Livingston youth enrolls at MSU after severe mountain accident
Sam Warfel, 19, of Livingston Montana, enrolled at the University of Montana after 52 days in hospital, including 40 in traction, following a 40 foot fall near Emi grad Peak. Doctors called the neck break miraculous and he plans a zoology major.
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Livingston, Mont
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Emigrant Peak
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Wan-i-gan
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Frances J. Kelly
Bozeman
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University of Montana
Montana sees slower rise in property taxes after big gains
Montana Taxpayers Association notes property taxes climbed over 50 percent in five years but rose only four percent in the past year. Fiscal 1966-67 taxes were 121.6 million, rising to 184.3 million this year. Powder River County led declines with a 34.4 percent drop. Beaverhead Wibaux Gallatin Jefferson and Lincoln also fell.
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Montana
Montana Taxpayers Association
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Gallatin
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Lincoln
U.S. admits fourth jet down in North Vietnam raids
The 7th Air Force acknowledged a fourth U.S. plane was shot down during five days of raids over North Vietnam. Captain Len C. Gunther, reportedly captured, is listed as missing in action. One crewman, Navy Lt. Charles Burton, was rescued as five others remain unaccounted for. Weather and cease-fire context follow.
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Laos
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Charles Burton
Laramie
Wyo
Montana county manager Lorraine Bauer praised for economy
WINNETT AP Montana's Petroleum County uses the county manager plan with Lorraine Bauer the seventh holder since 1943. She says taxpayers are enthusiastic about the efficient government. Bauer holds multiple offices and the three commissioners hire her, with plans to add a deputy. Chevalier, age 83, died of a heart attack in Neck er Hospital.
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U.S
Petroleum County
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Miss Bauer
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Orene Barbe
Lewistown
Helena
Paris
Maurice Chevalier
Necker Hospital
Soldier shoots girl by accident in Dungannon cafe
In Belfast area British forces report a soldier accidentally fires a submachine gun on a double date wounding 17 year old Dorothy Kells in a Dungannon cafe. The incident occurs amid ongoing violence but not tied to the broader unrest. Security chiefs fear bigger clashes as Catholics plan marches in Belfast.
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Northern Ireland
Army
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New Year Bowls Highlight Nixon Watching from White House
In Hawaii the seaside town of Lanikai marked recovery day as citizens gathered. President Nixon, at the White House, joined Americans in viewing the Sugar Cotton and Rose Bowls, working in his office before TV coverage.
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1972's First Baby Stephen Matson Born in Butte
Butte welcomes its first baby of 1972, Stephen Robert Matson, born at 1:26 p.m. Saturday at St. James Community Hospital. The 8 pound 2 ounce son of Mr and Mrs Robert E Matson of 2250 West Drive joins 10 year old twin siblings Mark and Melanie and 7 year old Suzanne. The Matson family wins prizes from local merchants in celebration.
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Butte
St. James Community Hospital
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West Drive
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Melanie
Suzanne
Butte Merchants
Rocky Boy Crees study past for future
The Rocky Boy Cree parents lost faith in standard schooling as only 12 Cree teens graduated in a decade. They formed their own school district and now 300 plus students from kindergarten through sixth grade learn in an Indian centered program at Rocky Boy Elementary, integrating Cree culture with core subjects.
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New York Times
Rocky Boy
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Bear Paw Mountains
Gerald Gray
All White School Board
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Chevalier Painted a World With Sunlit Stage and Style
Maurice Chevalier lived for six decades as a headline star, charming audiences from Paris to Broadway. He sang in films and on stage, survived war and illness, and kept a vast photo archive while counting presidents, royals, and film stars among his friends. His career began with Mistinguett and rose to top venues like Henry Miller's Theater and Theatre des Champs Elysees, ending with a 1968 farewell world tour that echoed his early cafe performances.
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Lyceum
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Chicago
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