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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
2
Fragmentary notice from The Montana Standard Publishing Company about mail subscriptions and delivery, with garbled text on address changes and distribution. Mentions of Old Joe opinions and political commentary appear within a damaged block, reflecting period remarks.
President Truman, in informal remarks at Eugene, praised Old Joe Stalin while critics say he is a prisoner of the Politburo. Observers note his remarks echo fears of Moscow influence over U S policy and defense spending.
The piece argues that voters should determine party nominees at conventions, comparing U S practice with Czechoslovakia. It recounts 1830s and 1832 conventions in Baltimore and Washington noting the evolution of the nominating system over 117 years and stressing the value of mass participation in choosing presidents.
North Adams Massachusetts union members of Gale Shoe Works face a choice in 1948. Should they accept pay as cash or invest roughly twenty five thousand dollars of vacation funds into new machinery to modernize for women s shoe styles. After severing talks with Gale Shoe Company management the union caucus voted 200 to 24 in favor of the plan with abstentions.
A Washington gossip sheet alleges Democratic leaders plotted to push President Truman off the political stage by a garbled western tour idea. The piece mocks advisers and conspiracy talk, then shifts to a caricature of Sen John Taber and Rep Henry Cabot Lodge in a money scene and a school platform anecdote, finishing with a fragment about a Senate draft bill.
Harold Beckley oversees the Senate press gallery as the convention season begins. Newsboys shout slogans about draft men as delegations travel Atlantic City for the Summers convention while Marale temple members visit Washington to honor Homer Capehart. Potentate Ritchie invites Capehart to ride the special train back with the group. The Indiana visit marks a memorable chapter in political theater.
A garbled scribble from the Wala era portrays Lime urging support for limagul in 1981 while a Speaker and senators clash over Atlantic City plans. The text mentions a lawmaker removal and a Capitol gag about displaced persons, hinting at party tensions and proposed amendments.
A mother confronts Miss Lavinia after her son Jerry refuses to attend school. Lavinia orders Terry to finish the missed work and make up both morning and afternoon tasks, inspecting his desk and floor for proper cleanup.
Angelo Patri depicts a school scene where a nine year old boy named Jerry is reprimanded for unfinished work. The teacher insists he stay after school to complete assignments while a parent argues for leniency, fearing excessive discipline. The dialogue contrasts maternal warmth with teacher authority.
Horoscope style column outlines personality traits for birthdays July 17 and various zodiac signs, urging cooperation over forceful leadership and suggesting career paths in teaching nursing or social work. It blends advice with broad personality prompts and a few dated astrology sections for Gemini Cancer Virgo and others.
Reporter recalls political chatter from Butte about Taft Dewey and Eisenhower prospects. Vandenberg seen as possible compromise president, with Warren favored for VP. Wallace’s third party waning. Wallace viewed as outsider. public longing for peace and strong leadership amid a campaign year.
A collage of wartime items highlights youth awards, student listings, and local politics in Butte. Names like Miss Jean O'Brien and Maxine Ciles appear among graduates and retirees. Military and civic events include draft notices, aviation corps exams, and a Presbyterian warning against paganism.
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