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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1963
Page
1
Farmers, ranchers and families from the Magic land area attended a Farm and Ranch Day outing hosted by the Butte Chamber of Commerce committee at Columbia Gardens on Tuesday. More than 600 people participated.
Swedish air force Col Stig Erik Wennerstrom, holder of the U S Legion of Merit, was arrested on espionage charges accused of selling Swedish and other nations secrets to the Kremlin. Police said he confessed to photographing documents with a miniature camera and delivering film to Russian contacts. He had served as air attache in Washington and as a disarmament adviser to Sweden's Foreign Ministry.
Three U S enlisted airmen rushed home from England for inquiry into rumors linking them to Christine Keeler were cleared of any involvement in the sex and security case. Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester said no security violations or military information were solicited or provided and none of the men were involved with the Keeler Ward or Profumo matter. They were en route back to duty at the 3rd Air Force Base in South Ruislip near London.
Paul D Cor of Butte appeals his first degree murder conviction to the Montana Supreme Court. The 17 volume 1 595 page transcript is the court's largest criminal filing. Cor was convicted in 1961 for the killing of 16 year old Shari McEwen near Butte. The defense filed for a new trial and an appeal after affidavits claiming post June 10 sightings were presented. Bail was previously not reduced.
Ninety six year old John R. Reed of Butte died Tuesday. A Missouri native born Dec 7 1866 he ran a livery stable and later a Sherman and Reed Mortuary business. He owned a Seymour Creek ranch and belonged to local fraternal groups. Survivors include son Wesley and granddaughter Dwain Clark. Funeral service set for 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Wayrynen Funeral Home.
President Kennedy in Frankfurt challenges De Gaulle on NATO policy, pledging to risk American cities in defense of Europe. He calls for a renewed, indivisible Atlantic unity and a bold new mission for peace and freedom, as crowds greet him across Germany.
Pope Paul VI told 375 Philadelphia pilgrims that the United States has given aid to less fortunate nations and emerging nations. He spoke in English and signaled focus on the upcoming visit by President Kennedy as his first major engagement after his coronation.
Hardin Wyoming UPI reports Robert Thomas and family of Antler Ranch face first degree murder charges in the March 10 shooting death of Frank M. Tschirgi, 46. Clara Thomas, 47, Thomas Thomas, 47, and David Thomas, 25, were arrested and jailed. bond set at 10,000 for Thomas and his wife, with the son held for Big Horn County authorities.
Helena reports James Murray Jr. named in a New York order to appear for questioning over an alleged $3 million oil lease scheme. The probe targets James E. Lofland Enterprises and related firms, with 10 witnesses to testify as authorities seek to halt further mineral deed sales.
East German Communists announced Khrushchev will visit East Berlin on Friday two days after Kennedy travels West Berlin. No meeting with Kennedy is expected. Western observers see the visit as a move to counter Kennedy's reception and influence traffic at border checkpoints.
Teamsters President James R Hoffa pleaded not guilty to charges that he manipulated $20 million in union pension fund loans. Seven co defendants also entered innocent pleas. Judge Austin set October 7 for trial and ordered readiness by September 4. Dranow did not attend court. others sought quick trials.
Between 150 and 200 representatives of industry and transportation attend the Northwest Shippers Advisory Board meeting in Butte for its first session there. W. L. Kennedy of Anaconda Co. serves as alternate general chairman and longtime general secretary. W. C. Anderson of Minneapolis is regional field secretary praising the board as a top public relations group for addressing mutual railway transportation issues.
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers through Thursday and mild temperatures in western Montana. East of Divide highs near 70 to 80, west 60s to 70s, with showers and isolated thunderstorms in the mountains midweek and again Thursday. The Northwest rail shippers meeting at the Finlen Hotel includes luncheon talks by F P Donohue and R E Sheridan, a railroad transportation briefing, and sessions on transportation legislation and railroad repair programs.
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