Senate urged to speed up its work
Republican leaders pressed the Senate to act on President Eisenhower's legislative program to hit a July 31 adjournment deadline. Sen. Knowland said committee action should be expedited, while Sen. Ferguson planned a long-range schedule of priority bills. They rejected claims the McCarthy issue slowed bills and defended the administration’s agenda ahead of November elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Eisenhower
Sen. McCarthy
Rwis
Sen
Knowland
California
GOP
Sen. Ferguson
Michigan
Republican Policy Committee
Ferguson
Senate Policy Committee
McCarthy
Army
Congress
Stephen A. Mitchell
Gary
Ind
Butte Jubilee to Draw Record Throng This Summer
Butte plans a diamond jubilee from June 17 to July 5 followed by the Wildest Show on Earth rodeo July 7 to 10 to attract visitors nationwide. Celebration coordinator Sam R White leads committees with Mayor Tim J Sullivan as general chairman as inquiries rise at the Chamber of Commerce. The 75th anniversary of Butte’s incorporation in 1879 is marked with services, a Jubilee queen coronation, and civic center events planned amid possible changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
United States
Sam R. White
Tim J. Sullivan
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Montana Territorial
White
Mining
Civic
Soviet Protests Pakistan Turkey Pact Over Bases
Moscow condemns Pakistan Turkey mutual aid agreement and the allocation of Pakistani bases to American forces. Diplomats say the move harms Soviet Pakistan relations and holds Pakistan responsible. The United States pledges aid to Pakistan, while Turkey remains allied with NATO against Communist powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Pakistan
Turkey
United States
Soviet Union
NATO
Budget Chief Dodge Exits Post to Return to Banking
Joseph M. Dodge, first Eisenhower budget director, resigns effective April 15 to resume banking duties in Detroit. At 63, he notes plans to leave after the 1955 budget, with Eisenhower praising his invaluable service and competence in handling fiscal and management challenges. White House cites no successor. Rowland R. Hughes serves as deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph M. Dodge
Eisenhower
Detroit
Dodge
Joe
Sen. Ferguson
R-Mich
Ferguson
White House
Budget Bureau
Rowland R. Hughes
National City Bank of New York
James C. Hagerty
Detroit Bank
Weapons of mass destruction and radiological warfare described
A Washington overview notes military science developing a selective arsenal capable of killing multitudes fast or slowly. It explains the H and A bombs attract attention, while a so called C bomb would spread radiological agents via a high‑power explosive, expanding the reach of nuclear weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific Island
United States
Notre Dame names Jefferson Caffery Laetare Medal laureate
Jefferson Caffery U S Ambassador to Egypt was named Saturday night by the University of Notre Dame as the 1954 Laetare Medal recipient. The award honors an outstanding American Catholic layman and has been given annually since 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Jefferson Caffery
U. S
Egypt
University of Notre Dame
Mining City Red Cross Drive Reaches 91 Percent of Goal
The Saturday Red Cross appeal in Mining City reports 91.4 percent of the $20 395 county goal raised through mail donations, local calls, and JRC volunteers from Butte High School. Drive Chairman Emmett Buckley and treasurer E H Mester thank contributors and note four days remain to top the target with community support emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mining City Red Cross
Red Cross
Butte
Drive
Emmett Buckley
Butte High
Buckley
Butte Motor
Butte Water Co
Burr’s Department Store
Gamer Shoe Store
Helmo Tire Co
F. B. Price Co
Joseph Thomas Dry Goods
American Legion Auxiliary
Bruce’s
Famos Grocery
Colonial Cake Shop
Frank and Johnston U.S. Tire Co
Rudy Endresse
M. Gordon
Hydrogen Blast Set for April
Washington reports a new hydrogen explosion test planned for April despite concerns of delays. Representative Van Zandt will travel to Bikini April 16 26 to observe hydrogen weapons tests as weather or caution could shift dates. A second blast was slated for April 22 and expected to surpass the first, estimated at 12 to 14 million tons of TNT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific
van Zandt
R-Pa
Senate
House Atomic Energy Committee
Bikini
Three Die in Fire in Port Hardy Canada
Three persons died in a rooming house fire in Port Hardy on Saturday. The victims were Alex Beaudoin about 70 and Mr and Mrs Helge Forsberg both about 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Hardy
B. C
Vancouver Island
Alex Beaudoin
Helge Forsberg
Voters to Ballot on Silver Bow School Issues Next Saturday
Registered voters in Silver Bow School District No. 1 will vote Saturday April 3 from noon to 8 PM in 32 precincts. Ballots include two proposed tax levies, four site options for a new junior high, and a trustee election from two slates. Taxpayers may vote on levies and site and trustees. non taxpayers vote only on site and trustees. Incumbent trustee Newell Evans is named among candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Silver Bow
Newell Evans
Senator Murray Praises Butte Sportsmen at Barbecue
Senator James E. Murray spoke at the Rocky Mountain Sportsmen Assn barbecue at Butte High School praising sportsmen for conserving forests and wildlife. He noted rising outdoor recreation demand and thanked award recipients A. A. O’Claire, Val Dietz, and W. B. Frame while crowds from Helena and Livingston attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Murray
Rocky Mountain Sportsmen’s Assn
Butte High School
Rod and Reef
Frank Murray
Supreme Court
A. A. O’claire
Val Dietz
Rocky Mountain Club
W. B. Frame
Rocky Mountain
Frame
Boys Central Tumblers
Helena
Livingston
Cassie Toresdahl
Livingston Conservation Club
Tim J. Sullivan
Sen. Murray
Soviet Ambassador Out. Popov Replaced by Mikhailov in Poland
Moscow Radio reports Georgi Popov is removed as Soviet ambassador to Poland. Nikolai Mikhailov is named to replace him. Popov, a former Moscow mayor, led the city government through much of World War II and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Georgi Michailovich Popov
Poland
Moscow
Nikolai Alexandrovich Mikhailov
Popov
Warsaw Post
No High Crime in McCarthy Row Says Mundt
Sen Mundt said there is no high crime against the government in the McCarthy versus Army officials dispute. He has taken over as Senate Investigations Subcommittee chair and warned televised hearings may be delayed due to lack of a special counsel. Mundt noted no side alleges coercion or blackmail despite feverish coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sen
Mundt
R-Sd
McCarthy
R-Wis
Army
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Alger Hiss
Food Lifts Men More Than Women Says Study
A study shows good food gives men a greater lift than women. In contrast Want Ads offer equal lift for selling anything, including furs firearms tools and tableware. An ad-writer can help at dial 5451. a local advertiser sold two identical children's chests for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dial 5451
French Push Back Reds Near Fortress
French troops backed by tanks attacked Vietminh forces near the Dien Bien Phu fortress as ground fighting tightened within 600 feet of the red circle. The French said 42 Vietminh were killed while fox holes and trenches were destroyed. French air power continued to hit supply lines as plans for 25 additional U S B 26 bombers were welcomed. General Navarre urged Giap to stop mercy flights to evacuate wounded and offered Red Cross supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanoi
Indochina
Dien Bien Phu
Northwest
Indochina Plains
Haiphong
Henri Navarre
Vo Nhuyen Giap
Navarre
Giap
Red Cross
Butte High Junior Chosen Head of Key Club District
Butte High School junior Gary Garza was elected governor of the Montana District of Key Club International at the three day Montana District Convention. Also elected were Bob Hetrick as secretary Bob Loveridge treasurer Paul McCormick Mike Bouchart Robin Robins Bill Palmer and John Lawson as lieutenant governors. The event closed with a banquet in the Silver Ballroom Hotel Finlen speaker Orvin Flare and toastmaster Steve Frankino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Gatza
Butte
Montana
Key Club International
Key Club
United States
Canada
Kiwanis International
Garza
Bob Hetrick
Glasgow
Bob Loveridge
Dillon
Paul McCormick
Billings
Mike Bouchard
Missoula
Robin Robins
Glendive
Montana officials meet on grain storage in Helena
State and federal farm leaders gather in Helena on April 6 7 to discuss Montana grain storage and resealing as a remedy. Frank M Cleland notes storage loans and commodity credits help farmers balance marketing and raise prices while Gov Aronson and other officials attend the sessions in the House Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Helena
Montana
Frank M. Cleland
Mdédatana Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Commission
Cleland
ASC
J. Hugo Aronson
A. H. Kruse
Walter C. Berger
Washington, D.C
Leo Kolstad
Berger
Measure Would Give Attorney General Wiretapping Powers
A compromise measure to grant the attorney general sweeping wiretap authority in suspected spy cases moves to House consideration next week. It would also allow orders in kidnapping cases with court approval under the Lindbergh Law, and claims final authority in national security matters. Democratic opposition expected. some lawmakers warn of abuse without judicial checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Attorney General
House Judiciary Committee
Rep
Rogers
D-Cole
Judiary Committee
Brownell
Congress
Judiciary Committee
Halleck
Ind
House Judiciary
Barkley to Run Again for Seat in Senate
Former Vice President Alben W. Barkley announced he will seek to reclaim his U S Senate seat in Kentucky. The 76 year old said he is entering the race this year due to urgent requests from Kentucky voters and noted his long career as a Democrat. He previously retired from public life after leaving the Senate in 1948 to become vice president with Truman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah
Alben W. Barkley
United States Senate
Barkley
Kentucky
Senate
Truman
GOP Eager to Get Out Farm Vote
Republican leaders from 14 states avoided the McCarthy issue and urged a farm program that can be sold to voters. The Midwest and Rocky Mountain State Chairmen's Association said boosting the farm vote could win this year’s congressional elections, though they did not specify a farm policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Congress
Midwest
Rocky Mountain
Assn
Weekend weather outlook with snow and cold
Snow and very cold conditions prevail Sunday with snow ending Sunday night. Monday remains partly cloudy and cold. Weekend temperatures range from a high near 39 F to a low around 28 F with much colder air pushing into central and south regions and lingering snow in the mountains. Northerly winds ease later, with drifting snow in the west and south portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divide
Icy Montana Highways Close to Hazards and Delays
Snow and ice blanketed eastern Montana with low visibility on key routes. U S 2 from Browning to East Glacier warned against travel. U S 89 north of Browning closed. chains required on Browning to West Glacier and MacDonald Pass. Elk Park Flats visibility poor. buses late to Helena. Northwest Airlines flights delayed. an Army DC-3 narrowly avoided an accident near Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Idaho
Montana Highway Department
Continental Divide
Highway Department
U.S. 2
Browning
East Glacier
U.S. 89
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Great Falls
Weather Bureau
Billings
Four Persons Rescued Alive After Stevens Pass Avalanche
Four people were caught in an avalanche atop Stevens Pass ski area at mid day Saturday and were rescued alive. They suffered shock but no names were released. The slide occurred near the summit and the highway remained open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Wash
Stevens Pass
State Highway Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russia
James Valentine
Portland
Ore
Valentine
George Brice III
The
Junior Red Cross
Cecil Bailey
TV Tower
Seattle
Air Force
Carl Bailey
Veterans’ Hospital
Tacoma
Senator Murray
McCarthy Row
Montana Ax
Pep Billings
Belgrade
Broadus Reeneeeareaeterers
Butte A
Cut Bank
Drummondeaeeeeaees
Glasgow Seees
Havre
Helena Seaseepaneetenareens
Kalispell Paenaeneneeaneenes
Lewistown
Miles City
West Yellowstone Whit Asebrinaineinss
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!