Soviet Nuclear Test Near Biggest Blast Reported
The Soviet Union resumed nuclear testing with a 40 megaton atmospheric detonation over Novaya Zemlya, second only to Russia’s 57 megaton blast last October. The test coincided with two months of military maneuvers as Uppsala seismologists and the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission tracked the event.
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Moscow
UPI
Soviet Union
Arctic
Novaya Zemlaya
New Land
Russia
U.S
Seismological Institute
Uppsala
Sweden
Bannack Spirit Lauded by Governor at Centennial
Gov Tim Babcock told 7000 attendees in Bannack that the town embodies independence and self reliance, presenting a certificate naming Bannack a registered national historic landmark. He praised frontier settlers and noted the 1862 Grasshopper Creek discovery sparked Montana’s rough frontier heritage.
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Montana
Grasshopper Creek
Grasshopper Diggins Sunday
Midwest
Babcock
Bannack
Henry Plummer
Rites Pending For Butte Wreck Victim
Funeral arrangements are pending for Mary Catherine Kay Templeton 21 of 616 S Montana who was killed in a car crash 22 miles east of Anaconda Saturday night Her body was moved from Fischer Funeral Home Anaconda to Duggan Merrill Mortuary Sunday William Plumb of Anaconda driver of the car was admitted to St Ann Hospital Anaconda with multiple injuries listed as fair but improving Templeton born April 23 1941 in Butte educated in Butte schools she is survived by husband Robert children Donald James Barbara Jean and Douglas Scott mother Ruth Hansen of Butte and father Donald Hansen of Missoula
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Mary Catherine
Kay) Templeton
S. Montana
Templeton
Anaconda
Fischer Funeral Home
Duggan Merrill
William Plumb
St. Ann Hospital
Butte
Robert
Donald James
Barbara Jean
Douglas Scott
Ruth Hansen
Donald Hansen
Missoula
British Entry Into Common Market Delayed
Britain and six European Common Market nations failed to resolve differences on Britain's entry during 21 hours of talks in Brussels. Negotiations adjourned until October to allow Britain to consult Commonwealth leaders at the September 10- conference. Heath said progress was made and would report to Macmillan who called a cabinet meeting to discuss the talks. Deputy Premier Butler postponed his vacation to attend.
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Brussels
UPI
Britain
Edward Heath
Harold Macmillan
London
Macmillan
Richard A. Butler
Weather outlook for East and West of Divide regions
Fair and warmer today with occasional showers tonight. Highs near 75 east of Divide and 68-75 west of Divide. Monday and Tuesday bring partly cloudy skies, a few showers in western mountains, and highs of 70-85 east and 68-75 west. Lows range 45-60 east and 45-55 west with warmer nights.
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Butte
Divide
Western Mountains
President Kennedy seeks stronger drug control bill
President Kennedy asked Senator Eastland to restore broad federal powers to pending drug control legislation. Prompted by the thalidomide case, he urged adoption of amendments to the Kefauver Bill that had been watered down in committee.
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Hyannis Port
Mass
UPI
Kennedy Sunday
James O. Eastland
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Eastland
Accident Stops Work Today At Mountain Con
Anaconda Co officials report a shaft accident at Mountain Con ore mine halted the day shift. No injuries were reported and night shift workers should call after 2 pm to learn if they will run tonight.
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Mountain Con
Anaconda Co
Police Nab Suspect After Auto Theft Report
Butte police arrested a 19 year old identified as Nick Lucas from Iowa after the car was reported stolen from in front of the Arizona Hotel. Officers Joe Zderick and Joe Mirich picked up the youth at 6 10 p m as he drove west on Broadway.
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Butte
Nick Lucas
Iowa
Hal Shanks
E. Broadway
Arizona Hotel
E. Park
Joe Zderick
Joe Mirich
Broadway
Missoula Girl Drowns in Orchard Homes Ditch
A two year old, Cynthia Landau, drowned Sunday evening in a irrigation ditch near Missoula's Orchard Homes District. Deputies said she appeared to tumble into the ditch while playing. The mother was visiting a friend in the area.
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Missoula
UPI
Orchard Homes
Cynthia Landau
Andrew, Landau
Tornado Strikes Glasgow Area Causing Widespread Damage
A violent storm and tornado hit the Glasgow northern Valley County region Saturday night, tearing buildings and crops, halting power and phone service, with extensive damage in Baylor area but no injuries reported. A hanger and airplane were destroyed near Opheim, 50 miles north. Power crews worked to restore services Sunday.
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Glasgow
UPI
Valley County
Baylor
Opheim
Marilyn Monroe Found Dead From Sleep Pill Overdose
Hollywood—Marilyn Monroe, famed blonde star, was found dead at her home from an overdose of sleeping pills. Coroner Theodore Curphey said autopsy showed cause as overdose with investigation into whether death was suicide or accidental. Joe DiMaggio flew in as police searched the scene and a bottle of 40 to 50 pills lay by her bed.
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Hollywood
UPS
Marilyn Monroe
Theodore Curphey
Star
Curphey
Tsunetomi Noguchi
New York
Joe DiMaggio
Miss Monroe
Ralph Greenson
Eunice Murray
Kennedy names two to Atomic Energy Commission
President Kennedy announced the selection of James T. Ramey and John G. Palfrey to fill all vacancies on the AEC. Nominees will be sent to the Senate soon. Ramey is staff director of the congressional Atomic Energy Committee and Palfrey is a Columbia College dean and former AEC legal staff member.
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Hyannis Port
Mass
UPI
Kennedy
Atomic Energy Commission
White House
James T. Ramey
Congressional Atomic Energy Committee
John G. Palfrey
AEC
Columbia College
Liberal Arts School
Columbia University
Senate
Joint Congressional Committee
Ramey
Palfrey
Dillon Pilot Lands on Road After Engine Trouble
Dillon Mont. pilot Daniel H. Ibey 44 and his wife Sybil 44 had emergency engine trouble in a Cessna 182 en route from San Francisco via Elko Nev. They landed on the Magic Hot Springs road south of Twin Falls Idaho after radioing distress. A motorist gave them a ride to Hollister Port of Entry and Twin Falls for a mechanic.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
UPI
Dillon
Mont
Here
Daniel H. Ibey
Sybil
San Francisco
Elko
Nev
Ibey
Elko Faa
Hollister
Magic Hot Springs
Twin
Man Arrested After Break-In at Leon and Eddie's Drive Inn
Police in Butte jailed a 24 year old man who gave the name Ray Babich after finding him hiding inside Leon and Eddie's Drive Inn on Harrison Street. He carried $49.50 from a cigarette machine, a wrecking bar, and a 42 inch hunting knife. Babich had an earlier burglary case and faced a $3,000 bond. Officers Hatch Mulcahy and Miller assisted Asst. Chief Russell in making the arrest.
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Ray Babich
Butte
Leon
Eddie’s Drive Inn
Harrison
Robert Russell
Babich
Russell
Fred Hatch
Maurice Mulcahy
Bill Miller
Kennedy Enjoys Sunny Weekend at Nantucket Sound
President Kennedy and his family spent Sunday afternoon cruising and swimming in sheltered waters off Nantucket Sound. The president suned about five hours, lounging in the cockpit of the presidential yacht as the weather remained ideal.
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Hyannisport
Mass
Kennedy
Nantucket Sound
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Geronimo
Pat Ori
Ori
Meade Hotel
Charles Stauffer
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Gov. Babcock
L. R. Upshaw
Great Falls
Upshaw
George Gosman
Montana State Highway Commission
Montana Territory
Progress
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
High Lew Pree
Billings
Belgrade
Broadus
Cut Bank
Drummond
Havre
Helena
Lewistown Kalispell
Livingston
Miles City
West Yellowstone
Boy
Merriman Smith
Jack Newman
Copper City
Margaret Ann Woolverton
Newman
Drive Inn
Kennedy Loafs
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