Mansfield will not seek re election to Senate leadership
Senator Mike Mansfield announced he will not seek another term, ending his long tenure as Senate majority leader. The Montana Democrat, 72, led the chamber from 1961 and praised the nation and his state as he prepared to retire. His exit sparked a contest among liberals and conservatives for the leadership post.
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Melcher Enters Montana Senate Fight After Mansfield Departure
Montana Democratic leaders face an internecine scramble after Sen. Mike Mansfield drops reelection plans. Rep. Melcher announces intent to run, naming Mansfield as his No 1 choice, while Rep. John Tierney remains the lone Republican candidate from Great Falls.
Butte Forward faces setback as Mansfield retirement looms
Mansfield's retirement sparks gloom over Butte Forward plans to relocate Mining City's uptown. MH D magnetohydrodynamics facilities and housing options hinge on federal funds and a quick council decision by April 21. American Cities Corp to submit relocation report next week amid site options west of Harrison Avenue.
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State B at Billings Bigfork 64 Harlem 50
Scattered scores show State B defeating Harlem 64 to 50 at Billings Bigfork with Belt 67 and Manhattan 67 in other nearby games. St Ignatius 58 Forsyth 42 and Sabre 64 echo a crowded scoreline.
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Mansfield Integrity Defines Senate Leader’s Legacy
James Reston reflects on Mike Mansfield stepping down from Democratic Senate leadership. The article highlights his personal integrity, moral leadership, and rare private counsel valued across party lines, noting his impact on young senators and governors and his respected stance amid a cynical political era.
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Hammer pleads guilty to campaign contribution charges
Industrialist Armand Hammer, 77, pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor counts of illegal campaign contributions to former President Nixon. He spoke from a hospital bed in a wheelchair as he entered the plea in federal court. Sentencing was postponed by Judge Lawrence T. Lydick pending further proceedings.
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Foreign nations owe U S $59.2 billion about 275 per American
Treasury figures show foreign governments owe the United States about 59.2 billion dollars equal to 275 dollars for each American. Acting assistant secretary John A. Bushnell said 35.2 billion has accrued since World War II and only 636 million is overdue. House panel chair Jack Brooks urged action noting delinquent payments total 652 million and warned taxpayers bear the cost when the government borrows at high interest.
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Study groups delay vote on law officer
Butte-Silver Bow County panels postponed indefinitely a unified law enforcement department. They will reconvene a week after a task force report or vote on a proposed city county merger. Disagreement over whether the head post should be appointed or elected persists.
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CIA says House misplaces 232 secret documents
CIA documents worth Top Secret and Secret were reported missing after being turned over to the House intelligence committee. A Feb 27 letter from an aide to George Bush lists 232 missing items, 189 of which were Top Secret.
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Towe weighs bid for Montana House seat crown
State Sen Thomas E Towe a at torney considers a bid for the Democratic nomination to the U S House seat vacated by Rep John Melcher D Mont News from Helena AP notes Mansfield will not seek re election Melcher to file for Mansfield Senate seat Towe says he is very much interested in running for the House.
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Woodahl vows gubernatorial bid despite Mansfield retirement
Atty. Gen. Robert L. Woodahl stated that Mike Mansfields retirement from the U S Senate will not alter Woodahls plan to seek Montana governor. Woodahl first announced his candidacy on January 20 and had been mentioned in light of Mansfield retirement.
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