Tech budget squeeze threatens new programs at Montana Tech
Tech president Dr. E G Koch warns that without higher operating funds from the legislature the English and history degree programs may be delayed two years. He cites current and proposed budgets, noting possible staff cuts and limited course offerings if HB 613 funds fall short. A separate building plan shifts funds to Tech for a classroom laboratory building amid other vo tech allocations.
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Montana Tech
E. G. Koch
Tech
Forrest Anderson
Koch
Montana building fund themes in committee bill
The committee bill borrows from future revenues to fund a state building program. It adds 115000 for Boulder River School cottages and 43500 for Veterans Home at Columbia Falls nursing facilities, while cutting 200000 for Western Montana College land, 42000 for Valley View School administration, and 30000 for Great Falls area land for recreation.
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Missoula
Great Falls
Peter
Paul
Boulder River School and Hospital
Veterans Home
Columbia Falls
Western Montana College
Dillon
Valley View
Helena
Fish and Game Department
Sales tax proposal for Montana debated in final session
A bipartisan sales tax plan to begin July 1 and seek voter approval in November 1972 was urged to Gov. Forrest Anderson by House Speaker James Lucas and Senate Minority Leader William Mathers. Democrats pressed for a special session, while Anderson threatened to delay unless the General Fund budget gains traction.
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Helena
Forrest Anderson
House
James Lucas
Senate
Minorit
William Mathers
Miles City
Democratic
Conference committee settles plan for executive reorganization
A Helena conference committee reached agreement on Gov Forrest H Anderson’s executive reorganization proposal. The compromise will go to both houses for final approval, amid shifts and debates over education department control and the potential need for a special session.
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Helena
Forrest H. Anderson
House
Cacia outlines plan for sales tax special session
Cacia says a bipartisan sales tax proposal would start July 1 to raise general fund spending. Democrats unlikely to back it without tax relief measures, or chaos in state government if funding relies on existing revenue plans. The plan targets School Foundation Program funding and property tax relief. Republicans insist reforms are needed.
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Lucas
Anderson
School Foundation
Republican Party
Aldermen approve housing ballot for senior citizens project
City lawmakers vote unanimously to place a 350 unit senior housing plan on the election ballot funded entirely by federal money. Critics from uptown rentals fear tax losses, while advocates say the project aids 265 elderly in substandard housing and frees space for younger families.
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W. T. Carlson
Mueller Apts
Berryman
Leonard Hotel
Carlson
Butte
Paul Quinn
Federal Housing Assistance Office
Quinn
Silver Bow Homes
Silver Bow
Uptown
Anaconda Co
Big Butte
Council
Weather brief notes snow showers and cooling trend
The bulletin reports variable cloudiness with mountain snow showers and a cooling trend. The forecast for today lists a high near 28 and a low around 10 with a weather map on Page 12.
Yippies accuse FBI of harassment after Capitol bombing probe
Judith L. Clark and Stew Albert of the Youth International Party said they were stopped near Philadelphia and searched by police and FBI agents in a car linked to Clark. They plan a possible lawsuit while authorities continue reviewing who signed into the Capitol and related tunnels over the weekend.
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Boston
Youth International Party
Washington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Judith L. Clark
Judy Gumbo
Stew Albert
Pennsylvania
F.B.I
Philadelphia
Army
FBI
Clark
William H. Schaap
Capitol
Snowstorm Leaves Butte Streets Slick With Five Inches
A blizzard hit Butte on Wednesday night dumping five inches of snow in four hours. Police logged 11 accidents with a 12 car pileup on West Park Street and about 50 total accidents estimated citywide. Roads were snow packed and icy, chains required on MacDonald Pass, and crews struggled to keep up as more snow fell through Thursday.
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Butte
North Main Street
West Park Street
Sheriff's Deputies
MacDonald Pass
Snowmobile races set as snow fills Elk Park course
Heavy Wednesday storm begins replenishing snow at Elk Park International track. Parade canceled due to icy streets and blizzard conditions. officials expect good track condition for weekend races with qualifying heats starting today and continuing to Saturday.
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Elk Park International
Prospective miners go to school
A Page 10 feature shows aspiring miners attending coursework or training sessions to prepare for future mining careers. The piece highlights early education steps and local opportunities for students in the trade.
Reapportionment HingeAgain Faces Montana Legislature
Sen. Dave Manning 74, says he represents trees and acres as well as people and opposes shrinking the legislature. House and Senate rejected each other’s plans. a conference committee meets to seek a compromise before possible special session and the April 22 constitutional convention filing deadline.
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Standard State Bureau
Helena
Montana
Dave Manning
Senate
House
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