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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1941
Page
4
A Pioneer editorial is skipped due to extreme heat making writing with scissors impractical. The note jokes that every other word would be a curse, rendering the piece unreadable.
Time Magazine notes the contrast between ancient and modern calls to action. It cites Hitler’s 1934–39 remarks on potential Russia alliance and the aim of world mastery, framed as a radical bid for continental dominance.
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a 3.529 billion tax bill hitting income, corporate, and excise taxes for the first time to fund broader levies. New surtaxes range from 5 to 75 percent with separate returns barred. radio broadcasting and billboard rents also face new taxes.
United States shipyards expect to complete at least 6,000,000 tons of merchant ships in 1942 and 1,000,000 tons this year. Harry Hopkins says ship production will fuel transatlantic commerce and support all theaters in the war effort. He notes American-flag ships and bomber production expansion as key to overwhelming dictators.
The Montana board of examiners authorized buying two dolls for $125 each to aid nursing course anatomy instruction at the state college and Great Falls. They also approved incubator equipment to be built and distributed to hospitals at cost through the maternal and child health division. A new five cent per mile travel rate was set for sheriffs transporting prisoners to state institutions.
John C. Breckenridge, 70, grandson of the fourteenth US vice president, died Friday of heart ailment at his family home in York. A retired corporation lawyer, he was longtime employee of the embassy in London during World War I and served as deputy sheriff. At his death he was chief observer of a civilian air raid warning service.
In New York on July 18 federal court actions tied a five year global espionage campaign to the German government. Of 33 arrested, 23 pleaded innocent. eight pleaded guilty to counts of acting as unregistered foreign agents and conspiracy to transmit information. Bail set at 25000 per defendant. trial scheduled Sept 3. Two women pleaded guilty. Lilly Stein and Else Weustenfeld among others.
Atlanta city council committee denied Senator Burton Wheeler's request to speak at the Municipal Auditorium after a hearing. War veterans argued Wheeler disclosed military secrets while Hansell defended free speech, and local leaders warned against using his platform to aid peace advocacy amid wartime talk.
Berlin reports German spokesman says fresh Russian troops fight with fanatical obstinacy delaying the Moscow and Leningrad offensives. He cites pockets in the rear, counterattacks, and weather turning roads to quagmires as 30 miles of front remain contested and many Russians die rather than surrender.
In Redlands California on July 23 drought weather and heat police chief Theodore Krumm ordered arrests for indecent summer clothing especially shorts. No arrest occurred when Gay Johnson president of the Art league boldly confronted the sergeant at the police station revealing the edict was not enforced.
Congressman O'Connor urged-expansion of irrigation through WPA and CCC projects on Montana rivers including the Milk and Musselshell, Sun, Teton, Missouri above Great Falls, and the Yellow Stone main stem. He said 500000 acres could be irrigated with reimbursable funding as soon as justified. Officials noted a large crowd at a picnic with Ballantine versus Worden game, horseshoes, footraces, and a Legion-sponsored dance to finish the event.
President Roosevelt argues that the United States faces a real national emergency and urges Congress to pass legislation to retain selectees and guardsmen. He warns that delaying demobilization could endanger American security and stresses solidarity with Western Hemisphere nations against Nazi threats.
Miss Dora Veasey and Albert Holter wed in Helena on Monday. Musselshell guest Martin Grande visited at the Grand hotel. Dr. Stanley Reed moved his office to the Light & Power building. County commissioners Rein Esp and Parker meet as board of equalization. Frank Taylor returns to Oakland Maine after weeks here. Wool grower John Harvat sold his clip at 15 cents a pound as prices drift down. Knute Hanson of Melville reports placing 1500 sheep for the summer in Absaroka forest. County Assessor Walvoord completes work. total county assessment around 5.1 million. Last of Sweet Grass wool hauled to town, 94 sacks from Muncaster ranch. High school addition work continues with east entrance torn down. Gagnon Co. of Billings to build for 20000. Nettie Marshall and Alfred Hermanson wed at bride’s mother’s home, Rev. Engelstad officiating. Minnesota Speaker Dowling visits. recalls boyhood drunken party and loss of hands and feet, now using artificial limbs to drive a car.
M M Oliphant bought the Lanphear home on the west side. Hilmer Waage visited from Laurel noting 106 in the shade. Postmaster J E Cameron welcomed a baby boy Friday. Convict grade saw 15 westbound cars halted by washed dirt from above. Wool shipments reach 473184 pounds up 62000. First price 50 cents, prevailing 45, last 43. Chop Suey, Chicago cabbie, now in hay fields. July 26 1923 a bad night for N P bridges near Grey Cliff Craver Springdale. Sharp Motor Co sold to P E Sekman. Reed Point dedicates Evangelical church with speakers from Harrisburg and Cedar Fort. Baskett at Baskett home guests with Dr L W Baskett. Government thermometer hits 100 in shade. Laurel 106, Billings 112.
Sweet Grass County Montana announces that the preliminary budget for the current fiscal year is filed with the county clerk. The board will meet on Wednesday August 6 1941 in the commissioners room at the courthouse to fix the final budget, and taxpayers may be heard for or against any part. By E R Patterson Clerk. Pub July 24 1941.
Big Timber Montana city council has completed the preliminary municipal budget for the current fiscal year. The budget is on file for inspection in the city clerk’s office. A meeting is set for eight o’clock p m August 6 1941 in the city hall council chambers to fix the final budget, with taxpayers invited to speak.
United States Interior General Land Office announces Christine H. Hanson of Gibson route Big Timber Montana filed intent to make final proof for S15 section 28 township 4 north range 16 east principal meridian Montana before United States Commissioner Mrs Addie Lowry at Big Timber on August 29 1941. witnesses include Paul L Van Cleve Jr Paul L Van Cleve NT and George W H Carl all of Melville or Gibson Montana. First publication July 24 1941 Fifth publication August 21 1941.
The Sweet Grass County Board of County Commissioners will sell at public auction for cash a No 30 Caterpillar engine described as road machinery. The sale is scheduled for Wednesday August 6 1941 at 2 30 p m at the front door of the court house Big Timber Montana. Appraised value is 500 00. Dated Big Timber Montana July 7 1941. E R Patterson Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners. Pub July 10 17 24 1941.
A fragment states time is short and disintegration would follow failure to take congressional neon. It asserts time counts and places sole responsibility on unspecified parties within the United States Army.
A collection of Jerome Williams poems offered for sale at 50 cents in person and 55 cents by mail through The Pioneer office.
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