End of an Era as Ready Print Service Is Dropped
New York reports Western Newspaper Union will discontinue its Readyprint ready print service on March 29 due to rising newsprint costs and distribution expenses. The move ends a Civil War era syndication staple once used by 7,000 weekly papers, while expanding other syndicated features the company offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Western Newspaper Union
Farwell W. Perry
Readyprint
WNU
America
G. Washington Hand
van of Wesward
Rex Beach
Jack London
Stewart Edward White
Booth Tarkington
Zane Grey
Magnus Kettner
Ed Pickard
Dixie Carroll
Nellie Maxwell
Julia Bottomly
Will Rogers
O. O. McIntyre
Fannie Hurst
Beatrice Fairfax
Navy man visits Dillon for grandfather’s funeral
Gerald Funk of Wolf Creek and stationed with the U S Navy was in Dillon last Wednesday to attend the funeral of his grandfather Robert M Funk of Sheridan. Funk has recently returned to the United States from duty in the Korean area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Funk
Wolf Creek
U. S. Navy
Dillon
California
Robert M. Funk
Sheridan
Funk
U.S
Efficient electricity tips for homemakers and cod liver oil guidance
A rural electrification advisory urges scheduling heavy electric use to off peak hours for economy, with tips on oven shelf placement range leveling pan selection and oven cleaning. It also covers maintaining appliance finishes, defrosting freezers, and optimal temperatures. The piece ends with strategies to improve daily cod liver oil administration to children and tips on taste, storage, and dosage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Electrification Administration
Defense
Johnnie
Taxes exceed food costs in Montana budget report
The Montana Taxpayers association says 1951 taxes, Federal, state, and local, surpassed food expenditures by about 438 billion dollars. It notes Federal taxes will outpace food costs again in 1952 and cites national debt nearing 300 billion. Calls for reduced federal spending and a new budget approach under HJ. Res. 371 proposed by Rep. Coudert Jr.
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Helena
Montana Taxpayers’ Association
R. A. Neill
The
Association
Neill
Congress
Conference of State Taxpayer Associations
Frederic R. Coudert, Jr
New York
Coudert
St James Guild Meets Thursday Afternoon
Members of St James guild to meet Thursday afternoon at 3 o clock in the home of Mrs W G Gilbert 231 South Rif Avenue. Plans for church activities and charitable work to be discussed.
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ST. James’ Guild
St. James
W. G. Gilbert
Montana 4 H programs aid and flood concerns dominate state news
Montana 4 H programs will offer eight National 4 H awards with scholarships and trips, while Havre officials press flood control for Bull Hook creek and customs buildings at border crossings. An additional one cent per gallon gasoline tax is proposed to fund highways in Helena, potentially yielding about 1.8 million dollars annually.
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Montana
Paul J. Moore
Bozeman
Moore
Chicago
Havre
Havre Chamber of Commerce
Bull Hook Creek
Wild Horst
Willow Creek
Chamber
Congress
Helena
George Sechotte
Butte
Mary M. Condon
Miss Condon
Veterans Administration Question Column Planned
The newspaper will publish a weekly column answering frequent questions for local veterans. Veterans should contact or write to the nearest VA contact unit for more detailed information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
VA Tightens G I Loan Terms For Cars
The Veterans Administration restricts G I loan terms for car purchases to a maximum of 30 months for new cars and 24 months for used cars, more liberal than Regulation W which allows 18 months and requires a down payment. Loans require the car to be necessary for the veteran to conduct business or meet job needs. Questions about G I benefits for veterans with bad conduct discharges depend on individual circumstances and whether the discharge was under honorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Veterans Administration
Federal Reserve Board
Optometrist Scarborough to Visit Andrus Hotel
Dr H H Scarborough eye specialist from Salt Lake City will be at the Andrus Hotel on April 15 and 16 until 3 p m to examine eyes and fit glasses. Take this opportunity for his professional services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Scarborough
Salt Lake City
Andrus Hotel
Montana lawmakers push refunds shift to highway fund plan
A Montana legislative committee advocates directing tax proceeds to the highway fund and tightening refunds and enforcement. The plan would transfer state petroleum production tax and railroad motor vehicle surplus funds, potentially adding about 2.849 million dollars annually for road building.
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Railroad Commission
Schotte
Montana
Montana Real Estate Agent Killed. Man Sentenced for Manslaughter
Judge William Taylor in Anaconda sentences Richard Meyer, 42, to 10 years in state prison for the killing of Henry Nelson, a Livingston real estate agent. Meyer was found guilty of manslaughter by a 12 juror panel. the February 1950 shooting followed a bar dispute, with Meyer claiming self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
William Taylor
Anaconda
Richard Meyer
Henry Nelson
Meyer
Vigilan Team results and schedules in March April
Local league standings show Vigilan Team results for March 26 with Red and White and Big Dipper among listed scores. April 1 Creamery results. March 27 Megquier Pl Eagle Bar Berzer-Chin Madden s Roberta Elec and Var Metlen Hotel Bay s Butchers Mont Mot Sp Commercial League March 31 Roberts Harvey s Bond Gosman Big Dipper Men s Store Eliel s Tribune and April 7 and April 8 schedules with pairings and venue times.
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Vigilan
Red & White
Snack Shack
Watkin’s
Creamery 800
Megquier
Eagle Bar
Berzer-Chin
Madden’s
Elec
Elec. & Var
Metlen Hotel
Bay's Butchers
Mont, Mot. Sp
Roberts
Harvey's Ap
Gosman’s
Big Dipper
Men's Store
Eliel’s
Tribune O
Tribune
Bond’s and Roberts
Men’s
Harvey Appliance
Tasks
Coasters and Creamery
Winn’s
Brewer-Mockel
Warners
Berger-Cochrane
Coasters
Warner’s
Winn's
Tash’s
Brewer-Mkl
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Edith Ditty
P. J. Lovell Co
Dillon, Mont
Examiner Printing Co
C.J. Dean
M.D. Our
Dean
Sandy Boulevard
Portland 14
Ore
Twin Bridges
Andrus
News & Views
United Press State Letter
Alfred R. Anderson
Anderson
Production and Marketing Administration
James Umber
Glacier National Park
W. P. Pilgeram
Land Management Bureau
Billings
Pilperam
Toole
Liberty County
Daniels County
Glacier Park
Flathead River
Pilgeram
Montana Power Company
Wood
Hazelbaker
Insurance Agency
Geo. M. Gosman
Yorkshire
Wirz
Winn’s, Inc
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