Senate approves draft bill extending military service
The Senate passes a bill extending the draft to June 23, 1973 by 55 to 30, sending it to the White House. The measure includes a $2.4 billion pay hike aimed at building a volunteer force by late 1973, with date uncertain due to a wage freeze. The vote marks a victory for President Nixon and a setback for antiwar senators seeking harsher terms.
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Washington
Senate
White House
Nixon
House
How they voted on draft law extension in Senate
Washington AP reports Senators Mansfield and Metcalf two Democrats from Montana joined the minority as the Senate approved a two year extension of the draft law by a 55 to 30 vote.
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Washington
Mike Mansfield
Lee Metcalf
D-Month
Senate
Sewer levy may be cut
The Silver Bow County Board of Commissioners may rescind a large increase in the Butte Metro Sewer levy after Atty. Gen. Robert Woodahl confirmed a 30 day notice and three publication requirement. TAC said a suit to record the increase is unnecessary. funds for the suit would be refunded.
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Silver Bow
TAC
George McGrath
Stimatz
Metro Sewer
State Health Board
Metro
Si Holman
Woodahl
U S Planes Strike North Vietnam in Large Six Hour Raid
An armada of 250 U S planes attacked North Vietnam in a six hour raid from dawn to noon. Fighter-bombers conducted 200 bombing strikes in the southern panhandle while 50 supporting aircraft jammed radar, provided cover, and conducted recon. All planes returned safely. no damage assessment released.
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Saigon
U.S
North Vietnam
Panhandle
Demilitar Zone
Model City fails to reach youth in Youth in Action program
Model City officials reviewed an evaluation showing the Youth in Action project has not met its main goal of giving youth a viable influence in community affairs. The Youth Congress, once active, did not produce the expected engagement as efforts continue to address youth exodus in Butte.
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Model City
Model City Board
Don Peoples
Butte
Peoples
Youth Congress
Montana Hospital Association Meets in Butte
More than 250 hospital administrators and staff gather for the 37th Montana Hospital Association convention at the Hotel in Butte. Association president Thomas Underriner opens sessions. Dr. Leo Gehrig discusses hospital care delivery systems. meetings cover rate review, complaint investigations, bylaws and planning with speakers Harold Pluimer and Phil Goodwin.
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The
Montana Hospital Association
Aoe
Butte
Thomas Underriner
Great Falls
Association
Leo J. Gehrig
American Hospital Association
Montana
Harold P. Pluimer
Minneapolis
Phil Goodwin
Hillcrest Medical Center
Tulsa
Oklo
Butte School District leaves assistant superintendent position open
The Butte School District 1 board, after a closed session, decided Monday night to leave the assistant superintendent post vacant due to financial reasons. Board chairman John Mack announced the decision, indicating no immediate hire plan.
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Butte
John Mack
Board holds vacancy as Barry position remains open
Barry resigns as assistant superintendent on Sept 13 and Charles Davis is named primary school administrator with full responsibility. Barry’s duties to be reassigned and funds redirected to a computer for Butte Vo Tech. Trustees vote unanimously to accept IBM 1130 computer bid of $65,160 for one year, following computer advisory committee recommendations. The panel also urged hiring a computer center director and two instructors.
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Vince Barry
Mack
Charles Davis
Barry
International Business Machines
Vo-Tech Computer Advisory Committee
Vo-Tech
IBM
House votes to move prayer amendment on school prayer
The House bypassed committee by filing a discharge petition that now requires a floor vote on a constitutional amendment to permit prayer in public schools. The move, backed by 218 members including two Democrats and one Republican, targets overturning 1963 Supreme Court rulings banning required Bible reading and compulsory prayer.
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Washington
House
Judiciary Committee
Bers
Supreme Court
Floyd V. Hicks
Charles J. Carney
Ohio
Butte Weatherwarmer days and fair skies predicted
Mostly fair conditions in Butte with a warming trend. Today's outlook lists a high near 60 and a low around 25, with details on the weather map on Page 6.
Mao not ill or dead say Chinese Communist sources
Chinese Communist sources in New York said Mao Tse Tung, 77, is in good health and not seriously ill or deceased. They cited no explanation for canceling the Oct 1 National Day parade or the reported three day flight suspension, and hinted celebrations would take another form. Reports from Taipei mentioned abnormal air activity and trips by high ranking officials.
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New York
Mao Tse-Tung
Mao
Peking
Taipei
China
Montana Highway Commission awards $4.87 million in road contracts
The Montana Highway Commission on Tuesday awarded three road projects totaling $4,867,223. Jefferson-Grade gravel, pave, fence and sign work on 6.8 miles of the Boulder Hill south section of Interstate 15. Washington Construction Co., Missoula, bid $4,715,636.
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Helena
Montana Highway Commission
Jefferson
Boulder Hill
Washington Construction Co
Missoula
Unions plan vote on tentative Anaconda pact
The tentative agreement between Anaconda Co and its union labor forces will be voted on Wednesday to approve or reject. About 6100 Montana copper workers could return to work if accepted, ending a strike dating from July 1 in its 84th day. Voting times and locations are listed for Operating Engineers Local 375 Teamsters Local 2 Machinists Local 88 Pipefitters Local 316 Boilermakers Local 130.
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Anaconda Co
Montana
Copperoducer
Operating Engineers Local 375
Butte High Auditorium
Butte Metal Trades and
Tri-City Metal Trades Council
Miners Union Hall
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Miriam Gowdy
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