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Total mobilization of the na
tion's resources, to end the strife
In all warring lands, and Mont
gomery Ward stores, Is the latest
order of the day.
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"Pocket Book Lost Friday
Night. Was not In beer Joint at
time of loss or any time that
evening. Viola Pearce." (Pal
myra, N. Y., Courier). Calm
yourself, VII
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Now that the glad Yuletida Is
over, one can recall with a tinge
of nostalgia (as the fancy writers
say), through all the merry hub
bub, none of the butchershops,
In accordance with tong estab
lished custom, displayed the
carcas of pig, with an apple
rammed In its mouth,
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The alarming Increase in Juve
nile delinquency has resulted In
the metropolis deciding to open
a home for delinquent girls, and
they already have one for boys.
Like everything else, the delin
quency is blamed on the war;
and, It promises to be a problem
of the war, as it will be called.
The post-war plans do not In
clude construction of stream
lined woodshed, fully equipped
with paddles, hair-brushes, and
razor strops.
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EXPLANATION
(Republic Bulletin)
"Somebody writes In to
know what kind of a dance
the schottlsche was. We don't
remember exactly, but we
know that you didnl dance It
around the tables between
highballs."
,. .
Herm Purucker, formerly of
the Piano Shoppe, Is putting the
finishing touches on his new
Piano Housse on Nord Centrale.
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"Mr. Roosevelt has reviewed
the "the state of the nation"
pretty thoroughly, confirming
the impression of many of us
that the nation Is "In a state."
(Eugene Register-Guard.) Also
known as "fix", "mess" and
fine kettle of fish".
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Since her recent valiant and
futile attempt to pay America
an Interest installment on her
war debt, Finland has disappear
ed completely from the news,
except that the lakes are all fro
zen solid. This nation could not
accept the payment, as Russia is
mad at Finland. This prevents
America from having any diplo
matic truck with the Finns, until
after the current shooting is
ended. Inasmuch as Russia has
been Irked with Finland since a
thousand years before America
was discovered, the entire pro
cedure does not reek with com-
monsense.
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The fog was so thick last
night, an A-card speed Idiot
could not see what was ahead of
him, If he cared.
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The legislature convened to
day at Salem. Important legisla
tion will be forthcoming. Due to
we alleged cigarette shortage,
the traditional anti-cigarette law
Is not anticipated. However, the
inevitable movie censorship act,
and a measure to regulate fish
In Rogue river are due to blos
som.
e
PIONEER CUTTINO-UP
"That sound of revelry by
night last night was caused by
the shrlekful squawk of the fair
Dalles Maiden as her escort
plck-a-backcd her through the
snow from the sidewalk to the
sleigh which had carried her to
the dancing party. Sixty pounds
or uaiiPi maiden on the shoul
ders of 120 pounds of Dalles
youth was what made the storm
king get on his ear and send
down more of the fleecy, Some
oi the girls were "up in arms"
against proceedings. " B0 Yrs.
Ago col. The Dalles Chronicle.)
. U?lnA "PIS. '' 'under Too Lata
to Cleaefty 8 JO Sauna, alternooey-
Come On - Paper & Tin!
The brutal and bloody battles of Belgium and
Germany and the stubborn resistance of the Japanese
in the Philippines should dispel any thought that
quick victory is "in the bag". Many campaigns must
still be won and many sacrifices made before plans
and production should center too much upon post
war problems.
The possibility of new and devastating secret
weapons devised by the resourceful and desperate
foe should not be counted out either. The Germans
are now claiming an "atomic" bomb that will cause
everything in its neighborhood to disintegrate, ani
mals tp fall apart into their atoms, and the woods to
fly to pieces. Tokyo radio hints darkly of new long
range robots more destructive than those used in
Europe thus far.
THERE Is an obvious propaganda to these stories,
1 but yet the gravest mistake that can be made is to
under-estimate the enemy. Secret weapons CAN ap
pear and probably will before the war is over. The
surest way to win is to smash at the Nazis and the
Japs with everything we
BEFOKE they spring a technological "ace in the hole"
to prolong the Suffering and the fighting.
Battlefront victories cannot be won without home
front backing. Japanese
plant have pledged to work
seven days a weeks in an effort to increase production
80 per cent. That s a lus
the war for them in the end, but it is something for
us to ponder. With our vastly greater capacity to
wage war? a little extra effort on the part of everyone
will certainly speed victory.
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THE salvage of more paper and tin is but one of
several home-front jobs in which EVERYONE
can have a part in quickening the march to victory.
Collecting waste paper and
inconsequential but they are not More than 700,000
items needed to keep our forces supplied in their
global operations are made or wrapped with paper
and cardboard. Tin, so urgently needed for hundreds
of war requirements, was
quantities when the Japs
Indies and Malaya. The
Americans discard annually
to fill the gap.
A PAPER salvage drive will begin here Wednes
" day, and the tin can collection will be conducted
early in March. It is time right now to gather all
available waste paper, package it in conformance
with salvage specifications, and have it ready for
Medford and Jackson County school youngsters who
will, once more, handle the
be packed away in boxes
to follow. 1 '
Every Jackson County home should have a part In
these two highly important
Roosevelt Is Right But,
President Roosevelt is right regarding a national
service law. Such a law
when we entered the war,
nation did so. Our failure
service law then, undoubtedly has delayed victory
and will increase our costs
An unforgiveable even a criminal, price to payl
DETTER late than never however, and this measure
should now be rushed through and placed in oper
ation, at the earliest possible moment.
But it won t be unless
a different attitude than he did a year ago, when he
made the same recommendation.
For then, as all will recall, the President urged the
passage of such a law, and then did nothing to
secure it
THE popular explanation at the time was politics. A
presidential election
would be the Democratic
opposed such a law, so - o - o -
While the President appreciated such action was
direly needed, and no doubt was entirely sincere in
his desire to see the measure passed, he decided there
was no reason why HE should stick HIS head out,
incur the opposition of organized labor and in all
probability lose the election, turn the White House
over to the G.O.P. in the
global conflict! So the
nothing.
The entire matter went
IT will go by default this year, also, unless the Presi
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uenv giTo 0ut cd iiiT,nouiQ uvi g viiaii ur oci YivCa
backs up his message-recommendation with his
whole-hearted and aggressive leadership and support
For naturally there is strong opposition to such
action. It does mean a sacrifice. It is even claimed the
war can be won as quickly
NOT true. But it is the opposition argument, and will
ue auppurieu jusi aa strongly
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PRESIDENT Roosevelt, however returns for his 4th
term with greater prestige, stronger personal
power over the congress
war legislation goes he can
and insists upon. '
In other words a universal service law will be
passed if the President INSISTS upon it It won't be
If he does NOT insist
Franklin Delano Roosevelt has always been keenly
aware of the verdict of history and the place he will
occupy in it
We trust he is now aware of the truly momentous
decision, that it is now up to him, and to him alone,
Htemakel
have and crush them
workers at a Tokyo war
from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
hour week, it won't win
saving tin cans may seem
deprived to us In adequate
captured the Dutch East
ubiquitous tin-can, which
by the billions, must help
campaign. Tin cans should
in readiness for that drive
wartime efforts. H.G.
should nave been passed
every other combatant
to pass a UNIVERSAL
in blood and treasure.
President Roosevelt adopts
was in the oifine, JT.D.JK.
candidate, organized labor
o,
midst of a life and death
Commander-in-Chief did
by default!
without as with it This is
now, as u was a year ago.
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than ever before. As far as
have anything he wants
GREEK AND POLE
CONGRESS HEARS
Washington, Jan. 8 (U.R)
President Boosevelt, admitting
his concern over the Greek and
Polish situations, told congress
today that it is the purpose of
the United States and its allies
to "respect the right of all peo
ples to choose the form of gov
ernment under which they live."
Furthermore, Mr. Roosevelt
said In his annual message on
the state of the union, this coun
try and its allies propose "to see
sovereign rights and self-government
restored to those who have
been forcibly deprived of them."
The president declared thai
"1945 can and must see the sub
stantial beginning of the organi
zation of world peace." This
statement was accepted as an
intimation that a United Nations
conference Is in prospect and
that from it may emerge a peace
machinery treaty for senate con
sideration. The United States, he said,
will not hesitate to use its in
fluence "and to use it now
to secure so far as is humanly
possible the fulfilment of the
principles of the Atlantic Char
ter." Acknowledging that differ
ences existed among the allies,
the president warned against ex
ploiting and exaggerating these
disagreements, particularly those
concerning the liberated people.
I should not be frank If I
did not admit concern about
many situations the Greek and
Polish for example, he said. But
those situations are not as easy
or as simple to deal with as
some spokesmen whose sincerity
I do not question would have us
believe.
CLEARED OF ELAS
Athens, Jan. 8 4U.B) British
armored forces cleared the en
tire Athens peninsula southeast
of the capital today and battled
to reduce an ELAS strong point
in a mountain defile 25 miles
to the northwest.
Tanks and Infantry made
rapid progress through Eleusis,
Magoula, Mandra, Asproplrgos
and Ruos west and northwest of
Athens, but came to a tempor
ary halt in the Carikaza defile
under fire from ELAS 75-milli
meter guns, mortars and rifles
in the heights.
Seven ELAS troops were kill
ed In the advance northwest
from Athens, and 14 others were
captured.
Other British armored col
umns ranged from southern
Athens to the tip of the Athens
peninsula, 25 air miles to the
southeast, without opposition.
COMMUNICATIONS
Letter'a to the Editor muit bear
the oame and addresi of the writer,
although the uie of a pen-name or
InlUali Cor publication la permle
llble. The Mall Tribune reaervea
the right to edit all letteri with a
view to clarity and condenaaUon.
Horse Shoe Club Gives Thanks
To the editor: Members of the
Medford Horseshoe club take
this means of expressing their
appreciation and thanks to the
mayor and city council in the
building of the new horseshoe
court in the city park.
The club would also like to
thank the following business
firms for their friendly help and
cooperation: California Oregon
Power Co., Bergman Spring
Shop, Big Pines Lumber Co.,
Eckerson Paint Store, Stamper
& Goff Hardware store, Porter
Lumber Co., Economy Seed St
Feed Co., Pittsburg Paint store,
and Webb & Carlon Paint store.
The court is now ready to
play on but is not completely
finished. We plan to set out
shrubbery and sow grass be
tween each court. When finished
it will be one of the most at
tractive courts on the coast.
When the boys come back from
over there they are going to en
Joy the old game of horseshoe.
Doctors say it is one of the
healthiest exercises one can
take.
The Medford Horseshoe Club
JAPANESE RELIEF SHIP
SAILS WITH SUPPLIES
Br United Press
The Japanese relief ship
Hoshl-Maru, scheduled to leave
Mo I, Japan, yesterday with sup
plies for American prisoners of
war In occupied China, sailed
today, the foreign ministry said
In a statement broadcast by the
Tokyo radio and recorded by the
FCC.
The statement said departure
had been postponed "due to de
lay In arrival of a reply from the
U. S. government guaranteeing
safety of navigation."
Women comprise 39 per cent
of the workers employed In the
airframe Industry of plane pro
duction In the United States, ac
cording to the war manpower
commission.
CAGED JAFS-Lt. Enrique Carason (right foreground), Provost Marshal of Cadre Malitog, Leyta,
stands beside cage In which Jap civilians are imprl soned. The Japs were captured J"
ashore from Nip ship sunk off coast Filipinos respected civilian standing status, dldnt Mil themj
Swingtime in
i Ta i if is i; j ir w J -.""""I
The sln.Mg fsvlly of Senawi Glen K. Tayk of Idaho settle down foi
little Jam session at the home of friends In the national capital. Th(
Taylors, hit by .the housing shortage, keep their instruments and baggage
at the friends' home while they themselves live In a nearby hotel. Left
to right: Paul Jon. 3; Senator Taylor; Mrs. Dora Taylor and Arod,
OBITUARY
THOMAS DIXON
Thomas Dixon, 83, a resident
of this community for the past
20 years, passed away at his
home near Central Point, Satut-
day evening. Arrangements are
in care of the conger-moms
chapel.
ELSIE M. ROYSTON
Services for Mrs. Elsie M.
Royston, 20, wife of Victor Roys
ton, will be held in the Conger-
Morris chapel 2:30 p. m. Wed
nesday with the Rev. D. E. Mil
lard officiating. Interment will
be in Logtown cemetery. Mrs.
Royston passed away Saturday.
She was born on Forrest creeK
Ausust 25. 1924. Besides her
husband, she leaves a daughter.
Arleda; her mother, Mrs. fcva
McVay, Jacksonville and three
sisters and four brothers; Mrs.
Lulu Matney, Jacksonville; Mrs.
Josephine Locatelll and Mrs.
Mabel. Culver, Daly City, Calif.;
T-cpl. Chester E. Carter, with
the army in France; Cpl. Francis
W. Carter, Florida, Arthur Car
ter, U. S. army; and John W.
Carter, Medford.
JAMES M. WALLS
The remains of James M.
Walls, 78, Rt. 4, Medford, who
passed away Saturday, were for
warded Monday evening to
Plainview. Texas, by the Con
ger-Morris chapel for services
and interment.
He was born In Arkansas, Aug.
16, 1866 and for many years
lived near Plainview, Texas,
moving to Medford about two
months ago. Ten of twelve chil
dren survive; Mrs. Bessie Cas
well, Mrs. Virgie Baker, Alvln
and L. W. Walls, all of Texas;
Mrs. Stella Stone, James and
Melvln Walls, California; Mrs.
Dealle Hall, Oklahoma, and Mrs.
Zeffie Graves and Nelson Walls,
Medford. 'There are also 63
grandchildren, 14 of whom are
in the service, and 34 great
grandchildren, one of whom is
in the service.
MISSIONARY HELD BY
JAPS, TO SPEAK HERE
Miss Geneva Sayre, who spent
some yeais in China and was
held In a Japanese concentra
tion camp, will speak at the
Free Methodist church. West
10th and Ivy streets, Wednesday
at 7:45 p. m. The public is in
vited to attend and hear Miss
Sayre's thrilling message.
Approximately 35,000 orders
are handled weekly by a typical
army ordnance depot in the
United States.
Washington
(Acim Televhoto)
CHORAL SOCIETY HOLDS
MEETING AT HI SCHOOL
The Choral society under dl
rection of Miss Mabel Nansen is
now holding regular meetings
each Tuesday at 7:30 p. m. in
room 33 of the Medford senior
high school.
There is still an opening for
new voices, especially in the
soprano section. All experienced
singers, both male and female,
are invited to attend. The music
to be sung is selected according
to the vote of the members, thus
insuring that the music will be
as interesting as possible to all
members.
ITALY EDITION OF ARMY
NEWSPAPER IS RECEIVED
A copy of the Italy edition of
Stars and Stripes, army news
paper published for the U. S.
armed forces, has been received
by the Mall Tribune. It was sent
by Sgt. John C. Anderson, for
merly of Medford, The paper is
printed in Naples, where offices
are maintained.
Cloelns time for Sundae Too Late
ro uiaetiry a :ju Daiuraay anernoon
rieaae rememDer.
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Sines 1888
COtlGER
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FUNERAL PARLORS
Sixth and West Main St.
Office of the County Coroner
AMBULANCE SERVICE
Phone 3147
H. W. Conger Carlos W. Morris.
BOY'S GLOVE IS
CLUE IN BRUTAL
OF
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Scranton. Pa.. Jan. 8 (U.R)-
A boy's glove, traced from the
manufacturer to the buyer, led
to the arrest of Myron Semun-J
ohlck. honor student at Vand
ling, Pa., high school and his
confession that he attempted to
assault and then killed Mae Bar
rett, 9-year-old neighbor, girl,
District Attorney Jame J.
Brady announced today.
The 13-year-old youth, a star
basketball player,-confessed to
day to the brutal killing and the
attempted assault of the girl last
Tuesday niaht. Brady a a l a
Semunchlck will be arraigned
in Juvenile court later today.
The youth, who had Joined In
a community-wide search for the
girl when she was reported miss
ing last Tuesday night, was ap
prehended and questioned after
police found a hand glova near
the battered body of the young
school girl.
Brady said state police and
Lackawanna county detectives
traced the glove from a manu
facturer at Galeton, Pa., to
retailer at Carbondale and then
to the boy's mother, Mrs. Metro
Semunchlck.
Wear and tear on the glove
Indicated that It was worn by
a person having a deformed
fourth finaer. Semunchlck has
such a deformity.
MEDFORD SAILOR AMONG
0REG0NIANS IN REUNION
When 11 soldiers and sailors
met recently at an island base
In the south Pacific for an "Ore
gon" reunion, sponsored , by the
Red Cross, one of the 11 was
Ruben Strong, machinists' mate
third class of Medford. The men
posed for their pictures, holding
a bie Oregon sign.
Records at the office of the
selective service board show
that Strong lists Mrs. E. O. Wal-
den, 1715 North Riverside ave
nue, as next-of-kin. He has been
in the navy since September of
1943.
CLOCK KEEPS HENS ON JOB
WoodlnvUle, Wash. (U.B
An electric time clock which
controls the lights in a dozen
chicken houses keeps 35,000
hens on Dr. Walter A. Moore's
farm at peak wartime produc
tion. The clock clicks on light
and rouses the hens at 4 a. m
giving the birds a 13-hour shift.
They then have plenty of time
to scratch around and work at
high production rates, Moore
explains.
Costs
Flight o Time
Medford and Jackson Co. His
tory flam tba flies oi the Mall
Tribune 10. 10. and 34 years
ago.
TEN TEARS AGO TODAY
January 9. 1933
(It Was Tuesday)
Bruno Hauntmann. chareed
with kidnaping Col. Lindbergh's
baby, calll taxi driver "liar"
when ha la Identified aa pas
senger. Loss of control of ell and gas
oline production severe blow to
NRA.
SnoiV now 20 Inches deep on
Siskiyou summit.
Owner of KMED sued by pres
ident of "Good Government
Congress" for refusal to give
time on air.
Federal debt of more than 31
billion dollars predicted by end
of year by treasurer.
Unsettled with rain. High 37.
low tl degrees.
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY
January 8, 1925
(It was Thursday)
Senate passes Underwood bill
calling for private operation of
Muscle Shoals.
No revision of state auto and
gas tax laws by legislature
likely.
Navy secretary says economy
policy of president checks 5-5-3
program. Washington apartment
house owners irked by presiden
tial ending of war time rents.
Rain. High 37, low 34 de
grees.
General
gas now on sale In
city.
Street committee urges plac
ing of waste paper cans on
Main street.
Power of Mussolini in Italy
wanes. Chamber of deputies
stages hot row at session.
Espee
buys 16 new locomo-
fives.
THIRTY-FOUR YEARS AGO
TODAY
January 8, 1911.
(It was Sunday)
Next Friday is the 13th.
County court asked by Eagle
Point resident to lay out a
wagon road to near the Henry
French, ranch.
City election to be held Tues
day.
COPS QUIET HUNTERS
Harrlsburg, 111. (U.R) The
Harrlsburg police force was call
ed to maintain order when a
hardware store put 350 boxes of
shotgun shells, 15 shells to the
box, on sale recently, Approx
imately BOO would-be purchasers
lined the sidewalk In front of
the store and when they couldn't
buy the six they wanted, they
took another size, with the idea
of swapping with somebody who
needed that size or borrowing a
neighbor's shotgun to fit the
shells.
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three) things In mind when making your
final selection
1. How will the funeral expense affect
the future ef these who remain?
2- Will the Memorial selected conform to
the family's accustomed standard of
living?
3. Is the expenditure In keeping with
available funds?
Remember that a CONGER-MORRIS
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vicethe very finest In every case.