Soviet reject U S plea to influence end of Korea war
In Moscow on June 28 29 the Soviet government rejected a U S bid to use Moscow influence to end the Korean conflict The foreign ministry said the events in Korea were provoked by South Korean forces and that foreign powers must not interfere In its reply to U S Ambassador Alan G Kirk Andrei Gromyko argued that the United Nations Security Council cannot act with Red China excluded and the Soviet Union would not participate in meetings whose decisions lack legal force The note recalled the Lake Success Security Council session and accused the United States of threatening peace by pressing for action against North Korea.
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Soviet Union
Moscow
United States
Alan G. Kirk
Foreign Office
Kirk
Andrei A. Gromyko
Moscow Radio
Korea
United Nations
South Korea
Gromyko
United Nations Security Council
Lake Success
Ussr
Egypt
Trygve Lie
Europe
Netherlands
Philippines
India
Indi
Measure Slashing Excise Taxes Passed by House
The House approved a bill cutting excise taxes by 1.01 billion dollars annually and raising large corporation levies by 433 million, in a 375 to 14 vote. It advances to the Senate amid wartime pressures, with dates possible as September or October.
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Washington
House
Senate
Truman
American Labor Party
GOP
Martin
Massachusetts
Butte to Host Long Holiday Celebration Beginning July First
Butte prepares for an extended Fourth of July event combined with its first Homecoming week. The July 1 to 9 celebration draws visitors from nearby cities and former residents nationwide. Registration desks open at the Chamber of Commerce and local hotels to help visitors reconnect with friends in Montana’s Magicland. Mayor Morgan lauds committees and urges support to ensure a memorable, yearly festival. Rodeo activities at the Leo J. Cremer World Championship venue run July 3 to 8, with the Liebrand Brothers carnival opening July 3 and continuing through July 6 to 8. The event calendar promises a bustling, gala atmosphere across the city.
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Butte
Treasure State
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Montana Power Company
Leggat, Finlen
Grand
Montana
Magicland
Thomas R. Morgan
South Side Businessmen, Inc
Senate to Vote Today on Arms Aid Measure
The Senate prepared to vote on a 1.2225 billion dollar arms aid bill for non-Communist nations including South Korea with passage likely. Leaders announced a schedule to act quickly amid a world crisis, after amending objections raised by Senator Taft and outlining payment terms for excess equipment.
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Bill
Washington
Lucas
Illinois
Taft
Ohio
Truman
South America
School Repairs Contracts Let
Contracts for more than 27000 in summer repairs in Butte schools were awarded by trustees of school district No. 1. M. D. O'Connell and son won the largest general repair bids. other line items included painting, plumbing, electrical, and printing contracts with local firms favored for out of town bidders.
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Butte
M. D. O'Connell and Son
Cleveland Vocational School
Lester Brown
Cleveland
Ellis Paint
Murphy Plumbing and Heating Company
LeSage’s
Sundberg Plumbing and Electric
Justees
Utte
Hollywood Figures Convicted of Contempt of Congress
Eight Hollywood figures refused to state if they were Communists and were convicted. Six jailed immediately, two ill awaiting sentencing. Contempt citations also moved against three atomic scientists David Bohm Giovanni Rossi Lomanitz Irving Fox and Daily Worker official Philip Bart for refusals to talk.
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Washington
Congress
House UN- American Activities Committee
Philip Bart
The
Daily Worker
David Bohm
Giovanni Rossi Lomanitz
Irving Davis Fox
Herbert Biberman
Edward Dmytryk
Samuel Ornitz
Adrian Scott
Hollywood
Supreme Court
Dalton Trumbo
John Howard Lawson
Ashland
Butte Weather Outlook Expects Warmth and Showers
Weather forecast for Butte and surrounding areas calls for continued fair and warmer conditions with afternoon thundershowers on Friday. Friday highs near 85 with Friday morning lows around 48, while School of Mines and Airport readings show highs near 80 and lows in the 40s. West of Divide expects partly cloudy skies with scattered afternoon showers and little temperature change, while East of Divide sees partly cloudy skies with widely scattered thundershowers and highs near 80 to 90.
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Divide
Montana Highway Board awards 12 road contracts
Montana's highway commission awarded 12 road and bridge contracts totaling 1,435,462 dollars on June 29. Several bids were rejected as too high, with four jobs awaiting new bids by August 4, and one contract pending federal approval.
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Helena
Montana
Highway Commission
Federal Public Roads Bureau
Okeh
McKinnon-Decker
O'Neil
Havre
Babb-Piegan Road
Glacier County
Stanley H. Arkwright
Billings
Saco East Road
Valley County
L. W. Lockwood
Glasgow
F and S. Butte
Philipsburg
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Hamilton-Stevensville
O'Connel
Columbia Falls
Manicke
Kalispell
Pablo-Kalispell Road
Flathead County
L. R. Woodard
Missoula
Bonner-Ovando
Kiely
Butte
Elk Park
Silver Bow
Jefferson
Drummond- Helmville
Powell County
Northwest Engineering
Rapid City
S. D
Webster-Baker Road
Fallon County
Peter Kiewit
Sheridan
Wyo
Havre-Canada Road
Hill County
Stanford-Geyser
Judith Basin
Federal Bureau
Nilson-Smith
Great Falls
Kevin
East
Toole County
No Break Viewed in Rail Strike
The Associated Press reports the railroad strike continued with no early settlement. Peace offers were made to 1,900 AFL bakers in Los Angeles and 3,000 dairy workers in western Pennsylvania. The National Mediation Board in Chicago seeks to end a 4,000 AFL switchmen strike and avert a possible nationwide walkout after July 15. The unions demand a 40 hour week with 48 hours pay. a presidential fact finding board proposed 40 hours but 18 cents more per hour.
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Pennsylvania
National (Railway) Mediation Board
Chicago
AFL
Truman says South Korea will be saved as free nation
President Truman told a news conference the United States is not at war but supports the United Nations in a police action in Korea. He called the invaders a band of bandits and said American ground troops and atomic use were not discussed. The plan relies on UN aid and the new Far East policy aims to preserve Korea’s independence with American support.
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Free World
Senate Appropriations Committee
Europe
South Korea
Truman
Washington
United States
United Nations
Far Pacific
Republic of Korea
North Korea
Mr. Truman
Tokyo
Priday
Japan
Republic
Han River
Seoul
Senate turns down Sumner Pike for Atomic Board
The Senate atomic energy committee voted 5 to 4 to oppose confirming Sumner T. Pike to a four year term as acting chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. President Truman criticized the vote and urged another look and vote. The adverse recommendation now goes to the Senate for final action.
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Washington
Senate Atomic Energy Committee
Sumner T. Pike
Atomic Energy Commission
Truman
Pike
AEC
Senate
Red China Threatens to Attack Formosa
In Hong Kong on June 29 the Communist Foreign Minister Chou En-lai warned on radio that the Chinese would fight to liberate Formosa from American influence. He urged peace-loving people to unite against the perceived aggression in the Far East.
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Hong Kong
U.P
Formosa
Truman
United States
Chou En-lai
Peking Radio
Chou
Far East
Senate approves 70 group Air Force measure for planning
The Senate approved a bill authorizing a 70 group Air Force as a planning basis, not funding. Senator Chapman said it establishes a basis for planning with no immediate appropriation, and the measure moves to the House. it also sets manpower limits for Army and Air Force units.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Chapman
D-Ky
House
Army
Korean War Front Shifts As North K tanks cross Han River
North Korean tanks crossed the Han river toward Suwon after ferrying from Sobinggo, driving west to a road toward the South Korean capital area. South Korean troops and U S forces fought to block the advance as MacArthur signals stabilized lines and renewed air and naval actions.
UN backs military aid to Korea despite Russian protest
The United Nations moved to arm forces in South Korea after Russian objections were set aside in a pigeon hole. India announced support for the Security Council decision, with Egypt to decide Friday, as nations pledge broad backing from Australia to the Philippines and the Netherlands. The council prepares a Friday session to assess the Korea crisis.
MacArthur Ends War Front Trip Near Seoul
Gen. MacArthur returned from a bold flight to the Korean front where a North Korean fighter attempted an attack on his unarmed transport. At Suwon near Seoul several Russian-made planes struck the air field, damaging two transports and wounding Pfc. Thomas Merante. A U.S. fighter shot down one intruder as MacArthur pressed on to the front and later observed more unidentified planes on the return.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Bataan
Suwon
Seoul
Thomas Merante
Hudson
N. Y
United States
Han River
Butte Sees Record Heat With Forecasted 85 Degrees
Butte faces the hottest day of the year with temperatures rising about five degrees above 80 recorded at the School of Mines and the airport on Thursday. If 85 is reached, shade will be scarce and possible afternoon thundershowers could bring brief relief for residents of the mining city.
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School of Mines
Airport
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