01 Jul 1976
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1976
Page
1
State Fire Marshal Bill Penttila says arson probes in Butte are hampered by local agency clashes and weak arson knowledge. He cites 14 unsolved cases, while local officials insist cooperation exists and that state staff mostly aids rather than leads.
Montana Governor directs continuation of the 1974 valuation level for real estate and improvements under the state appraisal plan until the Supreme Court rules. He authorizes temporary hires to speed notices, while Judge says the aim is equitable taxation, not higher revenues. Affected revenues may drop by 800000 to 1 million statewide.
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that judges cannot broadly censor pretrial news coverage of criminal cases. Chief Justice Burger noted rare limits may exist to protect fair trials, but a North Platte judge overstepped in restricting publicity. The decision signals tighter scrutiny of prior restraints and reshapes media reporting of pending trials.
FBI Director Clarence Kelley acknowledged a limited number of domestic burglaries by the FBI in 1972 and 1973. He said he learned of the cases after reviewing New York office files and that the bureau is cooperating with the Justice Department in a full investigation to determine all facts. Weather preview noted today’s 75 high, 46 low.
The Postal Service backed down from closing 231 small post offices amid pressure for higher subsidies. Congress weighs a $1 billion two year bill to shore up funding as the agency faces a $1.4 billion deficit this year and a projected $1 billion shortfall next year without extra subsidies.
Northwest Airlines pilot Guy Hunt, 32, says he was fired for failing to take a physical exam because he is homosexual. A labor arbitrator is hearing the case filed March 26 after Hunt was dismissed, with six Northwest pilots in his newly formed Gay Air Line Pilots Association and possible roles as flight engineer or second officer.
President Ford signed a bill five hours before midnight extending two months of tax cuts and freezing payroll withholding rates until Sept 1. He said the action prevents higher take home pay deductions and criticized Congress for not permanent tax relief.
Helena report notes Judge Christiansen restrained enthusiasm during the Democratic convention as political sentiment remained measured amid a calm rally. ARTHUR HUTCHINSON reports from the Montana Standard Bureau.
Absence of Lt. Gov Bill Christiansen from the convention drew attention as he declined re election and faced questions over unreported 1972 campaign contributions. He said he would not campaign actively but still supports Governor Judge and Ted Schwinden while urging disclosure of contributor names and the business in which Judge lost money.
DEER LODGE AP The state Board of Pardons and Paroles approved parole for Lavon R. Bretz effective Sept 1. He was jailed last July for stealing 5400 from the Workers Compensation Division and given seven years. He faces additional six years from an assassination conspiracy trial. bail was allowed pending appeal. The board's action followed objections from the prison pre parole committee. Bretz must meet conditions set by the board.
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