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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-30
REDUCTIONS IN STATE BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS

AS result of the reduction of the
States bonded Indebtedness, during
the past three years, totaling 3d.
$4,000, interest charges for the
year 1912 will be 10000 less than
the State faced in 1889, Governor
Herbert R. O'Conor has made
known With the scheduled further
net reduction during the year 1912
of $4,323,OOO i'm the States debt, a
further saving in carrying charges
of $186,0OO annually will be effect
ed.
The January LIST, 1912, aggregate
of State debt, $39,998,000 was the
lowest in 10 years, the Governor de-
clared. The outstanding bonded In
debtedness of the State when the
present administration took Office in
January, 1899, was $48,157,000.
With the decision of the Board OF
Public Works to lop of $285,000
from the scheduled 1912 bond issue
of 100000, the net further de-
crease in the bonded debt for AZ
will be $4,323,000.
An interesting consideration with
regard to this reduction is that the
major part of bonds retired in 40
and Al bore interest rates of A to
AN %. The bonds issued during Al
bore the very low rate of 1 n 20
and 1t is expected that the 1912 is
sue of $4,000 will bear quite as
favorable service charge.
In keeping with the policy of re-
straint on capital expenditures, an
nounced by Governor O'Conor some
time ago, to effect the double pur-
pose of conserving State monies be-
cause of the uncertain times, and of
clearing the construction field for
more essential defense projects, the
4-year bond retirement record shows
that approximately $500 of State
indebtedness has been retired for
every $1.0O issued.
That wisdom of this policy is more
apparent than ever before is evident,
he said, with the requests now COM
ing out of Washington that State
and Local authorities reduce taxa
ton in order that citizens may be
able to meet the greatly increased
demand on them from the Federal
Government for armament expendi-
lures.
The sharp reduction in the total
of bonded Indebtedness was re-
fected several months ago when
the Governor announced the Board
had reduced the State tax on real
property &c for each of the years
l1942 and '43. This action, which
established the State tax for AZ at
lac per 500 of assessment, and for
'43 at 12.75c, brought the tax rate
of the State to the lowest point in
80 years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-30
The employer members of Labor.

The employer members of Labor
Industry Conference Board appoint
ed by the President to negotiate an
agreement whereby industrial pro-
duction will continue without strikes
or other delays for the duration Of
the war, have agreed to do every
thing in their power to peacefully
settle disputes. But, as they point
out in public statement. labor must
not be permitted to use the emer-
gency to enforce "closed shop ma
ton. In which no man could obtain
or hold job unless he belonged and
paid dues to union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-30

providing that appointees to Govern
ment jobs paying $4,000 year or
more must be confirmed by the
Senate.
There's idea that might be de-
veloped into check-rein ON some
Of the loose methods that hamper
eflicient administration. incidentally
Tydinss amendment was killed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-30
EVERY DOLLAR SAVED is A
DOLLAR FOR WAR
MATERIALS

Maryland's contribution to the
Victory program is impressive when
one realizes that every dollar saved
through reductions in unnecessary
expenditures is a dollar available
for the purchase Of war materials.
Individual citizens in all parts OF
the State have gotten together with
public officials, studied local bud
gets and discovered ways and means
of reducing the local tax load.
Anne Arundel County defeated a
law which would have increased an
nual costs 100000 and the tax rate
was cut to eleven cents per hun
dred dollars of assessed value. In
Allegany County the rate was reduc-
ed ten cents, and six cent reduction
was effected in Cecil County. The
Hartford County rate is down five
cents and the rate in Frederick
County is four cents lower than last
year, while the rate in the City OF
Frederick is seven cents per hum
dred lower than 1941. Baltimore
County's rate is three cents lower
than last year and Carroll County
shows a reduction of two cents;
Hgerstown five cents; Brunswick
seven cents. In other municipalities
citizens are working for tax cuts as
their various budgets are being
made up.
In addition to these economies
throughout the State. the people OF
Baltimore last year rejected a
bond issue Of $5,0O0,000 at the
polls, and Mayor Jackson's 1912
budget calls for a $3,000,000 cut in
city expenditures and a 20 cent re-
duction in the tax rate. The Mayor is
trying to bring costs even lower.
The coordinated action Of tax
payers organizations was respon-
sible for the Governors action in
slashing over $2,500,000 from the
State spending program for 1941-
1912. And Governor O'Conor is re-
ducing expenditures even below
authorized appropriations this year.
In the field of Federal spending
Marylanders are cooperating with
citizens all over the Nation urging
economies.
With the Nation at war tremen-
dous expenditures are necessary in
order to successfully carry out the
Victory program. This makes the
curtailment of Federal non-essential
spending imperative. The joint Con-
gressional Committee on Nonesser-
tial Expenditures headed by Senator
Byrd of Virginia has submitted to
Congress q report which specifically
shows how over $1,300,000,000 can
be diverted from non-essential fields
and made available for the war
effort.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-30
REGULATIONS FOR ALIENS OF
THIS COUNTRY

Attorney General Francis Biddle
has announced new regulations af-
fecting the conduct of German, Ital-
ian and Japanese nationals through
out continental United States.
The new regulations, issued under
authority of the Presidential pro-
clamation of January IA, 1912, re-
lating to alien enemies, require all
German, Italian and Japanese aliens
to apply at the nearest first or Sec
ond class, or county seat post office
for a Certificate or Identification.
The requirement applies to all en-
envy nationals IA years of age or
over who have not yet taken the
oath of allegiance before a FEEDER
al Judge, the final step in acquiring
American citizenship.
The Identification program, which
German, Italian and Japanese nom
citizens, will be directed by Mr.. Ear
G. Harrison, former Director OF
Alien Registration and now Spec
ial Assistant to the Attorney Cen
eral advising on alien problems.
The regulations provide for two
separate periods for the submitting
of applications for identity certifi-
yates, as follows:
1. All German, Italian and Jap
anese nationals residing in the
states of California, Oregon, Wash
ington, Nevada, Arizona, Montana,
Utah and Idaho are required to file
applications at the nearest first or
second class, or county seat post
Office between February and Feb
ruary z, 1912, inclusive.
g. All German, Italian and jap
anese nationals residing elsewhere
in continental United States are re-
quired to file applications at the
nearest first or second class, or coun-
ty seat post Office between Febru-
airy 9 and February %, 1912, inclu
sive.
Failure to comply with the new
regulations may be punished by
severe penalties, including possible
internment of the enemy alien for
the duration of the war
The regulations require enemy
aliens, in applying for identified
ton certificates, to provide photo
graph of themselves Ito be attach
ed to the identity card) and to an
swer a number of questions concern
ing their current activities. Printed
directions for the filing Of applica-
lions will shortly be available at
post Offices.
The regulations provide that after
careful check has been made of
each application, the applicant will
be provided with a Certificate of
Identification bearing his photo
graph, index fingerprint and sig
nature. He will thereafter be re-
quired to carry the certificate with
him at all times.
In announcing the new regula-
tions, the Attorney General said:
1.-THE objective of the Department
Of Justice in issuing Identification
certificates to aliens of enemy ma
tionalities is the dual one of strength
ening our internal safety and pro-
tecting the loyal alien, even il he
has become technically an alien
enemy. The plan for issuing these
certificates was worked out after
consultation with Lieutenant GEN
eral ]. L. Dewitt. Commander Of the
Ninth Corps Area.
II want to make 1t clear that in no
sense will our issuance Of identif-
cation certificates be q re-registra-
ton Of Q portion Of the alien popula-
ton. We are entirely satisfied with
the results Of the letQ national
ysslhtyatien es allaHa, anA thia new
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-30
HOUR OF URGENT NEED

Emphasizing civilian response
bility, in every community through
out the State, in "this hour of ur-
gent need, Governor O'Conor issued
an appeal to Marylanders to cooper
ate completely and willingly in
building up complete volunteer or
CARNATIONS in every town and coun-
ty for civilian defense.
"It is not the country of any
single America or his personal demo-
cratic rights that we are asked to de-
fend", the Governor said. "It is not
the future of few favorite Ameri-
cans that we are urged to safeguard.
1t is the collective rights and priv
ileges of every last one Of the one
hundred and thirty million Amer
lean Citizens that we must cherish
and preserve at any and all cost.
''If, therefore, you are called upon
to stand ON a hillside during the
chilly hours of the early dawn and
look for hostile air raiders, or If
you are to give Of your time and
ability in any function of Civilian
Defense, you are mot merely serv-
ing a selfish interest--rather you
are helping to preserve an ideal that
transcends any thought of personal
self seeking. You are helping to safe
guard for millions now threatened
with slavery, or to restore for other
millions now enslaved, the most
perfect system of Government ever
known to man.
I'm responding to the call, for
Civilian Defense you are volunteer
ing to defend everything that you
or any citizen of the United States
must value most, and you are doing
it i'm the face of threat more sin
lister than the threat of death it.
self. For if our combined efforts are
unavailing--if we fail in these wars
in which we are now engaged, we
face the loss Of all these free priv
ileges which alone have real signi-
ficance to people who have known
true freedom.
Under the circumstances then Is
it asking too much of the people who
have enjoyed freedom without limit
to forego temporarily, for self pre-
servation, our convenience and our
ease? Is it unreasonable to demand
that all come forward to give not
only our vocations In life in order
that defense activities for which we
are best needed may be fulfilled to
the limit of our capacity?
THE time for delay and indeci-
sion has passed. Our people must
realize that they are in danger
that not only their properties are
jeopardized but also their future as
a democracy--their very lives and
the lives, happiness and honor of
every one of US. With this in mind
it seems inconceiveable that so
many Of our people have failed to
respond to the call of duty. Thous-
ands have volunteered 1t is graft
flying to report. Many more thous-
ands are needed, however, and need
ed urgently to I'LL the Defense
Quotas. There is need for every
able bodied person in our State
anyone who continues to stand idly
by while necessary defense functions
are underway are indeed untrue to
our Maryland heritage.
"Get in touch with your local de-
tense director Immediately, or your
Chief Air Raid Warden and ask for
an assignment to whatever function
you can serve best. There is no time
for delay--the test of our defense or
ganization may come at any time.
God help US II we are not prepared.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-30

procedure will not duplicate it. We
deem it essential, however, for the
protection of loyal alien enemies as
well as for our own national safety,
to obtain supplementary information
Of all German, Italian and Japanese
non-citizens and provide them with
identification certificates hearipe
their phateRyapha'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-30

Marriage has settled down to
normal when either party can re-
port the days activities in detail
without disturbing the others
thoughts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-30

Secret OF success: Serve In WASH
ington long enough to make friends;
then resign and charge business men
ter yopy nun,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-30

Maryland ranks first in the pro-
duction Of black muskrat pelts,
choicest In the market, and second to
I,ouisiana in the production Of all
muekrat Relts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-30
No Separate set-Up

There will be no Independent
American air force at this time, the
Senate Military Affairs Committee
having killed that proposition this
week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-30

Maryland packs more tomatoes
than any other state in the Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-30
Helpful To Young Americans

Many young Americans will be
.aking their places at work benches
.ong before reaching their 18th
birthday. Washington is interested
N the statement of r. T. Strohm,
Dean of the faculty of International
Correspondence Schools that while
this interruption of high school
raining may appear to impose a
handicap ON the boys and girls that
here are hopeful factors in the
trend and that many young people
will be helped rather than harmed
by the actual work experience.
A recent check in certain metro
politan areas shows that food of
work certificates are being issued
ibis fall. Philadelphia reports three
lines as many Withdrawals from
high school as year ago. In other
areas such as Scranton, Pa, the
loss Of school enrolment has de-
veloped because of the many fam
lilies that are following a mass mi
grafton to defense-manufactu
communities.
Most young people today do not
know what they want to do, Dean
Strohm said. They see little in a
future based on their theoretical
and cultural schooling and the hectic
world in which they find themselves.
Job experience, the school official
explained, will link youthful energy
TO useful and creative work. It will
help many to find themselves who
might otherwise be completely frus-
trated. He recommends, however,
that certain amount of studying be
maintained. By attending night
-lasses, by studying correspondence
courses closely related to the job,
young people can complete secon-
dairy education land start ON adult
vocational training while steadily
employed.
Should these young people later
return to resident schools or col
leges, they will know better what
they seek, and they will have sim
cere desire for advanced training,
Dean Strohm said.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-30
A Good Idea

Senator Tydings presented an
amendmept to the price eontrol bill
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-30
CONTROL OF AGRICULTURE
BY J. E. Jones

Washington, d. c., January 90
The farm organizations of the coun-
try rallied to the support of Secre-
tary of Agriculture Wickard in his
effort to retain control of farm
economics, including price control.
For many months efforts have
been made in Congress to side-track
Leon Henderson and his program
Finally the truth dawned on Sen
ators and Representatives that il
they carried out their plan for q
Board to manage price control, that
Henderson would be Chairman, with
a half dozen associates to rubber
stamp his ideas.
You must give Henderson his
due, and admit that he has impress.
sed Congress against its will; be.
cause he understands price econom-
les even though he has made a good
many bad guesses about shortages
of petroleum, rubber, automobiles
minerals, lumber, etc.
All the objections to Henderson
have bumped against historical facts
In the first World War Herbert
Hoover was Food Administrator
Garfield controlled prices of fuel
coals and oil; Baruch controlled
munitions; Hurley, shipping; Brook
ing, industrial raw materials.
To "cap the climax" former Presi-
dent Hoover recently went before a
committee of the Senate and put
the okeh on the plan for one-mar
control of prices. So things began
to look bright and rosy for Hender-
son, except for wage-hour and farm
control.
The public and Congress had nc
difficulty in remembering that dur.
ing the eight years that Henry A
Wallace was Secretary of Agricul
ture that he controlled everything
related to agriculture, from the
grass-roots to the grain in the fields
and the hay in the NOW; besides the
poor little pigs, and farm relief. In
the end he was drafted for the Vice
Presidency. So, Wallace and the
farm blocs had plenty of precedents
to use in support of the claim thai
The control of agriculture should be
left in the custody of the Secretary
If that Department. The President
thought and planned differently.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-03-26

Sundays Columbus Citizen car
ried picture of Mrs Earl Blay-
ney, the former Ellen SoutRard, and
the announcement by her parents,
MI and Mrs. Thomas c. Southard,
OF Columbus, of her marriage in
Detroit, Mich. December 20, 1911,
90 Earl Blayney OF Mt. Gilead, O..
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Blayney are
graduates of 0. S. U. She
is personnel director of the Tank
and Combat Vehicle Division Of the
War Ordnance Department, Detroit.
Mr.. Blayney is instructor OF yoca-
tional agriculture in the schools at
Hayesyille and Perrysville, O. They
will make their home in Hayesville.
MIR T. C. Southard was we'll known
here. when as a young man he re-
sidea with his parents in the for
mtr -fven Travis home, Bell avenue
They have a son, DR.. Thomas H
Soutnal 4 q physician in Detroit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-03-26
RICKETTS, IMPROVED CHICKS

Over 100000 egg capacity with
new all electric controls to serve
you better than ever. A carefully
planned breeding improvement pro-
gram back of every Ricketts, chick.
All breeders bloodtested. Livability
guarantee. White Rocks, Barred
Rocks, New Hampshires, English
White Leghorns. Hatches ready to
get each Tuesday and Friday. Why
not book your order now and make
sure your chicks. Our lifetime in
the poultry ss.-RICKETTS
FARM HACHERY, 2134 North Ma
pie Ave. Estate Route 77. Phone
1896, GAINESVILLE, o. f26tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-03-26
Malta Grange

March 27, at s p. m, Z. w. 7.
Easter program: Song, Bud and
Bloom" roll call, my favorite
Bible verse; reading, Easter Rab-
bits" by Mary Ann Fulton; Rabbit
run, by four couples; song, when
You Wore Tulip" by the ladies';
easter Bonnet Parade" by the
men. Each man bring an old hat.
A prize will be given to the man
wearing the most ridiculous looking
bonnet.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-03-26
TOWNSEND CLUB NO. 4

f. G. Strickland of Williams
port gave a very interesting talk at
the Townsend meeting Tuesday
night to a good attendance. Sorry
more people were not there to hear
him. On next Tuesday night,
March 81, chicken noodle supper
viii be served from $50 to 8. Ey-
erybody invited to hear the noted
speaker, Paul Chase, of New York
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-03-26
NOTICE

There will be joint meeting of
the Coon Hunters association and
the Morgan County Conservation
Council in the Boy Scout cabin, at
8 o'clock, Thursday, April 2. 1T is
important that all persons in Nor
gan county interested in the activi-
ties of these two organizations, be
present. Officers for the coming
year of the Conservation Council
will be elected at this meeting.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-03-26

G W. Sherman, who spent the
winter with his son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Sherman. at Garfield, stopped here
Wednesday on his way to Stockport,
where he plans to spend the sum-
mer. He reports that they have
had rough winter at Garfield.
His son-in-law, formerly OF Wind
sor township, has been employed
with the Mahoning county expert
ment farm for Is years.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-03-26
Center Grange

Program for Saturday evening
March %. Theme, Easter: Song,
"Joy to the World" tableau, Eas-
ter: Song, Mr. and Mrs. John
Crosser; roll call, name your ia
vorite bird and tell something OF
its life; song, The Old Rugged
Cross" reading, Lavada Silvus;
address "The Farmers Duty This
Spring." contest; reading, Vision;
song, The Lily of the Valley
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-03-26
Deerfield Grange

Regular meeting April 8. Roll
call, something l would like to
have on a future lecture hour;
discussion, by members, Effect of
Modern Machinery Upon Individual
Skills"; Are people nowadays less
ingenious and less skillful; song,
by Massey family; display of handi-
work. Each member bring some
thing that he or she has made and
prove the ability we possess in
craftsmanship; games, by lecturer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-03-26
In MemOrian

In loving memory Of our dear
mother, Amanda Smith, who passed
away one year ago March 25. God
knows how much we miss her, new
er shall her memory fade; loving
thoughts shall ever wander, to the
spot where she is laid.-Her chill
dren.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-03-26

SIX YEAR OLD Mare; z year old
horse, mated Strawberry roans, VT.
$500, quiet and extra good work.
ers; also, pair of year old colts,
mare and horse.-HERB WYMER,
Stockport, Rt. /. Phone Chester
hill. 17m2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-03-26
MY OWN PERSONAL CAR

1887 FORD Deluxe Coupe, new
tires, new battery, extra clean and
in good condition. One previous
owner. Looks like new No sales
tax. 1894 VS. Coupe, rumble seat;
fairly good tires, runs good. Irice
sos. One 1886 Plymouth De Luxe
4-door sedan. Motor and every
thing reconditioned-new pins and
new rings; new paint; upholstering
good. No sales taxi. f. WAL
RAVEN. East Liberty street,
Gems
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-03-26
BABY CHICKS AND CUSTOM
HATCHENG

IL LEADING breeds available.
Custom Matching a specialty-$2.5 5 0
per 100 eggs. Give US a trial and
be convinced. Chicks ready every
Monday. Phone 269-Green.-AL-
MENDINGER HATCHERIES, NAL
ia. Ohio. m26tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-03-26

Miss Mary Louise Dye, Mrs. En-
metz Abel, Mrs. Frank Howard,
Mrs A. W. Abel, Miss Pauline
Wemmer and Miss Lizzie Harris,
all from Valley Chapter, No. 10, Q.
T. S.. attended the inspection of
Mt Olive Chapter, at Chesterhill,
Monday night.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-03-26
HELP FEED OUR Ma INC
TION AT WAR!
REAL ESTATE

HEAL n lL
Bungalow. rooms and bath.
Late type. Located on good state
road. Two acres of ground. Poul-
try house, plenty of fruit. Big re-
duction in price for quick sale.
e
6 rooms and bath in McConnels-
vile, 5000 down and balance like
rent.
&
Modern home in Malta that will
sell for about one-half price. Will
show better than s percent return
as an investment. In good condi-
ton.
+ Duplex in McConnelsville, well
located, in good condition. A good
investment.
The Taylor property. Fine brick
home close to the square. One of
the best locations in town. Will
show this home at any time. No
obligation. Phone 232-Black.
Now is a good time to buy real
estate. Let us show you 100 acres
of well laying land, some timber.
set buildings, good silo, plenty Of
pasture and royalty to carry the in
vestment.
Would you consider a $1,000 in
vestment within one block of the
Il
per month?
Insurance and Bonds
GEO. d. WAGONER
Phone 289-Rlack Malta, o.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-03-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Smith
and son who have been residing
with Mrs. Smiths parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Parmiter, are moving
to the Mrs. Ival Mcintosh house on
Liberty street, to be vacated by Mr..
moving to their newly purchased
property, the former a. T. Singree
place.