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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1973
Page
14
Weather summary for southwest and east of divide regions with partly cloudy skies through Wednesday. Occasional gusty winds and scattered showers possible Tuesday evening mainly in mountains. Temperatures range from mid 60s to mid 70s with overnight lows around 35 to 45.
Saigon reports one of the fiercest battles since the cease fire with running fire fights in rice paddies about 40 miles southwest of Saigon. More than 100 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops were killed while government losses were 26 killed and over 50 wounded. In politics, former President Duong Van Minh proposed abolishing laws oppressive to non Communist opponents and urged immediate release of all political prisoners.
In wartime Phnom Penh in June 1973 a Swedish diplomat pours nightly water for shaving at a top hotel while an American diplomat’s wife uses a flashlight to inspect antiques on Silver Street. Private cars line up for rationed fuel, arriving by river convoy, with only eight convoys in two months, revealing a city living on wartime scarcity.
The article describes how the statewide levy would cover deficits from the state not sharing basic budget costs, shifting tax burdens from counties to balance funding. It discusses district consolidations, building needs, and declining elementary populations as drivers of reorganizing schools across Montana. It also notes shifts due to new assessment oversight and population movement.
Wisconsin Governor Patrick Lucey called on President Nixon to resign over Watergate as Democrats adjourned a closed caucus without action. Ohio Governor Gilligan supported Lucey’s stance that Watergate cripples federal leadership, while Republican Governor Reagan dismissed it as irresponsible.
Mitchell told Senate investigators he approved payments to Watergate conspirators after their arrest to spare Nixon’s re election effort. The May 10 interview summary notes he learned of the hunt for hush money after the Ellsberg psychiatrist break in and that payments were made to shield the campaign. It also says Kalmbach paid at least 210000 through intermediaries to the defendants or their lawyers.
80 sheets of fire plywood were stolen from F and S Construction Co. in Divide. Silver Bow County authorities investigate. a fire print from a vehicle used to haul the 4 by 8 sheets is on record. The report notes no precise theft time yet.
The Butte school board awarded a roofing contract for the music complex at Butte High to OConnell Construction Co. for 77 769. Taylor McDonnell Construction Co. bid 79 120 and also secured roof repair contracts at Blaine Hawthorne Webster Garfield and Whittier Schools with totals 316 1629 494 and 446 respectively funded from the 1972 73 budget. The board also discussed Model Cities lease for land near Webster Garfield for a community services center and rehiring non tenure teachers for 1973 74. A closed session followed to address personnel matters including staff strength summer music personnel and Vo tech site proposals.
Ervin warns postponement would stall the Watergate probe while hearings restart after a May 24 recess. He argues the committee's work accelerates truth and cannot be delayed by Justice action. The White House refuses to turn over Nixon logs of conversations with John Dean III, saying they are not subject to subpoena. Dean reportedly claims Nixon discussed coverup aspects, with Post citing unnamed sources about Dean’s allegations.
Ina Cutler 80 of 520 E Third Anaconda widow of Ira Cutler died Monday in Community Hospital of Anaconda after a stay since May 29 Born in Scotland July 13 1892 she came to Anaconda in 1916 and was a member of the Assembly of God Church Surviving are three sons two daughters in law and spouses several grandchildren and great grandchildren The body is at Finnegan Co Funeral Home.
Richard Wilhelm, 25, of 1011 E Third, was treated at Community Hospital for a gunshot wound to the right foot Sunday evening. Deputies report the slug from a .22 caliber pistol lodged in the foot after piercing the boot, and Wilhelm said the pistol discharged accidentally when he believed the hammer was on safety.
Anaconda School District 10 seeks voter approval of two levies totaling 683,570 for 1973-74 operations and maintenance. Polls open noon to 8 pm with 6,593 eligible for the elementary levy and 6,866 for the high school levy, including Warm Springs and Fishtrap areas. Elementary needs 398,000 (about 24.7 mills) and high school 285,570 (about 16.7 mills) for a combined 41.4 mills. Precincts 1-7 vote on both, 8-9 on high school levy only.
MISSOULA The University of Montana chapter of Phi Kappa Phi has awarded its annual 100 Outstanding Senior of the Year Award to Thomas M. Fitzpatrick of Anaconda. Fitzpatrick, son of Marcus L. Fitzpatrick, is a 1969 Anaconda High School graduate and a 4.0 graduating senior on the Missoula campus.
Deer Lodge County probation officer Mike Papich seeks financial support for the Rock Creek Work Center youth camp in the tri-county area. The camp runs ten 10-day sessions from July 2 to August 31 at a former Job Corps spike camp two miles west of Rock Creek on Skalkaho Highway 38. More than 80 boys have applied. coordinator is Dave Oberweiser of Anaconda with assistance from Dave Eccleston.
Don McCarthy reported rocks and beer bottles were thrown from a passing jeep at his automobile near the Lime Quarry West of Anaconda. In separate incidents Bob Latray complained his dogs killed or scattered about 50 chicks in a coop on his Highway 48 property. St Mark Episcopal Church Guild plans a no host potluck at 1 15 Tuesday in the parish house. Examiner Cousineau will inspect applicants for driver licenses and teaching staff for Anaconda schools.
Anaconda Men's Slow Pitch Softball League will finalize its organization at a 7:30 PM meeting Wednesday in the Daly Gym recreation board office. All teams must be represented. entry fees are $14 per team and $3 per man. For more information contact Kosena at 563-9236.
Nine couples were issued marriage licenses in Deer Lodge County in May. Three divorces were finalized during the month. Among the 30 civil actions filed in the Anaconda court, 12 were complaints for divorce and 3 for annulment of marriage.
Mrs Ira Cutler 80 of 520 E Third is dead. Her body is at Finnegan Co Funeral Home awaiting funeral services to be announced. Burial will be in Hill Cemetery family plot.
Montana Power Co will cut power in Drummond and surrounding area Wednesday from 9 to 11 in the morning. Operations supervisor F Cromer cited installation of new switches to ensure continued reliable service for residents west to Nimrod south to Stone and east to Granite County line.
Anaconda area forecasts scattered showers with little temperature change. Highs near 60 to 65 degrees, lows 35 to 40. Yesterday reached 64 at 3 p.m. and 38 at 6 a.m. Compared with year ago highs 69 and lows 42, and two years ago 72 and 36.
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