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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1939
Page
8
A 1939 Missoula letter argues big business and tariff policies harmed the economy, blaming wage trends and sugar duties for farmer burdens. The writer questions who governs, noting lobbyists, politicians, and press influence, while defending labor and criticizing fiscal protectionism.
Upheaval on Radio Row with changes including Jack Haley leaving April 7 and Joe Penner ending March 30 with Joe E. Brown taking over next Thursday. Amos ’n’ Andy shifts to CBS April 3 and Robert Benchley moves to NBC Blue May 21. Kostelanetz’s Lost Chord arrangement used by church groups. Jean Rauverol and Page Gilman connected through One Men’s Family. Lyle Talbot returns to film in When Winter Comes after recovering from home fire. Ray Black signs twelve recordings with Swing Fourteen. Carole Lombard not yet Mrs Clark Gable as Rhett Butler film progresses. Ken Notes to host Gateway to Hollywood April 9 with Wilbur Hatch supporting embryonic artists. Dick Powell returns autograph mix leads to a boomerang pencil. Bogart softening in The Old Maid with Davis Hopkins. Big Town musical role highlighted. Fran Frey writes original store for Edward G. Robinson broadcast and leads Hollywood instrumentalists.
Guy Gulbrandsen argues that private business must be encouraged and taxed moderately to support economic growth. He asserts big industries seek high profits and warns that government may socialize industry if citizens demand tighter control, noting labor and agriculture receive smaller returns.
Montana WPA administrator Joseph E Parker warned that without extra federal funding the WPA would lay off about 30 percent of its 18 000 workers in the state effective April 1. County commissioners were urged to review lists and retain the most in need while Congress considers a further 150 million dollars for WPA.
The Helena high school Vigilante parade showing Montana pioneer life is postponed from May 26 to May 29 to greet Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha of Norway during their Helena visit. The pageant is praised as a highly authentic depiction of early Montana life.
The state health board awarded top cleanliness ratings to 293 of 487 tourist camps surveyed in Montana. Eighty seven camps showed improvement since 1937, 64 remained the same, and four camps were closed in 1938 for unsanitary conditions.
Washington reports conferenced Senate and House committees have settled on a 3,000,000 appropriation for staasho per and cricket control work in the west this summer. Earlier, the Senate proposed 5,417,000 while the House favored 2,000,000. An official announcement is expected in the next days as tensions between the administration and Congress widen.
A report notes Japan seeks to compel its army to seize control of Shanghai, effectively aiming to shanghai the city through military occupation and governance. The item reflects wartime power struggles and imperial ambitions impacting Shanghai's status under Japanese influence.
Classified notice listing a 1936 Ford V8 DeLuxe restored for 450 dollars and a 1929 Model A sold for 76 dollars. Includes a 117 by 28 inch twin city tractor and other items. Advertisement invites inquiries to Taylor Garage and Plymouth about a flexible payment plan.
For sale a six year old purebred Percheron stallion described as a good breeder. Listing by Hugh Robinson at Chateau, number 48-8-pd.
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