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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1961

Page

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United States Promotes Alliance for Progress in Latin America

At the Inter-American Conference in Punta del Este Uruguay Secretary Douglas Dillon urged Latin American nations to commit to a bold development program under Kennedy's Alliance for Progress. The plan envisions long term loans at low or zero interest, with billions in grants, to raise living standards and literacy while appealing for cooperation against Communist influence. Cuba's Ernesto Guevara led a walkout by the Cuban delegation.

Punta del Este Uruguay United States Latin America Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon Dillon Cuba Ernesto Guevara Kennedy Alliance For Progress U. S Soviet Union South Atlantic Montevideo

Five Die In Titan Missile Silo Door Accident

In Denver area, a 57 ton steel and concrete door of a Titan missile complex silo collapsed during maintenance, killing at least five workers and injuring eight. Three bodies recovered. two remain trapped. Killers believed Morrison-Knudson & Associates employees. Rescue efforts continued four hours after the incident.

Denver Air Force Morrison-Knudson & Associates

Silas C Dishno Dies at 103 in Missoula Montana

Silas C Dishno, a Montana rancher born in northern Michigan, died at age 103 in Missoula after moving there 17 years ago. He settled in Bannack and worked as a bull whacker in the Big Hole Valley, ranching on a large 5,000 acre spread before retirement in Mis soula.

Missoula Silas C. Dishno Essex N.Y Montana Michigan Big Hole Valley Bannack Montana Territory Salt Lake City Big Hole

Nationalist China Votes Retire Over 115000 Service Members

More than 115000 servicemen in Nationalist China's armed forces had retired by June due to age disability or other reasons.

Taipei Formosa China

Bearden duo indicted in El Paso jet hijacking case

A federal grand jury charged Leon Bearden and his 16 year old son Cody with conspiracy to kidnap and other offenses in the hijacking of Continental Airlines Flight 54 near El Paso. They allegedly seized the plane over New Mexico, aimed for Havana, refueled in El Paso, and held the crew and passengers at gunpoint for about 10 hours before police subdued them.

EL Paso Tex Leon Bearden Cody U.S Bearden Beardens Coolidge Continental Airlines Karl Bob Schmidt New Mexico Mexico Havana Cuba

Beaverhead County Man Shot During Family Quarrel

James Oren Selby, 45, of Centennial Valley is hospitalized in fair, possibly paralyzed condition after being shot by his father Fay Selby, 68, at Elk Lodge near Elk Lake. Authorities say the elder admitted the shooting claiming to stop Selby from assaulting two women. the mother and wife dispute intent, calling it accidental. Co-owners of the lodge, the Selbys operated the Elk Lodge residence adjoining the main lodge room at about 130 this Monday morning. sheriff notes an all night quarrel. No charges filed and the father was not taken into custody.

James Oren Selby Centennial Valley Beaverhead County Fay Butte St. James Hospital Elk Lodge Elk Lake Monida Beaverhead Lloyd Thomas Selby Fay Selby Chloe Mark Sullivan Silver Bow Sullivan Carl M. Davis Selbys

9000 Acre Fire Rages Near Philipsburg

An all out attack on a 9 000 acre fire in the Bitterroot Forest 40 miles southwest of Philipsburg mobilized 625 men. Fire crews from Deer Lodge Forest fire control officer Fred Mass reported 400 on Monday with 225 more to arrive Tuesday plus six bulldozers and a 25 man crew from Deer Lodge under Ranger Floyd Williams. A base camp was set at Frog Pond and a low wind aided efforts as the blaze burned eastward toward the Bitterroot Rock Creek Divide. No new fires were reported and rapid reporting was urged for any spotting.

Bitterroot Philipsburg Fred Mass Deer Lodge Mass Floyd Williams Frog Pond Rock Creek

Montana Weather: East and West Fair with Warm Temps

The bulletin forecast fair conditions for Montana east and west on Tuesday and Wednesday with slightly warmer readings in the west on Tuesday. Highs are 85 to 95 degrees both days, while Tuesday night lows range from 50 to 60 in the east and 45 to 55 in the west. The table notes maxima cover 12 hours and minima 18 hours ending at 5 p.m. MST on Monday.

Montana

Harbor Basin Plan in Bremen Shaped by Long Plastic Roof

A Bremen group of architects unveils a harbor basin design covered by a nearly mile long plastic roof. The enclosed port would enable weatherproof loading and unloading and remove the need for quayside warehouses.

Bremen Germany

Smeltermen Day Observed With Park Activities

ANACONDA Smeltermen's Day will close stores and offices Tuesday. The Mill and Smeltermen's Union give treats at Washoe Park from 10 a.m. to noon, with a children’s sports program from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prizes go to top three finishers. Jokers and Cubs play junior baseball at 2 p.m. The day ends with a Teen dance at the Youth Center. No parade or picnic is planned.

Anaconda

Israel Bolovia pacts ratified for culture and aid

Israel's Cabinet approved two agreements with Bolivia one on cultural relations and a second on technical assistance marking Israel's first aid pact with a South American nation.

Jerusalem Israel Bolivia

Titov Completes 25 Hour Soviet Spaceflight Around Earth

Maj. Gherman Titov, 26, returns from a 25 hour orbit of the globe in Vostok II, covering about 435,000 miles in 17 orbits. He reports feeling fine after eating, sleeping, and piloting the craft while Moscow hails the feat as a step toward moon voyages.

Moscow Gherman Stepanovich Titov Soviet Union Air Force Khrushchev Titov Vostok II Tass Moscow Radio Yuri Gagarin Gagarin

Khrushchev presses talks on Berlin as U S crisis deepens

Premier Khrushchev warned Western powers of a dangerous brink over Berlin and said he may mobilize reserves and move more Soviet divisions to the western front in Germany. He urged negotiations while denying want of trouble, calling for honest talks and restraint.

Moscow Khrushchev Berlin Germany Soviet Union Europe Kennedy

Nutter and Experts Map Montana Fire Control Plan

Gov. Donald G. Nutter convened a Monday session with Forest Service and state officials to outline duties for fire control agencies when wildfires threaten private land. Federal limits on spending for non federal land blazes were discussed alongside state authority to protect timber land and organize county response.

Donald G. Nutter Gareth Moon Missoula State Forestry Department Montana State Board of Forestry Montana Continental Divide Helena

Domitrovich of Anaconda Dies in Kansas City

Joseph F Krony Domitrovich 61 died suddenly in Kansas City Missouri while attending the Metal Trades union annual meeting. He was born March 3 1900 in Anaconda and was an officer in the local pipe fitters union. He leaves a wife Evelyn two daughters Joan and Sharon a son Stanley Morrow and multiple siblings and in laws. The body rests at the funeral home.

Anaconda Joseph F Krony) Domitrovich Kansas City Metal Trades Union Pipefitters Antone Domitrovich Woodmen of the World Pipefitters’ Union St. Peter Church Evelyn Joan Domitrovich Butte Sharon Gerbich Stanley Morrow Air Force Texas Nichols Sestrich Amelia Stergar Patrick Harrington Anthony Domitrovich Spokane Frank Domitrovich Rudy Domitrovich Michael Domitrovich

President Signs State Grain Bill

In Helena AP report President John F Kennedy signed an emergency feed grain bill. The measure allows farmers in Montana disaster designated counties to buy feed grain at 75 percent of the support price. Senator Lee Metcalf announced Commodity Credit feed grain would be sold under the program.

Helena John F. Kennedy Montana Lee Metcalf

Judge Rejects Plea In Auto Theft Case Over Competence

Federal Judge W D Murray refused to accept Frank Edmond Davis s guilty plea in a stolen vehicle case citing his use of phenobarbital and emotional state. The case was continued until Tuesday for an examining physician to report on Davis s mental competence. Davis admitted theft of an Aberdeen Washington auto on January 8 and was later captured in Missoula after a prior petty larceny conviction. Robert T O Leary led the government in the session.

W. D. Murray Frank Edmond Davis Helmville U.S Murray Davis Aberdeen Wash St. Regis Missoula C. J. Hansen Hansen Robert T. O'Leary

Silver Bow Receives Federal Aid for Airport Projects

Silver Bow County received two FAA checks totaling 135 111 77 from Los Angeles offices. A 120 074 74 payment completes government participation in a completed airport project with runways and resurfacing, while 15 037 03 goes toward the current 264 872 terminal building project. The county notes 16 percent of the new terminal is done and cites contracts with Cahill Mooney Construction Reardon Plumbing Brilliant Neon, plus a July work payment of 14 994. The airport, taken from Butte in 1957, is under the county airport commission without local bonds.

Silver Bow County Federal Aviation Agency Los Angeles Frank Gersh Gene Daly Elizabeth Gerry Cahill-Mooney Construction Co Norman J. Hamill Tors Reardon Plumbing and Heating Co Brilliant Neon Butte Daly Gersh Willis Gerry

Fireworks Stand Burned in Butte Fire on East Mercury

Butte firefighters were dispatched Monday night at 10 30 to the 1200 block of East Mercury where a vacant Fourth of July fireworks stand burned to the ground. A delayed action fuse is suspected.

Butte East Mercury

Two East Germans Swim to West Berlin at Night

Two 22 year old East German mechanics swam a lake to reach West Berlin during the night wearing only trunks. The refugees crossed the border seeking freedom. The escape underscores ongoing tension at the border.

Berlin East West Berlin

Butte Boy 8 Hit By Auto In Hit and Run

Eight year old Larry Perkcich was admitted to Silver Bow General Hospital after a hit and run incident in the 2000 block on Walnut. Deputies said injuries were not yet known but he was under observation and resting. Parents listed as Mr and Mrs Walter Pericich of 1944 Walnut.

Larry Perkcich Silver Bow General Hospital Walnut Walter Pericich

Nkrumah to Visit Reds Tokyo in August

Ghana's President Kwame Nkrumah plans an Aug. 14 to 19 visit to Red China, Peiping's news agency announced, signaling a diplomatic trip to Beijing during the period.

Nkrumah Tokyo Kwame Nkrumah Ghana China Peiping News Agen

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