No Comment on Sides in Washington Power Struggle
James W. Douthat notes intensified clashes in Washington between left wing liberal groups and conservatives in both parties. The Democratic National Committee forms a legislative committee, seen as boosting the Reuther faction and left tendencies and pressuring Republicans to shift left. A broader push for bigger federal grants and spending is anticipated in the new Congress.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Reuther Labor
South
Congress
Right or Wrong by George M. Melton
Poem reflects on happiness found close to home and the idea of settling into a dream place. It contrasts wandering with returning to a familiar street and home outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Melton
Election results announce ASC 3 committeemen and alternates
Three ASC committee members and two alternates were chosen in a county wide mail election to govern 1957 ASC programs. Elwood Morrison announced the results. Elected were Arthur Bay Dillon chair John Blomquist Dillon vice chair J Lester Jones Dillon regular Berg Christensen first alternate Carl Kambich Glen second alternate. They assume office January 1 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Board
Elwood Morrison
Arthur Bay
Dillon
John Blomquist
J. Lester Jones
Berg Christensen
Carl Kambich
Glen
ASC
Itteemen
Montana wool growers warn of tax burden far exceeding revenue
Montana Wool Growers hear from S Keith Anderson of the Montana taxpayers Association that education needs would exceed the state's general fund revenue for the last two years. He cites over 17 million needed from the state to fund the foundation program and warns higher costs will come from other agencies. He notes property taxes form over 60 percent of Montana revenue, with the highest per capita taxes in the West, and increasing delinquency across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Montana
S. Keith Anderson
Montana ‘Taxpayers’ Association
Montana Wool Growers
State of
Washington
New Mexico
East Bench Unit Gains Support for Expanded Acreage
The National Reclamation Association at its Salt Lake City convention backed a Water Users Committee recommendation to push federal legislation expanding acreage limits for the East Bench and similar units. NRA members argue the 1902 Reclamation Act excluded modern high altitude farmlands, justifying broader restrictions to balance northern mountain and lower basin farming.
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National Reclamation Association
Salt Lake City
East Bench
O. A. Bergeson
NRA
Bergeson
NRA Water Users Committee
National Association
Santa Delights Children at Dillon Kiwanis Christmas Party
Dillon Kiwanis held its annual Christmas party at Lee's Steak House with a turkey dinner for guests of their dads. Santa Claus distributed gifts, entertaining the children while Leon Williams and John MacDonald organized the event. W. W. Boger chairs the Kiwanis committee as the club promotes a community Christmas spirit.
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Dillon Kiwanis
Lee’s
Santa Claus
Kiddies
Leon Williams
John MacDonald
Dillon
W. W. Boger
Kiwanis
Mail Route to Butte Discontinued Saturday
Dillon gains notice that the after noon Dillon to Butte mail route will end on December 29. Postmaster Harry J. Andrus says no replacement schedule is announced. If not replaced, Ditton will be served by rail with one northbound and one southbound train daily. No public announcement has been made yet.
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Butte
Dillon
Harry J. Andrus
Ditton
State Ed Board Okays 600000 WMCE Housing Bid
Helena report says the Montana State Board of Education approved housing program proposals for Western and Eastern Colleges. Dr L Steele new WMCE president in Dillon authorized to call bids for a 600000 housing and home finance agency project with 16 units for married students 44 for single men and 5000 square feet added to the Dillon Student Union. The plan adds faculty housing including a president’s home paid for instead of rental allowances.
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Helena
State Board of Education
Western
Eastern Colleges of Education
L. Steele
Dillon
Joan
County Members Honored and SCS Gets Award
Beaverhead Soil Conservation Service members received honors at the State Soil Conservation meeting in Havre. Art Christensen was elected to the state board and named chairman of the public lands committee. Arnold Benson was named outstanding cooper ator for his gravity sprinkler system. Beaverhead district placed second in the Goodyear Award Contest and received a wall plaque for outstanding activity and service.
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Beaverhead Soil Conservation Service
Havre
Art Christensen
Orville Sparrow
Christensen
Arnold Benson
Dillon Rancher
Beaverhead
SCS
Mikkelson Heads State Association
J. H. Mikkelson, Sanders county extension agent, was elected president of the Montana County Agents association at the annual meeting with the division of agriculture conference at Montana State College. Mikkelson is a former Dillon county agent. Robert Bucher of Hill County was elected first vice president, Art Regal of Custer and Powder River counties second vice president, and Alexander Haburchak of Daniels County was re elected secretary treasurer.
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Bozeman
J. H. Mikkelson
Sanders County
Montana County Agents Association
Division of Agriculture
Montana State College
Mikkelson
Dillon
Robert Bucher
Hill County
Art Regal
Custer
Powder River
Alexander Haburchak
Daniels County
State Water Board Backs East Beach Legislation
Helena AP The State Water Conservation Board endorses a Bureau of Reclamation plan to end 160 acre water land limits in the Dillon area and extend limits to at least 240 acres on beach lands. Supplemental water would be provided to valley areas as supporters push for Congressional action.
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Helena
State Water Conservation Board
Bureau of Reclamation
Dillon
Harold Aldrich
Great Falls
Bureau
Robert J. Kelly
Aldrich
Beaverhead Man Receives Mineralogical Society Award
Dr. George C. Kennedy son of Dillon ranchers received the Mineralogical Society of America Award in Los Angeles on November 20. The under thirty six scientist was honored for three research areas on mineral deposition in the earth’s crust and now serves as a geophysicist at the University of California Los Angeles.
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George C. Kennedy
Clayton Kennedy
Dillon
Centennial Valley
Kennedy
Mineralogical Society of America
Los Angeles
Lakeview
BCHS
Harvard University
University of California At
Butte Student Wins State Voice of Democracy Contest
Michael Buckley senior at Boys Central high school in Butte won Montana statewide Voice of Democracy contest in Dillon on Friday. He earned the state trophy and an all expense paid trip to the national awards in Washington D C to compete against other winners.
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Michael Buckley
Boys Central High School
Butte
Montana ‘State
Washington, D. C
U. S
Elks Plan Teen Age New Year's Party Details
The Dillon Elks Youth Activity Committee meets at Chairman Edgar Williams home to finalize a Teen Agers New Year’s Party. The event welcomes teenagers college students and returned veterans home on Christmas leave. It will be at St James Guild Hall from 9 pm December 31 to 1 am January 1 with dancing entertainment and a turkey supper after ushering in the New Year.
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Dillon Elks Lodge
Edgar ‘Williams
Dillon Students In Bobcat Band For Trip to Bowl
Dillon students Stephen Foster and Jack Pierce, members of MSCs Bobcat band, join a Montana Parade to Little Rock for the Aluminum Bowl on Dec 22. Bernard Williams of Irvine and Cottom leads alumni efforts to fund the trip as band members have paid their own expenses for games and concerts.
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Dillon
Stephen Foster
Jack Pierce
MSC
Montana
Little Rock
Foster
Walter Foster
Pierce
Roger Pierce
Bernard Williams
Irvine & Cottom
Montana State College
Dillon Group
Williams
Damages Sought in Auto Accident Case
Mrs Minnie Stewart seeks 20000 dollars in district court against Mike Gregovich for injuries from a August accident between Glen and Melrose. She was a passenger in Clyde Smiths car, also injured and hospitalized at Butte Community Memorial.
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Minnie Stewart
Mike Gregovich
Week's Weather Brings Deep Freeze to Beaverhead County
A frigid spell last week dumped three to four inches of snow in Dillon and surrounding hills, with about a third of an inch of precipitation the most since October and nearly four times November's total. Temperatures tracked at Western College station show notable cold across the week with a record of low highs and gusty winds.
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Beaverhead
Dillon
Western College Station
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