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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1949
Page
2
As the 47th legislative day closes, more than 250 proposed laws were sent to the boneyard including 180 house bills with 22 killed in the senate. Over 50 senate bills were ditched and many more—over 200 in both houses—remain alive only as breath. Slot machine bills vie for licensing, outlawing, referenda, or club exemptions amid heated Friday action.
Senator Doggett a Broadwater Republican heads a push to size up school funding measures as lawmakers convene sessions to discuss edu bills and funding gaps.
A hearing was announced for Monday by the education committee as sponsors urge action on school measures still before both houses. They hope a workable solution can be enacted into law at this or a second education committee meeting.
Debate over a proposed teachers tenure bill ends with the measure dying in the Senate amid mixed views from lawmakers. Supporters warn of unfairness to boards and students, while opponents label clauses that would bind teachers for years. A parallel House bill remains alive in this session.
On a motion by Doggett the Education committee bill was killed by 29 to 25. Attempts to revive it failed 29 to 22.
Representative Walter Ballard aged 59 suffered a stroke at his desk in Butte Tuesday. Doctors say the first stroke occurred about 20 minutes before discovery and a second stroke followed prompting hospital transfer. By 7:30 pm he regained consciousness and spoke briefly to his wife and son. Ballard, a longtime figure in the house, chairs the Fish and Game committee and leads several entertainment programs.
The proposed increased income tax bill was defeated by an overwhelming voice vote in the house. A second measure backed by Governor Bonner offering a 10 percent discount to saloons on liquor purchases from the state failed to gain support and never had a chance.
The article notes widespread resignations trailing a $50.00 per month raise in wages, signaling staffing tension. It cites multiple departments considering turnover along with the impact on service delivery and morale.
Officials fear county boards and Supreme Court members could resign to trigger immediate reappointment and thus gain salary increases. If the law passes, some justices may earn several thousand dollars more annually after the next election. An appropriations committee member cautioned against rushing, noting hurdles remain.
The senate committee appointed to investigate the Industrial Accident board has completed its task and reported to the senate. The findings commend the board's actions and its method of conducting business. The board holds over $4,000,000 in reserve funds mostly in government securities, with $51,000 in special improvement bonds of various cities. The committee proposed methods to realize on these assets.
The 1922 purchases prompt a reform to place the state treasurer and a governor approved chairman on the board. Bills moving in both houses aim to create two governor appointed posts, replacing the current chairman Burke Clements who has led the board for 20 years. Walter P. Combs faces potential removal as chairman if the changes pass, with reports of a Republican likely to take his place.
The Montana House committee arrested W C Mitchell, an early day newspaper man, for contempt after he refused a subpoena to testify on liquor board matters. Mitchell was brought before the committee chaired by McKenna of Fergus, appeared, and was freed the next morning. Lawmakers questioned the committee’s motive in pressing the contempt charge as no specific questions were asked.
Two Montana legislature committees reviewing the State Liquor Board face costs for house and senate reports. The house report may split with a minority view, costing up to $20,000, while the senate report will cost about 10 percent of that. The article notes four years of $60 million in liquor board activity and a net state profit exceeding $19 million, with prior profits totaling over $48 million since 1933.
The House halted the bill to regulate loan rates after Harlow Sanders forced an amendment requiring loaners to post a four inch sign reading I AM A LOAN SHARK. Laughter followed as the amendment passed, the bill died, was revived for committee revision, and finally received a final burial on Friday.
Dr. J Thompson Baker reflects on why George Washington endures as Father of His Country, highlighting character traits such as truth, humility, piety, and patriotism. He notes Washington’s refusal of pay, leadership, and enduring influence beyond physical life. The piece marks Washington’s 217th birth anniversary and his lasting legacy.
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