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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1954

Page

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McCarthy Accuses Adlai of Communist Attack Tactics

Milwaukee speech follows Miami clash over Stevenson and the Republican Party. McCarthy cites a "Communist Rule Book" and thirty-year treason claims against Democrats, while Stevenson counters that Republicans are divided. Telegrams decrying McCarthy arrive as he speaks at the Young Republican Club centennial dinner.

Thy R-Wis Adlai Stevenson Republican Party Democratic Party U. S Russia McCarthy Stevenson Miami Eisenhower Milwaukee County Young Republican Club Young Republican Club Manitowoc Democrat Party Chicago Republican National Committee

Bonn Parliament Approves Creation of Army

West Germany moved toward rearmament with a 500000 man force to join the European army. The Bundestag and Bundesrat approved constitutional amendments enabling rearmament and draft, subject to EDC ratification by all six nations. France and other allies wary of German arms remain unsettled.

Bonn Germany West Germany France Konrad Adenauer Bundesrat U. S Senate Bundestag Western Europe European Defense Community Europe Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Theodor Heuss Adenauer Foreign Affairs Committee French National Assembly

Sutton Murder Trial Set for March 29 in District Court

Donald Sutton, 26, is charged with murder in the Jan. 25 slaying of his 2 year old son Ronald. Trial before Judge T. E. Downey starts March 29 with jury selection at 10 a.m. He is held on $15,000 bond after pleading innocent. he was treated for a chest wound the same day. Ronald and sister Donna Lynn died of gunshots at the family home 236 Irvine St. Anita Sutton was wounded in the arm but recovered.

Donald Sutton Ronald T. E. Downey Sutton N. A. Rotering Community Memorial Hospital Ronald Sutton Donna Lynn Irvine St Anita Sutton St. James Hospital

Reports Increase in Idleness in 40 Major Areas

The Labor Department reports unemployment rising in March across 40 major labor market areas with most regions showing adverse employment conditions. A note of optimism cites slower declines in auto and machinery sectors. A separate bulletin notes a 12 500 drop in insured unemployment claims.

Washington Labor Department Department Bureau of Employment Security

Ridgway Praises Stevens in Military Battle

Gen. Matthew Ridgway lauded Secretary of the Army Stevens at the National Press Club calling him a high principled public official. The speech followed McCarthy led charges and countercharges as Senate probes open next week to settle the dispute. Stevens urged restraint noting it is deplorable for the Army to be a target of irresponsible criticism.

Washington Stevens Sen. McCarthy R-Wis Army Matthew B. Ridgway National Press Club Ridgway Rep. Short R-Mo House Armed Services Committee McCarthy Senate Investigations Subcommittee Charleston S. C Wisconsin

French Launch Heaviest Strikes of War

American civilian pilots airlift supplies to Dien Bien Phu as French defenses clash with Vietminh rebels. French bombers target trenches near the fortress while ground forces engage 200 yards from main barricades. siege enters critical phase with heavy artillery duels and attempts to disable the central air strip.

Hanoi U.S Dien Bien Phu Indochina

Banker Promises to Pay Depositors in Full After Return

Royall Reynolds, head of the Clio Merchants Exchange, returned after a 12 day disappearance and promised to repay at least 167000 dollars to depositors. A doctor said Reynolds took sleeping pills but survived with an antidote, and authorities noted only 81800 dollars officially on deposit in Atlanta. The town, lacking another bank, awaits action from the exchange and local officials.

CLIO Ala Royall Reynolds Reynolds Clio Merchants Exchange Exchange Sue Dan Easterling Atlanta Merchants Exchange

Distinctive work raises life expectancy, Westminster study suggests

A Westminster College survey of 10,000 people finds that those who stood out in their careers tended to live longer. The piece encourages landlords to fill vacancies with Want Ads and provides a contact number to place an ad.

Westminster College

Air Force C-110 Flying Boxcar Crash Kills 18

An Air Force C-110 Flying Boxcar crashed near Lothian Maryland killing 18 aboard. The Ardmore Oklahoma based craft from the 774th Troop Carrier Squadron took off from Bolling AFB for Mitchell Field after refueling. Fire and police reported bodies badly burned, some parachutes open, and debris scattered over a wide area. Marine and Navy personnel were among those aboard. An Air Force board is en route to determine cause.

Annapolis U.P Bolling Air Force Base Washington D.C Air Force Bolling Lothian James Redell Redell Ard More Okla Mitchell Field Long Island N.Y Force N. Y Oklahoma

Senate Finance Committee Cuts Excise Taxes Deeply

The Senate Finance Committee voted to slash excise taxes by about 962 million dollars, more than the House. The plan would abolish admission taxes on movie tickets under 60 cents and extend post Korea rates to raise about 1.077 billion for the next year. Administration officials privately worry over the deficit while Republicans push to block broader income tax cuts.

Washington Senate Finance Committee House Senate Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey Finance Committee Millikin R-Cole Treasury Eisenhower

Helena and Sidney Reach Finals in State Hoop Tourney

Helena's Bengals defend their title while Sidney's Eagles chase first crown at the Butte Civic Center. Capital City titlists coach Lloyd Skor and Toby Kangas' crew advanced to the final after semifinal wins before 7 000 fans Friday night. Final slated for 9 p m Saturday. Sidney edged Missoula 61 59.

Helena Bengals Sidney Eagles Butte Civic Center Montana Treasure State Lloyd Skor Capital Toby Kangas Missoula

Helena Dominates to Reach Finals in Northern Tilt

Helena, Northern Division champions, rolled to a 75-41 win over Park and advanced to Saturday night's final. Sidney edged Missoula 61-59 in a thrilling Northern semifinal, while Glendive ousted Kalispell 60-36 and Anaconda beat Glasgow 46-43 in consolation action. Saturday at 9:30 Missoula meets Anaconda, 11:00 Dawson faces Livingston, with the winners playing for the title at 7:30.

Glendive Kalispell Anaconda Glasgow Sidney Missoula Helena Livingston Park Dawson Rangers Eagles Spartans Civic Center Great Falls

Evening basketball lineup and title clash listed

Saturday schedule shows morning games starting at 9 30 with Missoula Anaconda and Livingston Glendive. Evening session begins 7 30 with semifinals for 3rd place and the title game between Sidney Helena.

Soviet denounces Turkey Pakistan pact as military bloc

Moscow releases a note to Turkey’s chargé d’affaires criticizing Turkey for negotiating a mutual security pact with Pakistan. The Soviet Foreign Ministry says the pact deepens NATO alignment and harms Soviet Turkish relations, warning of consequences for regional stability.

Moscow Soviet Union Turkey Pakistan Ankara Near Middle East Southeast Asia V. A. Zorin NATO U. S India United States Britain

Weekend Weather Outlook With Clouding and Light Precip

The forecast calls for cloudy conditions with occasional light rain or snow on Saturday. Temperatures drop slightly Saturday night with a low near 15 while highs reach upper 30s to 40s through Saturday and Sunday. Periods of colder north and warmer south areas show 38 to 48 degree highs. Friday’s temps range 12 to 38.

Divide

Congressmen Open Inquiry Into Hydrogen Blast Safety

A congressional probe into the Pacific hydrogen explosion begins with Rep. Cole stating the Atomic Energy Commission faces questions over safety steps and possible errors by the task force. Lawmakers Price and Van Zandt demand a full review of exposure to radiation by workers and nearby residents amid reports the blast surpassed expectations.

Washington Pacific Rep. Cole R-Ny Senate House Atomic Energy Committee Atomic Energy Commission AEC Cole Joint Congressional Committee Price D-Ill van Zandt R-Pa

Butte Couple Suffer Severe Injuries in Highway Crash

Eugene Sullivan and Frances Sullivan, residents of 728 West Quartz, sustained serious head injuries after their private car rear ended a lumber truck on the Butte Anaconda highway Friday night. Both were hospitalized at St James as X rays awaited. The accident, investigated by Highway Patrolman Al Boehme, involved a pre war Oldsmobile coupe traveling toward Butte. the truck carried a load of house lumber.

Butte-Anaconda Eugene Sullivan Frances

Russia offers concrete plan for atomic control

In Washington Secretary of State Dulles presented Soviet Ambassador Georgi N. Zarubin with a concrete plan to implement President Eisenhower's atoms for peace concept. The program outlines an international pool where nations contribute atomic materials and know-how for peaceful purposes, with further details to follow.

Washington Eisenhower Dulles Georgi N. Zarubin State Department

Bizzare Kidnap Attempt Ends With Teacher Shot In Portland

A kidnap bid in northwest Portland failed after a mother driver and a brave teacher were shot and wounded. The assailant, described as a six foot tall man with a black mustache, fled as police, sheriff deputies and Civil Air Patrol searched the area for clues. The boy target is George III Butch Brice, who turns nine next week, with his banker father among the city’s wealthiest. The intruder forced entry, searched the house, then drove toward the school fleeing from the scene.

Portland Ore George F. Brice Jr George III Butch Civil Air Patrol Hill Brice

Dulles Explains Ike’s Powers on Retaliation

Secretary of State Dulles told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that President Eisenhower has discretionary power to order instant retaliation after surprise attacks on NATO or Latin American allies. He said the President could act without Congress if such an attack showed a forerunner of a U S strike, as the committee reviewed the new look defense policy.

Washington Dulles Eisenhower North Atlantic Congress United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senate Mansfield Montana

New York Dock Strike Persists Amid Picketing Crackdown

In New York the city banned mass picketing on the strikebound waterfront to curb union warfare. About 1,000 AFL dockers reported for work, while 42 ships lay idle as the ILA pressed for immediate bargaining recognition. Police limited pickets to twenty per pier.

New York AFL International Longshoremen’s Assn Ind ILA New York City Francis W. Adams Ace M. Keeney AFL Longshoremen’s Assn

Reds Free 420 Japs Repatriated From Russia Camps

Four hundred twenty Japanese including nine women and five children were released and returned home Saturday from nine years in Russian prison and labor camps. They were the second group of repatriates the Soviets agreed to return after talks between Russian and Japanese Red Cross officials. The first group of 811 returned December 1. The repatriation ship Koan Maru carried them home.

Maizuru Japan Red Cross

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