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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-01-24
LIBBY LEADS IN
DISCHARGES

The following discharges record
ed by d. O Mount for the SelectivC
Service board Shows that Libby has
the largest number OF discharges
the past week.
Libby-Fred L. Spencer, Army;
John II. Nelson, Army; Robert L.
Hampton, Army: Marvin B. Nellis
Army; Louis J. Baenen, Navy
James c. Bowen, Army; Donald L.
Sleizer Army; Joe J, Johnston,
Army; Maurice f. Walker, Army;
Oliver c. Decker, Navy; Marvin S,
Carter, Navy; Robert E. Nichols,
Army; Harvey f. Smith. Navy; Cor
don M. Leigh, Army; Melvin Peter
son, Army.
Eureka-Gus A. Soldering. Army;
Wyman *" Zachary, Navy.
Troy-Stephen c Wilkie, Army,
Roy E. Crush
Observation-Disclosures ]. Clemens,
Army: Garnette w. Gregory, Army.
Earl H. Hall. Mont Army; May
on Edgar Eskes, Seattle, Army;
Maurice f. DeBorde, Bremerton,
Army: Lawrence S. Mason. w Va,
Army: Leroy D. Mulwee, Wash.
Army; Roger M. Kensler. Kalispell,
Army; Theron E. Hall, Bremerton,
Army: Orval O. Saunders, Seattle
Army; Roy w Swanson, Wash,
Navy.
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HOSPITAL NOTES

Nh and Mrs. Harry. Waylett have
a son born January II.
Admitted were; George Halstein
for surgery. Jan II; Freddie and
Anna LaRoque, children of Coach
Fred LaRoque Jan 10 for removal
of tonsils and appendix; Mrs. Louis
Gamache, Jan. q for surgery; Mrs.
Stuart Risley Jan. % for surgery;
VIM. Vaughn, Jan. II medical; Mrs.
Frank Schikora Jan. l6, medical;
Myer Snyder, Jan. 81, surgery; Geo.
Pike, Jan. 81, medical; VIM. Perry,
Jan 10 for surgery of a lacerated
tendon of the heel.
Dismissed were: Beverly John
son. Mrs. Ben Halverson and Mrs.
Walter Zimmerman.
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TROY MAN HAS
BAD LACERATION

William Perry of Troy had the
misfortune to have the tendon go
ing to his right heel completely
severed last Saturday when he and
his partner, Ralph Bracey were cut
ting posts for the Drury company.
The men were on opposite ends of
the pole and the ak that Bracey
was welding slipped, sliding the
full length of the pole and cutting
the tendon.
It will be about 30 days before
Perry will be able to use the foot
at all
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-01-24

George Shorty" Rich, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Rich of Eureka,
is we'll known in the Tobacco Val
ley, having been reared and having
attended school here.
Mrs. Rich is from Los Angeles,
Calf She is employed as prin-
cipal land teacher of the upper
grades in the Rexford School.
Their many friends extend best
wishes for a happy future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rich will reside
at Rexford, Montana, where they
have purchased a home.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-01-24
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

9:45-Sunday School
l1:00-Morning Worship
This Sunday is Young Peoples
Sunday. Several of the young peo-
pie who are members of our Sen
Tor High Westminster Fellowship
and the Junior High Westminster
Fellowship will have charge of the
service. The general theme of the
service is we Must Be The World
We Want. There will be four
short talks by different young peo-
Pile. Let us show our faith in our
young people by all being present
at this service. They want and need
the support of their parents and
adults on this Young Peoples Day,
and in the activities of their West
minister Fellowships.
500 there will be a Youth Rally
in the church. There will be a
service in the sanctuary with a song
service and an inspirational meet
ing Then the young people VIII
adjourn to the basement for enter
tainment and refreshments All
young people are invited and en-
couraged TO- attend this meeting
Circle A will meet Friday at the
home of Mrs. Luvia Craven.
CLAYTON NJ SHOTWELL. Pastor
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CHURCHES
OUR LADY OF MERCY
CHURCH
Eureka, Mont.

The Sacrifice of the Mass-Eu-
reka. $50 a. m. ON all Sundays
EXCEPT the 4th and 5th. On those
two Sundays the hour is IL a. m.
Rexford. 1880 a. m. on all Sun
DAYS except the 4th and 5th. On
those two Sundays the hour is $3.50
a. m
The Sacrament of Penance-Eu-
reka. Saturday at and 7:30 p. m.
Rexford, 4th and 5th Sundays at
B:15 a. m.
The Sacrament of Baptism-Sun-
day afternoon by appointment. q.
The Sacrifice of the Mass on
Holydays of obligation. in Eureka
at z o'clock and $50 o'clock a. m.
No Mass in ReXfofd.
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CARD OF APPRECIATION

We wish to express our thanks
and appreciation in this small way
to all who so generously contribu-
ted to the collection taken for us
recently Much cheer was derived
from the many cards and letters.
Especially do we wish to thank the
Union, VFW and Ladies Auxiliary
for their generous contributions
and to the auxiliary for the flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Rudd
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Girl. SCOUTS WILL
MEET TUESDAY

The Star Of Bethlehem patrol will
meet at Mrs, ShotwelIs house next
Tuesday. January 49,
The patrol is planning on max
ing note books telling what they
are doing and plan to do, such as
slumber parties, sleigh rides, camp
ing trips and picnics.
They plan on working as well
earning badges.
They have much to look forward
20 this coming season.-Scout Re-
porter
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THE METHODIST CHURCH
Hihhv & TrnVl

Libby: Junior Woman's Society of
Christian Service this Friday even
ing at 800 in the Partlow home.
Bible study led by the pastor
Sunday school. 9:45 a. m
Worship service IL a. m, includ
ing installation of officers of the
Societies.
ST. Woman's Society will meet
Wednesday, January 30 at 200 in
the Herbst home; Mrs. Rowland,
hostess; Mrs. Fort, devotions; Mrs.
Littell, program.
Troy: Sunday school 1920 a. m.
Worship service 800 p. m.
E. ROY FORT, Pastor
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Eureka

Sunday Services.
1000 a. m. Sunday SCHOOL,
HOO a. m. Morning Worship.
$50 p. m. Baptist Youth Fellowship
730 p m Evening Praise Service.
MidWeek Meetings
Tuesday evening, 1870, Choir prac-
tice.
Thursday evening, 7:30, Prayer
Meeting and Bible Study
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CHURCH OF GOD

Sunday:
II a. m. Morning worship.
10 a. m Sunday school. Classes
for all ages.
p. m. Young PEOPLES meeting.
8 p. m. Evening worship.
8 p. m. Prayer meeting
Everyone welcome to our services.
REV. B. H. APPLICABLE,
(tf) Pastor.
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH

The subject for the Lesson-Ser-
mon for Sunday evening, January
q is Truth, "
Wednesday evening meetings at
800 o'clock
Sunday School GAS a. m.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-01-24

Sunday school, 1000 A. M. Classes
for ll4l--ages.
Sunday morning Worship, 1l:OO
o'clock.
Sunday night Revival hour, 7:45.
Tuesday evening prayer in the home
Of Ralph Albert, 800.
Sunday is the Lords Day; honor
It by attending church.
REV. LEON H. AYERS, Pastor
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FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

Morning Worship next Sunday,
Jan. 81, 3rd Sunday after Epiphany
will begin at 11:00 a m. Sermon
Theme. A Typical Day in the Busy
Life of Jesus. Nix I:2I-35 The
Sunday School will begin at 9:45
a. m. The Bible classes on released
time will meet at the church on
Wednesday,
The ST.. confirmation class will
meet at the parsonage at 1880 p. m.
on Monday
The Junior class meets at the
church on Saturday at 1920 a. m.
The Senior Ladies Aid will meet
at the church on Thursday of next
week at 2.30. The refreshments
at this meeting will be potluck. All
members are urged to be present
The Brotherhood meets tomorrow
(Friday) at 1870 at the church, The
program topic is What Can We
Do to Keep the Peace" Everyone
is welcome The Luther League
meets at five o'clock next Sunday
afternoon. The place will be an
nounced at Services.
H. c. HJORTHOLM, Pastor.
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TREGO COMMUNITY SCNCAT
SCHOOL

Sunday morning 1920 a. m.
We will furnish transportation.
HAROLD ERICKSON
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ST. LUKE'S, LIBBY
IEs-o...UA
episcopal

Sunday, January 9th:
Annual meeting of congregation,
1870 p. m. - Wednesdays, Church
School.
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FORTINE COMMUNITY. CHURCH

Arvid Erickson, Pastor
Sunday school, 1890 a. m.
Worship service, 1870 a. m.
Jr. Young Peoples Service, 7:45
p. m.
Evangelistic service, 8:15 p. m.
Prayer meeting, 800 p. m. We'd
neSdaY
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ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH
Libby

Masses every Sunday, 800 and
1000 a m.
Confessions Saturday evenings,
7:30 to $3.50.
Baptisms by appointment.
Holy Days of Obligation Masses
at 7:15 and 800.
ST. MARY'S CHURCH
Troy
Masses the second and fourth
Saturday of the month at $50 a. m.
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ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH
missouri Synod

The Little Cathedral in the Pines"
Sunday School, 10 a m.
Divine Services IL a. m. - Val
pariSo Collection.
Walther League, Tuesday, 1880.
H. HASSKAMP, B. D.
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"The Little Cathedral in the Pines"
Divine Service, ll;00 A. NJ with
Holy Communion, January 20.
Sunday School, 1000 A. M.
CONTINUATION Class, Monday land
Friday, 400 D. NJ.
H. HASSKAMP. 3. D.
Evening star., 1946-04-30
Epidemic of Measles
Reported in District

An epidemic of measles exists in
the District with an increase of 427
cases last week, DR.. George C. Ruh-
land. health officer, announced
today. There were 269 cases during
the previous week
The total so far this year is
1854, as compared with only 100
for the corresponding period in
l945, DR.. Ruhland reported
DR.. James G. Cumming, head Of
the Bureau of Preventable Diseases.
said the epidemic may have gained
sufficient momentum to run its
course in the next two months. He
said there may be as many as $500
cases before the epidemic breaks.
Noticing marked increase in
measles in February, DR.. Rutland
called in officials of the United
States Public Health Service, the
District Medical Society and the
Medico- Chirurgical Society to make
recommendations for private ply
sicians in the use of gamma globulin
serum. A supply of this serum was
turned over to the Health Depart
ment by the American Red Cross
some time ago.
DR.. Ruhland pointed out the
Health Department has a limited
supply of the serum and that it
would be used primarily for infants
under 2 and for debilitated cases.
The serum is administered from
four to six days after exposure -
measles.
Evening star., 1946-04-30
BY the Associated Press

TOKYO, April 30.-Gen. Mac.
Arthur was marked for assas-
sination May Day-tomorrow-
with hand grenades and pistols
some time during Communisti(
demonstrations" near his head.
quarters, but the plot has beer
uncovered and foiled, his office
announced today.
American authorities learned o1
the assassination plot through one
of the participants whom Hideo
Tokayama, the accused but unap-
pretended leader, attempted to poi
son, said Brig. Gen. Frayne Baker
Gen. MacArthur's public relations
officer. Other known plotters are
still at large, but are being round
ed up.
The Japa1ese government official
ly presented its apologies at Gen.
MacArthur's Office as reports of the
plot-spreading like wildfire through
Tokyo-stirred Japanese fears OF
harsher occupation policies.
Kyuchi Tokuda, general secretary
of the Communist party, quickly
said the Communists weren't in
volved and added, 1--WE have abso-
lutely no reason to do away with
Gen. Macarthur.
Tokayama, former Kempeitai
Evening star., 1946-04-30
8 Missing, 80 Hurt
As Blasts Sink Shin
In New York Bay
U. S. S. Solar Goes Down
Off Munitions Depot PieI
After Second Explosion
BY the Assoeiofed Press

EARLE, N. j., April 3O.-Eight
men were reported missing and
80 injured today as two explo-
sions rocked the destroyer escort
U. S. S. Solar, which sank in
Lower New York Bay off the
Earle Navy Depot.
A Navy spokesman here, who
made the casualty estimate, said II
was not complete.
The wounded were taken to the
Earle Depot Post Hospital and Fort
Hancock Hospital, as well as tt
municipal hospitals in the area.
The ship blew up as ammunition
was being unloaded.
The Sd Naval District headquar.
ters in New York said most person
mel got clear after an initial blast
which was moderate. A second ex-
plosion, the naval district spokes-
man said, was of major violence
and demolished a lighter across the
pier, which extends out 21s miles
into the bay.
Other vessels were hauled out
into the bay.
Vibrations Broke Windows.
The first blast occurred at 10:4s
am. Vibration of the blasts broke
windows in houses and stores in a
wide area of Monmouth County and
the explosions could be heard fol
miles.
A police alarm summoning all
doctors and ambulances to the scene
was cancelled three-quarters of an
hour after the blast. The police
teletype said the Navy had stated
it had sufficient naval and Army
personnel to take care of the emer-
gency. ...
Within a few miles of the huge
naval reservation are Fort Mon
mouth and Fort Hancock.
The Solar, named for Boatswain's
Mate 1/c Adolfo Solar OF Philadel-
(Coo ET CT poro OK
Evening star., 1946-04-30
Capital Hears Runor
Hughes Will Return to
Court Temporarily

A rumor that President Tru-
man had asked retired Chief
Justice Hughes to take his for
mer place on the Supreme
Court temporarily until Associ-
ate Justice Jackson could re-
turn from his present task In
Germany to become Chief JUS
tice, gained circulation today.
When inquiry was made at
the chambers of Chief Justice
Hughes at his home, the reply
was that the Chief Justice would
give no newspaper interviews
regarding his conversation with
the President at the White
House yesterday.
The statement, however, was
not to be taken, it was said, as
giving the slightest credence to
the rumor that President Tru-
man had asked the Chief JUS
tice to take over his former
duties temporarily. Earlier
story on Page A-8.)
Evening star., 1946-04-30
Plot to Assossinote Macarthur
In Tokyo Tomorrow Thworted
Attack Arranged During Demonstration by
Communists; Conspirotors Being Hunted

(Thought Police) officer who latel
became kamikaze (suicide) pilot
was known to possess grenades and
pistols, Gen. Baker said. He was
engaged for some time in prelim-
mary arrangements to "enlist as
siStance" in a plot to kill Gen. Mac.
Arthur, a headquarters statement
added, and had accumulated 14O,.
600 yen ($9,333) for the purpose.
"At one time In his negotiation.
he attempted to kill, by putting
poison in his coffee, one of the plot
ters because he felt this man woulc
fall" the announcement said. For.
tunately the poison was not i'm.
mediately fatal. He was taken by
the Japanese police to an American
hospital, where through experienced
assistance he was revived and de-
tailed parts of the plot"
The informant, not identified by
headquarters, will be kept in Gus
tody as one of the original plotterS
Gen. Baker said. Japanese police
released a photograph Of Tokayama
to the japanese press in an effort
to speed his arrest.
Col. Harry I. T. Creswell, Gen.
MacArthur's chief of civil intelli-
gence, said his section has no in
formation as to Tokayama S politics
In fact, no political party was men
(See MANAPTHTIP po0o A-1oI
Evening star., 1946-04-30
Gen. Bradley Regrets
Aide S Attack on FILA
Ceilings on G| Homes
Issues Joint Statement
With Wyatt and Foley
On Puvesich's Claims
Ru Miriam 0fkanhara
By Miriom Ottenberq

veterans Administrator Brad
ley officially regretted" today
that statements by his loan
guarantee chief had led to the
erroneous impression" that the
Federal Housing Administration
was overpricing homes for sale
to veterans.
Gen. Bradley's attitude was dis
closed in a joint Statement issued by
the National Housing Agency for
Gen. Bradley, Housing Administra-
tor Wilson w. Wyatt and FILA Com
missioner Raymond M. Foley fol-
lowing charges by Francis x. Pave
SIGH, the loan guarantee chief OF
the Veterans Administration, that
the FHA was setting ceiling prices
"at least 10 per cent" above the
reasonable value of property with
the result that veterans either
weren't getting the homes or were
forced to make deals with urscru-
pulous appraisers.
Foley Warnings Cited.
Mr.. Pavesich made his charges to
a group of reporters late last week
At a conference, attended by sew
eral other top veterans agency Of
dcials, reporters reviewed the state
ments given them by Mr.. Pavesich
and were told they were quoting
him correctly.
Todays joint statement admitted
that in some cases houses built with
veterans preferential priorities are
not going to veterans and added
that "all agencies concerned wish to
avoid that"
The statement quoted Commits
sioner Foley as having warned re-
peatedly that FHA's present method
of setting ceiling prices was designed
merely to prevent uncontrolled in
f1ation and would present later diff
f1culties of varying appraisal figures
prepared for different purposes.
Mr.. Pavesich had contended that
the ceiling prices set by FILA were
substantially" higher than those
set by Veterans Administration ap-
praisers, with the result that build
ers were asking prices fixed by FILA
and Veterans Administration ap-
praisers were refusing to approve
CT loans at those prices.
Many Applications Processed.
The joint statement declared that
"the implication that ceiling price
authorizations are generally higher
than valuations made by Veterans
Administration appraisers was not
intended and is not substantiated,' u
but added that it was inevitable
that there are and will continue to
be cases where ceiling prices and
Veterans Administration appraisers
are at odds.
when it is recalled that FILA
has been required to process priority
applications for more than 100000
family units since January 49," the
statement went on, "even a small
percentage of cases presenting such
differences would be a considerable
number"
The joint statement failed to COM
ment on Mr.. Pavesich's S. warning that
TC-. ITTSrT7I;10 A 1IcS 49, 10
Evening star., 1946-04-30
BY the Assoeioted Press

OPA today raised retail prices fol
most rye bread 2 cents a one.
pound loaf. An official of the
agency told reporter privately thai
housewives soon may pay more fol
white bread and other kinds.
Bakers, the official said, are seek.
ing an increase Of a cent a one.
pound loaf on other than rye bread
He added that some increase look.
likely"
The rye bread increase OF 2 cents
effective Immediately, pushes retail
prices to II and IL cents for mos
one-pound loaves, OPA said. It will
lremain in effect at ls3st until JUNE
Evening star., 1946-04-30
Trade Bill
And War Damage
Pay Measure Signed
Truman Says Lows Form
Heart Of Rehabilitation
Proerom for IsIonds

President Truman today signed
two bills to strengthen the foun-
dation of the new Philippine
government, and in statement
declared that they constitute
"the heart of the program fol
Philippine rehabilitation and re-
covery."
One Of the measures defines the
trade relationship that will exis1
between this government and thu
Philippine republic which comes
into operation July 4.
The other provides for war DAM
age, and authorizes an appropria.
ton of $525, ,000, 900 to cover DAM
ages and 500, ,000, 900 in surplus ma
terial for rehabilitation work. The
damage fund is still to be appro-
priated.
Eight Years Free Trade.
Under the trade bill, which was
passed after a long fight, the Philip.
pine republic will have the advan.
.tage of free trade for the first eight
years of its existence. In the ninth
year, a tariff of per cent will be
imposed and this will increase grad.
ually until 1874.
One of the principal fights on the
legislation was stirred by the HOUSE
effort cut down the amount of free
sugar which the Philippines might
export annually to the United
States to $4,000 short tons, in.
stead of $4,000 long tons as pre-.
viously had been provided. Wher
the Senate passed the bill, however
the long ton principle was restored
and the House accepted that.
The signing today was witnessed
by Senator Tydings, Democrat, O.
Maryland, sponsor of the two meas.
ures in the Senate; Brig. Gen. Car.
los P. Romulo, resident commits.
sioner of the Philippines; Secretar!
of Interior Krug, Richard r. Ely
specials assistant to the; high com.
missioner, and Joseph G. Penman
administrative consultant to tn,
high commissioner.
Mr.. Truman used several pens tx
affix his signature to both measure.
and then distributed them to tn,
participants in the ceremony in hi.
office.
Gen. Romulo issued a statement
recalling that there were "certair
features to which we have objected
in the legislation, but he urged thai
the Philippine press and public de.
fer judgment until they were thor.
oughly conversant with them.
President Truman;s statement fol.
lows:
Il have today signed HR 1856 ant
S 1910, the two bills which consti.
tute the heart Of the program fol
Philippine rehabilitation and recov.
cry.
"Ons October s, 1943, Presiden,
(See PHILIPPINES, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1946-04-30
Rye Breed Increased 2 Cents;
Raise in Other Kinds Predicted

30 when the agency will re-examine
bakers costs to determine whether
the higher ceilings should be con-
tinued.
Explaining the increase, OPA
noted that ceilings of rye grain do
not become effective until June l.
Meanwhile, the agency said, rye
bread bakers "have been squeezed
between sharply advancing rye
prices and bread ceilings"
The rye bread increase is subject
to the limitation that wholesale
ceilings may not exceed IL cents q
loaf. This means, OPA said, that
retail prices will not be changed in
the case of rye bread now selling at
wholesale for u or mose cents a loaf.
Evening star., 1946-04-30

and wanton neglect made dead
% 900 mine workers.
I'VE accuse. by the record, that in
the same period the same man.
agement and stockholders have, for
the same reasons, violently mangled,
crushed and shattered the bodies of
l 400 900 mine workers"
Mr.. Lewis demanded abatement
Of this slaughter" in contract nego-
tiations here with the operators.
He said the State laws are made
quete, adding that the operators
must agree to make safety recon-
mendations of the Federal Bureau
of Mines contracturally binding on
them.
The operators fought back. They
said to force Jurisdiction of Fed
eral bureau on the several States
lis unconstitutional. They said Bu-
(Cee NEUTTON Doro AEl