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Republicans May Need Great New Principle To Score Victory In '52 By BRUCE BIOSSAT A man named Walter Prescott Webb, professor ol history at the University of Texas, has some ideas on politics that are new and different. Whether they are right is another question. But they seem to have enough support in history to merit our attention. Polltcal experts have been try ing for decades to understand the ups and downs of American political parties. Swings in the economy from boom to bust, the cycle of social change, the wax ing and waning of particular public personalities, these are among the factors set down to explain the rise and fall of party fortunes. Webb, writing in the magazine Southwest Review, takes a long er view than any of these notions embraces. He believes that poli tical debate inevitably focuses on some great principle. "The party that originates the principle and establishes it, does so in a national crisis," says Webb. "As long as the principle works, it Is almost impossible to dislodge the party that discov ered it." He contends the Republican Patty found such a principle af ter the Civil War. It linked itself with a new and growing force business and fostered the idea that what is good for business is (good for the country. According to Webb, that prin For Christmas Dinner Serve LIGHT FRUITCAKE.. lb. 7.00 , We use the best of candied fruits, brandy and butter. 231 N. Jackson If 7 ' T It's always a pleasure to drink Schilling! Thermo-Regulated roast assures uniform good flavor, always richer and more delicious. TWO KINDS DRIP OR PERCOLATOR ' fa Yes, ladies Fairhoven Market prices are low not just on week ends but every day. Consistent shopping here will mean real sav ings in your food bill. Quality is always tops, too! EGGS SPRECKEL'S SUGAR GOLD MEDAL FLOUR SWANCO MARGARINE Grade Farm 10-Lb. Bag 25-Lb. Bag Lb. VT-?3 YELLOW Jif ONIONS, 2 Ibs. C Fresh California f 8-lb. JLft Dates "b Pk9 27c jUran9es bag Gc ciple worked for a long time and kept the GOP in national power most of the period from the Civil War until the Great Depression. In that crisis, he adds, the Democrats seized the chance to try out a new principle wider use of government authority for the relief and welfare of farm ers, workingmen, home owners, and many other groups in so ciety. . Webb passes no judgment on this principle, but simply notes that, like the one adopted by the Republicans in the 1860's, it has been politically effective. He thinks the Democrats' prin ciple will go on working until, in some crisis, it fails. Only then, he says, will the GOP have an opportunity to move in on a long-term basis by grasping an other new principle that can gain popular support. In the meantime, Webb believ es the Republicans can only crit icize the operation of the Dem ocrats' welfare principle, and bide their time. We leave it to the experts to Phone 241 Wonderful SHORTENING, Armour's 3 ibs. 59c A Large Fresh 39c 93c 1.87 21c CORMER OF FAIRHAVEN, i-mmiiteiiirn mw r" TtflMfr....i.. j ii " V W N - . (, , i r " ; -s . - " - ',- The choir of the First Metho dist church, pictured above, will present the "Christmas Oratorio" by the French composer, Camille Salnt-Saens, this Sunday, Dec. 18, at 5 p. m., the pastor, W. A. Mac Arthur, announced. Following the tradition of an early service, the Methodist musi cians have chosen the hour of five as being the most convenient. The selection of Saint-Saens' work brings a work of wide variety. It is not a heavy piece of music as many oratorios are, but has much color and interest because of the composer's style. He was some what of an eclectic, borrowing from the influence of Bach and Handel, although all of his work has the stamp of his own individ uality upon it. A pleasing number and variety of solos ana small group combi nations of voices together with full chorus numbers makes the "Christmas Oratorio" a selection of extreme interest. The public is invited to attend. reconcile Webb's theory with others. Obviously the "great principle" could not be the sole factor at work, for Democrats won the presidency during the long Republican ascendancy and the GOP took Congress in 1946 amid the big Democratic days. But if there is some single strong thread running through these long periods when one or the other party , has tended to dominate the scene, it could very likely be the sort of principle of which Webb speaks. Should that be so, Webb's pan oramic study of party fortunes may help the Republicans clarifv their outlook for 1950 and 1952. It may hasten the search for a new principle which the party might offer the nation when the moment comes for another great swing of the pendulum. Right now there is not the slighlest hint what that principle might be All that seems clear is that it probably cannot be the same one the GOP embraced in former times, nor cen it copy the Democrats' welfare state. Somehow it will have to break entirely new ground. FO RTY'TH I R D REBEKAH CONVENTION COMES TO SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION The forty-third annual conven tion of the Rebekah Lodge of Dis trict No. 11, was held Thursday, December 8th at the American Par-T-Pok and Nehi Beverages Demonstration Saturday MEATS Fresh Meaty Spare Ribs, lb. 43c Center Cuts Shoulder Pork Roast, lb. 35c Large Juicy Frankfurters lb 39c Order Your Turkey MELROSE First Methodist Choir To Present "Christmas The vesper service will be un der the direction of R. Cloyd Rlfre, with Mrs. Paul E. Geddes as organist and the Rev. W. A. MacArthur as narrator. A recep tion in appreciation of the choir members will be held immediate ly after the service in the social halls of the church which the pub lic is also welcome to attend. Light refreshments and a time of real fellowship and congeniality will mark this portion of the evening. A complete program of this worship hour is as follows: Christmas Vesper Worship 5:00 P. M. R. Cloyd Riffe, Director Mrs. Paul Geddes, Organist Reverend W. A. MacArthur Narrator Processional Hymn "Angels from the Realms of Glory" Congregation . and Choir Christmas Story from Holy Scripture ,. Legion Hall In Sutherlin. Mrs. Juanita Holgate was chairman and Mrs. Leona Slack, both of Sutherlin, was secretary. The Sutherlin Rebekah lodge seated the convention officers with a drill and presented each with 'a carnation corsage of pink and green with small golden links at the top. Mrs. Lela Ramsey, of Madras, president of the Rebekah Assem bly of Oregon, was introduced with Mrs. Ethel Bailey, of Rose burg, past-president; Mrs. Mar ian Wilson, Bandon, past-president; Mrs. Louise Dimmick, Roseburg; Mrs. Doris Fitzpat rick, Canyonville and Mrs. Nellie Peterson, Sutherlindistrict dep uty presidents. Mrs. . Velrha Herman, Rose burg, state trustee of Theta Rho girls, was introduced by Lela Ramsey, president of the Rebek ah Assembly. An address of welcome was given by Mrs. Mabel Ross of Sutherlin. Mrs. Francis Hedden of Elkton gave the response. The "Lord's Prayer" was sung by Mrs. Joyce Brigram after the Scripture reading, by -the chap lain Pora Willis of Riddle. Roll call of past chairman of district No. 11 found twelve past chairmen present. Mrs. Doris Steinbach gave a reading and presented each a gift from a large cornucopia of pink and green placed among the ever greens, during a drill. Roll call of ledges showed a gain in membership and many activities. Bright spots on the program were the many poems the chairman gave for the pres entations during the day. Then after noon session conven ed at 1:30 the memorial by Suth lin Rebekah Lodge No. 218 was impressive. Many exemplifications of the order were presented during the session and a program number from, each lodge represented: Canyonville, Riddle, Myrtle Creek, Roseburg, Elkton and Sutherlin. Numerous questions were In the question box and were an swered by the Assembly presi dent. Roseburg No. 41 of Roseburg was selected as hostess lodge for 1950 and Umpqua Rebekah Lodge No. 175 for 1951. New officers elected for 1950 are as follows: Mrs. Lena Poole, Roseburg No. 41, chairman; Mrs. Bessie Lakey No. 175, vice-chairman; Mrs. La verne Nickens, Roseburg No. 41 Sutherlin No. 218, treasurer. The courrr1 showed during the day that there were present from 1151 Reverend W. A. MacArthur Pastoral prayer. Christmas Oratorio (By Camille Saint-Saens) Organ Prelude Mrs. Paul Geddes Tenor solo "There Were Shepherds" .... Wendell Johnson Mezzo soprano solo "And Lo! An Angel of the Lard Ap peared" Norine Kruysman Soprano solo "Fear Not, Oh Ye Shepherds" Mrs. William Woodward Baritone solo "Suddenly There Was With the Angel" .". H. D. Scott Chorus "Glory Be Unto God in the Highest" Full choir Mezzo soprano solo "And Lo! He Heard My Cry" Miss Norine Kruysman Tenor solo "In My Heart, I Believe, O Lord!" Wendell Johnson Ladies quartet Mrs. W. J. Adair, Miss Norma Cox, Miss Norine Kruysman, Mrs. Leon Canyonville, nine; Riddle, six; Myrtle Creek, 17; Roseburg, 28; Elkton, six; Sutherlin, 38. Legion hall was decorated with evergreen trees making a back- ground of greenery with two large vases on each side of the ('"in Matching sett In ma hogany finish. 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Acheson noted in a statement that no foreign intervention was involved in the government changes in Panama. This reference might have bearing on future American con sideration of recognition of the Chinese Communist government. In the case of China, the Com munists have had outside sup port from Russia. In his" statement, Acheson re called that the United States has "publicly deplored" the means of the political changes in Pana ma. This was a reference to reports that threats of force were involv ed in the series of governmnt changes: On other matters, Acheson said: 1. Negotiations between the United States and Western Euro pean countries for agreements covering American arms will be concluded in a very short time. 2. The status of Formosa, where the Chinese Nationalist government has established it self, is a matter of great import ance which is constantly before the top level National Security council. Acheson declined to dis cuss the question of what actions the United States might take to keep the island from falling into Chinese Communist control. 3. The United States will co operate constructively as a mem ber of the United Nations trustee ship council in carrying out the United Nations general assent- No gift fias a more en during quality . . . than the gift for the home. See our wide selection today! . . ROCKERS No gift could be more perfect for dad. Re member a swing rocker would give him yeor around comfort. O Complete Color Selection O Mohair and Tapestry $3950 West Blankets Use our convenient credit terms I I I Leather tops with gold I .U trim. I 0- a I I 1 bly's order for the council to draw up regulations governing ine proposea internationalization of Jerusalem. 4. The United States deplores the reported appeal of President Trujillo to the Dominican repub lic congress for power to declare war against any nation he be lieves to be shielding prepara tions lex an invasion of the Do minican republic. Acheson said the United States deplores the Trujillo action be cause it Is a failure to rely upon the procedures laid down in in ter American defense agreements to meet such situations. ,1 Elks Date Yule Party For Kiddies Every child In the Roseburg area will be guest of the Rose burg Elks lodge Saturday morn ing at the annual Christmas party. A free moving picture, a per sonal appearance bv a Hollvwood comedian and a Santa Claus, and a gut lor every child will be provided by the Elks lodge, through the cooperation of Donn Radabaugh, theater owner-man ager. According to Harry Pinnlger, manager of the, Elks club, all three local theaters will be used. In anticipation of the largest crowd of youngsters ever to at tend the annual party. A com plete show schedule, featuring the film "Tioga Kid," will he shown In relays, starting first at the Indian theater. As each real is concluded, it will be rushed to the Star theater, then to the Rose. One of the stars in the picture Is Roscoe Ates, famous Hollvwood sutterlng comedian. He will ap pear personally at eacn 01 the three theaters. By special ar rangement with the North Pole, Santa Claus Will also be on hand at each of the three theaters to distribute gifts. s weets from Santa brTUSSY "SAFARI1 PERFUME VIAL, wbtlo fragrance, in dramatic black leatherettcfcaie. Applicator in "gold" metal top. 1 dram, $1.00. WIND AND WEATHER SNOW MAN, famous hand-lotion in jolly holiday container. Santa wears a black bat, jaunty red muffler, $1.00. TWO-IN-ONE LIPSTICK, bur nished metal case contains two full-sised lipsticks gaily wrapped. GINGER SPICE TWINS nol queezeable Gingerbread men. Ginger Spice Cologne, 4 oi., $1.00. Ginger Sptce Dusting Powder, $1.00. 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