03 Apr 1973
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1973
Page
1
Clyde Sullivan, a 61 year old Montana rancher at a 2000 acre spread, describes mounting expenses from tractors to veterinary bills and pasture costs. He notes high prices for new equipment and ongoing farm inputs while hoping for better times as he manages long workdays amid a rough winter and uncertain outlook for ranchers.
ITT chairman Harold Geneen told a Senate subcommittee the company offered $1 million to the U.S. government to influence Chile’s 1970 presidential vote. The bid aimed to defeat Salvador Allende by uniting opponents or pressuring him to favor American investments. Lee Rogers was set to testify as well.
Butte voters go to polls today to decide mayor and city posts among 11 288 registered. Incumbent Mayor Mike Micone faces write in Coley Kelly and Republican Paul Holenstein for a four year term. Police Judge John Selon and Treasurer Carols P Sullivan unopposed. Alderman wards pick two four year seats from two candidates and two two year runners up. all 14 candidates are Democrats. Polls open 8 to 8.
Associated Press writer Louis Cook reports meat sales declined in several areas as the nationwide boycott begins to take effect. The action shows early impact on consumer purchases amid mounting protest.
The School District 1 board and the Model City Agency discussed a contract to lease about three acres near Webster-Garfield School for a community services center. The deal would provide $150000 in facilities, but trustees pressed to secure $390000 earmarked for a kindergarten complex to avoid potential loss if voters reject the project.
The county treasurer received two checks total for a nine acre South Side parcel off Harrison Avenue in the Five Mile area. The land, sold by county commissioners to Jo Ann Horn for 99 dollars in November 1971, was later rescinded by the commissioners. County Atty Larry Stimatz ruled the land, tax delinquent since 1933, is owned by Elsie Grimes who has the right to redeem it from the county.
Stephen Rubel, 41, an investment officer at Manufacturers Hanover Trust, seized a guard's pistol in the Park Avenue lobby and killed himself with a single shot. Rubel, once associated with a high earning special fund, had been under pressure and showed no prior signs of despondency.
Montana officials warn a dry winter and early spring threaten crop and range production. Agriculture commissioner George Lackman cites very dry conditions on the Hi Line and scarce moisture overall, with potential relief if April May brings moisture. Climate expert John Fassler notes January drought and overall low precipitation in northern Montana, underscoring looming water shortage concerns.
Apollo 17 crewmates Eugene Cernan and Ronald Evans told Helena reporters the public overemphasizes space program costs. They defended NASA's $3.2 billion annual budget and highlighted returns on investment, noting U S space spending contrasts with agricultural outlays.
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