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Show Bound Ti SOUTH CACHE COURIER WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS - SAVE THE PEACE: Letter to Joe U. S. Farm Goals for 1948 Boosted; French Political Troubles Increase; Marshall to Seek Quick Decision Released by WNTJ Features. (EDITOR'S NOTE: When opinions are expressed In these eolnmns, they are those of western Newspaper Union's news analysts and not necessarily of this newspaper.) Dr. Leo Szilard, known among his fellow physicists as the father of the atom bomb, had a few words to say to Joseph Stalin concerning world peace. In an open letter to the Soviet premier, Szilard, who first advanced the belief that the atomic bomb was possible within the scope of World War II, told Stalin that peace can yet be saved by you, yourself." Admitting that many Americans now believe that war with Russia is inevitable, the scientist proposed, in effect, that peace-makin- g negotiations be conducted at the level of the people instead of through formal diplomatic relations where genuine issues too often are obscured by protocol and Szilard recommended that: Stalin make a series of frank sincere talks to the American released simultaneously people, here and In Russia, outlining what eventually would become an offer for a postwar settlement. Stalin invite President Truman to make a similar address to the Soviet people to inform them of what the American point of view is. A committee be formed among scientists, acting as hosts, to gather a group of Americans from all walks of life to meet with similar groups from other nations. Purpose of the meetings would be to clarify international thought for guidance of the respective governments. Szilards plan reflected a splendid idealism of the kind that is sorely needed in international relations now; but that it ever would be given serious consideration by the Soviets was far beyond the realm of face-savin- BRADLEY IN FOR IKE . . . President Truman completed reorganization of the nations armed forces with appointment of Gen. Omar Bradley, veterans administrator, to succeed Gen. Dwight Elsenhower as army chief of staff. General Bradley will take over the job when Eisenhower leaves the army to become president of Columbia university next year. singling out for special criticism Thomas E. Dewey of New York who has not yet gone on recStill Higher Farm production goals for 1948, ord as being a candidate for the Reas announced by Clinton Anderson, publican nomination. I know that the powerful presisecretary of agriculture, call for a continuation of high wartime levels dent pickers consider that it is of output in recognition of the deswrong to be so frank and forthright perate world need for food and this with the people of America, he told nations own increased domestic his audience. It is their view that the correct thing to do is to go consumption. Andersons report, which will through very elaborate operations serve as a guide for farmers next of looking the other way . . . but that great care should be taken never to year, asks for nine million acres meet a difficult real problem face to more of cultivated and nonculti-vate- d face. crops than the 347 million acres used to produce this years FARM GOALS; near-recor- d total of farm Gov. commod- TURMOIL; ities. French Style Although aware of the need to Leon Blum, who tried on the pregive overworked land a rest from of France like a man miership its heavy production burden of the a new found it didnt fit. past seven years, he said large do- buyingas in thehat, case of his predecesmestic and foreign requirements And, sor, Paul Ramadier, the only readictated his decision. son it didnt fit was because his Total production next year well head wasnt the right shape. It was might top the record set in 1946, but too medium, with not enough bulge of and meat, poultry, eggs supplies to the right. dairy products are destined to be Blum, who outspokenly rejected smaller in 1948 because this years Gaul-list- s, short corn crop left farmers with in- both the Communists and De to reason failed for that get sufficient grain to maintain the vola vote of confidence in the national ume of animal products. assembly. Crops for which Anderson recomNext man up was Robert Schu-mamended increased acreages over for minister of finance, who this year include: Com, 7 per cent; was not above woo36; 1; soybeans, sorghums, grain the powers of ing barcotton, 3; potatoes, 5; oats, 2; Gen. Charles De ley, 4, and rye, 26. He called for a Gaulle. As a result, decrease of 3 per cent in wheat he received a strong acreage. vote of confidence, getting the support STRATEGY; of all French political parties except Big Four the Communists. Secretary of State George Mar How shall, the old strategist, had planned long he would be able to rehis campaign for the London foreign ministers conference along the main in office, with the French .economy tottering and lines of attack and retire. He was . ready to seek a quick the ranks of strikers swelling to showdown with Russia on the issues above the million mark, was an of Austrian independence and Ger- open question. Probably, he would man unity, and if a deadlock de- stay as long as DeGaulle wanted veloped an all too likely possibility him. Marshall would move to adjourn As far as the national crisis was the conference on the grounds that concerned, Schuman said he had deit would be fruitless to continue. cided on very energetic measures As the meeting opened, prospects to prevent more strikes, coupled for its success remained dismaL with possible concessions to the Russia and the U. S. were split workers already off their jobs. right down to basic principles on the The over-a- ll situation, however, subject of dealing with Germany. was intolerable. There was no asuniwill a seek Marshall Secretary surance that Schuman would refied and federated Germany, while main in power long enough to take Russia will attempt to keep the any effective action, even if he did international under control. country attempt to reconcile the warring poMost vital aspect of the entire litical factions by forming a coaliproblem is the handling of the Ruhr tion government. area industrial powerhouse of And in London, at the Big Four western Europe: There again, Rus ministers conference, foreign sia wants the Ruhr international- French lt representative Georges ized, while the U. S. will insist that was in a ticklish spot as far as to the Germans be allowed develop in the name of his counthe industries in that area for peace- negotiating went. He virtually would have try ful production. to listen to the radio to find out American contention is that an in- what his government was from just one dustrially potent Ruhr would be the day to the next. to reforce promote greatest single habilitation of Europe, and that it is TAXES AGAIN: an indispensable asset to the Marshall plan. The Russians, of course, Two Ideas opposed both to the Marshall plan The makings of another rousing and the democratic reconstruction tax battle were introduced into the esof Europe, want desperately to house of representatives with two tablish communism strongly in the separate proposals for removal of Ruhr district. With a divided, inter- six million persons from national control they could achieve tax lists, and for tax exemption of that end. the first $25,000 of net income of all It was more likely, however, corporations. that neither the U. S. or Russia Rep. Walter C. Ploeser (Rep., would succeed in getting its way at Mo.) offered the corporate the London conference; their own tion suggestion to the house ways deadlock would be too much to and means committee to settle the nationwide controversy over the tax exempt privilege of HES OFF; g The other provision would embody an increase in perStassen probably from Harold Stassen, the lone wolf in sonal exemptions the present $500 to $600. the Republican presidential nominaBut Rep. Harold Knutson (Rep., tion race, formally opened his campaign in Milwaukee with a blast Minn.) said his new tax slashing measure, to be against the powerful presidential introduced in probpickers in the Republican party. The former governor of Minne- ably would include no provision for sota, who made public his political increased individual exemptions. He principles in a recently published was sticking by his idea for per-- 1 behind the centage cuts for all the ,48,500,000 book, denounced scenes operations in GOP circles, taxpayers. n, low-inco- co-op- s. 2 CONTEMPT; A Ten Hollywood film writers who refused to tell the house affairs committee whether or not they were Communists were cited for contempt of congress by an overwhelming vote of the house. The action brought into focus the hitherto inconclusive and helter-skeltinvestigation of communism in Hollywood which the committee undertook with such flamboyant overtones last October. It was the only concrete result of the probe which failed to prove any instances of communist propaganda in movies, but whether or not it was a good result was debatable. The cases of the 10 writers were to go first to the District of Columbia grand jury for indictment, but the main issue involved probably will have to be decided ultimately by the supreme court, inasmuch as it centers on a constitutional question: Does a congressional committee have the right to question an individual as to his political beliefs? It would be a fine point, and extremists were saying that on the one side lay the dangers of communism while on the other was the threat of dictatorship. er The following five questions were rejected by 32 radio quiz shows because they didnt have enough refrigerators to go around. If you can answer them, take the correct answers, plus $350, to your nearest electrical appliance dealer and you will receive a brand-new It was clearly a case of They went thataway when the above pictured horse opera hero and his leading ,lady announced that they would be married New Years eve. Who are they? 2. Within the space of one week crisis-ridde- n France had three different premiers. Their names? 3. What three titles did King George of England confer upon Lt. Philip Mountbatten before his marriage to Princess Elizabeth? 4. Gen. Omar Bradley will replace Gen. Dwight Eisenhower as army chief of staff. Who will replace General Bradley as head of Veterans administration? 5. At a recent meeting in New York the subject of oncology was discussed. Would you say oncology is the study of (a) shells, (b) tumors, (c) fossils, (d) snails? ANSWERS 1. cows and an enuai of beef cattle. It iSfa state where thoroughbred are bred, Kentucky horses 1? By ED EMERINE WNU S Features. A sharp axe cut into the sturdy trees. When a clearing had been made, the axe and other hand tools were used to cut and fit the logs. All of the wood used in construction of the house was cherry and walnut, with blue ash for the doors. The doors were held together with wooden pegs and fitted with locks. There were hinges and intricate home-mad- e often quaint closets and carved mantels. Stone fireplaces with great hearths provided for heating and cooking. Thus were the first of the old Kentucky homes built. Many of the builders were veterans of the French and Indian wars, made or followers of Gen. George Wash--3 ington during the Revolution. When all was in readiness, the pioneer returned to Virginia or some other colony and brought his wife and fam ily to their new home in a dark, mysterious wooded land known as Kaintuck, or Kentucky. Guns stood by the door, or hung above the mantel, and ammunition was close at hand. But young and struggling America was pushing westward from the Atlantic seaboard. The "dark and bloody ground was being penetrated. First Explorations. Kentucky was then a part of county, Virginia. Marquette and Joliet probably discovered it, but it was Daniel Boone and his companions who, shortly after 1760, explored the region. The first settlement was at Harrodsburg in 1774, and Boonesborough was founded a year later. Today, in Pioneer Memorial state park is a replica of Fort Harrod. In this enclosure, which is surrounded by a stockade, is a monument to the first permanent settlement in the west and one of the finest collections of the pioneer period. The frontier would have been challenge enough, but the settlers were constantly harassed by Indians and the Revolutionary war was being fought. The wily Boone, who always had Fin-cast- le re three-fourt- hs winnings on the hand-wroug- ht of American V Work horses, mules, sheeri hogs bring the states livestock tnl up to where it competes with other states. Industrial Development For half a century J tuckys admission as a state gressed rapidly in industry' it that the river itself is a part of Kentucky. sThis was done to keep the Indians from crossing the river on any pretext. Three Main Divisions. Those who first settled in Kentucky crossed the mountain ranges on its eastern border. The state falls from a height of about 2,000 feet in the eastern part to 300 feet along the Mississippi river at its western edge. The part west of the Tennessee river is low and broken only by creek and river valleys. The central portion is mainly rolling. The eastern part Is mostly hilly or mountainous. These natural divisions have brought about variety in both products and people. The entire state, however, has a mild climate and even temperature. Kentucky is first in many things, such as caves and caverns, cannel coal, native asphalt, race horses and hemp. It always has ranked high in tobacco, coal and distilled spirits. In mineral wealth Kentucky has rich bituminous coal beds as well as cannel or gas coal. It has a consistent production of oil and gas, the oil of very high grade. Near the Green river are rock asphalt beds. Kentucky iron is mined near Cumberland Gap, and in Trigg, Lyon and Caldwell counties in the Wfest. Other minerals include cement lime- - Hr- 4 Wb Non Tho enjc our fori Con iym righ who off PE CHIEF EXECUTIVE . . . Simeon S. Willis has served as governor of Kentucky since December 1, 1943. A native of Ohio, he came to Kentucky in his teens and has been a resident of the state since, immense hardwood forests, exten sive coal fields and splendid natura waterways. The rise of steam navi gation built up the river cities dustrially, while the inland towns re verted to agriculture to a great ex tent. Louisville, Owensboro and Henderson are important tobacco mans, factoring and shipping points. Bour bon whiskey, so named for the coun ty in which it first was made, become famous all over the world, and Kentuckys distilleries are some of the largest in the nation. Louis, ville maintains a large livestock market which provides supplies far the states packing plants. The lumber industry remains firm year aftel On year. ? Current Events THEYRE OFF! . . . Kentuckys famous race track, Churchill Downs, is the site for the annual Kentucky Derby, the worlds classic in horse state The is itself famed as a breeding ground for thoroughracing. bred horses, Kentucky-bre- d horses having accounted for three-fourtof all winnings on the American turf. been accustomed to life in the woods, was a source of strength to the people of the frontier, although he was captured by the Indians on at least two 1 Blue Licks Battlefield state park encloses the scene of the last battle of the Revolution and recalls Boones unheeded counsel to the militia. The troops were drawn into an ambuscade and a disastrous battle followed. Following the close of the Revolutionary war, Boone returned to his home and family, and Kentucky became a safer place to live. Kentucky county had been organized, and later, when other territory was added, it became Kentucky district. In 1786 Virginia gave conditional consent to the organization of Kentucky as a separate state. In 1792 Kentucky, with its present boundaries, was admitted to the Union. The northern boundary was made the mark on the northern shore of the Ohio river so low-wat- er stone, stones, phates. sand- phos- - Rich in Forests. Like all of the older states, much of Kentuckys forest land has been cleared and turned to agriculture and livestock. Along the Allegheny slopes, however, there is a great quantity of fine timber, most of it hardwood, such as oak, hickory, black walnut, blue ash, maple, elm, beech, and others. Most of the people in Kentucky depend on agriculture. The leading farm products are com, tobacco, hay and wheat. For many years, Kentucky produced all the hemp grown in the United States. Truck farms and orchards are frequent along the Ohio river, especially near such markets as Louisville and Cincinnati. The states best known crop is tobacco, grown in several areas. Kentucky raises more cattle than many western states and has approximately a half-milli- A border state, Kentucky was divided during the Civil war. Both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, opposing presidents during that struggle, were born in Kentucky. An obelisk at Fairview in Todd county marks the place where Jefferson Davis was born in 1808. Abraham Lincoln national park, comprising over 110 acres, is at Inside a granite building is the log cabin said to be that in which Lincoln was born. Hodgen-vill- Fields and forest, L tl V lakes field hunting of all wide a with variety of bird! kinds, in their native haunts and the water! are full of fish. Flights of ducks and streams provide sure geese from the northland are feed where to come over Kentucky, hand is abundant and shelter at and wild turkeys There are still state. ruffled grouse in the There is a magnetic charm Kentuckys bluegrass pastures,roads, fields, its fine old homes, its Foster parks and streams. Stephen 0 found it when he wrote My has It never Kentucky Home. it never will. and perhaps changed landscape and water the The sky, makes blend into a way of life that a home cabin or mansion every And Kentuckians are a breed as tt people, as thoroughbred a maintained have who horses, trustworthiness, of degree of honor, an along with a love of beauty e Kentucky natural hospitality. ema like home the minute you its borders! Rogers and Dale Evans. Ramadier. Leon Blum, Robert Schuman. 3. Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, Baron Greenwich. 4. Carl R. Gray, vice president of theChicago and Northwestern railway. 5. (b) Tumors Bi Fi fo TH P V fi 1. Roy 2. Paul SE Bigger and Better BATTLE AGAINST CAPITALISM Russians May Fight Marshcll Plan With Gold Fine Point milk (Editor's Note: This is another in the " Stories of the States F series.) theres a new car in your future to be a bigger, better and likely is the hard economic more expensive one than Under a cloak of secrecy as close gold hoc-rprevious as that which guards its atomic reality behind Andrei Zhdanovs models, according to present plans this is the that threat Russia September desperately of the auto industry. projects, do will in its everything Models for 1948 and 1949 will folbuilding up its huge gold reserve, U.S.S.R. low the general uptrend in size and already the greatest in the world power to foil the Marshall plan. outside of Fort Knox. With her currency pegged to gold, cost, since automobile manufacturAccording to Dr. Charles Prince, Russia could deliver a serious threat ers believe they can sell all the cars specialist on Soviet economic af- to capitalist economy by interfering they can make for the next year or fairs, writing Lr the magazine with the present monopoly of the so if prosperity continues at its present boisterous level. United Nations World, the Soviet dollar in international exchange. If its H( IMPOSING STRUCTURE . . . Deep In the heart of the bluegrass country, the state capitol to is an imposing structure in a picturesque setting. It , a magnet for tourists and Kentuckians a |