Mail Subscription Rates and notices in The Standard
The Standard Publishing Company offers mail subscriptions for Montana and Northern Idaho with rates for daily and Sunday editions. Rates differ for local and distant post offices, including one year and six month options, with advance payment required. The notice outlines change of address procedures and cites official paper status of Silver Bow County and AP affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Northern
Idaho
Mos. Mos. Mo
Me Prey
Standard Publishing Company
Silver Bow County
Associated Press
Butte
National Advertising Representan & Kelley, Inc
Madison Ave
New York
Nyj
Sutter St
San Francisco
Calif
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Til
Palmer
Atlanta
General Motors
Detroit
Mich
Seventh St
Los Angeles
Local artists show works draw strong public response
Smaller communities that mount local art exhibitions report similar public interest as large cities. The effort uncovers a surprising number of quality pieces, proving audiences appreciate homegrown talent.
Improved Crop Outlook for Montana Feeds Optimism in 1950
Montana faces a favorable 1950 crop outlook with above average prospects for wheat, oats, and barley. The June 1 forecast estimates 79,911,000 bushels of wheat worth about 156 million dollars at farm prices, though below the record 1948 crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Treasure
Montana Federal Agricultural Statistical Service
Federal Statistical Service
Helena
Rejects Exhibit Adds New Show In Cleveland Arcade
The second annual Rejects art display opens in a large arcade with many stores, following the city’s traditional annual art show at the Art Museum. Local painters photographers ceramics and weaving have drawn crowds and sales, despite earlier rejections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cleveland Long
Old Wives Tales Shape Weather Predictions
A Wayne University study of over 300 weather proverbs finds 56.9 percent accuracy for signs from cloud shape, wind, and sky color. Only 15 percent deemed absolutely false and 16 percent fall into yes and no. Weather experts reportedly rely on such proverbs alongside science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaden W. Niles
Wayne University
Detroit
Mich
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Washington
State Department Linked to Party Tactics in Lobbying Outcry
A Washington debate over lobbying grows into critique of State Department policies as reports describe officials hosting parties to influence Congress. The piece cites 650 dollar events with cocktails and hors d oeuvres, denying furtive conduct while criticizing secret papers and alleged perversion inside the department. It warns these practices risk discredit and demands accountability amid Cold War tensions and Soviet advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Department of State
State Department
United Press
James E. Webb
Department
Washington Scene iT on government press offices quiz
The piece discusses a Washington questionnaire on government publicity, noting reporters mainly rely on information officers. It praises the National Defense establishment and Treasury for press work, cites State, and condemns Oscar Ewing’s federal security agency as the worst. Mike McDermott is praised for cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dick Kilpatrick
Quill
National Defense Establishment
Treasury
State Department
Michael J
Mike) McDermott
White House
Oscar Ewing
Federal Security Agency
Ewing
Government publicity needs overhaul of mailing lists
The piece criticizes several departments for gimmickry in releases and poor publicity. It notes the FBI ranks well, cites Justice and labor as weak, and urges overhauling mailing lists as streams of releases go to people long deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Department
FBI
Labor
Scientists test popcorn like material for lightweight concrete
University of Washington researchers described a popcorn like shale clay mixed with cement for building blocks. If cheap, strong, waterproof and insulating, the process could enable a new industry, said Dr. Peter D. Johnson and Dr. James I. Mueller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
U.P
University of Washington
Peter D. Johnson
James I. Mueller
Johnson
Remembering Our Children The Tantrum Guide for Parents
The piece advises parents to stay calm and enforce consistent rules during a child’s tantrums. It urges withholding rewards for misbehavior while rewarding good conduct, and stresses consistent discipline to build lasting self control and prepare children for self help.
Birthday horo for June 15 with Gemini sign details
Friday, June 16 Gemini summary notes high energy and quick pacing. It advises alternating fast work with rest to boost strength and productivity. Emphasizes home value, loving nature, and potential wealth from shrewd money methods while urging emotional balance and avoidance of repression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gemini
Daily Horoscope Forecast by Stella
Cancer aims fulfilled with new plans and clear goals. Leo urged to engage with the public and assist community efforts. Virgo labeled a best day with strong plans and execution. Libra promises a fine business day with decisive progress. Scorpio advised to sidestep disputes and publicize a new idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo
Virgo
LIBRA
Scorpio
Hoover and Amerasia case draw sharp FBI critique
The author argues Judge McGranery accuses the FBI of mishandling wartime espionage in the Amerasia affair and questions why J. Edgar Hoover was not ousted. It cites Lt. Andrew Roth’s Navy ties, mentions Hitchcock and Roth letters from New Delhi, and presses for Navy accountability and plain explanations for Roth’s discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. McGranery
Amerasia
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
Department of Justice
Francis Biddle
United States
Tom Clark
Supreme Court
Harry Gold
Andrew Roth
Navy
Naval Intelligence
State Department
Robert M. Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Roth
William Phillips
New Delhi
India
Roosevelt
Merrell
Central Legislative Assembly
Jim Forrestal
Butte News Highlights From June Dates and Local Events
A medley of items from 1910 to 1930 includes the French army retreat and Nazi counterattack at Maginot line, four scholarships awarded to 1940 graduates of Butte high school, and local residents visiting family in Seattle. Also noted are last-minute primary filings, airmail service between Butte and Great Falls, community appointments, bond plan discussions for new schools, teaching reappointments, and local marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Maginot Line
Butte High School
Scott W. Fries
Virginia Malaskey
Kathryn Spiegel
University of Montana At
H. V. Loggins
Bette
Vivian
Rita Jeanne
Butte
Seattle
John D. Cullerton
Thomas Loggins
Horace Casey
West Park
Casey
J. H. Calvert
Whitewater
Wis
C. E. Calvert
Mountain View
Great Falls
National Parks Airways, Inc
Laura Pasquall
Ways and Means
Neighbors of Woodcraft Fraternity
Gamer’s Tea Room
McKinley
Mary Murphy
Whitehall
Bozeman
William Coleman
Deer Lodge
F. B. Smith
Silver Bow
The
American Legion
Livingston
Jerry Lee
Mary Farren
St. John Church
Peter MacDonald
Loretta Lee
Edward Lee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scott
Pennsylvania
Panama
Hollidaysburg
Johnstown
Pyasburgh
R. J. Scott
Washington Scene
Cee
George Dixon
Fred Neher
Bob
By Angelo Patri
Stella
George E. Sokolsky
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!