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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1940
Page
2
The speaker critiques seven years of New Deal Democrats saying they built the greatest national debt and imposed onerous taxes. He argues the current leadership burdens all sectors and questions whether such a party can implement new plans, using the leopard analogy to express doubt.
The author recalls Andrew Jackson on his birthday to critique New Deal policies. He argues for states rights and constitutional limits, cites Jefferson and Jackson, and questions third terms for FDR. Senator Wheeler’s remarks are discussed alongside Republican critiques of Social Security and trade treaties.
The piece argues the coming presidential campaign will center on WPA relief as the New Dealers defend it against GOP critiques. It cites a voter base dependent on relief, warns of a debt spiral, and urges a business like program to return workers to private industry while preserving democratic institutions.
In a four to one ruling the state supreme court held the 1937 Toomey law constitutional prohibiting elective state officials from seeking another position without resigning. It reversed a county court ruling while Justice Erickson dissented. Senator Mike Mulholland challenged the act after losing a bid for mayor of Butte.
Ben Mallon was moved to Butte for medical care and has remained bedbound for several days. Numerous relatives and friends visited his home in Wise River and nearby towns, with many trips to Dillon Butte and Anchorage acquaintances noted. A Leap Year dance occurred in the area, drawing a good crowd.
State Auditor John J. Holmes reports Montana’s total funds at the year’s start stood at 15.22 million dollars, up 8.48 million from the prior year, while the general fund remained overdrawn by about 691 thousand as funds are held back after July 1 to cover a long‑paid bond issue.
The Public Works Administration approved a $7,445 grant to match state funds for completing the third floor of the Galen state tuberculosis sanitarium addition. The two existing floors opened earlier this month adding 38 beds. the third floor will add 20 more, totaling about 200 beds.
The Examiner Printing Co offers top quality job printing services with attention to detail. Local businesses and individuals can rely on precise typesetting, fast turnaround, and durable materials for posters books and stationery. Their skilled team provides dependable printing solutions for varied needs.
Sen. B K Wheeler introduced a bill in Congress to reopen the federal assay office at Helena, closed for six years. The Madison County Mining association led the push last fall, with similar groups statewide supporting the effort to restart the office.
State Treasurer Ray N. Shan distributed 71540 dollars from the common school equalization fund to 41 counties to aid school financing. The funds were earned from school lands managed by the state land department.
A February 11 Montana Day celebration unfolds in Yellowstone National Park with a full sports program and a wild game display. The Gardiner Commercial Club collaborates with park officials to host the event which draws hundreds of visitors each year.
The Montana Farm Bureau board offers a six point program to educate farmers on agricultural legislation and economics. It calls for outreach to businesses, soil conservation, grading standards, cooperative credit study, taxation discussions, and careful evaluation of proposed remedies to avoid mislead farmers.
Parish in Wells D C lists Sunday school at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00 with sermon The Secret of Power. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Spiritual Life group meets 3:00 p.m. Monday at Mrs Carhardt's home.
More than 2 000 bowlers will compete in Havre April 6 to 21 in the Montana Bowling Association men’s tournament. The event is organized by a general committee led by L N Jackson.
The Water Users Irrigation Company announces a twelve and a half cent per share assessment levied by the directors on January 20, 1940. Payment is due by March 20, 1940 at 30 South Montana Street Dillon Montana to the Treasurer. Delinquent stock will be advertised and may be sold on May 18, 1940 to cover the assessment and sale costs. Signed B A Risley secretary.
In the Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead County Montana the administratrix Sylvia Tate seeks creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within four months from first publication to 411-412 Owsy Build ing Butte Montana at the offices of George D. Toole attorney for the estate. The Dillon notice dated January 3 1940 sets the deadline and location for claims.
The Beaverhead County Board will issue warrants against the Works Projects Administration Emergency Fund for the County Wide Road Project WP 2881-OP-668-91-1-74. Warrants, not exceeding 12 000 dollars, cover materials equipment rentals supervision and supplies. They will be issued on or after February 6 1940.
Ernest Tate is named as executor of the last will and testament of Frank P. Tate, deceased, in the probate notice filed this week.
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