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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1943
Page
4
Ray Beck will return with a cumulative working interest and gradually acquire part ownership. The Pioneer will continue as an independent paper under the original editor and owner, maintaining its news standard while honoring 31 years of community trust and holiday wishes.
The Office of Price Administration designated spare ration stamp No 1 in book 4 as good for five extra pork points. The measure aims to move surplus pork to households and lasts until January 2. Home buyers with ration books can use the stamp only for pork.
Federal alcohol tax agents say they shattered a one million dollar black market whiskey ring in New York with seven men arrested in hotel rooms after a four day sting. An undercover agent using Hotel Astor as cover posed as a purchasing agent and staged a fake 43000 deal to lure suspects.
Senator James E. Murray announced White House approval of the second unit of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation project to bring 11 600 acres under irrigation. Total cost set at 1 628 000 with 706 000 in new appropriations and 922 000 already expended by WPA and Civilian Public Service.
The House Interstate Commerce Committee moved to remove all railway labor wage cases from the jurisdiction of Economic Stabilization Director Fred M. Vinson. It deferred action until after Christmas and directed a five member subcommittee to draft an amendment to exempt the Railway Labor Act and amendments from the stabilization act.
War Production Board mandates 23.6 percent reduction in newspaper paper use for the first quarter of 1944, saving about 205,709 tons from 869,296 tons in 1941. Quotas on a sliding scale exempt the first 25 tons. higher cuts apply to larger tonnage with an amended base to reflect 1942 circulation changes.
Paul V. McNutt announced a demobilization program to absorb veterans into civilian life via 1,500 local employment offices. The effort centers on placing veterans, counseling them, and coordinating government actions as about 100,000 service members leave monthly. He expects no interagency clash despite debates over authority.
Federal judge in Denver rules conscientious objectors may be assigned to work on national projects during war even when exempt from military service. Judge J Foster Symes dismissed Civil Liberties Union suit challenging the draft power. Neubrand, a 28 year old bank clerk, was ordered back to the objectors camp at Mancos, Colorado.
Public notices announce a sheriff's sale in Sweet Grass County on December 31 1943 with detailed land description and parties named. The second notice fixes 1944 court terms and naturalization hearing dates for Gallatin Park and Sweet Grass Counties with weekly law and motion days and holiday adjustments.
Notice announces the annual meeting of stockholders of Commercial Bank & Trust Company to elect directors and conduct business at Citizens Bank & Trust Co in Big Timber Montana on Tuesday January 11 1944 at 7 pm Also notices annual meetings for Big Timber sign Loan Association State Farms Co with similar details and dates.
Notice is given that the Citizens Bank é Trust Co. will hold a stockholders meeting at the bank office in Montana on Tuesday January 11 1944 at 7 o clock p m for the purpose of electing directors and transacting other business as may come before the meeting R L Duba Cashier
Snow storms delay travel across the region as families and friends adjust plans. Notices include Josephs, weddings, funerals, and visits across Montana and nearby states. An Overland trip covers 700 miles with eight deer bagged by Emil Johnson and companions.
Pioneers David Lamb and Miss Ardis Bruf fey wed in Livingston last Thursday. Chas W Campbell returns from a business trip to Wisconsin and Minnesota. E A Parker notes 15 inches of snow at Ward and Parker sawmill. Rev Arthur E Prior of Hettinger N C called to Conegrégational church. Wellington D Rankin named and confirmed Montana federal district attorney by the Senate. Mr and Mrs D D Johnson plus daughter Helen visit from Shambo Montana for Christmas with Mr and Mrs O Nepstad. County Attorney Horace S Davis resigns after five years to join Grimstad and Brown of Billings. H C Fincher loses part of a foot at the C E Crum ranch while sawing wood.
President Roosevelt urged overtime pay after 40 hours as a bargaining basis after talks with railroad management and unions. Counterproposals expected Wednesday. He also proposes bonus pay for nonoperating employees for hours over 40. Livestock Bill of Sale Books for sale at The Pioneer 50c.
President Roosevelt said a 40 hour week for railroad workers could be achieved under the wage stabilization act. He noted most workers now have 38 hours under union contracts and suggested Congress might act if railroad management resists. The change could be by legislation or agreement.
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