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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1946
Page
2
Choteau Montana weekly publication details display and legal ad rates and subscription prices. Rates include 40c per column inch for foreign and local display ads, discounts for frequency, 50c minimum for want ads, and 2.75 to 3.50 dollar yearly subscriptions depending on location.
Dan Whetstone argues against reliance on political handouts for air bases, urging Montana to focus on lasting local development like irrigation in the Sun River valley and a sugar factory. He cites Washington power and flawed relocation plans while praising enduring community projects over temporary gains.
General Motors president C. E. Wilson announced that exports of passenger cars are only about 5.5 percent of total production this year, aligned with voluntary postwar export limits at 4 to 6 percent. He said manufacturers maintain export quotas to protect U.S. consumers and preserve foreign distribution, with OPA export price controls applicable aboard and in many importing countries.
The Montana Hospital Association will hold its annual convention in Butte in October 2021. A spokesman said the Montana Hospital Survey Committee will meet there October 19 to prepare a report to Governor Sam C. Ford on the committee's work.
Gov. Sam C. Ford proposes a referendum to authorize the board of examiners to issue 7 million to 10 million in bonds for state custodial and educational institutions improvements. The Postwar Planning and Construction Commission funds total over 11 million, with 54.5 million available. The board also urges a separate referendum to meet institutional needs in its legislature report. The University of Montana system receives about 2 million for next year. The Montana milk control board orders a statewide milk price survey after denying cash and carry price differentials, citing insufficient cost data. Senator Za les N. Ecton opposes Missouri Valley Authority plans as communistic and favors basin development for irrigation and power.
Local residents travel to Missoula for state university and summer quarter completion. Visitors include Sandra Calder at Jessups in Cut Bank and Bill Anderson’s return from Conrad Hospital. Births, birthdays, and family visits pepper the notes, with upcoming events like Sunday school at 11:00 October 6 and the October 9 Wadies Aid Bazaar at the Community church.
The earliest Stradivarius violins bear Antonius Stradivarius Ceremonensis alumnus Nicolai Amati inscribed with a date and Maltese cross. Later instruments carry Fecit instead of Faciebat and the name changes to Stradivarius about 1730. Many excellent imitations require connoisseur expertise to verify authenticity.
Helena officials report demand for surplus veterans items far outstrips supply causing certification for purchase to be halted. Regional Director H C Helland notes trucks jeeps tractors and cranes remain on the set aside list and only veterans may buy those offerings.
A man asks to buy a train for his boy and a floorwalker directs him to the next floor as part of a men’s hobbies scene. The brief exchange highlights a shopper seeking a model train and a store clerk guiding him to relevant departments.
University of Montana will ship 208 housing units from the Kaiser Shipyards to Missoula within a week. University engineer T. G. Swearingen announced the plan.
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