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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-07
PhiIipsburg Youth
Relates Hazardous
Experiences Of W0r

Swimming 500 feet under water
covered with blazing OH at Pearl Har-
Dor and assisting in shooting down II
Jap planes In one OF the big naval
battles Of the Pacific were described
as his biggest thrills Of the war BY
Seaman Stanley Mcdonald who spent
q To-day fInlough with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Mcdonald.
The sailor has been in the navy
since June 4, 1910. At the time Of the
Pearl Harbor attack he was stationed
on the q. s. S. Utah. which underwent
a terrific bombing and was sunk.
Mcdonald said it was the impress
sion of the Utah crew that the ship
was bombed so terrifically because the
Japs believed it was an airplane car
rier.
When orders were given to abandon
ship, Mcdonald swan 600 feet to the
shore under water covered with bIaz-
ing oil. He was forced 10 come to the
surface several times for air and on
these occasions his ears were burned
slightly, he said.
Following the Pearl Harbor incl
dent. Mcdonald was placed on duty
on another ship and subsequently par
ticipated in two of the major naval
battles.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-07
Prominent Madison
County Man Passes

Nelvina Lott. 49, prominent resident
of Madison county Death came to
Mrs. Lott at the home of her son,
Mortimer ]. Lott in Twin Bridges.
She was born Nelvina Carson, April
IA, 1854, at Carmichael, Pa. AS child
she moved to the middle west with her
parents. Her early education was OBJ
tanned in private schools. Later she
graduated from a Teachers Normal
college of Kirkville, Mo-, and for some
time followed her profession in Mis-
souri, and Iowa
In 1873, she came to Twin Bridges
to teach school.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-07

In the public schools. She later at
tended 3 finishing school for girls al
villa Marie st Montreal, Canada. She
was married Oct. /, 1897 In Anaconda
BUTTE - Emmett Lane, 80, Butte
garage mechanic. died In a local hos
pital from severe head injuries suf-
fered when the lock rim on a truck
wheel struck him in the face as he
was repairing a tire.
HELENA - The WPBs Montana
conservation section reported more
than $50 pounds Of old flIrs have been
contributed to the nations war effort
by residents Of this state. E. J. Keeley,
head Of the section, said some ESQ
pounds came from Park county resi-
dents, and about 900 pounds from
Lewis and Clark county. he said the
furs now on hand would make about
IT'S vests for merchant marine sailors
on duty in northern waters.
Thomas D. Taggart. sup
erintendent Of works progress admin
istration projects in the Butte area,
announced the closing of all operating
projects In this area employing men.
The order affects sidewalk, sewer and
similar projects In Silver Bow, Bea-
verhead, Madison, Jefferson and Lewis
and Clark counties. Men formerly
employed on the WPA win be given
work collecting and sorting scrap
metal in remote sections Of the Butte
area, Taggert said.
Phillip w. McGovern, 70,
widely known and oldtime resident Of
Montana, died at the family home,
following an extended illness. Born
Feb. 81, 1863 In Highland, Wis, Nc
Govern came to Montana with his
parents in 1855, settling first in Ban
mack. Later the family lived in Vir-
ginia City, Alder Gulch and Deer
Lodge MeGovern's father served as
sheriff and United States marshal
during the time the family lived in
Deer Lodge and was a member of the
Montana Society Of Pioneers.
HELENA - Mrs. Annie Betor, Y, a |
resident Of Helena. Marysville and
Canyon Greek at various times for the |
past 81 years, died in Missoula, where |
The had been receiving treatment re-
,ently for an illness she had suffered |
or a year. Throughout her residence
n this community she was very well
nown, having been engaged with her
the late B. Betor, in the mer-
antile, teaming and stock raising busi-
lesses For more than 80 years they
a general business in
darysville. Betor died Aug. IL, 1910.
FOR the last IL years Mrs. Betor lived
n Helena.
HELENA = Ray Winter, %, son of
dr. and Mrs. Lewis @. Winter, and q
TeII known former Helena youth, was
illed In an airplane crash at the
rmy flying field at Corpus Christie.
'exas, where he was attached to q
i've bomber training squadron.
He was born NOV. %, 1919, in Rex
ord, Idaho. He attended Helena high
chool for four years, graduating in
33e. From 1889 through 1871 he
,udied premedics at Carroll college,
nd In the summer Of 1910 and the
,holastic year of 1910 and 1941 he
jok civilian pilot training at the coli
zee. He joined the army air corps in
ept. 1941.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-07

by Emerson Warden which had been
based zoe below the Salt Greek posting.
LaBarge follows Adidcontinent prices
,5c above Salt Creek. It Is derived
from the average Of the prices posted
by Standard oil and Texas in Mid
continent. Since Standard posts down
to 81 gravity and Texas stops at be-
low %, the average prices apply TO
LaBarge crude below % gravity.
Medicine Bow. effective C. IA.
May 20, 1e41
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-07
WYOMING
Salt Greek. effective Z a. M.
Nav 20. l94l
degrees and above

Cole Greek, LaBarge. Midway Dome
Dutton Creek, Iron Greek, Lost Soldier,
and Teapot fields in Wyoming, and the
Moffat field in Colorado, crude oil
prices follow the Salt Greek posting.
The East Mahoney crude price is based
l0c below the Salt Greek posting, and
the Wertz and Mahoney prices are
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-07

Fatalities resulting from highway
railroad grade crossing accidents In the
first seven months OF 1912 totaled
i,112, an increase OF e3 fatalities COM
pared with the corresponding period
of 1871, the bureau Of statistics Of the
interstate commerce commission points
est.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-07
ROCKY MOUNTAIN
POSTED PRICES
FOR CRUDE OIL

Following are the current prices for
c-ude oil per barrel as posted by the
principal purchasers In various fields
OF the Rocky Mountain Division with
the effective date Of the price, by
states and fields:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21
. Our Opinions ---
, Crisis in India

The monsoon season is ending in India
Japanese armies, poised on the border are
ready to spring into action. They count
upon the anti-British disturbances. which
are worse than censorship has told US, to
expedite their conquest of that rich land
To the Japanese. anxious to bring all
of the East under their rule. India would
be prize hardly second TO China. Many
of US do not realize that. in addition to
the natural resources of which we know,
India has become the eighth industrial
country of the world.
To the United Nations. already under
terrific handicaps in our attempts to pre-
serve democracy. the loss of India would
be another awful blow.
Unless some settlement of the British
Indian controversy is worked out soon
IL. indeed, il is not already too late-the
task Of saving India will be well nigh i'm
possible.
On principle, Americans sympathize
with the Indians and feel that they are
entitled 10 their freedom. IL India falls.
because that freedom had not been grant
ed. there will be an eruption of violent
criticism of the British.
Before that happens. if il must, let
us have in mind certain facts which, while
tney DO not excuse Brltlsn pre-War errors,
are very pertinent now.
Most important is this: Whatever was
true before the war. Great Britain can
not turn India loose now.
India is not nation, as We think OF
nations, nor are Indians a race There
is no unanimity on any single matter.
There are 562 Indian states, the largest
with l6 million citizens. There are "a
languages. each spoken by as many as a
million Indians.
Two Indians out of three are Hindus.
One out of four is Mosem The two hate
each other with an all-consuming hatred.
While the Hindus greatly outnumber the
Moslems. the latter are better fighters,
and could prolong civil war for years.
The Hindus insist upon freedom of
India as an entity. Thus they would rule
the Moslems by force of numbers. The
Moslems insist upon separate state, and
will fight for il.
There is no way in which Britain now
can turn India loose without provoking
war between these two major factions.
Presumably Washington has been ex-
ploring every possibility to find some COM
promise which would induce the Indians
to defer settlement of this problem until
after Japan has been beaten.
If such efforts fail, let's not be too
hard on the British.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21
INSISTS GOVERNOR
WRONG ON NO. Isl

Editor, The Times: In your issue
of Sept. IL you quote the report
Of the pension committee of the
Eagles AS asserting initiative No.
ISL would-if made into law
increase the burden on the state
by S26. 00o. 900. This is entirely at
variance with the estimates of S.
600. 900 made by John Nj. Coffee.
The statement that the wiping
out Of deductions for combined
living would forfeit all matching
money is derived by Coffee who
states that ne and the other five
congressman interviewed the Fed
eral Social Security board on this
matter. and the board had no OBJ
jestions to this.
There is in Isl. section 81. a
provision II any part of this law
shall not meet the requirements
Of the federal board IL shall not
affect the validity OF the remain
der. This means that II the wip-
Ing out OF this deduction should
not be allowed. the matching
money would be paid in the same
amount as il is at present.
II originated with Ex-Governor
Martin and the Washington State
Taxpayers league and has been
continued by Governor Langhe
and his Seattleites. The statement
that Washington state also pays
the most liberal pension is also
inaccurate. California and Colo
RADIO have more liberal laws.
The statement that Isl is a gen.
eral relief measure needs some
qualifying. II is true II provides
for medical service for certain
groups. the blind. dependent chill
dren and others. but these groups
arc now receiving such aid from
the state. so the cost 10 the tax
PAYERS would be no greater thar
AZ present
The only difference would be
such recipients would have their
choice Of doctors insesd % being
compelled 10 take treatment from
county doctors.
Gov. Lsnghe's statement that
Isl was promulgated by persons
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21
oTEST QUESTIONS

Can you answer seven of these
test questions Turn to page 3
for the answer.
1. From which country did
Germany obtain the Sudetenland
in the settlement at Munich, Sep
TENDER. 1855?
2. What IL the name for the
American troops similar To Brit
ish Commandos who participated
in the raid on Dieppe7
8. After whom were the Solo
mon Islands named?
4. Some Chinese pilots are be-
ing trained in aerial combat in the
United States, true OF false
8. What are the ma jor prophet
ical books" Of the Bible?
6. Where is the University Of
Virginia?
Z. What was the largest cereal
crop in the United States in 1esi :?
9. Do like magnetic poles at
tract or repel each other
.. What have. a chateleine. a
tiara and a lsvaliere in common !:
10. Name the screen production
adapted from the World War II
novel by Eric Knight?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21
. Your Opinions

who wanted TO kin off all pensions
was a most unfair and slanderous
accusation. The trainers of Isl
are leaders in the Old Age Pen
sion union who have worked hard
for the movement without remun-
eration-while Mr.. Langlie's only
contribution has been a lot of pre-
election promises which he has
not kept. He has also called these
men lot Of Self-appointed agi-
tators.
These men have been regularly
elected TO their offices by the
membership of the Pension union.
How then can he charge they are
self-appointed
Messrs. Atkinson. Pennock. and
Pettus and others are elected
members Of the legislature and
have as good a right to their po-
sitions as Mr.. Langlie has to his.
On the whole his attack on the
Pension union leaders is a most
ungentlemanly procedure.
II is true that the present law.
14l, is a good law. but. IT is be-
ing sabotaged by Governor Lang
lie and his sppointees. No. Isl is
needed TO stop that.
WEBSTER ROGERS.
Lakebay, Wash.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21
. Still Plenty Of Suckers

The L. s. Bureau Of Standards. staff
ed By some Of the worlds finest scien-
fists, has courtroom evidence Of numerous
fake devices and processes being palned
off on the public. But the department
which tests machines and substitute pro-
ducts sent in by their makers. is forbidden
TO publicize its findings. When it agrees
10 examine any scheme submitted, 1t
pledges utmost secrecy. II would obvious
~ be unfair TO the authors of worthy dis
coveries to divulge details to prospective
competitors. Moreover. it would deter sin
cere people from using federal facilities.
At the present moment the experts
know Of venture which they label as
worthless but which is attracting folks
seeking to get rich in hurry. The or
ganization can tip off W. p. B. not to
issue priorities on machinery for CONNER
cial manufacture and can advise r. F. c.
against advancing funds. But IL cannot
warn credulous Americans TO stop invest
ing And never before were the woods so
full of cranky and crazy inventors.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21
. Mr.. Fixif

Mr.. Fixit: What happens TO
American money sent A. a gift To
an American soldier in England .
Ia IL easily exchanged? Also. In
= Christmas package. do you
suppose you could include your
letter. paying extra postage. so
that they's both arrive together.
b. j. NJ.
One Of the easiest things per-
son can do abroad is change u. S.
money into that of the country
he is visiting. The boy can simply
take it TO a bank and change it.
You might send il more safely
by money order. He can cash
that as easily as change a bill.
To send letter with a package
the best way is to pay and affix
the proper postage for each sep
arately, and then attach the letter
TO the package. You can do that
by punching a hole through the
envelope, running the string of
the package through IT, and slip
ping the envelope under the string
where II will be bound d Town
solidly.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21
, Anxious Relatives

The parents, wives, brothers and sis
tiers of Americans who were in the Phil
ippines have been besieging every possible
source for information whether they still
are alive and, if so. where they are and
what is their condition.
To these questions there is no answer.
because the Japanese have not provided
those lists of prisoners-of-war which hu-
name people compile and transmit. through
the Red Cross. as speedily and accurately
as war conditions will permit.
This negligence or deliberate restraint
emphasizes one difference between Japa-
nese and Occidentas. We wage war to
accomplish purpise, good or bad, and re-
greet the human suffering that becomes
inevitable, and try to limit that suffering
as much as possible. The Japanese wage
war of determination. To them human
suffering is not worthy of consideration,
unless from it they obtain sadistic pleasure.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21
. HOROSCOPE
TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER %


Benefic aspects are active in the
and afternoon today, but
the evening is not a fortunate time
for many who seek public ac-
claim.
Heart and Home: Parents
whose daughters are in uniform
will desire that safeguards be pro-
vided for girls when they seek
recreation. Centers for dancing
and refreshments will be estab-
lished under the direction of old
er women. Again the Y. w. c. A.
will contribute greatly to the hap
piness OF boys in uniform. Can
teens that introduce novel meth
DDS of providing for the needs of
home guards and others will gain
popularity. The seers warn of
hasty romances among young folk
who are working and fighting for
the nation.
Business Affairs: All through
the autumn prospects in most lines
of business will be good. Manu-
facturers and tradesmen forced
into new lines Of work will pros
per. Specialists in many teehni-
cal lines will offer their services
to the government, which will
gain much through the aid of ex-
perienced men. The trend in
Washington will be toward the
stern application of practical
ideas and standard business prin-
eiples to wartime organizations.
Political influence will lose its
power, especially after election,
the seers forecast.
National Issues: Churches and
other organizations will revive the
prohibition movement which will
not make Roadway this year. Ger
tain limitations regarding the sale
Of liquor will be extended. how
ever. Among civilians cocktail
parties will be less popular: drink
ing will be less general in social
circles. Rise in the cost of liquors.
cigarets and cigars will be widely
deplored by many who are not
concerned with the cost of food.
international Affairs: Intense
feeling regarding the war will be
prevalent as the month ends. The
magnitude Of our part in the
worldwide conflict at last will
De realized with sudden anxiety
as citizens Of every state coneen.
trate upon work and sacrifices for
victory. Second front possibilities
will be watched with the will To
win by the civilian population of
the United States. Amazing deeds
are 70 be recorded for the United
Nations, but heavy losses are fore
told.
Persons whose birthdste il is
have the augury Of year Of per-
pleNties and pitfalls. Care should
Dc exercised by both men and
women.
Children born on this day prob
ably viii be impulsive and bril-.
liant, but inclined 70 De critical
and fault-finding. They should be
carefully disciplined.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21

and give all out effort on the
home front than uncertainty from
conflicting reports concerning
draft status"
The remarks Of Roosevelt, Knox
Stimson, Dewitt and Hershey
should be coordinated before they
start considering Johnnie who
goes 10 grammar school. and
grandpa who is not able to walk
without cane. One would think
by now they should have fair
idea Of how far the draft will go
in any event they should be con-
sistent.
r N. OLSON.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21
NEED COORDINATOR
ON DRAFT PROGRAM

Editor The Times. Overheard
one back porch philosopher make
a remark the other day that stuck
with me. He said. What We need
over here in this country right now
is a COOP man" Further ex-
PLANTATION on his part disclosed
this meant a coordinator OF draft
propaganda.
Noticing he had a listener the
old boy threw her in high gear
and went on. Now take General
Hershey for example. his latest
spoutings are that by next year
We will need an army of thirteen
million men. That means taking
married men with families. Then
we have his Pacific Coast CO.
partner. General Dewitt. who
probably at the same time is
making remarks absolutely con-
trary 70 this. Then next week
this same Hershey fella viii be
hollering that we've 80; too many
soldiers now. we ought &c be kick
ing some OF them off the payroll
in order 70 make room for more
wAAcS. Why with this kind Of
stuff. everybody viii be ''wacky."
Since my bush league common
tator showed signs OF slowing
down. remarked. well what
does this hurt ." Al this he ex-
ploded. why this kind Of horse
play is worse TO morale than
serious military defeat Men
don't know II they are in the in
fsntry or osvalry-in other words
on foot or horseback. It's plumb
dixrupting that's what Il :. There
is nothing that viii detrset more
from q mans ability 10 perform
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21
He Knows or Finds
The Answers

Mr.. rIxit: Could you please
tell me what I can use to remove
peach stain from lace tanle
cloth: MRS. r. &.
The suggested method for re-
moving fruit stains is to first
sponge it with water, then with
a half and half mixture of glycer-
inc and alcohol, then water again
before drying.
Mr.. Fixit: We have lived in
Washington now for one year and
are buying our home. What taxes
are we subject TO and whom do
we register with TO comply with
Washington laws" W. r. j.
There should. have been some
agreement about taxes when you
signed the contract TO buy your
home. Unless your contract in
cludes the tax payment. which you
can learn easily by reading your
copy. they are your separate obli-
CATION. You should receive a tax
bill from the county treasurer. II
you don't when the bills are sent
out next Feb. Ia or Is. and wish
to be sure you aren't inadvertent-
ly becoming delinquent, you could
call at the tressurer's office at
the courthouse in Tacoma and ask
the status Of your taxes.
Mr.. Fixit: II young man has
one or both parents TO support
and he enlists In the naval avia-
ton reserve, will the government
allow them an allotment the same
as In the army and navy:
A. NJ. l.
A dependent mother will be
given an allotment.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21
ToDAY's COMMON ERROR

EIegant Is used much too
loosely In such expressions as
an elegant view" I had an ele-
giant time This is an elegant
cake Its correct usage Is in
the sense Of exoelling in the pow
er 10 discriminate properly. and
'~e.ect properly, or giving evi-
oenes Of such excellence. as an
elegant gentleman elegant or
namentaton-"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21

You can't expect the farmer to
grow food unless you pay for II. y
In other words. there won't be
enough wheat. meat. milk. etc. as
bargaining chips al the peace
table unless r. D. r. agrees TO
the "snte" set by Mr.. steagal ct
al
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21

marshal. What
Is his name E.
2 w hat is
the latest bat
tleship TO be
lau n c he'd In
the Unite d
States
3. w h a I
member of the
army is good
tin the last
DROP
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21

Your fall pajamas will not be SIM
plified. but there'll be some changes made
by spring. Manufacturers have advised
the WPB that they have ample supplies
for their fall line and do not anticipate
a shortage until the time comes for spring
production of mems pajamas.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21

Production of synthetic rubber has
been increased to $4,000 tons. Advanced
engineering makes possible increased pro-
duction without expenditure of critical
materials.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21

Of a giant tree Each person can
claim, and rightly so, to be a
relative Of the emperor. though
the relationship may be very an
cient. Although Jsps have numer-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21
. WAR QUIZ

i. This man il the commander
in-chief of the Royal Air Force
and holds the rank of air chief
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21

The lowly bean is served as
delightful custard dessert in
Mexico.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21
o. zen ~ rsn~s y.aw~ sy~assss ~
HONORABLE RELATIVES

The relationship between the i'm
perial house and the people of
japan may be likened to those
between the trunk and branches
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21
BY John Hir

Gus surnames. they are classified
into four large groups on the basis
of blood relations. They are the
Minamotos. the Tairas, Huziwaras
and Tatibanas.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-21

A dependent mother will be
given an allotment.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11

hushaody ghInt And it's Silver Cow premium labels
can be saved for lovely free gifts"
II ncv -co.ized before how improving good reso-
lut'ons could be, snar'cj Elmer
Pm so glad you're being scnslh'e. Elsie bedmed
You can also resolve develop sweet SIDE of your
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11

i see frowned Elmer. Back to your milk and
cream again. Well what next my good resolutions2