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EDITORIAL PAG EOF THE REGISTER - GUARD Tour, Januiry J, AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER (Fubltihsd Trwrf Evanlaf and Sunday) CDTTOK AND PVBU&HLR Alton r. Baker . MANAOINO EDITOR ...... WUliam M. Tutsan NEWS SZPVICS - - AaaocUted Prew. United Prcu lAXHBEB Audit Bureau of Circulation! Xstarari at th Pot Office mt Eufn. Oregon, aa Ncond Th IUf1tw-Cuard'a policy Is tha oompltt and Impartial publication In 1U newt pacta of ail newt and tatemcnta n aeva. On thU pact tha cditon of Tha Rgiaier-Guard otfar th air opinion on evanta of tha day and matteri of Imparl anoa to tha community, endeavoring to be eandtd but fan and helpful In the development of constructive ommunlly policy. LOOKING FORWARD TO 1941 If we were asked to suggest the one most important objective for this community in - 1941, we would say that it should be AREA PLANNING. This is an inclusive term. It not j only takes for granted that the industrial, 2 mercantile and agricultural development will continue; it assumes that it can and should be stimulated and guided by the in- telligent study of these problems which af 2 feet not only Eugene but the entire region - of urban and suburban development: 1. Main highways and the essential con- necting streets and roads. 2. Classification of property for logical uses industrial, commercial, residential, with consideration for those intermediate - uses which are appropriate between now and developments which can be expected or fore T. seen. m 3. Coordination of fire protection, water supply, sewage and sanitary service, policing 4. Provision for Traffic Service, that is to Z say, adequate parking and facilities for the Z safe handling of traffic in all congested areas. Z 5. Parks and parkways to conserve the Z city's natural advantages. Z 6. Placement of schools in relation to pop ulation and population trends so as to provide Z better facilities at minimum cost. Z Taxes and finances, debt control, so that all needs can be met and no money wasted. This year probably will see the begin Z ning of construction on the super-highway Z from Eugene to Springfield; the new Eugene airport will add a new element in traffic and - transport; we have seen only the beginnings of plywood and other industries for process ing timber; the flood control dams, the con- itant spread of irrigation and drainage mean - new and more intensive forms of agriculture. AH these things contribute to the importance of this city and this area as a producing and distributing center. It lsnt a question of annexing our sub urban neighbors, piling up a maximum pop ulation figure, making a big showing of growth for the sake of growth. It is a mat ter of building a city which is BETTER in every way for those who want to work and live and spend their money here. Area problems always are complex, but there is a starting point in this matter of fire protection. Schools also offer a natural point for the beginning of friendly and construc tive efforts in cooperation. A very large sub urban area already depends on Eugene or Springfield for high school service. Planning Involves vision but it is not "visionary." It is eminently hard-headed, practical. Take the little item of the saving of right-of-way for wide approach roads to the new Eugene airport a few hundred dol lars now for what might have cost thousands later. This is the beginning o a decade. In national and world affairs we can only contribute "our bit." To the problems here at home, we hold the answers. years when Hitler and Mussolini and Stalin and the Japanese army oligarchs were rising to power that it didn't make any difference to us what happened to those nations so long as they let us alone. Just as for a long time there were good people in Chicago who were indifferent to the murderous Capone and other gangsters. We have learned that we cannot remain indifferent. Dictators and democracies can not live in the same world. In the hands of gangsters, mechanized weapons have put power to force their rule and their way of life upon an unwilling world. In spite pf what Mr. Wheeler says (and he is no military ex pert) there is no longer any such thing as a safe side of the world. If Britain falls, Hitler will have at his command the resources for conquest of the world. As we have said many times Hitler is not a cause but a result. It is tragic to hate the German people, or the Italians or the Russians or the Japanese, but there can be no compromise with the religion of force which they have espoused. Only when this maniacal menace has been removed will it be possible to reconstruct. Then there must come, as Pope Pius suggested in his Christ mas appeal, a rebirth of honor and trust and decency or there will still be no peace in the world. SENATOR WHEELER'S PEACE CALL Except as a political gesture the "peace call" of Montana's Senator Burton K. Wheel er is untimely. It is the Senator's inalienable right and even his duty to speak his views. President Roosevelt is not beyond criticism at this moment. Senator Wheeler is correct in at least one thing when he says that if we follow the logic of our policy we should sever diplomatic relations with Russia, Italy, Ger many, Japan, all nations whose policies we abhor, because, at least in the case of Ger many, the pretense of normal relations is hypocrisy. However, the combatants in Europe are too deep in blood to listen to any call to wade ashore for parleys. Mr. Wheeler is wasting his breath when he sets forth terms of pos sible settlement. Nor does he seem to un derstand the nature of this conflict which is not merely between nations but between concepts of government and of man's rights under government. In Hitler, the civilized world as we know it is confronted with a unman, leading a lanatic crusade Read "Mein Kampf." Read Hitler's replv to Roosevelt. This is not an ordinary war. It is not even the normal form of war madness. It is more like a savage disease, a sociological rabies which has infected millions of people We and the British and ,hfi rpst o talk democracy cannot escape blame for our past Indifference for conditions which drove these people to mad despair. It is going to be difficult to remember our own sins when It comes to make a new peace. o saia in nurm -n .1 , The first shipment of 1941's first head aches has arrived in N. Y. from Argentine 5800 cases of champagne. Townsend Club Meeting; Other Of Early Week Has Social Grove News Reported COTTAGE GROVE, Jan. 1. (Special) The Townsend club held a social evening Monday evening at the Townsend hall. Special music was furnished by Mrs. O. W. Blackmore, L. D. Tucker, Pete Briton and Tom Short. Readings were given by Mrs. Ethel Applewhite, L. D. Tuck er and Mrs. Clara Perry. A New Year's bulletin and resolution was read by the secretary, Mrs. Kate Adams. Piano solo was played by Mrs. O. W. Blackmore. George Potts related his experiences on his recent trip south and east. Group singing was enjoyed with Mrs. Blackmore playing the piano ana L,. D. Tucker, the violin. The club will sponsor a dance to be held Saturday evening, Jan. 4. at the Townsend hall. The public is invited. The auxiliary will re sume its quilting on Jan. 9. A re port was given of the progress of the plans for the birthday party and program which will be held on Monday, Jan. 13. Grange to Meet The Hebron grange will meet at the Hebron schoolhouse Friday evening. The men are to furnish the refreshments. The Jemo club will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Merle Porter. The Jolly club will meet for a 7:30 o'clock dessert Friday eve ning at the home of Mrs. Walter Smith. The Rebekah lodge will hold regular meeting Friday evening at the I. O. O. F. hall. Initiation will be held. " Renew Insurance The board of education for dis- trict No. 45 held a special meeting Monday evening to renew the in surance on the Jefferson and Ad ams schools. They received a new appraisal for these schools. The West side school building is insur ed separately. The Ad Libitum club which an nually entertains husbands on New Year's eve with a dinner and watch party, was compelled to postpone the party this year be cause of the flu epidemic. Mothers' Club Plans Benefit Program FRANKLIN, Jan. 1. (Special) There will be a basket social and program consisting of skits, music and readings at the Frank lin grange hall Friday night, Jan. 3, sponsored by the Mothers club, Proceeds will be used for basket ball supplies. Ladies are asked to bring bas kets with lunch for two. No ad mission will be charged. PICTURES ... Picture Framing. Kutn wneeier'i, IZZ E. Broadway v Averaee score of B7H urae awarded the Echo Hollow Dairy for 1939-40 at the Pacific Interna tional Stock Show the hiohact award in the Eugene area. Adv. Lorane News LORANE, Jan. 1. (Special) Clyde Davis - was seriously hurt at the Addison Lumber company mill Monday when a piece from the log being sawed struck him in the head, knocking him uncon scious. An ambulance was called and he was taken to the Eugene hospital. Mr. Davis runs the car riage at the mill. Mrs. Elizabeth Abbey, who has been spending the winter with a daughter at Centralia, Wash., is visiting a son, W. R. Abbey and family. The Paul Weaver family of Roseburg visited the McAtee and Rulon families here recently. By actual test, hanri wriiina in pencil requires nearly five times as much light to be legible as as writing in ink. Walterville P.-T. A. Plans Supper Meeting, C. E., Sunday School Are Active WALTERVILLE, Jan. 1. (Spe. cial) The Walterville P.-T. A. is making plans for its regular meet' ing Friday evening, Jan. 3. and will serve an oyster supper that evening. A small charge will be made for the cupper and other food will also be on hand for re freshments. The Walterville Christian En deavor society is meeting Thurs day evening, Jan. 2, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Alexander. This is the annual chili feed for the Endeavor and preparations are made for cooking the chili. To Hold Conference The Walterville Sunday school district conference will be held Jan. 12 at the Leaburg church from 2 until 4 p. m. S. P. Kester is president of the group. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Page were hosts Wednesday, New Year's day, lor members of their family. Other guests invited to their home were Mr. and Mrs. George Willian, Lau rel Edith Willian, Mrs. Mary Wil lian of Cottage Grove, Don Alex ander, Mrs. Guy Hills and daugh ter Alice of Vallejo, Cal., Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Stacy, Carolyn Stacy. Janet Stacy, Ellen Stacy, Con stance Stang, W, R. White irnti Elizabeth Page. " Next Monday evening thtf ; Kenzie Valley Farmers' tW line will hold its annual nJ ' at the Deerhorn school hou; o'clock. Shareholders are ur. : be present. i From Vancouver ( Mr. and Mrs. Fred Easto. daughter Nellie of Vane Wash., spent the Christmas r '' tion in this vicinity visiting homes of their daughters, f Jack Sheashley and famili:; Lowell and Mrs. Emmet FUs , sen and family at Dexter with relatives in Eugene and't terville. Miss Erma East' -! Bremerton, Wash., came dovn Christmas day. Mr. and Mn. ton are former residents of 1 ? terville, leaving here about t ;.; yearf ago. !. ARROW MESSENGER ft.1 KNOX HATS New Shapes, New C0I05 DeNEFFE'S wi: There are some who will say that Tom Harmon ran Francis Schmidt right out of his job as Ohio State coach. Franklin D. Roosevelt got his diploma from the electoral college but will continue to attend classes for four more years. . Both Britons and Germans are thoroughly convinced it is more blessed to give than receive. Cheer up! The first thing you know, this will be last winter! When you have a wife and family on your hands, you can't keep them in your pockets. WASHINGTON LETTER WASHINGTON, D. C, Jan. 1. That perennial 70 car railroad bill wilj bo offered to congress next month or later, with a fairly excellent chance or passing. Oregon and Washington legislatures have had experience with it and-know the battles it has caused. Now the bill will appear on the national scene, with strong backing. This measure, if enacted, will be of no special benefit to the general public, but it will affect a number of railroads (some eastern lines with coal cars; some western lines hauling wheat) and will result in additional jobs for railroaders. This is behind the bill more jobs. The cost of operating railroads affected will be materially increased by mc uviuuiuiini uuui crews ana mis is wnv mi . roads have bitterly opposed the passage of the measure in me past. Also, it will affect, indirectly, Danks ana life insurance comrjanies which hnin rauroaa stocks ana bonds. As matters stand, the 70-car bill Is hnn contention and will continue In he en until it 1. definitely disposed of. There is no falling off in support by the railroaders and they are preparing iui o uiivo in pusn me measure tnrough congress Aleady the railroad men have rnneirinrnhin etrnttHtt In both branches of coneress vony water and nave generally laid the founda tion to give the bill action. Appeals will be made to every member of congress by railroaders in all uai is ui me country ana the nn tmr, nt h ure is in better shape than heretofore rw merit against the bill in the past is disappearing. .. ,.vc umwn increased carloadings tnrough the defense nrnemnv fn r.arri. i '. aiowiy Dcginning to make some money. Railroaders have seized upon this as a further spur to pass the measure. rnnlnnHinw tit :n j k...l ...::. ., ' . -B " ..i.ic.iai.u uumuon juMiues meir demand. , me so-caned monopoly committee (whose life was extendpri until AnHi i. tu. o ity and Exchange commission. From time to time .,a.n,1B , : i.wn.i uc-mii)K wim '""T I'Mnara ui me economic life of America ranging irom control of patents to life insurance companies, but no recommendations of the com mittee have yet been made. The results of the probe are scheduled for Anrii ..j ... u- kiia 1- i . ' "' ue ..wtrw in a series 01 measure hv crp uri-.i Ik. ... . . "imi ..... itrioiui irKiMHt on win rnntmn la 4U ent, a secret with mpmhm nf ti.. '... -. V.." of'Vnden'vor fe'inS f disquietudc in many elds i.S.E ,ilI,wl,wl"i economic reformers who feel that their m ssion in life I, to remake the world and to a rerta n extont ti, !,,. 1 ." . .' The recommendations of the monopoly committee win provide SEC with a wide efo.m legislation Mr. Roosevelt has in mind will blossom under the commission. The appoinWr, of member, to the federal benches fa, ha? beVn methods of doing business, for underlings already have rouch drafts of several measures H,rMny For 24 years Christv Sullivan . j t ronprs rkri.t.. 1. ' cu ,n h mmmanv man up and talks. But not Christv Sul Ivan 1 l perhans. the nnl ,ki.i . - . "V " p wned by .he';;;; vxzz thnt h- l "u;.," , mM' n only : 0 unci pi me organization Almrwi unknown. Sullivan has served vear after vear a member of the ways and means committed and never having a word to say. I hi 2 vmV, i nZlTr," " Spwh W? i" Cong e" onal Record, not a line, not a thini- tt i. ' . .1 a reOOrd In a ffrn.... .... .' 1 1 r get. Is. beei oy Keeping his mouth shut. Mr. Sullivan Is vnl ..: res,, lie did not choose m rl ' ' ' y a '"not m'i he 1, old but Tammany needs him and Chriv will return to New York and trv to gnmer ,he odd, and end, together of the shattered organization seat when congress meets. The senator rJn. ating from nneun-ni. ...in VL n'?r- wuper- Cal f.. for about 10 day, before re.un,,nR to WaT ington. where he i, awaited In the ' PrSSarat'on or organization for the session. rlm ?fn I? Tn the de,ert country Ren J,umI! A " gon member of (he house "eon e? ' ?ZT Preparing to take up the military highway, ai the other going over before it i, delivered FTn f ' Ho TTDn for Credit Information for Four States Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Nevada PIONEER Service Company, Inc., is a state wide .credit, bureau, f operating in every county in Ore gon, located in the Miner Building, Eugene, Oregon, since 1928. PIONEER SERVICE CO., IKC. The Pioneer Service Company, Inc., in 1936 took over the franchise for the states of Idaho, Utah and Neva--da. Today Eugene, Oregon, the home of the Pioneer Service Com pany, Inc., is the clearing house for credit information for the four states, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Nevada, which is a wonderful help to-the merchants and professional men of. these three states. HERE IS REAL VALUE The real value of this set up is this: Eugene is the central point for the ' assembling of all this valuable cred- it information and due to the fact so . many people are moving around from state to state it gives the mer chants and professional men a line on the credit rating on the people to whom they wish to give credit. In addition to this valuable collection of credit information, Pioneer Serv ice Company has an unequalled collection service. The debtor pays directly to the creditor, no commis sions are charged on collections. ' ' The merchant at all times has full control over his accounts, no 'one handles any of this money but him- self. By so doing, there are no con tracts to sign and regret. When ac counts are serviced by the Pioneer Service system, every debtor has a fair chance to pay, or satisfactorily arrange to pay to keep his name off of the delinquent list which goes to all members of the Pioneer Service County Credit Boards in the states of Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Nevada. The debtor .never pays any filing fees, docket fees, or commissions; he only pays the correct amount or face value of the bill he owes. No honest man need fear this organization. The man .who pays or tries to pay is welcome everywhere. The profes sional deadbeat soon becomes an outcast, .: PIONEER SERVICE C0 INC. The Pioneer-Service Company, Inc. acting as. agents for the merchants and professional men of these four states from lime to time, offer for sale accounts to the highest bidder. No account is offered for sale until the debtor has had a fair chance to Pay, part pay; or satisfactorily ar range to pay his bill. So when you receive one of the Pioneer Service County 'Credit Board Statements go .at once and try to pay or arrange your account with your creditor Lose your credit and you lose some thing you may never regain. 1P1INIBBIR 7 -www OREGON, IDAHO. UTAH. MPVHTMI TMrreTHT STATE DIVISION OFFICE: Mine, BId, Phcn. 24. Eug... Oregon. IDAHO STATE OFFICE: McCarty Bid,.. Boise. Idaho. WATCH FOR THE GREEN AND BLACK HANDBILLS WITH ACCOUNTS FOR SALE. . uu ..uuUL'1 Ukka
