Johnson proposes largest federal education aid package
President Johnson asks Congress to approve a 1.6 billion education aid plan for public and private schools, emphasizing aid to the poor. The proposal includes 1 billion for public elementary and secondary schools, 260 million for higher education, 150 million for pre school projects, and 5 million for regional labs, with broad support and opposition noted.
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Bliss Getting Job Burch Bowing Out As GOP Chairman
Dean Burch resigns as national Republican chairman effective April 1 and will be replaced by Ray C. Bliss of Ohio. Barry Goldwater says the move aims at party unity after Burch failed to secure a clear working majority in Chicago. Bliss has served on the National Committee since 1952 and will assume leadership as Goldwater seeks to unite the party.
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Irked Democrats Name GOP Task Force On Babcock Admin
Five member all Republican task force to answer questions about Gov Tim Babcock's administration. Speaker Ray Wayrynen appointed the group to address remarks by Minority Leader James Lucas about slow House start and frayed party relations.
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Japan Cast As Bridge To Red China
In a Washington speech Prime Minister Eisaku Sato urged Japan to act as a bridge to Communist China through expanded trade and asked the United States to show patience in Far East problems. He spoke at the National Press Club on the first day of a two day visit after a 90 minute White House meeting with President Johnson. Sato said Japan can help bring peace to Asia and noted that although Sino mainland trade is just 2 percent of total trade, greater contact could promote welfare and stability across the region.
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Two Montana Senators Named Reapportionment Cochairs
Two Democratic senators, Manning of Treasure County and James of Liberty County, were chosen as cochairmen of the nine member reapportionment committee. The pair, each with differing views, will guide debate as the Senate weighs redistricting rules in a 60 day session.
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Helena
Dave M. Manning
Montana
David F. James
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Montana Ranchers Held in Bank Job
The FBI named Clarence Francis McCormick and Norma McCormick as a Minneapolis bank bandit pair arrested near Casper Wyoming after fleeing a federal agent in Columbus. Accomplice William Jacob Sagar was captured in Guymon Oklahoma. The three are charged in Minnesota for the Park National Bank holdup that yielded over $50,000.
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Rumor-Tainted Floridian Imposter Tracked in Absarokee Case
Absarokee residents say Clarence Francis MeCormick 35 and Norma 29 posed as wealthy Floridians tied to missile magnates while staying four months in the 600 population town. They escaped an FBI agent in Montana and were captured near Casper Wyoming after a nightlong chase. The pair faced interstate transportation of stolen property charges with a Paducah warrant. MeCormick also faced Jacksonville Florida parole violation charges.
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Miles City VA Hospital Closure Adds To Eastern Montana Cuts
The Miles City VA Hospital will close by June 30 as part of federal belt tightening. The four story, 132‑job facility opened in 1951 and serves eastern Montana and surrounding states. planners offer no transfer plan for patients. Nearby VA options include Ft. Harrison, Cheyenne, Fargo, and Sheridan.
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Attorney General Seeks Dismissal in Reapportionment Suit
The Montana attorney general asks federal court to dismiss Phoebe Herweg v. 39th Legislative Assembly under the abstention doctrine. The brief argues state courts should interpret constitutional apportionment before federal action and notes no evidence the Legislature plans to dodge reapportionment.
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Butte
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Counties to Lose Distressed Areas Designation
Silver Bow and Deer Lodge counties will be dropped as redevelopment areas about June 29 due to sustained unemployment improvement. The Area Redevelopment Administration notified Mayors Powers and Griffith and officials in Anaconda and issued guidance on interim funding and future project scrutiny.
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Butte
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Anaconda
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Ington
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Tinue
Batt
Clayton Garner
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Shonnard
Weather outlook for Butte and surrounding areas
Mostly cloudy through Thursday with little temperature change. Highs near 35 today and 30 to 40 Wednesday west, 10 to 25 east. East of Divide expect light snow at times with clouds and valley fog patches at night and early morning. Maximums refer to 12 hour periods.
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