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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1928
Page
4
Missouri readers mourn as James A Reed, long a foe of the Volstead act, joins forces with enemies to back Al Smith and seek to block a Smith nomination. Reed travels to Houston to influence votes, signaling a shift to strict Eighteenth Amendment enforcement.
The piece notes Senator Charley Curtis, half Indian and half white, has been nominated for vice president on the Republican ticket. It warns that some fear exaggerated visions of an Indianized Capitol but argues Curtis is fully American and fit for the role, with Burr as the only possible exception.
The Great Falls Tribune notes Senator Paul disputes Erickson revenue figures, questions use of calendar vs fiscal years, and argues metals mines and inheritance taxes skew the view. He also points to school funding, gas tax shifts to highways, and a supreme court ruling affecting agricultural extension funding and department allocations.
The state government may spend all that the legislature approves regardless of treasury funds. The senator is urged to hold the governor accountable for the administration of fiscal affairs and to reveal the full story.
Long county notes from Reed Point cover visits by postmaster Fowler and Rev Tool, a new baby, haying and wool yields, and improvements at the Occident elevator. Big Fourth of July plans include a parade led by Grey Cliff band, an address by Rev Tool, ball games, dances, and a picnic at the tourist park with multiple events throughout the day.
Helena Mont June 21 An increase in the Montana gasoline tax from 3 to cents a gallon was proposed by the Montana Automobile Association to fund matching federal aid of 4 5 million The plan may go to a public vote and the association also urged giving the State Highway Commission power to condemn a right of way after a condemnation suit was filed to shorten litigation Meanwhile the commission reviewed proposed road work for 1999 as bids opened for about 56 miles of new Montana roads with contractors gathering for the proceedings.
Montana Automobile association summarizes western highway plans totaling 2.5 billion dollars for 1938 across 11 states. California leads with about 78 million, Washington about 22 million, followed by Oregon Montana Idaho and Arizona. Road building aligns with vehicle registrations, with Utah an exception in its ranking.
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