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4 Heppner Gazette Times, August 24, 1944 EDITORIAL . . "There is an important sense in which the Gov ernment is distinct from the Administration. One is perpetutal. the other temporary and changeable. A man may be loyal to his Government and yet oppose f-.e peculiar principles and mehtods of the Administration." Abraham Lincoln in the House of Representatives on January 12, 184S. cr'i c'z ing President Polk for hiving pwvokcd the Mexican War. Hospital Badly Needed There is no doubt in the mind of manv cf cur citizens relative to the need of adequate hos-ital fac'lities in .Morrow county. There is evidence on all sides rst roint to the common cocHn" it is sratifvina; to see a deep interest becoming manifest in circles that undoubtedly will work to brin? tu? rroiect to realization. That feelir.? as present in Monday's meetin? of the Chamber of Commerce nni expressions have been frequent of laf? a! on? .Main street, in public gatherings and other places where people congregate and discuss affairs. 't --'!! be remembered that a committee from the Chamber of Commerce took up the ma'ter of a hosrital a few years ago. After giving it some sfjc!y the conclusion was reached that to build the tyre of institution needed would requ:re a sum beyond the reasonable means of the community or the county to finance without a burdensome tax. In the meantime, good crops and good prices have combined to remove a large part of the in debtedness then prevalent and it is recognized that now is the time to levy a small tax to run over a period of years, possibly five or longer, to esta' lish a building and operating fund. Time and place of building are not being de finitely considered at this time. The building ma terial and labor situations are such that early con striction is not advisable, unless the demand for hospital facilities becomes so urgent that it seems best to go ahead. It is mors important to lay all of the groundwork now and as soon as building conditions become more favorable it will require less time to complete the project. As to the need of a hspital, it is apparent on every hand. One has but to peruse the news col umns each week to be apprised of the number of people from this county going to neighboring and distant points for hospitalization. In addition, the county has welfare cases that frequently need hos hospital service and some of these are taken to out side points. Taken by and large, the cost to the people of the county under the present set-up would go a long distance towards financing a county owned and operated hospital, which, un under a small millage tax, would distrubute the cost equitably and provide facilities for all. There has been a growing tendency to by-pass stop signs and other warnings on the highways and rhis has resulted in accidents. The hurry to get somewhere impels us to ignore regulations that were made for us as much as for the other fellow. It takes an accident or two to cause us to check up on our driving habits to pause for a tnerr.cr.t and ponder the question, "What if that had been rry car?" One should bear in mind this thought when Irivin": " I'll obey the driving regulations when on re hi'r-vay; I will not do those things that will crjse discomfort to others and will be courtenus ind cons'derate." That is about all one can do. If this policy is followed there will be plenty of room f:r everybodv on the highways and very few calls fur the ambulance and the wrecker. How About an Airport? ' :er:ins to look like Heppner will have to build an airport if the town is to keep in line with ;t communities. This suhjec has been up for consideration in times past and tabled for the du ration, but there are signs that it is coming to th - o::t 3giin, especially with Allied arms putting th,e German army to rout in France nd the feel ing that the European branch of the Axis will be pounded into submission before many weeks pass. A committee was named by the Chamber of Commerce a few years ago to investigate the pos sibility of a port here, at least a landing field. Sites for a field are none too plentiful in this hilly country and the one recommended by the com mittee is not for sale, according to information given this newspaper. This should not deter us from seeking a strip of land suitable for a port if we are truly desirous of placing Heppner on one or more air routes that are almost certain to re established in this territory in the years fol lowing the coming of peace. It is stated that the government will release 'thousands of training planes within a few months. These ships are of the four or five year old class and will be sold at prices well within the reach of the average car buyer. It is expected that the num ber of planes in civilian use within a few years after the war will reach 500,000 a small number compared with automobile figures, yet rather gi gantic when compared with previous civilian us ers. Whether or not air travel and transport at tain the size contemlated, the fact remains that Heppner should go into the matter of a port or landing field to ascertain whether it is desirable and feasible. Prisoners of War Write Relatives From Philippines Mr. and Mrs. Chris Brown have received a card from their son Paul statin n that he is doing well. The card was concealed in a United r.t-tes war de-artment envelope r.nd wa; maiVd from Washington D. C. Pau1, prisoner of the Japanese since the fell of Batean, is he'd at Military Camp No. 1 in the Phillip pines. He merely stated that he ;s doing well and "take cs:re of dad and everything at home.' Mrs. Brown says the card is signed in Paul's handwriting, which lends au thenticity to the message. Mrs. C. J. Espy Jr., has received :;:.'o.Tr.ation that her husband xr. getting along ail right. He. too, is a p.isoner of the Japs in Military Camp No. 1. He sent a message to his mother in Portland, who in turn informed Z-.irz. Epy o. Its contents. The Japs are going some distance from their ususl practice in rer .rattir.g p '.Loners to conimunic.te with relatives and since hearing .'rc.r. tli"-': :-ien th-.- n-ip-er :' e believe the brown devils must real lie what they a s ay aeain; t and are- tiying to soften the blow by better t;e;.i:r.uit ol their prisoner CFr! I:GS r-VT YA KJM A Writing the Gazette Times this wrelc John Anglin, former Safe way store' manager in Heppner, sends his greetings to hi? friends in Morrow county. He is now in his third year as assistant to the manager in three of the largest de partments of the Sears & Roebuck store in Yakima. He also sings sec ind tenor in the Union Mission Gos pel quartet, as well as serving as chapkin ol the Gideon camp of the Yrkirrii va'Joy. The Gideons and their friends have placed upwards of 7,000,000 Testaments with Anier icrn army and navy boys since Fearl Harbor, Mr. Anglin states. Nolo Bristow INSURANCE Phone 2511 or 2121 IONE, OREGON Jos. J. Nys VlTOR.fEY AT LAW Cxter Bali ding WUiow 8trx.i Heppner OrKirr J. O. Peterson i I Latest Jewelry and Gilt Goods Watches - Clocks - Diamond Expert Watch and Jewelry f Repairing Heppner Oregon -O- -o- Stop Signs Should Be Heeded It is not the purpose of this page to harp on any one subject unless it is necesary to arouse public interest. Safety on the highways has been given mention on numerous occasions and in gen eral there has been improvement throughout the state, since the secretary of state's office has' fir years directed a campaign designed to make driv ing safer and more enjoyable. Consistency, Thou Art a Jewel Wh'b the Office of Defense Transportation is still urging everyone who does not have to travel, to stay home and is even threatening to make the average man sign a card that every trip he takes is necessary, Robert E. Hannegan, chairman of the Democratic National committee, announced that a committee including one person from each of the 48 states and one person from each territory and possession will call on President Roosevelt scon to notify him of his nomination for a fourth term. As one writer pointed out, "We can hardly wait to see how surprised Mr. Roosevelt will be." LEAVING FOR CHICAGO Mrs. C. C. Dunham will leave this evening for Spokane to entrain lor Chicago to meet her husband who is Pharmacist's Mate second class in the navy. Dr. Dunham has been in training on the east coast since early in May and is com pleting his shake-down cruise, af ter which it is expected he will be on his way lor service in the Pa cilic area. Mrs. Dunham expects to be gone several weeks. RINGS OF Character... Masonic Rings with Genuine Onyx encrusted Ladies' Rings Genuine Zircons Synthetic Rubies Genuine Opals Men's Rings 10K Yellow Gold in Birth Stones Misses' Rings 10K Yellow Gold in All Birth Stones MOTHER DOES IN PASCO Mrs Jennie Routh, mother of Mrs. A. J. Chaiee of Heppner. died Saturday morning in Pasco follow ing an extended illness. Mrs. Chaf . Tee had been with her the past week, called to Pasco when hex mother's condition became critical. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon. Mr. Chafi'ee drove to Pasco Sunday. o Boat JktU)r iUttiof pmpmr U ltxM tfclt tt tWtfc COTTt Or Mat aor to suit 7hit GoaoMo Tim print-?. vvv vv Best Buy War Bonds Pet VS J ' k MR. MERCHANT t The EYES of THE 'ST COMMUNITY WOULD BE ON YOUR AD figg IF IT HAD BEEN sUSom IN THIS ISSUE r- Blaine E. Isom All Kinds of INSURANCE Phone 723 Heppner, Ore. O. M. Y EAGER CONTRACTOR fk BUILDER All kinds of carpenter work , Country work especially Phone 1483 Nil? A WTO fOLICT Bod. Inj. Pe, Di Obm A US S.05 CIms B CM LS CkM C 7.71 L2S r. vr. rusNBK co. Phelps Funeral Home I ioensed Funeral Directors SUSTAINS FRACTURED COLLAR BONE Chris Brown was in town the first ol the week somewhat the worse lor we:.r but glad to be about. He was thrown from a horse one" day the past week, sustaining a broken collar bone. Iha accident happened while he was driving LLock through a field, his mount getting tangled up with some wire and in the effort to free itself cut some didoes which unseated H.v rider. Heppner. Ore Sieppner City Council ' Mveis t'irsi Muuda) Each Month iU..-i having matters for dis- 1 cussion, please bring before '.he Council J O TURNER. Mayor A. D. McMurdo, M.D. Trained (Vara ItiilMul PHYSICIAN At SLllGLON ;fu-f in Muumic Building HEPPNER ORE. Dr. W. H. Rockwell Naturopathic Physician ic Surfeor 237 Nortk Main St Ollic hours: 1 . m. to 1M p. m. Exam free Ph. 523 Hepyaer, Or. 0. Turner vrrOBNY AT LAW rh 17 Moot Hppn BuiMlac Hpnw Or Morrow County Abstract & Titlt Co. INC. iMcr4CT or mu fti,-. im N t-Vtara Bull Ol 14 Dr. L. D. Tibbltc . OSTHOFATKIC "hTnloiaji t Snrgae KIH3T NATIONAL BANK BU - Ph.nx. 11J orflre phc.n 4UV MHirf'NKR OREGON Directors of Funerals M. L. CASE G. E. NIKANDER y. W. Ma$oncy vilOKMOY AT LAW MINERAL lM.ITlSinCS M.,ipnti HoltM RutlillnK Will,, Si KM ram 1