Mansfield sees tough go for Nixon
In a mixed view on Nixon proposals, Sen. Mansfield and House Speaker Albert warn Congress will resist expansive federal spending and big Cabinet overhauls. They expect limited passage for revenue sharing and a cautious approach to reorganizing government while prioritizing welfare reform and Social Security increases.
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Cambodian capital fears massed attack as power plant hit
Phnom Penh faced war nerves as Cambodian authorities warned of enemy concentrations on eastern, southern, and northwestern approaches. Six T28 fighters crossed the city while reports of a major Tet truce circulated amid blurred lines of conflict in Cambodia and Vietnam.
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Montana Retail Association backs revolving charge bill
The Montana Retail Association endorses a bill saved by Rep. Allen K R Chester to legalize revolving charge accounts in Montana. Locs Vratis argues the practice has long existed since 1947 and represents 90 to 95 percent of charge accounts. The proposal imposes a 1 percent monthly interest cap on unpaid balances, with skepticism about retailers charging the full 18 percent annual rate.
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Iran Shah warns of OPEC oil shutoff over price talks
Tehran reports Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi says 10 OPEC producers could halt oil supply to the West if talks with international firms on price increases fail. He envisions downstream control by producers, including refining and selling finished oil, and cites a possible oil tax rise seen in Venezuela as a model. Talks resume February 3 with OPEC seeking higher revenues.
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Avalanche hits two ski cabins at Stevens Pass killing four
An avalanche at Yodelin Ski resort on Stevens Pass western Washington killed four people and left two or more missing. About 40 cabins in the area evacuated most occupants without injury. Weather Service had warned of heavy snows with 35 inches in 48 hours and 134 inches total in the area.
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Montana plans broad executive reorganization review
Helena prepares public scrutiny of a plan to cut state departments from 160 to 20. Public meetings over two weeks will cover education lands military affairs public service and social sectors on Feb 1 and 2. Final session Feb 3 will review business regulation intergovernmental relations and professional licensing.
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Butte to launch mini Boys Town center for at risk youths
Father Finnegan outlines a discretionary funded home to aid boys 7th or 8th grade up to 18 with one full time and three part time counselors. A screening committee will review records and aims for a home without stigma. Residents would stay up to a year, in a family style setting managed by parents, with strict chores and campus discipline.
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