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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-03
JOINED IN MARRIAGE

The home, of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
McClain was the scene of q beau
tiful but simple ceremony when
Miss Alvera Swanson became the
bride Of Private Vern Vorhies, with
the Reverend Hubert Hasskamp
reading the vows, Saturday even
ing at nine o'clock.
The bride was charming in a
semi-formal rose colored two-piece
suit, cleverly trimmed with white
bows, and carried white accesso-
ries. She wore corsage of pink and
white roses. Her aid-of-honor, Mrs.
Frank McClain, was attractively at
tired in gold suit and wore cor
sage of roses.
The bridegroom was attended by
Frank McClain.
The young couple left on Monday
for klamath Falls, Ore, where Mrs.
Vorhies will make her home, as
Private Vorhies is with the military
police at nearby Tule Lake, Calf.
Mrs. Vorhies, daughter of Mrs.
Walter Johnson of North Dakota,
was employed In the box factory OF
j. Neils Lumber company before
her marriage.
Private Vorhies is the son of Mrs
Vorhies of Troy, and was formerly
of Troy, before entering the service
The young couple have many
friends who will extend their best
wishes for their success and hap
pineSS.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-03
CEILINGS ON RESTAURANT
PRICES.

BY August Is every eating and
drinking establishment in the coun-
try is required to post its ceiling
prices on 40 basic meals and food
items on an official poster supplied
by the War Price and Rauoring
Board, OPA announces. Prices are
to be the same as those charged dur
ing the week, April 4-10, 1943, ex-
cept that coffee is to be five cents
cup or pot unless the establish
ment charged more during the
week, October 4-10, 1912. While cell
ing prices on their posters must be
weekday prices, those concerns
that charged more for Sunday meals
may continue such extra charge.
Exempt from the regulation under
certain conditions are places opcr-
ated by schools, colleges, fralernities,
hospitals, private clubs and recog-
nized charitable, religious and Gil
tural organizations.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-03
NATURALIZATION DAY

Judge Dean King will be in Libby
on August Is when those applying
for U. S. citizenship will be exam
ined.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-03
What Other Editors Have
To Say
SMALL BUSINESS CONE TO POT
(Kalispell Inter Iaka)

SMALL BUSINESS CONE TO POT
(Kalispell Inter Lake,
Senator Wherry, member of the
Senate Small Business Committee,
which has just concluded hearings
here, made the statement that "the
nations small business has gone to
pot" and we think that anyone who
is at all familiar with the situation
will agree with him.
He bases his statement on test
mony which has been given at hear
ings held in various parts of the
country, and quotes q Department
of Commerce statement that there
were $4,000 less businesses on De-
cember |, 1913, than there were on
the same date in l941. These firms
didn't 60 broke, but were forced to
quit because of government regula-
tons.
From the standpoint of employ
ment this may not be so serious
during war time when so many men
are in the armed services Or defense
work, but it will be different in the
postwar period.
1t is said that small business or
dinarily furnishes over SO per cert
of the employment in the United
States and it is certainty that
with $4,000 firms out of business
there will be a great decrease in
jobs for the returning service men
when the war is over.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-03
WAC LIEUTENANT COMING

Lieutenant Marie D. Hilton, re-
cruiting officer for the Womens
Army Corps, will be in Eureka Au-
gust and 8, and in Libby August
10, II, and IL, for the purpose of
interviewing women interested in
obtaining information regarding the
Corps.
1t. Hilton is sending an urgent ap-
peal to the women of Montana. She
reminds them that Every available
pair of hands are needed to keep
the invasion progressing, 70 keen
vital supplies flowing constantly TO
the men on the battle line, 20 care
for our sick and wounded fighting
men. our men who are fighting for
peace. Every woman in the war
helps lust that much to end it,"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-03
GASOLINE FOR THOSE ON
LEAVE

Members of the Armed services
will get gallon Of gasoline tor each
day of their leave or Through up
to 80 gallons, according to a new
Office Of Price. Administration poll
icy. No ration will be granted for
passes, for liberties or for leaves or
furloughs of less than three days,
at the suggestion of the Army and
Navy The member of the Armed
Services should apply for gasoline
rations to the War Price and Ration
ing Board having jurisdiction over
the automobile he is to drive ard
he should present proper leave. or
furlough papers.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-03
FIRE-FIGHTING SCHOOL ESTAB.
INSHED IN NHC

Establishment of an Army Engin-
eer Corps fire-fighting school-the
only such military training unit III
the country-at Fort Lewis, Wash
was announced at the headquarters
of the Ninth Service Command, by
Major General David McCoach, j.,
Commanding General, at Fort Doug
las, Utah.
Purpose of the school is to train
soldiers in the latest methods Of fire
prevention as we'll as fire suppress
sion Of aircraft and structural
blazes.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-03
DAILY VACATION 61BEE
0CN001

A daily vacation Bible school will
be conducted at the Log Church in
South Libby, beginning August 7
and continuing until the 18th,
Miss Gertrude Wilkinson OF Great
Falls will conduct the Bible school.
A constructive spiritual program
has been planned for those in at
tendance.
All children from the ages Of five
to Ia are invited to come.
REV. F. A. DALTON, Pastor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-03
HOSPITAL NOTES

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Rose
on July 80, a daughter.
The following underwent tonsil-
lectomies: Mary Rodgers on July
81; Betty Warrington of Spokane on
July 81; Mrs. Clark Hamor on Aug.
l; Pat Dolan of Troy on Aug. L;
Charlotte Gael on Aug. /.
Frank Decker was admitted July
81 with a fractured left leg. sus-
tanned when he fell from cliff on
to pile of logs while working in
the woods near Troy.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-03
MARRIAGES

Lee Green and Yvonne JARVIS of
Cranbrook, B. c., married by Rev.
E. Roy Fort on July q.
Vern T. Vorhies. of Seattle, Wash,
and Alvera Irene Swanson, OF Lib
by, married by Rev. H. Hasskamp
on July %.
Donald Duane Lind, Bremerton,
Wash, and Ada Theodore Copelan,
Cutbank, Mont, married by Rev.
E. Roy Fort on July %.
Harry A. Vanatta of Kalispell and
Wilma G. Bowles, Tacoma, Wash,
married by Justice of the Peace
Wallace on July 81.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-03
HORSES AND MULES "DEMOB-
HIZED"

determination of the Army re-
suited in surplus stock of $4,000
horses, an office of War Informa-
ton report on surplus war property
shows. Dealers bought the horses at
sales and sold three fourths of them
to farmers. Between 900 and 700
mules, also displaced by Army
mechanization, have been auctioned
off.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-03

A judge who was known for the
speed with which he disposed Of
cases, was asked to explain it.
Il always listen to the plaintiff,
and then / make my decision.
Never to the DEFENDANT
"'Well, ! did at first,--but found
out it confused me-"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-03
SOME NEW SCHOOL BUSES AT
uACT

After almost total lack of new
school buses for two years, WPB
approved a 1914 production quota
OF 5000, of which more than 2,400
already have been released to
schools where new buses were need
ed to prevent absence and replace
unsafe equipment.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-03

1t happened in a crowded ele-
vator.. A large woman in short
fur jacket let out scream. A small
boy directly behind her said, def
antly-"I did it. It was in my face,
so / bit it.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-02-17

avoided in the postwar period. Recent
Department of Labor studies have indi-
Gated the possibility of an unemploy-
ment of 12000,OOO within six months
after the close of hoStilities. Faulty
and ill-planned government policies
could easily SNOWFALL this figure up TO
the largest unemployment total in
American history. America will not and
cannot accept the consequences of such
Il social breakdown.
(5) The maintenance of labOr'S So
Cial gains. 1t is imperatively important
that the next administration be guided
by an intelligent and sympathetic I'M
derStanding of the increasingly con-
Structive role of organized labor in our
present economy. The last twelve years
have seen the American Labor move
ment coming of age Collective bargain
ing is no longer Il debated cause: it is
an accepted national policy. The duty
of industrial statemanship today is
to direct the vast social energy of or
ganized labor, once dSSipated in the
| struggle for union survival, into col
| labOrative productive functions. Labor
is ready and eager for such Il creative
| future.
Co The protection OF our national
interest. The close of the World War
will confront America anew with the
| problem of our future relations with
! the world We recognize the pitfalls
| t,.h N 4 - 4, ST ~ -
graphing with this intricate problem.
| Already important voices are being
raised in our midst urging the nation
to make commitments which would
| bind us to postwar responsibilities OF
such incalCulable cOStlineSS as to bank
lllpt our home economy. Such commit
mentS would also dangerously increase
the possibility of American involve
ment in future foreign conflicts.
Certainly, America must do its after
war part in alleviating human suffer
| ing. AS in all previous emergencies, we
viii give generously to the relief of the
destitute in the war-ravaged lands.
But we must make certain that such
benefactionS shall be in the form of
| terninable gifts, rather than c0ntinU-
| inc obligations. We can not embarIl
any ruinous policy or raising the
standards of other peoples at the cost
of lowering the living standards of our
own population. The American interest
must be paramount in our minds ut all
| times Labor insists that the candidates
in 1914 clarity their positions unmis-
taLably upon this issue.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-02-17

by Il central agency, governing labor
problems, there has developed more
than - federal agencies which issue
regulations and decisions affecting
terms of employment and conditions of
labor These agencies, through their
regulations, directiveS and decisions.
have established definitely conflicting
policies"
Frey said there is no central agency
to which labor can 90 and arrive AT
definite understandings. "Such Il CEN
tlal agency-a central clearing houS"
- is induStry's essential wartime
need"
The metal trades leader urged that
Il central agency ill labor matters BE-
created without further delay 50 that
the morale of the American workers
may be restored' and advocated SCI
ting up of such an agency within the
Department Of Labor.
Legislation No Remedy
Declaring that there is accumuiatin%
evidence that the home front was
"drifting toward Il dangerous division
of viewpoint and purpose, Frey CON
1inued:
1T is worse than folly to look to
| legislation TO improve this situation,
| for legislation and its administration
never have, and never will, make men
brave, patriotic or united.
What is gravely disturbing is that
| there were strikes. each of which r|-
| duces the necessary War-producti"n
| program and which may well, at Il
| critical moment, prevent the armed
| forces from having the material re
quired for victory.
Strikes, or threats of strikes. were
intolerable and indefenSiblc, but pro
titeering and mismanagement of labor
relations by management and govern
ment were equally indeienSiblc, he
pointed out.
1T is not Il few labor leaders call
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-02-17
AFL Members Of
WLB Urge Rdise
In Wage Formula
MeonY. Wdtt. Vol. Brown
low Ask President For
Realistic Change

Washington ID. {. GLNSD.-FOllOw
ing up previous demands for changes
in the Little steel" wage increase
formula, American Federation Of La
Dor members of the National War
Labor Board asked the board TO re
wise upwards the formula limiting pay
increases to - per cent Of the .Janu-
AIRY, 1911, rates.
The four AFL members - George
Meany, Robert Watt Matthew VOL
and James BrownIOw petitioned the
board to request President Roosevelt
to modify realistically" an executive
order limiting increases to the Little
Steel formula ''as heretofore defined by
the War Labor Board for the rise in
the cost Of living between Jan. !, 1911
and May /, 1912
They asked also that employers be
allowed to apply the increases without
obtaining approval from the WLB.
The AFL members directed atteu-
tion to recent Investigations by the
labor members of the Presidents Cost
of-Living Committee whose report indi-
Gated living costs have risen 43.J per
cent since January, 1911.
The time is now at hand when the
National War Labor Board must can,
didly admit the insutliciencieS of price
control as currently applied the labor
members said in ending their petition
Neither its original assumption nol
its subsequent hopes that price con
troll would effectively preserve those
standards of living which are possible
in time of war have been realized by
| the NWLB.
Further denial of the workers war
time inequities can lead only to dis
satisfaction and Illustration"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-02-17
Most Soldiers Accidents
Bldmed On Carelessness

Washington, d. c. ILNS).-Care-
leSSneSs is held responsible by the
Army for the majority of accidents to
soldiers. \ War Department summary
on study of 1,14l accidents of all
types during Il recent maneuver cover
ing two months shows that 70 per cent
of the cases as involving ''relatively
green men"
Lieut.. Gen. Lesley J. McNair. Com
mander of Ground Forces, says the
evidence that the majority of injuries
are due to careleSSneSS proves the
importance of StreSSing the precaution-
AIRY measures"
OF the total number of injuries the
report Indicated 23 per cent We're Suf-
fered by soldiers "on pass or, although
on maneuvei, in such Il way that the
injuries were not considered incidental
to their military duties"
Use of weapons. including gunShot
wounds, caused only 81 of the injuries
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-02-17
Do You Know?

That the keynote of interest on the
Consumer Wage-earner Front this
month is the new ration token program
which OPA will put into effect Sun
day, February 27. Labor is concerned
because the token system is another
step to simplifying rationing. It's time
and money-saver. Buying time will be
cut in half.
That it costs the Government nearly
S1,5OO,OOO to produce 125,OOO,OOO copies
of a ration book. With tokens in use to
supplement ration stamps, War Ration
Book Four can last 96 weeks The
savings on printing alone far outweigh
the cost of tokens.
That under the present point ration
ing program, stamps are worth 8, D.,
plan, red and blue stamps in War
Ration Book Four have a value of ten
points each, regardless of the number
printed on them.
Five blue stamps, worth ten points
each, will become valid the fifth day
VI tsIll lllolll L llltc lCu
worth 30 points, will become valid
every two weeks beginning February
-.
Tokens come in two colOrS - Blue
tokens to be used with blue stamps,
and red tokens to be used with red
! stamps. The tokens will be used as
change" with consumers using them
much as they use pennies.
Below are the new validity dates for
blue and red stamps. Tokens have nc
expiration dates.
| Blue StampS-Stamps Nos. AS, BS
CS, DS and ES become valid on Feb
- and expire on May 20.
Red stamps-Stamps Nos. AS, BS
and CS become valid on Feb. q and
expire on May 20. Stamps Nos. DS, ES
and FS become valid on March II and
expire on May 20.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-02-17

agreed to this plan and the League Of
Nations approved it. In 1922 Congress
unanimously endorsed the establish
ment of Palestine as the Jewish na-
tional homeland and it has reafirmed
this action several times subsequently,.
British Change Front
unfortunately, the British Govern
ment has seen fit to change its former
policy. II has issued regulations which
will. in effect, forbid further immigra-
ton Of Jews into Palestine. This action
comes at "A time when the need of a
haven for the victims of Hitler'S bar
barors persecution is greater than ever
before.
The American Federation Of Labor.
which has always been staunch sup
porter of the establishment of Pales-
tine as a Jewish National Homeland
believes it is proper and just for our
Government to exert its influence in
behalf of that cause
Confidence Al Stake
We feel that the good faith Of the
! United Nations in this war would be
| impaired if Great Britain is allowed
to break its solemn pledge TO the Jews
which was made after the last war.
| We hope that passage of this reSo-
luton will be instrumental in prevail
ing upon the British Government Il
| live up to the BaIfour Declaration
| thereby inspiring greater confidence
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-02-17
AL Pledges Support To Bill
Urging u. S. To Act To Keep
Palestine Open To Refugees
HOMELAND FOR VICTIMS OF PERSECUTION

Washington D. C. OINS).-The American Federation of
Labor will give active support the resolution introduced Jointly
in the Senate by Senators Wagner and Taft calling the u
its good offices to the end that the doors of
Palestine be kept for free entry of Jewish refugees
and in the postwar period.
Announcing the ederations backing Of the BILL President
William Green said
palestine designated homeland for the Jews during
the first World War Our Government and the British Government
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-02-17

ing strikes or issuing threats for the
fun of it.
The problem arises through mil
lions of workers, men and women. in
plants at times have received no
prompt or adequate. consideration"
President Frey~sald, that threats Of
conScription of labor, threats of any
kind by any one at this time, only tend
TO make bad situation worse.
Efficiency Big Need
What the nation now needs is eff
Cicnt federal organization in the field
of labor, instead of the diSorganiZation
that now exists" he said in conclusion.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-02-17
RUSSIAN PRISONERS ESCAPE

London.-The BRUSSELS paper, Nou-
veau Journal. reports that Il conSide-
cradle proportion of the $500 Russian
prisoners of war originally employed
This has been made possible by the
Belgian workers who have made ever
effort to conceal Russian prisoners
when they are hunted and 10 feed and
cothe them from their own meageI
SInnliaS.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-02-17
Confusion Injuring Morale,
Says Frey. Asking Central
Agency In Labor Matters


Washington, D. C. QLNSMorale Of industrial workers has
seriously injured by an almost impossible administrative
condition Government John Frey president Of the Amer-
Federation of Labos Metal Trades Department charged in
speaking the weekly Labor for Victory presented
by the AFL.
Failure national labor policy to which labor can look
guidance responsible for injury to workers morale
President Frey declared.
nstead of national labor policy" he added administered
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-02-17
AL Given Big Majority
By Rubber Plant Guards

Washington, d. c. The National
Labor Relations Board certified the
American Federation Of Labor as the
exclusive representative for collective
bargaining Of all guards and fire force
employees at the Institute, W. Va,
plant Of the United States Rubber
Company following an election in
which IS votes were for the AFL, and
, against
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-02-17
10000 WOMEN IN BANK JOBS

New York City. ULNS). - Women
employed in banks throughout the ma
ton number 100000, the 'TravelerS
Cheque" bureau of the American EX
press Co., reports. A 80 per cent in
crease is reported since the war
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-02-17

in the justice and fairness of the post.
war decisions the United Nations win
be called upon to make"
Evening star., 1944-01-03
Dorothy Dix Says

Dear Miss Dix: I am 18 and have
been married six months to an Army
ofncer. I know my husband loves
me, or he wouldn't have married me,
and I don't exactly envy any other
girls their looks or their figures, but
when he remarks about this girl
being a good-looker, or that one
having nice legs, just get hopping
mad. OF course, I know he is teasing
me, but am afraid some day I'll
just cut loose and say lot of things
I will be sorry for.
There is one girl in particular he
kids me about. She is a married
woman about 26 years old. When
she is all powdered and painted up
she looks about my age, but she
hasn't a trim shape. She is already
fat. We were friends once, but she
flirts with all the men she meets,
and when my husband started say
ing how good looking she Is it made
me hate her.
But even II she wasn't around,
some other woman would be, and I
know I can't keep him tied at home
all the time with a blanket over his
head so he won't see them. So will
you please tell me what should do.
PEASY.
Answer-Wen, Peasy, you've got
to realize the fact that the world
Evening star., 1944-01-03
Round About the House

saving adult steps. The or 4 year
old has great amount of energy to
burn up. 1t cannot possibly hurt
him If this steam is diverted toward
small errands and small tasks which
60 to make up for the efficiency Of
the household.
After taking stock Of your home
front war-plant you will know Just
where you have slipped from your
production standard. You will know
where you must cut down on extra
effort to make room for essential
endeavor this next year. II you have
found 1t difficult to make up your
mind to live simply, you will UNDER
stand after the effort Of the holidays
how silly 1t is to cling to an out
moded standard which demands all
Of your health and strength to fulfill.
Keep up with the news and the
times. Adjust your schedule to the
ever-accelerated pace which will be
demanded this next year.
In this way you will keep your
household rolling along at a steady
gait. You will store up strength for
the emergencies that you will be
called upon to meet. You will keep
your inspiration bubbling to refresh
yourself and all who know you-and
be able to meet the end Of this year
IN tune with the times.
Evening star., 1944-01-03

Now is the time to think OF spring
OF budding green things, gentle
breezes, soft showers-and spring
cleaning. Spring cleaning is more
than just a seasonal job of drudg-
cry with mop, pail and dust cloth.
1t also serves to call to our eye
the little things about the house
that could be improved. Refresh
your home with new embroideries.
These spring flower designs are
simply darling on anything-place
mats, scarf ends, centerpieces, nap
kins. pictures, or even lingerie
pillows.
Pattern envelope contains hot
iron transfers for eight designs, four
large ones about 6 inches; four
small ones about 3 inches; color
chart, stitch illustrations and full
directions.
Our 60-page multicolored book of
Needle Arts, containing five free
patterns and many other sugges-
tions for dressing up your home
and yourself, is now available. Send
your request for this book to the
address listed below, inclosing 20
cents In coirE to cover the cost and
mailing charges.
Send II cents (coin) for pattern
No. 2045 to Needle Arts Department,
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Station D. New York :, N. Y.