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10 The- Statesman, Salem, Oregon. Friday. October 31, 1947 Hall Position Novel in State Political Life j PORTLAND. Ore., Oct 30.-OV yn&n Jon H. Hall,' 48. took office today, it was the second time In Oregon history that the man c oed In line succeeded to the gov- m nrhln rt th ti - - and tha man who did it the first time was on hand to administer the oath of office. . Oddly, he had been associated with Hall for years as a law part ner., N He was Jay Bowerman, who back in 1909 was speaker of the senate when Governor George E. a U. S. senator. Secretary of State Frank W. Benson succeeded Chamberlain, but resigned be cause of ill health a year later and Bowerman moved up. Hall became governor throufh the air crash death of Governor Earl Snell and his legal successor. State Senate President warsnan ICoffrett. . , f Salem Unit of Navy Reserve Adds 17 Men Salem navy reserve unifs re cruiting campaign - continued In hirh gear this week as 17 new members weTe signed at a meet ing of the recently activated or ganization Thursday night - in building T-5 14 at the Salem air port. '" . . , Lt: Cjndr. Vernon Gilmore, unit commandant, said the localTt- cerve's strength now was 103 en lurted men, 14 officers and six as sociates, for a total, of 120 mem bers. Gilmore, however, stressed that there would be ho letup in the drive until the unit is brought up to full strength. " w At Thursday's session Gilmore announced that all of .the com munications equipment, formerly DTODerty of the Salem electron' ics warfare division which failed to activate, had been turned over to the 0-1 unit. The reserve's training program, already well under way, was conducted by of licers in charge. .Former navy men signed at the nieeting- were Charles W. Dunn, CCM. Elvyne Zahradnik, ACMM, David Toll. CM2, Sidney n Francisco, MoMM2, Raleigh G. Reel, CM2. Robert. T. Arthur, EMI. Fred V. Gibson, RDM3 Marion J. reman, MM3. Clarence C. Hughes, SI, Eirl R. Robins, Fl and Floyd A. Sullenger, S2. New seamen were Gerald W. Say lea, "William A. Han elson. James H. McDowell. Thomas Stuart and David H6lgate. -Gilmore reported that more ma chinitt mates and apprentice sea men are badly needed in the unit Morse to Attend State Funeral WASHINGTON, Oct. 30-W-Senator Morse (R-Ore) said today he plans to leave; by plane to night for Portland ; to attend fu neral services iorf Governor Earl Snell and two other Oregon state officials who4re killed in a plare crash. Senator Cordon (R-Ore) is in Ankara. Turkey, with the senate appropriations committee. His of fice said it will be impossible for -him to get to Oregon in time for funeral services. Snell appointed Cordon to the senate to succeed the late Senator McNary (R-Ore). Co m in oil s Ex pel s Labor Member -LONDON, Oct 30-(AVCrry Aliighan. labor' member of the house of commons and a London newspaperman, was expelled from parliament tonight for "dishon orable" conduct in writing, an ar ticle for a newrpaper trade jour nal alleging that members of the house accepted bribes to tell what went on in secret party caucuses. Wife. Three Children in Governor's Family - It s 1 .1 A '; "S.. 1 , Shown " w bile visiting a Salem s home at the last legislatare are Mrs. John ' IUII. her daaghter, Alice Diaoe. now It months old, and John lis 11. Jr, It. Above ta the governor's eldest child, Mary Elisabeth Hall. 17, a Port- ; land high school student and winter sports enthusiast. The Halls reside at 1115 S.W. King J. ave Portland. The state's new first lady, is the former Alyce .. Johnson, to whom the governor 'was married in 1941, four years , after the death of his first wife, the formed Elisabeth Walch. She Is widely known In Salem "or virtue of residence here during several sessions of the state legislature. Officials Play Big Part in State Activities . ' - 'T- ' . ; - t ' ' , 4 f - . - ' It f 'iiv VXf i t -1 J '4 T I la cy. A : j I'--' x Jl : " 1 ' 'V- A 1 " ' .- . -, ' : , . ' -y (: 4.' i' While the tatehonse flag flew at officialdom participated were recalled la word and pictures In tribute to the prominent parts tney had played In the state's Yarloas . Farrell. Jr. and Senate rresident - era with whom they were associated In state government. In top Treasarer Leslie Seott discussing a good catch of fish. Lower left governor with friends at the state fair horse races last month, and at lower rifht, Cornett (left), Sid M. Ferree, national chief of the 40 et t, and Governor Snell are pictured while attending a party foe Ferree In the governor's office Febrnary lt last. Guards to Go Into Mourning For Governor The Oregon national guard and state guard Thursday were ordered by Adjutant General Thomas E. Rilea to go into mourning for the death of Gov. Earl Snell. He or dered flags lowered to half mast on all armories and state military installations and directed officers to wear badges of military mourn ing. In addition all regimental and organization colors were ordered to be draped in mourning for one month. General Rilea's order to state military forces said: . 'Governor Snell's untimely death is a crushing blow to all in the military service and to the people of the state. As a former service man he was thoroughly familiar with the problems and activities of the military forces of Oregon. As a member of the Ore gon legislature for many years and again as a member of the board of control prior to his assumption of the duties of. chief executive, he was a staunch supporter of all measures doling with the security of his state-and nation." - !-'! J-i 77 r.t -r half-staff Thursday, the many activities In which Oregon's deceased affairs. Shown here are Got. Ear) Marshall Cornett. wbo died In a plane crash Tuesday nif nt, and etn Widowed Mr. SneU Mrs. Farrell Three of Ore- " gon's "-first" ( sv reaved by Tues day s plane crash Vr which killed the t ... j - ..' .. . nusDanas 01 irs. -, uri oneii, Mrs. Robert S. Far rell, Jr., and Mrs. Marshall Cor nett. '" KnnU EUis photos Mrs, Cornett REPARATIONS TOTALLED WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-W-Inltial reparations claims filed by 11 Pacific allies against Japan were reported today, on the basis of one key estimate, to add up to approximately $54,000,000,000. ' - f- jr - . V v. I Snell, Secretary of State Robert S photo are Farrell (left) and State are Mrs. Snell' (left) and the late Hall's Family Long Active in State Affairs ohn Hubert Hall, 48-year old Portland attorney who was iworn in as Oregon's governor Thursday comes from a long line of men who have served in public office in Oregon his grandfather a member of the Oregon Territorial legislature of 1854, and his father a former U.S. district attorney of Oregon. t The. POrtand-born and educated man first-entered politics in 1932, when he was elected to the state house of ' representatives from Multnomah, county. He has re mained there ever since, ascending to the speakership unopposed in his last session. Known as an able parliamentar ian versed in legal maneuvering, Hall spearheaded the successful drive for reduction of state income taxes in the early war years, but his icampaign for a state sales tax wefet down to overwhelming de feat last month. Born in Portland. Feb. 7. 1899, Hall was graduated from Oregon State college In 1922 a member of a veteran-filled class very simi lar to those enrolled today. He had served overseas with the navy. He was admitted to the bar in 1926, by examination, while still studying at Northwestern College of Law in Portland. He opened his law office in that same year, and except during legislative ses sions has practiced continually ever since. Hall has three children Mary Elizabeth, 17. John Hall r.. 12 and Diane, 19 months. The elder children were born to him and his first wife, the former Elizabeth Walch, who died in 4937. He married again in 1941, to Alyce Johnson, and the youngest child, Diane, was, born to them. Firms Agree to Bonneville Rate . WASHINGTON. Oct. 50.-UP)-The power commission approved for a two year period today the power rates agreed upon by the Bonneville, power administration and four Pacific northwest utili ties. The agreements provide for ales of power to Portland Gen eral Electric Co., Puget Sound Powers and; Light Co., Pacific Power and Light '- - Washington Water Power companies and Mountain States Power Co. Bonneville, after fulfilling the requirements of its other custom ers, has agreed to deliver to the five companies a total of 335,000 kilowatts of power as follows: Portland General Electric, 130, 000 kilowatts; Puget Sound. 97, 000; Pacific-Washington 97,000; Mountain States Power company, 11,000. Expressions of Flood to Capital vitli Report Of Death of Oregon Officials With Oregon's citizenry still dazed by the loss of their governor. secretary of state and senate president, expressions of grief and shock were on almost every tongue Thursday. The plane crash death of Gov. Earl Snell, Secretary of State Rob ert S. Farrell, Senate President Marshal Cornett and their Pilot Cliff Hogue occasioned these comments from some of their close friends and associates: State Treasurer Leslie M. Scott: This is an irreparable loss to the people of Oregon as well as mem bers of the families of these dis tinguished men and the able pi lot of their plane. These three state officials have won the con fidence of the people of Oregon by frequent acts of high service to the public. As an associate of theirs through many years I deeply grieve and wish that my poor wqrds could Jixhtcn the sor row of their passing to their fam ilies and friends. State Sen. Allan G. Carson: Even to one so inured to sudden and violent removal of his friends this blow is staggering, and I am stunned. It seems unbelievable. May God rest the souls and com fort the families of these four men. The state has suffered a. trebly severe loss. m State Sen. Douglas McKay: Never in the history of Oregon have we suffered a tragedy such as this. Three outstanding men of proven ability and integrity are gone. My deepest sympathy goes to the families of these three dis tinguished men, and also to the wife of the pilot. State Rep. W- W. Chad wick: I'm overwhelmed at the catastro phe. Snell was one of the most outstanding governors our state overbad; Bob Farrell was one of the most promising and able young executives. Marshall Cornett re cently guided our senate through a turbulent and important legis lative session. Oregon has suffer ed an irreparable loss. State Rep. Frank A. Doerfler: This is the biggest shock I have had. The death of these leaders of Oregon is a loss that will long be felt. The lump in my throat prevents me from further ex pressing my sorrow and my ap preciation1 of the work these men have accomplished. State Rep. Paul R. Hendricks: I am terribly shocked and sad dened by the deaths of thefe men and 1 sympathize deeply with their wives and families. Marion County Judge Grant Murphy: 1 regarded Governor Snell as a very able executive." It is unfortunate that the state should lose such a leader. I re gard his loss not only as an offi cial but also as a personal friend for many years. Jay Bowerman, former gover nor of Oregon: No words can ex press my Sense of loss. The state has lost our two most experienced state officials as well as the prom isfng president of the senate. The services of all three were Inval uable. No one can think of this tragedy?.w-jthout shock and deep sympathy for the bereaved famil ies. J - - ' President G. Herbert Smith, Willamette university: The tragic death of the three offk-enpof the state of Oregon and their pilot has brought a real sense of per sonal loss to the Willamette uni versity campus. Governor Snell was not only a member of the official visitors of the state to the university, but he has been a real neighbor in every sense of the word. During his term in the gov ernorship, Mr. Snell has always replied enthusiastically to any service which has been requested by the university. George Alexander, superinten dent of the state penitentiary: The tragic news of the plane crash is an overwhelming shock to the re sidents of Oregon and people throughout the nation. Telegrams of sympathy and condolences to the wives of these men will no doubt be pouring in. It is a ca tastrophe which will not be for gotten for years to come if ever. R. II. Baldock, state highway engineer: The loss of three top officials in Oregon's state govern ment has deeply shocked and grieved everyone. The state has Best Wishes Got, John nail (left) chats briefly with State Treasurer Leslie Seott who offers best wishes after Hall takes the oath of of fice at the statehouse Thursday. ' (Photo by Don Dill. Statesman Staff photographer.) T"here are about 28 million dairy cows in the United States. w Grief, Shock loj-t three men who were able ad ministrators and charming and friendly men. Chief Justice George Rossman. state supreme court: In the trage dy Tuesday night Oregon lost three of its most capable officials. Each was in the prime of life and was destined , for higher office. These men will long be missed by all who like to see public office wdminij;tered bv men cf charac, tcr. Each has left us his debtor. Harry II. Belt, state supreme court: Their untimely death is a tragedy that almost leaves you speechless. The state of Oregon has sustained an irreparable loss as have the thousands of friends who know them well. Rex Kimmell, deputy attorney general: The terrible shock caused by the realization that they are gone leaves me, and I am sure also their thousands of close friends grieved beyond expres sion. 1 hey wm be lorever missed and never forgotten by. the peo ple of Oregon. Adjutant General Thomas E. Rilea: In the passing of Governor Earl Snell all ranks of the state military forces mourn the loss of their' leader. State Sen. Dean Walker, Inde pendence: In their death the state has been deprived of the services of; three outstanding officials. My heart goes out to the families of these men in their trying ordeal. All 'three were of sterling charac ter and ability. J. R. Millar, president of Na tional Auto Fibres with which Oregon Flax Textiles is affiliated: lem flax industry is affiliated: All Our organization wants to express our deepest and most profound sympathy to the relatives . and friends of Governor Earl Snell, Senate President Marshall Cor nett, Secretary of State Robert S. Farrell, jr., and their pilot A-26 Crashes In California MARCH FIELD, Calif., Oct. 30. -7P)-An army A-26 bomber ap parently crashed into a canyon side in the San Bernardino moun tains and exploded, rmy head quarters here Reported today, and there was little hope that any of its five occupants escaped. The army put the crash at about 0000-foot elevation on the south slopes of 8911-foot Mt. Cu camonga. Ground parties were sent into the area. A statement from the public information of fice declared: "The plane has been found (from the air) and positively identified. It is in a nose high po sition." Indians Oppose 'Emancipation9 PENDLETON, Ore., Oct. 30.-UP) -Ten northwest Indian tribes agreed today they do not want to be emancipated until the older generation dies out and the younger one learns to compete in a white civilization. The tribes closed a meeting here by declaring Opposition to plans to liquidate Indian reser vations and grant full -vzenship to the Indians. Those measures should be post poned until "the older generation has passed on" and until proper education enables Indian youth to compete in the business world, delegates said. They also opposed withdrawal of federal assistance to Indians and addition of Indian lands to the tax roll. to New Chief J ICE CDEAII Quarts . 330 SAVING CEHTEH Salem A West Salem Yi mile north of underpass. 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