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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1949
Page
2
The article outlines the ongoing Navy Air Force dispute over the B 36 bomber. Navy leaders warn the jet era risks overconsolidation with a single aircraft, while Air Force chiefs argue the B 36 is nearly invulnerable and essential for offensive strategic bombing.
The Air Force seeks control of weapon design and funding, backing a policy that would let each service design its own arsenal. Admiral Denfield, dismissed after urging presidential support, argued for service autonomy within budgets, a core point in the ongoing clash over military priorities.
The piece notes financial stress from mortgages and credits the aging pattern of debt reduction. It highlights that nearly three of five nonfarm homes are mortgage free, recalls 1945 farm home mortgage levels, and praises prudent saving and debt liquidation while criticizing war profits spent unwisely.
The People's Voice in Helena reports Governor John Bonner saying he favored public power and would push it without reservations. The piece notes months of pressure from public power proponents and frames the governor as rising to a bold stance.
Montana political leaders, led by Senator Jim Murray, back restoration of funding for the Glasgow Shelby power line and Canyon Ferry federal power distribution. Public power advocates press state officials as Attorney General Arnold Olsen backs public power and Montana Democrats grow vocal after Jim Murray’s 1948 campaign momentum.
Mrs Reece Silve and Ernest Kind attended the Betty Maphies and George Ellingson wedding in Great Falls. Families visited relatives in Lewistown Billings Bridger and Bynum while others toured Farmington Pasco and Great Falls.
A MEA institute attendee spent Halloween weekend with family at Power. Students enjoyed a Monday party, costumes, games, and a pumpkin seed contest won by Clarice Forseth and Roy Hanberg. Mrs. Mueller received thanks for organizing the Masquerade and Ginny praised the evening. The Holyoaks visited Clarence Hensley, while Ada Weaver’s hunting accident prompted well wishes. Grants and club members attended a council meeting in Chateau.
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