SOUTHERN OREGON MINER
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Southern Oregon Miner
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ASHLAND, OREGON
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“THE TRUTH WILL
and women worthy of the protection and privileges
our form of government guarantees to us. If we are
jiot ready to make that sacrifice then beware. We may
find ourselves in the plight of France, for it was juBt
such a lack of concern about things in general that
broke down the resistance of that once proud land.
It is time Ashland awoke to the realization that
this is no time for instituting ‘‘blue laws” and that by
universal cooperation, and universal cooperation alone,
will we be doing our part in this desperate struggle to
preserve our democracy—that form of government giv­
ing us the right to live and think and worship God as
free men and women.
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SHOULD BE REVIVED AFTER THE WAR
NEMPLOYMENT has all but disappeared and need
for various relief agencies such as the government
organized and carried on for several years no longer ex­
ists. Thus the alphabetical bureaus of the depression
days have given way to a new dictionary of alphabet­
ical bureaus created by the pressure of a worldwide
conflict.
DOES ASHLAND WANT TO BECOME
■ This paper does not lament over the disappearance
A “BLUE LAW” TOWN?
of the WPA, the PWA and other relief agencies. They
OR more than a year Ashland, along with other 9erve^ their purpose as political footballs, at the same
time providing necessities for many who might other-
towns of the Rogue river section, has looked forward I wise
have fared badly, but it is hoped that the country
to the coming of the soldiers to the cantonment. To | will not again be faced with such dire circumstances,
those who have business interests at stake, it gave pro­ or that if it is there will be a better solution to the
mise of rejuvenated commercial life, for with the ad­ problem.
vent of some 30.000 to 35,000 men in camp and the
Out of the maze of bureaus and regulations, emer­
gencies
and what not that have characterized the
possible addition of some 5,000 to 10,000 more people,
including officers’ families, workers and the usual run Roosevelt regime there stands out one organization
of camp followers, there seemed to be nothing in the that was a distinct achievement for the president, and
way of Ashland getting a share of this new prosperity. one which, in our humble opinion, should be restored
after peace comes. The Civilian Conservation Corps
The workers came and Ashland got as many as pointed the way to a better life to thousands of young
housing could be provided for. Our business houses men in all parts of the nation and today their number
have had a taste of flourishing business for a few is legion among those doing invaluable service to their
months. Ask any of them and they will tell you that country in its time of need.
they like it. The far-seeing business man also will tell
During the operation of the Corps schools were con­
you that he believes the benefits realized through the ducted which trained underprivileged youths in various
construction period were but a tast^ of that to be en­ trades, making it possible for them to secure positions
joyed following the arrival of the full complement of not only in civilian life but to take up war work when
officers and men at Camp White. One doesn’t have to it became evident that this country was headed for
be a brain truster to figure that approximately 30,000 war. Schooling in mechanical arts, in forestry and
men at $50 a month and 3,000 to 5,000 officers at a baking attracted many boys who later stepped into
conservative average of $200 a month will pour more good paying jobs and in most instances they are mak­
money into this valley than has ever been experienced ing good. Aside from the training received, health and
and that no single community will be able to absorb spiritual development were given due consideration,
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all of that spending money, or even half of it.
so that by the time the boys had completed their
Ti.ere is no reason why Ashland should not parti­ “hitch” they were prepared to accept their responsi­
cipate in the benefits accruing from the location of an bility as citizens and were eager to get out on their
army camp near by. In fact, there are many reasons own.
why that should be the case. No other town in this
Whether or not the CCC is revived, there will be
section has as much to offer in the way of recreation. thousands of miles of trails and telephone lines, count­
So far, no other town has shown a more generous dis­ less drainage and grazing projects to remind a grateful
position toward the army people. And it is doubtful country of the splendid achievements of this youth­
if other communities have established more cordial ful army. And too, the services performed by the »
relations with the army personnel than has Ashland.
“brush marines” in clearing the forests of trash and
But there is danger that Ashland may lose a lot of dead timber and in assisting the forest department
this business. This will not occur through the wishes in fighting fires will never be forgotten. It is service of
of a very large majority of the people but due to the this nature that leads us to remark that either the CCC
misdirected activities of a decidedly small minority. In j or a similar organization should be created as a per­
fact, were it not for the broadmindedness of the officer manent peace-time project.
personnel at Camp White, Ashland might now be on
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the blacklist. The officers had an opportunity to learn
what this minority group thinks of soldiers in general, ABOUT THAT TRAIN’ SERVICE
for the commanding officer was told that Ashland did
HIS paper has no information relative to the re­
not want the soldiers commingling with our young
establishment of passenger train service between
people. ‘Tis said, and we hope on excellent authority, Dunsmuir and Grants Pass. Like all others in the dis­
that the visitors after being asked if that was all they trict, we would like to see the service renewed and feel
had to say, were shown the way to the outside.
there is justification for it by virtue of increased traf­
Further evidence of the intolerant spirit of this fic created with the establishment of the army can­
group was displayed in an effort to prevent issuance tonment near Medford.
of a franchise to the Rogue River Transportation com­
From time to time there is an outbreak of rumors
pany, hoping thereby to make it more difficult for sol­ concerning the train service but so far there has been
diers to reach Ashland.
no statement from railroad officials one way or the
Such an attitude is an indirect reproach to every other. The reason for this may be seen in a communi­
Ashland father and mother with sons in the army. It cation from John W. Kelly, who, as national capitol
is an open affront to every boy in uniform and should representative of a large group of small newspapers
call for a public apology from these would-be guardians in western states, makes it his business to find out as
of the public’s morals.
much of the truth in all matters affecting this district
Furthermore, this same group has engaged in ef­ as possible and who is usually well informed.
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forts to sabotage the USO. From their narrow view­
In his July 16 release, Kelly writes of the southern
point, Sunday parties are looked upon as direct instru­ Oregon train service as follows:
ments of the devil, and as such should be discontinued,
“Protests continue against the refusal of the South­
although given under close supervision of proper offi­ ern Pacific to restore train service between Grants
cials, army chaplains and hosts and hostesses (all of Pass and San Francisco. The railroad now transfers
them people of high social rating and of unquestioned passengers at Dunsmuir, places them in a motor coach
integrity). Because the Junior Jlostess League held a and ships them north. There is under construction a
little dancing party for the soldiers one Sunday eve­ vast army cantonment at Medford and the refusal of
ning, the puritan squad hied themselves (after dark, the railroad to operate passenger train service into
mind you) to the commanding officer and demanded Medford and Grants Pass is regarded as a serious
that Ashland be declared out of the defense zone so handicap. The subject has been taken up with the di­
that no such party could be held here in the future.
vision of railroad transportation, office of emergency
It is one thing to point the way to a higher spirit­ management, and this is the reply of the head of that
ual life and quite another thing to force one’s will upon division to a member of the Oregon delegation: ‘Don’t
the community. When one attempts the latter, he be­ you feel that the Southern Pacific is now rendering
comes a dictator and what else are we fighting for to­ all of the service that should be required of the railroad
day if not to rid the world of dictators ?
between Medford and San Francisco’?”
For the sake of harmony in this community we
That may not be final and the railroad may have
would wish that these misguided ones could see the some plan for handling the increased traffic other
light of day and realize that this crisis calls for sacri­ than by bus service between Grants Pass and Duns­
fices never before asked of our people. If we are called muir, but the company has not indicated what that
upon to forsake some of our narrow personal beliefs service will be. From the tone of Kelly’s report we may
we should stand ready to meet the situation as men expect such service as the OEM recommends.
Thursday, July 23, 1942
"What are diplomatic relatlona, boy."
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1—A soldier's "ration
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Is enough food for <1> one meal, (2)
one day, (3) one week, <d> fortnight? ( J
3—New York eity and Chicago are the only two cities that
have dally newspapers with over a million circulation—True
or False? □
3— II was (1) F. P. A., (3) Dorothy Parker, (3) Oliver Gold
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smith, (4) Ogden Nash that wrote: "Men seldom make passes
at girls who wear glasses"? □
4— If a youth is II or over when his parents get their citlsen
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ship papers, he is automatically a ciUsen. True or False? □
5— China, with a population over 457 million, is now in her
(5), <•), (7) year of war with Japan? □
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DEPUTY COUNTY CORONER
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of wartime travel
to California
you have a wider choice of acciMna><xlaii<>n> and you
■eke way for thcwr who aa«i/ iravel on week end«
—war workers and men in the armed services.
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plan to have. Purchase your
as early as possible. You thus arc assured of accom-
modatsoos and you avoid last-minute rush. If you
can't get a lower berth or if you have to wait your
turn io the dining car please be tolerant, realizing
that th« extra cars, locomotives and crews which
would relieve such a situation in normal times, are
now hauling troops and war materials. We can't
buy any new cars because of the shortage of critical
materials. Full-length lounge cars have been replaced
by sleeping or chair cars on all LJ. S. railroads so
diet more people can ride on ooe train—a matter of
vital importance to the war effort.
ancel promptly if plnru rkoagr
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The space you reserve on a train ii valuable—too
valuable to go unused. If you are forced to change
your plans, please cancel your reservation and turn
in your Pullman ticket for refund immediately so Hie
space can be used by other travelers.
elays are possible
Allow ample leeway between the scheduled arrival
of your train and the time of your business appoint­
ment. Remember that trains carrying war materials
and supplies are using the same tracks as your train,
and these Victory Trains btvt to come first. If your
train should be delayed by war traffic, we hope you
will accept the inconvenience in good spirit realiz­
ing that we are doing everything in our power to
maintain on-time schedules.
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To got $25 a month
starting In ton years,
buy an $18.75 War Bond
every month now.
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The Friendly
Southern Pacific
See your loca! S.P. agent or write I. A. ORMANDY,
Gee. P sm . /If/., 622 Pacific Bldg., Portland, Ore.
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