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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1957

Page

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Senators Vote Minerals Subsidy Fund

The Senate approved keeping a 30 million dollar minerals subsidy in a supplemental bill by a 61 to 17 vote, setting up a new House battle over the issue. Western senators urged continuation to keep domestic tungsten mines open, while critics said stockpiles suffice and one tungsten official urged opposing the subsidy.

Washington Senate House Senate Appropriations Committee Sen. Williams Eisenhower Congress Sen Lausche Ohio Ohioan Allott R-Cole

Three Canadians Killed in Montana Crash Near Poplar

A truck-car collision east of Poplar Montana killed Donald Ardelan 50 his wife Sadie 41 and daughter Sharon 11 all Avanlea Saskatchewan. A second daughter Shirley 17 was in critical condition. Truck driver Joe Baker of Poplar was uninjured. Coroner Ly man Clayton announced an inquest for Wednesday. The state highway toll for 1957 rose to 68 with 1956 total of 73 at year end.

Poplar Mont Roosevelt County Lyman Clayton Donald Ardelan Sadie Sharon Avanlea Sask Canada Shirley Clayton Joe Baker Ardelan Baker Montana

Unprecedented Mission Begun by Kishi

Prime Minister Nobushe Kishi began a landmark goodwill tour to South Asian nations visiting Burma India Pakistan Ceylon Thailand and Nationalist China as independent equals. His aims include boosting Asia’s prominence and boosting Japan’s leverage with the United States and Asian partners.

Tokyo Nobushe Kishi Japan Burma India Pakistan Ceylon Thailand China Southeast Asia Kishi Hideki Tojo Asia United

Man Falls From Footbridge Into Big Hole River

Robert William Brasier Jr., 30, ranch operator 14 miles south of Butte, was swept from a cable suspension footbridge crossing the Big Hole River near the pump station at Divide. His body was recovered four hours later downstream, with 25 volunteers aiding in the search. Coroner Dr. Emmet J. Paulsen ordered no immediate inquest.

Robert William Brasier Jr Butte Big Hole Divide Mary Calcaterra George Salusso Silver Bow Emmet J. Paulsen

Pennsylvania Primary Voters Set to Cast Ballots Today

Pennsylvania faces light turnout with 8 883 polling places open 8 a m to 9 p m local time. No statewide contests but local officials for general election on Nov 5. Luzerne County features ex Governor John S Fine seeking a three way Republican bid for the Common Pleas Court judgeship.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Luzerne County John S. Fine Aluzerne County Common Pleas Court Fine

Haitian Turmoil Deepens as Army Chief Ousted

Port au Prince reports the ruling seven man council dismissed Army commander Brig. Gen. Leon Cantave and handed control to Col. Pierre Armand who led police. Cantave resisted using troops to seize rebel held St. Marc as turmoil grows amid political and economic strain.

Port AU Prince Haiti Leon Catave Pierre Armand Cantave St. Marc

U S Warships to Transmit Suez Canal Transit

The American Consulate said a group of U S warships will arrive in Suez Port Said on Wednesday en route to the Red Sea. They will be the first American ships to pass the canal since the British French invasion last November.

Suez Egypt U.S Suez Canal Red Sea

Tragedy Near Harlowton Claims Boy's Life

A two year old Cut Bank boy, John Henry Lanners, was killed when a car—carrying his parents and 12 year old Lenny Reed—left the road one mile north of Harlowton and overturned after plunging down a 12 foot embankment. The parents and Reed were hospitalized with non serious injuries. The Montana highway toll for 1957 reached 69, four fewer than last year at this date.

Harlowton Cut Bank John Henry Lanners John Lanners Lenny Reed Montana

Wolf Point Man Dies After Crash In Montana

A 32-year-old Wolf Point man Jan Willey died in a Wolf Point hospital after a crash 10 miles east of town. Willey, formerly from Jordan, was driving west when his car hit the left rear of an eastbound semi-trailer. He died about 15 minutes after arrival. The truck driver and Willey’s passenger were uninjured. An inquest is set for Tuesday. The 1957 Montana traffic death total rises to 65.

Wolf Point Jan Willey Jordan Roosevelt County Lyman Clayton Willey Clayton Montana

U N Urges Fresh Talks On Suez Controversy

France's Foreign Minister Christian Pineau urged the United Nations Security Council to resume negotiations with Egypt for a permanent Suez settlement. He criticized the canal's current operation as temporary and backed six principles agreed last October. The move followed debates over Israel’s potential test voyage and U S French tensions.

United Nations Christian Pineau France Security Council Egypt Suez Canal Council Pineau United States Britain Arkady A. Sobolev Suez Sobolev London Cmdr Allan Noble Israel House of Commons Moscow Pravda Middle East Jerusalem Foreign Ministry

Man Sleep Causes Car Wreck On Grade Crossing

Gene Boston, 54, dozed during a stall on a grade crossing of the Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines in Newtonville New Jersey. A fast freight train struck and demolished the car, though Boston escaped injury.

Newtonville N. J U.P Gene Boston Boston

Beck Ousted From AFL CIO Over Union Fund Misuse

AFL CIO Executive Council unanimously finds Dave Beck guilty of gross misuse of union funds and removes him as vice president and council member. Senate Rackets Committee cited more than 320000 in personal gains and Beck invoked the Fifth Amendment over 200 times. Beck fled the AFL CIO HQ basement to escape reporters as George Meany denounced the action.

Afl-Cio Executive Council Organized Labor Beck Afl-Cio Senate Sen. Mundt R-Sd Afl-Cio Council Aflcio

Tornado Kills 28 in Kansas City Suburbs

A twilight tornado struck the south edge of Kansas City causing at least 28 deaths and more than 200 injuries. Ruskin Heights and Hickman Mills in Missouri bore the worst damage including a shopping center, a high school, and a church. Rescue crews worked amid downed power lines and debris as emergency centers opened.

Kansas City Kansas Ruskin Heights Hickman Mills Missouri Presbyterian Church Martin City Weather Bureau

Eisenhower Drafts Radio Speech In Defense Of Foreign Aid

President Eisenhower drafted a radio TV address to defend a 3.88 billion dollar foreign aid program and will speak at 5 30 p m Tuesday. He may send Congress a message reiterating his case for a large mutual security investment.

Washington Eisenhower Congress James C. Hagerty Hagerty White House Defense Wilson Wilson

Montana Weather Highlights East and West Regions

East portion sees decreasing rain and snow with ending precipitation by Tuesday night and cooler conditions persisting into Wednesday. Highs around 45 to 50 Tuesday, 50 to 60 Wednesday, with lows near 35 to 40. West area remains mostly cloudy with intermittent rain ending Tuesday night and slightly warmer by Wednesday.

Montana

President Speaks At Red Cross Meet

Eisenhower told about 5,000 people at the Red Cross National Convention in Constitution Hall that the organization, like the nation, can face the future with confidence. He said the Red Cross can be sure of its destiny and meet any challenge ahead.

Washington Eisenhower American Red Cross Red Cross Constitution Hall

No personality linked to finger length says science

A science view contests the idea that long slim fingers reveal artistic personality while noting that a Want Act offers a simple way to secure desirable traits by dialing 5451.

Court Rejects DOJ Bid to Ban Alien Red Acts

The Supreme Court ruled the Justice Department lacks authority to ban Communist activity by an alien under six months of deportation orders. The decision affirmed a special three judge district court in the case of Mrs. Antonia Sentner of St. Louis. Justices Burton and Clark dissented.

Washington Supreme Court Justice Dept Federal District Court Antonia Sentner St. Louis Burton and Clark Congress Sentner

Eleven Teachers Appointed Here In Butte District

Trustees of School District No. 1 in Butte announced the appointment of eleven teachers, one nurse, five janitors and 12 janitresses at a 90 minute meeting. They also supported Mayor Donnelly's recreation board reorganization and rejected a bid advertising policy for repairs. Several teachers were added after resignations, military entries, or leaves, with five paid holidays included.

Butte William P. Donnelly City Recreation Board Robert Sparks George Haney Arthur Cohan McKinley Hollis Coon William O'Connor William Ambrosetti Leonard Deloughery Stephen Reardon Daniel Harrington Shirley Reynolds Robert Roberts Thomas O’brien James Fascincani William Barry Eastern Montana College of Education John Reinwand Boulder George MacDonald

Snow and flood warnings sweep Montana passes

The Weather Bureau warned of continued rain across Montana through Tuesday and a flood warning for the Jefferson River region. Snow fell at Lost Trail Pass and MacDonald Pass while motorists faced rock hazards and passable roads.

Helena Weather Bureau Montana Jefferson River Montana Automobile Assn Lost Trail Pass U. S. Highway 93 Idaho-Montana MacDonald Pass U. S Jefferson Three Forks Missouri River Sappington Twin Bridges Missouri Big Hole Beaverhead R. A. Dightman The

Two Men Struck By Car In City

Two men crossed Arizona Street from east to west when a car hit them about 10 10 p m One man Herman Hawke 66 of 112 East Broadway was hospitalized with a possible fracture Thomas Bradley of 112 East Broadway was treated and released Bill Kolman 26 of 104 South Gaylord was the driver and held for investigation He said sleet caused a blind spot and aided responders at the scene

Arizona Street Park Herman Hawke E. Broadway Community Memorial Hospital Thomas Bradley Bill Kolman S. Gaylord Kolman Bradley Hawke Arizona Park Street Asst Vern Maddock Willard McCallum Dave Seccomb

Rescue Effort Reaches Tahiti Nui Raft Crew

The Tahiti Nui raft, 14 by 40 feet, sails 900 miles off Chile as sharks circle during a Pacific storm. A Chilean frigate Baquedano speeds to evacuate four Frenchmen and a Chilean after a two day gale. Skipper Eric de Bisschop radioed for increased speed and expects to reach the raft Tuesday afternoon.

Santiago Chile Tahiti Nui Tahiti South America Baquedano Eric de Bisschop

Senators Reject Southern Move On Civil Rights

The Senate Judiciary Committee rejected a Southern push to strip key civil rights provisions from the administration bill. The six member majority included Sen. Kefauver and five Republicans, while Southern Democrats led by Sen. Eastland opposed by Ervin and allies. If the bill clears the House, a vote could come by month’s end. next on the panel’s agenda is the McClellan labor right to work amendment.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committee Kefauver D-Tenn Wiley Wis Watkins Utah Dirksen Butler Hruska Neb Sen Ervin D-Nc Eastland Miss McClellan Ark Johnston Justice Dept House Rules Committee House

Showdown Today in France Over Mollet Tax Plan

In Paris Premier Guy Mollet faces a National Assembly showdown on higher taxes to fund Algeria fighting. Independent Republicans led by Antoine Pinay and Roger Duchet hold the balance, with abstention risking Mollet's 34th confidence vote in 16 months.

Paris Guy Mollet National Assembly Algeria Mollet Antoine Pinay Roger Duchet

Syria says it paid in full for arms from Soviet Union

Defense Minister Khaled El Azm told a mass in Aleppo that Syria has paid in full for arms received from the Soviet Union and other sources. He denied any arms deals and dismissed Western propaganda framing Syria as linked to Communist states. The remarks followed a government central bank ceremony in Aleppo.

Damascus Khaled el Azm Syria Aleppo

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Senators Gene Kramer R. W. Brasier Jr Big Hole River White Miles Tuttle Robert W. Brasier JR By Larry Allen Robert Speers U.N Francis W. Carpenter Labor Dave Beck Jefferson River Region William S. Girard Ottawa-LaSalle Ill Girard Montana Weather Montana High Low Pep Billings DOJ Sun River Great Falls Sun Gibson Dam Augusta J. W. Davis
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