Goldwater Wins Illinois Primary Amid Mixed Signals
Sen. Barry Goldwater captured 64 percent of the presidential preference vote and most of Illinois 48 convention delegates boosting his first ballot total near 150. Yet Gov. nomination went to Charles Percy, with Dirksen possibly leading the Illinois delegation, signaling potential raiding amid a Republican split and Eisenhower’s hesitance toward Goldwater.
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Ohio Housewife Nearing Finish Of Globe Girdling Solo
Mrs Jerrie Mack completed the first solo coast to coast leg toward circling the world in a single engine Cessna 180. She touched down in Oakland at 1 05 p m PST and needs only Oakland to Columbus to finish the round trip and set a speed record for under 3850 pounds.
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Butte Council Passes Fire Sale Regulation Ordinance
Butte city council adopted an ordinance regulating bogus fire and going out of business sales. Alderman Flynn introduced it and the measure passed unanimously. Businesses must obtain a $50 license from the city clerk and observe a one year gap between such promotions. The rules cover sale items and extend to relocation and mortgage sales. a five member trade commission will enforce the regulations.
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Standard Post
Butte
J. D. Flynn
City Trade Commission
Montana Primary Registration Peaks Near Record
At least 301,000 Montanans expected to qualify to vote in the June 2 primary with Friday's registration deadline near the typical last week surge. An AP check of county offices shows registration nearing the 301,003 record level, signaling a strong election turnout.
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Weather outlook and election registration details from Montana
Snow and rain changing to snow with colder temperatures forecast across eastern and western Montana. Stockman warnings for wind and snow Thursday, with diminishing winds by Thursday night. Separate notes on primary election registration show counts nearing or surpassing 1962 figures in Yellowstone Cascade Missoula Flathead and Lewis and Clark counties as voters register ahead of Friday’s deadline.
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Back to Work Today Strike Over Ends After Long Rail Dispute
A settlement ended a strike against the Butte Anaconda and Pacific Railway with talks led by Leverett Edwards and Frank Switzer closing after early morning signings. Nine non operating unions involved. calls to recall workers expected immediately. Details remain limited as papers are signed.
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Standard-Post
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Washington, D.C
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Anaconda
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Butte
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Great Falls
US Rail Issue Still Unsettled
President Johnson said no final settlement is in sight between railroad unions and management as a nationwide strike looms. Negotiators narrowed gaps and intensified White House mediation with a Monday deadline, while unions and employers discuss job security severance pay and pension plan changes amid ongoing talks.
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Bucho the Boxer Dog Fined in Police Court
In a one hour and fifty minute case Judge John Seton fined Elisio Gomez 25 dollars for keeping a vicious dog. The six man jury found Gomez guilty after testimony from twelve witnesses. Bucho, a 17 month old boxer, was not present as his owner had sent him away following an incident on Warren Street in March.
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Standard Post
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Former Illinois Gov Stratton indicted for evading taxes
Former Illinois Governor William G Stratton, in office 1952 to 1960, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of evading about 47000 in income taxes from 1957 to 1960. U S District Attorney William Hanrahan said Stratton received 92900 from sources other than small business. The indictment was returned April 9 but kept secret until after the Illinois primary to avoid disrupting the election.
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Al Sicotte 79 Former Big Hole Stage Operator Dies
Albert H. Al Sicotte, born August 6 1885 in L Anse Michigan, died at 79 in a local hospital. He once ran a stage line from Divide to Elkhorn Wisdom and Jackson and later operated blacksmith shops in Wise River and Dewey before a long career in Butte’s auto and body shops.
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al) Sicotte
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Rep Olsen Seeks Third Term in Montana Congress Race
Helena AP reports Rep Arnold Olsen 47 filed at 4 45 p m for Democratic nomination for a third term in Montana's 17 county western district. Olsen pledges to advance JFK and LBJ programs to curb unemployment and boost the economy. He previously served as Montana attorney general and won Congress in 1960 and 1962. The article notes his later statements on the Area Redevelopment Administration and Manpower Re.
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Prison to Begin Building New License Factory
Work on a new auto license plate factory adjacent to Rothe Hall at Montana State Prison ranch near Deer Lodge is expected to start within a week. State controller Walter Anderson in Helena has bids on most features with sealed bids due April 28 for prestressed concrete roof beams.
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Helena
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Capitol
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Butte
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Holmes Looks to Succeed Father as State Auditor
Democrat Jack Holmes announced his bid to become Montana state auditor, a post his father held for 30 years. He plans to file Thursday, seeks to unseat Republican E. V. Ombholt, and notes the job also covers fire marshal, insurance, and investment duties.
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Holmes
E. V. Ombholt
John J. Holmes
Omholt
Railroad Commission
Boat chained to tree in Ontario disappears after winter
Gary Chandler of Brantford Ontario reported his lake cottage boat chained to a tree last fall and left for the winter. This week the boat was gone, the tree cut through, and the uprooted trunk lay on the ground near Port Dover.
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Brantford
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