04 Mar 1977
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1977
Page
1
The 811 page local government revision bill 1977 Legislature sponsored by Rep. Harold Gerke faces sharp House debate. Detractors say it threatens taxpayers and expands county official power. Freshman Rep. Gary Colburn criticizes House operations and alleges a fast shuffle for new members.
Colburn cites deep dissension among Democrats while Republicans stand united over a state local government revision. He accuses Speaker Driscoll of manipulation by Gerke, calls the bill a bad power shift toward counties, and warns it could undermine citizen rights in favor of government. A lobbyist labels the measure dangerous and notes needed monthly reporting and public access changes.
Debate stretches into third session day as House weighs a sweeping Local Government Code bill. Chapter 9 on finances limits taxes to countywide scope with public approval. Amendments by Ramirez and Fagg shape key provisions.
The coldest winter boosts hand lotion sales as Vaseline Intensive Care topples Jergens from the lead and several brands vie for market share. Consumers seek effective and pleasantly felt formulas as lotion usage remains widespread across ages and genders.
Western AA at Bozeman Anaconda 51 to 44 in overtime. Sentinel 77 Libby 38. Hellgate 47 Bozeman 32. State B at Cut Bank Belgrade 68 Roundup 62. Three Forks 63 Bigfork 58. Broadus 86 Corvallis 65. Sacred Heart 72 Big Sandy 65.
PROVO Utah AP Frederick Smith a BYU doctoral candidate in educational psychology reports nail biting is widespread with 25 to 50 percent affected in the US He plans six groups to test a behavioral modification technique that is self driven and low cost and requires minimal direct contact with the researcher.
A 63 year old pensioner in Hoven Denmark nicknamed the human hedgehog has endured a six year saga of pain as doctors remove barberry thorns from his body. He has had 32 131 thorns removed and his wife notes countless more yet to be extracted. He first injured himself April 20 1971 by falling into a hedge and has since required many hospital visits with thorns lodged in most parts of his body.
State pinball proposal goes tilt. Philipsburg sheriffs sale delayed. Greely denies legislator's request. Today's local television schedules. Basketball tourneys in full swing. All-Frontier cage team selected. Foster home bill gaining support. New milk rules worry the Amish.
Six weeks into President Carter’s term fewer than half of major sub-Cabinet posts are filled. Delays stem from White House clearance and FBI, IRS and counsel reviews, leaving agencies like HEW HUD and Defense run by temporary staff as officials await Senate confirmation.
The Montana Senate defeated a House measure allowing minors to obtain abortions without parental consent by a 31 to 11 vote. The vote came as the body also considered a federal waterway jurisdiction resolution and debated a no smoking sign requirement for public facilities.
Rescuers using hand tools chip at a 50 foot thick coal seam to reach a miner trapped in a tiny underground chamber for over two days. Two bodies earlier recovered. seven miners still missing as Ronald Adley waited in his shaft providing chewing tobacco and food.
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