University system contracts awarded for Missoula and Butte projects
The Montana Board of Examiners awarded 134 409 dollars in remodeling contracts for Montana University System units in Missoula and Butte. Gleason Construction Co. Missoula received 78 650 dollars to remodel Craig Hall showers and ventilation at the University of Montana. In Butte, Knuckey Construction Co. received 46 566 dollars for a library addition and alterations at Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology, and Toljan Electric Co. 9 193 dollars for electrical work.
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Helena
Missoula
Butte
Montana University System
Board of Examiners
Gleason Construction Co
Craig Hall
University of Montana
Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology
Knuckey Construction Co
Toljan Electric Co
Atty
Forrest H. Anderson
Tech Library
Northern School Supply Co
Great Falls
Tim Babcock
Frank Murray
Anderson
Miles City
Campeau & Crennan
Highway Department
Ore
Livingston Fire Chief Reinstated After Council Session
Livingston Fire Chief Bill Dennis was reinstated by the City Council after an hour long executive session. The mayor had asked the council to act as jury on three charges signed by nine of ten fire department employees. The main charge claimed strained employee relations amid a disputed funds issue.
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Livingston (Ap
Bill Dennis
George Ommundsen
Livingston City Council
Legislature Orientation Plans For January Session
Legislation briefing and workshops will orient freshmen lawmakers on how the Montana Legislature functions. Sessions begin January 2 with tax topics January 3 and 4. Governor’s State of the State address is tentatively set for January 3.
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State Bureau
James Felt
Reputant
Montana State University
Sheridan
MSU
Felt
Senate
Christmas Hope Dims As Boys Lose Stolen Bicycle
In New Orleans two boys, Alphonse and Homer Frederick, who earn money on errands to buy a bicycle, have it stolen before Christmas for a second year. They live with their grandmother on Social Security and welfare totaling 97.10, paying 57 rent, surviving on beans and help from a neighbor. Police say the unlicensed bike is unlikely to be recovered.
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New Orleans
UPI
Alphonse Frederick
Homer
Alphonse
Fair Grounds
Camille Frederick
Frederick
Four Die In Flaming Wreck On Indianapolis Street
A gasoline truck flipped on a busy Indianapolis street causing flaming gasoline to spray three cars. Four people trapped in the wreckage died. Three others were hospitalized. The truck driver Orval Hulley 51 sustained 9 percent burns. Roy Burris 40 aided a teacher during the crash.
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Indianapolis Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Orval Hulley
Roy Burris
Burris
Sharon Roach
U.S. asks U Thant to push Vietnam talks for cease fire
The United States asks UN Secretary General U Thant to take any steps needed to secure talks toward a cease fire in Vietnam. In a letter to Thant, Ambassador Arthur Goldberg pledged full cooperation and said mutual hostilities cannot be arranged without discussions. Thant is studying the proposal as a 48 hour Christmas truce nears.
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William “. Oatis
United Nations, N.Y
United States
U.N
U Thant
Vietnam
U.S
Arthur J. Goldberg
Thant
Goldberg
Johnson
White House
Paul VI
General Assembly
Butte merchants scrub sidewalks for Christmas cleanup
In 23 degree morning, Butte merchants scrub sidewalks as Christmas approaches. Steve and Mike Axelson, sons of Mrs. Wilda Axelson, hose down the first block on South Montana. James R. Shea hoses near his insurance agency as merchants spray small pine cones on the parking meters.
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Butte
Pally
Steve
Mike Axelson
Wilda Axelson
Richards Funeral Home
Montana
James R. Shea
Insurance Agency
Butte Montana Weather Forecast Update
Variable cloudiness today and Wednesday with showers in mountains. Cooler Wednesday. 30 percent chance of precipitation today, zero tonight. High today 42, low tonight 22. One year ago in Butte: 43 and 24. Weather chart on page 12.
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Butte
Battle over JFK book continues as parties seek compromise
New York AP article says as eight days remain before a court hearing, lawyers negotiate over passages Philips regarding Mrs. Kennedy and the book The Death of a President. Harper & Row aims to publish for historical accuracy while Kennedy representatives push for redactions.
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NEW York
John F. Kennedy
Harper & Row
Cass Canfield
Kennedy
Canfield
Butteman rescues family from icy Boulder River crash
Vin cent Boyle, newly appointed city sanitarian, rescued Mrs DeMers and her three children Monett Lorrie and George after their car skidded on Highway 91 and overturned into three feet of water. He aided at Boulder Hospital and Deputy Harold DeMers noted repeated accidents nearby.
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Boulder
Dennis DeMers
Vincent Boyle
Butte
Boulder Hospital
Page Six Highlights Title Shot Claim and Grizzlies Victory
Rouse states he cannot secure a title shot and explains reasons. Grizzlies and Carroll triumph while Eastern and Western suffer defeats. Anaconda resident’s grandson earns Rhodes Scholar status.
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Rouse
Grizzlies
Carroll
Anaconda
Sleigh Driver Claus Sought In Chimney Incident
Oklahoma City patrol issues an all points bulletin from the South Pole Patrol about Santa Claus, a 52 year old white male with long white hair and beard in a red suit and bunny fur cap. He was last seen in a 1967 eight reindeer sleigh with license Xmas 66 near the South Pole, pursued by police and reindeer.
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Oklahoma City
UPI
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Allpoints
South Pole Rold Patrol
Claus
Elf
Kold Patrol
North Pole
South Pole
Ruby seeks world belief he alone killed Oswald
Jack Ruby in Parkland Hospital holds that no conspiracy was involved in the Oswald shooting. His brother says Ruby prays for a final lie detector test to prove no plan or conspiracy. Lawyer Elmer Gertz notes Ruby reads coverage and insists there was nothing to hide.
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Dallas
Tex
Jack Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
Ruby
John F. Kennedy
Earl
Detroit
Jack
Oswald
Parkland Hospital
Elmer Gertz
Chicago
Gertz
Courts
Western Union
Gerts
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Livingston
Howard Lord
State Board of Equalization
Legislative Task Force
National Guard
Civil Defense
House
State
Butte - Anaconda
Butteman
Momentsater Boyle
Bill Dove
Montana Highway Patrol
DeMers
Butte Job Corps
Patrol
Rubys
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