I PAGE SIX BY CONGRESSMAN Washington, D. C., November 27— Thii portion of Congressman Ells- Livestock and poultry growers of worth's weekly letter was received Oregon are troubled by a shortage of too late for last Wednesday’s earlier > protein concentrates for feeds. Next | publication. to Washington, Oregon is worse off Washington, D. C., November 20— than any other state. A short time This is written Saturday following ago, orders booked for delivery into two days of general debate on the bill Oregon were only 88 per cent’of the for the continuance of the Commodity 1942 figure and the condition was Credit Corporation. 'The bill is called tfie “subsidy” bill for the reason that, critical last year. Six week/ ago, I took this situation unless specifically denied in the law, up with the War Food Administrai CCC funds could be used for the pay­ tion, and steps were taken to increase ment of straight-out consumer sub- the quantities to be sent into Oregon, sidles. The House Banking and Cur- The total suply of soy meal will be rency Committee, however, wrote in 20 per cent more than last year, how­ 'the controversial section three of the ever, due to the demands of increased bill which does specifically prohibit poultry and livestock production, the use of any funds provided in the there will still be an over all short­ bill for the payment of consumer sub­ age similar to last year. The Com­ sidies. The present discussion involves the modity Credit Corporation will have more meal available for distribution question of whether the government, than it had last year. Beans pur­ in order to protect the citizen with chased yby the CCC are being rushed small income, shall pay the grocery to cjpshing plants and directed to the bills of the citizens fully able to pay areas where the protein shortage is the extra three cents a day per person worst. Effort is being made to bring which a readjusted consumer price commercial and government ship- scale would mean. There is no threat ments into Oregon up to a minimum of inflation. The real threat of ln- • flation is much greater by adding of 7,000 toils per month. Shortly, local USDA War Boards ! $1,500,000,000 to the national debt, and Advisory Feed Boards will be and to money in circulation, at a asked to report on available supplies time when there is already too much and future needs. On the basis of money. Those who oppose the pres­ -this survey, shipments will be di­ ent “subsidy plan” want a price equal production costs _ paid the farmer. rected according to need. Local to „ ________ _____ Boards will have charge of the allo- They want less paid to the middlemen cation of concentrates alloted by the 1 than the OPA haa insisted on paying CCC. 'At best, the supply can be them. In one commodity, citrus expected to meet only the minimum fruits, the OPA itself reports 40 mil­ requirements for good feeding prac- lions more paid to handlers last year than should have been paid. This is tices. | a possible saving to the consumers. The tax bill was passed by the The subsidy opponents want the ad- House Wednesday afternoon. The ministration of food centered in a essential features of the bill have single administrator. They want ef­ alreudy been ’adequately printed in ficiency in handling the administra­ the news reports. Several points, not tion of food in wartime. All this is considered of enough national impor­ in the argument. It is the argument. tance to make the news service wires By the time these words appear in are, nevertheless, of vital importance print, the House will have voted on to Oregon and the far west. the bill—and will most likely have In a previous revenue act, when it passed it. It is generally conceded was decided to place a tax on freight that the Senate will also pass the bill payments, the committee carelessly .and it is likewise generally under­ set the rate of the tax on a percen­ stood “on the Hili’’ that the President tage basis. The rate is a flat three will veto the bill if Jt prohibits con­ per cent. The tax yields about *174,- sumer subsidy payments, which it 000,000 annually whjch is cqpsidered surely will. an important amount of revenue. We Then will comes the real problem. people in Oregon would make no pro­ The debate Thursday and Friday re­ test against paying a tax on freight,' vealed that a large number of the or, for that matter, upon anything Democratic members ere opposed to else, providing, of course, we are consumer subsidies. It seemed to me taxed equally with everyone else more Democrats spoke against the But to tax freight bills on a percen­ consumer subsidy plan than favored tage basis, clearly discriminates it Most Republicans are also op­ against us. We have to ship our posed to subsidies—so it seems quite bulky products farther to our market possible that the two-thirds majority than other sections do. We have to necessary for over-riding the Presi­ ship in manuafetured articles from dent's veto will be forthcoming. If a greater distance. The three per both Houses of Congress over-ride cent tax is actually equivalent to a the veto and force the bill to become tariff barrier against us, and in fa­ law against the will of the Adminis­ vor of the east and south. tration, some of the-Republicans fear The simple equitable and proper the outcome of an unfriendly admin­ way to tax freight charges is to tax istration of the law—with the blame on the basis of so much per thousand then laid politically at the door of the pounds—or per hundred pounds. A Republicans, if inflation is thus al­ tax of 6*4 cents per thousand pounds lowed to take place. would raise about the same amount One thing should be made perfect­ of revenue. ly clear. Those who oppose subsidy I talked to committee members, ap­ payments are also violently against peared at the hearings on the sub­ inflation — no sane person would ject and finally spoke about it on want to see inflation. But we are the floor of the House. No one dis­ on the eve of a great political cam­ puted the reasonableness of the con­ paign. The New Deal is all too obvi­ tention that the basis of the tax ously attempting to place the Repub­ should be changed—but the commit­ licans in a position 4o be branded the tee did not change it It did con­ “party of inflation. ”> sider the outright repeal of the tn on freight charges and voted once to Immedrftely after the commodity repeal that section of the act, but credit—or subsidy bill—is disposed later reversed itself and made no of, the new tax bill will be reported change. on the Floor and debate on it will be­ The same injustice exists, and for gin. The Ways and Means Committee the same reason, in the tax upon finished the bill last week, but the passenger fares and telephone calls. subsidy ,UDBlay bill olll was was first Ilr>1 on on the xne calendar. caienoar. These are annoying because they are | The tax bill, only about one-fifth as unfair, but they are not quite s these Injustices when it considers the Last week a deficiency appropria­ tax bill. 1 hope so. I feel pretty tion'bill was cut from a requested certain the House will agree to the $1,100,000,000 down to $¿87,000,000. changes if the Senate writes them The cut was mostly due to the fact into the bill. X that the Appropriation Committee un- covered the fact that $750,000,000 of ( One oF the best laughs we have had the deficiency request could be (and here in a long time was provided 'was) easily met by a simple transfer | when W right Patman, who has made (of funds from one military bureau to so many speeches against the bill another. No new appropriation was which would ban consumer subsidies, needed—yet it was originally re- ' voted FOR the bill. 1 quested. -o- - I Tills Wixk ¡1 luveukiM Uuil la The House of Representatives was billions previously appropriated for sadly shocked Monday by the an­ Army was not needed and was being nouncement of the death of two of turned back to the Treasury. With these revelations fresh in its members. Both were able men and among the leaders in the House. mind, the House will be in no mood I did not know Mr. Henry B. Steagall to complain at the Ways and Means very well, but J. William (Bill) Utter Committee for reporting a two bil­ was a good friend. He was just about lion dollar tax bill instead of the ten the ablest debater in the House, and billion tax requested by the Admin­ * his sharp tongue and quick mind were istration. . W ¿J-— not only respected* but often feared by his opponents. Mr. Steagall was The “Drive for Action,” which be­ chairman of the powerful Banking gan about two weeks ago sponsored and Currency committee, and it was more or less informally by a small undoubtedly the strain of handling group of Republicans, but which has the CCC or subsidy bill, as it was since included just about the entire called, on the floor, that caused his Republican membership of the House, heart to fail. is making some progress. The ma­ The death of these two able men jority leadership is obviously feeling was indeed a national loss. the sting of the criticism being hurled and may prevent permanent de­ the Navy must have 20,000 more at it—the accusations of “freezing" Torl*.L Cnca legislation and refusing to permit ac- ■ CftFf* VsOaC V» formity. Dr. Stark also points out + young women by the end of this year for onmhr* ifrTiH" _ tion. . A few minor bills were allowed I f■■■■ » j|■. p... ■ tha t tu gargle an d us e a n ti ee pt i ir in ■ tn rale. WAVES are trained at Hunter Col­ w out for action this werit. An- | to come the nose and throat is apt to weaken other result was a lbt of petition sign- i the tissues rather than to protect lege in New York. City and then as­ Cops county has its tenth case of ing—so much, in fact, that it is more Poliomyelitis, Dr. Stark, Coos coun- I them. In other words this should be signed to Naval stations throughout the United States. Applicants for en­ I than likely that at least one bill, the ty health officer, states. However, I avoided. . , bill to adjust the price of crude oil, Mrs. Georgia Hansen has returned listment must b« between 20 and 38 (he points out that there should be years of age, and have had at least will be forced onto the floor by pe­ no fear of a widespread epidemic. It to her home and has almost com- two years of high school education.., tition this co.-ning week. A total of ; pletely recovered. is thought that most adults have had Young women meeting enlistment re­ , 205 members had signed last night. the disease in a mild form where quirements are urged to apply at .Only 218 signers are needed to bring there is no crippling and no damage Grey Hoiind U t OCS Women’s Naval Reserve Headquar­ I a bill out. is done. They are therefore immune i./« a. 3 ters, Central Tower Building, San i The petition is a device to force a to a second aftack. In the worst WAVE Enlistment Francisco, or any U. S. Navy Re­ bill onto the floor when a committee epidemic the United States ever ex­ l cruiting Station. refuses to report it out. Petitions are I perienced only two people in a thou- I , Lending aid to the V. S. Navy’s re­ written and placed on the Speaker’s cruiting program to enlist 20,000 more sand were affected or crippled. desk. Members must go to the desk, The parents of one of our senior The quarantine period is two weeks young women in the WAVES, Paci­ ask for the petition and sign it. Such for the people living in the house fic Grayhound is carrying a large ad- boys were forced to decide that he petitions are not circulated, they are where there is a case of poliomyelitis, vertising message in more than 500 could not have that convertible never removed from the desk. Very ■ I The adults of the house are to be ex­ newspapers 'of California, Oregon, coupe for a graduating present. The few bills are ever actually forced out cluded from public gatherings and Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and reason? See why he won’t graduate by petition. The device is princi­ evening. from handling raw food, such as parts of Utah and Texas, urging eli­ in i the Junior Play tomorrow ______ pally a disciplinary one «pplied y working in a restaurant or milking gible young women, not now engaged majority that .. .. . . .. against a i..__ ___ . leadership __ , -Calling cards. 50 tor Sl.OC. cows. If they work in the open in war work, to volunteer for naval stops legislation by the pigeon-hole , they can continúe their work. Chil- service. process. ' dren are to be excluded from school “In ships, planes, and fire power, >> ’ I Pimples Disappeared The “Drive for Action” campaign two weeks and kept in their own state Lieutenant Irene Williamson, is really showing results and I am . Over Night who is the Twelfth Naval District yards. glad to report that I have taken an ■•' While there is much that is not WAVES procurement officer, “our active part in the movement. known about Infantile Paralysis, it Navy is now the greatest in the that Urias up pimples ovar •• sht- Those who .followed simple dlrec- probably catinot be controlled *by world. But ships and planes are use- tlonsaae *PPU«d Klesrsx upon re­ Do you have a “Kid Brother” in I methods of quarantine. The smart less without trained men to man tiring ware amaslnaly surprised when they found their pimples had your home that you do not know I thing to do is to observe general them. ThC Navy must use thousands disappear«!. These ueers enlliulai.- how to manage. If so, go to the Jun­ i rules of good health. Parents should of Navy men now filling shore bil- I tlcally praise Kleerex and claim they are no longer embarraeeed and .are ior play Friday evening, at the C.H.S. see to it that children wash tíieir lets to man our new fleets. If these , now happy with their clear complex- Iona Don’t take our word for It. use Gym, and see how Junior Jones, 1 hands before eating and that they.eat men are to be made available for Kleerex donlaht. Only 40c. If one ap­ played by Arthur Trepanier, manages well balanced meals. plication does not satisfy, you set The doctor combat duty, the young women of your money back. There Is no risk so , —and is managed. should'be called when they are ill, I America must step in and take over | do not hesitate. Sold and recom­ because proper care and treatment i i their jobs. If scheduled offensives in ■ mended bF Insurance Specialist, F. R. Bull, s usually bring about improvement this global war are to be carried out, BARROW DRUG CO. III 1(1(1 <116 rOTOlySIS se«*6 ear * LEAR* inte resting iob YOU «•rvelnfke Novy as« WAV! No greater privilege was ever offered any woman than to don a Navy uniform and thus release a sailor to man our ships and fly our planes. That’s what you do when you join the WAVES. You’ll always be proud that you served, and the training, education and experience will enrich your life and expand your personality. The Navy needs you. Pay is good, even compared with high war industry wages. Food, lodging, travel expenses and attractive uniforms ($200 to $250 worth to start) are included. Learn, earn and serve... side by side with the Navy’s fighting men. Call, ’phone or write your nearest Navy Recruiting Office. THE WAVES DEPEND ON GREYHOUND Greyhound serves the WAVES with vital transportation to and from the many bases where they are on duty. In addi­ tion, a large proportion of other service men and women travel by bus to training centers, embarkation points and on k^vc, auJ uituij buuu> M« u»eu exclusively to serve military camps. This diverts buses from civilian service; however, we are making every effort to take card of the traveling public under these difficult conditions, and greatly appreciate your cooperation. >*M8M«^GJUEYHOU N DtÍNES SfRVING ALL THI WIST WITH DIPINDABLI TRANSPORTATION