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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-24
Segregation Rulings

SegIeg0IIon Rulings
Federal Judge Walter E.
Hoffman expressed strong
doubts about the constitutions
atty of Virginia's new laws to
preserve racial segregation In
public schools. I am glad that
he raised the point that the
intent of the General Assem-
bly, is in question. If intent to
Haunt the decision of the
Supreme Court" affects the
validity Of the law, then the
intent Of Congress and the
legislatures which passed the
Fourteenth Amendment some
80 years ago should be exam
ined. too. If it be found that
these lawmaking bodies did
not intend to prohibit segre-
cation, then it follows that
the Supreme Court decision
was IN error.
William Banning.
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So Federal Judge Walter E.
Hoffman has Serious doubts
very serious doubts-if, on
its face, the Virginia law is
constitutional" Ell?
Well, that sure is too bad!
How about the Supreme
Court decision on segregation?
Was that constitutional? Or
doesn't that make any differ
ence?
Donald B. Haynes.
x X \
David Lawrence on Novem-
Der 10 sought to discredit the
statement Of the committee of
100 lawyers from 81 States
which said that the recent
manifestos and resistance to
the decisions Of the Supreme
Court ''can only be calculated
to promote disrespect for our
fundamental law" Mr.. Law
renee charged that the state
ment struck at freedom Of
discussion and the right of
citizens to express dissent
from opinions of the Supreme
Court" He uses the "McCol-
lum case" to show that public
discussion resentment led to
a new approach to the court
and a reversal Of the first
decision.
Nevertheless. it is patent to
everybody that when South
ern legislatures and State off,
GERS pass laws and issue mani
festos designed to nullify the
law Of the land, as interpreted
by our highest court, it can
not but lead to disrespect for
and defiance Of any law that
is in opposition to the wishes
Of individuals and groups.
The basic reasons given for
opposing the edict Of the Su-
preme Court on the 1854 seq
regation cases are invasion Of
States rights by the Federal
judiciary. and because the
decision upsets tradition and
custom. The same arguments
were used to defend slavery.
The States rights doctrine in
its naked meaning is simply
the right Of a State to deny
to a minority Of its citizens
the full rights Of American
citizenship while residing in
the State. Negroes would be
the greatest supporters Of
States rights" as Roy Will
kins has said. IF they could
get some rights within the
state"
We agree with the opinion
Of the committee of lawyers
the kind Of illegal" (?) defiance
fiance being practiced in some
Southern States creates disre-
spect for fundamental law.
Some Of the acts Of recent
Southern legislatures and off,
GERS Of government TO defy the
Supreme Court are In defiance
Of the most fundamental lib
critics Of the people.
Earryt., - Gro,.a.-..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-24

People spring to the defense
of rabbits.
MAY say a word in their
defense as petS?" writes /. M.
J. of 18th street.
81 think to be successful with
pets is rather like having a
green thumb with plants-one
must love and understand
them.
For IS years, we have had
Dummies as house pets. They
have all house-trained them
selves within one week. A fiat
box with newspaper is all that
Is necessary.
IF provided with the proper
facilities, they are fastidiously
clean. Their memories are
phenomenal and they never
deviate from a habit.
Like children, they must
be trained and encouraged
and loved.
"Of course, pets are 'trou-
ble,' and responsibility.
when rabbits are young,
like puppies they will nibble
straw or leather articles, but
they soon grow out Of 1t If
their diet Is adequate.
They are so simple to care
for-rabbit pellets. a little car
rot, a few greens, and plenty
Of water-surely a cheap and
easy diet to provide.
Your recent correspond
ent spoke Of his rabbit as
being "a nuisance and dirty
Even pigs are clean If scien-
tifically handled.
Rabbits are very smart,
but timid like all creatures
which are close to the wild
state. They are extremely af-
fectionate, very graceful and
gay when allowed their free
dom.
Beginning 10 years ago
with our first rabbit, which we
we're a little dubious about
keeping in an apartment at
first, we have allowed our
Dummies complete daytime free
dom, but penned them at night
in a large cage made Of ordi-
nary house screens, fastened
to a light board base. on
casters.
They are more or less noe
turnal and become very active
and rather noisy at night
throwing shoes or any other
loose articles.
"Our friends have all been
amazed at the adaptability Of
our rabbits 10 living In an
apartment and summer cot
tage. Especially they have
been amazed at the smartness
Of dumb bunnies.' What Q mis-
nomerl They are timid Of
strangers, but 30 fond Of their
owners and close friends.
Our friends tell us frankly
that they did not believe rab-
bits could be so intelligent
until they had seen ours run
70 meet US, stand UP and beg
for bits Of chocolate pepper
minis and cookies. ring then
bell for attention, especially
when their dish Of ellets has
become emptied.
Forgive this dissertation,
but ! always feel ! must cay
q word IN defense Of rabbits.
Their fate Il sad. People take
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-24
Questions and Answers
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE

q. Can the various sound
proofing tiles used on ceilings
be cleaned or repainted when
they get soiled?--N. N.
A. Sound conditioning or
acoustical tiles made by
reputable manufacturers are
designed 10 be easily cleaned
with a damp cloth or vacuum
cleaner. and some may be
washed. Careful spray or brush
painting win not Affect their
efficiency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-24

this trail-blazing effort on be-
half Of our people.
Charles A. HOrSky,
President. Washington Hous-
ing Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-24
LETTERS TO TIE STAR

Pen names may be used u
letters carry writerS' correct
names and addresses. An
letters are subject to conden-
Sdtton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-24

There is a move afoot to
cram taximeters down the
Threats Of the d. c. riding
public.
Already a number of tests
are in progress on meters YER
sus the present zone system.
Why are no tests in progress
with an adjusted taxi zone
system? This system has
worked well for 20 years-but
it has not been adjusted to
keep up with the growth Of
Washington and increased
costs.
In every major city in the
United States where taxi
meters are in operation, there
is restriction on the number
Of cabs in operation and even
tual monopolization of the in
dustry.
Adjust the present zone sys-
tenn and regulate the number
Of cabs on the streets at any
given time by a sign-in and out
system. Thus. the public would
be assured an adequate num-
Der of cabs on the streets at
any time Of the day or night.
To restrict the number of
cabs here would affect the
economy Of the city. New-car
dealers would sell fewer cars,
gas stations less gas. oil, tires,
garages would lose business
1t would make itself felt all the
way down the line.
"Cab Driver"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-24
ToxiMeters

I believe that there is only
one solution to the taxicab
zone VS.. meter problem.
The average fare within the
downtown district would be 30
cents by meter against 40
cents by coming system. Con-
siderable rush-hour business
would be lost by cabs under
the meter, since many rushing
commuters can only afford
group fares. Large zones do
not compensate fairly for dis
lance and cabs are not receiv-
ing sufficient revenue under
single fares for the longer trips.
Meters would reduce service
to the public since purchase of
a $500 meter would preclude
operation by many driver
owners. The total trip revenue
to cabs under group fares and
single fares should be closer
since their cost for transports
ing one passenger is the same
as for a group.
Solution:
Double the number of pres
ent zones to compensate more
fairly for distance. Partially
Offset the above by reducing
group fares by 500 and re-
ducing single fares by $50. In
doubling the present downtown
zone, create a border zone to
cover the hotel section from
18th street to 18th street, SO as
to prevent discrimination
against our second biggest in
dustry, tourists.
This solution would produce
no change in group fares, a
slight increase in single fares
and more closely approximate
meter fares. A one-zone fare
within the downtown district
would continue unless the
three block border zone was
crossed.
UohV, ID r1nuun-
The people's voice., 1956-12-14
LEGAL ADVERTISING

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND
FOR THE COUNTY OF DEER
LODGE
The people's voice., 1956-12-14
$4,000 Applications For
Store Licenses Mailed Out

approximately 10000 applications
for retail and wholesale store licenses
for the year 1857 have been mailed by
the State Board of Equalization to
business establishments throughout
the State of Montana.
The deadline for filing these appli-
cations is March 1, 1857. If the appli-
cation has not been filed by March l.,
the fee charged shall be double the
rate as provided in Chapter "a, Session
Laws of 1866, as amended. No excep-
tion has been made in this law to ex-
clude seasonal businesses which op-
crate only during the summer months,
from filing their application before
March l.
The Board of Equalization strongly
urges anyone who may be in doubt as
to their license requirements to write
to this Board relative to their indi-
vidual problem. Complete information
concerning store and cigarette licenses
will gladly be furnished.
The people's voice., 1956-12-14

much unan1mity OF agreement on suit
able candidates since each and every
one of 'em entertains a notion there
is none better qualified than himself
for such an honor In the second place,
I've too often witnessed the influence
of powerful corporate groups on bar
association affairs to feel the people
would have much chance if the mem
bers of the court were hand-picked.
Disguised as I get at times with the
procrastinating and delaying tactics
indulged in in setting important cases
(such as gas and telephone rates. for
hearing, still prefer the present meth
cd of the people exercising more or
less of free choice in selecting bar
risters to sit on the high bench.
The people's voice., 1956-12-14

This process may be started in the
legislature. The Senate members will
have a harder time eXerting independ-
ence because the voting strength will
be nip and tuck and party control will
center on that body rather than in the
House where, with the Democrats hay-
ing a pretty solid majority it won't
make a lot of difference what indi-
vidual Republicans do-unless they
feel they must put up solid party
front. There were a few Republicans
in the last session that launched at
the bit over party control that was
necessary because the House votes
were so evenly divided.
Leaders in both parties will be
watching the legislature for potential
candidates in the coming campaigns.
Democrats, controlling all but two
states offices, will work to maintain
control of those they have and try to
gain those they don't have.
Most of the press in the state has
Republican leanings, so the build-up
of candidate is more difficult for
Democrats, and can not be accom-
plished in quite the insiduous manner
available to their opposition.
But the same processes will be at
work in the ranks of both parties.
Democratic hopefuls for high office
will be more handicapped than the
because there won't be
as many offices open to them, so all
eyes will be aimed at the governorship.
Be that as it may, the governorship
will again be the office as far as Dem
ocrats are concerned. and if the Re
publican incumbent isn't running it.
is a wide open race.
To be reckoned with, as top party
leaders are Arnold Olsen, Paul Can
non and Dave James who Immediately
come to mind. None of them have sug-
gested their interest, but they stand
out in party rangs, and thus are al
ways prospective candidates.
Before March 1 there will be others
fishing with long poles.
So, with nothing settled at this point
you can still watch the trend of events
)y keeping an eye on who makes the
news.
The people's voice., 1956-12-14
CO-OPS DON'T PAY TAXES???

Farm Bureau-ites and their prattle
about co-ops not paying taxes probably
hit many a sour note among coop
managers and directors a week or so
ago as they struggled to get the cash
together before the November 80 dead
line on first half 1856 taxes. For darn
sure, such nonsense is like a burr
under the tail in this corner, what with
Coop Pub. having to shell out consid-
erably more than 600 iron men" in
property taxes for the privilege of
bringing you the PEOPLES VOICE
during 1856. What the coop will be
stuck for Corporation License tax, etc.,
etc, etc. won't be known until our
annual audit a few weeks hence.
The people's voice., 1956-12-14
HUNGARY ANTI-RED
RIPS RADIO EUROPE

NEW YORK - (LDNS) - United
States propa ganda beamed to Hungary
by Radio Free Europe was criticized
by Bella Kovacs, leading Hungarian
nti-Communist, in an exclusive inter-
view published in THE REPORTER.
Some of the voices that come to us
over Radio Free Europe in particular
are not welcome here" he said.
Koyacs, whom even the Russians
feared to liquidate because of his over
whelming popularity among Hungar-
ian peasants, was interviewed in a
cellar hideaway in the center of Buda-
pest the night the Russians re-entered
Hungary to crush the rebellion. The
whereabouts of Kovacs, former leader
of the Independent Smallholders Party,
are presently unknown.
Kovacs warned the United States
and other western countries against
supporting Hungarian "feudalists and
Fascists' in their attempts to encour-
age anti-Communists.
Il wish you could convince the West
(to) keep the reactionaries out of our
hair Kovacs said. MANY of the ex-
lies the Americans are backing are
men who are marked because of their
war crimes. Some of the voices that
come to us over Radio Free Europe
in particular are not welcome here.
Il understand the Americans eager
ness to fight Communism, but this is
not the way to do it. AS long as the
West continues to maintain ties with
feudalists and fascists, we
are handicapped in our effort to seek
ties with you. Tell your people to help
us by selling democracy to the Hun
garians, rather than White reaction"
The people's voice., 1956-12-14
Editorial
pinch ME, If I'm DREAMING

All over the western youth revolt against the
tyranny of dictatorship.
In the Soviet Union college students are beng disciplined
because they daring express opinions conformity
with the tenets of Communist philosophy.
In Poland, students demonstrating against the Soviet
Union continuing demand for greater individual freedom
only that country but in other Satellite countries WELL
In Spain youth falling before firing squads langush
because of their nsstence the Franco dictatorship
relax its blackout of all basic human freedoms
Hungary thousands young being slaughtered
Siberia because of their sstence
on greater individual freedom.
This kind of thing contagious Even before the ink has
these comments youth of still other lands be
similarly engaged in aout struggles for freedom Such
surge by young people unexpected 1t youth
find nonconformy at its highest point and the driving force
the urge to learn, and independently act.
view of this growing revolt by younger people,
be worth few moments of speculation the possibility of
similar revolt developing within Montana legislative halls
January and February Here too Russia Poland
Spain and Hungary the iron hand of corpoparan organ
on has for number OF sessions been ruthless IN the methods
employed to exact conformity from reve men OF
political party.
The exercising of this tyranny for the benefit special
privilege groups to the detrment Of the majority of
Montana people has not been accepted without quas by
Of these younger legislators However, with exception
because of economic political and social they've had
they told Occasionally young legislator with
spirit than his fellows has spoken out in condemnation
Of the company lobby and its undue influence in legislative
halls More Often young have home completely dis
usoned and have decided against further legislative
AS in Europe the time be ripe for wide scale ntelec
ua and moral revolt by members of the 1857 Legsa
Those who survived the recent debace which control
the legislature change hands completely for the first time in
years. be tempted their perrogaves
free this winter if for other but to protect
and foster their political futures Like their European
counterpars they that the powershatbe at
temporarily shaky and that January and Feb
ruary will be ideal time for staging the democratic kind of
a rebellion against corporate overords
Montana people will indeed be watching the legislative
activities of of these representatives and senator's
in early 1857 to they toO muster the
volt against tyranny and thereby strike mighty blow for
freedom right here in Montana
The people's voice., 1956-12-14
MONTANA DIRECTORY

Some months ago we told you about
the availability of Montana Directory
of Public Affairs, 1S64-1955" as COM
piled by Ralph Owings of Hamilton
The first edition is practically all gone
and, according to line from Ralph
he's planning to have second edition
printed very soon. If you didn't get a
copy of the directory earlier, may
suggest you send Ralph $5-spot for
a copy of the forthcoming edition. It's
a valuable book, chuck-full of facts
and figures on Montana political life
from earliest territorial days.
The people's voice., 1956-12-14
WORK TO BE DONE

Cascade county union officials esti-
mate there are 5000 eligible voters
in that county who were not registered
for the November 6 general election.
A sizeable percentage of these un-
doubtedly were in the ranks Of or
ganized labor. 1t would seem Cascade
labor has its work cut out for itself
in the next year and half if it would
materially improve on the overall
quality of its legislative delegation.
Same probably can be said for a num-
Der of other labor" counties in the
state, particularly Yellowstone, Fer
gus, Lewis & Clark and Missoula, to
name a few.
The people's voice., 1956-12-14
Editors Notebook
ONE OF TWO

Mrs. Anna Dahl, one of the incest
ladies L know, and the wife of Sen.
Andrew Dahl of Sheridan county, IS
Electric Coop with headquarters at
Medicine Lake Anna thus becomes
one of only two women to head up
more than a thousand rural electrics
throughout the nation. Long active in
local and state rural electric affairs,
she brings ito the stewardship of Sher-
idan Electric a wealth of know-how
gained over the past Is years of serv-
ice in carrying the fight to bring light
to every farmstead in the Treasure
State.
The people's voice., 1956-12-14
suLLIvANs RECOMMENDATIONS

For the most part I can find little
fault with the legislative recommends
tions made to Gov. Aronson by Comm
of Labor Oliver Sullivan, this week
(See same elsewhere in this issue).
However, when he suggests we let
the lawyers hand-pick candidates for
the State Supreme Court, then the
hackles on the back of my neck begin
to rise. In the first place, it is doubt
full if the legal fraternity could find
The people's voice., 1956-12-14
PRICE BOOSTS COMING

Consumers will soon be paying high
er retail prices for many foods and
other products because wholesale
prices are soaring" an article on a
business page of the New York Times
forecast last week.
The people's voice., 1956-12-14

Democrats are trying to sell their
Victory Wagon, but perhaps it is
sign of the times that the 1856 Mer-
curry with less than 10000 miles on it
new tires, new paint job that original
ly cost 3,400 dollars doesn't get
taker at $500 dollars. The DISCO would
probably take little less if they had
a bid.
The people's voice., 1956-12-14
No. 4015
CITATION

IN THE NATTER OF THE ADOP-
TION OF CAL ARNOLD WALKER
AND ARIZONA LEE WALKER, Minor
Children.
THE STATE OF MONTANA, TO FRAN
CTS ARNOLD WALKER, GREETINGS:
BY Order of this Court, you are here
by cited and requested to appear be-
fore the Judge of the above-entitled
Court, at the Courtroom of the Court
house, at the City Of Anaconda. County
of Deer Lodge, State Of Montana, on
Wednesday, the 9th day of January,
AID, 1857, at ten o'clock of that day,
then and there to show cause, If any
you have, why Francis Joseph Walker
and Florence Alena Walker, should not
be granted an Order of Adoption Of
Cal Arnold Walker, and Arizona Lee
Walker, minor children.
WITNESS: FRANK =. McGRATH
Clerk of the District Court, of the Third
Judicial District, of the State Of Mon
tana, in and for the County of Deer
Lodge, with the Seal of said Court
affixed this 9th day of November, AID,
1856
(SEAL) 81 FRANK B. McGRATH
Clerk of the District
Court.
JOHN L. McKEON,
Attorney at Law
DAILY Bank Building
Anaconda, Montana
ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER.
12-7, IA, 81, %.
The people's voice., 1956-12-14
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Bv GRETCHEN G. BILLINGS

Democrats are trying to sell their
Victory Wagon, but perhaps 1t is
sign of the times that the 1856 Mer-
curry with less than 10000 miles on II
new tires, new paint job that original
lv cost 3,40O dollars doesn't get a
taker at $500 dollars. The DISCO would
probably take little less if they had
bid.
To voters everywhere the end of the
recent campaign on election day came
as a relief, partly because the barrage
of charges and counter-charges OF the
candidates put the responsibility on
the people to try and decide the merits
of the issues, and subconsciously the
general public recognized the fact, but
they tired" of hearing about issues
and being pressured to listen, learn
and weigh them.
So it is probably as well the under
currents that started to swell imme-
diately following the election that will
grow and climax with a full blown poll
tical hurricane in 1858 are not publicly
debated until the campaign.
However, the undercurrents that
will make that campaign are going on,
under the nose of the public but in
many guises.
The legislative session will accentu-
ate the undercurrents.
Indeed, the embryo of the 1858 and
1860 elections are being formed even
today.
Some of the build-up that makes a
candidate a candidate comes from in
dividuals, and some is better organized
by larger groups similar to that that
made Orvin B. Flare congressman for
a term.
With the odds against the present
Governor being a candidate again, Re
publicans must build a man for the
Job They will need new candidate |
'or eastern district congressman. Their |
need for a candidate for western dis |
.rict congressman will depend on |
whether Lee Metcaif seeks the office. |
Other than the superintendent of Pub |
ic instruction they will be looking for |
candidates all over the place-not the |
east of which will be for the 1859
legislature.
Already in some Republican quarters
Rudy Juedeman is showing up in a
avorable light. AS Republican State
Chairman the opportunity to keep his
lame before the public is ever present.
lie is a state legislator and he may be
,iven an opportunity to shine there,
,ither by party nod or personal activi-
les.
Sumner Gerard, eastern millionaire
urned Montana cowboy and Republi-
an member of the state legislature
rom Madison county, has been said
o have aspirations for higher office.
| recent Life magazine pictorial story
bout the Gerards didn't hurt any such
1eas.
George Gosman, defeated Republican
for Lit. Governor, has taken
n a long range issue of not too serious
nevertheless a conver-
alton piece with which to associate
is name and to keep himself in the
ublic view. (Gosman says the 1t.
Governor and Governor of the state
hould be elected together like the
resident and Vice President or the
ffice should be abolished).
Bemoaned by some Republicans is
le lack of youth in the ranks. The
young turks" of that party may see
)58 and 1860 as their golden oppor- /
unity to blossom forth bringing some
ew life and blood to the fore. !