Civil rights open housing bill moves to law
The House approved the open housing provision of a sweeping civil rights bill by 250 to 171 after months of debate. President Johnson said he will sign soon and called the measure a victory for all Americans. Montana reps Battin and Olsen split on the procedural vote 229 to 195.
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Zeihen Heads Butte School Board for Third Term
Lester Zeihen of United Party was reelected chairman of the Board of Trustees for School District No. 1. William Van Matre, also United, was chosen vice chairman in a unanimous vote. Zeihen began as chairman in 1966, with Van Matre serving as vice chairman since 1967.
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Whelan
Margaret Leary
McKenzie
OBrien Leaves Postal Post for Campaign Role
President Johnson announced Lawrence F. OBrien resigns as postmaster general to join the campaign for the 1968 Democratic nomination. He will be replaced by W Marvin Watson, presidential appointments secretary, a Dallas steel executive and longtime adviser.
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Schools End Easter Vacation Early in Butte
Butte public and parochial schools dismissed classes at 2 30 p m on Wednesday for the Easter vacation. Classes resume Wednesday morning. The next break will be the summer vacation starting June 7.
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Command changes announced for Vietnam and Pacific leadership
President Johnson named Gen. Creighton W. Abrams to replace Gen. Westmoreland as U S forces commander in Vietnam. Adm. John S. McCain Jr. was nominated to head Pacific forces, with Lt. Gen. Andrew J. Goodpaster set to become deputy commander in Vietnam and promoted to full general.
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Butte strikers threaten shutdown amid mob rule in Butte
About 100000 Allied troops pressed a major operation near Saigon while in Butte a No 1 Miners union meeting led to a vociferous push for a wildcat strike to halt work. John Glase called the mob rule and said only a few voted no with 400 present.
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Moral code to govern youth dances announced
Butte community officials announce a three part moral code for teen dances. John Gasper of the Butte Police Club says the code was approved by the club and endorsed by Rev. Joseph Finnegan and Police Chief James Clark. The code bars attendees over 20, bans miniskirts and frontier attire and requires parents to pick up any teens who drink or become unruly.
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Gasper
Wahine ferry capsizes near Wellington. heavy loss feared
The 8,944 ton Wahine ferries from Christchurch to Wellington capsized after striking a shoal. Of 546 aboard, 150 feared dead with 106 injured. Passengers and crew scrambled for boats as lifejackets were used as cushions amid 123 mph winds dropping to 43. Rescue efforts continued through night with searchlights and flare light.
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India proposes New Delhi for first U S North Vietnam talks
Diplomatic sources say India suggested New Delhi as the venue for initial talks after Washington objected to Phnom Penh. Hanoi initially proposed Phnom Penh but Cambodia offered to host, prompting consideration of New Delhi Rangoon or Vientiane. Negotiations aim to set a date for a ceasefire before broader talks, with the U S favoring Geneva.
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Missing Miller Faces Filing Deadline
Page 11 notes Miss Miller awaits a deadline before deciding to file. Page 15 reports the Supreme Court denial of Garrison plant re hearing, with an injunctive hearing in Bozeman today. Page 20 details four deaths in a fresh riot outbreak in Kansas City.
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Fake radio report fuels King assassination plot theories
A possibly fake Memphis police report and a false call to police car 160 are examined amid investigations into who killed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The report sparked speculation of a murder conspiracy as detectives pursue leads that could divert attention from the killer's likely location in southern Memphis.
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