Cities seek more study on home rule appeal in Montana
Montana cities pushed for broader home rule powers but the measure was sent back to committee for further study. The House Committee on Affairs of Cities gave a do-pass to related bills, while sponsor Sen Glen L. were referenced in debate as opposing consolidation in reverse. Billings representative W S Mather urged floor action.
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Daniel J. Foley
Standard State Bureau
Helena
Montana
Committee For
Sen
Glen L
House Committee On Affairs of
House
W. S
Bill” Mather
R Billings
Coane Tee Eonamian
Mather
Danleas
M. A
Phillip M. Auble
Ture
Drake
Butte
Silver Bow
Missoula
House haggles over city home rule bills and taxes
A legislative committee debates three city home rule bills aimed at loosening tax limits and allowing municipal disincorporation with voter approval. Supporters claim the measures empower local government while opponents warn of lost state control and debt obligations.
Governor May Let Sales Tax Stand If Broad and Fair
Gov. Forrest H. Anderson signals he may not veto a general sales tax if the measure is broad and includes all groups. Administration sources say the plan would fund a $196 million general fund budget, tapping citizens, corporations and cigarettes, while Republicans criticize it as incomplete. Senate and House leaders debate revenue options and impact on low income Montanans amid partisan tension.
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Bill Beecham Helena
Forrest H. Anderson
House of Representatives
Anderson
House
Senate
Tim Babcock
Dick Ozivi
James Lucas
Miles City
Lucas
Tax proposals spark debate on middle class impact
A Democratic senator on the Taxation Committee critiques proposals seen by Senate Republicans. He notes assumptions behind figures, saying even the best efforts yield unclear results and estimates. The discussion centers on tax hikes for middle income families and the need for accurate figures.
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Anderson
Senate
Republicans
Anacondan Named to Regent Post on State Board
Rt. Rev. A. A. Brown Announced for State Board of Education and Regents to replace A Aaras Jr. Brown, former Carroll College official and College of St. Thomas administrator, will serve an eight year term. The appointment signals ongoing state education governance changes.
Priests deny conspiracy charges in planned attacks
The case centers on a plot to blow federal buildings in Washington and kidnap Henry Kissinger. Defendants include Eqbal Ahmad, a UC Chicago fellow, and four others. bail set at 960000 for Ahmad and 80000 for others. The Berrigan brothers named among seven coconspirators not charged.
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Eqbal Ahmad
Adlai Stevenson Institute of Public Affairs
University of Chicago
Elizabeth Moreen Eee Owinetd
Mlapmaiones Correctional Institute
Dana Conn
Maryland
Daniel Berrigan
Danbury
Federal
George Washington
Henry Kissinger
United States
Washington
Israel and Palestine Violate Truce After Russian-Built Break
The Associated Press reports a clash erupted between Israeli forces and Palestinians after a Russian-built weapon caused a breach. Hours later a deal was signed to normalize relations, described as final and comprehensive.
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Associated Press
Israel
Page 7 Senate reapportion bill planned
Page 11 Boulder daily may be closed 14 voting concerns widespread.
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Senate
Boulder Daily
Labrador Charcoal owner fined in negligence case
In Union District Court the owner of a Labrador Charcoal was ordered to pay 500 after a jury found negligence in the loss of clothes and a pregnancy outcome. Westfield residents Mr and Mrs Dirty Zdenek claimed damages and Daisy the dog produced ten mixed‑breed puppies on Christmas Day.
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Neem OS
Charcoal
Royal Egyptian artifacts found with mummies in Cairo exhibit
Ann Arbor researchers report a vault of gold and sacred jewels within royal Egyptian mummies in the Cairo Museum. Led by Dr. James Harris, the team notes 20 percent still hold jewelry and eye amulets, with heart plates and hieroglyphic inscriptions aiding dating. X rays ongoing. fate of removal undecided by Egyptian officials.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Wra
University of Michien
Tutankhamen
James Harris
Harris
Cairo Museum
Bonus bill for vets goes into hopper
In Helena sixteen Montana House members introduce a bill to grant Vietnam era veterans a monthly bonus of 18.75 per combat month and 12.50 per other service month. Financing comes from a bond up to 9.95 million and a one cent increase on cigarette packs to replace the prior three cent tax.
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Helena
Montana
Vietnam
Harold McGrath
Dbutte
Legislative Council
Assembly
McGrath
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