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Southern Oregon Miner Published Every Thurs. at 167 East Main St : ASHLAND, OREGON * Entered as second-class matter February 15, 1935, at the postoffice at Ashland, Oregon, under the act of March 3, 1579 * TELEPHONE 8561 Thursday, July 9, 1942 SOUTHERN OREGON MINER Page 2 W V FRED MILTENBKRGER O G CRAWFORD Publishers 1 * V M SUBSCRIPTION jl MB KAl'KS ; HB (In Advance) ¿a ONE YEAR $150 rrft* -gaSb SIX MONTHS .... 80c BS rlB]i (Mailed Anywhere in the Sfej United States) “THE TRUTH WILLZ^^ SET YOU FREE" the Dutch East Indies. In fact, wherever they have conquered it has been totalitarian without dropping a single letter and tales of their exploits make one’s blood run cold. Recently there has been launched a radio series en titled “A Lesson in Japanese.’’ Object of the series is to acquaint Americans with the Japanese philosophy of life. A current program was on “bushido.” Bushido is the Japanese way of life. It explains why prisoners of war must be exterminated; it is the excuse for such conduct as that at Hong Kong; it is the reason why Japan must conquer the world—it is the Japanese rea BY IANH CUPLIR son for existence. So, when a captive American soldier is considered too expensive to keep he becomes a vic SIGNS OF THE TIMES: A for tim of bushido. As an illustration this is accomplished mer nail polish factory la now mak ing bomber Otting* . . . Actresi in the following manner: Five American soldiers are Helen Hayes revealed another tal “Yuh aint cryin’, girl?” when she reported for war work captives of the Japs. They are in the way so must be ent a volunteer switchboard opera Black Dawn was a “killer” of a removed. Their hands are tied behind them; each one as tor . . , Adeline Gray offered to horse, but he couldn't kill Dave a Jump to test a parachute is started out on foot closely followed by a Jap infan make Bruce, ulthough he wus expected made of nylon. • • • tu do just that. tryman with bayonet lightly jabbing at the victim’s CAMPAIGN: So well were “Miss Lois” was madder thun back. The prisoner is told to walk, walk faster, ever the 8H-II! plans to raid Japan guarded a hornet at Dave for “breaking” that Mrs. James H Doolittle knew faster, until desperate to get away from that prodding Iter horse, but she chunged her nothing of her husband's flight to mind when he wus about to be with the bayonet, he breaks into a run. He is allowed Tokyo until she accompanied him lynched for a crime he did not Washington, where he received to get a few yards ahead of his captor, possibly feeling to commit. the Congressional Medal* . . . And there may be a chance of escape. But no, it is part of the other day she urged delegates 33 national women's organiza the clever Japanese high command's diabolical plan. from Bf SUM TO MAD tions to campaign against loose The prisoner reaches the point where he might think talk, idle rumors and what she **a whale of a lot of chat he has a chance of escape and there is the sharp crack called ter.” I • • • of a rifle and a grinning, bloodthirsty barbarian of SUNNY SIDE UP: That Job you the Far East returns to camp to receive the plaudits have to drag yourself to on a Mon day morning could be a whole lot of his comrades. worse . . . Emil D.ivies. chair This story is taken from a dramatization, but there man of the London county council, a group of American lawyers is no dotibt but that it is founded on fact. Neither is told Th«* inland of Madagascar off that the average London stenogra coast of Africa la nearly aa there doubt in the mind of any sensible American that pher considers herself lucky if. the after an air raid, she can still «et large ns the atate of Texan should these fiends in the form of humans succeed in running waterl The United Staten army inedlcal landing on continental American soil they would outdo library in the largest wot king • Sweet young thing: "You rn<*«lical library In the world. anything they have thus far perpetrated in China, the they make pa[>ei from tl Tom: "Do vou know anythin« Philippines, Dutch East Indies, Malay Peninsula or tree#? That's u funny-looking about flirting?" tree over there." other regions to which their conquests have led them. Lumberman: "Yea. it'll hi- a Dick "I thought I did, but the girl I tried my nyatem on marti«*d To those boys whose terrible fate it has been to fall comic supplement some day " me." into the hands of the Jap barbarians we owe a debt which can only be paid when the last vestige of Japa nese imperialism is wiped off the face of the earth. There can be no peace or security in the world so long of world domination. It will be a big job and probably as there are individuals or groups harboring thoughts L True or false: Cairo, Egypt, Is on the Sues canal? □ a long one. but it is our main object in life right now. 3. The non-commissioned officer who command* a squad Is: It will be done. (1) corporal, (2) private, first class, (3) sergeant, (4) staff ser ""W IT WAS A SAFE AND SANE FOURTH ISAPPOINTMENT may have been in evidenct in some quarters, but the Miner personnel has not learned of any cases of serious illness resulting from the fact that Ashland had no formal celebration this year. Some say there would have been more money spent in town, although this would have been offset in a large measure by the usual subscriptions which are put up to guarantee successful promotion of a celebration. Aside from the money subscribed, business houses, clubs and individuals are called upon for floats—no small item of expense, to say nothing of the work and worry attached—and when all is summed up perhaps we are better off without the celebration, at least un til this battered old world is right side up again. When that moment arrives it will not be necessary to wait for the Fourth of July to celebrate, not if memory serves us right about Armistice day 1918. But we were considering Ashland’s Fourth of July celebration, an event which for years has focused the attention of a large area upon this upper portion of the Bear creek valley. The crowd was not so large as in former years, yet one might well have thought there was a celebration program in progress from the number of people roam ing the streets and the numerous picnic dinners spread in Lithia park. The nearest approach to a formal pro gram was the concert presented by Ashland's Munici pal band, assisted by Mrs. Stephen Epler, who gra ciously consented to repeat the group of songs she sang on the regular Thursday evening band program.1 This proved one of the best concerts of the present ★ ★ ★ season and the band members displayed their patriot THE JOB IS BEING DONE ic zeal in the fervor with which they attacked the HAT is the title of a colorfully illustrated report marches and other numbers. by the automotive industry on its part in the na Some weeks before the Fourth the Miner advocated tional war effort. And reading some of this report some type of program, one in which the band might strengthens one’s belief in the ability of the United play a leading part. Perhaps no one took heed of what Nations to reestablish democracy in the world. we had to say at that time but we were pleased not difficult to recall how slow this nation with the outeme—just as much so as if the mayor had was It in is getting into production of war necessities. How, come to us in person and asked our opinion. for instance, the election of 1940 had to be disposed of These columns have frequently discussed the su before the plight of Europe could receive the attention perior advantages Ashland has to offer to gatherings it deserved. Then came the lend-lease law, with a grad of one kind and another and the recent Fourth of July ual speeding up of war contracts until just prior to the is one more proof of our claim that this town is with Pearl Harbor incident the automotive industry’s share out a peer in this region. All the town needs is to show in the national defense program was an accumulation greater appreciation of what we have and the crowds of war orders totaling about four billion dollars. of visitors will increase. On December 8, telephone circuits between Wash * ★ ★ ington and Detriot, South Bend, Lansing, Flint, Ponti THIS IS NOT GOOD NEWS ac, Dayton, Cleveland, Kenosha and other automotive T IS with no small amount of regret that we publish centers were jammed. Long distance calls reached all- the news of Gordon Tripp’s contemplated departure time peaks as military officials released a flood of new from Ashland. If we could have our way about it we assignments. In the next five weeks, the War depart would wish him a permanent berth in the school sys ment alone contracted for three and one-half billion tem as well as director of the Municipal band, for in dollars of supplies, a total equal to all defense con both positions he has shown excellent qualities ot tracts given the industry in the first two years after leadership. the Nazi invasion of Poland. In succeeding weeks this When Mr. Tripp assumed the instrumental work In total grew to fourteen billion dollars—and it is still the Ashland system there was little advanced material growing. for him to work on, yet in the short space of two tanks, manufactured mostly in automo years he has developed both orchestra and band bile American plants, are showing their worth in spots where groups that compare favorably with those of larger fighting is the hottest. News reports tell of a contin high schools which have had years of skilled di gent of these heretofore untried tanks engaging in rection. battle with the Nazis in Egypt in which the newcomers This summer the Municipal band has shown marked inflicted heavy damage the ehemy and returned to i improvement under the young leader’s tutelage, draw base with little harm to on machines no casualties to ing favorable comment from all sources for the bright, personnel. Such reports as these and are and snappy concerts in which members of the band and strengthen the belief that when all of heartening these machines some of the town’s best vocal talent have been feat that are rolling off the assembly lines in unprece ured soloists. dented numbers are manned and placed in position to That Mr. Tripp will be abandoning his chosen pro combat the enemy it will be a far different story to fession, temporarily at least, may be listed as one of that which has come from the battlefront to date. the misfortunes of war, in which Ashland may be con ★ ★ ★ sidered the loser. Both Mr. and Mrs. Tripp will be If so-called “ spare tires ” could be used there would missed in the musical circles of the town. be no rubber shortage and there would be a lot more ★ ★ ★ healthy people in this old world of ours. AN OBLIGATION TO MEET! D T BLACK DAWN IN THIS PAPER B udget geant? □ 3. Ben Jonson and Samuel Johnson are both noted for being: (1) acton, (2) poets, (3) government officials, (4) scientists? Q 4. “A book of Terse, a Jug of wine, and thou . . was in a poem written by: (1) Shakespeare, (2) Swinburne, (3) Khayyam, (4) Poo? □ •- One of these ancient gentlemen wax not a Greek: (1) Socrates, (3) Aristotle, (3) Aristophanes, (4) Lucretius? □ Nile rivar peral 4—Oaar Khayyai **—Lae ratina I N THIS BRUTAL WAR, the outcome of which in the minds of all Americans is not doubted, there is something more to pay for than past mistakes, guns, ammunition and all the myriad things that enter into the formation of a complete war machine. There is something more that we owe the Japs for besides their treachery at Pearl Harbor. It is coming to the fore gradually as stories of the war are unfolded. It is ter rible to contemplate, almost impossible to believe and shocking beyond the capacity of civilized people to comprehend. Stories of Japanese brutality have trickled through from time to time—how they indulged in orgies of rape, robbery and murder after the British surrender of Hong Kong ,their depredations at Manila and in I it •it ★ ★ it Character cannot be entered on the inventory, but character and individuality are the biggest business assets a business can have. ★ IS IT BLUE MONDAY AT YOUR HOUSE? Are you troubled with "wash day blues?” If you are, all we can say Is that it is not our fault. We have pointed out the advantages of our laundry service and beyond that can do no more........ We can do no more than point out to you that there is no necessity for you to suffer from the heat on wash day—you can always contact us by phone—7771—and our laundry car will pick up your washing. If you have not been enjoying this courte ous service, may we suggest that you dial 7771 today and see how easily we can solve your problem. What we’d like to know is this: If a fool and his money are soon parted, how did they ever get together in the first place? ★ ★ * Everything comes to him who hustles while he i waits. ★ ★ ★ Time is a trust for which we must give account. Never argue at the dinner table, The Holy Spirit, Episcopal for the one who in not hungry[church of Orleans, Mass./is sup- always gets the best of the “ .......................... potted by offerings placed in a argyment. ginger Jar at the door. ASHLAND LAUNDRY COMPANY Wirt M. Wright, Prop. Phone 7771 : 31 Water St. “For the ideal washday—Just call, that’s all”