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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1968

Page

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Montana GOP reelects Murphy and Moberly to national posts

Montana Republicans reelect James E. Murphy and Mrs Waldo Y. Moberly to four year terms on the Republican National Committee. The pair will attend the national convention as nonvoting members. Delegates also approved housekeeping rule changes to allow a September platform convention and to let county officers’ alternates vote in state meetings.

J. D. Holmes Capitol Helena Montana James E. Murphy Waldo Y. Moberly Murphy Kalispell Moberly Shelby Wellington D. Rankin Gladys E. Knowles Billings National Committee GOP Civic Center Richard M. Nixon Nelson A. Rockefeller

Reagan fielded as candidate by Montana GOP organizers

Two regional Reagan coordinators from Montana and Oregon say Ronald Reagan is a serious presidential candidate and would be the party choice after Nixon and Rockefeller. They spearhead a grass roots effort to win Reagan votes at the Montana convention, which meets to select 14 delegates. Nixon supporters, led by Gov. Tim Babcock, expect a strong showing though the delegation may stay uncommitted.

Ronald Reagan Miami Beach Fla Nixon Eldon A. Davenport Montana John Sears New York Davenport California Pat Hillings U.S. House Wick Temple Helena Whetstone Jim Hayden Eugene Ore Reagan Hayden Richard M. Nixon Nelson Rockefeller Tulsa Rocky Oregon Tim Babcock Eldon Davenport Billings Rockefeller

Policeman Disguised Robbers Hit Butte Tavern

Three armed men bound janitor Leonard Kelly at Corner Bar 501 5 Montana early Thursday. They peeled the safe and took liquor before fleeing about 4 am. A man in a police style uniform lured Kelly inside as two others followed. Kelly described the suspects as dark complexions with horn rim glasses. Investigators John Gasper and George Skuletich are on the case.

Leonard Kelly Montana Kelly John Gasper George Skuletich

Bonnermill Accord Reached at Anaconda Plant

Union Local 3038 and Anaconda Forest Products reached a settlement over incentive pay and grievances at the Bonnermill plant. Members will vote on June 30 at the union hall, announced by Harold D. Lundgren and Robert E. Sheridan.

Check Writ Large: $20,000 Mail Theft Shock

Victor H. Barry, a retired Spokane teacher, found a $20,000 check for a mining firm on his doorstep after it mailed missing. Police say the check was stolen in transit and signed by a Spokane man.

Spokane Victor H. Barry

Jest Second Jest Second Now After Me There Beautiful

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Paris Introduces Double-Decker Buses in 1912 Revival

Paris resumes use of double decker buses with twenty five British style vehicles deployed on a line from Montparnasse station northward across Place de la Concorde marking a return to service for the first time since 1912.

Paris Montparnasse Place de la Concorde

Burglars Take Nearly Eight Thousand From Butte Market

Burglars stole about eight thousand dollars from Hi Way Super Market at 2563 Harrison Ave entering through a roof cut 11 by 14 inches. They used a torch to breach two doors of a safe with two weeks receipts. Locks on two back doors were cut to exit. Police assist included Chief James Clark and officers Plessas and Netzner. A neighbor account notes a car and several people seen near the store at 2 a.m. two weeks earlier. Mrs Spritzer heard her dog barking Thursday between 3 and 4 a.m.

Harrison Ave Mal Joseph James Clark Donald Plessas Lawrence Netzner John Spritzer Harrison

Lutheran Church in America elects new president

The Rev. Dr. Robert J. Marshall of Chicago was elected president of the Lutheran Church in America, succeeding the late Dr. Franklin C. Fry who died two weeks earlier in Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga Robert J. Marshall Chicago Lutheran Church In America Franklin C. Fry

Four women serve as Butte letter carriers for summer

Four young women become Butte’s first postwar women foot-route carriers. Noreen Leary Cindy Sanderson Lynn Hinch and Susan Wigal, all college students, passed Civil Service tests and will work 40 hours weekly for 13 weeks as substitutes during vacation. They walk about 10 miles daily and handle mail distribution, relay packets, and driving duties.

Butte Noreen Leary Susan Wigal Cindy Sanderson Lynn Hinch Herb Slodounik E. T. Leary N. Montana Audrey Sanderson Sampson Melvin Sanderson James Hinch W. Woolman Susan B. Wigal Thomas C. Wigal Edwards Noreen University of Montana Cindy Lynn Carroll College Helena University of New Mexico Susan Montana State University Post Office Alfred H. Wilkinson Nick

House passes tax bill with 10 percent income tax rise

The House approved a 10 percent increase in income tax receipts and a $6 billion spending cut by a 268 to 150 vote. President Johnson hailed the vote as a landmark step to curb inflation and defend the dollar while urging Senate support for final passage. The plan would begin higher withholding within 15 days of enactment.

Edmond le Breton Washington House Johnson Congress Senate U.S House of Representatives

Montanans Olsen and Battin Back Tax Increase

U S representatives Arnold H. Olsen of Montana and James Battin voted yes on the conference report to raise taxes and cut spending. No Rocky Mountain state representative was recorded as voting against the measure.

Washington Arnold H. Olsen D-Mont James Battin R-Mont Rocky Mountain States

Butte Anaconda Fair Weather Outlook Through Saturday

The And, Montana area should stay partly cloudy with a high near 72 and a low around 44 through Saturday. Showers are unlikely, with less than a 10 percent chance. One year ago, temperatures reached 59 and 46 with no precipitation.

Butte - Anaconda

Butte Area Weekend Sports and Museum Events

Drag racing time trials at noon Sunday and races at 1 pm at Spike Narandie Memorial Strip in Butte. Butte Industrial League hosts evening baseball at 7, with plentiful baseball and softball leagues around town. Museums in Beaverhead Dillon and Virginia City invite visitors. World Museum of Mining operates 8 to 8 daily except Monday mornings. Montana postmasters visit Butte Monday to Thursday with Rep. Arnold Olsen speaking Wednesday. Outdoor events statewide include Carnivals, Horse Shows, Hors e-Rama, O-Mok-See, dog shows, Model T race in Dillon, and three-day Roundup and antique shows in Billings and Thompson Falls.

Spike Narandie Butte Butte Industrial League World Museum of Mining Beaverhead Dillon Virginia City Montana Arnold Olsen Billings Missoula Red Lodge Lame Deer Havre Thompson Falls

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