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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1959

Page

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Dulles Death Triggers Global Expressions of Regret

Washington AP reports John Foster Dulles 71 died of cancer. Tributes flowed worldwide from Pope John XIII, Queen Elizabeth II, and Soviet officials despite past tensions. Gromyko attends funeral planning while Western ministers adjust Geneva talks and recess.

Washington Stars and Stripes John Foser Dulles Pope John XIII Dulles Queen Elizabeth II of England Andrei Gromyko

FBI Withdraws From South's Lynching Case

The Justice Department pulled out of the Mack Charles Parker lynching case after a month long FBI probe found no federal law violation. Atty. Gen. Rogers sent FBI material to Mississippi authorities with offer of future federal help. Gov. Coleman said a comprehensive FBI report would be shown to the Pearl River grand jury in November and kept secret until then. Parker, 23, a Black truck driver, was dragged from a jail cell in Poplarville before his April 25 trial for rape. the hooded mob left him bleeding as he screamed.

Washington Justice Department Mack Charles Parker FBI Atty William P. Rogers Mississippi J. P. Coleman Coleman Poplarville Pearl River Grand Jury TBI Rogers Parker Pearl River County Miss

Montana Weather Outlook for East and West Regions

Montana east and west forecast mostly cloudy with showers Tuesday and Wednesday. East highs 40 to 60, lows 30 to 40. west highs 45 to 55, lows 30 to 40. Frost possible Tuesday night, cooler southeast, table notes 12 hour maximums and 18 hour minimums to 5 p.m. Monday.

Montana

Five youths drown after overloaded boat sinks on Lake St. Clair

In Mount Clemens Michigan five youths died when their 16 foot outboard overloaded boat swamped in 3-4 feet of water near Strawberry Island on Lake St. Clair after dark. Three girls survived clinging to the overturned craft through a frigid all night ordeal and were hospitalized in stable condition.

Mount Clemens Mich UPI Lake St. Clair Club Island Michigan Strawberry Island

Graduation Rites Tonight for GCHS 89 Lehigh Class

The Rt. Rev. Dennis P. Meade will present diplomas at the Butte Civic Center to 89 members of the 1959 Girls Central High School graduation class. U S District Judge W D Murray will deliver the commencement address. The ceremony includes an academic procession and an honor guard from the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.

Dennis P. Meade Missoula Helena Butte Civic Center Butte Girls Central High School U.S W. D. Murray Old Central High School Knights of Columbus Civic Center James P. O’shea St. Joseph Church James P. Gannon

Missing 84-year-old Harriet Skillen at Kent County Old People’s Home

Harriet Skillen, 84, has been missing for eight days from the Kent County Old People's Home in Chislehurt. Matron Josephine Wilson downplays worry, saying Skillen often leaves to hitchhike and is not timid, a real Cockney who knows all the answers.

Chislehurst England Harriet Skillen Kent County Josephine Wilson

Faubus Face in Little Rock School Board Recall

In Little Rock, Faubus backed school board members lose ground in recall race. Ed McKinley and fellow segregationists trail as moderates led by Everett Tucker Jr. gain momentum. Early returns from 31 precincts show McKinley and two allies behind while moderates edge toward retaining seats amid the teacher purge controversy.

Little Rock Ark Orval E. Faubus Ed S. McKinley McKinley Robert Laster Ben Rowland Everett Tucker Jr Mod Erate Ted Lamb Russell Matson Faubus Robert W. Laster Russell H. Matson Jr Lamb Matson Tucker

S J Champeau Killed In Mishap On Camp Caroline Road

Stephen J Champeau about 55 of 499 E Broadway was killed Monday morning when his leader vehicle overturned on the Camp Caroline road two miles northeast of Homestake Jefferson County seven miles from Butte. Setzer and Brown in a pickup ahead reached the scene and notified authorities. Undersheriff Harper and Coroner Scott said the accident likely occurred around 10 30 a m. Champeau previously mined for Home stake in Lead Dakota and married Marjorie Clem the couple moved to Butte 17 years ago.

Stephen J. Champeau E. Broadway Camp Caroline Homestake Jefferson County Butte Mr. Champeau William Setzer Dell Brown Champeau Sheriff's Office Frank V. Harper Douglas E. Scott Harper Wisconsin Lead S. D Homestake Mining Co Marjorie Clem

Billings Student Dies of Injuries in County Crash

In Billings Montana 17 year old Richard Popelka dies from injuries after a May 9 two car collision on a Yellowstone County road bridge over an irrigation ditch near Ballantine. Barry Miles Bartholomew 19 of Ballantine also died earlier. Three other Billings teens injured were discharged from hospital. Coroner plans inquest into both deaths. The month’s Montana traffic toll reaches 22 this May, with yearly total at 66.

Billings Ballantine Richard Popelka Barry Miles Bartholomew Bartholomew Popelka Yellowstone County Alvin Carlson Ronald Cramer Larry Cramer Mel Boice

Khrushchev Flees On Mystery Trip To Albania

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev flew to Albania for a 13 day visit to a Soviet satellite with no clear motive announced at Tirana airport. Western diplomats see potential shifts in communist strategy amid Berlin talks and NATO missile base tensions with Italy and Greece. East Germany leader Grotewohl’s presence hints at possible bloc summit discussions.

Vienna UPI Nikita Khrushchev Albania West Germany Mediterranean Adriatic Tirana Berlin Moscow Geneva Rodion Malinovsky N. A. Mukhitdinov Communist Party Presidium Kremlin London Italy Greece Yugoslavia United States NATO Otto Grotewohl

Gromyko and Herter Clash Over German Arms Pace

At Geneva the Soviet Foreign Minister accused the West of plans to turn West Germany into a base for atomic weapons and missile launches The U S Secretary of State countered that East Germany is rearming faster The exchange occurred as officials prepared for John Foster Dulles funeral and the conference planned talks on German unification.

Switzerland Gromyko Geneva Dulles Soviet Bloc U.S Tass ADN Europe Moscow Radio Southeast Asia United States Lothar Bolz West Germany General Dynamics Corp Groton Conn Andrei A. Gromyko U. S Christian A. Herter East Germany Britain Selwyn Lloyd Herter Del Soviet Union John Foster Dulles Lloyd Maurice Couve de Murville Washington

Drink-Crazed Contractor Slain After Holding Hostages

A drunk brick contractor in Dallas killed one person and held four hostages in a barricaded house in a plot to force the O Daniels to come to him. Police breached the door, wound him with gunfire as he slumped in a chair, ending the siege.

Dallas Tex Texas Frank Windsor Iane Dickinson Leslie Carter Alfred Webb Carter M. G. Hassell Decker Dickinson Jerry Hill Windsor

Discoverer Satellite May Launch With Four Mice Aboard

At Vandenberg Air Force Base a third launch attempt may occur Tuesday for a Discoverer satellite carrying four mice in a pressurized capsule. Bad weather delayed the shot last week and technical issues postponed it again. If successful, the satellite will complete 17 revolutions on a polar orbit to gather physiological data for future manned missions, with capsule recovery planned near Hawaii.

Vandenberg Air Force Base Calif Los Angeles Hawaii

Ad Slip Discredits Credit Plan

A Ontario newspaper ad misspells a sales pitch with No Cash Needed Use our revolting credit plan The item notes how credit problems can be countered by earning income through a Want Ad to find a paying guest for a spare bedroom Dial 5451 for placement.

Ontario

Brownell Flayed By Committee For Favoritism

A sharply divided House Antitrust subcommittee accuses former Attorney General Herbert Brownell Jr. of partiality in AT&T antitrust proceedings. The majority urges reopening the case and FCC investigation of telephone rates, noting higher 1953 returns than estimated.

Washington Herbert Brownell Jr American Telephone & Telegraph Co Eisenhower At&t House Antitrust Emanuel Celler New York Department of Justice Brownell Justice Department Federal Communications Commission

Statewide rain drenches Montana shore to shore

A soaking rain spreads across Montana from Helena to Billings and Missoula turning into a general storm. Forecaster R A Dightman says measurable moisture will continue through Wednesday aiding soil and grass, with potential boosts to spring wheat prospects after drought worries.

Montana Helena Billings Cut Bank Great Falls Missoula Drummond Butte Livingston Whitehall Dillon U. S. Weather Bureau R. A. Dightman Dightman Hill and Dale

Tea saves bank as night watchman wakes for tea

Westminster Bank caretaker Harry Hutton rose in the night to make tea for his wife. He lit the lights startling a gang of thieves who fled, leaving the safe with $84,000 untouched and taking $3,000 in silver.

London UPI Harry Hutton Westminster Bank Hutton

Plan Would Give Reds More Voice At Geneva Talks

In Geneva the East German delegation floated a plan to ease the Berlin crisis. A Western official outlined proposals that accept East German control of land and air routes to West Berlin without explicit written recognition, allow limited Western flights to supply garrisons, seek U.N. representation with no East German involvement, reduce the Western garrison in Berlin from about 10 000 men, and avoid full withdrawal.

Geneva East Germany Berlin West Berlin West Germany U.S U.N

Greek Bishop Demetrious Olympus Visited Butte

The Most Rev. Demetrious Olympus, head of the Greek Orthodox Church in 13 states and two Canadian provinces, spoke at vesper services for over 100 Butte worshippers held at the Serbian Orthodox Church. He urged a return to God as the solution to world troubles and cited growth in Orthodox ranks.

Demetrious Olympus United States Los Angeles Butte Olympus States Canadian Basil Apostolos Montana Great Falls

Keeley Firm Plant Damaged by Harrison Blaze

A large room of the E. J. Keeley Co wiping cloth plant at 1354 Harrison was damaged by fire and smoke after smoke was spotted by workers at In-N-Out Drive Inn across the street. Firemen removed a truck from an adjacent room and opened skylights to vent smoke while deterring traffic on Harrison Street.

E. J. Keeley Co Harrison

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South By Fred S. Hoffman Montana Weather Belgrade Broadus Glasgow Havre Lewistown Miles City W. Yellowstone GCHS Navy S. J. Champeau Khruschev By Tim Parker Discoverer Hamilton Mountain View San Francisco Bay Area Roseburg Ore Edmond LE Breton United Press International Chaser Keeley Firm
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