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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1965
Page
1
President Johnson approved a $1.75 billion FB111 program to produce 210 bombers by 1971. McNamara said the B52 and B58 fleets will be retired, with first aircraft becoming operational in 1968 and full readiness by 1971 as Congress may be asked to fund the effort.
Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri announced a February trip to the United States to confer with President Lyndon Johnson and forge a closer India United States understanding. The plan follows Johnson’s order to speed up 1.5 million tons of wheat shipments to India amid recent strains.
The Anaconda Copper Mining Co. will build a several million dollar addition to the Clyde E. Weed copper ore concentrating plant in Butte Montana with construction set to begin in early 1966 and completion in early 1967. The new section aims to improve recovery of acid soluble copper and will be east of the main building on the existing site.
In Selma Alabama an all white jury acquitted Elmer Cook William Stanley Hoggle and Namon O Neal Hoggle of murdering Rev James Reed a Unitarian pastor from Boston who came to join civil rights efforts The verdict drew applause from white spectators and groans from Black attendees as Reed died from head injuries after an attack outside a Negro cafe on March 9
Astronauts Lovell and Borman report nasal congestion and minor medical trials as Gemini 7 nears the halfway point of its 14 day mission at 100 percent oxygen. Doctors discuss decongestant options while the crew stays in good health. Gemini 6 is set to blast off Sunday for a close flyby rehearsal essential to moon mission plans.
Deputies continue efforts to identify a 20 year old man found under a railroad bridge near Waltham by a Milwaukee Road crew. He has amnesia and frost bitten hands and feet. he recalls nothing except possibly a name like Jim and a fall into a river last Sunday. Fingerprints are with the FBI.
The Associated Press reports two snow fronts moving into Montana with about one inch expected in western and southern regions by Saturday before diminishing. Drivers on Lost Trail and Chief Joseph passes are advised to carry chains as snow deepens on the Continental Divide south of Hamilton.
A Helena jury awarded 52 Helena Valley residents refunds ranging from 135 to 825 for alleged promised refunds after gas main installations by Montana Power Co. The plaintiffs argued a Montana Power employee, John Larimer, stated refunds. Montana Power denied any refunds and argued costs related to service and installation were not connected. Judge W. W. Lessley presided. two judges recused themselves. Jury vote favored the plaintiffs 11 to 1, with individual judgments set for each claimant.
Astronomers identified a fiery sky object Friday as an unusually large meteor. White hot debris sparked grass and woods fires in Michigan and other states as pieces rained down. Children in Livonia and Warren found metallic fragments while investigators traced sightings from New York to California during the Geminid meteor shower. The Califormia sighting described a green glow with a tail and an explosion fragmenting the object.
Arson is suspected after Glynn Kegley 30 was found dead in a fire damaged Missoula home. The body was sent to Glendive for autopsy and external injuries were not found. FBI analysts will study house materials.
The Montana Historical Society endorsed preserving the Missouri River stretch between Fort Peck and Fort Benton as a wild, unspoiled waterway. Director Michael Kennedy urged broad support, noting the Lewis and Clark route has already suffered alteration and stressing the segment's rich history. Kennedy cited past conservation efforts by Roosevelt, Langford, Yellowstone and Glacier advocates.
The West German tug Atlantik removed all crew from the near derelict Greek freighter Costantis early Saturday after a distress call. The Queen Mary diverted 363 miles to aid, incurring 34 000 dollars in losses. the freighter remains afloat 300 miles southwest of Ireland and is being towed toward the French coast.
Regents review proposed university construction plans amid ongoing campus development. Officials consider funding options and potential site adjustments as part of the planning process.
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