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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-26

WHGIe the IcSluS Gre eXtrQCteQ.
About two years later / cllt
down a growing pine tree near
the house to give room for an
avocado tree that it overhung. It
was about a foot in diameter.
There was lots of sap and pitch
in it., SO | let it lie year to dry
out and provide more Fighter
wood for my fireplace. But a
year later it was punky, with no
trace of hard core. About this
time a big old pine some two feet
in diameter was cut near my
grove, at the edge of the wood. 1t
lay a year before it was cut Up
and it, too. was punky and almost
useless for fircwood.
My helper says these were rcc-
ond growth trees which hadn't
developed the hard core, but they
were big trees and old. l saw
Mr.. o., who has charge Of the
big Woodpilc ut the station and
he said it was all matter of
growth, the slow growing trees
being the ones that produce the
lighter" wood. We went over
to the woodpile and examined
the rings on the cut pieces and
found as many pieces with wide
annular rings as with small ones,
so that explanation didn't seem
possible.
In travelling through the woods
here notice that the tree that
has broken off and is lying on
the ground is always punky,
while any dead tree, large or
small, that is standing has the
hard Fighter" wood core. Is it
possible. that the. roots of a tree
that has died or been badly in
jured keep pushing up the resin
into the trunk to produce the
hard core? This is the only ex-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-26
India Studies
II A.
go
Mineral Problem
Up, Wirepl,oto

NEW DELHI, India-(P)-In-
dependent India is giving its min
eral wealth attention it has new
er received before. Exploratory
work is being pushed through
the expansion of existing agen-
cies and the creation of new
ones. Plans are being studied
for the processing of larger guam
titles of minerals in this coun-
! try. A broad national mineral
policy has been drawn and leg
islation has been passed giving
tn central government powers
over the development and con-
troll of mining in the provinces.
J. Minister of Works, Mines and
Power N. v. Gadgil is particular
: ly interested in plans to increase
facilities for processing minerals
within the country. He says that
nearly so percent of midas i'm
ports of minerals are of goods
manufactured from minerals min
ed in India.
L. India--is not exceptionally rich
in minerals. M. S. Krishnan. ! di-
rector of the Bureau of Mines,
describes known resources as
Every moderate in size and va
riety" when taken in relation to
the area and population.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-26

TO bring in an additional three or
four billion dollars is destined to
fail. Truman has against him the
chairmen of the senate finance
committee, his own, council of
economic advisors and most of
Congress.
The new farm program, while
probably splendid program,
hasn't been sold to the conserva-
tive lawmakers on Capitol Hill,
and it will probably be another
year before it Is adopted. AT
least it. has only an outside
chance at this session, though
it does have that chance, But
the Presidents requests for the
power to build steel plants isn't
due TO be granted. From this
hrief rs1arfDwns its. clear that
| the Fair Deaf must await future
sessions if it is to be enacted in
its entirety:
One program the Republicans
began, the Hoover reorganiza-
ton proposals with a view to eff
fecting economy in the U. S. gov
eminent, is still popular here, and
will probably be acted on at this
session. However, the proposals
may be backed somewhat, and
it's doubtful if the Democrats
will kick as many duplicative
federal workers out of jobs as
they should. =
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-26
BY DOROTHY ROE

Associated Press Fashion Editor
You can take your floating
panels land your whirling skirts.
You can have your spiral Grapes
and your fluffy ruffles. I'll take
tailored suit.
That's the feeling of most Am
erican women, when it comes
time to go shopping for a dressy
outfit. And this year there will
be no difficulty in filling the
bill. ~,
Suits, slim, slick and unclut-
tered, are the top choice for
l949. Pictured here are. three of
the most popular silhouettes-all
eminently right for the special
occasions.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-26
PLANTATION that seems to fit tile
facts as / have observed them.
Sincerely, E.P.N.

The solution is very simple. If
a felled tree is left to lie on the
ground, unpeeled, the bark hold
ing accumulated moisture to the
sapWood soon rots it, extending
eventually to the center. That
Is why shat in building a log
house the logs are first peeled.
Thus some log houses have been
known TO stand for forty or fifty
years with little deterioration
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-26
Truman's Fair
Deal Fails
ToClick
Talk OF Compromise
In Evidence
Evcs3whcrc On
Capitol Till
Nv EDWARD n. SIMS
The Citizens Washington
Correspondent


Correspondent
WASHINGTON. = Everywhere
en- Capitol HiII there is talk of
Cumpromise. on the Democratic
Administrations legislative pro-
gram. The talk was al first lin
ited to Southern Democrats and
Republicans. bat now Truman
Democrats admit the President is
faced with defeat on some leg
islaiive recommendations, COM
promise on Others and complete
surccS ON a few.
The Truman program that
called for health legislation, a rs
cents broadcncd minimum wage
law. repeal Of Taft-Hartley law,
THREE or four civil rights bills.
tax increases. broadened social
secifiiy. a completely new farm
program. authority 10 take over
CERTAIN key industry prerogativcs,
siirh as erection of steel plants.
etc. n going 90 he compromised
or largely defeated.
Apparently successful, or soon
o. ne successful. arc the Demo
cratic goals ON federal aid to
srhols, the Atlantic Defense Pact,
the rcarming program. ERP. OK
tension Of reciprocal trade pro-
gram another three years, fed
erai housing bill (compromiscd),
extended rent control (compro-
missed. and minor items.
Health legislation is extremely
doubtful NJ this session. Admin
istration leaders don't even plan
~ concentrate much effort on
u Al present even though il has
tremendous popular appeal and
co,ild be a progressive piece of
legislation Leaders of the ma
bority party In both houses, how
ever. feel u Is not popular with
congressman. ~
The minimum wage battle has
featured a retreat by Truman's
ioIces In the last ten days. Ef-
FORTS Co broaden coverage have
hccn abandoned. II is now hoped
that . straight rs cents minimum
wage bin can be passed. This
may he compromised TO go cents
90 IS cents. Repeal of the Taft
Hartley labor law appears prob
able in The house, but the Senate
.wimk asyt vUssmpef&uIF sA-sempro-
mise n definite in this fight, since
Humans men in the house have
acknowledged defeat and aban-
doned their effort TO pass the
Lcsinski bill
One OF two civil rights bills
would be a success for the Tru-
manitcs And even these will
have 10 be practical and sensi-
bic measures. without merely
SECTIONAL application. IL they are
to pass Many observers think
only one. or none. will get by
the senate. The Administrations
proposal 10 Congress TO up taxes
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-26

The standing dead tree sheds
water. The gradually shrinking
loosens the bark which
falls off or is consumed by woods
fires. It is thus that lighter"
wood is produced.
DR.. John G. Clifford, professor
of forestry in Miami University,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-26

says that in tropical regions
where there is no definite winter
check in growth annular rings
are not always dependable in de-
termining the age Of tree.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-26
Cause OF Rot In Felled Timber

Bonid Springs. Fla, May is. 94s
Decu MIR Andrews:
wonder you will expluin something that has puzzled
me since moved here seven On the bunk Of the
river the house that bought dead pine that
something OF eYesore. SO cut down. at the
hardness Of Thought would brock my Since then
hove seen lots OF this socued Tighter wood which being
harvested here ureg scale and shipped 10 dstny plants
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-26
WILL YOU SMILE?
Not,So Dry

$50 your friend, the Statisti-
clan, is spending his vacation al
the beach,"
Yes, he thought he'd like to
study new set of figures"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-26

There are 20 National Advisory
Committees actively helping to
promote the sale of U. S. Savings
Bonds.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-26

A reindeer in northern Finlaed
eat about q pounds of white
lichen-reindeer moss-in day.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-05-26

Arizona's copper mines are
among the greatest in the world.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-10-15

ranch homes will be made in 1949-50. Funds
available for REA loans this year total
ST, 1857, 1891 for Montana and $654,287 for
Wyoming.
The REA development will proceed some
what more slowly from now on because
most of the unelectrified farms and ranches
are in districts where farms are larger and
farther apart, or where topography or other
conditions make the organization of success
full identification projects more difficult.
Nevertheless, the objective of "area cover
age service" is a basic policy in REA fl
nancing. This permits the identification OF
rural homes farther from the main lines
since the borrowing co-operatives endeavor
to make service available IN the same
terms to all establishments within their
service areas.
But identification in Montana and Wyo-
ming is not limited to those farms and
ranches that receive central station serv-
ice. Thousands of additional rural homes
enjoy the benefits of modern wind-electric
or engine-operated plants capable of pro-
viding power for a variety of appliances,
as we'll as for lighting fixtures.
When both central station service and
Individual electric light plants are consid-
cred it is probable that fully 80 percent
of the farm and ranch people in these two
states enjoy the blessings Of electricity.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-10-15

into the upkeep of the farm or ranch. The
result is that the lessee must take every pos
sible dollar off the place as fast as he can.
Because he must pay for necessary
maintenance, such as road, fence and dam
repairs, and all the rest, he is apt to push
the land to the limit to pay this upkeep cost
and still show a margin of profit. He gam
bles ON another good year and holds his
stock numbers high, even though he knows
he is injuring the land for years to come.
Overgrazing, then, is not entirely a mat
ter of education as to the bad results. The
problem originates in many instances in
owner-renter contracts that do not make
provision for improvements and upkeep,
and for common sense use of the resources
of the land.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-10-15
Straws in the Wind
A delegate to a PIMA county,

A delegate to a M county meeting,
which elects the members of the county
agricultural conservation committee, may
not be elected a member of the committee
under new regulations which have been
adopted. Nor can a member of a county
committee be a. delegate to the election
meeting. In past years the delegates to the
county convention nave very frequently
been elected chairmen of their community
committees and the county committee has
usually been selected from the delegate
group. The official name for the county
and community committees will hereafter
be "PMA committees"
Sfockgrowers who are compelled to
liquidate some Or all of their foundation
stock because Of drouth conditions can take
advantage of the relief provision of Section
lit ] of the income tax regulations. Sales of
such animals are subject to the same rules
as other depreciable assets and are entitled
to the capital gain or ordinary loss provi
sions of this section.
Neither farmers nor their employees
would be covered under the bill recently
approved by the house to broaden coverage
and benefits of the social security system.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-10-15
What's Behind Overgrazing?

0VERGRAZING is probably one of the
~ most used words in the vocabulary of
the range economist. Taking the number of
cattle and sheep IN all the ranges of Mon
tana and Wyoming and dividing by the
acres over which they run, we would very
likely find that they are closely in balance.
The fault lies in areas of heavily overgrazed
lands mostly on private domain. This is
balanced by loosely or ~undergrazed lands
on other private, as well as some public,
lands.
Overgrazing is not wholly the fault of
individuals who are ignorant of the results.
Much Of it is caused by contributing factors.
AS an illustration, take one of numerous
typical ~lessees. The landlord refuses a long
term lease; he also refuses to put any money
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-10-15
Rural Identification Marches On

DURAL Identification continues to make
~ gratifying progress in Montana and
Wyoming, as well as in other states.
Here are some figures that tell the story
for Montana: In 1885 only 5 percent of the
farms were receiving central station serv-
ice. By 1914 the number had increased to
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-10-15

IS percent and by 1947 to AZ percent. And
on June 80, 1949, rural Identification in
Montana had jumped to 62.2 percent. The
corresponding figure for Wyoming was 63-s
percent.
Further strides In the great work OF
bringing light and power to the farm and
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-10-15
A Letter to a Congressman

portant duty and privilege of telling his
local representatives and his congressman
how he stands on at least the fundamental
principles of legislation that is under con-
sideration.
With reference to farm support legis-
lation, for instance, you may nave made up
your mind very definitely how you stand.
does your congressman know?
Perhaps you are a rugged i~ndividualist
who want nc farm support legislation of
any kind regardless of what others may
think is necessary in the way of adjust
ments to the machine age and the problem
of the surplus.
Or you may feel that the only thing that
matters is a good high support price no mat
ter how much government regulation it
may mean.
Or you may believe that effective sup
port programs are essential to maintain a
fair balance between farm prices or in
comes, and prices of goods and services
farmers must buy, but that such legislation
should not go SO far as to leave the producer
in a strait jacket of arbitrary controls
or run the risk of developing into a ~socialis-
tic or communistic system.
No matter how strongly you feel about
these things your views won't influence
your senator or congressman in his final
vote On current pending legislation unless
you write him about it.
IF you belong to a local farm organiza-
ton why not interest the members in hold
inc freoIIanf diecucciopc of Iooic1ativo and
other questions. Then nave the officers in
form congressman as to the majority opin-
ion of the group. Help revive the old town
meeting hall idea in your community.
A letter to a congressman may seem
like a simple thing, but it is tremendously
important in the practical functioning of a
democracy.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-10-15
The Editors Page

IN addressing a group of citizens not long
4 ago, one of Montana's congressional rep
resentatives referred to the enormous num-
Der of bills introduced at each session of
congress. He told how impossible it is for
an individual senator or representative to
make a thorough study of all these pieces
of proposed legislation, or to always De sure
how each measure would work out in prac-
tice, or how it would affect the people of his
state and the country as a whole.
And then he went on to say that a con-
CHEESEMAN'S job becomes comparatively easy
when citizens at home give thoughtful con-
sideration to some of the more important
proposals for legislation.
Farm legislation, for instance, is a COM
plex subject. Many different views and
many conflicting bills have to be considered.
But if there could be careful study and
thoughtful discussion of the fundamental
principles by representative individuals, or
by groups of farmers and ranchers through
out the state, a congressman would be in
a much better position to represent the ma
jority viewpoint.
Too often, however, the man at Wash
ington hears only from minority pressure
groups or from a comparatively small num-
Der of individuals who may or may not
represent majority opinion. The folks back
home are busy people, too. During the OPP
Grating season the farmer or stockgrower is
hard pressed to look after the many things
that demand attention. And when he comes
in at night, tired from the days work, he
doesn't feel much like studying detailed
legislative bills in an effort to determine
how they would affect his business and the
general welfare.
Blu there are some tasks no good citi-
zen can afford to shirk. One is the duty and
privilege of voting at local, state and nal
tional elections. Another is the highly i'm
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-10-15
Montana Farmer-Stockman

COVERS AND
OFFICE: III - q. n. Great Fals. Mentsna.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-30
ROMANCE OF KIN C WITH
 C0NM0NE:R
JUN. Involved IndieefIy-Is Asked tO Give Out
 Statement

LAKE SUCCESS, Dec. 30-IR-- The United Nations has become involvedy indirectly, in the re- ported romance between King Farouk of Egypt an the 16-year- old daughter of one of his civil servants.
 Egypt's Embassy in Washington sent to the LIN a copy of the Embassy's denial of certain details of an Associated Press story about the King. The Embassy asked the LIN to distribute the denial to cor respondents. The LIN did so, say ing it was acting unofficially.
 It was the first time, so far as any enc here could recall, that the LIN had been called upon to act in any matter relating to reports on the love life of chief of state.
 The Egyptian Ambassador, Kamil Bey Rahim, protested that the AP story contained inaccuracies as well as what I consider false
 
 impression" He denied that the police power helped disrupt TO- nance between two of the Kingle subjects"
 The AP story said the King was considering marriage to Miss Mar riman Sadek, 16 who had been engaged to zaki Hachian, 27, LIN employee.
 No news of the developments has come from the Cairo Bureau of the Associated Press. Egypt has one of the worlds most severe censor ships, banning all matters pertain ing to the King unless officially announced.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-30
FOR SALE

5 now nearing occupancy date in now nearing occupancy date in the Highlands section, 15 have already been spoken for. The houses have two bedrooms and allowance for third. They have full concrete basements with garage, laundry. electric hot wa ter heaters and an automatic oil furnace. The houses are con- pletely insulated for low main- tenance cost. They have gen. erously sized living room with large view windows and every house has clear view of Gas. tineau Channel. The dinettes and kitchen are built in with an ab- undance of storage space and fitted with a new Westinghouse range. The houses are financed by FILA. and may be secured on very liberal terms. Secondary financing for down payment i, available to qualified veterans An appointment to see the housei may be made in this office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-30
ORTHODOX CHURCH SUES SlTkA FOR PAVING FEE

The Russian Greek Orthodox Church of North America, cor porat'on, yesterday filed suit against the City of Sitka to get back the money paid on a paving assess ment, plus interest and costs.
 The suit, filed in the US. Dis- t1ict Court here, claimed that owners of the required amount of property had not petit,oned for the improvement.
 In the complaint, the Church said that paving work on a portion of Lincoln Street in Sitka, completed in 1943, had been done after peti- tioning by owners of property assessed at only $218,7 TOO, while the law required that owners of halt the value of the property to be henefitted by the improvement were required to petition for the improvement.
 Total assessed value of the prop eIty which was benefited was S623,500, the Church claimed.
 Assessment for the Lincoln Street raving charged against the Church's property was Sl,600. This went un- raid, and the city sold the property. The Church got it back for $2,059 69 in 1946.
 Now they ask payment by the city of $2,05969 and costs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-30
FOR SALE

USED GE SPINNER washing ma chine in good condition. Yours for only $6500 Terms like rent. USED THREE burner Monarch range, brand new TX units have been installed Range i: excellent condition for only $75.00 terms is desired.
 USED LEONARD refrigerator, Ba- by it's ccld outside but still you need a refrigerator. S105.00; terms if desired.
 USED HOTPOINT super electric range: This is a honey but toe large for most places. Worth the s125.00 we have been trying to get. Will sell for S75.00 if you have the room.
 PARSONS ELECTRIC COMPANY
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-30

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
 That Henning Berggren, Executor
 of the estate of John I. Conn, de- ceased, has filed his final account and report of his administration of
 said estate, and his petition for
 distribution thereof. in the United States Commissioners Court for Juneau Precinct, at Juneau, Alaska; that 10 o'clock A. M. March 2nd, 1850, has been fixed as the time and said court the place for hearing same; and that all persons con- cerned therein are hereby notified to appear at said time and place and file their objections, if any, to said final account and petition for settlement and distribution thereof. Dated: Juneau, Alaska, Decembeg 29, 1949.
 HENNING BERGGREN, Executor. First publication, Dec. 30, 1949. Hast publication, Jan. 24, 1850.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-30
WANT ADS

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-30
FOR SALE

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 JUNEAU-DOUGLAS highway, 4- bedroom home furnished. BEDROOMS, furnished, occupan-
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