Weeks struggles as Maroons stun with inside lineup
Wolf Point star Weeks has a rough day on offense while the Maroons deploy a stout under basket line led by Dan Mahoney 22 Joe Antonietti 44 and Jim George 10 Antonietti finishes with 25 points in a crowded frontcourt setup AP Wirephoto reference directs readers to a longer story on Page 14.
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Tenacious Maroons
Dan Mahoney
Joe Antonietti
Jim George
Antonietti
Willie Weeks
Wolf Point Wolves
Bozeman
Butte Central Maroons
Willie Goes
Suez artillery clashes persist as UN halts fire
Artillery duels between Israel and Egypt along the Suez Canal continued with two helicopters reportedly shot down by Egypt. UN observers brokered a pause after the initial 1 hour 45 minute exchange, followed by a second flare up. Both sides accuse the other of starting the engagements amid cross border tension near Port Said and Ismailia.
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Egypt
Suez Canal
Cairo
U.N
el- Qantara
Port Taufiq
Abdel Moneim Riad
Canal
Gaza
Two State Senators in Butte Helicopter Crash
State Sen. Neil J. Lynch and Sen. Harry B. Mitchell escaped unharmed after a two seat National Guard helicopter lost power near the Butte airport. The craft glided to a flat field and the pair walked about a mile to reach a house. Mitchell, a National Guard captain, was piloting to log flight hours with Lynch as a passenger.
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Neil J. Lynch
Mitchell
Coatain
National Guard
163Rd Armored Cavalry
Helena
Lynch
Weather forecast for Butte Anaconda period
Fair to partly cloudy through Saturday with little temperature change. High 27 and low minus 8. Almost no precipitation expected. One year ago temperatures were 40 and 27. See weather table on Page 2.
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Butte-Anaconda
Wig Thefts Drive Rising Insurance Losses
The American Institute of Marine Underwriters reports wigs wiglets and human hair as the fastest growing theft category. Insurance claims in this area doubled last year. losses reached 130,089 dollars. Clothing shipments rose in cost, electronics followed as the second costliest category with 211,210 dollars in losses.
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NEW York Times
NEW York
American Institute of Marine Underwriters
Insurance Information Institute
Don’t Miss These Page 4 Ex Gov Babcock Industry Job
Page 4 notes former Governor Babcock may pursue an industry job. Page 7 discusses a state employee merit system bill losing momentum. Page 12 previews a feature on the fantasy world of drugs.
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Babcock
Drugs
Locomotives Aim to Halt Laurel Pep Rally Steam
A local team prepares to challenge the Laurel Locomotives with a strong defense and disciplined offense. Coaches emphasize focus and momentum as the matchup nears, hoping to curb Laurel scoring runs and gain early control.
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Laurel
Apollo 9 astronauts return from riskiest mission
Apollo 9 crews led by James A. McDivitt David A. Scott and Russell L. Schweickart landed the six ton spacecraft in the Atlantic aboard the USS Guadalcanal. President Nixon called the flight 10 days that thrilled the world. Doctors said the crew is in good condition after medical exams aboard the carrier.
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Vern Haugland
Guadalcanal
Atlantic
America
Air Force
James A. McDivitt
David A. Scott
Russell L. Schweickart
Houston Space Center
Robert Dilruth
Manned Spaceflight Center
Nixon
Scott
Schweickart
McDivitt
Butte Youth in Navy Dies in Bremerton Crash
Jack A. McDonald 19, of Butte, a Navy serviceman, died in a car crash near Bremerton Washington just after midnight. He was a passenger when the vehicle overturned after hitting a ditch. The driver survived and was treated at a hospital. Sayatovic White's Funeral Home handles arrangements.
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Jack A. McDonald
Butte
Navy
Bremerton
Wash
Jack H. McDonald
W. Mercury
Associated Press
Sayatovic - White
Legislature Leaders Reach Early Budget Talks Amid Impasse
Montana's special legislative assembly enters its fifth day as leaders from both parties hold a high level conference on balancing the 1969 71 budget. Democratic Senate chief Eugene Mahoney and Republican House leader James Lucas join sessions with minority leaders and committee chairs to discuss revenue and school funding alongside appropriations.
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J. D. Holmes Helena
Montana
Special Legislative Assembly
Eugene H. Mahoney
Senate
James P. Lucas
House
Lucas
Missing in Action Lt Daniel J. O'Neill from Butte in Vietnam
First Lt. Daniel J. O'Neill 24 of Butte is reported missing in action in Vietnam since March 9. An Army helicopter pilot who graduated from the University of Montana in 1967 earned an ROTC commission in June 1967 and entered service at Fort Knox. Born February 19 1945 he attended St Patrick School and Boy's Central High. His father J E O'Neill is a bank vice president in Helena.
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Butte
Vietnam
Helena
J. E. O'Neill
The
Metals Bank and Trust Co
O'Neill
University of Montana
Ft. Knox
Ft. Rucker
Ala
St. Patrick School
Boy’s Central High
Anaconda Co
U of M
First National Bank
Demo tax package may balance state budget
Montana lawmakers edge toward a budget balance as Sen. William A. Groff cites a $162.8 million two year general fund projection. Republicans caution over new figures while House Democrats push for higher school aid and a larger income tax hike.
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Standard State Bureau
Helena
Montana
William A. Groff
Legislative Democrats
Groff
School Foundation
House
John C. Hall
Great Falls
Senate ratifies treaty banning nuclear spread
The Senate approved the nuclear nonproliferation treaty 83 to 15 and urged good faith talks to cut arsenals. Sen. Fulbright questioned any ABM deployment despite Nixon consulting aides on Sentinel. Treaty comes into force after ratifications by the United States Britain and the Soviet Union and 40 other nations.
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Washington
Senate
Fulbright
Nixon
Great Britain
Soviet Union
Choteau man 74 dies at high school tourney
Jerry M. Breen of Choteau collapsed and died Thursday while watching a state Class B high school basketball tournament game between Plentywood and Fairfield. Authorities said he suffered a heart attack and was dead on arrival at the Cut Bank hospital.
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Jerry M. Breen
Choteau
Plentywood
Fairfield
Breen
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