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PXHE TEN MEOFOTtD MAIL TRIBTJSTE. fEDFORD. OTIEGOST. TUESDAY. OCTOBER 13. 1938. 26 SQUADS IN FIRST 3 WEEKS List Will Be Cut to 20 Next Saturday Southwest in Reversal of Form No Team Has Clean Record By HENRY HVVV.H (United Press Staff Correspondent.) NEW YORK. Oct. 13. (UP) The 1030 gridiron Mason is only three weeks old and there are but 30 major team undefeated and untied. At the end of firing next Saturday, that list la certain to be cut to 30. The east holds sway over the un defeated, untied ranks with 10 teams which have clean records. The mid west has eight: the far west and south four each. Pnuthnest Records Smudged. The amazing loss of form this year Is In the southwest where there Isn't one team with a perfect record. Last year, Southern Methodist and Texas Christian hammered down the stretch undefeated and 8. M. U. halted the Christians and went on to roll up 13 straight victories before losing to Stanford In the Rose Bowl. Both already have lost one game each. Twelve undefeated teams back their records against each other this Sat urday, with four of those perfect clashes scheduled for the east and one each for the south and far west. They are: Duke - Georgia Tech; Southern California - Washington State; Army - Harvard; Duquesne plttsburgh; Manhattan -Holy Cross and Navy-Yale. The undcreated, untied teams In the major clam are Alnbama, North Carolina, Ferdham, Vlllanova, Indi ana, Marquette, Michigan State, Min nesota, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Purdue, Santa Clara, St. Mnry'a and Princeton. Every team In the perfect group has at least one game with anothei eleven on that list. Notre Dame and Navy hav five still undefeated op ponenta on their schedule. Including a game against each other. Others have from one to four perfect elevens OB their program. Nine Can flLny I'erlrct. And figuring only on opposition against perfect teams, It is a mathe matical certHtnty that no more than nine teams can end up the aeaaon wttnout defeat or tie. Actually, how ever, the chances are that only two or three can survive the season with Clean slates. In the far west it la possible for only two teams to come out on top with the odds heavy against even one of thrin turning the trick. In the en fit, the schedule la en eh that only three teams can possibly como through. And two of the south' four undefeated elevens can turn tho trick. ELKS TO INITIATE A class of from 13 to Iff prospective Xlka will ride the goat at the lodce temple Thursday night, with visitors present from the Bond. Klnmath Palls Aahland and Grants Pa lodges, It was announced today, The Klamath Elka will bring the entertainment with them, and prom ise an evening of good fun. The program will be climaxed with a big feed In the temple basement, the dinner to be pre p red by p. C. Big ham and George Howard. Kxalted Ruler Walter OlmscheM today ashed that all Elks be present to welcome the vtsltora and the new candidates. Inny Kiiposo and 13 great artists at Merrick's net Tuevtav nlfrht, Oregon Tax Limitation Situation Explained Editor's Note: This Is the second of a aeries of articles on the tax situ ation In Oregon, written for this newspaper by Dr. James H. Gilbert, dean of the college of social science at the University of Oregon. Dr. Gilbert, who Is also professor of economics at the University, la regarded aa an authority on the tax situation In the state of Oregon and la frequently consulted by state offlclala and others.' Tax Limitation and Reduction Pro posed Amendment Strangely Illogical. By JAMES H. GILBERT The tax limitation and reduction amendment gives evidence of being hastily prepared and 111 considered. The state is rationed on a six -ml 11 levy on a 60 percent valuation, this levy to be reduced gradually to a 4.8 mill levy In 1043. Tho starting point for tax reduc tion In local governments la the 1935 levy which becomes the base for 1937 and aubsequent yeara. Alter 1937 four percent of the 1935 mlllage Is to be stricken off until the levy of 1943 Is equal to 80 percent of the original base. These falling rates are to apply to 50 percent valuation, regardless of the percentage of cash value represented by assessments of 1934. Underlying this strangely construct ed measure Is apparently the as sumption that all our local govern ments are spending too much by 36 percent, and are to be pared down gradually to an 80 percent allowance. Just how the standard of extrava gance was arrived at la not clear. Just why the reductions should be four percent a year and not 14 la also obscure. Some governments may have been extravagant although in the popular mind public extravagance Is always crudely exaggerated. City and coun- j ty officials are generally responsible taaxpayers and business men not j nrone to load unnecessary burdens on I thmaelves and others. Despite some I extravagance here and there, most of our governments, especially In de preaslon times, are down to the bare minimum. To force further reduc tlon will mean the sacrifice of es sential service services, too, on which the value of business and residence properties depends. Even assuming a uniform margin of extravagance, however, the sur g eon s' knife la not skillfully applied The permitted tax rates are to be baaed on a 50 percent valuation and are to be borrowed from the aecl dental levy of 1036. In three Oregon coun tie (Deschutes, Clackamas and Polk) valuation are below 50 per cent and must be raised. In all other counties they are considerably above and must be lowered In some counties aa much as 30 percent. The levy of 10&6 la not necessarily typical or representative of normal need. Because of special circumstances It may have been abnormally high or unduly low. Aa a result of these two curious factors, eight Oregon cities under the tax "reduction" measures may have an Increase in one (Heppner) as much aa 113 percent, in' 00 Oregon cities the enforced reduction amounts to more than 40 percent; In one (Toledo) 70 percent. Due to the fact that valuations come down and the 1935 rate may be unduly low, many local governments will Buffer an Immediate and abrupt reduction In a single year of 30 to 40 percent one city a reduction of 63 percent. This la not "mild and gradual." GOSPEL OF FEAR SPREAOBY FOES (Continued Horn Pago On..) nlty for education, he Midi "We are coming through a great national crisis with flying colors. We have not lost our eelf-respect. We have not changed our form of government." Turning to peace, the president said the United States had taken the lead among tho nations of the world in "restoring ecouomlo peace wnicn la so essential to military peace." Kxnmple to. World. "Wo propose, of course," he added, "no Interference with the affaire of other nations. We seek only by force of our own example to spread the gos pel of peace In the world." The presi dent already had made three rear platform talk from his tram isai night In western Kansas. The president said he did not be lieve "Kansas would have pulled through the difficult problem! of the put four years as splendidly aa It bas. had It not been for federal co-operation and federal assistance In many fields of your endeavor. If you think we were wrong to give this assistance, then, to be logi cal, jou must ask that In the days to oomo every state In tho union shall set itaelf up as an Individual entity for the solution of all the problems of all of Ha Inhabitants, save po- slbly tho maintenance of the army, the navy and the handling of our for. elgn affairs." He repeated a previous statement that with "Income Increasing and ex penditures declining, we shall be able to balance the budget and start pay ing down" on the public debt In a year or two. Agriculture xinea. The farmers of the nation are a good example of what government can do." he said, "not only In direct help hut In providing security tor the m ESeasims That Urge a "NO" vote on State Power Bill (1) This bill puts the Stale of Oregon head over heela into the electric power busl ne, seta up a commission of three men, without bond nd with no required quali fications, to run this gigan tic system. (2) IR,000,000 of tax-sup-ported bonds can be sold, when authorized, to build this state-wide power sys tern. Ily simple process of amending the bill fM.000, 000 of tax-supported bonds many later be authorized and sold. These bonds must be raid by taxes if the aystem la unsuccessful, (3) How can a complete state power system be built for ?18,000,000 when the State Planning Bosrd advis ory committee on power es timated cost of TRANSMIS SION SYSTEM ONLY to be The State Power Dill Is Useless W A Vote for the Dill Commits 29,670,000? (See commit tee's report to governor of Oregon, Dec, 20, 1935, page 13.) (4) This bill contains no promise or assurance of low er electric rates', rates may vary and be Juggled at the ' commission's whim. (M Cities, counties, and the state will lose millions of taxes now paid by existing utilities, thus forcing hjgher taxes on remaining property. (6) This S-man power com mission can buy any prop erty or engage In any busi ness "deemed necessary or convenient." Here is oppor tunity for vast political ac tivity under control of a NEW TATE COMMIS SION. (See Section 9, sub section 10). Ithout $IS,000,000 of New State Bondt You to Vote Later for the Bonds VOTE 313 X NO Against the State Power Bill rJl Advertlfmr,t tr Oreson nuslness anil Inveitors, Inc., SO nusranty P.I.I , rorllmid. Ore. J. 8. Maglailrv, Pres., F. 11. Younc, Mr. future. From a state of collapse In 1033, agriculture haa not only been brought back to life, but haa received the encouragement of government, which enables It to face the future with confidence." The president devoted the remain der of his talk to an enumeration of the "three broad classifications" of New Deal "security" and what It haa done to attain It: 1 Immediate and direct assistance Including work for the unemployed, help for drought sufferers and assist ance to youth. S Protection against "recognised abuses," such se kidnaping, safe guarding Investors, regulation of stock exchangee and utility companies, bringing down electric rates and eliminating "unsafe" banking. 8 Reduction of Interest rates, "saving" of farms and homea from foreclosures. Insurance of bank de posits, old age pensions, assistance to states, and loans to railroad. LABOR COUNCIL FOR McNARY RE ELECTION PORTLAND, Oct. 13. (IP) Senator Charles McNary received the endorse ment of the Portland Central Labor council. McNary, Republican, Is a candidate for re-election, Rufus C. Hotman, who seeks an other term as state treasurer, also received the organlratlon'a aupport. Swift" Official niea. CHICAGO, Oct. 13. iPI Alden B Swift. 61. a vice-president and di rector of Swift & Company, died to. day. He was the grandson of the founder of the company, Oustsvus Franklin Swift. Join CTHBLWYN D HOFFMANN'S Hosiery Club. Every 13th pejr free WARNS LABOR OF TALSEFR1ENDS' Samuel Gompers Praised by Candidate in Toledo Ad dress Opposed to In fringement Labor Rights TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 13. (AP) Gov. Alt M. Landon, addressing Ohio's labor vote In this railroad center, said today that labor "haa lta false friends" who In other nations "have already betrayed the men and women who work." . Praising Samuel Gompers, organ tzer of the American Federation of Labor, for keeping "organized labor from being destroyed by lta social istic enemies," the Republican pres ldentlal nominee said "bis wisdom kept organized labor from the great temptation to participate In party politics." The Republican candidate's speech here closed his personal campaign for Ohio's 26 electoral votes. Must Protect .tights "X am absolutely opposed to any infringement on the rights of labor to organize and any curtailment of the right of freedom of assembly," the governor said. "It is the 'government's duty to protect labor and the people In these right. "I for ono, am sorry to ee the recent split In the ranks of labor and hope it will be speedily healed The- great gains made by labor through Its organizations are In dan ger so long aa this division exists. Hero again unity la requisite for pro gress and achievement." 'Organized labor," the Kansan said, "in the fifty years of lta ex perience, haa made a distinct con trl button to our American life. It baa achieved progressive reforms for the welfare of working men and wo men through evolutionary rather than revolutionary processes. Told To Look Abroad The candidate told his audience to look abroad." "Trade unionism has been made a statutory crime In many nations. The working people have become serfs of the state. Only last week, In an Eur opean nation, hours of work In In dustry were increased 60 per cent, without wage adjustment, by the edict of a single man." Concluding a tme day Ohio drive. tho nominee sprd toward Detroit for 'saBaTHHBsVinHinaaiajaBa .th fire$fone SPARK PLUGS IACH ... IN SETS rieAM AUTO SUPPIV a Tl"1! SERVICE STORES niteirlde and Ninth Phone 5:0 MANN'S MILLINERY 2ND FLOOR Illllllltll IMMIMIIUMtllllMlirillllHIIIMIllMIMIIIIIIIIIttltlttltlHIIMnntltlMlltllllltllllMlllllltllllllHIl imiMllllllllllHMI tlttMIIIIIMKIIIMKIIIIIIKIHIM iMIHMHtHiilt IMIIIlllllllMMIl I IIHMIIittl MMMMMUMMtllllllltllM1llMllllltlllltlIIIIMIMII1MtMItlllMlllltlllltllllt1MIMIIlllttllMI1MMIMIItllll1 1MIIIIIII 26TH ANNIVERSARY SALE "LITTLES" of BIG IMPORTANCE $298 Never before; have, we been privileged to offer such high stylo for so little monoy 1 Velvet toques for tea. Slock an telopes for town and theatre. Feathers, veils and gleaming jewels. Each hat looks twice the price! MANNS I? FOR SMART MILLINERY the third major address of his lake states tour and conference with Henry Ford, Edael Ford and other political and Industrial leaders. Be arrived In Detroit at 13:35 p. m. (B. 8. T.) His speech, to be nationally broad cast from Navin field tonight wis expected to deal with "freedom of enterprise" In American business. Belief program Told . Presenting his relief program at Cleveland. Landon told a throng that overflowed the 15,000 capacity pub Ho auditorium: "I am dedtcated to the proposition that henceforth no Amerln citizen will ever again be put In the posV tlon where he has to sell his vote for bresd. Landon said this was a "broad out line" of the Republican relief program: 'Oat ride of wsste. extravaesnce and politics in the administration of relief. "The first atep in building an in telligent system for handling relief la to find out the facts." "The Republican party, ss a ma jor reform, proposes to return the administration of relief to the states. It will then be possible for the com munities themselves to determine Just what form the relief should take," Must Continue Aid "The federal government must con tinue to give financial aid through the states. We Intend to establish a system of federal grants-in-aid to the states." Landon said "politics" In relief under the new deal was "a national scandal," a "disgrace to the edmln lstratlon," and "a humiliation to the American people," Again todsy at Sandusky, the nom Inee said that "the proof" of tho Dnwi.it tdmtalatratlon'a "failure" was that eleven millions were Job less after 7 '4 billion aousrs nw been spent for relief." Weather. Northern California: Fair tonight and Wednesday, becoming cloudy In extreme north portion; local fogs on coast; cooler in Interior of north por tion Wednesday; gentle northwest wind off coast. Oregon: Increasing cloudiness with rain In west portion tonight; warmer In south and east portions; Wednes day cloudy with rain In west .and north portions, cooler In Interior; moderate southerly wind off coast. Bankruptcy Filed. PORTLAND, Oct. 13. (JV-Bank niptcy petitions filed In federal court vesterdav Included: W. H. Rettlg and Lottie Rettlg, Grants Pass. Lis, blllttes 159,036.26, assets none. WINDOW CLASS We sell w-ndow, glass and will replace your biokea wlLdows ressonaoiy Trowonoge CaBi Inet Works. 3 7or better biscuits Schilling Baking Powder . JSsawws&m, wsusisi, i VrTi " 1 ' WINS- COMING OR GOING i s Vir them from on; 9U 8hamoots . smart And this Is one ol the b?st swaggers we've ' seonl 960. In finest de ; luxe alpaca. Misses'. $2975 Sizes 14 to 40 y mm, jM H 2nd Floor llHMtllll IMMIIHIIIIIIIIrllUM RLi ""'1IIIH Dllllillll 1 IMIMIMIIt IKHHtlMMHIM Mlllllll I K MHIHtllllllllHHIIIllMllmUt tlllltlMM MlllllllMI IMIIMIIIIItMIIIIIHII lllllMIIIIIIIIII lit Ill 1 1 NX Anniversary Special New Half-Size DRESSES The very styles you've admired at higher prices. Drews that are duplicates of Paris originals I The frocks you've been seeing In the swankiest fsshlon magazines are here In these half site sports type "Hether N Yon" wool voiles. The shades to choose from are brown, red, blue and green. Sizes 14 '-j to 3314. $1626 DRESS SHOP SECOND FLOOR o New Wool Skirts One simply tmwt hav a wool tklrt for Fall. TUcm with the new front nnd bftck pleat and featuring the wing and circular style are the smartest dhirta we've shown In years. Solid shades and sporty plaids in sires 94 to 94 waist. Iff I? I : j I f NEW PATTERNS IN DRAPERY DAMASK Ilany homes are changing from cool Summer drapes to the warmer, tones for Fall. These new Damasks come in conventional and floral patterns, self tones and stripes, offering the home decorator a wide choice to select from. The Drapery Dept. will gladly assist you in your drapery problems. These Are 50 in. Wide And Priced From $0pTo$24.9yd. MANN'S LOWER MAIN FLOOR New 50-inch Drapery Linen Another grand Drapery Fabric! 50 inch Decorative Linens in both conventional and floral designs on either a light or dark hack, ground. Theso linens are priced at $139 yard Lower Main Floor I Anniversary Sale of j I 5 4 -inch Novelty I WOOLENS j In the Ysrd Goods section tomorrow! Besutlful I 8 Inch Novelty wools In brown, wine, blue and j tweed for only $1.26 yard. Regular values In this l ssle group up to 1.S8. Your choice j $1 .26 yd. $395 Brushed Wool Sweaters $3.50 Rollins Silk Hose Tomorrow the Hosiery section offers new Tall Rollins Stilt Hone for 76c pair. A roRular $1.00 4-thread chiffon and 7 thread service weight Hose at a bargain prlos. AH sizes and all the new Fall shades. Anniversary Sale Special 76- pr. MANN'S MAIN FLOOR iMimHiimiMtMst Pvery Kail and Winter wardrobe should har Brushed Wool Sweater. Handy for all types of sport and street wear. The In royal blue, brown and rust shades have a tipper front and ar of fine wool. Sires 94 to 40. MANN'S SECOND FLOOR NEW SCARFS Complete your Pall costume with a new Scurf I Tomorrow ws will feature the Ascot and triangu lar styles In silk crepe and tweed In plain shades and novelty prints. Anniversary Sale Special 56 ca. MANN'S MAIN FLOOR MBWOfcCS OWN SHAGMOOR ANR R0THM00R COATS EXCLUSIVE AT MANN'S MltHMIUtMllHttlHMHIIMIMtMMIlltllltH(IMUUll(IIIIKll
