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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1939
Page
3
Bills Missing When Legislature Met Friday
Among the measures not transmitted between houses were proposals to double the natural gas tax, extend city official terms to four years, set staff qualifications for the state superintendent of public instruction, give the health board water well drilling supervision, bar employers from blocking unionizing, allow county hospitals to take paying patients, require farm machinery dealers to stock parts for new models, and create an additional district court in the Butte district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Health Board
Butte District
Bill exempts seniors from fishing licenses this summer
The House passes a bill freeing 70 and older residents from fishing license requirements for the summer. The exemption follows existing rules that under 15 year olds already do not need licenses. The measure targets seniors and does not change other anglers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
House Clips Eleven Measures Before Deadline
In a fast session the house trimmed 11 bills aimed at licensing and bonding live stock markets wage for police in major cities paid vacations for workers curb on gambling houses alcohol sales and egg grading law updates plus sheriff rent payments and county civil actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
1940 Proposal Seeks State Sales Tax on All Commodities
A reform plan calls for a two percent sales tax on all goods except necessities, affected by mileage fees for state business drivers, and would require a public vote in 1940 to approve the tax proposal.
Angling Rules Tighten as Salmon Eggs Bait Ban Enacted
The Montana House killed a bill to allow salmon eggs as bait, forcing bait fishermen to continue using worms and hoppers or switch to flies for trout. Representative Cannon of Silver Bow County chaired the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Silver Bow County
Petition Signers May Withdraw Names
Signers of petitions may withdraw their names or sign withdrawal petitions. The house killed a bill that would have forbade removing names from a petition. Opponents argued the measure would block withdrawal even if the petition's purpose had been misrepresented.
Measure to share liquor profits dies in House
A bill proposing counties receive a share of liquor control board profits died in the House this week. Opponents argued the liquor money funds welfare programs and water conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liquor Control Board
Bill to privatize prison plate making defeated
The House adopted an adverse report killing a measure that would move license plate production from Deer Lodge prison to private hands. The bill aimed to prohibit sale of prison made goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Loan shark bill aims to license small lenders in Yellowstone
A measure nicknamed the loan shark bill, filed in the upper house by Senator Tom Burke of Yellowstone County, would license lenders making loans of 300 dollars or less and cap interest at 10 percent per year or 2 percent monthly. Lenders must file a monthly business statement with the state examiner, and borrowers could recover the charged interest plus half the principal if overcharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Burke
Yellowstone County
Appropriations Named for State Offices in Next Biennium
The measure sets general fund allocations for top state offices for the first and second years of the upcoming biennium, with Governor's office at 28000 each year and other offices varying such as Secretary of State 23250 and 37000. The Auditor and Supreme Court receive 32990 and 56100 respectively each year, while the Attorney General and Treasurer see adjustments. An additional 6500 annually is allocated to the Auditor's office from the highway fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railroad’ and Public Service Commission
Supreme Court
State liquor tax receipts turned over for distribution
L M A Wass administrator for the state liquor control board has turned over 30162.70 representing the state's liquor excise tax collections for January sales to State Treasurer Ray N Shannon for distribution to various state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. A. Wass
State Liquor Control Board
Ray N. Shannon
Montana Bar Association petition denied
The state supreme court denied the Montana Bar Association petition to adopt rules regulating the legal profession. The association had sought a legislative bill to require lawyers to join and be governed by its rulings, but the court found insufficient attorney support to make such an act advisable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Montana Bar Association
Montana
Missoula Official Named to Direct Northern Rocky Mountain Station
M I Bradner of Missoula is named by Secretary Henry Wallace to direct the Northern Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station in Missoula. He succeeds S N Wyckoff who had been acting director since last July. Bradner has served with the forest service since 1919. There are 11 such stations nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. I. Bradner
Missoula
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry Wallace
Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station
Bradner
S. N. Wyckoff
Forest Service
United States
249 Bills Before As Senate Reaches Bill Deadline
The senate reached its deadline for bill introductions with 249 measures offered by members. The tally includes 216 bills, with 195 reported two years ago and the remainder made up by joint memorials memorials and joint resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Fourth major appropriation bill shifts railroad fund to general fund
The measure requires all earnings of the state railroad and public service commission be placed in the general fund rather than used as needed for department expenses. It sets 100 700 dollars for commission expenses in year one of the next biennium, with last year’s appropriation at 53 067 plus earnings. Lawmakers push to place all state receipts in the general fund and make specific appropriations to cover expenses rather than deducting them from receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railroad and Public Service Commission
Commission
Defeated $8,000 Deficiency Measure for Butte Hall
The house rejected an $8,000 deficiency appropriation to cover a funding shortfall on a residence hall at the state school of mines in Butte. Montana law bans halls from becoming state liabilities. Rep. R. E. Morrison said the request came after letters from Attorney General Freebourn and Secretary of State Mitchell. The board of education allegedly told the contractor to proceed and pledged to seek funds to cover the shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
State School of Mines
Butte
Montana
R. E. Morrison
Lewis and Clark
Appropriations Committee
H. J. Freebourn
Sam W. Mitchell
State Board of Education
Welfare Board Gets $75,000 for Relief Funds
The state welfare board received an additional $75,000 this week to distribute to counties for direct relief purposes after legislative actions. The funds are aimed at aiding local welfare efforts and supporting needy cases across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welfare Board
State Welfare Board
Sen
Welfare Board Fast Funds Aid Counties In February
Emergency bill passed to replenish relief funds after counties warned of depletion and potential welfare office closures. I M Brandford, welfare board administrator, said the extra money will be distributed promptly to needy counties for direct relief work expenses incurred in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welfare Board
I. M. Brandford
House in No Mood for Salary Raises
Montana lawmakers balked at pay hikes for a state house custodian and the deputy secretary of state. Representative Mrs. Martin of Fergus said she would not support raises while residents suffer hunger and cold. Several members urged reviewing all state salaries to find inequities and consider cuts rather than increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
House of Representatives
Statehouse
Martin
Fergus
Montana
School exam bill defeated by sanitary affairs committee
A bill requiring periodic physical examinations for schoolchildren was killed after the sanitary affairs committee recommended its defeat and the defeat of a substitute bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Affairs Committee
Montana Day in Park Highlighted at Yellowstone
February 19 designated as Montana day in Yellowstone Park. Visitors may view wildlife at close range and ski runs are expected to be in shape, according to park officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Yellowstone Park
Norway Royalty May Visit Governor Ayers Dinner Invite
Gov Roy Ayers invited Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha of Norway to dine with Montana’s first family during their May across the United States trip. The visit would occur as the royal party travels through the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy E. Ayers
Crown Prince
Olav
Crown Princess
Martha of
Norway
Montana
United States
Army completes probe into Fort Peck dam earthslide losses
An army department investigation into the September 22 Fort Peck dam earthslide, which claimed eight lives and halted nearly a year of work, is finished. The investigating committee will present its report in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Department
Fort Peck Dam
Washington, D. C
Officers Attend National Guard Staff School
Col. L. E. Moore of Helena and Lt. Col. E. M. Birely of Billings, both from the 163rd infantry, are attending the staff school at Fort Funston California within the ninth corps area command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Moore
Helena
163Rd Infantry
National Guard
Ninth Corps Area Command and Staff
Fort Funston
Calif
E. M. Birely
Billings
Educational WPA grant approved for Montana schools
State officials learn that the Works Progress Administration has authorized a $240 000 allotment for educational projects across Montana. The statewide program awaits operation discretion from State WPA Administrator Joseph E Parker of Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Sen
B. K. Wheeler
Works Progress Administration
Montana
W.P.A
Joseph E. Parker
Butte
Project to establish adult education and literacy programs
The plan calls for establishing and coordinating educational activities for underprivileged adults in general adult education literacy vocational parent and workers education.
Destruction Planned for Dogtown Town to Protect Cattle Range
Jefferson and Broadwater counties decide to raze the town of Dogtown between Aodersburg and Boulder to preserve cattle range. Riflemen from nearby towns have long sniped at residents, making the village notorious for its prairie dog population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Broadwater
Aodersburg
Boulder
Beer Truck Smashes Into Superior State Liquor Store
A large beer truck plowed into the front of Superior's state liquor store after sliding down a slope. The driver jumped out to stop it but failed as a wrecker arrived and two wreckers with a crew pulled the vehicle free. The storefront front was torn away and scattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Nation
Superior
House approves extra representative for Lake county
The house approved a measure to add one more representative for Lake county in the lower chamber, raising total members to 103. It is the first membership increase in 18 years. Rep. A. J. Brower argued Lake county is larger than 37 counties and that seven dual-representative counties cast smaller votes in 1938 than Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representative
Lake County
House
A. J. Brower
Montanans consider inviting Norwegian royal couple on next summer trip
A senate joint resolution would invite Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha of Norway to visit Montana and Helena during their United States tour next summer. The invitation would add to a prior invitation from Governor Ayers and the Helena Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Crown Prince
Olav
Martha of
Norway
Montana
Helena
United States
Roy E. Ayers
State college livestock judging team earns fourth in all classes
The state college livestock judging team placed fourth in all classes and second in fat classes at the Ogden livestock show in Ogden Utah. They competed against teams from Colorado Wyoming Oregon and Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
Ogden
Utah
Colorado
Wyoming
Oregon
Difference Between Intoxicated and Under Influence of Liquor
Montana state supreme court clarifies that intoxication and influence of liquor are distinct. William Schnell of Musselshell County was convicted of drunken driving in district court, appealed arguing two laws conflict, and the court ruled the laws do not conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
William Schnell
Musselshell County
Supreme Court
Livestock Market Outlook and Central Markets Value
J A McNaughton argues that rising hog production will lift pork supplies in 1940 keeping prices near 8 to 8.5 cents per pound on the Pacific coast. He notes strong demand for pork, limited beef at high prices, and calls for open competitive central markets to stabilize values and prevent price fluctuations from hidden country sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Canada
Mexico
U. S
Central stock yards set livestock prices by supply and demand
The article explains that great central livestock markets establish prices as buyers bid in a competitive public market. Producers should note that central yards gather livestock in one location where supply and demand determine value across grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Union Stock Yards
Difference Between Drunk Driving and DUI Upheld by Court
The district court decision was upheld in a case clarifying that driving while drunk differs from driving while under the influence of liquor. The ruling preserves distinctions in how offenses are charged and adjudicated.
Shell offers Ski Book
Shell Touring Service releases a new book titled Skiing for Fun by Ken Binns, blending practical gear, techniques, and courtesy. The pocket edition, illustrated with snow scenes, is available at Shell dealers and distributed free to motorists who inquire. Shell notes dealers provide full travel info year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Binns
American Ski Yearbook
Binns
Mr. Binns
Fred Woodside
Shell
Shell Touring Service
Marshes Welcome Daughter Born at Barrett Hospital
Mr and Mrs Howard Marsh are the parents of a daughter born last Wednesday at Barrett hospital. Mrs William Forrest of Helena spent the weekend at the Judson Best home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Marsh
The
Barrett Hospital
William Forrest
Helena
Judson Best Home
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Bob
Marie Antoinette
Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Publishing Society
One
Norway Street
Boston
Massachusetts
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the Monitor
John Wolf
W. Helena
Dillon, Montana
BAR Association
Senate For Action
Rail Board
NEW
J.a.mcnaughton
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