Three Fatal Workplace Accidents Across U S Cities
In Jacksonville a seven story courthouse elevator collapsed killing five workers and injuring twelve. In Tacoma four men died in a blast at the Olin Mathieson Chemical plant while another dozen were hurt. In Detroit a Ford Rouge Plant explosion fatally injured one inspector and sent twenty five to hospitals with serious injuries.
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Duval County
Bob Barsh
Union
George Edward Leach
Dewey Wood
Glen D. Idol
Jack Monroe Thomasson
Dave Atmore
Duval Medical Center
St. Luke's Hospital
Baptist Hospital
Tacoma
Wash
Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp
Buddy Coon
Robert D. Schultz
Richard Nelson
James Capps
Pierce County
Earl A. Olson
Frederickson
Olson
Detroit
Ford Motor Co
Rouge
John Goodwin
Spring Arrives With Fair Mild Weather In Butte
Butte forecasts mark the first day of spring with fair and mild conditions. The season arrives at 2:17 p.m. with a expected high near 55 and a low around 30. Wednesday is described as warmer than Tuesday’s cold spell and sunny skies dominated, with a high of 50 and morning low of 19.
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Butte
Increase in Gas Rate Upheld By Supreme Court
The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld gas rate increases granted to Montana Power Co. by the Railroad and Public Service Commission. The ruling stems from a 1955 decision by Judge C. B. Elwell, with a dissent by Justice Bottomly. Estimated annual increase is about $910,000, roughly 8 cents more per day for the average user.
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Helena
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Havre
Lewis and Clark
James T. Harrison
Albert H. Angstman
Wesley Castles
R. V. Bottomly
Hugh R. Adair
District Court
High Court
High Schoolers Testify to Congress on Juvenile Delinquency
Washington hearing features George Mason School and George School students offering adolescent perspectives on family discipline, independence, and youth restlessness. Exchange student Annette Rossing cites materialism. witnesses urge balanced parenting and clear guidance.
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Edmond Lebreton Washington
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House
George Mason High School
Falls Church
George School
Bucks County
Elizabeth Ross
U.S. Children’s Bureau
Annette Rossing
Berlin- Dahlem
Germany
the George School
Annette
America
Federal Reserve study questions standby credit controls
The Federal Reserve Board staff reported on installment buying and its role in booms and recessions. The 5 volume 1619 page study says a 1929 32 style credit crash is unlikely today but warns against possible drastic liquidity episodes. It does not decide on standby powers but notes installment debt at 31 percent of GDP is among less stable credits.
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Dying Policeman Kills Assailant in Leavenworth
In Leavenworth a patrolman and a suspect, Charles Mobury, both died in a gunfight after Mobury allegedly rammed a police car and aimed a pistol at Officer Charles Pierce. Mobury had been involved in a trespassing complaint.
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Kani
A. C. Mistler
Charles Mobury
Richard Coldren
Coldren
Mobury
Mistler
John F. Sailler
Charles Pierce
Factory Workers Ordered to Join Britain Strike
Union leaders directed 2 million factory workers to start phased strike action by April 6 to paralyze manufacturing. Seventy shipyards idle and 200,000 workers already on walkout threaten severe chaos since 1926. Prime Minister Macmillan heads to Bermuda for talks with Eisenhower on Middle East and other issues.
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London
Britain
Harold Macmillan
Eisenhower
Bermuda
Middle East
Hoffa Indicted on Conspiracy to Influence Senate Inquiry
A federal grand jury indicted James R. Hoffa and Miami lawyer Hyman Fischbach for conspiring to influence and obstruct the Senate committee inquiry into Teamsters vice and corruption. Hoffa, a Teamsters vice president, was arrested by the FBI, with testimony alleging Cheasty was to be hired to tip Hoffa and Beck’s status cited by investigators. The case includes three counts against Hoffa and Fischbach. they deny the charges.
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Washington
James R
Jimmy) Hoffa
Teamsters Union
Senate
Hoffa
FBI
McClellan
D-Ark
Justice Dept
Grand Jury
Hyman I. Fischbach
Miami
U. S. Dist
Richmond B. Reech
Fischbach
Beck
John Dye Cheasty
New York
Committee
Cheasty
Senate probes grill Brewster over union funds
Senate investigators presented evidence that Frank W. Brewster, a Teamsters Union official, diverted union cash to personal ventures including a home, a racetrack stable, and tailor made suits. Witnesses cited possible misappropriation as the committee pressed for repayment and continued hearings.
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Washington
Senate
Frank W. Brewster
Teamsters
Victor Chemical Plant Closed By Work Stoppage
The Victor Chemical Works plant at Silver Bow was closed Tuesday by a plant-wide work stoppage that began Monday afternoon around 4 30 o clock. Negotiations had been ongoing between management and General Laborers Union No 163. A spokesman called the stoppage plant wide.
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Victor Chemical Works
Silver Bow
General Laborers Union No. 163
Ben Gurion Signals Israel Will Press Gulf of Aqaba Move
Israel hints it will march on Egypt if Nasser blocks the Gulf of Aqaba passage. Ben Gurion urged UN backing and cited Eisenhower letter as support, warning of a black day for global conscience if action is needed. Eban pressed for tougher US policy in a State Department meeting.
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Eisenhower
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Golda Meir
Washington
Abba Eban
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Christian A. Herter
Band Director Schiesser Seeks Relinquishment of Butte High Post
Longtime Butte High School band director H. J. Schiesser has asked to be relieved from his post after 18 years and aims to become district music supervisor. Board chair Charles Nugent outlined the request after a closed session with Schiesser and his wife. The district negotiates with the teachers union on salaries as a future meeting is planned.
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Butte High
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Butte
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Butte Teachers Union
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Education Committee
Roderick Lewis
Emerson School
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Forsyth Boy Feared Lost After Yellowstone River Fall
Eight year old Lynn Crawley, son of City Engineer George Crawley, vanished Monday afternoon after reportedly falling through river ice near Montana Highway 6. Authorities staged a Tuesday search using a patrol plane as ice breakup reduced recovery chances.
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George Crawley
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Montana Highway 6
Rosebud County
Want Ads Help Find Lost Lawn Mower in Kentucky
A Liberty Kentucky woman failed to locate her lawnmower after posting a Lost ad in Casey County News. Days later she placed a For Sale ad to clear lumber behind her home and the mower was found with the lumber moved. The notice ends with the 5451 result.
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Casey County
Two Missing Butte Boys Reported Seen in California
Two Butte youths aged 16 and 15 reported missing since Saturday arrived in San Francisco Monday night and are believed headed south. Gordon Lingley and Charles Davis, sons of Gordon Lingley and L P Davis, may be bound for San Jose or Fillmore, last seen at 12:30 am Sunday riding in a 1955 Buick with California plates.
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San Francisco
Gordon Lingley
Oregon
Charles Davis
L. P. Davis
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Lingleys
San Jose
Davis
Fillmore
Calif
California
Townsend Area Rancher Ed Marsh Killed in Auto Crash
Sheriff reports Ed Marsh a Townsend area rancher about 83 died after his 1929 30 model car left a country road near Townsend and Canyon Ferry overturned six times in a borrow pit. He died en route to a Townsend hospital. Relatives sought in Helena as Montana records show the 27th highway fatality of the year.
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Jack Foster
Ed March
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Borrow
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Avalanche Gulch
Helena
Montana
Montana Weather Outlook Mixed Clouds and Showers
Montana forecast split by region. East reaches 50 to 60 with mild winds and fair conditions. North west sees cooler 40s. southeast 60 to 65. Western Montana remains mild with increasing clouds and light mountain showers.
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Divide
Egypt outlines tolls for ships to Suez Canal access
Egypt told diplomatic missions and the United Nations that tolls must be paid in advance to the Suez Canal Authority or agents. The canal is set to reopen next month while Egypt reaffirms the 1888 Constantinople Convention guaranteeing access but maintains a ban on Israeli shipping. The memorandum says Egypt seeks peaceful, prosperous canal use and cooperation with the international community. Israel is urged to challenge the ban at the World Court if it wishes.
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Vote canvass set tonight by city aldermen
Butte officials announce a canvass of Tuesday's primary results. The city council will meet, form a canvassing board, and issue certificates of nomination to winners. The general election is April 1 with mayor, treasurer, police judge and 16 aldermen to be chosen. The new administration starts the first Monday in May.
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Butte
Beryl Wilson
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