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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1942. PAGE THREE What About Oil? Babson Summarises Th Situation Babson Park, Mass., Aug. 14. Oil may be said to be the world's most Important com modity. Certainly, Hitler Is to day fighting the battle of his life for it. Aside from gold, oil also has probably held more fascination for men than any other business venture. Fort unes have been quickly made nd as quickly lost In its dis covery, production, exploitation and refinement. The attention of householders, autoists, in vestors, government authorities and our armed forces Is now focused upon oil as never be fore. Perhaps the greatest develop ment In our own oil industry may shortly come from the pro duction of butadiene and styrene. These are essential In gredients of synthetic rubber, particularly the buna type. Only small additions to plants and but little use of critical materials is necessary for existing refineries to begin turning out these badly needed products. This repre sents an entirely new phase of the search for the "royal road" to synthetic rubber. It is quite apart from the government's other programs now under way The successful production of rubber from oil will contribute materially to our war effort. It may also mean the difference between riding and walking. Impurities Make Rubber From Oil It is not farfetched to specu late that some day we may de rive a great part of our rubber requirements from crude oil sources. Oil is valuable for many purposes aside from run ning automobiles, lubricating machinery and heating homes. Even the so-called impurities in oil, such as sulphur, asphalt and wax , have great value. The major producing and refining companies are constantly seek ing new uses for the increasing variety of products from their stills. Stockholders in these companies should ultimately profit from the results of this research and development work. Fuel Oil Shortage Looms For Winter Of utmost concern. .Is . tho situation relative to fuel oil, The eastern section of the coun try is bothered by lack of suf ficient transportation facilities. There is little question but ..V. r. tUa ...ill ,f f a nun, vug - n . it in u u 1 1 1 i un u result this winter. However, the rest of the country has also need for some uneasiness. In ventories of fuel oil are around their low point for the past five years, now off 18 per cent com pared with the same month a year ago. Gasoline Rationing Will Wait Elections Nation-wide rationing of gaso line is probably out until after elections. It is entirely pos sible that well before we can get into production of synshetic rubber worn out tires and the subsequent laying up. of auto mobiles will ease the gasoline situation. My best guess, how ever, is that rationing will in crease rather than decrease for the nation as a whole. It has been said that to put 1,000 allied planes over Cologne took 1,000, 000 gallons of aviation gasoline. That required 200,000 barrels of crude petroleum. Add to the Cologne raid gasoline required for ground use and for allied planes the world Over and you will get some conception of the military gasoline needs. Much of the gas used must be supplied by the U. S. As yet, however, we have hardly tapped our gasoline sup plies for war requirements Stocks on hand compare favor ably with a year ago. standing for the last month of record at about 86,730,000 barrels. But automobile users even outside present restricted areas are bound to be pinched unless pro duction of gasoline rises. For the last month of record it was some 300,000 barrels less than the corresponding period last year. This unfavorable com parison will probably continue until the German submarines are eliminated. Less gas for all except military needs will bring distinct changes in methods of doing business and in personal ways of living. Oil Securities Mak Good Showing . Prices u the oil industry have been the Tjest for many years. Gross income is rising although, on account of taxes, the net is off. However, present dividend requirements are in the main covered. Oil shares have held up remarkably well and con tinue to make a better showing Ihap the general market. Re member also that the producing companies constitute a good in flation hedge. Oil stocks should essentially be classified as peace stocks Hence, I should expect to see both the producing and distri buting oil companies do much better after the war. If your investment portfolio contains a few good oil stocks you can con sider them as constituting a step in the right direction come war. peace or inflation. COMPLETE EARLY Located on Highway Tract at South Edge of Town Francis C. Beck, Manager Erection of the mobile camp for migratory agricultural la borers, operated by the Farm Se curity Administration, should be completed early next week, Francis C. Beck, manager of the camp, said today The camp is again located on the tract behind the Bruce Bauer Lumber com pany on the Pacific Highway just south of the city. The camp is being moved from Gresham, Ore., where the berry harvest is ending and the move will take a bit longer than ordinarily, because of present transportation problems, Mr. Beck asserted. 50 Platforms Fifty wooden platforms with tents will be provided. More tents are available and possibly more platforms may be obtained if needed. Other facilities in clude showers, laundry and toi let facilities and an assembly tent for group meetings and recreation. An office of the United States Employment Service will be lo cated on the grounds to assure the best possible utilization of the labor supply by facilitating contact of growers and pickers. The camp will be in charge of Mr Beck as manager with James A. Saum as clerk. Miss Frances Anderson will be the registered nurse on duty part time. A cook and nursery school supervisor as well as a mainten ance mechanic will be added shortly. SUGAR PROSPECT SPECIAL-TODAY -SAT -SUN Featuring the biggest Bargain Sale in All History "Uncle Sam's War Savings Stamps". If you possibly can this week, buy a Bond and a share in the "91st". Stamps eon become Bonds we are always mighty glad to sell them here. KEEP FIT -FOR VICTORY Today good health Is a national duty. Wa'ra doing our part by filling your prescriptions accu rately and well. Do your parti Sea your doctor, and bring his prescriptions hara. HEATH'S DRUG STORE, INC. 29 North Central At. Phone 3551 Madford Center Bldg. Free Delivery Mail Order Service Washington, Aug. 14 (IP) Consumers may expect at least as much sugar in the first nine months of 1943 as the present basic rations, OPA said today, "provided the shipping outlook does-"riot take a radical turn for the worst." The basic ration for house hold consumers is eight ounces a week, and 70 per cent of 1941 use for industrial users. Ration allowai.ces for the re mainder of the year, the office of price administration said, are being gauged to provide a sup ply of at least 2,300,000 tone of sugar January 1, 1943. Learning Jap Language m wiU mi . mt p. v . ... . v f,, ising kimpulied method which brouetil national lame to Lieutenant Paul . Herrlck Islandinr), these air cadeta at California's Gardner Field are learning to say "Remember Pearl Harbor" and other tute menti in Japanese lancuate. In preparation for tlait to lotto. OPENING SLATED FOR WEDNESDAY Plans are nearing completion for opening of the Medford Nursery school at the First Christian church Wednesday at 7 a. m. according to members of the nursery committee. Nursery workers will be here from Port land Monday to help with final arrangements for the school. The principal and cook for the school are being selected from the local community and a ten tative fee has been set at $10 per month for children enrolled in the school. The final fee for the school will be set on a graduating scale according to the size of the fam ily and family income and ad justments will be mace at the close of the first month. Par ents may enroll children of two, three and four years of age and In a few instances children of five years will be taken. Eligi ble are children of mothers who work, and of defense and mili tary personnel. Those desiring further information may tele phone 2907 it was stated yesterday. PROTEST CONDITIONS Salem, Aug 14 P) Offi cials of the state federation of labor protested to the Board of Control yesterday against work ing conditions at the state hos pital, and the board promised It would take steps to improve the conditions. TENANT P WANTED STORE BUILDING and paved parking lot at North east corner 6th and Bart lett Sts., will bo available for occupancy October first Communicate with JOHN TOMLIN P.O.Box 152, Medford P. TARGET PRACTICE Warning to all persons to stay away from the Small Arms range of Camp White, was Is sued today by the headquarters of the commanding officer. Camp White. Medford. j There will be firing on these ranges during the week of Aug ust 17 to August 22 Inclusive, 1 All persons are cautioned against entering the range areas whenever Red streamers are dis-1 played at the Antelope Range : House, corner Mullen and Corey j roads or at the Perge Range House, one mile north of Milti- tary Bridge. The 1941-42 rice crop of Chile now being harvested Is esti mated the largest In the coun try's history. Keep Cool! Be a Brown Derby Man! " lis mim fern. Thirsty for real Pilsner! Then slock your icebox with Brown Derby. For sparkling clarity, snowy collar, and tongue-teasing flavor, we claim this beer is "Imported's equal." TRY THB "PARTY PITCHER TEST" either it makes Brown Derby Men out of yon and your fuestt or money back! Buy and chill two quarts of Brown Derby ' Pilsner. Invite several friends over. Pour this fragrant brew from a pitcher ... the way old-time Pilsner was served , , . and pass around sandwiches. If you all don't agree It equals the finest Pilsner you ever tasted, return empties to where you bought the beer and full purchase price will be gladly refunded. at SAFEWAY U dJi hj Sslim Brrvjrry fir ttrwMf UY QUARTS 1 Quart Saves 2 Metal Caps for Other Needs PEERLESS MARKET 14 NORTH BARTLETT DIAL 2052 All of Our Meats ar Either BUY c-jtMaMAal Ctila Inciter! orl UUIBIIIIIIBHI VI Wioiw iikhi Open Week Days 7 a. m. to 8:30 p. m. Leg of Spring Lamb - lb. 35c HENS, tor fricassee lb. 24c Assorted Lunch Heats-- lb. 29c WEAL ROAST, shldr.- lb- 24c BAC01I SQUARES a lb. 15c SALT PORK lb. 20c PEERLESS GROCERY DIAL 2652 FANCY LOCAL TOMATOES 3 lb. 19c LEMONS, large, full of juice. . . .2 doz. 45c SWEET CORN, local, full kernel, doz. 29c Dal. Tomatoes, 3 lb. 14c; 30-lb. lug SI. 35 rancy Local CARROTS 3 bun. 10c BANNING SYRUP Bulk Bring Container lb. 8c MCH-TEX SHORTENING. . . ,3-lb. can 65c :EL0X granulated Soap gianl pkg. 15c RAFT CHEESE Am.r. or.. Velveeta 2 lb. box 63c 30DA CRACKERS, Cascade, Mb. box 19c Flour, Snowdrop 24! '2 lb. 69c; 49 lb. SI. 29 Shop Downtown and Save Your Tires JUST OFF MAIN 14 NORTH BARTLETT Delireries Saturday on Orders ol II or Mora HOLLOWAY'S WELCOME 9 1 st. Division YV ara proud of Camp Wh': and wa know America will b proud of you Ba Wis Buy Wisa and Economise at Holloway's Reliable Grocery Aftar tha Camp White Activation ceremonies set the ' o (3 j At HOLLOWAY'S Good Food Will Help America Win Now more than ever the health of your family Is vitally important. You mint keep in tip-top shape. Buy Good Food.. Come to Holloway's where you are auured the beatl Tomato Soup, Campbell's, 3 cant 25c Back Up Our Fighting Men Fighting Dollars BUY MORE WAR BONDS Crushed Pineapple, No. 2 can .3 for 69 (Limit. 3 cans.) Orange Marmalade, S. & W. Irg. 2-lb. jar 43c Tunaetts, creamed large can 29 Creamed from the tenderloin of the tuna. We have a complete line of Heinz 57 Varieties Holloway's High Grade Coffee, Fresh Ground lb 27c Vegetable, for Salad No. 1 tall can 19 Sweet Pickle, Taylor's -oz. jar 2 for 25t Dill Pickle. large No. 2Y2 can 23 v Asparagus, green tips, Sun Blest, picnic size can 19 . Calumet Baking Powder .can 19s Shoe Polish, Dyanshine bottle 19 Corn Flakes.. 2 for 19 Pep 2 for 27 Rice Krispies, 2 for 25 Shredded Wheat ..pkg. lit III r Attn t titui Wheat Krispies .....12 All-Bran, 16-oz. pkg. ...215 40 Bran.. pkg. 15 Variety ...pkg. 25 Buy Crystal Syrup Save Your Sugar Sweetheart lc Soap Deal 4 bars 26x Flour, Crown Kitchen Queen 49 lb. fl-89 JOHNSON Liquid Wax . ...qt 98c Jar of Silver Polish Free BORENE Giant Size Pkg. .....63c The best for hard water. For Setter Taste and Less Waste Buy Holloway's Produce Bob Field's Fancy Local Tomatoes 3 lbs. 25 Local Squash, Zucchini, Summer, Yellow, 3 lbs. 25 Local Cucumbers, fancy slicing .2 for 9 Fresh Peas, full pods 2 lbs. 25t Cantaloupes, jumbo 38 size 2 for 25? CITY MEAT MARKET 112 N. Central AN IDEAL SUMMER FOOD Perfect for Slicing Cold Corned Beef - lb. 25 Boneless Corned Pork .. -lb. 3C Dial 2345 Best Meats for the Free Delivery K M IP M. Only ONE DELIVERY fe any one person in a SINGLE DAY Shoulder of LAUD lb. 25c Shoulder of VEAL lb. 25
