04 Mar 1968
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1968
Page
1
In a breezy day scene Terry Wilson, 12, hauls in a kite after a failed flight while Chris Little, 11, of 308 W Quartz pedals nearby. The photo captures a lively local pastime with children enjoying outdoor sport in mild weather.
Moscow reports a new un manned Soviet probe Zond 4 launched Saturday on a two stage path from a parking orbit into near earth space. The official note says the automatic station will study outer near earth regions and test new systems though details remain undisclosed.
The 12 065 ton Ocean Eagle, sailing Liberian registry, split and dumped nearly six million gallons of Venezuelan oil as it wrecked near San Juan. Greek captain and 34 Greek crew evacuated unharmed. Oil fouled famed Condado tourist zone including Caribe Hilton and other hotels. Coast Guard crews pursued emulsifying agents. harbor pilot and crew observed the spill before abandoning ship.
A 200 man Communist force ambushed a U S Army unit on Route 248 nine miles north of Saigon killing 48 soldiers and wounding 28. The attack followed by rapid air support and reinforcements.
The McLaughlin Foundation of Great Fallsdonated $100000 to the C. M. Russell Gallery expansion program. J L McLaughlin said the gift supports expanding the gallery facilities and hopes others will follow with personal contributions.
Mayors Jerome P. Cavanagh Detroit Hugh Addonizio Newark Carl B. Stokes Cleveland Ivan Allen Jr Atlanta Henry W. Maier Milwaukee Samuel W. Yorty Los Angeles endorsed a presidential commission finding white racism caused the riots and urged a costly national cure. They pressed for federal and state financial support while prioritizing the urban crisis and upholding the Vietnam effort if the public wills it.
About 22 600 acres of public domain near Philipsburg may be reclassified by the Bureau of Land Management to remain under federal ownership. The land would be managed for sustained yield and multiple uses including grazing. Purchases under agricultural laws and public sales will not be allowed. Maps are available at the BLM District Office Missoula and the Land Office Billings.
Joseph Patrick Molony, 61, chief spokesman for about 60,000 copper workers across 26 unions, will head a negotiating delegation with management in the White House to end an eight month strike. He warns of political reprisals if Washington remains neutral, a stance President Johnson hopes will yield a quick accord.
A group of prominent business leaders says Congress must pass open housing legislation, urging a vote as Senate debates the civil rights protection bill amid a looming cloture showdown. They argue fair housing expands opportunity and improves quality of life without forcing anyone to move.
Variable cloudiness through Tuesday with little temperature change. High today 52 and tonight's low 24. Probability of showers near zero today and 10 percent tonight. One year ago high 26 and low 4. Weather table Page 2.
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