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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-06-16
Railroads PIioht

Inc present condition OF
our American railroads IL
illustrates one difficulty of
governmental handling of
policies as applied to BUSH
ness. Although the railroads
troubles have changed, the
Government is giving them
medicine which they needed
so years ago. That same med
icine is q poison which bids
fair to kill them today.
In war and peace, the rail-
roads are as vital to the life
Of our country as human
arteries are to the life Of
human beings. The time has
long passed when the Gov
eminent should have moved
to do even more than Sena-
tor Smathers proposes in his
tax relief bill for the rail-
roads.
We are in the process Of
spending almost unlimited
billions on our highways in
order to again overcrowd
them with great freight-car-
rying trucks as well as with
buses and automobiles. I
read recently that our rail-
roads are capable Of han
ding three or more times
their present volume of
freight. At q proper rate they
should be able to handle
many times the number of
passengers now using them.
Allowed the same rate lati-
tude the railroads should be
able to handle nearly all
through truck traffic, carry
ing both the trucks and If
necessary their drivers.
Competition among rail-
roads is today as much of an
absurdity as would be COM
petition in the same town or
city with telephone, electric
and gas companies. Such
competition means duplica-
ton, waste and loss, COM
mercial anarchy. Rail work.
ers should cooperate in cut
ting out feather bedding.
and cooperate for greater
employment in rebuilding the
railroad business, A capacity
business for essential rail
freight and passenger busi-
ness might well give twice
their present employment to
railroad workers; also cheap
er costs to the public.
James M. Thomson.
Berryville, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-06-16
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
By THE HASKIN SERVICE
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Information
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BY THE HASKTN 81

A. Weeds are water-rob-
bers. The average ragweed is
said to soak up three times
as much water as q corn
plant. and one mustard weed
may use four times the water
needed by an oat plant.
@. In what part Of Penn
sylvania IL that States
Grand Canyon"2-N. r.
A. This Is an area Of over
a million acres in the north
central section Of the State,
SO miles long and 1000 feet
deep, on the Allegheny PA
teau. The town Of Wellsboro
is near its northern end.
Practically the entire area Is
State-owned and heavily for
ested. with deep valleys and
many streams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-06-16
The Adams Case

The comparative values Of
a de luxe deep-freeze, so well
publicized in the Truman
administration. or $4,000
worth Of hotel bills in this era
of "clean government" can
well be argued at length.
However, the same sancti-
monious Republicans who
denounced Gen. Harry
Vaughan are now cranking
out the mimeographed ma
terisl def ~ : Sherm the
Firm to the hilt.
Maybe the So-called mess
in : Washington was cleaned
up by the present admins
tration so the big-time, big
business operators could
take over from the small
timers.
Give us back those mink
coat days!
L. L. Nicholson III
I have always heard 1t said
that a man was known for
what he was by the company
he kept. In his official family,
Ike not only has kept COM
pany in the past with some
who found 1t expedient to re-
sign under fire, but has writ
ten them letters Of high
praise. Now his righthand
man. Sherman Adams. is
making news in a bad way.
yet Ike finds nothing wrong.
! wonder just where this
places Ike?
w. r. Graham.
I don't know when or
where the legend got started
that q hounds tooth is i'm
maculate. but let us accept
1t is the truth If only because
folklore is so quaint.
1t does seem, however. that
even q hounds tooth can be
attacked by carries. and in
the case Of Sherman Adams,
an extraction may be nee
esSary.
b. 8. BercOvici.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-06-16
WISCONSIN AVE.


Dear Sir:
THANK you for writing so
Interestingly about the owls.
l am very fond of them. For
three years l lived on an
island in Penobscot Bay and
in the winters I would some
times hear the barking Of
foxes in the woods and the
sounds Of owls who often
roasted In the nearby trees.
II fed all the birds, and put
out pieces Of suet in the trees
to help the birds and squir-
rels through the winter. Many
times during a snowstorm
the crows would fly close to
the kitchen windows for their
bread.
lone Of the loveliest sights
I remember was a flock Of
crossbills hunting for food in
the snowy forest. Although l
stood very near them, they
showed no fear.
Sincerely, M. s. c."
Dear Sir:
would you ask old Temp
Jones If he knows the expla-
nation for the strange trance
bur feathered friends (red-
bird, blue jay. blackbird, etc.
60 into when out in the sun.
1T has been q constant
amazement to my mother and
to me, watching the birds out
the window where I feed
them.
I'VE feed wild birdseed,
sunfiower seed, and a cracked
corn connection, and draw
sparro VS.. jays, cardinals.
squirrels, grackles, cowbirds,
and morning doves.
And most Of them will go
into the trance while feeding
in this sunny spot. They cock
their heads, ruffle the feath-
ers, and spread the wings.
This lasts for as much as
five minutes at a time. Are
they Just suning? Is there
any purpose? May say for
both my mother and me how
much we have enjoyed your
column-as much as the pure
Joy Of watching the birds in
our yard?
Sincerely, o. z. M"
-
Robins and fiickers also
enjoy this summing.
Nature did 1t first" as
Jerry O'Leary. jr., says.
The sunbath, so beloved Of
our summertime bronze d
beauties, is actually as old as
the hills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-06-16

@. Why isn't there a steady
loss Of weight when a person
diets for that purpose2 I
even weighed a pound more
at the end of the first week.
IT. d.
A. The water balance" Of
the body, which varies with
individuals. is responsible
for Irregularities in loss Of
weight. The body may re-
tain a considerable amount
Of water for a week or more
after dieting starts. II a re-
ducing diet is adhered TO,
weight is certain TO 60 down
but in many cases 1t drops
irregularly rather than
steadily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-06-16
THIS AND THAT
By CHARLES E. TRACEWELL

The birds, with their deli
cate arrangement Of feather
ing, find that these oiled
surfaces, as light as air, yet
sturdy. need a little bathing,
now and then.
The birds have three ways
Of cleaning themselves up a
bit.
One is the water bath.
The second IL the dust
bath.
The third is the sunbath.
Almost all birds like dunk
ing themselves in water. The
startling even bathes In win
ter.
The common sparrows are
the most ardent dust bath
ers. This helps carry away
lice and others, and must
tone down the oil secretions.
It's the sunbath, for q few
minutes, that helps most
birds the most. They spread
out one wing, usually. It Is
impossible not to believe that
they enjoy 1t just as a human
being does. Their need for
vitamin D. from exposure TO
sunlight, is doubtful. There
may be other benefits, how
ever, worth looking into.
"HYATTSvILLE, Nd.
Dear Sir:
Many old folks like me
no longer have q craving
for news of crime, disasters,
and such, and would have
Nightmares reading my be-
loved Star $50 horribly
changed-must be modern)
If you, Jim Bishop and the
Rambler did not supply the
tranquilizer.
Your story about Mary
was so soothing. I clip all
the articles and send them
to friends. Please get trans
lator for this scribble by
an arthritic hand. God bless
your fine mind.
Yours cordially, A. H., q
Star reader for more than
so years"
And here comes "A Thorn
apple Street Admirer," who
says:
isn't the correct word
moot instead Of 'mooted,'
In your sentence, 80 there
you are, the pro and the con
Of a mooted subject'2"
We meant 1t in the sense
that the topic had been
mooted around, in the old
sense Of the folkmoot, or
Anglo-Saxon talkfest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-06-16

Pen names may be used II
letters carry Driters' correct
names and addresses An
letters are subject to conden-
sdtion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-06-16

future improvement, rather
than repetitious probing of
events and situations.
Observer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-06-16

@. Do weeds take much
water from the soil2-O. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-11

Of a large grapefruit. It's the
fat or gravy piled on top that
boosts the calorie value.
It's worth remembering,
too, in these days when green
produce is so costly that one
medium potato can furnish
as much as one-fifth Of the
vitamin C recommended for
the daily diet, and worthwhile
amounts Of thiamine and
iliacin. The lowly spud is also
a noteworthy source of iron,
phosphorus and potassium.
A Trick To Try
Easiest Of all ways Of pre-
pairing a potato is to bake it
and here's a trick to try that
comes from one who really
knows her potatoes. 81
Baked potatoes are my
first choice" says Senator
Margaret Chase Smith. Re-
publican of Maine, who pre-
fers to go home and fix her
own dinner rather than eat
out every night.
ITS late when I get home
from the Hill, so to save time
] split a Maine russell length
wise. put the halves in q $50
oven and they bake in the
time 1t takes me to get 9 salad
ready and cook Q steak or,
chop" she continued.
Senator Frank Church,
Democrat Of Idaho. also puts
q baked potato first on the
list. Idaho russets, Of
course" he pointed out a. he
stopped to admire the potato
display at q local Safeway.
I'VE usually have them
with plenty of melted butter,
salt and pepper. But Mrs.
Church sometimes adds graf
ed onion or a grated cheese
filing" he added.
When you have cold baked
potatoes left over we sug-
gest you try hashed brown
potatoes with sour cream
...a recipe we picked UP in
Helen Corbitt's new cook
book. Miss Corbitt, director
Of Neiman-Marcus restau-
rants in Dallas (Tex.), says
these potatoes were so popu-
lar at the Dreskill Hotel in
Austin CTexO when she was
there she came to be known
as the flashed brown pota-
toes with sour cream girl"
Serve 'em once, and we bet
husbands will insist on 'em
at least once q week.
flashed Brown Potatoes
8 baked potatoes baked d
least the day before anc
refrigerated)
2 tablespoons shortening
] teaspoon salt
V teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons melted butter
4 tablespoons sour cream
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-11

from the pan. You can lift
UP the edge to see II they are
ready without stirring them.
When Drowned. turn once
and cook until the second
side is brown. Place on hot
serving dish in layers with
Continued ON Page Bill, Col.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-11
GOOD INVESTMENT
Potatoes Spotlighted
As Weeks Best Buy

casserole dishes. Spotlighted
at the local Safeway stores
for the rest of the week will
be Maine and Idaho russets.
spuds from Pennsylvania.
along with frozen and canned
potato speciality items.
If you've been laboring UNI
der the impression potatoes
are loaded with calories,
here's a comparison that may
surprise you. A medium size
potato boiled, pressure
cooked or baked contains
only about 100 calories. ap-
proximately the same as a
large apple or orange. or half
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-11

er. Heat shortening in q
heavy griddle or frying pan.
Sprinkle potatoes over the
surface lightly. DO not pack
down. Sprinkle with salt and
pepper and the melted but
ter. Cook over low heat until
brown underneath and loose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-11
BY VIOLET FAULKNER
Star Food Editor

If you're looking for a good
food bargain this week :.
and who isn't these days :.
white potatoes will De your
best investment. Not only
will you get a good buy
money-wise, you'll get a
wealth of nutritive values
for your dollar.
The potatoes you'll see Of
fered at special prices are
from last falls crop and. as
such. they lend themselves
to all types of preparation
:. boiled. mashed. baked, in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-11

Peel and CRATE the cold
baked potatoes with the
coarse side Of q 4-sided graf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-11
Club Meeting Set

The Twentieth Century
Club win meet on Thursday
at II am. in Barker Hall Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-11

the YwcA. Marquis W.
Childs. newspaper correspon-
dent. win speak on american
Foreign Policy In the POST
Sputnik Era"
The Nome nugget., 1958-12-08
Merchants Again Triumph Tn League Play

In last Friday nights basket ball action the Bronson Mer- chants retained their league lead with resounding 82-31 win over the handicapped Polar Hornets.
 In the second contest the High School came through with an equally fine game and upset the National Guard with a firm 4th quarter rally that assured them of a 40-26 victory.
 Ed Maloney, Gabe Wilkalkia, and Captain Joe Senungetuk went berserk with the fourth quarter rally and put the Guard in their pocket with little trouble, but much anxiety.
 In the Merchant contest, Pete Hahn had a terrific field night as he counted some g points in the winning effort. George Kost tptaled some 16 while the Bell brothers, Harold and George, hit for g and IA respectively.
 Tomorrow night the leading Merchants go against the ANB, seeking their fourth consecutive win and in the second contest the ACS-CAA will strive to keep their undefeated record clean with their battle against the Cinderella" High School five.
The Nome nugget., 1958-12-08
Alaska Air Carriers Discontinue ROund-Trip Fare Discounts

Alaskan air carriers have an- nounced that starting December IA there will be no discount for round trip tickets.
 This new procedure is already in effect in the States with the big ger airlines. Participating Alas kan carriers include to date Alaska Airlines, Wien Airlines, Pacific Northern, P.A.A., Cordova, and Northern Consolidated.
 Increased airlines cost of op- eration is given as the reason for this change.
The Nome nugget., 1958-12-08
Ultra-MOdern Is The Word for New Nome Airfield Terminal

The new terminal for Nome Field now under renovation by Glen Snyder promises to be ultra modern with all the convenience of airports in the States. -,.
 Plans with architects drawings now at the Airlines office, show that passengers coming and going will be impressed with the con- venience for the travellers as well as the handling of freight.
 Alaska Airlines manager Del Kampman says that according to present plans the new terminal will be ready for occupancy in January.
The Nome nugget., 1958-12-08
Joe Dexter Bitten By Dog While At Play

Joe Dexter, young son of MT. and Mrs. Phillip Dexter, was ser iously bitten yesterday by dog and is hospitalized.
 Joe was with two companions on the Bessie Road near the City Field with three dog team
 It is reported that while the boys were playing around out there that the biting occurred.
The Nome nugget., 1958-12-08
W A N T A ID $

FOUND Small, half-moon fooled
 leather purse Call at Nugget.
The Nome nugget., 1958-12-08
Sanitation Aides Complete Nome School Session
By JACK F. BARTLETT Health Education Consultant. Alaska Deuarfmenf of Health

Alaska Department of Health
 The Alaska Department of Health's Sanitation Aide School came to a close last Friday.
 The men who attended the course were Edwin Katchatag, Unalakleet;t Jonah Tokeinna, Wales; Clifford Tom, St. Michael; Roger Nassuk, Koyuk; Herbert Apassingok, Gambell; Tom Brown, White Mountain.
 According to Lauris Parker, who is the training officer for the de- partment, this type of course is to re-emphasize the importance of sanitation and also to instruct the men in teaching methods. All San itation Aides have had courses at the University of Alaska in sani- tation before assuming their du- ties in the villages.
 Several interested citizens called at the schol to express their in- terest and to offer their support. They included Edith Bullock, Sen. Bronson, Sen. McNees, Mayor Steve Andersen, Bob Grant, BIA, Mrs. Bohrer, Eunice Berglund, Salvatore De Leonardis, B.I.A., and Margaret Swanberg.
 The course here was directed by Glenn Carlson, Sanitation Aide supervisor for the Nome area.
 MT. Parker states that similar school will be conducted next month for the Kotzebue area. It will be directed by MT. John Door, supervisor for that district.
The Nome nugget., 1958-12-08

Mrs. Jack Bullock from Kotze- bue. who visited Nome Saturday while enroute 10 Anchorage on business has made arrangements to be back for inc Roof Garden. She further stated that the Roof Garden has created unusual in- terest in Kotzebue and that many are planning 10 attend from that northern metropolis.
 (PGid AduertiSemnty
The Nome nugget., 1958-12-08
NUGGET DISPLAYS
 NOME FIRE PICTURES

Through the courtesy of Carrie McLain, picture of Nome taken in 1910 as well as pictures of Nome after the fire of 1905. will be on display in the window of ne Nugget this week.
The Nome nugget., 1958-12-08
Watch for Lucky Bucks ?

Seven lucky bucks are floating around town, in someone's wallet or pocket, stated Manager Don Hungerford, who announced that Walter Gelzer and Paul Tocktoo have already presented "lucky bucks" and received their awards of 10 dollars in merchandise, from the Mere.
 Outstanding numbers are: D-748 720 O9A
 D-748 72O ASA
 D-748 72U 21A
 D-748 728 63A
 D-748 720 69A
 D-748 757 21A
 D-748 72O 89A
 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
 TONIGHT
 CITY HALL. s:00 PM.
The Nome nugget., 1958-12-08
TWO GIRLS BORN

A daughter was born at the hospital last Saturday to MT. and Ire. Wally Parker. And yester- day, a daughter was born to MT. and Mrs. Patrick Analook.
The Nome nugget., 1958-12-08
GIRLS - ANYONE FOR BASKETBALL =?

Any girls for basketball? Any high school alumnae or any other ladies who wish to play are re- quested to meet at the high school gym tonight for practice. The session will be from to g pm.
The Nome nugget., 1958-12-08
NM M HOSPITAL

Admitted: Grace Parker, Joe Dexter, Marion Sheldon, Audrey Analook.
The Nome nugget., 1958-12-08
NOTICE WARNING

The Ed Bennick property west of Perry Kagoona property east of Steadman Ave-. is posted with legal no trespassing signs and the public is warned 10 stay off.
The Nome nugget., 1958-12-08

FOR SALE-6-yr. crib and mat
 tress. Call Main Al.
The people's voice., 1958-05-02

owns lots of it obviously he must have
sufficient income to easily pay the tax
for property actually is the major
source of all income. 1t is the one tax
safe from the federal government and
even is deductible from federal income
tax. So we must insist upon its full and
proper use in our State and to make
it even more just we must insist upon
full equalization of property tax by
means of uniform assessments of prop
erty for tax purposes.
Had our State Administration the in
telligence to levy the 2-mill optional
statewide levy for State purposes in
recent years there would not now be
a gargantuan deficit staring us in the
face. What will the State do this year
to Justify evasion of this levy again?
We know that mills is insignificant
to the taxpayer but in total it will be
a tremendous help to the State in it's
present financial crisis. Let us see
Mr.. Reid will have the CUTS
to impose it this year as he rightfully
JARUSSI, Joliet. (For-
Her Legislator from Carbon County,.
The people's voice., 1958-05-02
Doesn't Understand
Gobble- e-de-Gook

The PEOPLES VOICE:
We read about new roads The press
tells us about huge appropriations.
One mighty politician tells us we
are not only short of money but the
situation is extremely critical.
Another tells us we have never lost
cent of federal aid because of lack
of matching funds.
Some gutless wonders are openly ad-
vocating a Sales Tax.
Hugo tells us the cent did it.
Hugo should tell us what scent the
cent has.
We read all about new roads.-FRED
r. UHDE Rollins
The people's voice., 1958-05-02
Equalization Board Should
Impose 2-Mill Levy
PEOPLES VOICE:

GjJOGbES . NOICE.
1t seems like a good time to once
again express my appreciation to you
folks for giving us a good little paper
which prints more pertinent news about
the State of Montana than does the
entire daily press of the State. 1t is a
paper that should be read in every
home and carefully studied by every
student of government and state affairs.
AS a citizen of Montana, I deplore
the sad treatment our great State re-
ceives from its exploiters. I cringe to
see costly mistakes made by an inept
administrat tion and most Of all ! lament
the apparent fact that too many Mon
tana citizens have their heads in the
sand and sleep while disorganization
and deterioration gnaw their way into
the States vitals.
Some of the most nOnsensicaI and
deceptive talk at present in Montana
concerns Montana's property tax levy.
After our governmental officials de-
stroyed valid and needed sources of
revenue in recent years they now are
attacking, with intention to destroy,
our only really stable and reliable
source of tax revenue, the property
tax.
1t is obvious that there can be no
practical substitute for the property
tax in Montana. 1t is also obvious that
it is the only tax that cannot easily be
evaded, especially by absentee owners. |
This is a tax that is actually the fair |
est tax of all, the more one owns the |
more he pays. If one wants to pay less |
Of II he can easily do so by divesting
himself of excess holdings, but if he :
The people's voice., 1958-05-02
Editorial
Where Do They Stand?

This legislative find seeking
voter at either the June the November
general election.
many instances have not been identified
previously with the activities of either party Particularly
this regards number of legislative candidates on the
Democratic ticket.
By large these candidates positions on important issues
which will legislative assembly
widely known Many of the legislative proposals considered
by the assembly have direct bearing the lives and pocket
books of all of Taxes highways schools occupaona disease
legislation, will be of major next winter.
Where does each legislative candidate stand issues?
We submit for your consideration the following sample
listing of questions which assist in inerogatng each
candidate about seeking the to the alm
portant question above:
Does the oppose "rghttowork" leg
saton?
Does candidate favor oppose enactment of legislation
facilitate of state income taxes off that portion
of income received by nonredens from Montana business
and farm properties and other investments?
Will candidate support oppose legislation to tighten
up collection of corporation license taxes?
Sales Tax? 0'f'O~
candidate propose Montana meet it's highway
financing problem?
against the weight-distance method of taxing
commercial trucking operations for highway purposes?
Is he for against increasing the gasoline tax to meet
highway construction and maintenance costs?
Is he for against placing sicos other occupation
aly-caused diseases under Workmens Compensation?
Is he for against removal of the 500week limitation
on payment of benefits to permanently disabled industrial
workers?
candidate support or oppose enactment of state
minimum wage law?
Does the candidate favor oppose federal school
struction aid?
Will the candidate support oppose legislation give
the schools fu market value all school oil land leases and
the production therefrom? i
Will he support oppose registration of all lobbyists?
Does he favor the appointment of Supreme
Court Justices by the Governor instead election the
he for against legislation authorizing people of the
state to Public Utility Districts purpose owning
and operating their utilities? II
Will he support oppose legislation compelling the
Railroad Public Service Commission limit utilities
increases to only suficiency bonade operating
COSTS and provide the
investment worth of their utility? 8
Is the candidate against repeal the so-caed o
bankers relief act" of 1857? 10
The people's voice., 1958-05-02
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Continued From Page One)
keep it that way. Let us all. instead
of tearing down labor's and the ma
tion's gain, join in redoubled efforts
to achieve full employment for Amer
ican workers, develop our resources,
expand our industries, and thus ere
ate an abundance in which all Amer
leans may share.''