Snowmobiles reshape northern economy and landscape
Snowmobiles captivate two million users from Maine to Washington, spurring a regional boom in resorts, gear manufacturing, and annual spending estimated in the hundreds of millions. The craze fuels jobs nationwide while drawing conservation concerns and regulatory push from states across the upper Midwest and beyond.
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New Army plans aim for all volunteer force under Nixon
Washington AP reports the Nixon administration outlines a $2 billion GI pay raise brighter enlistment prospects and reduced KP duty as steps toward an all volunteer Army. A Pentagon official cautions doubt remains that volunteers can meet security needs, citing antimilitarism fears at home.
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Teachers Face New Challenge in Montana Law Debate
Montana Senator Herbert Klindt plans to reintroduce a bill to judge teachers by classroom performance rather than academic credentials. He cites a University of Montana study claiming many teachers are maladjusted and argues certification commissions should vet teachers, a concept opposed earlier by state education groups.
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Herbert Klindt
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Klindt
Louis Kaplin
University of Montana
United States
Monsoussend Seling
MSBA
Montana Education Association
Boulder Crash Kills Two Canadians Near Jefferson County
Jefferson County authorities report a daytime crash near the Boulder area killed two Canadian travelers. Coroner Leonard Scott and Sheriff George Paradis said a car slid on snow, trapping the occupants. a lone survivor was hospitalized.
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George Paradis
Leonard Scott
Boulder River
Western Association Snowmobile Races Draw 1100 Fans
About 1,100 spectators watched Sunday as 170 racers from the northwest competed for 2500 in money and trophies at the Western Association point races. Dave Foster of Driggs Idaho won the 2 main, with Dave Leipheimer of Butte leading in the 600 A Main and Cris Jones of Boise taking the 440 A Main. Women dominated the 440 class this year, and the event served as a prelude to the $15,000 International races scheduled for March at Elk Park, sponsored by the Butte Snowmobile Club.
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Kalispell
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Boise
Darrell Jerome
Idaho Falls
Paul Fife
Bed
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Larry Purnell
Moscow
Don Eck
Felt
Schroeder
Hubber
Soldier Missing In Action in Vietnam Report
A Ruby serviceman is reported missing in action in Vietnam. He is Peaeeen, 2, son of Mr and Mrs Oct 5. His brother Richard also serves with the Marines. McGee from Matinee COG 8 SR SeR Hens Meee, 6: SEOENE, elated in Apel 1068 for two years, requiring four more in
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Richard
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Seoene
Huntley to moderate Huntley Chamber dinner in Butte
The Butte Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Ramada Inn is near sellout with about 275 reservations. Chet Huntley will serve as master of ceremonies. W. O'Connor will leave as chamber president with Shay Miller succeeding. The event includes the University of Montana Jubileers and the Montana Power Co. figure heads, and follows an informal dress code. Huntley, Montana native and famed broadcaster, will headline after returning to Montana to head Chrysler Realty Corp. resort complex.
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Butte
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America
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Northern Pacific Railway
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Montana State University
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University of Washington
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Los Angeles
CBS News
ABC News
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Washington
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Labor group pledges to fight tax increase
The Southwest Building Trades Council, a Butte labor group, condemns the sale of three School District 1 schools to the Anaconda Co for 75000 dollars and vows to oppose future tax increases. Joseph Cappa signs as president and Robert Vivian as secretary, with Vivian defending his school board vote.
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Anaconda Co
Southwest Building Trades Council
Joseph Cappa
Robert Vivian
Vivian
Trades Council
Building Trades
Snowstorm Halts Montana Weekend Weather Surprise
The Associated Press reports Montana was hit by a severe weekend snow storm with over a foot of neige and subzero readings in many areas. Butte logged 9 inches. accidents and slide offs occurred as crews handled treacherous roads.
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Associated Press
Montana
Butte
Frank Mandic
White
Sheriff's Deputies
Two Local Galaxies Found Nearby in Milky Way Dust
Berkeley researchers using four observatories confirm two galaxies named Maffei 1 and Maffei 2 lie about three million light years away, twice as far as Andromeda, obscured by Milky Way dust yet potentially large as Andromeda. Findings published in The Astrophysical Journal by UC Berkeley Caltech and Carnegie teams.
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Andromeda
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Milky Way
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Lick Observatory
Mt. Hamilton
Leuschner Observatory
Lafayette
Hale Observatories
Los Angeles
Hat Creek
N.D
Landau
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