Reagan Wins North Carolina Primary Boosts Nomination Bid
Reagan scores a 52 percent victory in North Carolina as Ford dominates large states. Carter wins his fifth Democratic primary, boosting delegate prospects. Reagan eyes Texas May 1 and other races but must overcome Ford in New York Ohio New Jersey and Michigan as Ford nears the nomination threshold.
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CIA isolates spy for three years report
Washington sources say Yuri Nosenko, who claimed to be a KGB defector, was isolated by the CIA for three years to verify his story as intelligence agencies weighed his credibility. The account follows disclosures about the long examination of his claims.
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Six killed when car plunges into Marias River near Shelby
A car left U.S. 91 seven miles south of Shelby and plunged into the Marias River killing six people. Identified victims include Barbara and Deann Johnson both 18 of Great Falls Jessie Lee Smith 18 of Great Falls George Jensen 19 of Cut Bank Nancy Freedle and Douglas Jensen 20 of Vaughn. Two others injured were Dale Nygaard 18 and Arnie Omsberg 19 both of Cut Bank.
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U.S. Posts First Balance of Payments Surplus in 1975
Exports exceeded imports by a near record margin, yielding a $1.4 billion annual surplus and a $9 billion goods trade surplus, the first basic-transactions surplus since 1960. A government economist warned inflation could rise as recovery continues.
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Western and UM merger backed by Davis and Peterson
Helena reports two longtime Western Montana backers Carl Davis of Dillon and John Peterson defend keeping Western open as part of a six campus University System. Regents endorse the plan, with Pettit stressing growth rather than closure, while Dillon’s enrollment decline prompts potential program shifts including moving education programs to UM Dillon.
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One vote saves McIntosh's job in Montana
The Montana Board of Regents narrowly kept Carl W. McIntosh as president of Montana State University by a 43 vote after a secret session. The dispute centered on concealment of $1 million in student fees and potential budget implications, with McIntosh explaining the accounting during a closed meeting.
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Butte Firm Expected to Win $1.5 Million MHD Contract
Butte based Taylor-McDonnell Construction is poised to receive a 1.526 million dollar contract for site preparation and utility work at the MHD Component Development and Integration Facility in Butte Industrial Park. Groundbreaking is planned mid year. project would employ 35 to 40 workers for nine months.
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Beirut in Flames as Beirut battles widen in Lebanon
Fires rage across six Beirut neighborhoods amid shelling by Christian and Muslim factions. Government officials fear food shortages after $400 million in flour and grain destroyed. at least 75 dead with toll rising toward 13,000 since last April. A parliament session is postponed as fighting continues.
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Ford proposes 135 million vaccine plan for swine flu defense
President Ford announced a 135 million plan to vaccinate all Americans against swine influenza by next November. He pledged no alarm while mobilizing DEW and HEW to distribute vaccines through schools and clinics, with coverage contingent on Congress funding and vaccine supply.
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