July 21, 1950 (8 pages)

----and-futile-;An-expression-of -sympathyoften.seems.so KENNETH W. WRAY, Editor J. WILSON McKENNEY, Business Manager Subscription: $2.50. year; $1.25 six months; 75c three months. Advertising rates on request. Telephone 36 Published every Friday at Nevada City, California, by McKenney and Wray, a co-partnership, matter at the postoffice at Nevada Member California Newspaper Publishers of March 3, 1879. Association. and entered as second class City under Act of Congress 2 — The Nevada City Nugget, Friday, July 21, 1950 ADELINE MERRIAM CONNER When death comes to a friend words are often difficult inadequate in the face of the sorrow that abides to kin and kith. The words of the poet laureate of the ridge have lighted the pages of The Nugget since its first year of publication. The absence of the thoughts of this woman will be the vacant space against the sky left-by the fallen pine. Mrs. Conner, though physically blind, brought vision and guidance to us less gifted beings. Comforting and encouraging were the messages she sent faithfully to The Nugget through the years. We are honored to have . been the vehicle of publication of most of her writings. . Mrs. Conner’s words may not,echo down the corridors . of time but we who have been fortunate to have known them will cherish forever the courage she gave to others when she needed so much courage herself.—kww. NO INJURY INTENDED ° The Nugget of June 2, 1950, carried a paid advertisement signed by George L. Jones entitled **An Open Letter to the Sheriff of Nevada County.”” The author pointed out a “reputed manager of nickel-in-the-slot_machines is, or was up to a few days ago, a deputy sheriff. He also asked if the operators of a raided tavern were not also appointed deputies. : The following week, June 9, three days after the primary election in which the incumbent sheriff was defeated, a paid advertisement in The Nugget was entitled ‘** Answer’ and was signed Richard W. Hoskins. The ‘“‘Answer,”’ in commenting on the “Open Letter’ used the phrases “mud-slinging,” “willful utterances of half truths,” “bigoted crusade,” and “loaned his heretofore good name to publish a deliberate half-truth.” Mr. Jones, retired former superior court judge of Nevada county, is one of the most honored and respected . gentlemen in this county. Always a foe of gamblers and corrupt public officials, his name and influence have been felt in political activity where he believed moral issues were involved. The Nugget respects Judge Jones and holds his reputation in esteem, even though this newspaper supported the candidacy of Mr. Hoskins, the defeated sheriff. Judge Jones infers that The Nugget is a party to libelous statements which injure his reputation. “Though we ‘believe Judge Jones’ reputation is above reproach and that publication of a statement of denial would not serve to mend imagined damages, we willingly offer apology. That Sheriff Hoskins’ “Answer did not appear in public print until after his defeat, that he may have lost votes because of Judge Jones’ inferences, and that almost six weeks have passed since the incidents minimizes the weight of any comment we might make. That we agree in principle with Judge Jones in.opposing organized gambling does not necessarily imply that we should oppose Sheriff Hoskins. We pointed out editorially that criticism had been directed against the sheriff's office but that we had not been persuaded that a change of administration would improve the condition. We sincerely hope that when the new sheriff takes office next year we will be proven decisively wrong. But the issue right now is not’ who won the election and why, but who said what and how much did it hurt. We feel the columns of The Nugget should be open in matters vital to public interest. But we do not wish to be a party to libel. We feel that in the little exchange referred to above Judge Jones’ character and reputation have emerged unscathed.—jwm. SAGA OF THE SLOTS California “‘lost’’ one of its biggest businesses Saturday when the ban on slot machines, better known as the onearmed bandits, became effective under the law passed . . some months ago. Nobody knows just how many such machines there were in the state but reliable estimates place the figure between 12,000 and 15,000. And as everyone knows they were hardly unprofitable—for the operators. . California’s contribution to the annual take on slot machines is believed to have been between $100,000,000 and $200,000,000. Little wonder the operators shed a few soft tears and said more than a few sad words when the blow fell. And they were not alone: Many clubs. received their major income from the money “‘earned’’ on the slot machines which were part of the club furnishings. Now ~with that income gone they face a financial predicament. While some machines may be operated “‘underground”’ the number is expected. to be very small even though the ‘penalty is not heavy—$500 or six months in jail. The real deterrent is the warning from the state equalization board that any liquor licensee caught operating slot machines will lose his license. That’s one thing the boys don’t want to lose. lt could be that California will survive somehow without the slots.—scissored. True liberty consists in the privilege of enjoying our own rights, not in the destruction of the rights of others. —Pinckard. VISIT FROM IMOGENE. Among the many thousands who visited Lake Tahoe during the Fourth of I'v wee’ erd wa: a pretty girl who had been there before. Imogene Wittsche, getting e-cund awvite well on one artificial leg, was up makino a leisure'v trip to call upon those who had ‘helped her followine the accident of last summer in which a criminally ‘careless motor boat operator cost her both legs. Imogene, whose morale has teen strong through a trying year, had her father point ort to ker the place she was bathing when-hit, as well as the snot nearby where Ebba Olson was run down the year before. ‘Haven't they done anythine about keeping the boats out of this part of the lake>’’ Imogene asked. ‘‘Aren’t they going to put up buoys or cables?’’ — Placerville Democrat. ae I look on that man as happy, who. when there is’ question of success, looks into his work for a reply —Emerson. He who shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world.—Benjamin Franklin. Ticklers _By George — [Ef Fa" 1M ha-mm By Se SG <— a} “ai. me La . ie = i be Pore eee < UP) “yin 4) y q yh “Isn't it amazing? A tortune teller or day . woald lead a police force!” TAILINGS By Jim Towne . WONDERIN’—Yes; we're wonderin’. I, myself and me, while we sit here under the sugar pines. Wonderin’ ‘if the gentle philosopher, late of San Juan ridge,, knows that mingled with the sorrow within our heart is shame. The shame of procrastination. We . did not make the call we had planned to make to the Cedars. Now it is too late. We're just wonderin’ how many more folks have the same sort of shame in . them. How many. more put oft . making, the visit. to tell sweet) Adeline Merriam Conner of our . affection and esteem. ULTIMA THULE—To the an-. cients it was the most northern part of the. inhabited world, as they. knew_ it. where adventurous man dare go. To the philosopher it is that place inthe realm of thought where a theory is incapable of further ‘analysis. We’re wonderin’ if sweet Adeline has arrived at Ultima Thule and found the answers to} all of her wonderin’ questions. The: last outpost . . We feel that she has. It is the just reward for one who was so, patient, cheerful and encouraging. She could have been other. cheap thief broke into our cabin! It’s such a humble little place and appears so small among the 14 sugar pines that tower into the blue. We’re wonderin’ why they picked on us. Why they wanted to deprive us of our few worldly possessions. They did not get away~-with--their-loot,.-that--was~ ready to be picked up. Someone or something frightened them away. The great spirit who kept watch over the Indian, is still keeping watch over the inhabitants of the forest, especially our little people, liké I, myself and me. AN ODE TO SLEEP Written and composed by Bea . Leonard of Birchville and dedi{cated to Mrs. Adeline Merriam Conner. Sleep! Sleep! Sleep! Come to me, 0" Sleep, : Calm my weary nerves, And lull me into slumbers deep. Take this tired mind of mine, And lull it unto rest, : So when I wake up in the morn It will be at its very best. Sleep! Sleep! Sleep! Sleep! Sleep! ‘Merciful sleep. Thou hast ‘come to her, O sleep, Thou ,hast calmed her weary nerves ; And lulled her into slumbers wise. We feel certain that the . Master Editor of Thule has placed deep; her on the staff of his “Golden. Thou hast taken that tired mind Nugget.” So long, fellow scribe. May we meet again in that Ul-. tima Thule. of hers . And lulled it unto rest. So when we met at the Judgment Day, She will be at her very best. SURPRISE — It could never Sleep! Sleep! Merciful Sleep! happen to us. But it did! Some OUR CONGRESSMAN REPORTS: By CLAIR ENGLE . * * & . Inquiries on Korean War . There have been a good many inquiries as to the effect of the current war in Korea on legislation involving the various industries in my district. This question of course is extremely difficult to answer masmuch as the development of the Korean war will depend on what the Russians want to make out of it, and no orfe knows what is going on in their minds. At the writing of this column it is not felt that it will develop into a large-scale conflict but that more time and effort will be required to clean it up than. originally supposed. _ For people interested ain mining: The efforts to get legislation assisting domestic mining should be improved by the current war scare; however, it hasn’t sunk in far enough yet to dislodge the measures now pending in the rules committee. If the situation in the far east continues to be critical, both the administration and congress will be anxious to improve the domestic situation on critical and strategic minerals and metals. Access Road Program © There is no indication at present that the federal road program will be changed or accelerated. If the situation gréws more critical then access road funds for lumber production will I think be in the offing. Conversely there may be some limitation on normal road construction and improvement. The same is true of the lumber industry, which is directly affected by any wartime activity. Taxes, Wartime Controls As to business: At the present time there is no indication here that the administration has any plans for renewing wartime controls. The administration has asked congressional leaders to delay action indefinitely on the House passed tax revision bill. It appears that any tax cuts, excise or otherwise, may be completely cut the window. It is understood that’a plan for complete wartime controls oe they should be necessary has been formulated, but there is no intimation now that legislation will be offered e > stand-by basis for such controls. cui Informally there .is already ; iori , i : -ady a prierity system operating on air travel. Top government officials headed for the Orient or Paveling in connection with government business are quietly being given priorities and other travel taking what is left. ‘ We ® Public Works Funds aes he program of the federal government for flood control, recnent ee. currently .embodied in the appropriation bills. will at Bors ae igh haw peti unless the situation grows definitely ser at event, if congress has alread assed the appice hich bills, the president will exercise his re. to teal a Nbe pesligen vagaries for public works purposes. This : course, have.a definite effect on the completion ; : ¢ of the Cenate aay project and other works being sareicd on by the bureau fe) Acie ae and the army. engineers. Moreover, it will’ make authorization of additional projects, such as the Sacramento valley canals, more difficult. Congress is adopting an attitud iti : e of watchful waiting. No one o be sure of what the situation is, for the reason I have Sar aed. ; congress takes an adjournment around Aug. 1 or shortly thereafter, it may, because of the war situation, be in the nature of:a recess rather than an adjournment sine die, which would require the president to issue a special éall if congress is needed later. LOOK! HERE COMES JANET AND HER NEW HEARTS CRY SHE MET AT HI, KIDS. THIS 6 FREDDIE STEVENS. HE%S DOWN FOR THE DARLING. YOu LOoK WONDERFUL! WE HAVENT SEEN YOU ALL SUMMER AND THERES SO MUCH TO TALK ABouT! IF HES THE SILENT TYPE, WE HAVE To RUN NOW. SEE You ALL LATER. 3 Be

----and-futile-;An-expression-of -sympathyoften.seems.so KENNETH W. WRAY, Editor J. WILSON McKENNEY, Business Manager Subscription: $2.50. year; $1.25 six months; 75c three months. Advertising rates on request. Telephone 36 Published every Friday at Nevada City, California, by McKenney and Wray, a co-partnership, matter at the postoffice at Nevada Member California Newspaper Publishers of March 3, 1879. Association. and entered as second class City under Act of Congress 2 — The Nevada City Nugget, Friday, July 21, 1950 ADELINE MERRIAM CONNER When death comes to a friend words are often difficult inadequate in the face of the sorrow that abides to kin and kith. The words of the poet laureate of the ridge have lighted the pages of The Nugget since its first year of publication. The absence of the thoughts of this woman will be the vacant space against the sky left-by the fallen pine. Mrs. Conner, though physically blind, brought vision and guidance to us less gifted beings. Comforting and encouraging were the messages she sent faithfully to The Nugget through the years. We are honored to have . been the vehicle of publication of most of her writings. . Mrs. Conner’s words may not,echo down the corridors . of time but we who have been fortunate to have known them will cherish forever the courage she gave to others when she needed so much courage herself.—kww. NO INJURY INTENDED ° The Nugget of June 2, 1950, carried a paid advertisement signed by George L. Jones entitled **An Open Letter to the Sheriff of Nevada County.”” The author pointed out a “reputed manager of nickel-in-the-slot_machines is, or was up to a few days ago, a deputy sheriff. He also asked if the operators of a raided tavern were not also appointed deputies. : The following week, June 9, three days after the primary election in which the incumbent sheriff was defeated, a paid advertisement in The Nugget was entitled ‘** Answer’ and was signed Richard W. Hoskins. The ‘“‘Answer,”’ in commenting on the “Open Letter’ used the phrases “mud-slinging,” “willful utterances of half truths,” “bigoted crusade,” and “loaned his heretofore good name to publish a deliberate half-truth.” Mr. Jones, retired former superior court judge of Nevada county, is one of the most honored and respected . gentlemen in this county. Always a foe of gamblers and corrupt public officials, his name and influence have been felt in political activity where he believed moral issues were involved. The Nugget respects Judge Jones and holds his reputation in esteem, even though this newspaper supported the candidacy of Mr. Hoskins, the defeated sheriff. Judge Jones infers that The Nugget is a party to libelous statements which injure his reputation. “Though we ‘believe Judge Jones’ reputation is above reproach and that publication of a statement of denial would not serve to mend imagined damages, we willingly offer apology. That Sheriff Hoskins’ “Answer did not appear in public print until after his defeat, that he may have lost votes because of Judge Jones’ inferences, and that almost six weeks have passed since the incidents minimizes the weight of any comment we might make. That we agree in principle with Judge Jones in.opposing organized gambling does not necessarily imply that we should oppose Sheriff Hoskins. We pointed out editorially that criticism had been directed against the sheriff's office but that we had not been persuaded that a change of administration would improve the condition. We sincerely hope that when the new sheriff takes office next year we will be proven decisively wrong. But the issue right now is not’ who won the election and why, but who said what and how much did it hurt. We feel the columns of The Nugget should be open in matters vital to public interest. But we do not wish to be a party to libel. We feel that in the little exchange referred to above Judge Jones’ character and reputation have emerged unscathed.—jwm. SAGA OF THE SLOTS California “‘lost’’ one of its biggest businesses Saturday when the ban on slot machines, better known as the onearmed bandits, became effective under the law passed . . some months ago. Nobody knows just how many such machines there were in the state but reliable estimates place the figure between 12,000 and 15,000. And as everyone knows they were hardly unprofitable—for the operators. . California’s contribution to the annual take on slot machines is believed to have been between $100,000,000 and $200,000,000. Little wonder the operators shed a few soft tears and said more than a few sad words when the blow fell. And they were not alone: Many clubs. received their major income from the money “‘earned’’ on the slot machines which were part of the club furnishings. Now ~with that income gone they face a financial predicament. While some machines may be operated “‘underground”’ the number is expected. to be very small even though the ‘penalty is not heavy—$500 or six months in jail. The real deterrent is the warning from the state equalization board that any liquor licensee caught operating slot machines will lose his license. That’s one thing the boys don’t want to lose. lt could be that California will survive somehow without the slots.—scissored. True liberty consists in the privilege of enjoying our own rights, not in the destruction of the rights of others. —Pinckard. VISIT FROM IMOGENE. Among the many thousands who visited Lake Tahoe during the Fourth of I'v wee’ erd wa: a pretty girl who had been there before. Imogene Wittsche, getting e-cund awvite well on one artificial leg, was up makino a leisure'v trip to call upon those who had ‘helped her followine the accident of last summer in which a criminally ‘careless motor boat operator cost her both legs. Imogene, whose morale has teen strong through a trying year, had her father point ort to ker the place she was bathing when-hit, as well as the snot nearby where Ebba Olson was run down the year before. ‘Haven't they done anythine about keeping the boats out of this part of the lake>’’ Imogene asked. ‘‘Aren’t they going to put up buoys or cables?’’ — Placerville Democrat. ae I look on that man as happy, who. when there is’ question of success, looks into his work for a reply —Emerson. He who shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world.—Benjamin Franklin. Ticklers _By George — [Ef Fa" 1M ha-mm By Se SG <— a} “ai. me La . ie = i be Pore eee < UP) “yin 4) y q yh “Isn't it amazing? A tortune teller or day . woald lead a police force!” TAILINGS By Jim Towne . WONDERIN’—Yes; we're wonderin’. I, myself and me, while we sit here under the sugar pines. Wonderin’ ‘if the gentle philosopher, late of San Juan ridge,, knows that mingled with the sorrow within our heart is shame. The shame of procrastination. We . did not make the call we had planned to make to the Cedars. Now it is too late. We're just wonderin’ how many more folks

have the same sort of shame in . them. How many. more put oft . making, the visit. to tell sweet) Adeline Merriam Conner of our . affection and esteem. ULTIMA THULE—To the an-. cients it was the most northern part of the. inhabited world, as they. knew_ it. where adventurous man dare go. To the philosopher it is that place inthe realm of thought where a theory is incapable of further ‘analysis. We’re wonderin’ if sweet Adeline has arrived at Ultima Thule and found the answers to} all of her wonderin’ questions. The: last outpost . . We feel that she has. It is the just reward for one who was so, patient, cheerful and encouraging. She could have been other. cheap thief broke into our cabin! It’s such a humble little place and appears so small among the 14 sugar pines that tower into the blue. We’re wonderin’ why they picked on us. Why they wanted to deprive us of our few worldly possessions. They did not get away~-with--their-loot,.-that--was~ ready to be picked up. Someone or something frightened them away. The great spirit who kept watch over the Indian, is still keeping watch over the inhabitants of the forest, especially our little people, liké I, myself and me. AN ODE TO SLEEP Written and composed by Bea . Leonard of Birchville and dedi{cated to Mrs. Adeline Merriam Conner. Sleep! Sleep! Sleep! Come to me, 0" Sleep, : Calm my weary nerves, And lull me into slumbers deep. Take this tired mind of mine, And lull it unto rest, : So when I wake up in the morn It will be at its very best. Sleep! Sleep! Sleep! Sleep! Sleep! ‘Merciful sleep. Thou hast ‘come to her, O sleep, Thou ,hast calmed her weary nerves ; And lulled her into slumbers wise. We feel certain that the . Master Editor of Thule has placed deep; her on the staff of his “Golden. Thou hast taken that tired mind Nugget.” So long, fellow scribe. May we meet again in that Ul-. tima Thule. of hers . And lulled it unto rest. So when we met at the Judgment Day, She will be at her very best. SURPRISE — It could never Sleep! Sleep! Merciful Sleep! happen to us. But it did! Some OUR CONGRESSMAN REPORTS: By CLAIR ENGLE . * * & . Inquiries on Korean War . There have been a good many inquiries as to the effect of the current war in Korea on legislation involving the various industries in my district. This question of course is extremely difficult to answer masmuch as the development of the Korean war will depend on what the Russians want to make out of it, and no orfe knows what is going on in their minds. At the writing of this column it is not felt that it will develop into a large-scale conflict but that more time and effort will be required to clean it up than. originally supposed. _ For people interested ain mining: The efforts to get legislation assisting domestic mining should be improved by the current war scare; however, it hasn’t sunk in far enough yet to dislodge the measures now pending in the rules committee. If the situation in the far east continues to be critical, both the administration and congress will be anxious to improve the domestic situation on critical and strategic minerals and metals. Access Road Program © There is no indication at present that the federal road program will be changed or accelerated. If the situation gréws more critical then access road funds for lumber production will I think be in the offing. Conversely there may be some limitation on normal road construction and improvement. The same is true of the lumber industry, which is directly affected by any wartime activity. Taxes, Wartime Controls As to business: At the present time there is no indication here that the administration has any plans for renewing wartime controls. The administration has asked congressional leaders to delay action indefinitely on the House passed tax revision bill. It appears that any tax cuts, excise or otherwise, may be completely cut the window. It is understood that’a plan for complete wartime controls oe they should be necessary has been formulated, but there is no intimation now that legislation will be offered e > stand-by basis for such controls. cui Informally there .is already ; iori , i : -ady a prierity system operating on air travel. Top government officials headed for the Orient or Paveling in connection with government business are quietly being given priorities and other travel taking what is left. ‘ We ® Public Works Funds aes he program of the federal government for flood control, recnent ee. currently .embodied in the appropriation bills. will at Bors ae igh haw peti unless the situation grows definitely ser at event, if congress has alread assed the appice hich bills, the president will exercise his re. to teal a Nbe pesligen vagaries for public works purposes. This : course, have.a definite effect on the completion ; : ¢ of the Cenate aay project and other works being sareicd on by the bureau fe) Acie ae and the army. engineers. Moreover, it will’ make authorization of additional projects, such as the Sacramento valley canals, more difficult. Congress is adopting an attitud iti : e of watchful waiting. No one o be sure of what the situation is, for the reason I have Sar aed. ; congress takes an adjournment around Aug. 1 or shortly thereafter, it may, because of the war situation, be in the nature of:a recess rather than an adjournment sine die, which would require the president to issue a special éall if congress is needed later. LOOK! HERE COMES JANET AND HER NEW HEARTS CRY SHE MET AT HI, KIDS.. THIS 6 FREDDIE STEVENS.. HE%S DOWN FOR THE DARLING. YOu LOoK WONDERFUL! WE HAVENT SEEN YOU ALL SUMMER AND THERES SO MUCH TO TALK ABouT! IF HES THE SILENT TYPE, WE HAVE To RUN NOW. SEE You ALL LATER.. 3 Be