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Evening star., 1946-01-09

Soldiers, whose initial wish was only
to be demobilized, re-enlist, after the
first joys of freedom, finding the Army,
after all, more secure than civilian life.
The only country with the atomic
bomb is the only one plainly afraid of
1t, as though, in the general chaos and
dlslntegratlon, it might go off by itself.
Our diplomacy takes firm stands one
week, only to retreat the next at high
speed, loudly assuring the Nation mean
while that we are advancing.
The Administration sends missions to
make investigations and suppresses
their reports. Officials of departments
dealing with the most delicate foreign
relations accuse their colleagues of all
out treason-and in some cases posi-
bly, correctly; groups with private axes
to grind combine for organized slander:
and every country and theology find
noisy partisans among us except our
own.
Public discussion is becoming Tower
of Babel, in which words no longer con-
yey common meanings.
Socialists present themselves as Lib
erals. Communists call themselves Pro-
gressives; economic liberals are attacked
as Fascists; eX-Fascists denounce nom
Liberals
The merit of any argument is hardly
considered. Is it ''progressive?" Is it
conservative" Is it "red?" Does this
or that Tom Dick or Harry agree with
it? Is the person who utters it rich?
Is he poor? Is he Catholic? Is he
Jew? Who influences him? What are
his interests?
Never: Does what he says make
sense? Is it reasonable? Is it true?
Divergent groups and individuals of
the Nation, confounding fact with
rumor and labels with content, cam
paign for and against the Soviet Union,
the British Empire, the Vatican, the
Jews, the anti-Semites, the Dutch and
even the Swedes and Swiss, vocifer-
ously proclaiming one world and as
vociferously demanding that half the
world be excluded from or coerced into
it, all in the name of democracy"
Do they not know that one world be-
gins at home; that 1t can only safely
be extended from and between COM
munities in which there is oneness?
Who loves this democratic republic?
Who loves it better than his income,
his class, his interests, his prejudices,
his race?
Do all such lie under white crosses
on Pacific islands, in North Africa, in
Italy, in France?
Is it only under fire, in the very face
of death. that the unity of life and the
reality OF fellowship can be discovered?
Must bombs drop on this Nation to
recall it to its community of destiny?
And does any one believe that un-
less we mend our ways they will not?
tReleased by the Bell Syndicate, Inc)
Evening star., 1946-01-09
Protesting Soldiers


multaneous demonstrations of pro-
test in such widely separated places
as Manila, Guam, LIE Havre and An
dreWs Field in nearby Maryland,
with all OF them complaining pri-
marlly about the rate of demobil-
lzation, it would be foolish to con-
tend that Army morale is all that
it should be- 1t would be equally
foolish, however, to fall into the
error of either overestimating or
Understanding the seriousness of
this situation.
The comment by President Tru-
man yesterday, while not directed
on its face to the GI demonstra-
tlonS, nevertheless strikes sensible.
middle-course note with respect to
them. Asserting that the future of
the country is as much at stake
now as 1t was during the war, the
President says that the slowing
down in the rate of demobiliza-
tion is an "inescapable need" in
carrying out our obligations in the
postwar period. Furthermore, Mr..
Truman declares, he has reviewed
the Army and Navy rehabilitation
procedures, and is satisfied that this
task is being carried forward with
all possible speed"
This is a general statement which
no one at all conversant with what
has been done will challenge. Since
May II, total of 4,862,0O soldiers
have been demobilized-more than
half of the Army's peak wartime
strength. The Navy, with It's peak
at 3,500,000, has returned nearly
1,250,000 to civilian life. That, con-
sidering the global character of this
war, is record of which the Serv-
ices may well be proud, and which
fully justifies the Presidents gen.
eralized Endorsement.
The trouble probably lies in the
fact that general statements and
good overall performances do not
take sufficient account of the occa-
sional sore spots. Thus, for exam
pie, it is difficult to understand why
there should be some 100000 troops
in the Western Pacific command,
most of them in the Philippines. A
great many of these men are ELI
gible for discharge, yet thousands
of them have been waiting for
months in the Manila area with
nothing to do except brood over the
Army's slowness in getting them
home. These men, apparently, are
not going to be used for any occu-
pational duty, and there seems to
be no reason why they should be
affected by the recently announced
showdown" of the rehabilitation
process. Yet the fact is that they
are sitting idly in Manila while
ships, only partially filled, are sail
ing for home.
This is the sort of thing that
breeds discomfort and GI demon
Strations, and the military author
tiles would be we'll advised to exert
themselves to clean up these situa-
tions. There is not now any indi-
cation that the disaffection respon-
sible for the unsoldierly perform
ances in Manila and a few other
places has spread to the men who
have real jobs to do. Yet this sort
of thing can spread, and it may do
so unless the Army acts intelligently
and energetically to nip it in the
bud
Evening star., 1946-01-09
equals lis weeks,

which simply means that this particular
individual must toll for more than two
years before he wipes out his 81 $3.50
loss
BY that time the union leadership may
invent some spurious reasons for addi-
tional demands and the weary worker
again be subjected to another cycle of
strife for his economic liberation" from
Oppressive" industry.
BY deduction or intuition this individ-
ual may realize the loss to the nation
as whole (the public the loss to both
national and State governments in
taxes (Which are desperately needed to
maintain the Nations economy, the
loss to industry, the loss to investors and
the loss of serenity and security in his
own household
The union apparently may be benev-
olent and alleviate the induced poverty
from its treasury, but it is obvious that
this relief comes from the workers own
labors in the form of dues, which have
been collected for years previous.
Suppose each member of the union
receives $40 in weekly relief money and
there are 100000 striking members. This
will mean total Of SIC, 900 900 used, not
for the workers benefit but only to in
crease the power of these union leaders
over the entire Nation and Government.
H. M r.
Evening star., 1946-01-09
Mistaken in Forecasts
m the Baltimore Sun

From the Baltimore Sun.
The Census Bureau found that the
unemployed in October numbered l.
$4,000, which was a decrease of 1870 600
from September. The Bureau of La
Dor Statistics has reported that lavoffs
were dropping away even in September.
And in recent issue of the Christian
Science Monitor, Dr. Sumner H. Slich-
ter OF Harvard University, one of the
country's leading economists, says fiat
y' Conversion unemployment has
passed its peak and employment Is now
rising. = =" So much for the Govern
ment predictions of unemployment
against what actually has happened,
The figures show that the Government
planners, the logarithm boys in the
agencies, the slide-rule jockeys and
lightning calculators who say they know
more about business than business
all these groups were spectacularly
wrong
Evening star., 1946-01-09

thing has worked out to the salts
faction of all parties concerned. The
only Russian sponsored regimes
still awaiting our recognition are
those in Bulgaria and Romania.
Under the Moscow agreement this
recognition probably will be soon
Forthcoming, but unfortunately, as
in the case of Yugoslavia, the action
cannot be taken with the same
enthusiasm marking our Austrian
decision.
Evening star., 1946-01-09
Favors the Ancient Way


To the Editor Of The Star:
Women and children are dying of cold
and hunger in Europe while thousands
OF comfortable homes in this country
are 1l-kept because servants are un-
obtainable. 1t was not thus in the an
cient world. Great numbers of con-
quered peoples would be taken into the
houses of the conquerors as slaves where
they received food and shelter in re-
turn for their services. Who can say
that the modern way is the better? The
conqueror is rendering inadequate aid
at high cost and receiving no benefits
IN return while the conquered on their
part are suffering and perishing.
Couldn't there be modern adapta-
ton of the ancient way? For instance,
remove to this country at once as MANY
adult women as possible and at least
as many children. Allow suitable peo-
Pile with good homes to hire the women
as domestics on condition that they take
into their homes for a like period an
equal or greater number of children.
M. D. WHEELER.
Evening star., 1946-01-09
Differs With Transit Officers

To the Editor of The Star:
have noticed the statement credited
to Capital Transit Co. officials that
the company cannot meet the award
of the arbiters for increased pay
to its drivers unless they (the company
in. turn permitted to pass the in
creased cost on to the travelling public
In the form of increased charge for
riding on the company's street cars and
buses.
But may suggest few thoughts that
seem to me to controvert this assertion:
The company now collects from all who
ride on tokens or who pay cash exactly
twice as much as was charged for the
same service up to a few years ago.
At that time all passengers were car
ried on street cars which ran on rails
very expensive to lay and to maintain
in first-class condition large force of
men being constantly employed for
maintenance purposes. Each car was
operated by crew of two men, a mo-
torman and a conductor, whereas cars
and buses now are operated by one man
only. FEC.
Evening star., 1946-01-09
Letters to The Star
Reduces Strike Issue to Terms of
Simple Arithmetic
To the Editor OF The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
The present flood of strikes is a ma
tional calamity and its consequences will
be detrimental factor for years to come
Our nation has been warned by respon-
sible leaders in Government and indus
try of the disastrous results which will
follow, but due to the defiant and ideo-
logical demands of union leadership, not
only the individuals of these unions but
the entire country Is being steered on
ruinous course.
To bring the situation to a practical
example for the individual worker, the
following arithmetical investigation is
presented for serious consideration:
Suppose man earns $40 a week net,
after deductions for taxes, dues, unem-
ployment insurance, social security, ETC.,
and the union leaders have declined a
preferred 1919 increase. Suppose that
this same individuals living expenses
are bare minimum of $25 per week.
Suppose further that the strike lasts. 20
weeks. To use previously quoted ex-
preston, the simple arithmetic OF the
situation is:
Loss in pay------------- s44 week
Living expenses from saw
ings and bonds ----- 25 a week
Loss $50 week
Total loss for 20 weeks - $3.50
Without considering the merits of the
demands, suppose raise in pay of 800
finally is obtained.
Then, increase in pay, $40 times 80
equals $12 per week. Suppose that this
is a net increase in take-home pay,
which obviously it will not be. Taxes
and social security deductions automati-
cally will increase and most certainly
dues will increase to compensate for the
losses to the unions treasury in achiev-
ing victory"
Then, continuing our problem in SIM
pie arithmetic, simple division results
In the following astonishing revelation,
$3.50
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-04-18

are welcome to join the All Club.
All Club News Reporter.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-04-18
Juniors PARTY

On April 10 after the Junior Clas:
play Dear Daffodir' was presented
the Junior Glass of L. c. H. S. were
invited to a dinner at the Witty
comb home. The hostesses were
Mrs Whitycomb and Mrs. Norman
Korn.
The very delicious dinner con-
sisted of Cuff, pickles, olives, hot
biscuits, jelly, jello and cookies,
and coke to drink.
After dinner games were played.
Prizes were won by Miss Betty
Newton, Wayne Broom, Marjorie
McMullen, Stubby Johnson, Jim
May and Bobby Korn.
A good time was enjoyed by all
Many congratulations were presen-
ted to the class for the success of
their play.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-04-18

cake. A very good time was had
by all.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-04-18
EUREKA NEWS

Pictures for Thursday, April rs
are: The Doddler, The Story OF
Steel, Planter of Colonial Virginia
and Eight Parts of a Bushes Let
/ ter.
Two new students from Trego
have enrolled in the 9th grade this
week: Phyllis and Orvil Richards
who have been attending school at
Port Angeles, Wash.
The 9th grade class started First
Aid on April l with Mr. Culver
as instructor. The class meets
three times a week. Every pupil
is to have a triangular bandage for
demonstration purposes. This class
is of special advantage to the
Boy Scouts who are trying to pass
their second class First Aid Tests.
The Green Bar Training Course
was held at the Clark cabin at
Glen Lake, April IL and IS. Pat
rol leaders, assistant patrol lead
ers, scribes, and scout masters from
both Libby and Eureka attended.
George Marker, field director from
Kalispell and Mr.. Al tin, a Forest
Service man from I bby also at I
tended. Twenty seven scouts were
present. On Friday night after the
arrival at the Lake, patrols were
formed and tents pitched. Each
patrol had three tents. Supper con-
sisted of soup and sack lunch. Later, ]
games were played in the cabin be-
fore going to bed. On Saturday
morning Mr.. Austin demonstrated |
how a bean hol@ was made. In
turn each patrol made a bean pole.
Later in the day the Eureka boys
passed their fire building and cook
ing tests. Before returning to town,
supper was cooked in the bean hole.
Court of Honor was held at the
School when the boys re-
urned Saturday night Six Libby
boys and three Eureka boys be-
anne Tenderfeet, five Libby boys
became End class Scouts and one
libby boy became a LIST class scout.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-04-18
Tobacco YalIey Grange

The Tobacco Valley Grange net
in regular session April 9 with 8e
members in attendance including
all officers.
Balloting on the applications OF
Clara Mackey and Mrs r. K. La
Dyer were favorable The out
standing event of the evening was
the comforting of the first and sec
ond degrees in full form. The
newly organized drill and degree
teams performed in an exception
ally fine manner We are Justly
proud of them. Enthusiasm over
our young peoples team ran high
The following candidates we're in
itiated into our order: Clara Mac.
key, Beverly DeLapp, Donald Pay
ton, Leo Peltier, Lem Helms, Doris
Carter, Harold Carter, Mrs, T. E.
LaByer, Mrs. r L LaByer, Violet
May and Albert May
Jean Johnson announced the
Rummage and Food Sale would be
held in the new hall from until
6 p. m. April Goth. Coffee and
doughnuts will be served. She re-
ported on the organization of the
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Erickson will lead the clothing divi-
sion and May Webb Food Prepara-
ton. Up to date 10 girls have
signed up.
Sister Johnson passed out blue
prints of the kitchen that was de-
signed at the meeting April 6.
The supper report of the dance
March 30th was given. Sister Len
arr gave a household hint explain
ing that an old razor blade was
much speedier than steel wool to
clean stoves.
The Agriculture Committee gave
the plans of the weed eradication
program urging farmers to make
their individual plans to fit into I
this program. The committee also
gave a report in regard to the action
taken in relation to the stock yards
at Eureka Brother McMuLlen gave
the dance report of March 80.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-04-18
Junior Red Cross News

Grade School art classes recently
completed 100 Easter Menu covers
for the Junior Red Cross to ship
to the supply room at St Louis
Missouri, where they will be used
to fill requests from Red Cross
field directors and hospitals in this
country and overseas. Watch for
display of these attractive menu
covers in a downtown store win
dow.
The Junior chairman is in receipt
of letter from the Red Cross field
director of the Station Hospital at
Fort Riley, Kansas, thanking the
Junior Red Cross for so generously
remembering the veterans there
with their Washington's Birthday
gifts. Quote: "Such gifts as you
have sent us fill a most definite
need in the program. Were you
to see the patients appreciation and
hear it expressed, you would feel
amply rewarded for your time and
effort"
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cipants after. which a flag swing
ing and twirling exhibition was
given.
That evening those receiving 1st
division rating were to play in a
program at the Student Union Audi
forum. There were four wind in
strumentalists who were eligible to
play, one being John Finch. How
ever, there was time only for two
10 play so names were drawn from
hat and John was unable to play.
After the evening program, IN
which the University mixed chorus
and girls glee club participated
also, there was a mixer for the
music students in the Ballroom of
the Student Union.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-04-18
Eureka Chapter American
Red Cross


The annual meeting of the Eur.
eka Chapter of the American Rec
Cross will be held at the CYO Hal
at 3 p. m. Thursday, April 25. In.
cluded in the business session will
be reports of officers and depart
ment chairmen, annual election OF
officers, and planning for the COM
ing year. Lunch and social hour
will follow All members of the
Chapter-this includes everyone who
contributed one dollar or more in
the recent fund campaign-are ur-
ged to attend.
The American Red Cross has en-
listed in the nationwide Famine
Emergency campaign. Bring to the
meeting suggestions on how best
our Chapter can contribute, through
nutrition classes, exhibits, food
demonstrations, promotions of gar
denG. Junior Red Cross activities,
and publicity.
Meanwhile, Chapter officers feel
there is urgent need for everyone
to understand and support the cam
paign to reduce our consumption of
wheat products, fats, and oils in
order that starving millions n less
fortunate countries may be saved.
1t is not necessary for lis to go
hungry; we have or can produce
plentiful supplies of other foods
which cannot feasibly be shipped
abroad. We can save wheat by
greater use of potatoes, oat cereals,
fruit, and vegetables. And the
of us can reduce our con-
of fats and oils without
suffering We can serve fewer
fried foods, save and reuse fats
and oils for cooking purposes, go
easy on salad dressings, and turn
in excess fats as salvage.
Each of us can help to save lives
and restore peace.
Winton Weydemeyer,
Chairman.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-04-18
Music Students in Missoula

Friday morning, Norman Korn
Miss Betty Newton, Hazel Smith
Ramona Peltier. and John Finch
left for MIssoula to take part in
the State Solo and Small Ensemble
Festival sponsored by the School
of Music at the University
The participants were from all
over the State and all played Satur-
day. During the entire day, wind
instrument solos and ensembles,
string solos, and ensembles were
performing in the Student Union
auditorium and the Main Hall audi
forum. At noon on the Oval lunch
was served to all the music parti-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-04-18
Birthday PARTY

A birthday party was given in
honor of Burr Alverson Friday
night, April IL at the Alverson and
Anderson home.
The room was beautifully decora-
ted with bouq1ets of cut flowers.
A large crowd attended and cards
were played throughout the even
ing. High score for women was
won by Mrs. Perl Zook, low score
was won by Mrs. Amel Swing. High
score for men was won by Richard
Schaale Jr. and low score by Jay
ROBBIE
After the card games the honored
guest was presented with many use
full and lovely gifts, after which
a delicious lunch of fried chicken
and all the trimmings was served,
being topped with ice cream and
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-04-18
Local M. E. A. Meets

The local M. E. A. met at the
High School Wednesday night with
the members of the school boards
as guests.
Mr.. Korn and Mr.. Culver gave
reports on the Delegate assembly
held at Helena, March % and 80,
followed by a discussion.
At the close of the meeting ice
cream, cookies and coffee were ser
we'd by the teachers.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-04-18

Mr.. Korn was especially liked
by the students, and because Of his
interest and willingness to take
part in all school activities and his
generosity in offering his car for
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-04-18
Baptist Ladies' Aid

The Baptist Ladies Aid meet
Thursday April 25th in the base
ment of the church at 2:30. Mrs.
Columbus Clark and Mrs. Bean as
hostesses. All members and others
who are interested are urged es-
pecially to be present at this meet
ing, as it is the day for annual
election of officers, also the open
ing of Love Gift Boxes.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-04-18
Hospital Notes

Admitted-Wanda Perkins April
18th; Mrs. Walter Hume April II;
Mrs. Abraham Shottana from Can
ada April ID.
Dismissed:-Lula Workman, April
9; Mrs. Arnold Hansen and baby
April 10; Mrs. John Stokes and baby
April IL; Mrs, Walter Hume April
10; Mrs. RusseA Bloushine and baby
April IA
Fred Williams passed away April
10.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-04-18
All Club

The Blue Ribbon All Club met
April l3, Saturday, at 2 o'clock at
the c. Y. o. Hall. Election OF Oh
tlcers took place. The meeting was
attended by eight members.
Girls, if you are 10 years old, you
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-04-18
Roosevelt Grade School Notes

Lyle Pluid and Michael Gwynn
visited End grade Monday after
noon.
Stephen Carvey visited End and
4th grades Thursday.
The End grade has completed
their Unit on Indians.
Delsena Peterson won the 4th
grade award for giving the most
written book reports during the
past six weeks. She gave twenty
reports.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-04-18

Mr. Korn handed in his resigna-
ton for Principleship in the Lin
coin County High School for next
year and it has been accepted by
the board. 1t is understood Mr..
Korn will teach at Deer Lodge next
year. This community regrets very
much that the Korn family plan
to leave, as they have made many
friends during their two years in
Eureka.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-04-18

IODaCCO Valley hOu anu OUM
To Meet.
April "a at 800 at the c. Y. o.
hall the Tobacco Valley Rod and
Gun Club will meet.
Archie O'Claire the State Fish
and Game Warden will be the main
speaker. Other programs are be-
ing arranged
Dutch lunch was served after the
meeting.