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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1936

Page

12

Grand Old Man of Senate Hears Call While at Work

Washington June 17 Senator Duncan Fletcher died of a heart attack at 77 after a long service on Capitol Hill. He chaired banking and currency committees during financial upheaval, and his death prompted the Senate to recess. President Roosevelt led tributes calling him a conscientious servant. Senator Robinson led the unusual Senate tribute before the recess.

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Senator Fletcher Dies in Senate Service Honor

Democratic leader mourns the loss of Senator Fletcher, praising his lifelong devotion to high standards of duty. He served in the Senate since 1908, becoming the oldest member in continuous service, surpassed only recently by Senator Borah of Idaho.

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Old Age Pension Plan Approved for Montana

Montana officials announce final approval of the state Old Age Pension plan under federal Social Security guidelines. The program aims to begin payments to qualified residents over 65 once counties fund their shares, with coordination between the Montana relief commission and the Montana Old Age Pension Commission to ensure proper administration and avoid misstatements on payments.

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Labor Drive Aims to Unionize Giant Steel Industry

Pittsburgh reports a labor drive seeking to unionize the steel industry, led by John L. Lewis and opposed by AFL President William Green. The campaign claims to mobilize thousands of workers under a proposed nationwide plan, while industry officials consider wage increases of up to ten percent.

John L Leal Wiliam Green American Federation of Labor

Charlo Contractor Wins Poison School Renovation Bid

Polson plans a new addition to Tolson high school and a new wing to the Tico grade school building. The Hel bid $490,000. Pine Planting Co. bid $488,000 for a clocking and plumbing package. Work set to start late this month with funding from Mesonity sources. The notice lists bids and contractor names amid a New York dateline.

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Local prices hold steady as Ulgk level unchanged at five dollars

Report notes Lithian market activity with firm demand and no change in price for fine granulate at five dollars. Resale figures rise with sales reaching eighteen high at four hundred ninety dollars. De Waller Liddy of Gale Umbla University discusses potential banana use in treating a national tisqanen.

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