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tiiyWn-C.Jl,V-Pv '"jf- Wednesday, April 1, 1953 Fife 1J THE CAPITAL JOURNAL, Balem, Oregon McKay to Cut Portland OT Secretary of the Interior Douglas McKay wat quoted by the Oregonlan Wednesday at saying he would recommend that area offices of Uie Bureau of Indian Affairs be closed down. The 11 offices throughout the V.S. are "bottlenecks" which result In "unnecessary expense and duplication," the paper quoted htm as saying in telephone interview. McKay said he would make bis recommendation to the new Indian commissioner as soon as he Is appointed, the Oregonlan reported. The post has been vacant since March Nothing New About air Old April Fool Prank Washington UJD There's nothing new about an old Ap ril Pool! - . As long ago as the 1600's Thomas Fuller wrote: .? 20 when Col. Dillon S. Myer resigned. "The first day of April, you may send a fool whither you wllL" In 1700, "Poor Robin's Alma nac" contained these lines: "The first of April some do 'say, "Is set apart for all-fools' day! "But why the people call it so "Nor I nor they themselves do know." The latter just about sums It up. Old books and papers on file at the Library of Congress are a little vague as to the or igin of April Fools' Day, which is tomorrow. The idea of making a fool cut of your friends on the first of April has been going on for thousands of years in different parts of the world. The Hindus played Jokes on one another on March 81, ne last of the Holy festival. The conception of April 1 was com mon in England in the 17th century. The British and Germans ap parently borrowed the idea from the French, although no body seems to know for sure. The French called an April Fool "un polsson D'Avrll," which, translated means "An April Fish," the idea being that an April fish would be at min now age. and therefore easy to catch. Red Gave Solon Gift. . Cal. Newspaper Says San Fernando, uaui. vu.w a man identified as a Communist in testimony before the House Un-American Activities com mittee gave Rep. Norrls Foul son (R.-Calif.) s portable re frigerator as a Christmas gift, according to the San Fernan do Valley Times. The newspaper reported yes terday that Joseph W. Aldlln, , identified as a Communist by J two witnesses in testimony be. . fore the congressional group., presented a f'Servel Wonder!' Bar" to Poulson last Dec. 24. - For centuries, In the past, no one in Great Britain could own '' swans without royal permls--' sion. smart women choose Kerrybrooke flattery , Give your new lights and darks the sophisticated compliment of black polished calf or sparkling patent Kerrybrookes. Designed for day or evening , wear . . . destined to get many admiring glances. mm v kxv - j ' os. I v boys' handiome Cold Bonds 6.98 -SsJS tV'l! V tasS- 5 - wiin Sear-0-Foam soies j Tops for boys in every way ., . h , Jf vfC't ML 'mg .. V "'v smart styling, new rich colors plus m -" "'jy M (1 .' ' B&BSBr-' X . '" V V" nose cushiony Segr-O-foam crepe . L Ja i rj fiVV'f 1 ay ' ' in Kerrybrooke . : ; M , ""D& j Biltwel ... Gold Bond Shoes tJL , , " Buy Shoes with Sears convenient re'( urC'iase ouPn 00'(S ( 1 dress-up Billwels lead Ihe children's parade jjl S l I High In fashion as mom's ond dad's, rugged fl P V X . NJ'V I kl J U-wlng oxfords to dainty patent strops, with oil I 1 qa ' X fe n -'. . Vs- : K the famous Bilrwell features ... correct fit, I j X 8.95 8.95 X w 1,5.77 f it it rmy eomfort ond s,ronS construction. s sS. w 2 J . J WWT) I Boys' and glrlsizes 8V4-3. S 1' Gold Bonds are men's "number 1" Easier style This Spring's Gold Bonds ore unique in fresh colors and new patterns. Long famous for extra comfort and value . . . you're sura find the perfect shoe for your Easter wardrobe. Plenty Free Parking SfAro Hniirc Mon Jld trie to pjn. jrore nOUrS- other days : to 5:30 p.m. 8.95 550 N. Capitol S77 to 395 Salem Phone 3-9191