Ford enacts tariffs as action urged by White House
President Ford signs a tariff proclamation raising imported oil costs, forecasting a roughly three cent rise in gasoline prices this summer. He defends action as essential, saying Congress must back a comprehensive energy program and rejects immediate gasoline rationing. Governors of 10 Northeastern states criticized the move, citing regional impacts.
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Washington
Ford
White House
NBC
Congress
Oval Office
Ron Nelsen
Meany proposes oil embargo and tax cuts to curb prices
AFL CIO President Meany allies blame Arab oil for U S economic woes and call for an embargo on Middle East imports and a 3 per barrel duty, a government role in oil importation, deregulation opposition, energy prize measures, and large tax cuts aimed at lower and middle income families.
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Washington
America
Afl-Cio
Je Meany
U.S
Middle East
Meany
Montana Senate clears anti discrimination bills
The Montana Senate approved an omnibus act removing gender biased language from state statutes and expanding rape laws to apply to all sexes. The measure, prepared by a joint interim committee, would replace terms like husband wife with spouse and his workman with persons of both sexes. The act targets equal rights provisions of the 1972 Montana Constitution and would take effect upon the governor's signature.
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Helena
Montana
Senate
Antoinette Fraser Rosell
Billings
Committee
See
House
Boeing plans large layoffs amid demand drop in 1975
Boeing Co expects to cut its U S workforce by 3000 to 8000 this year due to weaker demand for commercial airliners. The Seattle area plant employs about 54700. Auto makers report late sales rebound but remain behind 1974. Exxon reports higher fourth quarter earnings and 1973 annual gains. Treasury seeks debt increase while Ford implements tariff impact.
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Louise Cook
Ford
Exxon Corp
Treasury
William E
Simon
Congress
Seattle
Boeing Co
Boeing
Sound
Wisconsin
Ontario
Chrysler
General Motors
Onassis changes signals on Olympic Airline deal
In Athens the Greek government moves to take control of Olympic Airways amid a long dispute with Aristotle Onassis. Onassis renounced exclusive operation rights in 1956, now demands two helicopters a Lear jet and other concessions, while signaling possible further counter demands as talks proceed.
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Onassis
Olympic
Athens
Greece
Aristotle Onassis
Midas
Jacqueline Kennedy
Olympic Airways
Constantine Cara
Officials dig for source of pollution in Butte air
Butte's air is dirty and health dangers are noted as sources remain under study by the State Health Department. Acting air quality chief David Maughan told the City-County Health Board that Anaconda Co pit operations and street dust are apparent pollution sources. Previous tests at Greeley Harrison Gardens and Atkins residence showed high microgram per cubic meter readings, with Greeley peaking. further testing is needed before any governmental action is recommended.
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Butte
State Health Department
City-County Health Board
David Maughan
Health Board
Air Quality Bureau
Maughan
Jack Schara
Schara
Anaconda Co
Greeley School
Greeley
Harrison School
Gardens
Atkins
Berkeley Pit
Pension bill ignites Helena House debate over retiree benefits
The Helena House heatedly debated a bill by Rep. Helen G. O Connell to boost pensions for about 237 aging retired firemen. Appropriations chief Francis Bardanouve argued delaying the measure for broader public employee consolidation, while Speaker Pat McKittrick pressed to move the bill to House Page 12.
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House
O'Connell
Bardanouve
John B. Driscoll
D-Hamilton
Pat McKittrick
D-Great Falls
Legislative hopper swells with activity in Helena
Rose Weber, legislative council director, says 1,410 non money bills have been prepared for introduction by Monday's deadline. Tax and appropriation bills may follow. In 1973, 904 requests had been received by this date, with 1,273 bills and resolutions introduced that year.
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Helena
Rose Weber
Legislative Council
State tax hike looms for 1977
Helena April 1977 budget clash grows as Gov Tom Judge plans a 371 million two year budget. Fiscal analyst LaFaver warns revenue may be overestimated by 20 million, risking a 28.6 million general fund shortfall in 1977 and forcing higher taxes to sustain next year’s operations.
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Helena
Tom Judge
Pes D. LaFaver
Murat
Joint
Senate House Taxation Committee
Michael Billings
LaFaver
E. LaFaver
Two Sets of Twins Born in St James Hospital Delivery
Nurses at St James Community Hospital reported twins born in one day. A pair of boys arrived for Mr and Mrs Lyle at 132 W Woolman, and another set for Mr and Mrs J Church at 1743 Elm. No family history of twins noted.
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St. James Community Hospital
Butte Tal
Byrd
Lyle
W. Woolman
J Church
Elm
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