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Evening star., 1948-07-08
Partial Increase
For Pepco Seen
As Hearing Ends
Full Rate Rise Would
Exceed Busic Return,
Expert Tells PUG

The Public Utilities Commission
today has under advisement the Po-
tomac Electric Power Co.'S request
for rate increases, with the COM
pany apparently assured of at least
part of what it asked for.
The increases sought by Pepco
would add an average of 43 cents a
month to consumers electric bills
and about S3,1OO,0OO annually to
the company's income.
1t appeared certain Pepco will re-
ceive part of the relief it seeks,
after a PUG expert, v. A. McEl-
fresh, executive accountant and
auditor, testified the increase sought
would raise Pepcos earnings above
the 512 per cent basic return al
lowed on its investment.
Bond Issues Suggested.
The hearings, which extended
over two days in June, were re-
sumed Tuesday and ended yesterday
afternoon. Opposition to the pro-
posed increase was voiced by Leon
ard Nuremberg, an economist rep
resenting the Washington Indus
trial Union Council.
He asserted that no increase in
power rates is justified at this time
because Pepco's present earnings
are adequate and any increase in
rates would yield excessive earn
lngs; the record capital expansion
planned by Pepco should be financed
by bond and equity issues and not
by taxing the consuming public, and
Pepcos excellent financial position
enables it to, acquire all necessary
bond and equity capital at mini
mum cost.
Pepco officials maintained the rate
increases are necessary because of
the rising cost of coal and because
of badly needed expansion project
the company plans.
New Increase Indicated.
James F. Reilly, attorney for
Pepco, declared in his closing state
ment to the PUG that there is no
dispute in the record that the COM
pany is not entitled to prompt and
substantial relief. Company officials
indicated earlier another rate in
crease might be needed soon, even
if the present request were granted.
apparently the only question left
unreSolved is the amount of the re-
lief which should be allowed by the
commission" the Pepco lawyer said
He declared Pepco is concerned
primarily with being able to earn at
least the present basic return (5l2
per cent? in 1948. On the basis of the
forecast for 1948, he said, Pepco
would earn only SOB pre- cent on it's
weighted rate base, even if the pro-
posed rates we're made effective July
l. Pepco wants the proposed rates
to become effective August l.
He contended the delay that al
ready has occurred will prevent
Pepco from earning the 51a per cent
basic return this year, unless about
80 per cent of the deferred credit
is transferred to operating income
this year.
THE facts in this case completely
Justify the immediate adoption of
the rates proposed by the company" !"
Mr.. Reilly said,
Evening star., 1948-07-08
fredericksburg Woman
Killed as Car Hits Tree
speeioI Dispo,eh 10 The Stor

FREDERICKSBURG. Va. July 8
Mrs. Edward F. ODonnell, about
%, daughter of George Benoit OF
Snowden Farm. was killed early to-
dav when the car in which she was
riding with her husband struck a
tree on Route 30 in King William
County.
Mr.. O'Donnell, a student at the
University of Virginia, was taken to
the Medical College of Virginia Hos
pital, Richmond. The couple, who
lived in Charlottesville, were en-
route from Virginia Beach when the
accident occurred.
Evening star., 1948-07-08
Dr.. ShipIey Retires Todoy
From Maryland U. Post
by the Assoeioted Press

BALTIMORE, July 8.-Dr. Arthur
M. Shipley was to retire today after
20 years as professor and head OF
the surgery department at the Uni
versity of Maryland Medical School.
DR.. Charles Reid Edwards, men,
Der Of the staff for several years,
has been named acting head Of the
department.
Evening star., 1948-07-08
200 Attend Rescue Squad S
'0pen House. al Bethesda

More than 200 persons last night
attended the first open house" of
the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue
Squad at its headquarters, 4S00
Fairmont avenue, Bethesda.
Visitors were shown all the rescue
equipment owned by the volunteer
group. The squads 40 members.
plus the auxiliary, we're present to
explain operational procedure and
describe actual rescue experiences.
The organization is under the di-
rection of Chief Don Dunnington.
Evening star., 1948-07-08
Cain 10 Press
D. {. Sales Tax
|nNewCongress
Orders Review of
Financial Problem by
Committee Tax Aide
By Don S. Worren

The opening of the next Congress
in January will see a renewed drive
for enactment of the Districts sales
tax bill, under plans announced to-
day by Senator Cain, Republican OF
Washington.
In Washington cleaning up some
postseason office work, the Senate
District Committee fiscal spokesman
said he wants to carry the issue
directly to the Senate early in the
new session. so it can be determined
on its merits.
He reiterated his stand there
should be no pay raises for mu-
nfcipal employees unless Congress
passes a tax bill providing adequate
funds to meet the cost. He declared
he would block any move to extend
the pay raise won by Federal en-
ployes to the city workers until
new tax bill is passed.
The city tax bill, passed by the
House, was filibustered to death IN
the closing hours of the past session
by Senator Johnston, Democrat, OF
South Carolina. Because the Dis
trict was forced to use up all its
available resources to balance the
record-breaking budget for this
year, Senator Cain declared he was
forced to block pay raises and other
benefits intended for city workers.
Financial Review Ordered.
With this situation in mind, Sen
stor Cain said he is moving to get
the issue before the new Congress
at the very outset. He announced
he had directed Thomas Henderson,
tax consultant of the Senate District
Committee, to begin now on thor
ough review of the whole city flnan-
eial problem.
This, he said. would include a
comparison of the real estate tax
burden in the District with that OF
other cities. He said he believes
the results would explode the theory
held by some that the Districts
property tax rate is lamentably low"
1t was because the realty tax
burden had been boosted by about
80 per cent in the 1948 fiscal year
that Senator Cain blocked District
paw raises and increased pensions
for police and f1remen and their
beneflciaries, since such raises would
have forced further increase in the
realty rate.
Sees No Alternative.
81 think that any one who makes
q real study of the city's financial
problems" Senator Cain said, will
have to come to the conclusion there
is no alternative to the proposed
sales tax"
Senator Cain maintained it no
longer is a question of needed extra
revenues for the National Capital.
"The dollars and cents issue now
is patiently settled" he said. "All
that is left is the theory and the
old lingering resentment against the
idea Of having sales tax"
He said he feels District workers
are as much as entitled to Gov
ernment pay raise as any one, but
that he can see no way to permit
1t until the means are in hand to
meet the costs"
As a first step in the renewed
study, he asked the Commissioners
and Corporation Counsel Vernon E.
West to review the problem and
declare whether they have any
changes to recommend in the reve-
nue. bill that died with the Eight
teth Congress-
Evening star., 1948-07-08
Orphans to See Movies

| Children of ST. AIMS Orphanage
will be guests of the Berwyn Heights
Volunteer Fire Department and the
Greenbelt Theater at a movie at
1890 pm. Saturday.
Evening star., 1948-07-08

u. S. COMMISSIONER SWORN IN-Chef Justice Botha
District Court he in newly appointed
Commissioner Cyril S. Lawrence Mrs Lawrence
appointed additional COM
missioner the duties of Commissioner Needham c.
Turnage who has take leave of absence be-
cause of illness Star Staff Photo
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-05-20
CHECK HOSPITAL FIRST
VA ADVISES VETERANS

Veterans should make certain
that bed space is available before
travelling to a Veterans Administra-
ton hospital for other than emery
ency care. the VA advised today.
Instances have occurred recently.
the VA said. where veterans have
travelled & considerable distance to
a VA hospital only to find upon
arrival they could not be admitted.
4 check through any VA office
in this state. or direct to the VA
hospital. viii foreStall unnecessary
travel.
Veterans are admitted TO VA
hospitals under a priority system
on the following basis: Cd Emerg-
ency cases: ~ treatment for injury
or diseases rated as service-connect-
ed by the VA; 80 permanently dis
abling illnesses not due to service
such as tuberculosis and mental
diseases. and "a non-service-con-
nected diseases or disabilities.
Veterans with non-service con
nected ailments must sign an affl-
davit they are not able to afford
private disqualification.
All emergency and service-con-
nected cases the VA is able to treat
without delay in the NV area.
Some VA hospitals, however have
waiting lists for non-servlce-con-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-05-20
STRIKER

O K. Iverson was a business
caller in Kalspell Tuesday
Nj and Mrs. Robert Thompson
and sons from Kalispell were Sun
day guests of his sister Mrs Harry
Roedel and family.
Nh and Mrs Frank Wilson were
callers in Kalispel and Somers Mon
day
A 4. St Peter and son Jack from
Fo-tlne were Sunday dinner guests
al O X. Iversons.
Charley Ellis spent the weekend
at Warland. where Mrs. Ellis IS en-
ployed
Mr. and Mrs. Shaw were visitors
IN Eureka Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Nordtome and
daughter were callers in Kalispeu
Friday
Mrs. Alex Tusen and daughter
Mary returned from a brief visit
TO Great Falls Tuesday
Mrs. Thomas White and daugh-
ter Courtney attended the rummage
sale a. Trego Friday.
The school picnic will be held al
Spring Greek Friday, May 81
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The Vets MoiI Bog
RECORDS
HAMPER VA EFFORTS

Incomplete applications filed oy
Pacific Northwest student-veter ans
claiming higher subsistence LOT
more than one dependent are nam
pering Veterans Administration Ell
forts to increase subsistence cheeks,
Subsistence increases, recently,
authorized by Congress, affect an
veterans attending school, college
or university full time under the
.GI. Bill. The VA IS now processlI ing
the increases which raise subslst-
ence of single veterans from 500 10
SIS monthly, those with one oe-
pendent from 500 TO Sl05 and those
with two or more dependents from
$50 to Sl20.
Veterans in the first two increase
groups will get raises automatically
and need not contact the VA, put
veterans with additional dependents
must furnish documentary proof 70
support their claims for the STU
payments.
To reduce the number of incor-
rect claims for the $40 rate beng
received. the VA urged veteran
students TO submit a certified copy
of their childs record of birth or
baptism. showing the names OF both
parents
This evidence should be submit
ted Immediately TO the VA reglonal
(state) office paying subsistence TO
the veteran and should bear the
veterans assigned case number.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-05-20
START HANDWRITING
INDUSTRY IN MILES CITY

Miles CITY. - U.H - Miles City
is to be the location of the first
hand-weaving project under the
new state sponsored plan OF Great
ing interest in Montana's wool pro-
ducts.
Agnes Corrigan of Helena is here
TO establish wool weaving at the
State Industrial School as a begin
ming TO an industry that IS likely to
bring fame to the Treasure state.
Miss Corrigan hopes the time VIII
come when Montana wool products,
such as mems ties, ladies handbags
and saddle blankets, may be as well
known as Navajo blankets, Virginia
hams and Irish linen. The wool will
be dyed in original colOrs bearing
Montana names. and the motifs Will
be of things traditional to Montana.
The industrial school shop IS al
ready hummini with activity manu-
featuring looms of many types, and
the staff is being instructed by Miss
Corrigan in the art of weaving.
Other educational units Of the State
are creating the designs to be used
and experimenting in the develop
ment of colors.
Ultimately, it is hoped that com
mercial interests will take over to
give the importance due Montana
wool
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-05-20
TRAP $50 ANTELOPE
DURING LAST QUARTER

Helena, - U,P) - Antelope trap
ping activities for the l947 -48 seas
on by the restoration division of the
State Fish and Game Department
have proven to be the most success
full since Inauguration of the pro-
gram, according to department
officials
From December II until March
81, a total of $50 antelope were
trapped and transplanted, the de-
partment said.
In one % day period the depart
ment crew trapped 525 antelope,
which is believed to be record for
such operations.
Four main trapping areas this
year are centered around Yellow
stone, Wheatland, Carter and Mus
selshell counties Previous releases
in Cascade, Beaverhead and Big
horn counties were augmented with
additional animals this season. New
plants were made in Fergus, Sweet
grass, Judith Basin and Deer Lodge
counties, the department said.
The program Of transplantlng
antelope has a dual purpose" the
announcement said Surplus an
finals are removed from concentrat-
ed areas where the carrying capac-
ity of the range cannot be material
ly improved. The releases are de-
signed to establish herds that viii
eventually furnish hunting.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-05-20
MANY MONTANA CHILDREN
NEED POSTER HOMES

Helena. - (Ug - The Division Of
Child Welfare Services Of the Mon
tana State Department Of Public
Welfare is making an intensive
drive for temporary boarding care
homes. usually called foster homes.
for homeless children Of Montana,
X has been announced.
The appeal is being made IN
every county in the state, the an
nouncement said
Many homes in the state viii be
needed to fill the needs Of these
children. according 10 the an
nouncement "All of the children
are in need Of homes where they
can get love and affection that they
so sorely lack. Each home IS conSid-
cred on the basis Of the individual
needs Of the particular child so the
best possible temporary placement
can be made"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-05-20

The management Of The western
News accepts no Sponsibility for
sentiments expressed in the Public
Forum; and publishes no unsigned
articles.
I, read in the April 22nd issue of
the Western News that hearing
had been held by the board of
county commissioners, regarding
the matter of creating a herd dis
trict in the territory north of To-
bacco River. in Tobacco Valley.
Further your paper states that,
since there was no protest the dis
trict was created and it becomes un-
lawful for a horse to be loose any
where in that territory.
It is safe to say that not one IN
ten of the persons residing in the
territory effected by the applica-
ton of the horse herd ruling, knew
of the hearing or had any chance to
protest
It would seem to be just another
sneak attack such as has been pull
ed off in the northern end Of
Lincoln County in the matter of
closing old established roads and
opening up new roads without the
people knowing what was going on
until after il was too late to protest.
Nearly all the lands included IN
the closed range district are private
owned lands that are, and have been
for many years, unfenced and open
to the public range and it doesn't
seem that the local petty cattle
barons should be permitted TO say
to a man who has three or four head
of horses, on which he pays taxes,
you shall not turn your horses out
on these lands. that are owned by
people living in Ohio. or wherever
they may reside. but you must spare
that grass for US cattle barrons.
One cattleman was heard to say.
the horses are no good and are
only pests and fence busters. Won
der what he rides when he rounds
up his cattle from his allotted range
on the forest service If the horse
has not value then the Assessor IS
wrong.
Does this cattleman ever think
what damage and fence busting his
cattle does to the farmers who are
so unfortunate as to be located
within his grazing domains? But II
is all legitimate and the poor farm
er has no business being nestled
down there in my range anyway
even if he did homestead there %
wears before l came to the country
The cattlemen of this locality are
true to form they have no thought
or consideration of the common
folks except for consumers OF their
product
There will be a great squel when
the petition is presented to the com
missioners to close the privately
owned range for cattle as well as
horses.
L. D. OBrien,
Rexford, Montana
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-05-20
FOUR l. CLUB HOLDS
ANNUAL PICNIC

Wednesday evening, May II, the
Four L Club held their annual
picnic at the Swimming Pool Picnic
Ground. This was the last meeting
for this season and in spite OF the
threatening weather a goodly at
tendance was present. The club was
honored by having with them for
this meeting Mrs. H. W. Woods. OF
Missoula. Mrs. Woods led the club
in 1887 at which time the Rev. H.
w. Woods was pastor of the Metho-
dist Church of Libby. She was pre-
scented with a corsage by the club.
Gifts were also presented to Mrs.
Donald Olson, Mrs. Robert Stanley
and Mrs. Richard Griffith.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-05-20
MISS BAETH FETED
AT BRIDAL SHOWER

MISS Edna Baeth was honor guest
al a bridal shower given al the
George Baeth home Wednesday Of
last week. with about 80 friends
present
The pink and white decorations
were cleverly accented with NINA
ture bride and bridegroom standing
on a high pedestal.
One OF the most interesting Of
games and contests was the relating
by each lady of the time they were
married. why that date, and how
she met her present spouse.
After the bride elect had opened
her many lovely gifts, dessert
lunch was enjoyed with visiting
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-05-20

Cicero calls gratitude the mother
of virtues, the most capital Of all
duties. and uses the words CRATE
full and good as synonymous terms,
inseparably united in the same
character.-Bate.
Gatitiude is much more than
verbal expression of thanks. Action
expresses more gratitude than
speech.-Mary Baker Eddy.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-05-20
GEARS

In the operation of an automobile
more power IS required TO bring the
vehicle up 10 any predeteTmlneo
speed than to keep it moving at that
speed Except the maximum speed
Of the automobile) The difference
between the power of the engine al
any speed and the power required
10 drive the automobile at a speed
corresponding to this engine speed
on level roads, represents the power
available for acceleratlOn and NIL
climbing. To increase this differ
ence. for starting purposes and on
other occasions when greater power
IS needed. the change gears IN the
transmission are used.
Nearly all cars have their rear
axle gear ratio so chosen that the
engine viii develop very nearly Its
maximum power at approximately
IS rer cent of the maximum speed
Of the car when in direct drive
Gears on cars and trucks wear and
wear-in order that you have maxi
MIN power for your gas dollar your
car should be regularly Inspected
for all defects. of course. to include
search for worn gears, bearings and
parts that 60 to give your car prop
er power and pull. CLACK 5
SERVICE. L. J. Brown, Prop. Adv
nected cases, in which instances
veterans must wait TO be notified
by the VA that a bed is available
for them.
Question of the Week
@ May I receive death benefits
for both my husband and son?
:. Yes. if both were veterans and
you are otherwise eligible.
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are business getters.
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Money payments are made by the
to meet the material
needs Of the child
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we'll be Open
for Business as Usual
All Next Week
WHILE THE BOSS is IN SAN FRANCISCO
TO SEE The '49 FORD

In tie meantime, well be open for business
as usual, and we'll be eager TO give your
Ford the best service we know how
and we know your Ford best. So, while
you're waiting to see the nete Ford of your
future, drop in and see us for the service
that saves you time and money-Our best
Ford service.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-05-20
High single game, Dorothy Flesh

High series, Billie McGraw, $50.
Hight series, Lincoln's Inn. 226l
Hight series with handicap, Lin
coins Inn. 3137.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-05-20
Women's League-Thursday

High single game, B. Baeth, Z85.
High three games, f. DeRosia.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-05-20
Bowling Scores
For Past Week
Monday Night

Honor ROLF. Roberts. SIT: A.
Nichols. $50: Petrusha. 545: Shaur-
cite, $40; Ahlskog and SIGHTING. 500.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-05-20

He. and all the dealers in the Western
Region, are going to get Preview OF the
40 Ford. They're as excited as kids with
new toys. We can hardly wait till the boss
gets back TO tell you all about the '49 Ford
The car of the gear We know you'll be
lust as excited as he is when we tell you
all about it.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-05-20

Wat then College? A job Travel' Maybe YOU aren't
thinking that far ahead MAY you'd like to relax and think
II over We think that's good idea
When school is the road ahead is long and decisions
are hard TO make such important matters as your career
further schooling and the Of work you want 10 follow
That's why We say relax and think it over
And while you're thinking over consider career with
the Army and L. Air Force Here are careers 'ha' 0e
excellent opportunities for training IN dozens OF meioS Pu
- aorsa,;oo REGULAR advancement and excellent pay
the paw of PFC equivalent civilian pay $z9s93 month
Talk il over with the fellows in your nearest recruiting
Office probably you know them They'll give you all the
details of careers with future for YOU
KALISPELL POSTOFFICE BUILDING
KaIiSpell Montana
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-05-20

Honor rOll:-A. Roberts. B. Nc
Graw, 468; L. Roberts, 451: I. Yer
boncoeur. $50; J. Midyett. 438.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-05-20

w. e.. o invite. vow 70 listen II. E's"s-Esc network
r - y. @ nsg syd "ee for h"' d H0A0A
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The Western News Classified
L business getters.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-05-20

High single game, Swimley 1856
High three games, c. Bloom, 694
Friday Night
Honor Roll:-R. Roberts. SIS:
Petrusha, 55l; B. Baeth, 564: ]. Rob
erts. 545: Nelson. 538.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-05-20
TO THE WESTERN NEWS FORUM

The management of The Western
News accepts no responsibility for
sentiments expressed in the Public
Forum; and publishes no unsigned
articles.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-05-20

Honor ROlI:-J. Roberts, $50: T.
Roberts, 553; Bloom, $50; Swimley,
800 T. Moe S16
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nected cases. in which instances
veterans must wait to be notified
by the VA that a bed is available
for them.
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Wednesday Night

Hlgh Single game, K. Fowler, ga
High three games, Erickson,
Cn1arn TIA
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@ MAY I receive death benefits
for both my husband and son?
= Yes. if both were veterans and
you are otherwise eligible.
Evening star., 1948-02-23

century.
WTop, to:30-"The Foxes Of Harrow" witt
Rex Harisoa, Gene loekhst and hauree'
0Hara.
WNAl, t0:45-Msrwia K. Hart, president o
the National Economic Council, gives his view:
on the Msrsha Plan.
Evening star., 1948-02-23

WRc, 9:o0-Ths italian Tenor fenuetio
Tagliayini sings the aria, "Ah! non mi ridsstsr"
from hassenet's "Werther." Roeers' AT Part.
ing" la donna . mobile" and Tosti's Mare.
ehiare"
WNAl, t0:00-corasi Wilde has the leading
rola in drama about piracy in the 9Th