New Governor Challenges Montana Legislature on Budget Cut
Gov. Donald G. Nutter urged Montana’s Legislature to trim the two year budget by 48 million and erase a 6.6 million deficit without tax increases. He demanded drastic government retrenchment, personnel cuts, and control over boards to speed removal of incompetence. He proposed a general fund budget of 70.9 million for the coming period and to end hail insurance state involvement.
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Helena
Donald G. Nutter
Montana
Inay
Nutter
Sidney
US breaks diplomatic ties with Cuba under Eisenhower
President Eisenhower announced the United States is breaking off diplomatic relations with Fidel Castro's Cuba at 8 30 p m. The severance follows Cuba's demand to limit U S personnel in Havana embassies to 11 and comes as John F Kennedy was briefed on the decision.
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United States
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Eisenhower
Caribbean
Spain
Castro
Havana
John F. Kennedy
Senate fights over filibuster and rules challenge
In the 87th Congress a Senate filibuster row erupts as Anderson proposes 60 votes to curb debate and a 51 vote majority alternative surfaces. President Nixon signals a possible majority rule while Mansfield shifts to Senate leader and Humphrey gains new post as party whip.
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Sam Rayburn
Texas
Rules Committee
Senate
Richard M. Nixon
Clinton P. Anderson
D-N.m
Anderson
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Thomas H. Kuchel
R-Calif
Humphrey
Sen
GOP Refuses Reconsideration of House Assignments Amid Sabotage Claims
In Helena, Republicans refused to reconsider House committee assignments after Democratic objections. Minority Leader Daniels cited that only 14 of 40 Democrats received first-choice slots and named several lawmakers who were not placed on key panels. Speaker Hawke and Majority Leader Anderson defended the chairmanship prerogatives and the process. Bardanouve urged cooperation, warning the session is weakened by perceived sabotage.
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Daniels
Ray J. Wayrynen
Silver Bow
Keith C. Abel
D-Hill
Abel
Charles Cerovski
Cerovski
Bardanouve
Montana Convict Wilburn Nelson Seeks Writ Quash
Federal judge reviews motion to quash habeas corpus in case of Wilburn A. Nelson 41 of Glasgow serving 75 years for rape. Nelson claims lack of competence at arrest and coerced confession. he studied law in prison and conducted own cross examination and witness questioning. Proceedings featured Helena assistant attorneys general M. James Sorte and Donald M. Garrity.
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W. D. Murray
Nelson
Glasgow
U.S
District Court
Valley County
Murray
Deer Lodge
Gordon T. White
Valley
County and City Get New Chief Legal Advisers
Silver Bow County and the City of Butte name new chief legal advisers. Robert J. Holland becomes county attorney and reorganizes staff with two new members. David L. Holland resigns as city attorney to become deputy county attorney. William Geagan to become city attorney with a new assistant to be named at the City Council meeting.
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Butte
Robert J. Holland
Maurice F. Hennessey
David L. Holland
Montana Standard
Holland
William Geagan
John T. Prothero
Mark P. Sullivan
Hollands
Sullivan
Lawrence G
Montana Weather Summary for the Week Ahead
Montana east reports considerable high cloudiness and windy conditions with southwest winds 25 to 45 mph. Warmer in the east and south Wednesday and Thursday with highs 30 to 50 and lows 15 to 30, locally down to minus 15 in high valleys west. Montana west shows patches of fog and cloudiness with possible snow flurries in the north Wednesday afternoon or night, highs 0 to 30 and lows zero to 15 above.
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Montana
Senate dean defends Democrats as Montana Senate readies business
Senate Dean George W. Wilson, a 28 term Democrat from Toole, dismissed GOP criticism that the body delays organi zation. He praised the Committee on Committees for naming 14 more standing panels and noted the Senate planned to organize quickly after criticism of a late organizational meeting.
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Committee On Committees
Senate
Wilson
Castro government vows safety for U S diplomats in Cuba
Havana reports the Castro regime pledges to guarantee safety for all U S diplomats residents and tourists in Cuba after Washington breaks diplomatic relations.
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Havana
U.S
Cuba
Kennedy to comment unavailable says Salinger in Palm Beach
Palm Beach Florida secretary Pierre Salinger said Kennedy would have no comment while James Hagerty White House press secretary said he did not know if Kennedy had been mentioned. The note continues on page 10 column 3.
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Pierre Salinger
Palm Beach
Fla
Kennedy
James C. Hagerty
White House
Montana’s First Public Fallout Shelter Shown in Butte
Gov Don Nutter and state officials invite the public to view Montana’s first public fallout shelter in Butte. The showing is set for January 14, with Silver Bow County arranging the exhibit for local residents and visitors.
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Montana
Butte
Don Nutter
Silver Bow County
Butte Civil Defense Shelter Opens in Brewery Facility
The Cole Sullivan led Civil Defense shelter at 220 N. Wyoming in the Butte Brewing Co basement is equipped for 500 to 600 people. Jack O'Brien runs the shelter operations with major structural features including thick walls and concrete overhead. It received approvals from OCD officials Ray Wilman Molly Clasby and Maj. Robert Keyes. Mayor Vern Griffith backs the program and six signs on East and West Park and three on Wyoming will direct the public.
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Cole Sullivan
Wyoming
Butte Brewing Co
Jack O'Brien
Ray Wilman
Everett
Wash
Office of Civil Defense Mobilization
Region No. 8
Molly Clasby
OCDM
Robert Keyes
Helena
Sullivan
Vern Griffith
East
West Park
Wyoming Street
Butte City Council Meets for Regular Session at 7 30
The Butte City Council holds a regular session at 7:30 tonight after a previous committee meeting Tuesday night. The council committee meets Monday for further consideration.
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Butte City
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