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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1955
Page
3
The state board of examiners approved construction of a shop building at the Montana school for the deaf and blind in Great Falls.
Great Falls High School Band directed by Paul Shull performed on the capitol steps as Speaker Sam Rayburn and Minority Leader Joe Martin spoke. Vice President Richard Nixon joked about piano playing while addressing the crowd. A Montana reader note mentions a 7.5 percent federal pay raise pending conference action.
Congressman Orvin B. Fjare notes Great Falls Band practice in new uniforms while Paul Shull prepares them for Capitol steps. Secretary Benson earns Montana farmers’ support with a five point plan to curb low grade wheat and extend durum provisions. A retired rancher tied to Secretary Stevens signals political shifts. Montana receives federal funds for Great Falls and Glasgow Air Force bases, housing, and Milk River mosquito control projects critical to health and economy.
The latest official index shows farm real estate prices at 107 with 1947-49 as 100. Montana rose from 46 in 1940 to 98 in 1950 while the nation climbed from 50 in 1940 to 125 currently. The piece argues for a positive outlook for American farmers. It also notes Secretary Humphrey’s stance on living within the debt limit of 281 billion and reducing the federal deficit, urging early debt repayment.
The Montana traffic code taking effect July 1 legalizes electrical and mechanical turn indicators for both left and right turns. Arm signals remain legal for some turning motorists. New cars will come with turn indicators and vehicles over size thresholds must have signal lamps and reflectors. Separate rear and front clearance lamps and side markers are required for buses and trucks meeting size limits.
The article outlines rear reflectors on pole trailers, side markers, and clearance lamps for trailers and towing vehicles. It states red is required for rear lights and reflectors, with white or amber allowed for some lights, and specifies mounting heights between 24 and 60 inches.
A power failure last Sunday night plunged Virginia City into darkness during the Virginia City Players’ performance of No Mother To Guide Her. Audiences aided by flashlights candles and car headlights created emergency lighting while mirrors and dressing-room mirrors reflected light onto the stage and the show continued.
The blackout left Clem Peck, the scenic designer, unhappy as his new spotlight sequence for the second act failed to light. The venue relied on gaslight to illuminate the stage during the performance.
Billings city workers began remodeling the Athletic Park pool after the drowning of Janet Sauter a 10-year-old Grey Cliff girl. The oval pool will drop to a maximum depth of 4.14 feet, the diving tower is removed, and the pool should close for about 10 days.
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