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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1972
Page
2
Firemen freed Van Janeff of 3014 Carter after his leg was trapped when he backed out of his driveway. Neighbors had already sawed the fence post when help arrived. he sought private medical treatment for cuts and bruises.
The Butte pool will open at 1 on Wednesday for open swim and buses will start running to the pool the same day. Regular lessons begin Thursday morning and schedule information is available from the bus lines.
Army officials report a dramatic drop in meningitis after starting routine vaccination for all trainees last October. Through six months only 11 cases and one death occurred, versus 124 cases and eight deaths in the prior year.
Sen Lee Metcalf of Montana was released from a Helena hospital and plans to remain in the state capital for the week before returning to Washington. He said he is fine after a congested lung and pneumonia earlier, and will skip committee meetings as advised.
Butte amateur radio club members will hold a field day starting Saturday at noon near Toll Mountain campground. Operators from across the country will join the exercise. Chairman Ed Bodenberger leads the event. club call letters WZFO will be used. Visitors are welcome.
Former Butte resident Carol Hoellein Kautzman, now Mrs. John Kautzman of Libby, earned a commerce degree from Montana State University this month and plans to teach in Libby. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoellein of 3130 Nettie, and her husband works on Libby dam.
In San Francisco the AMA board of trustees urged removing criminal penalties for possession and personal use of marijuana. A nine member committee heard testimony on about 150 proposals and will issue a report as the House of Delegates prepares to vote later this week. The report supports decriminalizing personal possession and transfer in small amounts while banning public use.
Airlines maintained schedules over Montana and through Butte Monday as pilots in parts of the nation held a one day strike. Western and Northwest crews ignored the call while Vic Heintz of Western said overseas carriers were more involved and a federal injunction blocked U S participation. Heintz added officials planned to abide by the court order.
Eight Montana Bar members will receive 50 year certificates at the state Bar Association convention in Billings June 22 to 24. Attendees include more than 400 attorneys and judges from across the state. Speakers include former Interior Secretary Stewart Udall.
Bozeman Montana State University’s Department of Industrial and Management Engineering names Deer Lodge student Robert Jovick outstanding senior for 1971 72 based on scholarship and leadership. He served as student body vice president, belonged to Septemviri, and is a member of Pi Kappa Delta and the American Institute of Industrial Engineers. Jovick plans to attend University of Montana Law School this fall, and is the son of Mr and Mrs Ray Jovick of Deer Lodge.
AP report says two 11 and 12 year olds admitted making five firebombing attempts at Roosevelt and Lowell schools. One blaze at Lowell caused major damage. other fires were minor. Both suspects were captured after flames erupted at both campuses. One attacker from Great Falls and the other from Havre. Police say Molotov cocktails were used and bombs built from flammable materials. Youths held at county jail.
Yellowstone County Sheriff James Meeks urged a federal investigation into the U S attorney Otis L Packwood and U S Marshal Louis Aleksich. He asked for their removal after outlining alleged events before and after the Daniel Korber trial and forwarding charges to U S senators Metcalf Mansfield and Rep John Melcher.
John F. Johnson and Lydia Weber are listed as a licensed couple with ages noted as legal. Several other pairings include ages and cities such as Great Falls Helena Spokane and dates, indicating marriage license entries. The list names multiple individuals and partners including Randall E. Osier and LaDene A. Phippen. Ernest A. Henricksen and Judy M. Yother. John G. Hess and Susan M. Amentastro among others.
Police Judge John Seton forfeited 770 in bonds for the city treasury and postponed Alvin Sandretto s assault trial. Sandretto 23, in lieu of 100 bond, pleads innocent for a Saturday attack on Patti Reid on Harrison Avenue. He seeks counsel, but cannot receive free service due to employment. He remains jailed without bond as detectives seek another defendant. Twenty five speeding tickets at 25 each forfeited bonds. Joseph Beans 50 and Ronald Waisenan 50 bonds forfeited for reckless driving and failing to appear. Waisenan faced false pretenses charge over a Pekin Cafe meal. Lt. Sullivan notes rising restaurant fraud. A list of speeders and carless drivers are named with forfeited sums.
The Butte Silver Bow Anti Poverty Council board meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday at 107 E Granite. Butte Senior Citizens Club gathers at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the YMCA. The United Commercial Travelers meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the East Side Athletic Club. The Butte Pioneers Club also meets at 8 p.m. Tuesday for initiation followed by a musical program.
Raymond Allen Winscot reports $700 in traveler checks stolen from his Leggat Hotel room while he walked around the city. Checks issued by First State Bank of Northern California Oakland. Overnight theft of fishing tackle from his truck at Ramada Inn. Deputy notes entry by glass cutter.
Air Force Capt. Joseph E. Merrick of Victorville California earned a Master of Business Administration from Golden Gate College in San Francisco during recent commencement exercises. He is the son of Mrs. William Lutey of Whitehall and previously received a bachelor degree from the University of Montana in 1962.
Bozeman reports no bids on a half million board feet timber sale near Yellowstone National Park in Gallatin National Forest. Forest staffer Maynard Rost said economic factors likely kept buyers away and noted this is the second attempt at sale. the parcel remains available at appraised price.
Gallatin County Commissioners approved two variances in Bridger Canyon with no protests. Henry and Peggy Jacobs sought permission to place a mobile home for a son and family under conditional use. Roy Foster sought a home near the highway contrary to setback rules. District court weighs two district withdrawals.
Eleven students across Butte Anaconda and Glendive earned straight A grades in the spring quarter at Dawson College in Glendive. Named are Myron Michels of Anecense and Bill McCarthy of Utte. A Butte student also achieved straight A grades in Colorado State University College of Veterinary Science during the same period, Daniel A Feeney of 1842 Harrison.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. filed a district court complaint against John T. Sullivan Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co and Glacier General Assurance Co seeking 10850. The suit stems from a traffic incident involving Sullivan and Butte police officer William F. Miller. State Farm says it paid Miller 10000 and contends Miller was hurt through Sullivan's negligence, with Sullivan also harmed by Hartford and Glacier General.
Hanley faces possible removal as Model City program director after Jim Murphy cut his salary to June 30 in an administrative act. Murphy meets the joint neighborhood board Tuesday at 7 30 p m at 107 E Granite to seek a compromise, while the board disputes its firing authority.
John Evans a 26 year old steel worker waited five hours for his first child a daughter to be born He admired her and then fainted in London AP report
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