08 Aug 1965
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1965
Page
1
Four Montanans died in three separate crashes on state highways Friday night and Saturday morning. Victims were Dennis Austreng and James Peterson Jr. of Sidney, Warren Gower of Bozeman, and Edward Holm Westlake of Sidney.
Butte saw two major fires over Friday night and Saturday morning destroying the Travonia Mine dry warehouse and the Meaderville Volunteer Fire Dept. station house along with several vacant homes. The Meaderville hall and several Harrison and Main Street homes burned while the Travonia Mine area suffered extensive heat but spared nearby residences. Fire crews, led by Asst. Chief Bernard Morgan, fought both blazes with multiple hoses and pumps, with one injury reported. The incident rekindled memories of the hall’s former role in local Christmas displays and a prior 1934 fire that led to rebuilt facilities. The Travonia Mine had been idle for about 15 years. Cause of both fires remained undetermined as investigators reviewed the scenes.
Tokyo AP dispatch reports Red China warned the United States again that Chinese forces would fight alongside the Viet Cong if needed. Beijing blasted President Johnson’s July 28 troop increase and criticized U.S. aims, calling U.S. morale weak and its peace talk hypocritical.
Smeltermen’s Day, honoring the Smeltermens Union, will be observed Sunday and Monday in Anaconda. Stores and Daly Bank and Trust Co. close Monday. Events include a child’s treat at 10:30 a.m. at Washoe Park, a mining district softball tournament, a downtown sports program, and a Main Street street dance.
The forecast calls for mostly fair and warm conditions in Butte and east of Divide with a few isolated afternoon thundershowers on Monday. Daytime highs around 89 in Butte, 85 to 95 in the east, and 85 to 95 on the west with mild nights.
Silver Bow County hosts a two day exposition combining 4H Exhibit Days with the 4H FFA Livestock Show and Sale. Public viewing at Race Track Fire Hall runs 3 30 to 6 30 and 7 30 to 10 p m next Wednesday and the following evening.
The Justice Department seeks abolition of Mississippi's $2 poll tax as discriminatory, with similar suits against Alabama Texas and Virginia being prepared. Literacy tests are suspended in seven Southern states and 26 North Carolina counties as federal examiners prepare voting access, under President Johnson's directive to enforce the Voting Rights Act.
A small White House sit down protest against Vietnam war ends with four staying through Friday night and no incident. Joan Baez leaves the demonstration as others quit. Nationwide pacifist actions continue with a 54 hour fast in Philadelphia and a march planned in Kansas City.
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