Education funding and taxation debate at regional conference
Chancellor EB C Elliott urged a scientific study of school taxation as the nation weighs funding needs and public trust. He warned the general property tax is breaking down and urged transparency on government costs, opposing federal aid, with proposals from university leaders on land grants and resource use to boost school revenues.
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EB. C. Elliott
State University
Elliott
John W. Widstoe
University of Utah
Edward O. Sisson
University of
Montana
R. O. Kaufman
Helena
American Bankers’ Association
G. W. Childs
Salt Lake City
Dr. Thomas
Utah
Martien
Lewis and Clark County
Education as a living system grows together in Montana talk
Commissioner Claxton introduces Dr. E O Sisson of the University of Montana who argues education is a living, breathing system not a static foundation. He cautions doubt and pride, urges kinder garden spirit in all departments, and foresees curriculum changes as states expand and diversify.
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Claxton
E. O. Sisson
University of Montana
Sisson
Prussia
Great
Northwest
John W. Widstoe
University of Utah
Montana
Utah
Charles M. de Forest
Education Drives Wealth as Nations Grow
Dr. Claxton argues wealth stems from education, not just natural resources. He presents an algebraic view equating natural resources and native ability with education to explain why England and Scotland prosper with schools while Russia and Mexico lag. The talk urges expanding public schooling and funding, noting U S expenditures outpace the world and urging constitutional tax increases for education.
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Claxton
Russia
India
Mexico
England
Scotland
W. T. Stodden
Hoover fund aids European children in hunger relief drive
The American relief administration began feeding Austrian children in 1919 with 1500 tons of food and public kitchens. By mid 1919 a quarter of a million Austrian children received one meal daily, with plans to reach 300,000 and provide shoes and warm clothing if possible. Total Central Europe needs $20 million before the 1921 harvest. Montanans urged to donate via Dr. Alfred Atkinson at Montana State College.
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American Relief Administration
Austria
Royal Palace of
Schonbrunn
Vienna
OMAINE PREPARES FOR CEREMONIAL BECKON OF SHRINERS
Delegations arrive for a weekend celebration as Missoula Potentate Brechbill and J. C. Harrah join. About 150 Billings Shriners head to the ceremony with many arriving on a special car. Auto accident leave Harrah crutchbound but determined to attend. The event closes with a dance for Shriners and spouses.
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Dillon
Yucatello
Idaho Falls
Billings
Mrs Rosilla Dies in Butte at 65
Marie Rosilla aged 65 died suddenly yesterday afternoon at her daughter's home in Butte. She had lived in Butte six years and is survived by five daughters in Montana, Pennsylvania, Canada, and Ontario. Remains are at Sherman Reed chapel. funeral arrangements await word from relatives.
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Marie Rosilla
Robert Williams
Utah Avenue
Rosilla
Butte
Williams
Sam Mackey
Southern Cross
Miemi
Newcastle
Ellberg
Vieno Rosilla
Toronto
Canada
Sherman & Reed
Leaders Propose Liberal Relief Measures in Economic Crisis
The text advocates individual and community action to ease financial strain. It calls for complete mobilization of financial and spiritual assets, lenient renewals by manufacturers and banks, and a federal finance corporation to aid international buyers. It urges constitutional restraint on further amendments without public consent and warns against centralization in Washington.
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Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Clement
Vermont
Washington
Armenia Crisis Sparks Land Grab Talk in Georgia
TIFLIS, Georgia, Dec. 1. Georgian press urges government to exploit Armenia’s weak position and seize territory in the Bortekha district southwest of Batum, currently held by a feeble Armenian garrison.
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Tiflis
Georgia
Armenia
Bortekha
Batum
Educational conference tackles farm centers and school funding
The afternoon session led by Chancellor Elliott and Dr. Alfred Atkinson debated raising rural education funding and showing returns from agricultural education. Delegates discussed standards for teacher training, Montana's tax needs, and equity in school support across districts, with calls for statewide funding reforms and possible two-year normal school requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Alfred Atkinson
Atkinson
American Physician Reported Imprisoned by Soviets in Moscow
A Riga letter claims Dr S A Janguar of Chicago, an American Red Cross worker, is imprisoned in Moscow after being captured while serving in the Soviet Union. Red Cross officials in Washington say they have no record of such a person among their workers in Europe or in Soviet Russia.
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Riga
American Red Cross
A. Jauguar
Chicago
Moscow
Washington
Dr. S. A. Janguar
Red Cross
Europe
Soviet
Russia
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