The New Motor Carrier Act of 1931
The act expands regulation to private or contract carriers starting July 1 and requires a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the public service commission. It limits highway trucking and may set rates for common carriers while exempting certain services such as school buses and some farming transport. Existing licensees must secure in good standing certificates and pay fees, with strict new rules, hearings, and insurance contingencies.
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Public Service Commission
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Commission
Attack on American protection and tariff policy debated
The piece argues two forces oppose U S protection and tariff law the Democratic political push and commercial financial interests led by international bankers and Western manufacturers. It cites a New York Journal of Commerce plan to form a tariff reduction council pressing Congress for quick action. It warns open markets would mean cheaper foreign labor and threaten domestic farms mines and mills with a largely inward market remaining 90 percent for home consumption.
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Europe
America
New York Journal of Commerce
Journal of Commerce
George Theunis
Belgium
International Chamber
Council
Congress
United States
Freedom of the Press Maintained in Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court upholds press freedom, with Chief Justice Hughes calling for protection against suppression of comment or criticism. The decision centers on preventing government censorship of indecent or salacious sheets while warning about potential political manipulation of newspapers.
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Minnesota
United States Supreme Court
Hughes
America
Valier Man in Trouble Embezzlement Charge Linked to Disappearance
Harry S. Oleson secretary treasurer of the Valier Montana Land and Water company surrendered to Sheriff Carl Embody after a disappearance from Valier. He faces an embezzlement charge alleging appropriation of 287 dollars from company funds, with officials estimating a shortage between 1000 and 4000 dollars. The exact amount and duration of the shortage were not specified.
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Harry S. Oleson
Valier-Montana Land and Water Company
Valier
Oleson
Carl Embody
Pondora County
Great Falls
Walier-Montana Corporation
Card of Thanks for Mr. Lockhart funeral period
We express deep appreciation for kindness after the injury and death of Mr. Lockhart. Thanks for the beautiful flowers and countless courtesies. Signed by Mrs. W. E. Lockhart and children and Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Russell and family.
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Lockhart
W. E. Lockhart
E. C. Russell
Collins and others take summer trips and local outings
Harry Montague and wife left for Iowa to visit friends and relatives, planning a month away. Roscoe Thompson fills the mail route during Mr. Montague’s vacation. R H Mayer and wife joined the Leathbridge Canada party to California to visit relatives. Ralph Craig visits grandparents in Bainville. Mrs. Averill and son Marion and Rev and Mrs Stong enjoyed a river picnic. Local men planned fishing over the weekend. Mrs. A O Reiquam hosts Ladies Aid on Saturday June 27 at her home.
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Harry Montague
Iowa
Roscoe Thompson
Mr. Montague
R. H. Mayer
Ross
Letheridge
Canada
California
Ralph Craig
Bainville
Bailey
Averill
Marion
Stong
Dupuyer
Kaemmer
Bloomdal
Chateau
Fred Smith
Farmington
Paul Briggs
Conrad
Christe Alice Swanson
Betty Jones
Ladies Aid
Phillips
Robinson
North Dakota
Rev. Kaemmer
Mrs. Jones
Gladys Erickson
Virginia Seufert
Frizzel
Great Falls
Rose Mary Frizzel
Dolores
B. Laconette
J. A. Swanson
Choteau
Picnic and social roundup from the Gap region
A week ago Sunday a fine river picnic drew carloads from the Gap to a bridge below Collins where Collinites joined for swimming fishing and meals. A large crowd gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bush last Wednesday evening for a delightful lunch and late gathering featuring Mr. and Mrs. Eugene er and Mrs. Robie Ferriks seen shopping in Gre Tuesday.
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Gap
Collins
Leslie Bush
Eugene Er
Robie Ferriks
Gre
Pendroy Picnic News and Local Visits Report
Readable notes cover a Dupuyer school picnic on Sunday with Rev Kaemmer and families, the Bloomdal family from Chateau, and the Fred Smith family of Farmington. The column lists neighbors visiting, church group meetings, and upcoming gas line preparations near Pendroy with pipe deliveries.
4H Club News on Room Fixing Costs and Color Scheme
The 4H club details its goal to arrange and furnish rooms economically this year. A color scheme talk by Mrs. Talbert drew interest and encouragement.
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Talbert
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Teton County
E. L. Jourdonnais
Montane
Montana State Press Association
Agena
Ara Elimina
T. S. Gap
Club News
Business and Professional Directory
the Club One
Burrell
Prez
Montana
Rachel Edwarde
M.S. Ballerdick
Choteau, Mont
M. K. Lykins
Cheteau
Ment
Chateau, Mont
James M. Sulgrove
Northwestern
Mutual Life Insurance CO
Milwaukes
J. Heyler
DR. C. W. Boussard
Larsen Building
Joseph Knudtzon
W. Smith
Choteau Hospital
BR. H. W. Bateman
Officea In Hospital
St. Anthony & Dakota Lumber Yard
F.C. Young, Mer
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Tana
Montana State
Insurance Fund
Greeing
State Board of Hail Insurance
Helena, Montana
Mozer Shoe Shop
Jor Mozer
Fel Ro Cresaye
McDonaig
Chas. G. Roberts
E. B. Maynard
M. D .Homeopathic Hospital Gbeteas, Mont
Arnetta Johnson
C. James Smith
Cheteau, Mentane
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