14 Mar 1946
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1946
Page
1
The last Soviet unit exits Mukden after six months of occupation. An hour and a half later fierce fighting erupts in southern suburbs as central government troops and police defend positions. China says Soviet forces left three guards behind and authorities prepare to maintain order.
Hermann Goering testified at the international military tribunal describing his role in strengthening national socialism. He framed himself as a German patriot and loyal Adolf Hitler supporter, claiming to have aided Hitler’s 1933 rise to power and the later creation of concentration camps, while portraying opposition as eliminated. He linked Hitler’s seizure of power to events surrounding the 1933 putsch and Hindenburg’s death, pledging his own efforts in the Nazi ascent.
Bagdad Shriners outlined two major events at the March meeting. May 18 brings the annual spring ceremonial in Butte, and May 25 a joint ceremonial at Great Falls with Algeria temple of Helena and Al Bedoo of Billings. The Great Falls pageant will feature Al Bedoo and Helena bands, patrols, and a grand parade.
Law enforcement agencies pursued leads Wednesday for Anna R. Boyd 77 who vanished Feb 25 after paying taxes in Port Orchard Washington Her son John F Boyd confirmed she was last seen in Bremerton and the search continues across nearby communities.
The body of Cardinal John Joseph Glennon left Mullingar Ireland for St Louis aboard a Trans World Airways plane. He will be buried in St Louis Cathedral after a requiem mass. The journey includes stops at Shannon Gander and New York with a large crowd present at Mullingar.
William Lousen son of Mr and Mrs John Lousen 1014 West Platinum returned to New York aboard the S S General Howze after serving in Europe He was the sole Montanan reported for the day by the Associated Press
Mostly cloudy Thursday and Thursday evening with occasional snow flurries. Temperature steady with highs around 40 at the School of Mines and Airport. Montana forecast west of Divide partly cloudy with highs 40 to 45. east of Divide occasional rain tapering, winds easterly to northwest, highs 40 to 50.
Dutch and Indonesian leaders opened formal talks on Indonesian independence on March 13 in Batavia with an hour long session. A communique said only that a useful exchange of views occurred between Indonesian Premier Sjahrir and acting Gov. Gen. Van Mook, chaired by Sir Archibald Clark Kerr. The talks followed tense mood amid Dutch troop reinforcements and a new clash between British and Indonesian forces with a beleaguered supply column advancing toward Bandoeng. Casualties were reported as 10 killed and 59 wounded among Allied forces. Indonesian casualty figures were not available.
Preliminary plans for resuming a broad program at Butte’s Montana School of Mines were laid by the Associated Students. A new glee club intramural sports expansion of the Anderson Carlisle society and campus groups were discussed. Ralph Smith announced a music meeting and Prof explained the society’s link with the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers.
Premier Ahmed Qavam es Saltaneh publicly protested to Stalin over Soviet troops in Iran and urged withdrawal. Reports of Red Army movements to the northwest raise tensions as Britain and the United States press Moscow for explanations amid an Iranian parliamentary deadlock and no replies to notes.
Settlements reached in 113 day GM strike and 57 day GE dispute pave return of 275 000 workers to reconversion. Auto Workers win 184 cent hourly raise, 18 cent raise at GE for 100 000 employees. Agreements run two years and await union ratification.
Arlee resident Ed Lane, a Montana horse breeder for six decades, reflects on his first airplane trip saying he would not travel any other way now. He notes a horse can hold up pants but cannot reach destinations as fast as air travel.
Secretary of State Byrnes testified before the House military committee on a generally pessimistic view of global conditions while Secretary Patterson urged extending the draft. Eisenhower and Spaatz joined in detailing military posture and planning for a 1,070,000-strong force by July 1 1947, with debate over universal training and draft extension.
Spokane report says the Veterans Administration will soon announce a medical care plan allowing private physicians to treat thousands of World War II veterans in Washington. The Chronicle notes the arrangement aims to expand access to veteran health services statewide.
Soviet leader Stalin in Pravda accuses Winston Churchill of aiming for war with the USSR and of spreading lies in his Fulton Missouri address. He says Churchill seeks to prolong a 20 year treaty to cover anti Soviet aims and promotes a Hitlerite world dominance theory among English speaking peoples.
The Mutual Broadcasting system said Winston Churchill would discuss latest developments in connection with his Fulton address. He is to speak at an official New York dinner. Stalin in Moscow charged Churchill seeks a war with the USSR and accuses him of lying in the Fulton speech.
U.S. officials warned of a grave situation as Russia reportedly moved three combat columns into Iran and Moscow launched a new war of nerves in the Middle East. Reports placed Marshal Ivan Gagranian in Tab ris as tension rose over American troops in Egypt and Soviet aims near Turkey and Iraq.
Butte Red Cross directors report the 1946 drive may close by Saturday if employer envelopes are returned in the next days. Campaign leaders say returns from employers were slower than hoped and urge employers to urge employees to join and return lists to headquarters at the Chamber of Commerce.
Washington, March 13. The government will order higher margin payments for cotton futures trading to curb clothing price increases. Economic Stabilizer Chester Bowles directed the OPA to issue the order after cotton exchanges refused a voluntary margin increase proposal.
Butte Active Club donated 100 toward the 3500 street sign fund to mark business and residential intersections. The public committee praised the effort as a public-spirited move to modernize the city and guide other groups.
Secretary Vinson announced the site committee recommended Washington, D C as permanent World Bank site. The U S delegation backed the capital over England and Canada favoring New York. Italy seeks admission to the World Bank and IMF with U S support planned.
President Truman withdraws Edwin W. Pauley s nomination for undersecretary of the Navy after a Senate clash. Truman expresses faith in Pauley s integrity and notes the fight strengthened his view. Pauley requests withdrawal and receives praise from Senate committee chairman Walsh for patriotic action.
Spokane bakers say they will ignore President Truman's plan to cut bread weight by 10 percent arguing state law supersedes federal rules. Washington law imposes penalties up to $100 for selling bread not meeting standard weights.
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