Solon recovers after ordering 'pull the plug'
Rep. Torbert H. Macdonald of Massachusetts, hospitalized in Bethesda Naval Medical Center after life support was removed, showed a spontaneous recovery and is now fully conscious and resting. Officials say his crisis appears past though he remains seriously ill with a liver ailment and a history of cancer.
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Attorneys deny testimony of Woodahl star witness
Ten lawyers named by a convicted murderer as plotters to kill Atty. Gen. Robert Woodahl were cited by Harold Armstrong during the Lavon Bretz and Merrel Cline assassination trial. Armstrong listed last names and some impossible names, drawing denials from several Montana lawyers and prompting defense calls that his testimony is false.
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Armstrong shocked by disclosure in Montana murder trial
In Deer Lodge on Wednesday Armstrong showed visible shock as Cline's attorney pressed about a blue jacket linked to the Billings clerk slaying two months earlier. Prosecution objections blocked the question, but guards noted the moment as a loaded probe in a case central to Bretz and Cline's defense strategy.
Butte volunteers clash over fire report remark
Local study commissioner Don Davis and volunteers accuse city commissioner Margaret Leary of calling firefighters scabs in a heated exchange. Leary apologizes, says remark was not meant to insult, while volunteers press for focus on a November charter vote.
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Eastern may follow Western in becoming a UM branch
Jack Peterson of Butte, a state Regent, told the Butte Kiwanis that Western Montana College in Dillon could become a University of Montana branch as the first step in a system reorganization. He said Eastern Montana College in Billings could become the second branch and Northern Montana College could join Montana State University as a branch. Peterson noted Tech may stay independent, but some favor a two university system with Tech as MSU branch, a view Pettit’s office reportedly rejects. He said autonomy ends as financial pressure pushes consolidation to use all faculties and facilities. Dillon campus underutilization and Dillon enrollment drop help justify the change, while UM seeks $20 million.
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Area Weather Forecast Brings Warmer Skies and Clouds
The area warms up today with increasing cloudiness. A cooler Friday is expected. Today's outlook shows 75 and 40 with more weather details on Page 2.
Army defends high beef price amid inspector bribery probe
Army officials push back on claims of inflated beef costs saying the force seeks prime quality and pays up to 3.85 per pound. Lawmakers pressed inspectors over alleged gifts to firms G&G Packing and Blue Ribbon as four inspectors testified about bribes to avoid audits.
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Ford to skip Montana campaign stop before June 1 primary
President Ford has no plans to campaign in Montana before the June 1 primary. Kenneth Neill, Montana campaign chairman for Ford, said the state headquarters expects no change. Senator Chet Blaylock, Carter state manager, also reported no specific commitment.
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