Montana Govoners Proclaims War Veterans Measure On 1950 Ballot
The 1950 Montana proclamation announces Initiative Fifty-Four to fund veterans pay through a 22 million bond issue. It creates a War Veterans Compensation Fund funded by a cigarette tax and authorizes bonds payable from the tax sole. The measure shapes the bond retirement plan and penalties, with filing and signing details by Gov John W Bonner and Secretary of State Sam Mitchell.
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Montana
Monana
John W. Bonner
State of
United States
War Veterans’ Compensation Fund
Helena
Yosts Sues All Claimants in Montana District Court
In the Sixth Judicial District of Sweet Grass County Montana J George Yost and Mary Yost sue all persons claiming any interest in or lien upon the described real property The case names the plaintiffs and a broad defendant group in a civil action seeking proper legal resolution of the property interests.
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J. George Yost
Mary Yost
County
Sweet Grass
State of
Montana
Federal Bank of Spokane
Sixth Judicial District
County of
Call for bids on portable gravel conveyor equipment
Sweet Grass County Montana invites bids on an 18 inch by 51 foot heavy duty portable belt conveyor with 24 inch truss and full features. Bids due by 2 00 p m September 6 1950 to the Clerk of the Board at Big Timber. Auction details include factory specs and F O B Big Timber.
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Sweet Grass
Montana
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Dick Armstrong
Notice of Probate of Will in Sweet Grass County
Beulah Patterson, clerk, announces in the Sweet Grass County court Big Timber Montana that on September 6 1950 at 10:00 AM the court will hear Jean N Jarretts petition for probate of Ralph C Jarrett deceaseds last will and testament and issuance of letters testamentary any interested party may appear and contest the petition
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Sixth Judicial District
Montana
Sweet Grass
Ralph C. Jarrett
Big Timber
Jean N. Jarrett
City seeks bids for motor grader procurement
The City Council of Big Timber Montana will accept sealed bids until 8 p m September 5 1950 for one motor grader. Specifications require a tandem drive unit not less than.
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Ted C. Busha
Big Timber
Montana
Montana amendment to split Labor and Industry from Agriculture
State act details the submission to Montana voters in November 1950 of a constitutional amendment to create separate Department of Agriculture and Department of Labor and Industry. It outlines the four year terms for commissioners, ballot wording, and repeal of conflicting laws, with certification by Secretary of State Sam W. Mitchell.
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State of
Montana
Bureau of Labor and Industry
Bureau of Agriculture
Legislative Assembly
State of Montana
Department of Agriculture
Department of Labor and Industry
Senate
United States of America
Sam W. Mitchell
Bureau of Labor
Montana Official Seals the State Record in Helena
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of Montana at Helena, the Capital, July 12, 1050. Secretary of State Co. L. Walker, Deputy.
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Bureau of Agriculture
State of
Montana
Helena
Sam W. Mitchell
Co. L. Walker
Government Run Enterprises and Civilian Staffing Trends
The piece notes Secretary Johnson cut civilian civilian employees from 897,807 in May 1949 to 754,339 by May 31, 1950, yet still one civilian per two service members. It contrasts Bell Telephone as a profitable private system paying taxes with the post office running a large loss and lacking knowledge of its property value. the post office paid no taxes.
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Defense
Johnson
Byrd Committee
Bell Telephone System
United States Post Office
Bell System
Post Office Department
Postal Service
Ell
Hoover commission criticizes ratio as too high
The Hoover commission described the current ratio as excessive and urged reductions to align with efficiency goals. The critique focuses on fiscal impact, administrative burden, and alignment with budgetary constraints.
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Hoover Commission
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Big Timber, Montana
B. Olness
Montana Power Office
David G. Colmey
Bob Thompson
Raymond Hoem
L. H. Townsend
Masonic Bldg
O. J. Ellingson
E. O. Overland
Sweet Grass Abstract
C. V. Mosier Auctioneer
Big Timber and
Park City
Inquire Pioneer
DR. D. Claiborn
J. D. Herries
Dentist Masonic Temple
R. J. Schaffarzick
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No. Main St
Ward
Riverside Tires
Clifford L. Walker
Beulah Patterson
James Mullen
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Whitehall
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Vine St
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James C. Mullen
Rapid City
South Dakota
Arthur C. Mullen
Helen Mullen Gore
Federal Land Bank of Spokane
Spokane
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Jack C. Robb
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