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Newspaper
Billings Herald
Location
Billings, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1950
Page
9
A graphic interview presents opinions on a youth center project in Billings. Local residents praise the planned facility for building leadership, discipline, and civic responsibility while stressing its role in reducing delinquency and providing constructive youth activities.
Billings may see a revised population count next week as 99 percent of the city’s census work is complete. Supervisor T. S. Kelly noted that counting the remaining residents will delay the unofficial figure, with county district completion around 93 percent. Counties in the district include Big Horn, Garden, Golden Valley, Musselshell, Park, Powder River, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Treasure, and Yellowstone. Previous estimates varied from 40 to 50 thousand. the 1940 figure was 23,280.
The report summarizes opposition to a world federation plan led by World government advocates and a campaign by Veterans of Foreign Wars. State Department officials and Senate leaders criticize the proposal, arguing it risks war and undermines constitutional principles while urging national input and a focus on peace through existing governance structures.
The Montana governor John W Bonner faced arrest in a Bourbon Street incident during a New Orleans trip. Reports describe a denials story and public apologies from Mayor Morrison while newspapers warn against press censorship and rumor spread.
Community petitions circulated in Billings urge the continuation of the U S attorney’s office in Billings. They claim Billings is Montana’s most progressive city and that the office serves 29 of 66 counties with long terms and high workload, arguing relocation would reduce efficiency and representation for eastern Montana.
Mayor DS T Rowe announced Tuesday night the appointment of twelve individuals to city boards and commissions. Hawkins will join the airport commission to fill an expiring term, Moore becomes an additional member of the city county planning board, and others were named to the library, police, recreation, water, and archive posts with terms ranging two to three years.
Unconfirmed chatter suggests plans are under consideration to construct a motor store near the new XMLC A building. No official confirmation or details are available at this time.
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