17 Jan 1971
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1971
Page
1
A Montana health official cautions that strychnine laced substances and potent hallucinogens such as LSD variants mescaline and related drugs are circulating. He notes doctors face difficulty identifying exact doses and urges physician and hospital vigilance in treating toxic delirium and muscle cramps.
Billings legislator considering an abortion bill has decided against introducing it. Governor Forrest H. Anderson announced opposition to repeal. Lockrem said he would be remiss in his duties.
Montana newsman Chet Huntley told Butte Chamber members that 125 million people will visit the state in five to seven years as tourism becomes a major economic asset. He criticized abortion debates and noted ongoing work on forest land exchanges and state development efforts.
Democratic leaders say a Supreme Court decision on federal voting rights extends to state and local elections, enabling 18 year olds to sit on state party executive committees involved in candidate selection. Califano argues the law applies to all who influence nominations, reshaping party governance.
In Saigon AP reports a growing information crisis as U.S. withdrawal narrows access. Western correspondents say officials pass questions to others who cannot answer or refuse comment, amid Vietnamization debates and tightened restrictions.
Patchy rain possible today with a cool high near 42 degrees. The forecast notes overcast skies and occasional drizzle, with winds light and variable.
Montana’s rural electric co-ops push a pair of plays in the Legislature. The Montana Associated Utilities wins a 53 46 house vote to amend House Bill 5 and keeps Senate Bill 31 alive via a parliamentary maneuver led by Rep John Hall and Rep Larry Fasbender with aims at territorial integrity legislation.
The 92nd Congress begins with Social Security increases and welfare reform on the agenda. President Nixon will deliver the State of the Union, while Democratic leaders push a 254 to 180 House margin and a Senate with a Democratic majority. Several Democratic senators eye the 1972 presidential nomination.
Production in Butte and Anaconda copper facilities set all-time marks with Anaconda reporting peak years 1916 1929 1943 and a 285 million pound peak in 1943. Officials noted market price weakness and a slower copper revival despite ongoing capital investment and construction activity in Butte and Anaconda regions.
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