City Does Not Own Thompson Park, Says City Atty
City Atty. W. N. Geagan says Thompson Park ten to twelve miles south of Butte largely belongs to others. Only a tiny mining claim deeded to the city remains city property, with supervisory rights over recreation. He notes numerous owners lie within park bounds and cites possible legal hurdles if the city pursues ownership.
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Thompson Park
W. N. Geagan
Butte
Geagan
Sisters of Charity
City Board of Recreations
Silver Bow County
Bob Rowling
Steel price hike approved under Phase 4 rules
Washington AP The Cost of Living Council approved a $4.50 per ton rise in flat rolled steel prices, effective Oct. 1, allowing a dollar for dollar pass through to consumers. The move, part of Phase 4 anti inflation measures, could lift retail costs for appliances and autos, with further increases possible Jan 1.
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Washington
Cost of Living Council
E.B. Speer
U.S. Steel
Dunlop
Nixon calls Congress to a constructive partnership in State of the Union
President Nixon urged Congress to act swiftly on administration bills from revenue sharing to tax reforms. He praised a congressional renaissance and pledged cooperation while opposing red ink funding, tax increases, and major defense cuts. House and Senate leaders welcomed his approach and promised strategy meetings.
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Watergate
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Senate
House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Carl Albert
Dokla
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
Butte manganese plant fire sparks volunteer city firemen clash
A blaze at the Domestic Manganese and Development Co plant in Butte destroyed an ore bin and burned inside a wooden roofed main structure while firefighters from Boulevard Racetrack Floral Park and Home Atherton battled the flames. Tensions rose as volunteers and city crews argued over who should handle the blaze.
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Manganese and Development Co
South
Montana
Anaconda Co
John H. Cole
Dave Tahija
Maganese and Development Co
Pao
Boulevard
Racetrack
Floral Park
Home Atherton
Montana railroads seek 2.7 percent freight increase
Three Montana railroads Burlington Northern Milwaukee Road and Union Pacific petition the Public Service Commission for a combined 2.7 percent freight rate rise. Lawyer Barry McGrath cites higher Railroad Retirement Act of 1973 costs and a higher tax base as causes. The two-part request would raise rates by 2 percent Oct 1 to cover retirement costs and 0.7 percent Jan 1 to reflect the new tax base.
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Helena
Montana
Public Service Commission
Burlington Northern
Milwaukee Road
Union Pacific
Barry McGrath
St. Paul
McGrath
Butte Weather Forecast Mostly Fair With Thundershowers
A Mostly fair day in Butte with some afternoon thundershowers. Today's outlook calls for a high around 76 and a low near 38. Weather map on page 7.
House approves bill banning little cigar ads on TV and radio
The House passed a bill to extend the current cigarette ad ban to little cigars. If Nixon signs, ads for these cigars would be barred on television and radio, aiming to close a perceived safety gap since cigarette ads have been banned since 1971.
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New York Times
Washington
House
Nixon
House Commerce Committee
Mystery surrounds sale of 400 tons of gold worth $1.5 billion
The New York Times reports a possible sale of four hundred tons of gold from a single cache in recent months. Officials point to an Arab as a likely seller, with theories ranging from Juan Peron to Libyan and Greek regimes. Banks in London and Zurich reportedly organized a large consortium to handle the deal as gold traders dispute the event.
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Italian Finance Ministry
Rome
Juan Peron
Europe
Opus Dei
Spain
George Papadopoulos
Greece
Muammar al Qaddafi
Libya
London
Zurich
State officials mull capital building plans in Helena
In Helena the Legislative Council heard multi million dollar options to expand the Capitol complex. Proposals include a south wing up to 3 million, a Supreme Court Building and Capitol remodeling near 5 million, and using federal highway funds to create a Highway Department Complex while buying the existing building. Council chairman Carroll A. Graham said the Capitol may need to be two to three times larger. The Long Range Building Committee backed an extension as the swiftest fix for space strain, with a plan to add 75 000 to 100 000 square feet.
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Supreme Court
Highway Department
Helena
Council
Carroll A. Graham
D-Lodge
Frank Murray
Robert L. Woodahl
William H. Bertsche
Great Falls
William R. Lowe
Billings
Capitol
Death by own action ends case of embezzler Goldes
New York report states Seymour Goldes, facing sentencing for embezzling over 1.2 million from client Allen Funt, allegedly killed himself. Justice George Roberts noted Sonenshein advised the defendant is deceased. Police and medical examiner confirm suicide by sleeping pill overdose. The body was found at the Biltmore Hotel by Goldes' wife Joan.
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New York
Allen Funt
Seymour Goldes
State Supreme Court
George Roberts
William Sonenshein
Semour Goldes
Goldes
Joan
Biltmore Hotel
Beef price stays about the same after controls lift
Beef prices were freed from controls for the first time in months yet shoppers saw little change at the counter. Traders and consumers weigh future moves as industry players say demand will guide prices. Officials note one day’s data shows no rise, but expect possible increases later if demand shifts.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
Gilbert Fourmique
Econo-Meats
New Orleans
John T. Dunlop
Cost of Living Council
Gary Rush
Memphis
Tenn
Montana farmers face drought despite high prices
Montana farmers, after a dry spell, see mixed gains as wheat and beef prices rise but poor yields strain income. Some say profits depend on moisture. others warn drought could push some out of business. Seeding decisions next year hinge on favorable weather and finances.
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Helena
Golden
Montana
Lackman
Campus drinking gets okay
University of Montana system regents approved student room drinking on campus. They left it to each unit to set reasonable rules for consumption, excluding sale. The question of on campus sales was deferred at the request of student body officers.
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Arthur Hutchinson
State Bureau
Helena
University of Montana
State Board of Regents
Regents
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