Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (April 15, 1952)
FOURTEEN MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Tuesday. April IS. 1952 Veteran Fliers See Error In Harsh Treatment of Men Who Have Lost Flying Urge New New York 'U.B Vet eran fliers, both military and civilian, warned that the Air Force would make a mistake if it dealt harshly with pilots who lose their urge to fly. "They may have good or bad reasons," said Ralph Wright, 32, "but you can't argue away the fact that a man who doesn't want to fly is not as effective as he should be for that kind of a job." Amazed at Handling The Sioux City, la., pilot, s combat veteran of Warld War II and now a first officer for United Airlines, said he was amazed by the Air Force's handling of the case of Lt. James G. Bristol, who may face a court martial because he refused to fly at Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio, Tex. "I don't know the situation there," Wright said, "but when I was in service they Just didn't argue about it ... a man who wanted to slay on the ground was reclassified and grounded. Many Face Similar View Dozen of military and civilian airmen questioned at LaGuardia and Idlcwild International Air port here took a similar view. "The other men in a plane have a right to be considered, said Flight Engineer Harry Metz, Jamaica, N. Y., "and I'd say a pilot who didn't want to be a pilot was a constant danger to other crew members on a ship." The Randolph case involved five other Air Force personnel, and Air Training Command at Scott Air Force Base, 111., dis closed that some 223 officers have asked to be grounded since January 1, because of "fear of flying." Many were not pilots. Bristol said he was moved to ask for reclassification because his wife had "flying nerves." Grounding Understood A navy pilot, called up from the reserves to report to a base in Atlanta, Ga said he under stood his branch of the service still allowed a pilot to ground himself for any reason. "I've got a daughter 4, a boy 3 years old and another on the way," he said. "To tell you the truth, my reaction when I got behind the controls after that many years away was to ask my self ' "What in hell are you do ing here?' " . Andrews Sisters Blot Miss Truman's Name Vancouver, B. C. U.R) The three singing Andrews Sisters from Milwaukee, Wis., left a blot on the name of another singer from Independence, Mo. When the Andrews Sisters signed the City Hall register, their names were opposite the signature of Margaret Truman who sang In the city last week. But somebody slammed the book before the ink was dry. Margaret Truman's name now Is "enrevaL, yltaP, dna enlxaM swerdnA." That's the Andrews Sisters spelled backwards. 'Rembrandt' Next Old Film List Ashland "Rembrandt," mo tion picture portrait of the fam ous Dutch painter, will be shown tomorrow evening at Southern Oregon college. The picture is the third In a "Great Movies of the Past" series cur rently sponsored by the Future Teachers of America club and Sigma Alpha SiRma. Charles Laughton plays the lead role of the Rreat Renins who failed to conform to the stupidi ties, vanities and restricted out look of his contemporaries. The supporting cast Includes Ger- Sacramento, Calif. U.R Ten Air Force officers were for mally accused Tuesday of dis- obeving orders to fly while the Air Force investigated two oth er cases to determine if they merit court martial action. All of the officers are World War II veterans and wear deco rations. They are bombardiers, navigators and radar observers recalled from civilian life after the Korean war began. Cases Investigated Four officers were charged at Randolph Air Force base In Texas with disobeying a superior officer. Two other cases at that base were under investigation. At Mather Air Force base near here, six other officers were un der a preliminary charge of direct disobedience of an order to fly. A board of officers was investigating to see If the men should be court martialed. An information officer at Mather Field said conviction on the charge could bring dismissal from the service and six months confinement. Warned of Imprisonmeni However, one of the officers, Capt. Jerome M. Schechter, 35. of Springfield, N. J., said he was warned the penalty for refusing to fly is five years' imprison ment. The six officers at Mather Field were assigned to ground duty until the board finishes its investigation. They are, in addi tion to Schechter: Lt. John Hock, Chambersburg, Pa.; Lt. James D. Snoddy, Well ford, S. C; Lt. Ralph C. Engel, Cleveland Heights, O.; 2nd Lt. Joseph M. Buscaglia, Chicago; and 1st Lt. Stanley Rosenthal, Philadelphia, The Randolph Field fliers who were formally charged are: Lt, James G. Bristol, 35; 1st Lt. Jack L. Courtney, 27, Apple ton, Wis.; 1st Lt. Robert P. Has brook, 27, Dallas, Tex.; and 1st Lt. Wayne E. Bell, 28, Urbana, 111. Courtney served 10 combat missions In the Pacific. Bell flew 38 missions and Hasbrook flew 35 sorties over Europe and also was In the Berlin airlift. Seattle Bread Price Slated for Increase Seattle (U.R) Five per cent increases In prices of bread and pastries will go Into effect May 10 and possibly earlier under a new price ceiling for those prod ucts, the Office of Price Stabili zation announced Monday. The action was taken to help bakers out of the price squeeze created when wheat and sugar costs Jumped while bakers were operating under ceilings, Leo Wcisfield, OPS district director, said. Crackers, packaged biscuits, pretzels and cookies were not included in the increase, he added. JAPS CONTROL PRODUCTION Tokyo U.R Production of arms and aircraft reverted to Japanese control Tuesday. Gen eral headquarters announced all restrictions on weapons have been lifted. Upwards of lOfl of the most beautiful homes in England and Scotland, with their historic as sociations and famous gardens, will be opened to the public this year by arrangement of British rail. ways. trude Lawrence and Elsa Lan- Chester. The picture will be shown in Churchill hall auditorium begin ning at 7:45 p.m. SPOT NEWS By BOB AND JOE Protection for Your Furs With proper care and storage your furs can remain luxuriously beautiful for many seasons. While you're wearing your coat a few normal precautions will prevent undue wear or damage. But to store your furs properly throughout the summer requires an expert's care, and you will find it wise to enlist our services. Stored with us in our spacious vaults, your furs will stay sleek and bcautiul, insured safe from moths, fire, heat and theft. This summer . . . store your furs with us . . , it's safe and so convenient. MEDFORD CLEANERS 34 N. Holly Phone 2-6500 tor Free Pickup and Delivery Jo I. Burett POLARIZED FUR STORAGI bt. C. Wright Man Feared Dead As Tug Removes Boat From Falls Oregon City (U.R) John W. Bailey was feared drowned Tuesday after the Army engin eers' barge Monticello removed the 36-foot boat on which he had been working from a rock ledge 50 feet over the precipice of Willametle Falls without finding a trace of the missing man. It was first believed that Bailey may have been trapped aboard the Sea Scout vessel Chinook but a search failed to reveal any trace of the Oregon City mechanic. The huge barge, equipped with a clam, hoisted the Chinook out of the falls and placed it on a tug. Then it was beached on a log raft upstream from the falls. The boat was not badly dam aged. Bailey was last seen Saturday night working on the vessel. A witness who saw the boat drift ing toward the falls said its red running lights were burning and that a man's shadow was defin itely discernible. TT THE FACTS ON Roots Motor Company 101 West Jackson at Fir MEDFORD 'e?tfi4- SPORTS WEEK-ALL WEEK MEDFORD WEDNESDAY SPECIALS RAYON BLOUSES Discontinued pattern by well known maker. Red, aqua and kelley in sizes 32 to 40. These are regular $3.98 values. Your choice Wednesday.. 2ND FLOOR $2.49 FLOWERS Extra special for Wednesday, artificial flowers fashioned in tiny bouquets. Perk up last year's dress with one of these colorful highlights. Regu lar $1.00. CENTER AISLE 69c CHILDREN'S SLIPS Children's fine muslin slips with dainty lace trim. Sizes 2 to 12 years. Tailored style by well known maker. Values to $1.00 Wednesday only 2ND FLOOR 69c MOHAWK SHEETS 81x108 Mdhawk sheets, quality guaranteed. 136 thread count. Replenish your linen supply at savings. Regular $2.89 each. On sale tomorrow only LOWER FLOOR $2.19 PLASTIC SHADES An extra special from the appliance department, lower floor. Clip-on Shades for ceiling lights. Durable plastic in gold, pink, green and blue. Regular $1.50 LOWER FLOOR 98c BOYS' SHOES Brown loafers for boys. Sizes 3Vj to 6. Sturdy sole and rubber heel for boys all around casual wear. Values to $6.50. Wednesday only. MAIN FLOOR $4.99 By POPULAR REQUEST Ruby M. Cary, representative for the new Art Rug Needles, will again demonstrate rug-making, bath room sets and bed slippers on our main floor. These rugs are inexpensive, beautiful and reversible. Made from scraps of old or new materials. Supplies needed are needles, cutting gauge and warp. Those of you who missed our last demonstration will be happy to learn that Miss Cary will be on our main floor all week. Needle and Instructions $1.00 Cutting Gauge 35c BUTCHER LINEN Sun 'N Fun Butcher linen in yellow, dark green, red, qrey, rust, white, pink and beige. The ideal fobric for those crisp summer dresses you will soon be making. Only 42" WIDTH 79c MEDFORD tovni-the - dock $3-98 II fl X It WJXA Drest, Rob or Brunchcoot There's nothing like it! It started in Paris and we've brought it to you I A cute-as-a-button dress with the comfort of a wrap around. You're in or out, in a jiffy I In wondrous, ever lasting Sanforized denim. ------ ---- ---.f Quantify Sin Color 2nd Color Choice J 1 1 1 1 1 AddrttL- City. . Ciih D , C.O.O. o Co-Ordinated SEPARATES In Faded Blue Denim You'll find a wonderful selection of Denim play clothes In our sportswear department this year. Season-right practical washable denim styles with zipper plackets, stitched creases, cuffs on all shorts and pedal pushers ond side pockets. So inexpensive and sports-right, SLACKS Tailored for season long comfort, 12-20 $2.98 SLEEVELESS SHIRT Convert ible collar. 32-38 $2.69 PEDAL PUSHERS Always attrac tive, ever active, sizes 10-18 $2.75 CULOTTES Trouser fashion in, skirts. 24-30 $3.98 SKIRT Adjustable tabs to nip in waist. 24-30 $2.98 fa DENIM 4 SIZES 12-20 COLORS: Faded blue Aqua S0.98 The Blue Note Is the New Note
