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4 (Soc 1) Statesman. Salem. On, Taw. Oct. 13. 1SS3 GRIN AND BEAR IT f eQrejaontatesmatt Veil Bet They're Back "No Favor Sways Us, No Fear Shall Awe Frem Flrrt SUtemua. March 2S. 1S51 ' Statesman Publishing Company CHARLES A. SPRAGUE, Editor and Publisher PublUhrd vry mornlnf. Butinesa offlcy MO Worth Church SU Salam. Ore, Telaphopa S-S441 Eatcrtd at tb postofflc at Salem. Ojt. as sewn class matur under act ei Conaras a March S. 1CT. Member Associated Press. The Associated Pra it nUUd axchisiwly to the US for republication of all local news pnntcd im i this newspaper - Am a Canadian Sees Things - The clearest picture of United States-Europe relations we have seen in some time comes from the pen of Bruce Hutchison, edi tor of the Victoria, B.C. Times, who after five months in Western Europe, pinpoints three distinct factors of European thinking. He says Western Europeans are inclined to believe that "trigger-happy Americans will blunder into a World War;" are fearful of an American depression which to them would seem a "moral crime," and are apprehensive that Senator McCarthy's "crusade of vilifica tion" indicates the United States "has scrap ped, the Bill of Rights" and renounced per sonal liberty. . Writing for Life Magazine, Hutchison sees things. this way:! , ' "The United. States and Europe will never learn to get along together until they realize for a start that they simply do not know each other, "until ..they see that the United States is presented as a wicked caricature in Europe and Europe as a preposterous fairy tale in the Untied States." He adds that America must understand that the caricature of its life in Europe "is largely of its own making through the mischievous agency of Hollywood, Mc Carthyism, the lunatic f r in g e of Congress and; the manners of Americans abroad." He concludes that unless such a picture of Americana is corrected to its proper perspec tive, and unless America becomes aware of the fact that Europe is "a continent of vigor ous, able people, tragically divided but in many ways more c i'v i 1 i z e d than the new world," the United States' moral leadership of the free world "is in danger of collapse at ' its beginning." i , We are indebted to the Canadian editor for his cogent presentation and we are inclined to believe his conclusions need plenty of thought One of those law violations which bring out mixed emotions gave rise to a new phrase in a Honolulu court recently and also left a fund exceeding $1,000 for two young Japanese if and when they get back into this country legally. So far, they're just plain lucky to be alive. It started when Harry Arii and Koichi Kuro- ' kawa, both 22 and students in Japan, were denied visas but decided they'd get to the United States or else. It was almost or else. They stowed away on the liner President Wilson, and jumped ship.10 miles off the coast of Kauai, in the Hawaiian Islands, battling their way through shark-infested waters to the beach. Promptly caught, there was no question of their guilt, and Washington re-x fused to intervene. Sympathizers, however, donated $1,058 to pay their way for top ac commodations back to Japan. But since the government paid that bill the $1058 is in a Honolulu bank in their names. They're going to try once more to get student visas to visit the U.S. The new phrase came when Federal Judge Frank McLaughlin entered his deportation sentence: "I can see no particular difference between the Mexican wetbacks and the Haw aiian salt-water wetback who tries to get in to this country illegally." The judge was right, of course, but well bet the boys will be back. By iichty u.s. Likely to Backtrack on Trieste Policy pi? FrrfrriTffi rap aprg (Continued from page one.) "Pmwm aJatft ... mowm atearingf ...awe knktl. ve,ftaif eo s?aC rt) a) teftpfcorlo we'll fcave o f ewa Pott When German atomic scientists versed in the ways of chain reactions decided they didn't want to work for the Russians any more the reaction was chains. A California millionaire is under , arrest lor .beating up one of his five ex-wives. Seems like he'd get a new punching bag of his own. v INTERPRETING THE NEWS By J. M. ROBERTS JR. Associated Press News Analyst Developments in the Trieste dis pute make it appear very likely that Britain and the United States will have to backtrack somewhat, at least in the matter of timing,on their decision to turn back to Italy the terrtiory they now occupy. It was a dangerous thing in the first place to contemplate bringing Italian and Yugoslav troops face to face in such an explosive area. Tito's threat to march into Zone A at any time the Italians do is a Oat threat of war. For the rest of it, Tito's attitude is to avoid being pushed toward such a last ditch position. He de mands that the four powers most directly involved get together to see if some compromise cannot be found. . a a The Allies had 'set no specific time limit for the turnover to Italy, but a tentative six weeks was men tioned. That 'was before it was realized how promptly and how bit terly Yugoslavia would react. Knee then the word from the military in Trieste is that it will probably take somewhat longer. That's a good way of saying that the whole thing will have to be reappraised, although first reac tion from Washington was that the decision would not be changed. : There is an inclination in Allied circles to discount Tito's war threat . - i For one thing, Tito and Italy are Eternal Vigilance Traffic dangers inherent in colder weather were tragically exemplified last week when a loaded log truck, apparently completely out of control and its driver helpless at the wheel, careened into a bus on the .South Santiam Highway. Preliminary examination indicated t h driver, who died in the impact, may have been overcome by monoxide gas. It would not be the first time an accident arose from that factor. Fumes from a gasoline engine enter ing unnoticed into the passenger compart ; ment have Brought many a tragedy. Modern cars offer the maximum protection against the weather, but by their very excel lence they also demand closer attention on the part of the driver lest he become victim. It's a time now to check tires, batteries and. other equipment which undergo extra strain in the winter months. It is also a time to take stock of our own eternal vigiliance. A pound of butter in Red-run Czechoslo vakia costs $8. Seems certain hardly anyone could afford the waffle to spread it on. Editorial Comment TJONTS WITH A SMILE Mr. Brown of London Town, in humorous phrase and rhyme, told Britishers many unpalat able facts during the war years. Cartoonists and artists have long recognized that a touch of 'hu mor takes the sting and resentment out of restric tions. And it is widely prevalent today in factories ' and workshops where safety and regulations alike are emphasized in smiling lines. Thus in this modern age. Where A- and H-bombs are tossed into conversation as casually as tennis balls, it is perhaps natural that humor should also creep into classified areas. So an announcement from Allendale, S. C is just what one ought to expect The Allendale County Citizen published the news that the government was closing to the public a stream in the area of the Atomic Energy Commission's nearby H-bomb materials plant The paragraph said: "The stream is to be used to return cooling waters from the plants in the area of the Savan nah River, and while the waters might not hurt you, the property is AEC's responsibility and you ain't welcome. Besides, if you were a spy you might be able to tell from sampling the water how's the H-bomb business. You'd probably do it by counting the tegumenters in one drop of water and then counting the drops in the stream, which multiplied and subtracted would equal X, and Jiat, as you know, marks the spot But don't tell Mr. Five-by-Five." Naturally, would-be fishers, disappointed strol lers, and languishing bathers greeted the informa tion with a grin instead of a frown. Maybe income-tax collectors should take note. (Christian Science Monitor) .. Johnny Ericksen, Statesman fotog, out shuttering around the other day for photos of city crews changing parking spaces and meters, worked himself into an overtime parking ticket both heavily dependent on Western m He was driving around looking lor men work- aid for their military strength. The ing on the meters. Finally he found some. So Allies would be able to bring great he zipped his car into parking space near J" ? eimcr n " " where they were working, got out, snapped " 8UUWwa ! his picture and then ankled up the street ir looking for background information to go would b- inviting attack from his with it A few minutes later he returned to Russian satellite neighbors who are his auto and found (a) the boys had replaced constantly making gestures against a meter head at the space where he was park- xugosiavia. ed and (b) right behind them a cop had plas I tered Ericksen's car with a ticket ... mm- If "W 4ty n wJ Fan, in addition to slippery steps, wet dogs and muddy walks, brings other troubles, too, to the Salem Post Office ... The PO has a letter just received by a Salem man from a total stranger someplace in Mexico. The Mexico boy tells the Salem man that if he win play ban he can share in 1150,000 now lodged In the VS. It's the annual Spanish Swindle letter which crops up regularly. This year it's signed by Frank. Last year It was Victor and before that, Walter ... It must get nretty cold in Mexico in the fall ... , In addition, at the very first sign of Yugoslav belligerence, Italy would invoke the North Atlantic Treaty, which requires all signers, including Turkey and Greece on Tito's eastern flank, to consider an act of aggression against one of them as directed against all. ' This would produce a highly technical question, since under the Italian peace treaty Italian troops have no more business in Zone A than' have Tito's. The fact that It aly would be acting in concert with majority even though they must know that the resolution is fu tile. - . Having sat last year in this committee and experienced the running fire of anti-colonialism I could readily recognize the old battle line. The friction over "colonialism" presents one of the grave problems of our time, for the seeds of revolu tion have been scattered widely since 1776. Unfortunately revo lution too often is agitated as . the equivalent ' of progress, whereas the withdrawal of con trol by the veteran administra tors might mean the very re - verse. In these troubled waters of course Communism seeks a root as in British Guiana. Past Time Flies FROM STATESMAN FILES a 10 Years Ago October 13, IMS The .Frank Burlinghams and son Donald were welcomed as new Salem residents. They pur chased the Roger Mything home' where Mrs. Burlingbam plans on conducting a voice studio. , Bruce Spalding submitted his resignation from the office of Polk county district attorney which he held for nine years. He, and his family purchased the Amanda Mathews home on West Lincoln Street here. The Moscow radio announced that Premier Stalin had receiv ed Donald M. Nelson, heati of the United States War Produc tion board, who was visiting in Russia. 25 Years Ago October It, IKS The submarine Ondine, which was to have been the newest unit of the strongest arm of the French' navy, was sunk by a Greek vessel killing three offi v cers and 40 men, causing strain ed relationship between the two countries. Salem has 8175 dwellings as compared with 3783 in 1920, according to figures compiled by the Salem Chamber of Com merce. This did not include the numerous houses built outside the city limits. Mrs. H. R. White was installed as president of the American Legion auxiliary, with Mrs.. Rich ard Meyers, Mrs. Byron Lieual- len, Mrs. Bert Victor, Mrs. H. V. colonial exploitation feeds the fires of radical revolution espe cially when there is a native leadership which has had ad vantages of education and can speak with the glibness of the white man. The great lesson which both parties in this con tinuing struggle need to learn is that of patience. v . At the U.N. building I ran into Rep. and Mrs. Harvey Wells of Portland. The U JJ. is fast becoming a crossroads of the world. Crowds of people visit it daily. They include not only tourists and sightseers but many . earnest folk devoted to the cause of world peace and con cerned for the success of United Nations. . v - Across First Avenue from the ' U.N. buildings the Carnegie En-. dowment for Peace has erected a building to house volunteer organizations working in this field. I called there to see Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt who has an office with the American Asso . ciation for United Nations to reinforce the invitation of the City Club of Portland for her to speak at its annual meeting. Her schedule for the rest of the year would not permit it though she and Clark Eichelberger, ex ecutive of the AAUN will attend a regional meeting in Seattle on Nov. 11th. She still is a very busy person. I saw her just aft er she had talked to a group at a conference m the buflding and just before she left to give a talk at Queens College on Long Island.. . the Western powers, however. Boys at City Hall are telling about tht out-of-towner who would face Yugoslavia with a admired the big black walnut tree burls on N. Front St. He grave threat tried to get the owner (or owners) to sell him the trees, but no soup. Lotsa barks but no bites . . . Finally the tree-happy : With Russia already taking a fo11ir anm in th ritv n eri no or' nffirst and askc tfcm 1a dfr- hand U th preMnt Uproar, hOW- CUT. th. t,. pubU. fc --him o d chop J? JZSfffSHX l"??" uem ogwn. nv soujj were, anuuur. oa but uuu won umuw occurs fTWItflt1 B Europe as things stand today. The Allies sim ply cannot afford to let the situa tion develop in that direction.. The Allies announced their plan for Trieste in a move to get Italy to go ahead with ratification of the 1 4 New Ways to Make Tour Home More Comfortable Sea DUO-THERM Oil Horn Heaters at CAPITOL FUEL CO. 198 S. Commercial . Ph. 3-7721 FREE ESTIMATES On Floor Coverings NORRIS-WALKER PAINT COMPANY 1711 Front Phone 4-2279 Winter's Coming .. . Better SEE RADIANT GLASSHEAT 1540 Ulrgnmd Rd. Phone 44163 without bis burls. msummma Southern Asia Pictured as tempting Morsel For Hard-pressed Leaders of Red China TELE VINE With KOIN-TV, VHF Channel C "Portland, starting telecasts Thursday, local TV finally gets a dose of its best medicine competition . . . Families who used to fight ever what radio station to listen to may now' also scrap over what TV program to watch . . . KOIN-TV will telecast at 2:52 pjn. with a "formal opening" . . . Then there'll be Strike It Rich (4 pjn.), Gary Moore (4:30), Variety Time, Saddle Pals, KOIN-TV News (6), Gov. Patterson, Doug Edwards, Sports Scholar, Theatre, Place the Face (7:30), Mr. McNolty (8), Play house, Video Theatre, Big Town (9:30), Showtime (10:30) ... 40 Years Ago October 13, 1912 European Defense Community. There was a certain cynicism about it, just as there was about the 1948 announcement that the whole territory would eventually go back to Italy, and about the subsequent default en that prom ise in the light of changed condi- A severe earthquake shock of over a minute duration, was felt in the Seven Devils country along the Snake river in Idaho Oregon line. Ballard's Landing in Oregon was affected. An automobile belonging to Dr. Harry Clay was badly dam aged when a four-horse run away team collided on State Street near Bush's bank. The executive committee of the Salem High school met and BY JOSEPH ALSOP HONG KONG The news from China pours into this city in a turgid flood. Strength and weakness, fa- mine and inil-r: itary buildup, brilliant ' suc cesses in con- sV4 UVUUU aUU -as failures in in- d us try, silly a propaganda gestures, bold,', amoiiiousi plans, oppres-J sion, achieve-l . 1 1 .1 and ruthless- -""V.rsrx ness ' all ' ' these themes are tumbled to gether in this news from China in a pattern so strange that it sometimes seems meaningless. All the Western - specialists who gather here to read the Chinese riddle are faithful stu dents of the Peking "People's Daily," which has Something of the authority of "Pravda." Yet ' here is the "People's Daily" dis- ' cussing the very odd things that can happen when a vast, ill trained bureaucracy is struggl ing to force the huge and an cient mass of China - into the mold of a slave state: The disorder In 1 the party work ia the field of statistical -compilation in the rural dis tricts has developed t an un bearable extent! Without con sideration of the actual con ditions in the rural districts, some returns require data of an extremely ridiculous nature. In compiling statistics ef mules and bees, the data are required te give the number ef male bees aad the number ef female bees. In compiling statistics of the catching ef mosquitoes, - flies, and lices,' the data are required to five the weight la catty ef in sects caught, as well as the nam- -H . ber. One Item of a certain form refers to the nse ef. feminine , sanitary belts by peasant we- ' men, whether of eld style er Improved style!" . ; f The indignation of the People's Daily is altogether understandable. ' But speaking ' seriously, this sometimes ludic rous and more often grimews from China begins, after a while, to tell a rather clear stary to anyone who studies it carefully. It is a story that comes in four parts, none of them pleasing. First, , the present phase of the Chinese communist regime . is strictly transitional. The hon eymoon, when the Communists were welcomed as a new force bringing order to a strife-weary land, is definitely over. This is the time of preliminary mili tary buildup and iron consolida tion of the new government's power. Both efforts are proceed ing with conspicuous success. ' Second, the familiar Com munist process of grinding the masses to mincemeat In order to , mold a new . nation is utterly alienating the Chinese people. But the regime unquestionably commands the loyalty ef the favored groups the party cadres, the youth, the police and the army. The security forces have successfully stamp ; ed ant all active centers of dis affection. No one should expect a spontaneous popular rising to free China now or in the fu ture. ' Third, this will continue to be true, even though pretty ter rible times now loom ahead. The Chinese have been relieved of the strain of the Korean war, but this strain is now to be re placed by the perhaps more sev ere strain of intensive national development China, that al ,ways imported food in the past, and lived always on the narrow verge of misery, is now to pay for an immense program of in dustrialization out of a reduced national income. China, with far fewer resources, is to do what Ruia did and at what cost to the Russian people! . Fourth, there is no question whatever about the chilly, un yielding determination of the Chinese Communist leaders to transform their country into a military-industrial great power at any cost. There is a good deal of doubt, however, about . their ability to do the job with the resources now available to them. Even with laret scale aid froTi Bus'?, even if thproni are driven or starved to death by the tens of millions, China may still lack the margin that is needed to make a military industrial great power out of an ancient agrarian society. These four parts of the story that are already discernible give an uncomfortable hint as to the possible fifth part. Southeast Asia has everything that China needs. The rice, the rubber, the minerals, timber and petroleum of Indo-China, Burma, Siam and Malay must , gleam before the eyes of the Peking government as the gold en solution. With these re sources under their control, the Chinese Communists would be able to accomplish without sev ere strain the gigantic task that may otherwise prove beyond their strength. It is foolish, at this time, to conclude that the Communist high command is already plan ning an onslaught upon South east Asia, and has disentangled the Chinese armies from Korea for this, but it is wrong to ig nore this possibility. And it is very foolish to forget the pres sures and temptations to which the future will expose the Chin ese Communists. If present tendencies contin ue. Southeast Asia win still be soft and virtually vndef ended two years from now. Within this short time, meanwhile, Coramnnlst ' China will have built no military power that may still be rather primitive, .bat wfll certainly be immeasur ably greater than any ether mil itary power in this area. In this same ril also. te cruel dif-flei!t- of th task thev have" ferftk'n wtrj no fouM come to lom ven larfer fa tle eyes of tlie Pekine; leadership. : Unchallengable Chinese mil-; Itary power; an acutely painful problem in China; a wonderful ly easy solution of that problem . across undefended borders .. such is likely to be an explosive combination In Asia in the ra ther near future. Any American policv that fails to take these conversing trends into account does not deserve the name of "n-t'onal tHtc. (Conyrisht. 1953. New York Herald Tribune, lac) . . When its impact on Yugoslavia After Thursday KOIN-TV will go on the air Friday at WM recognized, the Allies began 4:30 n.m - Sa turd a v. 6:30 D.m Sundav. 7 D.m.: and Drobablv conaiderinff a eonfereneat tn InHuri at 3:30 p.m. every week-day thereafter . . . Among other pro- France which has been helping to signed the year's contract with grams contemplated by KOIN-TV are What's My Line, God- Yugoslavia against the the Clarion Manager, ' Ralph tK1 XVaeiSt all CBS . . . Earle Headnck, former KSLM station mgr., is laying action, will now have to be regular issues and an annual back in radio as sales mgr. lor jiuAE . adopted. issue that year. AU Our Beef k BABY tZZ At - MARK'S MARKET N. Church at Hood Streets - HOOFING Lifetime Aluminum is Your Best Buy! See Your LOCAL DEALER FREE ESTIMATES Willamette Alammam Co. 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The most important right possessed : by the individual member is the right to a fair trial before he can be deprived of his position in the state serv ice. In a study -of the many ex pulsion cases for insubordina tion under civil service, not one member has been acquitted and ordered reinstated. Unfortunately there is no bill of rights to protect the state worker in his appeal to the civil service. The commission can find an employe innocent of trumped up charges and recom mend reinstatement but the . department head has the privi lege to refuse. , v a Investigations, a instructive as they may be, are not so im- : portant as to give to the press and to the public a clear basis for determining official right from wrong. Henry Hough EL 3, Salem, Ore, PART OF THE valley communi ty OREGON STATE EMPLOYEES Working for Oregon and the welfare of all its people are more than 4,000 state employ ees who reside in the Salem area. 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