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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1947
Page
7
Sewing Circle Needlework advertises the Peacock Chair Set Pattern No. 5092 with a pea cock motif and pineapple crochet tail. It asks 20 cents for the pattern plus name and address, noting longer wait times due to high demand.
A five piaster stamp issued by Anglo Egyptian Sudan for 48 years carries a misspelled Arabic inscription. The singular form of piaster was used instead of the plural, a flaw finally noticed by an American.
Promotes a healthful morning habit using the juice of one Sunkist Lemon in a glass of water on an empty stomach to stimulate regular bowel action. Claims lemons boost vitamin C and overall health, supporting digestion and immune resistance. Try this for ten mornings. Use California Sunkist Lemons.
The Washington Scene notes the reorganization act tested in the 80th Congress prompts expansion of standing committees. It profiles Public Lands Chairman Richard J. Welch, Un American Activities head J Par nel Thomas, Ways and Means chair Knutson, and Rules Chair Leo E Allen, outlining their districts, party history, and key votes.
The event runs April 14 to 20 with efforts by the Laymen's National committee to boost church attendance and combat juvenile delinquency. Rear Adm. Reginald Belknap urged early religious training as essential to forming right from wrong youth conduct and promoting American values.
New York reports war veteran John G. Scott battles the government to stop disability checks for a preexisting eye condition. Despite requests, the monthly payment rose from $35 to $42 and remains uncashed as Scott asserts he does not need the funds.
In Pittsburgh Edward Wilson a former army sergeant refuses to cash a two cent government check he received with 475 dollars in bonds as terminal leave pay Army officials say the law requires most pay in bonds and the rest by check Wilson would incur a ten cent bank cashing fee and balks at mailing back the small check to avoid a stamp.
ROCKHOLD KY A Whiteley county citizen named Jesse James is noted for paying his taxes with nickels. For 13 years he has used nickels earned from his service station candy and soft drinks, counting out 457 five cent pieces this year, receiving a receipt and continuing his unusual habit.
Aircraft funding plans show a July 1 start for a 85 million dollar outlay to 4 431 airports over three years under the federal airport act with matching grants and a 500 million total cap. Also noted are food shipments to Cuban crews, a straw-walled Nebraskan hangar, Waco Aristocrat 25th anniversary flights, and a new stall warning instrument praised as the pilot's friend.
In a candid Washington dialogue, ex servicemen debate life's meaning turning from war talk to religion and philosophy. They explore whether education guarantees happiness, the religion of nature, and the role of belief in inspiration amid postwar uncertainty.
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