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EDITORIALS Down New Soviet Rocket It is it-ported that the Russians now possess a rocket so far superior to any thing in the United States that defense of ficials are at least as worried us they were lu.st October when the Soviet Union launched its first successful satellite and beat the United States to the punch. This is not surprising news. It will be remembered that some six ninths has passed since the Soviet Union demonstrated its superiority over the Unit ed States in the rocket and missiles field. TJhto is no reason to conclude that Soviet scientists have been doing nothing in these siS months just because Russia has not been doing a lot of talking. The system used in the United States is-to talk first and try to live up to our boasts and predictions afterwards. In Rus sia "a better system is used, and that is to kwep failures and experiments quiet, aChieve results, and then boast. - ..The latest Soviet rocket is reported tu contain a rocket engine of one million pminds thrust. The most powerful rocket eijgine in the United States is a i'our'hun dn'il thousand pound thrust engine, an en gine which was cancelled out of produc tion by former Secretary of Defense Charles Wilson. It will be recalled that sev eral months ago leading U. S. missiles ex perts urged, production of a rocket engine of at least one million pounds thrust. An engine of such power would be capable of taking a rocket into outer space in one stage. That is, one rocket engine would be able to carry the missile or rocket more than 200 miles into outer space. All U. S. rockets are multi-stage rockets, one rocket ascending so high, where another ignites and pushes further into outer space, where another, or a third, usually ignites. The disturbing thing about the report from Russia is that the latest Russian mis sile flew more than 200 miles into outer space and returned to a prescribed land ing area. This means that the Russians are very close to having perfected a useable HUM and that they are much nearer than we are to construction of a rocket missile for travel to the moon. The military re percussions from both these realizations are considerable. The tragedy is that, while this is known in Washington, we are still bicker ing over unification of the services, and there is no real unified rocket and missiles program being headed by an authorita tive czar, who can ramrod the program with all his might as the international picture indicates we should be along. Borrowed A small town druggist was down but not out. Closed by the sheriff, he posted this notice on the window: "Our doors are locked. The following services, formerly available here, may be had as follows ice water at fountain in park, general in formation from the cop at the corner, change of a dollar at bank, matches and scratch pads at hotel, rest rooms at home, magazine for browsing at doctor's office, bus information at the terminal, and loaf ing at any other location of your own choosing." Capitol News By Me.lvin Paul . Statehouse Correspondent Neb. Press Assn. Joseph J. Brown, state rail way commissioner, said a pub lic utility body such as the rail way commission must see that companies earn a fair return. If not, he told an annual con vention of the Nebraska Tele phone Assn., it fails to properly protect those who depend on reg ulation to see that they receive effiefent and dependable service. Such service can't be given, Brown said, unless a utility is in a "consistently sound financial condition." Meanwhile, regulation of tr ucks and procedure relative to rates was the subject of an opin ion from Atty. Gen. C. S. Beck. Beck said a tariff bureau or an association of common car riers can go before the commis sion for a rate change if it is properly represented by an at torney. And. said the opinion, the as sociation does not have to list all its members unless this is requir ed by commission regulations. Mobile X-Kays A familiar sight presence of a State Health Department x-ray unit at a hiah school or college may be no more, at least tem porarily. The State Health Board was asked to confine mobile x-ray units to adults, eliminating high schools and colleges. Dr. E. A. Rogers, state health director, said the state faces a cut of several thousand dollars in federal aid for the x-ray pro gram. Service, therefore, must be curtailed, he said. The board took no immediate action on the request. Past records show. Rogers said, that incidence of tubercul osis in younger age brackets is small and of little clinical value. He suggested efforts be concen trated in adult population areas it where disease incidence is high enough to warrant expense of operation. State Assistance There are fewer aged getting aid from the state now than at the same time in 1957. That's the report of the State Board of Public Welfare. It re ported 16,567 cases on its rolls in March, compared with 17,155 a year earlier. Total payments this March amounted to $1,083, 945, as against $1,053,805 in 1957. The average cost per case rose from $61.43 a year ago to $65.43 in March, 1958. Aeronautics Commission The state Aeronautics Commis sion voted to allocate $98,000 to North "Platte for improving its municipal airport. Of the amount $18,000 is state money, the re mainder federal. The city will put up about $62, 000 more. Work will include ramps, taxiways, lighting, clear ing trees and fencing. Commission chairman Mike Meyers of Omaha said with the possibility of local airline serv ice being authorized for Nebras ka, there will be a lot of other cities wanting aid. He told the commission it should allocate funds wisely in view of the pend ing case. Bingo Petitions The State Veterans of Foreign Wars believes it has sufficient signatures to put on the Novem ber ballot the question of wheth er bingo should be authorized in Nebraska. The game is now forbidden by the Nebraska Constitution and the VFW has been circulat ing petitions to change the Con stitution. Signatures must be filed with the Secretary of State by July 3. A total of 57,000 valid names is needed. CLOCK TIMES DIVORCE SlIT DETROIT When her hus-; band threw the alarm clock at her, Mrs. Willie Rudder of De troit said she knew it was time ; for a divorce. Judge Joseph Sul livan agreed with her and grant ed the divorce. A Classified Ad m The Journal i costs as little as 50 cents i Memory Lane x.:v S-.v.v.-:-:-:-.-: J::::-:::::::: YEARS ACO fc.v William A. Metzger, 24, of Cedar Creek made his filing for state senator from the third district composed of Cass and Sarpy counties. Mr. Metzger is mem ber of a pioneer family and has had an active part in support of the Roosevelt farm program. This is his first political venture Allan White was star for Platts mouth in the track meet at Ashland where the locals finished third. White was win ner in the 100 yard dash had the 220. He was a member of the relay team composed of Rebal, White, Jacobs and Minor. J. York of l'lattsmouth was third in the high jump Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Allen left for Kd gemont, S. I)., where he joins his brother, Connie Allen in the operation of a bakery. Mrs. Allen was formerly Jaunita Welshim- er of this city Arnold J. Lillie of this city filed for the state senate from the. third district, He says if elected he would favor repealing many laws instead of en acting more new ones l'lattsmouth had a number of breakins, the high school was entered through a window in the music room but nothing of value was taken. Win dows in the Mullen Meat Market and the Hilhnan grocery were broken but entrance to the building was not completed Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Newton are parents of a daughter born at the Immanuel hospital in Omaha John II. llallstrom, resident of l'lattsmouth since 1889 passed away after an illness of some duration. Mr. llall strom was one of the first employes of the Havelock shops of the Burlington but was returned to the l'lattsmouth shops in 189G. He had served as a councilman from the third ward and a director of the Platts mouth Loan & Building association. nr YEARS ACO 3w Earl Brittain of this city and Miss Florence Jensen of Arcadia were married here by Judge A. II. Duxbury, the wedding attended by the mother of the groom The rifle range north of this city was scene of the greatest activity as the range was placed in shape for the summer train ing of the 17th infantry, as well as use by the Citizens Military Training camp dur ing the summer The police were called out to investigate the report of a lost child near the Gund building at Fourth and Main streets. The little two year old was unable to tell his name, but it was later found to be the small son of Mr. and Mrs. William Highfield, who had come down town with the father and wandered off when the father was busy The Peoples Market came close to having new faces in charge of the store. Sam Giventer, owner of the store, John Boetel, driver of the store truck were coming from Omaha with a cargo of perishable vegetables and. all went welT until they reached the 'double railroad crossing at LaPlatte. They cleared the Missouri Pacific track all right, but as the truck neared the Burlington tracks, the truck stalled and left a portion of one fen der extended over the Burlington tracks as one of Mr. Brackens fast trains came a long and removed the fender. Sam almost swallowed his new teeth in the meantime. Capitol Corner By Rep. Glenn Cunningham It is likely that several dozen intercontinental missiles will be located in the Offutt Air Base area when the new missile base and its launching sites are fin ished. Offutt wil be the main base for supplies and supporting ac tivities, but actual launching sit es will be. several miles away. There will be three or four of these launching sites, and each will have four to six Atlas mis siles poised for firing. Another 15 to 20 missiles will probably be kept at Off utt in re serve. Air Force officials cmpha size that there will be no test firing of missiles at Offutt. Test ing will continue in Florida. In view of the tremendous, al most unbelievable costs involv ed in modern space weapons, it is imperative to end duplication within our armed services. Pres ident Eisenhower certainly has the background to cut out some of the unnecessary activities and confusion within our Defense De partment. I think Congress will eventual ly pass many of the President's requests in the defense field, but only after careful study. I believe the Secretary of De fense must be free to shift funds within the Defense Department as needed to meet changing con ditions. The Post Office performs cer tain services for other govern ment agencies which do nothing toward helping speed the mail on its way. But you should bear in mind that the Post Office De partment is repaid for its ex penses in performing these serv ices. The Treasury Department pays post office costs in selling U. S. Savings Bonds. Annual regist ration of aliens at post offices is paid for by the Justice De partment. The Interior Depart ment pays for the cxprn.s" in-j vclved in having post office i clerks sell duck stamps. I "Our Finest C FULL-RANGE lV)) C PROPAGANDA A1ACHiN xjL coo U1!:t mhu ) rj mot C0lp ulj .vHW-bsfiXrfZM P I I " J m ii i J. -MOTS. ' inJ v. - r - LOUISVILLE N Mrs. Ralph Wildrick Phone 2511 i. Jolly Workers 4-II Club The Jolly Workers 4-H club met at the home of Linda In man. Roll call was answered by your favorite song. Refresh ments were served by Linda In man. The next meeting will be held at the home, of Janice Kel ley. Golden Circle Club Mrs. Tena Nessen and Mrs. Vera Miller entertained the Golden Circle club at the Nes sen home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Amelang showed their pictures. Mrs. LaRue Wil liams was a guest. Dutch Academy Club The Dutch Academy club held its meeting with Albertina Vog ler with Edna Meisinger as co hostess. Money was voted for the Cancer fund. The Spring Tea for Cass County Home Ex tension clubs will be April 29 at 1:30 at the Agricultural Audi torium in Weeping Water. Alta Heier and Rowena Gaebel gave the lesson on landscaping. Pack Meeting The April Pack meeting was called to order by Cubmaster Max Amelang. The Flag was advanced by Den 4 followed by the Flag Satute. The opening was by Den 3, who sang "A merica The Beautiful." Den 3 present a skit on "Keeping A nierica Beautiful, Don't Be A Litterbug." The Webelos Den had a skit with Hobos but still on the same theme. Awards presented by Cubmas ter Amelang were: Glen Hutch inson, Silver Arrow under Wolf, 1 year pin; Bruce Tresslar, Gold Arrow under Wolf; Mark Salt marsh, Silver Arrow under Wolf; Gene Schoeppner, 3 year pin; Russell Gaebel, Gold and Silver Arrow under Wolf; Danny Smith, Silver Arrow under Bear; Loren Amelang, 3 year pin; Clarence Carpenter, 2 year pin; Keith Shyrock, Bear Badge with Gold Arrow; Steve Homan, 3 year pin; Ted Schliefert, 3 year pin; Mike Miller, Bobcat pin; Jim Woolhiser, Silver Arrow under Wolf; Jim Mayfield, Wolf Badge; Dick Johnson, 2 Silver Arrows under Wolf, 1 year pin. Webelos ceremony was pre sented by all the cubs honoring Loren Amelang and Gene Schoeppener. Coffee and cup cakes were served by Mrs. Mil ler, Mrs. Mayfield, and Mrs. Hcnning. Woman's Club The Woman's club held its April meeting at the home of Mrs. Mildred Bogard, Jean Webb, president, presiding. One dollar was ordered paid to the Cancer Fund. This was the annual meeting and the following officers were elected: president, Henrietta Alfrey; vice president, Edith Koop; secretary, Mildred Bo- All but a few non-postal serv-j ices are paid for. Legislation is pending before the House of Rep-; resentatives to see that the post i office gets repaid for the' rest of j this non-postal work. Thus these ' expenses will not be charged a gainst the post office budget for j carrying and handling mail. All government "franked") mail is paid for by the depart ments concerned, including pay-! ment by Congress to the Post ; Office Department for its share of the mail costs. ! If you're tired by bedtime, con sider how much work your body has done. In 24 hours your heart beats 103,6!i0 times, you breathe 23,040 times, you perspire 1.43 pints and your hair grows .017-! 14 inch. You use 7 million brain j cells and speak some 5.000 words, although the average wnrdage in Washington must be much higher. Sometimes I'm not sure about use of brain cells, though. I Invention" EWS gard; treasurer, Ruth Hoffman. Daisy McNealy presented the program. Winners at games were Frances Biggs, Doris Hirsch, Hattie Worthman and Bedclla Stander. Next meeting will be May 17 with Suzanne Pankonin and Clara Sjogren as hostesses. Miss Rose Franke of Omaha spent the weekend with her par ents Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Franke and Mary. Mrs. Dorothy Oldendorf, who flew to Denver last week, was met in Lincoln by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Huff and spent the weekend with them. Mrs. Fred Huff accompanied her daughter to Chicago Sunday by plane for a longer visit. Mrs. Herbert Mason was a delegate from the Louisville Camp to the State Convention of the Royal Neighbors in Lin coln. Other ladies attending from Louisville Friday evening were Mrs. Don Urwin, Mrs. Thelma Hciling, Mrs. Norma Faubion Mrs. Dale Steinkamp. Forty-four Louisville school students participated in the District Music Contest in Fre mont April 17-18. Superior Rat ings were Ronald Hutchinson, saxophone solo; Clayton Heard, boy's high voice; Ronald Sch mader, boy's medium voice; Dan Stiff ler, boy's low voice; Jim Yanak, boy's low voice. Excellent Ratings: Terry Ja nusz, clarient solo; John Stohl mann, piano solo; Frank Puis, byo's medium voice; a vocal duet composed of Clayton Heard and trio composed of Ronald Hutch insn, Deanna Meisinger and Janice Siemsen. Good Ratings: went to a clarinet duet composed of Jhn Davis and James Hendrix; John Davis, clarinet solo; Judy Funk houser, girl's low voice; Jeanean Hubbell, girl's medium voice; and the Band. A clarinet trio composed of Terry Janusz, Susan Worthman and Diane Stander received an average rating. Both the stu dents and Mr. Schaumberg the accompanists, Mrs. Earl Puis, Mrs. George Dolan and Susan Worthman for their assistance, which helped make the contest a success. Mr. Thelma Heilig enter tained several little friends of her son, honoring his 5th bir thday on April 14. Visitors this past week of Mi.is Lizzie Bauers were, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schacfer of Murdock, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Friedrichs and Mrs. George Bauers all of Louis ville; Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Bauers cf Weeping Water; Mines. Char les Sluyter, Elwood Leroy, El win Isaac, Tressa Keckler, Anna Harms, Elmer Pearson, W'illiam Diekmann, Jim Kritenbrink, Jim Sheehan and Cindy, Laurence , Krecklow and Miss Katie Wol pert. all of Manlcy. Mrs. William Diekmann of Manlcy spent several days last week at her son, Merle's home in ' riattsmouth, helping with the work while Mrs. Merle Diek mann recuperated from the measles. Mrs. H. F. Thurman, who has been in the Methodist Hospital for almost a week, returned j home Saturday. , Coach Bill Jennings of the University of Nebraska w;us the guest speaker of the Louisville high school L Club at a ban- j quet. Frank (Dutch) Meier for-! nier Nebraska football great, if the early 40's and Marion Hicks with the Department orf Educa tion, formerly of Louisville, ac companied Jennings. Other guests of the Lions Club were the "L" Club, many of the fath ers, and spurts fans. There were about. KM) in attendance. T'i" laiiic; of the WSCS served the , dinner. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Don Uwrin and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Baker of Weeping Water visited Sunday evening with Mrs. Richard Nor ris and son at the St. Mary's Hospital in Nebraska City. Sunday callers at the Elwin Isaac home in Manley were Mrs. Joe Sheehan and Judy, Mrs. Delbert Scott and Rocky Shee han. Monday callers were Mrs. Guy Persinger and Mrs. Steve Gray and sons. Louisville was one of the 90 Nebraska High School entered in the Fine Arts Festival at the University of Nebraska in Lin coln April 25-26. Louisville en tered dramatics and music. En tered were a one act play, "In The Suds," Mary Mayfield and Judy Herbic in individual spe-ech contests and Ronald Hutchin son and Frank Puis in music activities. The algebra class visited the University television studio in Lincoln Monday and saw how television courses aye presented from the station. The Algebra class also appeared on televi sion during the algebra period being televised. The physics clas went Thursday to Lincoln to combine a field trip sponsored by the television department and En ginering Week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Killers and son, Steven, of Greenwood were Sunday afternoon and eve ning callers at the Irus Gerdes, Dwaine Garrison and A. C. Ger des hemes. Weekend guests at the Alfred Mather home were Mrs. Law rence Chappell and children of Plattsmouth. Sunday callers were Mr. and MA. James Derby and Kirk of Plattsmouth. Mr. and Mrs. LaRue Williams spent the weekend at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Brock ley and sons in Lincoln. Sunday callers at the home of Mrs. Bertha Schliefert in Man ley were, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schliefert, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Lau and son Allen and Mrs. Will Lau all of Murdock and Mr.-:. Anna Harms. Superintendent and Mrs. Ricly.rd Whitmore and family of Crete visited Sautrday in Louisville with friends. Mrs. Mabel Ingram of Louis ville has contracted again to teach the Glendale School. The 1958-59 term will be her seven th consecutive term. Supper guests Sunday at the Elwin Isaac home in Manley were Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ander son and children of Omaha and Mrs. Frank Pace of Weeping Water. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Scho makcr of Lincoln have announ ced the engagement and ap proaching marriage of then daughter, Beverly Ann and Jack Frederick Terryberry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Terryberry of Louisville which will be solem nized at the First Baptist Church in Lincoln on May 2. John Lisle, who has been in the Clarkson Hospital for sev eral weeks, underwent surgery Tuesday. He Is getting along as well as can be expected. Mrs. Irvin Franke entertain ed the following guests Sunday at a dinner honoring the 27th birthday of Irvin, Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Franke and Mary, Miss Rose Frank of Omaha, Mrs. Alta Treadway and sons and Miss Shirley Vargas all of Springfield. Marion Reichart, who operates the Reichart Barber Shop, enter ed the St. Joseph's Hospital in Omaha Thursday for a check up and observation. He has not been feeling well for some time so decided to go in to the hos pital for a check-up. Graveside services were held Wednesday for the infant daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Yanak who died Monday evening. John Buekman of Nebraska City sold the lots north of the fire station on Main Street to John Kahland. John also owns the other lots adjoining the ones he bought. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roeb cr and Merry Sue of Murdock were Saturday evening callers at the Earl Puis home near Man ley. DESTROY Termites and All Pests BILL'S Per Mite SERVICE Dial 7142 CAU US FOR ESTIMATES 601 No. 9th THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Section B Thursday, May 1, mr.a South Bend Mrs. Jess Fidler Phone Ashland 4-8646 Mr. and Mrs. Don Morris and family of Albion and S. F. Mor ris of Ashland were Tuesday visitors with Mrs. Larry Car nlcle. Betty Minor and Mrs. Rolland Cox spent Saturday with their mother, Mrs. James Minor of Ashland. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh O'Brien of Louisville were Sunday after noon visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carnicle and family. Mrs. Leonard Parrish attend ed a luncheon In honor of Mrs. Margaret Parrish of Ashland at the home of Mrs. Carl Erickson Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kuhn of Louisville spent Thursday eve ning with the Glen Kuhn family. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kelly visited Mr. Kelly's sister, Mrs. Edith Koukal of Plattsmouth at St. Catherine's hospital in Om aha Saturday. Mrs. Koukal had major surgery but they found her feeling quite well. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Olson of Ashland were Thursday evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Jess Fidler. Sunday guests at the J. L. Car nicle home were Mr. an d Mrs. Homer Carnicle and Wayne of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Haswell and family of Peru. Roy Ward of San Bernardino, Calif., talked with his father, L. R. Ward, via phone Sunday evening. Mr. Ward is improving and is at the home of his daugh ter, Mrs. Glen Kuhn. Mr. and Mrs. Riley Davis and children of Lincoln were Thurs day supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jason Streight. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Kuhn vis itied Mrs. Kuhn's grandfather, Mr. Baker, at the Methodist hos pital in Omaha Saturday night. Sandra Carnicle was a Friday overnight guest of Kathleen and Joyce Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Fidler were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Olson at Ash land. They visited their daugh ters, Misses Elaine and Elinor PMdler at Crete in the afternoon and attended the piano recital of Miss Suzanne Hertel at the Lee Memorial Chapel. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. NEW KIND of CORN Cargill' "P.I." is fhe corn discovery you've read about. Most top numbers available call me today. Howard Ahrens, Elmwood Bornemeier Hardware, Murdock Forrest Hardnock, Alvo Arthur Laughlin, Ashland Ernest Leaver, Alvo Richard Livingston, Louisville Willis Lorcnsen, Weeping Water Harold Meisinger, Weeping Water Herbert Meisinger, Plattsmouth Clifford Rogers, Union Merle Rogers, Union Robert Schneider, Louisville Delbert Todd, Union Ralph Welte, Weeping Water Vote for... H. L. (CAP) ;V ; . State Senator Cass and Sarpy Counties 'Non - PoliHc.il i Ella Carson were her sister, Mrs. Ernest Hegwood, and Mr. Hegwood of Omaha. Mrs. J. L. Carnicle and Mrs Clyde Haswell visited Mrs. Val Gene Ewlng and daughters and Mrs. Glen Kuhn Friday after noon. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jason Streight were Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Streight and son of Omaha. Evening ami supper guests were Mr. and Mrs. Merle Wilkens and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wilkens ami children of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Morris, Deb bie and Stevie of Ashland were supper guests Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Larry Car nicle and family. Mr. and Mrs. Emanual Iiul den and children spent Saturday with Mrs. Elmer Dahlstroin at Ashland. In the evening they visited Dwayne and Pete Bail at Wahoo. Mrs. Edward Kelly reports that Miss Marie Fitzgerald of Murray has returned to her home after several weeks stay at St. Mary's hospital at Neb raska Citv. She is showing im provement. Mr. and Mrs. Craig Moller and boys, Tyler Munn of Ash guests at the Rolland Cox home. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Livers and Karol of Ashland were Sat urday supper and overnight gu ests of Mr. and Mrs. Vyrl Liv ers. Mrs. Lester Wunderlich of Murray spent Friday evening with Mrs. Edward Kelly. Tommy Rosencrans is ill this week with the measles. Jess Fidler attended Shrine Fcz-tivities at Lincoln Friday. A seer, in introducing a meth od of fortunetelling with beer suds, says the results are as ac curate as those obtained by reading tea leaves. No doubt. St. Louis Star-Times. (Political Advertisement) K r Re-Elect x Joseph J. (Joe) Republican for STATE RAILWAY COMMISSIONER May 13 Primary ONLY Candidate Connected with Railway Commission for 1 7 years Vote for EXPERIENCE! & ;1 MAmimiiii4mAmI IiKIiii4 rtrtlilltll-lfu-.ALjlll I UplTIU Tll A A A A AAA a AA a