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SIX MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Wednesday. February 2, 1955 IMMEDIATE SUWOHJ A RCA. . . f Shown are four civil defense areas in Oregon, revised at state, headquarters to keep abreast of enemy capabilities. In casa of H-bomb attack on Portland, area of total destruction would be three miles in radius. Other damage zones front "heavy" to "slight" extend well into adjacent counties for distance of 12 miles from city-center. Portland, formerly target city, is now consid ered "aiming point" for Portlaid Critical Target Area consisting of Multnomah. Washington and Clackamas counties. Dne to threat of radiological fall-out and possible destruction of dams, Columbia river counties are now included in Danger Area. Also in this zone are counties border ing target area, including Marion county containing seat of government and possible conventional-bomb target. In event of enemy attack many CD teams, would come from Immediate Snn port and Support areas, as well as limited aid from inland states. All areas figure prominently in caring for thousands of evacuees and disaster sufferers. : Revision of Civilian Defense Plans Now Being Distributed Family Enjoys Having Downed UAL Plane In Backy . Dexter, la. (U.R) The air liner in farmer Fred Lenocker's backyard has made his horse neurotic, but Lenacker isn't complaining. .';.-. . ' V The .' United Air Lines Con vair belly-landed on ; Lenocker's farm 'Jan. 19. Only one of the 39 persons aboard wasr injured. But .. Lenocker's horse was only a few yards, from the plane when it smashed through a fence and skidded across a field. '-'.-. Horse Found Next Day The horse bucked off a farm hand, took off across the field and wasn't found until the next day. It was a week before any one could get close , enough to the animal to get the bridle off. and Lenocker said the horse is "still awful jumpy." Salem A revision of civil de fense planning assumptions, based on the H-bomb and new developments in warfare, is be ing distributed this week by the Oregon Civil Defense agency to all local organizations. The revisions are to aid disaster-relief, planners in keeping abreast of increased enemy ca pabilities. Reexamination Seen The memorandum, which calls for continual re-examination of CD plans, states that" in event of an H-bomb "attack on Port land, the area of total destruc tion would be three miles in radius. This zone has a daytime population of approximately 335,000. Other damage zones ranging from "heavy" to "slight" extend well into adja cent counties , for a distance of ,-12 miles from city-center. Portland, formerly the target citv. is now considered an "aim ing point" for the "Portland Critical Target Area" consisting of Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties and Clark county in Washington. Due to threat of radiological fall-out and possible destruction of dams, all Columbia river counties are now included in the "Danser Area.'- Also in this zone are counties bordering tar get 3rea Yamhill, Columbia, ClatsoD. Tillamook as well as Marion Countv.- which : contains the . seat of -government and is considered a likely ; target tor conventional and incendiary bombs. TVsrhntes. Benton. Jefferson, Lincoln, Linn, Lane, and Polk counties are in the "immediate Support Area," and the remain der of the -state is classed as Ci,T-.rvrt Arpa" Mobile teams and other resources would be YOU'LL love the thrilling displays of most wanted Valentine Gifts at Acme and Mom, Dad or Sweetheart will LOYE getting any of them, too! Come chose from HUNDREDS of GLEAMING electrical housewares and major appliances ... sports goods ... do-it-your- -self and hobby euqipment. ALL top buys for'the top gal or guy on YOUR list! This year, thrill YOUR heart of hearts with a Val entine Gift from ... ; . 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Considering' destructive power of H-bomb and probabil ity of receiving at least one hour's warning - it is necessary to develop an evacuation plan, supplemented by an adequate shelter program. , ; -r Before evacuation plans are operational, citizens must know who should evacuate, when to start, over what route, how far to travel to reach safety, and how it is to be accomplished. Radioactive fall-out over 's large area can be expected, but civil defense officials should be concerned first with the primary effects of nuclear weapons,, heat and blast Temporary evacuation of communities located down wind from a bombed city would be necessary. ; The 54 traffic control points (10 state, 44 county) are now operational and can stop all traf fic from entering Portland and facilitate the movement of traf fic leaving there. An enemy attack on the Port land area would result in dam age and casualties far beyond its endurance. To recover from dis aster of this magnitude, outside help would be required. - The report concluded: "Nu clear weapons will not confine their damage, within political boundaries. Plans are contin ually revised and adjusted, as is the case with the military, but the- yardstick for civil de fense remains the same: The care of the people." ' Dixon-Yates Pact Gets Dissension Blame Washington (U.R) Chair man Clinton P. Anderson of the congressional Atomic - Energy committee said today; that the Dixon-Yates power contract is at the root of dissension within the Atomic Energy commission. " The New Mexico Democrat made the statement: as another committee Democrat, Sen. Hen- fry M. Jackson (Wash.), said he j believes the Dixon-Yates dispute has "cut down on the time" that the 'commission has been able to - devote to both civilian and military applications of atomic energy. The two Democrats express ed their views as the committee moved behind closed doors to continue hearings on" the pro gress of the atom's industrial development. Grange ; HEC Meets Eagle. Point HEC met January 26 at Cora Bitterling's home with Marie Hayes as co-hostess. A large attendance was noted with three guests . signing the guest book. Committee chairmen , ap pointed for the year, are as fol lows: Historian, Pearl Lusk; hospitality, Leoha Wattenberg; decorations, Julia Davies; dis play table, Amelia Jones and Opal Waddell; fancy, work, Rosa Smith; program, Ruby Stowell; year books, Arlene Hoffman and Barbar Hickman; cards of sun shine, Bessie Elberts; relief and community service, I d a .Kent; kitchen, Winnie Brown; and publicity, "-Cora Bitterling. : After the business meeting and various committee reports, a short program of games and singing was conducted by the program committee. Next meeting will be held February 23 at the home of Gladys Ragsdale with Roberta Hill as co-hostess. But Lenocker, his wife ' Wid their two teen-age daughters aren't unhappy. " They like -the excitement that goes with hav ing an airliner . in . their back yard. - . ;. . : .' . Airline Appreciative . '...' ? '. Vi;Not only :that," buVc; airline bosses in Chicago andTJe York have, heard about the delicious cup i of,; coffee Mrs. r- Lenpcker brews and the countless lunches she has made for officials and mechanics. . . Appreciative airline officials have already slipped her a total of 80 for her hospitality and one has hinted that a nice home appliance "might be sent" to the farm family. . .: :-: ; For the Lenockers' two daugh ters; life has been a buzz of ex citement.; .Then- Dexter Hieh school chums are wide-eyed. , united Airline mechanics worked in! sub-zero weather to remove the engine. radio and instrument panel from the plane. Live Oak Grange Live Oak Grange met Jan. 27 with Roy D. Cameron Master in the chair and good attendance. Agriculture Chairman Charles White and his co-chairman gave interesting reports. The new lecturer, Frank Hall, gave an instructive and interest ing program, his first after tak ing off ice.- Stella Miller request ed more watchers for the Civil Defense post. . . ". t .. 'i' Rollin Taylorf5 announced a dancing party for Feb. 12 for G r an g'er s and friends, "" no charges. Those attending ate to bring, sandwiches. There-wilt be old-fashioned music of violins and accordian. Mrs. Frank Marshall of Wards Creek reported she was selling out and had a tractor, spreader, plow and other machinery for sale. ' ; . Neurotic Walkie-talkie communications has been set . up between ' the plane and the farm kitchen, to tell workers of phone calls from United headquarters or let. them know when ,Mrs. Lenocker had a mid-morning or .mid-afternoon lunch reatly. . . .' Fond of Plane J '.. . A 24 hour guard was station ed' around the downed: craft to keep curiosity seekers ; from snatching up costly souvenirs. :. "It's . been .an experience well-; never forgeC "Mrs. 'Le& ocker said. "Things haven't been the same around this house hold since I came . from ; town shortly after the plane crashed and found the house . full of pas sengers, pilots, highway patrol men and neighbors." ' -; " ' ; But,, she said, -she's become sort'of attached wto the bis hulk sitting in the snow Covered fielcf just a block from the house arid will "miss the" excitement' and people when- it's"gbne. Grand Rapids, Mich. (U.R) A high defense official said today that Air Force and Army weapt ons now. give the United States "the highest order of protection against enemy air attack that modern science has been able to devise." i Dead line for Sunday Classified 1 at noon Saturday. fegppr -jGo ahead, blame us ! 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It would be nice to see those who have not attended for some time. - - ; ' -:' , ... Court Records POLICE COURT . ' Nye Edward Barnheisel. failure to leave information at the scene of an accident, $10. E. Deuel, illegal parkins in restrict ed zone.- $3. Lillian Evelyn Hendrickson. failure to stop at red light. $5. Charles William Hansen. 18. Grants Pass., failure to stop -at the scene of an accident. $25; failure to yield the right of way. $10. Pierson LaVerne Morris, violation of basic rule, $10. . Darlene Victoria- Bishop, violation of basic rule. $10. Cornelius Hendrickson. parked on wrong side of street, $2.50. Blanche P. Fowler, failure to stop at red light. $5. - ' H. Brickley, expired vehicle license, $5. Roger Moody Clark, violation of basic rule, $10.- . Christian P. Said, r parked more than 12 inches from curb, $2.50. DISTRICT COURT - - J Woodrow J. Murphy, no tail light, $10. Charles W. Daley, overwidth load, $10. . - - , , -. r Robert E. 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