October 11, 1943 (4 pages)

hae “a om a Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Davies ‘letter tells the story. It follows: “ terest in this issue and I am pleas' it will bring forth remains to be The Nugget is delivered to your home twice a week for only 30 cents per month “God grants liberty only to thoes who love it, and are ready to guard and defend it.’””-—Daniel Webster Nevada City Nugge COVERS RICHEST GOLD AREA IN CALIFORNIA i . Thi . cov If you want to read about your friends, your neighbors, read $s paper gives your complete erage of all local happenings. The Nugget. Vol. we No. _ 80. _The County ae Paper NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA The Gold Center __MO a7 pene NDAY, OCTOBER LI, 1943. fy _ Thinking . Out Loud SS We civilians in California, which next {to Texas is the, biggest producer of petroleum in the United States, must now be ready to surrender more mileage to the army, navy and air forces. It is possible, as some of us surmise, that ‘war operations on a greatly expanded scale are about to take place in the Pacific. It might even be that a smashing decisive blow is soon, within three or four months, say, to be delivered’ to Japan. In any event here is a letter pertaining to further restrictions on gasoline rations received by James Mussatti, general manager of the California State Chamber of Commerce, from Ralph K. Davies, deputy petroleum administrator, a copy of which was forwarded to H. F. Sofge, secretary of the Nevada City Petroleum Administration for War Washington 25, D. C. September 29, 1943 My Dear Mr. Mussatti: I write in answer to your letter of September 13 on the subject of gasoline rationing. It is entirely understandable to me that the State Chamber of Commerce should take a lively in. ed to note that such is the case. The rationing of gasoline, which in in effect means the rationing of transportation, is certainly of vital concern to the life of the Pacific Coast. I can think ‘of no move more basie in its effects. The facts, however, are clear. There is not sufficient oil to meet the military requirement and the full civilian requirement as well. In the face of shortage one or the other must be restricted and I am satisfied that California citizens would not hesitate to express as a preference that the military re-. quirements be met at the expense of the civilian. (California is today ‘producing substantially all. the crude oil that it can produce without damage to underground reserves. By this if mean that the present rate of production is the maximum efficient rate and that a higher rate, if resorted to at the moment, could not be sustained over the months to come. New development has been speeded up encouragigly, but what seen. On this we cannot gamble. We must set our course according to what is known to be available and change it when and if we are favored by circumstance. The demands upon California production are greater today than at any time in the history of the state and, according to the military, can’ be expected to increase substantially in the future. This is only to be expected, of course, as the tempo of the war is speeded up in the Pacific. Fortunately California has had a substantial inventory of petroleum, but this inventory is being drawn upon heavily and it. is not difficult to calculate the length of time before it will be exhausted if civilian consumption continues’on the comparatively unrestricted basis which obtains at the present time. Frankly, in the face of the supply and demand facts which are before us, I see no escape from real restriction upon civilian consumption of petroleum on the west coast. If this is an unpleasant prospect for the public and, of course it is, it is not less unpleasant for the petroleum administxa-_ tion. I ean say to you with some feeling that there is nothing more disagreeable from our standpoint here than placing restrictions upon civilian activity, but there is no alternative when military requirements exceed our capacity to produce without curtailing civiljan consumption. Our duty is cléar and in its fulfilment I think -.we. are entitled to the support of such bodies as the California State Chamiber of Commerce. You stress the difference in local conditions in (California. as against other parts of the coun‘eustomers are and the American public generally . DAVID M°CRANEY iMcCraney was 21 years of age, School and had had two years as a Surviving him are his parents, sister, Mrs. Amy Lou Polkinghorn of as McCraney of the U. S. Army and versity of California. word received here, fro Young MecCraney’s killed in accidents in U. eath brings ‘Bill Bennett, ace in a South Pacific ‘Craney, killed Saturday. S. Army Air Corps. killed on a flying field in Australia. The second was that of First Lieutenant FOURTH N. C. BOY TODIEIN ARMY PLANE CRASH David McCraney,.U. S. Army Air Corps in a training school at Lemoore, California, was killed in an accident Saturday afternoon. culars concerning the crash have been received here. No partia graduate of the Nevada City High student in Stanford University. Mr. and Mrs. Orlando (McCraney, a Berkeley, two brothers, Lieut. ThomJames McCraney student in the UniUntil little more than a year ago the McCraney family lived’on Washington street in this city. Orlando MeCraney is well (California and the Philippines as a mining engineer. Funeral services will bé held tomorrow in Sacramento, according to the family. known’ throughout to four the toll of Nevada City boye First was Tevis Ferguson, flying squadron, who died while taking off from an island base. The third was James Odegaard, killed on a practice flight in bomber in Tennessee; and fourth and last, David McSLACK SERVICE MARKS WAR TIME TRIBULATIONS By LEONE BAXTER Some of the very first casualties of World War Two are wholly unmentioned in the communiques, though the lists grow daily and: the tragic effects of this particular war blight are evident on every hand. They are found many thousands of miles from the battle fronts, and i they come under the headings of discourtesy, indifference, dishonesty and general disservice of a strange new breed of people who are making the war an excuse for their own lack of ability and infegrity, and takiny base advantage of others’ dependence on them. That observation does not refer particularly to the overworked, overwrought and too often sinned-against people who try hard and honestly, but are working’ under handicaps. For who isn’t these days? It refers, for example, to those high and mighty new sales-people to whom all craven, favor-seekers. The few flection on their fellow workers who like their jobs, their merchandise, their customers—and aren’t too imperious to show it: It refers to the sour-faced waitress who slams down the silver, spills! the soup and ruins a diner’s dinner simply because she doesn’t care a whit whether he enjoys it or not. She makes the load only heavier on her co-worker who ic aware that most vf the people she serves are. carrying a full load of troubles too these war days—and she musters a smile occasionally. It refers to all those surly, rude and cranky folks who think. they work the hardest, bear the most burdens, put up with the worst treatment and carry the greatest tragedies. And it refers especially to that strange ilk who are “making plenty of dough and won’t take nothing ‘from nobody.’’ . It refers to the many businesses, small and large, which are having difficulties enough, heaven knows— but which make the war their alibi for doing a worse job than they need to. To those that have welcomed war as the open sesame to their own brand of frackets—like the laundries recently investigated in the east for too huge losses of ‘customers’ linens. Authorities found the “Josses’’ due to organized thieves who unknown to the owners, gained employment in the laundries to 6ystematically rifle them. There are many instances of unwarranted bad service from various types of business whose standards . must naturally decline in war times —ibut not to the low point so easily; blamed on inexperienced and insufficient help, poor materials, etc. Wor the benefit of legitimate business and the consumer at large, Better Business Bureaus everywhere are urging people to watch for unwarranted losses, exorbitant charges or unfair tactics, and to report their proof, War time’s tenth-rate service from individuals is another matter. Since it seems ‘just one of the ugly, unpleasant phenomena bred by war, it . probably will taper down when the war ends, and likely not before. Walter Mildred, of the Empire ‘Mine interests, is in Grass Valley from New York visiting his wife and (Continued On Page Two) cy children at the Empire Mine grounds. troublesome . ” who cast re-; CLAIR ENGLE ON HOUSE MINES COMMITTEE WASHINGTON, D. C. Oct. 11.--Appointment of Rep. Clair Engle 9f Red Bluff to the Mines and Mining Committee and the World War Veterans’ Legislation Committee is considered significant by political observers here as the congressman from the second district is the only (California representative to serve on either of the two groups. Headed by Rep. Joe L. . West Virginia, the mines and mining committee is mapping plans for an intensive survey of mineral deposits . throughout the nation for possible . : ‘development now and during the . post-war era. co Commenting on his appointment, Engle Said: ‘I am particularly pleased to have been made a member of the mining. committee. It will give me a better opportunity to follow through with a program which calls for lifting the ban on gold mining, survey of iron ore deposits for use in stel development. on the Pacific Coast, and legislation creating. 4! workable stock piling program for strategic minerals.’ Engle pointed out that $110,000 jalready has been appropriated for a survey of iron ore deposits in California, ‘‘much of which ds be utillized in the second district.’ As member of the World War Veterans’ legislation committee, Engle said he would endorse a_ program that® Galls for educational and rehabilitation facilities, and financial aid for the acquisition of homes and agricultural lands for returning veterans. “Too much stress cannot be placed on the importance of ‘helping our ‘fighting:.men reestablish themselves in a normal way of life,’’ Engle said. Engle is conversant with the vetjerans’ program under way in California as he served as a member of the Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee while in the state senate. POPULATION OF TWIN CITIES AND ENVIRONS In 1940 the U. S. Census figures showed Grass Valley had a population of 6000 and Nevada City of 2,400. The Grass, Valley Chamber. of (tommerce at luncheon meeting heard la report indicating the population of \Grass Valley and environs now: ap. proximates 12,000. The report was based on postoffice serves and other indices. The Nevada City postoffice reports on approximate population which it serves; stretching as far as~-Alleghany in Sierra County, of 4,500. Both figures, it is understood include the people living within and without the city limits and served by the two postoffices. ‘ It is pointed that that many of the officers stationed. ait Camp Beale, both commissioned and noncommissioned, have found homes for their families in the two cities, and while there is a constant shifting, many of the homes formerly oceupied by the miners and their families, now are loccupied by military personnel conitinuously even though the tenants are constantly changing. ‘the present Smith, of} Wamen’ s Civic Chub To Give Card Party The Nevada City Women’s Civic Club will give a card party in the . auditorium of the Elementary School ,on Friday evening, October 22nd. Whist, auction and contract bridge and mah jongg will ‘be the diversions and prizes for high scores will be offered. Deer’ Tags Turned . In Total 12,622 SAIN FRANCISCO, Oct. 11.—~As of ‘October 4, a total of 12,6122 deer tags have been turned in to the State Division of Fish and Game. Modoc county is the leading county of kill, reporting 1,169 deer having been taken. Tulare follows, accounting for 1,120, and Siskiyou is third with 1.046. The deer season closes in these Sierra counties October 15. York Street Sidewalk Is Big Improvement The city street crew have completed paving York street sidewalk between Pine and Commercial. The new alignment gives an easy = approach to the court house. Herbert Hallet, superintendent of streets and utilities, states that the sidewalk has been raised in order to provide for filling in the street later on. The new grade will do away with sharp pitch © between ‘Commercial and Pine Streets. ‘Night Classes for Adults To Open In Grass Valley ‘Night classes for adults will open tomorrow evening in the high school for typing,: woodwork, metal shop, first aid and public speaking. A class in nutrition will open tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. at the James iS. Hennessy School, and a 7 p. class in home nursing will enroll students in the Valley Hotel building, Neal and Mill Streets. City Council Increases . Salaries of Employes The Nevada City Council at Thursday night's meeting increased the salary of Samuel Hooper, city tax and water rate collector $10 to its $150 per month, and that of Police Chief James Allen $5 to $170 per ‘month. The council took the initial sens toward formation of a cemetery dis~Adriet with the purpose of keeping the city’s cemeteries in a clean and attractive condition. Grass Valley Class In Nutrition To Open Mrs. Leone Brown, instructor and chairman of the Grass Valley Red Cross Nutrition unit, announces that classes in nutrition will open at 1:30 p. m. in Room 8 of the James S. Hennessy School. Special emphasis will be placed on the preparation, cooking and serving of unrationed foods and _ their nutritional values. New methods of cooking to preserve all values and prevent wastes of rationed foods will also be demonstrated. Elks ps . Tournevs. To Begin In Grass Valley Following renovation of the bowling allies in the Grass Valley Elks ‘Club rooms, James Henwood, chairman of the bowling committee announces that a tournament will open on Tuesday night, October 19th. The allies will be open to Elk bowlers on Thursday and Friday evenings next week for practice. The first night for women bowlers will be Friday evening, October 22nd, and Friday nights thereafter will be reserved for the women. The Mather Field bowling team has asked for a match over the week end of October 16 and 17. George F. Miller Is Borne To Rest Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for the late’ George N. MilJer in the chapel of Hooper and Weaver Mortuary. Rev. Mark Pike, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiated. Interment was in the Elm Ridge Cemetery. : The deceased passed away Tuesday night in the Nevada County Hospital. He was born in Grass Valley and was 77 years of age. He had ibeen a miner and during his active years was an indefatigable hunter and fisherman. In later years he was an enthusiastic gardener. Surviving and Elmer Miller of Grass Valley, and a daughter, Mrs. L. G. Peters of Sacramento. He leaves two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. r m. . (San him are two sons, Hark ‘grant secured loans to gold mining companies to enable them to finance WPB ASKED T0 AMEND MINE CLOSING ORDER Following its recent action vocating gold -as the pce Bee monetary standard, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce by two actions is now endeavoring to assure ‘postwar recovery. of the gold mining industry, it was announced today. In one resolution the chamber is seeking amendment of the War Production Board order (L-208) which closed the gold mines, or action by congress, if necessary, to allow them to operate sufficiently to cover carrying and maintenance’ expenses. The gold mining industry is the only industry as such against which a a general closing order was issued. It was: expected that such an order would. free thousands of miners for work in the strategic metals industries, but the desired result was not acmomplished inasmuch as only a few hundred gold miners went into the mining of strategic metals. Consequently, the closing order has tended to destroy this industry without any particular benefit to the war effort, it is said. In a secondresolution, the chamber proposes that the Reconstruction Finance Corporation be requested to the continued maintenance of their, properties in. an unwatered: and tf . bered condition until such time as they may lawfully resume production. Ingold, president of "the Francisco chamber, points out that whereas, even’in 1942, the average monthly production of gold in. California amounted to $2,181,000. it dropped to $547,505 in July of this .year. Throughout the United States, production averaged $8,618. 120 a month in 1942 and dropped to $3,446,000 in July, 1943. This means . that properties worth millions —of . dollars are now idle. ” Many of the properties are owned by companies which had no reason. Ernest . property and supplies comes before NO DRAFT OF MANPOWER IS. “EXPECTED By JAMES PRESTON Congressional intervention in the drafting of pre-Pearl Harbor fathers has since developed into a full-dress preview of the whole manpower situation, which shapes up this: (1) ‘the armed services will be left a frea hand to decide the quantity and quality of their manpower needs; (2y after army and navy demands are met, essential war industry manpowér needs will be met; (3) the fullest utilization of manpower is necessary immediately; (4) an authoritative. survey, probably by Bernard M. Baruch, is needed to determine the extent of manpower needs; (5) with facts before it, congress can proceed to draft legislation for machinery to squeeze out surplus workers from industry and government and channel them to places where the need is greatest. This does not necessarily mean @ compulsory labor draft law. In fact, the trend here seems to be away from over-all compulsion. A new agency, to have parallel functions with the War.Labor Board has been set up by the president. A ‘Joint Production Survey Committee, it will include army and navy offic-:ers and will ‘“‘provide machinery for full coordination of the military and civilian branches of our government by establishing a close working relationship between the joint chiefs of staff and the Office of:-War Mobilization.’’ Long a subject of interest here, the question of the disposal and sale ofall types of government-owned the house committee on small business which is considering the Patman ‘Bill. Early action on this legislation is predicted by congressmen who declare that the government must lay 'down a policy now in order that business and industry may make plans for reconversion from war to peacetime production. Another major problem before conbefore the war, according to Ingold to build up reserves’ to carry them through inoperative years. If the mines are not maintained, irrepagable-damage will be done to small communities throwghout the and to the nation. For the postwar world economy and employment, developed properties must be in a position to reopen. Therefore, it is claimed, those companies which so desire should be permitted to cover their out of pocket expenses by operating by the use west 'of men and materials not essential to the war effort or, those which have measurable ore blocks to use as security, should be permitted to meet their war period requirements through loans from the RFC. The San Francisco chamber is seeking the support necessary to get the limitation order amended or legislation to permit operations and approval of a secured gold mine loan policy during the war period. EIGHTY GIRLS IN GRASS VALLEY HI DRILL CORPS Not to be outdone by boys who are enrolled in the military class of the Grass Valley High School, 80 girl students have organized a drill team under the direction of Miss Verna Greeley and are regularly practicing formation marching twice weekly. Art Hooper, physical education instructor, coach, and high school commandant, stated yesterday that he had 150 boys enrolled in the course in military instruction now prescribed in high schools of certain size. Under Harold George, music director, a drum corps of girls has been organized and also under his general supervision, the majorettes corps is practicing twice weekly in swinging tthe baton and marching. ' Twenty boys in the’ upper classes are taking a course in radio code . practice and subjects included under the general heading of pre-induction training. ‘Miss Frances Powers teacher in the ‘bay district, is enjoying her annual vacation in her home city and visiting among her many friends. ~. duction areas is expected to result. gress is the whole question of grade labeling and brand names. Rep. C. A. Hallock of Indiana says that ‘antibusiness’’ forces in governmental agencies can ‘‘overhaul the economy of the nation by setting some form of grade labeling’. He maintains that congress is prepared to pass additional legislation to prevent forced standardization of products by the government. The War Production Board has begun its own investigation of absenteeism in war production plants. A survey of conditions in various types and. sizes of plants and proin a new remedial program to be submitted to manufaeturers. Several government agencies are planning to take action to check what they call the “trend away from manufacture of low-cost goods.*” OPA and WPB office of Civilian Requirements are considering a plan to increase price levels for low-coatitems and to reduce the ceilings fe higher priced goods. Some definite. announcement or regulation is expected within the next two weeks. GRASS VALLEY ARMY OFFICER: IS MISSING A war department announcement of men missing in action carries the names of 34 Californians including First Lieutenant John Lemich of 245 North Auburn Street, Grass Valley, (Asiatic area). Lieutenant Lemich was married to Miss Avern Bond of Grass Valley before leaving overseas. His father in law. Leroy Bond, is chief of the Grass Valley Fire Department. -LAYMETH CLUB DINNER : The Laymeth Club in Wesley Hall — this evening in Grass Valley will \hold its last dinner in October beginning at 6:30 o'clock. A twoact play will be presented by a women group direeted by Mrs. Earl. Coop and an army chaplain from zt ts! Beale will speak. Oakley Marris, president, will preside over business session. .

hae “a om a Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Davies ‘letter tells the story. It follows: “ terest in this issue and I am pleas' it will bring forth remains to be The Nugget is delivered to your home twice a week for only 30 cents per month “God grants liberty only to thoes who love it, and are ready to guard and defend it.’””-—Daniel Webster Nevada City Nugge COVERS RICHEST GOLD AREA IN CALIFORNIA i . Thi . cov If you want to read about your friends, your neighbors, read $s paper gives your complete erage of all local happenings. The Nugget. Vol. we No. _ 80. _The County ae Paper NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA The Gold Center __MO a7 pene NDAY, OCTOBER LI, 1943. fy _ Thinking . Out Loud SS We civilians in California, which next {to Texas is the, biggest producer of petroleum in the United States, must now be ready to surrender more mileage to the army, navy and air forces. It is possible, as some of us surmise, that ‘war operations on a greatly expanded scale are about to take place in the Pacific. It might even be that a smashing decisive blow is soon, within three or four months, say, to be delivered’ to Japan. In any event here is a letter pertaining to further restrictions on gasoline rations received by James Mussatti, general manager of the California State Chamber of Commerce, from Ralph K. Davies, deputy petroleum administrator, a copy of which was forwarded to H. F. Sofge, secretary of the Nevada City Petroleum Administration for War Washington 25, D. C. September 29, 1943 My Dear Mr. Mussatti: I write in answer to your letter of September 13 on the subject of gasoline rationing. It is entirely understandable to me that the State Chamber of Commerce should take a lively in. ed to note that such is the case. The rationing of gasoline, which in in effect means the rationing of transportation, is certainly of vital concern to the life of the Pacific Coast. I can think ‘of no move more basie in its effects. The facts, however, are clear. There is not sufficient oil to meet the military requirement and the full civilian requirement as well. In the face of shortage one or the other must be restricted and I am satisfied that California citizens would not hesitate to express as a preference that the military re-. quirements be met at the expense of the civilian. (California is today ‘producing substantially all. the crude oil that it can produce without damage to underground reserves. By this if mean that the present rate of production is the maximum efficient rate and that a higher rate, if resorted to at the moment, could not be sustained over the months to come. New development has been speeded up encouragigly, but what seen. On this we cannot gamble. We must set our course according to what is known to be available and change it when and if we are favored by circumstance. The demands upon California production are greater today than at any time in the history of the state and, according to the military, can’ be expected to increase substantially in the future. This is only to be expected, of course, as the tempo of the war is speeded up in the Pacific. Fortunately California has had a substantial inventory of petroleum, but this inventory is being drawn upon heavily and it. is not difficult to calculate the length of time before it will be exhausted if civilian consumption continues’on the comparatively unrestricted basis which obtains at the present time. Frankly, in the face of the supply and demand facts which are before us, I see no escape from real restriction upon civilian consumption of petroleum on the west coast. If this is an unpleasant prospect for the public and, of course it is, it is not less unpleasant for the petroleum administxa-_ tion. I ean say to you with some feeling that there is nothing more disagreeable from our standpoint here than placing restrictions upon civilian activity, but there is no alternative when military requirements exceed our capacity to produce without curtailing civiljan consumption. Our duty is cléar and in its fulfilment I think -.we. are entitled to the support of such bodies as the California State Chamiber of Commerce. You stress the difference in local conditions in (California. as against other parts of the coun‘eustomers are and the American public generally . DAVID M°CRANEY iMcCraney was 21 years of age, School and had had two years as a Surviving him are his parents, sister, Mrs. Amy Lou Polkinghorn of as McCraney of the U. S. Army and versity of California. word received here, fro Young MecCraney’s killed in accidents in U. eath brings ‘Bill Bennett, ace in a South Pacific ‘Craney, killed Saturday. S. Army Air Corps. killed on a flying field in Australia. The second was that of First Lieutenant FOURTH N. C. BOY TODIEIN ARMY PLANE CRASH David McCraney,.U. S. Army Air Corps in a training school at Lemoore, California, was killed in an accident Saturday afternoon. culars concerning the crash have been received here. No partia graduate of the Nevada City High student in Stanford University. Mr. and Mrs. Orlando (McCraney, a Berkeley, two brothers, Lieut. ThomJames McCraney student in the UniUntil little more than a year ago the McCraney family lived’on Washington street in this city. Orlando MeCraney is well (California and the Philippines as a mining engineer. Funeral services will bé held tomorrow in Sacramento, according to the family. known’ throughout to four the toll of Nevada City boye First was Tevis Ferguson, flying squadron, who died while taking off from an island base. The third was James Odegaard, killed on a practice flight in bomber in Tennessee; and fourth and last, David McSLACK SERVICE MARKS WAR TIME TRIBULATIONS By LEONE BAXTER Some of the very first casualties of World War Two are wholly unmentioned in the communiques, though the lists grow daily and: the tragic effects of this particular war blight are evident on every hand. They are found many thousands of miles from the battle fronts, and i they come under the headings of discourtesy, indifference, dishonesty and general disservice of a strange new breed of people who are making the war an excuse for their own lack of ability and infegrity, and takiny base advantage of others’ dependence on them. That observation does not refer particularly to the overworked, overwrought and too often sinned-against people who try hard and honestly, but are working’ under handicaps. For who isn’t these days? It refers, for example, to those high and mighty new sales-people to whom all craven, favor-seekers. The few flection on their fellow workers who like their jobs, their merchandise, their customers—and aren’t too imperious to show it: It refers to the sour-faced waitress who slams down the silver, spills! the soup and ruins a diner’s dinner simply because she doesn’t care a whit whether he enjoys it or not. She makes the load only heavier on her co-worker who ic aware that most vf the people she serves are. carrying a full load of troubles too these war days—and she musters a smile occasionally. It refers to all those surly, rude and cranky folks who think. they work the hardest, bear the most burdens, put up with the worst treatment and carry the greatest tragedies. And it refers especially to that strange ilk who are “making plenty of dough and won’t take nothing ‘from nobody.’’ . It refers to the many businesses, small and large, which are having difficulties enough, heaven knows— but which make the war their alibi for doing a worse job than they need to. To those that have welcomed war as the open sesame to their own brand of frackets—like the laundries recently investigated in the east for too huge losses of ‘customers’ linens. Authorities found the “Josses’’ due to organized thieves who unknown to the owners, gained employment in the laundries to 6ystematically rifle them. There are many instances of unwarranted bad service from various types of business whose standards . must naturally decline in war times —ibut not to the low point so easily; blamed on inexperienced and insufficient help, poor materials, etc. Wor the benefit of legitimate business and the consumer at large, Better Business Bureaus everywhere are urging people to watch for unwarranted losses, exorbitant charges or unfair tactics, and to report their proof, War time’s tenth-rate service from individuals is another matter. Since it seems ‘just one of the ugly, unpleasant phenomena bred by war, it . probably will taper down when the war ends, and likely not before. Walter Mildred, of the Empire ‘Mine interests, is in Grass Valley from New York visiting his wife and (Continued On Page Two) cy children at the Empire Mine grounds. troublesome . ” who cast re-; CLAIR ENGLE ON HOUSE MINES COMMITTEE WASHINGTON, D. C. Oct.. 11.--Appointment of Rep. Clair Engle 9f Red Bluff to the Mines and Mining Committee and the World War Veterans’ Legislation Committee is considered significant by political observers here as the congressman from the second district is the only (California representative to serve on either of the two groups. Headed by Rep. Joe L. . West Virginia, the mines and mining committee is mapping plans for an intensive survey of mineral deposits . throughout the nation for possible . : ‘development now and during the . post-war era. co Commenting on his appointment, Engle Said: ‘I am particularly pleased to have been made a member of the mining. committee. It will give me a better opportunity to follow through with a program which calls for lifting the ban on gold mining, survey of iron ore deposits for use in stel development. on the Pacific Coast, and legislation creating. 4! workable stock piling program for strategic minerals.’ Engle pointed out that $110,000 jalready has been appropriated for a survey of iron ore deposits in California, ‘‘much of which ds be utillized in the second district.’ As member of the World War Veterans’ legislation committee, Engle said he would endorse a_ program that® Galls for educational and rehabilitation facilities, and financial aid for the acquisition of homes and agricultural lands for returning veterans. “Too much stress cannot be placed on the importance of ‘helping our ‘fighting:.men reestablish themselves in a normal way of life,’’ Engle said. Engle is conversant with the vetjerans’ program under way in California as he served as a member of the Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee while in the state senate. POPULATION OF TWIN CITIES AND ENVIRONS In 1940 the U. S. Census figures showed Grass Valley had a population of 6000 and Nevada City of 2,400. The Grass, Valley Chamber. of (tommerce at luncheon meeting heard la report indicating the population of \Grass Valley and environs now: ap. proximates 12,000. The report was based on postoffice serves and other indices. The Nevada City postoffice reports on approximate population which it serves; stretching as far as~-Alleghany in Sierra County, of 4,500. Both figures, it is understood include the people living within and without the city limits and served by the two postoffices. ‘ It is pointed that that many of the officers stationed. ait Camp Beale, both commissioned and noncommissioned, have found homes for their

families in the two cities, and while there is a constant shifting, many of the homes formerly oceupied by the miners and their families, now are loccupied by military personnel conitinuously even though the tenants are constantly changing. ‘the present Smith, of} Wamen’ s Civic Chub To Give Card Party The Nevada City Women’s Civic Club will give a card party in the . auditorium of the Elementary School ,on Friday evening, October 22nd. Whist, auction and contract bridge and mah jongg will ‘be the diversions and prizes for high scores will be offered. Deer’ Tags Turned . In Total 12,622 SAIN FRANCISCO, Oct. 11.—~As of ‘October 4, a total of 12,6122 deer tags have been turned in to the State Division of Fish and Game. Modoc county is the leading county of kill, reporting 1,169 deer having been taken. Tulare follows, accounting for 1,120, and Siskiyou is third with 1.046. The deer season closes in these Sierra counties October 15. York Street Sidewalk Is Big Improvement The city street crew have completed paving York street sidewalk between Pine and Commercial. The new alignment gives an easy = approach to the court house. Herbert Hallet, superintendent of streets and utilities, states that the sidewalk has been raised in order to provide for filling in the street later on. The new grade will do away with sharp pitch © between ‘Commercial and Pine Streets. ‘Night Classes for Adults To Open In Grass Valley ‘Night classes for adults will open tomorrow evening in the high school for typing,: woodwork, metal shop, first aid and public speaking. A class in nutrition will open tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. at the James iS. Hennessy School, and a 7 p. class in home nursing will enroll students in the Valley Hotel building, Neal and Mill Streets. City Council Increases . Salaries of Employes The Nevada City Council at Thursday night's meeting increased the salary of Samuel Hooper, city tax and water rate collector $10 to its $150 per month, and that of Police Chief James Allen $5 to $170 per ‘month. The council took the initial sens toward formation of a cemetery dis~Adriet with the purpose of keeping the city’s cemeteries in a clean and attractive condition. Grass Valley Class In Nutrition To Open Mrs. Leone Brown, instructor and chairman of the Grass Valley Red Cross Nutrition unit, announces that classes in nutrition will open at 1:30 p. m. in Room 8 of the James S. Hennessy School. Special emphasis will be placed on the preparation, cooking and serving of unrationed foods and _ their nutritional values. New methods of cooking to preserve all values and prevent wastes of rationed foods will also be demonstrated. Elks ps . Tournevs. To Begin In Grass Valley Following renovation of the bowling allies in the Grass Valley Elks ‘Club rooms, James Henwood, chairman of the bowling committee announces that a tournament will open on Tuesday night, October 19th. The allies will be open to Elk bowlers on Thursday and Friday evenings next week for practice. The first night for women bowlers will be Friday evening, October 22nd, and Friday nights thereafter will be reserved for the women. The Mather Field bowling team has asked for a match over the week end of October 16 and 17. George F. Miller Is Borne To Rest Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for the late’ George N. MilJer in the chapel of Hooper and Weaver Mortuary. Rev. Mark Pike, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiated. Interment was in the Elm Ridge Cemetery. : The deceased passed away Tuesday night in the Nevada County Hospital. He was born in Grass Valley and was 77 years of age. He had ibeen a miner and during his active years was an indefatigable hunter and fisherman. In later years he was an enthusiastic gardener. Surviving and Elmer Miller of Grass Valley, and a daughter, Mrs. L. G. Peters of Sacramento. He leaves two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. r m. . (San him are two sons, Hark ‘grant secured loans to gold mining companies to enable them to finance WPB ASKED T0 AMEND MINE CLOSING ORDER Following its recent action vocating gold -as the pce Bee monetary standard, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce by two actions is now endeavoring to assure ‘postwar recovery. of the gold mining industry, it was announced today. In one resolution the chamber is seeking amendment of the War Production Board order (L-208) which closed the gold mines, or action by congress, if necessary, to allow them to operate sufficiently to cover carrying and maintenance’ expenses. The gold mining industry is the only industry as such against which a a general closing order was issued. It was: expected that such an order would. free thousands of miners for work in the strategic metals industries, but the desired result was not acmomplished inasmuch as only a few hundred gold miners went into the mining of strategic metals. Consequently, the closing order has tended to destroy this industry without any particular benefit to the war effort, it is said. In a secondresolution, the chamber proposes that the Reconstruction Finance Corporation be requested to the continued maintenance of their, properties in. an unwatered: and tf . bered condition until such time as they may lawfully resume production. Ingold, president of "the Francisco chamber, points out that whereas, even’in 1942, the average monthly production of gold in. California amounted to $2,181,000. it dropped to $547,505 in July of this .year. Throughout the United States, production averaged $8,618. 120 a month in 1942 and dropped to $3,446,000 in July, 1943. This means . that properties worth millions —of . dollars are now idle. ” Many of the properties are owned by companies which had no reason. Ernest . property and supplies comes before NO DRAFT OF MANPOWER IS. “EXPECTED By JAMES PRESTON Congressional intervention in the drafting of pre-Pearl Harbor fathers has since developed into a full-dress preview of the whole manpower situation, which shapes up this: (1) ‘the armed services will be left a frea hand to decide the quantity and quality of their manpower needs; (2y after army and navy demands are met, essential war industry manpowér needs will be met; (3) the fullest utilization of manpower is necessary immediately; (4) an authoritative. survey, probably by Bernard M. Baruch, is needed to determine the extent of manpower needs; (5) with facts before it, congress can proceed to draft legislation for machinery to squeeze out surplus workers from industry and government and channel them to places where the need is greatest. This does not necessarily mean @ compulsory labor draft law. In fact, the trend here seems to be away from over-all compulsion. A new agency, to have parallel functions with the War.Labor Board has been set up by the president. A ‘Joint Production Survey Committee, it will include army and navy offic-:ers and will ‘“‘provide machinery for full coordination of the military and civilian branches of our government by establishing a close working relationship between the joint chiefs of staff and the Office of:-War Mobilization.’’ Long a subject of interest here, the question of the disposal and sale ofall types of government-owned the house committee on small business which is considering the Patman ‘Bill. Early action on this legislation is predicted by congressmen who declare that the government must lay 'down a policy now in order that business and industry may make plans for reconversion from war to peacetime production. Another major problem before conbefore the war, according to Ingold to build up reserves’ to carry them through inoperative years. If the mines are not maintained, irrepagable-damage will be done to small communities throwghout the and to the nation. For the postwar world economy and employment, developed properties must be in a position to reopen. Therefore, it is claimed, those companies which so desire should be permitted to cover their out of pocket expenses by operating by the use west 'of men and materials not essential to the war effort or, those which have measurable ore blocks to use as security, should be permitted to meet their war period requirements through loans from the RFC. The San Francisco chamber is seeking the support necessary to get the limitation order amended or legislation to permit operations and approval of a secured gold mine loan policy during the war period. EIGHTY GIRLS IN GRASS VALLEY HI DRILL CORPS Not to be outdone by boys who are enrolled in the military class of the Grass Valley High School, 80 girl students have organized a drill team under the direction of Miss Verna Greeley and are regularly practicing formation marching twice weekly. Art Hooper, physical education instructor, coach, and high school commandant, stated yesterday that he had 150 boys enrolled in the course in military instruction now prescribed in high schools of certain size. Under Harold George, music director, a drum corps of girls has been organized and also under his general supervision, the majorettes corps is practicing twice weekly in swinging tthe baton and marching. ' Twenty boys in the’ upper classes are taking a course in radio code . practice and subjects included under the general heading of pre-induction training. ‘Miss Frances Powers teacher in the ‘bay district, is enjoying her annual vacation in her home city and visiting among her many friends. ~. duction areas is expected to result. gress is the whole question of grade labeling and brand names. Rep. C. A. Hallock of Indiana says that ‘antibusiness’’ forces in governmental agencies can ‘‘overhaul the economy of the nation by setting some form of grade labeling’. He maintains that congress is prepared to pass additional legislation to prevent forced standardization of products by the government. The War Production Board has begun its own investigation of absenteeism in war production plants. A survey of conditions in various types and. sizes of plants and proin a new remedial program to be submitted to manufaeturers. Several government agencies are planning to take action to check what they call the “trend away from manufacture of low-cost goods.*” OPA and WPB office of Civilian Requirements are considering a plan to increase price levels for low-coatitems and to reduce the ceilings fe higher priced goods. Some definite. announcement or regulation is expected within the next two weeks. GRASS VALLEY ARMY OFFICER: IS MISSING A war department announcement of men missing in action carries the names of 34 Californians including First Lieutenant John Lemich of 245 North Auburn Street, Grass Valley, (Asiatic area). Lieutenant Lemich was married to Miss Avern Bond of Grass Valley before leaving overseas. His father in law. Leroy Bond, is chief of the Grass Valley Fire Department. -LAYMETH CLUB DINNER : The Laymeth Club in Wesley Hall — this evening in Grass Valley will \hold its last dinner in October beginning at 6:30 o'clock. A twoact play will be presented by a women group direeted by Mrs. Earl. Coop and an army chaplain from zt ts! Beale will speak. Oakley Marris, president, will preside over business session. .