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Late Chet Huntley received 'Order of the Grizzly' award in 1966

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LATE CHET HUNTLEY RECEIVED 'ORDER OF GRIZZLY' AWARD IN 1966

MISSOULA---

Chet Huntley, former NBC news commentator who died Wednesday morning (March 20) at his home in Big Sky, Mont., was a recipient in February 1966 of the University of Manta~~

"Order of the Grizzly" award. He received the award in Washington, D.C.

The order of the Grizzly--represented by a small statue of the grizzly bear, the u~.1 mascot--goes to those who have sustained long and active interest in Montana and whose accomplishments have contributed to the welfare of the state, nation and world.

At the time of his death, Mr. Huntley was chairman of the board of Big Sky of Mont~~ ~

Inc.

Memorial services will be at 6 p.m. Sunday (March 24) at Big Sky Mountain Village,

Big Sky, and at noon Tuesday (March 26) in the NBC Studios in New York City.

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