Nixon makes surprise visit to ill Eisenhower at Walter Reed
President Nixon visited Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower at Walter Reed Army Hospital late Wednesday after pessimistic illness reports. Nixon spoke briefly with the ailing former president and later greeted Mrs Eisenhower and the general's son Col John Eisenhower and daughter-in-law Barbara. Doctors warned of slow deterioration in Eisenhower heart function and noted no appreciable improvement since this morning.
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2,000 Reds maul allied battalion near Saigon
In a major offensive clash near Saigon, about 2,000 North Vietnamese attackers mauled a U.S.-led South Vietnamese irregular battalion two days of fighting ended Wednesday. U.S. reinforcements and air cavalry moved to block the assault, while allied forces pressed a large sweep northwest of Saigon seeking similar units. Casualties included 22 dead and over 100 wounded among the irregulars with many missing.
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Senate ABM hearing highlights overkill argument
The Senate Foreign Relations disarmament subcommittee debated Safeguard ABM plans with Deputy Defense Secretary Packard presenting charts showing Soviet parity in land and sea missiles. Senator Gore unveiled competing charts arguing the U S could rely on overkill against a first strike, while physicist Panofsky offered serious engineering critique and agreed to testify Friday.
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Priests push turn to marriage and open finances
A national convention of Roman Catholic priests in New Orleans urged allowing married priests to resign without disgrace and a mix of married and celibate clergy. Delegates called for lifting secrecy on diocesan finances and an open accounting of church wealth versus social needs.
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Democrats elect Don Brunell as local chairman
Seventy seven Silver Bow County Democratic Central Committee members met Wednesday to appoint Don Brunell as chairman of a planning committee for the upcoming general elections. Other members include Bob Lee Bert Mehrens James Courtney and John Merzlak.
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Weather Outlook for Today with Cloudy Skies
Increasing cloudiness and a chance of snow. Today’s high around 50 with a low near 27. Weather map on page 2 provides regional details.
Brothers drops suit against city and county in landfill case
Attorneys for William L. Brothers withdrew a 37 369 45 suit filed Feb 11 against Silver Bow County and the City of Butte. A new claim for 33 698 was filed, suggesting Brothers may pursue fresh action. The landfill is now run by Stanford Dugdale on a month to month basis at 3 651 45 monthly with bids planned for a new contract starting July 1 1969.
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Nixon seeks one year surtax extension amid budget squeeze
President Nixon asks Congress for a one year extension of the ten percent income tax surcharge while warning of a worsening budget outlook. He says the war in Vietnam and inflation require continued federal restraint and hints at possible repeal if conditions improve. Administration aides project a possible four billion dollar surplus if spending is trimmed by about two and a half billion. Senate Leader Mansfield comments on the extension value amid rising fiscal pressures.
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Congress passes $12 billion hike in debt ceiling
The page reports a national debt ceiling increase of 12 billion dollars approved by Congress. It notes the move as a fiscal policy action and outlines potential impacts on budgets and markets.
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Montana Democrats weigh tax routes for future
Montana Democrats debate tax options as a $78,200 University study looms to guide decisions on sales tax or reform of corporate and personal income taxes. Republicans favor a sales tax oriented reform while Democrats weigh increases, with some eyeing a gross proceeds levy amidst 1971-73 budget needs.
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Elizabeth Berry dies at 114 famed Helena jockey Mother Berry
Elizabeth Williams Berry known as Mother Berry was found dead at her Helena home at age 114. The longtime jockey rode under the names Jack Williams and Lee MRS. BERRY.
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