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Arizona sun., 1948-08-13
LIVING COSTS:
Hit Peak

They changed the name-from
cost of living index to consumers
price index-but they still can't
change the trend-upward and ever
upward.
In fact, the index struck an all
time high on June IS, with food
prices reaching record-shattered lev
els, the bureau of labor statistics
reports.
The index, which represents re-
tail prices of goods and services
bought by moderate income fam
lilies in large cities, registered
171.7 per cent of the 1859 av-
erage.
Further increases are inevitable,
too, for wholesale prices hit an all
time high during the week ended
July II and it takes about month
for their impact to be recorded in
retail prices.
The new consumers price index
is 9.3 per cent higher than a year
ago; 1873 per cent above June, 1916,
when price controls generally were
abandoned, and 74.1 per cent above
the August, 1899. level. On VI Day
in 1945 the same index was 1898 per
cent of the 1858 average.
Arizona sun., 1948-08-13
A.BOMBS:
NelU Force

The veil of secrecy which has
shrouded most of the postwar
atomic energy experiments was
lifted, tiny bit at least, for the
American public in the fourth semi
annual report of the atomic energy
commission and an accompanying
statement by President Truman.
Justifying the secrecy, the Presi-
dent contended that until controls
are established on the international
level to prevent use of atomic
energy for military purposes 1--WE
cannot. as a nation, afford to dis
close these secrets which make
this new force the most deadly
form of military weapon" With
that statement, the American peo-
pie, anxiously eyeing war clouds
on the horizon. are inclined to
agree.
Some measure of reinsurance was
contained in both reports, stress
ing the fact that the nation has
gained new power IN atomic Wea-
pons Both disclosed that the secret
tests of new type bombs at the
proving grounds on Eniwetok
island early this year were highly
successful
The commissions report, the
fourth semi-annual summary to
congress as provided by law, indi-
Gated there were three bombs used
at Eniwetok in the spring project
known as Operation Sandstone.
Principal study was ION the gen.
GRAFTON of nuclear explosion ITSELF
rather than ION the effects of the
nuclear explosion, as was the
case in the earlier Bikini tests.
The report stressed develop
ments of atomic energy research in
medicine, agriculture, metallurgy,
other sciences and industry. Radio
active materials have been given
229 institutions and commercial
agencies for experimentation.
Arizona sun., 1948-08-13
Program, Extends
To Other States

Nor is Florida the only state TAX
ing an interest in this new think
ing regarding trees and youth.
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Loui-
siana, North Carolina, and Virginia
staged similar camps this year.
FLA or All club members were
the lucky youngsters, depending on
which group the state forestry
agency is cooperating with at the
time.
The purpose, of course, is not to
turn out foresters. That would be
impossible in two weeks. But
camps can build up an effective in
terest in growing cash crop by
growing trees.
This year more than 900 youths
from the seven states attended
these camps, with all expenses paid
by the forest industries.
This is where private industry
has stepped into the picture. On
the modern theory that our future
timber supply must come from
what we grow, not as in the past
from what we found on the land,
the Southern Pulpwood association,
composed of southern pulp and pa
per industry members, with the CO.
operation of the Southern Pine as
sociation, pioneered in financing
these and similar camps.
The sum total of this whole prof.
ect adds up to this: Industry has
joined forces with state agencies
to interest youth in becoming sue
cessful Tree Farmers of America,
and to turn to account what has
been up to recently a wasteful
sideline on the farms-a sideline
which must supply an important
part of Americas current and fu-
ture vital lumber needs.
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DRAFTEES:
Old Pals

In an endeavor to make the up
coming draftee as happy as khaki
colored lark, the army is removing
its petty annoyances" as it COM
pletes plans to process men in
Quoted under the first peacetime
draft in history.
On orders of Gen. Omar Bradley,
chief of staff, to remove 1.-The petty
annoyances that sent many World
War II veterans away hating the
army" training officers prepared
to greet the recruit like an old
friend of the family.
Only the finest officers and non
CONS will handle the draftee, train
ing officers promised. The recruit
will even be given SIS advance on
his SIS month pay the first day
in camp so he won't be broke. He
won't even have to wait to tell it
to the chaplain" as he'll be taken
to the chaplain during his orienta-
ton days and urged ''to let his hair
down.
All of this will take place at eight
major training centers which have
been set up to receive the drafteeS
and give them their basic training.
They are Fort Knox and Camp
Breckenridge. KY; Fort Riley.
Kans.; Camp Chaffee, Ark; Camp
Pickett. Va; Fort Ord, Calf; Fort
Jackson, S. c., and Fort Dix, N. J.
The standard 13-week army train
ing course has been condensed into
eight tough weeks. Later draftees
will be selected for specialist train
ing or sent directly to duty. About
half of the draftees will see over
seas duty, probably in Korea, ia
pan, Germany, Alaska, the Canal
Zone. Hawaii or Caribbean defense
area.
Arizona sun., 1948-08-13
WHEAT:
Coal Cut

AS clogged elevators and en-
forced ,embargoes once again mark
the nations harvest of another
bumper wheat crop, the department
of agriculture recommends a cut
-. per cent in wheat acreage in
its preliminary recommendations
for the l949 crop year.
Although continued high produc-
ton Of other major grain commodi-
ties is recommended, slight de-
crease is suggested for wheat acre
age, which has increased sharply in
recent years in response to war and
relief needs.
Looking forward in move to con-
serve the country'S soil resources,
the department points out that "a
better balance between soil-conServ-
ing and soil-depleting crops will
actually assure higher productivity
over a longer period of years.
Farmers also are urged to pro-
vide for sufficient summer fauow
and, in marginal areas, to plant
grass seed on land which is not
suitable for sustained production
of crops.
Also considered in arriving at
the wheat goal were this years in
creased carry-over, prospects that
the 1948 crop will be second largest
In history and possibility of small
er demand because of improved
crops in importing countries.
The department recommended
wheat paintings for 1949 OF 71.5
million acres which, with an av-
erage yield of Is bushels an acre,
would mean production OF nearly
IL billion bushels. July estimate
of 1948 wheat production was l.
241, ISL, 900 bushels.
In setting another farm goal, the
department recommended beef
cattle breeding herd of 1875 million
cows next January l, decrease of
about 500,O head Better manage
ment, improved feeding practices
and thorough culling. it was sug-
gested, will put the cattle indus
try in better position to supply the
meat requirements of the increased
population"
The recommendations are SUBJ
mitted to state agricultural councils
for consideration. State goals and
final national goals are determined
on the basis of state review and
recommendations
Arizona sun., 1948-08-13

Had there been no World War
III, no abdicatiOn of the late King
Victor Emmanuel and no dissolu-
ton of the House of Savoy by
vote taking the crown away
from ex-King Humbert), then
Victor Emmanuel, pictured here,
third of the line, might have
been fated one day to sit on the
throne of Italy. Seemingly the
least unhappy about the turn of
affairs is handsome, blond Victor
Emmanuel, now at Geneva, Switz-
erland.
Arizona sun., 1948-08-13

trees to allow the healthy ones
room for more rapid growth; how
to make seed beds grow tree seed
lings.
In the second week, the lads
were put through more training
in advanced principles with
emphasis on actual work in the
forest. They fought a fire to
learn the correct procedure.
They marked trees in plot, esti-
mated the board footage in a stand
ing tree, cut it down, sawed it into
lumber, and measured the lumber
as a check against their previous
estimates. They were taught how
to chip trees in gum farming and
how to market the gum. They
were even put through a law en-
forcement course which stressed
fighting the incendiarist in the
woods. They were shown how to
detect clues for purposely set
fires, what evidence to collect and
their rights under the law.
Health and recreation are not
neglected in these camps, and at
the end of the two week period the
boys go home enthusiastic, ready
to pra ctice on their own woodlands.
They take the message to their
parents, of course, and make re-
port to the organizations to which
they belong. Briefly they have
gained a fundamental knowledge
of the value Of trees and how they
can be grown for profit.
During the time Florida has
run this camp, they have aver
aged 100 boys a year which
means some 1900 have been in
dOctrinated in the fundamen-
tails of forestry. Today many of
these graduates are leading
citizens of their communities
and many are growing trees for
profit.
Arizona sun., 1948-08-13
PRECARIOUS PERCH
Americans Seek Economic Security

security arising from death, old
age, accident, sickness, disability,
unemployment and other condi-
tionS.
Northeastern, mid western,
and Pacific coast states have the
largest measure of protection,
both in total amounts and in per
capita payments the study dis
closes
Arizona sun., 1948-08-13

Increasingly aware of the need
for economic security for them
selves and their families, Amer
leans will expend approximately
IS billion dollars for that purpose
In 1948, the Research Council for
Economic Security estimates.
The estimate covers payments
made under private or govern
ment organized plans to meet in
Arizona sun., 1948-08-13
CONGRESS-:
Feudin' and Fightin'

Bitter recriminationS resounded
as the fight between President Tru-
man and the GOP-controlled con-
gress moved into new round
with convening of the extra session
of the 80th congress.
In a dynamite-laden atmosphere,
the President appeared before a
joint session of the congress which
he had labeled lone of the worst
in history" to demand a sweeping
anti-inf1ation economic program.
The reception for both the Presi-
dent and his program was cool as
Republicans launched their wreck
ing-crew tactics.
Defiant COP leaders charged Mr..
Truman with playing politics and
prepared to play politics of their
own. The net result, it appeared,
would be a short special session.
Initial step in the COPS pro-
gram of obstruction was decision
that the extra session should con-
slider only those recommendations
made by Mr.. Truman which could
''pasS a test" This test, established
by the majority conference, set the
qualifications for congressional &C.
ton as follows:
Proposed legislation must be
emergency in character.
1t must contain problem of
national Importance.
1t must be program which
can be prOcessed properly with
in the time available to an
emergency session.
This available time for process
ing would be no longer than a
period of congress which would not
interfere with the proper conduct"
of the autumn campaigns.
No appropriation bills were to be
considered. nor would any consid-
GRAFTON be given to confirmation OF
nominations which might be sent
to the senate by the President.
Over all hung the threat Of a
Dixie Democrats ilibuster against
the anti-pon tax bill, which would
widen the rift between Mr.. Truman
and the southern wing of his party.
There were no surprises in the
Presidents recommended legls-
lative package. He proposed a re-
imposition of the excess profits tax,
limited restoration of price con-
trolls, even more limited wage con-
trolls and enactment of the Taft
Ellender-Wagner housing bill.
Arizona sun., 1948-08-13

And three-fourths of this three-<
fourths is composed of small wood
Arizona sun., 1948-08-13


pick from a telephone pole if it
weren't for their size.
Worse still, many farmers own
ing woodlots with valuable stands
of timber on them don't know how
to get their moneys worth from
that land or how to keep the wood
ed acres contributing to their
livelihood as the rest Of their
farmland does. In other words,
growing timber in this country has
become to a large extent a side
issue.
am glad to report, after
telling you all this bad news,
that both the government and
the lumber industry are trying
to do something about this sit
uatiOn for the general, as well
as for the individual, good.
For example, in 1887, the Crossett
Lumber company gave the govern
ment 1880 acres of typical second
growth stands in southeastern
Arkansas. can't go into the pro-
gram of experimental work that
has been done there, but there is
one item that affects our story.
R. R. Reynolds of the forestry
service went to work on 40 acres
of this area. He did the things
any farmer can learn to do to a
similar woodlot
Last year Reynolds reported
eight annual cuts which averaged
a marketable value of more than
$3.50 a year, and he had as much
volume as when he started!
Of course, everybody hasn't Rey-
nolds' know-how, but the govern
ment is helping to spread that
know-how through its representa-
tives or through state organiza-
tions. So is private enterprise.
Florida Teaches Youth
Forestry Fundamentals
Thirteen years ago, Florida for
CAdI11D1S1 OSSou 4O1 CSILy u d1I41I1S
camp for her Future Farmers of
America members. On August l
of this year, some 200 members
of the FLA attended a two week
camp at Camp O'Leno, about 80
miles west of Jacksonville, where
they were taught, in the forest, the
fundamentals of good forest prac-
tees.
The first week was for begin
ners who had had no previous for
estry background; the second week
was for those who had attended a
previous camp.
During the first period they were
taught fundamentals of gum farm
ing-how to secure naval stores
such as turpentine and rosin from
slash and long-leaf pines; how to
identify the commercially valuable
trees and their use; how to farm
forests as they farm cotton and
other crops; how to protect their
woodlots from fire; how to thin
their stands of trees by cutting out
the crooked, diseased. and other
Arizona sun., 1948-08-13
REAL ESTATE-HOUSES

MOUNTAIN PROPERTY-3-bedr
house on so acres at Idaho Springs. Lights,
gas, phone. Sell or trade. Accept Cater
payment. 228 So. Grant, Denver o, Colo.
Arizona sun., 1948-08-13
Was, s, ing i! on Digest
Small WoodIots Hold Key
To Future Timber Supply
BY BAUKHAGE
NeUS analyst and Commentator.

WASHINGTON.-I have just had an interesting conversa-
ton McArdle of the forest service of the depart
agriculture and have discovered that Pm of the
people the United States of America has look it's
future lumber supply.
My up the government
that Southwest plot along
tmberand struggling the map
of all in
country Only forests public property
Arizona sun., 1948-08-13

lots which aver
age go to 70
acres. Further
more much of it
is not part of a
f a r m b e in G
worked by an
e xperi i e n C e d
farmer. A great
deal is owned by
people who don't
live on the wood
lot or near IL
(like mel, and
many Of whom
(also like me)
wouldn't be able
~ %o11 - %0o%h
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NOTICE TO
DEALERS

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Supervisors of Holmes
County, Mississippi, will receive
sealed bids until IL o'clock Noon,
on the 3rd day of January, 1949,
for the sale to it, for the use OF
District No. / of the following
described road machinery and
equipment, to-wit:
One new Motor Grader.
In purchasing said equipment,
the Board intends to take advan-
tage of the provisions of Sec. 8
of Chapter 253 of the Laws OF
Mississippi, 1910.
Published by order of the
Board of date December 6, 1913
Parham H. Williams,
34-4tnp clerk.
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NOTICE TO SELL OLD MOTOR
GRADER

Pursuant to authority directed
to me by the Board of Supervi-
r of Holmes County, appearing
in Minute Book 20, page AT, no
tice is hereby given that said
Board will receive at their regular
January 1948 Meeting for the
purchase from Road District No.
l of one old Austin-Western No.
80 Grader, Serial No. DS-2l00'
The Board reserving the right to
reject any or all bids.
Ordered this December 6, 1913.
Parham H. Williams,
34-4tnp Clerk
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Weathersby Chevrolet CO.
Lexington. Miss.

Lexington. Miss.
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cHANCERY SUMMONS

The State of Mississippi
To Vertilla Montgomery, whose
street and post office address is
5158 Calumet Avenue, Chicago
81, Illinois.
You are summoned to appear
before the Chancery Court of the
County of Holmes in the State OF
Mississippi, on the Second Mon
day of January, 1949 to defend
the suit No. 8014 in said court OF
Thelmer Montgomery, wherein
YOU are a Defendant.
This the 18th day of December,
1948.
Parham H. Williams,
(SeaD Clerk.
35-4tnp
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T TO CREDITORS

No. 8006 Letters of Administra-
ton having been granted on the
10th day Of December, 1948. by
the Chancery Court of Holmes
County, Mississippi, to the under
signed upon the estate of Joe d.
Kealhofer, Deceased, notice is
hereby given to all persons hav-
ing claims against said estate to
present the same to the Clerk of
said Court for probate and regi-
stration according to law within
six months from this date. or they
will be forever barred
This the 10th day of December,
1948.
Mrs. Ruby L. Kealhofer,
Administrative.
dfpr
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You are commanded to appear
before the Chancery Court of the
County of Holmes in the State
of Mississippi on the Second
Monday of January, A. D.. ls4s,
to defend the suit No. 5000, in said
Court, of May Catherine High
tower, Complainant, wherein you
are the defendant.
This the 18th day of December,
A. D., 1948.
Parham H Williams,
(SeaD Chancery Clerk,
35 4tnp
P P. Lindholm, Sol. for Com
plainant.
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LEGAL. NOTICE

The State of Mississippi
To Mrs. Ottie Lawrence, whose
post office address is unknown.
You are summoned to appear
before .the Chartcery Court OF
the County of Holmes in SAID
State on the Second Monday OF
January, 1949, to defend the suit
No. BOIL in said court OF I. b.
Lawrence, wherein you are
This December 13, 1948.
Parham II. Williams,
(SeaD Chancery Clerk
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NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILDERS

Pursuant to authority directed
to me by the Board of Supervi-
sors of Holmes County, appearing
in Minute Book 20, page AZ, no
tice is hereby given that said
Board will receive bids at their
regular January 1949 Meeting
for building a bridge across San
dy Branch on Blissdale Planta-
ton according to plans and speci-
fications now on file with the
Clerk of this Board. The Board
reserves the right to reject any or
all bids.
Ordered this December 6, 1948.
Parham H. Williams,
34-4tnp Clerk.
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NOTICE TO E L SAFE

Pursuant to authority directed
to me by the Board of Super
visors of Holmes County, appear
ing in Minute Book 20. page AZ,
notice is hereby given that said
Board will receive bids at their
regular January 1949 Meeting for
the purchase from it of an old
Iron Safe now in the Board of
Supervisors Room, the Board re-
serves the right to reject any or
all bids.
Ordered this December 6, 1948.
Parham H. Williams,
34-4tnp Clerk.
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NOTICE TO GAS AND OH.
DEALERS

Pursuant to authority directed
to me by the Board of Supervi-
sors of Holmes County, appearing
in Minute Book 20, page 40, no
tice is hereby given that said
Board will receive bids at their
Regular January l949 Meeting for
furnishing gasoline, motor fuels,
motor oil, and greases for County
Purposes during the year 1949,
said Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
Ordered this December z, 1948.
Parham H. Williams,
34-4tnp Clerk.
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LEGAL NOTICES
TO CREDITORS

No. 8013 Letters testamentary
having been granted on the 18th
day of December, 1913, by the
Chancery Court of Holmes Coun-
ty, Mississippi, to the under
signed upon the estate of Mrs.
Leila Edwards, Deceased, notice is
hereby given to all persons hav-
ing claims against said estate to
present the same to the Clerk of
said Cour. for probate and regis
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ATTEND NoRTH-soUTH GAME

Among persons attending the
North South game between b.
galusa, Louisiana, and Lowell,
Massachusetts,, Friday night in
Jackson were: E. T. Nelson, Mr..
and Mrs. Leroy Paris, Miss Meta
Moore, Bud" Moore, Denton
Rosamond, Johnny Klonaris, Will
liam Moses, DR.. M. S. Melvin,
and Ben S. Beall
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tration according to law within
six months from this date or they
v@ll be forever barred.
This the 18th day of December,
1913.
Mrs. Johnnie w. bridge,
35-4tnp Execurlx'
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NOTICE TO LUMBER DEALERS

Pursuant to authority directed
to me by the Board of Supervi-
sors Of Holmes County, appearing
in Minute Book 20, page 40. no
tice is hereby given that said
Board will receive bids at their
regular January, 1949, Meeting
for furnishing Holmes County
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SUMMON FOR NONRESIDENT
DEFENDANT

The State of Mississippi
To Clarence Hightower, whose
Post Office is Detroit, Michigan,
Street Address is unknown.
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with White Oak, Post Oak and
Cypress Lumber and Creosoted
Lumber for General County
Bridge purposes for the year
1949, said Board reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
Ordered this December Z, 1948.
Parham H. Williams,
34-4tnp Clerk.
Milford chronicle., 1948-06-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Gourley, Miss
Eleanor Davis and Mr.. Harry
Grace.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Keller had as
guests during the past week, mis-
brother, Mr.. Frank Keller and Mrs.
Keller of Baltimore, Md; his sis
ters, Mrs. l.. Frank Hayes, Miss
Rilla Keller, Mrs. w. E. Smith and
Mr.. Smith of State College, Pa;
also, Mr.. Keller's son, ] w. Keller
of Paintsville. Kentucky.
On Sunday, they held Fathers
Day picnic on the spacious lawn OF
their home near town. Present
were their children: j. w. Keller,
of Paintsville; Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver
Seamens and children, Eddie and
Jean, of Dover; Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Keller of Seaford; Mr.. and Mrs
Hayes Keller; also Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Scott, Jr.; Mr.. Joseph
Scott, Sr.; Joseph Scott, 3rd; Mrs
Lillian Crossley; Miss Pearl CrOs-
sley of Chester, Pa; and Miss Rilla
Keller of State College.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Melvin an
nounce the marriage of theil
daughter, Miss Doris Melvin tt