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TMT MEBFOKO MAIL TRIBUHaC rriday. January I. 1845 HEALTH, MILITARY Senate Subcommittee Pro poses Program to Build Up Country's Unfit Men. Washington. Jan. B U.R This country has been negleeting Its health for years witness the nearly 9,000,000 men of military age who are unfit for military service and a senate subcom mittee proposed today that some thing drastic be done about It as soon as possible. It proposed a gigantic, multl-billion-doUar health and medical-facilities program to be work ed out oow and put into effect "as soon as materials and labor become available" in the recon version period. The program, involving close federal-state co-operation, would reach into every community in the nation and would make available to all citizens not only curative medical care, but also preventive and diagnostic serv ices now lacking or inadequate in many sections and levels of society. Many Witnesses The proposals were offered In n interim report by the senate subcommittee on wartime health and education on the basis of findings assembled at hearings during the past year. The sub committee, headed by Sen. Claude Pepper, D., Fla., heard scores of witnesses representing the U. S. public health service, the Amorican Public Health as sociation, the American Medical association, the army and navy and the selective service system. Recommendation No. 1 is for federal grants-in-aid to states now to assist In postwar con struction of hospitals, medical centers and health centers in ac cordance with state plans ap proved by the public health serv ice. This program for what the subcommittee called "a co-ordinated network of medical cen ters" In states and communities would Involve Initial expendi ture of $2,000,000,000 for con struction and supplies, according to testimony by Surgeon Gen. Thomas Parran. ' Proof Cited The subcommittee cited as proof of the need for such a pro gram the following data as sembled during Its Investiga tions: 1. More than 23,000,000 Amer icana in 1935 had a chronic dis ease or a physical impairment 3. Illness and disability cost ' the country more than 600,000, 000 man-days a year. 3. From Pearl Harbor to Jan. 1, 1M4, Job accidents took the lives of 37,600 U. 8. workers, 7,500 mora than the military dead for the same period. 4. ' About 4,500,000 young Americans have been classified 4-F. In all, the subcommittee said, "It is estimated that at least 40 per cent of the 22,000,000 men of military age between 8,000,000 and 9,000,000 are un fit for general military duty," Public health estimates, the subcommittee said, show that the nation needs facilities for 100,000 new general hospital beds, 94,000 new nervous and mental hospital beds and 44,000 tuberculosis beds. Recommendations Made In addition to the proposed medical center network, the sub committee recommended: 1. Federal loans and grants for postwar provision of urban sew age and water facilities and rural sanitation programs. 2. Full-time local public health departments In all communities. 3. Expansion of army induc tion program in order to reha bilitate men now rejected. , 4. Federal grants to states to assure medical care for the needy. 5. Federal assistance In medi cal education and research. The subcommittee found that "sickness and poverty go to gether" and that the pay-as-you-go system of obtaining medical care "Is not well suited to the needs of most people or to the widest possible distribution of high-quality medical care." It did not, however, pass Judgment on proposals for com pulsory health Insurance as ad vocated in the Wagner-Murray-Dingcll bill. 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"We have seen what neglect of opportunities for better health has cost us during the war," the report concluded. "We must resolve now that never again, either in war or in peace, will the nation be similarly handi capped." SHARPlGlNG ON ITALY FRONT Rome, Janu. 3. U.R) Sharp fighting blazed along the Fifth and Eighth army fronts in Italy today from the Brazilian sector in the west to the shore of Lake Commacchio, where Canadian tanks and infantry continued gains against fierce resistance at the eastern end of the Po valley. Canadians forced the enemy back from defensive positions in a network of canals and coastal marshes and reached the Bonfica canal, a mile and a half south of San Alberto on the lake shore, headquarters said today. (A BBC broadcast heard by the United Press in New York today said Canadian armor and infantry had crossed the canal and had pushed on north. The broadcast said the Canadians took 150 prisoners, Including a number of airmen without air craft and tankmen without tanks, sent from Bologna as rein forcement troops.) Doctor a, Hospitals Asked to Release N urses for Army Chicago, Jan. 5. U.R The Journal of the American Medi cal association today called upon hospital administrators and phy sicians to help alleviate the army's present critical shortage of nurses by releasing as many nurses as possible for military duty. The Journal quoted Basil O'Connor, chairman of the American Red Cross, who Issued an appeal for 10,000 additional nurses for military service. Im mediately. O'Connor said that 11 army hospital units are about to go , overseas without any nurses In their complement an unprecedented situation. O Connor said that rapidly mounting casualties resulting from the German counter-attack in western Europe demand a maximum of medical and nurs ing care, WEATHER Northern California Partly cloudy today, tonight and Sat urday. Local valleytfogs; slight ly warmer 'today in the central coast section and the great valley. New York state's conservation department now has 321 em ployes serving In . the armed forces. T DANGERS LIFE OF LITTLENEFF Tiny Stanley Neff, 13-month-old twin of Shirley and one of seven children in the J. A. Neff family of Jacksonville highway, is well and playing again in his own crib after sessions with doctors here and in Portland which followed a walnut feast. Two weeks ago Stanley's fa vorite brother, Raymond, aged four and a half, fed walnut meats to the child while he was sitting in his crib. An older sister, Barbara, reported this to her mother who put a stop to the feast. The following Sunday, which was Christmas Eve, the baby turned blue and developed a wheeze, badly frightening his parents. They 4urjr.oa?d a doctor and examination and X rays indicated a piece of the nut meat had lodged in a lung and was affecting the heart. The child's condition was crit ical when the parents took him to Portland last Thursday on advice of a physician. Last Friday a delicate opera tion was performed in a Fort land hospital where Stanley re mained until his return home Wednesday. He Is well once more, but Santa Claus had to postpone his visit to the Neff home until Wednesday. UTAH FRUIT BARRED Salt Lake City Jan. 3 U.PJ Quarantines against fruit from Weber county, Utah, have been effected by all western states. Earl Hutchins, Utah agricultural supervising Inspector, said to day, in an effort to prevent' the spread of the Oriental fruit moth. WAVE Mothers lo Hold State -Wide Meeting Jan. 10 A statewire meeting of Wave Mothers will be held Jan. 10 at the Public Service building au' ditorium, Portland, at 2 p. m., ac cording to Mrs. David C. Eccles, Sr., of the Wave Mothers of Ore gon. Lt. Com. Mary Daly and Lt. (jg) Estelle Fox of the 13th naval district, Seattle, will speak. "It is important that a strong organization of mothers be formed to meet the increasing demands of the postwar period as concerns the young women of the Waves," according to Mrs. Eccles. Any mother who cannot attend may Join by writing to Mrs. Eccles, 2519 S. W. Vista avenue, Portland, or to Mrs. ttiney Burt, 2623 N. W. Overton, Portland. Sgt. Ira Luman In Top Carbine Team Of 8th Air Force Stat Sgt. Ira David Luman of Medford is a member of the carbine shooting championship station team of the 8th air force in England, according to a dis patch from the headquarters of the 8th. Firing 1,909 out of a pos sible 2,000 points, the 8th air force headquarters station team topped several other station squads, the dispatch states. The carbine, basic weapon of all 8th air force ground personnel, was fired on a 200-yard range, both slow and rapid fire. Sgt. Luman, who has been in England for two years, is the son of Ira Luman, Buckshot Hill road. UNBLESSED EVENT By United Press Princess Shigeko, eldest daughter of Emperor Hlrohito, is expecting a baby, the Japan ese Domei news agency said to day. The 19-year-old princess royal was married to Prince Morihiro Higashi-Kunl on Oct. 13, 1943. Both are direct descen dants of the late Emperor Meiji. STOP BEING SICK THE NEW WAY YOU CAN because Science has at last discovered a SAFE and SENSIBLE way. No drugs or medicines to take. No surgery. No electricity or other machines. No harsh or painful treatment. Just an easy method of "Tension Control." TENSION CONTROL the most amaiing and effective treatment ever discovered. Stops pain quickly. Makes you feel better at once. Restores health in less time. Hard to believe, but true. Every patient Is pleased, and that Is gratifying Indeed. It proves that sick people do appreciate sincere, profes sional health service. It proves that the extra measure of care and thought and attention we render each patient finds a warm response. YOU, too, are Invited to come In and let us tell you more about this new treatment the kind that gets REAL results. DR. E. M. NELSON CHIROPRACTOR 424 Medford Center Bldg. 8:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. Saturday 8 A.M. ta 8:30 P. M. O NO POINTS POINTS RABBITS )lft, FILET SOLE 4T, VEAL Pound. 71 Lb t3l STtW . . . lb. 1 1 1 erne NO POINTS KItL . 65f SNAPPER lh 39C CHICKEN tf OYSTERS, pi. 031 SNApPR;JNTSjyi LEGS Ea.jC SEA AV VEALSHO. IT, GROUND 01- BASS ... Ib.431 STEAK... lb. ZjC VEAL ... lb.j4C UNO f VEAL 7Cf VEAL 1tf COD lb. J Jt ROAST. . . lb. Z3C CHOPS . . Ib.JjC ALL CUTS OF A G 00 D-A A-CH OICE ALWAYS IN STOCK DaEcErF A;52.5D Gr. Beef a 29c ."T "Ei.K Sausage 1l29c 30c 39c Liver '"Y38c - 5 r- MAN MPS On Of Oregon's Fine Stores Apparel Clearance HERE IS THE APPAREL VALUE EVENT OF THE NEW YEAR) MANN'S ANNUAL JANUARY APPAREL CLEARANCE. SELDOM WILL YOUR MONEY BUY SO MUCH FINE QUALITY AND STYLE AS YOU'LL FIND AT MANN'S DURING THIS GREAT MID-WINTER SELLING EVENT. COATS DRESSES SWEATERS. ETC., REDUCED FOR QUICK CLEARANCE. SHOP MANN'S TOMORROW AND SAVE. HALF-PRICE DRESSES Dressy and Tailored Styles Rarely will you find such exquisitely flattering dresses at Half Their Regu lar Price. In this group are better dresses in charming Prints. Lovely Rayon Crepes and a few light weight Wools. Tailored types and Mressy styles in both one and two piece models. Regular and Jun ior siies included in this Half Price Special. I19.9J FROCKS $24.95 FROCKS 129.95 FROCKS $9 $1248 $1498 SEE THESE LOVELY DRESSES IN OUR CENTRAL AVE. SHOW WINDOWS xXWaKfF DLaUnU N- FLOOR Coats Half-price Last call on All Wool Winter Coats. Here they are at Half Price. Beautiful fitted and topper styles superbly tailored from All Wool Tweeds, Fleeces and Checks. Coats that are fully lined, with and without inter-lining. Not all sises in each style, but each one a aupreme bargain at juit Half Their Regular Price. Come early as these will sell fast. - Regular $35.00 Coats $1 7.50 Regular $29.95 Coats $14.98 Regular $24.95 Coats $12.48 MANN'S SECOND FLOOR NOW Is the Time to Buy Children's COATS & JACKETS HALF PRICE The Junior Shop on the Sec ond Floor Joins the January Clearance with a group of Girls Coats and Jackets at Just Half Price Broken lots and sises in Wools and Part Wools. Perfect to Wear to school this winter. See them tomorrow at Mann's. JUNIOR SHOP SECOND FLOOR Sweaters! The Sports Shop on the Second Floor calls your attention to this January Sweater Clearance. Here's a group of Wo men's and Misses all wool pull-over sweaters in the wanted long sleeve style at 20 off their regular price. Some are slightly soiled but otherwise perfect in quality and smart in style. 20 Off the 0 Regular Price - SECOND FLOOR COTTON. FROCKS 25off In the Wash Dress Shop a group of Women's Cotton Frocks at 25 off. Some are slightly soiled and not all siies. Choice Entrances On Main St. & Central Ave. Jr. Shop Specials INFANTS' Water-proof PANTS January Clearance of Infants Water proof Pants in sises small, medi um and large. These come in white only. Special 10- Pr. ROBES January Clearance of children's Quilt ed Cotton Robes only 15 in this group. AU size 10, $5.98 value. Out they go for just . $299 SACQUES January Clearance of Infants Chenille Sacques at just 19c each. These are in white with a pink and blue trim-Choice 19' JR. SHOP SECOND FLOOR MllllltlllllllllllllllllHIUIIllltllllUIIIIIIIIIII TURBANS & WRAPS Here's aspeclal you've been wait ing for. Warm wrap-arounds and turbans. A i t r a c lively trimmed with contrasting yarns These do not slip when tied. Regular $1.25 and $1.45 Now 79' 98- & MAIN AISLE wtimMtiiitiiiiMiitiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiMtnfittei FABRICS Reduced " JERSEY A limited group of Hand Printed Ray on Jerseys at just $1.49 yard. 39 inches wide and Reg. $1.79 value Choice $149 1 Yd. PRINTS Clean-up on this odd lot of dress prints. Regular values from 79c to $1.25 yard. AU 39 In. wide. Choice 59' Yd. Ti i in I titit ititii tint it t n 1 1 1 ti 1 1 1 imitimi Html i mil m hi m ii i i t ti 1 1 ii in ititn it imimiti m BRIDGE I SETS January Clearance j of att r a c t i v e 5 piece Bridge sets at $1.49 set. Plain j shades of Green, J Gold, Peach and 1 Blue as well as printed piques in color tones of Blue, Rose and Laven der. 39 in. cloths and 4 napkins. $1.98 Values $149 1 Set MAIN FLOOR Mann's Beauty Shop Closed For Alteration. Open Thursday, Jan. 11th
