Train plan for Yellowstone centennial trip fails at cost
Gardiner promoters struggled as Amtrak trimmed the fare and operation costs to about 27 dollars per ticket. With an eight thousand dollar guarantee due next Saturday, organizers say no time to secure advance sales. Bus option being explored as the centennial events proceed June 17 and 18. Rep. Melcher blames Amtrak for delaying support.
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Gardiner
Mont
Billings
Yellowstone National Park
Amtrak
Livingston
Joseph Gross
Gross
John Melcher
D-Mont
Forsyth
Community plans train link meet resistance over fares
The town pressed for a train service since February with support from most officials, but Amtrak faced criticism from Montana's senators. Fares of 40 to 50 dollars drew ire as Senators Mansfield and Metcalf mocked the price, joking about NASA quotes and cheaper options.
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Gross
Amtrak
Montana
Mike Mansfield
Lee Metcalf
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mansfield
Two More Delegates Oppose Montana Constitutional Document
Helena AP reports two more Constitutional Convention delegates Richard Nutting and Ralph Studer joined nine opponents to the proposed constitution. Nutting objects to education and revenue articles including debt limit removal while Studer favors amending the present document and opposes gas tax diversions and property tax changes.
Navy Offers Broad Option For Enlistees In Naval Reserve
Don Boyle of the Butte Naval Reserve Center says new programs give a broad option of opportunities for young men who enlist. Programs offer specialized training at navy schools nationwide with different advantages. boot camp length ranges from four months to two years depending on the program. Applicants must be 17 to 26, American citizens, and have at least three years of high school.
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Don Boyle
Butte, Naval Reserve Center
Naval Reserve
Navy
Floods Evacuate 400 Families as Okanogan River Falls
The Associated Press reports at least 400 families evacuated in Okanogan County Washington. Dike reinforcement continues around Omak Okanogan with 25 Colville Indians aiding emergency efforts. The river fell 13 percent inch but remains high and will keep flood conditions for days. Authorities warn it may take a foot or two more drop before residents can return.
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Associated Press
Okanogan
Okanogan County
Omak- Okanogan
Washington
Omak
Colville
National Guard
Riverside
Fred Horner
Crofcot
Army
Columbia River
Kamloops
B.C
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