28 Mar 1960
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1960
Page
1
A 17-month-old Butte girl Elizabeth George was killed Sunday afternoon when struck by a hit-and-run car near Iowa and Casey. The autopsy showed a strike rather than being run over and an inquest was expected.
Montana east area expects mainly cloudy skies with showers or scattered snow in mountains and scattered showers elsewhere. Monday highs 40 to 50 northeast and 50 to 65 west and south. Tuesday 35 to 45 northeast and 45 to 60 west and south. Monday night lows 25 to 40. Montana west area will be cloudy with showers or occasional snow in mountains and scattered showers at lower elevations. highs both days 45 to 60, Monday night lows 25 to 40. The table notes maximums reflect 12 hours and minimums 18 hours ending 5 p.m. Sunday.
Edward T. Shea a World War II veteran and Butte post 1448 employee was elected post commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Lorraine Michalsky was elected auxiliary president succeeding Rita Manley. Joint installation set for April 9 at 8 p.m. at the VFW Hall with dinner and dancing. other officers include John L. Leary Arvid Bence Carl B. Skoog Howard Neier and Jack Saurbourne.
Fidel and Raul Castro addressed about 50 000 workers at Camp Libertad calling out North American interests for alleged economic exploitation. They warned the people to mobilize a million militiamen on May Day and vowed to defend Cuba against any U S organized aggression.
Studies show that working before marriage tends to make women better wives especially if they worked in professional or business offices. Families know it works and many use the Standard Post Classified to sell articles. Dial 5451 to start your ad.
Fragmentary listing shows a tool named CRAFTSMAN 4 inch Jogver or Jogger with model or price data 690 and 708. Likely an appliance or power tool advertisement clipped from a 20th century catalog page. No clear owner or organization identified.
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan met aides at the British Embassy in Washington to urge Eisenhower toward a nuclear test ban. The leaders will hold a private Camp David summit starting Monday and may discuss Khrushchev’s Paris talks and Moscow’s offer with Stassen and Gardner weighing chances for a pact.
A district court jury of eight women and four men will hear judge Sid G Stewart instructions and final arguments as Jean Sorenson faces a first degree murder charge in the gunshot death of Ted Record, 42, last June 30. Sorenson admits the shooting and cites self defense against a knife attack. The state declines the death penalty and Sorenson remains free on a $15,000 bond. Deliberations are expected Monday afternoon.
Vice President Diosdado Macapagal of the Philippines arrives in Rome for the first leg of a Europe trip. He is scheduled to visit key cities and meet officials during the tour.
Alderman Len Vainio chairing the library committee asked residents on Sunday night not to return overdue books to the public library until further notice.
A three story brick and masonry building at 104 W Broadway housing the Butte Free Public Library and American Legion Hall was heavily damaged by fire and water. The city owned structure is deemed a total loss with estimated damages around 75000 dollars and extensive interior soaking. Police and volunteers saved priceless books and records though some were lost or damaged. Firefighters responded after alarm at 3 40 a m from station 17 W Quartz, suspecting the blaze started on the third floor balcony area.
Silver Bow Post No. 1 commander Max Nardoni ignored the blaze at 106 W Broadway to enter the burning Legion Hall after the alarm at 3 40 a m. He climbed a firemen's ladder and retrieved about $100 in Legion cash left inside.
The Butte Public Library was constructed in 1892 93 by a special city committee during the administrations of Mayors Lee Mantle and E O Dugan. Inspired by Charles X Larabie the project benefited from a book fund that grew from 10 000 to over 22 000 enabling the library’s founding and growth.
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