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2 Hrppner Gazette Times, Hepppner, Oregon, May 6, 1948 EDITORIAL Ctc' P B 1 1 1 $ H 101 Hliy4-sslT An Embarrassing Situation People dependent upon public utility transport ation In and out of Heppner are in a sorry plight thM- days. The limited bus sen ice that was in operation desisted and travelers, or would-be travelers are literally left afoot. One must bum a ride or stay at home. It is an embarrassing Kit uation. What can or may be done about it is an answer that has not been forthcoming. If bus operators of the past have been unable to make the route pay It is not reasonable tn expect, much less to urge, others to enter the business. Operators have tried running from Heppner to Arlington, and from Heppner to The Dalles, yet there is insuf ficient traffic, apparently, to warrant continuance of any service from here to the outside. One possible solution may be and this would be only a limited service for the Union Pacific truck service to put on a combined freight and passenger truck. This will not meet with approv al by the truck concern for it involves more in surance coverage, yet if the railroad company and the other utility carriers choose to cut us off and there is insufficient patronage to warrant operation of a regular bus line it is not unreason able to ask that the truck company give such a service consideration. This type of combination truck is in operation in other interior areas and could well be put into use here. The truck car rying mail and freight to and from Heppner usu ally makes two trips each 24 hours. Why couldn't passengers be carried on one of these trips, at least? The Battle for Oregon Things have been warming up politically In Oregon for the past few weeks, and more partic ularly the past few days, with two presidential NATIONAL EDITORIAL- r AoclAT On aspirants nr.l ing intensive campaigns here. Har old Stassen has visited the state three times within the past eight months and there is no doubt about his popularity, particularly among the younger voters. This week we have New York's Governor Dewey as our guest and he is making an intensive campaign to divert some of the Stassen popularity in his direction, and with some success, we believe. . Here are two strong personalities, both believing in a firm foreign policy and following the same trend to a large degree in domestic affairs. Both have distinguished themselves in public service, and both are young men. Both are committed to the development of resources in the northwest, although their approach to the problems may differ. Mr. Dewey has taken issue with Mr. Stas sen on the proposal to outlaw the communist party in the United States and his opposition Is based on a firm belief in the American principle of freedom that if it is possible to outlaw one party it will likewise be possible to outlaw all political parties and that when that hoppens he would no longer wish to live in America for all freedom would be abolished. Having heard these two men discuss the Issues, largely through the medium of answering ques tions, one can not help but be impressed with their sincerity and their earnest desire to lead the nation, and the world, out of the chaotic condition resulting from seven years of all-out war. In drawing a line, it can be said that Mr. Dewey is more emphatic regarding his foreign policy, as well as his criticism of the present administration, which he declares has no foreign policy. It may be possible that neither of these prom inent candidates will receive the nomination. Things can happen at conventions. It is the writ er's humble opinion that both are good presiden tial material but that Dewey has the advantage of several years in age and experience which give him an edge on administrative know-how. GAMBLERS HAVE THEIH SAY 30 YEARS A0 From Heppner Gazette Times May 9, 1913 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Smith of Lexington Tuesday eve ning at the Heppner sanatorium a 10-pound son, Jam?s Olin. Grace, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Brown of this city, was drowned in Willow creek some time Sunday morning after wandering away from home. The body was found just below the bridge at the end of Center street. James Wilson, until rceently with the grocery department of Minor & Co., left Wednesday for Pendleton where he will be em ployed by the Conroy grocery- Dr. R. J. Vaughn, Frank S. Par ker and Loy Turner made a bus iness trip to lone and vicinity last Monday. H. E. Bartholomew has made a substantial gift -to the Red Cross chapter. He had a big spud crop last year and has offered a carload of potatoes to be dispos ed of by the Red Cross. Fred Putnam and family of Monument were visitors in Hepp ner Monday, coming over by auto. When Arthur Hodgson of the Hendriksen place near Cecil was returning from lone with a load of lumber he attempted to put on the brake. The rope slipped off the pole and Hodgson fell in front of the wagon, receiving two very severe scalp wounds. Stephen Irwin, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Irwin, has been called to Camp Berkeley, where he will train for aviation service. Charles J. Osten received a commission as second lieutenant at the officers' training camp at Leon Springs, Texas. Lexington is at present ship ping from 25 to 75 cases of eggs per week and it is expected the number will be increased. Karl Beach is busy this week installing the plumbing in the new McMillan residence in Lex ington. A number of members of the Heppner Home Guard went to lone Monday evening to assist in the organizing of a unit in that place. Francis O'Sullivaji, aged 20, nephew of Mrs. E. L. Bucknum, died Monday at the old Slocum mill on Rhea creek where he had gone from his home in Portland seeking to improve his health in the mountain climate. m ih Their Big Day Deserves Something From The Jewelers It's the end of four important years midnight oilfootball - trigonometry and track meets. Make this milestone memorable with a graduating gift from the Jewelers-o present with per manence. Among several other things of quality we can show you with pride Elgin, Hamilton, Croton and Harvel watches at popular prices beginning at $29.75. (j (f&vyj turning Sfceaarf PETERSON'S, Jelers Washington Week By CHARLES L. EGENROAD Washington, D. C Why is the President asking Congess for war preparations? The American peo ple may soon know. A resolution introduced by 32 Republican Senators on March 19 should result in revealing the na ture of the mysterious commit ments made at Teheran, Cairo, Yalta and Potsdam which, it is now evident, are the basis of the present international crisis. Yet President Truman is the on ly one who can divulge the se crets of those historic conferences. In his special message to Con gress on March 17, he issued a can to arms because of a war threat without stating what that threat is. Going no further than to say that one nation has "persistently ignored and violated" agreements which "could have furnished a basis for a just peace," he made commitments binding on the liv es of all Americans. On this in dictment he has asked Congress to take steps. On these secrets he wants Congress to set the stage for a possible War III. In behalf of the people who are Involved in this crisis, the Sena tors have asked Mr. Truman to tell Americans just how far they have been committed as a nation. Joining in sponsorship of the res olution, one of the 32 Senators recalled the American watch word, "United we stand, divided we fall." Election bet bookmakers, the big money group of the Portland gambling element, for the past five weeks have been conducting their usual pre-election straw ballots. This was when their re search was soleand invariably for their own inioimation in com puting odds for offering bets. For the past 15 years, however, they have been utilizing a by-product bv -making announcements of odds favoring a candidate they feel they can trust to keep "hands-off" their illegal activi ties. On the theory that everyone likes to talk and vote for a win ner they doubtless have frequent' lv gained votes for their candi dates. Of course their announced odds are more often for betting purposes. Four weeks ago they announc ed odds that favored Dewey to carry Oregon Two weeks ago odds changed to favor btassen This week odds are two to one on Stasssen. Hall for governor was a two-to-one bet four weeks ago, now "the sheet" reads Hall 5 to 4. Up-state bets have been even money. For secretary of state Newbry has a steadily in creasing lead. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVED Oregon is tied for second place in the western division of the nation-wide pedestrian protection contest sponsored by the Amen can Automobile association. The state department was advised Monday in a letter from the na tional headquarters of the asso ciation, "deserving of special at tention is Mr. Earl T. Newbry, the letter said. CAMP WHITE BILL BOLSTERED Oregon's congressional delega tion was asked this week to sup port the present bill before con gress for government use of Camp White as a veterans hos pital. The request came from Governor John Hall and Secretary of State Earl Newbry who are of 4-H Club News . . . Ingrid Hermann, lone, member of the Senior 4-H Livestock club, is the first club member to re ceive a scholarship for the 1918 411 summer school which will be held on the Oregon State cam pus. June 15-25. Ingrid was awarded her scholarship by the Safeway Stores on the basis of being chosen as the county win ner in the livestock breeding pro ject. Ingrid will be one of approx imately twenty 4-H members from Morrow county to attend he 19-18 summer school. Other delegates have been chosen by he county 4-H council and win be announced as soon as a quota assigned from the state 4-H office. These delegates are chos en as outstanding 4-H club mem bers who are at least 13 years of age and have completed, before this year, at least two years of club work, 4-H council members are ac cepting scholarships at this time which are used in sending tne club members to summer school Scholarship donors will be an nounced soon. the opinion that there is no chance that the state can use the former navy hospital and that it should be utilized by some gov ernmental unit. .Vhether the state should ac quire and maintain Camp White hospital was one ol tne political hot potatoes of the 1947 legisla ture which voted for the idea The late Governor Earl Snell ve toed the bill. An initiative mea sure to have the state take over CamD White is being circulated for signatures. HIGHWAY REVENUES PAID Secretary of State Earl T. New bry distributed $1,157,181 to Ore con counties this week. The am ount is 19 percent of state high way revehues for the first three months of 1948. Tl-.e money is apportioned on the basis of the number of mo tor vehicles in each county. It comes from sale of motor vehicle licenses, gas taxes, motor carrier fees, and fines for violation of vehicle laws. KITES CALLING HALL Governor John Hall has ac cepted an invitation from Stan llyn, chairman of the Ileet ot lowers Memorial Day ceremon ial at Depoe Bay, May 30, to at tend the ceremonies. Plans in elude the introduction of Gover nor Hall at the shore side portion of the services and also for him to cast the first wreath on the water in commemoration of all servicemen who have been lost at sea. NEW LEGAL OPINIONS Attorney General George Neu May Day Program 1 Proves Success At Boardman School By Flossie Coats The May Day program and pic nic put on by the grades in school Friday was a huge success. The crowning of Queen Gracia and King Peter with attendants Car- 1 Hamilton and Robert Fortner, was first on the program. The first four grades wound the May pole and also played several numbers. Fifth and sixth grades resented a play and the 7th and 8th played several orchestra numbers under direction of Lead er George Jaross. Plans for Mother's Day obser ance are being made this week. The G.A.A. high school girls are having their annual Mother and Daughter party Friday, May 7. While the Community church is planning a program in memory of Mother for Sunday. Mrs. Nate Macomber was call ed to Pilot Rock this week by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs Matilda McReynolds, who had suffered a stroke. Mrs. McRey nolds passed away Sunday morn ing, May 2. Funeral services were held in Pilot Rock Tuesday af ternoon at 2 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McDaniel of Stanfield were Friday visitors of Mrs. McDaniel's daughter, Mrs. Allen Billings. They also attend ed the program and picnic at the school. Mr. and Mrs. Al Macomber and family of Spray were week-end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Root. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Miller motored to The Dalles Sunday to visit Mrs. Miller's father, Ralpn Akers, who is a patient at The Dalles hospital. "If we are united in our foreign policy," he said, "we will stand. But how could we know whether we are united when our foreign policy is in the hands of one man?" The resolution asks the Presi dent to state the specific viola tinnc whirh he hplieves have brought us to the brink of war.Juier issued tne totiowing opinions It asks that Congress and the people be told just what agree ments were made at these mys teious conferences, which the Ad ministration has designated as the foreign policy for 145 million Americans. Further questions will be asked all of them vitally important: Was the domination of Poland by Russia agreed to in the con ferences, or is it a violation? Is Yugoslavia's alliance with Russia a double-cross, or is that part of our secretly fixed foreign policy? " What of Czechoslovakia ag reed to, or a violation? Who's the violator in Greece? How far. by agreement, was Russia to go in Italy? What of Finland agreement or violation? These are the international is sues which today threaten Amer icans with war. These are the is sues which today prompt the huge spending of American dol lars in other parts of the world to halt the spread of Russian influ ence. SWEETS TO THE SWEET the First Lady of your life your MOTHER. Delicious candies, with eye appeal and taste appeal. SUCH GOODIES Hoefler - Societe Mrs. McDonald - Winstel Brown and Haley Nuffsaid. Choose them early-but we will have a good supply for that last minute shopper. Saagers Pharmacy PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY J. O. PETERSON Latest Jewelry and Gift Goods Watches. Clocks, Diamonds Expert Watch & Jewelry Repairing Heppner, Oregon JOS. J. NYS ATTORNEY AT LAW Peters Building, Willow Street Heppner, Oregon Veterans of Foreign Wars Meetings 2nd and 4th Mondays at 8:00 p. m. in Legion Hall Saw Filing Or Picture Framing 0. M. YEAGER'S SERVICE STORE Phone 2752 J. O. TURNER ATTORNEY AT LAW Phone 173 Hotel Heppner Building Heppner, Oregon P. W. MAH0NEY ATTORNEY AT LAW General Insurance Heppner Hotel Building Willow Street Entrance Turner, Van Marrer and Company GENERAL INSURANCE Phelps Funeral Home Licensed Funeral Directors Phone 1332 Hepnper, Oregon Jack A. Woodhall Doctor of Dental Medicine Office First Floor Bank Bldg. Phone 2342 Ueppnei D.D.G.M. VISITS Alex Curie, deputy district grand master for the 2Sth district of Oregon, paid an official visit to Heppner lodge No. 69, A.K & A.M. Tuesday evening. The Mor row county lodges, Heppner and lone, were transferred last month from the Umatilla county dis trict to District 28, which includes Fossil, Condon and Arlington. Ac companying Mr. Currie were Dan Walter, E. E. Pryor and W. D, Williams of the Condon lodge. concerning Oegon statutes: The 1947 amendment to the work men's compensation law does not have retroactive effect A vet eran has used up a full "month unit" of educational benefit if he attends scheduled classes fo one calendar month The sup erintendent of schools under the county unit system has the "stat us" of teacher There is a ter mination of employment when an employee quits his job. or when the employer discharges the employee, but not when there is a cessation of work on account of a strike or labor dispute Trading stamp plan which re deems stamps in cash is within the Oregon securities law and must be registered. STATE CAPITAL NOTES Revised codes governing trans portation of farm workers are off the state press and are being dis tributed to the state's 29 employ ment offices Senator Guy Cor don has presented President Tru man an invitation to attend the Portland Rose Festival June 9 to 1.3. The president will be in Cal ifornia about that time. ,. ."I am glad to call attention to the an nual observance of Mother's Day, May 9th," Governor Hal! said in a statement issued April 30 Governor John H.' Hall was com pelled to cancel several speaking engagements last week because of an attack of influenza. HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES The Heppner Gazette, established March 30, 1883. The Heppner Times, established November 18, 1897. Consolidated Feb. 15, 1912. Published every Thursday and entered at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon, as second class matter. Subscription price, $2.50 a year single copies. 10c. O. G. CRAWFORD Publisher and Editor ' Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ayers mo tored to Portland Wednesday to spend several days on business and pleasure. CLE I I rs HALL Present Governor VETERAN EXPERIENCED COURAGEOUS Heppner City Council Meets First Monday Each Month Citizens having matters for dis cussion, please bring before the Council Morrow County Abstracter Title Co. INC. ABSTRACTS OF TITLE TITLE INSURANCE Office in Peters Building Morrow County Cleaners Box 82, Heppner. Ore. Phone 2632 Superior Dry Cleaning & Finishing N. D. BAILEY Cabinet Shop Lawn Mowers Sharpened Sewing Machines Repair Phone 1485 for apointmen' or call at shop. Heppner, Oregon Dr. L. D. Tibbies OSTEOPATHIC Physician & Surgeon First National Bank Building Res. Ph. 1162 Office Ph. 492 A. D. McMurdo, M.D, PHYSICIAN & SURGEON Trained Nurse Assistant Office in Masonic Building Heppner, Oregon Dr. C. C. Dunham CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN Office No. 4 Center St House calls made Home Phone 2583 Office 2572 C. A. RUGGLES Representing Blaine E. Isom Insurance Agency Phone 723 Heppner. Ort DR. J. D. PALMER DENTIST Office upstairs Rooms 11-12 First National Bank Bldg. Phones: Office 783. Home 932 Heppner, Oregon Settles Electric Service for prompt, efficient WIRING Phone 2542 Estimates Free 5-9p D ance Willows Grange Hall IONE SAT., MAY 22 GOOD MUSIC Men $1, Ladies 50c FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY SERVELGAS REFRIGERATORS Five beautiful Servel models to fit your family needs. Northwest Liquefied Gas Company James Healy Phone 2322 Heppner There will be a dance at Willows Grange Hall each 4th Saturday of the month. Get That Permanent Now for Graduation! SPECIALS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN Limited time only Cold Waves $10 up Oil Permanent ...$5.50 up JEANNE'S BEAUTY SHOP LOIS' BEAUTY SHOP "He's doing a GOOD Job!" EE All Dressed Up (Cm! --AND SOME PLACE TO GO in a brand clean suit just back from the cleaners. The more soiled and mussed they are the better we like them-for it is our pleasure to make your gar ments look like new. Free pickup and delivery service. Heppner Cleaners Phone 2592