Drowning list lengthens in multiple Montana areas
The Stillwater River in Flathead County yielded the body of five year old Susie Nelson nearly 24 hours after she vanished. In Park County a search for Shirley Close continued as authorities found her car beneath Yellowstone River waters near Gardiner. A Hardin seven year old drowed in an irrigation ditch while James Kollekowski, 7, was found dead in the Two Loggia Canal. Larry Lynde, 23, was recovered from Mission Reservoir near Polson after a weeklong disappearance.
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Associated Press
Flathead County
Little Susie Nelson
Stillwater
Yellowstone National Park
Shirley Close
Park County
Yellowstone River
Gardiner
Susie
John C. Nelson
Whitefish
Sheriff’s Office
Hardin
Big Horn County
James Kollekowski
Donald Kollekowski
Larry C. Lynde
Missoula
Mission Reservoir
Polson
Park animals can kill
Yellowstone officials reinforce safety as animals roam the park after a year ago a Virginia boy died in a 200 degree pool. A visitor was killed when a buffalo charged, marking the first buffalo fatality in the park. Rangers issue warnings and penalties. bears have also caused fatalities in Glacier and Yellowstone.
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Park Service
Virginia Lad
Exotic disease kills thousands of horses in Texas outbreak
The Agriculture Department plans 2.6 million vaccine doses for Texas as part of a broad response to Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis. Aerial mosquito spraying and a five mile buffer zone are to be established in Texas and Louisiana to curb mosquitoes spreading the disease. Representative John G Dow calls for rapid action amid the outbreak.
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Texas
Ord M. Hardin
Louisiana
John G. Dow
D-N.y
Sarees
Wiley
Agnew's 1972 prospects dimmer as Nixon eyes China trip
Vice President Spiro Agnew faces growing GOP resistance as sources say he may not be Nixon's running mate next year. Reports note backlash from earlier tensions over U.S. outreach to China and Agnew's lack of public comment amid Nixon's announced mainland visit. Agnew was in Kinshasa when the decision was revealed.
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Spiro T. Agnew
China
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GOP
Agnew
Nixon
Peking
Kinshasa
Congo
Wasa Srorences
GOR
Congress
Placer Hotel Faces Closure Over Fire Safety
Helena report says Placer Hotel closure actions moved to the attorney general after it failed to meet fire safety standards. Inspectors noted 15-amp fuses replacing 30-amp devices and missing exit lights and direction signs despite recent smoke detector equipment deliveries.
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Helena
Placer
Aedeneral
Halbrecht
Flames 2000 Feet High Rips Missoula Warehouse
An explosion at Western Montana Wholesale Groceries on Missoula's northwest side triggered a massive blaze. Two injured were identified as managers Richard and Mrs Jorgensen. Fire crews reported smaller blasts as flames soared about 2000 feet, destroying the building amid nearby trailer homes.
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Missoula
Western Montana
Richard Jorgensen
Butte Weather Forecast Warm and Pleasant
Fair and warm conditions prevail in Butte with temperatures around 85 for the day and 52 for overnight. A detailed outlook appears on Weather Map Page 3.
Strike Talks Still Secret In Helena As Negotiations Resume
Negotiators for the Anaconda Company and unions will resume talks in Helena on Monday after a weekend pause. The secret discussions involve about 6,100 Montana mine workers focusing on wages pensions job reclassifications and hospitalization benefits amid stalled talks since July 7.
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Helena
Anaconda
Edward
Skip” Skinner
Montana
Capitol of
Salt Lake City
Utah
Union Pacific and Southern Railroads
Bell Teleone System
National Mediation Board
George Ives
Wash, D. C
Aflcio United Transportation Union
UTU
Deep South
Midwest
Far West
Aflcio Communications Workers of America
Bell System
Washington
United Telegraph Workers
CWA
Western Union
Rev Brown named college president in Great Falls
Monsignor Anthony M. Brown the first UM doctorate holder to win Notre Dame Man of the Year 1965 has been chosen president-elect of the College of Great Falls. He will replace E Milton Grassell whose contract ends in December and arrives Oct 24 to begin on campus. He chairs the Montana State Board of Education and holds degrees from Notre Dame and St Edwards Seminary along with a UM doctorate.
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Great Falls
Anthony M. Brown
University of Montana
College of Great Falls
Brown
Notre Dame University
M. Michelle Holland
E. Milton
Grassell
St. Peter’s
Anaconda
State Board of Education
Montana University System
Notre Dame
St. Edwards Seminary
Seattle
Annexation plans hinge on Harrison Avenue expansion
In Mining City the Micone administration weighs adding seven blocks on the east side of Harrison Avenue to city boundaries. Protests may come from three property owners while the county drags its feet. The plan targets tax base gains and enhanced services with businesses like Leipheimer Floral, Union 76, Ramada Inn, Gulf station, Moran's Grocery, Burritt Animal Hospital, and Butte Plaza. Mayor Micone notes further eastward expansion will come in stages.
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Harrison Avenue
Amherst
Harrison
City Age
Leipheimer Floral Park
Ramada Inn
Gulf Oil
Moran’s
Butte Plaza
Burritt Animal Hospital
Mike Micone
Holmes Avenue
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Mardin
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William J. Clarktandard
Micone
Bill Johnson
Billings
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