Mansfield Seeks Six Month Vietnam Troop Withdrawal Amendment
Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield reopens the Vietnam debate by attaching a six month withdrawal amendment to the military bill. He argues the Defense Department fatality and casualty figures demand no more blood, urging ceasefire talks with North Vietnam and phased troop withdrawals tied to POW releases. The House previously rejected a similar measure. passage now hinges on House votes amid a presidential election backdrop in South Vietnam.
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Mike Mansfield
Vietnam
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Mansfield
House
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Casulty
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South Vietnam
Mike Page
Federal foes join Montana Power rate hearing in Helena
The federal government and a rising list of opponents challenge Montana Power Co. rate requests as hearings begin in the Capitol. Army Capt. Drescher and Helena attorney Leaphart press concerns over higher gas and electric charges while a Sunday protest by about 200 low income residents voices opposition.
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J.E. Corette
Montana Power Co
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Helena
Corette
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Capitol
U.S
Russell
Boulder school to gain six new residential cottages
State Institutions Director Kellner outlined $1.6 million for six new Boulder River School and Hospital cottages to house 152 patients and enable demolition of three aging buildings. He noted a sidetracked plan to convert part of the Boulder hospital for Jefferson County and cited wage hikes under the legislature and Emergency Employment Act.
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Jefferson County
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Hert M. Perry
John Cavan
Butte Teachers Face Freeze Reversal on Salary Increases
Butte school board reversed its stance and won't grant raises during the wage-price freeze. Teachers will still receive September pay on Oct 1 but November checks will be adjusted to reclaim the increases. The freeze also covers most district staff pending contract-based reviews. If lifted on Nov 12, all personnel would receive scheduled increases.
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Internal Revenue Service
Valencia Street
Skyway
Allen Street
James Keyes
John Burke
Anaconda Co
Harrison, Washington
Grant
Caper Ends as Wages Highlight Sunday Work
Fragmentary note mentions double pay for Sunday shifts and a weather update with a 46 25 outlook. Partial forecast references rain showers and a weather map on Page 3.
Butte to vote on new South Side school building
Butte voters will decide Nov 6 on constructing a new school on the South Side. The school board wanted the election with the Nov 4 Constitutional Convention vote, but County Attorney Larry Stimatz advised the law is unclear and suggested a separate election.
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Rick Foote
Standard
Butte
Butte School Board
Larry Stimatz
Metro sewer rate stays at fourteen dollars after split vote
County commissioners cut Metro Sewer charges for 1971 72 from 26 to 14 with Kissock and Holman voting for the reduction while O Leary opposed. November bills will show 7 for maintenance and 7 for the treatment plant per unit.
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Metro
Joe A. Kissock
Earl J. Holman
Lucille C. O Leary
George D. McGrath
Board of County Commissioners
Metro Sewer
Montana Senator Lynch apologizes to Supreme Court
Helena AP reports Neil J. Lynch asked the Montana Supreme Court for forgiveness for public remarks about pending building bond litigation. He cited a mix of senatorial and lawyer roles and his opposition to a State Highway Department complex as the source of his wrath. Two senators, Dick Ozivi and Jean Turnage, joined him in urging restraint and explained Lynch wears two hats. The court considered contempt vs disciplinary hearings during a 25 minute session.
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Neil Lynch
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Dick Ozivi
Great Falls
Jean A. Turnage
Dzivi
James T. Harrison
Serpent Handling Faith Faces Legal Limits in Appalachia
In Newport Tennessee the Holiness Church of God in Jesus Name rattles boxes awaiting spirit possession to reveal serpents drawn from the hills. The faithful believe Mark XVI 17 18 justifies handling venomous snakes as a test of faith, but laws have curtailed the practice leaving only a few communities still practicing.
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Newport, Tenn
Holiness Church of God In Jesus Name
the Holiness
Appalachians
Cnet
Plastic surgery seen as kindest option amid vanity craze
A New York Times feature traces cosmetic surgery’s rise from taboo practice to common medical procedure. Doctors cite growing demand across ages and occupations for procedures from facelifts to breast work and body contouring. Concerns persist about vanity versus necessity and safety.
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Lynn Haney
New York
Dorothea Waybright
West Palm Beach
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