09 Jan 1971
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1971
Page
1
The Senate considers a bill on implied consent for DUI tests, proposed by Sen. Stanns. Democratic Leader Dick Dzivi urged a weekend break to study major legislative items as supporters push the bill through, aiming for swift enactment with Highway Safety officials backing it.
Carroll beat Montana Tech 72 to 70 in Kalispell. Butte High lost to Libby 90 43. Anaconda Central defeated Rosary 67 54. Manhattan topped Deer Lodge 50 62. Polson edged Missoula Sentinel 51 80. Helena defeated Hamilton 73 61. Whitehall beat Boulder 57 65. Whitefish triumphed over Dillon 71 52. Twin Bridges overwhelmed Ennis 72 32.
The nationwide unemployment rate climbs to 6 percent in December as 4.6 million workers remain jobless. Analysts caution the rise may worsen before improving, with President Nixon acknowledging the high level.
The Montana Tech Library Fund drive passes its halfway mark at 10 529 91 with 536 donors including First Bank of Helena and Bon Plumbers contributing. Drive chairman Charles Carveth notes major gifts and widespread support as unemployment and inflation trends frame the era while lawmakers debate health and age of adulthood bills in the state senate.
About 200 to 250 entrants are anticipated for the Western Snowmobile Association races with a 10 am Saturday deadline. Officials may extend registration if many registrants wait. Competitors include Myr Schroeder and feebbie Robinson with a $2,500 prize.
Helena AP reports John H. Jem born July 90 1917 in Billings. He was educated at Gesive and served his eighth House session since 1966.
In Montevideo terrorists attacked the British ambassador’s car, abducting diplomat Jackson and injuring three others. The Tupamaros held two more hostages for over five months while police and Uruguayan forces searched for the guerrillas amid reports of a chemical used to sedate the ambassador.
Montana Republicans label Gov. Anderson's school aid plan a smokescreen and flag a possible general sales tax as an alternative funding option. They warn voters could face an extra 30 million in property taxes next year and 37 to 40 million the following year if state aid remains below their reading of public sentiment.
The Butte forecast notes cooler conditions with occasional snow. Today's outlook lists a high near 20 and a light cold profile. Page 14 Weather Map.
The French cruise ship Antilles ran aground and caught fire off Mustique near St Vincent. About 1000 passengers evacuated in lifeboats or liferafts as three Coast Guard aircraft and several vessels rushed to assist.
A production record was set at Anaconda Co. smelter in 1970 with copper output reaching 316,497,180 pounds, surpassing the 1929 figure of 316,??? pounds. The report notes the gain over previous mine yields at Yerington.
Washington based prosecutor Telford Taylor on Dick Cavett show suggested General William Westmoreland might be convicted as a war criminal. He cited the Yamashita precedent and noted the U S Army commander’s alleged failure to stop atrocities as a possible basis for accountability.
Helena reporters note that Montana for the first time may have no legislative watering holes in the current session. Lobbyists operated suites for drinks at hotels and motels, but closures tied to changing times and concerns about newspaper criticism.
In a CNN interview, Taylor discusses applying Yamashita and Nuremberg standards to US leaders over Vietnam. He hints high commanders could be found guilty if similar criteria were used, while stressing it is for courts to decide with evidence. Army officials offered no comment.
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