Scientists Confident on Moon Pictures from Ranger 7
In Pasadena experts voiced 80 percent odds of capturing close up lunar terrain. The insect shaped Ranger 7, cruising at 5800 miles an hour, will hit the Sea of Clouds at 8 25 a m EST Friday. Cameras could yield over 4000 photos in the final 13 minutes before impact.
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Pasadena
Calif
Ranger
Harris Schurmeier
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
William H. Pickering
Laboratory
Schurmeier
West's Power Troup Okayed
Washington (UPI) Johnson approved plans for a $697 million electric power transmission system linking 11 Western states. The White House said the project, under study since 1935, would be the largest such system in U.S. history. Johnson called it a new era of private and public power cooperation and would seek a $45.5 million budget to start work.
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Elmer Sammi Washington
UPI
Press
Johnson
White House
George E. Reedy
United States
Congress
Dashing Hound Driver Peering From Car Window
A dachshund pup sticks its head out of a car window at a traffic light in Indianapolis. The playful scene shows the dog peering over the driver for a better view, captured in an AP Wirephoto.
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Indianapolis
House Expands Social Security Benefits in Vote
The House approved a 388 to 8 vote to raise Social Security by 1.5 billion and extend coverage to 600,000 more people including firemen policemen and self employed physicians. Payroll tax rises to 3.8 percent in 1965 and the wage base for pensions increases to 5,400. The measure moves to the Senate where Medicare discussions will shape the bill.
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Washington
UPI
House
Johnson
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
J. Pickle
Joe R. Pool
Walter Rogers
Texas Democrats
Ralph F. Beermann
R-Neb
Ed Foreman
Rtex
August E. Johansen
Rmich
James B. Utt
R-Calif
Donald C. Bruce
R-Ind
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Ways and Means Committee
John W. Byrnes
R-Wis
County Budget Cuts Mill Levy as Valuation Rises
Silver Bow County commissioners announce a preliminary 1964-65 mill levy of 56.78 mills, down 1.08 from last year, with a total taxable valuation up about 2 million. The board will hold hearings August 5–10 and finalize August 10, with no salary increases expected for county officials.
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Silver Bow County
Silver Bow
Preliminary City Budget Calls For $1.9 Million and 47.25 Mills
The Butte City Council unanimously adopted a 1964 1965 preliminary budget of 1 926130 with a levy of 47.25 mills up .07 from last year. Pay hikes for police firemen and aldermen are funded by shifting funds from fire equipment purchases and may trigger a bond election for new gear. Estimated operating revenues for funds include General fund 449162.53 and several others totaling the city’s budget plan.
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Butte
William Renouard
Ways and Means Committee
Fire Department
The
Renouard
General Fund
Protection of Life and Property
Ball of Light Mystifies Deer Lodge Residents
A ball of light hovering and zigzagging over a distant mountain range near Deer Lodge has 25 residents reporting sightings over three nights. Several locals planned to sleep outside to catch another view of the unidentified object.
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Deer Lodge
Silver Bow County Budget Outlines Revenues and Expenditures
The preliminary budget shows the poor fund as the largest item with a 17.5 mill levy expected to raise $595,000 for the fiscal year and total receipts of about $1.43 million. It details hospital funding, road, bridge, and airport funds, and lists outstanding warrants and state grant considerations, warning of upcoming page details.
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Silver Bow County
Silver Bow General Hospital
Sheehan
Bridge Fund
General Hospital
Civic Center
Mis
Board of Health closes Garrison phosphate plant until controls
State health officers shut down the Rocky Mountain Phosphate Co. kiln at Garrison and worked with company officials to seek an agreement for operation. They will keep the plant closed until corrective measures control smoke and fumes, with stack height to be extended and fluorine gas a concern.
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Board of Health
Garrison
Rocky Mountain Phosphate Co
John §. Anderson
Helena
State Board of Health
Bryson Rhodes
Anderson
Dist
Frank Haswell
Kalispell
Garrison Area
Rocky Mountain
Haswell
Butte
D C Beauty Wins Miss USA in Universe Contest
Bobbi Johnson from the District of Columbia, a 19 year old model with 35 22 35 measurements, was crowned Miss USA and will compete in Miss Universe. She defeated 16 finalists among 58 foreign entrants in Miami Beach.
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Ben Funk
Miami Beach
Fla
District of Columbia
Bobbi Johnson
Miss Johnson
Goldwater Names Scranton Host for Hershey Summit
Senator Barry Goldwater announced a unity push with GOP leaders that Pennsylvania Governor William Scranton will host a August Hershey summit. Goldwater agreed to join his campaign steering committee with Ohio chairman Ray Bliss and former National Chairman Leonard Hall. Nixon and 16 Republican governors expected. talks include campaign strategy and polls analysis. debate on TV with President Johnson anticipated. meeting date around August 12 or 15.
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John A. Goldsmith
Washington
UPI
Barry M. Goldwater
Pennsylvania
William W. Scranton
Hershey
Goldwater
Ohio
GOP
Ray Bliss
Saveeate
Leonard Hall
Bliss
Arizona
Alyze
Richard M. Nixon
Scranton
Pastore Picked as Keynote Speaker for Democratic Convention
Senator John C. Pastore of Rhode Island was chosen as the keynote speaker for the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City on August 2. The move comes as Democrats begin formal planning, while the White House dismisses Goldwater’s proposal for a Johnson Goldwater TV debate for now.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
John C. Pastore
D-R.i
Atlantic City
Rhode Island
Teamsters Vote Planned On New Anaconda Pact In Butte
Butte Teamsters union members employed by Anaconda Co will vote on a new three-year labor contract. Special meetings are set for 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Teamsters Union Building on Harrison Avenue following a Wednesday negotiating session. Art Branch led the union, Joseph Woodlief spoke for Anaconda Co, and the joint statement says the settlement will be presented to members and unanimously recommended by the committees.
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Butte Teamsters
Anaconda Co
Teamsters
Teamsters Union
Harrison Avenue
Art Branch
Joseph Woodlief
Teamsters’ Unit
Chairman Branch
Bill Prendergast
Glen Yant
James Sloan
Ray Cashell
Ted Miller
Joe Rossman
Douglas Tail
Jim Roberts
Jim Stevens
Kermit Shifty
Andrew Ennesh
Morris Anderson
Charles Huppe
Helena
Jona Martin Hannifan
E. O. Bonner
W. A. Emanuel
William Kelly
Denny Shea
IC Kearns
George W. Parker
Dan P. Griffin
William Gibson
Anaconda Company Mine-Mill Negotiations Recessed
Negotiations between Anaconda Co and the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers are recessed until August 5 by mutual agreement. Union leaders Barney Rask and Joseph Woodlief announced the recess after meetings aimed at a final settlement before a possible strike.
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Anaconda Co
International Union of Mine
Barney Rask
International Board
Joseph Woodlief
Weather outlook for Butte Anaconda region today and Friday
Partly cloudy with afternoon or evening thundershowers today and Friday. Highs near 78 today with a low around 48. East of Divide shows similar thundershower chances Thursday and Friday with cooler western areas. Highs 80 to 95 Thursday. Friday 75 to 85. West of Divide expects partly cloudy skies with a few showers Thursday and Friday and cooler temperatures.
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Butte-Anaconda
Divide
State Education Board Sets Butte Meeting Dates
The Montana State Board of Education will meet August 10 and 11 at the Montana School of Mines in Butte to align with its policy of holding sessions in university units cities. Gov. Tim Babcock presides. attendees include Harriet Miller attorney general A A Arras Dr Gordon L Doering John French and Mrs Marjorie King among others.
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Montana State Board of Education
Montana School of Mines
Butte
Helena
Billings
Havre
Tim Babcock
Harriet Miller
A. A. Arras
Cut Bank
Gordon L. Doering
John French
Ronan
Marjorie King
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Joseph D. Hutman
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George D. McGrath
Hugh van Swearingen
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Eisenhower
Nixon
Sen. Pastore
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Billingseis
Belgrade
Dillon
Drummond
Glasgow
Great Falls
Sateen
Lewistown
Livingston
Miles City
Missoula
W. Yellowstone
Whitehall
Scaliaitneass
State Education Board
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