Rescue Efforts Continue For Wyoming Snowbound Travelers
Rescue operations by helicopter and ground crews persist to reach motorists stranded since Wednesday night on Wyoming highways. Snowplows strive to clear routes as thousands rush to destinations. no injuries reported though conditions remain dangerous. Major roads reopenings are limited. Casper, Douglas, Lander, and Sheridan report heavy snow with ongoing outages and tight flood risks noted by National Weather Service.
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McCrary accuses son-in-law of Lakewood waitress murder
In Golden District Court a taped statement from Sherman McCrary details his claim that his son-in-law Carl R. Taylor killed 20 year old Leeora Rose Looney whose body was found August 23, 1971, in a farm field in northeastern Colorado. The defense rested with no witnesses and the case moves to the jury.
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Governor watches land control bill in Colorado
Governor John Love said he endorses the land control bill in general but will not endorse it paragraph by paragraph. He expects legislative passage of a school aid property tax cut bill, yet values concern over a five member board and potential arbitrary decisions, awaiting attorney general review on arity, while noting local tax effects and Denver’s mill levy cap.
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Montrose project deemed not in flood plain says commissioner
Montrose County Commissioner Elbert Harris said the proposed 22%acre subdivision near the Uncompahgre River lies on higher land and would not flood. A Colorado Land Use warning warned of a possible cease and desist if built in a flood plain. Harris noted two river terraces, with all seven lots on the upper level, while development critics cited soil conservation concerns.
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Governor Love weighs action on stream flow bill
Colorado Governor John Love has not decided how to proceed on Senate Bill 97, which declares maintenance of stream flow a beneficial use of water. He plans to confer with Water Conservation Director Felix de Sparks before acting, after previously urging a constitutional amendment to clarify the bill’s intent.
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John Love
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Felix de Sparks
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Loveland
House OKs bill to aid Colorado handicapped students
The Colorado House approved a $17 million bill to improve education for physically, emotionally, and educationally handicapped children. The measure aims for state district cooperation to expand existing programs, with 62 members voting. The state now spends $12.5 million. the plan seeks broader support and evaluation of handicapped needs. The chamber also backed third juvenile court judge for Denver and second district judge for Moffat Routt and Grande counties.
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Boulder
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Littleton
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Minorty Reese oY urges bilingual education in Colorado
A reader argues that Colorado schools fail minority students with current methods and cites dropout rates among Black and Chicano students. He cites proposed House Democratic funding for bilingual and bi cultural programs, trials to use foreign language as a teaching tool, and intensive reading efforts, urging public reactions to State Rep. Tom Farley.
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Denver
Colorado House Gives Preliminary Nod to Nearly a Dozen Bills
In Denver, the Colorado House approved almost twelve measures on Good Friday, including a prophylactics dispensing bill, brand registration fee hikes, and motor vehicle and health regulations. Final approval is expected Monday ahead of a $412 million school finance bill debate Tuesday at 9 a.m., led by House Speaker John Fulk.
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Associated Press
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Aurora
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R-Lilleton
Tillman Bishop
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Colorado House panel begins death penalty study
The judiciary committee opened deliberations on a bill to restore the death penalty for specified offenses. Lawmakers debated a broad catch all clause and heard support from police groups, concerns from civil liberties advocates, and questions about deterrence and the scope of the statute.
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John Bermingham
Senate
Bermingham
Charles Milligan
American Civil Liberties Union
Loves Will Spend Easter at Home in Denver
John Love said Cabradd's first family will keep Easter at the executive mansion. Easter egg hunts are planned for two grandchildren, youngsters of Dan Love, with Gay Love noting a quiet family observance in Denver.
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Four-lane Highway Promise Between Eagle and Glenwood
Gov John Love said Colorado has assured the U S Department of Transportation it will build a four lane divided highway between Eagle and Glenwood Springs. The letter forwarded to federal officials did not specify whether Interstate 70 would run through Glenwood Canyon or over Colstonwood Pass.
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