Churchill Death Shocks Britain Amid Mourning and Funeral Plans
Sir Winston Churchill died Sunday at age 90 as flags dropped to half staff across the British Isles. Queen Elizabeth led the nation into a week of mourning with plans for a state funeral at St Paul’s Cathedral and a procession from Westminster to Trafalgar Square.
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Ice Storm Paralyzes Midwest Across Hundreds of Miles
A paralyzing ice storm swept the Midwest from northern Illinois to New England, leaving roads slick and thousands without power. In Chicago area alone more than 150000 homes were dark as transformers failed, crews from Iowa Indiana and private contractors aided repairs, and damage topped 500000 dollars. Hospitals faced injuries from falls and accidents while transportation and schools faced delays.
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March of Dimes Drive Tonight In Butte
About 400 Butte women will canvass the city from 6 to 8 tonight for the Mothers March of Dimes funds. Campaign director Rod Cooney urged residents to leave porch lights on during the hours. Leading the drive is Mrs. Lester Eck.
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Weather Summary for Montana Regions
Cloudy conditions with scattered snow flurries across east Montana and west Montana. Cooler today with highs around 32 in the east and 5 to 20 in the west, then warmer by Tuesday. Overnight lows range from 10 below to 20 above, with no major temperature changes expected Tuesday.
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Parliamentary Device Seen As Solution to U.N. Crisis
At U N General Assembly diplomats floated a parliamentary device to thaw the US-Soviet deadlock over finances. The plan would let Russia pledge funds overnight to clear arrears, enabling a vote when the assembly reconvenes. United States seeks to suspend Article 19 voting rules until debts are addressed.
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Pedestrian Killed Near St. Ignatius
Isaac Woodcock, 29, of St. Ignatius, died when a pickup struck him on U S 93 one mile south of St. Ignatius. Four walkers had left a snowbound car and were walking in traffic. road was snowpacked and slick. Woodcock was the ninth or eleventh Montana fatality this year, depending on count.
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World Leaders Pay Churchill Tribute
World leaders from Queen Elizabeth II to President Johnson and Pope Paul VI voiced deep condolences for Sir Winston Churchill. De Gaulle Eisenhower Truman and Soviet Premier Alexei Bukharin offered praise for his leadership, courage, and role in victory and freedom.
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President Johnson's Condition Improves 7th Floor Suite Update
President Johnson's condition improved at a naval hospital where he rested in his seventh floor suite. The press was invited to view his room and report on his status, noting he did not cough. continued coverage appears on page 2.
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Buddhists Step Up Campaign in Viet Nam Crisis
Buddhist leaders urged followers to stage fiery death personal crisis reports to topple the U S backed government of Premier Tran Van Huong amid rioting in Hue Nha Trang and Saigon. Generals debated withdrawing support but stayed with Huong as U S envoys met officials. Paratroopers were deployed to guard Saigon as the Buddhist movement appeared weaker overall.
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Unprecedented Salute as Flags Flown At Half Staff
President Johnson ordered U S flags at half staff in tribute to Winston Churchill calling him historys child and an honorary US citizen. Flags lowered at Bethesda Naval Hospital and remain so until Churchill is buried Saturday.
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