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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1975
Page
1
The Army successfully tested a laser aided 155 mm shell that can steer midflight to hit moving targets. In White Sands tests a shell hit a tank moving 20 mph at about three miles, suggesting 1 to 3 foot accuracy at range.
A state agency recommended Montana limit two coal fired plants near Colstrip and export most power to the Northwest. The final environmental impact statement said Montana already meets much of the nation needs and suggested a smaller in state facility. The Board of Natural Resources must schedule a hearing and isn t bound by the recommendation.
Montana Power Co. promotes Joseph McElwain to chief executive officer succeeding George OConnor who becomes a consultant and remains a director. OConnor has led the company since 1967 and will turn 65 Feb. 22. Other promotions include William Coldiron, John Cromer, Walter Kelley, and Melvyn Ryan.
Washington AP report says President Ford resists a 90 day postponement of oil tariffs amid House Democratic pressure for a delay tied to an energy conservation program. Ullman proposes an $18 billion tax cut package as alternative, while Congress moves to block the tariff with a debt ceiling increase.
China's cancellation of more than 22 million bushels of wheat from a U.S. shipment leaves American buyers facing scarce supplies and higher prices as malnutrition fears rise globally.
Houston Mayor Fred Hofheinz expresses concern over police recruitment of women, saying the city will offer police jobs to women only as needed, highlighting tensions around gender equality in law enforcement.
A Senate Natural Resources Committee endorsed SB 38 to require public release of emissions data gathered by the Health and Environmental Sciences department. Anaconda Co. argued the measure harms industry by inviting harassment suits and potentially exposing trade secrets. The bill, backed by Sen. Bill Norman, moves after a House referral for study.
In Helena on Tuesday the Natural Resources department opposed Colstrip plants 3 and 4 drawing mixed reactions from leaders. Senate leader Lynch said he has no opinion yet while House leader Lockrem prefers the decision to the Board of Natural Resources. Senate president McOmber wants the department’s justification, and Davis vows to fight the recommendation to the bitter end. He notes claims of no need for extra power in Montana.
The FBI Counterintelligence Program sought to push Arizona State University to dismiss Dr. Morris Starsky by filing an anonymous derogatory letter with a tenure review committee. Documents released under FOIA show the effort aimed at pressuring Starsky, an outspoken liberal, amid his antiwar activism. The ASU committee recommended against dismissal, but regents overruled, sending Starsky on sabbatical and delaying his career.
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