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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 17, 1939)
c- ; PAGE TWO Th OHEGON iSTATESMAN, Salem, Oreron, Friday Homing, February 17, 1939 May Safety Bill Is Passed fixes Basic Speed limit Benefits Debated bat . - Final Vote 17-10 Tf --i- : Sen. Douglas, MoKay'a bill fis ing tbMpetd limit of antomobBes on Oregon highways at miles a hour, subject to alteration by the -auto-, highway commission, passed the senate Thursday -by a : rote o n to IsV-'iys The speed for bosses and tracks would remain t 4 miles r hoar .as pTevJdedln the present -law, Cities, sad towns -would, bare au thority to reduce the speed limit . ( ! I mile tt bo or in biiaen end residential districts with the consent of the state highway de- partmeaU.The speed oa highways -abutting school properties Is In creased from IB to 20 miles an : hour. Sea. McKay said this bill was Introduced at the request of the , secretary of stata aad had re ceived ' the approval of a large nam her of traffic organizations. I Doubt Its Benefit Sea.' Lyman Ross. Washington eounty, " objected on the - ground that the bill placed county roads and city streets under the -Jurisdiction of the state highway com ' mission. . Sen. W. E. Burke, Yamhill coun ty, said he farored the bill for the 7 reason that It would prevent "speed traps." "Where is the element of safety In this measure?" Senator F. M. FranciscoTich inquired. "Instead of lowering the speed limit you are increasing the basic speed re striction five miles an hour. You also. are Increasing the speed limi tation fire miles on highways abutting school properties and in the eoagested metropolitan areas." The bill also was opposed' by Sen'. Thomas R. Mahoney of Mult nomah .and Sen. W. H Strayer, Baker.- '" . VII youpass this biU it will be - necessary . for a utomobile drivers to -'employ a guide to watch for highway signs," Sen. Strayer said. Sen. McKay replied that safety was. assured for -the reason that . the highway commission could -e- - due the- speed limitations on highways where SO miles an hour was too fast. : The senate also approved a bill . by Sen. Joel C. Booth, Lebanon, increasing the salaries of Linn cob nty officers. A bill by Sen. W. H. Strayer and others authorizing police officers confiscate vehicles used In live stock thefts ws passed unanimous- if..- . Hi Would Enlarge Board Among new bills introbuced was one by Sen. Ashby Dickson, Mult nomah. Increasing the personnel ot the state board of health from seven to nine members. Seven members would be physicians. ' Others would Include a registered dentist and a member of the state board of pharmacy. The board would be appointed by the gover . aor. ' -A memorial by Sen. Lew Wal lace, Multnomah, urges the presi dent to declare an embargo -' against the shipment of arms, mu nitions and materials of war to Japan.' ' A substitute bill .was introduced ' terminating the activities of the state capitol reconstruction com mission April !. ' The original bill provided that the commission . wosld pass out ot existence on August 1. Another bill Introduced Thursday- carries an appropriation of S1Z.000 with. which to landscape the- state capitol grounds here. This Is a WPA project, with the federal government -furnishing-all labor. T - a CTate Exhibits pbtercst Viewers Ismail stand fashioned of 8000 pieces of wood; using eight kinds for: contrasts, stole the show in the wookworklng and mechanical drawing section of .the WPA adult education send recreation crafts aight, held Thursday night at the ottht building. This Inlaid work and several wood inlaid pictures were made by P. J. Ellseth of Sa lem, v,-7 Particularly Interesting to those who are tool-minded" were the' power routing machine for. carv ing, out heads and the Jig; saw which were set up to demonstrate - tietype of equipment used la the woodworking classes. . . ' .'V -.. US too Passive . J la Defense, Says ? PORTLAND, Feb. ls-iAVBri-gadier-Geaeral - George Grunert. commander' of Vancouver Bar racks, told a group of reserve of ficers last night that America was - too' passive where defense prob lems were concerned. - , v- - ""The general said he was not alarmed about large - air fleets coming across the sea to attack bnt; said we should -keep what we-have and not leave our bor ders In so doing." . t. X. Li m, a. sfOSa, 9 Bv II ;isrt7 rtz:s2:s for TaDmentsfl f stoaaea, liter, kidasy. skla.1 J ood, glands.' tk urinary sys lem of. men A women. 11 years ta service. Naturopathic Phytl : 'ltis. .'Ask your Neighbors bout CHAN LA II. T . u n::nn. rinr L'HINLSC MEDIC1NB CO.!) " ? i Cocrt SW Corner Liber R C!r.:3 cpen Tuesday A SaUl ' jczlj. 19 A. U. to 1 JP. U., 3 I P. U. ConsaltstJon. blood ssure & oris e tests are free Bills INTRODUCED THURSDAY. SB gal, by capitol reconstruc tion 'Prohibiting construction ot any building, other than tor resi dential purposes, wtthln one-half block of the boundaries of the capitol group.' SB eg 82, by capitol reconstruc tion ApproprlatUg 112.00 tor landaeapmg eapitol grounds. SB SISby elections and privi leges committee Relatlng.-to.pay-ment "tor space in voters' pam phlet. SB 1H, by Franciscovich Re lattng- to lands acquired by coun ties by tax Xoreclosure. . SB IBS. by Chaney To estab lish' system of rotating, alternat tnr and. coordinating operations of placer mining in aad along the staters at the Rogue river and Its tributaries for the purpose of pro tecting angling and game fishing. SB 281. by Francisco vich To regulate - the sale, licensing and other disposition ot rights to pub licly perform for profit in the state of Oregon any copyrighted composition of music, lyrics; verse or drama. -SB 117, by Ken in Relating to conduct of Insane hospitals. SB 388, by capitol reconstruc tion To abolish state capitol re construction commission April 1. ' SB 189, by A. Dickson Relates to conduct of state board of health. SB 390, by Burke P elating to creation of public utility districts. SB 191. by Balentine Relat ing to operation of workmen's compensation law. SB 392, by Steiwer Providing for compromised settlements of delinquent taxes. PASSED BY HOF8E SB 79, by Joint ariculture Relating to the management of the Oregon state fair. SB 94, by Wallace Relating to inheritance tax exemptions. SB 125, by tishing industries Relating to disposition of fines Imposed for violation of commer cial fishing laws. SB 100. by W. Dickson Re lating to limitation of indebted ness on city and town improve ment bonds. MiU Gty Gravel Request Is Eyed The county court visited t,he Mill City district yesterday to investigate a request from the state highway commission for use of certain gravel deposits and a petition for improvement ot the main street in that community.- The commission recently asked to be permitted to remove gravel for stock piles from which surfacing material will be ap plied to the Mill City-Mehama secondary highway. A delegation from Mill City visited the court yesterday morn ing to report that the main street was full ot chuckholes and some motorists were driving on the sidewalks Tto avoid them. Eastern Oregon Jersey f Jub Due Rex Ross. Mt. Angel, president of the Oregon Jersey Cattle club, reported while in Salem yesterday that eastern Oregon may have its first Jersey club this weekend. Ross has been Invited and expects to be In Ontario tonight when Jersey, breeders will meet tn nr. ganize. . The state group has nine county organisations in western Oregon. Incidentally. Ross will accom pany a shipment ot Jerseys to Vale, to be added to the O. E. Car man herd there. Included win hp seven cows from various valley neraa ana a ouii irom the Frank Kuensting herd at Woodburn. Ross himself sold bulls to Carman about two years ago. C.S. raeco. MARKET AND LOCKER BOXES JT. ComT. s Phone NebersaJI Sugar : Cured 16c 6c Salt Pork for Seasoning, IbJ Fresh' Liver. 2 ibs. 25c Colored Fry ers; '.f nw 44b. arerare. Lhw uC 1 Frying Babbits, - 25c Hens, j i( 2ttn uties League Bill Is Buried Vote ' 42-16 Against Flea for Share of Highway ; Gaa Tax Revenue " The eaapalga which the League of Oreoa Ctties launched many months In advance of the legis lative sessioa. to. obUin a share ot- gaaollaw- tax money tor con struction and- -maintenance - ot streets, -was brought to a unsuc cessful termination T-hfl r a d a y when -the house of Tepreseatatlves aceepted, 41 to 10, -aa uafavorab4 committee report on the league's MIL ' Argument In favor of the bill was led off by Rep. W. H. Miller (D-Grants Pass). "Cities have contributed 183.000,000 to the itate highway fund. . . and we're demanding that the highway de partment turn back to the cities $750,000 that Justly belongs to them." Miller asserted. Discuss Fand Statms Speaker E. R. Fatland left the rostrum to engage In debate on this bill, declaring that "the high way commission Is in no position to spend further funds On city streets." Rep. Frank Hilton (R- Portland) had declared that the highway commission was 18 months behind In matching feder al funds, which Rep. Hector Mac Pherson (R-Albany) retorted was not a serious situation because the state has 2 years to match federal money. Rep. J. F. Hosch (I-Bend) as- Modetn Recess n ' f l I T" -- ii I. ' - . gnu,,,. ,Kimm9 imiiinmiwai wwt m .iiii " "w $6 MONTHLY, Down J78)(l) Payment, Carrying Charge QJ (j Smart modern bathroom outfit at an amazingly low price! Set includes roomy porcelain enara- . eled recess style tub, square front lavatory, and quiet closet of stainless vitreous china. Here is a chance to get the bathroom you have always . wanted at a price way below what you would expect to pay for this quality t Come and see it ! wards Fwtt0SsMli Mryiast Enamel Makes furniture, woodwork; and toys bright and colorful 1 Dries in 4 hrs. No brushmarkst Brilliant Gloss WoIT Enamel s 92c ,t Hard, mlrrar.lilr fSnU1 bathroom or kitchen walls woodwork. Easy to wash! ' Csrtinocj Linoleum Varnish 04c Protect your ITnnTsiiins v f.Bpw-whiu porcelain . , , till xoont with glareless Hbv Hobs diameter House DTTRODTJCED THURSDAY ' HB 430, by livestocfc Relat ing to control ot Bangi disease. Appropriates 1100.000. HB 431. by agriculture To promote dairy Industry by ex tensive advertising. Levies tax of two mills oa batterfat. HB -412, by Reanie Appropri ates 112,000 to asiht in Improve ment of Monroe street, Carrairis. HB 411, by medictna Relat ing -to coat Jurisdiction over-vt-olatioa of act covering sals of contraceptive drags. -. HB 411,; by Hoekett and Marsh Aathoriies discount for ?re psymeat of taxes tor If IS -and prior years. HB 427, by Nash, at al Gives Lincoln county court control over oyster bads. HB 431, by Caufield KUmln atea requirement that, animal food shall be inspected. HB 439, by Herman Author ises Issue of refunding bonds aad Interest bearing warrants by school districts. HB 440, by ways and means Relating to classification of ex penditures la state budget. HB 141, by ways and means sailed the highway commission setup as a matter of "taxation without representation.1". Votes in favor of the bill and the minority report were: Repub licans Chindgren, Ash, Fisher. Hempstead, Herman, Hesse, Mac Pherson, Staples and ' Thomas. Democrats Brady, Bull, Carter; Klrkpatrick, McCloskey and Mil ler. Independent Hosch. Absent, Bolvln (D) and Lonergan (R). Style Tvbl am j f FLATVAU-fl u Flat Wall Paint 55c The most economical oil paint for bedroom and living room walls. Washable. If any colors. r WbyPayMoie? Screen Paint j scstrn' j 55c tn Glossy black finish for both the wood frames and the wire mesh. Qt. finishes 12 screens. and : Hal Finish CoseTa Pafef 73cl In Tin Ulx it and apply It Just AUlsomiac. Wsshableoee covers bo primer needed I will i light. b - J 1 ReUtff No. 14 wire, tested 1S9I V,! Moisture, flame-resistiag. - Weatherproof Wire, 75 100 ft. Bills Relating to the state tax com mission. . HB 442, by Nash and Herman Prohibits stock rasing- at large-on certain highways. . HB 441, by Turner and Sea. Balentine Creating a livestock district la Jefferson county. - HB 441, by McAllister la creasat. - jnrladletioa of small rialms courts from aiO to 35. HB 445, by forestry Relates to cost ot protection of forest areas. - HB 441, by forestry Relates to protection of forest lands. SB 447, by forestry Deflnea foreet "operation area." HB 442, by forestry Relating to forest .protection. HB 449, by Fuhrer, et al To iacraase compensation of deputy secretary ot state. HB 450, by agriculture Re fer to sanitary regulations. HB 451, by agriculture Re lates to commercial feeds. HB 452. by - McAllister Re lates to Irrigation districts west ot Cascade mounUis. HB 453, by food and dairy products To regulate manufac ture and sale ot dog ' and cat foods. HB 454, by Bull Appropri ates $22,000 for operation of radio station KOAC. HB 455, by ways and means Appropriates 135,000 for state heating plant. , HB 456, by ways and means Appropriation for state tax com-' mission. HB 457, by ways ar 1 means Appropriates $309,000 for prin qt. qt. gal. like coat at fast fat ws tsn s? t ibsi ill sawnvwsa 1 3 piSS 1939 Waflpaper Stock cipal and Interest oa Oregon dis trict Interest bonds. PASSED BT HOUSE HB 137, by insurance Relat ing to requirement for garage buildings. HB 171, by Caaaday Author izing dissolution, of water dis tricts. HB 1S9, by Hoekett aad Sen. Bteiwer Relating to- duties- ot state tax commission. HB 319. by Pier Authoris ing city councils to establish set back lines. . HB !, by Caufield RUU lng to taking- of clams -and' oy sters lor commercial purposes. HB 255, by Caufield To prb vide season 'for takimj of dram salmon commercially In Sand Lake.- " HB 210, by Kevbry, Riddle and Monroe Relating to eon tamers ased 'ta harvestlnsr fruits and vegetables. HB 149, by inigatioa and drainage To permit irrigation districts to collect assessments for bonds and bond Interest. HB 150, by Irrigation and drainage To authorize irriga tion districts to contract with United States government tor controlling flood waters. HB 157, by highways Relat ing to hears of labor. HB 112, by Insurance Relat ing to taxes and fees exacted ot foreign and alien Insurers. HB 281, by highways Relat ing to sale of state highway bonds. HB 292, by Insurance Relat ing to contracts between Insur ance, companies. HB 293, by insurance commit teesRelating to reciprocal in surance. Paints tor every purposol Floor ATrim Varnish me qt. Standard quality, clear var nish. Won't turn white. Semi-Gloss Paint. For walls or woodwork 5 9c qt. Kalsomlne. g lbs. finishes average room. 5-lb. box 39c 0 Compare Wards Low Pricol BO-ib. Slate dloll Roofing g5 M Ctreft 100 s, ft. roU Bright red and green colors that can't fade they're fused on! 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Tomrist Aid Stressed This legislation would add ma terially to the value of the sports men's industry and bring: thou sands of additional dollars into Oregon annually, Sen. U. S. Bal entine of Klamath county de clared. . Senator C. W. Clark. Douglas county, said 101 out of 101 sports men's organisations in Oregon had indorsed the bllL The bill was opposed by Sen. F. M. FranciscoTich, Clatsop coun ty, on the ground thst It was not a conservation measure and would not accomplish the purpose tor which It was intended. - Water Dealer z: V 15 gallon sizel . 26.95 ImraUted with rock wool v. saves gust. Sadrs automatic! Adjustable tbennostat. See itt at it.. Faucet 2.77 "SfT gp0ttt elf draining; soap dish. Chro njiusa lOateaaL; j Sf"0 Toggle -Switches Redwcedl OC ea. Compare with 25c switches I Brown bakelite. Tested for 50 000.,-wrraB4 "of Is" Save! ea. ' Heat, modern pattern. XIade of sturdy bakelite. 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