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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1951-02-02
enamel and structural weakness.

4 X
Prompted by reports of fluorine
damage to animals, crops and humans
in the neighborhood of aluminium
factories, survey was made and
presented to The Fluorosis Commit
lee of His Majesty's Government in
England by Medical Research Coun-
Gil, in 1949.
The conclusions of this council
stated that although the effects on
human beings proved small, general
agreement suggested that every pos
sible step should be taken to reduce
the amount of fluorine discharged
from the factory.
1t also revealed that the effects on
animal hubandry of fluorine contain
ination of heritage obviously consti-
tutes a serious impeachment to eco
nomic methods of sheep and and cat
tie farming in the area where fac
tories operate.
They advised that in planning new
developments it is only prudent to
site factories in such a way that, so
far as possible, residents are kept out
of the zone known to be most liable
to contamination.
The survey established that geo
graphical and climatic factors play
a large part in determining the dis
tribution and weight of contamina-
ton.
Also not to be denied are the re-
ports from this country that there
has been definite damage to crops
and animal life in the immediate vi
cinity of aluminium plants.
The Harvey Company claims, &C.
cording to latest reports, that they
can dispose of 80 per cent OF fluorint
fumes. However to say that only 1C
per cent will be allowed to escape is
not a conclusive answer. Is it not
possible 10 per cent of a large vol
ume could do as much damage as 100
per cent of small volume?
Another fear expressed by Kali
spell citizens is that the plant will
eventually have its own bauXite re-
duction process which involves an
even more deadly problem. At the
it is understood the bauxite
from which the aluminium is taken
will be reduced at it's source. This
IS so because of the distance and ship
Ding contingencies. In the reduction
IF bauxite the danger rests in the
use of sodium hydroxide approx. 81
per cent lye). This produces an al
Kali waste which creates another dis
oosal problem.
Considered opinions of bacteriol-
ogy and hygiene specialists indicate
hat unless the disposal of solid and
chemical wastes from the bauxite re-
luction process is rigidly controlled
oy legal limitations, the nearest
waters" (Which is the most economi-
,al disposal method) will be so read
ly polluted as to rule out most, if
lot all organic life, including plants
and fish. Also that the F'lathead {
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1951-02-02
CONFRONTED
Aluminium Production Problems

river, from the bauxite reduction
plant to it's confluence with the Clark
Fork, including Flathead lake and
possibly the Clark Fork as far down
stream as Pend Oreille lake. could
be so heavily polluted as to knock
out all normal fish populations and
also to possibly unfavorably affect
human populations. We're bauxite to
become available within favorable
shipping distance what safeguards
are going to be guaranteed?
Do these people want bauXite re-
duction plant operation at all?
The bauXite reduction process is
not the immediate problem but it re-
mains a possible hazard. Once es-
tablished could the company be pre-
vented from installing such a plant?
The risk of air pollution from
fluorine gas fumes is recognized.
What precautions are going to be
tanen to protect the surrounding
country?
In the production of aluminium by
the SOderberg process what other
hazards may be imminent?
Is there a waste disposal problem
from this operation?
In view of the available informa-
ton and because of the unanswered
questions, it is not unreasonable that
the people in this new area of alumni
mum production are asking that all
legal safeguards and assurances be
secured to prevent any of these risks
becoming realities after it is too late
to do anything about them.
Before it is too late these people
should demand to know the actual
potential damage in areas where in
disqualification exists or will exist.
They should know what safeguards
are going to be employed.
They should know the degree of
production they will be guaranteed
by the various methods of safeguards.
In fairness to the Harvey Company
and the people of the KalispeIl area
there should be close scrutiny of the
company's plans in conjunction with
the Montana State Board of Health,
Industrial Hygiene Division, Depart
ment of Agriculture, and delegates
from farmers, livestock growers,
sportsmen and other citizens groups.
A happy conclusion to the problem
and future satisfactory relationship
between the Harvey Company and
Kalispell people can only be evolved
by the security for the future that
these people may feel.
The Harvey Company is entering
into a contract with the federal gov
eminent to finance their operation.
Indirectly the people of the area feel
it is in part their money that is fl
nancing this company. Do they not
have the right to demand that the
in the contracts and with
their full knowledge, secure the ne
cessary safeguards to their present
their future well-being
and health and the great scenic and
dividends characteristic
the area?
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1951-02-02
HEAD AREA CONFRONTED WITH
By GRETCHEN G. BILLINGS

Are the people in the Kalispell area
unduly concerned over the hazards
attendant to the installation of an
aluminium plant in their vicinity?
Do fluorine gas fumes, air polu-
.tion and water pollution present a
risk to farmers, livestock interests
to the citizenry as well as the scenic
values of an area in which an alumni
mum plant operates!
In evaluating this problem there
are several things to be taken into
consideration. Department of Agri-
culture material released in 1899 and
1912 give some basic facts about the
dangers of fluorine.
Medical science has long recogniz-
ed that fluorine in excess effects
teeth and bones in both animals and
humans.
Fluorine is a cumulative poison
with an affinity for calcium, and
long-continued consumption of rela-
lively small quantities produces
chronic fluorosis in all farm animals
and poultry.
Prevention and treatment of fluor-
osis depends on ELIMINATING any
excessive fluorine intake by careful
selection of feeds.
Fluorine is poisonous to human be-
ings in very small amounts. 1t af-
fects the teeth, producing notified
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1951-11-15
Mrs. Myrtle Moore
UDC Hostess Wed.

The Durant Daughters Chapter
U.D.C. fet last Wednesday after
noon in the home of Mrs. Myrtle
Moore with a large attendance.
The meeting was opened with
the ritualistic services conducted
by Mrs. Pearl Magee and follow
ed with a prayer led by Mrs.
Myrtle Moore
During the brief business ses-
sion the chapter voted to give a
nice donation to the Robert E.
Lee Memorial window to be plac-
ed in the Washington Cathedral.
Partisan Leaders" was present
ed by Miss Ruth Howard.
An interesting talk about the
Traditions of Our Southern Mill
taryLeaders" was given by Mrs,
Anna Lou Stevens.
During the social hour the
chapter was favored with several
musical selections played on the
ukelele by Mrs. Walter Odom.
The gracious hostess assisted
by Mrs. Milder Lanfair and Mrs
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1951-11-15
Mrs. Howell Hostess
To Comma Club

Mrs. j. w, Howell was hostess
to the Gamma Literary Club on
Thursday, November 9th. with
Mrs. r. w. Rhyme, Jr. and Mrs
j. A. johnson as program leaders
The program was opened with
scripture and silent PRAYER fol-
lowed by three discussions. Mrs,
J. A. johnson gave a paper on
Our Concern, Every Child"
Mrs. R. w. Rhyme, Jr., told why
Americans Must Vote" Mrs,
Jake Herman gave some helpful
hints on Preventing Accidents
In The Home"
During the business session
committee chairmen reported as
follows: Mrs. ]. C. Robertson re-
ported that the grounds to the
high school gym and been graded
and plans made to plant shrub
berry. Mrs. w. B. Davis reported
that $22.70 had been collected
for CARE packages to Korea in
addition to a box valued at $l4
already sent to Korea. Mrs. Jake
Herman announced plans for de-
corating a children's room at the
District 2 Hospital and Mrs. S
H. Moss, Mrs. ]. A. johnson and
Mrs. L. A. Clements were ap.
pointed to assist her in this pro-
ject
Guests for the afternoon were
Mrs. A. G. Bennett. Mrs. c. G.
Van Keuren. Mrs. Charlotte Tin
dali and Mrs. Maureiohn.
Mrs. Howell served a delicious
salad plate with cheese straws,
nuts, and coffee.
The next meeting will be No
vember 2lst with Mrs. w. E.
Thomas.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1951-11-15
Pickens Guild Holds
November Meetino

The Wesleyan Service Guild
of the Pickens Methodist Church
met on Monday night, November
5th. in the dining room at Reeds
Cafe. with Mrs. Mary Allen and
Miss John Ada Walton as hos.
teSSeS.
Mrs. Ruth Golden gave the de-
votional- assisted by Mrs. Marcy
Dickerson. Mrs. Kathryn Eli
son had charge of the program
with Doris Meek and Mrs. Sadie
Pope taking part.
Mrs. Melvin Worthey gave an
interesting talk on Mexico. She
had several articles and pictures
on display and gave wonderful
explanation of each.
Mrs. Arthur Torrance and Miss
John Ada Walton introduced our
Mission Study on Latin America.
After the benediction a deli
cious salad plate was served to
fifteen members.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1951-11-15
Anna Lynn Thomas
Becomes Bride Of
Floyd Auty

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Thomas
of Lexington announce the mar
riage of their daughter. Anna
Lynn Thomas, to Floyd Autry,
son of Mrs. c. S. Autry and the
late Mr.. Autry of Durant. The
ceremony was performed by the
Rev. P. L. Whitmire of Sturgis.
The bride was very lovely in
a smoke-grey metallic satin dress
with black accessories and a cor
sage of deep American beauty
roses.
After short wedding trip the
couple are making their home
with his mother. Mr.. Autry is
employed by the. Illinois Central
railroad.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1951-11-15
Society X Clubs X p,
Personals
Girl Scout News

The Durant Girl Scouts will
assist Mrs. w. E. Thomas and
Mrs. S. H. Moss in collecting the
needed articles to be sent ito
Charity Hospital in Jackson. Any
item used in the home such as
linen, canned food. toilet arti-
cles, etc, will be mush appreciat-
ed. The donations will be col
lected Saturday morning, No
vember 18th.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1951-11-15
Attend Concert

Attend Concert
Among those attending the
Margaret Truman concert in
Jackson Monday evening were
Mrs. w. p. Taylor, Mrs. L. C..
Lipsey and Mrs. Harry O'Cain.
Miss Elaine Ellard, a Millsaps
student, was one of the ushers
at the concert.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1951-11-15

Rufus Harrington served a de-
lightful salad plate.
The December meeting will be
with Mrs. Walter Odom.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1951-11-15
Called To Grenada

Called To Grenada
MIR. and Mrs. D. M. Barranco
were called to Grenada Saturday
night because of the sudden
death of Mr.. Barranco's brother,
Sam Barranco.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1951-11-15
Visits Brother

Visits Odoms' rs
Miss Jean Bullock Of Jackson
spent the weekend in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Odom.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1951-11-15

Sturkville Visitor
Mrs. G.. D. Ramsey of Stark
vile visited relatives in Durant
Monday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1951-11-15

Jackson Visitors
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Taylor
were jackson visitors THURSDAY
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1951-11-15

Weekend Here -
Mr.. Tennie Bennett spent tho.
weekend here with his familys
Visits Brother
Mrs. Carl Herrin is. spending
this week with her brother, Mr..
c. E. Burrell and fanily,in Nat
chez. She will return Sunday
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1951-11-15
Visits DAUGHTER

Visits Daughter
Mrs. Lee Fleming of Crystal
Springs is visiting in the home
Of her daughter, Mrs. Walter
. Odom.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1951-11-15
In Florida

In Florida
Mrs. j. B. Thompson and DR..
and Mrs. w. B. Hyde are spend
ing two weeks visiting several
cities in Florida.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1951-11-15
Visits Grenada

Visits Grenada
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Birmingham
and Mr.. and Mrs p. Fl. Winborn
visited in Grenada Sunday after
noon.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1951-11-15
In Oxford

In Oxford
Rufus Harrington. who is now
working in Oxford, spent the
weekend with his wife and son
Rufus, Jr.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1951-11-15
Returns Home

Returns Home
Mrs. Clyde Stokes returned
home Friday night from Hender-
son, Tennessee, where she had
been visiting her sister. Mrs.
Pace. Mrs. Pace accompanied
her home but returned Sunday
afternoon.
Evening star., 1951-11-18

spirits, harbOr-
ing a particularly gay and tai
ented group of playwrights and
novelists. There is no place in
that tragic city today for this
once-famous and carefree coffee
house clan.
True, the playwrights' gossamer
inventions usually petered out
after two sparkling acts. leading
knowing American flyer to drop
pamphlets over the town in World
War II suggesting. Surrender
peacefully and we'll give you a
third act"
CAME THE END of free Hun
gary, and the writers emigrated to
Hollywood en- masse. If they ac-
quired a certain reputation for
responsibility and chicanery, it
was the stories they told so freely
about themselves that were re-
sponsible.
For instance. the libelous recipe
for a Hungarian omelet, First
you steal six eggs -" was circu-
lated by a native of Budapest and
it was Hungarian who told me
laughingly, well, I've now sold
precisely the same plot in turn to
M-G-M. RKO and Paramount.
Don't print that yet, how
ever," he added. "I've got a
nibble on it now from Warner
Brothers"
BEST-KNOWN of modern Hun
garian playwrights is Ferenc Mol
mar, author of "Liliom." Proverbi-
ally averse to rising before noon,
Molnar was Mortified when he was
summoned as a witness in a law
suit called for nine am. As he was
dragged from his house at $50,
crowds of workers were passing on
the way to their Offices.
"CoOd heavens cried the
astonished Molnar, 'are all
these people witnesses in that
fool case?'
THE MOST FAMOUS Hunga-
rian-born director in Hollywood
today is the talented Charles
Vidor, who developed Rita Hay
Evening star., 1951-11-18

Yes, Ken-LBskit available for home in handy
and TO- packages It's the famous meat-favored
dog biscuit that's fed Blue Ribbon Winners than
all other brands combined. Its delicious flavor
comes from real meat meal-baked right in. Easy to
MIX absorbs water fast This complete, kennelProved
food is also fortified with Nurgene natures rich COM
binaton of vtamins and chorophyll. Costs you only
pennies srptngt Get KenL Biskit today at your favor
lite store-in the new and ID. packages, or in Is
and SO ID. bags.
Evening star., 1951-11-18

Hungarian Charles Vidor. =.
served at the hotel, and stuck
closer than a mustard plaster to
his side. When the producer
wished to visit his mothers grave,
he again outmaneuvered his rival
editor and hired a private car for
the journey.
At the cemetery he at last
suffered a setback. Kneeling at
the edge Of the mothers grave,
beating his breast and sob
bing. was the editor of the
other paper.
Evening star., 1951-11-18

worth from a dancing girl to -
well, what would you say she is to-
day? Vidor recentlyreceived a copy
of new novel from an author who
was still trapped in Budapest.
The dedication was in Eng
lish. 1t read, ''For my dear
friend, Charles Nidor, in graft
tude for all the things he is GO
ing to do for me"
SOME YEARS before the Hun
garians massed in Hollywood, a
forerunner, an all-powerful movie
potentate, returned to Hungary,
his native land, for a visit. The
editors of Budapest's two biggest
newspapers, bitter rivals. and
both itching for some of that
fabled American largess, We'd with
each other to provide him with
lavish entertainment.
One, however, consistently beat
the other to the punch. He met
the producer at the station, drove
him to a special suite he had re-
Evening star., 1951-11-18

In THE DAYS
L. before Hum
gary as en-
quilted in the
II ed terror,
Budapest was a
city of laughter
and bubbling
ss
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1951-05-15
RemOdeIed for -.
Grain Plus Livestock
By Z. C. ANDERSON, State Director
u. S. Soil Conservation Service

crops. The cash grain-wheat-is
grown only on land not needed to
produce feed for the livestock, how
ever.
Complete Reorganization
His conservation plan has resulted
in a complete reorganization of land
use on the land he owns. Starting
four years ago, he got the help of
technicians Of the Soil Conservation
service to work out the plan.
The conservation survey made by
the SCS, to determine land capabili-
ties, the actual causes Of the erosion
problems, and the conservation meas
ures needed, showed that some of the
land in crops was not suited for Gull
tivation while part of the land used
as range was suitable for crops.
Now the grassland and cropland
are intermingled, with the crops laid
out in contour strips except on the
bottom where the land is nearly
level. In those parts of the former
pasture where contour crop strips
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1951-05-15

were plowed out, the native sod was
left in buffer strips. On the other
hand, land not suited for cultivation
and buffer strips in the old cropland
had to be seeded. Crested wheat
grass is being used, and good stands
have been obtained where seeding
has been completed. Some seeding
remains to be done.
"All in all" Lund commented, I've
got little more grassland than ! had
but even SO, my crop production is
already little higher than it was"
Doesn't it make operations little
more difficult? mo. I think they
are a little easier"
Farming, on the Level
"Oh, sure, it takes a little while
to get the hang Of it. But on the
other hand you're not climbing hills
all of the time, either. Travel is on
the level all Of the time, which is
easier, and the fields aren't bumpy
like they get when you farm up and
down hill.''
The fact that the cropland and
grassland are intermingled doesn't
cause any trouble either, he con-
tinued. That is because, with the
cattle being put out on the rangeland
for the grazing season they are gone
from the home place before the crops
are up, and by the time they are
brought home, the crops have been
harvested.
Grass in the buffer strips is cut
for hay and baled. Then, the late
season growth provides ample for
age for winter use, he said. The cat
tie now have both grass and stubble
to Craze together, and hay and feed
grains to be fed to them during the
feeding period.
Its too early to judge the full
results of this conservation plan yet, .
Lund said, because it's not quite
complete. We still have some grass
seeding to do in the buffer strips.
Results Evident
''But some results are already evi-
dent. For one thing, runoff has beer
reduced greatly. That means thai
more of the moisture is being saved
for use by the crops and grass nc
they show it.
Besides that, both wind erosion
and water erosion have been con
trolled. No more of those pesk.
gullies that had to be plowed in ever!
spring and then made harvesting
rough on the machinery. Beside
that, one big gully that had made
good start has been stopped in it
tracks and is healing up now.
"Those things assure that even
conservation does not increase Pre-
duction. it will keep erosion fror
reducing it further. But indication
I've seen make me think that pre-
duction will increase somewhat.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1951-05-15

+IT USED TO BE, when took the
noon lunches out to the men, knew
right where they would be. The farm
land was all together in one place.
But now, since this contour strip
cropping has been started, have to
60 to the top of that hill near the
house and locate them, because the
farm land is spread out all over the
1000 acres"
That was Mrs. Gordon Lund's first
reaction to the conservation plan that
her husband has put on his COM
bination grain farm-livestock ranch
IS miles north of Wolf Point in CO.
operation with the Froid and G1l-
bertson-B ainville soil conservation
district.
That's just what was the matter =
Lund commented. CAL the culti-
waited land was together, in square
fields, and erosion was getting pretty
bad on the slopes. Even here, where
rainfall during the year doesn't
amount to a great deal, runoff can
cause gullies. And some were de-
veloping on my place. Wind erosion
was getting to be quite a problem.
too"
Follow Grass Ways TO Lunch
And Mrs. Lund agreed that her
first reaction was the result of hav-
ing to change habit Since she takes
the lunches out to the men in pick
up truck, it is no more of a trick to
drive up the hill near the house than
any other hill on the place. Then,
having located where the men are
working, she drives over smooth
grassed buffer strips to get to them
Lund's layout totals 10000 acres
of which he owns 1000 acres and
leases 5000. The old home place is
included in the land he owns. The
leased land is Indian owned, mostly
grazing land on which he has graz.
ing rights. Together, the owned anc
leased lands form one large, un.
broken block
The leased range land is used fol-
spring, summer, and fall grazing. The
land Lund owns is grazed in the fall
winter and spring and used for pro
duction of both feed and cash grain
k4a,I5 Io5I
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1951-05-15
Gardens md Orchards
Grow Strawberries
in Barrels
By E. z. ISAAc
Extension HorticuIturist


space. Some succeed but many fail
in this novel way of growing berries.
Some of the difficulties encountered
are: Cd Injury to plants caused by
settling of soil, ~ maintaining a
uniform degree of moisture in all
parts Of the barrel, CD the soil dries
out in winter, "a providing winter
protection.
Making Barrel
Select a barrel with iron hoops.
Remove all hoops that interfere
with placement of holes. Bore four
holes Y inch in diameter in the
bottom of the barrel to drain off
surplus water. Before filling the
barrel with soil place a small angu-
lar stone over each hole. The stones
are placed over the holes to prevent
loss Of sand and soil.
Space five rows of holes, IL to a
row, around the barrel. The lower
row should be inches from the
bottom of the barrel and the upper
row inches from the top. The holes
should be IL inches in diameter.
Place 2 inches of coarse sand or
fine gravel in the bottom of the bar
rel. Next fill with soil to the top Of
the bottom row of holes. Use a fer
tile, sandy loan soil that is just
moist enough to pack we'll Tramp
or lamp the soil until packed firmly.
The soil should come just to the top
of the holes It will be necessary to
add more soil during the packing
process in order to attain the exact
1 level required.
Set Plants
Loosen the soil around the holes
and set the bottom row of plants.
Insert plants through the holes and
set the same depth as required for
planting in field or garden. Spread
the roots out well and firm soil
about them. Then continue to fill
the barrel with soil about half way
up to the next row of holes. When
that level of soil has been reached
place drain tile, IL inches long and
8 to 4 inches in diameter, upright
in the center of the barrel Fill the
tile with coarse sand. Then continue
filling the barrel with soil to the
top of the next row of holes.
Don't forget to lamp the soil while
adding each layer. After planting
the second row, raise the tile to
nearly its full length and again fill
with sand. Be sure to let the sand
settle when lifting the tile. Repeat
these operations until the five rows
have been planted. Fill the barrel
with soil to within X inch of the
top. There will be room for severa.
plants, spaced about 6 inches apart
at the top of the barrel.
Tile Waterer
When lifting the tile for the las
time leave its top flush with the tol
of the barrel and do not fill will
sand. 1t is to be left in the barre
for irrigating the lower rows. 0
plants. Fill the tile with water eacl
day during the growing season. Ap
ply water at the top of the barrel t
irrigate the two upper rows Q
plants.
Place the barrel in full sun. Set
on bricks or blocks to keep it off tn