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Jackson, rhalrmaa of a Sea ate armed services mbco mm It tee ea atomic weapons, told reporter "there ii reaaon to believe" the Russians may have developed inch faster-thaa-aound weapons. - . , lie critiriied the Pentagon for not having moved faiter la the field and called for a tougher foreign policy In the Far East, defining "a firm line of defense." Jackton defined the "abse lute weapon" at a aupertonic . Intercontinental ballistic mis . aile carrying a hydrogen war head .-5.0M miles in 31 min ntet with a high degree of acenracy." He aaid that if what be be liever it true "the Soviets may beat mi" in that race. "The Sovlett in ' aay Judg ment," he laid, "are giving thia item and one or two albert even more fantastic (II bomb) delivery tyttemt the highett priority." ' Jackton tald the Reds view victory In the weapons race a potentially "their greatest psy chological victory destruction f the thesis that the United States is the industrial and technological colossus in the world." "It Isn't that the Soviets are going to make immediate nse of It (an Intercontinental mis sile) for military application." he Mid. "Tbey won't need to. The psychological effects flow ing from such an achievement could almost accomplish what would occur from its military application." ' Slide Derails Train .Slipping Hills Ruin 2 Homes In Portland PORTLAND (AP) - A speeding Union Pacific freight train smashed into a landslide the Columbia Gorge Wed- five ft -ee .... :- -- . remion oy roue rarmer ro Halt New Highway Denied Statesman NfWt Servlrt DALLAS A court order Wednesday kicked a big legal road hlock from the path of the Oregon State Highway Commission'! plans to construct a new section of the Salem-Coast highway near Rickreall. : . . The new section U a 4.4 mile strip between Rickreall and Dolph .Corner. It would cut through the 737-acre farm of Joe .Harland 1 of Rickreall. Harland had sought a tem porary restraining order in Polk County Circuit Court to halt the highway commission from build ing the new route through his land. The hearing was held last September before Circuit Judge Alfred Dobson of Multnomah County. Military to Test Oregon Prunes For GI Menus Polk County Motorists 'Set Sail' for Home N to IP T$9.j nm Gloomy views are taken of the results of the elections in France last ' Sunday. The emergence of the Poujadists with a bloc of 49 votes, the gain of over SO seats by the Communists and the cor responding decline in represen tation of the centrist parties are taken as proof of French weakness t really threatening dimensions Only the association of the parties led by Premier Edgar Faure and ex-Premier- Mendes-Franc. lead' era who fought each other vigor ously (n the campaign, will permit the formation of government of moderates. Mien a e o a 1 1 1 1 o n promises the instability which has been the bane of postwar France bringing it 21 governments in 10 years. Real alarm (s expressed over Poujadism . the . movement. Jaunch-. ed by a bookshop owner as a strike of small businessmen against taxes, and particularly against government auditing of business accounts. During the campaign these new radicals disrupted politi cal meetings, heckled speakeri. pelted them with vegetables (which has had its occasional narillel in American electiona, and made a nuisance of themselves They represent not only popular revolt but a high degree of citizen Irresponsibility. The movement could develop into radicalism of the fascist tyoe. or it could (which Is quite unlikely) sober terious minded French political leaders (Continued on editorial page, 4.) Petition Denied Judge Dobson rendered his opinion Wednesday denying Har land's petition. The order was received by attorneys on both sides but had not yet been filed in the Polk County Court Wed nesday. ' & In his decision Judge Dobson noted that, "if the highway com mission's decision on this and other matters is to be subject to the approval of county court (and all the internal pressures inher ent therein) 'of every county through which a highway might pass, the prospect of Oregon ever enjoying an adequate high, way aystem would be remote in deed.". 'Rely Staff . The jurist also held that ,in formulating a highway program the . highway, commission must rely upon the informed and ex perienced judgment of its staff. When asking for a restraining order-igalnstthe "commission Harland alleged the commission did not hold a fair public hear ing regarding the proposed route. He also noted the Polk County Court had refused 'to sanction the new route. Contract Let A $99,163 contract for con struction of the new section has slready been let by the highway commission. The commission has filed condemnation proceedings against Harland aecking right-of- way The new route would leave the present Highway 22 a block west nesday evening tossing boxcars from the rails. No one was injured as the 125 car train slammed into the huge slide near Multnomah Falls some 30 miles east of here. Engineer Leo Tracy aaid the big seven-unit diesel engine, traveling 40 miles an hour, cut through the iiU an4 tnvMH half-mile he- WASHINGTON w The Army;fnr. comine ,0 . .l0 Forty-two and Air Force, which buy sweet i wpr4! .MoA throueh .The lirst five can of the rear section' buckled and were damaged. - I I'P officials said they hoped to have the tracks cleared and re paired by morning. . Some Damage . . 1 Elsewhere in Oregon the floodi and slides, though causing damage ! in some areas, did not appear ai serious as last month'!. ; The Westefn Oregon forecast was for cooler weather with a few showers and brief periods of partial-clearing -Wednesday through Thursday night. However. , t h e Portland area, which had the most slide troubles Wednesday, was told California prunes, have agreed test the tart Oregon prune. Congressman Norblad (R-Ore) said Wednesday that the joint Army-Air Force menu board had agreed to his request that Oregon prunes be considered.- "Since these orders run Into the tens of thousands of cans several times a year, it would be a boost to our orchards If military specifi cations can be changed to include the Oregon variety," Norblad said. Marion County To Open Polio Drive Today N. Thomas Stoddard of Portland. state chairman of the March of Dimes drive, will be on hand to day when Marion County's 1956 March, ia, officially opened.. - Stoddard, vice-president of Com monwealth Inc.. will attend the noon luncheon at the Senator Ho tel. Dr. Charlei Price of San Fran cisco, Calif., medical consultant for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, will speak oh polio vaccine to drive workers and representatives of various lo cal organizations. Jr4ieelsHiwll-meei4onight with Marion and Polk County phy sicians at a no-host dinner at the Senator at 7:30 o'clock. x After the noon luncheon meting Stoddard will meet with Salem business leaders this afternoon in behalf of the 1956 camDaien. Stod dard. Dr. Price and Mrs. Frederic northwest of downtown, was closed to look for continued rain, beavyj at times, Thursday. i Slides ruined at least two homes In Portland's West hills and many others were threatened. .1 Heavy Rainfall 1 ' In the 54-hour period ended at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Portland had 3.70 Inches of rain. On the coast Newport had 7.10 and Astoria 3.84. Much of this rain fell Wed nesday morning. (Picture on wire photo pej. . t . .r The two demolished Portland homes were those of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Faville and Mr. and Mrs. K. P. Littauer in the 1800 block on W. Elixabeth St. Firemen evac uated .Mrs,- Faville and two small daughters. , The Littauers were away at the time. Earth tumbling down from a hillside knocked the houses 15 feet from their founda tions. . . . ' ' PoweFTJneTlif ' " T Slides and water blocked most major highways leading west from Portland. A slide knocked out an 11. 000-volt power line and others cut lesser circuits. The Northwest Marine Iron Works, In the industrial .district -' I , . - . . .. 4 1 m -J" . . . . . -' : .- RICKREALL Headlight of homeward bound Motorists Wednesday evening reflect en water that rev ered Salem-Dallas Highway throughout the day. Photo was taken east of Rickreall Road remained opet t ane-way traffic all day despite water that reached estimated 11-Inch depth la mid morning before receding. Traffic is headed west toward Rickreall and Dallas. (Statesman Photo). Young of Portland, state women's activities advisor, will meet with Gov. Paul Patterson this morning. Mrs. Young will meet with local leaders .of the Mother's March at 2:30 p.m. Scores of volunteers slready have been organized for the month Today's Statesman Classified .. Comics Crossword Editorials. .. Fsrms . Sec. II.. II.. II.. . .... I.: II.. Pag -.5-7 Horn Panorama .. I...., 7 Markets ......... Obituaries ..... Radio, TV Sports Star Gaior Valley .11- S .11..- S .11... 1 ...ll....12 ...I..- 4 ... I ... 1 Wirephoto Page ... II..- 1 of the Rickreall traffic lights and !ing uvt for funds to fight polio n.nn.miJ Kal i n. til Hnlnh P nrt... . . .t ' iit:i proceed beeline to Dolph Corner 4',i miles northwest of Rickreall. It would by-pass Dallas and lops 2" if miles from the road from Salem to the Coast. according to Drive Chairman Wil liam E. Healy. , Portland Sport Center Due at Downtown Site PORTLAND Ml The downtown South Auditorium site Wednesday was selected for-Portland s eight million dollar sports-recreation center. The vote by the Exposition-Rec- Tmdesmenjjh idea and its 100 employes sent home reati(m Commission was 3-1 with after water rose to 16 inches in side the plant. High waters of the Clackamas River jammed logs on the river about 2 miles east of Carver. The jam diverted water from the river to an old channel and men aced several homes on the north bank. River Rising chairman Carvel Kinden not -vot ing. He said, however, he favored the chosen site, just south of the oresent Public Auditorium In two hours of discussion, the site was heatedly opposed by in terests who wants the center lo cated on the East Side. These in cluded the Pacific International Livestock Exposition which wants Duke's Blessing on Cannery Conclave To Attract 900 PORTLAND (A - The three-day convention of the Northwest Can ners Assn. will open here Thurs day and 900 delegates arc expect- ' ' '. Some 450 samples of canned fruits and vegetables will be judged and displayed in one of the highlights of the 42nd annual meet ing. ... River was rising swiftly at Mossy FOG PLAGUES EAST Brae and trucks were sent to the NEW YORK tf! Fog wrapped ' srea to move furniture from some New York City and much of the homes. Eastern seaboard in a paralyzing embrace Wednesday. South of Lake Grove the Tualatin to nive new building at the center. The Weather Salem Max. Min. Frertp. 41 IN Portland SO 39 I0J Baker , , 41 i 34 .00 Medford . St 4S . NortH Bend 4 4 1 14 Rnaeburf 44 .41 San Francisco .......... SB . 44 J4 Lna Anitlei SO 45 .1)0 Chicago .-11 14 ..OS Nw York 31 34 .00 Willametta Rivar 15 01 Iwt Farm Prices Up Slightly in State The P1L contends the West Side site is too small. - A group of East Side business men, many of whom want the cen ter at the East Vanport site, has threatened trr seek an injunction against the West Side location. GIANT BOMBER BURNS RAPID CITY. S. D. UB-A B36 PORTLAND I The average bomber was destroyed by lire price received by Oregon farmers I Wednesday night when one of its rose one per cent between mid-No-1 10 engines burst into flames as vember and mid-December, the the ship was halfway down a 10, federal Crops Reporting Service 000 foot runway at Ellsworth Air said Wednesday. , Force Base after landing from a Higher prices for milk, eggs,' training flight. All II crew mem turkeys and wool were reported! bers escaped. By EDDY GILMORE LONDON P) The Daily Mirror Wednesday denounced the ancient custom of royal warrants and asked if a London laundry was suing to get more business because it washes the Duke of Edinburgh's shorts. The complaint was raised after the Duke, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, issued his first list of tradesmen and individuals to to whom he gives his business. The royal proclamation listed 29 firms, including two barbers, four tailors, and one laundry. "Are working women likely to send their bras and scanties to the laundry in the hope that they will pass through the same mangle as the ducal underpants, or be ironed in close proximity to the royal un dervests?" asked the paper. "Silly. Obsolete" "What utter nonsense. It (the custom of issuing royal warrants) is silly and obsolete. It is Toyal patronage at its most undignified. This was the first time that the consort of a reigning British queen has given out royal war rants of appointment. Prince Al bert, husband of Queen Victoria, never had the privilege. Pressure Applied Heavy pressure was put on the Duke, one of the tradesmen said. by people who are favored by his business and he finally gave in. The 29 firms are allowed" to dis play the Duke's coat of arms The Queen Issued her first list last June and it Included every thing from bootmakers to manu- Nationwide Blood Bank Plan Revealed Marion County "residents may now draw blood when needed any place in the United states which is served by a Red Cross blood plan, Warne Nunn, area blood program chairman, reminded Wednesday. Through 'a nationwide recipro city plan started a year ago, book keeping is handled at Red Cross Now Salem Factory to Produce 160 Million Cans Per Year Mr- i 1 ' 1 s, - 1. Krw Sslem factory which toon will ho producing cans at Ihc rale of 1(1 million or vere a year Is shown la architect's sketch Shove, snade public Wednesday when Aaurkaa Can. Co. ten officials broke gronnd for the yrojeet la North Salem, west 1 -J'' - ' -l ' - ' ' ' r , . . - - ' ' - -J will and faeturers of dog food. Royal warrants are much sought after by tradesmen who figure that the potential customer may say: "it it's good enough for - the Queen and the Duke it ought to be good enough for me. Blootl Drawing Today Blood doaers are urgently seeded by the Red Cross, whkh la conducting the monthly blood drawing today from noon to 4 p.m. at the downtown Salem Armory. . Deluge JL evvr vsyu Roads Rainfall Douhlc Mark Posted in Last Rain Year The far-above-averaee rain . fall of the past several month! has caused considerable soil erosion and crop loss on mid- W lllamette Valley farms, it was reported Wednesday. ""We don't know how much damage has been done yet," said Donald Rasmussen, Marion County agent, after Wednesday' deluge. ' t "But not in many years past has so much surface water stood ' around on top of the saturated fields. Crops which remain sun merged for any length of time are weakened or killed." - Eroaioa Noted Rasmussen said he noticed . silme evidence of erosion, especi ally in "clean cultivated" fields in certain patches in .nortB Marion County. Water furrows, grain field lakes and soggy soil have been noted in other section! of the county, including the Cen tral Howell Area. Fall-planted crops such as oats, wheat, rye and barley, which were hit hard by last fall's big freeze, ara being harmed by ex cessive water in fields. rtouhla Rainfall ' Heavy rain Wednesday morn Ull 1.S1 1IIIU 4U iUUi UUUI 9, raiapn rainfall unci in lun m the weather year Sept 1 to mora lhn lmiHlatj that m t ha atssma rutC. tatoiu vvuuiv oaaoiii vi stoaaaiv rv a - iod last year, McNary Field weathermen said. They have measured 33.23 inches in the past four months, compared with 16.34 as of this date a year ago. The Willamette River at Salem rose four feet Wednesday to IS at midnight. It was due to crest at 18 about I PJn. today, weather-. men said. Midnight reading at Jefferson on the sanuam raver was am and falling, apparently to con trols at Detroit Dam, weathermen said. Flooding Abates Rain Wednesday totaled 238 inches, heaviest 24-hour measure ment since ociooer. Floods tn atretts and Toads he gsn to abate in -the anernoon. Schools closed Wednesday at . Falls City, Perrydale and Dallas . were expected to be open today,; County road crews were out all last night patroling roads and put; ting up warning signs where wa ter covered roada. Water was' re porter over roads, but not closing them, in the Turner, Marion, and Jefferson areas. A bridge was declared impassa ble and barricaded late last night on the Parkersville-Gervais road several miles northwest of Mt. An- Power Failure unity companies reponea minor damage. A power wire was report ed down in the 2200 block Cheme-., keta Street about 4:10 p.m. Larsest Portland General Elec tric Co. outages were in the Falls Ferry sres, south of oaiera ana at Woodburn, officials said. Both, occurred in the early afternoon, .1 iL. 11 f A..0 jne cause or tn runs retry um- ' ii i:v ...... (mm J Tk tt-MiKlm aft U'vlL I1CVCI lUUIIUr II IV UWUIS Oil. n burn was lightning, which struck several transformers in the area, -officials said. (Additional details sec. 1, pas J.) national headquarters in Washing ton, D. C, where blood is credited and debited to regional blood centers.-"".- -' The Marion County quota this month is 130 pints but blood pro gram .officials hope for more to fill requests expected from South ern Oregon and Northern Califor nia where few drawings have been made in recent weeks because of severe floods. of the Southern Pacific tracks art north of Cascade Meats plant. New branch represent sa estimated ZM,M development for Salens, (Details of project photo sec. 2, page I). Grace Kelly Takes Prince Home to Folks NEW YORK uWActress Grsce Kelly took Prince Rainier III of Monaco home to Philadelphia to spend the Christmas holidays with her family, it was disclosed Wednesday, v Miss Kelly reportedly con firmed the visit, but refused to discuss the possibility that she might become engaged to the wealthy,. 32-ycar-old prince. Prince Rainier, ruler of tiny Monaco with Its lucrative Monte Csrlo casino, is often called one of the world's most eligible bachelors. . . His visit to the United States has been reported as a "wife hunting expedition," although he has denied it. 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Break-down of the damaged land Includes 22.000 acres of up lands, 38,000 acres of valley: tloor ana O, w acrei ui uuumn land. Erosion damiged crop lands were those oa which there was no cuvrr "lv n"'i on which fall grain had not reached sufficient heigtit to glva protection to the soil. FIRE DAMAGES TIG : THE DALLES UP - A fire In the pilot house of the new tug Cherokee caused 13,000 damage, officials dl the Columbia Marino shipyards reported Wtdneuby.