Cities hold on to federal job money amid unemployment rise
The Associated Press reports governments hold about 955 million dollars in federal funds to create roughly 200000 service jobs while an extra 787 million is allocated for 100000 more posts. By December unemployment stood at 7.1 percent with wide regional variation in filled positions and strings attached to the funds.
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Associated Press
U.S
Richmond
W. del
Edward J. Aponte
Labor Department
New York
Aponte
Butte to readvertise safety building bids
The City of Butte will readvertise for bids on a public safety building after bids exceeded available funds. Public Works Director Don Peoples says the city must redraw specifications and target a $670000 price range, with the site behind the Elks Club.
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Butte
Don Peoples
Montana Standard
Tony Hee
Sears
Peoples
Elks Club
Montana
Mercury
St. James Community Hospital
Evan
Weather outlook: mostly cloudy with light snow showers
The forecast notes mostly cloudy skies with scattered snow showers. Today's high around 25 degrees and a low near 10, with the weather map on page 7 guiding readers.
Amnesty program suffers slow signups as deadline nears
The Presidential Clemency Board pushes a nationwide radio and TV push to reach eligible amnesty applicants. Only about 900 of 100,000 have signed up, with a Jan. 31 deadline. Messages by Gen. Lewis Walt and Rev. Theodore Hesburgh urge stations to announce countdowns.
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Washington
Presidential Clemency Board
Charles E. Goodell
Goodell
Lewis Walt
Theodore Hesburgh
Aida Casanas O'Connor
Ford
Governor Judge admits unreported campaign funds in 1972
Gov. Thomas L. Judge acknowledged in a four page statement that some money in his 1972 campaign may not have been reported to the secretary of state. He said any law violations were unintentional and pledged funds were spent on the campaign, not personal use, amid party skepticism and Republican criticism.
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Bennett
Forrest H. Anderson
Carden
Woodah
Anderson
WCC
Helena
Thomas L. Judge
Judge Co
Robert L. Woodahl
Judge
Secretary of the State
Woodahl
Workmen’s Iron Division
Secretary of State
Montana
Montana Legislature opens 1975 session in Helena
The 1975 Montana Legislature began in Helena with officials sworn in and party caucus decisions shaping leadership. Sen. W Gordon McOmber becomes Senate leader and Pat McKittrick named House speaker as sessions return to biennial cadence.
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House
Senate
Larry Fasbender
Great Falls
Montana
John B. Driscoll
Hamilton
Lloyd C. Lockrem
Neil J. Lynch
D-Butte
Lynch
Retired Montana Power executive dies at 71 in Butte
Thomas Arthur Van Noy a 40 year Montana Power veteran and former Butte division manager died after collapsing in a treasurer’s office line at St James Community Hospital. He was born March 17 1903 in Belt and held roles from Black Eagle to Helena and Butte divisions. Funeral arrangements are set with Sayatovic White.
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T. A
Art” van Noy
Butte
Montana Power Co
St. James Community Hospital
Sayatovic-White
Nettie
Thomas Arthur van Noy
Belt
Montana Power
Montana State Universy
Black Eagle
Great Falls
Haver
Helena
George van Noy
MPC Power Page 2
North Vietnamese press on Phuoc Binh amid siege and losses
Saigon reports North Vietnamese forces and tanks attacked Phuoc Binh City inflicting casualties among 26 000 civilians while radio contact with defenders was cut Government spokesman Lt Col Le Trung Hien said six more Soviet built T54 tanks were destroyed bringing total tanks knocked out to 29 since the battle began last Thursday The defenders are outnumbered four to one by about 5 000 troops and 30 tanks in three regiments Bad weather limited air support.
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Saigon
Phuoc Binh
le Trung Hien
Hien
MIT seals self dissolving birth control capsule
MIT researchers report a self dissolving contraceptive capsule implanted under the skin could last a year or more. Tests in animals show 100 percent effectiveness. human trials may start after additional dog and monkey studies.
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Cambridge, Mass
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Congress clears heavier truck weight on interstate system
Washington AP reports President Ford signed a bill allowing trucks to increase Gross vehicle weight from 72,800 to 80,000 pounds. Senate approval came in September, House reversal followed late in the 93rd Congress amid lobbying and last minute contributions. Trucking groups claim the move offset productivity losses and fuel costs. Contributions totals and timing are disputed as records show 117 House candidates benefited.
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Washington
Ford
Congress
House
Senate
Truckstors Nonpartisan Committee
Whitlock
Trucking Association
Truck Operators Committee
Silver Bow hospital boss picked
North Lake Illman selected as administrator for Silver Bow General Hospital and Nursing Home. Jackson Browne resigns from North Lake County Hospital to begin duties in Butte February 24. Browne to be paid 18000 dollars and receive a 10 room county owned home on hospital grounds. Commissioner DeGeorge cites potential January 19 public show date for new facility dependent on carpet delays. Browne, a Boston native, holds a bachelor from Hobart College and a master's from Columbia University. prior roles in Massachusetts New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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North Lake
Illman
Silver Bow General Hospital
Jackson Browne
North Lake County Hospital
Butte
Browne
Ed DeGeorge
DeGeorge
Boston
Hobart College
Geneva
N.Y
Columbia University
New York
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
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