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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1963-02-15
INSIDE PRESSURES FORCE
STRUCTURAL CHANGES

Music said that one of the import
ant things to be borne in mind today
is that the rigidly monolithic struc-
ture of Communism is weakening. AS
Stain gradually consolidated his
power, and in his later years became
a psychopath, there was no room
for dissent, whether at the local
level, in the Communist Party Con-
gress, or in the Presidium. Stalin's
word was absolute.
Since the dictator's death 10
years ago, there have been many
changes in the Communist world.
In the Soviet Union itself, as more
and more people receive higher
levels of education, the pressure
intensifies for relaxing of rigid
controls on freedom of expression
and movement.
Khrushchev and the ruling presi-
dunn have recognized this, and while
freedom such as we know it, still
does not exist, there has been
definite deterioration of the arbi-
trary silencing of all opinion not in
accord with the official party line.
There is, today, considerable criti-
cism expressed by Soviet citizens
government-ow press on
phases of Russian life.
Recently novel has been published
and widely circulated which is ex-
Bremely critical of some of the work
ngs of the system. On the stage,
through cartoons, and in various
other ways, lampooning of Russian
affairs is now permitted.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1963-02-15
TURNED DIRECTION OF
INDIA'S ECONOMY

| The Chinese attack followed by
their establishing new boundary
lines on the Indian side of the Hima-
layas, he continued, had the effect
the Chinese had calculated would
occur-the Indian government is
now in process of sharply cutting
back domestic programs in order to
permit greatly increased proper
ton of it's national wealth being
siphoned into reproductive de-
Tense effort.
Yet another important reason
behind the Chinese march into In
dian territory from two points a
thousand miles away, the speaker
said, is oil.
Presently, oil-starved China must
rely almost wholly on the Soviet
Union and Roumania for oil, and
accordingly, faces a continuing dan
ger that such supplies may be re-
stricted or cut off altogether. The
Chinese, because of their new posi-
tions, are but a few miles from In
dia's important Assam oil installa-
tions. They are now able to neutral
ize India by the potential threat they
present to the oil-rich area, and at
the same time, to negotiate more
favorable oil purchase arrangements
than before the attack, thus material
ly lessening their reliance on the
Soviets or Roumania for the oil they
must have to develop and maintain
an industrial economy. Apparent
from the above is that to date, no
oil discoveries of major consequence
have been made in the vast reaches
of China.
India shouldn't have been sur
prised that the Chinese would at
tack at some time or another,
Music said. They had before them
the example of the Chinese take
over of Tibet. And, though this
aggression was totally wrong, In
dia's delegates to the United Ma
tions remained silent when that
body debated and voted censure
of the Chinese for that act.
The Chinese attack, he also pointed
,ut, was a definite warning to the
soviets that Red China can take care
# itself, was not about to be sub
'rdinate to any other power, Com
nunist or non-Communist.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1963-02-15

Stain, Music reported (using Off
cial u. S. information as source) 4,
have been abolished, along with the
separate secret police. Under Khrush-
chev, spying of members of fam
lily on each other, and the dropping
out of sight" of people is no longer
condoned and permitted
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1963-02-15
WHAT TO DO TO EASE
WORLD TENSIONS?

The pacifist speaker felt that cur
rent riffs in the Communist world
may help to ease East West tensions
to some extent so that more fruitful
discussions can be carried on for
disarmament, but he placed greater
faith in positive steps toward peace
by American and other western
world peoples.
Pointing out that the richer ma
tions (including the Soviet Union)
are getting richer, and the under
developed ones, poorer, he said:
1. We should redouble our efforts
to aid these latter nations improve
their economies through material and
technical aid, the Peace Corps, etc.,
thus lessening the attraction of Com
munism;
2. We should give greater support
to the United Nations and the many
programs the UN sponsors to i'm
prove world relations, world health,
education, reduction of poverty,
greater understanding, etc.;
8. We should urge the admission
of Red China to the United Nations
Six hundred million people can not
be ignored, he emphasized, and, by
having them in the u. N. there is a
chance of fruitful negotiation and
discussion with them, whereas no
such situation exists today;
A. We must never let go unchal-
lenged any opportunity to negotiate
with the Communist world. eve must
keep up discussion and negotiation
with the Soviet Union) even though
we don't get concrete results, it is
much better than dropping the bomb
and the destruction that would cause
everywhere in the world.
The Sidney herald., 1963-10-16
TOastmisstress CLUB
Meets at ElkS Home

The Monkota Toastmistress
Club held their October 14th
meeting in the Elks Club Room
at 7 o'clock pm. Nine members
were present. Betty Bump
from Sidney and Mrs. Hilda
Welk of Palmetto, Florida,
were guests.
Toastmistress, Nora Iverson,
conducted the program. For
Lexicology Pearl Hett conduct
ed a mock television program
called 'You Said IT..
Speakers for the evening
were Betty Scheetz, "This is
4-H"; and Ruth Kramer, "The
Cold War;. Evaluations were
given by Helen Lassey and
Elberta Simard.
Table topics mistress, Dor
othy Kopp, presented topics,
along the theme Of problems
of a wedding. The bellringer
award was won by Pearl Hett.
Lunch was served by Esther
Hanson and Dorothy Kopp.
The October 18th meeting
will follow the Halloween
theme.
The Sidney herald., 1963-10-16
WOmens Missionary
Holds Meeting

The Women's Missionary So
lciety of the First Baptist
Church met on Tuesday night
for their monthly meeting.
Business was conducted and
the program for the evening
centered on our white cross
work and slides being shown
on our work in the Comeroons
of Africa.
The group has recently start
ed a Gold Bond Stamp project
and would greatly appreciate
the help of anyone having vail
dation certificates or filled books
to be used in this project. They
may be sent to the First Bap-
tist Church in Sidney.
Our next meeting will be
held November 4 at which
time Baptist Women's Day of
Prayer will be observed.
The Sidney herald., 1963-10-16
Newspaper Week
Being Celebrated

ity rights; aggressive sponsors
of civic progress. Their editor
ials frankly reflect the role of
the newspaper as a community
guardian. They aggreSsively en-
dorse issues in the best interests
of the citizens and combat those
which would be detrimental to
their towns well-being.
And they reflect public opin-
ion. They expose the "other
side" of issues at hand. A news
papers printed word gives per-
manacy to current events,
preserving them for future ref
erence.
Because of their dedication,
newspapers earn a respected
influence in grassroots gov
rnment and leadership in COM
munity affairs. They are re-
sponsible for much legislation
at local, state and federal lev
els.
But always, they recognize
the events of less far-reaching
significance. Events that cam
not be otherwise placed effec-
lively before the public eye.
This is important to dwellers
of the small community, who
thrive on news of a little"
club meeting, a neighborhood
wedding, the activities of town
merchants.
Here, and only here, are
they certain TO find all the
news about their friends, neigh
bors and themselves.
In the past eight years alone
total circulation for Hometown
newspapers has increased 4O.s
percent!
Population shifts from metro
politan to suburban areas ac'
count for much of this increase
Industry is moving into rural
areas today where farming
formerly provided the only In
come of the community.
All the phenomenal growth
of Hometown newspapers dur
ing the past decade is evidence
of the vitality of today's com
munity press and its universe
acceptance.
The very presence of week..
| and small daily Hometown
newspapers makes a big dLf
| ference in peoples lives. l
would cause a much bigge
| difference-a severely negativ
one-if they ever cease y
| exist.
The Sidney herald., 1963-10-16
Mayor Issues:
(Continued on page 81

and modern equipment for the
treatment of crippling diseases,
and
WHEREAS, this great hu-
manitarian work is open to all
children regardless of race,
color, creed or financial ability
of parents.
THEREFORE,, 1, Harold L.
Mercer, Mayor of the City of
Sidney, do hereby proclaim.
October 19, 1868 as RED
HEART TAG DAY and urge
the citizens of this city to lend
their support in making this
worthy cause a success.
Harold l.. Mercer
Mayor
City of Sidney
The Sidney herald., 1963-10-16
BY J. Kay Aldous
American Newspaper Rep, Inc

American newspaper neP., Ill.,
Newspapers have long been
regarded as sovereign influen-
ceS in their communities, even
to the extent that town with
out a newspaper withers on the
vine.
This is true in thousands of
small, hometown" cities
throughout the country sup
ported in numerous ways by
the weekly and small daily
press.
More than 5000 such news
papers throughout the nation
cater to their own Home
town America, comprising
some 80 million citizens, over
half the country's population,
BY definition, Hometown
America" is the vast network
of rural, urban and suburban
us. communities of $4,000 po-
pulation or less. These citi-
zens have an annual income well
over S157 billion, or AZ per cent
of the total national income,
and they account for more than
40 per cent of the country's
total retail sales.
Hometown CatalYsts'
ITo,,o o,+o1.v,, ,,orxrc,0o,0oy~c n q r-Y-xy-
ing editorial and product mes
sages in their columns, influen-
ce much of this retail spend
ing. They are important cataly-
SITS in moving a substantial
share of the gross national pro-
duct to keep America prosper
Gus.
So vital to everyday living
are Hometown newspapers that
they have become a part OF
the family. Virtually every
household in Hometown Am
erica" subscribes to and thor
oughly digests their contents.
To preserve this loyal re7o-
ership the weekly and small
daily newspaper must offer
more than capsuleform treat
ment of current news. They
concentrate deeply on the strict
ly local events with a probing
personal coverage impossible
for other media to achieve.
Active In Community
A small newspaper must bt
completely involved in every
phase of community affairs, it.
staff active in all civic endea'
VOrS.
Hometown newspapers arr
staunch protectors of commun
The Sidney herald., 1963-10-16
Blood:


She has also set UP three files
one at the hospital, with COM
plete data on each donor, in
cluding blood type and how
many pints each donor has
given. Two donors in the area
have given the staggering
amount of four gallons of blood
through the years. Her son,
Bob, has outdone them all by
giving five gallons for the
causes
She is especially grateful for
the organizations in the county
who have sponsored the draw
lngS and recruited donors for
each drive.
: These include Home Demoii-
stration Clubs, Service Clubs
and church groups. She has
f, assured Mrs. Nell Dore of Fair
view, new blood program chair
man, that she can count on
their continued cooperation.
In answer to expressions ot
gratitude for her dedicated SER
vice, she replied, GIVE lovec
every minute of it and an
deeply grateful for the many
faithful donors who made thi.
program so successful"
The Sidney herald., 1963-10-16
Billings:

tConiinued from page
The Sidney herald., 1963-10-16

In The District Court OF The
Seventh Judicial District OF The
State of Montana, In And For The
County of Richland
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of ALICE A. MERRILL,
Deceased
Notice Is Hereby Given by the
undersigned w. It. Merrill, Jr.,
Executor of the Estate of Alice A.
Merrill deceased, to the creditors
of and all persons having claim
against the said deceased, to ex-
hibit them with the necessary
vouchers within four az months
after the first publication of this
notice. to the said w. T. Merrill,
.Tr. at the law office of Milton
G.. Anderson, attorney for Execu-
tor. located in The New Sidney
Drug Store Building, Sidney, Mon
tana, the place appointed for the
transaction of the business of the
estate.
w. t. MERRILL, JR.
Executor of the Estate of
Alice A. Merrill. Deceased
Dated October, Is 1858.
MILTON c.. ANDERSON
Post Office & Business Address
The New Sidney Drug Store
Building
Sidney, Montana
publication dates October 16, 2:
and 80 and November 6. 1862
The Sidney herald., 1963-10-16
Schmidt:
CONTINUED from page II

vice fieldman for seven north
eastern Montana counties, in
Guiding Richland, has been an
nounced by Douglas G. Smith,
ASC State Executive Director.
AS fieldman, Schmitt will
represent the State ASC com
mittee in Valley, Daniels, Sheri-
dan, Roosevelt, Richland, Nc
Cone and Garfield counties. He
will work closely with ASC
committeeman and offices in
the administration Of the pro-
grams assigned to ASCS. He
will also maintain field liaSon
with other agencies in the
Department of Agriculture who
are affected by ASC programs
and counsel and visit with in
dividual farmers and groups
of farmers concerning ASC
programs.
In announcing Schmitt's ap-
pointment, Smith said he was
being reaSsigned to a duty he
performed from July 1851
through April 1862. Schmitt
has been an employee of the
Montana ASC office since 1855.
Before that he was employed
by the Custer ASC county
committee for more than a year
as a field supervisor. He has
also been employed in soil
analysis and construction sup
ervision by the Bureau Of Rec
lamation, the Montana High
way Department and the Army
Corps Of Engineers.
Schmitt was born on a farm
in Custer county and now owns
and operates this farm. In adj
ground and experience which
will be helpful in his curren
assignment, Smith said.
The Sidney herald., 1963-10-16
= The Sidney Herald = Wednesday. October l6. 1863

dition, he has farming interests
in Richland county. He attend
ed schools in Miles City, in
Guiding the Custer County Jun
ior College. He has also taken
specialized courses in admin
istration and supervision in the
USDA graduate school at Wash
ington, DC.
During his employment with
the Montana ASCS office,
Schrnitt has filled a variety of
assignments giving him back
The Sidney herald., 1963-10-16

kOonIlnued from page IL
nomy was reasonably stable
they felt that the time was
right to take good look into
the future. He invited Sidney
President HUI Williamson and
others to sit on the review of
this survey for what benefit
there might be.
DR.. Clark of ENC gave a
short history of the school tel
ling of a growth from 1854 Of
$50 students and a faculty OF
80 to the present 1850 students
and 100 faculty members.
The Sidney herald., 1963-10-16

In The District Court Of The
Seventh Judicial District of The
State OF Montana, In And For
The County OF RichIand
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of WALDO THOMAS
MERRILL, SR, Deceased
Notice Is Hereby Given by the
undersigned w. T. Merrill, Jr. and
Ruth M. Alling, Co-Executors of
the Estate of Waldo Thomas Mer-
rill. Sr. deceased, to the creditors
of and all persons having claims
against the said decea sed, to ex-
hibit them with the necessary
vouchers within four "a months
after the first publication of this
notice. ITO hte said w. T. Merrill,
Jr.> and Ruth M Alling, at the
law office of Milton c.. Anderson,
attorney for Co-eXecutors, located
in The New Sidney Drug Store
Building, Sidney, Montana, the
place appointed for the transaction
of the business of the estate.
w. T. MERRILL, JR.
RUTH M AILING
Co-executors of the Estate of
Waldo Thomas Merrill, Sr
Deceased
Dated October Is. 1868.
MILTON C. ANDERSON
Post Office & Business Address
The New Sidney Drug Store
Building
Sidney, Montana
publication date October 16, %
and 30 and November 6, 1861
The Sidney herald., 1963-10-16
CONTINUED from page II

feeling of this group that a
more attractive celebration can
be made up with local talent
as was done so successfully in
1861. It will mean a tremendous
amount of man hours must b
spent, but if this group can
get the support the 81 group
had they are sure that the
1864 celebration will be a tre-
mendouS success.
The Sidney herald., 1963-10-16
Vital Statistics
Births

MIR. and Mrs. Harvey Hafe-
man, Sidney, boy, Oct. IL.
MIR. and Mrs. Gene Sullivan,
Sidney, girl, October IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Harnish,
The Sidney herald., 1963-10-16

Sidney, boy, October IL.
Marriage Licenses
VIM. Raymond Ross, Sidney,
and Evelyn Grace Brose, Saw
age, Oct. 4.
Kenneth Kinstler, Jr., and
Elaine Haugenoe, both of Will
liSton Oct. 9.
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16

Ter, Minister-Sunday@9:15, Nor
ming worship; 10:15, Church school;
$50, family style potluck dinner
which will be followed by the
annual meeting of the congregation.
Wednesday, 100, Pilgrim Fellow
ship; 800, Senior choir rehearsal.
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
Several City Clubs
Endorse Skousen

That every American owes 1t to his God, Country
and family to become informed of the dangers of social
ism and communism goes without saying. Therefore,
We, the Sidney Jaycees ask each and every one OF you
to attend the lecture at the Junior High School Auditor
ium on January 18th. Attend and listen to a man who
knows. from studying, and as a supervisor in the FBI,
all the subversion, deceit and cunning the communists
use in this country to subvert our beliefs and principles.
We Fundamentally endorse Mr.. Skousen's appearance
and congratulate the Kiwanis Club for making his
appearance possible. Please attend!
Don Berg, President
AS commander of the VFW I feel that Mr.. Cleon
Skousen's vast knowledge and experience in combating
communism will be useful to all citizens and he should
be heard by all people of this community.
James H. Rehbein, Conn
VFW Post 4099
The Americanism Committee of the B.P.OE. is very
happy to know that the local Kiwanis Club has made
ARRANGEMENTS to sponsor w. Cleon Skousen. The Ex-
attend this lecture on Friday, the 18th of January.
Henry A. Anderson
Exalted Ruler B2OE 1882
The American Legion is the largest organization in
America fighting communism. Speakers such as Mr.
Skousen are recommended to the public by both the
National and Montana Department of the American
Legion LII resolutions passed at ther moSC recenG CON
ventions. I personally urge that everyone possible at
tend this lecture.
Kent N. Anderson, Com.
Richland Post No. IL
We in Farm Bureau believe that communism is the
number one threat to the free world at present and that
knowing what it is and how it operates is the only way
to combat it. For this reason we endorse Mr.. Skouser
and urge everyone to come and hear his talk.
Walter S. Houchen, President
Richland County Farm Bureau
I am pleased that the Public and Business Affair
Committee-with the approval of the Board of Directors
has chosen to sponsor the appearance of w. Cleor
Skousen, Friday, January Is. I urge each person whC
possibly can, to attend this lecture. I am certain tina
it will encourage responsibility on your part-respons
Utility, which is the Key to Freedom.
Math j. Dasinger, President
~ Sidney Kiwanis Club
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
Mon-kofa T~oastmistress
Club Met January IA

The MOn-KOta TOaStmlStreSS
Club held its regular meeting
ON january 18th at 7 pm. in
the Elk'S Club Room.
ToastmiStresS Jean McWil-
liams introduced 4 speech con-
testantS: Esther Hansen, speak
ing on teens and cars in "The
Challenge of the Sixties; Ber-
nice Harris telling of a trip to
Burma in "Can This Be Me?";
Esther Simonsen'S most unfor-
gettable moment was a tour
through the White House and
the Presidential flower gardens.
Her speech was entitled zone
Big Thrill". Jeanne Anseth's
civil defense talk "Are Fallout
Shelters Necessary" settled
problems for us all. Contest
winners were Jeanne AnSeth
and Bernice Harris.
We received some surprising
answers to TopicmistresS Dian
ma D~anielson's questions on
women'S occupations. Bell ring
er Helen LasSey spoke on pSy-
chiatry.
Sadie johnson and Shirley
Besel Ratcliff were guests.
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
Several Events
Planned At Jan.
School Meeting

home and School Associa-
Lon OF st. Matthew's School
npdue plans for several coming
SVentS at their January meet
lug Monday evening.
Inc 80 voice choir of Carroll
college will give a concert at
ene school auditorium here Feb.
o; There is no admission
charge. The ladies of the Home
ana School Association will
serve lunch for choir members
afterward.
Two basketball games, a
Mothers VS. Daughters, and a
Fathers VS.. Sons, are also being
planned. Dates for these will
be announced later.
Plans are also being made to
hold a pot luck supper and an
evening Of games, but date fol-
this is also tentative.
DR.. O.. A. Swenson showed {
film on "Medicare''.
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
Clinic on Hog
Raising vii.
Be Held Here

A swine production clinic
will be held January FL at 100
pm. at the Lalonde Hotel.
The clinic is being sponsored
by the Sidney Chamber of
Commerce and the Extension
Service.
The clinic is being held to
determine if Richland county
farmers can compete in swine
production. 1t is open to al
farmers, ranchers and feeders
in the area. If enough intereSt
is shown, a series of educa-
tional meetings on swine pro
dueton will be held.
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
F Auxiliary
Essay Contest
Is Coming Up

The VFW auxiliary will be
conducting the 18th annual
National High School Writing
Contest. The title of the contest
this year is "What Can 1 Do
For MY Country"
1t will be sponsored in high
schools in Sidney, Fairview,
Savage and Lambert. Local
awards will be SIS, $40 and SIS.
The local winner will be eli
gible for the state contest.
The contest is open to all
students in public and paro-
chial schools. Contest folders
are being sent to schools in
the area.
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
State OES Officials TO
Visit Sidney Chapter

Mrs. Bernice Cole of Winet,
Worthy Grand Matron; and
Arnold Beusen of Glendive,
Worthy Grand Patron of the
Montana Grand Chapter of the
Order of the Eastern Star will
officially visit the local chap
ter Monday, January 81 at 8
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Savage, Montana, Leo H. Buech-
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
Is Donated
Blood at Clinic
In FairvieW

The bloodmobile clinic in
Fairview Tuesday had 25 per-
sons contributing. 1t was spon-
sored by the Lions Club of
Fairview and was held in the
Civic Center.
Mrs. Alfred Bahls, chairman
for Richland County, would
like to thank all those who
participated in the drawing.
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
Vital Statistics
Births

MIR. and Mrs. Lloyd Sheehan,
Br6ekton, boy, January 10.
MIR. and Mrs. Jerry Ander-
son, Sidney, boy, January 10.
Nh. and Mrs. Jerald Melland,
Cartwright, girl, January 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Petrie,
Sidney, boy, January IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carmen Hill,
Sidney, boy, January Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Keuhn.
Sidney, boy, January 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence De
Shaw, Crane, boy, January l6.
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16

pm.
A potluck dinner with Sister
Dolores Hood in charge of ar
engagements will be held IN the
social room of the Masonic
Temple. Eastern Star members
are invited to attend this Grand
Visitation and meeting.
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16

PEOPLES CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH, Leo H. Buechler, Minis
ter-Thursday-7:O 100, Senior Choir
Rehearsal under the Direction of
Mrs. John Walhburn; 800, Bible
Study. Saturday. 100, Junior choir.
Sunday, Jan. 20l9:45, Church
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16

ALEXANDER LUTHERAN PAR
1SH. Carl G.. Nelson, Pastor-Jan.
2ONSunday schools: Trinity, GAS;
ity, HOO; st. Olaf, 200. A cordial
welcome to all.
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
EBENEZER

EBENEZER CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH, Rev. Arthur M. Hoffman.
Pastor-Sunday, Jan. 13- GAS am,
Sunday school for all ages; IL am,
Worship service; 2:30 pm, prayer
meeting; 7 pm, Ebenezer Pilgrim
Fellowship. Thursday, Jan. IL
7:3O pm, Junior and adult choir
rehearsal; Saturday, Jan. 10, $50
J am. CatechiSm Instruction.