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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1949
Page
3
The article urges spring roof inspections by a contractor to catch leaks after winter. First leaks signal further failures and may lead to re roofing rather than patching. It notes asphalt shingles offer economical on top of old roofs options and warns delaying repairs increases damage and cost.
Department of Commerce data show shipments of asphalt roofing near 77 million squares in 1948 with a 76 percent rise over 10 years and 84 percent of US roofing needs met. Prices rose 5.7 percent since 1926 while overall goods increased 62.2 percent. 1949 should meet strong demand for back repair and new construction as water damage from leaks is linked to delayed re roofing.
Montana farm labor committee members estimate 7500 workers will be available this spring and urge farmers to use every possible acre for sugar beet sowing. They note stabilizing grain prices and an improving national sugar market as they set the 1949 sugar beet acreage goal at 110000 acres.
A reflective column compares current doubts about democracy with past fears of invasions and wars. It recalls the Yellow Peril era, exclusion laws, World War I, and the League of Nations, questioning whether democracy has truly protected the world or secured peace.
A reflective critique argues democratic freedom, amplified by radio, breeds loose, irresponsible speech. It contrasts Axis Sally and a former vice president's remarks with reactions to U S policy, noting Europe’s view of Americans as soft and naive for criticizing government while praising aid to Europe and Russia.
Services were held at Wisdom church for Mrs Mary Helming with Rev Bessire of Missoula officiating. Out of town relatives attended from Kalispell Dillon Butte Missoula and Hamilton as well as Wise River and Jackson. Interment followed at Wisdom cemetery with OES conducts grave side rites.
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