Plane Crash Kills At Least 13 On Prairie Field
Witnesses describe a crash that sent the aircraft plunging from 500 to 1000 feet into a prairie near Chicago. Among the victims were crew and passengers. three bodies were found near the wreckage and initial reports cited a burning wreckage and a powerful explosion. Hospital officials confirmed fatalities and reported others brought in with serious injuries.
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Prentiss
Chicago Lawn
Plang
Chicago
Davie Heck
Holy Cross Hospital
Holy Gross Hospital
Army Reports Four Policemen in Korea Are Killed
The U S Army reports four Korean policemen killed or wounded and two missing in South Korea as part of a series of outbreaks. The incidents, linked to groups seeking to disrupt United Nations elections, began February and continued through March.
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Army
Korea
Seoul
U.S
South Korea
Amesipatt
United Nations
Connassion
Grand Jury Convenes in Great Falls
A federal grand jury convened in Great Falls on March 10 for several days to consider possible indictments. Jurors include John B. Tanst and Franklin A. Lamb of Billings as U S district attorney and assistant, Emmeth Angle and Window Peart as assistants, H. H. Walker of Billin as clerk. An aside notes high altitude aviation with 18 000 feet without oxygen.
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Great Falls
Griard Futore Impandedd
John B. Tanst
Billings
U.S
Pranklin A. Lamb
U. S. Mtloriary
Emmeth Angle
Window Peart
Bulle
Usiskant Atorneys
H. H. Walker
Belin
Bos District
Helena Retired Merchant Malena Dies at 83
Malena Arnold, a longtime Helena merchant and resident for over six decades, died suddenly on Tuesday afternoon likely due to a heart attack at his home. Born May 2, 1864 in Germany, he emigrated at age 40, built a shoe business, and retired in Jimsey. He belonged to the German Tathewan church and was a long time Eagles lodge member. Survived by Emma, his widow, and numerous siblings and in laws. His body lies at Herrmann and Yoomnosiaay funeral home.
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Malena
March
Louia Arnuld
Helena
Germany
Avnet
United States
Helene
Arnold Shoe Company
Acre
Wuytil
Jimsey
Hansen and Roberts
Tathewan Church
Wis P
Eagles Lodge
Woodmer
Emma
Wid
Walley Redd
Fink Newton
Will Open Bids Today on Water Projects
Relena report states two state water conservation projects funded by postwar reserve funds will have bids opened Thursday. The state board of examiners will award contracts for a pumping plant and canal works along the Yellowstone River near Hygham and a Musselshell river project across Musselshell and Rosebud counties.
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Relena
Alate Board of Exatmninera
Yellowstone River
Hygham
Musselshell River
Musselshell and
Rosebud Coltlies
Montana Wool Production Slips From 1946 Peak
Montana produced 17 317 000 pounds of wool in 1947 ranking second in the Western states with Wyoming leading at 21 616 000 pounds. Montana sheep shorn totaled 1 403 060, average weight 9.1 pounds, price 45 cents per pound. US wool output was 310 008 000 pounds, lowest since 1925.
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Helena
Maect
Montana
Burreau of Agricultural Economics
Wernestay
Montanas
United States
Rail Shipments in State Drop
Helena reports Montana rail shipments dropped 480 cars in January versus the 1947 period, with January total at 27,658 cars. Coal led declines with 940 cars down from 1,432, while four and mill stuffs and several commodities also fell. gains appeared in oats barley flax wheat ore and related products.
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Helena
Mopstana
Increased Highway Damage Seen in Helena
Snow and freezing spells delayed Montana's spring road surface breakup which began during thawing. Engineers warn sudden warmer days may trigger more cracking this spring as water under the pavement freezes and thaws, causing big miles of damage under heavy traffic. State engineers and plow crews are acting to reduce damage on highways during breakup season.
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Helena
Montana
St Patrick Dinner at Drummond Hosts Local Dinner
Drummond on March 1 hosts the annual St Patrick dinner in the cellar basement starting at 1 o clock Saturday night. Sponsored by the Indies of the Jewer valley, the menu features a baked ham dish. Local ladies invite residents to share hospitality and the first social of spring.
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Drummond Drummond
Drummond
Jewer Valley
Blaze damages Broadus Dairy facility and equipment
Fire destroyed one building and halted a milk shipment at the River Bend dairy. Owner Warren Stiles estimated damage near the bulk housing and processing plant, with tanks and machinery affected though the barn and stock were saved.
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Broadus
Marely
River Bend
Warren Stiles
Sit.oue
Atles
Montana Kidnapping Case Removal Hearing Planned
Salt Lake City reports authorities plan a removal hearing within days for William Willis Williams, alias William Williams, a suspect in the kidnapping of James Wilbur Osbourne Jr. of Glendive Montana. Osbourne was abducted and taken to Graceville, Minnesota, by two men. federal agents say the hearing will be held before United States Commissioner EB Garneth after he failed to post a 10000 dollar bond.
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Salt Lake City
Williout
Montaa
Williomt
James Wilbur Osbourne, Jr
Glendive
Moni
J. Osbourne
Graceville
Imiun
Bwe
United States
M. Garneth
Mail Service Urged for Montana Route Upgrade
GREAT FALLS March 10 Sen Jules Seton faces boosting a Montana mail route from the horse and buggy era. The postal affairs committee aims to establish overnight service between Helena and Livingston via Butte and Bozeman. An Intermountain Gas route operates between here and Butte, and Greyhound agreed to carry the route segments if a USPS franchise is granted.
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Great Falls
Jules N. Seton
R-Mont
Montana
McClare
Chamber of Commerce Postal Affairs Committee
Shutttan
Falla
Livingston
Butte
Boseman
Intermountain
Here
Greyhound
Puitte
United States Postal Department
Linde Plans New Oxygen Plant At Billings Mont
Linde Air Products Co a unit of Union Carbide plans an oxygen filling station and synthetic gas plant at Billings Montana about 2 miles from the city on land leased from the Northwestern Improvement Co near a Northern Pacific rail line. The facility will supply Linde oxygen and related gases to local industries and expand the companys operations in the region.
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REW
York
Maren
Billings
Mont
Aro
Linde Ate Products Co
Union Carbide and Carbon Corp
Northwestern Improvement Gow
Northern Pacific Rail Ton
Suit Filed Over Coffee Offer
Helena reports a district court action filed by Florence Thre against Nash Finch company seeking 6000 for 1847 license fees tied to card premiums. The suit alleges the firm distributed many thousands of cards to Lewis and Clare county lookholders granting recipients the right to buy coffee below market price.
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Helena
Trensuer Florence Thre
Nash Finch Company
Lewis and
Clare County
al- Yegidiy
Butte Freedom Train tale inspires rededication week
A local committee in Butte discussed the national Freedom Train tour titled The Shrine on Wheels. The program runs 14 months with 127 documents and six flags, aiming to educate on American liberty. The train visits Missoula, Butte, Helena, Great Falls, and Billings, with a $1,750 Butte quota and a $1.2 million financing goal. The event coincides with Rededication Week and includes publications from the American Heritage Foundation.
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One American Heritage Foundation
Sayner Buttaman
Thomas D'Arecy Brophy
Buble
Lincoln
Aerd Jodi
Iwo Jima
Butte
Mr. Crane
Crewe
Ben
O'Leary
Crane
Erth
American Heritage Fondation
American Heritage Foundation
Montana
Missoula
Helena
Apel
Great Falls
Billings
Press
Radie
Cormutes
Fntal
Upn
Ttl
Mrs. Anna Weaver Is Laid to Rest
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Anna Weaver, longtime Anaconda resident, at St. Mark Episcopal Church with Rev. Stanley Welsh officiating. Burial followed at HL cemetery, with many friends from Anaconda and nearby towns in attendance.
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Anaconda
Maroh
Anna Weaver
Monta
Longetine Anaconda
St. Mark Episcopal Church
Stanley Welsh
Kendrick Chapel
Melva Luxton
Iloirna
Bulle
Comin
Intermienh
Tra le
W. Sparrow
J. B van al- Atyng
Rey Brandt
John J. Verwysre
Arabs Opened Attack Near Jerusalem Village Neve Yaneov
Police said Arabs launched an attack Wednesday on the Jewish village of Neve Yaneov north of Jerusalem on the Ramallah road. The village lies between Jerusalem and Kalandiya and is held by Haganah. Details of the battle are not known here.
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Neve Yaneov
Derusalem
Ramakint Raad
Nablus
Payer Bey al Kaukil
Kalanciya
Haganah
Mentholatum Ad Teases Comforting Camphor Teacup
An old stylized paste reads of Mentholatum easing a coughing child with relief from chest discomfort. The fragment evokes a promotional tone, naming Mentholatum products and a comforting, minty camphor scent in a whimsical teacup image.
J Solomon Is Taken by Death in Anaconda
Anaconda March 10 Sara phin James Solomon electrician died at St Ant hospital after long illness. Born Franca November 16 177 he moved to Anaconda in 1900. Member St Paul church charter member of electrical workers and employed by street railway. Survived by wife, eight grandchildren, multiple in laws and relatives. Body at P J Finnegan funeral home awaiting arrangements.
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Saraphin James Solomon
Ai Bt
Ant Hospital
Franca
St. Paul Church
The
Electrical Workers
Aire Solomon
J. J. Kolesat
Butte
Fagard Kastellis
Livingston
E. J. Solomon
Cut Bank
Jon Solomon
DeSoto
Joe Solomon
J. P. Solomon
Oklahoma
Jon Coursey
Spokane
Peter Coursey
Fred Coursey
San Pedro
Callf
Gagnon
Call
P. J
P. J. Finnegan Funeral Home
Ater
Final Rites Held for N J Miller in Anaconda
Final services were held for Nathan Jesse Miller a longtime foreman at Anaconda Copper Mining Company Parks in Anaconda district. The mass at St Paul Catholic Church was celebrated by Rev Father Bermnard Sullivan with responses sung by the church choir. Members of the Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers and the Moose lodge attended in a body with pallbearers A Lemmon William Ferguson John Delue Herbert Wolfe Horace Garrity and William Z Gannon.
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Nathan Jesse Miller
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Parks
Finnegan
St. Paul Catholic Church
Bermmard Sullivan
Sons and Daughters of
Montana Ploncers
Moone Lodge
A. Lemmon
William Ferguson
John Delue
Herbert Wolfe
Horace Garrity
William Z. Gannon
Plan to Ask Money for VA Office in Kalispell
Montana congressional delegation plans to seek funding to continue a Veterans Administration office in Kalispell and other Montana cities. State VW commander John Bonner reported that legislation was planned, with the Kalispell office and others targeted for action in March.
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Montpith
Veteran’ Administration
VPW
John Bonner
Helena
Kallepell
Montana
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