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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1964
Page
1
The Senate cleared a sweeping civil rights bill by a 73 to 27 roll call after a 15 week debate the longest in Senate history. The measure heads back to the House where a similar package awaits signing by President Johnson by July 4.
A coroner's jury found Simon Peter Comer 36 should stand trial in the gunshot death of Charleen in Butte. County Attorney Holland says Comer acted in self defense but plans felony charges in district court including alleged statutory rape involving JoAnne Vires 17 and Roy Vires 14 who testified Comer furnished them beer. Comer also faces a federal firearms charge.
Melvin Clark, 14, of Roscoe, died from a head wound after a hunting accident near Absarokee. The gun he carried discharged accidentally while he shot agates about one mile from town. Deputy Elvin Saul said the case remains under investigation.
Montana Republicans pledged all 14 presidential nominating votes for Barry Goldwater for three ballots at the San Francisco convention. Gov. Tim Babcock led the move after a caucus, naming Babcock as chairman and listing Montana’s appointed delegates and alternates. The delegation and alternates were set for travel to the convention with electors George Linton Fred Robinson Bill Ellis among those named.
Senator Edward M Kennedy and Senator Birth Bayh were injured when a private plane crashed in an apple orchard near Hatfield Airport. The pilot was killed and others hurt including Bayh and Kennedy aides. Kennedy and Bayh were listed in fair condition.
Helena executive vp Socs Vratis of the Montana Retail Association told Butte merchants the Douglas Federal Credit Bill is flawed in its present form. He argued it would complicate credit computations and hurt consumer borrowing, retail employment, and the economy, urging a fair presentation of facts as the bill moves from the Senate next month.
The Weather Bureau forecast Jefferson River rising to flood levels near Twin Bridges tonight with levels slightly above nine feet at Sappington Saturday. Missouri River expected to rise to 98 feet at Townsend Monday as Canyon Ferry Reservoir remains full, with three to four days of gradual increases. Snow closed Montan passes and chains were required on two passes while snow plows cleared three inches on Montana 43 near the border.
Helena AP Gov Tim Babcock assailed the Democratic party at Montana's state GOP convention calling it floundering and ruled by a big-brother nursemaid ethos. He linked Democrats to Estes Baker socialism and criticized livestock policy and education as Republican strengths. He urged electing leaders with state interests.
Mostly cloudy with afternoon showers today and Sunday. Warmer daytime temperatures with highs near 50 today and 65 to 75 in the mountains across the region. East of divide expect more cloudiness and showers Saturday into Sunday, west of divide partly to mostly cloudy with showers and scattered thundershowers.
President Johnson warns China and North Vietnam of U.S. resolve as he speaks to about 400000 Californians, declaring America will defend freedom wherever necessary after a triumphant San Francisco welcome. The address frames Southeast Asia as a central battle against communist forces.
At 8:45 a.m. Bernard O Neill and Postmaster Wilkinson alerted authorities. Undersheriff Harper and Deputy Duckham opened the box near Walkerville with John Sheehan of the Post Office Department. It proved to be a battery operated toothbrush and was forwarded to Great Falls with an explanation letter.
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