Goldwater backs resignation if Agnew indicted
Sen. Barry Goldwater said Agnew would likely resign if indicted and warned impeachment would follow, predicting a full year process. He floated Gov. Nelson Rockefeller or Connally as acceptable successors, while Nixon aides denied pressing for Agnew’s resignation.
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Highway Commission picks Basin route for I 15 and I 90
Montana Highway Commission approves Basin linking route for Interstate 15 with I 90 at Butte ending a long environmental and political dispute. The Basin path follows present U S 91 from Boulder to Butte and has strong backing from Butte interests amid prior two lane plans and federal four lane rule changes.
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Senate approves pension reform bill
The Senate passed a private pension reform measure 93 to 0 to ensure funded plans deliver benefits, provide 15 year vesting, and establish a government insurance plan for underfunded private pensions. It offers tax incentives for individuals outside private plans and self employed workers. The bill expands on Nixon proposals and moves to the House for consideration.
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House Upheld Nixon Veto On Minimum Wage Bill
The House sustained President Nixon's veto of a bill raising the minimum wage from 1.60 to 2.00 this year and 2.20 next year, affecting 7 million workers including household staff. The 259 to 164 vote fell short of a two thirds override. Montana delegation split along party lines with Shoup opposing and Melcher for. AFL-CIO leader Meany condemned the outcome as a victory for exploitation and greed.
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County tax relief for residents. Butte tax rises
Silver Bow County lowers total taxes by 2.81 mills for 1973-74 to 217.3 mills, while city residents in Butte face an increase to 275.62 mills. Walkerville shows a major cut to 244.70 mills per 10 000 of home value. district school taxes shift under a new state equalization law.
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UAW Council Approves Chrysler Pact Ahead of Ratification
The United Auto Workers Chrysler Council approved contracts covering 117000 production workers and 10500 salaried staff. The deals now go to Chrysler locals for ratification votes Thursday through Sunday with seven dissenting votes among over 200 council members. The white collar pact was finalized around noon.
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Butte agrees to seek variance to keep upgrade traffic light
City aldermen vote to ask the State Highway Commission for a variance to retain the Excelsior and Caledonia signal if federal signing funds are approved. The project covers eight Silver Bow County road segments and must meet federal counts, or funding falls through.
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Governor Judge Seeks Broad Montana Campaign Reform
Gov. Thomas L. Judge unveils a 35 page plan to overhaul Montana election laws creating a state campaign finances watchdog. The measure bans corporate and cash contributions, requires personal financial disclosures, sets contribution limits, extends equal time rules, and empowers a new five year, 22000 salary commissioner to pursue violations and supervise investigations.
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