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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 12, 1945)
Supporters Of Merger Await Truman Views Bv EDWIN B. HAAKINSON , WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (JP) Senate supporters of a single department of national defense ' turned a hopeful ear today to r ward President Truman and a cold shoulder in the direction of the house. Presidential Secretary Charles O. Ross said yesterday Mr. Tru man probably, would send his views on ine suDjeci u ipnoi hill before next week's uunst ' mas recess. And at least one nrononcnt of plans to consoli date all land, sea and air forces : under a single cabinet post said he was confident the White House message would favor the ; idea. He asked not to be quoted by name, however. Potent Voices Meanwhile, two potent voices in the senate were raised against identical bills introduced in the house earlier this week calling for an independent air force with cabinet status. The bills were offered by Chairman An drew J. May (D-Ky.) and uan Vinson (D-Ga.) of the house mil itary and naval committees as their answer to army-navy mer ger suggestions. Senator Hill (D-Ala.), demo cratic whip and staunch advo cate of unification, said the May-Vinson proposals "would . make the present situation , worse." - "Under it instead of two sep arate commands at Pearl Har bor, we would have had three," the Alabama senator told a re porter. "There would be more jack of coordination, more, sep aratism, and more lack of team play." Legion Heads Attend Meet TULELAKE Al Houseman, Redding, commander of district No. 2, American Legion and Mrs. Helen Sherman, Yreka, district president of the auixiliary, were official visitors at a district meeting held here Sunday, De cember 9. -Delegates were pres ent from Dunsmuir, weea, Yreka, Greenview, Weaverville and Tulelake. Ruth Kadous, rehabilitation chairman for the auxiliary, -reported that the box sent annual ly at Christmas time for veter ans naa been sent to me aistriDU tion center at Redding. Olney Rudd, commander of Tulelake post No. 164, presided at the Legion session with Mrs. Naomi Kurtz, president of the : auxiliary in the chair. . Following the : business meet- ings, 100 hosts and guests-gath ered for dinner at the Roosevelt. Toastmaster for the evening was Clark w. i ensler, past command er of the Dost - The annual Christmas party attended by 200 was an event of Tuesday night, planned by both organizations. Potluck at 7 o'clock was followed by an ex change of guts from the tree. Jap Repatriates Board Liner Enroute Home v.- . This Is the Hiyarama family and friends, one of the groups of Japanese repatriates who boarded the liner Matsonia in Seattle for removal to Japan. Most came from Texas internment camps. (AP Wirephoto). (Continued from Page One) War Vets Invited To Attend Meeting A 'special school - of instruc tion for all fourth district Amer ican Legion post service officers will be' conducted in Klamath Falls Thursday from 1:30 to p. -m. under the supervision of Harry Stengel, state chairman of the rehabilitation commission, Following the special class will be a banquet at the Wil- lara notel with a general meet ing at 7:45 in the high school auditorium- Veterans and their families and friends are invited to attend the meeting. The average capacity of Amer ican oil refineries is about 8,- uuu.uuu Darreis a aay. TP. Rabbits just don't know about Shell Heating Oil. So they grow fur to keep warm and first thing they know some woman it wearing their hide. To save your hide from the cold, phone the Shell man to deliver cory warmth eco nomical, dependable, dean burning Shell Heating Oil. Shell Oil Co., Inc., 953 Spring St. Phono 4121 frT SHELLlifJTMtf ii .mill. "fl mmr nn Villi present methods of handling in dustrial disputes results in sweeping changes, it may be taken for granted that they will be RADICAL changes changes that ultra-conservatives WON'T like. " IF it is gone .into honestly and innrlv with th wplfarp of the WHOLE public the guid ing motive, this idea of a fact finding board has great possi bilities IF the boards are made up of men able enough, fair- minded- enough and COURA GEOUS enough to get the facts ACCURATELY and present them to the public FEARLESS LY. If that were done, the LARGE and INFLUENTIAL body of un prejudiced public opinion that really does exist in this country would be pretty certain to FORCE a settlement that would be fair and decent. THIS much should be under- - stood: - The public meaning by "pub lic" this large and influential body of unprejudiced good citi zens that really DOES exist is becoming FRIGHTENED by the direction , Industrial disputes in America are- taking. . It is too close to civil WAR-a'nd we're fed up by now with war in all its forms. SOMETHING is pretty likely to be done, and without wise leadership it may take shapes that will be acutely .unpleasant. "Blue" Baby's Condition Grave BALTIMORE. Dec. 12 (JP)- The condition of Judy Hackman, Z, Buckley, Wash.', blue baby, was described as critical today by Dr. Erwin L.- Crosby; assis tant director of the Johns Hop- Kins hospital. The child was operated on Saturday morning by Dr. Alfred Blalock, professor of surgery at Hopkins, in an attempt to aug ment her dificient supply of oxy genated blood. , METHODISTS LEAD SALEM. Dec. 12 (JPl Stu- dents at Willamette university belong to" 22 religious denomina tions, frol. 'John L. Knight, university religious counsellor, said today- MethodBts lead with 218 mem bers on the campus. Other lead ing denominations are Fresbv- terian 92. Episcopal 35, Catholic nn n . . - i .DoiHist ou oongregauonai 22, ana iuineran zi. Anise seed, now baked in rolls and found to be good for colicky babies, is mentioned in the Bible. SKILLED MECHANICS WANTED! Southern Pacific, the West's big gest railroad, has plenty of good lobs open at many places along the line for skilled macninists.carmen, pipefitters, signalmen, plumbers, boilermakers, and sheet metal workers. Good pay, good working conditions, plenty of big extras, like insurance ana pass privileges, hospital and medical care, fine retirement pension plan. See S.P. today a good outfit to be with. Plenty of work. Johnson Freed On $100b Bond Robert Earl Johnson, 33, who was booked at the county jail tor assault wnne armed witn s dangerous weaDon after a shoot ing fray at Lucca's cafe Monday night, has been released on $1000 cash bond. Although the complaint against the ex-serviceman has been signed by Ray McKay, at whom Johnson fired one wild shot, no formal charges had been placed against him this morning. Johnson was arrested by state police shortly after the shooting. He had fired at McKay but missed when Mrs. Lilly May Mc Kay leaped between the two men and grabbed Johnson's arm. Government Has Town For Sale PORTLAND, Dec. 12 (JP) ine government nas a town for sale. The reconstruction finance corporation omce here an nounced that a surplus town complete witn cnurcnes, stores, factory, and homes for 1000 fam ilies is on sale. The town lies midway be tween Las Vegas and Boulder aam, ev., and covers the fa cilities operated by Basic Mag nesium, Inc., during the war. Roosevelt Tavern Changes Ownership TULELAKE Roosevelt tav ern on the Alturas hiehwav near Hatfield, changed owner- snip effective this week. Sale of the tavern bv William Buttolch, formerly of Redding, to Clarence - Shilato. James Brownfield and Harry Hein, all of Klamath Falls, was an nounced today. No considera tion was given. The new owners stated they . would offer bar. service daily and dining service each day except Wednesday. Christmas Mailing Picks Up Here Christmas mailing is Dickine up at the Klamath Falls Dost office as December 25th draws nearer. Long tables have been nlaced in the lobby for the convenience of patrons, in case packages need to be re-wrapped. jc our more veterans nave been added to aid with the season's extra business. They are Rollin A. Sparrocks, clerk; Lewis H. Luking, Martin D. Froid and Oren C. Lewis, carriers. l TO DIE THE HAGUE. Dec. 12 (JP) Anton Mussert. leader of the Dutch nazi party, was sentenced to deatn by a special court to day following his conviction on charges of collaborating with the Germans. PROMOTED WASHINGTON. Dec. 12 (IP) President Truman today nom inated Capt. Jack Duncan of Tacoma, Wash., for promotion to tne rank of rear admiral. The porcupine is slow and stupid and these characteristics have been the salvation of more than one lost hunter and woods man. Of all the forest animals the "porky" is the only one which an unarmed man, sick from hunger and exposure, can kill with a stick or a stone. OP-2I5 thtbifdlf Southern Pacific See or write Trainmaster, S. P. Station, Klamath Falls, or nearest S. P. Agent. ALTAMONT NURSERY 2767 Altomont Shrubs Evergreens Landscaping Pruning C. W. DAVIS Res. 948 Prospect Phone 4535 Ford Rejects Wage Demand DETROIT, Dec. 12 (JP) The Ford Motor company informed the CIO United Auto Workers today that it did not believe this was "the time" for settling their general wage problem. "We feel that a general in crease such as you propose." a Ford statement to the union said, "would amount to a very heavy mortgage on the future of all of us." Ford gaVe its statement to the union on the latter s demand for a 30 per cent -wage increase a few hours after President Tru man had named his fact-finding board to inquire into the Gen eral Motors strike based on the same union demand. The Ford answer to the UAW- CIO said the company felt any discussion on wages must "con sider our joint ability" to In crease and attain full productions- The company said it would need further time to study the union's "company security" pro posal providing for discharge of leaders of wildcat strikers and financial penalties against par ticipants. Old Man With White Beard To Take i, i,1 Christmas Orders (Continued from Page One) of handling it was a ticklish one, Hal Ogle, KFPA superintendent, reported, as the limbs were stiff with ice and snow and the least jar would snap them off. California Oregon Power com pany has offered to furnish help in erecting the tree. . An SOS for outdoor lights and decorations is being sent out by the tree committee and any one having such to lend for this occasion is requested to call 3263. The chamber of commerce urges everyone with the neces sary paraphernalia to decorate and light Christmas trees this year. Due to incomplete sup plies of wiring, sockets and col ored lights there will be no con test in home decorating for 1945. but again in 1D46 this tra dition will be resumed, it was announced. . ; ANTI-RACKETEERING ACT ' WASHINGTON.. Dec. 12 UP)! The house today approved legis lation applying the 1934 anti- racketeering act to labor unions. The action, taken by a voice vote, sends the bill to the senate. That chamber once before had refused to approve a similar house-passed bill. fc m. :L rt ferd S3 Box Office Open 6:45 ENDS TONITE! WlltH WsltM Hailts Aim lixttr Dm AaoVtwi Storts Thursday! PLUS! "LOUISIANA GAL" 1 Grand Jury To Meet Monday Originally slated for tomor row, the grand jury for the De cember term of circuit court will meet Monday to consider cases which have como up since the Inst meeting in Juno. The same men, with one ex ccption, who wore on the Inst grand jury have been held over lor tins term, u. r. L,awton, who is no longer a resident of Klam ath county, has been removed from the panel . and another Jury man will be selected to take lis place Monday, Charles Thomas is foreman of the jury and other members are Clinton Landis, Donald Smith, Edward P. Ivory, George Blohn and C. C. Colvln- At present the district attor ney's office has 29 cases to bring before the grand jury. Witness es In the cases are to be called and the state's evidence out lined. The jury will then de cide whether to return indict ments or not true bills. Some of the 29 cases may be cleared up before the jury meets. Jap To Testify In McVay Trial WASHINGTON. Dec. 12 (JP) Commander Ike Hashimoto, for mer Japanese naval officer, will testify tomorrow in the court martial of Captain Charles B. McVay, third, prosecution offi cials announced today. Hashimoto was skipper of the Japanese submarine 1-58. which Japanese sources have said sunk the IndianaiMlis as she wu en route from Guam to Leyte short ly after midnight last July 30. He was flown here from Tokyo for Interrogation In connection with McVay's trial. McVay, the skipper of the In dianapolis, Is being tried on charges of inefficiency and neg ligence In the loss of his ship, Klamath Spuds Travel To Japan Klamath Falls potatoes travel far. Today the Klamath County chamber of commerce received an empty spud sack stamped "5th Marine Division, Kyushu, Japan," together with a letter. The letter was from Col. Ber nard Dubel, former command- j ing omcer at me ivianiain runs : Marine Barracks. He said he 1 was poking around the galley of ' headquarters service troop, Sth I marine division, wnen ne spied the 100-pound sack of Klamath Russets, packed by Cal-Ore Packing company. He returned the empty sack to the chamber of commerce to let the people know they are helping to feed the marines in Japan. Mercury Hits Seasonal Low (Continued from Page One) an additional hazard- There was a total snow depth this morning of 72 Inches at Odell lake, 75 at Sun mountain, and 44 at Gov ernment Camp. Minimum temperatures re ported by the commission today include: Odell lake, 15; Santiam junction, 20; Government Camp, 18; Grants Pass, 32; Bend, 19; Roseburg, 36; Eugene, 34; The Dalles, 32; Portland, 28; Salem, 24; Astoria, 31; Coqullle, 33; . Pendleton, 34; John Day, 19; j Burns, id; Meacnam, it, natter, 20; La Grande, 28. The readine here is from the state highway department atj Altamont. The CAA report here was 15 degrees above zero. . Wednesday. Pee. 12. ,1948 HERALD AND NEWS TWO To Bremarton PhM 2c Clyde McCraw, USN, loft Mon day for the navy separation cen ter at Bremerton. Wash., to re ceive his discharge. Mr. mid Mrs. McCraw and daughter, Bar bara Jean, 14,. will return 'to their homo in ltunmuui, ma, They have resided In Klamath Falls the past 14 months. Bar bara Jean is member of the KUHS band and also of Jobs Daughters, Discharged TSgt. Jim Wright hits recently been dis charged from the army separ ation center at rort JiicKson, a. C. Sgt- Wright was inducted in April, 1943, and udvlses that ho will return to work nt Weyor haeusor Camp 0, Beutty, on his return. Horn Donald Foster, recent ly discharged from tho navy, is visiting his mother, L,ctna ros ter, 303 Prescott. He joined the navy In June, 1941, and served before his discharge on tho USS Portland, Radio Program Tho League of Women Voters will be fea tured on a radio program to be broadcast December 13, 8:30 to 9:30 p. m. over tho AliHirlcan Broadcasting company. Shopping Mrs. Hazel Knlina of Maun was shopping in Klam ath Falls yesterday. HKiKtfU 4 Continuous Dally. Optn 12i30 NOW PLAYING! 111 Doors Open 1:30-6:45 HURRY! LEAVES TODAY! BiunniTfinBLIIP nnirjGD thursdayi S THIPRIVAHIOVH rvv? r mi - aim USRsm Lady Eaglts Tho lady Kngles club win meet rruiuy at c;iu u. in. In the lower FOE hall This will bo a Christmas parly, potluck luncheon and gifts. Visiting Mrs. B. D, Mlnklor of Sun Franclxco Is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. William L. Whytal of Ltikcshoro drive dur ing tho holiday season- Shopping Among the Christ mas shoppers In Klmniith Falls Tuesday was Mrs, Hugh o Con nor of Merrill, From the VslUy Mr- and Mrs. Koglnuld Thomas of Lsn gall valley were shopping In Klamath Falls Tuesday, Store Party The stuff of Wliytul's shop, will hold lis mi nimi Cht'lstmns party Thursduy evening at Sui'l's. Highway Commission Will Open Bids SALEM, Dec. 12 M') The state highway commission will meet in Portland Thursday and Friday to open bid on 19 proj ects costing $3,000,000. Tho commission unlit a record number of bids might be sub mitted, because 225 sots of plans and specifications have been mulled by the commission to con tractors at the hitters' request. 3 Planes Seek Missing Hellcat Improved flying eondltlonf fiermlttod throo patrol planes ii cuve the Klumuth naval air fta tlon this aftornoon to oontlnu the search for the Holloat and pilot, missing since December I, A report from Francis Brown. Crystal rancher, that he heard a plane In distress at about 1 o'clock the afternoon the Hsll cat was last reported, sent plunes Into that area. Just how long the navy will oontlnut the search was not made known today. Classified Ada Bring Result. Doort Opon 1:30-6:45 ENDS TODAY! 'm'COIIUSS ARCHER' m tattiuo - iiusi ' mi ma Starts Thursday! The Story of a Woman Every Woman Tears KAY HtANCtt Exciting Co-Foaturel WY5TIRYJ! I "Selected Shorts r 1? FR PARNNG PHONE 8484 Hi STARTS TODAY! 2 SMASH HITS! DOORS OPEN 6:45 YOUNO WALL PLUS! GuNES Riotous 2nd Hit! . The Bulliest Fun-Fiesta Ever!! n GOUPliE OF TORRID TOREflDDRS! MURELHARDV r3 1 1 7,.
