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H6TIoou7Group .... , - - ,t - ' -.rM i j .. .... . . - s ' 3! - I i "jY Faror Sway ls, Front First Statu THE STATESMAN PUBLISHING CpIPNYf OIARLIS A. SPRAGUE. Editor and Pubfisher ; ' ' Hember ft the Associated Tnm 1 ff i The AMHaM Presets eattUed exelnslvely to the asa for repeVB caUWa of oil U UeaJ mwi printed la this awsaet aa well u all AT sewi Adttthtt. - ' " . 'If.-' A Solvent Opera Tha half -century old "Met." may be silent this winter. Music lovers everywhere began chew ins their fingernails last week when the directors' of the Metro politan opera announced that rising costs and labor troubles had forced them to cancel plans for the 1948-49 season. -, The -opera has never been howling financial success, but usually there was an "angel" willing to dedicate a small fortune to art. A "business that depends on the generosity, of patrons Is not a likely prospect for a labor the loot because excess profits are pretty rarejj In hlgn brow entertainment enterprises. The Met figures it is lujcky If it breaks even. The workers figure they can't afford to prjpvide diversion for the carriage trade at the cost of fewer sandwiches in the jiinner pail. i I ? Lauritz Melchior has suggested that the government support the opera, as in Vienna, but so far the government's few sallies into art have not met with much encouragement. It is unlikely that workers can be 'expected to become altruistic nd produce art for art's sake. So the only alternative is to make opera a pay- ins proposition. j That la exactly what Billy Rose says he could, do. The Broad way showman, night club proprietor and columnist warns that, of course, he would have to streamline the old dowager a bit, but be wouldn't tamper with tradition much. Just j a few changes here and there to make "box office. ! j ... Imagine Wagners "Das Rheingold" spruced up with Bil ly's wife, Eleanor Holmes the curvaceous swimmer, as one of the Rhine maidens cavorting under water as Alberich of the Nibel ungen approaches. She wouldn't have to sing. Or fancy Jimmy Durante ns Rigoletto, the court jester, muttering, "Everybody wantsa get in da act" as he opens the bag in the last scene to find the corpse of his daughter. And the chorus could double as chorus line, now. and then, with Billy Rose on stage pitching horseshoes between the acts. ... If Seriously though, Rose's idea is not without sense. Why should the Metropolitan's annual deficit continue as one of the time-honored traditions? And why should artists depend for live lihood on whimsical characters like the ermine-draped, diamond studded old lady who hoisted a scrawny, wrinkled leg up on the table for photographers at the opening night liast year? Com tounity concerts, radio, records, television; and motion pic tures have aroused a tremendous interest in good music and drama. Opera the mating of those two complementary elements could become as popular in this country as it .was in Europe. And what the people want, they will pay for.1; ! The Metropolitan opera might well utilize some of the, tricks of the Broadway trade men like Billy Rose have exploited so successfully. Good press a gentry and money in the bank need not compromise one whit the quality of musical craftsmanship or dra matic art in fact, it is conceivable that financially secure work ers and management might even struggling artist. A Nation Reborn A nation is being reborn today. It is Korea, which claims to be the oldest nation in the world 4,280 years of age. Only it is not all of Korea Ijthat is coming under its own government, just the southern half which has been under American occupation. Following elections at which Dr. Syngman Rhee was chosen president, the new government will be instituted today. It asserts its claim to jurisdiction over north Korea too, but there Russia is still in control and has set up its local communist authority. , i , Our own record with respect to Korea is a I mixture which calls for praise and for blame. First for the latter, was assent to the division of the country during occupation Firsl for the former 'ft 'Was preserving south Korea and approving a 'democratic gov ernment for it. We have poured in millions of dollars' worth of supplies for the people; but we have made WpX mistakes in government and our occupying forces have committed many breaches of good conduct. . t': ' &J Korea faces many and grave problems, it sfjffers from in flation, from an unnatural division which severs economic as well as social ties, and from distressing living conditions among its people. It faces also the pressure from the north for Russia seeks to add Korea to its list of satellite states. . ? With the setting up of an independent government, the United States probably will decide before long to withdraw its troops unless our relations with the USSR further deteriorate. If we withdraw we still will feel under obligation to lend as sistance to this country, reborn after 40 years of oppression by the Japanese and three years of frustration and confusion under Joint occupation. - Mrs. Carlson Declared Eligible David O'Hara, chief of the elections division of the secretary of state's office, has ruled that Mrs. Peggy Carlson, widow of the famed marine commander, Evans Carlson, iS eligible to be a can didate of the progressive party in the third congressional district (Multnomah county) though she Jives in Clackamas county, in the first district. Senator Tom Mahoney threatens to go to court to prevent her name from going on the ballot. ' As far as the UJS. constitution is concerned there is nothing which limits a candidate for congress to residence in the district where he is running. It says: "No person shall be a representative who shall not have at- ' tained the age of twenty-five years, and been seven years a citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an in habitant of that state in which he shall be chosen." " j The state law on the subject after providing for the division f the state into districts, says: ; , t i "One representative to the congress of the United States shall be elected In each of the districts before enumerated . ..." f Note the words "elected in" not "elected from". The attor ney general found general laws relating -to residence of officials in the district they served but held that did not apply to this fed eral office. . . ; - - - U ' I Our recollection of lessons in civil government is that we were taught a citizen of the state would be eligible to serve aJ representative in congress from any district in the state. As a matter of practical politics, a person's chance of capturing a con gressional election in a district other than the one where he is residing would seem to be very slim, although we have a hazy idea that it has been done. In Great Britain, to be sure, members of parliament often are chosen from districts where they da not reside. Thus if a strong party leader .was defeated in his home constituency he would . be voted in from: another constituency where his party had a strong majority; Not so here;'we want our representatives to come from our own districts, f r -t i Barring court action, Mrs. Carlson's name will go on the ballot. Probably the only effect will be to make easier the re-election of the veteran incumbent, Homer D. AngelL That is probably what Mahoney is worried over. , . . No Fear SJuittpAtaef " -U ' ! j a, March tt, Ustj : steeped in debt! and tradition. union looking forjja bigger cut of do better ihart the traditional ICHF 8(130008 Tiff) ITTIIT - (Continued from Page 1) Unoer California, but that it waa probable that a dxu wouia oe nassed establishing a. territorial eovernment lh Oregon, with a re striction in it against the existence of slavery in that territory. ... Thursday. 10th August 1848 The senate tonight passed the Ore gon territorial bill, with the Mis souri Compromise provision In It, by a majority of eleven votes. I hope it may receive the sanction of the house but fear it will not Congress Is in great excitement and confusion on the subject and the importance of settling the que tion at this session becomes every day more important. ... Friday, 11th August 1848 I learn that the house of represen tatives rejected the Missouri Com promise amendment of the senate to the Oregon Territorial Mil. This I deeply deplore. I fear that noth ing will be done at this session and that thf slavery agitation will be kept up in the country. . . . Saturday,! 12th August 1848 The cabinet met at the usual hour ... I expressed the opinion, in which all the cabinet concurred, that if the Oregon Territorial bill with the slavery restriction In it passed and) was presented to me for my approval and signature, I ought not tp withhold it from my signature, and that I could not do so without j-arraying the country Into geographical parties on the slavery question. Sunday, ilSth August 18483U breakfast this morning I learned that the flig was flying over the senate chamber, which indicated that the senate was still in session. The senate continued In session all night aijd until near 10 o'clock this morning, when they passed the Oregon Territorial bill with the restriction jof slavery In it . . . About sunset Senator Calhoun and Mr. Burt of South Carolina called. Mr. Calhoun expressed" the opin ion strongly that I should veto the bill. I told him that I had made up my mind to sign it . . . These extracts from the presi dent's diary of 100 years ago give a White House view of the pro ceedings in! the congress which cul minated injthe passage of a bill to create Oregon Territory. The day following, August 14, President Polk affixed his signature; but It was not until March 3, 1849 that Gen. Joseph Lane was sworn in as governor at Oregon City and territorial status established for the Oregon country, which then still embraced all of the present states of Oregon, Washington and Idaho and parts of Montana and Wyoming. Thus, a hundred years ago the persistent efforts of settlers in Ore gon to have the sovereignty of the United States extended to cover them was j finally achieved. With the Institution of territorial gov ernment the political future of Oregon was assured. Under the flag of the United States the coun try has grown and prospered. Three states and parts of two oth ers grace the sisterhood that makes up the Union. On the foundation of this century of government the Oregon country will go forward to even greater achievement in the centuries ahead. Police Seek Table Samples Salem police have asked for aid in locating furniture samples sup posedly stored somewhere in the city and owned by the Dainty Din er company, San Francisco. I. Reymenandt manager ox tne company, was in Salem Thursday seeking trace of the baby-size ta bles and Chairs stored here by two representatives of his company. He said two salesmen were work ing this area and left several un paid bills, then supposedly left the samples at 1801 Court st. There is no such address In Salem. IX ABOARD MISSING PLANK GUAM, Friday, Aug. 11 All available planes were called out today to search for a four-engine navy reconnaissance plane missing on a routine weather flight: with 12 persons aboard. GRIN AND BEAR It's my husband home fee dinner, TJIIlan. . . . lfl call yea - the same time tomorrow after breakfast . , . " . 5 . ' ' f j ; v - ! J ;.yyn. .iv'.--.; ; i Female of the Species, Newest County Garbage Dump Satisfactory Complete satisfaction with op eration of the north Marion coun ty garbage dump, which will be one year old on September 1, was expressed Thursday ; by County Judge Grant Murphy, following an inspection tour. He said operations had proved that such a dump did not prove objectionable to the surrounding vicinity. It was established to eliminate promiscuous dumping along roads. The court is seeking now to lo cate a site for a similar .dump in the southern section of the county. Murphy said the 12 V - acre dump, three miles northwest of Woodbum, is In charge of a care taker for five days each week. It receives about 150 tons of waste per month, which is reduced by burning to about one - fourth In bulk. Considerable salvage has al so been made, he said. First Casualty In Meat Boycott DALLAS, Tex, Aug. II -Wh The leader of Dallas' housewives butcher boycott went to bed today from exhaustion but declared the fight against high meat prices would continue until they were more reasonable. "We are determined to force meat prices down to reasonable levels,' said Mrs. R. D. Vaughn, the 71 - year - old Dallas woman who Initiated the butcher boycott The boycott was called to start last Monday and continue for a week. Meat sales generally have dropped In Dallas but no major changes in prices have been ap parent S KTi i vrt AS B-1T CRASHES TOPEKA, Kas., Aug. 12 -P- A B-17 plane from the air force base here crashed In a farm yard and burst into flames aeon after its takeoff today, ltve crew mem bers were killed and two wi 3 seriously injured. IT By Lichtj Deadlier than the Male Surplus Priority System to End Last opportunity for eligible ve terans and priority ktolders to ex ert preference in war surplus sales is being offered this month at two sales in Portland. The war assets administration had scheduled a concurrent spot bid sale August 25, 28, 27, and on August 26, a sale of automotive equipment both at Swan Island. Items offered include refrigera tion units, hardware items, office furniture and supplies, medical and hospital supplies and automo-t tive equipment I Beugli Family pas Silverton Reunion FRUnXAND Mr. and Mrs. George Kleen attended the Beu gli family reunion at Silverton park Sunday. Four of Mrs. Kleen's brothers and her four sisters were present Norman Beugli of Salem pre sided at the business meeting and election of officers. Jake GIger was elected president; Virginia Yoder, secretary-treasurer and Cora Schumacher, historian. More than 100 attended. Oldest member, Lena Beugli Conrad, was not able to be present One cousin, Helen Fennigan of Ohio, came for the occasion. Others were from Stayton, Sweet Home, Albany, Corvallis, Salem, Woodbum, Hub bard, Canby, Oregon City, Mol alla, Liberay, Silverton, Portland, St Helens, Kelso, Wash, and Longview, Wash. The clan will meet the second Sunday. In August at Silverton park next year. . , Special Tbs Week Jelly Deans Asst. Or AH Black 300 lb. Just received m shipment Elastic Stockings' -Anklets, Knee Bands. Have jycnr Film Prinlcd d Schacfcr'i WHEN WE FINISH YOUR FILBIS THEY WILL LAST FOREVER Oar Prices Aro Lligtl ScHaehr's Linincni lias been a family frlead' fee years; wQl take j that sUrraess at of anweles la a harry. Keep tt m band la 135 II. Ccr:erdd L Former Head Of Silverton Bank Dies at 71 SILVERTON, Aug. 12-(Special) M. Gilbert Gunderson, 71, a for mer president of the Coolidge and McClalne bank here, died sudden ly about S o'clock Thursday after- Lnoon in his office. He was talking to a customer at the time. Gunderson was born in Racine county, Wisconsin, in August 1877, and was married in 19X11 in Minnesota to Helen Paulson, who survives. They came to Silverton in 1907 and be engaged in mercan tile work until 1909, when he join ed the bank as a clerk. In 1920 he became cashier and later served as president until 1934. For several years he has maintained, an Insurance and real estate business. "He was prominent in Jersey cattle groups. Also surviving is a foster daugh ter, Esther Grisham of San Diego, now visiting here; a sister, Mrs. Dan Dysetter, Minnesota; and a brother, Henry Gunderson, Salem. Highway Commission Visits Salem on Tour Members of the state highway commission stopped overnight in Salem on an inspection tour of the area. Arriving from Agate Beach, the commission will leave at 730 a. m. today for Albany on the last leg of the tour. They will go from Albany over the South Sanuar? highway and return to Portland tonight by way of the North San tiam highway. Youn priEScniPTion stobe WHEN YOU THINK DRUGS THINK SCHAEFER 1899 - 1948 "It Pays to Trade at SehaeferV Prescriplions Accurately Filled EVEBYTnniG F0I1 iTBE DUBY W bare a complete Una of medical needs for babies. Let its fill your prescription. - KEEP COOL WITH OUR FOUNTAIN TREATS ' Spcdal Friday and Saturday I EnQ's Delight Sczdac cxira hnje 35 C A REAL DISH scnAEFEn's conn heiedy wfl harrest year ere p. Deal endare the eUaeeaafert ef aalafal . . '. . - N eorns, banlens, er eaUevsea, The Excelsior trass will solra your problem . Com in sad see them today This is the official reaslar Remedy Store far Marlon County. Tea will Oad these preparations ef hlx best avail ty and tnaraa teed to be exactly for what they are sold and represented t be. Solo Areata (or PensXar Semedles fee KZarloa Coanty Prcrcripihzs -Pfflia ICr3-IC3 ; At Picnic Party I- EAST SALEM Hollywood drive family picnic 'was held Sunday 1 at Paradise Island. At tending I were Mr. and Mrs. V. M. LaDue: Mr. and Mrs. Keith LaDue.-Tilr. and Mrs. Harold Hol ler and three sons: Mr. and Mrs, Clayton j Glbb and two sons: Mr. and Mrs. i Albert Oilman and children; Mr. and Mrs. R. M. ProudOt; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bar- ham; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fisher: Miss Mary Jean Fisher and Royal Wenlg; Melvin Haynen; Mr. and Mrs. L. Beecroft; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Forgard; Mr. 'and Mrs. Harold Bunn, Harold Curtis and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Poe of Brush College i community. No-host bas ket dinner was served followed by - swimming ' for ' the children and. horseshoe games for the men. PAigle Birthday Marked at Party PRJNGLE Judy BInkley ob served her ninth birthday Thurs day by having a group of neigh bors kelp her. celebrate. Prizes at! games were won by Gary Higginbotham. Bob Wiley, Eleanor Cegler and Georgia FJser. Ice cream, cake and punch were served V Other guests were Mrs. Arleigh Kendrick and Linda and Laura, Mrs. John ; Cottrall - and Tommy and Billy, Mrs. Charles Klinger and Beverly, Jean and Corrine, Mrs. Leo EUr, Georgia, Leona, Margaret and Darlene, Mrs. M.H. Bedsaul. Chris and Mark. Patty Gray, Eleanor Cegler, Bob and Norma Re Wiley and Judy Crump. Liberty Residents Take Trip to Coast LIBERTY Making a trip to the coast Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. William Harrison, Beverly, Betty Lou, Jeanette and Billy, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Pearson and Mr. FIndea, Ben Herman, Traugott Herman and Lottie Middleton, Al- J OPEN FOR INSPECTION DAILY, 2 to 5 P. MI OPEN SUNDAY 2 TO 8 P. M. f 8 Miles North of Underpass en Portland Highway. Roate S, Bex SIS, Salem SUBURBAN ESTATE 1lt Acres 924 Ft Highway Frontage This distinctive suburban estate with a beautiful two story brick residence can now be purchased for below present re production costs. Perfectly built and designed In 1939 when the best materials and workmanship were available. r 4 BEDROOMS 1 BATHS DINING ROOM SUN ROOM. LARGE LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE ELECTRIC KITCHEN, THERMOSTAT CONTROLLED OIL FURNACE 2-CAR GARAGE, FULL BASEMENT COVERED PATIO WITH BBQ FIREPLACE 4 ACRES OF 13-YR. OLD FIL BERTS AND SOME ENGLISH WALNUTS. FURNTTURB AND EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE. I f; $28,500. TERMS For Sale by Owner Phone 1-43S4 Phone f er an appointment anytime or see any day 1 to I r. H. Uf an4 Un KM Van : rwir Joyce and Judy, Mrs. Zoe Kriz I Bend visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. C Stevens at Sheridan Sunday. 2 Idaho Men j On Probation Ronald E. Hayes, 4775 Earl aveV and Ezeakiel H. Haynie, Arco. Idaho, were placed on two years' probation Thursday in circuit court when the two pleaded guil ty to charges Of forgery. The pair, arrested by the city police officers, admitted passing checks for a total of $80 In the Sa lem area. They waived indictment after appearing in district court They agreed to make restitution on the checks, i , ,f. Checks .were passed at Roh landTs store.' 1983 N. Capitol st, $17; Capitol Auto Parts, -305 IN. Liberty st, $20; Saving Center, West Salem, $17; and Vista mar ket on South Commercial, $20. Taril B. Kleinpell, 633 N. High st, was sentenced to 18 months in the state prison after pleading guilty to larceny of an auto. ; ST 4 ' . "ATHLETE'S F00T?1 :SP-'- ,:v;,'W fistic " m ij "I never wd forret that Intense itchlne. But thanks to Pod I ret quick relief. So arO you. Cot re 4 50c 09 c Be sare and keep a bottle of Deed's Pckca Qzlii en hand after that summer va cation or take some alans on year vacation. - - i Ft:;3 5107-0723 Vf I 1 1 A' i -lit I
