Sewickley Herald

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Telephone—Sewickley 572
THE SE WICKLET HEB ALP
Address—Sewickley, Pa.
1950
.The Sewickley Herald
ESTABLISHED IN 1903 Published Every Thursday By The Sewickley Printing Shop
Incorporated
611-613 Beaver Street, Sewickley, Pa. Telephone Sewickley 572
Officers
President -
Vice President and Secretary Treasurer -
Ross W. Buck Robert E. Bae.uerlein Oliver H, Robertson
Ten Cents a Copy
$4.00 a Year
Editor and Publisher Society Editor Sports Editor Society Reporter Society Reporter Glenfield Reporter
Herald Staff
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Ross W. Buck Ruth H. Buck Charles Reiser Mrs. Ellen F. Stinson Mrs. Latimer S. Macon, Jr’ - Mrs. Edith McGleery
Entered as second class matter October 26, 1903 at the Post Office at Sewickley, Pa., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879
Member of
The Pennsylvania Newspaper Publisher’s^ Association The National Editorial Association ■ The American Press' Association
School Librarian Reports Progress
The number of stpdents taking advantage of the High School, Library lias increased considerably from last year, the School Librarian’s report showed at Tuesday night’s School Board meeting. Total circulation for tlie year was 9,785 books, magazines and pamphlets of an average of 54.3 per day. The average for last year was 39 per day, There are now 4,524 volumes in the library collection, as there were 229 volumes added to the collection and 96 discarded or lost. Some of the new books were gifts from loyal townspeople, The books which were added for the most part were better and more expensive books than the average, Mrs. Willison explained. Certain sections of the book collection were weak and it is towards these more important books that recent purchases have gone. A total of $97,16 was collected in fines for overdue or lost books.

Washington Newsletter
From Congressman Robert J, Corbett

THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1950
‘Above And Beyond The Call-Of Duty’
That is the testimonial we may well inscribe on the,record of our Borough Secretary Edward Ellerton. Mr. Ellerton has served as Borough Secretary since January, 1930 and is now in his twenty-first year. In addition he has served two different terms as President of Council during his two council terms prior to the Secretariat’s position from 1922-1930. During all of this time he has placed the affairs and responsibilities of Sewickley in the forefront. While our community was without a Borough Manager the past four months he has carried on with those additional responsibilities, in conjunction with the help of Edgeworth’s manager John Bailey. Many of the organizational innovations of our community have been suggested or instituted by Mr. Ellerton. Each year seems, to add increased vigor to his efforts. The community can be justly proud of such an outstanding individual record of faithful service.
Aftermath Of The Flood
When the flaSh-ftood subsided last Wednesday, it left an unusual lot of mud and silt lying on our sidewalks. Whenever it rains again this dirt turns to- more mud and an unsightly and unpleasant situation exists for those who are on foot. The white shoe season is now in full swing and it is very perturbing to walk through a dusty stretch of sidewalk when it is dry or a mud-filled barrier when it is wet. Residents have a moral obligation to have their sidewalks swept clear of all dirt and debris. Let us all give our walkways careful scrutiny the next time we are out sitting on the porch and if yours is the one that needs a sweep of the broom—let’s get after it. All these little things help to1 make our town a little more attractive.
YOUR POSTAL DELAY
Many local citizens are dismayed at the lack of promptness, in theiii mail deliveries being- delayed by the Postmaster General’s reduction of postal service. Many of those who formerly received their weekly Herald on Thursday now must wait for the Friday delivery. There is plenty of reason for them to he angry, however there is another delay that tile people should he squawking more about. This is a delay that costs the taxpayers a good bit of money. It is the delay in passing the proposal’s outlined in the nine-point program, of reorganization of the post office department by the Hoover Com-- mission.
Uncle Sam’s mailmen must amaze you when you think of tlie tremendous job they have moving your mail. It’s a big job and they serve you well. But while the mailmen are doing their best, they are working under trying conditions, and this is wasting money. The Post Office Department is not set up as a modern business. It now has a basic organizational structure dating back to 1836. The Post Office is also submerged in polities.
Today the Postmaster General has a billion dollar business, but financially he’s “in the dark.’’ Another agency does his budgeting and accounting, and Congress sets his postal rates. To run the Post Office efficiently,, the head postman really needs to do his own budgeting and accounting. He and the thousands of postmasters must con-cern themseLves with their financial affairs constantly. Also he should be able to set certain postal rates to help make the Post Office pay for itself.
Political selection of postmasters discourages ambition and reduces efficiency of postal employees. The Hoover Commission found morale low as a result. An up-to-date personnel system for selection and promotion will increase postal efficiency.
The I-Ioover Report makes nine recommendations to modernize our Post Office. Six of them require Congressional action. It is estimated that modernization of the Post Office can save about $140 millions a year, Annual losses could be cut an additional $114 millions a year by fixing new rates on certain items, NEWSPAPERS have supported a move to increase the rates on mailing their papers. Besides saving money, Post Office modernization will mean better postal service to every citizen.
Police Oar Parking A Problem
Local motorists having business in the borough building are urged Jo reserve the space marked for Police Oars Only as that, space must be used for emergency service by the Police going in and out of the building.
CLOSED FOR VACATION
July 24th to Aug. 8th
inclusive
ORIOLE'S
TAILORING Cleaning & Pressing
Phone 485	601 Beaver St.
REAL DANGER. There is no use deceiving ourselves; World War III could be on us before this letter is read. Those who believe that Russia will keep hands off in Korea because she is not prepared for war could be very wrong. First, we don't know how well Russia is prepared. Second, Stalin may decide that he is comparatively stronger now than he will be when France, Western Germany and England have more fully recovered from the last war. Russia certainly is better fixed right now as regards manpower and planes tQ fight a two front war than we are. And, if Russia were able to quickley over-run Europe and Asia Minor, she would be pretty well equipped with steel and oil. Many of us are fearful that Russia may elect to fight soon. The situation is dangerous and it will continue so at least until the Korean crisis is settled. TARGET-YUGOSLAVIA:	Many lead-
ers fear that Russia’s target is actually Yugoslavia, Russia and satellite troops ate manouvering on Tito’s broders, military supplies have been moved into near bases. Efforts shop: of war have failed to upset Tito. Korean incident may be designed to, divert our attention and to commit a large part of our fighting forces to the Far East. A Russian attack on Yugoslavia might not mean war for the United States. We don’t know and Russia doesn’t know. The attitude of England and France could probably be decisive. We would certainly aid Tito in every possible way. Greater danger of war is a Russian attack on Berlin or any of our allies.
WAR ECONOMY. .The action in Korea if it does not result in all out war will not force a war economy'on the United
States. Cost of die fighting there, even if it continues for some time, will not necessitate new- taxes or price control Preliminary estimates call for a bate increase of about two billion dollars to pay additional men and replace expend-ed supplies. There will be priorities for government orders, but presently no threat exists of rationing or curtailment of production of civilian goods. AROUND THE WORLD. Russia’s friends are not too strong and her enemies are gaining in strength. Red China has plenty of trouble at home. Eastern European setallites are loyal to Russia but they do not want war. East Ger-mans might seize on a war to attempt a union with West Germans, Japan, England and France are all improving fast and they would fight if Russia attacked. Yugoslavia has tlie second largest army in Europe. Turkey and Greece are quite well prepared. Week spots in southern and eastern Asia will he bolstered by the United States. Russia cannot now look to getting much help from anywhere if war comes and she can expect to be hit from all directions. LATEST INDICATIONS. .Tax revision bill cutting excise taxes still has better than pn even chance of becoming law, Congress will probably not adjourn hut will recess subject to immediate call, Business is- to continue good. Production of auto, houses, household appliances and television sets is not to be cut.' Stupid hoarding that has started will. stop shortly unless war spreads, Outbreak of shooting has changed the political outlook and issues for the fall campaign, domestic issues and reforms are pushed into die background. Social Security legislation will be passed soon.
STORE-WIDE
JULY
SAL
Starts Friday July 14th
Savings Greater Than Ever
ON ALL MEN'S, WOMEN” AND CHILDREN'S WEAR AND SHOES
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