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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1968
Page
1
Montana official told the Board of Institutions that Boulder River School and Hospital faces severe staff shortages limiting training and supervision of residents. Chiavaro proposed 167 new positions in 1969-70 and 14 in 1970-71 to reach American Association of Mental Deficiency standards.
Helena AP report states Warden E C Bus Ellsworth asked the Board of Institutions for a five day week for state prison employees under a 40 hour law. He warned the change would need hiring twelve workers to cover six days and two days off, noting current staffing would not suffice.
The United States secured a provisional British warrant charging James Earl Ray with the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in London. Ray appeared in a brief court session and was assigned a British lawyer as extradition discussions begin, potentially delaying his return to the U.S. for trial. The legal process could stretch into months.
James H. Rowe a native of Butte and Humphrey adviser says all indications point to a Humphrey nomination at the Democratic national convention in Chicago and that it may come on the first ballot. He plans to attend the Helena state convention and hopes Montana’s delegation stays with Humphrey.
Partly cloudy with afternoon and evening showers or thunderstorms. Wednesday with scattered showers and a 40 percent chance of rain tonight. High 65 today, low 42. One year ago: 50 and 43. Weather table Page 2.
Viet Cong rockets struck Saigon during morning rush hour, killing at least 19 and wounding 70. Data show 23 shellings in 38 days, with hits near Independence Palace, City Hall, National Assembly, and Post Telegraph HQ. One hospital patient died and several buildings sustained damage.
Four gunshot incidents in four days left two dead and several wounded. Hazel Gone, 46, was killed in her home near Hays. William G. King was wounded. Kenneth J. Hansen died from a self inflicted head wound in Livingston. Phillip Trier was wounded in Baldwin Park after a carnival ride dispute. Stanley Stewart, arrested in Lewistown, faced first degree assault charges with a gun in his ex wife’s home.
Gen. William C. Westmoreland warned that a classic military victory in Vietnam is impossible while the United States maintains a policy of not expanding the war. He argued attrition is the only real hope and cautioned against expectant quick defeats.
Maxine Smitham was elected chairman of the Silver Bow County Republican Central Committee at a Holiday Inn meeting attended by over 100 people. She succeeds H A Bud Frank. Officers elected include Dr John J Bender vice chairman Mrs Jane Farrington secretary and John Hauck Jr treasurer. Delegates to the Montana Republican Convention in Helena in June 2022 include Mrs Smitham Dr Bender Lloyd Crippen Mrs John Cromer Mrs Ruth Boulter Ralph Huntley Ralph O Leary and Frank.
Steven Duggins and Michael Bowman both 19 of Butte face first degree assault charges after Philip Trier 21, a carnival worker, was wounded Saturday night. Trier remained hospitalized in fair condition with a bullet removed from his lower abdomen. A girl witness, about 12 or 14, wearing a pink sweatshirt, was sought for cooperation. Bond set at 5000 for each, preliminary hearings scheduled for July 2.
Washington AP reports a new gun control fight as bills seek federal registration of all firearm sales and harsher penalties. Senators like Thomas Dodd push measures after RFK's assassination, proposing federal crime definitions and oaths for lawmakers' protection.
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