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animosity, bu:
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expressed in mlorm.il debate.
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had the
number ol speakers.
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the lote 15 to 5. but
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we still * nder if there was a change
D u n e K Alter« and Uro L. Whorton, Owner«
of opinion before the vote was cast.
We were among the five minority
voter- b..: hkt -cveral others., failed
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to pul in our t wo cents worth during
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the discussiun
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Clifford Mink. Tom Jones, Lew
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Snider all pre-ented sensible, well-
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thought- out arguments in favor of
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Morgan were left to defend the pres
ent Selective Serv.ce method of
Published every Thursday at Nyssa, Malheur County, Oregon.
building the armed lorces. The dw j
Entered at the postoffice at Nyssa. Oregon for transmission
latter speakers presented their views
more by a-kmg questions than bv
through the United Stales Mails, as second class matter, under
direct statements, but their reason
the act of March 3. 1879
ing was sound.
We have the unbounded faith in
the American people, young and old,
rain or extraordinarily cool weather to be certain that they are ready at
The situation might become in
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teresting if the comments continue are among th e who fear compul
and such a case would hit the couris. sion as much a we fear an enemy
The rainmakers contend that seed from abroad and sincerely believe
ing the clouds will affect only a that a stronger, more efficient fight
.«mall area and has no effect what ing force can be built from the
soever on atmospheric conditions nucleue of volunteers trained in
that might cause wind or storms sev peace tune and men drafted and
Over on the coast there’s dissen eral hundred miles away.
accepted a- volunteers in the event
sion brewing between those who
Local records show that rainfall of an emergency.
want rain and those who don’t and here this spring has been about
We are now at war and those
there’s even talk of a lawsuit against average, but that the moisture has young men la .ng the draft are go
the rainmakers. The controversy has come in "bunches"— a lot of rain for ing tnrough the same uncertainties
reached this part of the country a brief period on two different oc experienced by young men before
where farmers hall-jokingly, half- casions, but actually not as many and during the two previous world
meaningly comment that the rain rainy days as in some past years.
wars. The uncertainties and the in
makers might have something to do
One of the most inspiring discir- terrupted schoolings and careers are
with the recent downpowers that
sions we have heard for a long time part ol tne payments for our form
caught some of the hay down.
of government We don t believe that
Local softball players, too. have was Wednesday noon at the Cham- 1
youngsters hould have to face those
brought the rainmakers into their ber meeting when the Universal
same uncertainties when and if the
Military
Training
versus
Selective
conversations when they refer to a
game that failed to bring out a Service vote came up. There was no world is at peace.
Your., men hould have military
crowd because of rain, threatened actual arguing, no insults and no
training, however, but In times of
peace u should be on a voluntary or
semi-voluntary basis, such as ROTO
or the National Guard. During an
emergency—not during all-out war—
the semi-voluntary basi. could al
low a choice between various means
of receiving training During war
F r o m Nyssa
time, or a police action such as we
EASTBOUND
are now experiencing, the dralt
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works effectively During peace time,
it is the responsibility ol parent.,
WESTBOUND
especially fathers, to encourag? then-
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son. to receive . ..me kind of train
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ing if its nothing more than learn
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ing to live with others, learning to
Mrs. Mario Thomas. Agent
take care of themselves and under
Phone 217
270 Main St.
standing the importance of good
eulzensnip.
Tne military is much like fire—
It’s Invaluable when used properly
und we would be helpless without
it, but to allow either tne m ilitaiy
or fire to become master would mean
eventual destruction. A personal ex
perience that is distasteful even to
recall involved a danger as lethal
as the enemy Wasted manpower
and destroyed medical supplies and
otner materials were seen wliile men
a lew hundred miles away were dy
ing oecau-e tney lacked Doth man
power and medical supplies.
U was civilian influence, even dur
ing war time, that brought a change
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In such activities we witnessed in
only one small unit. It was civilian
influence mat changed "m ilitary
training” consisting of picking up
cigarette butts in lieu of training
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with weapons and gas masks to ac
tual training that taught men how
to take care of themselves.
From the military standpoint,
such actions cannot be questioned,
Each Morning
but a draftee or an ex-national
guardsman serving as a soldier In
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lime of war has enough of the civilian
remaining in him to be influential
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in changing such outrages even dur
ing all-out war.
It is true that there is strength in
numbers, but it 1.. also true that a
chain is only as strong as its weak
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est link A strong army and navy
might be likened to a Chamber of
Commerce. In Nyssa between 25 and
40 individuals voluntarily attend the
weekly meetings and take part in
civic affairs. They are not forced
and they receive no glory
Just suppose a law should require
every business man to attend the
regular weekly meetings. Would the
Chamber be stronger and more e f
fective?
We wonder.
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a. m. Sunday school lu 30 a m
Church school, 10 a. m
N Y P S and junior meeting.
Friday evening C in. t An ba a-
M i rung worship. I I a. m
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Sacrament meeting. 8 p m
7 p m.
dor 8 p. m
Tuesday Relie! society. 2 p m
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Evangelistic ervice 7 45 p B
Young people serv ' I p m
Wedne Jay -Primary, 4 p in., M
f ilt h street a P a r* A vrn s»
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Everyone welc me
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K r f John L Briel.L Eaxtor
Rev and Mr.. J T Kendall of Wednesday evening
Sunday church school. 10 a n
Idaho will be In charge of the ser ST FAI L S EPISC OPAL < III R( H THE FREE METHODIST CHURCH
Divine worship service I I a no
vice while the pastor l- away to
Adrian. Oregon
You are cordially invited to wor
Rev. C. T. Crenshaw. Recto»
camp meeting.
ship with us.
Evening service. 7:30 p m.
FIR ST CHURCH OF CHRIST
CATHOLIC t HI R< H
(Christian)
Park Avenue and Third Street
Austin J. Hollingsworth. Minister
Rev. Rembert Ahles. O. F. M.
10 a. m., Sunday school. Classes
Mass Sunday at 8 and 10 a. m.
for all.
10 a. m.. morning worship. Rev. and daily at 8 a. m.
John Daly, guest preacher during
L. I). S. 2nd WARD
pastor's vacation.
D. Hubert C hristensen. Bishop
No night worsh.p for several
Sunday—Priesthood meeting. 9:15
weeks.
MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Elder Haskell Dane. Pastor
Sunday school, 10 a m
Morning worship, 11 a m.
Young peoples services, 7 p. m.
Evening worship, 8 p m
Wednesday evening prayer service
8 o’clock.
We Invite everyone to these old
time landmark Baptist services.
METHODIST COMMUNITY
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Donald S. Campbell. Minister
9 45 a. m . church school.
11 a. m.. morning worship.
7 p. m., Youth Fellowship.
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THE
ADRIAN UNITED
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Henry E. Maore. Pastor
Morning worship, 11 a. m.
L. D. S. 1st WARD
Gordon Rav. Bishop
Primary Wednesday 10 a m.
Sacrament Sunday 8 p m .
THE C H I R un OF THE
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Rev. (ilen Abla. Pastor
Sunday school, 10 a. m.
Morning worship. 11 a. m.
Your Good Health
Day and Night
V A C A TIO N
You can depend on us
to serve your every
need rapidly and w ith
double - checked care.
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ergency call for drugs
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this year.. Relax
in comfort
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Frank C. Coley, Pastor
South 2nd and Reece Ave.
I Sunday school 10 a m.
Childrens service in basement au
ditorium at 11 a m
Morning worship 11 a. m
Evening evangelistic service 8 pm.
Tuesday evening prayer and praise
8 p m.
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