Eight Percent Cut Shown in State Appropriation Bills
Helena correspondent reports a total reduction exceeding eight percent from current year appropriations in bills for the next fiscal year. Deep cuts target universities and state institutions with sizable decreases, while prison and soldiers' home see small increases. Highway funding shifts include per diem for the commissioner, higher gasoline tax, and fuel distribution to counties, with further centralization moves debated in the senate.
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Farmer invents giant windmill in Great Falls
Frank Rokita builds a large wind motor praised as a farm power revolu tion with eight 12 by 6 foot vanes and a 32 foot span. The device will generate 10 to 15 horsepower initially and up to 60 horsepower with larger castings, serving pumps, lighting and small engines.
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Great Northern Plans $1 Million Central District Upgrades
The Great Northern outlines a central district modernization totaling about 1 million dollars. Projects include track realignment near Glacier park at Kipp Durham and west of Durham, a Troy terminal addition costing ~250000, and two large gravel washing plants at Chinook and Warland. Bridge replacements will convert wooden spans to steel.
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