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The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1961

Page

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Welfare Board Approves 90000 Grant to Silver Bow County

Helena AP The State Welfare Board approved a 90000 grant in aid for Silver Bow County after increasing the county’s request by 20000. Cascade County received 117000 while Mineral County got 3300. The board noted prior audits found irregular payments from state aid funds and cited a 970 expenditure for restroom facilities in a surplus commodity distribution building. The building rents for 100 a month and the program ends when the food stamp plan begins June 1. The state law forbids using county tax money or state funds for permanent improvements in buildings not owned by the county.

House State Welfare Board Fouse Cascade County

Freedom Riders vow to press on despite riots

Undeterred by race riots disrupting their schedule, freedom riders said they would continue challenging bus station segregation in the South. Spokesmen announced plans to sue in federal courts and in state courts in Alabama. Attorney General Kennedy offered unspecified steps if the riders proceed to New Orleans.

Montgomery Ala South Alabama Washington Robert F. Kennedy New Orleans Kennedy

Union attorney blames state board over Galen labor stand

Wade J. Dahood representing the Independent Employees Union at the State Sanitarium in Galen blames the State Board of Examiners for refusing to recognize the union for nearly a year. He cites inaction on a proposed contract for about 50 maids and orderlies, and accuses Democrats Murray and Anderson of discrimination in favor of AFL-CIO. Dahood says the board’s silence is a slight to Montana workers and questions external pressure from the Montana AFL-CIO.

State Board of Examiners Galen Wade J. Dahood Anaconda Independent Employes Union Dahood Donald G. Nutter Frank Murray Forrest H. Anderson Nutter J. Hugo Aronson Board of Examiners Capitol Burl E. Hatfield Murray Anderson Afl-Cio U.ac.2 Montana Montana Afl-Cio

FBI Chief Harry Maynor to Leave Butte for New Orleans

Harry G. Maynor, longtime FBI special agent in charge of the Montana Idaho division, will depart June 1 to head the New Orleans bureau. W Wade Bromwell will assume Butte duties. Maynor, a Golconda Illinois native, has served since 1980 and held posts in Phoenix Seattle Buffalo Richmond San Diego Denver and Detroit. He and Mrs. Maynor have one son who is father to two girls.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Harry G. Maynor Montana-Idaho New Orleans W. Wade Bromwell Butte Maynor Bromwell Golconda Illinois College Jacksonville National University Washington D. C FBI National Headquarters FBI Phoenix Ariz Seattle Buffalo N.Y Richmond San Diego Denver Detroit

County tax setup under study by Montana AG office

Silver Bow County faces solvency concerns from mishandling of tax delinquent property sold at private auctions. State Examiner Albert E. Leuthold urged an AG investigation, meeting proposed with county officials to address irregularities and preserve the tax structure.

Helena Silver Bow County Attorney General Albert E. Leuthold Leuthold Forrest Anderson Anderson State Examiner Alfred Coate

Nutter to Speak In Butte Tonight

Gov. Donald G. Nutter will address a joint meeting at Montana School of Mines at 8 p m. with the Montana Society of Engineers and the Anderson Carlisle Society, the student chapter of the American Institute of Mining Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers.

Donald G. Nutter Montana School of Mines Montana Society of Engineers Anderson-Carlisle Society American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers

Comedienne Joan Davis Dies from Heart Attack at 48

Palm Springs California AP comedian Joan Davis 48 died after a heart attack at 3 am in a Palm Springs hospital. She collapsed Monday at her desert home with her mother Nina Davis and a Catholic priest present. Davis rose to fame as the trouble-prone wife on I Married Joan and had a 35 year career in stage film and television. She recalled early stage nerves at age six and a shift from straight to comic performance after an initial audience reaction.

Palm Springs Calif Joan Davis Desert Nina Davis Jim Backus Joan Miss Davis

John Sutherland 97 Dillon Pioneer Dies

Dillon Montana loses longtime resident John W. Sutherland 97 a pioneer since 1882 He died at his son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs Sheldon E Davis home in Dillon His life spanned wood hauling freighting and ranch work beginning in Birch Creek He married Idonia Rosanna Haining in 1890 and voted in 18 presidential elections since 1884 Last rites scheduled for Thursday

John Sutherland Dillon Area Dillon Montana John W. Sutherland Sheldon E. Davis Mr. Sutherland Gettysburg Woodstock Ont Jim Billy McKay Ogden Butte Bell Colorado Birch Creek Sutherland Everett E. Paxson Edgar Paxson James Blaine Ton Apex Bob" Reynolds Benny Reynolds Idonia Rosanna Haining Argenta

Butte Minister Pleads Guilty To Disturbance

The Rev. Robert Kutz of the Bible Presbyterian Church of Butte pleaded guilty in police court to causing a disturbance. Judge John Seton took sentencing under advisement. Complaining witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilcox who testified Kutz kicked a child, bruised Mrs. Wilcox’s arm, and scuffled with Wilcox.

Robert Kutz Bible Presbyterian Church of Butte John Seton Harold Wilcox Missouri Kutz Wilcox Casey

World War II grenade kills five in the Philippines

Five people were killed when a Japanese World War II grenade exploded in Bacong Philippines. Victim Sabi no Yupo, reportedly using the grenade as a hammer to make a family altar at his home, died in the incident.

Manila Bacog The Philippines News Service Sabino Yupo

One Man Killed Two Hurt in Logan Crash

A two-vehicle collision on U S Highway 10 near Logan in Gallatin County left Robert James Schimetz 23 Belgrade dead and two others injured. Anthony Schimetz 29 Belgrade and Mrs H Treichler 81 Fromberg sustained injuries, with Treichler later noted to have a broken arm. Police attributed the crash to skid entry into the left traffic lane on dry pavement. The incident marked the Montana year’s 86th traffic fatality, up 29 from last year’s total through May 24.

LOGAN Gallatin County Robert James Schimetz Belgrade Anthony Lewis Schimetz Bozeman H. Treichler Fromberg Margaret Marion Treichler Ted Stollfuss Three Forks Max E. Makoff Treichler Stollfuss Schimetz Montana

Life sentence bars Inverness man from city saloons

James MacFarlane, 36, was barred for life from entering any saloon in Inverness under Scotland's Habitual Inebriates Act after pleading guilty to drunkenness and admitting three previous convictions. Magistrate John MacAulay warned saloon keepers they could lose licenses for serving him.

Inverness Scotland James MacFarlane John MacAulay MacFarlane

Central High School Graduation at Columbia Gardens

John C. Sheehy a Billings attorney will deliver the commencement address to 66 graduates at Columbia Gardens. Exercises begin at 8 p.m. The Rt. Rev. D. P. Meade of Missoula will present special awards to be given during the graduation exercises.

John C. Sheehy Billings Columbia Gardens Boys Central High School D. P. Meade Missoula Helena

Move to Drop Requested Hike Is Denied

Montana Power Co faces a hearing on higher natural gas rates with three economy affecting announcements. MP seeks a 3,699,000 annual increase and 24.9 percent daily rise for an average user while negotiating higher charges with industrial clients and planning a 15 million dollar borrow for construction. Great Falls Gas protested the charges as unfair, and PSC denied the dismissal request.

Tom Maddox Helena Montana Power Co Flathead Valley Montana Great Falls Gas Co Montana Public Service Commission Great Falls Gas Frank Way Public Service Commission Montana Power

Junta Leaders Veto End to South Korean Mutiny Effort

In Seoul the South Korean Supreme Military Council vetoed an agreement to restore 7000 troops to their pre coup posts. U N Command head General Magruder pressed for prompt return while Pak Chung hi held parts of the deal invalid. The United States questioned civilian rule plans and civil rights protections amid funding aims.

Gene Kramer Seoul South Korea United Nations Command U.S Carter B. Magruder Magruder U.N Pak Chunghi Supreme Military Council U.N. Command Mili Pak United States Asia

Weather Report for Montana East and West Regions

Montana east region expects variable clouds with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers through Wednesday night, then fair through Thursday. cooler west portion on Wednesday. Highs 65 to 80, lows 35 to 50, Thursday highs 65 to 75. Montana west region mostly partly cloudy with isolated thundershowers Thursday. cooler with highs 62 to 72, lows 35 to 40. The table notes maximums reflect temperatures.

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