28 Sep 1972
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1972
Page
1
Butte proposes a 20 000 square foot public safety facility funded by 400 000 Model Cities and 200 000 revenue sharing. The project costs cover construction land and fees with no recurring future funding after completion. The city would sponsor operate and maintain the building.
White House officials rejected claims that Kissinger reached a cease fire agreement with North Vietnamese negotiators in Paris. Kissinger returned to Washington after two secret meetings while press aides stressed no substantive deal existed. Stocks rallied on optimism but authorities cautioned against assuming resolution.
The Civil Aeronautics Board approved new charter flight rules allowing general public access to low cost trips to Europe and beyond. Industry sources expect round trips from New York to Europe as low as 175 dollars and West Coast to Europe around 300 dollars, with potential court challenges from scheduled airlines.
President Nixon defends staying in Washington to monitor Democratic spending while McGovern aides accuse Nixon of missteps on the campaign trail in California. Sargent Shriver delivers a major speech for the Democratic ticket as George McGovern plans next campaign stops in Washington amid fund raising in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Senate approved a measure by 76 to 5 to let retirees earn up to 3000 dollars a year without losing benefits, exceeding the current 1680 limit. The Mansfield amendment faces cost concerns, while Goldwater opposed removing the test entirely.
In daylight on a Wednesday afternoon in New York a 56 year old lawyer and civic worker, Herman Blaser, was mugged by three youths. He was beaten and robbed of his wallet watch and pants pocket contents and treated for bruises and chipped teeth. Blaser, former head of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, said about 100 bystanders watched as the attack occurred near Ox Hill Hospital. The assailants were described as three youths aged about 17 to 20.
Twenty three year old Larry Toner sought a split level home near Howell but a dispute with his builder led to the house being sawn in half. One wing sits on the foundation while the other was moved about fifteen feet away.
Police Sgt. Joseph Reiner on night patrol saw a woman jump from a car with a white rabbit. He chased the suspect six blocks but slipped, tearing his shirt. The rabbit escaped as Reiner called for help, prompting two more police cars to respond.
Brief city note reports Butte police or officials taking a firm stance against drug pushers in local areas. No further details given in the readable text.
City planner Tom Hawkins presented preliminary findings showing pronounced deterioration in Butte's central business district and a need for about 3 million dollars to bring 193 buildings up to code. Merchants disagree, urging either relocation or refurbishment while noting growth in office space and hotel shortages. Hawkins favors action, including demolitions, parking, trees, parks, and promoting historic buildings as tourist draws. He warns Berkeley Pit expansion and a major uptown employer move could worsen the district.
Establishment of a customs station at the Port of Butte was cleared by federal authorization, making Mining City an official port of entry. Announcement came from Eugene T. Rassides, with Sen. Mike Mansfield and Rep. Dick Shoup reporting from Washington.
Three US airmen freed by North Vietnam refused King’s offer of a night’s bed medical care and transit home. They chose to stay with antiwar activists and fly home on commercial airliners via Copenhagen after a tense 20 minute meeting with U.S. Charge d Affaires Adolph Dubs at Moscow's airport.
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