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About Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1937)
Tuesday, December 21, 1937 The Capital Journal, Salem, Oregon Hire Flood Danger Menaces Valley Says Geologist How a crest of water 10 feet higher than the famous flood of 1861 swept down the Willamette river channel In comparatively modern times was related be I ore members of the board of army en gineers here yesterday by Dr. E. T. Hodge, state geologist. The board members, conducting a rehearing on the proposed 158, 000,000 flood control, navigation, reclamation and power development which they earlier held to be not necessary at present, heard that a recurrence of the high water would wipe out millions of dollars worth of property. A parade of proponents of the project told In their testimony of Increasing flood damage, fears of greater disasters, and of hopes fo an end to erosion losses, greater productivity of the soil, expansion of navigation facilities and develop ment of valley Industries. Dr. Hodge said a flood such as evidently occurred 125 years ago would be "catastrophic" and would wipe out mlllolns In fixed capital. The Willamette valley's unique geological set-up, he said, Is such that a shifting of the wind, bringing warm rain and melting snow, would bring a serious flood. John E. Cooter, farm placement director for Oregon, declared that if the valley were properly develop ed it could support twice the pres ent population. Lynn Oubser of McMlnnville said that Orand Island, 4000 acre tract below Salem, is in serious danger because of annual erosion. He said that when the Willamette cuts away 250 feet more of the Island the river will revert to Its old west channel, practically cover the Island and make navigation impossible. Ronalld Jones, Marion county member of the legislature, celery grower and vice-president of the Oregon Farmers' Union, said that growers of berries and other small crops "can't make a go of It with out Irrigation in the summer months." Dr. Warren P. Powers of Oregon State college, representing the reclamation congress, said 700.000 acres of valley land, now good only for pasture, would produce crops valued at 8,000,000 with irrigation, and that wet lands would add 17,- 500.000 to their production if prop erly drained. Prepare to Move Old Posfoffice A truck load of huge squared timbers was dumped to the rear of the old Salem postofflce this morn ing in anticipation of placing the structure on rollers for Its trip up State street to the campus of Wil lamette university. A crew of men has been at work for several days wrecking the one story annex which was added to the postofflce several years ago. Compressed air drills are being used to batter holes through the concrete foundations of the postofflce proper. The timbers will be placed under the building as soon as the preliminary work has been completed. When placed on the campus and put Into condi tion, the stone building will be uti lized by the law and government department of the university. It will be located south across State street from the state supreme court building. Benefit Ticket Racket Worked The Salem Business Men's league Is attempting to put a stop to the operations of a stranger who Is re ported by the league to be making telephone solicitation for ticket sales for a dance to be given for the benefit of the Women's Belief corps, an organization of aged women When the salesman calls anyone on the telephone, it is reported, his method is to call the party by his urst name as if they were old ac quaintances. If the party agrees to buy tickets, as several have done, someone shortly afterward calls at his place of business, delivers the tickets and makes the collection. The WRC Is to receive part of the proceeds. City Refuses to Light Viaduct An effort of the state highway department to have the city stand half the cost of lighting the under crossing viaduct at the north city limits was called "all bluff by Al derman E. B. Perrine at the city council meeting last night. It appeared that some of the councilmen had heard of a threat by the department to cut out half the lighting of the viaduct unless the city paid half the cost. Per rine said the highway department could not legally do that. A com munication from the department on the subject was received and filed Dn recommendation of the lighting committee, of which Perrine is chairman. df?M Skyrocket To Fame Edward Morris and Gloria Dickson as they appear In "They Won't Forget." which opens Wednesday at the Elslnore theatre. The companion picture has Stuart Erwln In "Small Town Boy." Scholarships For Health Clubs County Club Agent Wayne Hard ing, who states that work in 4-H health club projects has risen from three clubs with 125 members two years ago to 75 clubs with 2000 mem bers during the school year of 1937 38 and attributes considerable of this Increase to 4-H summer school scholarships offered by the Marion county public health association, has announced the basis on which these awards will be Judged among the hundreds of applicants from all over the county during the present school year. The score card for boys and girls competing for the scholarships show a possible 1000 points that can be attained. Perfect scores in various phases of the contest are set as fol lows: Home sanitation, 210; milk, 75; water, 75; toilet facilities, 60; physical condition, nutrition, 80; skin, 35; orthopedic and posture, 50; personal hygiene. 35; thyroid, 20; heart and lungs, 50; teeth, 60; nose and throat, 50; eyes and ears, 40. Immunity, smallpox, 75; diphtheria. 70; tuberculin test with fluoroscope if positive, 75. Added to this are a possible 150 points from the appli cant's health record book. It is pointed out that the project not only alms at improvement In the personal health condition of each applicant, but also an Imple ment in the sanitation of the gen eral home surroundings which af fects the entire family of the appli cant. This year the public health asso ciation has awarded six scholarships to be competed for on the foregoing score card. Paper Company Gets Mill Street The Oregon Pulp & Paper com pany will have the use of the north half of Mill street below the South Commercial bridge by vote of the city council last night vacating that unusued and undeveloped part of the street. In return the paper company returns to the city the south half of Trade street, which was vacated by the city some years ago. At that time the company expected to extend its construction on that part of the street but chang ing conditions changed the plans. It was necessary under city or dinances to call a public hearing on the Mill street vacation. This was done last night, but no one appeared In protest. The necessary ordinance bill was Introduced, given three readings and passed without opposition. House Clearing In Circuit Court The usual year-end of old cases pending In the circuit court will bring about the dismissal of pos sibly 30 cases if the j:ourt grants motions to be made by District At torney L. J. Page, the latter said today. "It is the usual nous cleaning. Page said today. "Some of the cases may date back as far as 1918, while others are old but. perhaps not dating back that far." Page said he hadnt decided Jurt what cases they will be. All are In department No. 1. Song Writer Featured Silverton Miss Anna Dreller, lo cal song writer and orchestra lead er, is appearing as a featured ac cordion soloist at "The Pub" in Portland. Miss Dreller recently completed a week's engagement at the Third Street theatre and was a guest artist as "Var'ety Hall" in Portland. Mt Angel Mrs. Pauline Flcker of Portland visited with relatives and friends here Sunday. Shrubs for Xmas Gifts Camellias - Rhododendrons - Azaleas Daphne - etc. We have Laurestinus in Bloom Full Line Fruit, Nut Trees H. L. PEARCY NURSERY Co. Cantata Draws Record Crowd Silverton An Immense crowd greeted the 50 members of the community choir Sunday night at the Eugene Field auditorium when Fred Baker directed the group In singing the Christmas cantata, "The Infant King," by Wilson. Miss Virginia Nohtgren of Salem was piano accompanist for the guest soloist, Kendall Telslnger, tenor, who gave incidental and lead numbers with chorus support dur ing one of the eight scenes. Other accompanists were Mrs. Helen Corn stock and Mrs. William Swift, vio linist. Singers were from the Trinity, Calvary and Immanuel Lutheran choirs, and also form the First Christian and Methodist groups. They appeared In vestment. The presentation of the cantata as a community affair was the first of its kind for the local public in many years and will probably be given annually as the support was general and enthusiastic. Assistance Appreciated Aumsvllle , Appreciation of the efforts of the Aumsvllle and Sub limity fire department and also to friends and neighbors who assisted when her house was destroyed by fire December 17, Is being express ed by Mrs. Johanna Brown. Farm la Rented MUlersburg Mrs. E. O. Truax has rented her farm In this district and has moved to her new home in Albany at Eighth and Elm streets, which she recently purchased. Can't Close Eyes To Events in Rest of World (Continued from paga 1) age from Topeka, Kan., yesterday: Dear Mr. Preslsdent: 'A year ago at the Gridiron din ner, in the spirit of the old Amer ican tradition that politics cease at the waters edge, l pieagea you cooperation and support In the dif ficult foreign situations confronting your administration. "That is a grand principle, and we must evidence our good faith In It It means that there must be no demagogic playing of politics at the expenses of the country's unity In dangerous situations such as now confront us. Therefore. I want to renew my pledge, especially In view of the fact that so many members of congress, of both parties, seem to have for gotten this basic principle of Amer ican politics and by their actions help create the Impression on for eign nations that they do not trust your administration on foreign af fairs. They would hamstring your conduct of extremely delicate for eign situations. "These members are pursuing the same dangerous course followed by those members of the British par liament who early in 1914 gave the impression that England would not or could not fight under any cir cumstances. "I congratulate you on your firm 'no to the proposed legislation that would take away the power of con gress to declare war. You and I both know the American people want peace, but they want a peace that will enable us to maintain the respect of the other nations of the world. "(Signed) Alf M. Land on." The president replied today: "My dear Governor Landon : "The generous spirit of your tele gram helps me to meet the problems which confront our country in the field of foreign relations during these troublous times. "The pledge which you gave at the gridiron dinner a year ago car ried force because of the patriotic motive which prompted It. The re newal of that pledge not only strengthens the hand of the gov ernment but gives all of our citizens a good example. "I believe that the overwhelming majority of our countrymen, regard less of politics, race, creed or color, from the days of Washington to this hour have desired to pursue the even tenor of their way at peace with all nations and all peoples. "But throughout our long history we Americans have rejected every suggestion that ultimate security can be assured by closing our eyes to the fact that whether we like it or not we are a part of a large world of other nations and peoples. "As such we owe some measure of cooperation and even leadership Bonneville Lock Opening Delayed Portland, Ore., Dec. 21 (U F) Army engineers have postponed until mid-January opening of Bonneville dam ship locks. The opening had been set previously for Wednesday. Delay In completion of gates was given as cause. The engineers said It should be possible to raise water behind the locks to the navigation In el of 48 feet between January 10 and IS. Present level is 43 feet. Soon to Pay Unemployment Compensation Washington, Dec. 31 (P How many states will begin paying un employment compensation In Jan uary? Twenty-one and the District of Columbia. They are Alabama, Ar izona, California. Connecticut, Lou isiana, Maine, Maryland, Massa chusetts. Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oregon. Pennsylvania, Rhode Is land, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia. What about the others? Wisconsin began last August. Eight (Indiana, Mississippi, Iowa, Michigan, South Carolina, Idaho. New Mexico and Oklahoma) will begin payments later in 1938. The others will begin in 1039. How many workers are covered by unemployment insurance in the states which begin payments In January? About 11.500,000. This Is about half the number In Insured occupa tions In all states. What types of workers are cov ered by unemployment Insurance? Generally speaking, those with jobs in factories, offices, mills, mines, shops, and stores. Agricul tural, domestic and maritime work ers are not covered. Are all workers in the business enumerated covered? State laws vary. In most states the laws apply only where there are B or more employes on a pay roll sometime during any 30 weeks In the year. The number of em ployes is 3, 4, or S or more in some states and In 10 states the law ap plies If there is only one employe. In a few states workers earning more than $50 a week, or some oth er fixed amount, are not covered. In maintaining standards of con duct helpful to the ultimate goal of general peace. "(Signed) Franklin D. Roosevelt. PRESCRIPTIONS We use only the prescribed medicines in compounding Prescriptions QUISENBERRY'g CENTRAL PHARMACY 410 State Ph. 9123 .MP BROOKS SHIRTS 1.95 HANDKERCHIEF & TIE BLENDS 1.00 SOX & TIE BLENDS 1.00 INITIALED HANKY SETS 1.00 and 1.50 PAJAMAS In the Russian Blouses Style M 1.95 55c y 1 A MAN'S GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS WILSON NOBELT PAJAMAS 2.50 to 5.00 SHIRT, TIE HANDKERCHIEF 3.00 and 3.95 A QUI of l Flni SUIT OR TOPCOAT 2for$1 19.50 24.50 29.50 34.50 BROOKS 456 State Street Open Evening! Until 9 pjn. until Christmas BROOKS Higher Rates For Telegrams Are Demanded New York, Dec. 21 WV-Western Union Telegraph Co., and Postal Telegraph Co., today Jointly an nounced Intention to apply to the federal communications commission for a 15 per cent increase In rates. The increase, if granted, would be the first in thirty years of opera tion, except for the World war per iod when the utility was under gov ernmental control, the announce ment stated. The Increase Is needed because the "financial resources and credit of the companies are being Jeopar dized by the decline In revenues brought on by the general slacken ing of the business of the country," the statement said. While the proposed new schedule of rates has not been made public, it was reported the increase would be applied generally upon various classes of commercial and public messages, but not to the press rate. The statement declared the tele graph companies were In a unique position among service utilities oy virtue of having no "stand-by" charge," but that up to this point had been able to meet Increased costs by "Improvement and new de velopments tn plant and operating processes " . Now, however, the statement went on. falling off of revenues due to general business conditions and in creasing cost of operation because of "heavy social security and other taxes, wage restorations and mount ing expenses of all kinds," required increased rates to maintain "effi cient service." Railroads also have been seeking higher rates to balance dimlnisnlnf revenues and larger operating costs. Jefferson The Past Noble Orand club of the ML Jefferson Rebekah lodge met in the lodge rooms of the I.O-O.F. hall. Luncheon was served at 1 o'clock. The afternoon was ta ken up with the regular business routine, followed by the exchange of gifts from a beautifully decorated tree. Quality The Purest, Finest Ingredients in Spa Chocolates Open evenings until 9 o'clock 176 N. LIBERTY ST.. SALEM, ORE. Next to frti Meyer TIME-TEMPERED iL'!0 0 SMOOTHNESS 1 j fL CONTMCNTU DlSniUNO COHFOaATIOH fMlaMpMa, to. Phone 5811 245 Court St.
