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Evening star., 1936-10-15

areas. The same will be true of other
exports.
At least part of the cash received
by wage earners from employers OUT
side the province-the big railroads,
for instance-will be turned into
credit and the government will pocket
the money.
The Government income from tax
alton has been about $l7,000,00 a
year. Aberhart has saved some So
100000 Of that by having the Legis-
lature impose q cut Of about so per
cent on the interest on provincial
bonds. He has stopped all external
borrowing by the State.
Further, he has increased income
taxes and imposed sales taxes on
everything excepting foodstufs and
other prime necessities.
Price Spread Authorized.
The Legislature has already au-
thorized a so-called price spread, or
processing, tax. It works this way,
taking the wheat farmer for example
again:
The farmer pays q tax on each
bushel Of wheat he sells; the miller
pays another tax; the baker another,
and the retailer another. The sum
total is that bushel Of wheat will
produce more in taxation than the
farmer receives for Its sale. The same
scheme would apply to other process
ing operations.
consumer?
Theoretically, no. The Government
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will fix what 1t considers a just price
for the consumer, and this must be
adhered to.
It is the social credit thesis that II
the scheme Is to work there must be
an exact balance between production.
consumption and the amount of credit
in circulation. II there is not enough
credit available, 1t can be increased.
If there is more credit than consump-
ton, credit will be killed of in the
books Of the credit houses. so the
writer was authoritatively informed.
This cancellation, it was stated
would take the form Of levy against
the big balances. In other words, 1t
would apply to the accumulations of
the wealthy.
There may be still another control
Of the amount OF credit.
Aberhart stated in his social credit
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manual In 1888 that "all basic divi-
dend credit and all salaries, or wages.
or incomes from whatever source, must
be expended by the end Of the year
following the receipt Of the same"
He added that surplus credit may be
used to purchase government. bonds"
to provide for the future. He stated,
however, that his manual was not 4
detailed plan, and exact specifications
would have to be worked out as social
credit was being made operative.
Can social credit succeed, with its
unorthodox economic ideas? John
Blue, manager secretary o. the Ed
monton Chamber Of Commerce, who
hotly condemns the scheme, summed
up much Of the opposition view for
the writer thus:
Social credit of this kind will work
II the real producers love Aberhart
Evening star., 1936-10-15
BY DE WITT MACKENZIE.

BY DE WITT MACAENAlE.
EDMONTON, Alberta, October Is R
Citizens Of Alberta have rushed IN
crowds to stake claims In Premier Will
liam Aberhart's social credit venture
which projects monthly income from
the state for every person over u
years Of age.
In order to participate in this
hitherto untried plan, one has to sign
q covenant, undertaking cooperative
obligations. The period for registra-
ton ended September 80. and will not
reopen again until next June.
Those who have not covenanted with
the government will be out Of luck,
or not, according to their view as to
whether the yellow metal in Aber-
hart's mine is FOOLS gold or the real
thing.
Complete figures for registration
have not been compiled, but Pro-
vincial Secretary Ernest Manning has
said he believed they would exceed
37s, ,249-the number Of men and wom-
en- registered at the last election. The
potential number Of people eligible to
sign covenants Is estimated at 400, ,000
Experiment Complicated.
Since this Is an experiment, and
q complicated one, exact details Of
how It will be worked naturally are
not available, but here in general Is
the idea:
Every cpvenanter viii, II the pro-
gram works, receive a monthly in
come. or basic dividend" from the
state. The figure has not been deter
mined, but it Is officially said that
the initial dividend may be between
SIS and $40. This will be increased
as conditions warrant At least 81!
Is projected ultimately, and some so.
cial credit supporters predict it will
60 as high as $3.50.
- The basic dividend will be in the
form of credit-not cash. This will
be recorded In the name Of the indi.
vidual in q credit house, which viii
be sort OF state bank.
Each participant will have q pass.
book. showing what his credit-that
Is, his deposit-amounts to. II HI
wishes to make a purchase he vii
write a draft against his credit anc
give it to his creditor. The creditor
In turn, will deposit this draft II
his own account and draw sgainst
1t for his personal needs.
Currency Also Used.
But this is not by q long sho. al
the credit which will be deposited
in the credit house. Here 1t is neces.
sary to interpolate that drafts or
credit will not be the only medium
Of exchange; ordinary currency will
be employed as well, though parti.
cipants cannot refuse to accept credit
drafts when rendered.
People earning wages or salaries
farmers, producers, manufacturers and
retailers agree to turn as much oi
their incomes as possible into socia,
credit. That is not the technical
language Of the covenants, but it il
what 1t amounts to.
In the case Of wheat farmers, fol
example, minimum Of SO per cent
b set. Thus . huge amount Of credit
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and the Lord strong enough to make
such . free contribution Of their
wealth."
And what of those who refuse to
cooperate? So long as he continues
to have his legislature almost solidly
behind him, Aberhart can pursue at
least two courses: He can pass legis-
lation which will compel certain
measure Of cooperation; the govern
ment can establish factories or stores
in an attempt to put non-co-operators
out Of business.
Evening star., 1936-10-15
BIG PROJECT LAUNCHED
Cornerstone Laid in Gotham for
412,763, 900 Housing Group.

NEW YORK, October IS FD.-The
cornerstone Of the largest slum clear
ance projec yet financed with Fed
eral Government funds was laid yes
terday-the construction of houses on
q 25-acre tract in the WILLIAMSBURG
section Of Brooklyn to be tenanted by
5000 persons.
Senator Robert Wagner spoke and
Mayor La Guardia laid the corner
stone for the buildings which, in all
will cost $12.783.00o. The 1s build
ings are intended TO house 1853 fami-
lies
Evening star., 1936-10-15
Slum Invasion Fought.

Dublin, Irish Free State, Is trying
to stop the influx Of destitute families,
who occupy houses already condemned
and from which tenants have removed
to newiy-built areas,
Evening star., 1936-10-15
ALBERTA CITIZENS
SIGN FOR credit
Official Estimates 378,24S
Of 100000 Eligible
| Have Qualified.

This is the fourth and final
story on Alberta's social credit er-
pertinent.
Evening star., 1936-10-15

218 pieces Lido pattern Rock Crystal
Glasses. High and low sherbets,
three style beverage glasses, 5, 10
and IA ounce tumblers, 3, S, 9 and
IL ounce footed glasses, finger bowls
and finger bowl plates. Were 70c to
$1.75. Now w------------50c to $1.45
100 Beverage Glasses with enameled
novel design. Were SOC. Now--35c
The Washington times., 1936-01-10
SCHOOL ROAD
IS CLOSED

COLMAR MANOR. Jan. 10.
Town police today set up a road
end" sign on the road leading to
the new Colmar Manor public
school on orders of the town coun-
Gil, which is demanding that
Prince Georges county commits
sioners purchase a right-of-way
for a road to the school.
The sign closes off the school
grounds so that autos cannot be
driven up it and leaves only a
footbridge available for children
going to the school.
The towns agitation for a
county road to the school reached
a climax last night when a town
truck was stuck in the mud while
bringing chairs to the municipal
building for the councilmen In
cenSed over the fact that the COM
miSSioners did not order the road
begun after the town had twice
petitioned for it. the council or
dered the road closed.
They argued that since the pres
ent road was over private prop
erty, the town would be sued for
any accidents on it.
The Washington times., 1936-01-10
DEFEAT LOOMS
FOR BYRD'S
CANDIDATE

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 10.-Sen.
ators and delegates are privately
expressing the opinion that Repre-
sentative Thomas G. Burch, Of
MartinsviIle, has no chance to de-
feat James H. Price, lieutenant
governor, in the gubernatorial cleo
tons in 1887.
Mr.. Burch Is the Democratic
machine candidate, the machine
being headed by United States
Senator Harry Flood Byrd. The
Senator was in Richmond yester.
day for the purpose Of speaking
at memorial services for the late
Justice Louis Epes, of the Virginia
court Of appeals, with whom he
served in the State senate.
Held Conference
While here, the Senator was
closeted with his heutenantS and
learned from them the strength
Of the Price candidacy.
The concensuS opinion among
the legislators is that between
now and the gubernatorial cleo
tionS the Democratic party will
have to swallow Jim Price" and
throw overheard its current candi-
date.
As an alternative to adopting
Mr.. Price as the psrty'S candidate,
there are those who say the party
could STOP him by nominating j.
Sinclair Brown, c Salem, former
speaker of the House. Mr.. Brown
has q large personal following,
and, because he has been Speaker.
is known to every delegate from
the 100 counties.
Has Big Following
Mr.. Price, as lieutenant-gov-
ernor, is presiding officer Of the
Senate and has been for a num-
Der Of years. His personal follow.
ing is admittedly greater than
that Of Mr.. Brown. Senator Byrd'S
leutenants sum up the situation:
I'VE are with the Senator in
anything he wants, but we
think he would do better to
adopt Jim Price as the party'S
candidate. Burch cannot beat
Price and running Brown
against Price would split the
party. What we need Is har-
mOny."
Mr.. Price is past grand master
Of A-asons in Virginia, a past po-
tentate Of Acca Temple Of the
Mystic Shrine and now is imperial
recorder Of the Mystic Shrine.
The Washington times., 1936-01-10
STIRS
UP BATTLE IN
ALEXANDRIA

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Jan. 10,
Reorganization Of the Alexandria
health department and a move
to reduce the real estate tax rate
of $3.50 to $40 promised to fur
nish fireworks for the Alexandria
city council tonight as they at
tempt to adopt the 1885 budget.
Strength Of the Alexandria
Medical Society will be behind
the move to reorganize the health
department to what that society
terms second to none"
Barley Leads Tax Fight
Leading in the fight for the
10-cent reduction in the real eS-
tate tax rate will be Councilman
Louis Barley, who contends that
taxes from the 10000 increase
in real estate developments in
Alexandria during 1885 should
be more than enough to offset
the $4,000 increase set up In the
tentative budget for 1886.
No attack has been announced
on the $3.50 rate levied on person.
al property. The reduction advo-
Gated by Mr.. Barley would cut
approximately $4,000 off the city
revenues and make the rate the
same as levied in 1884. Last years
total budget was $723,145.
Listed among the fraternal and
civic organizations expected to
express themselves tonight con-
corning the health department
issue are the American Legion,
Shrine Club, Sixth Ward Citizens
Association. KiwaniS Club and
Lions Club.
Health Proposals
Changes in the health depart
ment, as outlined by DR.. w. B.
wilkins, secretary of the society,
are:
l. That the health officer be
made a full-time salaried posi-
ton.
2. That the medical clinic
now run by the health depart
ment be discontinued, and one
be run by the doctors.
3. That the city council ap-
point two physicians to the
poor. These doctors are to be
recommended by the medical
society and appointed by the
council for a term of one year:
to be in no way connected with
the health office.
4. That the city health Off
Ger be recommended by the
medical society and appointed
by the council, the term Of office
not being designated. This
officer should not have any
practice of his own. but should
devote his entire time to public
health problems.
Check on INDECENT
5. That the city council APP
POAA1G q SOC1d4 OCA WIG "OA ACA
especially trained and qualified
to investigate INDECENT persons
and prevent those who are able
to pay for care from usurping
the time of physicians to the
poor and using drugs furnished
by city funds.
6. That the personnel Of the
city health office consist of a
health officer, an assistant
health officer. a bacteriologist
and a medical nurse.
Operation of the baby clinic
was recommended to remain
within the care of the health de-
partment.
In further support of the pro-
posed change, the society stated.
through its secretary:
"Alexandria's medical clinic
has become q clinic for all
corners, rich, poor, cOlOred,
white, who, needing treatment,
have applied and received it.
Thousands of treatments have
been given to people able to
pay for them"
The Washington times., 1936-01-10
JUDGE W00LLS
RENAMED

ALEXANDRIA, J Va, Jan. 10.
Judge William P. Woolls, of the
corporation court of Alexandria,
whose term expires next year. has
been nominated by a joint caucus
of the Virginia House and Senate
Democratic majorities, according
to word received here today from
Richmond.
Judge Woolls' name was pre-
sented by Delegate Maurice Rosen-
berg, of Alexandria, and seconded
by Senator John w. Rust, Of
Fairfax.
Since the procedure of nomina.
ton is used only for uncontested
judgeships. Judge Woolls NOM
ination is considered equivalent to
The Washington times., 1936-01-10
Wafer in Highway
Blamed for Crash

HAGERSTOWN, Jan. 10.-High
water was blamed for an auto
mobile accident here.
F. j. Fleming, of Charles Town,
narrowly escaped serious injuries
when his car crashed into tele-
phone pole on the Sharpsburg
Pike. Fleming claimed the acct
dent was due to the deep water
in low sections Of the highway.
From a number Of sections come
reports Of water 10 inches deep
in low sections of highways in
Washington county.
The Washington times., 1936-01-10
COUNTIES FIGHT
POSTAL s PLEA

ROCKVILLE, Md, Jan. 10.
County commissioners from IL
Maryland counties gathered in
Rockville, Md, today to make
plans for fighting an appeal by
the Postal Telegraph-Cable Com
pany for a reduction in assess
ments on their equipment in
stalled throughout the State
Although the reduction sought
in Montgomery county amounts
to only $1,275, and in some
counties to less, officials of the
counties involved feel that by &C
cepting the compromise reduction
suggested by attorneys for the
telegraph company, they would es-
tablish a precedent which would
throw the door open for other
utility groups to demand reduc-
tons.
Counties joining with Mont
gomery in the fight are: Prince
Georges, Garrett, Frederick, ALE
gany, Washington, Baltimore,
Hartford, Howard, Anne Arundel,
Cecil and Carroll.
The Washington times., 1936-01-10

"A mfgr's surplus Of brand
new non-tarnishable rhodium
finished bracelets, hair orna-
ments and dress buckles, ear
rings, brooches, clips (single
or in pairs). >.
The Washington times., 1936-01-10
G. o. p. Club to Meet

SILVER SPRING. Md, Jan. 10.
The Republican Club of the
thirteenth election district Of
Montgomery county. will hold an
open meeting at the Woodside
elementary School January Is at
8 p. m. They will hear the
broadcast of the speech of former
Gov. Alfred E. Smith of New
york at the American Liberty
League dinner in Washington.
The Washington times., 1936-01-10
Store Owner Fires
Al Knife WieIdeI

Abe Glukinhous, proprietor of
a store at 1876 Seventh st. N. W.,
reported to police today that he
fired two shots at a colored man
who attempted to steal a box of
mems socks from a show case last
ni~ht.
On being discovered in the act
of stealing the socks, the man
drew a knife and attempted to
cut him, Glukinhous said. The
thief fled, however, when Glukin-
hous began to fire.
The Washington times., 1936-01-10
Temperatures

Departures From Normal
Accumulated excess of tempera-
ture since January /, 1886, %.
Excess of temperature since
January /, 1896, %.
Accumulated excess of precipi-
tation since January l, 1886, 2.43.
The Tides
High tides today at 900 a. m.
and 9:26 p. m.
Low tides today at 1892 a.. m.
and 3:48 p. m.
High tides tomorrow at 9:51
a. m. and 10:07 p. m.
Low tides tomorrow at AIS a. m.
and 4:33 p. m.
The Sun and Moon
The sun rises today at 1927 a. m.
and sets at 5:04 p. m.
The sun rises tomorrow at 1927
a. m. and sets at sos p. m.
The noon rises today at 7:15
p. m. and sets at $50 a. m.
The moon rises tomorrow at 8:16
p. m. and sets at $3.50 a. m.
The Washington times., 1936-01-10
County Schools Tie
For Attendance Lead

UPPER MARLBORO, Md, Jan.
10.-The Seabrook and Brookridge
one-room schools tied for attend
ance honorS during December
among Prince George county pub
lie schools, Miss Kathleen Shears,
attendance officer, reported to the
Board of Education today. Both
had SO present.
Mt. Rainier High School won its
division with So per cent, Bladens-
burg Junior High topped it's group
with SO per cent, College Park won
the elementary with 81 per cent,
and Berwyn Heights the two-room
division 81 per cent.
The Washington times., 1936-01-10
TheWeother
Forecasts Until 8 p. M. Saturda!

Forecasts Until 8 p. NJ. Saturday
District of Columbia-Fair to-
night; Saturday cloudy, probably
light rain in afternoon; not much
change in temperature; lowest to-
night about IS degrees; gentle,
shifting winds, becoming moderate
southeast or south Saturday.
Maryland and Virginia-Fair TO-
night; Saturday cloudy, probably
light rain in afternoon: not much
change in temperature.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-10-08
Allard-Vernita

Chef MCGEE and family were in
Yakima, Saturday, on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Richmond,
Tom and Betty, were in Yakima,
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Bruggeman
left, "Wednesday, for few days va
cation in Seattle.
Our part of the valley was well
represented at the opening of the
Community Hall in White Bluffs,
Saturday night.
Earl Chadwick, who has been
visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Allard, the past few days,
will leave for his home in Seattle,
Friday.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-10-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Gary wills were in
Ellensburg, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. N Fry were in
Wenatchee and EIlensburg, Mon
day.
The Woman,s Club held its regu-
lar monthly meeting at the home OF
Mrs. O. w. Brown
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Shelley, of
Yakima, attended the opening of
the Community Hall, Saturday.
lar L. F1agler returned to the val
ley, Monday, after spending a
month with his family IN Seattle.
Mr.. and Mrs e. p. Knaub and
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Brown were
shopping in Yakima, Thursday.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-10-08

Eight young people united with
the Presbyterian Church at the
morning service in Hanford, +Octob-
er fourth. The front part of the
church was artistically decorated
with flowers and colored vines. The
following united with the Church:
George Purdy, James Root, Louis
Larson, Louise Moulster, Morris
Slavens, Shirley S1avens, Ruth Lar
son, and Lorena Slavens. The first
four named were baptized, prior to
taking their vows, the others hav-
ing been baptized in infancy. The
Holy Communion was served. Miss
Mosely sang: Il Heard the Voice of
Jesus Say" She was accompanied
by Mrs. Turner
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-10-08

OFF you haven't an all-electric home laun-
dry, winter laundering probably makes your
house very uncomfortable = wet clothes
hanging about y. windows covered with
steam -. your family irritable -. and you
limp and exhausted.
So why not decide right now that you're
tired of o1d-fashioned methods that you
want convenience! Decide that you're going
to have an electric washer and an electric
ironer to do your Shaving an electric
water heater is going to supply you hot
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-10-08
ELECTRIC WASHER

The first appliance you
need in your all-electric
home laundry is a mod
ern electric washer. The
new washers are kind to
even the most delicate
fabrics, yet so efficient
that every trace of dirt
is quickly flushed away.
Sturdy construction in
sures years of service.
New features and low
prices m a k e 1896
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-10-08
.,.THEN YOU SHOULD HAVE
ALL-ELECTRIC HOME LAUNDRY!

water every time you turn faucet. Declare
for separate, well-planned laundry room,
which will save you time and steps and keep
the rest Of your house from being Turkish
Bath" every winter wash day.
You may have to build your all-electric
laundry gradually as you can afford equip
ment and construction. But work out your
plan now. To help you, Jeanette Cramer,
noted home service advisor, has designed six
efficient but inexpensive aundries for North
west homes. Copies Of her plans are free.
Ask your nearest Pacific Power & Light
Company office for them.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-10-08
Hanford Happenings

Frank Biart left, Monday, for
Walla Wana, to take treatments at
the Veterans Hospital.
* x X
Mr.. and Mrs. William S. Weber
and Mrs. c.. S. Kline attended
Christian Science lecture at Pasco,
Saturday evening
The annual high school carnival
will be held on Saturday evening,
October 18th, at the gym. Partic-
airs in next weeks paper.
y X X
Among those who attended the
football game at Pullman were Mrs.
Charles Foster and son Guy, Leo
Weber and E. r. Griner
x X X
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Chiavone
and two little daughters returned
from Yakima, the first of this week.
They are living on the ranch be-
longing to the Dover Lumber Co.
x X X
Jack Potter drove to Manson, a
week ago Saturday, to take his wife
and little son Jackie so that they
might spend two weeks at the home
of Mrs. Potter's mother, Mrs. Chas.
DERRICK.
The Church of the Brethren will
hold a service in the high school
gym, Sunday afternoon, October IL,
at 800 p. m. Out of town ministers
will speak and there will be special
music. Everybody invited to come.
This is the first year that rattle
snakes have been found on this side
of the irrigation ditch. Edward
Worby shot large diamond RATHER
on the bridge, at the edge of town.
The snake had eleven rattles and a
button.
Mrs. w. A. Joyce entertained Mrs.
j. r. Ayers, of Finley, at luncheon,
| Tuesday, Other guests were: Mrs.
A. L. BrockWay, Mrs. Steve Szekfu,
and Mrs. George Wurtz. Mrs. Ay-
| ers is spending a few days at the
home of Mrs. Ida Nagel, of Ringold.
X X X
| The Ringold Post Office, which
has been at the Nagel ranch, was
moved to the George Wurtz Service
Station. Mrs. George Wurtz began,
October LIST, her duties as postmas-
| ter. A few families who have been
getting their mail at Hartford will
now get it at Ringold.
| X x x
| Changers and non members are
all invited to a social evening at
the Grange Hall, Saturday evening,
October 10th. A free program will
be given at eight P NJ, consisting
! of music, skits, etc. Vegetables,
pies, cakes, ETC., will be sold. Come
out and have a good time.
X X X
| Herbert Crimson and Lee Barnes
drove over from Yakima, Sunday,
the former visiting his parents and
the latter at the John S. Harris
farm. Herbert is working at the
j. G. Penney store in Yakima. The
two young men are staying at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Barnes.
| X X X
Mrs. Joyce received word of the
passing of Mrs. G.. H. McCready, Of
Ontario, California, on September
80. She. leaves her husband and
three children: Donald, Maxine,
and Rollie. The McCready family
moved from Hanford about nine
/ years ago. Both White Bluffs and
Hanford communities sympathize
,x,;+I, 49, x,,ox,,Norc cf tho fo ,,,i1vy -