McGrath seeks repeal of net proceeds tax to curb levies
Silver Bow County Assessor George McGrath champions replacing the 1921 net proceeds tax with a severance tax based on minerals removed. The law caused a $3.5 million levy in the last fiscal year, but no collection for 1976 77, threatening mill levies above 300 in Butte. McGrath urges legislative change to align with oil and coal tax models.
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Silver Bow
George McGrath
Anaconda Co
Butte
McGrath
Silver County
Butte City Pool Delayed To Post Labor Day Repairs
Butte's Stodden Park municipal pool will not open this year due to remaining cracks in the pool base. City Recreation Director Bob Rowling says cement setting and pool filling take time, with opening possible after Labor Day. Hydrostatic valves will be installed to prevent flotation as repairs continue. estimated costs run 6 000 to 7 000 dollars.
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Stodden Park
Construction City
Bob Rowling
Rowling
Tom Cash
Ford asks for mandate debate at GOP convention
President Ford challenged Jimmy Carter to a face to face debate as he began his Republican presidential bid in Kansas City. Ford pressed for real issues while Carter accepted the nomination amid a clash with Ronald Reagan and noted ally Senator Robert Dole.
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Robert J. Dole
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Carter
John F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Victo
Kansas
State tax levy changes and GOP convention notes
Montana state property tax levies decrease 1.9 mills to 7.6 overall, with University of Montana support at 6 mills and public schools at 1.6 mills. Sheep and other livestock levies rise. Total state valuations about 1.38 billion dollars. At the GOP convention in Kansas, Ford and Reagan joined to push debates with Carter, with Carter accepting on a counter challenge. Ford names Robert Dole as running mate.
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Helena
William Groff
Department of Revenue
University of Montana
Groff
Carter
Ford
Council ruling on zoning appeal struck down by city attorney
Butte city attorney Bob McCarthy ruled the council action illegal for skipping required public hearings when appeals are filed. Zoning Board Chairman Bob Earhart warned the move could amount to spot zoning and resignation talk swirled after aldermen granted James Williams an appeal.
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Butte City Council
Zoning Adjustments Board
McCarthy
Zoning Board
Bob Earhart
Earhart
James Williams
Alice
Washoe
Williams
Jim Killey
Butte
Walt Carollo
Council For City
Rod Cooney dies at 60 in Butte food broker legacy
Rod Cooney 60 of 2929 Burke Butte died Thursday in a local hospital. Son of former Gov Frank Cooney he led Cooney Food Brokerage and served on the State Highway Commission. Born March 23 1916 in Missoula he attended University of Montana and served in the Army Air Corps in World War II.
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Rod' Cooney
Burke
State Highway Commission
Butte
Cooney
Frank Cooney
Mr. Cooney
Missoula
University of Montana
Army Air Corps
Northwest
Cooney Page
Robin Carlson doubles up at Madison County Fair horse events
Twin Bridges rider Robin Carlson swept the 4-H horse division earning grand champion horse grand champion 3-year-old horse and reserve champion showmanship. Bonnie Conley Ennis claimed reserve overall and grand champion 2-year-old. Valerie Cleverly Ennis claimed grand champion senior showman with Vicki Cleverly reserve junior showman.
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Robin Carlson
Madison County Fair
Bonnie Conley
Ennis
Brad Gleason
Valerie Cleverly
Kali Massar
Sheridan
Vicki Cleverly
Butte Patrolman Recaptures Escaped Prisioner Near Butte
Kenneth Barker, 49, an inmate who fled the Montana State Prison five days earlier, was recaptured Thursday afternoon about 34 miles from the prison. Warden Roger Crist said Officer Zeiler recognized Barker from mug photos and Barker, still in prison attire, was brought back to the facility. Barker was serving five years for passing a bad check in Beaverhead County.
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Roger Crist
Lassy <Eiler
Butte
Kenneth Barker
Gregson
Barker
Crist
Zeiler
Beaverhead
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