27 Mar 1967
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1967
Page
1
Heavy seas split the supertanker Torrey Canyon after it ran aground on the Seven Stones reef near Penzance England. Oil gushed from the hull and threatened British beaches already polluted by slicks. The Utrecht salvage tug struggled to free the ship as it cracked, bow submerged and stern awash, with both halves still joined.
Butte voters will choose on a 72 mill elementary levy and 3 mill high school levy totaling 467 350 55 for 1967 68 school operation. Taxpayers vote on two trustee seats Lester Zeihen and Robert Vivian incumbents and Bob Kerns Joe Binney. Polling runs 12 to 8 with 32 precincts listed.
Police and circus personnel searched Huntington Beach California on Sunday for a missing hippopotamus believed to be at large. Local authorities coordinated with circuses to locate the animal as residents eyed the unusual disappearance.
U S Air Force pilots shot down a Communist MIG during a raid on targets near Hanoi. The dogfight involved F4C Phantoms and F105 Thunderchiefs over Sontay, with three U S planes reportedly downed according to Radio Hanoi. The Ozbourn destroyer also took two shell hits but with no casualties.
Millions marked Easter as Pope Paul VI urged hope amid global strife. In Jerusalem a rare snowfall limited pilgrims to about 500 at the tomb, while New York held a fur coat parade with dark colors and homemade hats due to mild spring weather.
The National Farmers Organization achieved a market price rise for raw milk in Minnesota while claiming victories in South Dakota. In Nashville a court injunction forced Teamsters to end a milk delivery shutdown. Pickets appeared at several dairies across Ohio and New York.
Page 10 reports Brewer wins the Pensacola Open in a local sports update highlighting the tournament victory and key moments. Page 11 notes Nancy Greene’s coverage of the World Skiing Cup and her performance. Page 16 mentions the Federal Reserve Board considering a discount rate reduction as economic news.
Fort Lauderdale sees a storm of arrests as about 30,000 college students depart after a chaotic beach festival. Police report over 300 arrests by Sunday for disorderly conduct and underage drinking. locals and service members mixed with students amid bridge roadblocks and police limits. Arraignments set for Monday.
Partly cloudy and mild through tonight with warmer conditions. Tuesday brings cloudy skies and a few mountain showers. Precipitation chance is zero. Today’s high 44 and low 26, compares to 60 and 24 a year ago. More details on page 2.
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