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TROOP RETURN IS BITTER JOKE, LETTERCLAIIVIS Lack Of Transportation Dis illusioning Men Writes Sgt. Eddy In Philippines "Demobilization and the get ting men home movement as it stands in the Philippines is a big joke," wrote Sgt. John H. Eddy, former employee of California Oregon Power company in a recent letter to Seth M. Bullis, Copco division manager here. "I hate to see this sort of thing hap pen because it is making bitter men out of so many of the boys who have slugged it out for two or three years through the heat and jungle of the Pacific war," Sgt. Eddy continued. Sgt. Eddy's letter stated that all of a sudden it seems that the army has become concerned that the men have just the right kind of a boat before going back to the states. Army officials say they can carry only a handful of men on some of the ships for such a long journey, the letter said. "Try and explain that to the men who spent 12 to 30 days packed like cattle into the holds of Liberty Ships or anything else that would float during the in vasion of Luzon," Eddy continu ed. Now these Liberty ships are going back to the states minus all the equipment they carried and carrying as many as 30 pas sengers with them. Try and con vince the high point men that at least 300 passengers couldn't be carried on the Liberty ship, the sergeant wrote. Excuses To Men "The war department and big brass have lied and made ex cuses to the men here to pacify the people at home and it doesn't make a healthy condition," Sgt. Eddy stated. A Lt. Col. Davidson said he could convert a Liberty ship to a troop ship in 72 hours and after so much pressure from the men, headquarters conceded to let them try it, according to the letter. They beat the time by quite a margin and made it pos sible to carry 500 men on the ship. Now three more ships have been alloted for reconversion, Eddy wrote. Several thousand men of the engineer units, who are lying around doing nothing, have signed petitions to work around the clocktq reconvert the ships, it was stated. If there was a job to be done in the Philippines now it would have a different angle but there is no task that a few men couldn't handle and many units numbering hundreds of men are 1946 Mercury Showing Here Ill j " I S"n niiiiiii in iiiiiift -a 'TiuiitiuuMi Mii'ijif''iM'''''1fM r - 1 r" s I THE 1946 The new 1946 Mercury will be on display in Medford Fri day, according to Arthur 'Wine- trout of Crater Lake Motors, Ford, Mercury and Lincoln- Zephyr dealers. The showing will be held at the Crater Lake showrooms at Ivy and Sixth streets. The new Mercury, according to Winetrout has a heavier, low er and wider appearance, result ing from a wider hood and a re-designed front grille. The new grille consists of die-cast, verti cal louvres extending across the front. The lines of the hood orna ment also have been changed to connote fleetness and beauty. Seperate "M ercury" and "Eight" nameplates have been added, and mouldings have been widened all around the car to ac centuate the length and low cen ter of gravity. The new Mercury is available in eight exterior colors, with harmonizing instrument panels, upholstery and trim. Two distinctive interioi treat- MERCUnr ments are used. One features gray-green broadcloth upholstery and a modernistic gray-green lacquered instrument panel with contrasting plastic trim. Doors are paneled with gray-green art leather. The other interior features rust brown cord upholstery with a golden brown lacquered instru ment panel and brown art leath er paneling on the doors. Engineering knowledge gained during research and production of wartime goods is reflected in the mechanical changes incor porated in the 1946 Mercury engine. These Include such outstand ing features as tri-alloy bearings crankcase ventilation, improved oil pump, four-ring aluminum pistons, and interchangeable cyl inder heads. Riding comfort is the new Mercury has been increased through redesigning of the springs. The spring leaves are thinner and their number has been increased. just lying around, Eddy claims. "The folks at home keep writ ing about the wonderful things the wai department is doing and that the soldiers will be home by Christmas or right after the first of the year but here the men sit with nothing to look forward to," Eddy wrote in the letter. "There just isn't anything right about it when we know what can be done and what is being done along these lines," he con tinued. Visits Prisoner Camp Eddy wrote that he recently had the occasion to visit a Japa nese prisoner of war camp where some 80,000 Japanese soldiers and civilians were imprisoned. According to the letter, Eddy once had the opinion that they were a crafty, smart race but after seeing them work and see ing their daily life hejiow thinks they are just a little above the animal. Even the officers weren't capable of sound, in telligent thought, Eddy stated. Speaking of General Yama shita, Eddy wrote that the gen eral has his own private quarters with clean sheets, mattress, springs and several orderlies to wait on him. He and his staff have a separate mess and enjoy cold beer and other luxuries "a little ridiculous to us but guess that is the professional soldier's caste system," the let ter concluded. AIR ACCIDENT RATE UP AS OLD HEADS DEPART Washington, Dec. 13 (U.R) The army air forces today ac knowledged that its accident rate in the United States has gone up as a result of the dis charge of experienced personnel: It announced that army planes throughout the country were be ing given "shakedown" inspec tions in an effort to check the increased rate of accidents. 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BY NEXT SEASON If present plans can be car ried out, Girl Scouts of the Med ford council area will have their own camp established by the camp season next summer, Girl Scout leaders and workers were told at the annual meeting held Monday afternoon at the Metho dist church. Mrs. Scott Davis commissioner, presided. Report on the camp was given by Allan Perry, chairman of a camp committee for the council, other members being Karl Jan ouch, Mrs. Leonard Carpenter, Frank Runtz, Mrs. Everett Fa- ber, Mrs. W. H. Reichstein, Mrs Scott Davis and Mrs. Kenneth Denman. Perry stated that the site selected was on the south east shore of Lake o' Woods and that the partly developed loca tion had been made available by the Rogue River National Forest service. Has Water System The site has a water system garbage pits and other rudimen tary developments. Perry said, and added that it was presently intended to construct a tempor ary mess hall and cook shack and tent floors for use this com ing year and more permanent buildings when material and funds are available. The site is composed of 40 acres, and addi tional land will be held for later use. he said. Principal speaker was Miss Harriet Vernon, Seattle, wasn., came advisor of the regional staff, who told her audience that outdoor camps were one of the best means of carrying out the Girl Scout objectives of happi ness, character and good citizen ship for girls of America. Miss Vernon declared that outdoor camping gave the girls an oppor tunity for democratic experi ence, to develop initiative and resourcefulness and that camp ing fostered a love of the land "which we are in danger oi los ing." Operation Outlined Miss Vernon outlined the man ner in which the camps are oper ated, dwelling on the staff and programs. Mrs. C. A. Meeker gave the invocation and Mrs. Davis in troduced the luncheon commit tee, headed by Mrs. Lucille Mc Kimie. Standing committees were introduced, including Mrs C. A. Thatcher, program; Mrs. M. N. Hogan, organization; Mr3 L. A. McCormlck,- public, rela tions; Mrs. Meeker, training, and Mrs. Everett, established camp. Mrs. Don Robins read "A Lead er's Lament." At the annual business meet ing Mrs. C. A. Thatcher was elected secretary of the council and Mrs. Allan Perry, treasurer A commissioner, and vice-corn misisoner and standing commit tees will be named later. MORE RAIL CARS TO HAUL FORCES Chicago, Dec. 13 U.R) American railroads soon will divert 1,000 more coaches to transport returning servicemen from Pacific coast ports, Vice President Charles H. Buford of the Association of American Railroads said today. Buford, who met with military officers here yesterday, said that diversion of additional coaches would make a further reduction of 14 per cent in the number of railroad seats available to civil ian travelers. December, Buford said, prob ably will see a new peak in the movement of returning service personnel. REDS INVITE NEWSMEN TO TOUR GERMAN AREA Berlin, Dec. 13 U.R The Russians tonight invited 20 American correspondents on the first tour of Soviet-occupied Ger many, to be held within the next few weeks. Not all American correspond ents in Berlin were included in the invitation. Among the corres pondents for more important U. S. publications who did not re ceive invitations were represen tatives of the International News Service, Time magazine, News week, the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Daily News. There are 15 minerals classed as "rare earths, ' ot wmcn oniy cerium and its salts, used in Hlnsi Umn rnrhnnm and A fi'" ' . -K mildew preventive, are of com mercial value. A Blended Whitkty S0.8 Proof 6S Grain Seutral Spirit Kirury DiUilling Corp, Linjitld, Pi. Let's Get Associated EXPERT LUBRICATION NOW AVAILABLE Brake Work Tune-Up Light Repairs Tire Repairing JACKSON STREET SERVICE S2S No. Central Textile Black Market Blamed In Nationwide Clothing Lack New York, Dec. 13 (U.P.I The U. S. treasury, the department of justice and the office of price administration moved jointly to day to smash a gigantic black market in textiles which they held partly responsible for the nationwide clothing shortage. A federal grand jury was im paneled to hear evidence against alleged illegal operators in the 511,000,000,000 a year textile industry. Attorney General Tom Clark said the black market was di rectly responsible for the cur rent scarcity of clothing and household goods. He said the king's violations of textile ceil ing prices have jumped as high as 200 per cent since V-E day. He charged an Impatient buv Ing public with partial responsi bility for the thriving illegal business which he termed a se vere threat to the stability of the national economy and the value of the American dollar. The grand jury will hear evi dence gathered by U. S. Attor ney John F. X. McGohey and a special staff of investigators, in cluding agents of the treasury and the OPA. Clark said the jury was ex pected to hand down important indictments and that the govern ment would demand substantial jail sentences and heavy fines for those convicted of OPA price violations and resultant Income tax evasion. LAW TOE! RAIL Washington, Dec. 13 (U.R) President Truman today signed into law a bill which will end rate reductions allowed the gov ernment for transportation of army and navy personnel and property on "land grant" rail roads. The measure becomes effec tive Oct. 1, 1946, except in cases where previous contracts have been made. In those instances the special considerations end with the contracts. The legislation wipes away the last privilege reserved by the government when it made land grants to assist the building of railroads, mostly in the west. ACADEMY APPOINTEES MAY BE 24 YEARS OLD Washington, Dec. 13 (U.R) President Truman today signed legislation temporarily advanc ing from 22 to 24 the age limit for appointees to the U. S. mili tary academy. RECLAMATION AIDE Washington, Dec. 13 (U.R) President Truman today an nounced appointment of Michael W. Straus, assistant secretary of the interior, as commissioner of the bureau of reclamation. Straus, who resigns as assistant secretary, will succeed Harry W. Bashorc, who is retiring. A course especially for wool growers will be given in Janu ary, 1946, at the University of Wyoming. Thursday. Be. IS, 1945 MEDFORD MAIL-TRIBUNE FTFTEEH URANIUM BONUS URGED Washington, Dec. 13 (U.R) Sen. E. P. Carvllle, D., Nev., to day suggested government bonuses for persons who dig cover deposits of uranium, the metal used fn making atomia bombs. REAL ESTATE 0 JJWHS 0 o. Prompt and friendly attention Low Interest rates R1PAY AT ANY TIMS WITHOUT PtNALTY The First National charges no brokerage, no commissions You nd not b a depositor to borrow from this bank FIRST NATIONAL BANK OP PORTLAND Mtmbtr Ft4trl Dtptilt IntMronit 6trportfA SEE IT NOW The 1946 LEEICIIRV is at your Dealer's ! 1 fflftl ' ""fm s aiif" A DIVISION OF FORD MOTOR COMPANY Thin Is it! The new 1946 Mercury. A big, smartly styled beauty and it offers so much morel Inside outaido you'll find newness averywherol . . . New roomy, luxurious interiors! Easy, restful riding comfort! Oversized brakes that are sure, quiet and smooth. There's power, plus and with it an economy of gasoline and oil that will make owners of Ughter cars envious . , . Your Lincoln-Mercury dealer will b happy to tell you much more about the new 1946 Mercury. Sea him today. Tiiiuh ,,,.TH( FORI) snot ,,,, CBS, Tundayt, 10-10:30 P.M., E. S.T. THE FORD SUM1AY EVENING HQV n .... AI1C, Sunday t, 8-9 P. M., E.S.T. See the New 1946 Mercury at GRATER LME MOTORS YOUR FORD, MERCURY and LINCOLN-ZEPHYR DEALERS SIXTH AND IVY Art Winetrout, Mgr. PHONE 2297
