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Group Visits Home tor Aged IT'S YOUR LAW H ap tct fo r Law Maker Democracy Live DANGER SIGNALS There is no sorrier person than one who has been victimized by a phony deal. Unfortunately, once the buyer has signed an order or contract, lit tle can be done to get him off the hook. “But I didn’t realize...” are words often heard by lawyers who are us ually unable to help at that point. Despite the complete disavowal oi “caveat emptor” (let the buyer be ware) by ethical merchants, there are still some businesses that thrive on high promotion deals. Buyers are contracted by direct mail, over the telephone, or by “come on” adver tisements. Such sellers resort to fan cy claims and a high pressure ap proach. How can you avoid such sales tac tics? There is no sure way, outside of dealing with reputable, established merchants, and using common sense in reading the ads. But there are cer tain danger signals that should ring the alarm bell. Here are a few: “Buy now or lose the chance..." “You have been especially select ed...” “It’s only a legal form...” "You can save up to...” “Yours absolutely free...’” These signals do not necessarily indicate a bad deal, but they are fre quently used by shady promoters. So read carefully, think it over, com pare prices, and ask for information from a merchant you know, or from a friend. Remember, in this world of tough business competition, o n e seldom gets anything for nothing. Once you have signed an order, even the law may not be able to help you, no mat ter how bad the deal may be for you. In fact, unless the seller is doing something illegal, the law may wind up helping him to enforce the bad deal that you made. So watch the sig nals and look before you leap - or sign! (Oregon lawyers offer this column as a public service. No person should apply or interpret any law without the aid of an attorney who is com pletely advised of the facts. Even a Oernonia £a<jí¿ 4 THURSDAY, DEC. 10, 1964 slight variance in facts may change the application of the law.) DOUBLE JEOPARDY Most likely you can’t picture your self being brought into court on any thing worse than a speeding viola tion. Nearly everyone feels that way Even so, it is good to know that in this country you can’t be made to stand trial twice for the same of fense. We have a provision in the Oregon constitution against “double jeopar dy.” That’s one of the important safeguards in our system of law which makes it certain that once a court has reached a verdict of “inno cent,” the acquitted person may not be put on trial for the same offense. This right holds good, however, on ly if a full trial is held and a verdict is reached. It is possible to face an other trial on the same charge if the first trial ends with a “hung jury” or a “mistrial,” or if a new trial is requested or if the judgement of ac quittal is reversed by the state Su preme Court on appeal by the State. A classic example comes from the “Wild West” in the late 1880’s. A man named Ball was charged with murder, along with two others. Ball was acquitted, but the others were found guilty. The guilty pair appeal ed to a higher court, and their or iginal indictment was found to be faulty. Once again the government accus ed all three men, Ball claimed his right against double jeopardy had been invaded, and the U. S. Supreme Court agreed. He didn’t have to stand trial again. The other two did, and paid the penalty for their guilt. The reason for the "double jeopar dy” provision is to protect the indivi dual from being hounded all his life. In old England, where the fear of tyr anny first promoted safeguards for personal freedom, one court said: “Were it not for this rule, anyone ob noxious to the government might be run down by repeated attempts to carry on a prosecution against him ’. If elephants could be bought for a $1 down and a $1 a month, it would be interesting to see how many would be sold. ATTENTION MEN! GIFTS THAT CHARM FOR WIVES, SWEETHEARTS, SISTERS, MOTHERS. RIVERVIEW — Mr and Mrs. Clif ford Fowler and Mr. and Mrs. Dud ley Spofford accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Sam Murray to Beaverton Sun day afternoon where Mr. Murray showed pictures of Kodiak, Alaska to the guests at the Christian church home for the aged. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Gwin of Can non Beach spent the week end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wal ter Parker. Friday night and Saturday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Snook were his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Snook of Napa, California; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Morgan of Portland and Rev. E. J. Ruff of Corvallis, Mon tana. Jewell Lioyd of North Plains call ed at the home of his daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Eckland, Sunday evening, on his way to Sum ner, Washington, where he is em ployed. Janet, the four year old daughter of Mr .and Mrs. Marlyn Eide, under went eye surgery Tuesday at the Physicians and Surgeons hospital in Portland. She was able to come home Wednesday and was taken back Thursday and Saturday for check ups. Brian, the two and a half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Eckland, spent the week end in the Forest Grove hospital with acute bronchitis. He was brought home Sunday and is slowly improving. Henry Bodenhamer was called to Lemoore, California Sunday by the death of his only brother, Loyd Bod enhamer. Mrs. Ruby Normand and Mrs. Glenda Alford visited Mrs. Grace Normand at the Newberg Care Home Friday. Mrs. Normand suffered an other slight stroke recently, but is able to be up and around again. Dass Children Here For Thanksgiving NATAL - PITTSBURG — At home with Mr. and Mrs. Ike Dass for Thanksgiving were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Young and family of Seattle, Mr. and Mrs. Don Armstrong and family of Beaverton, Mrs. Bemiece King and family of St. Helens and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Grant and family. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Howard were in Portland Friday and visited the Bill Howard and Jack Howard families. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Peterson of Scap poose were here Monday and called on Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Lindsay. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Carmichael of Hillsboro visited at the Noble Dun lap home and also with the Max Oblacks Sunday. Ballots Name Committeemen Results of the election of ASC community committeemen for the five established communities of Co lumbia county were released early this week by county office manager William Armstrong. The election was held by mail and ballots were tabu lated publicly by the incumbent comi ty committee at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 3. Farmers elected to the committees include: Nehalem Valley — Max Oblack, chairman: Archie Dass, vice chair man; Bruce Berndt, regular mem ber; Waiter Mathews, first alternate; Robert DuPuis, second alternate. The ASC community committee chairman, vice chairman and regul- lar member automatically become the delegate, alternate delegate and second alternate delegate, respec tively, to the county convention where the ASC county committee will be elected. The county conven tion will be held at the ASCS office, Children Spend Week St. Helens, at 1:30 p.m. December End Visiting Mother 10, today. ASC county and community farmer TIMBER RT.—Mr. and Mrs. ChucK Harders and family from Aberdeen, committees are in charge of local Washington and Mr. and Mrs. George administration of such national farm Snyder and family from Sweet Home action programs as the agricultural were week end guests of their moth conservation program, the feed grain er, Mrs. Carl Snyder and Bert. They program, the voluntary wheat pro also visited their sister and husband, gram, the national wool program, Mr. and Mrs. Donovan Reynolds acreage allotments and marketing and family. Mrs. Snyder and Bert quotas, commodity loans, storage fa joined them for dinner Saturday at cility loans and the sugar program. The incumbent ASC county com the home of Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds mittee includes William Kessi, Scap in Riverview. Mrs. Carl Snyder spent Tuesday poose, chairman; Everett Skeans, with Mrs. Rena Waldron in Vernonia. Rainier, vice chairman; and Elmer Mrs. Carl Snyder had the misfor Loyd, Deer Island, regular member. tune to be stung by a yellowjacket Don Coin Walrod, county extension Monday night and had to have medi agent, is ex-officio member of the county committee. cal attention Tuesday. 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ENCO SERVICE 2nd and Bridge St. — HA 9-3462 — Vernonia. Oregon $175 $1.00 HALLMARK CHRISTMAS CARDS, WRAP AND BOWS it 10 full cups In just minutes, »nelly Advertised $13.95 $2.00 $1.75 KEM PLASTIC CARDS - SOAP SETS r OTHER SOAP SETS *11” $4.50 $4.00 SEE OUR HAIR DRYERS - MIST PERFUME = r YARDLEY SETS •Q A L (Questions about public welfare which are of general interest are answered in this column as a public service. Help with individual prob lems is available at your county wel fare ofifee.) I was offered a dishwashing job for 40c an hour. If I refuse will my welfare check be stopped? Public welfare does not compel people to accept employment which is substantially below the prevailing wage. If you accept employment which is not sufficient to meet your needs, public welfare may be able to make up the difference and per mit you to keep a small allowance for working expenses. In the case you mention, however, you might wish to consider referring the prospective employer to the State Labor Com mission for action to prevent his ex ploiting his employees. Can the welfare investigator arrest people? No his function is simply to obtain evidence where there is indication of fraud or other illegal practice. This evidence is then turned over to the District Attorney for prosecution. Is It true that welfare pays adults to go to school? Where a welfare recipient is un able to obtain employment because of lack of education or skill, public welfare may be able to provide vo cational training and continue the welfare grant to enable the recipient and his family to maintain themselv- A • V :< V ’♦ ’♦ ’♦ ’♦ V V V Birkenfeld—Winema HEC met at the home of Miss Anna Hanberg Tuesday of last week with nine mem bers present. Pot luck at noon was greatly enjoyed. New Years books were discussed. Pals were revealed and gifts exchanged. Elna Baker won the hostess gift. First meeting of the new year will be at the home of Mrs. Edna Johnson. There will be a card party at Wi nema Grange hall Saturday evening, December 12. Everyone is welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Baker spent last Saturday in Portland. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Udey spent a couple of days the past week in Portland to be with her mother who is not at all well. .Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hanning and family of Cannon Beach were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Udey. Sunday, Mr. and Mrs Bob Spain and family of Longview visited them. Miss Shirley Berg and Mrs. Joe Lonnquist attended the dinner and bazaar at the Methodist church in Clatskanie Wednesday. es during the training period. Can public wellare arrange for my children to be taken care of in a fos ter home while I am working? The purpose of foster care is gen erally to provide a temporary substi tute family for a child who is unable to remain in his home due to some special problem. 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