Montana eyes mandatory summer electricity curtailment
Montana officials warn residents may face compulsory cuts in power use this summer as the Pacific Northwest regional curtailment plan nears final draft. Lt. Gov. Schwinden aide Robert Hall says measures could go into effect soon, with regionwide implications for power demand.
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Helena
Montana
Robert Hall
Ted Schwinden
Idaho
Pacific Northwest
Seattle
Hall
Schwinden
Northwest
Five member Law Enforcement Commission formed in Butte
The Butte-Silver Bow Council creates a five member Law Enforcement Commission to select officers for promotion in the merged city county force. Appointed by Chief Executive Mike Micone with council approval, the panel will administer tests, post promotion lists, and forward top candidates to Sheriff Hagel for selection with council confirmation.
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Butte-Silver Bow
Law Enforcement Commission
Hagel
Mountain Moods recreates Southwest Montana attractions
The Montana Standard debuts Mountain Moods a monthly recreation tabloid in Sunday editions. The preview highlights Lewis and Clark Cavern Gates of the Mountains Medicine Hot Springs and a centerfold on 1930s gambling in Butte plus hunting rattlesnakes and camping fishing river running tips.
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Montana
Montana Standard
Butte
Lewis and Clark Cavern
Gates of the Mountains
Medicine Hot Springs
Standard
Pam Swiger
Standard Swing
Area Chamber of Commerce
Watch the birdie costs taxpayers
Congress billed taxpayers 341000 dollars last year to pay 19 photographers and darkroom assistants for publicity photos. The images show hometown bands on the Capitol steps, Girl Scouts, donors at fundraisers, and senators with constituents. The operation includes four labs for Senate and House parties.
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Washington
Congress
Capitol Steps
Capitol
Senate
Senate Democrats
House
House Democrats
Budget surplus linked to homeowner tax relief in Helena
Helena reports a general fund surplus projected at 10.1 million by June 30 1979, down from earlier forecasts. Analysts note overspending and revenue shifts affect the surplus while homeowners await tax relief tied to the balance.
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Helena
Tom Judge
John LaFaver
Michael Billings
LaFaver
Billings
Carter visits London in first overseas trip as president
President Carter arrived in London for a weekend summit of seven rich nations. He met Prime Minister Callaghan and planned a sight seeing tour before Saturday discussions on unemployment inflation and global poverty. Carter highlighted new initiatives and stressed U S British ties during the arrival.
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London
Carter
U.S
Heathrow
James Callaghan
Europe
Britain
United States
Washington
Phyllis Lady Stedman
Elizabeth II
Winfield House
Regent’s Park
England
Anaconda to Move HQ and operations to Denver Tower
The Anaconda Co will shift its headquarters and mineral resources group to Denver, leasing 11 floors of a 40 story tower to be the city’s tallest. The HQ moves from New York are planned for summer 1978 with about 175 staff. mineral operations start in Tucson by Sept 1 with roughly 150 workers, many to relocate. Atlantic Richfield, owning Anaconda, will also move some staff into the tower as western mining consolidates under ARCO.
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The
Anaconda Co
Denver
Anaconda
New York
Tucson
Mineral Resources Group
Atlantic Richfield Co
United States
Atlantic Richfield
Nixon interview stirs mixed reactions from leaders
The New York Times reports Nixon's televised interview drew varied reactions. Sam Ervin praised Nixon acknowledging errors, while Colson cited a lust for money and power as key flaws. Price predicted healing effects, and Segretti offered a critical view.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
Sam Ervin
R. K. Price
Nixon
White House
D. M. Segretti
Police Chief fatally shoots teen during chase in Circle
Circle Montana police chief Jim Calloway shot and killed Darrell Hill 16 after the youth from Pine Hills School for Boys fled in a stolen 22 foot motor home. The incident occurred just before 8 am during a scuffle as officers pursued the boy who ignored warnings to drop the weapon. An inquest was scheduled for 2 pm Friday.
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Circle
Mont
Jim Calloway
Darrell Hill
Don Holladay
Pine Hills
Miles City
Montana
Calloway
McCone
R. A. Jensen
Jensen
Hill
Gordon Jackson
Holladay
Butte unions seek wage boosts and job security
Talks opened at the War Bonnet Inn between Anaconda Co and several unions in Butte as wage boosts cost‑of‑living allowances and job security were discussed. No demands or counter offers were released with next sessions set for June 7 at an undisclosed location away from Butte.
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Butte
Anaconda Co
War Bonnet Inn
Montana Standard
Thesea
al Boogal
Tri-City Metal Trades Council
Anaconda
Great Falls
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Walter Hinick
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