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Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-01-01
Keeping in Touch With Washington
@zH Marshall Plan Fight Due

of 1947 production than they are
with 1948 winter wheat prospects,
which they feel are comparatively
good in view of the late start.
Final estimates of 1947 crop pro-
duction cast a grave shadow over
the governments ability to reach
the goal. The estimate for the chief
grains-wheat, corn and oats-was
reduced 105, GOO, 1000 bushels, or S.
600, 000-bushels more than President
Truman's food conservation drive
was set up to save for export.
The final estimate for corn was
2,400, 900, 900 bushels, 849, 000, 900 be-
low the previous year. The 1947
wheat crop, although still the larg-
est in history, was reduced to 1884,
100000 bushels, almost $4,000, 900
below the November estimate. Oats
dropped to 1,215,00O, 900 bushels,
compared with 1897, 600, 900 last
year and 1921, 100000 forecast in
November.
Although above prewar figures,
the total grain yield for 1947 is less
than the total in 1912, 1914 and 1916.
"TIDE-OvER" PROGRAM
While I~ong-range farm legis-
1ation probably will be left 10
wait until after the presidential
elections next fall. the prospects
are bright that the 1948 session
of congress will agree on some
form of "~tide-over" program.
This probably will take the shape
of a bipartisan program and include
most of these features:
/. Continuation of the soil con-
~servation program under which
farmers receive benefits, sometimes
in cash payments, for cooperating
in soil fertility practices.
2. Continuation of government
farm price guarantees, using loans
or purchases to insure farmers that
prices will be maintained at ade-
quate levels.
8. Revision of the parity price
formula, probably basing it on a
moving 10-year average instead OF
the present 1909-14 period, and in
Guiding hired farm labor costs.
4. Extension of the wool support
program.
5. Continuation of school lunch
funds with the states matching and
assuming the administrative respon-
sibility.
Both the house and senate agri-
culture committee held extensive
field hearings last fall and were
greatly impressed by the testimony
they heard.
Price Freeze?
The senate banking commit
tee has agreed TO hold hearings
in January OF a proposal by
Sen. Homer Capehart tR-Tnd.).
Laurel outlook., 1948-12-29
Crop Loss Is Not
A Tax Deduction

The destruction by frost, hail
storm, flood or fire of a pros
pective crop is not a deductible
loss in computing income, Thom-
as M. Robinson, collector of in
ternal revenue for the district of
Montana, says.
Judging from the number of
inquiries received in the collec-
tors office much misunderstand-
ing seems to exist among farmer
on this point. Such a loss is not
deductible for federal income tax
purposes, since it represents the
loss of anticipated profits which
have never been reported as in
come.
Any loss, other than the pros
pective profit, is in effect re-
flected in the allowable deduc-
tions for seed, labor and other
expenses of raising the crop.
Laurel outlook., 1948-12-29
BERRY IS APPOINTED
Mp. VICE PRESIDENT

Frank ]. Berry, who began
work for the Northern Pacific
railway AZ years ago as a station
clerk, will become vice president
III charge of traffic Jan. l He
has been assistant vice president
since last Oct 16.
Berry succeeds ]. G. Morrison,
who will retire under company
pension rules after 50 years of
railroad service, the last 2S with
the Northern Pacific. Morrison's
retirement and appointment of
Berry by the board of directors
was announced Saturday by Pres.
c. E. Denney.
Berry was born at Curlew, N.
D. After five years in station
work at La Moure and other
Laurel outlook., 1948-12-29

cessively assistant general freight
agent at Seattle, assistant gen.
eral freight and passenger agent
at Portland and western traffic
manager at Seattle before being
promoted to assistant vice presi-
dent in st. Paul last October.
Morrison was born at Amboy,
I'LL, in 1878. He worked for the
Minneapolis G. st. Louis railroad
and the old st. Paul & Duluth
before beginning 23 years service
with the Chicago Great Western
in st. Paul and Chicago. In
March 1920 he went to the
Northern Pacific in st. Paul as
assistant general freight agent.
He was successively general
freight agent, freight traffic
manager, general freight traffic
manager and assistant vice presi-
dent before being appointed vice
president last October.
Laurel outlook., 1948-12-29
Boulder Sponsoring
Model Plane Contest

According to an announcement
by w. w. Hart, secretary of the
Boulder, Mont, Athletic club, the
club will sponsor the 1949 model
airplane control line flying circus
for the state of Montana. The
contest will be a sanctioned event
and classed as an "A-A" open
contest by the Academy of Model
Aeronautics and the National
association of Washington, D. c.
The contest is currently schedul-
ed for Sunday, Aug. ID, at the
Boulder Athletic club roedo
grounds.
Model builders may obtain adj
ditional information by writing to
A. M. A. Contest Director, Box
1000, Anaconda, Mont.
USE OUTLOOK WANT ADS
Laurel outlook., 1948-12-29

North Dakota points he entered
the traffic department at Winni-
peg. He served subsequently as
city passenger agent, travelling
freight agent and assistant gem
eral agent at Winnipeg before
enlisting in the army in 1918. On
his discharge as a captain in
1919 he was employed in the
general freight department in st.
Paul for six months, then re-
turned to Winnipeg as general
agent.
In 1923, he became general
agent at Spokane and was sue
Laurel outlook., 1948-12-29
The Outlook Saws:

Mr.. and Mrs. William Roberts
and daughter Diana, spent Christ
mas at the home of Mrs. Roberts
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Tee
ters of Boyd.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-03-27
JUNIORS, SENIORS ON TOP IN TOURNAMENT PLAY

ming side were Loyer, Caulkins, Johnson, Hiber and Bendixen. Playing for the eighth grade were Lacher, Geiwitz, Caulkins, Eckert and Meehan.
 The seniors pinned back the ears of the victorious freshmen in the next tournament game, winning handily 31-9. Onkka, Parks, Huntley, Lucus, Miller and Stevens were responsible for the victory. Playing on the losing side were Sandvik, Goodrich, Smith, Thuma and Harold Ben diXen.
 A second senior squad took the measure of the freshmen again on Friday, eliminating them from the tournament with a 35-27 count. Seniors on that five in- cluded Billet, Plumley, Miller, Graham and Parks. The fresh man five again was made up of $ a ndvik, Goodrich, Smith, Thuma and Harold Bendixen.
 The juniors, in turn, handed the seniors a taste of their own medicine when the undergradu- ates upset their elder brothers by a count of 24-21. Sandvik, McAl- lister, Hutchinson, Chambers, Hermon and Gleason derailed the senior victory train. Playing for the losers were Plumley, Lucus, Miller, Stevens, Parks and Onkka.
 The tournament will take at least another week to play off, according to the estimate of coach James Gray, Jr.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-03-27

With six more games in the ln- ranlral tournament of Palmer nigh school only a matter of rec ord now, the junior and senior ives appear the likely contend rs for this years high school roWn. The juniors are momen- arily on top of the heap, with ne win booked against the eniors. However this tourna- lent is a double elimination con- est, and a five must lose twice efore it's ruled off the court. l Last weeks games saw some f the highest scores of the tour ament marked up, as the classes attled down to hard tournament lay. Wins and losses were .ecorded this way for the week:
 The junior five of Geiwitz, f[ermon, McAllister, Sandvik nd Hutchinson marched past leir sophomore rivals by a score 4O-33. Playing for the losers ere Cope, Hodson, Thuma, amp and Hyland.
 Juniors came right back the ext day to snow an eighth grade luad under by a score of 43-8. he junior squad included Me lister, Sandvik, Hutchinson, enry and Harmon. Playing for le eighth graders were Klem, ichards, Caulkins, Eckert and eekan.
 The eighth grade lost it's sec Id game of the tournament the
 flowing day, when bested by
 freshmen, 27-14. On the win
Valley frontiersman., 1948-03-27
Valley Visitors
At the Lodge:

At the Lodge:
 Howard Smart, Jim Pippel, Stanley Zueru, Marilyn John son, L. Maturonage, w. L. Sabin, A. Muskauge, MT. and Mrs. J. F. Miller, all of Anchorage.
 Elizabeth Wilson, Honolulu, I. M. C. Anderson, Anchorage; Ben Steele, Robert Vanderhoff, Pal mer; Byron Onstall, Niagara Falls, NY; Marilyn Johnson, Anchorage; D. L. LoWery, An chorage.
 Bert E. Long and family, Chi cago; Lester Jones, Long Beach, Calif.; John Evans, Alvin Miller, George Bellfountain, Palmer; N. Beaaten, Dawson Creek, B.C.; Harold Lundberg, Benton, Wash; Bill Ezi, Eklutna, G. Ellis, Bur- lington, Iowa; H. C. and Dick McCandles, Michigan; Harold Wells, Fairbanks; Jim Pippel, Anchorage.
 MT. and Mrs. Touber, Palmer; James D. Stout, East Anchorage; Elmer Andresen, Anchorage; MT. and Mrs. Ray Goudreau, Wasilla; Jim Pippel, Anchorage.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-03-27
Church Tables
 Building Plans

Members of the Wasilla Pres byterian church met at the home of Mrs. Henry Hanson of Fair view district recently to enjoy a potluck dinner.
 At the business meeting fol lowing the dinner, it was voted to table building plans for the Wasilla church at present. How ever, the group decided to peti- ton the Yukon Presbytery for admission. That request will be considered when the Presbytery meeting is held in Palmer on April 16, IT and IS.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-03-27
Sunrise Services To Begin At 7:3O Easter Morning

Sunrise Easter services for the Valley will be held in the Val ley Chapel of the Church of God at 7:30 Sunday morning. Congre- gations and ministers of four Valley churches are to partici- pate in the union service.
 Music for the service will be supplied by a community choir recruited from the membership of the several churches. Rev. George Savchenko is in charge of the musical portion of the mornings program.
 Rev. Sanford Davis of the Davis Children's Home will preach the Easter service, which will be the first ever to be held in the auditorium of the recently finished Valley Chapel.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-03-27
A Few Words To The Wise .| Sponsored by inc Valley Minis
 terial Association)
 Resurrection
Resurrection
St. John I1:25:

Jesus said unto her, l am the resurrection and the life: He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live"
 Jesus, when answering Martha concerning her brother, gave not only Martha hope and encourage ment, for this same answer comes down to us today.
 A careful study of Paul will disclose to us that he, too, re- joiced at the hope of resurrec- tion. The thought of resurrection has been a mystery through the ages and is still a mystery today for the unbeliever, but for the believer who has come in contact with God through Jesus Christ and has been redeemed, it springs up as living hope. It is no great mystery why Paul told the believers to give a req son for the hope that lieth with in, for he himself stood before King Agrippa and testified of this hope.
 To the infidel whose belief is drawn rom tne thoughts oI con fused men and whose founda- tion is built upon the dust-to him the hope of resurrection is a vain thought with no foundation. But Jesus, the Son of God, spoke with authority. He proved to the world that he was the Son of God and as He had said He arose on the third day and became the first fruits of the rsurrction.
 Acts 26:23:
 That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the peo- pie, and to the Gentiles. These are Paups words as he was testi- flying before King Agrippa. AS the king listened to this man of God, he was moved and said with a loud voice, Paul, thou are be- side myself. Much learning doth make thee mad"
 Many will answer foolishly today as did the King, but stop and give careful study to the scriptures and you will find life, joy and happiness. The hope of resurrection will reveal itself to you as you walk and talk with God.
 REV. GEORGE SAVCHENKO
Valley frontiersman., 1948-03-27
Spring Roundup For All Clubs Is Scheduled

The spring roundup for Val ley 4-H'ers, when All plans for the coming season will be dis cussed and developed, will be held in Palmer's gymnasium at o'clock on March 31, according to announcement made by Miss Marilyn Johnson this week.
 She said All clubs in Alaska are seeking a total enrolment of a thousand members this year. Plans outlined at Wednesdays rally will include program to build the membership of Valley All clubs.
 Parents of prospective All club members have special in- vitation to attend the meeting, at which all club leaders will be present. Members may complete their enrolment for the club of their choice at this meeting. A program, games and con- tests with prizes for winning participants, and an indoor track meet are all a part of next Wednesdays plans. Refresh ments will be served at the con- clusion of the evening.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-03-27
[OnOr Students f Wasilla Grades
 re Announced

grade honor I of the Wasilla school was sted again this week. Grade nor rolls are made up monthly Wasilla school, while high lool honor students are an- lnced only at the close of six eks of work.
 Students named to the honor
 lis month included:
 PrimarY-Don Carter. Wal r Iceland. Wayne Mcdonald. arY Johnson, James Rogers. ally Carson. Roberta King, arsha Alexander and Jo Ann ogers.
 Intermediate-Ralph Court ,Y. James VickarYous. Terry ohnson. Jean Ann Wilson, lice Church. Colleen Iceland. llaYne Nelson. Ruby Hol- ein~Gene Dinkel, Larry BrY- ,t and Ethel Smith.
 Upper - Marlene Jensen. arbara Carter n d Rose lurch.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-03-27
Seniors Choose Flower, Motto

Moving one step farther to- ward their preparations for May graduation, seniors of Palmer high school met last week to se- lect class motto and flower.
 The graduating class of 25 chose the Alaskan wild rose as their flower. For the class motto, seniors voted to select "What we are to be, we are now becoming" "
Valley frontiersman., 1948-03-27
Senior Class Plans Polaris Sale Driue

Noel Woods, editor of this years Polaris, the annual of Pal mer high school, has announced the opening of a subscription drive for the 1948 publication. The drive will last for two weeks, during which time each member of the senior class of Palmer high school is expected to sell at least 12 annuals.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-03-27

CoffeY Insures Everything Remember Adv.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-12
WHOLESALE COMMODITY
PRICES

Whether the imitation spiral in
wholesale commodity prices has
yet fully run it's course, remains
TO be seen. The recent drastic
slump in the major commodity fu-
lures market may we'll have mark
ed the turning point; but it would
be unwise to be too inhexible on
this score. A serious crop failure,
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-12
25 Years In The
Furniture Business

j. Conn Scott, Inc, of Selbyville.
is completing twenty-five success
full years in the furniture business
Two big floors are filled with hand
some furniture of the most recent
design, and the spacious, beautiful
modern building contains $4,000
square feet devoted entirely to fur
niture and appliances.
A distinct feature of ScOtt's is
the modern complete rug DEPART
ment, which is generally acknOw-
ledged as one of the finest on the
Eastern Shore. Here skilled me-
chanics, BigelOw trained, are adept
at installing wall to wall rugs.
This flOurishing business has
been at its new location since Feb
luary, 1947, and is located One-half
block from the original site.
At all times skilled personnel is
available to offer suggestions and
display decorative home furnish
ings.
Every Innovation in the appliance
field is available at Scott's and onlv
home tested lines of superior quail
ity offered to Scott clientele.
The general public is cordially
invited to visit the store during the
current anniversary celebration.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-12
Liquor Dealers
Elect Furniss

At a meeting on March 10th, held
at Hotel Windsor, Milford, Howard
d. Furniss, operator of the Hotel
Norman, Milford, was elected Pres
Ident Of the Kent-SusseX Retail
Liquor Dealers Association, Inc,
for a term of one year. The Asso-
citation was incorporated in the
State of Delaware on February
23rd, 1945, and represents as a
trade group all retail tap-rOom and
package store operators in Kent
and Sussex Counties. Mr.. Furniss
set forth the following as the ma
JOr aims and objects of the AssO-
citation: To foster, promote and de-
VelOp business cooperation among
its members; to advance and pro-
mote better and more ethical bus
mess practices in the retail liquor
business in Kent and Sussex COun-
ties; to provide a forum for dis
cusSiOn and solution of the busi-
ness problems of its members, par
ticularly those which affect all of
It's members in common; and TO en-
able its members to cooperate and
work together with the Delaware
Liquor Commission in improving
generally the conditions in the re-
tail liquor business in the State of
Delaware.
Mr.. Furniss succeeds Harry Rap
kin, RehObOth, as President.
Other officers elected were: Aus
tin Smith, Dover, Delaware, vice
president; Mrs. GOldie King, Wyo-
ming, Delaware, Secretary; and
Fred L. Marvil, Laurel, Delaware,
Treasurer.
Directors elected were: All of
the officers and Theodore Walius.
Glendale; ThearOn Hearn, Bridge
Vile; and Edward NJ. COvington,
Clayton, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-12
Milford May Drop
Religious Glasses
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The bus transportation is pri-
vately arranged, and is not at the
expense of the school system, al
though the same buses used by the
schools take the children to the
churches.
Milford school children not TAX
ing part in the religious instruction
remain in the schools at regular
school activities, supervised by
their teachers, who also continue
on duty throughout their regular
Wednesday schedules.
Harold A. Shaterian, Milford SUI
perintendent of schools, said that
about 80 per cent of Milford school
children are attending the Wednes-
day church classes.
Decision Is Studied
Mr.. Shaterian said the school au-
thOrities are studying the text of
the Supreme Court decision, and
will discuss the application to Mil
fOrd's plan at their meeting to-
night. He said Milford is the only
Delaware community with such a
plan.
That the decision does apply to
plans such as the one in effect at
Milford is the opinion Of Justice
Stanley F. Reed, who wrote the
dissenting opinion. He said of the
courts judgment: Under it, as
understand it's language, children
cannot be released or dismissed
from school to attend classes in
religion while other children must
remain to pursue secular educa-
ton"
The majority opinion said the
Champaign plan: Pupils cOmpell-
ed by law to go to school for Sc
cular education are released in
part from their legal duty upon
the condition that they attend the
religious classes. This is beyond
all question a utilization of the
taX-established and unsupported
public school system to aid Telig-
iOus groups to spread their faith.
And it falls squarely under the
ban Of the First Amendment ="
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-12

part of our economic system. Tins
it would be only natural to exnact
that stocks would turn up during
the summer or fall, due to mr.
chases of those desiring income
The stock market, however. will
naturally be very selective. At
any time in the stock market there
are certain groups that have q
more attractive outlook than
others. In the bond market the
long term trend is towards RISING
interest rates resulting in lower
bond prices.
INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK
During 1948 Americas role IN
the international drama will he-
come more significant, more color
1ul, more dominant than ever bo-
fore. The hungry peoples of the
world will continue to look to us
for help. The weak will denand
upon our strength. Management
and labor, radicals and cOnserva-
tlVes, farmers and industrialiste
Republicans and Democrats-aII
must join forces to secure and
maintain vigorous, healthy eco-
nOmy. Only as long as this nation
enjoys good health and harmOnv
Will 1t serve as bulwark against
communism either abroad or at
home.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-12
Gen. Macarthur
Plans To Run
Continued from first page)

His announcement was regarded
mere as a gO-ahead signal for the
Macarthur campaign in the United
States, which in the past has been
given no direct announcement
from the general himself. Some OBJ
servers said it showed he has de-
cided he has a good chance of OBJ
tanning the nomination even while
remaining in Japan.
In the past he has avoided all
direct comment, saying merely that
ne would remain in. Japan until
my task is completed" or until
called away "by extraordinary Cir
cumstances."
There was no indication in to-
days terse announcement what
factors finally prompted it. The
growing importance of the United
States anti-COmmunist stand ap-
peared to be one of them, however.
Macarthur has counted among
bis prOudest occupation accom-
plishments the relatively unimport-
ant political strength of COmmu-
nists here. And he recently urged
the American Congress to approve
military aid to China, to help her
fight against rebel Communist ar
mics.
In the past, MacArthur's staff Of
ticers have been divided on the
prospects and the adVisability of
the supreme commanders making
the race. Several key headquarters
officers are known to have urged
him TO enter the campaign. Some of
his combat veterans, however, pri-
Vately have expressed the hope he
would not run. They said he would
be placing his excellent military
record ION the block" of a bitter
campaign.
The announcement that MacAr-
thur would accept a nomination is
expected to have a divided effect
upon the Japanese. Industrialists
who have fought stubbOrnly back
stage agains. some of his recent
economic measures have circulated
rumOrs during the past few weeks
that Macarthur would become
president and would be replaced
by a general more sympathetic to
business"
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-12

Sisal is not as strong as manila
(abaca) fiber, but is used to make
millions of pounds of binder and
baler tWine.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-12
Highway Needs Are
Shown In Survey
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city, and federal plan to remove
traffic congestion from that area.
Mr.. McWilliams pointed out that
the terms of the Highway Act OF
1914, provides a three-year amount
OF S612,OO0 to Delaware, to be
matched by an equal amount from
state or local funds. This will pro-
vide $1,244,000 for urban highway
construction, he said.
Among obvious needs, he added,
is the construction of another
bridge across the Christina River.
He explained the survey will not
necessitate interviewing every resi-
dent at home, but that a 10 percent
sampling will be representative of
the area.
A 20 percent sample will be used
on the truck traffic for the survey,
he continued, and the questioning
of drivers in passenger cars as to
their daily traffic habits. Fifty per
cent or possibly all of the taxis in
use will be sampled as to their
destinations and activities, the en-
gineer cited in his list, as well as
statistics on the total passengers
carried by public transit vehicles
on an average weekday.
The survey area will extend from
the Delaware Pennsylvania State
line on the north to a point Just
above New Castle town limits on
the south, Mr.. McWilliams ex-
planned to the Wilmington City
Council. This, he pointed out, will
include those persons residing
within the suburban areas of Will
mingtOn.