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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1969

Page

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Kidnapping of U S Ambassador Shocks Rio as Gunmen Take Elbrick

U S Ambassador Charles Burke Elbrick, 61, was kidnapped in Rio de Janeiro by two bearded gunmen who forced entry to his limousine and chloroformed him before fleeing in a station wagon. The incident, near Botafogo, prompts Brazilian authorities to pursue release amid ongoing political turmoil and a military government. Elbrick, a career diplomat, previously headed embassies in Yugoslavia and Portugal and had just presented credentials to President Costa e Silva.

Rio DE Janeiro U.S Charles Burke Elbrick Washington State Department Elbrick Yugoslavia Portugal Arthur da Costa E Silva Costa E Silva Brazil Saonae Conret

Nixon seeks tax relief trims while preserving oil depletion

The Nixon administration urged the Senate to scale back individual tax relief in a House reform bill while easing corporate relief but keeping a cut in oil depletion allowances. Treasury Secretary Kennedy faced sharp Senate criticism as he testified before the Finance Committee.

Albert Gore D-Tenn Vance Hartke

Re reenactment debate on tax bill and imbalanced revenue cuts

Kennedy criticizes the House tax plan claiming revenue cuts of 2.4 billion annually by 1972. He notes the bill combines a 4.9 billion tax increase on corporations with a 7.3 billion cut for individuals, favoring one side amid uncertain future.

Kennedy House

Allan H. Thomas 66 dies in local hospital

Allan H. Thomas 66 of 115 E Broadway died Thursday in a local hospital. Born August 28 1903 in Walkerville he taught manual training in Butte then owned Montana Building and Cabinet Co. He was longtime Elk’s member and held union posts. Survived by wife June and sons Jack Kenneth, a brother a sister five grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at Sayatovic White's with burial Mount Moriah Cemetery.

Allan H. Thomas E. Broadway Walkerville Western Montana Washington State College Pullman Butte Montana Bulding and Cabinet Co Elksty Carpenters UN ion, &c. = & Teachers Union Highland Masonic Lodge June Osborne Jack Kenneth Albert Ariel Wash E. A. McFarlane Spokane Sayatovic-White Mount Moriah Cemetery

Gallatin TecHnical push to curb open burning

Montana air officials report progress in halting open burning in Gallatin Valley and nearby towns. State clean air head Benjamin Wake met Bozeman officials to review a 40 page report on pollution and designated Dr Edward King as county fire control officer to enforce rules. Wake cited difficulty persuading towns to end open dumps burning.

Helena Gallatin Montana Benjamin F. Wake Bozeman Gallatin Valley Townsend West Yellowstone Wake Edward L. King

Highway fund cut rumors stun Montana officials

Montana highway officials voiced concern over reported 75 percent federal highway fund reductions slated to take effect April 1. State Highway Engineer Lewis Chittim and BPR official Grant Meyer said they had no confirmation, while Gov. Forrest Anderson’s aide noted possible administration clarification imminent.

Standard Helena Montana Spiro T. Agnew Colorado Springs Lewis M. Chittim Chittim Grant Meyer Bureau of Public Roads Ronald P. Richards Forrest Anderson Anderson Agnew Nixon

Pollutants found in Gallatin Valley and towns

A state air pollution report shows significant but not severe pollution in Gallatin Valley West Yellowstone Townsend and Three Forks. Dustfall concentrations in Townsend Three Forks and West Yellowstone were notably excessive with suspended particulates from industry and community activities.

Jerry Holloron Helena Gallatin Valley West Yellowstone Townsend Three Forks Benjamin F. Wake Yellowstone Forks Gallatin Va National Air Pollution Control Town Send Ind Missoula Libby Columbia Falls East

Montana Freshman Congressman Joins Protest Over Mainstreeter

Rep. John Melcher and local leaders urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to block Northern Pacific Railway from discontinuing the Mainstreeter passenger service. Hearings continued with plans for sessions in Bozeman Butte and Helena as lawmakers argued the train supports economic growth in the northern plains. Sen. Herb Klindt of Billings cited Billings as a key city dependent on the service.

Billings Montana Northern Pacific Railway Interstate Commerce Commission Uled Bozeman Butte Helena John Melcher D-Mont ICC Northern Plains Herb Klindt

Snow and fire hit high area forests in Montana

A Deerlodge National Forest dispatcher reports snow flurries southwest of Whitehall as six fires burn in the Anaconda Pintar Wilderness and near Butte Rock Creek Lake and Deer Lodge. Eight smokejumpers and 10 district crews fight the blazes. Four fires are lightning caused and two man caused. All but jumpers released. season total now 34 with seven since Labor Day.

Deerlodge National Forest Dale Thompson Forest Service Whitehall Thompson Anaconda Pindar Philipsburg

Weather and 25 Weather MeP Page Two

Weather page 2 features forecasts for regional areas with temperature ranges and precipitation chances. It lists high and low temps, wind, humidity, and brief climate notes for the period covered.

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