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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1928
Page
4
Anaconda Standard notes a safety device will be used and feeder lines are planned linking the main transcontinental service with Chicago and the twin cities St Paul and Minneapolis. The two and a half times fare proposal may push travelers to remain on the all rail system, and airplanes are unlikely to replace rail in many years.
Utah senator King warns the Democratic party must resist growing federal power as Congress spends record sums. He cites 5 billion dollar appropriations and 850 million in next year’s federal salaries, noting a trend toward centralized government and shrinking state authority. A Houston convention declaration could shape the party’s future.
President Atterbury of the Pennsylvania lines endorses joint air rail travel to serve the public and boost profits. The coast-to-coast relay starts with New York to Los Angeles, using 14 passenger planes at 90 mph with potential actual speeds up to 120 mph. Night flying is excluded and the route emphasizes safe year-round conditions and railroad cross-links.
The University of Montana honored Dr. John H. Durston in recognition of forty years of leadership in journalism and service to Montana. The dean of the profession, a Yale and Heidelburg alumnus with broad European and American knowledge, was celebrated for his scholarship, influence, and devotion to the state’s educational and public development.
The May unemployment picture shows improvement since April with rising farm labor demand and large gains in auto and steel industries. Building activity and road work reduce unemployed skilled and unskilled labor, while political and national notes frame the era as favorable despite chatter about a presidential year.
Sixteen persons aboard the torpedoed steamship Carolina were drowned with 19 survivors landing at Lewes Delaware. The vessel fell to German submarine U-37. One German crew member was detained by the U-boat commander. Local business matters drew L L Wilson to the city and Lee R Light of Dillon attended appointments before returning home.
The article notes the heaviest snowfall in 28 years triggering the worst state railroad disruption with multiple snowslides and washouts in the north. R Sutherland of Butte visits Anaconda on business and stays at the Montana hotel. EB Wynne, Butte police chief, leaves Anaconda for home after two days in the city. Mrs Charles W French of Anaconda visits Butte for several days to see friends and relatives.
The steamship Merrimac was taken into Santiago harbor and sunk to block the Spanish fleet from leaving. Navy Constructor Hobson and seven men carried out the dangerous mission. Judge O Bannon visited Anaconda for legal business and friends. William Wallace, Helena lawyer, was in Anaconda yesterday. Chief Flannery of the Butte fire department left for a month’s vacation in Omaha Nebraska.
An astrology notice warns of misfortune and deception today, urging caution for political and travel matters. The piece also lists NBC Pacific Coast Network schedule entries for Kansas City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Omaha, Denver, Los Angeles, Oakland, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, and Spokane with various programs and times, ending with Memory Lane featuring Elvira Higgins.
The listing outlines the 4:00 Voters' Service program on How Party Platforms Are Made across WRC WTMSJ KSD Woc WHO WHAS and others, followed by 5:30 Seiberling Singers musical comedy numbers on multiple stations. At 6:30 Rhythmic Ripples with orchestra, 7:00 Clicquot Eskimos and orchestra, then 7:30 Dance Music across WEAF KSD WHO WOW WDAF and more.
In a 20 years past small town wedding scene at the Higgins home guests celebrate with games songs and dancing. Mary Groom contralto and Eileen Piggott soprano perform a half hour of old time songs including Second Hand Rose Over the Hills to Mary Under the Bamboo Tree Keep a Little Cozy Corner in Your Heart for Me At Parting Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland. The program airs on KOMO Seattle and KGO Oakland.
The Calpet Texas Rounders will be on air tonight from 8 to 9 o'clock through NBC Pacific Coast Network stations. Stations listed include KHQ Spokane KOMO Seattle KGW Portland KGO Oakland and KFI Los Angeles.
Planquette's operetta Chimes of Normandy will air tonight on the Eveready program from 9 to 9 30 o’clock as part of the NBC Pacific Coast Network. Max Dolin conducts the Eveready orchestra for the tale of the Marquis de Corneville returning to Normandy to reclaim his castle and rescue Germain from her uncle. Through KHQ Spokane KOMO Seattle KGW Portland KGO Oakland KPO San Francisco and KFI Los Angeles the broadcast will reach listeners of the tabloid presentation.
The Trocaderans regular dance music hour with staff artists during intermissions will be broadcast from 11 to 12 tonight via NBC Pacific Coast Network stations KOMO Seattle KGW Portland and KFI Los Angeles.
Don Amaizo ends his adventures in a final bullfight told by his interpreter in a NBC Pacific Coast Network broadcast from 9 30 to 10 o clock. The Bow Bar and the Baton dubbed the Wizard of the Three Bs will headline the narrative of daring and humor with two Don solos including Obertass by Wieniawski.
The program lists pieces by Valverde Sousa Lacome Wieniawski and Bizet among others. Notable selections include Dramatic Tension Los Toros Stars and Stripes Forever and Slumber Boat. The half hour broadcast airs on KHQ Spokane KOMO Seattle KGW Portland KGC Oakland KPO San Francisco and KFI Los Angeles.
A brief devotional quotes Psalm 57 1-2 urging mercy from God. Believers seek shelter in the shadow of the Almighty and trust in divine protection amid calamities. The reflection emphasizes mercy refuge and faith in God who performs all things.
A diplomat and a clerk argue over footwear during a market scene as a woman complains a purchase is tight. The clerk reveals the shoes are two sizes smaller than ordered, yet the diplomat confirms the size matches the original order. The exchange ends with acknowledgment of the mistake.
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