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The Sidney herald., 1959-07-22
YOUR
POST OFFICE
CORNER
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Postmaster
THE SILENT INVESTIGATORS

QBy John N. Makris. Introduction
by Chief Postal Inspector David H.
Stephens. Publication, April 81. 1859.
Publisher. E. F. Dutton & Co. Inc, 800
Fourth Ave, New York 10, N. "
The Silent Investigators" is the
fascinating and little known story
of Americas Oldest investigative
service. Postal inspectors have
had a vital role in the Post Office
Department since colonial times
and have tracked down and APP
I pretended some of the most COL
orful and dangerous criminals in
our history. Mail robbery, mail
fraud, forgers, extortionists, poison
pen writers-these give an indica-
ton of the variety of cases hand
led by the service. John Makris
has told the story of the u. S..
Postal Inspectors in terms of the
most dramatic and exciting cases
they have successfully handled.
The Postal Inspection Service
dates back to 1887. Ben Franklin
was the first postal inspector. At
the time they were called postal
surveyors. Their job, then as
now, has been to protect the
sanctity of the U. S. Mails. Again,
then, as now, this involved con-
tinual and periodic surveys of
post office stations to make sure
the mails were being handled
properly and efficiently. When
anything interrupts the proper
and efficient flow of the mail, it
is the Inspection Services job to
find out about it and, if a crime is
involved, to apprehend the guilty
parties.
Mail Fraud, in Many Forms 1
Mail fraud takes many forms
and postal inspectors know them
all. They may be elaborate stock
or real estate swindles or things
as simple as the ad an enter
prising fellow ran in a magazine:
Send ten cents and learn ONE
thing valuable" Those who did
got a card reading: do not an
swer advertisements of this kind
Then there was the man who, until
postal inspectors nabbed him,
made a tidy profit sending nails
to those who responded to his ad
for a twenty-five cents coat han
ger. There are the religious frauds
too, and one of the more colorful
crews to exploit the mails in this
way was the family of Guy Ball
ard, his wife and sol They
founded and ran one of the most
profitable screwball religious cults
of recent tlmes-that of the Great
/ AM. Characteristically, it began
on the West Coast, but soon
spread across the country. They
flourished during the '30s and it
took the postal inspectors a long
time to nail them. BY the time
they did, Ballard had died, but
together with his wife and son,
they had made a fortune many
times over.
Poison Pens and Lonely Hearts
Forgery in connection with
The Sidney herald., 1959-07-22

stolen money orders and checks
from mail boxes is another prob
lem, and the case of Jerome Pos
ter, of the most gifted of for
gers, is told here in full. Poison
pen and crank letters and ex-
tortion letters too, come under the
jurisdiction of the postal inspec-
tors. Lonely hearts clubs are
often ar occasion for mail fraud,
and medical quacks have long
used the mails to their profit.
The same, of course, can be said
for the professional photographers
who advertise their wares in the
grille and pulp magazines. In
this connection, the fantastic car
eer of Sam Roth, long a practi-
toner in this field, is reviewed.
All these various crimes and mis-
demeanors come under the watch
full eye of the Postal Inspection
Service.
The Sidney herald., 1959-07-22
YOUTH
STUDENT AT
MEXICO CITY

MEXICO CITY, July Is, -
Especial to the sidney Herald)-
Lorenzo B. Simonsen, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Merton Simonsen,
Route q, Sidney, is spending the
summer in Mexico Getty, the
second largest metropolis in the
Western Hemisphere where he is
studing at Mexico City College,
the only American liberal arts
college south Of the Rio Grande.
After graduating from Sidney
High School, Simonsen attended
Concordia College in Moorhead,
Mimi. Now a speech major at
Mexico City CCollege, Simonsen
is also gaining a conversational
mastery in Spanish and is becom-
ing acquainted with the custome
OF the country.
Simonsen finds himself in a
foreign country but not in a
strange academic world since all
but a few gradute courses are
taught in English at MCC and
the same credit system is followed
as in the United States.
The Simonsen finds himself
in a foreign country ut not in
a strange academic world since
all but a few graduate courses
are taught in English at MCC
and the same credit system is
followed as in the United States.
The college is this summer
beginning its twentieth year and
has the largest enrolment of
American students outside the
United States. The University of
Paris runs MCC a close second.
At the college, Spanish be-
comes more than a lesson in
grammar. In Mexican homes
where students enjoy such native
dishes as tacos con guacamole
and paella-the language becomes
an idiomatic approach to inter
national understanding.
The Sidney herald., 1959-07-22
LOCAL BOYS SELECTED
FOR FORESTRY TRAINING

James Mercer, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Russell Mercer Of Skaar
Rt., and Dennis Williams, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Curly Williams OF
Sidney, are among 81 high school
boys selected for the forestry
training camp conducted on LA-
brecht Forest by the Montana
State University School of For
estry.
The camp, designed to introduce
boys to the field of forestry as a
possible career, is supported by a
National Science Foundation grant
of S4,730. Montana State Uni
versity is the only school in the
country that received the NSF
grant for this purpose.
The Sidney herald., 1959-07-22
DON NUTTERS A
IN YELLOWSTONE PARK

Mr.. and Mrs. Don Nutter and
son, and Don's mother, Mrs. Anne
Nutter, returned last Wednesday
from a two weeks vacation spent
at Camp Fire Lodge in Yellow
stone National Park. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Nutter Of Glasgow
joined them there for n week.
George Nutter has been trans
ferred to Great Falls, from Glas-
gov where he has been stationed
at the Glasgow Air Base since
his recent return from 4 years
duty in Germany. George is a
Master Sergeant in the A F.
The Sidney herald., 1959-07-22
PVT. N. E. OLSON ASSIGNED
TO I0IST AIRBORN DIVISION

FORT CA L L, KY,
(AHTNC)--Army Pvt. Norman E,
Olson, son of Mr.. and Mrs,
Clifford M. Olson, Culbertson,
Mont, recently was assigned to
the 101st Airborne Division al
Fort Campbell, KY.
Olson, a survey specialist in
Mortar Battery of the divisions
327th Infantry, entered the Army
last January and received basic
training at Fort Ord, Calf.
The 22-year-old soldier is a
1856 gradute of CulbertSon
Public High School.
The Sidney herald., 1959-07-22

Savannah, GA. - If you have a
CT dental plate, it may come in
handy for something besides
chewing. One did for a man at
the Citizens and Southern Nat
ional Bank recently.
Mary Neatherly, a teller, asked
him for Identification when he
presented a Government check
for cashing. He took out his
dental plate and pointed to its
CT number which correspondent
to the number on the check.
The check was cashed.
The Sidney herald., 1959-07-22
MRS. JOHN MARMAN HOSTESS
70 BIRTHDAY CLUB

Mrs. John Marman ST.. was
hostess to her birthday club at a
$3.50 bridge dinner last Friday eve
ming. Ornamental arrangements
of roses decorated the rooms and
conferred the beautifully appointed
dining room table at which covers
were laid for ten guests.
Mrs. Chris Hansen was awarded
the high score bridge prize and
Mrs. Marman was presented with
the usual birthday remembrance
from the club members.
The Sidney herald., 1959-07-22

SOMETHING new, some
thing nice, has been added to
the knit coat. 1t is a light
weight foam back lining lam
mated to the knit. This gives
the knit coat a much longer
span of wear and usefulness.
This coat is in a herringbone
weave of deep bottle green or
mustard yellow, with match
ing leather buttons and patch
pockets. 1t can be worn over
almost any daytime clothes
except. of course, the dressy
variety.
The Sidney herald., 1959-07-22
FABRICS

With all the new synthetic fl
bers available for home sewing,
it's time to review the special
problems they present.
Use sharp scissors for cutting
and fine, sharp needles and pins,
Also use clay chalk for marking
crayon or wax can leave marks
that are hard to remove. The ex-
perts advise leaving a little extra
seam allowance, SO if the fabric
tends to ravel you can make
bound, French, or overcast seams.
And if you want your garment
truly washable, be sure all your
findings" are too-use the correct
synthetic thread, and select nom
shrinking, washable tape, bindings,
and zippers. Before final stitching,
experiment with tension to get the
best stitch formation. 1t should
be light on both spool and bobbin
threads.
Even though your garment will
need little or no ironing in its fin
ished state, to achieve a we'll
tailored, professional look, press
after each sewing operation, just
as you would when sewing with
natural fibers. And use a low
setting of about $50 degrees, gen.
orally marked rayon or synthetic
on most automatic irons.
The Sidney herald., 1959-07-22

A jugheau stands out in any
audience because of the noise
from the jug.
The Sidney herald., 1959-07-22

Del Mar, Cal. = Sergl Yeger
a touring Russian aircraft design
err, was inspecting an ehibit Of
house trailers at the San Diego
County fair.
do you have house trailers in
Russian" a newsman asked.
'Nyet,' Yeger replied in a
word.
The newsman had a pretty
good idea what the word meant,
but he asked Yeger's interpreter
for ar explanation anyway.
He says the interpreter re-
piled, that they do not like
houses on wheels in Russia. They
prefer a more permanent stable
type of housing"
The Sidney herald., 1959-07-22

Why is it that women often
think n thing and say some
thing else?
The Sidney herald., 1959-07-22

If you never study the stars
there is a lot you'll lever think
about.
The Sidney herald., 1959-07-22

FRUITS

FRUITS
Pears and plums are headliners
among foods due in plenty on
August markets. . The pears,
mostly bartletts, will come from
the Pacific Coast, where Cmalifor-
mia has the largest Bartlett crop
on record. Total Bartlett produc-
ton this year is estimated at near
~ million bushels = 19 percent
larger than last year. California
plums, another record-large crop.
Will continue on markets in heavy
supply.
R6eause most of this fruit is
shipped at the firm-ripe stage
so 1t will be in condition to with
stand handling, travel and display
In markets-the family food-shop-
per is wise to buy several days in
advance of use and allow it to
r1pen at home. Choose fruit that
is sound, full-size and full-colored
Tor the variety. Allow to stand
IN the bag or the container in
which 1t is purchased at room
temperature until ripened to good
eating stage. Pears should be held
Dor rlpening at a temperature
under 30 degrees F. Never set
fruit In a sunny window to ripen,
because overheating is likely to
cause fruit to decay before it can
rlpen. When ripened, put fruit in
the home refrigerator until served.
Other fruits due in plenty on
August markets include fresh
peaches, lemons and lines.
The Sidney herald., 1959-07-22

The danger in ignorance is that
SO many people have it without
suspecting it.
The Sidney herald., 1959-07-22

The Richland County Soil Conservation District
Manager Leo Hackley, is working in the North
Part of the County with its equipment and is
heading West. For work to be done contact Oper-
atOrs or Leo Hackley Phone 096-F15 at Cul-
bertsOn, Montana
The Sidney herald., 1959-07-22

Even if you haven't joined a
Legion of Decency, there is
nothing to make you attend an
indecent show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-05-07

permit any candidates APP
pearance. however brief. n this
win require them 10 afford
equal time 20 all other candi-
dates 20 use as they see fit."
Mr.. Rogers announced the
Justice Department action at
the White House after q con-
ference with President Elsen-
hover. This was q plain Inn
pllcatlon that the fun weight
OF the administration was be-
hind the move.
Equal Time Ruled
Last February 10. the rec
ruled that equal time Of regular
newscasts must be given 70 all
political candidates.
The ruling came after Lar
DAILY, recent unsuccessful can
dldate for Mayor OF Chicago.
complained that he was not
given time. IN newscasts. equal
TO that accorded Mayor Rich
ard Daley.
The decision brought a storm
Of protest from radio and tele-
vision stations and networks a.
an improper control over news
President Eisenhower saw the
ruling as leading 10 q "ridicu-
llous" situation and asked Mr.
Rogers to suggest any appro-
pirate action that might b.
taken 10 correct It.
The FEC ruling was based
on a section Of the Commune
cations Act which specifics
that II a radio or televisior
station permits any candidate
to use It's facilities, equal op'
portunity for such use mus
be afforded other candidates.
In his memorandum. Mr.
Rogers argued that a regular
newscast should not be inter
lpreted as fuse" Of the facili'
ties by a candidate
"It Is clear that this Ian
guaee is directed to use b.
candidates Of particular sta
ton facilities as part Of thei
political campaign activities
not the stations reporting, a
part Of its news coverage, sig
nificant news events or cam
paign developments" the At
: torney General said.
! He cautioned that broad
/ casters have a duty to be fai
: in their news coverage as a
E obligation ito serve the publ
interest"
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LAGRANGE. Ind. APP
Raymond rroyer considered his
musical ability had been
slurred when he telephoned
this classified ad 70 the La
grange Standard: FOR Sale.
trombone and boxer pups" TIE
ad came out reading; FOR sale.
trombone and box Of plues."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-05-07
ReversaIOfFCC
Equal Time
Ruling Sought
BY HOWARD L. DUTKIN
s,sr stan writer

Attorney General Rogers TO-
day called on the Federal Com
munications Commission 70 re-
verse a February ruling that
radio and television stations
must give equal time, IN regular
newscasts. 10 all political can
didates who ask for II.
In q memorandum filed with
the FEC. Mr.. Rogers said that
II the ruling stands the aim Of
having an informed electorate
would suffer. In view OF the
total time available. he said
stations cannot be expected %
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strategy to deal with a possible
July ! industry walkout.

Won't Air Differences
David J. Mcdonald. president
Of the steelworkers. and Mr..
Cooper, chief negotiator for
United States Steel Corp. and
the industry. agreed 10 quit air.
ing their differences at Joint
meetings with reporters after
they'd mixed It UP a bit at such
a session yesterday.
Mr.. Cooper confirmed reports
that the industry Is working
on a plan to counter any union
divide and : conquer STRIFE
move.
He said that II the union
should strike only one or q few
industry producers, the others
left operating might. under the
plan, share any excess profits
with the stfike-bound Arms.
Mr.. Cooper also limited steel
makers are considering shut
ting down in a common from
lii any one or few are struck
He said the industry Is con-
sidering all eventualities while
hoping to reach a peace pac'
with the union ahead Of pres
ent contract expirations Jun'
80,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-05-07
! Union Accuses Steel
EOf Anti Violation

NEW YORK May lAP) The eteelworkera Union today
oharred the steel industry with violating the antitrust laws
AID labor relations laws ana asked the Government 70 M
fettieate. -, "a. -.
tatons are involved In industry disclosures OF plans II may
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-05-07

Invoke 20 deal with a possible
July / industry strike.
MI. GOLDBERG outlined his
ehnrges In letters 10 Attorney
General william Rogers and
% Jerome ID. Fenton. general
counsel Of the National Labor
Relations Board.
Attacks Agreement
n. Conrad Cooper. chief ne
eotiator for the steel industry
In the crucial contract bargain
/, ing. disclosed yesterday the In
dustry Is considering a plan 70
2hare profits II some companies
ere idled BY q July | strike, but
Others left operating.
! rsuch an agreement would
pIalnly violate the antitrust
Iaws." Mr.. Goldberg wrote the
Attorney General.
f.I.Mr. Goldberg further said
Ar. Cooper had disclosed q pos
\ ability that II the union should
strike only one or two COM
panies, other producers not
struck might close down any
way in an industry-wide lock
out"
= Mr.. Goldberg said this would
/ violate the National Labor Re-
Iations Act.
This development came aftel
John F. Murray. Pittsburgh
Steelworkers Union ofhcial. saic
the union sis eventually goinl
70 win its demands even II w
have to strike to do it,"
Stresses Solidarity
Mr.. Murray, director Of tn
unions District is, and q cousin
Of the unions late presiden
Philip Murray, said the publ
and industry are underestimate
ing the unions solidarity ant
determination to gain a size
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-05-07
TaIks Are Resumed

The J. a. l.. talks resumed
this morning with this problem
unsolved and put aside for
further discussion later.
Mr.. Murray. a one-time ofh-
cial In the United Mineworkers
Union, who helped organize the
Steelworkers Union, empha-
sized that the union is deter
mined to win its demands even
If It takes q strike to do 1t.
Both the industry and union
have been trying to play down
the possibility Of q strike In
talking with reporters during
the preliminary steel bargain.
ing involving a dozen sets Of
union negotiations with that
many top industry producers.
AS the negotiations entered
their third day, they grew more
tense-primarily because Of
yesterdays disclosure the in
dustry is already mappins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-05-07

able wage increase and other
concessions.
Mr.. Murray's comments were
made 10 reporters IS he headed
a union bargaining team back
into talks with Jones a Laugh
lin Steel Corp.
The J. a. l.. talks had broken
up yesterday on their opening
day over q union demand that
j. a. L. put all It's plants and
subsidiaries under common con-
tract terms.
Mr.. Murray said there are
too many varying J. a. L. con-
tracts now. George Flacus. ].
a. L, industrial relations vice
president. said the company
seeks 10 continue separate con-
tracts TO At local situations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-05-07

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