15 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1977
Page
1
Study proposes utilization of hospital beds as part of a broader health plan. Details are scarce in the brief, but the note signals a push toward optimizing inpatient capacity and resource use across facilities.
A nationwide strike for higher farm prices launches with tractors halting shipments in Texas and Georgia towns, while Oklahoma City stockyards scuffle with pickets. Iowa Illinois grain sales slow as weather and timing affect demand. The American Agriculture coalition demands 100 percent parity. farm prices sit at 66 percent of parity as grain costs weigh on growers.
Butte Silver Bow officials weigh uptown renovation and a possible $1.4 million tax appeal against Anaconda Copper bids. CEO Micone says a press statement will be issued and meetings with HUD EDA in Denver were encouraging. Anaconda faces funding questions as copper in markets adds pressure.
Whitehall residents protest the east side of Homestake Pass on I 90 after fatal semi crashes. Officials promise added signs, patrols, and a widening information effort while protesters threaten future action.
Forecast calls for rain or snow through Friday with temperatures around 43 degrees today and 28 tonight. More detailed weather coverage continues on Page 12.
Conferees approve a plan to rescue Social Security by raising taxes $227 billion over a decade. A $250 tuition tax credit was dropped after Sen. Roth agreed to drop the demand. Senate action followed, with Roth promised consideration of his proposal next year.
Butte-Silver Bow commissioners debated a resolution to require justification before filling most positions. Commissioner Joe Ivanich said all non budgeted slots must be justified, while Chief Executive Mike Micone warned of a veto and clashing with executive powers. The plan would largely limit clerical hires and avoid affecting chartered posts.
In Butte Montana six of nine suburban volunteer hall sites are owned by volunteer departments or their members not by taxpayers. Some halls and trucks are claimed as private property while others are deeded to districts. The issue centers on the merged fire districts and tax status.
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