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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1948

Page

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State Hospital Contracts Awarded at Warm Springs

The Montana board of examiners awarded Arvid Carlson of Missoula the general construction contract for 10 duplex units at the Warm Springs state hospital. Reardon Plumbing and Heating of Butte won plumbing and heating and electrical bids, with Cahill-Mooney of Butte as second general contractor. Carlson bid 292000 dollars with a deductible option for gravel surfacing. Reardon bids were 65740 for plumbing and heating and 9005 for electrical. Duplex units are frame construction for use by hospital professionals.

Frelena Montana Board of Examiners Arvid Carlson Missoula State Hospital Warm Springs Reardon Plumbing and Heating Company Butte Carlson Cahill-Mooney Construction Company Reardon Schmidt Plumbing Anaconda McConnell Electric Company

Treasure State News Offers to Help Flood Victims

Montana offered aid to Oregon flood victims on Friday. Lt. Gov. Ernest T. Eaton, acting chief executive, sent a telegram to Oregon Governor to express deep regret and willingness to assist Portland and surrounding areas.

Helena Montana Oregon Ernest T. Eaton Billings Sam C. Ford Washington, D. C Portland

Mitchell Seeks Re-election To Continue Montana Projects

Secretary of State Sam W. Mitchell announces candidacy for renomination on the Democratic ticket. He previously said he would retire after his term but now cites war planning board projects and health recovery. Projects include about 2 million at Warm Springs State Hospital, over 1 million for a new office building near the capitol, and more than 400 thousand for a memorial near the highway department building. Mitchell serves on multiple state boards and pledges steady, efficient service with a slogan stressing Montana jobs for Montana war veterans.

Helena Sam W. Mitchell Mitchell War Planning Board State Hospital Warm Springs State Highway Department State Board of Examiners State Land Board Board of Prison Commissioners Pardon and Parole Boards Commissioners For Montana

Well-Graded Physical Education Program Advocated

Helena June 4. County school superintendents heard a plea for a definite and comprehensive well graded physical education program suited to age sex and health. Carl E Klass state director urged three to five hours daily of vigorous activity to foster growth and healthy development. He called on teachers to ensure student participation. Klass proposed resources for class A B and school and a daily plan for class G rural schools. Banquet closed the day. tomorrow Lilian Peterson rural school supervisor will discuss standard report cards for students.

Helena Montana Carl E. Klass Klass Lilian Peterson

Montana Man Dies in Idaho Creek

Salmon Idaho June 4 Traffic on U S Highway 93 between Salmon and Missoula halted by a flood washout. Lemhi county flood waters have claimed one life as 200 feet of High Way washed out five miles north of Salmon. Pete Hunsard 55 Bridger Montana drowned Tuesday night in Williams Creek after his truck cap sized in the swollen water. Lemhi County Sheriff Bob Isley said Hunsard appeared to fail to round a curve.

Salmon Idaho Missoula Mont Lemhi County H. D. Sternberg Shoshone Highway Department Here Pete Hunsard Bridger Williams Creek Lemht County Bob Isley Hunsard

Tribute Is Paid to Judge Brown in Missoula Court

In Missoula on Friday Judge Charles N. Pray opened the term with a tribute to the late U S District Judge R Lewis Brown who died in Butte last April 1. The murder case of Prank Joscum was continued as an interpreter is arranged. A U S case against the Consolidated Car lines of Lake county and Grover F Lewis was set for a July term. The Manx church on the Isle of Man marked its 1500th anniversary.

Missoula Charles N. Pray Great Falls U.S R. Lewis Brown Butte Brown United States Consolidated Cairles Lake County Grover F. Lewis

Montana university heads seek more money

Helena June 4 1944 Montana university system leaders formed a committee to study two funding proposals: a constitutional millage hike from 31 to 6 mills and a $5 million bond issue for campus improvements. R E Cameron of Montana State College will chair with nine members including Cogswell Brown Hansen Bergeson Fagg and Selke. Presidents McCain Renne Thomson Jordan Peterson and Vande Bogart attended.

Andy Cogswell Montana University Missoula W.M. Brown Monitana School of Mines Butte Elmer Hansen Northern Montana College Havre Bergeson Montana Normal Dillon Merle Fagg Eastern Montana Normal Billings George A. Selke James A. McCain R. R. Renne Montana State Francis A. Thomson Mines Rush Jordan Normal A. G. Peterson Eastern Normal Guy H. Vande Bogart Northern Montana

Women Oppose Certain Clubs In Billings Convention

Montana Federation of Women's clubs pledges to oppose legalized non profit clubs due to flawed law allowing slot machines in social and non profit groups. Resolutions seek stricter liquor enforcement, reforms in Indian affairs, range use, public lands safeguards, narcotics education funds, and gender equality in government appointments.

Billings Montana Federation of Women's Clubs

Falls Resident to Seek Office in Montana Rail Road Commissioner bid

Falls resident William P. Harrison former Great Falls city clerk for 12 years announces he will seek the Republican nomination for railroad commissioner at the secretary of state. Harrison a WWI aviation department veteran in Washington D C and former Montana Municipal league president aims to safeguard public rates and schedules while developing Montana.

Great Falls William P. Harrison George A. Davis Helena Montana Harrison Aviation Department Washington, D. C Montana Municipal League Municipal Finance Officers’ Association U. S Canada

Irrigation Empire Viewed by Lamey

North eastern Montana could form an irrigation empire, said Arthur F. Lamey of Billings, a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful. He cited plans for soil surveys and reclamation in the Missouri Souris project near Fort Peck, urging swift action to protect water rights and proposing Fort Peck power at near cost to aid development nationwide.

Glasgow Montana Arthur F. Lamey Billings Fort Peckham Missouri Lamey Fort Peck

Floods Threaten Deer Lodge Area Declares High Waters

Deer Lodge residents face renewed flooding as heavy rains fall and mountain runoff swells the Race Track district. The Deer Lodge River overflows threatening homes while Cottonwood Creek rises, basements flood, and irrigation dams in the county fail. Railroads monitor rights of way as fears mount for older dam failures.

Deer Lodge Forest Service Cottonwood Creek

Tom J. Davis Seeks Senate Vote in Deer Lodge

In Deer Lodge on Friday June 5 Tom J. Davis a Butte Republican candidate for the United States Senate campaigned for votes. Davis has long been a legal visitor there and has many friends in the community.

Deer Lodge Tom J. Davis Butte United States Senate Davis

Funeral Attendees Gather in Deer Lodge for Cushing Service

A large group from out of town attended the funeral of David Cushing in Deer Lodge this week. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hanratty of Butte, Mrs. Frances Stone of Bozeman, and many others from Anaconda Helena Anaconda Philipsburg and Pocatello.

Deer Lodge David Cushing Marie Smith W. R. Roff Butte Frances Stone Bozeman Willam Thomas Charles Popich Hall Paul Houschildt Roy Hanratty Rose Donkivich Melvin Kelley Philips

Ford Seeks More Senate Funds for Hungry Horse Project

Montana Governor Sam O Ford urged the Senate to double the House appropriation for Hungry Horse dam. House approved 8.1 million, Truman asked 16.785 million, Ford endorsed the request to finish the project in 1500 days. Support from Sen James Murray and Rep Mike Mansfield. They urged lifting House limits on Ganyon Ferry dam and restoration of Fort Peck Yellowtail Hardin project budgets.

Washington W.A Sam O. Ford Montana Senate House Truman Ford Reclamation Bureau James Murray D-Mont Mike Mansfield Ganyon Ferry Murray Fort Peck Yellowtail Dam Hardin

Guerrilla attack hits UN Balkan committee plane

Dispatches from North Greece report guerrillas fired on a plane carrying several members of the United Nations Balkan committee near the Beles mountain by the Bulgarian frontier. Bullets pierced the wings but no one was harmed. The craft landed at Salonika. aboard was James Marnix Debooy, Netherlands, acting chairman of the UN committee.

Athens U.P Greece United Nations Balkans Belles Mountain Salonika James Marnix Debooy Netherlands UN Committee

Deer Lodge Social Notes Report Visits and Departures

In Deer Lodge on June 5 Mrs. A. Roy Kidd of Tacoma visits friends here. she once lived in Deer Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Robert White depart for Milwaukee Ore. Mrs. I. S. Speck returns from Whitefish with her grandson Michael, and is joined home by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tomulty. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Trenne and son accompanied them.

Deer Lodge A. Roy Kidd Tacoma Robert White I J Milwaukie Ore I. S. Speck Whitefish Jack Tomulty Michael Martin Trenne Speck

Truman nominates Tracy Voorhees as assistant secretary of the Army

President Truman named New York attorney Tracy C Voorhees as assistant secretary of the Army. Voorhees, 56, served as an Army officer in the last World War.

Secretary of War Washington Truman Tracy C. Voorhees New York Voorhees

Italy's Left Wing Socialists Ousted

VIENNA June 4 Italy's left wing Socialist party led by Pietro Nenni was expelled from the Socialist Internationale during a three day congress. The suspension lasts until the Italian left meet June 17 in Genoa to decide whether to break ties with the Communist party.

Vienna Italy Socialist Party Pietro Nenni Socialist Internationale The Genoa Communist Party

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