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EDITORIALS Squeeze on the Navy A squeeze on the U. S. Navy, in the way of appropriations which must be re conciled to a budget, is serious in several fields. In no field is it more series than that of the carrier field, and a showdown in Congress on this question will come in the next few weeks or months. Too many of the World War II class rJcarriers are still being kept in service, ne cessarily, even though they are not ideally constructed for handling modern planes iTand, because of their age, maintenance and repairs consume much money and time. The question which has been raised concerning carriers and ..which clouds their future is the question of whether they are outdated, and whether they are too vulnerable to air and submarine at tack. They are certainly not as vulnerable to a hydrogen bomb as a landing field, which is immovable even though the landing field may one day be repaired and put back into action. But they could be fin ished with one atomic torpedo. Guided mis siles, however, cannot be zeroed in on car riers,, for they can make about forty miles per hour, and by the time the missile ar rives at the target spot, the carrier could Well be twenty miles away. The attitude taken by some Senators and Congressmen on Capitol Hill is that we should only build atomic-powered car riers. One is now being constructed. Unfor tunately the Bureau of the Budget struck out the Navy's original request for $120, 000,000 to make the carrier being request ed this year an atomic-powered ship. The Navy does not feel justified in eliminating construction of four or five other ships just to make the carrier atomic-powered, although it would obviously be desirable if this could be done. In summary, the U. S. defense pro gram is being squeezed tightly by budget ary requirements, and a grave question arises when it is realized that we are be ing forced to construct a non-atomic-powered carrier because there is not another $120,000,000 available to make the new super-carrier an atomic-powered one. Down Memory Lane n YEARS AGO Forty Hours Devotions were held at the Holy Rosary church attended by large , congregations and a great many visiting priests. Rev, Albin Bauer of St. Mary's church Nebraska City gave the final ser mon. Visiting clergymen participating' were Rev. A. N. Antochowski, Orchard Lake, Mich.; Rev. Vladislav Potocki, St. " Mary, Neb. ; Rt. Rev. Monsignor George Agius, St. John's Plattsmouth; Rev. Char Contents of The Plattsmouth Journal are the sole property of this newspaper and use of, or reproduction, in whole or In part, Is expressly forbidden to any person, persons, or publications other than legal newspapers (as defined by Nebraska statutes) without written consent of he publisher. American Hybrid Corn Helps Create Record Hybrid corn, a giant grass with a distinguished pedigree, in little more than 35 years has become the most popular vari ety of the ancient plant. When the first commercial hybrid corn seeds were put on the market in 1922. only 10 bushels were available. Since then, hybrid corn has spread across the world, increasing corn production wherever it go es, the National Geographic Soc iety says. The succulent corn - on - the cob in the grocery store, the large yellow ears that fatten beef cattle, and the puffed white popcorn sold at carnivals are all hybrids. Strains Are Inbred Hybrid corn is obtained by inbreeding selected strains to develop desirable qualities, then crossing the strains. Often two hybrids are interbred to create what is called in the best sense of the phrase a double cross. Hybrid corn can produce on three acres as much as old var ieties produced on four, and it Is sturdy enough to be picked by machine. As most hybrids produce only one ear per stalk, machine picking is simplified. Two runty inbred strains that bring forth five-inch ears will grow handsome large ears when crossed. Hybrids can be adapt ed to growing seasons and can be made resistant to diseases. Not surprisingly, 94 per cent of the record 3.8 billion bushels of corn harvested in the United I was operated Omaha. He cipating in weppe, Plattsmouth; H. A. Larson, fenberger, Nehawka and Many of the The Plalfsmouth Journal 241 PHONE two weeks. World Crop States in 1958 was hybrid. American Indians, who cul tivated corn long before Europ eans arrived, did not try to dev elop hybrids. Some tribes, not ably the Hopi, attached an al most religious significance to keeping strains of corn pure. Many American farmers ac cidentally or deliberately cross ed corn, but it was not until the early 20th century that scientif ic crossing of corn began in ear nest. $150 Per Ear Even as plant scientists were developing better-yielding corn, however, popular "corn shows" put a premium on better-looking corn. A grand champion ear of corn might sell for $150. One farmer tried to dupe a corn show judge by inserting a met al rod in the center of a cob to make it heavier. The influence of the corn show Is still felt today. Certain hybrid developers strive to dev elop good-looking ears at the expense of productivity, some experts say. Hybrids soon spread through the United States corn belt and after World War 1,1 they were introduced on a largej scale in Europe, eastern Asia; and i; Af rica. In the Po Valley, Italy's corn belt, the crop Is almost entire ly hybrid. Production has in creased 25 to 40 per cent. Rus sia has been planting American hybrids, but bad weather in new corn-growing areas has1 les Bauer, St. Benedict's, Nebraska City; Rev. Walter Sherry, Julian; Rev. John Kean, Palmyra; Rev. James Hennessey, Manley; Rev. John Kozlik, Milligan; Jose ph R. Sinkula, Holy Rosary John Jacobs on at the Ram hospital in was taken ill following the jun ior-senior banquet with appendicitis. He came out of the operation in excellent shape Eighteen Cass county farmers en rolled in the state wide pastorage-for-for-age in Cass county. A field of grain sorgo will be hogged off this fall. Farmers parti the program- are : Herman Sch- Murdock; Richard Spangler, Harry Bncker Greenwood; Cedar Creek; John B. Kaf Plattsmouth; Walter O'Brien, Wabash; Wildon Switzer, Nehawka; Wil liam Wetenkamp, Plattsmouth; I1 red Re hmeier, Weeping Water; F. D. Philpot, F. J. Hild, Plattsmouth members of Home chapter 189 of the Eastern Star were in Omaha to attend the sessions of the grand chapter of Nebraska and to meet Mrs. Anna W. Smal ley of Roundup Mont., grand worthy mat ron. Mrs. W. F. Evers. worthy matron of Home Chapter was one of the attendants of the grand worthy matron. Among the Plattsmouth members attending were: Mrs. Luke L. Wiles, Mrs. Wiley Sigler, Mrs. Frank A. Cloidt, Miss Clara Weyrich, Mrs. Ralph M. Wiles, Mrs. Fred Bourck, Mrs. Fred Worth, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Evers, Mr. and Mrs. John Janesek, the former worthy patron of Home Chapter, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Niel, Judge and Mrs. A. H. Dux bury, Mrs. Margaret Brendel, Mrs. Wil liam Minford, Mrs. Will Seybolt, Mrs. E. S. Tutt of Murray, Miss Mary Petersen. Of YEARS AGO 3w The home of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Hutchison near Rock Bluffs was scene of a gathering of members of the Warner fam ily honoring Rev. G. W. Warner of Arkan sas, who is now in his eightieth year. It was the first time in a quarter of a centuary that the three brothers, G. W., C. H. and Frank Warner had been together. Rev. Warner an ordained minister of the Chris tain church gave a short talk. He is also just completing work as linotype operator Mrs. Glenn Vallery and daughters, Helen, Marie and Gertrude were at Elm wood at the home of Mrs. Vallery's sis ter, Mrs. V. V. Parish and family to enjoy a reunion of the Parish family The an nual "Roundup" of the alumni of Univer sity of Nebraska is being held at the Uni versity. The class of 1909 of the university is holding its 20th anniversary of gradua tion and Searl S. Davis of this city, a mem ber of the class has been selected as orator of the "Roundup" Plattsmouth is rep resented at the graduations at Wesleyan and Peru colleges. At Wesleyan, Miss Helen Wescott and Miss Mildred Crom, both of the PHS class of '25 are graduat ing. At Peru, Joe A. Krejci, '25 and Russell W. Wasley, '24 of the Plattsmouth high . school" are completing their work. Official County and City Paper ESTABLISHED IN 18S1 Published Semi-Weekly, Mondays and Thursdays, at 410 Main Street, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebr. Entered at the Post Office at Plattsmouth, Nebraska as secom class mail matter in accordance with the Act of Congress Oj March , 1879. HOWARD LINDQTJIST .... Editor and Publisher EUGENE SCARLETT Publisher MARGARET DINGMAN Woman's Editor H. M. JOHNSON Advertising Manager DON WARGA. Shop Foreman SUBSCRIPTION RATE: $4:00 per year in Cass and adjoining counties, $5:00 per year elsewhere, in advance, by mail outside of the city of Platts mouth. By carrier In Plattsmouth, 25 cents lor caused disappointing crops. Many countries are develop ing their own varieties of hy brids to meet local growing condidtions. Helped by increased plantings of hybrids, world corn produc tion reached a record 7.1 billion bushels last year. Nebraska Retail Sales Increase Nebraska's retail sales during March showed an 11 per cent increase over a year ago the low point of the 1958 recession but were down 6.4 per cent compared with the preceding month. According to Business in Ne braska, the monthly bulletin prepared by the University of Nebraska Department of Busi ness Research: "Such lines as building ma terials, hardware, farm equip ment and automobiles were all more than 18 per cent better than last year at this time." In the general business index, including bank debits, building activity, retail sales, electricity and gas consumed, water pump ed, postal receipts and news paper advertising, all Nebraska cities showed Increases over a year ago. Son of a ' Pitchfork Soon, as the toiling backyard gardener's backache returns, he'll be thinking up other more disrespectful names instead of merly calling a spade a spade. Chicago Daily Tribune. ' Oil- . .el? " don't leel Ift entirely my fault. The tal.imon Mid this cor wo fully utomotie. NEHAWKA NEWS Mrs. F. O. Sand Phone 2708 The officers of the Auxiliary gave a memorial for two deceas ed members, Mrs. Henry Ross, who was a past president and charter member and Mrs. Wm. Waldo, a past president at their meeting Tuesday afternoon at the Auditorium. Mrs. Boyd May field gave a i report on Poppy Day. The proceeds were $25.35. Mrs. Marion Tucker presented a program on Gold Star mem bers. Each received a gift and mothers of World War I vete rans were also presented with gifts. Plans were made to serve the alumni banquet, May S3. Hostesses were Mrs. Arthur Johnson and Mrs. Elmer Fith. Mrs. Estelle Switzer, former Nehawka resident, suffered a stroke last week at Rest Haven home, at Weeping Water. Her condition is fair. - Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fullerton and family, Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. John Barkhurst and family were dinner guests Sunday of the Harvey Barkhursts. Mr. and Mrs. Art Zech and family, Douglas, were supper guests Monday of the F. O. Sands. ; 4 .- Mrs. Doris Wischmeyer, Oma ha and Mrs. George Kime vent to Hamburg, Iowa to visit their mother, Mrs. Henry Welch and their brother, John Van. Mr. and Mrs. Don Riese and two sons, Omaha were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kime and Theresa. The men at tended the fly-in at Nebraska City. Their families drove down and joined them in Nebraska City. Enroute in Mr. Kimes plane a spinner came off the prop and splintered, the propeller. Mr. Kime made a forced landing .ill a field west of Stelnhart Park with no injuries to the men and plane needed minor repair. They were soon back In the air. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Meyer and family joined a family group for Mother's Day at the Ralph Mey er home. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Linhardt and family, Beatrice; Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Meyer and family, Mrs. George Meyer and Jim, all of Avoca. Congressman GLEIIII CUMNIHGilAM By Rep. Glenn Cunningham WASHINGTON, D. C. (Special) Congress is concerned be cause the Highway Trust Fund is running low on money. There Is enough in the Fund to finance the Interstate Highway pro gram during the current year which ends June 30. But Congress will have to take some action to make up a $241 million deficit for the 1960 program and an estimated $516 million deficit in 1961. Many people are critical of the new $25.5 million Senate Of fice Building, just occupied. Ad ditional millions must now be spent to correct errors and to complete work on the building and its subway to tne Capitol. It is hoped that Congress may sooner or later learn that econ omy, like charity, begins at home. If the executive branch had bungled in the construction of a federal building as the Sen ators have in building their own offices, what an investigation and uproar there would be I Is the Federal Government growing? Is it assuming func tions which our states and ci ties have historically handled? Look at the record of federal payments to state and local gov ernments. ' , I : ' In 1954, Uncle Sam doled out $2.7 billion. By last year, pay ments had grown to $5.1 bil lion and this year to an esti mated $6.7 billion. For 1960 such payments are budgeted at $7.1 billion. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Meyer and family were guests Sunday even. ing of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Alt house of Elmwood. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Behrns and family called at the Wm. Jor genson home Friday evening to visit with Martin Jorgenson G M.C.S., Mrs. Jorgenson and Mar tin Gene of Chula Vista, Calif Other guests Saturday and Sun day were Mr and Mrs. Leon Gansemer,, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Gruber and family, all of Mur ray; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Haffke and family, Plattsmouth; Mr and Mrs. Bill Rice, Mr. and Mrs Harold Rice and family, Murray Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jorgenson and Sherry, Fairbury; Mr. and Mrs Wilmer Martin and Lana Martin Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Grun wald, Union. Dinner guests Sun day were the Elmer Haffke fam ily and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Schmad er, Louisville. The Jorgensons left for California early Mon day and planned to stop enroute home at Park City, Utah to visit relatives. Mr. Chester Bashford, Breck enrldge, Mo. was a guest Thurs day and Saturday nights of Mr and Mrs. Harold Dodson and visited relatives in the commu nity. . Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Johnson entertained at dinner Sunday to honor Mother's Day and also the birthday of Roger Dodson Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Har. old Dodson and Roger and Mrs, Hildur Lundberg.. The Junior Senior banquet and Prom were held at the school gym Friday evening Mrs. Ollie Attebery was chairman of the banquet and Mrs. Kent Balfour was co-chairman. The Junior s mothers prepared the meal. The tables were decorated with white paper and silver strips down the center with blue and white cand les and white lilacs in star vases, The faculty were guests at the banquet. There were guests by invitation at the dance. The room was decorated using the theme, Stairway to the Stars. Decorations were in white, blue and silver. A white stairway led Following the recent Easter recess, it was expected tnat Con. gress would settle down to the issues wmcn neea attention But. action has been slower since the recess than it was be forel We are more than half through the session, yet only a handful of bills have been en acted into law. Seems as though the leadership is caught in some kind of dilemma not yet explain ed. Scientists at Walter Reed Ar my Institute here and at Hahn emann Medical College in Phil adelphla have been experiment ing with a substance known as Polyurethane Foam for repair of broken bones. This amazing, fast-setting plastic is used to cement ends of a bone to re place missing segments. Before hardening, the foam is molded to fit the natural con tour of the bone and has the tensile strength equivalent to the bone itself. In two days, the material becomes hard enough when used to set a broken leg to bear the weight of an indiv idual. This can mean a great decrease in the number of cas es which must spent months in traction or casts. Says Nebraskan Fred Seaton, the Secretary of the Interior: "What a shabby thing it is to toss into every baby's bas sinet a mortgage, and then wish the little tot well. Yet that is exactly what some of our pol itical pediatricians would have us do when they demand we spend more than we take in." to the blue sky and the stars were o silver. The clouds were made of angel hair. There was a blue wall around the room and blue ceiling with blue and white stars decorated with glitter, There was a table at each end from which punch and cookies were served. The Nebraska City high school band of nine pieces furnished the music for dancing. On the tage with the band were a wish ing star and a fortune star. Toastmistress at the banquet and giving the welcome was Linda Kearney. Mary Lou Briley gave the response. Talks were made by Superintendent Ward and Mr. Duane Everrett. Bill Pointer, Omaha and Mrs. James Chappell were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt Hicks. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Redden and family of Plattsmouth were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Rose Redden. Mrs. Edna Philpot and Mrs. Maude Philpot of Weeping Water were guests Friday afternoon at the Guy Murdoch home.' Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dodds, Cathy, William and Robert Lin coln were guests Sunday of the Wm. Jorgensons. Mr. and Mrs. John Chandler and Barbara had dinner at Ne braska City Sunday and later attended a show there. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fitch Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Fitch and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Julian John- soft and family were Mother's Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Yearsley and fam ily of Dunbar. Other guests were Mrs. G. D. Yearsley and Barbara. Nehawka Flower Club Mrs. Amelia Balfour present ed a lesson on Wild Flowers of Nebraska when the Nehawka Flower club met Wednesday eve- nning with Mrs. Emma Nutzman Each member was asked to name as many wild flowers as she could. The most named was twenty by Mrs. Delbert Ltndsey, who received a prize. Another game was a puzzle on wild flow. ers and several of the members read articles on our wild flow ers. There was an exchange of plants. Cards, written by tne memDers were sent to members who are ill, Mrs. Frank Lemon and Mrs. Fred Beatty. Roll call was Garden Oim micks. The Nehawka Bank bowling team and their wives ana friends had a steak dinner in Omaha Saturday evening and bowled afterward. They were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ross. Mr. and Mrs. Julian Johnson, Mr and Mrs. Gerald Kime, Bill Ross and Miss Imogene Gude. High Quality Hay Will Pay Extra Effort High quality hay produces more milk per acre, reports C. W. Nibler, Extension dairy man at the University of Neb raska. High quality hay is eaten bet ter by cows, Is more digestible, is higher in protein and nutri ents, is greener in color, con tains more leaves and less fib er than poor quality hay, Nib ler says. Experiments have shown the following amounts of 4 per cent fat corrected milk produced per acre from hay of different quality; high quality hay, 6,330 pounds; medium quality nay, 5,254 pounds and low quality hay, 3970 pounds. Nibler lists the following prac tices to follow in getting high quality hay: Haying equipment needs to be In good condition so break downs that cause delays are a voided. Plan haying operations so that a short period elapses be. tween mowing and baling or stacking. Before haying starts, check weather reports to determine. possibilities of sunshine and good hay curing weather. Harvest the alfalfa plants as the very first blossoms ap pear. Cut the crop early in the morning, with the possibility of baling later in the afternoon. If a mechanical hay condi tioner (crimper or crusher) is used, hay curing time may be reduced 30 per cent. This is bas. ed on the premise that hay in the swath or windrow will not be dampened during the night. Windrow as soon as hay is well wilted. -Bale or stack hay when moisture Is correct. Loosely tied bales will cure faster than tightly tied bales. Leave space between bales so air can circulate through and around bales during stor age. Protect bales or stacks from the rain after storage. .' Tact A diplomat is a man who re members a lady's birthday but forgets her age. Corryer. Pensacola, Fla. Wc Know What You Mean! Untold suffprlno' splrlnn is Borescope, Pocatello, Idaho. THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAOE FOUR Monday, May 18, 1959 Only 25 Of Corn Is Planted The early May record breaking heat wave was of a short five day duration. It was closely fol lowed by rain in nearly all parts of the Corn Belt which held back corn planting. By May 15, these continued rains had kept so many farmers out of the fields crop reporters indlclated that only 25 per cent of the crop had been planted in their areas. This compared with 60 per cent at the same time in 1958 and 30 per cent In 1957. However, this year's corn crop may soon be ahead of last year's. In 1958, dry weather after planting kept corn from germi nating or allowed spotted stands. With plentiful soil moisture in all of the big corn producing states this year corn will grow off rapidly with a few warm days. Dust filled the air across nor thern Iowa and northern Ill inois on May 13. This dust was blowing from the Dakotas and northern Minnesota - the only corn growing areas where ample rains had not penetrated. Those western Corn Belt areas including western and north western Iowa, all of Nebraska, BUSINESS A HOME AWAY FROM HOME PHONE 3243 Restful surroundings for the aged and convalesc tnt. licensed and Approved 24 hour nursing service Special Diets RIVERVIEW AND HILLCREST NURSING HOMES 616 Ave. F. FREE Insured Storage Of Your Winter Garments Ph. 4193 Let us store your winter clothes in our vaults. We clean them, then store them. You pay for cleaning only, when you claim them next fall. PLATTSMOUTH CLEANERS Free Pick-up b Delivery Use our convenient Drive-In on Chicago Ave. COMPLETE PHOTO SERVICE Weddings Portraits Babies Fast Service Moderate Prices Bob & Deline Fan's Phone 5147 An Exclusive Infants' & Children's Shop Phone 3181 A complete line of infants', pre-school and children's wear. You'll enjoy shopping at . . . ' WEE WARDROBE (Helen Eiting) 425 Main No Building job Too Large or Small Phone 9177 New Homes, Remodeling, Custom Cabinets, Store Fronts, Aluminum Storm Windows, Doors and Awnings. TIEKCTTER BUILDING SERVICE "Plattsmouth's Oldest and Most Reliable Building Service" Armstrong Year 'Round Air Conditioning Phone 7152 Basement models Cas-Fired furnaces and summer Air-Conditioners. We are your Home Climate specialists. CARDNER PLUMBING & HEATING New Location 616 1st Ave. DRUGS WITH A REPUTATION PHONE 289 Prescription Service Beauty Bar Fountain & Luncheonette Cift Headquarters Veterinary Supplies CASS DRUC (Walgreen Agency) 502 MAIN HOBSON FUNERAL HOME Ext. 1914 Weeping Water, Nebraska MARILOUISE HOBSON, RAY'S SALES & SERVICE PHONE 233 Speed Queen Washers and Dryers. Motorola & Hot Point TV's. HOOVER Vacuum Cleaners & Sunbeam Appliances Kelvinator Refrigerators, Freexers & Electric Ranges. Authorised Motorola, Dclco & Philco Car Radio Service. 116 SOUTH 3rd PHONE 233 For The Most In Drug Store Professional Prescription Service. Livestock pharmaceuticals and Remedies. A complete line of cosmetics and gifts. We give S & H Creen Stamps. FELDHOUSEN DRUCS 522 Main TAKE YOUR CAR TO JIM PHONE 4177 For ALEMITE OILS, Motor Tune-up and Overhaul, Front Wheel Alignment, Ceneral Repairs. Ford-O-Matie and Merc-O-Matic Service. JIM S AUTO SERVICE (James Chappell) 337 Main INTERNATIONAL FARM EQUIPMENT See us for New and Used Implements and Repair Service. ATTEBERY EQUIPMENT COMPANY Phone 2111, Union. Ncbr. BODY WORK & PAINTING Your car will look like new work and painting. CASS COUNTY MOTOR CO. RADIATOR CLEANINC & REPAIRING Guaranteed work. A faulty radiator can result in serious motor damage. See us for Service. Lawn Mower Service OTTO WEBER Phone 5926 1524 Avenue B. (Cedar Creek Road) For Commercial & Domestic Refrigeration Service CALL these Numbers at Ashland Days 4-3378 Nights 4-7006 Dependable refrigeration service at a reasonable price. ASHLAND APPLIANCE, ED PALLAS Ashland. Nebr. northwest Missouri and eastern Kansas are all plentifully sup plied with moisture indicating a possible bumper crop there. Comments from different areas are as follows Tuscola, central Illinois, 50 per cent planted; Shenandoah, south west Iowa, 1 per cent "planted, too wet; Fremont, eastern Ne braska, 2 per cent planted, still raining; Crawfordsville, west ern Indiana, 8 per cent planted, rain; Marshall, northwest Miss ouri, 25 per cent planted, excel lent outlook; Delware and Mary land, 80 per cent planted, big acreage increase. Stuart Symington, Democrat ic Senator from Missouri, on the American IRBM base in Eng land: "The entire installation was literally a sitting duck for sabotage." BORROW! When You Need It For Vacations For Any Purpose Loans Made in Nearby Towns American Loan Plan 530 Main Street (Opposite Soennichsen's) Phone 3213 DIRECTORY PHONE 105 FUNERAL DIRECTOR Service PHONE 6117 Phone 3210 if you let us do your body 1st. Ave., Plattsmouth