Gemini twins greeted by throngs at Space Port
At Cape Kennedy Cocoa Beach crowds welcomed Grissom and Young two days after their historic three orbit flight aboard the Molly Brown. The astronauts waved from convertibles as police led a 10 mile motorcade through the beach highway and Cocoa Beach crowds cheered.
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Cape Kennedy
UPS
America
Virgil I
Gus) Grissom
John W. Young
Cocoa Beach
Grissom
Young
Port Canaveral
Beach
Air Force
Molly Brown
Gemini astronauts greet Johnson after flight soars New York
The Gemini astronauts, after their cape transit by Navy planes from the Intrepid off Mayport, Florida, met President Johnson in the White House and were personally congratulated by telephone, then landed at launch pad 19 to begin their historic mission.
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Rade
New York
White House
Johnson
Cape
Intrepid
Mayport
Fla
Detroit woman shot and killed in Lowndes County Alabama
Mrs Viola Luizzo, 38, of Detroit Michigan, a transportation committee member for the Selma to Montgomery civil rights march, was shot while driving back to Selma. Leron Moton of Selma survived the attack as their car left the road. Authorities identified her as Anthony J Luizzo’s wife and said papers in her car listed march passengers and return plans.
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Lowndeesboro
Ala
Detroit
Mich
Montgomery
Selma
Lowndes County
al Lingo
Viola Gregg Luizm
Marlow St
Bud Gordon
Transportation Committee
State Capitol
Gordon
Leron Moton
Luizzo
Moton
Anthony J. Luizzo
The
Teamsters Union
Mississippi Senator Charges Voting Rights Bill Targets Texas
Senator James O Postland said Johnsons voting rights bill was designed to exclude his home state of Texas. The Senate Judiciary Committee pressed on with hearings as officials pledged to protect every American adults right to vote.
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Mississippi
Texas
Washington
James O. Postland
Johnson
Senate
George Meany
al Eastland
Katzenbach
King March Ends in Silent Capstone as Wallace Refuses Delegation
A 25 000 strong march to the Alabama Capitol led by Dr Martin Luther King Jr ended with no applause as Gov George Wallace refused to receive a 20 man rights petition delegation, prompting officials to note a breakdown of government and urging continued restraint across races.
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Montgomery
Ala
George C. Wallace
Martin Luther King Jr
Alabama
Capitol
Wallace
Cecil Jackson
Jackson
King
Ralph Bunche
Bunche
State House
Selma
D. H. Lackey
Fowler Confirmed For Treasury Job
The Senate unanimously confirmed Henry H. Fowler to succeed C. Douglas Dillon as Secretary of the Treasury. The year old former undersecretary was approved as the Senate's first order of business in a swift confirmation.
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Fowler
Treasury
Washington
UPI
Senate
Henry H. Fowler
C. Douglas Dillon
Secretary of the Treasury
the Treasury
Ice Jams Flood Highway In Warm Springs District
Warm Springs area sees slush ice jams in Warm Springs Creek on Wednesday and Thursday causing a six to eight inch water coverage on U.S. Highway 10 near the Andy Francisco store. Montana Highway Dept crews used snowplows to clear banks while Anaconda Co. Reduction Works blasting released flow. Flagmen remained on site with planned work through Friday.
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Warm Springs
Warm Springs Creek
U.S. Highway 10
Andy Francisco
State Hospital
Montana Highway Dept
Anaconda Co. Reduction Works
R. B. Dundas
Highway Department
Butte
Water Works and Pollution Groups Convene in Butte
More than 100 delegates gather at the Finlen Hotel for the 40th annual Montana Water Works Association meeting and 21st annual Montana Water Pollution Control Association session. Mayor Powers gave the welcome address as Thursday sessions opened with speakers from Seattle Washington and Washington DC.
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Butte
Montana
American Water Works Association
Montana Water Pollution Control Association
Water Works Group
Pollution Control Organization
Finlen Hotel
Thomas F. Powers
Jerry Allen
Seattle
Ralph Fuhrman
Washington, D.C
City Snow Removal Crews Start At 8 A M
Snow removal crews will work today starting at 8 am on Granite between Washington and Arizona and on Park Street from Idaho west to the city limits. Motorists are asked to refrain from travel in affected areas.
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Granite
Washington
Arizona
Park Street
Idaho
Kathryn Canty Dies Former Grant School Principal
Kathryn N Canty exteacher and principal of Grant School died Thursday in a local hospital. A Montana native educated at Western Montana College and the University of Washington she taught in Butte and led Grant School. Survivors include sons John J Las Vegas and William E San Francisco. Requiem Mass Saturday 9 30 at the church with Rosary recitation Friday at 7 p.m.
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Kathryn N. Canty
Grant School
Pri
Virginia Arts
Butte
Western Montana College
Dillon
University of Washington
Grant
St. Patrick Church
National Council of Catholic Women
The
Foresters
John J
Las Vegas
William E
San Francisco
California
Daly-Shea
Bayern
Johnson says U S will lead Viet Nam peace effort
President Johnson told his Cabinet the United States will never be second in seeking a Viet Nam settlement ending Communist aggression. He urged a cool view of events and noted any future aid to Southeast Asia, including North Viet Nam, if progress toward peace is possible.
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Washington
Johnson
United States
Southeast Asia
Viet Nam
Weather Outlook for Butte Anaconda region
Cloudy conditions with scattered snow today turning heavier Saturday. Highs around 25 today, lows near 5. East of Divide expect mostly cloudy Friday with snow flurries and snow spreading Friday night into Saturday. highs 15 to 30, lows 5 below to 10 above. West of Divide cloudy Friday with snow Friday night and Saturday. highs 20 to 32, lows 10 to above.
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Butte-Anaconda
Divide
St James Hospital Blesses New Chapel in Butte
Bishop presides as Rev Emmett Kelly leads ceremony for St James Hospital chapel dedication in Butte Montana. Revs Thomas and James Gannon assist. Dr B T Jones rector and Dr R W Thomett Mass commentator. Sisters choir and Leavenworth Sisters honor service with limited attendance.
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Emmett Kelly
Helena
Thomas
James Gannon
B. T. Jones
R. W. Thomett
Sisters of the Hospital
Riley
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth
Montana
Butte
St. James Hospital
Leavenworth
Frank Harrington
William Norton Valley Rancher Dies at 92
William Norton a longtime valley rancher east of Opportunity died suddenly at his son's home. Born in Toronto August 16 1872 he came to Montana in 1890s and homesteaded the Norton ranch in 1914. Surviving are his son a grandson brother and two sisters. Services Saturday at 2 p.m. at Fischer Funeral Home with burial in Lower Hil Cemetery.
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William Norton
Valley
Opportunity
Wesley Norton
Toronto
Ont
Mr. Norton
Montana
Canada
Stuart
Deer Lodge
Norton
Margaret
David
San Diego
Harriet Cole
Arizona
Rebecca Patterson
Fischer Funeral Home
Johan L. Goodenberger
Presbyterian Church
Lower Hil
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Alabama State Capitol
Pastland
Gov. Wallace
Justice Department
James Bevel
Labama
Bevel
Frank Quinn
Standard Post
Water Pollution Control Federation
Don Denman
Lovell
Wyo
Water Pollution Control Association
Frank Head
Missoula
AWWA
Head
Allen
Kathryn Canty
LBJ
U.S
Johneca
United
Jha
City
Anaconda
Billings
Evsees
Belgrade
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