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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1942 PAGE THREH Jackson County Farm Notes Compiled by County Office O.S.C. Extension Service Machinery Quotu Due Within Next Ftw Days Work of letting up county quotas for each of the 60 item of farm machinery and equip ment to be rationed under the new program has been complet ed by the state USDA War Board. County quotas will prob ably be in the hands of farm machinery rationing committees within a few days. Meanwhile, in Washington, Senator Truman announced that his special sen ate investigating committee may ft bold hearings on the farm ma " chinery shortage early next month. Truck Tire Inspection , Deadline Is Jan. 15 .' Farm truck owners are re minded that January 15 is the deadline for the first tire inspec tion required by ODT s certifi cate of war necessity set-up. Essential Farm Workers ' ' Given Deferred Draft ' Local draft boards have re ceived instructions for classifica tion of farm workers and opera tors in Class II-C or III-C under the "War Units" plan. Produc tion of 16 war units will provide the basis for deferred classifica tion. One milk cow constitutes one war unit. Other examples ft are 75 laying hens, 20 hogs, five ares of dry beans, two' acres of potatoes, 15 acres of wheat, IS acres of cover crop seed. Crops that have no rating include hops, cucumbers and head lettuce. Loal draft boards are advised to consult with county USDA War Boards in making determina tions. Food Csar to Aid Farm Labor Procurements Appointment of Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard as food czar for the duration car ries with it responsibility for the production and distribution of adequate food. The official order issued by the president states that the action is taken "in order to assure an adequate supply and efficient distribution of food dj to meet war and essential civil ian needs." The very first statement in the order adds that the "secretary of agriculture is authorized and directed to assume full responsi bility for, and control over the nation's food program." The entire order, a six-page affair, goes into details of what he is authorized to do under the new authority. In view of that new authority and new responsibility a state ment just made by Secretary Wickard regarding farm labor has particular significance. He states that the department of' Office Closed Dr. Jouett P. Bray hat doted hit office until about February lit while he it in Portland taking post graduate work. agriculture will use every re source at its command to ease the shortage of farm labor. He then lists the following six ways that this will be done: First,- shifting of workers from non-essential to essential crops; second, retention of essen tial key operators and workers on farms through changes in de ferment and employment poli cies of the selective service sys tem; third, transportation and training of workers from surplus areas who can become year round workers in more diversi fied areas, particularly in dairy regions; fourth, transportation of seasonal workers to work in the harvesting of specialty crops; fifth, use of high school youth during the summer months; and sixth, use of volunteer city people during the critical har vest seasons. Food For Freedom Program Outlined A statewide program to swing the ' full weight of Oregon's agricultural resources behind the nation's 1943 war food pro duction effort will be launched during the week of January 4, R. B. Taylor of Adams, chair man of the state USDA war board, announced this week, The schedule of events agreed upon by the cooperating agen cies in Oregon will carry through January 12, which has been proclaimed "farm mobili zation day," by President Roose velt. The president declared that food is no less a weapon than tanks, guns and planes, and that its Importance in creases as the power of the enemy decreases. Establishment of county pro duction goals will be the first step in Oregon. Teams com posed of representatives of the state war board, the extension service and the state AAA of fice will meet with war boards and farm leaders in each, county to determine the best contribu tions that each county's farm plan can make to the food-for-freedom program. - The goals will represent each county's 1943 share of the na tion's food responsibility to the armed forces, the home front and America's fighting allies, Farm resources and shortages will be taken into account in setting the goals, but so will programs to provide labor, ma-! terials and machinery needed for essential production. Community meetings to ac quaint farmers with the nation's need for food will follow during the week of January 14, pre paratory to an every-farmer canvass conducted by AAA committeemen. Each farmer will be asked to fill out a farm plan and work sheet. Together, these forms will furnish an in ventory of each farm's produc tion capacity, show what is needed to get production, . and provide a basis for action to get what ever is lacking. The Food-For-Freedom drive will be directed by USDA war boards concentrating ' the re sources of every agency of the department of agriculture. This will permit all possible assist ance to farmers in overcoming obstacles that stand in the way of production. By K. Q. FOWLEIJ, County Agent. Gypsy Ross Sued by Woman Who Aided in Preparing Her Book New York. Dec. 24. (U.PJ Preliminary papers charging breach of contract were filed against Gypsy Rose Lee, New York burlesque actress. In su preme court today by Dorothy Wheelock, associate editor of Harper's Bazaar. The note of Issue charged that Miss Wheelock entered in to contract ' with the dancer. whose real name is Louise Hovick, for collaboration on a book, "The G-Strlng Murders,' published in October, 1941. Maurice Speiser, attorney for Miss Wheelock, said today that his client was to receive 50 per cent of the profits. Miss Wheel ock is seeking $5,000 for "serv ices already rendered," accord ing to the complaint, and one half of the profits from the sale of the book. FALL PIG OUTPUT ALL-TIE RECORD Washington. Dec. 24 U.B The agriculture department to day estimated the 1942 fall pig crop at an all-time record of 43, .721,000 head. The estimated crop was 23 per cent larger than the former rec ord fall crop, in 1941, and 60 per cent larger than the 1931- 1940 average, the department said. The report estimated the com bined spring and fall pig crop at 104,734,000 head, 24 per cent more than the previous record of 1941 and 44 per cent above the 1931-1940 average. The es timates Indicated an all-time record slaughter of hogs next year. 9lsl Division Party For Children Today; Santa lo Pay Visit Camp White, Dec 24 Spl.) A "Kiddies" Christmas party will be given at S p. m. today for children of all men in the 91st Infantry Division. The party, to-be held in Theatre No. 4, will feature Santa Claws, who will be accompanied by Susie, a fawn which the 316th Engi ness Batallion acquired as their mascot last August, and which has been growing steadily ever since, busies favorite pastime is roaming from post exchange to post exchange begging ice cream and candy. Entertainment will consist of a show produced and master of ceremonies by Lt. Robert B. Greenberger, assistant special service officer, 91st Infantry Di vision. The show features PFC Stanley Shaddick, magician; Pvt. and Mrs. Ken Fields, Pvt. Walter Houle, Pvt. Ray Watson, Pvt. Leon Lelo, Pvt. Jasewskl, and the Division Artillery Band led by Warrant Officer Erwin M. Greger. Highlighting the afternoon will be distribution, by Santa, of gifts for each child attending. Each child will receive one bag of fruits and nuts and a special present. - Spain and Portugal Will Remain Neutral "China Girl" Here for Christmas .:'-' 1 r : . ' , . ..... Gene Tiemey and George Montgomery have starring roles in "China Girl," dare-devil ac tion story coming to the Rialto theatre Christmas day (tomor row) for one big thrill week. TEXAS FARES TO RISE . , .... A Washington, Dec. 24 U.R) IS Elmer DaViS VieW Th Interstate Commerce Com mission today oraerea rauroaas in Texas to increase first class passenger fares and freight rates on intra-state traffic to conform with the 10 per cent increase on fares and general six per cent The Grange Washington, Dec. 24. (U.R) Office of War Information Di rector Elmer Davis said today "there is every reason to be lieve" Spain and Portugal will maintain their neutral status In the war, Davis told a press conference that the recent visit of Spanish Foreign Minister Gen. Count Francisco Gomez De Jordana to Portugal and the proclamation of a Spanish-Portuguese neu trality bloc "constituted an en couraging factor and will have stabilizing effect on that part of the Mediterranean.' 'AH the evidence." he said. "indicates that the Spanish gov ernment is quite sincere in its desire to remain neutral and collaborate with Portugal In an iberian bloc outside the war. He said there was no, reason to believe reports that troops are being concentrated In southern Spain. Holly Romance Henry Aldnch cuts a few ro mantic capers In "Henry Aid rich, Editor," playing at the Holly theatre through Saturday night "Valley of Hunted Men" is double-billed. Increase on freight granted the railroads early this year. - i nil ii in i ii j wAKfi-fi y.mtJ Thlt year we won't be able to have "an old fash ioned Christmas" there will be too many vacant chair of the boyt who are in the Service. We can make it a patriotic Christmas though and do our bit to Insure more safety for our boyt by helping to buy their needed weapons. - MAKE THIS A WAR BOND CHRISTMAS L AMIS and UOHHSTON Ji 2 N. Central f hone 3177 Pomona Grange Officers-elect of Jackson Coun ty Pomona Grange are requested to be at Central Point Grange hall Sunday, Dec. 27, at 1 p. m., for Installation. The following officers were elected to serve two years: Master, Wm.. G. Howes; overseer, Tom Stanley; lecturer, Eula Foley; steward, Ray Ward; assistant steward Wm. Foley; chaplain, Sadie Frink; treasurer, Arnold Boh nert; secretary, Nora N. Walt; gatekeeper. Otto Fuhrman; Ceres, Isabelle Le Vander; Po mona, Ethel Hockersmlth; Flora, Merle Carlton; lady assistant steward, Anna Roberts; execu tive committee, H. P. Brown, Fred Dora and Otto' Nieder- meyer. Sams Valley Grange Regular meeting of Sams Val ley Grange was held Dec. 19 with potluck dinner preceding the session. Gold Hill drill team put on the third and fourth de grees for eleven new members. Dancing was enjoyed after the meeting. Another party will be held Saturday night at Grange hall, Ladies are to bring doughnuts or sandwiches. CANADIANS ENLIST Ottawa, Dec. 24 (U.R) Volun tary enlistments In Canada's ar my, navy and air force totaled 618,318 men on Oct. 31, or 29.7 per cent of the eligible male pop ulation. Defense Minister J. L. Ralston said today. KLAMATH GREENS F( Klamath Falls, Dec. - 24 (Spl.) Fourteen huge cartons of greens from Klamath Falls will help cheer the men at Camp White, Medford. The greens were made into 250 separate pieces including 100 large charm strings loaded with large sugar pine cones to be used for door or wall decorations, and ISO smaller arrangements for tables and trays. These were especial ly earmarked for use in the camp hospital during the holi day season. The arrangements were made by the Klamath Falls Woman's Library club garden group. In addition two large cartons of silver and gold gilded greens, stands and candles were donated by the Altamont Garden club. The boxes were moved without charge by the Oregon-Nevada-California Fast Freight com pany to Medford. Credit goes to the Weyerhaeuser Timber company for donation and trans portation of the greens. HOUSING SHORTAGE London, Dec. 24 (U.R) An ad vertisement in the German Frankfurter Zeitung, quoted to day by the British radio,, said "WANTED Unfurnished room for 21 foreign workers." The daily oil-carrying capac ity of the Texas-Illinois pipeline, now under construction, will equal the capacity of 1,430 aver age tank cars. Cm Mall Tribune Want Ads. SYPHILIS REPORT Chicago, Dec. 24 (U.R) Of every 1,000 men in the nation between the ages of 21 and 33 an estimated 47.7 have syphilis. it was reported today in the Journal of the American Medi cal Association by Dr. R. A. Vonderlehr and Lida J. Usilton of Washington, D. C. This estimate Is based on sero logic blood test reports of 1,895,- 77B white and Negro men be tween these ages tested under provisions of the Selective Serv ice act. The estimated rate of preval ence of syphilis for the entire male Negro population of the United States in this group is 272 per 1,000. For the entire male white population it is an estimated 13 i per 1.000. More city men were found to be afflicted than men from rural Girl Wed At Kina Is 14-Year Old KaShar Knoxville, Tenn., Dee. 24 (U.PJ Eunice Johns, who put up her dolls to get married when she was nine years old, has a real baby now, it waa learned here today. The 14-yearold mother, wife of Charley Johns, gave birth to a seven-pound baby girl Satur day at her cottage home in the mountains of Hancock county in east Tennessee. Uw Mail Tribune Want Ada f I tMf 1 PROFITS IN EGGS racars'-araaklaa) aricta tor tl mt4 rku rw w. i. mmmh 9 rw ucliM htm yaw Hock. I Far katter main, feed Tri. 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