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EDITORIAL PAGE OF THE REGISTER-GUARD Page Four Ccdendar """ AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER (Publlahed Every Hvtnto end Sunday! , rorron and publisher Alton r. MANAGING EDITOR ...... WUlltm M. Tufrnan NEWS SERVICE .... Associated Preu. United Prete MEMBER Audit Bureau of Circulatlona Enured at the Poet Ottloe at Eugene. Oregon, as aecond elaaa matter. (he Reglatar-Guard'a poller la the complete and Impartial abdication In lta newe pagea ot all newa and atatamenta en newa. On thli page the edltorg of The Reglatar-Ouard orier their optnlcna on eventa of the day and mattara ot Importance to the community, endeavoring to bo candid but fair and helpful In the development of eonitructlva community policy. DEFENSE HIGHWAY CONTROVERSY , "The one message I brought back from the ' highway transportation people over there (Britain); I mean the builders, the engineers, I those who operate the vehicles was to PLAN AHEAD WHILE YOU HAVE TIME. Do not wait until the emergency is on you because I you cannot plan intelligently when you are under fire. And I was told by the chief en gineer of the ministry of transport: "For God's ; sake do not howl about a few million dollars when it comes down to the right kind of trans port, whether they be highways or access roads ! to your new expanding plants or cantonments. . Do not haggle about it, because it will cost ' you many hundreds of millions of pounds more ' if you get into a real emergency." , Testimony of Fred C. Horner, consultant, . transportation division, OPM, Just home from Great Britain at hearings on defense 1 highway appropriation just vetoed by President Roosevelt. All of the answers to President Roose ' velt's charge of "pork barrel politics" in I .the defense highway program may be found ! in the printed record of the testimony at ! the hearings which were held June 5, 6, ', 7, 9, 10 and 11 in Washington. For instance there is the passage where Oregon's Con ' gressman Jim Mott is questioning Hon. John 1 M. Carmody, the administrator of federal 1 works as to why he did not stay put on his original recommendation (worked out with Dr. MacDonald, the veteran road bureau : chief) for a $287,000,000 military road pro- 2 gram. We quote: 2 ME. CARMODY It really was $275,000.- 000, with $12,000,000 for special engineering " and developing work that ought to be done and will have to be done, ME. MOTT The bill you now recommend, namely this committee print of a bill drafted to 2 carry the proposals in the President's message, not only reduces the amount to less than one J, half the amount recommended in the MacDon. aid report, but proceeds upon an entirely dif- ferent theory, in that it SIMPLY GIVES 5 BLANK AUTHORITY TO THE EXECUTIVE a to build such roads as he may see fit within limits authorized. MR. CARMODY You know when one has a good many bosses it is embarraslng, some- . - times, to definitely take single position. 1 MR. MOTT Well, it is my understanding you confess only to one boss, that is the presi- dent.' " ME. CARMODY He Is my Immediate boss, of course. And you can well understand, Mr. Mott, that I cannot come before the committee said say I do not think the President knows I what he is talking about. There you have the key to the whole ; trouble. Mr. Roosevelt did not object to J sjpending the money. He objected that those moneys being spent by any agency not under his own personal (and political con- trol). For that reason he rode rough shod over the carefully made report of the veter " an MacDonald, over the earnest recommen- 'dations of every corps area commander in the United States army, over the evidence of dozens of the best highway engineers in the United States (Including Oregon's Bal- 'dock) that pressing military needs cannot ". possibly be met with funds on hand or I within the narrow limits proposed by the I president I ; The record of those hearings last June I should be the text in the renewed effort to ; get action on this program vital to the ef l fectiveness of our whole program of de- fense especially here on the Pacific Coast. ; There is page after page of documented evi- 'dence, supported by statistics, to prove the need. Even Carmody could not deny that I need, although plainly cowed by the White ; House. - We have called particular attention to the warning which Mr. Horner brings back from blitzkrieged Britain because that at- titude of that old British engineer is in such ' contrast with that of the Roosevelt hench ' man, Henry Fellows, of WPA, which we have quoted many times since last fall: "We will not spend our funds (military highway funds) except in large centers of pop- ulation and we will not have any private em ployers standing between us and the man who . gets the pay envelope." " It is not Congress which is playing poli ' tics with national safety in this case but ' Mr. Roosevelt himself. I SOUP FROM DISTINGUISHED ONIONS ', A great silence has brooded over the ;Big Bend of the Deschutes since the gal- ' lant Hazel Pague of Linn county uttered her 'startling proclamation that onion soup should not be made with the stock brewed from mighty beef but with milk. No doubt .that famous "chef de chefs," Robert W. Sawyer is formulating the reply courteous to the lady challenger, but in the meantime new complications have arisen. We had assumed, of course, that all onions for such a tremendous contest would be furnished by Billy Maddaugh of Route T, but now comes the Hon Zed Merrill of Albany (and Mountain States) to insist that only his own brand of high voltage Linn county onions be incorporated in the Pague oup. We quote: "I recently read your editorial in the Aug ust 1 issue of the Register-Guard, and note the eontroyajiy which, has allien ever the proper brewing or cooking of onion soup. Aside from naturally being inclined to agree with Mrs. Pague because she is a Linn county citizen, I had only an academic interest In the editorial, until I noted that one William Maddaugh had offered to furnish the onions for this 'battle ot the century.' "Now I have known Billy Maddaugh for something like thirty years and when he inti mates that onions from Route F, Eugene, are superior to any grown In Linn county, I feel called upon to challenge him, because I know he has in his past no 'onion background.' I am not Inclined at this time to go into Mr. Maddaugh's past, particularly for the reason that perhaps the less we both say about the happenings of thirty years ago, the better, but being a renowned onion grower myself, I must insist that in any 'battle of the century be tween the various methods of preparing onion soup, a Linn county contestant should certain ly use Linn county products, and could not afford to take chances on the inferior article such as I am convinced Billy Maddaugh grows. In this I feel certain Mrs. Pague will concur. Z. E. MERRILL." The esteemed Ajax McGurk points out that in such a duel, each principal should be allowed to select his (her) own onions, but there is a technical question of calibre, range and velocity which must be resolved before we can have an even contest. Rosy beak offers the plausible ' theory that the contestants should make soup first with Route F onions, then with Merrill brand, but the scoring in this department bids fair to be as complex as the judging of the beef stock and the milk. As somebody said the other day of the , war it will be a fine thing for some folks if it lasts long enough! Real Americans don't wait for the Star Spangled Banner to be played to stand up for it. Scientist says there is 257,000 horse power in a teaspoon of water. Aw, that isn't water. ' The, real board of health is home cooking. WASHINGTON LETTER By JOHN W KELLY WASHINGTON, D. C, Aug, 8. It is possible, but not probable, that the fuss stirred up by Sec retary of War Henry Stimson and President Roosevelt, plus certain newspapers, over Senator Wheeler's use of the frank (free postage) in issu ing postal cards urging voters to write to the president to keep us out of war, may remedy an old abuse long practiced in Oregon. State ments on the cards were all from the Congression al Record, such as the famous Roosevelt speech: "I say it again and again and again, your boys are not going to be sent into any foreign war." George Norris, senator for Nebraska, has per mitted the use of his frank in the spreading of propaganda on the power issue. Portland was flooded with articles inserted in the Congressional Record and sent out under his frank, attacking private utilities in Portland in the election last year. Rep. Walter M. Pierce has permitted the use of his frank to groups of people who oppose pri. vate utilities and. thousands of the Pierce franked documents were stuffed into mall boxes on rural routes in Oregon, addressed to "The holder of this box." Mr. Pierce's frank was used in the Lane county fight, in the Clatsop county fight, and the Baker county fight possibly others. Rep. John Rankin, Mississippi Democrat, had his frank used in the fight against the Washington Water Power Co. in Spokane. Rep. Charles Leavy's frank was used In that encounter. These are but a few instances. It is estimated that the Democratic national committee In the 1940 campaign used the frank of members of congress on material which would have cost $100,000 to mail. The same holds true of the Republican national committee, and by strict interpretation of the law governing use of the frank both of the committees are in contempt, also the congressmen who permitted the use of their frank. Thouands of pieces of campaign literature have been distributed in Oregon under these various franks. WITH Senator Wheeler the accusations against him were because a few out of more than a million cards went to soldiers in camp. The mailing list used for Wheeler's cards came from Emll Hurja, former statistician for the Democratic national committee a commercial list. It so happened that the Wheeler card was printed after General Marshall assured the house military affairs com mittee that the guardsmen and selectees would go home after their year of service. By the time the cards were in the mail Marshall was insist ing that no one be released and that he have authority to send them anywhere In the world. The franked literature of Norris, Pierce, Ran kin et al sent to Oregon'to liquidate the private utilities was frequently not addressed until the bundles came into the state, and then scattered indiscriminately. This very minute most of the government agencies in Washington have the franking privilege and they distribute their propa ganda by the ton daily. Bonneville administration recently issued under its frank a gaudy colored pamphlet advertising the power rates at Canby. The pamphlet did not carry the Imprint of Bonne ville, but the elaborate color job was mailed in franked envelopes. There was nothing on the pamphlet to indicate where it came from; the en velope was the give-away. This bit of propaganda was a bit too strong for headquarters in the national capital and Bonneville was told to be careful. THE housing problem In Pendleton Is becom ing exceedingly difficult and although 85 units have been authorized, the project must still be cleared and there is other red tape to be unwound before actual building is started. These are units for the men engaged at the army air port This and other kindred subjects were discussed last week at a meeting held by representatives of private industry throughout the country. The en tire housing program, financed by the govern ment, was regarded as socializing dwellings; the government undertaking to furnish modern homes, with modern equipment, at a. very low rental. It was held that if houses are required for shelter ing workers on defense propects they should be of a temporary type and not built for permanence. Under the present program the rent is rated according to the income the occupant receives, al though the workers may dwell side by side in identical houses. One may pay $25 a month and the other $45. The charge was made at the meeting that, with the government building per manent homes and renting them at a low rate, there Is no incentive for private interests to foster the building industry, for they cannot recover their capital In the face of such competition. Providing the irrigation districts are prepared to make repayment contracts, the reclamation bureau is ready to start work on 69.700 acres in Grand Coulee next year. This is the first step toward the ultimate reclamation the 1,290,000 cxh is the pxoJ?t. L.O.E. Party, Thursday By MARIAN LOWRY N afternoon of cards was en joyed by the Ladles of the Elks. Thursday. Mrs. L. C. DeBurgh and Mrs. Charles E. Hunt won the honors at contract. Mrs. August Grend- ler, Mrs. C. W. Iddlngs, and Mrs. F. Brunner received the prizes at auction, and Mrs. M. C. Fansett and Mrs. B. Starmont the pin ochle honors. Mrs. B. C. King was hostess for contract bridge, Mrs. E. Rubensteln the auction hostess, and Mrs. Leo Hanrahan had charge of pinochle. , a a PICNIC INTERESTS Interesting a large group for Sunday will be the annual picnic of the United Commercial Travel ers and auxiliary on the east side of Swimmers' Delight. The picnic dinner will be served at noon. Varied games and other entertainment are planned. The event is for all UCT mem bers, auxiliary members, their families and friends. MID-WEST VISITORS Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reynolds on the Mohawk were their nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Latting, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Nun from Flint, Michigan. a LOYAL STAR Regular social meeting of Loyal Star of America was held Thurs day evening with Mrs. L. I; Head- ley. Games were played, Mrs. Bert Branch being prize winner. Mrs. L. G. McMillin was a visitor. A picnic was planned for August 17 Mrs. E. R. Mercer and Mrs. Robert Martin will entertain at the next social meeting. a a a AID. MEETS About twenty members of Em- maus Lutheran Ladies' Aid held a no-hostess meeting Thursday-aft ernoon in Skinner Butte park. Rev. Lewis Larsen spoke to the group. iiower committee appointed lor August is Mrs. H. C. Worden and Mrs. Peter Thoreby. TODAY'S RECIPE By NEA Service Maybe you feed your family from the two-by-four confines of akitchenev Or maybe, you have a stadium-sized, "laborator" as full of gadgets as a munitions plant. In either instance, your interest is in the kind of culinary fancy work that keeps grocery bills down and the compliments coming your way. And that s where. Margaret Saw yer comes in, especially at this convenient time of year, ' because she's one of America's greatest authorities on. the preserving and canning tricks and recipes that put glamor in your larder for the next 12 months ahead. "Use large, heavy, flat-bottomed kettles for making jams and pre serves," she says. "Mix the fruit and sugar carefully but thorough ly, place over low heat, and stir only until sugar is dissolved. Dur ing the rapid boiling period, stir fruit frequently to prevent scorch' ing. If fruit is very thick, stir constantly. More guides to success from Miss Sawyer: Do not overcook because mh !J IF $ O V .je. teas,, FOR WEEKENDS in town the college girl chooses a black wool bustle suit It's shown with nat ural stone marten and a black velvet bonnet trimmed with pink ostrich plumes. caramelized sugar, caused by overcooking, masks the fruit llav or. Rapid boiling during the last cooking period helps to preserve flavor and color of fruits. Always use a standard measuring cup. holding Vz pint of liquid or' 7 ounces of sugar, level full, or weigh both fruit and sugar . Weights are more accurate than measurements. Quick Grape-lime Jam (About 9 half-pint jars ot 13 6-ounce glasses) Sixteen cups (8 pouncrs) pre pared Concord grapes, 8 cups (3 pounds) sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons grated lime rind. Wash and stem about 6V4 pounds slightly under-ripe grapes. Weigh or measure into large preserving kettle. Crush. Add sugar and salt Mix well. Cook slowly until mix ture boils, stirring only until sugar is dissolved. Boil rapidly 15 min utes, stirring frequently. (Do not overcook, mixture jellies upon cooling.) Rub through sieve into large kettle. Add grated lime rind and re-heat just to boiling. Pour into clean, hot, sterilized jars or glasses and -seal at oni. Pear-Cranberry Preserves (About 6 half-pint jars or 8 6-ounce glasses) Pour cups (1 pounds) pre pared pears, 4 cups (1 pound) cranberries, 3-4 cup water, 5 cups (2Vi pounds) sugar, teaspoon salt. Wash and pare about 2Vi pounds, firm, ripe pears. Cut into quarters, remove cores, and coarse ly dice or chop. Pick over and wash cranberries. Weigh or mea- sure each into large preserving kettle. Add water. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, about 15 minutes, or until pears are tender, stirring occasionally. Add sugar ana salt mix carefully. Cook slowly until mixture bolls, Recital Given on Thursday QT the first of a series of summer "recitals a group of pupils of Mrs. Adah Ann Amspoker were presented at her home, SOS Wil lamette street, Thursday evening. Interested parents and friends heard the following program: Baines "Camel Tram" auei Jacques Wolfe "Shortih' Bread" Kennetn Hatnaway Morrison "Meditation" Heller ; "L" Avalanche" Margaret Harmon Stenson "Prayer Perfect" La Rue Evans William "Lullaby" Williams "Sailing" Castle . "Snow-Shoeing" Bayley "Long, Long Ago" Helen DeWitt Paderewski "Minuet" Margaret Harmon Marlhom "Chinese Toy Town" Martin "Orientale Fantasy" Gwynn . "Watermelon Pickaninnies" Marlhom "Indian War Call" Seuel Hoist "3 and 20 Pirates" Robert Hathaway D'Hardelot "Because1 La Rue Evans Beethoven "Minuet In G" Kenneth Hathaway Williams "Evening Prayer" Williams "Folk Tune" Williams "Fairies Dance" Scotch Air "Auld Lang Syne" Helen DeWitt Dvorak "Largo1 Margaret Harmon Waldteufel "Skater's Waltz1 Engel .1 "Little Drum Major" duet Kenneth Hathaway Frlml Firefly "Gianinna Mia" La Rue Evans Chambers "Pickaninny March" Low . "Festival March" duet Helen DeWitt Ketelbey "Persian Market" Margaret Harmon Recordings were made by sev- eral students and refreshments were served by Miss Suzanne Am spoker. FROM LONE PINT LONE PINE. Aug. 8 (Special) Mr. and Mrs. Fred Crackle of Minneapolis, who have been vis iting Mrs. Crackle's sister, and family, Mr; and Mrs. Vernon Smith, have moved to Portland where he has found employment The W. A. Piquet family are selling their first commercial crop of figs, this year. Up until now they have only had enough for themselves and a few friends. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Furtwangler and son, Conway, left Wednesday morning on a trip along the coast, expecting to visit at all the various points of interest. They came here from Iowa and this is their first trip along the coast They will return Sunday. Robert Nyce, who is working for national defense In Seattle, spent the week-end here visiting friends. He reports meeting Wil bur Reinche, also formerly of this community, as Wilbur arrived In Seattle to commence work. stirring only until sugar is dis solved. Boll rapidly about 10 minutes, or until fruits are clear and syrup is somewhat thick, stir ring frequently to prevent scorch ing. Skim. Four into clean, hot sterilized jars or glasses and seal at once. Wyoming Picnic Sixty persons attended the Wy oming picnic held Sunday last in Skinner Butte park. A basket lunch was served at one o'clock. The afternoon was spent in visiting and reviewing old times in Wyom ing. 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