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NINE Street Scene in Southampton Today a View of Devastation and Desolation ROSEBURG NEWS-REVIEW, ROSEBURG, OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1940. Holdup Admitted By Corvallis Girl TACOMA. Dec. 4. (AP) Charg wus captured holdup. shortly utter tUa SERIAL STORY GOAL TO GO BY W. H. PEARS YESTEItDAY: tamlls Is fmlouB when the scrub team plows through the vursity, using Iluok's piny. lie orilcis Dill from the field, ltlll reports the Incidents to Uuik. discovers Ilnck has an offer to sell movie cuincrns to football coaches. His work will take blm awn)'. Bill plcuds with bim to wait. rest. Meanwhile, be remem bers pot. CHAPTER V On Saturday tho West squad journeyed to Clayton and ab sorbed n 111 lo G beating. On Sun day the Clarion curried a scorch lul' column by 1'ut llurly. "Wl'.h a wealth of excellent material at bis disposal, 'Coach Ijimdis con tinues merrily to squander it on defeat. . . ." On his way to class Monday iiinrtiliitr ltlll iiutf Drtm-KV who said slyly. "The wolves are slartiiiK to bowl. Hill. Anil the power of the press is aL work, as they say in journalism class. Kv erybody's bettiiiK l.andis won't finish the scuson." "So what?'; Hill demanded Irri tably. "What can I do about It? ' "Ob. nothing." Drowsy winked and Jerked his thumb at Dot Skel lon. whose slim legs were just dis appearing around u corner. "1 juat thought you might like to thinlt over my idea about Dot. . . ." Dot waB in the eafeterfa tit noou. She smiled meltlngly at 11111 and be surprised ber by s:uii ing back. Hut be couldn't hrin-j himself to no over to her tablo. lie knew what Huck would say about making up to a girl because she had Influence. All afternoon and during the early pun of the evening lllll fought wllh bis scruples, lie llnully made up his mind. He wouldn't just play up to Dot; he'd really like her. After all. she was cule and pretty. A fellow didn't have to go with Just one girl, did he? He'll never told Helen they Taking off a few pounds? 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Dot's threo companions -watched this display of tucbnlquc ill silent aduiirution. when Hill returned witli the orders. Hot continued: "I was just telllug the girls I think they're mean not to walk home with me. With that uwful sack bandit at large It Isn't safe for -a girl to be on the street alone. Do you think so, Hill " "No." Hill said with a gulp. Fo il horrible moment be was je't poised nn the brink of the ques tion. Then, setting his jaw, he plunged over. "I'm finished at In. Dot. H you're really afraid. I I guess I could go .with yoa." "Oh. Hill!" Dot uttered the words as if she were accepting a proposal -of marriage. "Thai would be Just grand." . - The top of Dot's hdud Just oame to Hill's shoulder as they walk ed, and when she turned to talk to him her hair brushed nis luce with fragrance. "You've changed, Hill," alio told him. "Maybe I've always liked you." Hill said. Irylug to believe his own words, "Hut your father's a hlg shot .and I'm " : "lllll! How silly." "Well, u fellow has lo consider those things. Dot. If Huck hud a good Job somewhere, like conch lag. I'd feel different. lllll jut .Diet Roughage RUN Pay Mention to the mileage every car gets in the Gilmore Grand Canyon Run next January. You'll see performance that's truly astound ing. -And you'll get correspondingly better mileage in your own cor if you'll always use Red Lion. Try it I A - - i - ' ' - ,v - ; , - ..- f t . 1 ' - - Xi i i f . i y i 1 JZsam! 1 - .' . - "iff- - . ' Rubble-littered streets, gutted buildings, smoking ruins of what once were homes and factories, this Is Southampton. England, after England's enemy turned loose his dread iultwaflc and lts plane-a-minute technique to produce desolation and death. In this first and exclusive picture to reach t'.i United States -via .radio from iiondon homeless refugees wander dlsconsoltcly through the ruins. beoatiso be cun't -get around with but canes, they won't give 1110 u elinneei" "You menu If things were dif ferent for jour 'father .you'd like to see more of me?" Hill hesitated, then, said fainlly, "Yes." Dot was an opportunist. "I. Ike taking me to the dance Saturday night?" Hill's heart missed a bent. "I I'm not such a hot (lancer." "I'll teach you. Hill. Is It a date?" "Hut I've already . . ." "You know. Hill." .Dot .Inter rupted shrewdly. "I've always h.ilil Duck Mentor would make a swell coach. If 1 tried, I could sell lather on the idea. The rest of tho board Just does what ho tells them and he's pretty crazy uhout his little daughter. . . ." What about Landls " Hill asked. "They haven't fired him yet." Dot pointed her thumb oarlh Biird. "He's a pain in the neck. Father and old I'cskln are hiteln. ning to realize they made a mis-1 lake. liven If they fire him." Hill objected, '"maybe they won't let a girl tell them who to hire." Dot tossed her head. "Well. Tin not. saying they will. Hut 11 I were you. Hill. 1 wouldn't be too sure." Oh. 1 didn't mean that." 1)111 said quickly. "I guess you can do It. all right." The big white Skellon mansion loomed up nhead. Dot slid her hand into Hill's. "1 could do a lot for someone I liked. Hill.'" Hill's throat was dry, but he managed to pry the words loose: Hot. I'd like to have yoa ... I mean, will you go w ith me lo . . . to the dance Saturday night?" Why. Hill, honey! You're the sweetest boy in the world to in vite ine, I think I I give you u kiss." Hill retreated a step, but loo late. Satin-soft litis pressed hard against his mouth. "You're a nice boy." Dot murmured. "I'm going '-o see you often, aren't 1?" Hill watched her slim figure vanish up the winding driveway, the lie turned slowly homeward. His lips tingled from Dot's kiss; juiltlly he brushed his hand across Miem as if to wipe the feeling away. .Hoop In thought, bo didn't see Helen until lie was almost on bis own .porch. She was standing in the shadows of the big maple and called his name softly. ''What are you doing up so late?" Hill asked, keeping his eyes on the ground. He wus ashamed to look at her. Helen's voice trembled with ex citement. "I walked up to i the stole, hill I Tiinsl have missed 'you. "I cume differont way," Hill mumbled. , "Hill I've got the grandest sur prise, tiuess what " "What?" lllll asked, dully. "You don't sound very Inter ested." Helen laughed. Sho step ped closer to him. her eyes sparkl ing in the street light. "Hill my brother gave mo money to get u now dress for the dance. I'm so thrilled 1 could cry." "That's fine. Helen."' Hill said. She stiffened. "Is something wrong. Hill? You don't even seem glad." "Sure I am, Helen, but . . ." "Hill Mentor, what alls you?" lllll said painfully, "Helen. I I can't take you Saturday night." Helen seemed to shrink down Into the shadows. "Hill. 1 don't understand. You're joking, aren't you? Why. we've .planned this for weeks. You must be Joking." Hill 'clcurcd bis throat, but the choking lump remained. "1 can't take you," he repeated doggedly. "11 m sorry. "Hut " She tiii nod away from Hill moment, ami be knew she was crying. He blinked his eyus and almost wished he could cry, too. He fnlt like It. She turned, 'dabbing at her eyes, and smiled. "I'm sorry to be such a baby. Hill. It was just that I'd counted on It so. and the now dress seemed to make thing per fect. Hut 1 .uudurslund how It is If Mr. Peskln makes you work." lllll said with desperate houcHly. "It . . . it's not Mr. Peskin. Helen. I well, I'm taking another girl." "Oh . . ." Helen pressed taut knuckles against her mouth. "An other girl . . ." lllll nodded miserably. "Dot Skellon." lllll ..M, ..,.ll,l,t " Ull.l. jdenly Helen's crumpled little ilg- lire straightened in defiance. "I I liupe you have a . . . wonderful time, lllll." she choked. With a sob. she whirled and lied into the ilouse. Hill stood for a moment in the shadows, his big shoulders sag ging. Then he dropped his face into his hands. (To he continued) NOTICE FOR BIDS ON WOOD Sealed bids will bo rucoived ut lliu ofilco of tho undersigned up to December 23rd, 1 i) 1 0 , on DO cords four-foot length, 100 cords three foot length, and fifty cords (120) tiers) two-foot length old growth and second growth fir wood. Same to be delivered to the vurlollH school buildings In ltoseburg, Ore gon, between June Ist; and Septem ber 1st, 1!M1. Wood lo he. cut from good sound large Ireea to be felled while the sap is down. In comput ing cordage on three-foot lengths, uxixS feet will be considered one cord, and on two-foot lengths, IX'lxS feet will be considered one cord. Hidders must specify whether bidding on old or second growth, SCHOOL. DISTHICT NO. 4, (Adv.! A. J. derides, Clerk. 4S B3? v: HA MPS it .5 1 Aj ri Jit Life Insurance In U.S. Approaching All-time Record NKW YOUK. Doc. D. (AP) In surunro on Ainorlciiii livim is iip proiuiliiim it intul ut' $117,50iMih, 0UU, Hit' hinlicHl amount in hintoiy. tho (iHHoclutinn nt lilo iiiHiirunco preBlilynts U'kiiicmI today, Luroy A. Lincoln, elmh niaii of tho HSHociulioii u mi proHiilcnt of Metro politun litHuraiico Co., estimat ed hi a report prepared lor tho annual eonveiition of tho executives that the new high mark would he touched by lec. .'II. The year's jiain in poiieiOH Issued by all I'nited States local reserve rompuuies ,ho suid, would bo AUU.uiKt.ouO, an increuse of, 3.1 pel cent over the 1 !:'.! total. Lincoln estimated tho companieH would pay $2,7un.oiil).no lo policy hotdorH and beneficiaries this year, wllh i;:t per cent, of that, amount KoinK lo living policy holders and remain i nn tum diMum'sea in uealli claiinK. Touching on Koveniiuoutul linun cIhI problems ,(he insurance execu tive belittled any likelihood of dan-f-'OinuH Inflationary tendencies in tho United States. "One Of the reasons for this view," he suid, "Is thai our coun try luckily possesses product ivo ca pacity, national wealth, and other economic resources sufficiently strong to make it far more resistant to inflation than were, for instance, some KuropoHti countries. "Another reusou for that view Is that the nm'eriimrnt of this coun try has available much stronger po sitive tontrolH against Inflation now than worn over before avail able to It." Lumber Strike Hits Another Mill TACOMA. loc. 4. (Ai) -The I'ucific northwest lumber strike spread to another Tacotna ,inill to day, uddini; linn more men lo the estimated (j,.r))i) already idle be cause of a wafie dispute between the Lumber and Sawmill Workers' union (AFL) and employers. The WtirihinKlon-Oroson plywood plant here was closed alter strikers from Kverett established a picket Hue. It brought to 1 the number ot Tacomu plants now idle. Kenneth (Jonlon. acliuu business nut-tit for the union, said 1M plants COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE Dr. D. B. Bubar 116 No. Jackson A 1 I: - it .s (fttA Itailio-Tclrnhutn) ami IokkImk camps lu tho 1'UKut sound area are down. Cordon said 1H0 men ut the Went Kojk JloKKinK com puny, miuernl, wore scheduled lo quit work today, lie Nuid no Koltleiueut was Indicat ed following conlerouceH with oiu ployert yeslerdav.' The Kverett pickets. Cordon suid. Included nicu employed at the W'ashiuKlomOruKou IMywood coin puny'a Kverett plant. The union Is seukliiK n busle wuko Increase from 24 (o 70 cents an hour and a week's ucutiou with pay. Prisoner Admits Holdup Of Six Service Stations RK ATT I ,K. Hoc. 1. (AIM A signed conlesslon today involved Val V. Itobertson, :tt(, a laborer cap tuirtii at the scene of a service station holdup Saturday night, lu six such recent holdups here. , On a call from Herbert Campbell, service staliou attendant, Unit he had been jus), held up and Hocked in an oil lubrication room but ok cuped, SovKoanf Wullor M. Peder sen and I'at roluian Clyle A. Mor i-Jkoii cruised lu Ihe vicinity Sat urday niKhf. lie wus robbed of 91 Within a lew minutes, they re ported, they surprised Itobertsoii boldiiiK up another service Htuthin and captured him at pinpoint. 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