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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02

Several trial balloons already are up.
One is the proposal that the American
navy convoy war supplies to England.
Another is the frank suggestion by a
British official that the United States
seize some 140 ships belonging to Den
mark, France, Holland and Germany,
which are interned in our ports, and
then lease them to the British.
Possibly the Presidents proposal
that this government take over all
British war orders and then "lease"
them to the British as much of the
munitions we produce as the President
decides is advisable might be placed
in the same trial balloon category.
While statements by william Knud-
sen and others disclose that our de-
Tense production is tagging far be-
hind schedule, the administration still
is maintaining secrecy on just what
we are producing and how much of it
is going to Britain now
AS long as the public and Congress
have no authentic information on
these questions from responsible
leaders of our government, they are
in the position of having to rely on
dope" stories and on the propaganda
put out by various interested groups
for the information on which they
are expected to decide this tremen-
dously vital issue That does not make
good sense to this writer, nor does it
conform to his conception of demo-
cratic procedures.
All public opinion polls indicate, and
certainly the majority in Congress now
take it for granted that the people OF
America have accepted the position
that Britain's successful defense against
Hitler is vital to our own national de-
Tense and on that basis we should
extend to Britain all aid possible
short of war" and consistent with our
own. safety.
.Whisn brings: us right back to the
frst:qaestfoa: when does our aid stop
being short of. war: and become war
and ..whsr does 1T srida.lgsr our own
safety by Leaving Our forces made
quately supplied? They are questions
the American people and their repre-
sentatives in Congress cannot decide
without authentic information, which
so far has not been given.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02
On This Occasion
tContinued from Page One)

more than 40 years service retired the
first of the year. At one time Mr..
Croze was employed in this city and
with his family resided here. While in
Ely he was superintendent of explor-
alton. He is a graduate of the Michi-
gan College of Mines. His work with
the Oliver has taken him to many
foreign lands, Brazil, India, Africa,
Bolivia and many other foreign
countries. Many friends congratulate
him on his long service and retirement
but hope that retire" will not prevent
his friends and acquaintance from
seeing and chatting with him occa-
Sionally.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02
Answers to Highway
Sufefy Quiz

1. The common practices of
lowering tire pressure and in
creasing the load over rear
wheels to increase traction on
slippery surfaces are not rec
commended. The resulting in
crease in traction for stopping is
slight, and this is more than Off
set by reduction of safe speed
on curves.
2. Strange though it may seem,
icy surfaces are more treacher-
Gus at 2 degrees aboUe freezing
than they are at 2 degrees below
freezing. AS temperatures 60
down, safety on icy surfaces
goes up and the stopping dis
lance on ice at Is degrees is
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02
in his possession out of season.
Ten Years Ago
Friday, January 2, 1881.

Our old friend Nick Shank of BIZ
wabik and former resident of this
city, has won the contest for Mayor
of Biwabik on recount after his
opponent had been certified as elected
by the canvassing board
Paving of 35 between here and
Tower has been approved by Com
missioner Babcock who met with a
delegation of st. Louis county people
in conference on several propositions
of which No. 35 was one The paving
will be done in the next three years
and will coincide with the paving of
No. between Tower and Virginia TO
be done by the county. Dr. Newgord,
president of the Ely Commercial club
attended the conference.
w. P. Chinn, general manager of the
Pickands, Mather company announces
promotions among mining heads eff
fective yesterday. No change was
announced for the Ely district and
Ben S. Richards will remain in charge
of the Zenith. A. D. Chisholm is as
sistant general manager of the entire
Lake Superior district for the Piekands
Mather Co. E. w. Leach is manager
of all company mines in Minnesota.
L. c. David is general superintendent
of the Hibbing and western Mesaba
range mines. Abe Mathews is general
superintendent of mines on the eastern
Mesaba and Vermilion ranges. Ken
meth Duncan, formerly in Charge Of
the Zenith has been made superinten-
dent of the company mines on the
Gogebic range Other changes also
have been announced.
Tile January term of district court
with Judge Martin Hughes presiding
will open in the new building here
next Tuesday. Miss Yordes Carlson,
j. P. Purdy and William Rowe are on
the jury. Ben S. Richards, R. ].
Chinn, Thos. Thielman, Mel Odgers,
H. F. Mcfarland and Ernest Dun
stan attended a farewell party for
L. c. David at the Fay hotel given
by thirty employees of the Pickands,
Mather Co. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. J.
Murphy became the parents of another
son on Christmas day. Monday
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nyman became
the parents of their second son.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO DRIVE
ON ICY WINTER HIGHWAYS?

on icy roads? On wet roads?
4. How do highway depart
ments prevent sand or cinders,
used in skidproofing, from blow
ing off the road or being brushed
off by traffic?
S. Can a vehicle with tire
chains negotiate icy curves at
higher speeds than a vehicle
without chains?
6. In what manner should
brakes be applied when stopping
on an icy surface?
Last winter on Lake Cadillac,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02
SECTION Thirty

Four local men and a visitor from
Virginia paid SIS and costs before
Justice of the Peace Lomasney at
Section Thirty for fishing with too
many lines on Farm Lake.
Miss Eileen Lomasney of Des Moines,
Iowa, and Joseph Quigley of Mime
apolis, visited at the Lomasney home
over Christmas.
Miss Nellie Jay, teacher at the
school is spending the vacation at her
home in Wales.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02

Michigan, the National Safety
Council and a group of cooper
ating agencies conducted an ex-
tensive investigation of the
problems involved in winter
driving. The correct answers to
the foregoing questions are
found among the interesting and
valuable data developed. Sub
stantial reductions in the heavy
winter traffic toll can be made
if every motorist who quizzes
himself on these questions will
also read and remember the
answers given below.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02

The excess profits tax bill has been
passed by congress and its provisions
will apply to the 1910 incomes to be
reported after the first of the year
The personal income taxes have been
increased by 10 per cent and the ex-
emptions reduced 20 per cent. On cor
porations the tax is increased l per
cent over former years and then an
added 10 per cent adheres to the larger
total amount. A corporation earning
100000 for the year will pay a grand
total of $4,000, or almost one third
of its earnings. This in addition to
many local taxes and income taxes by
it's managers or employees. The price
of goods will be higher, an assured
fact as the customer will pay the
additional taxes, and, we are not al
war, yet.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02

IL, Ill St OUtdl1l11lS
the necessary facts
and, then acting
with a minimum of
debate and delay.
We are fearful that
the administration
will decide it alone,
and leave the people
and Congress no
alternative but to
go along on some
thing already ac-
complished, as hap
pened on the de-
stroyer trade.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02
Can You Answer These
Quiz Questions?

1. Does it help to reduce air
pressure in tires when travelling
over icy surfaces?
2. When is an icy pavement
most dangerous; when the air
temperature is 2 degrees above
freezing or when it is 2 degrees
below freezing?
3. Are tires with good treads
much better than smooth tires
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02

In another place will be found
letter from the young senator from
Minnesota, Joseph H. Ball. Senator
Ball is a writer of more than ordinary
ability and his letter on events and
issues in Washington will prove OF
interest. Before he became senator he
wrote a comment column for Twin
City and Duluth papers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02

From every section of the country
come adviceS of the organization OF
mo foreign war" committees and the
newspapers of the country are flooded
with reams of paper showing why these
committees should be supported not
only with moral support to othe extent
of several columns of dope and also
with a Slight donation to help the
cause. All the papers of the country,
insofar as we have noticed are
against our boys again laying down
their lives on foreign soil and all
are for a preparedness program OF
both machine and manpower to OPP
pose any attempted invasion. The
American Legion, which should be in
a position to know, declares itself
against war on foreign soil and for
peace. The Legion is also of the
opinion that peace at any price, is
not the solution. The newspapers are
backing the Legion in their opinion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02

We are moving closer every day to
a showdown on that very argumenta-
tive question as to just when aid to
Britain stops being short of war;
and becomes war in grim reality.
1t is doubtful whether, in view of
the shortness of time and Britain's
reported critical need, the American
people will be given chance to de-
eide that question, directly or Indirect
ly. We hope that Congress will decide
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02

Both Mr.. Charles and Mr.. New
come stated the National Founda-
tior was interested in the Progress
the Minnesota Brewers were max
ing in cooperating with loca
authorities in closing up those
places of business where beer was
sold illegally.
The foundation whose "Code of
Ethics" is similar to that of the
Minnesota Brewers went on record
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02
Hollywood Exporter

The importance of Hollywood
in Americas export trade is re-
vealed in recent department of
commerce survey. It estimates that
70 per cent of the films shown in
72,097 theaters in go foreign coun-
tries in 1887 were produced in Amer
lea.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02

Looks as if nobody signed the petit
ton to put the Communist party on
the ballot at the last election. The
newspapers printed the names of the
signerS as a matter of news and now
are filling their columns with letters
from the signers saying they did not
know what they were signing. When
the edict went forth that Communists
were not eligible for WPA jobs and
political appointments, the signers
woke up to the fact that they were
rated with the Communists. The mere
fact that they had signed the petition
did not bother them but the news
papers pulled rotten coup on them"
by printing their names. The weeping
and wailing going on does not ameli-
crate the fact that they are good
Americans only when there is some
thing in it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02

to continue the newspaper adver-
Using featuring "Beer" as a bever-
age of moderation.
The economic values of beer
were also stressed; how the indus.
try pays taxes of a million dollars
a day. That it provides employ.
ment for a million men and each
year purchases three million acres
of farm crops.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02

The passing of President Kallio of
Finland was like a prepared program
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02
New Type Sheep

A dual purpose sheep, producing
both good wool and good mutton,
has been bred for small farm oo-
orators
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02

The records show that there are
twice as many people in this country
who own automobiles as own homes.
The first requisite today for bride
and groom is a car. The home can
come later. Then a perambulator dis
places the auto until the car again
becomes a necessity. Life is one con-
tinuous car after another.
We don't know whether he will go
through with it or not in view of the
criticisms expressed in several quarters
of the state. Senator Elmer E. Adams
of Fergus Falls, says he is preparing
bill for the next legislature to
license slot machines by making the
proprietors pay a license fee and let
them run anywhere and in any place.
What the license fee would be has not
been stated but the superstition is
that should the legislature pass such
law the fee would be plenty high.
The Saltwater Gazette thinks that
this might lead back to the old saloon
license which kept women and child
rem out of saloons.
Many people do not object to slot
machines and other gambling devices
but feel that a license fee should be
exacted for their operation. 1t might
be suggested that poker and bridge
which require skill and intelligence to
play should be exempt from a fee
while a "one-armed bandit" usually
installed on a large scale by a bevy
of out-of -town gangsters should be
soaked. They feel that the gangster
installed machine is not gamble but
cinch for the operator whereby the
player is robbed of everything he plays.
These syndicated devices are usually
set at about 20 for the player, if he
is lucky, and 80 for the operator at
all times. Usually some smalltown
man or boy is hired by the syndicate
to service the machine at few dollars
per week. In order to make any kind
of a living, the service man and his
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-01-02

USE THE MINER WANT ADS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-09

Hungary's envelopment by the German colossus was such that it had no choice but to adhere to the Axis. At last came the reckoning The orders came from Berlin: You will now join in the attack on Jugoslavia" Teleki was a proud man and brave man. Tn January of of this year he had still been making pleas for Ian independent Hungary urging his pople to 'be unflinching Mag vars, not be defeatists, not bow down in defeatism to anybody or anything"
 But it came to be April, 1941, and his independent Hungary was ordered to make war on friendly peoples to serve the ambition of Berlin. World War and in- ternal revolution had not daunted this man = but this was somehow different. Count Paul TeleN saw that the end of the road had come the end of the inde- pendent Hungary he had served, the end of the road for him. He looked briefly into the muzzle of pistol just before he died. Many less prominent men m many countries have done the same, when they have found, as they all find sooner or later, that at the end of Appeasement Road there is-death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-09
Hard Thing To Prove

The charge made by Alderman George Kingston at the board meeting Monday night is as broad as it is serious. He feels that the city fathers have wasted time In not revising ordinances concerned With housing. While he did not mention the fatal fire of Sunday night he inferred that its consequences might have been avoid- ed had the city ordinances been different than they actually are now. To make charge like this one must be in posses sion of many facts, for it amounts to lay ing the blame for death by fire on the civil government.
 After all there is a personal as well as a moral responsibility for others in such tragic events as this was. Whether 1t ever will be proved that some one was definitely at fault remains to be seen. But the presence of statute or statutes necessarily will not avert or prevent dis asters such as this city had. They may pro- vide means for pinning blame on some body for violating an ordinance, but they don't always prevent the very thing they are designed to do
 Right now the city is engaged in mak- ing a check-up on housing conditions with reference to ending, if it can, a number of violations of existing building laws. The influx of defense workers into the city has no doubt caused many hous- es to be partitioned off as they never were intended to be. Householders are cer- tainly at fault if they fail to recognize building and fire requirements. Where the city's responsibility begins and ends here might be argued indefinitely
 We do think that Sunday nights fire will center some attention on conditions that may require more surveillance by civil authorities, as well as property own CTS and landlords. Whether or not it will end these abuses, we wouldn't say. Human nature being what 1t is we're inclined to think that any law will be flouted as often as people feel so inclined
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-09
Hague to Willemstad

The Koninklijke Nederlandsche Maat- schappij Tot Exploitatie van Petroleum bronnen in Nederlandsche-Indie is now located in Willenstad, Curacao, instead of at The Hague. If that sounds like some thing in foreign language, 1t should, for most of it is. The long name is sim ply the Royal Dutch Oil Company, which in recent advertisements has been calling attention to the fact that it lis conduct ing it's business free from all control by the enemy, and that all its resources are on the side of the battle for freedom"
 It is a single bit of evidence that though the homeland of Holland is occupied by the conquerors, the Dutch Empire and the Dutch people are carrying on. On the northeast coast of South America, in the East Indies, and in various remaining free lands, Dutch stout-heartedness remains
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-09
Politics And The Public Safety

Local news columns report that at its last meeting the Board of Aldermen split on party lines in reference to proposed investigation of the Police and Fire De- partments. Thoughtful people are at a loss to know how or where politics is in- volved. The safety and welfare of the policemen and firemen transcends poli- tics. Theirs is an occupation that is hazardous. They perform their duties well. They have made their uniforms a badge of honor. No group of citizens ranks higher in civic tone than they. The injection of politics into the handling of their problems is intolerable.
 The voting strength of so large a group has always tempted politicians, yet neither party has the right to regard these men as political prize or politi- cal football. To engulf them in an at- mosphere of political wrangling is harm full to their morale and may even create sufficient nervous tension in their ranks to result in unnecessary tragedy. The men, their families, and the public realize this. Our city officials of both parties should be magnanimous enough to put aside politics when considering questions affecting the policemen and firemen.
 Politics has its place in government and division along party lines Is not Tn itself reprehensible, yet it does seem strange in reference to most problems In the Safety Departments
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-09
Did You Pay Your $1O9

If you're an average American $109 was your share of the $14, 4,300,0 0,000 paid in taxes in the year ended June 30, 1940. If you paid more, the chances are that it was because you received more benefits than the average; certainly it means that under the conditions maintained by our institutions, you have prospered beyond the average.
 Americans never paid taxes more cheer fully than they pay them this year. Never before has it been quite so clear that what we get for our tax money, namely, sup port of those institutions which make the American way of life possible, is pre- cious beyond price.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-09

Probably more people were disillusioned by the announcement some weeks back that Death Valley Scotty was humbug and fake. His mythical riches with which he was supposed to have built a great castle in the recessess of Death Val ley aren't and never were. All his money came from Chicago insurance broker who basked in the sunshine of ScottyS fame from afar. Walter Scott is the real name of the far-famed desert character and for years newspapers have found him excellent copy. When they'd get tired of sending feature writers out to inter- view him something else would crop up to bring Scotty back into the limelight. This has been going on for years and even If some people did suspect that there was something mysterious about Scotty's H. nances they failed to find the secret of 1t all He managed to live his life of make belief right until he finally revealed the fraud.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-09

It was quite shock to read that auto mobiles were vanishing in Ireland. But that's what the newspaper headline said. It's all due to the war. Gasoline has to be rationed out in Ireland and if you're the owner of car you'll think twice be- fore you'll use it for anything but an ab- solutely essential purpose. The island faces its worst gasoline shortage since the automobile came into popularity. We presume too, this will continue until the war situation in Europe eases. And gaso.. line, of course, isn't the only import Of which there is a shortage Wheat is scarce and this year every available foot of land will be titled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-09
End of Appeasement Road

Count Paul Teleki trod the road of appeasement, unwillingly no doubt, hesi- tating and driven by the whips of neces- sity. At the end, as proud man, he found there was nothing for his country but subjection, nothing for himself but bullet. Americans know little and care little for Hungarian politics as such. But Teleki's career is such an object lesson that it is worth study by anyone who loves freedom.
 He was proud man, Count Telekl, born in Budapest of an ancient and noble family. He served the Austro-H Hungarian monarchy as soldier on the Serbian and Italian fronts. After the war he helped to put down the Bella Kun Communist regime and to re-establish real Hun- garian independent state. He was per- sonally fearless, and once walked un- armed up to a barricade concealing reac- tionary officers in revolt, demanded their surrender, and got it. He resolutely put down attempts to restore the monarchy. He was a scholar, and sought to retire to scholarship He watched, as in 1888 and 1889, his government draw closer to Germany, seeking thereby to grab off Tn safety pieces of Ruthenia and Carpatho- Russia to which 1t felt entitled.
 Tn early 1889 he was recalled to the premiership. With German help, Hun- gary finally got Pennsylvania, its slice Of Rumania. By November of last year,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-09

Then the Admiral gazed inc tently at a portrait on the table, a familiar portrait of @ man in a helmet, with flashing eyes, pug nacious jow, looking as If he was ready to lick the world. It was Benito Mussolini.
 Perhaps symbolic, across the glass covering the portrait ran Q long deep crack.
 NOTE - Last week Admiral Lais allegedly ordered the sabot- age of 28 Italian vessels and was asked by the State Department to leave the country. The Admiral has followed his leader.
 MERRY-GO-ROUND
 In last years campaign, one of the hottest Midwestern blasters against Roosevelt was Earl Smith, head of the Illinois Agriculture association and vice president Of the American Farm Bureau. Pre- viously, through Henry Wallace. he had ready White House entree, and is now trying to win his way back into favor through former AAA chief Chester Davis, who is boosting him to Roosevelt-confi- dant Harry Hopkins =. Repre- sentative Robert Ramspeck, Geor- gia labor supporter, will seek presi- dential backing for a, bill to es- tablish a Dependents Placement Service" to secure employment for needy dependents of soldiers and sailors.
 Copyright, 1941, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl