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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 14, 1947)
Senators To Study Airplane Accidents WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 (AP)—The Civil Aeronautics Board will be called before the Senate commerce committee Tuesday as part of a congressional study of the airplane acci dent situation. Demands were made in both senate and house for an in vestigation of air accidents as the senate commerce committee nrenared to open an inquiry into safety precautions. Senator Brewster, R., Me., declared "People are getting afraid to fly.” Repre sentative Rivers, D., S. C., said the "American people are horrified and scared to death. Brewster, member of the com merce committee, said “popular confidence” in flying is being lost. While the senate committee’s questioning of the civil aeronautics board, headed by chairman James M. Landis, is expected to touch on the safety requirement set up for civil aviation, both commercial and private, house members suggested that they also should undertake an inquiry. Marshall, Truman Talk WASHINGTON, Jan. 13—(AP) —President Truman talked by tele phone with Gen. George C. Mar shall Monday but they made no decision as to when Marshall will take office as secretary of state. The General is in Hawaii enjoying a vacation before coming here to report on his mission as special am bassador to China and take over the top cabinet job from James F. Byrnes. Presidential Secretary Charles G. Ross told reporters Mr. Truman called Marshall and talked with him for about four minutes. He said they had "a very pleasant chat” and added: “The time of General Marshall’s arrival is still undetermined and will be announced later after the president talks to him again.” Coast Gets Bad $5 Bills PORTLAND, Jan. 18 (AP)— Counterfeit $5 bills are being passed in west coast cities, the V. S. Secret Service office here re ported Monday in warning mer chants and banks to check any new bills. They bear face plate No. 928, check letter E, and series 1984A and are about \\ inch shorter than genuine certificates. Bilbo Surgery Delayed NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 13 (AP) - An operation to remove a piece of decayed jawbone from the mouth of Senator Theodore G. Bilbo of Mississippi, originally planned for Monday or Tuesday, will not be performed until later in the week. Babe Ruth Able to Walk NEW YORK, Jan. 13 (AP)— Babe Ruth was able to walk about the corridor outside his room at French hospital Monday, one week after undergoing an operation on his neck, hospital authorities an nounced. Flood Plans Discussed Dr. Warren D. Smith, head of the geology and geography depart ments, spoke Monday evening at a grange meeting in Junction City in connection with the flood question. U. S. army engineer representa tives also attended the meeting for further discussion of plans for flood control in that area. Advertising Staff: Layout Staff: Vivian Oyalo Shirley Gilbert Edythe Greaves Mary Stadelman Ann Fernandes Snow Covers All of Oregon PORTLAND, Jan. 13 (AP) — Oregon was blanketed with snow Monday, and the weather bureau in Portland said snow flurries and rain in some sections would con tinue Tuesday. The Troutdale, Ore., school was closed because of hazardous high way conditions and the highway department reported the Pacific highway was the only north-south route where motorists would find safe conditions. The commission warned that con ditions would become worse by Tuesday morning, with many sec tions of icy pavement expected. Truman Gets Backing WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 (AP) — Senate Democratic leaders moved Monday to form a compact group of legislators to battle for Presi dent Truman’s program and to sharpshoot, at the drop of a hat, any Republican proposal they deem unwise. Explosion Injures One KODIAK, Alaska, Jan. 13 (AP) The navy said Monday that one of the crew of eight was slightly burned Sunday evening when the 90-foot mailboat Clarinda explod ed and burned at Sand Point, 375 miles southwest of here. High School Seniors Offered Scholarships Senior students in Oregon high schools will have an opportunity to win two scholarships offered by the Oregon State Federation of Labor this year. Students will be tested on the ba sis of a competitive examination on the American industrial system and the part that labor organization plays in that system. The purpose is to stimulate an objective study of the subject. Students graduating at mid-term and at the end of the year are eligi ble. There will be no restrictions as to sex, race, or student background, and students may pick their own schools. Yocom Resigns (Continued from page one) lege of Agriculture and Applied Sci ence, Manhattan; University of California; Washburn college, To peka, Kan.; and New York City college. He was also an instructor at the Puget Sound biological station of the University of Southern Califor 1929, and in 1930 and 1932, Dr. Yo com taught at summer sessions in |.1ie University of Southern Califor nia. The zoologist has written many articles for publication in scientific magazines. Having served as a first lieuten ant in the sanitary corps during the first world war. Dr. Yocom is also a member of the American Asso ciation for the Advancement of Science, the American Society of Zoologists, the Western Society of Naturalists, Sigma Xi, national sci ence honorary, the American Asso ciation of University Professors, and Phi Sigma. OPEN-AIR HOUSING . . . Allen J. Holzinger settles down for a night under the stars with more than 1000 other veterans in Los Angeles who spent thte night in MacArthur Park in protest against the housing shortage. This out door housing demonstration was sponsored by the American Veter ans committee. Oregon® Emerald -43* WORLD NEWSSECTION Gloria Smith, Wire Editor Six Antarctic Fliers Safe After Crash ABOARD U. S. S. MT. OLYM PUS, Jan. 13 (AP)— Calm self discipline and the leadership of an iron-man captain were credited Monday with saving the lives of six Navy men, rescued 13 days after a plane crash that killed three of their fellows in the icy wilderness of Antarctica. The survivors were brought back by air Sunday to the Byrd expe dition seaplane tender Pine Island, which their PBM Mariner had left Dec. 30 on a routine photographic expedition. The traditional navy salute was piped and a non-regulation but en thusiastic cheer from all hands sounded as Capt. Henry H. Cald well, commanding officer of the Pine Island and leader of the cast aways, once again set foot on the deck of his ship. Trim Unknown (Continued from page one) but I knew she was still smiling at this compliment. A Fault “There is only one thing the mat ter with her, though,’’ the mana ger whispered furtively so Sharon wouldn’t hear. “Whazzat,” I eagerly hissed. “Sharon has arthritis during the winter months,” the manager con fessed. “Her joints swell horribly.” “Oh, that’s too bad,” I said with feeling. “New York has a different cli mate from Oregon,” the manager continued. “She was made in New York, you know.” “She was!” I exclaimed , . . “Oh yes, I suppose she was.” Sharon Is Glad “I know Sharon is pleased with her new honor,” the manager con cluded, “and will be very interested in the final outcome.” Turning to go out the door I gave Sharon a right handed wink, and I swear she returned the compliment. Her platinum blonde hair and per fect figure constitute a combination that is hard to beat. For all the fellas who haven’t met Sharon, they can see her at any hour of the day or night in the front window of the Westgate shop. She's the slick chick on the right . . .and she’s sure cute. In China the chrysanthemum is utilized for food. No Battle of the Soxes; Nylons Sold Peacefully LA GRANDE, Jan. 13 (AP)— The day of the stocking stampede is over, in La Grande. A local merchant put on sale 300 pairs of nylons and x'eadied a bottle of smelling salts just in case. No queue formed. Three days later the store still had nylons for sale. Morse Names Truman WASHINGTON, Jan.13 (AP)— Senator Wayne Morse, R., Ore., predicted Monday night that Presi dent Truman will seek the 1948 presidential nomination and de clared that Gen. Dwight D. Eisen hower “has the best chance of all the candidates on both sides” to occupy the White House two years hence. Narcotics Charge filed PORTLAND, Jan. 13 (AP)— Allen Levoff, 41, Portland night club operator, agreed before U. S. Commissioner Robert A. Leedy Monday to furnish $5000 bond for his appearance in the San Francis co federal court January 28 to stand trial on a charge of violating the; Federal Narcotics- Afit. Weather Forecast Oregon: Cloudy Tuesday with occasional snow becoming partly cloudy: Wednenday. v Slightly colder -Tupaday-^oMar emit pnr-1) tion Tuesday night. Moderate to fresh northerly wind off coast decreasing Tuesday night: _ x Wire Staff: " Jane Ellsworth Barbara Gilbert La Verne Gunderson DANCE EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT 9:30 to 12:30 Wayne Ryan and his band at • SWIMMER'S DELIGHT 3 miles east of Goshen SKI DETAILS for smartness on the trail. Picture yourself in a beau tiful warm ski suit. We have a large supply in all sizes and colors. FOR MEN and WOMEN HOGAN'S GROCERY and COOK'S MARKET 544 E. 13th Phone 2066