August 22, 1940 (6 pages)

es THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1940. + Nevada City Nugget 305 Broad Street, Phone 36, to democratic practice and theory in the doctrine of the Indispensable Man. If the situation in the United States is so desperate that only ore amone 130.000 000 persons is capable of effective leadership, the Nation is indeed in a bad way. In that case political bankruptcy is already upon us. In that case it is probably too late for salvace The Plain Dealer refuses to adopt so defeatist an attitude. We refuse to subscribe to the doctrine of the Indispensable A Legal Newspaper, as defined by statute. Printed and Published at Nevada City. : H. M. LEETE ~ Editor and. Publisher <a Pubol:sied Semi-Weekly, Monday and Thursday 6 ente Sy at Nevada City, California, and entered as mail Man. . eR. \\ Neveds Wily Ener Ayeot Godten Mecch 3 . The precedent against the third term is ee of demose ech 1879. . cracy’s bill of rights. It is part of Anierica’s policy of insurance Te eo eee 2 against dictatorship. We side with Washington and Jefferson “Stprs 7? phe -yeur Cin AGvance)< 2 a $2.50 Bo : ee : : against Franklin D. Roosevelt. 2 . _ Aw, ' Wifey—Mrs. Smith has had three Smith was as pretty as you. she \ in DONT GE Sty new hats since I bought this one.’’ wouldn’t be so dependent on millins (T TAKES TIME and = 'NDUSTRY To Bund F A BATTLESHIP! = Hubby — “Well, dear, if Mrs. ers.” durr WonpberR In’ — . . ~ . wonder about stately totem poles— Their startling forms and strange, fantastic faces, I] ‘wonder‘at the tales they bring to us -Of other peoples—other times and places. I wonder if you were ever obsessed by the desire to own a totem pole. . was once, several bode ago; and the experience was both amusing end infomative._ . It was during a visit to Seattle that I became totem pole “‘minded—reed little books about them and learned to read. : some of the most obvious symbolism. Then. one day while inspecting a groun of these amazing examples of aboriginal craftsmanship. . suddenly felt that the entire trip would be dull, drab and deficient unless I could have a totem pole for my very own. Expression of my wishes exnosed me to stares of incredulity end unoricinal queries concerning my mental status. . was advised to sit down in the shade and to avoid the direct rays of the sun. However, I remained obdurate, and so the head of our small family took me in hand. “What on earth could we do with a totem pole?” he inquired in husbandly tones. “Couldn't we take it home to Sacramento.’ . said meek ly, “‘and set it up on the front lawn?” It seemed that we could not. had a third nomination, and probably a third election, few familiar with that period in. American political history will doubt. He retired from office in March, 1809. In January of that year, two months before the expiration of his term, Jefferson wrote: “Tf the princinle of rotation be a sound one. as . conscientiourly believe it to be, with respect to this (the presidential office). no pretext should ever be permitted to disnense with it, because there never will be a time when real difficr-Ities will not exist, and furnish a plausible pretext for dispensation.” One finds in these words of Jefferson no conditioning of the principle he held ‘‘sound’.’_ Jefferson did not say that if world conditions looked serious as a_ President approached completion of his second term he would be justified in violat-,§} ing the anti-third term rule. For Jefferson foresaw, even whil= . he was still in the White House, that any President desirous of ' a third term could readily set up specious reasons why at th! moment he was an Indispensable Man. Leaving the Presidency in 1809, Jefferson lived till 1826. Years later, having ‘then as elder statesman and political phil. osopher seen his successor Madison elected and re-elected and. retire after eight years, Jefferson found his hostility to a third term strengthened by further observation. Any man wko might try to extend his administration beyond eight years should “berejected on this demonstration of ambitious views.” It required many years of political history to bring into existence the conditions Jefferson forecast only a few y-3>before his death as dangerous to democracy in America. For his “‘demonstration of ambitoius views,’ Mr. Roose velt would be recommended for defeat by Thomas Jefferson. were he alive today! Conditions change, but underlying principles are fixed from one generation to another. There is something abhorrent Ask to see the New HEAVY SOLE SHOES . “There's that hill of ours in Nevada County,” I persisted. by Crosby Square “A totem rele would look ducky up there among the pines . and cedars.” $5.50 10 $6.50 At this point . was overawed by a ‘line of argument . ° : ° which reminded me of the defense in the case of the iron . a kettle. = , “We couldn't use a totem pole, no one would sell us a . totem nele: if some one would sell us a totem pole, we could not noscibly tote a totem pole home.” I s*-rrendered—eraciously I hope: onlv to find that I now had a fixation which nagged me continually. The next day while visiting that castle of liberal education, the Hudson Bay Emporium, I came upon a display of totems. moderate in size; here was my opportunity! I selected one of svit case length and asked the young lady attendant to read it for me. This she was unable to do, but would introduce me to one who could. She went in search of the department head and econ returned with a lady who proved to be none other than Kadashan Hall. writer. lecturer and a member of the Thinglet Indian tribe of south Alaska, whose totem I had elected to purchase. I spent some time in Miss Hall’s companv. listenine as she told me many interesting facts and lesends concerning the Indian of her tribe. and explained at leneth the evmbolism of the Raven totem of the Thinglets. Then fearing that . micht forcet some of the data, she typed for me the story which shhad ivct reneated. Yes. . -now vou think this is very silly twaddle-—likBret Harte’s Io, yon are probably turnine your nose up as you read; but next week when . tell you the legend of the Raven you will remember that in all ages and among all neoples the power of the dictator denends upon the continued ignorance x: Oe all of the dictated and -lancine over this tormented world in! Latest TYPE SPINET PIANO, nai which we now live. . fancy vou will shal-your head as vou tionaliy known make, located in. . se TENNIS SHOES — By Ball Brand $2.25 +10 $2.95 SPORT SHIRTS $1.09, $1.50, $2.00 —’ Interwoven SHORT SOX. for the High School Student} OFFICIAL ALL STAR fe 3 i c : AWARD 3 Pairs $1.00 SWEATERS Bennetts and Steel 128 Mill Street Grass Valley I ES FER HEN RES SIE LG EMSIRS SES BY oma RHC LE Father—‘Yes, my boy, I am a selfmade man. i Son—‘“Gee, pop, that’s what I like . about you. You take the blame for, everything.” . VHB REECORD::°0 Facts That Concern You No. 21 of a series repeat these annane, but truthful words. “twas ever thus.” this vicinity. Bargain terms. Write Ht ay. MERRIAM CONNER to G. Nichols, 1955 Robinson St., i ; Le eS Oroville, Calif, 8-22-3te “i Sy oe. = FOR SALE — 2,000 cords of. stove i DO FOR BEER Plain Dealer, Democratic 100 Years . } "04 timver, baresin. iso 380 i . acres of land and milling timber. . Finds 3d Term Abhorrent To Pinciic. 3. meee . A ND ALE FOR SALE—Very reasonable, easy . ' The followi ev i saler, Cleve e owing editorial is from the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cleveland, terms. 4 Room house with modern il Ohio, which for nearly one hundred years has been one of the staunchest Democratic newspapers in the country, It ardently supported Franklin D. fixtures, 12 acres of wooded land i Roosevelt in 1932 and 1936. . ; ‘berries and garden. Inquire on i : Place. Adele. Renee. Old Banner i JEFFERSON VS. ROOSEVELT . Road, Gold Fiat. 7-29-5ty ii If Thomas Jefferson were now alive, he would urge the defeat of Franklin D. Roosevelt for the Presidency this year. y : Years after his retirement the author of the Declaration of Ina foes dependence and the father of the Democratic Party wrote these. Red Cross. Requirements: at least ‘ MRS ARTHUR B. FOOTE of Grass . { words, worth recalling now: one full page in ink and on unlin“The example of four Presidents, voluntarily retirie ces ae wee po ail os . ° e usually signe x arges, Cc. ing at the end of their eighth year, and the progress of 7-5-10tp Hops are for flavor. They give to and ale—by keeping the places wh public opinion that the principle is salutary, have given it good beer and ale their lively,appebeer and ale are Id — in practice the force of precedent and usage insomuch . "XPERT RADIO REPAIRING — tizing flavor, their pl t i es tint A, Id Presid b g : Loud Speaker Systems for Rent ». aie wavor, their pleasant, aromatic to. : me ould a _ Fresident consent to bea candidate for a Sale. Authorized Philco Auto Radio tang. We want undesirable, anti-social third election, . trust he would be rejected on this demonService. ART’S RADIO HOSPITAI. Brewers select and blend their _ establishments. “cleaned-up or stration.of ambitious views.” Ben in Radio Ills,112 ee hops with extreme care. In fact, closed-up.” A Plan of.action has alae Jefferson is credited, with Washington, with establishaes sory Street, Grass Mod 4 every step in making beer andaleis _ ready been put into effect ina number ing the anti-third term precedent. The first President set the ae s 2 ‘conducted with masterly skill—to _ ofstates.This plan is being extended. example of refusing a third nomination. The second President, . WATCHES CLEANED, $1.00. Maingive you better-tasting, more whole— We'd like you to know about it. Send being involuntarily a one-term executive, had no decision to Se a Sa , dati foie Some beverages. for interesting free booklet. * ° = : round, Cc, ancy, 50c. wor! i i i ; make touching the issue. pital res ee a : Now the brewing industry wants Write— United Brewers Indus© to do one thing more. It wants to _ trial Foundation, 19 East 40th St of The third President was efferson. That-he could ha With : ve d Clock : : : J and Clock repairing. With Ray's protect your right to drink good beer. New York, N.Y. Fixit Shop, New location, 109 Weet . é oe . Nevada County Photo Center Main Street, Grass’ Valley. 12-1if if PHONE 67 Portraits, Commer Tt B See BEER.a beverage of moderation cr Enlarging and Framin ; Prercenares Radel 616 Phsis actin. Seg Eo ee : Grass Valley Movie Cameras and Films une 2 zu on BO) i 4 . Nevada City .

es THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1940. + Nevada City Nugget 305 Broad Street, Phone 36, to democratic practice and theory in the doctrine of the Indispensable Man. If the situation in the United States is so desperate that only ore amone 130.000 000 persons is capable of effective leadership, the Nation is indeed in a bad way. In that case political bankruptcy is already upon us. In that case it is probably too late for salvace The Plain Dealer refuses to adopt so defeatist an attitude. We refuse to subscribe to the doctrine of the Indispensable A Legal Newspaper, as defined by statute. Printed and Published at Nevada City. : H. M. LEETE ~ Editor and. Publisher <a Pubol:sied Semi-Weekly, Monday and Thursday 6 ente Sy at Nevada City, California, and entered as mail Man. . eR. \\ Neveds Wily Ener Ayeot Godten Mecch 3 . The precedent against the third term is ee of demose ech 1879. . cracy’s bill of rights. It is part of Anierica’s policy of insurance Te eo eee 2 against dictatorship. We side with Washington and Jefferson “Stprs 7? phe -yeur Cin AGvance)< 2 a $2.50 Bo : ee : : against Franklin D. Roosevelt. 2 . _ Aw, ' Wifey—Mrs. Smith has had three Smith was as pretty as you. she \ in DONT GE Sty new hats since I bought this one.’’ wouldn’t be so dependent on millins (T TAKES TIME and = 'NDUSTRY To Bund F A BATTLESHIP! = Hubby — “Well, dear, if Mrs. ers.” durr WonpberR In’ — . . ~ . wonder about stately totem poles— Their startling forms and strange, fantastic faces, I] ‘wonder‘at the tales they bring to us -Of other peoples—other times and places. I wonder if you were ever obsessed by the desire to own a totem pole. . was once, several bode ago; and the experience was both amusing end infomative._ . It was during a visit to Seattle that I became totem pole “‘minded—reed little books about them and learned to read. : some of the most obvious symbolism. Then. one day while inspecting a groun of these amazing examples of aboriginal craftsmanship. . suddenly felt that the entire trip would be dull, drab and deficient unless I could have a totem pole for my very own. Expression of my wishes exnosed me to stares of incredulity end unoricinal queries concerning my mental status. . was advised to sit down in the shade and to avoid the direct rays of the sun. However, I remained obdurate, and so the head of our small family took me in hand. “What on earth could we do with a totem pole?” he inquired in husbandly tones. “Couldn't we take it home to Sacramento.’ . said meek ly, “‘and set it up on the front lawn?” It seemed that we could not. had a third nomination, and probably a third election, few familiar with that period in. American political history will doubt. He retired from office in March, 1809. In January of that year, two months before the expiration of his term, Jefferson wrote: “Tf the princinle of rotation be a sound one. as . conscientiourly believe it to be, with respect to this (the presidential office). no pretext should ever be permitted to disnense with it, because there never will be a time when real difficr-Ities will not exist, and furnish a plausible pretext for dispensation.” One finds in these words of Jefferson no conditioning of the principle he held ‘‘sound’.’_ Jefferson did not say that if world conditions looked serious as a_ President approached completion of his second term he would be justified in violat-,§} ing the anti-third term rule. For Jefferson foresaw, even whil= . he was still in the White House, that any President desirous of ' a third term could readily set up specious reasons why at th! moment he was an Indispensable Man. Leaving the Presidency in 1809, Jefferson lived till 1826. Years later, having ‘then as elder statesman and political phil. osopher seen his successor Madison elected and re-elected and. retire after eight years, Jefferson found his hostility to a third term strengthened by further observation. Any man wko might try to extend his administration beyond eight years should “berejected on this demonstration of ambitious views.” It required many years of political history to bring into existence the conditions Jefferson forecast only a few y-3>before his death as dangerous to democracy in America. For his “‘demonstration of ambitoius views,’ Mr. Roose velt would be recommended for defeat by Thomas Jefferson. were he alive today! Conditions change, but underlying principles are fixed from one generation to another. There is something abhorrent Ask to see the New HEAVY SOLE SHOES . “There's that hill of ours in Nevada County,” I persisted. by Crosby Square “A totem rele would look ducky up there among the pines . and cedars.” $5.50 10 $6.50 At this point . was overawed by a ‘line of argument . ° : ° which reminded me of the defense in the case of the iron . a kettle. = , “We couldn't use a totem pole, no one would sell us a . totem nele: if some one would sell us a totem pole, we could not noscibly tote a totem pole home.” I s*-rrendered—eraciously I hope: onlv to find that I now

had a fixation which nagged me continually. The next day while visiting that castle of liberal education, the Hudson Bay Emporium, I came upon a display of totems. moderate in size; here was my opportunity! I selected one of svit case length and asked the young lady attendant to read it for me. This she was unable to do, but would introduce me to one who could. She went in search of the department head and econ returned with a lady who proved to be none other than Kadashan Hall. writer. lecturer and a member of the Thinglet Indian tribe of south Alaska, whose totem I had elected to purchase. I spent some time in Miss Hall’s companv. listenine as she told me many interesting facts and lesends concerning the Indian of her tribe. and explained at leneth the evmbolism of the Raven totem of the Thinglets. Then fearing that . micht forcet some of the data, she typed for me the story which shhad ivct reneated. Yes. . -now vou think this is very silly twaddle-—likBret Harte’s Io, yon are probably turnine your nose up as you read; but next week when . tell you the legend of the Raven you will remember that in all ages and among all neoples the power of the dictator denends upon the continued ignorance x: Oe all of the dictated and -lancine over this tormented world in! Latest TYPE SPINET PIANO, nai which we now live. . fancy vou will shal-your head as vou tionaliy known make, located in. . se TENNIS SHOES — By Ball Brand $2.25 +10 $2.95 SPORT SHIRTS $1.09, $1.50, $2.00 —’ Interwoven SHORT SOX. for the High School Student} OFFICIAL ALL STAR fe 3 i c : AWARD 3 Pairs $1.00 SWEATERS Bennetts and Steel 128 Mill Street Grass Valley I ES FER HEN RES SIE LG EMSIRS SES BY oma RHC LE Father—‘Yes, my boy, I am a selfmade man. i Son—‘“Gee, pop, that’s what I like . about you. You take the blame for, everything.” . VHB REECORD::°0 Facts That Concern You No. 21 of a series repeat these annane, but truthful words. “twas ever thus.” this vicinity. Bargain terms. Write Ht ay. MERRIAM CONNER to G. Nichols, 1955 Robinson St., i ; Le eS Oroville, Calif, 8-22-3te “i Sy oe. = FOR SALE — 2,000 cords of. stove i DO FOR BEER Plain Dealer, Democratic 100 Years . } "04 timver, baresin. iso 380 i . acres of land and milling timber. . Finds 3d Term Abhorrent To Pinciic. 3.. meee . A ND ALE FOR SALE—Very reasonable, easy . ' The followi ev i saler, Cleve e owing editorial is from the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cleveland, terms. 4 Room house with modern il Ohio, which for nearly one hundred years has been one of the staunchest Democratic newspapers in the country, It ardently supported Franklin D. fixtures, 12 acres of wooded land i Roosevelt in 1932 and 1936. . ; ‘berries and garden. Inquire on i : Place. Adele. Renee. Old Banner i JEFFERSON VS. ROOSEVELT . Road, Gold Fiat. 7-29-5ty ii If Thomas Jefferson were now alive, he would urge the defeat of Franklin D. Roosevelt for the Presidency this year. y : Years after his retirement the author of the Declaration of Ina foes dependence and the father of the Democratic Party wrote these. Red Cross. Requirements: at least ‘ MRS ARTHUR B. FOOTE of Grass . { words, worth recalling now: one full page in ink and on unlin“The example of four Presidents, voluntarily retirie ces ae wee po ail os . ° e usually signe x arges, Cc. ing at the end of their eighth year, and the progress of 7-5-10tp Hops are for flavor. They give to and ale—by keeping the places wh public opinion that the principle is salutary, have given it good beer and ale their lively,appebeer and ale are Id — in practice the force of precedent and usage insomuch . "XPERT RADIO REPAIRING — tizing flavor, their pl t i es tint A, Id Presid b g : Loud Speaker Systems for Rent ». aie wavor, their pleasant, aromatic to. : me ould a _ Fresident consent to bea candidate for a Sale. Authorized Philco Auto Radio tang. We want undesirable, anti-social third election, . trust he would be rejected on this demonService. ART’S RADIO HOSPITAI. Brewers select and blend their _ establishments. “cleaned-up or stration.of ambitious views.” Ben in Radio Ills,112 ee hops with extreme care. In fact, closed-up.” A Plan of.action has alae Jefferson is credited, with Washington, with establishaes sory Street, Grass Mod 4 every step in making beer andaleis _ ready been put into effect ina number ing the anti-third term precedent. The first President set the ae s 2 ‘conducted with masterly skill—to _ ofstates.This plan is being extended. example of refusing a third nomination. The second President, . WATCHES CLEANED, $1.00. Maingive you better-tasting, more whole— We'd like you to know about it. Send being involuntarily a one-term executive, had no decision to Se a Sa , dati foie Some beverages. for interesting free booklet. * ° = : round, Cc, ancy, 50c. wor! i i i ; make touching the issue. pital res ee a : Now the brewing industry wants Write— United Brewers Indus© to do one thing more. It wants to _ trial Foundation, 19 East 40th St of The third President was efferson. That-he could ha With : ve d Clock : : : J and Clock repairing. With Ray's protect your right to drink good beer. New York, N.Y. Fixit Shop, New location, 109 Weet . é oe . Nevada County Photo Center Main Street, Grass’ Valley. 12-1if if PHONE 67 Portraits, Commer Tt B See BEER..a beverage of moderation cr Enlarging and Framin ; Prercenares Radel 616 Phsis actin. Seg Eo ee : Grass Valley Movie Cameras and Films une 2 zu on BO) i 4 . Nevada City .