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cal parallel. However, as the U. S true that for the first time in our butcher shop in Medford Monday.
New« * Iso points out, there is a vast history, the Federal government has
At the annual school meeting
and fundamental difference iu th
which was held at the school house
attempted
to
solve
the
problem
demands the strik rs a r e making to
through
legislation— the
Wagner of District 13 June 31. Frank Hurst
Re-established. September 13, 192S. day as compared to those they m a d e ;
in
1917.
Act
creating
the
National
Labor
Re was elected director for three years
Devoted to the best interests of
lations
Board.
and Mabel W erti was reelected
Central Point and vicinity.
In practically all pre-depression1
Admittedly, the Waguer Act is clerk
Entered as second class matter a: strikes, labor
demanded
higher
the post office, Central Point, Ore wages and/or
shorter
working one-sided— it puts responsibilities
Mr ami Mrs. Frank Hurst motor
gon, under the Act of March 8, 1879. weeks. The closed shop was rarely of many kinds upon employers, and ed to Medford Wednesday. Mrs.
a vital issue. Today the primary d e -! few upon labor The Supreme Court Hurst was to have undergone a mi
SUBSCRIPTION KATES
"land of strikers is the closed shop I spoke of tihs fact in upholding the
Six Months ............................... $1.00
nor operation.
In many instances, union demands | Act, but said there was nothing in
One Year ................................. $1.50
Master Jack and Bob Frederick
the
Constitution
to
prevent
Congress
for higher wages and shorter work
Payable in advance
were dinner guests at the Werts
from
passing
a
one-sided
law.
So
far
weeks have been met by industry—
Advertising rates on application
home Thursday evening.
but strikes have continued, because the Wagner Act has certainly failed
Office— Second Street, off Main
Phil Wert« is doing chores for
in
preventing
strikes—
but
in
fair
employers refused to grant the
Frank
Hurst during Mr. Hurst's ab
ness to the Act, It should be record
closed shop.
ARTHUR EDWARD POWELL
ed that it has seldom been Invoked. sence.
This is obviously a vital change i'l
The first hay of the season was
Editor and Proprietor
In the recent steel strikes, for in
labor s attitude. Furthermore, it
sane«, it was not brought into force cut Thursday. So far the farmers in
has been accompanied by (he entry
As a result, the adequacy of the Act this region have been lucky in not
of labor into polities on an unprece
remains in question and is yet to be having any hay damaged by the re
dented scale. The A. F. of L.. for in
proved General opinion holds that cent rain.
stance, used to keep absolutely clear
Farmers in this vicinity arc busy
tile Act must be extensively revised
of political partisanship— yet before
■ cultivating corn at the present time.
TAX DODGERS AND ECONOMY
if it is to achieve real success.
the last election. A. F. of L.'s Presi
DODGERS
dent Green and other high offieials
A legitimate campaign against came out strongly in favor of the
tax dodgers is something lHat n o -' reelection of Mr. Roosevelt. And
body can object to. The unusual part John L. Lewis, head of A. F. of L s
about the present so-called cam- rival, the CIO, is a strong Roosevelt
July 3, 1937 I
paign is. Why was action delayed backer, and was a major contribu-
•Mr. Menni'ee Charley of Glendale !
this long if officers of the govern- tor to the Democratic campaign Oregon was a business visitor in this I
ment knew that tax evasion has been [fund. He is likewise a strong Influ- community Monday afternoon.
a common practice?
ence In several of the major indus-
L. H. Wertz delivered a veal to a
If there are loopholes iu our tax trial states, notably Pennsylvania
laws, surely the Treasury Depart and Michigan. It is his belief that
ment could point them out and Con the labor movement, if it is to be
gress could correct the situation in successful, must be permanently and)
aggressively involved in politics.
short order.
This unprecedented situation has
The public might be as much in
Quick, Safe A Efficient
terested in knowing which of our caused a definite cleavage of opinion
NO PULLS NO BURNS
public officials are responsible for over labor and Its desires and activi
Priced from
permitting tax evasion to continue ties. It is the general opinion among
employers,
for
Instance,
that
the
in the flagrant manner they claim,
as it is in the names of the tax great issue of the hour is whether
A bargain in every price and you
203 \V. Main
labor is to run, by proxy, the govern
are in the hands of experts only.
evaders.
Medford
ment. The labor union executives
Also Expert Hair-Cutting
In the meantime, however, if
and
the
liberal
and
radical
publica
those who talk about saving pennies
tions that side with labor, feel that
for the government from tax evad
ers, would spend a fraction of the direct action is essential, and that
such strategy
as the
sit-down
IS N. Bartlett
energy and determination in saving
Phone 91
strikes and the demand for a 100
Medford
billions to the government by en
per cent closed shop, where no non-
forcing efficiency and economy mea-
.. ,
,, union man may work, is necessary
D EN TISTRY
sures, some worthwhile results could
•
•
it labor is to receive its fair share
be secured that might save the peo
4 19 M ed ford Bldg.
of industry’s earnings.
I I . O. H IG H
ple of this natiou heavy increases in
Medford, Oregon
One
thing
is
certain—
labor
is
taxes and provide less incentive to
more powerful today than ever In
tax dodging.
the past. In the nineteen years end
The private tax dodger and the
ing in 1932, less than 30 per cent of
Western Distributor For
economy-dodging public official will
strikes ended with labor winning its
be in the same boat In public esteem
Pliysickin and Surgeon
before long. The only difference be- d“ mand8- La8t ypar' more ,han 40
210 Midford Hldg.
Me« Iford, Ore.
tween the two is that the tax dodger ^ tent ° f 8trikee ‘■ '» »» "‘.ted in un
Anything in line of fencing
may cost the hard-pressed .axpayer equivocal victories for the strikers,
Central Point
while in 36 per cent more, labor re
STONE S DRUG STORE
pennies, while the offleial economy-
124 N. Riverside
Phone 263
ceived part of itji demands.
dodger costs him millions.
Medford, Oregon
A* «vwy student of bistor« know-
T H E
C E N T R A L
P O IN T
A M E R IC A N
USED LAWNMOWERS
$1.50 to $3.50
New Lawnmowers—$6.50 to $10.00
«SIMS BROS.
Pitone
atu
SPECIAL PRICE
For boiling out clogged radiators
$ 2.50
Hooper Radiator Service
33 S. Bartlett
Medford
EDITORIALS
Bacon Squares
lb. 19c
Shortening
4 lbs. 49c
Emil’s Market
•I
CLIMAX NEWS
Wrestling
Medford Armory
Monday Night
Neats on Sale at
HHOW.VS, Phone 101
VALENTINE'S CAFE
Phone 270
Permanents
$1.50 to $5.00
COOK’S
BEAUTY SHOP
Dr. 1. H. Gove
Dr. B. C. Wilson
Successor to
VOLNEY DIXON
Page Fence
STRIKERS' DEMANDS CHANGE recovery from a depression breeds
“ Since last November there ha-< strikes. This w-as true after the de
been a larger monthly average total pressions of 1884, 1891, 1907, etc.
of strikes than at any other period However, today the issues are deeper
in the country's history with the ex and different, and present • strik-s
ception of 1917,” says the United eannot be accurately compared with
States
News.
From
November those of previous decades. It is also
through May, exactly 2.323 strikes
have occurred. They have struck 46
of the 48 states- North Dakota and
Bring you r
Nexico being the exceptions. As is to j
be expected, they have been most
numerous in sections of the country
T o the
where industrial development is
highest —Michigan, New York, New
England, California. They have been
least numerous in the agricultural
states— Iowa, Kansas. Nebraska, etc.
Even so. there Is nothing unique
fo r
i ’nsli P rlirn
in the number of strikes that have
4th X F ir St*.
occurred
in recent
months— the
World War years provide a numeri-
E G G S
Medford Egg &
Poultry Co.
Money Loaned
Carold J. Parker, Inc.
AUTOS, LIVESTOCK
FURNITURE, Etc.
We «aut to supply your Money
needs without ns I tape or delay.
ORE.-WASH. MORTGAGE CO.
IA S. Central
Medford
Manufacturers of
Parker’s Southern On-gon Potato
Chips
Packer?« of Honey, Home Maile
Sorghum and Shelled Walnuts
Distributors of
IH’ RKKK FAMOUS FOOD
LANGENDORF CAKES
GRANDMA COOKIES
«12 S. Riverside
Phone 1117
Medford. Ore.
Your mail box becomes your bank — when you use our
convenient Bank-by-Mail Deposit Plan.
A special deposit slip is on the reverse side o f these
Batikby-Mail Envelopes. Merely fill it out as you would
any deposit slip, enclose your endorsed checks, and mail
to the U. S. National Bank.
Our services at the bank arc always at your disposal.
But. when you are in a hurry— use our Batik by-Mail
Service. Details on request.
Resources 12 J Millions
GEORGE T. FREY, Manager.
DWIGHT L. HOUGHTON, Asst. Mgr
Medford lira ii «»li
o f 1hp
United Slat(k§M iio iu il Honk
mf . m b ■
Head Office, Portland, O regon
n r i s i i u p » r o » iT i wbiiawc « c o i f i i m n
Summer Photos
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C liffs Sport Shop
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4 ìood Q u ii lit), 1,0« Price*— Huy, Soli, Trail.
:117 X. lilverwlde, Medford, Oregon
MERRICK’S
POOL
LAWNMOWER SHARPENING
& SERVICE
ID E A L B IC Y C L E .SHOP
11 E. Main
Medford, Ore.
GOOD AS N E W
EaM Miiiu, Medford
Pbone 89
FLO W ER ’S
Mattress Shop
Water la circulated, filtered, and
chlorinated constantly, assuring
you safety and protection to your
health.
EASY TERMS—SMALL CARRYING CHARGE
Dependable—Reasonable
lualV“ «
P h o n e AIM
r
owner» get no bt tt«;i
protection again;! lire loss at any
price than a contract (policy)
with this strong, legal Reserve
non assessable mutual. The com
pany has pioneered mutual fire
insurance in the west since 1894.
Body & Fender Repairing
Auto Glass
Bartlett St
Medford, Oregon
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220 North
for your home is available
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m
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lu t o fn«uranee
IHM !
Phone 7
End of North Central
Medford