High, awesome crash takes 162 passengers
A midair collision over northern Japan involving a Japanese F86F fighter and an All Nippon Boeing 727 jetliner left 162 aboard in perilous mountains. Rescue workers search rugged terrain as officials report 70 bodies recovered and the pilot parachuted to safety for questioning.
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Tokyo
Japan
Yoshimi Ishikawa
Po- National
Donn M. Carpenter
Detroit
All Nippon Airways
Sapporo
Hokkaido
Tamotsu Kuma
Iwa
Japan Self-Defense Air Force Base
Spoeanyeere
Uma
Ichikawa
Kuma
All Nippon
TOA Airlines
Maracaibo
Astronauts land on the moon in Hadley Valley mission
Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin land Falcon in Hadley Valley at 6:16 p m EDT to begin moon exploration. Scott guides Falcon toward the plain as Moon landing marks the seventh and eighth American lunar touchdowns.
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Rae Veer
Houston
Al 15
David R. Scott
James B. Irwin
Falcon
Scott
Irwin
Hadley
Copper talks to continue at Helena meeting
Tri City Metals Council representing striking craft unions says it is ready to meet Anaconda Co. A new negotiating committee was formed in Helena to enter talks and settle the month long strike. The Steelworkers approved the latest Anaconda Co proposal placing craft unions at the bargaining table.
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Helena
Tri-City Metals Council
el Nda Co
Union declines stingy offer in nationwide steel talks
Washington AP reports labor leader says the offer is extremely stingy as negotiations continue for 350000 workers across nine major steel firms ahead of a Saturday deadline that could trigger a nationwide strike. Molony indicates little chance to extend talks and stresses remaining wide gaps on wage hikes and cost of living protections.
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Washington
Nixon
Joseph P. Molony
Afl-Cio
United Steelworkers
J. Curtis Counts
Molony
I.W. Abel
Butte Union Settles Three Year Road Crew Contract
The Butte Teamsters Union reached a three year agreement with Silver Bow County road department employees, set to expire June 30. The county commissioners negotiated for the county, with a total cash pay raise of 9.85 over three years plus 0.40 yearly increases in the second and third years. Health-welfare improvements include 3.20 more per day for each year and retirees receive paid-up medical coverage. The road crew typically includes about six men, rising to 12 during peak seasons and favorable weather.
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Butte Teamsters Union
Silver Bow County
Board of County Commissioners
Butte Industrial Park Receives Federal Backing and Growth
Butte’s industrial park gains formal acceptance from contractors amid growing activity. Federal EDA covers 70 percent of about 579000 dollars, Model City Agency 133491, Anaconda Co donates land valued at 18500, and Silver Bow County 21709. Westinghouse electrical repairs expand as orders rise and GE repair facility is anticipated.
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Theople
Butte
Ark
Mana Ihe
Montana
Westinghouse
Emerson
Stimpson
General Electric
Labor group asks delay of Montana Power rate hearing
Montana State AFL-CIO asks the Montana Railroad and Public Service Commission to push back the August 23 public hearing on Montana Power Co. rate hikes. Executive Secretary James W. Murry cites resolutions from affiliated labor councils and notes the 15th annual convention August 19-21 in Helena may mandate opposition.
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Helena
Montana State Afl-Cio
Montana Railroad and Public Service Commission
Montana Power Co
Commission
James W. Murry
Montana
Afl-Cio
Murry
Statate
United States urged to adopt metric system within a decade
The Commerce Department urged Congress to switch the nation to a metric system over ten years. The 188 page report cites economic and international benefits, potential billions in costs, and calls for a coordinated national program to educate citizens and replace customary measures.
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Washington
Lew Alcindor
Commerce Department
Congress
Commerce Ctary
Stans
Lockheed Receives $250 Million Tax Dollar Loan Guarantee
AP dispatch reports the House approved a $250 million loan guarantee for Lockheed Aircraft Corp by a 192 to 189 vote. The measure, bipartisan in support, aims to mollify a broader plan for a $2 billion corporate loan fund. Senate action expected after filibuster ends.
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Myerate
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
House
Green Berets meet protesters at Fort Missoula
About 30 demonstrators mostly young women gathered outside the Army Reserve Center in Fort Missoula to demand the detachment of Green Berets leave Vietnam and Montana. The soldiers arrived for a rest after a long move from St Louis and planned a river and mountain trek toward Lewiston Idaho and Astoria Oregon.
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Green Berets
St. Louis
Lewiston
Idaho
Columbia
Snake Rivers
Astoria
Ore
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Arizona
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United Steelworkers Union
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Inspiration Consolidated Copper Co
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American Smelting and Refining Co
Twin Buttes
Tucson
Phelps Dodge
Silver City
N.M
Butte Union
Huck Finn
Pollyanna
Chester Steele Park
Butte Recreation Besekaan
Patty Navarro
Huck
Finn
Maggie Navarro
Ron Navarro
Alabama
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Bob Thomas
Oregon
Cliff Moore
Butte Industrial Park
Wee Joe Secrase
House-Senate
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Senate Armed Services
John C. Stennis
D-Miss
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Mansfield
U.S
Lockheed
Wright Patman
Dtexas
Missoula
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