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Evening star., 1951-09-08

Legal distillers are vigorously
opposed to increasing the Fed
eral tax on their products.
They point out that bootlegging
and moonshining virtually van
ished in 1884, when the tax on
legal whisky was only 50 gal
Ion. 1t was raised to $2.25 in
1898 to SO in 1910, to 81 in
l941, to S6 in 1912 and to 50
en- April /. 1914.
The House already has ap-
proved the proposal to raise the
tax to $10.50, and the measure
now IS pending before the SEN
ate.
The "revenooers" know their
job will be made much more
difficult if Congress increases
the tax. and the alcohol tax
unit plans to ask for funds to
hire 100 additional agents if the
increase is finally voted.
Well be able to handle them
with the additional men," says
Claude B. Cooper. chief of the
ATU enforcement division.
But the moonshiners aren't
waiting for Congress to appro-
pirate the money for additional
agents. They're rushing pro-
ductlon of whisky as fast as
they can.
Still seizures in Virginia last
year jumped to $50, as COM
pared to 486 the previous year.
In Maryland, n stills were cap
tured, as compared with IS the
preceding years.
Most of the Virginia stills are
concentrated around the Dismal
Swamp area below Norfolk and
IN the mountains near the Ten.
nessee border.
In the recent raids in Wise
Evening star., 1951-09-08
Two Candidates File
In Nearby Virginia

Two candidates jumped into
nearby Virginia political races
yesterday as the deadline passed
for filing for the November
general election.
In Arlington. Jacob Bechtel, IA
of GOA South Carlin Springs road
announced he would make a fifth
try for election to the County
Board.
Mr.. Bechtel is the ninth person
to enter the race for the two board
seats that become vacant at the
end of this year.
In Fairfax County, Paul E
Rhinehart. jr., filed as an inde-
pendent candidate for the County
Board of Supervisors from Dranes-
vile district.
Mr.. Rhinehart had delayed sale
of $11.5 million in bonds which
were approved to build schools
and a courthouse addition. A court
order finally was issued to prevent
further effective opposition by Mr..
Rhinehart to the sale.
Mr.. Rhinehart, Al, a farmer,
lives near Vienna. In the Novem-
Evening star., 1951-09-08

County-Scene of the dramatic
trial of Edith Maxwell, mountain
school teacher who killed her
father several years ago-un-
dercover agents Of the ATU sue
ceeded in gaining the conf
dence of men whose forebears
had been making whisky for
generations.
At the still, the raw moon
shine cost SIS a gallon. The de-
livered price ranged between $6
and 81 gallon. depending on
the distance it had to be hauled.
In Pound. the shine" sold for
$3.50 a pint retail.
The quality of the shine"
varies.
The undercover agents met
one operator near his still in the
hollow of Hoggs Fork. He didn't
have any to sell and he was
disgusted:
That last batch I made was
real good, and it went so fast I
haven't got any left to drink
myself" he told the agents. II
ran of four barrels, and then I
ran it through the still again.
Course, I made it to sell, but I
drank some myself, and I got
pretty high. 1t was real good.
Now some of these fellows put off
whisky that won't hardly bead
and runs about 1880 proof. But
not mine. I'll have some more
in a few days. You fellows come
back" ri
When the agents came back,
they we're with q raiding party
and they destroyed the still.
Guns were fired as the raiders
made their way through the
woods and no one was around
the still.
Two-way radios and walkie-
Evening star., 1951-09-08
Two Montgomery Men
Convicted in Gamma
Cases; Third on Trial
By the A.socia,ed Press

ANNAPOLIS. Sept. 8.-Two
Montgomery County men were
convicted of gambling charges
yesterday in Anne Arundel County
Circuit Court, while a third man
of Glen Burnie went on trial to-
day on similar charges.
Judge Benjamin Michaelsor
was hearing testimony against
Nick Andrews of Glen Burnie
owner of seven slot machines con-
fiscated in a raid on st. Helena
Island. Andrews is being trieo
without jury at his request.
John Emory, Silver Spring res
taurant proprietor who leased the
island, was convicted yesterday by
a jury of knowingly permitting
illegal gambling at the island
clubhouse.
Lacked Licenses, Too.
/ The jury also found Emory
guilty of operating gambling ma
chimes illegally, and not having
a traders license or a restaurant
license.
Emory said he had not obtained
licenses for his slot machines be-
cause he thought the islands own
er had them. Judge Michaelson
deferred sentencing.
Earlier, without a jury, the
judge fined Eugene J. C. Raney of
Kensington, owner of st. Helena,
$500 for knowingly permitting
gambling on his premises.
Judge Michaelson first fined
Raney $1,000 and costs before he
realized $500 was the maximum
allowed. He told Raney that if he
were brought gack on similar
charges. "you will go to the House
Of Correction"
Island Is in Severn River.
Police last July 81 made q
routine check" of the 18-acre
island, about S miles from here ir
Little Round Bay on the Severn.
On the first trip. police saw the
slot machines and asked for the
licenses. None was produced.
Returning later, they found ne
slot machines, but upon investi-
eating uncovered two in a garage
on the mainland. The other five
were in Raney's house near the
island clubhouse.
A dozen prominent people testi-
fed to Raney's high character.
Among them were Representa-
tive Beall, Republican, Of Mary
land; State Senator D. Kenneth
Mclaughlin, Republican, Of
Washington County; Chief Judge
Joseph D. Mish of the 4th judi
cial circuit, and Judge Alfred F
Noyes of the Montgomery County
Juvenile Court.
Evening star., 1951-09-08
Foirfox Police Puy Raise
Request Before Board

A request by the Fairfax Coun-
ty Police Association for a joint
meeting with the board Of super
visors to discuss a possible pay
increase will be considered py
the board September IL.
The police association reported
ly asked for discussion of over
time pay and an increase in per-
sonnel and equipment.
The pay scale now starts at
$2,700 for beginning policemen.
The letter did not indicate how
much Of an increase will be sought
'by tho association.
Evening star., 1951-09-08

talkies are used by the ATU
men to track down the stills.
The moonshiners drive hun
dredS of miles from their stills
to buy the sugar and yeast they
need. They buy several hundred
pounds of sugar in S and 10
pound packages, paying 10 cents
a pound for it.
Any large purchase of sugar
soon arouseS the interest of
Federal agents. They follow
the purchaser to his home and
then began a systematic hunt
for the still.
The Federal agents and in
spectors for the ABC Board
agree that very little of the
moonshine comes to market in
Washington. Most of it Is con-
Sumed in the rural areas near
the still country.
Bootleggers here buy tax-paid
liquor at retail stores and sell
it after closing hours at pre-
MUM prices. So far, they have
been unwilling to run the risk
of being charged with posses
sion of untaxed whisky.
But on a fifth of good bour-
bon, which sells for $3.50 in
Washington now, the Federal
tax is $1.80 and the District
tax. Is cents. Bootleggers,
watching the tax go higher, may
soon turn to the moonshine
producers for a cheaper source
Of supply.
The Federal agents insist that
rum-running will never return
to Maryland and Virginia high
ways on the scale that existed
before repeal.
But the moonshiners and
bootleggers indicate they are
willing to try.
Evening star., 1951-09-08
zoning Commission Of Five
Named for Town Of Fairfax

A five-member zoning commits
sion was appointed for the town
of Fairfax yesterday by Fairfax
Circuit Court Judge Paul Brown.
Named to the commission were
Edgar A. Prichard, an attorney,
as chairman; George D. Hardy,
an engineer; Walter T. Ralph,
surveyor; Albert R. Sherwood,
member of the town council and
contractor. and r. Delmedge
Tremble, a Government employe
All are residents of the town
land were suggested for appoint
menNby Mayor Robert Walker.
Evening star., 1951-09-08
Butler Lauds Macarthur
Stand as Only Right One
BY the Assoeioied Press

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va, Sept. 8
Senator Butler, Republican, of
Maryland said here last night that
Gen. Macarthur seems to be the
only person in authority" who
knows what he is doing"
The Senator censured the Tru-
man Administration for forbic-
ding Gen. Macarthur to bomb the
Yalu River bridges in Korea and
added:
There is something very wrong
in Washington when a generals
order to his men in the field is
countermanded by a civilian at
home"
Senator Butler addressed some
400 delegates attending the Mary
land State utilities fall confer
ence at the Cavalier Hotel.
Evening star., 1951-09-08
'MotorcycIist Dies
|After Crash With Car

An alexandria motorcyc!iSt died
in Alexandria Hospital last night
from head and leg injuries suf-
fered when he collided with a
car on Route l at Groveton. Va.
He was Edgar Wilburn Robert
son, 81, a plumber, of Mount Ver-
non Tourist Court, State police
reported.
Police identified the driver of
the car, who was not injured, as
lMrs. Thyra E. Higgason. 35, OF
412 Queens lane, Groveton, Va.
I Another motorcycle rider was
severely injured early today in
Maryland. He was identified by
Anne Arundel County police as
Phillip Martin, 20, of Baltimore
Police said Mr.. Martin collideo
head-on with a car on Grain
highway near Defense highway
He was taken to Anne Arundel
General Hospital, where doctors
said one of his legs may have tc
be amputated.
The cars driver was identified
as Walter L. Tucker, 26, of Balti-
more. He was not charged pend
ing investigation.
The father of an Arlington
woman, who was killed with her
husband Thursday in an upstate
New York traffic accident, died
yesterday of injuries suffered in
the same accident. He was James
Wheeler Brown, 81, prominent
farmer Of Havre de Grace, Md.
The Associated Press reported
that Mr.. Brown died in an Albany
hospital.
His Son-in-law and daughter
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Feltman, of
1917 North Abingdon street, Ar
|lington. had picked him up We'd
nesday to take him with them on
a vacation trip through New York
State.
Evening star., 1951-09-08
Beard, Luroy Publisher,
In Stute Senate Race
BY The Asseeioted Press

LURAY. Va, Sept. 8.-Eugene
Beard, Luray publisher, has filed
as an independent candidate for
the State Senate from the oath
district. He will run against Sen
ator Raymond Guest, of Front
Royal, the Democratic nominee.
The district includes the city OF
Harrisonburg and the counties OF
Page, Rockingham, Warren ano
Rappahannock.
Evening star., 1951-09-08
School Enrolment Rises

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. Sept
8 (SpeciaD ENROLMENT figures
for the city public schools which
opened this week show a total OF
3,39" pupils-2.808 in the white
schools and 591 in the Negro ele-
mentary school. This Is an in
crease of As over registration al
the start of school q year ago.
Evening star., 1951-09-08
Church in Wheaton
To Mark Anniversary

Hughes Methodist Church at
10700 Georgia avenue, Wheaton,
will celebrate it's third anniversary
tomorrow with special services at
$3.50 am. and II am.
A church picnic is planned from
3 to Z pm. at Kramer's Swimming
Pool, Sandy Spring. Robert T.
Snee Is chairman Of the picnic.
Evening star., 1951-09-08
Cronford-PIoskett Reunion

The 18th annual meeting of the
-Plaskett Union will be
held at 11:15 am. tomorrow In
the Crawford Memorial Methodist
Church. Lorton, Va.
Evening star., 1951-09-08

JUDGE DUNCAN HONORED-Judge James r. Duncan of
andria Civil and Police Court receives national American
gOn certificate for mertoriOus
Kser Legion department adjutant Virginia the
citation to the ur at ceremonies last night GadSby Tavern
Alexandria Looking H. ColIinger,
stalled last night commander of Alexandria Post a. Judge
Duncan who commander of the Russell Mitchell Post 6O9 of
the Veterans of Foreign Wars received similar citation from
that organization last Aprii Star staff PhOtoA
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-08-15

Some churches, through Farm and
Home Committees. have been lend
ing a hand to young couples who
want to locate on the land, and who
will, in turn, strengthen the local
church.
A. Is the Church Making Differ
ence in the Way People Live? Mon
signor L. G. Liguitti, national direc-
tor of the Catholic Rural Life Con-
ference, pointed up this question
recently by suggesting some rules
for Christian farmers. THE Chris
tan farmer" he said, pays a just
wage to his hired hands. No matter
who your hired hand is, or what his
color, he is Gods creature. j "A
Christian farmer does not cheat or
chise1, even when he can get away
with it. A Christian farmer is.
ever generous toward the poor and
lowly." Some churches have taken
this matter of helping the unfortu-
nate seriously, and have welcomed
and resettled families of DPS
delayed pilgrims"
5. Does the Church Cooperate
With Other Churches? Happily, we
have seen decreasing emphasis on
sectarianism in recent years.
An old story recounts that in a
little crossroads community small
congregation met in a Methodist
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-08-15

TWO CHURCH BUILDINGS are
pictured on this page. One is un-
painted, dilapidated. The belfry has
blown off and never been restored.
The other church, located in small
community in dryland wheat coun-
try gives an impression of beauty
and ample spaciousness. The pre-
fabricated steel spire stands out in
open country where it reminds peo-
pie for miles around that here is a
center of Christian worship and
service.
Because the Montana Farmer
Stockman shares the conviction
that the church makes diff
ference in the life of any community,
it is cooperating with the Montana
Council of Churches, the Montana
Catholic Rural Life Conference. and
other church groups to sponsor a
church-of-t he-year-award. We want
to honor one outstanding Protestant
church and one outstanding Roman
Catholic church, both of them in
communities of less than 5000 popu-
lation. At the end of this article is
nomination blank. If you know
of a local church that is making a
real contribution to the life of its
community, will you fill in one of
these blanks and mail it in?
Qualifications
What are the qualifications that
such church should have?
l. We mentioned the appearance
of the building, and this is important
since it tells us how much the people
care about their church. Here are
some other questions that should be
considered.
2. Does il have a vital program
for children and youth? If any
church is gathering place for mid
dle-aged and older people, its doom
is sealed. Children and youth, fac
ing an uncertain future and man,
alluring temptations, need the I'm
dergirding that only Christian train
ing can give. Here in Montana, wit
our abundant natural beauty, man,
churches use summer camping t
increase the participation of thei
youth in the church program.
8. Do young married couples tax
an active interest? In some Of on
august IS. 1851
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-08-15
We're Looking for Outstanding Country Churches for.
Church-of-the Year Award
For a Montana Church
By REV. ROGER Robson, c5airn,au
ToO0 Country Department,
Moutau Council Of Churches

communities, they don't because
they usually move away. They say
they can't settle down on a farm
because they aren't able to secure
the necessary financial backing.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-08-15

church and sang the hymn, will
There Be Any Stars inM My Crown?''
Across the road, a small Baptist
group answered from their church,
mo, Not One!"
A national Presbyterian church
official, Dr.. H. N. Morse, wrote re-
Gently, Church. organizations. no
less than individuals, must learn the
lesson that they cannot live to them
selves alone . and as they are
learning it they are pioneering in
the field of practical Christian CO
operation. The Christian Rural
Overseas program, sending COM
modities abroad y for distribution
through church agencies, it is prac-
teal demonstration of cooperation,
as it represents both Catholic and
Protestant relief efforts.
6. Does the Church Constantly
Reach Out? Do newcomers in the
community feel welcome in the
church, or do they feel as if they
are intruders? Are church members
working to bring others into their
fellowship of faith-in other words,
is the church truly evangelistic?
These are few Of the questions
that we ask when we:try to evaluate
the work of the local church. You
can think of Others If you have
read this far, you are probably
thinking of one or two churches
that rate pretty well: Use the cou-
pom to nominate one for the church
of-the-year award. The churches
that are considered have to be in
communities of 5000 population OF
less churches of the crossroads
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-08-15


How much of it is a matter for each
farmer or rancher to decide, but
there is no better crop in Montana
for conserving soil and water than
grass.
Grass Saves Water
In most of Montana, water limits
the amount of crop we can grow,
whether it be grass or a cultivated
crop Therefore, it pays to make the
best use of all the water that falls.
On rangelands a good growth of
wel1-managed grass is very effec-
tive in reducing runoff.
The soil under good grass is
porous and will absorb large
amounts of rainfall in a short time.
For this reason, stockwater ponds
having their drainage area in well
kept pasture, do not fill with water
as rapidly as where some Of the
drainage is from cultivated land or
poor pasture.
Most of the water that falls on
soil that is well erased, is stored
for the future growth of more grass.
Thus this cycle can be made to work
for the rancher. On the other hand,
if the stand of grass is poor, the soil
pores are closed and the surface is
slicked over by beating raindrops
causing more runoff Thus, the cycle
will be working against the rancher.
Grass Saves Soil
A good stand of grass saves the
soil in many ways. The grass plants
form dense protective cover over
the soil shielding it from wind, from
the beating effect of raindrops, and
from moving surface water. The
tough, fibrous grassroots bind the
soil together as though it were tied
with string. When the roots and
leaves decay, they leave humus or
organic matter. This serves as a glue
to hold the minute soil particles to-
gether loosely in crumbs. Thus held,
they are less subject to movement
by wind and water.
It is this humus that improves the
filth of the soil, and sometimes in
creases the yield of crops that fol-
low. Farmers well know that con-
tinuous cereal cropping depletes this
humus causing breakdown of soil
into its finely divided particles.
Thus, when such soils are exposed
to wind and water, they erode. For
these reasons, long time grass rota-
tons of grass and cereal crops have
been recommended for much of the
dryland of eastern Montana.
Improve Soil Fertility
Productive irrigated pastures Of
grasses and legumes not only save
soil and water, but actually ado
fertility. The upper six inches o.
soil where irrigated pastures have
been grown are found to contain
much more organic matter and thus
more nitrogen. This is especial,
true where legumes have been in
Guided in the pasture. for sucl
plants fix free nitrogen into the sol
from the air.
At the Huntley experiment station
irrigated pastures have been in
Guided in regular rotation with othe
irrigated crops. The result has bee
an increase in yield of crops follow
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-08-15
NOMINATION
church-of- Year Award

Church ............. ........
Pastor ............ .......
Address ..... .......
Person submitting
Nomination ...................
Address ....... .....
Your description of the church
and your reasons for nomination
will be welcomed. Use separate
sheet of paper.
Address to Montana Farmer
Stockman, Box 1929, Great Falls,
Montana.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-08-15
Grass Saves Soil, Water
For Peak Utilization
By {. w. BRINK
Montana Extension Service
Soil COnseyvationist
By B. w. BRINK

Editors Note: This is the fifth
in series Of five articles deal
ing with the major phases of the
Grassland Program sponsored
by Montana State college in CO.
operation with the U. S. Depart
ment of agriculture.
TITS TENACIOUS FIBERs hold
the earth in place, and prevent its
soluble components from washing
into the wasting sea" When Senator
John ingalls, made this eloquent
statement about grass in 1872 he
didn't have the present Montana
grasslands program in mind. But it
fits now, perhaps even better than
it did in Senator ingalls, time be-
cause we know more about WHY
and HOW grass saves soil and
water.
Montana farmers and ranchers are
faced with this question can 1
maintain peak production to meet
emergency needs without serious
loss of soil fertility and the soil it.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1951-08-15

self? The best answer to this is grass.
How much of it is a matter for each
farmer or rancher to decide, but
there is no better crop in Montana
for conserving soil and water than
grass.
Kodiak mirror., 1951-12-15
NO1tCE Sfofemens of Charges and Schedules

Ass~ ~&sa0~~uVS All concerned are hereby notified that the Kodiak Shop per Bus is now operating, and shall continue to operate ac- to the following sche- Jules and fares:
 I. Mission Road Run: Every 30 minutes, on the Hour and the Half-Hour, beginning at 500 A. M., and continuing until HOO P. M., with sole exceptions of Noon and 12::30 P. M. Each run shall begin at the specified times from the downtown Bus Parking Zone, to the Baptist Mis- sion, and return. Mill Bay Road:
 Scheduled runs at 1O:2O A. M., 12:5O P. M., 3:20 P. M., 6:20 P. M., and 9::20 P. M. This Run shall begin at the downtown Bus Parking Zone to the Montmartre Inn, and re- turn.
 City Dock Run:
 Scheduled runs at 10:50 A. M, 2:5O P.M., 6:50 F.. M., and $50 P. M. This, Run shall begin at the downtown Bus Parking Zone to the Office on the Kodiak City Dock, and return. No scheduled Runs before 12:45 P. M. on Sundays and Holidays.
 II. Fares:
 Fare per person, over age IA, shall be 25 cents in each direction carried; Children below age 6, and accompanied by parent, no charge;
Kodiak mirror., 1951-12-15

Children below age 6, but not accompanied by parent, shall pay 10 cents. All school children going to or returning from school shall pay 10 cents; Children age 6 and over, but less than age IA, shall pay 10 cents.
 [Signed]
 Tenora Rockney, d-b-a Kodiak Shopper Bus
Kodiak mirror., 1951-12-15
NOTICE

The Informal Group of Christian Scientists meet for Sunday services in the main floor of the Bank Building ev- cry Sunday at Il am.
 Sunday School is held at the same hour.
Kodiak mirror., 1951-12-15
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Evening star., 1951-12-27
Sfassen Speech May AffecI
Eisenhower as Candidate
BY the Assoeioied Pres.

Republican Eisen hover for
President hackers reportedly are
doing some f1nger-crossing in
advance of Harold E. Stassen's
scheduled disclosure tonight OF
the role he plans in the 1852
presidential campaign.
G. 0. P. supporters of Gen
Eisenhower are understood to feel
that what Mr.. Stassen says In a
Philadelphia speech could have a
profound effect on the generals
chances for top spot on the, party
ticket.
Mr.. Stassen, president of the
University Of Pennsylvania and
former Governor Of Minnesota
recently conferred with Gen
Eisenhower in Paris. Mr.. Stassen
indicated before the meeting that
the talk would be an important
factor in his decision whether te
seek the Republican presidential
nomination again. He bid un-
successfully for it in 1948.
Mr.. Stassen declined comment
on the Paris conversation wher
he left Gen. Eisenhower. who ha.
kept publicly silent on whether
he will be a candidate. When HI
returned to the United State.
Saturday. Mr.. Stassen said hi
would disclose his 1852 plans ir
tonight's speech.