Nasser to name Mohieddine for presidency amid power struggle
The Egyptian power struggle deepens as Nasser names Zakariya Mohieddine, a former prime minister, as acting president while diplomats cite Soviet pressure. Military deployments move to secure Cairo installations as factions brace for a possible coup amid losses from Israel’s attacks.
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Nasser resigns as Egypt president a new crisis ensues
President Gamal Abdel Nasser announced resignation but Egypts National Assembly rejected the move and urged him to lead. In a dramatic sequence, Nasser indicated he would let the assembly decide while acknowledging a grave wartime setback and taking full responsibility for the defeat. The Middle East News Agency reported others in his leadership team also resigned. The crowds in Cairo chanted Nasser as radio pushed alternate statements.
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Cairo
Gamal Abdel Nasser
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Abdul Hakim Amer
Shamseddin Badran
Middle East Cease-fire Violations Escalate
United Nations bulletin reports Israel and Arab nations accusing each other of wide cease-fire violations. Syria claims massed Israeli tanks and armor massed for a drive toward Damascus from Massadegh near the Syrian border.
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Musselshell flood area declared as Roundup battered
The SBA declared Musselshell and adjacent counties a disaster area to aid small businesses ruined by Thursday floods. Helena loan applications will be accepted and a circuit rider will aid Roundup. The Musselshell River crest shown near Musselshell then flood peak at 11.96 feet marked the worst in the town since 1948.
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Lenient Truck Weights Threaten Montana Highway Program
Montana faces a potential loss of future federal aid for interstate construction if trucks exceed state weight limits. The 91 percent federal share could be jeopardized, and Montana might be required to return funds already received. The issue stems from state limits of 76,800 pounds versus federal 73,200 pounds and a grandfathering allowance under pre-1965 law, highlighted after criticism of highway commission appointments.
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Independent Record
Tim Babcock
John J. Leary
Kalispell
Highway Commission
Leary
Communists Launch Mortar Attack Page 2
Page 2 reports a mortar attack by Communist forces, detailing the event and implications for regional security and military posture. The piece notes targets, potential casualties, and official responses from authorities.
UPI reports Liberty attack death toll climbs
The Defense Department said 31 Americans might have died in the Thursday attack on the USS Liberty. Nine sailors were confirmed dead, 22 missing and 75 wounded. Israel apologized for the error after two U.S. carriers launched planes to aid the damaged ship.
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Huge defense bill proposed
Washington AP notes a massive $79.3 billion defense appropriations bill from the House Appropriations Committee for the fiscal year starting July 1. It directs Pentagon to postpone National Guard and Army Reserve realignments, and includes $20.3 billion for Vietnam and Southeast Asia, with carryover funds bringing total near $114 billion.
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Weather outlook for Butte Anaconda region
Afternoon cloudiness with scattered showers. Thunder showers possible this afternoon and Sunday. Precipitation probability 60 percent today and 20 percent tonight. High 58 today, low 42 tonight. One year ago 59 and 45. Weather table on Page 2.
Montana Supreme Court weighs medical history in trial
The Montana Supreme Court heard arguments on a proposed rule change to allow a defendant in personal injury cases to compel a plaintiff’s doctor to testify about medical history. Opponents call it an invasion of privacy. supporters say it serves justice by admitting relevant information.
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Montana Bar Association
Montana Trial Lawyers’ Association
Arthur P. Acher
Acher
Dustry
Montana
Colgrove
Clayton Herron
A. W. Scribner
William T. Boone
Missoula
Sherman V. Sohn
Scribner
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