Poison River Plane Crash Kills Three On Hunting Trip
A private four seat plane crashed into the Flat River moments after takeoff near Polson killing three of four aboard. The victims were pilot Albert L. Rowley 38 of Finley Point and Dale Maughan Sr 37 with his son Dale Jr 13. Gaylord Maughan 26 survived with minor injuries.
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Albert L. Rowley
Finley Point
Dale Maughan Sr
St. Ignatius
Maughan
Dale Jr
Gaylord Maughan
Polson
Archie Coulter
Federal Aviation Agency
Flathead Lake
Rowley
Ted Evitt
Lake County
Informer Testifies In Thomas Murder Trial
An undercover informer in a Hardin jail testified that Robert Thomas described the killing of his brother in law millionaire Frank Tschirgi. Williams testified that Thomas called Tschirgi crazy drunk and oversexed and urged his son not to talk. The trial includes Thomas his wife Clara and son David for the gunshot death of Tschirgi as defense seeks to undermine witness credibility.
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Frank Tschirgi
Robert J. Williams
Billings
Thomas
Tschirgi
Montana State University
J. H. McAlear
Red Lodge
Air Force
Williams
Hardin
Justice Court
David Thomas
Robert Thomas
David
Bert
Bert Kronmiller
Blaze Levels Part of Lodge At Whitefish
A blaze leveled the west wing of the Big Mountain Ski Lodge at Big Mountain in Whitefish. Firefighters saved the newer east wing and nearby structures aided by a firewall and a new water reservoir. Damage was estimated up to 100000 with 12000 to 15000 in ski equipment lost. cause traced to an accident during floor tile work in the cafeteria kitchen. Directors stated the lodge would open as planned on Thanksgiving Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefish
UPI
Big Mountain
Tony Hinderman
Winter Sports Inc
MSU President Praises Mines Reputation in State
Montana State University President Dr. Robert Johns lauded the Montana School of Mines in Butte for having the state’s top reputation among higher education institutions. He urged Butte residents to support Mines, and emphasized three essentials for any university: quality instruction, top facilities, and a top library.
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MSU
Mines
Butte
Montana School of Mines
Montana State University
Robert Johns
Butte Rotary Club
Finlen Hotel
University of Montana
Johns
Montana
Indiana Blast Kills 62 At Holiday on Ice Show
A gas explosion at the State Fairgrounds Coliseum during the Holiday on Ice Revue in Indianapolis killed 62 and injured hundreds as 4,500 spectators watched. Cranes worked into Friday to recover additional victims amid collapsed bleachers and burning debris.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
State Fairgrounds Coliseum
Bernard Goldman
Metcalf Leads Montana Protest at Milwaukee Rail Hearing
Senate leaders Metcalf and Mansfield voiced opposition to the Milwaukee Road passenger service discontinuance at ICC hearings in Butte Aberdeen and Miles City. Metcalf cited aviation and railroad issues affecting Montana’s economy as witnesses pressed against cutting westbound service.
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Lee Metcalf
ICC
Butte
Montana
Milwaukee Road
Mount Witness
Paul Ga
Inter- Commerce Commission
Aberdeen
S. D
Miles City
Milwaukee Pet
Mike Mansfield
Milwaukee
Senate
Kermit Daniels
Jha Weather: Fair and Warmer Across Regions
The forecast shows fair and warmer conditions with partly cloudy Saturday. East of the divide expect highs 50-65 Friday and 55-68 Saturday with lows 22-35. West of the divide highs 30-60 both days with Friday night lows 22-30. Winds 20-35 mph near east slopes.
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Butte
Divide
Continental Divide
Kennedy vows U S to keep forces in Germany with possible noncombat cuts
President Kennedy announces U S policy to retain American combat troops in Germany at current strength while allowing some reductions in noncombat forces. He notes potential Viet Nam withdrawals and emphasizes faster global mobility and increased airlift capacity amid European troop-pull rumors.
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Washington
Kennedy
U.S
Germany
Kas
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
TVA
NATO
Bolivia
Far East
Viet Nam
Settlement Ends $381,000 Action in District Court
J H Grenier of Deer Lodge settled a $381,000 personal damage suit as jurors were being selected against Railway Express Agency Inc and driver Elore Beaulieu. Grenier, 75, suffered leg fractures and loss of use after a Sept 27 incident near the Finlen Hotel. He was wheelchair confined in court and has been treated at the Veterans Administration Hospital Fort Harrison. The jury panel was dismissed to Monday morning after the agreement was reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Grenier
Deer Lodge
Grenier
Veterans Administration Hospital
Fort Harrison
John B. McClernan
Beighle
William R. Taylor
Express Agency
Beaulieu
Alex Blewett
Great Falls
Rex Henningsen
Senate backs bipartisan cut to foreign aid bill
Senate leaders from both parties agree to reduce the foreign aid authorization by 385 million to 3.815 billion for a year of military and economic aid. The move aims to avert deeper economy cuts, with Mansfield calling it a moderate risk to protect national security.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Mont
Kennedy
House
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Manfield
Six Die in Halloween Drug Store Blast in Georgia
An explosion at Atherton's drug store in Marietta near Atlanta killed six people and injured many as Halloween shoppers and children watched a parade. Fire officials said gas in the basement likely caused the blast. a 7 year old boy was believed trapped.
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Lis
Ray Walters
Leon Eaton
Osgood
Ind
Marietta
Bob Poole
Atherton
Poole
Florists Convention Design Show Highlights Montana MFA
A Montana Florists Association program features five top floral designers at 1:30 p.m. in the Finlen Hotel Silver Ballroom, narrated by Mary Boward. Designers include Wayne Herrin, Ardis Carter, Merlyn Olson, George Caras, and Johnny Ortner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Florists Association
Finlen Hotel
Mary Boward
Lewistown
Wayne Herrin
Portland
Ore
Ardis Carter
Hermiston
Merlyn Olson
Salt Lake City
George Caras
Missoula
Johnny Ortner
Spokane
W. T. Mills
Helena
Elbert G. Harlow
First Presbyterian Church
Vern Griffith
Ted Lund
Whitefish
MFA
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APS
Thomas Des
By Dale Burgess
Paul C.albus
Milwaukee Railroad
Sam Melhorn
Metcalf
William J. Clark
Standard Post
Civil Aviation Board
Cut Bank
Shelby
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
CAB
Butte Civic Center
Harvey Ambrose
Columbus
Ohio
Donna Walters
Indianapo
Jha
Belgrade Broadus
I Butte
Dillon
Drummond
Glasgow
Falls
Oor
Europe
United States
West Germany
Paris
By Warren Duffee
Georgia
Eugene V. Risher
School of Design
Harold Pitts
Miners National Bank
Treasure State
Growers
Rose Room
H. M. Metcalf
Montana State College
David Wagner
Littleton
Colo
FE. J. Webber
Floral Telegraph Delivery Group
Copper Bowl
Betty Meili
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