Page * The Reatine). Cottage Grove, Oregon Thur« . March IT, HUB 1 S THE DEL Publiaheil FJvcry Thursday at Cottage Grove, Oregon Established August 15. 1889 W. C. MARTIN................ ................. Editor, Publisher Bubacription rate«, cash in advance. No subscription for less . ----- 6 Moa. 3 M(* than three months. 1.00 1.50 In Lane and Douglas Counties .2.50 1.50 .3.00 1.75 Outside This District _______ Foreign Rate* on Application. Entered at Cottage Grove, Oregon, as second class matter. _ Srore NATIONAL EDITORIAL l„\KK SUCX'ESS. New York Fixe year* ago. the average value i <>f a new one-family house in the Unitisi States was $3,0H9. At the end of UMT, In the midst of a housing boon), the cost of building thut same house had mors' than doubled ----- - -—__ - — At the same time, a Mini I ii housing boom was going over tlie world Statistics mnde public here by the International ■ ■ f II II Lit«'!’ 1'n.ini.Mll.m tl!.i" s,,,u UlVISIOn Ol II « that costs have advanevd from SO to 85 |x'r rent in Australia, from HO to 125 per rent in Can ! ada; 130 p»T cent in Great Britain: 153 per rent In Sweden; and 350 A vivacious blonde mother of per rent in the Netherlands. three children, w ife of a num Those high rest figures, which who himaelt enjoys international really reflect the trouble that i fame, is the new top innkim: millions of ordinary citizens haw Director of the United Nations in finding mixierate-prired hiuis- ing. have brought forth a warn­ ing from ILO against a repetition of the housing boom which brought disastrous results after World War I. In a study of employment in- i stability in the world construc­ tion industries, now being con- sideit'd by the second session of ILOs Budding Civil Engineering and Public Works Committee meeting in Rome. ILO asserts that one of the first aims of govern­ ments should be to stabilize the industry which has fluctuated so extravagantly in the past. Social Welfare 4Far fall« more he dies. None of us live up to our opportunities, and we never post-war allies, were about to go I Pat Jennings has purchased, for r»{thll> to slump depths when develop into the man or woman we might be. but in our struggle down to defeat in the “cold" or $1000, the claim formerly owned demand slackens. It I» the re­ for existence our worthwhile accomplishments are never given economic war with Russia. Had ; by Green Pitcher and Bob Martin gln crament». ■ponslteillty of recognition, but we often get a kick in the pants for our they collapsed economically, the mistakes. Russian Communist government Mire that the IH.W» de not Possibly nobody is as conscious of this human failing as would have quickly controlled repeat the einniniiicaJly anil se­ newspaper folks. Our best efforts as well as the most expensive them through the disciplined Com­ rially illtnstrous event» of the (Roger T. Tetlow) munist party members in the features we rnn in the paper with the hope they’ll be likes! are SO'«, which «prang directly from taken as a matter of course and we rarclv hear comment one various countries who would head the last |M»t-w»r boom. Marriage Licenses: Don Buckley. the several "conquered" govern­ The ILO study urges that gov­ Box 107, Drain, and Gloria May way or another unless we make an error, then often the roof ments. Gordon, Saginaw. March 8, 1949. ernments. employers and unions raises. We recognized the nature of the One reason we are here is to assist in giving recognition to problem and sent aid to Europe for i Bounties: Gene Burns, Lorane, concentrate their combined efforts tlte worthwhile accomplishments of our people, provided of the purpose of strengthening the two bobcats. $5.00: Ennis Nestle. to reduce costs in the construc­ tion industries through stabiliza­ course that such accomplishments are not kept a secret. It’s just economy there, and the “cold" war Vida, three bobcats, $7.50. tion of output. Lane county residents should human nature to work at the job harder when a little praise is invaders are held back. Tempor­ The ILO report makes the fol­ take advantage of the present wet passed out. If wr work harder we can do a better job and are arily, at least, the war is at a lowing proposals: therefore worth more to the community in which we live and stalemate. The countries on our forest condition for doing any 1. Governments should continue when this is done w ean naturally expect the community to be a side of the conflict are gaining in burning of trash or brush. The cheap money policies and should State Farm Forester is reminding strength. The Russians are suf-; better place in which to live. seek to maintain low interest fering severe drain on their re­ county residents that they can do rates, particularly on mortgages this any time before May 15. After sources because they are keeping 2. Public works reserves from GOVERNMENT ALISM millions of men under arms and that date, it is necessary to obtain The world is experiencing a great surge of governmental- because they, like us, are helping a fire permit before doing any which projects can he drawn as needed to offset fluctuations in ism. Govemmentalists are found working everyw here to destroy support their half of the European clearing by fire. lx- private investment should individual freedom. They operate nmler different labels: economic system. The fact that 4-H. Contrary to popular rumor, built up. socialism, communism, collectivism, but their goal remains the normal trade does not exist be­ the county offices of the 4-H are 3. A high degree of lalx»r mo-, same. tween Eastern and Western Eu­ still located in the basement of bility is required. the court house. No definiate plans The most evident signs of it in the United States are efforts rope is nearly as damaging to 4. The present high demand for to nationalize basic industries. Nationalization or government Russia’s iron curtin satellites as it have been made as to when or housing should lx- used in order they will move. to perfect planning for any fullin’ operation of industry eliminates the incentive to produce. Ul­ is to the Western European where Project work will be discussed decline. timately it eliminates the right to protest, the right to worship, countries. at a Forestry and Woodworking The only genuine hope Russia 5. Governments might subsidize the right to private property, the right to organize labor unions have of winning this desperate committee meeting to be held in certain types of private invest­ and other freedoms that we take for granted. And then you can conflict is that we will spend our­ the 4-H offices. The meeting, have the final extremity of govemmentalism — dictatorship. selves into bankruptcy and that we which will be held March 19th. ment and provide housing subsi­ dies to those whose income is What it is called makes little difference. must sometime soon cease eco­ will be attended by Mrs. V. T. considered to be inadequate. This country is due for a change of heart, or the individual nomic aid to Europe. With this re­ Randall, the committee member 6. Output stability could be at­ is going to become the victim of government. sult. which the Russians hope for, from Cottage Grove. tained in part if governments A meeting will be held at the would come trouble in the United used their powers to condemn States, inviting more controls over Latham school, March 19. for the substandard dwelling and to pro­ IF YOU STILL BELIEVE THE GOVERNMENT the people and setting the stage purpose of organizing new clubs in mote house-building. IS SANTA CLAUS that district. Miss A. Hiedc, county 7. State or local government If you still believe that whatever you get from the govern­ for a complete Socialist govern­ extension agent (4-H) will be th«* ment and eventual take-over by programs should be coordinated ment doesn’t cost you anything, you might take a squint at the featured speaker. the Communists—controlled from with those of national govern­ amount of federal taxes taken from Oregon during 194« as Moscow. ments. quoted in the Oregon Voter. A gigantic total of $124.584.434 8. If forecasts are to be made the President and was collected during the calendar year of 1948 from Oregon his Meanwhile in time to start public works party majority in Congress are corporations and individuals by the federal government. This (unwittingly, I hopei bent on do­ when they are needed, improve­ By Earl B. Balch sum surpasses the peak war year of 1945. Oregon led all Pacific ing the things which will help ments will be necessary in sta­ eoast states in the percentage of increase in the internal revenue Russia most. They are insisting on Harry Lauder writes: “What tistical analyses and collection. of 1948 over 1947 with an increase of 10.2 per cent. The payroll strengthening and continuing the the world needs is not battleships "Never was an industry in more urgent need of cost reduc­ tax increase of 1948 over 1947 was 12.6 per cent. Income taxes wartime controls wc still have. The but friendships.” tion than the housing industry," President, in his "program,” asks over 1948 as compared with 1947 in Oregon was 19.4 per cent. When the white man discovered this country the Indians for more controls including price Those whose memories run hack the ILO report states. “Already were running it. There were no taxes; no debt, and the women fixing and rationing. The Presi­ that far, will recall that President in some countries a potential dent and his followers are about to Harry Truman is facing the same housing boom is fending Io be did all the work. enact a program involving an enor- , conditions that President Herbert choked off by the high and rising level of costs. The other construc­ mous future increase in expendi­ "There are only one-way streets leading to the collectivist tures. The proposed program , Hoover faced when he was presi­ tion industries are in the same dent an unsympathetic and non- society called ‘socialism’—the philosophy that rejects the dig­ would require the spending, in state. nities and the freedom of man. surrenders the individual to the coming years, of some 2571 more cooperative congress. "Probably the greatest single will of the state.” ... P. L. Smith, Pres., Nat’l Assn, of Electric than the high budget figure this It will take something more contribution to a reorganization year. This program of vote-getting than a long junket around the na­ of construction costs will be Companies. benefactions would continue its tion and the spending of a lot of made If the output of the indtis- Liberty has never come from the government. Liberty has annual tax drain into the Jong the taxpayer's money to sway the itries is successfully established Then, for the first lime, It will alwaya come from the subjects of it. The history of liberty is a future. Taxes will be increased to votes of an unfriendly congress. become economical Io undertake history of resintance. The history of liberty is a history of limita­ pay for it. Our country is strong now, but Perhaps the friends of Drew large-scale methods of pnxluction tions of governmental power, not the increase of it.—Woodrow it surely cannot long withstand Pearson are correct when they say involving heavy overhead ex­ Wilson. the impact of such a program and that eighty per cent of the colum­ penses and to reduce and eventu­ BIWtIMRBMIIIffi remain strong and free. nist's predictions are correct. If ally to abandon monopolistic and In Oregon in 1948 we paid taxes seems to us that Mr. Pearson is restrictive practices. “Many interesting and signifi­ to the federal government amount­ letting his imagination run away ing to an average of $100 per with itself, when he predicted that' cant experiments are being made, month per family. The yearly tax Doctor Ralph Bunche would be and should be encouraged both drain to the federal government made ambassador to Russia. by governments and by the treasury from the people in the Would the senators from the deep trades and industries concerned, IF * r *1 W * • * « . * t < » * * * years 1933 and 1934. We cannot South vote for his confirmation if with developments such as stand­ bear much more. But the Presi­ the President would name him for ardization of materials and of sections of houses and the intro­ dent and his fellow party memJx?rs the post ? duction of factory processes and in this session of Congress are if John L. Lewis really wishes agscmbly-line technique.” determined to increase the bur­ to prevent the confirmation by the dens both cost and controls. the President's man to Everybody's reading the classified. The Russian Politburo must be senate of be head of bureau of mines as Loose Leaf Forms The Sentinel. Be rare to watch for “Here's An Idea,’’ a column devoted 11 very pleased with developments he asserts, the he is taking the wrong g you many helpful ideas on how to care for your 3 here! to method to accomplish this purpose. In all probability, Mr. Lewis' order | ADULT HTAMP C'OLLKXTOR for a vacation of two weeks for I CLUB BEING FORMED the coal miners, east of the Mis­ g! A new stamp collectors' club is sissippi, looks like intimidation. g ; being formed in Cottage Grove for And no red blooded honoraldc Building Blocks, all Ntaea; 1*1 er ■ adult collectors with the first United States senator will stand Blocks; etc. Durnllte Ahimlntun | meeting to be held Thursday eve- Windows. Waterproofing. for that. 11 ning, March 24, at 7:30 at Woody’s I j Glass Shop in the building for- A woman scientist who worked I merly occupied by Radio Ray, among the natives of Netherlands I across the Main street bridge. New Guinea, wrote about the na- East Main Street Any interested collectors are lives being dressed only in loin Phone 717 107 N. 7th Phone I HI J 46-tfe * invited to attend the meetings, and cloth. “They may be naked but £ for further information call 818 they do not look undressed,” I County Affairs MRS. ALVA MYRDAL Department of Social Affairs |M'rha[»s the highest post In Inter­ national Civil Service ever held by a woman. Famed as siM'iologist, wiitcr and iducntor. Mrs. Alva Myrdal, new principal director of the UN. Department of Social Affair*, is better than well pnqMinxi to di­ rect, plan nn to 1948 She ha- served on numerous public enquiries on child care, population questions, training of the handicapped and rcultry r»»*am educational reform. Or«»* for poultry p«»turc should Stic also paiticIiHitisI In rcfugiM' work and wax Active ‘ in civic »I- b« »hurt—»o clip It ihre« or tour fairs, representing the Swedish government in »eversi intvrna- tionol conferences Asked once how one could I h ’ the ixrfrel wife and mother a* well n* a public figure, Mrs. Myr- dil s reply wa*. "One has to find one'* balance, liecnuae the prol>- lem is different for everybody My cxix'rience u* a mother and wife lias been very useful In guiding my «cientifte and social woi k." As a leader in woman's organi­ zations, Mrs Myrdul served dur­ Quality Printing in ing many years with womens labor grou|»> of Sweden, and with Our Own Modern university women asaociaHon*, as well a* with the International Plant. Federation of Business and Pro- ' fcaaional Women of which she was j vice-president for nine years. An admirer of Rousseau and Accounting Form« and Voltaire, the distinguished woman now director of the U N depart­ Visible Record* ment responsible for programs I concerning human rights, free- I dom of information and of the '"There is No Substitute ; press, the status of women, migration and |s>pulation. penal for questions and the control of nar- ; cotic drugs, graduated from the Ltniversity vd Stockholm in 1924 PHONE 565 6M and studied nt American univer­ sities in 1929 and l$k> •» a fcB k>w of the Rockefeller Founda­ tion and in Geneva, Switzerland Among Mrs M>tdul'x publics 110 NORTH 6TH lions tire: "Nation and Family,' "Woman's Work." "Cross Sift ion of Great Britain," ”Po*t War Planning.” and Cri»i* In the Population Qu.»tion," the latter written in coilatH>ratk>n with her! husband. Complete OFFICE SUPPLIES COTTAGEGROVK SENTINEL You'll find It In the classified You can sell through the classified NeWS Views DAIRY-TALES by GENE WARE HEAVENS' I Miotti HAVE KNOWN O i C k Y AND DAISY WOULD GET INTO THE M ilk FffO* A hosiery manufacturer Is finding that it pays off to hit a woman In the nose. Hr lias GROH MAID DAIRY scented his hosiery boxes with if i left < tfopSytEi ' MEM home Mbi' 1 have perfume and zoomed! Experts ssy now ap- 3 pral is ■<> strong that many companies are using scented Ink in their ads . turn to a picture of a baked ham and you actually *mcll the dslicicaui aroma Of courae, I hl* new trend could go too far ... in I V fact one outfit think* It al­ ready haa. <>nc of the arenta they used In newspaper adver­ tising appealed to dog a and cata . . . almoat every pajier in the neighborhood was |«ucd ami scratched For a moment It 1H| A«lflO*U I'HOtCAU. M looki