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FOURTEEN MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Thursday, February 23, 1950 MEDFORD ,TRIBUNE "Evaryona In Southarn Oregon" Read! The Mall Tribune" Dally Except Saturday Publlahed by MPiirnRn PRfNTINa CO. 87-28 North fir St Phone S-8MI ROBERT W RUHL, Editor ERNEST R GILSTRAP Manager HSR R fiREY Advertising Mgr t C FERGUSON. Managing Editor eric ALLEN JR.. City Editor HARRY CHIPMAN. Telegraph Edltoi HENRY L GREEN Sunday Editor OLIVE 6T ARCHER Society Editor GERALD LATHAM Circulation Mgl An Independent Newapaper Entered aa second cla matter at Mediord. Oregon, under Act ol March 3. 1897 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Rv Mull In Advance: nailv mnti fiiinrtav- one ear....!9 00 Dally and Sunday alx montha 4.7b Dally and Sunday three moa 1180 Dally and Sunday one month 100 By Carrier In Advance Mediord Aihland. Central Point. Jacksonville Gold Hill. Phoenix. Talent and on motor routea: Dally and Sunday one year. 112.00 Daily and Sunday one month 100 All Terma Caih In Advance Official Paper of the City of Mediord Official paper of jacxaon vouniy United Preaa Full Leaaed Wire MEMBER Or AUDIT BUREAU Or CIRCULATIONS Advertising Representative: WEST-HOLLIDAY COMPANY 1NL Offlcea In New York Chicago De trolt. San Franclico Lot Angelea Seattle. Portland St Louie Atlanta Vancouver, B C NEWSPAPER BMSHERS ASSOCIATION iMATIONAt IDITOtlAI Flight o' Time Mtdford and Jackion Count Hit lory from the filei of the Mall Tribune 10, 20 and 34 yean age 10 YEARS AGO TODAY February 23, 1940 (It was Friday) Kiwanis club announces first Easter ege hunt in years to be held March 23. Townscnd Youth association organized here with Earle Ficht ner as president. Lost River Dairymen basket ball team clinches AAU league title by trouncing Lewis Super Service. Mrs. Catherine Hall wife of local orchardist, Bragg, dies. George VI' Nielson files for re publican nomination as district attorney here. 20 YEARS AGO TODAY February 23, 1930 (It was Sunday) Young Mexican student held 1 at St. Louis as member of gang Planning to assassinate President oover. . Fishing In Rogue river report ed good for past week. Hundreds attend formal open ing of Beck's bakery building. Medford firemen of early days pian reunion during summer. 34 YEARS AGO TODAY February 23, 1918 (It was Wednesday) Jackson County Business Men s association gives backing to plan of purchasing Sunnysidc Coal company properly near city. O. C. Boggs, Medford, named attorney for stale land board. Medford Choral society organ ized in studio of Mrs. Ed An drews with J. Vilas Beckwith named president. News of 4-H CLUBS Winnie Holds Main Interest Whatever the outcome of today's election in Britain, interest on this side ol the pond will center chiefly in Winston Lhurchill and his dramatic cam paign effort under the Conservative party banner to wrest control trom the Laoontes. e e e e e AUR interest gravitates naturally to the Englishman we know best because the issues before Eng land's 36,000,000 voters, or rather the lines of cleav age between Conservatives, Liberals and Labor, are not too well denned. . For instance, Churchill's advocacy of job secur itv. tax paid medical treatment,, subsidizing of hous ing, guaranty or. prices tor iarm products and even more cradle-to-grave social benefits are looked upon from this land as anything but conservative. e e e I ABOR party spokesmen and even some within "Winnie's" own ranks have criticized his old age pension plank as merely intended to outbid Labor for votes. Churchill's answer to this accusation was to point to his campaign of forty years ago when, as a Liberal, he championed the first old age pension bill in his country. Furthermore, Churchill has pointed out, it was the Conservatives, and not the Labor government, that was first to move for aid to the poor: free meals and free milk for school children being instituted by his party before the war. pONCERNING the matter of British industry's na- tionalization, there is also little of the conserva tive pattern to be found in Churchill's platform. Al though he would halt further action looking toward nationalization, he favors the retention of such indus tries as have already come under government control. HTHE fact that the run-of-the-mill Britisher is be- Tinning to look a bit less avidly toward free government handouts of one kind or another, and think more about what such handouts are costing him in taxes, may be an extremely potent factor in today's balloting. baid one owner of a hundred acre farm near the old market town of Chippenham : "I clear about $1,600 a year but I can't save any thing. Ordinary, everyday things take most of what I make. Ihe income tax, the sales tax, the beer tax, the tobacco tax, the tax on this and the tax on that eat up what's left." AS stated at the outset, it is difficult for Americans " to understand and 'differentiate between Eng land's Labor party, her Conservative party, and her Liberal party, but we do know "grand old" Winston Churchill. How he fares in the voting is the para mount interest, and tomorrow we shall know. E.C.F. Crosstown by Roland elSSrS? 1"" "That cat of Julia'i is always getting her In trouble. Yesterday it chewed up her report card and she had the highest marks in the class!" COMMUNICATIONS Letters to the Editor must bear the name and addresse of the writer although under certain circum stances the use of a pen name or Initial for publication Is permis sible. The Mall Tribune reserves Ihe right to edit all letters Willi a view to clarification and conden sation. Letters submitted for pub lication must not exceed too words Central Point Sewing club met February 20. at the home of Mrs. W. L. Childress, club leader. The meeting was called to or der by President Judee Pnrrish. Pat and Esther Snook volun teered to provide refreshments at next meeting. We were shown how to fit a pattern correctly, also how to make several seams. We are to bring to the next meeting one example of each of the follow ing: French seam, flatten seam and regular or open seam. Refreshments were served For these we wish to thank Mrs. W. T. Parsons and Mrs. S. Skyr man. Esther Snook, reporter. BLACK-EYED PEAS Memphis, Tenn, (U.R) Mrs. Ferrell MeDanlel suggested thai her daughters, 11-yenr-old Marie and seven-year-old, Linda, pop some corn. A long while later, the girls reported that the corn would not pop. Mrs. McDitniel checked and found they were trying to pop a sack of black eyed peas. Current census estimates show populations of 87.00(1 for the Dis trict of Columbia proper and 1. 402.000 for the Washington met ropolitan district. Subscribers To report Improper or non delivery of the Mall Tribune phone 2-6141 before p. m. dully and 10:19 a. m. Sunday. If regnlar d 1 1 r j arrive! shortly after you rail, pleaia noiiiy office, thus eliminating special messenger service. Hiking Growing More Popular "Hosteling," one of the pleasant recreational avenues offered youth in many parts of Europe and to a more limited extent in this country, will find even greater favor in the coming summer. Hosteling low cost hiking or cycling in supervised groups along established routes with overnight stays in shelters maintained by local councils of interested citizens has been enjoyed abroad for nearly half a century. It is strange that the diversion has not caught on more rapidly here in the west where there is such an abund ance of beautiful scenery and other attractions for the traveler be he afoot or awheel. I TNDER supervision of the American Youth Hostels, which has headquarters in New York City, trips have been planned this season to various parts of the U. S., the North American continent and to Europe. They will vary in length from five to ten weeks and costs will range from $115 to a maximum of $780. Hosteling in the U. S., which began in 1934 centers largely in the New England and Great Lakes areas. ACCOMMODATIONS are located in barns and " farm buildings, cabins and private homes, in churches and schools and even in former military lodgings. They are supervised by resident housepar cnts. Possession of an American Youth Hostels pass, which costs $2 to $3 a year permits a hosteler to re main overnight at any hostel in this country or abroad at a charge of not more than 50 cents. Simple living is the aim and hostelers agree to travel by their own efforts, to provide and prepare their own meals, to do their share of "clean up" be fore they leave and to refrain from drinking or smok ing on the premises. A SIDE from its recreational value, hosteling serves a real ami needed role in helping people grow into responsible citizens in our complex world. If more of us would forgo the easy, if hectic, vacation trip by auto and take to "Shank's mare" we would ; be healthier and probably wealthier. E.C.F. 1 Restraint of Trade To the Editor: There is a situa tion existing in the valley I have Been hoping to see some editorial comment on as it puzzles me. I refer to the Medford Gasoline Dealers association's refusal to allow reduction in the price of gasoline and their disciplining of members who do reduce prices beveral times since the war they raised the price to the pub lic claiming it was due to a short age of gasoline but now they will not even let it drop back to war time levels. I am not in favor of a price war such as we saw in the lajU s but I do believe if a dealer can make a living and charge less he should be allowed to set his own price accordingly and give the man, who has seen his dollar buy less each year, a break. More people would drive more miles and they would all sell more of their other products. I would call these dealers act ions a monopoly in restraint of trade on a small scale. I hope you will comment on this or some of your readers will see my letter and give their opinion. Bernard Jensen. Poor Fish To the Editor: If you haven't read the article in the Oregon ian of February 18, under the caption "U. S. Engineers Resent Criticism of Shad, Say Piscal Migrants Enjoy Fish Ladders, you have missed something, o maybe you haven t unless you want to laugh yoursell into a frenzv. The piscatorial migrants of the Columbia haven't anything to kick about they should try the Rogue. For instance two spring Chinook salmon entering the Rogue from the sea are allowed perfect freedom of the bay at Gold Beach, but if he and she wish to travel tip the river to engage in the fine art of propa gation they must lirst play an im portant role in the spring seal rodeo above the bridge at Gold Beach, obtain permits, get their license plates and drivers' li censes which allows them to pro ceed up river to the spawning grounds. To demand these licenses Is like obtaining money under false pretenses, as these fish arc not told of Ihe hazards and per ils which they must undergo be fore they arrive at their rendez vous. They mav expect to battle places like Black Bar. Rainey Falls and Hell's Gate, but they certainly arc entitled to an eas ier access to their destination than through, around or over such places as the Savage Rap ids or Gold Ray dams. And now we are to have an additional hazard at Lewis Creek to further discourage even the most stout-hearted piscatorial amoritas and their consorts, but the engineers.' biologists and fish wardens have put their heads to gether and it is rumored that they have decided to install at each of these dam abortions, lad ders, escalators and elevators or a combination of the three which they will call a "ladesel." At Savage Rapids they already have a so-called ladder and an in clined walk or ramp for apod animals, so the escalator and elevator will be of inestimable assistance to the aged and in firm salmon and those too young to walk. If the poor fish of Rogue riv er don't appreciate this incentive to abolish their diminishing mi gration, let them try the Colum bia and end up in genuine tur bine fish meal. Fred J. McPherson Shady Cove, Ore. How About Cleveland? To the Editor: Mr. Truman in his broadcast February 17 told how bad things were in 1933 or 1932 but he was" careful not to tell how bad things were in 1892 when Grover Cleveland was Then, Coxie got up an army ol hungry men and they marenea to Washington and when they got there they were told to keep off the grass. At that time my boss hauled wheat to Callaway, Neb., 16 miles with teams and wagons and A No. 1 wheat brought only 32 cents a bushel. Of course Mr. Truman did not care to bring up anything about those times, and he did not men tion the awful mess this country is in at the present time. Frank Griffing, Central Point, Ore. Why He WritM To the Editor: In reply to Mr. Caster, I must hay he is mistaken about me hating labor; just the opposite, I honor and respect labor. I fully realize that labor provides everything we have better than the wild beasts or savages. I am, however, in me very unenviable position ot a person trying to leu nis Dest friend his faults. I worked many years lor wages, sometimes fourteen hours a day for $12 a week. 1 want labor to have shorter hours ana good waees. Later I employed considerable labor and never had a strike, so I do know both sides. and it is because labor does not see straight ahead, what is sure to happen, that I feel impelled to sound the warnings. As Gaster said somebody ougnt to speak up. We all know very well no politician, business or professional man, dare open his yap, owing to fear of reprisal. See what is arrayed against Senator Taft for merely standing for law and fair play. He should have gone iurtner and removed special privileges in trust and monopoly. Many of us older people work ed hard at low wages, saved a little money. The New Deal comes in, cuts what we have sav ed right in the middle by chang ing prices to more than double. What I object to is these spec ial privilege laws and rulings for political purposes. It would make no difference where wages were placed, providing they remained there, other things would soon adjust to themselves. But these everlasting strikes and changes are the height of folly, and in the long run benefits no one but injures many. School Sets Lesson Teachers of the beginners' de partment of the First Presby terian Sunday school will ex plain and demonstrate a Sun day school lesson from the se ries, "Jesus, God's Loving Help er," at a meeting of teachers and parents set for Friday, Feb ruary 24, at 8 p. m., at the church. Participating in the demon stration will be Mrs. Marshall Sweet, superintendent of the de partment: Mrs. Wilbur Scalberg, Mrs. George Witter, Mrs. May nard Putney and Mrs. Max Gra ham. Mre. Leonard L. Town, a per sonal friend of the woman who edited the lesson series, will be presented as a new teacher in this department. Mrs. Sweet urges parents of children enrolled in the depart ment to attend the meeting. FIRE MEETING TODAY Phoenix residents will meet at 7:30 p. m. today in the Phoenix Grange hall to discuss fire in surance rates, and problems of the voluneter fire department. A motion picture film and a talk by Eldon Winkley, deputy state fire marshal, will feature the meeting, which is under the sponsorship of the city council and volunteer firemen. Is Today a Gift Day in Your Life? Give All Milk Chotolats by Sociiii.' Quality in every hand-dipped piece! On of 7 Socefe Box Chocoaff FRESH HEARING AID BATTERIES For All Aids Medford Belt-one Hdqs. 214 Leverette Bid., Ph. 2-4262 I doubt very much if the coal miners are saving any more money at S15 per day than they were at $3.50. And if they get $15 a day and a bonus per ton why should not all labor be treat ed alike? If labor cannot see where pres ent trends are leading, surely torpedoes on the track are very much needed. I am past ninety, have nothing to lose, even my life is not worth taking, and if I can toss in a few little torpedoes and warn my labor friends of the dangers ahead and put in a plea for equal laws and opportunities, and may be a few seed thoughts that might ripen when I am gone, I just feel impelled to do it. I may bungle in expressions, but my intentions are to help everybody. Ira C. Jones. Dead line on Classified Ads: 3:3(1 p.m for following dny; 10 am Mon day noon Saturday for Sunday a.m Buy Tickers Now KIWANIS KAPERS 8P.M. FRI.-SAT. t..i.. UI A..J:....:.. "'1' t BROWN'S CAFE II Oregon Girl Chosen Princess At Festival Washington. D. C Feb. 23 (U.R) The Oregon State society has selected Diana Powers of Coos Bay, Ore., as Princess Ore gon in the annual Washington cherry blossom festival in April, Maritime Commissioner Joseph K. Carson Jr. of Portland, societv president, said today. Miss Powers is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred H. 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