Defense chief vows antimissile shield and Europe forces
Defense Secretary Clifford announces plans to proceed with the Sentinel antimissile system and to maintain substantial U.S. forces in Europe amid a sharp Soviet threat. He cites NATO unity, Paris talks, and ongoing Vietnam developments as context while warning strength aids negotiations.
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Humphrey to Speak at Denver UMW Event Before Colorado Primary
Vice President Hubert Humphrey schedules a Denver stop to address about 500 Colorado Democrats and the United Mine Workers during a campaign event on the eve of the Colorado primary. Former Governor Steve McNichols and State Rep. Ken Monfort contest the Democratic Senate nomination.
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Johnson faces doubtful Senate vote on Fortas chief justice nomination
Congress leaders warned President Johnson that confirmation of Abe Fortas as chief justice seems unlikely. Senate Majority Leader Mansfield doubted obtaining two thirds to defeat a filibuster while Dirksen and Mansfield agreed the opposition has strengthened. Mansfield said he encouraged Johnson to reassess at a White House meeting with Democratic leaders.
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Butte-Varying autumn events signal Montana fall season
Labor Day fades, football dominates in Butte with Naranche Stadium clash between Butte Public and Butte Central for city title. Upcoming events include American Contract Bridge Tournament September 13 to 15 and Holiday on Ice at Civic Center September 25 to 29.
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Montana Democrats draft 1968 platform in Billings
Montana Democrats plan a two day session Friday and Saturday to draft the party platform for the November 5 election. About 330 eligible voters are expected to participate through 12 committees with 110 members under State Democratic Chairman Chet Blaylock. Senator Lee Metcalf will open the Saturday session while Senate leaders Mansfield and Richards arrange attendance.
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Butte YMCA Receives Major Gift from Davis Family
Robert A. Poore announces a $50,000 gift to the Butte YMCA in negotiable securities from Mrs. Ruth Kroger and Mrs. Harriet Schmolle of Los Angeles. The benefactors are daughters of Andrew J. Davis Sr., founder and longtime contributor to the YMCA. The gift will be designated as the A. J. Davis Sr. Memorial.
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Weather Forecast For Butte Anaconda Area
Fair to partly cloudy through tonight. Saturday partly cloudy and cooler with a chance of showers. High 75 today, low 38 tonight. Rain chances near zero today and about 20 percent tonight. Weather table page 2.
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Bank to raze Beaver Block for drive in bank
The First National Bank has acquired and will demolish the Beaver Block at Granite and Main to build a full service drive in facility. President E Lowry Kunkel said the bank, with divisions in Butte and Anaconda, purchased the property for 11000 from Richard E Marble of Great Falls, who had acquired it for 5400 in a 1967 tax sale at 90 percent of appraised value.
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Dirksen reports three life assassination plots
Senator Everett Dirksen disclosed that official sources notified him of three life assassination plots in recent months. He received FBI protection on each occasion and declined to identify those involved. He recalled an alleged plan to kill him in his office during late last month amid Chicago Convention turmoil.
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Vo-tech controversy looms in Montana education plan
Montana State School Supt Harriet Miller proposed a flexible extension center model for vo tech education. Instead of six comprehensive area centers, the plan would run a state headquarters coordinating programs across multiple communities with some centers focused on cheaper courses and a few on costly fields like electronics.
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Unusual Wet Cold August Hits Butte Weather Notes
Butte records the coldest August in 74 years with 2.31 inches of precipitation, 12 days of measurable rain, and a mean temperature of 57.2 degrees, below the 60.3 normal. Snow appeared at higher elevations and frost coated car windows. Forest Service lookouts faced fire worries after midmonth snowfall.
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Butte native J. T. Kiely dies at 68 in local hospital
Butte resident Joseph T. Kiely 68 retired Montana State Highway Dept. official died Thursday in a local hospital. Rosary is tonight at 7 in St. Ann Church with services to follow including a Saturday Requiem Mass at St. Ann and burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. Kiely born June 2 1900 on the East Side, played for Cole-Pitts and Montana Power Co. in the old Mines League and was a member of the early Bobcat baseball team.
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It's speedy Butte Bulldogs against Central Maroons
Page 16 reports the Butte Bulldogs meet the Central Maroons tonight at 8 o clock. The showdown highlights a fast paced matchup likely to test both teams’ defenses and offenses.
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