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The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1946-07-27
Afombomb fear
is fhe root cause

IN the meantime I had sad evil
dence of the cost in Stalingrad,
Kharkov, Rostov j.. Leningrad
alone lost more civilian lives than
our total British losses, military
and civilian.
The change in the tone of press
and speech was the more vivid in
contrast to what I had seen.
What caused the change?
During the war unity was
the dominant note. Today it is
disunity. Why?
Fear. Fear is the root cause.
Fear for loss of possessions. Fear
for loss of power and property.
THE possessing classes fear
Socialism and Communism. They
fear loss of power.
Personal fear eliminates in I'M
perial fear, as when MIR. Bevin
urged that Russia's claim to
share control of Italy's African
colonies was cutting across the
throat of the British Empire.
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1946-07-27
A Churchmon Says:
a ChUrchmon Says:
Genuine Peace Farley Requires
q Change in our Foreign Policy
THE RT. REV. HEWLETT JOHNSON. Dean of Canterbury

London.
RUSSIA has rendered an in
comparable service to the COM
mon cause my heart bled for
Russia. 1 have felt the in
tense desire that we should be
suffering with her and that we
should take more weight off
her"
In these words, Mr.. Winston
Churchill expressed the thoughts
and feeling of the mass of his
feIlow-countrymen when Russia
bore the whole brunt of war. He
pledged the pooling of all our re-
sources. He promised that all
technical aids of war should be
shared with our Allies.
Compare that promise with the
prolonged secrecy over the atom
bomb, and contrast that spirit
with the spirit of the Fulton
speech and the talk of many les
ser men.
SLOWLY and imperceptibly,
change has taken place. The suf-
ferings of Russia, her share in
the common victory, the relative
proportion of the cost, sink into
the background, and men in the
street are encouraged to regard
Russia as potential enemy.
When I left England in April,
1915, when Russia was battling
at the walls of Berlin, the British
press still echoed with praise and
gratitude.
Returning three months Ia
ter, I was shocked at the
change. Emphasis on the cost
had receded; criticism was
prominent.
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1946-07-27
Afombomb
causes diSfrUSf

THERE is parallel fear on Rus
sia's side. Fear prompts Russia's
attitude toward her immediate
neighbors.
From the west or south, attack
has invariably come: the Swedes
under Augustus Adolphus; the
French under Napoleon; the Ger
mans under Hitler and the Kai-
ser. Ourselves and many more
after World War I.
And attack was rendered easy
through the hostile nature of
neighboring States.
n 4 4
1T is fear that prompts Russia
to be assured that the govern
ments of all neighbors shall be
friendly governments.
The atombOmb will not in
timidate her. Russia has never
lacked courage. But the atom
bomb causes a Tightening of
all her defensive measures and
quickens her quest for the Sc
crets of atomic power, which
will not long eIude her scien-
fists.
Suspicion augments fear and
Russian suspicious of our pro-
testations grow inevitably, with
the revelation that even Mr..
Churchill's emphatic assertion
that we should share all techni-
cal discoveries with our Allies did
not prevent prolonged research
and final achievement of the
most effective technical weapons
Of war being kept profound
and unshared secret.
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1946-07-27

Europe, hold the voting power
and may at any moment line up
against her, offers small prom
Use of removing Russian fears.
y n n
NOR does the unhappy ham
ding of the Persian-Azerbaijan
situation by the Anglo.American
dominated Security Council help.
The sequel to the Persian dis
pute in an agreement between
AZerbaijan and the Persian gov
eminent which the London Times
halls as model agreement, re-
fleets no credit on UNO's acton
or attitude in keeping alive
the Persian question.
If the spirit which kept il alive
continues there is no hope of
peace.
AND if the world is to be split
into two major factions-the So
Wet Union with countries sym.
pathetic to her on the one hand,
and the western world of Britain,
the U. S. and all countries seek
ing refuge against dangerous
thoughts" by isolating Socialist
and Communist Russia IN the
other hand, war is inevitable.
There need be no war.
But If war is to be avoided we
must change our foreign policy.
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1946-07-27
There need
be no Wor

WE cannot hope to influence
the Wall Street element in the
u. s.; we can influence our owe
foreign policy, with which, de-
spite the success of Mr.. Bevin's
oratory at Bournemouth, very
many are i'll at ease.
The British people and the
British working class have not
yet said the las word.
But they must hasten to say it
if peace is to be secured.
Russia can neither be ignored
nor Overridden. Russia's indus
trial achievements are now
guaranteed; her unity is pat
ent; her potential manpOwer
equals that of Britain and her
colonies, Germany, France and
the U. S. all put together.
y \ y
TO drive what Mackinder called
the great world island" with its
immense manpower, its illimita-
BILE natural resources and its pow
er always to fight on interior
lines, into isolation or to chal-
lenge it, is folly and insanity.
Russia can be terrible as a
foe. She can be stalwart and
firm as a friend. And Russian
people seek friendship. They
seek peace. Wise craftsmanship
can secure il.
But its assurance needs a
change in our foreign policy.
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1946-07-27

were allowed to buy some at
discount were the following poll
ticos:
Michael L. Ig0e, $4,000
Michael j. O'Brien, $4,000
James Bowler, $12,5OO
A. j. Cermak, $4,000
Pat A. Nash, $4,000
Frank L. Smith, 100000
TODAY, Igoe is a federal judge
deeply involved in the city's trac-
ton scandal, while O'Brien and
Bowler are still city officials. At
the time, Cermak was Mayor,
while Pat Nash was chairman of
the Democratic party.
1t is no wonder that our pub
lie officials were mum on the
subject of utility swindles.
In 1947, the monopoly fran
chise of Commonwealth Edison
expires. According to the terms
of the franchise, the city then
has the right to purchase the
company's properties, and oper-
ate its own electric system.
y
IF the people of Chicago
awaken to this possibility, and
make it an issue in next springs
mayoralty elections, the city can
start burying the tradition of en-
sullation."
1t will mean fighting the old
Chicago tie-up of bankers, indus
trialists, politicians, and the press.
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1946-07-27

merce Commission, whose job it
was to regulate all public utili-
ties in the state. Smith made GER
tain that Insults companies were
not bothered. No wonder that In
sui was always in favor of reg
ulation!
In 1926, the payoff came. In
that year, Smith blossomed out
as Republican candidate for the
u. S. Senate. Soon it was dis
covered that Smiths angel was
none other that Samuel insult,
who contributed at least $125,0
to Smiths campaign. Although
Smith won the election, the In
sull angle raised such a stencil
throughout the nation, that the
Senate refused to seat him.
Although insult called himself
a Republican, actually he played
no favorites. For example, in the
one year of 1926, he contributed
$238,000 to the Illinois Demo-
Gratis and Republicans.
#-&
WHEN it was possible for a
direct financial contribution to
be made to the politicians, insult
found other ways. For example,
allowing individuals to buy stock
in his companies below market
price. In this way, the owners
could Immediately sell at a large
\ profit.
In 1881, one insult company
issued 100000 worth of stock.
Among the favored insiders who
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1946-07-27

We take JUNCTION for abandon
ing Egypt. But we move next
door and hold Tobruk and Ben.
ghazi; retaining our grip through
fear.
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1946-07-27

of the JDC makes friends with'a lamb that once was
the property of Streicher The farm itself upper right
is near Nuremberg, where Streicher is held prison.
r. Young Jew lower left feeding cattle is training
farmer. Man in uniform is UNRRA representative.
The peaceful pastoral scene Qower right is sharp
contrast to the turbulent days when Sreicher used his
farm homestead as sounding board of hatred against
the Jews
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
Loses 10
Sun.
By Robert Deister

Libby loses to Kalispell to p
The baseball game was one of much
variety, Involving a Is minute in.
terval while Jupiter Pluvius pour
ed sheets of rain on players and
spectators followed by mud baths
for the players when the game re-
newed activities. The crowd was
great, and certainly showed real
craftsmanship to bat along with
US.
With a score of 81 in favor of
the local VFW nine at the top
half of the eighth inning, the Kalis-
pell vets team took a squirt to wind
up with So in their favor. 1t was
a pitchers duel until that time. F.
Spencer pitcher his first ball game
of the year in good fashion scat
tering most of four hits until the
eighth when Kapispelps excessive
hits scored their runs. Plummer
also pitched good ball for Kalis-
pell,
We all really appreciate the fine
of the crowd and hope to
see another large crowd out next
Sunday, June 30, when the Troy
team visits here at 2.3O Come on
out let's see you at the ball park.
The Roy Score
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
DeRosio Elected
Stote Vice-Pres.

Postmaster Forrest DeRosia of
Libby, was elected I'd vice presi-
dent of the Montana State Associa-
ton of Postmasters, at the organi-
cations meeting in Billings which
was held June 19-2O-21 A good
attendance at the gathering is re-
ported by the Libby official, who
said the meeting was both pleasant
and profitable.
Postmaster Mcneil of Troy was
elected Lincoln county supervisor of
the association.
While in Billings, Mr. DeRosia
also represented the Libby Volun-
teer Fire Department at the con-
vention of the Montana Association
of Firemen. Much important in
formation was given relative to
firemen's retirement benefits
The Libby Postmaster stopped en-
route home at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Romo of Balm
field. Mrs. Romo is Mr.. DeRosia's
daughter
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
VIM. Roy McCIoskey
Funeral Fri. p. m.

Funeral services for William Roy
McCloskey. Libby, will be held at
300 o'clock tomorrow (Friday) af-
ternoon from the Gompf Funeral
Home in Libby. Interment will be
made in the Libby cemetery.
Mr.. McCloskey. who was taken
to St. Johns Lutheran Hospital last
Saturday, and passed away Tues
day, June IS, was II years, one
month and thirteen days of age. He
was born at Lanesboro Mimi, and
came to Montana in 1916. living
near Miles City until 1884 He
worked four years for the forest
service in Lincoln County, having
made his home in Libby for the past
IL years.
He is survived by two brothers,
Edwin A. of Albert Lea, Mimi, and
James of Oaks, N. Oak, and one
sister, Mrs. John Bohn. Milbank, S.
Oak. The relatives will be unable
to be present for the funeral SER
vices.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
MRS. FAGERBERG ENTERS
RACE FOR REELECTION

Jessie S. Fagerberg needs no in
PRODUCTION to the voters of Lincoln
County. She was a teacher in the
Libby Schools prior to her election
as county superintendent, and she
has always efficiently conducted the
affairs of her office She has SER
we'd as County Chairman of the
Lincoln County War Finance Com
mittee and held that position dur
ing all seven war loan drives. Mrs.
Fagerberg has been a resident of
Lincoln County for the past %
years. She attended the Montana
State Normal College at Dillon, is a
graduate of Eastern Washington
College of Education, and has had
additional training at the University
of Washington at Seattle, Washing
ton Mrs. Fagerberg holds life GER
tificiates in the state of Montana
and Washington.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
Libby Picnic
In Portland

Eighty persons who formerly
called Libby their home met in
the picnic grounds of Washington
Park, Portland last Sunday. Their
tables overlooked the beautiful Rose
Gardens and gave fine view Of
the city. While the setting was
that of the City of Roses, the spirit
of the gathering was definitely that
of the "old home town" with a
hearty handshake for friends who
had not seen each other since leav-
ing the Kootenai country.
After a dinner that savored of
Montana hospitality, the visiting
began and continued throughout a
shower which was contributed to
the occasion by characteristic Ore
gon weather. One answer to the
question of how the news got a.
round to former Libbyites was ex-
hibited by Mrs. Fred Manicke who
showed a copy of the Western News
with a heavy blue pencil mark
around the picnic announcement of
June goth. The paper had gone to
California to her daughter who re-
layed it to her mother with the
peneiled instructions, Nov be sure
to 60"
Long after the tables had been
cleared a group surrounding Jack
Swarens were swapping Libby yarns
and the crowd dispersed with the
announcement that the Libby pic
mic would be an annual affair.
Those who signed the register
were:
DR.. L. Mossman and family, Mr.
and Mrs. D. r. Kelly, Mr.. and Mrs.
H Richards, Dick Richards and
family, Mrs. Dina Foster, Mrs. Jen-
ME Breeder, Mrs. Maude NJ Keller,
Ida Minde, Herb Izer, Howard
Michaels, son and daughter, c. G..
Peggy Wikum, Carl
Crane, Nh. and Mrs. Henry A. Smith
and son, Harriet Wikum, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Noel and family, MIR.
and Mrs. Charles Martin and fam
lily, Mrs Rose Berg and Carol, jan
it'll Lee Hargreaves, Douglas Stick |
ney, Johnny Friend, Bill Martin,
Mrs. Fern Stout Mulkey, Mr.. and /
Mrs. Russell Collier and son, Mrs. (
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Karnes
and family, Mrs. Fred Manicke, Mr..
and Mrs. A. D. Bollinger dallas /
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan w.
Dyer, Mr. and Mrs. r. w. Swarens
and family, Gus Peterson, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank D. Francisco and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. p D. Boyle and
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Janikoski Gran
ces ShouWeiler), Mrs. Frances Pep
per, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Sanders and
Mrs. Geneva Bowen Estes
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. E. o.
Bergstrom and family, Mr.. and Mrs. |
A. A. Wood.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
State Official
Writes About
Libby Hatchery

The Western News received a let
ter yesterday morning from A. c.
Stubblefield Superintendent State
Fisheries, who comments on the
article published last week in this
newspaper under the heading, Lib
by May Lose Fish Hatchery"
Mr.. Stubblefield says: Anything
you can do to correct this impression
that the Libby boys have that we
intend to abandon these hatcheries
will be appreciated.
Excerpts from the letter follow:
"A copy of your paper under date
of June 20 has just reached my
desk. In this copy. I notice your
article entitled Libby May Lose
Fish Hatchery. do not know how
the sportsmen of Libby received this
impression from the talks we had
when I was in Libby recently" He
adds that he stated: 1T was costing
more money to raise fish at the
Libby Hatchery per pound than it
would at a station where warmer
water was available. I also told Mr.
Boyes I'VE are looking for a site
where we would have water avail
able which has a higher tempera-
ture Also, if we could find such
a site our plans for the future would
be to develop a new hatchery where
we could raise fish at less cost. How
ever we had no intentions what
ever of abandoning any of the
hatcheries mentioned until such
time as we could find site where
we could build a hatchery that we
feel would fill the needs of the
community. l also stated that we
are very much in doubt as to the
possibility of finding a warm spring
in that part of the country. I again
assured the sportsmen of that COM
munity that unless we find site
where we could develop more
suitable plant that we would not
and did not intend to close the Lib
by Hatchery.
1--WE discussed the possibility of
trucking fish in from Arlee and
when the Arlee Hatchery is COM
pleted that we will no doubt use
a part of the production there to
supplement the output of the Libby
Hatchery"
In conclusion it should be stated
that many Lincoln county sports
men have commented on the story
published last week and referred
to by Sup't Stubblefield,, and they
are unanimous in expressing bitter
and determined opposition to any
moving of the Libby Fish Hatchery.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
Install
Officers

Convention reports and the in
stallation of new officers last night
kept interest at a high pitch
throughout the special meeting held
by the Libby Lions Club. Presi-
dent Don Hargreaves opened the
meeting, and called on the various
delegates for reports and impress
sions on last weeks convention
of District 37W which is composed
of Montana and Alberta Lions Clubs.
Delegates from Libby who attend
ed the convention which was held
at Waterton Park, Alta, included
Don Hargreaves, E. J. Barkee, Bill
Allen, w. j. Harris, Paul Church,
and Fred Maurer. Ladies attend
ing from here were: Mrs. Har-
greaves, Mrs. Barkee, Mrs. Allen
Mrs. Harris and daughters, Mary
and Leone, Mrs Church and daugh-
tiers, Katherine and Helen.
The party left Wednesday of last
week and reached the Border in
time to listen to the prize fight
before crossing over into Alberta.
Quarters had been reserved for the
Libby delegation, so they had nc
trouble in having good accomoda-
tons. The group reports a splendid
trip and the best convention in the
history of the district. The books
showed a registration of TAO before
the last day, and many others came
late. The district contains SO clubs
and all but eight of the clubs were
Governors Marshall Murray, Kali
ispell, and Gordon Sorenson, Red
Deer, Alta, who completed their
term of office at the convention,
will be succeeded by Paul K More
land, New Dayton, Alta, Lion Mel
son, Cutbank, and Phil Lewis, Mis-
soula. The extra governor was add
ed to reduce the work and allow
more contact for the various clubs
with the high officials.
It is Of interest to Libby Lions
TO know that Gov elect Lewis is
a member of the Missoula Lions
Male quartet, and during the past
l9 years has never missed a meet /
ing. Singing had a prominent place /
the lighter moments of 4
he convention programs. The two
songs of outstanding popularity /
we're, Just Across the Border" lin /
Canada) written by Clarence Gun
bingham of the Missoula Lions
Quartet, and Have You Ever Seen
Montana?" In addition to being an
excellent business gathering, that
delightful atmosphere of interna-
ional friendship which has made
hese meetings famous, was most
throughout the entire |
Officers of the Libby club who
we're installed last night, are: Presi-
lent, E. j. Barkee, vice president,
L. J. Brown; secretary, Harold
wang; treasurer w. R. Littell; lion
amer, Fred Maurer; tail twister,
v. j. Erickson; directors, Don Har-
Paul Church, R. w. Smith
,erger, E. J. Driear, w. E. Partlow
nd w. j. Erickson
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
Auto CasudIs
Mount 10 Il
During June

Hazel K. Moore of Beverly, Mass.
suffered nothing more serious than
a damaged car and a severe case
OF surprise Friday when she ran
over a cow thirty miles east of
Libby as it slept complacently in
the middle of the highway The
cow, owned by Harvey Leslie of
the Fisher River country, met an
untlmely death as the result of the
accident.
Tuesday morning at 100 a. m.
another accident occurred four miles
east of Troy when Robert E. Zeig-
Ter of Cutbank presumably fell
asleep at the wheel of his Chew
rolet sedan.
The car Unexpectedly left the
highway turning completely over
and landing on its wheels in some
bushes. Zeigler and the other pas
sengers in the sedan, Mrs. Alice
Dennis, %, and sons, Ralph, 4. and
Donald, 2, escaped uniniured but
one side of the Chevrolet was badly
damaged.
Receiving serious injuries when
he was thrown from a truck Glenn
Garrison, 81, became the eleventh
accident victim in a series of June
traffic accidents near Libby.
Garrison with a group of younger
boys had been given a ride in a
truck driven by c. F. Kiffinger June
l9, while hitch-hiking to Throop's
Lake. In an attempt to pass Kiffin-
ger, an eight-ton truck driven bv
Ernest J. Behlbaum of Boomers
Ferry sideswiped Kiffinger's truck
l412 miles west of town, knocking
it from the highway to the railroad
track. Behlbaum did not wait to
see what damage he had done. but
sped on down the highway, PATROL
man r. w. Riddle reported.
Garrison suffered decorations of
the scalp and several Commissions and
abrasions on his face, arms, back.
and shoulders when he was hurled
to the highway by the force of the
impact.
Behlbaum received a SIS fine Fri
day on the dual charge of failure
to report accident and leaving scene
OF accident, according to Justice of
the Peace, H. S. Hepner.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
TWO CASES SETTLED
IN POLICE COURT

There were two cases settled dur
ing the past week in the Libby pol
ice court, H. S. Hepner, Justice of
the Peace, presiding:
June 19-Ernest ]. Dehlbaum. of
Boomers Ferry, arrested by R. w.
Riddle, was fined $500 for failure
to report accident and leaving the
scene of accident
June &c. L. Kaupish and Knute
Johnson, both of Cutbank, arrested
by Deputy Game Warden o. j. Mol
lar, plead guilty and were fined
$25 and costs each for fishing with
out a license.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
The Presbyterions
Install Officers

The Presbyterian Church was the
scene of a special ceremony during
the regular worship service this
past Sunday morning During the
service two new Elders were or
dained to serve on the Session. The
office of Ruling Elder is held for
the rest of ones life, and it has
been many years since the Libby
church has elected new elders. The
two men who were ordained were
Mr.. Erford Jacqueth and Mr.. Dom
aid Rice.
Following the ordination of Ed
ers was the installation CT three
new Trustees. Those who were in
stalled to this office were Mrs. Art
Mr.. Harold Sarenz and Mr..
Theron Stillman.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
WALLACE AGENCY REAL
ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Wallace Real Estate Agency re-
ports through Fred H. Maurer, man
ager, the closing of a deal whereby
Harold Bitterman purchased the
splendid ranch of Albert W. Gram
bauer six miles down the Kootenai
from Libby. Mr.. Bitterman has
now moved on to and is working
the ranch.
Harold Bitterman sold his nice
residence on Lincoln Boulevard to
Robert L. Hileman. Mr.. Hileman
and family have now moved into
the house.
Byron Pitcher purchased lots one
and two of the Pival Addition from
the Wallace Agency,
Harold A. OFT of Portland, Ore,
purchased the home in west Libby
belonging to Jess Bolen Of Eureka
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
M. @. bud" Adkins
Heads County Demos

An organization meeting by Lin
coin county democrats was held last
Thursday evening in the Community
Room at the Courthouse. Plans
were discussed for the coming pri-
mary election; finances were con-
sidered, arrangements made for set
ting up a permanent central com
mittee for the party.
M. C. Bud" Adkins was chosen
to serve as temporary chairman of
the central committee, and Mrs.
Timothy Miller was named temper
airy secretary.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-06-27
Business Houses
Support the Team

Robert Deister has handed The
Western News the list of a group
of loyal Libby business institutions
which are actively supporting the
local baseball team These firms
have either bought season tickets
or have made cash contributions.
The list follows.
Al Lefebyre (The Caboose)
Libby Electric & Plumbing Co..
(Jim Archer)
j & Cafe (Jack White1
Cedar Creek Club
L. ]. Brown (Clack Station)
Jaqueth & Charnholm
]. r. Mills (Hdw. Dept, KIM
Montana Cafe
Libby Creamery
Libby Hotel
Tinker Service Station
Chefs Cabins
Brick Wollaston
Wood Hardware
Kelly,s Barber Shop -
The Play
The Pastime
The Frog Pond
Miller Clothing Co.
Dick Butt
Irwin Flesher
Hepner AID News
H. B. Wallace
The Western News