October 2, 1968 (8 pages)

\__ Ggotl as gold After World War I, Germany went through a period of inflation which became classic in the annals of monetary catastrophes. The value of currency declined so fast that a paycheck one day became virtually worthless the next day. The German inflation has been held up time after time as the ultimate penalty of governmental fiscal irresponsibility. There are those who have viewed the experince of Germany as a warning of what could happen in the U. S. and other countries that pursue policies of deficit spending and "controlled" inflation. Apparently Germany never forgot the grim lesson of monetary collapse. The Wall Street Journal, in a feature article by staff reporter Ray Vicker, describes how the German people save where other nations spend lavishly. German workers squirrel away their money and are reluctant to seek pay increases, German manufacturers cut prices while manufacturers ‘in other nations are forced to lift them. Thrift and fiscal responsibility are upper-most in the minds of German citizens. Mr, Vicker reports that a union economist asserts that inflation is a danger that must be avoided at all costs. Another official says of German trade unions, "They want no part of inflation. This attitude is one of the keys to the strength of the mark." It is said of the mark that it is "as good as gold." Few currencies of the world including the U. S, dollar can walk in such distinguished company. "The ‘poor people's march’ on Washington cost the U. S, and the District of Columbia governments $1.7 million, according to Senator Robert C. Byrd, of West Virginia," notes .; U. S. News & World Report. "According to .Byrd's report, the D, C, government bore $805,682 of the costs.,." Washington District opens after long, cold winter By Rye Slye Nevada City newspaper faithfully chronicled stories about the rugged winters experienced by the oldtimers, Here are more accounts of those trying times, All are from the Nevada City Daily Transcript unless otherwise noted. xk * The six beef cattle that left Nevada City for Washington Thursday, reached the Central House that day. Friday they were driven through to Washington. They have been considera~ ble reduced in weight since leaving Marysville, (March 29, 1890.) * * * Beginning Saturday the Nevada City--Washington stage will start running after being shut out by snow for more than threemonths. Wagons will be used from Nevada City to the line of deep snow, also from the top of the South Yuba grade into Washington. Through the snowbelt narrow sleighs, drawn by horses hitched tandem, will be used, Passengers, mail and express will be transported. The first stage will leave Nevada City at 4 A.M. (April 5, 1890.) During the long weary hours and days of the snow blockade at this place no one at any time was in an actual starving condition, but our daily bill of fare was somewhat limited, and to say the least, not very nourishing. For about six weeks our menu was: Breakfast -Hot boiled potatoes, A cup of hot water, with salt on the side. Lunch -Cold boiled beans, Cold potatoes. Brown bread, Salt and water on the side. Dinner--5 P, M. -What was left at lunch, warmed over, A cup of hot water and salt on the side. Don Carlos, Ormonde. Wrote April 14, 1890, (April 16, 1890.) * * * There was six ft. of snow at the Central House Saturday. The Washington stage, on its way to Nevada City, was forced to stop there over night, finishing the trip yesterday. (March 31, 1893.) “Big Snow of 1904." The Nevada County Daily Miner in the last days of February 1904; solemnly relates the details of this storm, in the Washington District: "The snow has washed off the Washington road and the stage now goes through on wheels. The stage driver reported that a large log, perhaps 100 ft. long, fourteen ft. in diameter, was seen floating down the South Yuba River, past Washington, and that it plunged along at a terrible speed. The Flying Dutchman, ‘across the river at Red Point, a quarter of a mile below Washington, was carried away. An immense slide on the Maybert road above Washington, brought down hundreds of tons of earth and rock, blocking all traffic, so that the mail had to be taken to Maybert on foot. The pipe line to the Gray Eagle mine was demolished and a pig was killed near the mine." ** * During the winter of 1937-1938; when the District was "snowed-in," a man walked into Washington from the upper Spanish mine--"snow up to hisneck"’ --to report that they were "out of groceries." He purchased a bottle of gin for $4.90 and a loaf of bread at the Washington store and took off to walk back to the mine, (From John Austin Crowley, Storekeeper at Washington at that date), hEYHOLE NEW YORK—GOP peacemakers are hard at work trying to heal the breach _ between New York’s Conservative Party and the Republican organization to prevent a damaging split in the prospective Nixon-Agnew vote, insiders say. LOS ANGELES — Fears stemming from growing awareness of the crime problem in urban areas has subStantially boosted national sales of special locks, alarms and other protective devices in recent months, according to industry sources. Nevadal County Rainfall Gauge NEVADA CITY Max. Min. R, Sept. 25 83 38 .00 Sept. 26 84 41 00 Sept. 27 84 41 —,00 Sept. 28 83 41 00 Sept. 29 84 42 00 Sept. 30 78 38 = 00 Oct, 1 70 38 = .00 Rainfall to date 1.09 Rainfall last year 1,20 GRASS VALLEY Max, Min, R, Sept. 25 88 47 ~—-.00 Sept. 26 91 > Sept. 27 89 49 .00 Sept, 28 91 49 00 Sept. 29 89 50 —-,00 Sept. 30 85 44 = ,00 Oct. 1 14 45 .00 Rainfall to date 1,28 Rainfall last year 50 CALIFORNIA SPEARS NORMA ELLINGTON, Beverly Hills — “When parents everywhere accept their own _ individual responsibility for disciplining their children, instead of expecting it to come from law officers and teachers, then maybe we'll get somewhere.” SIR RONALD MARTIN HOWE, ex Scotland Yard investigative exec. on Calif. tour—“Fraud cases are much more interesting than murders. After all, in a murder case the best witness is never there.” JOHN J. MURTHA, S.F.— “The past is in the past but is it too much to expect our political leaders to learn just a little from history?” PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY NEVADA COUNTY PUBLISHING CO, $01 Broad Street Nevada City, Ca, 95959 Telephone 265-2471 Second class postage _paid at Nevada City, California, Adjudicated a legal newspaper of general circulation by the Nevada County Superior Court, Juce 3, 1960. DecreeNo, 12, 406, Subscription Rates: one year, $3.00; two years, $5.00, 1967 PRIZE-WINNING NEWSPAPER of the CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION & Ghost writer? "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” — words that have a familiar and welcome ring. But it is a pity that some of the most vociferous supporters of these words and the document in which they are found, think they apply only to themselves, On Sunday, the 15th, Constitution Day was observed in Nevada City with an excellent parade and appropriate speeches. The day, sponsored by the Masonic fraternity, is part of their Constitution Month program, and is patriotism of the kind needed to protect our way of life, our traditions, and our rights as individuals, But now The Grass ValleyNevada City Union is under fire because one of the Constitution Day backers claims the big event was short-changed from a publicity angle. Whether the criticism is justified or not, it's clear the correspondent has a right to his opinion, But, so, of course, has the newspaper a right, a right to decide how much space is to be allocated to the various events that may be of interest to its readers. Blasting the press for real or alleged indifference to one's pet projects is the inalienable right of every American, like booing the umpire, and many an American participates in salvos at the purveyors of the news, In fact, for some citizens it ‘has become a way of life. ' But there's no need of worrying about the press, It has long been able to defend itself. As everyone knows, one ofthe best ways of expressing one's © opinion is by writing a letter to the editor, And this was done recently when one Ezra Bacon, whoever he may be, submitted a letter critical of the paper and charging failure to grant enough space to the Nevada City celebration. The Union is big enough to take care of itself and needs no help from The Nugget, But what does concern us is Mr. Bacon, He is not listed in the usual places including the voter registry where you would expect to find a supporter of the U.S, Constitution, and we couldn't locate anyone who knows him. The fascinating mystery prompts the query: Will the real Ezra Bacon please stand up? THRIFTY Sez— GETON THE THRIFT-GO-ROUND BUY ANDHOLD U.S. SAVINGS BONDS .

\__ Ggotl as gold After World War I, Germany went through a period of inflation which became classic in the annals of monetary catastrophes. The value of currency declined so fast that a paycheck one day became virtually worthless the next day. The German inflation has been held up time after time as the ultimate penalty of governmental fiscal irresponsibility. There are those who have viewed the experince of Germany as a warning of what could happen in the U. S. and other countries that pursue policies of deficit spending and "controlled" inflation. Apparently Germany never forgot the grim lesson of monetary collapse. The Wall Street Journal, in a feature article by staff reporter Ray Vicker, describes how the German people save where other nations spend lavishly. German workers squirrel away their money and are reluctant to seek pay increases, German manufacturers cut prices while manufacturers ‘in other nations are forced to lift them. Thrift and fiscal responsibility are upper-most in the minds of German citizens. Mr, Vicker reports that a union economist asserts that inflation is a danger that must be avoided at all costs. Another official says of German trade unions, "They want no part of inflation. This attitude is one of the keys to the strength of the mark." It is said of the mark that it is "as good as gold." Few currencies of the world including the U. S, dollar can walk in such distinguished company. "The ‘poor people's march’ on Washington cost the U. S, and the District of Columbia governments $1.7 million, according to Senator Robert C. Byrd, of West Virginia," notes .; U. S. News & World Report. "According to ..Byrd's report, the D, C, government bore $805,682 of the costs.,." Washington District opens after long, cold winter By Rye Slye Nevada City newspaper faithfully chronicled stories about the rugged winters experienced by the oldtimers, Here are more accounts of those trying times, All are from the Nevada City Daily Transcript unless otherwise noted. xk * The six beef cattle that left Nevada City for Washington Thursday, reached the Central House that day. Friday they were driven through to Washington. They have been considera~ ble reduced in weight since leaving Marysville, (March 29, 1890.) * * * Beginning Saturday the Nevada City--Washington stage will start running after being shut out by snow for more than threemonths. Wagons will be used from Nevada City to the line of deep snow, also from the top of the South Yuba grade into Washington. Through the snowbelt narrow sleighs, drawn by horses hitched tandem, will be used, Passengers, mail and express will be transported. The first stage will leave Nevada City at 4 A.M. (April 5, 1890.) During the long weary hours and days of the snow blockade at this place no one at any time was in an actual starving condition, but our daily bill of fare was somewhat limited, and to say the least, not very nourishing. For about six weeks our menu was: Breakfast -Hot boiled potatoes, A cup of hot water, with salt on the side. Lunch -Cold boiled beans, Cold potatoes. Brown bread, Salt and water on the side. Dinner--5 P, M. -What was left at lunch, warmed over, A cup of hot water and salt on the side. Don Carlos, Ormonde. Wrote April 14, 1890, (April 16, 1890.) * * * There was six ft. of snow at the Central House Saturday. The Washington stage, on its way to Nevada City, was forced to stop there over night, finishing the trip yesterday. (March 31, 1893.) “Big Snow of 1904." The Nevada County Daily Miner in the last days of February 1904; solemnly relates the details of this storm, in the Washington District: "The snow has washed off the Washington road and the stage now goes through on wheels. The stage driver reported that a large log, perhaps 100 ft. long, fourteen ft. in diameter, was seen floating down the South Yuba River, past Washington, and that it plunged along at a terrible speed. The Flying Dutchman, ‘across the river at Red Point, a quarter of a mile below Washington, was carried away. An immense slide on the Maybert road above Washington, brought down hundreds of tons of earth and rock, blocking all traffic, so that the mail had to be taken to Maybert on foot. The pipe line to the Gray Eagle mine was demolished and a pig was killed near the mine." ** * During the winter of 1937-1938; when the District was "snowed-in," a man walked into Washington from the upper Spanish mine--"snow up to hisneck"’ --to report that they were "out of groceries." He purchased a bottle of gin for $4.90 and a loaf of bread at the Washington store and took off to walk back to the mine, (From John Austin Crowley, Storekeeper at Washington at that date), hEYHOLE NEW YORK—GOP peacemakers are hard at work trying to heal the breach _ between New York’s Conservative Party and the Republican organization to prevent a

damaging split in the prospective Nixon-Agnew vote, insiders say. LOS ANGELES — Fears stemming from growing awareness of the crime problem in urban areas has subStantially boosted national sales of special locks, alarms and other protective devices in recent months, according to industry sources. Nevadal County Rainfall Gauge NEVADA CITY Max. Min. R, Sept. 25 83 38 .00 Sept. 26 84 41 00 Sept. 27 84 41 —,00 Sept. 28 83 41 00 Sept. 29 84 42 00 Sept. 30 78 38 = 00 Oct, 1 70 38 = .00 Rainfall to date 1.09 Rainfall last year 1,20 GRASS VALLEY Max, Min, R, Sept. 25 88 47 ~—-.00 Sept. 26 91 > Sept. 27 89 49 .00 Sept, 28 91 49 00 Sept. 29 89 50 —-,00 Sept. 30 85 44 = ,00 Oct. 1 14 45 .00 Rainfall to date 1,28 Rainfall last year 50 CALIFORNIA SPEARS NORMA ELLINGTON, Beverly Hills — “When parents everywhere accept their own _ individual responsibility for disciplining their children, instead of expecting it to come from law officers and teachers, then maybe we'll get somewhere.” SIR RONALD MARTIN HOWE, ex Scotland Yard investigative exec. on Calif. tour—“Fraud cases are much more interesting than murders. After all, in a murder case the best witness is never there.” JOHN J. MURTHA, S.F.— “The past is in the past but is it too much to expect our political leaders to learn just a little from history?” PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY NEVADA COUNTY PUBLISHING CO, $01 Broad Street Nevada City, Ca, 95959 Telephone 265-2471 Second class postage _paid at Nevada City, California, Adjudicated a legal newspaper of general circulation by the Nevada County Superior Court, Juce 3, 1960. DecreeNo, 12, 406, Subscription Rates: one year, $3.00; two years, $5.00, 1967 PRIZE-WINNING NEWSPAPER of the CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION & Ghost writer? "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” — words that have a familiar and welcome ring. But it is a pity that some of the most vociferous supporters of these words and the document in which they are found, think they apply only to themselves, On Sunday, the 15th, Constitution Day was observed in Nevada City with an excellent parade and appropriate speeches. The day, sponsored by the Masonic fraternity, is part of their Constitution Month program, and is patriotism of the kind needed to protect our way of life, our traditions, and our rights as individuals, But now The Grass ValleyNevada City Union is under fire because one of the Constitution Day backers claims the big event was short-changed from a publicity angle. Whether the criticism is justified or not, it's clear the correspondent has a right to his opinion, But, so, of course, has the newspaper a right, a right to decide how much space is to be allocated to the various events that may be of interest to its readers. Blasting the press for real or alleged indifference to one's pet projects is the inalienable right of every American, like booing the umpire, and many an American participates in salvos at the purveyors of the news, In fact, for some citizens it ‘has become a way of life. ' But there's no need of worrying about the press, It has long been able to defend itself. As everyone knows, one ofthe best ways of expressing one's © opinion is by writing a letter to the editor, And this was done recently when one Ezra Bacon, whoever he may be, submitted a letter critical of the paper and charging failure to grant enough space to the Nevada City celebration. The Union is big enough to take care of itself and needs no help from The Nugget, But what does concern us is Mr. Bacon, He is not listed in the usual places including the voter registry where you would expect to find a supporter of the U.S, Constitution, and we couldn't locate anyone who knows him. The fascinating mystery prompts the query: Will the real Ezra Bacon please stand up? THRIFTY Sez— GETON THE THRIFT-GO-ROUND BUY ANDHOLD U.S. SAVINGS BONDS .