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Heppner Gazette Times, Thursday, September 1, 1949
EDITORIAL
NATIONAL DITOIIAl
Nothing To Be Gained
The coming of the railroad marked the tran
sition from ox-cart transportation to the modern
day transportation system upon which the devel
opment of the west has been built. In Idaho, Utah,
Montana, Oregon and Washington the extension
of rails into the then virgin territoiy heralded the
building of homes, industries, the entire economy
of the present day, and the foundation for the
future.
It is recognized that the Union Pacific has al
ways maintained its obligation to provide this
territory with the best transportation facilities
possible. Because much of this area has been serv
ed exclusively by the Union Pacific, the manage
ment of this railroad has taken unto itself the
responsibility to build its services and facilities
equal to and usually beyond requirements of the
territory it serves. This is practical railroading
because development of the Union Pacific has
been and always will be closely linked to the de
velopment of these western states it serves.
Now comes the Denver & Rio Grande Western
railroad, its lines and services confined to Colo
rado, New Mexico and Utah, with an application
to the Interstate Commerce commission to compel
establishment of joint rates via its line between
Ogden and Colorado junctions on traffic moving
to and from this local Union Pacific territory. In
cold analysis, this is nothing more than an at
tempt to invade the territory built up and served
exclusively by the Union Pacific through the years
by investment of hundreds of millions of dollars
in providing facilities, equipment and service;
and to raid the Union Pacific's traffic and
revenues.
There is no complaint on Union Pacific service.
The Rio Grande proposal would not improve ser
vice. The Rio Grande acknowledges it would not
reduce rates under those already in effect on the
Union Pacific. Present rates are reasonable and
do not require modification. Routing of traffic via
the D&-RGW via Ogden would be longer, slower,
and would constitute an unnecessary and wasteful
transportation practice, Union Pacific officials
point out. The Rio Grande proposal would be of
no added benefit whatever to shippers or receivers.
It is well known that the Union Pacific or any
other railroad is dependent largely upon traffic
from the territory it serves for the revenue neces
sary to the maintenance of the kind of service it
provides and which is so necessary to the continu
ing development of the area. At present traffic
from Northern Utah, Idaho, Montana, Oregon,
Washington and British Columbia moves on the
Union Pacific main lines through Wyoming, Col
orado, Nebraska and Kansas on the shortest, fast-
est and most economical route.
The desire of the D&RGW is an attempt to break
down the Union Pacific's ability to serve. It is
unwarranted and unnecessary. The real effect
would be to take from the Union Pacific its recog.
nized long haul reward for past expenditures in
developing communities and providing service to
the home territory. There would be no contribution
whatever by D&RGW to the development or main
tenance of the territory' in equipment, facilities,
taxes, and payrolls. The Rio Grande has nothing
to offer other than a solicitation campaign.
Fair and rodeo time is almost upon us. Cloist
ered as we are in the far corner of the back shop,
it has not been possible to get out and see the
progress made at the fair grounds where a small
crew of men is working feverishly to have every
thing in readiness for the opening next Thursday,
but we think their efforts should be recognized by
generous support of the business people and citi
zens in general of Heppner. If the fair is worth
having it is worth supporting and if the right
support is given it will grow to become the most i incapacitated.
DEPENDENT CHIDHEN
DESERTED
No one will refute the tact that
hungry ill-cared-for children al
most Invariably become embitter
ed against the laws of society and
the government Yet the 1949 leg
islature ordered a 13 per cent cut
in aid for dependent children.
However, as the facts were pre
sented to the lawmakers at the
time of the enactment of the law,
they should not be censured for
the move.
Resolutions deploring the ef
fects of the law are arriving at
the welfare departments. Princi
pal criticism is that all the cut
was made on dependent families
and none on aid to the blind and
old age assistance. A smaller cut
all around would not have been
so keenly felt.
Conditions are often too pitiful
to pass under the name of civili
zation, in families where the mo
ther is left as head of the house
hold by death or desertion or
where the father is physically
important civic function we have. But it can't be
expected that a few men and women will work
their heads off, so to speak, year after year with
out words of encouragement and a generous
amount of physical support from the local people.
Our fair will be only as good as we will to make
it. If we are not interested in having this annual
exhibition the best way to kill it is just to con
tinue to show lack of interest. It won't last much
longer. On the other hand, we believe a majority
of the people want the fair and there will be
enough support to make it worthwhile, even if
the support comes from sources other than the
immediate locale of the exhibition grounds.
Somebody, or several somebodies, with a lack
of sense about the fitness of things, broke out
with a rash of vandalism Saturday evening and
left their marks in places that make the acts dou
bly reprehensible. It is not that any great dam
age was done in either place, but the spirit in
which it was done shows a lack of respect and
inability on the part of the culprits to understand
that their acts reflect upon themselves and not
upon the properties subjected to their disdain for
decency. A few dollars will replace the cover on
the archery target at the Episcopal church, and
no damage was done to the Catholic church with
the leaving of a number of beer bottles on the
entry steps. The real damage was done to the
reputations of the culprits.
30 YEARS AG
September 4, 1919
Mrs. J. F. Lucas returned from
Portland Wednesday after going
down with her daughter Lovelle
who will attend school there this
winter.
H. V. Gates president of the
Heppner Light 4 Water company,
has been spending a few days in
the city on business.
Heppner's first French war
bride arrived this week when Mr.
and Mrs. Will Morgan and their
infant son came in Tuesday. Mr.
Morgan saw two years of service
in France in the aviation branch.
Several large realty deals were
closed during the past week. The
Paul Webb ranch in the Rhea
Creek section consis'ing of 4580
acres was purchased by D. O
Justus and his son Nels. Molla-
han brothers purchased the Stan
stra ranch on Balm Fork. C. A.
Minor and George Krebs purchas
ed the Osborn ranch near Cecil.
Lee Padberg of lone and George
Bleakman of Hardman both coun
ty commissioners, were in Hepp
ner on Wednesday to attend reg
ular monthly meeting of county
court.
Light showers of the past week
broke Morrow county's longest
drought on record. It scarcely set
tled the dust in Heppner but in
the west side of the county it was
heavier.
The city has received another
carload of cinders and the same
will be placed on Center and Bal
timore streets.
During the past few weeks all
of Heppner's bridges have been
repaired and put in shape to car
ry heavy traffic. Some of these
HI
m
field ranch on Rhea Creek, better bridges had been closed to heavy
known as the Penland ranch. C. I traffic because of their weakened
A. Minor has bought the Dyk- 1 condition.
the development of our national
resources, by such means as soil
conservation, reforestation, the
utilization of our water resources
and the development of great wa
terways like the St. Lawrence
Seaway." (President Truman, Oc
tober 13, 98, Superior, Wis.)
So far, no action yet in either
house on St. Lawrence Seaway or
Columbia Valley development
"With a Democrat president
and a Democrat congress we
will be unified for the expansion
of social security, the improve
ment of our educational system
and the expansion of medical
aid." (President Truman, October
13, 1948, St. Paul, Minn.)
Social security expansion is
still in a house committee and no
action has been taken in the
senate.
A federal-aid-to-education bill
passed the senate back in May,
but is hopelessly bogged down
in the house.
The socialized medicine, or
health program, is still languish
ing in committees.
"Our determination to attain
the goal of equal rights and equ
al opportunity must be resolute
and unwavering. For my part, I
Health For All
TB AND DANGER SIGNALS
People who refuse to "keep
tabs" on their health with regu
lar physical examinations, even chamber 0f commerce.
By CHARLES L. ECEN'ROAD
Washington, D. C. Lest We
forget!
"Give us a Democrat congress
and we will take action against
monopoly."
President Truman promised it
on September 30, 1948, in Louis
ville, Ky. The 81st congress, af
ter seven months, has taken no
action whatever on anti monop
oly legislation. There wasn't even
a Small Business committee set
up In the senate until recently.
On October 29, 1948, in Yonkers,
N. Y., Mr. Truman thundered: "If
you want to repeal the Taft -Hartley
Act, then you had better go
to the polls next Tuesday and
vote the Democratic ticket
straight."
A Democrat senate has refused
to reM'al the act and the Demo
crat house hasn't yet taken up JnlPnd t0 keep movIng toward
'" " S"1"""" J'' A-J ,hi .,l ,th , f
si net-
failed months ago.
"We favor legislation assuring
that the workers of our nation
receive equal pay for equal work
regardless of ex." (Democrat
pUiform.)
No action In either house on
such legislation.
"We Intend to go forward with
strength and determination I
have." (President Truman, Octo
ber 29, 1948, Harlem, N. Y.)
An anti lynching bill is in a
house committee; and an anti
poll tax bill passed the house but
administration leaders in the Se
nate have refused to put It to a
though they are well, are unwise.
But those who ignore definite sig
nals that something is wrong
take a foolish chance and invite
serious illness and even death.
During summer months, people
who seem tired all the time, lose
weight, and never seem hungry
at mealtime frequently blame the
summer heat and insist there is
nothing they can do about it. It's
true that intense heat and humi
dity can interfere with "pep" and
appetite, but the loss of energy
can also be the sign of such a se
rious disease as tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis has no obvious
symptoms when it first strikes,
but is frequently accompanied by
latigue, Ipss of appetite and loss
of weight. Hence, while a person
who has complaints is busy bla
ming it all on the weather, he
(may be losing valuable time in
fighting his disease.
There are other danger signals
of tuberculosis, which usually
come later, including a cough
that hangs on, pain in the chest,
and spitting up of blood. When
these accompany fatigue and
poor appetite, tuberculosis may
have taken serious hold
If people would get chest x-rays
regularly at least once a year
tuberculosis could be found in an
early stage, before it became
more advanced and more difficult
to cure.
Hot summer days are frequent
ly responsible for bringing out
the lazy streak' in us. The wea
ther might be responsible for ma
king a perso nfeel "dragged out"
all the time and again it may
not. But a constant feeling of ex
haustion might mean tuberculo
sis. Those who suffer from such
fatigue should see the doctor
promptly and find out what is
wrong.
Welfare departments have care
fully rescreened cases now exist
ing and find there is greater need
in many instances than in the
earlier months of the year.
When winter comes there are
bound to be new cases requiring
care but no funds are available.
The children, if not cared for,
soon become delinquents.
POLITICAL CONFLAB-
'The gentleman from way
flown south in Oregon," this epi
gram may soon be addressed to
the president of the U. S. senate,
if the pronouncement of a federal
soothsayer here at the capital
comes true.
"Oregon has gone democratic
and nobody knows it not even
the democrats themselves. This
state is in the 'solid south' col
umn. It's all settled but the for
mality of the election. Why? The
republicans can't be jarred to the
realization that the state (the
state ticket) could go democrat
ic," says the political fortune tel
ler. It all sounds like something
hanging over from the dog days
to those who do not know that he
has an uncanny way of winning
many political bets.
FARM BUREAU
TO CAPITAL
The moving of the Oregon Farm
Bureau Federation from Milton to
Salem this week was celebrated
with a progress caravan of chts
and trucks carrying equipment
and staff of men. Welcome cere
monies led by mayors and cham
ber of commerce officials along
the route reflected the spirit of
the purposes of the organization.
Governor McKay welcomed the
caravan at the conclusion of the
trip.
The federation will be located
in the same building as the Salem
A cam-
GOVERNOR GIVES PEP TALK
Governor Douglas McKay en
dorsed Saturday what he said pro
bably was the most ambitious
program ever proposed for Ore
gon soil conservation, including a
ceaseless war against erosion,
w ith a 00 percent increase in soil
conservation district activities
within the next 2- months.
The governor has asked heads
of state departments concerned
with natural resources to dovetail
their operations with conservation
districts, ''where and whenever
feasible."
BOARD OF CONTROL
A construction operation speed
up at the state penitent ia"y was
demanded by the state board of
control sitting in a special execu
tive meeting Thursday. The board
offered to secure architectural
and engineering assistance for
construction of a proposed new
cell block authorized by the 1949
legislature.
Warden George Alexander de
clined the offer, saying the regu
lar prison staff will be able to
handle the project as they have
done a good job with a similar
cell block nearing completion.
Working specifications for the
proposed cell block, to cost an
estimated $1,000,000, will be pre.
sented to the board this week,
Alexander said.
RECENT LEGAL OPINIONS
Real property of a municipal
corporation held by taxable per
sons under lease executed prior to
July 5, 1947, is subject to taxation
for the fiscal year 1949-1950 . . .
School districts are applicable to
the so-called fair employment
practices act of the 1949 legisla
ture, provided they have the re
ouisite number of teachers em
ployed. The decision was based
on the tact that tney are not in
cluded within the exemption pro
visions ot the statute . . . Nurses
need not be licensed under the
"healing art" law as nursing is
not a healing art ... A retirea
-
circuit judge may receive the in
creased retirement benefits pro
vided by the 1949 legislature even
though he retired prior to enact
ment of the law . . . Medical and
surgical treatment for visually
handicapped persons as prescrib
ed by Oregon law and amended
by the 1949 legislature, is avail
able to such persons of all ages.
Flowers
for all occasions
in season or special
MARY VAN'S
FLOWER SHOP
"OUT WHERE THE
WEST BEGINS...
TUNER DELAYED
Marc M. Saunders, piano tuner
of Walla Walla, writes this paper
to report that he has been de
layed In making his advertised
visit to Heppner, but he plans to
be here shortly.
passed the house April 4, but
there has been no action In the
senate. Finally a far! employ
ment practices bill is tied up In
the house committee.
''We need controls on infla
tion. A Democrat congress will
give us these controls," (Presi
dent Truman, October 23, 1948,
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)
paign will start soon, said Presi
dent Lowell Steen, to back up the
governors of western states in
their fight against the Columbia
River administration power de
velopment scheme.
OREGON DRIVERS
IMPROVING
While the motor vehicle drivers
of the rest of the nation are "step
ping on the gas" more and more
Oregon drivers are holding down
to normal speeds, says Secretary
of State Earl T. Newbry, who
quotes figures from a national
speed study. The study found that
the average motor vehicle travel
ed at a speed of 47.7 miles per
hour in 1918, the 1946 rate was
45.2. In the same itme Oregon ve
hicles reduced their speed from
50.1 to 46.8 miles per hour.
National highway reports re
veal that 92 per cent of Oregon's
passenger vehicles exceed 35
miles per hour, 59 per cent exceed
45 mph and 21 per cent topped
the 55 mile per hour designated
speed.
REGISTER WAR TROPHIES
Several accidents caused by ex
ploding war trophies recently has
caused the bureau of internal re
venue to prepare a new bulletin
notifying the public of the re
quired registration of certain
types of firearms that, in many
instances, were sent or brought
home as war trophies. It is man
datory that firearms of automatic
type must be registered unless
they have been cleared by certifi
cation by a commanding officer,
ft is illegal to transfer arms of
this type except by payment of
1he $200 tax, unless the firearms
have been rendered unservice
able. ,
Penalty for violation of the act
is a fine up to $2000 or imprison
ment up to five years or both
fine and imprisonment.
Driving . . walking
or riding . , you do
oil three in comfort
and style when you
wear Hyer Boots
Come in and try on
a pair today) We
have 69 different
Styles to choose from
GONTY'S
Don't Wait Until Our
Community Is Attacked
by
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, $3.00 a year;
single copies, 10c.
O. G. CRAWFORD
Publisher and Editor
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our Insurance.
Payt up to
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Room, Board, Attendants, Apparatus,
Medicines.
Medical Service
Doctor (M. D. or Osteopath)
Nursing Service
Registered Graduate Nurses, 3 a day at
910.00 per dpy each.
Ambulance Service
126-00 each Hospital Confinement.
lien Lung
Or similar mechanical apparatus.
Blood Transfusions
All usual and customary charges.
Drugs and Medicines
Pays all Drug and Medicine Bills.
Transportation
Automobile, Railroad or Aircraft tc Hos
pital) Patient and Attendant. Special
Plane when necessary,
Bracee and Crutches
A needed.
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losses paid by Cravens, Dargnn & Com
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C. A. RUGGLES
Phone 723 Heppner, Oregon
Flott's Transfer
and Storage
Heppner Ph. 1 12
The Dalles Phone 2635
114 E. 2nd St
Insured Carrier
OREGON WASHINGTON
FURNITURE MOVING
"We Go Anywhere.Anytime"
Fa
rmers
Inquire about our special
blanket liability policy.
Complete liability and
medical coverage on all
operations veh i c 1 e s ,
equipment and livestock
included. -
Turner,
Van Marter
and
Company
Phone 152
Heppner
Oregon
Transferring Cr
Heavy Hauling
Padded Moving
Vans
Storage
Warehouse
U. PandN. P.
Penland Bros.
Transfer Co.
39 SW Oorion Avenue
Phone 338
Pendleton, Ore.
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throughout the notion your tutiuir
ance of neighborly, personalised co
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nearest shopping center. And for the
almost In satisfaction buy house
wares and hardware needs there.
$ UU. till, UT1MM KTitt HMMMst IMOCIITIOH
Heppner Hdw.
& Electric Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hardocoth of
Adams, Minn, were week-end
guests at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Sehwarz. The visitors
were on a tour of the west and him for 50 years.
were going on into British Co
umbia before returning to their
home. Mr. Hardecoth is a nephew
of Mr. Sehwarz who had not seen
COWBOYS and GALS
Now is the time to have your boots put in
shape for Rodeo.
WE ALSO POLISH BOOTS
Farra's Shoe Service
Heppner, Oregon
Protect Yourself And Children
Stop at all school crossings
and give children the
right-of-way. If you don't
stop, there may be an
accident. You might become
involved in a costly dam
age suit or subject to crim
inal prosecution. What's
worse, a child may lose his
life or his happiness.
See us for all types of
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C. A. RUGGLES
Blaine E. Isom Insurance Agency
Phone 723 Heppner
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
JOS. J. NYS
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Peters Dldg., Willow Street
Heppner, Oregon
Call Settles Electric
for all kinds of Electrical Work
New and Repair
Shop phone 2253 lit Willow &
Cha.-.e oti'cets. lies. Phone 2512
J. O. TURNER
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Phone 173
Hotel Heppner Building
Heppner, Oregon
Carpentry and I
Cement Work
By Day or Contract
Bruce Bothwell
Phone 845 I
J
P. W. MAHONEY
ATTORNEY AT LAW
General Insurance
Heppner Hotel Building
Willow Street Entrance
J.O. PETERSON
Latest Jewelry & Gift Goods
Watches, Clocks, Diamonds
Expert Wntch & Jewelry
fiepairlng
Heppner, Oregon
Jack A. Woodhall
Doctor of Dental Medicine
Office First Floor Bank Blclg.
Phone 2342 Heppner
Veterans of Foreign
Wars
Meetings 2nd & 4t h Mondays
at 8:00 p.m. in Legion Hall
Dr. L. D. Tibbies
OSTEOPATHIC
Physician & Surgeon
First National Bank Building
Res. Ph. 1162 Office Ph. 492
Saw Filing Cr
Picture Framing
O. M. YEAGER'S
SERVICE STORE
A.D.McMurdo,M.D.
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON
Trained Nurse Assistant
Office in Masonic Building
Heppner, Oregon
Turner, Von Marter
and Company
GENERAL
INSURANCE
Dr. C. C. Dunham
CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN
Office No. 4 Center St.
House Cals Made
Home Phone 2583 Office 2572
Phelps Funeral
Home
Licensed Funeral Directors
Phone 1332 Heppner, Oregon
C. A. RUGGLES Representing
Blaine E. Isom
Insurance Agency
Phone 723 Heppner, Ore.
Heppner City
Cnnnril eeti Flrt Monday
OUnCII Each Month
Citizens having mailers for
discussion, please bring them
before the Council. Phone 2572
Dr. J. D. Palmer
DENTIST
Office upstairs Rooms 1112
First National Bank Bldg.
Phones: Office 783, Home 932
Heppner, Oregon
Morrow County
Abstract & Title Co.
INC.
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE
TITLE INSURANCE
Ofllca In Feten Building
N. D. BAILEY
Cabinet Shop
Lawn Mowors Sharpened
Sewing Machines Repaired
Phone 1485 for appointment
or call at shop.
RALPH E.CURRIN
ATTORNEY AT LAW
First National Bank Bldg.
Phone 2632
Walter B. H inkle
REAL ESTATE
Farms, Busines, Income Prop
erty. Trades for Valley & Coast.
Income Tax Returns
Arlington, Oregon
Morrow County
tmirf Meet-l first Wodneltday
WUUrr ot i,nch Month
Oonnty Jml-e Off!c Honm
Monday, Wedneiday, Friday B a.m.
to 6 p.m.
Tttuday, Thursday, Saturday Fora
non only
RICHARD J. O'SHEA, M. D.
Physician and Surgeon
2 Church Street
Telephone 1152
DR. J. D. PALMER Dentist
Rms. 11-12 1st Nat. Bank Bldg.
Ph.: Office 783, Home 932
Heppner: Monday, Tuesday.
Friday, Saturday.
Arlington: Wed. and Thurs.
vote. An anti segregation bill
Ah, yen, lest we forget!