The Yellow Springs American, Volume 1, Numbers 1-22

* PAGE TWO * YELLOW SPRINGS MERICAN Thursday, September 24,1953 YELLOW SPRIN8S AMERICAN Dedicate* te in w rrtR i u l |teM U « ( Lb* American Way «f Uf*' PUBLISHED EACH WEEK BY THE GREENE COUNTY PUBLISHING COMPANY SUBSCRIPTION RATE .........* 2.50 per Vear Advertising rates upon request FARMERS’ PROBLEMSVITAL Recent blast# by Mr. Truman at the Administra­ tion's farm program lead to the suspicion that the question of farm subsidies is being made a political football. The switch of many farmers from the Democra­ tic to the Republican ranks in the last presidential election also leads to the conclusion that the farmers themselves have no desire for either party to make political capital of the problems. The question is further clouded by would-be saviors with panacaeas for ail ills. In anything as complex as our modern civilization, the solution of such a problem is not simple. i . Basically, farm subsidies are for the purpose of en­ abling the farmer to make an income comparable to in­ comes of businessmen with similar investments. No bus­ iness can be operated for long at a loss, or on a marginal basis. Therefore, the subsidies. Take potatoes, for example. Calculating the cost of the land, machinery, taxes and labor, they cost so much to produce. This Is a fixed cost. Add to that a fair margin of profit, and you have a price at which it is economical to produce them. When the price falls below that figure, something must be done to keep the farmer in business, if wevare to have potatoes. Fundamentally, the effect is the same, whether the farmer raises the price, or receives the difference through allotments, price support, or direct payments. The people pay the economical production price either through direct purchases of potatoes a t the grocery store, or through £ combination of direct purchases and taxes. Price support, or price regulation, is nothing new. In ancient Rome, prices on wheat were set by the Roman government. In the intervening 2,000 years, apparently no better solution has been found. Other countries, with the possible exeption of Canada, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand, do not have a similar problem, since they do not produce a surplus of food. At the present rate of poulation growth, in the United States, the time may arrive within the predictable future when we will no longer have a surplus. Agronomists tell us that at the present time there are only six inches between us and starvation. In other words, six inchesof top soil. Objectively, It does not seem logical to support pric­ es or subsidize only one industry at public expense. This is not quite true, since the Armed Forces have supported the aircraft industry for the last 35 yeurs, Tinkering with the law of supply and demand has resulted in regulations and restrictions, not to mention a burdensome cost. Many farmers resent government restric­ tions, and interference, in their business. Being individual­ ists, they would much rather be left alone to work out their own economy, provided they could see their way clear to a solution. Rising costs of farm machinery and other neces­ sary materials leaves the farmer no alternative but to sub­ mit to regulation, since he is unable to fix the price on what he has to sell. *• A fair price for the farm produce is established by allotment, subsidy or outright fixing. The cost to the fac­ tory worker is thereby increased. He, in turn, thinks his costs are too high in relationship to his wages. Therefore, he strikes for higher wages. The selling price of the factory product, which the farmer has to buy, is theby increased. This necessitates an increase in farm prices. It becomes a vicious circle. Socialists p*y they have a solution to the problem. However, in places where their solution has honestly been tried, it has resulted in a lowering of the standard of living for everyone involved. Until economists can come up with a workable sol­ ution the problem should be treated as a serious one, and outside the field of politics. * • • • • 1 1 ... . WHYFEEDCHARLIE? It indeed see iris strange that our local movie theatre shows Charlie ChapUn's “Limelight" for the second time this year, and that our citizens continue to patronize it. .The impresaityi seems to be that many first class, first-run movie houses have wanted no part of it. It was picketed over moat of.the country by American Legion- naires until ChapUn'a re-entry status as a questionable alien was settled. Now that it has been settled that he Is not accept­ able to this country, It does not make Sense that we should continue to support him in luxury abroad, The Legionnaires did not object to the contents of the picture. They were only concerned with keep­ ing our nation’s money out of the pockets of subversives, and any others of questionable patriotism. Why should we sidestep such a simple way of self-protection? By his own action, Chaplin has shown a great af­ finity for supporting causes and organizations that were declared subversivef by official government agencies. Myron G. Fagan, in his book, “Documentation of Red Stars in Hollywood,” (1950), says: “Not even Paul Robe­ son exceeds his (Chaplin’s) devotion to Moscow'. Every­ one knows his record.” LEWIS COREY (Fraina) Prof. Lewis Corey, former Antioch faculty member, died in New York City, Wednesday morning September 1.6, of a brain hemorrhage. Mr. Corey will be remembered by Yellow Springs citizens as one of the controversial persons associated with Antioch College. Mr. Corey joined the Antioch faculty in 1943 as Associate Professor of Political Economy and leu Antioch, “under duress”, in 1951. The college granted him a year’s leave of absence in 1951-52 at, full salary. Although one of the founder's of the Communist Party in this country, he reputedly broke with the Party in 1922. All evidence, both from his writings and lectures, appears to confirm this. In preparation was a book repud­ iating Marxism and Communism. He was never a member of any Communist Front or subversive organization since he broke with party. As a Social Democrat, he had been described as “the most effective critic of Communism in Imerica today”. His six articles in the Yellow Springs News in 1948, in which he scathingly criticized the Wallace Pro­ gressive Party for its Communist sympathies and ideolog­ ical fallacies, would seem to verify his break with the Par­ ty. The Communist understructure of the Progressive Party has been well established since. It is interesting to note that the POW’s in Korea who were successfully indoctrinated with Communist propaganda are called “progressives”. Testifying before the UnAmerican Activities Com­ mission in February of 1952, Mathew Cvetic, an undercov­ er agent working within the Communist Party (1943-50) for the FBI, stated that he sat in on the organizational meeting of the Progressive Party (originally called the "Third Party” ) and that William Z. Foster, national chair­ man of the Communist Party, “directed every Communist to go out and work for a third party, a coalition party and this is what the Progressive Party was supposed to. be, a coalition party, as they put it, of Communists, liberals, pro­ gressives, and democratic forces. To a Communist, ‘a dem­ ocratic force’ is anybody gullible enough to work with the Commies”. Cvetic further testified that, had the Progres­ sive Party been successful, the Communist Party plans called for the “liquidation of the rest of the coalition”. In spite of Lewis Corey’s warnings, 130 signatures (including known Communist Party members) on eight Nominating Petitions supporting the Progressive Party were obtained in Yellow Springs and Miami Township in 1948. The list included 60 names from the Antioch adult community. (Refer to the Xenia Evening Gazette, August 10, 1948). Those petitions are now on file with the Secre­ tary of State at Columbus, Ohio, After leaving Antioch, Mr. Corey became director of research for the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Buie- ers Workmen of North America (AFL). On April 8, the Dayton Daily News carried a UP news item from Chicago stating that the naturalization and imigration department had opened hearings on the possible deportation of Mr. Corey to his native Italy. While we do not ngree with some of the socialist views that were held by Mr. Corey nor are we in a position to pass upon the merits of the deportation charges, we do feel that he was far less, dangerous to our American way of life than others associated with some of our educational institutions. -r-ITALK ~ANOTHERMOUNTAIN-CLIMBINGRACE D ale C arnegie 1 - - AUTHOR Of "HOWTOSTOP WORRYING ANDST.ART LIVING ^ ypOUR years ago Fred H. Cousins, 854 Lee Street, Danville, Virginia, * found himself driven by fear and worry to the office of his physician. The doctor said what every good doctor says to a patient afflicted *s he was: “You can't expect to get better unless you at least try to stop worrying." But he didn’t follow the doctor’s advice and a few months later his worries reached their height of violence. After four sleepless night3 he wondered if he could itay on his feet throughout the day, When he walked into the office the boss Informed him that they had a .'mail Government job on hand. Fred was to make drawings in detail and send them to the regional office, where they had to be checked by several big shots. If they were approved there, they would be sent to New York, where they would be checked over by several "bigger shots." Next they would then be sent to Washington for Anal approval. Fred prepared the drawings and they were returned three times. He was ready to give up In desperation. Then another thought came to him, a thought that he believes has changed his entire perspective. This thought was bom of something he read about worry destroying all good. He knev$ he had been worrying consistently. So he asked himself, "Fred, do you think that the big shots in the office at Richmond or the fellows in New York, or Wash­ ington, are staying awake nights fretting about these drawings? Or your boss, is he down in the dumps about them?" The answer was, emphatically, "NOi" "Then why are you worrying, Fred?" he asked. “I don’t know, and from now on I’m not going to worry." And he didn’t. ' Then he made the necessary changes in the drawings, sent them In and they were approved. He wonders now how he did the drawings at ail, working under the strain and fear that he was experiencing. CARNEGIE LYN CONNELLY • 1 1 AN LY married couplet wad apply1" No. It lan’t a wans ad but a requirement for partici­ pating on Mutual’a newest marital- quiz program "How’a the Family,*' broadcast from Chicago each Suit- day . . , Emcee Marshall Kaal se­ lects three couple* from the studl* audience and acramblea them so husbands and wivta compete lor the prizes. The man and woman who bo- come finalists conclude each broad­ cast by acting in a two-mlcuto akit — that could occur In their home . . . He or she who emotes best gets the chance to try for the y.T,500 prize-laden Jackpot. . .These humorous family Incident! are based on actual event* sent in by listeners who receive a gift U their ■tory is used. Since all husbands and wives ar­ gue and bicker, Kent has found people enjoy having a laugh on themselves which la what make* this show so popular . . . Thar* was a time though when ha thought hla knack of making people laugh waa lost. . ."I was working as a straight man to a comedian and waa tasked by the manager of the club to sub­ stitute for him one performance when he was ill . . . Ha had a par­ ticular routine that always brought down the house and I knew It per­ fectly . . . After giving the punch line of the story, I welted confi­ dently for the laugh but thare waa just dead silence—not evan a smile . . . It continued thit way for tha next 22 minutes (seemed like St years) . . . I was ready to quit show business when the manager told me It was all a gag to cele­ brate my birthday . . . the audi­ ence had been cued to give me only straight faces. What a feeling." It Is very fitting Kent should be host of a show dealing with ques­ tions on family life since ha dis­ likes night clubs and believes peo­ ple should entertain In the home more . . . A grandfather three times, you'll get quite a spiel from him If you ask "How'a the Family?" Mrs, Alfred Hutslar, Springfield pike, left last week for Ohio Uni­ versity, Athens ,where Is maj­ oring in photography. Thursday. Mrs. Foo.i and Mr*. Arthur Morgan plan to have lun- heon as the guests of Mrs. Stoner. SUvcity yicr cent (’.* U».’ e in li/i rursaet! u cove sod by creans, with an evar-vje deput »»f s-p proximate*}' two r'i'.tt, "J nil th«. ttomr.'.j.i salt hi u-a valai couid l i ex’sv.cted, it is estimated there wruM S') enirji'h ',<> rover ali tend areas to c dr;.th cl about 110 feet, <«u wellortu Arab In Zanzibar /roll dressed wilh&ut a big " /" • shaped dagger Uttusl fit hw bill Such daggers arc also I'tunm •> sc- (’•■ssorics for the men ut va /lo­ om Arabia. Musk oxen have prtwHcd a vjtal source of food for Arrtli explorers O'vJ twice sate i Iho life of Rear Admiral Robert E. Tea-y, North Pole discoverer. Coney Island, Brooklyn's crowd­ ed braoh and amusement pai*. was once Inhabited only by ran bits. Fish flour has been considered as a possible substitute for milk in countries were cows are scarce Odorless and tasteless when prop erlv prepared, it cast oe used ir. biscuits, soups or mixed with Corn meal. Rice (Jeanne Adams) and family. Donald Hutslar, son of Mr. and SUBSCRIBE NOW! This n e c e s s i t y is taxed higher than most luxuries (This is the predecessor of st series of articles de­ signed to asqueint our restders with what Communism is, how it works, how it would effect our American mode of life, and what each one of us can do to counteract it.) 4 “ W J the M ere! geverameet, New Tark Mate, er private camp*alee „ Itewer projects ea tbe Niagara WverT A—Tha le a l decision ha* not yet been made. The House voted for de­ velopment by private utilities, but Congress adjourned before the I'lonite could decide whether to go along. Next January, the Senate .Public Works Committee will resume consideration of the bills, recommending one of the several available paths. I#— What dtd the Democratic eed B ey sM n s p iiK in u test year My sheet peMte pewerf A—La pert, the Republicans soldi "We favor greater local participation In the epersUon end control, and eventual local ownership, of fed- eraUy-dponeored, reimbursable water projects." The Democrats advocated "the acceleration of ail such (resource development) projects" and extension of Itoosevelt-Truman policies In this field. <Hheoe Ce—tsaa eeadeet «ey btwlaese la the absence ef e qeerttm? A—Prom the galleries, it is obvious that both the House and Senate sometime* carry oh their work, even pass bills, with only ft few member* on the floor. The houses proceed under the assumption that • quorum is present unless it is established to the contrary. However, one# this' is established, the rules say debate must stop and, except for motions Incidental te quorum calls, the only motion that may be entertained Is one for adjournment. , Wew-msusy puMte MW end Jstat raaafUasai «ld both homes pass «sA «aad te the PfesMeet- derta* the dnsl leWleif A—Twe hundred ninety, th e President signed m ofJi«m , making them puhtte tews. He vetoftd two public bills, one to repeal the excite tax an movie admieskma and the other providing far an exception* te District ef Columbia toning regulations. (CnrrilM ISM, OeaiessatoMl nearWrlf) A tidal bore ir. a term o? flood in whicif sea water, entering a riv­ er with a^wldc mouth nr,d quick ly narrowing channel, rushes up stream with a roar to build * moving wail of water that U .often uaugcrout to shipping, Tubing of brass, copper, and other metals can be bum withou kinking If It is iirst filled with sand and the ends are plugged. On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs,* Vcrn- on Gray *nd children Patricia and Gregory will visit Mrs. Gray’s sis­ ter, Miss Josephine Rkciardi, a freshman a t Miami University, Ox­ ford, Mr, and Mrs. Carmelo Ricciardl, Miss Hilda Ricciardl and Hugh Rlc- cinrdl visited their daughter and Sister In Oxford last Sunday, Mrs, Charles Boltdck (Mary Ad- amp) returned Sunday to her home in Galesburg, 111,, after seven*! days visit in YellowSprings, She came to jlhe village Sept, IS in order to attend the funeral of her grandfater, Thomas E, Adams, Sept 16 in Newark. Last Friday, she and her mother, Mrs. Clyde 3. Adams, visited In Cincinnati with' their sister and daughter, Mrs. Howard 0 A federal tax of 15% is added to your local servlet charges, and to long distance calls costing under 254* That's higher than the jederal tax on TV sett , Other heal public utilities like streetcars > gas, light and water carry m such tax at all/ On long distance calls costing 25 4 and over, you p i f 25% federal tax. That's higher than the tax on tram or plane tickets It is evert higher than the luxury tarn on jurt, jewels and night clubs/ *15 mitt inpetytttptt itltphut Federal excise taxes cost you . . . our customers . . « •n average of |15 a year for every telephone w* ierve. If these takes were removed, it would mean • real saving on your telephone bill. Telephone excise taxes were levied as a war measure In 1944, They were scheduled to end six mouths after the war ended. But ' they still go on « . . adding to the cost of your telephone service, ^ We realize the need for government revenues. Likd other businesses, we pay federal income and other taxes. These taxes averaged $l6 pet telephone last year, Your excise tax is added on top of these other taxes* Surely, your telephone should not be taxed higher than other necessities. Certainly, It should not be pu t in a class with luxuries, V N I O H I O B I U T I L I R H #