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The MILL CITY ENTERPRISE LINCOLN S LEGACY MILL CITY. OREGON IK)N PETERSON. PublUMr Entered an wecond-clasB matter November 10, 1944 at the post office at Mill City, Oregon, under the Act of March 3, 1879. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: One insertion for 50c or three for »1 00. The Enterprise will not be responsible for more than one incorrect in sertion. Errors in advertising should be reported immediately. Display Advertising 45c column inch. Political Advertising 75c inch. NATIO NA L EDITORIAL ¿ZZ1 I A SSO c U a T ION V W I I J U NIWSPAMR PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION "I HE PAPER THAT HAS NO ENEMIES HAS NO FRIENDS." —George Put am. Forces for Brotherhood By IRVING DILLIARD, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Whether the late George Washington Carver of Tus kegee and the National Conference of Christians and Jews were ever linked together, we do not know. But it is appropriate that they be related now. The National Conference of Christians and Jews works for brother hood among men and the famous Negro scientist prac ticed brotherhood. Both receive special attention annu ally at the forepart of each year. lattiMo tot American Democracy. lac. The Carver birthplace site at Diamond Grove, near Joplin, Mo., has been set aside by the Federal Government for preservation. For this thanks are due in large part to Richard Pilant, former Missourian, and it will prob TELL IT TO THE INFANTRY For the United States—unless w« ably be due to Mr. Pilant if a replica of the log cabin “With my eyes wide open, I’m dream are mistaken—appears to be on the 1 home is constructed there. The cabin, in which Carver verge of engaging in warlike acts ing . . .” was born in slavery, was torn down, and presumably in —Line from a popular song. against Red China (blockade of the China coast, possible support to Chi formation about it was lost. Mr. Pilant, however, kept The nation’s hopes are up. ’s invaders), with or without bene on the trail of data and now has turned up facts as to “With resoluteness and firmness ang fit of a formal war declaration, uni exact size (it was 16 feet by 16 feet, and 8 feet high), America under President Eisen laterally perhaps if UN refuses to go location and general appearance. This is the reward of hower has set out to win the peace along. Armed resistance in Korea without involving our country in a was under sanction of United Nations a man who has spent a great deal of his own time and third world war. We hope to re no little money in advancing the Carver memorial. duce the drain on our manpower and and action was precipitate because of the strain on our economic system, the urgency of the situation; but that Development of a memorial such as that which is and has provoked criticism of the Presi to get relief from tension. . .” slowly taking form at Diamond Grove emphasizes the dent Truman for engaging in war, Those words are from a David Law without a declaration by Congress. common virtues of all men. These are virtues which rence in U.S. News and Now there is plenty of time, time not transcend race and religion, virtues that know no color World editorial Report and its tone is typical only for Congress to act, but time also line. The National Conference of Christians and Jews of many other comments in national for the people to debate the question works for a better America and so do individuals who publications and Oregon newspapers. of how deeply they want the country give themselves to such causes as the Carver memorial, People seem to be gratified because to become involved in war wtih Red they sense a “change,” even though China. Belligerent congressmen and down in the Missouri Ozarks. few seem to know the full meaning of Editorial Comments o SAFETY CHECK 4 WAY 3. Replace leaking valve core*... replace misting valve capt. 1. ROTATE TIRES. There't a Science lo "which-one-goet- where" »hot addi Ihoutandt of extra milet lo each lire. 4. Inflate all fires to proper recommended hot-weather pressure. Careful inspection and cleaning of rolling surface. “Saving YOUR Tires Is OUR Business” Philippi Tire Service Mehama, Oregon KDOOXUCtQi K'.XiX >(')! >( lOOOCtCDCXIXDOMMXMKMXDCXMXinXDtDaMnafl 1288 STATE ST. 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Because Dr. Pang, the victim had February 12, 1953 died on a Navy ship where he was removed after the attack, the Army took no action to bring the assailant to justice. Finally the Christian-Cen tury demanded that the authorities recognize the seriousness of this case and not allow it to be whitewashed. An Army court-martial has now been held, witnesses have testified to the unspeakably brutal details, the lieutenant has been found guilty of “assault with intent to commit griev ous bodily harm”—and has been sen tenced to two years at hard labor and dismissal from the Army. We do not know what legal techni calities or ether motivations may have determined so mild a charge and so incredibly light a sentence or what long-held arrogance toward a people looked on as “gooks” may have formed the background to this shocking crime. But we are not surprised at the words of the leading Presbyterian mission ary in Korea: This will be the biggest blow to Christianity in Asia since it was in troduced by the first missionaries. Korean Christians are reported stunned by the sentence. American Christians should be equally stunned by the report that weeks after the crime the victim’s family (including a wife driven insane by a Communist beating) were huddled in a Pusan slum and had not even received a call from anyone in the Army—since, as a spokesman explained, “no adminis trative procedures have been drawn” to handle this sort of thing. There should be the strongest public protest against the gross mishandling of the case from beginning to end. This is not something from the annals of Soviet brutality, against which verbal protests beat in vain. It is within the power of aroused publi? opinion to bring about official recog nition of its full seriousness and of America’s full responsibility in “this sort of thing.”—From Christian Sci ence Monitor. Girl Scouts Investiture Held Wednesday Eve Detroit-Idanha Girl Scouts held an investiture ceremony at the Detroit school Wednesday under the direction of Mrs. Helen Baughn, scout leader. The following girls were invested: Rebecca Stoll. Mary Witt, Jan Ruther ford, Caroline Lady, Patricia Lute, and Donna Stevens. As entertainment the older scouts directed by Alice Fryer presented a play on the gymnasium stage. Mothers of the girls were invited and refreshments were served follow ing the program, ASTHMA COUGHS Don t let difficult breathing, coughing and wheezing, due to recurring spasms of Bronchial Asthma or simple Bronchitis ruin your sleep and energy without trying MENDACO. Works through your blood to help loosen and remove thick, strangling mucus. Thus usually allays coughing which permits freer breathing and sounder sleep Oet MENDACO under money back guar antee at druggists. From where I sit... fy Joe Marsh Just a Little "Outdated" Back in December we sent out our yearly calendar. It listed the last date for renewing drivers’ licenses, and things like the dates for registering to vote, when the hunting and fishing seasons open — even suggested you note down the wife's birthday, too. I figured dates like these were important to keep in mind —and this was a good way to do it. Un fortunately, it now turns out I never really paid close attention to my own calendar! Not ’til today that is — so here I am not able to drive the car this weekend until I get my driver's license renewed on Monday! From where I sit, I guess good advice, like charity, should begin at home. I’m always advising all of you to worry less about your neighbor* (what they do, or say. and whether or not they should enjoy a temperate glass of beer) and pay more attention to whether you yourself are doing the right thing. Guess I’ll “make a note” to follow my own formula! ( opy right, 1953, United States Breuers Foundation Mill City Auto Supply YOl R 35c Heart or Tongue, lb. the change. Folks are pleased that Eisenhower is “doing something”; they are not so much concerned about just what. Maybe they don’t want to know. For there is an undertone of despera tion in their eagerness to approve the new administration’s policies, to be convinced that any change is a good change. Objective criticism of such controversial items as de-neutraliza- tion of Formosa or repudiation of “secret” agreement is met testily, shrugged-off like a gadfly conscience. Folks seem to say to themselves, “It’s got to be right! It’s just got to work!” The tragedy is that they may be1 kidding themselves. Wishful-think ing can be fatal. We can lull our-1 selves with the opiate of false secur ity only to find ourselves in for a i rugged awakening. Reduce the drain on our manpower? I That’s great' But there's little pros pect for this dream to come true when the most powerful man in Congress and perhaps in the U.S., Senator Rob ert A. Taft, says that if it seems ad visable to assist Chiang Kai-shek’s forces to land on the mainland “WE WOULD HELP AND SEND TROOPS TO DO IT.” Reduce the strain on our economic system? We're for that! But there’s not much chance when the chairman of the senate foreign relations com mittee. Alexander Wiley, wants to send jets and more arms and ammo tO Formosa while PRESENT U.S. I OUTPUT IS INSUFFICIENT EVEN TO MEET CURRENT COMMIT MENTS. Get relief from tension? What cruel joke is THIS! I.et us have done with euphemisms and do the American people the honor of plain talk, as we have done the Europeans the honor of plain talk. This is no time for pleasant dreams, but for wide-open eyes on the facts. | 2—THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE Phone 1652 21 HOUR SERVIC E On February 12, we celebrate the birthday oi the Emancipator, Abrahcm Lincoln—a great American, who is an ever-increasing inspiration to all oi us. We join with the rest oi America in paying homage to this Man of the People, who died a martyr to the cause oi making our nation strong. Mountain States Power Co. "A Self-Supportine. Tax-Paying. Fri ate Enterprise"