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2 The News-Review, Rowburg, Ore. Wed., Dee. 28, 1949 Russians Again Stall On Return Of Jap Captives TOKYO, Dec. 28. UP) For the third time in three weeks Russian embassy officials have refused to answer Japanese questions about war prisoners still missing in Soviet territory. A nine-man delegation, repre senting relatives of Japanese still unaccounted for, entered the So- vlet embassy today. Two hours later they emerged, saying Rus sian spokesmen had given them the familiar reply: "We can't an swer your Questions at this time. We must communicate with our home government." Two weeks ago a delegation was tola to return to the embassy on Dec. 22. On that date another . delegation, accompanied by some 200 relatives of missing Japanese, was told to return today. The Russians walked out of an allied council for Japan meeting when the subject was brought up last Tuesday. General Mc Arthur's headquarters said some 376,000 Japanese prisoners of war are still unaccounted for by the nussians. Early this year the Russians aid they would repatriate the last 95,000 Japanese prisoners of war iney neia. iney repatriated mat many Japanese this vear and said they held only 10,000 more who were charged - as war criminals and would be tried. Shortly after U. S. demands for accounts of 376,000 missing Japa nese, the Russians began the trial of 12 Japanese on charges of using germ warfare in World War if. Youth Flees Police, Dives Into Willamette PORTLAND, Dec. 28. UP) A young prisoner fled the police station, early today, raced down S. W. Oak street and plunged Into the Willamette river. He disappeared as two patrol men watched. Dragging opera tions were started. He was Randall T. Betten of Portland, picked up on an after hours charge. Because he was only 17 years old, he was placed in the custody of policewomen. Young Betten, described by police as Insolent on his arrest, had been picked up twice before this month, once on a charge of ucing aruriK ana once on a cnarge of tampering wlth'ari automobile. Both cases are pending in Juve nile court. Blizzards, Wind, Rain Sweep Northwest (Continued from Page One) lines and shut off electricity In south Tacoma for a time. The Gravs Harbor area of Washing ton reported winds of 50 miles an hour, bo did beattle. Snow and ice broke tele phone connections between Coeur d Alene and and Wallace. Idano, and some power service east of Spokane was cut for a time when a piece of sheet metal was blown into a line and burned out substa. tlon wire connections. The flood warning was sounded by weather forecasters both In British Columbia and Washing ton. Three men a miner and two would-be rescuers were unre- norted todav. but believed snow bound at Big Bear mine, eight mues oacK in tne cascade moun tains. Rescue crews battled through iour leet oi snow in an unsuccess' ful attempt to reach the mine yes terdav. The missing men are Bill Lums den Jr., his brother Bob, and Oscar Johnson, a Roslyn pros pector. The trio was to have returned to Roslyn Friday but none of the group nas Deen seen since tne brothers started in to the mine last Wednesday to accompany jonnson out tor tne noiiaays. BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 28-ttP) A violent electrical storm lash ed central and north Argentina last nignt ana early today spread ing death and destruction. Eight persons died and scores were Injured in the province of Buenos Aires. Telegraph and telephone com munications in a wide section of the country were put out of commission. SLABW00D In 12-16 and 24 In. lenfltfis OLD CROWTH FIR DOUILE LOADS , WESTERN BATTERY SEPARATOR Phone OTI Funeral Services Held For Mrs. Iva Chenoweth Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 27, for Mrs. Iva B. Chenoweth, who died at her Palo Alto, Calif., home Christmas eve as the result of a heart attack. She was born at Rocka, Neb. She was the sister of Mrs. Iris Bruton, Roseburg, and O. D. Mc Allister, Dlllard. Prior to moving to Palo Alto 13 years ago, she and her husband had lived In Roseburg many years. Besides Mr. McAllister and Mrs. Bruton, she is survived by her husband, Harry B and two other sister, Mrs. Myrtle McCarty, Palo Alto and Mrs. Fern Head, Santa Barbara. The Rev. Guy Wlmmer of the First Baptist church of Palto Alto officiated at the service. Ar rangements were in charge of the Chapel of Roller and Hapgood, Palo Alto Dr. E. W. Carter Chiropodist Foot Specialist 129 N. Jackson ' ' Phone 1170 Over RexaU Drug Store Child Wounded In Tavern Holdup CHICAGO, Dec. 28. UP) A charge of assault with Intent to commit murder has been placed against Bruce jvieeKS, i, in con nection with the shooting of a six- year-old girl during a tavern holdup. Police said the girl, Penny Gust, was shot in the right arm by Meeks because she cried while he and a companion robbed her ratners soutnside tavern on Christmas eve. They said Meeks admitted shooting the Gust child but contended it was accidental. However, they said all witnesses said Meeks threatened to shoot the child if she didn't stop crying after wandering In on the holdup scene. Penny was reported In fair con dition at a hosoltal. Police said Meeks and William (Hotdog) Riley, 30. a former con vict, have been identified by Jenny s lather, John Gust, and several of 15 others in the tavern as the bandits who robbed him of 560.- Meeks and RHev yesterday also were charged with II robberies of taverns and groceries. Police said the robberies, committed since Dec. 12, netted ., the pair Jacobson Freed After His Second Seizure (Continued from Page One) announcement late yesterday and escorted to the. border. A communique from the Hun garian minister of Interior said Jacobson had been expelled be cause he "committed deeds vio lating the interests of the state and abusing the rights or foreign ers here." Two Others Held Tne release of Jacobson by the Hunearlans offered little hope that they would set free another American and a Briton they are holding on charges of espionage. The other American, Robert A. Vogeler, a vice president of the International Telenhone and Tele graph company, has been held In jail since Nov. 18. vogeier was arrested ssov. ia with his British co-worker Edgar Sanders. The government has said the two have confessed to "espionage and sabotage." Mrs. vogeler is in Vienna a- waiting her husband's release, but American legation officials in Budapest have still not been permitted to see the man. Jacobson had been arrested shortly after he had returned to Hungary from a six-weeks visit to the United States. As a result of the arrest of the two, the United States govern ment banned travel in Hungary for all U. S. citizen, not on of ficial duty there. ACTIVE CLUB TO MEET The Roseburg Active club will meet for breakfast in the Shall mar Thursday at 7 a. m. Plans will be made lor the club's first project of 1950. This will be participation in the polio iuna arive. Girl's Prayers Fail To Save Infected Hand (Continued From Page One) response to her plea signs that the nation might be ready for a religious revival. The child's scrawled letter prompted an anonymous New Yorker, well known in a field out side religion, to have her sent to Boston Children's hospital last week. Physicians there agreed with the diagnosis. , Last night Betty read a letter from her benefactor. He told her millions of people were deriving strength from her faith. He said he had been lonely and discouraged until he read of her plight. Then his faith increased. There are several million peo ple watching you," he said. "Thev need your help and your faith In your God, and wnen tney see and hear how your strength carries you through your experi ence, it will give them strength to shoulder theirs." , The Weather U. . Weather Bureau Office Roseburg, Oregon Mostly eloudy today with oe eational light rain tonight and Thureday. Highest temp, for any Deo. 70 Loweet temp, for any Deo. - -5 Highest temp, yesterday .... S7 Loweet temp, last 24 hrs. ... 31 Preolpltatlon last 24 hr 0 Precipitation from Deo. 1 ..3.46 Preolpltatlon from Sept, 1 ..11.10 Deficiency from Deo. 1 ....... .1.11 Toastmasters Score Laxity In Government (Continued From Page One) Glenn E. Menlsh, War Veteran, Passes Away ' Glenn Elsworth Menlsh. 56. died Tuesday night at his home at 1145 Harvard Ave. after a short illness. He was born Sent. 21. 1893. at Hoquiam, Wash. He served in the navy during the first World War as a machinist's mate first class. He was married at Montesano. Wash.. June 16, 1924, to Lena Puhn. They moved to Roseburg from Eima, wasn., m mu. tie was a member of the Masoni; lodge at Oakville, Wash., and of Umpqua Post 16, American Le gion, Roseburg, Surviving are tne widow, Lna; brothir. Joseph, of Oakville, Wash., and a sister, Mrs. Martha Williams, of Burton, Wash. The body has been removed to the Long & Orr Mortuary, from where it will be forwarded to Centralia, Wash., for services and vault interment, to be con ducted at Oakville. Zoning Hearing Dated By City Planning Board (Continued from Page One) would be made residential No. 2 in line with other property in the area. Also Miller's addition-Sleepy Hollow would probably be No. 2. As explanation, residential No. 1 Is limited to single residences or two-family units. Residential No. JL is lor all types oi residences Including apartment houses, but excludes business houses or fac tories of any type. At tne request oi Kenneth Ford of Ford Lumber company the Planning commission voted to va cate tne street portions now occu pied by the mill and Ivlne west or sixm street, provided that a satisfactory agreement or con tract be made whereby the city could repossess the streets In case the mill property, was ever vacated. . . Todd's First addition of Brook- side, lot 5, was given final ap proval Dy tne commission. O mmmmm m tea? ! I ; Now n completely new concept in transmissions! MaAe possible by the Oldsruobile "Rocket" expressly designed for the "Rocket!" It's Oldsmobile'e New Whirlaway Hydra-Matio Drire ... the last word in automatic smoothness and easet This is the Futuramio drire that brings "Rocket" performance to a brilliant new peak. From a standing start to cruising speed, Whirlaway Hydra-Malic delivers that "Rocket" Engine power in one unbroken surge . . . carries you forward with the most effortless action youVe erer enjorrdt And VThirlaway Uydra-Matio offer a new, smoother downshift ... provides easier shifting into reverse , . , helps tires last longer. Wbirlaway Ilydra-Matie is featured in the new Futuramio Bret coming very toon to your Oklsmohile dealer's. Vetch for itl of demonstration with explana tory comment, was delivered by Mickey Hard. He was aided in presentation of his subject, "Ama teur Wrestling," by two high school wrestlers, Vernon Thomp son and John Gaffney. In a brief introduction,' Haid said wrestling is the , oldest athletic sport known to ' man, yet amateur wrestling is only three years old in Roseburg. By the term "wrestling," Hard said he did not mean the Satur day night, grunt-and-groan vari ety. Local high school boys, un der competent supervision, are now learning the science of wrestling and are performing In inter-school contests. He urged members of the audience to sup port this least dangerous of all body-contact sports by attend ing local high school matches. Toastmaster for the evening was Bob Allen, and Herman Mat isoff was chief evaluator. One minute table topics on the sub ject, "The Craft or Hobby I En joy Most," were In charge of toplcmaster Norman Toelle. Following conclusion ol the meeting, President Ross New comb presided over an informal discussion in which members argued the necessity and advis- Pledges Given To Raise More Hospital Funds (Continued from Page One) out. In part, they Include intra. communications between patient ana nurse, "to save unnecessary steps," and semi-private toilet iacuiues. . Money Loat To City Ford emphasized the need for additional nospital facilities in Roseburg," to help keep a lot of our medical business from leaving the city." He said that at the present time many persons needing med ical attention are traveling to Eugene, Portland and other med ical centers for treatment. At the same time, Ford pointed out, wives or husbands may journey with the patient, and shop In these areas, thereby taking mon ey out of the community. Ford emphasized the need for viewing the necessity of a :ios- filial here not only from an dealistic standpoint, but from a firactical "business" basis, involv ng dollars and cents to the com munity. Dr.' Roy Hanford, a member of the hospital board. Indicated there is still money to be solicited for donations to the hospital. He reported having collected $2,600 from persons in the last day or so who have never contributed before. . He emphasized many other sources of revenue may be diverted to the needs of the hos pital. 8pells Jobs and Money. For the most part, businessmen who have contributed over $1,000 will be approached during the current three-day drive. These number about 60, Ford said. How ever, lesser amounts from all persons living In the Community bnnit-' ea will be welcomed. Ford said. Dame, iJlmlck, hospital board ability of purchasing recording equipment as an aid to better speech-making. Berg Home Decorations Get Judges' Top Nod Decoration! adorning the home of Mr. and Mrs. Horace C. Berg, Riverside drive, were adjudged "the most original" in the opinion of four Junior Chamber of Commerce judges, following comDletlon of this year's Jaycee- sponsored outdoor Christmas decoration contest. The Bergs will be presented a tropny by the jaycees, aenoung their outdoor display as tops among the many competitors. The outdoor display at the home of the Elton Howards, high way 99 N. was termed "the most original," and will be recognized by a special plaque from the Jay cees. Honorable mention went to Mrs. C. M. Fream, 522 S. Ste phens, and H. W. Haskin, 743 S. Pine. . The four judges made the rounds Monday night secretary, said at least a million dollars in construction work Is anticipated for this area next year, Just from construction of the county home and the com munity hospital. He pointed out this means' work and money to Roseburg's citizens. : 1 AUTO GLASS REPAIRS Rainy weather Is here . . , now is the time to have auto glass repairs made. We handle all types of glass and door hardware. . . 15 years of auto glass service in Roseburg DOYLPS Sales & Service Highway 99 at Garden Valley PHONE (11 S5 PER MONTH Pays for appliance repain Rebuild Repair Repaint Add years of r 'vice to your appliances. Material and Workmanship Guaranteed a. PHONE 805 BERGH'S Pickup and Delivery 1200 South Stephens . APPLIANCE SERVICE DAN STOMPED THE MUD OFF HIS BOOTS OPENED THE DOOR AND WALKED IN... H plunked his long frame In a cKalr b'y tKe Pot-Bellied Stove. Leo Milton on his fight stirred, smiled, spat, and spoke . ."' "Hi, Dan!" Leo jerked a big, work-gnarled thumb off to the right, and said . . . "Dan, you know John here, don't cha?" "Well," drawled Dan, extending a friendly, brown-fisted hand, "We've 'howdied' but we ain't shook." And as Dan and John stood there pumping each other's hand in a vice-like grip, a strong bond of friendship passed between them. . .'Yup, we've 'howdied' but we ain't shook," Dan repeated, still pumping away. ' A lot of businessmen today have Just "howdied" with their customers during the past years but they haven't "shook." A sincere handshake warms any friendship . . . and planned News-Review advertising is like the firm, steady handclasps that make friends out of customers . . . and customers out of prospects. Dan sure knew human nature when he said "We've 'howdied' but we ain't shook." We understand a little about human nature, too. Tho News-Review Advertising Staff T J. til YOUR NIARIST OLDSMOIIll PIAIIR SMITH MOTORS 233 N. Stephens Phone 311 i
