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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-17
Good News

During these years when the ma
tional debt is mounting into astro-
nomical figures and when no one
knows what the outcome is going
to be, it is most gratifying to learn
that some public officials are
watching expenditures carefully and
are planning-and successfully-to
get their unit of government out d
debt. One might be excused for con-
Guiding these days that it isn't quite
the thing to plan to get out OF debt.
Nevertheless we know Lincoln
county taxpayers will commend
their board of county commissioners
after reading the news on the first
page of this issue in respect to the
new tax levy.
Federal taxes are sure to be hign
for many years to come. And It
local taxes can be somewhat cut
it means just that much lessening
of the pressure on the pocketbooks
of all of us. 1t is indeed good news
that the board of county commits
sioners has released to the county
during the past week.
There will be very few, if any
who will question the wisdom c.
an additional levy at this time so as
to retire all county indebtedness
within three years. Especially s
that wise when despite an addition
al levy of mills for bond retire
ment purposes, the total levy can
be cut by 1888 mills. There is ground
for commentator when large
chunk can be cut out Of the coun
ty debt while at the same time re-
ducing the total county levy.
BY this action Lincoln county
joins the parade of growing num-
Der Of state and county governments
that are reducing taxes, Some day
we hope the federal government will
learn how to do it.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-17
What Other Editors Have
To Say
TANIMANY TACTICS
{Kalispell Inter Lake,

Frank Kent today devotes MS
column to what he terms the
bought vote which he says Will
give the New Deal an edge of IL
to Is million votes in the coming
election, and assure the continu-
ance Of the administration in pow
er unless, something drastic is done
about it.
This is no news to anyone who
has followed the political trend. Mr.
Kent points out that in 1896 and
l940 the WPA provided the bought
vote, cast by people who were on
the federal payroll and naturally
wouldn't vote against their own
meal ticket The WPA passed out
Of the picture but its place has
been taken by the army of over g.
100000 federal employees, and this
federal payroll has been padded in
the states where it is needed most.
This is merely the application Of
the tactics of Tammany Hall, on a
nationwide scale 1t is really very
simple. All that is necessary is for
the party in power to put enough
on the payroll to swing every cleo
ton. Then it is very easy to tax the
pay roll for the bought vote"
Mr.. Kent suggests that the Repub-
Leans should meet this issue head :
on and expose it. This might not in
fluence single one of the federal
employees and their relatives and
friends who make up the IL to Is
million bought votes, but it might
influence enough of what is called
the free vote" to turn the trick.
There is also the possibility that
the Solid South may not stand
hitched. They cannot vote the Re
publican ticket6 but there is talk cf
holding a convention to nominate
an American Democratic candidate.
II they should do this it would be
curtains for the New Deal.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-17

A great deal of cockeyed propa-
ganda is being circulated these days.
Some Of it may be sincere. Some is
undoubtedly intended to confuse
and mislead.
Some of that sort of propaganda
is that which refers to profits be-
fore taxes" made by some lines Of
business. Will someone please ex-
plain how any profit can be realized
until taxes are paid? Taxes are just
as much cost Of doing business
as is money paid out for labor
materials. And no money goes into
anyones pocket as profits until tax
es are paid. But for those whose
object is to stir up confusion and in
still bitterness in the minds Of tic
voters, it naturally sounds much
better to tell of profits before
taxes.
We should like to quote from TIE
May bulletin OF the National City
Bank Of New York, which is said
to He a recognized statistical autho-
Tity We give this quotation for
what it is worth, with the surmlse
that it may be an cye-opener to
some who have been reading about
profits before taxes.
This bulletin purports TO show
what has actually happened during
the war to SO Of the largest manu-
featuring corporations in the coun-
try 1t says that during the years
1940-l943 the combined sales Tor
gross income) Of the so companies
went up lab per cent. Their costs for
wages and salaries went up 172 per
cent. Their taxes went up 225 per
cent. But their profits went DOWN
IA per cent.
Profits are being made, of course.
But to talk about profits before
taxes" just isn't talking sense.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-17
MORE NEWS FROM THE SOUTH
PACIFIC

Sgt. Charles Smith, in letter
from New Guinea, tells of the high
price Of Strawberries in Australia
where he went recently on fur
Tough. Eight shillings Cor $1.28) for
a box of "a berries. He also spoke
of meeting Sgt Carl Morrison, also
of Troy, now stationed in New
Guinea with an ack-ack battery. A
visit from Jack Benny and Carol
Lands broke the monotony. Ev-
eryone on the field attended both
shows, making such large crowd
that those in the rear needed field
glasses to see the stage Jack Benny
had supper in the mess hall Of
Charles detachment and then sat
around talking, or shooting the
breeze" which the boys liked even
better than the shows.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-17
TROY TIDRITS

Miss Alice Mettler returned from
Great Falls Saturday, where she
has been on short vacation. Miss
Mettler attended the fair while ct
Great Falls, and reports many in
teresting events.
Mrs. A. E. Kessler, Mrs. Doris
Swanson, Pfc. James d. Huffman
and Mr.. Hoisington drove to KEEL
logg, Idaho, Saturday to visit with
Ray Hoisington, Mrs. Kessler's
brother. Pfc. Huffman is a nephew
Of Mr.. Hoisington ard home on a
furlough from the South Racific
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Seims were in
Troy Monday evening on business.
The boys that have been stationed
at Spar lake have been in Troy for
a few days this week. These BOYS
are enjoying a much deserved rest
after fighting fire for some time.
Mrs. Charles Mattill arrived this
week from Buffalo, Mont, and is
getting settled in her new home. Mr..
Mattill has been here most Of the
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-17
Maxi CiUilian Morale

A significant editorial appeared in
a Cologne neWspaper-Cologne, the
home Of the once happy, carefree
Rhinelanders who cheerfully boasted
Of German wine and German song"
and one Of the first cities to feel
the horror of the early mass raids.
1T is not easy to calm ones
raging nerves." says this news
paper, and then counsels re-
straint and studied concealment
of ones personal feelings, lest
others be affected, and warns
against the use Of sedatives.
This quotation is but one link
in growing chain Of evidence re-
vealing the state of German civilian
morale.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-17
@
B K | E + S by Baukhage

The japanese Domei agency said
today that approximately 10000
school children had been evacuated
from Tokyo to rural districts since
July 8.
The new station Radio Cherbourg
opens its daily broadcasting pro-
gram with From the liberated soil
Of France, Radio Cherbourg speaks
70 yQu."
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-17

"A map is the foundation stone OF
any operation" says a long and
precise document issued by the
British Information service entitled.
-Liberating Continent-Index to
Invasion"
Maps required tor the Allied North
african landing filed an entire
warehouse at tho embarkation port
the British revealed.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-17

calculated to affect the election of
any federal officer can be put in
jail for a year or fined a thousand
dollars.
Now, the military fears political
embroglio as Br'er Fox feared
brambles. They are not particularly
DESTROYS of cutting of news from
the armed forces. They have no OBJ
lection to having the boys get into
controversy so long as it doesn't
interfere in the argument with the
enemy. But they have decided
dislike for getting into controversy
themselves. They say, There is
the law. We don't intend to violate
it."
Colonel Whites departure has
started q discussion, the end of
which is not yet. Will "GI Joe"
get his political news7 That de-
ponds on whether congress and the
army simply pass the buck back
and forth or whether something
definite is done.
Senator Taft said when he spon-
sored Title Five that in the arst
place he had no intention OF banning
works accepted as textbooks in the
schools. The senator met with army
officials, members Of the council on
books in wartime, and others in New
York on July 20 to discuss this ques-
ton.
Taft also said to me that he felt
the law need not interfere with fur
nishing the service newspapers with
news generally circulated here. He
said ii the army asked for a clari-
flying amendment, he would be glad
to take it up with congress.
| have also talked with Senator
Lucas, coauthor OF the original SOL
dier's vote bill. He said he con-
sidered it "a little short OF stupidity
to deny the boys overseas or
wherever they are. OF all the in
formation that any citizen in this
country can obtain" He said he
thought something ought to- be done
to liberalize the regulations ON pub
licity.'
Definition Needed
There is no sign at this writing
that the army will make request
for clarifying amendment but it
will be all right with them ii what
is considered propaganda directed
to the election Of q federal Office
holder is clearly defined. Meanwhile,
why shouldn't the military want to
toe the line? Their. commander-in-
chief "a political candidate himself)
is Democrat. Their secretary OF
war, the venerable and party-loyal
Henry Stimson, is good Republi-
can. What about Colonel White? He
must have known what was ahead
Of him when he tried to make the
Stars & Stripes metropolitan news
paper. He must remember as very
well do the headaches he and | and
the rest Of the old Stars & Stripes
staff caused GHQ-G2D up in Chau-
mont, in the last war.
The Stars & Stripes of World War
II appears in London, Algiers, Casa
blanca, Oran, a weekly edition from
Naples, editions out Of Cairo for the
Middle East That is a publishing
undertaking Of no mean proportions
intended to suit real "GI."
But if newspaper is any good
for anything, it is supposed to view
with alarm and point with pride
come election time. 1t takes a real
argument to sprout vote. And that
is what the army says congress says
the Stars & Stripes must have no
part in. Meanwhile, you don't expect
political argument in the service
publications if it is going to cost
some honest colonel with wife and
family to support, thousand dol
lar fine or year in jail. There
will have to be Qualification of the
law.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-17
JACK BROWN IN FRANCE

Mrs Jack Brown has received
word that her husband is now in
France Pfc. Jack Brown was dis
appointed when he had to stay be-
hind during the invasion of France,
but he will no doubt be able to see
plenty of action now
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-17
TROY NEWS
HOME FROM SOUTH PACIFIC
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,

Pfc. James D. Huffman arrived
here Thursday to spend a three
weeks furlough with his mother,
Mrs. A. f. Kessler. He is a nephew
of Commissioner Chef. Hoisington.
Pfc. Huffman, first guAner on a
mortar squad, has spent the last
two and half years in the South
Pacific.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-17

Half Of the nations commercial
forest is second growth timber, re-
grown on cutover land. Future har-
vests will come from third and
fourth growth timber, as the pres
ent trend to sustained yield logging
increases
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-17
OTTO NELSON PROMOTED

Cpl. Otto Nelson's mother has re-
ceived word that he has been pro-
NOTED to sergeant. He is with the
Engineers Dept, at Camp Clai-
borne, La. Congratulations Sgt
Nelson
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-17
TROY GIRL MARRIES

. Miss Mae Page became the bride
Of Pvt. Charles Endicott in simple
service Wednesday, at Libby. Mrs.
Endicott is a graduate Of Troy high
school and has made her home here
with her sister, Mrs. Ralph Krona,
for several years. The young couple
left Thursday for Sheridan, Wyo.,
where they will visit with Pvt. En-
dicott's parents, stopping enroute
at Walton, Mont, to visit with Mrs.
Endicotts family They plan to re-
turn to Troy before Pvt Endicott's
furlough is over on the 18th. So
far no plans have been announced
beyond that time. The many friends
of the happy couple extend their
congratulations and best wishes.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-17
DINNER PARTY

Mrs. D. F. FeWkes and Mrs. Rus
sell anderson We're co-hostesses at
a diDher party Tuesday evening al
z O'Clock The table was beautiful
with cut flowers. and places were
set for Dr. and Mrs. Z. f. Dixon,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Farris, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Dunkle, Mr.. and Mrs.
Norman Korn, Mr.. and Mrs. Gro
yer Smith, Mrs. George Strom, Mrs.
Julia Strom and Mrs. Edward
Laehn. Bridge was enjoyed after
the dinner. A most enjoyable even
ing was the comment of all attend
ing.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-17

Intuition is the strange instinct
that tells woman she is right,
whether she is or not
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-17
HOLY TRINITY, TROY

(EpiscopaD
Monday, Aug. 81, evening prayer
and sermon, 5 .. m.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-08-17
Is Pure Nonsense

A great deal of cockeyed propa-
ganda is being circulated these days.
Some Of it may be sincere. Some is
undoubtedly intended to confuse
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-17
Speed Seen
On Surplus
Compromise to Reach
House on Monday

WASHINGTON, Sept. Is (INS)
Senate and House conferees to-
day forecast quick action BY Con-
gress next week on their COM
promise bill 10 set up the ma
chinery for selling 100 billion dol
lars worth of surplus war goods.
The conferees. after two weeks
OF daily meetings, announced they
had approved final drafts of the
rewritten measure-after making
a last-day switch 10 three-mem-
Der board as the top authority
flor the program.
The House will get the bill
Monday. The Senate has recessed
until Tuesday
Mean while, the companion
measure, the reconverSion and de-
mobilization bill, remained in the
air, with the House group due
for instruction Monday after fail
ing TO agree with the Senate
conferees on a compromise.
Substitution of the three-mem-
Der board with full authority 10
handle the surplus war goods
program was the only reversal
of earlier compromises. 1t took
the place of what conferecS
termed the 'hydraheaded' plan
of having a board of four and
an administrative director, with
their actions subject TO veto by
the reconversion director.
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-17
Scientist Offers Lnter-Law Theory
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leaders.
These are the fundamental
causes of war.
If the primary causes are re-
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No one man alone, his name
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The conditions, the invisible
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The man who throws a match
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which the driving elementary
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-17
ELEMENTS OF PEACE

The primary elements of world
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tinuous, now called social security;
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The primary driving causes of
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Populations greater than the
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SEEDS OF WAR

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markets or be it for food produc-
ing territory.
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.Wi||kie Seen
As 'Kibitzer'
Foreign Affairs Stand
Is Termed Unjust
BY FULTON LEWIS JR.
copyriTht. 1914 BY KIM Features

WASHINGTON. Sept. l6--So
far as the Dewey presidential
campaign is concerned, Wendell
Wlllkie seems 10 have elected TO
play kibitzer's role. as the curse
OF 4 shaking start
The young New York governor,
despite his seasoning in past New
YORK political campaigns, is new
In The big time Of the top major
leagues. and his first two cam
paign speeches betrayed a definite
modicum Of uneasy feeling OF his
way. IL is always so
His crowd in Philadelphia, while
gratifying in its enthusiasm, was
not what Roosevelt had in the
same auditorium in the opening
speech of his campaign. back in
1910.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-17
CROWD DISAPPOINTING

Doubtless. the pinch OF gasoline
rationS and the fact that much
Of Philadelphia's male population
Is nth. siaf4ft-,-f ad-sorrethiug 70
do with II, but an untitled fringe,
around the edge Of an auditorium
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starting campaigner
With that stage setting. Will
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the foreign policy picture except
Willkie. was most anhaPplly
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By KARL II. Won wIEGAND

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enlist and philosophers bringing
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which he has worked 20 years.
The inter-law theory deSignateS
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