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The Coolidge examiner., 1942-06-19
GIVE OUR FARMERS A BREAK

Several of the states veteran political observers nave
time time expressed the opinion that Gov Osborn
small clique in the ranks of Arizona labor was riding
10 political fall.
Mr. Osborns closest political pal in labor circles is g.
T. Flynn secretary of the State Federation of Labor
Flynn according to union sources represents only 5000
of the union membership. Some $4,000 union men
organization Neither the four railway broherhoods
the printers to just two groups not affiliated
with the state federation.
These other groups we'll the c. o. units, not
taking political dictation from Flynn.
IL isn't surprising Gov Osborn doesn't know TINS lie
really knows little about labor because he has la
bored Neither has he been mployer of labor.
Furthermore, Mr.. Osborn has never been on any pay
roll except the public payroll aside from short shift
the old Phoenix Herald Neither has he ever had to
meet payroll.
Mr. Osborns recently yacquired affection labor,
pointed by the Southwestern Labor Record Tucson is
votegeng purposes 1t lacks the sincerely born of
first-hand knowledge of aborS problems
As some commentators point out Gov. Osborn perhaps
could have done himself political good-and
tainy good for the future of AriZona-if he had
given as much time and thought to doing something
worthwhile for the dirt farmers of the state.
Agriculture will be the economic backbonee of Arizona
in the to long after the last ton of dug
from thee states vast mineral bodies.
Agriculture will be- flourishing long after mushroom
camps built served their purpose and razed.
far-sighed governor would give dirt farmers least
much attention as he does few labor leaders.
Our farmers here long before most of the
crop of labor leaders and organizers TO the state
And farmers will be tng the fertile soil of the Gla
and other valleys long after these fellows depart for other
places
Gov Osborn who has been on the public payroll for so
many years supported by the hardearned of
farmers should do something for them his
sustenance for nearly four decades
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-06-19
ABOVE THE HULLABALOO
Help to Russia
By LYTLE HULL

There seems to be a lot Of con-
fusion In some peoples minds over
the fact that the United States on
the one hand is exerting every ef-
fort to help the Russian cause in
the war in Europe, and on the 9TH
er hand is fighting Communism on
the home front.
The difference Is that Commu-
nism In Russia Is Russia's busi-
ness, and Communism in the Unit
ed States is our business.
We don't attempt to dictate to
Stain how he shall run his country,
and If the people of Russia like
their particular form Of govern
ment-it Is 20. K. with US" even
though we consider their judgment
poor. II we are fighting hard
close war with a third party-we
don't care what the second party's
local politics are as long as he Is
a good fighter and can help us out.
The pigmies of Africa worship
strange gods. They fght with pol
soned arrows. They seldom bathe
anu UcNeI DIQSil IliCA ICCIhs oAN
while we will move heaven and
earth to keep them out Of our nice
white-tiled bathrooms, we would
welcome them as allies against a
herd of angry rhinocerae.
There Is Q pernicious beast called
the elm beetle which thrives on
the lush vegetation Of the Dutch
East Indies. We have never con-
templated war with Holland on that
account, but over here we spend
millions fighting this imported pest
to the death.
We are fighting ''hand in glove"
with China against the fresh Alec"
Japs; but we won't allow Chinese
laborers to enter this country.
There are a number of English
men who are unwelcome In this
country-and vice versa-and there
are some British ideas which we
don't allow over here; but we aSe
certainly friendly with Britain.
The same thing applies in the
Russian SITUATION. We hate Com
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-06-19
Nations S Grocery Basket GuarGied
By Food Requirements Committee

not be cur into as much as if ship
ping conditions were normal. This
is another factor which compile
mentS the nations food supply
But if a severe drouth, or a farm
labor shortage takes place; or if the
sub menace is eliminated and there
by enabling more food-tuffs to be
exported to Russia and Great Brit
ain, then there is a good possibility
that rationing of some items here
might take place
RatiOning Groups Authority
The food rationing group has the
authority to say what foods may or
may not be produced, what foods
may or may not be imported, and
to direct food supplies among the
armed forces, American Allies and
u. S. civilians.
Within short time a Joint Ameri-
can-British food board will be ar
ranged so as TO link up both of the
nations food supply.
Officials of the Wickard commit
tee stressed the fact that any food
rationing that would take place
would be carried out by the Office
Of Price Administration.
The foremost duty of this federal
food rationing group is to check on
all food needs, and the prospects on
production and imports. 1t can
adopt any measures necessary and
practical to obtain food supplies.
Because the war has stopped inn
portant foreign supplies of vegeta-
BILE oils, the committee has been
faced with its first problem.
1t must decide whether to cut
down on the consumption of the
fats and vegetable oils here, or to
draw on the nation s reserve supply.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-06-19

Intimates are authority for the
statement Gov Osborn is exceed
ingly discouraged" over the "un-
happy turn of events" during his
tenure.
Against the advice of all but two
of his brain-trusters. he brashly de-
manded the designations of all de-
partment heads and commissioners
in his inaugural address. Only a
few minor officials and non-paid
commissioners complied.
Then followed the fiasco in
which he ordered the custer of
two industrial commissioners who
didn't support him in the 1910
campaign. This attempted usurpa-
tion was thwarted by the State
Supreme Court.
The wrath of several thousand
Arizona Small Mine Operators AS
sociation members was stirred
when Gov Osborn vetoed an ap-
preparation for continuance of the
Department of Mineral Resources,
which was engaged in developing
critical metals necessary for war
purposes. In the wake of unsavory
rumors, he vetoed the bank bill
passed in the regular session OF
the 18th Legislature.
Cattlemen protested the COVER
nor's veto of land lease bill they
sponsored. Doctors objected to a
bill he signed affecting their pro
fession. Women throughout the
state became incensed over having
to pay increased prices for beauty
parlor treatments as result of a
bill Gov. Osborn approved at be-
hest of the board of cosmeticians.
Then followed the widespread
trouble with veterans organizations
and civilian defense units over as
serted dictatorial activities of ID.
Kelly Turner and other Osborn ap-
pointees put on the payroll while
thousands of patriotic citizens
served without remuneration.
While all of these disturbances
were going on the governor was
taking political potshots at the
State Highway Commission and
quarreling with other agencies of
government.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-06-19

munism. We will fight 1t over here
until we drop dead or until its ad-
vocates are successful In their be-
loved outdoor sport Of shooting us
against a wall or Of doing away
with us, as they did in France a
hundred and fifty years ago, with a
then new type Of safety razor called
the Guillotine. But what Russians
do about politics in their own coun-
try Is none of our business, and we
would indeed be fools If we threw
away our chance Of winning this
dangerous war because we couldn't
reform" them.
Over here we like our own demo-
cratic system which gives every
man with brains and energy
chance to become President Of the
United States, or at least a mil
lionaire. So when dreary Comrnu-
nists come over preaching slavery
for the masses-we throw them out
Cor try to-; and when our local
long haired boys" advocate de-
struction to us and power and glory
to themselves-we sometimes lock
them up. In Russia they handle In
ternal enemies nkewise-"an then
some" But Russia didn't turn up
its nose when we joined their side
in this fight. just because they don't
like the form Of government we
have chosen for ourselves.
A group Of a1lies-including the
United States and Russia-are fight
ing a bloody war against 4 common
foe. MISUNDERSTANDING all who
put the interest of their country be-
fore their own personal ambitions
are fighting a thus far bloodless
war against those who would de-
stroy US from within. The two is-
sues are unrelated.
The Communist party In this
country is composed of people Of ev.
cry nationality on earth-abut mostly
Of American citizens. Communism
Is a disease which requires extern
sive and exhaustive treatment: the
Axis is gangrene to us and must bo
operated upon at once If We hope %
"get we'll"
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-06-19
FATHERS DAY

Fathers are being urged these
days to help care for their children
when they are little in order TO have
front seat during those delecta-
bic years when the baby almost ev-
cry day surprises his parents with
some new, wonderful sign of growth
and development We heartily
agree with this plan, but we'd like
TO warn fathers that handling an in
fant deity does take special skill
and practice, SO don't be discour-
aged If the baby doesn't seem to
enjoy your tending as much as he
does his mothers.
But your time is comingl For In
the vital business of character edu-
cation and intellectual stimulation
you play the more exciting role.
do not say the more important one.
for there is no denying the day-by-
day influence which a mother ex-
erts on the character and mind Of
child. But often something which
has been slowly growing in child's
consciousness through his mothers
example and teaching comes sud-
denly to have meaning for him
when Father, who is never taken
so much for granted as Mother,
dramatizes 1t.
III never forget, for instance, the
time / proudly displayed q nickel
carfare which the conductor had
failed to collect. and my fathers
words on the special need for
honesty when there was little
chance Of your being found out.
Mother could have pointed out the
error Of keeping the nickel, but Fa-
ther's talk somehow Illuminated
the necessity for being honest
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-06-19

An incident which alienated a
large bloc of trainmen's votes was
the governors refusal to approve
the bond of |. p. Mcbride, Tucson
trainman, after the state senate
confirmed Mr. McBride's appoint
ment to the Industrial Commission.
Instead, the governor appointed
another man for the same job.
One of the most damaging poll
tical blows landed when labor
trouble bobbed up at Flagstaff.
Having posed as labOr's friend,
Gov. Osborn made no move to set
tie the controversy other than use
the telephone from Phoenix to
Flagstaff.
Exasperated at his inaction, a
delegation of labor leaders late last
week demanded that the governor
make a trip to Flagstaff in an eff
fort to settle the dispute. He went
reluctantly.
Meanwhile, the Southeastern La
Dor Record, official publication of
the Tucson Central Trades Coun-
Gil, which supported Osborn in 1910,
criticized him for running out" on
labor.
AS these troubles plagued the
governor from week to week dur
ing his II unhappy months in of
flee. many of his leading support
ers broke with the state admins
tration. Topping the list of ex-
Osbornites are Dan G. Mckinney,
the governors 1910 campaign man
ager. and Judge E. G. Frazier, Os-
born's former legal adviser, who
now is directing Mr. McKinney's
bid for the Democratic nomination
for governor.
For these reasons not few poll
ticos are of the opinion Mr.. Os
born is anxious to surrender the
governorship for colonePs com
mission in the expectation of be
ing war hero" candidate for a
U. S. senatorship in 1916.
Some observers suggest Mr.. Os
born could benefit politically in
the long run if he were willing to
accept a captaincy, which is high
rank for one who has never had
experience.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-06-19

with oneself as well as with others.
Then in urging a child to mental
exploration fathers are indeed tops.
What mother teaches Is often
through necessity of the must va
riety-things the child knows he has
to learn. Nor are children as fasci-
mated by their mothers away-from.
home activities, such as club or
war work. as they are with their
fathers. 1t is he who lifts the cur
tain on the real, solid, sometimes
awe-inspiring adult world. Even the
way father carries his head and
the freedom and fearlessness Of his
stride as he starts off in the morn
ings for this strange world can have
reassuring effect on a child.
Fathers have a special role to
play for daughters, just as mothers
have for sons. That is, much Of a
girls attitude toward men and mar
riage Will depend on whether or
not her father brought harmony or
discord into the house with him.
Fathers can give daughters conf
dence, too. in their ability to make
themselves interesting to men One
extremely shy young girl of my ac-
quaintance, though she had been
given every social training by her
mother, finally oveccame her diff
dence through her fathers assur-
ances that she could be attractive
to men II only she would make it
easier for them to know her.
Yes, it is fathers, more than
who can make children
willing to leave the safe, dependent
realm OF childhood and take pride
in the perilous, but thrilling, ad-
venture OF growing upI
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-06-19
ON THE NEWS FRONT

The federal government. to in
sure a steady stream of supplies
for the nations fighting forces, and
also to its Allies, is assuming COM
plete wartime control over the ma
tion's grocery basket.
The War Production board vested
such gigantic control in a nine-mem-
Der food requirements committee
under the Craftsmanship of Secre-
tary Of Agriculture Claude r. Wick
ard.
The Wickard committee stressed
the idea, though, that II should not
be assumed that there is a food
shortage, or that consumer ration
ing Of most foods is in prospect.
The total food supply this year is
expected to be the largest on rec
ord, and even larger than the re-
quirements of not only this nation,
but also Russia and Great Britain.
Shortages i'm a Few Items.
Despite the enormous amounts Of
foodstuffs in this years anticipated
supply. shortages In certain items
are now showing.
Such items are sugar, pork, ami
NAL fats, vegetable oils, canned
vegetables, coffee, tea, cocoa, and
some tropical fruits.
But the prospect for a plentiful
supply of wheat, fresh fruits and
vegetables, fluid milk, cream. beef,
lamb. mutton and eggs is encourag-
ing.
This fooG cdpply is dependent on
sufficient farm labor supply, avail
able food transportation and pro-
cessing. and good weather
Because of the limit to lend-lease
shipments due to present shipping
shortage, food supplies here will
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-06-19
2ss%s4-

PHOENIX, June ia closely
guarded secret of the inner clique
close to Gov. Osborn was whisper
ed to this column early in the
week.
Gov. Osborn may soon be Col.
Sidney p. Osborn of the U. S.
Army
A member of Arizona's congress
sional delegation is said TO have
been asked TO offer the governors
services to the army, providing
colonePs commission can be obtain
ed for him. The governor, who was
editor and publisher of Dunbar's
Weekly for several years, Is said
to be willing to accept a commits
sion as a colonel in public rela-
tions.
The inside story" according to
this columns informant. is that
Gov. Osborn, should he be success
J full in obtaining a colonelcy, could
use 1t as a stepping stone TO his
lifelong ambition seat in the
u. S. Senate.
The governor is said to have
confided to intimates he thinks the
war will last three years more. If
the proposed four-year term mea-
sure fails to carry, he will have
to win the governorship this year
and again in 1914 to be in position
to contest u. S. Sen. Mcfarland
in 1916.
Sen. Mcfarland is an ex-seryice
man. Ii long has been known that
Gov. Osborn regrets not being able
| to appeal to the ex-service men
voters and considers this would be
a handicap in a contest with Nc
Farland. Osborn's real opportunity
for war service was in 1918, but
he preferred to run for governor
that year-a contest in which he
suffered his first of three defeats
for that office.
However. all this could be over
come. he opines, by receiving
coloneFs commission in public re-
lations. a rank in a non-comDat
, unit which would pay a salary ap-
proximating the $500 year he
receives as the states chief eXecu-
tive. "a colonePs pay ranges from
S4S9.33, including rental and sub
sistence allowances, TO $500 month
ly)
The governor is said TO have
first asked a member of AriZona's
congressional delegation to get him
a colonelcy several weeks ago
when difficulties arose over OBJ
tanning signatures on his nOmina-
tion petitions and unfavOrable re-
ports were received on the current
status of his candidacy.
Two years ago. according to in
formation given this column, all of
Osborn's petitions were circulated
by volunteer workers. This year.
it is said, as much as Is cents a
name is paid some solicitors for
work usually performed for cents
or 712 cents a nance when pay
ment is made for signatures.
The governor is reported to have
been greatly depressed" at receiv-
ing that information and to have
telephoned to Washington urging
accelerated action on his request
for a coloners commission.
Three days later, it is said, he
was advised he could have a pub
lie relations post with the rank of
captain. He repeatedly was indig-
nant over the offer, saying his
present position as governor en-
titled him to the dignity of a
colonelcy.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-25
How Police Shot


Two eyewitness statement,
were on the record today in tho
trial of Marvin Straith. 81. sus.
pended patrolman. charged with
murder in the fatal shooting OF
Oscar Rahanian- 81, restaurant
cook. last November Q.
first witness Ns4s-P Patrol
man William DAILY. partner OF
Straith, who testified that Straith
fired several shots as Rahanian. a
police prisoner. attempted 10 over
come DAILY with a slcdge hammer
in the back seat Of police scout
car.
Frank Buchta, newspaper ma
chinist. said he arrived al the
scene TO see Straith leave his car
on the north side of Fort street.
near Twenty-fourth. run 10 DAILY $
cruiser and fire several shots from
the curb side into the automobile
Straith then went 10 the street
side of the parked car, pulled a
body from the car, and fired two
more shots into the figure lying
on the pavement, Buchta said.
Buchta resumed the stand for
cross examination when the trial
reopened before Recorders Judge
Joseph A. ellis and jury.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-25
DistiNer Tells
Of Big Fee Paid
MKeighdn Firm

William :. Land. former treas.
urer Of Imperial Disullcr>. Inc
took the stand in the liquor con.
spiracy trial today 10 tell how
commissions were paid 10 com.
panieS conUoted by William II
Mckeighan, former mayor 81
Flint.
Land was called By the govern
ment in The trial OF NckeIghan
Frank d. Mckay. and eight others.
William r. Lelnlngcr former
sales manage OF Imperial Dis
tlllerS, testified yesterday that
commissions of between $1,000
and $1,000 were paid 10 the Duo
Sales and Engineering Company.
one OF McKeighan'S firms.
He said MckeiGhan had not
promised political favorS. but was
strictly a sales representative.
Walter r. Tant. former preSi-
dent, was the next witness ana
denied all knowledge Of the sales
arrangement.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-25

from his "own pocket" and was
not a part of the graft collections,
500 I'm INSTALLMENTS
"The employees had appointed
had voluntarily been contribut-
ing a monthly sum 10 my own
campaign fund.-" Williams testi-
fled. III did not want them
assessed for the COwan cam
paign in 1899.
II was in a hospital that Jan
nary and i called 10 my bedside
COwan and Benjamin Pelham
(the chief accountant for the
board of auditors, who has re-
signed)
I'VE agreed that II / contrib
uted $1,000 TO COwan's cam
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-25
DETROIT EVENING TINES (PHoNE CHERRY $500

Judge Maurice +. Trip Of Adrian.
As Williams took the stand.
Cowan leaned forward and stared
straight al his one-time political
pal. Williams did not glance AT
him once, keeping his hands over
his eyes, rubbing them and his
forehead. lie spoke in a low, tired
monotone.
Substance Of his testimony was
All three auditors Cowan.
Williams and former Auditor
Ray y, Schneider - divided
patronage three ways and the
employees appointed 10y each
were responsible only to their
bCnCiaCtor.
= Each auditor held an an
nua commercial entertain
meni' which, through the sale
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-25

guilty, to violating your oath OF
office and your public trust ?"
Removing his glasses and staring
straight at Chawke, Williams an
swered meekly:
Eyes"
That's ALL" said Chawke.
Following Williams on the stand
was Robert StrutherS, a statiSti-
clan for the board of auditors. He
said he had found a building at
the Wayne County Training
School, which lacked a roof, yet
was insured for $1,773.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-25
Holders Defeat Plan
To Reduce Directorate

JERSEY CITY, N. j., March Is
(UP) Stockholders of the Ameri-
can Stove Company. st. Louis,
today defeated a resolution to de-
crease from 10 TO seven the num-
Der Of directors of the company.
After the motion, offered by Ed
ward Il. Butler Jr. of Cleveland.
one of the directors, was defeated
by vote of 44S.9l0 to 9,340.
Butler and the IA other directors
were reelected.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-25

paign fund, my employees would
not be assessed"
The convicted auditor related
that he paid the $1,000 and an
additional 500 in installments.
He said $500 of it was used for
stamps TO mail Cowan campaign
literature (which was being sent
out by the Wayne County Road
Commission" He testified he did
not know how the remainder was
spent.
STRUTHERS ON STAND
Thomas Chawke, attorney for
Cowan. did not croSs-examine the
other than to ask:
Are you the Williams who
was convicted, through a plea of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-25
Insurance
Fe0IiHlkOd
To COWan

Removal proceedings a ain &
County Auditor John <. Cowan re-
verified today 20 the question of
whc'her the county hought too
much fire Insurance on IT'S many
buildings, "a point raised by Grand
jury Judge Homer Ferguson in
demanding C0Wan'S custer.
The point became a major issue
after CoWan met his old political
colleague and NOW major enemy
former County Auditor Edward H.
Williams in n small basement
courtroom of tho county building
Yesterday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-25
STNREs Al ENPAL

Under sentence OF from = 10 10
years IN Jackson Prison for accept
ing brihcS Williams was brought
from the county jail 10 testify
against his old friend in the re-
m0Nal proccodlnCS bclnC -heaId by
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-25

"YOur Own Horoscope" by
Frances Drake. Is one Of many
famous features in The Detroit
Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-25

Of tickets, produced campaign
funds.
Williams gave Cowan n
campaign contribution of $500
in the spring of 1899 when
COWan was seeking reelection.
4-In awarding contracts for
fire insurance, each of the audi
tors had jurisdiction over a third
of the business and could name
an agency of their own choice.
PAID OWN MONEY
Williams, who has confessed TO
receiving rebates on his share of
The insurance business, did not
testify that Cowan had committed
his crime.
He said the S2100 he contrib
lted TO Cowans campaign was