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Jimmy Stewart Plays Real-Life Role He's Portrayed in Pictures By VERNON SCOTT Uniltd Pren Hollywood Writer Hollywood W Shy, stam mering Jimmy Stewart played the real-life role today he's por trayed so many timet on the screen the nice guy who gets a rough deal, but comei through like a champ anyhow. The lanky actor'i friend say Jimmy would have made briga dier general without a hitch if he weren't a famous movie star. They yelled '-foul" when his promotion wes hung up by the Senate Armed Services commit tee this week. . But not Jimmy. "I'll continue to do my best," he said, referring to his colonelcy in the Strategic Air Command. "I was very honored to re ceive the nomination for this promotion by President Eisen hower and the Air Force," Stew art added, and then he clammed up, just as he has in movies when the script threw him curve. The actor's friend and agent, Bernie Williams, says Jimmy pulled a two-week tour of active duty with the reserve this year and last which is all the Air Force requires. Jimmy himself admits he has been through transition and familiarization with B-47s and B-52s the two SAC standbys. and both jets. During his last tour, less than a month ago. Colonel Stewart had 25 hours flying time in B-52s. According to Jimmy, his re cent training has been directed i al command. at fulfilling the job of deputy commander of operations in the event of mobilization day a task that involves movement of all aircraft throughout the glob- At the height of his film ca reer when he was chosen best actor of 1940 for his role in "The Philadelphia Story," Jim my junked his $3,000-a-week Medford; Tribune Third Section MEDFORD, OREGON, SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 1957 8 Paaes STORM CLOUDS AND CURVATURE of the earth are graphically shown in this strata spheric shot by Major David G. Simons as he soared 19 miles along the rim of outer space for 32 hours. Storm clouds gave him some concern. (International Soundphoto) movie salary to become a buck private. In those days they were paying $21 a month. He weighed less than 157 pounds when he reported to the draft board and was turned down for being underweight. A few months later he fatten ed himself up by 10 pounds and was called into service -in March 1941, eight months before Pearl Harbor. Jimmy rose rapidly in the ranks of the Army Air Corps. He had held a civilian flying license since 1935. Without hoopla or fanfare, Stewart went about doing his duty 20 combat missions and 18 months in the European war theater. He was awarded the Distin guished Flying Cross for lead ing his squadron of bombers on a Feb. 1945, raid on Brunswick, Germany, aircraft factories. He also was awarded the Air Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster. Jimmy is as highly regarded in his native Pennsylvania as he is in Hollywood. The 49-year-old son of an Indiana, Pa., hard ware store owner, Stewart once was suggested as the Democratic gubernatorial candidate of the state. But win or lose, general or no, Jimmy Stewart isn't fretting about the current hubbub in Washington. He and his family are vacationing on his ranch in Northeastern Nevada. If anybody wants an argu ment, they're barking at the wrong movie actor. TOPS ANTE Buffalo, N.Y. m Traffic violators in Buffalo reached into their pockets for $386,892.95 in fines in 1956, easily topping the previous high ante to the city's' coffers. Records showed that speeding was the highest single offense, with violators contribut ing a total of $112,487. THREAT PAYS OFF Niles, Mich. IW Judge Thomas W. Cain's threat to jail for drivers who failed to heed parking tickets paid off. Offi cers said an estimated 85 de linquent motoiftsts jammed the police station to pay fines. 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Our completely new service quarters fea- tures new modern equipment, Graco lubrica tion, Western Lifts, a full line of Standard Oil Products, and a complete selection of FoMoCo genuine parts and accessories. Our guarantee is a square deal and 8-hour-fast service on FordMotor Company vehicles backed by our factory-trained staff. Tomorrow, at your convenience, come to Medford Motors and see the most modern headquarters for the most modern cars. Medford Motors has available for immediate delivery all models of the big Mercury 157. In conjunction with the grand opening of bur new head quarters at 225 South, Riverside, we are offering outstanding trades on all new Mercurys. Come in, inspect and drive the Mercury 57-the car whose striking new concepts in overall design, appointments and performance have established a new criterion for the industry. MERCURY'S DUAL HEADLIGHTS In fitting harmony with the bold, simple design of our new building is -the luxurious Lincoln car you will see in the showroom. This is your opportunity to see the automobile that has become the star of the fine car field. Thrill to the styling that will shape fine car design for years to come. Discover the details from Quadra-Lite Grill to canted rear blades that make the Lincoln the most-desired car. Take a demonstration ride at Medford Motors and see . how new, fast-action Turbo-Drive puts Lincoln instantly and smoothly at your command, and how the Hydro-Cushioned ride relaxes you like no other car can. MEDFORD MOTORS, INC. 225 SOUTH RIVERSIDE AVENUE PHONE SP 2-6157 X,
