PACE FOUR HERALD AND NEWS, KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON ;fljttli anb 3fcUr$ Today'5 m,e Kerses . (From Matthawe VII) ' FRANK JENKINS MALCOLM EPLXV Editor Manadnf Editor Entered u eeeoad oUh matter at U poeteHloe ot KIama Felle. Ore., ob Aufuit to. 1B06. under act at coaireu, March a. lira UBSCJIIPTION RATUl n)onln Tie By mall jer 87.90 By mall . a month ts U or Moo 1? B carrier . 3utalda Klamath. Lake. Modoc. Staklyou counUaa ear 7 00 A temporary combination of the Evening Herald and the . Klamath Newe. Pubilahad every afternoon except Sunday at Esplanade and Pine atreeu, Klamath Falla. Orefon. by the Herald Publlahlnt Co. and the Newa PubUiblna Company. Member. Aeeoclated Praia Member Audit Bureau Circulation Today's Roundup By MALCOLM EPLEY IF ANYBODY hereabouts has an idea the war is all but over, he should take another look at the situation in China. While we have had our eyes on Europe, nnd the amphibious operations against the Japanese in the Pacific, the Japs have made enormous gains in China, driv ing back American and Chi nese forces and taking our vital air bases that could play such an important part in bombing Japan proper. All of this is happening In a period of military and po litical confusion in China and in its relationship with the TJ. S. No effective stand has EPLEY been made against the recent Japanese ad vances, which have cut China In two, and the Japs are now in a position to menace the supply lines to Chungking. We must not underestimate this situation as a probable factor in prolonging the war. Let's not kid ourselves. Success against the Japs in the islands, and in the B-29 bombings of Tokyo, make thrilling news, but the Nip ponese have been having "their successes, too. In extending their continental strength, they have created a situation that will cost many more American lives, much more American materiel, and many more American dollars, than we have been estimating in our optimistic dreaming. So, on this December 7, Pearl Harbor day, the realistic person is not only grateful for the grand victories won by our fighting men in the Pacific, but pledges his support and prayers for our forces who still have a long way to go to reduce a still-powerful Japan' to submis sion. . , - . e e " Where Does Responsibility . End? DURING the ejection campaign a terrific ef fort was made to make Americans feel their responsibilities in the matter of voting. But sometimes, we think that too many citizens let their sole contribution to the public welfare be their mark of an "X" in front of the names of their favorite candidates at election time. There are a lot of other things to be done things that take time, and effort, and money. The number of such tasks in any community it great, yet it is often observed that the burden is carried by a relative few. In every war bond campaign, in every civic drive, in every effort of this nature, the workers who show up are pretty much the same people. Now, we think that many people who might give their services to such efforts fail to do so because of timidity. To any such, we suggest that they offer- to help, at any rate. The chances are good that they will find their services enthusiastically welcomed. But there: are unquestionably others who simply go their selfish ways, benefiting from the public welfare' efforts of others and giving little or nothing themselves. Their interest in their community, their church, their local school, their state and their country is pretty much confined to the idea that they be left strictly alone to get as much out ot these things as they can and give as little back as they can. e e e a Taxpaying J SPEAKING of a consciousness of public re sponsibility, we have always had the idea it is good for all cithjens to have to pay a few taxes, and to know that they are paying them. Hidden or indirect taxes may raise a lot of money, but they do not make the taxpayer realize that government costs money. When he has to help dig up the money, he will lend his bit to the public opinion that demands that the people who spend that cash should do it economically and efficiently. Taxes may be tough, but they are good for our souls. (from Matthews VII) Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what Judgment ye Judge, ye shall be Judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why bcholdest thou the mote that In thy brother's eye, but considered not the beam that is in thino own eye? . , Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then thou Shalt see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. Give not that which is holy unto the ilogs. neither cast ye your pearls before sw.ne, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. Ask and it shall be given unto you; seek and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you. News Behind ihe News By PAUL MALLON WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 The cold fanaticism of the nazi defense is noticeable in the little observed fact that today, six months after the invasion of France (June 6), they still hold four larsc French ports and some of the smaller Belgian landings. They possess Lorient with possibly 25,000; St. Nazalre with 30,000, tne river entrance to Bordeaux with 20,000, and also at Dunkerque. These large bodies of suicide troops have been supplied by air from Germany to some extent, although winter wind and weather have lately made that task more difficult. Some boats from Spain may have slipped into St. Nazaire with food, at least. An occasional sub marine Is reputed to have taken in medical sup plies and others also to all four points. e e e Raid Farms ' TO supplement their meager stores the strong forces sally forth at night and raid the farms miles beyond their defense lines. We have not attempted, to attack these places, as their reduction would be costly and we are now opening other better ports to full traffic. The growing use of Antwerp will soon show effect upon the Aachen' line. Why these nazis fight with such suicidal stubbornness in the face, of coming death not only for themselves but their cause is a sub ject of study by the most eminent authorities here because the course of the war, and its European duration, depends largely on this factor. Any idea that Germans are extraordin ary people is pure nonsense. Their troops now are less than ordinary and include even the physically . unfit. Determination is impressed upon them and they are a people accustomed to-following orders. . . Hitler In Background STORIES that Hitler is dead or Insane may not be accurate. Yet he has gone1 into the background and Hlmmler has carried through a lastditch mobilization of the people, which Is maintaining discipline. . The Prussian generals have been able' to maintain army morale throughout the retreat from France, the Balkans and eastern France. This retreat was sold to the soldier and the people as an orderly withdrawal to reduce the length of the fighting line for the final battles near home, and to some extent it was. While they lost a lot of men (30,000 to 40, 000 nazis are still on the Aegean islands) the generals maintained complete authority. With Himmler functioning ruthlessly through his secret police at home and the Prussians holding the men in uniform, the preservation of this fictitious morale can continue until physically crushed by us. Another factor has helped them. The United Nations agreement to insist upon unconditional surrender left the masses ho loophole except subservience and encouraged last-ditch resist ance. . ; ' e e - e a:. . Resist Moderation AUTHORITIES, here -have continued to resist moderation "--the terms because they knew this was what Germany has been playing for now, for more than a year. To do so would seem to be capitulation. Indeed, what , terms could be popularly acceptable, without military occupation, which amounts to uncon ditional surrender. Excellent military men back from the front think ; the kind of ruthless pressure we are maintaining now. will bring the nazi soldiers to their knees- within two months. Authorities . here generally agree with Churchill that the full crushing power of our spring drive must be imposed upon the nazis before the Hlmmler Prussian-military hold on their morale is broken. Certainly the condition calls for Increasing our '' hard and ruthless power and the utmost our- 'chasing of bonds at home to furnish that power. SIDE GLANCES cowl taw vt ha eiavict, wc t. m. .to. u. a pat, orr. "My aunt is so mysterious iilmut where my Utile baby sister came from llml I'm biKiniiing to think she doesn't know I" County Court Group To Attend Meeting Members of the county court, accompanied by State Senator Marshall Cornett and State Rep resentative Rose Poole, left this afternoon for Bend to attend a meetinc of the second district. Association ot Oregon Counties. Numerous matters of common county Interest will be discussed, including possible legislation coming up at the 1045 state as sembly session. The counlv offi cials throughout the district were asked to bring their legis lative representatives. Stato Hepresentittlve Henry Scmon s In Portland on business and will bo unable to attend the meeting. The move to put farm ve hicles on rubber was bciitin In 1932, nnd within eight years 80 per cent of the nation's tractors were changed from sleel to rubber-tired wheels. Tests show the shift saves from 25 to 33 13 per cent In operating costs, and cuts operating time by one-third. ClnaslMori Ada Brine Result Telling The Editor Leltera reite here muat net be mere than tea wore In Itnalrt. muel be writ tin ltaiol en ONI 110a el the aner only, arte muel be elanee. Oenlrlbullene lolhmMa their rulee, art warmlt wel- NEED FOR GREATNESS KLAMATH FALLS, Ore., CCu the Edllor) 1 read the urtlclo In Saturday nlfc'.lt's paper In regard to tho notion of the American Legion post of Hood River In removing the names ol auUHui of Japanese ancestry from their memorial list, it guvo nut a feel ing of utter and absolute r dis gust lit anything so uiipiinclpluit unci small from an organization ot its size. Surely tlieio boys that arc fighting side by sltlu with the rest of our brave defender have already pinned the add lest by renouncing their Jaiianexe blood and if they tire not emitted to the same gratitude and apprecia tion as tho others, they hIiduUI have never boon allowed to en ter tho services o( the United States. Personally, I have never cured for the Japanese, as a race, and 1 think it a great mistake thai they were ever allowed to enter this country at all, but 1 do think It Is beneath us to use cheap, despicable trick in an attempt to cover our o w n neglect, conceit and bigotry. Had we been the wise, tiir-si'i'lni! na tion that we prided ourselves upon, wc would never have been in our present situation. 1 have two -tuns oversea, one of them at the front In France. They are of German decent ami If this I to be the order of tilings, I'm beiilnnliiK lo wonder how soon It will lni until they are not recognized as true Amer icans. Now, we are having to prove to the world that we arc ureal. All rlKht, let in lie t; r.-it t f In everything, our way of thinking, our action and our conviction and loyalty, and last, but not least, our fairness. Let us be so ercnl that wc have no need to bo petty. Slneerelv vour, EDITH CAI.PiTTS. 030 Prospect St. 1 INUB191, lipl ' SERVING OVERSEAS mm& WASHINGTON, Doe. 7 ,') Men under 10 years of iigo me now going oversea tin liiliinliy and armored replacements, Un tier-secretary of War I'uUuw ,n dlselouod today. This represent a change In policy, necoMllaled by urgent military requirements, Patterson told hi new conference, "How long It will bo necessary to do this depends entirely 0n the course of the war," lie said Patterson elled a diminishing supply of men over 10 being In ducted while the tempo of war has Increased sharply, "It I another cao of supply and demand with the demand gradually outweighing the tup ply," ho explained. In January, he said, of every 100 men being Inducted anil trained a Infantry and ariuoreil replacements, till could ho sent oversea ofler training, while the other 20 those tiiulor 10 ro nialned In tho United States un til they became ID. OBITUARY ( MAUI t A. CAM! HON Chariot A. 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Attorneys for three' defend ants answered neither "yes" nor "no." After taking the poll, Justice Proctor called in the Jury and remarked that he had "an im portant announcement to make." He asked that the announce ment be received in silence and that there be no demonstration. Then he said: "In view of the death of Chief Justice Elcher in the midst of this trial, and the circumstances WOOD It NOT Rationed ot Dorris, Calif. Red Fir and Pine Bjaps for Sale. No Llmiil See Burt Petersee or inquire at Long-Bell Office developed here today, the court feels compelled to discontinue wc mm aim iormauy declare a mistrial." . Thr trial 1-a tt with 30 defendants. One later "ni ana wiree won severances. After announcing his decis ion. Justine Prnplnr n.larf 4t. ... - - - I. V-4 iic Jurors not to speak in any way ouuui yuur impressions, your views or any conclusions you may have reached in this case." He further directed the Jur- -, - - -uiHiuiB immediately. 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