GOP harnesses platform plan to attack McGovern
Republican leaders press for a sharp GOP platform aimed at countering George McGovern. Rep. John Rhodes says the document will contrast McGovern’s record with Republican realism and economy. Rhodes notes Ed Kennedy as Democrats’ strongest challenger and cites Humphrey’s critique of lavish spending.
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Idaho mine remains closed as inspectors delay blaze investigation
Sun shine Mining Co in Kellogg Idaho faced a deadly fire on May 2 that killed 91 miners. General manager Marvin C. Chase said bulkheads surround the fire area and CO levels are safe though rock temperatures stay high delaying Bureau of Mines access by about a month. Production restart hoped in 60 to 90 days contingent on the bureau.
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Cash balance up in state
Montana State Auditor E V Sonny Omholt reported a year over year rise in the total net cash balance of all state funds. As of May 31 1972 the balance reached 85 744 769 compared with 67 497 694 the previous year.
Butz Accepts Kalispell Date For Speech
Secretary Earl L. Butz has accepted an invitation to speak in Kalispell on Friday June 30. ASCS State Executive Director Leo S. Kolstad said Tuesday the talk will be open to the public as Butz attends sessions of the state conference in Kalispell.
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Montana Dean Disavows Colleague's Talk Amid Timber Dirt
UM forestry dean disavows remarks by Robert R. Curry that mocked research at Washington and Oregon State. Wambach reads letter at State Board of Natural Resources noting Curry is in Montana geology, not forestry, and Montana seeks to dissociate from his intemperate remarks. Bethel defends Montana program while offering no comment.
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Underground power links Yellowstone communications line
Yellowstone National Park now powers key communications atop Mount Washburn via a 28 mile underground line from Mammoth energized by Montana Power Co. The system replaces a diesel generator and is expected to be largely trouble free in winter and summer.
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Conferees press passage of Amtrak aid bill compromise
Congressional conferees urged quick Senate House approval of a compromise Amtrak aid bill. The plan authorizes 225 million in grants plus 40 million previously provided, and a loan guarantee up to 150 million through 1973 and 200 million thereafter. It excludes urban corridor grants, sets a 60 000 salary cap for Amtrak officials, and includes audits and labor protections while expanding international service links.
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Texan Sets World Record for Longest Shower
Hal Halloway a 20 year old Texas Tech student from Dallas finished at 3 31 a m Tuesday after 169 hours in the shower He refused to leave for meals slept on an air mattress and said he would not bathe again for a long time Guinness credits Peter Schell of Munich with 168 hours in 1968 as the previous record.
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Concorde makes record Bahrain to Bombay flight
The Concorde supersonic jet covered 1,475 miles from Bahrain to Bombay in 100 minutes at 875 mph and broke the sound barrier. It circled Bombay to burn excess fuel and lighten weight, delaying landing by 12 minutes. Subsonic Bahrain to Bombay normally takes about 3 hours 15 minutes.
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