17 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1977
Page
1
Madison County news notes a planned layoff of twenty five road department workers as budget constraints prompt staffing reductions. Officials say the action aims to maintain essential services while trimming costs. Local reactions reflect concern over road maintenance and job losses.
NCAT directors in Butte vote to request 4.35 million dollars from the federal government for fiscal 1978. If approved, staff would rise to 11 with nine to work on energy, conservation, and community programs. The center emphasizes appropriate technology to aid low income and energy savings.
Sunny and warm Wednesday gives way to partly cloudy skies Thursday. Today's high near 75 with a low about 43. More weather details on Page 3.
Washington AP report says President Carter will nominate U.S. District Judge Frank Johnson of Alabama to become FBI director, replacing Clarence Kelley who plans to retire by year end. Johnson, 58, is a Republican whose civil rights decisions have defined his career. White House set to announce Wednesday afternoon.
Butte attorney Robert O Leary named to be Montana's next U S attorney by Senator Lee Metcalf after consulting with Senator John Melcher. O Leary, 45, former Montana Board of Pardons chair and ex assistant U S attorney, would move headquarters from Billings to Butte while keeping a Billings office. Confirmation by the Senate awaits.
Rains from the waning Hurricane Doreen drenched southern California, submerging croplands and stranding thousands of motorists. Santa Barbara fire-scorched canyons faced mudslides while northern fires from lightning faced containment challenges. Owens Valley remained drought-deprived as Imperial County saw up to 2.2 inches of rainfall.
The Anaconda Company released two years of silt from Meyer's Dam into Warm Springs Creek harming water life and triggering state concern over permit compliance. Health and Fish and Game officials say no pollution permit was secured, risking action. Biologist Yashro warned of serious damage to fish and the Washoe Hatchery. Water Quality officials may pursue penalties under the 1975 stream protection act, potentially up to 100000 dollars, if enforcement proceeds.
The Census Bureau reports a shift to smaller homes with 51.2 percent of U S households having no more than two persons. Divorce, delayed marriages, and more individuals living alone or with unrelated roommates drive the change, while married couples still head 65 percent of 73 million households.
Whitehall pursues a new police chief after the resignation and firing of Chief William McGuire. Deputy Topper Giono named acting chief. mayor proposes Dave Fetters as deputy and candidate for chief. Council rejects paying past or future legal obligations tied to 1972 rodeo shooting lawsuits against officers.
Elvis Presley, the rock and roll icon who transformed pop music with his guitar and stage presence, died at Baptist Hospital in Memphis at age 42. He was rushed there from Graceland after respiratory distress. doctors cited health issues and years of hospital visits. The star rose from humble beginnings to a multimillion-dollar career after a $4 studio trip, with landmark hits and a lasting cultural impact.
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