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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1961

Page

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Forest Fires Rage Across Montana Idaho Fronts

High winds in the Montana Idaho region fanned 33 fires Sunday, 23 new ones. The Horseshoe Lake blaze in Clearwater National Forest expanded by 350 acres and has burned 3,610 acres. Sleeping Child fire, 90,000 acres, flared again after reignition. Army of reinforcements including Sioux and California crews prepared to assist as 34 bomber runs dropped retardant on multiple fronts.

Missoula Montana-Idaho Forest Service Horseshoe Lake Idaho Clearwater National Forest Surprise Creek Clearwater Forest South Dakota Cleveland National Forest California Lake Mountain Bear Creek Cedar Log Lake LaGrande Ore Nezperce Forest Concord Nezperce Sabe Creek Bitterroot National Forest Montana Harrington Ridge Bitterroot Bowman Wash Deer Lodge National Forest Cedar Lake Lolo National Forest

Frondizi Survives Military Crisis Over Guevara Visit

Argentine President Arturo Frondizi met with military chiefs after anger over Cuban Ernesto Guevara’s visit. Officials said Frondizi reaffirmed Argentina’s firm stance against Cuba and communism while refusing to fire Foreign Minister Mugica who arranged the Guevara meeting.

Buenos Aires Argentina Arturo Frondizi Ernesto Guevara Frondizi Cuba Adolfo Mugica Guevara Fidel Castro

Weather quip nicks visit as Johnson harmless

In East Berlin an announcer joked on air about Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson’s West Berlin visit. The radio host read a weather report stating Hurricane Johnson turned out to be harmless, reflecting lighthearted humor during the event.

Mikoyan renews U S attack in Kyoto rebuke

Soviet First Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan condemned U S policy at a Kyoto meeting with Japanese leftists. He warned Hiroshima and Nagasaki fate could recur for Kyoto if World War II had not ended and criticized the U S Japanese mutual security pact as a barrier to better Soviet Japanese ties.

Kyoto Japan Anastas Mikoyan United States U.S Hiroshima Nagasaki Sokyo Labor Union

Berliners Cheer Yanks As 1500 Troops Enter West Berlin

A 1500 troop battle group arrived in West Berlin as Vice President Johnson and Mayor Brandt greeted them. The contingent traveled 110 miles from West Germany through Communist territory with Soviet coordination to prevent trouble, signaling Western resolve against Soviet pressure.

Man Killed in Butte Road Crash On Harrison Street

John Diestel 57 of 1742 Longfellow was struck and killed by a northbound auto on Butte's South Side around 12 25 AM. Driver George Groesbeck 16, of 2212 Ottawa, halted after the impact. an unconsumed beer bottle shattered the windshield, injuring a passenger.

John Diestel Longfellow Butte Diestel Andy Aleksich George Groesbeck Ottawa Highway Patrol Mel Mooney Groesbeck Mooney Harrison Nite Owl Mary Trescothick St. James Community Hospital Silver Bow County Lewis Prater Ramsay

Kennedy alters schedule to return to Washington

President Kennedy reversed plans Sunday night and will fly to Washington Monday to confer with Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson about Johnsons upcoming trip to Germany. Earlier Johnson was to report to Kennedy in Hyannisport on his morale-boosting visit to West Germany and Berlin.

Hyannisport Mass Kennedy Washington Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson Germany West Germany Berlin

Berlin pledge and convoy halt amid Berlin crisis

A U S pledge to support Berlin continues even as a 300 truck convoy stops. Bonn reports East German authorities plan to close the West German to Berlin access highway, a claim later disavowed by Berlin.

Berlin America Bonn West Germany Wald-Ulrich Wirth Konrad

Dillon Plans Celebration For Oct. 1 Groundbreaking

Clark Canyon Dam site will host a noon free buffalo and beef barbecue with formal ceremonies at 2. State and national officials have accepted invites. Local civic groups and multiple chambers coordinate site, meals, logistics, publicity, and transportation, with a planning meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Vigilante Electric Building.

Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce Clark Canyon Water Supply Co East Beach Ario Herman Charles Davis J. W. Watters Ed Ashworth Bob Hazeltine Arnold Paddock Vigilante Electric Tash

Weather and road spend report data from AP input

Partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers through Tuesday. Montana east shows cloudiness with showers, west warmer. highs 80 to 95. Mexico City reports federal highway program spending over 832 million pesos by year end. 12 hour maximums and 18 hour minimums set ending 5 p.m. MST Sunday.

Butte Montana Mexico City

Orientation Day At Butte High For New Students

Butte High School hosts orientation Tuesday for all new students including entrants from Butte Junior High and transfers. Principal Forrest Wilson says the program covers school rules and policies, locker assignments will be issued, and students should report at 9 a.m. via the Wyoming Street entrance to the auditorium for a preliminary meeting.

Butte High School Forrest Wilson Butte Junior High Wyoming Street

Falls Airman Is State's 171st Road Fatality

William L. Storms 24 of Great Falls an airman at Malmstrom Air Force Base died in a traffic crash near the city limits. The driver Gary Bennett was uninjured. Police say excessive speed caused the rollover on Interstate 15. Cascade County recorded its 12th traffic death this year.

Great Falls William L. Storms Malmstrom Air Force Base Storms Montana Interstate 15 Gary Francis Bennett Jim Ledakis Ledakis

Hodges Paints Rosy Scene of Prosperity

Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges told Sen. Kenneth Keating that the United States enjoys rising prosperity with higher personal incomes and low unemployment. He forecast no tax increase, no inflation, and only a slight rise in living costs, noting the gross national product has hit new records and will grow further.

Washington (Ap Luther H. Hodges United States Kenneth B Keating R-N.y Hodges

Helena Pair Die Of Fall Injuries At Frontier Town

Helena couple Ray and Margarite Smidt died from head injuries after a balcony railing failed at Frontier Town west of Helena. Four injured included Marc Buterbaugh and Tom Tobin. the group had been at a season-membership party. Funeral services pending.

Helena Marc Buterbaugh Tom Tobin Frontier Town Lewis and Clark County Dave Middleman Smidt

Soviets Consider Stronger Stance on France at UN Session

The Soviet Union seeks tougher action against France than the Asian African group for Tunisia. The choice to back or split resolutions remains uncertain as the 99 member General Assembly prepares to debate France's presence in Tunisian territory and the Bizerte base. The United States may vote for the resolution or abstain again.

United Nations, N.Y Soviet Union France U.N. General Assembly Tunisia Soviet Bloc Bizerte United States Council U.S

$100 and Register Are Hauled Away

A Sunday early morning break in at Bernie's Pharmacy 2310 Cobban netted thieves 100 dollars in cash and a 600 dollar cash register. Owner Bernie Laz zari said other articles were taken though not yet determined. The break in occurred after 5 20 am.

Bernie's Bernie Lazzari

Navy Patents Inflatable Airplane Amid Carrier Debate

Navy patents its inflatable aircraft amid controversy from admirals who fear its threat to carrier roles. Capt. Cooper Bright claims potential use aboard ships. a review is near disclosure. Navy Secy Genally says full unbiased consideration will occur despite Bright promoting his idea with government printing support. Transfers for Bright are on hold pending the review.

Vern Haulgand Washington Navy Cooper B. Bright Bright Conally San Francisco

Bear damages car seat while searching for food in Glacier Park

A black bear tore into a visitor’s car near Alder Trail on Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, climbing into the back seat to reach food left in the trunk. Paul Forton of Howell Michigan reported damage to the rear seat after leaving a window slightly open. Park officials remind visitors to lock food away and shut all windows when food is inside a vehicle.

West Glacier Glacier Park Paul Forton Howell Mich Alder Trail

Montana Insurance Agents Open 30th Conference

Delegates totaling about 300 attend the opening of the Montana Association of Insurance Agents two day sessions in Butte. C G Bartles as convention chair announces registration Sunday and events including a trapshoot, cocktail party, ladies luncheon and style show, golf at the Butte Country Club, with Carl Daniel and Mayor Vern Griffith scheduled for opening remarks Monday morning.

Montana Association of Insurance Agents Butte Trap and Finlen Hotel Butte Country Club Carl Daniel Butte State Association Vern Griffith

Quadros Orders Time Clocks for Executive Palace

Brasília AP report says President Janio Quadros has ordered time clocks installed in the Executive Palace. All workers except high officials must punch in and out, formalizing attendance.

Brasilia Janio Quadros Brazils

Emperor Haile Selassie to form committee for constitution revision

Addis Ababa government announces Emperor Haile Selassie will establish a committee to study and revise Ethiopia's 1956 constitution. The move signals potential constitutional changes and political reform efforts within the imperial administration.

Addis Ababa Haile Selassie Ethiopia

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