The Humboldt Republican from Humboldt, Iowa • Page 2

THE HUMBOLDT PAGE ONE REPUBLICAN, Humboldt, Iowa FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1951 THE HUMBOLDT REPUBLICAN EDITORIAL Published Wookly at Ilnmboldl, Iowa, t-'very Kiiday by JAQUA PRINTING COMPANY Lawrence Jaiina. Kditor Published each Friday at Suninor Aveimo. Iliimboldi. towi. fihil Onlered as second mail matter under iho Act 'of March Tim Hitmljoldi Uopnhllcaii.

ono Tho Ilninbofdt Independent, one year Both tho Itciiiibltcnn iind Independent cim lie purchased for one yoar at a combined rule of An extra eiiargo oovoriiiR wrapping postajro Is made on papers ordoreil outside of Hitmboldl iinil adjoining, varies with the difli-ront rear-lied. Mutes Kiven on application. Torins in Advance Hull's of I'nliliofltinn matters nt legal rales. Cards of llinnks, $1.00 oaoh. Obituary pnnlry and HKIH of wedding present'! published under protest.

No di'-inlay advertiHin.a or paid notices of any kind will be published on the first piis; 1 N'o advertising rid lots v. ill lie inserted with tho news matter. RANDOM THOUGHTS Inductee's Adjustment To Military Life IOWA'S NEW GAMBLING LAW IS NOT A GOOD ONE I We almofit saw a case of justifiable homicide this afternoon, iSalnr- day I. Parking space was nl a premium. One parked car started to back out from the curb.

A car look- ine for a place to park stopped I i wall for the backing cur lo got oiii of the way so it could park. Must as tho backing car started i into ibe traffic another car swooped Into the vacant space and parked. Not only that, lint Ibe driver of the car thai parked turned with a hla; grin to the waiting car. -We thought for sure we were g.i- iiiK to see a few fists swinging and t-oiiip loosened teeth. Hoy.

was the driver of that wailing car mad! To toll the iruth. we were disappointed that the driver of the robber didn't get soundly thrashed. lie had it coming. lie must be the kind that passes on hills, cuts in front of other cars, and does all the other thinsK that make tho mounting loll of anloniobile accidents. another accident looking for some place to happen.

Iowa now hfis now law that was pushed through (ho legislature by Attorney General Bob Larson. While we are in complete sympathy with Larson's efforts to eliminate organized gambling in Iowa we do not like the new law and we believe it goes too far. So far, that we believe it will eventually become a- companion of Iowa's blue that are still on the books but completely disregarded. Either that, or it will be amended by the legislature, or by rulings of the state supreme court when some of its silly and unworkable provisions come before that court. It is impossible to enforce a law that is unpopular and if the attorney general attempts to enforce the new Iowa law in all its implications he will be out of office quickly and the new law will be remodeled, or repealed, just as that "noble experiment" the 18th amendment, was repealed.

I Maurio Crabbe, in the Eagle Grove Eagle, has dis- cussed the new gambling law and some of its silly implica- tions. We reprint his remarks below: i The Anti Gambling Law iii'c also illegal. apparatuses for gambling, Iowa has a new gambling law. It was modeled after the Minnesota law but admittedly goes much further. Some legislators feel that it has gone too far and will weaken the law making it unenforceable like several of Iowa's "blue laws" which are still on the books but completely overlooked by all law enforcement agencies'.

Nearly everyone was in favor of stopping slot machines and syndicate gambling. The Minnesota law has that purpose primarily and stops there. The Iowa law takes care of that type of gambling plus many other games of chance that are generally accepted by the public. For instance the mere possession of a poker table is illegal. You can play poker for thousand dollar stakes on the kitchen table as long as they don't catch you passing the money.

But you can't play bridge on a poker table. Possession of the table is illegal. Under the clause which lists "slips of door prizes and drawings for war bonds put on by Chambers of Commerce, lodges and churches become illegal. The slips of paper used for chance are illegal. These small punch cards which have been used by stores and individuals to raffle off a blanket or a tin-key Dice, one of the commonest are not illegal.

The dice tables however an- illegal. Like poker, theoretically you could roll dice on the? bedroom floor to your heart's content, it' yon aren't caught passing the money. But. you can't play jacks on a dice table. Possession of the table is illegal but possession of the dice is not.

Bingo and the corn game in all of the variations are also definitely out. Originally the bill included possession of playing cards as illegal. Holh the senate and house ganged up on this provision and forced an amendment eliminating the possession of playing cards. It was the only arnendent pul over however. Drug stores selling playing cards under thisi provision would have been subject to losing their licenses for the mere possession of the cards.

During the debate in the and house on the bill there legislators who were against any gambling law. There were others who wanted a less and there were some who fell thai ihe Iowa law was too lax in some instances and too severe in others. In full force of the Attorney (idle-nil's office was behind the law as it stood and Hob Larson was lumping all persons who wanted to amend it as enemies of the law. ()ur own representative got caught in this grouping when actually his voting and his views on the bill indicated that he belonged to the group which wanted lo add power to of the bill and let up on oilier sections. Now it is up to local law enforcement agencies how the law will be enforced.

There will probably of court tests to clarify the provisions of the 1 Some law enforcement officers will decide in their own minds which provisions they are going to enforce and which they will overlook. Others will go all out to enforce the letter and spirit of the law. We only hope that it doesn't curtail loo many accepted public activities until the law loses public respect to the point that, even the slot machine's and syndicate gambling enterprises spring up again. Our subscription list is composed of ovor three thousand names, from "Smith" and "Jones" to tho ni-'iro complicated arrange- monls of loiters, and pronunciations which are not in hooping with tho spelling. Our own nanio, Jaqna, is so often mispronounced and misspelled.

We think it is a plain we grit all sorts of spellings on our letters and clrciilarii, from to Thoro used to bo a family at Rutland whoso name was ono hard to pronounce and harder still to spoil correctly. It was pronounced "llev on -ow ski" and it was pel led "Dziowanowski." When wo worn a little shaver wo thought it was groat fun to help Dad in the office by waiting on customers. One day a follow came in Iho office and we bounced over to tho counter to wait on him. Me said ho wanted to pay his subscription and that his name was "Viou." Wo looked all through the subscription file and couldn't find the name. So we looked again and wore very emharassed because wo could not locale it.

Tho man had said "Viou" and wo combed the list thoroughly, with no suits. Dad was silting at. his desk Rotting a from oin- efforts and ho finally said, "Why not ask tho man bow ho spells it?" Much to our surprise and embaiTas- mciii Hie subscriber said, was our first experience willi names that are not spoiled as they are pronounced anil we have never forgotten it. (Kdilov's note: This article Is for the now inductee or those who face liuinclioii. lo help him adjust to military life.

A Stale University of Iowa psychologist and psy- give many ideas that will brlp the Inductee adjust lo mill- try 'llcrapturing his boyhood love of adventure may servo the modern well in the of to the ways of inllilarv life. Thin Is the opinion of two mem- i hers of Ibo department of psychiatry in the State University of Iowa college medicine, Dr. Frank K. t'oburn, professor of psychiatry, and Dr. W.

W. Morris, professor of clinical psychology. Moth served in World War II. The veteran of the last war may paint a grim picture of military service for the younger men, Dr. Colinrn sayn.

It tends to Inflate the ego to describe the bad I lino lie there is some tendency for the tale to increase with time, ho adds, Drawbacks of military Hfc must bo faced, both men say. Civilian lives are Interrupted, and the health or life of the inductee may be endangered. Hut military service is a situation which many individuals must meet, and not to make the best of it will only make il harder for the inductee himself. Kxporience that tho chief reason men dread military service is their fear of the unknown. Dr.

Morris says. They do not know what their now life' will be like or what their own assignments will bo. He suggests that, until military assignments are made, the inductee can make tho experience much easier and more pleasant for himself and his family if he attempts to regain a little -of his. boyhood excitement about, the idea of experiences In faraway lands, working together with other men. Dr.

Coburn mentions pioneer And did you kiviw thai in tho now telephone directory there are thirty-six "Andorsoioin" listed? There arc only oiglu "Smith" listed so hero in llmnlioldt, at least, the Smiths arc in tho minority. TWENTY YEARS AGO liouald lierkhlinor. son of Miami j. K. llorklilnifr west of town, was taken lo the hospital for surgery for arulo intestinal obstruction.

Mrs Hans I.iMining of Thor was hospitalized for infection in both ears. Tin- ease of tile receiver of the late Slate hank of Hiinihohl! vs. I). M. Sterns, who Uiis stockholder, was- tried in local district court and then was lo the supremo court.

The latl-r upheld Hie decision of I lie lower eonrl Ilial held Sterns lor an assessment of ftl.fiun against Ills shares of KI ick. ami Mrs. Kred II. Tafl. wlio were married Huniboldl LM.

1.SSI, celebrated their gulden anniversary at their home in Siiniu Municu, Calif. I'lie school bnildlim in Cruvo was of ajiout $150 of gate receipts of the last basketball game there. A hole had been made in the cement wall of the vault. Mrs. Emma Coyle of Humboldt was presented in a group of Indian songs at the meeting of the Dos Moinos Woman's club.

Xols N'iolsen of Huinholdt suffered a fractured ankle when a strong wind blew a half-felled tree over on him. He was cutting wood on the KM Krickson farm north of town when It happened. Will McKim of pear Hardy was injured when his cur crashed over a Ill-foot embankment' into a dredge ditch, and his wife j-eceived a cut. A spindle in tile front wheel broke, causing him to lose control of the car. Rural properly in Humboldt county is valued at $39,941,705 according to information in tho pre- liminary'census report on the county larms lor It is', based on the 1.475 farms in' HnihJioldt county with a total of averaging -Per farm.

Tho homo on tho PorryJ.ann- ing farm south of Bradgate was destroyed by fire March 2.J Practically all Hie furniture! and cloth- ins of the Will limning family, which resides on the farm; was saved. I-'lamos started on tho roof from chimney sparks. .1. II. and Sons Construction company charge breach of contract in a suit for damages filed against, the Algona independent school district for the creel ion of a high school and junior e.illege building.

Mayers charged that the school district failed lo live up to Us payment agreement. Interest in tho local school election was decidedly lacking as shown by Ibe fact that at p. m. only voters had visited the polls at tin- llnniholdl city hall. I'nconscious for the past several days suffering from heart ill 1 the Rev.

K. Ross. retired Methodist pastor, d.iod March It at bis home in north ilnmboldt. He was Ihe father of Mrs. 11.

P. of Humboldt. Anils Stoebo completed ihe two-year elementary course und Constance ('ran the one-year rural course ut lowu Stale Teachers college with ilic closing of Ihe win- lor term. Mr. and Mrs.

Anton Sloe- be attended commencement exercises. The new firm that pnrchatiod Hie bus Hue that runs between I-'orl Dodgi- and Algona dropped the station at I. i forcing l.ivoriiuiro residents lo caleh the bus "on tin; fly." days in America, for example, a time when thcspirit of adventure greatly aided men in the dangerous work they had to do. Children "playing soldier" nl- ways know they can go home for dinner, Dr. Morris points out.

Heal soldiers "play for keeps." of course -but retaining that fact uppermost in his mind will harly help tho Inductee make the most of tho situation. Americans today tern' to place a great deal of emphasis on the idea of safety first. Dr. Coburii says. It is all right as a motto in traffic, he states, but as a life motto it Is sometimes foolish.

In civilian life, men who are too concerned with safety not only fall to make the contributions they mighty but also fall to find tho satisfaction they might have found. Working enthusiastically at one's capacity often creates its own reward in the face of tho worst kind of circumstances. Doth In civilian life and in war. he adds, the accomplishment of goals Is the Important thing. To accomplish them, one must sometimes' take a risk.

Most of us accept the defense fit our country as a worthwhile goal, he points out. so we must prepare for a war and fight it, if necessary. Actually, if men will examine the problem cooly. there is much to be sained from military service, both Dr. Coburn and Dr.

Morris agree. They point out the fine school and job records of returned veterans as a result, of the maturity and understanding which they gained during mlltary duty. And the individual's chance of getting an assignment to a military specialty in which ho is interested and has some specific- talent fairly good, Dr. Morris says, since half the jobs in tho military service are jobs which also exist in civilian life. Hoth men warn, however, that iho tendency to regard tho armed services as vocational education Institutions is likely to lead to dis- illusionment on the part of the recruit.

The function of tho military services is lo defend the country. Not all combat training may sometimes be a liability which will 'reel I re considerable adjustment following, discharge. Two maturing factors inherent' in military life are the necessary separation from home and family and tlio-opportunity to meet many types of people. Ovorprotocted boys often find in military life their first independence and learn the important asset of making their own decisions, the doctors remind. Nearly all servicemen are exposed to a wide variety of persons and places, and 'as a result have a much more realistic view of life.

Sharing common goal with others is an experience many men have never had until they enter military service, they point out. Recruits often enter service from school or job, where they have boon compel ing for grades or advancement. Competition tends to separate persons, and it is often difficult to see a group goal. In military life, men share both the lonK-rahiro goal of defending their country, and. particularly In an immcdialo Kiwi of be- ina efficient at a special military tusk.

Dr. Coburn and Dr. Morris say The warm, personal relationship fostered by working a shared goal can be a sallslylng The measure calls for iiros to dotertnlrin the all slate employees. Ini-hiilin'ji teachers and and cheering experience. CAPITOL NEWS LETTER (Weekly news rolpnsp of (lie Iowa Press Association.

Tlir material contained heroin dot's noi necessarily conform In the editorial policy 01 this newspaper.) At Home Members are I ho of the legislature "at home" this week, during: usual in-day spring recess. The period can hardly be culled a vacation from legislative duties. I for tlu- time of most lesislators will be pretty well occupied by vis- i its from their constituents. There will be no more bills introduced, except for committee bills and the work of the Assembly will be pretty much confined to consideration of the thousand or more measures already Introduced. I)y the time the.

members Ret back from the recess, refreshed and foitlfied by closer contact xvith their voters, legislative; action will speed up nnriiiK the remaining 40 days or so ofithe session. At least one member of tho Assembly will bo taking a "postman's holiday" during the rccsss. and Mrs. mil Nicholas have accepted nil invitation to visit tho legislatures of Arkansas and Tennessee which are now in session. the bills will in the- house.

Municipal City official will bavo four- year'terms hereafter, under terms of a bill passed by Iho Senate. The bill was one of a series of bills propaivd by nil Interim committee. The measures have had fairly smooth sailing in Iho Senate under tho guidance of Senator llal- Icry and Senator Dykohonso. Indications are that have roupher goini Hliind Tost Senator Ray (Jlllosple of Madison has introduced a bill would cause any person on an OMVI charge, either to submit to a blond test or. if he refused to submit to the test, automatically driver's license for six months.

The bill recognizes tho difficulty of securing a conviction on an 'intoxication charge and would in effect permit the drivor to act as liis own judge and jury. J.ojiillj- Measure All anll-Commuulst bill proposing stiff penalties for Communistic and other subversive activities has lieoii filed in Iho Iowa or tfijio.lu'iv Wiis bo grounds for dismissal. The lilli contains it penally of it fine up'to and -') years In -prison tq'r anyone convicted of lunching, eoh'f spiring or- committing (he ovef- tlirow of Iho government. Tho penalty would apply uhto to persons 'found guilty of helping or knowingly contHlmt; Ing 10 subversive organizations. Rules and regulations to doter'i mine insl who' Is subversive pejf' son would ho lofl to state iriicHiy.

cal governmnnls. courts, mid life schools tor drafliiig; i Sen. 'Doud III) "of one of the 11 sponsors oil'Iho biijl. said II is aimed primarily nt odtU catiomil' Institutions. He name any particular one had In mind.

Under the nlonsUi'o n'ojit! of sliilo cojloges would oltglbto fitt slate'Aid liiilVss mid Until tlfe i school provided evidence thnljl'il which llo Mubverslvos on Its arrested had 'laken'stepA to have such' pCfj sofrk it'Kisler. Tli'o attorney general, under Ufa bill, would maintain complete rej-i ords of all such information t'(m nlRhed to him by legal authoi-ltieji. On More 'government havel'been reported outof conf- mlttee for action in the Iowa sell' ale. The bills are others of, maitv I.KTTKIt';'?, (Continued on PaKe It Has Arrived Try l.t Crosse-Blackwell JAMS JELLY PRESERVES Just In Stock Up Now PARKAY Per Pound Cinch Cake Flour 3 Packages $100 WE DELIVER PHONE 74 It PAYS to Trade at Sisson's Consumers ATTENTION WE INVITE YOU TO SEE OUR FREE SHOW ww Kozy Buildings We have a load of Kozy Buildings coming in March 27th, could gel you any kind of a building you might want if we get your order in the next few days. FRIDAY MARCH 16, 1951 i Beginning at 1:15 P.

ML HUM OTA THEATRE Humboldt, Iowa BIG VAUDEVILLE ACTS 3 Pen Hog Houses 6 Pen Hog Houses Brooder Houses Hen Houses $191 and up and up and up and up Get your chick order in us the choice dates are filling fast. Jerry's Hatchery Poultry Market Gerald (Jerry) Kennedy, Owner liumholdt, Iowa Office 128 Res. 677J ON THE STAGE IN PERSON EDWARD TULLOCK The amazing Mr. Tullock f'fff ft THE SEROR TWINS Comedy PantaVnine TONY CAMARATA and his accordian BEttY. WHITE i Personality dancing I ERNIE BURKE The drug slore cowhoy "WAVES OF GREEN" The thrilling motion picture story of American Farm progress in technicolor It's all free courtesy of CO.

Ford Dearborn On Highway 169 and 3 Massey-Harris DeSoto Plymouth Dealers Humboldt.