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APPEAL TO JAPS BY WRA AROUSES E Ohio and Michigan Farmers Insulted by Publication Addressed to Internees. By Edward V. Roberta United 1'rru Correspondent Washington, Dec. fl. (Ufil Tho war relocation authority (irrudy under crltlciam uerauae of rlit nt III Jiipanriu) reloca lion enmpa, win caught todny in I blistering new ciiiiKrriuloiiiil tlnck for inlllnt)lnu Mi) appeal In Jnpnneao Internees to go to titer inldwent mi mllmmrles of sanitation, unit efficiency among Ohio mid Michigan farmers. Hep. John M. Costcllo, D , Colli , chairman of Iioum com-Ililll'-u Invuiitlglltillg recent out breaks nt WHA'a camp at Tiilo Lake, Calif-, wltl lin would ask WIIA Director Dillon 8, Myrr for a full explanation of the article at henrluga today. Myer liai declined coinnirnt thus far. Story Published Tim new VHA controveray. which threw congrota Into 0110 of tho nwnl heated conlrovcralcs In inontlia, began yoitrrday whrti tho Waohington Tinier llernld revealed In a copyright- nt ttory that tlio appeal to tho Jaounriwi hail bene made In a WIIA publication called "MM wrt frontiers." Isiued by WHA'a Cleveland office, It wu wrlttrn by Everett I,. Dakan, WIIA officer In Culunibua, O. The artlclo presumably wa Intrmlnl only lor Jnpanrao In trriim whota loyalty to tho United Slalca hod been estab lished rather than thane at Tulo In This war, Paul Revert would reach for a telephone In airad of a horse. To the opera tor at Lexington ho would tajr: "Linen, Maiiic, the Naiis ara coining do your Mufl!" for, In thia war, utrjhadj readies for a telephone the general, the business executive, the doughboy, the factory head, the rail superintendent, the wharfinger, the housewife, the President. And everywhere tel ephone girls and telephone men respond by doing their stuff mignificrntty. In this war, the Govern ment, the fighting, the produc tion, tho essential civilian serv ices are all, you might say, run by telephone. The telephone is one thing common to every form of war effort. Yet the only service you don't get is the serv ice you give up voluntarily to rase the awful load. What'e mora, the handi caps have been tremendous. At least 4,2)2 telephone people from the Pacific Coast alone have gone Into the services. Nearly all telephone material is CMcncinl and restricted. The country's hundreds of military establishments many a city in sic had to have new or ex panded exchanges right now. So the accomplishment Is not one of machines but of htoile the operators and the linemen and all the rest who daily a.hicve the impossible. New and old, young and vet eran, they're doing a job sur passed only by the men and women on the actual fighting fronts. To Standard of California, s to every other producer of vital war materials as to every American, In fact these tele phone girls anil telephone men arc a strong right arm. To them we'd like to say a person to person call, if you please "We think you're swell!" floi.wt r,mw'W - Is .... Il.kju fh.Arw I STANDARD VT Vfik k I Varaatj Lake, most of whom are Dro- Japanese, Held the appeal: "Ui'llnve It or not, some few tenants and seuaoiiu! workrra do nut bathe; Ihry think It la un healthy. We nerd you people to rhaiiiio our Ideas about this. You have a lesson to teach Ohio and MliiilKun farmers In aiinltullnn It la a contribution you can make to our way of living , . , Wllllngn.is Neaded "Wo nerd your faithfulness to your task, your wlllliiuurss to work and your approcliitlon of a Job well done. There arc a lot of workcra In the inlddln west, In Ohio and Mlchlitun, who are not careful, painstaking and ac curate. This you ran tench them. You will do much for your fel lowmen and much for our arnao of the art of agriculture as well as tho science," Inaction among Congressmen was Immedlute und violent, not only umong the Ohio and Michi gan delegations but In tho ranks of republicans ami democrats from other parts of tho country. And w!-,!lo Washington echoed with charges' that WIIA was seeking to muka "the Jupa su perior to U. 8. citizens," tluit tho artlclo was a malicious fabrica tion and tho result of "new deal blundering," these developments took pluce: Distortion Seen I Harry Welst, editor of "Midwest frontiers." declared In Cleveland that criticism of tho artlclo was "vicious distor tion," and that an Issue was be ing built around .a "couplo of paragraphs that, out of context, lay themselves open' to wide dis tortion and which can hardly be mistaken for anything aa vicious as It has been made. The Times Herald quoted Weiss as saying he "wasn't afraid to say that we can learn things from tho Japs." There were reports Weiss hud been ordered to slop further dis tribution of the controversial Issue. 2 Dakan said In Columbus, O , that his artlclo had nut bee i Intended to dlsaraga midwest- ern farmers: that It was meant only to attract Jnpanrse workers to labor shortage areas: that It pointed to only a "few" tenant, and seasonal workers as falling to take baths; and that It "said a great many favorable things about mtdwestrrn farmers." Dakan asserted Japanese wero reluctant to go where sanitation facilities were lacking and thai he had pointed out In the article that they could build outhouses In tho midwest Just as they do on tho west coast. Slap At Midwest 3 In Michigan, farm leaders reacted In various ways. Some said tho only way they wanted to see Japanese was in "pieces. Others laughed It off. Dean K. L. Anthony of the Mlchlgun State college agricultural school said tho artlclo was a "slap" at tho midwest State Grange Master W. C. Armstrong said Michigan preferred to "muddle through." with available labor rather than Import Japanese, Costcllo noted that Myer whs from Ohio and remarked: "He should know whether farmers out there tuko baths, I Imagine some of them don't. But why brag about It." "Ho probably never has been to California and he certainly never sow how tho Japs pack fruits." Costcllo said. "It he had. he would realize, that Instead of teaching mldwestcrn farmers to pack strawberries prettily, they might teach them how to put the bad ones on the bottom." Albert S. Goss, muster of the National Grunge, denounced the article as "another indication of government employes shooting off their heads before they know what they are talking about." DUE FOR E ' Boston, Dec. 6 U.R) Crooner Frank Sinatra gave his 'teen aged followers a rude Jolt todny when he revealed that he miwt report Saturday for Induction Into the U. S. army at pubMc school No. 20 on Danforth street In Jersey City, N. J. , Sinatra, currently In the mld.it of a ncrsonal npnearanre tour. said thnt his draft board notified him to bo ready for his physical examination at 0 a. m. Tho change In his status ho wos scheduled to report In mH- January threotencd to wreck his eostcrn stage tour which onened here Thursday Sinatra ! receiving $1.1.000 weekly or SO per cent of the gross receipts on the tour. rJInalna lima for Olsulfled oils 5 am Too laU to Claulrj 19 SO p m. MEDFORD MAIL SCOUT CHIEF BY Annual Council Meeting Ex presses Appreciation For Long, Devoted Service. Larry Schndo was unanimous ly re-elected president of the Croter Lako Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, at tho annuui meeting of tho council yester day. The nominating commit tee, undor Chulrmun Don R. Newbury. Included In Its report un expression of appreciation for the yeurs of loyul und devov ed service Schado has rendered to Scouting In this area. Others elected were Vice Presidents Jomea Martin, Grants Pass, T. J. Norby, Ashland. Floyd llarnum, Weed and T. H. Howell, Yreka; council commls sloner, J. A, McDougull; treasur er. Kugene Thorndike; district chairmen: Medford, Selh M. Bui Us; Ashland, Iloger Roth: Grants Puss, Henry HcU; Northern Sis kiyou, Howard Hicks; Southern Siskiyou, Georgo II. Schrader. Also elected to the board of membersut-largo were Col. W. II. Paine. Arthur Cannon, Don It. Newbury, Frank Rogers, M. M. Hogun. C. C. Haggard. Cole Holmes, Leonard Muyfleld and Rev. George Turney. all of Med ford; Dr. Wuller Hedford and Paul H. Beare of Ashland; K. M. C. Nelll and C. A. Wlnctrot of Grants Pass; J. E. Hurley, O. G Steele and Dr. A. H. Newton of Yreka; V. G. Lynch and B. A. Lewis. Weed; V. J. Andreatta and Puul Goodwin, Mt. Shasta: H. D. Hamilton. McCloud. Regional Haad Spsaka Edward L. Curtis, regional scout executive from Portland. guest speaker at the opening luncheon, outlined the functions and operation of the local coun cil. Charles B. Worner. local Scout executive, reported on the progress and activities of the council from January 1 to Nov. 30. showing a membership growth to 975 boys enrolled, th largest attendance at summer camp In the history of the coun cil and a sound financial condi tion, among other Items. George R. Schrader of Mt Shasta, Calif., wos awarded the Silver Bcovcr, which -may be given annunlly by the council, lor outstanding service to boy hood through Scouting. Council committee planning conterences fallowed the lunch eon setting objectives for 1944 and discussion of methods for attainment. The entire group re convened before adjournment to hear reports from the discussion groups and approve the object ives set. Larry Schadc issued t closing challenge to the entire membership to "go forward with an expanded quality pro- gram, so that more boys can en- Joy the fun and adventure of Scouting while engaged In the educational program of charac ter building and citizenship training, so necessary for the youth of today." S MAJOR! Bruce W. Moffatt, former Medford resident, has been pro moted to the rank of major ac cording to word received in Medford by friends. Major Mof fatt, who has been at Stockton, Calif., was recently transferred to the air corps and is now stationed at the army air base at Galveston, Tex. Mo J. Moffatt left Medford In the fall of 1940 with Company A of the 186th Infantry of the Oregon National Guard and has been on active uiity since. Mrs Moffatt is in Bremerton making her homo with relatives for the duration of the war. ASHLAND ATTORNEYS HOSTS TO BAR ASSN. The Southern Oregon Bar as sociation held its December meeting at Ashland on Saturday evening as guests of William Brlgg. and Frank Van Dyke at the homo of Mr. Brlggs. In add! tlon to regular business of the meeting, the members partici pated in discussions of various legal matters as affected by war conditions. Ua Mall Tribune want Ada. HONE BETTER AT ANY PRICE 2 pkgs 39 cents TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. TO HELP PLASMA GATHERING EFFORT The Mcdford campolgn to raise funds for the blood plasma project of the Women a. Relief Corps opens tomorrow under tho auspices of Chester A. Ar thur corps. Mrs. Fred Lawrence, president of the corps, states thut bottles will be placed In store and other business houses tomorrow Into which contribu tions for tho fund may be placed. , The blood plasma project waa adopted nationally by the Worn ens' Relief corps last year, Mrs. Lawrence states, the organiza tion having raised $40,000 In the first campaign. This year It is hoped that at least $30,000 will be raised. Mrs. Lawrence states thut the largest portion of the funds are used for processing of the plasma for servicemen, al though some Is retained for the use of hospitals here. Mrs. Lawrence points out that the Women's Relief corps, or ganized as an auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, Is the oldest veteran's auxiliary In the nation and that the corps has always devoted much time to the promotion of welfare pro jects for men In service and veterans. She urged citizens to uim mis uj your iniinaa iiai j I, . , , ,.mim in inc nospuai ana wno wu " boys in the service, Contributions may be mailed to Mrs. Lawrence, whose ad- dress Is 1422 Euclid Ave. HONORS NEW P. M Ashland, Dec. 0 E. E. Vail, recently appointed acting-postmaster hero to succeed the late Postmaster Millard Grubb, was honored Friday night at a ban quet held at the Plaza Cafe with V. D. (Bert) Miller, local Demo cratic leader, acting as toast master. C. E. Lyon, recently moved to Ashland from Deschutes county where he served as county judge gave the main address. Mayor Thornton Wiley led In prayer. Mr. Vail made a short address acknowledging the greetings ond congratulations and pledg ing himself to fulfill his duties. Also speaking were Postmistress Mrs. G. G. Skinner of Phoenix, Roland Parks, G. M. Green, Mrs. Lorcna McNalr, all of Ashland, Moore Hamilton of Medford and Floyd K. Dover of Grants Pass. Various other extemporane ous talks were made. APPLE BUTTER PRICES JUMP 3 TO 4 CENTS Washington, Dec. 6 (U.R) Apple butter prices will go up by three to four cents a 28-ounce jar under a new pricing formula announced by the Office of Pri.-e administration today for the 1H4J apple crop. OPA said the Increases were due to the rise in raw apple prices over the 1942 level. Thy reflect a jump of approximately 80 cents a Hundredweight to as higli as $1.65 a hundredweight in raw apple costs. WEATHER Northern California, Sierra Nevada and Sacrcmcnto Valley fair today, tonight and Tues day; continued cool today and tonight. Warmer Tuesday. BANQUET Mrs. Housewife! You Can Help Shorten the War EE tntnfytniijn If you don't find BORENE at your grocer's every time you ask for it, don't give up . . . try again) Re member, our fighters need soap, too, and their needs come first 1 IJ OREGON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1943. TAKEN BY DEATH George Ivcrson, long a lcadT In tho Townsend movement here ond president of the Jorksoo County Landlords' association died in a local hospital at 7:15 last night. Funeral arrangement1;. In charge of Perl's, will be an nounced later. Mr. Iverson, who during his long residence In Medford showed active Interest In city and county budgets and taxation, entered the hospital Nov 17 for a major operation, though a heart ailment was the Immediate cause of death. He was a mem ber of the 1043-44 city citizens' budget committee. A leader among county land lords In their fight against OPA rental regulations, Mr. Iverson organized the county association and In his capacity as president carried their complaints to Wash ington through much correspond ence with Sen. Charles McNaiy and Rep. Harris Ellsworth. A contractor and builder, M Ivcrson constructed numerous houses In the city, including Ideal court, where he made his home. He also owned consider able real property here. Among survivors arc a daugh ter, Mrs. Ellis Matthews of Klam ath Falls, who recently visited ui , , , !be "e this afternoon to take care of funeral arrangement, and two sons, Wallace in the army air corps, and Arthur, alio believed to be in the armed forces. DEATH COMES TO nirn nrpinniT ill C. I. Hutchinson, 1306 West Main St., has received a tele gram with news of the death of George F. King, former Medford resident. The wire was from Mrs. King who stated that her husband passed away yesterday in Sacramento. The Hutchinsons and Kings are old-time friends The Kings left Medford about 20 . ;ars ago. At one time Mr King owned the only book store here and he also had timber In terests. In recent years he had been engaged in gold dredging activities in California. INCREASE HERE Chicken pox Is on the increase in the county, with 18 cases re ported last week to the Jackson County Health Department. Of the 18 cases, 13 were reported from Medford, two from Central Point and one each from Eagle Point, the Howard district and Camp White. Scarlet fever was reported in the county for the first time in four weeks. Two cases were in Eagle Point and one in Ashland, according to the report. Other communicable diseases listed were one case of mumps, one of measles, one of pneumonia and five cases of gonorrhea. Suburban telephone tolls are based on a charge of five cents for each six airline miles be tween the city halls of the called and calling communities. on mm 'CEI iFIHP in itI ARE HONORED IN I At special session of the circuit court for Jackson county, held Friday at 2 p. m. In the court house, memorial pro ceeding was conducted under auspices of the Southern Oregon Bar association for the purpose of perpetuating in the archives i of the court a record of racmor lal resolutions adopted by tho association at its meeting at ! Grants Pass on September 29, 1943, relating to the deaths of Judge H. D. Norton and Senator A. E. Rcames. i As part of the proceeding. various members of the associa- , tlon presented sketches from the ; lives and activities of the two distinguished lawyers, who had practiced in this court and had ; important and Influential parts ' in the development of Oregon law for a period of more than forty years, and both of whom , had reached very high planes in , the legal profession and the civic life of the community. E E Portland, Ore., Dec. 1 (U.R) Portland police were today ; searching for the driver who , fled from his overturned auto- i mobile after a wild six-mi's : chase across Portland. 1 Three other occupants of the . ear surrendered Sunday after; one was wounded in an attempt j to flee from their automobile which had overturned in a col-' lision with two Portland patrol I cars during the chase. I Police said they pursued the ! car "on suspicion. Three of the men" were being held. One was wounded in the heel. The fourth man was Identified by the others only as "Pee-Wee a one-eyed man who talked about holdups and carried an auto matic pistol." The men gave their names as Harry Z. Mitchell. 21; Joseph N Jones, 20, and Buford Ballau, 22, and said they were employed in the Swan Island shipyard. turn suit Tribune Want Ada. y ?x!?3Sf'' ThIS YEAR store people are working harder than ever to make your Christmas shopping successful. But they are working under enor mous difficulties with new wartime problems of supply, personnel and delivery, added to the usual rush of holiday buying. You can do many things to help them and yourself. Simple and easy things like making a detailed shopping list to save time at the counters ... buying at less busy hours ... and carrying purchases home with you. Before you start out each morning, write these words at the top of your shopping lists "BE PATIENTl" For months, stores have been working out ways to make your Christmas shopping quick and easy. For example, many stores have located their National Cash Registers and wrapping desks in Gf&tUmol CASH REGISTERS e ACCOUNTINQ-BOOKKEEPINa MACHINES 16 SOUTH FIR ST., MEDFORD. TELEPHONE 201S Call at This Office for Merchants' Application Forms for Rationing Tokens BB&EG9!Gf2B .,it(&Ji at your dealer's in refinery-packed containers g Shopping 'TIL CHRISTMAS Greeting Cards - Seals - Wrappings SHOP for GIFTS at the West Side Pharmacy The Rexall Store, Medford, Oregon West Main and Grape" Phone 3330 GIRLS WANTED Over the Age of 18 For work in Camp Whits Exchange Cafes. Excellent working conditions. Experience unnecessary. GOOD SALARIES APPLY - CAMP WHITE EXCHANGE EMPLOYMENT OFFICE Near the camp bus terminal on Ave. A, off Cratei Lake Hy. 'Please do your Christmas Shopping patiently... I " Oar focfory Ooyfoa, OAo, proudly llht rta-Amy-Wovy T with t- stars f "iictn aeea" f Me producftea el pracitloa Inilrumtnlt ens' orAar war SMaffsf. PAGE THRES 3 SUGAR t IMS positions convenient to every see. tion. When the customer ahead of you I pays for her purchase and the clerk records it on the Cash Register, you know you don't have to wait. National Cash Registers save valu able time on both sides of that counter during the holiday season just as they do all through the year. Let's put the Christmas spirit Into our Christmas shopping this year by remem. bering to shop early and shop patiently. . The National Cash Register Company, Day. ton, O. 344 Offices in the U. S. and rn.. r momf It aaadftrf, Mara to Md for torn protfatf Tie Nsttoaoi Catk li'r Caiaaany. MT. HOOD SOAP CO. PORTLAND, OREGON
