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Newspaper
Billings Herald
Location
Billings, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1951
Page
9
A fragmented interview panel discusses what Independence Day means. Merald questions U S freedoms while K Aviher defends national pride and yearns for reflection. Ben Sivetting and Lester Zimmer comment on patriotism amid current events and public displays. KR Bayer laments China fireworks history and hopes for a broader national reflection.
The author recalls the 1926 Custer Battle anniversary drawing about 26 000 spectators versus 7 300 on the Monday ceremony. He describes the route to the battlefield as rough dirt roads and dust, with guardsmen reenactors and other units portraying the famous clash.
A rumor suggests the Inca Seed Company will not construct a new building for its ales room on First Avenue. Details are unclear and the source offers only brief, ambiguous notes about the project and timing.
The text lists economic indicators for Billings including bank clearings May 1950 1952, bank debits May 1951 and 1952, telephone numbers May 1950, and gas and telephony metrics. It references the Billings Commercial Club and mentions figures like 49,731,000 and 35,028,000 in gains, noting a general trend of growth.
Montana association officials say chrome properties near Sunwater and Eptings may begin production this year after yielding over 100 000 tons of chrome concentrates in the past. Major firms including Chromefield Consolidated Mines Co and Chromium Mining and Smelting Corp Ltd are reportedly negotiating acquisitions. Officials in Washington report a five year domestic chrome program is under review and a buying depot has been set up at Grants Pass Oregon to purchase chrome ore from the region. Local efforts seek another depot near Billings Mantina to support large chrome deposits in Stillwater County.
Trustees of Billinge school district adopt a 1,026,100 operating budget for elementary and high schools up 30,000 from last year. Mill levy rises to 17.6 mills from 15.8 mills with Yellowstone county values guiding the rate. The largest increase is in elementary instruction costs. Budget subject to minor board changes before final approval.
A heated outline argues for tighter controls on unemployment compensation in Montana. It claims employers overpay due to dubious claims and warns tax rates could rise, urging reform to protect employers while preserving benefits for legitimately jobless workers. The piece questions fairness and legislative intent, previewing continued discussion on page 13.
Herald staff members are all war veterans four men who served in World War II. Edward Eailx served over five years with the European theater and early invasion forces. Denver B H Foreman, an original printer, served 2.5 years in the air force with the 1st heavy bombardment division in Italy. Disk McMenamy, advertising manager, served over three years with the 5th infantry division in Europe, earning the Silver Star and rising from private to first lieutenant. Chet Share, Herald editor, served in World War II as a private in the 140th infantry and later as a first lieutenant in Patton's third army.
Billings prepares a civilian air defense hub on the third floor of the Commercial Club to join the western network. The center will be operational July 1 as volunteers recruit ground observers across Montana and nearby states under Col. Paul E Grleder.
A trial lounge in Billings run to aid town women shoppers may close as city council and county commissioners reject funds. Home demonstration clubs furnished the lounge and local businessmen supported it for six months. If funds cannot be raised, the lounge will be closed to the public due to budget constraints and no matron salary.
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