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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-22
Buys Plant Of kootenoi Light
8 Power Company at Troy;
Token Over by N. |. & P. Co.

Final steps were taken last Fri
day for the closing of a transaction
that had been pending for some
time-the purchase OF the Kootenai
Light & Power Co. of Troy by the
Montana Light & Power Co. An
nouncement was made last week of
the purchase Of the Montana Light
& Power Co., by the ]. Neils lum-
Der Co. of Libby. The Kootenai
Light g. Power Co. owned the dis
tributing system at Troy
This transaction eliminates one
company in the light and power
field at Troy and hereafter the
company that produces the electric
current at it's hydroelectric plant on
Lake creek will sell the power d.
rect to the Town of Troy. Another
advantageous result of the new ar
rangement is that it eliminates alb
sentee ownership and places the
generating and sale of electric pow
err in the hands of local people
insofar as the Town of Troy is con-
cerned.
A. v. Dunkle, general manager of
the Montana Light & Power Co.,
will have full management of the
distributing system at Troy.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-22
Red Cross News

Material has arrived and women
will be busy for the next few weeks
cutting kit bags. Anyone who is
willing to give an hour or so Of her
time to either sew or cut will please
contact Mrs. Marvin Kessel.
In the thick of the invasion fight
ing, American Red Cross represent
atives are at the side Of the fight
ing men. They are the channel of
communication between the man
and his family here in case of a
problem While the men war on the
enemy, the Red Cross wars on the
worry that affects the morale
providing emergency communica-
ton on home problems, comfort ar
ticles made by volunteers in home
chapters, doughnuts and coffee from
Red Cross girls, recreation setups,
leave area hotels, and invaluable
services Of recreation specialists, so
cial workers and medical social
workers In the hospitals.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-22
Yak Mon Found
Dead in Ronch Home

James Palmer was found dead
sitting upright in a chair at his
home in the Yak district Tuesday.
Sheriff Frank Baney and Harold
Gompf went to bring the body back.
He had been i'll for some time, so
death was from natural causes.
James Alfred Palmer, who has
resided in the Yak for nine years,
was born at St. Thomas, Ontario, II
years ago, and passed away at his
home June 20, 1914. His wife pre-
coded him in death in 1912. One
daughter, Mrs. Helen Spangle, of
Spokane, and a brother, Vim. O.
Palmer, Of Spokane, survive him.
Funeral services will be held at
the residence in the Yak Friday,
June %, at Q p. nj, with burial
there. Further announcement is not
available at this time. VIM. Palmer,
and Mr.. Spangle, son-in-laW, will be
here for the funeral, Mrs. Spangle
being unable to attend
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-22
Poper Collections
Falling Down

HELENA, June 21.-There is far
more salvageable- waste paper in
the country than is required to meet
ali war production and civilian
needs, yet the public nationally has
failed to salvage this material to
meet the requirements at any time
this year, James j. Flaherty, Chair
man, Waste Paper Consumers In
dustry for Salvage and Conserva-
ton, announced today.
He stated that during the month
of April, when the collections were
at the highest point SO far attained,
the shortage amounted to 10000
tons. Normally, paper collections
sag during the summer months be-
cause of school vacations. Failure to
meet requirements during the time
when a reserve should have built up
means that all collection programs
must be maintained during the COM
ing months, or further drastic cuts
in the use of paper will have to be
enforced
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-22
War Stimulates
obor-Monogement
Committees

8 HELENA, June 21-Six new la
bor-management committees have
been set up in region IL of the
War Production Board, it was an
nounced today by Lewis M. Browne,
regional representative, WPB, Min
neapolis.
Three in Minneapolis are General
Dairy and Equipment Company, Su-
perior Separator Company and
Franklin Transformer Company
Others were the Dakota Tractor
Company, Fargo, N. D.; Carney
lockwood Company, Mankato, Min
nesota, and the Madison Silo Com
pany OF Winona, MINI.
There are now 81 such labor
management production committees
in the northwest, said Mr.. Browne
The reaction of labor and manage
ment in this region to allied land
ings in France last week had seri-
Gus and stimulating effect on NOR
ale, as all labor management COM
mittees have pledged support
through greater war effort. This APP
plies to the Duluth district and to
labor-management committees in
Montana, especially with the Ana
conda Copper Company.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-22
hree Western New:
Employees Are
Now in ItoIy

Dave Holz, former Libby man and
Western News employee, is in Italy
and is doing editorial work on a
group of army newspapers. He
writes Mrs. Holz, who is in Libby
now, that not long ago he had sue
ceeded in getting in touch with Hal
Hall, also in Italy and a former
Western News reporter. The two
men had agreed to meet in a nearby
city on certain date, but their
plans miss-fired and they missed
each other by one day.
Dave had asked for Sill Sacco's adj
dress so as to look him up, Sacco
being another Western News man
now in Italy, but later wrote that
Sill was SO far away he feared he
would be unable to meet him.
Mrs. Holz says that both Dave
and Hal are hoping to secure work
on the army magazine, STARS and
Stripes" but have not yet done So
At last reports Hal was connected
with the air corps.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-22
No Contests
On County
Ticket
Few Candidates in
Primary Election, To
Be Held July 18.
NOT MUCH INTEREST
SHOWN so FAR

The primary election in Lincoln
county will unquestionably be a
quiet affair, so far as contests for
county offices are concerned. Last
Saturday was the closing date for
the filing Of candidates. and it finds
no contests for any office on both
the democratic and republican tick
cts. There will be contests in the
general election for county offices,
but none in the primary election.
Following are the candidates for
the various county offices, on both
the republican and democratic tick
cts.
Democratic Ticket
State Representatives, William F.
Hafferman.
County commissioners o. Hoi-
sington.
County Attorney Thomas D.
Long.
Justice of the Peace, Libby Town
ship-H B. Wallace, Guy e. Brick
Wollaston 1.-TWO to be elected).
For Precinct Committeeman-No.
is, Libby-Grace D. Miller; for Pre-
cinct No II, Warland, E. N. Wood
ward.
Republican Ticket
State Representatives "A. Krall.
County Commissioner-Non
County Attorney-Oliver Philips.
Justice of the Peace Troy Town
ship. B. Farris.
No candidates for precinct COM
mitteeman or committeeWomen
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-22
Over One-Third Of
Bond Quota Is Sold;
i ota| Of $33,666.75
Reports From All Parts Of County
Indicote SoIesmen Are Meeting with
Success - Lorge Sum Still Needed.


The 5th War Loan Drive in Lin
colin county is progressing steadily
and reports to date show that $780,
666.75, nearly third of the E Bond
quota, has been reached. However,
Mrs. c. w. Gildea, Drive chairman,
urges that everyone that possibly
can buy still more bonds because
the last two-thirds OF the quota is
much harder to make.
Sales at the headquarters have
been as follows: June IL, $685.. 90;
June Is, $18l875; June IA, $l575 90;
June Is, $2700.00; June Is, $1931.25
June II, 100000. June 10, $2287 so;
June 20, $2850O0; making total Of
$14,94750 in E bonds sold. F. l..
DeRosia reports that the Post Office
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-22
Used Cars
Under Price
Control

Beginning July 10, all used pas
sad cats come under pnioe apn-
troll the Office of Price Adminfstra-
ton has directed. All sellers-in-
dividual owners as well as dealers
come under the program. Ceilings
will vary by model, body type and
make and will cover about 5000
models manufactured from 1887
through 1912. There will be an "as
is" and warranty price for each
model and body type. Ceilings will
drop at the rate of four per cent of
the 'sas is" price every six months
Permissible additions to ceiling
prices are provided for extra equip
ment. Separate prices are given for
each of three geographical regions.
When a sale has been completed, the
buyer and seller must fill out a
transfer certificate and turn this in
to the buyers local War Price and
Rationing Board Nearly four mil
lion motor vehicles went out of use
in the United States in <l942 and
1913 and have not been replaced, the
Federal Works Agency reports.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-22
Officer Comes For
Lincoln County Man

u. S. Deputy Marshall Johnsrud
was in Libby Tuesday after Russell
Bauer of Fortine, who was wanted
because of failure to report under
Selective Service. Johnsrud had
with him while in Libby man
from Thompson Falls, member of
the Jehovah Witnesses cult, whom
he was taking to Butte for Selective
Service violation. Bauer was also
taken to Butte.
There are extenuating circum-
stances connected with Bauer's
trouble. 1t is said that he original
ly reported when called by Selec-
tive Service but was rejected for
physical reasons. Later he left For
tine for Idaho, failing to notify Sc
lective Service officials of his
change of address. Eventually he
was again called for service and be-
cause of change Of address, failed
to respond. Bauer gave himself up
to the sheriff's office when he
learned that he was wanted, and il
is said he is willing to accept serv-
ice il permitted to do So
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-22
What 5 News.
In Wartime
Montana
vERIFICATION CENTER

Everey ration coupon used in
Montana and five other Rocky
Mountain states are explained now
for validity at the OPA Regional
Notification Center at Denver Colo.
Since June Is, all banks handling
ration currency forward ration cou-
pons to the Denver center for veri-
fication as to validity. At the cen
ter the coupons, including gasoline,
food, sugar and shoe ration stamps,
are inspected by corps of special
lists trained to detect counterfeit
and stolen coupons. Invalid coupons
from Montana will be reported to
enforcement officers in the OPA
district office at Helena.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-22
Another Beor
Becomes Too Bold;
Shot by Roncher

Louie Burrell and family had the
exciting experience Of shooting a
large bear right from NE back
door Of their home last week. Ac-
cording to the report, the family
was attracted by much noise from
the chickens and upon investigation
saw the bear out in the back yard.
After some discussion, it was de-
cided that Bruin must die, or they
should be troubled repeatedly with
him. He was very bold and walked
right up to the back porch, at which
time Burreu felled him with a shot
through the temple He measured
a good nine feet.
Before meeting his doom, Bruin
had eaten two setting Of eggs, which
would have Matched in two or three
days, as well as several baby chicks.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-22
()ne- Third
of Fuel Can
Be Saved

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$1,000 harae o..,n . -ha.,is - -
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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-22
SEND FATHERS DAY CABLE
GRAM FROM PACIFIC

H. R. Richards is another Libby
man who received a cablegram
from his son, Harold Jr., on Fathers
Day. The young man is with the air
corps and his last known station
was on the Hawaiian islands, He
recently wrote that he and other
Libby boys had been royalty en-
tertained by Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
Kienitz. 1t appears that all Libby
men who make Honolulu become
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Kienitz
sooner or later, which makes it
mighty nice for the men so far away
from home.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-22
Formers Should
Play Safe Buy
Insecticides Now

HELENA, June 20.-F armers are
urged today to start purchasing
their supplies of arsenical insecti-
cides. Uncertain transportation ia
cilities and container shortages
might delay last-minute orders, Os-
car A. Baarson, Helena WPB Dis
trict Manager said today.
The shortage Of containers is one
of the most pressing problems fac
ing the arsenical insecticides indus
try today. The War Production
Board strongly urges the reuse of
containers whenever possible.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-22
LEAVE FOR ARMY SERVICE

Lester Wilson Flory and John
Henry Nelson left Libby June 20
for Fort Douglas, Utah, for Undue
ton into the army. Three other
Lincoln county men-Gilbert G.
Bailey, Ralph Decker Riley, Charles
Thomas Peters-have already been
indicted elsewhere.
D. O. Mount, Selective Service
board secretary, says there will be
no pre-induction, call for July. How
ever, there will be call by the
armed forces Of men who have al
ready had their physical examina-
ton, to report to Butte. From
these the ARMY and navy will select
what they need.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-22
LIONS CONVENTION

A group OF Libby Lions and their
wives returned Sunday from attend
ing the three-day district conven-
ton Of Lions International held in
Lethbridge, Alta, on June Is. Is
and II. Those going from Libby
were Dr. and Mrs. L. Mossman, Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Church, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Don
Hargreaves and Bill Allen. They
report an excellent time, most hos
pitable treatment, and large num-
Der in attendance. There were about
$40 Lions present and, with their
wives, made group of about $50
to sit down to the banquet, which
was the big social event Of the con-
ventiOn.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-22
PRICES CONTROLLED

Fresh apricots, plums, sweet cher
rles and Italian prunes have been
brought under the price control for
the first time, the Office of Price
Administration announces. The new
controls, which became effective on
June ID, will mean reductions OF
from Is percent to IS percent from
last years retail prices. The new
prices include dollars and-cents
ceilings at shipping points and spe-
cific markups, which result in retail
prices considerably. below those pre-
vailing last year.
SHOE RATIONING
Shoe rationing will continue in
this country until there is marked
Improvement in the supply situation
according to a statement issued by
the War Production Board, the Of
ice OF Civilian Requirements and
the Office of Price Administration.
There Is no indication that any such
increased supply Of shoes will be a.
valuable for civilians during the re-
manning months Of the year, the
three agencies announced Latest
figures supplied by the OPA indi-
cate inventories declined more than
oS million pairs in 1943, and will de-
cine q million pairs in 1914.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-22

has sold $937.5O, making total in
Libby of $15,885.00.
Many Districts Report
Mrs. James Cobbledick, president
of the Troy Woman's Club, reports
that the Kootenai Valley State Bank
has sold $5,975.0O and the Post Of
flee $2,662.50, making total in
Troy of $8,63750
AT Eureka and vicinity where the
American Legion is taking over, E.
L. Benson, chairman, reports sale
of $593750 in Eureka ana $1031 Is
in Fortine.
D. A. Gilchrist and Mrs. E. N.
Woodward report that Warland
sales amount to $17O675
According to VIM. Griffiths, chair
man at Rexford, their post office
has sold $46875.
Reports show that there is q
county wide cooperative effort to
make the quota assigned by the
State headquarters. A number have
asked about quotas for individual
communities in the county but the
County Committee is neither
equipped nor has authority to divide
the quota. Everyone in the county
must work together for the goal
and The splendid reports coming in
bear testimony to the fact that they
are.
Much Interest in Bomb
Bond headquarters in the Fashion
Beauty Salon building will remain
open through June Oath, through
the generosity of Mrs Honora Nc
Comas who has arrived home to
open her shop but will wait until
next week. Future bond booths will
be announced later.
Much interest is being shown in
the bomb at headquarters on which
purchasers of bonds may write their
names Many chuckles accompany
the signing OF this missile to be de-
lvered to TOTO or Hitler. Several
! small children visit the window fire.
Quently to see their names which
they have 50 proudly inscribed.
| One purchaser OF bonds HAS been
saving pennies and other small
change for some time and brought
down TO 1ulI pint jars, enough Tor
a bond for her child. Another pur-
chaser brought in 800 pennies, wrap
ped in rolls.
The J. c. Penney window is at
tracing much attention this week.
E. j. Barkee, local manager, de-
cided that one of their large win
dows would be an attractive place
to display pictures Of those in the
armed services SO there is a large
number there and each one has the
name Of the person on it. Mr.. Bar
kee says that they will leave the
pictures there through the 25th and
anyone else wishing to add to the
collection to please do so. They
will be removed the 26th so there
will be no danger from fading be-
cause of too long exposure in the
bright light of the window.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-06-22

%has sold $9375O. making a total in
Libby of $15,885. 90.
The sub., 1944-04-27

the United States as one would next door neighbors.
 The case of the Bonus Marchers and the political football that was made of their cause is now history, but somehow I am glad that the final chapter of their departure from the National Capitol has not been written down for the ridicule and censure of our grandchildren. But I remember that memorable day, when, by order of the Presi- dent, mounted troops drove out the last five hundred Bonus Marchers with bull whips. I stood and watched, a helpless obServor, in Columbus Circle and wept un- ashamed, and in the white hot rage that filled my heart I took sol emn oath that I would do my part when the time arose, that this could not happen again in the land of the free and the home of the bravei
 - And now the time has come. We all, capital and labor. must face the future with facts and fearless hearts. We must realize that the reward of cowardice is fascism and otalitarianism. That capitalism triumphs but a day under fascism and then sinks to join labor in It's bitter ignominy of slavery and worse under a cruel dictator hand. We must recognize from this day forward that we need each other to keep faith in the demo- cratic ways of life. We must re- member we are brothers and that we truly are our brothers keeper Rowland Bishop
The sub., 1944-04-27
AAF Issues Magic Quilt As Safety Aid To Combat Pliers

A multiple purpose quilt has been developed by the Army Air Forces to contribute to the safety of combat fiers. A product of the Material Command, Wright Field, Dayton. Ohio, the quilt will do about everything attributed to the legendary flying carpet except whisk is owner from roof-top to roof-top.
 The AAF's magic" quilt Is made of water -repellent material weighs only 2 4-5 pounds and is stuffed with chicken feathers. These not only give warmth but enough buoyancy SO that 1t can be used as a life preserver. If so used, the quilt is folded lengthwise and tied around the wearer's waist. It will sustain man in the water indeh- nitely.
 There are tie-straps along the edges of the quilt SO that it can be set up as a pup tent or hammock. It also makes cozy sleeping bag. and A slit in the center enables the wearer to drape it as 8 coat or poncho.
 The quilt when packed makes a compact bundle of only IA to 12 square inches. When opened, 1t measures 6 by 4 feet. It bears the usual o. D. color on one side and brilliant orange on the other. The familiar olive drab on the one side is to make the quilt in conspicuous when concealment Is necessary. The orange hue on the other side makes it valuable for signalling purposes.
 The quilt is packed in a water proof, non-toxic carrying case made of lightweight material. A strap permits the user to sling the unit over his shoulders and carry it about easily. The case itself can be used for storing water.
The sub., 1944-04-27
FROM THIS DAY FORTH

January first Is looked upon by most people aS a day for new res- olutions. a day to look forward to a new and happier future. Accord ing to fable, January. named for Januarius, the god of the future and the past, who is represented by two faces, one looking forward, and the other backward, Is also 8 time for retrospection.
 And so on January first I found myself remembering. Remembering not only the pleasant but also he unpleasant facts of the past. To 8 labor leader thoughts are of work and wages. Forward looking thoughts are turned to post war planning that truly the phrase, ''That these men shall not have died in vain," becomes at long last something more than trite phrase.
 Tn the time of war, industrial war workers are the recognized second front. The feed line that furnishes not only food for the mouths of our first line comrades, but also a direct contact with our ammunition dumps. our Air Force, our Armies, our Marines. our Coast Guards and our Navies. In this War of War; feed line not only for our own armed services, but also the military of all the AL lied Nations. It is sobering and comprehensive thought.
 How could I fall to remember on this special January 1st, 1914. our c.rst duty. as members of the great industrial second front-Post War Planning? Many who should feel this supreme duty to the re- turning repatriates from all the war torn fronts of the world are turning deaf ears to demands for a council table of war against post war want. The most frequent de-
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Famous American
MACARTHUR. DOUGLAS

United States General. born Jan uary 26, 1880. Following service In the Philippines and at Vera Cruz, he went to France during the World War and was with the Army of Occupation until 1919. Promoted to command of the Third Corps area in 1925 and to command of the Philippine department in 1928, he was made chief of the general staff in 1880. In December 1885, at the request of President Manuel Quezon, he was assigned to'super- wise the organization of the na- tional defense forces of the Com monwealth Government of the Philippine Islands. He has been decorated by nearly all the coun- tries of western Europe. as well as by the United States.