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Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-05-15

World utilization of apparel woods
has been running ahead of produc-
ton and bringing about a rapid de-
cline in the large stocks accumu-
lated during the war years. Con-
sumption in the past year is esti-
mated at about "a billion pounds,
grease basis. Only 80 billion pounds
were produced. Stocks are still quite
large, however, and it is estimated
that this consumption-production
ratio would have to be continued
until 1853 to bring stocks down to
the prewar level.
1t is expected that, by mid 1913,
the joint organization handling the
stocks which accumulated in Aus
tralia, New Zealand and South
Africa will have disposed of about
two-thirds of the stock it took over
in 1915. This reduction has been
partly offset by a material increase
in stocks in western Europe where
an enormous deficit of wool goods
and raw wool existed at the end of
the war.
In deciding whether to sell or
hold, an important difference exists
between fine and medium woods.
The fabrics in greatest demand re-
ouire fine and half-blood woods.
Dealers and mills are chasing after
these woods as fast as they are Of
fered. World production of fine
woods is down about one-fifth since
1941, due to drouths in Australia
and South Africa and the decline in
flocks in the United States and is
the smallest in nearly 20 years.
World production of medium woods
is down only slightly from the peak
in 1914 and is above prewar.
While medium woods have been
making up an increasing proportion
of total world output, mills in the
United States have been using an
increasing proportion of fine and
half-blood. In 1916 and 1947, SO per-
cent of the wool used by mills con-
sisted of these grades compared with
about 54 percent in the "30s" and AZ
percent in the "20s."
Demand for Fine Woods
Currently, fine and half-blood
woods are selling in the open mar
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-05-15

n WIFE and Ihave made
1Nl a deal, altho from her it
brought a squeal; we have
agreed to split the work so
neither has excuse to shirk.
She'll handle all work in the
fields, her job is gettin' bigger
yields, while I take care of all
livestock and put more cash
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-05-15

demand is slow. You can get sub
stantially more at present by selling
such woods to the CCC than in the
open market. The CCC is selling
these woods to mills at a loss to meet
competition of foreign woods of these
classes. Obviously, open market
prices would have to rise above the
governments present buying figure
before holding would be worth
while. That would require quite a
change in both domestic and world
markets.
Medium Woods a Gamble
A change in consumer preference
due to the fact that these woods are
as much as 40 to SO cents a pound,
secured basis, lower than fine woods,
or enormous military orders for
blankets or other goods requiring
medium woods might bring about
such a change. While these are pos
sibilities, there is no present assur-
dllIS- LID tilCJ WILL QCfClOp. IlOlOli16
medium woods is virtually a gamble
that such conditions will appear.
The present government support
program expires at the end of 1913.
This is not of much concern in the
case of fine woods, but would be
important to anyone holding me-
dunn woods. A new program or an
extension of the present one for an
other year or two is probable, how
ever.
Besides picking the right time to
sell, better preparation of clips for
market will help many producers
increase their returns. Keeping the
wool free of burrs, sand and dirt as
far as practical production condi-
tons will allow, packing "off'
fleeces and tags separately and tying
with approved wool Irvine are ele-
mentary steps in better marketing.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-05-15


soon after sh~earing?'
Here are some of the important
elements In the outlook which may
help you in reaching a decision:
We are using in the United States
mills more than three times as much
wool as we are producing and over
so percent more than in prewar
years. As indicated on the accom-
panying chart, production in 1948
will probably fall below 300, 900 900
pounds for the first time since 1924,
while mill utilization is likely to be
UP around 900, O0O, 900 pounds, pos
sibly higher.
This high rate of consumption re-
fleets the increase in the population,
the high level of public buying pow
er, the backlog Of demand resulting
from low civilian production during
the war, and perhaps some increase
in consumer preference for wool
clothing due to improvement in
quality and serviceability of wool
fabrics.
Mill Output Contracted
Mill consumption declined during
1947 and early 1948, suggesting that
the w~ar-created shortage had been
largely made up and that mill use
was dropping down in line with
actual wear and tear by consumers.
However, utilization continues ma
terially above prewar. Trade reports
say that most mills now have their
output in the next few months
largely contracted for and at in
creased prices which cover recent
advances in labor, raw wool and
other material costs and still give
mills an attractive profit.
The European recovery and the
armament programs appear to as
sure a continued high level of do
nestle civilian demand for wool
fabrics and clothing because of sus-
tanned employment. Also, military
orders for goods are expected sooner
or later. Their extent will depend
on the kind and size of rearmament
program congress finally adopts. On
that point there is much uncertainty.
Economic aid to Europe will mean
increased drafts on wool supplies in
surplus-producing countries.
Stocks Reduced
Imports of apparel woods in the
last year or two, although several
times as large as in prewar years,
have not been sufficient to fill the
gap between domestic production
and consumption; hence, the large
stocks built up in the United States
during the wa have been materially
reduced. Stocks declined about Ill.,
100000 pounds in the last year, but
holdings left on April l, 1913, were
about 685, 000, 900 pounds, according
to trade reports, which would be
about three times average prewar
size.
Currently, imports are being re-
stricted to some extent by the fact
that costs of fine and half-blood
woods in foreign markets, even with
the reduction of 25 percent in the
duty, and after allowing for the diff
ference in preparation, are higher
than domestic woods.
The rise in foreign wool prices
above the domestic price level has
increased the proportion of domes.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-05-15

A process for producing fine paper
pulps from wheat straw, at lower
chemical costs and in significantly
higher yields than previously
thought possible, is reported by the
U. S. department of agriculture.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-05-15
Sell or Hold '48 Wool Clip?
Here Are Factors to Be Considered
By GILBERT GUSLER, Market Analyst

VXTILL it pay to hold this years
w wool clip or should it be sold
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1948-11-05

Likewise, his uncanny ability to smell
out deviltry on the part of those who
would exploit from our state it's very
life blood, outside the legislative halls,
has saved our people much not only
in dollars, but in natural assets as
we'll.
To me, as a source of inspiration,
"Cap" Bruce had only one equal-the
late, and may | say great, Dean
Arthur L. Stone, founder of the School
Of journalism at Montana State Uni
versity in Missoula.
The seven IT'S" so necessary if the
tradition of "free press" is to sur
vive, have been lifelong guide posts
of cap" Bruce.
Integrity, Intelligence, Insight, I'm
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1948-11-05
What Wallace Accomplished ;.

though it's thunder" be periodically stolen,
can serve this nation we'll as policing
force" over both old parties, particularly
the Democrats ever ready to step forward
and become second party should that
party once again sink into the depths of re-
action. AS so amply proven Tuesday, the
people of this nation when properly aroused
can take strong intelligent action. The Dem
ocrats may heed we'll what happened to their
Republican buddies, because, as long as ours
remains free country, there will always be
Wallaces and Taylors to speak out for the
masses to organize new parties more in
touch with the wishes and the desires of the
people.
What happened Tuesday was in no sense
defeat for Wallace, and our people will be
better off for his having so courageously cam
paigned for peace and democratic principles
these many months.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1948-11-05
FACING CHARGES OF GRAFT
Super American Won't Talk

Observation-Disclosures Rep. j. Parn-
all Thomas (R., N.J), who had demanded
the right to appear before federal grand
jury investigating alleged Irregularities in
the congressional pay roll, Thursday refused
to testify.
The New Jersey legislator, in previously
insisting" on the right to be heard, had spec
flied that he should not appear until after the
November 2 election.
On advice of his counsel, however, Thorn
as reluctantly declined to testify Thursday
in his five-minute appearance before the
grand jury
His attorney William H. Collins, handed
newsmen statement saying that mo useful
purpose from his viewpoint would be served
by having Thomas testify.
NOTE: This is the same contemplate
congressman who headed up the notorious
un-American committee in the 80th Congress.
Recall, if you will, how quick victims of his
smear committee were cited as being in con-
tempt of congress, when they refused to di-
vulge information that might be self-incrim-
mating. It's considerably different when the
pinch is on such birds as Thomas Right
away they begin protesting loudly about their
constitutional rights Author Howard
Fast ("The American'O, who is presently
facing jail for being contempuous of the I'M
American committee, must be getting de-
gree Of cynical pleasure out of this latest turn
OF events in the affaire de Thomas
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1948-11-05
They Don't Come Any Finer

nation that sound liberalism and de-
cency in public affairs should live and
flourish in Montana, has etched for
him an enviable position in Montana's
journalistic annals.
In founding and shepherding The
Voice through the turbulent seas of
economic survival over the past nine
years, along with earlier crusading
activities in other Independent news
papers, "Cap" Bruce has had salua-
tory effect on affairs concerning the
welfare of all Montana people. His
ability to perceive between the lines"
has saved the people of Montana on
many occasions from being saddled
with highly unfair, discriminatory leg
islation in the halls of the legislature.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1948-11-05
Democrats Must Make Good

President Harry being reelected against sup
posedy nsurmountable odds plus being good working
majority in both houses of the congress- has been given
inc mandate by the people of the United States 1t
date he richly earned by courageous sang FORTH almost
singehanded the the times the people
But although he has powerful mandate from the people,
victorious party should forget
that they have undertaken responsibility to America
and the world To the point the Democratic party is ION
the SPOT and must make good The stern admonton some
months back by Henry Wallace that the Democrats must LIB
eraiZeor die has been made all the meaningfu by
the returns from Tuesdays election Particularly is this so
when Tuesday Landslide"
of confidence the the party since Rooseve
death in 1915 Rather the party returned to be-
of two % the record of the COP 80th Con-
and the abysma nsuffcency of what the Republicans
had offer 1948 (2 Harry Trumans going the people
with fighting pledge work for and bring about
of genuine liberal democracy.
By way of recalling just what that pledge involves, and
what the Demos must make good quick review of
panks of the National Democratic platform is in order:
CD Labor-Immediae repeal of the TatHartley law and
minimum wage OF at least 1oc per hour cine Democratic
party has the congressional votes to affect both
Therefore, campaign promises anything, the Demo
cratic party MUST Immediately observe this pledge)
~ Civil Rghts-The platform commended President
his civil rights and called to
back him up this program president and his
because of the Decra having read themselves out
of the party need longer compromise with southern
onaes this most vital step toward equal democracy fo
(8) High Prices-The party is pledged to granting the
PRESIDENT standby power and to impose price and wage con-
trolls necessary stop initiation again it's all up to the
Demo administration and congress to make good this
az Housing-The convention pledged itself to 'compre
henve housing program including clearance and low
rent housing projects built with federal funds through local
agencies
81 Social Security-Favored increase old age and
benefits by at least 5O% reduction of eligibility for
from IS CO. and program those
now covered
Favor national health insurance program accordance
that proposed by both the President Murray
6) Farm LegsationUrge flexible price controls to keep
farm income on with operating COSTS soil
ton better distribution methods; REA; stable export
markets; encouragement of Co-operatves, etc.
CD Business-Pan intensive enforcement of antitrust
laws; pledged positive program to promote competitive
business
81 VeteransDemand constant effort to keep benefits in
with living Pledged program of
at prices they afford to pay
These domestic program pledges emphasized again
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1948-11-05

agination, Initiative, Idealism, and fl
nally, Inspiration = Cap Bruce has
them all, and because of those traits,
ne has given inspiration to countless
Montanans.
In taking over Gaps" place I'm
painfully aware of my shortcomings,
my lnexperience = that he leaves a
mighty big pair of shoes to fill. can
only say | will do my best to keep the
lame brightly glowing that he spent
SO many years in kindling.
In conclusion, speaking for the en-
TIRE staff and their many friends,
extend to him and Mrs Bruce a sin
cere wish that their lives on the shores
Oh beautiful Flathead lake be filled
to the brim with happiness.-H.LB.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1948-11-05

pany from a man,
whom [ believe to be
one of the finest, most
fearless newspaper
men ever to grace our
state.
Greatly loved by
some, heartily disa-
greed with by others,
Gap" Bruce over the
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1948-11-05

"~"Wallace did two things in the 1913 cam
paign First he smoked OUT Harry Tru-
man and the Democratic party and made
both get back on the path of liberalism, and
secondly, his Progressive party took the heat
of the red smear off the Democrats" Thus
did a lifelong Democratic leader express
himself Wednesday in Analysing the outcome
of the most critical national campaign of the
Twentieth Century With his analysis I am
in hearty accord.
would also like to add that the year-lOng
effort of Wallace to bring the issues of war
or peace before the people in every corner
of the nation, emphasized like nothing else
could, the dangerous drift of this nation to-
ward a war with Soviet RUSSIA war not
desired by the common people of either land,
and ostensibly not by the rulers of either.
This realization by the people that we were
near the edge of an armageddian precipice,
followed by their emphatically speaking up
for peace has forced the militarst- profit eye
ing clique running our state and defense de-
partments to ''go slow.
Admittedly, with the exception of few
key states, the impact of the Wallace vote
on the final outcome was of little moment.
This came as no surprise to most Wallace
leaders in Montana. In the spring and early
summer the Wallace drive was strong, so
strong that, in plain words it scared hell out
of the Democratic party; and there was but
one thing left to do-quit flirting with re-
action, and once again assume the role of
the liberal counterpart in our customary two
party system
Wallace, in slowing the drift toward war,
in forcing the Democratic party to once again
adopt the liberal philosophy, and in being
made the whipping boy" for all the West
brook Peglers of the country took the cheat"
off many noted liberals and did a distinct
service for our country. The continuance Of
the Wallace-Taylor Progressive party, even
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1948-11-05

1t is with the deepest of humility
that this week | take over the helm
Of The Peoples Voice and the Educa-
tional Cooperative Publishing Com
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1948-11-05

past 40 years in the newspaper game
has gained the respect of all who
know him. His fine analytical mind,
coupled with an answering determi-
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1948-11-05

again by the President in his campaign,
places a heavy burden of responsibility upon
his party, a responsibility that can not be TAX
en- lightly, if it would keep its trust with the
American people,
It now becomes the duty of loyal Demo-
Gratis we'll as us of the Progressive opposi-
ton, to insist that these pledges be carried
out without equivocation. In the meantime
may | suggest to all Progressive party men,
bers that we keep our organization intact,
for, if the Democratic party falters in its new
ly-found liberalism, the need for a strong
Progressive party will be more imperative
than ever
Further, in neither the Democratic plat
form, nor in the campaign utterances Of Pres
ident Truman is there any evidence that the
Democrats plan to GUST the Wall Streeters
and the Militarists from their dominant posi-
ton of control over our foreign affairs
AS Progressives we must continue our all
out insistence that our country abandon uni
lateral military minded action in internaton-
al affairs by re-affilating IN FACT with the
United Nations Unless this is done the final
answer will be meteorological and atomic
war. Such war can mean only one thing
the ending Of our civilization. The best in
tentioned liberal domestic program in that
case will be meaningless, and mildly, rather
pointless, because there won't be enough of
us left to make any difference anyway-HLB
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1948-11-05
SPEAKING OF POLLS

Betcha the pollsters of the Z-Bar net
would like to forget the political poll they
ran couple of weeks ago. Remember how
their imam in the street" poll showed Repub-
llcan candidates leading the Democrats two
and three-to-one here in Montana? One
would almost think someone was trying to
KID someone-namely, the public.
4. 4. +
The Republican party presented plat
form of which there could be little criticism
and offered to do what they could have been
doing the past two years."-ELMER DAVIS.
over KOPR-ABC, Wednesday evening.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-11-26
NOTICE
OF RECEIVERS SALE

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of an Order of the Dis trict Court for the Territory ot Alaska, First Division, at Jueaun, made on the 18th day of Novem- Der, 1948, in that cause then pend
 ing in said court entitled: BANK OF WRANGELL, corporation, plaintiff, vs. ALASKA ASIATIC LUMBER MILLS, INC, a corpora tion, defendent, the undersigned, Receiver of all and singular the property and assets of said de- fendent corporation, will sell, at private sale, in three parcels, 10 the highest biddeer, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, subject to confirmation by said Court, on the 5th day of January, 1949, at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M. at his office upon said defendants premises at Wran- gell. Alaska, all the right, title, in- terest and estate of said defendant corporation in and to the following
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-11-26

described real and personal pfo- perty, to-wit:
 Parcel (a), all those certain parcels of real property upon which is situated said defendants sawmill plant in said Town Of Wrangell, Alaska, together with all rights, franchises. easements, privileges, tenements and appur- tenances thereunto belonging or appertaining and all machinery, tools, equipment. buildings, strue- lures, fixtures. and any and all other personal property now upon said premises or any part thereof, used in connection with the opera ton of said sawmill plant as a go- ing concern. but excluding from said sale any and all property now situate upon said premises or any part thereof, belonging to the United States of America;
 Parcel (bl, all of said defend ants right, title, interest and es- tate in and to lot one in block eleven, according to the official plat of said Town of Wrangell, with all buildings and improve ments thereupon and all furniture in any such building belonging to defendant;
 Parcel (c), all of said defend ants right, title, interest and es- tate in and to lot fourteen. in block nineeen according to the of ficial survey of said Town of Wrangell, with all buildings and improvements thereupon and all furniture in any such building, be- longing to defendant.
 Upon application to said Receiv- CT detailed and itemized inven- tory of all property embraced within said parcels will be furn- ished prospective huyers.
 Sale will be made free and clear of all liens
 Sealed bids will be received by i the undersigned up to and includ- ing 10 o'clock A NJ January 9th. 1949, at which time they will be opened and considered. S10,000.00 must accompany each bid for Parcel Cal and s2,000. GO for each of Parcels (b) and (c), to be applied on the purchase price, to be refunded or retained all or in part as liquidated damages according to the Order of said Court.
 The right is reserved to reject any or all bids received.
 Full information concerning the property, the conditions of sale and the submission of bids may be ob- tained from the undersigned.
 o. F. OHLS0N, Receiver
 Whose address is:
 Post Office Box NOo. 559 Wrangell, Alaska
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-11-26
STITCH AND CHATTER HOLDS INITIATION FOR
 12 NEW MEMBERS

Initiation of 12 new emmbers of the Stitch and Chatter Club took place Thursday evening, November Is, at the home of Mrs. Tillie Carlstrom. who is advisor to the club. The additional members now brings the total membership to 35.
 Rosalie Lynch is president Of the organization with Helena Wiekman, vice president and Alice Ellis, ecretary-treasurer.
 Membership list includes: Glen ora Barlow. Becky Churchill, Amy Churchill, Ethel Churchill, Mae
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-11-26

Dailey. Emma Everson, Bertha George, Lena Gross, Margaret Gross, Viola Erickson, Karen John son. Sarah Kuntz, Mary Lawson. Norma Loftus. Grandma Lewis. Edith Smith, Mary Smith. Florence Wilson, Ruby Young.
 Members initiated last Thursday are: Grace Butler, Marion Ben jamin, Doris Dierks. Elizabeth Forman, Elizabeth Lewis. Margle McCay. Noma Neilsen. Sarah Rude, Evelyn Rude, Wilma Stokes. Vera Smith. Betty-Jo Sullivan.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-11-26
THE wRANonfL SENTINEL

ivnal was held at Sons of Norway Hall
 Wrangell Mems Chorus. under direction of Mrs. Val Coulter was enthusiastically received by the large crowd attending and was fol- lowed by WrangelTs famous Shooting of Dan McGrew."
 Dancing followed the entertain ment program.
 More than twenty Elks made the trip on the Consul D, owned and skippered by J. NJ steear. Other Elks flew over and back via Alaska Island and Alaska Coastal air lines.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-11-26
JUDGE DIM0ND DECLARES
 PINBALL MACHINES LEGAL

ANCHORAGE = Federal Judge Anthony Dimond has ruled that the U. S. government cannot legal ly eonfiscate pinball machines be- cause they are not sdmbling de vices.
 His decision this week was on a test case brought by the govern ment against a one ball machine operated by an amusement com pany'
 Judge Dimond held that as long as such machines did not pay of
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-11-26
ELKs ENJOY PARTY
 AT PETERSBURG

About 35 Wrangell Elks and their ladies made a trip to Peters burg last week end to enjoy the hospitality of the Petersburg club at their annual Elks Carnival
 The Wrangell guests were treat ed royalty by their Petersburg brothers with the Petersburg Elks Club turned over to the visitors for their enjoyment A buffet din- ner was served and later the car