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Subscribers To report improper or non-deliv-ery of , The Mail Tribune phone 2-6141 before 6:45 p.m dally and 10:30 am Sunday. ; - : ; . If regular delivery arrives short ly after you call please notify ef fice thus eliminating special mes senger service. -..--X ' Medford United Presa Full Leased Wire Second Section MEDFORD, OREGON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1954 Pages 1-8 mmmmm 1 United Press FulJ Leased Wire - V .V 1 v i tr v i V $10,000,000 Loss Caused by Blast Chicago (U.R) Two men were killed and two injured in a generating plant explosion that caused an estimated $10, 000,000 damage. The blast rocked the six story. Commonwealth Edison plant in suburban Stickey late Sunday night, sending chunks of metal and stone flying through the roof and walls. The dead -were identified as Clarence T. Jorgensen, 36, Ever green Park, 111., an engineer; and George A. Thorsen, 34, Oak Lawn, a turbine operator, watt generating unit exploded as engineers fed steam into it. Cause of the blast was not known. An eyeiwtness said the blast blew out the whole south sec tion of the giant plant, which had taken seven years to con struct a cost of 100 million dol lars. The entire plant, which had a capacity of 640,000 kilowatts, was knocked out of commission. Other plants would be able to supply the lost power to Chicago Authorities said a 100,000 kilo- and suburbs, the spokesman said. Christmas Tree Fire Danger Cited; Tips For Safety Listed Bells Annual s ii m 7, Every Lamp in Stock Reduced A wide variety in prices and styles to cheese from Reductions as low as o rrn Bells HOMEWARES Corner' South Central and Eighth The essence of Christmas, for many people, is centered in the Christmas tree, with its shining lights and ornaments. But beware of those decora tions. '' A young couple and their 7-week-old baby were severely burned when a spark, apparently from a defective lighting set, ig nited their tree last year in New York City. A mother was burned rescuing Cyprus Peaceful Following Rioting Nicosia, Cyprus (U.R) Peace returned to Cyprus Monday after a weekend of anti-American and anti-British rioting in which three rioters were wound ed and nearly 100 arrested. British authorities dismantled barbed wire barricades and lifted stern anti-riot measures throughout the colony. The island returned to nor mal as suddenly as demonstra tions boiled up Saturday against the United States and Britain. . British troops opened fire in Limassol and police fired tear gas in Nicosia in their efforts to stem the outbursts. ; Gov. Sir Robert Armitage sternly declared to would put down any further threats to peace. But the emergency ord ers banning meetings of more than five persons, which were issued yesterday, now have been withdrawn. Dry Kiln Operators Slate April Meeting The seventh annual meeting of the Western Dry Kiln clubs will be held in Klamath Falls next April, according to T. E. McGraw, Phoenix. Plans for the . meeting were made by officers and program committee members of th Southern Oregon-Northern Cal ifornia Lumber Seasoning club. Men from all western states will attend. Technical discus sions of lumber drying problems and visits to the area's mills will feature the session. . Further information may be obtaned from McGraw, Box 166, Phoenix. ' r ft ft ft ft JUST RECEIVED! Another LARGE SHIPMENT! -UP. IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFTS O Table Lamps O Floor Lamps O Night Stands O, Hassocks O O o o Smoke Stands End Tables Table ; Groupings Cedar Chests I We Offer You An Additional CSEE)1I(CTDW ON ABOVE MERCHANDISE UNTIL CHRISTMAS! SAVE! SAVE! 4 ft SAVE! OPEN EVERY EVENING UNTIL CHRISTMAS! 101 S. RIVERSIDE MEDFORD PHONE 2-6882 4 her children f r o rri a fire in Brockport, N. Y., which started when their tree caught fire. A faulty tree light plug seemed to be to blame. Flames destroyed all the family's Christmas gifts. 40 Routed v In South River, N. J., a fire routed 40 people began : when sparks from a toy electric train beneath it ignited a Christmas tree. X In Union, N. J., 2 families were made homeless from a fire which spread from a blazing Christmas tree. Evidently orna mental lights had overloaded the circuit,, which caused the fire.,. , ! These are just a few examples of last year's tragic holiday fires. Despite repeated warnings, there probably will be similar trag edies this year. . Ignites Easily Key to the trouble is the tree itself 'filled with pitch and resin and extremely combustible. It ignites easily and burns so furiously that it is virtually im possible to put out . the fire quickly. As a protective measure, many local fire departments now offer to flameproof Christmas trees. If. your town offers this service, " take advantage of it. out in any case, protect your icuimy oy loiiowmg tnese pre cautions recommended by the National Board of Fire Under writers: . ; 1. Choose a small tree rather than a large one. .. - , . 2. Store it outdoors until a day or two before Christmas.. 3. When you brine it in. stand it in water and set it in a cool part of the house, away from radiators, heaters and fireplaces. Don't let it block an exit. Reminders . ' When you decorate your tree, remember these things: 1. Be sure every lighting set and electric cord you. use is in good condition' no worn or frayed wires, no loose sockets. (Naturally, you never use can dles!) ... 2. When you buy. new sets or cords, ; look for - the .UL" label. The ones that bear it have passed Underwriters' Laboratories tests for fire and shock hazards.,, 3. Provide a switch some' dis tance from the tree for turning tree lignts on and off. Fireproof ing -Advised " 4. Ornaments should all be made of fireproof materials like metal or glass. . Never decorate with' cotton or paper unless they are labelled "fireproof or flameproof' . , . : 5. Never set up electric trains under the tree. - ' Even when your tree is safe as you can make it, take these added precautions as long as it is in your home: 1. Don't let gift wrappings pile up under or near the tree. ' 2. Don't leave tree lights burn ing .when no one is home. ; From time to time, see wheth er needles near the lights have started to turn brown. If so, change the position of the lights. When needles start .to fall, take the tree down and discard it outdoors!," k. 8 OFFERING "about $3,500,000" to purchase Cleveland Indians, Joseph Cole, owner of automo bile sales agency and key manu- , facturing firm, awaits decision of baseball club directors who , meet, .to ."seriously consider" offer. (International Soundphoto) Repentant Father ing Admits Slay Los Angeles-(U.R) Four mur der charges were . expected to be, filed today against mild-mannered Harold Oilar, : 39, who is accused of hacking his wife and three children ' to death after a family Christmas party. Dep. ': Dist. Atty. John W. Loucks of ' nearby Pasadena, where the brutal slayings oc curred" Sunday, said he would file murder charges against the repentant rug merchant.' Oilar confessed to the killings yesterday in the prison ward of Los Angeles County Hospital where he was taken after trying suicide by inhaling gas. Doctors worked for hours to save his life. He told police he bludgeoned his wife and children to death with a boyscout axe, after they all sang Christmas carols to gether Sunday, because finan cial reverses made him fear for their security. . The rug merchant said, he bolted front bedroom to bedroom and beat to death his wife, Grace, 39, his two daughters, Janet, 9, and Marthat, 7, and his son. Randy, 12. "I'm sorry it had to. end this way," Oilar wept. "Please; put me out of my misery. I was afraid to live. And I knew my family couldn't live without, me to provide for them. I loved them dearly. . "My only defense,' he sobbed, "is to get out of this world and make room for normal people I only have one thing in' mind. I want to die." " License Inspector- I v Loses His License j ' Indianapolis, Ind. (U.R) " Ivan Kernolde, who conducts drivers' tests . for the Indiana Motor Vehicle bureaulbst his driver's license for a year; Mon day for reckless and drunken driving. , .. ; McLAfN'S Drug Centre 8 North Central PENNYWISE Trade Fair - 323 East Main St. "v Give her the perfect color accent 'in 'one of eight handbag' , ; accessory colors, : . : exclusively Enger-Kress. In beautiful saddle calf, $6 ; matching key case, $!.. ws tax. iff? Give hint the new. "Album" . . - ?nd give him the only vallct designed foe . his real needs y Holds 20 photos or cards, yet slim and " trim. In pi&lin or . morocco, $7.50 ; calfskin,. $10. Matching coat wallet in calfskin, $7.50. , Pros tax. , ' . 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