30 Jun 1971
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1971
Page
1
President Nixon rejected new tax cuts and vetoed a $5.6 billion public works bill aimed at job creation. He named Treasury Secretary John B. Connally as his chief economic spokesman, signaling a firm stance on current economic policies.
Officials released estimates showing nearly 165000 abortions occurred in New York City during the first year after the state liberalized abortion law. More than half involved out of state women seeking procedures in the city, according to officials.
The Selective Service said the draft will halt at midnight Wednesday unless Congress extends it. Nixon authority to call men with expiring deferments would be sought later if action is delayed. House leaders say action before midnight is unlikely.
In Salt Lake City a union meeting Wednesday will decide on striking the Big Four copper producers Anaconda Kennecott American Smelting and Refining and Phelps-Dhelps D Dodge. Talks have stalled with no talks since Monday morning and offers range from 70 to 85 cents per hour with a possible package up to $1.10 per hour including cost of living guarantees.
The conference in Salt Lake City follows a steering committee meeting Tuesday night and aims to review the status of negotiations with four major companies. If no agreement is reached, about 30,000 workers in Arizona Utah New Mexico Montana and Nevada could strike, risking plant shutdowns.
ASARCO proposed a one dollar per hour raise with added benefits that could lift the package beyond $1.50 per hour. Union spokesmen said the plan also includes benefit boosts while rejecting a cost-of-living clause.
Helena AP The national Selective Service ordered Montana not to induct or give examinations in July due to the uncertain draft induction bill in Congress. Montana normally conducts about 75 examinations and inducts 50 people each month. If Congress approves the extension, the order would likely be rescinded.
Moscow AP reports Tass says the crew of Soyuz 11 Dobrovolsky Volkov Patsayev died in flight and were found lifeless in their seats after hatch opening on descent. The trio comprised pilot Lt. Georgy Dobrovolsky flight engineer Vladislav Volkov and test engineer Viktor Patsayev.
Page 2 notes Blackfeet join the Butte parade with planned involvement and emphasis on participation. The brief highlights community representation and cultural presence ahead of the event.
New York police and hospital officials weighed motives after mob boss Joseph Colombo was shot during a large outdoor gathering. Doctors warned the next 48 to 72 hours were critical as Colombo remained in a coma with brain injury. Investigators considered racism and gang rivalry, while the chief suggested a lone gunman may be involved.
In a lively hour long session the Butte delegation urged the Highway Commission to abandon the 19.5 acre sandpit off U S 10 near Terra Verde Heights and find another sight. Leo Belanger led residents who argued against the pit citing dust, health concerns, and traffic safety while State Highway Engineer Lewis Chittim defended the site as economically practical and said the sandpit has operated there for years.
The Senate rejected a Mondale amendment to cut 100 million from the 3.2 billion space budget, preserving shuttle development. The full bill passed 82 to 5, funding the lunar flights this decade and Skylab while detailing NASA's shuttle concept and mission aims.
The Butte Housing Authority received a $194,026 loan from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to remodel all 25 Silver Bow Homes units in Montana. Work includes roofing, lighting, sidewalks, new kitchens, cabinets, sinks, refrigerators, and linoleum with no tenant displacement.
The new law allowing 19 and 20 year olds to drink in Montana takes effect July 1 but begins at midnight tonight. In Butte area there are 1,407 potential drinkers, 92 liquor and beer licenses in Butte proper, 34 outside, and 94 total bars share the new patrons roughly evenly. Identification will be required, with Montana Driver’s licenses or Montana Liquor Control Board IDs accepted. The clerk and recorder will require 50 cents and a small photo for the ML cards. Page 8.
Governor Forrest Anderson signed bills reapportioning Montana's legislature to 150 members and approving 179,455,910 for state government in the 1971 73 biennium. Major appropriations cover Education 92.93 million, Institutions 37.98 million, and Boards and bureaus 31.69 million. The total rises 14.3 percent from the current period.
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