16 Aug 1967
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1967
Page
1
Seven year old Del Leu of East Lancing, Mich explores the giant landslide site that buried 28 campers in one of the nation’s worst quakes eight years ago. A new circular visitor center across U.S. 287 opened July 13 and has drawn 17,000 visitors.
A two day federal conference begins in Deer Lodge to review alleged air pollution in the Garrison area. Testimony from state and local agencies, the company, and residents is expected. The meeting precedes a possible action by the HEW and aims to recommend measures to halt pollution.
A coroner’s jury found Richard W. Head Jr. was driving at excessive speed when his car collided head on with James A. Reilly’s motorcycle on the Columbia Gardens road July 31. Reilly died instantly. Head admitted driving 65 or 70 mph or more.
Reports indicate Sonny Liston desires another fight as discussions surface about potential opponents and locations. Analysts note persistent interest in a high profile rematch amid ongoing boxing debates and public interest.
Glacier National Park rangers shot two male grizzly bears believed to have killed two teenage girls in separate encounters near Glacier. Blood and possible human flesh were found on the bears. Injured victim Julie Helgeson and Michele Koons died, while more bears were killed in the same period. Wildlife experts caution attacks are rare and bears retreat when not provoked. Continued coverage on page 2.
In Fairbanks Alaska a mass evacuation was under consideration as flood damage tops 200 million dollars. River churn and 30,000 residents faced rescue on rooftops while officials named Col Louis Rohr to coordinate plans. Fire and police operations were hampered by high water and debris.
Agreement on mill levies for the 1967 68 county budget looms with a cliff hanger likely to end Wednesday as final levies are announced. The City of Butte adopted its plan.
In Kalispell Montana a bear mauling survivor, Ducat, tells how he played dead after a bear dragged a girl near a garbage dump. His father Marshall Ducat refuses further interviews as courtney Hart notes the victim Julie Helgeson died from head and lung injuries.
Tonight’s forecast mirrors a warm day with a high near 88 and a low around 45. A year ago the values were 93 and 43, and the weather table appears on Page 2.
A Montana man who refused to comply with a draft order under the Universal Military Training and Service Act appeared before U S Judge W D Murray with his court appointed attorney. Government prosecutors presented exhibits as the case moved toward a verdict with the judge taking the matter under advisement.
A feature on The First Head Shop notes sales of incense posters and stoneware items, with Jeff Glick predicting $500000 in revenue by mid year. The piece describes franchises in Greenwich Village and other cities and details popular products like peace pipes and hash cook books.
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