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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1931

Page

2

Montana Regulating Its Own Business Probed In Court

Federal court hearing examines Montana Public Service Commission and investor groups in a case over the denial of permits and enforceable rates for gas service in Shelby. The Investors Syndicate challenges due process and the withdrawal of certificates, while the state contends rate setting falls under public welfare and police power to ensure competition and prevent market abuse. Cases hinge on due process, interstate commerce, and the reach of the Fourteenth Amendment.

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O Neill gas well report and Montana arrest incident

A reported O Neill gas well in the Cut Bank area was set to supply southwestern Montana cities with a 20 001 000 cubic feet per day flow. Mayor A fren was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Johnson on a complaint by Charles Smith over obscene language. Smith had earlier faced a similar charge from Mayor Green.

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Beattie Park Set for Opening Tonight at Eight

Beattie Park dedication ceremonies begin at 8 PM in Helena's South Ward opposite the Northern Pacific depot on Helena Avenue. Trustees Smith and Gunn will present the park to Mayor Arnold and City Commissioner Wine, with Senator Walch signaling attendance. Local figures including Edward Beattie, Joseph Chivers, and Walter Larson helped prepare the park. city engineers and officials will participate.

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Wild Gasser Ignites Texas Town Timber Fire

Gladewater Texas endures a five acre timber blaze fed by a gasser spill from a Texas and Pacific company well. Fire crews battled through the night as flames threatened the business district and homes within a dangerous proximity. Officials expected hours of effort to quell the fuel soaked woods and prevent spread toward oil facilities and residential areas.

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Policy on Wheat Sales Favored by Grange Conference

Washington reports from a National Grange session where growers backed a policy favoring non silo storage and extended export debentures to support marketing acts. A three-agency conference in Chicago outlined efforts to educate the public on the agricultural marketing act while stressing its retention and agriculture-led amendments. The Agriculture Department noted farm prices fell six points from May to mid June, with declines across cotton, grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy, and poultry, except apples, creys, and chickens.

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Woolen frothy suit styles from Bonwit Teller explore chic sports ensemble

A fashion note describes new two piece sports costumes from Bonwit Teller New York in kingfisher blue flannel and white pique. The outfit features a 14% armart jacket with wide shoulder cut and a small waist line, removable jacket for washing, and bold styling cues.

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Flight team reaches Fairbanks after Nome stop

The German aviators Gatty and Post reached Fairbanks after a perilous hop from Nome. Their voyage included a crash scare with propeller damage and injuries but they continued toward their world flight plan. The crew aimed to complete the first round the world attempt by visiting Nome, then onward to New York, seeking to beat the Graf Zeppelin record.

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Open bids today for buildings on state fair ground

An open bid process begins this morning at the state fair grounds for repairs and new buildings including the bora and girls building, dairy and horng barns. Chief clerk Wol Mitzaim notes bids were received by 4 p.m. Saturday. The new building will sit on the main thoroughfare opposite the mining building, with Fred J Martin as secretary and additions to the grandstand replacing wooden beams.

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Hilger Family Reunion Heading Here

David Holger, librarian at the state historical library, enjoys a family reunion. Maud H Osborn, arriving from Chicago with her three children, joins daughter Mrs F Vo Martin of this city. J W Wilger, a son, with wife and daughter, arrived from Los Angeles. The son, a Montanan by birth, has lived in Los Angeles eight years, where he led the Los Angels Dibs lodge. The family plans a two week stay and to tour the state before returning to California.

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Fireworks rules loosened in Helena after July first

Helena authorities announced fireworks sales inside city limits will be lawful after July 1. Chief Spurzeny cautioned against selling devices over three inches in length and urged buyers to extinguish every spark to prevent fires amid dry conditions and recent urban and wildland fire scares.

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Army of Sugar Worms Continues 175 March

Armies of sugar worms persist at Pewistown as town officials report dwindling worm activity. Mayor James DP Pope attended a local briefing, noting the situation is not an imminent threat and urging calm while awaiting further relief measures.

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