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Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31

aged 85 per cent of their property
taxes. In four States-Louisiana
Ohio, South Carolina and Tennes-
see-these taxes actually exceeded
the amount farmers paid upon their
property.
Something of the magnitude of
these taxes can be found in a state
ment made before the Congression-
al hearings on the Federal-Aid
Highway Act by the National
Grange spokesman. He estimated
that the automotive tax bill presen-
ted to farmers by the States amoun-
ted to $300,0O0,000 in 1941, without
counting the special levies imposed
by the Federal Government. 1t is
realized that this estimate was
made half a decade ago, but it is
safe to say that the figure is even
greater today.
Yet, there is at this moment a
widespread and determined agita-
ton further to increase the pre-
vailing rates of these automotive
taxes. A great deal of this agitation
is yelled behind promises of more
roads. 1t is all too plain, however,
that no rate of taxation will ever
be adequate and no level collec-
tions sufficient to fulfill highway
needs as long as sincere effort is
not made to get more roads for the
money already available.
The States now have funds avail
able to undertake the most stu
pendous program of rural road
construction ever seriously contem-
plated in our history. The program
will be paced by the Federal-aid
grants for secondary roads plus
State matching funds for this pur-
pose, which will total 100000, ,000
under the terms of the Federal-Aid
Highway Act of 1914.
However, the Federal aid pro-
jects are only part of this vast
program. They can be supplemented
/ by the bountiful revenue already
available to the States and counties
for construction and maintenance
of rural roads not on the Fedora
aid system. 1t has been authorita-
lively estimated that over four bill
lion dollars will be available tC
build and maintain roads of specia
service to farmers during the mex
4 three years. BY far, this is more
money for farm roads than has ever
before haen available.
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
THE FARNIER-HIS TAXES
AND HIS ROADS

Nine times out of ten, if you
should ask the average farmer to-
day what tax absorbs the greater
part of his attention, he would say:
why the property tax, of course"
This is true because the property
tax comes directly out of his pocket
and is paid across the counter to
the tax collector.
There is another tax group, how
ever, that should have the farmers
attention: We refer to special auto
motive taves. Just before that war a
highly authoritative survey conduc-
ted in all sections of the country
found that gasoline taxes and reg
istration fees paid by farmers aver
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
Bilbo's Successor

Those who are on the inside Of
Mississippi politics say the straight
out election of a successor to the
late Senator Bilbo in November will
not involve the race issue. because
only few thousand Negroes are
registered, and their votes in all
probability will not influence the re-,
suit. Zone authority says 5000 Me-.
groes are registered in Mississippi.)
Thoughtful Mississippians. dis
tressed over announcement Of Rep.
John Rankin, say they had enough
raving and ranting under Bilbo and
would like to forget it. This does not
imply any withdrawal of opinions
by anyone on race issues, but mere
ly suggests desire to live in rea-
sonable harmony. Rankin probably
will get the Bilbo following, but my
informants say he viii not win un-
less political forces outside Missis-
sippi inject themselves into the spe-
cial election campaign and sensi-
tie the issue. These authorities like
the chances of Rep. william Col
mer, who won respect in the house
as a serious-minded middle-road
man. Also Judge John ]. Stannis, a
46-year-old circuit judge, and some
others are liked.
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
Washington Letter
"AMERICA FIRST"
j. E. Jones


j. E. Jones
Washington, d. c., October-In
the beginning we didn't start either
the first or second World Wars. But
we did win both of them. And in the
winning of those wars we have suf-
fered measurable losses in our own
home lands-now the old Nations
receive first-aid, and America is
supposed to eat at the second table.
Notwithstanding all we have done
in defending and saving the Nations
of the World we find ourselves lis
tening to our President telling us
what to eat.
The United States has changed
its way of doing business with the
outside World. We are putting up
our money and our energies, to save
Europe and Asia. On top of all our
other sacrifices it seems that we are
going too far in ballyhooing the
new food drive. The President of
the United States hasn't convinced
most of his neighbors in Washing
ton that the so-called food-savings
plan is practical.
Isn't it time to wake up to the fact
that we have pretty serious prob
lens on our own hands There is no
use kidding ourselves in believing
that these new loans to Europe will
ever be paid. One well-wisher pro-
phesied: Repayment of at least
part of the funds advanced by the
United States will be insisted up
on" Oh-how hopeful!
What reason is there to give Eu-
rope $12,0O0,0O0,00O for relief? Our
own country, right now, is filled
with people who are so poor that
they can't buy enough food to eat
Besides, there are millions OF
Americans who can't get proper
housing for themselves and fami-
lies.
If this correspondent is going ra-
ther far out on the limb" he is in
good company, as large part ol
the people in the National Capital
who saw our country go on the
slide after the first World War
: openly object to going back, still
worse, after the second World War
IMITATION
; Haven't we imitation enough t.
pull in our horns about sendins
limitless quantities of food anC
money to Europe? The best infor
nation in Washington indicates
that food prices always rise higher
. as the supply tightens. The fact i.
that food prices have been jumpin,
so fast that incomes have not KEEP
up with the speed with which foot
has been juggled-by our own Gov
ernment.
Normally, the prices would hav,
turned down long ago, as produc
! tion has been entirely sufficient.
, Finally, we went into this war t,
, end wars. And Russia, whom w
: grub-staked with unlimited supple
of tools, power and munitions O
: war, has turned out to be our enc
: my.
On the whole, the intentions O
! official and unofficial United State
have been we'll meant, but in ou
: handling of postwar affairs we ar
! right back where old Samuel John
: son said the World was two cen
J, turies ago, when he noted that eve
hell is paved with good intentions.
: Hasn't the time come when tn
!. United States Government shoul
;. unite to save America First?" Ou
q obligation is to our own people an
we can't go on grub-staking tn
i World indefinitely. Right now, tn
4 Washington bureaucrats are plan
d ming to multiply the costs by dona
Y ting more billions of dollars.
Y THE FARNIER-HIS TAXES
: AND HIS ROADS
Nine times out of ten, if yo
q should ask the average farmer tC
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
EXPAND OR CONTRACT?

Basic and most important issue
ahead in the next National election,
and probably for many elections to
follow, is to be whether we are go
ing to solve our domestic problems
by methods that expand or contract
the sum totals of freedoms and OPP
portunities, in the view of Senator
Joseph Ball, of Minnesota.
eff individual Americans, en-
ployers and employees alike, no lon
ger have the will or the courage to
fight for their rights and freedoms,
then all the laws in the World will
not save them," the Senator said re-
Gently in speech in Chicago. "That
is why it is tough to be free, much
tougher than Slaves" he added.
"The United States has achieved
the greatest production and the
highest standard of living of any
people in the World because more
than any other Nation we have
freed the individual initiative and
enterprise of all the people," he
went. "All the rest of the World
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
HOPES FOR AMERICAN
SHIPPING

Frazer A. Bailey, president of the
National Federation of American
Shipping predicts that prudent,
diligent businessmen may operate
a privately-owned American Mer-
chant Marine of the size and char
acteristics, in both foreign and do
nestle fields, compatible with our
position in World affairs, the car
riage of our own commerce and our
National security"
The Federation president warns
the public that I'VE must not over
look the necessity of maintaining
cur American concept of private
ownership"
He believes that "in these peril
Gus times, when other ideologies
are sweeping over Europe, it would
be a grave step indeed if this Gov
ernment were to take any action
which would lend color to the sligh-
test variation from the American
principles of private business. The
American shipping industry sug-
gests no alternative to private
building, private ownership and
private OperatiOn"
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31

There are about III million acres
of land in Texas.
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
News a,
BEHIND 60 60 |||||||'|
THENH'ElSlI|S|IF5:1 'ElSlI||I5
Must We FIGHT Russia?
By PAUL ffALLON

released BY wNU Features.
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31

The people of Europe seem to
have acquired the habits of many of
our American .gimmes."
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31


urged that price control be imposed on our
peacetime economy. But various private
groups are vehemently arguing in favor of
another OPA or it's equivalent, and the Amer
lean people should realize what their ideas
would involve.
First OF all, peacetime price control would
mean revolutionary regimentation of our eco
nomlc system. 1t would necessitate rigid
dlctation of profits, wages and all other items
entering into commodity costs. planning"
"a polite word for totalitarian economies
would take the place of supply and demand.
Competition, as we know it, would disappear.
From the practical point of view price
control would probably be an utter fiasco.
The government could set price at which
an article must be sold-but no one would
produce that article if the price were so low
as to cause loss. Goods would automatically
flow into the black market, which would be-
come the only free market. That is happen
ing in every country where price control and
rationing are in effect The wealthy buy
what they want at extortionate prices, rack
eteers get rich and the rest of the people 20
without.
In free economy, prices find their own
level. That level is determined by the cost of
doing business There is intense competition
all along the line, from the supplier of raw
materials to retail stores. This is the onlv
KIND OF an economy which is consistent with
true representative government, and with
maximum liberty for all the people.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-20
NOT CLUM OR ABRUPT

Key Westers don't have to be told
that 1913 is election year, but Key West
ers are not alone in that category. A sim
liar condition exists throughout the United
States.
When candidate for office in Mon
roe county shakes your hand or pats you
enthusiastically on the back, don't mark
him down as being any different from
candidate anywhere. Indeed. his greet
ing you is on small scale compared to
the playing of politics in Washington at
this time.
Thus Republicans in Washington. in
an attempt to beat President Truman to
the punch, on Thursday introduced legis-
lation to cut personal income taxes S.
6O0,OOO,OOO in 194s. Chairman Harold
Knutson, who introduced the bill, said
it will remove 100000 Americans from
the federal tax rolls.
He admitted that he did not expect
congress to act on the measure at this
session, but added that it will be acted on
shortly after. congress is convened next
month.
But President Truman is reported to
be considering recommending the de-
crease of taxes next year Probably he
will, embody his Recommendation in his
first message to congress in January.
Realizing that tax reduction is a vote
catcher, Republican leaders decided to
have measure introduced before the
President acted in that regard.
Politics of that sort is Misunderstanding
and back-patting on a national scale, so
don't be critical when the men at home
who intend running for office next year
are exceptionally considerate, as undoubt-
eddy you would be in a similar attitude
were you to be a candidate in 1948. You
can't be glum or abrupt if you expect to
win an election.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-20
1T MIGHT NOT BE FUNNY!

Congressman Sid Simpson, of Illinois,
is having some fun ,poked at him because
he has introduced bill to direct govern
ment scientists, working under the U. S.
Weather Bureau, to conduct experiments
with methods of generating a precipita-
ton in the clouds which produce rain.
The measure seems especially funny
to metropolitan newspaper writer's, who
have the hazy idea that rain is only some
thing to mar an otherwise pleasant day in
the city. Many of these news analysts and
commentators do not understand how vital
the question of rain becomes in drought
parched farming region.
We see no need for the Jokes at Con-
gresham Simpsons expense. The gov
eminent is spending millions of dollars for
experiments to benefit business and there
is constant cry for research and more
research. After all, half million dollars
is not so much to spend if the Weather
Bureau scientists can develop rain-making
processes along the lines recently pub
licized
While we take no stock in the profess
sions of rain-makers, there seems to be
possibility, that methods can be devised.
in connection with the use of airplanes. to
induce clouds to drop their moisture upon
the thirsty earth. Consequently, it might
not be a bad idea to pass the bill of Con-
gresham Simpsons, even if the only OBJ
jective attained is more definite informa-
iton along the lines of recent experiments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-20
TALKING OF TAX REDUCTION

Proposals to reduce taxes continue to
be dime-a-dozen in Washington but the
number of suggestions being offered indi-
Gates that Congress will do something
about taxes.
Representative Francis Case, of South
Dakota, suggests that personal income tax
exemption be doubled to offset higher liv-
ing costs, which, in his opinion, will re-
suit from providing foreign assistance
without any provision to check initiation
airy effects.
What Mr.. Case has in mind is much
better than flat tax reduction of an
equal amount. He proposes that the tax
payer get no immediate cash savings but
instead be given non-negotiable, nom
transferable bonds, equal to the amount
OF the tax reduction. He argues that the
bonds could not be cashed and. therefore
would not increase purchasing power or
increase inflationary pressures.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-20
SUNDAY PEACE PLATE

ing -four mixture. Turn ana brown on
other side. Cover with sliced onions.
When second side IL brown, add water.
cover and simmer Ia hours or until
tender. Remove meat to platter. Add
milk to drippings. heat thoroughly and
serve as sauce with meat. servings.
PEANUT BUTTER CUSTARD
u cup sugar
z teaspoons cOrnStarch
"a teaspoon salt
i s:o 9'' can tss cup> svaporatsd
% cup water
egg yOiks
tablespoons peanut butter J., 49,.
1a teaspoon vanilla
q cup toasted peanuts (optional)
Mix sugar, cornstarch, salt: gradually
add milk and water. Cook over boiling
water, stirring until thickened. Beat egg
yolks; add hot milk mixture. Cook over
hot water. stirring, until mixture coats
spoon. Gradually add to peanut butter.
stirring smooth. Add vanilla. Cool. Pour
into dish. chill: Garnish with toasted
peanuts: servings. (The remaining 2
egg whites may be used in making
prune whip for next days lunch.)
FOOD TIP: Scientists are saying that
your chances Of living longer are greater
II you cut down on foods high In calories
and make wise choice Of foods higher In
minerals, vitamins, and good.quality
protein. Milk. vegetables, whole. grain
cereals, eggs, and lean meat are foods
which carry an abundance OF the pro.
tective nutrients in proportion to calories.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-20
FACTS and FIGURES
BY FULLER WARREN

the Mount, will show that He
said more sense in few words
than any other person who ever
lived. rs. Il
Christ drew larger crowds
than any other speaker who
ever spoke, until sound ampli-
fying systems came into Use. in
recent years. He spoke to a
crowd of "about five thousand
men" in desert place" Mark
6: 80, 44). Great multitudes fol-
lowed him" Matthew 8:l).
No other person, ancient or
modern, has ever held such a
speell over his hearers. Christ
a genius for speech that has not
been equalled by any other per-
son. He was the supreme Oratos
of all ages.
In thirty-three years of life
on earth, in the guise and like
ness of mortal man, subject to all
infirmities of the flesh, armed
only with kindness and love and
an unrivaled gift of speech
Christ did more lasting good
than all the warriors and states
men who have saddened and
gladdened the world since time
began.
We should reverently cele-
brate the approaching anniver-
sary of His birth not only be-
cause He was divine but also be-
cause He was the greatest and
hest Man who ever lived.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-20
CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS

Once again the people of Key West
a season of Joy that is linked with the OBJ
servanee of precious religious event.
The happiness and he r that per-
meates human hearts at this season AMI
makes it's presence evident in Key West is
a product of an .unselfish soicitude for
the happiness of others and a somewhat
spontaneous surge of the spirit of help
fulness.
The Citizen hopes that all of it's readers
will participate in the activities that CEN
ter around Christmas and that they will
share the blessings that come with such
a good undertaking. Naturally, the chill
dren of the community look upon Christ
mas as time of receiving gifts but our
adult population should find it's greatest
joy in the fine art of generous giving.
While most of our churches will cele-
brate Christmas as the natal day of Jesus
Christ and stage some special program to
commemorate that event, the spirit of
Christmas is broad enough to include peo-
pie of all religions and to extend even to
those who profess to have none. Moreover.
real Christians will find opportunities to
give expression to the best teachings of
the founder Of their faith by exhibiting
spirit of tolerance, based upon an abiding
love of and for mankind.
Before concluding this discussion of
the Christmas season, ones thoughts in
evltably turn to the song of peace on
Earth" associated with the song of the
angels of long ago. That the world is far
from a realization of this happy augury
must be admitted but that spirit of peace
is the ultimate aim of our great nation is
an omen OF hope to which the ewes of
men and women all over the world can
turn with faith And even in these unset
tied times, each individual has an obliga-
ton to so conduct himself as to bring
closer the day when peace shall live in
all human hearts.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-20
TODAY In HISTORY
know America)

1803-The United States takes
formal possession of Louisiana
Territory, bought from France,
a vast land of which present
State but part.
1847-100 years ago. First
line Of Telegraph between East
ST. Louis and the East complet-
ed.
1860-South Carolina the first
Confederate State to secede.
1864-Gen. Sherman enters
Savannah ending historic
March to the Sea.
1889-"La grippe" makes its
first general appearance in the
country. ..
l93O-President Hoover signs
bill giving SIG million for emer-
bency construction for the un-
employed.
l94O-President Roosevelt sets
up Office of Production Manage
ment. .''.
l94l-American arimen patrol
the Burma Road.
1944-MacArthur traps large
Jap force on West Leyte.
1945-Russia demands Turkey
cede her strip along the Black
Sea.
1946-United Auto Workers
sues Ford for So million retroac-
tive partal-to- portal pay.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-20

A PEACE PLATE" FOR TODAY
Sae.s 3Ilksa1! .saD. Msa1! Save TIE Peace!
SATURDAY PEACE PLATE

SPICED CRUMB PUDDING
! cup soft bread crumbs
(abOut z slices hread)
! cup buttermilk or sOur mnk
3 tablespoons butter or fOruneo
margarine
L cup brown sugar, firmly packed
J, 2 tablespoons mOlAsses d
" cap; sifted all.puEpase a0es
" teaspoon salt #e 81,
teaSpOO0 SOFA gs.
3s teaspoon cinnamon ;%tt'.
"a Teaspoon, cloves ftf
II " cup raisins f{5
Soften crumbs in buttermiik Tor
hour. Cream butter or margarine. ado
brown sugar gradually. then blend IN
nolasSes and crumb mixture. SIT To-
gether the -four. salt, soda. cinnamon
and cloves and stir into the creamed
mixture. Stir in raisins. Pour into
well.greased shallow 8-inch baking dSn
(i.quart capacity, Bake In moderate
oven (35OeF.) 40 to As minutes. Serve
hot with your favorite pudding sauce.
. to 8 servings.
Food Tip: Give the children big
bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, and
help cut down on the slices Of toast.
advises the U. S. Children's Bureau.
The Bureau adds this further tip
use more whole-grain breakfast
cereals of all kinds. for after all
more grain is saved this way and
whole-grain cereals have the most
food value. Dr..
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-20

Shoulder veal steaks belong to
the thrift group Of less-tender cuts
Of meat THAT, need the encourage
nent OF long. gentle simmering.
Uphurried cooking and subtle sea-
Sonings have their way with, Savory
Veal Steaks with Gravy, the cen
ter &, Of interest on today's Peace
Plate.
Whipped potatoes and buttered
green's are good company, for Sa!
worry Veal Steaks with Crazy. II
you wish, serve also picked pears
or fruit salad of diced apples,
seeded halved grapes and cut-up
figs, mixed with, sweet salad
dressing. The dessert story is Pea
nut Butter custard.
SAYORY VEAL STEAKS WITH
:,1.,. :. GRAVY
- tablespoons four
1k teaspoons salt
l teaspoon singer
~ teaspoons dry mustard
111 pounds veal shoulder steaks
tablespoons fat
2 onions, sliced
! cup water
1 small caa evaporated milk OF
cup top Milk
Mix -four. salt. ginger and mustard
and pound into meat. Brown steaks on
one side In hot fat. Sprinkle with remain.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-12-20

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20.
l947-This is apparently a steady
nature, yet there is a highly en-
otiOnal sensitive undercurrent.
1t is fortunate that the native
has patient endurance that
will carry him to ultimate COM
fort and probably to a large me-
assure of success.