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SOUTHERN OREGON MINER, TH URSDAY, SEPT. 27, «945 We cannot create good feeling inlon and wishes of others und SOUTHERN.OREGON MINER Published Every Thursday at 167 Main Street, Ashland, Oregon C a r r y l H . & M a r io n C . W in e s, E d ito ra -P u b lia h e ra Enured as second-class mail matter In the post office at Ash land, Oregon, February 15, 1935, under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. SOCIALISTS ASK "CAPITALISTIC“ FIN AN CING England is flirting with the doctrine of national socialism. The fail ure of that politiacl philosophy was shown up vividly by the war. Of England’s export tonnage, 70 per cent is coal. Its 706,000 miners pro duce only some 200,000,000 tons of coal a year, compared with 600- 000,000 tons produced by some 400,000 miners in the United States. Getting a ton of British coal to the top of the ground costs $4.20 for labor; $1.40 in America. Why this startling difference in the man- output of coal in the two countries? Answer, government interference and tax laws that discourage improvements and replacement of old machinery, and regulations which penalize efficient methods. Coal doubled in price in England during the war, while American coal ad vanced slightly. Results for England, low wages and a ruined export trade. The true facts were so craftily hidden from the workers that they shouted for government ownership, and in the last election gained their objective, when too much government had already ruined the industry. The new labor government that promises socialization of the Bank of England .the mines and the railroads, is already seeking to borrow billions in the United States, a "capitalistic” country, to finance its socialistic philosophy. What irony to see the collectivists in England asking our country, which pays its own way from the profits of free enterprise, to tax its people to furnish the money (profits) necessary to finance national socialism. In other words, we are asked to finance a system that frowns on profits, but which would compete with our own industries. Let other countries go socialistic if they desire, but let America re tain its independence and its capital to out-produce them in quality, quantity and price. WT NEED A NEW POST OFFICE BUILDING In the postwar plans for Ashland, numerous items have been set out as needed here, such as truck by-pass, new streets, etc, but nowhere have we seen any plans for a new post office building. W ith plans for post war government projects for public works developing, right now would be a good time to ask for a new post office building here. It wouldn’t cost this community anything, except the time to draw up the request. The first of July the local post office was raised to a first class office, an increase this community can well be proud of. But the present quarters, no doubt adequate when the office was third class, are hardly adequate for a first class office. We know that no new buddings have been under construction during the war years, so that nothing could be done about it, but if there is to be public money avadable for such things, right here would be a good place to spend some of it. IS IT A TEST OF POWER This week this nation is faced with strikes in several important in dustries covering the nation . . . in the automobile industry in Detroit; the lumber industry in the Pacific Northwest, elevator operators in New York, oil company employees in the midwest, and others. While they have not spread to the proportions of paralyzing the nation, the threat is there and indications point to the regretable fact that other industries will soon be tied up with strikes. And from the way these have started, it would appear that they were long and carefully planned by union leaders, and is more a test o f strength to see whq^shall rule, the manufacturers or the unions, rather than any desire to help out the working man. To our way of thinking, the strikes are ill-timed and ill-advised. We may sympathize with the working man, and no doubt most people do, in that workers in many industries have not asked for raises in pay, during the war years, because of federal laws and War Labor Board pronouncements, but at this time, when several million men are al ready out of work ,from closeures of war industries, when the task of reconverting to peace time production is rough enough without union troubles, when the nation is desperately in need of some of the very articles which are being stopped from being manufactured by the acts of the unions, is not very good strategy, to say the least. When strikes occur, the entire nation suffers, and most of all the working men out of work because of it. The unions may and do con tribute funds to their members, but it is not enough to provide more than a bare subsistence during the strike. A nations starved for automo biles, lumber, gasoline and other materials the production of which is being impeded by strikes, will raise such a clamor that unions will suffer in prestige. Again from the union standpoint, they may think that this it the proper time to strike, as public opinion would force the manufacturers into accepting the demands of the unions. But which ever view is taken of the situation, it looks to us as though there is a fight between organized labor, and the intrenched manufact urers with both being preppared to fight it out. There is every indica tion that the struggle will be long and bitter, with the consuming public caught between the two. And we might point out that neither the unions or manufacturers took time out to attempt to settle their dif ferences by negotiation, a thing we have learned the past few years could settle a great many differences. U ’ AGAINST FORGETTING So Premier Higashi-Kuni says Japan will forget the bombs if America ill forget Pearl Harbor. This sounds too much like the little boy on the ay to the woodshed who says, "Dad, suppose we just forget the hole thing.” It is rightly attacked as the lastest package of effrontery rapped in pink ribbons. It ought also to be labeled, "Dangerous— Don t ouch.” ‘ , Here is a real booby trap. If it were possible for Americans to forget :arl Harbor it would be the lastthing they should do. For it would ean losing one of the most effective lessons they have ever had. To irget Pearl Harbor would be to forget what happened when America ied first to live as if she were not a great world power, then tried to sist the Axis without fighting. America cannot afford to forget Japanese treachery at the very time she is seeking to prevent a recur by fore.e We cannot legislate deal with them as we wish them rence. Nor can she forget her owrt place in the world just when the inendshtpa. We cannot get full to deal with us, cooperation on demand. But - we "bring -rhe-boys-home" cry is reaching full voice. "Maybe it's me!" That’s the Here is a booby trap for Japan also. If she could forget the B-19 s can drew sympathy and under place to start to improve the con standing for our own problems and the atomic bombs it would be the last thing she should do. For her oy our own utlitudes towards the ditions around us. And, after all, - maybe it is met own sake as well as thesale of humanity let Japan never forget what difficulties of others. happened when she launched on a career of conquest. It is noteworthy that Premier Higashi-Kuni did not say "forgive Forgiveness goes with repentance and carries a real change of thinking. There is great need for it. But none at all for forgetfulness— for pretend ing that there is nothing to repent.— Christian Science Monitor. Letter From Washington BY HARRIS ELLSWORTH Representative In Congress from Oregon that this bill, when it becomes law, w ill have the eitecl 01 hast ening demobilization by adding additional personnel to the ser vices. The entire Oregon delegation in Congress, our two benators und lour representatives, called on General rarudley, nead ol the Veterans Administration, recent ly, urging more hospital beds tne Portiund Veterans facility, feel certain this combined eiiort of the Oregon delegation, not on ly on this problem but on other problems, is very effective. AU six of us are pulling together as a team, and we all enjoy working in that way. Since the House has been in session following the recent re cess, I have noticed a decidely different atmosphere. While the war was on, there was more or less restraint. Criticism of gov ernment agencies, which in any The lifting of restrictions on way touched the actual prosecu building (liberally known as Or tion of the war, was always care der No. L-41) seems to have met fully voiced ,so that the speaker with universal approval here The could not be accused of hamper building industry can and will ing the war effort, Criticism of provide employment for a vast the War and Navy Departments number of men. There is the dan was, of course, almost never ger, of course, that some building heard. Now, Members who feel materials may become short inclined to be critical about any when the building boom gets un thing or anybody ,are giving full der way, so, to prevent skyrock vent to their ideas. I have also eting prices on such materials, it 1 noticed that clashes in debate of is necessary that price ceilings be a political nature are more fre maintained. Unless homes and quent, and are of a more “rough other buildings can be construct and tumble” variety than former ed on a basis that will make such ly. real property a sound value, we The Congress has voted to con cannot expect maximum employ duct its own investigation of the ment in the building trades. None Pearl Harbor disaster. Unfortun of us like government controls, ately, the resolution as passed but in this case, proper controls provides for the control of the in would seem to be necessary. vestigating committee by the Ad ministration. Republican mem bers of the House made a hard fight to have the investigating B y Ruth Taylor committee appointed on an equal When everything is crossways bi-partisan basis, but were voted and upset, when you feel that all down. The recent reorganization of those around you are either mal the Department of Labor is some ingering or doing their jobs bad thing that should have been done ly, when you are overwhelmed years ago. For a long time, the by the crass stupidity and ineffi Secretary of Labor and the en ciency of those in authority tire Department have been al then is the time to stop and say most a useless part of our gov “Maybe it’s me!" Is the world against us? Or we ernment. Other than the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which has against the world? Are people al always enjoyed an excellent re ways fighting us? Or are we com putation, the Labor Department bative? Have w e a perpetual apparently has not been function chip upon our shoulders? Have ing. Now, with the addition of the w e been interested only in our War Manpower Commission dut own rights and in our own pro ies, and with the War Labor blems? Are we misunderstood by our Board operating under the De partment, the Secretary of Labor fellow men? Is everyone also out of step? - Well, what has been is getting set to do a real job. The other reductions and con our attitude toward others? Have w e been open and friendly, ready solidations of agencies is also ob to understand and to be under viously a good trend. Many of us stood, or have we assumed a have felt that fartoo many new “take it or leave it” attitude? It agencies and offices have been works both ways. created during the last several years to solve problems which have been handled by existing — F IL M S — organizations. The elimination of DEVELOPED ft PRINTED ; these surplus groups will make I or R ex. 15e per roll for reduction of federal expense Double size 25c and greater efficiency in govern 5c extra of Panchromatic. Alt ment. fine grain developed. Reprint*’ Although there have b ee n 2c each. Double size 3c each , many big headlines, emanating Deckle or plain edge. Guaran-; both from Capitol Hill and the White House recently, the Con teed work. Enlarging, coloring/ copying. Dow prices. Send to— gress has also been considering , economy some rather important minor leg PHOTO FINISHERS islation. Bex 1578, Station D The House passed H. R. 1591, to LOS ANGELES 7, CALIF. provide for additional Naval Mid shipmen and West Point Cadets; J-L.-1 TL.- I - . ~ H. R. 1645, which provides that veterans, who are engaged in war k xm xxxxim xx « x x x x x x < xm » o * jobs after being discharged, may have ninety days after leaving their war plant job in which to apply i°T their pre-war positions; H. R. 3755, which, if passed by the Senate .will establish an Opto metry Corps in the Army Medical Corps; H. R. 1123, which in creases the age limit for admis sion to the United States Military Academy at West Point to twen ty-three years for boys who have been in the service one year or more during this war. A bill to stimulate voluntary I ON THE PLAZA recruitment in the armed forces j was also passed. It is anticipated We like people who like us. We are friendly toward those who give us friendship. We are considerate of those who are fair to us. This works in reverse, as well. 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