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10 The News-Review, Roseburg, Or. Mm., June 13, 194 e.r T1 i . c . i.' t t MTV :. ; J. 1 MYRTLE CREEK'S Covered Wagon By Airlift Scheduled At Roseburg For Bond Sales Program June 22 Imagine a covered wagon ar riving by airlift. That's happening all across the United States these next few weeks and people of this com' munity won't have to go far to see the historic event, H. u. Pargeter of Roseburg, U. S. sav ings bond chairman of Douglas County, aniiouneed today. Thirty full-stee, historic authen tic covered wagons, perhaps some of them the very ones in which our pioneer forebears crossed mountains and plains to settle this region, are participating in the opening of the Opportunity U. S. Saving Bond Drive May IS through June, the chairman explained. They started their trek by air boxcar from Independence, Mo., In ceremonies dedioated by Presi dent Truman, May 16, thence by service planes thov are being flown te major cities. Here s the schedule for covered Hffi 155' M W MfH tiatect rift n, bit- jf"1 f"1" k AHMMTf. I M(lM. Lockwood Motors Rose and Oak Phone 80 L t;K Distributed in Roseburg ur m tm rii r fe Rapid Growth Is wagon landings In Oregon: Arrive Medford June 13 for display there on the 14th. Thence across the state carried by trailer through courtesy of the Fruehauf Trailer Equipment Co., hauled by the most modern truck, courtesy of the International Harvester Co. Stops Include: June IS, Grants Pass; June 15 (p.m.) Ashland; June 16, Klamath Fails; June 20, Bend; June 21, Eugene; dune 22, Roseburg; June 23, Coos Bay; June 27, Corvallis (a.m.); June 27, Albany (p.m.); June 28, Salem; June 29 and June 30, in and around Portland. In each of these cities welcom ing ceremonies will be staged. and the covered wagon will roll through the streets as a century or so ago it rolled over hazardous trails. "The covered waeon was chosen as the symbol of the Op portunity Savings Bond Drive," Douglas county Chairman Parge ter explained, "first because this is the 100th anniversary of the gold rush and in this manner the Treasury is commemorating it; 2nd, because the covered wagon played a big role In transporting those seeking opportunity; and 3rd, because Savings Bonds offer Americans today an opportunity to better their fortunes and find security for themselves and gen erations to oome." Local .plans for the covered wagon visit will be announced by County Chairman Pargeter a day or two before the unit arrives. Two Fast Plane Meet One Killed, One Injured LOB ANGELES, June 13. UP) Two of the world's fastest planes collided high over Southern Cali fornia. Air Force Capt. William A. Higglns, 28, of Cranston, R. I., was killed. Pilot of the second plane, Capt. Richard E. Barr of State College, Pa., was catapulted out by his special ejector seat ana parachuted to safety. They were flying F8 jets, rep licas of the world speed reoord holder. March Air Base, where the men were stationed with the 94th Fighter Squadron, gave this re port: The pair engaged in a training dogfight at 23,000 feet over the mountains between here and Bakersfietd yesterday. Higglns' plane crashed on a ridge of Tejon Pass and the wings were hurled below into a canyon. His body waa found In the wreckage. Barr triggered the ejector neat and was catapulted M feet past the talt surfaees. He floated to earth on a raneh near Lebec. His plane crashed (our miles away near Quail Lake and start ed a small brush fire. Barr was seriously hurt. U. S. Buy Of Australia Weal Held Probable MELBOURNE, June 13.-M D. T. Boyd thinks the United Slates may buy 500,000 bales of Australian wool next season. Boyd, who Is chairman o( the Australian wool hoard, has just returned from a trip to the Unit ed Kingdom and the United Slates. He said Amerioan wool growers were turning to cattle raising because of the present beef short age. This has caused a decrease In U, S. wool production, he said. by Bates Candy Co, Attributed Largely New Military Pay Raise BiH WASHINGTON, June 13 UP) The House Armed Services Com mittee has voted 26 to 1 lo take another crack at a military pay raise bill through Congress. It approved a measure which would cost about $100,000,000 less than the one that failed to pass last month. The lone objector was Rep. Norblad (R.-Ode.). A World War Two Air Force officer, Norblad was the only committee member who voted against the first pay bill when the House sent It back to the . Committee for further study. Norblad asked whether the Oregon School Children Smarter Than National Average, Assertion SALEM, June 13. (P) Oregon school children are smarter than the national average of school children. D. A. Emerson, assistant super intendent of public instruction, told a meeting of county school superintendents here that some counties have trouble using the nationwide intelligence tests be cause the Oregon kids are so smart. Slate Police Capt. Walter Lan sing, who is asisgned to traffic satety work In the State De partment, said the new law nro- viding for school bus inspections will not wreck the school bus system. "We are drafting reasonable re gulations to.insure safe operation of the school buses." Lansing said. But we don't Intend to rule out any bus unless we find it unsafe for operation. He said buses bought In the past year have been manufactur ed to conform with the new regu lations, which will become effect ive June 16. Lansing said several Inspectors would begin work Julv 16. and he hopes that inspections can be completed ny tne time school opens next fall. Sen. Paul L. Patterson, Hills boro, said the states would be careful lest proposed federal school aid brings about federal control of schools. "I am not necessarily opposed to federal aid for schools," Pat terson said, "but care should be exercised to guarantee that the federal government will not at tempt to dictate how our schools should be operated." SAWDUST SLAB WOOD PLANER ENDS DENN-GERRETSEN CO. rh m .. . WHEN THEY'RE $--,' weva instainsj a brand rte. i ! VISUALINIR. New y am SEE FOR 1 YOURSELF wKy you're ruining your tires and why yewr ear steers hard. The Jehu Umn VISUAIINER shows YOu whether yowr ear need steering service one) helps US eU footer, more accurate I Job of terrectinfj the trouble. f ft MV hm rIwmm M Umpqua Auto & Implement Co. 444 N. Stephens -- r-r I fcinai in J ; To Expansive Lumbering Operations Of Firmco's Plant (Center) And Smaller Mills In Vicinity WW Be Submitted Subcommittee which drafted the new bill had considered paying officers according to their per manent rank, rather than their temporary rank. Kep. KUdav (D. Tex.) said the idea had not been discussed officially, but had been mentioned lnlormally Dy commit tee members. The Oregon lawmaker said al most all Air Force officers are serving now at one or two, and in some cases four, ranks above their permanent grade. He said that aside from the fact that the new bill would allow them to con tinue drawing the pay of their temporary rank, he was in favor ot the Din. Talking About a Home? So many people do noth ing but talk about it! But if you really want to own your home, consult me now. Personal attention. Economical terms. RALPH L. RUSSELL Loans and Insurant ' Loan Representative Equitable Savings A Loan Assn. 112 W. Cass Phone 913 402 W. Oak LOOKING FOR STEERING Phon. 752 Parley At Berlin Ends In Failure BERLIN, June 13. UP) The four occupation powers ended all Germany trade and transport talks late with no Indication of an agreement. Representatives immediately spnt spnarnta rpnnrfo in tha rv.,i.. cil of Foreign Ministers in Paris. mere was every indication the Russians had refused to yield on WATCH REPAIRING ALL WORK GUARANTEED Open daily, Sundays and MARKET HIGHWAY 99 N n z Save in t j j SCH00t gj Three Shopping Relax several major points. As a result, the question of re viving East-West trade in Ger many and re-uniting the divided city of Berlin fell back into the laps of the Big Four at Paris. There was hope that the 24 day old rail strike might come to an end soon, perhaps Wednesday, despite the fact that top German union leaders rebuffed an Ameri can appeal for an immediate end to the transport-jamming stop page. The Issue will be put before the rank and file of the union Evenings. Closed Saturdays. v N RIVERSIDE ADDITION Q) SNACK CHRISTlfSmTQSHOP 60l 'Walnut St. K'S comfortably in your favorite armchair and settle, down leisurely to the advertising columns in this newspaper; Check the advertisements carefully, before you go to the rewards in true values, in specials, thus saving your temper, your feet and your pocketbook. . You'll find that the columns of this newspaper are filled with savings and sound shopping in vestments. They are well worth your careful attention every single day. PHONE DRUNK ARRAIGNED . One person was arraigned and another forfeited ball in Munici pal Court Saturday on charges of Intoxication, reported Munici- in a referendum tomorrow. Seventy-five per cent of the mem bership must vote to continue the walkout or it will be called off automatically. 100 r Something Special In River Frontage : fj I Tracts of 3 acrei each with 100 ft. frontage :: on the North Umpqua River and on the Garden i '" yalley-Wlnchester road. Wonderful deep, loir, with - large treei on the river bank and the reit of the -j .! tract In alfalfa. High bank and fine view in any TrVr direction. Reitricted. An Ideal location for that 1 1 :ountry home. Only BVt milea out. Crosi the Win- 1 :heter bridge and turn left one half mile. - " j Price per tract 52500.00 . Earl & Gladys Wiley jES! pppj REALTORS, ROSE HOTEL BLDG. ' -''jlpiEfj Picture by Paul Jenklni pal Judge Ira B. Riddle.. George Harrison Bowman, 320 W. Cass St., was committed to 10 days in the city jail In lieu of a $20 fine, while Merton Eugene Loop, 1203 N. Jackson St., for. feited $30 bail for non-appearance on charges of intoxication and disorderly conduct, the judge reported. -;. -i