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. t Tho Statesman, Salem. Oregon, Thursday, April 14, 1949 3 Members of , Salem YWCA Staff Resign Resignation of three of Ihe five paid staff members of Salem xMCA was announced Wednes day. Including that of Mrs. Esther Little, executive director of -the lo cal YW for eight years. Ellen Sangster, young adults program director here the past two years, resigned to make summer tour of Europe on YWCA-YMCA work seminar to as.-! -t in European rehabilitation projects: Mrs. Milton Ha'rtwell. office secretary in recent months, will leave April 15 to return to profes sional work in Camp Fire Girls in thu area. She will be replaced by Mrs. Victor Collins of Salem. Jean Carrico, part time program Worker, will assume full time du ties this summer to head up the YWCA summer camping program, It was announced by the YWCA board of directors. The YWCA board's personnel committee, headed by Mrs. Carl ton McLeod, will consult the na tiunal YWCA personnel service on replacements for Miss Sangster and Mrs. Robert Burger who re signed from the younger girls' program director position in Feb ruary. Mrs. Little will explore the field of further graduate work in YWCA and will leave here with her son August 1 on annual vaca tion before her contract expires September 1, according to Mrs. A. -A. Schramm, chairman of the YWCA board. Wallace Hue to Head Navy Air Reserve Work Wallace Hug, city airport man ger and a lieutenant commander In the navy reserve, is in command "" : r the new navy air reserve train ing program in Salem, it was an nounced today 1 iflv. Alters in Seattle. T 1 It is expected , 4 - WW M M I soon resign his I city post and a k O Jhm I successor will be Wallace Hoc con sidered, ac cording to City Manager J. I Franzen. Hug and several enlisted men are now undergoing training at Sand Point preliminary to regular duty assignments at Salem air port when the reserve flying goes into effect. Lease negotiations re main to be concluded. WillflmpttpTL Names Royalty Students on the Willamette uni versity campus selected their May Week End royalty Wednesday when three senior women were se lected from a list of 10 candidates In an all school vote. The three, Carol Dimond, Portland: Edith Fairharrr. Salem and Barbara Miller. Troutdale, will vie next week for queen. The two runner upf win automatically serve as princesses. Mi?s Dimond is a biology major t Willamette, fecretary of the stu dent council and a member of the Delta Gamma sorority. Miss Fair barn and Miss Miller are both members of the Pi Beta Phi sor ority and both are music majors. 17 Tasty, Tangy Ocean Fresh GRAB Cockiail At Tear FaTerit Tavera Try One Today LEIIIIAII'S Seafood 1C05 rortland Rd. Ph. 2-C442 From where I ".Harry the Hermit," a lie's Called, casse iat tow last week aavd, as maal, ceased aite a stir. He look like a cress bet we SuU Claaa stad Da-iet Boo. We had a friendly glass of beer together and I asks hint,, "Don't fm ever get annoyed at the way aotae people laugh and stare as you Co by T "Shocks bo," Harry say. "Only while they're Uaghio' at bm, I'm feelia' a Kite sorsy for them. Imagine folks so uagrown- they eaat see I'm really just ahe same as taer are underneath." Coprr&U. ) -fy. Federal Aid Ready For Quake Sector WASHINGTON, April 13 -OP) Maj. Gen. Philip B. Fleming, head of the federal works j agency, told Washington congressmen today that as soon as Gov. Arthur B. Laiglie makes; a request he will declare a disaster area in the re gion rocketi by an earthquake Reps. Jackson arid Mitchell Washington democrat, who rep resent the Seattle and adjoining districts, said this would permit the federal government to rush in .supplies and funds for emergency State Buildings In Washington Suffer Dama sre OLYMPIA. April 13-6P)-"Ev eryone is going to have to Ditch in and do what me can Governor Langlie said tonight ! as he re ported the earthquakes damage to state building throughout the state. The old capitol building and the insurance bunding were the most severely damaged in OJympia and nave been ordered closed. Damage to ad older building at Western State? hospital. Steila coom, made it necessary to evac uate 600 patients. Thev were squeezed" into other buildings "t the institution, Langlie; said. Two dormitory buildings at the boys training school at Chehalis were damaged. Boys in the build ings were moved into ;three new dormitories nearing completion. ine insurance building was damaged when j cornices dropped and porticos on either end pulled away from the main I structure. Langlie said it - will be put into snape lor occupancy. "The old capitol different thing," the governor said. "We won't know until a more exten sive survey is 2 made whether it can or is worth attempting to put into snape for occupancy. it houses four major state de partments. A large hole was left in the north wall where huge chunks of sandstone were ripped from the ancient structure. Other damage was apparent from the outside of the building. High School Bands Hold Dual Concert A medium-sized but appreciative audience attended the last in a series of three concerts given by Salem high school bands Wednes day night in the high school audi- torium. E. Donald Jessop is di rector. The first half of the concert was played by the B band. It's first of fering was Fortuna overture by Zamecnik followed by the Royal Road March by Edwards. A French horn; solo, concerto No. J, second movement, by Mozart was played by Marlin Schulze ac companied by Edna Marie Hill. Robert Wilson Jerry Gillespie, Gaylord Weeks and Frankie Ren ahan played the familiar March Militarire by Shubert. The A band's initial number, Bach's chorale ''Sleepers Awake" opened the second part of ihe pro gram. Grand symphony, second move ment, by Berlioz, was performed on the trombone by Darrell Peters. Marilyn Broef played a flute solo entitled Scherzino by Ander son accompanied by Mrs. Donald Jessop. Dallas Child Struck by Car DALLAS, April 13 -(Special)-Douglas Otjen, 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Otjen, 1312 Wj MapJe st., Dallas, was injured ' Wednes day afternoon when struck by a car at the corner of Ellis and Ash streets while walking home from school. At Dallas hospital his injuries were reported as a broken should er blade, head concussion and severe bruises. HINT! Beitdix At f JUDSON'S See Page 5 bnkraM sit ... 6y Joe Marsh There'll Always Be a "Gawker" From where I sit, Harry's a lot more "civilised" than the pfeopie who make fun of him. He's: con tented, lives the way he belie tea is light without harming anyone and what's more, he's tolerant of others whose tastes ia living are different from hia. Maybe w all Wt look the Imm, or act the same, or eat or drink the same, bat ia a free co-aUjr, wky w 1949. Umifd Stmt Brmtmt Fndwt Automobiles ft 1 AJteTi teT-"""" ri w U 4 "T - -Wr. m M SEATTLE. AprU IX This phoU ake. (AP Wlrephoto to The Transamerica Bank Deals Barred at Trial SAN FRANCISCO, April lS- How Transamerica Corp. obtain ed controlling interests in various Oregon banks was described by a government witness at today's hearing on monopolistic charges against Transamerica. The testimony of James C. Smith, a federal bank examiner, concerned these banks: First National. Klamath Falls; First National, Ashland; State Bank of Ashland; First National, Coquille; First National, Grants Pass; First National at Merrill; Clatsop County Bank at Seaside; First National at Forest Grove; Coolidgc it McClaine Bank of Sil verton; and First National at Cot tage Grove. With the exception of the Cot tage Grove acquisition, these deals followed the same pattern. The Cottage Grove bank was purch ased by Transamerica Service cor poration from the Hood .Bros. In vestment firm of Portland, as principals. The 500 outstanding! shares of stock were obtained for ' $141,874.97. Q. f -v- I " 1 f I J lV it: tJWiV hv-?-7 T4- -v2sT vw.rT' rr --yrr-. - rab-, n rrh :-fv J. Leonard Townsend, federal j A safe containing $650 was stolen reserve board council, developed I from the "Y" cafe five miles west that the bank was purchased for of Salem early Wednesday morn the First National of Portland ing. which put up the funds. The Port- i The crime bore numerous sim land bank is a Transamerica sub- ilarities to the recent theft of a sidiary. I In the other instances. Smith said, the controlling interests were , purchased by D. O. Hood, Portland j stock broker, with funds advanced by Transamerica Service corpora- , tion. The stock was usea as coiiai eral. Gromyko Raps Atlantic Pact NEW YORK, April 13-P)-An-drei A. Gromyko charged today the North Atlantic treaty nations are isolating Russia and plotting aggressive atomic warfare against the Soviet Union. The No. 1 Soviet deputy for eiin minister launched the blast at the 12-nation Atlantic pact in , the United Nations assembly. But he made no demand, fo. -U.ff.ac-! tion at this time. Gromyko declared the pact signers were trying to encircle Russia. He said Russia knew the pact was aimed at her simply be- cause she was the only great pow er not" included in the nations signing the pact. New Botolillers At New A NEW At a Price You Can Easily Afford. It's Worth Money to You to Call Factory Trained Men Will Gladly Demonstrate on Your Iand. YES, WE GIVE TERMS Teague I'lolor Co. 355 N. Liberty Salem, Oregon Phone 2-4173 on Seattle Streets Suffer Damage from Debris 1; '! ir ' Z i i ' - , -": -v .v -d-Yv-i , T, S, i - , mrs. i&j&l shows damage to aatomoues irom Statesman). Valley Points Tell Results of Earthquake Calls from Willamette valley towns regarding Wednesday's slight earth tremblor poured into the Statesman until late last night with all reporting no ill effects from the unusual experience. At Lyons and Mt. Angel it was reported the shock was plainly felt, startling citizens and farmers and interrupting housewives preparing the noon meal In Detroit and Idanha, high in the Cascades, the quake caused buildings to quiver and in Idanha wallpaper cracked on the ceiling of a home. Dishes rattled in cupboards at Lincoln. At Marion Forks lodge wall pictures tossed and chairs slid. At Turner the shock was reported as quite sharp with houses creak ing and loose objects banging around in homes and stores. Safe Holding S650 Stolen -r ("KTi 11 I'OiTI I laiC DALLAS Anril 13 rSrjcian , safe from nearby West Salem Ath- letic club, according to Tony weu-; feldt, Polk county deputy sheriff who investigated both robberies. I He said Wednesday night it was J very prooame inaiuie -me -ui- , prits committed both offenses. Both buildings were entered through a rear door, Neufeldt said, and both of the stolen safes were of identical make and size, t5te weight of each being about 350 pounds. Both crimes bore the ear marks of professional talent, he added. Wednesday's theft differed only in the pilfering of a typewriter, adding machine and cigarettes es timated at 22 cartons by owners Mr. and Mrs. Ervua York. In the athletic club robbery only the safe was taken. It has not been located. A cook, Mary Kozisek, discover--ed the robbery when she opened the cafe about 8:30 a.m. Wednes day. The owners reported they had closed the place shortly after 2 a.m .7., 7. ".,,. " LlfJ?N" , KLAMATH FALLS, Apr.l 13 MVA human skull was found to- dX nar the c,e"JLa4 re,ser" vor- 'te of " 1944 two-plane trash h k,,11 four men The each were able to parachute to safety Low Prices RIDING TRAfTOR u i m00mt0mm Ut,m mm lf . yfmmttmmmmm iiiw. mum in. , .jr- gcc--l- i fj mM:rz . e t . jt f a - . .... . - , '1-J - ''" falling bricks la downtown Seattle daring today's strong earth Russ Accused Of Pact-Busting LONDON, jApril 13-UP)-Britain accused Russia today of breaching their 20ryear friendship alliance. The note, a reply to Russia's protest against the North Atlantic alliance, was made public as a diplomatic specialist in German affairs reported that Russia has made an informal offer to lift the Berlin blockade if four-power ne gotiations on Germany would be resumed. The story could not be confirmed In Berlin, Frankfurt or Washington. Britain said Russia agreed in their treaty to give "all possible economic assistance after the war" to her ally, but on the contrary engaged , in "open attempts to wreck the European recovery pro gram." Dooley to Fight Eviction Move PORTLAND, April 13-OPV-Ray Uooley, the county treasurer whose bond was cancelled by the issuing company .said today he would not yield his office without a court fight. The office will b declared va cant by the county commissioners j Friday unless Dooley posts a new $i00,000 bond, ..So f T have Wn unable to obtain the necessary bond," he sajd j question tne legality of a mQve to oust me from an officef to which I was duly elected by the people, without permitting me to defend myself." He laid he had his books and records audited immediately after his bond was cancelled. "Everything was found in per fect order," he said. Jane Wjr man In Her Academy Award stole! Winner of I Academy Awards! i""r.'v.rfi lOAUIUT URRA , ). ?ie'-' ! fHH' .' . v , f f . b . , Nowl l30IliJiiiLiD Now Showing Open :45 1 lis 8econd Feature ISN'T IT ROMANTIC" Veronica Lake. Billy DeWolfe a-B-am i I i House Passes $16 Billion for Armed Forces WASHINGTON, April 13 The house tonight overwhelming ly approved a $10,000,000,000 mili tary money bill, the greatest In American peacetime history, after less than two days of whirlwind debate. Only one vote was cast against It. The house rejected the navy's bid,however, for $300,000,000 ex tra for the naval air arm. Rep. Cannon (D-Mo) shouted that in the event of war with Rus sia, it will be air force planes, not navy planes, which will drop atomic bombs on Moscow. Passage of the omnibus army- navy-air force measure was by a landslide 271 to one vote. Rep. Marcantonio (AL-NY) was the lone dissenter. The money is for the fiscal year 1950, starting July 1. Last Day! "flaxy Martin" "Gallant Blade" T0M0BH0W! , . -I" r ivtvr. :' s.- 4 K law M I IIIHI'II I Z-m0wtw' i la truss I Srkn nouactu njaXwuh Oregon Feels Quake Effects, (Damage Listed PORTLAND, April 13 -l,V- An earthquake opewed thousand-dollar cracks in Oregon buildings and terrified thousands of Oregonians today, but the state escaped the worst of the shock. The first quake here in three years crumbled chimneys, broke windows, shattered dishes, and sent frightened people scurrying to the street. Crevices that will mean costly repairs yawned in building walls. But no one was killed or seri ously Injured in Oregon. And no buildings collapsed. Roland K. Latford. Portland, fractured his arm when he fell running out from his home to the street. A Portland woman, Mrs. Bertha Twing, hurt her knee in a jump from a mill shipping dock. Rocks North Oregon The quake rocked northwestern Oregon, extending as far south as Eugene, Coos Bay, and Reedsport, and as far east as Prineviile and La Grande. Roseburg, Klamath Falls, Pendleton, and farther dis tant cities did not feel it. The Tillamook county court house cracked slightly. Cans tumbled from grocery shelves in many towns. Dozens of bottles of chemicals splintered in the Reed college laboratory. The Beaverton schools closed after wide chinks opened in building facades. Telephone lines were Jammed with householders reporting brok en dishes, glasses and preserve jars. The flood of calls disrupted some telephone circuits tempora rily. Power Line Out An 11, 000-volt power line was knocked out for half, an hour, blacking out suburban, and busi ness sections of Portland. Tobling bricks crashed through several automobile windows in a down town Portland parking 'lot. Rocks rained down on the Spo kane, Portland and Seattle railroad line between Portland and Sea side, halting traffic temporarily. Earth slides occurred in some areas, but no highway damage was reported. Two Astoria stores' basements flooded when the quake broke water pipes. The Seaside schools closed as a precautionary meas ure. Escape Injury Fifteen music school pupils here narrowly escaped possible injury when their teacher, about to lead them outside for noon recess, de cided to have them wait the quake out inside. A moment later bricks crashed down upon the sidewalk where the youngsters would have been walking. Office workers on the twelfth floor of one building were thrown to the floor by the rocking. Archie Hosner, who was walk ing across the Morrison bridge, said "I had to hold onto the rail ing I felt like I was going to bo thrown off." PREPS SLATE SANDY MT. ANGEL, April 13-(Speclal) Mt. Angel and Sandy will play their Willamette Valley league baseball game here Thursday at 2:30 p. m. The Mt. Angel lineup Is IT COMES AT THE EXACT TIME IN OUR WHEN ITS THE LITTLE GIRl WHO BRINGS HIA YEN TO US ON EARTrf . 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