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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1957
Page
5
In a Portland Oregon Industrial News Review column Herbert Hoover argues that government electric power projects are socialized, unprofitable and tax free. He urges replacing them with private, taxpaying utilities and selling them to private enterprise to reduce federal spending.
A Wyoming front page shows a freight train of 96 flatcars carrying 288 agricultural combines from a Illinois farm equipment factory to Oregon. The image symbolizes modern farming and cheaper, more efficient machinery boosting production and land conservation.
The Salk vaccine, used since 1955, has an excellent safety record with 51 million injections. Field trials included over 400,000 children before U S Public Health Service approval, and AMA endorsement supported its use. Two shots give 70 to 80 percent protection, booster raises it to about 90 percent. Widespread inoculations reduced polio cases by 47 percent in 1956 vs 1955 and 59 percent vs 1951-55 average.
By March 1957 fifty one million Americans had at least one polio shot and 27 million had two while 11 million under forty had full protection for the 1957 season. Meanwhile 58 million under forty still lack any protection, with preschool children highest priority followed by teenagers and adults 20 to 39.
Industrial News Review argues Congress must decide if the post office is a business or public service. It notes deficits unless rates rise and says parcel post competes with private firms on a tax subsidized basis, urging charges to cover all costs.
The 60th annual Western Montana College of Education commencement honored 91 graduates on Monday. Russell B. Hart of Billings delivered the address as 62 earned two year diplomas, 26 bachelor of science degrees, and three master of science degrees were awarded to candidates across fields including elementary and secondary education.
Hundreds honor loved ones at Mountain View cemetery with flags at veterans’ graves. Frank M. Davis led services at the Legion Plot with Rev. Martin Florian delivering the address. A color guard, firing squad, and taps accompanied the ceremony. Numerous former Dillon residents, including couples from Butte, Helena, Missoula, and beyond, returned for the holiday.
A passage lists individuals associated with Montana towns including Butte Dillon Bigfork Frenchtown and Corvallis. Names include Jacklynn Sampson Duane A Savall Marlene Savich Don Shreeve James Sullivan Jr Gary Williams L Clarke Williams Verna Reed Jenkins Thomas Miller James Herts Arlie Albeck Bernard Lodge G Donald Wheat and James J Womack.
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