anaheim-gazette 1948-04-29

Lewis and Mighty Casey Struck Out The Federal Court that convicted John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers of criminal contempt and imposed a fine of $1,400,000 on the United Mine Workers and $20,000 on John L. Lewis did a fine job in behalf of peace in the economic affairs of the nation. Judge Goldsborough decided, as a new principle of law, that a union must function as a union and it must be held responsible for the mass action of its members. In declaring Mr. Lewis and the UMW guilty of both civil and criminal contempt the court went to great pains in explaining that a big labor union could not arrange its own strike. The head of the union, and the union itself worked together in the coal strike in perfect understanding of code messages received from Lewis. They meant only one thing—and that was “strikes”—even disobeying court orders by the government. The court accepted the suggestion recommended by the Department of Justice, to omit a prison sentence against Lewis—which Judge Goldsborough said he would like to impose. It is perfectly clear that the efforts of Communist holes and snow-drifts in order—even before universal military ing and the draft could be rounded to another old-fashioned war. Powerful groups of military leaders the government continue to insist that bombers and jet fighter planes should the backbone of the United States at defense—the theory being that all our ing weapons and devices must be “bala. It looks now as though the defens get for the present year will exceed $1 billion dollars. Thus, while we are denoting and insisting that we will have no wars, we are making bigger preparations and spending more money than the States Treasury can keep track of. Then, wait and watch for a real sion. After Victory—What? The thumping defeat handed the munists in Italy has temporarily re-much of the pressure on the western tions. If Moscow’s minions had been in power by popular vote, Stalin would have reached a long sought goal—the iterranean. At the same time Greece Turkey would have been outflanked battlefield of the cold war and our The head of the union, and the union itself worked together in the coal strike in perfect understanding of code messages received from Lewis. They meant only one thing—and that was "strikes"—even disobeying court orders by the government. The court accepted the suggestion recommended by the Department of Justice, to omit a prison sentence against Lewis—which Judge Goldsborough said he would like to impose. It is perfectly clear that the efforts of the coal miners to scuttle the new labor law passed by the present Congress did not succeed. The union, including its Boss Lewis, knows perfectly well that the people of the United States are standing shoulder to shoulder behind the new Taft-Hartley law for the reason that it is the best legislation enacted by the present session of Congress—it being a measure that makes it unnecessary for unions to strike because the law opens the courts to decide upon all acts of disagreement between employers and employees. The coal miners probably have fought their final battle. There will probably be fewer strikes in all directions. Why? Because the courts are going to attend to the questions at issue between industries of importance and their workers. Our people have paid very high prices for coal in the last 28 years since John L. Lewis became boss of the miners union. He has saddled more costs on miners and mine operators than any other labor union head that ever lived. While we are talking about world peace let us have peace at home in the relations of operators and workers in every important industry.—J. E. Lewis, National Industries News Service. Tax Cut Reminder Let us remind you again to save the reduction in your income tax which will show up in your next paycheck. Unless you save it from the start you aren't likely to do so later on. The extra dollars each month you will receive after May 1 can do a lot of things for you. They can be accumulated in a bank account until you have enough to buy a U. S. Savings Bond, or they can be saved for some other special purpose such as a trip, house repairs and improvements, needed household appliances and so on. Saving money to buy the things you want is a sure way of getting those things. At least part of your savings, however, should be held as a reserve fund for possible future contingencies. The people who lick their financial worries are those who always make a practice After Victory—What? The thumping defeat handed the munists in Italy has temporarily reduced much of the pressure on the western nations. If Moscow's minions had been in power by popular vote, Stalin would have reached a long sought goal—the iterranean. At the same time Greece Turkey would have been outflanked by battlefield of the cold war and our strategy would have had to be revised. The Italian test has proved once that the Communists cannot win a fight. It has given the democratic elephant courage and strength and has weakened the prestige of Soviet stooges not only Italy but in other western nations. The election did not settle anything properly. The Communists are still to be with. They never give up. They can be beded on to continue doing all they can barrass and to harass the De Gaspernment. The election didn't solve Italy's sturious economic problems, either. It will Herculean efforts on the part of the together with all possible aid from Austria to improve conditions appreciably. The tion is whether or not sufficient prican be made to still the existing socrest, or, at least, prevent it from becoming more acute. In the final analysis, the election was but one step which Italy must traverse the long road to recovery. Four Little Rules This year, the state and Federal services are conducting a drive to forest, woods and range fires, nine percent of which are caused by human lessness. Four simple rules have been pared—and every one of them shows memorized and remembered by people go into the woods on business or please. 1. Hold your match until it is then pinch it to make sure it's out. 2. Crush out your cigarette, cig pipe ashes. Use the ash tray in your car never throw smoking materials from window. 3. Drown your campfire in water stir and drown it again. 4. Make sure you know the law burning grass, brush, fence rows or there’s nothing in those rules a cannot understand. There's nothing that cause anyone trouble or expense. Your observance would save for ourselves a descendents a very large part of the rms of acres of fine timber and grazing that fire destroys each year—and say for you. They can be accumulated in a bank account until you have enough to buy a U. S. Savings Bond, or they can be saved for some other special purpose such as a trip, house repairs and improvements, needed household appliances and so on. Saving money to buy the things you want is a sure way of getting those things. At least part of your savings, however, should be held as a reserve fund for possible future contingencies. The people who lick their financial worries are those who always make a practice of spending less than they earn. It may only be a little bit less, but by keeping at it, they gradually better themselves, enjoy greater security and make their money work for them. The added dollars in your next pay envelope offer you an excellent opportunity to get started on the road that leads to financial independence. Why not “hit” that road? Atoms and Airplanes Our Government at Washington is studying plans and preparations for the “next war.” There is a battle of words in the Senate and House of Representatives over voting more billions of dollars to “build-up America’s fighting air power.” The question rises above political controversy, as shown by the fact that key Republican Senators Bridges of New Hampshire and Gurney of South Dakota are throwing the weight of military committees of which they are chairmen, behind President Truman and Secretary Forrestal. The present plan is to rush through Congress funds for 70 combat air groups. Universal military training and the draft will wait. Well, to the average layman atom bombs and skies filled with airplanes looks like ample machinery to win that “next war.” There are still some ships left over from World War II and they could get into the game. So, if America rules the air with atoms and planes and enough naval force to keep the channels open we ought to be able to drive the Russians back into their Margarine Taxation The probabilities are that Federal arine taxation will be repealed before present session of Congress folds it and shifts its activities towards cash the fall elections. It seems to be an sure thing Congress will kill the marx tax measures. This is one of the ancient issues Congress which is likely to be settled which will bring down the prices of and margarine. May Day May Day is a great occasion for mingling. In Russia it is known as Internat Working Class Day. Lots of parades in other European cities where the mimes” can get enough people together. But the march we like best of all march around the Maypole. Of course kids love it, and they make a pretty p in the May Day setting. What’s more march for the fun of it, not to f“world revolution.” IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago MAY 10, 1873 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Board met on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. A contract was awarded to M. Sannon to construct a bridge over the arroyo on the east side of the Los Angeles river, for the sum of $2100. New school districts were established in Los Nietos and Anaheim townships. The consolidation of the offices of sheriff and tax collector was agreed to and the proclamation that effect, required by law, was ordered published. The offices of county recorder and auditor were ordered consolidated, but those of coroner and public administrator were left separate. J. B. Pierce and H. D. Polhemus, who were appointed last session to view out a road from Los Angeles street, Anaheim, in a northwesterly direction, until it intersected the old Los Angeles road, made their report, in which they stated that the location was advisable and required for public convenience. The report was accepted and placed on file. In the matter of the petition of citizens of Anaheim for a public road between Anaheim and the Landing, J. W. Clark and A. Langenberger, in conjunction with the county surveyor, were appointed as viewers. The Board went over last year's delinquent tax list and added those whom they thought were solvent, or such property as was presumed to be of sufficient value to fetch at public sale the for the purpose of raising $400 to pay certain claims against the school was negatived by one vote. Another election will be held on May 31st. A large consignment of gopher scalps was forwarded to Los Angeles last week. One boy has captured one hundred and fifty during the past two weeks. The premium is eight cents on each scalp. The regular meeting of the Richland Farmers club took place on last Tuesday at the Richland school house. Capt. Glassell addressed the club on the all-important “water question,” and read the proposition made by Chapman and Glassell to the people of Santa Ana and vicinity, offering them the use of their ditch on fair and liberal terms. W. M. McFadden, county superintendent of schools, addressed the club. His remarks on fruit, flowers and education were able, pleasing and effective. At the conclusion of his address the club adjourned. Father Sanchez is in town, he will hold services in the Catholic church today and tomorrow at 10 a.m. We acknowledge the receipt of a box of “Habanas” from our friend, Senor Don Antonio Yorba. May he live a thousand years and remember us often during his life. The schooner “Sarah” is discharging a cargo of lumber at Colony Quay. Continued from Papers have to let our ripe fruits the frees and detention Tulare has the best market all to itself that make up our minds to offer returns for Orange valencias. As long as we three district prorate with a strong man like calling the turn we will district skim the cream long Orange county this luxury is hard toAt the marketing head days ago, when amendments presented that might owe awful thing, there were growers present. Manage of our packing houses fighting tooth and nail got very little person from the rank and file growers. But Mr. McLure was there. Everyone knows that California is growing, tinue to have more people this area for a home Anaheim will continue.The largest mass media people in the history of have come west to State. But do we right what to expect in the ade? Wish we did. Tho to at least get clear one is to study, not alone ment west, but some o that might affect them as a whole and try to study in our own birth rate, marriages growth will change the population shift and it is running a strong way now there is eviction that the movement crease. This will What? The defeat handed the Community has temporarily relieved pressure on the western nations minions had been placed regular vote, Stalin would then long sought goal—the Medthe same time Greece and have been outflanked on the the cold war and our whole have had to be revised. Test has proved once again nists cannot win a free eleclen the democratic elements strength and has weakened Soviet stooges not only in western nations. But the settle anything permanentists are still to be dealt give up. They can be countdoing all they can to emharass the De Gasperi govdidn't solve Italy's stupendproblems, either. It will take ons of the part of the people, possible aid from America appreciably. The quesor not sufficient progress still the existing social untit, prevent it from becoming analysis, the election victory to which Italy must travel on recovery. Rules The state and Federal forest inducting a drive to prevent and range fires, ninety per are caused by human caresimple rules have been pretry one of them should be remembered by people who works on business or pleasure. Our match until it is cold— we make sure it's out. But your cigarette, cigar or the ash tray in your car and smoking materials from the our campfire in water—then again. Are you know the law before brush, fence rows or trash. going in those rules a child and. There's nothing that will double or expense. Yet their had save for ourselves and our very large part of the millions the timber and grazing land each year—and save with The report was accepted and placed on file. In the matter of the petition of citizens of Anaheim for a public road between Anaheim and the Landing, J. W. Clark and A. Langenberger, in conjunction with the county surveyor, were appointed as viewers. The Board went over last year's delinquent tax list and added those whom they thought were solvent, or such property as was presumed to be of sufficient value to fetch at public sale the amount of the taxes to this year's delinquent list. The new code imposes an interest of two percent a month on the amount of the assessment. There is about $7000 delinquent on the tax roll of last year. J. M. Guinn opened on Monday a private school which will be continued until the commencement of the Fall session of the public school. Forty pupils were in attendance on the first day, and since then the number has been steadily increasing. Anaheim is fortunate in having secured for its youth the services of an instructor as efficient and able as Mr. Guinn. We noticed that the wild grape-vines in the Santiago canyon were not at all injured by the frost, which seems to confirm Mr. Olden's theory that vines trained to a height of five or six feet are not affected by the frost. The election held at Richland 25 Years Ago MAY 10, 1923 A sketch of the plans for the new $33,000 Ebell club house were approved at a meeting of the society Monday and seven members were appointed for the purpose of raising the balance of the funds needed. It is said that $10,000 is required to complete the fund. The building will be of the Colonial style of architecture and will be built at the corner of North and Helena street. At the regular meeting of the Ebell club held on Monday afternoon at the Elks club house, Mrs. Nellie E. Terry was re-elected president, Mrs. F. R. Schiller, second vice-president; Mrs. Fred Peck, recording secretary; Mrs. E. E. Brus, corresponding secretary; Mrs. M. E. Canby, financial secretary; Mrs. Mary E. Coons, treasurer; Mrs. G. M. Simpson, curator; Mrs. Wm. Falkenstein, his address the club adjourned. Father Sanchez is in town, he will hold services in the Catholic church today and tomorrow at 10 a.m. We acknowledge the receipt of a box of "Habanas" from our friend, Senor Don Antonio Yorba. May he live a thousand years and remember us often during his life. The schooner "Sarah" is discharging a cargo of lumber at Anaheim Landing consigned to Langenberger, Blockman & Co. The artesia well now being bored at D. W. Field's, near town, is almost a success. It is down 2 hundred and seventy feet. "Planters Favorite" is a new brand of wine to be had at the Planters hotel. Charles Peterson had thirty dollars in coin and a silver watch stolen from him last Thursday. No clue to the thief. Born on Friday, May 9th, to the wife of H. Kroeger a son. The little financial misunderstanding between Englehards and Des Granges has been settled on appeal to the law. Dravsen & Boege want it understood that all their accounts must be settled monthly. We wish them better success in their collections than we have. Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Amack, Miss Elizabeth Mang, Wm. E. and Henry Mang left the first of the week by auto to attend the Grand lodge of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs at San Francisco. They will meet Mrs. Nellie Terry and Mrs. Ida Tipton at San Francisco, and expect to visit other points before returning home. Frank Goodrich and a party of his friends went fishing in Frank's speedboat off Balboa Sunday and had a remarkable streak of luck. They landed 36 barracuda. Eleven beautiful silver cups are on display in the windows of the Golden State bank. These cups are prizes to be given exhibitors at the Orange show. A handsome cup will be given to the business house making the finest window display during the show. Wash There are lots o' ter would like to ta- At the regular meeting of the Ebell club held on Monday afternoon at the Elks club house, Mrs. Nellie E. Terry was re-elected president; Mrs. F. R. Schiller, second vice-president; Mrs. Fred Peck, recording secretary; Mrs. E. Brus, corresponding secretary; Mrs. M. E. Canby, financial secretary; Mrs. Mary E. Coons, treasurer; Mrs. G. M. Simpson, curator; Mrs. Wm. Falkenstein, historian; Mrs. A. C. Pearson, librarian; Mrs. G. H. Goodale, parliamentarian; Miss Kate Rae, Mrs. F. Backs, Sr., Mrs. Victor Loly, Mrs. Vic La Mont, Mrs. A. C. Grove, Mrs. T. S. Grimshaw, Mrs. C. E. Chamberlain, directors. In the absence of Mrs. Terry the meeting was presided over by Mrs. C. C. Smith. Miss Kate Rae gave a report on the building committee and a sketch of the proposed new club house was shown the members. Mrs. Eva Boyd, who was a delegate to the county federation meeting at Yorba Linda last month, gave a report of the meeting. J. D. Heitshusen has sold his house and lot 101x104, on the corner of North Claudina and Chartres street, to C. C. Chapman of Fullerton, consideration being $20,000. It is reported a modern building will be erected upon the site. Mr. Heitshusen has purchased a home on the corner of Alberta and North Los Angeles streets where he will reside with his family. The Monte Carlo Whist club was entertained Friday by Mrs. J. A. Clayes at her home on North Los Angeles street. An appetizing luncheon was served by the hostess at the close of the games. Miss Frieda Janss made high score at cards. Frank Goodrich and a party of his friends went fishing in Frank's speedboat off Balboa Sunday and had a remarkable streak of luck. They landed 36 barracuda. Eleven beautiful silver cups are on display in the windows of the Golden State bank. These cups are prizes to be given exhibitors at the Orange show. A handsome cup will be given to the business house making the finest window display during the show. A large number of Anaheimers will hear Congressman Phil Swing talk on the Boulder dam proposition at Fullerton today. The judgeship bill, giving Orange county a third judge of the superior court, will probably pass both houses this week, according to State Senator Walter Eden. The governor will most likely sign the measure. Miss Carolyn J. Pittman and J. M. Bancroft of Fullerton were married May 5th at the Christian church in this city, Rev. L. L. Meyers officiating. The bride is the beautiful daughter of Mrs. R. J. Mason of Placentia and the granddaughter of Col. and Mrs. J.K.Tuffree, well known former pioneer residents of Placentia. She is a graduate of St.Mary's Catholic academy in Los Angeles and has many friends in this city.The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stumbel of Brea and is in business in Fullerton Only a few of the closest relatives of the young couple were present. Fred C.Smythe, aged 65 years, died on Sunday in Los Angeles at the home of his mother, Mrs.Josefa Smythe. He was a resident of Anaheim from his early boyhood until several years ago.His served as deputy sheriff of Los Angeles county under Geo.C. There are lots of ter would like to take oleo bill, wrongfully ter; the tidelands b and on the floor; th policies; appropriate across the line to a group of precinct them with the ser situation; the impaction of the Colorado could think of a ce shall give another w reasons which I ho Several of us were on ERP. It was no erance of ayes, in posed to have a two party asking the o programs and its ex the evidence that Congress, and the or inaccurate. Consequently, a and I set up, here "bureau" of our own ary people, to check which the supporting to come If son these men and work and see if that is and in what connex Our desire at first straight, for ourse gone by, more mem turning to this sour using on the floor. It was this so Colony Quips Continued from Page 1 have to let our ripe fruit hang on the frees and deteriorate while Tulare has the best part of the market all to itself then we can make up our minds to take lowered returns for Orange county valencias. As long as we have the three district prorate in effect with a strong man like McLain calling the turn we will let his district skim the cream. Just how long Orange county can afford this luxury is hard to estimate. At the marketing hearing some days ago, when amendments were presented that might change this awful thing, there were very few growers present. Manager of some of our packing houses were there, fighting tooth and nail, and they got very little personal support from the rank and file of their growers. But Mr. McLain of Tulare was there. Everyone knows that southern California is growing, will continue to have more people seek this area for a home and that Anaheim will continue to grow. The largest mass movement of people in the history of the world have come west to the Golden State. But do we right here know what to expect in the next decade? Wish we did. The only way to at least get clear on the matter is to study, not alone the movement west, but some of the factors that might affect the population as a whole and try to project this study in our own thinking. The birth rate, marriages, population growth will change the volume of population shift and inasmuch as it is running a strong tide this way now there is every indication that the movement will increase. This will effect our downs can only be short-range affairs. The birth rate in 1947 was 26.2 per 1000 of population. The pre-war rate was 18 per 1000, which means nearly a 50 percent increase. It has steadily moved up and 1947 had the highest birth year on record, but this year will also be a big one, probably not up to '47, but still big. Let us not lag too much in community planning for we have to figure on the kids already born growing up. Large markets are assured all through the 50's for kid stuff, teen-age stuff and in the homes department we have not nearly caught up with the present shortage. Many experts figure, we believe rightly, that the spurt we have been in for the past seven years will continue at least for the next three years. A short study of the factors and the people we have with us now will indicate them to be conservative. In the typical southland community in 1940 there were 702 babies born. In 1942 this figure had jumped to 1494. In 1945 to 1,571, in 1946 to 1,808, and in 1947 there was a bumper crop of 2,332 babies. These figures indicate just what southern California is producing without the benefit of our tremendous influx of new people. Where do you think that will put our school system in the years to come? We all know they are crowded today but the seams will literally burst if we don't get ready. You better start thinking right now just what kind of a school board you want to handle the coming flood. Do you want a person put up by a disgruntled clique with an axe to grind? Or would you like to be represented by a man who can speak his mind without having to report back to a committee that found, of all things a pencil sharpener out of L. M. Pickel Wins Patterson Trophy Patterson trophy honors went to Marion Pickel during the regular Toastmaster dinner session Monday evening at La Palma Grill, for his presentation of "Can We Solve the Water Supply Problem in Southern California?" President Robert H. (Hank) Allen presided during the business meeting. Pickel, a junior member, was introduced by Royal Marten, toastmaster of the evening. His individual ciric was Sydney Pellew. "United Military Training" was the table topic presented for live-round-table discussion by Ken Heuler. Other speakers included John Knutzen speaking on the strong topic of "The Onion" for five minutes, with Aubrey Van Verst acting as his critic; Don Butka speculating on "The Weaker Sex" for eight minutes, with G. O: Garshwiler acting as his evaluator, and Hursel Snyder, criticised by Al Holve, giving "It's a Gamble," a dissertation on car tires. Grammarian was Vic Huber; timekeeper, Dr. Heuler, and general evaluator, Aubrey Van Verst. On next week's program, same place, at 6:30 o'clock, the toastmaster will be Bob Balch; table topic chairman, Al Holve; evaluator, Robert H. Allen, and grammarian, Ralph Alexander. Speakers will be Dr. B. D. Roberts, C. O. Garshwiler and J. C. Thompson. Vet Tax Exemption Deadline May 31 Ben Liebermann, director of Veterans Affairs of Orange county again urges veterans to file for property tax exemption May 31st WASHINGTON AS SEEN By CONGRESSMAN JOHN PHILLIPS There are lots of things this weekly letter would like to talk about: the vote on the seams will literally burst if we don't get ready. You better start thinking right now just what kind of a school board you want to handle the coming flood. Do you want a person put up by a disgruntled cilque with an axe to grind? Or would you like to be represented by a man who can speak his mind without having to report back to a committee that found, of all things, a pencil sharpener out of repair in one of the school rooms? If you want a school board member with no strings attached you better get out and work and vote for Joe Critchfield. There is no organized 'committee' with an axe to grind backing him. And you can be sure that, if elected, he will have to report to no one, except his own conscience. Auto Tax to Return To Former System (Western News Service) Governor Warren today signed the Hulse bill which returns assessments on the value of automobiles for taxation purposes to the system used before the war, which was a sliding scale of depreciation. During the war, all automobiles were frozen at specific valuations. Officials of the Department of Motor Vehicles said the return to the old system would net the state $33,059,062 in taxes in 1949, compared to $29,830,496 in 1947. The increase results from the fact that the Hulse bill increases the valuation from $1.75 to $2.00 per hundred, and also the fact that more automobiles are registered in California. HAVE NEW SON Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bryant, 9562 Moro place, Freeway Park, Anaheim, became the parents of a baby son, Monday, at the Fullerton hospital. Vet Tax Exemption Deadline May 31 Ben Liebermann, director of Veterans Affairs of Orange county again urges veterans to file for property tax exemption. May 31st is the dead-line date to make application. If application is not made the veteran loses his rights for the $1000 tax exemption. To be eligible a veteran must be honorably discharged from war service or peale time campaign for which a medal was issued by Congress. He cannot have property and monies in excess of $5000. The method of filing is to go in person to the assessor's office both in the county (and city if property located in the city limits) and present a copy of your discharge. They will require completion of a form which will be your application. Each year you must refile to maintain your eligibility. Veterans still in service will obtain a letter from a superior officer certifying to date of entry and the fact that they are still in service. When the claimant is a widow of a veteran, she will present his official record of service, death certificate or other papers showing date of death, and her marriage certificate. Remember the dead-line date: May 31st, place: Assessors Office, Materials needed: discharge and legal description of property. GET MARRIAGE LICENSE A marriage license was issued to Roberta Peralta and Amelia F. Ayala, both of Anaheim, Tuesday, at the county court house in Santa Ana. first executive order and found it lifted the restrictions on making contracts for supplies for more than one year. Small, but interesting when compared with the committee's statements that the Congress was committed for one year only. It discovered the intent to give away 3 billions of the gold at Ft. Knox. We knew that we were expected to supply farm equipment, as part of the ECA program. It was this little office which uncovered the fact that the United States is expected to provide farm supplies to the WASHINGTON AS SEEN By CONGRESSMAN JOHN PHILLIPS There are lots of things this weekly letter would like to talk about: the vote on the oleo bill, wrongfully spoken of as a tax matter; the tidelands bill, just out of committee and on the floor; the bills on various farm policies; appropriations; a hurried trip across the line to Norristown, to speak to a group of precinct workers and impress them with the seriousness of the present situation; the impasse in the attempted solution of the Colorado river controversy; I could think of a dozen others. Instead, I shall give another week's letter to ECA, for reasons which I hope will be evident. Several of us were disturbed by the vote on ERP. It was not so much the preponderance of ayes, in a Congress which is supposed to have a two-party system, with one party asking the other party to justify its programs and its expenditures; it was more the evidence that information given the Congress, and the people, was inadequate, or inaccurate. Consequently, a member from New York and I set up, here in the building, a little "bureau" of our own, staffed with temporary people, to check into the material from which the supporting evidence was supposed to come. If somebody quotes a report, these men and women are told to go back and see if that is exactly what it did say, and in what connection. Lou get the idea. Our desire at first was to get the facts straight, for ourselves. As the days have gone by, more members of the Congress are turning to this source for material they are using on the floor. It was this source which checked the restrictions on making contracts for supplies for more than one year. Small, but interesting when compared with the committee's statements that the Congress was committed for one year only. It discovered the intent to give away 3 billions of the gold at Ft. Knox. We knew that we were expected to supply farm equipment, as part of the ECA program. It was this little office which uncovered the fact that the United States is expected to provide farm supplies to the extent of $122,000,000, of which $63,000,-000 worth are to go to France, while at the same time, France is to export 18½ million dollars worth of farm equipment. Let's get together on this! They also discovered the following quotation, which I have been telling you all along, that the "original lists of needs (under the Marshall plan) were 'educated guesses' and that they will be changed perhaps radically, where there are some real facts to go on." That's not surprising, nobody could look far in the future, but if so, why this long time financing? Why not allow for changes, including improved food conditions in Europe? Another: Some of the figures, on which we were supposedly making our decision, we have now discovered were not released by the United Nations committee until March 31st, the day before we voted, and other figures, also supposedly in hand, will not be available until June 1st. One nation, Britain, is keeping itself in the black, this fiscal year, by the prices charged, and the taxes imposed, on the tobacco supplied that country under ECA. None of these are vital in themselves; it's simply that they don't add up to confidence in such a program, on a long-term basis. I rise to remark that the Italian elections were encouraging and I hope that ECA may have had some influence there, even though it was indirect and less than our people generally believe. Any little encouragement is welcome right now.