The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1949-06-24

ment generally in Lewis Clark county.
We've also asked whether there truth in reports that
Alley (owner Cabn) and his associates
attempting to push Northwest Novelty Company out of
the slot machine picture And to further Clarity we've started
printing pertinent portions of the testimony taken under oath
by the McKenna legislative investigating committee that the
people may realize that racketeering
activities going Helena of statewide since
Helena represents the hear of most of Montanas under
world
editorials started Qast week to be
exact Liquor Administrator NJ OHearn has publicly
stated his desire that conditions be cleaned much as
be liquor board would work toward that end
This encouraging all retail liquor licenses
for renewal July the state board is in an excellent position
to get cleanup" started.
number of establishments currently under abate-
ment proceedings not only Helena parts
Until such abatement proceedings
solved there be absolutely justification for issuance
of new licenses to the places in question.
point possible justification be put for
ward for approving licenses for The CABIN The MINT
The CLUB in Heena-a of which have been continuing
gambling despite pending abatement proceedings
and despite direct orders which have been given to all county
enforced? A sherffs and police officials have been instruct
ed evidence usyng prosecuton In this matter
The Club operated by Louis Shagnaw particularly vuner
able since the abatement proceeding against is acive and
should citizen file complaint the proprietors could be sub
ect heavy fine and imprisonment for being contempt of
order.
Likewise possible justification there be for
Chrstensons STATE NIGHT
CLUB Bainve which, only last week had abatement
proceedings filed against it?
that NATTER until such time the courts clarity the
nonprof Of machines operated by the Diversion
Club wouldn't be wise for the liquor board to hold ssu
of license to the Colonial Club wherein the Diver
Club housed the outskirts of Helena? similar hold
license pending Qualification of the nonprof club law
would also order concerning W. p Boschs establish
ment in LAUREL wherein is situated the Cheerio Club
In other instances where legal action is pending the
board should plan make complete review of all licenses
the Administrations liquor board and
only temporary permits to continue business until such time
thorough check be made Such procedure only
necessary help eliminate establishments which only
comeons" for gambling but of avoiding embar
the retail liquor licensees who honestly
attempting operate bonafide liquor establishments This
procedure would also the Bonner Administration being
sadded with fobes deacaons of the prev
ious state administration
will be interesting to what the state liquor board does
concerning the applications of various questionable estab
shments renewal of liquor licenses July AS
formation is available on this score will so advise
In the meantime here questions for your
consideration: a
What notorious Helena mite spot moved whskey lct?
all Monday evening? Where it moved to- Why the
fire in this taking many
cautonary measures?
truth to the that Tom Alley plans to
muscle Rogers out of the Broadwater nn with the
idea of setting superduper amusement" center?
So will bank capital go to financing the deal?
When will Judge Padbury out his threat to call
Lewis & Clark county? When also will this
judge explain why he signed order for Attorney Floyd Small
returning gambling equipment to Israes Colonial Diversion
clubs without entertaining motion in court
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