Knowles loses health post bid in Nixon clash
Secretary Finch abandons five month drive to appoint Dr. John H. Knowles as assistant secretary for health and scientific affairs amid Senate opposition and medical groups. Critics say politics trump health care as Finch cites an unworkable situation for Knowles to function effectively.
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Washington (Ap
Robert H. Finch
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
John H. Knowles
Finch
John Knowles
Anaconda Co Sells Control of Chilean Copper Interests
The Anaconda Copper Mining Co agreed to sell its 51 percent stake in Chilean copper mine interests to the government of Chile. Locally in Butte this development sparked speculation on consequences for the region known as the Richest Hill on Earth and for global copper markets as observers await the outcome.
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William Clark
Standard
Anaconda Co
Government of
Chile
Butte
Latin
Eduardo Frei
Anaconda
Neva
Connecticut
New York
Santiago
Frei
Lincoln
Helena
Cecil Garland
Anaconda Chile Selloff Prompts Butte and Lincoln Questions
Lincoln project looks hopeful after Anaconda agrees to sell its Chilean copper holdings to the government. Chile’s nationalization could shift focus to U S operations including Lincoln, with possible expansion plans and a two to three year construction program outlined earlier.
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America
Anaconda
Lincoln
Montana
Charles Potter
Helena
Chile
United States
Time Magazine
Potter
Congress extends surtax through July 31
Congress voted to let the government keep collecting the 10 percent income surtax through July 31 in an emergency measure awaiting Nixon's signature. The move would maintain withholding rates for another month while a broader reform debate continues. If not extended, refunds would be issued for funds withheld under the emergency rate.
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Washington
Congress
Nixon
House
Armor defects questioned in Vietnam combat vests
Rep. Margaret Heckler charged that 14 000 armor vests sent to Vietnam may have serious defects including cracks voids and shrinkage in the dark gray ceramic plates. Defense Secretary Melvin Laird said he will investigate the claims and a factory sample review prompted the private briefing. The Carborundum contract covers 46 000 vests for 16 million with no immediate comment from the company.
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Washington
Melvin R. Laird
U.S
Vietnam
Margaret M. Heckler
R-Mass
Laird
Heckler
Carborundum Co
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Carborundum
Tobacco tax hike to raise cigar prices in Montana
Tobacco fans in Butte face higher costs Tuesday as a 12 percent state tax on wholesale tobacco products takes effect. The tax, adopted this year, targets wholesalers and will push retail cigars higher by about 20 percent. A 5 cent cigar rises to 6 cents, 10 cent cigars drop two for a quarter, 15 cent cigars become three for 50 cents, and 25 cent stogies reach 30 cents. Montana joins 13 other states with this tax, while cigarette tax remains 8 percent.
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Butte
Cig
Ars
M. Jack Newman
Louis S. Cohn Co
Newman
Montana
Trunk murderess Winnie Judd recaptured after seven-year hunt
Winnie Ruth Judd, the Arizona trunk murderess, was arrested in Contra Costa County after escaping in 1962. Convicted in 1931 for the killings of two friends whose dismembered bodies were shipped in trunks, she repeatedly escaped from custody and was recaptured after seven years missing.
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Winnie R. Judd
Arizona State Hospital
Pentagon criticized for wasteful military procurement
Former Navy general counsel F. Trowbridge vom Baur told a House subcommittee that the Pentagon wastes billions yearly on hardware due to sloppy specifications late deliveries change orders poor communication and downgraded procurement officers He urged a commission on government procurement noting increased hardware complexity causes more bugs delays waivers and rising costs.
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Washington
Navy
Pentagon
House
Government Operations
Vom Baur
Defective Specs Cause Multimillion Dollar Delays in Military Hardware
Die-hard critique on contract specs argues that sloppy specification writing inflates costs by hundreds of millions and delays ship, aircraft, and other military hardware deliveries. The speaker urges tighter controls to curb waste and improve efficiency.
Weekend forecast calls for mixed precipitation
Weather outlook shows cloudy skies with rain and snow through Sunday. High near 55 with a low around 40. map on Page 2 details regional conditions and timing.
Edward C. Alexander elected Montana Bar president elect
Edward C. Alexander of Great Falls was chosen president elect of the Montana Bar Association at its 81st annual convention in Bozeman. Joseph J. Mc Caffery of Butte will serve as president until June 1970 when Alexander takes the helm. J. R. Wine Jr. of Helena remains secretary treasurer and executive director. Butte hosts the 1970 convention. a Montana Trial Lawyers Association seminar on Proof of Traumatic Injuries is set for Saturday featuring Albert Averbach and Dr. Robert Tuby.
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Bozeman
Edward C. Alexander
Great Falls
Montana Bar Association
Joseph J. McCaffery
Butte
Alexander
J.R. Wine JR
Helena
The
Montana Trial Lawyers Association
Albert Averbach
New York
Robert Tuby
Averbach
Girls' State in Missoula names new governor and speakers
In Missoula the 22nd annual Girls' State opened at the University of Montana with swearing in of state officials and a state of the state address by Janet Harrell the new governor from Helena. Diane Davis Miss Montana Junior Miss delivered the banquet speech as 302 girls prepare for closing sessions and a noon talk by Dana Christensen Missoula 1968 Boys State governor.
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Missoula
Girls’ State
University of Montana
Girls State
Janet Harrell
Helena
Montana
Diane Davis
Great Falls
Dana Christensen
Boys State
Funland Contest Returns to The Montana Standard
Funland features puzzles color pages and contests for all ages with prizes awarded by a New York judging team based on neatness and accuracy. Entries mailed to the paper are sent to New York City for judging and prizes are sent from New York to winners.
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Montana Standard
New York City
New York
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