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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1946
Page
3
A columnist reflects on industrial strife and public confusion about economics. He argues for better education in private enterprise and Americanism, criticizes overreliance on government management, and urges informed citizens to defend liberty through knowledge and clear aims.
The forest service reports about 12 percent of its plan to build or improve 1908 miles of access roads into remote federal timber lands has been completed. The program aims to boost lumber outputs for veterans housing at a total cost of 12.305 million dollars, largely funded by the national housing agency. State summaries show Montana 296.4 miles, Colorado 127.2, Wyoming 90.5 as of August 1.
Approximately 154000 persons have visited Glacier National Park this season and more are expected while facilities are in full operation. The Waterton Glacier International Peace Park will stay open as long as weather allows, with private camps continuing to offer accommodations after curtailment of park services.
ERLE OBERON speaks of a renewed goal to play heavy dramatic parts while remaining a Hollywood icon after her Anne Boleyn turn. Lucille Ball recalls typing days before stardom and bandleader Harry James credits wife Betty Grable for coaching. Goldwyn Girls discuss balance between modeling and dramatic work amid weighty training. Theater Guild on the Air reaches 200 Michigan State students for radio course reviews on Sunday night broadcasts.
Radio prizes include giving the Woody Herman band to a winner. On June 21 the band performs at the winner’s home or local high school auditorium. The winner also receives a thousand dollar extra prize if they choose to give the band away.
Clarence Nash voices Donald Duck, performing the theme whistle that opens and closes the show. Jim Basquette plays Uncle Remus in the new Disney series, appearing as a regular member of the Amos ’n’ Andy program.
The NBC Grand Ole Opry figure Duke of Paducah receives a new radio suit that perfectly mirrors his old green tight-legged design. The replacement comes after 14 years, accommodating some extra pounds as time passed.
John Wayne, star of the RKO romantic comedy Without Reservations, is a charter member of the Emerald Bay Yacht Club. Members allegedly restrict activity to writing insulting memos and drafting imaginary meeting minutes that were never held.
Overheard remarks tout Lanny Ross Evelyn Knight and Nelson Case as the best looking air crowd. Alex Scourby has recorded 100 talking books for the blind with Library of Congress approval. Charles Irving admits baking cookies as a hobby. Johnny Weissmuller for the first time in 12 years gets the chance to wear rough work clothes and jeans.
A reader asks about filing a claim as a stepmother of a veteran killed in service and is advised yes. Other queries cover conversion timing for National Service Life Insurance after one year, only the GI Bill program limits under Public Law 346, widow pensions for World War II veterans, and details of the National Service Life Insurance Fund as a government trustee for policyholders and beneficiaries.
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson fears possible crop surpluses next year and weighs tying price supports to production goals. He notes current law requires at least 90 percent parity for most crops and 92.5 percent for cotton, and explores whether new authority from Congress is needed. He has discussed the issue with major farm groups.
OPA authorized retail price hikes of one to three percent on several building materials to meet a court deadline under the new price control law. A six percent rise for toilet tissue and paper towels was granted across all sales levels to offset costs, and eyeglass lens ceilings rose 22 percent with little impact anticipated on prices.
Kalispell Daily Interlake urges repeal of trapping laws after three recent grizzly bear attacks in northwestern Montana. Editorial recounts a dog killed diverting a bear from two men, a youth mauling followed by a rifle killing, and a forester mauled as a bear tore off his shoes. Black bears also threaten farms and livestock.
Interior Secretary J A Krug returned from a 10 day Alaska tour and voiced support for statehood saying Alaska should comprise at least one state. He noted most territory residents favored statehood and planned talks in Washington to resolve interdepartmental jurisdiction overlaps.
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