Welfare budget short collapses after senate cuts
Social Services Director Henry Foley argues a 5.1 million state appropriation for the current fiscal year is about 0.9 million short. The Joint Budget Committee approved shifting funds and the House rejected Senate cuts, leaving county welfare offices threatened with closure as lawmakers seek a conference report.
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Conference committee debates marijuana bill
A Colorado conference committee met briefly to resolve differences between the House and Senate on reclassifying marijuana as a dangerous drug. Debate centered on mandatory penalties for sellers, with Sen. Hank Brown seeking a compromise of three years for those over 18 selling to under 18. House sponsor Chuck Howe backed reduced penalties for possession while warning the bill may be dead without stronger dealer penalties.
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Conference on jobs suggested by solon
Senator Ralph Cole urges a two day Colorado wide conference to boost jobs as a large coal mine near Trinidad looms. He cites past industrial migration, warns against unemployment during the slump, and favors citizen participation while GOP critics oppose Lamms tax plan.
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Three youths hospitalized by weekend lightning strikes
Three youths were hospitalized after separate weekend lightning strikes in Colorado. Pte. Davis Rasmussen, 19, of Superior, Wisconsin, was found on the Ft. Carson base and listed in serious condition. James Gergen, 15, of Englewood, was treated at Children’s Hospital Denver in fair condition after a bolt struck him during football with his Boy Scout troop at the Air Force Academy. James Brooks, 13, of Pueblo, was in satisfactory condition at St Mary Corwin Hospital after being struck while golfing at a municipal course. A Weather Service spokesman cited no unusual activity amid thunderstorms along the Front Range.
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Pueblo lawmaker criticizes compromise pay plan plan
Pueblo Democrat George Baley denounces a compromise state employee pay plan as scheduling an 8.4 percent total annual raise by delaying the 10.4 percent raise until September 1. The measure also fronts a job reclassification boosting 10,000 positions, while saving about $2 million for the state. Morgan Smith defends the deal as best possible under tough circumstances.
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Western governors urge overriding strip mine veto
Ten Western Democratic governors urged Congress to override President Ford's veto of a bill strengthening environmental controls on strip mining. They said the measure would not cost jobs or raise coal prices and could aid energy development, endorsing a statement at the National Governors Conference. The governors formed a Western regional energy office to back the effort, with funding uneven across states.
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Soldier killed in auto crash near Colorado Springs
The 1975 Colorado traffic fatality toll rose to 227 with the death of Spec. 4 James O'Neal, 23, of Columbus, Ga, when his car crossed the median on Interstate 25 south of Colorado Springs and hit another vehicle. Adlai S. Ferrer, 22, a passenger, was hospitalized with multiple cuts. The other driver received treatment for bruises.
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State accepting bids for second Eisenhower Tunnel bore
Denver Colorado AP The State Division of Highways announced it is accepting bids for the construction of the second bore of the Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel on Interstate 70. Bids will be opened July 25. The second bore would add two lanes to the existing two lanes under the Continental Divide.
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House reopens bid for private school aid in Colorado
Colorado House members reversed last week’s vote and revived HB 1247 to authorize 100000 in student aid for private colleges and universities. The move, backed by supporters but challenged as unconstitutional by critics, faces a final vote Tuesday amid constitutional and precedent concerns. The session also noted ties of opponents to the University of Denver.
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Carroll Righter Daily Horoscope for June 30 1973
General forecast for Wednesday warns of adverse day unless prompt judgment is used. Aries focus on family home improvements. Taurus urged caution and expert advice. Gemini like GENUINE, friends help, savings plan. Moon Children seek positivity with support from a bigwig. Leo advise objective review and new contacts. Virgo notes stressed friends, seek expert growth. Libra warns of higher-up venting, align with a good associate. Scorpio needs expression for new ideas while co worker matters settle. Sagittarius keep promises, hobbies, devotion to mate. Capricorn take a positive stand and sidestep troublemaker. Aquarius many tasks, seek help, health treatments. Pisces budget to enjoy, heed expert guidance. note on birthdate: ideal for manufacturing sales, religion helps early life. quotes and ad copy for Carroll Righter forecast available.
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