Montana Power files Buffalo Rapids license with FPC
The Montana Power Co filed with the Federal Power Commission in Washington an application for a 50 year license to build and operate three hydro dams Buffalo Rapids Nos 2 and 4 plus integration with Kerr plant on the Flathead River The project would add 240000 kilowatts boosting the three dam rating to 408000 KW and support a long term development program beginning 1962 or 1963 according to J E Corette president of the company
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Montana Power Co
Federal Power Commission
Washington, D.C
Buffalo Rapids
Kerr
Flathead River
Flathead
Buffalo Rapids Developments
Buffalo Rapids No. 2
Montana
J. E. Corette
Butte
Agnes Davis 71 Butte Resident Dies After Illness
Agnes H. Davis 71 lifelong Butte resident died in a local hospital after an extended illness. She aided the YMCA and Roundup Club, received YMCA awards, and supported memberships. Born May 26, 1889, daughter of John E. and wife, she belonged to Presbyterian Church and PEO Chapter X. Funeral arrangements at While's Funeral Home.
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Agnes H. Davis
Butte
Miss Davis
Butte Ymca
YMCA
John E. Davis
Andrew J. Davis
The
Presbyterian Church
Chapter X
PEO
W. Broadway
Charles S. Bonner
John D. Bonner
Powell, Wyo
Robert S. Bonner
Pueblo
Colo
William . Kroger
Los Angeles
John M. Schmole
Santa Barbara
Calif
While
Kennedy Opposes Federal Loans to Private High Schools
President Kennedy urged Congress to treat federal loans to private secondary schools as unconstitutional just as grants, while noting loans could be debated as a separate issue. The $2.3 billion education bill would fund public school grants, college scholarships, and college loans. Catholic bishops oppose unless private school loans are included.
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Kennedy
Congress
U.S
China
United States
House
Senate
Board of Education
Thomas Beecham dies at 81 in London
Sir Thomas Beecham, renowned conductor, died in London at age 81 after a stroke. He had long opposed modern music, promoted 18th century classics, Russian ballet, and Handel scores, and remained active in recordings until recently.
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London
Thomas Beecham
Britain
Beecham
Montana Weather Outlook East and West
Montana forecasters expect cloudy skies through Friday with southwest winds. Western mountains may see brief rain or snow showers while eastern areas stay mild with highs around 45 to 60 and lows near 20 to 35.
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Montana
Western Mountains
Chinese Reds Spurn US Peace Effort
President Kennedy said Americas hopes for better relations with Communist China were dimmed after Red China rejected the initial proposal to narrow tensions. Beijing refused an exchange of newsmen and any agreement to free five Americans held in Red Chinese jails, and declined to renounce force against Formosa.
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Washington
China
Kennedy
America
Peiping
State Department
Warsaw
Department
U.S
Chiang Kaishek
Formosa
Labor Council Backs No-Strike Policy on Missile Bases
The Silver Bow Building Trades Council representing 17 unions voted unanimously to support the no-strike-on-missile-bases policy adopted by its international group. Leaders James Vercella and Robert Vivian highlighted ties to Defense Secretary McNamara amid the Montana Minuteman program. The policy aims to speed the missile effort and follows C. J. Haggerty’s AFL CIO statement urging urgency.
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Silver Bow Building Trades Council
James Vercella
Robert Vivian
International
Defense
McNamara
Montana
Butte
Vivian
C. J. Haggerty
Building and Construction Trades Dept
Afl-Cio
Davis and Scott Vie For Whitehall Mayor in Caucus
Davis and Howard Scott are nominated for mayor at a Whitehall town caucus held in the County Building. Aldermen nominees by ward include incumbents and several challengers across all three wards with elections set for Monday.
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Whitehall
H. F. Davis
Howard Scott
Robert E. Bennett
Cyrus W. Hotrum
W. L. McFadden
Edward Stout
James D. Burt
Guy Selby
Forbis Chambers
Ray Doris
Peter Capp
Gottloib Heinzmann
William Knuckey
Harold Piazoie
Apa
Midwest Snowstorm Paralyzes Region With 16 Inches
A fast-moving Midwest storm dumped up to 16 inches of snow, forcing closures of schools and businesses and stranding motorists. The system tracked east with more snow in the North and tornadoes in the South, causing at least 10 deaths across Wisconsin Michigan and Illinois.
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Midwest
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Minnesota
Iowa
Illinois
Michigan
Milwaukee
Madison
Wis
Cadillac-Traverse City
Eighty-Two Japanese Miners Trapped in Kyushu Mine
AP reports eighty-two miners were trapped in a north Kyushu coal mine tunnel after a fire broke out underground. Rescue teams battled blaze and planned to locate all workers, with officials vowing to determine cause and ensure safety.
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Tokyo
Kyushu
Goldberg Sees Economy Rise in April
Secretary of Labor Arthur J. Goldberg told the Senate Finance Committee that April would show an upturn in the economy but unemployment would rise again. He urged swift passage of a $1 billion unemployment benefits plan as part of the administration’s emergency program.
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Washington
Arthur J. Goldberg
Goldberg
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Douglas Dillon
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
Butte Woman, 103, Sees Birthdays With Faith and Family
Mrs. Barbara LeSage of Butte, born March 8, 1858 in Germany, celebrated her 103rd birthday in bed due to clots. She remains cheerful, receiving Holy Communion, with a large show of support from relatives, friends, and public figures.
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Barbara LeSage
Butte
LeSage
James P. O'Shea
St. Joseph Church
Ers
Mike Mansfield
Lee Metcalf
Arnold Olsen
Donald G. Nutter
Vern Griffith
Frank Gersh
Gene Daly
Willis Gerry
Grandma LeSage
Frank Kerr
Long Beach
Calif
Kerr
Montana Power Co
Michigan
Butte and Central fall in AA tourney at Missoula
Butte and Central lost close games in the Montana Class AA basketball tournament at Missoula on Wednesday. Butte fell to Livingston 64 53 in overtime and Central lost to Billings 52 46, ending their title hopes but remaining in contention for third place. Great Falls routed Kalispell 54 40 and Bozeman upset Helena 61 51 in other openers.
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Montana High
Billings
Belgrade
Eneseeneere
Broadus Teterene Cut Bank
Dillon
Drummond
Glasgow
Great Falls
Seneneties
Havre
Helena
Kalispell
Aeareeeenene
Livingston Oenere
Miles City
Missoula
West Yellowstone
Il Pe
Butte
Central
Montana
Livingston
Bozeman
Turn
X15 sets new speed record over desert at 2908 mph
NASA discloses instrument readings show the X15 cleared 2908 mph in a desert dash on Tuesday amid revised figures. Air Force Maj. Bob White piloted the 57000 pound thrust craft, surpassing the prior mark of 2275 mph and signaling potential speeds toward 4000 mph on future missions.
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Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Desert
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Air Force
Bob White
Butte Man Buys Flathead Island
R. Bourke MacDonald of Butte purchased Wild Horse Island on Flathead Lake, 2700 acres, to develop summer homes. Montana Fish and Game eyed a game preserve, Lake County opposed removing land from tax rolls, sale details undisclosed.
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Helena
Wild Horse Island
Flathead Lake
R. MacDonald
Utte
J. D. Dion
Union Bank Trust of
John Burnett
Timken
Montana Fish and Game Department
Lake County
Forged $12 Check Costs Butte Man One Year in Prison
Robert Hanley, 21, received a one year sentence after pleading guilty to forging his mother’s name on a $12 check cashed Feb. 20 at P R Drug, 37 W Park. Judge T E Downey presided. defense was handled by Alex Levinski.
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Butte Man
Robert Hanley
Catherine Hanley
Hanley
T. E. Downey
Alex Levinski
W. Park
Fire destroys Photo Shop injures firefighter and man
A two story brick Photo Shop burned extensively with damage estimated between 50 000 and 100 000. One fireman was hospitalized and Glen Warp suffered smoke inhalation and was also hospitalized.
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Glen Warp
Smpire
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Senate House
Silver Bow Labor Council
William Clark
Haggerty
Building and Construction Trade Dept
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Scott
Associated Press
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Weather Bureau
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Barbara Legage
Flathead Island
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