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The Courier News from Blytheville, Arkansas • Page 8

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The Courier Newsi
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Blytheville, Arkansas
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8
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PAGE EIGHT COURIER NEWS MONDAY, 'APRIL "4, THE NATION TODAY 20-Y ear-Old Lesson Still Vital To Democracies Waging Battle Against Spread of Red Doctrines B.r Marlow WASHtNGTON, April 4. the midst of a Senate debate a question arose about ft book, "Lessons of UK- Last Dcc-arlc," written 20 years by Paul now Democratic Senator I ram Illinois, To be sure it was quoted the way he wanted a quoted, Douglas, serving Jits first year in the Senate, got up and read some of the book himself. What Douglas read was his these reasons, the democratic way of life Is ultimately the government while, as Jolin Stunrt Mill long ago pointed out, it is also the most effective means ol raising the level of civic Intelligence." osophy on the difference between tllelr colU lu ncc office depends, the long-run benefits o( democracy and the long-run dangers of communism. Douglas. 51, and a well-known economist, believes (hat a good society is best reached by peaceful means and that communism, H- chieved by conspiracy and violence, ends in tyranny and degeneracy of government.

He stated his Is the position of democratic thinkers of the clearly, that some of what he said is given here: Most Use Tower to Hold It "Even If the Communists were to seize power, their work of government would inevitably be poisoned by the methods used in al- opponents would naturally be driven to resort to that same method of violence revolution which the CmmtinisUs had embraced. "The Communists would, therefore need constantly to be on their guard against an armed uprising led by those who had enjoyed greater economic and social under former regime. "They would, moreover, suspect such revolts even when not planned and the inevitable result would he the permeation of society by slate svstem ol espionage and the ruthless use of terror as a means of Intimidation. "Such an atmosphere of suspicion and suppression would go far to vitiate the very spirit of cooperative fellowship which the Communists hope to engender by running the industries and government of a coutry for the benefit of the common man. "The disdain which the Commun- Cause for Congestion Of Traffic Removed on WashingtanThoroughfare WASHINGTON'.

April 4. President Truman has stoppct walking lo and from work. '1'h crowds were congesting traffic, til While House explained. Sightseers thronged to watch Mr Truman's dally progress from Blai House, his temporary residence across Pennsylvania Avenue to th White House, now under repair Larger crowds assembled each even- Ing for the return stroll. With the tourist season only beginning, White House officials decided it would cteate less distur- prlvelegcs bance if Mr.

Truman used an official limousine, There were reports, not confirmed officially, that sightseeing gulde.s were charging SI a head to their clients to the presidential crossing. Photo Clue Tliis picture of a blonde teenage girl and a pnwn ticket from a Cincinnati, 0., loan company are the only clues to the identity o( a tall blond youth, thought lo an mnnesia victim, who said he "woke up" in Pittsburgh, Pa. ort Smith Publisher luys Las Vegas Paper LAS VEGAS, April 4. Las Vegas Evening Review- 'nurnal ha-s a new owner Donald W. Reynolds of Ft.

Smith, Ark. Sak of the paper was announced by Publisher Frank Garslde and naalns Director A. E. Cahlan. The puri'luisc price Is estimated at i $500.000.

Reynolds owns five radio and live newspapers in the soulh- we.st. He he plans a $500,000 expansion program and will nialco his home in Las Vcga.s. and Garslde have operated the six-day-a-wcck paper since 1926. Cahlan will remain as managing director. NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL Notice is hereby given that the last will and testament ol Linda Henderson probated In common form by the probate court for the Chlckasawba District fo Mississippi County.

Arkansas on the 19th day of March, 1949. An appeal from such probate can be alfccled only by filing a petition 5u ling the grounds of such 'appeal within six months from the date of this notice. WITNESS my hand and seal this llth day of March, 1949. Elizabeth lilj'the, Clerk. By Stella Cain, D.

C. H. G. Matthews, Executor, Box 483, Blythevllle, Arkansas. O.

W. Barham, Atty. for Executor, Guard Building, Blythevllle, Arkansas, Father Has Son Jailed For Stealing His Car TORONTO. April 4. 1 Robn had his Kenneth, 24, ar- e.slcd on a charge of stealing the annly car.

He said he Ihought the miK man needed a ic.sson. "Soiry son," Hie when court Kenneth lo Ilircc nonlhs in jal! on the charge. ists have for the llltclllgnce and Prolific Mauser Gives Birth to 33rd Litter PITTSBURGH, April 4. Timmy, the prolific cat of the Oakland Police Station, has anothci family but even the police haven't seen the kittens. Thnmy hid her 33rd litter undei the door of the police station Safety courage of the majority leads them, guessed moreover, to keep power In the added: hands of their aggressive "Their venture seems to them the lupreme value and they are naturally unwilling to entrust it to that amorphous mass of people who'-did nothing lo bring It into being.

Only those who have sacrificed themselves (or the new society arc adjudged worthy of directing It. Popular Support Essential "Thev will govern and work for the benefit of the people but not allow the latter to participate in the ultimate decisions of policy. In short, they will hold on to power for themselves. "The truth of the matter Is that whenever men are removed from the bracing necessity of submitting their acts and policies to the ap- proval of the great mass In whose behalf they are supposed to be laboring, they tend to degenerate. Then, shifting to the problem of leadership in a democracy, Douglas said: "The knowledge that they must secure popular support makes leaders more solicitous than they otherwise would be to further the real Interests of those whose approval Director George Falrle, she had sextupleU.

He "She would have to have nt leas 20 to fill all the requests we've re ceived from all over the country." Fahley claims Timmy Is the "bes mouser" in the nation. SAND GRAVEL DIRT FOR FILLS Fur prompt service call 63U2 when you need sand and gravel 01 dirt lo level youi or yard. We also build gravel roads. Oui 4 trucks are able to do the hauling quickly and efficiently. Call for free estimate.

HULON Lilly HOLMES Fhone 6322 FINE CARS AT A FAIR PRICE '49 License on AH These Cars liM7 Chevrolet, very low mileage, clean inside and out. 1947 Ford, radio, healer, ant) scut covers. 19-10 Mercury, new paint and BRAND NEW MOTOR 08 1940 Ford, new paint, equipped with overdrive Chevrolet, good motor, radio and heater 1947 Studehaker Ton Truck, good motor, tires and body Come By Before You Buy Chamblin Sales Co. "Your Friendly Sludehaker Dealer" Railroad Ash Phone 2195 Cyclist Rum Down Auto CANANDAIGUA, N. Y.

bicyclist. Lawrence Green, pleaded guilty to public in- toxlcalkm and paid a $10 flue after he had careened to the left side ol a highway and collided with automobile. 'STUDEBAKER 1 THIS HIGH v.i.? Wh.T It Wouldn't Draw GENEVA, N. Y. Off! cials wondered last winter why took so much coal to heat the city hall.

They found the answer. When the chimney wa.s cleaned this summer, 75 wheelbarrows of soot were removed from it. BABY CHICKS Healthy, Sturdy Buy the Best Master Mix Feed None Finer Lewis Poultry 419 East Main Phone 3317 Sec the MASTER MOWER today at Biytheville Machine Shop Dealer ARKANSAS GROCER CO. Distributor NEW Mobiloil Sleep in C001 Comfort even on the hottest nights! Well, High V.I. stands for high "Viscosity Index." That sounds plenty technical, but it's one of three important (jualitics that make New Mobiloil new.

To you these with an ultra-QUIET It takes a BREEZE to keep you cool! This summer, be surf your family comfort and health benefits of a cool home. Hot, sleepless nights are a definite hazard to their health! Bring them cool comfort of an Conditioning Fan the finest in home cooling equipment! Builders Supply Inc. Wilson Henry South Highway 6t Phone 21S4 Easy Starting Maximum Economy Full Protection PROTECT THE GEARS Gel geared to go ic high speech inrf in lummer heal correct Mobil Gear CUSHION YOUR Make it eaty on you your car by cushion scient rioiion. SAFEGUARD RADIATOR Drain anti-frccfc, flush tor Jnd rusi-pioof uith Mobil AND NEW Mobiloil FOR YOUR ENGINE MAGNOLIA I Have At AM Times For Sale several tractors and equipment, buth new and used I have JohD Deere, Farmull, Ford and other makes. I now have new Ford tractors and equipment ready lot delivery at dealers price.

I will trade lor most anything son have. Terms can bt arranged. See F. C. CROWE I mile south ot Braggadocio, Mo.

D.P.L. NO. 15 COTTONSEED Delinted, treated and Sacked State Certified Germination I 1 Yr. from Station A Ton or Carload; Also Good Alfalfa Hay for Sale Dell. Ark.

Phone FARMERS LOANS On Farm Tractors, rucks Cars and Farm to re- sponsihle people. Also Real Estate Loans and on Farm Lands UNITED INSURANCE AGENCY First Bldg. "Friendly Service" Our Insurance Kates Are Low Handle Your Health With Care When Sickness Strikes, See Your Doctor And Remember Rothrock's For Prescriptions Phone 4451 TO MY FRIENDS NU I IL.t AND CUSTOMERS Call 510 or see me in Ingram Building Ground Flnor. rear Citj Drug Store, 'i'i steps of! Main at United Insurance A PRANK D. UNDERWOOD Say it With Flowers The Flower Shop Glcncoe Hotel BUlg.

I'lume or 2747 DITCH BANK LEVELING PRIVATE ROADS OR ANY G.O.PoetzOilCo. Phone 2089 Railroad Cherry EXCAVATION S.J.COHEN Contractor LYNCH'BLDG. BLYTHEVILLE ARK..

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