01 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1977
Page
1
Weld County Commissioners and county council clashed over conflict of interest rulings and road and bridge control. The session aimed to thaw communication lines, with both sides faulting each other over decisions and potential financial concerns.
In Denver the Senate nears adjournment after preliminary approval of a major bill to fix property assessments at current levels for five years and to cap increases. The session plans a caucus to push a broader tax relief package and new prison funding, with floor action hinging on caucus progress.
Democrats criticize a tax plan taxing open space first acre at 40 percent then 15 and 7 percent on subsequent acres. Lawmakers spent hours debating before approving. Separately a measure to block water use in coal slurry pipelines faced delays as amendments sought to bar eminent domain by pipeline companies. Senator Hilchard Sough led a contentious amendment to prevent pipeline construction by blocking routes over rail lines, amid opposition over impact on business and environment.
Colorado officials announce an adjusted unemployment rate of 6.4 percent for April, up from March. Unadjusted figures show 75,000 jobless and a labor force around 165,000, with modest improvement amid seasonal variations and hesitating economy noted by Carlson of the Colorado Division of Employment and Training.
The Weld council considers hiring independent counsel as County Attorney Tom David and District Attorney Tebert Miller cite conflicts of interest advising both the council and county commissioners. Miller says state law limits him to opinions while David warns of potential conflicts. The council seeks options to handle County Treasurer BWM stock issue and reduce legal costs.
The Colorado Senate revived a House approved plan to spend about 600000 dollars on Capitol remodeling, adding 400000 more to reach half of the original request. The plan also moves the Colorado State Museum staff to the Heritage Center, with offices created for lawmakers and committee chairs on the first floor. The $8.5 million appropriations bill funds salaries and upkeep, including 2.8 million for jurists and law makers’ pay, with many lingering pay levels outlined from the prior session.
Fair skies in northern Colorado with warmer temperatures through Thursday. Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms expected, mainly today and tomorrow. Highs near 80s, lows tonight in the 50s to 60s. Winds light and variable, gusty near storms.
Davenport faces a double murder charge as prosecutors outline evidence including a matching 27 caliber rifle and a bloody footprint in a mountain cabin near Talland The defense says the case relies on circumstantial evidence with no eyewitnesses and plans to present his version of events at the Jefferson County District Court trial in Central City Colorado.
A special feature notes Weld County recording the most tornadoes in 1997, surpassing any other U.S. county. The piece explains peak season factors, safety steps, and practical protection tips for readers, with further details inside on page 8 and a special update in Ledhy's Telegram.
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