15 Jan 1971
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1971
Page
1
Freshman Sen James R Shea and HB28 oppose a $25 day pay raise plus $20 per diem for legislators arguing it sets a dangerous precedent. Dr William Bennett and others back renewal, noting taxpayer concerns and the high cost of living in Helena.
Butte school board and Model City representatives met to discuss a possible multi use econ building facility and a grade school in uptown Butte. The talks covered funding, federal grants, and voter bond concerns while exploring sites including former banks and hospitals.
Montana operations head Martin Hannifan warned labor talks this spring will be hard due to inflation and featherbedding concerns while stressing productivity gains. He noted copper prices may rise with time but are declining now and urged balanced bargaining to meet local needs.
Springfield reports the body of Secretary of State Paul Powell laid in state as Illinois mourns a powerful downstate Democrat. Investigations reveal about 800000 in cash hidden in his rooms and office, with wealth traced to lobbyists, contractors, and various state-favored interests. His death occurred Oct 10 in Minnesota while vacationing at the Mayo Clinic.
Page 16 highlights Nutmeg uses in cooking with notes on apple sauce pairings and kitchen tips. Local readers are invited to try seasonal spice blends and share recipes.
The forecast for Butte calls for a chance of snow with a warmer trend on Saturday. Today's high around 28 and low near 15. Weather map details appear on Page 12.
Montana Governor Forrest Anderson reiterates opposition to a general sales tax, calling it regressive and unfair. He urges funding via income and corporate taxes, while denying reports he would veto only if his tax plan fails in the Legislature. The stance follows a party platform opposing a sales tax and amid Democratic tensions.
In Lima a boy named Randy Beard reportedly recovered from a leukemia diagnosis after prayers and an unorthodox swamp root remedy brought from the Florida Everglades. Doctors had identified myelogenous leukemia in June, but his father the Rev Wayne Beard credits spiritual prayers and the plant extract, observed after a Florida connection via Lewis Collins, with a sudden health turnabout. medical tests in Great Falls and Salt Lake City supported the initial diagnosis, while a blood count showed white cells rising from 11 000 to 18 000 before the improvement. The family remains cautious, noting the outcome as a possible miracle and awaiting future checks on eye condition and long term health.
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