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The Missoulian, Monday, March 4, 1974-3 Concern for Russell Mural Told at a minimum of $250,000, has become a point of concern in recent weeks. By GARY LANGLKY Missoulian State Bureau HKLKNA A legendary Charles Russell mural, valued Some state officials IS ISM Obituaries Irvin Leo Gopert Monida Vaughn, legislative business manager, says several "minor acts" of vandalism occurred last summer when the third floor of the Capitol, where the legislative chambers are located, were unguarded. She said soft drinks were squired on desks and chairs and empty bottles and lighted cigarettes were tossed into the chambers. Suggestions for protection have been sought from the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art. Washington.

D.C. Ken Corte, curator of the state museum, suggests security and periodic restoration work. wondering how best to protect it from vandals. The mural, an historical depicition of Lewis and Clark's meeting the Flathead Indians near Sula in 1805. hangs largely unprotected in the House of Representatives chamber behind the speaker's chair.

The work, about 25 feet long and 1 1 feet wide, was painted by the cowboy artist in 1912 for a fee of $5,000. Its value has increased considerably. The state has insured it for $25,000, but some estimates place its value as high as $6 million. What concerns its admirers is the fact that it could not he replaced if it were destroyed. The threat of damage apparently is real.

Last week, a statue of (ien. Thomas Francis Meagher, territorial governor of Montana in 1866, was sprayed with orange-red paint on its stand in the capitol yard. Browning; 31 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Fearon Chapel.

Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated by the Rev. Joe Obersinner at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Cathlic Mission. East Gate Shopping Center PHONE 549-6163 ST. IGNATIUS Irvin Leo Gopert, 72, of St.

Ignatius, died Sunday at his home. He was born Oct. 29, 1901, in Browning, where he lived for 50 years before moving to Washington for a short time. He moved to St. Ignatius in 1952.

He was a carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Josephine; four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Smith and Mrs. Mary Louise Pepion, both of Valier, Mrs. Shirley Stratton of Missoula and Mrs.

Rita Jones of Zillah, two sons, Marvin of Pablo and John of Tempe, two brothers, Edward and William, both of Browning; two half-sisters, Mrs. Katherine Vile and Mrs. Bernadette Morris, both of Browning; five half-brothers, Louis, John, Rock, Gary and Frank Gopert, all of WITH PRIDE FROM WALGREEN LABORATORIES Andrew Colton KAL1SPELL A prayer service for Andrew James Colton, 3-year-old son of Dr. and Mrs. Earl Colton of Evergreen, will be at 7 p.m.

Monday in the Weatherford Funeral Home. Mass of the Angels will be celebrated by the Rev. Robert Butko at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Matthew's Catholic Church.

Burial will be in Glacier Memorial Gardens. The boy drowned near his home Saturday. He was born June 18, 1970, in Kalispell. Survivors include his parents; three brothers, Daniel, Michael and Bill; a sister, Melissa, and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Edna Colton, all of Kalispell, and maternal grandparents, Mr.

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under the Greyhound sign Social Security Ready To Answer Questions With the rash of full-page ads appearing in national publications, persons often ask us whether or not they should buy books about Social Security that have been advertised in newspapers, in magazines, or on radio or TV, The question is not one that can he answered ves or no, A few facts to start with: You can get reliable information about Social Security, at no charge, from your Social Security office, You can get leaflets and booklets there, too again, no charge (but if you want to buy a number of copies to give to other persons we'll tell you how to get them from the Government Printing Office, i Social Security booklets have to be revised from time to time because of changes in the law. Booklets from Social Security are revised whenever the law is changed. That sounds like a good argument for getting all your information from the horse's mouth us. But before you decide to get all your information about Social Security from the Social Security Administration, let me say that is not exactly what I mean. You may have read some of our leaflets without finding out exactly what you want to know.

You may disagree with us. Or maybe you'll just feel better if you get part of your information from outside the system. Whatever your reason, it's your privilege. We would never say "don't listen to anyone else but us." Proceed With Caution But if you do want to get Social Security information from some other source, I'd like to urge two cautions: First, don't pass up the best source. Until you have talked with us or read our publications, you just can't be well informed about Social Security.

And second, if you want to spend money on a book or leaflet or advice about Social Security from some other source, use the same kind of Montana common sense that you would use in making any other purchase. If you have a lawyer, he is obviously a good source of information on significant legal matters. In many places there are Legal Aid organizations serving veterans that will advise you. You can usually get information from your union, from the trained counselors of service organizations like the Red Cross, and from organizations serving veterans and disabled or retired people. And there are a few publishers who work hard to prepare attractive and useful booklets on Social Security usually for distribution through the reading racks of large firms, new services, and through national organizations.

These books rarely cost more than $1. Some Booklets are Useful Although we don't endorse any non-government publications, we think some of them are useful and well done. But we hate to see misleading ads for overpriced publications. And we fret even more when there is some hint of an official connection, or the information in the overpriced book is wrong. We are particularly annoyed when we see an ad that has been cleverly prepared to give the idea that the advertiser has some kind of official connection, or has access to Social Security records.

When you see that kind of ad read no further. No advertiser can get your Social Security record. But you can get it. If you want a statement of your Social Security record, just ask us for it give us your name, Social Security number, date of birth, and signature we just want to make sure that it's really you and we'll be glad to send you the statement. If you change jobs often you may need to check your record every three years or so, to make sure any correction that's necessary is made.

But if you work for the same employer year after year, you probably don't need to check that often. So, you've asked whether you should buy a booklet on Social Security. What's the answer? Get Free Information First First, we want to make sure that you have copies of the free social Security booklets on the subject you're interested in. For years we've distributed booklets on retirement insurance, survivors benefits, disability insurance and Medicare. Now we also have them on the new Supplemental Security Income program for aged, blind, or disabled people who have limited income and resources.

If you have read the booklets but still have other questions, we want a chance to answer them. We'll be glad to. And then if you want further information, or think we re wrong about something, or if you just want to check up on us, go ahead. But go to reliable sources. Hearings Tuesday PILLOWS Top Speed 55 Across U.S.

By LOUISE COOK Associated Press Writer Slow down! Federal legislation requiring a nationwide 55-mile-per-hour speed limit takes effect Monday and an Associated Press survey showed the states have complied with the law. The measure, designed to conserve fuel by forcing motorists to drive more slowly, was signed by President Nixon on Jan. 2. It gave states 60 days to post a 55 m.p.h. speed limit or face the possible cutoff of federal highway funds.

The deadline actually was midnight Saturday, but the Transportation Department extended it to 12:01 a.m. EDT Monday in order to avoid weekend confusion. Several states lowered speed limits to 50 m.p.h, late last year in response to a request by Nixon, then raised them again, although the Transportation Department said the lower limit was acceptable. All 50 states had moved to lower the speed limit by Sunday some just under the deadline. Speed limits in most areas had been about 70 m.p.h.

with variations depending on the type of road and vehicle or the time of day. The new laws apply equally to all vehicles cars, trucks and buses and are applicable 24 hours a day. Leal B. Loomis HALL Leal B. Loomis, 73, Granite County leather craftsman, died Sunday morning at his home in Hall.

He was born May 16, 1900, in Sundance, Wyo. He came to Montana in 1914, settling in the Highwood area. He worked on ranches there and in the Great Falls area for a number of years. He also worked for the Anaconda Company until retiring in 1965, when he moved to Hall. He was well known for his saddle making and also for his wood carving and paintings.

He was a member of the Montana Cowboy Association. Survivors include three sons. Harold and Garner, both of Butte, and Roland of Boulder; four daughters, Mrs. Marzita Sundet of Portland, Mrs. Hazel Redensek of Great Falls, Mrs.

Sharon Helm of Butte and Mrs. Alta Miler of Bewey; a sister, Mrs. Grace Arnold of Great Falls; one brother, George Loomis of Seattle, and 22 grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the New Chicago Cemetery.

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will be the guest speaker at the Central School Parent-Teacher Association meeting at 8 p.m. Monday in the school gym. A film of activities around the school, made by Ron Dunn's sixth-grade class, will also be shown. FRANKLIN SCHOOL Seventh and eighth-grade science and fine arts fair exhibits will be the center of the Franklin School PTA meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the'gym.

HAWTHORNE SCHOOL Dennis Ryan, candidate for the Dist. 1 board of trustees, will be the speaker at the Hawthorne School PTA meeting. Carmen MeFarland. Dist. 1 vocal music instructor, will lead fourth, fifth and sixth graders in selections of patriotic music.

jaMmm Cr dry cleaner" Formula 44D Vicks Cough MIXTURE 3 oz. size. Projects for biennium. Judiciary. 11:00 room 405.

UB990. regards professional negotiation agreements for teachers. HB1080. additional punishment for persons convicted of a felony when using firearms. HB1085.

inquiry for prisoners accused of violating parole. Local Government. 10:30 a.m.. room 410. HB1048.

raises minimum wage of police in 1st 2nd class cities. HB1050. allows cities to come within provisions thereof a statewide police reserve fund and program. You get a raise for having the company's import cars serviced at MISSOULA IMPORTS Highway 93 S. 549-S178 DI-GEL 100-Tablets $0 29 543-5171 111 E.

SPRUCE ST. study LI HJR77. requests comprehensive of fire protection laws. Natural Resources. 10 00 a.m..

405. HB474. stream preservation bill. HJR73. environmental impact ments analysis.

state- IT'S MO JOKE! A. HELENA iAPi Ths Montana LeflJ-lative Information Office reports the following public hearings are scheduled Tuesday. The schedule is subject to last-minute changes, and persons planning to attend hearings are advised to verify times and places by calling toll-free 1-800-331-3415. Helena-area residents 449-2SS8 Howe Suitfig Committee Hearings Finance And Claims. a.m..

room 343. IIBIltl, appropriates money for capital projects for biennium. HB627. appropriates money to Fish and Game Department for South Sandstone Water-sheding and Recreation Project in Fallon County. Highways and Transportation, on adjournment, room 437.

SB562. allows Highway Department to increase spending for federal aid inlci state highways systems made in any li-nancial district. SB6I8. State Highway Commission mn waive provisions relating to public contractors working beyond when a reduction of full benefits of federal Highway Act of 1921. Judiciary.

a.m. room 436. SB556. establishes positions of Code Commissioner. Natural Resources.

10:30 room 436. SB558. amends Strip Mining Art; deletes et. SB559. mining of scoria under open cut mining act.

SB681. creates "Strip Mining Siting Act." SB684. revision of laws relating to hard rock mining. Legislative Administration. 11 a.m..

room 349. HB60. requests recycling of used paper in state government. State Administration. 10:30 a.m..

room 432. SB538. five-member elected Public Service Commission. SB641. Superintendent of Warm Spnngs be experienced hospital administrator.

SB674. removes notice requiremcnls when agency adopts some rules. SB703. increases compensation of elective officials in eiecuUve and judicial branches. Scute Studiig Cemmitte Hearing Finance And Claims.

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