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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1943-08-12
Ludlow Receives
Appointment on
Federal Board
Chosen to represent dis
trict on Concord grape
control board

That the local grape juice fac
tory has assumed national i'm
portance is indicated by an invita-
ton received today for local man
ager Francis Ludlow to serve OF
a federal committee to conside,
the grape situation in the Unites
States. e.. ....s n
Mr.. Ludlow is in receipt of tn,
following telegram:
"On the recommendation of
Carl G. Wooster, government
chairman, you are invited to
serve on the Concord Grape
Food Products Industry Ad-
yisory committee and attend
its first meeting on August IL
at 10 am. in the South Ag-
riculutral Building, in Wash ~
ington, DC, to give consider
alton to proposed order on
Concord grapes. Only one rep
resentatiye from a company
admitted. Please advise weth-
er or. not you will serve and
attend. We can supply air pri-
ority if necessary. Signed
Josiah G. Fort, Food Dist.
Administrator. 'as.
Mr.. Ludlow has accepted the
appointment and has already re-
served his transportation. He
will also attend to other business
matters while at the nations
capital.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1943-08-12
Horse Heaven Harvest
Now in Full Blast

; Wheat harvest in the Horse
Heaven hills is now in full blast,
some two weeks or more later
than normal. Yields this year, as
q general thing will rank among
the best hill farmers have ex-
perienced. Early returns indicate
that on at least one ranch the
yield has been in excess of so
bushels to the acre. Many other
places report 40 bushels or better.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1943-08-12
Water Turnout

Wafer in the Columbia Dis
trict canal will be turned off
Sunday, August 18th for weed
killing. according to informa-
ton from Manager Frank Ma
son. Wafer will be back in the
ditch for service on Thursday
the 18th.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1943-08-12
Howard Giles Leaves to
Visit On the Coast

Highlands-Howard Giles, son
of MIR. and Mrs. Fred Giles left
Wednesday to visit his sister Mrs,
Lorraine Meier who lives in Sc
attic and his aunt who lives in
Bremerton.
Mrs. Fred Giles spent Wednes-
day at the home of Mrs. Art
GLASGOW. in Kennewick.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1943-08-12

In active service somewhere over
seas is Ray La Rue, brother of
Leroy word of whose death was
received this week. They are sons
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lester La Rue
of the Highlands.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1943-08-12

Word was received by Mr.. and,
Mrs. Joe Osborne from their son
Joe, Jr., the first of the week that
he had arrived in New York City.
When he left the. U.S.A. it was
from the Pacific side at San Fran
cisco. So now he has been around
the world.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1943-08-12

Leroy Lester LaRue, AMIN &c
USN, reported killed in action
August 8, 1913. - 2
Leroy Lester La Rue was born
in Spokane, Wn., March 2, 1920.
He lived in, that vicinity until
1929 when he moved to Kenne-
wick with his parents and lived
there until March 2, 1912 when
he left for Seattle to be indicted
into the Navy. He was married
to Miss Mildred Stone of Black
stone, Mass, June %, 1943. He
was reported killed in action in
the performance of his duty and
in the service of his country,
August 8, 1913.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1943-08-12

VIM. Wills, a grandson of Mr..
and Mrs. E. r. Bradshaw, who is
in the Air Corps and received his
wings about a month ago, visited
relatives and old friends Sunday.
He is stationed at Ephrata at
present.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1943-08-12

Dorothy Smith was an over
night guest of Jessie Grimshaw
last Friday.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1943-08-12
Birthday Greetings Sent
From Tobias, Nebraska

Firiley-Miss Lenna Lee Fred
ricks was the honor guest Satur-
day afternoon when her mother
Mrs. John Fredricks gave her a
party in honor of her 9th birthday.
Lenna Lee received many nice
gifts, among them was a tele-
gram Of birthday greetings from
friends in Tobias, Nebraska. A
delicious lunch was served at the
close with a large birthday cake
baked by Mrs. FredriclSs, and
ice cream, favors Of different
color paper hats were worn by the
guests. Those present were Mar
jorie and Marlene Cochran, Helen
and Marjorie Gerber, Peggy and
Rodney Piert, Betty Jane and
Nina Davis, Roberta Galloway,
Betty McCarty and Joan Fred
ricks. Mrs. Fredricks was assisted
by Mrs. Lenna Fredricks, Mrs.
Burt Fredricks, and Mrs. Julia
Hume.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1943-08-12

+ Dan Gerber was business Wis
itor in Yakima Tuesday.
Carol Messenger went to the
Horse Heaven hills to assist in
harvest last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Sherry
returned home Tuesday evening
from visiting relatives in Port
land, Seattle and North Bend,
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo Gerards of
La Grande visited with MIR. and
Mrs. Joe Gerards and Marie over
the week end.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25
Home to Roost

After extensive firSt-hand survey the Office of War Information has confirmed that the recruitment of physicians and surgeons by the armed forces was done in helter Skelter, hit and miss fashion which has created serious problems. Of eight generalized con- cluSionS based by the OWI on it's studies, one stands out: Tn too many cases physicians were recruited for the armed services without sufficient regard for the welfare of the civilian popula- tion." This has nothing to do with the number taken, which already reaches close to 45,000, or approximately one third of the nations active full-time doc tors. If the Army, the Navy and the other services need 45,00O doctors or 75,- 900, they must have them. The con- plaint is that, in the absence of even a pretense of advance planning and without any statutory plan for handling the emergency. Uncle Sam stepped out and swung bullWhip. Phy- SicianS and surgeons who were enthuSi- aStically patriotic and those who were susceptible to quick draft, and those whose dependents would have suffered severely if the breadwinner were to be taken on private's $50 a month, were rushed into uniform.
 Civilian health is of vital importance in the arsenal of democracy. But no ef- fective effort was made to select doctors so that, while the serivces were getting their fill, communities at home would be left with medical protection. There was pretenSe of this. How shallow the pretense was can be attested by millions of persons who saw the system at work in their own communities, and is typifed by the OWI's story of one 12,000 middle Southern area which has no doctor and the nearest hospital - small private one-twenty miles away. There used to be one doctor to serve this entire area. He was declared non-esSential All ef- forts to have him released by the Army were futile. Before leaving, the doctor brought in friend to take his place. But the friend was 28 and within a few months he, too, was taken into the Army A druggist, assisted at times by the mayor, is practicing medicine illegally rather than see hls neighbors die for lack of any care. Why do we drag this up? To cry over split milk? Not at all. This is not ancient history. It is going on to- day, as more and more doctors are torn loose, without plan or much considera- tion, while the boys in Washington say there is no need for a manpoWer draft, and urge that we try "the voluntary ap- prOach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25
Bonds Won't Buy Time

Fire losses point Ssyward. In March, 1943, they were the highest for any month since May, 1882, according to the National Board of Fire Underwriters. Thus the grim penalty is being exacted for violating, in the confusion of the war effort, the old maxim that Haste makes waste" In emergency housing projects and in war plants, neglect of fire hazards and careless construction have dotted the land with useless piles of ashes.
 The Chamber of Commerce of the United States, in conjunction with the National Fire Waste Council is seeking to curb production losses resulting from fire. A committee has been created to cooperate with management in conduct ing industrial fire prevention schools for Workmen, watchmen, guards, janitors, safety committees and fire inspectors. It provides practical instruction in indus trial fire prevention through the media of addresses by specialists in the field of fire prevention, through safety films, and through fire-preventiOn demonstra- tions. It conducts open sessions on fire prevention and fire protection for all ln- terested employees and others designated by employers. It aids in the organiza- ton of private fire brigadeS, salvage corps, and self-inSpection activities.
 The present war could have been ter minated successfully months ago if the equipment had been on hand to smash the Axis. It was not on hand because years were required to build the plants to produce it. And now that they are built and producing, they should be guarded as jealously as life itself Man agements are derelict in fulfilling pub lie trust if they do an iota less than their utmost to prevent fire. Fire in defense industry simply means that men on the battlefront must do without equipment. War bonds can buy gunS-but they can- not buy time. Fire can destroy in min utes, machines that took months to build
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25
Unanimous Praise

While the railroads partially lost out in their efforts to retain rate increases granted by the Interstate Commerce Commission early in 1942 to help offset wage increases, the fact cannot be over looked that the industry gained stature immeasurably in the public mind as re- suit of the hearings. This was due to the unanimous praise which the railroads received for the transportation miracle they are performing during the war emergency. Commissioner Joseph B. Eastman, who was called on to break a tie decision, declared:
 "The record of this proceeding is re- markable for the general commendation which it contains of railroad perform ance in the war emergency. So far as the public served is concerned, I doubt whether the railroads have ever enjoyed a larger measure of popular favor. The demand that the revenue increases be eliminated comes chiefly from agencies of the Federal and State governments"
 The railroads deserve every word of praise they receive. It is no eXaggera- ton to say that they saved the country from military disaster in the first days of war, just as they are today the corner stone of the war effort That the Con- mission is fully mindful of their record, is evident from it's observation that Ire venues from operations must be suffi- cient so that mere lack of money may not be the cause of impairment of the trans portation system" And although the rate increases of 1922 have been sus- pended until January 1, 1914, "the pro- ceeding will remain open on the Commis- sion's docket and should any develop ments occur which are now unforeseen, the Commission will have the advantage of the comprehensive record already be- fore it."
 In the meantime, the railroads are car rying on the battle of transportation with the comforting knowledge that the pub lie, as well as the Interstate Commerce Commission, including its members who favored rate reductions, are appreciative of the job they are doing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25
The Carrier Ranger

Herr Goebbels appears at last to have succeeded on one of his fishing eXpedi- tions, and the incident demonstrates why Nazis and Japs make silly and sometimes obviously phony claims.
 The Germans claim to have torpedoed and sunk the Amreican carrier Ranger. Our Navy department came through almost immediately with flat denial that the Ranger, or any other U. s. carrier had been sunk recently. The American disclaimer stopped there, properly
 But down in Lisbon Portuguese fisher men, unversed in the ways of military intelligence or disinterested, reported seeing the Ranger 40 miles from North Africa launching planes with troops and materials for our forces there. Attacking submarines were driven off by depth charges, they said Thus, if the fishermen spoke truth, by his spurious claim Goeb- bels succeeded in learning where the Ranger is and what she is doing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25

had with Harry Hopkins, Averell Hartman and William Bait more than a year ago. This type of thing may be one of the obstacles which Ambassador Joe Davies may have to overcome in arrang- ing for meeting between the President and Stalin.
 Hopkins, Hartman and Bait had flown to Moscow to assure Russia of lend-lease support and to ascertain just what materials were needed. One of the things Stalin especially requested was aluminum- steel called in the trade "piano wire' and used to reinforce the wings and struts of alfplanes
 This Is finely tempered alum mum ana steel which Is slow and difficult to manufacture. However, Stalin wanted it, and he was promised it.
 But when Hopkins, Bait and Hartman returned to the U s. A. and placed their promises before technical experts 1t was diScoV- cred that they had promised stain four times as much aluminium steel as the entire United States produces in one year.
 In other words, even If we sent Russia one-lourth of what she had asked and what Hopkins Batt-Harriman had promised, there would have been nothing left for Americans airplaneS. How eVer Hopkins, the personal envoy of the President, had given his word and the Russians expected that his word would be kept.
 Furthermore they kept re- minding us about it. So finally the President himself had Co send word to Stalin that we had made mistake and we couldn't deliver.
 NOTE: The amount of alumi- num-stcel promised would have lasted Russia for 20 years.
 MERRY-GO-ROUND
 Friends of Senator Hiram John son say It's sure bet Herbert Hoover will be appointed to the U. s. Senate by Governor War ren of California If they persuade Hiram to resign for health .. Ex-Senator Herring of Iowa, whose son is a prisoner in Ger many, reports that 50 far as he can ascertain from the Red Cross and his sons letters, food in the prison camps Is reasonably OK. He can also send cigarettes, clothes, etc., to his son through the Red Cross at intervals.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25

In 1883, Churchill, then not in the Cabinet, in fact q frequent thorn in the side of the Cabinet was spending weekend at his country home. Weekend visitors included Jimmy Roosevelt, son Of the newly elected President of the United States and Kay Halle Cleveland radio commentator.
 After dinner the Churchill fam fly and guests played the game of asking what each person would like most to do in the world if he could have his wish. Younger members of the family were being cross examined by Churchill when suddenly Miss Halle turned the tables and asked him what he would most like to do.
 Without moments hesitation, Churchill flashed back.
 "l should like to be Prime Minister to England"
 At that time he had held most of the important jobs in the Cabi- net. He had been Minister of War, First Lord Of the Admiralty, Minister of Colonies, Chancellor of the EXchequer, Minister of Munitions, Home Secretary and Head of the Head of the Board of Trade. But he had never been Prime Minister.
 And if were Prime Minis ter" Churchill continued, "and If had the right man in the White House tO work with, one thing I should do would be to hold regular trans Atlantic con- versations with the President of the United States. would for go between the United States and the British Empire real alliance, an inseparable partner ship"
 Later Churchill sketched on a piece of paper pictures of the American dollar bill inter- -twined with the British pound sterling note.
 "Givc that to your father" he said to Jimmy Roosevelt. And tell him that working together we can make the pound sterling and the dollar rule the world. We can establish new cur rency."
 What would you call it?" asked Jimmy.
 q would call It." replied the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25
WELL, PUTTERING AROUND Ta
 SOMETHING


 In recent article you mentioned an elderly CTS years old) gentleman with dizzy spells due to high blood pressure who insisted on putterinR around his store, and you advised leaving him alone, but you did not suggest anything beneficial to him. Are dizzy spells forerunner to shock? Are they always due to high blood pressure? How can one tell?
 (F. P. Al
 Well, puttering around is beneh- cial, I hoped, and so I suggested that they leave the man alone. let him butter around the shop or place as he liked until whatever is to happens happens.
 This is not talk about high blood pressure or the symptoms of high blood pressure. We should remember that high blood pressure is not an ailment or disease, just one manifestation of this or that chronic disease or wearing out or advancing age and 1t is not always undesirable either-often 1t is neces- sary and desirable to maintain fair circulation against the handicap of the underlying disease of decline.
 Dizzy spells are no more significant of any change in the blood pressure than they are of anemia, heart dis ease, or Meniere's disease. Dizzy spells may occur from trivial causes. It is far beyond our province to ate tempt to advise about dizzy spells, Better leave that to the judgment of your physician.
 But puttering around is beneficial to any elderly person. Puttering around is second only to genuine hobby as means of keeping tho elderly person from going sour.
 A man or woman who reaches and passes fifty without a thorough ly cultivated hobby is courting dis aster and misery in the years to come. It is grave mistake for man or woman who has led Q busy active life working, carrying on business, or practicing Q profess sion, to "retire" all of sudden and have nothing waiting to take up his or her interest and time. That's what hobbies arc for, and that's why every man and woman should cultivate q hobby-some- thing he or she can have to mount and ride when the time comes to begin 10 get ready to slow down and retlre-retire gradually, easily gracefully.
 In Little Lesson No 9, CVD, have endeavored to tell what l be- lievc may help and not harm people with high blood pressure, and to offer suggestions which may be beneficial to those with cardiovas. cular degeneration heart-artery wearing out, weak heart, angina pectoris and so forth, For q copy of the booklet send ten cents not glued, plastcred or rivcted) and a three-cent stamped envelope bear. ing your address.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25
THE ARCHBISHOP ABROAD
(New York Timcs)

NNcW IOIk llHlCS)
 Archbishop Spellman left us Feb- ruary. Yesterday we heard of him taking a train for Syria from An- kara, where he f.d just spent sev- eral hours" with President Ismet Inonu. Travelling by train must seem almost like q hardship to him, he has rushed through the air SO much He used to have his own air car and took great pleasure in run- ming it. His observation with exten- sive view covers q wide range of geography. He has been in Portugal, in Spain twice, we think: fin Italy, England Fire, Malta, Morocco, AL gerla, Tunisia. He is in Syria. It has been said that his journey will finally be enlarged with Iran, Iraq. China, India. Seldom has there been q world-traveler so wise.
 His Holiness, Plus XII, must have been glad to see his former secre- tary and gave him four interviews. As Military Vicar 1t fell to the arch bishops duty in French Morocco to say Mass over the grave of the first American chaplain killed in this war. The altar was an improvised wooden structure. The archbishop hadn't meant to say anything, but he felt that he should tell the sol- diers present.
 of the consolation have experi-
 enced to be able to offer the
 holy sacrifice of the Mass for
 the eternal repose of all fellow
 Americans who have given their
 lives for our country and for
 the principles our country stands
 for.
 He shook hands with them all and took down the names of all who wanted him to write to anybody at home when he got back. Tn Jerusa lem he said high Mass in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25

J. Edgar Hoover, who received an honorary degree from Rutgers Univer- sity the other day, said on this occasion it was necessary to strengthen our de- mocracy against world gangsters of the future He criticized too much toler- ance which as we know often leads to crime through indifference of elders in what their offspring do and say Most are agreed that this taking the line of least resistance with the young does no good. Hoover appreciates the "soft and gullible" attitude of Americans. To the Statement that there is no real rise in youthful crime he cited figures showing the contrary to be true. It is all too ap- parent that there is plenty of crime among the young. MT, Hoover must know whereof he speaks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25

We have women riveters, women bus drivers, women desk clerks, and women in practically every known job formerly held by a man. One of the most unique positions, however, is that of woman wine steward at one of New York Citys well known hotels It hardly seemed pos sible that a woman could qualify for this
 The judging and selecting of wines seemed wholly a mans job, but New York's first sommeliere has learned her job thor oughly, first by being an efficient wait, ress, then by studying about food, and what wine goes with the various courses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25

In a very few days the season practic-- ally caught up with itself. Hedges filled out trees leafed out, and lilacs bloomed. People spent busy weekends puttering about in the garden, and filling boxes with plants Cemeteries were visited and plots put in order. Sunday was perhaps the most typical May day we have had thus far. Grass that has not yet been moved is high and heavy. Yard work now is a considerable task since it is not so easy to hire help so many households are doing their own yards, and members are using muscles never before taxed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25
Selected Poem
PASTEL FOR MAY

Gouse Owen in the Christian Science MonltorJ Now the long arc of sun each day
 Swings beyond the east and west again;
 The peppers in the silver rain Ring the soft silver bells of May Slow slow, the patina of green
 Blooms over all the amber meadow,
 And the dark garden, still as shadow, Is stirred, and breathes with leaf again. Now the clean pattern, strictly planned,
 The branches bare of leaf or bird.
 Is smudged with blossom, rubbed and blurred By green, hurrying hand