La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, May 31, 1945, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextI Thursdny, May "31,' 1945 THE LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, LA GRANDE, OREGON f - Pnge Two THEY PREFERRED IT SIMPLE Th. famoui Sgl. Jilt. Llnd.oy, who waa decorated ponoially by President Truman, and hii Yankee iwoolhearl, Beverly Hargrearci, did not wait or the big military wedding scheduled tor quietly in home of a Methoditi of Lucodalo, Miu. War Shadows Lifting At White House b t First Lady Makes Mansion More Homelike By OWEN MORGAN UP Stiff Correspondent WASHINGTON, May 31 (UP) The tinniest shnclows of war are beginning to lift from the WTiite House. Mrs. Harry S. Truman's first "at home" for newspupcr women gave promise of a new era of hos pitality and festivity at the exec utive mansion once tfio war with Japan is won. Outside the mansion's grey white walls still ere cracked nnd peeling. Guns still point from turrets on the roof. But within the marine orches tra, clothed all in scarlet, played waltz after waltz. The tea table was loaded with small cakes nnd candy. The paneled state dining room was crowded with guosts. There was a difference from other White House teas of the lost two-front war yenrs. The cakes were plumper. The music was ga.V. It was Mir. Truman's second lea as first lady the first one with the orchestra. She enter tained last week for the diplo matic corp3. White House Is Homolike The tea was a sort of house warming party. Mrs. Truman, who received with Margnret in the brilliant red room, showed her guests around the mansion. She said they had tried to make it as homelike as possible. , The Trumans succeeded. ' In the spacious living quarters on the second floor the colors were soft pastels grays, pinks and blues. There wore three pianos and about six photographs of Margaret. ' A colored photograph of the late President Koosvcvlt stood on a table upslairs in the broad cen tral hallway. The Trumans all dwell at one end of the house. At the other end is the Hose room, where Prince Abdul Ilah of Iraq ilept Monday night, START THE MONTH RIGHT BY OPENING A CONVENIENT CHARGE ACCOUNT AT JOELS! Wc Deliver White )c . I kaisins. ii, Close-Outs! H'-y MKAI.KAZ Hrciikfast HIJACK l'H.S M0M. Komi 2 for 2.1c Prinking B gc Continental Cuke STRAWS, pkjr JL1F I'Unt. pkR. 2:lc IhNino Count r 1 J-'c 5",,KfJ,c"on )Vhole . HKANS. can 15 P hfwt torwtl 21c S8W Grapefruit Juice, can .... 35c 100 j; Buckwheat Flour $1.05 Noodle Soup Mix, 2 Alber's Flapjack Flour, 4 lbs. . . 29c. loi k Chops, lb IISc Minced I lam. Ih. .'I.'ic (ii'inind Beef, Hi.. ...:10c I'rveis mid liens We Hope! '-"iriiiSiiZ We Advice ('cttiit); Your 1812 Cedar St. them but, initead, were married mlniiier in aorgoonl home town where Queen Elizabeth of Ens land once stayed and the Lincoln room with its oversized Lincoln bed. Mr. Truman has the small bedroom Mr. Roosevelt used, opening into the beautiful oval study. The new president's dou ble bed is blue-canopied and high. He picked it himself. There is a tan leather davenport with matching chairs. Clgareis Are "Phony" From . his study Mr. Truman can look out at tho Washington monument. Near his desk is a grand piano. He is a non-smok er but on the desk was a pack of cigarettes. It was a fake. The brand was called "No." Across the hall was Margaret's domain a sitting room of blue containing her own grand piano, Her bedroom was pink. Most of the pictures were of girl friends. One, she said, was her next door neighbor in Independence, Mo. Mrs. Truman said Margaret just couldn't study here but planned to remuin at the "sum mer White House" in Independ ence all summer.' They will both leave shortly. Mrs. Truman will return after a two-week stay. Margaret, who alms to become an opera stnr, plans to take voice lessons this summer three times a week. Sha already knows three roles in Rigolctto, Traviata and Lucia. An oil painting of Mr. Truman hangs in Mrs. Truman's sitting room the same sitting room Mrs, Roosevelt used. The new first lady also bus the same small cor ner bedroom. Downstairs a new portrait has been hung In the While House lobby. It is right across from one of the late Calvin Coolidge. It said: "Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York. :2nd president, March 4, iraa-April 12, 11I45." pkgs. 19c A1TI.KS. :t Iks. New rotators. 10 IHk.... . A Shipment of Kiae Candies Just Itcceivtd Cunning Sugar Nm Phone 758 64 Lives Are Toll Of U. S. Accidents On Memorial Day By United Proai At least 64 persons were dead today as a result of Memorial Day accidents. Of this number, 23 persons were killed in automobile acci dents, as compared with a death toll of SO forecast by the nation al safety council. The council's estimate included persons expect ed to die later of their injuries. Reports throughout the coun try also listed 16 drownings and 25 miscellaneous deaths, includ ing three stabblngs, two shoot ings and two chemical explosion casualties. Pennsylvania, reporting 19 deaths, had the largest holiday intoll. Three brothers were fatally burned when their car was struck by a railroad train outside Pitts burgh. Thirteen others died in automobile accidents, and one drowning and five miscellaneous deaths were listed. Michigan, California and Ohio each had neven deaths. Cantor nia's toll included four automo bile casualties and three miscel laneous deaths. Michigan report ed one auto death, two drown' ings, two stabbings, a shooting and a fatality caused by a fall In Ohio, two persons died as a result of an explosion in o Mari etta chemical factory. One oth cr miscellaneous death and four drownings were listed. .... New York and Minnesota re corded three holiday deaths each. Illinois, Iowa, Washington , and Wisconsin each listed two fatali ties. One Memorial Day death each was reported in Georgia, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, Now Jersey, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolimf Tennessee and Washington D. C. ' World War Cost Is Astronomical WASHINGTON. May 31 (UP) Direct war costs of all coun tries so far In this conflict exceed a trillion dollars. That is $1,000, 000,000,000 a thousand billions, a million millions. ' Money spent on this war since Germany began arming in 1934 would, if divided up, give more than $600 10 every man, woman and child in the world. Researchers of the Atncrlcan university here came up with these estimates . today after months of study. . . . They don t include the vast dumogc to public and private property just (he amounts laid out to finance the war to date. . Nimitz Welcomes British Fleet Aid ABOARD HMS KING GEORGE, Guam, May 28 (Do luyed by Censor) (UP) Admir al Chester W. Nimitz welcomed the British fleet to the Pacific today and denounced "irrespon sible" statements that the United States resented its presence. "From the very beginning, wc have welcomed your coming. Wc welcomed your help and we will continue to welcome your help," he said. The 35,000-ton British battle ship King George V, escorted by the new destroyers Troubridge, Tenacious and Termagant, brought Vice Admiral Sir Ber nard Rowlings here today for conferences with Nimitz. O KATION CALENDAR Processed Foods) Book 4 Blue stamps H2 through M2 valid through June Blue stamps N2 through S2 alid through June 30. Blue stumps T2 through X2 valid through July 31. Blue stamps Y2, Z, Al, Bl, CI valid through August 31. Meat, Butter, Fats, Cheesei Book 4 Red stamps Y5 hrough D2 valid through June 2. Red stamps E2 through J2 valid through June 30. Red stamps K2 through P2 valid through July 31. Red stamps Q2 through U2 valid through August 31. Sugar: Book 4 Sugar stamp 35 valid through June 2. Sugar stamp 36 alid through August 31. Shoes: Loose stamps Invalid. Book 3 Airplane stamps 1-2-3 now valid. New stamp valid Aug. 1. Gasoline: Coupons not valid un less endorsed: A" IS coupons expire June 21. Stovne Apply local hoard tor oil, gas stove certificates. Weea, Coal, Sawdust: Delivery by priorities based on needs. run) Oil: Feii'Xl 1349 coupons valid through August 31. Wmte Pipef aid Cans: r Hun.tlej waste paper and pre pared tin cans may be left at the salvage depot, U06 Jefferson street. CHINA looSoiwp .fty ChihkianjNi: poking ) ) tf lauhvoping '&:rirngang J 1 y Ms m L, Ml '"' H1'' J$sr$wat till vyVuchow.VCo'nlon';'.- JLs FORMOSA !f'P'iSJCinaie cut sjgShu.igl.u. Miiiiojjr I imqopoie Fo'J?, 0DO (MM Sourn St4 JAP LAND SUPPLY LINE CUT" Japanese land supply line to Singapore, Indo-China, Thailand and south Pacific islands is cut by Chines capture of Nanning. Other arrows indicate Chinese drives, Jap attack after Saipu landing to halt Chinese advancing north from Foochow, and smashed Jap attack aimed at recap lure of Taohwaping. Air Travel To Any 24 Hours Promised PORTLAND, May 31 (UP) Mass use of giant air trans ports will bring every point in the world within 24 air hours of home, Geoffrey F. Morgan of the Douglas Aircraft com pdny declared today. "At the end of this war, air transport will expand on an even greater scale than rail road expansion following the civil war or the automobile industry after world war I,' Morgan said. "In the future peacetime world, there will be three sep- Accident Causes Pioneer's Death Cyrus Rush, 84, of Elgin, a re tired farmer, died yesterday in local hospital after a short ill ness-caused by ah ' accident in which he broke his hip. Funeral services will be con ducted at 2 p. m. Saturday in the Christian church in Elgin, by Rev. Glenn Ballard. Interment will be in the Elgin cemetery beside his wife who died three years ago. H was born August 13, 1860, in Payette county. 111., and had been a resident of Union county for 53 years. He leaws four children, Ben F. of Honolulu, Eltlon A. of El gin, Mrs. Minnie Wbrknin of Sumner, Wash., and Mrs. Nellie Cruickshank of Elgin. Nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive. Allies Launch China Offensive CHUNGKING, May 31 (UP) l,t. Gen. Albert C. Wedcmcyor, commander of U. S. forces in China, said today that the allies wero passing from the defensive to the. offensive in China. "Wc now are on the upgrade." he said. "I am very optimistic over future military develop ments in China." Even os he spok?, Chinese for ces seized control of possibly 180 miles of the Japanese lifeline corridor across China. The Japanese were repoited to have fired and abandoned tin strategic cities of Liuchow and Liucheng in the central Kwangsi province sector of the corridor. Wcdemryer told his press con ference that the Japanese may abandon the whole corridor link ing Shanhai with Hong Kong, Bangkok and Singapore. Rom where We had a meeting at the Town Hall Friday night, and when Homer Bently spoke up for a new roof for the at-hcolhouse. Lea Ifapesj Interrupts him. How lone, yeni been In this town?" Leo demands. "Fourteen years," gays Homer proudly. "Tkea ou keep quiet!" rave 1. "We oan't kVitrn trnnalnnM1 running thing tn our town," I'm glad to report that aTl of us voted Lee down and let Ho mer have his say. I'm glad not Just because the school ititlHitied No. 119 of a Stria Cr)right, Point of World In For Post-War Era arate classes of airplanes. They are military planes, transport planes and private aircraft. Douglas soon will begin pro duction of three new models of transport plenes. "With these three skycar riers added to the present sup ply of planes, no point on the globe will be more than 24 air hours from home, making undreamed-of t r a n sportation facilities available . . . Cost of air travel will be reduced to three cents a mile." While the future of the pri vate plane is somewhat indef inite, Morgan cited that the re turn of some 300,000 army and navy pilots from the war will create a greater demand for small planes than ever before. Tussy DEODORANT CREAM Spicy-fragrant, creamy; smooth Tussy Deodorant Cream stops perspiration odor, cheeks perspiration itself 1 to 3 days. Not irri. tating to average skin. Smooths on in a jiffy. ..no need to rinso off. Order your supply today... save halfprire! Payless Drug Store Advertisement I sit ... it Joe Marsh Lee Mapes Sticks His Neck Out a new roof, hut because ft doesn't do to let intolerance and prejudice creep into a commii. nit-. Wkrther maa'si stared "eat a lifetime or n ye.ir, hriber ha Work. With his head or hist halldm drinks tieer or hatter, milk so long as he's a good Aen rle.in hchn.sa right tonpeak his mliiil, nt hare his opinions hovrvcr different they nmy be) respected. i 1:IS, I niicJ Slum ISrtutn FounJaJwn Death Summons John Heidenreich John David Heidenreich, 85, of 1508 N avenue, for more than b'O years a resident of La Grande, died at his home Tuesday, fol lowing a short illness. He was born in Germany. Sur vivors incl'Jde three sons, Henry W. of Phoenix, Ariz., Theodore of Los Angeles, and another son whose name was not available, and a brother, Niekolas of La Grande. ' Funiral arrangements are pending tl:; arrival of his sons. Flood Recedes As Army Bombers Break Yukon Ice Jam ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 31 (UP) Residents and workers prepared to return to the fast drying Galena airport, vital link in the aerial supply route to Rus sia, after driven from their homes by 14-foot deep flood waters that inundated the field due to an ice jam in the nearby Yukon river. Water drained rapidly from the big airport after 11th air force bombers broke up the ice jam with 60 tons of high explosives, some of them two ton block bust ers. Construction on the big airfield will be delayed about 30 days, officials estimated. Cattleand Poultry i . . Don't wait until the paper cays "rain tomorrow" to cet a euppty of COXITROL. Rainy weather i.i cccr. coccidiosia weather. Coxitrol will help pre vent an outbreak of cr:idir-.s if used in time. Start uir Co:;r.ROL when humid, damp vcr.'.her sets in. It pays to avoid cciidiosia if you can, but if you do live: i outbreak, Coxitrol will hilp reduce death losses. Get Coxitrol now. Helo chicks and young birds grow and devel op. Give them TONAX in their mash. Especially after an attack o( any disease. And as a tonic and condi tioner. Contains mild astringents to help relieve Enteritis; also blood building ele ments. Tonax helps control intestinal parasites. It provides trace minerals and reliable stimulants. For layers too. in expensive and convenient, 2-Ib. can enough for 400 chicks foe a month, 75c ORTKO' DraVi m Kit Enough EXTRAX iKitiiSprof and GREEN'OL IJquui fpad to make 1 2 gallon combioanoa pitj for all arouod uie. fwlSS fir Your Today We Pay ' Tribute to- John T. Hutchison, MM 3c Seabecs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Parley Hutchison of La Grande, who is serving: in the Pacific -area. He recently was awarded the bronze star. Hutchison was born Oct ober 1, 1911 and attended La Grande schools. Before enlisting-, Sept. 25, 1943, he was employed as a mill worker. Mrs. Hutchison and their children reside in Austin, Ore. EFFECTIVE end ECONOMICAL Always popular for small locks 1 11). 25c t 2V-lbs.!0c Protect your Calves against BLACKLEG! vaccinate with MULFORD BLACKLEG BACTERIN V27 Dosei Calves of all ages, 5 cc. Dependable! Economical 10 Doses, 54c SNAROl. 2. IU1T-M 2.-.C ortho earwk; bait - 'j - Punds 4Hc scrawl DOG KPELLENT tlc on ihnilSs, 4K t Protect Ycur VICTORY GARDEN from Swifls, Slugs and Cutworms 1 1 USE BL'G-CjT TA ... chc unit, inj mctildthvjv hill. Drj. sthe pesu and kills them on the ipot. 25c & NEWS Of OU37 MCNwWOMEN IN UNIFORM1 Dr. and Mrs. Ray Murphy have been advUcd by their son, Jack M. Murphy, naval radioman, that he has been appointed a'P-T boat instructor at Boston, where he was recen'ly assigned following a visit at home on leave. He was here recently after two years in the soulh Pacific, and was sent to Boston on reassignment from Boise. Pfc. Rogor W. Taylor of Union was among 63 overseas veterans admitted to Madigan convales cent hospital at Fort Lewis, Wash. 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