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o () OPINIONS BY READERS Nixon, Lodge Held Best For Coldi War Situation j To Tha Editor: Th United Stales has been for tunate in having a Republican President in the Whits House for the past years. Dwight Eisen hower has demonstrated his lead ership and ability to get along with i Democratic controlled Con gress. It is gratifying that during his administration there has been no shooting war develop. The present cold war situation is going to require some real statesmanship like that of Vice President Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge, who are familiar with our national security and international relations that must be handled very diplomatically to avoid a pos sible hot war. America's economic conditions brought about by inflation and a heavy debt, created by Democratic leadership that involved us in two World Wars and the Korean War, is causing our nation much right ful concern. Should Senator Kennedy become President and continue with a pre dominant Democratic Congress, his administration , would extend the new and fair deal policy by extravagant spending of taxpayer money and further a government controlled economy which would increase inflation, cheapen the dol lar, and lead us into a Socialistic or dictatorial form of government. In such a crucial era in our nation's history, each American owes it to himself and his family to take a careful look at all the candidates and try to imagine what might happen to him if he had forced upon him the stigma of apathy and lacK of initiative. This is what the Democrats propose in their desire to be all things to all people, we can avoid the welfare state but only through continued competent administration such as we have had the past 7V4 years. Diehard M. Nixon and Henry Cab ot lodge are the only men quali fied to lead our Nation in this time of unrest. V Herman Oliver "" - John Day, Ore. 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The emigrants, when at tacked, defended themselves for several days, but finally surren dered, relying on a promise of protection given by John D. Lee, a Mormon farmer. The emigrants, numbering 30 families and some 137 persons, were immediately murdered in cold blood, only 17 of the youngest children being spared. The Mormons were charg ed with having instigated the mas sacre, since Brigham Young had made threats against non-Mormons who settled in Utah. Actu ally, Young had given instructions to his people that emigrants pass ing through the state should be fur nished with food when necessary and protected from Indians. It ap pears that the massacre was caus ed by the insolent behavior of certain lawless memoers oi me emierant band. "In a larger scope, it was an incident of the strained relations then existine between the Mor mon community and the federal government. At the time of the massacre an Army expedition of some 1,500 men was bound tor Utah under instructions from Pres ident Buchanan to subdue the Mor mons because of their refusal to obey federal laws. The next year the Mormons submitted under nromise of amnesty. John D. Lee was executed in 1877 for his part in the massacre. Wilfred Brown P. 0. Box 3005 Victory Center Annex No. Hollywoood, Calif. ELECT 0M JAQ STATE Elton Jacicuxy for Senator Comm.. L Reedsport Man Will 'Go Along' With Porter To The Editor: It has been rather difficult to find out just what the retired doc tor, Mr. Durno, is for and what he is against. In fact, we have yet to find out why he retired, since he is only is years beyond the age industry will employ help. He has been outspoken against the medical plan proposed by the Democrats. The A. M. A. is, also, outspoken against any and all measures to benefit the common man whose earnings during his lifetime has not been sufficient to permit him to save the money that would enable him to have security and comfort in his de clining years. It would appear to be ridiculous to expect workers, small businessmen, farmers, and veterans, to vote for a man whose record in the State Legislature is one of being against anything and everything beneficial to him. He voted against: Federal Aid to Education, allowing state agen cies to bargain with employes Union, yet he belonged, and no doubt still does, to the union that has the tightest closed shop in the world, the American Medical As sociation; expanding veterans' loan program; allowing counties to provide medical coverage for their employes. (Isn't it strange that he should be against that and now in his declining years, and as a hobby want the people to elect him to an office where he will, at the tax payers expense, receive such medical attention.); providing civ il service protection for counties, yet he would have you elect him to an office where a civil service retirement plan is in effect. He voted for a sales tax, know ing mat uie people nad rejected this many times. He favored re quiring insured motorists to have additional coverage to protect inemseives irom Uie uninsured driver. He has yet to tell the Deonle what his stand on public power is. It is my opinion that the citizens of this Fourth Congressional Dis trict must have a man in the office j who has vigor, courage and vision, a man who is not living in the i past; a man who can face the j realities of the present era; a i trained and dedicated man and not one who as a hobby in his declining years would like to en joy the prestige that the office title would give. Charles Porter has craven his ability to get things done in be half of the people he is elected to serve. Mr. Tugman, former editor of the Port Umpqua Courier-, and now on the payroll of the retired doctor stated editorially, October 30, 1958, when Att. Paul Geddes of Koseburg was Porter j opponent: xnaries rorter, Democrat, now finishing his first term in Congress. Graduate of Harvard Law School. Home, Eugene. Porter has kept nis name in iignts witn irtijnio and other Latin American dicta tors. He is in the liberal wing wmcn could recognize Ken cmna. He takes credit for Siuslaw Har bor improvements and many oth er "plums" for this area. Porter, we have known since he graduated from Eugene High. Geddes we have known at a distance. Although we have a hunch Geddes might give us more stable and consis tent representation expecially in nrocurinff UmDoua Harbor devel- I opment, we will string along with Porter this time in spite of his noisy proclivities. He is a diligent , worker, and we happen to think i his views on foreign policy a little j more realistic than those of Mr. Geddes." ' W. L. Harris I P. O. Box 205 I Reedsport, Oregon SENATOR Wimbevlv Chrm 4i7 4 t. Jnflciatv OF THE Feelings On Politics Aired By Local Woman To The Editor: After reading so many political views in this column 1 decided 1 should use a little space to air my feelings also. First let me ask about our American prestige abroad. Is it as good as it should be? I think not! This was proven when Mr. iMxon and nis parly had Mings thrown at them while on tour some time ago. Our prestige did not improve as President Eisenhower proved by the treatment he re ceived on his last tour. Second, is our country good in an economic way: People are being laid off all over the United .States, not only here in Oregon. Why else are the people in other countries and the big financiers turning in their American money for gold? Third, are we the strongest na tion in the world? I think not! Why. the communists are getting into West Germany faster than they can be deported, simply be cause we do not nave enough mil itary police to patrol the area often enough! I think we could and should be much stronger if we want to live in peace. Fourth, are our elder, citizens being taken care of the way they snouid be? 'jney need nelp now, not ten years irom now I Fifth, do we need larger schools? If we want our children to get a good education, and we do. sixth and last, religion It seems to me a person living in America is supposed to oe able to worship in his own wayl This is what I was brought up to be lieve. This is the reason why our men went to war time and again. America stands for freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of free entcrprize. These are our ideals. We can not let them die! I say the people who listen to all this anti-Catholic talk, and vote against Mr. Kennedy because of his religious faith, are truly voting against everytning America stands for. I am a Protestant, but feel that all churches are trying to prepare people for the time when tney meet Uod. 1 am sure He, the Leader of us all. will open His arms to every religion, not just a select few! So I, for one, will go to the polls on Nov. 8, with no bigotry in my neart. 1 will oe able to hold my head high and say that I am a true American. May D. R. Rowan 440 Garden Valley Blvd. Koseburg, Oregon Demo Leaders Quoted On JFK's Qualifications To The Editor: Regarding Kennedy's mialifica Hons for Uie Presidency, lot's look at Uie record of what leaders of bis own party have to say: Mrs. Roosevelt "He has the dp sire to be a good public servant." Sen. Byrd "He lacks age and experience." Said Sen. Humphrey, when he switched his electoral vote to ale venson: "It's concern for my coun try." Rep. Rayburn "It is easy to say I can lead a great cause , nut we cannot put tuiin and con fidence in hands like that." Dean Acheson "Too young and uniformed. Jas. Byrnes "The Presidency is no place for an immature or impetuous man." If you are still unconvinced that he is not the man, here is a clinch er from Wayne Morse: "His state ments in regard to campaign ex penses are further evidence as to his lack of qualifications for the rrcsioency. L. W. Metzgcr P. O. Box 726 Roscburg, Oregon n n etj 0 Rot burn Or. (SON NEWS-REVIEW Local Ministers Yoice Opinion On Hate Info To The Editor: Many people are receiving mail on the so-called religious issue in the political campaign in Douglas County. Some of it is responsible and restrained: some of it is scur rilous and patently false. Moved by the principle of the Golden Rule, we feel must speak out against this hate liter ature, for it is difficult for our Roman Catholic brethren to de fend themselves from a constant barrage of lies from many sources. Readers should be cautious of any literature obviously intended to arouse passions and fears. They should discount any literature mail ed anonymously. The morals and motives of anyone sending litera ture anonymously can be seriously questioned. We should also be cautious of any charges made or rumors cir culated in the last days of a cam paign. They are apt to be false. It is a favorite trick of dema gogues to make false charges when there is not time to refute them. We would point out that Refor mation Sunday is a well-established annual anniversary of many years' history, traditionally held on the last Sunday in October. Its purpose is to reaffirm the Refor mation principles of salvation by grace alone, the priesthood of all believers, the sole authority of the Scriptures, and the completed work ot uirist. this is a religious and not a political observance, We want to emphasize that we believe mere are legitimate ques tions to be raised regarding a can didate's religion, and real issues that come from it. We believe that eternal vigilance is essential in every aspect in government wheth er it be in regard to religious free dom or any. other issue. However, we believe that the re- ligious denomination of any person should not bar him from serving in any elective ouice; on tne con trary we believe that a strong faith in God is essential to effec tive service in any public office. It is unfortunate that the legiti mate religious issues have been obscured by scurrilous charges. We are mindful that there are many other important issues to be weighed in this election, which is not our purpose to discuss here. But let us hone that the discussion of the religious issue can be com pleted in this campaign with Chris tian reasonableness, and that it will lead to a better understanding of one another. May America's freedom of worship always be pre served i John Adams, Minister First Presbyterian Church Roseburg, Ore. Eugene Gerlitz, minister First Baptist Church Roseburg, Ore. H. James Jenkins First Methodist Church Roseburg, Ore. -.w . , Pontiacannounces.theJTrophy V-8 Engine NEW PRECISION AND ECONOMY IN THE ENGINE ROOM OF THE '61 PONTIACI A completely new fuel Induction system gives this new frae breathing V 8 mora air . to save you gas. Closer calibration ol this big 389-cubie-Inch engine give you maximum thrust It half throttle without over-carbureting. We made the engine lighter; mounted It lower (or better balance. An oil refill now takes only 4 quarts. Tailor your Pontiac power plant to -IEC 0 Minister Urges Caution On Religious Issue i To The Editor: I agree in principle with the let ter appearing elsewhere from some of the other Roscburg ministers, deploring the introduction of re ligious bigotry in Uie current elec tion, especialy the use of anony mous literature and false state ments. I believe a candidate's religion or Uie lack of it, is an important consideration for the voters: but it should be no bar to election so long as it in no way interferes with his fulfillment of his oath of office and his responsibility to our country. Unfortunately, in Uie heat of bat tle, both sides become excited and inclined to say Ulings. or to mis interpret things said by their op ponents, Uiat are often wrong and uniair. I pray Uiat we may all be care ful of our own words, cautious about accepting statements about tne other side . and charitable of Uie opinions of others held in good laitn and honor. Our democ racy is based on Christianity; the two can never be divorced, nor can there oe true lreedoin with out freedom of religion. NeverUie less we must guard against per versions of either Christianity or Democracy in the cllort to gain political advantage. There are ample issues in this elecUon other than uiat of religion. The Rev. Alfred s. Tyson luzt a. fc. uass Ave. Roseburg, Ore. Reader States Views On Garrett's Letter To The Editor: I wish to state mv views on Charles P. Barretts letter, pub lished Oct. 24 in The News-Re view. I agree with Mr. Garrett. I am happy to know we have men and women in the U.S.A. who have the love of Christ in Uiem; men and women who will not be dic tated to by mongers of hate. Love is of uod. and to be a man ot uod, His love must be mam tested. These preachers of hate are not of God. He that says he is of God. hut who preaches hale, is a false teacher. Marvin s. Williams 5235 W. W. Lanco St. Roseburg, Ore. R's Don't Bother This Reader, Either To The Editor: Many thanks for publishing the recent letter to Uie editor entitled Too Many R's." It helped me de cide which presidential candidate to vole for. If I can expect no more serious worries during the next four years than how Mr. Ken nedy pronounces Harvard, Virginia, Africa and America, then 1 shall vote for Mr. Kennedy. Edward F. Zontek Glide Ranger StaUon Glide, Ore. y tOUK-tOCAL AUTHORIZED fONTIAO DEALER- ROSEBURG MOTOR CO. ROSE & WASHINGTON ORchard 3-6651 Fri., Oct. 28, 1960 The Riddle High School Club Featured At PTA Meeting By ERMA BEST At the recent meeting of the Riddle PTA, Uie Riddle High School International Relations League conducted a regular busi ness meeting with parliamentary procedure. na kecle. president or Uie club. presided, Alice Walker, Sara Pres ton, Bill Markham and 11a Keele gave reports on Uie aims and fu ture plans of the club. It was an nounced Uiat the Riddle club will represent Costa Rica at the model U.N. to be held at the University of Oregon. Eugene in February. There are 18 acUve members in Uie Riddle club. Mrs. Carl Rose. PTA president. announced that Uie PTA fund rais ing dinner will be held Nov. 19. at Uie high school auditorium. sunt, Kenneth A. aluart gave a report on Uie result of Uie swim ming pool poll, and also reported on Uie anticipated needs of Uie school district. The entertainment program in cluded a flute solo by Kathy Ros ser, and a cornet solo by Jack Mahoney, band director, accom panied by Alice Walker at Uie pi ano. Mr, Austin s fifth grade won the room count. Eighth grade mothers were hostesses with members of the high school Girls' League serv ing. School Begins Campaign the annual magazine sales cam- paign conducted by the Riddle El ementary School began on Tues day and will continue for 10 days. Patrons of the area are urged to save their subscriptions for the Kiddie students as mis is the ma lor fund-raising drive of the element ary school each year. R's Held More Pleasing Than Worn Out Phrases To The Editor: In answer to Mr. Jletzger's let ter in Monday's News-Review crit icizing ben. Kennedy s accent believe it is proper to criUcize a man s clforts or policies but 1 do not believe in ridiculing a man for the way he pronounces his words I might add. for his religious belief or the color of his skin, Have we forgotten our teaching when we were children? I certainly hope people vote for a President with the idea in mind of the best man for the job and not how he might look or how he pronounces his vowels. I'd like to add that I believe it is more pleasing to the ear than the worn out phrase: "Let's look at the record. Elvin C. Wolskl 1550 Mulholland Dr. Roseburg, Ore. STANDARD HEATING OILS South End Fuel OR 3-8356 We Give Gold Bond Stomps 1 h '-Ml - -.. - your needs. There are 11 versloni to choose Irom. Horsepowers range from 215 to 348. (For best economy, specify the Trophy Economy V-8. Its lower compression lets you use regular gas.) If this sounds I bit technical, fust try new Trophy engine soon. It's in all four Pontiac series. In ont block, It will become clear why we've called this '61... ill Pontlacl Newi - Review, Koseburg, Ore. a Riddle census takers, under the irection of Mrs. Jean Olsen. PTA chairman, are in Uie process of completing the annual census tak ing for the Riddle School District. hey are to complete their tabula tions by Oct. 31 and turn them in to Mrs. Mildred Vaughn, school clerk, who will then prepare Uie fi nal report for the County School Superintendent. PACK TO MEET Cub Scout Pack 408 of River side School will hold its first pack meeting of the tall Friday at Kiv- erside School at 7:30 p.m. Cliff Thrasher, chief of North Roseburg Rural Fire Department, will be guest speaker. , auto insurance Allstate policies are printed in big type and plain lan guage. You know exactly what you're buying. And many Allstate policyhold ers save 20 or more, com pared with rates of most other companies. Why not get all the Allstate facta soon? Stop by or call today. 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