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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-01-16
THIS WEEK
IN
WASHINGTON

From the discussions around
the Capitol during these first
days of the Congress, one might
sometimes think that America
had just discovered the potential
power of guided missiles and
had never expended any funds
for them-that only since the
advent of Russia's earth satellite
has there been any serious con-
Sideratlon given to a missile pro-
gram. But, the situation is, of
course, quite the contrary. How
ever much we may be concerned
about the state of our national
security, it is as important that
we do not underestimate our
strength in the missile race as
it is necessary that we realize
that scientific progress permits
no complacency.
By June 80, 1858, the United
States Government will have
spent $1712 billion on its guided
missile program. That is certainly
no inconsequential amount of
money. Four and a half billion
dollars of that sum will have
been spent in this year. About
four billion dollars was expended
in fiscal year 1857. This was fol-
lowed by about $212 billion in
1856, billion and half dollars
in 1855 and about a billion dol
lars in each of the three years
before that. In the field of inter-
continental ballistic missiles, that
is those unnamed missiles that
can span continents to reach
| other parts of the world, our pro-
gram really began with the ex-
penditure in 1858 of three mil
lion dollars. Fourteen million dol
lars was spent in 1854 and in 1855
| the figure reached 161 million
dollars. In 1856, total Of a half
billion dollars was spent and in
each of the years 1857 and 1858,
the figure stood at a billion and
a third dollars.
There seems to be no limit on
the productivity of American in
dustry Rather, the bottle-neck
seems to be in testing and in the
analysis of the data that is
obtained from the testing.
1t becomes apparent that the
| answer to our problem is not
money alone. The difficult trail
from the drawing board through
production and from there to
testing, from testing to analysis
and assimilation of the data
obtained from testing, and back
to the drawing board again has
no shortcut. Words, arguments,
diatribes, and harangues will not
shorten the journey.
Unification
The missile controversy is ex-
posing an old sore which was
first opened ten years ago in the
| violent battle over the unifica-
ton of the Armed Services. The
fact that the kind of unification
enViSioned at that time has been
impeded by inter-service rivalry
is not news in Washington. How
ever, workable scheme which
can overcome the old animosities
for the national interest will be
news of the first magnitude. It is
of course, possible, but the diff,
ficulties may be greater than
those involved in sending a roc
ket to the moon.
Recalling the bitter unifica-
Continued on Page 3-B)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-01-16

of the Noble county ambulance unit, which
is part of the 112th medical battalion.
Announcement last week that the land
had been secured for the new building
represented another big accomplishment by
Rep. Edmund G. James, whose actions in
the 102nd General Assembly was responsible
for Noble county getting the nod.
Had it not been for Rep. James, the
armory could have been constructed in at
least a dozen different other locations in the
state but typical of our local representative
he visioned good thing for his county
went after it in his usual efficient and
thorough manner and it has now become a
reality
When completed and the armory
becomes focal point for many community
activities, it could we'll become a lasting
memorial to the untiring efforts of Rep
Edmund G. James, who, first, last and
always has placed the welfare of the entire
county over that of his own personal gain
or a small group of constituents.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-01-16
Folk Lore ToIes of Olive, Ohio
BY A. WADE WELLS

at each paroxysm and returning
at intervals of from two to five
days.
But at that time the people
were not aware of its value as
a burning and lubricating fluid
and no particular account was
taken of it. During the oil excite
ment from 1860 to 1865 this we'll
was considered as proof of the
great value of this district as oil
territory. All along the valley of
Duck Greek to the summit oil
wells were bored and lands held
and sold at fabulous prices. In
the southern part of the county
some very fine wells were sunk
which are yet producing quite an
amount of oil.
This same Atlas contains the
original plat of the Village of
Olive. 1t indicates that Olive was
bounded by land owned by
Jasper Mckee, M. Gookin, James
S. Foreman and Benjamin
Thorla. The town lots were first
owned by J. Lagee, w. Figley,
F. Scott, w. Lannam, J. Hamil-
ton, J. Philis, N. B. Horton, and
a school lot on the north hide
of Main street. On the south
side the lots were owned by j.
Mckee, M. J. Mckee, r. Harris,
heirs of DR.. McGarry, Headon &
Stewart, D. Cunningham, Frisby
Davis, Jot Graham, Ira Collins,
H. Graham and Ben Thorla.
(To be continued)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-01-16

benefits; the average payment now is just
over sos.
Possibly some liberalization of the
retirement test" since people over IS years
of age, who earn over $1,000, are shut off
from receiving any benefits for any month
in which income exceeds $50.
Benefits, for the first time, for depend
ants of disabled workers getting social
security help and some special increases
in payments to widows.
In 1857, social security outlay topped
payroll taxes for the first time in it's history.
The fund paid out $7.3 billion in benefits
during 1857 and took in only $50 billion.
The fund, however, was saved from deficit
for the year by $555 million interest on it's
investment in u. S. government securities.
Social security officials fear 1957's
higher outgo may be repeated this year
and in 1859. They expect the fund to right
itself in 1860 when social security taxes are
scheduled by current law to increase.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-01-16

changed some since he previously served
Ed Schehl was considered very
popular selection by the Democrats and he
will take over the duties so capably handled
in the past by "Sky" Smithberger, who is
completing his second full term.
Nose Horton has also been very active
member of the board and anyone who has
worked the election returns over period
of years with these two men will miss their
services next May 6 for the primary.
Clem Dutton is serving as chairman of
the present board and Carlos Rossiter of
Center township is the other member
Harry G. Richcreek is the clerk for the
local election board and he is expected to
retain these duties for the coming two years.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-01-16
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Foundation Stones

Bible tells if build house the SAND II VIII
rUmh and fall when the and the winds come NO mouse
stronger than the foundation which it stands
cliffs dug out ue
their buildings Some of built of bcK ana
dug solid footing which 10
build
Things changed today is longer necessary to go to
the cliffs and dig the stones foundations and walls
We the phone and call the Cement Block Co and per
fecy made and shaped blocks be had for small price
pleasure block factory at Cad-
we'll my experience this field mighty interest
watch Ralph Gibbs about improve nature
he blocks He reminded of French chef pre-
pairing food in high class kitchen.
Mr. Gibbs machinery is and right to the moment
watched him dump the sand gravel and cement the big mixer
Every again he would the mixer and sample the mix
He did this times until he satisfied that seasoned
perfectly in the his factory there metal box
worked
machine that made the blocks Everything timed to the exact
little bit perfectly block composed of cement
washed sand and gravel was turned
impressed with the the caution used by Mr.
Gibbs asked him why he careful replied S, intend
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-01-16

10 stay IN BUSINESS and make q
success of this work. If I turn out
fine material and deal honestly
with my customers, I will sue
ceed." Mr.. Gibbs builds more
than cement blocks. He is build
ing good solid walls and homes,
a fine business and a host of
friends.
Uncle Sam Stille
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-01-16
Political Matters and Otherwise
BY JESS S. HARRIS

follows: While in his brothers
general store in East Union on
one occasion he made out a
bank check in payment of a bill
owing his brother. The tran
saction was observed by an in
terested spectator who, after the
delivery of the check to the
brother, came forth with this
query, Mart, is that paper good
for money!" Being assured that
it was, the observer belched out
this exclamation: "My gosh, l
wish l had one of them thar"
books. So it might well be with
those of us who do not own
farms to invest in land not to be
cultivated and be reimbursed by
the government for having done
SO.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-01-16

By his decision not to aspire
for the Republican nomination
for governor of Ohio at the next
May primary election and there
by opposing the denomination of
Governor c. William O'Neill, the
friendship for Former United
States Senator George II. Ben
der, of Cleveland, has been re-
newed with increased energy on
the part of his many Noble
county admirers and friends. His
act insureS far greater harmony
in the ranks of Repubicanism
throughout the entire Buckeye
state.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-01-16
MORE WATER
TO BE NEEDED


A necessity of vast import
ance that will confront Cald-
well in the not too great dis
tant future will be the matter
of a greater water supply for
industrial purposes. This area
is not located alongside of
streams such as the Ohio or
Mississippi rivers and to secure
such we must depend solely
upon the rainfall of Mother
Nature, such as at the present
time.
AS an industrial center of
the future this section of the
nation is just beginning to
open up and the main necessity
that will be confronted will be
an adequate water supply for
both industrial purposes and
fire protection. 1t is not too
early to give this matter seri
Gus thought and consideration,
so get busy without the Sigh
test delay. This column is open
for expressions of opinion on
this highly important matter
hence let lis hear from you.
The Communist party in
America has started down the
river in no uncertain way. John
Gates, editor of the communist
newspaper, the New York City
Daily Worker, abruptly quit the
party last Friday after his re-
cord as one of the highest-rank-
ing American Reds; he was ore
of nine men who actually ran
the party.
Former President Harry S
Truman is reported to have re-
Gently said that American troops
in foreign lands should not be
withdrawn until peace has beer
restored throughout the entire
world. The present Democratic
controlled congress might dc
well to keep Harry's alleged
statement in mind. Mr.. Truman
has also suggested that Presl
dent Eisenhower should EN-
phatically inform all those abou'
him that he is still the com
mander-in-chief of the army.
Already seven candidates have
filed petitions for the Democratic
nomination for governor Of Ohl'
at the May, 1858, primary elec
ton, with. possibility of more t.
follow before the time for filing
expires on Tuesday. Feb. 4.
Early on Thursday morning o
last week, the temperature II
Ohio registered to the loves
point of the present winter. A
GAINESVILLE it registered a
exactly zero and on up to l.
degrees elsewhere in the state
The frigid weather EXTENDED
down to the freezing point a
far as southern Florida, doln'
immense damage to the entlr
fruit crop in that state; in north
ern Florida the Temperature
dropped to II degrees, killing
thousands of fruit trees.
Always be it remembered tha
in the event of family domesti
disturbance arising there is IN
variably some way Of amicabl.
settling the difficulty Withou
resorting to violence and pos
sibIe fatality. It is best to thin
twice before action of any sort
For not producing wheat an
corn on a few acres of his Gets
burg farm during the 1857 sea
son, President EisenhoWer's farr
manager received the magnif.
cent sum of $2,009. Yet tn
presidents secretary comes fort
with the statement that TX
| knows nothing aboue the bus
ness transaction. This remind
this writer of the story told ia
more than half century ago b
the late Attorney-Probate Judg
Martin B. Archer, by himself,
III For All Your
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-01-16

SALT: 1t has been practically
proven at different times that
brine for the manufacture of
salt can be obtained in immense
quantities at convenient depths
beneath the valley of the west
fork of Duck Creek and its tri-
butaries in this county. This fact
was revealed by the boring of
the salt we'll at the Village of
Olive at an early day. Brine was
found in boring of all the oil
wells along this valley at depths
varying from 100 to 400 feet.
This brine is very strong and
almost free from sulphate of
lime, and when evaporated pro-
duces very pure and desirable
article of salt for domestic and
packing house purposes.
PETROLEUM: The first know
ledge of the existence of petro-
leum in Noble county was
obtained by boring a salt well
at the Village of Olive in the
year 1914, which in its discharges
of gas would throw water out
of the we'll to a height Of 80 or
40 feet. These eruptionS were at
tended by flow of petroleum
amounting to a barrel or two
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-01-16

On the afternoon of Tuesday.
Jan. s, Dave Beckett, Wilbert
Matheney, Gordon Secrest, Will
liam Rich and county agent,
Floyd Henderson made a trip
to Cambridge. They met with
officials of the Guernsey county
Dairy Service Unit and filed a
request for artificial insemina-
ton to be made available for use
on $40 cows owned by 46 Noble
county farmers.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-01-16

Summerfield continues to lead
the Noble county league after
Tuesday nights play, the Cop
hers downing an invading Sar-
ahsville quint 1922.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-01-16

One hundred and four wedding
permits and five banns were
issued during 1947 according to
a check at the office of Noble
county Probate Judge Otto
Polling.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-01-16

The sixth Republican for Noble
county commissioner in a race
which promises to be hectic from
start to finish is D. C. McVicker
of Wayne township.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-01-16

Paul M. Clark, J. w. Drake,
Z. M. Farley, RE Groves, Jess
S. Harris, Charles Morris and
w. A. Okey were named direc-
tors of the Caldwell Building &
Loan Co, Thursday evening at
their annual meeting.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-01-16

At noon on Thursday of last
week, President Eisenhower de-
livered his annual message on
the State of the Union to joint
session of the house and senate
that lasted for AS minutes and
was hailed by Republicans and
Democrats thereof alike with
tremendous applause on Al oc-
casions. The president set forth
an eight-point program and sum-
moned the congress and coun-
try to rally behind it with sacri-
flee and understanding. Many of
the Democratic members and
party leaders at once lined up
with Republicans in expressions
of support and praise. Report
has it that 9912 per cent of the
nations population favors the
presidents defense policy.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-01-16
News Of 10
Years Ago

Bennie Fowler, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Fowler, Spruce
street, will be the candidate on
the democratic ticket for the
office of Noble county Recorder.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-01-16

The following sketch is a direct
quote from an illustrated Atlas
Of Noble county, published in
1874 by Wall, Mann & Hall in
Philadelphia, Pa, (size IA Is
inchesl:
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-01-16

The atmosphere in the deep
sunny south has been SO cold in
southern Florida since before
Christmas that all public schools
and churches have been closed
and many, many of the citizens
of that area have almost daily
remained in bed to keep warm,
not having been prepared to
meet the cold with heat. The
owner of one orange grove cut
an orange in two only to find
ice had been formed in the GEN.
ter of the fruit.
Many of the more prominent
Democrats in Washington City
are said to be so fearful that
Vice President Richard M. Nixon
may be the leading Republican
contender for the nomination for
the presidency in 1860 that they
are doing every thing within
their power to hold down his
growing popularity.
A Warehouse in Kentucky, in
which was stored 100000 worth
of liquor, was burned to the
ground ON Monday afternoon of
this week.
On Monday noon of this week
President Eisenhower submitted
his annual budget to the con-
gress, the amount being nearly
| 74-billion dollars, the greatest
peace time budget in the history
Of the nation. At the same time
he asked for an increase in let
ter, out-of- town, postage to five
cents per. Each congressman
seeking reelection at the coming
| November election who supports
the latter will doubtless meet
| with e+;ff n,,,>ocitipr ot fba Yo1lS
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1958-11-01
Electric Motors

In a few short years, electric
motors have proved their worth
in the production and marketing
of farm commodities. They are
tireless, around-the-clock workers.
with no demands for higher wages.
And once settled on the farm, they
are always available.
For these reasons, electric motors
are replacing hand labor on many
farms at fast clip.
Probably the most important of
these electrical machines on any
farm is the water pump. 1t takes
over the entire job of pumping and
carrying water for both the farm
home and other farm needs-and
does it at an extremely low cost.
And, besides its enormous help
in the labor category, it provides
the basis for number Of improve
ments on the farm. With an cleo
trio water system, the farm home
can be made completely modern.
with a bathroom, an up-to-date
kitchen, and a work-saving laun-
dry.
Another class of electric motor
worksavers are the devices for
moving heavy materials mechanic
ally-the hoists, elevators, blowers
and conveyors. These are partic-
ularly economical for moving feeds
grains, hay and other products
used in the production Of livestock
and milk. And livestock and dair!
farmers also need such equipment
as automatic feeders, mixers, and
milk coolers if they are to oper
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1958-11-01

ed as secretary. A team of Sec
ton chairmen and rapporteurs had
spent most of the previous night
preparing a draft statement.
1t covered 10 mimeographed
pages and hardly word escaped
the insistence of participants that
its meaning be weighed against
their great desire for emphasis on
fundamental attitudes toward At
rica's future. If any one attitude
dominated all the discussions, it
was that stated by one participant:
"The best policy toward Africa for
the United States is whatever is
best for Africa itself"
The paragraph that caused most
discussion and got ratified by the
closest vote-almost a tie-per-
tanned to the African race prob
lem.
The draft statement read this
way: Grace, ancestry, or religion
should not be barriers to education
or employment. Racial equality,
where it does not already exist, is
an essential objective for all Afri-
can societies; the ultimate goal
should be a society where race is
irrelevant"
The word irrelevant" stuck up
like an iceberg. Somebody sug-
gested specifically irrelevant"
which finally won, but the discus
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1958-11-01
j. S. Aims 49,.
CONTINUED from Page One)


labor leaders, civic workers, sociolo-
gists, and economists from every
part of the West. Most of them
had worked or travelled in Africa.
Some of them had represented the
United States there on diplomatic
assignments.
For three days, in the comfort
able and hospitable environment of
the University of CALIFORNIA; Res
idential Conference Center, they
met in sections under the discipline
of tight-drawn discussion agenda.
The American Assembly rule that
probably distinguishes it most from
other adult education programs is
its insistence that discussion par
Elephants keep to schedule and
reach conclusions.
On the fourth day, under the
craftsmanship of DIR. Raymond B.
Allen, chancellor of the University
of California at Los Angeles, they
pounded their findings into a final
statement. DR.. Warren H. Schmidt
of UCLA's extension program
kept the discussion in focus, and
Clifford C. Nelson, vice president
of the American Assembly at Co.
lumbia University, New York, act
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1958-11-01

sion then veered toward the ques-
ton of protecting the rights of
minorities versus protecting the
rights of individuals. This proved
too abstruse for the meeting, al
though it was agreed that both
points were vital, and somebody
proposed "a society where plural
ism is possible and race is polite
ally irrelevant"
Some participants said afterward
that they had new insight into the
problems of the American Consti-
tutional Convention Here was q
case where words could mean sup
port for human aspirations-or
Illustrations to freedom. What this
conference wanted was to encour-
age an Africa in which race would
not determine opportunity, and yet
to respect the rights of the many
different African groups to find
their own way.
AS in other cases, DIR. Allen
ruled on the acceptability of mi
nor changes. He cut "racial" from
racial equality" on one request,
dropped african" on another and
put it back after further discus
sion supported the replacement.
On the question of the whole para
graph, he required a vote; as re-
vised, it was supported % to 10,
with some participants abstain
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1958-11-01
Howard Dean To Discuss Culture
At Tenth UNEScO Conference

he served as cultural attache at
the U. S. Embassy in Rome.
This will be Dean Snowden's Sec
ond trip abroad on Safe Depart
ment mission during the past five
months. During July and August
he was one Of IL American pro-
fessors who toured Russia, observ-
ing educational methods employed
there in institutions of higher
learning. Following his stay in
the Soviet Union Dean Snowden
participated in an international
seminar on "The University To-
day" at Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia.
The latter project was sponsored
by the Yugoslav National UNES-
co Committee and the World Uni
versity Service.
DR.. Snowden, who lives at 4O16
Eighteenth Street, NV, has been
member of the faculty at How
ard since 1910. A native of York
County, Va, he was educated in
the public schools of Boston, and
holds three degrees from Harvard
University - Bachelor of Arts,
Master of Arts and Doctor of Phi
losophy. In June, 1857 Bard Col
lege IN. ~ conferred the honor
airy degree of Doctor of Laws
upon him.
In previous trips abroad Dean
Snowden observed educational
methods in Europe, Africa and
Asia, and lectured at universities
in Africa, Italy, Austria and
Greece.