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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1968

Page

1

Stalemate in Paris over Hanoi bombing stand

North Vietnam refuses any halt to U S bombing, risking a deep stalemate at the preliminary peace talks. Hanoi demands an end to bombing with no concessions, while the U S ties any halt to broader de escalation and North Vietnamese infiltration limits.

William L. Ryan Paris North Vietnam U.S Xuan Thuy Hanoi United States South Vietnam Nguyen van Sao William J. Jorden

Marines Punish an Enemy Elite Force

U S Marines and warplanes hammered an elite North Vietnamese force south of Da Nang amid heavy fighting in Operation Allen Brook. Casualties ran high for both sides with 261 North Vietnamese and 51 Marines killed over two days. Spo kane firefighter Spec 4 John E Laipple, 19, died in Vietnam adding to local casualties. Ho Chi Minh’s upcoming birthday heightened Saigon security as battles and air raids continued around the capital.

Spokane John E. Laipple Vietnam da Nang Leatherneck Hoi An Saigon Ho Chi Minh

Anti-prostitution forces press closure under city ordinances

Opponents of permissive prostitution in Butte urge strict enforcement of existing law. They want brothels closed now and kept closed, with penalties extending to property owners and bans on employ ment of minors, loitering, and soliciting. Quoted provisions include Nos. 6-1-26 6-1-31 and 6-1-42 from the Municipal Code of Butte 1959. Local officials Rev Joseph Finnegan and John McNellis cited the rules.

Butte Joseph F. Finnegan Silver Bow County

UP may be required to keep Salt Lake Butte run three days

Unofficial reports from Helena indicate the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered Union Pacific Railroad to continue operating the Salt Lake City to Butte train service three days per week. The decision affects local travel and freight and follows regulatory review.

Salt Lake Butte Standard State Bureau Helena Interstate Commerce Commission Union Pacific Railroad Salt Lake City Butte

Montana railroad case probes suspension of trains 35 and 36

William E. O Leary said a railroad brotherhood source in Idaho relayed word of ICC action. The report claims the railroad must keep a sleeper car and run two weekend trips plus one weekday trip, while the Montana commission protests the proposed discontinuance of trains 35 and 36 between Utah and Montana.

William E. O’leary Montana Railroad and Public Service Commission Montana Railroad Brotherhood Idaho Washington, D. C Butte E. H. Lyman Union Pacific ICC O’leary Utah Montana Commission

Strikes spread across France as unions resist student bid

Strikes engulf Orly Airport the national radio network and parts of the railway system across France. Thousands abandon work and occupy factories while unions urge students to mind their business. Premier Pompidou warns of subversion as gendarmes mobilize.

Louis Nevin

Pilot found dead in Monida crash in Idaho

George Hubler, 47, a retired Air Force colonel and former Canyonlands Airport manager, was found dead Friday in the wreckage of his light plane at Monida Pass about 90 miles north of Idaho Falls. He was last seen refueling in Rexburg while en route from Moab to Thompson Falls to inspect a mining venture.

Idaho Falls Idaho George Hubler Monida Pass Hubler Air Force Canyonlands Moab Utah Rexburg Thompson Falls Mont

Kosygin Visits Prague for Medical Treatment and Talks

Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin arrived in Prague unexpectedly on Friday after a Moscow-to-Prague medical visit. Official statement says he will seek treatment for an undisclosed illness and discuss mutual interests with Czechoslovak leaders amid efforts to reassure Kremlin on continued Communist alignment.

Prague Alexei N. Kosygin Czechoslovakia Kosygin Moscow Kremlin Invita Tion Czechoslovak Party Presidium

Hearing set on move to cut out one Butte Falls bus run

Public hearing May 29 will consider Central Greyhound Lines request to discontinue one of its two daily Great Falls to Butte round trips. The Montana Railroad Commission will hear the case at 10 a.m. in the Unemployment Compensation Commission Building in Helena.

Butte Falls Great Falls Helena Greyhound Union Bus Butte Intermountain Transportation Co

Senator seeks GAO probe of two firms in Vietnam work

Senator John L. McClellan asks the General Accounting Office to audit Pacific Architects & Engineers Inc. and RMK-BRJ over alleged waste and irregularities in Vietnam contracts. He cites lack of competition, poor oversight, and unaccounted materials including a Grand Hotel renovation in Nha Trang.

Washington John L. McClellan General Accounting Office Vietnam U.S Arkansas Democrat Elmer B. Staats GAO Staats Pacific Architects & Engineers Inc Rmk-Brj Raymond International of Delaware Inc Morris-Knudsen of Asia Inc Brown & Root Inc J. A. Jones Construction Co McClellan Senate Abraham Ribicoff D-Conn Ribicoff PAE Army Capitol Grand Nha Trang Singapore Combine

Anaconda Steel Local Endorses Five Democratic Candidates

United Steelworkers of America Anaconda Local 6002 votes in favor by a large margin. Endorsements include Governor candidate Arnold Olsen and State Senate hopefuls Eugene H. Mahoney and Thomas Judge. Also backed John Luke McKeon for District 22 reelection and Edward Johnson for District 22B state representative.

United Steelworkers of America Edward Johnson Anaconda Steelworkers Granite Deer Lodge

Butte District to Sell Bonds Privately After Bid Rejection

Trustees of Butte School Dist 1 rejected all bids for 1 196970 from Joseph C Hermes and partners, opting for private sale. They will renegotiate terms under state law and a board meeting is set for Monday at 9 pm led by chairman Lester Zeihen.

Butte School Dist Joseph C. Hermes Lester Zeihen

Weather Outlook for Butte Anaconda This Weekend

Partly cloudy conditions through Sunday with warmer temperatures. Highs near 64 today and cooler nights around 32. Chance of rain minimal today and about 10 percent tonight. Weather table on Page 2.

Butte - Anaconda

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