30 Jan 1968
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1968
Page
1
President Johnson urged a tight $186.1 billion 1969 budget with a 10 percent war tax to fund Vietnam. He framed the plan as necessary, citing $25.8 billion for Vietnam and spending increases while trimming nonessential programs. The unified budget format shows higher totals and trust fund spending, highlighting fiscal shifts.
The Small Business Administration seeks 100305.07, foreclosure of mortgage and marshal's sale in a federal case against Elliston Lime Co of Powell County and 13 guarantors for a 1964 loan of 150000. Defendants include Henry J Hukill and Kathryn Hukill among others. guarantors face possible deficiency judgments if the sale does not cover the debt.
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of light snow today and tonight. High near 25 degrees, low around 12 tonight. One year ago temperatures were 34 and 24. Weather table appears on Page 2.
The Interstate Commerce Commission scheduled six public hearings on Union Pacific Railroad proposals to discontinue two passenger trains between Salt Lake City and Butte Montana. Hearings before examiner Robert H Murphey occur March 4 in Salt Lake City March 6 in Ogden Utah March 7 in Pocatello Idaho March 8 in Idaho Falls Idaho March 11 in Dillon Montana and March 12 in Butte.
The new School District No. 1 physical education and athletic director will be announced Thursday night after nine applicants were interviewed. Chair Lester Zeihen said no more interviews will be held. earlier reports listed 13 applicants. The position was vacant since Jan. 9 when Sam Jankovich resigned to join Washington State University coaching staff.
Helena AP reports the Montana Highway Commission approved a seven tenths mile extension linking State Highway 41 and Interstate 15 just north of Dillon. Engineer says grading planned for July 1969 with paving set for July 1970 on the Dillon Twin Bridges road.
A gunman was arrested in Aurora after a day long chase across Colorado. Four hostages were freed unharmed. two suspects Wilson Williams 26 and Louis Maple 23 were held for armed robbery kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon. The chase spanned 250 miles ending near Denver.
Rex Fuller longtime secretary treasurer of F S Contracting Co Butte died Sunday in Anaheim California at age his burial announced by Duggan Merrill Mortuary He retired 18 months ago to California Survived by wife Aline daughter Gayle McKechnie Anaheim son in law Bob Olds Butte and five grandchildren Holly Rex Olds Butte Funeral services in Anaheim Wednesday with body to be brought to Butte for burial arrangements listed
Fidel Castro moves to purge his Communist party and tighten control as Cuba seeks continued backing from the Soviet bloc. The trial of nine old Communists signals a clash with Moscow, rooted in six years of tension since the 1962 missile crisis, with Havana relying on Soviet aid oil markets and machinery to sustain its regime.
A general meeting of negotiators for Anaconda Co and striking unions was postponed with no rescheduled date. The delay follows hearings this week in Washington D C before a three member federal panel on copper strikes, with company and union reps set to appear separately. Local Montana talks were paused as officials prepare for cross hearings and ongoing negotiations with the Butte operating engineers and the Butte Metals Trade Councils.
Viet Cong raiders struck the centers of six major South Vietnamese cities early Tuesday. The surprise thrusts followed a 36 hour cease fire for the Lunar New Year in I Corps area as allied forces monitored the enemy buildup.
Firing continues around the city edges as air strikes target an estimated 150 guerrillas trapped near the frontline. Reports say guerrillas moved into city centers then vanished as the truce collapsed across South Vietnam. President Thieu canceled the lunar new year cease fire nationwide due to sustained Communist assaults. Da Nang airbase remains crucial to support.
Burglars who invaded the Civic Center over the weekend could face court. W. B. Freebourn, attorney for the Silver Bow County Legal Services Committee, may pursue charges after entry gained through a removed window. A coffee maker was taken from the office.
Montana state highway officials will push road projects only until funds run out as federal cuts force a reduced program. Chief engineer Grant E. Meyer advised continuing work until money is exhausted while Chittim outlined the revised totals for Interstate, Primary and Secondary systems for the current fiscal year ending June 30.
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