23 Apr 1964
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1964
Page
1
The 1964 New York World's Fair opened under heavy rain and a flood of civil rights protests resulting in hundreds of arrests as police clashed with demonstrators. Attendance lagged, trains ran light, and traffic plans failed while President Johnson's speech drew calls for broader rights.
President Johnson announced general terms of a settlement with five railroad unions. Key points include seven paid holidays for hourly workers, lodging and a $1.50 meal for long road segments, possible reduction in workforce for track maintenance, and a delay on wage changes until 1968 with targeted hourly raises for yard staff. The plan withdraws overtime pay for road workers and seeks equity with mileage-based pay, with many workers affected.
In Washington senators discuss adding jury trials for contempt cases to the civil rights bill. Senator Humphrey signals willingness to mirror the 1957 act while the marathon debate extends into its 37th day. Voting on amendments likely delayed beyond next week with no immediate action on the contempt issue.
Frank Edmond Davis, jailed on auto theft charges and held for health studies, won freedom in U S District Court after reading a December Supreme Court Behrens decision at McNeil Island. Davis, sentenced in August 1961 by Judge W D Murray, served two years eight months before the ruling.
Silver Bow County voter registrations for the June 2 primary total 21,452, down from 22,399 in the 1962 primary, a loss of 947 voters. County clerk W. T. Duckham cited deaths and departures as the main cause and noted new registrations have not kept pace. He remained optimistic about nearing the 1962 general election tally by November 3.
Butte resident since 1883 and longtime First Baptist Church teacher dies at her home on East Second Street. Born in Placer County California she joined the local church in 1895 and taught Sunday school for decades serving as superintendent clerk missionary society and Ladies Aid president. Survived by son Francis A. Anderson Jr grandson Nobie and a granddaughter Services pending at Richards Funeral Home.
Harriet Miller, Montana public instruction superintendent, leaves the Republican Party to seek a third term as head of the states 1250 public grade and high schools. She cites policy differences and says the move was independent of party leadership. Acting Gov. Manning welcomes her to the Democratic fold and looks forward to continued collaboration in education matters.
Walkerville Mayor James R. Shea announced a new campaign this week to crack down on liquor violations. He cited taverns selling before 1 p m on Sundays and staying open past 2 a m as violatings and warned operators and patrons of arrest risk. He urged cooperation to keep the community compliant and noted underage service and serving patrons intoxicated will face fines.
Readiness for the Montana Territorial Centennial Year event centers on the Standard Post Home and Sports Show. The Civic Center opens Friday at 6 p.m. and runs through Sunday night, with an expected 12 000 visitors and 6000 rainbow trout arriving Friday morning for a giant fish pond display and prize drawings totaling over 1000 dollars.
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