Montana property taxes rise by record 34.4 million
Montana property owners face a record 34.4 million jump in taxes to 266.7 million for the year, led by nearly 23 million for public schools. The Montana Taxpayers Association cites a four year rise of 81.4 million while Gov. Judge touts tax reform hopes.
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Record temps spark rising area streams across Montana
Temperatures climbed to 83 degrees in Butte as warm weather sent streams rising. Divide Creek near Feely Hill and the Big Hole River swelled new banks. Jefferson and Boulder rivers ran high but not dangerously. Beaverhead stayed muddy under Clark Canyon Dam. Madison Campgrounds east of Ennis stayed dry and full of campers.
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Two Butte lawyers deny ties to Woodahl plot
In Deer Lodge the trial of inmates Lavon Bretz and Merrel Cline revealed names of lawyers claiming to fund a murder plot against Attorney General Robert Woodahl. Neil J. Lynch and John Prothero were listed. Lynch denies involvement and Prothero says the testimony is incredible.
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Tape played in murder-for-hire case in Montana trial
In Deer Lodge the Lavon Bretz and Merrel Cline trial featured a stereo played tape of an alleged conversation with Jack LaMere about hiring someone to kill Attorney General Robert Woodahl. The obscenity filled transcript by Thomas Shipp was admitted into evidence over defense objections.
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Congress approves 413 billion budget plan amid debate
Congress passes a 413.3 billion spending ceiling for fiscal 1977, aiming to spur jobs and extend tax cuts. Ford calls the bill excessive and warns he would veto if presented for action, while Republicans warn of inflation from higher interest. Senate support borders on party lines.
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Tanker Urquiola spills oil off La Coruna Spain
The Urquiola struck a reef near La Coruna causing a massive oil spill that threatens fishing and tourism in the region. Authorities say nearly half a million barrels spilled in the first day as detergen ts and dispersants were used to combat the slick. Beaches Santa Christina and Bastagueiro were coated, and biologists warn local marine life faces contamination.
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PSC denies Montana rail rate hike request at midhearing
Montana Public Service Commission rejected a rail rate increase bid from Burlington Northern Milwaukee Road Union Pacific and Butte Anaconda and Pacific railroads at the midpoint of a three day hearing. The PSC ruled the railroads failed to prove Montana specific costs and revenues justify intrastate increases and left in place current rates pending ICC action.
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Senators press probe into JFK assassination reasons
The Senate Intelligence Committee voted to back an analytic probe into why Lee Harvey Oswald killed President John F. Kennedy. Chairman Frank Church said materials would go to a new panel overseeing intelligence. A subcommittee will report on CIA and FBI performance, due by month’s end.
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Norfolk bar killer sought to “clean out pimps and dope pushers”
David McRae Jr, 22, a former Army MP and mailman’s son, walked into Club 304 in Norfolk on Thursday and fatally shot four patrons after warning of his plan to purge pimps and prostitutes. Three others were wounded before he killed himself. The victims had extensive criminal histories, totaling about 66 pages, police said.
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