December 2, 1940 (4 pages)

NEVANA CITY NUGGET MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1940. . Nevada City Nugget 305 Broad Street. Phone 36, A Legal Newspaper, as defined by statute. Printed and Published at Nevada City. H. M. LEETE Editor and Publisher Published Cemi-Weekly, Monday and Thursday at. Nevada City, California, and entered as mail miaiter of the second class in the postoffice at Nevada City under Act of Congress, March 3, TSto. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year (In Advance) ~...! Fk te neetusestestap $2.50 . Inflation-How Germany Is Preventing It One of the financial evils which many Americans apparently are expecting is inflation. One hears it talked at social gatherings, particuarly among the Republicans who foresee such a possibility with the re-election of President Roosevelt. The chances are that America will have no wild inflation. On a restricted basis the nation already has a mild form with the dollar worth less than formerly when the country was on the gold standard. Inflation struck some of the countries after the World War, particularly Germany. The mark declined to almost nothing. Wages had to be increased several times a day in order that the workers might sufficient money to obtain food and other necessities, Everything went to pot financially, but was finally straightened out again. Those who held the original marks suffered the losses. Many were Americans who had speculated in them before the crash came. If inflation should come to America the amount of money in circulation would not be responsible, but the scarcity of goods brought on by the war and the demands for national preparedness. Germany in 1935 launched on a similar vast rearmanent program but managed to avoid a disastrous inflationary movement by imposing a number of strict counter measures. First step by the Hitler government was to impose a comprehensive price-fixing system. No matter how scarce a commodity became and no matter what price the people might be ready to pay, the cost was limited to a certain amount and severe penalties prevented any violations. Limitation of wages and a limitation of dividends to 6 per cent were other methods employed by the Nazis. This gave: the Germans less to spend and cut down their purchasing’ power. Labor unions were mercilessly suppressed to prevent, tampering with hourly wage rates which were frozen at 1933 levels. Taxes were increased rapidly in Germany to prevent too much money for spending from being amassed. All production was controlled so that shortages in certain commodities could be fortstalled. Imports and exports were rationed. Farms tible monster of destruction—an octupus, whose long, , tenacles stretch out to grasp, crush and consume every libwere handed out and operation regulated. Short term notes or bills which were taken up by the banks was a monetary precaution. These were transformed into funded loans when ‘at the entire world will rejoice. the credit expansion had inmlated monetary income sufficiently. Making Germans subscribe to government loans gave them less to spend. America would have a more difficult time than Germany -however. Under the dictatorship a government can make and enforce decrees regardless of consequences. In this country where a democracy exists the government would run foul of constitutional rights and the law. Labor unions could not be suppressed. People would not tolerate severe penalties for violating price-fixing laws. Numerous other factors under the form of guaranteed liberties, would tie the hands of the government in attempting absolute control. : This nation to avoid inflation must work ‘out a democratic system of handling products and money. It can be done. It has been done since going off the gold standard. The test comes with the defense program and is by far the most severe the Roosevelt administration has had to face. If the people assist the government can keep the defense expansion within controllable limits, thereby preventing inflation. But if the monetary system ever gets out of hand the people will be the sufferers. The only satisfaction they will have is that all will be in the same boat—rich and poor alike. 1 Drinking Drivers . Two San Francisco scientists have been seeking to determine by what yardstick the degree of intoxication of a drunken motorist can be determined. They could find no exact formula. Seemed: some drivers could drink copiously and handle their cars with the skill and carefulness of a normally sober person. Others after a drink or two couldn't be trusted at the wheel of a motor vehicle. The capacity of some persons to imbibe alcohol into their systems and not show the effects is far greater than that of other persons. There is only one yardstick that can be applied to a drinking driver and that is to keep him from behind the steering wheel of an automobile. Anyone whose faculties are the east bit stimulated or exhilarated becomes a dangerous driver. He may think he is strictly sober. He may boast that he ean drive straighter and more cautionsly after taking a few drinks than if he had none. He may be certain that he can get to his destination without hitting any other cars or running down any pedestrians. And he may do all these things. But he is a dangerous driver nevertheless, and the law has fixed severe penalties to deal with him if he is detected and arrested. Public safety is the paramount thing to consider. Those 107 a street Nevada County Photo Center cf PHONE 67 Portraits, Commercial Photography, ai ; 8 Hour Kodak Finishing, Old Copies, ". Drorvoenapren Enlarging and Framing, Grass Valley Kodaks and Photo Supplies, Movie Cameras and Films Politically Speaking Just Wonperm . ens Beier Bef . I wonder, golden opportunity, When you have placed a bold, ambitious man Upon a lofty pinnacle of pride and power And left him to his own devices for a span, And then, returning, find that he Has marched away in quite the wrong direction, If you sit down and bow your ancient head In sad and self condemning retrospection. I wonder why opportunity makes so many grevious mistakes. Why does he knock upon so many doors which should forever remain unopened? Why does he permit so many unclean hands to clutch and hold his frosted forelock? Does he work blindly and in the dark? Does he flip a coin in order to determine the recipients of his favors, or is he, perchance, a very busy and heedless woodsman who continually hews to the line and lets the chips fall where they will? A superficial survey of the world affairs might lead one to conclude that opportunity is a foolish old blunderer; but when we cease to personify, this desirable first aid to individual success, we realize that opportunity is where we find it, make it, or receive it as a gift from the hands of influential relatives or friends. We need not feel unduly concerned about the misdeeds of others, for us, the vitally important question is, “how shall we make use of opportunity once it is within: our grasp? With opportunity comes responsibility of making a choice and detérmining, the future course of action, and in making this choice there are numberless examples for one’s guidance, inspiration and warning—Clay who ‘said, “I would rather be right than president.” Arnold who betrayed _ his. country, Edison who fooled the world with light, Hitler who seems intent upon plunging it into darkness. Few of us hope to become great world figures, but to every individual comes the choice between light and darkness, right and wrong, progress and retrogression. Hitler's plan to create a “new order’’ in Europe would! be amusing were it not so tragit. Hitler, scourge of the world, is utterly incapable of restoring, creating or maintaining order in any time or place. Wrath and ruin are his stock in trade and the evil forces set in motion at his command, must inevitably recoil upon him and his cohorts before peace, order and hap-. piness can come to the earth and its inhabitants. If this know-, ledge of history were not so meager and distorted, he would. realize that Nemesis is already upon his track. Hitler has degraded his own nation. Under his regime, it has been transformed into the semblance of a huge and eel slimy, erty loving group within their reach. Hitler is already treading the pathway worn smooth by tyrants of old, for no nations; that has once been proud and free, will long be content to live, enslaved. They will most surely, follow the day of hope until’ finally it shines full above them. In that day and hour the evil star of Hitler’s destiny will crash into nothingness—whereUncle Silas says: ““When Hitler has nothing else to do, . he conducts an important diplomat to his bat tower at Berch-' tesgaden and shows him the kingdoms of the earth spread out would be directly affected by such By JOHN W, DUNLAP United Press Staff Correspondent SACRAMENTO, Dec. 2.—(UP)— There are many departments in the state government which affect a large part of the population but are relaiively little understood by the general public. Perhaps the best example is the state department of professional and vocational standards, This department has a new building,in Sacramento, has offices in many cities of the state, yet even in the capitol, its goings-on are not well known. It is not common knowledge there are 16 boards within the department, all self-sustaining by collection of fees from various professional groups. Sixteen Boards The 16 boards govern accountants, architects, barbers, chiropractors, contractors, dentists, doctors, engineers, funeral directors, nurses, optomitrists, osteopaths, pharmacist, ship brokers, veterinarians and contractors. One of the most important proPositions on the November ballot, as far as the department was concerned, was No. 6,‘an_ enabling act allowing the state legislature to amend the constitution to give the superior court right of reviews by writ or new trial on any decision or administrative action. of any state board, commission or administrative officer. Outcome Not Certain The result of the vote was so close the outcome is not certain, although unofficial results show it carrying. The 16 boards are banding together to fight the measure and seeking suDport of other state boards which an amendment. The argument against the measure is that court review would result in endless delays and litigation. On the other hand, say Proponents, the acts of such boards are of such importance, in many instances, that the public is entitled to the protecion of court review in case of an unfair decision. The coordination of effort against the court review may or may not be, responsible for prosnective streamlining of some of the board practices. For the first time in the 11 year history of the department, all the boards had a conference, and -to quote Director Dwight W. Stephen-! son, “to give the people of California much more service for the same and perhaps a_ less, amount money.” : “Quit Scrapping” One move cited by. Stephenson would be for the boards to quit scrapping one another in the legisof; below.” —A. MERRIAM CONNER. ‘lature and meet in advance in pri, Vate, then present a unified plan to Former Forest Employee Here Now Executive Assistant of E] Dorado John Kueseff, formerly chief clerk at the Tahoe National Forest office here and until recently chief auditor of the Regional Fiscal Agents office of the United States Forest Service in San Francisco, has been appointed executive assistant of El Dorado National Forest. of the El Dorado Forest, who has ac-. the lawmakers. Each board now preLOLA MONTEZ HOUSE 248 Mill St., Grass Valley BOOKSS for sale and for rent. Magazine subscriptions. Choice Christmas and Birthday cards. Swedish weaving. Antiques, China, old prints. furniture. 12-21moc FOR SALE — Small placer. claim near Camptonville, Calif. Priced. right. John G. Ramm, Camptonville, EXPERT RADIO REPAIRING — Loud Speaker Systems for Rent or Sale. Authorized Philco Aute Radia: Service. ART’S RADIO HOSPITAL —Specialists in Radio Ills, 113 . South Church Street, Grags, Valley. + Phone 984, * 2-19tf WATCHES CLEANED, $1.00. -Main-, springs, $1.00. Watch Chrystals, round, 25c, fancy, 50c. All work guaranteed. J. M. Bertsche, Watch and Clock repairing. With Ray's Fixit Shop, New location, 109 West Main Street, Grass Valley. 12-1tf MERCHANDISE EXCHANGE 210 Main Street Phone 410 A BARGAIN IN EVERYTHING Cook and heating stoves. Household furniture, camp equipment. Tents, cots, etc. Antiques. Good gifts for friends."1930 model A Coupe a good buy $50. Shamrock Cafe cepted a position of instructing in S€@tS a flock of various bills, many the Civilian Flying School. (ot which get sidetracked for lack of Return From Honeymoon— } Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Baker have . returned from a honeymoon trip and . are now making their home at the . Robson Apartments on East Broad Street. Mrs. Baker was the former Miss Elma Eden, The return of the couple is expect‘attorneys, whereas it has been suged to be the incentive for many par . ties in their honor by their many friends. The appointment was made due to the leave of absence of Fay Moran who insist on drinking must leave their automobiles at home and provide themselves with some other form of transportation. If they don’t do this they are inviting trouble. The one preventive against accidents is not to mix gasoline and alcohol. Scientists can experiment, but they can’t make drunken driving safe or excusable within the eyes of the law. Now Is Time For Aliens To Register Every alien in Nevada County should tie a string around his finger nowadays, to remind himself that the deadline is approaching before which he must have registered in compliance with the alien registration laws passed by Congress several months ago. : The actual deadline is December 26, but the duty should be attended to right now, before the Christmas rush swamps the post offices at which aliens must register. Full information is available at post offices, the U. S. Department of Justice points out, and sample registration blanks are given to registrants to enable them to ascertain just what information they must give to Uncle Sam. An alien who is 14 years of age or more must register in person; all alien children under that age must be registered by their parents or guardians. There is no disgrace or ignominy in the fact that a person is an alien, and registration will not mark a person as being unpatriotic or anything of the like. As the Department of Justice points out, the vast percentage of aliens in the United States are upstanding, law-abiding citizens but a few must be weeded out in the interests of national defense. But those aliens who fail to comply with the law requiring them simply to present themselves af their respective post offices to register will no doubt find a suspicious eye cast upon them after the dealine— not to mention the fact that they will be subject to the heavy penalties imposed by the registration law. common push by the entire department, Then the matter of lawyers. may be changed, too. The department now spends about $30,000 each biennium in legal fees to the attorney general’s office and two part time gested that two full time attorneys be hired at a total cost of $8,000 yearly. Two fold advantage seen by Stephenson would be to cut the cost and give faster service. Of real interest to the public is a plan to establish referees for each board to avoid the cost and delay of calling an entire board into session; each time a matter is to be heard. Referees would go from city to city and report back to the majority of the board, and most minor matters would be settled quickly. May Benefit Pocketbook The old pocketbood may benefit from a suggestion that the 11 boards not having a sliding scale on license fees put in such a system. The boards CHICKEN, STEAK AND. TURKEY DINNERS 50c Broad Street, Nevada City FOR YOUR CONVENIENCF DRIVE IN FOOD PALACE Groceries, Fruit and Vegetables Beer and Wine COR. YORK AND COMMERCIAL STREETS NEVADA CITY, PHONE 398 with a set fee system sométimes pile up reserve funds or go into the hole and no funds of other boards can be traded or tapped in the emeregency. The main idea of sliding--seale js to permit license fees to be lowered if a surplus accrues, or tie tax increased if necessary. These .various changes would require legislative approval but if properly worked out and approved, probably would “benefit the taxpayer and the several professions, direcily involved. Any move to modernize government is to be welcomed in these days of mounting deficits and costs, ‘Twice a week the Nevada Nugget comes at $2.50 a year. City FINE WATCH REPAIRING Radio Service & Repairing Work Called for and Delivered Clarence R. Gray 520 Coyote Street Phone 18a] Medical science has proved that milk is the most satisfactory food for growing children and adults! Be a healthy person. Don't deny yourself the health-giving vitamins, minerals and proteins contained in milk. e@e _— Drink It Daily — e@eo Bret Harte Dairy Jordan Street, Nevada Chi Phone 77 : Ra ates Soha Fe. RE “e

NEVANA CITY NUGGET MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1940. . Nevada City Nugget 305 Broad Street. Phone 36, A Legal Newspaper, as defined by statute. Printed and Published at Nevada City. H. M. LEETE Editor and Publisher Published Cemi-Weekly, Monday and Thursday at. Nevada City, California, and entered as mail miaiter of the second class in the postoffice at Nevada City under Act of Congress, March 3, TSto. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year (In Advance) ~.....! Fk te neetusestestap $2.50 . Inflation-How Germany Is Preventing It One of the financial evils which many Americans apparently are expecting is inflation. One hears it talked at social gatherings, particuarly among the Republicans who foresee such a possibility with the re-election of President Roosevelt. The chances are that America will have no wild inflation. On a restricted basis the nation already has a mild form with the dollar worth less than formerly when the country was on the gold standard. Inflation struck some of the countries after the World War, particularly Germany. The mark declined to almost nothing. Wages had to be increased several times a day in order that the workers might sufficient money to obtain food and other necessities, Everything went to pot financially, but was finally straightened out again. Those who held the original marks suffered the losses. Many were Americans who had speculated in them before the crash came. If inflation should come to America the amount of money in circulation would not be responsible, but the scarcity of goods brought on by the war and the demands for national preparedness. Germany in 1935 launched on a similar vast rearmanent program but managed to avoid a disastrous inflationary movement by imposing a number of strict counter measures. First step by the Hitler government was to impose a comprehensive price-fixing system. No matter how scarce a commodity became and no matter what price the people might be ready to pay, the cost was limited to a certain amount and severe penalties prevented any violations. Limitation of wages and a limitation of dividends to 6 per cent were other methods employed by the Nazis. This gave: the Germans less to spend and cut down their purchasing’ power. Labor unions were mercilessly suppressed to prevent, tampering with hourly wage rates which were frozen at 1933 levels. Taxes were increased rapidly in Germany to prevent too much money for spending from being amassed. All production was controlled so that shortages in certain commodities could be fortstalled. Imports and exports were rationed. Farms tible monster of destruction—an octupus, whose long, , tenacles stretch out to grasp, crush and consume every libwere handed out and operation regulated. Short term notes or bills which were taken up by the banks was a monetary precaution. These were transformed into funded loans when ‘at the entire world will rejoice. the credit expansion had inmlated monetary income sufficiently. Making Germans subscribe to government loans gave them less to spend. America would have a more difficult time than Germany -however. Under the dictatorship a government can make and enforce decrees regardless of consequences. In this country where a democracy exists the government would run foul of constitutional rights and the law. Labor unions could not be suppressed. People would not tolerate severe penalties for violating price-fixing laws. Numerous other factors under the form of guaranteed liberties, would tie the hands of the government in attempting absolute control. : This nation to avoid inflation must work ‘out a democratic system of handling products and money. It can be done. It has been done since going off the gold standard. The test comes with the defense program and is by far the most severe the Roosevelt administration has had to face. If the people assist the government can keep the defense expansion within controllable limits, thereby preventing inflation. But if the monetary system ever gets out of hand the people will be the sufferers. The only satisfaction they will have is that all will be in the same boat—rich and poor alike. 1 Drinking Drivers . Two San Francisco scientists have been seeking to determine by what yardstick the degree of intoxication of a drunken motorist can be determined. They could find no exact formula. Seemed: some drivers could drink copiously and handle their cars with the skill and carefulness of a normally sober person. Others after a drink or two couldn't be trusted at the wheel of a motor vehicle. The capacity of some persons to imbibe alcohol into their systems and not show the effects is far greater than that of other persons. There is only one yardstick that can be applied to a drinking driver and that is to keep him from behind the steering wheel of an automobile. Anyone whose faculties are the east bit stimulated or exhilarated becomes a dangerous driver. He may think he is strictly sober. He may boast that he ean drive straighter and more cautionsly after taking a few drinks than if he had none. He may be certain that he can get to his destination without hitting any other cars or running down any pedestrians. And he may do all these things. But he is a dangerous driver nevertheless, and the law has fixed severe penalties to deal with him if he is detected and arrested. Public safety is the paramount thing to consider. Those 107 a street Nevada County Photo Center cf PHONE 67 Portraits, Commercial Photography, ai ; 8 Hour Kodak Finishing, Old Copies, ". Drorvoenapren Enlarging and Framing, Grass Valley Kodaks and Photo Supplies, Movie Cameras and Films Politically Speaking Just Wonperm . ens Beier Bef . I wonder, golden opportunity, When you have placed a bold, ambitious man Upon a lofty pinnacle of pride and power And left him to his own devices for a span, And then, returning, find that he Has marched away in quite the wrong direction, If you sit down and bow your ancient head In sad and self condemning retrospection. I wonder why opportunity makes so many grevious mistakes. Why does he knock upon so many doors which should forever remain unopened? Why does he permit so many unclean hands to clutch and hold his frosted forelock? Does he work blindly and in the dark? Does he flip a coin in order to determine the recipients of his favors, or is he, perchance, a very busy and heedless woodsman who continually hews to the line and lets the chips fall where they will? A superficial survey of the world affairs might lead one to conclude that opportunity is a foolish old blunderer; but when we cease to personify, this desirable first aid to individual success, we realize that opportunity is where we find it, make it, or receive it as a gift from the hands of influential relatives or friends. We need not feel unduly concerned about the misdeeds of others, for us, the vitally important question is, “how shall we make use of opportunity once it is within: our grasp? With opportunity comes responsibility of making a choice and detérmining, the future course of action, and in making this choice there are numberless examples for one’s guidance, inspiration and warning—Clay who ‘said, “I would rather be right than president.” Arnold who betrayed _ his. country, Edison who fooled the world with light, Hitler who seems intent upon plunging it into darkness. Few of us hope to become great world figures, but to every individual comes the choice between light and darkness, right and wrong, progress and retrogression. Hitler's plan to create a “new order’’ in Europe would! be amusing were it not so tragit. Hitler, scourge of the world, is utterly incapable of restoring, creating or maintaining order in any time or place. Wrath and ruin are his stock in trade and the evil forces set in motion at his command, must inevitably recoil upon him and his cohorts before peace, order and hap-. piness can come to the earth and its inhabitants. If this know-, ledge of history were not so meager and distorted, he would. realize that Nemesis is already upon his track. Hitler has degraded his own nation. Under his regime, it has been transformed into the semblance of a huge and eel slimy, erty loving group within their reach. Hitler is already treading the pathway worn smooth by tyrants of old, for no nations; that has once been proud and free, will long be content to live, enslaved. They will most surely, follow the day of hope until’ finally it shines full above them. In that day and hour the evil star of Hitler’s destiny will crash into nothingness—whereUncle Silas says: ““When Hitler has nothing else to do, . he conducts an important diplomat to his bat tower at Berch-' tesgaden and shows him the kingdoms of the earth spread out would be directly affected by such By JOHN W, DUNLAP United Press Staff Correspondent SACRAMENTO, Dec. 2.—(UP)— There are many departments in the state government which affect a large part of the population but are relaiively little understood by the general public. Perhaps the best example is the state department of professional and vocational standards, This department has a new building,in Sacramento, has offices in many cities of the state, yet even in the capitol, its goings-on are not well known. It is not common knowledge there are 16 boards within the department, all self-sustaining by collection of fees from various professional groups. Sixteen Boards The 16 boards govern accountants, architects, barbers, chiropractors, contractors, dentists, doctors, engineers, funeral directors, nurses, optomitrists, osteopaths, pharmacist, ship brokers, veterinarians and contractors. One of the most important proPositions on the November ballot, as far as the department was concerned, was No. 6,‘an_ enabling act allowing the state legislature to amend the constitution to give the superior court right of reviews by writ or new trial on any decision or administrative action. of any state board, commission or administrative officer. Outcome Not Certain The result of the vote was so close the outcome is not certain, although unofficial results show it carrying. The 16 boards are banding together to fight the measure and seeking suDport of other state boards which an amendment.

The argument against the measure is that court review would result in endless delays and litigation. On the other hand, say Proponents, the acts of such boards are of such importance, in many instances, that the public is entitled to the protecion of court review in case of an unfair decision. The coordination of effort against the court review may or may not be, responsible for prosnective streamlining of some of the board practices. For the first time in the 11 year history of the department, all the boards had a conference, and -to quote Director Dwight W. Stephen-! son, “to give the people of California much more service for the same and perhaps a_ less, amount money.” : “Quit Scrapping” One move cited by. Stephenson would be for the boards to quit scrapping one another in the legisof; below.” —A. MERRIAM CONNER. ‘lature and meet in advance in pri, Vate, then present a unified plan to Former Forest Employee Here Now Executive Assistant of E] Dorado John Kueseff, formerly chief clerk at the Tahoe National Forest office here and until recently chief auditor of the Regional Fiscal Agents office of the United States Forest Service in San Francisco, has been appointed executive assistant of El Dorado National Forest. of the El Dorado Forest, who has ac-. the lawmakers. Each board now preLOLA MONTEZ HOUSE 248 Mill St., Grass Valley BOOKSS for sale and for rent. Magazine subscriptions. Choice Christmas and Birthday cards. Swedish weaving. Antiques, China, old prints. furniture. 12-21moc FOR SALE — Small placer. claim near Camptonville, Calif. Priced. right. John G. Ramm, Camptonville, EXPERT RADIO REPAIRING — Loud Speaker Systems for Rent or Sale. Authorized Philco Aute Radia: Service. ART’S RADIO HOSPITAL —Specialists in Radio Ills, 113 . South Church Street, Grags, Valley. + Phone 984, * 2-19tf WATCHES CLEANED, $1.00. -Main-, springs, $1.00. Watch Chrystals, round, 25c, fancy, 50c. All work guaranteed. J. M. Bertsche, Watch and Clock repairing. With Ray's Fixit Shop, New location, 109 West Main Street, Grass Valley. 12-1tf MERCHANDISE EXCHANGE 210 Main Street Phone 410 A BARGAIN IN EVERYTHING Cook and heating stoves. Household furniture, camp equipment. Tents, cots, etc. Antiques. Good gifts for friends."1930 model A Coupe a good buy $50. Shamrock Cafe cepted a position of instructing in S€@tS a flock of various bills, many the Civilian Flying School. (ot which get sidetracked for lack of Return From Honeymoon— } Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Baker have . returned from a honeymoon trip and . are now making their home at the . Robson Apartments on East Broad Street. Mrs. Baker was the former Miss Elma Eden, The return of the couple is expect‘attorneys, whereas it has been suged to be the incentive for many par . ties in their honor by their many friends. The appointment was made due to the leave of absence of Fay Moran who insist on drinking must leave their automobiles at home and provide themselves with some other form of transportation. If they don’t do this they are inviting trouble. The one preventive against accidents is not to mix gasoline and alcohol. Scientists can experiment, but they can’t make drunken driving safe or excusable within the eyes of the law. Now Is Time For Aliens To Register Every alien in Nevada County should tie a string around his finger nowadays, to remind himself that the deadline is approaching before which he must have registered in compliance with the alien registration laws passed by Congress several months ago. : The actual deadline is December 26, but the duty should be attended to right now, before the Christmas rush swamps the post offices at which aliens must register. Full information is available at post offices, the U. S. Department of Justice points out, and sample registration blanks are given to registrants to enable them to ascertain just what information they must give to Uncle Sam. An alien who is 14 years of age or more must register in person; all alien children under that age must be registered by their parents or guardians. There is no disgrace or ignominy in the fact that a person is an alien, and registration will not mark a person as being unpatriotic or anything of the like. As the Department of Justice points out, the vast percentage of aliens in the United States are upstanding, law-abiding citizens but a few must be weeded out in the interests of national defense. But those aliens who fail to comply with the law requiring them simply to present themselves af their respective post offices to register will no doubt find a suspicious eye cast upon them after the dealine— not to mention the fact that they will be subject to the heavy penalties imposed by the registration law. common push by the entire department, Then the matter of lawyers. may be changed, too. The department now spends about $30,000 each biennium in legal fees to the attorney general’s office and two part time gested that two full time attorneys be hired at a total cost of $8,000 yearly. Two fold advantage seen by Stephenson would be to cut the cost and give faster service. Of real interest to the public is a plan to establish referees for each board to avoid the cost and delay of calling an entire board into session; each time a matter is to be heard. Referees would go from city to city and report back to the majority of the board, and most minor matters would be settled quickly. May Benefit Pocketbook The old pocketbood may benefit from a suggestion that the 11 boards not having a sliding scale on license fees put in such a system. The boards CHICKEN, STEAK AND. TURKEY DINNERS 50c Broad Street, Nevada City FOR YOUR CONVENIENCF DRIVE IN FOOD PALACE Groceries, Fruit and Vegetables Beer and Wine COR. YORK AND COMMERCIAL STREETS NEVADA CITY, PHONE 398 with a set fee system sométimes pile up reserve funds or go into the hole and no funds of other boards can be traded or tapped in the emeregency. The main idea of sliding--seale js to permit license fees to be lowered if a surplus accrues, or tie tax increased if necessary. These .various changes would require legislative approval but if properly worked out and approved, probably would “benefit the taxpayer and the several professions, direcily involved. Any move to modernize government is to be welcomed in these days of mounting deficits and costs, ‘Twice a week the Nevada Nugget comes at $2.50 a year. City FINE WATCH REPAIRING Radio Service & Repairing Work Called for and Delivered Clarence R. Gray 520 Coyote Street Phone 18a] Medical science has proved that milk is the most satisfactory food for growing children and adults! Be a healthy person. Don't deny yourself the health-giving vitamins, minerals and proteins contained in milk. e@e _— Drink It Daily — e@eo Bret Harte Dairy Jordan Street, Nevada Chi Phone 77 : Ra ates Soha Fe. RE “e