Montana utility values rise to a record 417.4 million
The Montana State Board of Equalization set the 1964 assessed value of all utilities at a record 417,413,378, up about 1.2 percent from 1963. Railroads and Western Unionfell, while telephone electric gas and pipelines showed the largest dollar and percentage gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Holmes
Helena
Monana County
Montana
State Board of Equalization
Railroads
Airlines
Western Union Telegraph Co
Cuban Revolt Update Seeks Hemisphere Action After Executions
A Cuban revolt report notes the motor vessel Johnnie I was attacked by a Cuban MIG last Friday, with details from Antilles Trading Corp. The incident prompts a Coast Guard report. Exile groups urge hemispheric mobilization as they cite about 15,000 executions since 1959 under Castro.
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Antilles Trading Corp
U.S. Coast Guard
Hemisphere
Cuba
Cuban Lions’ Club
Johnson
Pove Paul
Manuel A
Tony) de Varona
Foreign Press Dismiss Goldwater Victory Across Europe
Across The Hague Helsinki Oslo and Copenhagen foreign papers reacted to Goldwater’s advance with concern. Volks krant condemned US politics as stoking stupidity while The Arbeiderbladet and Land Og Folk warned of dangerous or Hitlerian tendencies. Politiken framed the win as Rockefeller weakness.
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The
Hague
Democratic Party
Volkskrant
Goldwater
Helsinki
Barry Goldwater
Social
Oslo
Arbeiderbladet
Copenhagen
Land Og Folk
Hitler
Politiken
Rockefeller
Garrisons Will Note Anniversary Open House
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Garrison will be honored at an open house Sunday in observance of their silver wedding anniversary. Their children Mary Seim of Great Falls and Bill Garrison Jr. of Glen arrange the event at the Glen home from 2 to 5 p.m. The couple requests no gifts.
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Dillon
Bill Garrison
Mary Seim
Great Falls
Bill Jr
Glen
Garrison
Strike Disorder Avoids Negro Workers Then Invites Them
Striking workers accuse management of racial exclusion before the walkout and claim the firm allowed a reopening after guards were removed. The Internation group reports thirty workers entered the plant with no incident and fifty pickets stood nearby in pairs. Bargaining talks are scheduled for Friday following last winter’s bargaining election.
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Teamsters
Burns Fatal To Bozeman Girl
Cynthia Leep five died after burns from clothes catching fire while playing with matches on a ranch near Bozeman Hot Springs. Her mother and Ralph Heineman from Billings helped rush her to hospital where she died from burns covering about forty percent of her body.
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Bozeman
UPI
Cynthia Leep
Andrew Leep
Bozeman Hot Springs
Western Livestock Journal
Ralph Heineman
Billings
Leep
Cynthia
Heineman
Butte High School Graduation Speakers Address Future Paths
Trustees led by Shea presided as Margaret Leary spoke at the BHS graduation ceremony. Dr. Crowley urged graduates to own their choices and build a life with faith, ideals, and hope, warning against losing identity in work. John Sikonia and Donald Deshler were named valedictorian and salutatorian for the 1964 class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Leary
Shea
Helen Kneebone
Kevin Shannon
James Lochrie
Lester Zeihen
Frank McHugh
Robert Vivian
Butte High
Raymond Sims
Joseph Knuckey Jr
Dr. Crowley
Wilson
John Sikonia
Donald Deshler
Two Airmen Killed Near Clark Fieldill
The Air Force announced two U S Air Force officers were killed west of Clark Field Manila. Names of the victims were not disclosed immediately.
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Manila
API
USS
Air Force
Clark Field
Exiles Clash With Cuban Exiles in Bahamas Action
A British and U S patrol recovered a fast launch off Anguilla Cay after a chase. Five people were detained including New York photographers Andrew St George and Tom Dunkin and others named Diaz Barras Martinez Morrell Gonzalez. Guns and ammo were seized by the court. Dunkin formerly worked for Tampa Tribune and St Pete Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bahamas
United States
Ray
Cuba
U.S
Anguilla Cay
Cuban
Cay
Canadian Forest Fires Burn 20 000 Acres in April
The Federal Department of Forestry reports about 20 000 acres of forest were burned in Canada during April from 547 fires. In April 1963, 486 fires destroyed 9 000 acres of forest.
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Ottawa
Canada
Federal Department of Forestry
Holmes Name Fueled Montana Elections Says Jack Holmes
John J. Holmes topped Montana votes for years and described his 1932 Roosevelt coattail win. The 1962 primary results showed rival Holmes winning without campaigning, prompting Jack Holmes to vow vigorous campaigning for auditor’s office in November.
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John J. Holmes
Montana
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Holmes
Jack Holmes
MRC
Butte
Auditor’s
Suit Against County Dismissed
Betti Jeanne Micek, who alleged injury by a hospital visitor while a patient at Silver Bow General Hospital, had her suit dismissed after both sides rested and the TIFF failed to prove its claim. Judge Downey presided and began the report at 10 a.m.
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Betti Jeanne Micek
Komodo Monitors Sleep Weeks After Big Meals
Komodo monitor lizards reportedly rest for a week or longer following a large meal to allow digestive juices to work fully. Researchers note extended periods of inactivity tied to energy conservation during digestion in these reptiles.
Motorists Booked in Police Court for Speeding
Donald L. Schuck and Earl M. Rauch were booked for speeding and given $25 bonds each in police court Thursday. Larry C. Katcher posted $25 bond as well. Judge John Seton forfeited $47.50 in smaller bonds posted under various names on minor traffic charges.
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Donald L. Schuck
Earl M. Rauch
Larry C
Bible Baptist Church Announces Vacation Bible School Dates
Bible Baptist Church at 3215 lists two June sessions from 6:30 to 9 for ages 3 through 10th grade. Director Dortha Onstott with Virginia McGinnis assistant lead the program featuring Bible heroes memorization and singing. Mrs Ronald Buckingham is pianist with teachers including Mrs Robert McGinnis.
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The
Bible Baptist Church
3215
Bible Heroes
Ggg
Floods in Colombia Kill At Least 12 As Rains Strain Nation
Floods from heavy rains have left at least 12 dead in Colombia this week and caused extensive property damage across several regions, according to reports. The disaster prompted emergency responses and warnings as communities brace for continued bad weather.
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Bogota, Columbia
Echo Spring Distillery Uses 96 Proof in 1962 Louisville Run
Louisville based Echo Spring Distillery reports 96 proof usage in 1962 production in Kentucky. Local records show the bottle strength noted for distribution and regulatory filing during that period.
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Echo Spring Distillery
Louisville, KY
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Carton
Fanaconda Faity
Crowley
County
Richard J. Schaut
Anaconda High School
Navy
San Diego
Bernard Schaut
Oak, Anaconda
Nursing Home Watch
Sen Sprim
Tada
Hennessy’s
Father
Jac
Sant
Raab
Hennessy's Men’s Furnishings
Biyle
Heck
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