Soldier letters fuel clash over coal mine strike
The Pioneer reviews editorials on John L Lewis and publishes an open letter from Private Byron M. Edgett of Des Moines, hospitalized in New Guinea, warning that the coal strike could cost lives and urging accountability from the miners' leader. The piece highlights wartime tensions between labor actions and military needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
New York
Byron M. Edgett
Des Moines
Iowa
New Guinea
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Columbia
George Moorad
Australia
Edgett
America
Milne Bay
Philippines
Java
Mr. Lewis
Moorad
Erica
Marshall outlines allied victory pattern at governors meeting
General Marshall told the Governors Conference in Columbus that allied gains in Tunisia mark the victory pattern. He cited coordinated leadership and overwhelming air, land, and sea power, warning against overreliance on air power and criticizing attacks on the Women's Army Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
George C. Marshall
Army
Marshall
Tunisia
Joseph E. Davis
Russia
Hitler
Red Army
Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps
June 22 Anniversary Marks Hitler’s Major Strategic Error
New York report marks the second anniversary of Hitler’s attack on Burciq. German forces remain in Russian territory but show no summer offensive. Analysts question whether the “supreme gamble” to knock Russia out of the war has been abandoned and whether Germany will defend on all fronts if the lull persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Hitler
Burciq
Fuehrer
Russia
Europe
Livingston School Official Resigns for Red Cross Duty
Livingston June 20. C. R. Anderson superintendent of the Livingston elementary schools resigns to become assistant field director with the American Red Cross serving the armed forces overseas. No successor is yet chosen. He plans to go to Washington within two weeks for training before foreign assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
C. R. Anderson
American Red Cross
Continental
United States
Anderson
Washington, D. C
Foreign Service
Public Land Sale for Rough Montana Tract Bid Date July 9
United States Interior Department notice announces a public sale of 40 acres in Montana for Jerome Owens. The land is mountainous and unsuited for cultivation. Bids start at 1.25 per acre and must be received before the sale at 10:00 a.m. on July 9, with payment by certified check or money order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department OF the Interior
General Land Office
Billings
Montana
R. S
Jerome Owens
Reed Point
Petport WN
Notice to Creditors Hannah L. Dallman Estate Big Timber
In the District Court of Montana Sweet Grass County the estate of Hannah L. Dallman deceased invites all creditors to exhibit claims with vouchers within four months of the first publication. Address for claims is the law office of E O Overland Courthouse Building Big Timber Montana. Dated June 16 1943. Ella D Adam Administratrix and O Overland Attorney. Pub June 17 24 July 1 8 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Sixth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Sweet Grass
Hannah L. Dallman
E. O. Overland
Big Timber
Ella D. Adam
O. Overland
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Jane D Franklin
In the District Court of Sixth Montana County Sweet Grass notices creditors to present claims within four months of first publication. Hugh G Franklin as administrator announces MacFarlane Blenkner as his attorneys in Big Timber Montana with publication dates June 10 17 24 and July 1 1943.
Notice of Sale of County Road Machinery in Sweet Grass County
The Board of County Commissioners of Sweet Grass County Montana will sell at public auction on July 8 1943 at 3 30 PM at the front door of the Court House in Big Timber Montana the described engine a Sixty Caterpillar machine with snow plow and hoist with an appraisal of 1000 00. The notice states the sale is for the best interest of the county and the engine will be sold to the highest bidder under the terms of an order dated May 17 1942 and published as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Sweet Grass County
Montana
Big Timber
Commissioners Proceedings July 21 1943 Meeting Notes
The board met after adjournment with all members present and toured Dry Creek and the Boulder on road work. They addressed welfare work and were instructed to transfer unused funds from cefarent funds to the Sinking. The board adjourned at 4 00 p m to meet again in 1943. Tom Anderson chairman. Attest clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry Creek
Boulder
Tom Anderson
R. Nite
Order to Show Cause in Montana Estate Sale
Court orders the sale of Mary J. Kelsey decedent's real estate in Sweet Grass County for debts and administration costs. Citations issued for July 7, 1943, at 9:30 AM in Big Timber. Real estate includes specified sections and Boulder Addition No. 2. Published in Big Timber Pioneer June 17 and 24, 1943 and July 1, 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Sweet Grass
Mary J. Kelsey
State of Montana
E. O. Overland
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Big Timber Pioneer
Boulder
Dusting Off The Old Ones A Montana Item
Local notes from Big Timber include Jake Berg leaving for Lennep after visiting the Esp and Rye families. Ranch owner L Boggs buys 27 mixed cattle at 45 per head and Hans Tjaaland returns from Ingomar with a 14 708 pound wool clip sold at 25 cents per pound. Wool receipts total 358 393 pounds at 25 cents. Chautauqua week begins July 19 with a long list of committee members. A council report on suspending Chief Joe Michels deems the move immaterial and improper, noting his inaction after returning billy and keys.
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Jake Berg
Lennep
John T. Esp
John Rye
L. Boggs
Halverson
Sweet Grass
Chicago
Seattle
Johnny Calhoun
Columbus
Big Timber
E. J. Mo
Livingston
R. M. Wolf
Jay Loving
C. A. Caulkins
D. Claiborn
Selmer H. Solberg
Joe Chase
Frank Henry
Ray Willman
L. F. Douthett
J. R. Kaiserman
E. R. Patterson
Chas A. Davis
Clark W. Allen
Joe Michels
Michels
Billy and Keys
Local Items and Notices From the City
Pioneer files Lars Messing to manage sheep for John Clark in Wilsall. State firemen plan their annual meeting in this city next year. Judge Lee buys 700 additional fleeces at 40 cents per pound. Evangelical church holds its state convention here. Senator Ladd of North Dakota dies in a Baltimore hospital from kidney trouble. Rev J W Hard resigns as rector of St Mark's Episcopal Church after nearly three years. Fred H Worcester returns from St Xavier Montana to reside locally. Westbound Northern Pacific trains ran 13 hours late due to washouts near Glendive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Files
Lars Messing
Wilsall
John Clark
Judge Lee
The
Evangelical Church
Senator Ladd
North Dakota
Baltimore
J. W. Hard
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Fred H. Worcester
St. Xavier
Mont
Northern Pacific
Glendive
Senator Robert M. LaFollette Dies in Wisconsin
Washington mourns the sudden death of Senator Robert M. LaFollette of Wisconsin from a heart attack, ending a bold and stormy political career. In Montana, Walter Shaw, former Livingston resident, drowned fording the Gardiner River near Big Timber. Yellowstone and Boulder rivers run higher than usual with driftwood accumulating along the banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
Big Timber
Walter Shaw
Livingston
Gardiner River
Yellowstone
Boulder
Boulder Camp
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Jerome Williams
City
Congress
Byron Weldy
California
Topeka
Christ
Pioneer
Indiana Teamster
United States of America
Organized Labor
Hirohito
Mussolini
General Marshall
William Riddell
Register
Jane D. Franklin
MacFarlane& Eilenkner
Hugh G. Franklin
MacFarlane& Blenkner
Commissioners
Sornin
Dick Armstrong
Fred Swift
Evangelical Church Evangelical Church
H. S. Tool
Conference of Alcoholic Beverage Industries
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