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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1948-07-09

so much danger of costly failure. II
looks as if the hopes of the people
in the valley are going to be badly
disappointed. Too many billions OF
taxpayers money are involved to let
the present middle continue any
longer. Too much vitality important
soil conservation, irrigation, forestry
and hydro-electric development may
be irreparably harmed if we do not
act intelligently now. The need for
an engineering board at once to re-
view and unity the work of the agen-
cies which are competing with each
other is clear. 1t may save the Ma
ton many millions of dollars and pre-
vent the permanent injury or loss of
great natural resources. This reveal
ing report, The Big Missouri-Hope
of Our West, is recommended by the
Institute to all citizens concerned with
conservation and regional develop
ment
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1948-07-09

lCuSuHldu 1Oylc.
The report, "The Big Mis-
souri, - Hope of Our Yves" ,
lists fifteen unfinished tasks"
involved in the Missouri Basin
development which have been
neglected, mismanaged, or dangerous
lily postponed by the agencies charged
with the development program. 1t
finds that electric power may cost
! 20 mills per kilowatt hour instead OF
mills in the IVA area or mills In
the Pacific Northwest, thereby becom-
ing prohibitively costly for industrial
expansion in the Basin 1t finds that
present engineering plans may we'll
result in water in the semi-humld
areas costing the farmers much more
than they can afford to pay, and that
the whole land program in the Da-
kotas may fail. 1t finds that the prob
lem of the division of water between
irrigation and navigation needs furth-
er study, for there does not appear
to be enough water over recurring
long dry cycles to meet the needs OF
both.
An engineering board independent
of existing agencies now responsible
for the Missouri Basin program is
proposed to review and recast the
whole program. Sen. James E. Muir
rays resolution to establish such a
board is analysed. The MVA pro-
posal is described, but the Institute
study makes no recommendations
about it.
In releasing the report, the director
of the Public Affairs Institute, Dr..
Dewey Anderson, formerly of STAN
ford University and later the execu-
tive secretary of the TNEC and the
senate small business committee,
said:
Mudded Plan Will Consume Billions
"Our present conservation program
of bits and pieces is apparently in
adequate for our national needs and
our growing population. It is espe-
cially disheartening to find our ex- |
pensive conservation efforts in such
an important area as the Missouri |
Basin going ahead so planlessly, with
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1948-07-09

Workers, and the executive
board includes Fl international
presidents and other officers
of AF'L, CLIO, Railroad and In
dependent unions. Text of the
statement follows:
The action of Federal Justice Colds
borough in issuing a permanent in
junction against the railroad workers
again throws the spotlight on the
Truman administration strikebreak-
ing interventions on behalf of the en-
ployers and against labor's demands.
1t is another triumph for Injunction
Harry" Truman.
In this case, Truman cannot claim,
as with his many other aHti-union
injunctions, that he is merely adj
ministering the Taft-Hartley act.
He has had his justice department
go outside and beyond this act, to
obtain Taft-HartIey results against
the workers of an industry to which
the Taft-HartIey law does not apply.
Truman's anti-labor behavior is pc
culiarly fragrant in the railroad case,
in that he has gone even beyond plac
ing government powers at the disposal
of the employers-he has made the
government itself the anti-union en-
ployer.
INVOLUNTARY SERVlTUDE? 49,.
Since Truman seized the railroads,
with full protection to the owners
profits and none for the workers, the
government has stubbornly refused to
negotiate with the unions on wages
and working rules With its injunc-
tions, it has compelled the employees
to continue working against their will
under the very conditions of which
they complain. What is this but in
voluntary servitude?
Thanks to Truman, the railroad
companies can sit back and let the
President of the United States fight
their battles. He has placed them in
the drivers seat so they are in no
mood to make the slightest conces-
sions. With the government-employ
er refusing to negotiate, the private
employers are also refusing to !
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1948-07-09
State Should Retain
It's Cement Saws
W. Rankin

CONSTRUCTION of homes in Montana
will soon cease despite a desperate
need for them if more Montana manu-
featured building materials are not
made available to Montana home
builders" said Wellington d. Rankin,
Republican candidate for United
States senator.
Montana highway bridge contrac-
tors have been notified by Montana
manufacturer of cement that no sub
stantial amount of cement will be
available from the local cement plants
until fall
Rock lath and wall board manufac-
tured in Montana is available to Mon
tana home builders in only limited
quantities. ALLEGATION of cement for
Montana is far below the actual con-
struction need.
Cement manufacturers should make
known to the public why more Mon
tana manufactured building materials
are withheld from Montana dealers
when they are so badly needed.
Montana building material dealers
and contractors are not getting a fair
share of cement rock lath, wall board
and certain building materials which
are manufactured within the state
Why should other states have the first
call on materials the use of which is
so absolutely necessary to Montana e
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1948-07-09
Highly Critical Report On
Pick-Ford Plan Released

Institute of Washington DC, week
sharply critical 6Opage study of the flood control
irrigation program the Missouri river basin. 1t
panel engineers, hydroIogs and
nationally
L. Coke Walter LowdermilA, j. Russell Smith, David
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1948-07-09
Wallace Blasts PERM INT
Rail Workers. Injunction

Issuance of injunction against the railroad
workers last week denounced by the National Labor Com
mttee for Wallace and Taylor nother triumph for Innc
ton Harry Truman in adopted by the commit
tees executive board Chairman of the committee is Albert j.
Fitzgerald president of the United Electrical Radio Machine
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15
CHURCH DATES

There are seven congregations
of the Primitive Baptist church,
holding belief in eternal punish
ment of the wicked, in Dickinson
County. Six of them are mem
bers Of the Washington Associ-
alton and the other, Pound Fork,
belongs to the old Three Forks of
Powells River Association. Meet
ing dates follow:
Church Address Sat. & Sun.
Sand Lick Birchleaf Fourth
Sulphur Spring Tiny Third
Nealy Ridge Nealy Ridge Third
Duty View Duty First
Sumac Grove Vicey Second
Pound Fork Isom Second
Grassy Breaks Third
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15

Seeding time ON the farm calls for.
the use Of strong, pure seed able to
meet weather and pest attacks and
still come through with good har-.
vest. United States Savings Bonds are,
like good reliable seed. They grow O
crop which can be left TO full, rich
maturity In ten years at the rate Of 90
for every s. invested. Take tip from
the wise farmer who is storing up q
crop Of security by investing now In
Savings Bonds. He IS growing more
money, security for himself and his
family and security for his country.
Your security is Americas security.
U, S, Treasury DstSvfasNss
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15

defendant on the grounds of de-
sertion.
And affidavit having been
made and filed that the defend
n t, E u 6 G n e Scott, is
not resident of the state of Virgin
ia, it is ordered that he do appear
within 10 days after due publ
cation hereof and do what may
be necessary to protect his inter
est in this suit. And it is further
ordered that a copy hereof be
published once a week for four
successive weeks in the Dicken-
son Herald and that a copy be
posted at the front door Of the
court house of this county on or
before the second July rules,
1948.
A copy-Teste:
Lee Stanley, Deputy Clerk
j. c. Smith, p.q. Cpd. July 15)
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15
ASSIGNED TO MEDICA
ATTACHMENT

Ft. Dix, N. pvt. Vernon
Hayes, son of Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Hayes of near Clintwood, has
arrived at Tilton General Hospit-
al, Ft. Dix, for assignment with
the medical detachment.
Pvt. Hayes, formerly stationed
at Ft. Jackson, S. c., enlisted in
the army on April 20, this year.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15
THREE COUNTY YOUTHS
ENLIST IN ARMY


Three Dickinson County boys
signed up for the u. S. Army
during the first part of this week
according to ST. Jesse Dye, local
recruiting officer. Their names
follow:
Ernest Fletcher, Cleveland Rt.
2, Air Force.
Charles Counts, Bart Lick, Ar
tillery
iona Smith, Clintwood, RI. l.,
Engineers.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

In the Clerks Office of the Cir,
cult Court of the County Of
Dickinson, on the 18th day Of
July, 1948.
Drake Scott, Complainant
against
Eugene Scott, Defendant
The object of this suit is to OBJ
tain for the complainant a di-
vorce mensa ct thoro from the
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15
MEMORIAL SERVICE

A memorial service will be
held at the Mullins graveyard on
Cutter Branch for departed mem
bers of sthe Alex Mullins family
the first Saturday and Sunday in
August. Services will be conduct
ed by elders of the Old Regular
Baptist Church.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15
NOTICE

The School Board of Dickinson
County will on the 10th day of
July, 1948, at 1000 a. M, offer
for sale at public auction at the
front door of the court house APP
proximately one Cd acre of land
situated on Lick Fork near coal
tipple and on which was former
~ located the Upper Lick Fork
school house.
The School Board reserves the
right to reject any and all, bids
under 100000 said bid of 1000
90 having heretofore been made
by w. M. McFall.
TERMS OF SALE: Cash in
hand on day of sale.
This 28th day of June, 1948.
LOIS sPIvEY, Clerk
Dickinson County School
Board ct 7-1-48)
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15
Lost and Found
Lost FOxhOuntis

LOST-Two foxhounds, with
collars bearing name of D. W..
Holyfield, Coeburn, Va. One is
red with dark back, white legs,
other is white with reddish face
and white nose, red streak down
back. Lost one week ago on the
headwaters of Caney. Liberal re-
ward for return or information.
D. w. Holyfield, Coeburn, Va.
(3tp 7-15-4S)
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15
Homes and Farms

FOR SALE-House and Lot,
and furniture, located on highway
at Nora. Also Jersey COW, giving
) gallons of milk daily. hogs
and two Jersey calves Four-roon,
house, we'll on porch and sr.,ke
house. See c. N. (Jim) Pruitt,
Nora, Va. {3st 6-2z-48)
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15
NAVY RECRUITER TO BE
HERE MONDAY

Chief G. L. Baumgarner of the
Navy recruiting service will be
in Clintwood on Monday, July
10. Men interested in enlisting in
the Navy or veterens desiring in
formation on the Naval Reserve
or other matters are urged to con
tact Chief Baumgarner.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

Virginia: In the Clerks Office of
the Circuit Court of the County
of Dickinson, on the 18th day
of July, 1913
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15

of July, 1913
Auldron L. Holbrook, Complain
ant
against
Naoma Ruth Holbrook, Defendant
The object of this suit is to oh
tain for the complainant from the
defendant divorce mensa ct
thoro on the grounds Of desertion.
And affidavit having been
made and filed that the defend
ant, Naoma Ruth Holbrook, is not
resident of the state of Virginia, it
is ordered that she do appear
here within 10 days after due
publication hereof and do what
may be necessary to protect her
interest in this suit. And it is
further ordered that a copy here
of be published once a week for
four successive weeks in The
Dickinson Herald and that
copy be posted at the front door
of the court house of this county
on or before the second July
rules, 1948.
A copy-Teste:
Lee Stanley, Deputy Clerk
]. c. Smith, pa. Cpd. July 15-48)
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15

Mail your news in early
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15
LITTLE ADS
Where Buyer And Seller Meet

FOR SALE-30 acre tract of
virgin timber on Georges Fork.
Good truck road already built to
timber. See Gilbert Mullins, near
Davis and Short Store, Georges
Fork, Va. (2tp 7-3-48)
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15

Your part In the Security Loan
takes minutes but benefits Of your ae-
tion may last . lifetime. BY signing
up today for the payroll savings plan
for buying United States Savings
Bonds where you work, or the bond
a.month plan where You hank, III you
are self-employed, you will be ON the
road TO security. Small savings be-
come big savings when yen save sys-
tematieally 49, automatically - profit
ably-safeIy. For example, IN allot-
ment Of 9S.55 . week fer savings
bends amounts to 321e3.45 I'm just 10
years. Year Security 10 Americas
Security.
US. TysSssyy Df3Srtms~t
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that +
will not be responsible for any
debts made by any one except
myself. Palmer Fleming. ZIP IT'S
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1948-07-15

FOR SALE-50 acres of good
lumber and mine timber on Jakes
Branch near Georges Fork. P. 0.
Good road to timber. See Maggie
Krivzdulk, Georges Fork, (4tp GIT
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-07-15
The Sheriff Decides
A Short Story Complete in This Issue
BY ROARK BRADFORD

THE SECRETARY impersonally
told Uncle Billy to be seated while
she took his name into the inner
office. But Uncle Billy preferred to
stand by the window. 1t was the
first time he had seen Ell Paso from
a History height and he was i'm
pressed.
"She's all spraddled out" he COM
mented.
Then he smiled grimly. When the
people of Ell Paso county elected
him sheriff, back in the eighties, the
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-07-15

prediction was that he would have
to kill the whole MacNash gang in
order to bring the law back to the
community.
"Only had to kill one of 'em, by
grabs" he said to himself. "Odie.
The rest O. the herd came to Jail
~peaceably as lambs"
He looked out and saw the Jail
a few blocks away. But it was not
the old adobe Jail into which he
had locked five outlaw MacNash
brothers. 1t was a brand-new one
built of concrete and steel on top of
the new 6-story courthouse on the
Isleta road. They called it Texas
street, now. They called the sheriff
Jim Fox, too. But Uncle Billy called
him Sonny just as he had ever since
Uncle Billy had ridden the young
ster on the front of his saddle.
Yes, sir, Ell Paso had changed
considerable in the past so years.
MI. Bollinger will see you now"
the secretary announced.
UNCLE BILLY went in and stood
before the lawyers desk. He fun
bled in his coat pocket and pres
emily drew forth an official-looking
document.
"Now, Bub," said Uncle Billy
pleasantly, II come to see you about
this here paper"
The lawyer did not look at the
paper. THAT" he said, "is a formal
notice of foreclosure"
well" Uncle Billy said hesitantly,
sit wasn't SO much about the paper
itself. What I really come to ask
you, mostly, was, is this here fore
closure and all strictly legal?"
Absolutely" The lawyer was
crisp and positive.
Uncle Billy looked out of the win
dow for a moment. I'm right sorry
about that" he stated.
The lawyer stared cold-eyed at
the old man and said nothing.
"Not, understand" continued
Uncle, "but airy one of my four dar-
tiers wouldn't be glad to take us in
But / been maxim my own Twin sc
long, I sort of hate to break a new
trail, at my age. I'm 81 now"
The lawyer yawned.
II jest ~figgered," Uncle Billy
chuckled, "if I could strike oil anG
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-07-15

dusk and dawn. So if you must
drive at night: Slow down: use your
DINNER; watch for pedestrians:
check headlights; keep lights and
windshield clean; stop when drowsy.
and stop well off the road.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-07-15
You Can Bet Your
Sweet Life

-. night driving
and safe driving
are an important
combination. AL
most 3/5 of the
$4,000 a n n u a |
deaths in auto
mobile accidents
o C C r between
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-07-15


and things amt goin' so good, I
understand. Not that Ed amt maxim
a good livin'. He is. But I jest
thought it would be nice"
"I DON'T KNOW what you're
talking about" said the lawyer. "Al
| know is, you put up your ranch as
security for the expense of promot-
ing an oil boom in the lower valley
and the promotion corporation ac-
copied a $4,000 valuation on your
holdings, when the place was not
worth more than half that much"
"Yep," said Uncle Billy, ST mind
all of that. And the holding corpora
ton and the operating corporation
and one or two other off-brand out
fits that you organized used up the
capital in legal fees to yourself. In
other words, Bub, you jest rocked
me out of my ranch"
"Put it any way you like"
snapped the lawyer. ''That expiration
notice is legal and unless you can
have my receipt before the expira-
ton of Is days, your ranch will be
sold, legally"
That's bad," said Uncle Billy.
"I hoped it 'twant legal, least not all
the way through"
He fumbled again through his
pockets. This time he drew out a
pistol, an old Frontier model weap-
on. He began feeding .45-caliber
cartridges into it. Because" he was
saying quietly, "I've got to kill you,
now"
The lawyer did not move.
IT amt killed a man since 49,"
Uncle Billy said casually, land I'll
tell you, it amt any pleasure to
take human life. But you rocked
me out of my ranch, all legal, SO
I've got to kill you"
IN ONE QUICK moment, the
lawyer understood why Sheriff
Billy Williams had had to kill only
one of the outlaw MacNash gang,
back in the eighties. The calm, al
most gentle voice, the frank steel
gray eyes and the round muzzle of
that pistol were enough to sap the
courage of any living man.
"P1l give you a receipt for the
whole thing" the lawyer said. He
was not hysterical, nor even par
ticular1y afraid. He had come to a
decision.
I'm right sorry, Bub." Uncle
Billy's voice was as quiet as ever
except that now there seemed to
be a note of genuine sorrow in it.
"I reckon it's too late for that kind
of a deal, now. If I let you give me
a receipt, it would sort of be under
duress, like, and it wouldn't hold
water when I went to have it record
ed to cancel off the mortgage. All
you'd have to do is jest telephone
Sonny Fox and tell him I was up
here threatening you with a gun
which I shorely am. Then the re-
ceipt wouldn't be worth shucks, and
Sonny would have to put me under
peace bond. Nope, Bub, I reckon
it's too late for a play like that. Ano
I'm right sorry. But a citizen owe.
it to the community and to his self.
respect to keep the atmosphere
pure"
"Cold-b1ooded, premeditated muir
der" said the lawyer. @And you'll
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-06-17

Mrs. Bill Benson and small son is
spending a short time visiting with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. G..
Drake. Mr.. Benson is employed in
Kennewick. Wash. Mrs. Benson
will join him as soon as living quar-
tiers are available Mr. Benson has
Just completed a course in Air con-
dltioning and refrigeration at Far
ragut.
Mrs. Herb Fleming was a visit
or in WhitefiSh last week
Mrs. Ella McNaughton returned
from Seattle Tuesday where she at
tended the graduation of her son,
Stanley. from the Seattle Univer-
sity. Friday, May %. Stanley spent
part of his school years in Eureka
before moving to Fernie, B. c. He
spent three and a half years in the
U. S. Army Aviation Corps He
was Valedictorian of the largest
class to graduate in the 81 year his
tory of the college, and graduated
magma cum laude. He received his
degree of Bachelor of Social Science.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Arnold Of
Ventura. Calf. are visiting at the
home of Mrs Arnold's parents. Mr..
and Mrs Jerry Filiatreau They
came to Eureka the Southern route
by way of Salt Lake.
Mrs Gordon Lyons was taken 10
the Kalispell hospital Friday morn
ing for medical treatment
Cisco Maynard returned to Eur
eka last week He has been at
tending College in Missoula.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-06-17

and son James, and Mr.. and Mrs.
John Crawford Sr. and son Earl.
Piano Tuning: - If your piano
needs attention. contact E. M. Pres
ton. Box SO, Libby Mont. TX
Miss Blanche McMannus left for
Harlem Tuesday of last week to
spend several days visiting with
friends
Mrs. Charles Osterberg of Flag
staff, Ariz., arrived in Eureka Tues
day of last week to visit her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. VERNE Peltler.
Mrs. Osterberg came as far as Mis-
sOula by plane, where she spent
several days visiting en- route to
Eureka.
Mrs. John Mikalson and daughter,
Shirley, left for Fl. Peck, Wednes-
day of last week, where they plan
to visit at the home of Mrs. Mikal-
sons daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. An
gus McCrea.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joyce Badgley are
the proud parents of baby daugh-
ter born Tuesday, June at the
home of Mrs. Agnes Badgley:
Mrs. Bertha Peters was Kalls-
pell visitor Tuesday of last week:
Mr.. and Mrs Percy Murray OF
Seattle visited at the home OF Mrs.
Murray's aunt, Mrs. Sarah Crow
ley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byran Yates at
Butte were the house guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Rudy Peck at their Sum
mer home on Glen Lake several
days last week.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1948-06-17
EUREKA NEWS

The Master thanked the Home
Economics chairman for her work
in giving the card parties. She
was given a hand by the Grange.
Bina Hudson reported that the
All planned on putting on a stunt
night on June 25th. It is hoped
all organizations will take part.
State Master Weydemeyer spoke
about plans for the Youth camp
The dates are indefinite yet, but
will be the first part of August
and will be three full days which
will make many opportunities for
contests, more prizes and entertain
ment. There will be a statewide
picnic the last day.
We were glad to have Sister
Klinke back with us again after
her illness. She thanked the Grange
and all who had sent her cards.
The Memorial Program was given
by the Chaplain Mabel Peltier in
honor of those who had passed a
way within the last year The
chaplain and Ceres marched to the
altar and the Master asked the Sec
rotary to read the names of the de-
ceased. AS the names of Sister
Henrietta Frost and Brother Fred
Marvel were read the Ceres placed
a rose on the altar for each.
Scripture was read by the Chap
lain and then she lead in the Lords
Prayer The Lecturer lead in the
Twenty Third Psalm. Poems were
given by Pomona and Flora, a solo
abide With Me-" was sung by
Maye Roose Ceres and the Chap
lain returned to their stations. The
Chaplain read a poem, in My Faith
er's House" The Overseer gave a
charge and the Lecturer asked the
Master to call up the Grange and
the members Joined hands and sang
Blessed Be the Tie That Binds.
After much discussion it was de-
cided to notify the members about
voting on whether we would con-
tinue renting the hall.
The Secretary, Henry Lenarz eX-
pressed thanks to A. c. Mackey for
the desk for the Secretary
and Treasurer.