Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The news-review. (Roseburg, Or.) 1948-1994 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 6, 1949)
I U. of 0, Library CO VP ..' Eugene, Ore. "TT" mi Ml f wo mm- MM WUA WWC WHAT r v ;y .' : . . Ii i ft '. '.. ...... IHli, PAT JANELLI AND JOE ADAMO, Copco linemen, iwing from their safety belis high up a power pole at Oak and Stephens streets. The two men are members of a crew clearing wiring, rendered inactive through the laying of another circuit, from a former overhead crossing of Stephens street' which, as of course you know, here forms a section of the Pacific highway. GO TO POLLS. VOTERS URGED City O. K. Needed To Finish Procedure For Annexation, Mngr. Slankard Reminds Roseburg voters are urged by City Manager Matt Slankard to visit the polls Tuesday, Dec. 13, to vote on the proposed admission of three outlying areas, known as West Roseburg, Sleepy Hollow Miller's addition and Beulah addition. In the Day's News By FRANK JENKINS WE'RE always facing some new problem or other. Here is the newest one: Shall we or shall we not per mit the Germans (who are among the world's toughest fighters) to re-arm themselves? THIS is the way the argument goes: If we keep the Germans dis armed, Russia may boom sudden ly westward and take all of Europe. ' If we let the Germans re-arm, they'll be better able than arty body else to STOP RUSSIA., . . WHAT to do? v Well, in 1918 we . licked Ger many. Eventually we let her re arm. German rearmament brought Hitler, whom we had to lick. By the time we got Hitler licked, we had Stalin on our necks. You see It IS a problem. . ' THERE are lots of problems. Take pepper (just common black pepper), for instance. It was pepper, as much as any- (Continued on Page Four) CONVICTS NEED JOBS SALEM, Dec. 6. UP) Eighteen convicts at the state penitentiary could be released If they had jobs waiting for them, Governor Douglas McKay said today. He said all 18 have- been pa roled on condition they get jobs.. ANNEXATION BENEFITS Head Of West Roseburg Assn. Lists Reason Why Area Should Join City Advantages of annexing the West Roseburg area ts the city were told a small gathering of Chamber of Commerce members at the weekly noon forum luncheon at the Umpqua hotel yesterday. Sam McGaughey, president of the newly-organixed West Roseburg Civic Improvement association, told the group that one of the prime advantages to the city would be In form of a tax rebate, funds collected by the state and distributed to cities on a census population basis "Adding this group of 2,000 per sons now living in West Roseburg would bring an additional $14,500 to the city each year," McGaugh ey said. It was pointed out the city now ge.s its share of the state funds on a basis of 4.900 population, as figured In 1940. McGaughey said the 1950 census time will soon be here and annex ation is necessary to insure a lareer share of fundi for the City 5y Paul Jsnktn The areas themselves held their elections recently and all voted to become a part of the city. Under Haws of the state, Slankard said, the.dty must hold its election before the three areas may be admitted. So far, three -"elections have been held to admit West Rose burg and Miller's addition. On two occasions these areas voted not to become a part of the city, while Roseburg voters balloted to admit the areas. In a recent third election, both the outlying areas voted for annexation. Slankard said final decision is now up to the city's voters. Slankard said Roseburg has much to offer areas outside the city's limits. He related that on first thought, citizens of the out lying areas feared an increase in taxes. Although "true taxes" will be raised some, the benefits to the areas will outweigh the tax levy, Slankard pointed out. Figures show that Roseburg has a low tax rate lower than almost any other city in the state, Slankard said. Within Douglas county, Roseburg's tax rate of 15.6 mills is far below the average. Two other cities in (Continued on Page Two) Govt. To Sell Turkeys To Boost Yule Supplies WASHINGTON, Dec. t. Of) The Agriculture department today offered to sell 725,000 pound of dressed turkeys to boost Christmas supplies. ' The turkeys were bought by the department during the fall under a producer-price support program. The turkeys represent largely birds of smaller sizes, supplies of which are now relatively short and prices somewhat above support levels. The turkeys will be sold In carload lots on an offer and acceptance basis. Offers will be received daily beginning Dee. 9 until further notice. of Roseburg. He said this money will go elsewhere if the annexa tion measure fails. Sanitation Stressed McGaughey emphasized the Importance of increased sanita tion facilities, both to the city and to West Roseburg. "In case of an epidemic both (Continued on Page Two) The Weather Increasing cloudiness today aiiid' tonight tciat twlighr and. Wednesday a. m., clearing Wednesday p. m. Sunset today 4:37 p. m. . ' Sunrise tomorrow 7:31 a. m. Established 1873 Pine Street Use For Traffic Mute Approved Highway Board Proposal Given Council's Nod E. Roseburg Annexation Plan Widened; Decontrol Of Rents To Be Talked Approval of the state llghway commission's proposal to use Pine street for south bound traf fic and Stephens street for north bound traffic in Roseburg was voted by the city council in one of Its briefest meetings on record Monday night. The session lasted less than 45 minutes. The council followed the rec ommendation of the planning commission, which last week heard a detailed report on plans for rerouting of traffic through the city and construction of a four-lane highway north to Win chester. The first phase of construction would be from the north city lim its to the highway scales, a dis tance of about two miles. The route would follow a right-of-way considerably to the east of the present highway, which would be joined again at the scales. No date has been set for starting the work. The council has no jurisdiction beyond the city limits, but the Planning commission's scope of service extends within a radius of six miles. The State Highway commis sion, in a letter to the council, asked for an expression as to the use of Pine and Stephens streets. The councilmen concur red in the plan, Inasmuch as it would be extremely costly to wid en Stephens street for double traffic. A connecting link with Pine would angle off from Stephens in v (Continued on Page Two) Town Votes Ban On Cafe Service To Negroes DRESDEN, Ont., Dec 6 UP This southwestern Ontario town, burial place of the Negro who was the real life counterpart of the principal character in Har riet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin," yesterday voted against ending racial discrimina tion in local restaurants. Citizens voted 517 to 108 against a proposed by-law which would have compelled restaurants to serve Negroes. The plebiscite at the municipal elections climaxed a controversy started several months ago whon the town's three largest restau rants barred Negroes. Nearly 20 percent of Dresden's popula tion of 2,000 are Negroes. Electors voted on the issue of whether restauranteurs should be forced to "serve patrons regard less of race, creed or color." Alien Smuggling Ring Cracked By Justice Dept. WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-m The Justice department reported tndav it hflft prarlcoH n Haugno. Miami alien-smuggling operation ana ruunaing up aliens slip ped into this country since Sep tember. Attorney General McGrath an nounced the arrest of two Grand Rapids, Mich., men in Miami. They are accused of flying the aliens into this country. The accused men are Gaylord Saxton and Charles Cramton, both 26. In addition. Mrfirath salri throo of the aliens have been picked up in new iorK wiy. tie added tnat the -TllHnA ripnarlmant Knna. tA have the others In custody shortly. British Refuse Soviet Demand For Refugee BERLIN.. Dec. 6. UP) A So. viet request for return of a Rus sian soldier who fled to the west has been rejected, British army authorities said today. The soldier, a private, came to the British three weeks aea and described himself as a political refugee. He was given haven as such in accordance with the tra ditional British policy, the an nouncement added. The Russians, requesting the return of Private Andrei bneika, who crossed into the British zone area Nov. 13. said the soldier left the Russian zone by mistake. Ordinary army deserters are normally returned under a four power agreement that dates back to 1945. Tank Output Ordered For East Germany Army BERLIN, Dec. 6. m The British-licensed newspaper Sozi aldemokrat said today an auto mobile plant at Chemnitz in east ern Germany has been ordered to produce tanks for the Communist-proposed 360-000-man east German army. ine paper said the p;ant has been assigned a quota of 10 tanks a monio. NAMED SENATOR William Benton, above, of Southport, has been appointed by Con necticut Governor Bowles to the U. S. Senate, replacing Ray mond Baldwin, Republican, who resigned to accept judgeship. Benton; a former partner of Bowles in an advertising firm, is an independent in politics. 1 Campus Paper Scores Talk By Eisenhower NEW YORK (IP) Columbia university's student newspaper has opened up with some caustic comments about the university's president, Gen. Dwight D. Eisen hower. ; In an editorial, "the Columbia Dally Spectator" leveled its main fire at a speech Eisenhower made last "Axk before the St- Andrew1 society at , the Waldorf-Astoria hotel. "If the speech was a trial bal loon," the newspaper said, "we think public reaction will soon flatten it." The general, In the speech, said he thought too much emphasis was being placed on personal security at the expense of Individ ual liberty. He was quoted as say ing that perhaps people wanted champagne when they- should have "hot dogs and beer." The sluuent editorial com mented: ; i Being content with beer , and hot dogs has never been part of the American tradition we Know. (Continued on Page Two) Quintuplet Boys Born To Colombia Mother MEDELLIN. Colombia, Dec. 6. UP) Quintuplets five boys and all in good health were born several days ago to Maria Arro yave in the little town of Angos tura. Report of the births arrived by telegram from the mayor of An gostura only yeste-day. The governor ot tne depart ment (state) of Antloquia order ed the mother and children brought from their town, 50 miles northeast of here, to Medellin where they are to be given the best medical attention. : mi Tz-Jtrj I -mm-- mm mm mm 1 i n w El al . EARLY BIRDS This turkey torn end hen combination was the first to arrive for the North western Turkey show, to be held Wednesday through Friday at Roseburg's Rolletta Roller rink on E. 2nd Ave. So. Although live birds were not to arrive until today, show Manager George L Routledge said eary arrivals would be cared for properly. Owner Jane Rust, 15-year-old Azalea 4-H club member, also entered a bird in the dressed turkey division. (Staff photo) i ROSEBURG, OREGON TUESDAY, DEC. Turkeys Roll In For Record Exhibit Here Entries From 3 Coast States Almost Swamp Headquarters Of Show Fair Manager George L. Rout- ledge said yesterday turkey ex hibitors from Oregon, Washing ton and California have applied for cage and storage space tor a "record number' of birds to be entered In the Northwestern Tur key show, which opens tomorrow and runs through Friday, Show headquarters at the Roll etta Roller rink on E. 2nd Ave. S. was nearly swamped this morn ing as entries in both live and dressed bird divisions poured in from nearly every major turkey grower on the Pacific coast. Coop ing oi uve Diras is to De completed by 9 p.m. Efforts of Routledge' staff of co-workers drew praise from tur key exhibitors and commercial display agents alike, as they ar rived at show headquarters to find everything" In order for the "biggest turkev show Roseburg has ever seen." Pierre "Pete" Traglio, field advertising representaiive for Crown Mills, said this was one of the few times in all his experi ence that turkey show heads had made complete arrangements for commercial exhibitors. Collapsible exhibition display stalls have been (Continued on Page Two) Hiker Injured In Traffic Collision , -One man, a hitch-hiking pas senger,; sustained head- injuries, Aits and shock, but. is expected lo be released from a Eugene hospital today, as the result of a headon collision four miles south of Yoncalla Monday at 1:15 p.m. State Police Sgt. Holly Hoi comb listed his name as Albeit L. Sprague, Portland. He was a passenger In a car operated by Floyd O'Neal Nelson of. Kelso, Wash., said the officer. The other car involved was operated by Ed ward W. Stilwell, Eugene. According to the officer's re port the accident was caused when a car stopped on the high way ahead of the Nelson car, which was traveling south. Nel son was unable to stop and swerved Into the left lane direct ly into the path of the Stilwell vehicle. Both cars suffered con siderable damage. Neither Nel son nor Stilwell were injured, a side from minor cuts and bruis es. Sprague was picked up by Nel son at Albany en route to San Francisco. , HOT IN ARGENTINA BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 6-P) Suffering 'from chilblalnes? Pity the poor Argentlnans. Forty of them were treated here for sunstroke yesterday. It was hot for December In the Argentine capital, even though summertime has started. Temperatures got up to 100.76 de grees fahrenheit. . y if Vi - itrnA .nm' . .. "i 6, 1949 I TT- 1 . W ft iUu-:JU.. i.., ji4MJ ' ..... Imim if, , -.J. FAITH IN PRAYER Thousands of people of all faiths answered with their prayers when Betty Lou Marbury, 10, of Brownsville, Term., wrote the editor of the Memphis Commercial-Appeal, ask ing for prayers to help cure her of a bone disease that threatens her right hand and perhaps her life. When doctors told her the infection might require amputation, Betty Lou's letter said: "Don't you think praying will save my hand." Her request that readers help pray for her recovery brought pledges of aid from clergymen and laymen of all creeds. Said Betty Lous "I believe the Lord will answer their prayers." CHRISTMAS PROGRAM y aycees Plan Huge Tree, Home Decoration Vying Santa's Visit To Kiddies An all-out Christmas program Junior Chamber of Commerce executive committee Monday -night. The plans call for erection of a huge Christmas tree on Cass street, between Main and Jackson; an outdoor decorated home display contest; erection of a lighted cross on Mt. Nebo, and a "Hello, Santa," program for children. The outdoor home display will be a new Innovation, which has not been possible since prior to the war, because of the wartime blackout and the power shortage since the war. California-Oregon Power company has assured ade quate power this year. According 'to the announce ment, all home owners who can will be asked to arrange a de corated outside display, which may be on any Christmas theme, from a decorated tree to any scene such as the nativity, rein deer . and sleigh, or any other original idea. 1 1 As an Incentive, the Jacees will offer a cud as a prize for the best display, based on beauty and originality. A Jaycee commitiee will judge the attractions, and its decision will be final. A "bigger and better" Christ- (Continued on Page Two) ill ' il ! MM M .Tiiiiil niiiiiiii -iiiiiiiB v ihiii in iaaannii mm liiilii 186-49 was planned by the Roseburg Teacher Kills Ex-Wife, -Fiance And Himself ' MT. VERNON, Wash., Dec. 6. UP) A grade school principal shot and killed his attractive ex wife and : her fiance, then fa tally wounded himself late yes terday in the partly furnished bungalow the couple was pre paring for their forthcoming marriage. The victims were Mrs. Betty Buchanan Trout, 27; William A. O'Loane, 24, a flying instructor and Mrs. Trout's fiance; and John W. Trout, 32, principal at Rock port grammar school, 40 miles up the Skagit river from here. , Police Chief Don Landrefh and the Rev. Fr. J. P. Brennan as cribed the shooting to Trout's in ability to effect a reconciliation with his former wife. They had been divorced in June, 1948. Juvenile Bandits Nabbed Near Grants Pass GRANTS PASS, Dec. 6.-4JP) Two juveniles who escaped tem porarily last night from Sergeant C. R. Borgman of the state police by abandoning an automobile and fleeing into the brush near Blackwell hill between Grants Pass and Medlord, were captured later by police posses. One of the youths was armed with a loaded pistol, and four others as well as a loaded rifle, were found In the abandoned car, Sgt. Borgman said. He quoted the youngsters as stating they had stolen the unidentified automo bile ' bearing Louisiana license plates in San Francisco, had ob tained the weapons in the burg lary of a hardware store at Rialto and had obtained $40 bv holding up a liquor store about 33 miles north ol San Francisco. They are being held in jail at Medlord. City Has Too Many Dogs But Lacks Dog Catcher FAIRBANKS. Alaska, Dec. 6. UP Roving packs of dogs have aroused Fairbanks residents this week. There s plenty of sympathy for them. But no dog catcher. No body wants the job. Feeling mounted when a five- year-old Kindergarten child was attacked by five dogs. The child was unharmed physically, but the animals tore at the youngster's heavy winter clothes. A truck driver rescued her. Besides the quandary posed by the scarcity of dog catchers, the city points out there's no place to put the dogs, even If they are caugnt. Major Jordan Recites Action To Halt Thefts Secret Devices Ripped ' y From Four Planes But Fifth Ship Eluded Htm ; NEW YORK, Dec. 6-mFo mer air force Major George Racey Jordan told today of rip ping secret radar equipment out of four planes bound for Russia In the war but said a fifth with the same material reached the Soviet union. , Jordan told a news conference he snatched the equipment from four - planes at the Great Falls, Mont., air base. But another plane made It to Russia from Wash ington without stopping at Great Falls and balked him, he added. The former air force officer touched off a new Investigation of secret material allegedly ob tained by the Soviets in a broad cast last Friday. He charged that the Soviet obtained uranium products in the war and repeated the accusation before a congressional committee yesterday. Uranium is used in making atomic bombs. Obeys His superior Jordan was an exnedltlnor of ficer for lend-lease supplies to nussia at me ureac vans base in the war. . . He told the news conferenw ha found the radar equipment, which ne never naa seen before, in a C-47 transport destined for the Russians. Jordan said he teleDhoned hlr superior officer, a colonel Gltz- inger, at Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio, and asked him about the equipment. "Good God," Jordan quoted Gitzinger as replying. "Don't teil me they got radar equipment. Rlpitout.'p The former officer said he com plied. Three other planes arrived enroute to Russia with the same equipment, he said, adding In each case "I ripped out the radar. "General Arnold (Gen. H. H. Arnold, then chief of the army air force) would just as soon have given given his right a,rm as that radar, Jordan declared. However, a fifth plane took off from Washington with Maj. Gen. a. i. veiyaev, cniei oi tne Kussian purchaslngi mission, aboard, Jor dan said. "He got Into the plane," the former officer said, "and I heard -(Continued on Page Two) - Husband Faces Charge Of Beating His Wife Ralelch Brannon. 41. Glide, in rested Monday by sheriff's de puties, was arraigned in Justice court yesterday on an assault and battery charge growing out of the alleged beating of his wife, Blanche, found early Monday lv- lng along the North Umpqua road in an unconscious condition. . - Bail was set at $300. ' Mrs. Brannon, taken to Merer hospital with multiple cuts and bruises.' Is said to be res tin ir easily, according to hospital of- iiciais. Justice of the Peace A. J. Ced es set bail at $500 for Wlllard L. Fent. 21. upon arraignment on a charge of grand larceny. Fent was arrested Saturday by state ponce, toiiowing a complaint tnat he allegedly stole a wallet con talning $43 from his room mate, C. W. Conner, Canyonville. Crash Kills Junction City Youth, Injures 2 Others CORVALLIS. Dec. & UP) Ronald A. Dixon. 17. route 3. Junction City, was killed and two otners were badly injured when their car crashed into a mud bank about two miles south of here at 1 a.m. today. injured were Floyd Cotrell, 20, Monroe, and Phyllis Carson. 15. believed to be a route 3, Corval- lis, resident. Attendants at Good Samaritan hospital here said both are expected to recover. Police said the car In which the trio was riding, driven by Cot rell, came west on Richland lane, a country road leading to High way 99W. The lane ends at the highway but they failed to make the turn, plunging on across the road and into the bank on the west side. Drain Store Looted Of Meats And Clothing It must have been a hunenr burglar who broke into the- W. u. Cool and Sons general store at Drain sometime Sunday night. The loot, according to State Police, Included hams and vari ous meats from the frozen food locker. Also taken were leather boot. shirts and miscellaneous cloth ing. The Ingenious burglar must have had an eye for the Christ mas season. Missing also, tne of ficers said, was a stock of Christ mas tree lights. Ltvfty Ft R By I )T KeteesMtelei Mr. Truman's plant for a wel fare state will lead Unci Sam to the "poorhouM," the GOP national chalrmaa warm. In ether words: From porrertarM to poorhout. f