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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1963

Page

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Renne Warns Wheat Price Affects Peace

Bozeman Montana Dr Roland Renne president of Montana State College and a U S Agriculture official warned that a drop in wheat price could threaten world peace He spoke to over 100 at a Bozeman Chamber of Commerce event and noted surpluses in American agriculture may lead to politically unpopular solutions He projected wheat prices may fall to about 1 20 a bushel at central markets or 90 cents in Montana.

Bozeman (Ap Roland Renne Montana State College U. S. Department of Agriculture Agricul Renne Bozeman Chamber of Commerce MSC Washington Keane Agriculture Department Department Montana

Weather Outlook for Butte and Surrounding Areas

Partly cloudy with afternoon thundershowers expected Thursday and Friday. Temperatures range from highs in the 75 to 92 degree area and lows in the 40s to mid 50s. Rain chances remain scattered mainly in the north portions.

Butte Divide

Anaconda Moves to Block Water From Anaconda Company

Anaconda Montana voters may approve a bond election to create a city water system and condemn the Anaconda Co water rights from Warm Springs Creek. The move aims to stop the company from drawing Deer Lodge County water for operations elsewhere as it builds a pipeline toward Butte. The council action followed a three month study of the water situation.

Anaconda Anaconda Co Silver Lake Mining and Smelting Corporation Warm Springs Creek City of City of Anaconda Deer Lodge County Butte

Fairbanks Sues Publisher For 250000 Damages

Douglas Fairbanks Jr. filed a $250,000 damages suit in Montreal against Midnight publisher John Vader. The action stems from Fairbanks being named in Britain's sex and security scandal.

Montreal UPI Douglas Fairbanks Jr Britain Wednesday John Vader Midnight

Babcock Attacks Mansfield Over Knowles Dam Boondoggle

Montana governor Tim Babcock branded the Knowles Dam a boondoggle and accused Senator Mike Mansfield of lacking moral courage to oppose the project. He criticized Metcalf and urged House action while calling federal dam programs wasteful and financially reckless.

Babcock Mansfield Metcalf Knowles Montana Montana Power Co

Brakeless Tanker Flies Through Virginia City

A 24 ton oil tanker roared through Virginia City causing crowds to scatter. Driver Charles Demery failed brakes near Ennis Hill and sped at 65 mph, slowing to 45 mph through town. No injuries were reported as police and fire departments chased the rig toward Nevada City. By pass feasibility will be studied by Montana engineers.

Virginia City UPI Charles Demery Ennis Hill Nevada City Demery Wallace Street Montana 287 Montana Highway Department Dist R. B. Dundas Butte Virginia

Bee Swarm Hits West Park Street Invasion In Butte

West Park Street buzzed Wednesday as 20 000 to 40 000 honeybees swarmed from a colony into a small evergreen tree in front of the West Park Street Liquor Store and Fuller Co. It drew crowds and cautious shoppers as experts explained colony dynamics and guard bees circled the area.

Butte West Park Street W. P. Fuller and Co Liquor Store Fuller Co

Corette Denies Power Firm Procrastinates

Montana Power Company president J. E. Corette defended the firm against claims it procrastinates on Flathead River hydro development. He cited 180 000 kilowatts installed and a pending 240 000 kilowatt application, noting two exploratory periods since 1920 and from 1954 to today, with no pending activity 1930–1958.

Montana Power Co Flathead River US. Senate Montana J. E. Corette Montana Power Kerr Buffalo Rapids No Buffalo Rapids No. 4 Corette Flathead Federal Commission

Heavy Losses For 1962 Are Claimed

Helena AP reports Montana trucking firms testified at a Montana Railroad Commission hearing that 1962 intrastate operations posted losses under the state rate structure. Garrett Freightlines projected a $116000 loss. even with proposed rate increases, a $74631 Montana loss was cited. Consolidated Freightways showed a $231730 loss and recently sold its Montana authority.

Helena Montana Montana Railroad Commission Gust Papapavios Garrett Freightlines Inc Pocatello Idaho Garrett Consolidated Freightways Consolidated

Ward Convicted Playboy Doctor in Keeler Affair

An Old Bailey jury found Dr. Stephen Ward guilty on two counts of living on the immoral earnings of prostitutes while he remained comatose from an overdose. Ward faced a potential seven year term per count with sentencing postponed until he can attend court.

London Stephen Ward Ward John Profumo Christine Keeler Yevgen Janov Lord Astor Britain Archie Marshall Con

Quake Hits Skopje Again as 14 Tremors Struck

Skopje endured fourteen new tremors on Wednesday while demolition crews cleared unsalvageable buildings. One quake reached intensity 5 on the Mercalli scale at the Skopje Seismological Observatory, part of more than 100 tremors since 90 percent of the city was razed last Friday.

Skopje Yugoslavia UPI Mercali

Ordinance Enforces Muzzling of Butte Dogs Citywide

The Butte City Council approved a muzzle law set to start by next Wednesday regulating dog licensing and banning running at large in city areas. Licensed and unlicensed dogs may be impounded and possibly destroyed after 72 hours. Impound fees apply and funds go to the city treasurer. disposition notices must be posted within 24 hours.

Butte Society For Prevention of Cruelty To

Railroad Fireman Saves Baby From Tracks Near Greenville

In Greenville Ohio a Pennsylvanian freight engineer W E Hanning spotted a baby on the tracks about a thousand feet ahead. Fireman R W Larue crawled onto the engine and pushed the child clear as the train braked to a stop. The baby was found unhurt. No name was learned.

Greenville Ohio W. E. Hanning Indianapolis Pennsylvania Here Hanning R. W. Larue

Argentina elects Dr Arturo Illia president

Heads Argentina BUENOS AIRES Dr Arturo Illia a 62 year old country doctor turned politician was elected the 29th president Wednesday according to unofficial tabulations.

Buenos Aires Argentina Arturo Illia

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