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Evening star., 1952-10-20
This American Prosperity

Democratic campaign spokesmen are laying
heavy emphasis on the prosperity" of the
American voter as a compelling reason for
keeping the party in power. The theme is,
"the people have never had it so good" with
the corolary contention that Democratic ad-
minstration of Government is responsible and
should, therefore, be continued.
Statistics may be applied, of course, to
prove" almost any point of view, depending
upon terms of reference and the weighting
given to each pertinent element. The obvious
support for the Democratic claims lies in the
facts of high employment and high dollar in
comes, as compared for example to 1899. 1t Is
further obvious that Government policies under
Democratic administration, and particularly
Government spending, have played a major
part in creating this form of prosperity.
It is appropriate however, to apply exacting
specifications to this measurement OF individual
prosperity. The Tax Foundation, Inc, private
research group, has done this to demonstrate
that dollar prosperity, at least, is not neces-
sarily real prosperity in terms of the individual
being better of.
Taking 1899 and 1852 as the comparative
years, the foundation has applied three quail
tying conditions to the income statistics COM
piled by Government sources. One was that the
statistics were reduced to disposable personal
income that is after personal taxes; second
was that the figures were adjusted to con-
slant purchasing power dollar; and third was
that the statistics were expressed on per
capita basis. Cost-of-livng indces and taxes
both up substantially since 1899, were given
an allowance.
A variety of comparisons was the result
But perhaps the most. interesting to the nom
economist was contained in a table showing
the amount of net income required in 1852 for
an individual to be as well of, and to be better
of, in terms of disposable personal income
as against 1899. For married couple with two
children, $4,000 net income in 1899 was equiv
alent to $4,2 200 this year and $4,945 is needed In
1852 to reach the status of being better of. The
$4,000 income of 1899 is matched by $25,607
and 1856 in the same categories.
National wealth, the public debt, produc-
tivity and various other yardsticks can be cited
as evidences of prosperity or lack of it, In
the last analysis, most individuals measure their
own financial well-being by formulas all their
own. Dollars probably have greater appeal than
true purchasing power or an intangible equity
in the national wealth. In all logic, however, the
broad claim that "the people have never had
1t 50 good" merits careful scrutiny.
Evening star., 1952-10-20
Furs and Tuxes
Citizen.

attended a meeting Of the East Falls
Church Citizens Association to hear
candidates for the Arlington County
Board speak. Not knowing any Of them
personally, I went with an open mind.
I write this letter to comment on what
feel to be the most shocking statement
I've ever heard from a candidate for
public Office.
refer to Mrs. Martha Gammon's
reply to a question put to her on
whether she was in favor Of an increase
in the business privilege tax. Mrs. Gam
mon said she had attended the hearing
on this, and had made notes, as was
her custom. She said doctor appeared
and spoke against an increase in the
tax. The doctor had to leave early, and
as his wife Joined him, Mrs. Cannon
noticed that she was wearing very
beautiful fur coat. Mrs. Cannon said,
land I quote) II certainly wish had
a coat like that" Mrs. Cannon further
stated she felt that If the doctor could
afford to buy his wife fur coat. he
Evening star., 1952-10-20
The Real Issue in Coal

The courageous ruling by the Wage Stabili-
cation Board in the coal case promises to bring
an early test of the ability of this Government
to govern.
This ruling holds that the miners, under the
most liberal Interpretation of the stabilization
formula, are entitled to only $1.sO of the 81 30
wage increase recently agreed upon in negotia-
tions with the mine operators In announcing
this decision the board said 1T must be our
hope that the sound common sense of the coal
miners and the wisdom of their leaders will lead
them to share in the national endeavor to re-
main strong and free. For both the miners and
their leaders must know that freedom-their
freedom-cannot long survive when the suprem-
acy of law is challenged by naked power"
The early indications are that this was an
expression of a vain hope. There has been no
word from John L. Lewis, but reports from the
coal fields are to the general effect that the
miners are staying away from the pits.
The practical effect of this is to refrain from
calling STRIKE but to achieve the same result
by refusal on the part of the men to work.
This would present the Government with
dih1cult challenge for under our laws the miners,
as individuals, cannot be compelled to work. The
last contempt proceedings against Mr.. Lewis
failed because the evidence presented to the
court suggested, not that strike was in effect,
but rather that the men were simply refusing
to work.
Whether Mr.. Lewis will choose to pursue a
similar course this time remains to be seen He
undoubtedly can get his miners back to work
If he wants to do so. On the other hand, it is
just as probable that he can keep them out of
the mines without a formal strike call if he
wishes. In either event the real issue is clear
the authority of the Government is challenged
by the miners and that challenge is being re-
inforced by resort to naked power. In the face
of such challenge there must be no capitua-
ton.
Evening star., 1952-10-20
Even the Loser May Set a Vote Record

OF course, there is big difference
between potential voter-a mere
digit in long column Of f1gures-and
a live citizen, who, first of all, takes
the trouble to qualify by registration
under the laws of his State, and then,
secondly. actually goes to the polls and
records his choice on Election Day.
Highest registration of voters-up to
that time-was sc million in 1948.
Estimates for this year approximate
73 million.
But Is million of those who registered
in 1948 failed to vote. in addition to
% million of voting age who did not,
or were not qualified to- register.
The great disparity between the
number who could vote if they made
the effort and those who really do is
an unexplained phenomenon of United
States elections, though hardly matter
of pride.
Those who cherish the democratic
process and the privilege of free fran
chise rightly contend that Americans
enjoying these benefits should certainly
turn out in greater numbers on Election
Day. The percentage of our voting rate
is lower than that of any democracy in
the world
But the pattern of American voting
habits is full Of paradoxes. The highest
total vote for Presidential candidates,
in 1910, did not come in the year of
the biggest registration, 1948. The
biggest vote ever given any candidate
for President. in 1886, was not recorded
in the year of the biggest total vote,
1910.
And the election which brought out
the largest percentage of the potential
vote in this century-70.5-was, strangely
enough, not 1940s contest, but the 1916
battle between Woodrow Wilson and
Charles Evans Hughes.
However. if current signs and portents
are borne out on November 4, here are
some of the established records which
may be shattered:
Highest vote for any candidate for
President-27, ISL 1,597-Roosevelt, 1896.
(This was also the highest vote for any
Democratic Party candidate for Presi-
dent).
Highest vote for any Republican
candidate for President-22. .304, ,755-
Willkje, 1914.
Evening star., 1952-10-20
Mr.. Hoover's Address

Herbert Hoover's address indorsng Gen.
Eisenhower was a worthwhile contribution to
the 1852 campaign literature.
The former President in his usual matter
of-fact style, addressed himself primarily to the
10 million eligible voters who have come of age
since there was a Republican Administration.
Quite correctly he noted that these are the voters
who will select the management of the United
States in the immediate years ahead. And quite
correctly, too, he pointed out that these voters
largely because of the passage of time and the
swift current of events-are not fully informed
of the Republican Party's background of princi-
Piles and conduct.
AS minority party during the past 20 years.
the G. o. P. has been largely the party of oppo-
sition. It has been attacked violently for this
opposition role, sometimes with justification and
sometimes in exaggerated and misleading politi-
cal terms. large part of the 1852 Democratic
campaign, however, has consisted of attacking
the Republican party for its past. Mr.. Hoover's
purpose, aside from expressing his personal in
dorsement of the Eisenhower Nixon ticket, was
to present the record of Republican accomplish
ments and behavior when theirs was the ma
jority responsibility in government.
To this end he recited long list of legis-
lative enactments and domestic and foreign
policy achievements during Republican admin
istrations. Many of these, of course. came with
Democratic concurrence-juSt as there has been
Republican acceptance of many of the Demo-
cratic accomplishments of the past 20 years. It is
a record, however, that has its constructive
aspects and should cause the thinking voter to
realize that on November he Is not faced with
one party that is all bad and another party that
is all good
It is difficult to measure the political impact
of Mr.. Hoover's address, dealing as 1t does so
largely with the past BY abstaining from per-
sonalitieS, the former President maintained a
dignity to his tone and to his text. The record
which he so presented is constructive one of
which Republicans have a right to be proud.
Evening star., 1952-10-20

Non-partisan campaigns are being
sparked by the American Heritage
Foundation, the Advertising Council
and the Boy Scouts of America, of
whom two million will make door-to-
door canvasses. These efforts are re-
flected locally by campaigns being con-
Quoted by newspapers, civic, labor, busi-
ness and veterans organizations, all
across the land.
For the first time, too, the pool of
potential voters is nearing the 100
million mark. Four years ago the Census
Bureau reported there were 94,9l6 900
men and women of voting age in the
United States. Today they estimate
there are 98,377, 900.
Evening star., 1952-10-20
McGruth Defended
o. M. B.

Our admiration of The Star, always
great continues to grow. Your unbiased
criticism of the Chelf committees pusil-
luminous attack on j. Howard McGrath,
the former Attorney General, merits the
praise of all fair-minded people.
The committee, though assuredly in
position to know the truth, ignored it
and officially castigated Mr.. McGrath
who had already been prosecuted beyond
endurance.
Mr.. McGrath is good and great man
and has probably forgiven his tormen-
tors but we find ourselves more than a
bit sick at the thought of the Chelf
committee.
NeighbOrs.
Evening star., 1952-10-20
NeighbOrS.
'Undroped Stotuory'

While glancing through Letters to The
Star. was shocked into disbelieving
mirth by one entitled Undraped Statu-
ary. The writer, bemoaning some nude
statues in a Virginia park. referred to
them as idols, quoting the Mosaic
commandment that forbids the making
or worshipping of idols. The difference
between an idol and statue has evil
IDENTIFY escaped her, or perhaps she is
even now peering around a tree in
hopes of catching someone kneeling
to statue. Can we hear the old serpent
laughing?" she asks. Well, who could
blame Old Scratch if he did?
Eileen Edgren.
Evening star., 1952-10-20
Approves McCurthy's Methods

Dorothy Stamford wants to know why
Senator Mccarthy is the only one who
has access to secret files. Why should
they be secret from Congress? Congress
surely should know what goes on. For
Mccarthy to stand the ISLANDERS and
smears of the Trumans. AchesonS ana
Evening star., 1952-10-20
Questions and Answers

any question q fact 81 either xrItins Ths
NV. washington s. b. c. and inciosins 8 cents
return postage. or by telephoning ST 1868.
Evening star., 1952-10-20
At Odds Over Arlington

am deeply indebted to Mrs. Florence
Cannon for her letter about me. Her
amazing mixture Of miSstatement and
gobbledygook should convince your Ar
lington readers of the governmental
inadequacies of non-partisan thinking.
I appreciate the support of my conten-
tions unwittingly given by her.
To judge from the reaction received
from several readers of her letter, Mrs.
Cannon's statement that have "the ap-
parent desire to discourage commercial
and residential development in Arling-
ton" was found to be amusing but
untrue. I have lost no opportunity to
oppose increases in both business and
residential taxation. have pleaded for
economy in local government, so that
Arlington business could continue to
compete with Washington competition
and property owners to keep their chins
above water. Here Mrs. Cannon talks
through her bonnet.
In travelling about Arlington County.
see little evidence of the public i'm
provementS claimed by Mrs. Cannon,
beyond a few ultra-expensive schools
burdened down by excessive admins
trative costs. Her claim that these have
raised the value of all private prt perty
is ridiculous. The business and profess
sional tax. which her group considers too
low, has raised building costs by adding
to the cost of every article used.
One Of Mrs. Cannon's former associ-
ates on the County Board makes no
secret Of the fact that he buys nothing
in Arlington that he can buy in the
District. Such an attitude. if prevalent
among her group. undoubtedly would
tend to discourage commercial and resi-
dental development in Arlington.
Charles w. Carter.
Evening star., 1952-10-20
Pen-ndnaes may be used II letters carry
a0Titers' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.

could certainly afford to pay more taxes.
So. on the basis of doctors wife own
ing fur coat, Mrs. Cannon proposes
an increase in the business tax for all
business men of Arlington!
Evening star., 1952-10-20
Voting q Duty

Privileges and rights of American
citizenship rest upon our conscientious
acceptance of corresponding duties. Un-
less these duties are taken seriously,
these freedoms will not long endure. For
example, the freedom of the ballot de-
pends upon our duty to vote and to vote
intelligently. Our right to participate
in community state and national affairs
will not last long unless we conscienti-
ously discharge our duty to participate
in such affairs. It must be great shock
to many loyal citizens to read that one
Of those men who held the highest
Offices in the Nation, that of Secretary
of State, is now Dragging that he has
never voted and never expects to vote.
What blow to our American heritage.
How this must impress the young people
of our country.
A man who speaks for US among for
eign nations is not voter and he is
proud Of the fact. II we wish to stand
as a shining example of encouragement
to the oppressed people of the world and
to the millions now living in totalitarian
darkness, where the ballot is something
unheard Of, we must be very careful Of
those who are appointed to high offices,
and be certain that they are citizens in
the full sense of the word. Our free
doms will not be safe unless we work at
them, and the best way to work at them
is to diligently discharge the duties Of
our American citizenship.
Citizen.
Evening star., 1952-10-20
By THE HASKIN SERVICE

@. Why is certain type Of raincoat
called mackintosh?-H NICK.
A. In 1923 Charles Macintosh estab-
lished plant in Glasgow, Scotland. for
the preparation of waterproof cloth.
and thus gave his name to type Of
garment now widely used throughout the
world.
Evening star., 1952-10-20
Tribute to Stevenson

AS listen to Gov Stevenson speak to
the people of this Nation, am encour-
aged and my faith is again renewed. To
be sure, God in his infinite mercy has
sent us a man of great wisdom and
courage to lead us onward to the bright
ness of new day in good government
here in America. The magnitude of his
ability and intellect so overshadow that
Of the men who oppose him, and who
seek to discredit this greatness, feel
confident that the people will not be
fooled.
If ever a man has appeared upon the
political scene of America who speaks
honest, common sense, and refuses to
promise the people things he knows he
cannot give them, it is Gov. Stevenson.
AS much as believe in the two-party
system, and desire to vote Republican
this election. cannot do so. I shall
whole-heartedly support this great man
and pray he will be our next President
..- Nettie M. Hodson.
Evening star., 1952-10-20

@. How many miles does the average
passenger car travel in one year,
c. M. c.
A. According to the Automobile Man.
ufacturers Association the average de-
creases with age from 12,260 miles the
first year. to $500 miles for 1887 and
earlier models.
Evening star., 1952-10-20
Letters to The Star

the rest of the left-wingers takes great
courage. Furthermore. how can this
person who writes letters insinuate that
McCarthys report of the hearings may
be twisted. when no one in the admin
istration questions its authenticity but
rather bubbles over how he obtained it.
She points to the Stevenson suggestion
that the FBI should find the Commu-
nists. The FBI does but only the Presi-
dent and the higher-ups in Washington
can use this evidence. Remember that
Truman said, THE Hiss case is a red
herring"
Charles Eveler.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10
COMM & COIN

Mrs. John Cushing of the Kodiak Telephone Company arrived in town Thursday. She is also the owner of the Sitka Telephone Company.
 A Foss Tug brought a large barge into Women's Bay Tuesday for use by the Permanente Cement Company which plans to set up a bulk cement plant at Kodiak Naval Station,
 The Permanente Cement Company has a contract with Drake Puget Sound to pro- vide cement for Navy Constru- lion in the Kodiak area.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10
Luncheon Planned

The Russian Women's Club plans a luncheon and dinner Saturday, May "A, in the base ment of the Russian Church.
 Luncheon will be served from II am to 5 pm. Dinner will begin at 5 pm and will continue being served as long as there are customers.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10
NOTICE

The City of Kodiak has entered into a verbal agree ment with the Alaska Road Commission for removal of gravel from the slide area" on Abbert Highway (base- town road). Hauling of this gravel is restricted to only civic projects. Removal is not authorized for functions of a personal nature. Persons desir. ing stock from this area must contact the city public works superintendent for authoriza- tion.
 CITY CF KODIAK
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10

THE LARGEST - stock of shooters supplies in the ter ritory. Complete line of re- loading tools, powder, primers and bullets. New guns at states prices. We will pay postage on all new guns = just send money order or check for the price of the gun. We carry most all calibers in stock. Model 70 in standard grade $120.95; model 721 in cal. 300 mag. S99. 40; model 721 in 3O.06 and .270 $88. .35; model 722 $82.2O Write us your needs, correspondence promptly answered. Karl's Gun Shop, Cordova, Alaska.
 5-31
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10
NOTICE

Trucks hauling sand and gravel are requested not to use the city's main street where alternate roads are available.
 Police Dept
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10

FOR SALE-1950 Willys sta ton wagon. good condition. May be seen at IT DB Civilian Hill or call Watts, Navy 490.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10
NOTICE

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY l COMMISSION OF ALASKA 1 Juneau, Alaska i NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the pro- visions of the Alaska Employ ment Security Law contained in Sec. 51-5-2 Co ACLA 1949, as amended, a hearing per- taining to seasonality of em- ployment in the Territory of Alaska will be conducted be- fore the undersigned on June 3 and 4 1852, at I. o. o. F. Hall, Second and Franklin Streets, Juneau, Alaska. Hear ing will commence at 9 a. m. daily.
 JOHN T. MCLAUGHLIN
 Executive Director First Pub. 5-10-52
 Last Pub. 5-24-52
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10
Clossifieds

DON'T FORGET-the annual VFW baby contest May IS. Entrance fee $1.00. For children up to and including three years of age. Entry blanks at Bert's and Knud- sens. 5-17
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10
MISSION-sale. Open from
 to 5 pm Saturdays.

MOTION-picture. Out of the Night, will be shown at the Union Hall tonight at 7::30 pm. No admission charge.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10

FOR SALE - Voss washing machine, with pump, good condition, $50. Also Zenith radio record player combina- ton, table model with 3 speed record player. like new. $11O. Ironing board, steel frame, $5. Chrome dinnette set, pearl grey, like new, cost $50 will sell for $120. See Mcfarland, 26 DB Civilian Hill KNS.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10

FOR SALE = 1851 Windsor Chrysler Deluxe, nine months old. Extra sun vi- sor, spotlight, fog lights.
 Call Lavallais days 378or
 see nights at 442 Bells Flat.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10

WILL CARE-for small child ren week days from 8 to 5. Reasonable rates. Warren's quonset, Mission Road.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10

FOR SALE-1950 Ford Tudor, radio, heater, good condi- tion. Call Navy 690 days. After 5 pm call England, Navy 326.. 5-17
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10
FOR SALE-1946 Ford fordor

FOR SALE-1946 Ford fordor sedan, four new tires, en- zine recently overhauled. Needs some work. Highest offer. Call Norman Smith at Navy AT or 2484.
 FOR SALE - Two door re. frigerator, excellent con- ditlon. Clyde Hatfield, box 545, Kodiak. 5-31 FOUND "a dozen or more keys on a series of rings connected to a large snap. Owner claim same and pay for ad in Mirror office. FOR SALE-OPS ceiling price signs. Call at Mirror office. All businesses required to post them.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10

MT. and Mrs. Maurice Gun derson and baby of the naval station are outside on a two months vacation.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10

FOR SALE-36 sheets of 4 by 8 by E. hardboard, new, s rer sheet. Call It. Trotter at Navy phone 717.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10
Al Fenner has gone to Moser Bay to help prepare a

cannery for tLe coming fish ing season.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10

Frank McConaghy of Hal ferty Canneries, Inc., was in town from Monday to We'd nesday this week..
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10

FOR SALE Frigidaire, one year old. Save $100. Phone Mrs. Bowen, Navy I'll. FOR SALE - two bedroom house, furnished. $7,0O0. Call Navy 492 for appoint ment.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10

Mrs. Bea Nachtweih re- turned after spending several weeks in the states with her father who is ill.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10

FOR SALE = boat AS feet long, 13 feet wide, draft 6 feet. Boat was rebuilt in 1943. Chrysler Grown en- zine. Call Army 99. 5-17.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10
FOR SALE 1947 Plymouth Club coupe good condition. Cali 3521 or 2233. If.

FOR SALE-31 foot fishing boat with 90 h. p. Ace Chrysler engine. Call 3123.
 If
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10

REWARD-$25O for informa- tion leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons killing, stealing, molesting or damaging any livestock belonging to the members of the Kodiak Livestock Growers Associa- tion. pd 8.1-52 SEE-Knudsen's for a large selection of Mothers Day cards. Mothers Day is May Il.
Kodiak mirror., 1952-05-10

Police Dept
, 1952-06-18
ToTTEN SURPRISES

Islanders in New York as they
were impressed to hear brief
statements made in the Danish
Language by him.
An interpreter from the
Danish embassy inquired Of
Mr.. Totten how long he had
lived in the United States, and
was surprised to know that
after Az years he still could
speak the Danish language to
make himself understood by
them.
In the group were Mrs.
Nina Anderson of the Society
of Danish Social Democrats;
Mrs. Curl Bengtsen, Secre7
tary of the Danish Trade
Union Congress; Mrs. johanna
Jensen, Shop Steward Union
of Tobacco Workers; Mrs. Ella
Olsen, Secretary Of Women's
Trade Union League; Mrs. Eva
Hemmer i |, Journalist,
Author and Director Of Dam
ish College Women and Mrs.
HeyIett Simonson, Chairman
of Labor Union Congress.