Democrats Reassess Defense Cuts After Vietnam Fallout
Liberal and moderate Democrats on Capitol Hill back away from bold 7 to 10 percent Pentagon cuts, aiming to avoid isolationist labeling while debating overseas force levels. Senate leaders and aides note caution after Saigon and Phnom Penh falls as they weigh future defense and Indochina policy.
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Indochina
Pentagon
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Europe
Capitol Hill
Saigon
Phnom Penh
Butte Schools Reopen After Judge Orders Settlement
About 10 000 students and 570 staff return to classes after a one day walkout as Dist Judge James Freebourn orders forced negotiations to settle next year’s wages. The court maintains strict rules and monitors negotiators until a deal is reached.
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Butte
City
Dist
James Freebourn
Freebourn
Jack Peterson
Peterson
Helena
Colstrip
Montana Power Co
War Bonnet Inn
Ford seeks 507 million for South Vietnamese refugees
The Ford administration asked Congress for 507 million dollars to fund care and relocation of about 135000 Vietnamese refugees through Sept 30 1976. Subcommittee members pressed for specific figures on arrivals self funding and future disposition of those who profiteered or tortured during the war.
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House
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Congress
Ford
L. Dean Brown
Vietnam
Immigration Subcommittee
Brown
U.S
South Vietnam
Subcommittee
South
Joshua Eilberg
Elizabeth Holtzman
Dn.v
United States
Leonard F. Chapman Jr
U.S. Immigration Service
Teachers Accept 12 Percent Pay Rise in District 1
School District 1 teachers, nurses, and clerks win a 12 percent salary increase plus health and welfare benefits totaling $59,800. The agreement came after five trustees and five teachers union reps met at the War Bonnet Inn, while deputies issued injunctions later to halt a potential work stoppage.
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War Bonnet Inn
Bud Graham
Judge Freebourn
Freebourn
Jack Schara
Colstrip hearing set to start May 20 on power project
Helena AP report says state hearing officer Carl Davis scheduled May 20 for Montana Power Co and partners to seek approvals to build two 700 MW plants at Colstrip known as Colstrip 3 and 4. Joint health board hearings on June 5 will address air and water quality concerns amid opposition claims of due process and potential court actions.
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Colstrip
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Puget Sound Power & Light
Portland General Electric
Washington Water Power
Pacific Power & Light
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Board of Health
Northern Plains Resource Council
NPRC
Northern Cheyenne Indian Tribe
MSU in running for vet school in five-state region
Montana State University is one of five states considered for a regional veterinary school serving Montana North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming and Nebraska A consultant Dr Clarence Cole will visit MSU North Dakota State South Dakota State University University of Wyoming and University of Nebraska to evaluate site factors Dierks notes potential economic and research benefits and that MSU currently sends pre vet graduates to Montana State or Colorado State with 11 students admitted this year at a 25 percent acceptance rate. construction not expected before 1980.
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Bozeman, Mont
Montana State University
Montana
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wyoming
Nebraska
Old West Regional Commission
Clarence Cole
MSU
North Dakota State
South Dakota State
University of Wyoming
Uni
W. State University
Colorado State University
Dierks
Supermarket profits rise to 4.1 percent in 1974
Dallas AP report says profits as a return on assets for supermarkets reached 4.1 percent in 1974, up from 2.5 percent in 1973 and 4 percent in 1972, driven by higher consumer spending and broader sales. The industry, representing over 11,000 stores and 35 billion in retail sales, notes earnings still lag other sectors, with 4.1 percent vs 6.9 percent for Fortune 500 firms.
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Dallas, Tex
Super Market Institute
Institute
Lion
Congress
Mislea Willard R. Bishop Jr
Fortune Magazine
Social Security faces long term funding crisis trustees warn
The Social Security trustees report to Congress says 1975 will mark the first year expenditures exceed revenues by about 3 billion. Long range deficits average 5 percent for 75 years as costs rise with inflation while fewer workers support more retirees. The plan recommends raising payroll taxes or expanding the wage base, not using general treasury funds, with no direct endorsement of Ford’s 5 percent benefit cap proposal.
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Washington
Social Security Trustees
Congress
Social Security
Aemen nSemen
Ford
Girl Missing From Boulder Facility Needs Urgent Medical Care
A 17 year old girl, Pat Connor of Whitehall, is missing from Boulder River School and Hospital. Superintendent Gerald Butcher said she requires immediate calcium salt and vitamin D due to a life threatening health issue found in Monday tests. She walked away from the Boulder facility while being studied, and doctors will treat her confidentially if contacted.
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Boulder River
Gerald Butcher
Butcher
Pat Connor
Whitehall
Montana View School For
Helena
Boulder
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