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4 Heppner Gazette Times, March 18, 1943 Heppner Gazette Times THE HEPPNER GAZETTE Established March 30, 1883 THE HEPPNER TIMES . Established November 18, 1897 CONSOLIDATED FEBRUARY 15, 1912 Published Every Thursday bv CRAWFORD PUBLISHING COMPANY and entered at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon, as second-class matter. ' O. G. CRAWFORD. Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year $2.50 Two Years : 4.50 Thre-:! Year? 6.00 Six Months 1.25 ThreD Months 5 Single Copies ... 05 DON'T COUNT AXIS OUT Allied successes in all zones are grat ifying to the American public, Jwhich, in the early months of the war grew wea ry of the succession of reverses al though constantly reminded that re verses might prevail until such time as the American war machine could be de veloped to a point comparable to the strength of the enemy. As far as the enemy in the Pacific was concerned this, comparison was reached in a sur prisingly brief period not in the num ber of American soldiery and equip ment employed, but rather in the su perior quality of those agencies, for the Japanese were prepared with both men and equipment to carry on a long war if necessary. When our arms, began to triumph there was a tendency here at home to begin to count the months when the war would be over, this in face of the fact that our war industry machine was only beginning to get into high gear. The expression, "It won't be long now," was heard in different quarters and doubtless many people came to be lieve that 1943 will see the end of the war. Recent developments in Europe, Af rica and the far Pacific have a tenden cy to put the brakes on this, early peace expectation. A sudden show of renew ed strength by the Nazi army in Rus sia and failure of the Allied armies to bottle up Rommel's forces, in'nprth Af rica, and official announcement of in creasing Japanese strength in New Guinea these and other factors lead to the belief that the real struggle lies ahead, the outcome of which cannot be accurately predicted. It is well enough to hold to the belief in the ultimate victory by Allied arms but it is far too early to begin to count the Axis, out of the struggle. Powerful forces still prevail and there is little evidence to support the belief that the conflict ilwl end soon. Better draw your belt in another notch and prepare for sacrifices not hitherto believed possi ble in this great land of opportunity. o MORE SERIOUS THAN AMUSING The sight of the city police force em ploying a large truck to transport drunks to 'jail created a bit of amuse ment along the "main drag" Wednes day, but serious minded citizens could not help feeling a bit humiliated that such an occurrence should take place in our fair little city. Of coures it was St. Patrick's day, but the good patron saint could not have felt honored that the celebrants chose the day commem orated in his honor to over-indulge to the extent "that they had to be carted off to the bastile to sober up. It seems difficult for some of us to realize that a war is in progress, a war that is demanding every ounce of man power in the nation to prosecute to wards a successful conclusion. Men strong, clear-minded men and wom en are sorely needed carry on the production program at home that our boys at the front may be assured suf ficient implements of war and an abun dant food supply. There is a shortage of help on sheep and stock ranches. Soon there will be a persistent call for more labor in the hay and grain fields. That help will have to be forthcoming or there will be a shortage of food such as Americans have never experienced. Yet the tendency is to carry on as us ual, giving no thought to what may happen if we do not face the situation squarely and take immediate steps to throw our entire effort into this con flict for the survival of the fittest. This is purely an economic problem, viewed in the light of present world conditions. The little group rendered inefficient here multiplied a million times, or more throughout the land re presents a staggering loss in produc tion hours, to say nothing of actual money expended in handling their cases. In effect it is absenteeism of the first order and absenteeism is the fifth column's first line of offense. Decency and good citizenship blush at a picture such as that presented here but you can bet your last cent that Hitler et al would get a big chuckle out of it. STATIONED IN KENTUCKY Lt. Rose Leibbrand has completed the Military Pedagogical Institute at the Adjutant General's school at -Ft. Washington, Md., and been as signed to the A. G. department as an instructor in WAAC Branch No. 6, of the army administration school at Richmond Ky. Britons consume 30 percent more fresh green vegetables than they did before the war. Collection of household waste fats throughout the country for the month of December, 1942 exceeded five million pounds a new record but ony about a third of the goal set in waste fats campaign. MAILING WML mil ABOUT ADVERTISING THEV - N. FOR SALE 1-year-old White Mi norca roosters, $1.50 each, J. B. Snyder. 51p Farm War News TRACTOR GAS THROUGH WAR BOARDS Applications, both new and re newal for non-highway gasoline ra tions will be directed through farm transportation committees. Farmer members of the committee will ana lyze and make recornirnendations to the war price and ration boards who issue gasoline rations. The ar rangement has been made to insure that farmers receive adequate sup plies of tractor and other gasoline engine fuels for 1943 production. Information on the 1943 farm plan will be considered in determining each farm needs. Allowances will be sufficient for six months' re quirements. FARM WAR NEWS HELP WITH DRAFT PROBLEMS AND LABOR The Morrow County USDA war board is prepared to assist farmers with problems in connection with Selective Service classification of farm labor. All agencies of the department of agriculture represented; on the war board are cooperating and working with the selective service in as suring adequate farm labor for the ensuing year. Farmers are urged to place their requests for farm labor with the war board or selective ser vice board, giving all information possible in the type of labor needed type of work to be done, living con ditions for hired help, and wages. FARM AMMUNITION Farmers and ranchers can ob tain ammunition needled for con trol of preditory animals. A stock of 30-06 cartridges and 12 gauge shotgun shells is now available In the state, and supplies of .22 and 30-30 cartridges are expected soon, dealers have the application blanks which must be filled out at the time the order Is placed. FARM WAR SERVICE AWARDS Special recognition for service on the food front has been announced by the department of agriculture. Farm families enlisting in all-out production will be awarded a cer tificate of farm service. The certi ficates, signed by Secretary Wick ard, will be awarded by the county war board chairman as soon as pos sible after completion of the mobi lization drive. The farm plan work sheet will provide the basis for making the award. FARM WARCROP GOALS County farmers are now being notifed of warcrop goals represent ing each farm's minimum share of the production of essential crops needed in 1943. The goals as de termined by the county AAA com mittee in most cases approximate the goals farmers set for themsel ves on 1943 farm plans. MORE DAIRY COWS Publicity accorded sales of large dairies which indicate that dairy cows are going out of production is contradicted by information gath ered in the farm sign-up mobiliza tion now being concluded in the county. Figures from farm plans for 550 county farms show 2500 dairy cows and heifers on hand now, as compared with 2100 a year ago. State figures show an increase of almost 25,000 over 1942, with 10 counties yet to report. Also, nat ional production of both milk and eggs set new records for February, with dairy and poultry farmers contributing 8,400 million pounds of milk and 4,577 million dozen eggs to the wartime food supply. ATI! Dog Owners Due to the extreme urge and necessity for Victory Gardens, dog owners are request ed to prevent their dogs from running at large in the city this spring and summer. When complaint has been made to city police against any dog, whether licensed or unlicensed, the police will give the owner 5 days notice to keep the dog off the streets and if this notice is not com plied with, the police are instructed to dispose of such dog. Also, all cow and horse permits must be renewed by paying the recorder the $1.00 fee if the privilege is to be contin ued. By Order of the City Council Professional Directory A. D. McMurdo, M.D. Trained Nurse Assistant PHYSICIAN & SURGEON Office In Masonic Building HEPPNER. ORE. O. M. Y EAGER CONTRACTOR & BUILDER All kinds of carpenter work Country work especially Dr. W. H. Rockwell Naturopathic Physician & Surgeon Gilman Bldg. Office hours: 1 p. m. to 7:30 p. m. Exam free Ph. 522 Heppner, Or. NEW AUTO POLICY Bod. Inj. Pr. Dam. Class A 6.30 5.10 Class B 7.00 5.44 Class C 9.80 6.88 F. W. TURNER & CO. CLEANING Wednesday-Thursday-Friday SERVICE HEPPNER CLEANERS J. 0. Turner ATTORNEY AT LAW Phone 17? Hotel Heppner Building Heppner, Oregon Phelps Funeral Home Licensed Funeral Directors Phone 1332 Heppner, Ore. Morrow County Abstract fir Title Co. INC. ABSTRACTS OF TITLZ TITLE XErSTTBANGB Office In New Peters Building Heppner City Council Meets First Monday Each Month Citizens having matters for dis cussion, please bring before the Council. J. O. TURNER, Mayor Dr. L. D. Tibbies OSTEOPATHIC Physician tt Surg-aoa FIRST NATIONAL BANK BLDG. Rec. Phone 1162 Office Phone 492 HEPPNER. OREGON Directors of Funerals M. L, CASE G. E. NIKANDER 862 Phones 262 Jos. J. Nys ATTORNEY AT LAW . Peters Building, Willow Street Heppner, Oregon P. W. Mahoney ATTORNEY AT LAW GENERAL INSUBANCE Heppner Hotel Building Willow St. Entrance