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TWe Post-Register, IrJaHo Palls. Mon3ay, FeH, 58,1947 New Unified Setup Aired Hoover Commission Deplores Lack of Civilian Control navy and WASHINGTON, Feb. 28. The Hoover commission Monday railed the new unified national military establishment close to the weakest type of department" in the government. The investigating commission deplored lack of civilian control by the President and defense secretary -over the powerful military high command, the joint chiefs of staff.

It said there is "continued disharmony and lack of unified planning" in the supposedly "unified department of defense; it found that the military is far too free of eivilian control, and it warned of and which could do serious damage to the national economy. The 12 man bipartisan commission on government reorganization, headed by former President Herbert Hoover, strongly urged on congress six recommendations intended to remedy defects it found under the present unification law. Will Fall Short is evidence," it reported, the utmost that can be accomplished under the present statute will fall far short of national Most of the recommendations were aimed at concentrating greater control in the hands of the civilian secretary of defense (Secretary Forrestal. a member of the commission, took no part in preparing the report.) But the final suggestion emphasized the need for immediate action on such things as plans for civilian and industrial mobilization," plans for civilian defense and against unconventional methods of warfare." In commenting on the freedom enjoyed by the military, the commission levelled especially strong criticism at the way the joint chiefs of staff are set up. Strong Control It said the chiefs "are virtually a law unto themselves" and suggested appointing a chairman to bring most powerful of military under strong civilian control.

Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower recently was named temporary chairman of the joint chiefs by President Truman, reportedly to bring an end to disagreements among the services. Whether that was the kind of appointment the commission had in mind, the re port did not say. But it did lay considerable stress on the head effect of commenting that they a lack of understanding of the fact that military security depends upon cooperation and bal- PILES? GET AMBERIN NEW LIQUID It's Guaranteed $10 per Bottle at MEL JOHNSON DRUGS HETTINGER DRUG CO.

ance among the army, air force." And what the commission said about the military establishment as a whole went especially for the joint chiefs, who include the chiefs of staff of the army and air force, the chief of naval operations and the chief of staff to the President. of the four members are spokesmen for separate service the report said. secretary of defense, and his viewpoint for the unified establishment as a whole, Is not represented in their deliberations. though the secretary of defense is, under the act, the principal assistant to the President in military matters, he can't, as a practical matter, maintain effective civilian control over this most powerful of military units. This "divided responsibility and allegiance are tantamount to an almost complete absence of con- Jdle the report declared.

That lack of clear control over the military the commission found to be one of the major flaws in the 1947 unification act, although it said that measure achieved Mrs. Jane Bratt Dies in Farnum (Special to The Post-Register) FARNUM, Feb. 28. Mrs. Jane Bratt died last Friday at her home, after a long illness.

She was born August 19, 1868, in Shopshire, England, and came to the United in 1912, With her late husband Harry Arnold Bratt and five children. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs Marion White; two sons, Francis Bratt and Wilfred Bratt, also seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; one brother and one sister. Funeral arangements are under the direction of the Kiser Funeral home, Ashton. Funeral Journalism Will Be Discussed At ISC Convention (Special The Post-Register) POCATELLO, Feb. 28.

Several contests will highlight the second annual Southern Idaho journalism convention at Idaho state college Saturday, April 2. An innovation this year will be the awarding of two 90 dollar scholarships to high school students writing the best sports and news stories. Prof. Wallace E. Carets, director of journalism at ISC, announced that there will also be a radio writing contest, and high school newspapers winning first place in two classes will receive cups.

WILLIAM V. HODGES ST. ANTHONY, Feb 28. Fun- OGDEN, Utah, Feb. 28.

Peterson Brothers Hereford sale will be held March 25, instead of early in March, due to road and weather, conditions, said Rulon P. Peterson and Louis Peterson, co partners, of Peterson Brothers, Roy. Auctioneer will be H. B. Sager, of Bozeman, Mont, and 85 head of choice Hereford bulls and females will be sold at auction and several other offered at private treaty.

Plaques will be awarded to the high schools submitting papers with the best feature story, best editorial and best column. High school seniors planning to enter the sports and news writing contests should apply in writing to Professor Garets by March 20. They should indicate their high school grade level, why they wish to study journalism and what they hope to do in the future. Notes for these stories will be given the contestants at the convention. Those wishing to enter the radio writing contest should submit copy to Professor Garets by March 20.

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Hodges i fl cl 11 were conducted Saturday after-1 Makes Heirloom were conducted Saturday noon in the Yellowstone stake tabernacle with Earl Terry, a member of the St. Anthony First LDS ward bishopric officiating. A family prayer before leaving for the services was offered by George Hodges. Opening remarks were offered by Earl Terry. Opening number of the services was a solo, My Father" by Mrs.

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