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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
1t. knudson Teoche.
Use Of Captured
Enemy Guns

1t. Karl Knudson has been home
during the past week for visi
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs Johr
Knudson. 1t. Knudson is now sta.
toned at Camp Wolters, Texas
where he is an instructor in The
teaching of the use of enemy guns
and other weapons. Graduates Of
this school are sent out to instruct
the fighting men. This is done sc
that American soldiers will know
how to handle enemy guns and am
munition after it is captured.
1t. Knudson also talked interest
ingly on other features Of modern
fighting He said tanks are no long
er relied on as the spearhead of q
battle, at least not to the extent
they were at the beginning of the
war Anti-tank weapons have been
so highly developed that they have
nearly stopped the effectiveness OF
tanks. However, they are still used
in secondary ways.
The lieutenant told of the effec-
tiveness OF the bazooka, the Ameri-
can anti-tank weapon. He said that
when it was being developed, an
old tank was taken and filled with
number of pigs and chickens and
was then fired into with bazooka
to see what happened to the live
animals within it. One shot was
fired. What was the surprise Of the
officers to find the pigs and chick
ems converted into mincemeat. He
- ~ 4. -
chickens nor the chickens from the
pigs. 1t was all mess.
1t. Knudson also said that his
brother, Major Melvin Knudson, is
now the second youngest major in
the u. S. army, not including the
army air corps. Major Knudson is
with the parachute artillery forces,
a branch of the army that drops
men and light artillery behind en-
envy lines by parachute.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
Little Stories
Of the 7 own

This item was brought to the re-
porter's attention during the past
week. The one reporting it said he
was walking along Libby business
street, when he heard a voice APP
parently coming from out the air.
Investigation disclosed that the
voice was coming from pickup
parked at the curb. What he heard
was the voice of small child say
ling, Il want to get out of the pick
UP. | want to get out Of the pickup"
mo you don't either" replied an
older child, you know mamma told
us to stay here until she got back
Nothing so strange about that ex-
cept that the voices came from a
compartment that had been built
onto the rear part Of the pickup.
1t was one of those wholly enclosed
compartments. having no windows
and locked doors. Evidently the
mother had gone off to do some
shopping and had placed the chill
dren within that coop and had
locked them in. Who'd blame the
little youngster for wanting to get
out of the pick-up?"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
Legion Dinner
Is Enjoyed
By Many

One would probably be speaking
only the truth in saying that one
Of the livest organizations in Lib
by is the America Reedy Post of the
American Legion and its splendid
Auxiliary. These two fine organiza-
tons not only carry on a great deal
Of beneficial work but they also be-
lieve that man is social animal
and must have a certain amount Of
enjoyment to make a full and
rounded life. Carrying that belief
into operation, they have been hav-
ing for some time monthly dinners
at which the members and their
families gather for an hour or two
of goodfellowship, music and mis-
cellaneous entertainment
One such meetings was held last
Thursday night at which a large
number gathered for a most enjoy
able evening. The writer was priv
LEGGED to be one of the guests and it
was a real privilege. A very enjoy
able period was spent in visiting
while the members and guests were
gathering and then all sat down to
long tables for one of the best din
ners ever served in Libby The Ia
bles were decorated in keeping with
the season-in St. Patrick's day col
ors. A strip of green crepe paper
ran down the center of each table
and on this miniature American
flags were placed as an added pleas
ing touch.
AT the conclusion of the serving,
Commander William j. Nelson took
able charge of the meeting and
called for the introduction of
guests. A number were present and
all responded briefly following in
PRODUCTION, expressing their enjoy
ment and appreciation of the cour-
tesy extended to them. Norma Ruth,
Little, small daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Russell Little, entertained
with couple of songs and Ray
Wollaston lead the group in singing
a few popular numbers, with Mrs.
Ira Miller at the piano.
AS closing remark, we would
say that these Legionnaires not only
proved themselves valiant fighters
in World War /, but somewhere they
also learned the estimable art of
true hospitality. Both the men and
their lakes proved themselves gra-
cious hosts and hostesseS.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
Move Farm
Machines
Is Plan
U6XU

HELENA, March Ala depart
ment of redistribution has been set
up for the State of Montana by the
War Production Board to handle the
listing of all items of idle and sur
plus farm machinery, road mainte-
nance equipment and industrial ma
chinery Of, all kinds and materials,
said Oscar A. Baarson, District Man
ager Of the WPB Helena office to-
day. E. J. Kelley, Of that office,
has been In charge OF the depart
ment and has already been instru-
mental in shifting used farm ma
chinery, farm tractors and indus
trial equipment from one county to
another. It is expected that this de-
partment can play an important part
in supplying the needs Of the farm
ers and ranchers in the State.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
SELLS KALISPELL NEWSPAPER

Last week H. j. Kelly, publisher
and editor of the Flathead Monitor
at Kalispell, sold the paper to c.
T. Kavanagh, formerly part owner
of the Shelby Tribune. Mr.. Kelly
has been identified with the pub
fishing business in Montana for 81
years and with the Monitor for the
past 20 years. During that time the
Monitor has been known as one Of
the best weekly papers in Montana.
He sells out in order to retire.
Mr.. Kavanagh sold his interests
in the Shelby paper a few months
ago to his brother with whom he
had been associated, and since that
time has been in Alaska and Oregon
while looking for another location.
He is known to Montana newspaper
circles as a competent newspaper
man
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
Longer Periods
For Food Stomps

Under the ration token plan, three
red (meats-fats) 10-point stamps be-
come good every two weeks, on
Sundays, and five blue (processed
fruits -vegetables) l0-point stamps
become good on the first day of each
month. To reduce last minute rush
buying just before stamps run out,
the Office of Price Administration
increased the period for which
stamps may be used. Thus, the 80
red points and so blue points which
become good each month may be
used at any time during a period
of from 10 to IL weeks.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
SERVICEMAN'S RAIL TICKET
rs FOUND, AWAITS OWNER

A serviceman's furlough ticket,
good for round-trip transportation
between New York and Libby
Mont, has been found on a North
Shore Line train between Chicago
and Waukegan and is being held
by ]. M. Michaels, North Shore Line
general passenger agent, at room
602, 70 W. Monroe ST., Chicago, Ill,
where 1t may be claimed by the
owner: The ticket was purchased in
New York on March 10, and was
found Sunday night at 1890
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
Red Cross
Drive Now
Over S1644
Will Reach Quota
BY End of Another
Week, Is Belief.
WORK IN BEHALF
OF WAR PRISONERS

The Red Cross War Fund had
reached $1,644.27 the first Of the
week according to Mrs. Clay Park
er, chairman. Several solicitors have
not reported yet so there is no
doubt that the drive will be over
the top in another week. Troy
has collected $935.35, thereby al
ready exceeding their quota and
they are still collecting. Mrs. Par
ker reports that the pledges turned
in will put us well over the top
The children of the school col
lected another box of used jewelry-
This was shipped direct to the
Service Mems League in San Fran
cisco. Two other boxes were shipped
from here and they went to KALI
pell. A letter from Miss Jacie Willis.
thanked us for the contribution and
said they had sent out over 100
pounds.
A new committee, the prisoner a
war committee and a part OF the
home service committee, has been
created to supply current informa-
ton on relief measures taken By.
the Red Cross in behalf Of Ameri-
can nationals held by the enemy.
and advise OF postal and other req
ulations governing communications
with prisoners. 1t will be provided
with list of prisoners from South
Lincoln county. There are about
10000 Americans held by Germany
and Japan. 1t will do its best to
provide relatives and friends Of
prisoners of war with the most re-
cent and accurate developments con-
corning prison camp conditions, re
lief measures, and communication
regulations. Mrs. j. A Krall II
named chairman Of this sub-com-
mittee. As new information is re-
ceived, it will be supplied to the
local newspaper for publication.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
IN Gaping CEREMONY

Miss Clara Belle Dierman of Eu-
reka, a student at the Montana
Deaconess Hospital of Great Falls,
received her cap at the Gaping
Service last Saturday evening.
Gaping" is one of the outstanding
events in the life of a nurse, for
it marks the completion of the pre-
liminary course of training.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
DEPARTMENTS TO BE MORE
EXACT

Occupational deferments must be
more exacting, particularly with
Registrars under the age Of rs, in
order to meet calls of the armed
forces, the Director of Selective
Service has notified local boards
The combined strength of our armed
forces has been fixed at 1850, 100
by July |. 1914, and as Of rehfuary
/, some 9,352000 has entered m3lY
tary service.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
NEW GAME WARDEN HERE

K. O. Fallang arrived in the city
during the past week to assume the
duties of deputy state game war
den succeeding Ray Ellingswood
who has been transferred to Ham
ilton for the present. Mrs. Filing
wood is visiting relatives in Butte.
Mr. Fallang comes from White
Sulphur Springs, Mont. His wife
and children will follow him at the
end of the school year.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
Changes In
Gasoline Rules
CHANGES IN

CHANGES IN
Beginning April l, the five-gal-
lon r." ration coupon, for nom
highway users will be good for pur-
chase at authorized filling sta
tions," as well as for gasoline pur-
chased at bulk plants or delivered
to private storage tanks, OPA an
nounces. The "A" ration for mo-
florists is now two gallons weekly
in all parts of the country. On the
Pacific Coast, the "B" ration has
been cut from 400 to 400 miles a
month
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
A SUGGESTION FOR YOU

Postmaster De Rosia has circu-
lar from the postoffice department
urging that the public be impressed
with the importance OF using the
correct A. P. O. number in address
ing mail to soldiers. It is said that
thousands Of letters are not de-
livered because OF lack of the A.
P. O. number or the wrong num-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23

committee to feel out the sentiment
and reach a conclusion later. Walter
Neils stated that if the churches
planned to hold services in the ev-
ening, he would close down the
night shift at the plant during the
time Of services.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23

Later--Just as WE 60 to pr q
and since the above item \ -
turned in by the Publicity Com
mittee, it has been learned that
the quota for the county, has
been reached
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
Shows Net
Proceeds OF
Over $3.50

Report submitted by Mrs. e. T..
Richardson, county chairman, on In
fantile Paralysis Fund drive:
Eureka, Mrs. Burr Alverson,
chairman ....-...........-..,$ l94.2l
Eureka, rural, Mrs. e. L.
Richardson, chairman ........ 1891
Lihhy-Miss Mildred Euck,
chairman ................................ 1880
Troy, Mrs. w. F. Morrison,
chairman .......................... 1909
Total net proceeds in
county ...........-......$ $3.50. 05
Chairmen Expenses
Eureka .................... 223O
Eureka Rural, None.
Libby .............................. 2.25
Troy -..................-......... 17OO
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23
Dear Mrs. Richardson.

Dear Mrs. Richardson:
There seems to be some misun-
derstanding regarding Camp Aqua.
We now have clear title and abb
stract to the Bartlett Well owned by
Hanson Horse Packing Co, from
Butte. We paid 100000 for 1870
acres. Location: Sec. 20, Twp. "a
N. of Rye %, w. M NJ, in Lake
county. Definitely no Indian rights
connected with it in any respect.
Temperature of the water lbs f.,
the hottest we'll we know of in the
state. Capacity is $4,000 gallons of
water per day
II there is any further informa-
ton | could give you please do not
hesitate to call on me as we want all
errors corrected.
Sincerely,
CAMP EQUA, INC.
(Signed) H. Gladys Bratsbergn
Cor, Sec.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23

Total expenses of chairmen$ 41.55
County chairman expenses,
Mrs. E. L. Richardson
December-Trip to Libby,
room | night, 4 meals IS 3.65
February = Room rent 2
nights, meals .................. 6.25
December, January, Febru-
airy, March-Postage, pa
per, letter file ......... $50
February-Trainfare ........ $50
February-Postage allowance
for 1914 ............................ $50
S 1900
Gross proceeds ......................S 1901 so
Total deductions from gross
proceeds observation-disclosures 1855
Total net proceeds over
county ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 84Z.Oo
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-03-23

chapter.
SO per cent RENTED to the Ma
tional Foundation.
Mrs Richardson wishes to take
this time to thank all who assisted
in making the campaign success.
There have been inquiries relative
to our own Montana's Camp Aqua.
The following letter will answer
some of the questions that have
arisen:
Evening star., 1944-05-24
500 More Homeless
las Des Moines River
Continues Rampage
By the Associated Press.


DES MONIES, May 24.-The
f1ood-swollen Des Moines River last
night continued on the rampage
from above Des Moines to Ottumwa
which has cost IL lives.
The greatest danger appeared to
be at Ottumwa. where an estimated
500 persons were driven from their
homes and 5-foot rise in the river
was forecast by Friday.
Army engineers from Fort Leon
ard Wood, Mo. with amphibious
motorized equipment, were ordered
to the Ottumwa area to assist in
rescue work.
New rainfall added to the danger
in the Des Moines Valley. Keosau-
qua, below Ottumwa. had more than
7 inches of rain Monday night and
yesterday. and it was still raining
last night.
Below Des Moines farmers con-
tinued their round -the-clock battle
to save a 2-mile levee which pro-
tects thousands of acres of rice
farm land. The river level stood 10
feet above the level of the land
behind the 1evee.
A Red Cross representative who
had surveyed part of the area
stricken for six days with floods and
tornados estimated the damage to
buildings in Is northwest and CEN
trail counties at $2,345 900, but that
was only part of the loss. 1t did
not cover livestock losses, which
are expected to be heavy in flood
areas, or damage to property other
than buildings.
Evening star., 1944-05-24

some of his subordinates have
made accommodations with the
Germans.
He said the Allies are planning to
send 1.-The largest possible supply of
weapons" to Tito, who will have a
personal military representative in
London.
Just a few hours after disclosure
that the Polish National Council
had sent representatives to Moscow
possibly seeking to set up a rival
government to the Polish govern
ment in exile here, Mr.. ChuNhill
expressed regret over the inability
to bring renewal of relationships
between Russia and the Polish ex-
lied administration.
Hopes for CO. ordination.
"We must take care to say moth
ing that would make an agreement
more difficult in the future" he
added, saying he was anxious" that
the underground movement should
help rather than clash with the ad-
vancing Red Army.
He said, however, he held the i'm
preston that things between Russia
and Poland are mot so bad as they
appear ON the surface"
Swinging into the delicate SUBJ
ject of French relationships, Mr.
Churchill said the reason the United
States and Britain have not been
able to recognize the National Lib
Grafton Committee as the country's
provisional government lis because
we are not sure it represents the
French nation as the governments
OF Great Britain, United States and
the Soviet represent their coun-
tries"
He argued that 1--WE do not wish
to commit ourselves at this stage
to imposing the government of the
French Committee upon France,
which may fall under our control
without more knowledge than we
now possess of the situation In in
terror France.
But he emphasized that I'VE shall
have no dealings with the Vichy
government or any one tainted with
that association" and disclosed that
with President Roosevelt's approval
he had invited Gen. Charles de
Gaulle to pay us a visit over here
in the near future"
He said he had been informed
that Gen. de Gaulle would be very
glad to come.
There is nothing" Mr.. Churchill
commented. like talking things
over"
Mr.. Churchill asserted the At
lantic Charter in no way binds us
about the future of Germany. It has
no qualities of a bargain or contract
with our enemies"
He said the charter remains the
guiding sign post, expressing vast
body Of opinion among all powers
now fighting against tyranny"
Mr.. Churchill declared the princi-
pie OF unconditional surrender will
be adhered to as far as Nazi Ger
many and Japan are concerned.
There is no question of Germany
enjoying any guarantee that She
will not undergo territorial changes
Evening star., 1944-05-24
preted," he contended the basis for

preted," he contended the basis for
his action was:
mo business or property that is
essential to the conduct of the war
is immune from the exercise of that
power, subject to the requirement
of fair compensation imposed by the
fifth amendment"
This is not an argument that the
President has the power to seize
every retail store and every corner
grocery" he declared. 1T is an argu-
ment that a company enjoys no
special immunity merely because it is
in the mail order business"
WLB Attitude Described.
Mr.. Biddle suggested that if Mr.
Roosevelt had waited in the Ware
case until strikes spread to othel
industries "he might have avoided
criticism, but he would have risket
disaster"
Tracing the history of what h,
called the companys "recalcitran
attitude" in 20 cases before the Wa
Labor Board, Mr.. Biddle said tn,
WLB believed there was danger O
strikes not only in other plants o
the company, but also in othe
companies.
A special Senate subcommittee in
vestigating the same labor disput
made plans, meanwhile, to issue it
findings before the end of the week.
Evening star., 1944-05-24

worth Of Government property In
the bomber plant.
Willow Run is producing on
schedule and viii meet Its May
quota at the same time allowing for
two days for the inventory.
while it is known that the Willow
Run bomber plant has established
an enviable record for efficiency and
economy Of operation, 1t Is necessary
that an inventory be taken at this
time in the interests of the Govern.
ment and in planning future produc-
ton. Similar inventories are sched.
uled for other Defense Plant Corp
plants In this area whenever produc-
ton schedules and efficiency Of oper.
alton will permit"
1t was announced recently that Will
low Run has been producing one
B-A every working hour.
Evening star., 1944-05-24
Sedition

Continued From First PageD
Evening star., 1944-05-24

if it would seem that the making
of such changes render more secure
the peace of Europe" he said.
I'VE intend to set up a world
order equipped with everything nee
essary to prevent the repetition of
the horrible destruction of this and
the last war"
He declared this world order would
be equipped with all necessary at
tributes of power in order to pre-
vent the breaking out of wars or
the long planning of them by rest
less and ambitious nations"
Orders Backed by Force.
He said plainly this world order
must be backed by force.
There must be a world council
comprising the great states which
emerge from this war, who would
have to keep in being minimum
standards of armaments to preserve
the peace ana the world assembly of
all the powers. The latter could only
be settled after the formidable forces
we are facing have been reduced to
complete submission.
The future toward which We are
marching across bloody fields and
frightful manifestations of destruc-
ton must be based upon broad and
simple virtues and upon the nobility
of mankind. 1t must be based upon
the rules of law which uphold the
principles of justice and fair play,
which protect the weak against the
strong, If the weak have justice on
their side"
He said the world structure would
'embody a great part Of what was
gained to the world by the structure
and formation of the League of Ma
tions, but we must arm our world
Organization and make sure it has
Overwhelming military power"
Il hope and pray that this may
be established and that we may be
led to exert ourselves to secure these
permanent glories and achievements
which alone can make amends to
mankind for all the heroism and
sacrifice which Is their glory" he
said.
Evening star., 1944-05-24

| tCOntlnued from FlrSt rage.
deputy national leader, and Max
Schwinn, former West Coast leader
Name Changed Twice.
Questioned by Special Prosecutor
Joseph w. Burns, Gissibl. telling his
story under constant objections from
defense counsel, said the name of
the organization was changed from
jTeutonia Society to Friends of Hit
ler At that time. he explained, Hit
er was organizing his movement in
Germany and they raised money for
ltle cause. After Hitler became
hancellor of the Reich in January
| 1888, the name was changed again
Ito Friends of the New Germany, the
witness said.
WAS there any change in the pur-
poses OF the organization?" Mr.
Burns asked.
Justice Eicher overruled a chorus
of defense objections to this ques-
tion as improper. The witness said:
"Yes. Up to the time Hitler came
to power it was the purpose in the
United States to appeal to the Ger
man element in this country and
also to obtain financial support Of
Hitler. After that, no more money
was sent to Germany, but We con-
tinued to spread our propaganda
in the English language"
Distributed Books From Germany.
The witness said they received
newspapers, books and pamphlets
through the foreign department of
the party in Germany and from
other sources in the mother coun-
try. 1--WE distributed them in this
country" he added.
The Friends of the New Germany
eventually became the Bund, Gissibl
explained.
Asked who was eligible for men,
bership in the Bund and it's preced-
ing organization the witness said:
ANY one who believed in the Ma
tional Socialist philosophy of life
and was of German blood"
Members wore uniforms, he said,
and these at first were Identical with
the German storm troopers. Later
they were changed to the Cd (or-
der service type in Germany and
finally the organization adopted a
uniform that looked like" that of
the American Legion.
Gissibl said that at meetings the
members went through calisthenics.
were taught ito protect themselves
and sang national Socialist songs,
such as the Horst Vessel" They
received instructions in their mis-
sioa he added, and sometimes pas
sages from Hitler's ''Mein Kampf"
or ether Mani writings were read.
They gave the Nazi salute and greet
ed one another with Hell Hitler,
he said. and later simply with
Hell" and "Sieg He'll"
In another courtroom Justice Jen-
nings Bailey announced from the
bench that he would not hold in
contempt Of his court Martin Pop
per, secretary of the National Law
yers' Guild, who distributed state
ment praising the contempt convic-
ton of Mr.. Laughlin. Justice Bailey
said he was not determining whether
or not it was contempt of Justice
Eicher's court.