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The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1968

Page

3

Governor's panel to seek restore state road funds

Montana Governor Tim Babcock announced a five member commission will travel to Washington to press for restoration of federal road funds lost through federal cuts. He said highway funds belong to states and should be used for building roads, not withheld to combat inflation.

Helena Montana Washington, D.C Tim Babcock Montana Highway Users Association Babcock Capitol

Three Month Hormonal Contraceptive Injections Studied

SAN FRANCISCO AP An effective new injectable contraceptive medroxyprogesterone acetate given every three months showed zero pregnancies in 216 treated women over three years. A monthly progestin estrogen combination also reported no pregnancies in 514 women. Researchers see potential for those with daily pill adherence issues and limited clinic access, but FDA safety proof is likely required before wide use.

San Francisco American Medical Association Edward Tyler Family Planning Center of Los Angeles United States Tyler

Cigarette firms face potential suit drive urged by surgeon

Dr Dwight E Harken of Harvard Medical School urged doctors to back a campaign by Action for Smoking and Health to aid lung cancer patients in suing cigarette manufacturers. He said 2 percent of 55000 potential suits could pressure firms as ads stir public concern during the AMA convention in San Francisco.

San Francisco Harvard University Dwight E. Harken Harvard Medical School Action For Smoking and Health New York American College of Chest Surgeons Harken American Medical Association

Mansfield Reserves Loyalty to Humphrey or McCarthy

Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield said he is not committed to Humphrey or McCarthy for the Democratic nomination. He urged an open national convention and that McCarthy deserve consideration, noting his primary votes should carry weight alongside Humphrey.

Mansfield Associated Press Senate Mike Mansfield Hubert Humphrey Sen Eugene McCarthy McCarthy Montana Democrat Humphrey

Indians sue under rights act over Browning jail

Nine Blackfeet Indians filed a suit under the Indian Civil Rights Act alleging unlawful imprisonment and defective arrest and trial procedures. Defendants include the Blackfeet Tribe tribal judges the city of Browning BIA officials and the interior secretary. They seek jail closure and 24 forms of relief.

Great Falls Browning Bureau of Indian Affairs Secretary of the Interior Barney Reagan Western District Montana Legal Services Association Cut Bank Jerrold Richards Helena

Butte High senior Tom Strickland Jr. to study music at Michigan

Tom Strickland Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Tom Strickland of 826 W Silver, member of the 1968 Butte High School class, will study music at the University of Michigan this summer and attend the University of Montana in the fall on a music scholarship. He received the National Urion Foundation award for contributing most to his musical organizations during his school career.

Tom Strickland Jr Tom Strickland W. Silver Butte High School University of Michigan University of Montana Urion Foundation

Johnson asked to press button for Flathead Tunnel finish

A spokesman for the Army Corps of Engineers said President Johnson may press a June 21 button to complete the 7 miles 10 feet Flathead Tunnel, the second longest in the western hemisphere, with 84 feet remaining. The tunnel is part of 60 miles of relocation of the Great Northern mainline around the Libby Dam and Reservoir project.

Libby Lyndon B. Johnson Flathead Tunnel Western Hemisphere Army Corps of Engineers Great Northern Railway Cascade Flathead Great Northern Libby Dam

Grant approved for study of health resources in eastern Montana

A $164 000 Office of Economic Opportunity grant was approved to fund a six month study of health resources and related consumer needs in 16 eastern Montana counties. The study will be conducted by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago and directed by Jim Brown of Glendive.

Associated Press Office of Economic Opportunity Southeastern Montana

BBC signal blocked as Russians jam Scottish coast TV

Islanders on Skye report BBC broadcasts blocked by Russian transmissions. They instead receive band and ballet music and a Russian message broadcast from Soviet trawlers offshore, obscuring BBC programming.

Glasgow Scotland Skye British Broadcasting Corp BBC

McCarthy and Humphrey seek New York convention votes

In Albany the Democratic race tightens as McCarthy and Humphrey vie for the 123 delegates while Kennedy supporters seek a place on ballots as uncommitted. Republican Rockefeller faces a small challenge for 11 of 82 GOP seats as Javits runs unopposed.

Sen. McCarthy Humphrey New York Albany N.Y Robert F. Kennedy McCarthy Kennedy Hubert H. Humphrey U.S Eugene J. McCarthy Nelson A. Rockefeller Richard M. Nixon Rockefeller U.S. Senate Jacob K. Javits Eugene H. Nickerson Joseph Y. Resnick Johnson- Humphrey Paul O’dwyer Resnick Nicker

Bonds Forfeited In Police Court

Bonds forfeited in police court Monday as defendants failed to appear. Names include Joe McDuff, W. Collins, Harry Thebodeau, C. Tregiden, Katherine Applegate, Daniel Mueller, Elmer Headley, Louise Attlewedt, Robert Hitt, and Joe Harrigan. Fines ranged from 15 to 25 dollars for speeding, improper muffler, improper license, and careless driving. minor violations total 134 dollars.

Joe McDuff W. Collins Harry Thebodeau C. Tregiden Katherine Applegate Daniel Mueller Elmer Headley Louise Attlewedt Robert Hitt Joe Harrigan

Stomach diseases cited as Mexico’s leading killer

The Health and Welfare Ministry says stomach diseases were Mexico’s No. 1 killer, claiming more than 500000 lives from 1955 to 1964. It blamed impure water uncooked vegetables and poor health practices and noted one in ten children dies from the diseases.

Mexico City Health and Welfare Ministry Mexico

New Acryline Teeth Cush Seal Impress Users

Bakersfield reports a breakthrough called Acryline that holds false teeth with a vacuum seal. The product flows onto plates forming an airtight bond similar to natural teeth, with effects lasting about six months before replacement. available at all drug stores.

Bakersfield Calif

Police commended for recent arrests in Butte

The Civic Action Committee commended three Butte Police Dept officers Patrick J. Burns Michael Graham and Charles Case for the June 7 arrest of two men after teenagers were found drinking beer at a tavern. The group urged city officials to address juvenile drinking and oppose permissive prostitution citing medical ethics and disease control concerns.

Civic Action Committee Butte Patrick J. Burns Michael Graham Charles Case the Committee

Boy bitten by dog treated at hospital

Billy Crnich aged 12 was bitten on the leg Monday and given emergency care at St. James Community Hospital. His mother Lena Crnich says he was not seriously hurt and had a tetanus shot earlier this year. The dog was taken to the city pound for rabies testing. Police said the owner's identity was undetermined.

Billy Crnich St. James Community Hospital Lena Crnich W. Quartz

Ontario drinkers study on daily liquor consumption

Sudbury Ontario AP reports research scientist Jan de Lint says about 3.3 million Ontarian liquor drinkers more than 60 000 consume from 20 to 40 ounces daily.

Sudbury, Ont Jan de Lint Ontario

Chelini hearing again delayed in copper theft case

Dillon district court continued the arraignment of John A. Chelini 40 of Butte to Wednesday by order of Judge Philip C. Duncan. Beaverhead County Atty. Carl M. Davis charged Chelini with receiving about 900 pounds of copper cables stolen May 3 from the Butte Anaconda and Pacific Railway right of way. Chelini posted a $2000 bond after waiving preliminary hearing May 21. A June 10 arraignment was postponed due to attorney illness. The Monday delay came as Judge Duncan was summoned to Virginia City for a separate jury trial.

Dillon — District Court John A. Chelini Butte Philip C. Duncan Beaverhead County Carl M. Davis Chelini Butte, Anaconda and Pacific Railway Anaconda Co John W. Whelan Whelan Duncan Virginia City

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