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4 3 Thursday, August 23, 19-15 THE LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, LA GRANDE, OREGON Knclio Steps Out of 'Crackle and Groan9 Age With Plans for Better Broadcast System Page Five By S. BURTON HEATH NEW YRK"(NEA) Almost any week(n64 you'll be able to begin seeng .what great strides . have been'made "in theadio, tel ; evision and. lighting sciences. ; The horric gadget makers were given whajt'ithey called "hunting licenses" sbnit weeks ago.' j This put yiern in position to begin actual' production of some ' consumer products. It will be some time before a full produc 1 tion is rolling, if only because no other industry was obliged to ' convert quite so completely for war as wasjthe electrical. Stream Swells Also the number of dealer out lets is so great a vast number of each item will be required mere ly to put sllow samples into each sture. j FM (Frequency Modulation) ior example, has made huge strides during the war. It is sup posed to sound a lot better than the crackles and groans you get out of your radio today. Already there are 51 stations distributing FM programs, in cluding many network shows, and more .than 400 applications for stationlicenses are pending with the federal communications commission. Informed authorities predict that within five years there will be 1,500 FM broad casting stations on the air and Virtually everybody will be with in easy range of at least one. The startling proposal by Wesl 'inghouse, in conjunction with Glenn Martin, to use planes hov ering at 30,000 feet as relay sta tions for FM and television, may speed the .day when the best of such programs will be available ail over the country. ' Expertsihpredict most radios, EST"., v-Sta-. mental possibilities, fluorescence except the.' smallest table models, I has two major advantages. One will combine what you have now is that its light is better for the eyes than incandescence, i he other is that, once installed, it is extremely economical. amplitude modification with the new frequency modulation, so that you can take advantage of the old .while benefiting from the new. Some householders have an idea that -they will put off buy ing a new Iradio until television is more nefcliy ready. Insiders do FALSE TEETH Rock, Slide or Slip? PASTEETH, an Improved powder to be sprinkled oh upper or lower plates, holds false 'teeth more firmly In place. Do not slide, slip or rock. No gummy, Kooey, pasty taste or feeling FAS TEETH Is alkaline (non-acid). Does not . sour. Checks "plate odor" (denture Ksh CiAi iJDA CTn.-TU ilma t??wii..Ju ;.;..! m.i.n.a -aimd other, conditjons. ;,t MISNOMER The Jerusalem artichoke d i d not come from Jerusalem. The name is a confusion of the term, "girasol," meaning ''to turn in the sun," from the plant's habit of facing the sun. AIR DISTURBANCES Air pockets are not vacuum like spaces through which an air plane drops without support. They are disturbances In the air, caused by varying contour of the ground, temperature changes, From where I sit ... 6y Joe Marsh Public Pulse Slratovision plans call for planes, hovering at 30,000 feet to serve as relay stations for FM and television programs. Two planes would be in the air at each location one broadcasting and the other standing by for emergencies. discourage this. There are only nine television stations now broadcasting, with two more in imediate sight. Moreover, the television set should be a separate unit, be cause it has to be located so that a maximum number of seats will face its screen, whereas you may like your radio off in a corner, or beside the lounge chair where you can fiddle with the dials. Miss Myrtle Fahsbender of Westinghouse predicts about 40 percent of homes built from now on will have fluorescent lighting. Aside from its extensive orna- (Editor's Note: Readers are reminded that this column does not print anonymous letters. Name and address will not be published, if the writer so re quests. However, full name and address must be signed to each letter. Several letters have re cently been received, but could not be published because of anonymity of the writer). Songs for a Better World We were sitting around the embers of Ed Crumpit's bar becue last Saturday night, fin ishing our beer and hot dogs, while Ed strummed the guitar , . . picking out old, friendly songs. Soon everyone was singing. The harmony wasn't too good ...but the ipiri! was a spirit of friendship and good humor. And it made me think how music-music of the people jvercomes barriers of prejudice and intolerance. A Yankee folk long or an English carol or a Southern melody-they all speak a common language of the heart ...bind folks together... help us forget our grudges. From where I sit, music can help to mako the whole world kin. Maybe wo ought to bavo a lot more of it . . . informal sings around the fire, and in the home. And it's sure true that a mellow glass of beer fits into the pic ture. It just naturally goes with that kind of music. Copyright, 1015, United States Brewers Foundation LA GRANDE To the Editor of the La Grande Evening Ob server: As a veteran, I'd like to express my views on the proposed war memorial. By . all means, let's make it some project for the physical beltermcnt of the young people of La Grande, something that will be used and enjoyed by all- The government paid out many thousands of dollars to hire swimming pools to teach soldiers and sailors to swim enough to save their lives. Many of them did not get this training in time. It is reported that before D-day in Europe, more men lost their I'vcj. Jhx91tfitUtofliS... JlianJ were killed in battles. What bet ter memorial to those who lost their lives than a pool where boys and girls can be taught to swim and to take care of them selves in the water? In building such a pool, let's keep in mind that it should be thought of. not as a recreational feature, but as part of every child's physical and health train ing. That means the best pool that we can put up, a covered class A pool, used all of the year. And what better place could we choose to build such a pool than the high school where at the present time about seven undred eighth grade and high' school stu dents report every day of the school year? Recreational swim ming in the summer 'js a great thing, but water safety should be taught as a part of the physical education of all. It is import ant enough to be required for high school graduation as it is now at many colleges. Let's got away from the idea that just building a pool and in viting all of the children to come Just Arrived A Few Hark Walnut, Waterfall Oesi&n lied. . .Chest. . .Vanity. . and Bench .Night Stand These massive suites of modern design have five riiawet vanities with large oval plate glass mirrors . . . also five-drawer chests. They are beautifully finished in matching walnut veneers, enhanced by ornate plastic and metal drawer pulls.' 'Ask us to show them to you. . y5MARTER FURNITURE STYLES are always found at BOHNENKAMP'S and learn to swim will do the job. Put the pool at the high school and make it a part of the regular physical education pro gram, then get all boys and girls into the program. We fought to make our country und our children safe from fu ture wars, but if war does come again, let's see to it that no La Grande boy loses his life through inability to take care of himself in the water. MITCHELL ASLA. Income Taxes in 1945 Amounted To 23 Billions WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 (UP) Income tax collections for the fiscal year 1945 ended June 30 amounted to a record high of $23,914,000,000, an increase of $369,000,000 over the previous fiscal year, the bureau of inter nal revenue announced today. The government took in from all internal revenue sources a total of about $44,000,000,000, compared with $40,000,000,000 in the 1944 fiscal period. Liquor taxes brought $2,310, 000,000, compared with $1,819, 000,000 in the previous year when the shortage of the product was acute. Receipts from tobacco taxes 'declined $58,000,000 to $932, 000,000, because of the shortage of cigarets. Receipts from manufacturers' excise taxes in the last fiscal year rose $279,000,000 to a total of $783,000,000. Income taxes withheld totaled $10,000,000,000, an increase of more than $2,000,000,000 over the previous fiscal year. Reflecting the wear-out of automobiles, federal use tax stamps, sold for $5 each, brought $129,000,000, or $5,000,000 less than in the previous year. - f j PERRY NEWS 7410 S. E. Division Portland, Oregon To the Edftor: Now that we have crossed the threshold of victory how many of us are actually thinking of that. "brave new world"? Docs anyone question the motives and the au thenticity of the news commenta tors and the press? If so, are' there any Americans who believe we can build a "just and durable peace while entertaining vulgar, nauseating delusions as to our national superiority and parading before the rest of the world, dis- playing-our halo, 'thanking God! that we are hot as other barbar ians? Blowing several thousand human souls (men, women and children) to hell with one atomic bomb should make the most hardy Christian shudder; if there are any left in this land of the free and home of the brave I think it is time to ask this Christian nation just what has happened to our sense of reason and justice? Have we no humilr ity or compassion? Where is the love and understanding of all mankind and I mean ALL man kind that will lift us above the level of our primeval ancestors? Sincerely, HAROLD BOCK. 'Black Maria' Finds Time to Haul Mayor PORTLAND, Aug. 23 (UP) In between calls to pick up thugs and drunks, the police "black Maria" found time to haul awav Mayor Earl Riley and a friend. It seemed the mayor's automo bile ran out of gas. Calling po lice headquarters for help, the mayor learned the . "paddy wagon" was the only vehice available. Riley and his friend crawled into the wagon and away they went. The friend got out in front of his place of business in the heart of town and the mayor continued to the city hall. PERRY, Aug. 23 (Special) Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Pierson and son, Douglas, of Irrigon, are visit ing relations and friends at Perry and La Grande, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Smith and children of Enterprise; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Show of Pendleton; and Mrs. Milton Smith and son, Gary, of Payette, .Ida., have been visiting with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith. ; While here they painted and repaired the Smith home. Pete Neilson of Homer, Alaska, is visiting at home of his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Greenough. Mrs. Rosie Mathson and daugh ter, Mrs. Walter Witten, returned Wednesday from Milton, where they went for a load of tomatoes and fruit. Mr. and Mrs. Lesley Oxford and children;. George Brewer and children are at Milton work ing in the prune harvest. Mr. and Mrs. Glade O'Neil and children of Kinzua have been visiting realtives at Perry and La Grande. ' Gus' Fowler left Wednesday for Orescent City, Califf, where he will be employed at the recapping company owned by J. W. Ruth. o RATION CALENDAR Meat, Butter, Cheese Red stamps: Book 4 Q2 through U2 valid through Aug. 31. V2 through Z2 through Sept. 30. Al through El through Oct. 31. Fl through Kl through Nov. 30. Sugar: Book 4 Sugar stamp 36 valid through Aug. 31. Endorse can ning sugar coupons with ration book 4 number and your name, Shoes: Loose stamps invalid. Book 3 airplane stamps 1-2-3-4 now val id. Stoves: Apply local board for oil stove certificates. Wood, Coal, Sawdust: Order now. Dealers determine delivery pri ority from consumer's annual needs and quantity on hand. Waste Paper and Cans: Bundled waste paper and pre pared tin cans may be left at the salvage depot, 1108 Jefferson street ft Good -and Good for You. Q a a a a i a a o a Q TEARS FOR TOYKO Japan ese prisoner at Guam cries un ashamedly upon hearing Em peror Hirohilo's broadcast ack nowledging Japanese defeat. Summerville Youth Gets Bronze Star SUMMERVILLE, Aug. 21 (Spe cial) Bronze oak-leaf cluster, in addition to the bronze star medal previously awarded, has been awarded to TSgt. Le Roy V, Ver million of Summerville.. The decoration was given "For heroic achievement in connection with military operations . against an armed enemy near Saarlautcrn, Germany, Feb. 25, 1945. When his platoon leader was wounded and evacuated during a fierce enemy counterattack in the vi cinity of Saarlautern, Sergeant Vermillion, weapons platoon ser geant, took charge of the platoon and directed fire upon the enemy To place more effective mortar fire, he went forward and set up an observation post In a building overlooking the scene of the ac tion. He remained in this posi tion despite enemy snipers and mortar fire, and directed the mor tar fire which contributed large ly to the rout of the enemy and caused a disorganized retreat. At times, in complete disregard to his own safety, Sergeant Vermil lion directed fire from his own mortars so close to his own posi tion the shrapnel hit the building where he was located. "It's What I've Been Praying For," Says Flier's Mother SALEM, Aug. 23 (UP) "It is what I've been praying for all night," Mrs. Hulda Andrus told reporters yesterday aftairnoon when informed her son, Sgt. Ja cob D. Deshazer, 32, was among the Doolittle fliers rescued from a Jap prison at Peiping Mrs. Andrus said she was so happy she "wanted to run up and down the street shouting." The news came to Mrs. Andrus via telegram last night that first had been sent to her former farm home near Madras. The ser geant, a native of West Stayton, played football at Madras high school. He was a turkey ranch er at Medford when he enlisted m 1039. , NEW PLANT BURNED . SALEM, Aug. 23 (UP) Fire of' undetermined origin yesterday destroyed the Frantz manufact uring plant north of Salem. Loss was estimated at $10,000. Insur ance covered part of the loss." The building had been occupied, only two weeks !k SHORTER IN WINTER The Canadan Pacific railroad' has about two and one-quarte'-, miles less rails in its cross-country span in severe cold weather; than In summer, due to contrac tion. Taylorcraf t AIRPLANES Available soon. Place your order now. Eastern Oregon Airways Phone 6R13 . NO FRATERNIZING CHUNGKING, Aug. 23 (UP) Lt. Gen.- Albert C. Wcdcmeyer, American commander in China, today ordered American forces not to fraternize with the "enemy." Stock up with Fruits .V Juices, and Vegetables Now that Points Are Off! Crisco or Snowdrift SHORTENING 3Lbs. .. 68c All Canned . MILK 3 Cans.. 29c Patsy Catsup, 2 Bottles for. . . . . 25c Mapleleaf Syrup, 1-2 Gallon . . . 89c Waxed Paper, 500 Sheets , . ... 59c Dignity Whole Apricots, Can . . .29c Tuna Flakes Can OCn I Roasting Ears WW ' I Doxen 49c Saladett Macroni For Salads, Pkg. ... Schilling Tea Bags, Pkg Savor Salt For Meats 15c T7c 15c Sunshine Soda Straws 9c Fresh Shrimps Ready For Delicious Salads Watermelons Pound 5c Nice Yams 2 Pounds .... 25c Thomp. Seedless Grapes, 2 lbi. 25c Shoulder Pork, Pound 33c Rib Steaks Pound 37c 'JJ.'E-1L.S 1812 Cedar St. Phone 7S9 'THE GRAINS AR OKAT POODS" 0 KoHor's Com Flakes bring you nearly oil the protective food ele ments of 1!io wlmle Eran declared veitituul to human nutrition. Urn A "THIS IS REAL NEWS" ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES . Are on the Wav Back! ! But don't forg-et, it may take consid erable time for the appliances you need to reach your dealers. So until you can replace the worn out appli ances in your home, take extra spe cial care of those you have. For in formation on care call your electri cal dealer. They are always ready to help. Eastern Oregon Light and Power Company
