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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-20

OF the famous pair, John Alcock and
Arthur w. Brown, who made the first
nonstop fight across the Atlantic in
June. 1919. Alcock was killed in an air
accident In 1920, but Brown Is UodAy
Sir Arthur Written Brown, q modest
and obscure figure quietly living in Eng
land
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17
Pleasant Hill Neighborhood

Henry Starch of South of Bruno,
finished threshing in this neighbor-
hood last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Berglund were
callers at the Joe Kvasnicka home
Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Berglund, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. Kvasnicka and Carl mo-
tored to Askov Sunday afternoon to
hear H. G. Teigan, editor Of the Farm
er-Labor Leader. The speech was
much enjoyed as was also the band
concert.
Art Dvorak called on Felix Kvas-
nicka Sunday afternoon.
H. J. Berglund is hulling clover in
Park township this week.
The rain Wednesday morning was
welcome and much needed.
John Southerton called on Felix
kvasnicka Wednesday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17
FINLAYSON CORNER

Miss Dorothy Armstrong and Miss
Dorothy johnson of Cloquet, were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff
ford Greenwald.
Mrs. Kephingst visited Sunday aft
ernoon with Mrs. John Adams.
Mrs. Thorne of Sandstone, Mrs.
Adolph Walta of Willow River, and
Mrs. Anna Macmillan were Saturday
evening guests at the Clifford Green
valid home.
Mrs. Francis Anderson and daugh-
ter, Eileen, spent Sunday visiting at
the home of her aunt, Mrs. Don
Bishop.
Mrs. Lena Meidlinger and son, Gust,
visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs.
Carl Anderson was taken back to
the hospital in st. Paul Wednesday OF
last week. He is getting along as
we'll as can be expected.
School opened Monday and the par
ents as we'll as. the children of
School District No. 20 seem well
pleased with the new bus, driven by
Ed Barnick.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17
ASKOV SCHOOL NOTES

The Askov public school this year
enrolled it's largest attendance, 3O4
children in both grades and the high
school. The following is a distribu-
ton according to grades: first grade,
80; second grade, 1S; third grade, 49,;
fourth grade, 40; fifth grade, q; sixth
grade, q; seventh grade, 81; and
eighth grade, 20; making 221 children
in the grades. The principal increase
however, is in the high school, where
S3 students have so far enrolled, max
ing the working conditions of this part
of the school very much crowded.
The faculty members this year are
Miss Valborg Justesen, first grade;
Mrs. A. Sebald, second and third
grades; Miss Marie Ries, fourth grade:
Miss Anna Rupp, fifth grade and B
sixth; Miss Anna Yngve, seventh
grade and A sixth; Miss Helga Boo.
eighth grade. Miss Alma Petersen
has charge of the teaching of Danish
in the six lower grades and assists
in the library. The high school fac
ulty is Vernon Andersen, principals;
Henry Jensen, and Fred Grafelman,
who is also superintendent.
During the month of August of this
year, the Askov school became a Glass
A high school, and is so accredited
with the State Department of Educa-
tion.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17
WILLOW RIVER

Prairie chicken season opened We'd
nesday and numerous hunters were
seen along the roads and in the fields.
The early morning showers kept some
from participating in the hunt but the
real hunters were on the ground.
Graydon Bachman and a friend of
Minneapolis, and others hunted east
of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Slocum and baby
daughter stopped here Tuesday to Wis
it with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Peters.
They are on their way to st. Louis.
Mo. Mrs. Slocum is daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Peters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Wahlstrom
and children and Joe Frederickson
drove to Grandy Saturday, returning
Sunday, to visit their parents.
Mildred Cibulka, who had spent the
summer here with her parents, left
Tuesday on the train for Faribault,
where she will attend school the COM
ing year. This is the first time she
has ever travelled alone. She will be
met by instructors from the school
in the cities.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Downs, Mrs. Frank
Peters and son, Layton, and Mrs. John
Logan drove to Pequot Sunday, return
ing Tuesday evening, to visit Mrs.
Peters parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Cole. Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Downs are
sisters.
Mrs. F. D. Laufenburg and Dolores
Gillivar left for St. Cloud Saturday.
Little Dolores spent the summer here.
Mrs. Laufenburg will return Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Johnston and
Donald and Richard of Grandy, and
Roger and Howard of Missoula, Mont,
and Miss Ester Frederickson of Min
neapolis, spent the weekend at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew VAIL
StrOm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Guessing and
children, Carl Guessing and their ia
Their, John Guessing, returned Tues
day from Anamoose, N. D., where
they visited the relatives of Mrs. Chris
Guessing, the VIM. Samual family.
The wheat crops were very poor, the
hay crop short, but corn was a good
crop. 1t has been five years since
Mrs. Guessing had seen her parents,
but she was glad to return to Mime
sofa.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17
KERRICK

It's hunting season and the birds
are just out of luck. Many hunters
in town today.
Anton Runnberg is moving onto the
place recently occupied by Chas.
Ketchum. Mr.. Ketchum is moving to
the Caldwell place at Duquette.
F.. e. and G. d. Nelson and their
wives are spending a few days in
town taking in the game season.
Time for cashing fair checks is ex-
tended until September %. This is
the last day. Checks not in by that
time will not be honored. Some limit
must be set so checks can be cashed
and statement rendered.
Burt Warren recently purchased
three very fine head of Guernseys
from S. C. Pulling. They are still in
good hands.
Cecil George of Mooreland, Iowa,
formerly of Kerrick, was instantly
killed recently when his car tipped
over. Sympathy of this community
goes to the family and relatives.
Everett George was in town few
days ago. He would like to move
back to Kerrick. He says many there
would move. if they had anything to
move with.
School is going fine. The high
school has 10 students and very
satisfactory course for all.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17
(TOO Late for Last Week.

Louis Schrader and family spent
Sunday afternoon at the H. ]. Berg
lund home.
l. M. Plumb and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Pavelka were callers in
this neighborhood Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Kvasnicka, Felix
and Carl, were callers at the H. ].
Berglund home Sunday evening.
Almer Eggman and his half sister,
Miss Bartles, from Sioux Falls, S. D.,
were guests of Almer's father, Ru-
dolph Eggman, from Sunday might UNI
til Wednesday afternoon.
The Pleasant Hill school opened
Tuesday morning with Mrs. Klein as
teacher and two new pupils, Edith
Fall and June TRUSTEE.
Mrs. Berglund and Miss Bartles, Mr..
Eggman and Almer were visitors at
the Kvasnicka home Tuesday after
noon.
Art Budd was a caller at the L.
Schrader home Tuesday evening.
Mrs. John Southerton and Miss
Bartles had dinner at the Kvasnicka
home Wednesday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17
CITATION FOR HEARING ON PETI-
TION FOR DETERMINATION OF
DESCENT OF LAND

State of Minnesota, County of Pine.
IN PROBATE COURT
In the Matter of the Estate of Esther
Johnson. Decedent:
The State of Minnesota to all persons
interested in the determination of the
descent of the real estate of said de-
cedent: The petition of Hjalmer John
son and Hannah Anderson having been
filed in this court, representing that
said decedent died more than five years
prior to the filing thereof, leaving cer-
tain real estate in said petition de-
scribed, and that no will of decedent
has been proved nor administration of
her estate granted in this state, and
praying that the descent of said real
estate be determined by this Court.
THEREFORE, YOU. are hereby cited
and required to show cause, if any you
have. before this Court, in the Court
House in the Village of Pine City. in
the County of Pine. State of Minnesota
on the 18th day of October, 1881. at one
o'clock p. M. why said petition should
not be granted.
WITNESS, The Judge of said Court
and the seal thereof. this 18th day OF
September, 1881.
Court SeaD ROBERT WILCOX,
c. ]. DODGE. Probate Judge
Attorney for Petitioners.
Sept. 17-Oct. -
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17
LEGAL NOTICES
CITATION FOR HEARING ON PETI
TION FOR ADMINISTRATION

State of Minnesota. County of Pine. IS.
IN PROBATE COURT
In the Matter of the Estate of An
drew Johnson, Decedent:
The State of Minnesota to All Whom
it May Concern:
WHEREAS. Hjalmer Johnson and
Hannah Anderson have filed in this
Court their petition stating. among
other things, that they are the sole
heirs at law of the above named de-
cedent; that said decedent died in
testate. resident of the County of
Pine. State of Minnesota. left property
in the County of Pine. State of Mime
sofa, and was citizen of the United
States of America; and praying that adj
ministration of his estate be granted to
Hjalmer Johnson:
THEREFORE,. You are hereby cited
to be and appear before sad Court on
the 18th day of October. 1881. at one
o'clock p. M. in the Court House in the
Village of Pine City in said County and
State and show cause. if any you have.
why said petition should not be granted.
Dated September 18th. 1881.
(SeaD ROBERT WILCOX,
Probate Judge.
c. ]. DODGE.
Attorney for Petitioners.
Sept. 17-Oct. y
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17
APPOINTMENT IS
MADE BY OLSON
Carl r. Erickson VIII SucC eed Her.
bert w. Austin as State Commits
SiOner of Purchases on Oct. 1.

The announcement is made that
Carl R. Erickson of st. Paul, has been
appointed state commissioner of pur-
chases by Governor Floyd B. Olson,
succeeding Herbert w. Austin on Oc-
tober 1st. This appointment makes
the third made by Governor Olson to
the Commission of Administration and
Finance, commonly known as 1.-The
Big Three"
Mr.. Erickson is a lifelong progress
sive and has been affiliated with the
FarmerLabor party since its incep-
tion in Minnesota more than twelve
years ago. He has been prominently
connected with several of the politi-
cal campaigns of the party, and in
1924 served as a member of the state
executive committee which conducted
the campaigns of the party for Sena-
tor Robert M. LaFollette for presi-
dent and for the various Farmer
Labor candidates for the state and
congressional offices, including Mag
nus Johnson for senator and Floyd B.
Olson for governor. He is a supporter
of Senator Shipstead and was an in,
innate friend and advisor to the late
Charles A. Lindbergh, ST., father of
Colonel Lindbergh.
AT present Mr.. Erickson is vice
president and general manager of the
Jackson Investment Company of st.
Paul, one of the subsidiaries of the
real estate firm of George Benz &
Sons. Previously he was for several
years an official of the H. w. White
Investment Company of Minneapolis.
Mr.. Ericksons business experience
of nearly twenty years covers a wide
field-a great portion of this time
having been devoted to lines of bust
ness activity which admirably fit him
for his new position as commissioner
of purchases for the state of Mime
sofa.
A native of Sweden, he is thirty
eight year of age, married and has
four children. The family lives at
300 Como and River Blvd, st. Paul.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17
SOUTH OF BRUNO

Carl Jensen of st. Peter, left for
his home Tuesday, after spending a
few days at the Saastad and Lund
homes.
Clarence Beavens and August Han
son are working for L. o. Lund these
days. go
Mrs. A. Espointour came here from
Minneapolis last week and brought
Mrs. Anderson and her two children,
who will be employed at the Walter
Boyer home. ~
Rudolph Hawkfnson called at the
Saastad home Monday. Grandma
Boyer called ON Mrs. Saastad Wednes-
day of last week to remind her that
it was her birthday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17
INN
LOOKS INVITING
Continued from Page IL

ing ample room for auto parking
There being no village sewer connec-
lions on the west side of the rail-
road tracks a large septic tank and
cess pool was constructed. A good
sized opening in the stone ledge was
of the spill water.
The main dining hall will have a
splendid natural light in that there
are "a windows. Mrs. Madison being
a lover of flowers has had brackets
put under each of the 20 windows on
sides of the dining hall, where boxes
of flowers will be placed next spring.
A large electric light is located under
the canopy at the front entrance and
smaller lights have been placed under
the cornice all around the dining hall,
making a beautiful lighting effect.
The building is heated with a hot
air furnace and is we'll ventilated.
The floor in the main dining hall is
of clear maple, making an excellent
dance floor. A Victor monograph has
been provided so that old and young
are six booths made of brentwood and
all the wood finish is in birch, ma
hogany stained to harmonic with the
back bar of the soda fountain. Two
private dining parlors prettily finished
are provided for smaller parties, the
laI sncs 4 g. kI1
floor and the mems wash room on
the first floor. Two rooms upstairs
are provided for the help in the build
ing.
A fireplace built of brick adds to
the beauty and homelike atmosphere
of the inn and over this has been
placed large picture of tiger. The
large soda fountain is the latest crea-
tion of the Liquid Carbonic Corpora
ton with compartments for ice cream,
fruits, flavors, soft drinks in bottles.
and hot and cold water. The kitchen
is equipped with range and modern
facilities. The chef will be John
Langenbach whose old home is at
Geise in Aitkn county, but who Of
late has been working at his trade
in Chicago and on the Great Lakes.
Mrs. Helen Anderson, a local woman,
will be the head waitress.
The Madison Inn is a pretty addi-
ton to Sandstone village and speaks
well of the progressive spirit of the
owners, their faith in the community
and in the continued and growing
patronage of the public whom they
have served well in the past. To be-
gin with at least the place will be
open day and night-24 hour service.
and if business warrants it this will
be continued. The Madisons will be
glad to have all their friends and
acquaintances and the general public
call and see the place on Thursday,
Sept. Gath, or any day thereafter.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17
EAST OF BRUNO

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Menard and Mar
celia of Minneapolis, and Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Verboncar of Rush City, spent
Sunday at the Otto Downing home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Osterkamp and
son, Harry, of Kerrick, spent Satur-
day evening at the e. ]. Miller home.
Ed Charpentier and Bill and Cliff
ford were callers at the e. j. Miller
home last Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Forth of Du-
luth, spent from Saturday until Mon
day at the Otto Downing home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Eagar and Mrs.
Cora Eagar and Charles and Miss
Frances Putnam of Minneapolis, spent
a week with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Putnam.
Everybody is busy filling silos, and
the corn is fairly good around here
A farewell party was given for Ray
mond Hill Sunday evening. Those at
tending were Floyd, Roger, Genevieve,
and Juanita Anderson, John and Mile
Storebo, Henry and Anna Brandt,
Dorothy, Eva, and Robert Berglund,
Charles Eagar, Mr.. and Mrs. Putnam
and Frances and Adeline Downing, Mr.
and Mrs. Floyd Eagar, and Mrs. Cora
Eagar. Lunch was served and ev-
eryone went home happy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Wendt of Forest
Lake, spent last Thursday at the Will
liam Schrader home.
Art Budd visited Sunday with the
Schrader boys.
Mrs. Budd and Helen Rodenberger
returned home from the cities We'd
nesday of last week. Helen had some
dental work done there.
Joe Dracy came home Tuesday of
last week.
Joe Dracy and some of his friends
were Sunday callers at Bill and Louis
Schraders.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Downing and Billy
spent Sunday forenoon at the Otto
Downing home, and in the afternoon
they all went to Askov.
Raymond Hill spent Saturday eve
ming at the Otto Downing home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Breiland and
family spent Sunday afternoon with
Adeline Downing.
Floyd, Roger, and Alton Anderson
spent Sunday at the Frank Putnam
home.
Adeline Downing spent Sunday eve
ming at the Frank Putnam home.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Miller, Hosmer,
Norman, and Ada visited at the Dick
Klingbeil home Sunday evening. n.
Laurence Turbin and Henry Dur
Mat, both of Milwaukee, Wis, are
spending a few weeks at the Dick
Klingbeil and John Casper homes.
Laurence Turbin is a nephew of Mrs.
Klingbeil.
Mrs. Orie Plaisted called on friends
in. east Bruno Tuesday. ~ a1
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ H. Nelson, Harold
and Ruth, of Kerrick, were Sunday
afternoon callers at the John Sway
and N. G. Nelson homes.
Goldie Sway who has been spending
week in Minneapolis and St. Paul,
returned home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Johnson of
Minneapolis, visited at the John Sway
home few days.
John Sway took a load of club
calves to the State fair Sunday and
brought them back Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Schrader were
Sunday afternoon callers at the Nels
Berg home. Mr.. and Mrs. John Sway
and family called in the evening.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17
MARKVILLE CHURCH
TO HOLD MISSION

A Mission will be preached in the
Sacred Heart Parish church in Mark
vile by the famous Paulist. Father
O'Connor of Chicago, ILL.,, it is an
nounced by the Rev. F. d. Mccarthy
of that parish. The Mission will open
az the 1920 Mass Sunday, Sept. 20,
and close the following Sunday eve
ming. The order of exercises will be
announced at the 1880 Mass Sunday.
The Mission is open to Catholics and
non-Catholics alike, says the Rev. Nc
Carthy and services will be held every
morning and evening. ..
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17
STURGEON PAIR
ARE MARRIED
McHale. Katchmark Vows Exchanged
at st. ISadOr's Church; Will
Live I'm Sturgeon Lake.

Rufus McHale. Sturgeon Lake young
man and only son of Mr.. and Mrs
VIM. McHale was married Monday to
Mary Katchmark of Windemere town
ship, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Mike
Katchmark.
The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. S. T. Meyer in the st. Isa-
doris church.
After the ceremony a wedding din
ner was served at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. McHale to friends and rela.
tiveS.
Anna Adamczak was the bridesmaid
and Vincent Misukanis attended the
groom.
The customary bridal dance was
held in the village hall in the eve
ming where a large crowd was pres
ent to enjoy the festivity.
The newlyweds will make theil
home in Sturgeon Lake and their
many friends here wish them the
most happiness in their future to-
gether.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17
COUNTY CHAMPS
DEFEAT BRUNO
Baseball Game Ends With to 9 Score
When BrunO-SturgeOn Lake
Meet Sunday.

Sturgeon Lake defeated Bruno by
a score of Z to 2 in a loosely played
contest at Sturgeon Lake Sunday. Lee
Anderson bested Brandt in the pitch
ing contest when he whitfield eleven
and allowed but five hits. l.. Storebo
was the hitting star getting three
singles in four times at bat. Three
double plays were made to cut off
runs.
The box score follows:
Sturgeon Lake z; Bruno 2.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17
FORMER BRUNO SCHOOL
H E. A SENDS REGARDS

In letter received by the Amer
lean the past week, Chas. F. Mccoy,
former superintendent of the Bruno
schools states that he is again teach
ing in Clinton, Iowa, where he went
from Bruno. To his friends in Pine
county he sends greetings and states
that Mrs. Mccoy and little Muriel are
fine. The McCoys spent their summer
vacation in Colo, Iowa, the home of
Mr.. McCoy's parents.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17

~ fell out of my car and was
knocked senseless," said young fell
low in describing an accident to girl
friend. when do you expect to get
better?" she asked.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17
True Enough.

Passenger: How can you be so
sure that that distant ship is Scotch
vessel, Captain"
Captain: Because there are no
gulls following it"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17
ST PaulS Ev. Luth. Church. Brun

missouri Synod) 90
Sunday, Sept. 20, no service.
Sunday, Sept. 81, English services
at 2:30 o'clock.
The Ladies Aid society meets Sept.
%, at the home of Mrs. Brandt.
E. c. HALLSTEIN, Pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17

Heard at the ladies' social: what
lovely fur coat; how much did it
cost your" Three fits of hysteria."
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17

Want ads in the American are
widely read.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17
STURGEON LAKE

Summary-BaSeS on balls. off Lee
Anderson /. off Brandt 2; two base hits,
Breiland; double plays. l.. Storebo to
Won Schenk. r. Olson to Lynn Ander-
son to 1. Olson. Lee Anderson to Nelson
to p. Anderson; umpires, Emerson and
Logan; scorer. A. w. Carlson; time. 1
hr. 40 min.
Sturgeon Lake will play return
probably finish their season at home
as they will play in st. Paul the
following week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17
Why Gross a Bridge Before You

Come to 1t?
run upstairs and wash your face
darling. l think Grandma wants to
take you driving with her."
Hadn't we better find out for Ger.
tain, ummie?"-London Humorist.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-09-17

Save time, effort, and money by
using the American Want Ads,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-08
Highlights In Annual Message Sent Congress
 By President Hoover

country physical and productive capacity than ever before"
 its standards of He 1t further naval and other arms"
 China given assist n finding solutions sustaining treaty assuring territorial integrity of Chna).
 presidents unemployment relief committee "ges against suffering during the coming winter"
 forward action expedite recovery
 We do not require more money or working captawe need reesablis confidence and omc
  "Ue must a temporary increase in taxes" successful operation and the stability railway finances of primary importance to economic recovery"
 federal directly contributing the v opposed indirect dole." "our people providing against distress from the local governments" 5. opposed (veteran) country present
 congressional revision tarin'
 initiative responsbn message recommendations: tax O years. years extending Legislation part deposits promptly government o federal land
 of Q o loan discount
 Broadening eligibility provisions system
 Encouragement railways by fostering regulation of competing services
 Changes Interstate regulation of electric
 Opposition arn revision and further cOnstructoin except naval and military.
 of shipping board functions merchant marine. Tightening of immigration nd deportation laws.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-08
FOREIGN AFFAIRS

We are at peace with the world We have co-operated with othe. nations to preserve peace. The rights of our citizens abroad have been protected.
 The economic depression has con- tinued and deepened in every part of the world during the past year. In many countries political insta- bility. excessive armaments, debts, governmental expenditures, and taxes have resulted in revolutions. in unbalanced budgets and mone- tary collapse and financial panlcs, fin dumping of goods upon world markets. and fin diminished con- sumption of commodities.
 Within two years there have been revolutions or acute social disorders In 10 countries. embrac- ing more than half the population of the world. Ten countries have been unable to meet their external obligations. In i4 countries. et4- brnclng quarter of the worlds population, former monetary stand ards have been temporarily aban.