' jof my campfire.
• I luive heard cougar scream when
they glimpsed the lamplight shining
from the windows of a cabin and
coyotes set up a howl when they
When the legislature was consid-.
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i also glimpsed such a light,
ering the Teacher»’ Minimum Salary One night last winter,
Clinton
I trust me mentioning a cougar
bill, they were thinking in term* of Fellow*, of Bear Creek, heard a tap- screaming doesn’t bring up that old
such a minimum being the actual ping upon his window pane. The controversy — for there are many
salary which smaller districts would curtain was drawn back and the ray* hunters and noted varmint hunters,
pay thejr teachers. This
' conception of the electric globe shown out upon too, who claim that a cougar does
led to the reducing of the minimum
ngfit. It was a night of storm: not scream. But I know for a settled
from the 01320 in the original bill
wind howled in from the south fact that they do. That's my story
to 01200 in the final bill. The idea
great drops of rain beat upon and I am sticking to it. -
was to lighten the burden as much
The past duck hunting season
rdof and splashed against the
as possible for the poorer district*.
le. But above the voice of the there were more widgons, or "bally»"
Now it appears that scarcely a dis
in evidence than for several seasons
trict in the state will be able to fill
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past. Ruddies appeared to be scarcer
its teaching staff at a salary less fcUind. Mr' FeUows made his" way and bluebill* also were scarcer than
than about 01390 because of the war-j to
window, took one look, rubbed in many previous years. Few can
labor demand. The good intentions hl, eyel, plnched himself to see if he vas-backs were in evidence during
of the legislature are therefore rude- I were really awake and then looked the open season.
However, the
ly upset by the inexorable law of again. Yes, it was there—no doubt “cans" are really u cold weather
supply and demand.
The original „bout it! A wild duck had alighted bird and it is seldom that they fre
sum could just as well have remained ollts¡de the window and was vainly I quent the valley marshes to any ex
in the bill in'the face of present de- trying to beat its way through the tent until there comes several days
[of real freezing weather.
velopmqnta.
window pane.
The teaching profesison has been. Mr ye|iOws opened the window
grossly underpaid for years when csitu
and owuiig
gWung ta
it uutwaiu,
outward, uut
but in uutug
doing Oregon Gasoline Sales Down
compared with other industries, in so he knocked the duck from it*
25 Per Cent First 2 Months 1943
I
my humble Opinion. I believe the I perch and it flew away into' the night.
Oregon motorists used 14,811,022
high real property tax load in our [ • it is not unusual for migratory
state has been the main reason. A birds to be attracted by lights. No gallon* of gasoline during the month
better distribution of the educational doubt most all of you have heard I of February of this year, according
load through school participation in | them dt different times—edpeclally I to figures released by Secretary of
the proceeds of other types of taxes I wild geese — honking and circling | State Robert S. Farrell, Jr.
should remedy the situation. And about over some city along their line | For February consumption this
this is the present tax program of | of flight during foggy weather when
the state.
t* —
the glow of arc lights shone up
Through some peculiar quirk of i through the thick fog. I have even
human nature, the two most impor known them to alight upon house
tant personal service professions, | ^p, and in the streets at such times. 11
teaching and the ministry, have al- ¡ At one spot back east where a great
ways been discriminated against in tower is glowing with lights, ducks
the matter of compensation. Pos*I- and geese beat themselves against
bly, in the infinite wisdom of the Al- »he tower until they fall exhausted
mighty, this must be so in order to ; and n has been necessary during the
exclude any possibility of unscrupu birds’ migration during recent year*
lous people entering into these pro to extinguish the lights in the tower.
fessions for crassly commercial rea
It seems that bright lights hold a
sons. Certainly, one must have the certain fascination for wild animals
divine spirit of service in his heart and migratory birds alike. But so far
if he is to follow either of them as 1 as 1 know, just migratory birds, that
a life’s work. Both require a maxi is migratory waterfowl, are the only
mum of self-sacrifice and seif ef species atracted by such lights. Many
facement.
The compensation is times while camping out I have had
chiefly the satisfaction of having ' , deer walk up to within a few feet
done
a difficult task well. And yet
'
On* of the mast popular bills be
fore the legislature was signed by
the governor and is now law.
it
was the provision for increasing the
salaries of the Oregon State Police.
As I remember U there were no
disaenting vote* when the bill passed
ta>th Houses. At least there was no
opposing argument.
It was felt that recognition of the
quiet, efficient, workmanlike job
done for us by Chief Pray and his
staff was long over-due. High praise
of general State Police work came
from every quarter of the state. It
was a tribute richly deserved.
We were informed that the State
Police personnel had been hard hit
by the war conditions. The burden
will fall very heavy on the few men
left to carry on. It was suggested
that the public be quietly informed of
this fact and asked to co-operate to
an extraordinary degree in helping
with the police work in every way
possible.
Let every good citizen of the coun
try take exceptional car* that he
does the rightful thing," himself. Let
him be diligent to see that others do
it likewise. To carry out such a
program will be the mark of good
citizenship and will be greatly ap
preciated by the excellent staff of
officers assigned to duty in Coos
county.
The governor vetoed the bill to
lower the coat of divorce-filing fees
in the State of Oregon.
He gave as his reasons, that it
would result in depriving the state
of some 042,000.00 of revenue per
annum and that he was not in favor
ot making divorce proceedings easier
by lowering the cost.
The governor was absolutely right
on both counts, in my opinion. Thia
bill was put through both house* by
members of the legal profession
whose intentions were very good,
looking at it from the clients’ angle.
But the governor wisely choee to re
gard it from the moral point of view
and popular opinion will sustain him.
As I remember it, I mistakenly
voted for this bill at the time of
passage and am not proud of that
fact at thia writing. However, the 1
governor saved the day for me.
<
The governor signed the mining
right-of-way measure introduced by
our own Senator Walsh.
Thia measure give* to the mining
industry of the state the same right-
of-way condemnation privilege* now
enjoyed by the lumbar industry.
Provision is made whereby disputed
rights-of-way can be made quickly
available to the mining operation
needing them while at the same time
amply protecting the rights of th*
property owner.
Thia bill is a tribute to the skill of
Senator Walsh in drawing up legal
document*. It is well written and
will be of real benefit to the state
during these time* of speed and
stress.
I would further point out that there
is little occasion for using this type
of measure here in the county, if
one can judge the future from what
happened sn the past. Rarely doe*
it happen that a land-owner is so
short-sighted as to oppose the de
velopment of an industry in our
county by refusing to allow proper
right-of-way privilege* at a reason
able price. But there is need for such
a measure in other parts of the state
where public support of industry is
not a* great as in Coos county.
Out-of-Doors Stuff
¡year is 2 per cent under the use for
. the same month last year. The Feb-
i ruary decrease wax slightly less than
in January when consumption this
year was 20 per cent below the 1042
figure, for the first two months of
very maoL
Aooitioxs
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Yet the pro^itiSii ¡Virmers wtio registerfirm trucks
time entries,
swept the country now are not required to-provide an
movement that
1
____ □ during the last War affidavit sworn before a notary pub-
like wildfire
just such a humble be- lie, concerning the use of the vehicle.
came from
L
ginning. It is still wjthin th* bounds the secretary of state said. Thia is
of possibility mat this anti-fourth expected to make vehicle registration
term movement will do likewise.1 much simpler for fanners in this
-•
- - ! at.U,
Americans work fast when they
set
state.
out to do anything, and there is a
The new taw enabling persons to
strong disapproval running at the obtain permits to move an unlicensed
present time.
I vehicle for a flat fee of one dollar
If th* liquor revenues fail to pro- becomes effective June 0. Previous-
duce the funds necessary for the ly, a lee of one-twelfth the regular
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omn
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Three laws changing driver’s 11-
cens? provision* in Oregon and two
affecting motor vehicle regulations
requested by the state department
are now in effect, having been signed
by the governor. The new laws:
1. Provide that persona 16 to 18
year* of ag< may obtain restricted
chauffeur's licenses.
2. Extend current driver's license
period from July 30, 1043, to June
30 1045.
3. Repeal outright the law requir
ing examniation of applicants tor re
newal of driver’s license*.
4. Eliminate the need for an affi
davit of use in registration of farm
trucks.
3. Provide a flat fee ot 01 for a
continuous trip permit to move an
unlicensed vehicle.
The chauffeur's license act and the
farm affidavit act carried the emer
gency clause and are now in effect.
Under the amended law, persons
16 to 18 years of age, who obtain the
written endorsement of the sheriff
and county judge of their county or
residence, may apply for permits
to' operate comemrcial vehicle*. For
An interesting possibility develop merly such permit* were not avail
ed within the last few day* is that able to anyone under 18 year* of age.
the state of Oregon may be called on Persons who are granted these per-
to convene its legislature in special mits, however, are not permitted to
session to pass on a proposed con- operate school busses, motor busses,
stitutional amendment to limit pres- ■ emergency vehicles or taxicabs,
identia) tenure of office to two full , , All person* who hold the 1041-1043
term*.
This move has originated driver’s license may continue to drive
in the middle we*t and has been in with these license* till June 30, 1043.
dorsed by several state legislature* Those who are not now licensed,
however, must pas* the standard
to date.
Oregon driver’s license examination
Obviously the intent is against
fourth term for President Roosevelt, i before receiving their permit*. P*r-
It is apt to be supported by South- sons 70 years of age or older, fcho
ern Democrats as well as many apply for renewals, must take th* ex
Northern Republicans both of whom' amination till after June 0, the date
ar* strongly opposed to the idea of a the law eliminating th* examination
Finest sheer and service ray
fourth term.
.requirement become effective.
on ip new spring
It is opposed by the so-called Pal-
In 1041 the legislature enacted a
colors
•
ace Guard clique who have been law requiring every driver to submit
carefully and quietly working to to the examination at least once tv
Secretary of -
change the National Anthem from ery four year*. This,
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The Star Spangled Banner to the State Farrell says, would have meant
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that upward*
upwards of 400,000 licensed
Emperor
Waltz.
th»t
While it is hoped that enough pop- drivers In Oregon would have been
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generated to get action within the summer. Elimination of thia provi-
next year, the odds are strongly slon was deemed necessary as a war registration fee was charged for all
against it. The people are much too measure, due to shortage of help commercial type vehicles.
busy winning the war to bother with available for conducting these ex-
this sort of thing. They will .tend 1 aminations and handling the renewal
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