OConnor testifies about Colstrip plans under cross examination
George W. OConnor, former Montana Power president, faces tough questions on Colstrip units 3 and 4. The $1 billion coal project would add two 700 megawatt plants to serve Montana and Northwest states. The cross exam delves into contract terms and why hydro capacity upgrades were not pursued.
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Helena
Mont
George W. O’connor
Montana Power Co
Arden Shenker
Department of Natural Resources
O’connor
Montana Power
Shenker
Aptann Power
Colstrip
Montana
Pacific Northwest
Bechtel
April Food Costs Push Up Inflation Signals Mixed Tone
Inflation quickened in April with a six tenth percent rise led by higher meat prices after two-month declines. Nonfood goods and services rose as commerce reports show durable goods purchases up for seven years and equipment imports up nearly 3.5 billion. The Dow fell again, with the market sliding amid the price data.
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Washington
Labor Department
Commerce Department
James L. Pate
Commerce
Dow Jones
ETV Suit Threatens Bozeman HQ Lease Penalty
The Montana Educational Broadcasting Commission may face a $200,000 penalty if the leased Bozeman building is canceled before the 10 year term ends. The lease, to Sour Dough Land and Cattle Co., began Feb 1 1975 with signed actions by Robert Graff and Kenneth Clark.
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Montana Educational Broadcasting Commission
Sour Dough Land and Cattle Co
Robert Graff
Bozeman
Graff
Kenneth Clark
Montana Educational Television
Fure
Educational Television System
Herb Pace
Bozeman Insurance and
Commission
ETV
Anaconda Co. Sees Gradual Upturn After Recession
John B. M. Place, chairman and president of Anaconda Co., told the annual meeting the company expects a gradual recovery as demand rebounds from the recession. He cited hard hit housing, automotive, and utilities sectors as major markets, noting first quarter profits fell and capital expenditures were cut by more than 50 million dollars. He remained optimistic about long term prospects for nonferrous metals, especially aluminum and brass mill products.
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NEW York
Anaconda Co
John B. M. Place
Place
U.S
Zoning board member resigns over city decisions
An original member of the Butte zoning board resigns after five years amid claims of a sham in zoning ordinances. He cites a series of overriden decisions and a dual standard in city rules, noting an appeal to the council that reversed a zoning board ruling. The resignation drew no council response as the city seeks federal funds for jobs and improvements.
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Butte Zoning Board
Butte
Hannibal
Wit
Lenz
Reynolds Distributing
Hathaway nomination clears Senate Interior Committee
The Senate Interior Committee approved Stanley K. Hathaway as secretary of the interior by a 9-4 vote sending the nomination to the full Senate. Supporters cite his pledge to protect the environment while developing resources, while critics point to his Wyoming governorship record on environmental issues.
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Washington
Stanley K. Hathaway
Senate Interior Committee
Senate
Hathaway
Wyoming
Central seniors hear Father Oblinger Tuesday
The Rev. J Oblinger of the Diocese of Helena will address Butte Central seniors at 7:30 PM Tuesday in the Civic Center as 162 graduates receive diplomas from Central principal Rev. John McCoy. An academic excellence award and band performances accompany the events.
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J Oblinger
Diocese of
Helena
Butte Central
Civic Center
John McCoy
Butte
Father Oblinger
Raymond Hun
Hunthausen
Mary Julianne O’flannigan
Eileen Marie Johnson
War Bonnet Inn
St. Ann Church
Central
South
North Central
Anaconda Approves School Levies in 1975-76 Vote
Voters approve permissive levies raising 1 245 597 for Anaconda schools in the 1975 76 fiscal year with about 27 percent turnout. Elementary levy supports 350 000 for Anaconda Central High purchases and 519 646 for operation and maintenance. high school levy approves 375 951 for O M. Voter tallies show strong approval across 12 precincts.
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Anaconda
Herb Swanson
Anaconda Central High
Warm Springs
Big Hole
Montana Judge Campaign Receives $1 Donation
A San Francisco man contributed a single dollar to Judge Tom Judge's presidential campaign. The donor cited the governor's San Francisco Examiner Chronicle opinion advocating Montana coal resources to aid national energy needs without harming agriculture. The clipped bill appeared on the Judge page.
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Helena
Tom Judge
Pony
San Francisco
San Francisco Examiner and Chronicle Sunday
Judge
Montana
Sikes Profit from Island Bill Ties to Gulf Property
Public records tie Rep. Robert Sikes to a real estate concern that benefitted from a 1962 bill he drafted to lift restrictions on two Gulf islands. The investment yielded nearly 1.99 million dollars on a 230 thousand dollar base, with Sikes' share still producing revenues after liquidation. No response from Sikes. lawyers speak for him. Weather outlook notes showers, warmer, 45 and 35.
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Destin, Fla
Robert Sikes
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
Sikes
Elgin Air Force Base
Bert Rand
John Ingoldsby Jr
Washington
Ingoldsby
Arizona builders pursue new dirigible in open field near Phoenix
C W Conrad and son Darwin are constructing a large aluminum frame in arid farmland about 40 miles southeast of Phoenix to revive airship travel. They estimate total material costs at 40 000 and say 200 000 more could launch the craft, which would be powered by three V8 engines and carry up to 50 passengers at 80 mph.
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Phoenix
Ariz
C. W. Conrad
Darwin
Conrads
Atlantic
Darwin Conrad
Conrad
Zeppelin
Hindenburg
U.S
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O'Connor
ETV Suit
Columbia Gardens
East Butte
Cliff Moore
Kathleen Cook
Senate Committee
Okays Hathaway
Oblinger
Levies
Judge's Campaign
Standard State Bureau
Salon
The
New York Times
Rand
Congress
Arizona
John Fialka
Washington Star
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