National Forests to Charge for Recreational Use
The Forest Service will test charging for camping and picnicking in a representative set of areas at the start of the 1949 vacation season. The plan, prompted by congressional revenue suggestions, will be experimental and may later apply nationwide.
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National Forests
Theorest Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
P. D. Hanson
Forest Service
California
Eldorado County
Congress
War For Recreation
National
Civilian Conservation Corps
Helena to Get New 250 Watt Radio Station KFDW
Lewis and Clark Broadcasters announces the FCC has granted a full construction grant for a new Helena radio station. The 250 watt outlet will use call letters KFDW and begin construction soon.
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Helena
Lewis and Clark Broadcasters Company
Federal Communications Commission
KFDW
Laurel man among 13 awarded Carnegie hero medals
John R. Kelly of Laurel and 12 others across nine states and Canada earned bronze medals from the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission this year for lifesaving actions. Kelly rescued 2 year old Diana I. Siegfried from a Laurel fire on June 11, 1947.
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Laurel
John R. Kelly
States
Canada
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Kelly
Diana I. Siegfried
Boy Scout Week Set Across Nation February Sixth to Twelfth
More than 2.2 million boys and adult readers will observe Boy Scout Week February 6 to 12 marking the 39th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The theme Adventure-that Scouting highlights fun and fellowship with increased outdoor adventures and citizenship through civic service, emergency training, and world relations.
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Boy Scouts of America
Veterans Affairs help for World War I veterans eighth guidance column
A weekly VA information column to answer common questions for World War I veterans and dependents. Veterans should contact the nearest VA unit for details. It notes burial expense up to 150 dollars may be paid by the VA and that additional transport costs may be allowed if death occurs in a VA hospital or domiciliary.
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Veterans Administration
United States
Mills Captures sectional bicycle title in Twin Bridges
Prof W E Mills is champion rider of the section and rode to Twin Bridges in 2 hours 25 minutes after leaving at 9 am. He reached Point of Rocks at 10 10 and Twin Bridges at 11 25 after weekly trips to instruct the brass band on the hurricane deck of a bicycle. The note also mentions a 25 cent Sunday chicken dinner at the Temple and VA burial and discharge information.
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W. E Mills
Twin Bridges
Point of Rocks
Temple Res
Montana
Uncle Sam
Weather Bureau
Dillon’s Cold Snap and Local Business Updates
The Examiner notes a 20 degree below zero morning in Dillon and warm January weather claims. Finley Cunnard sold his band of sheep for $1.80 per head to Frank Landon. Sparrows are seen. Orr Electric Light & Power provides illumination for about 700 incandescent lamps. Sickness rises in Dillon. the Normal School football team faces a challenge from Butte Business College. Dart Hardware Co builds a corrugated warehouse on Montana street and Mrs. Dart plans a two story brick block on Bannack Street.
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Examiner
Finley Cunnard
Frank Landon
Isme
Orr Electric Light & Power Company
Dillon
Montana
Fido
Butte Business College
Dart Hardware Co
Montana Street
Butte to stage pageant on rich history in August
Butte prepares a historical pageant for August with production directed by Professor Bert Hansen of Montana State University. The event will feature local actors portraying notable aspects of the city’s past.
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Butte
Bert Hansen
Montana State University
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Bill George
Rife St
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Anheuser-Busch
ST. Louis
Liab
the &xymIner
Davis Electric Co
E. Sebree
Kaiser-Frazer
City Garage
Atlantic St
Dillon Rendering Company
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