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Th OREGON STATESMAN, Saltn. Oregon; Friday Mornin'r, February l 19S4 V - iPAGE THUrTEEN1 tf." ll 11 It - i f 'i V A v i'., V, 'I 1 1 v : 15 i) 3 .... riiieBPBM: f IS WITHifJ BUDGET .Saying on 1933 Costs Seen in Balddck Report; 1934 I Outlook Promising - e Practice of strict eonomr. arv- licatlon of federal funds to state' work and elimination of all un necessary activities, .enabled' the atata highway department in 1933 to expend approximately $711,474 less thkn the budget estimates of the legislature for administration and maintenance. The expenditure of state funds for construction purposes exceed ed budgeted estimates by 323,103, "with a aaving in estimated expen diture for all purposes of 1 688, 171. This, was set out in statements Issued this week by Leslie M. -w. Scott, chairman of the state high s way commission, and R. H. Bal V dock, state highway engineer. State revenues for highway pur- poses were $6,337,057 In 1933 as ! compared with $9,074,347 in 1932 and $8,834,694 in 1931. or : a redaction of 36 per cent In 1933 whem compared with 1931, Bat dock's statement read. The esti mated revenue for state highway purposes In 1934 are $7,240,000, with requirements for fixed ex pense estimated at $7,074,000. Baldock's statement showed that state funds expended for Highway ImproTement on prelim inary highways, exclusive of funds expended for surreys, right of way and minor betterments aggregat ; ed $1,421,714 in 1933. Tbese ex- penditures were estimated at $1, 615,000 for 1931. Baldock said these amounts were made avail able for construction because of lightly greater revenues than es timated, reduction of fixed ex pense below the amounts budget ed and release of state funds by absorption of certain fixed ex pense items in the national recov ery program. The latter item amounted to $1,000,000 during the two years. Nearly Four Million Federal Funds Spent Federal funds expended for highway improvement on primary highways in Oregon aggregated $3,961,245 in 1933 and were esti mated at $8,000,000 for 1931. The amount for 1334 includes item for which appropriations already have been made by congress. Bal dock said he anticipated that the mount would b greatly increas ed by later appropriations. An ad ditional $2,000,000 of federal ' funds Will be expended during 1934 on the five Coast highway bridges which are to be construct ed as public works administration projects. Total funds available for con struction in 1934. including state funds, federal grant funds to be sed on federal aid and forest road projects, and federal loan and grant funds to be applied to bridge construction, will aggre gate approximately $12,500,000. This Is the largest amount avail- abje for construction purposes luce 1931. Of the gross receipts from gaso ... line tax and motor vehicle fees in 1933. the state highway commis sion received enly 6 4 per cent. Approximately 41 per cent of the state's share of gasoline tax and motor vehicle fees in 1933 was required to pay interest and prin cipal on bonds. State highway bonds now out Standing aggregate $27,041,750. which is being retired at the rate of approximately $2,000,000 a year. The annual interest is now $1,250,000 Estimated Revenue Tor 1934 Adequate Scott's statement estimated that net state highway revenues from gasoline tax and motor vehicle fees Apr 1934, aggregating $6, S91.643 in 1933, would exceed fixed requirements Jn case no fed eral construction program were to be carried on, by $230,000. These requirements Include: Debt service. -...$3,400,000 General maintenance, primary Special maintenance, primary Maintenance and con struction on second--' ary highways (man datory by statute) . Ferries Miscellaneous operat lag expense Administration Old bridges and pave ments replaced .... Minor betterment .... Contingencies 1,868.000 j 200,000 : 450.000 100,000 77,000 205,000 600,000 100.000 100,000 Total $7,000,000 . Oregon funds expended during 1933 on construction, including secondary highways, surveys, lights of way, minor betterment and cooperation on forest road work, amounted to $2J50,79, as compared with the budget of $2. 327.687. Of this amount $43,200 was applied to purely state pro jects. Federal funds expended for construction was $3,961,345, In cluding forest highways. Expendi tures for construction and im provements aggregated $6,429, 025. The state expended of Its own funds for maintenance and operation $5,602,525, Including $3,267,445 Interest and principal of th9 state highway debt. "Economies of administration cared $750,000 In 1933 under the costs of 1931." Scott's statement continued. "Costs of the -shops were $102,698 less than in 1930 or 43 per cent. The total highway payroll was reduced from $2,301. ?9 la 1931 ta $1,678.30$ in 193$. Costs of maintenance In 193 were $500,000 less than the legislative budget. Iter notes In Kxcess Of Solon' EstiaMte ""It Is Interesting to compare the actual revenues and expendi tures of the highway commission with the estimate which were submitted to th Joint roads and highways committee of the state legislature la February, 1933. The- actual revenues have exceed ed tho estimate of anticipated rerenoe from the gasoline tax and motor vehicle license fees by $246,911, or about 4 per cent. "The actual expenditures have been held to an amonnt of $68$, $71 or approximately 9 per cent less than the estimate. Approxi mately $500,000 of tha reduction resulted fm tha expenditure far maintenance. Turn of the r- - - v4- lm,&-v ITT "s;l t J , -i 4 f I - - 3 -V 'Uf.sr? i I LJXLl-llMl-LWUlllJMWUii usitfl (laUllllllTiii liMSSI Hi f jW'lli itelsassajSSWSMMassWSSMMSMaarfaw The Urst wave of the "yellow tide" of gold flowing back from Europe Is shown arriving at New York as 224 cases, containing $13,000,000 worth of the precious metal, are unloaded from the liner Bremen. The reversal of gold flow is result of President Roosevelt's monetary policy. "The net revenue to the state highway fund from state tax sources, after deduction is made for moneys contributed to the state police and counties in 1933, was $6,337,057, as compared with $9,074,347 In 1932 and. $9,934, 694 in 1931. The anticipated rev enue from state sources for the calendar year 1934 is $7,240,000. Therefore, in comparison with 1931. the reduction in 1933 was $3,597,637." Scott said last year's strain of the state's finances had been, re lieved and tho state's credit has been restored to its former high plane. A year ago the state could not dispose of its Londo to eastern buyers, and Portland bankers took them as a civic duty. Pre viously issued bonds which then were traded in the markets on a basis of 6 and 6Vi per cent in terest now sell on a basis of 4 and 4 per cent. Rickreall Beaten In Two Contests By Independence INDEPENDENCE. Feb. 15. Independence high school took a double victory from Rickreall high in basketball Wednesday night. The first game was between the two girls' teams. The game was very close throughout, each team holding the lead at times. Inde pendence won 20 to 18. The score was tied until the last few sec onds. Lineups: Rickreall 18 20 Independence Middleton F Kelley F. Coville F Mailand Brunk JC ... Stalnacker J. Coville RC Newton Kellogg G L. Haley S.. Dickson Referee. E. Baker. The Independence boys' second team defeated Rickreall by a score of 32 to 21. Independence held the lead throughout. Lineups: Rickreall 21 .12 Independence Brown F Newton Hamilton F Syverson Dempsey C Hanson Bihl G . Strake Coville G Beach Referee, Elmer Beach. Spring Advanced 45 Days Beyond Normal, is Word Lovely weather, continuing through this month, has advanced the spring season at least 45 days, gardeners report. Some people are planting garden peas and a num ber of flower garden work Is be ing done. A number of spring flowers are in bloom. The early season is evidenced by the number of persons using Wiilson park. Scores of citizens were to be seen there yesterday afternoon, enjoying the sunshine from a park bench. Federal employes, beginning an early-in-the-eeason 'haircut of the federal building lawn, found tne grass so high a scythe was needed to cut It. relle t At a local hospital, Thursday, February 15, Harry Pellett, aged 61 years. Survived by widow, Mrs. H. Pellett of Medford. Fun eral announcements later by Clough-Barrick company. Bardette John J. Burdette, aged 72 years, at the I. O. O. F. home. Portland, reb. 16, 1934. Survived by a sis ter, Mrs. T. L. Ross of Chemawa, two brothers. S. Burdette of New port and Alfred Burdette of Can by. He was a member of the New port I. O. O. F. lodge. Funeral services Saturday, February 17, at 1:30 p. ra. from the chapel of Clough-Barrick company. Dr. W. E. Petticord officiating. Inter ment Claggett cemetery. Baraett la this city. February 14, Frank Barnett at the age of 48 years, husband of Mary Barnett. Funeral announcements later by W. T. Rigdon & Son. o o Births I O- -o Aarrlm To Mr. and Mrs. O. C Antrim, 656 Center street, aa eight pound girl, Thursday, Feb ruary 1$, at the Bungalow Mater nity home. Obituary Gold Tide OLD CRUSHER MOVED LARWOOD, Feb. 15. The moving of the old rock crusher which has stood on the John Shanks place for 11 years has been completed this week. The donkey engine was taken by Bill Zelinskl to be used in his saw mill and the rest was taken to the county Junk yard3 in Albany. POLLY AND HER PALS MV LEGS IS f lMt Ki&$ "marcs Srndxvc lc, Gmt Bwisin nghp mer. MICKEY MOUSE THIMBLE THEATRE WIND? ! GOT NO MORE 0Jl THE RUDDER WAS ' Jmm tSk US " SsP- 4 IDEA WHERE WE'RE M BURNED OFF AN NOT WSSgS sAT Wm9& fZMSfel GO, N' THAN A rftmj StTS THE ELEVATORS OR " SXrrT yff ' 'JvfllL rabbit w '13 we'd o' been MmSk . Si S' W.LTHt MMDS ARE I fi, (Yft 5TU MfrQ fST ME.T1 I (DOKTCHA LOWE fAe.OUSA) I (C OUT, I M GOING TO J oVl' -Z l LTTTLE , HONEY ? . VJ ( (Z Q.Q-Q ) AFMACYOUS.SS ( 0j (VES) (LACE PM 1 fRo. KEEP STILL' ' V ' T YV-rVtV "TW PARTY AND60ME-7 TUjHT f SHUT UP N- IS gOTTO I " LITTLE ANNIE ROONEY SO ITS LOOKIM' TOR. AODByE ARE.FOR.TWO YEARS? WWK.E. YOUR POOR, OtO MOTHER IS wOeKikT HER F6ER5 m UJPQr-r VP" am' IVTIME MAWGJKi' AROUWO I 1 1 1 I A V 1 ' - psiv ar TOOTS AND CASPER THE, RhLANClAL AND INVESTMENTT BLUsn! IS MY 4AM5,MR. CAVER WU iu UKE TO LAND A OOEl NO MATTER HOW SMALL.. VvTTH SOME Blr PKM. LIKE, MORTIMSR CLAMBY S CO--- COULD PREPAREDNESS HELD PEACE PROTECTION "War cannot be outlawed be cause it Is Itself an outlaw. Just as is murder," declared Colonel Carle Abrams of the reserve offi cers association yesterday In ad dressing Lions club members at the Gray Belle on preparedness. Abrams' address was one of a number sponsored by the reserve officers la observance of national defense week. "The trained soldier or civilian reservist realizes, the suffering, privation and death of war; yet he offers his life and happiness In his home," Abrams went on. "He pleads for preparedness because he knows the cost of war. Unpre paredness led us into the World war." Abrams said that while the United States army was being brought up to treaty strength, its army was 17th in strength. "The purpose of the entire mil itary establishment," the speaker averred, "is to preserve the peace of the country, without any thought of military aggression. Until all armies are decreased to nominal police power, we must maintain an adequate defense. War clouds are heavier on the horixon than ever before." Kuhn Nomination Petitions Filed; Randall May Run Completed petitions nominat ing V. E. Kuhn for Salem's mayor were filed with City Recorder Poulsen yesterday. Although but 153 signatures were required, the petitions bore 320 names. Kuhn Is Starring Popeye NONE TO THE BOX1E TRyiMG "TRUTH vmi RppiirMLi' ai i vno T HAT THAT POOL FKRLOR. wi 1 n 13 ma ut-. LOAFERS.'! UKCYtJU I9X Km I I HAVEN'T I'D UKE MUCH INFLUENCE, YvrTH CLAMBY & CO.. rk szirnrtiMTAL REASONS, BCCAUSa MV FRIEND CLAMBY USED HR. SPURROX,0lHl I THINK I KNOW A FELLOW AT THE cms TO OWN THAT FIRM HASt MX) MS?I the taly candidate to data for mayor. Kenneth I. Randall Is reported planning to file as a candidate for the short aldermanlo term In the fifth ward, the post to be va cated" by Alderman Y. L. Wilkin son, who will not ran again. Al derman David O'Hara as yet la unopposed for ths four-year term in that ward. ART MUSEUM BOARD MEMBERS n Officials for the Oregon State Art Museum association have been announced as follows: Board of trustees: Ex officio members, include the governor, - secretary of state, state treasurer and state librarian together with nine elected trustees as follows: Mayor Douglas McKay, J. M. Clif ford, Mrs. Elsa Ebsen, Viola Price Franklin, Prof. J. Leo Fairbanks, Mrs. Harold Dickson Marsh, An ton Piers, Prof. Andrew Vincent and Senator William F. Wood ward. Officers elected by the trustees include Mayor McKay, president; Viola Price Franklin, vice-president: J. M. Clifford, secretary, and Harriet Long, treasurer. The executive committee is made up of the above officers and Senator F. Woodward. The accession com mittee Includes McKay, Clifford, Vincent, Fairbanks and Mrs. Marsh. DUNDEE MEETS JEBY CHICAGO, Feb. li-ff)-VInce Dundee, the middleweight cham pion, and Ben Jeby of New York, a former holder of the title, will weet in a ten round non-title bout tomorrow night at the sta dium In Chicago's first major boxing contest of the year. Weak FER TH' LOVE & PETE, PAW. QUIT PACING .THE FLOOR.' Orphans 13 1 f l Now Showing "The Last Round-up" Not a Lady OP yOUR EHTTS I'M TELUM n N0rrHIN6 OUT THE BLES5EO AKf CPS YOU OUGHT TO BEL sssrrr 1 HAMM VCUR HCAO EM vXlROUM H VTTKON6 UUMMOX M- a BU51ME53-H 1 XKUOW M rl WHAT X'M ;W.Wlll A Puzzling Likeness TO CONNECT T ILL SEE WHAT I CAN OO BUT I DON'T ENVY ANYBODY WORWN6f FOS m STEVE OTTnii WHO OWNS 3? z : aw NOW! THEY SAY HE'S A DEMON WORK FOR! IS Over 100 grocefrymeh and their wives were entertained' Thursday night by the Horning Milk. cam pany of Salt7 Lake CRy and tha w 1 1 1 a m et te Grocery company, "wholesale grocers, at "variety program in the chamber of com merce rooms. Two hours of entertainment were provided for the guests, the principal feature of the evening being the appearance of Viola Blany and Ken Quinney, Colum bia Broadcasting company "Weav ers of Dreams." Salem talent which was presented included Mary Schults. violinist; Ruth Bedford, pianist: Kathleen and Marjorie Broer, violin and flute duet; Ewing McCroskey, saw solo; the Hollywood Theatre Cow boy band under the direction of Bill Braseau, and tho Salem Ha waiian trio. Under the direction of Bill Storhow. Mary Schultz and the Blaney Qulnney team were featured on Columbia network programs from the Columbia studios in New York some time ago and last night's meeting was their first since Miss Schultz came to Salem. Miss Blaney and Quinney recently com pleted a series of programs over station KGW in Portland. The Willamette- Grocery com pany is local distributor tor Morn ing milk. Old-Age Pension Applicants Will Total About 500 About 500 applications for old age pensions will have been re- - Kneed of the Storm of Few Words MILK COHf ISTTO GROCERS PHOUUD THINK FOLKS) f JL. (ZvT SOONS? TOT? rUMMlES LIKE ME, L i 2 m Krv , ko J xjrs vvOuld wwrVf (maw,--j &3 Vm XJzJs " AM' X KNOW WHAT YOU AJMT OOtN6 J-S-SJ AS 1 WAS SAVIW, DAMNK.TELl.XHJR MOTHER EVEK.VTH1HO 15 PWt OH, HCUO,ANMC SURE, ITS YOURSELF THAT LOOKS COLDER. THAU A LANDLORD'S HEART ERNE. SPURRON IS A MIGHTY NICE CHAP, BUT HE CERTAINLY REMINDS ME OF MR. CLAMSY! HIS HAIRHIS FOREHEAD HlS CHIN nM iwii. I AND HIS IT VOICE ARE ALMOST 1 TO eeived by Marlon county when the pension board completes it tak ing of applications, this week. Al ready applications numbering nearly 450 had been received A number of applications' were: yet to hV filled out at the home of ap? pUcants who are unable physical ly to come to the .courthouse: to make a' personal 'request' Tor a pension. , - "' " ' ... .. Examination bf all applicants Is continuing, under the direction of Miss Thora' Boeeen. When in dividual examination has been completed, the pension board will allot tbe monthly payments. MuWTUBRlS NOT FOR SALE" AIM To Frank E. Jndd, candidate for precinct committee of the democratic party, go honors for theh most comprehensive plat form yet announced by any aspir ant for the honor. Jndd, who lives on route four, filed for the demo cratic commftteemanship yester day. "Wise legislators whose brains are not for sale to the highest bidder." is tbe slogan Judd wants on the ballot oppo site his nsme. In making his filing, Judd re corded the Hollowing platform: "I will do what I can to see that nominees of the democratic party are prudent men with a know ledce of political science in its lat er developments and men who will use that knowledge practically and carefully, to advance the wel fare of the great majority. I will do what I can to see that such men are elected." J. L. Calavan of Marion also filed for the democrat committee yesterday as did Alvin G. Young, 1230 North 21st street, Salem. 00 By MCMAUM , va . 7t 1 : : i - , i J OF COURSE, ITT TH!NKYOteE A'GABBy TOOTS AND CASPER tXDNT RECOMZE MC. AND THAT MEANS NOBODY WILL c-skbjuautV iniNjct, kUAPiOT IO IMS WAY, BUT HE'LL. RND OUT DIFFERENTLY SOMEDAY TK2 DOUSLC- Bill MCE FOR SEMITE First Marlon countr democrat to announce his Intention to file as candidate for the position of state senator from this district is Dr. Floyd T. Utter, dentist, of Sa lem. The announcement came yes terday following conferences with democratic leaders and friends. Dr. Utter plans to make an act ive campaign throughout the county it nominated. Organisation of the Young Dem ocratic League ea a county-wide scale is to be effected during the next few weeks, with the first meeting scheduled for February 23 at the Marion hotel. Carl Don ough, chairman of the state cen tral committee, and Les Joslin. state president of the Young Dem ocratic League, will speak. Democrats Plan Active Campaign Forty candidates have already filed for precinct committee post in the democratic organization la the county, B. S. Martin, secre tary of the central committee, re ported Thursday. Thirty-tour out of 79 precincts now have candi dates. In some of the precincts there will be a spirited race lot the eommitteemansbip. Turnet has three candidates for Its posi tion. Filings must be in by April 18 and May 18 the election will be held. The county clerk's office re ports an increase in the number of democratic voters registering. Totals will not be available until the registration books close April 18. By CLIFF STERRETT By WALT DISNEY By SEGAR . W DlSOOSTlT DARREL McCLURE WELL,rTS WHAT VOU OUGHT TO THIWKf X'LU UEVEJS LEARN TO AUKID AKOWN BUSINESS AN EVERY TIMET. - w OPOtAAV MOUTM X PUTMy FOOT CACLURE. By JIMMY MURPHY STEVE CMZXELL THAT MORTIMER OUT OF UTTER AI ES in , ..M 1 fc. t-i" m mi iff' tit mm UKIEE.IY1 nuwiinziiHi'Miizr)