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Thura.. Oct. M. I»«? ¡sts will have to |»ay a higher registration fee. if our highway!
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the C ottage G rove S entinel
program is to be maintained, we strongly recommend, 318,
yes.
The "School district reorganisation act," which would
seek to standardize school districts nw r the state has caused
a lot of argument, particularly in the rural district and with
some justification. But since people are interested in better
schools, we believe that better schools could be promoted un­
der a unified plan such a* proposed in the reorganization
act and with probably less money si»cnt. We recommend.
"320. ves.”
"Cigarette stamp tax revenue act," the purpose of which
would provide revenue for the general fund by imtJosing a
CALLING MR. AND MRS. AMERICA!
Life -t-ong Resident Log prjce$ ftre
Passed
Steady Past Week 7
Samuel Perry Short ridge. 78. a
life-long resident of southern Lane
Sawings were steady In the W II-
county, passed away at the local
P u h iiah M »T»ry T h u n d a y a t Cotta«» O n » » , Oracna
Entered at C o tta « » Orova, Oregon, a» racnnd claaa m atter.
hospital Saturday, October 25. lie ¡lam ette Valley Iasi week as log-
*lb » c rtp tl.-n rat«», caah in advance No »ubaerlpth« for tree than three nt
was born nt U ’ ndon April 6, 1874. 1 gers went liaek to work •
l.ane county mills paid ceiling
and
was married March 13. 1897,
la Oregon
at l.athnnt to Frankie Thorn who prices for K ith second and old-
Outald» Or»«on
Foreign rate« ' » application.
survives him.
growth, while prices In the rest
W . C . M a rtin
Mr. Shorlrldgc wua a member of the valley averaged a little be-
Ad^iltoint
M r» J a m e . Itole«
of the London Church of Christ low ceilings There was soma In-
M iria m A dkln»
•octM? Mmar. n»m»a vss a m . . m iiy
lo a n (Jallo .......
j and the Engles lodge.
(crest In short pole* at a few pole
ganagm« Editor, rtionm 88». 8M. MM J | ,, c e n t { a x on eacJ,
cijja r v t t es T h e nieaSU n* W Ollld prO-
Besides his widow, he Is survlv- yards and hop fades Iwgnn to
vide approximately $4.980.000 which would be used for gen­
i cd by one son. Clifford W Short- move In the Independence area,
XN - t W SPARIR
eral state purposes, Cigarette smokers probably don't like
¡rid ge of Renton. W ash ;
two O ther forest products were un­
IA T I O N A L E D IT O R IA L
fU B U S H itS
the idea of a 3 cent per pack increase and for them It would
daughters: M r*. O|tvc La Brown changed.
aj
of ('u llag e Grove and Mrs. Ellena
SAW LO G S: No 2 second-growth
mean an increase in the cost of living. The state could use
A S S O C IA T IO N
Nystrom of Springfield: three Douglas fir sawlogs brought $«8
the money and might stave off a sales tax, which we will
grandchildren; two great-grand- to $47 a thousand, mostly $41» to
eventually have to adopt. We have no recommendation on
National Advertising Representative
children, and three sisters: Mrs $42 No 3's were $31 Io $.18
“322. yes and 323, no."
Ann Adams. Mrs L illie Sulher C a m p run logs ranged from $35 Io
y y K E h l.Y NEW SPAPER REPRESENTATIVES, INC.
The ballot title, "Establishing standard time in Oregon."
land and Mrs (•'rankle M cKay, $42. mostly $-ltl. w ith mixed sec-
New York • Chicago • Detroit • Philadelphia
gives the people of the state a chance to end the confusion
all of Cottage Grove.
,,nd and old-growth up to $45 a
that has prevailed since we have tried to adopt daylight sav­
Funeral services were held at I thousand Eight-foot logs down to
ing time If we all want a little time to play in the summer
j Mills M ortuary at 2 |,in Wednes- « |„<h diameter were $1« to $18
and that s what daylight saving really means, we could go to
j day. Octolier 29. with F Sherwood a cord, nr $36 to $'<8 a thousand at
Sm ith officiating Burial was In valley mills Mills In the foothills
work an hour earlier and quit an hour earlier and not try to
Taylor-lam e cemetery.
Every voter entering the polls on November 4 will face a fool ourselves by turning the clock up. If the nation would
lutld down to $14 a cord, or $-'«0 a
; thousand
real challenge in marking the ballot. In addition to candi- adopt daylight saving, this would be another matter. We
(»Id growth sawlogs ranged from
dates for city, county, state and national offices, voters will recommend, "324, yes."
' to grade Peeler log* were gen-
pass on 19 measures, some of which are complicated. To
The ballot title “Constitutional amendment prohibiting
' erally at celling prices, although
make sure that you vote as you intend, an examination of the lotteries, bookmaking, pari-mutuel betting on animals," has
Funeral services for Fannie V low grade peeler« were as much
Bample ballot would be in order.
brought some weighty arguments. Our stand on this measure
! M iller of Creswell, Route I. w ill
J20 n thousand lea* al some
¡be held at Mills M o rlu a iy at 2 points Ceilings were $85, $100.
The policy of making recommendations on every candi- >s well known. Our reason, because of the economic impact on
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j p m. Thursday, October 30. F. Jin,| »Jto In the northern valley
date and issue is a rather hazardous business and some- the communities involved, because it encourages people to
Sherwood Sm ith w ill officiate, and
$73. $X5. and $U»> In I«ane
thing we have never done; however we do feel that a few believe they can get something for nothing and because of
interment w ill be In (he Creswell ,-,wlnty
comments on some of the measures would be in order. A the chances of the racketeers moving in. The racketeers seek
cemetery.
few scattered mills paid $25
rather odd thing about the November ballot coming up is first to control gambling. They have Nevada, the gambling
Mrs M iller pawed away In a to $3730 for hemlock, white fir,
that it is impossible to vote for a republican president and state, badly worried at the present time. We will vote "325
¡Salem hospital Monday. October cedar, and pine One m ill at Al-
a democratic vice-president or vice versa. You can't split yes."
27. at the age of 79. She wns born |Mlny paid $45 for good quality
your ticket for either the democratic, republican or indepen-
The "Constitutional amendment authorizing alcoholic
Fannie V Hixson. February 14. ponderoaa pine
dent candidates.
sale by the individual glass" is another attempt by the liquor;
Our ancestors fought for the right to vote in the elec­ 1873. at Cameron. Mo . und moved |>(>LES A N D P IL IN G : There
to Laram ie, Wyo. In 1880, coming was some demand for |»>les down
Since it is assumed that the voter has either made up interests to push open the door of the saloon a little wider. tion of officials and legislators.
• 1 his mind on the presidential candidates or is familiar enough Liquor by the glass would mean an increase in drunken driv-
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_ to Oregon In 1887 She was m ar- to 25 feet, but the main demand
Millions of
.Americans remember _____
when ______„___
suffragettes _ pa
with them to know who is running, the presidential list is ing«as well as increased consumption of liquor and certainly railed and rioted and went to jail, to win for woineifthe right rled at Saginaw August 30. 185X1 to was for pole* 55 feet and longer
Aden I). M iller, who preceded 35-foot harkles ranged from 28 to
omitted.
will not promote temperance, but a flock of cocktail bars to vote. In some sections of our country people are still fight- her
in death four years ago Mrs 34 cent« a lineal foot, depending
Listed under the state office. Harris Ellsworth of Doug- " ’e recommend “329, no.”
ing against poll taxes and other devices which limit the right Mill«-
was a member of the Chris-
diameter. Longer i«>le* brought
las county, a republican is being opposed by Walter A. Swan-
The "Constitutional amendment providing equitable tax- of suffrage.
tian church.
up to 45 cents a fot.
son, a democrat from Lane county as candidate for congress in£ method for highway use,” is promoted by the big trucks
Why Is it. then, that we who have the right to vote don't Survivor* are three daughters: P U L P W O O D Pulpwood demand
from the 4th district. Ellsworth has served ably since the in- to prevent the passage of the weight mile tax. "We recom- take the trouble to exercise it? There were 42,000,(NN) Ameri- M m Bessie Fox of Port Angeles, was very limited Unpeeled hum-
ception of the 4th district. Edith S. Green, a democrat is op- mend "331, no.”
cans eligible to vote who failed to do so in 1948.
W ash. Mrs M eta Klnslund of lock. spruce, and true fire were
posing Earl T. Newbry, present secretary of state and a
The "Milk production and marketing act bill," found on
Millions of us have been complaining alxiut inflation, Cr’"iW,,ll «"<« Mrs Hazel Chapman $13 , , $17 „ cord Unpeeled Doug-
I republican. Two Portlanders are in the race for state trea- the ballot has just one weakness and this is that it takes high taxes, the growing national debt, and official corrup- of 1>r,,ln: eight grandchildren; l l
f ,r
$13
surer. Francis Lambert, a democrat and Sig Unander, a re- control of the milk industry away from a board and places tion. On Election Day, we’ll have a chance to voice our com- jfn';"-Kr,"K’‘'hiklren and one sis- hardw oods Alder, ash and
publican. For attorney general, John B. McCourt of Portland, it in the hands of one man to be appointed bv the governor plaints with real a u t h o r it y .
rl K ,n« of K,H'k maple brought $3.-5u to $34 a
I River. Wyoming.
thousand In the Portland area
a republican is opposing Robert Y. Thornton of Tillamook, a
are convinced that the proponents of the present l a w ------------------
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At Lebanon, demand rsceeded
democrat. Six candidates are listed for state representative played a little politics when they set Portland milk price at
4. 4.
a
j 1
p 1 * a
supply for alder at $35. but there
of the 14th district, including a local man, Loran Stewart, a 22 cents per quart and ours at 24 cents. The administrators
1
was no demand for maple Cotton-
republican, who will be seeking reelection. Stewart, inciden- of the present control do not have a record to brag about.
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Funeral aervicea for Bert Scott wood peeler logs brought $40 at
tally has consented to let his name appear on the ballot, even The milk law ought to be changed by the legislature. We do
Oppow
To the Editor
w ill be held at the Smith Funeral M ilw aukie and Gresham
though it will mean a sacrifice of some of his business inter- n°t believe the proposed bill would get the job done.
Uquor Measure
Sentinel
Chapel at 2:30 p m Friday. O r-
O T H E R F O R E S T P R O D l'S T S :
toher 31. w ith the Rev Edgar W Twenty-foot hop |Kiles brought
ests. Other than Stewart, the candidates a re : Olga Freeman.
The “Constitutional legislative senator and representa- Wi,h * mill,on alcoholics and CoMage Grove, Oregon
W hite officiating Interm ent w ill $1 25 each at lnde|>endence C a r
Dale Harlan and George ODea, all democrats and all of Eu- five apportionment enforcement amendment,” w h i c h re- 62 m,lllon l»^Plr now drinking in ‘ »ear Mr
stakes were in limited demand at
gene- The republican^ include' Earl Hill of Cushman and quires the state legislature to reapportion legislative repre-
eh ' T '
tions^'Zh*’ .7° N?r’thwe«at“ °Nui be In the I(X >E cemetery.
°f
Thr7 r 1°
tiVeS after eaï h fel era!
¡acco rd in g ^ population. X ^ h u Æ ï r o u S ^ ^orld O - e ^ l n d H e x t e n t ' ‘and -lb
M r. Scott passed away at his 40 to 50 cents each. l»ry cascara
home. 1132 Ash avenue. Sunday, i hark was 12 cents a pound Sword
Contested county offices include: Harry L. Chase, candi- If the majority rales, this should become a law. We would
celebrating W orld Temiwrancc »'-'«kie not to get involved m jw- October 26. at the age of 65 years fein was 14 cents a bunch.
d*™ for reelection for the office of county clerk on the re- vote, 334, yes.
Sabbath on October 25 and re- ktical or rehgtou» dutruMAton» He was boin March 14, 1887. In
This report, based on Inform a-
ublican ticket. Chase is being opposed by Ina S. Randolph, a '
newed their stand against liquor. Among our members we have peo- Ijtnslng. Mich., later moving to tion received from the State
emocrat of Eugene.
Sheriff candidates
Edward W.
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and in favor of ahsttnence pic with many political leanings Idaho. He was married to M alvle Board of Forestry, was prepared
( Elder, a republican of Eugene and Cleil Prypr, a democrat
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Churches of the Oregon confer- and religious faiths.
E yla r in Spokane, W ash , April by E H Dahl. Extension Agrl-
j of Springfield.
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The^sole city issue to appear on the ballot next Tuesday cnc,? an? i» rtic u la rly concerned There are times, however, when 24. 1926. The couple moved to culturnl Economist
The 19 Measures
is the 5275,000 water bond measure, a charter amendment with ,he "liquor - by - the - glass" we find It difficult to remain si­ Cottage Grove In 1926 and had
lent and (uirtlcularly when It In­ liv id here since.
Several measures on the ballot were referred to the authorizing the council to sell the bonds in order to provide
«he November ballot
some man or woman who
Survivors »re his widow, two
people by the legislative assembly. The first of these is an a new distribution system and extra reservoir capacity for ’"’J '*?,*1
?.h£‘r. unlfled *uPi’ort volves
has done an unusually gmxl piece brothers: Gene of S|>okane and
amendment making the state superintendent appointive. A t, the
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Pastor iJo Jd 'v . v man »resented of work
of Cottage Grove; one si*,
j. present this office is elective on the non-partisan ballot, and,
, That the city for many years has needed better water ,0 rhe churr£ the latest available Congressman H arris Ellsworth George
ter in Tacoma; thice step chil­
With
i we believe that it would be wise to leave the office as it is an° a modern distribution system no one has contended. Old,' statistics on the liquor problem from Oregon's Fourth Congres­ dren: Mrs. Betty Lee, Butte,
since the state board of education is appointive.
antiquated, worn out wooden pipes that have cost the city He told the church not only that sional District has, 1 feel, been an Mont., Louis Eylar. Grand Coulee, Paul Hansen
The second measure on the ballot, "World war veterans' thousands of dollars thru leaks need replacing. Also the I million have become alcoholic* outstanding representative and Wash, and J. J. Eylar, and 10
state aid sinking fund repeal amendment." The fund would dirty water we get in the winter time needs clearing up. sincp repeal, but that last year deserves any praise- which we can grandchildren.
It looks as tlKiugh a lot of folk«
be transferred to the common school fund. There is no argu- IjarKer mains are needed and more pressure for fire protec-
was sjient in the give him Although M r Ellsworth
who want to stick up for their
does
not
reside
In
the
district
ment against the transfer.
H°n and irrigation.
i United s ta te * on liquor and this
rights are remembering the right
In addition,
the
new system » • will a mean
that . the city
mav
18 S43', 00U9,M) more th a n was where I vote l l live In the First I
The third measure to be voted on is "An act authorizing
to vote Is top*. W ithout the power
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” SDCnt in 1954) Anri I« nif.rn thn n D istric t), nevertheless I have h a d 1
request
a
new
fire
insurance
rating,
thus
lowering
rates.
The
X^otTi
2^2.
T**
n>or.p
’han
Joseph Ernest Powell, age 38. to express our choice on the bal-
domiciliary state hospital for the aged mentally ill. The act
occasion to contact him and work
“
> E « » S ^ w ith him. He has shown an un­ llfe-long resident of the Cottage lot. every other r i g h t that la
would provide up to $3,000,000 to supply a mental hospital t e m T n d S thaS£ L d th<? fi,T CWef tha\ When tHe» neW S'VS-
»»•». passed away Thurs promised to us would be at the
for the aged to be located in a 20 mile radius of the Mult­ tern inehiding the reservotr is in a new rating may be co n sid - According to Dr. 11. M . Pollock. usual devotion to the State of Grove
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of ,hc New York s ,a ,c Board oi Oregon and a rich understanding day, October 23. In Tulare, C a lif , whim of whatever group might be
nomah county court house. As we have commented before, e r e d -
lie was horn at Ixindon In power. Not only are we able
Citizens are already paying for the new system. That is Health, to billion more must he of its problems. He impresses one hospital
all other mental hospitals are full. The proposed hospital is
August 21, 1914, and was a vet- to vote In America .
but we
w
ith
his
intelligence
and
yet
by
needed.
the point the city fathers have been trying to get across, added to this figure for the eco-
¡even have a choice of candidates.
his humbleness he adds much fine eran of W orld W a r II.
The
new
rates
are
bringing
in
the
money
that
will
pay
the‘nomic
loss
duc
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The fourth measure on the ballot “Amendment legal
Surviving are his parents. M r ' ,
dignity to his office and inciden­
and Mrs Robert B Powell, Route
If >ou ,hlnk th at’s a silly state-
voters of taxing unit, establish tax base.” The amendment interest and principal on the bonds. Citizens may {Kinder if c0^0'
ta lly to himself.
show ,hf" I do not want to say anything I. Cottage Grove; two brothers lncn«- J“** recall a lew of tlw *o-
does not do away with the six percent limitation, but seeks the council has not jumped the gun. The answer is no.
i million men and about M r. Ellsworth's opponent In Vcrlon C. Powell of T ille r and c,ll,cd "elections” that have been
to make it more workable in eliminating so many special lev­ Whether or not the bond issue is voted in the system still
Vernts R Powell of Homedale. held in many other countries dur-
ies. This measure recommended by the tax interim committee will have to be replaced. Revenue from water will do the - . X i n ^ r ^
the November election because I
Idaho; and t h r e e sisters: Mrs ,nK recent and past tim e* I t 1* no
work
It
will,
however,
prolong
the
job
many
years
if
the
alcoholism
began
their
"dTunkaiS
don’t
know
anything
about
him
should not be confused with a similar measure, known as the
Vonda GarhtKlen of Eugem-, Mrs election when your choice Is el-
career in the teen age w ith the one way or another. I do know, Lcnita Ix m m and Mrs Maxine ,,”’r the man in power or a one-
“Six mill limitation.” In view of the rapid growth of this people vote the measure down.
however, that on t h e basis of
VV hat we need is more water and better distribution. No social glass.
section, we would recommend, “306, Yes.”
.
Kinney, both of T ille r
dn> Ocket out of the country.
what M r. Ellsworth has already
"Amendment to augment Oregon war veteran’s fund, more costly leaks, no more dirt. We recommend that the Additional reasons for voting accomplished
for
his
district
and
A Michigan man forged some-
329 X No were stressed by Pastor
which would amend the state constitution to allow loans up citizens vote 500 X Yes.
* DctolM’r ' 28* wlti* "p’ < h '* ,MX,y
" n* mp “ n " rhr<'k» t h e n /
Wyman such as the oft-repeated for the state as a whole he de­ day
to 4 percent of the state’s assessable property. This would
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">«d"
«he mistake of w riting his
serves the vote of every man and
verdict
of
judges
across
the
na­
give a war veteran the privilege of obtaining a home loan
W .s
T^vli r
“ In erTncn» own address He needs a new pen
tion: "D rinking In taverns is re­ woman who is eligible to vote for was In T a y l o r - 1 , , e r y .
.
„ )(->ks
, hoi)({h
with interest from the Oregon Veteran Fund. This would not
him.
If the people of the United States are to maintain their sponsible for 50% to 90% of all Your fine |»a|>er can do a good
cost the state anything as all loans draw interest and are se­
warden
w
ill
furnish
It.
Maybe this 7
the crime committed in the na­
cured by a first mortgage. There is no argument against standard of living they must raise it. The odd fact is that it tion." T ra ffic accidents also play service for the entire state by
i Is n shocking question . . . but do
can't just stay where it is.
this measure. Its title is: 308. yes and 309. no.
you know that the shock ahsorh-
a large part In the opposition of urging his election.
How’s come? Well: Production capacity increased im- j the church to this measure. Since Sincerely yours.
' ers on your ra r should be checked
Amendment, creating legislative assembly emergency
la,8t decade- With two big spurts, one for n e w \e “st's"show "that' even one or N O R T H W E S T N U T G RO W ER S
' at least twice a year? If you neg-
committee. 310, yes and 311, no. The constitution would be
E. T ru nk
I leet them you'll have more iqis
amended to allow legislative assembly to establish a joint World War II and one when the Korean hostilities began, two shots of hard liquor can im- John
and downs than an elevator, plus
committee as an agency from both houses to exercise budg­ Since the start of the Korean war alone steel output is up P *ir judgment and vision and re- Genernl Manager
a lot of bounce So have the fluid
duce reaction time as much as
etary control over the executive and administrative offices of 13 per cent, aluminum about 50 per cent, electricity 30 per 25%,
level cheeked at l e a s t twice a
the
pastor
stated:
"Surely
*E < O N I) D IV IS IO N F L IE R S
cent
and
oil
15
per
cent.
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the
state,
government.
This
agency
or
committee
would
func­
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year, and when you do bring your ’ 1
we do not want to increase the LO<i 27,900 A IR H O I KS
But
as
defense
spending
tapers
off
the
public
must
11) » O U f ■ I & I U I « N O *
tion when the legislature is adjourned. The state had such
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car In to us at H A N S E N BROS.,
VO » U J (A f t v o t i NOW «
step up its buying to assure full employment. For if employ­ death and accident rate from ; A rm y aviators of the Second
5th A Washington. Phone: 760.
: a committee until it was declared unconstitutional by the at­ ment drops there is less money in circulation and the less drinking. Already some author!-1 In fa n try Division in Korea have
torney general. There are many matters arising that need at-
ties put the figure as high as 51% . ¡flow n the equivalent of 85 times
tention between the sessions of the state legislature. The sit­ money in circulation the fewer factories operating, which According to recent statistics, around the world and more than
uation might be met by a session of the legislature every results in lower employment and so on. The only solution is there is still one very encouraging 27.500 hours in flying missions
to increase consumer buying and thus keep production—and factor in this fast deteriorating since hostilities began,
year, but this would be expensive. We will vote 310, yes.
liquor situation. There are still 62
The division is equipped with
The amendment fixing the elective terms of state sena- consequently the standard of living—up.
Actually, greater spending has a double advantage. If million total abstainers In the L-19s and L-17s, liaison planes.
j tors for four years and state representatives for two years,
States, and church mem- and II-1 3 helicopters, and its avia-
to commence the first Monday in January following the elec- consumer purchases fail to support production capacity you United
bers w ill continue their endeavors «ors support the ground forces In
i tion, is a slight change from the present law, which provides can bet the government is going to do it instead. And the in encouraging others to join this every type of mission from dl-
only way they can do it is with your tax dollars.
COMPLICATED MEASURES — MORE
MORE
group. I t is expected that Seventh reefing a rtillery fire to dropping
| that the terms of state senator and representative commence
day Adventist church members rations to men at the front
on the date of election. There is no argument against the
w ill vote unanimously to op|x«e
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« measure. We recommend, 312, yes.
the liquor measure on the No­
Lest we forget, one test of Americanism is he who re­ vember
ballot, thus joining the
The ballot title, “Amendatory act title subject amend- members other good, true Americans, regardless of where or
J ment," which would permit the legislature to amend the title when they served to make their contribution of service to v a s t m ajority of Protestant |
churches in the state in voting
law,
the amendment includes matters
matters America.
, „ to an existing ..
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329 X NO .
; germane to thi
the general subject of the law. We would vote
It seems the Americans of Cottage Grove forget very
SDA Church Members
( 314, yes.
Establish»«! A u ju i l 18. IM S
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s 5, c 3 t 1
2 n
Complicated Issues Facing Voters
Fannie V. M iller
Vote, Regardless of Party!
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T il
T ll P F
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Bert Scott
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Joseph E. Powell
Keep Standard Up
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SALES BOOKS
Lest We Forget
The ballot title, “Act limiting state property tax," is
kj?°iYn as
8*x
limitation. The act provides the state
"
not collect a state tax of more than six mills, multiplied
» * u? tota^ equal‘ze<i assessed valuation for the year of the
taxable property in the state. Passage of this law might en­
danger the operation of all forms of local and state govern­
ment as well as the schools. This is an attempt, it seems to
us to solve a problem that does not exist now, but might in
the future to the detriment of many of our tax supported
agencies. We would vote, 317, no.
A. measure by referendum ordered by the petition of
the people, carrying a ballot title, “Motor Carrier Highway
Transportation Tax Act, is important from the standpoint
of good roads. This measure is designed to make the big
trucks carry a fair share of the highway maintenance pro­
gram by adding a weight tax and should not be confused
With & similar measure on the ballot. If not approved, motor-
:
quickly.
When the first dead of World War II was brought home, To thc Edi«or
it was a community occasion. When the first war dead of Oregon retired teachers are
Korea was brought home it was a shameful day in the his­ striving for recognition at the
tory of Cottage Grove that it did not again make the occa­ next session of the state legisla­
sion a community affair. The hat of this writer is doffed to ture. Veteran teachers who taught
20 or more years and
the tavern owners of Cottage Grove, the only businesses who in Oregon
before 1946 and who are
had enough respect for a buddy and a good American to retired
not receiving
any pension should I
GÜbriXm theiF °WnerS aUend thC fUneial °f PVt CaH Be‘ bCh‘n<1 *he
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pensions for these teachers.
Robert M. Turner, ex-infantryman
Please w rite to the President of
(The Cottage Grove Sentinel echoes the sentiments of the Oregon Retired Association,
Mr. Turner, who himself has served his country like count­ 3934 SE Boise St., Portland. State
less others. A total of 18 persons only attended the funeral tipie, places taught, date of re­
tirem ent. You will receive a free
here of this veteran, although it was widely publicized in the copy
of the O .R.T.A. News
paper.
Mrs Dollle V. Lee,
May we all take a moment of silence to honor this m an,
7045 N E Davis,
and others that have given their lives for their country.)
Portland
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