29 Dec 1973
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1973
Page
1
The Coast Starlight derailed near Anderson California trapping passengers in sleeping compartments. 84 injured including 14 hospitalized and 70 treated for minor injuries as six cars derailed seven toppled. Officials cited a mechanical failure on one car as the cause.
Six cars of the Starlight derailed about ten miles south of Redding in light rain while en route from Seattle to San Diego. Rescuers faced steam from a ruptured line as passengers escaped through windows. Southern Pacific officials cited a possible mechanical wheel failure as the cause, with investigation ongoing.
AP report cites Kissinger year end news conference noting a changed world economy and questions whether Moscow seeks gains from Middle East tensions. It asks if Soviet policy risks detente, uses oil as leverage, and aims to neutralize Western Europe while pressuring NATO.
Energy chief William E. Simon launched sweeping petroleum allocation rules with an effective Jan. 11 date and Jan. 15 full implementation. He warned of shortages, rising prices, and potential coupons for gasoline, as the United States seeks to curb heating oil use and channel supplies to critical needs amid a growing energy crisis.
President Nixon signs a major manpower bill turning over $1.65 billion in federally funded programs to state and local governments. The act ends years of bickering and keeps federal oversight at the national level while allowing services with no strings attached. Also signed were the Endangered Species Act and measures on nursing home mortgage insurance and a living memorial grove for Lyndon Johnson.
Montana Attorney General Robert L. Woodahl said steps have been taken to prevent a wildcat truckers strike from blocking highways. He ordered Montana Highway Patrol leaders to ensure open routes during holiday travel amid prior protests in Missoula and incidents near Billings.
Scattered snow continues into Sunday as cold air lingers. Today’s forecast runs to 25 with 5 below wind chill. Through Wednesday snow is likely on Monday and Tuesday, clearing by Wednesday with highs 10 to 20 and lows 5 below to 10.
City employees shift to bi weekly pay from monthly ending in March and August with three paychecks. Firefighters oppose the plan citing budgeting issues and lack of consultation ahead of the January 1 effective date.
Clark Park in Butte is officially open for ice skating with the warming house hours from 1 to 9 p.m. daily. Recreation director Bob Rowling notes most of the other 12 ice rinks should open next week as crews finish work this week.
A national check of a dozen cities shows several students oppose restrictions on pupil driving. They cite early wakes, noisy buses, and long commutes, while some plan to switch to buses or car pools under William Simon's voluntary proposals.
The Nixon administration outlines mandatory oil allocations amid shortages. Bulk buyers such as energy producers and emergency services receive priority, while service stations and individual deliveries face shortfalls. Heating oil is tightly controlled with thermostat reductions and potential fines for dealers. individuals are urged to conserve heat and voluntary cuts are requested for non heating fuel users.
Two men suspected of killing a Rigby Idaho resident were arrested Saturday near Anaconda and Butte Montana after the victim's abandoned pickup was found near the Idaho border. Names withheld until arraignment. Police expect murder charges. details unavailable at presstime.
The U S Postal Service delayed planned January 5 rate increases to March 2 following a Cost of Living Council directive. First class letters stay eight cents for two more months, with postcards rising from six to eight cents and airmail letters from 11 to 13 cents.
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