November 15, 1943 (4 pages)

SS Ran ihn STO AR ql t CE er eee RERUN NG SIG A es AP UAE IL POT RYT _ Nevada City N Nugget — — Monday, November 15, 1943 een “J Nevada City Nugget 305 Broad Street. Phone 36. A Legal Newspaper, as defined by statute. Printed and Published at Nevada City H. M. LEETE * yep sy Editor and Hus Published Semi-Weekly, Monday anu at Nevada City, California, dnd entered as ma matter of the second class in Nevada City oe Act of Congress, March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year tin MUVANCE) oil ee $3.00 TRG oO ROUNNO IE oo ce ica cece ee 80 cents —) buu:sday the postoftice at FARMERS RULED BYBUREAUCRATIC STUPIDITIES By RALPH H. TAYLOR “#ditor’s Note: This is the conclud-. ing article in a series by Ralph H. Taylor, farm co-op leader and ve eran legislative observer, on How much of the confusion in the government’s handling of food pro-' auction problems has been the result of bureaucratic mis-management and stupidity and how much of it has been brought about deliberately by left wing theorists, bent on socializing American agriculture and industry, is debatable. When private industry can be made to look bad—and. seemingly incapable of measuring up to the nation’s vt . , war time needs—that, ,es the way for ‘ernment ‘factors. in : o hampering . The‘ story y . cation a government, regulator farmers are opposed to present polic-. ies and practices of the OPA and, other government agenc ies dealing . “with the food problem. why . know regulation tion to. step in and take over. But it is also inescapable, in light . . of some of the i California farmers have had govern-. . ment bureaus and departments, s knowledge ‘Plain tupidity and lack of kn ¢ la hokry. But he got a wire back sus. . gesting that instead of being in suéh experiences that ‘of farm conditions have been major crippling production aad . orderly distributionn. that the primary qualifimust . have to get his job, or hold it, is to nothing about it, ;Started as a joke—but it has long etna ceased to be a joke to farmCrs: Let’s take a look at some specific cases. And these cases ‘don’t represent just occasional absurdities; they represent’ a general condition which has the average farmer wondering at the low intelligence of government clerks and many department heads— and wondering why leZshould labor from dawn to dusk, ‘that the ground was then frozen and of course, pav-'covered with snow, a the disciples of gov-!could not, be used, but and regimenta-; spring approached whitn . ithe lambing season which was close probably i'The merchant immediately applied to . Washington for the required permit trying to pro-/and received this wire in reply: duce food, when petty bureaucrats, . with no knowledge of farming, can'on boats from this point should be by the stroke of the pen defeat his best efforts. . Here are some classic examples: A farmer in western Fresno ecounty, learning that flaxseed was one of the Navy’s No. 1 needs, decided to grow some flax, but to do so he had to have a flax seeder with which to plant the seed. Unable to.get one locally, he wired Washington to heip him get one, so that he could prbceed at Gnce as it was then in the middle of the planting season. in that area. Back from Washington came the reply that due to the fact flax seeder that when the application would be given consideration. Similarly, a sheepman, urgently in need. of some materials for use ~in vat hand, wired Washington for au. thority to purchase the materials in. a hurry he delay son! Then there is this startling case, for which Congressman John Phillips of Banning is the auohtrity. A merchant: in Calexico, in the Imperial Valley, on the California side of the international line, had been buying his -bran from Mexicali, just across the ‘border. Officials of the War Production Board discovered this and informed him he would have to have a permit to import this bran, even though. the’ ‘buyer. _and’ seller were probably less ‘than half a mile apart. tHe lambing sea“Shipping space available for food ised “Or.more important commodit. ies, so we regret that we must deny this application.’’ Congressman Phillips, we understand, promptly invited all his constituents to take a ride on the steamboat between Calexico and Mexicali. Absurd, yes! But farmers only laugh ruefully when they hear such stories, because most of them have had similar experiences—and the results have been disastrous, both to the farmer and to the food production program of the nation. There are many needs for changes in present policies and practices, if America isto get the fullest possible farm production at the lowest possible cost, but the ‘most imperative need of all is that the government put men in charge of farm problems who have at least some practical knowledge of faarming operations. Brain trusters, political hacks and ex-ribbon clerks simply aren't qualified for the job! NURSES ASSN. MEETS TONIGHT The Nevada County Nurses Assocjiation will hald its November meeting this evening in the home of Mrs. Isabel Hefelfinger, 430 Washington street. Reports will be received of the recent convention in San Francisco, and-of the district meeting of the Hospital Association in Marysville. E. R. Stambaugh local businessman, has taken ovér the management of the American Express office in this city which is situated in the Alpha Hardware store building. It is understood Percy Carr, who has so successfully operated the express office, has taken over the agency for an oil company in two counties. bus YOU can serve in the Navy asa WAVE YEOMAN MAIL CLERK . Demeraremcerses RADIO OPERATOR STOREKEEPER AEROGRAPHER AVIATION MECHANIC PARACHUTE RIGGER LINK TRAINER OPERATOR CONTROL TOWER OPERATOR PHOTOGRAPHER HOSPITAL CORPSMAN . or other rating Join the No greater privilege was ever offered any woman than to don a _ Navy uniform and thus release a sailor to man _our ships and fly our planes. That’s what you do when you join the WAVES. You'll always be proud that you served, and the training, education and experience will enrich your life and expand your personality. The Navy needs you. Pay is good, even compared with high _ ‘war industry wages. Food, lodging, travel expenses and attractive uniforms ($200 to $250 worth to start) are included. Learn, earn and serve.side by side with the Navy’s fighting en. Call, phone or write your nearest Navy Recruiting Office. THE WAVES DEPEND ON GREYHOUND Greyhound serves the WAVES with vital transportation to and from the many bases where they are on duty. In addition, a large proportion of other service men and women travel by bus to training centers, embarkation points and on leave, and many "buses are used exclusively to serve military camps. This diverts buses from civilian service; however, we are making every effort to take care of the traveling public ce under these difficult conditions, and greatly appreciate your :) cooperation. beet ad PACIFIC ‘CONVOYS NOW FAST AND SELF SUFFICIENT During World War I, it was considered remarkable to assemble a convoy of 30 ships and put them out to sea for the delivery of men and materials to continental Europe. The present convoy—though sometimes of that size but generally much larzer—is faster, carries a’ much more varied cargo and is comprised of many vessels specially designed for war service. It was not uncommon in 1917-18 for convoys to travel at only eight knots, or barely steerage way whereas now they readily step it up to 11 knots and in the faster groups maintain 15 or 16 knots. The cargoes then were mostly foodstuffs ,small arms, ammunition and men. Today the cargoes ave all the materials needed by an invasion army which cannot depend upon any suvport or any materials from the date of landing——éxcept those sent .into them by merchant ships. The most recent figures released on convoy problems show that the typical invasion and logistic fleet will carrp bombs for the aircraft, tanks of all sizes, PT boats, trucks, jeeps, and planes. They will transport their own gasoline, locomotives and railway equipment. They will carry all: ithe ammunition needed for guns of all calibre, their own food, medicine, clothing and so-called luxury, supplies for the post exchanges. . ! The modern invasion fleet is ready to set up its own civilization whererer it may land, with no assistance from the countryside. Shasta County is making a mineral and timber survey® with the object of inducing industry to locate in the county after the war. The California State Population, Commission predicts that the popula-! tion of the state will reach 10,000,000 in 1950. The first American Expeditionary . = Force ever sent outside the western hemisphere left San Francisco for Manila in 1898. In World War I, for every man killed in battle, six were wounded. The first round the worid bycycle trip was made by Thomas Stevens, who left San Francisco in 1884 and returned there three years and nine months later, after wheeling some 17,000 miles. WANTED — Small acreage some level for pasture, water, in or near Nevada City or Grass Valley, No agenis. Box 581 Roseville, Calif. 11-42tp. WANTED-—School girl to assist with ‘house work Saturday mornings—9 until 12. Phone 36 or 490.* WANTED 00 GOLD PIECE Will $50 OO ae up, depending on variety and condition of coin. Also other pioneer gold coins. L. E. SHEROW P. O. Box 2 Nevada City 9-27-7p I WILL PAY $1 Each For 1909 Indian head cents with letter ‘S’”’ below wreath and 1909 Lincoln . head cents with letter “S” below date and initials ““VDB” near lower edge on reverse. Also want gold dollars, $2.50 and $3 pieces. Box 2, Nevada City. 9-277p LOCAL AND . LONG DISTANCE moving in standard furniture van. First class staroge facilities. Furniture bought and sold. Hills Flat Reliable Transfer, Grass Valley, Phone 471-W or 39. 3-1tf EXPERT RADIO REPAIRING — Loud Speaker -Systems for Rent. Complete stock of portable and large type radio batteries. ART’S RADIO HOSPITAL — Specialists in Radio ills. 112 South Church Street, Grass Valley. Phone 9814. 2-19tf From private owner. ; PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DENTISTS DR. JOHN R. BELL DENTIST ffice Hours: 8:30 to 5:30 ~Evenings by Appointment Mbrgan & Powell Bldg. Phene 321 DOCTORS DR.'A. BURSELL PHYSICIAN. AND SURGEON Res. and Office, 446 Broad Srteet, Nevada City. Hours 9 A. M. to 8 P. M. B. W. HUMMELT, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 400 Broad Street Office Hours: 10-12 a. m.; 2-5 p. m. Evenings 7-8. Phone 395 X-RAY ATTORNEYS HARRY M. McKEE ATTORNEY AT LAW 205 Pine St., opposite courthouse Nevada City, Calif. FRANK G. FINNEGAN ATTORNEY AT LAW 207 North Pine Street Bale City, California Telephone 273 H. WARD SHELDON ATTORNEY AT LAW Broad Street Telephone 28 Union Building Nevada City FUNERAL DIRECTORS HOLMES FUNERAL HOME The Holmes Funeral Home service is priced within the means of all. Ambulance service-at all hours. Phone 203 246 Sacramento St. Nevada City MINING ENGINEERS J. F. O°;CONNOR Mining and Civu Engineer United States Mineral Surveying Licensed Stirveyor 203, ‘West Main St. Grass Valley GRASS VALLEY DENTISTS» ‘DR. ROBT. W. DETTNER DENTIST X-RAY Facilities Available Hours: 9:00-5:00. Evening appointments. 120% Mill Street. Phone 77 Grass Falley, Calif. DOCTORS CARL POWER JONES, M.D PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 1 to 3; 7 to 8 p. m, Sundays 11:30 to 12:30 4 129 South Auburn St., Grass Valley _S. F. TOBIAS, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 214 Neal St., Grass Valley Office Hours: 12-3 and. 7-8 Phone: Office 429. Residence 1042 DANIEI L. HIRSCH, M. D PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Offices and Receiving Hospital, 118 Bush St. Hours: 10-12; 275, évenings 7-8 P. M. Day or night phone 71, NEVADA CITY FRATERNAL AND CLUB DIRECTORY =— WOMEN’S GIVIC CLUB Regular meetings the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, at the Secs School Auditorium. 2:30 m MRS. HAL DRAPER, Pres. MRS. a KJORLIE, Sec. ee . NHVADA CITY LODGE, No. 518 B. P. 0. ELKS Meets every second and fourth Thursday evening at 8 Dp. m. in Elks Home, Pine St. Phone 108. Visitinw Elks welcome. W. L. TAMBLYN, LAMBERT THOMAS, Sec. ncn tae guem ca HYDRAULIC PARLOR NO. “a N. 8S. G. W. Meets every Tuesday evening at Pythian Castle, 232 Broad Stree* Visiting Native Sons welcome, GERALD D. PEARD, Pres DR. C. W. CHAPMAN, Rec. Sec’y — ——= OUSTOMAH LODGE, Pipe Boe Sond oO. F. eets ever Tuesda 7: 30, Odd Fellows Hall, ene a CHESTER PETERSON, N. G. JONOTHAN PASCOE Ree. Sec’y. . JOHN W. DARKE, Fin. Sec’y. 7 —_——— When shopping mention the Nevada City weet ads Advertise in the Nugget for resune Workers in a Michigan refinery fixed up a very low, false door leading to the pay office. On it is inscribed, “You will learn to duck lower if you don’t Buy a Bond,”

SS Ran ihn STO AR ql t CE er eee RERUN NG SIG A es AP UAE IL POT RYT _ Nevada City N Nugget — — Monday, November 15, 1943 een “J Nevada City Nugget 305 Broad Street. Phone 36. A Legal Newspaper, as defined by statute. Printed and Published at Nevada City H. M. LEETE * yep sy Editor and Hus Published Semi-Weekly, Monday anu at Nevada City, California, dnd entered as ma matter of the second class in Nevada City oe Act of Congress, March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year tin MUVANCE) oil ee $3.00 TRG oO ROUNNO IE oo ce ica cece ee 80 cents —) buu:sday the postoftice at FARMERS RULED BYBUREAUCRATIC STUPIDITIES By RALPH H. TAYLOR “#ditor’s Note: This is the conclud-. ing article in a series by Ralph H. Taylor, farm co-op leader and ve eran legislative observer, on How much of the confusion in the government’s handling of food pro-' auction problems has been the result of bureaucratic mis-management and stupidity and how much of it has been brought about deliberately by left wing theorists, bent on socializing American agriculture and industry, is debatable. When private industry can be made to look bad—and. seemingly incapable of measuring up to the nation’s vt . , war time needs—that, ,es the way for ‘ernment ‘factors. in : o hampering . The‘ story y . cation a government, regulator farmers are opposed to present polic-. ies and practices of the OPA and, other government agenc ies dealing . “with the food problem. why . know regulation tion to. step in and take over. But it is also inescapable, in light . . of some of the i California farmers have had govern-. . ment bureaus and departments, s knowledge ‘Plain tupidity and lack of kn ¢ la hokry. But he got a wire back sus. . gesting that instead of being in suéh experiences that ‘of farm conditions have been major crippling production aad . orderly distributionn. that the primary qualifimust . have to get his job, or hold it, is to nothing about it, ;Started as a joke—but it has long etna ceased to be a joke to farmCrs: Let’s take a look at some specific cases. And these cases ‘don’t represent just occasional absurdities; they represent’ a general condition which has the average farmer wondering at the low intelligence of government clerks and many department heads— and wondering why leZshould labor from dawn to dusk, ‘that the ground was then frozen and of course, pav-'covered with snow, a the disciples of gov-!could not, be used, but and regimenta-; spring approached whitn . ithe lambing season which was close probably i'The merchant immediately applied to . Washington for the required permit trying to pro-/and received this wire in reply: duce food, when petty bureaucrats, . with no knowledge of farming, can'on boats from this point should be by the stroke of the pen defeat his best efforts. . Here are some classic examples: A farmer in western Fresno ecounty, learning that flaxseed was one of the Navy’s No. 1 needs, decided to grow some flax, but to do so he had to have a flax seeder with which to plant the seed. Unable to.get one locally, he wired Washington to heip him get one, so that he could prbceed at Gnce as it was then in the middle of the planting season. in that area. Back from Washington came the reply that due to the fact flax seeder that when the application would be given consideration. Similarly, a sheepman, urgently in need. of some materials for use ~in vat hand, wired Washington for au. thority to purchase the materials in. a hurry he delay son! Then there is this startling case, for which Congressman John Phillips of Banning is the auohtrity. A merchant: in Calexico, in the Imperial Valley, on the California side of the international line, had been buying his -bran from Mexicali, just across the ‘border. Officials of the War Production Board discovered this and informed him he would have to have a permit to import this bran, even though. the’ ‘buyer. _and’ seller were probably less ‘than half a mile apart. tHe lambing sea“Shipping space available for food ised “Or.more important commodit. ies, so we regret that we must deny this application.’’ Congressman Phillips, we understand, promptly invited all his constituents to take a ride on the steamboat between Calexico and Mexicali. Absurd, yes! But farmers only laugh ruefully when they hear such stories, because most of them have had similar experiences—and the results have been disastrous, both to the farmer and to the food production program of the nation. There are many needs for changes in present policies and practices, if America isto get the fullest possible farm production at the lowest possible cost, but the ‘most imperative need of all is that the government put men in charge of farm problems who have at least some practical knowledge of faarming operations. Brain trusters, political hacks and ex-ribbon clerks simply aren't qualified for the job! NURSES ASSN. MEETS TONIGHT The Nevada County Nurses Assocjiation will hald its November meeting this evening in the home of Mrs. Isabel Hefelfinger, 430 Washington street. Reports will be received of the recent convention in San Francisco, and-of the district meeting of the Hospital Association in Marysville. E. R. Stambaugh local businessman, has taken ovér the management of the American Express office in this city which is situated in the Alpha Hardware store building. It is understood Percy Carr, who has so successfully operated the express office, has taken over the agency for an oil company in two counties. bus YOU can serve in the Navy asa WAVE YEOMAN MAIL CLERK . Demeraremcerses RADIO OPERATOR STOREKEEPER AEROGRAPHER AVIATION MECHANIC PARACHUTE RIGGER LINK TRAINER OPERATOR CONTROL TOWER OPERATOR PHOTOGRAPHER HOSPITAL CORPSMAN . or other rating Join the No greater privilege was ever offered any woman than to don a _ Navy uniform and thus release a sailor to man _our ships and fly our planes. That’s what you do when you join the WAVES. You'll always be proud that you served, and the training, education and experience will enrich your life and expand your personality. The Navy needs you. Pay is good, even compared with high _ ‘war industry wages. Food, lodging, travel expenses and attractive uniforms ($200 to $250 worth to start) are included. Learn, earn and serve..side by side with the Navy’s fighting en. Call, phone or write your nearest Navy Recruiting Office. THE WAVES DEPEND ON GREYHOUND Greyhound serves the WAVES with vital transportation to and from the many bases where they are on duty. In addition, a large proportion of other service men and women travel by bus to training centers, embarkation points and on leave, and many "buses are used exclusively to serve military camps. This diverts buses from civilian service; however, we are making every effort to take care of the traveling public ce under these difficult conditions, and greatly appreciate your :) cooperation. beet ad PACIFIC ‘CONVOYS NOW FAST AND SELF SUFFICIENT During World War I, it was considered remarkable to assemble a convoy of 30 ships and put them out to sea for the delivery of men and materials to continental Europe. The

present convoy—though sometimes of that size but generally much larzer—is faster, carries a’ much more varied cargo and is comprised of many vessels specially designed for war service. It was not uncommon in 1917-18 for convoys to travel at only eight knots, or barely steerage way whereas now they readily step it up to 11 knots and in the faster groups maintain 15 or 16 knots. The cargoes then were mostly foodstuffs ,small arms, ammunition and men. Today the cargoes ave all the materials needed by an invasion army which cannot depend upon any suvport or any materials from the date of landing——éxcept those sent .into them by merchant ships. The most recent figures released on convoy problems show that the typical invasion and logistic fleet will carrp bombs for the aircraft, tanks of all sizes, PT boats, trucks, jeeps, and planes. They will transport their own gasoline, locomotives and railway equipment. They will carry all: ithe ammunition needed for guns of all calibre, their own food, medicine, clothing and so-called luxury, supplies for the post exchanges. . ! The modern invasion fleet is ready to set up its own civilization whererer it may land, with no assistance from the countryside. Shasta County is making a mineral and timber survey® with the object of inducing industry to locate in the county after the war. The California State Population, Commission predicts that the popula-! tion of the state will reach 10,000,000 in 1950. The first American Expeditionary . = Force ever sent outside the western hemisphere left San Francisco for Manila in 1898. In World War I, for every man killed in battle, six were wounded. The first round the worid bycycle trip was made by Thomas Stevens, who left San Francisco in 1884 and returned there three years and nine months later, after wheeling some 17,000 miles. WANTED — Small acreage some level for pasture, water, in or near Nevada City or Grass Valley, No agenis. Box 581 Roseville, Calif. 11-42tp. WANTED-—School girl to assist with ‘house work Saturday mornings—9 until 12. Phone 36 or 490.* WANTED 00 GOLD PIECE Will $50 OO ae up, depending on variety and condition of coin. Also other pioneer gold coins. L. E. SHEROW P. O. Box 2 Nevada City 9-27-7p I WILL PAY $1 Each For 1909 Indian head cents with letter ‘S’”’ below wreath and 1909 Lincoln . head cents with letter “S” below date and initials ““VDB” near lower edge on reverse. Also want gold dollars, $2.50 and $3 pieces. Box 2, Nevada City. 9-277p LOCAL AND . LONG DISTANCE moving in standard furniture van. First class staroge facilities. Furniture bought and sold. Hills Flat Reliable Transfer, Grass Valley, Phone 471-W or 39. 3-1tf EXPERT RADIO REPAIRING — Loud Speaker -Systems for Rent. Complete stock of portable and large type radio batteries. ART’S RADIO HOSPITAL — Specialists in Radio ills. 112 South Church Street, Grass Valley. Phone 9814. 2-19tf From private owner. ; PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DENTISTS DR. JOHN R. BELL DENTIST ffice Hours: 8:30 to 5:30 ~Evenings by Appointment Mbrgan & Powell Bldg. Phene 321 DOCTORS DR.'A. BURSELL PHYSICIAN. AND SURGEON Res. and Office, 446 Broad Srteet, Nevada City. Hours 9 A. M. to 8 P. M. B. W. HUMMELT, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 400 Broad Street Office Hours: 10-12 a. m.; 2-5 p. m. Evenings 7-8. Phone 395 X-RAY ATTORNEYS HARRY M. McKEE ATTORNEY AT LAW 205 Pine St., opposite courthouse Nevada City, Calif. FRANK G. FINNEGAN ATTORNEY AT LAW 207 North Pine Street Bale City, California Telephone 273 H. WARD SHELDON ATTORNEY AT LAW Broad Street Telephone 28 Union Building Nevada City FUNERAL DIRECTORS HOLMES FUNERAL HOME The Holmes Funeral Home service is priced within the means of all. Ambulance service-at all hours. Phone 203 246 Sacramento St. Nevada City MINING ENGINEERS J. F. O°;CONNOR Mining and Civu Engineer United States Mineral Surveying Licensed Stirveyor 203, ‘West Main St. Grass Valley GRASS VALLEY DENTISTS» ‘DR. ROBT. W. DETTNER DENTIST X-RAY Facilities Available Hours: 9:00-5:00. Evening appointments. 120% Mill Street. Phone 77 Grass Falley, Calif. DOCTORS CARL POWER JONES, M.D PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours: 1 to 3; 7 to 8 p. m, Sundays 11:30 to 12:30 4 129 South Auburn St., Grass Valley _S. F. TOBIAS, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 214 Neal St., Grass Valley Office Hours: 12-3 and. 7-8 Phone: Office 429. Residence 1042 DANIEI L. HIRSCH, M. D PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Offices and Receiving Hospital, 118 Bush St. Hours: 10-12; 275, évenings 7-8 P. M. Day or night phone 71, NEVADA CITY FRATERNAL AND CLUB DIRECTORY =— WOMEN’S GIVIC CLUB Regular meetings the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, at the Secs School Auditorium. 2:30 m MRS. HAL DRAPER, Pres. MRS. a KJORLIE, Sec. ee . NHVADA CITY LODGE, No. 518 B. P. 0. ELKS Meets every second and fourth Thursday evening at 8 Dp. m. in Elks Home, Pine St. Phone 108. Visitinw Elks welcome. W. L. TAMBLYN, LAMBERT THOMAS, Sec. ncn tae guem ca HYDRAULIC PARLOR NO. “a N. 8S. G. W. Meets every Tuesday evening at Pythian Castle, 232 Broad Stree* Visiting Native Sons welcome, GERALD D. PEARD, Pres DR. C. W. CHAPMAN, Rec. Sec’y — ——= OUSTOMAH LODGE, Pipe Boe Sond oO. F. eets ever Tuesda 7: 30, Odd Fellows Hall, ene a CHESTER PETERSON, N. G. JONOTHAN PASCOE Ree. Sec’y. . JOHN W. DARKE, Fin. Sec’y. 7 —_——— When shopping mention the Nevada City weet ads Advertise in the Nugget for resune Workers in a Michigan refinery fixed up a very low, false door leading to the pay office. On it is inscribed, “You will learn to duck lower if you don’t Buy a Bond,”