Democratic weaknesses threaten wartime unity in Congress
Washington observers warn that pressure groups and political ambition risk undermining national sacrifice. Labor seeks higher wages fueling inflation, farm subsidies resist ceilings, and business lobbies push self interests. With November elections looming, many lawmakers chase votes, endangering total war resolve and democratic stability.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
House
Senate
Axis
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Episcopal Services Eighth Sunday After Trinity
July 26 service schedule notes Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a m with W Friend Day honoring the missionary activities of W Friend Day parish.
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ST. Joseph’s
Chateau
Bynum
J. F. Schulte
Echoes from the Past Twenty-Five Years Ago This Week
Miss Cora Bateman and Stanley R Foot marry at the bride’s brother’s home Dr H W Bateman. Miss Burrell of Lewistown Idaho chosen sixth grade teacher. Sid Burrell leaves for Kentucky to work in oil.
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Cora Bateman
Stanley R. Foot
Bride
H. W. Bateman
Miss Burrell
Lewistown
Idaho
Sid Burrell
Kentucky
Chateau Fire Department
W. D
Bill” Jones
Struble
Warm Springs
Auto Tax Violators To Be Fined In Montana Campaign
Lewis Penwell, Internal Revenue Collector for the District of Montana, warns that many automobile users have not bought the $5 federal automobile use tax stamps for the period ending June 30 1943. Stamps sold since June 10 at post offices will run to August 1. Penwell says deputies and state patrol will canvass the state to prosecute noncompliers, noting the Bozeman conviction and expenses.
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Lewis Penwell
Internal Revenue
District of Montana
Congress
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Penwell
Montana
Highway Patrol
Collector of Internal Revenue
Helena
Bozeman
Pennell
Navy seeks musical instruments for morale programs
Lieutenant Commander S J Witter announced the Navy needs more instruments for morale and recreation as outlying stations and smaller ships seek to form orchestras. Donations are welcome due to no funds for purchase. send all instruments to the District Welfare Officer at 13th Naval District Exchange Building Seattle.
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Navy
S. J. Witter
Witter
13Th Naval District
Exchange Building
Seattle
Montana Farmers Boost 1942 Food Output Under FSA Plan
Montana farmers participating in the Farm Security Administration program expect large gains in 1942 over 1941. Beef up 3,571,388 pounds, pork 7,612,664 pounds, poultry 676,988 pounds, butterfat 281,620 pounds. Eggs 504,888 dozen, canned fruits and vegetables 126,302 quarts, and 6,393 more acres of garden and truck crops. State FSA director Thomas Horsford called the increases vital and a patriotic effort.
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Montana
Farm Security Administration
Thomas Horsford
FSA
Horsford
North Montana Fair Opens August 3 With Roaring Rodeo
North Montana Fair and Rodeo runs August 3 to 8 featuring bareback basketball style rodeo, a $50 purse per game, daily races, and top horses from across the region. Promoter Leo Cremer promises top acts, including George Mills and Jasbo Falkerson, with a 18,000 dollar total purse and a grand midway of new rides and exhibits. A military themed night show and a large fireworks display cap the entertainment for attendees.
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Montana
Leo Cremer
George Mills
Jasbo Falkerson
Montana Fair Track
Northwestern International
Rocky Mountain
Montana Wildlife Association
Old Town
Willie West
McGinty
Eris
Monroe Brothers
Great Peters
Ward Bell
Noble
al Gordon
Carnival
Great Falls
Navy seeks loan of binoculars from patriotic citizens
The Thirteenth Naval District requests two types of binoculars for war use. Owners with Zeiss or Bausch & Lomb 6 by 30 or 7 by 50 models should ship sets to the Naval Observatory Washington D C with ID tags. Navy pays $1 per set and will return after hostilities end.
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Navy
Thirteenth Naval District
Zeiss
Bausch & Lomb
Naval Observatory
Washington, D. C
Teton County High Seeks Bus Driver Applications
Teton County High School begins accepting applications for a school bus driver from Pendrey to High School at Chateau. Applicants must state age experience and salary and file with Clerk Mrs Muriel Reiquam by August 1 1942 with first publication July 16 and last July 23.
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Teton County
Transportation contracts due for Teton County High School
Parents of students at Teton County High School must contact the County Superintendent's office by July 25 to sign transportation contracts for next year. Muriel Reiquam, Clerk, Teton Co. H. S. Board.
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Teton County High School
Muriel Reiquam
Teton Co. H. S. Board
Target Lapel Button Eligibility For Warlords Investors
A reader asks about wearing a target lapel button. The policy states employees who invest at least ten percent of their income in Warlords every pay period may wear the badge as a symbol of patriotism.
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Choteau
Canada
AND
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Indiana
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Ing
Rubber Synthetics, Inc
Gary
Defense Plant Corporation
Ella Ela
Ce Blackous
Aod
Bug
Hitler
Vere
The
Montana Over Company
Episcopal Services
W. Friend Day
North Montana
Ninth Judicial District
State of
Teton
Michael Donahue
Emery Knowlton
M. M
R. M. Hattersley
District Court
D. H. Schmidt
Larson Bldg
Maynard Hospital
Choteau, Mont
E. L. Kleffman
Choteau Hospital
Miss Rassmussen, R. N
E. J. Crary
McDonald Block
J. H. Byler
State of Montana
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