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Paget Eugene Register-Guard, Thursday, Sept 21, 1944 -AN- INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER (Published Every BvtnlJU And Sundayi S3HTO AND PUBLISUCB Alton T. Baku MANAGING EDITOR WUUito H. TJmn ftWS 6K8V1CB Prau. UnJud Ptu wtMWK jiihh bujiu of circulation t Enurad at tna Post Otilca-at Euft-M, Oregon. M aacoofl lata matter. , Tha Register-Guard's policy It tha complete and Im partial publication In Its news pagaa ol all nawa and stats atnanta on nawa. On this paga tha adltora of Tha Regiilar Guard offer their opinions on avacta of tha day and mattera pf Importance to tha community, endeavoring to be candid put fair and helpful in tha developmant ol oonattuctive fwmmunlty policy. ... I WHAT KIND OF MAN IS DEWEY? When a man is a candidate for an office M high public trust, there is a certain quality tof character which we believe is more im portant than all of the surface manifesta tions, and .that . is ULTIMATE INTEG RITY. There are no super-men. No man is all-wise or all-good. No man can lead unless fie has strongly held beliefs of his own, but neither can he lead unless he has proper re spect for the views of others. But the qual ity which has distinguished every truly great leader in the world's history has been that ULTIMATE INTERITY which- gives him the courage to say in the moment of crisis: - "Here I take my stand because this is what I believe to be right. My political fortunes or those of my party are not important. Beyond this point, there is no compromise, no mat- ter what my fate." Millions of men and women all over the United States have been asking: "What kind of man-is Tom Dewey?" We think Tom Dewey has that quality of ULTIMATE INTEGRITY. He is young; he is eager, and if he is elected he probably will make mistakes. He does not pretend to "know all the answers," but he is by no means inexperienced in the ways of men. And his ultimate faith is: ' "The American people are still capable of real SELF GOVERNMENT." He is at war with theory which sets class against class, which insists that social se curity can be had only by. yielding govern ment under law to authority; with the as sumption that world peace can ; ever ', be made without taking the people into the bargain and winning their consent. ' V Dewey is not making any super-promises. Some of the "wise men" who gather round any presidential candidate think he is mak ing a big mistake. The "wise men" ar not always right. . We went down to Portland to try to find out "what Dewey is like."' When a presi dential candidate goes on tour, there is one very good way to find but what he is like talk with the people who travel with him, the newspaper reporters, the telegraph and telephone technicians, ' the railroaders.- At the end of three weeks locked up in a train, milling through the. crowds at major meet ings, there are very few illusions. . Among close to 100 people travelling with the Dewey party, we found only one bad report, and that from a reporter who had been pretty badly banged. up in the rail road wreck at Castle Rock. He said: "Aw hell! He's a cold potato. Sure, he's friendly enough with the boys on the train, but he don't take advice, and what the -hell, He ain't got a chance." . Most of the others were not too opti mistic about "the challenger's',' chances, and many criticized this or that phase' of cam paign technique, but as to the man' himself: . "He's a very swell person . . . he's as regu lar as they make 'em . . . don't let that reserve of his fool you;-he doesn't try to be a good time Charlie; the way Willkie did . . . he certainly stuck with us in that -wreck; he wouldn't go on to Portland till he'd made sure every last member of the party could move." Some of these men have been travelling "presidential specials" for 25 years;' many of them are personally "New Dealers"; many regardless of political views are proud to call themselves friends of Franklin D; Roose velt. The all-but-unanimous verdict on Tom Dewey is that as to character he has "what it takes."- ' ' ' -. One of the ablest of these writers put it this way:- , ' "Tom Dewey Is a great listener.' He'll , ask you to come back to his car and talk about an issue and a situation, and he wants the truth; he doesn't want salve. He listens to a lot of people, but he makes up his own mind. He isn't the back slapping type, but he's solid. You like him better every mile you travel with him." And another man said: "To understand Tom Dewey . you've got to understand the -ny his mind works. He's a digger for fncts. When he was district at- torney he never took a case to the grand jury till it was so complete an Indictment had to follow, and that's just the way he works on these big issues of the nation." This was an interesting observation: "We've had a dickens of a time getting Dewey to do all the bowing and waving that's expected. He. said: 'I don't want people to .' think I'm showing off; this trip is not for that purpose'. But when you get him at a wavsldo stop, just talking to people, lie's swell.''' The "atmosphere" of the Dewey train is entirely different from that of the Willkie train which went through here four years ago. The Willkie train felt like a picnic grounds. The Dewey train is a workshop. The two men arc entirely different. Mr. Willkie has a genial, hail-fellow per sonality, but when lie was pitchforked into the political whirlwind he was plainly be wildered, and as the campaign progressed lie ceased to "be himself." lie struggled des perately to hit the "popular chord." Dewey is no novice in politics and he is complete master of the situation. Willkie tried to talk to everybody and the results were usually hectic. Dewey selects relatively few for conference, pumps them dry. - "a On the train coming up from Portland there! was an opportunity to observe the Dewey working method. Shortly after pass ing Salem he came into the club car where most of the people assigned to the trip spend their leisure moments. Wayne L. Morse and several other Lane county people were rid ing in this car. Dewey came up, was presented, sat down. It was no 'mere "courtesy call." Dewey wanted information and criticism. He got both: For at least 30 minutes, Dewey drew out information about the problems of the west the things that bother the farmer, the working man, the employer, the attitude of the people toward the post-war. Then he drew out some typewritten sheets: "Here is the first draft of the talk I am going to make in San Francisco tomorrow - night. It isn't finished. I wish you'd read it . and tell me frankly if you think I am get ting at the real issue." Dewey disappeared toward the front of the train and the "work car." Some time later he was back, and he sat down again "All right. Tell me what you think, and don't hesitate to suggest improvements." , Morse and others suggested that his .talks to date have been-"too' general" and -need to be enlivened here and there with specific instances, illustrations and if possible rem edies.' Dewey took the suggestions thoughtfully: "Maybe you are right. In these" opening speeches I've been. aiming to fix the main principles. I'll give' it some -thought. As it stands this ' outline is too long, needs- to be done over. Anyhow I'm getting aot of new ideas. Out in this part of the country you've got a viewpoint that is needed.". ' ' There was this rather surprising impres sion of Tom Dewey. The man is almost "shy." At least there is nothing "cocky" about him. He is not the swaggering "district attorney" of the Sunday supplements. Neither is he the "showman" that might be expected of a man who earned part of his (education as a professional singer and who has always had deep interest in theatre. . Watching him in action brought to mind something one of the correspondents had said: "That fellow has no nerves. Did you notice , last, night in Portland when we all looked like we'd come out of a butcher shop, he got up . there and did his stuff as cool as a cucumber." Physically -Dewey is extremely fit. He is not a large man but muscular. His hands are hard. His eyes are the most remarkable of his features exceedingly steady . and clear. In conversation he affects no manner isms. The final impression is one of unusual self-control and power. ' . Tom Dewey is not a super-man, does not claim to be. He is "a bit on the serious side," but he is not wanting in a quick humor. He does not claim :to know all the answers but he is very frankly trying to find some of them. Back of Jhat lies some deep convic tion. ' Definitely Dewey is "presidential timber." And if he regards the presidency of the United States far the rest of the war and for the post-wart years as a tremendous re sponsibility, that is a good thing. Real, cour age often rests on humility. ' "What kind of, person is Tom Dewey?" , In so short a ,time, it is not possible to gather much more than 'an impression, but this is our impression of the'man, for what it may be worth. Jt any rate we" believe the Republican party has a candidate of which it can be proud. And this nation is still pro ducing many Americans worthy to be president.- Tom Dewey is one of them. ' " Oregon Soldiers Wounded In Action WASHINGTON, Sept.- 21. W U. S. soldiereLWounded in action in the southwest Pacific: Ainsworth, PFC Glenn Mrs. Roy M. Kauffman, sister, Hub bard. Asia, PFC Mitchell Mrs. Grace V. Asia, mother. La Grande. -Baker, PFC Hugh D. Wilfred L. Baker, father, Salem. Bernhardt, Staff Sgt. Harry D. Harry A. Bernhardt, father, Gardiner. Blackwell, Tech. Sgt. George P. Mrs. Betty Hendrix, sister, Astoria. ' Clements. Staff Sgt. Darrell C. i Clyde W. Clements, father, Til- ! lamook. I Gardner, Tech. 5th Gr. Everett Mrs. N. L. Bush, friend, Mon mouth. ' ' ' ' ' ! Hoffmeister,. Staff Sgt. Albert! H. Mrs. Albert H. . Hoffmeister, mother, Gresham. ' . Jackson, Staff Sgt. James E. Mrs. Clarence H. Bassett, mother, The Dalles. Jaynes, PFC Melvin It. Charley Bowman, friend, Mon mouth. Klink, Capt. Reuben E. Mrs. ' Ruth A. Klink, wife, 330 First Avenue west, Eugene. ' . Koepke, Sgt. Robert L. John , Koepke, uncle, Lebanon. Larkins, Tech. Sgt. Melvin B. Ben O. Larkins, father, -Salem. McRoberts, Staff Sgt. John-H. Mrs. Alice M. . Frock, , sister, Heppner. Neely, Staff Sgt. Rant N. Rant Y. Neely, father, Willa- mina. Senncr, Tech. Sgt. Louis Con rad Scnner, father, Boring. ! Underwood, PFC Lawrence E. Mrs. Ilione Schenk, mother, Cor- vallis. ! Williams, PFC Norman W. Mrs. Mary R, Williams, mother, McMinnville. Mediterranean Area Arbuckle, PFC Benjamin J. Mrs. Iva Arbuckle, mother, Philomath. O'Hagan, Tech. 5th Gr. John R. Mrs. Aileen G. O'Hagan, wife, Vanport City. European Area Carlson, 2nd Lt. Stanley K. Mrs. Yvonne E. Carlson, wife, 1508 Thirteenth Avenue, Eugene. Cunningham, Pvt. Clifford R. Mrs. Mayme C. Cunningham, mother, Portland. Fox, Pvt. James N. Mrs. Flor- : ence G. Fox, mother, Prlneville. i Han, Pvt. Truman P. Mrs. 1 Marie E. Hall, mother, Chlloquin. ; John, Pvt. Ralph R. Mrs. Bes sie Agnes John, mother, Estacada. j WHAT OTHER EDITORS THINK Navy Casualties ! Of Oregon Listed WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (IF) Navy casualties: : 1 Carter, Earl J., . private, first class, U. S. marine corps reserve. Dead. Wife, Mrs. Earl J. Carter, I Portland. Churchill, Chester C:.' gunnery sergeant, U. S. marine corps. Wounded. Wife, Mrs. Chester C. Churchill, Portland. ! Rosier, Steve Gamehal Jr.. sie- tialman, second class, V. S. naval reserve. Wounded.. Father, Steve Gamellal Rosier Sr., Reedsport. Titze, Herbert Carl, hospital apprentice, first class, U. S. naval reserve. Dead. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Titze, Portland. ; Cordon Urges Survey Of Columbia Slough WASHINGTON. SeDt. 21.OP1 Among new measures presented to - senate- yesterday was one by oen. oraon tri.. uie.) an amend ment to the rivers and harbors bill authorizing a survey of the Col umbia slough, Astoria, Ore., with a view to construction of a moor ing basin for fishing boats within the harbor. DEPENDS ON HITLER (Medford Mail Tribune) John Gunthor, well known student of foreign affairs and war correspondent, sees serious trouble ahead if the Germans are not beaten this year. Should the Germans be able to somehow stave off defeat, and extend the struggle into the spring of 19-15, he fears Hitler's threat to do the Samson act and pull the temple of Europe down as he falls, may be carried out. ', ','.... So he makes a strong plea for no let-up In the all-out offensive either at the front or behind it, so that no later than the coining New Year's Eve. the epitaph of the Axis in Europe may be formally engraved on the stones of time. Well, General Elsenhower, last New Year's Dav, solemnly promised that victor over Germany would be consummated this year, and at the rate the allied armies are going it would appear to be as certain as anything in war can be. In fact from this distance It is difficult to figure out how the Nazis, surrounded on three sides, and their defenses crumbling on the fourth, can hold out much longer. , On the other hand, if Hitler should' not be rubbed out (our belief is he will be) and should retain control of the German armies, or what is left of them, we believe he will never capitulate. That is what he said Din nlhor Hnv ind ir- ye have an Idea he spoke the truth. i For with such control why should he? As long as he can save his own life by sacrl- I flcing the lives of others, what will stop him? And this war has demonstrated that underground and guerilla warfare can be carried on prettv etfec- lively, when formal surface warfare can't be. So it all depends, as we see it. on Der Rcichs fuchier. He is the keystone of the German arch. I If he should be liquidated the war might end to- ' morrow. If he should not be and the ReichsweJir shold continue to stand by him, through thick and thin, then In all likelihood the Nazis would resist, until there is literally no fight left in them. i And to reach this point in a little over four' months. well it COULD be done no doubt; but we fear the allies would have to work overtime to clean up such a mess by January One! Even so we fail to see the vital importance of the precise dale,. and in-the article In question no convincing evidence to support the calendar fea ture is presented. The eventual defeat of Germany Is certain and nas been for a long time. Whether the end comes late tins year or early next, we fail to see how the m,!! 1 ' " .comparatively few months, can materially alter tht post-war situation, , hMch(i, Pilicusnf js, lick of r p ani n. rgy may be Muted by fonitip.it tot) and b o unneefwarv. Tht rttulu KRU-UON fiu so eftn fn cuH il't beeomt known a a "Common Sense" prvpiration. Cauliott: Tale onlj a (greeted. 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