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O o ffHT MEDFOHD (OREGON) Home Buyers Get Good News As Ike Relaxes Credit Restrictions S VINCENT J. BURKE Pnifitd Pri Correspondent U'flwtmeton (U.R) Home bt"tT bad. some good news on Jfet4ay from the White House per4 C?ress. gianidtml Eisenhower has re Ctetoaol rsdit requirements for iiw ktrers and a strong drive eat sa Congress to make it Cat them to get mortgage Mr. Firtwfcover Friday order ed the r murium down-payment on FHA-fcnac4 homes reduced by 2 per cent te the lowest level permitted by law: I per cent on the fir?0t $9,00 and ii per cent on amount over that. Mr. Eisenhower also announc ed that federal home loan bank board regulations will be modi fied to enable insured savings and loan association to buy into mortgages originated by other insured associations. Relaxes Restrictions The White House said this rule would relax present restric tions requiring most associations to invest in mortgages on homes located within 50 miles of their principal office. The idea is to make more mortgage funds av ailable in areas where they are now inadequate. The President acted a few hours after a House banking sub committee completed action on an omnibss housing bill that would go far beyond administra tion recommendations in pump ing funds into the "tight" mort gage market. Albert Rains CD-Ala.), subcom mittee chairman, termed the President's Interest cut a "min or" step in the right direction. Two other subcommittee mem bers Rep. Gordon L. McDon ough (R-Calif.), and Thomas L. Ashley (D-Ohio) agreed with Rains that the President should have done so "months ago." They also predicted that Con gress despite threats of a pres idential veto would approve use of one b:'"ion dollars from the GI life insurance reserve fund for veterans' home loan mortgages. This was the most controversial provision included In the subcommittee's omnibus bill. Overwhelming Okay Seen McDonough said the move was ecessary to ease the "tight" yiortgage market-and predicted at -ould win such overwhelming agressional approval Mr. Eis gMhover would not veto it. TSe emnibus bill which is slat Oel o full committee approval dtoft Tuesday, would also: Create a "veterans prefer " in th FHA program. Vet erajas' down-payments would be oewt t per tent below down arments required of non-vet-o. YeteraRs' financing charg- weuld be held te 5 per cent, yi the government absorbing Mm additional k per cent insur ance premium charged other IA kowa buyers. Trevvds the Federal Nation- r t. 3 Z Vhte v-uer 4R00MS $51 STOVET".$69 Kit W i-J- IT - MAIL TRIBUNE al Mortgage association with a additional 1 billion dollars in borrowing authority, or 500 mil lion dollars more than the ad ministration requested. These funds would be used to purchase government- backed mortgages Bill Considered to Repeal Law Passed On Anti-Picketing Salem U.R) The Oregon Sen ate voted 16 to 14 Friday against House bill 124 to repeal the so called anti-picketing law passed by the 1953 Legislature. Then Sen. Monroe Sweetland, Milwaukie Democrat who had voted for the measure, changed his vote to no. making 17-18 against the bill. Then Sweetland served notice that he would move Monday to have the Senate reconsider its vote. The vote Friday was mostly ! along party lines, with all but one Republican voting against the measure and all but two Democrats voting for it until Sweetland made it three. But the bill just preceding It, Senate bill 123 providing for establishment of a State Concili ation service to help settle labor disputes, passed with only three dissenting votes. The service would be directed by a qualified person chosen through civil ser vice and would operate under the state bureau of labor. Sen. Phil Brady, Portland Democrat, led the fight for Sen ate bill 124 to repeal the "anti picketing" act. He said parts of House bill 633, which set up the act in 1953, had been found un constitutional and the whole sta tute should be removed from the books. Says Act Good But Sen. Lee Ohmart, Salem Republican who was one of the sponsors of the 1953 act, argued that labor relations had not suf fered under the parts of the act remaining after the unconstitu tional portions were declared void by the Supreme Court, and said the act should remain on the books until further study could be made of the over-all picture. He said Senate joint resolution 31 would provide for an interim committee to study the matter and report to the 1959 Legislature. Sen. Carl Francis of Dayton was the lone Republican voting for Senate bill 124, and Sens. Harry B. Boivin of Klamath Falls and Daniel A. Thiel of As toria were the only Democrats voting against it until Sweetland changed his vote so he could move for reconsideration. The Senate had Its longest ses FfCe Westinghouse Console . White Treadle Tc:-er Portables notables Consoles Console I, ,re Console ar Portable Star " c,mDle Morse no"' -" $60.uu oi. VMorse Floor Sample 5Q Home Portable...... -v i-r A 1 Service SLiSfr - Sunday. March 31. 1957 from lenders who want more ready cash. Permit some further lower ing in down-payments for non veterans. This was the only fea ture in which the subcommittee's bill fell short of administration recommendations. sion to date, devoting the morn ing session to passage of the key district bill to provide a new method of distributing state basic school support funds, and the afternoon session mostly to the two labor bills. Other legislative highlights: Firebugs: House bill 417 that would inform local fire depart ments of the release from cust ody of arsonists passed with only one dissenting vote in the House The bill was favored by the state fire marshal, Portland fire chief and state police arson squad. Watered Milk: The House pass ed House bill 503 making it il legal to sell watered milk and making possession of watered milk prima facie evidence of in tent to sell. Key District: The so-called key district bill to change the formula for distributing basic school support money pass ed the Senate 17-13 and went to the House. It was sent to the House Education Committee which promised to give it "fair and impartial consideration" and to iron out any defects they might find, by House amend ments. TB Rale in '56 Was Lowest in History Portland (U.R) The tuber culosis rate for 1956 was the lowest ever recorded In Oregon, according to the figures released Saturday by the state board of health. The board said last year's rate was about a third as high as those recorded during the early 1920s. Dr. Ambrose Churchill, di rector of the tuberculosis de partment of the state "health board, said, the decline to 34.2 cases per 100,000 is due to im proved case finding and treat ment programs. These, he said, have helped "break the chain of infection" throughout the state. Highest rate for a county is Hood River with 86.3 per 100 000 and highest total number of new cases was Portland with 232 persons. Ml Week f Trade-Ins .M4.5Q $19.50 $39.50 eft $49.50 $79.50 $49.50 $50.00 ott 3r n l3 - rineel School McLOUGHLIN JUNIOR HIGH A National Assembly was pre sented on March 28, at which time Eddie Motter, gymnast, was featured. Blind since childhood, Eddie has never seen the stunts he performs. In addition to his athletic skill, he has a message of clean living for youth, and his sunny disposition made his program even more enjoyable. Several McLoughlin students and teachers participated in the Salute to Bob Stedman show. The student body has purchas ed an Oregon state flag for the auaiiorium stage. Report cards will be issued Thursday April 4. Mac track will begin on April 4, with the Frosh Relays at Grants Pass. The seventh grade party on March 29 was planned around country dance theme. Farm animals, straw, scare crow and other decorative fea tures gave a rural atmosphere. Each portion of the planning was done by a seventh grade home room, and parents served chaperones. Refreshments were cupcakes and pop, and a musical program was given by the students. Letters Given Basketball letters were pre sented at an assembly on March 29. Seventh grade coach Howard Gang gave letters or numerals to the following: George Clear water, Bob Darby, Dudley Bell, Dave Guches, Bill Edwards, Bob Clausen, Bob Schroeder, Norm Renner, Jim Dexter, Ma re White, Henry Mach, Larry Ol son, Steve Hubler, Joe Griffin, Clarence Leffler, Peter Bowman, All Zieman, Dave Elgin and Rex Nicodemus. Eighth grade lettermen, who were coached by Bill Shepherd, are Al Funston, Larry Hammack, John McKinley, Larry -Nuemann, Authur Ruehl, Mike Hood, Al Morton, Jim Randies, Steve Hoots, Dick Ragsdale, Bob Quin ney, Nick Lingren, Grant Davis, Garry Romine, Lane Hoxworth, Al Minnick and Charles Shaw. Freshman coach Melvin Bold- enow .presented the awards to Dick Allen, Skip Bennett, Keith Berg, Ken Durkee, Bob Hamil ton, Warren Horton, Lynn Knight, Ray Konopasek, Dave Morris, Mike Morrisey, Pat Mc Loughlin, Kick Peterson, Jack Shoemaker, Jerry' Shults, Terry Simmons, Terry Turpin and Tony Wade. PHOENIX HIGH SCHOOL Sophomores have been agog over the display of class rings which was placed in the trophy case this week by Mrs. Virginia LaBounty, class adviser. This exhibit consists of two models of class rings for next year's juniors. Final selection of the more popular model will be determined at a sophomore meeting sometime in the near future. Choices may be made from the different styles: minia ture, standard girls, standard boys, and college size. ... An "April Fools Dance" was held in the gym Friday night, March 29, admission was 15 cents per person. This dance, sponsored by the F.F.A., was a costume affair. Prizes were pre sented to the following: Charles Swingle, for the outstanding cos tume; Betty Rupp and Ronald Daugherty, the cutest couple; and Warren B. Blessing, winner of the door prize. Faculty mem bers and parents as well as P.H.S. students attended the party. Punch was served during intermission. ... A dual track meet scheduled for Friday, March 29, between Phoenix and Rogue River, under went a last minute change, which scheduled it to be played at SOC. Alice Hendrickson and Alma Stovall, accompanied by Mrs. Alan Holmes, F.H.A. adviser at Phoenix High school, left Thurs day, March 28, at 12:45 p.m. on the Greyhound bus for Corvallis to attend the annual F.H.A. con ference. They plan to return Saturday morning. The junior and senior girls who have P.E. sixth period start ed a "Round Robin Badminton Tournament" Monday, March 21. This same group of girls has also started a bowling session at the Medford Bowling lanes. P.H.S. biology students have started another project, accord ing to Roscoe Larson, biology teacher. These projects consist of 25 classified specimens either of insects, flowers, minerals or wood. Each student will select one of these for his project. Lar son said new note books have been made available for the students this year. These books are made especially for biology specimens and will provide uni form appearance for each proj ect. Sales Rentals VHEEL CHAIRS Opra Sundays and Holidays 19 .m. to p.m. Wtekdayi 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. HUDSON'S PHARMACY 41 J L MAIN PHON t 3-5345 I Hock East of Hawtk.m Park News HEDRICK JUNIOR HIGH Hedrick Junior High school had a National Assembly on Tuesday, March 26. Guest was Mr. Basie, who has been totally blind since he was 10 years old. He entertained the student body with acrobatic stunts. Two stu dents from Rogue River helped him perform two stunts. "Springtime in Paris" was chosen- theme for the ninth grade dance to be held on May 18. The eighth grade presented an assembly, "Why Teachers Go Nuts" for the student body at Hedrick, Friday, March 29. Ron Graves was faculty adviser. Jer ry McDougall was director and Pat Barlow was committee chairman for the assembly. Mike Monroe, president of the eighth grade, acted as master of ceremonies. CLUB NEWS Eagle Point Desart Pegasus The meeting of the Desart Pegasus was called to order at the West ranee on March 23 by vice-president Norma Noble. The awaited call of "mount up found everyone in the saddle and practicing a simple drill under the supervision of J. Dunn. Next meeting will be held April 6 at the West ranch. Members will ride past Brownsboro from there. Jody Owens, Reporter. Nimble Fingers The Talent 4-H sewing club, Nimble Fingers, met Wednesday, March 20, at the Howell home Paulette Creel gave a demonstra tion on the blanket stitch. Four members were present. Next meeting will be held April 8 Each member will bring a piece of wool. Betty J Howell served refreshments. Linda Hazelton, Reporter. Court Records MUNICIPAL COURT Clyde Leland Sid den, reckless driv ing. S100. Clyde Meeki, drunk in public, sen tenced to 15 days in citv jail. William Kenneth Rogers, drunk In punnc, io. Horace OUie Upton, drunk in public, $10 Richard Franklin Hopkins, no op erator's license. $5. Carl C. Thrash, failure to stop at rea iignt, 90. Duane David Poff, inadequate muf fler. $10. Helmut Karl Trost, failure to stop at stop sien. $5. dames Mack Johnson, failure to yield right of way, S10. Leonard S. Cookson, failure to stop at stop sign. $5. Gregory Eugene Orr, failure to stop at red light. $5. Leon Stibitz Miller, defective equip ment, si3. DISTRICT COURT Homer Allen Sullivan, failure to stop at red light, $10. Arthur Clifford Decker, truck speed ins. $12.50. James Ceasel Strickland, operating motor vehicle while driver's license suspended, $55. Kerwin Lee McLean, failure to stop at stop sign. $10. George- Jesse Lawson, no operator's license, 99. CIRCUIT COURT Elvers Louise Pigff vs. Donald Leo figg, divorce complaint. MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION John Thomas Mall on. Central Point, and Betty Carol Gibson, 1024 West 11th st., Medford. State Asks Aid for Medical School Portland (U.R) The Ore gon state board of health has re quested the U. S. public health service to transfer $100,000 of its Hill-Burton act funds to aid construction of a rehabilitation center at the University of Wash ington medical school in' Seattle, The action which was an nounced Friday was praised by Dr. G. N. Aagaard, dean of the Washington medical school "the type of cooperation which is often so essential in the solu tion of nany common problems within a geographical section of the country which must be ap proached on a regional basis. The center will aid the reha bilitation of patients throughout the Pacific Northwest. It is also expected to help train critically needed rehabilitation specialists for Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. S51THCB HEDFORD DUFFLE" CO. ( Under New Management O Custom Installation O Stock Replacement O Duals O Singles INSTALLED WHILE YOU WAIT 8:30 .m.-5 p.m. Monday Thru Saturday PICKUP O DELIVERY 1130 N. Riverside NEWS NOTES from Crater High The national safety campaign still in progress at Crater High. Last Tuesday a top-notch mechanic was donated by Courtesy Chev rolet to con duct a safety check of stud ents cars. The safety c h eck was designed to test the safe ness of each car. A list of Pat Medle? requirements which the car had to meet was made. Many stud ents with even the latest model cars were surprised to find that their cars didn't pass the test. Assisting the mechanic in the car check was Central police man, Bishop. Music students are preparing for the annual SDrine concert. which will be presented April The band, varsity choir, and girls' glee club will present a repertoire of music appropriate to the spring season. As in past years, there will be no admis sion charge, and the general pub lic is invited. The Girls League is beginning series of competition assem blies. Each class will present a program during a Girls League meeting, and the class which presents the best assembly will win the competition. The league representatives from each class have their groups chosen and rehearsals are now in progress for the assemblies. The Tally-Ho will be scene of the annual basketball banquet sponsored by the Comettes, Wed nesday, April 3. The varsity and junior varsity players are look ing forward with anticipation to the evening honoring them. Com- ette president, Rose Drake, has stated that a change of program will take place this year. Instead of inviting a special master of cermonies, chaplain, and after dinner speaker, they will be chosen from the Comettes. The student council held a i meeting last week to discuss the j eight grade visitation day held j each year by Crater High. Jim j Estramado was selected as ac-1 tivities chairman to plan the ! day for eighth graders. Louise ; Pendleton was chosen as pro-1 gram chairman. All discussed at this same meeting was the ; matter of new student body of ficers. Play rehearsals for the spring production, "Take it From Me", a comedy by James Reach, are now in progress. The play will be presented May 3 and 4. Stud ents playing in the cast have been rehearsing for a week, each night until late, and books will Miami Yardman Dies In Swimming Pool Miami (U.R) Authorities said Saturday that a 70-year-old yardman was killed when a pow er mower plunged into the deep end of a home swimming pool. Police said William Allen eith er died from drowning or of a heart attack. Allen was mowing a large lawn" when the mower ran out of control. The mower jumped the side of the pool. Allen's body was found in eight feet of water, his hands still grasping the controls. Police said a swath cut across the grass by the mower indicat- j ed it went out of control. There was also a report that the older ly man recently had been both ered by "blackouts." Newport, England Man Wins Annullment Newport, England (U.R) Henry Hart was single again Saturday after a three-year mar riage in which his wife kissed him only once and then on the cheek. A judge annulled the mar riage on grounds that Hart's wife Gladys, 43, refused to con summate the marriage because a "busybody" told her wrongly on the wedding day that Hart vas tubercular. 9 O Phone 3-4818 School soon be dropped. Leading roles are played by Don Harrison, who plays J. Buckingham Jones, or Bucky, who is a business partner of Lucius Billingsley, played by Richard Evans. These two operate a shady, in fact, non exisiting business. Jean Bonney plays Mary Smithers, a lovely but dumb local girl who interests J. Buckinhamp Jones, partly for her recently inherited $5,000. Student director for the produc tion is July Van Horn. The Future Teachers of Amer ica are beginning a new program at school. Certain members of the group will actually take part in a practice .teaching program, in cooperation with teachers at school. The members will, in this way, gain a vital experience, otherwise unobtainable until col lege. Secrecy of candidates char acterizes the Future Farmers of America elections which will be held this week. The candidates have been selected, but their identity will not be made known until the day of the election. The task facing the officers of this large and active organization is one requiring much talent and ability. A National School Assembly : was presented to students last I Thursday. Eddie Mottler, a blind gymnast, amazed his audience with feats of skill and ability. Crater High brought home one first place winner from the Southern Oregon district speech tournament. All first and second place winners in each event earn the right to compete in the state 15 DAY FREE HOME TRIAL! 7TSM95 for only . - uu New Westinghouse Roaster Oven K . . 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