LBJ Seeks Record-Low Foreign Aid Request
President Johnson asked Congress for 3.4 billion in foreign aid for the new fiscal year, the smallest request in program history. He cited efficiency and regional focus, with two thirds of military aid to nations near Russia or Red China, amid early opposition and calls for deeper cuts.
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UPI
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Congress
Russia
Red
China
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Kennedy-Johnson Administration
Otto Passman
D-La
Sen
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Morse
De Gaulle Ends Visit to Mexico
French President Charles de Gaulle concluded a three day state visit in Mexico City as Adolfo Lopez Mateos pledged Mexican backing for a French role in Latin American development. De Gaulle, greeted by thousands, ignored guards and shook hands despite warnings of an assassination plot.
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Mexico City
UPI
Charles de Gaulle
Latin America
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
de Gaulle
Merida
Guadalupe
Martinique
French Guiana
Paris
Guadalupe Basilica
Lopez Mateos
Work to Start Soon on City Supermarket
Groundbreaking was held Nov. 1 for a $500,000 supermarket west of Harrison Avenue across from the Civic Center. Construction halted due to weather after some foundation work. officials say work will resume soon. Missoula correspondent Harry H. Orm esher notes Turner Clack David Clark and Halver Herver contributed.
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Harrison Avenue
Civic Center
Missoula
Harry H. Ormesher
Turner Clack
David Clark
Halver Herver
Cyprus Truce Shattered as Fighting Roars Anew
In Nicosia fierce clashes between Greek and Turkish Cypriots shattered an informal cease-fire. Reports say at least seven dead as Ghaziveran and Kalkhoria come under heavy gunfire. Turkey warns of intervention. U N peacekeepers struggle to contain renewed civil war threats.
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Ray J. Moloney
Nicosia
UPI
Turkey
Mediterranean
U.N
Ghaziveran
Kalkhoria
Temblos
Northern Cyprus
Athens
Cyprus
Stavros Kostopoulos
Ankara
Turkish Foreign Ministry
United Nations
Security Council
Paul T. Smith Seeks Sixth Term On Montana MRC
Helena UPI Paul T. Smith chairman of the Montana Railroad and Public Service Commission announced he will seek re election to a sixth term on the Democratic ticket. He noted a 1958 40 783 vote plurality the largest in the commission race and highlighted growth in fee collections while cutting staff and increasing general fund contributions. He pledged fairness and common sense and opposed the Great Northern merger project.
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Smith
Great Northern
Ruby Fires Belli As Defense Chief
Jack Ruby dismissed Melvin Belli as his chief defense lawyer and hired Percy Foreman of Houston to lead his fight to escape the electric chair. Foreman said he can select his associates, while Belli commented that public opinion should await full trial details.
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Belli
Dallas
UPI
Jack Ruby
Melvin Belli
Escape the Electric
Percy Foreman
Houston
Earl
San Francisco
Victor Velasquez
Joe H. Tonnhill
Jasper
Tex
Phil Burleson
Supreme Court Refuses Rehear in Babcock Plane Case
Montana Supreme Court declines to rehear the dispute over Gov Tim Babcocks $180000 airplane purchase. The ruling sends the case back to Lewis and Clark County District Court for trial on whether the state lawfully acquired the plane under a lease purchase arrangement and whether public bids were required absent an emergency.
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Supreme Court
Babcock
David C. Beeder
Helena
Montana Supreme Court
Tim Babcock
Court Eeen
State Aeronautics Commission
Lewis and Clark County
Larry Lewis
Weather outlook for Butte Anaconda region
Increasing cloudiness with scattered snow later today and Saturday. High around 35, low 24 tonight. East of the Divide mostly cloudy Friday to Saturday with scattered snow and rising temperatures. west of the Divide partly cloudy Friday, then cloudy through Saturday with scattered snow.
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Butte-Anaconda
Butte
Spring Arrives After Long Winter Delay Says Calendar
The piece notes the gap from Groundhog Day to spring, stating spring began at 7 10 this morning. Readers with calendars remember the six weeks of winter and the 47 day count since Feb 2, with some surprised by the early season on golf courses and icy waterways.
U S Latin American relations reassessed in Washington
Latin American ambassadors reassess ties to the Johnson administration after the Panamanian dispute. Differences between President Johnson and Thomas Mann deepen concerns about future U S policy, as the White House public statements clash with OAS announcements.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
U.S
United States
Johnson
Tor
Thomas C. Mann
State Department
Panama
Alliance For Progress
Pan American Union
OAS
White House
Johnson Urges Democrats to Lead Nation to Better Deal
President Johnson spoke at a $100-a-plate dinner honoring the nine-congressional Class and urged Democrats to present a unifying campaign in a year of national elections. He said the party should welcome all and lead the United States and world to a finer life, praising Kennedy’s legacy and the strength of the economy after tax cuts.
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Merriman Smith
Washington
UPI
Johnson
Democratic Party
United States
Kennedy
Salinger Quits White House Job to Run for Senate Seat
Washington report says White House press secretary Pierre Salinger resigns to seek the California Democratic Senate nomination. George Reedy named as new press secretary. Andrew Hatcher also resigns and will accompany Salinger to California.
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White House
Senate
Washington
UPI
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U.S. Cone
California
Johnson
George Reedy
Andrew T. Hatcher
Hatcher
American Broadcasting Company
Dean Rusk
State Department
Rusk
Robert Manning
Reedy
Capitol Hill
United Press
Southwest Montana Science Fair Opens in Deer Lodge
The Southwest Montana regional science fair opens in Deer Lodge with exhibits from about a dozen high schools. Division 3 member schools include Anaconda High, Anaconda Central, Butte schools, Powell County, Dillon, Philipsburg, Lima, Sheridan, Twin Bridges, Whitehall. Deer Lodge’s D Seljak is district president with Walter Johnson vice president and Norman Jacobson secretary. A large prize roster awaits winners, with top boy and girl earning trips to the national fair in Baltimore May 6 9.
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Deer Lodge
Montana
Anaconda
Anaconda Central
Boys Central
Butte
Girls Central
Butte Public
Powell County
Beaverhead
Dillon
Granite County
Philipsburg
Lima
Sheridan
Twin Bridges
Whitehall
Pow- Sberga 4 High
D. Seljak
Walter Johnson
Norman Jacobson
Seljak
Sue Hardy
Marsha Anderson
Dorothy Rollins
Mary Mannix
Jeanne Mizner
Jacobson
Jay Anderson
Harry Edison
Errol Bencke
Jim Corrigan
Powell County High School
Science Club
Baltimore
Guardsmen to Airlift 2nd Recon Squadron to Fort Irwin
Montana's 163rd Armored Cavalry will airlift the 2nd Reconnaissance Squadron from six towns including Bozeman and Butte to Fort Irwin California for a two week training after a C 97 touch down. Departure times are set from Bozeman Butte and Great Falls with Butte Troop F departing after noon Saturday. Spectators are expected to watch the loading and wish the guardsmen a successful encampment.
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163Rd Armored Cavalry
National Guard
California
Fort Irwin
Calif
John J. Womack
Bozeman
Livingston
Butte
Dillon
Havre
Chinook
DAR Convention Opens as Colonists Daughters Elect Leaders
The Montana Daughters of the American Revolution begin their 61st annual conference in Helena with allied groups meeting. Officers were elected for the Daughters of American Colonists including regent Rye Gate and 1st vice president Miles City. Outstanding history awards were presented to Sharon Smith of Butte and Catherine Miller of Dillon. The Huguenot Society of Montana held its fourth state conference with Mrs. Fred E. May presiding after a breakfast in the Treasury State Room.
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Huguenot Society of
Montana
Daughters of American Colonists
Colonial Dames
Eugene Taber
Ryegate
Paul A. Henerson
Miles City
J. 8. Greenough
Butte
A. M. Willis
Great Falls
Ray Love
J. S. Johnson
Havre
T. E. Luebben
Dillon
P. H
Bozeman
Arrowhead
Bannock
Wlso
Luebben
Sharon Smith
Lester Smith
Montana State University
Catherine Miller
Jess Miller
Western Montana College of Education
Fred E. May
Bigfork
Huguenot Society of Montana
Treasure State Room
May
Huguenot Society of America
DAR
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