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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1950
Page
7
The ban takes effect immediately and targets top Communist leaders and public speakers. It bars party membership and guidance of party affairs while forcing seven diet members to resign, reducing Reds to 34 of 716 seats. MacArthur's purge under wartime directives aims to root out jingoists and suppress communist activity in Japan.
The general and party officials consider whether extending the ban to additional party leaders is necessary, weighing political implications and governance responsibilities amid ongoing security concerns. The discussion focuses on scope, enforcement, and potential impacts on party operations and public order.
In Dillon on June 6 the drive to put a 1950 ballot measure legalizing gambling in western Montana gains support. Harry Upshur of Butte says the initiative would fund the general and highway funds plus old age assistance and the University of Montana, with a 2 percent gross revenue tax and a graduated house gambling license.
In Livingston Montana more than 200 delegates gather for the Montana Methodist church conference running Wednesday through Sunday with Bishop Glenn Randall Phillips of Denver presiding. Speakers include Halsey E. Dewey Bengal India Ezra M. Cox Roger E. Ortmayer and district superintendents Reuben Dutton Billings J Homer Magee Kalispell.
Dr. Charles Goodman a New York dentist and book collector requires authors who visit for fillings to also autograph their books. Among his customers is writer Christopher Morley. The practice blends dental care with literary mementos as Morley and others sign works during visits.
Edwin J. Dingle, a British geographer, recalls his Tibet experiences and claims the Power of Knowledge transformed his life. He offers a free 9,000-word treatise via The Institute of Mental physics, inviting sincere readers to request a copy before limited supplies run out. Address: 213 South Hobart Blvd., Dept. M-573, Los Angeles 4, Calif.
The article reports proposed telephone rate increases, showing current and projected net returns and six percent fair value noted by Helena bankers. It cites company managers and critics, including Gov. Bonner, protest notices from various groups, and that hearings move to city council chambers after earlier sessions at the statehouse.
Helena dispatch reports Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph plans a $2,500,000 Montana construction program this year. Chester J. Herman, Montana plant engineer, outlined allocations including $74,000 for building additions, $360,000 for central office equipment, $931,000 for outside plant, and $130,000 for tools, vehicles, and office gear.
State Highway Commission of Montana invites sealed bids for replacing lighting fixtures and wiring on the second floor of its Helena office building. Bids due 10:00 A M June 28 1950 with 5 percent certified check and bond required. Evaluation includes inspections and license verification. The commission may reject bids and requires experienced electrical contractors with established business.
The Senate backed a House approved bill boosting Commodity Credit Corporation price support authority by 2 billion dollars. Williams proposed immediate flexible supports down to 75 percent of parity, with rivals arguing over timing and impact on cotton, corn, and wheat prices. Opponents noted the cost and market effects.
John B. Lockman of Butte Montana will leave Wednesday for Salem Oregon to attend Willamette College commencement where his brother Frank M. Lockman 52 will receive his degree. The retired businessman recently won first place in extemporaneous speaking at a Northwest speech tournament with 30 colleges in attendance, sponsored by Montana State University Missoula.
Havre June 6 The annual awards convocation announced a surprise gift of 25000 to Northern Montana College. President Dr G H Vande Bogart said the donor will remain anonymous for now. Details on stipulations are not yet worked out. It is one of the college's largest cash gifts.
President Truman defended government action in power, credit, and social programs as boosting free enterprise. He cited loans to business, bank insurance, market regulation, old age and unemployment insurance, minimum wages, slum clearance, and low rent housing amid a campaign he called propaganda against public action for people's good. He warned against fear and asserted national programs strengthened the economy over 17 years.
A banquet in Billings honored delegates to Montana Osteopathic Association’s 50th annual convention. Toast master W. W. Gail of Billings presided. Speakers included Dr. D. A. Hoskins of Kansas City Dr. C. L. Shafer of Helena Dr. R. K. Maier of Livingston and Dr. M. P. Mead of Billings, association president.
E. T. Henderson is named head of the Scout Council. The jamboree committee reports 54 Scouts will attend the national jamboree, double the quota, with two special grants to the Vigilante council. Names of leaders and attendees include F. MacDonald, Clark Veatch, Rabbi Benjamin Kelson, Larry Monson, Leo Musburger, Dave Piper, Rex Henningsen, and Bob Henningsen as alternate. The group will also send six Scouts to the national camp at Cimarron New Mexico for a 40 day junior leaders course, July 1 to Aug 10, with limited attendance rules noted. A dinner preceded the four hour business session.
Kemmerer Coal company won a contract to supply 32,600 tons of coal to the atomic energy plant at Hanford Washington for June. The coal from Elliot mine will lift production there and the award was announced by company officials.
Anaconda residents can obtain Navy career information from recruiters Erick Bjorum and M. M. Loheringer. Headquarters will operate in the Montana hotel lobby from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Duties include inviting high school graduates and ex sailors to apply, with possibilities to be inducted at prior rates and to pursue specialized training in Navy trade schools.
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