04 Dec 1975
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1975
Page
1
Federal mediators won assurances from railway union leaders that no nationwide strike would be called before progress in contract talks, easing fears of a 6 a.m. Thursday shutdown by four shopcraft unions. The dispute centers on subcontracting of maintenance work, wage and fringe benefits, with near consensus on several issues and continued negotiations.
Helena AP Judge James D. Freebourn defended his handling of the Anaconda trial of ex mayor Thomas Powers amid a request for Supreme Court intervention. Special Prosecutor Dick Ozivi criticized the judge as biased while Powers’ defense urged dismissal of the proceedings. The court took the matter under advisement after Woodahl sought a mistrial citing evidentiary rulings.
The House Interior Committee voted 24 to 14 to revive the twice vetoed coal strip mining bill and move toward a House floor vote in early 1976. Backers seek stricter environmental standards and a tax to fund cleanup, with full land restoration required. The panel previously rejected revival efforts but this time placed the measure on its calendar for possible action.
Montana Democrats embrace a binding presidential primary and proportional delegate method hoping to avert a 1972 style split. With a wide field on June 1, four candidates may share delegates plus no preference, shaping 17 national votes. Five nationally known DEMOS noted.
Weather outlook notes cooler temperatures with scattered showers across the area. Highs near 40 and lows around 32, with a map on page 19 for regional details.
Five South Moluccan gunmen hijacked a four coach local train near Beilen Netherlands holding about 72 people. They warned captives would be executed starting 10 a.m. unless their demands for transport out of the country are met. Fifty or more passengers escaped overnight. security forces kept distance amid fears of further danger.
In a 14 hour Paris bank siege, two gunmen held about 30 hostages for 2 million dollars. One gunman was killed, a police officer killed the other during a street battle near the Champs Elysees. The surviving assailant was arrested after a car crash with a taxi.
The House began debate on a bill to extend tax cuts and rewrite the code. Democrats blocked a revenue ceiling demand, a partisan clash erupted, and the chamber planned votes on amendments and final passage, while leaders warned delaying risks economic recovery. The IRS notes potential weekly withholdings rising for families if not enacted.
Carson City Nevada AP Kennecott Copper Corp says a shutdown of mining near Ely is premature and speculative. W H Winn Nevada operations general manager notes the company will decide on appealing the 9th Circuit ruling over sulfur dioxide pollution controls at the McGill smelter before taking any drastic steps.
Butte resident Charlie McGrath challenged proposed parking changes at a City Council meeting. The plan would extend meter zones on Granite from Montana to Washington and impose new fees to free up spaces for residents, while catching county freeloaders. The council also discussed gun legislation with motions to oppose or study actions affecting gun rights.
Solon says postmaster Bailar uses scare tactics to threaten ending Saturday mail. Rep. Charles H. Wilson questions forecasts and accuses Bailar of delaying and reducing small post offices to save labor. Wilson criticizes the Postal Service for not informing Congress of plans.
Warden Roger Crist ordered all inmates in the main Deer Lodge prison locked in cells as a contraband search proceeds. He cited four recent incidents including a visitor arrest for smuggling marijuana and alcohol oranges, two escapees found, a fire bomb thrown at a sergeant, and an inmate knife injury.
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