Montana Governor Reverses On Tidelands Bill
Gov. John W. Bonner publicly opposes the Tidelands bill now before Congress, saying coastal states should not gain control of tidelands and oil reserves. This marks a reversal from his December stance siding with Texas and Louisiana in the fight for control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Bonner
Bonner
Interstate Oil Compact Commission
New Orleans
Tidelands
Montana
Texas
Louisiana
Montana Freight Carloads Drop 8.5 Percent in January
Horace F. Casey of the State Railroad and Public Service Commission reported Montana freight cars loading last January fell 8.5 percent from January 1949. Total January 1950 carloads were 20 784 down from 22 552. Ore and oil rose, while log carloads and wheat declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace F. Casey
State Railroad and Public Service
Montana
Montana Governor names seven to represent state at safety conference
Gov John W Bonner appointed a seven member Montana delegation to the 12th Western Safety Conference in Boise Idaho June 18 21. Members include E H England Bodley Vacura Sen Mrs B M Phillips Frank E Dougherty N E Peterson George B Schotte and James Under. The group will promote accident prevention and public awareness through educational channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
John W. Bonner
Montana
Boise
Idaho
E. H. England
Bodley Vacura
B. M. Phillips
Phillips County
Frank E. Dougherty
Powell County
N. E. Peterson
Pondera County
George B. Schotte
Butte
James Under
Missoula
Trades and Labor Assembly
Bonner
Montana schools see higher pay. arts institute names director
Montana educators receive in 1949-50 average salaries about 1901 dollars higher than 1948-49. Public school leaders average 4534 dollars this year vs 4336 last year. The Montana Institute of the Arts names Paul A. Grieder of Montana State College as festival director for Virginia City on May 1921. Hungry Horse dam power rate approved. 592000 kilowatts added by 1954. Montana car dealers report 1441 new cars sold in February, up 219 from last year. trucks down to 437. Yellowstone County leads sales with 180 units followed by Cascade 137 and Missoula 85.
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Montana
State Department of Public Instruction
Marin
Helena
Montana Institute of the Arts
Paul A. Grieder
Montana State College
Virginia City
Great Falls
Bozeman
Glendive
Butte
Flathead Lake
MIA
Hungry Horse
Paul J. Raver
Bonneville Power
Oscar Chapman
Hungry Horse Dam
Ocean River
Raver
EPA
Pacific Northwest
Western
Monene Automobile
Associaton
Yellowstone County
Cascade
Missoula
Buick 50 Line Gets New Spring Color Hues
Local Buick dealer R. J. Watson outlines a spring color palette for the 1950 line. New shades include Niagara Green Meredith Green Barton Gray Calvin Gray Verde Green and combinations for Riviera models. The colors will be on display March 25 1950.
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Buick
R. J. Watson
Niagara
Riviera
Watson
Adv
Mother Dies. Mrs Anna Olsen Succumbs in Hinsdale
Mr and Mrs Edwin Heikkila travelled from Hinsdale after the death of Mrs Anna Olsen the mother of Mrs Heikkila. Funeral services were held Saturday.
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Edwin Heikkila
Hinsdale
Public Dance Planned at Eagles Hall in Dillon
A public dance at the Eagles hall in Dillon is set for Saturday March 25. The Musicals six piece band will provide a library of special dance arrangements and invite attendees of all ages to join.
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Eagles Hall
Dillon
Oakland Couple Visiting with Mautz Family
Mrs R C Schaffler of Oakland California visits with her in laws Mr and Mrs Joe Mautz. Mrs Schaffler is sister of Mrs Edgar Williams.
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R. C. Schaffler
Oakland, Calif
Joe Mautz
Schaffler
Edgar Williams
Veterans Administration Q&A Column Announced
The newspaper will publish a weekly Veterans Administration contact questions column for local veterans. Readers should contact or write to the nearest VA unit for detailed information.
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Veterans Administration
Training Opportunities Sought for Disabled World War II Veterans
More than 30 disabled WWII veterans in Montana await on the job training for roles in industry, business, offices and shops. The VA says small firms and large industries can train veterans, with past surveys showing mechanics, office work, metal work and sales as common paths. The veterans hope openings in these fields will lead to steady employment and value for employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Courthouse Visits and Local Plans Noted in Dillon
Local residents and visitors from Wise River, Grasshopper, Dell, Jackson, Wisdom and Melrose frequent Dillon for business and social events. Lutheran Women’s Missionary Federation hosts a Friday gathering at Mrs. Bay’s home with Mrs. Louise Anderson leading. Ralph G. Smith, a former Dillon resident, wed Bessie Anderson in Monte Vista California and will live in Monrovia.
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William Rush
Lima
Wesley Johnson
Wise River
Otto Pahnish
The
Grasshopper
Pascal Bimat
Dell
Leo Mercier
Jackson
Dillon
Lutheran Womens Missionary Federation
Chris Bay
Louise Anderson
William Kajin
Ras Hansen
Seattle
Art Hansen
George Helming
Clarence Helming
H. C. Hansen
Harold Westergard
Vic
Ethel McMain
Arlene
H. C. Hjortholm
L. N. Fields
Great Falls
Theo Bay
Clifford Bay
H. C. Hiortholm
Fields
Evangelical Lutheran Church
James O. Grose
Melrose
Wilbur Squires
Ernest Pewe
Hilda Pewe
Alder
John Anderson
Ralph G. Smith
Bessie Anderson
VA guidance on hiring veteran trainees for employers
VA states that employers wanting to hire veteran trainees should contact their nearest VA field office for complete details on how to proceed.
Melrose Cowboy Wins in Phoenix World Rodeo
John Reynolds, a Melrose cowboy, places high in the saddle bronc riding event at the world championship rodeo in Phoenix, Arizona, dated March 18.
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Phoenix
Ariz
John Reynolds
Bernard Wenger Promoted to Corporal in Army Air Force
Friends and relatives report Bernard Wenger has been advanced to corporal in the Army Air Force for mastery of radio operator techniques. He is stationed at Shreveport Louisiana with the geodetic squadron at Barksdale AFB, in service since June.
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Bernard Wenger
Army Air Force
Corporal Wenger
Shreveport
Geodetic Squadron
Barksdale Afb
Heen
Jury Panel Drawn for March 27 District Court
A jury panel of 50 names was drawn on Monday March 20 from the 1950 assessment rolls in preparation for the continuation of district court activities on March 27.
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United Press State Letter
Levi’s
Lee Hats
Black
Game & Lake
McGregor
van Heusen
Glen Oaks
Joe Smith
Bramsman
East
Glendale
Dillon Electric
Dillon Electric Company
National Electrical Contractor’s Association
Frank E. Wise
E. Helena Street
Jocals
Dean
B.D
Dean Clinic
N.E. Comer
E. Burnside
Grand Ave
Portland 14
Ore
First National Bank
Ted
Northwest Bancorporation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
RED & White Laundry & Cleaning Co
Youngstown
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