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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-07-29
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by Hal. CLARK

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It would greatly distress me to
give the impression that I am, in
any way critical of the handiwork
of the Almighty. But it has oc-
Cured to me that we might all
benefit If we could be fashioned
by fictionists instead Of coming
into this world via the traditional
process.
The very mention Of the topic,
of course, is an outright admission
of the inferiority complex these
dashing fictional figures give me
when encounter them in story or
on the screen.
I take it that any author would
Should he attempt to reproduce
me in his particular mediumD at
once eliminate my clay feet For
it is regretably true that there
has gone into the making Of me
too much clay and too much feet.
Candidly, I just can't cope with
situations the way these colorful
characters do.
Selecting few standard pat
terms at random, we find:
The Business Type:
Arriving in town as a stranger,
with but 80 cents in his pocket,
this canny fellow at once invests
his funds in milk bottle caps, an
imated jelly beans or government
surplus horseshoe nails. Why he
should do this. I do not know.
But the reason is always made ap-
parent, when he unloads them on
another characterize existence
of whom I have not even suspect
ed until this point in the story
at a humping profit.
Usually an explanation is given
for the hungry alacrity. with which
the purchaser snatches Tor the
merchandise. Perhaps our young
enterpriser has cornered the local
supply of the commodity, or he
has ferreted out a hidden weakness
in his prospect for that sort of
wares.
Regardless of how this is done
the infant captain Of industry con-
tinues to pile deal upon deal,pro-
fit upon profit. And in word,
success upon success, until you
cannot encounter him on the
street without salaaming involun.
tarily at the mere sight Of him.
Now, why can't I do that
The Strong Man:
It is not absolutely necessary
mind you, but most desirable
that The, Strong Man be tall,
loose-limbed, sparing of words
and wear an enigmatic expression.
His appearance is deceptively
peaceable. This may ccount for
the fact that some Onery Cabot
always starts a rul<us with him.
II he is menaced with guns, he
draws with the speed Of radar and
plugs his assailant. It has al
ways baffled me a bit the way
these fellows always plug their
assailants in the gun hand. You
would think that once in a while
they would like to plug them in
the meaty part of the calf or
shoot of their noses just for the
variety Of it.
If fisticuffs are threatened, the
outcome is the same. And only
after he has banged and bounced
his opponent about the room with
one or more well chosen blows,
does The Strong Man comment:
81 was mid-year boxing champion
at Chugwater U in 1927, or "sor-
ry, friend, I forgot to tell you that
I learned the art from the great
Beetlebrow Brawnowski."
In either event, he must say
these words enignatically.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-07-29
WITH OTHER EDITORS

Saws the Christian Monitor After ALL 1t looks IKE
zeal campaign United States this year. BY dranaacay an
nouncinr special President truman IN nus
Philadelphia threw down the gage OF pate
he of his challenge he put new me mo
party choice Of ground Legsaaon on wncn tue
Republicans committed in their platform OF part1ay @
vided opened the for appeal to the
galvanized into action and that
they give promise making the fan election battle
editorial the Selah Valley OPP
tint explains leave Of absence to join the
definite Governors campaign have not a
vel adding strength and
office by taking into his oganza
ton men habits and the desires OF
Washington publisher Clarence Lee
the Langie campaign manager
Bob Gay of the Bulletin finds
Commercial club in the OF
West secretary Inland Waterways Association
highway the NC Nary dam
possible With pride Bob recalls the Com
brought three and has
supported The Washington State Highway De-
highly of the idea Bob adds Looks though
the Prosser club has been right all along #sr
competitive nature of the national
political editor Tulius j. Brown
Herald fnds mo such shows possible In
when Is running
purely entertainment with all the horse
shadow boxing to which the people Of this
country addictsd with all the earnssness which
American method Of carrying serious
business. They both good shows"
The Seward polaris & Kenai Peninsula-Aleutian chain news., 1948-05-01
FOREST TO COMMEMORATE SLAIN JEWISH CHILDREN

BOSTON (UP)-Despite Arab Jewish conflict in the hills of Gal flee, the American Christian Pal estine Committee has begun the planting of memorial forest near Nazareth honoring '.25O,OOO Jewish children killed by the Ma ziS.
 Dean Howard M LeSourd O.: Boston University, director of the committee, said donations for 4,000 trees have been received.
 We hope to memorabilia the tragic deaths of the European youngsters by beautifying the hills where Jesus played as d child,' Dean LeSourd said. we have no specific goal for the project, though We would like to have tree for every child who was killed"
 Dean LeSourd said the idea or iginated with Mrs. Ruth Abern2 thy of St. Paul. Minnesota, who came forward with the plan when the Christian Palestine Committee began searching for a concrete and specific project which would show Americas feeling over the | death of the children" Cedar, cypress, fig and carob trees are being planted, as well as other trees mentioned in the Bible.
The Seward polaris & Kenai Peninsula-Aleutian chain news., 1948-05-01
MOVIE AT COOPER LANDING

The first public movie ever shown at Cooper Landing, Alaska was sponsored by Hazel A. Towele for benefit of Cooper Landing Community Club.
 The whole community of Coop CT Landing and Vicinity turn ed out to view the excellent movies of Alaskan big game and scenes throughout Alaska.
 The movies in kodachrome and some of black and white showed very interesting pictures of Alas kan sheep and moose koda- chrome movies taken by guido Frank F.. Towele, These movies were taken within few miles of Cooper Landing.
 Salmon spawning in Alaskan streams, jumping salmon flying through the air like birds. black and brown bear fishing the streams for salmon were some of the interesting sights shown. Also a Travel-log of Alaska showing points of interest tlioIPOllt AiaSkd. AnOtncr lnte- resting sight was the break up of the mighty Yukon River. Esimos and their childern with their cliff homes on Point Bar row were other interesting sights. Arthur Young, world famous archer, was shown taking brown bear, sheep, and hfis with the bow and arrow.
 , Twenty-eight dollars was taken in, which was turned over to Mrs. Coursen the Sec, of the Com muity Club at Cooper Landing. ] From time to time there will be movies shown at Cooper Land ! ing for the benefit of the Com munity Club. The public is cor dially invited to help this worthy cause.
 Those enjoying the movies were the following persons: Martin Soper. MT. and Mrs Johnson. Mir and Mrs. Harris Mir. McGee, MT. II. Johnson. MT Dunmire. Mir. and Mrs Quinn. Mir and Mrs. Coursen. MT. Runkle MT, and Mrs. Sunby. Mir. and Mrs. Bowers. Mir. Willis, MT. Mel. son. MT. and Mrs. Moore. MT. and Waits. NIT. and Mrs. Anderson and June, MT. Trigstad. MT. and Mrs. Gleason, Mir. and Mrs. Frank ] Towele, MT. Gilliland, Mir. ano Mrs. McCann. Mir. and Mrs. Der. ger Mir. Soper, Skipper Soper and Louise Sopcr.
The Seward polaris & Kenai Peninsula-Aleutian chain news., 1948-05-01

the past. It will take more en- zines to pust this blow, and so will add a few names to Anchor ages payroll. BUT JUST WHAT BENEFIT will it bring to Alaska
 MILES AND FREIGHT RATES
 There should be an immediate raise of the PASSENGER RATE FROM SIX TO TEN CENTS PER MILE. The resulting loss of traf- fic would not be more than B percent of the gain in revenue. Such advance would bring pro- test but would be beneficial in general, both to the railroad and the people. In the old Alaska Northern days charge of 20 cents per mile for open gas car travel was cheerfully paid. and half that amount, now would also be cheerfully paid if the altern- ative were given of shutting the railroad down The raise in rate would also have an influence in keeping interior people from run ming outside to spend thei rmon- ey
 FREIGHT RATES ON ALI. I'M PORTED PRODUCE SHOULD BE, RAISED. so as to stimulate home consumption of home grown food. This applies to lumber, coal and meat also.
 (COntinued in next isSue)
The Seward polaris & Kenai Peninsula-Aleutian chain news., 1948-05-01
OH1OAN PULLS UP STAKES TO PIONEER IN ALASKA

TOLEDO, o. (UP)--A 2Oth cen tury pioneer threw aside his prof. liable business and comfortable living here and set out to estab- fish what he calls a new and better life in Alaska
 Two months and 5000 miles away, Lawrence H. Lancashire, Jr., who already has crammed a lifetime of excitement into 29 years, will stake down his tent some 60 miles south of Anchorage on the Kenai Peninsula. There he'll set up a sawmill he is talk ing along and start cutting lum-
The Seward polaris & Kenai Peninsula-Aleutian chain news., 1948-05-01
Der as a business.

Der as a business.
 Lancashire is making the entire trip by jeep-With a trailer load ed with four tons of equipment.
 The 29-year-old former air force pilot, who was shot down during the famous Ploesti oil field raid in Romania, also plans to develop year-round resort for vacation ing hunters and fishermen.
 His wife, Lorraine, and three children will fly to Alaska next summer to join him.
The Seward polaris & Kenai Peninsula-Aleutian chain news., 1948-05-01
MoTHER-DAUGHTER BANQUET

May is surely the month for mother! Her special day-MotheY's S Day. falls on May this year. and proceeding that by two days. there will be the Mother and Daughter Banquet. The dinner will be held Friday evening. May ,. in the ban quet room of the Seward Memor- ial Church under the auspices of the Woman's Society of Christian Service.
 So. Daughter bring your Mother and come assured of having an enjoyable evening. There will be good food. choice entertainment end lots of fun. Be on hand 10 congratulate the oldest mother. also the youngest mother there!
 All you young mothers. leave your sons ot home with Dad. bonnet on her adorable head. and bring her 10 the banguet with you.
 Suggestion for those who have neither daughter nor mother here. Adopt one for the evening! Ii vii be fun for both of you!
 Advice: That which the wise don't need and fools won't take.
The Seward polaris & Kenai Peninsula-Aleutian chain news., 1948-05-01

FOR SALE-2 lots In Cliff Add.
 Block 2. Make offer. H. E. Par ker, 3040 So. 158, Seattle, 80, Wash. 63tfc
The Seward polaris & Kenai Peninsula-Aleutian chain news., 1948-05-01
LETTER
Continued from page 3

could be used for mail and per ishable haulage, leaving here as quickly as possible after the boat arrived, and making a NON- STOP RUN THROUGH TO FAIR BANKS during the open season.
 It is to be expected that Fair banks will vigorously protest a. gainSt any curtailment of trans portation service, but there is no VALID REASON why the Gov ernment should spend AN ENOR- NOUS SUM OF MONEY just to provide them with fresh fruits and vegetables, and quicker mail service. by keeping trains running in the winter. Before they had this service, the towr, was larger and more prosperou and no real hurt would come to the community if it was months The only commercial change it might make would be the closing of the little cash and carry stores but as these are not an asset to the community their loss could not be felt.
 If frequent train service. and close connections at Seward. was as they claim, WHY IS THE TOWN, AT THE PRESENT TIME AT ITS LOWEST EBB, both pop ulation and commercially, after having the fast schedule for a long time?
 AIRPLANE SERVICE
 If the railroad were not operat. ing during the winter, or is chan. gins to highway which might be blocked with snow. there would be regular travel by dog. team and stage-line. But I believe all mail and express and some passengers would be handled by airplane from the end of the oper road to Fairbanks. by the presen, interior airplane service compan ieS
 LUXURIES
 Fancy and luxurious rolling stock. all steel trains, etc, arc not needed. and it is waste o1 money to provide them Tens oi thousands of dollars have beer expended the last year on unne cessary equipment The luxurious new observation car elicits much surprise and praise, but was drair UNJUSTIFIED. The great. power full snow blow. purchased lately will break through the snow drifts and slides quicker than the ones we had. and SO will, nc doubt, save a few days delay, fo, a dozen or so travellers, who hac to spend few more dollars in A. 1aska while waiting for our old ordinary blows to do the work ir
The Seward polaris & Kenai Peninsula-Aleutian chain news., 1948-05-01

FOR SALE: Nv Broom house with shower on lot 50 100. Call Madison 13. 75tfc
The Seward polaris & Kenai Peninsula-Aleutian chain news., 1948-05-01

Advice: That which the wise don't need and fools won't take.
The Seward polaris & Kenai Peninsula-Aleutian chain news., 1948-05-01

FOR RENT Light houseoeep- ing rooms. Inquire Mad. B 99tfc
The Seward polaris & Kenai Peninsula-Aleutian chain news., 1948-05-01

FOR SALE-One Everhot Electric Roaster complete with cords and
 racks, $500. See Mrs. Pierce at Jesse Lee Home. 67tfc
The Seward polaris & Kenai Peninsula-Aleutian chain news., 1948-05-01
TELEPHONE WAS GADGET IN GOOD OLD DAYS

MILWAUKEE UP--Old Mill "aukeeans still recall the time in 1877 when the late Valentine Blatz, beer magnate, finally con- sented to have telephone in- stalled in his office.
 When the phone rang a few minutes later, Blatz answered and talked for a while. Then he turn ed to the telephone man.
 Very interesting" he said. But it really is no help to me. Most Of my friends and bushes asso- ciates speak German. And this thing speaks English"
The Seward polaris & Kenai Peninsula-Aleutian chain news., 1948-05-01
CLASSIFIED ADS.

WANTED-Man of all work country job, board and room
 furnished. See Polaris or write
 Bx 204, Seward. 86tfc
The Seward polaris & Kenai Peninsula-Aleutian chain news., 1948-05-01

Popcorn from hybrid varieties expands about 25 per cent more than ordinary corn popping.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1948-09-01
New Look In Written Danish
Becomes Capital Problem

COPENHAGEN. - The printed
Danish language will, officially,
take on a new look" from Oct. 1.
On that date, the Ministry of
Education has decided, the present
Danish custom of writing each
noun with capital initial letter
will cease in official correspond
ence and printing.
Newspapers and private pub
fishers are under no compulsion
to alter their printing on that
date. But from then on the new
style will be official.
In addition, the Danish vowel
"aa' = pronounced like the Jaw"
in "awl" and counted as a letter
in the Danish alphabet-is, from
Oct. 1, to be written as "a" with
a tiny circle over it in all official
printing.
The reason for these changes is
that is is desired to bring written
Danish into line with the other
printed Scandinavian languages
and it is thought that the new
style will simplify the written
language.
Typewriter Danish requires an
appreciate amount of changing
into uppercase, it was pointed out,
so that the new ruling will cut
out some of the manual effort re-
quired for tipping.
Most vitality concerned with the
ministry's decision is the Danish
press. Generally no decision has
yet been reached among the var
ious newspapers as to which course
they will pursue. The provincial
newspapers are due to hold meet
ing later this month to decide what
action to take while the bigger
Copenhagen papers will reach a
decision individually.
To Danish eyes, newspapers
printed with the literally new
look will appear strange. AS one
publisher said, it will seem as if
each page has been literally
sprinkled with black pepper and
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1948-09-01

DIR. Fred w. Shorter: I've just
heard Tom Dewey and never real
lied before how gloriously golden
glittering generalities can appear
when given in full tone by a man
you can't see.
Congressman Robert F. Rock
well, Republican, Colo: I was
obliged to vote against the Rock
well Bill, which 1 introduced. 1
did not recognize my child after
the House finished messing it up.
Originally the bill was accept
able all round but the House
amended it on numerous points
and reduced the time for paying
for public power projects from 70
to so, highly Objectionable to the
West, as this would necessitate
increase of power rates.-(E di-
tori
Movie Theatre Advertisement,
Atlanta: The producers demand
that we charge IS cents for matt
nees and $1.2O evenings. We have
shown as good Or better pictures
for 30 cents. In other words, we
don't blame you if you stay at
home.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1948-09-01

his Importance in the world. To-
day, only the farm boy has found
useful duties and the satisfaction
of work we'll done. Gen. Wood is
sponsoring little farms" within
the city, to help city lads to regain
their lost place in life.)
Secretary Marshall, Washing
ton: 1t is a principal objective
of our foreign policy to find peace
full solutions to our differences
with the Soviet Union. We do not
wish to widen the gap between
us nor to intensity the tension of
the postwar world. The United
Nations is a forum in which
many of the questions involving
the U.S.S.R. can be negotiated. 1t
would be unfortunate to break off
relationship.
Elinor Roosevelt: It seems to
me that James V. Forrestaf was
indulging in a dream when he
suggested to Congress a two-year
draft to which million men be-
tween the ages of 10 and rs would
be subject, and boost in the au-
thorized strength of our army to
9OO,O men. That is not prepara-
ton for security and peace. This
is preparation for war.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1948-09-01
What Other
Folks Say

Rev. Peter Marshall, Chaplain
of U. s. Senate (In prayer, Sun
day. July 4th, 1948): Help us to
deal with the problem of lying
which we call propaganda; the
problem of greed which we call
profit; the problem of license
which We call liberty.
Bill Mauldin: you oughta hear
MY boss talk about the atom
bomb. He says it makes fella
wonder if wars amt getting too
hot to handle"
President Truman: The throwing
of eggs and other missiles at
Henry Wallace is certainly a
highly un-American kind of bust
ness. Wallace is entitled to say his
piece the same as any other
American.
Gov. Mon c. Wallgren: With a
Democratic Legislature we can
continue our path of progress. The
1947 Republican Legislature par
TALLY wrecked the Social Security
program and, in the interest OF
the same false economy, they
would pinch pennies on education,
hospitals, public health, highways,
flood control, soil conservation and
every other public service that
works for the broad service of
the people.
General Robert f. Wood, Chi
cagO: The city boy has a feeling
of Illustration and insecurity be-
cause he has no way to exercise
responsibility in worthwhile tasks.
With a minimum of chores, living
space and play space, he has lost
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1948-09-01

as if the printers have repeatedly
missed out letters "a"
A leading book publisher said
that authors who wanted their
books published in the new style
could have this done provided that
their manuscripts were written
with the new look"
The main problem to number
of business firms is the necessity
of having a new key added to
typewriters. The sudden enormous
demand for the Scandinavian "a"
with circle over it (a) is more
than typewriter firms will be able
to meet.
The director of one typewriter
firm here said that there were at
least 100000 typewriters in use in
offices in Denmark and that they
all seemed to want their machines
changed.
Every Danish firm will have to
make it's own decision concerning
the new ruling.
Ministry of Education officials
believe that it will be several years
before the new style is universal.
One official said that not until
the present-day school children
have grown to maturity will the
new writing become really general.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1948-09-01
Norway Military
P| ane Crashes

OSLO.-On Saturday Septem-
Der 4th, a Norwegian Air Force
Catalina flying boat crashed into
Kleppaskala Peak southwest of
Bergen, killing all of the planes
9 crew members, as well as pas
,engers-all of them military per-
sonnet. Observers at the scene Of
the crash report that the peak
was obscured by low ceiling and
fog, and that the plane struck at
a height of from 700 to 1000 feet.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1948-09-01
Price Line Holds

OSLO.-Norwegian cost of liv-
ing statistics as of August 18th
show the seasonal drop in prices
of domestically produced foods
reflected in the overall cost of
living picture. B e d on 1888
costs, the August 18th figure of
15S is 1.3 below that for the
previous month. Assuming that
liquor sales during the remainder
of the month will approximate
those of Oct. 1916. the cost of
living index for the month of
August is expected to be 1874.
Within the group including po-
tatoes, vegetables. flour and
meal, prices have dropped during
the month from PHI to 1884
q decrease of 1890
The August drop represents a
temporary victory in the Govern
ment's battle against high prices.
According to present agreements,
Norwegian labor will have the
right to present new wage de-
mands should the cost of living
top 160.s-a situation which has
been avoided only by heavy price
subsidies. Price subsidy payments
of over 7OO,O0O.O 900 Kr. are an
ticipated under the present Nor
wegian State Budget.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1948-09-01

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Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1948-09-01

Recently the Swedish American
motorliner Stockholm" left New
York with 375 passengers, des-
tined for Gothenburg in Sweden.
Among the passengers was E. Kid
der Smith, professor of architec-
ture at Yale University. who went
to Sweden to complete book he
is writing on Swedish architecture.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1948-09-01

Professor Franklin D. Scott of
the Northwestern University in
Chicago returned with his wife and
their daughter Mary, 10, aboard
the Swedish American lin r
"Gripsholm" after vacationing in
Scandinavia.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1948-09-16
SALEM WINS
GOLF TOURNAMENT

On Saturday morning at the
Salem Country Club the No. !
cam of the Salem Jrs. defeated
the second place team from Can
ton by "a points. The Salem quar-
tet had no trouble clinching the
title, led by Rudy Schuster with
a 70 for the 18 holes. Rudy also
won the medalist title and tro-
ply with his score which was low
for the tournament. His closest
challenger were Henry Thesis OF
Canton and S. Spack of Salem,
both scoring an 81. The winning
Salem team consisted of Rudy
Schuster, L. Hermann, A. Ulrlch
and NJ. Fritzman. Cities repre-
sented were Salem, Canton. Co.
lumbus, Cleveland East, Cleve'
land West with last years cham
pions from Farrell not being pre-
sent to defend their title.