Idaho miners die as rock bursts claim three this year
In Mullan Idaho three miners have died within ten months from rock bursts all part of a pattern in the Coeur d Alene mining district. Hecla Mining Co operates the Lucky Friday Mine with 23 seismic sensors and a surface computer to predict bursts though no major event has yet been forecast.
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Montana Supreme Court halts Powers trial over judge's rulings
With a 3-2 vote the Montana Supreme Court ordered Butte Judge James Freebourn to appear and defend his evidentiary rulings in the workmen's compensation trial of former Butte Mayor Thomas Powers. The court weighs Woodahl's bid for a new trial and possible removal of the judge.
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District Court
James D. Freebourn
Butte
Woodahl
Thomas Powers
James T. Harrison
Wesley Castles
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Ford Mao meeting yields broad talks on world, ties
President Ford described his 1 hour 50 minute session with Chairman Mao Tse-tung in Peking as a significant conversation. The talks covered a wide range of international issues and bilateral relations, with Vice Premier Teng Hsiao-ping signaling agreement.
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Two youths toss man from Chicago River bridge to death
Theodore Sterling, 44, a part time postal worker, was robbed and beaten on a Chicago River bridge. Witnesses say the youths casually tossed him over the railing, he clung briefly to a assailant before plunging 22 feet. Police reported the assault and fatal fall.
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Opry Star Won't Be Extradited From Tennessee
Faron Young, grand Ole Opry singer, will not be extradited to Oklahoma on an indecent exposure charge. Oklahoma officials were surprised but say Tennessee acted within its rights. Tennessee calls the incident accidental and notes Young changed clothes after being asked to leave his Tulsa dressing room. Tennessee counsel Eddie Sisk defends the decision as protecting citizens from frivolous prosecutions.
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Western Energy promotes Schmechel to president COO
Paul Schmechel was promoted to president and chief operating officer of Western Energy Co. and Charles Gilder was elevated to secretary of Montana Power Co. Directors named Joseph McElwain vice chairman and CEO. Changes take effect Jan. 1 as John Hauck retires after 40 years.
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Subpoena Issued in Powers Bribery Case, Deer Lodge Court
Supreme Court directs Judge James Freebourn and court reporter Lois Driessen to appear Wednesday afternoon as Tony Powers of Butte faces bribery charges. Trial resumes Tuesday without jurors, with Asst. Atty. Dick Ozivi serving the papers after court convened. Prosecution and defense had prepared for continued proceedings.
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Kennecott Loses Pollution Appeal Over Ely Mine
Gov. Mike O’Callaghan says Kennecott Copper’s Ely open pit mine and smelter won’t close unless White Pine County is used as a guinea pig to prove a point. The firm lost its appeal to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and must decide whether to appeal further while lawmakers weigh options.
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S. Ely
White Pine County
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Nevada
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Congress
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W. H. Winn
Dutch Train Seized by Five Gunmen Held With 50 Hostages
Five armed men hijacked a Dutch passenger train traveling from Groningen to Zwolle, killed the engineer and another man, and held about 50 passengers hostage in four coaches. The gunmen demanded transport to Amsterdam and a plane out of the country, while authorities surrounded the train and prepared for a possible rescue.
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Oil pipeline crosses state from Puget Sound to Minnesota
The Northern Tier Pipeline Co a six member consortium announced a 1500 mile oil line from the Puget Sound area near Seattle to Clearbrook Minnesota. It would cross Washington Idaho Montana North Dakota and Minnesota linking with Lakehead Pipe Line near Clearbrook. The line could carry 800000 barrels a day and include underground storage tanks in western North Dakota.
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House OKs 2.3 Billion Ford Rescue Plan for New York
The House approved by a 213 to 203 vote President Ford's 2.3 billion dollar rescue plan for New York City to stave off default. The measure would allow up to 2.3 billion in loans over three years with 8 percent interest and required collateral and GAO audits. Mayor Beame said repayment would cover through June 1978 and that Congress would consider a separate option bill this week.
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