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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 31, 1954)
TWO MEDFORD (OREGON) Snow May Up Traffic Toll Over Week End; Extra Caution Urged By UNITED PRESS The devastating effects of the winter's first major storm threatened today to raise the to tal of highway deaths during the New Year's week end. The lethal blast which roared out of the Southwest Tuesday, wound up with a barrage of snow, sleet and freezing rain in the nation's Northeast late yes- terdayv At Least 57 Deaths It left a wake of at least 57 deaths and heavy snow covers in much of the nation's midsec tion. The snow, along with slush and ice-slicked roads,- created traffic hazards from Wisconsin through Kansas and into Texas and Oklahoma, where drifts had marooned thousands of motor ists for a time. . Six Ashland Young People Gei Fines After "Beer-Bust' Six Ashland teenagers appear ed in district court this morning and were fined on charges grow ing out of a pre-Christmas "beer bust." Each of the six was fined .$50 and court costs on charges of illegal possession of alcoholic beverages. A seventh person, picked up .in connection with the case, was .arraigned ia district court yes terday on a charge of contribut ing to the delinquency of a 16- year-old boy by giving the youth beer. The man, Aaron Francis 'r.ontrv 25. of 42Vz Third St.. Ashland, was bound over to the grand jury aad bond: was set at $1,500. Fined in Court The teenagers fined in court today were Darriel Ray Hargis, 18, a Navy man, whose home is .at 405 Liberty st., Ashland; William Henry Church, 19, of 968 East Main St., Ashland; Stel la Gloria Bell, 19, of 357 Walk er ave., Ashland; William Jud son Hayes, 18, Ashland; Richard ' Allen Therres, 19, a Navy, man whose home is at 2349 Highway 66, Ashland, and a 16-year-bld Ashland youth. I, Five other younger juveniles have been turned over to county In ordering the fines, District Judge Rawles Moore said "I am not going to require restitution. .1 think the families of those in volved should voluntarily go to the owner of the property and pay for the damage done. It is usually done that way." Damage to property in which the party was held without the owner's knowledge or consent is estimat ed at $100. Bob Smith Elected Active Club President Bob Smith was named presi dent of Medford Active club at the semi-annual election of offi cers held Thursday at the Jack son hotel. He succeeds Bob Stewart. Smith is cochairman of the 1955 Jackson County March of Dimes campaign and is associat ed with Central Supply of south ern Oregon. - Other officers named were Earl Fichtner, vice-president; Russell McKechnie, secretary; Charles Dorrel, treasurer; Tom Reecler, historian, and Bill Du haime, activator. New members of the board of governors are Stewart, Russell DeForest and Joe Clark. The new officers will be in stalled early in January. 'Joe Must Go' Club Guilty of Violations Baraboo, Wis. (U.R) Circuit Judge Bruce Beilfuss today found the Joe Must Go club guilty on 21 counts of violating state laws and fined the anti McCarthy organization a total of $4200. . Dist. Atty. Harlan Kelley said he would issue warrants charg ing all officers and directors of the club with similar offenses. The club, which sought un succesfully last spring to remove Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy from office through a recall election; was charged with contributing money from its funds to local Joe Must Go units and with pay ing for advertising material used in the recall drive. Sergeant Obeyed; Guardsman Discharged Pirbright, England (U.R) Guardsman Jonathan Pilkington deserted the Irish Guards eight years ago because "the sergeant major told me to get out of his sight, so I did," he told a court martial. Pilkington said he did not try to hide but lived openly under bis own name and became a pro fessional rugDy piayer, ouxer and wrestler and offered press clippins to prove it. ; MAIL TRIBUNE The National Safety Council predicted before the storm hit that traffic accide.nts would kill 240 persons in the nation be tween 6 p.m. tonight and mid night Sunday. , Police and safety officials throughout the nation pleaded with motorists today to take it easy on making New Year's whoopee or if they don't to let someone else take over the steering wheel. Extra Police Forces Many state and city police forces were ordered out in full strength to patrol streets and highways as the new year be gins. Orders were given to be especially tough with drunken drivers. Police in the San Francisco Bay area counties set up road blocks to screen out "hilarious holiday drivers." Maximum po lice strength was ordered at Los Angeles, where 1600 drunks were arrested during the Christ mas week end. The safe driving pleas didn't dim Americans' plans to wel come 4n the new year in style. Celebrations Differ Merry makers with money U. spend could cavort in -swank night spots where the bill start ed at $25 a person and kept go ing up. Others' planned to take part in mass gatherings such as the traditional jamboree in New York's Times Square, while thousands more will attend the annual football bowl games to morrow. - v Another great body of Ameri cans, however, will welcome in the new year with prayer. In Chicago four hour "watch night services, were scheduled in Methodist and Catholic churches and in synagogues. Sheppard Assured Of Time Extension Cleveland, O. 4U.R) A de fense claim of "newly-discovered evidence" insured convicted wife-killer D. R. Samuel Shep pard today of at least another nine days in the county jail here rather than behind the cold grey walls of the Ohio penitentiary in Columbus. William J. Corrigan, chief de fense councel for the young osteopath convicted of the July 4th murder of his pregnant wife, Marilyn, refused to reveal the nature of the "new evi dence'' at Thursday's hearing on three motions dealing with a new trial demand. One report said it was a claim that new in formation had been uncovered about a suspect previously clear ed by Cleveland police. , Common pleas judge Edward Blythin ruled the defense case will be heard Saturday morning, Jan. 8. The 31-year-old brain surgeon will remain in the coun ty jail here until the hearing. Gloria Vanderbilf, Sinatra Attend Show New York 4U.R) Gloria Van derbilt Stokowski, who an nounced yesterday she had left her 67-year-old conductor hus band, Leopold Stokowski, at tended the opening of a new Broadway musical last night with crooner Frank Sinatra. The willowy, 30-year-old heir ess to five million dollars spent most of yesterday denying a new romance was the reason for the breakup of her nine-year mar riage to the internationally famed musician. She also spent at least a part of last night explaining there was no romance between her and" Sinatra. "Please don't misunderstand this," she said as she arrived with Sinatra for the opening of Truman Capot's new musical "House of Flowers." "I don't have anything to say now. Give me a break, please." Lumber Firm Agrees ; To Hourly Wage Boost Forest Grove U.R) The Dia mond Lumber company of for est Grove and Tillamook . said today it agreed to the IVz cent hourly wage increase recom mended by the seven-man gov ernor's fact-finding panel. Roy Gould, general manager, said a new agreement effective from Jan. 1, 1955 to April 1, 1956, had been negotiated with the CIO Woodworkers local here for 112 employees, and with the independent plywood workers union at Tillamook for 346 em ployees. V ttlu5lG Friday, December 31. 1954 Halbsoini's Forecasts . (Continued from Page 1) bankruptcies, .Washington will frown on large mergers arid con solidations. , - 32. GENERAL REAL ESTATE SALES. The time is already past due when real estate prices should have been falling. Only a fear of World War III and easy credit have prevented this. There fore, I forecast that a downturn in prices cannot long be post poned. 33. URANIUM , CRAZE. The , greatest speculation ' will take place in the seeking and trading of land with uranium prospects. This is now centered in Colorado, Utah, and vicinity; but I fore cast it will spread in a limited way to many other states and even to "offshore" property. It could exceed the gold rush of 1849. Another demand will be for woodlands which can be bought for a few dollars per acre. 34. COMMERCIAL FARMS. These have suffered a decline in price as a result of the slump in agricultural prices and farm in come. Unless more will be done politically for the farmers next year, I forecast that the recent decline in commercial farm prices may continue during 1955. Subsistence farms on the fringes of larger cities should hold up well in price as migration toward the suburbs continues. 35. VACANT LAND IN CITY AREAS. With the exception of parking lots, city vacant land should experience a continued slow reduction in price during 1955; but no marked change in suburb an vacant land, except for parking. I am very bullish on land anywhere suitable for parking. 36. BUSINESS PROPERTY. I foresee little hope for improve ment for such, property in the larger cities during 1955. Business property in the suburbs has not been so inflated, and therefore will not be so vulnerable to declines and high taxes. 37. INDUSTRIAL BUILDING. The construction of new indus trial plants gives every indication of continuing to mark out a downward course during 1955. I forecast that the brightest spot on the construction horizon for next year is the prospect for in creased municipal construction schools, hospitals, etc. 38. RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION. The building of new homes has held at very high levels during 1954. Although I expect the trend of new home prices to be downward during the year 1955, -they will still persist' at very high" figures, at least during the first half 'of the year. New homes will continue to be the choice of purchasers, even though older homes give better values.' 39. TAXES. The Eisenhower administration has clearly recog nized that expanding business and increased expenditures for plant and equipment are the true sources for rising employment and more jobs. I forecast a continued aim during 1955 will be to have taxes aid business and thereby help employees to more and better jobs. I 40. INCOME TAXES. I forecast there will be no further relief, in 1955, of the double-taxation feature on dividends or of the 25 per cent capital gains tax. Furthermore, corporation income taxes will not be permitted to decline as scheduled next spring. I fore cast that, unless business slumps more than I anticipate during late 1955, there will be no reduction in personal income taxes next year, except to correct some technical errors. Any relief for the individual "small" taxpayer will be saved until the election year, 1956. - 41. POLITICS. The really big political news of 1955 will not be made by -the laws that will be enacted, but by the tremendous preparations for the 1956 presidential campaign. Those who, claim that President Eisenhower , is at heart a liberal and will get along well with the Democratic Congress should remember the lessons of politics. ' 42. WORLD WAR III. In my opinion, the initiative in interna tional affairs still rests with Russia. The Kremlin is not yet ready for an all-out attack and no one in the West wants World War III. Malenkov is now pushing a "Peace Offensive." I am referring here to the year 1955 over the long term, I still feel that a major holocaust is inevitable, but I forecast no World War III in 1955. 43. FOREIGN AID. Our foreign efforts during the year -Will continue to aim at plugging the leaks and building new dikes against the flooding tides from the East. I forecast we will work hard to build up Europe, with Germany as the core; but Russia will make spectacular gains in the Far Eart, particularly in India. 44. FOREIGN COMPETITION. As Germany rearms and the Brussels Treaty' Organization goes into gear, I forecast further 'im provement in Europe. Competition from European manufacturers will, however, intensify. Reciprocal trade deals will be pushed. I would not be surprised to see a decline in our exports in 1955 and an increase in imports. ' - 45. CHURCHES AND CHARITIES. I forecast that the spiritual awakening which started in 1954 will continue into 1955 with an increase in church members. This is a very important sign. Gifts to charities will also increase, due to the more liberal allowance on taxes, up to 30 per cent, provided 10 per cent goes to churches, scnoois, or hospitals. 46. TRAVEL AND SPORTS. spent on travel and sports in 1955. new industry and should especially benefit Florida, California, Arizona, New Mexicfi, the Great . Lakes region, New England, and the Northwest. 47. NEW METALS AND ALLOYS. Next to air conditioning, I expect great growth in the use of new metals and alloys. I fore- i 1 i. 1 L 1 :n 1 .T i . n . . uusi me icue-uieicus siui:as will ue suugm m lyoa as Were tne oils in 1954. ,' . : 48. ADVERTISING. I forecast business spending in this field will increase further in 1955. It not only is the salvation of indi vidual businesses, but is the "best, stimulant for national pros perity. ' 49. POPULATION. I forecast the population will continue to increase during 1955, with a growing percentage of young people between 18 and 22. This means a greater demand for clothing, col lege education, and especially for new school buildings. 50. CONCLUSION. Develop Faith, Meditation, Health, and Good Works with more attention to your family to create re serves for real trouble which some day will come. Go to church! New! HAND and BODY LOTION with the heart of Lanolin - TOO ' iViix. plusU You've seen it in trie fashion : magazines. You can buy it here now! The remarkable new lotion that both softens and tones your skin. Use Desert Flower Hand and Body Lotion- all over you after every bath.You'll feel your skin respond like flowers wel coming rain. And you'll be delightfully scented with the rue Desert Flower perfume. 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Other evening courses include philosophy, creative writing, orchestra, several physical edu cation courses, and Spanish. A-total of 177 courses are among offerings of the college, with the possibility of more be ing added to meet the demand. Lionel Barrymore's Nurse Willed Estate Hollywood U.R) Florence Wheeler, 40, who nursed Lionel Barrymore during the veteran actor's final illness, today was named sole beneficiary of his $25,000 estate. Attorney Gordon W. Levoy, who submitted the will for pro bate in Superior Court, said the estate wt;s comprised mostly of music royalty agreements, art works, books, an automobile, and a small acreage at nearby Chatsworth, Calif., scene of Barrymore's death Nov. 15. Listed as heirs-at-law in the will were Ethel Barrymore, actress-sister of Lionel; his nieces, Diana and Dolores Barrymore, and n e p h.e w, John Barry more Jr. Miss Wheeler, with whom Lionel lived for the past 18 years, also nursed Irene Fen wick, the actor's late wife, be fore her death. - Midget Fire Engine Too Small for Blaze Nottingham, England (U.R) Five-year-old Peter Gill wanted to try out the midget fire en gine he received for Christmas, so he set fire to his home Thurs day. - - The fire proved to hot for Peter to handle and two fire men put it out before much dam age was done, r - Peter's father ' said "He still has' the fire engine, but he knows what will happen if I 'ever see him with another match." THE CALIFORNIA OREGON POWER COKIPANV '. A Western Company owned and operated by Western People - Pack of Cigarettes Per Day Shortens Man's Life Six Hours, Scientist Says Berkeley, Calif. (U.R) A University of California biophy sicist claims a man shortens his life by six hours every time he smokes a pack of cigarettes. Dr. Hardin B. Jones told the American Association for the Ad vancement of Science Thursday that a man who smokes a pack of cigarettes a day stands the risk of taking nine years off his life. Jones said he based his con clusions on a study of mortality figures of American men. He said he took into account not only deaths from lung cancer but from other causes, such as heart disease, diabetes and other metabolic diseases. Older by Nine Years He said his studies showed that a smoker's age at the time of death average nine years less than that of non-smokers. - FTC Accuses Six Insurance Firms Of False Claims Washington (U.R) Six more insurance companies stood ac cused by the Federal Trade Com mission today of false and mis leading advertising in the sale of accident and health policies. The FTC Said the firms adver tised that their policies remain in effect as long as the policy holder pays his premium when actually the policies are renew able only at the company's op tion. , ' 'm Firms Listed " The accused firms are the Sterling Insurance Co., Chicago; Combined Insurance Co. of America, Chicago; Professional Insurance Co., Jacksonville, Fla.; Service Life Insurance Co., Omaha, Neb.; Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co., Kansas City, Mo.; and Guardian Insur ance Co., Dallas, Tex. The FTC estimated .the com panies have a total annual prem ium volume for accident and health insurance at more than $25,000,000. Each company was given 20 days in which to file an answer to the FTC charges. The commission last October issued similar complaints against 17 insurance companies follow ing an extended investigation into the type of advertising em ployed in the insurance field. : PLUSH FISHING SHACK Wadena, Minn. (U.R) The three Merickel brothers have the plushest ice fishing shack on Otter Trail Lake. They, in stalled a television set, four in-J sulated glass windows, a bed, lights, a cook stove and a heat ing stove. Naturally, there also are holes in the floor they're to fish through. YOUR PERFECT SERVANT MS--, The Maharajah Kept a bevy of pretty maids to pick up after him and attend to all the - little chores around the harem. But in spite of his generosity, the old gentleman had a rough time of it, having to listen to their bickering over who would wash the dishes. Today, praise be to Allah, the lord and master is protected by law from his better nature . . . no bevies. But he-s happy. For with the help of her powerful servant elec tricity, his one loving wife keeps the manor "A pack-a-day cigarette smok er is, of any age,' physiologically older by nine years than his non smoking friend," Jones said. In New York, however, the To bacco Industry Research Com mittee took sharp issue with Jones' statement and charged It "is not supported by scientific proof." , Timothy Hartnett, chairman of the committee, said Jones "bases his conclusions on various statistical reports that them selves are still open to serious scientific question." "Dr. ' Jones' reported assertion that smoking cuts nine years off the average life span contrasts strangely with the increasing life expectancy of Americans" Hartnett said. "The federal Health Service reported just this week that the lowest death rate Portland Bus Fare Hike Recommended Portland (U.R) - City Com missioner Nathan A. Boody said today he will recommend to the city council that fares charged' by the Portland Traction Com pany be increased from 15 to 20 cents. He suggested sale of tok ens three for 50, cents. The PTC last month requested permission to raise fares a straight 20 cents, without the special rate on tokens. 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