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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1949

Page

4

Subscription Rates and The Standard Publishing Details

The Standard Publishing Company lists daily and Sunday subscription rates for Montana and Northern Idaho as well as outside Montana. It notes payment in advance for various terms and provides change of address instructions and multiple AP and advertising details.

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The Something-for-Nothing Urge and the Confidence Man

A Chicago clinic patient, Sigmund Z. Engle, 73, lured widows with charm promising movie roles and riches. The piece explores the something-for-nothing urge, Engle’s 50 cases of swindling, and the danger of charm in modern society.

Sigmund Z. Engle Chicago Beverly Hills Engle Mama Baby Venus Sing Sing

Oppenheimer Admits Red Affiliations Under Scrutiny

The New York Sun reveals records showing Frank Oppenheimer once belonged to the Communist party, contradicting prior denials. The Sun notes it withheld a two years earlier dispatch and says a 1947 Washington report confirmed membership, prompting the Sun to seek comment from the scientist at his Minnesota summer home in Misswa.

Oppenheimer Denies Communist Affiliation Before Committee

Oppenheimer told the House committee on un American activities he was never a Communist nor affiliated with any Red front group. He admitted a three and a half year party membership long ago, says he quit during wartime atomic research and has always considered himself American. He confirmed using the party name Frank Folsom at times, though he later used his real name.

Oppenheimer Red Front House Committee On UN- American Activities the Sun Frank Folsom Folsom California

Court Backs House Un American Activities Committee Inquiries

United States circuit court of appeals in Washington upheld the committees methods in two cases over two weeks. It ruled the committee acted with reasonable cause to investigate subversive activities and upheld contempt convictions of George Marshall John Howard Lawson and Dalton Trumbo for refusing to answer about Communist party membership.

House Committee On un-American Activities United States Circuit Court of Appeals Washington D. C National Federation For Constitutional Liberties George Marshall Federation Marshall United States District Court The House UN- American Activities Committee Committee Communist Party John Howard Lawson Dalton Trumbo Bennett C. Clark Wilbur K. Miller George C. Sweeney

Tea and Baloney Reflects on Government Growth

Earl Lloyd George describes expanding government in England and compares it to the United States. He notes national and local government employees rose from 1 385 000 to 2 140 000, with offices becoming costlier and more elaborate. He adds half the staff serve tea while in the U S they serve each other baloney.

England United States Earl Lloyd George Britain Young Lloyd George

Union corruption and a congressional subpoena clash

A congressman and Indianapolis labor lawyer clash over democracy in unions, with accusations of racketeers, long held union power, and potential testimonies from Hobbs. The speaker vows to comply while resisting disclosure of confidential letters and recounts wartime anti union actions and legal protections for union members.

Court Finds Union Racketeers Shielded by Law

Westbrook Pegler relays that a court ruled highway robbery by union racketeers exempt under a specific law. He cites 12 racketeering courts, mob imposed tolls on interstate commerce, and collusion with the Roosevelt administration to sideline reform bills via Mrs. Mary Norton.

Hobbs Teamsters’ Union Roosevelt Labor Committee Judiciary Committee Mary Norton Norton Hague Jacobs Indianapolis New Jersey Holland Tunnel New York FBI

Washington Scene on Defense Course and GOP Plots

A Washington Scene column reports editors educators and industrialists completing a defense orientation course at Fort Benning and praising the program. It notes a GOP tactic to preemptively file similar bills, citing Sen Magnuson and Sen Cain in a river valley authority dispute.

H. C Curly Byrd University of Maryland Dr. Byrd William J. Scripps Detroit Scripps Walter Trohan Trohan Sen Warren G. Magnuson Washington White House Columbia River Valley Authority Magnuson Harry Cain

Elephant Cupid Helps Lankan Bride Reunite with Husband

A Colombo report notes an estranged wife reconciled with her husband after Hurathali the elephant sided with the princess. The bride fed the animal and whispered confidences, and when the quarrel led to separation the elephant searched and helped her return. The tale offers a comforting, if unlikely, note amid world tensions.

New York Sun Colombo London Times Hurathali Ceylon Cupid

First American Bessemer steel made at Wyandotte plant

In 1864 Captain E B Ward owned a Wyandotte Michigan plant where the first commercial Bessemer steel in America was produced in an experimental 215 ton converter setting a milestone in steelmaking.

America Wyandotte, Mich E. B. Ward

Parents teach children money habits through planned allowances

The piece argues children seek spending thrills and should start with a controlled allowance. It outlines set amounts and fixed days, increasing as they grow, until they learn earning, saving, and responsible spending. It warns against gifts without knowledge of family finances and the risk of poor money habits.

Your Birthday Forecast and Peru City Origins

Daily astrology prompts for Wednesday June 29 and Thursday June 30 cover Cancer to Pisces traits and guidance. The piece notes travel, decision making, romance, and possible surprises, ending with a historical note: Lima, Peru was named Ciudad de Reyes on the kings festival day when the site was chosen.

Leo VIRGO LIBRA Scrpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces ARIES Taurus Gemini Lima Peru Ciudad de Reyes

Dollar Value and Policy Critique by Sokolski

The piece argues that both British and American dollars are devalued by inflation and policy. It criticizes labor and public spending, condemns Keynesian economics, and blames Fabian Socialism in policy circles for suppressing private investment and worsening the dollar’s buying power.

United States National Industrial Conference Board Congress Chester Bowles Phil Murray Dave Dubinsky John L. Lewis Dodge Ipse Dixit Leon Key- Serling

Cancelled plans for Brazil and US Army officers trip in Yellowstone

News dispatches report cancellation of weekend entertainment plans for Brazilian and United States Army officers in Yellowstone National Park with no reason given. Several local items follow including Miss Vivian Huhn speaker at Unity Truth center and updates on Butte residents and events.

Yellowstone National Park Park Vivian Huhn Great Falls Western Air Express Margaret Monahan Missoula San Francisco Jerry Corlett E. E. Corlett West Porphyry Sacramento Miss Corlett BYPU The First Baptist Church

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