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2 The Newi-Review, Roieburg, Winter Arrival Poses Problem WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-WP) Winter arrives at 11:24 eastern standard time tonight, bringing with It the shortest day in the year. But which day; today or to morrow? Time experts aren't sur The fellow who checks on time for the U. S. Naval Observatory says he's willing to bet today is the shortest ot the year In the eastern time belt. But for the records, he's play ing it close. He'll just say today and tomorrow will fa" the shortest days. There will be only a few sec onds difference and it would take hours of tedious calculating to de termine which day actually will be the shortest. The difficulty Is this: Winter arrives at the moment the earth has Its northern axis tilted at its maximum away from he sun. This moment occurs each year around Dec. 21. The exact moment this year Is 11:24 o'clock tonight, eastern standard time. That is so close to midnight about half of the effect of the factors that- create the shortest day of the year falls on the 21st and half on the 22nd in the east ern time belt. CORRECTION! An odvertisemenr for Lawson's in Tuesday's Newi Review contained an error. The prices shown for sterling flat ware were incorrectly giv en ai applying to S-piece place settings. The price was meant for 4-piece place settings only. A.KI0.-4UI, ay,' dla. U o cok1ol1 and cold Sterling Rimmed HIIIVIli: iMimm I by J 3. $op Sillier dompanrj $11 29 B. 0OBUT Sill, 4 ' dla. Ui 0I ti glaii and goblttt C. JUMIO SIZf, 7" dla. Uia a cocktail ihakorf, flowor vatoi The handsomest coaster-ash trays we've ever seen, lustrous sterling rims wllh an exquisite gadroon border. Sparkling, heavy glass base has deeply cut bottom design to keep moist glasses from stick ing. A smart buy for the smart hoiteul You'll want to buy a set of i, 6, 8 or 1 2 at our new low prices I Pius no. TAX in mom 7 Ore Wed., Dee. 21, 1949 People Of World Sick Of War, Truman Declares (Continued from Page One) again be challenged by anti democratic forces. "For there is one thing we never will accept, and that is totalitarian slavery." Can't Ba Dont Alone President Truman said that "If man could achieve self govern ment and kinship with his God throughout the world, peace would not tremble in the con stant dread of war." "Mankind is exhausted from the ordeal of conflict," Mr. Tru man went on. "All men are sick of bloodletting and hunger, and weary of the troubles suflered for so many years. If we could mobilize world opinion among all men who walk the earth, there would never be another war. "This we can not do alone. For the earth is deeply divided be tween free and captive peoples. There Is no appeal to the brother hood of men who live in dally fear of the concentration camp. . , ." The president said that by gen erous sharing of material goods the United States has restored to many peoples faith in them selves, in freedom, and In certain triumph of confidence over fear. He added: "Just as long as we continue to face our world responsibilities with the courage and realism we have already shown, we shall deserve the right to hope and work for lasting peace." The president said that soda' progress must not be forgotten in the search for peace and security. CHRISTMAS MIRRORS PAGE LUMBER & FUEL 164 E. 2nd Ave. F Phone 242 aih trayi mn4 for highball, drink glaSM. aih fray and for larft. oth tray and for bttUt. and pltchart 1.59 3.95 Open every evening until 9:00 1 Trainmen Play Santa Claus For 3 Little Girls DONGOLA, 111., Dec. 21 UP) Crewmen of a fast freight stop ped their train about 20 minutes here last night to play Santa Claus for three happy 111 tie girls. The engineer and conductor of Illinois Central train No. 81 walk ed across a field to the little gills' house to show their appre ciation for the waves and smiles the three have given as No. 81 and other trains passed their home for some six years. The girs are Vivian Miller, 12, Gloria, 11 and Lorraine, 4. They received 26 crisp new $1 bills from Ross Brewster, engi neer from Centralis, III., and O. H. Kennedy, conductor from Du quoin, 111. The ston was arranged by an other trainman, R. J. Brennan of East St. Louis, 111. "At night, regardless of time, the girls answer our unfailing toot of No. 81's whistle wllh flash lights," Brennan said. "When the trainmen notice the lights are dim. they drop off fresh batter. ies on the next trip. This means a lot to you when you've pulled out late and feel sorta grumpy." Yesterday the girls, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Hoyd (J. Miller, received bv mall a new radio, flashlight and $20. The gifts were collected from the crews who work the runs between cast St, Louis, Centralia and Duquoin.' U. S. Bans Americans' Travel In Hungary (Continued From Page One) of a Hungarian citizen from the country. Charges Branded False The State department said all the circumstances confirmed the belief that the charges are "whol ly false and that the Hungarian government is motivated by ul terior purposes in this affair." Although the U.S. protest was directed only to the case of Vo geler, a department spokesman said that It applies also to the arrest Jast week ot Israel Jacob son, head of the American Joint distribution committee's Hungar ian office. The protest note declares that American citizens are no longer "free to transact normal busi ness, or to visit, in Hungary with out suffering surveillance, arbi trary arrest and other intoler able molestations at the hands of the Hungarian police authorities and other Infringements of the rights." Effective immediately, It was announced, the passports of Am ericans traveling to Europe will be stamped "not good for travel in Hungary." Conference On Milk Price Dispute Slated (Continued From Page One) on butter and ten cents per hun dredweight on milk. According to Carl Binder, Elk ton, president of the Umpqun Valley Milk Producers associa tion, the request is justified be cause local producers are operat ing in a high cost area. Local distributors claim county produc ers are no more effected by high cost of production than other milk farmers in the state. Binder said yesterday milk which would ordinarily he deliv ered to local distributors is not being wasted. He said arrange ments have been made by the association to send this milk to Grants Pass for processing into cheese. He said the association's decisions will be followed by most county producers. The as sociation claims membership in this area totals PP. percent of the milk producers eligible. LAST MINUTE GIFT SUGGESTIONS Wembley Ties Flannelette Pajamas Lounger Socks (all wool) "Spur" Leather Belts Real Fur Felt Hats Plastic Felt Hat (waterproof) Fancy Corded T Shirts All Silk Neck Wear Men's Scarfs Dress Suspenders by "Spur" .. Rayon Gabardine Sport Shirts . Dress Slacks for Men WHIP CORD All Wool (Forest Green and Jocketi to Match SPECIAL VALUE! MEN'S SPORT SHIRTS Regular 3.95 Washable Cotton Plain or Fancy Now 2.50 FOR Nylon Hose (Fsmous Allen-A Brand) SHOP IN SUTHERLIN AND SAVI MONEY Store open from 9:00 A. M. until 9:00 P. M. until Christmas -SCHWARTZ co. Frank Dehler, Mgr. In Sutherlin Cool Miners' Weekly "' Work Cut To Two Days PITTSBURGH, Dec. ZHP District presidents of the United Mine Workers said yesterday the nation's 480,000 coal miners had received orders to work only two days on each of the next two weeks. John Busarello, president of UMW district five, and James Mark, district two head, said the miners would work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only because of the Christmas and New Year hol idays. The country's miners currently are working three days a week on the orders of UMW President John L. Lewis. . Mark said he had signed seven central Pennsylvania coal oper ators to contracts in the past few days. N.Y. City Water Wasters Fined NEW YORK, Dec. 21 P Jail terms were threatened today for persons who waste water as the city struggled to make its skimpy water supply last longer, Magistrate Morris Rothenberg fined nine men from $25 to $100 each yesterday for permitting leakage or other waste and com mented: "Our water supply is so'criti cally low that drastic punishment of waters is demanded and sec ond oflenders will probably get straight prison sentences." The city's reservoirs are now 34.7 percent full, which compares with 49.9 per cent a year ago. With normal consumption 1, 192,000,000 gallons daily, the city has about 62 days supply left be fore pressure fails if present re sults from conservation meas ures continue. The city has directed that ship ping lines make arrangements for their vessels to obtain their water elsewhere when possible and refrain from taking water in New York if their supply will last to tholr next port. As a further conservation measure standpipes were order ed closed on some 250 main docks along the city's huge waterfront except for emergency use. Roseburg Schools Offer Yule Season Programs (Continued from Page One) chorus, directed bv R. Clovd Riffe. and girls' chorus, directed by Mrs. i-iauie woodward. Tne pro gram will feature dramatizations and choruses. Another special feature of the week will be Rose school's an nual broadcast of Christmas carols Thursday at 1:45 p.m. over KRNR irom ine hresoytenan church auditorium. The program, direct ed by Principal E. S. Hall, with Mrs. D. b . t rauendiener as acconv panist, will feature 70 voices from the fourth, fifth and sixth grades. nose scnooi s luesday atternoon program was put on by the first, second and third grades, before an assemniy mien with parents. Special scenes of the regular Bible story, pantomlnes and songs were featured. Mrs. Ethel Sojka direct ed the music, with Mrs. Walter Fredrickson as accompanist. ine evening program, by the fourth, fifth and sixth grades, was along the same lines. The music was directed by Mrs. Pa tricia Cunningham, with Mrs. Frauendiener as accompanist. Dr. E. W. Carter Chiropodist Foot Specialist 129 N. Jackson Phone 1170 Over Rexall Drug Store . -1.50 -3.9S 2.95 -1.50 -5.00 ...3.30 1.95 2.50 2.00 1.50 .4.9S .12.95 TROUSERS 13.50 Oyster Grey) 14.00 HER .1.49 Legionnaires Hold Their Yule Party At Armory The Roseburg armory was fill ed last night for the American Legion's annual Christmas party for members and their families. A full evening of entertainment was presented, followed by the appearance of Santa Claus and serving of refreshments. Commander William E. "Dutch" Mills presided at the opening of the program, Includ ing the presentation of colors, flag salute, singing of "Star Spangled Banner," and the lnvo. cation. He then introduced Mayor Al Flegel as. master of ceremo nies. Past Commander Roy O. Young presented the auxiliary with a new set of colors. He also presented Mayor Flegel with a plaque for his untiring services In promoting Peewee and Junior American Legion baseball.. The program Included numbers by the Barbershop quartette, fea turing Art Krueger, Laurence Rand, Jim Wolford and Ernie Lentz. Hawaiian hula dance num bers were presented by Carolee Rutherford, Frieda Fullmer, Margaret Taylor and Lillian Woolsy, all pupils of Sally Hilt. Four-year-old Carol Lynn Cass pleased the audience with a dance. Sally Sutphln, also ."our years and a pupil of Sally Hilt, was entertaining in a top hat tap dance. Other program numbers In cluded a skating act by Ernie Erickson and vocal solo. Denise Coon. This was followed by the retiring of the colors, the appear ance of Santa Claus and refresh ments. Joan Phillips and her father, Keith Phillips, led the group in Chritmas carols while waiting for refreshments. Special guests were members of the legion sponsored Boy Scout troop, with Ray Lorance scout master and HJrvin Best and Joe L. Strickling as assistant scout masters. Bob Phillips is chair man of the Legion scout commit tee. Search For Lost Hunter Futile After Six Days WALLA WALLA. Dec. 21 JP) The fate nt an 1jLn.ar.nM hunter, missing for six days, was sun unsoivea today despite ef forts of some 125 mountain-wise searchers who have scanned the niPPeri. Knnw.SUftnt Rlnnlr Cnalra ridge sector of the Blue moun- Irilfl!. The micsinir vnnth rinnaln TU. Donald, became separated from a hunting companion last Thurs day. Since then, temperatures have hovered around the zero mat-lf Onn frannant nn.i.B U... piled drifts up to six feet high. YULE MUSIC OFFERED Marlen Yoder, YMCA director. announced he has on hand over 100 copies of. four-page sheet mu sic' of Christmas carols, which are available for use by interest ed groups. They may be obtained irom nis onice in the armory at any time up to Thursday night. NEW PORTABLE 0. f mac f IMMEDIATE DELIVERY LARGE SELECTION CABINETS, DESKS & PORTABLES DIRECT FROM FACTORY FREE SEWING COURSE TERMS TRADE IN YOUR OLD MACHINE SINGER SEWING MACHINE CO. 204 North Jackson Roseburg, Oregon I I I I f f f f ft t Dynamiting Of CIO T Headquarters Stayed (Continued from Page One) night's incident with the attempts on the fteuthers' lives. "No Scire Attempt" There is "no doubt" of It, ac cording to Inspector Joseph A. Krug of the police special investi gation squad. Krug said he was convinced It was a deliberate attempt to blow up the building "The dynamiter knew what he was about and he meant busi ness," Krug said. "This was no scare attempt." One long-held theory has been that a vengeful conspiracy Is afoot against the Reuthers and the union. An anonymous call to a De troit newspaperman led to what was at first a vain police search at the union headquarters. Later two union employes came upon the wrapped sticks of ex plosive, tied up in gay red and white Christmas paper. The destructive package lay at an outside stairway not far from the adjacent General Motors re search laboratory. Had there been a explosion, lives might have been lost, police said. A number of workers were in the G, M. laboratory. Inspector Albert Langtry ot tne police scientific laboratory said there was enough dynamite to have destroyed the three-story brick UAW building. It was prepared, Krug said, by "someone with a lot of experi ence with dynamite. Fuses Barely Short Of Goal Two 90-inch fuses had been lighted but had gone out. OnJ burned to within an eighth of an inch of its end. One inch remained of the other, Krug said. Reporter Jack Pickering of the Detroit Times said he had re ceived a telephone call about S p. m. that dynamite had been placed at the "back door" of the UAW building. The caller did not identify him self. In intermittent rain and murk, police made a search of the Grand boulevard-Woodward ave nue area containing both the UAW headquarters and General Motors' main office building. But they found nothing. Toward 11:30 p. m. Jack Krajnik, 35, a maintenance man, and George Thomas, 58, night janitor, came upon the explosive. One detonator was detective, Krug said. An overly tight taping also mav have prevented a firing. of the charge, he said. A halt nour eeiore uncling tne We Wish Everyone a Very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a . HAPPY NEW YEAR f We will be closed from Christmas 'Jjf. . r untilJanUary. 3.--v...u , Hobday's Shoe Renewing , Jf. 309 W. Case ft The Weather ' U. 8. Weather Bureau Offiee Roseburg, Oregon Cloudy today and Thursday with intermittent light rain to day. Highest temp, for any Dee. 70 Lowest temp, for any Dec. -5 Highest temp, yesterday .... H3 Lowest temp, last 24 hn. .... 38 Precipitation last 24 hrs . 0 Precipitation from Deo. 1 2.96 Precipitation from Sept, 1 10.60 Deficiency from Deo. 1 .24 dynamite, Thomas said he saw an unidentified car leaving the parking lot at the rear of the union building. Thomas got the license number and turned it over to police. Alice B. Ollivant Claimed By Death Alice B. Ollivant, 84, resident of Coos Bay for the last five years, died Dec. 21. She was born Nov. 12, 1865 in Lookingglass Oj! pioneer parents, Jobe and Har riett Denning. She had lived her entire life In this community. Surviving are a stenson, Ray Ollivant, Coos Bay; a brother, W. S. Denning, Empire; two sisters, Mrs. s. ti. rnxs and Mrs. u. s. Morgan, both of Alhany and a nephew, Don Denning, Bend. Funeral services will be held ill The Chapel of The Roses, Rose burg Funeral home, Friday, Dec. 23. at 11 a. m. with Dr. Morris Roach officiating. Vault inter ment will follow in the Masonic cemetery. Not county Australia, which is regarded as a continent, Green land is the largest island in the world. RADIATOR Repairing and Cleaning Lockwaod Motors Rose and Oak . PHONE 80 :w Last Minute SUGGESTIONS For The Kids PLAYSKOOL FORM WAGON A pull toy made by Playskool, the famous line of toys for the pre-s?hool child. This wagon Is made of hardwood :d gaily decorated pegs, square and round forms. Your child will learn color and form differen latlon by taking It apart and putting it together again. Help our child by giving him a Playskool toy this Christmas. This form wagon is only . . . 3.00 DOLL HOUSE FURNITURE 'The Furniture with a Tune." You are reading correctly. Each and every box of these fine and colorful plastic doll house " rniture has a plastic record to play on your record player. Help your daughter furnish her doll house with a couple sets of furniture select ed from this list . . . Nursery, Bedroom. Living Room. Bath room, Dining Room, Kitchen and a Terrace set. Each set is priced at . . . 1.00 SCALE MODEL METAL TOYS Is your son hard on his toys? If he is, here are the oys that were built just for him. These scale model toys are made of heavy metal and will lake all of the abuse that he can give. All are in direct scale to the original and he 'can ride these around the house' and yard. Here are Just a few that you will find In! our selection . . . Grader,' Clam Shell, Delivery Truck, Panel Delivery and Steam Shovel. WHIRL-A-CART Another pull toy . . . NO not just another pull toy. When these are pulled across the floor, blocks on the toy go around and around. This whirl ing and twirling action of bril liant colors will fascinate him for hours. Made of hardwood and finished in brilliant harm less enamel. Buy one for Christmas at only 1.75 ROBOT BUS The Bus wllh a Mechanical Brain. Just set this bus on the door and start it. The bus goes through the mechanical opera tions of driving without, any as sistance from you. See this and you will want one at only 3.50 TEXAN PISTOL A realistic six shooter that shoots caps. Here is a pistol for the cowboy of the family. Give one this Christmas. 1.98 DOLL CARRIAGE A doll carriage just like baby brother's. Your daughte.' will fall in love with this carriage Christmas morn and will treas ure it for her doll family un til she outgrows them. Col lapses flat and is easily stored In the closet or she can even take it in the car. These just arrived and will not last long at the low price of 12.95 Open 'Til 9 P. M. This Week 1tri.iiA jn ........ !.Ann!nCT select your Christmas Gift wraps irom our aiversittea se lection. CAPITOL CAMERA AND TOY CENTER K0 N. Jackson Phons 1207-J