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By R. T. Moore
The plight of the middle class sal the terms dictated by, our large labor
aried groups, such as school teachers, unions. It further discusses wheth
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Ducks and geese migrate both dur
fessional men and those with fixed the workingman's lot or whether it
income, could be illustrated by what has resulted in the smothering of ing the daylight hours and darkness
and their flight has been noted by
has happened to my Fourth of July private enterplae.
insurance check. Some 35 years ago
It must be conceded by union labor any observant person, or any one in
Plans are nearing completion for
my father gave me an endowment that their system does have a level terested in the birds. But just how
four days of school for Coos teachers.
j
many
of
you
have
eve.r
witnessed
a
policy of small denomination in one ling-off effect on the workman’s ef
M um Florence Beardsley, who has re
of the big insurance' companies. The forts. Since all union members pay ' migration of mud hens?
The mud hen ia a bird that is much cently been returned from the Feder
occasion was my entry into the Uni their dues equally and are entitled
al service to her regular work, as
versity of Michigan.
to equal consideration by the union, ¡tamer than most waterfowl. It can
head of Elementary work in the
As tiie years passed 1 paid up the those with above average ability ! be walked upon, to within gun range,
State Department of Education and
premiums in full and eventually re cannot be favored over those withAnd *“ Might, over the marsh lands
Miao Mary Donaldaou, Supervisor uf
ceived a dividend each year from the below average. A standard wage for ! und bays and rlveri it never flys high
Teaching at the Oregon College of'
policy, it being with a Mutual Com a standard amount of work is insisted *'ke most ducks. As far db height is
Education, will act as the out-of
pany. The check arrives each year upon even though it often militates j concerned in its flight it is always
Coos instructors.
against
the
most
efficient
worker
and
j
w
*thin
the
range
of
a
hunter
’
s
gun.
on July 1. At first It amounted to
Mrs. Ines Chase, first grade, and
about >18.00 and provided funds for1 prevents his being duly advanced.IT>* Butterball and the Ruddy are
a nice little outing. Beginning with j This is one of the serious weaknesses two othec ducks that never attain a Mrs. Betty Barton, fifth grade
teachers in the -Coquille school -will
1033 it has dropped each year until;of organized labor as I see it, and'k1**4 height in flying.
also assist as instructors.
now it provides scarcely more than ■ this view seems to be shared by a I
M, I inquired at the first of
Mrs. Leia Elrod end Mrs. Ethel
enough for one meal for myself and' great many of the better type of la-',bi* column—just how many of y?u
Littler, of the County Health Unit,
wife in a restaurant.
.
’ bor leaders. Many unions are now 1 ijave ever noted mud hens (American
will also participate. Several other
This illustrates what has happened | taking steps to assist in the advance- Coot) in migration* It would be nec
local
teachers will have parts in the
to the fixed income groups in the ment of worthy memebrs and are essary for them to fly above the tim
discussions, stunts, etc.
bered
hills
in
order
to
alight
in
such
*
last decade. Money has been cheap- : even establishing their own research
A Victory Garden potluck will be
ened to the point where the dollar departments to help management in marshes as those of eastern Oregon.
enjoyed at noon on each of the four
is worth about 35 per cent of what it increasing production and lowering They would have to fly at a very
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1 high elevation to do so. And even in days.
was in 1928.
Great hardship and costs.
On August. 2 and 3, the school will
distress has come to millions of peo-
The pamphlet attacks the dosed our own marshes, unless they came
be held at the Valley View school
pie who thought they were in com- i shop provisions now universal in in from the sea, their flight would be
building
and on the 4th and 5th at the
fortabie circumstances for the balance ' union contracts. It points out that rather high. But as far as I can as
Bunker Hill building.
certain
not
one
hunter,
or
any
other
of their lives. The sharp advances i this destroys the workman’s freedom
The program at each school will be
scored by pressure groups have been to work and compels him to submit person has ever witnessed a flight of
practically the same, so that each
migration
mud
hens.
One
day
the
at the cost of misery and distress to, to distasteful regulations in order to
teacher will just attend at one place,
the large unorganized middle classes earn his daily bread. It suggests the marshes are devoid of them and the
but the schools have been scheduled
of the nation. It is difficult to see idea that the uqion\ should be made next day—presto!—they are ap
at each of two places for the con
how this unfortunate condition can to sell themselves to the members parent by the thousands. So we be
venience of travel. The new Social
be remedied in this generation be- on their own merits just as any ^ther lieve that we are safe in stating that
Studies
program and subjects re
the
mud
hen
migrates
to
all
local,
yes
1
alernal organization has to do.
cause of the potential and colossal fraternal
quested.
by the teachers wilL occupy
1 no not subscribe to all the pam and all state localities, during the 1
public debt which will depreciate our
the time.
night.
t
-
phlet
states
but
I
do
feel
there
is
dollar still further. It does point to
The arrangements for the four day
There
tew
who
•••-• - are
— - —
” nimrods
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— • par-
—
the fact that there can be no such much just criticism of a constructive
school have been made by the rural
nature
in
it
that
should
be
heeded
;
lake
ot
the
low|
y
,nud
hen
in
this
thing as social security unless prices
committee and the office of the coun
and income are stabilized so that the by all union labor at this time. 11 district; however, in California they
ty school superintendent, due to the
think
the
company
showed
very
poor
,
have
regular
mud
hen
banquets.
And
money set aside to purchase a de
'fact that so few teachers could get
gree of social security at one time will judgment in their attitude although ' *n *MM eastern states they are pur- ' away to summer school because of the
bird- « relenteesly
buy that same security at the time it they had much justification on their iMUtd “ a
war. A complete program will ap
is needed.
The continued pressure side. I think the union deserved as are ducks here In the west. De-
are used back there to lure them I pear in the next issue of this paper.
for higher prices and higher wages much of the criticism although not all
The meetings will be announced by
completely destroys any vestige of of it The whole thing illustrates the w«Nn range and many the story that
door magazines re- the rural officers. At Valley View,
social security as it now is set up. point often made . in this column XPPeBr* in out
Wanda Volck, of Langlois, who is the
that
proper
leadership
is
vitally
nec-
|
«•rding
American
Coot hunts,
We may as well face the facts as they
naw vice-president will be in charge,
far
No
doubt
the
time
is
not
too
are and not be deluded Into believing essary in ail social-public institu
be and at the Bunker Hill meeting, Mrs.
that we can squander our substance in tions of nationwide scope. The or distant when local nimrods will
Ethel Siestreem, who Is the new act
ganizations
can
be
easily
destroyed
!
hunting
the
lowly
mud
hen;
for
the
the years of high earning power and
ing president, will conduct the meet
by
unworthy
leaders.
They
can
be
!
P««ent
rate
of
the
killing
ot
all
still avoid distress and want in our
ing.
_x__ - al by ' tiMtrlug
nf
diirltq
will
d»v«»nt
um II v tuk«»
built
up
as
pillars
of
strength
»peclee
of
ducks
will
eventually
take
old age. The Laws of God cannot be
' leaden of vision and inteligence. It'
that will make them scarce in-
set aside by decree of man. “As ye
Methodist Young People
sow, so shall ye reap” is as true is a challenge to all well wishers of det_'d-
Just how many of you have ever Attend Institute
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today as it was when uttered cen- organized labor and It is a warning
tried eating a mud hen? Well, try
as well.
. juries ago.
A
delegation
of
young
people from
it sometime In the future. Skin—
the
Methodist
church
attended
Little
don’t pick the bird. (We*U confess
The resignation of Mr. Davis as
The recess taken by our over-
that the dark meat does not appear River Institute, held at Fir Point
appetising). Now soak the moat from July 10 to 17. Rev. and Mrs.
to the créa test
0< the pres- gpd opportunity to the President for
over night In a salt brine with a Charles Brown accompanied the group I
ent administration. It ia that author- j whipping his recalcitrant czar, into
ity is centered in the Executive to line.
Hi. preoccupation wito Th.
Teachers To Go To
School Two Days
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the extent that physical limitations ; difficult problems of war has remilted
paralyze many vital functions of ln th. domestic situation getting out
domestic government. Most of the ^ hand It ,<aln demonatr,^ th<
agencies are h^(ted by mere front .meet serious, weakness of the Ad
man who take the rap, as Mr. Devis
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ministration in not having a staff of
did, without having any authority to competent men armed with the prop- I
conduct the affairs of the agency as er authority, to perform the several
their judgment dictated.
It la the executive tasks essential to the Na-
old taaxtlon without representation tiopal Government.
idea so abhorrent to our forefathers. i , Too much passes over the Presi
The extent to which federal jobs dent's desk and his failure to grant I
now depend on politics Instead of authority when and where he should'
on proven ability and efficiency will has resulted in failure to obtain the
be a scandal in United States his services of men qualified to handle I
the important executive jobs. Andi
tory for future generations.
Despite the action by Mr. Davis, it is fair criticism to point out that>
followed by personal squabble be the President delights to deal in gen- j
tween Vice-President Wallace and erkl terms and to outline many poll- j
the Secretary of Comemrce over cies in a fashion that attracts public
much the same thing, there seems to I acclaim, But he ia woefully weak .
be no move as yet to delegate the when it comes to the executive task ,
proper authority to the proper people of carrying out the details. If his-,
for the prosecution of the war. Con tory should record him as not fully
gressional displeasure continues too living up to his possibilities as a
be directed toward domestic leaders leader it will bo because of thia un
while Congressional approval has fortunate trait of character,
been won by General Marshall and
Bad feeling is still quite general in
Admiral King for their excellent con the ranks of high government of
ficials.
There are several hostile
duct of the war.
groups striving for the Preaident’s
It has been greatly feared by Re particular favor. A firm and raso
publican leaders that the wide-spread lute hand is needed io sweep aside
resentment in Congress might lead the jealousies and conflicting person
'to the taking of control away from alities to the end that the domestic
the Administration and placing it in situation may be operating as smooth
the hands of Congress. This would ly by next fall as our Armed Forces
have resulted in permitting the Ad are at this time,
ministration to shift the blame for
shortcomings from itself to the Con
gress. But recent action on the Anti
Subsidy bill,, although by very nar
row margin, caused Republican lead To The Health Officer:
A quarantine Is hereby established
ers to heave a sigh of relief. The
proper course for the Congress is to on all mussels from the shores of the
attempt to carry out all of the plans Pacific Ocean in Oregon, extending
of the Administration within reason from the Oregon-California boundary
and let the people have a clear view north to the Oregon-Washington
of what Is going on. If they approve boundary, Including its bays and es
of the way in which the country has tuaries emptying into the Pacific
been handled in the time of war Ocean.
Mussels and uncleaned clams are
they will elect the Administration for
the fourth time. If they disapprove, unfit for human consumption, and it
they will elect some other administra is unlawful to sell, offer for sale, or
tion. The important thing ia that re distribute them in the State of Ore
sponsibility be placed where it be gon during the period of June 1 to
longs and that nothing be permitted September 30. All clams dug may
to interfere with the prosecution of be sold or disposed of for human con-
Frederick D. Stricker,
State Health Officer.
To make this
ing test. If you are
ened, bothered by ringing
head noises due to hardened or coagu
lated wax (cerumen), try the Ounne
Home Method test that so many say
has enabled them to hear well again.
You must hear better after making
this simple test or you get your money
back at once. Ask about Ourine Bar
Drops todav at
Eagles
First Aid Car
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PRESENTATION DANCE
I. o
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Coquille Community Bldg.
Saturday, July 24th
The First Aid Car Is Ready
and will be presented to the city at 10
P. M. Saturday evening. Free admis
sion to the presentation ceremonies.
Everyone is welcome
DANCE
After the presentation, good music has been arranged
for a Jitney Dance, the entire proceeds to go into
equipment for the First Aid Car
AS a tribute to the 4,512 Penney employees in our
xk fighting forces, we are devoting the month of
July to selling the War Bonds of our Country.
For our hearts, and your hearts, are constantly with
these boys. That is why every Penney associate is so
willingly mobilized in this great campaign.
Today Sgt.Tex Klous of the Hutchinson, Kansas,
store, decorated for shooting down two Japanese
planes off Kislta, is in the thick of things in the Aleu
tians. Buy a Bond and help him annihilate morejapsl
Today Sgt. Malcolm Logan of Laramie, Wyoming,
a Flying Fortress gunner, is thought to be a prisoner
in Germany after the famous April raid on the
Renault works in Paris. Buy a Bond, and carry on,
for him, where he left off!
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discarded. Only the white meat
should be prepared for cooking and
eating.
This action is taken for the preser
vation of the public health and ia in
addition to the rules and regulations
governing the sanitary control of shell
It was my good fortune to rend a
pamphlet entitled Freedom to Work.
A fifth Freedom. Thia pamphlet was
published by a large manufacturing
plant whose property had been con
fiscated by the Federal Government
because of difficulties with a labor fish.
union.
!
The pamphlet asks the question of J
Caliina cara«, àó tor »1.00
Wanted! Men And
Women Who An
Hard Of Hearing
FOR THE BOYS WHO ARE FAR AWAYI
Shell Fish Quarantine
Armed Services.
land helped care for the work of the
institute. These young people re-
' ported their institute activities in the
Sunday evening service of the 18th,
and in their reports revealed a week
of unusual merit. Thia is one of the
activities for Young People which the
government endorses and urges upon
the churches. The institute at Fir
Point grounds was well attended and
the program most helpfu).-
r-we
mere king Aomc again.
Lan July your purchasesof War Bonds at Penney’s
knocked sky-high our quota from the Treasury. Let’i
it at that record—hack our boyt with every dollar we can
tfare—buy Bondt at Penney* t now!
WHAT YOU SAVE
, . . SPEND WITH UNCLE SAM!