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Pottstown Mercury READ ERS ud THE POTTSTOWN NEWS Published every morning except Sunday by PotUtown News PubllaUlcg Co. Sins Strceu. Phone 6000. WILLIAM President SHANDY HILL. General Manager EDWARD ROSENBERG.

News Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES 37 carrier 2ic per Week. $13 per Tear. By mall (payabU strictly In advance) Six Three One Tear Months Months Month Within ISO $13X0 $3.45 JUS All Other 1500 7iO 3.75 1.25 the name and complete address of the author must accompany erery contribution but on request will not be published. Letters not cxcecdinc 230 words will rccclTe preference. TIME AND THE RIVER Reader Asks What Can Make Burgess Act Entered ai Pottstown Postottlce as 2nd class matter MEMBER OP THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press entitled exclusively to the use lor republlcatlon or all local news printed lu this newspaper; as well as all AP news dispatches All rights of special dispatches herein are also reserved FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1953 Think naught a trifle, though it small appear; Small sands the moiin- jn my life- tain, moments make the year, trifles Young.

and A Call to Duty pOTTSTOWN'will elect a burgess and ten councilman this Fall. This is a cali to duty--a call for honest, ambitious, civic-minded citizens to volunteer 'for the finest service on this earth--service to their community. Pottstown needs BIG- men for these jobs. The borough is full of little men, taking everything, giving nothing. They need not apply for the jobs.

Pottstown needs selfless men, who will work diligently for the good of the community, who will enforce the laws without fear or favor, who will regard citizen ajike. Men self-interest need not apply for the jobs. Citizens with, special interests applicants. The jobs are for persons who will serve the public good not try to get much out of the jobs as "they can. Pottstown needs men.

Volunteers should step forward! They are urged to lend their names, to a cause for progress. Voters arc Get Rid of Him! To Ike Editor: That was an ironic note the other day, wasn't it, that police arrested a man they believed to be driving while drunk, but couldn't prove it and had to let him go because (here was no police physician to examine him. It's been four-Jong years since Pottstown's police physician quit, and all that time, I've been reading about Burgess Griffith's promises to appoint a new one. Maybe it'll take another four years, or maybe we'll have a couple of fatal accidents on our Pottstown streets before the burgess can be stirred to action. Honestly, I never saw such a town Why the people here put up with the procrastination and endless double-talk of their chief executive is more than I can possibly understand.

Out. and cities recall laws, so that the people can get rid of an official when they find out he's not doing his job. It would be a good thing for Potlstown if we had some way to dump these lazy, incompetent officials out into the street when they show they have nothing but contempt for the people who elected them and no intention of carrying out the duties they swore they'd do when they took office. Pottstown SIXTH WARD Women Do Good Job To the Editor. This passage is an answer to the letter of the Aroused 'Mother of Reader's Say, Feb.

23). It seems that the "mother" wanted to know what the policewomen were doing on the streets of Poltstown. Personally, I do not pretend to know all that the policewomen are doing However, judging from the many remarks of passcrsby. schoolmates and various other people, plus the small from my own judgment, I think it seems quite evident that the policewomen are doing a splendid job. Stationed at various dangerous intersections, where policemen are not available and where patrol boys could not handle the heavy traffic, the women are doing a thoroughly efficient job.

Stopping traffic for the safe passage of children, restraining eager mothers from breaking up lines of children in order to obtain their sons or daughters, and assuring by their directions a safe, sane and sure passage of automobiles are the important works performed by the Pottstown policewomen. So to you, Aroused Mother, I say: Since the policewomen arc doing such magnificent job, I think that they "Should continue to be on duty. Spring City KD 1 RICHARD BUSENKELL READERS SAY BONUS Many more letters to the editor appear today on Page 11. You'll enjoy reading the public's opinion. Turn to Page 11 now.

Think the Editor: Again' To the Editor: If aroused Mother of Reader's Say, Feb. 23) had had her children's interest at heart, her letter would have complimented the policewomen and not degraded them. I wonder if this ungrateful mother has ever crossed at an intersection where there were no lights or police for protection. Well, we have and you must dodge cars at the risk of your life. We school pupils know how much they have helped us.

We can now cross (he street without 'to suggest the best names in the com- amount of knowledge I have gathered You, Aroused Mother, -should hang i Writp nrmv nr rail i Write or call the editor! Must the. Whip be Out? pOUNCILMAN Paul Marshall and his way committee took a commendable attitude the other" night when they ordered Building Inspector Arthur, S. "Kepncr to enforce the It- may seem strange that borough ployes must be ordered'to enforce the law, Lut that seemed to be a necessary job for Mr. Marshall and his" committee. The building inspector had been issuing building permits without obtaining bonds to insure street construction.

He seemed to have no excuse for his dc- relictio'n of duty, but promised: "There won't be any more issued as far as I'm concerned." The job of cracking the whip always is one. It was too bad Mr. Mar- shall'and'his committee had to assume this attitude. But when public employes refuse to-do the-work-they're being paid for, the terrific-squawk. -It might be a --good other borough committees were to investigate other employes are performing their duties--or doing as they please.

The borough'business pne and a -costly one. JDrpnes-can increase 1 the cost. Conscientious workers likewise can relieve' the burden on taxpayers. your head- in shame for saying that Mr. Strange should not have bought them uniforms.

Keep it up. policewomen. You're doing a wonderful job for us school children. All I can say to you, Aroused Mother, is think again: Pottstown TWO GRATEFUL PUPILS Inspect for Safety To the Editor: Automobiles must be inspected twice each year in Pennsylvania to prevent accidents. Why isn't something done to prevent accidents caused by home heaters? Hardly a'week goes by during the Winter that there is not at least one narrow escape for families from faulty heat- ins systems.

The State could arrance inspection periods once each year or whatever time period it establishes for the maximum safety. Most home owners look after the safety of their own lives and of their property "but those who rent usually have to depend on their landlords to care for" their heading systems. Those who rent homes should not be obliged la hire the services of a heating contractor to go over the systems in the homes they rent. The result is the heating systems do not get the inspections they should since landlords are not anxious to spend money to have men go over them only-to find nothing wrong. In almost every, case everything will be found to be in working order but there is always that isolated case which can cause hardship.

The only way to get home owners to make regular checks of heating-systems is to make inspections" compulsory-by" law. The result would be as advantageous as.ha%'ing periodic automobile inspections. Pottstown RD 2 RENT-PAYER Price Control That Works IN one atjeast, inflationary trend has reversed-itself with a vengeance. As of December 30, "1952 average wholesale meat prices were 20 percent lower thin the levels of August 29, the high point of the year. Declines in some grades of beef at wholesale have been as much'as 30 percent.

Meat industry a while lower prices at retail aren't the same' for all grades and by watching specials yen can get more mileage for your meat money than you could a.short while back. This is especially true if you will remcm- Ler that there is a lot of good meat besides center-cut pork chops or steaks, from top grades of beef. The reason for the downward trend in meat prices is easy to find. It lies in the nature of the meat industry itself which is a living example of the working of the law of supply and demand. There are 4000 plus meat packing comoan- ies that compete with each other, botii for meat animals and customers.

This widespread two way competition assures instant rc-sponsc to supply and demand pressures. At present.there is greater meat production. More beef cattle and more hogs have been coming to market and consequently, prices have tended downward. That's all there is to it. Although no-one can tell 'with certainty what may happen to prices four of five weeks from now, there will be plenty of meat for everyone because record numbers of cattle now are on feed in the corn belt.

Supply, demand and competition, these sro the great balance wheels of American enterprise. As long as they arc permitted to function in a free market our living standards will continue to amaze the world. They constitute a natural price control syrtem that works for consumers as well as producers 24 hours a day. WASHINGTON Eisenhower to Change Press Conference Style By RAY TUCKER WASHINGTON', Feb. 26 A extremely important reform in President Eisenhower's press conferences will mean a freer and more reliable flow of news to the American people.

Although not sufficiently emphasized in news dispatches, his dismissal of an official and personal claque from these sessions marks a great and needed innovation. These outsiders stood between the President and the people. Here is how it worked: 0 A SQUEEZE PLAY: i Roosevelt and Truman used to invite a select group of friends to these interviews. They consisted of Cabinet associates, Generals and Admirals, the White House secretariat, Party politicians and even members of their families--Eleanor, and Anna Roosevelt, Margaret Truman. Roosevelt likdd to perform for them; lie was always at his most theatrical with them on hand.

In addition, although there was no justification except in wartime, tljey permitted a score of government press agents from the departments to attend. Sometimes, they filled the' conference room so that there was hardly enough space for working reporters. This claque served a useful purpose for the White House. By parry, ing or laughing off reporters' questions, it protected th'cir boss and covered up the news. It was reminiscent of the paid admirers actors use to hire in the early, primitive days of the theater--to applaud their employer and shout down his critics.

Many a time, when Roosevelt or Truman-responded to a query with a hostile quip or brushoff, this paid claque would burst into laughter, which ridiculed and belittled the 'inquisitive''re- porter. After a few such experiences, even veteran correspondents preferred to confine themselves to innocuous or friendly questioning. The Voice of Broadway By DOROTHY KILGALLEN Town" heave-ho Gossip in Gotham SPECULATORS WHO had 'em wanted $85 a pair for opening night seats to the Rosalind Russell musical, "Wonderful Las Vegas quietly gave the to a Hollywood playboy this week to avert a Western version of the Jclke mess. The story's due to break either in Reno or in Hollywood, but they didn't want it to happen under a Las Ve-gas dateline Hey, is it true Christine has a beau--an cx-GI Brooklyn? Dick Haymcs is having a Manhattan h'i 1 with a Queens columnist, Eileen McDonald The big bidding on the AVest 'Coast is for Shirley Temple's contract. Now that she's moving back to the land of sunshine the eager agents figure she's a natural for TV films even if she sticks' to her resolve not to return to the full length movies.

Newsmen might inquire if it's not true that Barbara Ruick, the skyrocketing new MGM starlet, was secretly married to arranger-composer Frank Howren in Mexico City about three months ago. The story her friends hear is that Metro bosses arc looking high and low for Howren in an attempt to get the marriage annulled--then start her off on a big romantic buildup with Robert Horton, one of their upcoming young screen heroes. (Tip to the studio: Howren is route from New York to Hollywood via auto.) Rosalind Russell Grace Hartman's bridegroom, Norman Abbott, will make his flicker debut in the next Donald O'Connor musical. Grace is touting him as another Mickey Rooney Anything to the report that Rodgers and Hammerstein may buy the Warner Theater and rename it? .2 THERE'S BIG jlory behind the story of 3-dimensional pictures The Palace was negotiating with Jack Benny when he was stricken with virus A famous photographer, and' his actress wife are on the verge of confirming the rift reports. The big international buzz: Chiang gunboats will soon start in, tcrcc'pting shipping bound ffor South China ports and confiscating all.

war materiel bound for Red China. The experts arc Russian -Navy will not dare to interfere because it would mean passing through too much United Nations naval power and would be "too great a powder keg," The town's big inystcrj: Why Jackie Glcason exited from La Vie En Rose almost a week before he was supposed to end his engagement. 'Bored with bandlcadlng? AN IMPORTANT hotel executive was the first biggie to be approached by a blackmailer as a result of the Jelke case. The DA's office is said to know about it Cara Williams Barrymore has opened a dress shop in Hollywood Jack Carter, the comedian, is another show biz flu victim Pola Negri. who was declaring bankruptcy not so long ago, must have hit a fresh jackpot.

Her mink coat is new and luscious. Grampaw Oakley PUNKIN CORNERS, Lditor, The February 26. Dear Sir Brother: Wai, I sec by the papers where ex-President Truman's memoirs won't be published until two years from now. That's a long lime, but, then, we all know Harry i has a long memory: The of i Democrat says maybe HST is waiting for the GOP adminis- (ration in make fancy, mistakes. And -say: I don't think the a In granting Alaska statehood has anything to do with it--but its Mt.

Trident sure is blowing its stack! Hopiu' you air same, CRAMPAW NED OAKLEY CRUEL AND EMBARRASSING: This subtle and indirect form of censorship-- especially cruel and embarrassing to young news gatherers at Washington. And yet, as men actively covering State, Treasury, Defense, Agriculture, Commerce, it wasl they who frequently asked the questions which produced information of bread-and-butter importance to their millions of readers. Eisenhower plans (o have only his two press secretaries--Hagerty and Snydcr--with him at these conferences. Now and then, when problems affecting specific departments arc especially important, he will ask the appropriate Cabinet member or expert on the subject to attend. Although this iv seem like only shop talk and a discussion of trade practices to the average reader, the disappearance of this biased and interfering claque will make for better and more impartial reporting of the Government's top policies.

Contrary to advance reports, and as forecast here. Eisenhower plans to permit department heads to give out more rather than less news. As he notes privately, his new program can be put into effect by departmental change of policy and direction as much by legislation. It will be a slow and everyday rather than an overnight, spectacular process. Therefore, the sources for information on the "Eisenhower revolution" will be at the lower levels, not at 1600 Pennsylvania avenue.

FLO.WERS SI LIVING FOR MR. and MRS. JOHN GINDElR North Manatawny street BECAUSE arc celebrating their 44th wedding anniversary. The Worry Clinic By DR. GEORGE W.

CRANE VIOLET is a former school teacher who is now a farmer's wife. "Dr. Crane, my husband becoming addicted' to alcohol but we aren't near any society of 'Alcoholics Anonymous'," she began our interview. "Is there anything that I can do to help him overcome this addiction to whiskey?" a CHRONIC ALCOHOLISM should usually be regarded as similar to the fire escape on a burning building. It is an escape mechanism.

If you recklessly tear the fire escape off the building without first attempting to put out the fire, the victims will try to break forth in some other direction. So first seek the cause that makes'the liquor victim wish to escape via alcohol. Then try to remedy the basic conflict or fear, and you will have a comparatively easy time eliminating the liquor habit. Even an admirable organization like "Alcoholics Anonymous" will not be able to keep its members permanently cured unless it goes to the root of their conflict. When folks arc afraid, they may seek to anesthetize their brain or conscience by alcohol.

Beginning salesmen, therefore, are often so terrified at the thought of contacting an important prospect, that they drink excessively to escape.this inner conflict. WHEN MEN approach the age of 40, they also tend to become sexual hypochondriacs, worried lest they be. losing their masculine vigor. This very worry and self-analysis can soon throw a man into complete psychological impotence in a short time. So, in their terror, these men turn to gambling or reckless driving or younger women or especially to alcohol.

Free yourself from needless sex worries by sending the bulletin ''Sex Problems in Marriage, 1 enclosing a stamped return envelope, plus a dime. In Retrospect 50 Years Ago February 27, 1903 CANTATA religious cantata. "Ruth," was given'in Trinity Reformed church under direction of An- o.son D. Longakcr. Soloists were Bertha Malsberger.

Katie Goldsmith, Mary Eshbach, Marcclla Fryc, William P. Young, William E. Yohn, Dr. W. W.

Dill and BARN FIRE--Fire destroyed a barn on the farm of Irvin Hartenstinc in Limerick tow-nship, a mile cast of Sanatoga park. Crops and a lot of farming machinery were destroyed. Two horses and four cows were saved. 25 Years Ago February 27. 1928 OLD TIME CLOTHING-Hoop skirts, ruffled pantalets, the spiked waist line and cumbersome bus'Je.

also the famous "leg of mutton" sleeves of yester-year were among the styles of by-gone days by buxom farm women of Washington county, this State, at a huge farm show. HOTEL MAN DIES-John B. Baus, 63, proprietor of the Barto hotel, Berks county, for the past 26 years, died from a stroke. He was a member of various fraternal and church organizations. 10 Years Ago February 27.

1943 DROPS DEAD Henry Dinkclockcr. 54, of 227 High street, dropped dead at High arid Kcim streets, victim of a heart attack. He was a World War I veteran having served 17 months. He weighed 400 pounds. NEW APPARATUS The Philadelphia Fire company housed its new $3500 emergency fire truck.

Clymcr Missimcr. was master of ceremonies. The Rov. A. Krotise nude an' address.

The Phillies band played under direction of Beswick. ALL 'AROUND THE TOWN But The Place to Hollywood By EDITH GWYNN HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 26--With the Broadway show. "Maggie," off to a rather dismal start, its star. How's Your Mind? THE ANSWER.

QUICK! 1. Who wore silver buckles on his knee? 2. -Who popularized the word, Keith Andes, is again for the singing male lead in Metro's "Kiss Me, Kate." After all, why use Stewart Grainger (as rumored) and dub in a warbler's voice, when Andes- "has already shown his prowess on stage i a same role? Katie Grayson and A Miller are the i Red Skelton is due to supply the laffs. Kathryn Grayson As soon as Ked finishes up his long-delayed "Great Diamond "The Blue dcss." Looks like everyone who ever set finger to typewriter FOLKS OF FAME--GUESS THE NAME By SHANDY HILL Continued from Wednesday if CHANGE--Time when a hospital was a place where you went to 'die. That idea has been erased in Pottstown's fine, progressive hospitals.

Fear has been dispelled. Many a patient, like myself, has learned that a hospital place where you go to live longer! medicine, learned physicians, surgeons and technicians have pooled resources to prolong the life of man. A hospital is the only place for a sick person, or a person who needs a checkup. There the best medical brains in the community, and the tenderest hands combine to learn what the patient requires for a stronger, healthier, longer life. Every patient is different.

Every body is different. One man's meat is another's poison, So. too. medicine reacts differently on different bodies. Only by observing Jn the quiet and calm of a hospital, only with the tender care of trained nurses can medicos prolong your life.

8 A LESSON in philosophy was taught this patient while he was undergoing observation in the Me- 4 morial hospital. Naturally, he was worried by distressing signs. Doctors agreed he had reason to be wor- ried. But they all cautioned: "Now don't worry! Take it easy!" In the X-ray laboratory an erudite expert philosophized in a manner that hit home harder. He fold the tale of St.

Francis of Assisi who was chided by some unbelievers while he was work. ing in his monastery garden. "What would you do if you knew the end of the was coming tomorrow?" jecringly asked one tormentor. The Saint calmly replied: "I'd keep on hoeing my garden" if THERE'S A 100 percent turnover help in hospitals- That means if the Memorial hospital employed 200 the past 'February 26, there will have been 200 hirings and severances up to yesterday. Some faithful employes will stay, but even I missed some of the fine personnel I grew to know a year and a half'ago when I estivatcd at the Memorial for three weeks.

But there proficient help on'hand, ever-solicitous to make the patient comfortable. actually knock themselves out to be nice" Everybody wants, to gct'-in the I.recall hearing a commotion out in the hall one dinner time. The food servers 1 1. Born in South Boston, he was admitted to practice law irf Massachusetts in 1913, and in lv I the United States District court, were pushing their hot tables through in 1915. He.

served as a member the corridors, bringing" these dandy vic- of tlie Massachusetts House of tuals to the patients. "Push it up closer is heading for the Not Representatives for three years to-the door so I can see him!" bccscd us! We can get crowned 1 around an in the Massachusetts Senate one of the women. Made me feel im- Local' or the last two years as portant, but what'd they think I was? should jprove-real refreshmg-for Democratic leader. He was a Some freak with two beads? member of the 71st and succeed- a change, come June!) THE GWYNNSEY REPORT: John- Wayne not only signed up Peruvian pretty, Pallette, but personally pilots Pilar the glitter spots these eves: Eleanor Holm's new bea'u is Tom Whelan of the tobacco clan Marie Allyson and Buddy Rich, whose hasty wedding was first itemed here, are repenting just Myrna Dell and John Lindsay who've been sorta romancing for several weeks, are now in high gear. But John and Diaija Lynn have no immediate divorce plans Angela Lansbury and Peter Shaw expect their second baybce in time for Easter.

Mary Sinclair, the 3V and Movie beauty, has given up her French wooer in favor of Matty Fox. man of many fortunes While Constance Dowling and producer Ivan Tors are honeymooning, her sister Doris and Artie Shaw arc rehearsing lullabies for their soon-due first-born A HOLLYWOOD star (now tied up here) is due for an awful shock when she joins her husband in Europe, where he's movie-niaking. Such carryings on! Trent about a well-known twist-about- town. "She's got it good! She has a husband, a boy-friend and a fire- escape!" Mentioning J. Wayne up there, we're reminded of the new- plan his Wayne-Fellows Productions is putting into It's one that should gladden the (hungry) hearts of lots of cctors hereabouts.

Most studios are dropping contract players as though they were Jclke witnesses! But W-F, in the face of the latest economy binge, will build a stock company of their own. ing Congresses, and now is minority whip in the 83d Congress. Who is hq? 2. He is a French statesman and has served his country as minister of finance, when he reorganized the French railroads and served as director of the Societe Nationals dcs-Chcmins de Fcr Francais until the World War II broke out in 1939. Gen.

Henri Giraud 'appointed him com-missioner of. transport in Algiers; then he was commissioner communications and merchant marine, then minister of public' works and transport. He served as high commissioner for German affairs in 1945-46, then as a deputy to the French national assembly EVERY PATIENT must get a bang out of Pottstown's friendliness. The clergy, especially, is the job, every day to visit the ill and extend comforting greetings. The grey' la- dies, those volunteer angels of mercy, will'go far out of their way to pay fricndty visits.

Ambulatory patients (those who can wa'lk about) are kind enough to visit with those bedded. And Pottstown's doctors will make a cheery visit, whether the patient's theirs or an- others! No one should fear loneliness when he enters if HOSPITALS are overcrowded todayg because practically everybody has surance. That's a good thing: I mean that almost everybody has hospitalization iiuji. i i i i i nas II and minister of finance. Now he.

bcncflts is making more is--at the moment--premier of his country. What is his name? (N'nmes at bottom of column) i. IT HAPPENED TODAY 1939--Dictator Francisco Franco of Spain officially recognized by France and England. WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE A Y--(JEP-ar-di) -noun; exposure to death, loss or injury; in law, (he danger that an accused person is subjected to when duly put upon trial for a criminal offense. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Today's birthday list includes Joan Bennett, actress: Franchot Tone, actor; Gene Sarazcn, former golf 'star, and Cornelius Joseph Ryan, baseball player.

a HOW'D MAKE OUT? l. Bobby Shaftoe in the nursery rhyme. time and health-alert. Workers are more proficient because they get expert attention. Expectant- mothers don't have a worry anymore.

But while more and more patients are being aided, the help situation is worsening. Hospitals can use volunteer workers who would like to help the less fortunate. They'll accept your offer. And hospitals need more beds. You can help on that, too, if you have a buck or two or ten you'd like to send to the Memorial hospital's building fund." Just put it in an envelope and address it to Charley Wylie.

Your blessings will be tenfold. (The End) minister.of England. Pottstown Sketches "Did anyone crcr you that you have a very attractive balance, Afr. Fidgety?" YOUR HEALTH By HERMAN N. BUNDESEN.

M.D. IN CERTAIN diseases, the patient's life getting more oxygen than the air can supply. However, there are also conditions, such as asthma, when extra oxygen, if it is necessary, must not be- given too rapidly, or it may be harmful. Oxygen is the life-giving, part of the air we bflathe. Oxygen is only about a fifth of natural air.

however, the rest being practically all nitrogen. In certain severe cases of pneumonia, extra oxygen has made the difference between life and death. Serious surgical operations are sometimes followed by oxygen treatment to speed recovery. Coronary heart attack, in which-the blood circulation to the heart m'usclc is decreased, is' another condition where oxygen comes to the rescue. The extra oxygen usually helps in nourishing the undamaged portion of the heart which takes over the actions of the damaged part.

-As we all know, oxygen is.absolutely necessary for the life and nourishment of the tissues throughout 'the body. Oxygen from the air is taken into the lungs, where it is picked up by the blood stream and. carried to all the different body- cells. These cells give off carbon dioxide $as as a waste product, which is carried by the blood in the veins back to the lungs and givsn off into the air when we exhale. Then more oxygen is taken in as we inhale.

In some cases, giving extra oxygen can do more harm than good. is particularly true with seriously asthmatic patients. The reason is that carbon dioxide gas is a stimulus tq the part of the brain controlling Some asthmatic patients- may have such difficulty in breathing that they turn bluish. SPAPFRf NFWSPAPFK!.