NP Wreck Blame Targets Crew in Missoula Derailment
MISSOULA UPI A Northern Pacific vice president blamed the train crew for the June 10 North Coast Limited wreck near Missoula that killed a child and injured 272. An ICC hearing heard conflicting testimony on driver fatigue, alcohol influence, and brake failure as investigators cited speed, throttle, and dirt between brake shoes.
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UPI
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North Coast Limited
Here
ICC
Abe M. Goff
Carl Burgess
John Evert
NP Hospital
Goff
Eldon Lynn
Jerry Haines
Paradise
Hot Springs
Tax Break Extended to Spur Plant Modernization
The Senate Finance Committee approved a $1.1 billion investment tax credit to spur plant modernization. The plan grants a 7 percent credit for new machinery and equipment, with utilities included at 3 percent per Kennedy’s request compromise.
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Nedy
Kennedy
Finance Committee
Albert Gore
Tennessee Democrat
House
Kennedy Wins Bipartisan House Vote to Back Yugoslavia and Poland Aid
The U S House approved a 4 6 billion foreign aid program giving President Kennedy broad discretionary power to aid Yugoslavia and Poland. The roll call was 250 to 164 with no floor cuts and with continued aid for India left intact. The plan also covers 1 5 billion military aid to allies 1 2 billion development loans and 6 0 0 million for Latin America under the Alliance for Progress plus 4 4 0 million to bolster defense heavy nations 3 0 0 million in grants for poorer nations and 2 7 5 million for an emergency fund.
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Washington
UPID
Kennedy
House
Yugoslavia
Poland
Senate
Congress
India
Alliance For Progress
Latin America
Flash Flood Inundates Harlowton
A cloud burst near Harlowton Montana unleashed a half hour wall of water flooding the town's lower area. More than 100 homes were inundated with water reaching first floors many basements filled and several cars submerged. Streets water three to five feet deep and the high school football field was flooded before receding by nightfall.
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Harlowton
UPI
Montana
Helena Welcomes Bishop-Elect Hunthausen With Consecration Pending
Msgr. Raymond G. Hunthausen says his consecration as bishop of Helena should occur within two months. He notes he is not yet a bishop and would prefer the Feast Day of St. Bartholomew on Aug 24 or St. Matthew on Sept 21 for installation. He also discusses who may succeed him at Carroll College and receives congratulations from Montana officials.
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Matthew
Apostolic Delegate
Carroll College
Anthony M. Brown
Carroll
Father Brown
Anaconda
Tim Babcock
Raymond Hunthausen
Montana
Helena
Frank Murray
Ribicoff resigns HEW to seek U.S. Senate seat
Connecticut Governor and former governor Ribicoff resigns as secretary of health, education and welfare and announces his bid for the U.S. Senate. He urges Connecticut voters to elect him and faces Rep at large Frank Kowalski for the Democratic nomination. He noted his goal is to work in Congress.
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Hartford
Conn
UPI
Abraham A. Ribicoff
Health, Education and Welfare
People of
Connecticut
U.S. Senate
Ribicoff
Kennedy
United States Senate
U.S
Frank Kowalski
Region Fire Activity Light in Northern Region
Nine fires, each quarter acre or smaller, were reported in the U S Forest Service Northern Region on Wednesday. Eight were lightning caused, one blamed on miscellaneous reasons. High burning index readings appeared in Nez Perce National Forest and Helena and Colville forests, indicating fire spread potential.
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Missoula
API
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service
Nezperce National Forest
Idaho
Helena National Forest
Colville National Forest
Kennedy postpones Brazil trip amid Brazilian turmoil
President Kennedy delays his planned Brazil visit until November 12 citing need to focus on congressional matters and upcoming elections in both countries. Brazilian political instability centers on Premier-designee Da Rocha failing to form a cabinet after two prior appointees. White House aide says no further comment on Brazil’s governmental issues.
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Washington
UPI
Kennedy
Brazil
White House
Congress
Francisco Brochado da Rocha
Joao Goulart
Goulart
Andrew T. Hatcher
Montana Legion Convention Opens With Flag Salute
The 44th annual Montana district American Legion convention starts Friday at 8:30 am in the Rialto Theater with a flag salute and preamble recital. Mayor Vernon Griffith will welcome attendees and Commander Neil J. Neary will speak for Silver Bow Post No. 1. Governor Tim Babcock and other dignitaries will address the gathering as 65 resolutions are prepared for the floor.
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Legion Hall
Neil Neary
Montana
American Legion
Rialto Theater
Finlen Hotel
Vernon Griffith
Butte
Legion
Silver Bow Post No
Neil J. Neary
Duke Gilbert
Dillon
Legion Protests Cutback of Guard Strength
The American Legion of Montana formally protested the proposed reduction in national guard strength. An executive committee resolution passed unanimously at the Finlen Hotel and will be considered by the department convention. The group asserts U S strength deters foes and aids war winning capability.
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American Legion of
Montana
National Guard
Legion
Finlen Hotel
Chester K. Shore
Department
Shore
American Legion
United States of America
Legion Auxiliary Endorses Montanan for National Chaplain
Mrs. W. A. Pierce of Pompeys Pillar won endorsement by the Montana Legion Auxiliary for national chaplain. The four day convention opened with executive sessions. Pierce, a former department president, is to be presented at the October Las Vegas convention.
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Tion
Russ Lindberg
Missoula
Owen Grinde
Butte
Legionnaires
National Legion
Charles L. Bacon
Kansas City
National Auxiliary
J. Howard McKay
Springfield
W. A. Pierce
Pompeys Pillar
Montana
Vern Griffith
Allen Saboe
Poplar
Ralph Rand
R. Harry Morrow
Bozeman
Northwestern
Pierce
J. L. McMahon
Billings
Auxiliary
Legion
Finlen
Copper firms cut production in U S and Chile
Anaconda Co and Inspiration Consolidated Copper Co announce production cuts in domestic mines. Anaconda trims U S and Chilean output by five percent, while Inspiration cuts nine percent at its Globe Miami Arizona plants. Cuts aim to stabilize world copper prices per Chilean board recommendation.
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Anaconda Co
Inspiration
New York
UPI
Inspiration Consolidated Copper Co
Anaconda
United States
Inspiration Consolidated
Globe-Miami
Arizona
Phelps - Dodge
Chilean Government Copper Board
Weather Update For Butte And West Of Divide
Mostly cloudy through Saturday with scattered afternoon thundershowers and cooler conditions. East of Divide expect cloudiness with showers Friday and Saturday highs in the 75 to 85 range. West of Divide shows cloudier conditions with showers or thundershowers Friday into Saturday and highs 70 to 80. Overnight lows range from 40 to 55.
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