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PAGE SIX MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1933. E; AT Figure Does Not Include Loss of 8 Billion in Revenue During Thirteen Years of Troubled Existence Br JOHN A. It Ef CUM ANN (United pretw fitaff Correspondent.) WASHINGTON. (UP) Th total cost of enforcing national prohtbl tlon by the federal government alone during the 13 yeara of Its existence Is eatlmated by those who have ob served the groat social experiment at more than $500,000,000. Including the loss of revenue from the sale of alcoholic beverages, It is estimated that at least another 98, 000,000.000 might be included in the cost of prohibition. Losses to Cltlea and States. These figures do not take into ac count the loss to states and munici palities whloh participated in the en forcement with, their' own enforce ment agencies. Some estimates run even higher than the figures given above. The Association Against th Prohibition Amendment estimated that In the years ending, with 1031 the govern ment lost 10,988,000,000 In revenues basing the estimate on a computa- tlon of the consumption of Illicit beverages. The expenditures of thes ' funds through the law enforcemnt agen cles form one of the most Interest ing chapters In the prohibition ex periment. Thousands of prohibition agents working under the treasury department and later under the Jus tice apartment, were augmented with ttoe services of the o us torn bureau. Including the border patrol, the coast guard and state, county and munic ipal police. Small Violator First , Early efforts at enforcement were directed at the small law violator. Agents, recruited sometimes from other branches of the government service, but more often from minor political figures in local areas, raided speakeasy after speakeasy. Enforcemnt took dn a lively and picturesque aspect. Aces In the en forcement service attained fame for . their Ingenuity In obtaining access to speakeasies. ' lacy Einstein and "Moe" Smith became famous in New York city and throughout the coun ter for their naive methods. Their tricks usually Involved grotesque dls ulses and pretenses. Charges of corruption, frequently borne out by prosecution of federal agents, soon brought enforcemnt into disrepute. While the government bad gona after the small violator, the big violator grew up. "Kings" of the bootleggers were aant to Jail with rapidity as the government turned to this phase of the trade in illicit Uouor. Without effective enforcement at any time in its history, prohibition Is destined to go out with only cur sory attention to the prosecution of present day vial a tors. Of lato the federal agencies have devoted their attention to the .'argeT commercial violators, or minor violations so open as to demand prosecution. I Temperance and Bar to Saloon s Return Advised By Wickersham Group Opportunity for Solving Liquor Problem Seen in Repeal of Dry Statute; Federal Control Held Need WASHINGTON, Nov. 0. (AP) A call for temperance ftr repeal and tor barred doors against the old aaloon has arisen rom membera of the once-mighty Wlckeraham commission. Four membera of Vie commission Talent TALENT, Ore., NOT. . (Bpl.) Mr. and Mr. Fred Morae and family left Wednesday for Prlnevllle, Ore., to make their home. Mr. Morae will have charge of the Prlnevllle ware house. Laurence Burnett, who baa been working In the fruit In California re turned home recently. Mr. and Mrs. Burnett have moved In the Nye house on Main street. June Conner, who has been quite 111 with scarlet fever, la Improving rapidly. Talent Orange gave a farewell aur prise party for Mr. and Mrs. F. Morae Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. Penland. Mr. and Mrs Morse were presented with a beauti ful blanket In appreciation of their work in the Talent grange. Harland Lowe attended guard prao tlce In Medtord Tuesday. Mrs. Floyd Young waa , Medford shopper Monday. The operetta "The Pled Piper will be given by the school within a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. R. Smith motored to Crater laka Sunday. The school hot lunchea will be started sbout the first of December. Mies Mary McLamln will have charge. Mrs. Norman Ashcraft attended a missionary meeting at Ashland Wed nesday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bates of the Tiny Tavern have looated In Klam ath Fulls for the present, where Mrs. Estea has charge of a cafe. John Coble, who has been working on the Tlllet; highway returned home Monday, the work being completed. Miss Opal McLamln attended the teachers' chorus In Medford Saturday. Art Rorton of Phoenix. Aria., who opened the Talent garage, has ac cepted position with the Wltham Service In Medford. Mr. Hnrton will have the garage open for car atorage t the present. were unanimous today. In writing their repeal opinions for the Asso ciated Press, thst the clucking of the lBth amendment aa an effective part of the constitution offered first a fresh opportunity to solve the old liquor problem. There were calls also for low liquor taxes to keep prices down and drive out bootleggers; for the assiduous exercise of local option; and for the manufacture of liquor by a govern ment created corporation to control sales and prices. Members Voice Opinions Out of the experience garnered during Its most extensive study and tempered by events during the three years since the commission's famous split report, here are some of the commission member opinions: Newton D. Baker, former secretary of war, whose commission vote was for Immediate repeal: 'It (repeal) glvea us fresh oppor tunity to renew the struggle for tem perance, which la better than pro hibition after all. To deal with the evils which flow from the sale of Intoxicating liquor, the best instru ments are education and character building." Frank J. Loesch, whose oommlsslon vote waa for Immediate revision of the amendment: Legal Right Advocated "The problem confronting the na tion la to give the public a legal right to purchase such of the bev- eragea aa they wish to consume un der such regulations and restrictions aa will prevent restoration of the evils which caused the adoption of tne men amenament." Henry W. Anderson, w.hose commis sion vote waa for Immediate revision to allow controlled manufacture and sale: "I believe that In order to have an effective system of liquor con trol, It la necessary that certain as pects or tne problems which are beyond possibility of proper state regulation should be controlled by the federal government, leaving to to. ataiea tne maximum of authority and discretion within their respect ive borders, consistent with effective regulation." Judge Paul J. Mccormick, whoae commission vote waa for further trial before revision: Vigilance Needed "The repeal of the lath amend ment to the constitution does not aolve the liquor problem In the united States. If the great majori ties of fair-minded cltisena who have disapproved of national prohibition are not vigilant and attentive, con dltions as bad, if not worse, than those of the dry regime may follow the changed governmental policy." Anderson gave tne commission a plan under which a national liquor oontrol commission would be created, with powers similar to the Interstate commerce commission. Another cor poration would make and sell all liq uor to agencies created by states that desired to sbollah prohibition. They in turn would sen only to the hold era ol license books, and then only iu tne original package. Anderson wrote that he atlU stood behind his original plan. Judge Mc cormick said he felt this plan was atlU "easily sdjustable and adaptablo to the states." Loeach aald he had hoped some such plan aa that suggested by Anderson could be adopted, but was not con. vlnced "that no package or card sys tem can now be made to operate satisfactorily." Low Tax Necessary Loesch urged taxes and tarlffa on liquor set as low as possible td drl out bootleggers. To bar the old- time saloons he suggested that state boards set up a rigid licensing sys tem for hotels and restaurants and some open bars. Baker praised repeal as restoring "to the states the right to adjust their restrictions upon the sale of intoxicating liquors to their local condltlona and to the public opinion of their people. "Different regulatlona ai-opted and experimented with In different places," he said, "will gradually die close the limits of and rffectlveneaa In laws aeemlng to modify the per sonai conduct or individuals." Judge McCormlck spoke of the n cesslty for banning the saloon, add lng "there Is now danger of the res toration of this diabolical Institution in some areas unless all citizens who believe In temperance are alert and on their guard." VETERANS SEEK JOBS Work Is commencing on the Bonne vllle dam project, which when in full operation wll furnish employment to 35,000 men. The Ve terans of Foreign Wa rs , through the state department of Oregon together with the department of Washington, are seeking to obtain employment for veterans with de pendents. This project provides I golden opportunity for veterans who are unable to obtain employment lo cally. . For Information and application blanks, apply to the Veterans of For eign Wars recruiting station, located on West Main street between Rexall drug store and Weeks fc Orr's fur niture store. V.F.W. TO Members of Crater Lake post 1693, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will meet at the city park at 10:30 a. m., Sat urday, to take part In the Armistice day parade, according to X. D. Can- field, commander. 106 Million Free Trees HARRISBURO, Pa. (UP) The Pennsylvania Department of Foreats and Waters has distributed 106,000,- 000 trees "free of charge" since the department began its reforestation movement In the state. 4 Oregon Weather. Fair east and becoming unsettled west portion, with rains north coats tonight and Friday; little change in temperature; moderate southerly wind offshore. SAMS VALLEY GRANGE IS HOST FOR THRONG BAMS VALLEY, Nov. 9 (Sol.) About one hundred and fifty grangers j mnara in meeting or the Bams Valley grange Saturday, the largeat number being from the Enterprise grange, whose seventeen candidates were given the first and second de grees by the local degree ataff. Four candidates were r:eeenl from Cen tral Point, and three local candi dates. Dr. J. J. E"mmenj, now m the east, wishes to state tha tDr. By water of Grants Pass u In no way connected I with his practice. Dr. Kmmens doeii not refer any eases to Dr. Bywater I Dr. F.mmens will return shortly, ' . . AND HE LOOKS SO INNOCENT . . . Who'd think that this angel-fared child had Just tied a half-hltrh tn the cat's tall. Nononv except a parent. Looks are deceiving. The same applies tn MEATS, too. That's why wise shoppers huv at the LirtKRTV MARKET where only government Impeded, A-i qualltv meats are offered. VERY HIGHEST GRADE BEEF PORK VEAL LAMB AL STEWART'S 0AP0NIZED FRYERS ROASTERS FRIDAY SPECIAL Hens, fat ones, ea 50c Pure Vegetable Shortening 3 lbs. 29c Hens and Fryers The Home of Good Meats Swift'g Oov't Inspected Meats mm FRIDAY Notice la hereby given of a meeting of all fruitgrowers of the valley to be held at the court house at 2 p. m Friday, November 10. Under the marketing agreement for northwest deciduous tree fruit signed with the secretary of agriculture "the growers in each district shsli noml nats three nominees .for each place on a commodity committee." Our district Is entitled to three grower memoers. The purpose of the meeting Is to nommste nine grower members, from whom the control committee shall choose three to serve. GEORGE B. DEAN, Vice-President. RAYMOND RETER, Chairmen Commodity com. SALEM. Nov. 9. (UP) Water per mits Issued today Include: Charles Lloyd Harris, Grants Pass. 0.05 aeoond feet from unnamed Rogue river tributary, for domestic use and garden Irrigation In Joseph ine county. Henry J. Orohs, Graves creek, 1S.0 second feet from Wolf creek for ,hy- araiuic mining in Josephine county. rat rreaencKson, Grants Pass, 2.0 second feet from unnamed Illinois river tributaries for mining In Jos ephine oounty. I LAKEVIEW RESIDENT DIES IN AUTO UPSET LAKEVIEW, Ore., Nov. 0. (UP) Bill Sullivan, 85, waa killed here late last night when the car In which he waa riding overturned on a soft shoulder five miles west of Lakevlew on the Klamath-Lakevlew highway. Two othera In the car were uninjured. He waa found underneath the wheel of his overturned vehicle. Meteorological Report November 9, lass. Forecasts. Medford and vicinity: Fair tonight and Friday, but becoming unsettled. Little change In temperature. Oregon: Fair east and becoming unsettled, west portion. Local Data. Temperature a year ago today Higneat, oa; lowest, 39. Total monthly precipitation, 03 Inch: deficiency for the month, .48 Inch. .Total precipitation since Septem ber i, l33, J.47 inches; deficiency lor tne season, .90 Inch. Relative humidity at 5 p. m. yes terday, a a. m. today, 94 Tomorrow: Sunrise, sunset, 4:55 p. m. Observations Taken at 5 i 130 Meridian Time, 01 tj r If Is Boston . Cheyenne . Chlcsgo Eureka 4 . 60 3 60 HOOD RIVER, Ore., Nov. 9-(UP) Ernest A. Frsnss. 87, prominent Hood River merchsnt, died here yesterday. He has been ovner of one of the mld- Columblaa largest furniture atores for 35 yeara. A brother, Bruno, died 34 hours before. Both died after opera tions for the same Illness. No spilling when Eada Transfer de liver Fuel OH. Phone 315. Helena 48 Los Angeles 80 MEDFORD 53 Vw Orleans .. 60 New York 44 Omaha ........ 56 Phoenix 82 Portland 44 Reno . M 62 Roseburg ............ 46 Salt Lake 66 San Francisco- 72 Seattle 63 Spokane 43 Walla Walla 53 Washington, D C. 43 4- 30 36 30 44 34 58 32 52 30 24 46 40 30 38 36 52 44 32 34 ' 32 P. Cldy Foggy Snow Foggy Cloudy Clear Clear Clear Cloudy Cloudy Clear Foggy Clear Foggy Clear Clear Cloudy Foggy P. Cldy Cloudy GOLD HILL RESIDENT COMMISSIONED NOTARY SALEM, Nov. 9. (UP) Notaries commissioned Include: Clifford D. Landsonn, Eugene: George O. Gigs low, Portland; H. S. Walwyn, Port land, and E. C. Guetzlaff, Route 1, Gold Hill. Call for School Warrants Notice la hereby given that all school warrants of District 91 with the fol lowing numbers will be redeemed, Nos. 345 to 439 Inclusive. Interest will cease after the 10th of November. Also numbers 264. 267. 274. 280. .'83. 286, 809. and 813 have been called for. J. S. SMITH, Clerk. LE PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 9. (UP) The way was opened hers today for employes being paid leas then the NRA code minimum to sue their em ployers and receive Judgment through the courts of law. Judge John E. Hears of Multnomah county district court, awarded a claim to Sessle N. Walker against s local confectionery. The award waa tha difference between the waitress' wagea and minimum requirements .of the NRA code. It was the first known legal test of the NRA code and Is believed to have set a precedent In United States courts. 67 ENROLLED AS Sixty-six men rrom the Rogue River national forest and one from Siskiyou national forest were enroll ed at the fair grounds yesterday In the experienced woodsmen quota for the CCO camps, headquarters here announced today. Fourteen men from the 8LskIyou forest and two from the Rogue River forest were enrolled today to com plete the quota. From the sixth corps area, 96 men were to arrive In Marsh field by train today. The sixth area includes the state of Illinois. Sams Valley SAMS VALLEY, Not. 9. (Spl.) Forty neighbors gathered at the home og Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duggan Sun day evening to celebrate the 21st wed ding anniversary of the Duggans and the 28th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Cota. Refreshments were served at midnight. The carnival given by the high school Friday night waa patronized liberally by students and patrons of the valley. Thirty dollars was netted by the affair which was a necessary aid to the student body fund. Ml&s Frances Wilson resumed her school duties Monday after several weeks' absence occasioned by an at tack of Intestinal flu. Miss Olven Houston of Kanes creek filled the vacancy. 1934 NASH V: TWIN IGNITION VALVE -IN -HEAD MOTORS . - INI is N NASH SHOWROOMS from coast to coast the 1934 Nash i on display all models with Twin-Ignition valve-in-head motors! J 1934 cars styled with a new "Speedstream" grace that makes them unforgettably smart the most "easily recog. niied" cars on the street. And they're powered to make motor ing a sport again. Powered to take the lead in traffic ... to soar easily and swiftly up hard-pull grades ... to have power left when you've had all you want! qAdd to your knowledge of motor car progress by visiting a Nash showroom today! aa . . . 100 . . . 19S HORSEPOWER Twin-Ignition valve-ln head' motors in all models! 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