09 Jun 1973
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1973
Page
1
President Nixon urged a Florida Tech audience that American genius can solve national problems at home and abroad. He praised the nation’s heritage, noted the absence of war and the draft that year, and avoided mention of Watergate amid light jeers from the crowd.
Senator Henry M. Jackson warns of a land use crisis and calls for a federal land use policy act. The plan would authorize over 1 billion dollars for state planners to protect beaches shorelines flood plains and historic areas and require states to plan airports highways and major developments. The measure is expected to spark controversy.
State Fire Marshal William Pentula warned at the Montana Volunteer Firemen's Association conference that storing gasoline at home creates life and property hazards. He urged using only approved containers and said five gallons in tight non corrosive containers is the maximum, with no storage in dwellings.
The Tombstone Epitaph editor Wayne Winters and Arizona Small Mine Operators Association president says soaring gold prices attract small prospector bands and even large firms. Prospectors flock to southern Arizona foothills near Tombstone, Arivaca, and Arivaca area as claims change hands and old mining towns recall past booms.
Skylab astronauts Conrad Kerwin and Weitz report a messier station has become orderly with a new solar wing boosting power by about 3000 watts enabling hot showers and meals. A coolant issue in one compartment caused little mission impact with 14 days left. Weitz tested a bicycle exerciser while Kerwin conducted medical experiments.
Ex convict and former Camden mayoral hopeful Major B Coxson was killed in a bedroom shooting at a rented Cherry Hill mansion. A woman and two children were wounded as four masked men entered the house and tied Coxson with neckties before fleeing. The motive, possibly robbery, remains under investigation.
Federal judge Sirica signaled strong support for the Senate Watergate Committee in immunity and testimony matters. He indicated he may not refuse the committee’s request for witness immunity and questioned concerns about broadcasting compromising a future Watergate trial.
Former Great Falls city street superintendent Lloyd Allee, 45, faces six felony counts including grand larceny and obtaining goods by false pretenses. He allegedly stole a city dump truck and 35 yards of gravel and used about 100 hours of city labor to repair his tractor. Defense counsel Dola N. Wilson replaced Patrick Paul, seeking more time. Arraignment postponed to June 27 with plea expected.
The Senate approved a farm bill with a $20,000 per year subsidy limit for each farmer, down from $55,000 per crop. Supporters say it preserves high income while limiting payouts, but opponents warn it could threaten production. The measure now heads to the House where further fights are expected. The bill centers on a target price scheme for wheat, cotton, and feed grains, with payments possible only if market prices fall below targets.
In Berkeley, residents plant front yard plots of lettuce broccoli and tomatoes in a trend called guerrilla gardening. Neighbors defend the practice as legal and tasty, while facing issues like aphids snails and pests. Jeff Randall notes his 15-foot square garden offers urban soil flavor. Ronald Zeno patrols at night with a bat to deter snails.
In Washington the Office of Oil and Gas handles about 225 daily calls from fuel distributors and individuals about gas shortages. A Chicago grave diggers association and a Oklahoma custom harvester illustrate diverse worries. The incident monitoring team and a problem solving office led by Robert L. Presley try to match shortages with suppliers, securing gas for Havre De Grace Maryland, Easton Kansas, and a Eugene Oregon cooperative.
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