January 6, 1950 (8 pages)

Be 305 Broad Street, Nevada City—Telephone 36 Las A legal newspaper, as defined by statute f ROBERT H. and DONALD W. WRAY. Publishers :. : KENNETH W: WRAY, Editor and Advertising Manager Member California Newspaper Publishers Association Published every Friday at Nevada City,California, and eatered as as matter of the second class in the postoffice at Nevada City under Act of Congress, March 3, 1879. 5 SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year outside county (in advance)’ $3.00 One year in county (in advance) ssisensss iO . Four months (in advance) 1.00 One month (in advance) .30 A BRAVE NEW TIME We care not a whit for all the arguments that this new year, 1950, is the last year of the 40 decade. This week we change'the third number in our yearline and to us it . is ‘a new décade, a new half century—a brave new one. The first fifty years of this century has seen man take great strides forward in progress. Two major objectives of scientists have been achieved—splitting of the atom and piercing the supersonic wall. have been reached with accelerating crescendo. Man in 1900 still rode horseback for adjacent transportation—even as his forebears for thousands of years. Today for practical purposes the horse is extinct. Man thrusts himself from place to place by powerful engines that have pierced the supersonic wall at speeds of 1900 miles an hour plus. How fast and to where man will travel is limited only by his imagination. ‘It is entirely within the realm of possibility that man will solve the problems of interplanetary travel and answer another riddle of the universe—is there life on. other worlds? _» .Man has seen more progress in medicine the first 50 years of this century than in all the other years of this planet's existence. : . ” The big black mark of this century's first half is man’s failure to control his emotions. We still have with us greed, jealousy and hatred and the kindred vices. “At this halfway mark in this greatest of all centuries we have the hope that man‘can blot. out war, disease, intolerance, hatred and build a brave new world of peace and understanding. . _ EINSTEIN’S NEW THEORY Once upon a time in our younger days when we were a lot smarter than we are today we thought we understood Einstein's theory of relativity until we started to explain it to a third person.: Then we discovered we knew as much about it as we know about the ways of a woman. But, though thirty-odd years have passed since the little professor first announced his theory to a bewildered world, that world is still as bewildered, except for the few that mastered it and with his theory as a key unlocked the secrets of nuclear fission. Einstein's new theory has been described as a “key to understanding the universe.’ ‘Einstein is probably the only human who. can understand fully his new theory— and it’s doubtful that many of us feel a need for understanding it. ‘What we do need to understand is how to control the contents of the Pandora's box the followers of Einstein have opened for us. [Its control is in the hands of politicians, unhappily a breed of men infamous for fumbling and bungling. . CUTTING DOWN FRUIT TREES The present course of government and its fostering of the welfare state is like cutting down fruit trees, one after another to make the fruit easier to pick. Soon there will be no trees—and ‘no fruit. For years it has been popular to berate, belittle and damn the thrifty and enterprising. More and more people are finding its easy to make a good living at 30 to 40 hours a week with time off for vacations and sick leave. But to maintain these people at their accepted standard. of living, many farmers, small businessmen, independent truckers and contractors,. schools teachers, and the hosts of people who work for themselves find it necessary to work not 40 or 48 hours a week but often 60 to 75 hours in order to make ends meet. ‘Uncle Sam takes from their thrift and endeavor and gives more and . more to the indolent, arrogant and demanders of something for nothing. oar at b e On our relationships with others, there are few things that are wholly right or wholly wrong. Between them lies a vast field of human conduct over which we can say, ‘‘It all depends.”’ The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but ‘to be able to hold your tongue in one language is priceless. © : It is not’so much a disgrace to slip down as it is a disgrace not to come up. e It is not the original cost. of freedom that is high, it is _ the upkeep that costs. é Experience is what no one else can get for you. : a A.watchdog is a poor man’s radar. a And the objectives: . WRONG ie \ . Just. Wonderin’ I Wonder youthful Fifty, 5 .lf you will keep your zest, Until around this world of ours The sad, the weary and oppressed, Will feel the thrill of hope again And find that dreams are coming true, And see the dawn so long foretold, Light skies of smiling blue. The New Year 1950 is several days old now and it still seems bright with promise for those who see beyond the present and envision the better world that is to be. Many of the doubts and fears of ’49 have resolved themselves into nothingness—much of our ‘‘doubt, hesitation and pain” is of the past. At the advent of the New Year we turned from the dark clouds of foreboding and raised our eyes to see’ the dawning of a new era of comparative peace and prosperity for the nations of the world. . Thousands of years ago, two little words formed a close partnership and began a long and effective march down the centuries. Some may believe that they joined forces in the Garden of Eden, when Mother Eve ate the apple. I wrote a poem about them once. : Eve while walking in the garden, Paused beneath the wisdom tree, Where a ripe and ruddy apple Hung and swayed enticingly; “Oh,” she sighed, ‘I must not touch it,” But her qualms were soon forgot, : When the wily serpent whispered, ‘Lovely Eve, why not, why not?” So Eve plucked the apple, found it to her liking and gave Adam a bite; since that day, whenever we humans have felt the urge to do something just a bit out of the ordinary, something—serpent, fiend or angel—has stood. not?”’ Franklin heard them. So did:Edison. Burbank heard them and performed~-miracles which made the world a lovelier place in which to live. Myriads of men and women have heard and been influenced by that magnetic combination of words, have followed the wily suggestion and finished the tasks of which they were almost afraid to dream. _ In the light of this New Year, those two urging words may lead the way: We want peace in the world. Can we have it? Well, why not. We pray for better understanding among the nations, ‘““Why not>’’ We want security—freedom from fear and: want and pain; well, why not?. These beneficient ends will not be easily attained. ~We cannot wish them into existence, but we can begin to work for them here and now. Why not? Mighty deeds of men and nations, Leading on to better things, Broken chains of superstition, Toppling thrones of tyrant kings, . Are the net result, . ’'m thinking,.-— =< © Of that legendary plot iS Wherein serpent, fiend or angel, : Hissed or burbled, ‘Well; why not?” ADELINE MERRIAM CONNER. invented work—let him keep it.” Someone defined a courtship as a period during which a man pursues a w6man until she catches him. No man really appreciates his father until he has a son himself. A hen-pecked husband cannot see matrimony for acrimony. Never think of a competitor as no-good—think of him as good—and be better. . a The person who agrees with everything you say lies ‘. to others also cae beside us and whispered those two little words, “why . An Indian refused offer of a job with “White man . ’ By Congre Local Interests Before Congress ‘What is going to‘happen in the . new session of congress of special interest to the industries and people of the second district? watching the bill providing e€xploration payments and incentives for production on critical and strategic minerals and metals. The so-called 1 already through the senate will probably: get early and favorable attention in the house. : _ The lumber industry is watching with concern the _Anderson _. bill now pending in the senate, which gives the forest service broader powers over the lumber industry: They want it defeated, and their opposition will probably defeat ‘it for this session at least. The running battle between the livestockmen and the forest service over grazing policies the national forests will be continued and intensified—with the congressional committees Moving nearer legislation explicitly defining the legal uses of the national forests and the manner in which those uses will be administered. < Water, always of concern to Californians,. will be the source of more fireworks, with southern . SUPERVISORS TABLE . LOMA RICA PROPOSAL AS COUNTY. AIRPORT Nevada county board of supervisors tabled proposal to locate a county airport at Loma Rica fielg until Feb. 2. Mayor Gil Cramer of Grass Valley is chief proponent of the airport. Cramer said $168,000 has been expended on the field and is available for $45,000, which Cramer calls a bargain. T. S. Davey, Grass Valley, opsaying it would call for expenditure of tar money for facilities used by few. Davey added the county is not as prosperous now as it was when .1,600 men were employed in mines. City Attorney John L. Larue representing Nevada City, asked for an airport advisory committee to study the proposal and make recommendations to the ‘board of supervisors. Larue put in a bid for Nevada City’s share of. available money from the county’s.share of unrefunded aviation gas taxes. The Nevada City airport is municipally owned. Larue said-it would be almost impossible for Nevada county.to.purchase Loma Rica is Nevada City received its share of gas tax monies. Carl G. Hand, district airport engineer for civil aeronautics administration, is expected to attend the Feb. 2 meeting. “Washington Notes , The mining industry will: be . . O’Mahoney bill . posed establishment of the field { esman Clair Engle California and Arizona locked in a desperate’ battle over the Coto‘rado river and with many proposed projects stalemated in the west because of the internal dissention between the bureau of reclamation and the bureau of the budget (the, president’s fiscal agency) over the broadening of reclamation policies. The farmer, whether he raises spuds, hogs, cattle, sheep, fruit, or grain crops, should watch the maneuvering. on national farm policy, which isn’t settled to any one’s satisfaction—and probably won't be. this session, but will make an issue in the coming congressional campaigns. QUICK RELIEF FROM Symptoms of Distress Arising from STOMACH ULCERS pueto EXCESS ACID FreeBookTellsofHomeTreatmentthat Must Help or it Will Cost You Nothing Over three million bottles of the Wiitarp TreaTMENT have been sold for relief of symptomsof distress arising from Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers due to Excess Acid — Poor Digestion, Sour or Upset Stomach, Gassiness, Heartburn, Sleeplessness, etc., due to Excess Acid. Sold on 15 days’ trial! ‘Ask for “Willard’s Message”? which fully explains this treatmen t—free—at ° HARRIS DRUG STORE ei Z RENEW THE LIFE: Children’s clothes take lots of punishment in outdoor play these days. We remove the imbedded grime and dirt .send them back looking fresh and new. GRASS VALLEY ~« LAUNDRY and DRY CLEANERS PHONE 106 111 Bennett Street Grass Valley *. * *. Bank of America NATIONAL TAViWGS ASSOCIATION. . California's Statewide Bank * Cash in Vault and in Federal Reserve Bank . Due from Banks . . . 2. 6 « TOTAL CASH direct and fully guaranteed . State, County, and Municipal ‘Bonds . Other Bonds and Securities . _ Stock in Federal Reserve Bank . Loans and Discounts . Other Real Estate Owned . § > Other Resources CONN 2 6 oe ae. Wee. gk ee Undivided Profits ee es Reserves . arene TOTAL CAPITAL FUNDS Reserve for possible Loan Losses . (Demand . . ., ? oleae and Time . Reserve for Interest, Taxes, etc. TOTAL LIABILITIES uote rrotRaL OrPesw woenener cenrnanrinan Condensed Statement of Condition, December 31, 1949 RESOURCES United States Government Obligations, ee oe ae 317,136,955.83 se 6 & © © + «©202,592,796.37 + + 0 © «© -. — -7,281,800.00 ° 8 e 2,804,522,645.72 Acccued Interest: and Accounts Receivable ‘ ‘ Bank Premises, Furniture, Fixtures and Safe Deposit Vaults Customers’ Liability on account of Letters of Credit a and Acceptances, and on Endorsed Bills and Notes TOTAL RESOURCES. LIABILITIES $ 3,127,413,464,99 Liability for Letters of Credit and as Accept. Endorser on Acceptances, Bills, and Notes a alos Reserve for Interest Received in Advance This statement includes figures of Main Offices in Two Reserve Cities of Califorsia ae SAWN FRANCISCO e Los ANGELES : Porsige branches; London, Manila, Tehye, Yohebene Branches ibroughows Califoveia $ 674,199,555.16 311,581 ,876.94 $ 985,781,432.10 1,795,494,070.18 20,309,516.35 46,132,255.05 70,257,239.09 aS oan . 506,360.53 + $6,250,402,952.28 $ 127,975,650.00 114,750,000.00 63,118,961.36 4,873,256.73 ee (Moai Dee eet Pa Gee $ 310,717,868.09 45,608,351.46 2,647,696,564.40 5,775,110,029.39 ele 72,637 886.39 18,959,247.11 27,368,969.84 the Bawk’s foreign branches O58 ees +, Kebs, Shonghal, Bonghok oe

Be 305 Broad Street, Nevada City—Telephone 36 Las A legal newspaper, as defined by statute f ROBERT H. and DONALD W. WRAY. Publishers :. : KENNETH W: WRAY, Editor and Advertising Manager Member California Newspaper Publishers Association Published every Friday at Nevada City,California, and eatered as as matter of the second class in the postoffice at Nevada City under Act of Congress, March 3, 1879. 5 SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year outside county (in advance)’ $3.00 One year in county (in advance) ssisensss iO . Four months (in advance) 1.00 One month (in advance) .30 A BRAVE NEW TIME We care not a whit for all the arguments that this new year, 1950, is the last year of the 40 decade. This week we change'the third number in our yearline and to us it . is ‘a new décade, a new half century—a brave new one. The first fifty years of this century has seen man take great strides forward in progress. Two major objectives of scientists have been achieved—splitting of the atom and piercing the supersonic wall. have been reached with accelerating crescendo. Man in 1900 still rode horseback for adjacent transportation—even as his forebears for thousands of years. Today for practical purposes the horse is extinct. Man thrusts himself from place to place by powerful engines that have pierced the supersonic wall at speeds of 1900 miles an hour plus. How fast and to where man will travel is limited only by his imagination. ‘It is entirely within the realm of possibility that man will solve the problems of interplanetary travel and answer another riddle of the universe—is there life on. other worlds? _» .Man has seen more progress in medicine the first 50 years of this century than in all the other years of this planet's existence. : . ” The big black mark of this century's first half is man’s failure to control his emotions. We still have with us greed, jealousy and hatred and the kindred vices. “At this halfway mark in this greatest of all centuries we have the hope that man‘can blot. out war, disease, intolerance, hatred and build a brave new world of peace and understanding. . _ EINSTEIN’S NEW THEORY Once upon a time in our younger days when we were a lot smarter than we are today we thought we understood Einstein's theory of relativity until we started to explain it to a third person.: Then we discovered we knew as much about it as we know about the ways of a woman. But, though thirty-odd years have passed since the little professor first announced his theory to a bewildered world, that world is still as bewildered, except for the few that mastered it and with his theory as a key unlocked the secrets of nuclear fission. Einstein's new theory has been described as a “key to understanding the universe.’ ‘Einstein is probably the only human who. can understand fully his new theory— and it’s doubtful that many of us feel a need for understanding it. ‘What we do need to understand is how to control the contents of the Pandora's box the followers of Einstein have opened for us. [Its control is in the hands of politicians, unhappily a breed of men infamous for fumbling and bungling. . CUTTING DOWN FRUIT TREES The present course of government and its fostering of the welfare state is like cutting down fruit trees, one after another to make the fruit easier to pick. Soon there will be no trees—and ‘no fruit. For years it has been popular to berate, belittle and damn the thrifty and enterprising. More and more people are finding its easy to make a good living at 30 to 40 hours a week with time off for vacations and sick leave. But to maintain these people at their accepted standard. of living, many farmers, small businessmen, independent truckers and contractors,. schools teachers, and the hosts of people who work for themselves find it necessary to work not 40 or 48 hours a week but often 60 to 75 hours in order to make ends meet. ‘Uncle Sam takes from their thrift and endeavor and gives more and . more to the indolent, arrogant and demanders of something for nothing. oar at b e On our relationships with others, there are few things that are wholly right or wholly wrong. Between them lies a vast field of human conduct over which we can say, ‘‘It all depends.”’ The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but ‘to be able to hold your tongue in one language is priceless. © : It is not’so much a disgrace to slip down as it is a disgrace not to come up. e It is not the original cost. of freedom that is high, it is _ the upkeep that costs. é Experience is what no one else can get for you. : a A.watchdog is a poor man’s radar. a And the objectives: . WRONG ie \ . Just. Wonderin’ I Wonder youthful Fifty, 5 .lf you will keep your zest, Until around this world of ours The sad, the weary and oppressed, Will feel the thrill of hope again And find that dreams are coming true, And see the dawn so long foretold, Light skies of smiling blue. The New Year 1950 is several days old now and it still seems bright with promise for those who see beyond the present and envision the better world that is to be. Many of the doubts and fears of ’49 have resolved themselves into nothingness—much of our ‘‘doubt, hesitation and pain” is of the past. At the advent of the New Year we turned from the dark clouds of foreboding and raised our eyes to see’ the dawning of a new era of comparative peace and prosperity for the nations of the world. . Thousands of years ago, two little words formed a close partnership and began a long and effective march down the centuries. Some may believe that they joined forces in the Garden of Eden, when Mother Eve ate the apple. I wrote a poem about them once. : Eve while walking in the garden, Paused beneath the wisdom tree, Where a ripe and ruddy apple Hung and swayed enticingly; “Oh,” she sighed, ‘I must not touch it,” But her qualms were soon forgot, : When the wily serpent whispered, ‘Lovely Eve, why not, why not?” So Eve plucked the apple, found it to her liking and gave Adam a bite; since that day, whenever we humans have felt the urge to do something just a bit out of the ordinary, something—serpent, fiend or angel—has stood. not?”’ Franklin heard them. So did:Edison. Burbank heard them and performed~-miracles which made the world a lovelier place in which to live. Myriads of men and women have heard and been influenced by that magnetic combination of words, have followed the wily suggestion and finished the tasks of which they were almost afraid to dream. _ In the light of this New Year, those two urging words may lead the way: We want peace in the world. Can we have it? Well, why not. We pray for better understanding among the nations, ‘““Why not>’’ We want security—freedom from fear and: want and pain; well, why not?. These beneficient ends will not be easily attained. ~We cannot wish them into existence, but we can begin to work for them here and now. Why not? Mighty deeds of men and nations, Leading on to better things, Broken chains of superstition, Toppling thrones of tyrant kings, . Are the net result, . ’'m thinking,.-— =< © Of that legendary plot iS Wherein serpent, fiend or angel, : Hissed or burbled, ‘Well; why not?” ADELINE MERRIAM CONNER. invented work—let him keep it.” Someone defined a courtship as a period during which a man pursues a w6man until she catches him. No man really appreciates his father until he has a son himself. A hen-pecked husband cannot see matrimony for acrimony. Never think of a competitor as no-good—think of him as good—and be better. . a The person who agrees with everything you say lies ‘. to others also cae beside us and whispered those two little words, “why . An Indian refused offer of a job with “White man . ’ By Congre Local Interests Before Congress ‘What is going to‘happen in the . new session of congress of special interest to the industries and people of the second district? watching the bill providing e€xploration payments and incentives for production on critical and strategic minerals and metals. The so-called 1 already through the senate will probably: get early and favorable attention in the house. :

_ The lumber industry is watching with concern the _Anderson _. bill now pending in the senate, which gives the forest service broader powers over the lumber industry: They want it defeated, and their opposition will probably defeat ‘it for this session at least. The running battle between the livestockmen and the forest service over grazing policies the national forests will be continued and intensified—with the congressional committees Moving nearer legislation explicitly defining the legal uses of the national forests and the manner in which those uses will be administered. < Water, always of concern to Californians,. will be the source of more fireworks, with southern . SUPERVISORS TABLE . LOMA RICA PROPOSAL AS COUNTY. AIRPORT Nevada county board of supervisors tabled proposal to locate a county airport at Loma Rica fielg until Feb. 2. Mayor Gil Cramer of Grass Valley is chief proponent of the airport. Cramer said $168,000 has been expended on the field and is available for $45,000, which Cramer calls a bargain. T. S. Davey, Grass Valley, opsaying it would call for expenditure of tar money for facilities used by few. Davey added the county is not as prosperous now as it was when .1,600 men were employed in mines. City Attorney John L. Larue representing Nevada City, asked for an airport advisory committee to study the proposal and make recommendations to the ‘board of supervisors. Larue put in a bid for Nevada City’s share of. available money from the county’s.share of unrefunded aviation gas taxes. The Nevada City airport is municipally owned. Larue said-it would be almost impossible for Nevada county.to.purchase Loma Rica is Nevada City received its share of gas tax monies. Carl G. Hand, district airport engineer for civil aeronautics administration, is expected to attend the Feb. 2 meeting. “Washington Notes , The mining industry will: be . . O’Mahoney bill . posed establishment of the field { esman Clair Engle California and Arizona locked in a desperate’ battle over the Coto‘rado river and with many proposed projects stalemated in the west because of the internal dissention between the bureau of reclamation and the bureau of the budget (the, president’s fiscal agency) over the broadening of reclamation policies. The farmer, whether he raises spuds, hogs, cattle, sheep, fruit, or grain crops, should watch the maneuvering. on national farm policy, which isn’t settled to any one’s satisfaction—and probably won't be. this session, but will make an issue in the coming congressional campaigns. QUICK RELIEF FROM Symptoms of Distress Arising from STOMACH ULCERS pueto EXCESS ACID FreeBookTellsofHomeTreatmentthat Must Help or it Will Cost You Nothing Over three million bottles of the Wiitarp TreaTMENT have been sold for relief of symptomsof distress arising from Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers due to Excess Acid — Poor Digestion, Sour or Upset Stomach, Gassiness, Heartburn, Sleeplessness, etc., due to Excess Acid. Sold on 15 days’ trial! ‘Ask for “Willard’s Message”? which fully explains this treatmen t—free—at ° HARRIS DRUG STORE ei Z RENEW THE LIFE: Children’s clothes take lots of punishment in outdoor play these days. We remove the imbedded grime and dirt .send them back looking fresh and new. GRASS VALLEY ~« LAUNDRY and DRY CLEANERS PHONE 106 111 Bennett Street Grass Valley *. * *. Bank of America NATIONAL TAViWGS ASSOCIATION. . California's Statewide Bank * Cash in Vault and in Federal Reserve Bank . Due from Banks . . . 2. 6 « TOTAL CASH direct and fully guaranteed . State, County, and Municipal ‘Bonds . Other Bonds and Securities . _ Stock in Federal Reserve Bank . Loans and Discounts . Other Real Estate Owned . § > Other Resources CONN 2 6 oe ae. Wee. gk ee Undivided Profits ee es Reserves . arene TOTAL CAPITAL FUNDS Reserve for possible Loan Losses . (Demand . . .., ? oleae and Time . Reserve for Interest, Taxes, etc. TOTAL LIABILITIES uote rrotRaL OrPesw woenener cenrnanrinan Condensed Statement of Condition, December 31, 1949 RESOURCES United States Government Obligations, ee oe ae 317,136,955.83 se 6 & © © + «©202,592,796.37 + + 0 © «© -. — -7,281,800.00 ° 8 e 2,804,522,645.72 Acccued Interest: and Accounts Receivable ‘ ‘ Bank Premises, Furniture, Fixtures and Safe Deposit Vaults Customers’ Liability on account of Letters of Credit a and Acceptances, and on Endorsed Bills and Notes TOTAL RESOURCES. LIABILITIES $ 3,127,413,464,99 Liability for Letters of Credit and as Accept. Endorser on Acceptances, Bills, and Notes a alos Reserve for Interest Received in Advance This statement includes figures of Main Offices in Two Reserve Cities of Califorsia ae SAWN FRANCISCO e Los ANGELES : Porsige branches; London, Manila, Tehye, Yohebene Branches ibroughows Califoveia $ 674,199,555.16 311,581 ,876.94 $ 985,781,432.10 1,795,494,070.18 20,309,516.35 46,132,255.05 70,257,239.09 aS oan . 506,360.53 + $6,250,402,952.28 $ 127,975,650.00 114,750,000.00 63,118,961.36 4,873,256.73 ee (Moai Dee eet Pa Gee $ 310,717,868.09 45,608,351.46 2,647,696,564.40 5,775,110,029.39 ele 72,637 886.39 18,959,247.11 27,368,969.84 the Bawk’s foreign branches O58 ees +, Kebs, Shonghal, Bonghok oe