17 Feb 1949
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Newspaper
Billings Herald
Location
Billings, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1949
Page
1
Several men seek the mayor’s office and a number file for council seats in Billings. The council wields balance of power and represents ward residents. Citizens should study council candidates, as the chosen ward representative will guard local interests in a rapidly growing city.
The piece reflects on Washington's Birthday, the Founding Fathers, and the unalienable rights of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. It cautions against secret police and political missteps, urging Americans to honor the law’s protections during Brotherhood Week from February 20 to 22.
The writer suggests a large public auditorium to host conventions exhibits and athletic events. They propose using an armory to serve the National Guard Organized Reserves and other military units. Rental from military use could revive construction costs, noting similar success in other cities.
Two MSU graduates Juan Hernandez and George Thompson describe their work on a potentially new cancer substance in a cramped basement lab. They say facilities and funding in Montana are inadequate, forcing them to consider leaving for better support, while warning against public overconfidence in a cure.
The piece urges American unity beyond lineage, praising Brother hood as a year round value. It notes a news week with no service outages and highlights AAU basketball matchups between the Billings Stockman All Stars and the Denver Chevrolets on March 4 and 6. It also mentions tax rules catching up former war effort veterans and a milk container innovation with notes about a milkman.
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