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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1968
Page
2
The Senate overrode strong opposition and voted to proceed with deployment of the administration's thin missile defense plan, heading toward initial implementation despite continued resistance.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports show nationwide crime up 17 percent in the first three months of 1968 versus 1967, with violent crimes surging especially in murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Hoover notes violence rise while debates on ABM defense continue in Congress.
Sen. Mike Mansfield says a Post Office letter confirms Montana will switch non-preferential second to fourth class mail onto fast freight trains on July 1. Passenger trains will keep handling preferential and some bulk mail, with overall Northwest service study aiming for regular, lower-cost delivery. The plan could save at least one million dollars yearly on non-preferential mail.
A Montana Western District poll led by Rep. Arnold Olsen shows 56.5 percent support U.S. aid to South Vietnam's rights to choose its government. It records 45 percent want less Viet Nam effort, 35 percent want more, 20 percent support maintaining current levels.
President Johnson proposed national registration of every gun and licensing of all gun owners in a special message to Congress. He framed the move as protecting the people's right to protection, signaling a broad expansion of gun control proposals.
An Associated Press survey found 198 U.S. gun deaths in the week ended Sunday, mainly homicides, with Texas at 20 deaths. The report coincides with President Johnson signing an anticrime bill restricting interstate hand gun sales and calls for broader gun controls, as Sears and Ward adjust mail order policies.
Bakersfield report describes Acryline a new discovery for denture wearers. It uses a vacuum principle to flow onto plates forming an airtight seal and feels like natural teeth. The effect lasts about six months and is available at drug stores.
Congress completed action to make four more holidays fall on Monday each year and add Columbus Day as a federal observance. The bill would shift Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Veterans Day and Columbus Day to Monday dates with effect Jan 1 1971. The measure backed by the Chamber of Commerce and travel groups awaits the president's signature.
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