Opinion Letter on Butte Traffic Dangers and Driver Habits
A reader criticizes Butte drivers for speeding and careless lane changes. The letter notes unsafe turn lanes near Montana and Front Street and Harrison near the plaza, calls for clearer signs and a traffic control light, and mentions errant bike signaling, urging careful defensive driving.
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Break it gently to Smokey the Bear
National Park Service plans a trial in Yellowstone two areas Mirror Plateau and Two Ocean Plateau to let natural fires burn. Officials seek to restore a natural cycle once every decades, prompting debate on fire management and possible changes for visitors.
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Bugging the enemy's lair amid DNC raid controversy
A Washington raid on the Democratic National Committee headquarters by five men sparks Republican defense of the action as a protective strike. Officials deny knowledge and blame communications failures amid election-year tensions. The interview frames the incident as a partisan clash over procedures and accountability.
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Nixon aides map 1972 slogan and busing debate edge
Washington reports Nixon strategists outline a 1972 re election theme Nixon: Now More Than Ever Singling out beating McGovern and hinting at peace breakthroughs by autumn They weigh a constitutional amendment to curb busing and keep Agnew’s renomination in play for convention leverage.
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Western talent from small nations shapes NATO leadership
The article argues that small Western states like the Netherlands contribute far more than armaments to NATO power, highlighting Dutch leaders and firms such as Shell Unilever Phillips and Akzo. It notes figures like Luns Mansholt Boerma Van Lennep and Prince Bernhard shaping international policy, and considers Spaak as a model for statesmanship from minor powers.
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Butte Montana Standard Publisher and Staff Credits
The Montana Standard is billed as the official newspaper of Silver Bow County and the City of Butte. It lists D R Campbell Jr as publisher with Robert W Jones as business manager Bert Gaskill as business manager and Roy Anderson as editor plus Jeffrey B Gibson as city editor and the editorial page editor. It is published seven mornings a week.
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Democratic Party delegates face record challenges before Miami Beach convention
Across primaries and conventions, many Democratic delegates are new to the process, with 68 challenges filed in 27 states. By mid June 43.1 percent of 2,512 delegate votes were challenged, the highest ever, while McGovern aides push reform and minority groups gain presence. Chicago Mayor Daley risks Illinois if challenges threaten loyalty to rules.
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