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Ell IP FOi mm IP H-Z 1 Youngsters Train For Aid Careers, Seniors Active Uniforms, Camp, Other Acfivities Available By Richard D. J.w.ti Mail Tribune Slf( Writer Are you an in-between-ager, boy or girl, who would like a good basic knowledge oi avia tion? Would you like to wear a snappy military uniform and still be a civilian? Does a summer en campment lor two weeks at an air force base appeal to you? Would you enjoy state (and per haps regional and national) close order drill competition next sum mer? The aviation training is avail able to boys and girls of the Medford vicinity for as little as 50 cents per month. The answer? Become a cadet in jf civil air partol. Caaeis Sought With the summer program par ticularly in mind, the Medford flight of the Oregon wing, CAP, commanded by Lt. Don Stewart, is currently conducting a drive for additional cadets and senior members. What is the CAP? It is a civil ian auxiliary to the air force. It is not military training. Lt. Stew art and the other officers say that parents have no need to fear that their sons or daughters will be "sent off to Timbuktu." During the war the iliers of the CAP guarded this country's shores against enemy encroach ment. Since the war CAP's func tion has been primarily emer gency service, using airplanes and various types of communica tion in mishap and disaster, and working hand in hand with po lice, relief organizations, the air . force and other groups. On Upgrade The Medford flight has strug gled along for about three years and its few senior members feel Medford Tribune Second Section MEDFORD, OREGON, SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 1950 if ic An iUa imaroHa ft lira t? first organized in 1947 at . Central Last spring the unit underwent reorganization, ine xiigm now I . : 1 lO nnriat mam. nas si Btiuur uuu 4.0 iaucv uivhi Trim., nnnuana AnU Mnn UCI9 AUVJ t.lav,iab .uw day at 8 p. m. at the air force reserve Duuaing ai me mumtiyui Since the oeginning 01 ui organization, especially n and 1948, the unit has partici- nntAri under supervision of the air iwrce 9 " iw ""vv Kunta for 4nunofi Airmen ana U naarnhort frnm tht flir fOf of the flight have been restricted by weatner, ana limuea 10 other time off from regular wor they couia gei. A iinlr in a no t innwiiip secona- -r.Jin nnt.i,nrlr hag nnl HoPlI established here, but arrival of equipment is expeciea noon, ac cording to Stewart and Lt. Gay inrlarcnn traininff nffirpf. When uL ...ill ka man. sei up me aianwii - c " ned principally oy irainea caauis CV.lr.inrf faatnro rf thf CAP flight here is its air cadet pro gram. The small, hard-working npnnri nf eoninr mpmnprR is uvji i- ducting one of the most com mendable youm activities i" ! it nffnftn tn imnarl a fnnrlamantol 1 1 n rl Pfstnnd ItlS Of one or mis country s oiggeai m- austries ana services. A 4 aonk uroolrlv fin Co KPIltor members give instruction which includes theory or itignt, struc ture of aircraft, navigation, me teorology, physical fitness, com munications, motors (jet includ es, jaiesi rauar ana huiui y manners. Classes are -made more interesting with jaunts along the Source Of Food To Feed Family Big Problem For Chrysler Plant Striker (Editor'! note: Strlkinc Chryiler workers net their last ray check! lo- day. It may be their last payday tor sometime. What preparations does an auto worker make for a strike? How does ho aet by? The followine story is the answer of one Chrysler worker.) Detroit, Mich.. Jan. 28 (U.R) What are we going to eat? That's the first thing Chester Kwiatkowski thought of when it appeared he was going to have to go on strike against Chrysler corporation. It was a natural question for the 37-year-old machinist. He has six mouths to feed besides his own. But Kwiatkowski has been through strikes before. And so he's been a good customer at the local grocery store lately. Food Stored Up "I've got enough food to last my wife and five kids three weeks." he said. "I hope they'll settle, sooner. But you've got to be realistic. For a couple of weeks now I haven't bought anything but food." Kwiatkowski. who has work ed for Chrysler on and off since 1929, is a leader in UAW local 490 at the Highland park plant. He's head of the kitchen commit tee during the strike the union feeds its pickets and he is run ning for financial secretary of the local. Married 17 years, Kwiatkow ski has five children ranging from 16 to 5. They live in a five room apartment in a housing project. His wife Helen, 38. doesn't keep up with union affairs but she takes a stoic's view of the strike. She has gone through two previous walkouts. Economist's Views -,She said, "I'll live on what we can scrape together no matter how long we strike." Kwiatkowski takes union work seriously. He has an econo mist's views on the petition pro gram his union is seeking. He thinks there's a lot more unemployment than there should be, and the pensions will make it possible for a lot of the old workers to retire. Kwiatkowski thinks competi tion in the industry intense with the new models just on sale will force an early settle ment. "But we're ready to sit it out. The men know what they want. It'll be hard when my cupboard runs out, but the unian'll take care of us somehow. Request For T-H Law In Coal Tiff Tabled Washington. Jan. 28 XU.R) The senate labor committee to day pigeonholed, because of im minent new coal negotiations, a resolution demanding that Pres ident Truman invoke the Taft Hartley law to restore produc tion. Voting 6 to 5 against the republican-sponsored resolution, the committee postponed action "indefinitely for the reason that negotiations are under way." This was a reference to the fact that northern and western coal operations are expected to reopen contract negotiations with John L. Lewis' United Mine Workers next week. Paper Delivery man Rescues Livestock Brooks. Ore.. Jan. 28 (U.R) A newspaper circulation em ployee was credited today with saving the livestock in a barn that burned on the Elmer Hahn farm near Gervais, Ore. Hahn said Lafe Sherwood, of the .Oregon Statesman, Salem daily newspaper, was on his rounds as distribution agent for north Marion county when he discovered the blaze early Thurs day. Sherwood aroused the sleep ing Hahn family, then entered the blazing barn and freed nine head of cattle. San Francisco. Jan. 28 (U.R) Albert W. Gatov was reelected as president of the Pacific Am erican Steamship association at the group s annual meeting here yesterday. , . , FRANK MORGAN HAROLD SNODGRASS .... Funeral Directors Pledged to serve you with The Highest Business Ethics, based on Christian Principles Chapel Mortuary PHONE 2-8030 river once a month during the summer for practice with two way radio field sets. Much of the training is follow ing a manual now being suggest ed for public schools. Orientation in the air, aimed at making cadets proficient as observers, is part of the program. There is considerable flight ori entation in summer months. Three private planes are now available to the Medford flight. Stewart expects a fourth, an air force L-3 (Piper), to arrive at any time. Weather has held up delivery. Seek Objectives Before cadets are tuken aloft they are explained the work ings of the aircraft and shown its primary functions. They pore over maps and familiarize them selves with landmarks or ob jectives on them. In the air they seek out the objectives and, when found, report them and the loca tion back to comrades on the ground. Many flights are over the rug ged Shady Cove, Trail and Butte Falls areas. This training has been provided by senior mem bers without cost to cadets. While a general air education is a primary purpose of the CAP cadet work, local senior mem bers have pointed out that teach ing boys and girls to fly is not a main objective. CAP planes are to be employed for search, rescue and orientation but not for pilot instruction. Only qual ified pilots are permitted to fly CAP craft. May Luin Flying With three private planes on hand, nevertheless, senior mem bers have stated that Medford cadets by sharing some of the expense will have a chance to learn to fly or pick up some pointers if they wish. They have promised that the cadet with the best work and attitude will, as a reward, be taught to fly and enabled to get his private pilot's license. Many cadets look forward to the summer encampment where they get a taste of military life and intensive training for two weeks. Last summer 10 boys of the Medford flight went to camp at McChord air force base, Wash., and one girl, Cpl. Mar jorie Ferris, went to Hill air force base, Ogden, Utah. They all reportedly had a good time. The boys studied airborne radar, ground control approach, instruments, navigation, weather, aircraft structure and theory of flight, power and motors, map and air photo reading, control tower procedure, accident causes, instrument flying and commu nications. Thev were given close order drill and physical training and participated in social activ ities. Advanced Knowledge Stewart said this training gave the cadets more advanced knowl edge than senior members had in some subjects. Medford flight is seeking ca dets to give them background for the 'summer camp and to train them for the drill compe tition. A platoon of 33 cadets is needed for the July and August rivalry. The national champion will contend in the international contest with the title-holders in similar Canadian cadet pro gram. Cadet membership is open to boys and girls between the ages of 14 and 18. Senior members are also wanted. Men-and women more than 18 years of age are in the senior category regardless of qualifications and experience. Applicants are judged by cnar acter, according to Lt. Anderson. A senior member at his discre tion mav take the classwork along with cadets. Seniors and cadets at their own desire may drop out of the flight. Members furnish .their own uniforms. Members Named In addition to Lt. Stewart and Lt. Anderson, Medford flight senior members are Stewart's wife, Lt. Norma Stewart, adju tant and second in command; Lt. Bill Turner, operations offi cer; Lt. Alvin Maple, public in formation officer, and Elmer Nye. . All are fliers. Lt. Anderson and Lt. Maple have been with the flight since its organization at Central Point, Lt. Anderson, a licensed me chanic, has been with Pan Amer ican airways, Western airlines and Piercy field. Turner. was a naval air force radioman and gunner. He is a part time com mercial pilot for Medford Air service and is now witfi the air force enlisted reserve. Mrs. Stew art was in the women's army corps. Sgt. Bob Lowry heads the ca det group and, has been active since the Central Point flight was formed. Other cadet non commissioned officers are Cpl. Ferris and Cpl. James Merritt. "Fills Gap" Senior members feel that their program fills a gap for in-be-tween-agers those too old for some activities and too young for others providing a social outlet as well as training. This is the age of flight and a knowledge of aviation is handy for individuals, especially those of the younger generation, whose lives may become progressively more complicated by the develop ment of the aviation industry and air travel. A cadet might not follow an aviation career but he may dur ing his training develop an ap titude for a related work in which he may eventually earn a livelihood. i fi" j?r SLl psfttiT , ' - pr, -. , n v. Jt ,Vtf ipsr irTr. " h it-. y- "v-w - -? J: v Pages 1-8 ATTEND CAP CAMP The 10 youths pictured above represented the Medford flight of the civil air patrol at the CAP encampment last summer at McChord air force base. Wash. Kneeling,' from the left, are Albert Eaton, Cpl. James Merritt and Leroy Dorf. Standing from the left, are Larry Findley, Arlen Shcppard, Sgt. Bob Lowry, Arlen Ragsdale, James Wright, Warren Andrews and Charles Hewitt. The Medford flight currently is conducting a membership drive in anticipa tion of next summer's camp". (Official air force photo). MEDFORD PHARMACY 127 E 6th Just Off Central 9 A.M. 10:30 PM For Complete Prescription Service DAY Hfn Night and &SUs CaM 2-6253 If No Answer Call 2-8582 Prompt Free Delivery Baby Needs Sick Room Supplies Rentals JIM GORDON Bidgood Hudson Medford'i Own Modern Pharmacy YOUR -RQSfeE DEALERS TAKE PLEASURE IN PRESENTING TO YOU The CROSLEY ' COOKING SCHOOL' and Home Freezer Demonstration TOMORROW, MONDAY , Starting 2 P.M. In the Social Hall of the YMCA Bldg. 522 West Sixth Street t . ; l MISS JEAN WIEGAND Conducted by MISS JEAN WIEGAND Crosley's Home Economist Plan NOW to attend and learn how YOU can cook foods more economically and yet retain all important vitamins and minerals . . . See how you ccn make kitchen work a job you'll never shirk with the new modern step-saving, time saving and energy-saving Crosley Kitchen Appliances. i SEE this demonstration of advanced methods in modern cookery presented by Crosley's widely known home econ omist, Jean Wiegand. The new 1950 Shelvador Is roomier up to 23. more refrigerated space in the tame size cabinet easy to use, easy to reach, no stoop ing clear to the floor. All space it at the "CONVENIENCE LEVEL." And there't a new easy-to-clean "Butter Safe" with individual tem perature control. Holds a full pound of butter at the consistency you want for easy spreading. 9 There't a new rearranging shelf, a gencrous-tize-mcat-holder and not one, but two vegetables critpers. Come in See it now! Made only by Crosley. T. M. Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. Everyone Invited to Attend This School as Guests of Acme Hardware Co. 3 West Sixth Street Medford Rogue Service & Supply Co. 8th and Front Stt. Medford Crain & Mohr Hdwe. 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