Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, November 23, 1939, Image 1

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Newspaper Page Texti Santa The Weather Forecast Pair tonight and Friday but considerable doudlneM, little change In temperature. Temperature Highest yesterday 68 Lowest this morning 19 Thirty-fourth Year Washington, D. C, Nov. 23. The way President Roosevelt has been spoofing the reporters of late is strengthening the be lief of some politicos that Mr. Roosevelt has no designs on a third term; that he will declare himself out of the picture at the ' Jackson dinner in January. And these politicos conclude that Mr. Roosevelt wants his mantle tossed to Paul' V. McNutt, the platinum blond chief of Federal Security Administration. Three times in the past two weeks Mr. Roosevelt has de parted from prepared speeches for the express purpose (he con fesses), of startling reporters and causing them to speculate on the third term. He expressed hope that he would participate in the dedication of the Jeffer son memorial in 1941 (his sec ond term ends January 20, 1941); he announced his Frank lin D. Roosevelt library (admis sion 25 cents) would be open to the public in August, 1941, and all his private and public papers would be available. MR. Roosevelt says he was having fun at the expense of the scribes. Imagine Herbert Hoover, Calvin Coolidge or Woodrow Wilson unbending to that extent. Until Mr. Roosevelt decided to have his little joke with the working press he has been an noyed, peeved, displeased when ever a correspondent put the third term question directly or camouflaged. All a reporter had to do at a White House conference to be (Continued oil Page Ten.) POETWERGETS AUTO PLATE NO. 1 Salem. Nov. 23. (IP) A. M. Mcars, 664 Pittock block, Port land, won 1940 Oregon auto mobile license plate No. 1 to day in the drawing for the first 100 numbers. About 21.000 ap plications were in the drawing. No. 2 went to Gus G. John son of Klamath Falls, while C. Dudley Miller of Harrisburg got No. 3. Dr. Floyd Dodds of Bandon won lucky No. 7, while the equally lucky 11 went to H. M. Edson, Portland. Unlucky 13 was awarded to T. J. Ayres of Cottage Grove. Other low numbers included: 4 George L. McMillan. 3305 S.E. 84th Ave.. Portland. 5 Georgie Hart, Jr., Westfall (Malheur county). 6 Mrs. Louis O. Anderson, North Bend. 8 Milo Dixon, Dexter (Lane county). 9 A. E. Eckhardt, 1636 S. E. 25th Ave., Portland. 10 Earl P. Conrad. Toledo. 12 Waiter E. Matthews, Lcb anon. SIDE GLANCES ' by TRIBUNE REPORTERS Dorothy Hoppe and Anne Fufon discussing at great length and with much ferver the cause and results of the one-ovcr-one bridge bid or something equally confusing. Pecgy Gordon defending an acquaintance from the vicious but comic verbal cracks of Charlie Gilbert. Marie Ulrich and hubby Lewis showing up at a Thanksgiving soc!al event a couple of hours behind time. Bert Ro5S advising a friend pleasantly but firmly regarding the frir-.d's major slip-up on an item of importance AT fTHE HAZ NMfflL min INI Claus To Signal Christmas Opening Friday Evening Medford Full Associated Press PLANES SOW New Technique Adopted By Germans To Harry Allied And Neutral Commerce. London, Nov. 23. W Six more British, French and neu tral vessels today were added to heavy maritime losses of the past week from mine and sub marine warfare. Losses disclosed today were: The British steamer Darino, 1.351 tons, sunk by a submarine Nov. 19. Sixteen of the crew were believed missing. Eleven survivors landed on the east coast after spending three days in a submarine before being transferred to an Italian ship. The 4,576-ton Greek freighter Lena R., sunk by a mine; twenty-four persons saved. The British Steamer Geraldus, 2,494 tons, formerly named the Candleston Castle; 26 saved. British trawler Sulby, 287 tons, sunk by a submarine off the Scottish coast; seven saved and five missing. French fishing trawler Saint Clair B-922 sunk by mine; elev en of 12 crew members feared lost. Irench fishing trawler Baylcs II sunk by submarine; 16 saved. 15 Mines Cast Up Geoffrey Shakespeare, parlia mentary under-secretary to the admiralty, told the house of commons that 15 mines, all Ger man, had come ashore on the eastern English coast within the last fortnight. In addition to the exchange telegraph agency reported that German planes flying low over the Thames estuary last night had sowed miniature, high-explosive mines by parachute. The admiralty related the des troyer Gipsy was beached on the east coast Tuesday after striking a mine. Forty of her crew were missing and 21 in jured. Built In 1936, she carries a normal complement of 145. As partial consolation, Bri tain had the spectacular destruc tion of a German air raider off the east coast which witnesses aerial combat for the third suc cessive night and the third time in one day. Villagers over a wide area heard the bark of anti-aircraft batteries and saw searchlights grope the skies while fighting planes went up to give chase. Success In Air It was officially announced a German plane was shot down at sea and another driven off. The British and French forces on the western front also reported success in the air, with destruction of eight German planes yesterday. British naval writers have suggested the sudden increase in ship losses is due to "mag nctic mines," planted by the Germans at depths too great for minesweepers to detect but so devised that they rise when a sizable vessel passes overhead. Sir John Simon, chancellor of the exchequer, said in a radio j Droadcast last night: "You have been reading In jyour newspaper of this latest i abomination of German savag- ery the magnetic mine secret ly deposited in channels of thp sea in order to blow up without warning neutral and British sniping alike.' all that skill and science can devise is de voted to meeting the new dan ger. We are confident our ef forts will be successful." Appealing to small investors to buy new national savings certificates, Sir John called the war "the most expensive ever fought." and set the expense at 6.000,000 pounds ($23,589,000) daily. Brussels, Nov 23 (IP) Ambas sador Joseph E. Davies arranged today to sail for the United States from Genoa, Italy, Dec. 3, aboard the liner Rex for consul tations In Washington on Bel gian trade negotiations. Only One Bath For Eighteen Inmates County Poor Farm McMinnville, Nov. 23. (IP) The Yamhill county grand jury recommended immediate action in a special report to day to eliminate "deplorable conditions" at the county farm for the aged before there was a "major tragedy." The wooden structure hous ing 18 persons was described as "unsafe, inadequate and unsanitary" and a "dangerous fire hazard." The report added there was only one bath for the residents and "no hot water for a week." OF 1 FOR FRANK STATEMENT Washington, Nov. 23. (IP) The American Federation of Labor, angered by government prosecution of labor unions un der the anti-trust laws, has asked Attorney General Mur phy for a "frank statement" of policy. President William Green of the AFL made the demand on Murphy yesterday in a letter re plying to the announcement of Thurman Arnold, assistant at torney general, that anti-trust prosecutions would be instituted against any labor union engag ing in "unreasonable restraints." Green said if Arnold's state ment was the policy of the jus tice department, it was "a grave perversion of the law." He ar gued the Sherman anti-trust act was amended by the Clayton act to "completely exempt" labor unions from- anti-trust prosecu tions. Arnold said Sunday in a letter to the Indianapolis central labor union that union practices may become illegal where they have no reasonable connection with such "legitimate objectives" as wages, hours, saftty, health, un due speeding up, or the right of collective bargaining. PORTLAND CIO SEEKS TO OUST NLRB CHIEF Portland, Ore., Nov. 23. (IP) The Portland Industrial Council CIO affiliate, addressed a letter to the National Labor. Relations Board yesterday asking the im mediate removal of E. J. Eagcn. regional NLRB director, and Thomas P. Graham, Jr., regional attorney. Charles Ross, union secretary said the letter charged Eagen with 'mishandling" cases in Portland and causing "confus ion, uncertainty and chaos in the lumber industry." The famous Comstock lode of Nevada has produced nearly 5800,000,000 in gold and silver. Half of Nation Celebrates Thanksgiving Week Earlier By the Associated Press Families in 25 states sat down today at the "first table" of the nation's dual Thanksgiving, join ing in President Roosevelt's ex pressed hope the world soon will be at peace. The "second table" will not be served until next Thursday, In states whose governors declined to follow the president's decision to advance the holiday a week. Despite the confusion over the date, there was unanimity in pulpits and in quiet households in echoing Mr. Roosevelt's pro clamation: "Let us give thanks to the Ruler of the Universe for . the hope that lives within us of the coming of the day when peace and the productive activi ties of peace shall reign on every continent." 1 The president and Mrs. Roose j Mr MEDFORD, OREGON, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, AT L S Would Make Labor Organ izations Responsible Property Destruction Hit. Peoria, 111., Nov. 23. IP) The national Grange was on record today with a resolution asking that labor organizations be required "individually and collectively to be responsible for their acts." Delegates representing more than 800,000 farmers adopted the measure yesterday at the Grange's 71st annual conven tion. The resolution opposed strikes which result in the de struction of property. Another resolution, subjected to extensive discussion before its adoption, condemned dis criminatory and puntive tax legislation designed to destroy or burden unnecessarily any legitimate business. Would Break Trusts More drastic enforcement of anti-trust laws was asked in an other approved resolution which stated it was "impossible for the farmer to cooperate fully or form alliances with either monopolies or organized labor." '' Other resolutions adbpted by the convention opposed the es tablishment of any form of so cialized medicine which would be administered by any branch of government, and new recla mation activities by the federal government until the nation needs a greater agricultural pro duction. One measure urged sup port of investigation of un American activities. PT. CLOSED BY FLU; MAY Central Point, Nov. 23. (Spl.) Influenza beat the Thanksgiving holiday in closing the public schools here. With about 40 per cent of the city's 325 students out with the disease, the schools were closed Tuesday noon. Ordinarily they would have closed yesterday for the holiday. Superintendent H. P. Jcwett said he hoped the schools could be re-opened Mon day, end of the usual holiday recess. The sickness, while light, seems particularly contagious and spreads rapidly, he stated. Gold Hill, Nov. 23. (Spl.) With about 60 percent of the stu dents absent with influenza and colds, Gold Hill schools were closed for the Thanksgiving holi days Tuesday, a day earlier than usual. Schuol officials hope classes can be resumed Monday. velt led today's celebrants. As usual, Mr. Roosevelt will carve a big turkey tonight at the Warm Springs, Ga infantile paralysis foundation. In Washington, with the presi dent and several members of his cabinet absent, the holiday was observed with church services and family dinners just as it was in half the country. Government offices were closed. The ranking Republican in the capital, Senator McNary of Ore gon, the minority leader, ord ered a turkey dinner with rela tives at a hotel. Asked if the senator would observe Nov. 30, a secretary said, "we hope he will." With the close of the first holi day, Christmas shopping will be gin tomorrow. That was the rea son President Roosevelt moved up the date to boom Yulctldc buying through a longer season. AH Four Girls; Handful of Duds Bring Fine mMMmmM t. - T..-i .MrfH.mM.W .iJijjJLL. IF' l"ll1miwil I iiw l l iiTLiiiiiBMMt--fFMr 1 TnZ -i When a Philadelphia detective brought these four girls (above). Into Magistrate Ellas Myers court as witnesses in his complaint that ihey had appeared in a show too scantily clad, he proved his point by placing two costumes in two match boxes, then held all four costumes In his hand (below). The manager of the show was fined $12.50. r TO BE UNVEILED, BANDS WILL PLAY Santa Claus will make his In itial 1939 appearance in Med ford at 7 p. m. tomorrow and all the children of the city and county are invited to come downtown and meet the jolly gentleman. Santa's appearance will mark the formal opening of Medford stores for the Christinas holi day season. Santa will appear first at the Jackson i County Chamber of Commerce ani at that very moment, 7 p. m., cur tains in all store windows will be unfurled to reveal Christmas scenes and Yulctidc merchan dise. After his formal appear ance at the chamber of com merce, Santa Claus vill mingle with the expected crowds along the downtown streets and greet nil the children who come out to see him. Seven o'clock will also be the hour of other big doings. At that time Mrs. Harry Prentice's com bined Medford and Grants Pass accordion bands will assemble at the chamber of commerce to give a concert either there or in a truck In which a tour of the business district will be made. There are more than 40 pieces in the combined group and these musicians are expect ed to add a gala note to the formal Christmas opening. Also at 7 o'clock the Medford sen ior high school band will as semble at the chamber of com merce to start a tour of the city. The Band will play at various spots in the downtown area. Most of the decorating of city streets will be completed by Fri day evening. The stores will not be open for business Friday evening. They will close at the usual time at the end of the business day. The formal opening is in tended solely to give the public a window prc-vicw of Christ mas merchandise, to afford children a chance to meet Santa Claus and to create the proper Christmas 'spirit of good cheer, it was explained by the retail merchants committee of the chamber of commerce. So there will be nothing on sale Friday evening and every one in the county is invited to come downtown and take part In the celebration. There is ample room for cars In the new parking lot opposite the Mail Tribune office on North Fir street and visitors to town were invited to use the area. There is no charge for parking. The lot is conveniently situated only a stones throw TRIBUNE FuU United 19 -r M in 1 'I I Germany Growing Desperate As Blockade By DeWiti MacKensle. The Anglo-German argument over whether the Nazis in vio lation of international law have set mines adrift in the crowded shipping lanes off the east coast of England is of small moment as compared with the real sig nificance of this whole situa tion, i Armchair disputes over points of law don't get very far, any way, when great nations are gripping each others' throats. The importance of the posi tion is that with the war less than three months old the Brit ish blockade already has pro duced a crisis. No Balkan Aid. Germany not only finds her self cut off from the vital food and military supplies by water, but recently has made the dis concerting discovery she can not draw on the Balkans for what she had expected. The World war ghost of pri vation is beginning to rattle its chains a bit as a grim warning. Hitler's only solution thus far has been to smash a hole through that blockade. And so as the garrotc of warships has tightened about the neck of the relch, the fuehrer has struck back fiercely with the double purpose of freeing his country and turning the tables by cut ting off supplies from England The disastrous plague of mines is new in this war. Germany FEAST PROSPECT Folsom, Calif., Nov. 23 (IP) A food strike at Folsom prison was broken this Thanksgiving day by the prospect of a temp ting holiday meal. Warden Clyde I. Plummer said only 11 men refused break fast this morning, exclusive pf 21 placed in solitary as leaders of the incident which startcdi Tuesday. A tempting Thanksgiving day meal, coupled with the hunger of the strikers and the isolation of nearly a score of ringleaders, apparently brake the resistance of the strikers. from the chamber of commerce. Car owners were asked only to utilize the lot thoughtfully and to park carefully so there would be no waste of space. Press OK v.1 Halts Supplies has denied laying unanchored mines, but hasn't denied laying anchored mine-fields in vulner able spots on the British coast, as tho fatherland did through out the World war. Laid by Submarines. In the last conflict mines were laid in fields of hundreds along the English Channel where both Allied and neutral shipping passed. After 1915 almost all German mine laying was carried out by submarines. The total number of German mines laid In all parts of the world is set down as 43,636 in British records. Naturally, Britain is worried at the wholesale sinkings of the past few days. She is far more dependent on the outside world for supplies than Is Ger many. Her safety lies in abso lute control of the seas. Hence British Premier Cham berlain's grim announcement of what amounts to an unrestrict ed blockade of Germany by the Allied fleet. This extreme meas ure, ' which means seizure of Nazi exports as well as imports, is in retaliation for "many vio lations of International'law and the ruthless brutality of Ger man methods." These latest sensational events strengthen the likelihood that the outcome of this war will be determined by the struggle on the sea by strangulation which will crack civilian morale some where. 1 MAN KILLED AS 19 Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. 23. (IP) One workman was killed and two Injured critically today as flames destroyed the Des Moines municipal airport han gar burning 19 airplanes valued at $70,000. City authorities fixed the total loss at $106,000 covering the building, planes and equip ment. An airlines hangar near by was not damaged. The dead man, trapped after an explosion during welding operations, was identified as Martin Barnes, a WPA worker. His companions, Louis Bender, 30, and William L. Richardson, 43, were both burned and in jured. There are seven authenticated signatures of Shakespeare in existence. NOON EDITION No. 210. rui uu BATTLE PREDICTED OVER TRADE PACTS IN NEXTCONGRESS Capper Holds Farm Groups Oppose Agreements As Favoring Industry. Washington. Nov. 23. tPi Senator Capper (R., Kas.) Join- ea some ot tils Republican and Democratic colleagues today in predicting a "real battle" next session over extension of the administration's reciprocal trad program. He contended farm group were opposed to the trade agree ments on the ground they had favored industry at the expense ot agriculture. Capper upheld the United Mine Workers (CIO) and the National Coal association in ex pressing opposition to a trade agreement cutting the exois tax on crude and fuel oil from Venezuela. He added he thought the whole reciprocal tariff pol icy was "very unfair." Expires In June The authority to negotiate the agreements expires next June. Some members ot both major parties have announrcd they would seek to terminate the pro gram entirely or to obtain for congress a veto power over pacts negotiated by the state depart ment. Meanwhile, it was said au thoritatively trade talks be tween the United States and Ar gentina were progressing smoothly despite issuance of a circular by the exchange con trol office in Buenos Aires say ing it was necessary that the country's imports "shall con tinue to be supplied from their normal sources, avoiding un necessary deviations to other sources of countries." LOSE HOPE FOR BOY;; FEW CONTINUE HUNT, Klamath Falls, Ore., Nov. 23. (IP) The disappearance of 4-year-old Irwin Jack Maxwell continued a mystery today and only a few of the 1500 persons, who made up the original searching party, refused to aban don hope of finding the freckle faced, red-haired youngster. Sheriff Lloyd Low said every lead had been exhausted and ex-, pressed the belief that it th youngster had become lost in th sagebrush-covered hills east of the city he would not be found; alive. , His mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. John Maxwell, and his father, Elmer Beebe, contin ued to hope for the boy's safety and joined in buoying up spirit ot the remaining searchers. Organized search was aban doned last night after the hills to the east and various sections of the city, including the hobo jungle, had been covered with out revealing any trace of th youngster. 'There was speculation that h might have been abducted but the sheriff would not comment on such a theory. Radio Highlights By the Associated Press. (Time is Pacific Standard.) New York, Nov. 23. Prim Minister Chamberlain's Sunday broadcast via British Radio, al ready announced for relay in this country by the MBS chain, also is to be carried by th WEAF-NBC network. The tim is set for 1:15 p. m. Tonight: Thanksgiving fea tures NBC-Blue 4:45, Warm Springs Foundation dinner; Eu rope W ABC-CBS 5:55, S; MBS Friday: Europe NBC Chains 5 a. m.: WABC-CBS a. m., 3:30 p. m.