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Evening star., 1951-04-15

this. He plans to quit only when
forced to do so.
sat as a substitute member
of the Parole Board in an institu-
ton where we were interviewing
a pickpocket with over a hun
dred arrests to his discredit. He
kept whining and pleading for
another chance. He was, he
swore, all through with crime.
He was so obviously a career
man that / expressed some skep-
ticism that he would ever turn
over a new leaf. He looked at
me, aggrieved, held up gnarled,
twisted hand and cried, Mister,
gotta retire! Since / come in
here l got arthritis. Them fingers
amt what they used to bel |
can't work no more! / gotta quit!'
The irony of our system of
criminal justice is that the pro-
fessional takes fewer chances
than the amateur, as rule, and
suffers milder penalties He is
clever, hence frequently escapes
arrest. This is not as true Of pick
pockets and shoplifters as it is of
other professional operators
The penalty for professionals
crime is usually less than that
for an amateurs. because of the
kinds of crime undertaken by
the former, to the exclusion OF
certain other offenses that are
almost always the work of anna
teurs. A robber who steals $50
may get a maximum sentence of
10 or 20 years in some states.
The confidence man rarely draws
over two or three years. Pick
pockets may get 80 days.
They Take Chances
A PENNYwEIGHTER told me,
II always study the cost OF a
crime in a state. For a take OF a
hundred thousand before I'm
caught. I'm willing to take a
chance on a year in the can.
Those are good odds in any
game"
Ihave long pondered the prob
lem of the professional thief. 1t
seems insoluble, but at least we
should be realistic and stop
treating careerists the same as
amateurs. Probation, l think,
should rarely be offered the pro-
Evening star., 1951-04-15
Maybe you're
imagining you
are different.
The millions using TomPox ore
proof IFS not designed for ony
group, bot for women generally

Although SWIM
mers, ten mis-
players an d
movie stars do
use Tampax for
monthly sani-
tary protection,
this product is
designed just as
much for the
non-athletic girl
or the woman of
sedentary hab-
its....The doctor
Evening star., 1951-04-15

who invented Tampax used the prin-
ciple Of internal absorption" well
known to medical science. By COM
pressing pure surgical cotton in slen-
der individual applicators he has
made it possible for women to have
complete sanitary protection with
out belts, pins or outside pads. :.
Insertion is neat and dainty; dis
posal easy. Also, be it noted, Tam
pax cannot cause odor, chafing,
bulges or ridges. The wearer does
not even feel it. Wear it in tub or
shower. Buy Tampax at drug or
notion counter g absorbencies).
Months supply slips into purse.
Tampax Incorporated, Palmer, Mass.
Evening star., 1951-04-15
The MEN WHO MAKE CRIME PAY
Continued from preceding page

fessional. In prison, where there
is usually a shortage OF trade
training classes. the existing
facilities should be reserved for
the amateurs first. The careerist
rarely wants to substitute a
trade for a profession.
Most prisons are limited in
psychiatric service. Let it be
used for the amateur. Many of
them do feel there is something
wrong with them. The profes-
sional is certain he's all right.
Professional Il q Rislk
NEVERTHELESS, prison officials
always want to accept the posi-
bility that a given professional.
for one reason or another, sin
cerely wants to turn honest.
Such a rare specimen should be
identified as early as possible
and treated accordingly. A we'll
run institution can determine
who are the takers intent on
coming the warden, and which
men really believe they are
through with crime. =.
On parole, the professional
must always be considered a
dubious risk. He is entitled to
decent treatment and a chance
to demonstrate whether he in
tends to be law-abiding. But he
requires constant and intensive
supervision, for if he decides to
90 back into the racket he will be
shrewd.
And if we are ever to discover
what makes the professional
thief tick. we must get down to
some basic research. Criminolo-
gists know very little about the
crime careerist. They have con-
centrated their research on anna
teMs, as the most numerous and
fruitful material. But scientific
study of the professional would
Weld some results for society.
BY study and by statute, our
aim must be to force professional
thieves to the conclusion of the
reformed crook who wrote his
autobiography in collaboration
with VIII Irwin in 1909. He re-
formed, he says, because "an
honest dollar is the only dollar
that don't do stunts on your
pillow at night" The End
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1951-01-05
WANTS A CENTRAL CRIME DETECTION AND
Information LABORATORY

seems to me that it is demanding too
much of an honest official to place
all the responsibility ofBlocal enforce
ment upon him with budget that
would be inadequate for single coun-
ty (Witness the dismal failure to
accomplish the elimination of single
slot machine by the famed Lewis and
Clark county Grand Jury after ex-
pending almost as much as the two
year operation of the Attorney Cen
eral.) While the crooks are on the
run, of course the legislature should
add good sized enforcement fund
to the States Attorney General.
But l sincerely hope that attention
will be paid to the basic weakness of
the law enforcement problem over
the entire state. 1t would be in line
at this time to change the existing in
formation center into first class
criminal detection laboratory open to
all enforcement officials of the state.
A relatively small expenditure now
along that line would yield immense
returns in more uniformity and better
trained and equipped law enforce
ment officials over the entire state
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1951-01-05
By HJALMER BENSON, Helena

By HJALMER BENSON, Helena
The Peoples Voice
Helena, Montana
Read your editorial Money Well
Spent" in the Dec. 20 issue and agree
that if the same kind of enforce
ment is to continue, as much or more
should be appropriated by the '51
legislature.
However, isn't it time that the
State of Montana took long look
at its old-fashioned, cumbersome, ex-
pensive and as the past two years
proved, inept local law enforcement
system?
Many states have centralized labor
atories to encourage the application
of modern principles of detection
and law enforcement. In Montana we
have only a central information bu-
reau, and I'll bet half the enforce
ment agencies of the state are un-
aware of it's existence.
Where enforcement is statewide
and pressed by earnest and sincere
officials, great results can be achiev-
ed even on a low budget. But it
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1951-01-05
Rising PRICES EAT UP THREE BILLION
DOLLARS OF military BUDGET

r in Nov Money which would have
bought 10000 pairs of wool socks
before Korea would buy only $500
in October, and even fewer today.
OTHER EXAMPLES
The military can buy only 800
pairs of surgical gloves now with the
money that would have purchased
900 pairs before Korea; and only
II space heaters for Navy barracks
with money that would have bought
100 before Korea.
Take an expensive item-about
$4,000 apiece-like height finders
for the Air Force. The money that
would have bought 10 of these be-
fore Korea now will buy only 7.
And the money which would have
bought about 1000 yards of jute
burlap before Korea now will buy
only little more than half that
amount.
Overall, wholesale prices = the
level at which the military buys in
most instances-have gone up near
ly 10 per cent since the Korean war
began. But, as Senator Johnson's eX-
amples showed, the prices of scores of
items affecting goods which the mill
ts.iy must bay nave gone up much
more.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1951-01-05

From WASHINGTON DAILY NEWS
Rising prices since last June rs
have eaten up enough of our defense
dollars to-
Outfit and equip 10 infantry di-
visions.
Buy 800 B-36 bombers, enough
for 10 B-36 bomber groups.
Buy $3.50 ESQ jet fighters,
enough for 80 jet fighter groups.
Buy enough tanks for 10 armored
divisions.
All this could be had at today's
prices for $4,000, 0,000-and that,
by conservative estimate of military
sources, is just how much initiation
and rising prices have melted away
the purchasing power of the defense
dollar.
In other words, we would have been
able to buy this much more with the
money Congress voted and is now
voting had prices been held to their
pre-Korea levels.
What the military is now preparing
to spend $4,000, 700 for could
have been bought for $27, 900, 900
at pre-Korea prices. (The $30,000,
100000 is a rough estimate of the
amount that will be spent for pro-
curement, research and development,
and other items directly affected by
rising prices out of the SAP, 600, 000,-
900 already voted and now being
voted by Congress for defense.)
The military, like the individual,
has found its dollars constantly melt
ing away in purchasing power as
the months go past.
Specific instances were cited this
week by Chairman LYNDON JOHN
SON, Democrat, of Texas, of the
Senate preparedness subcommittee.
The money which would have
bought 1000 truck tires before Ko-
fore Korea would buy only IS miles
in September and only rs miles in
November.
The money that would buy 49,
900 barrels of fuel oil before Ko-
rea would buy only 400 barrels in
November.
he money that would have
bought 1000 truck tires before Ko-
rea would buy only $50 in Septem-
Der and 720 in November.
The money that would have bought
10000 pairs of khaki trousers be-
fore Korea would buy only 1900
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1951-01-05

Soldiers Home, Columbia Falls:
$4,000 for a new building to re-
lieve housing situation.
HIGHWAYS: Terming the condi-
ton of Montanas highways as ser
ious, the Governor stated that it is
necessary chat we obtain a minimum
of $9,000,00O if we are to take ad-
vantage of federal funds already
available and which may be avail
able and in order to have real high
way program. Pointing out that farm
tO-market roads are tagging behind,
he termed as essential" that this
legislature inaugurate real farm
to-market road program. He also
cited the tight financial spot the
state finds itself in time of disaster
such as snowbound areas involv-
ing entire counties at times, and that
only federal aid had made it possible
to keep rural roads open in the past
couple of winters. But, in asking for
additional highway funds, the Cow
ernor cautioned against any further
tax or license" being placed on pri-
vate passenger vehicles and asked
for adjustment of the So use tax
rs being ircquitable
Concerning the highway patrol, and
the very high calibre of men we ex-
pect to man that organization, he
asked the assembly to appropriate
sufficient funds that salaries com
mensurate with their duties can be
paid.
WATER: Reiterating the policy of
montana waters for Montana peo-
pie" that his administration has fol-
lowed, the Governor reported that IN
''most aspects we have been able to
maintain this policy. However, he
noted that we are in grave danger of
the international Joint Commission
deadlocking over division of Water
river waters, and urged
the legislators to consider memoir
alizing the congress to authorize and
tunnel to Capture these
waters before they cross the Inter
national boundary :"
Miscellaneous: Other recommended
tions by Governor Bonner included:
Careful consideration of the prob
lens facing school financing;
Passage of appropriate legislation
to implement the referendum APP
proving establishment of separate
department of labor.
Substantially increased payments
to victims of Silicosis;
Adequate appropriations to pro-
vide for the needy aged, dependent
children, blind, etc.
Continued on Page Three)
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1951-01-05
Large Loan Approved for
Sun River REA Coop

The Sun River Electric Coop has
been granted a loan of $4,000
by the Rural Identification Admin
istration, a wire from Sen. James E..
Murray advises.
The loan funds will be used on
system improvements and to build
rs miles of new distribution lines
in Cascade, Teton, Chouteau, Lewis
& Clark and Pondera counties.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1951-01-05
Please, Mr.. Legislator -.
DON'T FENCE US I'M

Parking anywhere in the immediate vicinity of the CAPT
toll during each session presents most difficult PROPOSE
on-not only for legislators -butfor us at Voice as
we'll Already couple of occasions have had to
mt orr cars through all kinds of acrobatcs in order to
get into parking lot in front of the Coop building
All ask that at least entry space be left open IN
front of the building for In exchange are
all welcome share the private in front of the build
inc to the limit of it's capacity to park property
Just the building with roadway entrance at head of
Broadway at Montana.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1951-01-05
1850 Crops Set At Third
Largest In Nations History

WASHINGTON, D. C.-(CNs) y
The nations farms produced the
third largest crop in history, the u.
S. Department of Agriculture re-
ports. This record was attained de-
spite adverse weather conditions in
some parts of the country and the
loves planted acreage since 1912.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1951-01-05


present to this legislature, and, if
necessary, to present to the next leg
islature-a program which will con-
solidate departments, eliminate dup
locations of service ;"
Other important parts of his mes
sage urged:
THE ESTABLISHMENT of a CT
william defense and home guard pro-
gram, stating Legislation is neces-
sary to enable the state and the mu-
inequalities lin view of the serious
international sutiation) to take the
action necessary to operate civil de-
tense plans which contemplate the
maximum utilization of state and mu-
nicipal facilities, officials and en-
ployes >" along with sufficient
appropriation to handle this. He also
asked creation of ''home guard"
to replace the National Guard, should
that body be called to duty. Fur
ther and in line with his recommends
ton for consolidation of bureaus, he
asked that such an agency be incor-
porated either within the Adjutant
Generals Department, or else abolish
the latter, and place all three plus the
Disaster Council in Defense Depart
nj lent under the Adjutant General.
BUILDING PROGRAM: After re-
viewing the progress made within the
past two years in improving and
charging facilities at the several
state custodial institutions, the Gov
ernor outlined program of other
needed, and emphasized that
the general fund surplus should be
used for such capital improvements
rather than for regular operation of
the state government. The needed
building program, as outlined by the
Governor, includes:
State Hospital, Warm Springs:
1915, 900 for another X-ray, 1876
patient receiving ward and a 1876
patient dormitory, as immediate
needs.
TR Sanitarium, Galen. 100000 |
for more buildings Tor personnel and |
general improvements.
Deaf & Blind School, Great Falls:
$4,000 for new boiler house and
additional storage space.
Vocstiona School for Girls, Hell
ena: $1O6,125 for replacement of
roofs, construction of boiler room |
and a water tower, and necessary pip
ing for adequate fire protection.
Orphans Home, Twin Bridges:
for a sewage disposal
plan:, water mains, sidewalks and
electrical wiring.
Industrial School, Miles City:
S640,0O0 for a new school building
and more dormitary space.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1951-01-05
fges Reorganization of State
Govern INT, Civilian Defense Program

Outlines Need for Buildings at Cusodial Institutions
And Serious Situation Surrounding Montana Highways
Citing that Montana has least sixty-four
branches of " and 56 other departments Gov
John W. Bonner his the 32nd Legislative Ascend
ly Tuesday night urged that body make Z" complete
reorganization of the administrative machinery of the
government :" To do this long needed piece
lining the Governor recommended that ths legislature
committee reorganization with power authority
Evening star., 1951-03-14

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The Phoenix Jewish news., 1951-01-12
Large Jewish
Group Pledges
Aid in Crisis

NEW YORK, (JTA) = "Com-
plete and unqualified support" for
the program laid down in Presi-
dent Truman's address and his
subsequent State of Emergency
proclamation has been pledged on
behalf of the 350,000 members of
B'nai Birth by Frank Goldman,
president of B'nai Birth.
In telegram to Mr.. Truman,
Goldman declared: "In this unpar-
alleled hour when a confused
world seeks guidance, you have
given it guidance; your word will
go out to the captive peoples
everywhere and give them new
hope, Illuminating their dark night
with the steadfast light of Amer
ican determination and American
leadership; and it will make clear
to them, as you have stated, that
while Americas goal is not war,
but peace - that while we are
willing to negotiate differences
we will not yield to aggression
we will not appease evil"
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1951-01-12

ILL.,, Rock Island, ILL.,, and Daven-
port, Ia, form a jucture known as
the Cities, and are so repre-
sented in basketbalPs m a j o r
league.
Kerner halls from Buffalo,
where he is in the printing and
advertising business, and is in
partnership with Leo Ferris, who
happens to be principal stock
holders of the Syracuse Nationals
in the NBA.
Originally these two boys start
ed their basketball promotions in
their home city, Buffalo, where
they installed team in the Ma
tional League. After losing about
$4,000 in eight weeks, these two
young master minds of the "hard-
wood" flew out to the Tri-Cities
and moved their franchise there,
arranging to play their games in
an Armory.
THEIR START was a rocky
one, and it wasn't until close to
the end of their first season that
the boys began in get break. At
tendance picked up, and the city
was won over to big-time basket
ball.
Kerner has a terrific flair for
promotion and thinks a day is lost
if he doesn't break story or pull
a trick that gains the Blackhawks
or himself measure of notoriety.
After pulling several stunts which
stimulated the audience and which
began to give the club regular
attendance, Kerner bought out
Ferris interest, and Ferris in turn
bought into the Syracuse team,
which by this time was installed
in the NBA.
Both men are still business part
ners in Buffalo, but are rivals of
the widest sort in basketball. AS
a matter of fact, they revel when
they can pull off a deal or trade
which might be a loss to either
one.
Although such cities as Boston,
Philadelphia and Washington are
in the League, little Tri-Cities
manages to draw more patrons to
their games than any of these and
rates just below New York, Min
neapolis, Syracuse and Rochester
in overall attendance and profits
during the past three years.
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1951-01-12
$1,000 Offered
In Contest For
Best Zion Essay

NEW YORK - An information
al essay contest on the relation
ship between Israel and American
Jewry was announced this week
by the Education Department of
the Zionist Organization of Amer
ica.
Prize awards totaling $4,000 in
cash have been made available as
a personal contribution by Ben
jamin G. Browdy, president.
The contest will be conducted
simultaneously in the Uni t e d
States and Israel. Duplicate win
ners will be chosen in the two
countries and duplicate prizes
awarded.
The assigned topic, designed to
strengthen the cultural ties be-
tween the two communities, is as
follows: "What Can Israel Offer
American Jewry = What Can
American Jewry Offer Israeli" 1t
is noted that full consideration
should be given to the role of the
Zionist Organization of America
in this connection.
Closes May IL
Essays must be no more than
500 words in length and may be
written in English, Hebrew or
Yiddish. Closing date for the con-
test is May IL, 1851.
Any American Jew and any citi-
zen or resident of Israel may par
ticipate.
First prize will be $500 in cash,
second prize, 5000; three addi-
tional prizes of 500 each.
Rules may be obtained from the
National Education Department,
Zionist Organization of America,
al E. 42nd St., New York II.
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1951-01-12
Registration Is Still
On for Hobby Work

Edith K. Baum, director of
hobby classes at the Jewish Com.
munity Center, 915 4th st., an
nounced this week registration is
still open.
Adult classes in ceramics and
painting are being conducted by
Sam Brodsky. Mrs. Norma Barer
is instructor for children's dane
ing classes held at Beth Ell Syna-
gogue each Friday from 8 to s
pm. After only a few lessons,
children in the leathercraft classes
are making gifts for their par
ents, under the guidance of Mrs.
Jessie Spencer.
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1951-01-12
Premier Cites War Peril

JERUSALEM TAThe defense problems faced by Israel in
before
Parliament by Premier David Guron who also holds the
post of Minister of Defense.
at emphasize here that the security problem
problem of less than of other states the
said However, double task the event OF
gobal conflict We simultaneously keep to the
second which enemies openly
increases with the approach
of possible global conflict.
destroy Israeli but to annihate
inhabitants of the Jewish sate the Premier continued Secur
worlds chief problem Ben Guron stated This does
inevitable it does that there is
escape the Only the future tell what
the dofthi will be-.
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1951-01-12
Young Peoples Club
Gives PIuffer Fefe

A large number of persons at
tended a platter party given Dec.
25 by the Singletons, civic, cul-
tural and social group of young
unmarrieds.
Festivities included dancing and
community singing. A speciality
dancer performed. Buffet lunch
was served.
The Singletons meet the second
and fourth Mondays of each
month at Beth Ell Synagogue. Next
meeting is Jan. 22.
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1951-01-12
Jews in Sports
Jews In Sports
Tn-Cities on Cage Map OF
u. S., Thanks to Ben Kerner
By Haskell Cohen
fCopyrieht, 1850, Jewish Telegraphie
Agency, Inc.)

ONE OF THE most unique
characters in sports today is Ben
Kerner, affable young owner of
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1951-01-12
More Mothers Are
Needed for March

A call for more mothers to par
ticipate in the Mothers March on
Polio next Monday evening, Jan
Is, was issued by the Infantile
Paralysis Foundation this week.
Volunteers are urged to cal
March of Dimes headquarters al
$4,000. Last year, said polio lead
ers, many lighted homes were not
contacted because there were not
enough workers.
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1951-01-12

Soy you sew n adverflsed In
The Phoenix Jewish News!
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1951-01-12


RICHARD WIDM ARK
will star in the concluding
broadcast of the ''New From
tiers of Human Freedom"
series over station KOY next
Sunday, Jan. Ia, at 8 pm.
The show Is called "The Man
in the Plane" and tells the
story of Col. David Marcus,
American Jew who fought
and died in Israel. A panel
discussion will follow. The
series Is sponsored by the
Greater Phoenix Council for
Civic Unity.
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1951-01-12

the Tri-Ci I'll e s
Blackhawks in
the National
Basketball AS
sociation. Don't
10 o k for Tri-
Cities in your
e e o g r a p h y
b o o k S you
just won't find
such a spot. Ac-
tually, t h r e G
cities. Moline,