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r Sixth Roosevelt Memorial Dinner Attracts 1,400 Here An audience estimated at al most 1,400 heard Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, widow of the late President Roosevelt, address the sixth annual Roosevelt Memorial dinner at Hedrick Junior High ' school last night. The dinner, sponsored by the Democratic party in Jackson county, attracted more than 1, 200 persons, believed to have . been the largest number of per sons ever to attend a dinner in Medford. An audience of late comers partially filled the bal cony in the school gymnasium where the dinner was served. " Greeted at Airport Mrs. Roosevelt arrived in the city by plane at 5:10 p.m. and was greeted at the airport by a large crowd of party and civic leaders. Democrats from various parts of the state and others in terested. Because the plane ar rived almost 25 minutes ahead of schedule, some who planned to : be on hand did not arrive in - time. ; Among those who greeted Mrs. Roosevelt were Mayor and Mrs. Earl Miller, who presented the visitor with flowers; Robert " W. Holmes, Gearhart, Demo cratic candidata for governor, and Mrs. Hobnes; Mrs. Nan " Wood Honeyman, Portland, for- - mer Democratic congresswoman from Oregon and a long-time friend of Mrs. Roosevelt; Mrs. Edward C. Kelly, general chair man of the memorial dinner; Kelly; Mrs. Jean L. Lewis, Port land, member of the Oregon " legislature and Sen. Wayne Morse's campaign manager, and William Berg, Washington, the senator's administrative assist ant. The speakers' table was ar ranged on the stage of the gym nasium, and when the curtains were first drawn and the large audience caught a first glimpse : of Mrs. Roosevelt, she received ""a standing ovation from the as semblage. This was repeated at her introduction and again at the close of her talk. Messages Read Robert Boyer, chairman of the Jackson county Democratic cen tral committee, and candidate for the legislature, was master of ceremonies, and Robert Dun can, also a candidate for the legislature, read messages from Sen. and Mrs. Richard Neuber ger, Senator Morse, 3nd James Roosevelt. Holmes introduced Mrs. Roosevelt, saying millions re vered her as a wife, a mother -and a woman who has been an inspiration to the entire world and a symbol of our hopes for world peace. Mrs. Marian Lusk, vice-chairman of the party in Jackson county, introduced Howard Morgan, Monmouth state central committee chair man, who in turn introduced those seated at the honor table. During dinner a chorus of Mc Loughlin Junior High school students sang under the direc tion of Ray Lewis, and one num ber written for the occasion by Mrs. Kelly and Lewis was dedi cated to Mrs. Roosevelt. The chorus also accompanied Mrs. Stanley Zapell when she re cited "We Remember," a tribute to the late President Roosevelt which is traditionally on the memorial dinner program. National Anthem Miss Frances Thrun led the singing of the national anthem. During the program Mrs. Jonathan Middleton, member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, pre sented Mrs. Roosevelt an inter national membership in the group, saying the honored guest typified the sorority's ideals. L. Peers Wilmeth, Ashland, presented Mrs. Roosevelt a gift of myrtlewood, and the Rev. Thomas McCamant of the Med ford Congregational church gave the invocation. Table and hall decorations were in the United Bi-Parlisanship In Foreign Policy Claimed Lacking Washington UR) Sen. Estes Kefauver Monday night accused the Eisenhower administration of breaking up bi-partisanship in foreign policy. The Tennessee Democrat said the administration has made "no such attempt" as the Demo cratic administrations of recent years to include members of the opposition in foreign policy decisions. Kefauver spoke at the United Automobile Workers annual education conference. He arrived in the capital Sunday for a week of work at the Senate and cam paigning for the Democratic presidential nomination. He also took part In a panel discussion with three other sen ators before the UAW confer ence. Senate Republican Leader William F. Knowland (Calif.) said the Eisenhower administra tion's policy was aimed at "peace with honor" and a grow ing and sound economy. He told the Auto Workers their jobs and futures "depend on a prosperous industry." Sen. Carl T. Curis (R-Neb.) said employment is at record levels, take-home pay is at an all-time high and more jobs are being created under Republican tax policies. But Kefauver said there has been more "tender solicitude" toward giant corporations under Mr. Eisenhower than any time since the days of former Presi dents Hoover and Coolidge. Nations theme in keeping with Mrs. Roosevelt's topic. Seated at the table of honor with Mrs. Roosevelt were Mor gan and Mrs. Morgan; Charles O. Porter, Eugene, candidate for the nomination for congress; Mrs. Robert Duncan, Medford; Mrs. Gladys Last, Portland, can didate for national committee woman and former vice-chairman of the party in Oregon; Pat Dooley, Portland, state represen tative from Multnomah county and candidate for national com mitteeman and Mrs. Dooley; Mrs. Lewis; Wiley Smith, Mul nomah county assessor and can didate for state treasurer; Nor man O. Nilsen, Salem, state labor commissioner; Mrs. C. G i r a r d Davidson, Portland; State Sen. Monroe Sweetland, Democratic national commit teeman and a candidate for the secretary of state nomination; Holmes and Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Honeyman, Mr. McCamant; C. Girard Davidson, Portland, can didate for national committee man; Mrs. Edna Scales, Sandy, vice-chairman of the party; David C. Shaw, Gold. Beach, can didate for the nomination for congress; and Mayor and Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Kelly, not seated at the honor table, was given a special introduction, and also intro duced was Mrs. W. G. Werner, food chairman. (See story on Page 1) 'Sixteen Tons' Composer Freed on Drunk Charge Hollywood (U.R) Merle Travis, composer of "Sixteen Tons," was acquitted Monday of a four-year old drunk charge in Municipal Court. Municipal Court Judge Julian Beck said it was pointless to convict a man on a charge that old. Police gave no explanation of why it was so long between the filing of the charge and his appearance in court. Around Hollywood By ALINE MOSBY United Press Correspondent f i li m Aline Mosb Hollywood U.R Abbe Lane came home from Rome with an undercover report on .. Italian warfare: Gina L o 1 1 o brigida and Sophia Loren not only feud with each other but are so jealous of Abbe they snub her. V o luptuous Abbe compiled a dossier on this sizzling international plot while she was making five movies in Rome. When Hollywood producers didn't do right by the Latin from Manhattan (actually Brooklyn) Abbe accepted overseas offers and, according to her press clip pings, has become Italy's third big glamour star. Abbe reported sadly today that this did not set well with Gina and Sophia. 'There were only these two big glamour stars in Italy and when I arrived well!" she said as she curled up on a sofa in her Brentwood home with her hus band, Xavier Cugat. Felt Snubbed "I w.ant to be friendly with the girls. I'm not one for petty jealousies. But they avoid me. I can't get close to them. Every time we meet they stick their noses in the air." The highly-publicized feud be tween Gina and Sophia is for real, Abbe went on. 'They hate each other," the red-haired singer said with a shrug, which was dangerous as she was wearing a black cardi gan sweater opened to the waist, plus black-and-white checked slacks, very tight. "Gina and Sophia are like Pola Negri and Gloria Swan son of the old days in Holly wood. They have this terrible battle of the chest. Some of the dressmakers say one is padded, others say the other wears pads. It's ridiculous. They think if you don't, stand out like a shelf you're nothing!" Avoids Battle Abbe, of course, holds herself aloof from such competition. "That's so unimportant," she sniffed. "A man looks at the whole figure. I sing and dance in my films in Italy. I just don't do that earthy business." Abbe sighed that when she goes to film premieres in Rome, Gina and Sophia won't go. So phia agreed to drive in a sports car event only after Abbe can celled to return to Hollywood so her husband could distribute a color TV music series they made in Rome. "Even the male actors in Italy are jealous of each other they are worse than the women," she said. Abbe hopes to return to Holly wood for a picture next year but only if producers here offer her "something else besides play ing Indian girls." "One of my Italian films with Peter Ustinov is at the Cannes Film Festival and I'm doing a film next with Vittorio De Sica," she said. "When I can get good roles like that why should I cwne back here to play an In dian? In Rome they give me the kind of parts Rita Hayworth plays." IPI ACCLAIMED WORLD'S FASTEST fighter plane, this is Lockheed's XF-104 Starfighter jet outside Burbank, Cal., hangar with Test Pilot Herman Salmon alongside. It is rated at between 1,300-1,500 miles per hour. (International) Former Porllander Held on Mail Fraud Portland U.R) Roland C. Bartlett, 46, formerly of Port land, was arrested yesterday at Glendale, Calif., on a mail fraud count, according to postal authorities here. Bartlett is accused of using the mails to defraud Louis T. May of Hermiston and Donald A. Heinz of Salem by selling them exclusive dealer franchises for a paint product. . Portland Postal Inspector R. A. Severtson said Bartlett for merly was national commander of Yank Legion, a veterans or ganization, and was the 1948 Democratic nominee for Con gress from Multnomah county. AUTRY AT MOLALLA Molalla (U.R) Gene Autry, cowboy star of most entertain ment mediums, will be featured at the Molalla Buckeroo July 1 4 this year. Tuesday, April 24, 1953 MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE FIVB Pickin' Pears News and Notes From Camp White . By BILL HURN Wednesday afternoon May 18, Miss Ha R. Evans, Camp White librarian presented Mrs. Edith Brailey, former VAVS Red Cross staff member at the dom iciliary, who gave a travelogue showing her recent trip around the' world. Refreshments were served by library and special services staff workers. VFW Auxiliary chairman Le lia Birch presented Cave Junc tion auxiliary 4390 in a variety show by a four-couple ensemble from Cave Junction in musical skits and. take-offs. Sue Coats emceed with Earl Coats doing a rich dead-pan accordion act. VFW Commander and Auxil iary President-elects Mr. and Mrs. C. Y. Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Beem and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sowell contributed comedy to fill the bill. Group singing by the audience closed the program. Camp White American Legion aiding the Medford police de partment in a drive for Student Nursing School benefit, collect ed over 100 neckties to be cleaned and sold, and received $13.25 in cash which will be turned over by Legionaire Paul Alexander in charge of the pro ject at Camp White. Escorted tours of the VAVS 10th anniversary week brought Blue Star Mothers as the Wed nesday guests. Thursday's guests were Lelia Birch and her VFW auxiliary of Shady Cove. Rogue Valley Navy Mothers club 46 and Medford VFW aux iliary 1833 were Friday after noon groups. Ashland BPOE 944 became Emil Kroeger, Elks State hos pital chairman's choice for Elks night, Friday, May 20. Ralph Foster of Ashland and Lester Pierson of Grants Pass assisted. The program consisted of a duo of Edna Daughtery at the organ console and Fos Kramer at the piano. The string Rhythmaires five of Ashland participated. Refreshment of coffee and doughnuts were served by Lady Elks of Ashland,. Carol Sharp, Ann Kroeger and Ida Church. MALENKOV CURL London (U.R) Princess Margaret turned up at a ball Monday night with' her hair featuring a curl above the left eye. The style has become pop ular as the "Malenkov curl" ever since the Soviet minister of power visited Britain. 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