Broad program of development in West slated
Secretary Harold L. Ickes outlined a multipoint resources mobilization plan to accelerate mineral and power projects in the United States. It envisions financing mineral and industrial development, expanding exploration in low grade ores, and building 17 sample power projects across 12 states to produce about 10 billion kilowatt hours annually.
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Department of the Interior
Secretary of the Interior
Harold L. Ickes
Senate
United States
Ickes
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Wyoming
America
West
Bureau of Mines
Congress
Geological Survey
Alaska
War Production Board
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Minerals Policy Board
Montanans Import $256,838 In Fruits From Out of State
Montana's horticulture division reports February imports of fruits and vegetables from other states totaled 256,837.72 dollars. The same period saw 90,368.95 dollars of home grown vegetables consumed within Montana.
Bonner declares slot machine war in Montana
Montana Attorney General John W. Bonner urges rapid local action against slot machines amid war tax claims. He cites penalties and warns officials to seize devices, insisting gambling laws remain in force despite federal measures.
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Montana
John W. Bonner
United States
Bonner
Foresters to Mark Ancient Indian Trail Near Missoula
Foresters plan to mark an ancient western Montana Indian trail for posterity. The path winds across Mount Sentinel and University Mountain slopes, through Pattee Canyon and Deer Creek near Milltown, used in high water seasons by Indians traveling westbound along the river.
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Missoula
Montana
Mount Sentinel
University Mountain
Pattee Canyon
Deer Creek
Milltown
Hell Gate Canyon
Six Montana Banks Among Nation's Top Thousand by Deposits
Montana banks total six entries in the American Banker ranking of the thousand largest banks based on deposits as of December 31, 1941. The institutions and ranks include Metals Bank & Trust Co of Butte at 431, First National Bank of Butte at 524, First National Bank of Great Falls at 549, First National Bank & Trust Co of Helena at 607, Union Bank & Trust Co of Helena at 635, and Midland National Bank of Billings at 933. Deposits ranged from about 6.97 million to 16.32 million.
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Montana
Metals Bank & Trust Co
Butte
First National Bank
First, National Bank
Great Falls
First National Bank & Trust Co
Helena
Union Bank & Trust Co
Midland National Bank
Billings
Midland National
First National of Great Falls
Te Enghiar
Rivers Below Normal In Columbia Basin Streams
Flow in all streams of the Columbia River basin in western Montana during 1941 was below 1940 levels and the 1930 1941 average, according to United States Geological Survey engineer Frank Stermitz.
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Columbia River
Montana
Frank Stermitaz
United States
Fewer Varieties And Higher Liquor Prices Foreseen
Montana liquor board officials say war demand for industrial alcohol has reduced whisky varieties and increased demand for cheaper grades due to tax hikes. Supply difficulties include scarce rum and limited scotch as submarine activity disrupts shipments.
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Liquor Board
Arctic
White Cream Cheese Spread With Cornflakes Sandwich
A simple snack recipe describes layering slices of white cream cheese on bread spread with cornflakes between two slices. The method emphasizes flat layering and serving as a quick bite.
Killer of Negro Given Freedom
Lewis and Clark County Attorney J. Miller Smith said John Mosney was released from custody and returned to Spokane after being arrested Feb 22 for a 1907 murder of Robert Holmes. Mosney claimed self defense and the case had no eye witnesses. investigators questioned all known contacts, including in Los Angeles.
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Lewis and Clark County
J. Miller Smith
John Mosney
Spokane
Rolla Duncan
Helena
Smith
Duncan
Mosney
Robert Holmes
Holmes
Wolf Creek
Los Angeles
Montana counties share funds for common school support
Thirty three of Montana's 56 counties split a total of 81,679.50 for the common school equalization fund to aid districts unable to raise enough money. The distribution lists per county amounts including Richland 15,734.26 and Stillwater 7,247.49 among others.
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Elizabeth Ireland
Blaine
Carbon
Carter
Cascade
Chouteau
Daniels
Dawson
Fallon
Fergus
Flathead
Garfield
Golden Valley
Granite
Hill
Lake
Lewis and Clark
McCone
Missoula
Musselshell
Park
Petroleum
Phillips
Powder River
Ravalli
Richland
Sheridan
Stillwater
Sweet Grass
Teton
Toole
Valley
Wibaux
Yellowstone
One-Eye Sandwich Recipe Description
A sandwich method spreads cream cheese and chopped nuts between bread slices cut with a doughnut cutter. A small dab of firm jelly is placed in the opening.
U.S. Spending Hits New Peak Driven by War Costs
U S expenditures from July 1 1941 to March 17 1942 reached 18.67 billion dollars, surpassing the 1919 peak as war programs push total outlays. War spending is set to top 10 billion more this year with tax receipts at a record high, as March income taxes total over 1.39 billion.
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Treasury
State Doubles Conservation Areas In 1941 Growth
Montana soil conservation districts more than doubled in 1941 says T C Anderson Bozeman state coordinator. Three new districts added 933 006 acres and 987 800 acres were added to Sheridan county reserve district. Total eight districts in operation 3 182 364 acres with eight grass districts totaling 2 900 612 acres cooperating with the service.
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Soil Conservation Service
T. C. Anderson
Bozeman
Reserve Soil Conservation District
Sheridan County
Anderson
The
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