22 Sep 1949
Page 1
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Newspaper
Billings Herald
Location
Billings, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1949
Page
1
A reflective column mocks excuses for juvenile misbehavior blaming movies radio and comics while urging parental oversight. It cites traffic laws for slow drivers and notes local anecdotes from Billings about society, media, religion, and everyday life in a collage of small town notices.
The text argues that reduced speed is needed for safety or by law and police direction. It claims Montana's approach to speed limits makes drivers adapt to conditions and avoids extremes. It suggests other states could adopt similar laws to curb reckless driving without causing mishaps while acknowledging slow drivers who enjoy scenery.
The text cites Dwight D. Eisenhower criticizing government ownership of productive enterprises as a danger of absolute power. It also notes student views on work and a social club joke about a man being “not” when his wife calls. The passages reflect mid century commentary and social humor from a Midland Empire context.
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