Forest fires rage as flames spread in western forests
Robertson reports multiple fires across Colville National Forest Glacier National Park and Kaniksu Forest area burning from 40 to over 250 acres. Firefighters fear spread with winds calm but unpredictable as crews and rangers, including 100 Glacier Park rangers, battle the worst season in years.
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Robertson
Colville National Forest
Kootenai
Kaniksu Forest
Glacier National Park
Keith Neilson
Jack Dodd
Liberty ship loaded with 2000 tons of explosives sinks in fog
The Navy searches for an unmanned World War II Liberty ship believed sunk off Alaska after last Thursday's fog. Coast Guard warns ships to keep 10 miles away as crews in Tatnuck and Confidence assist in the rescue effort amid rough seas. The ship carried 2000 tons of explosives and rests about 1400 miles southwest of Anchorage in 3000 feet of water.
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NEW York Times
Washington
Navy
Alaska
Coast Guard
Aleutian Island
Amchitka
Anchorage
Tatnuck
Defense Department
Stevenson
Butte approves 1967 68 city budget with small mill increase
Butte Montana city council adopted a 4.164 million dollar FY 1967 68 budget with one change a mill levy rise to 52.79 from 52.44. Mayor Powers called it the best in the state and noted general revenue and several dedicated funds totaling over 1.3 million dollars across departments.
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Tom Powers
Powers
Montana
Dri
County park sale proceeds to fund special park account
Atty General Forrest H. Anderson ruled the county's share from selling its interest in Father Sheehan Memorial Park must be deposited into a special park fund. County Commissioner Bob Sparks quoted the ruling and noted a prior $220,000 appraisal.
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Atty
Forrest H. Anderson
Father Sheehan
Bob Sparks
Sparks
Mark P. Sullivan
Grizzly Attack Kills 19 Year Old Michele Koons at Glacier Park
In Glacier National Park a grizzly bear mauled and killed 19 year old Michele Koons of San Diego and seriously injured 18 year old Julie Helgesen of Albert Lea while two other girls and a boy escaped. Park rangers later recovered Koons near the campground as they searched for the animals.
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Dunn
Larry Dale
Miss Koons
Julie Helgesen
Albert Lea
Koons
Rhin Wild Moon Country
Dale
Noseck
Ronald A. Noseck
Denise E. Huckle
San Manuel
Ariz
Ing
Susan Sampson
Kalispell
Trout Lake
Glacier Park
Kellner Named Board Director In Billings Meeting
Kellner was named to the board succeeding the late Floyd A. Green. The board approved purchasing land for the Community Mental Health Center in Billings and re elected officers. Four motions were designed to fund salary increases at two institutions. Dr. H. T. Caraway announced Kellner’s appointment. Caraway was re chosen as board chairman and Henry Loble of Helena was re elected as vice chairman.
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Kellner
Floyd A. Green
Billings
H. T. Caraway
Henry Loble
Helena
Butte pacesetters open new front
Butte pacesetters organize as an independent community group formed by local men and women who reject any crusade label. Monday’s session featured city leaders and FBI veteran Quinn, now executive director of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Tamm, a Butte native, and Joe Shea led the steering group as plans to cut delinquency and clean up abandoned cars were announced.
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PACE
Quinn
FBI
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Washington, D. C
Tamm
Butte
Butte High School
No Decision on School Levies and County Budget
The Board of County Commissioners failed to finalize the 1967 68 county budget and school district mill levies. A final budget and levies were expected Tuesday but remained unsettled with two to one votes and last minute changes. The panel may extend beyond the August deadline.
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Board of County Commissioners
Bob Sparks
Sparks
State of San Se Ee
Johnson
Mark P. Sullivan
Holman
William L. Dalling
Weather Outlook for Butte Anaconda Area Continues Warm
Continued fair and warm conditions through Tuesday and Wednesday with zero percent rain. Highs near 86 today and a year age high of 89 with a low around 39. weather table notes page 2.
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Butte - Anaconda
Livingston publisher urges Senate to reject failing newspaper act
A Livingston Montana weekly publisher urged Senate opposition to the failing newspaper act proposed by Sen Carl Hayden advocating it would concentrate power and restrict press freedom. The publisher cited Montana concerns during the statement in Washington.
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Washington
Montana
Senate
Armed rangers guard Glacier National Park after bear attacks
In Glacier National Park rangers armed with high powered rifles waited at two spots Monday night as bears were killed after two attacks. Michele Koons, 19, of San Diego was killed in the Trout Lake area. Trails were closed and six people were escorted from the area while the park remained open. Rangers interviewed survivors seeking clues to motive.
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West Glacier
Est
Glacier National Park
Ie Been
Trout Lake
Michele Koons
San Diego
Calif
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Glacier Wall
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Yellowstone Park
Dino
Saur
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Neileon
Andrews
Health and Sanitation
Iallevy
SID
Engineers Trust
Federal
County
William R. McMeekin
Green Lane
District Court
Charles Harrington
Jack Sullivan
Murray Lind
Mont
Michele
Sloopy
Lerton Hooker
Joe
Gub) Shea
Wlrich
Igni
Livingston
County News of
Livingston, Mont
Martin
NBC
Tame
Nelson
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