Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, July 03, 1950, Image 1

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Newspaper Page Textwm SB MX W urn Hi ( DEFENDERS REST Holding the Republic's flag, two retreating South Korean soldiers rest near Suwon, Korea, before regrouping for a stand against North Korean Invaders, who were one mile away when this photo was made. Korean War Seen Possible Death to Excise Tax Slash Washington, July 3 (UK Public demand for excise tax cuts and a veto threat seemed likely today to warm a cool senate reception of a proposed increase in corporation taxes. But the Korean war could kill the tax revision bill completely. Democratic leaders warned that prolonged fighting could mean even higher taxes. The finance committee sched uled a meeting to discuss the house-approved measure and planned to set a date to start for mal hearings. Elsewhere in congress: Both Parties Have Say Politicking Congressional candidates from both political parties were ready to make a campaign issue of the Korean war. Democrats called for "na tional unity" behind President Truman's bold stand. Republicans agreed to that but no more. They broadened their attack on administration far eastern policies pre-dating the South Korean invasion. Crime The senate's special crime investigators announced they will hold hearings later this month in Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago and Miami in the course of their $150,000 in vestigation. Truman, Johnson Eye Far East Battle Maps Washington, July 3 (U.R) Defense Secretary Louis John son, armed with a military map of Korea, brought President Tru man up to date today on fighting in the far east. Johnson, Under-Secretary Stephen Early and Gen. Omar N. Bradley, chairman of the U. S. joint chiefs of staff, "briefed" the president for 25 minutes at the White House. Johnson said Mr. Truman would be briefed daily from now on. Johnson, Early and Bradley vere calm and assured. Johnson paused in the White House re ception room to photograph a snoozing reporter with a camera. CAP Cadets Leave by Air for Drill Contest Medford's drill squadron of the civil air patrol left at 8:20 a.m. today for Ogden, Utah, where they will participate in a regional drill competition. They were representing Oregon, hav ing won the state championship from Portland last month. A big C-46 airforce reserve transport plane from .the Port land airbase picked up the youngsters and their leaders at the airport here this morning The group is expected to re turn some time after B p.m. to day. About 35 cadets were ex pected on the jaunt, under the leadership of Lt. Don Stewart Federal Court Jurors Released From Duty Paul Hanlin, deputy United States marshal here, reported to day that all cases scheduled to be heard in federal court July 6 have been settled. Jurors who were called for that date are re leased, he said. Weather HHITT: Mntllr Hear ihln lontchl and Tueidav tvrrpt tt-altf-rrd clmtdt and thun drrhnMers over mnunUIni Turtdar afternoon. Continu ed warm. Temp. 1 Hltht YMtfrdJtr ton ftt this Murnlng y,T 1 , I Mcnw RadithTeleohoto) Hearing Scheduled On City's Budget For 1950-51 Year A hearing on proposed oper ating expenditures of S597, 995.98 for the city of Medford for the fiscal year 1950-1951 will be held during the regular city council session at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, at the city hall. General fund outlay approved by budget committeemen for the new year Is $399,670. Operating expenses outside the general fund would be $42,887.50 for parks and swimming pool, $74, 854 for the fire department, $60,785 for the police traffic de partment and $19,799.48 for the library. Tax Levy The general fund levy planned is $154,200 which would be $30 within the six per cent limita tion. Outside this will be levies of $72,000 to retire bonds and $13,099.48 for the library, mak ing a total of $239,299. Also to be raised by taxes is a four-mill fire department levy and one mill park levy. Estimated receipts and cash on hand for the new fiscal year total $245,470. Among items in the general budget are $60,895 for police, $50,100 for general administration and $124,760 for public works. Reserved for the emergency fund is $10,000. U. 5. Navy Looking For Subs Off Korea Washington, July 3 (U.R) The navy today was reported to be on the lookout for sub marines in Korean waters. This apparently is a chief rea son why the navy is reluctant to discuss its role in the Korean fighting. So far, it has men tioned only two operations the bombardment of the eastern coast in the Sam Chok area by the cruiser Juneau and the destruction of five of six North Korean torpedo boats by an unidentified U. S. vessel. The navy has declined com ment on Russia's far east naval strength, saying the Soviet Un ion has managed to keep the information hidden rather well. Bend Budget Election Scheduled on July 1 I Bend, Ore., July 3 (U.R) Bend's twice-defeated 1950-51 budget in excess of the state six per cent limitation will be sub ject to a vote again July 11. The pared budget will be $16,579.77 less than the original estimate of funds needed to car ry on city business in the com ing fiscal year. Voters rejected the budget at two special elec tions last month. Lost Girl Found Safe After 50-Man Search Longmire, Wash., July 3 (U.R) A four-year-old girl lost In Mt. Rainier National park since yes terday afternoon was found to day by two Tacoma, Wash., men. the ranger's office here re ported. A ranger said the girl, Marcel la Ramiskcy, was in good condi tion with no visible cuts or abrasions but was taken to a doctor's office at Buckley for examination. The ranger did not identify the men who found the girl. Forest rangers and soldiers, assisted by bloodhounds, had searched the bcar-infcsted Car bon river area of the park for the girl who strayed from a family picnic. Medford 45th Year. 8 Pages TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DEATHS EQUAL RECORD SET IN U. S. LAST YEAR Nearly 300 Killed In Traffic Mishaps Since Friday Night No Fireworks Deaths Or Heat Prostration By United Press Traffic accidents killed Amer icans at the rate of one every 14 minutes today as the nation swung into its Fourth of July celebration. The death rate was equal to that of last year's, when a new high in holiday slaughter was recorded. Mora Heavy Traffic Safety experts feared it would go even higher because traffic will be heavy tonight and to morrow night on most high ways. United Press compilations showed that 286 persons were killed in traffic accidents be tween 6 p. m., local time, Fri day, and 10:30 a. m. today. Reports from UP bureaus showed that 450 persons had met violent deaths during the period, including 81 drownings. Airplane crashes killed 11 and miscellaneous accidents 72. No deaths were reported from either fireworks or heat pros tration. 385 Deaths Expected The National Safety council had predicted that 385 persons would die in highway- crashes in the 102-hour period from 6 p. m. Friday to midnight Tuesday. That would have been a death rate of 3.77 per hour. Actually, the death rate was running more than four an hour. Despite the hazards of crowd ed highways, Americans turned out by the millions, grimly de termined to enjoy the holiday as a respite from the gloomy in ternational news of the past week. Many had to return to work for today, complicating the traffic situation. Plan No Mobilization Of Reserves in Week Washington, July 3 U.R Defense Secretary Louis John son today scotched reports that a partial mobilization of reserves is slated to get underway this week. "Nothing like that is" in pros pact at the present time," John son told reporters. The defense department also threw cold water on the reports. A department spokesman re issued Johnson's statement of June 28 in which he said that "It is not contemplated to call the reserve components to active duty in the foreseeable future." NOT TO MEET The new organized naval re serve electronic company will not meet this evening due to the holiday, according to Lt. Edward O. Leonard, commanding officer. The next meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 10. All men in the company must attend to take physical examinations which will be given by a team to be sent down from Seattle headquarters. Fifty men with flashlights searched along the swollen, swift-flowing Carbon river all night without results, and Park Supt. John Preston said 115 sol diers from Fort Lewis. Wash., had Joined the search this morn ing. Two bloodhounds from Cen tralia. Wash., were unable to pick up the tot's scent immedi ately. The girl, Marcella Ramiskcy, became separated from her mother. Mrs. Kay Ramiskcy of Fairfax. Wash., about 5 p. m. Sunday while on a holiday out ing near the junction of Carbon river and Chonuis creek in the extreme northwest corner of the 241,525 acre park. MEDFORD, OREGON, F PROTEST U. S. ACTION IN to protest measures taken by the Youngster Drowns In Orchard Home Irrigation Ditch Kerry Michael Wilkins, year and a half old son of. Mx.-iuid Mrs. Fred Wilkins, Bandon, drowned in an irrigation ditch along Orchard Home drive here early yesterday, according to Coroner Carlos Morris. The youngster, who with his parents and two other children was visiting his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Wilkins, 2049 Orchard Home drive, ap parently fell into the swift wa ter of the full ditch at about 10 a.m. He was missed about a half hour later, and the family start ed searching for him. The body was found a block away at about 11 a.m. A Conger Morris ambulance resuscitator and a doctor's injection of adre nalin failed to revive him. Litwiller Funeral home, Ash land, is in charge of arrange' mcnts. Forest Men Again Urge Fire Caution State forest patrolmen and Rogue River national forest fire protection officials Joined today in a renewed plea for fire cau tion in southern Oregon's forests over the July 4 holiday. The warm and pleasant holi day weather has helped to dry the forests out, they reminded, and it would be easy for a dis astrous fire to gain a foothold. Fireworks especially are a danger, they said, and asked that they not be used in forest areas. Pilot From Portland Lands on Nevada Road Portland, Ore., July 3 U.R) A Portland pilot, missing four hours on a flight from Portland to Lakeview, Ore., yesterday, made a safe landing near Win nemucca, Nov., the civil aero nautics administration reported today. CAA officials said Guy Ful ton, 40, of Portland said he ran out of gat after overshooting the Lakeview airport and landed his light plane on the highway about 60 miles north of Winne mucca. He was alone in the plane. Salem, Ore., July 3 U.R) A crowd of nearly 2,500 is expect ed at Champocg August 6 when state employees and members of their families picnic at the his toric spot on the Willamette river. Radio Highlights "Lindy" Sales, on of the boosters of the Pee Wee Bast ball league and coach of the Phoenix entry, will appear on Dick Schuchard's "Breakfast Sporii Page" Wednesday at 7:45 a. m. on KYJC (1230 kc.) MONDAY, JULY 3, 1950 , win uric n KOREA Germans In the Soviet sector united states in Korea. &ign reacts: to enforce the peace." Diplomats Indicate Since Red Invasion Washington, July 3 (U.R) U. S. diplomats showed more optimism today than at any oth er time since communists invad ed Sotith jfeorea." They believed the United States still faces severe military tests, but has overcome the greatest diplomatic dangers. Despite reports that four planes marked with the red star of Russia were operating July 4fh Events Set at Ashland Ashland, July 3 A record crowd jammed Lithia park here Sunday to enjoy the day-long program of events, picnic or join in the barbecue. Today's crowd, not expected to be quite as large, was fea tured by many children who were to participate in various contests during the afternoon. The Fourth of July celebra tion will get off to a start to morrow at 0:30 a.m. with a grand western parade on Main street, and down Helman street to the junior high school. At 11 a.m. a band concert will be given In the park band shell and at 12 noon a barbecue will be held in the park. The Ashland Riding associa tion sponsored rodeo and races will get under way at the asso ciation's grounds north of Ash land, at 2 p.m. Evening programs at the park will include an organ recital at 7 p.m., a band concert, 8 p.m., final grand fireworks display at SOCE Pear bowl, 9:30 p.m. A Jaycee street dance on the Plaza blocks'will continue from 9:30 p.m. to 12 midnight. The riding association's queen and princesses will preside at the rodeo tomorrow afternoon and queen candidates of the Jacksonville Gold Rush Jubilee queen contest will be intro duced. Portland Area Given Big Fireworks Display Portland, Ore., July 3 (U.R) Residents of a southeast Port land neighborhood got a free pre-holiday fireworks show yes terday when a $2000 stock of pyrotechnics was unintention ally set off. Multnomah county sheriff's deputies believed a carelessly thrown small firecracker started the explosion. Alw destroyed was a tent valued by Owner Richard Allen of Salem at $1000. GOV. McKAY APPOINTS Salem, Ore., July 3 U.R) Gov. Douglas McKay reappoint ed I. A. De France of Salem to day to a five-year term on the state public employes retirement board. De France represents em ployes on th board, In Tribune No. 86 (Aetna Ratiio-Tetphoto) of Berlin rally at the Lustgarten "Truman tnreatens witn war, More Optimism of South Korea with the North Korean air force, there was a growing be lief here that Moscow will keep hands off even if the commu nists lose... . Officials would not comment on dispatches from the Korean front that 1L-10 reconnaissance planes with Russian markings took part in a raid on the Su won airstrip. But U. S. officers have dis counted or denied previous re ports that Russian pilots have Joined the battle. Since all North Korean planes are Russian-built, it was considered possible that the four bearing Russia's red star may have been put into use without bothering to paint on the North Korean insignia. The optimism here sprang In part from: 1. Overwhelming world sup port for U. S. intervention in Korea. 2. A hope that the strong western stand will discourage Russia from adventures likely to touch off a general war. Seek Six Teen-Agers After Guns Hurt Two Vancouver, B. C, July 3 (U.R) Six teen-agers were questioned by police today as officers sought to track down the hoodlums whose blazing gunfire terrorized downtown Vancouver Sunday Two men were wounded by bullets and three were knifed in a wave of violence. Ray Moss, 28, was shot in the leg and Lome Campbell, 29, was wounded in the face as the gunmen opened fire. Later the hoodlums shot up street lights and fired into a passing truck. Knifed were Campbell, E. R. Koontz, 58, and Mike Kilroe, 36. They were also gashed with broken beer bottles. si! Emergency Board Supports Civil Defense Plan With $25,840 Fund Salem, Ore., July 3 (U.R) The state emergency board, call ed Into extraordinary session here Sunday, threw Its full sup port behind Oregon's stepped-up civil defense program with a quick and unanimous appropria tion of $25,840, all that was re quested. Gov. Douglas McKay, who called the Sunday meeting, told board members that Oregon's air raid warning and ground ob servation preparedness efforts were lagging behind those of Washington and California and attributed the shortcoming to the face the 1949 Oregon legis lature made no appropriation to carry on the work of the state civil defense agency which It au thorized. Washington and California bav adequately financed their NOON EDITION Oregon Death Toll Two From Mishaps, Two in Drownings Police Report Unusual Calm on Most Highways Portland, Ore., July 3 1U.R) Oregon's holidav death toll stood at four today. Drownings accounted for two of the deaths and autos two, Charles S. Longfellow, 63, of Lakeview, died in the North Bond hospital yesterday. He was injured in a two-car crash on the Umpqua river highway a mile east of Scottsburg. Indian Crushed A 30-year-old Navajo Indian, Eddy White, from Farmington, N.M., was crushed to death at The Dalles. Police said the In dian apparently was sleeping under a truck trailer and was crushed when It pulled out of the yard. Kerry Michael Wilkins, 1V4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilkins of Bandon, drown ed yesterday In an Irrigation ditch on his uncle'a farm near Medford. Drowns in Surf Ronald W. Miller, 11, of Ore gon City, drowned In the surf at Oceanslde Saturday. State police yesterday report ed an unusual calm on most Oregon highways as far as acci dents were concerned. The po lice said the steady streams of cars heading for the beaches, mountains and cities holding spe cial events celebrating the Fourth were orderly and that a minimum of chance-taking was reported. Two Firemen Injured In Fire at Gresham Grcsham, Ore., July 3 (U.R) Two firemen suffered slight in juries yesterday while fighting a spectacular blaze that leveled the sawmill unit of Barger Mills, In corporated, causing an estimated $100,000 damage. Flames were visible for more than 10 miles as the sawmill quickly became a heap of ashes. Debris, carried into the sky on flaming clouds of smoke, show ered most of Gresham, near Port land. Witnesses told police the fire started in a railroad siding at the mill where four railroad cars were being loaded with finished timber. All the cars were de stroyed. The Injured firefighters, both from Multnomah county fire dis trict No. 9, were Solon Spencer, 22, and Capt. Don Brown. Spen cer was overcome by smoke and Brown suffered a foot injury when red-hot timbers crashed to the ground from the roof of the building. WASCO DEMOS ELECT The Dalles, Ore., July 3 (U.R) The Wasco county democratic central committee today an nounced the election of L. V. Broughton as chairman in a meeting during the week-end. civil defense, the governor indl- cated. Said McKay: "I am not the least bit Jittery, but I feel that we would be dere lict In our duty by not moving forward on the premise that 'any thing can happen'." Jack A. Hayes of Salem, dep uty director of Oregon's civil de fense agency, told the board that a federal outline of vigil defense procedure was still lacking but was expected by September I. He said Oregon already had a skeleton civil defense set-up with several of its subdivisions in fine shape. He said the plan of operation of ground observers would differ from World War II in that volun teers would be confined to homes located at high points instead of being stationed on a 24-hour Americans Rushing To Help Republic's Stubborn Forces Line North of Suwon Held by South Korea Tokyo, Tuesday, July 4 U.R Hard pressed South Korean forc es clung stubbornly to outflank ed Suwon today, beating off communist attempts to encircle them before onrushing Ameri can troops could come to their rescue. Gen. Douglas MacArthur'a headquarters announced that the Korean republicans still were holding a line north of Suwon, 20 miles south of Seoul, and also held the town of Inchon, the port of Seoul, 25 miles northwest ot Snwon. Three Columns Move Three North Korean columns, each reported to contain some tanks and artillery, were slash ing southward In the region east of Suwon. The headquarters communique said they appeared to have reached towns to the southeast of Suwon. The South Koreans fell back on Suwon after abandoning their crumpled Han river de fense line at the outskirts of Seoul under relentless commun ist pressure. Field dispatches reported U. S. ground forces, including armor ed units, were rushing north from the provisional capital city of Taejon, 70 miles south of Su won. All available trucks and trains were speeding the Ameri cans northward for a head-on collision with the communists. Clash Today Expected Officials predicted that the Americans and North Koreana would clash today, U. S. Inde pendence day. But MacArthur'a communique reporting the southward push of the commun ists east of Suwon, said only: "The enemy ' utilized every available means of transporta tion to expedite the movement of the columns. Apparently thle was an attempt to outflank and encircle the South Korean forc es prior to the arrival of United States reinforcements." The communique also said South Korean reinforcements were moving north in an attempt to contain the communist threat east of Suwon. ' The North Koreans forded the Han river just east of Seoul in the vicinity of Kwangjang and advanced south and south west toward Suwon in two small parallel columns eight and 12 miles east of Suwon. Switchmen's Strike Still Not Settled Chicago, July 3 (U.R) Gov ernment mediators failed to settle a strike of AFL switch men against five western rail roads but reported progress to day in efforts to avert a nation wide walkout of trainmen and conductors. The switchmen's union re jected a government appeal to end its eight-day-old strike but offered to send enough men back to work to move "essential material." A railroad spokesman termed the union offer "utterly imprac tical" and said "it Is impossible to try to run half a railroad." John Thad Scott Jr., new chairman of the national (rail way) mediation board, appealed to the union to call off its strike because of the "critical" Korean situation. JULY 4 HOLIDAY In order to permit Its em ployees to observe the holi day. The Mail Tribune will not publish on Tuesday, July 4. around-the-clock basis in obser- vation towers. To an observation by Frank Van Dyke, Medford, speaker of the house, that if one of the coast states falls down in setting up civil defense, the entire plan for western states will fail to func tion," Hayes added: "In building up this CD group, we are not primarily protecting ourselves, It is a co-operative movement in which we are pro tected and in turn protect others. Should any enemy planes, for instance, swoop over the north pole and head for the states, British Columbia would warn Washington. Washington would prepare and pass on the warning to Oregon, with latest observa tions. Oregon would prepare and pass on the warning to Cali fornia, and ao on."