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Fast Congressional Action Seen on Bill To Increase Social Security Payments Washington U.PJ Fast action li promised on a bill to raise social security payments. Spon ors said they are sure it can be made law at this session of Congress. The measure was Introduced by Chairman Robert L. Dough ton, D-N.C., of the House Ways nd Means Committee. Dough ton called it non-controversial and said Congress "can and should" enact it before adjourn ment. Extra Payments About 4,500,000 persons al ready retired and drawing old age and survivors benefits would get extra payments of at least $5 per month. Some 60,000,000 insured persons hoping to retire in the future would get Increases of not more than $5 per month. Doughton emphasized that the it For CONTINUED EFFICIENCY RE-ELECT GEORGE R. CARTER COUNTY CLERK Paid Adv. increases would cost the taxpay ers nothing. He said also they can be financed without increas ing the present 1.5 per cent con tributions made by employer and employee. The Ways and Means Com mittee probably will meet on the bill in closed session late this week or early next week. The Doughton bill would: 1. Raise benefits for practical ly all retired persons now on the rolls by $5 a month or 12V4 per cent, whichever is larger. 2. Increase the present "bene fit formula," to give a maximum extra payment of $5 per month to those who retire in the future. Benefits Increased 3. Increased proportionately the benefits for wives, widows, children, and other categories of beneficiaries. 4. Raise from $20 to $25 the minimum benefit for a retired person and from $150 to $168.75 the maximum for a family. 5. Raise from $50 to $70 per month the sum a retired person may earn from a part-time job without jeopardizing his social security payments. 6. Give men in military serv ice since June 27, 1950, credit for earnings of $160 per month. Boy Scout News Phoenix Cub Pack 15 Leland Mentzer of Medford high school conducted a meeting of the Phoenix Cub Scout Pack 15 Thursday evening at the Pres byterian church. He showed a collection of rocks and explained the forma tions. Some were unusual speci mens which Included the thun der egg and different types of petrified woods. Cubmaster Jack Hoffbuhr gave awards to Jimmy Bohls, Roger Kelsoe, and Ernest Bolz, whe received year pins; Jackie Hoffbuhr, Douglas James, Jef frey Knope and Jimmy Martin, silver arrows; Jimmy Scott, den ner stripe and silver arrow; Lew is Cook, assistant denner stripe; and Mrs, Allison Knope, who was given a den mother's pin. illy THIRD IN ROW - Brig. Gen. Haydm L. Boatner (above) was appointed commander of Koje Island prisoner of war camp. Gen. Boatner takes over from Brig. Gen. Charles F. Colson, who was placed in charge when Communist prisoners kidnaped Brig. Gen. Francis Dodd. Work Progressing On County Roads Work progress on several Jackson county road projects was reported Tuesday bv Coun- ty Engineer Paul Rynning. He said that a contractor, R. E. Meade and company, started on the Oak street bridge in Ash land this week, and that the county would start oiling var ious county roads as soon as the weather would permit. Rynning noted that the oiling had been planned for this week but weath er conditions made it impos sible. Work is also progressing, the engineer said, on the bridge near the Butte Falls hatchery, and the Pleasant creek bridge above Wimer. Another major project under way, he added, was the condi tioning of the Old Stage road near Gold Hill. Washington Pack 6 The Cub Scouts of Washing ton school Pack 6 will meet Thursday, 7:30 p. m., in the school gym. It is a regular meet ing and all member Cub Scouts and parents are invited, accord ing to Cecil Nelson, leader. Washington U.R) The White House Tuesday added the area around the Little Missouri River in North Dakota to the territory eligible for federal flood relief. Dead line Sunday Classified! Is al nooti Saturdays. BIRTHS BLACK To Mr. and Mrs Walter, 1066 Ellendale drive, May 11, 1952, a boy, BV lbs., at family home. CORWIN To Mr. and Mrs. James H., 16 Mistletoe street, May 1.1, 1052, a girl, 8 pounds, at Community hospital. McELROY To Mr. and Mrs Wayne. Box 534, Central Point, May 13, 1952, a boy, 6V4 pounds, at Community hospital. 1 tn?AU WSUt A "Wonder" for a "Wonderful Week-end" or traveling ... An out standing new ensemble ... Smart beige washable linen with contrasting bra trim used as a suit or dress with two different tops ... or combine as a clever Sports Ensemble with pedal pushers! 4-PIECE MATCHING SET Skirt Jacket Pedal Pushers Contrasting Sleeveless Blouse 4 Striking Ways to Wear It . . . Complete Set 22.95 Armed Forces Day Scheduled Friday The third annual Armed Forces day will be observed this year on May 17, it was an nounced recently by Secretary of Defense Robert A. Lovett. No plans for -a local observance of the special day have been report ed here. Responsibility for all Armed Forces day activities In the eight western states has been assigned to the 6th Army, with headquar ters at the Presidio of San Fran cisco. Official slogan for the day will be "Unity Strength Free dom." Lovett's announcement stated that the occasion will be "a time ly opportunity to demonstrate the close working relationship of the armed forces, to give the public a broad view of the na tion's defense strength and em phasize the democratic ideal to which our efforts are dedicated." Brookings Azalea Festival Due Soon Brookings The annual Brook ings Azalea festival and free bar becue will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 31 and June 1, it was announced here today. A spring flower show will be con ducted by the Azalea Garden club during both days of the event. Coronation of the festival queen has been scheduled for 11 a.m. Sunday in the outdoor amphitheater of the Brookings park. The queen's banquet will be held Saturday evening at the Chetco inn. Two dances have also been scheduled for Saturday night. Outdoor devotional services will be held Sunday nfcrning at Azalea State park with all de nominations taking part. The barbecue will be open to the public immediately following the church services. Wednesday, May ! 1351 MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE SEVEN Spraying for Pea Weevil The time to spray for pea weevil is when the peas first come into bloom, according to County Horticulturalist C. B. Cordy. Recommended Since many are coming into bloom now, the agent recommen ded the following application also be applied a second time five days after the first applica tion: one heaping tablespoon of 50 per cent DDT to one-half gal Ion of water. If there are signs of any aphis, a tablespoon ot Black Leaf 40 can be applied in the same spray to each 2 gal lons used. FOR A VOICE IN YOUR COUNTY GOVERNMENT Vote for Robt. L. "Bob" Brantley FOR COUNTY JUDGE MAY 16, 1952 He Will Hear All Who Come Before Him Vote 11 IX for County Judge Fd. Pol. Adv. Brantley for County Judgo Comm. Us. Mail Tribune Want Ads ' Use Mall Trlbun. Want Ail 'I WE ARE TIN PAUL HA VI LAND r ) REPUBLICAN FOR DDnsTrmnOT ATTTT(IDffiMElY We urge you to vote for a man of high ethical standards and superior experience in legal training, law enforce ment and county administration. Paul Haviland has firmly stood for, and will continue to stand for fair and impartial treatment of all, regardless of race, creed or political affiliations. Jackson County NEEDS continued efficiency in the office of District Attorney, and that means re-election of Paul Haviland! APPLEGATE ED KUBLI Rancher MRS. LEE PORT LESLIE JACOBSON Farmer DOROTHY JACOBSON LANCE OFFENBACKER STELLA OFFENBACKER J. A. "JIM" O'BRIEN JOHN O'BRIEN HARRIET O'BRIEN ASHLAND JIM BUSCH Auto Dealer ED SINGMASTER Insurance BEN T. LOMBARD Lawyer JESSE LOMBARD HARRY A. SKERRY, JR. Lawyer MARGARET SKERRY PHIL STANSBURY Insurance MARSHA STANSBURY WILLIAM BRIGGS Lawyer DOROTHY BRIGGS JOHN COTTON Lumberman GEORGE SENNATT Lawyer LINN HOWARD Finance LYNDEL NEWBRY Orchardist CENTRAL POINT GUY TEX Insurance EAGLE POINT GEORGE BOWERS Farmer HARVEY BOWERS Farmer FRED LUY Cattleman TOM SHEARIN Banking Business DOROTHY SHEARIN WILTON WHITE Rancher ROY ASHPOLE Merchant MRS. ROY ASHPOLE EVAN L. MOORE Dairy Farmer HAZEL MOORE HAL GROW Grocer JACKSONVILLE JOHN NIEDERMEYER Farmer MEDFORD DICK WOODCOCK NINA CHURCH T. J. HIGHT ROBERT W. SLEETER M.D. JIM MILLER Stockman PHILIP B. LOWRY Lawyer ED C. NILES Retail Lumberman CURT HOPKINS Insurance BERT ROBERTS Office Manage. FRANK APPLEGATE Carpenter GEORGE W. PORTER Lumber Sale. PAUL WALKER D.D.S. PAUL SELBY Business Man SHADEY WAKEFIELD Draperies MRS. G. Q. D'ALBINI RAY L. CASTERLINE M.D. NAOMI H. VANDYKE WILLIAM A. SABEL Adjuster JACK WALKER Auto Dealer GENE ORR Furniture Man ROBERT FRAME Trucking COLE HOLMES Insurance W. J. WARNER Retired TUNY BULLIS Trucker CLAUDE HOLMES Oil Distributor BOB RECTOR Furniture Dealer HAROLD HOLMES Fruit Packer GEORGE M. ROBERTS Lawyer FRANK HUMPHREY Auto Dealer ROBERT AGARD Merchant MARGARET FABRICK ADRA WALKER 1 LUCILLE M. RICE EDWARD J. FELDMAN Merchant E. RON RICE Business A. A. LAUSMANN Lumber JIM ROOTS Auto Dealer BRUCE STANLEY Dentist PAUL MEYERS Accountant JOHN C. BOYLE Engineer NINA BOYLE STANLEY C. JONES, JR. Lawyer EDWIN R. DURNO M.D. RUSSELL G. BARNES M.D. G. W. KELLINGTON Lawyer EDWARD BRANCHFIELD Lawyer OTTO J. FROHNMAYER Lawyer MARABEL FROHNMAYER WARREN G. LESSEG Lawyer HUGH B. COLLINS Lawyer RICHARD L. SLEETER M.D. LAWRENCE W. BUONOCORE, M.D. TONY MANNO Merchant LEE MELLISH Dentist JOE NAUMES Orchardist ALLEN R. SMITH Retail Lumber A. NORTON SMITH Retail Lumber MORRIS B. LEONARD, SR. Mer FLORENCE LEONARD cha.it MORRIS B. LEONARD, JR. Mer JOAN LEONARD chant FRANK J. VANDYKE Lawyer MIKE BECK Baker EMIL MOHR Merchant STAN PHILLIPS Veterinarian GORDON HUDSON Pharmacist NINA McINTOSH Orchardist. ROBERT E. McINTYRE Real Estate BOB KENNEDY Furniture PAUL ANTONY Contractor MYRON ANDREWS Real Estate LLOYD WHITESIDE Contractor JOHN HARBISON Insurance JOE McDUFFIE, JR. Restaurant RALPH SEELY PORTER J. NEFF Lawyer BOB LUCAS Lumber RAYMOND A. MIKSCHKE, Merchant J. W. McDUFFIE, SR. Restaurant L. A. McCORMICK Grocer ROBERT W. SHEPHARD Insurance LOLETA J. SHEPHERD JOSEPH F. FLIEGEL Lawyer PAGE STAUFFER Truck Driver ED CHESNEY Grocery Employee MARGARET CHESNEY JAMES DeCOURCEY LOIS DeCOURCEY BURDETTE DODGE Orchardist PHOENIX DAVID LOWRY Orchardist MARY LOWRY BERT B. LOWRY Orchardist PROSPECT BRUCE GRIEVE Cattleman ROSCOE LARSON Grocer DEWEY HILL MARY GRIEVE Resort Operator AL SELBY Grocer HARRY HART Grocer SAMS VALLEY C. W. "BILL" DUGGAN Rancher SHADY COVE ERNIE SEGESSENMAN Sawmill EVE SEGESSENMAN Operator TALENT L. S. TIEGS Farm Bureau TRAIL CLAUDE CLOSE W. D. WERT Grocer PAID ADV. HAVILAND FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY COMMITTEE i
