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The Nome nugget., 1948-08-11
BERLIN AND THE U. N.

(By Lee CaSey)
 Secretary of State Marshalls statement of American policy in the Berlin crisis is clear.
 He says we will not be intmidated, but at the same time we will use all diplomatic to avoid war This of course has been the policy of the United States and it's allies from the beginning But official reaffrma tion is useful especially in connection with the flight to Washington, of our Berlin commander General Clay for top-evel conferences
 Our government already has gone long way in at- tempted negotiations without results. The four-power agencies in Berlin have been broken up by Soviet with drawal Efforts by allied authorities on the spot to goate Witlf the Soviet commander have been rutless For that the American British and French gov ernments in parallel notes of protest carried the directly to Moscow. The eisurely Russian reply run-around
 All of this is praseworthy as evidence of their pa- tience in face of extreme Soviet provocations and of their deep desire for peaceful settlement.
 But they have not yet taken the to the United Nations Until that is done it cannot be said that they have invoked every possible of negotiation and diplomatic procedure to reach acceptable sou- ton to avoid the tragedy of war"-to the words of Secretary Marshall. It is essential that this threat be put before the LIN befort too late When suggestions were made in LIN circles recently informally government con- sidered them premature But delay is dangerous
 The LIN lacks the military force to impose decision the Soviet aggressor.
 But it can inform world intelligence and focus moral dgment-especially through the general assembly And that is important
 Our government established procedure in submit ting the LIN it's dispute with Russia Korea when diplomatic negotiations failed Though the LIN in that case has not been able to make Russia lawabidng the threat, the issue is no longer the U s. versus Russia but Russia versus the world.
 Because world peace is in the balance in Berlin, the world security organization cannot properly or safely ignore that threat
The Nome nugget., 1948-08-11

least so far American public opinion is concerned
 It is hard to recall when American public opinion has been more volatile. We swing overnight from heights of optimism depths of despair with as little real excuse for the mood as for the other.
 The fact of the matter is that the present feeling of relief the Berlin situation is justified only the assumption that war between Russia and the United States had been close There warrant for that sumption. Nor is there any for the assumption gaining currency, that there has been any easing of the crisis Ovev Berlin.
 The Russian blockade continues. If anything it is getting tighter. The only comfort we can derive from the situation is that Russian pressures have not suc ceeded in driving out of Berlin
 On the other hand, the western European powers demonstrated at their recent meeting at the Hague that they opposed to bringing the crisis in Berlin to head. They want no showdown least of all mill tary showdown They insist that the effort solve the Berlin crisis through diplomatic alone be con- tinued indefinitely To this position the United States too is publicly committed.
 In view of the stalemate in the Berlin situation and the evident unwillngness of both sides risk war; it is not surprising that there has been blOssoming of rumors regarding another four-power conference. The Russians want four-power conference in order to propagandist platform from which to in- weigh against the efforts of the Americans British and French to set up west German regime and to muscle in on the Ruh The western powers while not opposed to conference in principle its only justification in the achievement of real agreement regarding peace with Germany
 Given existing circumstances it is far too early to be hopeful regarding the Berlin situation The crisis there may not be getting acute. But there is indca ton that it is over, or anything like it.
 When sugar controls ended in the latter part of 194 sugar prices declined instead of increasing because there adequate supply. Recently Sen Bridges charged that although there is still abundant supply sugar prices have been forced up by government jug glng of Cuban quotas and by purchases of Cuban sugar for foreign relief at price above prevail ing world prices.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-07-29
MANY LISTEN TO DAM
PLANNING LAST TUESDAY

CONTINUED from Page One)
the Columbus source, would be 200
feet high. and the FairmOnt Dam
ITO feet high A reservoir capacity
of 2,l2O,0O0 acre feet would thus be
obtained. The high water level
would be 2760 feet above sea level,
approximately 100 feet above low
divide where years ago a canal was
built.
Thomas E. Long, retired attorney,
formerly of KaliSpell, now living in
Libby, was present and spoke in ia
vor Of the Jennings dam, stating it
would bring mineral development
to Lincoln County. Other LIB"
men supporting the proposed Libby
Dam were Harold Rorke and Albert
B. Earheart. A letter stating that
Libby people favored the dam, and
signed by Mayor H. H. GOmpf Of
Libby, was also read No opposi-
ton to the proposed dam was asked
for nor volunteered by any of the
audience
Among those present from Libby
were: r. w. Smithberger, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. J. Harris, Gus Delzer, Wal
ter NeiIs, A. J. Agather, H. B. Wal
lace. Jerry Lincoln, Thos. Long, Lee
Tinker. Ernie Wood, Mrs. E. M.
Davidson and son, Jimmy. Fred H.
Maurer. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cloutier,
Mr.. and Mrs Jim Christie, County
Engineer Ira Miller. Lloyd Bower,
and E. L. Kemp.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-07-29
ADVISES PEOPLE TO CHECK
SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS

According to Cecil Cook, of the
Kalispell Social Security Admins
tration Office, many people each
month are losing social security
benefits. A recent study revealed
that 30 Of the 10l persons who quail
fled for monthly retirement insur-
ance payments, IN a three months
period, lost benefits because they
delayed filing their applications.
The smallest loss was one months
benefit of 1851; the largest loss
was n months benefits totaling ST.
O95l7.
Mr.. Cook advised that a claims
application is required before bene-
fits are payable. Benefits are not
automatic and they are retroactive
for not over three months prior to
the month an application IS received
Listed below are suggestions,
which if needed, should protect
our readers from suffering needless
loss of the insurance benefits:
ID If you are age IS or over,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-07-29

and Evelyn l. Birmingham, Libby
were married on the 23rd by jus
tice Of the Peace H. S. Hepner.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-07-29
WEDDING RITES AT RANCH
HOME SUNDAY JULY I8
(COnunued trOm Page

(COnunueQ from rage Ouey
ing at the reception were Miss Donna
Slauson, Mrs. Warren Plath. Mrs.
Gordon Slauson, and Mrs. Willard
Hiatt.
After the reception the bridal
couple left for honeymoon at Ola
.cier Park. The brides going away
dress was Of white eyelet and her
accessories also of white. She wore
a corsage of roses and baby's
breath. Mr.. and Mrs Russell will
be at home in Libby after August
].
Mr. Russell attended school at
Columbus. Ohio. He has served
three years with the Navy in the
South Pacific, most of the time on
a destroyer. He IS now employed
by James Potter.
Out-of-town guests al the we'd
ding were Mrs. Cora Hiatt and Mr..
and Mrs Hal Hiatt of Glen Ellyn.
III.
The bride was feted at several
showers preceding her wedding.
Miss Jacqueline Hiatt entertained
at her home with twelve guests
present Members of the Grange
and Farm Women's club gave a
shower at the brides home with
forty guests present. A third show
er was given at the Leckrone home
by members of the All Club.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-07-29
SCOTTTS RETURN FROM
CAMP KALTTANA

me tWenty-nlne LIBBY Girl
Scouts and their leaders who at
tended Camp Kalitana at BitterrOot
Lake returned Sunday.
One hundred and four Scouts rep
resenting Libby, Kalispell, White
fish and Columbia Falls attended
Kalitana this year. The days were
devoted 10 swimming, handicraft,
and campcraft- Special events were
the all-camp part. n afternoon Of
square dancing and games. movies
and a lecture on fire prevention by
the forestry department, and the
overnight camping trip.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-07-29
LIBBY

Mr.. and Mrs ". F. Kessel of
I Occur d'Alene, Ida, left Friday af-
ter spending a few DAYS last week
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Herb Kessel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Kessel, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walt Kessel and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Myrhang.
Mrs. E. F. Mares and daughters.
Karoleen and Kathleen, and son.
Hickey. left Saturday for their home
in Great Falls after spending a
couple of weeks visiting at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kujawa. Mrs.
Mares is Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Kujawa's
daughter.
George Kramkau came last week
to spend part of the month visiting
al the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Chapman Mr.. Kramkau is Mrs
Chapman's father
The Leonard Sleizer, P. V. Kit
ley. and Don Hargreaves families
were among the As who attended the
Lillard family annual picnic in
Occur d'Alene. Ida. Sunday.
Patrolman George Mourar and son
George, Jr., are spending the week
in Libby where Mr.. Mourar is at
tending TO business. George, Jr., is
visiting at the homes of Dale Adams
and Kenneth Jaqueth. Mr. Mourar
was formerly Libby Patrolman.
John Mcneil was taken to the
lockwood Clinic in Spokane Mon
day for treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Jaqueth and
Kenneth returned Sunday evening
from Medicine Hot Springs where
they spent the week Vacationin1
with relatives
Rose Olson Of Kalispell spent sew
eral days last week of her vacation
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Robertson Sunday they az
Miss Olson to her home
in Kalispell where they spent the
day visiting.
Lumber and Sawmill Workers
Union No. 1881 meets the 2nd and
4th TUESDAY of each month.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Kennedy and
Barbara Gail, spent the
first Of the week in Seattle where
they attended the Northwest Fur
niture Show. Mr. Kennedy states
that this is the largest furniture
show given this side of Chicago.
Miss Louis Libby of Augusta. /
a1dlues spent last week VlSWlng her /
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas /
Halsey. Miss Libby is IL tour of |
the West having visited on the coasr.
IN Southern California, AMI Mexico |
before stopping in Libby.
Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Fraser and
son, Austin, of Spokane returned
10 their home Tuesday after spend
ing the week visiting Mrs Nina Fra
ser, Lincoln's mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Durwood Derry of 4
Jacksonville, Fla, moved to Libby |,
last week to take possession of the
August E. Johnson place on Par
mener Greek. Mr. Derry was re-
Gently discharged from the Nav |.
where he has served 20 years. Dur
ing the war he held the rank os
1t. Jr. grade. Mr.. and Mrs. John
son are moving to Libby where
they viii make their home. The
was handled by the
Maurer Realty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wills Hall are plan
ming to leave for Spokane next week
Vhere their small daughter Bonnie
@ou, viii undergo an operation.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-07-29
PRELIMINARY MUNICIPAL
BUDGET UP FOR APPROVAL

A one mill raise viii be paid by
taxpayers this year if the prelim-
mary budget is approved, Mayor
Harold H Gompf announced this
week. This raise occurred when the
city council found it necessary to
raise the cemetery fund from 3 to
4 mills.
The taxpayers three and a half
pennies viii be divided in the fol-
lowing way this year:
General Fund-151z mills; Street
Fund-l0 mills, Park Fund-4 mills;
cemetery fund mills: and fire
fund.- mills This makes a total
Of 351z mills and gives the city
S2I. $50
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-07-29
A.. 81 1!
By Ted Resting

Fish age studies are a vital first
step in making fishing better IN our
Lakes and streams reports Robert ..
Beatty Conservation Director Of
1Zaak Walton League.
II works like this: Local anglers
contend that nearby Mud Lake is
fished out. so a team of fishery
biologists is called to diagnose the
case. They make a collection of the
various species of fish in Mud Lake
and DO an age and growth study
of them. That is, they study the
fish scales. The big value Of scale
readings is the rate Of growth, not
so many years old
Contrary TO popular belief, every
circle on a fish scale does not repre-
sent q years growth. II marks a
layer Of bone which is formed in
relation to the conditions of eXis-
tence encountered at the time of its
formation. Thus, during periods of
poor growth, as in winter or during
spawning, these rings do not COM
plete their growth. When growth
is resumed the incomplete growth
forms a more or less distinct ring
There may be number OF these IN
any year II IS by counting the num-
Der Of true annual rings that the
age of a fish is determined.
The biologists at Mud Lake find
il teeming with bluegills and bass.
But they are all small. Yet the
scale readings show 70So of the fish
IN the lake to be three OF four years
old-time for bluegills to get up
to eight inches and bass TO two or
three pounds.
The answer is too many fish for
the amount Of food. cover and
spawning ground available - not
enough fishing instead of too much
With this information to start on,
size and bag regulations can be
changed and other remedies intro
duced.
Thus we see that by knowing
the growth rate and general age Of
z given species Of fish in a lake we
can tell if that lake is producing
the size and number Of fish if
should. If it isn't. we can do some
thing about it. But first we've got
to find out-and fish scales can tell
us.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-07-29
Two Teens Have
Perfect Scores

The Libby Soft Ball League spon-
sored by the Keglers is now under
way and three games have already
been played. Games are called at
Gas p. m. The opening game was
Monday, July 19 between the BPOk
and ZonolitAteams. Zonolite took
the long end of the score which was
So Last Friday evening the Union
team played the Merchants team,
the Merchants winning 1873, Mon
day the BPOK nine met the Union,
winning in closely contested game
of 1913.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-07-29
MOUNTAIN VIEW R. n. A.
SEWING CIRCLE MEETS

Mountain View R. N. A Sewing
circle met for their annual pot-luck
picnic at Grace Miller's grove last
Thursday evening, July %. The
good food was enjoyed by all and
the hostess served ice cream and
coffee. Guests were Mrs. Miller's
sister. Mrs. Woods. from Winnipeg.
Man: Mrs. Vesta McCormic of Min
neapolis. Mimi; Mrs. Bertha Kienitz
and Mrs. Panicco of Libby.-Re-
DOrter
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-07-29
BROWNIE SCOUTS ENJOY
TWO-DAY OUTING

Two Brownie groups and their
leaders, Mrs. Frank Simurdak, Mrs.
Dave Foster, and Miss Leon Harris,
and Mrs. Bob Peterson spent Wed
nesday and Thursday Of last week
camping Il the Peterson cabin on
Savage Lake Swimming and a
Weiner marshmalloW roast were
high lights of the camp.
Those attending were Beverly
Stordock, Margaret johnson, Lor-
Taine Davidson. Evelyn Peterson,
Sue Welton. Betty Ann Luxa, Joy
Beccarri. Charlotte Bowker, Mae
hicNair. Mickey Downing, Judy Rid
die, Nancy Foster, Flora Dinwoodie,
Judy, Tommy and Frank Simurdak
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-07-29

have worked in employment where
social security taxes were deducted,
but are not now working IN this
tyne of employment for over $l4,99
Der month, or (2) if you are the
close relative of a deceased wage
social security employment, or 90
if YOU are the close relative of a
veteran Of World War II, who died
within three years after his dis
charge from the services (even
though he or she did not have a
social security number), you should
get in touch with the Social Sc
curity Administration.
Social Security Administration IS
located in Room Z, upstairs, in the
Glacier Dairy Building, and IS open
THURSDAYS and Fridays. The tele-
phone number is 1114-K.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-07-29
MARRIAGE RECORDS

The following marriage licenses
were issued this week according to
the records of Clerk of Court Fred
Clark:
July 19-Richard Allen Russell
and Jeanice Ellen Slauson, both of
Libby. There were married on the
18th by Rev James Davidson.
July 23-Selmer Meuli, Eureka.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-07-29
earn OF THANKS

We are indeed grateful Tor the
MANY spiritual bouquets, floral tri-
buteS and other kindneSses extend
ed us during the illness and loss of
our beloved husband and father.
Mrs. Frank Pival
and the family.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-07-29

Coccidiosis germs are sometimes
able to survive the coolest winter
Temperatures on farm grounds and
live over TO infect flocks the follow
ing spring or summer.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-07-29

Schedule Of remaining games-
july 3O-Zonolite VS.. Merchants;
August 2-Zonolite VS.. Union; Aug
ust 6-B. P. o. K. VS.. Merchants;
August 9-Union VS.. Merchants;
August l6-Zonolite VS. Merchants;
August Dob. P. o. K. VS.. Union;
August BIB. P. o. K. VS.. Mer-
chants; August 27-Zonolite VS..
Union.
Don't forget the next game is
tomorrow friday evening. Be out
and support your team.
Evening star., 1948-03-07
TW0 GIee Clubs
To GfVe Concert

Washington has another treat in
store. for on Saturday evening,
April 3, the combined glee, clubs
of Sweet Briar College and Prince
ton University will give q concert
in the Continental ballroom of the
Wardman Park Hotel. The concert
will be followed by a dance. The
Princeton and the Sweet Briar
Clubs OF Washington are sponsor
ing the event.
Mrs. Edward T. WALES and Mr..
Harrison Brand III will be CO.
chairmen Of the evening. Members
of their committees are Mrs. Lor-
ton Sims and Mr.. j. Henry Hoskin-
son, patrons and patronesses; Mrs.
Henry B. Sayler, jr., and Mr.. Rich
ard P. Stifel, arrangements; Mrs.
John B. Shinberger, Miss Nell Tyson,
Mr.. John H. Cornwell and Mr..
James Wyper. tickets; Mr.. Robert
H. Myers, treasurer; Mrs. Herbert
P. Fales and Mr.. Frederick B.
Finkenstaedt, printing and pro-
grams; Miss Helen Schneider, hous-
ing, and Mrs. Joseph w. Cox, jr.;;
Mrs. c. Worth Sprunt and Mr.. John
Kaufman, publicity.
Evening star., 1948-03-07
Premubtial Fete
For Engaged Pair

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Edgar johnson
of Gaithersburg were hosts at
dinner last evening at the Shore
ham, where they announced the
engagement of Mrs. Johnsons
daughter, Miss Mary Elizabeth Ben
son, to Mr.. Ronald Lee Phoebus,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles D.
Phoebus of Gaithersburg. No date
has been set for the wedding.
The guests, besides Miss Benson
and Mr.. Phoebus, were Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar c. johnson, who enter
tanned at cocktails for the engaged
pair preceding the dinner; Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles D. Phoebus, Mr.. and
Mrs. Douglas G. Jones, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. Hamilton Linthicum, Mr..
and Mrs. James r. Ward, Miss
Dorothy B. Benson, Miss Barbara
L. Thomas, Miss Jean H. Barns
ley, Miss Mable e. Burdette, little
Miss Mary Hamilton Linthicum. Mr..
Thomas w. Phoebus and Mr..
Maurice w. Chiswell.
Evening star., 1948-03-07
ployed by the National Gallery OF

ployed by the National Gallery Of
Art.
Miss Leaveys father, who Is chief
of transportation of the United
States Army. served In Europe and
was a member of Admiral Nimitz's
staff in the Pacific. Later he ac-
cepted the surrender of Yamashita
in the Philippines. Her mother was
born in Hawaii, where her family
still resides: her uncle, Mr.. Joseph
Rider Harrington, is delegate to
Congress from Hawaii, and her
grandfather, MIR. Wallace Rider
Harrington, was Governor of the
Territory of Hawaii for eight years.
Mr.. Hite received his degree in
1947 from Washington and Lee Uni
versity, where he was member of
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He did
graduate work at the University of
Virginia and now is enrolled at Co.
lumbia University. He was an off,
Ger in the Air Forces from 1943 to
1896. His father, a prominent
Honolulu lawyer, was secretary of
the territory under Gov. Poindexter;
his mother is a member OF we'll
known Honolulu family.
Evening star., 1948-03-07
Exhibit Planned

An exhibition of paintings by Mar
celia Comes-Mrs. Randolph Win
slow-will be shown from March 10
through the 28th at the United Ma
tions Club. A preview Of the paint
ings will take place Tuesday from
5 to 7 o'clock at the club.
Assisting Miss Comes on Tuesday
will be Mrs. H. Russell Bishop, Mrs
Matthew Smith, Mrs. James Mention
Maloney, Mrs. Raymond Cox, Mrs.
John S. HIGHLAND II, Mrs. Kenneth
Fields and Mrs. Francis Winslow.
Evening star., 1948-03-07
Oklahoma S0cietv

The Oklahoma State Society tea
to be held Sunday afternoon at the
Women's City Club will be A. & M.
College day, with Mr.. Carroll Pope
acting as host. It will be from 4
to 7 o'clock and tea will be poured
by Miss Phyllis Hancock, Mrs. Sam
uel E.. Burns, Miss Nancy Echols
and Mrs. Herschel Underhill.
Evening star., 1948-03-07

Robert Atkinson Hite, SON of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles M. Hite of Homo
lulu, Hawaii.
Miss Leavey was graduated from
Mount Vernon Seminary in 1941 and
the College of William and Mary in
1945, and is a member of Phi Beta
Kappa and Kappa Kappa Gamma
Fraternities. She presently is en-
Evening star., 1948-03-07

Partial List. Hundreds OF
other Furs and Price Groups.
Comparatiues Denote Zlot-
nick's Former Marked Prices.
intermediate Mark dotDns
Taken in Many Cases. All
Prices Subject to Tar. All
Sales Final. No Refunds. No
Exchanges. All Advertised
Items subject to Prior Sale.
Budget Plan. Charge Ac-
counts. Storage at No Extra
Cost. Liberal Trdde-in AllotO-
once tor your Old Fur Coat.
Evening star., 1948-03-07
Catbarine LeaDey
To Become Bride
OF Robert Hite

Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Edmond Har-
rison Leavey announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Miss Cath
arine Harrington Leasey, to Mr..
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-29
REEEKAHs ATTENTION

All Rebekahs are requested to attend the entertainment given by the Odd Fellows on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 8:30 pm. 53 3t
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-29
AND AND ANS

Meeting tonight 7:30. Delegation reports from convention be made. Everybody invited. 54 It
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-29
M. {. EDMUNDS,
 ARC VETERAN"
 TO RETIRE SOON
WeIIknown Road Superin fendenf Plans 10 Stay
 On in Anchorage

With the regret and the good wishes of the Alaska Road Con- mission staff, M c. Edmunds, A R. c. superintendent at Anchorage since 1925, plans to retire early next year.
 His services for 90 years have been unusually meritorious, and of great benefit to road construc- ton in the Territory" said Col. John R. Moves, Alaska Road Commission CT, today.
 Edmunds was superintendent at Anchorage during the construction of the important Glenn Highway, and throughout the development Of the farm road system around An chorage, as well as for road-building on the Renal Peninsula
 MT. and Mrs. Edmunds plan to continue liv.ng in Anchorage which also is the home of son and mar ried daughter. A second daughter is studying medicine in Philadel- phia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-11-29
IFS MESERADlES' NOW ON SCREEN
 AT 20TN CENTURY


 One of the screens most memor- able triumpbs returned yesterday to tne 2Oth Century Theatre, whei Daryl F. Zanuck's uniorgettabll classic, Les Miserables,' opened fol 6 return engagement with Frederi, March and Charles Laughton in starring roles.
 March is superb in his portray al of Victor Hugo's hero, Jean Val jean, who is imprisoned for five ter rible years tecause he stole a loai of bread and who, upon his release finds himself hunted and hounde, by the sinister police detective, Ja- vert. Charles Laughton, in the latter role, is brilliant as he methodically, sad!stically and inaxorably pursue. bis innocent quarry
 Sir Cedr.c Hardwicks, who made one of his first American appear ances in "I,es Miserables," heads the featured cast as the kindly Bishor Rienyenu who saves Jean Vatican frorn the galleys. Rochelle Hudson, as Valjean's ward, and John Bcal, as her lever provide romantic in- terast to the films powerful dra- matic action.