SOUTHERN OREGON MINER Page 2 Thursday, December 3, 1942 Mull Schedules Changed Southern Oregon Miner Published Every Thur*. at 167 East Main Street ASHLAND, OREGON ¥ Entered as second-alas* matter February 15. 1935, at the postuffice at Ashland, Oregon, under the act ef March 3, 1879. * ,1 TELEPHONE 8561 * | FRED MILTENBERGER Publisher Vj 1 H MW m SUBSCRIPTION RATES (In Advance) Jg SIX MONTHS $150 •raw? ONE YEAR $2 00 B tsffll (Mailed Anywhere in the zXc United States) • - - the TRUTH WILL fps QBS SET YOU FREE" •»all this. We were to concerned with maintaining our “splendid isolation”. Have you ever beard of the Now it is all painfully clear. "typewriter diplomat"—welL he's Our stupidity and self whiles* is the fellow that sits at the type­ being paid tor in “blood, sweat, writer and tells the rest of the anti tears". We are learning at folks what to do about the gov­ last that what happens in Addis ernment and how our economic Ahabbua does matter in Chicago system should work. He also tells Or Kan Francisco, anti that an in­ the folks when anti where the se­ cident on Harbin may spread to cond front is needed and what is Pearl Harbor. We are learning wrong with our selective service at last that world order tawed »ysteni. He can quickly name the on justice to all men anti the faults in our governmental system strength to enforce it is the price and he can also promptly tell you | of peace. ; why we are periodically engaged i In warfare. He can also explain FA1THFI L FOR DURATION to you Allied and Axis relations I and he can predict trends with With 70 member* of it* congre­ accuracy and alertness. He can gation in the armed forces of the tell you the imminent forms of United State*, the North Shore weakness in our building of public Baptist Church, of Chicago, III., morale and he can cite statements han had several hundred of It» which prove the disability of so members sign a “Covenant Book” called "bureaucracy"—and yet the in which they pledge to be more diplomat at the the typewriter is faithful in their church attend­ scorned and promptly told that ance and thus take the places left "this war can only be won by vacant “for the duration.” As our fighting and work” and that only father*, brothers and »on* have actual realities are the basis for pledged themselves to defend our thorough solution and not mere preciou* liberty until it la assured supposition! beyond a question,” the Covenant state», “I too declare myself ready diplomat ” But the "typewriter has a place—an important role in and willing to be especially faith­ the scheme of trends and events. ful to my church for the duration This war will be won by fighting of the war or for that period of and work—but someone must fi­ time our men have given them­ gure out where fighting is the selves to the service of their most necessary and where work is country in the cause of human the most needed. Suppose the fel­ freedom and religious liberty.” low at the typewriter let the "bu­ reaus” alone in Washington and suppose there were no editorialists to express public views! Suppose that editorials were not permitted the expression of sentiment; sup­ pose that high officials were ex­ empt from the wrath of “type­ writer diplomats"! Many farm problems have been aided by the voice from the editorial page and many diplomats have been guided by the various opinions of the folks at the typewriter. Many un­ fair demands have abated when typewriters began clicking and many solutions first suggested by­ typewriter brains have been deem­ ed workable. The folks “pounding the keys” express the views of folks; they have a mission to per­ form an obligation to complete— the “typewriter diplomat” Is a worker, a fighter and a protector of freedom. DIPLOMACY AT THE TYPEN KITEK --- •---- Symbol of America THE PRICE OF PEACE It begins to appear that out of the wide-spread suffering of the present conflict there may come a new and wholesome respect for idealism. Not the idealism of the dreamer or the saint, but the in­ tensely pracital idealism of men who see in the welfare of their fellow-men the greatest security to themselves. Following World War I America los t its soul. Beginning with the repudiation of Wilson and con­ tinuing with our return to power polities in world affairs, we ran away from any re«|K>nsibility of maintaining the peace which had been won at such a price. We were to eager to get back to business as usual to pay much attention to correcting the evils of the poet war treaty. What did it matter if Germany went bank­ rupt ? Or who cared what a common house - painter named Shickelgruber thought about the Treaty of Versailles ? Did it matter If Italy over-ran defense­ less Ethiopia ? Or if the Jap hordes invaded Manchuria ? No, we just could not be bothered with This striking photo of the Ameri­ can Eagle in militant mood symbol­ ises the attitude of the U. 8. as the first year of World War II ends. Like the Eagle, America is docile until attacked, then the mood changes and enemies feel the full strength of an aroused wrath. ORE tension, excitement, worry und anger were crowded into the first 24 hours ot World War II than were experienced in the other 364 days of America’s first year of war. Within two days of the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese troops began their invasion of the Philippines. When, on Dec. 16, the United States declared war on Italy and Germany. American marines were battling numerically superior Jap forces on Wake island. The heroic defenders of Wake island, who commanded via radio "Send us more Japs,” fell before the enemy eight days later. Meanwhile the Japanese were*, spreading their attack* over all the j June third when they bombed Dutch Pacific. Hong Kong surrendered. Harbor. Alaska A few day* later Then Manila fell. On the same day 90.770 person*, moctly Jap*, were that Manila fell, 26 United Nation* removed inland from the West coast. signed a compact to put an end to Then on June 12 Japanese forces the dictator nations. landed in the Aleutians, on Kiska At home rapid steps were being and Attu islands News was break­ taken to place the nation on an all- ing fast now. Elmer Davis was ap­ out wartime basis pointed head of the Office of War The President outlined to the na­ Information. Soon the navy an­ tion its program of war. and then nounced (June 22> Dial it was con­ named Donald Nelson production voying ships along the East coast. boss on January 13. On June 26 one of the greatest news The heightening crescendo of the stories of the year broke when the nation at war continued. Twenty- FBI announced they had nabbed one American nations signed a unity eight Nazi saboteurs who had been pledge at Rio. Five days later, on landed on Long Island and Florida January 26. the first AEF arrived beaches. across the sea in Ulster. A seven man military commission British Singapore surrendered on was appointed July 2 by President February 15. One month later U. S. Roosevelt to try the saboteurs. infantry and air forces arrived in The first day* of August found Aus­ Australia. The following day Gen­ tralian and American troops pushing eral MacArthur, escaping from the Philippines, arrived there to take command. Early in April the Japs had over­ come almost all resistance in the Netherlands Indies. Bataan fell on the ninth of the month, but Corregi- dor held on despite continuous ar­ tillery and air attacks. Then the Japanese people were given a taste of war. On April 17, Brig. Gen. Jimmy Doolittle led a squadron of bombers over Tokyo and blasted vi­ tal spots in that city. the Japs back in New Guinea. On The remainder of the month was August 8 began the United States' rounded out by men 45 to 64 regis­ Solomon island* offensive a* the tering on April 27. Sugar ration­ navy attacked the enemy fleet and ing. and wartime price control by shore positions. The marines landed the OPA went into effect the follow­ on the 10th and established strong ing day. shore positions. Soon they were The first day of May found Ameri­ fighting on Tulagi, Florida, and can workingmen in factories Guadalcanal island*. Air. land and throughout the country producing sea force* joined to beat off attacks more and more for victory. The by the Japs. Heavy naval losses following day. Joseph B. Eastman, were recorded by both sides. Mean­ defense transportation director, said while in the U. S. six of the Nazi that train and bus service was to be restricted. New* came from the Coral Sea zone that the Jap* were whipped in a great sea battle there. In the middle of the month Mr», Oveta Culp Hobby was named head of the WAAC*. The first air attack by the Japs on the American continent came on A Challenge and A Pledge This year, for the first time in the history of our country, we have a new significant date ■ December 7th. This is the first anniversary of the black day when the warlords of Japan' struck with treachery to plunge 1 the United States into war. At home and across the scan, consolidating their scattered force» in Alaska, quit Attu und Aitattu on October 7. In an interview Secre­ tary of War Henry I. Stimson an­ nounced that by the end of 1943 the army will be more than seven mil­ lion soldiers In Europe, U. S Fly­ ing Fortresses bomb Narl sub base at Lorient and ripped it apart A few days later It was announced thill Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker wus miss­ ing with his plane crew as it was on a flight to an unnamed destination In the Southwest Puclflc. A* the end of October neared, the see suw struggle between the Nazis and Al­ lies flared up after comparative qui­ et. Thousands of Allies many of them U. S. tank-men and aviators, joined with British forces and be­ gan the push against Rommel Lieut Gen Montgomery said he was out to clear Africa of the Nazis. The first day of November found added taxes on many luxuries in compliance with recent passed tax bill intended to add billions to the treasury Meanwhile in New Guinea, the Solomons, and over the Euro­ pean continent, the Yanks continued to dish it out MM tiikkx pacific HIRIM. HOMES On Saturday, November 7. word flashed through that the American With 8,000 of it * men now In Expeditionary Forces were moving against Vichy. France, In North Af­ the armed force* and adequate rica Vichy broke diplomatic rela­ male replacements not available. tion*. The fall of Algiers marked Southern Pacific is calling upon the greatest Initial American suc­ women to take over numerous cess in establishing the long-herald­ types of job* formerly performed ed second front. Lieut. Gen Dwight ’ exclusively by men, according to D. Elsenhower, in command In a feature article in the November North Africa reported himself "well issue of th* Southern Pacific satisfied" with opening develop­ Bulletin ment*. Gen Henri Giraud. French At the railroad'* Eugene and saboteur* were found guilty and ex­ ecuted; two were imprisoned. On September 2. announcement was made that U S. troop* were in Belgian Congo, and that U. S. plane* were bombing the Jap* In China. American bombers made another foray against the Jap* on the Aleu­ general who escaped from German tian*. A Jap sponsored disobedience prison camps both in this war and movement in Chicago was nipped by the last one. arrived in Algeria to the FBI when it arrested 84 Ne­ organize a French North African groes and one white man. Wendell army and "again take up arms sale L. Willkie, on hi* round-the-world by side with forces of the United tour of the United Nations, visited Nations for the defeat of Germany the Russian battlefront and returned and Italy." to Moscow toward the last of the The closing days of America's first month. year of World War II were marked Action in the Alsiksn zone came by intense interest in the news of in October On October 3, the army. developments on the recently opened supported by the navy, occupied the African second front and reports Andreanof group of Aleutian Island* from the far-dunj; battle line* of the —close to Jap-held Klska The Japs, Pacific. wherever our citizens and soldier* may be, the people of the United States mark this day. True, there is some bitterness at the memory of the treacherous character of the attack, but alao there is now a stronger, more moving spirit that envelops us as we dedicate our­ selves to the cause of freedom and democracy. It is this: The postofflce has announced a new mail schedule efisctive De* ember 1. Undid the new uirungi olein tnc slur route from Eugene at from south via truck 8, 6:00 I’ M Dispatched: *11 classes of mail via truck 7. Note: mall for Yreka Hornbrook Weed and Gazelle especially should go by this disi>u(<'h 6:30 P M Received: from Granta i’asa and Medford all classes 111- eluding air mail via truck 7 6:45 P M. Dispatched: *11 classes nur th via train 330 6:45 I’M Dispatched: to •II points south; lat elusa, special handling i and special delivery par- cel post. via Dunsmuir 8. It It will be noted that air mail Is closed out at 11:30 AM and 6 45 I’ M ami that It all goes north to connect with the plane* at M>*dford Rather than any smaller, more melodramatic concept of vindic­ tive revenge, rather than merely challenging ourselves to "Re­ member Pearl Harbor," our thoughts and actions are now re­ solved into the broader, more powerful recognition of our tre­ mendous role in the history. Every citizen feels it and marks it well within him. It is on thia day that we pledge ourselves to: yrAffS Brooklyn shop* alone, 100 women have already gone to work in the mechanical and store departments to help relieve the serious man­ power shortage, and the number of women employes is increasing rapidly. On the railroad's Pacific Lines, employment of women in such jobs has now reached a to­ tal of over 1600. At numerous points on the rail­ road, the ladles are now making a highly important contribution to the war effort as blacksmiths' helpers, rivet heaters, fire lighters and turntable operators. They are operating bolt cutting machines, drill presses, paint sprayers and lubricating appliances. They are also serving as tractor drivers, locomotive wipers, scrap sorter* and cutters, yard and crew clerks, timekeepers, crew callers, round­ house clerks, steam hammer driv­ ers, stationary firemen, journal box packers, sandhouse attendants and blue printers, store helpers, draftsmen and tool and equipment supply checkers. Beyond this, they are doing a wide variety of "housekeeping” for the railroad, including cleaning shops and roundhouses, polishing locomotive cabs and headlights, cleaning freight and passenger cars, tidying railroad yards and steam cleaning the moving parts of locomotives Odd jobs by the score from filling locomotive fuel tanks to watering passenger trains complete the imposing list. AUTOMOBILE FIRE INSURANCE "That you can depend on" HEALTH A ACCIDENT LIFE Two Importment Facts ! M. T. BURNS ON THE PLAZA Funeral Services conducted by us are always a beauti­ ful tribute to the memory of the dear one—ami they are always based on a fair monetary charge for the family. TO ROUSE FLOW OF LIVER BILE Mrs Lltwiller DEPUTY COUNTY CORONER Litwiller Funeral Home We Never Close—Phone 4541 l tljt a bottl* of Krusrhan Salta tonlsht. 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