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Newspaper
The Montana Standard Post
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1961
Page
1
Lima dispatch reports tear gas grenades used to disperse leftist demonstrations during Adlai E. Stevenson's visit. Stevenson stayed safe at the U S Embassy as police guarded in Lima after clashes tied to Bolivian unrest and political tension across South America.
Butte officials after four days in Washington report a favorable outlook for federal aid to the area's economic redevelopment. County commissioners Frank Gersh and Gene Daly cite strong Montana delegation backing, with Mansfield Metcalf Olsen pushing to move quickly and secure meetings with key federal officials. Continued on page 2.
In Missoula area searchers resume the hunt for Fritz Frey missing since last autumn in the Petty Creek wilderness. About 75 volunteers including smoke jumpers and Missoula County Sheriff's Posse members join the effort after deep snow halted work. The search base is set up while a 6 am Saturday main sortie is planned.
East Montana forecast fair and warmer with isolated storms. Highs 90 to 100 Saturday, 80 to 100 Sunday. Lows 45 to 65 Saturday night. West Montana fair and warm with isolated storms Saturday and Sunday. Highs 85 to 95 both days. Lows 45 to 55 Saturday night. Table notes: maximums for 12 hours, minimums for 18 hours ending 5 p.m. Friday.
Frank J Morelli 64 of 1100 W Silver Butte retired auto dealer died Friday in a local hospital He came to Butte in 1921 worked for Berkin Motors Broad way Garage formed Parker Morelli Motor Co in 1927 retired 1956 He was an Army WWI veteran and former president of Butte Auto Dealers His survivors include wife Louise and son Daniel J Donohue Funeral rites at Immaculate Conception Church with Rosary Lodge of Sorrow and services at Daly Shea Mortuary Cemetery burial at Holy Cross He was a member of American Legion Elks and Immaculate Conception Church.
President Kennedy pitched a five-year 8.8 billion dollar foreign aid program to curb communism by addressing poverty and social injustice. In New York a major maritime strike threatened the merchant fleet as seven seamen unions received support from the International Longshoremen and Teamsters unions.
A searing heat wave killed 12 and wildfires scorched 23 000 acres across the West. California losses include eight heat fatalities and 2.5 million dollars in agriculture. Santa Clara County suffered poultry losses and damaged flowers and nursery stock. Firefighting efforts included planes bulldozers and hundreds of personnel near Paso Robles and Los Angeles. Weather remained scorchingly hot with 105 degree fire lines and low humidity. Oregon reported six heat deaths and drownings while Arizona faced fires threatening recreation areas.
Ground-breaking ceremonies for the Silver Bow County airport terminal will be held Monday at 10 a.m. south of Butte. Chairman Frank Gorsh and Larry Smith announce FAA officials and Northwest and Western Airlines reps will attend. The project funds a two-story terminal with basement and electrical upgrades, totaling about 270000 dollars.
Robert T. O Leary of Anaconda is recommended for appointment as assistant U S district attorney for Montana by Butte District Attorney Moody Brickett. A Butte native and Notre Dame and Creighton Law graduate, he has led Deer Lodge County as chief deputy attorney and heads Walsh O Leary law firm.
A $3 million plywood plant with capacity for about 5 million square feet monthly will be built in Libby by St. Regis Paper Co. The Howard S. Wright Co. of Seattle won the contract and will supervise construction. Foundations begin next week. 100 plus workers are expected.
Thieves broke into the Highland View Golf Club at 3100 Oregon and took $811.50 from three cigar boxes behind the club house showcase. Club secretary Fred Schwanz reported the burglary discovered by club pro John Pochervina.
Bozeman—Dr. R. R. Renne president of Montana State College and James Umber Montana AFL-CIO president decried state funding and tax policy during the fifth annual AFL-CIO convention. Renne said Montana funds for higher education lag behind most states. He argued taxes must reflect service received and endorsed a progressive income tax as vital to government and free enterprise.
Funeral services held Friday for Law Risken editor emeritus of The Standard Post and longtime Montana newspaper figure. He died Tuesday after a long illness in a Butte hospital. Requiem Mass at St. Ann Church featured Rev. James W. McCormick, with Holy Cross Cemetery interment and pallbearers from Butte and Helena.
Noble S Wendland about 40 of Livingston was killed when his light timber spraying plane crashed in a wooded ravine south of Livingston between 730 and 830 am. The cause was unknown with sheriff speculating engine trouble fumes or both. He was found in the cockpit with his crash helmet nearby. The bereaved widow and three children survive.
A 13 year old attempted a payroll snatching in Manhattan but dropped the envelope containing $1,400 about a half block away. A woman bookkeeper from Dess and Talan recovered the money after the boy grabbed it and fled.
A two car collision 60 miles south of Bozeman killed Anthony Senn, 44, and his wife Lenora. A second person remained critically injured and was rushed to Deaconess Hospital in Billings.
The 25th Discoverer rocket reached polar orbit Friday night one hour and 45 minutes after launch at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Weighing 2,100 pounds, the satellite was tracked by stations in Alaska and Hawaii as part of an accelerated effort to improve the series 82 percent failure record. The payload remained secret, with the mission testing sky spy camera gear for the forthcoming Samos system.
The 65 foot 100 passenger Flathead cruise ship burned to a hollow shell on Flathead Lake near Mission Homes Island. Skipper Stan Koss and teen passenger Steve Ream escaped in a row boat. no injuries. The boat, towed to Ross's landing, was towed out of service with plans for the season unclear.
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