Two Resounding Votes Cut Out Montana Dam
The House rejected the Knowles Dam project on the Flathead River in western Montana in two decisive votes. A 132 to 66 standing vote followed by a 329 to 41 roll call vote to oppose funding moved to instruct the conference committee to continue opposition. The measure had Senate approval in prior years.
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Elmer W. Lammi Washington
UPI
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Knowles
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Montana
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Senate
Opponents hail Knowles Dam defeat in House vote
Opponents of the Knowles Dam cheered a House rejection of the 250 million federal project on Montana's Flathead River. Gov. Tim Babcock called the action encouraging while Rep. Arnold Olsen vowed to push for congressional authorization again. The decision affects Montana Power Co plans for upstream dams and faces Senate fate with river basins bill.
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United Press International
Knowles
House
Montana
Flathead
Arnold Olsen
Dmont
Olsen
Tim Babcock
Washington
Congress
Montana Power
Helena
Babcock
Flathead River
Montana Power Co
Reunion Makes Joyful Welcome For Freed Hostages In Bolivia
Four Americans freed after 10 days in Catavi Siglo Veinte district hug relatives in La Paz. Kristula and Martin are USIA officers. Rifkin is a USAID adviser. Johnson plans a Christmas return flight. group released amid government dissident clashes and miner federation talks.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Michael A. Kristula
Harriet
Mariela Martin
Thomas M. Martin Jr
Sue Rifkin
Bernard Rifkin
Robert Fergerstrom
Johnson
United States
U.N
Jaime Caballero Tamayo
New York
U.S. General Assembly
Oruro
Catavi-Siglo Veinte
Victor Paz Estenssoro
Juan le
Johnson appeals at U.N. to end Cold War
President Johnson urged 113 nations at the United Nations to end the Cold War once and for all though he warned progress would be slow. Soviet envoy Fedorenko praised the address, calling it a positive approach to world problems. Johnson stressed a durable peace and a crusade to lift disease poverty and illiteracy worldwide.
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Frank Cormier
United Nations
N.Y
Johnson
Representa
General Assembly
Nikolai T. Fedorenko
Fedorenko
Bohdan Lewandowski
Poland
Washington
United States
Texas
Court of Appeals Reverses U S Red Party Conviction
The U S Court of Appeals reversed a conviction of the Communist Party on charges it failed to file government forms. The panel ruled the earlier trial did not show how the party could avoid self incrimination by signing forms. The government may seek a rehearing or appeal.
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Washington
UPI
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Supreme Court
Man Killed in Collision With Snowplow near Harlo
A White Sulphur Springs man Ed Moler 60 was killed when his car clipped a snowplow blade while attempting to pass a tanker truck on US 12 seven miles east of Har lowton. Coroner M J Wetzel cited poor visibility from snow as the cause and noted Moler was driving alone.
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Harlowton
UPI
US 12
Wheatland County
M. J. Wetzel
Ed Moler
Wetzel
Moler
Montana
Dan Corcoran
Corcoran
House OKs bill to place Kennedy half dollar portrait
The House approved a bill to mint a Kennedy half dollar with the president's likeness starting January 1. The vote was 352 to 46, sending the measure to the Senate for action.
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Washington
House
John F. Kennedy
Senate
Weather Outlook For Butte And East Of Divide
Cloudy with light snow flurries today and tonight. High near 20 and low around 8. East of Divide, continued cloudiness with occasional snow into Thursday. Wednesday highs 0 to 5 east, 10 to 25 west. Wednesday night lows 0 to 10 east, 5 to 15 above west. Thursday highs 15 to 25 with slightly warmer conditions. Maximums shown for 18 hours.
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Butte
Divide
Red Wall Opens to West Berlin Families for Christmas
West Berliners may visit relatives in East Berlin for the first time in over two years as a one way opening begins Friday after an accord between the West Berlin city government and East Germany. Some 700000 people expected to cross before January 5 with daily permits valid through midnight. Locals exult as families reconnect after prior Christmas separations.
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Red Wall
West Berlin
Berlin
Wall
Knowles Action Hailed by MPC
The Montana Power Co president J. E. Corette hailed the House vote rejecting the Knowles Dam project by eight to one, calling it gratifying news for Montanans. The conference committee vote stood 329 to 41 to maintain opposing Knowles Dam, citing a projected $11.4 million annual loss and $1.15 billion over 100 years. Representatives from both parties supported protecting Flathead Indian rights under the 1855 treaty.
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House of Representatives
J. E. Corette
Montana Power Co
Knowles
Congress
Pickle Wins Vacant Texas House Seat in 10th District
Democrat J. J. Pickle defeated Republican Jim Dobbs 25 548 to 15 521 to fill the Texas 10th Congressional District seat vacated by Homer Thornberry. President Johnson cast a single absentee vote for Pickle as observers note post Kennedy assassination political impact.
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Tex
UPI
10Th
Texas
J. J
Jake) Pickle
Johnson
Pickle
Jim Dobbs
Dobbs
Jack Ritter
Kennedy
House
Homer Thornberry
Dtex
Senate
The Torch Is Passed Kennedy Assassination Book Offered
The Montana Standard and Butte Daily Post publish a preview of The Torch Is Passed a lavish Associated Press produced 100 page hard cover with 100 images in color and black and white. The book recounts Kennedy’s journey from the White House to Texas and Arlington with reporting by Saul Pett and three others. About a million copies will be distributed 500 newspapers participate and orders at 2 dollars are accepted through a coupon and in the business office 25 W Granite.
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Standard Post
White House
Texas
Arlington
Associated Press
Saul Pett
Granite
Standard-Post Business Office
Post Office Box 350 Poughkeepsie Fragment
Local text from The Montana Standard-Post references a post office box in Poughkeepsie and a quoted title fragment. The readable portion mentions box numbers and a partial title The, suggesting archival or publication notes. No further context or dates are available in the readable excerpt.
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Montana Standard-Post
Poughkeepsie, N.Y
United Nations of Birds Roost Greet Owl Visit Near Walkerville
In Walkerville near the Harvey residence sparrows mobbed an owl that had sought refuge in a front yard tree. The bird withstood the assault for hours on Tuesday before finally flying away in the afternoon. Mrs. Harvey and son Russell filmed the scene, the first owl sighting in the area.
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Edwin Harvey
Bennett
Walkerville
United Nations
Harvey
Santa to Visit Clark Park Sunday in Butte
The City Recreation Department announced that Santa from North Pole headquarters will arrive at Clark Park Sunday at 1:30 p.m. He will bring a treat for each youngster. Santa has previously arrived by helicopter and this year arrives by City of Butte truck. Hot chocolate will be served at the Clark Park club house all day Tuesday.
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North Pole
Santa
Clark Park
Don Peoples
City of Butte
Clark Park Club House
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