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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1927
Page
4
An Anaconda Standard editorial argues that most crooks refuse lasting reform and notes prison only protects society. It calls for an enlarged systematic approach and envisions a self supporting custodial community with farms shops churches and schools to detain offenders until genuine reform appears.
The article lauds a first degree murder verdict against Gray and Snyder for the March 20 killing. It praises swift trials, rejects anti capital punishment arguments, and notes potential appeals. It emphasizes gender not influencing justice and asserts the jury’s conscientiousness and adherence to law.
Judge William McAdoo of New York argues that the love of easy money drives most crime. He cites 16 years as city magistrate and former police commissioner, noting heredity and environment influence little. He says many youths start crime as lazy loafers seeking quick gains.
Washington diplomats consider summer retreats beyond the capital, eyeing New England and Montana locales. They envision Deer Lodge valley and Glacier Park as alternatives to Mount Powell and Saranac, while noting party debates over prohibition and political strategy.
A health note features Dr Frank Mc detailing many alleged causes of sea sickness and remedies. He cites eye strain, overeating, tumors, fluid balance in the inner ear, and even mental fear as factors. The piece also touches on pregnancy sensitivity, diet, and pseudo cure plans, concluding with a 1927 copyright notice.
A dense dispatch lists multiple radio time slots and programs across stations in Minneapolis, Des Moines, Omaha, Los Angeles, Seattle, Hollywood, Oakland, and Portland. It names hosts, musical acts, orchestras, and program blocks with approximate times, ranges, and frequencies, reflecting a broad Midwest and West Coast schedule.
The astrology reading predicts a favorable day with early morning caution. Farmers may face temporary disappointment under planetary influence. Writers editors and publishers are urged to expect auspicious outcomes. Advertising rules are especially favorable with a rise in book buying if the stars align.
The sole protest against the three-cent gasoline tax was withdrawn, adding 2029.95 to highway funds for April. Farmers Oil of Shelby paid its April tax under protest without explanation. The Board of Equalization was informed of the withdrawal. The action surprised observers given the 1925 law's constitutional standing.
Crowds along the New York waterfront await news on a French bid to cross the Atlantic from Rockland Maine to Gloucester in a bid tied to Nungesser and Col. Captain Colt and the French team. Reports say the plane flew westward toward Ireland with unclear progress amid poor visibility and radio silence.
Governor Balzar plans special counsel to prosecute State Treasurer Ed Malley and associates George Cole and H C Clapp, former Carson Valley Bank cashier, charged with $61 000 embezzlement from Nevada treasury. Allegations claim losses from stock ventures in 1919 and $180,000 in Signal Hill oil speculation, with public admissions of misused funds and shared deficits totaling about $517,000.
Professor Conkling reviewed the U S highway situation noting lack of federal data hindering a connected interstate system. He cited 1915 16 federal road expenditures at 549 000 000 versus rivers and bars projects at 4544. He warned highways tie to schools churches and press, with 20 000 000 automobiles in operation and varying ton mile returns across road types. Traffic control and arterial highways were urged, with proposals for uniform signals and regulated parking.
Anaconda and Deer Lodge hosts a week of Butte Mines band and Modern Woodmen events at Rosemont hall. The carnival committee plans special features to entertain visiting friends, with nightly band concerts led by Bandmaster Sam Treloar and a large crowd joining the festivities. An automobile prize will close the week as attendees enjoy the carnival and sports display.
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