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PAGE SIX The OREGON STATESMAN, Salem Oregon, Friday Blaming:, September 22, 1939 tatcBmaa 'No Favor Sways Us; No Fear Shall Atce i From First Statesman, March 28, 1851 v ' THE STATESMAN PUBLISHING CO. ' I Charles A- Sprague, President v f'""':; --,' ' -"j- lumber el tha AiMctaU tttu - I - i - - . , ' Th AtMclated Pra to eichiBlvely ntltled to th f.r public. Mon-'of all ow Slspatcba credited to It or not oUrw1a crodiUd to thia paper. ( . '. ; : - v "'!: Fleas and Being a Dog Af mil- riomesDun DhilosoDhers remarked to the effect that "a certain amount of fleas are good for a dog, to keep him from ruminatin' on the misfortune of bein a dog, he was of course really talking about human beings rather than the canine race. Just at present we are in something of a qaandary as to which way this should be applied to the hu man family; but taking everything into consideration, the evils inherent ir human nature seem to be represented by the world situation, and the fleas that ought to take our mind off these troublesare our own domestic troubles here in the United States. ' . , ,A . , " For we still are infested with fleas, -and we ought to be About our business of scratching, partly to take our minds off Europe and war', partly because the fleas still bite. They how ever have been disturbed somewhat by the unusual external events and have! hopped around and are biting in new places. .' It may be, for instance, the war abroad will solve at least temporarily I our unemployment problem. Already it has brought relief to some divisions of agriculture industry; while others have instead suffered, the balance is on the cre dbside of the ledger. I . 'But if the depression has been temporarily defeated, it is 4Vi4. Via flwo Viotrn fntinrl a row rilarfi to bite: for we art operating under a system of emergency laws based upon depression and unemployment. Next year a shortage of foodstuffs may develop, and then the crop control laws may get m the way..! Already some industries are swamped with orders, and the wage and hour act becomes a hindrance to ex panding production, while unemploymentftnsurance becomes a useless and bothersome appendix. 1 vv Likewise there is the social security law, scheduled to go info full operation next January. What effect a changed econ omy may have upon it is not yet clear, but careful analysts ai just discovering that the amendments which pushed ahead the effective date and liberalized benefits, appear to be decid edly unsound frpm the actuarial standpoint and while the reserves built up in the last three years may keep the program going until 1954, thereafter it will collapse or require supple mentary taxation. i v On this particular point we refuse to join the group that is seriously disturbed.: The law has been amended once and as James Drain of the social security board pointed out to Ore gon's American Legion delegates assembled here last month, ; it is bound to be amended further at each successive session; of congress for many years to corned We still maintain that ! the first amendments aimed in the right direction, removal of ! the absurd and dangerous reserve program which was draw ing money out of private hands and returning almost none of it. One harmful effect of the liberalization is the building up of false expectations and a resultant handicap to the pri vate life insurance business. For social security is a species of life insurance, and somewhat akin to fraternal insurance in that management is predicated upon majority rule and not upon cold actuarial statistics. Today's young people ought to be advised that there is nothing certain or secure about social security- that they ought to look out for themselves. With that warning widely disseminated, there is not so much harm in the prospect. j : Well, those are just some of the fleas. There are millions of. them on the dog, and we face the task, almost pleasant by comparison, of scratching them from time to time. Even if we don't exterminate many, they'll keep our minds off Europe. - r; . . ; ; ;.. . '. r War and Money ;j One of the ways in which history is not repeating itself in this war has to do with the monetary situation. The chaos which developed with the opening of World War I in 1914 was due to the failure of our monetary system to carry the load created by Europeans liquidation Tof their holdings in the United States. Nothing of the sort has happened this time ; and though British exchange is being controlled, at. slightly depressed rates, British traders have no way of taking unfair advantage of. the fact, so there is no need for invoking the monetary pow ers which the president retained after a bitter struggle. But there is a danger involved in the immense gold horde which has come to the United States in recent years and is Btijl coming; even before war broke out it was pointed out that foreign nations might be forced to abandon gold altoge ther, and war enhances that possibility. If it did happen, the : value of the gold horde itself would collapse. .V The United States.is of course in a highly favorable po sition from a monetary standpoint to take care of any in creased need for domestic credit, largely because of the feder al ijfovernment's extensive borrowings which, through a pro cess which not one person m 20 understands, increases bank deposits and reserves. -' V Credit expansion is already being observed ; in New York al6he private borrowings have swelled $200,000,000 in the last seven weeks. With credit so" extensively available, there is .danger of credit inflation in the now - commencing war boom; but the federal reserve board also has power to control that if it becomes dangerbus. . . . : - ; ''I Roosevelt's Neutrality Talk I President Roosevelt's address before the joint congres sional session was, in the main, a well-considered, temperate discussion of the issue. It seemed odd to hear him quote his tory to illustrate his point; he is not usually one to hold up "the lamp- of experience.' But the incident from this coun try's earl V venture in European affairs was pertinent to the discussion. . ; ; ; - - The president was no doubt sincere in his emphasis on the' program he sought unsuccessfully last July, but for the purpose of winning over the members Who opposed him then, it was not perhaps good politics. He might have served his cause better by expressing recognition of their sincerity. r On thentrppt in riisrnssion of the Tresidint Address nd the cash and carryproposal in general, we encounter the ob jection that it would permit Americans to profit from blood shed." Thaf concept must be faced squarely, for it is the truth, frefm one point of view. But from another, Americans, would simply be supplying' nations the means of defending them selves against enemies who. would destroy them. War is hor rible, but it is a fact. - ' ' Finland has almost completed preparations for holding thejXMympic Games in 1940 These preparations involved great expense. Just at present it doesn't look as though many nations will be interested, and getting through the Baltic to Finland woujd be a tough problem.'. There is talk of holding Western Hemisphere games' in Portland. That's a fine- idea. Bu& whatever is done, Finland should have the privilege of holding the' nextJQlyropics whenever conditions permit." " f Goebbels says there is no frutn to reports that the Czechs have started a revoultion. We sincerely hope that for once in his'life Goebbels-is telling the truth.- It's too early for ah ef fective Czech revolt ; theyM better save their manpower until a more suitable time when-an uprising may be calculated to bring the final collapse of a tottering Reich. ,t; Even the. veteran copy-reader is sometimes in t dilemma; say for instance when somebody asks if there are two "ells r two "emms" in "dilemma. v s Bits for Mrcakfaot ' Br R. J. HENDRICKS Three great celebrations 9-22-3 1 coming up: they are Salem.r then t Willamette university andj the same year, California's; ? W S- Very appropriately, at the first openj meeting' ' the fall for the Salem" chamber of commerce, Governor : Spragne, the guest speaker, brought up the subject of ' the '-' forthcoming centenary celebration ot Salem's founding, which comes next year, and sug gested that "it be made an event worthy- of Its historical Import ance and shoving the true spirit or Oregon g capital eity. If this shall he the outcome of the timely suggestion, the re sulting- celebration will be one to commend Itself to the' city; the state, the nation and r the wide world. .. V Salem was born .of the- Jason Lee j mission, which - was the answer to the Indians' Macedon ian 'call from the westernmost west. That made the beginnings of Protestant Christian civilization and full democratic government for all the American continent facing Balboa's ocean. It started the movement which rendered Oregon fte mother of states for all the region draining into. the Pacific. S Two years thereafter will be celebrated the centennial year of the founding of Willamette university; the beginnings of higher education west of the Mis souri river. These two proposed celebra tions in Salem are related, in that the school was alse a child of the mission. The first money for its initial founding fund. $650, was subscribed at sea as tne Lausanne, Mayflower of the Pacific, sailed during its 13,000 mile voyage on the oceans that wash the two American contin ents. Both the Salem celebra tions are necessitated by the proper demands of high history. "m "m "W California will also celebrate the year 1842, the 400th anni versary of her discovery. In tne August 27 issue of his page of the Los Angeles Sunday Times, John Steven McGroarty, poet laureate of that state, au thor, designer, promoter, direct or of the Mission Play, former member of congress, etc., etc., had the words which follow: S "We leam with satisfaction and joy that San Diego has been and continues to be alert as to the great hour awaiting It when in 1942 it will commemorate the 400th anniversary of the discov ery of California. With pageantry and in other ways it wUl recall tnat Immortal hour when the dar ing caravels of Spain turned their prows into the harbor of the sun to find the Land of Heart's De sire. "The way it was. lone before the discovery of the New World by Columbus, a Spanish romancer had written a book in which he described a land where it was al ways summer, where skies were always blue, a land of ever blooming- flowers and delight. He pondered lone over a name for so fair a region, but could find none in his own musical language of Castile or in any other tongue 10 piease mm. And so he did what many a poor scribbler had done before him, and since, and will do again, he 'coined a name. And the name was California. S V "When the Spanish explorers ventured forth up uncharted seas, the one desire above all others was to find California. It was a vain quest for full a half century after Columbus. It was not until Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo and hia neet sailed under the shadow of Point Loma in the haven of the sunny, landlocked bay that they anew tne quest was ended. "'This is California!' was the cry that rose upon the lips of (Continued on Page 7) German Submarine Halts American Freighter I i'kiii i n " " TJT' -t(' - " " : ::.v;: ...: r-- V" ' J : : V r 1 ?': . mil uliliir' i " f ' l,r ' ' : v"" .v v;. :: Z f AV " ' I " v - k . " - , . a I 4 - 'X - I v4 w v X ,. v kA 6 - A S' A" a va 'ta f lit r . A.VA AtM.vr - f - T . ,A f : ' :( f. .kr, . ,-.,r iL The American freighter Wacosta was halted by a German submarine off the Irish coast and searched for contraband. This picture, made from the deck of the Wacosta, shows men on the deck of the submarine as they waited for a boat from the Wacosta to transport them to the ship for the search. (AP photo). "Redheads Are Lucky" By Vera Brown Chapter S3. In March. Mike splurged on clothes. That was because of the Kenyon wedding. She had to go to several affairs given for Bob and Ruth. At the wedding, Mike wore a smart black tailored suit. . . . Her hat snowed a large part of her gorgeous hair, and the dull black made her naturally lovely skin dazzling. What's the redhead? Who's the redhead?" the men asked. My secretary," Kenyon an swered. "First thing I'd do, Ruth, is to make Bob fire her," advised Don Raye, best man, who had taken possession of Mike and ignored the maid of honor to whom he should have been charming. Bermuda Bound. Ruth was gorgeous in her white wedding gown and so happy that it hurt Mike to look at her eyes. Seeing Ruth that day, she knew Bob would never be sorry. They were going to Bermuda for just a short trip. When summer comes and business drops off, we're going to England," Ruth told Mike. But first I m going to insist that Bob gives you a vacation." I wouldn t know what to do with it," Mike countered. I'll show you," said Don Raye, "if you will let me." After they d seen Ruth and Bob off, the younger members of the wedding party were ready for 'more fun." Mike tried to make excuses. But Don refused to listen. They made the rounds. Don was amusing and Mike was thoroughly enjoying herself. Arriving at n Rommacco with the party, Mike went on into the dressing room to freshen up. She heard somebody call her name. "I thought you were dead or married or something!" Carol Lee swept down upon Mike as she sat down before a dressing table mirror. "You look grand!" Bhe rattled on. "Can't you join us? Who're you "with?" Mike ex plained about her boss' wed ding. No More Road Trips. "Dusty's away. He'll be in to morrow with the team. I'm not going on the road trips any more. It got too boring, you know." Of course, Mike asked after Dusty. "Better than ever. His arm's swell." "I'm 80 glad, Carol." "They all say nobody knows where Handsome is. I had a let ter from Iris, she's in Honolulu." Carol's tone was lower now, more STARTS SATURDAY The Screen's Biggest Thrill! Brothers In fhma... Brothers in Aims... Three Against . V the World! win CFCTF . d itfclllweaf I JOHN CESTE (lay MiOmJ) MM.. fMUWwl C:Y CESTE tt, '"Mi C03IP ANION FEATURE 1 HAWAIIAN NIGHTS" . - . with . r - . " ; COXSTAJfCE MOORE - JTOHNNT i)OWNS and Matty Malneck's Orchestra r LAST TIMES TODAY GLORIA DICKSOX . ? . LEE TBACX In PLUS 1 In' -NO PLACE TO GO" "TITO SPKIXBINPKR" confidential. "She's opening here in a show next August. She has a pretty good part. You know Handsome left her without a cent." Mike did not point out to Carol that it takes money to get from New York to Honolulu. That was about all the news Carol had time to impart. When Mike went to join the others at their table, she saw Carol across the room at a table for two. She was with Frank Ralston. Mike could never forget his face. Mike sat squeezed close to Don, listening to all the idle talk around the table. She was sud denly tired. Her thought turned toward the letter she had had from Handsome: "You 6hould see me, Skipper. I've got a baseball team. I'm a manager now. It's the kids from the country school across the road. I never felt better In my life and, right now, I'm experi ment with that old curve. I think I've got the stuff on it again. Mr. Christian say the hand ball I play is good for me, and now and then, I feed the horses, or run the sheep." . . . Peace and sQnlet? How queer the letter seemed here in this noise and heat and din. Was there really such a place of peace and fresh air and quiet? "What are you thinking about, beautiful?" Don bent down the better to see her face. "Pine woods, she said with a smile. , "You're a girl after my own heart. Let's shake the mob and go for a ride. I'm sick of this too." -They left the crowd amid a lot of jibes, but Don only laughed. Outside the spring night was dark and soft. "We'll go up to Central Park and get a carriage. No automo bile is as good on a night like this." Don Raye had fallen hard. Ho made Mike's life very pleasant that spring. ... Disquieting Reports. It was Don who took her to the stadium one Sunday for the first game she had seen .in two seasons. Dusty was pitching and Mike was eager to watch" him. There had been disquieting re ports about his arm. Things were not as rosy as Carol had painted them. Mike was a little shocked at Dusty's appearance. He looked older and seemed tired. The Yanks finally won, but not be cause of any expert pitching. The team was hitting that day. Don talked about it as they drove back from the stadium. Mike just listened. That evening Wish Malone walked into the restau rant where Don and Mike were dining. When he finally caught Mike's eye, he came over to the table. She introduced Mr. Raye and they talked casually for a few minutes. "Have dinner with me some time soon." Wish said as he left. Don let her at her apartment house door. It was very late, must have been after one o'clock when Mike unlocked the door of her apartment. She heard foot steps coming down the halL A tan figure stood there in the half light. "Mike, I've got to talk to you." Dusty. It was Dusty Lee. She hid her surprise, turned on the lights, in vited him in. He slumped Into a chair, mumbling. Mike ob served: "You look tired." "I am and . . . well, I suppose you wonder why I'm here." "I certainly do. You should be home and asleep." "I pitched today. I'm awfully tired. But I had to wait for you." Dusty rested his head ion the chair back, closed his eyes. "Did you meet Carol while I was away?" "Yes, I did. Dusty. I hadn't seen her In a Jong time." "That's what she told me. . . . Gosh, I don't understand what you see in that guy, Frank Ral ston!" Mike had been watching Lee's face. So that was it! (To be continued.) News Behind Today's News By PAUL MALLON WASHINGTON. SenL SI. Hit- lor'a nmlnnnl waraiflr tO the British that he "may someday - surprise tnem oy employing weaoons ' which might not be available to them" cause no chills upon the official apme nere. ier fuehrer ' -a irprue weapon is believed to be a new bis; gun of 16 H inch calibre which it ill shoot accurately 19 or 20 miles. - It la so accurate it is caUed a "rifle." The best that the British and French caa shoot back, will carry no more thaw 12 or IS miles. Knm a cntnlMnn at an Tlata that he has another big bertha like the one used In the last World TOMORROW H MOTION PICTURES! ; a-l ...FROM THE PAGES READ BY MILLIONS! - rL. , lT T - r - v I W X. V L AaaWa J ' Last Happy Day! ! I t-nfafi. 'UnafttatJ .-- i, --?,'- -3;;? .Tin t fi-f - v:x? y-,: .-yf ,,k J 11 4 W l - n I 'aU the Wfld StalUon" - CBlJilXilJJGD Call Board F.LSIXORE Today "No Place to Go" with Gloria Dickson and Fred Stone, plus "The Spell Binder" with Lee TracyJ Saturday "Beau Geste" with Gary Cooper and Ray Milland, plus "Hawaiian Night? with Mary Carlisle and all-star cast. GRAND Today "Konga, the Wild Stallion" with, Fred Stone and Rochelle - Hudson, plus "Stop, Look and Love" with J e a n Rogers and William Frawley. Saturday "The Rains Came" with Myrna Loy, Tyrone Power and George Brent. STATE Today "Dodge City" with Errol Flynn and Olivia dellaviland, plus "Un- dercovcr Agent" with Rus- sell Gleason and Shirley Deane. Midnight show, "Gorilla" with Ritx Broth- ers. war. It might shoot 80 miles but not with accuracy or vital effect. , It Hitler has any other new surprise weapons that the allies lack, a lot pf officials here are going to be fired for not know ing more about their business and that prospect can be consid ered unpromising at the moment. Note The ? British ' passed off Hitler's warning as a threat to use his superior air bombers upon the civilian population of London and Paris. This interpre tation was likewise arpnAH n some quarters here, because Hit ler certainly nas such a superior ity, and just prior to the warn in do rase in hia Danzf? he charged the British with war- ring on German women and chil dren with their starvation hw.u. de. In that case, the warning may have been political, as no suggestion has ever reached any one" here that he has any new unknown bombs or bombers. Straws blown from the business world to the politi cal leaders ; here suggest that business is sharply split over repealing the arms embargo. Leading midwest -business men and some political leaders at tended a dinner in Chicago given by former Vice President Charles G. Dawes a few nights back. Sentiment at this dinner mildly (Continued on Page 7) CAPITOL Today - "Confessions of a Nazi Spy" with Edward G. Robinson and Lya Lys, plus "The Girl from Rio" with MoviUu-and Warren Hull. Saturday 'Two Tough Boys" with Jackie Cooper and Freddie Bartholomew, plus "Mr. Wong in China- town" with Boris Karlotf and Marjorie Reynolds. HOLLYWOOD Today "Renegade Trail" with William Boyd, plus "King of Chinatown" with Anna Mae Wong and Akim Tamiroff. 1 1 . ' 'Itl'JI.lVl II.W RUSSELL SHNELCY, law Ill w S8 laN Starts Saturday BLACK GOLD! ...kguihing from rich toil I Fighting Fury... un leashed from desperate menl Ca9aaaaaaaaaaaaaMaaaailannaaaaaBaaaaJ Last Times Tonight Daring Spy Expose Confessions of a Nasi Spyv with EDW. G. 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