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Montana farmer-stockman., 1954-10-15

Plea for Leniency
By OSCAR KTAALEN
Department of State Lands

(NHARLIE RUSSELL, the Montana artist visiting the
~ world fair in ST. Louis and wrote the following to his
friend, A. ]. Trgg, in Great Falls:
have taken in the world fair grounds, it is very
grand but don't interest much The animal gardens
which is THAR is to my liking, they have
very good collection among them cyote who licked
my hand like he knew me guess | brought the smell
of the planes with shure felt sorry for him poor
deva life sentence for nothing earth but looks
general prncepales But you cant do nothing for teller
who's hol famey is out laws far back aney body
knowes, eaven is he is nabor of yours
Mr. Coyote is nabor of mine too but going to try
to do something to help him.
Mr. Russell states that the coyotes whole family out
laws far back anybody knows That is mis-
conception I'm sure there outlaws among coyotes
there are among people, but that shouldn't condemn the
whole don't believe the coyote is guilty of onefth of
the crimes of which he is accused please turn to page
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-02-25

We had number Of reactions to the event Of Tuesday
evening at Northern High school gymnasium.
We liked the way the young boys were going about
parking automobiles approached the school We were
particularly pleased when greeted in such friendly
entered the lobby of the gymnasiumno that
we expecting anything mfriendy, but just never
thought Of being greeted officially going basketball
game.
We liked the attitude of the officials who endeavo
seat everybody We thought the referees did good job
We appreciated the efforts Of the cheereders both sides
and the splendid job Of playing by the Northern High school
band.
We gIored in the spirit Of both and how hard
they fought for their particular school We strong for
competition all along the line We expected the friendly
ing to continue after the game overland it did.
Have forgotten something? We have We've
a complaint The gymnasiums 50 recently completed
ARE NOT BIG ENOUGH Really it's nobodys fault par
tcular Who would fifteen hundred people
would try attend basketball game between the high
schools of the county, But Tuesdays indicative
of the great of interest generated by this school
system.
We have suggestion 1t concerns what is yet to be
built the opposite ends Of the schooshe auditori
AS citizens surely visualize the tremendous pos
sbies of auditorium at each school capable of seating
least 1000 people AS yet the schools have place
where the entire student body may assemble There
adequate place to hold the annual exercises
There adequate place for expression in dramacs gee
clubs music recitas and pageants These just few of
the things must think about right and resolve do
something about it. We must let up the Importance
of obtaining the auditoriums at the very earliest
And when we build them let's make them big enough In
the meantime somebody might have bright idea how
to increase the seating capacity Of our gynmasums,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-02-25
Annual World Day
OF Prayer Scheduled

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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-02-25
To Seek Bids on
Kitzniller Bridge

George f. Coddington, member
of the House Of Delegates, said
that in conversation with Russell
Mccain, chairman of the State
Roads Commission, he had learned
that the commission definitely will
advertise for bids for construction
of a highway bridge over the Po-
tomac river between kitzmiller and
Rlainc, and that bids would be
sought by early March.
The bridge will be % feet wide,
with side walks ON each side, and
will cost in the neighborhood of
$4,000, it was thought. The prof
Get is in cooperation with the
State of West Virginia, each state
to pay its ploportiouate share.
A new approach to the bridge
from tn c Maryland side will
eliminate two dangerous turns, it
was stated
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-02-25
Majority OF Stolen
Property Recovered

Practically all of the hardware
items stolen from the four stores
in Pennsylvania and Delaware have
been recovered, it was announced
by Paul W. Fisher, sheriff. Quite
a large number Of items were re-
covered in this county.
The final batch of items was
brought in on Tuesday to the shcr-
ifs office, and Fisher noted that
most of those who had purchased
the stolen goods either knowingly
or unknowingly, had cooperated
fully in returning the items. He
said Of the fourteen persons from
this county involved in purchasing
the goods, only one had blamed him
and the ones who had sold the
goods
Technically charges of receiving
stolen goods could have been pre-
fcrred against these people by the
owners. The owners, however, in
several cases, offered to dispose Of
the property at cost.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-02-25
Beer License
Review Now Goes
To License Board

A+,ornov. aoroed last wcok "a
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,,o arder ra,.ol,;,,r = boor Iiconse
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-02-25
File For Reelection

Mayor Joseph limbaugh, Coup-
cilmcn Maurice Brookhart, Harry
L. Stemple and William D. Rees,
and treasurer, Miss Julia 4. Rowan,
all have filed for reelection, it was
learned this week from Arthur
Lawton, cIerk-collcctor for the
town Of Oakland.
Last ono to file was William u.
Rccs, who filled out the necessary
papers Tuesday afternoon.
Today, Thursday, February %, is
the final day for filing for any
municipal office The town election
will be held on Monday, March s.
Mr.. Lawton also reminded per
sons who have not previously regis
tered that the last day any person
may register prior to the election
is Saturday, February p. Any
eligible person may register at the
city hall during any day that the
office is open, as the result Of
law passed at the last session Of
the legislature.
The Mayor and members Of the
Council serve for two years. The
treasurer serves for one year.
IIold-oycr members of the council
are Pr. f. I. Baumeartncr, Donald
NJ Browning and Emcric Dusic,
who have another year to serve.
Two Others File
Carroll E. Miller, proprietor Of
CAROLS Sport Shop, filed as
candidate for city council yester-
day afternoon.
Robert Maroncy filed for Coun-
ell at IL o'clock today.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-02-25
Hearing Postponed

y hearing on the application OF
Gcnevieve ID. Dewitt for permit
to sell beer at her Lake View motel
at Deep Greek Lake, scheduled fol
February Is. has been postponed
Oh account of the illness Of the
president of the Board Of License
Commissioners. No definite date
has been set, according to word
from the Commissioners office
Yesterday
The application for a similar IL
cense some time ago was refused
upon objections of its location be
ing near the Deep Greek Baptist
church.
Similar objections are being
raised again and Dr. Paul Parker,
pastor, and Rev. William c. Rog-
ers, of Mt. Lake Park Baptist
church, both stated this week they
had petitions with many names
ready to present to the Commits
sioners when the hearing is held,
opposing issuance Of the license.
The Mt. Top Ministers aSsocia-
ton also opposed the application
on the property which lies across
the highway from the Deep Greek
church.
Rev. Rogers SAID that large
group of citizens also planned to
ask the county legislators to intro
ducc and pass a measure prohibit
ing the sale Of beer and other in
toNicants within one-quarter mile
Of any church or public school in
the rural area Of the county and
within 500 feet Of amy church or
public school in any city, town or
village.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-02-25

Republican Staff Photo and Engraving.
Sanford Moon, Of near Hutton,
(abovc) will receive fifty-year
jewel at the anniversary meeting
of the Knights of Pythias lodge on
Friday evening, February 26, in
Castle Hall, Oakland. He became
a member Of the lodge in 1904.
-Four acknowledgement pins are
to be presented also. to II. y. Maj
felt, S. ". Graham, " II. Teets
and II. L. Schcll.
The occasion marks the G5th an
nivcrsary Of the local lodge and
the 9lst anniversary Of the nation
al organization Also observed as
Ladies night, a crowd Of $50 on
more will gather for the affair.
Grand lodge officers will attend
and there will be a group Of vari-
ETY. entertainers from Cumberland.
The program, to begin at s o'clock,
will be in charge Of Walter w
Dawson, toastmaster.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-02-25
To Induct Six

Sin persons have been ordered
for induction into the armed forces
for Thursday morning, March 4,
it was announced by the local Sc
lcctivc service board this morning.
They are William Playford Lee,
j., Accident; Marvin 10y Miller,
Grantsville; Owen Floyd Frantz,
FriendSvillc; Daniel Lewis Bower,
Bloomington; Carl William Mcken-
zie, Frostburg; Francis Leroy
Martin, Gomana.
They will leave by bus for the
induction station at Fairmont, W.
Va, on that day.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-02-25
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With the wind blowing gale
exceeding 30 miles an hour, SNOW
flying in binding clouds with the
thermometer away below the frcez-
ing point and a fire raging in the
central business portion Of town
was a combination before winch
Oakland : Tire lads Stood fought
and-Won!
The alarm was given about five
O'Clock when fire was discovered in
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-02-25
Weather Brings RecoIIeCtions
OF Events Of Forty-Two Years Ago

by the Howard Turner's was dis
covered burning. With characteris-
tic energy although almost eX-
hausted from the efforts expended
at the earlier fire the firemen were
soon on the ground and had two
streams of water playing on the
burning building. After an hours
hard work brought it under control.
The building was badly damaged,
while the contents were ruined, In
suancc carried by Mr. Dixon will
cover the loss.
Recalling the event Monday Har-
ry L. Stemplc said the wind blew
with such force that it blew the
water back ON the fircmen and
froze on them. The fire was final
~ subducd by hosting a hose to
the roof Of the Ravenscroft build
ing and pouring water down on the
flames.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-02-25
Weather Spring-like

Weather during the past week
was spring-iko for the most part.
There was some rainfall Wednes-
day and slight rain Saturday
night and early Sunday.
The balance Of the week the
weather has been clear and cloudy
upon occasion and temperature
from heavy frostmg in the morn
ings to moderate throughout the
day. Today was clear and cool.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-02-25
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Spills Southern
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-02-25
Scout Leaders To Meet

There Will lie a meeting Of scout
leaders Of Potomac Council at 70
tomac State college, Kcyser, w.
Va, this evening at $50 p, in. All
chairmen Of the Deep Creek dis
trict operating committees and
unit committees are expected to
attnnd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-06
boys cotton
PLAY SHORTS
were 1913 and 2.98
LIS and 1.9s

Save q generous 70 on every pair Of
these confort-cut. weII-mode shorts.
Choose from cotton seersuckers
eobordines. denins and cords. Styled
for trim fit with elastic woistbond
in back tob or hoIfbeIt front.
In wanted coIors. Sizes 6 to 20 in
the group.
Vol Boys Wear. Lower Level,
Chevy Chose and Alexandria
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-06

W6L-Mottresses, End Floor Chevy Chose
End Floor Alexondrio
74o5 black tubuIor dinette set. 50.05
1926 de luxe e-door utility cobinet. 1895
1925 de luxe sineIe-door utility cobnet 1925
7.o5 Viko step stool with tiIt-seot. sos
3o5 kitchen utility stool with back rest. 2.05
4o5 indoor wooden clothes dryer. 4.10
sos Toledo utility table with shelves. 4.0S
1895 imprinted desk and chair set. 1895
22o5 imprinted vonity toble 1875
1895 imprinted l3-drower chest. 1895
3Oo5 imprinted vonity tobe. 24.95
so copper and bross chatting dish. $50
AIS Stondord ice creom scoop, sizes. $50
7.o5 SizzIe Maid aluminium meot platter SIS
2405 de luxe aluminium barbecue grill. 1926
sos white enamel toilet seat. 4.95
$40 Wolff toilet brush holder and brush. 2.49
$50 Wolff round bathroom homPer. 3.98
8.o5 Peorwick homper l2xl9Hx25" high 6.95
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:. End Floor. Aexondho
The people's voice., 1954-10-01
Price Supports Are
Farmers Minimum Wage

DAVENPORT.-Price support for
crops is the farmers minimum wage,
Monsignor Luigi Ligutti of Catholic
Rural Life Conference, Des Moines,
told rural life forum at st. Ambrose
college. He said when farmers have
decreased purchasing power heavy
industries can't sell their products
and workers are out of jobs. Farmers
can get better prices by producing
better quality and by banding togeth-
er in co-operatives to have something
to say about the price, he declared.
The people's voice., 1954-10-01

ago | worked out arrangements
through the Department of Agri-
culture in Washington, d. C. and
received assurances that surplus
food stuffs would be promptly made
available if requested by local We'll
fare agency. Certainly the people
in these three counties are in un-
usual need To refuse to ask for
these surplus goods on the grounds
that there is no apparent need to
distribute them in all fifty-siX
counties of Montana seems to me
to be most unsOund position. If
all fifty-six counties have people
who could we'll use these foods, then
the Board should ask, and will re-
ceive, surplus commodities for all
fifty-six counties. If the need ex-
lists in only three, four, or five,
then the Board has a responsibility
to request food stuffs for those
particular counties. In urging your
Board to reconsider it's decision,
| would also point out that it is of
great interest to the farmers of
Montana and of the nation that
these food stuffs be move out of
storage and into the empty stom-
achs of our people"
The people's voice., 1954-10-01
Second Best" Isn't Good
Enough for America,
Says Leroy Anderson

NYE, Sept. 29.-The Republicans
"seem to have accepted economic dis
tress not only as something that can
not be helped but as something that
is. good for u.s." State Sen. Leroy
Anderson said Wednesday night at
Nye, in Saltwater County.
In a speech prepared for delivery
here, the Democratic candidate for
Congress, in Montana Second EAST
ern) District contrasted this with ''the
Democratic viewpoint that any de-
gree of economic distress, whether
it is unemployment or reduced farm
income, is bad.
"We are a growing nation" An
derson said. every year we add
nearly one million people to our
working force. Unless our economy
grows, unemployment will continue
to increase even though the job total
remains steady.
''It is nothing to brag that this is
the second best year in our history
as the Republican Secretary of Labor
did recently. Every year has got to
be our best year, not the second best.
The American people don't want sec
ond best in anything" Anderson said.
Anderson will be in Great Falls
Thursday, Billings Friday. Saturday
he joins other Democratic candidates
for national, state and county offices
in rallies at Browning and Cut Bank.
The people's voice., 1954-10-01
Links Farm Interest With That of Hunorv Mn;no Families
Murray Critical of Welfare
Boards Stand on
Food for Striking Miners

Senator James E. Murray this week
made public the text of wire he had
addressed to the Chairman of the
Montana Public Welfare Board in
which he strongly urged the Board
to reconsider it's refusal to request
surplus commodities from the De-
partment of Agriculture for families
in Cascade, Silver Bow, and Deer
Lodge counties because of the cur
rent strike situation.
Pointing out that the Depart
ment of Agriculture had agreed to
make these supplies available inn
medIately upon request by the
Board, Montana's senior United
States Senator declared that he
saw no logic in the position that
the Board should not ask for sur
plus foods to be distributed in these
three counties on the ground that
it's concern was with people in all
fifty-six counties in Montana.
On this point Senator Murray said,
"If all fifty-siX counties have people
who could well use these foods, then
the Board should ask, and will re-
ceive, surplus commodities for all
fifty-siX counties. If the need exists
in only three, four, or five, then the
Board has responsibility to request
food stIffs for those particular coun-
ties"
Senator Murray, who is a candi-
date for reelection to the Senate,
also pointed out to the Board that
Montana's farmers have a distinct
interest in seeing to it that surplus
food stuffs are moved out of bulging
warehouses into empty stOmachs.
The full text of Senator Murray's
wire reads as follows:
Strongly urge Welfare Board
reconsider it's decision not to apply |
for federal surplus commodities
for distribution to the hungry in
Cascade, Silver Bow, and Deer
Lodge counties. Over two weeks
The people's voice., 1954-10-01
DEMAND THE COOP LABEL
The Legislators You Elect i.

Hoz Graybi Others proposed continuation of $4,000
annual appropriation Attorney Generals office
torney General Olsen and his force might their eec
tive work in keeping illegal gambling operations
troll in Montana Bill killed by adverse House action Aye
for 900 appropriation Nay against
appropriation for continued enforcement of antigambng
laws. blouse Journal, page 598) ~-.l \. ~ enefn
Bill (1951 SESSION. Following unfaYorable
action HB 125 Senator Wilson and others attempted
add amendment to the regular appropriation
viding the Attorney Generals office with $4,000 annually
for enforcement of gambling laws The amendment
first passed by voice in Senate committee of the
whole discussion motion then made the
previous voice vote and the mtoion prevailed 1926, thus
killing appropriation for enforcement for the 1951953
bennium Aye kill the proposed 5000 appro
priaon Nay votes providing Attorney General with
at least funds enforce gambling laws Senate Journal
page 576)
House Bill 1949 Session. This known the 'big
slot machine b and the most controversial be-
fore the 949 Legislature Had been enacted into law
tion of licensed "onearmed bandits would have become
wideopen affair with probable annual "ake exceeding
several times the $22 million put through the machines
949 in social fratrna clubs before the State Supreme
Court outawed their existence in Montana Aye in both
opening the slot machine syn
Nay opposed wide open operation of the mecha
House Journal page $50; Senate Journal page
393.)
Bill 949 SESSION. Passage of this bill provided
the Attorney Generals office with $4,000 for enforcement
gambling in the 1949-1951 biennium Successful
relative to slot machine and unchboard operations
other crack-downs illicit gambling give
eloquent testimony how we'll and carefully used
that $4,000 starting the ball rolling to knock out two
(sots and punchboards) then costing estimated
forty million dollars plus in purchasing annually in
Montana Crucial vote taken motion by Padbury to kill
appropriations Nay for $4,000 enforce gambling
laws (Senate Journal, page 552)
The people's voice., 1954-10-01
By GRETCHEN G. BILLINGS

When you go to the polls November
second and vote on the constitutional
Amendment you will be considering
actually, only whether you believe the
| final decisions on matters of pardons
combinations, ETC., should rest solely
in the hands of one man or whether
you feel there should be "equaI re-
sponsibility'' in more than one elect
ed official. However, in considering
the matter you should know that a
great deal more of a problem exists
than the mere constitutional" au-
thority.
Presently no one denies that the
problems of pardon and parole are
too great for men already delegated
with many responsibilities. Few, if
any, prisoners land in the penitentiary
who do not believe their sentence is
too harsh or that they merit pardon
or parole, and whether they really
believe either, they feel there is no
harm in trying.
The system by which prisoner re-
quests reach those with final author
ity must be changed, but to me it
doesn't make sense to say, ''There is
too much work for three men and the
Governor, let's give it all to the
Governor"
The legislature can change the
statutes, using a model law that has
been adapted in many states that will
alleviate the present unsatisfactory
methods, and eliminate the inconsis-
tencies presently existing.
Presently our statutes read:
To get PARDON a majority
of the Board Of Pardons must ap-
prove the Governors request.
To get a PAROLE the vote of
the State Board of Prison Com
missioners must be unanimous.
A PARDON releases a prisoner
completely from any jurisdiction.
1t is complete freedom for the
prisoner "a majority decision).
A PAROLE granted after a por-
ton of a prison sentence is served
requires the prisoner to be under
the supervision and regulations of
the State Board of Prison Com
missioners until his sentence is