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Casting Your Ballot (One of a series "You and the Law" prepared by the Nebraska State Bar Association) . Next Nov. 8 is election day. Offices of national, state and local Importance will be filled at that time. Nine amendments to our state Constitution will also be passed or defeated. Most voters are familiar with the rul es of voting, but a review should be helpful. The polls are requried to open at 8 a.m. The law recognized that the appointed election of ficials may not appear and If none appear, the voters present may elect a board. The polls must be open until 8 p.m. If voters are present and MONEY For Foil Expenses For Debt Consolidation For Any Purpose Small Payments i Loans Mad in Naar-by Towns American Loan 530 Main Street . Phone 3213 waiting nt that time they must be permitted to vote. Those voters arriving after 8 p.m. cannot vote even though the polls are not actually closed. In every election precinct, cards are posted with instructions to the voters. Ballots are received from a judge of the election board. The signatures of two of the Judges must be on the back of the ballots. The voter must then, without leaving the polling place, proceed to a compartment and prepare his ballot. He must go into the compartment alone. He may use any written or printed memorandum to assist him In marking his ballot. A voter may not occupy a vot ing compartment for more than five minutes. The posted Instruction sheet is very clear and specific as to how to mark the ballot. Should you spoil a ballot, another may be obtained from a judge of the election board. However, by reading the instruction sheet carefully, and studying the bal lot before marking it, you can avoid this. v Once the ballot is marked, fold it so that the names of the judg es on the back are exposed. Take your Ijallots to a judge of the election who will place them in the ballot box while you wat ch. These rules are necessary to insure that the election is fairly and secretly conducted. Cooper ate with your election officials and follow instructions. (Political Advertisement) Political Advertisement) iiiijiyjuVi u oil aaaar a II a lull aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaa aaaa V -.-I r i 1 4 A in r& 3RD TIME CHARM? Fr. Robert Hodgson, rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church here, hopes this "third entry" in the American Cookout Championship will be his lucky one. He's shown last week in Honolulu where he competed in the 1960 Cookout Finals. An identified Hawaiian maiden admires Fr. Bob's barbecue dish pre pared for the "for men only" cookoff. It was Iamb chops. Fr. Bob didn't win in his second straight entry in the finals but hopes next year's entry (should he be one of 25 preliminary winners) is a lucky one. Winner of the contest and $10,000 first prize was Robert Balzar, a Buddhist monk from California who prepared breast of chicken. Mr. Balzar spends six months a year in the U.S. at a meditative center he operates and six months in a monastery in Cam bodia (Indo-China). Fr. Hodgson got back Sat urday by plane, after a stop at Denver where his mother who had accompanied him got off. Libyan Studies Greenwood Co-op's Grain Handling Re-elect Clarence E. 83 BOARD, off REGENTS University of Nebraska District! Member Board of Regents since 1955 President Board of Regents (1959) ' President Alumni Association (1945) Member University Foundation Board of V. Trustees' executive committee GREENWOOD --Ari efficial of the Libya (North Africa) Grain Storage Program Mah mud Nuri Serraj, 22, is studying the financial and legal struc ture of Farmers Union. Co-operative Association, a farmer owned co-op, here. In Libya, he has been a grain storage assistant for his govern ment since 1958. His duties in clude receiving, storing and de livering wheat, inspection of warehouses and wheat and do ing the paper work connected with . those duties. . At Greenwood, he will see how-the co-op weighs, tests and gradea grain and stores, treats and loads it. He' will also visit farms to see harvest of milo and corn as well as on-the-farm grain stor age during his stay which lasts until Nov. 10. s Walter Woitzel, president of the association, says "We are proud to have been chosen host to Mr. Serraj and to be able to make this contribution to inter national welfare and under standing." Three Libyan men are in the U.S. to study grain handling. Wheat and barley are grown in Libya. The men are here under aus pices pf the International Co operation Administration of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. The other two are visiting at Wil ber and Swanton, Neb., for their "on-the-job" training. First in their stay of seven or eight months in the U.S., they studTed . English - at the American University Language Center, Washington, D.C. for seven weeks. They also visited colleges of agriculture, universities, mills and other grain processing plants, boards of trade and plants manufacturing grain handling equipment. Woitzel says Serraj 'does very well with English, is single and charming." Libya has been a kingdom since 1951. It was once Turkish territory, then Italian, but has been set uo independently since World War 2. In that war, it was the thea ter of tank battles between Field Marshal Rommel of Nazi Germany and the Allies. Serraj says rusting tank skeletons can still be seen there, as well as cemeteries where battle-dead are buried. Libya's population is about 1V2 million. The language is Arabi.c. Libya is mostly desert, except for the country nearest the Mediterranean Sea where citrus and vegetables are main farm crops. (Political Advertisement) (Political Advertisement) (Political Advertisement) RE-ELECT YOUR CONGRESSMAN ... GLENN CUNNINGHAM UUorkiny for ijou and . a Atrona America FOR KErRESENTATIVEIX 0aNCRE?S . V-:v-. ww- . K GLENN CUNNINGHAM ."..i7 ,;;J iT"" 1 : - . :-.v.4 W 'v J r CT,r.;nt),.m fat Coofttn Commiw. M. Hiwbc. duimwfc Grouse Harvest Decline Seen LINCOLN This year's grouse kill will be somewhat less than last year's, if data from hunter check stations Is any indication. Game Commission biologists counted 2,755 birds belonging to 2,231 hunters during the recent season which olosed-October 16. Both birds and hunters are down from similar check sta tions operated during the 1959 record hunt. More young birds were takeh, however, indicating better reproduction this year. Last year some 2,842 hunters checked 5,305 birds through the stations. After all data had been compiled, Game Commission biologists estimated a 70,000 bird kill by 11,000 hunters, a new high in modern grouse-hunting his tory. Grouse populations were down this year about 25-30 per cent, as indicated by early-summer data and borne out by this fall's check stations. Better repro duction this year than last brought the total numbers up from a 40 per cent drop In the spring breeding population. Number of birds per hunter remained about the same, 1.5 this year as compared to 1.8 last year. Gun hours to bag one bird remained the same, 3.7 hours. This year's age ratio was up, with 1.66, young to 1 adult, as compared to 1959's 1.23 to one old bird. Turkey Hunt Foreseen in 2 or 3 Years j '.Wvi' LINCOLN "Hunting In two or three years" ' is the optimis tic outlook on Mernam s tur kevs 1n Nebraska. Game Commission biologists estimate 300 and 350 turkeys in two areas in the Pine Ridge, and suggested that the folcks, trans planted there last year, may be hunted in two or three years if nresent nroduction continues. During the "1958-59 winter Merriam's turkeys were captur ed from wild flocks in Wyoming and South Dakota and trans planted into the Pine Ridge in northwestern Nebraska. Twenty were released near Crawford in the vicinity of Cottonwood Creek and another group of eierht was released near Chad- ron in the Dead Horse Creek area. Reproduction was highly suc cessful the following summer, and last winter. 91 birds were counted in the Cottonwood Creek flock and 25-35 at Dead Horse Canyon. Estimates now are that tnere are up to 350 turkeys in the two areas The Game Commission may transplant birds if they continue to increase. In 1960 the turkeys were ob served as far as 18 miles from the Cottonwood Creek release site; Dead Horse Creek turkeys were 10 miles away. Merriam's originally ranged through the southern portion of th" -Rockv Mountains, from southern Colorado to the boun- rtarv of Mexico. Wyoming and South Dakota now both support huntable populations, which be gan as transplanted flocks. Another turkey, the eastern variety, once was native in Ne braska along the eastern river courses. But as settlement mov ed westward, the turkey, soon became extinct here, Numerous attempts have been made to establish the eastern turkey by the Game Commis sion, sportsmen's groups, and individuals. Because most of the birds were mixed with domestic strains, they lacked the wild traits necessary for survival, and became little more than glorified barnyard fowl. Some eastern turkeys,, re leased recently by the Game Commission, still persist as a half -wild population in the Mis souri bluffs in southeastern Nebraska. Sam LevensoM, comedian: "When I was a kid, I was sat isfied with a small allowance. Today, the kids demand a guar anteed noaual wage." Most Livestock Start Steady To Higher Western replacement cattle and calves a 13,000 count set the pace in opening Omaha live stock trade this week. T.V. - I. fnaJAMa mot wltn broad ana urisK aemana and sold strong to 50c higher, calves as much as $1 higher or at their best levels of the 1960 Fall season. There were steer calves from $25 to $32, a few for clubwork at up to $35 and $36.50, heifer calves $22.50 $30, yearling stock steers $22.50 $27, yearling feeder steers as heavy as 827 at $25.75, and feed er steers weighing up to 875 at $24.25. There were stock and feeding heifers from $21.50 to $23.25. (In 16th annual Omaha Feeder Calf sale .last Friday, 320 blue ribbon heifer calves averaging 415 pounds at an average price of $26.88. Top pen of five steer calves scored $66 per hundred weight.) Fat cattle Monday at Omaha sold strong to 25c higher, some sales 50c up. Steers weighing 1142 topped at $26, best in six weeks, and 1345-pounders hit $25.75. Other steers and yearl ings ranged from $23.50 to $25.50, with weights to 1540 included at $23.75. Plainer cattle sold at $23 down. Better fed heifers cashed at $23.25-$24, bulk in a range of $22-$23, lesser quality and finish $21.50 down. Cows sold steady to firm, can ners and cutters $10-$13.50, few under $11.50; beef cows on up to $16, one load $16.50. Most fat lambs Monday at Omaha sold steady to a quarter lower but top was up a quarter at $18, the others $16-$17.75. Slau ghter ewes held at $2.5O-$4.50. Feeder lambs weighing 65-75 held at $15.25-$16.75. Butcher hogs started the week steady to 25c higher, 190-300's $16.25-$17.50. Sows were also steady to a quarter better, 270 600's $14-$16.25. Among recent sales at Oma ha for shippers from Cass County : Art Wetenkamp, 12 steers, wt. 1079, $24.50. Richard Spangler, 18 steers, wt. 1160, $24.25. Ernest Morris, 13 hogs, wt. 235, $16.75. Geo. Wessel, 28 hogs, wt. 221, $17. ' THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL Thursday, November 3, 1960 Section C PAGE THREE Misuse of Firearms Prime Cause of Nebraska Deaths LINCOLN Ninety-three deaths have occurred in Ne braska during the past five years as a result of misusing firearms, a University of Ne braska spokesman revealed to day. Rollin Schnieder, Extension safety specialist at the College of Agriculture, noted that "fire arms, like automobiles, can be deadly if misused. However, cor rect use can lead to many en joyable hours of relaxation." Hunters must become familiar with the size and type of am munition which may be safely used with a particular firearm, he stressed. They also should know where the safely device for locking the firing mechan ism is located and be sure that all parts of the gun are in good working order. Hunters should also have a good idea as to the effective range of guns. "The effective range of a gun is that at which a shooter may expect to hit the target or kih game consistently. Maximum or danger range is the maximum distance that a bullet or shot may be expected to travel and cause injury. "Danger range of a shotgun when loaded with. a charge of small shot extends from 150 to 300 yards, depending on the gauge of the gun and shell. For rifles, the danger range extends from about three quar ters of a miles with a .22 short cartridge to about 3'i miles for a high powered weapon. The danger range of pistols and re--volvers extends from about one half mile with a .22 caliber long rifle cartridge, to about one mile with some high powered cart rides," Schnieder stated. "No game animal or bird Is worth the risk of shooting a fel low man," he declared. If you can't see where your shot is going for its full range, don't shoot. There may be a man be hind the bushes." BIRTHS Son Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Meyer, Avoca, are parents of a son born Oct. 28 at St. Marys hospital, Nebraska City. He has been named Timothy Arnold and wei ghed 7' pounds, 7 ounces. The Meyers have two other children, Joey and Patty. Decennial Deceit Once in ten years the census break, when to one person at least he can get away with' representing himself as nomin- ally the head of the household. Chicago Tribune. . (Political Advertisement) (Political Advertisement) A RED HERRING? ; Cincinnati In the front yard of her home"Mrs.'1 Martha Sin kelmeier found a $10 bill. Her glee vanished, however when she .entered her house and discovered that burglars had taken $47 fromva dresser drawer. Police said the burglars probably dropped the $10 when they left. A Classified Ad in The Journal cost as little as 50 cents. w 1.4 aup- I l A' rots for mejufeieat (COIr-OUTE STOCK AMENDMENT) By voting for Amendment Two you ran help economic expansion in Nebraska . . . You can help create new jobs . . . You can help get Nebraska in step in industrial development. oiiondment tvo John E. Eidam, Chairman 426 Trust Bldg. Lincoln, Nebraska See all 6 new Ford Wagons for '61 . . . each one BEAUTIFULLY BUILT TO TAKE CARE OF ITSELF -AND TO PAMPER YOU! 9-Passeaget Ford Country Squire ... the Thundcrbird of wagons, Th 1961 Ford wagons or loaded with do-more-for-you features, such as Ford's new seven-inch-wider tailgate . . . new roll-down rear window and a whole wagonful of builMor-people benefits thai no oher wagon can malchl Beauty has married economy in the Qassic Ford Look! Our new Ford wagons are beautifully built to take care of themselves and your pocketbook with fewer service stops and lower costs all around. Ford Dealers expressed their cbnfidence in these wagons when they led the industry in ex tending their warranty on '61 Fords to 12,000 miles or one full year, whichever comes first. Pampet your piide and your pocketbook. Follow your own good judgment and see this warranty at your Ford Dealer's . ; . today. HERE'S HOW EVERY '61 WAGON TAKES CARE OF ITSELF LUBRICATES ITSELF. You'll normally go 30,000 miles without t chassis lubcication. CLEANS ITS OWN OIL. You'll go 4,000 miles between oil changes. ADJUSTS ITS OWN BRAKES. New Truck Size brakes adjust themselves automatically. GUARDS ITS OWN MUFFLER. Ford mufflers normally last three times as long as ordinary mufflers. PROTECTS ITS OWN BODY. All vital underbody parts are specially processed to resist rust and corrosion, even to galvaniiing body panels beneath doors. V TAKES CARE Of ITS OWN F1NISU. New Diamond Lustre Finish ttver needs wax. Ford Country Sedan. mLJ F.B.A.F. 6-Passenger Beautifully Proportioned to the CLASSIC FORD LOOK 61 FORD STATION WAGONS SEE YOUR LOCAL FORD DEALER RUBIN AUTO COMPANY Washington Ave. Plarrsmouth, Nebraska Phone 287 If you're Interested in an Used Car Be Sure to See Your Ford Dealer