Bicentennial Weekend Parade and Fireworks Across America
The nation prepares for the 200th birthday with Independence Hall bells and a grand parade in New York Harbor led by 17 square rigged ships. President Ford will speak in Philadelphia as the Bicentennial runs nationwide with fireworks, royal visits, and memorial ceremonies.
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Courthouse mutiny feared over county layoffs
Silver Bow County officials confront a potential mutiny if the commission cuts payroll. They oppose layoffs and seek to use 22 million in federal revenue sharing to cover shortfalls, while County Atty. Winston urges spending the funds as intended. The dispute centers on keeping offices open during the 1976-77 year.
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Montana Standard
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DeGeorge
Gary Winston
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Driscoll Attacks Plans to Build County Agency Dynasty
County Clerk Bill Driscoll says layoffs are being used to centralize power for a commissioners' dynasty. Officials oppose cutting services, arguing reclaimed revenue should preserve county programs. They warn county purchasing payroll and microfilming departments would usurp elected heads. Pagell
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Driscoll
Commissioners’ Office
Commissioners
Connie Francis awarded 2.5 million in rape case ruling
In Brooklyn federal court Connie Francis won a 2.5 million dollar verdict stemming from the 1974 rape at a Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Westbury New York. The singer testified her marriage suffered and her comeback plans were wrecked by the trauma and publicity.
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Connie Francis
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Westbury
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Miss Francis
Butte Strike Closes Many Auto Service Shops
Machinists Local 88 began a Thursday strike at 8 am with picket lines at 10 dealerships and three repair shops after contract talks with the Butte Auto Dealers Association collapsed. Several named dealers and parts houses face work stoppages. some shops will sell cars but not repair. No federal talks are scheduled yet.
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Butte Machinists Union
Butte Auto Dealers Association
Sherman Hodges
Great Fails
Congress Approves Military Funding and Defense Measures
Congress clears a 32.5 billion defense package authorizing the B1 bomber and 17 new warships. Senate passes with 78 12, House 339 66. Other actions include a 3.1 billion five year medical GP loan program and social services funding 240 million. Senate confirms Gen S Brown for a second term as Joint Chiefs chair.
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House Administration Committee
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Flags Fly Over Capitol for Bicentennial Fourth of July
Laborers atop the Capitol roof will raise and lower more than 9 000 flags on July 4 as part of a Bicentennial year effort. The operation is expanding to meet demand from constituents and groups, with flags flown since 1937 and certificates issued by George White. Prices differ by office, and funds cover the costs of flags for recipients who request them.
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Christine Benza
Senate
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Benza
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Congress
Ford opens century old safe with Centennial mementoes
President Ford opened Anna Diehm s cast iron safe in the Capitol Statuary Hall revealing a century old trove from the 1876 Centennial Exposition. Gold pen signed by visitors, silver inkstand, and leather bound albums emerged as dignitaries praised the quiet dedication to national spirit.
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