MPEA Opens Negotiations With Butte Government
The Montana Public Employees Association begins talks with the Butte-Silver Bow government to seek a 15 percent wage rise and new benefits for deputies clerks assistants and hospital staff. Chief Executive Mike Micone leads the government team amid discussion of health benefits seniority and a possible employee vote on union affiliation.
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MPEA
Butte-Silver Bow
Silver Bow County
Teamsters Union
Silver Bow General Hospital
Mike Micone
Anaconda Racquetball Tourney Final Preview
Local sports brief highlights the Anaconda racquetball tournament nearing its final rounds and names key competitors. Strong emphasis on expected finalists and venue details in a concise regional sports card.
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Anaconda
Syrians rally against peace drive as Begin seeks U.S. support
More than 500000 Syrians packed Damascus streets to reject the Israeli Egyptian peace plan. An Israeli spokesman said Begin and Carter share an identity of views on the content, though Begin warned U.S. backing may face problems. Begin also confirmed a plan for Palestinian autonomy on the West Bank as Egypt-Israel talks continue.
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Menahem Begin
Carter
Begin
Washington
White House
Jerusalem
West Bank
Jordan River
Israel
Syria
Golan Heights
Middle East
Arieh Naor
Yigal Yadin
Naor
United States
Sadat
Sinai Peninsula
Egypt
Suez Canal
Ismailia
East Naples Middle pupils write Santa letters about behavior
Seventh grader Jackie Schamber admits not sticking peanut butter in her sister’s socks while Brian Walsh pledges generosity and Tracy Nolan asks for Shaun Cassidy, reflecting school kids’ views on being good this year. Page 12.
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Naples, Fla
East Naples Middle School
Santa Claus
Jackie Schamber
Brian Walsh
Tracy Nolan
Shaun Cassidy
Feds foresee 1979 budget toppling 500 billion
Washington sources say the fiscal 1979 budget could exceed 500 billion for the first time, with deficits near 59 billion in 1978, complicating Carter's pledge to balance by 1981. Tax cuts of 20 to 25 billion are anticipated, slowing offsetting revenue. Weather note included.
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Washington
White House
Carter
Six Die As Madeira Charter Jet Crashes Into Sea
A Caravelle carrying 57 people from Switzerland to Madeira crashed into the Atlantic near Porto Novo during approach. At least six killed, about 20 rescued, 17 treated in Funchal hospital, crew of five with 52 passengers aboard. Cause under investigation.
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Madeira
Switzerland
Porto Novo
Africa
Lisbon
Transportes Naan
TAP
Brussels
School children study cigarettes in anti smoking program
In Grand Rapids Michigan kindergarten through third grade pupils sample a stained cotton ball to show how quickly tobacco stains appear from a single cigarette The Michigan Lung Association sponsors the lesson across St Anthony school and nearby districts Teachers report curiosity and some students claim earlier smoking attempts Parents react with concern as the program uses tasks and songs to illustrate the difficulty of quitting and the need to avoid starting.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Laura Jancek
David Reens
Michigan Lung Association
Jancek
St. Anthony’s School
Karen Conn
Stacey Stoll
Tee
Eric Parker
Grand Rapids
Janice
St. Anthony's
Chery Johnson
Comstock Park Middle School
The
Lung Association
Driscoll backs Butte for MHD test plant site
Senate hopeful John Driscoll of Hamilton urges placing the $500 million Magnetohydrodynamics test facility in the Butte Anaconda area rather than Great Falls Miles City Glasgow or Livingston. He argues Butte serves Montana best and cites local project work near Butte.
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Butte
U.S. Senate
John Driscoll
Hamilton
Butte-Anaconda
Great Falls
Livingston
Miles City
Glasgow
Montana
Max Baucus
D-Mont
Chamber of Commerce
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