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Evening star., 1949-08-17
British Bonds PLUNGE
After Hoffman AssaiIs
Efforts 10 End Crisis
Heavy Selling Attributed
To Criticism of Moves
To Ease Dollar Shortage
BY the Associated Press

LONDON, Aug. 17.-Heavy sell
ing of British government bonds
broke out on the London Stock
Exchange today.
Some issues lost as much as
pound S shillings (S5) on a par
f100 ($400) share by midday.
( Brokers blamed the decline
mainly on a warning from Paul
Hoffman, chief of the Economic
Cooperation Administration. that
he is not satisfied with Britain's
efforts to overcome its dollar
shortage.
Mr.. Hoffman made his state
ment at meeting of Marshall
Plan Mission heads last night in
Paris.
Il would not. undertake to say
what incentives would get Brit
isher into action" Mr.. Hoffman
said. But the incentives are very
much needed"
His remarks were front page
news in the London press. Some
carried the story under the top
bannerline.
Mild Recovery Halted.
The new outbreak of selling to-
day interrupted a mild recovery
in government bonds which began
last week. At that time the issues
had dropped below their prices in
the worst days of World War II.
Small but steady gains had been
registered since last Friday. Early
in the afternoon. however. bargain
hunters came into the market and
part of the mornings severe losses
were recovered.
Treasury two and half per
cents, which had dropped Is shil-
Iings ($5), regained 10 shillings
($2) of that. Other losses then
ranged from two shillings sixpence
$50 cents to II shillings sixpence
($2.5O
Says Dollars Must Be. Earned.
Mr.. Hoffman's criticism of Brit
ain was part of general state
ment to delegation heads of the
Organization for European Eco
nomic Cooperation.
He said he saw no way to meet
Europe's chronic dollar shortage
except by earning dollars through
exports. He told the delegates
there was great need for their
governments to give their manu-
facturers incentives "to win and
hold a place" in the American
market.
If the Marshall Plan countries
Evening star., 1949-08-17
Kirk Asked Stain to Act
On Jumming, Acheson Says

pressed hope to Mr.. Stain that
the Foreign Office would consider
the two matters so that the two
governments can get on with the
business of solving the problems
involved.
Asked what Mr.. Stalin's re-
action was, Mr.. Acheson said that
the matters were referred to the
Soviet Foreign Office.
His disclosure of the approaches
to Mr.. Stain on the two issues
came in response to reporters
inquiries and after he had read
a statement accusing the Russians
of having planned the complex,
costly jamming operation" for
many months.
This interference with broad
casts from the West to the Rus
sian people. Mr.. Acheson declared,
must be looked upon as q long
range plan of the u. s. s. r. for
isolating the Russian people even
more completely from access to
&C.. VOICE Pare AL
Evening star., 1949-08-17

parks superintendent, said his Of
flee is opposing the licensing move
pending a decision as to whether
the District has any authority
over the Federal park property
Assistant Corporation Counsel
Robert Chalfonte was asked by an
Interior Department attorney yes
terday to refer the question to
Corporation Counsel Vernon E.
West for an opinion. Mr.. Kelly
said. This opinion will be sub
mitted to the Interior solicitor
and, if necessary, to the Attorney
General, he added.
His Office believes the District
has no licensing power over any
Federal property. and up to now
has not exercised it. Mr.. Kelly
said. Already under study by the
corporation counsel, he said. is
the question of whether the Dis
trict has any right to demand IL
(See MERIDIAN HILL. Pg. A-2,)
Evening star., 1949-08-17
West Europe Reveals
Plan 10 Ease Quotas
Now Hampering Trade
Nations Asked to List
Goods They Will Take
Without Limitation
By the Assoeio,ed Press

PARIS, Aug. 17.-Western Eu-
ropean nations today announced
a plan for injecting some COM
petitive vim into their quota
bound trading system.
The idea is to get rid Of the
laws all over Europe that strictly
limit, item by item and country
by country, the goods that can be
bought abroad. Economists agree
that this should be done grad
ually. not all at once.
The plan was given to reporters
by Herve Aiphand, economic chief
in the French Foreign Ministry
He explained. however. that he
was speaking not for France. but
"as an international citizen" and
chairman of the 19-area commit
tee that drew it up. The COM
mittee is part of the Organization
for European Economic Co-opera-
ton.
Mr.. Alphand said the organi-
cation must give evidence that
it is not merely a machine for
dividing United States aid, but
also a force for the unification
of Europe"
Series of Lists Asked.
The plan. unanimously ap-
proved by the OEEC Council at a
secret meeting Saturday, calls for
the Marshall aid countries to sub
NIT a series of lists by october /.
The lists would show:
1. What products they are will
ing to take without limitation
from other European countries.
2. What products they would
like to take without limitation, in
return for a similar concession
from the other countries.
8. On what products they are
willing to establish "global quo
tas."
A "global quota" is a general
limitation on the amount to be
imported of a particular product
It does not specify the countries
from which imports are to come
near the amount to come from
any one country. The present
two sided quotas make these spe-
cif1cations.
No Items Free of Quotas.
Mr.. Alphand said he knew OF
no items in European trade that
are free of quotas today. Even
the global quota system. he added
has been tried only on a small
scale, in the Scandinavian coun-
tries.
He said he agreed with Paul G
Hoffman, economic cooperation
administrator. that the lists to
be submitted would mean little
unless they are extremely vast. y
Evening star., 1949-08-17
Norman Thomas Urges
Appeal 70 Russia for
Halt in Arms Race
Advises Move by Congress
Before Approving Funds;
House Debate Delayed
By J. A. O'Leoy

Norman Thomas, leader of the
Socialist Party, urged Congress
today to try disarmament ap-
peal to Russia before passing the
81 ,450, 900, 900 bill to strengthen
other nations in the Western
world,
Mr.. Thomas went before Sem
ate hearing as the House pre-
pared to debate the arms bill, with
leaders predicting passage with
out substantial change. The de-
bate was delayed while the House
considered an emergency resolu-
ton to take care of Government
departments left without operat-
ing funds by the Senate tieup OF
regular appropriation bills.
The Socialist leader reminded
the Senate Committees on Foreign
Relations and Armed Services
that he supported the North At
lantic Treaty, but insisted on GER
tain conditions before its military
implementation. These conditions
are that the treaty should reduce
total military outlays, and be pre-
ceded by one more effort through
the UN to prevent an armament
race.
Il am still of the opinion that
no possible harm, but much good
could come If our Allies were told
we have every intention of carry
ing out the defense pact, but that
any appropriations of any size
must await concerted program
of defense upon which binding
agreement was reached" Mr..
Thomas said. "Once more I in
sist on the immense value of ap-
peal at this juncture. even If the
men in the Kremlin should re-
ject the necessary controls Con
armament). That rejection might
not be forever"
Mr.. Thomas said he sees no I'M
mediate danger of war. but pre-
dicted the children Of today will
not escape a third world war II
an arms race continues.
Senator Smith, Republican, OF
New Jersey revealed he has
drafted an amendment to put
Congress on record in favor Of
continued efforts to establish a
U. N. police force to be followed
by universal reduction Of arms.
His amendment, however, would
not hold up or delay shipment Of
arms in the pending bill.
Senator Smith said he has .
second amendment to require the
President to advise Congress every
six months OF any efforts made to
bring about q U. N. police force
lSee ARMS. Page A-6.)
Evening star., 1949-08-17
(See BONDS, Page A-bJ
British PIune 500 Miles
At Seq Forced to Return
BY the Associated Press

AYR, Scotland, Aug. ia
British Overseas Airlines Constel-
lation carrying 20 British and
Canadian seamen to Montreal,
flew safely back from nearly 500
miles at sea today after two Of its
four engines developed trouble.
The pilot turned back near Ice
land and made a landing at Prest-
wick Airport with only his two
port engines running. Both star
board engines were out.
On charter flight from Lon
don Airport to return the seamen
to their ship in Canada. the air.
craft was far out at sea when the
mechanical trouble began.
Evening star., 1949-08-17
House Debatinq
New Move 10
Provide Funds
Resolution Called Up
Despite Rules Group
Refusal to Act
By Robert K. Walsh

Another attempt to get House
approval of emergency funds for
more than a score of Government
agencies facing payless paydays
because of the appropriation log
jam in Congress was made on the
floor today.
The House acted as one agency
moved to cut down operations as a
result of lack of funds. The Eco
nomic Cooperation Administra-
ton announced it has halted fur
ther grants to Marshall Plan ma
tions until Congress acts on its
appropriation.
Despite refusal of the House
Rules Committee yesterday to
grant clearance for such a resolu-
ton. Chairman Cannon of the
House Appropriations Committee
took advantage of the calendar
Wednesday" procedure to call up
the resolution. Although his di-
rect move was blocked. the bill
nevertheless was brought up by
Representative Taber. Republican.
of New York and was to be de-
bated for two hours.
Only Majority Needed.
Unlike the situation last Mon
day when the resolution failed
to obtain a two-thirds majority
vote, the calendar Wednesday
procedure requires only a simple
majority for passage. A bitter
fight was in prospect, however, as
debate started with a slashing at
tack by Mr.. Taber who called the
resolution "the most arbitrary OPP
Grafton I have ever known to hap
pen in Congress"
He declared that the resolution
extending the fund authorizations
would bypass Congress and al
low expenditure of money for
items not authorized by Congress
at this time
Many House members, Demo-
crat as well as Republican, blame
the Senate for the financial mud
die. They have indicated they
want the prospect of departmental
paydays to prod the Senate into
action In breaking the appropria-
ton log jam, which is holding
up more than $4,000, 900, 900 OF
funds, including pay for 2.500.000
civilian and military employees in
score of Government agencies.
The Army, Navy. Air Force, Vet
erans' Administration, Economic
Cooperation Administration. In
terror Department and Atomic
Energy Commission are among
those agencies likely to feel a Sc
we're pinch unless Congress acts
soon.
Time Lag Helps on Payrolls.
Although they officially ran out
of money this week. most Of them
are able to meet payrolls for q
few days because of a time lag in
payment of employees.
Principal appropriation bills not
yet passed by the Senate include
the Military Establishment and
Interior Department measures.
The armed services civil functions
bill, ECA bill, independent Offices
bill and an omnibus deficiency bill
are still in Senate-House confer
ence.
The House set something of a
record by passing appropriation
bills comparatively early in this
session. With its legislative work
almost completed. 1t wants the
Senate to wind up and go home.
Some Senators contend. however.
that the House has delayed final
action on appropriation bills in
conference by refusing to compro-
| mise.
Evening star., 1949-08-17
Greek Troops Again Patrol
YuoosIov, Albania Borders

ATHENS. Aug. II R.-Greek
government soldiers today pa
trolled a 40-mile stretch of their
country's border with Yugoslavia
and Albania for the first time in
three years. The patrolling was
done from north of Phlorina to an
area northwest of Nestorion.
Greek border stations there
were isolated and destroyed early
Evening star., 1949-08-17
Two Apro Porty Leaders
Flee Embassy in Lima
BY the Asseeiotsd Press

LIMA, Peru, Aug. 1.-THE Pc
ruyian government announced
yesterday that two leaders of the
outlawed Apra Party, Pedro Mu-
niz and Fernando Leon de Vivero,
had escaped from the Cuban EN-
bassy, where they took refuge sew
eral months ago.
Evening star., 1949-08-17
Tito Diplomat Pays
Greek office First
Visit in 3 Years
Rx ths Associated Pres,

ATHENS, Aug. 1.-THE
Yugoslav Charge d'Affaires in
Athens, Joselyn Martinovic,
called on Panayotis Pipinelis.
Undersecretary for foreign
affairs, today.
It was the first call on the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
by any representative of the
Yugoslav legation since re-
lations cooled three years ago.
The subject under discussion
was not made public.
Evening star., 1949-08-17
Forty Missing in Landslide

TOKYO, Aug. IT P.-Forty
persons were reported missing to-
day In the collapse of a resort
hotel near Kagoshma following .
landslide in the wake Of . ty.
pf1oon.
Evening star., 1949-08-17
Thieves Get Cigarettes
RIO DE LANEIRO. Z

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. II up.
Burglars broke into the Offices
of the United States naval mis-
sion today. They took nothing
but American cigarettes.
Evening star., 1949-08-17

(See TRADE, Page A-2.)
Evening star., 1949-08-17

See FIVE-PERCENTERs A-5J
Evening star., 1949-08-17

lsee VOICE, Page N-2.)
Evening star., 1949-08-17

(See AFFIDAVITS, Page A-2o
Evening star., 1949-08-17

(See CZECH. Page A-6D
Evening star., 1949-08-17

(See MERIDIAN HILL, Pg. A-2J
Evening star., 1949-08-17

(See BONDS, Page A-6.)
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-09-29
Wednesday Night

Honor ROII:-Burpee 80; Roberts
562; Fowler 562; P. Baker 558; w.
Rakar- SAB
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-09-29

High single game (IndiV) J. New
man 1872; High three game (indiv.)
c. Burpee 400; High single game
(team) Miller's Gil.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-09-29
LIBBY FARM WOMAN'S CLUB
MEETS AT. MRS. NAN SMITHS

The Libby Farm Women's Club
met at the home of Mrs. Nan Smith
\ for the September meeting. A pot
luck lunch was served to IA men,
bers. There were two visitors, Mrs.
johnson and Mrs. Dorothy Walker
The business meeting opened with
the salute to the Flag. Roll call
was answered by giving a sugges-
ton to improve the fair"
Iona McCallum reported that the
clubs concession at the fair had
been quite successful and thanked
the members who had helped in the
booth. She also reported that the
booth had been built with the
thought Of using it not only this
year, but in the years to come.
Julia Beebe reported on the state
wide health council held during July
in Bozeman. Realizing the extreme
need of more and better hospital
facilities in Libby the ladies discus
sed at some length how they could
best assist in the work of getting
new hospital
Among other suggestions they
felt they would like to be ready
to furnish a room as a Club Mem
orial when such a hospital should
become a part of their community's
improvement.
The club voted to again have
their annual harvest dinner. Julia
Beebe was named chairman with
Dolly Bowen and Edna Ohlerich to
help plan the dinner, which will be
at the Moose Hall on October %.
The mystery package was won
by Violet Madison A lot of fun
was had when a second package
was sold at Chinese auction. Marie
was the lucky winner and
presented it to her husbands grand
mother, Mrs. Johnson, who was a
visitor.
The October meeting will be at
the home of nellie Slauson with
Iona McCallum assisting. Roll call |
describe a vase you would like
for Christmas. Program-knowing |
Woolens.-Reporter.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-09-29
PVT. CLAYTON ID. IRWIN
TO PARTICIPATE IN MANEUVERS

With The Eighth u S. Army In
Takeyama, Japan-Pvt. Clayton d
Irwin, son of Mr.. and Mrs. McKin-
ley Irwin of Eureka. has been as
signed to Headquarters Company
2nd Bn., 5th Calvary Regiment,
LIST Calvary Division for some time
now.
Private Irwin will go with the
men of Headquarters Company to
Mt Full for maneuVers to be held
during the months of September
and October The maneuvers will
be held at the foot of the majestic
old mountain and will last approx
mately seven weeks
Prior to entering the Army, Pvt.
Irwin was employed by the Ken
needy & Stevens Lbr. Co. in Eureka.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-09-29
Wednesday Night
Observation-Disclosures League

Honor ROLL. Bloom $40; John
Corbett 522; N. Darsow 485; R..
SWimleY AL; Ahlskog 44O.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-09-29
Friday Night

Honor Roll:-Fowler $50; Little 5l3;
Petrusha $40; Larson SIT; c. Bloom
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-09-29
Cub Scout News

A pack meeting for Cub Scouts
was held in the Jr. high auditorium
Friday. Sept. %. The Cubs from
Mrs. Switzer's Den presented the
Flag and everyone joined in sing
ing Star Spangled Banenr Cub
master Earl Welton called the dens
to the front to receive their awards.
The awards were presented by the
den mothers. Den No. l, Mrs. Car
ence Brown, den mother Awards
received by Jerry Bowen, gold ar
row point; Dale Smith, gold arrow
point; Donald Brown, silver arrow
point; Teddy Kessel, Bear badge
and gold arrow point. Den No. 2,
Mrs. Switzer, den mother. Danny
Murray, gold arrow point, Bennett
Reedy, gold and 2 silver arrow
points; James Switzer, gold and 2
silver arrow points, Charles Haines,
gold and silver arrow points; Dick
McCallum, gold and silver arrow
points. Den No. 3, Mrs. Wagner,
den mother. John Wagner, Wolf
badge; Michael Wagner, Bear badge;
Donald Mcqueen, Lion badge; Bruce
Kessell, Lion badge. Den No. D,
Mrs. Ostheller, den mother. Richard
silver arrow point. Den No.
6, Mrs. Leo Kyser, den mother
Jerry Holiday, Bobcat pin; Terry
Kyser, Bobcat pin.
After the awards were received,
Mr.. Welton gave a short talk. He
thanked the den mothers for work
ing so hard with the boys and told
what a wonderful display the Cubs
had at the fair. It was one of the
best display booths at the fair Mr..
Welton also made a plea for den
mothers. We are short at least
three den mothers. There are "a
bows that wish to be Cub Scouts |
Mr.. Waltermire, of the Western
Montana Boy Scouts Council, well |
coined the Cubs ready for Boy !
Scouts. He told them they had a /
program for them and |
was happy to see so many Cubs |
ready for Boy Scouts. He also men, !
toned that Cub and Boy Scouts
could not keep going without the
help of the parents and they must |
work with them in their achieve |
nentS.
Boy Scout Master John Horn was
Introduced to the boys He told the
BOYS there was lots of fun in store
or them and also that they would /
lelp fix the scout cabins He asked
hat the boys sign up with him after
he meeting.
Mr.. Welton then introduced Ned /
Decker, Scout Leader and Mrs.
Dewey Bowker, new den mother
Mr. Welton thanked everyone for
ttending the meeting.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-09-29
MAYORS PROCLAMATION

J Physically handicapped workers
become valuable employees when
Engaged in jobs suited to their
abilities. AS Mayor of Libby, l
pledge this community's assistance
to the broad, year-round, program
of restoration and employment of
such handicapped persons in this
community. Under Act of Congress,
supported by proclamation of the
President of the United States, and
with the endorsement of the Gov
ernor of Montana. the week of Oct
u to 8, is designated as National
Employ the Physically Handicap
ped" Week
The City of Libby may we'll par
ticipate in the observance of that
week, to the end that suitable Jobs
be secured for those citizens who
have physical handicaps and who
arc able and anxious to do work
for which they are qualified. The
lessons of industry and trade have
told US that such handicapped per-
sonssons become the very finest type
of employee, with records of con-
stancy, dependability, and actual
per AliaAlNG WHICH, diG Aldl0 W
even by those whose work
is performed under no physical
handicaps.
Efforts of representatives Of pub
lie and private agencies to improve
the employment status of physically
persons in this citv and
during the special week |
and throughout the year to come, |
have the cordial approval and en-
dorsement of your Mayor urge
that all employers enter into the
spirit and the motives of this special |
week of observance, and open the |
way to employment of all physically |
persons in Libby.
CLAY H. PARKER, Mayor
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-09-29

High single game (lndlV.) NJ. Wood
1856; High three games Gndiv) j.
Midyett 469; High single game
(teano) Power .736
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-09-29
1T WAS ANOTHER O'BRIEN

Many of the Rexford readers of
The Western News have RACED L. D.
O'Brien of that place regarding the
item which appeared in last weeks
issue stating that an L. D. O'Brien
was arrested for passing bad checks.
The item is correct but it is a diff
ferent L. D. O'Brien.
237; High three game (indiv.) Fow-
Ter $50; High single game (team)
1907; High three game
(team) V. F. w. 1920
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-09-29
ROWING SCORES FROM
KEGLERS LEAGUE TEAMS
Monday NiRht

Honor Roll:-W. Sleizer sos; Brew
ington 529; R. Roberts 531; R. Swim
lev SIS; Weidner SIG.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-09-29

High Single game IIndV.) Weld-
ner 237; High three game (Indv.)
Brewington 587; High single game
(team) Kennedy's Mart 10l7; High
three game (team) Hotel Libby 1898.
WOmen'S League Tuesday Night
Honor Roll:-C. Burpee 400; J. New
man 400; K. Brinton 375; J. Seifert
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-09-29

High single game (indiv) John Cor
bett 233; High three game (indiv.)
John Corbett 562; High single game
(team) Libby Flying Service 994;
High three game (team) Chevron
Oil 2848.
Milford chronicle., 1949-09-30
Clifton's 8 Corner
(Near Lewes)

On Saturday, October 8th, you
are invited to attend the Jones fa-
mily reunion to be held in Bethany
Methodist Church at Loves Cross
Roads Del, located on the Laurel
Millsboro Highway. At 10 a. m. In
vocation will be led by the Rev. w.
A. Turner, pastor of Bethany
Church. There will be a period in
which to gather missing informa-
tion for the family record, also
singing and address by Rev. Tur-
ner at noon there will be a chicken
and dumpling dinner in the COM
munity Hall at 1:15 hymns, prayer.
readings music and address by Rev.
Ralph Jones pastor of the Centen.
airy church. Laurel.
Mrs. Elva Bailey and daughter,
Miss Irene, spent the weekend in
Phila., with her sister, Mrs. Hous-
ton Long and brother Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl Mitchell.
Mr. and Mrs. John Collins with
his mother, Mrs. Laura Collins of
Seaford, and brothers and sister
with their families enjoyed a tur-
key dinner at the cottage of Miss
Elizabeth Melvin at Rehoboth, last
Sunday.
Mrs. Jennie Hearn, Of Phila., has
Milford chronicle., 1949-09-30
MAGNOLIA

Mrs. A. ]. Coke, of Wilm., and
Kits Hummock, as a dinner guest
OF Mrs. Kathryn knight on Wednes-
day.
Mr.. mad Mrs. Joseph Waller, of
Palmyra, ~ j., spent Wednesday
and Thursday with his sister, Mrs.
William Jackson.
Sunday school reorganization
took place in the intermediate S. s.
room following an early dismissal
OF Sunday school on Sunday.
Mr.. Taylor Case was elected as
general supt., a rising vote of
thanks being given to Mr.. Caleb
Johnson, who has filled that Office
for number of years. Assistant
supt., Roy Gourley, sect, Athelda
Kennedy assistant sect, James Nit
chell, treas, Phyllis Door, pianist
Myra McIlvaine, Assistant pianist
Bessie Wright, Chorister. Ray In
gram, worlds service treas, Edna
Davis, Temperance supt.. Marshell
Hart, and missionary, Mrs. Bessie
Wright.
Officers in the, intermediate de-
partment remain the same, supt.
Mrs. Ethel Collins. assistant, Mar
garet Wilcutts. sect, Eleanor Da-
Wis. Primary Department, primary