Cambodias Seizure Of U S Merchant Ship Sparks Standoff
The Cambodian gunboat seized the U S merchant ship Mayaguez with 39 crew after claiming military cargo aboard. President Ford labeled it piracy and U S warships were ordered toward the Gulf of Thailand as diplomatic efforts to secure release continued.
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Washington
U.S
Ford
White House
Ron Nelsen
Mayaguez
Nessen
Cambodia
Rock Island
Vietnam
Sea-Land Corp
Menlo Park
N.J
Thailand
Hong Kong
National Security Council
State Department
Pentagon frills upset Proxmire and a pamper fund
The New York Times reports Sen. William Proxmire condemns a Pentagon plan to spend about 1.1 million a year for civilian servants for 560 senior generals and admirals in rent free quarters. He says a squeeze on enlisted help shifts costs into higher budgets and notes the defense department cites maintenance needs of large old officer houses.
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New York Times
Washington
Defense
William Clements Jr
Defense Department
Proxmire
Pentagon
Congress
ARMY
Floods raise health concerns as Montana braces for rain
Montana health officials warned residents to take flood precautions as a thunderstorm caused damage across Lewis and Clark and Jefferson counties. The storm brought heavy rain, snow on MacDonald Pass, wind gusts to 46 mph, and power outages in Helena and surrounding towns. Officials reported culvert blockages, flooded roadways, and damaged bridges with traffic disruptions along U.S. 91 and Mont. 281.
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Helena
State Department of Health and Environmental Sciences
Boulder
Clancy
Montana City
Jefferson City
Basin
Montana Power Co
East Helena
Jefferson County
U.S. 91
Mont. 281
Butte
Dillon
Health Department
Montana
Martin Skinner
Flood aid sought as Little Basin Creek floods reach county
Residents ask commissioners for flood relief while county crews fight rising water from Little Basin Creek. Mount Moriah area faces damaged graves and flooded underground garage as pumps run and roads clog. State aid possible. a disaster declaration may be sought. Debris blocked a cemetery culvert raising water near the Montana Pole Plant.
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Little Basin Creek
County Commissioners’ Office
John Sheehan
Ralph Knuckey
Mount Moriah
Knuckey
Kennedy
County Atty
Gary Winston
Sheehan
Basin Creek
Tom Judge
Montana appoints Hanson as first campaign finances chief
John N. Hanson a 25 year old secretary of the Montana Senate was chosen by a legislative committee on secret ballots to serve as Montana’s first commissioner of campaign finances and practices. The $21 000 a year post was created amid election reform criticism and will oversee campaign reporting. Hanson a former chief clerk of the Montana Constitutional Convention and ex executive director of Montana at the Spokane World’s Fair lives in Lewistown and Winnett born.
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Helena
John N. Hanson
Montana Senate
Montana
Hanson
Senate
Gordon
University of Montana
Montana Student Presidents Association
Lucas eyes 1976 Montana gubernatorial bid amid GOP realignment
Former House Speaker James P. Lucas, backed by a committee of over 20, weighs a comeback for governor in 1976. Montana Republican William L. Mathers could run if Lucas stays out. Gov. Thomas L. Judge’s administration is hurt by Woodahl's Workmen's Compensation probe, making Woodahl a key GOP figure and potential Senate contender.
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Paul Freeman Helena
James P. Lucas
Associated Press
Lucas
Miles City
Blican
William L. Mathers
Ies City
Montana
Mathers
Thomas L. Judge
Woodahl
U.S. Senate
Mike Mansfield
Doctor dies in crash near Butte on Interstate 90
Dr. William A. Spomer Jr., 43, pediatrician at Murray Clinic, killed when his car hit a cement pillar at the Lexington Street overpass on I 90 in Butte. Investigation cites possible sleepiness. autopsy planned. Survived by wife Elizabeth Jean and son Barry. daughter Barbara Jean died last December. funeral arrangements pending.
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William A. Spomer Jr
Elizabeth Warren
Murray Clinic
Interstate 90
Butte
Spomer
Lexington Street
Highway Patrol
Silver Bow County
Leo Jacobsen
St. James Community Hospital
Montana Medical Association
Silver Bow County Medical Society
Dr. Spomer
Emporia
Kan
Elizabeth Jean
Barry
William A. Sr
Kansas
Barbara Jean
Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home
Extra school day added in Butte for makeup
Butte public schools will hold an extra day of classes Friday June 6 for 10 000 students due to the May 5 teachers strike. Students will return Saturday June 7 for report cards after a court injunction and order to continue negotiations. State law requires 180 days of instruction.
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Butte
School Dist
Forrest Wilson
Butte Teachers Union
Snow Buries Gallatin Camp in Massive Avalanche
A Mam moth avalanche on Garnet Mountain slid 2080 feet into Squaw Creek Canyon on May 7 at dawn. The Spire Creek campground, five acres, is buried under 30 to 200 feet of snow with no chance of reopening. no people were present. Snow ranger Steve Wing notes evidence is minimal as the site lies beneath debris.
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Bozeman
Garnet Mountain
Spire Creek
Forest Service
Squaw Creek
Steve Wing
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Mesa, Ariz
Stellation
Falcon Field
Unifax
Rick Foote
City County
Stockmen Push
WMC Vet School
Lewistown
Workmen's Compensation Division
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