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Evening star., 1947-03-08
The Puniub Riots

The rioting in the Punjab throws
an ominous light on India'S pros
poets after Britain's scheduled de-.
parture from the scene. The riots,
which were widespread, followed a
breakdown in constitutional govern
ment and were quieted only when
the British governor assumed ex-
traordinary powers and called out
British troops to assist native troops
and police in restoring order. The
situation, however, remains explo-
sive, with no political solution in
sight.
The Punjab is perhaps the most
politically sensitive spot in all India.
This province, with an area of about
100000 square miles and popula-
ton of some .25,00O,0OO, is situated
in Northwestern India. To the west
lies independent Afghanistan, tradi-
tional seat of Moslem invaSions OF
the peninsula and hotbed of Moslem
fanaticism. To the south is Rajpu-
tana, congeries of native states
inhabited by the most martial of
the Hindus. To the north is Kash-
mir, a native state ruled by Hindu
dynasty, though most of the people
are Moslems. To the east is the
Indian capital, Delhi, and the United
Provinces, where the population is
an inextricably scrambled mixture
of Moslems and Hindus.
Religiously, the Punjab is split
three ways. The Moslems have
slight majority (flfty-seven per cent?
in the province as a whole; but the
Hindus predominate in the eastern
part, while another complication is
the presence of some 100000 Sikhs,
settled squarely in the middle. These
Sikhs are an outgrowth of Hinduism
some four centuries ago, but they
are an intensely self-centered sect
with a militant creed which makes
them some of the fiercest fighters
in all India. They have teamed up
with the Hindus and VOW never to
come under provincial Moslem rule,
just as the 100000, ,0O0- -Moslem mi
nority oyer India as a whole vows
never to come under the rule of the
260 0O00, 600 Hindu majority. But the
Hindus themselves are split, some
60,Q00,OO0 low castles opposing the
domination of the high caste,
Brahmin-led oligarchy. Finally, the
native princes, ruling over one.
quarter of India and one-fifth of it's
population, are standing on their
historic prerogatives and oppose the
Hindu-d dominated Congress Party's
program for a unified India under
a strong central government.
The basic trouble is, of course, that
no faction in India trusts the others
and all want guarantees" against
Evening star., 1947-03-08

gets tough, relatives, friends, merchants
and relief agencies will gladly help
family honestly trying to help them
selves.
So for the sake of society, let's not
ccndone, and thus encourage, crimes
like Floyd Wilson's.
PAULINE D. TAYLOR.
Friendly, Md
Evening star., 1947-03-08
No More Immigrants

To the Editor OF The Star:
I was amazed at the remarks Secre-
tary Krug made in his speech in Homo
lulu in which he told the Hawaiian
people that we Americans wanted the
Hawaiian Islands to become the 49th
State Of the United States. He GER
tainly was not speaking for me and
every one have spoken to says he was
not speaking for them. so who was he
speaking for? I think the officials Of
our executive department are assum-
ing too much authority here Of late
travelling over the earth speaking, talk
Evening star., 1947-03-08
Chides Adult Delinquents

To the Editor CT The Star:
The fourth item Of Carleton r.
Balls letter to The Star on Wonders
About Boys Who Steal" would indicate
he knows something OF the facts of life.
However, 1t is evident that he is not
familiar with the facts concerning the
growth and development of children.
Children do not, as he says, make"
themselves thieves They are made"
good or bad by the provision or lack of
provision of favorable developmental
conditions. Stealing is symptom of
something deeply essential and desirable
that is lacking in the lives Of teen-age
children. Only when parents and the
community understand and assume
their responsibility in supplying the
Evening star., 1947-03-08

Please be briet. Short letters
are preferred, all are subject to
editing for condensation. Only
letters accompanied by name
and address of 1Driter UiU be
used, although a pSeudonyn, is
In some cases permissible.
Evening star., 1947-03-08
Containing the Russians.

NOlItdIIiIlS tIlS NUSSIdHy
To the Editor Of The Star: ',
1t would place us in very unfortu-
nate position in the eyes of mankind
and invite the stigma of openly COL
laborating with the British against
Russia were we to assume the commit
ments and polfce work of the British
in Greece and other Eurasian trouble
spots.
There is much left to be done in Eu-
rope and the Near East and the usually
stabilizing influence of the Britons
should be continued them.
A great financial strain also faces
these friends at home, and 1t is self
interest to keep them strong. An out
Evening star., 1947-03-08

ing on the radio and making statements
in the newspapers about what we
Americans want.
When they talk about sharing this
country with even one more immigrant
or taking any more territory and giving
the subjects citizenship in this country,
am opposed. F.H.P.
Evening star., 1947-03-08
Blasting the Debt
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
1t is discouraging to debt policy critics
to observe plans for national debt re-
duction now dragging through Congress.
Most plans contemplate hacking Ian
guidly at this milestone with top chip
hammer. The treatment recommended
is to plow into it with supercharged
bulldozer, in order to reduce 1t as relent-
lessly as the New Deal ran it up.
There are plenty Of easy dollars today
Evening star., 1947-03-08
House in the Heart

God, bless this street
And houses tn q rofo;
Bless eUery sheltering gable, Lord,
That mind and starlight kssou.
God, bless each door
Where home folks come and 90.
Bless large and little tDindo1rs, Lord,
Where lamps OF evening oloto.
Bless ereTy one
Who todlks this street, as
Walk noto, and dream, and plan home
Beneath the tride, pide sky
ROTE MYRA PHILLIPS.
Evening star., 1947-03-08
Solution for Russian Problems

Solution for Russian Problems
To the Editor Of The Star:
Much Of the dangerous distrust be-
tween the United States and Russia
stems from the contrasting backgrounds
OF their leaders. Arrived in top Com
munist positions only after long perse-
cution, at first by Czarist Cossacks and
later through ruthless party purges and
seeing their country savagely invaded
from the capitalist west-what could we
expect of Russian leaders but extreme
suspicion, the attitude every one is
against the U S. S. R.?" Need we be sur
prised at their contempt for the coun-
ter charge, Russia is out to conquer
the world?
AS to our own leaders-their fathers
pioneered to escape Europe's wars and
exploitation, and twice they have seen
the United States attacked partly be-
cause 1t was so peace-minded as to ne
glect its weapons. Could Moscow antici-
pate anything but bitter derision when
1t insinuates capitalist plot for world
domination?
Peace demands mutual recognition Of
the sheer absurdity of these charges.
Probably 80 per cent Of Russia's ruling
clique have no desire to force Com
munism on us, and 80 per cent of our
leaders oppose preventive" war.
Debate exaggerated suspicious and all
problems become easier. Disarmament
can then proceed at pace worthy Of
American and Russian genius for doing
things on grand scale. German and
East European questions can be con-
sidered without the fear that each side
only seeks allies against the other.
ROBERT S. FIELD.
Vine1and NJ r
Evening star., 1947-03-08

To the Editor Of The Star:
Isn't it about time we did some
straight thinking on the Wilson-Lowe
case?
was amazed to find gifts pouring
in to the killers family, while the be-
reaved family of the victim seems to
have been entirely forgotten!
My heart certainly goes out to the
Wilson children, as it does to children
all over the world who are the un-
fortunate victims of circumstances over
which they had no control. But my
greatest sympathy in this case goes to
the Lowe family, who lost husband,
father and provider through Floyd
Wilson's crime.
The killer claims Mr.. loves death was
az accident" It was no accident!
When man holds up another man
with loaded gun, he is deliberately
taking chance Of killing that man.
Otherwise, he would use an empty gun.
It isn't true, either, that poverty
caused this crime. It did not! I am
well acquainted with poverty. I was
born and reared in 1t, and sometimes
since 1t has come too close for comfort.
I know, too, how it feels to owe debts
and lack the money to settle them.
But we did not steal to pay our bills
and feed our children, and neither
does any other man or woman OF char
acter. Instead, they put forth extra
effort-they work, they worry, they
sacrifice. they pinch pennies here and
pinch pennies there. And II the going
Evening star., 1947-03-08
Letters to The Star From Its Readers
Sharp Word to Parents-Chipping Away the Debt
Opposed to Immigrants ts-Demands by Women

right grant of money to Great Britain
is our best answer to recent assistance
pleas.
Look at q world map and see If you
want to appear to be making a wise for
Russia with our troops In the Japanese
islands In the west and our troops and
money moving in on Greece and else
where in the east.
HOWARD BURsLEY.
Women Demand Too Much
To the Editor of The Star:
I refer to the letter Of March de-
Tending bachelors. The writer says that
bachelors are the only men with cour-
age enough to stand out against the
pressure of society, and demand that
women be something better, or go catch
more gullble males" It has been my
Evening star., 1947-03-08

with which to make the needed dent in
its structure. There may not be such
surplus tomorrow.
Is 1t too much to ask that Congress
provide for cuts at half the rate actually
put into effect by Andrew Mellon in the
'20s? Such action would be worth
dozen managed miracles, New Deal style.
Somewhere an idea has gained circu-
lation that to deflate too fast-or to pay
off debts at all-is to invite depression
and disaster, and to display pulling
weakness.
1t is time to apply the New Deal cry
of abundance where it will help-in debt
reduction. And no 100-year plans!
WALTER BAHNSEN.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-01-09

missed free throws: SWimley /
Nelson 2. Miller /, WOLF 1, Walsh
/, Patrick /, Wailing /.
Officials: Referee, Fisher; UNI
pire, Johnson; Timer, Wood.
The Creston Freshmen defeated
the Libby Junior High rs to Is
in the preliminary.
On Friday january 10, the Libby
Terriers take on a strong Lincoln
County High quintet from Eureka.
The Eureka Lions have won all
their games this season defeating
the Eureka VFW, Columbia Falls
and Big Fork by decisive scores.
Lincoln County win be presenting
a veteran lineup against the Ter
riers, boy by the name of Gwynn
having returned from the armed
forces to add strength to the Lions.
a very fast and hard struggle is
by the Libbyites. This
should be one of the hardest fought
games of the season. A preliminary
game between the second teams Of
both. schools will begin at 7:I5 to
entertain the early arrivals.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-01-09
The Libby Ski Club
Enjoys Hill Lights

Members of the Libby Ski Club
had thrilling evening last Satur-
day night when they turned on the
lights at the hill for the first time
this season and enjoyed night ski
ing. The hill is in splendid con
dition and that evening the Their
mometer was nearly up to zero
so the experience was quite ex-
hilirating. Following the fresh air
part of the evening the group gath
cred in the club house for a chill
supper and large amount of this
favorite mixture was consumed. This
chill was prepared by Mrs. Chris
Ramlo.
President Chris Ramlo presided
over short business meeting which
included future plans. Jim Christie,
Jim Harris and Norris Adams were
appointed to be the Membership
Committee of the Club. Several
for the club house
were planned also.
The Club appreciates the coopera-
ton given by E. J. Driear of the
Mountain States Power Company in
getting the lights ready for the
all
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-01-09
Present Awards TO
Kootenoi Grange

The following awards have been
presented to the Kootenai Valley
Grange by the State Lecturer, Mrs
Elsie Dondanville of Lonepine.
White ribbon award to Honor
Oranges. Red ribbon award (sixth
place. for Scrap book entered in
State Contest. Fouth degree pin 10
Mrs. Rose Robertson as Honor Lex
turer
The Kootenai Valley Grange is
one of ten out of thirty eight gran
ges in the state that received the
award as an Honor Grange. This
award is given to those Oranges
that fulfill certain requirements in
the years work, community acti-
witty being especially stressed. The
local Grange, though having a small
active membership, carried out
some outstanding projects during
the past year including a Stunt
Night Contest in March when is
of the city partici-
oated, and also assisted the Cham
Der of Commerce in putting on the
Community Fair in September.
The Kootenai Valley Grange met
December 20, at the American Leg
on Hall for their annual. Christ
mas party Members of the Farm
Woman's Club and their families,
also All club members were guests.
Following the Christmas program
which was in charge of Lecturer
Rose Robertson, children's games I
vere directed by Mrs. Ruth Shell
len. In due time, Santa Claus ar
lived, and treats of popcorn, nuts I
nd apples were served to all I'M
Ter the direction of Helen Gram
,auer, chairman of the Home &c.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-01-09
Fire Dept Ready
To Search for Bow

Billy, small son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard Anderson who live near
the highway south of town in the
Paul Bunyon's Grave" vicinity,
very nearly caused an about hunt
last Monday evening when he be-
came lost after school.
The family has recently moved
to this section, and Mrs. Anderson
stopped at the school house in Lib
by, Monday evening to see that
the six year old lad got safely
home. The mother entered the
school building through one en-
trance as the boy went out to the
bus through another. Learning that
Billy had gone on the bus, Mrs.
Anderson supposed him safe, and
returned home.
Some time later Mrs. Geo. Croft
teau noticed small boy wandering
IN a field west of town near the
cemetery, crying and calling for his
mother. She took the boy to her
home and called Chief of Police
George Bryant, who went out after
the lad, and brought him to the
hospital for a check-up for pos
SlDle 1IOSt-Dlpe.
Meanwhile the mother had dis
covered that her son was not on
the bus. and called back to Libby
him. The Fire Depart
nent gave a general alarm about
Z o'clock and its members were
ready to begin the search when
they learned that the boy was found
and safe at the hospital where ex-
animation showed him none the
worse for his adventure. Paul
Church f the Welfare department,
took him back to the Andersoz
nome.
1t is thought that the youngster
Jaw the Troy bus pulling out just
IS he left the school building, and
believing it to be his bus, attempted
% follow it, becoming lost west Of
own where Mrs. Crotteau found
him.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-01-09
Banquet
For Terriers

The Libby Terriers, high school
football team, which won the Wes-
tern Division Championship this
past season, will be given ban
quet this evening Thursday at
the and Cafe.
Walter Scott Director of Inter
Scholastic Football for the State
of Montana will be, present at this
time, and present the championship
award to the squad. MIR. Scott, pro-
lessor of English, School of Mines,
Butte, is in charge of all playoffs
for football in the state.
The banquet is being given the
squad by Arthur Atkins, proprietor
of Atkins Meat Department, located
IN Burgan's Store, Kenneth F. Endi-
colt, proprietor of the Libby Cream
cry and Mr.. and Mrs. Jack White,
of the J and l Cafe
where the banquet will be held.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-01-09
New OfficioIs Take
Office Lost Monday

New Lincoln County officials who
were sworn into office last Monday,
included Chas. E. Rowe, state rep
resentative; Roy LivenRood. sher-
riff; W. j. Anderson, county super
intendent, and Joe F. Fennessy. Jr.,
county attorney. Fred Maurer was
also installed as Justice Of the Peace
for Libby township.
Leslie Leigh, who was elected
county assessor at the last general
election. has been serving for the
past several months in that capacity,
filling the vacancy left by H. p.
Weydemeyer, who resigned to re-
turn TO his ranch in the northeast
part of the county.
Officers who were reelected at
the last election are State Senator
ID. f. Fewkes; Commissioner p. ".
Klinke from the Eureka district:
County Clerk and Recorder, G. c.
Earle, and County Surveyor, Ira
Miller. H. S. Hepner also retains
his position as Justice Of the Peace
for Libby Township.
Kenneth Bigelow, who was cleo
ted treasurer 10 succeed the pres
ent treasurer, Leatha Sauer, does
not assume his duties till March
3 but IS now working in the Of
fee and becoming familiar with
the work
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-01-09
@. N. Troins Crush
Eost of Libby

Due to a derailment Of a diesel
engine and three freight cars near
Libby last Thursday, traffic on the
Great Northern railway was de-
layed for about eight hours. and
passengers on the Great Northern
east-bound Empire Builder were
obliged to spend about 8 hours,
from noon until p. m. in Libby
waiting for the tracks to be cleared.
This derailment was caused when
a large diesel and three cars crashed
into the caboose OF a. local freight
near Yarnell causing the caboose
to catch fire and also derailing 3
cars Of the smaller train
No one was injured in the ac-
cident and traffic was resumed that
evening, officials reported.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-01-09
FOUR l. CLUB HOLDS
MEETING LAST NIGHT

Last night the Four L Study Club
held its annual New Year dinner
at the First Lutheran Church.
Evelyn Myers was toastmistresS and
other members on the program com
mittee were Edna Knudson and
Mildred Buck.
Time" was the motif for the
table decorations which were taken
care Of by a committee consisting
Of Phyllis Griffith, Winfred Hand
ley, Mary Ellen Mcintosh and 10
Octabec. Readings were given by
Margaret Stearns. Lois Shaurette,
Inga Riddle and leila Ramlo.
The new president, Phyllis Crit
fifth conducted the business meet
ing which followed the dinner and
a vote Of thanks was given to Alice
Wekander, outgoing president
Preceding the dinner a piano
solo was given by Carol johnson
and vocal solo by Ruth Hanson.
Plans were made for a sleigh
ride for january 10th.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-01-09
Terriers Take
TWOGdmes

The Libby Terriers took on the
Whitefish Bulldogs and the creston
Canadians over the weekend and
won both games by decisive mar
gins. Friday evening the Terriers
handed the Whitefish Bulldogs a
40 to Is licking. Good passing and
team play enabled the Terriers to
set up many scoring plays for set
shots. The scoring was evenly dis
tributed among the Libby players.
Defensively the Terriers did quite
well keeping the Whitefish boys
well away from the basket on their
shots. The Bulldogs were forced to
90 most of their shooting from a
long distance. Swimley led the Lib
by scorers with IL points followed
by AdamSon with 9 and Dolezal
and Nelson with each. Hinder
man was the best performer for
The Whitefish team playing a good
defensive game as well as leading
the scoring with IL points.
The Roy Cpora.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-01-09
of Dimes
Begins Jan. IS

The familiar red, white and blue
March of Dimes insignia of the Ma
tional Foundation for Infantile Par
alysis will soon be appearing on
( window cards and other advertising
! throughout the United States and
I Of course at home here in Libby.
( The l947 drive opens January Is
and viii continue through until and
including January 80.
The drive, which starts simultan-
eouSiy throughout the country next
Wednesday, will be headed in South
Lincoln County by Miss Mildred
Puck. Working as community chair
man will be Smith McNein, for
Libby, who will be assisted by
Q. L. Gillespie, in charge of the
drive in Libby schools, Archie
Mlnde in charge of coin boxes and
their distribution, and w. r. Lit
tell in charge of publicity. Mrs.
Walter Morrison of Troy will be
chairman of the drive in her COM
The Libby chapter plans to send
out circulars to all inhabitants of
its area. During the drive coin
SNsAG0 ~ III gE IOuAtu III Tie BUSINESS
houses and various public places.
According to Mrs. E. L. Richard
son, who heads the drive in Eur |
eka, coin cards will be sent to both !
adults and school children in that |
All communities in
the section will be solicited, Mrs.
said.
Fifty per cent of the contributions
raised will remain at home for use
n case of need to fight polio To-
ally: The other half is sent to
he national foundation.
lnfantile paralysis was more pre-
'alent in 1916 than it has been
turing the past 30 years. When
ocal funds for fighting the dread
disease are exhausted, the National
foundation steps in and provides
he money to care for local cases.
LAST year the drain on the Ma
icnal Foundation was so heavy
hat its funds are practically de-
'ieted. In Montana, there were
vice as many polio cases during
946 as there were in 1945.
The chapters in Lincoln County /
no their officials are confident that
lincoln County citizens will do their
hare in contributing to this good i
ause and helping to save children,
9th at home and throughout the !
alton from the horrors of the dread !
ccurge.
The drive will be under way when
ne Western News goes to press {
ext week, at which time more in
regarding the campaign I
ill be published. \
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-01-09
State SoIonS
Convene Mon.

Helena-UD - Montana's SOih
legislative assembly, republican,
dominated in both house (57-33) and
senate (42-15) convened Monday,
and, although observers predict a
quiet" session, the states law.
makers Will confront controversial
issues throughout their 60-day sess
sion.
Chief among the problems 20 be
met by the legislators IS that If
finances-as budget requests fo- the
l947-49 biennium exceed thu fs-
tiinated general fund revenue by
Z cool $1,000, 000
(Under Montana Law, the legis-
lature must dispose of the budget
before any other appropriations
measures may be considered.)
Unless the legislators are willing
to pare budget requests, which are
up third from those granted for
the current biennium, they must
turn to additional sources of rev.
enue.
Mentioned as two money-raising
measures are state sales tax and
the legalization and licensing of
gambling.
AS. yet, no one has advanced
state sales tax proposal bat if a /
gambling bill is introduced, it may
take the form of the measure which /
was killed by the House during
the 29th Assembly.
That bill would have. levied stiff
fees on legalized gambling and
would have raised an estimated
81 SOC, 900 annually.
There also are those who would
amend the Hickey Law" to al
low groups other than those per-
United to have machines now to
operate the "one-armed bandits" af-
ter paying license fees which would ]
add up to an estimated $250,000 a
year S
Legislators were expected to en-
{
l. A proposal (from the State s
Code Commissioner that they clear
the dead timber" from Montana's
,odes. by eliminating obsolete sta
.utes;
2. The recommendation (by the
Postwar Planning and Construction
Commisison) that a separate build
ng instead of an annex to the CAPT h
OF building be constructed to pro d
yide needed space for state of Ii
ices. Il
3. A request (Which has the il
'acking of the State Chamber of d
Commerce, Gov. Sam c. Ford and n
he Montana Hotelmen's Associa- 3,
ion) for a 100000 appropriation r
which would be spent during the D
ext biennium for national advsr- 81
lSing of Montana. 9,
4. Possible increases, by as much "a
S so per cent, in the fees for all al
uniting and fishing licenses. r
The legislators also may encoun-
er bill which would give the O,
ate a 30-day divorce law (similar ia
} the one vetoed at the last ses- ii
on by Gov. Fordl. ar