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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1954

Page

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Defense Chief to Discuss Philippine Pact

U S Defense Secretary Charles E Wilson arrived in Manila for two days of talks on implementing the U S Philippines mutual defense pact. President Magsaysay seeks U S views on defense of the islands and a firm commitment in the event of a Communist attack.

Manila U. S Charles E. Wilson United States Japan Korea Okinawa Formosa Philippines Indochina U. S. 13Th Air Force Clark Field Philippine Manila Bay Southeast Asia

Senator Smathers Urges Readiness for Total War

Senator Smathers warned at the Florida American Legion convention that the nation must prepare for total war, oppose troop deployment to Indochina, and strengthen readiness with universal military training, bolstered Air Force funding, faster stockpiling, and a united anti Soviet Allies stance. He urged stronger measures against Communists and closer Latin American alliances.

ST. Petersburg Fla America Sen. Smathers D-Fla American Legion Department of Smathers Latin America Russia Indochina

Survey shows little new on McCarthy letters across papers

The Associated Press surveys fifty-nine papers on reader letters about Army McCarthy hearings. Results split with 25 pro McCarthy, 19 anti, 17 about even. sentiment often mirrors editorial stance. Wisconsin and New York outlets show varying local biases and counts.

Joseph R. McCarthy Des Moines Iowa McCarthy Minneapolis Washington Associated Press Wisconsin Milwaukee Journal New York Daily News The New York Post

McCarthy Hearings Resume After Breather

Senators Potter and Jackson urged full testimony by McCarthy and Roy M. Cohn as the Army McCarthy dispute resumes telecast hearings. They suggested Army principals Hensel and Carr may be dropped if McCarthy and Cohn testify, while Stevens is set to testify on Army sole responsibility for the charges.

Washington Potter R-Mich Jackson D Wash Senate Investigations Subcommittee Hensel Carr McCarthy Cohn Army Secretary of the Army Stevens Pvt. G. David Schine Schine Wisconsin Eisenhower Atty. Gen. Brownell Sherman Adams White House Henry Cabot Lodge Jr U. S United Nations

Who Is This Joe?

Chicago reports an 81 year old ex-convict from 1897 era prison who recently reentered society. He expresses confusion at women wearing pants and asks about the figure McCarthy, noting many have discussed the question since his release.

Chicago U.P Lyman William Hall

NAACP launches campaign to end school segregation

The NAACP unveiled a new strategy at a Sunday Atlanta session, directing branches in 18 states with mandatory segregation to petition local school boards and offer help to end racial separation in public schools. Walter White criticized Govs. Talmadge and Byrnes and praised the Supreme Court ruling as a rebirth of faith in democracy.

Atlanta National Association For Advancement of Colored People NAACP Walter White Herman Talmadge Georia James F. Byrnes South Carolina Sen Richard Russell D-Ga Supreme Court White High Court Asia Indochina Geneva Wisconsin Texas United States

PTA defers desegregation role to Southern chapters

The National Congress of Parents and Teachers said it will be up to each state PTA in the South to decide how to help public schools transition from racial segregation to integration. In a policy statement issued before the national PTA convention, the board of managers urged members to study and pursue effective means toward integrated education for all children. About 3,000 delegates representing 8,822,694 PTA members are expected for the convention opening in Atlantic City.

Atlantic City N. J National Congress of Parents and Teachers PTA

Soviet Culture Attacks Gone With the Wind as Racist Propaganda

A Moscow newspaper, Soviet Culture, calls Gone With the Wind a conspiracy to incite race hate in Wall Street backed by anti Negro propaganda. It cites the film’s premiere in Atlanta and claims Hollywood released 30 racist films this year accusing minorities of fueling racial tensions. It also targets Hondo Pinky Home of the Brave Lost Boundaries and Fu Manchu series as propaganda aimed at maintaining white supremacy.

Moscow Wall Street Ministry of Culture Soviet Culture GWTW Atlanta Georgia United States Hollywood America Pinky Fu Manchu

Baby sitter hatches bird with electric light in tin

In Beverly Hills Mary Ann Varga 27 caring for Bruce 9 and Elsie 5 discovered a bird egg in the yard. She rigged an incubator using a cookie tin and a small electric bulb. A chick hatched on Saturday, likely a meadowlark, and is fed with mashed potatoes and egg yolk every eight minutes.

Beverly Hills Calif Mary Ann Varga Bruce Elsie Morris Kahin Miss Varga

Speeding Citation Fails to Slow Auto Kills Four

In Carpinteria California three soldiers and an oil driller died when their car, after a speeding stop, careened from the highway into a creek bed. The deceased were Pvts Robert Lee Jump Glen dora and Cleveland Ohio Milton Forester Richard Joseph Bevan Wilmington California all from Fort Ord and Carl Marvin Nicely Coalinga California 26. Bevan had been cited for speeding two hours earlier, with Nicely allegedly driving at the time.

Carpinteria Calif U.P Robert Lee Jump Glendora Cleveland Ohio Milton Forester Richard Joseph Bevan Wilmington Fort Ord Carl Marvin Nicely Coalinga Nicely Bevan

Saar Dispute Heads Toward Settlement

Bonn declares fundamental obstacles removed and says an agreement in principle with France on Saar fate opens the way for high level talks. Paris denies a settlement but Bonn insists progress is made in the French German quarrel over the coal and steel basin.

Bonn Germany Saar France West Germany Paris

Murray Quilines Tactics Needed to Beat Commies

Anaconda speech by Sen. James F. Murray at the 50th anniversary Montana Knights of Columbus and Anaconda Knights of Columbus convention outlines a threefold strategy against communism. He urges security laws, executive enforcement, and a united effort by workers and professionals to reduce strife and uphold rights.

Murray Anaconda James F. Murray Montana Sen. Murray United States

Charlie the Killer Excites Cops in San Francisco

Ruth Grossman alerted Los Angeles police about a call claiming the killer Charlie Case. Special agents traced the call to Room 312 at the Mark Hopkins Hotel where a man named Kays confessed making the call and explained the nickname. He said residents in Eureka California call him the killer because he owns a termite company. Inspector William Stanton released him after the explanation.

San Francisco Los Angeles Charlie Case Mark Hopkins Hotel William Stanton Kays Case Ruth Grossman Beverly Hills Eureka Calif Charlie Kays Eureka Termite Exterminator Co Stanton

Knights to End Conclave Today

ANACONDA The Knights of Columbus Golden Jubilee state convention in the Smelter City ends at noon Monday after officers for the coming year are chosen. Sunday afternoon initiation of new members and a banquet in the evening closed a three day conclave that began Saturday. Dougherty served as banquet toastmaster with General convention chair Jack White aided by Michael Sullivan Ed Roache William Shea Tony Joy Roney Kohler F J Despins Clarence McLean P J Keenan R F McCarvel Rev Emmett Lowney Mrs Maxine McCarvel and Mrs Ann McLean.

R. F. Me- Carvel Mr. Dougherty Emmett Lowney Maxine Me- Carvel Ann McLean

Secretary Stevens Ends Visit in State

Livingston Montana aide says Army Secretary Robert T. Stevens left Montana Sunday evening for Washington. He spent time on his ranch and spoke briefly to the Montana Stockgrowers Association, of which he is a member. He is expected to be called to the stand in the Army McCarthy hearings on Monday.

Livingston U.P Army Robert T. Stevens Montana Washington Stevens Montana Stockgrowers Assn

Peace Council to Open 6 Day East Berlin Conference

The Communist World Peace Council will begin a six day conference in East Berlin on Monday to discuss banning atomic weapons and measures to safeguard peace. The Soviet delegation will include author Ilya Ehrenburg and composer Dmitri Shostakovich with more than 20 countries expected to attend including Britain Argentina France and Japan.

Berlin U.P World Peace Council East Berlin Council Ilya Ehrenburg Dimitri Shostakovitch Britain Argentina France Japan

Britain weighs united action in Indochina crisis

London sources say Prime Minister Churchill will convene a cabinet session to review Britain’s position in the Southeast Asia crisis. Eden will return to Geneva with full government backing, while preparing for a possible failure of peace talks and urgent action if needed.

London Churchill Indochina Geneva Britain Far East Anthony Eden Eden Marquess Salisbury Chequers Southeast Asia

Hanoi Is Jittery As Reds Boast Of Hanoi Occupation

French Union forces tightened defenses around Hanoi as American supplied warplanes increased strikes on Communist led insurgents advancing on the city. A Red promise to occupy Hanoi Sunday proved to be propaganda in a nerve war.

Hanoi U.P Siem Pang Pnom Penh Cambodia Dien Bien Phu Red River Red Vo Nguyess Red Army Paris Delta Paul Ely

Butte Montana Weather Summary Card

Weather forecast for Butte and Montana indicates a warmer, partly cloudy pattern Monday through Tuesday with highs around 70 and a low near 42. Period temperatures from Saturday midnight to Sunday 5 30 pm show a max 64 and min 31 with varying cloudiness east and west of the Divide.

Divide Montana Max Billings Belgrade Broadus Tr Butte Cut Bank Dillon Aene Drummond Glasgow Great Falls Havre Helena

Weather table summary for weekend highs and cloudiness

The weather forecast notes mild highs 65 to 75 with increasing cloudiness. Temperatures rise modestly into Monday night then remain steady Tuesday with mostly party cloudy skies. The table shows maximums for 12 hours and minimums for 18 hours ending at 5 30 p.m. Sunday.

Albertan Chosen to Lead Activians

Dave Cunningham of Calgary is elected governor elect of District Five Active International and Bob Petersen of Butte as lieutenant governor elect. The two will be installed next month at the International convention in Calgary. The district luncheon highlighted the public speaking contest judged by Gordon Irving of Calgary with speakers including Graham Barker of Edmonton and Walter Malachowski of Butte.

Dave Cunningham Calgary Alta Active International Bob Petersen Butte Calgary Lloyd’s Cafe Gordon Irving Graham Barker Edmonton Walter Malachowski John A. Nosstrom Emmanuel Lutheran Church John Hill Charles Lee Andy Andrews Gene Bolstad Butte Active Club Stanley Gronfein Gronfein Mary McLaughlin

Heat Wave Deepens in New Delhi as Temperatures Soar

New Delhi endured a blistering heat wave Sunday with temperatures above 110 degrees for the fifth straight day. The official reading hit 111.4 degrees, only surpassed by Thursday’s 112 as the weather forecaster warned of further worsening conditions.

New Delhi India

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Joe Joe McCarthy Susan Gay Morrow Lancaster Susan Ralph Morrow Sam Hill Fellow McCarthy Edison Gregory Widerberg DeKalb, Ill Willard Widerberg DeKalb Charlie United Indochina Red China Louis Guilbert Activians
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