Ex-ballplayer in iron lung finds life upside down
Mike Schultz, 42, once a Yankee farmhand and minor league pitcher, lives in an iron lung after polio left him paralyzed from the arms down. He recently moved with his family to Motley from Wells in a 210 mile trip, aided by friends and Don Petschow. Schultz remains active in spirit and plans further trips, aided by VA, Social Security, and county assistance.
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Melcher Wins Montana House Seat Defying Anti ABM Stance
Democrat John Melcher, a Forsyth veterinarian who opposed Nixon’s Safeguard antimissile plan, won Montana's 2nd District seat in a Tuesday election. He defeated William S. Mather by over 2,000 votes as unofficial returns showed Melcher with 45,190 to Mather’s 43,168, succeeding James F. Battin.
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Actress Helen Hayes vows theater solace for audience
Actress Helen Hayes at a luncheon during the American Library Association convention in Atlantic City declares she will perform Harvey with James Stewart this fall to give the theater a little solace. At 68 she recalls off Broadway work and calls herself the great white goddess of the Establishment while stressing compassionate not protest roles.
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Baldy criticizes credit union loan rate law
The speaker argues against a law allowing 2 percent monthly loan charges by credit unions, noting testimony that members could pay an extra 15 million dollars annually. The State Capitol Employees Credit Union favored passage, while a prior bailout incident is recalled, raising concerns about uniform credit standards and fairness.
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Harrisburg Riot Fatally Shoots Teenager During Violence
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania an 18 year old Negro Charles Scott was fatally shot by white patrolman Raymond Kertulis who said he fired after catching Scott lighting a gasoline bomb. Police suspended Kertulis as clashes between police and Negro residents left more than 20 arrests and numerous injuries. Firefighters reported being attacked and refusing alarms until police protection is provided. Mayor Straub imposed an 8 pm to 7 am curfew with tense conditions spreading beyond downtown.
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Lamour Attends Rites for Bob Hope’s Brother George Hope
Hollywood mourners including Dorothy Lamour Danny Thomas and Jerry Colonna attended the funeral of George Hope 59 the younger brother of comedian Bob Hope. Bob 65 and relatives gathered Tuesday as George who had been production coordinator for Bob’s television show died after a long illness on Saturday.
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