Statehouse Week Brims With Officials Comments Helena
United Press reports a busy week at the Montana statehouse with officials weighing prison, finance, and personnel issues. Governor Aronson and Attorney General Anderson gave limited comments on Burrell’s resignation, while Frank Murray offered no new statements. District Judge Loble ordered the Fish and Game Commission to justify Opheim’s firing in Bozeman. Lieut. Gov. Cannon suggested a February special session on highway financing.
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Lester H. Loble
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Bozeman
Opheim
Sarge
Paul Cannon
Butte
SESSION RUMOR DENIED
Aronson denied a rumor that he was planning to take any action related to the session. He provided no further details and declined to comment on the rumor.
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State Board Urges Custodian to Trim Statehouse Budget
The State Board of Examiners told Capitol Custodian Andy Anderson to cut expenses after he sought a pay raise for utility men at the statehouse. Attorney General Forrest Anderson advised tighter budgeting until the 1959 legislature convenes.
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Cannon Explains Car Use at Democratic Rally
In Anaconda Paul Cannon said he used a state patrol car seven days earlier to inspect Montana highways. He responded to charges by Republican Chairman R F Juedeman accusing the lieutenant governor of unethical use of state equipment and personnel. Cannon spoke at a district Democratic rally.
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Swine whipworm eggs survive in soil for six years
The report notes that swine whipworm eggs can endure in soil for at least six years, indicating long-lasting contamination risk. The second line presents a quip about the unpredictability of those who pull strings.
Bulldogs Defeat Montana Mines 87 45 In Season Opener
Western College Bulldogs controlled rebounds and a faster break to beat Montana Mines 87 45 last Thursday night. Jim Jenkins topped Western with 17 points while Mines leader Mike Freeborough had 16. George Young added 13 and Gary Cooper and Max Nield 10 each.
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Montana
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Rocky Mountain College
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