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Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13
WASHINGTON
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Bv Charles l. Eonnrnnd

WASHINGTON, D. WHO
SAID. THIS? with apologies to
the popular radio program of the
same name)
the desperate need of the
| United States for ships ought not
10 be used as a weapon to obtain
closed shops where for 25 wears
no closed shops have existed >"
Mr.. Truman said that in com
menting on a strike in a Diesel
engine plant in st. Louis, Mo-, May
20, 1941.
If it becomes necessary to tell
men and women where they can or
must work, we will have to have
an eHective priority and ALLEGATION
system. We must eliminate fear
OF peOnage and racketeering
And they must be certain that thew
will not be exploited for the profit
OF any individual"
Mr.. Truman said that in an ad
dress in Kansas City, Mo, on Oc-
tOber 21, 1912.
g. I shall vote for the amend
ment, but l think the time has
come when labor unions, cOODera-
tiVes, and similar organizations
which have grown to such vast
proportions during the past few
years are going to be required to
make an accounting of their funds
and fwhat they do with them, for
the benefit of the public and in the
public interest. There is no differ
ence between a labor leader with /
too much money to spend on an
election and Mark Hanna with too
much money to spend on an cleo
ton"
Mr.. Truman, who vetoed the
Taft-Hartley Act and who heads .
the party which is pledged to re-
peal that Act, said this on the
floor of the Senate on January is.
1914.
Although war requires that we
curtail our privileges and allow
the various agencies to exercise
powers which we would never con-
sent to in times of peace, the war
does not require that we do this
m such a way that after the war
we cannot restore the American
way of life"
Il don't want Government Off
Gals, whether selected from the
ank of business or not, determin-
ng who will produce and how
much will be produced"
Mr.. Truman, who wants govern
nent controls, said that in an ad-
-ress before the Industrial Confer
nee Council on September "a.
942.
mo" to the Norris Amendment
n June 1, 1889, to expand IVA.
Mr.. Truman said mo" when he
Oted on the amendment. Now he
asking millions with which to
Xpand IVA.
A statesman is only a dead poll
ician. never want to be a
tatesman."
Mr.. Truman said that in a talk
efOre an A. F. of L. meeting in
Aansas City on September 26.
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Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13
Plenty Of BrOwns

CLEVELAND LIP Domination
of the All-America pro football
Conference during it's first two sea-
sons by the Cleveland Browns is
evident in the official All-Confer-
ence selections. Four Browns
End Dante Lavelli, Guard Bill Will
lis, Quarterback Otto Graham and
Fullback Marion Motley - were
named in 1916, while six of the
Clevelanders graced the 1947 squad.
In addition to the four players hon
Ored in 1916. End Mac Spedie and
Tackle Lou Rymkus were added to
the stellar team.
Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13

added to the origi-
nal mechanism
were, to some ex-
tent, the work Of
congress. but most
Of them were the
results Of executive
orders to provide
for some minority
fO1. uyhiob 4lao .,s1
Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13
ZEE REPUBLICAN STATE T1cKEr

UelaWafe Republicans, in convention as
sembled, nominated a strong State Ticket on
wednesday afternoon. Well-balanced from
the geographical standpoint the men chosen
are experienced executives and men who have
proved their business and administrative
ability. Senator G. Douglass Buck has earn
ed denomination through his outstanding
record in the United States Senate. His rec
ord of accomplishment in that legislative
body Is excellent. In the new, Congress he
stands to be in position to accomplish even
better results for our State and the Nation
due to his seniority of outstanding commit
tees.
). Caleb BOggs, re-nOminated for Con-
gress, made himself felt from the beginning
in the House of Representatives. So great
was his record that a Virginia State neWspa-
per, which annually picks the outstanding
Congressman for his excellent work. chose
BOggs as that man. He is weIl-liked in WASH
lngtOn. His reelection in November will
add much to the prestage Of the Diamond
State in Washington.
Hyland P. George, the gubernatorial
nominee, is native DelaWarean. Born and
raised IN Kent County, he is a graduate of
engineering from the University of Della
ware and heads one of the largest contract
ing and engineering firms in the east. He
was taken an active part in Delaware Re-
publican politics for years - though never
seeking public Office. His record of pleasant
labor relations with his employees is excel
aent. His insistence that Old Age Pensions
lOe raised, and that Welfare agencies be con-
FOlldated so that monies available will be
peter used than under the present system
show that he is man who understands
present day needs. When elected Governor
Pn November he will give our State an ad-
mlmstratlOn of which all may be proud.
Chester v. Townsend, Jr, candidate for
Lleutenant-GOvernOr, is no stranger to the
OelaWafe political scene. He made an excel
lent record as Speaker of the House of Rep
fesentat1yes during the 1915 Session of the
General Assembly. He may be expected to
preside over the State Senate just as we'll
Benjamin Johnson, re-nominated for
State Treasurer, has just completed the in
stallatiOn of new business machines and a
new administrative set-up, that needs his
experienced hand to get it in the best of
working condition. He is fully capable to
administer the job.
Ford M. Warrington, candidate for Aud
ltOr OF Accounts, is at present a member of
the department of Elections of Sussex COun-
ty. He is a successful lumberman. residing
in Laurel While a newcomer in the scene
OF state politics, he adds strength to a we'll
balanced ticket.
Delaware Republicans have presented a
formidable ticket for the opposition parties
to hight in November. The entire slate de-
serves election
5000
Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13
SeaShOre Track Hopeful

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.-R-
Inc Atlantic City race track hopes
10 benefit bv the lack of racing on
Long Island during the last three
weeks OF August when New York's
racing is centered at Saartoga
SSprlngst N. Y. The 42-day meeting
mere runs until September 25.
Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13
WE NEED FAITH

We should consider the all-important and
little understood topic of how far this coun-
try-which is supposed to be the leader of
the antl-Communist forces of the world-has
gone along the road which ends in Comnonn-
ism, dictatorship, and the destruction Of
property rights. Here are some EXAMPLES.
One plank of the Communist Manifesto.
the century-Old document which summed M
in precise detail the principles of Commun-
lsm' calls for a "heavy progressive OF. grad
Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13

cerned that this
was not a serious
convention Of a
legitimate party
but strictly an oc-
casiOn for Com
munist propaganda.
It was to be a
ratification gala
rather than a NOM
mating convention
because Wallace
and Taylor already
Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13
UNPREDICTABLE DEM0cRArs

Inc Democratic party is opposed by an
independent ticket. That leads to the coTcm- III
sion that when all the conditions are added
up-the Legislative branch of the Govern
ment Will not approve the recommendations
ana demands OF President Truman in the
oOllllilg o5 weeks: Practically all commentators
upon that point. If you doubt It. listen to the
best radio brOadcasts and read the news ne VS..
papers. ''0'
A few months ago before President Tru-
man made his tour across the country. the
members of his own party in Congress pre-
dlcted his defeat for the nomination We'll
-gIye hlm credit-he won that fight.
notwithstanding that fact, the political
leaders IN the Democratic as well as the
Republican party do not expect Mr.. Truman
to be elected. Even Democrats in CONGRESS-
who helped to override his vetoes are sfiIi
blue and discouraged. - : '''''
Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13
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THE SURPLUS GEARS, cams.
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Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13
~ VVestbrOOk PeOIer

II AVING entertained national
: conventions Of the Republicans.
the Elks and the Democrats in that
order, Philadelphia was apathetic
toward the impending rites of a
queer organization calling itself the
Progressive party, held for the pur-
pose of ratifying the nominations
OF Henry Wallace and Glen TAYLOR
Thls was no worse than fair be-
cause it was understood by all con-
Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13
BABSON Discusses Politics And Prices

GLOUCESTER, Mass, August
13-It may be safe for in
vestOrs to assume that Dewey
and Warren will be elected
in November; but it is not
safe for them to believe that
under a Republican Admins
tratiOn everything will be
peaches and cream"
STOP ABUSING TRUMAN
This constantly increasing
cost-Of-living must be licked
in sOmeway. Mr.. Truman
has made some suggestions as
to how to stop prices rising
anymore. Whether or not his
Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13
Legion GFOWs In
Philippines

MANILA-P)-Reactivated posts
OF the American Legion in the Phil
lpplnes have a membership Of 1O10
in history, Marc A. Stice
philippine department head saws
seven posts are in existence.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-10-27
WosiI|o Pair
 AlnnostDrOWn

WASILLA-Mr. and Mrs. w. c. Fleming narrowly missed death by drowning in the icy winter waters of Lake Lucille last week. The accident happened just at dusk, when the Flemings set out across the lake with a boatload of saWduSt to be used as insula- tion for their homestead cabin.
 A motion of MT. Flening's un- balanced the boat, and it slowly filled with water and sank be- meath them. They chung to the boat, which floated upside down with it's anchor dragging, and began to cry for help.
 Their calls were unnoticed for some time, but finally were heard by the little Short girl. She called her father, who enlisted the help of Heinie Snider. MT. Snider hastily launched a boat, only to find himself in posses sion of one oar and single oar lock. He padded canoe fashion to the overturned boat, where he found MT. Fleming almost submerged beneath the surface.
 In all, the Flemings estimated they spent almost 45 minutes in the water. They were hospital ized at the Valley Hospital for the night, but other than hoarse- ness caused by their continuous calls for help, they suffered little injury.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-10-27
TOTAL

Don Irwin, also a committee member, explained the various types of incorporation possible, and outlined the powers of an incorporated city of the first and second class and of a utility dis trict. He said the major differ ence between an incorporated city of the first and second class is that a firSt-class incorporation permits the floating of bonds with which to purchase utilities.
 A utility district also permits the floating of bonds, but does not answer any of the other needs of a city, nor does it pro- vide any type of central govern ment.
 Asked to explain what incor- poration could do for Palmer MT. Irwin replied that the commu- nity could expect no Federal as- sistance without it. We cannot
 Continued on Page 8)
Valley frontiersman., 1948-10-27
LAMONT HAMBY DIES SATURDAY

LaMont Hamby, Valley resi- dent for the past several years, died at his home here early last Saturday morning. Mir. Hamby had been critically i'll for some time.
 The deceased is survived by his widow, Kay, and by young son, Billy.
 Funeral arrangements had not been completed at press time. Services will be held from the United Protestant Church, but the date of those services still was in doubt today.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-10-27
ALL MATANUSKA FOODS TO BE SERVED AT DINNER

WASILLA - Exclusively Mata- nuska-grown, will be the foods to be served at the Harvest Dinner of Wasilla Grange No. 2. That dinner is scheduled for Nov. 5. It will be served in the Commu- nity Hall between the hours of 5:30 and 8:30 p. m.
 Dinner proceeds will be used to buy dishes and silver for the Wasilla Grange. That way, the Grange will be able to hold more dinners in the near future, and will have something to eat them on,' one committee member vol unteered.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-10-27
Feed,Food Aboard Barge

A shipment of 69.2 tons of feed is scheduled to arrive aboard the Alaska Railroad barge 754 at Seward tomorrow, the ARR's Traffice Department announced today. The feed will alleviate a shortage in the Valley that has been termed critical.
 Palmer and Wasilla will both receive a share of the 2220 tons of essential cargo aboard the rail- road barge. Palmer's consign- ment totals 1873 tons, including the feed. The cargo consists chiefly of groceries and lumber, in addition to the feed.
 About two tons of supplies for Wasilla are aboard the barge which left Seattle October 20. Eighteen Railbelt communities will receive consignments which are limited to essentialh such as food and building materials.
 Screening of cargo was done at Pier 50 in Seattle by L. A. Moore, assistant to the general manager, and E. J. Kunz, ARR traffic man. ager. The two will go to Seward toimorrow to expedite shipment of the cargo to rail points.
 A second ARR barge is tenta- lively scheduled to leave Seward about the first of next month.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-10-27
Business Census Is Planned

A business census soon is to be undertaken in the territory, it was revealed here this week. J. Harris, representative of the Bureau of Census, Department of Commerce, visited the Valley to get local data which will be used in compiling a question naire to be sent to all Alaskan businesses.
 Mir Harris, who already has visited several cities in the ter ritory, reported that he had found the same point of view on the part of the majority of busi- nessmen with whom he talked.
 He declared 90 per cent of the territory's business heads frank ly state that they are here for the sole purpose of making as much money as possible in a giv- en period of time, after which they plan to return to the states to make their home.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-10-27

Masked BoII Planned For Carnival Celebration

Carnival, the annual event at which students of Palmer High School play host to all of the community, will be celebrated with a round of fun at conces- sion booths set up in the halls of the school on Saturday night. The evening will be topped with a masquerade ball, to begin in the Palmer gym at 9:30 D. m.
 Carnival concessions will open at 7:30 Saturday evening. They include types of entertainment for the whole family. Booths will be greater and prizes better than in any other year, according to announcement from the Carni- val committee. Smartly styled electric clocks, enormous Panda bears, ScottieS and tinkling mu- sic boxes make up only a few of the articles on the Carnival prize list.
 Concessions this year will in clude these attractions:
 Senior and junior bingo (to be held in the library, doll stand, ball roll, BIB. gun booth, Ring the Goose, novelty stand, dart throw, Hall of Horrors, hat check, two fiShpondS and lunch stand.
 Admission to the Carnival, which is free to all, will be thru the doors of the gymnasium lob by, where the money changers booth will be set up. Carnival visitors are asked to exchange their coin of the realm for Car nival currency at this booth.
 The Carnival dance is to be a masquerade, with prizes offered for best adult and children's cos tunes, according to the an- nouncement of Wayne BouWens, dance chairman. All who attend are urged to come in costume. In addition to the costume prizes, attractive door prizes also will be given away
 Tickets for the Carnival dance, which will be on sale only at the door, are to cost SIPS per couple. A four-piece Anchorage combo will provide the dancing music.
 Plans for the coming Carni- val are in the hands of the school student council. Council president Lewis Geiwitz has named these members to the Carnival committee.
 Gayle Eckert, chairman; Don Hutchinson, Bonny Larsh, Bar bara Hecker, Lewis Geiwitz, Hen ry Anderson and Wayne Bou- WenS.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-10-27
TAXES WOULD BRING St5,6OO ANNUALLY

The property value of the area of Palmer which probably would be included in an incorporated city is approximately two million dollars, w. c. Mau, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce evalu- ation committee, reported at last weeks luncheon meeting.
 MT. Mau said the committee had assessed the proposed area carefully, taking each piece of property shown on the map and fixing it's value No value was ac- cepted until all members of the committee had all agreed on the figure set, he said.
 Supposing that taxes were as sesSed against 75 per cent of the value of real estate at 10 mill rate, the annual income possible to the city of Palmer through the real estate taxroll would be S15,600, MT. Mau asserted. Addi- tional revenues of at least $1,OOO could be taken from fines and licenses.
 MT. Mau's committee prepared an estimated budget for the city of Palmer, which he submitted as follows:
 Police and fire chief ....S4,8OO
 Gone positiOn)
 Street repairs and mainte-
 nance .---.---.---.-......-....... 5,UUD
 Clerk treasurer (part
 time) .........-.................. 300
 Professional services .... 1,5OO
 Building amortization. 2,25O
 Building upkeep .......... 1000
 Stationery, supplies .... 800
 Street lights .................... 500
 TOTAL ........................S .SI6.l5O
Valley frontiersman., 1948-10-27

Dolores Randy and Fred Crot- triWel were married in Wasilla on Saturday, Oct. Is. They were attended by Mir. and Mrs. Bob Peterson of PaD'
Valley frontiersman., 1948-11-17
REA Head Called To Washington

H. G. Bryan, Alaskan repre- sentative of the Rural Electrifi- cation Administration, will fly to Washington, D. C., next week for a conference with Claude Wick ard, REA administrator. Purpose of the conference is to discuss the entire Alaskan program of identification, MT. Bryan said.
 MT. Bryan and his chief are expected to discuss in detail fu- ture plans for the Matanuska Electric Association, and for oth- CT Alaskan identification co-ops at Kodiak, Homer, Fairbanks, Chugach and the city of Anchor age.
 The REA agent said that he hoped, upon his return, to be able to make public plans for the future development of MEA as we'll as for rehabilitation of the existing lines.
 MT. Bryan's absence will be of indefinite length. D. T. LoWery will be in charge of the Palmer office until his return.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-11-17
Coffey Insures Everything
 Remember?
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Notice is hereby given that James Clare Ellis, entryman, has made final proof on homestead, Anchorage serial 011664, togeth- CT with his witnesses, William Frank Davis, and Peter Joseph Corcoran, all of Anchorage, Alaska, for the SW14 sec. 25, T. Is N. R. 3 w. s. M. containing 160 acres, and it is now in the files of the District Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska, and if no protest is filed on the local land office, within the period of pub lication or thirty days thereafter, said final proof will be accepted and final certificate issued. (Signed GEORGE A. LINGO,
 Acting Manager
 Date 1st Publication Oct. 28, 1948.
 Date last Publication, Nov 24, 1948.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-11-17
Chest Drive Gets Good Response

Although there had been no actual counting of funds in the 1948 Community Chest drive at time, drive chairman Les Ray said almost every solicitor had without exception reported an unusually good response.
 Only one or two of the smaller districts had been completely covered by assigned drive cap- tains, most of whom are retain ing all collections until their canvass is complete.
 This years drive will culminate in Red Feather Day set for Sat- urday, Nov. 20. On that day, all contributors who have made gift of $10 or more will wear the red feather, badge of Commu- nifty Chest giving.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-11-17
Community Calendar
Wednesday

Wednesday CHAMBER OF COMMERCE lun- cheon at Lutheran Church basement at noon. GRANGE PINOCHLE party at Grange Hall at 7:45. HOMEMAKERS meet at home of Mrs. Shirley Webb. THANKSGIVING EVE dance in Palmer Gym at 10 p. m. Cos tune is requested.
 Thursday VALLEY HEALTH COUNCIL will meet in Health Center, 8 pm. RIVERBEND HOMEMAKERS to meet with Mrs. Wallace Moi fit.
 Friday BOY SCOUTS meet at United Protestant Church at 5::3O D. m. SHAMROCKS vs. ARMY at Pal mer Gym.
 Saturday JUNIOR PLAY in Gymnasium at 8:30 D. m.
 Monday COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA re- hearSal at school music room at 7:30 p. m.
 Tuesday LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE will meet at Moose Hut at 8 D. m. WOMEN OF MOOSE meet at the Moose Hut at 8 D. m.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-11-17
LeOla'S Home Again

Leola DeLand. who flew Out side recently to spend the win ter at Philomath, Ore, returned to the Valley last week. Leola found Oregon not to her liking and decided to return to Palmer to finish her schooling.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-11-17

to assisting Valley farmers in building up farm soils through proper use of fertilizers. Dr. Mick will make specific recom- mendations on the basis of each sample analysed.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-11-17
Dinner Nets S225

Proceeds from the annual tur- key dinner and bazaar of the La dies Aid of St. Johns Lutheran Church netted $225 this year, it was revealed last week.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-11-17
Agricultural Group Drofts Colony Recommendations

Members of the Valley agricul- tural committee, which met in regular session at the Extension Office last Wednesday evening, spent several hours in discussion of 16-point program of recom- mendations concerning a posSi- ble colonization proposal for the territory.
 The program was the result of a study made by a sub-commit- tee appointed by Thomas Lepak. Although not ready for release at press-time, major points of the recommendations were directed toward securing further study of the Matanuska Valley colony be- fore inaugurating any addition al large-scale colonization proj- ect for the territory.
 It was the committees recom- mendation that such coloniza- tion should await further devel- opment of the territory before it is initiated. One of the recom- mendationS also asked that in dividuals already engaged in agricultural projects in Alaska be extended the same benefits as colonists brought north under any new project.
 It was reported that it now ap- pears that Congress may en- dorse some large-scale coloniza- tion plan in the near future. Committee members were unani- nous in their expressed hope that further study will be given the plan before any definite ac- tion is taken.
 The committee also discussed plans for securing the services of a grading inspector here. It was decided to write G. w. GaSser, head of Alaskan agriculture, to get estimates of costs of such a service. During the off-season months, the inspector would de- vote his time to carrying on the regulatory work of the territorial department of agriculture. Once costs of the service can be deter mined, the committee proposes to lay request for an appropria- tion before the territorial legis- lature.
 Dr. A. H. Mick, soils expert with the Agricultural Research Ad- ministration, requested help of the committee in gathering 1000 samples of soil for laboratory analysis. He expects to begin the work immediately, with view