Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Eugene register-guard. (Eugene, Or.) 1930-1983 | View Entire Issue (July 18, 1962)
e EUGKNK RKlilSTiill-GUARl), Wed.. July 18, 1062 Page 3C Shipping Legislation? NW-Soleras Want! f Quick Remedy j For Lumber Woes I By A. ROBERT SMITH ReKlsterGuard Correspondent WASHINGTON (Special) The Kennedy administration Tuesday opposed immediate action on legislation to subsidize lntercoastal shipping or change the Jones Act to aid the North west lumber industry. Maritime Administrator Donald W. Alexander told the Sen ile Commerce Committee that the administration was making "a comprehensive study of the entire lumber industry and its problems" and meanwhile preferred that Congress withhold action. His statement drew a roar of disapproval from Sen. Wayne Morse, and more subdued objections from Senators Warren G. Magnuson. D-Wash.. and Bob Bartlett, D-Alaska. Magnuson convened the committee to take testimony on the bill sponsored by Sen. Maurine Ncubergcr to permit foreign ships to haul lumber and other cargo between ports on opposite American coasts, as well as his own bill to subsidize domestic shippers who hauled at reduced rates to complete with foreign ships which haul competitive Canadian green lumber. Alexander, speaking for Commerce Secretary Luther Hodges, promised that these bills would be considered as possible reme dies. But his testimony suggested that the administration would be reluctant to embrace either approach because "we are doing research and development work which we believe will lead to the production of automated ships which will reduce the over all cost of shipping services." "We fear," said Bartlett, "the lumber industry may be dead before these studies are completed." "Everybody opposes what we try to do," added Magnuson, "but nobody comes up with an alternative." Noting that the administration has been concerned about the current Canadian financial situation, Morse declared: "I don't intend to support the President in the liquidation of the industry of my state for the benefit of Canada." "Let me say to the President from this stand that the result ol your program is doing irreparable damage to the lumber industry," boomed the Oregon senator. Magnuson followed by telling Alxcander, "I don't see how anyone who represents the Pacific Northwest can not try to amend the trade bill when it comes up in the Senate. ... we can't study it much longer. I hope the Commerce Department will come up with alternatives." The hearing broke up before the committee could hear a string of witnesses from the maritime industry. Sen. Neuberger stressed that the 1920 Jones Act had not succeeded in protecting the intercoastal trade because, she felt, it had resulted in domestic ships pricing themselves out of the market. She said there are only 22 coastal ships left. She likened it to the old Oregon milk law which was repealed when she was in the Oregon Legislature, with beneficial results for the dairy industry, she observed. She and Sen. Frank Lausche, D-Ohio, agreed that the sub sidy approach was disagreeable, but Magnuson said in its de fense, "it all gets down to whether you want to have intercoast al shipping or not." Mrs. Neuberger said she opposes an import quota on Canada because Canada buys so much from the United States. Rep. Thor Tollefson, R-Wash., said he felt a subsidy bill had little chance of passage because "congressmen don't like sub sidies of any kind." He urged his own bill, giving the com merce secretary authority to suspend the Jones Act for certain commodities when that industry can show injury due to high cost American shipping. Noting that more workers have been thrown out of work than exist in the dwindling coastal trade, Tollefson said: "We must balance the equities." Rep. Julia Butler Hansen, D-Wash., said she favored any bill that would aid the industry. Sen. Morse said much the same thing in a brief statement. The only one he specified was the subsidy bill "or any other bill which will effectively restore the ability of our water shipping lumber mills to more suc cessfully compete with Canada." College Plan Scrutinized PORTLAND W) A commit tee of educators from the Port land Metropolitan area met Tuesday and agreed to invite Monarch to Visit RABAT, Morocco (UPD King Hassan II will visit the United States in March, according to a foreign ministry announcement here. An official communique said the exact date for the visit will be set later. Progress? CHICAGO (UPD The Transit Authority reported, proudly this week the average speed of its bus runs increased from 11.6 to 11.7 miles an hour last year. The Chicago Sun-Times re torted that in 1906 horse cars on State Street averaged 12 miles an hour. an outside expert this summer to study the development of a community college for Multno mah, Washington and Clacka mas counties. The committee said it hopes to reach some decision on the tri-county area's community collge needs by next January, when the State Department of Education submits its appropri ation requests to the 1963 legis lature. Leon P. Minear, state super intendent of public instruction, appointed the committee. He said it would help him prepare a plan for the next legislature. The members are: Edwin C. Ditto, L. G. Rood and Perry Newport, all of Oregon City; Loy Marshall, Forest Grove; Bert Toursey, Tigard; Harry Thompson and Tom Morgan, both of Gresham; and Sedley Stuart, Dr. D. E. Pennington, Bill Wyse, A. Debernardis, and Mclvin Barnes, all of Portland. AT STARK'S . . Where You Always Save More Tomorrow, Friday & Saturday ONLY! BRAND NEW MODEL . . . JUST ARRIVED j NEW Swivel-Top CLEANER AT STARK'S ONLY Model C-64 trttk law M Wfcaah mi AdjMtsbi Rmt Omm( IMt NEW FLOOR POLISHERS Model FP-7 AT Ks STARK'S ONLY Includes Attachment Shown DO NOT CONFUSE WITH j OTHER MODELS WI I SELL FOR LESS i FIRST TIME OFFERED ... AT A PRICE YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO PASS UP!! Include! Attachment Shown Call now for free home trial Li ' Open 40 V p.m'. ' ! Fridays Daylight j Strain. Waits, Pekshes. Clians Rift Nothing Dawn Eoiy Terms Free Home eft Phone Dl TM wulaaetta Ease the squeeze that babies put on bud gets. Buy all their seemingly endless needs at Grants astonishing low pricesl tl I1BU J I It's a CRIB... It's a PLAY YARD... It's a DRESSING TABLE Comparable fl valuel9J9 I OJ "Charge-It" No Money Doien 1.S5 Weekly 4-positinn leg height, adjustable . Natural finish hardwood lor any decor . Durable plastic teething rails Firm, plastic coveted mattress The three-in-one wonder that saves you money you'd expect to pay lor eWparafea piece. ,mc space m your bone . wMwa jov energy becsms it's so convenient to use. A 'mast-bay' at this price! SIT OR STAND CAR SEAT Incredible low price Steering fun for baby. Tui flex padding, vinyl-covered. Movable plastic-covered guard rail. Safety strap. Al lows freedom of movement. 7 They're cut even lower than usual in this sensational semi-annual sale event. Save again. ..get S & H GREEN STAMPS. You,4(m36... CREW NECK POLOS for 0 Reg. 79c ea. . No better buys anywhere at regular tow prrsi . Machine washable solid colors, stripes, fancies Stock up now at spectacular savings, as Grants eats the price to an unbelievable low! Knit cot tons in a vast assortment of new colors. Regu lar crew neck and two-button shonlder styles. Infants' 6-18 mos.; Toddler 1-4; Children 3-6X Never before at this low price! BIRDSEYE DIAPERS This Sal Onlg Grants own top quality brand, "Bouncing Baby. now at this sharply reduced prioel Extra bent with a soft, fine texture that wont baby's sensitive skin. Kegalar XfxV saae. Rare price cut on fcamm EIDERLON9 PANTIES 71th Sale pr. Abeorbency of softest euusbesl cotton with Bttstrons rayon... lace trim Shrink-resistant, even in iitadihie . Complete quality control In every Don't miss this chance to saws these super quality panties, seldom available at leas than regular price. Web elastic waist band. 2 to 6X. INFANTS DIAPER SUITS THIS SALE ONLY (q)(o)c (Q)(2) BOYS' and GIRLS' SHORT SLEEVE UNDERSHIRTS Finest quality-cotton jlC in Knuc.' nnH oirU' af f ... a II 1 sizes 2-6x II II DELUXE FOLDA STROLLER FT , s Reg. 16.99 THIS SALE ONLY 12 88 INFANTS SHOES White Elk Tanned Leather Size 1-7 2 GIRLS' and BOYS' COTTON DIAPER SUITS Easy care, wash 'n wear fabrics Sizes s, m, I, xl LITTLE BOYS' COTTON KNIT BRIEFS Rib Knit Briefs with broadcloth front lizei 2-6x Toddler & Lt. Girls' COTTON SLIPS Sizes l-6x Reg. 1.59 THIS SALE ONLY INFANTS DRESSES Synthetic Dress fabrics - for mini mum care - maxi mum wear Infant Sizes 1 99 INFANTS SLEEPER STROLLER 9.98 Value THIS SALE ONLY 5 LT. GIRLS' 1 Pc. ROMPER SUITS Wash 'n wear Print Cottons Size 2-6x WEEK-END LUNCHEON SPECIALS!! THURSDAY . . . Beef Slew, Complete Dinner 65c FRIDAY ... All the "Fish" you can eat 69 SATURDAY . . . Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings 69' Trio I Literal Trade-in j
