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Evening star., 1948-09-02


some of the others. They all add
up to the supreme paradox, reflected
in the fact that men who bet on
elections are disposed to bet that
President Truman will be defeated.
First,the country is enjoying pros
perity. Business is good. The nation
al income is the greatest in history
for this or any other country.
There are more people employed
and at higher wages-than ever be-
fore: fewer unemployed. Free en-
terprise Is flourishing. The banks
are full Of money and the banks
appear to be safe. with deposits pro-
tected by $1,000, 100000 fund.
Lesson of the Past.
Good times in the past were sup
posed to assure the continuance of
the administration then in office.
1T was prosperity that saved the
Republicans in 1924 despite the
Nation shaking scandals and cor
ruption Of the Harding administra-
ton.
Second, there are widespread pop
ular complaints, relating to the cost
of living, housing, education and
other matters OF intimate concern
to the people. But the complaints
are chiefly against the Republican
Congress, not the Democratic ad-
ministration. The administration
has supported the peoples demands
and the Congress has ignored them.
Third, there is the foreign situa-
ton. Rightly or wrongly. there has
developed the fear of war. Another
country is considered a threat to
our peace. Faced with that situa-
ton. the disposition Of most people
ordinarily would be to stand be-
hind the Government: not to make
a change. In any case, in the pres
ent instance, if there is any differ
ence in the foreign policies of the
two parties, the average man can
not discern it.
Fourth. there is Communism. {"
Once only a chant set up against
any effort OF the Government to
Evening star., 1948-09-02
THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D. c.
THURSDAY. SEPfEMsER 4, 1s4s.

my final price. If you don't want
to sell 1t for that. I'll 60 to other
stores and price older and better
lettuce"
Then, If the clerk is like clerks
out here, he'll get the manager,
draw up a couple Of chairs and
serve me tea and cakes. All the
time. the manager will be fondling
the head of lettuce and swearing by
Mahomet and Allah that it is the
dandiest head of lettuce ever to be
viewed by human eye. and that even
If don't want it it will make a
perfect gift.
After two hours-if things are
working in America now as they are
out here-I will stagger out of the
store, dripping tea from my giils,
and promising to come back in a
day or two and really consider the
matter seriously.
The manager will follow me, let
tuce under arm, and half a dozen
blocks away Wen reach a COM
promise price of 10 cents. I'll be
pleased and he'll be pleased. Only
one thing he will insist on. That is
that I write him a chit Of recon-
mendation, reading something like
this:
ITO fellow Americans: The bearer
Of this chit is an honest and honor
able character, and can be COM
pletely relied upon. I bought lettuce
from him and found it reasonable in
price and high in quality"
Chits Shown Before Wares.
Speaking Of chits of recommen-
dation, merchants of Kashmir show
them long before they do theil
wares. Throughout India they have
the reputation Of being the mos,
thieving of all merchants. Heaven
only knows how many chits signed
by Lord and Lady and Patricia
Mountbatten I was forced to look
at. am quite sure that 90 per cent
Of them were forgeries, because II
the Mountbattens had bought al
the things the merchants said they
Evening star., 1948-09-02
This Changing World
Death of Gen. Zhdanov Not Expected
To Affect Kremlin Policy Toward West

Gen. zhdanov was far more in
tolerant than most Of his colleagues
in the Politburo and, disregarding
even the most elementary respect
for the independence of the satellite
countries, he insisted that their gov
ernments behave as if they we're
Russian provinces.
This resulted a few months ago
in the conflict with Marshal Tito,
whom he had known we'll as an
underling of the Comintern. Be-
cause Tito wanted some degree Of
independence from the Cominform
in domestic affairs. Gen. Zhdanov
did not hesitate to apply to him the
full penalty which is imposed on
Irecalcitrant party members-eXpul-
sion.
There have been reports from
Moscow intimating that this drastic
action had not met with the full
approval of Mr.. Stain and Mr.
Molotov and that as a result. the
Leningrad defenders star had begun
ito wane. Gen. Zhdanov was unheard
from after he had driven the other
members of Me Cominform into
expelling Tito and this was the
basis for such reports.
The truth appears to be that he
had acquired a heart ailment due
to overwork and he was ordered to
take complete rest
Won't Affect Policies.
The death of the mercurial
Zhoanov. according to American OBJ
servers. will not affect the Kremlin S
policies toward the West. His point
'of vjew-that time works in favor
of the capitalists-is said to have
been fully absorbed by the great
majority of the leading men of the
Politburo, as was his deep convic-
ton that the Soviet armies are in
vincible.
He is said to to have been con-
stantly at loggerheads with the pro-
fessional general staff officers, who
have warned the Politburo that the
Russian forces are not yet ready to
assure the U. S. S. r. decisive and
permanent victory.
In his approach to military mat
ters Gen. Zhdanov is said to have
been like Hitler. He believed in
action, which is bound to bring VIC
tory against those who are reluctant
to fight He frequently described
the general staff officers as chicken
hearted. The officers of the general
staff are always preparing, but are
never ready to fight" he said.
Evening star., 1948-09-02

Republican and Democratic ad-
ministrations, the Postmaster Cen
eral has been the most active po-
litical figure in the Government
To Mr.. Truman's credit, it must be
noted that his Postmaster General,
Mr.. Donaldson, is not a political
person at all, having risen from the
ranks inside the postal service.
There are, of course, other execu-
tive agencies with an Importance
virtually equal to the cabinet posts
and the heads of such agencies will
be seen in the campaign-as,. for
instance. the Federal Security Ad-
ministrator, Oscar Ewing.
The next so days will witness the
most active campaign ever waged
by an administration in defense of
its political position. Heretofore
the party out of power has usually
been able to carry on the offensive.
But the Truman administration in
tends to make the work of the Re-
publican Congress an issue and, If
possible. to place the Republicans
on the defensive.
The country will not be disturbed
over the political debate on domes-
tic questions, but the Importance Of
keeping foreign policy and defense
policy out OF politics is recognized
on all sides. 1t Is to be presumed
that the Republicans are not plan
ming to make an issue Of the con-
duct Of foreign policy or the carry
ing out Of the program Of unified
defense as set by Congress. The
Republicans are likely to watch,
however, President Truman's
speeches for the cue, and it is
within the realm OF possibility that,
il the campaign gets hot enough,
the best laid of plans in September
may go awry in october.
Reproduction Rights ReServed)
Evening star., 1948-09-02


Even with my little microscopic
imagination I can picture what will
happen to me when I get back in
side Gunther's United States of
America and am sent by Jean on
a simple shopping errand at a
chain grocery.
The conversation will 60 like this
Me: How much is this head of
lettuce?"
Clerk: Eighteen cents"
Me: Eighteen cents! What dc
you take me for, rich American?
I'll give you 10 cents"
Like Pure Gold"
Clerk: "Oh. Sahib! That lettuce
is like pure gold. My grandfather
made it. To part with it will teal
my heart into many pieces. But
because you are my good friend, ano
will send me many customers, will
| let you have it for IS cents"
Me: "I'll give you II cents. That's
Evening star., 1948-09-02

A I t e r t " o
months out here
in the Middle
and Far East it
has become a
part of me never
to pay the first
price quoted by
any merchant.
My trip, so
f ar, ca n b e
divided roughly
into three parts:
One part travel
ing, one part
sightseeing and
one part hag-
oli,,o
Evening star., 1948-09-02
ForrestaI Will Shun
Campaign Talks Due
To Defense Post
importance Of Keeping
Policy Out Of Politics
Recognized on All Sides
By David Laurence

James Forrestal, Secretary of De-
Tense in President Truman's cabinet,
is not going to do any political cam
paigning this autumn. The decision
has been concurred in by the Presi-
dent This means that the Defense
Department and the State Depart
ment will not be involved in the
coming political contest.
This correspondent wrote last
week that an announcement by
Senator Hatch of New Mexico
chairman Of the Democratic speak
ers' bureau, saying that every cabi-
net member except Secretary Mar
shall would go on the stump, was
perhaps too broad.
"I agree altogether with what you
said in your column" writes Senator
Hatch. Il have Just one reserva-
ton about Secretary Forrestal. In
effect, 1t is the same reservation ]
made as to Secretary Marshall. II
the opposition brings the secretary s
department, the conduct Of the war
or such matters into the campaign
then I think that Secretary For
restal should take the air and use
every means possible to answer fully
and completely any such attacks II
they are made"
Nom Partisan Post.
There Is reason to believe that
President Truman has not wanted
either Secretary Marshall or Secre-
tary Forrestal to participate in the
campaign and that Senator Hatch's
view reflects that OF the admins
tration.
The Secretary OF Defense is nom
partisan post, dependent on the CO.
operation OF persons in all parties
both inside and outside of Congress
Senator Hatch tells the writer that
he never intended his announcement
to be taken literally, for in his own
mind he had not contemplated call
ing on the Secretary of Defense for
speeches but that, since the point
was raised, he thought 1t desirable
to clear up any doubt.
1t will be recalled that Secretary
Forrestal, who was at the head OF
the Navy Department in 1914, wa,
under considerable pressure in that
year to take part In the fourth tern
campaign Of the late President
Roosevelt. but he did not do So HI
believes in the two-party system
and will vote for President Truman
Evening star., 1948-09-02
when he goes home to cast his

when he goes home to cast his
ballot.
The other members of the cabi-
net-Secretary of the Treasury, At
torney General, Secretary Of Agri-
culture, Secretary of the Interior,
Secretary of Commerce, Secretary
Of Labor, and Postmaster General
are not likely to make. extensive
speaking trips but are counted on
by the Democratic headquarters to
lend the prestige of their positions
to the defense Of administration
policies.
The custom Of using cabinet Off
GERS in political campaigning is an
old one. For years, under both
Evening star., 1948-09-02

I II U > t pOutlCdl
paradoXes that
make this cam
paign of l948 as
unreal as any in
American his
tory. For the
man most hurt
by Dixie's gal
liant young egg
and tomato war
riors is not Mr..
w a | | a c e but
President Tru-
man.
Before exam
lining this para
Evening star., 1948-09-02

! OlAN1O1O.
According TO
American OBJ
servers. G e n.
Zhdanov, to-
G e t h er wi t h
Foreign Minister
M o ! o t ov, was
the most out
spoken advocate
of a showdown
with the West
at the earliest
possible moment.
He Is also de-
scribed as hav-
ing had ambi-
Evening star., 1948-09-02
By Constantine Bro,pn

The unexpected death of Col.
Gen. Andrei A. Zhdanov has re-
moved one of the most powerful and
mercurial figures from the Moscow
Evening star., 1948-09-02
Br L0ceH MeHen

Out of the disgraceful treatment
accorded Henry A. Wallace in the
South there emerges one more Of
! l.
Evening star., 1948-09-02

Becomes Expert
In HoseIing
BY Henry McLemor

SRINAGAR, Kashmir.-When
finally get home I am going to be
real problem to the butcher, the
baker. the candlestick maker, etc.
Evening star., 1948-12-09

Soviet and its satellites appear
ready to keep the pressure on him.
The danger Of an internal turnover
will remain constant threat.
The satellite newspaper, "for a
lasting peace, for peoples demo-
cracy' has stopped berating Tito for
the time being and is ignoring him.
The paper, now published in Bu-
charest, used to be printed in Bel
grade. 1t was moved to ,Romania
when Tito was read out of the
Cominform.
The newspaper reports Com
Evening star., 1948-12-09
u. 5. Experts See Tito
Holding ; Political
positionsa al Once

ROME. Dec. o (CDN Marshal
Tito's current demonstration of
maintaining three divergent politi-
cal positions at the same time Is
providing an unusual test for the
effectiveness of Eastern world VS..
Western world techniques, United
States State Department sources
here claim.
The Yugoslav leader is lined up
this way:
/. In the United Nations Yugo-
slavia berates America and the
Western powers and votes with the
Soviet Union.
2. In a recent speech Tito said
his program for 1949 was aimed to
clear the last vestiges OF capitalism
and also the influences of the Soviet
Cominform from Yugoslavia. He
wants neither in the country, he
said
3. On another front Yugoslavia
is appealing to the West in a most
friendly fashion for additional raw
materials to Offset supplies lost from
satellite neighbors now hostile to
Tito.
Policy Called Cagey.
The cagey marshal is on both
sides and in the middle.
American Stale Department tech
nicians are making a careful day
to-day study of the effectiveness of
the different approaches to winning
Tito into one camp or the other.
The Soviet technique is to try to
create unrest in the country by cut
ting off supplies of raw materials.
and to berate Tito in the Soviet
press and if possible overthrow him
by revolution or coup d'etat.
The West is trying currently a
BE Kind to Tito" policy. The
Economic Commission for Europe's
Coal Committee has decided to ship
him $4,000 extra tons of metallur-
gical coke from Western Germany.
Italy and England to make up for
Poland's reduced shipments.
Other raw materials needed in
Yugoslavia are going to be exported
Loans for building up the country's S
timber industry are In the mill
That Is the Vests method of trying
to wean him away from the satellite
system.
Tito's multi-position is not as
Dleasant as IL might seem The
Evening star., 1948-12-09

munist progress in other satellite
countries and now gives Tito a cold
shoulder. In three successive issues,
he was unmentioned. ...f
The Yugoslav situation provides
a different sort of test from that
of Greece, Italy, Turkey and Spain.
These countries never have been q
part of the Soviet system. The
Evening star., 1948-12-09

effort there is to prevent them from
going Communist.
But in Yugoslavia, It is different.
It Is an effort to win back a country
into the Western block.
The Appian Way, one of the old
est and most celebrated roads of
history, was started in S12 BIC.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-06-10

Just make your selection, add up the
total, and deduct $50. This means
any piece of furniture in the store, ex-
cept the feature items which are re-
duced twice as much, full 500 re-
duction.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-06-10

Most of you have been in McEwen's. Most
of you know that we have FIVE floors of fine
furniture. And most of you know that Nc
Ewen's has always been known for QUAIL
TTY FURNITURE at LOWEST PRICES.
NOW, imagine if you can, all five of these
floors, all of this fine furniture, lamps and
draperies available to you at $3.50 less than
our regular low prices Well, that is just what
is happening. No merchandise has been pur-
chased for this event. Every piece is regular
stock You simply walk in, make your
lection, and deduct $3.50 from the final total.
The only exceptions are those noted above
and the special offer" 5000 reductions. Our
super gifts to you at 5000 off is our way of
thanking you for your constant patronage.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-06-10

$3.50 off regular price
No special buys - All from our regular stock
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-04-22
RExFORD NEWS
HEO. CInb Notes

H.EO. Club Notes
The H.E.O. Club met at the home
of Mary Francis Ingram, with Olga
johnson assisting. Roll call was
answered by giving helpful garden
hints.
1t was announced by the commit
tee that a box of Easter candy, toys
and games had been sent to the
Orphans Home A letter of appreci-
alton from the matron was read by
the secretary. Plans were made to
send another box to the Home after
the next meeting, at which each
member is asked to contribute two
or more homemade toys.
The Club ladies, with the help OF
others of the neighborhood, pre-
scented a beautiful wool blanket
and several other gifts to Mrs. Bob
Dennis, recent bride.
Members who were unable TO at
tend the Pioneer Costume Dance
asked those who attended for de-
tails on the entertainment and
After routine business was taken
care of, very tasty lunch was
served by the hoSteSses. Twelve
members and two visitors were
present
The next meeting will be at the
home Of lola Butts.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-04-22
FORTUNE NEWS


Mr.. Frank Robinson. the county
agent was at the Fortine school
house April 8. at 800 p. m. to or
game All Club for the girls of
the Forune Community. Verna Nc
kenzle was elected president. The
new club has 10 members with Mrs.
j. ". Pomeroy and Mrs. Albert as
Other officers elected were Bev-
erly Dickinson, vice-president;
Adellne Morris, secretary treasur-
er; Jerry Aemisegger, recreational
leader; Julia Hume, reporter; Verna
Mckenzie, All Council represen-
tative.
Members of the club are Jerry
Aemisegger, Beverly Dickinson,
Betty Banning. Della Curtis, Marie
Curtis, Julia Hume, Deloris John
son, Mary Ann Kline, Verna Nc
Kenzle, Grace Mckenzie, Adeline
Morris, Gladys Morris and Norma
Morris.
The girls have chosen cooking for
their project.
A name for the club will be
chosen at the next meeting. which
will be held at the Deloris johnson
home, April II, at 200 p. m.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-04-22

Attending from Missoula will be
Mrs. Mildred Flesher, Chaplain;
Mrs. Lucy Vartanian, President of
the American Legion Auxiliary;
Robert Adamson, Gust Adamson
and Marvin Carter.
Eugene F. Naegele, department
vice commander, and Department
Adjutant Herb Kibler, both of
Helena, will represent the Montana
ing of District No 4, April oath in
St Ignatius.
department of the American Legion
at the spring meeting.
District officers will be elected
and resolutions will be passed for
forwarding to the American Legion
convention this sum
mer. Len E. Riebe of Kalispell is
the present district commander of
posts in Libby, Eureka, Kalispell,
Bigfork, Whitefish, Poison, Roman
and Charlo.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-04-22
STRYKER

Between rain, wind, more snow
and very little sunshine, the win
ter's snow is slowly melting.
o. K. Iverson is busy these days
building a new house His nephew,
Bud Nordtome, is helping him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Ellis were
callers in Eureka Wednesday be-
tween trains.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Roedel re-
turned from Spokane Wednesday.
Mrs. Roedel is slowly recovering.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Shaw were shoppers in Eureka
Thursday.
Several neighbors in our little
community are miserable with colds
at the present time.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-04-22
BOYS MEET IN GUAM

Bill Shawl Jr.. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Shawl, met Gene Dedic
while on a ten day duty in Guam.
Bill said it was better than a letter
from home. The boys had only an
hour and a half together before
Shawl took off for Hal Yong,
China.
Shawl is S l/y stationed at
Tsingtao, China, for the last year.
Dedic is sergeant stationed at
Guam. Both boys were full of plans
for this time next year, when they
will be out of the service and can
breathe good, clean Montana air
again
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-04-22

Icreational leader; Delbert McKen-
zie, All council representative.
Members Of the club are Raymond
Morris, Donald Slahey, Jack St.
Peter, Bob Hume, Frank Hume,
Neil Wilkie, Jim johnson, Joe
johnson, Delbert Mckenzie, Roger
Mckenzie and Caleb Pomeroy.
The club has taken gardening as
a project.
A name will be chosen for the
club at the next meeting to be held
at 200 p. M, April 81, at the W.
johnson home.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-04-22
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

WNNACo DWVNsl9Ul1 = a8os0l
Sunday School GAS a. m.
Worship Service ii a. m.
Westminster Fellowship S p. m.
Release Time School s:45sIl:45
The following Lodges and Chap
tiers have intimated their intention
of attending Divine services in our
church this Sunday: Cabinet Lodge
No. So; Medora Rebekah Lodge No.
So; Rosebud Theta Rho Girls Club
No. q; KoOtenai Junior Lodge No.
II and Granite Encampment No. z.
Seats will be reserved for these
groups and the public will be made
welcome. The pastor will speak on
II inks of Friendship.n
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-04-22
FOrtine Boys Organize
All Club

The All Club for the boys Of the
Fortine Community was organized
at a meeting held Friday night,
April 9. at the school house. Jack
ST Peter was elected president. The
new club has IL members with AL
bert St. Peter and Donald Wede
meyer as club leaders.
Other officers elected were Roger
Mckenzie, vice-president; Jim
johnson, secretary treasurer; Frank
Hume, reporter; Donald Slaney, re-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-04-22
TROY METHODIST CHuRCH

TROY METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. Vim. C. StearnS, Pastor
Sunday:
900 a. m. Worship.
1890 a. m. Sunday School.
Wednesday:
1880 p. m. Methodist Youth
Fellowship.
Thursday:
1870 p. m. Official Board meet
ing.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-04-22
THE CHURCHES
SUNDAY SERVICES.

DOANOE14 OEIl V 4OEC.
Sunday School GAS a. m.
Family Worship HOO a. m.
Children's Church HOO a. m.
c. A. Service TOO p. m.
Evangelistic 800 D. m.
There will be a prayer service at
the church each night this week
beginning at 800 o'clock. If you
can't be there every night, avail
yourself of the opportunity as of
ten as possible. You'll find help
and blessing at the Throne Of
Grace!
WEDNESDAY:
Christian Workers Conference =
ZOO p. m.
Bible Study and Prayer Service =
800 p. m.
COMING !
Special services with Evangelist
and Mrs. Johnny MCCULLOUGH
of California, beginning Sunday,
May End, 1913.
BRING your child to
Sunday School and have him stav
with you for Church"
LEON H. AYERS, Pastor
Libby, Montana.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-04-22
ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

NNAAooV4AA AOuy
{ Church Calendar April 22-28)
Friday:
400 D. m.-Confirmation Instruc-
tons.
800 p. m.-Adult Membership
Class.
Sunday:
Gas a. m.-Children's Service
and Sunday School.
1000 a. m.-Adult Bible Glass.
HOO a. m.-Divine Worship Ser
vice
6:15 & 800 p. m-Showing of
the film MESSENGER OF
PEACE The public is cor,
daily invited to attend.
Monday:
400 p. m. - Confirmation In
Structions
Wednesday:
8:45 HAS a. m. - Release time
Glasses
800 p. m. - Choir Rehearsal.
Arthur o. Werfelmann, Pastor
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-04-22
CHURCH OF GOD

sunday
II a. m. Morning worship.
10 a. m Sunday school. Glasses
for all ages.
7 p. m. Young Peoples meeting.
p. m. Evening worship.
200 p. m. Prayer Meeting
Everyone welcome to our services.
REV r H APPLICABLE,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-04-22
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

The public worship next Sunday,
April Is, 4th Sunday after Easter,
will begin at HOO a. m. Sermon
Jesus Commends His Disciples to
God" John 1853. This is the
second in a series of three sermons
on the Christ's High Priestly Prayer.
The Church School will begin at
GAS a. m.
The confirmation class meets dur
ing the Church School hour.
The special class meets on Fri
day at the parsonge at $50 p. m.
The Wednesday classes meet at
the church.
The Junior Ladies Aid will meet
with Mrs. Pete Ramlo at her home
on Thursday evening of next week
at 7:3O.
H. c. HJORTHOLM, Pastor
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-04-22
ST. LUKE'S, LIBBY

Released time Church School
every Wednesday.
Evening Prayer, choir and dis
customs every End and 4th Sun
day 7:3O.