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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1939
Page
4
A Chicago commentary blends European crisis, Roosevelt's role and party futures with domestic business fears. Potential presidential candidates are weighed, conventions expected to endorse current platforms, and costs and fashion notes reflect a wary era.
Brookings Institution reports tax system hinders capital flow and investment. London Economist figures show per person of working age investment fell from about 8000 in 1929 to 830 in 1938. Proposals to lift taxes on business aim to spur capital, employment, and living standards while budget concerns persist.
A discussion notes the serious consequences of continuing onerous levies that restrict money invested in business enterprises, highlighting their burden on economic activity and potential growth.
Dan Whetstone of Cut Bank, longtime Montana Republican and publisher, was elected national committeeman to fill the Scanlan vacancy at a meeting of the state Republican Executive Committee. The election awaits ratification by the national committee. The gathering also approved a nine point policy statement urging reciprocity revision, defense of American agriculture, support for mining and wage jobs, and a government free of suspicion, with a plan to seek a permanent secretary for the state organization after a closing dinner.
Montana shows 3,880,896.16 in federal grants received in the first ten months of the current fiscal year. The sum includes 149,144 from the Public Works Administration for state institutions buildings and notes additional grants totaling across many agencies such as old age assistance 1,418,436.23 and aid to dependent children 230,443.76. The report lists allocations to State College Experiment Stations Extension Service and other departments with amounts for unemployment compensation, grazing districts, and forestry related items. The figures exclude money received by the Montana Water Conservation Districts in 1938 and 1939.
The Senate approved a record breaking 1.219 billion dollar farm bill by 61 to 14, sending the measure back to the House for debate on Senate increases. Attempts to trim the package failed, with votes to cut or send the bill to committee defeated. Represented factions included 49 Democrats, 8 Republicans, 2 farmer-laborites, plus one Progressive and one Independent.
The suspect, newly charged in a double slaying, admitted planning to kill after a gambling spree and financial strain. He said he traveled from Seattle to Arizona after parole from a Monroe reform school term and attended State Teachers College at Temple. He cited gambling losses and lack of funds as motives.
Washington officials say the royal visit will cost the government under 15 000. House member Sweeney claimed 300 000, citing army navy and marine corps costs. White House luncheons and Mount Vernon trip seen as inexpensive. British government to finance embassy entertaining. Canadian rented presidential train. parade troops are regulars with no extra pay. Government employee time watching the parade not included in estimates.
The attorney general states counties may use general relief funds after grant appropriation and emergency budget adoption, with counties bearing responsibility to provide adequate relief up to county funds. When county funds run dry, the state must aid, and counties should supplement state aid to keep recipients in decency and health.
The council halted operations for paving McLeod Street and awarded W A Thayer a sidewalk contract on First Avenue West at 22 cents per foot for walks and 28 cents for crossings. Ray King named fire marshal as three days of rain delay traffic and road work. Edward Douglas White, supreme court chief justice, dies at 76. Taft era appointee noted as a giant of the bench.
Public notice. Ted C. Busha Chief of Police announces details of a legal action filed in the county court. The notice specifies responsible parties, filing dates and required responses by a stated deadline. Court location and case number are provided for public records and dissemination.
Notice announces Wednesday May 31 1939 as the final day for payment of the last half of 1938 taxes. All payments must be made by that time to avoid delinquent penalty and mail payments require a May 31 postmark. County Treasurer Dean Lowry. Pub May 11 18 and 25 1939.
In the District Court of Montana Sixth Judicial District Sweet Grass County the estate of Robert Brownlee deceased is announced. Executrix Mabel E. Brownlee invites creditors and claimants to present vouchers within ten months after first publication at the law office of E. O. Overland in Big Timber Montana. Publication dates May 11 18 25 and June 1 1939.
Jacob H Hausserman of Reed Point Montana filed intent to make Final Proof to establish a land claim for NW14NE14 Section 8 Township 38 Range 16E Principal Meridian Montana. The hearing before John A Lowry at Big Timber is set for May 24 1939 with witnesses Russel Freeman Carl H Hausserman Herman Frey and Ernest Sinnock all of Reed Point. William Riddell Register.
Public auction to the highest bidder for cash on June 22 1939 at 3 p m at the front door of the courthouse Big Timber Montana for parcels listed by the Sweet Grass County Board of County Commissioners. Sale follows May 3 1939 order. Parcel descriptions include sections townships ranges and additions in Big Timber Melville and Yellowstone areas. E R Patterson Clerk. Pub dates May 11 18 25 1939.
Grover C. Bryan of McLeod Montana filed notice of intent to make final proof to establish a land claim and to prove title to Lots 1 2 and the NWSW SEVANE and other sections in Township 8N Range 13E. The proof will be before John A. Lowry U S Commissioner on June 14 1939 at Big Timber Montana. Filed by William Riddell Register. First published May 11 1939. fifth pub June 8 1939.
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