America’s aging population grows slower than before
The Census Bureau reports the U.S. population at 216 million in January 1977 is aging, with the median age rising from 27.9 in 1970 to 29.0 in 1976 and only a 1.6 million increase from 1976 to 1977. It notes lower fertility rates, later marriages, more single women, and rising childlessness, along with more working women and shifts in family structure.
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Butte-Silver Bow adopts unified government approach
On the first day of unified local government, ten administrators met with Chief Executive Mike Micone to plan daily operations. Former county officials pushed back on new objective oriented management while Micone promotes a coordinated effort and aimed to streamline services with zero-basing, a purchase order system, payroll and budget computerization, and 1- and 5-year department goals.
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Butte-Silver Bow
Mike Micone
Micone
Public Works
Don Peoples
Larry McGinley
Tax bill reduces taxes for individuals under new compromise
A Senate House conference on President Carter’s stimulus bill approved tax cuts favoring individuals, cutting the standard deduction by about 121 dollars for 47 million Americans, while debating business credits. The compromise removes a planned investment tax credit, shifting focus to a jobs credit for new hires and awaiting final congressional approval before reaching the president.
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Hagel defies order on promotions and vows resignation
Sheriff Pat Hagel refused a Butte-Silver Bow commission ban on promoting 14 of his 65 officers and warned he may resign if he cannot promote. He backed by County Atty. Gary Winston, who said Hagel has authority to organize the new department. The commission froze promotions pending new procedures, challenging the sheriff’s interpretation of the charter. Hagel cites reform of corrupt past enforcement and accuses rivals of pressuring promotions.
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Butte-Silver Bow
Gus Gustafson
Gary Winston
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Montana
Carter energy program faces Congress in broad push
White House energy adviser James Schlesinger testified on President Carter's plan, arguing most Americans can absorb higher energy costs and that long run effects may prevent a future crisis. He defended the 103 bills, urged viewing the package as a whole, and supported a rising gasoline tax to curb consumption.
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Promotion rules proposed for Butte police promotions
A special committee of Butte Silver Bow Commissioners outlined rules on promotions and appointments for police. The sheriff would appoint and promote from a top three after a citizen law enforcement commission tests applicants, with council confirmation. The six nominees include Rick Griffith and Dan Rosa. pay set at $25 monthly for commissioners.
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Nixon TV Interview Likely Missed by Ex President
Washington AP reports Richard Nixon probably will not watch his televised Watergate interview. His aide Col. Jack Brennan notes Nixon avoids watching himself on TV after taping about 28 hours. The broadcast, part of four programs with Frost, airs 5:30 p.m. MDT and includes ads totaling about $1.0 million for Frost and Syndicast Services.
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David Frost
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