29 Sep 1966
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1966
Page
1
Five hundred National Guard troops moved into Hunters Point as riots raged for a second night. Rioters fired pistols, triggered false alarms to lure fire trucks, injuring at least five firemen, three rioters, and several police officers. Authorities tightened security after the flare up.
Variable cloudiness today through Friday with 10 percent precipitation. High 68, low 34. The report notes rioting after a 16 year old was shot by police. Guardsmen reached the area, looting occurred, and police exchanged gunfire with snipers as temperatures rose. Continued Page 10.
The Montana Hospital Association adopted a resolution urging Montana hospitals to set a minimum monthly salary of 450 for general duty registered nurses starting January 1. Executive secretary William Leary said this is the first statewide minimum proposal, promising raises from 50 to 120 per month and higher hospital costs overall.
Montana officials warn Homestake interstate road is not finished and unauthorized traffic will be fined. Road crews and patrols will police entries near Continental Drive east of Butte and near Whitehall to keep nonresidents out until completion. Officials urge patience as work continues and Highway Department projects a finish by October weather permitting.
American Marines and North Vietnamese regulars fought a pitched battle about 13 miles northwest of Dong Ha near the rock pile. Heavy fighting lasted over 24 hours with at least 50 enemy killed and Marine casualties reported despite light losses claimed by command.
The Montana Highway Commission plans about 43 miles of road work costing an estimated 7.1 million dollars to be let in the next two months. Projects include 26.2 miles on primary, 2.8 on urban, and 13.8 on secondary systems with bids opening Oct 25.
City authorities reported a damaged fountain in the Joan F. Kennedy Park development area near St. Ann Church. The fountainhead was torn off and hurled aside, water left running, and workers began tearing up the concrete base to reach the piping. Repairs are expected to take about three days with two workers.
The Montana Standard reports the Fifth Annual Magicland Cook Book will be issued this Sunday featuring 22 winning recipes for cookies candies and cakes aimed at the armed forces. An guest recipe by Mrs Katharine Van D Westmoreland wife of the U S military commander in Viet Nam appears with packing tips for servicemen. Extra copies can be ordered from the Standard Circulation department.
A state commission faulted the Montana National Guard for lax fiscal controls after a convicted embezzler, Marilyn Inman, handled warrants and financial matters. The report to Gov. Babcock cited two breakdowns: failure to follow internal controls and weak procedures when warrants are paid, noting $9,626 refunded to the state from forged warrants.
Governor Babcock welcomes Vice President Humphrey to Missoula for a 12:45 pm arrival. The visit includes an airport rally at the university and a Forest Service HQ tour before Humphrey departs at 4:15 pm.
The Viet Cong political chief released a new list of conditions seen as milder than prior demands for ending the Vietnam War. The National Liberation Front later insisted only U S withdrawal can end the war, with no reference to negotiations. Radio Hanoi quoted the VC warning of escalation by the United States.
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