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PA'GE TEST MEDFORD 1IXIL TRIBTJ2TE, BEDFORD, OREGON", THURSDAY, NOVEJIBER 23, 1933. FUGHTJS CLAIM 61,237 Feet Shown On Ba rometer Carried by Lieut. Commander Settle Russ Figure Not Recognized WASHINGTON. Not. 33. (AP)- aallbratlon of the barometer carried tieut . Comdr. Settle and hla etratospbere night ahowed the bal JnonlsU had ascended 81,237 feet. The National Aeronautic- aaaocla tlon, in announcing the figure, aald it would be forwarded to the Feaera. tlon Aeronautlque Internationale aa a new world height record. Ray Cooper of the NAA aald that although the Soviet atratoapnere Dai' loonlau had claimed a height of more than 62,000 feet, the V. B. 8. B.. waa not a member of the Federation Aero. jiautlque Internationale and that no official proof of their height waa neia bv that orRAnlaatlon. Officially, Cooper aald, the 63.183 feet aacended by Auguate PIccard, the Belgian scientist, had atood aa tne vorld record. The celling reached by Settle and Major Cheater L. Pordney of the ma rlnea waa a dlatlnct surprise to of' flclals here. Both Settle and Pordney told newa- men the visible guage on their ba romcter had Indicated a height of around 69.000 feet. The navy bal' Joonlat added he would be "eurprlaed" If the official cllabratlon abowed they had aacended much above that level Calibration of the two barographs carried by Settle waa conducted at the bureau of atandarda under condi tion approximating thoee encoun tered during the flight. The barographa were checked In a refrigerated vacuum tank which re duced temperature and pressure to that recorded at the pes of tne flight, to eliminate errors which might have been caused by expansion ana preesure. Talk To Skeptics Given By Cutler At First Baptist Contributed. Dr. O. W. Cutler gave a very force ful talk to skeptic Wednesday even ing at the First Baptlat church on The Man Who Saya 'I Cannot Be lieve'." Scripture John 7; 14-40. Text, "It any man will, to do His will, he ahall know the doctrine." . . The people who are won by rea soning are the elaaa who ahall know the doctrine. There are two great clasaee of un believers: First, men who will not be convinced. The evangelist haa no time tor them. Second, men and women who do want to know the Nlcodemua type. He even went to Jesus at night. All unbelief must be accounted for some day. It la dangerous to dis believe without Investigating and aeelng where It la leading you. Totir sin, the killing aln, la unbelief. The Bible saya, "The fool haa aald In hla heart, there la no God." The Oolden Link class waa well represented. The ladles' quartette ang a special number. The subject for tonight Is: "The Man Who Saya :I Do Not Peel Like If." The B. T. P. U. young ladles' quar tette will alng. Standard "Torture Car" In City Today s0A This "torture test" car travels drier lhan a camel! Just to prove that an automohlle, Kith a crankcaae full of the new 100 Pennsylvania grades of MobUolL can get along nlrely without water, this weird car, which la traveling up and down the Padflo coast for Standard Oil Company of California, put on a aeries of demonstrations In Medfnrd today, without radiator, or any water In the cooling system. In spite of sizzling hot temperatures in some cases more than twice that of normal operation and the engine func tioned perfectly. ONRUSHING FIRE OF LOS A. SUBURB (Continued from page one) The wind saved tne city of La Cres cents, neighbor community of Tu junga, and sent the flames racing over a mountain divide and down upon the latter city. The United States forestry service, the county fire warden's crews and the city fire departments of neigh boring towns, Including the city of Los Angeles, were aiding In fighting the fire. Hysteria Prevail!. Boenes of hysterical confusion were enacted at Tujunga as the flames spread In the town. Many residents abandoned all their possessions and fled, while others had to be dragged from the scene by firemen as the for mer sought to carry away their valuables. L. D. Hotchktss, assistant managing editor of the Los Angelee Times and resident of Tujunga, was among those who were forced to flee their homes. At least eight of the homes de stroyed were pretentious dwellings of wealthy residents who had located In Tujunga for the dry, mild climate of the 8000 feet altitude. Halts Shelter Families. The American Legion hall and sev eral public buildings were being thrown open to frightened ohlldren and women, but how long these build ings would remain outside of the danger isone was problematical. First aid stations were kept busy dressing the burns of many of the 3000 fire fighters, the majority of whom were residents who volunteered to stem the red tide. Prom Los Angeles the fire, approxi mately 20 miles distant, appeared as long crimson ribbon extending down the mountainside. The smoke from the blnne all but blotted out the early morning sunrise over Hollywood. ELKS FEAST AND FROUCTOIHI Tonight la past exalted rulers' night at the Elks' temple and the annual event will be supplemented with a lot of other Interesting en tertainment In the way of free food and beer and a turkey chase. - The dinner Is scheduled for 6:90 o'clock and arrangement are being made for a large turnout aa O. L. McDonald, district deputy grand ex alted ruler for Oregon south, will be a special guest. Lewis Ulrlch will preside during the lodge session. Funds from the turkey chase will be used by the Elka in benevolent work at Chrlat maa time. PONTA DKLOADA. Aaores, Nov. 23. (AP)-Colonel and Mrs. Charlea A. Lindbergh, flying from Horta, ar rived here this afternoon. Pona Del 8 ad a la the largest city on St. Mi chael island. Col. Lindbergh announced ahortly before hla takeoff from Horta that he planned to return to America by way ot Cape Verde, Africa. "We contem)ve reaching the American continent." aald Col. Lind bergh, "by way of St. Michael Island. Madeira, Lisbon and Cape Verde." The route to America by way of Cape Verde already la being flown by ttie German Foreign Air Line Company Lufthansa. Pig Latin Code Baffles Court In Divorce Suit PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 23 (AP) Childhood's mystic language, "pig latin," had Judge Theodore Rosen atumped but an Interpreter aaved the day. Mrs. Agnes Devlin, aulng her .huaband for aupport, preeented a letter In the cryptic code, which aha aald waa written by another woman. It waa signed "Ovela Omefra Ourya Onkema." The Judge had - to have help to learn this mean "Love From Your Monkey." MRS. IKS, PIONEER DAUGHTER. TO Fl REST 2:30 Ti November Is being celebrated aa "Marie Dressier month" throughout the country. The beloved star Is now 03 years old and last week the studio employes, motion picture executives and stars from practically every stu dio In Hollywood, President Roose velt, governors, mayors and Just plain citizens, honored Miss Dressier at a huge testimonial dinner held on the biggest sound stage on the M-G-M lot. The entire proceedings were broadcast over a national hookup, while envious radio officials were in dire need of smelling salts as they watched star after star step up to the microphone to say a few words or to do a short act. Here In Med ford 'IMsrie Dressier month" is being celebrated by the screening of her latest release, "Chris topher Besn," at the Craterlan thea ter Saturday. This will be a Pacific coast premiere showing of the pic ture, and the theater Is putting forth all effort to make It a most auspicious one. The governor, the mayor and the councllmen have all been invited to attnd the gala open'ng Saturday evening at 7 o'clock. Those who have heard and read reports of the big Hollywood premieres held In the movie capital, will have a chance to see one at first hand. There will bo fireworks with their attendant flares, and rockets to invite the people of Medford to the bright occasion. There will be band muslo and bright lights to bring cheer. There will also be the "parsde of stars. each of Whom will step before the microphone to say a few words before passing Into the theater to view the picture. The en tire proceedings will be broadoa.it over a publlo address system from the theater front. "Christopher Bean" has Miss Dress ier in a role similar to that she play ed in "Bmma." about two years ag Miss Dressier enacts Abby, the faith ful old servant. Lionel Barrymore Is1 seen as Che kindly country physician who, under the lash of avarice, turns to a scheming, grasping scoundrel. seeking to rob her only to have the woman's faith turn him back agaJn to his lifelong path of honor. Jean Hersholt, Helen Mack and H. B. War ner have featured roles. j 4 I Seller Improved Harlln Seller, who has been 111 at his home In this city for some time, was reported In a much Improved condition yesterday. KMrm A T WaIm . . fHonH rtf all beloved citizens, who died yesterday at her .borne In this city, was the daughter of two southern Oregon pio neers, Jackson and Martha Hocker smlth, who crossed the plains to Oregon In 1853. As Mary Hocker smlth, she waa born In Lane county where Junction City Is now located, In 1859. She came to Jackson coun ty at the age of flvo and remained a resident of the Rogue River valley until her death. On October 6, I860, she was mar ried to A. P. Weiss at Vie home of her brother, J. N. Hockersmlth, In Medford. Mrs. Weiss was known as a loyal wife and wonderful mother. "Aunt Mary" she was called by hosts of per sons less fortunate than herself, who were welcomed Into her home to share what she had to give. She brought up three (homeless children In addition to her own family of five, and was equally kind to the aged. She leaves besides her husband, four daughters and one son Mrs. M. L. Dally and Mrs. Mrs. C. R. Boua sum, of Medford; Mrs. Geo. M. Rob inson, of Portland; Mrs. H. J. Funke, of Bend, and J. Lester Weiss, of Medford. Also one brother, J. N. Hockersmlth, and one sister, Mrs. H. H. Taylor, both of this city. Funeral services will be held Fri day afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Perl Funeral Home with Rev. D. B. Millard officiating. Pallbearers will be Wm. Scheble, Floyd Land, Geo. Averll and R. R. Ouches of Medford, and Paul Martin and Ai Maple of Central Point. Interment will be In tihe I. O. O. F, cemetery. PROJECTION FOR BY NRA RULING PORTLAND. Protection for tfce consumer against unscrupulous mer chants who blame exaggerated price increases on the NRA program, wa outlined in an official statement to day from Washington officials of the National Recovery Administration. The statement follows: "A legal opinion has been secured in response to the practice of selling organizations In showing on their in voices Items claimed to be chargeable on account of the NRA. This opinion is repeated for your information: "'After an Investigation on the subject of NRA Increment I am pleas ed to advise as follows: " The Bureau of Internal Revenue, Washington, D. C, has not had the matter presented to it for a ruling propf. They advised us, however, that on the face of It the NRA "in crement" is not legal. Likewise, It has not come under any of their rul ings concerning misrepresentation as regards governmental taxes. Conse quently, It Is a Jurisdictional problem that resides In the NRA. "Our general view of the. matter may toe stated as follows: The "in crement" usage. If unchecked, may lead to an accounting system of vici ous abuses that are contrary to the spirit and the Intent of the NIR-A If unchecked, at each process prices will be enhanced; so that the ultimate consumer will be forced to pay un bearably high prices. The reason Is that if a blank sum called "lncre' ment" is added, there is no check upon the propriety and reasonableness of such additions. " 'Some of them may be exagger ated; as, where inventory on hand, enhanced efficiency that offsets ad vances necessitated by codes, or in creased volume, offset increases aris ing under codes. Others may be Jus tifiable by an actual increase necessi tated by the operation of a code 07er and above the sum entailed in the processing tax. " "The significant factors we would stress are the following: " 'I. No blank amount should be inserted In any Invoices that employ the term "NRA Increment" or any other related item, as a so-called ad dition arising by virtue of the opera tion of a code. " '3. Where increased prices are de sired, the matter should be adjusted between the parties concerned by di rect negotiations, on the basis of ac tual Increases arising under the op eration of a code. Such Increases, accepted by the purchaser, should he Included In the units priced, without the addition of any separate sums for 'MADAME RACKETEER' HAS A NEW RACKET "A Lady's Profession," featuring Alison Sklpwroth, Roland Young and Sari Marttza, opened at Vie Roxy theater this afternoon. Miss. Bklpworth plays the role of a titled English woman, who, find ing she has exhausted all her funds, comes to the United statu with her brot hearnd her niece and attempts to recoup her fortune by running a speakeasy. Finds Relief Safe, All- Vegetable Way he had alven un hope of anything but partial relief until she learned of famous all vtwe table NR Tablets (Nature's Remedy). But now after years ot chronic constipation and biliousneia what a change! New p-p now color and vitality freedom from bowel dtUKgishnoss and in testinal poisons. This all-vegetable laxative gently stimulate the entire bowel, gives complete, t horougn elimination. Ot a 26c box. All druggists'. "T IhAC Quick rHiff for acid indiKta I UlYl J tion. heartburn. Only ! Approximately 8.600 families In the lower Rio Orande Tallej applied to the Red Cross for aid In repairing homes damaged by the hurricane which atruck the section. fitVlff Kourc rva Kidney Sufferers Htm i nairnl it. ... k. .l ; . j ft'" ta "iiiV " n,ht iaU irritated T r. .... vini ma quicktv, ytm can actually SEE twultj within a few hour. K1ub oul poMooi, DMitrliti bunun tads, brmo proT,lt,,0T. iD oomfort- No iBor achint back, wk bladder, ton pmful jointi from Uck of kidney acttiity. Ask druiit for Foley !M1 Uke no other. Mono bc7awnta. 01931 Weather Strip FOR DOORS AND WINDOWS ; Pines Lumber Co. Phone No. 1 "Increment" or other viae, aside from the governmental processing tax. " '. Where parties cannot agree upon such Increases, a suitable arbi trator should beseleeted by them to adjust the matter. All ot this Is to be non-KRA machinery, determined by the parties concerned.' Laurelhurst school children are enrolled in the Oregon Book lsaffus. which requires them to read at least one book a month during the school term. The Colllngwood family has moved back into the Laurelhurst district. Allen, a pupil of the school last year. Is expected to enroll. Dr. 3. 6. Johnson has moved his office from the Phlpps Bldg. to the Med lord Center Bldg. ZUlnoil farmers will gain 3,000 years of time for leisure by particlpatinj in the 1934 agricultural adjustment program, the University of Illinois estimates. Worthy unemployed who cannot afford automobile licenses are lssu?d "TJR" plates free by authorization of the California legislature. The let ters stand for Unemployed Relief. LAURBIHURST, Nov. 23. 6pl.) Friends of Lee Hoag, who w&s op erated on for appendicitis at the Community hospital In Medford, No vember 14, are glad to learn that he Is recovering rapidly and expects to be home soon. A large crowd attended the Parent Teacher association meeting at the schoolhouse Friday, A basketball game Is to be played between Laurelhurst and Prospect grades, at Laurelhurst, Friday after noon. Laurelhurst won all of Its games last year and hopes to repeat this year. Plana are underway for a commun- t lty Thanksnlvlng dinner at the school house on Thanksgiving da. Rev. D. D. Randall of Medford Is expected to be present. All people of the com munity are invited to bring their dinner and attend. A new collection of library books was received from the county library for the school, last week. All of the OAKLAND POULTRY & EGG CO. Wholesale receivers and dltrlbutor. of lire and drred poultry etv BONDED AND MOKSSKD BY THK STATE Of f'U.lt OHM A THIS IS VOIR PROTECTION AS TO PROMPT REMITTANCE. 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