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The Nome nugget., 1948-12-06
Internation'l News

the cleo ion and threatened to pun iSh any Germans who voted. They set up a trump city government in the Soviet zone of Berlin-a gov ernment which the western Occu- patton powers asked Russ,a in Paris yesterday to disoWn. The Reds forbade the election in their zone.
 Any way one looked al the re suit, it was a blow to the com muniSts. They boiled l9 per cent in the l946 election. Even the l3.8 per cent of the Germans who did not vote was big cut under that
 The Russians tried to explain it away with barrage of invectiveS. Newspapers they control spewed out such stuff as mass arrests in the west" shameless election comedy" and great election swim dle." The Russian news agency TasS asserted the election was held n an atmosphere of military and police terror.
 The western powers handed long memorandum to the commit tee of neutral experts studying the Berlin currency issue in an effort of solve the Berlin blockade crisis. The note in effect asked Russia to fer e, the trump communist gov ernment, and resume cooperation with the four power adm-uiStra- ton. Otherwise, the chances of agreement were held to be thins> There was no h;n. of a Russian agreement.
 Russia was challenged in he U. N. political commit ee to show proof she has set up a free govern ment in North Korea. The Rus sian sponsored regime shut out U. N. observers when they tried to supervise elections there this year. The committee rejected a Russian proposal for immediate debate on italy's colonies.
 Three Chinese army groups thrust south from abandoned Stu chow in an effort to break a com munist blockade in the developing battle for probable annih;.3tiOn. Chinese newspapers said 10000 communist troops with artillery are fighting within so miles of Ranking, the Chinese capital.
 A major offensive appeared to be shaping up for Pc ping in North China. American military a.i to China ;olaled about $63.0O0,OOO d"~i1g .ha last Is months. or a lit- IL les ;han q hird of the cid given to Greece and Turkey n the same period. Mrs. Chiang Kai- Shak is to see President Truman early th.s week. She is expected to put on the bite for a billion a year Fer three years.
 Related reports said possibly 5000 Chinese died in the explo- sion and sinking of a crowded evacuation ship last month off southern Manchuria.
 The Japanese house of repre-s SentatiVeS voted tO permit tha ar rest of former Premier Hitoshi Ashida in bribe case. He resigned in October.
 American sources said '. s. del egates will try and push through lsraels application for U. N. mem Sership before the assembly ad-
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-09
COP To Meet November IS

JUNEAU-A meeting of the Re- publican Central Committee has been called for November Is in Juneau by Henry Benson, secretary of the committee. AS this will be the first meeting of the commit tee after the Territorial and Ma tional elections, Benson has urged that each member attend in per son.
 Voting members of the commit tee are: E. E. EngStrom, Territor- ial Committee chairman; Margaret E. White, National Committeewo- man; E. A. Rasmuson, National Committeeman; Henry Benson, sec retary; Mrs. Helen Brosius of Sew ard, treasurer; and Divisional Con- mittee members. Mrs. Albert Dorch, Fairbanks: Julius C. Morris, An chorage; J. E. Ost, Council; and Howard D. Stabler, Juneau.
 Non-voting members on the com mittee are Albert White, General Council, and Amer J. Peterson. chairman of Finance Committee, Anchorage.
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-09
Cold StorageFirn Gets Big Order
(Continued from Page D

(Continued from Page D Burns and Wilmans operated The Trading Bay Packers Cannery at West Portland, and still own it.
 In spite of the many obstacles encountered, the company reported a successful season. Many people, including fishery men from other parts of the country, had believed the cold storage plant could not be placed in operating condition this year.
 Both compressors had to be re- built, pipe lines repaired. and many thousands of feet of lumber and other materials had to be used to put the plant in shape. At present a new cold room with a capacity of half million pounds is being inst alled
 Eleven different boats brought fish into the cold storage plant, some of them from the Petersburg fleet. MT. Pege is confident that as soon as the small boat harbor is completed there will be more fish ing in the Seward area
 Scrap fish, that salmon canner- ies can not use, can be processed at the local plant. All four part ners feel that there are enough fish, and in sufficient variety, to keep a fishing fleet operating out of Seward the year around. These fishermen would make their homes in Seward and be an economic asset to the community
 The people of Seward are urged to visit the cold storage plant any time. MT. Pege said he wants to remind the people that it is theirs, and they have a right to look it over.
 He expressed the opinion that the citizens of the town will be grateful to MT. BroWnell for his eff forts in securing the plant for Seward.
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-09
FORMER. RESIDENT HAS OFFER OF EUROPEAN RELIEF JOB

Mrs. Elizabeth StilWell, former resident of Seward now living in Dayton, Ohio, in a recent letter to Mrs. Parks wrote that she was con- sidering an offer from one of the nations relief organizations to go to Europe for combinatin nursing and relief work She was given her choice of either Germany or Italy
 While Mrs. Stilwell lived in Sew ard .she was the Territorial Vel fare worker for this district. She also was active in the Seward Reg istered Nurses organization. At present, she writes, she is with one of Dayton's large general hos pitals and is in charge of the chil- dren'S department.
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-09
At the Hotels

The New Sewurd-Majo George D. Pace, It. Col. M. R. Kunitz, Major D. Hamilton, and Sgt. Peter J. Valentine, all of Fort Richard son; MT. and Mrs. Carl E. Sleeves, Anchorage; Roy Boyd, John Brick son, Jeanie Panchine, Jack Carli, Eddie, Engle, and P. Rogan; Ed mund J. Began, Fort Richardson; It. Col Delmar P. Anderson and Mrs. Anderson, Col. B. F. Bridges and Mrs. Bridges, Fort Richardson; Mir. and Mrs. F. P. Buchanan, An >chorage; Frank Valet, Robert Tucker and Kenneth Wilde, Tun- nel.
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-09
ELKS' CLUB ADOPTS NEW LOOK

It's ripping and tearing at the Elks' Club this week, with the old decorations coming out and the new being installed. The bar is be- ing trimmed up with chromium, and the new wallpaper and paint job blends into a superior style of interior decoration.
 Gil GilIiland travelled with a group to the ElkS' Convention at Cordova. and while having a good time managed to get a good deal for the Seward Club.
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-09
Police Worn Against Burglars

City police today issued a warn ing to businessmen to bank their cash daily, since large amounts of cash on hand help to encour- age crime.
 At this season of the year many transients are likely to turn up in Seward, and not finding work they may attempt to get money the easy way.
 Night lights should be left burn ing in places of business, and all entrances should be securely locked.
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-09
EASTERN STAR TO GIVE CARD PARTY

Mrs. Mildred Kirkpatrick has been chosen chairman of the East ern Star card party to be given Saturday evening, October 23.
 There will be dancing for those who do not wish to play cards, and portion of the program will be devoted to square dancing. Details will be made public at later date.
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-09
MISSING PERSONS

Anyone having information con- corning the following persons is asked to communicate with the Governors Office in Juneau:
 JAMES RICHARD LYNCH: 62" in
 height. weighs l65 lbs, sandy, straight thinning hair. ruddy complexion, noticeable squint in left eye. shutters when excited
 He holds a private pilots license ROBERT LEE LYNCH: height 6'4", weighs around 200 lbs. thick
 blond hair, blue gray eyes.
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-09
LESKO BROS. FINISH TANK CAR JOB

The LeSkO Brothers have wound up their job of painting 31 railroad tank cars for the Standard Oil Company. The job included sten- cling all markings and signs on the cars
 The Leskos own the finest sand blasting outfit in the Territory, and are equipped to handle larger con- tracts. George Lesko stated that with only 31 cars to paint they finished the job before they really reached a good production sched- ule.
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-09
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

SERVICE STATION and garage Won- derful opportunity for a good mechanic.
 Reasonable lease to right party. $50 4th
 Ave. 27-S-9p
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-09
FOR RENT

ONE ROOM with private bath. Refer cuce> required. Phone Adams l72. 26tfc
 LOST
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-09
Putronize Home Industry
NOTICE

Forms for Sales Tax returns can now be had at the City Clerks Of- flee.
 TROY BOGARD, City Clerk
 23-24-25
Marion progress., 1948-03-11
AT THE FORK OF THE ROADS

The United States in the opinion of its rep
resentatives at the Havana Trade and En-
ployment Conference, stands at a fork in world
economic history. There are only two ways to
go-one the road of international economic CO.
operation and the other the road of Tightening
economies, barriers to foreign trade and the
expression of economic nationalism.
The belief Of the people Of the United States,
we Think is that economic cooperation will open
the way to world peace. The peoples of Vari-
Gus countries will have an opportunity to i'm
prove their economic position and this means,
of course, an Improvement in their SOCIAL stand
ard Of life.
The road to peace involves freer trade, lower
barriers against the exchange of goods, wider
distribution, Increased production and employ
ment and better standards of living all over the
world. The democratic system, which we es-
pouse politically and profess to accept in the
economic field, will only survive if it demon
strates to the peoples Of other nations that it
can do more for them than any competing eco
nOmy.'
It is obvious that the United States cannot
continue in the world as the only free enter
prise and prosperous country. To retain that
condition, we must have company, associates
and allies. This we can get by persuading other
countries that a closed economy is not for the
benefit Of anyone and that free international
economy will contribute to the welfare of all.
Marion progress., 1948-03-11
LOW-COST HOUSES FOR WHOM?

President Truman suggests that ten million
new dwellings be constructed in the next ten
years and that Congress provide funds to per-
nit the building of 100000 loW-rent public
housing units each year for the next five years.
Stressing the Importance Of housing for the
nations lowest-income groups, the President
urged legislation authorizing sufficient Federal
funds to permit local housing authorities to
construct a minimum of 100000 units a year.
As the editor of a newspaper published in
q comparatively small municipality, we Won
der how many of the 100000 units year will
be constructed in reach Of the loW-income
groups in this neighborhood Frankly, we sus-
pect that practically all of the units will be
erected in metropolitan areas, where local Of
ficials are organized and able to set up hous-
ing authorities to take advantage Of the legis-
lation, if and when it is passed.
When it comes to the 'lowest income
groups to which the President referred, the
Government should not overlook the segment
of our rural population that should be includ-
ed in the term In fact, farmers and their
workers have much lower income than the
average for the nation and if the Federal Gov
ernment is to assist in the construction of homes
for families needing improved dwellings, and
the enterprise is to be launched on the basis
of need, most Of the money and most Of the
houses would be constructed in the rural Sec
tions of the nation.
Marion progress., 1948-03-11
MORE MONEY, LESS BUYING POWER

Here are few facts about the income of
farmers:
In 1947, they received about S30,0OO, 600, 900
from markctings and S34O,0O0,000 from gov
ernment benefit payments. This was their high
est income in history for our farmers, exceed
ings ly 1913 per cent the previous high record
set in 1916.
The Alexander Hamilton Institute points out
that the increase in farm income from market
ings was primarily the result Of sharp increase
in the prices of agricultural products, but that
there was also an increase in the quantity.
Prices reached the highest levels on record,
being 1913 per cent above the 1916 level.
There is one other point to be mentioned in
connection with these figures Despite the rise
in farm income, farmers were not as we'll off
as during the year before. While their income
went up, it did not go up as fast or as much as
the Increase in the prices of the goods which
they bought. Consequently, their purchasing
power in lo47 nearly per cent below
the 1916 level Moreover, the recent sharp
break in the prices of farm products indicates
that there will be further decline in the pur-
chasing power of American farmers in 1948.
Marion progress., 1948-03-11
HISTORIC REMINDER

It may surprise some Americans to note the
close parallel between conditions in Europe
at the close Of World War I and the present
disturbed period, as revealed in collection
of diplomatic papers published by the State
Department and relating to the Paris Peace
Conference Of 1919.
Then, as now, there was economic disoca-
tion great social unrest, armed clashes and
apprehensions for the future. American mis-
sions, going abroad, stressed the necessity of
aid from this country and the need of dollars
to get the economic machine going in the
world.
Interestingly enough, two of the problems
discussed were: G) how to curb Communism
and (2) how to prevent revenge on the part
of defeated Germany. The solutions suggest
ed then, as now, were economic assistance and
the restoration of normal world trade
Marion progress., 1948-03-11
REDUCE LIVING COSTS
WITH HOME GARDENS

You can do much toward bringing
down the cost of living and can help
in an indirect way in providing food
for other nations by planting home
garden, says Director I. 0. Schaub
of the State College Extension Ser
vice.
"Most of US do not value our gar
dens high enough because we gather
the produce in such small quanti-
ties," Director Schaub said. "We
should remember that while the con-
tributions are small, they are fire.
quent and can add up to a consider
able sum. A good garden" ," he add
ed, "can easily contribute from two
to four hundred dollars worth of
nutritious vegetables.
"Our motto this year," continues
DR.. Schaub, =" should be to grow
more, eat better, spend less, and feel
better. The home garden fits in with
our program of adjusting ourselves
to less farm income, particularly
where tobacco is grown"
Many of the best gardens were
grown in town during the war years,
he said. These gardens are still
needed and the city gardener should
grow a garden if he has suitable
space, enough time, and does not
mind work.
Now is the time to get your gar
dens started if you expect success
with early vegetables, the Director
said. For planting dates and the
latest information on gardening, see
your local county agent or write
the Agricultural Extension Service,
State College, Raleigh.
Marion progress., 1948-03-11

Economy is the axe to be applied to the other
fellows expenditures.
Marion progress., 1948-03-11
WAR SEEMS TO BE NEARER

Anthony Eden, who resigned his post as
Foreign Secretary in Great Britain in 1887, in
}protest against the appeasement of the Fascist
Government in Germany, refers to the recent
Communist capture of Czechoslovakia as the
second surrender" and urges the Western ma
tions to integrate their efforts for preserving
what is left of freedom and of maintaining
Ipeace'
The Communists, having taken charge of
lCzechoslovakia, have instituted policy of re-
preston. Foreign broadcasters have been de-
MED access to the radio and ninety-seven for
Ieign publications have been banned. At the
same time, control over the Czechoslovakian
press is being tightened with the Ministry of
Information dominating all publications. Mag
;azines are being suppressed and editors expell-
ed from associations of journalists, which
means that they will be unable to secure en-
ployment.
The reaction Of the people Of the United
States to the Communist capture Of Czechoslo-
vakia has been somewhat ominous. There is
generally recognition that the nations of East
ern Europe are seeing the Russians repeat the
program of Adolf Hitler Democratic freedom,
we know it, is being ruthlessly suppressed.
Populations, containing many anti-Communists
are being incorporated into the Russian sphere
of influence and, under the rigorous methods
of the Communists, will become little more
than pawns of Russian policy.
The question now disturbing responsible
statesmen in the United States, as we'll as in
Great Britain and France is whether the Rus
slams will be content with their expansion, after
they have completed the gobbling up of Fin
land, which seems to be underway There is no
evidence, at the present time, to indicate that
the Russians will not attempt the same tactics
in other areas Of Europe and the conviction is
gradually growing in western nations that un-
less the rulers Of the Kremlm are stopped, the
Communist regime will seek to incorporate all
Of Europe into the Russian sphere.
It is not q pleasant observation, but one
would be somewhat blind to world events not
to recognize that recent occurrences have edg-
ed the world closer to a possible conflict.
Neither the United States nor Great Britain
watch the Communists take over other popu-
lations in Europe Certainly, Democratic
statesmen are beginning to wonder whether
they will have to go to war again to preserve
the liberties and freedoms which have come
down to mankind as the gift of the Anglo
SaXons.
No honest discussion of the present inter-
warfare much earlier than hitherto assumed.
The danger exists that the Russians may press
their aggressive campaign much further and,
if they do the danger of war will become
imminent.
Marion progress., 1948-03-11
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS

| hereby announce myself can
didate for the office Of Register of
Deeds of Mcdowell county, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
mary on May 20, 1948. l have had
three years experience in the office,
now filling out the unexpired term
Of my father, and if nominated and
elected will serve the public to the
best of my ability. Your support
will be greatly appreciated.
RUTH |. LACKEY
Marion progress., 1948-03-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS

I hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office of Register of
Deeds for Mcdowell county, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
mary to be held May 20, 1948. I
have given my best efforts to the
faithful performance Of my duty as
Deputy Register for the past 13
years and if elected will serve to the
best Of my ability.
MRS. JULIA STANLEY.
Marion progress., 1948-03-11

Building castles in the sand with crippled hands is
the story of this little girl You make her future
bright by the purchase cf Easter Seals. Easter Seals
provide services for needs Of crippled child
Sponsor---
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Marion progress., 1948-03-11
SAD COMMENTARY

1t has been estimated that during
World War II between eight and
nine million U. S. men 18 to 38
years old were unfit for military
service and that at least half the
disqualifying defects could have
been prevented or remedied.
Marion progress., 1948-03-11

Carolina, this is to notify all persons
having claims against the estate Of
said decedent to exhibit them to the
undersigned at 42O Morgan Street,
Marion, N. c., on or before the 18th
day of February, 1949, or this notice
will be pleaded in bar of their re-
Marion progress., 1948-03-11
ADMINISTRATIVE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The undersigned, having qualified
as Administrators of the Estate of
Allen Thurman Ledbetter, deceased
late Of Mcdowell County, North
Marion progress., 1948-03-11
Social page, August 21, 1913.


In placing a five-Ight orna-
mental street standard in front Of
his drug store, j. W. Streetman has
taken the initiative step for a "Great
White Way for Marion.
"Misses Jennie and Matte Davis
left Tuesday for Baltimore and
other Northern markets to buy fall
and winter millinery.
"Mrs. Carrie Childs left Tuesday
for New York City to purchase her
fall and winter stock of millinery.
She will be away for about ten
days"
Marion progress., 1948-03-11
BILLIONS AND BILLIONS

Perhaps billions make you dizzy. Well try
these:
In one year Americans spent So, 700 900, 900
ION liquor, $4,000 900, 900 on charity
In one year they spent $6,oo0,oo0,00o on
the races, $2,5o0oo0 900 on education.
Such figures don't tell the whole story, but
they are useful reminder that "where your
treasure is, there will your heart be also
Marion progress., 1948-03-11

If you want to live long do not worry about
hard work; get philosophy that will enable
you to stop worrying about hard work. or any
thing else.
Marion progress., 1948-03-11
Looking Backward
From The Progress Files

Editorial page, August q, 1913:
"Marion's streets are presenting a
better appearance since work has
been done on them by the street
force This is especially true Of the
business portion Of the town where
weeds have been cut down and rubb-
ish has been removed, and the
streets generally are presenting a
much cleaner and brighter appear
ance.'
"Rumor has it that a movement
is on foot to improve Mt. Ida and
build summer resort hotel on the
summit of the mountain If this
project could only be realized it
would mean much to Marion. There
is no reason why Marion should not
be overfowing with summer visitors
at this season of the year, but for
lack of providing the proper attrac-
tions and a united effort to bring
folks here, Marion is losing hundreds
of dollars each season. Is it not time
to wake up to our own interests and
get busy?"
Marion progress., 1948-03-11

Advertise in The Progress and get results !;
the people will read what you print in our
columns. It is your cheapest, and easiest, way
to get over your business message.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1948-08-24

increased to $82,000,000 an
nually. At this rate the PHI will
pay in three years in income tax
alone $40 for every dollar which
the federal government spent on
them.
Edward L. keenan, told what the
United States Employment serv-
ice has done toward finding en-
ployment for these people and
Charles E. Dillon outlined the pro-
gram put in action by the Veter-
ans administration.
The meeting was under the
sponsorship Of it's chairman, Adm.
Ross T. McIntire.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1948-08-24
Frank Reynolds
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the pastor of the 3rd Baptist
church in Xenia.
He was also a member of the
Western Union association execu-
tive board and was the treasurer
of the local Baptist Ministerial
Alliance at the time of his pass
ing. He is survived by his wife,
Maude; one son, Frank of Column
bus; one sister, Hattie Reynolds,
Of Columbus; one brother, Ben
jamin, Of Cleveland, and one
grand daughter, Nancy Ann, also
of Columbus.
Funeral services will be held
Wednesday at l p. M, from the
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1948-08-24
Funeral Notice

Funeral services for Ella Hop
kins, SO, Of 1913 Germantown
street, died Sunday morning at
her home. Length of illness was
short. Services will be held at the
Church of God and St. of Christ,
Kinnard street, Wednesday at 2
p. m. Bishop R. L. Connors Off
ciating. Friends may call at Nc
Lin's chapel after 6 p. m. Burial
in Greencastle cemetery. Survived
by husband, Lawrence; one son,
Robert Hopkins; one daughter,
Mrs. Mary Jordon and one grand
son.