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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-20
'Chutists to Ride Balloons,
jump Front Miles Hiqh|

dayton, Ohio. and Capt. Edward
q. Sperry of the Air Research
and Development Command,
Baltimore.
Col. Henderson said the pur-
pose of the jumps is to develop
safe equipment and procedures
for bailing out of fast planes at
attitudes up to 10000 feet.
Capt. Sperry and 1t. Nielsen
set the present record for high
altitude bailouts when they para
Ichuted safely from a BAT Jet
bomber flying 1920 feet over
the Gulf of Mexico in Novem-
Der, 1854.
1t. Nielsen said the latest plan
lis for two men to go up in the
gondola of a balloon for three
successive attempts at new alti-
Itude marks.
He probably will Jump at 64.-
900 feet on the first trial and
fall free to an altitude Of about
lis 900 feet. where his parachute
will open. His companion will
ride the gondola down to about
20, 900 feet and bail out.
On the second balloon ride,
the companion will bail out at
about 10000 feet and 1t. Nielsen
will ride the balloon down for q
medium altitude bailout.
On the third try, 1t. Nielsen
plans to step out into space at
about 10000 feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-20
BY the Associated Press

The Air Force plans to para
chute men from balloons riding
II or more miles above the
earth.
The unprecedented bailout
would take place over the New
Mexico desert late next fall. The
men would Jump from heights
as much as twice any heretofore
attempted.
Plans for Project Explore"
were disclosed at news con-
ference last night by three Air
Force officers associated with
high altitude, high speed bail
out experiments. They were here
in connection with the premiere
last night of the 20th-Century-
Fox film, ION the Threshold OF
Space" at the Capitol Theater
The officers reported that 1t.
Henry P. Nielsen. 81, co-holder
of the unofficial record for high
altitude parachute jumps, will
lead the new attempts. 1t. Mel
sen and another airman would
make the jumps. using recently
developed automatic operating
parachutes and other expert
mental equipment.
Taking part in the news con-
ference were 1t. Nielsen, Col. Ar
thur Henderson, assistant chief
of the Aero Medical Laboratory,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-20
St. E|izobeths Must Free
Eisenhower's 'Threotener

and announcing that he wanted
to shoot President Eisenhower.
No gun was found on him. Last
August he was found Of un-
sound mind at a court hear
ing but subsequently was adj
judged mentally competent to
stand trial.
Layfield had testified he had
no recollection of going to the
White House. He said he did
some drinking the night before
and took an insulin shot for
diabetes followed by drink of
liquor the day Of the alleged
'offenSe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-20

Federal Judge Joseph c. Nc
Garraghy today ordered st.
Elizabeths Hospital to release a
man committed after he had
been found not guilty, on insan-
ity grounds, of threatening the
Presidents life.
The man, Henry L. Layfield,
former resident of the Quincy
(Ill.) Soldiers Home, had been
acquitted by reason of insanity
by Federal Judge Henry A.
Schweinhaut last January IL.
Judge Schweinhaut ordered him
committee first to District Gen.
eral Hospital and later to st.
Elizabeths.
In a habeas corpus action,
seeking Layfield's release, Attor-
ney Irving G.. Mccain argued
that under the District law, such
commitment could be ordered
only on a jury's finding of not
guilty on insanity grounds.
Judge Schweinhaut had taken
the case away from the jury and
had decreed the acquittal him
self.
According to prosecutor Al
fred Burka, superintendent of
both hospitals said that while
they feel that Layfield now
showed no active symptoms of
psychosis he should be under
treatment and might be poten-
TALLY dangerous.
Mr.. Burka suggested that
Judge McGarraghy delay his rul-
ing until a similar case now be-
fore the U. S. Court of Appeals
is decided. But Judge McGar-
raghy, in a brief ruling, held
Layfleld's commitment unlawful.
At Layf1eld's trial the defense
had sought a straight verdict of
acquittal and did not plead in
sanity.
The defendant had been &C
cused of going to a White
House gate on March S, 1855,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-20
3 Named to Propose
Fl. Davis Officers

The Fort Davis Citizens As
ISOLATION last night appointed
william G. Drew. a past presi-
dent of the association, to head
a three-man committee to pre-
pare a slate of officers for the
forthcoming year.
The other members are Sc
bastian Rlccobono and William
F.. Oesche.
The meeting was conducted
by Albert C. Tayman. president,
i'm the Ryland Methodist Church,
Branch avenue and S street Sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-20
Judge Spurns Check
By Forgery Suspect

LONG BEACH, Calf, Mar. 20
(P.-Robert E. Bennett, So
charged with three counts OF
forgery involving checks totaling
$72.99, heard the court set a
hearing date and fix bail at
$1,000.
Can I give you a check fol
the bail?" he asked Municipal
Judge Lyman B. Suffer yes
terday.
mo, thanks" the judge said
promptly, remanding Bennett tx
Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-20
Ho,O to find
Peace beyond price

Material living is full of promises that fade.
The blossom is bright but the fruit is uncertain
or unsatisfying. Many feel this. Searching for
satisfying answer to Iife's meaning and purpose,
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-18
Social Security Bill Passed by Senate 900
 Democrats Hail Bills
 Passage as Historic

WASHINGTON, R-Jubilant Democrats today hailed their Sen ate victory on the social security bill as marking a historic expan- sion of protection and retirement benefits for American families.
 The Senate last night, after a 12-hour session, passed 90-0 the bill permitting qualified women to start drawing retirement pay ments at 50 instead of 65 and totally disabled persons to receive benefits starting at age 50. The six absent senators also were re- corded as favoring passage.
 But the Democrats squeaked through by only a two-vote mar gin, 47-45, on the most exciting battle of the debate-the proposal by veteran Sen. George D-Ga) to put the disability program into the bill. Voting for it were Al Democrats and 6 Republicans, while 38 Republicans and ? Dem ocrats opposed it.
 Sens. Long D-La) and Douglas D-IlD both told a reporter they considered that the Senate's de- cisions on the bill established a landmark in the 2l-year history of the social security system.
 Long said the originators and packers of the system have been striving since the 1930s to get dis ability payments written into the law. They say this now completes trinity of protection which here tofore has included retirement and survivor benefits.
 Democrats discounted any threat of a presidential veto.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-18
Eisenhower Requests
 $68 Million More for iCAA for Safety Program

WASHINGTON, R-President Eisenhower asked Congress today for an additional $68,043,000 for the Civil Aeronautics Administra- ton to speed up development of a Swear air traffic safety program.
 This step in the program is aimed at meeting the increased use of commercial jet transports in the immediate future.
 Press secretary James Hagerty said the decision to speed up the program was not related directly to the collision of two airliners over the Grand Canyon recently although that accident empha- sized the need for increased air traffic safety facilities.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-18
Action Taken
 To Help City Get Federal Bldg.

The interesting meetings of the Chamber of Commerce are draw ing larger attendances each week at the noon luncheon meetings at the Polaris with president Stan Morgan arranging stimulating programs.
 Yesterday the Chamber report ed on action being taken to help the city acquire a portion of the present Federal Building as a City Hall when the new Federal Building is completed. Part of the present building has been con- demned but the east portion could be used, it was reported A letter from Delegate Bartlett gave his support to the city and chamber in this project.
 The Chamber appoir ted spe- cial committee, headed by Dr. Langsam, to investigate why Alaska Airlines was not permit ted to land at Pt. Barrow on its excursion last Sunday
 The Chamber is showing con- siderable interest in establishing a Pioneer Day or Week such as the Golden Days in Fairbanks and the Anchorage Fur Rendez- vous. For many years the NV. Alaska Fair was held for this purpose but for the last several years Nome has not had a unique festivity of its own. A committee composed of Ernie Bohrer, Rev. Thos. Knudson, Jim von der Hedyt and George Goshaw will work on the project.
 Bill Lammon, of the Anchorage Chamber was a guest at the meet ing.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-18

ment, Nowhere in the charges is there one word or charge or suggestion that the accused was either drunk, intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol in the slightest"
 The defense hopes to prove that at the time, lin terms of Marine Corps training the platoon was not sharp, was not disciplined"
 There were two minor events that fateful day, minor to me. Other drill instructors reported that the platoon which was sup posed to be working was indeed lolling around :. field day was ordered.
 Tt was an order of the senior drill instructor CMcKeon was a junior) that since the platoon was on the rifle range there would be no seconds at mess except sec onds of protein-and no desserts. !"
 CThere is a theory in the Ma rine Corps that the eating of sweets affects your aim when you are firing rifles. The theory goes that the sugar intake must be controlled since the body con- verts sugar to alcohol-and alco- hol is bad for good shooting)
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-18
Curfew Imposed on 250,OO0 US. Troops In West Germany

HEIDELBERG, Germany, IT, The US. Army imposed a curfew today on it's 250,000 troops in Ger many in an effort to curb CT crime.
 An order issued by Gen. Henry I. Hodes, commander of the US. Army in Europe, requires soldiers to be in their quarters by mid night on evenings prior to duty days and by l am. on evenings prior to nonduty days.
 This command has been in creasingly disturbed in recent weeks by unfortunate incidents involving American soldiers and German civilians" Hodes said.
 These incidents, with the at- tendant widespread publicity, are a threat to the splendid relation ship between the US. Army in Europe and the people of the Fed eral Republic of Germany"
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-18
End Division Gets $145,OOO For 1856 Road Construction

JUNEAU = Work orders for 'S1,218,275 in road construction during the 1856 season have been issued by the office of the Terri torial Highway Engineer to the Alaska Road Commission, it was announced this week by Engineer Irving Reed. Of the total, S1,118,- 800 is for new construction and the balance for reconstruction, maintenance and surveying.
 By divisions, the 1856 work orders are as follows:
 First, S50,375; Second, $145,000; Third, $486,3OO. Fourth, $536,000. An additional $45,3OO in the 3rd Division and $15,2O0 in the 4th will be issued later, Reed said.
 The total program of the Terri tory in each Division, including other projects aside from those for which work orders to the Road Commissioners have been or will be issuedFor the 2nd Div ision, $243,00 construction and $12,O00 engineering and design. S145,000 has been set for the Nome Kougarok road, which IS new construction.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-18
Gen. James Van Fleet Recovers From Operation

GAINESVILLE, Fla, R-Gen. James A. Van Fleet was reported today in satisfactory condition after emergency operation for a gangrenous appendix.
 The US. 9th Army commander in the Korean War was operated on at Alachua General Hospital yesterday after complaining of stomach distress.
 His condition was reported to be satisfactory.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-18
Teen-Age Mother Gives Birth Unassisted, Walks Mile and a Half for Aid

PUEBLO, Colo, R-A teen-age mother gave birth unassisted to a premature baby in an isolated farmhouse north of here, then Is hours later walked a mile and a half for aid after the infant died.
 Il was scared all the time, , said Mrs. Benjamin Long, 16, whose husband is a trapper for the US. Fish and Wildlife Ser vice.
 "What I learned was from a baby book. 1 found out that the book doesn't know it all either"
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-18
Defense Says Sgt. McKeon Owes
 Apology to No One for Death March

PARRIS ISLAND, NC, R- The defense maintained today S.. Sgt. Matthew C. McKeon owed mo apology to anyone for the night march in which six marine recruits drowned.
 McKeon, 31, is appearing be- fore a general court martial. He is the man who led "A recruits on a night march into a tidal creek April 8. Six did not come back.
 Defense Attorney Emile Zola Berman said he would attempt to prove that the methods used by McKeon on that fateful night ''were part and parcel, the warp and woof'' of the methods "by which this corps had made its wonderful tradition"
 McKeon, whose home is at Worcester, Mass, pleaded inno- cent yesterday to the two major charges against him-involuntary manslaughter and oppression of recruits.
 On two minor charges, drinking in barracks and in the presence of recruit, he said nothing. As a result, the court ordered the court-martial to proceed as if he had pleaded innocent.
 Berman said in his opening state
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-18
COMPLETED CYCLE

CHESTER, England, R-On April 28, 1853, Mrs. Lillian James divorced Humphrey James on the grounds that he had misbehaved with Miss Irene Mansell.
 On April 4, 1855, MT. James having promised to be good, Mrs. James remarked him.
 Monday Mrs. James won sec ond divorce on the ground that Humphrey had misbehaved again with Miss Irene Mansell.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-18
20 Tons Jade

A huge block of genuine jade weighing more than 20 tons reached the Arctic port of Kot- zebue last week after a five-year 200-mile trip from the mine at Jade Mountain.
 The owners, Imperial Jade Co.,, of Kotzebue, who operate the mine, have kept the huge block of gemstone intact as it is by far the largest piece of fine jade ever found. Although containing approximately 100000 ring sets, the block will not be used for this purpose. Imperial Jade, which ex- ports jade to all parts of the world, feel that its size and quail ity would ruin the jade jewelry market for all time.
 This block, maximum measure ments 5x5xl6 feet, will be sold only for the purpose of carving into an outstanding monument, For the time being it will be kept in storage by Gene Joiner at Kot- zebue.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-18
Several Guests Made
 Violently Ill by Punch at Ambassadors Reception

SEOUL, R-A punch served at a reception for US. Ambassador Walter Bowling really packed a wallop, so powerful it made some of the American and Korean guests violently i'll.
 No one had to be hospitalized, and most of the ailing had recov- cred by today.
 The reception for the newly ar rived ambassador was given by US. Charge d'Affaires Carl Strom and US. economic coordinator Tylp w. Wood.
 Two punches were served but the ill effects appeared to stem from rum and lemon. An Army medical officer who investigated said the hotels water supply and ice were not contaminated and all Korean employees were free of disease or infection.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-18
Girl, IA, Killed
 In Teen-Age Brawl

NEW YORK, R-A 12-year-old girl stabbed a l4-year-old girl to death in a Brooklyn subway sta tion last night in the climax of a series of brawls involving a score of girls from 12 to IT.
 Evelyn Orr, who lives not far from the Navy Yard, died after a number of knife wounds-one in the heart.
 Seventeen girls were arrested. Most of them, including the slay- CT, were charged only with juven- ile delinquency.
 Names of the children, all Ne groes, were not made public be- cause of their ages.
 Police said petty childish bick- ering, rather than gang rivalry, apparently led to the violence.
 On the subway platform police found two knives-both long bladed instruments of the kind used by butchers for boning meat.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-18
DIR. KENNEDY COMMITS SUICIDE

Dr. Maxwell R. Kenne- dy, age Al years and a res ident here for Is years, was found dead in his home yesterday.
 Upon the request of friends who had not seen the doctor for several days US. Marshal Bob Oliver broke into the house and found the body and guns, one of which caused his death.
 It is reported that Ken nedy had been dead about AS hours.
 Kennedy, who has been in poor health for some time and who has been irregular about keeping his appointments, is well known to people throughout all of northern Alaska, as he is the only dentist in the entire area and served not only the people of Nome but those from the sur rounding villages.
 He was generous with his lime and acied as veterinarian for the many pets in the com munitY without compensation.
 As a private flyer. he partici- pated in many searches for missing planes and used his plane in many ways 10 help miners and help in emergencies.
 He is survived by his wife, who is nursing at Mt. Edgecumbe; his mother and father of Galesburg, H., and a sister and brother.
 An inquest will be held this afternoon. Funeral arrangements have not been made, pending word from his family.
The Nome nugget., 1956-07-18
Hoover Will Speak at National Convention

SAN FRANCISCO, R-Ex-P Pres ident Herbert Hoover, who will be 82 Aug. 10, will address the Republican National Convention here Aug. 21 at Presidential Els enhower's personal invitation, party officials announced here.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-08-15
SWINE
FARMS AND RANCHES

FOR SALE-Estate settlement. 430 acres decided
land, 60 acres in alfalfa hay, 30 acres irrgable,
water rights filed, 40 acres can be farmed,
balance in pasture, two stock ponds. Machinery
included, tractor, mower, rake, pillow, disc, har-
rows, spring tooth, combine and 81 head sprin-
kler system and shop tools. Two houses ST., 00O
Dick Sipes, Perma, Montana.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-08-15
LIVESTOCK

FOR SALE-15 registered Hereford cows with
calves at side and rebred to Crusty 8,
No. 7771409, a high index bull. Most cows by
Higgins Bros, sires Kenneth Fallangs White
Sulphur Springs, Montana.
POLLED MILKING SHORTHORNS, milk cows,
heifer and bull calves some registered, Cheap
side, Woodsde, and HaumOnt blood lines. Also
herd sire years old. David or Charles Nelson
Plentywood, Mont.
WANTED-1O-15 heavy spring Jersey heifers,
must be from 400 Id B.F. dams better.
Contact Herb Ballou, Montana State Hospital,
Dairy Department, Warm Springs, Montana.
44-Auaust Is. 1856
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-08-15

GOOD OPPORTUNITY to buy stock DIVERSE
fled farm in central Montana. If you are
farm, write us. o. X. Real Estate Agency
LewiStOwn, Montana.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-08-15

ATTRACTIVE FOOTHILLS ranch, abundance of
water, good buildings, and fencing. GAO acres
with 800 acres irrigated. Price reduced for
immediate sale. Western Real Estate, Inc,
Billings, Montana.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-08-15

STOCK RANCHES-3,168 acres, good buildings
and water. Irrigated hay, miles from county
seat. 5000 cash balance at $50. Also. 1853 acres
~ mile from Simms Some irrigated hay, some
dry land. Vernon E. Watson, Hobson, Montana.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-08-15

STROUT FREE RANCH northumberland New.
Top value beef producers throughout the West.
Your copy now-free without obligation. StrOut
Realty, 51O-DV, South Spring St. Los Angeles 13s
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Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-08-15

FOR THE BEST in ranches, irrigated farm
and business opportunities, see or write
Burgess Agency, Realtor, Chinook Montana.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-08-15

1888 ACRE FARM, must close estate, good im-
provements, good roads, modern home, water
rights lis pasture land, rest tillable, possession
March l. Helen Kent, 408 So. 18th, BOzemans
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-08-15

FOR SALE-By Owner-Because of sickness and
death, 100 acres in FIathead Valley. Irrigated,
two-bedroom modern house, barn, other build
ings. Box 1876, Charlo, Montana.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-08-15

FOR SALE-Dary farm 243 acres, old water
right, hay and pasture. In Gallatin Valley
10000 base. See write Sebenga Holman,
Manhattan. Montana
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-08-15

CATTLE AND HAY RANCH-1,340 acres decided,
5 900 acres leased, runs $50 head of cows with
a winter feeding setup SIx-room modern dwell
ing and adequate outbuildingS, corralS, etc.
School not a problem, close to good highway
and other facilities. $4,000 with terms. .
112 acres irrigated close to good town, modern
2-bedroom dwelling, with school bus, telephone
and natural gas. A dandy small farm. Priced
right and with some terms. 163 acres
partly irrigated with 3-bedroom modern dwell
ing. Excellent crop land and some pasture. viii
stand close inspection. Some terms available at
the price of $4,000. Ask about others on
istings. Burgess Agency, Chinook.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-08-15

WANTED TO LEASE-Wheat farm, would
slider option to buy. Young couple, two sons,
experienced wheat farmer. Can furnish ref
erenceS Write Box 728, Choteau Montana.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-08-15

867 ACRES, 14O alfalfa, 80 plowed, balance
pasture, good alfalfa seed ranch. us can be
irrigated. River through place. Unlimited
water, good house, rooms and bath, full
basement, electricity II miles to town. Art
Simmons, Denton, Montana.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-08-15
POULTRY
BABY CHICKS

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Austria Whites. Produced under the National
Poultry Improvement Plan Standard Hatchery
Winlock, Washington.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-08-15

FOR BEST BUYS in the Bitter Root Valley at
reasonable prices, contact Roger Bellah, Ell
more Realty CO., Hamilton, Montana.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-08-15
REPAIR PARTS

TRUCK AND AUTO PARASITIC only firm
in the northwest specializing in truck parts.
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part of the country. 24-hour service on mail
orders. Write, wire or phone Wilensky Auto
Parts Co., 1226-28 Washington Ave N, Mime
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Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-08-15
POULTRY BUYERS

discontinued buying rabbits, ducks and geese.
Coops loaned to shippers. Pierce Packing Co.,
1006-1010 First Avenue North, Billings Montana.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-08-15

FOR SALE-8O acres irrigated, all fenced,
alfalfa and grain, good home, near school.
Reasonable. Earl Noble, Poison, Montana.
FOR WESTERN MONTANA Farm. ranch and
business opportunities contact Al Seifert Realty
Poison, Montana.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-08-15

NEW AND USED PARTS AT SAVINGS. COM
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for quotations Fast Mail Order Service Pioneer
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Denver, Colo.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-08-15

4SO ACRE BEEF RANCH-Includes combine.
tractor, plowS, disc, mower, rake, harrow,
sprinkler and more. $50 acres pasture for about
IS cattle or lbs sheep. watered by two springs.
barn, poultry house, granary. Older type 5-room
home, bedrooms, garage, extra Sroom house.
About Is minutes to village, all routes by door.
$4,000; $4,000 down. E. Charlton, Strout Realty,
Rte. 2, "a mi. W. of town on hwy 10 & SO,
across from Frontier Lounge, Missoula, Mon
tana. Phi: 9-0242.