New Industries Committee to Meet Thursday
The Industrial Development division of the Montana Chamber of Commerce led by R. E B Towle, working with the Federal Reserve Bank of Helena, has engaged business and industrial leaders since July to push forward resource development and plan the path ahead. The group continues to organize and mobilize support as the committee prepares to meet on Thursday.
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New Industries Committee
Montana Chamber of Commerce
R. E B. Towle O
Federal Reserve Bank of
Helena
Montana Industrial Division Aims for Long Term Growth
The Montana Development division outlines a plan to build laboratories in state institutions and private industry, fund projects with a 1948 budget of 17 000, and pursue wood processing, chemicals, peat moss, wool top making, weaving, aluminum, and other ventures. It seeks to attract industry to Montana and strengthen economic security while avoiding fly by night schemes. Birth registrations note twins occur about once per 90 births.
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Montana
Tina
Speci “Ta
Thira
Postal Workers to Elect Officers Today
Postal workers convened with Mayor Barry O'Leary and Postmaster Joseph E. Parker, as national officers spoke on pay, retirement, and service. Delegates heard talks by William Otte, Cyril Blakeslee, and others, then formed committees and urged action on a $450 annual raise before Congress adjourns.
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Barry O'Leary
Joseph E. Parker
William Otte
Washington, D. C
National Federation For
Post Office Clerks
Cyril T. Blakeslee
Portland
Ore
Mail Carriers Group
Sidney Almquist
Seattle
Federation
Women’s Auxiliary
Ruth Post
National
E. J. Walsh
Post Office Department
Silver Bow Room
Finlen Hotel
Congress
Montana
Washington
Blakeslee
Idaho
Oregon
Wyoming
American Federation of Labor
Otte
Otte J
Butte
Morgan
Helena
Arthur Wilson
Wilford Kingley
Great Falls
W. J. Conahan
Walter E. Hammond
Anaconda
W. J. Lavelle
Bruce Medford
Missoula
Pete McBride
Edward Anderson
Bozeman
Edson Haag
Dan Corbett
Frank Osborne
Ivy
Stokan
R. K. Miller
T. H. McDowell
J. C. Davis
Billings
Letter Carriers Auxiliary Officials Named Across Montana
State president Milton Mitchke of Helena supervised activities of the clerks auxiliary as the letter carriers auxiliary held business meetings. Officials named include Mrs. T H McDowell of Missoula and Mrs. Richard Root of Helena with roles in nominations auditing and resolutions across Great Falls Helena Butte and Missoula.
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Allen Tomlinson
Great Falls
T. H. McDowell
Missoula
Richard Root
Helena
Allan Tomlinson
Robert Dubay
Butte
John Molch
R. K. Miller
Raymond Arrigoni
Kenneth Kittams
Brice Medford
Howard Morgan
Arthur Wilson
Wilburg Kingsley
Robert Sheridan
James Harris
J. Hess
A. Kennison
W. J. Lavelle
Letter Carriers’ Auxiliary
Milton Mitchke
Postal Employes Pay Boost Passed by Senate
The Senate voted Saturday night to raise annual pay for postal and civil service workers by 456 dollars, approving a total annual salary increase of 521 million dollars for federal employees. The bill returns to the House with Senate amendments. The House version covered postal workers and included postal rate hikes to fund part of the cost.
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Washington
T.r
Senate
Civil Service
House
Inquiry Ordered in Coal Dispute
United Mine Workers chief and Senator Bridges ordered a three man board to study pension payments for retired miners. The plan offers $100 monthly pensions to UMW members aged 62 with 20 years in mines who retire after May 29 1946. Van Horn raised two objections citing Taft Hartley act provisions, while O Brien accused him of trying to block access to royalties. Goldsborough planned to announce his decision Tuesday at Tam.
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United Mine Workers
Senator Bridges
R-N. H
Bridges
Mine Welfare Fund
Lewis
UMW
van Horn
John Lord O'Brian
Goldsborough
Crisis in West Europe and Admiral Dies
Western Germany faces currency reform turmoil as Wall Street criticizes policy and Russia moves influence Western efforts. The 10 nation talks on river navigation and currency may reshape postwar Germany. In Houston, Vice Admiral Adolphus Andrew, retired, dies at U S Naval Hospital after a career serving three presidents.
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Germany
Wall Street
Russia
Poland
Great Britain
France
Berlin
London
Houston
Texas
Adolphus Andrew
USN
Eastern Sea
Frontier
U. S. Naval Hospital
British armored forces tighten border standoff at Helmstedt
Russian and German border guards reinforced zones as British armored cars moved to Helmstedt on the Autobahn. Westbound travel from Berlin faced limited access while rail and water freight encounters heavy checks. Western officials noted the action as a guard against currency influx and anticipated a quick reopening of restrictions.
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Helmstedt
Berlin
Soviet Zone
Germany
West
Hannover
Conferees Agree on 6 Billion Foreign Aid Bill
Conferees reach a 6 billion foreign aid bill with ERP funds spread over 12 months and additional sums for China aid, relief in Germany Austria Korea and Japan, Greece Turkey quarantine aid and UN and refugee programs. The package is a victory for Bridges Vandenberg and the administration though below Truman budget estimates.
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Truman
ERP
Paul G. Hoffman
George Co. Marshall
Bridges
Senate
Arthur H. Vandenberg
House
John Taber
R-N
Hoffman
China
Germany
Austria
Korea
Japan
United Nations Emergency Children’s Fund
International Refugee Organization
Aluminum Workers Postpone Strike in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh in June 1847, a nationwide strike by 18,500 Aluminum Company of America workers at nine plants was postponed one week. The delay was announced Friday night by Philip Murray, CIO and United Steel Workers president, after a request from Cyrus Ching of the federal mediation service.
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Aluminum
Pittsburgh
Aluminum Company of America
Philip Murray
CIO
United Steel Workers
Murray
Cyrus 8
Ching
Mediation and Conciliation Service
Large Building Program Here In Butte South Side District
Butte's South Side gains a modern residential district as a $1.6 million building program nears completion. Twelve footings, six foundations, 55 laborers, and 14 more on Grand avenue add to a total 175 homes in two developments. Some homes use pumice blocks, others frame, with two or three bedrooms and full living spaces. Construction supports local demand and signals progress alongside a new school and other projects.
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Butte
United States
Development Association
Grand Avenue Addition
New Development Association
Grand Avenue
Democrats Plan Picnic in July
Plans under way for a Democratic picnic on July 18 at Gregson Springs. Committee includes Con O Neill, H B Strasser, William Walsh, Margaret Nagler and C P Schenck. A sports program will run under William Walsh. Officials expect Democratic candidates to be introduced and hope to host Senator James E Murray and Congressman Mike Mansfield. Governors hopefuls Art Lamey, John Bonner, Leif Erickson, George Melton, and Vernon Haven express intent to attend.
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South Side Democratic Club
Gregson Springs
Con T. O’neill
B. Strasser
William J. Walsh
Margaret Nagler
C. P. Schenck
William Walsh
Congress
James E. Murray
Mike Mansfield
Art Lamey
John Bonner
Leif Erickson
George Melton
Vernon Haven
Posts Return Home After Madison Study Stay
BOZEMAN June 19. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Post and their two sons returned last weekend from Madison Wisconsin where they spent the past year while Mr. Post an agronomist with Montana State college was taking further studies.
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Posts
Bozeman
Arthur H. Post
Madison
Wis
Post
Montana State College
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