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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1964
Page
1
Texas Republicans at Dallas Memorial Auditorium endorsed Barry Goldwater with a resolution declaring delegates irrevocably committed to him until released. Goldwater urged party unity against Democrats and predicted a November victory while rival William Scranton warned such a ticket could defeat other Republican contenders.
Goldwater argues for broad Southern support to win in 1964 while warning the party must shed regional limits. He criticizes U S disarmament and cites Soviet missiles as tipping power in favor of the Russians. He denounces liberal press and claims they fear an uncontrollable candidate in him.
UPI reports Japan's worst earthquake since 1923 set multiple oil refineries ablaze near Niigata. U.S. Air Force planes partnered with Japanese authorities to drop extinguishing chemicals as aftershocks and tidal waves hit Honshu, with 2 dead and 14 missing among vast structural destruction.
Montana may alter its senatorial map after a Supreme Court decision on apportionment. Currently each of 56 counties elects one senator, creating imbalance for large counties like Yellowstone and Cascade. Legislature to convene January 1965 likely to consider constitutional revision and new apportionment plans, with debate ongoing on timing and feasibility.
Reports from Havana indicate a rapid Soviet expansion with more than 60 supersonic aircraft at San Antonio de Los Banos base and additional installations underground. A chain of bases and new dumps near Bejucal and artillery and tank warehouses at Managua outside Havana accompany the intensified buildup.
Anaconda Co and 4500 workers at Chuquicamata Copper Mine in Santiago reach a tentative contract five days before a deadline. The agreement raises salaries and fringe benefits by 60 percent over 15 months, with labor officials and the company endorsing the plan to prevent strikes.
The Montana Supreme Court reviews a city of Butte appeal of a district court ruling blocking annexation of the Smith and Shewed addition. The Konens and others filed protest petitions. seven other areas await decision as the court takes weeks to rule.
The Synod of the Rockies of the United Presbyterian Church ends its three day session in Butte today featuring three seminars. Delegates participate in sessions and discuss church matters and programs.
Delegates from Montana and Wyoming at the Synod of the Rockies adopted a resolution urging Congress to refrain from laws affecting religious establishment or free exercise. Copies were sent to Emanuel Celler and state lawmakers. The measure opposes amendments to incorporate religious exercises into government institutions such as schools.
The Butte Chamber of Commerce good will tour, with 31 Mining City men and friends, visited Anaconda and Philipsburg before Helena. They were greeted by Leo Kelly and Mayor John Schroeder, and near Elliston the bus got bogged in mud requiring all hands to free it and continue to the lime quarry stop.
Mostly cloudy with showers or thundershowers today through Thursday. Highs around 65, lows near 48. East of Divide and West of Divide expect similar patterns with showers and scattered afternoon storms. Temperatures vary 60 to 80, lows 45 to 55, with 12 hour maximums and 18 hour minimums noted.
Pennsylvania Governor William Scranton ignored a threatening call and pressed his campaign for Republican National Convention votes. He pursued delegates in the Midwest, saying several would back him at San Francisco while security precautions followed him at Minneapolis airport.
A Continental Trailways bus plunged into Lake Pontchartrain after barges ripped a 224 foot gap in the bridge. Six passengers died, the driver and a sergeant survived, aided by a teen who grabbed life preservers and helped pull survivors and bodies from the submerged bus. Authorities identified the dead and questioned tow boat crews about the incident as visibility remained clear and water calm.
Simon Peter Comer 36 former coal miner now a Butte copper miner was freed from Silver Bow County jail pending an inquest into the shooting death of 17 year old Dennis Challeen. Comer claims self defense and awaits formal hearing Friday.
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