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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1946
Page
8
Shaw argues for a phonetic alphabet to save time
The essay notes George Bernard Shaw proposes spelling bomb as bom to cut letters and save writing time. It questions public interest given larger world issues like the atom bomb and war, humorously asking if Shaw himself has time to draft his alphabet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bernard Shaw
Yellowstone Park
G.B.S
Shaw
Tim
Navy Blues Uniform Reform To Replace Bell Bottom Trousers
The Navy plans a swift uniform reform within months. Bell bottom trousers will be replaced by conventional pants, pleasing most sailors though tailors who specialize in Navy blues fear business loss until the new outfits appear.
Dungan Couple Visiting Dillon From Reno
Mr and Mrs W H Smokey Dungan of Reno Nevada formerly of Dillon are visiting relatives and friends in Dillon Oregon? No, Dillon Montana? The clipping notes this Dillon visit as they travel to see kin and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. (Smokey) Dungan
Reno, Nev
Dillon
See the World in Two Weeks Tour by Air
Postwar plans by a major tourist agency unveil a two week world tour by air designed for travelers with limited vacation time. The piece argues for easing regulations to expand air transport domestically and internationally to shorten travel times and boost cross cultural understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloe
Paris
India
Hawaii
United States
Earth
Big billions echo retail boom after wartime sales
Record breaking holiday sales define a continuing era of big billions. Even though hostilities ended months ago, merchants report sustained high volumes and strong consumer demand across the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BIG Bellions
Kraft Foods Sues Crosby Over Kraft Music Hall Contract
Kraft Foods filed a declaratory judgment suit in New York State Supreme Court against Bing Crosby on January 3. The action asks the court to determine whether a 1937 contract with options through 1950 remains enforceable as Crosby refuses to continue his Kraft Music Hall radio appearances. John H. Kraft stated the company exercised options for 1946 and Crosby disputes ongoing agreement. No injunctions related to charitable broadcasts are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kraft Foods Company
State Supreme Court of
Bing Crosby
Crosby
John H. Kraft
Kraft’ Foods Company
Bing
Kraft
Independent merchants meet postwar demand with service mindset
The text credits American shoppers and War Bonds fueling buying power and notes independent retailers leading the way. It highlights merchandisers' role in sourcing scarce items, stressing service as the principal commodity. Regardless of 1946 results, merchants will continue “in there pitching” to satisfy the nation.
Champion Liar of 45 and Louisville Flood Pretense
A satirical note honors a figure who claimed to save Louisville from Ohio River flooding by calling a fast local option election and voting the town dry in thirty minutes. The piece frames the tale as a champion liar contest winner in 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Kentucky
Ohio River
Presbyterian Church Morning Worship Theme World Brotherhood
J Thompson Baker leads Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with Westmin ster Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. The sermon stresses the relation of church and nation to the United Nations. Services begin and end on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. Thompson Baker
Westminster Fellowship
World Brotherhood
United Nations Organization
Beaverhead Residents Featured in Local Health and Show News
Dillon residents 44 Emery Smith Carl Robertson and Mike Rebich were admitted to Murray hospital in Butte last week for treatment. William Hartwig returned from California after six weeks. Beaverhead residents attended the Western Livestock show in Denver including Leslie Staudennmeyer the Swannets Alfred and Clifford. Tony Schultz and his wife arrived from California planning to make their home in Livingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Smith
Carl Robertson
Mike Rebich
Dillon
Murray Hospital
Butte
Mr. Smith
Beaverhead
Denver
Leslie Staudenmeyer
George Swannet
Alfred
Clifford
Tony Schultz
California
L1hon
Butte Man Speaker At Joint Meet
The report notes a local joint meeting where a Butte man spoke on international affairs. The speaker discussed Peron and South American politics, U S interests, and the prospect of Latin American instability affecting dictatorships after February elections. Sam Wilkinson chaired. new member Skeets Murray was introduced and guests included Pat Carrigan Ralph Cushing Billings Rotarian E W Stine and Hiram Rodgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peron
United States
South American
South America
Europe
Sam Wilkinson
N. ‘ “Skeets” Murray
Pat Carrigan
Ralph Cushing
Billings
E. W. Stine
The
Forest Service
Hiram Rodgers
Funeral of pioneer held here with Legion firing squad
The funeral featured a Legion firing squad giving a military salute at the graveside. Participants included Wilbur Tritt William Tait David Curry Carl Davis Jack Barrett and Dan Henneberry. Fred Wolfe sounded taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer
Legion
Wilbur Tritt
William Tait
David Curry
Carl Davis
Jack Barrett
Dan Henneberry
Fred Wolfe
Portable sun lamp promises UV and IR tanning on the go
This compact device blends Ultra-Violet and Infra-Red rays in a portable unit about the size of a folding camera. It runs on AC or DC and aims for quick tanning. Lightweight and precise, it can be hung, held, or set on its side for flexible use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Ray
Lamont Beck
Sweet Grass
Yellowstone
Boulder
Clark
Crazy
Absaroka Mountains
Housing survey being conducted in Dillon
The Dillon survey explores obtaining apartments from unused rooms and basement space and converting spaces for single rooms or light housekeeping. The Legion committee appoints the Community Action Committee to carry out the survey with George M. Gosman as chairman, joined by George R. Baker and Al Erickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Committee
George M. Gosman
George R. Baker
al Erickson
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the “Bom
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Smiths
Dillon Fagles
Butte Elks
Beaverhead High School
Montana
Grantland Rice
Department of Sports
Bacy
America
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Union Pacific
Montawa
Antas
Union Yu
Union Agaa
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Kraft Foods
William Hartwig
Beavers
Saints
Philipsburg
Paull
Ft Wolf
Davis Paget
Porter
Race
Ren
Burwell
McLaren
Poaveupeeesas Osborne
Harrison
Patton
Nee Huntley
Wotspeeee Hazelbaker
Ft Hankey
Sige Aleksich
F. Fee
Seeseent Williams
Serer
Beaver
Cardinals
Examiner Printing Co
Paddock & Tyro Tash Ranchers
Men’s Store
Tash Ranchers
Sanner
Reed
Vigilantes
Paddock & Tyre Ste Et Ee
Oasis
Warner's
Howe
Tribune
Eliel
APA Sles SR Ae Es
Creamery
Pad. & Tyro
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Oasis Fointe
Orr Flowers
Winn’s Ndeeeeeeer
Warner Penne
Iel’s
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Tribune Eenee Tenes
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Oasis-Orr
Winn’s-Eagle
V. & R.creamery
Gosman
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Warner’s-Eliel
Bond’s-Beck’s
Tashes-Men’s ‘Store
Milady
TVA
MVA
CVA
U. S. Department of Commerce Report of Manufactures
Montana Power Company Electric
Leroy M. Gilbert
S. Atlantic St
Dillon Feed & Seed Co
First National Bank
Northwest Bincorporation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Ontana
Glendive
Sy Cy Davis
Dawson County Review
Dawson County
Glendive Creek
Sir George Gore
Jim Bridger
Camp Canby
Missouri River
Northern Pacific Railroad
N. P. Hospital
Bad Lands
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
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