Elvis Presley Buried Today In Copper Coffin At Graceland
Thousands of fans gathered at Graceland as Elvis Presley lay in a seamless copper coffin in private viewings. Police estimated peak crowds around 50,000. the public viewing extended to 7:30 p.m. EDT before the body was entombed near his mother’s grave. The singer’s death prompted tributes from fans and President Carter, who called him unique and irreplacable.
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Elvis Presley
Memphis
Presley
Carter
Record rains ease fire danger but drought persists
Rains of about 1.88 inches in Los Angeles and over three inches in parts of Southern California sharply reduce fire risk but do little to curb the two year drought. Flooding kills at least two, with a missing boy, and damages crops near Imperial County. A Glendale child swept away, and a nearby Malibu death occur during the downpour. Space Shuttle Enterprise flight postponed as Edwards Lakebed fills.
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Los Angeles
California
Imperial County
Glendale
Alfred David Torres
Malibu
Russell Sherwood
Office of Emergency Services
Anaconda dumps surprise on officials
The Anaconda Co dumps sediment into Warm Springs Creek from Meyer's Dam without warning. State health officials weigh action as the company halted dumping after tests showed turbid water. Officials say a plan will be submitted to meet state regulations and avoid further issues.
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Anaconda Co
Warm Springs Creek
Anaconda
State Department of Health and Environmental Sciences
Fish and Game
Jim Yashro
Vashro
Alec Hansen
Yashro
Labor negotiator says unions aid Butte business climate
Butte attorney Don Robinson argues unions since five years ago foster a healthier business environment. He cites contracts from the culinary, bartenders, clerks, meat cutters and teamsters unions with no strike clauses, longer store hours and cooperation with employers. He notes higher local wages yet broader business cooperation, contrasting Montana cities where strikes occurred.
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Butte
Don Robinson
Betty Kissock
Robinson
Silver Bow Employers’ Association
Bartenders
Clerks
Summit Valley Homes
Labor Agree
Butte area notices and school events highlight page 17 to 21
The page lists a nuisance Dillon case and a special back to school section. Legion player excels in tryouts. NFL footballer Ernie Holmes is mentioned. Metal stocks slide on Wall Street. Commissioners discuss uniforms. Vital statistics and obituaries appear in the Butte area. Butte teachers ratify a new contract.
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Dillon
Legion
Buttte-area
Butte
Three Montana Prison Escapees Identified
Three inmates escaped Wednesday from Montana State Prison while on special duty at the assistant warden residence. Officials released names for two men, Michael Ross Klepinger 21 and James Edward Stinger 27, plus a third inmate identified only as C.M. Adams 24.
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Deer Lodge
Montana
Associated Press
Michael Ross Klepinger
Billings
James Edward Stinger
Missoula County
C.M., Adams
Weather outlook and scattered showers forecast
Today's caper reports widely scattered showers for Thursday with cooler temperatures Friday. The forecast calls for around 80 degrees during the day and 47 at night, with additional details on Page 2.
Two political forums on Thursday in Butte Montana
Gov. Tom Judge hosts a 7 30 p m neighborhood forum at Teamsters Hall with staffers Dave Fuller Kathy McGowan and John Orth present. An energy simulator will show energy use and related factors. Vying Rep. Max Baucus declines Judge's invitation and sticks to his own 8 p m City Hall council chambers meeting.
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Butte
Tom Judge
Teamsters Hall
Max Baucus
City Hall
Baucus
Montana
Judge's
Dave Fuller
Labor and Industry
Kathy McGowan
Citizen's Advocate
John Orth
Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Montana Energy Research Development Institute
Judge
Carter nominates Johnson as FBI chief
President Carter nominated Frank Johnson Jr. of Alabama to lead the FBI. Johnson, a federal district court judge, had been offered the post eight months earlier but refused. Attorney General Griffin Bell announced the nomination after seeking Johnson following recent word.
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New York Times
Washington
Carter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Frank Johnson Jr
Alabama
Federal District Court
Atty
Griffin Bell
Johnson
Bell
Whisky tasters guard flavor and money at Early Times lab
Dan Knopf and five tasters sample 500 barrels daily to judge whisky quality. They spit after tasting, avoid coffee breaks, and rely on human senses over machines. Knopf started in 1940 and can spot different plant batches.
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Louisville
Dan Knopf
Knopf
Early Times Distilling Co
Tri County fair in Deer Lodge hosts contests and rodeos
Deer Lodge hosts a four day Tri County fair from Thursday to Sunday with exhibitions a parade rodeos and a family night of contests. Entries come from Deer Lodge Granite and Powell counties with judging on Thursday and Friday an auction Friday night followed by family games including cow pie relays tug of wars pie eating shoveling and egg throwing. Saturday features a parade and amateur rodeo while Sunday offers a parade of champions and rodeo.
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Madison County
FFA
Deer Lodge
Granite
Powell Counties
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