Montana Power First in Safety in United States
The Montana Power Company leads comparable gas and electric utilities in safety, earning a record 959,355 man-hours without a lost-time injury. President J. E. Corette and safety director W. V. McDonnell cite plans to reach one million hours, with the milestone expected early in December after a last lost-time incident on June 20.
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Butte
Montana Power Company
United States
National Safety Council
J. E. Corette
W. V. McDonnell
Montana Power
Regional Economy Mirrors National Recovery in Ninth District
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis reports that despite an eight percent fall in third quarter farm income, Ninth District economy shows nearly parallel recovery to the nation. Agriculture remains three to four times more significant locally, but personal income tracked national gains. wheat yields dropped 38 percent with growth in other sectors offsetting. District nonagricultural employment stays near the national level, and unemployment remains relatively high.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Federal Reserve District
U. S
Prouth
Early Use of Nickel in Coins Dates to 235 B.C.
The record notes that coins containing nickel were used as early as 235 B.C., indicating ancient coinage included the metal. This highlights early metallurgical practices and monetary use across ancient economies. The finding sheds light on material composition of early currency.
Savings Bonds Sell Well Statewide in Anniversary Year
E and H Savings reports strong sales of Series E and H bonds across the state during the 20th anniversary of the U S Savings Bonds program. October purchases total 1 738 237 with 26 987 by county residents and September at 1 464 368. County chairman Arnold Hanusa praises supporters and cites Douglas Dillon on buying bonds as patriotic and thrifty.
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U. S
Arnold Hanusa
U. S. Secretary of Treasury
Douglas Dillon
Livestock Permitted On Diverted Feed Grain Acreage
Lyall Schaefer chairman of the County ASC announces a change allowing livestock on diverted feed grain acreage under the 1961 program. It applies to corn and grain sorghum diverted acres and not to Soil Bank lands. Grazing is allowed only in specific disaster cases and now until year end to salvage crop residue.
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Lyall Schaefer
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Commmittee
Schaefer
Soil Bank Conservation Reserve
Montana
Montana Power Taxes Rise in State for 1961
Montana Power Company reports state property taxes for 1961 increased 13.6 percent over 1960 to 4,468,206 dollars, an rise of 535,957 dollars, as stated by Emmett F. Buckley, manager of the utility's tax department.
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Montana Power Company
Montana
Emmett F. Buckley
Taxes in Silver Dollars Highlight Montana Power Funding
Buckley notes if Montana Power taxes were paid in silver dollars they would form a 7.8 mile stack. In 1961, education would receive about 60 percent of the utility's property taxes, funding 11,516 public school pupils for a year. Montana Power, the state's largest taxpayer, mailed checks to 41 counties. Teton County received 34,442.04 for the first half of 1961, totaling 68,858.47 for the year with the balance due in May 1962.
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Buckley
Montana Power
Teton County
Marie L. Stenson
You’re Never Safe Enough to Afford One Moment
A stark cautionary line underscores the risk of complacency in public safety. The slogan emphasizes continuous vigilance and preparedness to prevent careless moments from becoming costly.
Farmers Meet in Pendroy to Choose Delegate
The Teton County Farmers Union will hold its regular quarterly meeting in Pendroy Friday morning and Saturday Dec 9 at 10 am. The state convention delegate and committee chairmen will report, and the Pendroy local will furnish lunch.
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Teton
Think Twice Drive Safely Message
A public safety notice urges motorists to think twice for themselves and others before driving, emphasizing cautious behavior and safe road habits to reduce accidents.
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Glen’s Radio & TV
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the Oice Q
Fine Hardwoods Association
Christtmas Sheet Music
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Mae Aseld
PRESH
USDA
Woods Cross
Gedney
Storley’s
Campbell
Calif
NAVEL
Larry Talifson
Butch Miles
Brooks Range
Arctic Circle
Miles
East Glacier
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Chateau
Bill Pinnell
Morris Talifson
Kodiak
Alaska
Choteau
Chateau Floral & Greenhouses
Ramaker Sawmill
Choteau, Montana
Upper Legion Hall
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