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Lock Haven txpress, Lock Haven, June The Lock Haven Express PUIUSHED DAILY WCIPT SUNDAY by Tfcs Lack Printini Ce. M1 W. Main Leek Hqven, fa. Frank D. O'Reilly Publisher 1931-1954.

Frank D. O'Reilly, Jr. President and Publisher Rebecca F. Gross Editor and Vice President Sarah O'R. Loria Secretary-Treasurer ANOTHER OF THOSE FIRST-OF-THE-MONTHIHTERS I 1 Tfct Aueciotcd fttn it entitled the uit for republicotien of oil the local MWI printed in Hiii iwwpoptr AP diipotchtt.

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119.80 19.90 $4.95 Sirvleemin'i month. would have the historian be fearless and incorruptible, independent, a lover of frankness and truth indulging neither hate nor affection, an impartial judge, benevolent towards both sides but giv- ina neither more than iff due, bowing to no authority nor considering what this man or that will think, but stating facts as they occurred." from Lucian the Gretk 2nd century, A. D. Established March 1,1882 Our 76th Year Gossip vs. News A lot of people do not seem to know the difference between news and gossip.

Since our job is to collect and report the news, and since we are sometimes castigated for our failure to print gossip, we find ourselves required, periodically, to re-state the principles on which we base the publication of the news of this com- muninty. One definition of news might be that it includes all occurrences which are of interest to a large number of people. The chief trouble with this definition is that it fails to limit the word "interest." That word covers the situation satisfactorily if it is taken to mean anything which affects the interests, the welfare, the common needs and general activities of the people in community. The word "interest," however, is often used to mean the personal enthusiasm, ranging from benev6Ience to nosey-ness, with whith individuals lap up gossip about the private lives of others. One of our problems, in publishing the news of our communinty Jg that of drawing the proper line information which- affects the public interests of the community and its people, and that which belongs in the realm of private life, no matter how much curious inter- eat it may stir up.

There are some people who want the newspaper to publish as news the gossipy reports which circulate furiously from time to time when individuals get themselves Into personal hot water of one kind or another. There are others who do not want the newspaper to print legitimate news that involves community welfare paramount to any personal interests. Our task is to differentiate between these two categories, regardless of the pressure and criticisms that come from those who want us to print gossip and those who want us to suppress news. Personal self-interest is the factor that usually blinds such critics to the real news values of a situation or incident. A person who has been arrested, for instance, does not stop to consider that the entrance of the machinery of law enforcement into his case is what made it an item of public has the right to know, and the press has the duty to inform the en how the laws are being enforced.

When people are arrested, it is news. However, neither he machinery of the law nor the machinery of the press is super-human. If one man violates the law, and someone complains, and he is chain of events has created news. If another man commits exactly the same violation, and is not detected, or if no one initiates the process that would lead to his arrest, the machinery of law enforcement may not catch up with him, and he may escape the punishment of the law and the publicity that goes with it. Here is a concrete example: A domestic squabble took place a feu- days ago in a community within 10 miles of Lock Haven, It was so noisy and apparently so brutal that neighbors notified the state police.

When the police arrived, however, the combatants had retired indoors, and the police were told there was no trouble. Result, no arrest, no considerable gossip. On the other hand, if the woman in the case had sought the help of the officers, making a complaint and bringing the man before the magistrate's court to insure her future safety, it would have become news, and its publication would be part of the procedure of assuring the community that such were being handled according to the law. Or, if the man in the case had chosen to seek recourse in the same way, the legal processes, with their accompanying news developments, would have begun to operate. Since the couple did not choose to take the situation into the public arena of the courts, the incident remained a private affair.

The neighbors could but there was no public record, and no news! However, some of these gossiping neighbors, in this and similar cases, may recall a comparable instance where such a squabble did land in the magistrate's court, and was reported as news. Overlooking the essential difference that one case was taken into the public realm of law for adjudication, while the other was kept in the private realm of domestic compromise, they often accuse the press of unfairness in publicizing the one and not reporting the other Such criticism misses the main point of the responsibility of the press, which is, not to enforce a code of private morals on anybody, but to shed the clear light of publication on the operations of the public process of law enforcement. This distinction must be kept it is the only basis on which news can be reported fairly. The fairness is based upon the fundamental American principle of equality before the the equally fundamental American principle of the right of privacy up to the point where the intervention of public authority is required. Births and deaths are news, because they are not strictly private events; they affect the community, to the degree that public records are required to be kept.

One can easily see why such records are necessary and why the news of births and deaths has become essential public knowledge. The acts of public bodies are news, because they affect the welfare of all citizens; the publication of such news guarantees the proper transacting of the public business. The procedures of courts are news, from the most trivial hearings before the minor magistrates to the execution of convicted murderers, because the public needs to know how the process of justice is carried out; secret justice is not justice at all. The meetings and activities of all civic groups whose purpose embrace the social, economic, political, and cultural life of the community are also news, because they help make the climate in which all the citizens reside. Bridge parties, vacation trips, business changes, promotions, graduations, and many other events and highlights of personal life are also news, since they affect others and reflect the quality and atmosphere of the community.

But there is a realm which remains personal and private, for any news publication which draws a proper line between its legitimate field of activity and the off-limits area in which individuals can do as they like, up to the point where the community or the law must step in to protect an over-riding public interest. The private lives and personal freedom of American citizens are their own, until they encroach on others to the degree that public authority is invoked. At that point they become news; up to that point they are subject of gossip. Since we deal in news and not in gossip, we cannot permit our judgment of news to be affected by the criticisms of people who confuse the two in their own minds, or whose appetitie for gossip is so avid and prurient that they want their newspaper to become a "Hometown Confidential." and There IT Seems Like Yesterday Fat Ladies Kind Normal Debaters Argued Washington Merry Go Round Congressman Powell Took Refuge in White House During House Vofe on Heffs Canyon By DREW PEARSON Copyright, 1957, by the Bell Syndicate, Inc. WASHINGTON The White House is about the last place in Washington you would expect to find a missing person.

That may be why Congressman Adam Clayton Powell of Harlem, indicted for income tax evasion, was hiding out there while Democratic colleagues searched the town for him to vote for the Hells Canyon dam project. Powell's "yes" vote in the committee would have meant that the highest undeveloped dam site in North America would be developed by a high federal dam instead of giving it to the Idaho Power Company for inefficient low-dam development. Republican Congressmen Edgar Chenoweth of Colorado and Phil Weaver of Nebraska were wavering and appeared ready to vote against the Idaho Power Company if 1he Democrats could line up Powell. But the elusive Negro congressman, pastor of the biggest Baptist church in the world, was nowhere to be found. He had shunned his Washington for several days, and repeated phone calls, local and long distance to New York, failed to locate him.

None of his congressional colleagues dreamed, as the House Interior Committee prepared to vote, that Powell would be in the office of Assistant President Sherman Adams. However, they should have known that Adarns, longtime friend of the private utilities, is the man who has always pulled wires on Capitol Hilt to block public development of Hells Canyon. Most Elusive Man Congressman Powell has established a pattern ducking out on Hells Canyon. Last year he asked Congressman Clair Engle of California to authorize a free trip to Germany just before the Hells Canyon vote. Engle refused.

So Powell went to New York and stayed there. The head of the Sleeping Car Porters, Philip Randolph, tried to get Powell to come back and vote. So did Clarence Mitchell, counsel of the NAACP. So did Negro Congressman Charley Diggs of Detroit. All failed.

At that time the Justice Deparf- menl had intervened to delay a grand jary in New York whicli was considering Powell's indictment. Though Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas Bolan wanted to indict, the Justice Department had issued instructions that the case be sidetracked. So Powell was anxious lo do anything the White House wanted. He did not come back to vote for Hells Canyon.

The big public power project was defeated. But Uiis year Powell was effusive in assuring congressmen that he would be on hand to vote. "How can you fellows think of me like that?" Powell asked other congressmen, his voice heavy with emotion. "I would like to do something to emphasize my good faith in liberal causes. I didn't support the Hells Canyon bill last year because I was angered at some of (hose Senate liberals from the NortlwL-sl who backed a soft civil rights bill." "You can emphasize your good faith and answer some of your critics by signing a proxy vote for Hells Canyon this year," he was reminded.

"I'll cln that," promised Powell. "I'll either be present to voU for tha in my a proxy bill or I'll leave office. Mr. Adams Was Susy It was agreed that the proxy would be picked up and voted by Democratic Rep. Grade Pfost of Idaho, a member of the Interior Committee and a strong battler for Hells Canyon.

However, Mrs. Pfost was unabel to get the signed proxy, though she contacted Powell's office numerous times by phone and in person. Each time she was told by a secretary that Powell hadn't "released" the proxy. Time after time Powell's office was called. Calleri were usually told that the congressman was in New York.

When his New York office was contacted, the word was, "He's in Washington." "Mr. Powell gave me his word that his proxy would be turned over to Mrs. Pfost," his secretary was told. "We happen to know that it has been signed and is right here in his office." But the secretary remained adamant. Finally, as the sour of the vote approached, Powell's secretary burst into tears.

But she would not surrender his proxy. Nor would she reveal where the congressman was. Finally, as the committee began ta vote, a friend of Powell's revealed that he had an 6.39 a.m. date with Sherman Adams. It was then about 9.30.

He called the White House. "This is an emergency," he explained to the White House operator. "I would like to talk to Congressman Powell. I believe he has an appointment with Governor Adams." How's Your I. HOW TO SCORE: Based 100 questions (10 days) with a daily average as follows: 9 or 10 correct answers rates you as a Memory Geataf; 7 or Very Superior; or 8 Excellent; 4, Good.

The correct answers are printed elsewhere on this page. .1. John Paul Jones did, or did not, serve in the Russian navy? 2. Does the "ship of the desert have wheels, a propeller, or feet? 3. What does U.

S. P. stand for on the label of a medicinal product? 4. Sound travels faster in water, iron or air? 5. Which country is our closest Latin American neighbor? 6.

Which rank in the Army corresponds to Ensign in the Navy? 7. Who wrote the book "I 8. What sort of work is done by a cooper? 9. The Frisian islands are off the coast of what country? 10. What is the Capital of South Carolina? The White House operator switched the call to the office of Sherman Adams.

"I would like to talk to Congressman Powell," Adams' assistant was told. "This is very urgent." "Just a second," came the reply. There was a brief interval, then: "I'm sorry, but it is impossible to disturb the governor. Hes' still in conference with Congressman Powell." He remained in conference til after the Interior Committee voted against the high dam for Hells Canyon. What Powell's colleagues in Congress are now watching is to see what the administration does regarding his indictment for income tax evasion.

The Justice Department would have a hard time dropping it because U.S. Attorney Paul Williams in New York is reported vigorously opposed to playing politics with law enforcement. Clinton County Skies MONDAY, JUNE 9 Sunrise 5.37 a.m. Sunsnt 8.42 p.m. Moonrise Tuesday 1.44 a.m.

New Moon June 17 Mars, seen near the Moon, is about 113 million miles from the Earth tonight. The orbits of the Earth and Mars are now carrying these two planets nearer each other at the rote of 340,000 miles per day. Birthday Club Yesterday's birthdays Debra Kay Van Gorder, 5 Judith Kay McClintick, 7 Bruce Edward Andrus, 9 Williams Earl Strouse, 10 Donna Rae Shrawder, 11 Janice Gale Hahn, 11 Jimmy Watkins, 12 Today's birthdays Gayle Y. Confer, 4 to Beggars Say Pan-Handlers By HAL BOYLE NEW YORK (API Things a columnist might never know if he didn't open his mail: That professional street beggars say fat ladies give more generously than slender ones because they are more sentimental. That half the world's population doesn't wear shoes and half has virtually no foot ailments.

That the Eskimos go in for the most advancer! type of housing- waterproof igloos made of plastic foam. Ads in Newspapers That a survey of young house- Trives found that 92 per cent wanted ads in their newspapers, but 62 per cent would prefer TV without commercials. That malaria, one of earth's greatest disease scourges, is rapidly being wiped out in the United States. Not a single case of locally acquired malarias has been reported here in the last three years. A decade ago 40,000 new cases were reported annually.

That one of the best ways to cut down evaporation from your storage tank is to paint it a light is, if it is exposed to the sun. That Catherine the Great of Russia regretted all her life she hadn't been born a man. On royal hunts she insisted on wearing men's clothing. Afraid of Storms That Tsehaikowsky, die Russian composer, was so terrified by electrical storms he would hide from them like a child. While conducting he always supported his chin in his left hand because of a morbid fear his head would literally fall off his shoulders into the orchestra pit.

That many drug stores, in addition to aspirin and insect lotions, also will sell you a short-term life insurance policy to cover you during your vacation. That national defense costs the United States about $15,000 a minute. That a poll showed 62 per cent of American men believe men are more moderate in their habits than women. Only 45 per cent of Uie women agreed! That some humming birds weigh less than a penny. That during prohibition New York City had more speakeasies than it had saloons in the days before Volstead put the cork in the bottle.

That in the time it takes you to read this piece, 25 babies will be born in America (unless you read with your lips, in which case the figure may be 50). Block on Inch Ave. That Inch Avenue in Parsons, is one block long. That a good safety rule to remember on Independence Day is: "He who goes forth with a fifth on the Fourth may not come forth on the fifth." That your chances of getting a heart attack are increased by Compulsory Military Training Items from the back files of The Express 60 Years Ago 7595 THE BIG smokestack at the new fire brick works in Mill Hall was erected by George Hawkins, Harry Glenn and Edward Hawkins. When (he men finished the 80-foot stack they planted the Stars and Stripes at the top Leon Salmon and William Armstrong were among those who graduated as doctors of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

50 Years "HAVE YOU HEARD about the hike? Listen! Time, 6.45 o'clock; place, start from Trinity; route, Fairpoint, object, to get the kinks out of your muscles, the fog out of your brain, the grouch out of your at home your heaviness of heart, your worldly cares, your burdens of business! Take with you your good cheer, a sunny spirit, and don't forget to carry a light lunch. If you are an Epworth Leaguer, or the friend of a leaguer, no matter what your age, you're invited, expected! Hike!" John Hotter, a young man residing at 10 Brown completed cutting out of thin wood the entire Lord's Prayer. Six weeks time was required for the job, a scroll saw being used for the cutting. He secured four orders and expected to devote full time to the work. 40 Years 1918 DEBATERS of the local Normal School took the affirmative and defeated West Chester Normal School in a contest with the subject "Resolved that compulsory military training for all young men ought to be made Ihe permanent policy of the United States." 25 Years BAKERS AND RETAIL STORES advanced the price of the standard size loaf of bread to lOc, and the "jumbo" loaf to 12c; an Increase of 2c a loaf, to aid farmers who would be paid the subsidy to offset restrictions on amount of wheat to be raised in the state.

20 Years Ago CADET LOUIS E. COIRA JR. received his diploma and commmis- sion in the United States Army at commencement exercises at West Point Military Academy Misj Jean H. Anderson entertained members of the County Superintendent's office and guests as a picnic at Cherry Run. Those present were Mr.

and Mrs. N. L. Bartgcs, Mr. and Mrs.

Guy Probst, J. Rex Haver, Miss Betty Baird, Clyde E. Blesh and George T. Haney. 10 Years 1948 HEADQUARTERS for the Army Reserve were being set up on the second floor at E.

Main which had been vacated by the Eagles lodge The Prowler Electric Co. was awarded the contract to install the new traffic light system by City Counncil. The company submitted the lowest bid, $7,195. 5 Years 1953 PINE CREEK TOWNSHIP joined the Lock Haven Area Joint School district to swell the original four-district jointure of the previous year to seven. The Pine Creek relationship was made on a split basis with students from the lower part of the township in the South Avis area continuing to go to Jersey Shore for high school and students from Woolrich and the area nearer the city continu- ing to come to Lock Haven Schools State approval for a new $407,000 school inn Loganton to serve Sugar Valley was given.

The plan called for eight classrooms, a combination auditorium- gymnasium and a cafeteria. Letters to The Editor Household Finances Complicated by Fixed Charges Says Housewife, Asking Who Can I mprove Things The Lock Haven Express: I have been figuring my bills for the month and thought you might be interested in the outcome, so I am making a rough estimate of what every Lock Haven housewife has to contend with every month. Rent, $60; telephone, $10 one-half bill; water, sewer, $5 one-half bill; car, $40; insurance, newspaper, garbage, total, $136. Take home of the average worker $220 per month, $136 month bills, balance $84. As you can see after bills, we are left with approx.

$21 per week. Now, this rough estimate ex- So slow eludes groceries, clothing, taxes, about-50 per cent if you are payments (almost every man siderably overweight and by 70 owes a loan of one'kind or an- per cent if you suffer from other), doctor, dentist and entertainment (this is important in these tense times) gas and repairs for the car (transportation) and the ever present hope for a bank account, college for our children and a vacation "sometime." I know one individual can't do much about this, but isn't there someone? How are we supposed to build a sound economy when we have nothing with which to build? What about our children? What about us? Are we to spend our lives without a chance to better ourselves. Some of the men in our city have managed to get more education at Williamsport Tech, chronic hypertension, down now. That if you've been wondering about the big influx of foreign movie stars to this country, here is the reason: They spell box office in the lands of their birth. Half of Hollywood's revenue to? day is from the foreign market.

That cockroaches migrate just like birds, but the rascals do it in stealthy night marches. That psychiatrists rate Nero a psychopath, Cesare Borgia a par- anoic, but classify Genghis Khan as a true genius. That it was Kin Hubbard who observed: "Being optimistic after you've got what you want don't count." Reindeer: An animal that develops horns to make hat stands. and schools like that. My husband would like to too, but although I tell him we will manage somehow, I know we won't.

My husband is the best in his field where he works, but because of Company Policy or Union Policy, he can't stay where he has earned the right to be or deserves the right to be and I am surt are many more in his position and even as many who are out of work completely because of thesa same policies. We are proud people, we how can we stay that way when we can't hold up our heads. When we are ashamed of our positions in society, when the spirits of our husbands are broken and hope and the future are to far away. Isn't there someone who can help us? Some one who can "get us out of the rut we're in?" HOUSEWIFE Error In Report The Lock Haven Express: In reporting my talk at Sugar Valley commencement exercises, The Express gives an erroneous impression by using the word science for activities. I am made to say that "there Is too much emphasis on the physical and social sciences." What I was trying to say was that there is a relative overemphasis on physical (athletic) and social activities in the program of most of our high schools.

WILLIAM R. NORTH Editor's Note: We regret that the accidental dropping of a lino from the report of Dr. North'i commencement address at the Sugar Valley High School last week resulted in the erroneous impression to which he calls attention. Pictures from the Part Your I. Q.

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