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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1931

Page

5

Montana Power proposes as partner in gas and power

A Montana note argues that Montana Power Company offers a public partnership in gas and hydro power with 6 percent return and tax revenue to state and counties. It contrasts private investment with government ownership, criticizing tax-funded projects and claiming government plants would drain private capital and drive up rates. It cites Ontario and Niagara comparisons to argue private plants are more tax productive and cheaper for users.

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Montana Power offering prompts clean politics reform

The article argues that private funding for power plants demonstrates a sane method for developing natural resources without political partnerships. It asserts Spain can expect reforms and cleaner politics, while women may enter the parliament of the new republic as candidates.

Spain

Interstate Commerce Commission cites drop in grade crossing deaths

The 1980 report shows 2,020 deaths and 6,517 injuries in 4,853 autos trains crashes, the lowest totals since 1922. Railroads push safety campaigns, more crossing safeguards, and motorists urged to stay cautious as highway fatalities rise.

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Rights of slow pupils spark Ohio college ruling

An Ohio court may require state colleges to admit mentally slow students, reversing the view that such pupils waste public funds. The case began when a female student was dropped and her parents sued for reinstatement, arguing access to education cannot be denied by ability. The final decision will affect families and taxpayers, amid cost concerns and the rights of both backward and bright children to higher education. The column also mocks and jokes about public figures and social mores, noting fashion hints for Mrs Gandhi and a quip about marriage and driving intuition.

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Editorial: Morrow urges delaying disarmament talks

Dwight W. Morrow, U S senator, returns from Europe and argues postponing the February disarmament conference. He warns domestic politics at home and in Britain and France will dominate, hindering progress, while noting current military preparations and political maneuvers suggest a premature effort would fail. He favors delaying a conference to ensure stronger groundwork.

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SENTENCE SERMONS BY REV ROY L SMITH AT PATOR SIMPSON CHURCH

A series of brief sermon snippets warning against common mental traps. It lists beliefs people cling to such as rumors that confirm our views and the allure of comforting lies. The lines urge discernment between trusted friends and hostile critics and favor truth over pleasant falsehoods.

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War Tax Plan Aims to Tax War Profits Out of Existence

The War Policies commission weighs treasury proposals to reverse war profits via a 100 percent tax on war industry earnings and non war profits taxed for inflation. The plan seeks to deter conflict by removing financial incentives, arguing constitutional latitude in taxation while noting potential peace benefits. The proposal would fund war costs through taxes, avoiding new bonds, and align with disarmament goals urged since previous administrations.

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United Aircraft forms four airline alliance to serve coast to coast

Chicago May 31. Consolidation of management operations and routes of four airlines in the United States to fly about 2,000,000 miles annually was announced by F R Rentchler head of United Aircraft and Transport Corp. The lines include National Air Transport Boeing Air Transport Pacific Air Transport and Varney Air Lines.

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The Eye and Vision Adaptation in Health and Disease

A health article outlines how the human eye adapts to color, light, and darkness, noting refractive errors like myopia and hyperopia, astigmatism, and color blindness. It explains retina function, field perception, and temporary vision changes when moving between light levels, plus factors causing nonstructural visual disturbances such as floaters and halo effects around lights.

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Q and A column of historical inquiry answers

Answers to questions from the Helena Independent Information Bureau range from aeronautics basics to burial customs and statue construction. The exchange includes details on Eskimo burial methods, the Statue of Liberty’s making, Tokyo spelling, Coxey’s army, jockey leaders, eye color trends, ambassador Herrick’s duel with Marshal Foch, and early appendectomy history.

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Ambassadors and plans in New York arrival

Ambassador Charien G. Uawea, seen landing from England, predicted a return to prosperity amid public appearances. He planned leave to visit friends, meet Washington officials, and reconnect with duties as chairman of the Chicago World’s Fair finance committee during a period of optimism followed by cautious outlook.

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