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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-12-29

Peter Bokma of MFU Mutual Fire
Insurance Co., and Reno Banks;
The 1862 wheat and feed grains
programs, by Charles Grouse, MISC
program specialist;
The natural gas rate case, Leo
Graybill, Jr., Great Falls attorney.
Tuesday: The new farm program,
by MFU Vice Pres. Gordon Twedt, a
member of USDA Secretary Free
mans National Advisory Committee
on Feed Grains and Wheat;
The local meeting, by MFU Field
man Conner;
Public school financing, by Lloyd
Markell, Montana Education Associa-
ton research assistant.
Wednesday: Membership develop
ment, by MFU Secretary Ralph Cook.
Also report on MFU convention and
bus programs by Mr.. Cook;
The Farmers Union Central Ex-
change, local co-ops and the COM
munity, by John c. Mckay, FUCE
marketing director;
Social Security for farmers, by
Raymond Petersen, SIS district man
ager;
Health insurance for the aged
through Social Security, by Gretchen
Billings, associate editor of THE
PEOPLES VOICE.
Thursday: Farmers Union educa-
ton, by MFU education director Mar
garet Butcher;
Farmers Union Grain Terminal AS
ISOLATION, by Barney Malusky, GTA
director of field services;
House Bill 131-the Coop tax bill,
by MFU legal counsel, P. j. Gil
feather;
Political action, by Charlotte Holtz
and Jage Frank;
Water and power development, by
Judge Left Erickson, DIR. Carl Kraen-
eel, rural sociologist at MISC, and Don
w. Chapman, former MFU president.
Friday: The United Nations is my
beat, by Clark Eichelberger;
Rural credit, by John A. Baker,
director of credit services, USDA.
Also discussion on rural area de-
yelopment, led by Mr.. Baker.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-12-29
Elderly Receive Gifts
From L&C Young Demos

Sixty-four elderly patients of hos
pitfalls and rest homes in Helena found
their Christmas little brighter be-
cause of the efforts of Lewis & Clark
Young Demos, club president Jerry
Lowney, Jr., advises.
The YDs used proceeds from club
teen-age dance held December 2 to
finance the buying of gifts for the
elderly. Gifts included stretch socks,
shaving lotion and tobacco for the
men, perfume, knick-knacks and face
powder for the women.
The gift distribution program was
handled by Lowney, Vice President
Don Jacobson, and Secretary Gloria
Smith.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-12-29

Greater employment oppor-
tunities, medical aid for the
aged, aid to education and a
department of urban affairs,
are four of the most important
issues which will face the Sec
ond session of the 87th Con-
gress when that body convenes
next week, according to Senate
MAJ ority Leader Mike Mans
field.
Mansfield, in recently prepared
statement, said that "the paramount
aim of the 1862 Congress will be to
act quickly to enact legislation de-
signed to strengthen our domestic
and foreign programs.
Domestic progress is most essen
tial for the inner strength of our
nation" Montana's senior senator
continued. "The result of progress
made at home helps us to overcome
the problems we must face in the
prolonged contest with the forces of
Communism.
In outlining the four major issues,
as he sees them, Mansfield had the
following to say:
JOBLESS WORKERS
"People are the real Capital of the
United States. Although the number
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-12-29
Ground Wafer Code Effective Monday

son, valuable property rights are
involved and l strongly advise that
the assistance of a lawyer be had"
The new law applies to the use
of all fresh water under the surface
of the land. In addition to recording
existing rights the law provides for
the appropriation of new ground
water rights.
Ground water rights have the fol-
lowing priorities:
1. Surface rights earlier than JAN
uary l, 1862, take precedence over
any ground water right regardless of
how far it relates back.
2. Ground water rights earlier than
January 1, 1862, outrank surface
rights obtained after that date.
8. Priorities between surface and
ground rights appropriated after jan
uary / 1862, are governed by the
rule of 'sFirst in time, first in right.
Anderson emphasized that the
Declaration of Vested Ground Water
Rights" is the water patent. Gown
ers have two years under the law to
take advantage of recording old rights
and securing the benefits of simpii-
fled proof. The prudent man will act
now,' he concluded.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-12-29

Most Montana farmers and ranch
ers will be affected by the ground
water code which goes into effect
January l, 1862, according to At
torney General Forrest Anderson.
Under the new law they can record
their use and date of use, by well or
other means, of ground water and
establish prima facie proof of their
ownership. This is done by filing a
Declaration of Vested Ground Water
Rights with the county clerk and
recorder.
"The clerk has prepared forms for
that purpose. However, said Ander-
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-12-29
Christmas Toy Has
Banned Food Color

WASHINGTON, D. C.-(CNS)
If you bought Susie a toy cake
mix set for Christmas, you'd better
check the ingredients. One toy
maker included in the set a package
of frosting mix that contains food
color Red No. /. This color was
banned last year from use in food,
drugs, or cosmetics that might be
swallowed.
Kay Stanley's toy set includes
mix for six cakes, six packets of
frosting, and one packet of cake
decorations. The illegal color was
in the strawberry frosting.
The baking sets, made by Plastic
Block City in Chicago, were labeled
as ga complete baking set for ju-
nior cooks with real food an
education toy for baking miniature
cakes" Food & Drug Administra-
ton inspectors seized toy sets in
Boston and Detroit.
Meanwhile FDA authorities here
warned toy makers they must meet
legal food requirements in toys
meant for eating.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-12-29

Railroad and Public Service Com
missioner Jack Holmes, and Associate
Justices Hugh Adair and Stanley
Doyle are expected to seek continual
ton in the posts they currently hold.
Holmes, although Democrat, does
not sit well with many of his own
party because of his approving a rate
increase for the telephone company
two years ago which was more than
double the increase recommended by
the RR&PSC's rate expert, DIR.
Thatcher of the University of Wis
consin. Being mentioned as possible
primary opponents to Holmes are
Butte Mayor Verne Griffith and Hill
county Senator Robert Durkee.
see page a
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-12-29

Act To Be Aired
In Capital City

Provisions of the Labor-Manage-
ment Reporting and Disclosure Act
of 1859 will be discussed by repre-
sentative of the u. S. Department of
Labor in Helena, Friday, January 10,
1862, according to an announcement
by the Helena Trades & Labor Coun-
Gil.
Earlier this fall such meeting was
scheduled and then called off at the
last minute because "fogged-in" air
conditions prevented the Labor De-
partment officials flight from Sc
attic.
The meeting, open to all members
of organized labor, will have ques-
ton and answer period, following
general review of the 1859 law by
the federal departmental spokesman.
Site of the session will be the up
stairs hall of the Helena Labor Tenn
pie at the corner of Warren and
Grand. (For those unfamiliar with
the Capital City, the Labor Temple
is two blocks up the hill from the
northside entrance of the New Placer
Hotel.)
The meeting will get under way
at 1880 pm.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-12-29

working head of the voluntary asso-
citation to which thousands of Ameri-
cans belong, also writes about the
world organization under the heading
s'The United Nations Is My Beat".
That, coincidentally, will be the topic
of his address at the Flu school. In-
formation available at press time is
that Mr.. Eichelberger's schedule will
permit him to stay over for the re-
gional Farmer-Labor Institute which
will be held Saturday and Sunday,
January 13 and IA, in the MFU build
ing.)
The school, which gets underway
Monday, January 8, will be preceded
by a workshop for MFU county and
local education leaders, Sunday, the
7th.
SCHOOL PROGRAM
Monday: 1862 MFU policy and pro-
gram, discussed by President Leonard
Kenfield;
Double insurance protection, by
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-12-29
More Consumer .
CounseIing Urged

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Expansion
of the consumer counseling of ALL
CLIO Community Service Activities
was urged by delegates attending re-
cent convention of the AFL-CIO at
Miami Beach.
The delegates passed resolution
which recommended that all inter-
national unions and state and local
central bodies bring the benefits of
the program to their members.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-12-29
TWO CONGRESSIONAL.
SEATS AT STAKE

| Both Montana congressman, Arnold
| Olsen of the First District, and James
Battin of the Second, must stand for
reelection this year.
AS of now there are no indications
Olsen will have serious opposition in
the Democratic primary. Several Re-
publicans are mentioned as potential
opponents. These include Rancher
Wayne Montgomery, who is expected
to formally announce next month
State Planning Board Director Tom
Collins; Butte Attorney George Sars-
field, who was the COP nominee in
1860, and School of Mines Professor
Sid Croft.
Rep. Battin, so rumor has it, may
have one or more COP primary OPP
ponents. Word reaching THE VOICE
is that former Second District Cong.
Orvin B. Flare, anxious to make
comeback and a proven vote-getter
in Republican ranks, is being urged
to run against Battin. Battin and
Flare are both of the ultra-conserva-
tive element in the COP, and should
they be squared off against each
other, Highway Commissioner Ted
James of Great Falls might be per-
suaded by growing number of sup
porters to also enter the primary con-
test. James is considered by Republi-
cans and Democrats alike to be a
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-12-29
1862 Election Emphasis Will
Center On legislative Races

Although five state and federal offices to be filled by
Montana voters in 1862 primary emphasis of the coming
pagn will be control of the two houses of the State Leg
ature Voters will nominate and elect % state and "a
representatives
At the local level interest will be further heightened
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-12-29
Top UN Figure To Address
Farmers Union School

GREAT FAIIS-Clark Echeberger executive secretary
American Association the United Nations, will be
speaker the 1862 Montana Union School,
Friday January headquarters building
Electric City
chelberger, in addition to his multold duties the
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-12-29

Frank Murray shows that posts to be
filled in all counties include at least
one county commissioner, the county
attorneys office, sheriff, clerk and
recorder, superintendent of schools,
treasurer, coroner, surveyor, assessor
and public administrator.
Nine counties have auditors, these
posts will also be up for election de-
termination. These counties are Cas-
cade, Flathead, Gallatin, Hill, Lewis
& Clark, Missoula, Roosevelt, Silver
Bow and Yellowstone.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-12-29
Mansfield Places Emphasis On
Four Major Domestic Issues

of Americans having jobs increased
| by full four million between jan
uary and July, unemployment is still
serious situation because of the
growth in our labor market. Also, the
impact of automation and technology
cal change-plus an additional rs
million new workers anticipated to
enter the labor market during this
decade - pose major challenges we
will have to face and for which we
must devise realistic and meaningful
solutions.
MEDICAL AID FOR THE AGED
Longevity is not pleasant gift
without the benefit of health to enjoy
it.
''The most pressing problem of the
aged is the constantly growing in
ability to afford medical care when
they need it the most. Medical costs
have risen higher than any other con-
sumner costs over the last decade. The
cost of medical care for the aged is
at least 80 per cent higher than it is
for the rest of the population.
"The reason is that the over 65-
years-of-age population has two to
three times as many chronic illnesses
as the rest of the population. Their
length of stay in hospitals is at least
twice the average for the general pop
see page 8
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-12-29
At Great Falls +.
At Great Falls
Top.Pro9ram
Planned For
FL Institute

GREAT FALLS-Emphasi will be
on education, utility rates, the United
Nations, and taxes, among other
things at the regional Farmer-Labor
Institute which will be held here
Saturday and Sunday, January ID
and ID.
Leading the several panels will be
citizens of state and national promi-
nence, including John A. Baker of
the USDA, Washington, d. c.; Clark
Eichelberger of American Associa-
ton for the UN; State Supt. of Pub
lie instruction Harriet Miller, and
MSC's President R. R. Renne.
The program for the annual two
day farmer-labor "skull session., fol-
lows:
SATURDAY
900 am. Invocation by the Rev.
James F. Kittleson, pastor of Saint
Matthias Catholic Church, Geyser;
9:15. The "Better Business Gil
mate, Ted Townsend.
9:45. The Utility Rate Fight, Leo
Graybill, Jr.
HOO. Taxes Are Good, Ted Schwin-
den, State Representative for Roose-
welt county.
lis. The Farm Program Speaker
to be announced).
2:15. What Has Happened to IN
employment Compensation? Charles
Huppe. Helena attorney.
$3.50. Health Care for the Aging,
Gretchen Billings.
600. Dinner.
1880. Area Development and Re-
development, John Baker.
$50. United Nations, Instrument
for Peace, Clark Eichelberger.
SUNDAY
9:15. The School Foundation Pro-
gram, Harriet Miller, State Super
intendent of Public instruction.
1000. University System Financ-
ing, DIR. Roland R. Renne, Montana
State College.
400. Federal Support of Educa-
ton, Frances Logan, Montana Demo-
cratic National Committeewoman.
11:45. Summary and Evaluation.
All sessions of the institute will be
held in Montana Farmers Union head
quarters building at $50 Sixth ST.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1961-12-29

by eIectIon contests Tor county gov
ernmental posts. An election guide
sheet compiled by Secretary of State
Evening star., 1961-02-21
U. N.
Council Authorizes
Using Force in Congo

present circumstances this was
the only chance Of remedying
the situation In the Congo"
Had he killed it, several dele
cations were ready to call the
General Assembly into emer-
gency session within "a hours.
United States Chief Delegate
Adlai E. Stevenson told the
Council the Asian African
peace plan has a sense of ur-
gency and shows a strong de-
sire to meet the present
crisis" He asked the Council
to vote for 1t even though he
lost a fight to write in a pro:
vision against any unilateral
military aid to the Congo. He
said he abstained from vot-
ing on the other Asian-African
resolution because 1t was one
sided.
I Liberian Ambassador George
A. Padmore said If he got sup
port, he would introduce a res
olution that the Council hold
its next sitting in the Congo
or somewhere nearby to meet
the Congolese political leaders.
Mr.. Stevenson agreed that
would have dramatic impact"
on Africa. The Council presi-
dent. Sir Patrick Dean Of Brit
ain. said he would take the idea
up with the Council members.
But despite the overwhelm.
ing backing for the new peace
plan. Katanga President
Tshombe was as defiant as
ever Of the D. N. effort.
ANY attempt to install a
new colonial regime-a United
Nations resime-will result In
a blood bath for which the
United Nations will carry the
whole responsibility" he said
in a note to Ian Berendsen, the
U. N. representative in Elisa
bethville. the Katanga capital.
"The intention Of the United
Nations to eliminate from all
territories Of the former Bel
gian Congo all technical aid
which does not pass through
U. N. channels appears to the
Katanga government to de-
prive US Of the benefits we en-
Joy In exploiting means at our
disposal" Mr.. Tschombe con-
tinued.
Such benefits would 90 in
stead to profit the United Ma
tions or some Of its inter-
mediarieS.
"The right Of any country to
seek foreign technical aid has
never been contested" he
added.
Evening star., 1961-02-21
CAPSULE
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Continued From First Page
survived this flight. But with
out close examination Of the
capsule I would like 10 make
some reservations"
Mr.. Gilruth said temperatures
inside the cabin never got above
90 degrees.
He declined comment On
when q manned flight may be
attempted. But officials said
earlier that II today's snot was
a success, an astronaut probably
would take an up-and-down
ride within two or three months.
Critical" Tests Remain
Ham. the space chimpanzee,
rode l56 miles down the test
range January 81 and survived
without apparent harm. His
journey was in many respects
similar to the first one planned
for an American astronaut.
This test gives Us Q new
confidence in the system" Mr..
Gilruth said, but I must eau
ton that several critical flight
tests remain before we send a
man into orbit"
Mr.. Gilruth said the selection
Of the three astronautS was
based on q large amount of
technical and medical informa-
ton gathered during the train
ing of the seven men which
began two years ago.
He said the data was evalu-
ated by the NASA space task
Evening star., 1961-02-21

the North Atlantic route until
the strike is settled.
Meanwhile, Senator Holland,
Democrat Of Florida, said he
will seek early consideration of
his bill calling for compulsory
arbitration in labor disputes
involving commercial airlines.
He said he was aware that
the measure. introduced early
this session. could not be passed
without strong popular indig-
nation and support" r.
Air Mail Moving
The Post Office Department
announced air mail material
was moving very well on non
affected airlines."
A spokesman said air mail
ordinarily assigned to the six
airlineS affected was being dis.
tributed to commercial aircraft
that generally cover the same
routes.
The strike has caused an
inconvenience to the Post Of
flee Department" the spokeS-
man said. but the public will
not notice any difference In
the distribution of mail"
The spokesman said q COM
bination of available flights
and surface transportation will
enable the department to main
tain a reasonable schedule of
air mail distribution.
Evening star., 1961-02-21

And once a passenger got to
New York, be could fly to most
major cities Of the world via
foreign airlines. But Pan Amer
ican, which serves Friendship
International Airport near Bal
timore, was closed down.
Long Waiting Lists
Most Of the airlines had long
waiting lists for their popular
flights. A passenger might not
be able to get a reservation to
the West Coast for several days
On only a few flights were there
empty seats.
Yesterday Capital flights to
Chicago had 1913 empty seats.
Flights to Detroit, Cleveland
and Pittsburgh by the same air.
line also nae empty SeaLS.
Getting to Florida from
Washington was tricky. Only
one line was flying directly to
tourist centers in Florida. But
two other lines could fly to
Miami with a change Of planes
in Atlanta.
Bus companies reported larg-
er passenger loads today and
scheduled extra buses. One
company had to send 10 buses
to New York to help that sta
ton handle extra traffic.
Union Station officials said
extra coaches were being rur
on most trains but that there
have been no crowds.
Evening star., 1961-02-21

Judiciary Committee expects to
start hearings shortly on pro-
posals to increase the number
Of Federal judges. he said.
Speaker Rayburn said he ex-
pected the House Ways end
Means Committee TO complete
action on the unemployment
compensation measure soon and
then 90 to work on proposals to
liberalize the social security
program. He added that the
Banking Committee has gone
to work on the area redevelop-
ment bill, and an education
subcommittee is ready to start
work on aid to education
legislation.
Evening star., 1961-02-21
KATANGA

Continued From First Page
Of the Katanga government and
in the armed forces when he
said:
Il must say one word about
katanga naturalization which
has been offered to all foreign
ers-black and white. I know
that for a long time a great
number Of foreigners have
asked for Katanga nationality.
We now offer them a chance
of satisfying this wish If they
really love Katanga as I think
they do"
Mr.. Tshombe called on all the
Katanga people to defend their
lives and possessions.
We're endangered by the
experts Of the U. N. whose inca
pacity has been demonstrated"
he said.
Mr.. Tshombe said that the
mobilization applies to all Eu-
ropeans as we'll as Africans, and
that the whites will have to
stay in the country even if
Belgium orders them to with
draw. He added that he is
prepared to CLOSE the border"
He said he regards U. N.
troops as enemies.
Asked: however. whether he
would attempt to disarm the
U. N. force already In Katanga,
Mr.. Tshombe replied: Il have
not officially been informed Of
the Council resolution"
Evening star., 1961-02-21

crease and extension, Federal
aid to education, health care
for the aged, college aid, aid to
medical education research,
community health facilities,
program, Reorganization Act ex-
tension, DECD treaty, increase
in Federal judgeships, estab-
lishment Of an office Of inter-
national travel, and liberaliza- =
ton Of the Battle Act.
Mr.. Salinger first said the
bills were listed in the order the
President hopes they will be
passed. But later he said the
order is not too important, aside
from the unemployment insur.
ance bill.
He said similar priority will
be given to legislation con-
corning water and natural re-
sources that will be proposed
in q special message to Con-
gresS Thursday and to farm
legislation and budget amend
ments to be submitted next
week.
Mr.. Salinger said Mr.. Ken.
nedy was pleased at the re-
ports Of the congressional lead
erS.
The Dem ocratic leaders
showed some concern over crit
icism that Congress was drag
ging its feet.
Senator Mansfield and
Speaker r a'yburn suggested
that q comparison Of the rec
ord Of Congress this year with
that Of the similar period in
1858, following former Presi-
dent Eisenhower's first inau-
guration. would not make US
look bad at ALL"
Lists Achievements
Senator Mansfield said the
Senate has passed q bill to ex-
tend the Presidents Govern
ment reorganization authority
and to establish a tourist office.
Hearings have been completed
on the DECD treaty, he said.
He expressed hopes the area
redevelopment bill will be ready
for Senate floor action by
March l and that education and
health legislation would be
ready for action shortly. The
Evening star., 1961-02-21
5000 Reported IdIed
At National Airport

The fifth day OF wildcat
strikes by flight engineers has
thrown an estimated 5000 per-
sons out Of work at National
Airport.
An airport official made the
estimate. He said normally
10000 persons work at the air.
port. but with passenger traffic
down about IS per cent, large
and small businesses we're lay
ing off personnel.
About 1,500 persons were fur
loughed in the Washington area
by National, Eastern, TWA and
American Airlines. But other
airport businesSes-from barber
shop to restaurantS-are Suf-
fering. And they, too, are fur
loughing another l 500 employees
to minimize their losses.
Business Down go Per Cent
The airport was quiet this
morning. Officials estimated
that the airlines still operating
normally would handle only 40
per cent Of the aircraft in and
out Of National.
Passengers were still leaving
National Airport today for all
over the world.
United, for instance, was fly
ing to the West Coast; Branifi
TO Chicago. New York, the Mid
west and South America; ALE.
ghany and others to the North