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PAGE ElfiHT rEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, AfEDFORD. OREGON. MONDAY. DECEMBER 19, 1938. L EXTENSION PLEA iEDBYF.R. President Will Send Special Message' to Congress Early in January Exten sion, Strengthening, Aim WASHINGTON, Dec. 10. (AP) President Roosevelt Intends 'o auk congress early In January to extend and strengthen the social security act. White House officials said today the chief executive Intended to send a special message "relative to the extension of coverage and strength ening of provision of the social se curity act." Presumably the message will trans mit to congress a copy of the report carrying recommendations of the social advisory council. The council made public Saturday recommendations the insurance cov erage be widely extended. -Defense Discussed White House officials said possibly national defense also would be the subject for a special message, but that has not yet been determined. Mr. Roosevelt called In a group of government officials today to dis cuss defense problems. Those on the list were Chairman Edward J. Noble and Robert Hlnkley of the civil aero nautic authority; Louts Johnson, assistant secretary of war. and Aubrey Williams, deputy WPA administrator. There were Indications President Roosevelt would embrace railroad recommendations In his general mes sage. The railroad situation, also en gaged his attention todny In a con ference with Cnrl Gray and Gorgc Harrison, members of a special board which is attempting to find some solution for the plight of the car riers. The social security board was de sert bod by officials today as rendy to parallel at least In fundamentals the recommendations of Its ad- Ylsory council for broad extension of the federal old age Insurance sys tem. . ' Detailed Plan Drawn The board will submit to Presi dent Roosevelt next month a de tailed program for expansion of the social security act. It details have not been disclosed. The advisory council proposed last night Insurance coverage be extend ed by 1940 to about 8,600,000 workers now excluded and later to "the largest possible proportion of our gainfully employed population," In cluding business and professional men, farmers and mechanics. Advocating the principle of pro tection for "the family unit," It proposed benefits for the wives, widows and children of insured wnrknrs and also creation of a dis ability Insurance system to protect Insured workers deprived of their earning power before retirement ago. Contingency Fund Urfjed With these expansion proposals ths council made a third major i leoommendatlon that present plans for a 947,000.000,000 old age reserve fund by 1080 be scrapped In favor of a 'contingency fund, set up as a trust and bolstered by federal sub sidy. AU revenue from social security taxes would be earmarked for this fund. Under the plan the government would pay one-third of the cost of the old age Insurance program: one third would come from the payroll tax on employes, and one-third wouldl come from the payroll tax on em ployers. This tax. now one per cent each on employers and workers. Is scheduled to go up to 1& per cent in 1940. Senator Vandenberg (R., Mich.), a sponsor of the advisory council, hailed its report as an "expert, un partUan clarification of a complex problom." He predicted Republican In congress would cooperate In enact ing the changes It recommrnclcd. Chilis Too Hntijfh. CAITIO. (AP) Tear gns bomb. will he used In future for subduing miiba and demonstrators, because of complaints that truncheons and clubs cause too many Injuries. The city police, has crested a nperlnl tenr gn section, and men are being trained Under the supervision of their Com mnndant Sir Thomas Runsel Pasha. CloMng time forToo Late to Cl Ify Ads It 1:90 p. m. SENSATIONAL NEW MIDGET RADIO SHOWN "She shall have music wherever Khe goes" If she wears the latest In muffs and carries In It the latest In radio, the Firestone Midget Air Chief, according to Mel Slarnes, manager of the local Firestone Auto Supply and Service store. "This tiny set, which fits Into the palm of one's hand, plugs Into any electrical outlet, either AC or DC and picks up broadcasts Immedlate- ly.iio other connections needed. The Ivory colored plastic rase of carrying moke It popular with travelers," .Mr Starnrs continued. The new line of Firestone All Chief radios, from this tiny model to the magnificent 1 0-1 u be Console Grand are now on display. PERRY WILL TAKE SEAT IN CO. COURT T William Perry of Eagle Ppint. elected county commissioner In No vember on fhe Republican ticket, will take office January 8. He suc ceeds County Commissioner Otto Caster of Phoenix. It will be the L.nly change In the official family of Jackson county. Sheriff Syd I. Brown. Justice of the Peace W. R. Coleman and Surveyor Paul B. Rynnlng were ro-electcd, the latter without opposi tion; no other ounty officials were up for election. Under Oregon law, newly elected officials assume their office on the first Monday of the new year, or the next Judicial day, thereafter. This year starts on Sunday, the fol lowing Monday ts a legal holiday, making Tuesday, January 3. the first Judicial day, according to County Clork Ocorno R. Carter. Perry, under this ruling will see his first official duty hi the meet ing of the county court January 4. orflclala who continue, are the district attorney, treasurer, assessor, county Judge, one county commis sioner, and the circuit Judge. Next election for the above officials will bo In 1040. BIRTHS Born at Osteopathic clinic Sunday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Van Ausdall of 33B West Holly street, a baby boy weighing 9 pounds, 8 ounces. Mother and child ere doing nicely. Born to Mr. and Mrs. R. Z. CImv j of route 1 at Osteopathic clinic this j morning, a baby girl - weighing 6 pounds, 10 ounces. Mother and daughter are reported as progressing splrndtdly. Closing time for Too Late to Clas sify Ads la 1:30 p m. r . The Gift of A Lifetime 1 Bulova Watch from the excliiive nulora storr LARRY SCHADE Enjoy a (oily holiday trip by warm, comfortable Greyhound Super -Coach. Frequent, con venient lervics everywhere. You'll have a merry time with the money you lave on Grey hound'! unuiually low lares. l.T LOW FARES 1 hi M.1 1 1 . mwrisro mini n ... i:l tii M! .... Sii.to 7.711 .1 no S.S.I r 1 Ere i sa i. Hi-pot: Klh anil so. Ontrol I'hiiiw: 7.V1 Finn to visit the Golden Gala International Exposition by Gieyhound MEDIATION PLAN LOSES AT LIMA Pan American Conference Steering Committee Kills Cuban Proposal Solid arity. Defense Issue Near LIMA, Peru, bee. 19, f AP) The eighth Pan-Americsn conference, s steering committee today killed a Cuban proposal for mediation by American republics In the Spanish civil war by a vote of 18 to 8. The Cuban project would have sought an Immediate armistice after which American nations, chiefly the Spanish -speaking states, would have offered mediation. Chief .objection was that the plan constituted an attempt to involve the western hemisphere In the affairs of Europe at a time when the confer ence waa seeking means of keeping European hands off purely American problems. Only Haiti and Mexico voted with Cuba for the proposal. Solidarity Issue Near Ths conference moved nearer ac tion on the Issue of continental soli darity and defense when It was an nounced the Brazilian delegation, headed by ejc-Porelgn Minister, Afra nlo Mello Franco, had completed Its formula for such action. Informed persona ssld Mello Fran co's draft Included a declaration that the signatories would hold themselves ready to defend the American conti nent against expansionist designs of non-American powers and proclaimed again the American doctrine that lack of raw materials, excess population or qfher such pretexts do not confer rights on nations to acquire the terri tory of others. In com of any agression against an American state the signatories would sgree to combine Immediately in a common defense. Argentina Displeased Delegates expressed the belief today Alf M. Ltndon'a speech emphasizing the Monroe doctrine was highly dis tasteful to Argentina, which already had differences with the United States on the question of continental solidarity and defense. A few hours after the speech, how ever, Istdoro Rubs Moreno, chairman of the Argentine delegation, declared "we already have smoothed out some differences and I am sure a complett accord will be reached." Argentina has been fighting the United States on the matter of conti nental solidarity ever since ths con ference opened. Card of Thanks. We wish to express our deep appre ciation for ths beautiful floral offer ings and loving sympathy expressed by our many friends at the time of the loss of our beloved Nathalie. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Martin Verle Martin Karl Dean Martin Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Akers 4 High quality roughage Is the safest feed for the dairy cow. It builds health by supplying the needed pro teins, minerals, vitamins and bulk. TEST PUPILS AT SR. L The reactometer, a device for test ing speed of automobile drivers' re actions, la now on display In room nine of the Senior high school where It will be In use until Wednesday morning. The machine, obtained through ef forts of the Med ford Traffic Safety council and George Henselman, local agent of the Aetna Life Insurance company, will be used In tests of students who are licensed automo bile drivers and also all members of the physical education depart ments. Physical education Instruc tors. Sue Moshberger and Ed Klrt- ley, were to direct testing of the students today and Tuesday. The Instructors announced the re actometer will give a check on the number of seconds required for a atudent to shift his- foot from the gas to the brake when a signal warns to stop the oar. The results will be divided Into three classifications, rapid, good and alow. By this means the Medrord Traffic Safety council hopes to Impress upon the young people the necessity of driving slow ly and carefully. Anyone Interested ts Invited to see the machine In action at the high school. Closing time for Too Late to CI slfy Ads is 1:30 p. m. Use Mall Tribune Want Ads. 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