02 Sep 1969
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1969
Page
1
Huggins a 70 year old man of 624 N Henry died from a stab wound to the heart. Police say he confessed to stabbing his mother Renee and authorities found her body and a knife at the home. He was jailed in Silver Bow County awaiting arraignment likely before a district judge.
Montana reports a death in Deer Lodge as part of more than 500 Americans killed in Labor Day travel accidents nationwide. Mrs. Jennie Spohn, 66, died from injuries after a Friday night crash, while state totals show 221 highway fatalities in 1969, with national numbers on course for a record.
President Nixon lands at Cheyenne Mountain claiming a new 1970s strategy. He urges unity for a renewed spirit of ’76, stresses government efficiency, peacetime defense, and a global alliance approach. He outlines welfare reform and fiscal priorities while seeking domestic program funding through prudent budgeting.
The Associated Press reports Montana hearings begin on Mainstreeter passenger service with Northern Pacific Railway. Meetings in Miles City Billings Bozeman Helena and Missoula explore continued operation as NP argues the run loses money. Chambers of Commerce oppose. Montana Railroad and Public Service Commission expected to object at Butte hearing.
First graders report to their schools Tuesday at 1 30 while Butte public and district students resume classes Wednesday morning. Rural schools in Rocker Ramsay Divide and Melrose start today with administrators and teachers gathering at the Holiday Inn for breakfast and education committee business.
A survey reports marijuana shortages in US cities due to Mexican field burnings and stricter border controls. Dealers substitute oregano and alfalfa while prices rise and demand shifts to other drugs. Officials cite napalm rumors and increased enforcement as causes.
About 11 000 spectators packed Dillon for the Seeegee Parade and rodeo events. Shawn Davis of Whitehall served as parade marshal as Miss O'Brien and Miss Central Montana Fair Jasmain were named Montana entrants for the Miss Rodeo America finals in Las Vegas. Prizes totaled 8900 dollars across seven rodeo events, with riders from Wyoming Texas and Montana earning top honors in saddle bronc bareback bull riding and roping events.
A map shows proposed zoning districts for metropolitan Butte. An explanation runs in today's editorial. Readers may study the map and keep it for public hearings set to begin in mid September.
Columnist Drew Pearson died at 71 from a heart ailment after weeks in hospital in Maryland. His controversial Washington column challenged officials for four decades and shaped public discourse, with colleagues noting his lasting influence and plans for continuity of his newspaper partnership.
Hurricane Francelia heads toward the Yucatan and British Honduras with 100 mph winds. Dr. Robert Simpson of the National Hurricane Center warned residents to brace for peak winds and storm tides possibly flooding Chetumal by midday Tuesday.
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