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Show Paso SATURDAY, TIIE JOURNAL 2 THE READER'S SCANNING THE WEEK'S NEWS of Main Street and the Wo rla FOOTBALL CASUALTY . . . Ron- nie Nanini, Fremont, Calif., high school football star, died in hospital several hours after being hurt in a game between Oakland and Fremont high schools. At first, he was believed not to be seriously in- jured. U. N. and Com- munist negotiators are in almost complete agreement on a buffer zone. But the question of when to time the cease fire still separates the two on final agreement. The Communists want the cease-fir- e line indicated and effective The insists that it become effective only aftU.N., however, immediately. er other matters are settled such as exchange of prisoners and an armistice is ready for signing. The Allies contend that a cease-fir- e now would prevent an armistice ever being reached because it would halt the shooting and thus relieve the Reds of any necessity of negotiating the other questions. It would seem that the chasm of distrust that exists between the Communists and Allies is more likely to delay an armistice than the establishment of a cease fire line. The Allies continue to charge the Communists with stalling. ... Or w nt he make himself available for nomination for the presidency by one of the parties? That is the big question concerning General Dwight Eisenhower since his visit home. He seems to be in same perplexity. WILL HE? CHURCHIL- L- Prime Minister Winston Churchill was again in the news. In a London speech he expressed the opinion that neither Russia or the United States really wanted to fight and pointed out it must not be forgotten that we took peculiar risks In providing the principal atomic base for the U. S. in Eastern England . . . We have every need and every right to seek and receive the fullest consideration from Americans for our point of view. A short time later It was announced that Churchill will visit Washington for talks with President Truman. Some observers believe that the London speech was an indication of Churchills mood and determination to have a greater say in the battle against Communism. He may even succeed in getting the President to agree to a meeting with Premier Stalin which Truman has not wanted. Churchill will also discuss the possibilities of a U. S. loan to relieve Britains critical economic situation. 0; ... There is a slight possibility the home town taxpayer may some relief from high taxes next year. The possibility was brought get about by an announcement by Defense department officials of a cut in the next military budget as much as $11,500,000,000 below this years. Officials said the leveling off in armament outlays earlier than expected is due to two reasons. One is that because of long lead times in the production of aircraft, tanks, ammunition and other hardware for the armed forces, funds already authorized cover much of the scheduled expansion. The other is a growing awareness among military men that unless military demands are regulated and spaced, a breaking point in the civilian economy might result in the loss of public support for the long-terpreparedness program. y M-Da- nation should have. Ultimately atomic weapons would be prohibited. 3. Actually putting the reductions in effect as soon as that can be done with full knowledge and fairness to all. Indicate mil-iont- y pre-Christm- The negotiation of specific arrangements for reducing armed strength and determining the size and composition of forces which each Korea M-Da- M-Da- 2. from buying shiny toys amid the In 1929. It peaked at 39,969 In sparkle and tinsel of Christmas decorations unmindful of the ap1941, declined during World War II and then began a climb proach of one of the most tragic that reached a post-wa- r days in the countrys history. It high of h the day the will be 35,000 last year. traffic death in the nation is The Safety Council says if the recorded. continues at the present The day will be slaughter rate it will take only 30 years to announced by the kill the second million. National Safety Who will be the millionth victim? Council. There are In all probability no one will ever only two factors it should not be allowed but enow, that could delay to happen in this home town. Of beyond all the possible promotions the the home town merchant, business orperiod, the council or civic club could unreports. One would be bad weather ganization, for dertake the Christmas season, .hat would keep most automobiles y the seems prevention of n garages. The other would be a as as Important any. to on sudden shift cautious driving Such a campaign may mean a the part of motorists. Neither aphappier Christmas for this compears likely. The millionth fatality could be munity. someone in this home town. For that reason, it would seem appro- Prosperity Week, priate for local merchants to in- November 26 corporate safety slogans in their Christmas advertising, and even Nine hundred and fifty two milpromote a safety campaign that lion dollars will be distributed to could insure a happy Christmas about 10,875,000 Christmas Club for the local community. members by approximately 6,200 banking and savings institutions Up to the end of September in990,200 Americans had been during National Prosperity Week, which started November 26. jured fatally in automobile accidents. Since then an average The estimate was made by Edof 110 deaths a day have ocward F. Dorset, president of Christmas Club, a corporation of New curred from accidents. It is York. just a matter of time until the millionth has happened. The distribution of $950,000,-00- 0 across the nation In time Five days before the millionth for Christmas will mean a great Natality the Safety Council will beeconomical shot in the arm for gin to issue daily bulletins, but will the retail merchants of the not attempt to identify the 1,000,-00- 0 country. victim. It would be an almost Approximately 38 per cent of the total, or $361,760,000, impossible task. will be used for Christmas purFor instance, suppose the count chases. rises to 999,998 and then three men A cross section survey indicates are killed in a collision on a highthe remainder will be used as folway. Which would be No. 1,000,000? lows: Permanent savings, $257,040,-00The National Safety Council has insurance premiums, $66,640,-00compiled actual traffic deaths since 1933. The statistics on deaths before mortgage payments, $19,040,-00that time are the best available year end bills, $114,240,000; taxes, education, $66,640,000; records and estimates. and The earliest vehicle death the miscellaneous, $47,600,-00council has been able to find ocThe total distribution this year curred in New York City, Sepis 3.4 per cent ahead of last year tember 13, 1899. The New York and represents an all time high Times printed a for the 41 years of Christmas Club story. It began: H. H. Bliss, a real estate dealer operation. The average per memwith offices at 41 Wall Street and ber distribution is about $87.50 for the entire country, as against living at 235 West Seventy-fift- h run was over last night at $84.57 last year. In the large metroStreet, Central Park West and Seventy-fourt- h politan areas the average per memStreet He was injured fa- ber distribution is approximately $99.09. The total number of inditally. Bliss was alighting from a trolly vidual members participating this car when he was knocked down year is approximately the same as and run over by an automobile in a year ago. Christmas Club officials becharge of Arthur Smith of 151 West Sixty-secon- d lieve that this continuing InStreet. More and more such stories becrease In club savings shows a to in definite In trend In the public gan appear newspapers. two decades the last the automobile thinking toward Individual fiaccident story probably has been nancial security which Is the more often than other ultimate financial security of any printed the nation. newspaper item except such fixtures as weather forecasts. In the distribution of funds this The annual toll of fatalities year New York state leads as it has for many years with about 20 passed the 20,000 mark in 1925, pushed beyond the 30,000 level per cent of the entire fund. of system. Reports DATE BOOK- - In the next week or so every hometown in America will begin decorating for the holiday season. The nations Main Streets will be decked out in holly and greenery, bright lights will be strung across streets and from lamp post to lamp post, and above the noise of happy people preparing for Christmas Day will be heard the raditional music of Christmas carols. All this will reflect the preparations of Americans for one of he happiest days of the year. They will go about their business five-we- KOREA PEACE j93l Prosperity Week, November 26 'Foolproof' Disarmament Program DISARMAMEN- T- No one who heard President Trumans fool proof disarmament plan and his blunt statement that if we cant get security and peace one way, we must get it the other way, really expected the Russians to accept it. The Soviets immediate no, therefore, had no element of surprise. What, then, it might well be asked, does the U. S. expect to gain by continually seeking disarmament when everyone knows the Soviet has no intention of participating? There are several reasons, but two stand out. In the first place, there is always an outside chance that the Russians might change their minds and some method of disarmament worked out. But more immediate is the propaganda benefits the U. S. realizes by putting forth a definite plan, while the Russians have nothing to offer but their continued talk of wanting peace. By turning the plan down Russia has become branded in the eyes of the world. The Presidents speech was broadcast to the world, and esPresident Truman as he appeared to as be left on a ek those vacation nations behind pecially the iron curtain by the Voice of after proposing a "foolproof disAmerica. The main points of the armament plan to the world. plan: 1. An inventory of armies and armament all over the world, ineventual disclosure of Information about atomic weapons the cluding number of which is presently top secret in both America and Russia. This inventory would develop into a permanent international inspection 1, Is Holiday Possibility; M-D- ay Reds Reject President Truman's DECEMBER 0; 0; $19,-040,00- 0; 0. five-paragra- ph DEFENSE BLASTS CONGRESS . . . Philip Murray, president of the CIO, ad- dresses the opening session of that organization in New York, saying America deserves a better congress than it had this year and 1952 is the year to change it. MurCIO president. ray was that re-elect- ed m RUSSIA Most people? In the home towns of the United States have no idea of real size of the Soviet Union. Last week Soviet population figures were released that will startle the average American. The Russians report a total population of 207,000,000 and an annual rate of increase of 1 per cent In 1940, the Soviet population, including inhabitants of areas annexed during 1939 and 1940, was roughly 193.000.- 000 persons. The gain to 207,000,000 at present, despite the losses of World War II, implies an average annual population growth over the eleven years since 1940 of about 1,300,000. If these figures are accurate, then the Soviet Union has roughly 50.000.- 000 more people than the United States. LEGION The American Legion will ask congress next year for an increase of at least 10 per cent in compensation rates for disabled veterans and the widows and orphans of veterans, Donald R. Wilson, new national commander, has announced. Wilson said that the Legion recognized the fact that the national FROF ARRESTED . . . Dr. Gwynne economy was undergoing severe strain and we are aware of an un- Nettler, professor of sociology at alterable obligation not to make any undue demands upon that econ- Santa Barbara, Calif., college, is omy. But there still exists, he said, inequalities that must be leveled. charged with having stolen furHe pointed to the recently 10 per cent pay increase congress voted from fashionable homes, to most Civil Service employees and said veterans compensations nishings a amount of rugs. including large should be Increased likewise. Loot was found in his home. CONFERENCE . Truman and Eisenhower talk defense plans. Released by WNU Feataree.) |