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THE BEND BULLETIN, BEND, OREGON
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 25. 1950
THE BEND BULLETIN
and CENTRAL OREGON PRESS
The Bend Bulletin (weekly) lllOS-mai The Bend Bulletin (Dell;) Eat. .1918
Published Every Afternoon fixceut bundajr end Cerlaiu Holiday, by The rJend Bulletin
?a6 . 73a Weil Street Bend. Oregon
Entered M Second Clue Uetter. Jenuary 6, 1917, nt the Poetofffce at Bend. Oregon
Under Act of Merer 3. lU'.V.
BOBEBT W. SAWYER Editor-Manager HENKY N. FOWLER Aeeociate Editor
Aa Independent New. paper Standing; for the Square Deal. Clean Bualneae, Clean Politic
and the Beet I n Uresis of Bend and Central Orevon
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Six Month! 14.00 Six Monthi 6 50
Three kontha 12.60 One Month 11.00
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Fieane notify ua of any change of addresa or failure to receive the paper regularly.
TO SHORTEN THE MAILING LIST
. Looking through bound files of The Bulletin the other day
we came upon a news photo reproduction showing a stack of
Voters Pamphlets printed and sent out by the state to give
information on candidates and measures figuring in the
1948 general election. The pamphlets pictured were part of
approximately 3,000 which the Bend postoffice was unable
to deliver to the persons addressed at the addresses of record.
At wholesale prices, the wasted value of the paper alone was
close to $80, the postage to Bend and back to Salem was f 120.
Other postoffices in Deschutes county no doubt had similar
difficulty. Nor are we suggesting that the condition was one
peculiar to this locality. It is one which can easily arise unless
the utmost care is taken to keep registration lists and mailing
lists compiled from them strictly up to date.
We mention this now because 1950 is another election year,
with both primary and general elections scheduled. A Voters'
Pamphlet is printed and distributed for each registered voter
for each election. If the mailing list can be reduced, state and
county stand to save. If there are obsolete records (of per
sons registered but moved to another precinct, city or state)
reductions will, of course, be possible.
The number of pamphlets undelivered hy the Bend postof
f ice.is an index to the possibilities in this direction. Another is
the fact that, at the time of the 1948 election, the records
showed. 11,729 registered voters in Deschutes countv. Still
another is the fact that only a shade more than 60 per cent
ot wis numoer weni to tne pons to decide some extremely
not issues, ueaawoou in tne registration Hies would explain
this low percentage.
Assuming such a condition, the natural thing would be to
eee. us uiiimimuon. estate cosroi voters Pamphlets in 1948
was $85,587.84, a sharp increase from the $40,949.41 of 1946.
It may be expected to top $100,000 this year unless the num.
Der ordered by the counties is reduced. The only opportunity
for reduction is in pruning the registration records.
There is, moreover, opportunity for economy for the coun
ties themselves. According to statute, there must be an -of fic
Aal primary ballot for each republican and each democratic
- registration, a non-partisan ballot for each registration of any
sort and a general election ballot for each registration.' There
must be at least one-half as many sample as official ballots.
Like Voters' Pamphlets, ballots cost money. If they are re
duced, in number, they will cost less money. That depends on
what can be done with the registration lists.
As an afterthought, we wish to make it quite plain that we
are all for 100 per cent registration of those otherwise quali
fied to vote. We are also for 100 per cent voting by those who
are registered. It's the cluttering of the files and the poll
books with the names of the non-participants and the former
residents that we object to. Good business, we think, to re
move them.
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT
In an editorial which with an accompanying cartoon took
a half page in its last Sunday issue; the Oregon Journal pre
sented an effective reply to one of the pro-CVA smear argu
ments. The argument is that those who oppose the imposition
of this new form of government are "the same old crowd that
fought to prevent the building of Bonneville and Grand Coulee
and generally against the development of Columbia river
hydroelectric power." The Journal identifies "the same old
crowd" as the northwest electric utilities and the newspapers
who are fighting the authority bureaucracy idea. Charges
that we have read and heard include such organizations as
the Portland chamber of commerce.
The Journal examines the record of support for Bonneville
and other Columbia river power development and finds that
the then president of the Portland General Electric and the
president oi tne mcmc I'ower & Light Co. supported Bonne
ville. It recalls its own support and to that, more specifically,
we add of our own knowledge the fact thnr Mnrsiuiii m Ti,,r.
editor of the Journal's editorial page, by his sole act secured
ieoerai money tor the development ot reclamation and power
in the northwest.
There is plenty on the record of the work done by -the
Portland chamber's Washington representative, W. D. B.
jjuuson in me promotion ot lionneville. Again of our own
knowledge we can testify to being with Senator McNary at
his summer home. Fircone, near Salem when Amadee M.
Smith and Walter W. R. May, respectively the president and
the manager of the Portland chamber, arrived to talk with
the senator in support of Bonneville.
The Journal has done well to throw the lie back at the CVA
smearers. It sets the record straight.
GRANGE BULLETIN AND PHOSPMATrc
In its latest issue the Oregon Grange Bulletin i-i-m-inls mm
of our editorial paragraphs and proceeds with a discussion of
the subject to which we had referred the apparent differ
ences between Oregon Grange Master Tompkins and the na
tional master, Albert S. Goss, on the Brannan plan and vallcv
authorities.
Now we wait to see what the Grange Bulletin will have to
say on the subject of phosphate fertilizer as developed in this
column after the grange paper reprinted the untruthful and
misleading article on the subject put out by the league for
CVA.
Or will the Grange Bulletin remain silent on the subject,
content to let the distortions of the truth it has circulated re
main unexplained?
Washington
Column
By Peter Kdxon
(NEA Waahinu-um Correspondent)
Washington (NEA) Labor sec
retary Maurice J. Tobin has set
up an "economic survey" confer
ence room across the hall from
his paneled office. The room is in
charge of William L. Batt Jr.. who
is the secretary's special assistant
in charge of unemployment prob
lems. The walls of the room are
lined with charts and at one end is
a big map of the United States
showing employment conditions.
The map still doesn't look too
good. There are 32 big black-headed
pins in it showing the "E"
areas where unemployment is 12
per cent or more. Aside from
Honolulu, which was crippled by
a cut in government employment
as well as by the longshoremen's
strike, all the other 31 areas are
east of the Mississippi river. Six
teen are east of the Hudson. Six
are In Pennsylvania and four are
In the southern Indiana-Illinois
area. Utica, N. Y.; Cumberland,
Md.; Knoxvllle, Tenn.; Jasper,
Ala., and Muskegon, Mich., are
the others.
Eight of these areas have un
employment of over 20 per cent.
I his amounts to real "depression
level" unemployment and the sit
uation may no longer be bl ushed
off as "temporary."
The general impression to be
gained from reading the presi
dent's state of the union, econom
ic and budget messages is that
everything In the country is love
ly and is going to get lovelier. Bui
buried in the messages are half a
dozen proposals to deal with this
really serious unemployment sit
uation: 1. Increase unemployment in
surance payments to a federal
standard of 26 weeks maximum.
2. Increase coverage, since only
70 per cent of U. S. workers are
now protected by job Insurance.
3. Increase benefits to 50 per
cent of wage, up to $30 insurance
a week for single .workers and $42
for workers with families.
4. Appropriate $13,500,000 for
unemployment compensation ' to
federal government employes laid
off for economy or otier cause.
5. Appropriate $12,500,000 for
unemployment "reinsurance."
This means grants in aid to states
that have paid out more than they
have in ,their unemployment in
surance reserve trust funds. Two
states are in danger of this deficit
now Massachusetts and Rhode
Island,
6. Increase grants in aid to the
states for public assistance by
$250,000,000.
Aside from these proposals to
do something about the unem
ployment situation at the national
level, the main job in relieving un:!
employment Is on the local com
munity and the state.
Michigan has probably had
greater success at this business
than any other state. Gov.Mennen
Williams formed a state full em
ployment committee under Harry
Market, former war manpower
commission official and indus
trialist. When a Michigan commu
nity now reports serious unem
ployment, trouble shooters are
sent in to make surveys and form
local full employment commit
tees. They report considerable suc
cess. The copper mining region on
the upper peninsula has just put
1300 back to work. Iron Mountain,
with 400 out of work at a trailer
factory, was persuaded to make
bids on government contracts.
The first four bids were turned
down but t ho fifth was accepted
ana the lnctory reopened.
in Port Huron, a local union got
its international to advance $30,
000 to match an IiKC loan, in or
der to reopen a factory. In Jack
son, business and labor leaders
at first wouldn't confer. American
Legion and other civic groups
finally got them together and the
community now has 4000 men at
work who were formerly consid
ered unemployable.
Out on the Farm
By Ila S. Grant
Bend's Yesterdays
(From The Bulletin Files)
macaroni, green pepper, onion,
cheese and tomatoes. Mix well.
Pour Into well-greased, two-quart
baking dish, spread with crumbs
Jan. 25 There are as manylani melted huttrr. Bake In 350
ways to make macaroni an'.l i degree oven 23 minutes, or until
cheese as there are cooks. I do,"ne,
believe. Last night I made "June's
Macaroni Supreme," using a reci
pe from Mrs. Marion Poor. The
dish has a delectable flavor, and
it's one of our fuvoiites.
The following ingredients are
required: 4 tablespoons shorten
ing, li tablespoons Hour. 2 tea
spoons salt, 2 cups milk. 2 cups
cooked macaroni, 3 tablespoons
thinly sliocd green pepper, 3 table
spoons finely chopped onion, 1'j
cups grated American cheese. 1 3
cups drained canned tomaiocs.
cup bread-crumbs, 2 tablespoons
melted butter.
Melt shortening in top of
double boiler; add flour and salt,
slirrlng until well blended. Grad
ually add milk, stirring constant
ly. Cook over rapidly boiling wa
ter 10 minutes, or until thick.
Thirty Years Alto
Man. 2.i, ltVJOl
S. D. Cilson has been named
chancellor of the Deschutes
lodge, No. 10.1, Knights of Pyth
ias. l-ndcr the direction of Bishop
Joseph Mi'Ciath, ceremonies m
lending the laying of the corner
stone nf the new Catholic chinch
will be held Sunday. An address
hy Mayor J. A. Esles will feature
the afternoon program.
Central Oregon potatoes are
bringing from $4 lo SI. it) a hun
dred, f.o.h. liend, (ins K. Stadig
of the Deschutes Valley Potato
stirring occasionally. Add cooked ! Growers association reports.
COMMUNICATIONS
Oommuntcatlona are invite! on mat
ter, of eurrolit anil Iik-kI intert-aL l.et
tera ahould not be over 400 wortla in
lentith. on only one ai,le of the paper
end, if poaalMe, typewritten. Lett4-re
or manuacripta auhmlttet! for publi
cation will not be returned.
I'Olt WHOSK BENEFIT
To the Editor:
The newpapers have been car
rying Items of the negotiations
now before the Securities & Ex
change commission In Washing
ton of the sale of Pacific Power
& Light common stock, as re
quired -under the "death sen
tence" act. Local people should
take particular interest in all that
Is going on, to see how those
most interested In these negotia
tions are not the least bit Inter
ested In the Pacific Power &
Light, the Pacific Northwest, or;
Its people. Mr. Guy Meyers and
his follow travelers are Interested i
In the buying and selling of this
stock in order to get humUds I
of thousands Into their own pock
ets and for that reason only.
Surprisingly enough It is some
of the same bunch that paved the ,
way for the sale of private power
companies In Washington to
Plilrs and would have done the I
same in Oregon except for a law j
that we are lucky enough lo have
that protects the public from be ing
sold too easily on public util
ity districts.
"When we hear. a man talking j
on CVA. socialized medicine. PUD.
or other welfare state Ideas, the
thing to do Is lo find out If he
is talking for our benefit or for !
his benefit. I
Vein Hartford,
5 Irving. ,
a eWfMer- m eT' ll1 wMw9 I eieaeeeeeeeae
EASY TERMS!
SATURDAY IS THE LAST DAY
Take up to a
Full Year to Pay!
SPECIAL GROUP
Livina Room Suites
This is the last week of our Terrific January Clearance. Here aire only a few of the dozens of bar
gains for this final week. Prices really have been slashed in every department Floor samples and
warehouse stocks must be moved to make room for early spring arrivals.
ee)Mnk4yj
X T.. .W I FT
Beautiful 2 and 3 piece sectional davenports . . . davenport and chair . . .
the very cream of our stocks. Top quality frieze mohair upholstery. Priced
regularly to $299.50.
'189.95
Biltwell Davenos
Fine quality bed daveno In tapestry uphol
stery. Guaranteed construction. Bedding com
partment. Kcgular $100.95.
'89.95
2-Pc. Daveno Set
'co bed daveno se
try. Duveno makes
ig. chair. Regular
'189.95
Biltwell 2-pieco bed daveno set. Frieze mo
hair upholstery. Duveno makes Into full size
bed matching;, chair. Regular $249.95.
LESS THAN COST!
$14.50 DESK CHAIRS - Now $7.95
Walnut and mahogany, upholstered seats.
$9.95 VANITY BENCHES Now $2.95
Maple, upholstered seats, values to 9.95.
DINING and DINETTE CHAIRS.. Now $4.95
Walnut, maple or bleached oak, fro'm fine suites.
VANITY BENCHES Now $3.95
$15.95 WALNUT LAMP TABLES..... Now $9.98
$59.95 DROP LEAF TABLES Now $29.95
Mahogany, drop leaf tables.
COCKTAIL TABLES Now $19.98
Walnut and mahogany, values to $39.50. ,
$42.50 WALNUT STEP TABLES Now $19.98
In beautiful walnut.
$22.50 THAYER HIGH CHAIRS Now $14.98
All hardwood chairs.
$29.95 MERSMAN LAMP TABLE Now $19.98
In rich mahogany.
BEDROOM SUITE BARGAINS
Walnut 5-piece bedroom suite with large dimMk
5-drawer vanity. Finest auality plate glass Tf DQC
mirror. Large 5-drawer chest, full size bed, fl a
jfjighhstand. Regular $249.50. .,.;
4-Piece Suite Save s100.00
Walnut suite- with large vanity,
bench, chest and full size bed. Reg
ular $11)8.50.
Beautiful 5-plecc bleached oak suite
of Eastern const met ion. This suite
sells regularly at $249.95. Now, spe
149.95
149.95
DINING ROOM BARGAINS
Odd walnut buffets and extension
dining tables from fine dining suites.'
Formerly to $79.50
$189.95 8 piece dining set in match,
ed walnut. Large buffet. Extension
table, 5 diners and host chair.
'28.85
'89.95
s49.50 Dinette Tables, now '19.95
In Maple anil early American finish.
$19.95
SIMMONS SPRINGS
Helical tied, single deck
sprbig
14.95
$39.50
ROLLAWAY BED
In twin size, complete
with felt cotton mattress.
26.95
$18.50 OTTOMAN
From fine living room
suite. Slightly soiled
$6.95
'22.50 HOLLYWOOD BED
Walnut finish, twin size. A real value.
$4.98
$14.95 Folding Metal Cot
A bargain at less than one half price.
'6.98
s39.50 SPRINGS MATTRESSES
28.85
One group guaranteed quality box springs and mattresses In fine damask covers,
Twin or full size. Each .
3
USED FURNITURE AT
HUGE SAVINGS
DINING TABLE and 6 CHAIRS $48.85
Walnut, extension table.
DINETTE SET $19.95
0-pleee, refractory type table and 4 chairs.
DINETTE SET $29.95
r piece, chrome, wood lop (able, 4 Upholstered chairs.
LIVING ROOM SUITE $79.50
2 pieces, davenport and chair.
RADIO. IVORY FINISH $7.95
5 tulie table model.
PHILCO RADIO $175.00
Uile model radio phonograph, 8 lube cabinet model.
Itegular $':89.:0
PHILCO CABINET RADIO.. $139.50
tMiilr model.
CORONADO RADIO $59.50
11 lube model, 4 short wave bund, ronnrctlnn
for phonograph.
T
Coleman Oil Heater
$10.!r 4-room size, walnut finished
cabinet
$36.65
HOOVER
Vacuum Cleaner
$"l.r0 Moor sample, upright model.
One only at
M9.95
'139.50 Philco Radio
Table model radio and phonograph
combination. Six tubes, mahogany
cabinet
$79.50
'244.50 Montag Range
I.ale model Montag electric range,
completely equipped
'198.50
'2.75 Door Mats
Heavy weight, size 20 x 28
'1.49
'9.50 Chenille Rugs
Washable rotton throw rugs for the
bedroom or bath
'3.95
Throw Rugs
I 'or erry requirement, size 20 X 28,
and largei
Off
aaT". au mm mjw'laM Mi weaZaeeTeeaei mJmmir- 1
NEW HOUSEWARES
at Clearance Prices
$11.95 20-pc. LUNCH SET $4.95
Floral pattern.
$3.50 TOWEL DISPENSER $2.00
Hand painted, for paper towels.
$4.95 BOOK ENDS $2.00
Solid copper.
$5.95 BREAD BOXES $3.95
Hand painted.
$12.50 WICKER HAMPERS $7.95
large size.
$11.95 ELECTRIC IRONS $8.95
Automatic, finger tip control.
$2.89 HANGING BASKETS $1 95
$2.95 JUICE SETS $1.95
Hand painted, floral patterns!
$1.25 SERVING BOWLS 95-
Pottery.
20c TAVERN CANDLES 10c
$1.85 NAPKIN HOLDERS .V.V.V.V$1.25
Hammered aluminum.
BROADLOOM CARPETS
Nationally advertised, top quality In fine Wilton weave. Thi
is regularly priced to $11.95 a square yard I Now- '
Sq. Yd. $7.95
Axminster Broadlooim
II.... .. ...Al.i. i .
Sq. Yd. s5.95