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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (April 9, 1953)
The MILL CITY ENTERPRISE ' 2—THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE By Ed Nofziger • JOE BEAVER" CARD OF THANKS Our heartfelt thanks to all who ex tended comforting sympathy and help in our recent sorrow; for beautiful service, floral offerings, and other kindnesses, we are grateful. Mrs. LYDIA CULWELL Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Short Mr. and Mrs. Howard Naue Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Culwell Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Culwell Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Culwell MILL CITY. OREGON DON PKTEItSON, Publisher Entered a« aecond-claMa matter November 10. 1944 at the pint office at Mill City, OreKon, under the Act of March 3, 1379. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: One insertion for 50c or three for »1.00. The Enterprise will not be responsible for more than one incorrect in sertion. Errors in advertising should be reported immediately. Display Advertising 45c column inch. Political Advertising 75c inch. NIWSPAOI PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION CARD OF THANKS Our sincere thanks and appreciation for the acts of sympathy and kind ness during the loss of our loved one. Especially to those who sent flowers and the American Legion for their services. LEN E. YOUNG and Family. “THE PAPER THAT HAS NO ENEMIES HAS NO FRIENDS.” —George Pul am. Guest Editorial Just what does one do in a case like this? My phone rang—a voici on the other end "Where’s the ‘editorial’ you said you’d like to write for my paper some day?” I thought it was a gag—me—a Republican, writing an editorial for a Democratic paper! My, my — how times have changed. But, maybe you’re right — your paper DOES represent the people—all of us. I’ll admit though, that I am somewhat fla^gergasted at your taking me up on "doing the honors” editorially, for you one day. Here it is—best I can do—on short notice: Years ago, 0. Henry wrote a story called "Roads of Forest Service. U. S. Department of Agriculture Destiny”. In it he pictured the outcomes that might have "A ground fir» that doesn’t kill th« big trees, burns forest cover and happened to a man had he taken the various turnings. ruins a watershed anyway." Research proves that just such a possibility is open to each of us in most of the situations with which we have to deal. Moodily treading the path of life, we come to many intersecting experiences each presenting a choice. That we do not more consistently take the road of con structiveness is because of our obliquities. We turn every IS THIS WHAT THEY MEANT BY that begins where the Taft-Hartley FOR CHANGE ? act leaves off. which way and do not follow the way to happy adjust Two •TIME Under existing labor legislative in powerful union-busting drives ment. Afterwards, we see clearly enough which way we are underway these days — one in terpretations, the Taft-Hartley law should have gone, for many are wise in retrospect. Con Salem, Oregon, the other in Washing applies to all disputes involving firms sider what happens in the lives of those you know. How ton, i).C. Both dovetail in with one i engaged in interstate commerce. State many times were biases the true causes of their sorrow, another. If both click, Oregon work ! laws affect only business in intra will find themselves restricted by state commerce. how often were situations correctible and sometimes even ers But, if this proposed change is made a law far more drastic than the Taft- acceptable, had they only known it? in the T-H act, then either the state Hartley act. Nothing is ever achieved by concern over conse Here’s the pitch: I or federal law—whichever is tougher quences when the sequences which produced them are In Salem, the legislature is taking 1 on unions—could and would be applied neglected. Yet, it is a habit with most of us to go on action on a bill which would go far to disputes concerning interstate or commerce. and on as we were going, plagued by a pursuing trouble, beyond the Taft-Hartley act in de intrastate And, in Oregon at least, a tougher priving union members and potential yet never seeking the reason. union members of their right to or than T-H bill already has passed the Editorial Comments Safety Belts? It is time that some thought were given to the idea that automobiles come from the factory equipped with safety belts. The public is used to safety belts in air planes. The safety belt has proved its usefulness in air craft and in other fast-moving craft. Stunt drivers show us over and over again how a simple safety belt can prevent injury during crashes that under normal road conditions would kill. We are informed that 37,600 persons were killed and 2,090,000 injured by motor vehicle accidents last year. This is a terrible toll of our citizens. The safety belt could have saved a large part of this human misery. We do not agree that all this came about because of errors made by those involved. A large portion of the blame can be placed at the door of the manufacturers of automobiles. Automobile companies are putting a dangerous machine on the road when they fall short of building into it safety belts and other safety devices. It isn’t just the nut behind the wheel that is causing all the trouble. Motor cars that are not equipped with safety belts are dangerous, very dangerous. The argument that users of motor cars would scorn the safety belt even if placed on the automobile is side stepping the problem. There must always be a starting place. And the factory is it. An educational program and sound legislation can make the safety belt in the modern automobile a normal thing. Crosley Refrigerators and Ranges Bendix and Thor Dryers Small Appliances ELECTRIC HEATING INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL WIRING COMMERCIAL LIGHTING Marion Kite House and now is slated for Senate action. “Business groups,” says the con servative Wall St. Journal, “are back ing the change in the Taft-Hartley act because they want the states free to enforce tighter curbs on union activity.” The prospects for unions and union members under this double-squeeze play are not bright. Of course, the new Republican ad ministration in Washington, and the old Republican administration in Salem, may yet throw their weights against these legislative changes in labor law—changes which would knock the very foundations out from under the labor movement. They may—unless this is the kind (Heard over KPOJ, Portland, at 10:15 of change they actually meant when p.m., Monday through Friday) they said it was “time for a change”. —From Oregon Teamster. Falling beef prices will soon stop falling. Secretary of Agriculture typical M c C arthy smearing Benson is moving in to support cattle The senate’s foreign relations com prices—the first time the government mittee after thorough investigation has taken such action since the de confirmed President Eisenhower's pression. Cattle industry spokesmen nomination of Charles E. Bohlen to in Omaha say they are in favor of the be ambassador to Russia. Notwith government supporting beef prices, as standing the staunch support given long as it doesn't lead to price con Bohlen by Secretary of State Dulles trols. In other words, they favor pro and the president himself, McCarthy tection for themselves but not for the is continuing his characteristic smear consumers. tactics based, as Senator George says, « • * on "anonymous letters, rumor and Housing is in short supply from hearsay in the FBI's secret report to coast to coast . . . especially in the the state department." None of it, brackets which wage earners can af Dulles says, involves any question of Y’et ford. Recently, President Eisenhower Bohlen’s loyalty and security. urged his congressional leaders to McCarthy wants “a lie detector test.” Anyway the incident has demon- seek extension of rent control until October 1. This is a peculiar move since congress is not expected to be in session on October 1 when rent controls expire, and the President would not have authoiitj to extendi them. ganize and bargain collectively. In Washington, two bills have been introduced which would allow the Taft-Hartley law to be superseded by state laws when these state laws are tougher than the federal law. The Oregon anti-labor bill, if en acted, would be far more restrictive than the federal law. So, if both moves succeed, Oregon workers and their unions will be governed by a law FRANK EDWARDS Says: * * CARD OF THANKS Our heartfelt thanks to all who ex tended comforting sympathy and help in our recent sorrow. For the beauti ful service, floral offerings, and other kindnesses, we are very grateful. MRS. J. R. GEDDES MISS DAISY GEDDES. strated the unsubstantiated charge or fear that whenever McCarthy cracks the whip the president and his ad visers jump and obey, and that his defiance prevails in congress on mat ters affecting executive prerogatives. Dulles has officially stated that Bohlen is “uniquely qualified” for the Moscow post, especially since the suc cession of Malenkov to Stalin's job and the increasing tension of Soviet relations with the West and the at tacks on American and British air craft. The need is imperative that the U.S. have a qualified ambassador at Moscow as soon as possible, and the appointment of one is important in a personal way and the president’s prerogative of office. An ambassador does not make for eign policies, though his report may influence them. His is not the func tion of a policy maker—that function belongs to the president and his cabi net and their foreign experts. Objection to confirming Bohlen was based on his defense of concessions made to Stalin by Roosevelt at Yalta. That is not the issue for he was not chosen as a policy maker. The secret pacts are denounced by the repub licans on grounds that neither FDR nor HST had legal powers to make them and that they were dupes of Stalin when they did. Bohlen did testify, however that Nationalist China should have been represented, instead of ignored at Yalta and its territorial claims should not have been vacated by wartime allies, McCarthy has no valid case against Bohlen as the senate will probably recognize it by his confirmation in spite of McCarthyism.—From Capital Journal. í MILL CITY MEAT MARKET Quality Meats and Groceries FOOD LOCKERS FROZEN FOODS • • * Enough sleeping pills were manu factured last year to put the entire nation to sleep for 20 days. After listening to the wrangling* of certain | congressmen and senators. I think ! that might be a good idea. BACKACHE? H you era Bothered Or Bark.rhe. Getting Vp Night* itoo frequent. burning or .ting ing urination'. Preaaur. orrr Bladder or atrong elourty urtno, dur to minor tempo rary Kidney end Bladder Irritation, tor palliative re Met a«k your druarut about CTSTKX Fopular IS year« Jo million pack ages used Batlstaetkm or money bark gnat an iced Ask druggui about CYSTKJl today 1144 Center St. I)R. R. REYNOLDS Naturopath-Proctologist Phone 3 9160 SALEM, ORE. tlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Mill City Auto Supply YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR M c C ulloch ♦ 4 Í • 1 _ POWER CHAIN SAWS Phone 1652 24-HOUR SERVICE Phone 116 Phone 1141 Branch Store Lyons Sweet Home, Philomath Advert ______ ______ I sit... Zy Joe Marsh Pulls a "Pip” Chip Hanson is a clever com mercial artist. Beside doing car toons on our paper, he picks up “free lance” drawing jobs. Right now he's whipping up posters for the Safety Campaign. They all have headlines like WIRE CAN START A EIRE!” SO PURE! MOVED To Our New Office BASSETT’S WELDING SHOP "PLAY IT SAFE!”. . . or, "A LIVE SOIKK Illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliu “Everything for the Logger' ELECTRIC SERVICE I’hone 253 LYONS “The Everlasting Word of Christ” will be the topic of Rev. Dodge's mes sage for next Sunday morning, April 12, at 11 a m. Sunday school will be at 9:45 with Mrs. John Prideaux, gen- eial superintendent, and Mrs. Glen Julian primary superintendent. Youth Fellowship will be at the parsonage at 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday the resurrection story was told again in sermon and song with the worship service begin ning at 10.30. Orchestra music was furnished with Virgil Rogers, director, and Hazel Neal and Mrs. Wilson Stev- ens, pianists. The junior choir was directed by Miss Vivian Boyce. Many family gatherings were held Easter Sunday with out-of-town guests and some going away for the occasion. Mrs. Leonard Thoma and son Jim mie were Sunday evening guests at the home of her mother, Mrs. Martha Hiatt. Paul Gerath is convalescing at the Salem Memorial hospital following major surgery last week. Gooch Logging Supply • The 32-ycar-old National Health Council is split by an argument with the American Medical Association. The bone of contention is the report Detroit. Oregon of the commission on the nation's ELECTRICAL CONTR U TING health, a group which was appointed F.H.A. FINANCING lkix 1’6 by President Truman. It consisted of outstanding laymen and health work ers and was headed by Dr. Paul Mag V » CF •’< w? ’< -W-'< <F-’i WF •’< \ nuson of the American College of Surgeons. But it refused to knuckle to the AMA, and now the AMA re-1 fuses to consider the commission’s report as valid health reporting. April 9, 1953 Chip looked a bit sheepish yes terday. Didn’t want to tell me why. Finally he blurted out. “I feel like a dope. Here I am on this safety program ar.d the fire inspectors tell me tny oim etv. ¿•o'* a fire trap. I've been stor ing paint there for years . ..” SO GOOD! < t : From where I sit, what hap pened to Chip could happen to anyone. He was just too busy in forming everyone else about safety — not realizing his safety was threatened, l ike those who fret about their neighbors — whetl.?r they can afford a new house, whether they should have coffee or a glass rf beer with lunch — Chip simply forgot to draw F9ine obvious conclusions about himself! W. ■r< foundation ♦ » Open Elimination Tournament Every Sunday 3 p.m. » ♦ everyone welcome 4 » » ♦ » » » » MEANDER INN » » » 4 : On Highway 222, Linn County Side MILL CITY Shuffleboard George “Sparky” Bitter Good Music