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*« GATE CITY JOURNAL, ^THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 193_2_ W. F AND ALMA M c LINO, Publisher* W 8. Brown. Owner Subscription Y ear........................... $1.50 Subacrpltlon. 6 M o n th s.............. ..... 75c Entered at the Post Office at Nysta. O regon. as Second Class Matter TAX LEA G U E ASKS CUT III IMMMMM THE GATE CITY JOURNAL , high school district plan that has been suggested for a sol ution of the school problem in Malheur county. It will do no harm to continue the investigation. Mr. Carkin stated that Oregon paid $174,140 in support of orphans and indigents in 1931, an amount $12,140 in ex cess of the 1930 expenditure. He added that the state had gone the limit in wiping out property taxes and that as a result further relief in this direction would have to come from counties and cities. Support of indigents is already a serious problem in Malheur county, one that now has the careful consideration of the county court and taxpayers’ ! , league in their joint economy move. (Tax News Letter) Are you Interested In knowing how CARKIN ON TAXES the millage levies of High School Dia- i trlcts of Malheur County compare with John H. Carkin, member of the state tax commission, I those of other counties of the State? THE REMOVAL OF KLEIN is authority for some interesting statements that might Quoting from Oregon Directory of prove very beneficial in the statewide tax reform move About the first official act of the new highway commis j Standard High Schools for the year ment that is underway. June 1931, we find the average sion was the removal of Roy Klein as chief engineer and ending Carkin suggests that all road districts be abolished and the appointment of R. H. Baldock in his place at a sub millage levy for the high school dis tricts of Malheur county to be 28.2 the work of building and maintaining roads be placed in stantially smaller salary. As the change was made before mills, the highest of any county In the the hands of the state highway commission. It would be a the new commission has had time to familiarize them j state. The average for all counties is big undertaking but would probably result in greater re selves with the affairs of the department it may be assum 12.7 mills. The average millage for Mal- ) heur County Is more than twice the turns for money spent. ed that the governor instituted the movement. average for the whole state. Compare Carkin suggests that possible relief from present high I our millage levy of 28.2 mills with our The governor and new commission, may have figured I neighboring counties. The average levy taxes would result from consolidation of school districts Baker county is 8 3 mills. T hat of and the elimination of the small units with their per capita that there would be plenty of troubles ahead without let ; for Harney county is 4. 7 mills. The levy ting old rows hang over from past regimes. Why not open costs. Mr. Carkin’s plan is no doubt in line with the union for Malheur county is more than three 1 a clean slate with a new engineer of proven competence i times that of Baker county and exactly in state highway work who nas not created antagonisms? j six times that of Harney county. So they may have reasoned and thrown Mr. Klein to the Are you Interested in knowing how school teachers salaries in Malheur lions without any malice in their hearts, just because ; county compare with those paid in it appeared to be the polite thing to do. 1914 or pre war? The figures show that Able public servants are often retired for such reasons they are approximately twice as great. released by the U. S. Depart- and they cannot complain either because most of them dis | I Figures ment of Agriculture on Feb. 1, 1932 are The Food for Everybody placed their predecessors under similar conditions. “He | to the effect that the farmer is receiv- who lives by the sword must die by the sword,” and he i mg for his products 66 per cent of what Are you using the right amount of milk to insure who enters public service does so with a full realization I he did before the war. a healthy diet for your family? About one quart Backed by these figures The Malheur that such a career usually ends with one being uncermon- County of milk for each child and a pint for each grown Taxpayers league recommends ?— i j ------------ j — vr-1. * j .. li ---------' t m ------------------- - up each day is desirable. that school teachers’ salaries be cut 20 \ - M I L K - There i$ No Substitute for Shelton Milk S HE L T ON’S D A I R Y NYSSA, OREGON New Linoleum -AND- NEW RUGS Have Just Arrived at Nordale’s QUAKER ARMSTRONG LINOLEUM, a de pendable grade, ranging from 50 cents a yard for prints to higher priced inlaids. New linoleum will brighten your kitchen for spring. i AXMINISTER RUGS—a half dozen new rugs for you to choose from. Size 9 x 12 priced from $25 to $32.50, less than wholesale price two years ago. lower possible if the government could match the efficiency of private enteprise.—Ex. The Japs are up against the peril, but it isn’t yellow. HOTEL SERVICE Ice Cream, Soft Drinks We offer you the best in Candies—they are dir ect from the factory and always fresh stock. Electric Cafe - Billiards Mike Dragich, Prop. Nyssa Oregon UNI TED L A U N D R Y Will wash and iron your pretty linens and your crisp frocks with equal care. Finish is just right and prices are low. City Transfer We’ll call for your bundle and deliver—any time or place. TRUCKING and TRANSFERRING Phone 15 and Phone 28 Phone 36F2 C. KUNKENBERG T. R. Pashley, Prop. i i m ■'■y ' : K e ll y Q u a l i t y : X-. - a f low prices EDITORIAL COMMENTS BY CLARK WOODS WALL PAPER—hundreds of patterns await your inspection. Nyssa, Oregon FOUNTAIN Out of town patrons. 2:30 to 7:30. Custom has ordained the pedestrian on the rural high- j way, like vehicles, shall "Keep to the Right.” That is prop er for the vehicle, but for the pedestrian the right side is the wrong side, according to Maxwell N. Halsey, Traffic Engineer of the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters. Two thousand persons are killed annually in the United States and many thousands injured because they cling to the ancient custom. They are struck at curves, over the crest of hills and in narrow passes by automobiles coming from behind. Dusk, before the headlight is turned on, is very dangerous, but later in the night, when the silhouette of the pedestrian blends into the background even under the strongest of headlights, is the most dangerous time of all. “Until the states provide sidewalks for the country road, the pedestrian should always keep on the left side,” Mr. Halsey declares; “then at least he can see the cars coming and move to safety if the occasion demands it. It may feel awkward at first but it pay. mg in this matter. North “There are signs of an awakening "am Carolina, West Virginia, Kansas, Delaware, Massachus sey have laws which authorize etts, New York and New Jersey the proper authorities to build sidewalks along highways. In other states, county authorities have been authorized to undertake similar construction.” Remember, when walking on a country road, that the left side is the right side. Dunno what the drys can do about The Digest’s wet poll except loan it an umbrella. iNordale Furniture Co. NYSSA LIBRARY HOURS Go to Mike’s for the Best Town patrons, 2:30 to 5:30. KEEP TO THE LEFT THROW RUGS—two dozen new throw rugs that look so gay and attractive, priced $3 to $5. See Nordale First per cent A salary cut of 20 per cent ! in Europe this spring. They expect to means more real wages today than he leave within a month or so. received in 1929 and therefore we be lieve a 20 pr cent cut 1* reasonable and H I I IIUll 1 1:1 HUB IlinUKHttllt MM JIII j 111 g should be accepted graciously. Mr Oood Citlatn, what do you think about FARMERS ! it? MALHEUR COUNTY TAXPAYERS — Why not have the harness oiled * LEAGUE. and repaired before the spring rush? Come In today! Jake Van Twlsk held an auction sale NYSSA SHOE SHOP at his ranch between here and Ontario Boss Parkinson, Prop. yesterday He and his wife are planning a trip to the old home in Holland and ¡ UliMIUIIIMIILII: Having found the ruined base of a fourth pyramid near Gizah, eager antiquarians peer ruins. itian the Fortunate is the man whose only concern over getting through the winter relates to the resumption of his golf. over 36 year* Kelly-Springfield has been ac knowledged the leading builder at quality tires. Kelly quality g u a r antees your satisfaction, economy of operation and your safety. F F In this era of rapid life it is well to remember that a man carries but one heart and no spare. We offer you quality tires, Kelly quality, at prices that will amaze you. Compare these prices, see the tire itself and, like other motorists, you too will say “Kelly Lotta Miles Tires are the lowest-priced quality j tirea on the m a rk et/L ^ _ _ Japanese idea of maintaining the open door is to blast it off its hinges. The good Dr. Copel advises eating a good breakfast, but is non-commital as to ways and means. Elderly men of prominence furnish material for com ment this week. Mr. Hindenburg at 84, is willing to run a^ain for President of Germany. Elihu Root, at 87, makes his voice heard effectively in support of world peace. 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