Montana Budget Strains Spur Tax and Regional Reform Efforts
Montana officials warn of rising costs as counties face larger budgets and state offices seek extra revenue. Gov. Babcock proposes a three cent sales tax with property tax relief for homeowners, while a six mill University levy and Initiative 66 loom. Regionalization plans lift questions of efficiency and shared services across counties and schools.
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Board of Equalization
Tim Babcock
General Fund
Montana University
Helena
Montana Taxpayers Association
Minnesota
Glendive
School Foundation
Montana
State Board of Education
Legislative Council
Freight rate increases threaten Montana farmers and rail users
ICC Chairman Paul Tierney reported to Senator Metcalf that a 3 percent temporary freight rate rise could become permanent, costing Montanans about 200 000 annually for intrastate and 3.5 million for interstate rail traffic. Metcalf and Mansfield criticized the plan, noting the burden on farm products and arguing railroads exaggerate financial need. Public hearings are set for September 9 and 25 in Washington and related topics include farm products and lumber.
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Metcalf
Tierney
Montana
Washington, D. C
Notice on resubmitting statements for ICC freight rate hearings
Federal commission reminds all who submitted statements in March ICC freight rate hearings they need not resubmit but must notify the Commission before September 3 if they want those statements to be resubmitted.
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P. O. Box
San Francisco
Calif
ICC
Commission
City and County Health Problems Address Water Pollution and Crime
The article explains water pollution from streams and septic tanks, with guidance on disposal areas and septic tank checks by Ray Hedrick in Livingston. It also notes crime reporting limits, citing armed robbery and murder trends in 1967 and the need for direct action against crime.
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Ray Hedrick
Livingston
Crime in Our Country Predatory Monster Unleashed
The piece likens crime to a dragon devouring society and cites 1960 to 1967 data showing crime rising 88 percent while population grew 10 percent. It notes youth 10 to 17 rose 22 percent and arrests in that group up 72 percent, arguing reporting changes do not explain the trend.
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John Edgar Hoover
Oir
Unclear Prosecutorial Call Urges Immediate Action
A terse statement urges prompt prosecution and significant punishment for alleged misdeeds, asserting that now is a suitable moment to begin legal actions. The wording emphasizes swift and strong measures.
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