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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1949
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions with options payable in advance for Montana Idaho Northern regions, including multi month and yearly terms. It also explains a change of address process and the paper’s handling of payments and mailing details.
The piece warns Congress could empower President Truman to cut appropriations, turning him into a political weapon in an off year elections. It argues this relief would bypass Congress, undermine accountability, and shift cost to districts favorable to Truman while noting voters dislike wasted money yet fear losing free funds.
The Miles City Star cites George E. Ferguson of the USGS water resources division stating Americans use about 125 gallons daily. Extrapolating to 140 million residents and 365 days yields a national figure. Ferguson spoke at a conference.
In Chicago the American Water Works Association calls for water conservation as supplies grow scarcer. Saltwater intrusion rivals fresh groundwater, threatening basins along coasts while Montana touts abundant water as its top resource and supports prudent use and approved plans to extend water use.
A Des Moines gathering signals Iowa as a Democratic stronghold amid shifts since the Roosevelt era. Despite Truman’s 1948 win, Iowa still split with a Republican governor and congress, raising the prospect that farm policy support could tilt the state and national politics toward the Democrats in 1950.
A discussion based on Emile Post's Motor Manners explores horn use as emergency signal not insult. It criticizes modern drivers who honk at girlfriends at the curb, noting such behavior inflames tempers and may raise accident risk.
A compact historical note recalls how Washington once rested in a town before Winston spoke there revealing a chain of visits and speaking events tied to notable figures in a brief local timeline.
The Hiss case unfolds amid claims of Harvard Law School cabal influence and Roosevelt era power brokers. Judge Kaufman faces questions over possible partiality as Frankfurter associates and White House figures loom large, while witnesses and officials tied to the era defend or attack the administration’s allies.
The column argues Frankfurter and Reed may be biased in Hiss appeals, noting Frankfurter's past endorsements and Dean Acheson as mouthpiece. It cites conflicts of interest, including Douglas courting the CIO and Frankfurter's Norris LaGuardia decision, depicting a corrupt court betraying equal justice under law.
Birth date June 30 marks independence and strong ambition blending arts with executive skill. March mid month warns against major projects. early wedlock and home life bring contentment, but beware flattery and overextension while reading tomorrow's star guidance for July 1.
Hollywood star Elsa Lanchester touts a frugal routine to defy aging. She works long hours in films and at Turnabout theater, cleans with soap suds, gardens, walks stairs, and avoids pricey therapies. Her husband Charles Laugh ton mentors young actors in Shakespeare.
Washington watchers note 32 senate seats are up for election in 1950 and both parties push to gain control. Republicans highlight seats in New York Pennsylvania Connecticut Illinois Washington Utah Kentucky Idaho and California while Democrats argue incumbents like Lehman Myers McMahon Lucas Magnuson and Thomas will hold. The rowdy exchange between GOP campaign director Victor Johnson and Democratic chairman J Howard McGrath underscores the high stakes and partisan confidence driving the looming electoral battle.
The discussion outlines targets in 1940s elections with names like Taylor Hayden McCarran Tydings and governors Lausche. Strong bets are placed on California Idaho South states and major fights against Capehart Hickenlooper Taft and others as party leaders map strategies and possible nominees.
George E Sokolosky laments slow summer newspaper delivery from New York to Otis Massachusetts and argues that second class mail rate changes may save costs while lowering service. He notes sample arrival dates, questions post office efficiency and contrasts with timely London Times. He calls for scrutiny of mail processing and efficiency.
The notes cover articles by Mrs. Clara W Regan about floral pieces for Country Life July, travel updates for Mrs George Berry and family, a 12 mile sightseeing route for jubilee visitors in Butte directed by John Evans, and a 1929 rifle shoot winner Harlow Pease. Also details on post vacation forwarding, fishing trips, a Coquette showing, 1919 park and water shortage planning, prohibition era shifts, riots in East Dubuque, and local saloon raids, plus Yellowstone travel and gopher versus rattlesnake beliefs.
The famous giant crab of Japan is noted as the largest known spider crab with legs ranging from four to six feet, highlighting its extraordinary size and prominence in marine life.
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