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I FOURTTElf MZDrOKD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Thursday, August 1. 1936 They'll Do It Every Time By Jimmy Hatlo Ome op those D4YS WHEM EVERYTHING GOES WRW6 SO RUTLEy SCUMMED THE OFFICE FOR MORE PLE4S4MT SURfaXIKDWGo' W YOUR MOON V VOUS WIPE V TUE &WK SJVS STOCK W-LED-SME I THEY'RE C4UJNG i OUST HIT 4 A WRECKED THE A IN OUR L03M- . NEW lOW )', THE HECK WITH EVERY THING -' XM GOING SOMEPL4CE FOP 4 LITTLE CHEERING UP.' j BUSINESS IN SEHEISIlTd'OlM HE4I?f MY KID ELOPED JiE. . 3UD HOW DOES W4S NEVER WORSE-j THE CLUB J WITH 4D4GIO f?V C HE FIND M.S Vn 'i,"rteCER' WTTT 480UT irTiLL O J W . X;fi Jf Ui ' Arizona Calls on 19th Witness To Establish Riyer Water Claim San Francisco (U.R) Arizona called its 19th witness to the stand today in an attempt to establish its historical claim to 3.800.000 annual acre fee; of Colorado river water. The witness was Ralph I. Meeker. 80-year-old water en gineer for the Arizona Interstate Stream Commission. He is one of the three surviving persons who helped draft the 1922 Col orado river compact. Meeker took the stand Wednes day just long enough to qualify as an expert who began his ca reer in 1899. Meeker was expected to tes tify today about the history of the compact as well as subse quent federal water contracts under the Boulder Canyon Pro ject Act. Sons Wast He was also expected to tes tify that some of the Colorado river water received by Cali fornia goes to waste in the Salton Sea. Arizona filed suit to establish claim to water from the Color ado river, before the U. S. Su preme Court. The high court ordered Special -Master Simon H. Rifkind to hear the suit and recommend a verdict. California claims it is entitled to 5,363.000 annual acre feet a year. There is not enough water in the river to satisfy both claims. Wednesday's witness was J. R. Tipton, a consulting civil en gineer. He testified that in his opinion an average of 1.000.000 annual acre feet of water is de pleted from the Gila river "by the activities of men." Arizona claims in its suit that Money Lack Said Keeping US Airmen In Flimsy Shacks. Washington U.R Sen. Henry M. Jackson (D-W'ash.), dis closed today that the 1951 North Africa air base scandals forced U. S. airmen to live in flimsy plywood huts and lack of funds has kept them there. Jackson made public a letter from a top Air Force official which said some new housing, though not enough, is planned or under construction. Housing 'Stinks' The letter, from Air Force Undersecretary James H. Doug las, was primarily concerned with the big supply base at Nouasseur, French Morocco, whose commanding general re cently told United Press that housing for his men "stinks." But Douglas said his report ap plied in general to the whole net work of U.S. bases in French Morocco. Jackson asked the Air Force for a report on Nouasseur after reading the United Press dis patch. With the outbreak of the Kor ean war. the Air Force began a crash" program to build bases in Morocco. The emphasis was on speed, and never mind the dollars. Housing Monty Used But construction costs ran so high that to get urgently needed runways for the base, the Air Force had to toss in part of the money it had earmarked for hou sing. The construction scandals later led to a Senate investiga tion. Douglas said.-"The Air Force has recognized for some time the inadequate housing situation in French Morocco and has con sidered it in programming con struction."' But he said the worldwide re quirements have always been greater than the money it got, and "provision of replacement facilities, even for entirely in adequate existing structures, has had to be deferred to build in itial faculties at other stations." it is entitled to use that amount from the Gila, as well as 2, 800.000 acre feet from the main stream of the Colorado river. ' Tipton also defined the theory of virgin flow of "water, on which Arizona claims the 1922 compact was based, as the amount of water which would have flowed down the river at a given time if it had not been for man-made interferences such as reservoirs and diversion works. He said that using the virgin flow theory was a simplified method of determining benefic ial consumptive use of water on farmland. He testified it was "extremely more difficult" to use a theory of diversion of the rivers less returns, relied upon by California. California Attorney Northcutt Ely objected to Tipton's descrip tion of California's theory- He said California relies upon much the same theory as Arizona when measuring water use. Loyal Audience Sees Stirrin g Richard III "The night is raw and cold." Michael Kasdan. New York actor playing Richmond in the opening performance of the 1956 Oregon Shakespearean festival, spoke these words last night from the festival stage; his audi ence heartily agreed. However, in spite of the rain which came just as the audience was being seated, and in spite of the cold wind which chilled the spectators, bundled as they were in heavy coats and blan kets, only a few left before the play began, and fewer yet left before the final curtain. Faithful to Tradition Tradition says the play must go on, and patrons of the Ash land festival are as faithful to this tradition as are the actors. The loyal audience was re warded with a stirring perform ance of Richard III. The fes tival's production of Richard III. considered the most popular of the chronicle plays, is dramatic, colorful and fast-moving. Director Allen Fletcher has achieved the balanced combina tion of dialogue, music and pageantry which has won a de voted following for the history plays since Producing Director Angus Bowmer began the se quence. Don Gunderson, young actor from Chicago, stars in the title role. Gunderson played leading festival roles in 1950 in an im pressive fashion, and the years since have brought maturity and polish to his work. His main asset is a rich, clear voice which is supported by a fine stage figure and interpretive capacity. Tumultuous Richard Festival patrons are sure to enjoy his playing of the vici ous, ambitious and tumultuous Richard, a man '"Rudely stamped . . , scarce half made up, and that so lamely and unfashion able that dogs bark at me as I halt by them." Yet Richard is possessed of so much persuasive charm that queens, widowed by his hand, one moment curse him helpless ly and the next capitulate to his desires. Richard III is a "one man" play, and the supporting char acters do not have a great deal of opportunity to shine. In this supporting cast, however, Joan Kugell is outstanding in the role of Queen Margaret, exiled widow of Henry VI. Miss Kugell. always a forceful and vital actress, heaps curses on her enemies with such vigor and effect that her presence seems to linger after she has left the stage. Both Gunderson and Kugell were rewarded last night with end-of-scene applause from the audience, even though the shiv ering patrons had to come out from under wraps to clap. Quean Elisabeth Irene Baird also deserves praise for her playing of Queen Elizabeth, wife of Edward IV. Miss Baird's talent and training are evident in her voice and bearing, and she is an asset to this play and the company. Dimmed as they were by the manner in which Shakespeare developed his supporting char acters for Richard III, other men in the cast nevertheless made th most of the dramatic opportunities. David O'Brien as the Duke of Buckingham, Ted van Griethuysen as George, Duke of Clarence, Kasdan in the role of Richmond, Ray Alex ander as Lord Stanley and Brad Curtis as Lord Hastings provided the background of English no blemen dominated by the bloody Richard. Some of the bit players must not go unnoticed. Jack Swan son, whose talents seem worth ier of better parts in the festival, Richard Cavett, one of the two characters who murder Clar ence early in the play, and Eberle Thomas, who plays Sir William Catsby, will be remem bered by the opening night audi ence. Young Richard Saltus, Ash land boy appearing for his third year is festival plays, makes an appealing Edward, Prince of Wales. This reviewer regrets that ill ness kept Richard Graham, out standing festival actor of sev eral years, from taking part in tryouts and prevented the direc tors from casting him in a lead ing role. He has a "milord the carriage awaits" role in Richard III and even so, his friends and fans welcomed the sight of his impressive figure on stage. Costumier Douglas Russell has turned out his usual excel lent array of costumes, with par ticularly effective results on the clothing of Richard. If one stops to consider the short time in which so many players must be arrayed, the results are even more imposing. Lighting, Mutie Both the lighting and the mu sic for Richard III contribute a great deal to the over-all im pact on the audience. Richard L. Hay, technical and art direc tor, and - his assistants have worked out a particularly clever ghost scene, and this scene also demonstrates the manner in which Music Director Bernard Windt uses music to heighten a dramatic effect. The usual opening night mis haps occurred, but they are in consequential. And of course, the untimely rain forced the stage crew to sweep and mop just before the play began, and in spite of their .efforts, trains and capes became bedraggled and actors were forced to kneel in small puddles. However, the rain did not keep a trio of festival musicians from entertaining patrons with a pleasing rendition of Eliza bethan songs while the audience was being seated. ft is impossible to really en joy a dramatic production while huddled under a wet, cold blan ket with icily cold feet. So, this reviewer plans to see Richard III azain under more favorable conditions, for it will be well worth the effort. O.S. International Romeo Succumbs in Chicago Chicago U.PJ Services were held here today for Sigmund En gel, former gay Lothario whose eye was attracted by the pocket books of rich widows. Angel, 84, died Wednesday in a state hospital at Kankakee, 111. He entered the hospital with the advancement of senility after stays at other state institutions. Engel was sentenced in 1950 to 10 yeais in State prison on con victions of a charge that he bilked a widow out of S7,800. Although Engel died alone, he apparently was not loveless. A Chicago undertaker handling fu neral arrangements revealed the international Romeo's interment was financed by a New York woman named Pauline. The woman was believed to be Engel's "one true wife," Mrs. Pauline Polly Langton, who stood by him at his trial but fi nally divorced Engel in 1953. Fewer Polio Cases Listed During Week Washington (U.R) The Pub lic Health Service reported to day there were 376 fewer, cases of poliomyelitis this week than in the same period last year. It placed the number of re ported cases at 653, compared with 1.034 for the comparable week of 1955. s The service said that so far this year about 50 per cent of all polio cases have been para lytic. It said there was a "great er concentration of cases under five years of age" in some states. The rate last year was about 40 per cent. A few states, the service said, reported a smaller percentage of cases in the five to nine age group. This group was the first to receive Salk polio vaccine shots. Use Tribune Want Ads For Best Results! Rogue River Roundup Events Scheduled; Miss Hickman Queen The Jackson county 14th An nual Rogue River Roundup which will be held Aug. 10. 11 and 12, will get under way Fri day, Aug. 3, when "dress western week" officially starts. Residents of Jackson county have been urged to "go western" in dress. The Roundup is spon sored by the Jackson County Mounted Sheriff's Posse and will be held at the Posse grounds on Sage rd. . Roundup queen this year is Miss Verna Hickman of Eagle Point. Her court includes Miss Tessie Fisher and Miss'Juanita James of Medford, Miss Maxine Peile of Eagle Point, and Miss Marcia Woodward, Butte Falls. The queen and her court were selected on appearance, person ality, and riding ability. Judges selected the finalists from girls who applied as candidates. The girls will take part in the Jack sonville Golden Jubilee parade this week end. Roundup Parade The Roundup will open Fri day, Aug. 10, at 5 p.m. with a horse parade starting on Ivy st. That evening will be family Salesmen Representing DAV Reported in Area Patrick Graham of the Med ford Disabled American Veter ans chapter said today the or ganization has no magazine sales men in this area. - He said several residents have calld the local DAV inquiring about magazine subscription salesmen soliciting in the area. Graham said the DAV has no salesmen in the area. Graham said this is the second time within a year that salesmen have solicited magazine subscrip tions using the DAV as a method of sales. night, with children admitted for half price. Saturday the big par ade will start at 2 p.m. Three evening rodeo performances will be held. Mac Barbour, Williams, Ore., is the show producer. The rodeo is an all professional world champion show and points made here in the Rogue River Round up will count toward the world championship, Barbour said. Professional rodeos are desig nated as Rodeo Cowboys' assoc iation approved rodeos. In all RCA approved rodeos there are five major events: bareback rid ing, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, bulldogging, and calf roping. At the Jackson' county rodeo, relay races, baton races and a quarter-mile free-for-all race will be added as special attractions. Among entrants who will ap pear here are Stan Gomez, Son oma, Calif.; Vic Cocran, Red wood City, Calif.; Don Flanni gan. Redwood City; John Bow man, Oakdale, Calif.r Bill Hart man, Oakdale; Sammy Spaham, Reno, Nev.; Dave Mason, San Jose. Calif.; Jackie Middleton, Redding, Calif.; Bobby Baker, Santa Rosa, Calif.; Ray Kohrs, Oakdale, Shorty Horn, Santa Rosa; 'Jim Palen, Angels Camp, Calif.; Bob Maynard, Hollywood, Calif.; Earl Sutton, San Jose,; and Windy Davis, San Jose. Lo cal cowboys can and will partic ipate in the events. Bull Fighter Teddy Billings of Canbyi Calif, will be the clown and bull fight er with Lynn and Jimmy Merri of Red Bluff, Calif., doing trick riding and roping. The stock to appear at the Roundup will arrive from the Salinas Rodeo and will make its final appearance at the Pendle ton Oregon Roundup in Septem- News About Servicemen REPORTS FOR DUTY Pfc. James A. Parrott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Parrott, 611 South Riverside ave., has reported for. duty with the Marine security forces at the Naval base at Bremerton, Wash. He was transferred there from Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 26. Pfc. Parrott, who is a truck driver in the Marine corps, joined the service in May, 1955. Before enlisting he attended Newberg Union High school. ber. During the 1956 rodeo cir cuit this stock has performed in 23 rodeos. Twenty of the Brahma bulls that will be seen here were pur chased recently in Mexico by Barbour, who is furnishing all the stock for the show. Barbour was the owner of Mighty Mike, the Brahma bucking bull that never was ridden successfully, which died earlier this year in California. Joe Holmes of Medford will be the announcer for the rodeo. As last year a Gibson saddle made in Medford valued at $250 will be awarded the "all-around cowboy." Bill Woolery of Cali fornia was the saddle winner a year ago. , Tickets may be purchased in downtown Medford. Mello Maids Sing At Kiwanis Meeting Mello Maids quartet enter tained Medford Kiwanians yes terday at their luncheon meeting at Rogue Valley Country club. Members of the group are Car ol Wikstrom, Mary Durham, Vir ginia Larson and L i z b e t h Shields. 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