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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1956
Page
6
Washington presents findings from the National Academy of Sciences on cows in Britain and England grazing on grass contaminated with radioactive elements from atomic tests in Nevada. The academy says current danger is not imminent but highlights potential public health questions.
A Senate clash over Yugoslav aid centered on 90 day cut‑off and presidential discretion after Tito’s Moscow visit. Bridges urged ending aid unless national security and independence from Soviet control are shown, while Humphrey and others warned against undermining policy. Critics say continued aid could reflect a broader stance against Tito.
Gov. Shivers warned the 1936 nominating rule was abrogated but doubted a restoration this year. He refused to name a presidential favorite, saying he would not back a StevensonJohnson ticket, while Johnson is Texas' favored son for president. Johnson leads the loyalist faction with Rayburn, drawing Republicans including Langlie, Pyle, and RNC staff to the Press Club luncheon. Shivers mocked moderates as temporary and warned the middle road risks getting run over. He urged states' rights and condemned the Supreme Court on school desegregation as unconstitutional per the 10th Amendment.
Denver based report notes George H. Allan, Colorado Internal Revenue director, describing a federal agent helping a slow taxpayer with a form. When asked occupation the man says tavern operator and when queried about joint filing answers no in reference to a “first-class tavern.”
In Nogales Arizona at the Little Red Schoolhouse on Patagonia Road State Rep Robert Hathaway spoke at graduation exercises. The sole graduate was Glenn Hathaway, the speaker’s nephew.
President Eisenhower maintains confidence in Defense Secretary Wilson amid Senate Air Force funding clash. Wilson plans to testify with Joint Chiefs of Staff as Hagerty reports no resignation talks. Senate approves near one billion extra for Air Force in defense bill while White House monitors Ike’s hospital progress and distant meetings.
Berkeley, Calif. two air policemen abducted stock broker Charles Russell Rose at his Tunnel Road home. Rose escaped when a police roadblock halted the getaway car. Airman Curran, 26, surrendered after ordering police away. partner Riley, 19, fled into nearby woods. Curran and Riley were gun instructors at Parks AFB Alameda.
A six man six woman jury returned a verdict for plaintiff William A. Ridgeway in 183000 damages against Cahill Mooney Construction Co and Montana Power Co. The case stemmed from an Aug 14 1952 explosion that damaged Ridgeway's ice cream parlor and injured him.
The earliest dictionaries emerged in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia to interpret signs and meanings. They served as reference aids for understanding symbols, hieroglyphs, and cuneiform signs in daily life and administration.
Leach's petrels feed as far as 100 miles offshore off Maine and never land except to nest. They avoid the mainland because their burrows are vulnerable to predators.
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