Big Sky project in Montana sparks debate and growth clash
A 10647 acre $20 million Big Sky recreational complex near Bozeman faces fierce conflict between promoters and environmental activists. Led by Chet Huntley, backers include Chrysler Corp and major regional firms while opponents warn of wilderness loss and corporate land grabs across the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Kenworthy
Bozeman
Montana
Gallatin Valley
Big Sky of Montana, Inc
Gallatin River
Oregon
California
Chet Huntley
Big Sky
Chrysler Corp
Burlington Northern Railroad
Montana Power Co
Northwest Orient Airlines
Continental Oil Co
Big Sky project eyed by Meridian and GE Pension Fund
Meridian Investing and Development of Coral Gables and the GE Pension Fund plan a 1980 completion for Big Sky featuring Lower Meadow Village with golf and trout fishing and Upper Mountain Village with ski slopes. The project aims for 1,200 condominiums priced 27 000 to 68 000 dollars and 800 detached homes with lodges and shops at Mountain Village. Peak weekend crowds could reach 6 000 to 10 000. About 50 condominiums are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian Investing and Development Corp
Coral Gables
Fla
General Electric Pension Fund
Big Sky
Mountain Village
North Vietnamese rout pushes Saigon troops from Snuol
North Vietnamese regulars forced a South Vietnamese task force back from Snuol in Cambodia as heavy air and monsoon conditions hindered resupply. An estimated 2,000 South Vietnamese fled toward Highway 13 with many wounded. observers said the retreat opened routes into the northern 3rd military region and disrupted defense around Da Nang.
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Saigon
Snuol
U.S
South Vietnam
da Nang
Sauol
Highway 13
Cambodia
Butte Cloudy With Showers Through Wednesday
Considerable cloudiness persists in Butte through Wednesday with scattered showers. Today’s outlook shows 58 as high and 35 as low, per the weather map on Page 8.
War made a boy a real hero Audie Murphy honored
An American infantry company in the Colmar pocket faces six tanks and German infantry. Second lieutenant Audie Murphy orders withdrawal then fires from a burning tank with a .50 caliber gun, killing or wounding about 50 enemies. He leads a counterattack, earns the Medal of Honor, and becomes the war’s best known hero with multiple decorations.
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New York Limes
Deirdre Carmody
New York
Colmar
France
Iter
Audie Murphy
Graves search shifts to new ranch near Yuba City
The hunt for gravesites connected to 10 killings in the Feather River area moved to Jack Prindiville Ranch after a Mass for 23 transients and Juan V. Corona. Sheriff Whiteaker said more bodies may be found. irrigation water delays probing Sullivan Ranch areas where most victims were found.
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Yuba City
Calif
Feather River
Marysville
St. Isadore’s
Whiteaker
The
Sullivan
Corona
Steelworkers strike looms as contracts reach aluminum firms
United Steelworkers Union announced three year deals with four major aluminum makers led by Aluminum Company of America. Alcoa says the pact raises average pay by about 30 percent and may affect product prices. The union also ordered a strike against fifth firm Olin Aluminum Co. of Han.
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New York
United Steelworkers Union
The
Aluminum Co. of America
Alcoa
Olin Aluminum Co
Han
Wreckage Found of Plane Carrying Audie Murphy Near Roanoke
The chartered twin engine plane carrying Audie Murphy and several businessmen was found on Brushy Mountain northwest of Roanoke. Six bodies were recovered with three identifiable by features while three were too badly burned. an examiner said identification would wait until Tuesday.
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Roanoke
Audie Murphy
America
Here
Marvin Kent
Murphy
Atlanta
Brushy Mountain
Local rancher Robert Conn found drowned near Philipsburg
Philip sburg area grieving after 55 year old Granite County rancher Robert Conn is found in a pond near his home following a late night drive from Drummond. Authorities report no foul play or injuries, with services set at St. oe Church in Philipsburg.
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Philipsburg
Granite County
Stone
Nick Munis
Robert Conn
Drummond
Woodrow Wilson
St. Oe
John Kerrigan
Conn
Carroll College
Olie
Bear Creek
Air Force
Mary Faye
Michael
Barbara
Janet
Mamie
Wilson Funeral Home
Viet veterans march in reverse Paul Revere route
Hundreds of Vietnam veterans in fatigues marched silently from Bunker Hill to Boston Common to “spread the alarm” against the war. They chanted Bring em home and broke plastic rifles in a symbolic celebration of life after a Sunday night vigil. Former senator Eugene McCarthy urged bearing witness to America’s conscience. No incidents were reported.
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Boston
Bunker Hill
Boston Common
Paul Revere
Southeast Asia
the Common
U.S
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
America
Rain forces change in Anaconda march
Memorial Day activities in Anaconda moved indoors to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument and the Junior High School auditorium due to heavy rain. Legion commander Henry Lussy delivered the address while the Rev. W L Roset and Rev. Leonard Spraycar gave invocation and benediction. Anaconda High School Band directed by Arlie Schulz performed. Clyde Kerns read the orders of the day and Lin coln’s Gettysburg Address was read by Joanne Oreskovich.
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Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Jack Schulte
Henry Lussy
American Legion
W. L. Roset
Leonard Spraycar
Anaconda High
Arlie Schulz
Clyde Kerns
Joanne Oreskovich
Ann Campbell
Legion
Butte Honors War Dead In Rainy Memorial Day Ceremony
Navy retiree L t Carroll E Davis notes 103 years since Decoration Day began and its name change to Memorial Day to honor all dead. In cold drizzle, the Henry W Lawton Camp and Veterans Auxiliary lead a subdued procession from the courthouse to Veterans Park as about 100 spectators watched in 30 degree rain.
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William J. Clark
Standard
Mountain View Cemetery
Navy
R. Carroll E. Davis
John Logan
Henry W. Lawton
United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary
Maine
Havana Harbor
Bernard F. Sullivan
Veterans Park
Wyoming
Butte Page
Alcoa and rivals reach wage pact with USW in Ohio strikes
USW union members at Alcoa Reynolds Kaiser Ormet and Olin roll to a 12:01 a.m. Tuesday strike threat while agreements boost wages and benefits. The package includes a record pension rise and fringe gains, with Alcoa announcing a 6 percent price uptick on most fabricated products starting September.
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Iibal
Ohio
USW
Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp
Reynolds Metals Co
Ormet Aluminum
Seermenss
Alcoa
Yaurger
Reynolds
Kaiser
Ormet
Olin
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Chet
Montana Power
OSHC
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Idaho
Washington
North
Vietnam
Butte Weather
W. D. Gable
Ryan
Old Boston
McCarthy
Anaconda
Flower
Theresa Digalis
Daughters of the American Revolution
Vickie Lynn Allen
Peggy Sue Fleming
Laurie Mehrens
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Joanna Radonich
VFW
April Moses
Pocahontas
Katherine Bosche
Eagles Auxiliary
Diana Davidson
Eagles
Miriam McLean
Legion and Auxiliary
Diana Sedminick
Elks
Drum and Bugle Corps
Dee Ann Thomas
Catherine Jess
Knights of Columbus
Brenda Massey
Brownies
Terri Smith
Jaycees
Patty Roche
Policemen’s Association
Stephanie Lou Conrady
Butte
Nixon
J. W. Abel
White House
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