24 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
Billings Herald
Location
Billings, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
1
The Herald outlines its new ownership platform promising impartial presentation of news and coverage of diverse public opinions. It commits to public welfare, addressing social and economic wrongs, and bases principles on the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
The Billings Commercial Club and city county planning committee discussed extending streets and utilities beyond city borders, annexation hurdles, and the need for state legislation to empower municipalities to absorb adjacent areas despite suburban protests. Local officials urged quicker action to solve water, sewer, and park planning in the suburban zone.
The text notes Bukogs and other Montana cities face issues and protests tied to annexation or opposition. It suggests appointing city representatives for the West session of the state legislature to address these concerns and improve outcomes for municipalities.
A garbled 1847 Montana travel promotion argues for boosting traveler funds to 20 million dollars and emphasizes Western hospitality. It urges making visitors feel at home to encourage longer stays and repeat visits, warning of bankruptcy as a risk to cred itors.
The Life magazine feature on the Battle of the Little Bighorn, three miles southeast of Billings, drew controversy for its art, especially a gaudy Bucyrus lithograph of Custer’s last stand. The Herald editor, an Anheuser Busch supporter, keeps a large Bucyrus print in his Dry Kansas office, citing relief from creditors versus Sioux danger as a grim reminder.
history note recalls Custers last stand and his horse Commanche. the mount stands in the dyche museum at the university of kansas lawrence, despite souvenir hunters and a bid from the us army to move it to a cavalry collection in riley kansas. the army seeks congressional support to relocate the famous horse for display.
The United States Office of Education inaugurates the Zeal For American Democracy program under Commissioner John W. Stirlebaker. It promotes education to strengthen democracy, combat communism, and instill pride in American heritage and democratic ideals among youth.
Fragmentary text suggests a quirky note on meals and sandwiches at a prison meal setting with playful language and unclear details. It mentions tastes, thrills, and a box opened but lacks concrete names, dates, or locations to identify the event.
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