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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-02-15
BY MRS. MABEL BRYANT

BEL BRYANT
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Bicker
and son, Cade were business
visitors to KosciLsko We'd
nesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Bicker
were Jackson shoppers Thurs
day.
Mrs. Nellie Rogers visited
her children the c. v Max
wells in Jackson Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Y. Shaw
and children, Bill and Susan
&C New Albany visited their
son and brother, Rev. Victor
Shaw the first Sunday and
attended services at the Me
tnodist church.
Mr.. Inman Tucker Of Val
zen came down and his bro
Their, Mr.. l.. B. Tucker joined
him for a visit in Jackson
with relatives Monday until
Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. J.. a. Ramage
and son, Larry and Joe Nc
Lellan attended the funeral
II Luther Manual in Walden
Tuesday.
Mrs. James F. Tucker and
her guest of Parchman, Mrs.
Andrew WEIGH attended the
funeral of Luther Manuel in
Walden Tuesday.
Mrs. Mabel Bryant attend
Cd to business in Lexington
and Durant Monday.
Mrs. Wilma Brock is spend
ing several days with her
aunt, Mrs. Fanny Brown in
ThomastoWn.
The WSCS met with Mrs.
Mildred w. Holmes Monday
afternoon. Mrs. j. E. Hagin,
president gave the devotional.
Those taking part on the pro-
gram were Mrs. G.. L. Brock,
Mrs. Mary McCreary, Mrs. w.
L. Wright, Mrs. Mildred
Holmes and Mrs. Hagin. The
meeting closed with prayer.
Mrs. Mabel bryant and.
Mr.. L. B. Tucker visited e
latives in Kosciusko Sunday
afternoon.
MI. and Mrs. H.. L. Bowie
and Billy visited relatives in
McCool Sunday.
Mr.. Larkin Mcbride spent
a few hours with his daugh-
ter, Lenora Ann in Koscius-
10 Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Autry
and children of Durant visi-
ted relatives here Sunday af-
iernoon.
The Rev. J.. F. Nets filled
the appointment for Rev. Up
ton Higgins at the Baptist
Church Sunday and was din
ner guest of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
A. Rosamond.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. j. Brown
ing of Goodman spent Sun
day with Miss Lena Brown
ing.
Mr. and Mrs. Camel Tyler
and children of Kosciusko
and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
Pay of Durant spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Luther
Browning and 10.
The many friends of Mr..
Douglas Self are proud he is
improving slowly in the Dis
trict Two Hospital. He is
clear of fever and everyone
hopes he can return home
soon.
Rose Self is on the sick
list with the mumps and flu.
I riends wish for her a speedy
recovery.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-02-15

Mr.. Douglas Self is on the
sick list this week. He is a
patient in the Durant hospi-
tai.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Y. Shaw
and children, Bill and Susan
&C New Albany visited their
son and brother, Rev. Victor
Shaw the first Sunday and
attended services at the Me
tnodist church.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-02-15

Mrs. Nellie Rogers visited
her children the c. V Max
wells in Jackson Thursday.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Bicker
and son, Cade were business
visitors to Koscilsko We'd
nesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Bicker
were jackson shoppers Thurs
day.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-02-15

$500
Miss Bobbie Russell of Way
side, Georgia.
Mr.. Wayne Woods, repre-
sening the Jackson Chevrolet
Company of Kosciusko, tran
sacted business in West Fri
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Billy Brock
and children Of Franklinton,
Louisiana were weekend
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Brock.
Rev. Bob Boullard of
French Camp filled his e
gular appointment at the
Presbyterian Church Sunday
and was dinner guest OF Mr..
Lilly Jones Campbell.
Mr.. A. c. Autry was a
business visitor to Greenwood
Monday.
Bill Mcclellan and Willie
~erry of Durant spent Satur-
day with Cade Becker.
Mr.. E1vin Brister and Mr..
George Brister Of Helena,
Arkansas spent from Thurs
Gay until Saturday with Mr..
and Mrs. Harvey Brister.
Mr.. Edwin Mcbride and
children of Durant visited
relatives and friends Satur-
day.
Mrs. A.. C.. Autry and Mrs.
Mary Dunning shopped in
Durant Thursday afternoon.
The friends of Mr.. Richard
Cross are sorry he is a pa
trent in the Lexington hospi-
tai and WISH for4him a speedy
recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Bicker
attended the ball game in
Ethel Saturday night.
Mr.. Douglas Self is on the
sick list this week. He is a
patient in the Durant hospi-
tai.
Mrs. Maude Holmes and
Mrs. R. O.. McCreary. Miss
Alice Murff and Mrs. Mary
Dunning shopped in Durant
Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Jack
son visited Mrs. Jackson's
mother, Mrs. Will Carter of
Carmack Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Brister
and Mrs. w. L. Wright shop
ned in Jackson Wednesday.
new industries and 3.305 in
the expansions.
NEAR MILLION PERSONS
VISIT vICKsBURc PARK
Statistics show that visitors
TO the National Military Park
N Vicksburg totaled almost
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-02-15

Miss Bessie Owens of Bel
zoni spent the weekend with
her sister, Mrs. Matte Tho
mas.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-02-15

Miss Jane Conn of Lexing-
ton visited her mother, Mrs.
Boyd Holmes Friday.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04
Rail Engineers
Censure Holmes

The State Legislative Board of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neers, meeting in Helena, May L,
censured Railroad and Public Service
Commissioner Jack Holmes in a reso-
luton which said they did mot APP
prove of the past action of Holmes,
Gin his failure to properly protect
the public interest in the recent gas
rate increase.
attempts TO have the resolution
accepted by the Joint Legislative
Board of the Rail Brotherhoods on
May 2 failed by two votes.
Public Service Commission canGi-
date, Robert Durkee, speaking before
the Joint Brotherhoods on May 2,
brought up the matter of the fight
on the merger that has caused divi-
sion among the Brotherhoods in the
PSC race. He stated it was the legis-
lature that ordered the fight on the
merger when they appropriated
$500 for use of the Commission.
Durkee is seeking the Democratic
for the Commission job
presently held by Holmes,
Engineer Webb Sullivan of Liv-
ingston had earlier stated he was
convinced the money was not used
to the best advantage in the anti
merger fight and that Holmes was
putting up a sham battle.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04
Frank Freeburg
New Chairman of
Rails Joint Board

Frank Freeburg, Great Falls, was
elected chairman of the Joint Legis-
lative and Education Board of the
Railroad Brotherhoods, May 2, in
Helena. Freeburg, Legislative chair
man of the ORC&B (Conductors)
succeeds Emilio English of Havre,
legislative chairman of the B of re
(Clerks) English was given a stand
ing ovation for LOB well done"
during his term of office.
Other officers elected included Fay
Egge, Butte, B of RI (Trainmenl
vice chairman; Lorin Joslin, Ringing,
see page 3
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04
Havre Youth Given
All-Expense Trip
By State AFL-CIO

At ceremonies in the Governors
reception room in the Capitol Mon
day of this week, Jim Mackenzie, a
Havre high school student, was pre-
sented with a S34772 check by State
AFL-CIO President James S. TIMBER
for an all-expense plane trip to Wash
ington, D. c.
jim state winner in an essay con-
test on 1.-THE role of the community
in the employment of the handi-
capped, will, along with 40 other
state winners attend a meeting of
the Presidents Committee on En-
blowing the Handicapped, next week.
While in Washington, the young
STEERS from the so states will be feted
at a luncheon by the National ALL
CO.
A
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04
Primary Filings Indicate Some
Spirited Campaigning In 0ffing

State and federal races this
non-Presidential year are not
numerous, but there should be
some spirited politicking in a
couple of contests before the
Primary Election polls open on
Tuesday, June 5.
The race which will probably
draw the most interest will be the
Democratic campaign for party
nomination for Railroad and Pub
lie Service Commission.
Incumbent Jack Holmes, because
of his backing substantial rate in
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04
Kootenai Valley Demo
Club Organized At Libby

LIBBY-Recently organized here
in Lincoln county is the Kootenai
Valley Democratic Club, according
to an announcement by c. M. Boyer,
secretary.
The club, which will function as
a countrywide party organization,
will hold its meetings twice each
month, alternating among the sew
eral towns in Lincoln county. This
method, club officials hope, will have
a definite influence in developing
an active membership at the grass
roots level.
Officers of the club are: president,
Jack L. Brown, Troy; vice president,
Herbert M. Stout, Libby; secretary,
Clifford M. Boyer, Libby, and treas
urer, Charles E. Ramsey, Libby.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04

|
At the April meeting, Anderson
said, the Regents decided mot ia
have any committee appointed from
its membership" to look into charges
against NMC President l.. o. Brock
mann by that colleges ultra-conserva-
tive local advisory board.
Other Regents appointed to assist
Babcock's education demolition ex-
pert, Doering, and who took part in
the star chamber probe at Northern
last week were Boynton Paige and
John E. O'Neill.
In commenting on the Governors
action, the Attorney General said
that he was amazed upon returning
from the Attorneys General confer
ence to find that the Governor had
appointed three Regents to do that
which the Board of Regents had ex-
pressly said should not be done at its
last meeting in Helena.
81 will reserve my conclusions as
they apply to any result made from
the Governors action in appointing
a committee to inquire into any prob
lens that may exist at Northern"
Anderson continued, until the Board
of Regents meets at Havre on May
%.
"My reasons for this are that
the Board of Regents is the proper
forum where matters having to do
with higher education should be
discussed and the proper Board
where problems concerning higher
education ought to be considered
and settled.
"At this time only wish to say
hat committees appointed by the
Governor for any purpose which he
chooses having to do with higher edu-
cation, should, if they must be APP
be comprised of people who
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04
Presidential Commission Would Increase Rail
Safety Hazards, Sharply Reduce Jobs and Wages

railroads is the locomotive helper
(fireman), railroading's co pilot.
There are $4,000 helpers (firemen)
who daily face the hazards of rail
reading and know they are needed.
They'll fight to preserve their right
to be on the locomotive and perform
their craft Junction. the unionist
said.
He explained that locomotive help
ers (firemen) no longer stoke coal,
but do insure efficient operation by
engine rooms and correct
ing malfunctions while the train is
They also relieve the engi-
see page 4
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04

meeClng IN Helena, May Z.
Morelli, speaking on the national
information and education program
to explain the basic issues in the
railroad work rules dispute, said "the
history of SO years will reveal it and
the records will show the Railroads
have fought every safety device pro-
posed by the Brotherhoods'
Railroad union sources are chargN
ing management with seeking whole
sale job cuts among operating en-
ployes and more work from the re-
manning workers at less pay, and are
the report of a presidential
commission which has examined the
work rules dispute. The Brotherhoods
call the report "management-ori-
ented" and charge its recommended
tions would cut jobs, reduce wages
and destroy contracts. "The report
adjustment of $4,000
of the 100000 operating jobs, Nor
ELI said.
I'VE must bring to halt the
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04
IN HUMAN TERMS,
WORST POSSIBLE REPORT

Speaking about the report of the
presidential commission he said, "Ir
human terms, the report is the worst
in the history of labor relations and
stands alone as the most representa-
tive of the employers views. In addi-
ton to slashing existing jobs in half,
the report calls for wage reductions
beginning at 1870 for road employees
and loss of most rights now protected
by collective bargaining.
The union spokesman said the
Brotherhood's national information
program is under way. Its purpose
is to inform the public of the real
issues involved. Communities
should know they are in danger of
losing hundreds of railroad work
ers who could be moved to other
towns or lose their jobs outright.
Some rail communities would be
ghost towns if they lose their status
as crew terminals, he warned.
Somewhere along the way we be-
ieve the public will begin seeing the
ssues from the practical, realistic
Once given the facts, the
public will recognize that railroads
ire not automatic and need sufficient
men to operate safely and efficiently.
"A key man in the maintenance OF
afe and efficient operation of our
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04

the hearing record. Some of this,
concerning the utility's Canadian tax
payments, the complaint points out
twas obtained at meeting held by
the commission on October 4, 1861,
to which representatives and wit
nesseS of Montana Power were in
vited but from which all protestants,
and plaintiffs herein, were excluded"
This same evidence ON Canadian
taxes, the brief points out, the Com
mission refused to let consumers
counsel develop during the (public)
hearings" on the proposed increase.
The contention of the plaintiffs
is that the Commission was with
out authority to hear Montana
Power witnesses privately on issues
germane to the case and that the
gathering of such evidence without
the right of cross-examination" by
protestants "was unlawful and de-
MED them a full and fair hear
ing E. :" This denial, say pro-
testants' counsel, takes from their
cess of law and was an arbitrary
and unreasonable action by
the commission" and because of it,
the professionals "have been unable
to ascertain the Montana Power
actual tax expense, which figure
is necessary to fairly set a rate of
return - on the gas division.
RATE BASE SHOULD NOT
INCLUDE GAS LEASES
A second contention is that the
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04
Aroused Gas Users do!!;enging
MPCo. Rate Increase In he Courts

the in
%
natural users.
con-
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04

despicable and disastrous commission
report, he said, adding, 1--WE must
not shrink from the responsibility
that is ours, and we must assume the
in this hour of peril.
Morelli said he believed the rail
unions will find the unanimity, the
energy, the faith and devotion that
will light the way to the solution of
our problems. He said the whole
hearted support of other segments
of labor and the Farmers Union in
Montana is most encouraging
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04
Constitution TrampIed On OF MONT ANA
HELENA
Babeoek's Defiance Of Regents
Decision Blasted BY Anderson

Appointment by Gov. Tim Babcock of committee of Reg
ents headed by Dr. Gordon Doerng to probe affairs
Northern Montana College, Havre, this week termed
contrary action taken by the Board of Regents at its April
meeting and IAN unfortunate breach of the rules of
stutional form of government by Attorney General Forrest
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04
COURT RACE NO. 2 MAY
BE INTERESTING

Justice Stanley Doyle, appointed
to the Supreme Court by the late
Gov. Donald Nutter, has an inside
edge to be one of the two nominees
when the June non-partisan judicial
ballots are totaled. Doyle, an arch
conservative, has strong backing by
the State hierarchy of the Masonic
Lodge.
AT least two able attorneys are
also bidding for the nomination. They
are Great Falls attorney p. J. Gil
see page 4
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04

eve want the public to know that the Railroads not
be trusted to determine what constitutes safe railroads. Carl
NJ More Cleveland Ohio field representative of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Fremen and Enginemen told the Joint
Legislative Education Board of the Railroad Broherhoods
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04

certain "gas reserves, which :, if
existing at all, consist of natural gas
in place under grounds in and to
see page a
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04

| creaSeS for Mountain States Tel. and
Tel. and Montana Power Company,
may be in for the fight of his life
for denomination. Holmes, like his
fellow Democrats on the commission,
is in particularly hot water over the
recent gas rate increase granted Mon
tana Power which just this week has
been taken into the courts by con-
sumner groups.
All three of his primary opponents,
John Holmes, Walkerville miner;
Butte Mayor Vern Griffith, and Hill
county Sen. Robert Durkee, have
spoken out against the commission
having degenerated into little more
than a rate-approving front" for
private utilities. These opposing Dem
ocrats have pledged themselves to
work for ALL the people of Montana
and not just the special interests.
On the Republican side, there's OPP
position too for the RR&PSC nomi-
nation. Art Watson of White Sulphur
Springs and former president of
Montana Cattlemen's Association, IS
vying with former Missoula Mayor
Walter Cash to represent the COP
in the November finals.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04

are not members of a constitutional
board and, particularly, in this in
stance, the Board of Regents.
''It is my feeling that no proper
solution to any question having to
do with higher education can be re-
solved when the action of the Board
of Regents at its last meeting was
to not have any committee appointed
from its membership but instead that
it as a Board should have its next
meeting in Havre so that any prob
lens having to do with Northern Col
lege may then be considered.
AN INJUSTICE TO
HIGHER EDUCATION
81 feel that the Governor and the
individual members who accepted the
committee appointment knowing that
it was not the Board of Regents
wishes to set up such a committee
from its membership have done an
injustice to the other Regents and to
higher education as a whole. | feel
that education, particularly the six
University units, will suffer from the
type OF acClOn WHICH Jfle GoNeTHOr
has here instituted and | would wish
that he would reconsider his action
and turn back TO the Board of Reg
ents the functions which properly
belong to it.
What prompted the action of
the Governor or what pressures
may have been put upon him, / do
not know" said Anderson. Never
theless, / feel that he, as well as
any other constituted authority in
the State of Montana should exer-
else only those functions which are
assigned to him or them.
"This whole matter is an unfortun-
ate breach of the rules of our con-
form of government"
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04

able, discriminatory and unjust. In
substantiation, compliments attoln-
eys Leo Graybill. Jr., and P. J. Gill
feather of Great Falls, and C. w.
Leaphart, Helena, make several i'm
portant allegations that the commits
sion exceeded it's authority and in
correctly included in the tutility's rate
base several major investment items.
The complaint also asks the court
to issue temporary order "impound-
ing that portion of all rates collected
which is in excess of the rates pre-
scribed" before the latest rate in
crease took effect early in March,
and that after the rate increase is
voided that ''the court issue an order
directing the defendant Montana
Power Company TO reimburse and
credit all users with the amounts
collected which is in excess of the
rates" in effect before the rate in
crease took effect.
Plaintiffs to the complaint are Cas-
cade County Consumers Association,
Montana Consumers Association,
Montana State Florists Association,
Ralph Parker, Arthur Smith and
Lloyd C. Wenner, individuals.
THE CASE FOR vOIDING
THE INCREASE
Several major allegations are made
by Attorneys Graybill, Gilfeather
and Leaphart, as basis for request
ing the court to void the rate in
creaSp These inplIde.
The rate increase order was, in |
part, based on evidence supplied |
to, and given the Commission" by |
MPCo. which was not contained in
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04
RATE BASE SHOULD NOT
INCLUDE GAS LEASES

A second contention is that the
PSC included in MPCo.'s rate base
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1962-05-04

sec pa sc a
Evening star., 1962-03-13
Spring Luncheon Is Set

The Women's Planning
Committee Of the Interna-
tional Christian University
of Japan will hold a spring
luncheon and fashion show
at noon Friday at the West
morland Congregational
Church.
Three former students Of
the university, which is near
Tokyo, will participate in a
panel discussion on I'm
pressionS and Influences" of
the school before the style
show is presented.
Evening star., 1962-03-13
Cond|eIight Buffet
To Be q Benefit


The third annual Colonial
Candlelight Buffet for the
benefit Of the American Can
Ger Society will be held for
more than 1000 business,
civic. political and social
leaders Sunday evening,
April 8.
The party, scheduled to be-
gin at z o'clock, will take
place again this year at Fair
hill, the 200-year- old resi-
dence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Don
Larnborne Of Olney, Md.
Nearly 200 candles will IL
Illuminate the 20 rooms and
English lockwood gardens Of
the old Colonial home, and
Evening star., 1962-03-13

the hosts, their children and
the entire staff of assistants
will wear Colonial dress.
Barhecued chicken, whole
roasted pig and hind quar-
ters of prime beef will be
prepared and served out
doors. Indoors guests will find
roast turkey and country
ham.
The house, which actually
passed its 200th birthday two
years ago, when the first such
benefit was given, is built on
land originally granted to a
Col. Richard Brooks.
According to the legend,
Col. Brooks rides his head
less stallion through the halls
on stormy midnights.
Evening star., 1962-03-13
To Tour
The u. N.

A spring trip to the United
Nations on April 6 is planned
by the League of Women
Voters of the District.
The group will leave for
the one-day bus trip at 7:20
am, returning at II pm.
The tour price Of SIG in
cludes a guided tour Of the
United Nations building, at
tendance at Security Council
or committee meetings, din
ner in New York City and
all transportation.
Mrs. Rudolph Horrnuth is
in charge Of reservations.
which are limited to bus Ca
pacity.
Evening star., 1962-03-13
CAMERON President Arrives Today

President Ahmadou Ahidjo
Of the Federal Republic of
CAMERON was scheduled to
arrive this morning for a
two-day Presidential Guest
visit
The visiting President al
most started his official visit
here a day early.
Due to bad weather in New
Evening star., 1962-03-13

tinued on to keep some per-
sonal appointments there.
President Kennedy planned
to meet his latest visiting
head of State when his per-
sonal plane brought Presi-
dent Ahidjo to MATS termi-
nal from New York.
President Kennedy sched-
uled a stag luncheon at the
White House today for the
visitor. The two heads of
State were to confer this
afternoon.
This evening, Acting Sec
retary of State George Ball
will give a State dinner for
President Ahidjo in the Ben
jamin Franklin room Of the
State Department.
Tomorrow the visiting
President will lay wreathS at
the Islamic Center and the
Tomb Of the Unknown Sol
dier in Arlington Cemetery.
President Kennedy will be
the guest Of President Ahid-
jo at a stag luncheon tomor- =
row at Blair House.
At Sis in the afternoon
he will greet the heads Of
mission from African coun-
tries at Blair House; at $50
all the heads of mission in
the Chinese Room of the
Mayflower Hotel, and at Z
pm. Ambassador Jacques
Kuoh Moukouri will give q
reception for the President,
also at the Mayflower.
Ambassador Kuoh recent
ly arrived in this country and
presented his credentials to
President Kennedy late last
week. -
Among others travelling