02 Jun 1974
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1974
Page
1
A major blast at Nypro UK Ltd in Flixborough, Lincolnshire, killed dozens and left 20,000 residents evacuated from surrounding villages. Police estimated 20 to 55 dead with 30 to 40 unaccounted. hundreds of emergency crews fought flames as a toxic cloud spread.
Amid a subsidence crisis since World War II the San Jacinto battleground area sinks at least nine feet. Seawater from Galveston Bay floods streets, homes, and factories. over 1 billion dollars of Houston area housing could be submerged. Substantial abandonment and market losses rise as rates reach six inches annually.
Senate Watergate committee staff says Nixon 1971 order raising federal milk price cost the public over 300 million dollars. Dairy farmers could have gained 300 to 700 million, with figures supported by cooperatives and Don Paarlberg. White House denies influence by dairy donations.
Montana candidates for the western district House seat report self funding totals. Max Baucus has spent about 6 000 of his money and loaned 1 300 while his club owes 4 600 and raised 10 100 plus 3 250 from a donor. Arnold Olsen has spent over 3 400 of his own money with his club near 5 300 spent and 5 800 raised including a 3 000 Olsen contribution. Pat Williams has spent 500 of his own funds with the club raising over 12 700 and about 15 300 spent in total with debt near 2 600. Richard Shoup reports over 10 500 spent and a 18 100 war chest for his club.
Montana voters face a murky primary as Sen. John L. Luke McKeon faces a two year jail term amid a sprawling corruption probe. Atty. Gen. Woodahl and Special Prosecutor Dzivi argued 58 counts, while questions linger about sentencing and residency. Rep. Yardley notes judiciary strain as Olsen mounts a congressional bid amid a turbulent political season.
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