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Heppner Gazette Times THE HEPPNER GAZETTE. Established March 30. 1883; THE HEPPNER TIMES, Established November 18. 1897; CONSOLIDATED FEBRUARY 16, 191 ublished every Thursday morning by GBAWFOBD FITBLISHXNQ COMPANY and entered at the Post Office at Hepp ner, Oregon, as second-class matter. JASPER V. CRAWFORD. Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year $2.50 Two Years 4.50 Three Years 6.00 Six Months 1.25 Three Months 65 Single Copies .05 Official Paper for Morrow County Preparing for the Peace One year ago August 14 President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Chur chill anounced that they had signed a common statement of aims and principles for the kind of peace free men can make. That statement became known as the Atlantic Charter. It was adopt ed in the United Nations Declaration signed in the White House on New Year's Day, 1942, by Mr. Roosevelt and Mr. Churchill for the United , States and Great Britain, by Am bassador Litvinov for Russia and by Foreign Minister Soong for Chi na. On the following day repre sentatives of 22 other countries sign ed the Declaration and the number of United Nations rose to 28 when Mexico and the Philippines adhered to the Declaration June 14. The Atlantic Charter's economic objectives have been formally made the basis of the Lend-Lease agree ments concluded with our allies and all 21 American republics adhered to the principles of the Charter at the Rio de Janeiro conference last January. The Charter has thus become the central statement on the kind of peace that the United States and United Nations are now fighting for the chance to build. It is a world wide charter, as its text plainly states. It applies to all the world's peoples, to those who live on the Pacific and Indian oceans as well as to those who live on the Atlantic. It is called the Atlantic charter be cause it was signed aboard a battle ship on the North Atlantic during last summer's meeting of the Pres ident and Prime Minister. Incidentally the name of the bat tleship where these principles of a free men's peace were laid down was the Prince of Wales. That bat tleship was sunk four months later off Singapore, fighting to her death against the Japanese wing of the Axis drive to conquer the world for tyranny. The Charter has eight points. Their purpose is establishment of the kind of peace that will: 1. Afford to all nations the means to live in peace and safety within their own borders. 2. Assure to all people the op portunity to choose their own gov ernment and to "live out their lives in freedom from fear and want." This purpose is stated in points three and six of the Charter. The Charter's other points implement this purpose: no seizures of other people's lands (one); no territorial changes except by choice of the peo ple concerned (two); restoration of sovereign rights and self-government to those forcibly deprived of them (three); equal access for all peoples to the trade and raw ma terials of the world (four); inter national action toward securing for all a higher standard of living, im proved labor standards and social security (five); freedom of the seas for all men (seven); disarmament of the aggressors followed up by set ting up a permanent system of in ternational security that can keep the world at peace (eight). Despite favorable weather in the country as a whole there were 465 more fires caused in national for ests by willful or careless acts of man during the first six months of 1942 than during the same period last year. Oregon had fewer, but August and September are the worst months. Week of the War . Continued from First Page were put out of action. He said the type of operation being undertaken in the Solomons is one of the most difficult in warfare. The Navy raised the toll of Jap anese ships sunk or damaged in the Aleutians to at least 22 by adding a destroyer to those hit in the sur prise attacks of August 8-9 on Kiska Harbor. U. S. headquarters in the European theater reported Army Air Force fighters participated with the R.A.F. in 31 sorties off the coast of England in 48 hours ending August 13. Air Forces heavy bombers based in India and China continued de structive raids against the Japanese. The Navy announced the sinking of seven United Nations' merchantmen by enemy submarines, the lowest number of such sinkings announced in the past 16 weeks. Rationing Sugar Ration Stamp Number 8 will be good for five pounds of su gar in the ten-week period begin ning August 23 and ending October 31, the Office of Price Administra tion announced While not changing the basic ration of one -half pound per person per week, it will enable consumers to make purchase in lar ger units and facilitate the disposal of 5, 10 and 25-pound packages. Price Administrator Henderson and ' Petroleum Coordinator Ick s announced jointly that fuel oil ra tioning on the east coast may be unavoidable next winter. All East ern motorists were told by the OPA to display their gasoline ration stick ers immediately, because "it is ille gal for any service station attendant to sell gasoline to a vehicle unless the sticker corresponding to the type of book is conspicuously displayed on the car." The rationing regula tions for new passenger automobiles were amended to make members of the U. S. Armed Forces eligible to purchase new cars upon proof that a car is needed for transportation be tween residence and post of duty or no official military vehicle is avail able. Stabilization of Wages The National War Labor Board granted an increase of lz cents an hour to 61,000 workers in 40 New England and 11 southern textile mills. The Board denied any wage increase, however, to 32,000 employ ees in 10 plants of the Aluminum Company of America and 900 work ers in the Buffalo, New York, plant of the American Magnesium Com pany because these workers "had received average hourly rate in creases sufficient to compensate for the 15 percent rise in the cost of living which had occurred between January 1, 1941,- and May, 1942." The Navy, acting under orders from President Roosevelt, took over the strike-bound plant of the General Cable Company in Bayonne, New Jersey. The strike occurred at the plant, working exclusively on pro duction of war materials, after the NWLB had refused a request for a general wage increase. Farm Prices Livestock price ceilings would re quire very complicated controls of marketing conditions, even to in spection at indivdual farms, Agri culture Secretary Wickard said. Such ceilings would benefit small packers, he stated, but would not increase supplies. If it becomes nec essary, however, the Department of Agriculture will assist in working out a ceiling program, he said Mr. Wickard reported the available meat Hakes if ttm) I M Mts'nr air J Copyright 1942, B. O. ELKS Sugar Stamp 8 Good For Five Pounds Stamo No. 8 of vour war ration book will be good for five pounds of sugar any time between August 23 and October 31, Richard G. Mont gomery announced today. "This does not mean that the al loment of sugar, one half pound per person per week, has been increas ed," Montgomery said, "but only that you will be able to buy a five pound bag rather than the two pounds which you were previously able to buy." This new change from two to five pounds for one stamp will save the grocer tbe inconvenience for the small packaging. supply, after deduction of lend-lease and military requirements, would furnish four pounds more meat per person between now and June 1943 than the average percapita con sumption from July 1931 through July 1940. The Agriculture Depart ment estimated the number of cat tle on feed for market in the Corn belt States on August 1 had drop ped 19 percent from the comparable figure a year ago, apparently be cause imposition of ceilings on beef prices caused feeders to deviate from their plans as reported in April this year. Secretary Wickard said the corn supply is being used faster than corn is being produced, and next year, "unless we feed more wheat than usual," over 200 million more bush els of corn will be used than is be ing raised this year. There are still large stocks, however, in the na tional granary, he said. The Armed Forces The Army announced an intensive recruiting campaign to enlist 100,000 skilled mechanics and technicians for service in the Army Air Forces, the Signal Corps and the Ordnance De partment. All applicants must be male U. S. citizens between the ages of 18 and 44, inclusive, and all must obtain clearance from their Selective Service Boards. The War Depart ment said it will train dogs as sen tries, messengers, pack dogs, air plane spotters and for other pur poses. Dogs for Defense, Inc., a pri vate organization, will "continue to act as the Army's procurement Ag ency, and the dogs will be trained at the Quartermaster Remount De pot at Front Royal, Virginia. The Department announced a reorgani zation of its various public relations units to eliminate the issuing of conflicting statements. The Office of Civilian Defense will help recruit full-time personnel for the Coast Guard Temporary Reserve for beach patrol and coastal lookout duty. The Navy said it will appoint retailers in designated trading areas to help carry out its plan for con trolling the sale of ready-made uni forms to officers or chief petty of ficers, beginning October 15. Transportation Mail deliveries and pick-ups face curtailment in many localities be cause of lack of men and the need to conserve trucks and tires, the Post Office Department announced. Definite curtailment plans were an nounced for Washington, D. C, and Detroit. The Office of Defense Transportation said local transport systems throughout the country will face the heaviest load in history by mid-September. The ODT prohibit ed railroads, effective September 15, from hauling refrigerator and box cars carrying civilian freight unless they are loaded to capacity. Heppner Gazette Times, August 20, 1942 3 PINE CITY NEWS By BERNICE WATTENBURGKR Mr. and Mrs. Reid J. Buseick and family of Long Creek stopped over night Thursday at the A. E. Wat tenburger home. The Buseicks have been to Portland for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Abercrombie and family called Thursday evening at the A. E. Wattenburgers. Homer Sprague was driving der rick for Jasper Myers Wednesday when the single tree broke and hit him in the face. It cut his lips, knocked out two teeth and maybe a third will be lost. He was taken to Pendleton and put in St. An thony's hospital for a few days. C. H. Bartholomew has purchased a new truck. Lowell Young who joined the marines is in Pearl Harbor, so he writes his sister, Mrs. Ollie Cox. Jerry Myers was driving his fa ther's John Deere tractor from the barn to the house and it caught on a fence post in the gateway and A LUNCHEON PLATE That Hits the Spot Our special hot weather plate is tempting to look at rousing to appetite! Full-flavored cold meats, extra-good potato salad it' a feast! Try it today. Also a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, in cluding good old-fashioned strawberry shortcake! ELKHORN RESTAURANT Ed Chinn, Prop. Gad - a For ' SLTPOVER SWEATERS hi s coat A Back-To-School Must! BOYS' SWEATERS Two-tone styles just like .98 Dad's. Warm! 8-16. JL Slipover Sweaters 1.49 Sportclads For Fall MEN'S SWEATERS Warm slipovers, smart CT.98 two-tone coat styles. Men's Wool Sweaters 4.98 FALL SMARTNESS PRICED TO Glen Row Dresses .. 2.98 Misses' Jackets 258 Sport Skirts 3.49 Men's turned over. Jerry jumped and was not hurt, but the tractor received some broken parts. Friends are glad to have word from Oscar Jarmon, better known as Sam, that he is safe. This is the first word since December 7. They do not know of his whereabouts now because he can't tell. Margaret McGreer writes friends that her husband is in Florida, and expects to go over seas soon, and Bobby Groundvall is in Hawaii. Mrs. Jackie Orr of Pendleton spent Saturday night and Sunday at the A. E. Wattenburger home. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Abercrombie and family spent Tuesday in Pasco, Wash. Margaret McGreer has moved to Portland from Spokane and is work ing for the Standard Oil company. Miss Helen Vogler left Monday for Connell, Wash., for a visit. DR. STRAM DON'T WAIT For School to Start Send your child in for an eye check-up before the back-to-school rush be gins. PRICES REASONABLE No Charge for Examination Satisfaction Guaranteed STRAM OPTICAL CO. 225 S. Main St. Pendleton riBB11 PP .nil M" mi 'CHECKERS' SWEATERS Pint-sized sweaters for the younsters in your family! Attractive knit patterns with gay trimmings. Warm QQf and practical for school. 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