10 Mar 1967
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1967
Page
1
President Johnson urged Congress to reinstate the 7 percent tax credit for new production investment and restore accelerated depreciation for commercial and industrial buildings with immediate effect. He also kept plans for a July 1 income tax increase, sought in January, on the table.
Senator Hazelbaker reported Anaconda Copper Co plans for extensive development near Lincoln, including a 50 million dollar concentrator, 10 million dollar county tax impact, and a 60 to 100 thousand dollar weekly payroll for 500 to 800 workers. He warned higher taxes could deter such ventures.
Boulder shocks rivals in Class C journey with a decisive win as coverage notes a pivotal upset shaping the state tournament race. The piece highlights key players and the implications for upcoming rounds.
Rosalie Hanley 32 a Republican housewife who filed to run for mayor on Feb 3 announced her withdrawal. H A Frank Silver Bow GOP chairman stated the move while the Hanley family planned to leave for Seattle. a withdrawal affidavit was to be filed with Butte city clerk.
Butte High School vocal group Top 16 earned invites to perform at the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D C opening April 2. Principal Forrest Wilson received the invitation via Rep Arnold Olsen. group directed by Joe Knuckey has a history of national exposure with past appearances at Kiwanis Club conventions. Mayor Powers voiced city pride and support, with a tag day and potential funding discussed to cover travel costs.
Six major appropriation bills await action as Montana's overtime legislature battles to expand a $115 million general fund for the next biennium. Rumors hint at raising the corporation tax to 5 percent and steepening individual income taxes, while only $15 million remains for school equalization payments. The Senate approved a long range building program totaling 17.8 million, largely from federal funds and bonds. Rep. Gary R. Marbut unsuccessfully sought funds to implement the Clean Air Act.
Tom Holmes a 65 year old Divide bartender used a pool cue to strike a masked gunman who demanded cash at Jack and Marys Bar. The assailant fled after striking Holmes three times with the pistol no money was taken. Police searched area for suspect described as 20 to 30 years old 5 foot medium build.
Snow is likely today with an 80 percent precipitation chance. The high reaches 25 degrees and the low falls to 5. A separate note lists a one year age high of 41 and low of 26, directed to page 2 for the full weather summary.
Erika Dame squared her legal fights after a district court appearance on appeal from a 26 April conviction for selling beer to underage patrons. The judge dismissed the case for lack of evidence and Dame faces an injunction suit against the Montana Liquor Control Board next week.
Dean Andrews Jr a lawyer who told the Warren Commission he thought Lee Harvey Oswald was a patsy testified briefly before a grand jury hearing evidence in the Kennedy assassination probe. Andrews and Josephine Hug were the only witnesses subpoenaed for Thursday’s secret session.
A TWA jetliner carrying 25 passengers and crew from Pittsburgh to Dayton crashed into a small Michigan craft over Champaign County Ohio. All 25 aboard the airliner perished and the lone pilot of the other plane also died.
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