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PAGE EIGHT MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OREGON, FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1942. GOVERNOR SEES : TAX REDUCTION FOR OREGONIANS Address Before Ashland C. Of C. Holds Hope of Large Slash In Income Tax. Governor Charles A. Sprague left early this morning to return to Salem following his visit in Medford and Ashland yesterday which was climaxed by an ad dress last night before the an nual meeting of the Ashland Chamber of Commerce in the Talent Grange hall. Oregon is definitely in posi tion to reduce its income tax for the next biennium by 20 per cent, the governor said In his Talent speech. 'Tew people realize the ex tent to which the state has been able to relieve the property tax payer In recent years," said the governor. "Not only has it been possible to eliminate the prop erty tax for state purposes, in cluding the one-half mill levy for retirement of veterans' aid commission bonds, but this year also the two-mill levy for the elementary school fund. Counties Aided "Besides this the state has since 1939 taken over from the counties all their share of the administrative cost of public welfare and 20 per cent of the county share for old age assist ance and care of dependent chil dren and the blind which totals through the present biennium over $3,000,000. "I am confident we can allow Income taxpayers to discount their income taxes by 20 per cent in the next "biennium and still not have to revive state taxes on real property. This re duction would help materially to offset the Increased burden of federal Income taxes. "The state has reduced Its bonded indebtedness by over $10,000,000 the past few years and paid off all outstanding cer- MEXICAN STRATEGISTS Two of Mexico's military men are Gen. de BrifuU Joan Felipe Klco Ul and Gen. de Brlssdler Manuel Orrie de Los Llanos, Tijuana. Mexico Is cooperating with U.S. in hemisphere ranktnr is (left) seen at defense. tlficates of indebtedness on the liquor revenues Issued to finance public welfare." Many War Problems Speaking with reference to the war. Governor Sprague said that Oregon faced many acute problems. "First it must carry on It agriculture and industries be cause they are essential, . and must do so under the handicaps of shortage of labor and of transportation. Then Oregon must be constantly on alert against enemy attack because it la In a combat zone exposed to attack by sea and by air." 'This means," said the gover nor, "we must keep up both our state guard forces and our civi lian defense organization." County Lauded Oregon will fill up with troops this year, was the gover nor's prediction. The big new cantonments and air bases and other military establishments will bring tens of thousands of men here and the civilian popu lation will have to make provi sion to serve the soldiers and provide proper protection to public health and morals. He complimented Jackson county on its forehandedness in plan ning to meet cantonment prob lems. "There Is no apathy respect- 3 Saturday Specials Peanut Butter Cookies Here's cookie to have on hand it can be used a dozen different ways xtrs nice for school lunches. You'll want to buy plenty at our special week-end price ...... .19c dox. or 2 for 35c ALSO Add extra goodness to Lenten Menus Serve our flavorful Hot Cross Bunt Always fresh at your favorite grocer's and our retail store. fTi) ) Hot Bakery Goods fresh from the oven all through the day ... every dayl HOSPITALITY - In the HEART of PORTLAND Comfort Conirnltnr Coartn; tonic ajtrtetlTo BtM The Newly Remodeled PARK AVENUE HOTEL (23 8. W. Park. Portland rwuraea fcilh SI IS to Si so. Kith talk Hit to Mot, fa I a S ftSj litis eJ HOTEL CORNELIUS 111 8. W. P.rk. Portland nxarhra btlh Sl ot to Sl ot With balk Sl-M u SIM. Bulk kMrU locatee In (h. nry HMKI or roariAND ein u enopi us inratm Ing the war in Oregon," said the governor. "Visitors from the east have commented on the alertness everywhere manifest here. Because the people of the state do appreciate the war's significance and because they are intensely patriotic, Oregon has truly set the pace for the nation in the war effort. Coming While Paper To Air Controversy Of Churchill, Curtin Canberra, Australia, March 20 OP) A long-distance contro versy between Winston Church- Ill and John Curtin, head of Australia's laborite government with Australia's minister to Washington, Richard G. Casey, in the middle was being aired today. A summary of crisp ex change between the prime min isters was issued today in ad vance of a white paper prom ised for next Wednesday which will contain full documentation of the' argument over the best use to be found for Casey. Churchill wanted him to be minister of state in the middle east for the British war cabinet, a representative of the United Kingdom there in all but strict ly military matters; Curtin wanted him to stay In Washing ton, where, he said, Casey's con tacts had made him most valu able to Australia and his re placement was difficult. No Peace Talk Now Declares Goebbelt In Magazine Story Berlin (from German broad casts), March 20 OP) Propa ganda Minister Paul Joseph Goebbels Intimated in a maga zine article published today that a half year ago there was talk in Germany for a negotiated peace. "If about six montha ago the opinion was occasionally ex pressed that it would be best to end the war as speedily as pos sible, even so that one or an other problem would be solved only partly or not at all, we are today in the midst of war and everyone wants that it shall be carried to full victory," be wrote in Das Retch, his frequent mouthpiece. "It la possible that during the fighting of the past five months we have proved to our selves and to the world how strong we actually are "Our .distracted continent will again go through the pains of childbirth. But be of good cheer a new world will be born as result of these pains." Skilled Farm Labor Mosf Patriotic By Remaining at Work Eugene, Ore., March 20. JP) The most patriotic thing a skilled farm worker or lumber industry employe can do for his country is to stay with the Job he holds, L. C. Stoll, state direo tor of the U. S. employment serv. Ice told southwestern Oregon employment bureau experts here today. Without the food skilled farm workers make available, and without the lumber for canton ments, overseas bases and essen tial housing, the war effort would fold up, Director Stoll said. He paid tribute especially to the lumber industry, which has reached the highest peak of pro duction in history with a mini mum of "squawks." LOCAL BOYS WIN Eugene L. Cass, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cass of Medford. lias been promoted to the rank of corporal at the Air Corps Advanced Flying school, Stock tan Field. California. Cpl. Cass is assigned to the Instrument section. Cpl. Cass la a former student of Medford high school. He enlisted in the U. S. army May 30, 1941. Dean C. Clark, son of Mr. jnd Mrs. Hugh E. Clark of Kogue River, Ore., has been promoted to the rank of cor roral at the Air Corps Advanced Flying school, Stockton Field, California. Cpl. Clark Is a gradjate of Rogue River high school. He enlis'. in the U. S. army Au Kust 23, 1940. The small business unit estab lished recently in the depart ment of commerce serves as a clearinghouse of information for small business. I (a mum-- (UL'': J"' NOT THAT. S 0 L D I E R ! Never show and explain ln sirnla to civilians! That rule, which army wants observed to that loose talk about troop movements will not reach enemy ears. Is demonstrated In reverse, by a soldier from Fort Otd. Calif. Civilian Defense Activities Classes In advance driving by the Traffic Safety Division of the Secretary of State, Earl Snell's department, will be con ducted by C. D. French of the traffic safety division. One class for the Red Cross Women's Mo tor corp will be conducted, reg istration for this class will be made on the mezzanine floor of the Medford Hotel through Mon day. The Red Cross drivers will meet at the senior high school on Monroe street Tuesday at 2:30, March 24. Another class will be formed for civilian defense drivers who desire to be up to date in traffic safety. Defense Classes Those desiring may enter the council of defense classes, which will start Wednesday, March 25 at the senior high school. Two classes will be held each Wed nesday, the first class 4 o'clock to 3:30 p. m., the second class from 8:19 to 8 o'clock p. m. Please register at the Chamber of Commerce for the civilian defense classes. First Aid Classes A First Aid class will begin Monday night, March 23 at 7:30 in the Griffin Creek school. The classes will be held on Mondays and Thursdays. This is being or ganized for the air raid wardens and those in civilian defense in the Griffin Creek district. This will perhaps be the last oppor tunity for people in this district to take first aid training. J. B. Mechan, instructor. Total construction In the United States will approximate 115 billion dollars this year compared with 10.8 billion in 1941. "No Sugar, No Honey" Denver MP) Colorado bees can have all the sugar they want regardless of rationing. The regional OEM was told that when ne-rtar from flowers is un available bees must be (ed a solution of pure sugar and wa ter. They will accept no substi tute, apiarists said. The insects pollinate fruits, vegetables and forage crops and thus are as Indispensable as the army, the OEM ruled. About 3,000 unpaid coopera tive observers contribute 73,000 eight-hour days of service to the weather bureau, department of commerce, each year. NOTICE! In order to cooDerate with the National Defense program of gasoline conservation, these Central Point service stations will open at 7:00 a. m. and close at 7:00 p. m. daily. Closed Sundays. This schedule is effective immediately. a J. R. Krupp Associated Station e Owings Richfield Service Station e Don Patterson Mobile Service o F. C. McManama Richfield Service o G. C. Perry Shell Station LIndsey C. Sisemore of Fort Klamath, 73, a . pioneer of Jackson and Klamath counties, passed away at St. Vincent's hospital in Portland today. He was widely known throughout southern Oregon. He was born in Sams Valley, where he spent his youth and early manhood. He was a half brother of James. John and Horace Pelton, who preceded him in death. For the last 42 years he has been en gaged in the cattle business in Klamath county, where he i wned a large ranch. He is survived by three sons, Orth Sisemore, district attorney of Klamath county, Emmett Sise more and Jerry Sisemore. Funeral services will be held in Klamath Falls Monday, with interment in Jacksonville ceme tery that day. A more complete obituary will appear in a later issue of thij paper. No-Parking Salisbury, Mo. iF) Police Sergeant Carl Wilson stopped his car in a "no parking" zone near the police station and a fellow officer immediately tag ged him. Sergeant Wilson fig ures that won't happen again. His car is In the garage now and he's wa'.King Reason: He can't get a new tire. ATTENTION LADIES! 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