The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, February 24, 1932, Page 3

eee a ( { \ “s THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1982 returned to & pseudon; ym, n the pseudo! ‘We will respect such requests. of letters as may be necessary to conform to this policy. Editor, Tribune: Have been reading the letters of the People’s Forum in The Tribune for some time. But when the re- Spectful Christ Wetzel wrote his feel- ings, decided to write mine also. cated, for the people who are in there are not always responsible for being there, as many people aren’t for be- ing sick. marck certainly must have had an inspiration, for how could they have a: that they needed it most of Bismarck had the capital. Why burn it down? I suppose to save the taxpayers’ money. It isn't that they care about the taxpayer. They fear of having a new breed of cats work- ing in the capitol if Jamestown gets it. Which we no doubt need. SILENT READER. The Tribune editor has written to “Silent Reader” as follows: Mr. .Palkirk, N. D. Dear Mr. Your letter, signed Silent Reader, has been received by us and will be Published in our People’s Forum column. We could hope that your feeling toward our city were different on this particular question but it is The Tribune's policy to print knocks as well as boosts, To readers of The Tribune your name will remain an inviolable se- cret but, since I have a personal and direct interest in this capital removal question, I am taking the liberty of writing you this letter. : It does not seem to me that oppo- sition’ to the expression of another citizen is of sufficient importance to warrant you in casting your vote against Bismarck at the coming elec- tion, If Mr. Wetzel were a candidate it might be ample reason for voting against him, but he is not. This is an issue which is presented on its merits and without regard to person- aiities. In view of this fact, person- alities should be of minor considera- tion. In voting on the capital removal issue, one question and one alone should. determine the individual casting his vote. It is this: Jamestown, all things considered, a better place for the capital than Bis- marck?” If your honest reaction to this question is affirmative it is your duty to vote for the change. If, however, you feel that the interests of the peo- ple of the state will be best served by keeping the capital at “Bismarck, you are dishonest with yourself if you vote for Jamestown. You say you are casting your first vote. I assume you are proud of the fact that you are an American citi- ven and of the heritage which has been given you. If you are, you tar- nish that pride by voting against your. own best judgment because of pique or prejudice. Were you not a young man, I would not take the liberty of thus address- ing you, but the future of our coun- try depends upon you and the mil- lions of other Americans of your age. Among the most important obliga- tions of citizenship is that of voting your best judgment on matters pre- sented to you for consideration as an elector. Except that of arms for his country in time of need, there can be no greater obligation imposed upon an American cif in “Ts hy remain the capital. Doubtless you are familiar with them as well as with Jamestown’s claims. I am, however, going to point out one fact which I hope you will consider in making your decision as to how you will vote. This is the fact that Bismarck has made no. slighting references to either Jamestown or to the state hos- pital for the insane in this cam- paign. Some individuals may and have done so, but the organization in charge of Bismarck’s campaign has avoided such tactics for two reasons. ‘The first is that slighting references to the fact that the insane asylum is located at Jamestown cannot affect the main issue. The second is the one which you stress, There is no good reason to stress the condition of those unfortunate persons who are mentally ill. They deserve our sym- pathy and certainly their plight is not one to be made light of. T hope this letter will merit a reply from you. If it does, and if you give| needy permissi lon for us to do s0, we shall fair pla} . If you wish to use first and your own name bi ‘@ reserve the right to de! e such parts be glad to print it in the People’s Forum, * LET'S GET SCARED Bismarck, N. D., Feb. 22, 1932. I notice that The Jamestown Sun carries the statement, in a recent is- sue that Bismarck is frightened or scared—I forget the exact word used —over the outcome of the capital re- j moval project. I can heartily wish that Bismarck really was scared stiff. If it were, every thought and ac- tion would be directed toward over- coming the fearsome thing, whatever it might be, and that is the frame of mind to be in when one engages in a scrap of any kind, If, however, the writer of that art- for licle or editorial really believes what he says, he should come to Bismarck and stick around for a day or so. He should bring with him a nice fat roll of money to bet on Jamestown’s chances for winning out. He would get takers so fast that it would make him sick. Yes, and he could go most. anywhere else in the state and find the same accommodation. ‘Yes, I wish that Bismarck were frightened. I also wish the rest of the voters throughout the state were frightened. If they were, we would not only put piracy in its place as we are going to do. No, indeed, not just that. We would overwhelm it to the extent that we would protect the cities of Fargo, Grand Forks, Graf- ton, Devils Lake, Bottineau, Minot, Dickinson Mandan Valley City El- lendale, Mayville, Wahpeton and even Jamestown from the chance of any ass ever initiating a movement of this kind again. I call on Bismarckers to get scared and scared stiff not only that we can do this job right but in order that we can do the neighborly thing in substantiating at least one statement. of the Logical Loco Whangdoodle. JOHN B. BELK P. S—Today is the birthday of George - Washington, “Father of His jCountry.” More so, perhaps, than ever before the anniversary is being ,celebrated in every city, town and hamlet. Jamestown certainly was no exception and I'll bet that the mov- ers of this capital removal amend- ment had the guts to participate. ;Today’s puzzle: If this self-appoint- ed committee could be called before the Father of Our Country to justify {their project, how would they do it. It would be a great show. HOW ABOUT IT, MR. CARR? Editor, Tribune: | Gentlemen, I protest! In the sixth column on the front page of your issue for Saturday, February 13th, you jhave the following headlines to an article dealing with a statement by Lieutenant Governor John Carr, chairman of @ survey commission: SMALL DIVISIONS MUST CUT TAXES Survey Commission Says 90 Per Cent of Expenditures Made By Small Units Let me refer you to pages 27 ;and 28 of the Tenth Biennial Report of the State Tax Commissioner. expenditures are made by the State. That leaves only 80% for the small units. Let's have the truth about expenditures. Respecfully yours, O. J. LOKKEN, Vice President, Richland County Taxpayers’ Association. Walcott, N. Dak. February 20, 1932. WANTS UNDERPASS Bismarck, N. D., Feb. 23, 1932, Editor, Tribune: Some time ago you had a letter printed in the Forum relative to the ‘unemployed, stating it would be bet- ter to have a poor farm to take care of the situation. Now I think “North Dakota” is wrong as far as present conditions are concerned, as we have never had to buck up against such a situation before, and I wish he or ids, Michigan. For those who may not care to read the article, I will state. that the city There you will find that 20% of the|: ,Carroll and Pauline Frederick, JAPANESE BLUEJACKETS READY FOR STREET FIGHTS |Will Feature Corn this have been common In and around the city’s Chinese defenders. Thi spirited resistance by Chinese. should be let out to some big con- tractor so that they could get all the cream, but should be done by the city itself. If necessary it could be financed by an issue of small denomination bonds ; which might well be purchased by, People in Bismarck. ALBION THYSELL, SUPPORT FROM SELZ Selz, N. D., Feb. 20, 1932. Editor,, Tribune: I have just finished reading the Peoples Forum of The Tribune and have, of course, read the capital re- moval statements. I feel I have a statement to make also. Since I have lived in Bismarck 10 years of my life, I am 100 per cent in favor of Bismarck. I see no gain whatso- ever for the taxpayers in removing the capitol to Jamestown. But see a. tremendous unnecessary cost. In the vicinity of Selz the farmers are strong for Bismarck and I am sure that on March 15 the Bismarck peo- ple will have the prized ion in their home town once more. It is @ very insane idea on the part of the Jamestown group. They should have sense enough to know that people will not, under the circumstances, pay such unnecessary taxes. Why should they? Because a certain group gets the idea they can beat the loyal citizens of Bismarck out of the state seat of government is certainly no reason. And that certain group is badly and sadly mistaken. They can’t take away the capitol if every. Person feels like I do about it, Serer | I think they do. I certainly will do my part to encourage the people of Selz, Harvey, and Wellsburg to vote for Bismarck. Let’s go, Bismarck! PHILLIP KOSSON. P. 8.—Please send me a few letter- heads so I can write to my relatives. I am ne architect but have a few hints at a more beautiful capitol. A dome on the lower part of the build- ing and peaks on the higher part would be more practical—P. Kosson, —__—_—______________» AT THE MOVIES ' ——_—___—__—_—___-¢ CAPITOL THEATRE Four great talking picture players score in RKO Radio Pictures’ drama “Friends and Lovers,” now at the Capitol Theatre. . Adolph Menjou, in the leading role, gives one of those dashing, debonair interpretations that distinguished him in such productions as “Grand Duch- ess and the Waiter,” “The Ace of Cads,” “Gentleman of Paris,” “His Private Life,” and “The Great Lov- er.” Lily Damita, opposite him, is said to exhibit the glamorous, personable charm for which she is known. She imparts a greater reality to her work, it is declared, Bien ser. before, Erich von Stroheim spices the pro- duction with one of the greatest bits of villainy to be seen currently on the screen. The scenes wherein he and Menjou clash are - particularly gripping and powerful 6: ae Stroheim at once fascinating and dis- turbing . . .cold-eyed . . . cruel + + + malignant; Menjou, stalwart, comforting, admirable. Laurence Olivier lately a sensation on the stages of London and New so ee his RKO Radio Pictures PARAMOUNT THEATRE Richard Arlen, who with Nancy. plays one of the leading roles in “Way- It is @ much needed improvement ward,” recently produced at the Par- amount New York studio, became in- terested in this production problem. , With the consent of Director Edward ‘ACTRESS QUIETS CROWD IN FAMOUS THEATER FIRE is detachment of Japanese bt! Sloman, he investigated and discov- ered the following facts: In order to produce a talking pic- ture it is essential to have the follow- ing crew: Two “grips” for general moving purposes; fifteen electricians to adjust and train the huge incan- descent lights on the players; two property men to help decorate and ar- Tange the set; three sound men to operate the sound recording device; @ camera crew of eight, including as- sistants; a laboratory messenger boy who delivers exposed films to labora- tory and returns with new film reels; one hairdresser for the feminine play- ers; one expert make-up man; one art director on set; two script girls to 1928 Buick Standard . ‘Associated Press Photo anghal as Japan landed troops to battle jackets, with idence, was part of. the force operating along the north Szechuan road, scene of some of the most ayoneted guns much in Prompt actors and record changes in dialog; a “quiet” man to maintain silence on set; and last, but certainly not the least, a director and his two assistants. Each person in this large “behind the line” personnel moves with re- markable precision and efficiency in his particular work, considering the limited space in which the picture is usually filmed. Contest in County A corn acreage contest open to all farmers in Burleigh county again will be conducted this year under the .| sponsorship of the Bismarck Associa- tion of Commerce, H. P. secretary, has announced. ‘The contest will be under the di- rection of H. O. Putnam, county agent, who is cooperating with the Associa- tion of Commerce and agricultural department of the Soo Line in con- ducting the competition. The county has been divided into two sections, ‘with farmers living north of Federal Highway No. 10 in one division and those living to the south in the other. ‘Three prizes will be awarded in each division. First prize will be $15; sec- ond prize, $10, and third prize, $5. Farmers enter five-acre tracts with judging to be based on prepara- of the soil, care of the field, and of Goddard, tion quality and quantity of yield. Win-/dark-eyed Helen Howell, American Prizes in a similar contest last | girl, On a hike which will take her ners year were Knute Oss, Bismarck, first; Joseph Warmks, Wilton, sec- ond; and Charles Swanson, Bismarck, third, 250 Lumber Dealers Expected at Meeting Fargo, Feb. 24—(P)—About 250 lumber dealers are expected to at- tend the 25th annual convention of the North Dakota Retail Lumber- men’s association, which opened here ‘Wednesday and will continue through Thursday, Floyd Lavelle of Fargo, state secretary, said. A. T. Lynner, president of the city commission, will welcome the group to Fargo and E. B: Murphy of James- town, state president, will give the response. B. E. Groom of the Great- er North Dakota association, Fargo, “Wayward” will be the feature at the Paramount theatre today and Thursday. , Buy or ‘Sell Through The Tribune Want Ads and C. E. Snyder of Chicago will be other Wednesday speakers. Sharks’ fins are considered a del- icacy ‘in China and form an impor- tant part of every elaborate dinner. PURER TREE EIT {_ European Stroll’ j “Just strolling” across Europe is from the Bosphorus to the Baltic, she is shown above as she arrived in Budapest. Legion Aggregation Beats Cosmopolitans Hostilities in the city volleyball league were resumed Tuesday night when the American Legion defeated | the Cosmopolitan club in three} straight games and the Lions won) from the First National Bank, four out of five. The Legionnaires won, 15 to 5, 15 to; 8, and 15 to 5. 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