Al Boasberg Dies Laughing, Hollywood Writer Elf‑style
Al Boasberg, famed Hollywood writer for Jack Benny and top comedians, died unexpectedly at 46 after a night out at a theater. Friends recall his sharp wit and career spanning vaudeville to radio and film, with anecdotes about his jokes and odd misadventures in New York and Los Angeles.
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Water Board Revamped by Ayers and Officials
The Water Board announces a revamp with Ned Kelly as Office Manager and secretary position, detailing new duties and formalities. Governor Ivers defends changes amid emergency, aiming for smoother administration. Open bids for the Tongue River project, two sites considered to cut costs. Total funding includes 640,000 from PWA and 660,000 bond-backed borrowing. completion targeted June 28.
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Unclaimed Mail Notice at Holna Post Office
Postmaster Harry Hendricks lists unclaimed mail at the Holna post office available for pick up at the general delivery window. Names include Sinclair, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Imon, Lucy McDonald, Watch, William Zurn, A Quinn, Mrs. Bob Barsberry, Mrs. Deloren Bickle, Dorothy Wood, Hank Glosser, Frank Gaynor, Mel Hippie, Nan Whipple, Mrs. Attle C. Davis, Mrs. Joseph Kron, Dave Gooley, Fred Howard. Also mentions Dr. Munsell Stone of New Orleans and a note about a surgical patient.
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Montana State Rail Board to Oppose Grain Freight Reclass
The Montana State Railroad and Public Service Commission will study proposed changes to grain freight rates to eastern and southern points. Board members Carey Casey and Kirchabach said Montana will be represented at the Chicago hearing if rates rise, as wheat growers oppose increases. A decrease would also merit representation. The hearing opens Monday with commissioners arriving in Chicago for the session.
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Today and Tomorrow by Lipmann on Roosevelt excess
The piece argues Congress should pass only essential measures this session and adjourn to allow the president and advisers to rest. It contends the Roosevelt administration lacks energy to tackle new questions, warns against rushing further powers, and critiques the judiciary bill as overreach born of haste.
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High Class Horses to Come Here This Summer
Montana exhibition company plans a Montana circuit opening this summer with races from July to 17, drawing thoroughbreds from Montana Idaho Oregon and from Omaha and Kansas City. Owners from western districts anticipate lucrative purses and a full slate of events.
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Mined workers wage shift tied to copper prices
The article describes a sliding wage scale for miners under a 1988 agreement with unions. Wages rise or fall based on copper price averages, with a 6 per day base and adjustments tied to price fluctuations over 30 day periods. It notes copper peaked near 17 cents a pound in early April, then fell to 14 cents by April 29, and electricity output figures for the year are given.
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Livingston rodeo and All Montana Day boost event
Allied in cowboy outfits with bandanas boots and moustaches 18 Livingston goodwillers arrived in Bozeman for All Montana day July 2 and Livingston rodeo July 2 and 4 They traveled in a yellow nation bus held luncheon at the Manzani club A 15 minute KFAB broadcast from Great Falls featured the group headed by SeDiario EB Flint to publicize the All Montana day and Livingston rodeo Boosters traveled from Livingston through Billings Towndup Lewistown and Great Falls before Helena.
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Whitefish Woman 3 Winner of Gasoline Naming Contest
Mira Amy J. Maher city treasurer Whitefish won 500 first prize for naming Northwest Refining’s third structure gasoline The chosen name Tip a Special will be used at the Cut Bank plant Vernon Bechard Great Falls received 300 for Ginger Gas Jack Cockrell near Gala earned 200 for Nitrolenv The company invited visitors to inspect the plant and thanked all contestants
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Aviation measure could spark boom in aviation industry
In Bole Idaho Wayne W Parrish from Washington DC addressed the Northwest Aviation Planning Conference predicting an aviation boom if the McCarran Lee bill passes. He argued the bill would force mail carriage under post office supervision while ICAO directs airline operations, urging passage as vital for new routes and broader air service. Over 200 visitors are slated for the Montana Municipal League convention in Missoula July 16 17 with speakers including Fred Bennion Joseph Parker and others. Felons idiots or insane persons cannot vote in any state of the Union since they are not legally regarded as persons.
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No High Power Lights Warns Highway Patrol
Supervisor Lou Boedecker of the Mate highway patrol warns against high power headlights blamed for air accidents. He cites reports of service stations and garages selling globes up to 50 candle power and states use and sale must be stopped. Patrolmen will stop cars with excessively bright headlights. fines may reach $100.
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Norton clinches top labor posts in house
Washington Jayna 18. Hop Mary Norton and Jean of women in congress secure seniority to claim the labor chairmanship in the house. The move signals expected stern handling from judges as parties prepare for justice court summons.
Death of Massachusetts Representative Connery Shocks Officials
Chicago report notes shock at Connery death and questions over timing of acceptance as rail equipment buying momentum depresses market. Article mentions a five month period of buying activity, the Railway Age source, and asserts activity unmatched since 1929.
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