Bitterroot Fire Ravages 32000 Acres In Sweep
In a half hour on Saturday, the Sleeping Child fire burned about 32000 acres in Region 1. Wind gusts to 60 mph pushed flames across lines, forcing crews of 1500 to retreat. Fire boss Han Branagh and pilot James Cox reported the rapid, devastating spread and the effort to start over that night.
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Sleeping Child
Bitterroot Forest
Hamilton
Han Branagh
Johnson Flying Service
James Cox
Berlin border closed at Brandenburg Gate to halt refugees
West Berlin reports the Brandenburg Gate crossing shut by East German police on orders tied to a Warsaw Pact refugee control drive. The move follows a Soviet backed demand for reliable border policing, as refugees flood Marienfelde camp with thousands arriving daily.
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East Germany
West Berlin
East
ADN
Bradenburg Gate
Berlin
Khrushchev
West Germany
U.S
Soviet Union
Marienfelde
William Johns IOOF Secretary Dies After 22 Years Service
William H. Johns 76 of 15 W Fremont died Saturday evening in a local hospital after a brief illness. Born in 1885 in Australia he came with parents to the United States in 1908 and settled in Canada. He served as secretary of the Grand Lodge IOOF Montana for 22 years and was an engineer with Clark interests in Butte. He belonged to the Methodist faith and to Fidelity Lodge No. 8 and the Engineers Union. Surviving relatives include sisters and brothers in law Catherine Stahl Helena Emily Stodden and others. Remains in White's Funeral Home.
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William H. Johns
W. Fremont
Grand Lodge
IOOF
Montana
Mr. Johns
Australia
United States
Canada
Clark
Butte
Johns
Fidelity Lodge No. 8
Engineers Union
Johnons
B. C
Jack Catherine Stahl
Clarence Holler
Emily Stodden
Helena
White
Fusenal
Weather Outlook With Thunder Showers Across Regions
The forecast calls for fair conditions through Monday with isolated afternoon or evening thundershowers in eastern Montana. Temperatures rise to 85 to 95 across the state with Sunday night lows 50 to 65, while western Montana remains partly cloudy with similar high ranges and mild changes in temperature.
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Montana
Teams near finish on Mont Blanc tunnel link
In Lyon France engineers report the 8 and a half mile Mont Blanc tunnel project is within 10 months of completion. Two teams starting from opposite ends meet about 1 percent apart signaling nearing completion.
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Lyon
France
Cams
Kennedy Takes It Easy During Cruise
President Kennedy spent a quiet day at Nantucket Sound with Mrs. Kennedy and their two children aboard the 52-foot Marlin. He reviewed Washington documents and received an intelligence briefing from Cmdr. Taze k T. Shepard Jr. Berlin crisis was a major topic discussed with top aides before Kennedy prepared to depart Washington.
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Hyannisport
Mass
Kennedy
Hazy
Nantucket Sound
Cape Cod
Pierre Salinger
Berlin
Dean Rusk
Robert S. McNamara
Washington
Salinger
McNamara
White House
Khrushchev Threatens Berlin Crisis With Nuclear Bluster
Khrushchev escalates Berlin crisis with nuclear threats aimed at Western Europe and neutral nations. U S officials call it a possible bluff but warn of dangerous elements. Delegates Llewellyn Thompson and George Kennan return to Washington for negotiations guidance as Nehru and other neutral leaders prepare to meet in Belgrade in three weeks.
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Washington
Khrushchev
Berlin
United States
Nehru
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
U. S
Europe
Dean Rusk
Llewellyn Thompson
George F. Kennan
Copper Output In Chile At Standstill
About 16 000 copper miners walked out at El Salvador and Portrerillos in demand for higher wages while sympathy strikes hit Chuquicamata and El Teniente. The yield falls to about 50 000 tons monthly, with El Salvador and Portrerilles seeking 35 percent raises and the company offering 7 percent. Government cites legality of the walkout at Salvad or and Portrerilles but calls sympathy strike illegal. Copper accounts for about 6 percent of Chile’s foreign exchange. daily tax revenue loss estimated at 25 000 dollars.
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Chile
el Salvador
Portrerillos
Hugo Galves
Anaconda Co
Anaconda
Chuquicamata
Kennecott Company
el Teniente
Portrerrilles
Portrerilles
Salvador
Copperworkers Confederation
Andes Copper Mining Co
Butte Industrial Development Corp Forming For Growth
Articles of incorporation prepared for the Butte Industrial Development Corp to promote site and building provision for firms locating in Butte and trade area. The group, led by the Chamber of Commerce and Butte Citizens Project, seeks government action and bank support, with initial discussions and a 10 000 share common stock cap at 50 par.
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Butte
Butte Industrial Development Corp
Butterness
Chamber of Commerce
Butte Citizens Project
Dave Hartley
Department of Commerce
Hartley
Silver Bow County
Artic of Incorporation
Chamber and Citizens Project
Direccsc Ree
Candy Stripers Serve at St James Hospitals
Colleen O Keefe reads The Three Bears to Michael Tregear and Kerry Meager in the pediatric ward at Community hospital. The newly organized Candy Stripers of St James and St James Community hospitals dedicate themselves to caring for the ill.
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Candy Stripers
St. James and
St. James Community Hospitals
Colleen O’keefe
The
Three Bears
Michael Tregear
Kerry Meager
Community
Women’s World
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Cox
Branagh
Brandenburg Gate
William Johns
Billings Butte
Drummond
Great Falls
Havre Oenne
Lewistown
Livingston
Miles City
W. Yellowstone
Nikita
P Dor
London
Santiago
By Frank Quinn
Port Credit
Ont
Queen Elizabeth Highway
Antoine Lyne
Pittsburga
Vivian Bluett
Routo
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