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EDITORIALS Furses CREDIT IS DUE Plattsmouth lost out on its bid for the Offutt Air Base housing project. News that another site had been selected was quite a let down for the Chamber of Com merce and businessmen here who had put in many anxious moments awaiting a de cision. However, our efforts were not entire ly in vain. A closer relationship with base personnel was established as well as the clearing up of some misunderstand ings that had been a thorn in associations for a number of years among top military chiefs. The Journal would like to give credit where it is due in the hours of untiring effort put into this project by three local men who left no stone unturned in secur ing data and information necessary to engineers in charge of the project. Searl Davis, Carl Schneider and Richard Peck did a tremendous job in compiling a bro chure outlining in detail the advantages to be found in this location, in meetings and contacts with officials. Although they lost, their bid was a commendable effort. Local citizens owe them a debt of gratitude, and with the same community spirit displayed in future planning, we're bound to hit the jack-pot one of these days. it it ir KIDS NEED SWIMMING POOL Plattsmouth needs a swimming pool to serve the young people of this area. We know, and expect, to hear from all sides that taxes are high enough now. No one knows better than this writer that limits can be reached in property owner's ability to pay but the cost of a project of this nature and the benefits to be de rived more than offset all the arguments against such a program. It can be done here easily and with out adding any burden to the present tax load. Rex Young, our enterprising auc tioneer, in speaking with this writer re cently brought up the subject and stated he would give to the city a plot of ground of over an acre on South 10th street as a site for a pool. With some added contributions, dona tions of some labor and equipment, sell ing advance family season tickets, and a small bond issue that could be paid off over a period of five or six years with less than a one mill additional levy, Platts mouth could come up with a pool that would be a distinct asset to our city and community. We think it is a project that should get some action from our community V minded organizations right now. Platts mouth could have a pool in 1957. j J ie it it PnECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE On July 4th, and during a long holi day weekend, millions of Americans will observe the anniversary of the signing of our national Declaration of Independence. That occurred on July 4th, 1776j. In this Declaration members of the Continental Congress proclaimed the American colonies to be free, and inde pendent. In the ensuing years we have THOUGHT FOR TODAY A cloudy day. or a little sunshine, have as yreat an influence on many constitutions as the most real blessiiujs or misfortune. Joseph Addison The Plattsmouth Journal Official County and City Paper ESTABLISHED IN 1881 Published Semi-Weekly, Mondavi nd Thursdays, at 410 Main Street, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebr. National Award Winner 19 cfcj 56 Aaii&ttal Cdit&tiai tUociaiiQH Three Times Winner Ak-Sar-Ben Plaques for "OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE" 1949 1951 1952 "Honorable Mention" 1953 Ak-Sar-Ben First Place Plaque for OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO AGRICULTURE, 1955 Presented Nebraska Press Association "GENERAL EXCELLENCE AWARD" First in 1932 Second in 1951 and 1S53 (In Cities over 2,000 Population) RONALD R. FURSE Editor and Publisher BILL BURTON Managing Editor MARGARET DINGMAN Woman's Editor VERN WATERMAN Advertising JANET PTAK Bookkeeper CPiA vt Ckvtv ujunui emtosiu lisouati SUBSCRIPTION RATE: $4.00 per year in Cass and adjoining counties, $5.00 per year elsewhere, in advance, by mail outside the city of Platts mouth. By carrier in Plattsmouth! 25 cens for two weeks. Entered at the Post Office at Plattsmouth, Nebraska as second rlass mail matter in accordance with the Act of Congress of Maich 3, 1879. Wish we could raise our taxes as easily as the legislature does. t A fellow in the office the other day was trying to sell us a book on etiquette that would tell us what to do when there seems to be too many knives, forks and spoons on the table. What we are look ing for is a book that will tell us what to do when there seems to be too little food oh' the table. Why bother about getting ahead when about all you can do is stay even, any way. Indians scalped only their enemies, the white man skins his friends. History is repeating itself. We just read a report by an archeologist that Europe touched America millions of years ago. i American enterprise is the ability to make a toel,ess shoe a fashion instead of a calamity. For every school teacher in this coun try, we are told, there are seven persons engaged in crime. And they say that doesn't pay, either. added personal freedom to this indepen dence. The two are not necessarily syn onomous words, for a nation can be in dependent and nevertheless have a gov ernment which allows its inhabitants lim ited freedom. The United States has now been a free country for one hundred eighty years, making it one of the oldest continuously established free governments in the world. In the old days, July 4th did not mean much, and the first Independence Day celebration was actually held on July 8th, in Philadelphia. There are many who believe that July 2nd should be termed Independence Day, since that was the day the Continental Congress adopted a resolution by Richard Henry Lee, of Virginia, stating that "these united colonies are, and of a right, ought to be, free and independent states." These very words were incorporated into the Declaration of Independence two days later. We, would suggest all Americans ob tain a copy of the famous Declaration, now so widely celebrated, and reread it carefully. That will constitute a sober ob servance of the Fourth this year or the weekend of spirational to Down Annual PHONE 241 ill Fresh Flashes the Fourth and prove in the reader. Memory Lane yr YEARS AGO A miscellaneous shower was given for newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mendenhall at the home of Mrs. Tom Mendenhall . . . Mrs. Henry Starkjohn was taken to an Omaha hospital for treat ment . . . County Attorney and Mrs. W. G. Kieck and children left for a vacation in Yellowstone Park . . . Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Spacht and family were here from New Rochelle, N. Y., for a visit at the home of George A. Kaffenberger . . . H. L. Gay er was named commander of the Hugh J. Kearns Post of the American Legion . . . John Benton and Dick Livingston were visiting their uncle and aunt in Minatare. . . . Sheriff Homer Sylvester and Deputy Sheriff Cass Sylvester returned two run away boys to their home in Council Bluffs. . . . Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Mayes departed for a vacation in Seattle, Wash. it Orj YEARS AGO V Elmer Meisinger entered his name on the ballot for Cass County Sheriff . . . Tom Svoboda reported "millions" of bees swarming about his house ... A large Fourth of July celebration was planned for Plattsmouth featuring parades, ball games and fireworks displays . . . The K O Club staged a dance on their platform on West Locust Street . . . Cedar Creek de feated Eagle in a baseball game, 17 to 1. Herbert Swanson of Plattsmouth pitched for Cedar Creek ... A golf picnic was held in honor of Mr. and Mrs. George E. DeWolf who were planning to move to Creston, Iowa . . . The Philathea class of the Methodist Church met under the lead ership of Miss Jessie Robertson and Mrs. W. L. Heinrich. Washington erry-Go -Round fy DREW PCAROM (Copyright, 1355, by the Bell Syndicate, Inc.) DREW PEARSON SAYS: TV SETS CAN GIVE OFF HARMFUL RADIATION ; CHAR LEY WILSON PUTS FOOT IN MOUTH AGAIN; REPUBLICAN SENATORS SUFFER AT HOME BY SUPPORTING IKE'S FOREIGN POL ICY. Washington It wasn't mentioned in the Atomic Energy Commission's report on radiation, but common TV sets may He's the best worm digger-upper I've followed all season." give off harmful radiation. This has been acknowledged, but not advertised, inside the television industry. Black-and-white picture tubes produce a "soft" X-Ray radia tion through the face plate. "Soft" rays are the worst kind, because they are absorbed by the body. However, they dissi pate readily and are not dan gerous except at close range. Experts claim that three feet is a safe distance to watch TV without risk of harmful radia tion. The larger the TV set, of course, the greater the danger. Radio Corporation of America has issued a handbook for TV repairmen, warning: "X-Ray radiation is produced by the 21 inch tube when it is operated at its normal ultor value. The radiation is through the face plate and is sufficient to re quire the adoption of safety measures in TV receivers. Shield measures in TV receivers. Shielding such as that provided by a Va inch thickness of safe ty glass in front of the face plate should prove adequate to provide protection against per sonal injury from prolonged ex posure at close range. "When this tube is being serv iced outside the TV receiver cabinet,"- the -RCA handbook warns,. "It should never be op erated without requiring ade quate X-Ray shielding in front of the faceplate." Large-screen projection tubes, such as used in theatres to show TV fights, can give off danger ous amounts of radiation. The audience is usually protected, however, by lead plates or oth er barriers. A large dose of X-Ray rad iation, absorbed by the body over a long period, can produce such harmful effects as catar acts on the eyes, malignant tumors, and even leukemia. Ordinary commercial TV rec eivers aren't likely to cause any of these dreaded results, though they may add to the body's X-Ray intake. Main danger to the average TV viewer would come from a set in need of repair. As a pre caution, children should also be kept from sitting too close to the TV set. Note at many TV plants, em ployees carry Geiger-type met ers to measure the radiation amd warn them of over ex posure. "Bird Dog" Wilson Secretary of Defense Wilson whose ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time is well known, attended a ceremony on Capitol Hill the other day, hon oring Congressman Dewey Short Missouri Republican. At one point, Wilson started naming his predecessors as sec retary of defense. He mentioned Secretary James Forrestal and Secretary George Marshall, then couldn't remember the rest "Oh well," he said. "They were Democrats anyhow." Speaker Sam Rayburn, who is Mr. Democrat on Capitol Hill, and Carl Vinson, the Geor gia Dmeocrat who has,, con siderable veto power over Wil son as chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said nothing. They didn't have to. The manner in which they look ed at Wilson was enough. Why Ike Loses GOP Votes Loyal Senator Alexander Wi ley of Wisconsin is not the only Senate Republican being threat ened with a purge because he's supporting Eisenhower's foreign aid program. Equally loyal Senator George Bender of Ohio has been threat ened with the same fate. Bender already has the GOP nomin ation. But Bender's fellow Re publican, Senator John Bricker, is so furious with Bender for his support of the Eisenhower foreign policy that he appears j about ready to give secret, per haps even open, support to Ben der's opponent Gov. Frank Lausche. Bricker is scarcely speaking to Bender. The other day when Bender made a strong state ment supporting Ike's position on restoring the cut in the foreign aid budget, newsmen sought out Jim Meckstroth, Bricker's press secretary, and asked if Bricker would comment on it. "We don't dare tell the old man" Meckstroth confided. "He'll blow his stack and we'll be all afternoon calming him down." Lausch, aware of the growing division in the Ohio GOP, is coyly playing along with it by getting more conservative in every speech. The governor is already so conservative he's alienated nearly all the Dem ocratic organization support he ever enjoyed. He figures, how ever, that Bricker and such in fluential papers as the Cleve land Plain Dealer and Columbus Dispatch will swing him as many GOP votes as he got in 1952 when he mowed down Charley Taft by 571,000 votes while Ike was carrying Ohio by 496,000. If Eisenhower wonders why he finds it so fifficult to get votes from Republican senators the retribution being threatened against Bender as well as Wiley, jtwo of his staunchest support ers, might enlighten him. McCarthy's Terminal Facilities ' Senator Joe McCarthy isn't making headlines anymore, though he still attends Senate Committee meetings and still makes speeches of sorts. The other day he was listen ing to the testimony of Ex-Com-munist Dr. Bella Dodd before the senate internal security com mittee. At the close of the hear ing, acting Chairman Jenner of Indiana profusely thanked her for her testimony, then added: "If there is nothing more, the committee will stand adjourn ed." Senator McCarthy interrupt ed: "Mr. Chairman," he said, "could I impose on the hospi tality of the chairman?" "I want to say, " he contin ued, "that I very greatly ap preciate the opportunity of sit ting in on this hearing, and I would like to make the com ment that this committee is do ing, I think, a greater service to America than any other com mittee on the hill, either House or Senate, and I think the chief counsel, Judge Morris, should be complimented for the pains taking work he has done; and then if I may impose on you furthur I would like to say that I would like to compliment Dr. Dodd for the courage which she has in coming foreward she would not have to do that; she is going to subject herself to a great deal of abuse, and I think it is a wonderful thing that this committee can get the witnesses who will subject themselves to the type of abuse they are subjected to when they come forward to testify." McCarty droned on. and on, apparently unable to stop. He couldn't seem to come to the end of a sentence. Finally Chairman Jenner end ed it for him. : "Period." he said, banged his gavel, and adjourned the meet ing. New Officers Are Installed LOUISVILLE (Special) Rev. Don Webster conducted instal lation services for the new of ficers of the Wesleyan Service Guild Wednesday evening. In a most interesting man ner, Mrs. Harvey Koop, using colored slides, told of her tra vels among the Indians of the Southwest. Mrs. Ward Brunson had charge of the program. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Marlyn Vaughn and Mrs. Edith Edwards. LETTER BOX The Journal welcomes letters from readers for this column on any subject. Your name must be signed to all article? intended for publication, however, by re quest, it can be omitted from the letter appearing in print. (Contents do not necessarily express the opinions of this newspaper.) Dear Sir: I protest against a recent statement in your paper, "Mrs. Fred Rothert and her husband were former instruct ors in P. H. S." I protest there are hundreds of us (some of whom are now grandfathers) who remember this Fred Rothert as one of the best high-school coaches in the business. There are those of us who would give the following test imonial to him, "If I've ach ieved any success in succeeding years, after giving credit first to my parents, there's a heap of credit left over for him!" All of us who had the opport unity to play on any of his teams were instilled with the will to win, to play hard and according to the rules. I, for one, have remembered his train ing; often it has carried me over many a rough spot. I therefore protest to us it is an injustice to state so simply, "a former instructor in P. H. S." Yours in protest, Dusty Rhoades (former student, PHS, '34) Downey, Calif. Father, Baby Killed When Cars Collide . (Continued From Page One) oncoming Parrish car. Other witnesses told of ficers they failed to see any trailer or other vehicle the youth was passing. In his car rescue workers found a small puppy. The dog was pinned between McGuire and the door of his car. He was extracated alive. Investigation has revealed the youth was driving an improper ly registered car belonging to his parents. He was enroute to Missouri to visit a girl friend against the wishes of his fam ily. Dr. J. B. Griffith of Denver, a passerby attended the injured and pronounced the father and son dead. Ironically the Par rish family was enroute to Den ver to visit friends during their vacation. Lee Ann Parrish was re leased from the hospital yesterday and was taken to the sheriff's office here where she recovered her broken dolls and clothing. She was unable to realize the effects of the tragedy. Investigating officers said the crash scene was one of the most heartbreaking they ever saw. The bodies of two lay among children's toys, golf clubs and an ice cooler full of homemade lemonade. Both demolished cars were towed to Nehawka and the two bodies were taken to Caldwell Linder Funeral Home in Platts mouth. Iowa authorities claim ed the bodies yesterday. Hobson Ambulance Ser vice of Weeping Water and Clements Ambulance Ser vice of Elmwood took the injured to the hospital. Sheriff Solomon met with the county attorney this morning to brief him on details of the case. Family Gathering Held Last Sunday At Park in Elmwood ELMWOOD (Special) Mrs. Ray Preston arranged a family gathering in the form of a pic nic which was held at the Elm eood Park Sunday. She invited nieces of her mother, and other relatives who came with well filled baskets and enjoyed a picnic dinner and afternoon of visiting. Most of them remained for supper also. Those who were present be sides Mr. and Mrs. Ray Preston, and son, Duane, were: Mr. and Mrs. David Camp bell of South Bend, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Campbell - of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Campbell of Bennet, Mr. and Mrs. Ken neth Campbell and family of, Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. John Gra ham and family of Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Meisinger and family of Weeping Water and Mr. and Mrs. Owen Hen egar and family of Weeping Water. Some who were invited were unable to attend. Subscribe to The Journal Now! RADIATOR REPAIRING Plattsmouth Motors ONE-DAY SERVICE Washington Ave. Ph. 287 HE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE SIX Monday, July 2, 1956 Today we're launching a new column. This space will be dedi cated to brief, but interest ing, tidbits of news, our ob servations and useful infor mation which ordinarily wouldn't make a story by itself. Every day scores of color ful news releases and inter esting letters cross this desk. Many upon many tele phone, calls are received re lating little bits .of light hearted gossip or the de tails of a practical joke or some other humorous inci dent. These we hope to wrap up in "I've, Heard Tell." As in the case of all col umns, there will be times when we will be cussed, be rated, just plain ignored and maybe even praised. But, we'll hold the fort. Here goes: There's a foursome of fellows in Plattsmouth who are taking a lighthearted ribbing these days. They recently returned from Sioux Lookout in North east Ontario after a fishing trip. But, unlike many other fish erman they came back empty handed. They said it was just too hot for the fish to bite. The fishing party included Fred Lugsch, Clem Woster, Roy Moore and Ray Henning. The walleyes were biting wrell, they said, but none of the other game fish would even look at their plugs and lures. Besides that the thermometer was up around 100 and it was just too hot out on the lake to do any fishing, they claim. It was the first time they Two From This City At Colonists Meet In Bellevue Home BELLEVUE The state board meeting of the Daughters of the American Colonists was held at the home of the state regent, , Mrs. J. W. Roberts, in Bellevue. ' , Seventeen state officers and committee chairman attended the meeting. Those attending from Plattsmouth were Miss Jessie Robertson, member of the bylaws committee, and Mrs. Harvey Gamer, genealogical records chairman. Reports were given by Miss Jennie Downs of Omaha, dele gate to General Assembly in Washington, D. "C, and Mrs. Sue Worrall, past state regent on changes in the by-laws. Mrs. R. M. Jones, the only charter member in the state was a guest of honor. Also pr3sent was Miss Jean ette Spealman of Lincoln, vice regent; Mrs. Dale Philpott, chapter regent of Martin Rutt, was absent as she and her hus band are on vacation in Alaska. Other chapter regents were Mrs. Edmonds of Hannah Dus tin Chapter and Mrs. E. L. Rod well of Natthaniel Holmes, Om aha. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Names of Teachers Are Given Today LOUISVILLE (Special) Sup erintendent Jack Campbell has announced the following new members of the Louisville school faculty : Mr. Gaylen Dodge, guidance director and grade principal; Mrs. Christine Phillips, Eng lish and speech; Mr. Allen Fox, industrial arts and safety; Mr. John Schaumbang, music; Miss Geneva Baker, eighth grade; Mr. Wendell Graham, seventh grade; Mrs. Francis Schliefert, fourth grade. - - A Classified Aa in The Journal costs as little as 35 cents Troubles? CALL BILL'S PEST and TERMITE CONTROL for Free Inspection 601 No. 9th DIAL 7142 Seems Like . . . I'VE HEARD TELL by BILL BURTON were "skunked" in 10 years of Ontario fishing, according to Fred. Many say its -hard to tell whether the men's faces are red in reflect of their catches or in reflection of the 1C0 degree sun bouncing off Lake No Fishee. Fred says it was so hot in Ontario he was actually glad to get back to Platts mouth. It was only in the 90's here. But what. he liked was to bask in the cool air of his cleaning plant. He's had three large new air condi tioners installed and its among the coolest places in the city. At least it's cooler than on a hot lake, he said. Here's a problem facing : Wahoo woman. Her sweetheart purchased for her an engagement ring and announced intentions of buying the matching wedding band. However, before he returned to get it, the store was burglar ized and it was among the loot taken. Now the wedding is about to take place, but there's no wed ding ring. They can't get mar ried without one. The jeweler said he can get the matching ring but not be fore the wedding. However, he'll loan them another one for the service. Now, should the couple bor row a ring from the jeweler and wait for a replacement for' the one which matches the set or should they buy another band and keep it permanently rather than make a switch after the ceremony? Local VFW Commander LeRoy Wilson gets a nice slap on the back from a Yakima, Wash., man who wrote back to the club tell ing members of his appreci ation to the veterans club head. Burel Kendall wrote his auto ran out of gas four miles out of Plattsmouth. lie was picked up by the commander and brought back into the city for gas and then driven again to his car. "He refused any pay for this very kind and helpful deed so I thanked him very much and went on my way. I thought you really should know what a wonderful commander you have' Mr. Kendall concluded. Pete Halmes, one of the dis trict captains in the drive for collecting enough money to try rainmaking, told us one the other day. It seems the Cass County Weather Modification Commit tee received a check for 25 cents. Enclosed was a message tell ing the committee the sender knew the assessment was . only five cents an acre and he had but one acre. "But, my land is many times as dry," he commented. T"i I r- rTAnr I nc j i urC in Cass County for Men and Boys O JOHNSONIAN SHOES O SAMSONITE LUCCACE O ARROW SHIRTS O WEMBLEY TIES O INTERWOVEN SOX CHAMP Cr RESISTOL HATS O CURLEE SUITS RfiiTtr ens Pj Wear