Norman Thomas Selected in Jest Causes Campus Stir
Eastern Montana Normal School students in Billings voted in a jesting poll for Norman Thomas and Dewey as major options, triggering calls and debate among faculty, students, and local leaders about indoctrination and democracy in campus life.
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Eastern Montana Normal Schoas
Billings
Norman Thonmas
Ueht
Opinlon
A. G. Peterson
Gracie Alien
Peterson
HB Guilaré
Jeader
Stassen
Dewey
Eddie Cantor
Norman ‘Thomas
Dar
Unnion
Esprit de Corps
Democratic Women Hold First Campaign School At Boulder
The Democratic national committee women division closed a campaign school May 17 at the Diamond and Ranchotel in Boulder Mont. Mrs Anna Cluvafetscher of Billings vice chair of the second district said the event drew a large crowd and plans for further schools across the state followed.
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Democratic National Committee
Diamond & Ranchotel
Boulder
Mont
Anna Cluvafetscher
Billings
Montana school children join crusade for children aid
Dr. George A. Selice announces Montana's nearly 100000 students will promote an overseas aid drive for malnutrition disease and homelessness victims. Miss Elizabeth Ireland leads the effort with pledge cards to be distributed in schools. parents mail pledges to the state treasurer. E. P. Frigelle of One Metals Bank and Trust co rigid to support.
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Montana
United Nations Appeal For Children
George A. Selice
Elizabeth Ireland
Dr. Selke
Miss Dreland
Sam C. Ford
Crusade For Children
E. P. Frigelle
One Metals Bank and Trust Company of
Butte
Theatre Calendar Shows Wide Range of Current Plays
The schedule lists Green Grass of Wyoming with Peggy Cummins and Charles Coburn, Vnice of the Turtle with Eleanor Parker and Ronald Reagan, Woman's Vengeance, Caged Fury, Mangle Book, My Dog Manly, Corsican Brothers, South of Pago Pago, Daisy Kenyon, Turnabout, It Had To Be You, Goldwyn Follies, Her Husband's Affairs, Lone Wolf in London, Whirlwind Raiders, Overland Trails, Empire Theatre features Monster Verdoux with Charles Chaplin, and Husbare.
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Wyoming
Peggy Cummins
Chas
Coburn Staiis
Eleanor Parker
Ronald Reaga
Babcock Theatre
London
Rio Theatre
Overland
Empire Theatre
Charles Chaplin
Air Force Opens Flight Training to Veterans
The Air Force announces new pathways for veterans to enter aviation roles. A July 2 start for aviation cadet training under Maj Harald Dulness offers 12 months of training, leading to commissioned 2d lieutenants on active duty. Eligible veterans from any service with two years of college or equivalent, age 20 to 26, must be unmarried and in good health. Cadets receive monthly pay of 75 dollars plus allowances, with a $250 clothing grant on graduation. Additional options include enlisting for technical specialties and a broad aviation career plan with about 40 courses tailored to veterans.
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Avlaton
Viaton
Harald
Dulness
U. & Air Force
Daliess
Air Force Reserve
United States Air Force
Air Force
Daniess
U.S. Air Force
National Guardsmen to Two-Week Camp Aids Montana
Employers with guard employees must grant time off for both vacations and the two week encampment at Fort Harrison Helena June 1927 Brig Gen H Mitchell adjutant general Montana National Guard says the first postwar encampment draws nearly a thousand men and strengthens state emergency response. Billings recruiting office open daily for enlistments. Captain Blake and Sgt Wilmot Potter in charge.
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Guard
Mitchell
Billings National Guard
Montane Avenue
RB “Blake
Wilnm Potter
Last Radio Play Presented by Billings Playhouse
The Billings radio playhouse aired the final half hour of the series with When A Body on KBMY last Sunday night. Etts Mae Hatfield- Nixon, producer and director, announced a new cycle to follow.
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Billings Radio Playhouse
KBMY
Etts Mae Hatfield- Nixon
Gas Taxes Explain Toll of Tires on Montanans
G Stevens of the Montana petroleum industries committee estimates a typical car tire life involves about 2,000 gallons of gasoline. With state and federal taxes totaling six and a half cents per gallon, the cost to the motorist would be around 190 dollars over the tire’s life, nine times the tire’s cash value. He argues motorists pay heavily in taxes, yet highway funds should yield an improved road system.
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Grob Falls
Montana
G. @. Stevens
Montana Petroleum Industries Committee
Montumt
Stevenson
Montina
Hil
Speeding Direct Cause of Mass Casualty SOsI8
A fragment reports speeding as the direct cause of a large number of injuries and fatalities, noting 260000 injuries in the context of a road crash or series of incidents. The readable text is unclear on the exact date, location, or agencies involved.
Navy seizes vast public lands for missile program near Tayckern
Navy officials announce takeover of about 459000 acres of public lands at Tayckern California to support guided missiles research and testing under military expansion efforts.
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Navy
Tayckern
California
Billings on the edge of the northern plains near the Rockies
Billings lies on the western edge of the northern plains about 49 miles from the eastern ranges of the Rocky Mountains.
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Billings
Northern Plains
Rocky Mountains
Billings Parks Cover 194 Acres Across Six Open Spaces
Billings features six public parks totaling 194 acres. The city reports diverse green spaces for recreation, with parks spread across multiple neighborhoods and serving residents with trails playgrounds and picnic areas.
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Billings
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Frederick Billmes
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