Haskell urges stop to Rio Blanco test
Senator Floyd Haskell urged Secretary Morton to halt the Rio Blanco underground nuclear test planned in western Colorado. He argued the three 36 kiloton charges in four boreholes over a mile deep may violate the National Environmental Policy Act and noted the AEC had not filed a full environmental impact statement for the larger project.
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Rio Blanco
Washington
Floyd Haskell
D-Colo
Secretary of Interior
Roberts C. B. Morton
Morton
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Colorado Legislature costs $12,292 daily during session
The Colorado Legislature costs taxpayers about $12,292 per day during the 180 day session with salaries dominating expenses. Other costs include Legislative Council, drafting, statute revision, and Joint Budget Committee, plus auditor staff, printing, travel, telecommunication, supplies, and health and retirement payments.
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Farley argues for Colorado housing reform and finance
In a minority report Thomas T. Farley of the Colorado House outlines housing as a key Democratic concern. He cites high costs for FHA standard homes, low income barriers, substandard housing, and a lack of affordable rentals. He supports a Colorado Housing Finance Authority funded by tax exempt bonds to lower costs and subsidies for private rentals, plus preservation and rehabilitation of aging housing to prevent blight.
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Democratic Party
Colorado
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Pueblo
Thomas T. Farley
State Capitol
Denver
Love unveils record budget details and tax cut plan
Governor John Love released his record budget totaling 1.452 billion dollars from all sources with 402 million from the general fund for operations 474 million from federal sources 380 million from cash funds and 81.25 million for construction He asserted there is money to cut property taxes and aimed for school tax reductions of 12 to 14 mills He also hinted at possible adjustments to University of Colorado Dental School and mental health clinic funding figures amid legislative scrutiny and revenue uncertainties.
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Associated Press
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Senate
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Buena Vista
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Morrison
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Colorado institutions to cost taxpayers 66 million in 1973
Governor Love's budget estimates Colorado's institutions and administration will cost $66,564,603 for the year starting July 1. The plan includes salaries for headquarters, local programs, and broad allocations to state hospitals, schools, the penitentiaries, and youth services, with the largest item $17,507,373 for Colorado State Hospital at Pueblo and general fund portions noted for multiple facilities.
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Colorado
John Love
Colorado State Hospital
Pueblo
Hard-working Colorado Joint Budget Committee Scorecard
Sen Al Ruland of Durango tabulates 144 hearings in under 90 days across 18 state departments divisions in Administration Agriculture and Education multiple agencies and offices. The six-member committee crafts figures for a 1974 budget while aiming to fund operations within taxpayers' means, without clear verdict on success.
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Associated Press
Colorado
Joint Budget Committee
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Durango
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House approves probate bill in Colorado legislature
Denver AP reporting a probate law update that has sat on Colorado’s books for nearly a century won preliminary House approval. Sponsor Ron Strahle of Fort Collins said lawmakers should accept the measure on trust as it aims to simplify probate court and protect widows especially second wives and ensure creditors are treated fairly. Debate centered on a minor amendment, final approval expected Monday. Surgery performed: surgeons removed four nonalignant polyps from President Johnson’s throat on November 16, 1966.
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Denver
Colorado
House of Representatives
Ron Strahle
Fort Collins
Thore
Two killed in Colorado mishaps in 1973 toll rise
The Associated Press reports two fatal accidents in Colorado on Friday, a Centennial Wyoming man John Andrew Fisher, 4, died after being struck on 8th Avenue near I-25 by Vernon Francis Randolph, 22, of Denver, and Grant Dickinson, 60, of Grand Junction died from internal injuries when his car collided head on with another on Colorado 13 near Meeker. Earlier, Jerry E. Robinson, 20, of Lafayette, died from head injuries in Boulder County after his car left the road and crashed. Lydia L. Beisel, 59, of Brighton, died from chest injuries after a Dec 11 crash on Calatado 7 in Adams County.
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Grand Junction
Colorado
John Andrew Fisher
Denver
State Patrol
Vernon Francis Randolph
Fisher
8Th Avenue
Grant Dickinson
Colorado 13
Meeker
Boulder County
Jerry E. Robinson
Lafayette
Lydia L. Beisel
Brighton
Calatado 7
Adams County
Flood of Bills Hit Legislature
A flood of bills reached the Colorado Legislature as the filing deadline nears. One Senate measure would lift a $3.50 dog license ceiling, letting communities set higher fees. Another would allow limited law practice for students and permit water districts to run sewage plants.
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