27 May 1948
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Newspaper
Billings Herald
Location
Billings, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1948
Page
1
A quirky tale about Eddie the slow clerk at a small grocery raises questions of loyalty and employment. The proprietor insists no vacancy exists while villagers speculate about workers losing jobs as employers seek more reliable staff and the value of effort is debated.
A humorous reflection on traffic at intersections notes the common urge to rush forward. The piece contrasts cartoon gags of Gaston and Alphonse with real highway behavior where drivers jostle for space. It suggests patience is wiser than pushing ahead.
A historical plea stresses safety rules on roads as traffic worsens. Officials urge courteous driving, yielding when in doubt, and strict enforcement for violators to cut deaths, injuries, and property damage on busy highways.
The Montana Crusade for Children seeks state donations to support 20 relief agencies aiding 280 million hungry children in Europe Asia and the Pacific. The appeal calls Americans to contribute through this drive and notes Montana has favorable male to female ratios for volunteers.
The piece argues that leadership often muddles public thought and that real progress comes from simple ideas and individual effort. It questions leaders’ relevance, urges focus on food, shelter, and daily work, and notes rising population and agriculture as major challenges for statesmen.
A drunk man loudly swore at around 3 30 a m above Shep's barber shop at 2018 First Avenue North. He directed his Curses at a revolving glass sign advertising shaving and shampoo not realizing the disturbance to residents nearby.
A drunken incident ends quickly after a glass display is damaged and a shop sign is destroyed. The proprietor estimates a $30 loss for the sign replaced after ten days of operation, while the intoxicated man escapes before details are learned.
The Oil Man's Newspaper, Tha Herald, lists contact by phone 9 1455 for notices and shipping updates from the oil trade page.
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