Montana Farm Girl Sails for Sweden
Janice Fenske of Richland county sails from Quebec for Plymouth England en route to Sweden to live with a Swedish farm family this summer under the international farm youth exchange program. She brings Montana foods to a British children's hospital as a Treasure State gift. Triplets occur once in about 8800 births.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
U.P
Janice Fenske
Richland County
Quebec
Canada
Plymouth
England
Sweden
International Farm
Montana
Britain
Ford laments Montana laws gaps and limited gubernatorial power
Montana Governor Sam C. Ford told delegates at Montana Girls State that laws are poorly enforced in every county and town. He said the Legislature failed to implement the constitution, giving the Governor no control over sheriffs or elected officials. He criticized 298 laws passed by the 30th Assembly and urged voters to watch records and oppose pressure groups while calling for judiciary reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Montana
Sam. C. Ford
Ford
Legislative Assembly
Supreme Court
Ventana
Drive for Overseas Relief Begins in Montana
Helena June 18 The Christian Rural Overseas Relief drive aims to start in Montana by July 20. Dr H G Klemme Bozeman state drive chairman says the state is divided into 15 areas each with a regional director to organize counties. Regional HQs include Wolf Point Glendive Miles City Billings Livingston Whitehall Havre Glasgow Shelby Great Falls Lewistown Kalispell Missoula Deer Lodge and Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Christian Rural
Montana
H. G. Klemme
Bozeman
Klemme
Wolf Point
Glendive
Miles City
Billings
Livingston
Whitehall
Havre
Glasgow
Shelby
Great Falls
Lewistown
Kalispell
Missoula
Deer Lodge
Motor Car Receipts Are Apportioned
Helena June 18 Montana counties will receive 30187.35 dollars as their share of state motor vehicle receipts after expenses. Funds come from certificates transfers and titles fees excluding license plate sales. Allocations by county include Cascade 2343 Gallatin 1193 Lake 661 Lewis and Clark 1150 Missoula 1633 Park 659 Silver Bow 1866 Yellowstone 2570.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
State Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Cascade
Gallatin
Lake
Lewis and Clark
Missoula
Park
Silver Bow
Yellowstone
Wrong Man Reported Dead in Auto Crash
Authorities said confusion caused by a fatal automobile accident led to mistaken identification. Kenneth A. Young about 22 Fort Benton was killed in a car truck collision near here Tuesday. William LaFave Genoa ranch worker is recovering in a local hospital from injuries.
High and Muddy Waters Greet Anglers This Weekend
Montana anglers face high dirty waters as weekend rains ease. Yellowstone remains high but improves in Red Lodge Cook City area while eastern regions report more trouble. Madison good, Missouri rising after rain, Seeley and Swan improving, and Yellowstone Park waters offer fair prospects for flies and spinners.
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Associated Prosat
Treasure State
Divide
Montana
United Press
Billings
Yellowstone
Red Lodge
Cook City
Butte
Madison
Big Hole
Beaverhead
Jefferson
Glasgow
Fort
Peck Lake
Great Falls
Missouri
Giant Springs
Havre
Milk
Fresno Lake
Helena
Missoula
Seeley Lake
Swan River
Lewistown
Livingston
Yellowstone Park
Gibbon
Firehold
Yellowstone Lake
Montana Automobile Dealers Association Incorporates
Helena is headquarters after incorporation articles filed Friday in the secretary of state's office. Directors listed include Clyde Burgan of Helena, Cullie Dolyen of Harlem, Natt Himsl of Kalispell, Lansing Mac Intyre of Billings, Paul Magruder of Glasgow, Barnaby Ryan of Bozeman, George Scholle of Butte, Pele Staten of Hamilton, Burt Walker of Lewistown, Dee Washburn of Great Falls, and Glayder Yoder of Sidney.
DDT Sprayed Over County Mosquito Areas by Air Force Plane
Four hundred gallons of DDT were sprayed Thursday afternoon over mosquito areas in Cascade County by a low-flying Great Falls Army Air Force C-47. The operation aimed to curb the spread of pests and disease vectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Gascade County
Suit for $141,177 Filed Against NP
Bruce Young of Livingston sues the Northern Pacific railroad in federal district court for 141177, alleging negligence caused loss of earning capacity after an accident while loading a company truck in Livingston a year ago.
Elephants Cause Minor Heaoning Collision on Harrison
Kenneth Mulholland of 1021 West Park rear ended a northern wandering elephant on Harrison Avenue late Friday. Bally the elephant and Mulholland walked away uninjured but Mulholland’s car was wrecked and towed for repairs. Police report cites slippery pavement from rain as factor.
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Kenneth Mulholland
West Park
Harrison Ayvenue
Bally the Elephant
Mulhotlana
Mulholland
Harrison
Circus
Truman Signs Bill Suspending Mine Assessment Work
President Truman signed a bill allowing claimants to hold mining claims for a year without the usual 100 dollars in improvement work. The suspension runs until July 1 1948, with filings due by that date to indicate continued hold. House aides cite a June 20 1948 deadline for confirming work completion.
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Truman
Washington
Jaune
House Public Lands Committee
U. S
Angry Citizen Hurls Rocks at Planes Near Santa Monica
A Santa Monica resident near Cloverfield has been pelting planes with rocks while pilots report holes in aircraft fabric from his shotgun arm. The man, described as angry, has caused several landings due to dangerously close flight paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Monica
Calif
Cloverfield
Stunned Relatives Seek to Identify Air Crash Victims
In Mt Carmel Pennsylvania officials sorted through a grim morgue of charred remains from a United Air Lines Mainliner crash killing 43. Only 16 identifications were made in 24 hours as relatives waited for word and the father of R B Stewart found a shirt from his son. A four pronged investigation by the Civil Aeronautics Board began with officials from United Air Lines Douglas Aircraft and the Air Line Pilots Association coordinating the probe.
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MT. Carmel
Jume
Centralia
United Air Lines
Earl Carroll
Hollywood
Venila Varden
Jack Oakie
R. B. Stewart
New York Electrical Company
San Diego
Chicago
Civil Aeronautics Board
Joseph Oo. Fillet
New York
Douglas Aircraft, Company
Air Line Pilots Association
Injunction Halts Anaconda Parking Meter Operation
In Anaconda a Friday injunction stopped operation of 304 parking meters amid a district court dispute led by Charles Meehan. Judge Willan Ro Tavine set a hearing for July 7 to determine if the city may be permanently enjoined, with a prior temporary restraining order issued May 28.
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Anaconda
Mans
Willan Ro Tavinr
Charles Mehean
Welock
Brovelt
Meleanom Connect
Sieler
Ae Hon
Melrat
Brant
Erickson Opens Governor Campaign in Helena Speech
Helena attorney Leit Erickson launched his bid for the Democratic nomination for Montana governor with a broad platform. He criticized living costs and highway conditions, urged public school financing, and argued inflation cannot be stopped by one governor alone. He warned roads are deteriorating and maintenance crews face a losing battle as prices rise. He tied his message to state governance and the need for financing reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Leit Erickson
Campagn
Democratie Nomina Hom
State Supreme Court Jstice
Montana
Eric
Erickson
Livingston Flying Family Uninjured After Plane Crash
A private single engine plane carrying Mr and Mrs Sidney J Meyers and their nine year old daughter crashed 12 miles south of Leavenworth Kansas while attempting an emergency landing due to fuel shortage. The craft struck power lines and trees but did not catch fire. All aboard escaped injury.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Livingston
Here
Sidney J. Meyers
Wallula
Tne
Cosgriffe Elected by County Agents in Montana
Yamh Montana agricultural extension workers wrap up a five day training at Montana State College. Officers named for the County Agents and Home Demonstration Agents associations include R. P. Rasmussen president Havre Ray Kelly vice president Choteau H C Cosgriffe secretary Whitehall Alfreda Forswall president Billings Friedy Schroder vice president Chateau Iva L Holliday secretary treasurer Glasgow.
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Bozeman
Montana Agricultural Extension Service
Montana State College
Montana
Montada Home Demonstration Agents
R. PF. Rasmussen
Havre
Ray Kelly
Choteau
H. C. Coseriffe
Whitehall
Alfreda Forswall
Billings
Friedy Schroder
Chateau
Iva L. Holliday
Glasgow
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Montana Farm Girl
Senate
Donald D. Lamoreux
Corvallis
Edwin Russell Bennett
Superior
WEIN
Sabntanas
Max Weel
Cts Jaa
Treasure State News
Erysh
Stinson
Howard M. Smith
Holly, Michigan
America
New Stinson
Fox Flying Service
Butte, Montana
National
National Cash Register
E. Broadway
Elephant
Dillon
Fairgrounds
Morgan
Kentucky
R. E. Spence
E. E. Hazel
Howard Raser
Tay Butte
Nanking
Lihwa
Central
Chenglu
Sikang
Silver Bow News Co. Distributors
Park St
Cosgriffe
Regis NG
National Fur
W. Park ST
Hennessy’s Raincoats
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