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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1950

Page

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Wisconsin Bishop to Speak at Opening of Catholic Conclave

Most Rev William P O Connor bishop of Madison will headline the opening session of the fourth regional congress of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine in Butte The Fox theater hosts the opening night program through Oct 2 with speakers including Bishop Gilmore Msgr English Rev Hansberry Gov Bonner Mayor Morgan and John Cooney The congress expected about 400 Catholic leaders from Montana Idaho Washington and Oregon Father Charles McCarthy of Drummond is general chairman.

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Fox Theater Finlen Hotel Treasure State Silver Bow Rooms Joseph M. Gilmore Helena M. M. English Butte Catholic Clergy Thomas S. Hansberry Washington, D. C John W. Bonner Thomas R. Morgan John Cooney O’connor Superior Wis Madison Milwaukee Montana Idaho Washington Oregon Charles McCarthy Drummond

Deputy Directors Chosen for City Civilian Defense Plan

Mayor Thomas R. Morgan announced six deputy directors for a unified civilian defense plan to operate during disasters or wartime. Appointees include Robert Crangle, George W. Tippett, Emmett Keyser, William Antonioni, James Kitto, and George W. Richardson, with Jack Duggan as defense director and advisory help from the mayor and others.

Thomas R. Morgan Jack Duggan Defense Robert Crangle George W. Tippett Emmett Keyser

Montana Power Buys Canadian Gas Field

The Montana Power company agreed to purchase the Pakowki Lake gas field in Alberta with about 400 billion cubic feet of natural gas. President F. W. Bird said the reserves will boost Montana Power supplies, support a Missoula transmission line, and spur regional industrial growth pending an export permit.

Montana Power Company Pakowki Lake Alberta Canada F. W. Bird Bird Union Oil Company McColl-Frontenac Oil Company Montana Power Butte Anaconda Helena Deer Lodge Bozeman Livingston Missoula Montana Power Gas Union and McColl-Frontenac

Thornton named GOP candidate for Colorado governor

Pueblo Colorado September 28 Dan Thornton a Gunnison stockman was chosen as the Republican candidate for governor succeeding the late Ralph L Carr who died Friday night Thornton was announced as the party nominee on Thursday in Pueblo Colorado.

Pueblo Colo Dan Thornton Gunnison Stockman Colorado Ralph L. Carr

Conditions Among Indians Deplored by Board Report

The executive board of the association on American Indian affairs described a five week survey of reservations in Montana Idaho Minnesota and Michigan showing slums and substandard housing. Boarding schools were unsatisfactory with neglect resembling 19th century institutionalization and economic conditions remained generally poor.

New York The Association On American Indian Affairs Alexander Lesser Association Montana Idaho Minnesota Michigan Lesser Nez Perce Coeur d’Alene Gros Ventre Assiniboine Fort Belknap Red Lake Minn Cut Bank Browning Federal Indian Service

German Police Bar Reds From Luxurious Duesseldorf HQ

German police under British orders cleared defiant Communists from their high end Duesseldorf headquarters. British forces also reinforced Ruhr troops to quell potential Red riots Sunday. Despite missiles from protesters, police expelled the Reds from the $500,000 building intended as a military division headquar ters.

Berlin Duesseldorf Ruhr

Jury Hands Down Open Verdict in Copley Death

A coroner's jury returned an open verdict over Olen Copley's 44 year old death after an inquest into the East Broadway altercation. The panel found the cause was a hemorrhage from a lacerated middle cerebral artery but could not determine how injuries occurred. The proceeding involved coroner R. E. Sayatovic and county prosecutors with defense attorney J Justin Bourquin.

Olen Copley Butte Miner East Broadway R. E. Sayatovic J. Frank Sullivan Joan Saari Thomas Stafford George Niemi, Jr Copley Alaska

Butte Weather Forecast and Montana Regional Outlook

Butte plans for partly cloudy and cool conditions Friday with a low around 23 and a high near 45. Airport records show a 45 high and 22 low, School of Mines records 46 high and 26 low, while west of the Divide expects 50 to 60 with showers, and east of the Divide stays partly cloudy and cool with 50 to 60.

School of Mines Montana Divide

Army Plans to Draft 300000 Men in Next Six Months

The Army announced plans to draft 300000 men in the next six months in addition to 50000 summoned in September. The total draft program would reach 350000, with 1400 dentists and 2500 doctors to be drafted and 700 doctors to be called in reserve.

Washington Army Capitol Hill Vinson D-Ga House Armed Services Committee Glovis Byers Byers

Accountants Open Convention Today

The Montana Society of Certified Public Accountants holds its annual convention at the Finlen hotel with an 8:30 breakfast, 1:00 opening address by Mayor Thomas R. Morgan, and E. R. Blinn and Bruce Risley among speakers. A mine tour and student awards are planned, plus a Saturday program featuring William J. Greene and Maurice E. Peloubet, ending with a banquet and dance.

Montana Society of Certified Public Accountants Finlen Hotel Thomas R. Morgan Cyril E. Coulston Bozeman Bruce A. Risley Dillon E. R. Blinn Butte Copper Bowl Society Treasure State Room Coulston Don J Accounting Department Montana State University Rush Jordan Western Montana College of Education John Brownlee Sigvart O. Johnanstad Seattle Frank Rice San Francisco William J. Greene Maurice E. Peloubet New York City

Montana Woman Dies in Accident

Mrs. David Rahn, 41, of the Pine Butte area Gallatin county, died five miles west of Bozeman on U S highway 191 when her car overturned after striking a concrete culvert. A 3 year old son Dennis survived with minor injuries. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. in Bozeman. inquest not planned.

Bozeman David Rahn Pine Butte Gallatin County Here Dennis Deaconess C. E. Rice Rahn Rice Montana

Red Peace Drive Regarded as Salvage Move

Washington officials view Russia's latest bid for peace as an effort to salvage something from Korea's Communist setback. They say Moscow aims to slow Western rearmament and split non Communist unity, while Moscow presses peace talks and questions UN positions amid rumors of pre collapse terms.

Washington State Department Russia Moscow Korea Reds United States Europe North Atlantic United Nations New York Andrei Vishinsky Jakob Malik

Lovett Named Deputy Secretary of Defense

President Truman appoints Robert A. Lovett, the New York banker and former diplomat, as deputy secretary of defense with Gen. George C. Marshall backing him. Lovett, Marshall’s pick, will replace Stephen Early who departs for personal reasons as the defense leadership aims for a nonpartisan team.

Washington Robert A. Lovett New York Defense Truman George C. Marshall Lovett Marshall Army Stephen Early Pentagon Chan Gurney South Dakota Paul Griffith Gurney Senate Armed Services Committee Griffith

Indonesia Joins United Nations as 60th Member

The Republic of Indonesia was unanimously accepted as the 60th member of the United Nations by the General Assembly. The flag raising will occur Saturday alongside the other 59 members, marking Indonesia's transition from Dutch East Indies status to independent nation.

New York Republic of Indonesia United Nations General Assembly Dutch East Indies Indonesia Southeast Asia Netherlands

U S Outlines Plan for United Korea

The United States outlined a six point plan to create a free and united Korea under United Nations guidance. It rejects bases in Korea and calls for rapid rehabilitation while allowing UN forces to decide on ending the fighting should North Korea be ready.

New York United States Korea United Nations Unified Command Douglas MacArthur United Nations Assembly Assembly 38Th Parallel North South Korea North Korea

MacArthur Turns Seoul Over to President Rhee

General Douglas MacArthur flies to Seoul and transfers authority to President Syngman Rhee as United Nations forces advance toward the 38th parallel. The battle for Seoul ends with the city in ruins and Red resistance collapsing.

MacArthur Seoul Rhee Tokyo Gen. MacArthur Syngman Rhee United Nations 38Th South North Korea Republic Red Army North South Korea United States Eighth Army Kong Nam Bong

Reds take over Seoul amid five day battle and hostage claims

Seoul residents allege that more than 20 000 hostages were taken by Communist forces as they fled the city. They describe mass conscription, near starvation, and a three month rule, with citizens seeking shelter in cellars during the fighting.

Seoul Korea U.P Yuh Wong Korean National Assembly North Korea South Korea

Bomb disposal clears dud amid Korean front line

In Korea near Taegu a U S bomb disposal squad destroyed a 500 pound dud. When the blast occurred seven North Koreans burst from cover with hands up thinking they were under attack.

Korea Taegu United States

Truman Warns Against Relaxing After Korea War

President Truman urges vigilance as Korean fighting nears a potential victory. He backs Gen Bradley on avoiding demobilization mistakes, warns of Congress attempts to block defense spending, and leaves open the question of advancing past the 38th parallel under the U N resolution.

Washington Truman United States Omar N. Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff Bradley Congress 38Th Parallel North South Korea United Nations Douglas MacArthur MacArthur

1950 Polio Expected to Be Third Worst Year Yet

The Public Health Service said 1950 will likely be the third worst polio year on record after 1949 and 1916. Last week 2,170 new cases were reported, a 1 percent rise from the prior week, with the peak occurring later than in most past years. Cumulative cases since March total 18,403, while last year had 30,350 by this point.

Washington Public Health Service

Gen Dean Might Still Be Alive

Three South Korean prisoners in a Red stockade reported that Maj. Gen. William F. Dean may be moved from Chongju toward Seoul. Dean, missing since July 21 after Taejon fell, earned fame in World War II and his 24th Infantry Division comrades remain hopeful for his rescue.

United States First Cavalry Division Korea William F. Dean United States 24Th Infantry Division Taejon 24Th Chongju First Cavalry United States Counterintelligence Corps CIC Dean Seoul Republic of Korea ROK

Bott Named NLRB General Counsel by Truman

President Truman selected George J. Bott to replace Robert N. Denham as general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board. Bott, 40, a New Haven native, has long served as Denham’s associate general counsel in charge of field operations since 1948.

Washington U.P Truman George J. Bott National Labor Relations Board Robert N. Denham NLRB Denham Organized Labor Bott New Haven

Austrian Communists End Vienna Roadblocks as Strike Eases

Austrian Communists pull roadblocks in Vienna to ease traffic as nationwide protests shift to a back-to-work movement ending a three day strike against the government's price and wage policy.

Vienna Austria

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