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Laurel outlook., 1949-03-30

Who Puys?

It was beginning to appear that
a veterans pension bill in some
form would be enacted by the 81st
congress. Prodded by Rep. John
Rankin 3D., Miss.), Of the house
veterans affairs committee, the
measure under consideration would
give veterans of World Wars I and
II automatic pensions OF $50 a
month at age IS. Budget bureau
experts contend this would cost the
nation upwards of 125 billion dol
lars over the next so years.
WHO WOULD PAY the cost OF
the pensions? American taxpayers,
of course, and among these would
be all the veterans who might some
day receive the bonus. AS one
young war veteran put it, by the
time I reached IS, I would have
gone broke trying to pay taxes to
grant me a pension"
That's the viewpoint Of some
veterans. There T many others
who honestly feel they are entitled
to a pension and would readily
accept an 'installment" tax pay
ment period between their present
age and age Is in order to get the
pension.
SOME OPPONENTS Of the pen
sion measure favored restricting
pensions only to veterans of World
War I, but it was obvious no such
proposal as this would be enacted.
There were too many World War
II veterans who would oppose that
simply on the principle of discrimi-
nation, no matter how they might
feel basically about the pension
proposal.
On the first test of the measure,
it was almost lost, but swift par
iamentary maneuverfng saved it
from being returned to committee
where it might have died a nat
ural death.
Laurel outlook., 1949-03-30
News Items

Mrs. Karl Georges Girl Scout
troop of "a Brownies met
Thursday at a o'clock at the
North school. The girls worked
on dish towels they are making
with Fright colored stencil bor-
ders. The troop meets Thursday
Of each. week.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. c. Taught had
as overnight guests Friday from
Fromberg, four teenagers who
were attending the youth rally
at the Methodist church.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Reiman
have as guest their daughter,
Mrs. R. j. Peter of Fort Col
Inns, Colo. Visiting over the
week end at the home of MI. and
Mrs. Reiman were Mrs. Peters
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. D.
Peter of Rawlins, Wyo.
Laurel outlook., 1949-03-30

Tuesday afternoon at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dan Foley, Danny celebrated his
seventh birthday with the assist
ance of a number of his young
friends. Children's games were
the main feature of the after
noon and later Mrs. Foley, as
sisted by Miss Mabel Malice and
Mrs. Ben Egan, served refresh
ments to the youngsters. The
honored birthday cake was in
evidence, bearing seven lighted
candles. The guests were Jack
Heinz, Junior Macdonald, Leo
nard Moore, Pat Mcclure, Erick
Anderson, Lester Gerard, Billy
Egan, William Bassett, Benny
Lamb, Leonard Foley and Joseph
Foley.
Miss Clista Noel spent several
days last week at the Edward
Wight home in Silesia.
o
r. w. Hageter has refitted
for occupancy the business room
opposite the depot which was
formerly occupied by the La
Bar garage.
o.
Mrs. C. F. Mann entertained
a party of children at her home
at 410 east Fourth street on
Saturday evening in honor of the
birthday of their daughter, Mar
garet.
One filing has been made
from each ward for alderman at
the city election. The candidates
so far \are w. f. Porter, First
ward; Walter Libecap, Second
ward; o. NJ. Void, Third ward,
and George Graves, Fourth ward.
Laurel outlook., 1949-03-30
Boss Censored Presidents Swim Photos

Inside story" was none other than
Mr.. Truman himself.
It wasn't censorship at all, the
President said. which caused presi-
dental party attaches to seize
photos taken of Mr.. Truman while
he was swimming. 1t was just that
Mrs. Bess Truman doesn't want
her husband traipsin' around clad
only in bathing trunks. and Harry
S. Truman jolly well knows it.
Laurel outlook., 1949-03-30
ACT

Reds Burn
The Kremlin and its satellites
were literally burned up over the
north Atlantic treaty alliance.
To the Russians the pact was a
deceptive instrument of wal aimed
| against them.
THE CONTROLLED Russian
press and radio joined in the
clamor. branding the pact as the
work of war-mongers trying to
wreck the United Nations.
The general theme was that the
alliance was the main weapon Of
the aggressive policy Of the ruling
circles Of the United States, Brit
ain and France"
The Russian stew was under
standable. By this diplomatic coup
western powers had managed to
abate somewhat the legend of Soviet
invincibility among the smaller
countries and at the same time to
serve notice on the Russians that
any further violence or aggression
within the pact area would NEAR
war.
THE TERMS OF the pact do not
actually say that; but they say
something which is the same. That
is that pact nations shall construe
an attack on any member as an
attack upon them all, and even the
dumbest Muscovite could under
stand what that meant.
The treaty, however, was not
without its critics at home. John
Foster Dulles, slated to be secre-
tary Of state had Dewey nabbed
the presidency, was anything but
enthusiastic about the alliance. In
fact, Dulles observations on the
subject were such as to raise the
ire of Dean Acheson, secretary Of
state, who charged that Dulles was
put out because he, Dulles, couldn't
get over Dewey's defeat and how
he might have been secretary of
state himself but for that.
Laurel outlook., 1949-03-30

To many who had experienced
the horrors of war and who had
met German foemen in battle.
American policy in Germany was
almost maddening. Official ap-
proval of selection of a group Of ex-
Nazis to manage the Ruhr-Ger-
many's greatest war-making poten-
tial-was bringing cries of protest
from all over the nation.
The grasp of the ex-Hitlerites
was reaching farther and farther
into Germany's vital affairs and
the optimism Of the group that their
desires would be fulfilled was sig
~nificant.
Latest manifestation Of the trend
was a statement by Hans Thomson.
who was the Nazis' last charge daft
flares in Washington. that he and
other veteran Hitler diplomats ex-
pected to resume their in
the new Germany"
There was no. lack of cockiness
in Thomsen's stand. Said he: 1.-THE
new German government cannot
get along without the old Wilhelm
strasse men-who know their bust
ness" He is now in the banking
business in Hamburg.
The old pattern was becoming
increasingly clear. Smart diplo-
mats. seeking a rampant against
communism, were using this same
objective to re-create Germany as
a European power-a buffer against
the Reds.
Laurel outlook., 1949-03-30
LAUREL HAPPENINGS
rs YEARS AGO TODAY
Quoted and paraphrased items
of news from the 25 years ago
Laurel Outlook.
MARCH 80, 1924

MARCH 80, 1924
H. T. Winters of the upland
farming section south of Lau-
rel, was in town on business
Monday.
Merritt Williams celebrated his
ninth birthday by a dinner at
at the home of his gradma Sun
day. Two cakes with the proper
number of candles on each were
the gift of friends.
o. j. Wooters and family have
moved to their dwelling on Sixth
avenue, having rented the small
tract in the southern part of
town to Joseph ellis.
o
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Perry
and John Tubman were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. McFadden
Sunday evening at 6 o'clock din
ner
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Works and
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Hammer
of Billings and DR.. and Mrs. d.
H. McCauley of this city we're
Sunday evening guests at din
ner of Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Heinz.
After dinner the evening was
spent at cards.
Laurel outlook., 1949-03-30
INSIDE SHORT STORY

Whatever else the incident OF the
censorship of pictures showing
Harry S. Truman swimming in
Florida HAY have done. it put him
solid with most American males
whose choice OF pastime is so fire.
ouently influenced by the distaff
side at home.
For, at last, the secret Of the
confiscated photographs was out
and the gentleman who broke the
Laurel outlook., 1949-03-30
Burglar Irked

In Champaign, ILL.,, Carl Fletcher.
%, was so irked at finding nothing
worth stealing after HOUSEKEEPING
that he called police and reported
his own burglary.
Fletcher broke into a filling sta
ton, then telephoned the sheriff
and police to come get" him. He
waited for them and unlocked the
door to let them in. II just got
mad" he said, lat finding nothing
worth taking"
Laurel outlook., 1949-03-30

Mrs. S. S. Bliss returned 70
her home at Joliet Tuesday
morning, after visiting over Sun
day with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. L. Fenton.
Laurel outlook., 1949-03-30
New Tomato Variety

Southland, a new tomato vari-
ETY. which is resistant to collar rot
and nearly immune to fusarium
wilt, has been developed by the
U. S. department of agriculture.
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n. s. Asks 1900

The United States asked for the
most. $4,000. Russia Is next with
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Few Census
Jobs Open

The first deficiency bill just
passed by the house contains ar
appropriation of $ll,000,000 70,
the census Of business this year
Inquiries have been received re.
garding employment on this cen.
sus. The census bureau advise:
that the field work will be carried
out through its regular field of.
fices and only a few additional
employees will be taken on FOL
short periods Of two to -four
months, with pay on a per diem
basis. Qualifications required FOL
work as an enumerator for the
census beginning in 1850 viii be
under civil service rules and reg.
ulations. Inquiries regarding such
employment should be addressed
to the Civil Service Commission
Washington Is, D. C.
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Britain Fashioning Atomic Navy
To Meet Warfare Of Tomorrow

naval air strategy with jet-pro-
PEELED aircraft. Jet Plane landings
at ocean. air bases. are now
routine practice :a.. ""..
Personnel Changed ~
These revolutionary designs are
necessitating complete reorgan'7a-
ton in training and recruitment
of naval personnel. -.
1.-THE navy of the future has yet
to emerge from training estab-
lishments. Assessment of pote-
nialities of atomic bombs and
guided missiles in sea warfare is
the guiding influence in training
naval personnel of the future" an
officer of the director Of naval
personnel department told the
United Press. u.s
British naval strength today
consists of four battleships, three
fleet carriers, five light fleet car
iers, IL cruisers, "a submarines,
So destroyers and 43 brigates.
In addition, some ESQ fighting
ships are in "cold storage" in
coastal naval stations. Some al
ready have had superstructures
modified to Withstand near misses
from atom bombs and all crews
are being initiated into the myst-
cries of gamma radiation.
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VINCENT'S INFECTION
(TRENCEI MOUTH)

Trench mouth is caused by the
accelerated growth of several diff
ferent types of bacteria which are
found in limited numbers in the
normal mouth. When a persons
resistance is lowered, these bac.
terra flourish and the infection
develops.
A lowered resistance may re-
suit from overwork, lack of sleep
faulty diet, worry, or other fac.
tors. There is fairly convincing
evidence that the disease is con.
tagious, and it is advisable tc
sterilize the dishes, towels, etc.
used by the patient.
In the acute form of trench
mouth, the patient may complain
only OF pain and bleeding from
the gum tissues. or the disease
may be extremely severe and in
volve the entire mouth and
throat. In the latter case. the pa
uent is severely i'll, with an ele-
vatlon OF temperature CUP to
AU2 I'D.
The treatment OF this disease
includes the following important
phases:
l-Drug therapy, to destroy the
bacteria causing the infection.
Many drugs have been used, but
at, .4e present time it appears
lnat penicillin and hydrogen per-
o-.lae ale Two OF the mast import
sss:st s,.as IN treating trench mouth.
--Sieaning and polishing Of
:. c teeth must be accomplished
) ...~ ueilLlst as soon as possible.
lis is necessary because the gum
-1;.s,.., VIII not return to normal
Is iols do rough, irritating pieces
ia. .dr are present on the teeth.
81 roper home care of the
...outn must be taught to the pa
..en. ii he is to keep his mouth
ana prevent future re-
of Vincent's infection.
In cases of trench mouth which
are not adequately treated, con-
amount of gum tissue
is lost and a chronic infection of
the remaining tissues may de-
velop.
This condition may lead to the
development of pyorrhea. Unless
this condition is brought under
control, the patient viii lose his
teeth.
1t is important to remember
hat trench mouth can be treated
successfully. But it requires the
cooperation of the patient with
1is dentist II satisfactory result |
S to be obtained.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1949-02-24
BY HAROLD GUARD

United Press. Staff Correspondent!
LONDON-A new British navy
with all the latest developments
in radio-guided missiles and jet
propulsion is being created by
scientists and engineers moving
towards the use of atomic power.
Reciprocal commonwealth de-
tense plans, already well under
way, have allocated. total of
100000 (about $4,000, 00O
for research and development, ac-
cording to official estimates.
Naval strategists forsee radical
innovation in design made essen
tial by the possibilities of atomic
bombs and ships navigated and
fought entirely by electronic de-
vices.
The shape of things to come, as
seen by naval designers and archi-
tects, includes streamlined super
structures, small units Of nuclear
energy to replace cumbersome
fuel tanks, and submarines with
submerged speed equalling that Of
any surface craft.
New Fuel Tfied Out
Scientists are experimenting
with a new fuel evolved from
highly concentrated hydrogen per-
oxide. The basis is free oxegen
and the fuel viii be used exclus-
lively for submarines.
If successful, Britsin's submar-
ines will be capable Of speeding
twice, possibly three times, as fast
as ordinary Diesel-engine propel-
led craft.
British research engineers also
have developed the first revers-
ible gas turbine for ships after
three years experimenting.
The invention is an oil operated
coupling, linked with turbine,
which will enable ships pro-
peller shaft to be reversed with
out having two separate propul-
sion units.
Jet-propelled ships with 400
tons displacement are being laid
down. Their speed and specifica-
ton are being kept secret but it
Is understood they are designed
as escort ships which naval de-
signers said would be "a vital
force in any future war opera
tions."
Britain also is well advanced In
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Views on u the News
Gold War" in Radio Waves

5000, and the United Kingdom
and Brazil come close behind.
Before the war, nations used to
take any frequency they wanted,
then notify the ITU, which com.
piled and published the registra-
tions. At the Atlantic City con-
vention, governments agreed that
any country wanting new ire
quency should address itself to an
ITU board Of IL members which
would examine the request and
have the final say.
The United States, Russia, Eng
land, France, China, Argentina,
Cuba, Czechoslovakia, India, Aus
tralia and South Africa are men,
bers of this international frequen.
cy registration board.
Eastern and western represen-
tatives have tangled bitterly over
the existing system Of radio FIRE.
quencies. The West wanted 70
scrap the old distribution in favor
of a new one based on techni-
ques and theories developed large
ly during the last war. The East,
led by Russia, opposed any scrap
ping of the old system and wanted
each country to keep the same
frequencies IL had, adapting them
TO the Atlantic City convention.
The view Of the United States
and other western. countries final
Nv prevailed.
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Dear Editor:

The recent flash flood in Arbor
Homes brings to mind several
other floods of years gone by
when Kennewick was an infant.
Those floods were caused by the
same reason, progress and devel-
opment, and failure to take into
consideration natures sudden on
| slaughts.
My parents were regular sage
brush pioneers here. They
bought a i: tract in the Garden
Tracts. about the year 1908, which
was shortly after the N. p. rail-
road. came thru. The railroad was
the cause of one great flood.
The Courier mentioned that the
culvert running through the golf
links is the natural run-off of
Horse Heaven. This is right, and
at times it has been a raging tor
rent. Other times it is dry as a
bone and it may seem to have
no purpose whatsoever-and so
thought the engineers who pu,
in the large fill for the N. p.
tracks. They did put in tiny
6 inch drain pipe which filled
up with tumble weeds.
So one year, just like this year,
we had sudden thaw with a
hard rain and the snow melted
in Horse Heaven and ran off
quickly. It backed up behind the
railroad until the canyon that Is
now the golf course was one large
lake of brown, muddy water. The
fill yielded and the tracks went
out and with a roar the water
rushed out. In high wall, like
a tidal wave, it descended over
the farms and homes Of the peo-
pie below, the settlers in the Gar
den Tracts. My mother told Of the
water hitting the house and
splashing in at the doors and win
'dows. Expecting this flood, my
father had already taken our cow
and horse to high ground and the
family moved upstairs. My sis
tiers who were in school down at
the old school house, now torn
down, did not come home but
spent the night at the Archie
Browns. The water subsidized but
it took its toll in damage.
Another smaller flood that I
saw when I was q kid in high
school nearly flooded out our
new neighbors, the Charley Car
penters at that time. This was
about the year 1925. Carpenters
had just bought the place adj
joining ours cornerwise, and be-
ing an industrious family, they
had already planted their place
to asparagus but had also filled
in what seemed to be q useless
ditch on the edge Of their place.
One night about dusk we could
hear a roaring and rumbling Of
water and my father came in to
announce that the ditch above
our place was running full, three
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Nv DUDLEY HARMON


limited Press Staff Correspondent
GENEvA-The "cold war" be-
tween East and West has extended
to the worlds supply Of radio air
waves.
Eastern European countries, led
by Russia, and western nations
with the United States at their
head, are arguing here as to who
shall get what share Of available
radio frequencies. There just are
MT enough to 60 around and the
United States and Russia want the
major share.
How to apportion them is MAX
ing headaches for various techni-
cal bodies of the international
Recommendations Union, which
have been meeting here for more
than a year and threaten to 60
on until late spring.
At an international convention
in Atlantic City In l947, natio. s
were asked to compile the ire
quencies they wanted. Their lists
totaled $4,000. They were asked
recently to draw up new Lists.
This added up to 100000 frequen-
cies, more than double the earlier
one. According to experts here,
there just aren't that many avail
able frequencies.
q. s. Asks $4,000
The United States asked for the
4 10 mn p,,cc{o &c newt with
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to four feet deep. It was quite a
sight to see. Then things began
to happen over at Carpenters.
Through hard, logged, work that
night Carpenters managed to keep
from being entirely flooded out.
To escape future floods our nat
ural culverts must be left un-
touched.
Charlotte Aguilar
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WEEKEND VIEWPOINTS
BY James w. Hanson

Kennewick businessmen been bordering the ques-
ton: should advertise community? In
age city, there be given immediate general
The is to to the people you want to reach
why they should trade the city advertised and
link that with individual advertising programs Here, with
three cities situated close together the advanced
that should not say the best that get
it in Kennewck that you by trading in Kenne
wick" in any other way stress the outstanding things
about Kennewick have any, This writer can't the
why Neither can large number Of Kennewick
merchants We here of the Reporter devoted
Kennewk and its best interests We say the best
three cities and that there many good why
people living in Kennewick should trade Kennewick and
trading here.
One of the encouraging signs in the development of
newick the Importance which Mayor Urban Keoker has
attached the work of the city planning Some
members Of the city council also apparently take
view regarding the value that this commission be
cty,s development The commission has tremendous
sponsibty and wonderful opportunity is to be hoped
that the members of this fveman group will bring of
their efforts bear working out the problems have
and not on effort to make the city larger Kenewick
big enough far from being fully developed needs
filling in with in but in most others merely
better. s#zs.ss.
There are many ways to capitalize tourist dollars but
of the fundamental ways for business establishments
"a nrovide WAYS of attracting them That making
better from the standpoint of appearance quality of
merchandise and service The service stations restaurants
ce and various kinds of Of amusement places are the con-
facts between city and the tourists They can increase
tourist immensely by efficient and courteous
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BID RECEIVED

City council Tuesday night re-
ceived a bid from q radio comp
any for $3,834 for furnishing a
complete police radio broadcast
ing system for Kennewick. The
system would be on the same
frequency as neighboring cities.