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: Special Cachet For Bk TIip Pnslnl Bulletin of Mav 22 includes announcement o a spe cial cacnei 10 commemorate uie maiden voyage of the SS United States, largest passenger liner ever built in this country, ac cording to Don Briggs, Pacific coiat passenger manager of the United States Lines, owners of the vessel. The cachet will be applied to envelopes or cards addressed for domestic or foreign delivery, postage to be prepaid at the regular rate, domestic or for eign. In either case the cards or envelopes, with a medium weight enclosure, should be for warded in a covering envelope to the Postmaster, New York, N.Y., to reach him by June 30. A note to the postmaster, re questing the letter or card be dispatched on the maiden voy age of the SS United States, should also be enclosed. Briggs further stated that col lectors or others who would like to use cards with a glossy picture of the SS United States imprinted thereon, can obtain them by mail or call at the United States Lines' office, 141 Battery street, San Francisco. AFL fo Meet in Pendleton in '53 Seaside VP) Next year's State Federation of Labor convention will be held at Pendleton. That was decided Friday at the clos ing session of this year's con vention here. More than 90 resolutions were debated during the week-long meeting. Friday the delegates voted approval of one calling for Congress to settle the daylight saving time controversy by re quiring the nation as a whole to adopt fast or standard time through the summer. Other approved resolutions proposed: Stricter meat inspec tion in Oregon; a study of auto mobile liability laws; extension of civil service and unemploy ment compensation for public employees; improved retirement pay for public workers. A resolution asking that the compulsory school attendance age be reduced from the pres ent 18 years to 16 was held back for further study. rWA Scene of Political Conventions Cattle pens stretch away behind the international ampitheater, scene of the political conventions in July, as far as the eye can see, or rather to the point where the slaughter houses (lower right) block the view. No. 1 is Convention hall (the ampitheater). No. 2, Stockyards Inn and No. 3 the Exchange building. The stock yards "L" branch snakes through the aerial view from left to lower right. (Telephoto.) Dulles to Adovcates Cuts in Defense Spending for GOP lowing dispatch reveals the recommendations he will make for a foreign policy plank. ' Editor's Note: John Foster Dulles has been appointed for eign affairs adviser to the GOP platform committee. The fol- I By RICHARD AMPER New York, lu.Rl John Foster; The former republican adviser! Dulles will seek to write into the to the state department believes republican platform a foreign1 Sen. Robert A. Taft and General policy plank calling for cuts in Dwight D. Eisenhower largely defense spending and foreign aid share his views and that the and major reliance on air power party will unite behind his pro- for defense, it was learned Fri- posals and avoid a foreign policy day. fight at the July 7 convention. h f.L si; Four Oregonians Die in Mishaps IBv The Associated Press) Four men met violent deaths in Oregon accidents reported Friday. Three were killed in traffic mishaps. The fourth was crush ed under a log. Howard William Smith, 25, Mulino, and Claude Marcus Hale, Molalla, were killed out right Friday night when cars they were operating collided head-on on a Clackamas county highway. Daniel Franklin Trent, 8Z, died at a La Grande hospital Friday a few hours after ho was struck by a train at a grade crossing. Thomas Cooper. 38, Toledo, was killed when a log rolled off a truck at an Oregon Pulp and Paper Company reloading station in Toledo Thursday. . Bonneville Group Set Local Meetings Spokane ft1) The Bonneville Advisory Council voted Friday to hold meetings at Seattle, Walla Walla, Spokane and Eu gene, Ore., late this fall to bring its activities down to a local lev el. Dates were not set. Donald McClung, Portland, an official of the Pacific Power and Light Co., said there was a ready market now for every ki lowatt power plants in the Pa cific Northwest can produce. The Council voted to form two new committees, a membership committee and a committee to study ways of improving federal legislation governing hydroelec tric projects in the Northwest. Engagement Told on Eve of Departure Lt. Walter Davey, who was re cently commissioned as a navi gator in the air force at Elling ton field, is home on a short leave, visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter T. Davey, 3105 Lynn avenue, Salem. At the end of his leave, Lt. Davey will go on an assignment in the far Pacific theatre. . The engagement of Brunette Patricia O'Connor to Lt. Davey, was announced at an informal party Friday night at the nurses' home at Oregon State hospital. The average temperature of the surface of the earth is about 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Dulles, architect of the Japa- tipsa rtpapp trpntv and fnrpitfnl policy adviser to Gov. Thomas E. Dewey in his 1948 presidential) campaign, will try to write in the 500-word limit set for a foreign! policy plank the following views:! . -I 1. Present military spending is excessive, and the nation should concentrate on the type of mil itary power within the capacity of a balanced budget. 2. The U. S. should rely chief ly on striking power, mainly by air but also by sea, as a deter rent to Communist aggression. 3. Avoid the illusion that we can make Europe impregnable without regard to Asia. . 4. Foreign and domestic policy are inseparable. Dulles believes it is impossible to have a success ful foreign policy dedicated to freedom if at home freedom is curbed. ' - - 5. Foreign aid should be re duced and more emphasis put on quantity of U. S. contributions. Dulles doubts that he can put into the 500 words of a 'platform plank all of his views but is cer tain the spirit and philosophy of his principles will get into the document. Measure Would Shift Lincoln County Seat Newport, Ore. UP) Petitions are being circulated here to move the Lincoln county seat from Toledo to Newport. Some 1,500 voters must sign the petition if the proposed measure is to appear on the November ballot. Similar pro posals have been rejected four times previously. Otto Cahill of Nelscott is sponsor of the present move. Senate Earmarks $72,123,400 for BPA Washington VP) A Senate ap propriations subcommittee has approved $72,123,400 earmark ed for construction and opera tion of Bonneville Power Ad ministration facilities, Sen. Cor don (R.-Ore.), said Friday. The money was contained in the Interior Department's appro priation bill for the fiscal year beginning July 1. It has already passed the House. Thirty-two states have state sales taxes. Irrigation Tour Coming Tuesday When to irrigate, how much water to use, design of system, size of sprinkle heads will all be discussed at the Marion coun ty irrigation tour next Tuesday, June 24. The tour commences at 1:30 p.m. PST, on the George Settlemier farm three miles east of St. Paul on the Donald high way. Water is taken from Cham poeg creek at the rate of 320 gallons per minute to irrigate landino clover pastures. The second stop will be on the Richard and Walt Racette farm on mile northwest of Far go. Crops irrigated on the Ra cette brothers farm include hops, pasture, corn and grain. A well with capacity of 480 gal lons per minute provides the water for irrigating their crops. Cooperating on the 'tour will be Frank Mackaness, agricul tural consultant, Portland Gen eral Electric company, Port land; Richard Gearinger, agri cultural engineer, Portland Gen eral Electric company, Salem; Marvin Shearer, irrigation spe cialist, Oregon State college; and Hollis Ottaway, Marion county extension agent. Lebanon Mulls New Park Site Lebanon The Lions club Wednesday approved the pro posal to convert property at Second and Ash Sts., soon to be vacated by the hospital, into a mid-town city park. Presenta tion of the approved project will be made to the city council at its next meeting. The city has purchased the property from the hospital board, and tentatively had plan ned to convert the area now occupied by the two-story frame annex into a parking lot. Gar den club members were first to request consideration of the area lor a reading retreat and park grounds. The idea has met with wide spread approval among city clubs and organizations, as well as among individuals. Included in the purchase of the ground is the present brick structure making up the main unit of the old hospital. The building will house the library, now quartered in the city hall building. Approval of the park site by the Lions was made at their weekly luncheon which also saw the showing of a woods film by Wilson Johnson from Weyerhauser Timber company. Batterman Bid Low On Turner Reservoir Low bid for construction of a control building and outlet structure at the Turner reser voir was submitted by the E. E. Batterman Construction com pany, City Manager J. L. Fran zen announced Friday. The bid was $18,900. The contract to the company will probably be recommended by the manager to the city council Monday night and ap proved. Other bids were: H. G. Carl Construction company, $21,368; Browning & Randolph, $21,880; Barham Bros., $26,663. The 100,000, 000-gallon reser voir is being constructed for the city of Salem water supply. C. I. Parks Estate Albany Property whose estimated value is $62,000 com prises the estate of C. I. Parks, who died June 5, 1952, accord ing to the estimate contained in the probate petition filed by Dolly Parks, the widow, who is named administratrix. Of the total, $50,000 is listed as per sonal and $12,000 real property. DO YOU LIKE Houses Will Be Sold to Expand Mall Notices posted on the prem ises by the state board of con trol indicate that three houses occupying the easterly half of the block bounded by Che meketa, Center, Winter and Summer streets will be sold at aution at a time to be announced. The property has been pur chased in connection with the expansion of the Capitol Mall. One of the houses was built by the late John L. McNary and was bought by the state Pastor Held on Murder Charge Portland (IP) The pastor of a small downtown mission was hnnkpri nt flip nitv Inil nn a Tniir- der charge Friday night follow- from the Stiff estate. Anoth er, facing Summer street, was the former residence of Justice James T. Brand. The third house, facing Chemek eta street, has been used for the past two years as offices for state employes. Other houses that original ly stood on the half block of land have been destroyed. Capital, Juunral, Salem, Oregon, Saturday, June 21, 1951 3 ing a fatnl shooting in a rooming house. The Rev. James Lafayette Yo-I kum, 72, told police he shot Frank Wilson, a rooming house handyman, after Wilson charged at him armed with an axe and a hammer. Wilson, shot twice once in the small of the back and once on his left side was dead on ar rival at a hospital. Police said Yokum told them the shooting occurred this wav: He had driven to the rooming nouse to visit a panshoner. Wil son came out of the house, "slapped at" him and then left. Yokum took a .25 caliber pistol from the glove compartment of his car and entered the house. Wilson, brandishing the axe and hammer, approached him as he reached the second floor. Yokum then took the gun from his pock et and fired. Yokum said he carried the gun for protection during his visits in the area. Police said he was not licensed fo carry the gun. Last Year France opened its first continuous hot strip-rolling fill at Denain. Use Organic Fertilizer Free of Weed Seeds Odorless Sack or Bulk Orderi Filled PHONE 38127 She'll Greet You If you're traveling to Salians, Calif., for the rodeo and horse show this week-end, June 19-22, you'll be greeted by 18-year-old Marcia Lacey (above) who was elected official host- ;Rt:sH HO'. DOUGHNUTS CHOCOLATE OLACED SI CARED SPECIAL I T I B PRICES HOME-BUILDERS Did you know that fire insurance on your dwelling under construction can be written at a reduced rate for the first 3-year policy term? Further, the GENERAL OF AMERICA has returned thousands of dollars In dividends to Salem owners of preferred property. Phone Huggins for details. "GEO." HUGGINS ' - lin Aj "sid" Sunwley HL3iM tow IN CA10WES HIGH IN INEKY 17 iiirecfoiryl Pay Less Drug Store SERVE YOURSELF and PAY-LESS OPEN SUNDAY 11 A.M. 'til 8 P.M. PAY LESS HAS EVERYTHING Hocker Hardware 990 South Commercial Woll Paper, Paints and Sporting Goods Ph. 37031 Ferrill's Nursery SHRUBS & BEDDING PLANTS s Mi. East of KEIZER PBone 2-1307 BERGS In the Capitol Shopping Center 8 a. m. to 10 p. m. Every Day Howser Bros. Equipment Sales & Rental Service 1185 So. 12th Phone 3-3646 Salem, Ore. WILES Drug Store 195 No. High St. OPEN SUNDAY 8 A. M. to 1 P. M. 4 P.M. to 10 P. M. PHONE 3-8792 For Your Convenience Our Store Is Open Sundays From 12 Noon to 1 P.M. FOR EMERGENCIES Call 38543 39579 CAPITAL DRUG STORE State and Liberty "Your Prescription Store" LADD'S MARKET 1705 S. 12th OPEN 24 Hours Daily, Incl. Sun. RED CROSS Pharmacy State and High Sts. OPEN SUNDAY 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 4 p.m. -10 p.m. Drags ud Prescriptions Senator Hotel " Coffee Shop We Specialise In SUPERB SUNDAY DINNERS Open Sundays 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Daily 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Stlem'l PdpuIii Coffer flliof, Corner Court & Hi eh Phone 3 4151 SAFEWAY OPEN SUNDAYS 1265 2120 935 Center Fairgrounds Rd. S. Com'l 8-10 9-9 9-9 SAME LOW PRICES ALWAYS THE MEADOWS SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNERS Steaks Turkey Ham Roast Prime Beef Au Jus Country-style Fried Chicken Open 1 jn. 9:30 pan. 140 STATE ST. Ph. 1-7517 Hayesville Grocery 5150.Portland Rd. OPEN SUNDAY 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. THE Bluebird Cafe EVERY SUNDAY From 12:00 Till 8:30 FULL COURSE DINNERS Outstanding Fried Chicken "Salem's Most Beautiful Downtown Restaurant" Open 8 a.m. Till 8:30 p.m. 524 State Ph. 3-5978 GOLDEN PHEASANT OPEN 12 Noon "Til 8:30 SUNDAY SUNDAY DINNERS OUR SPECIALTY 248 North Llherty Phone 3 8733 STATE ST. 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