Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 21, 1958)
TWELVE MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE rrldsr- FnT 11. 1938 'Inertia Barrier' Major Task Faces Object at Light Speed Br WILLARD WILKS Uniled Press Correspondent Los Angeles W The ma jor obstacle to a space ship hitting the speed of light is the "inertia barrier." Approaching light speed in space, the inertial mass of a mere pebble becomes that of a battleship. Scientists just don't bother to figure what it would be for a space ship. Dr. Robert H. Boden, physi cist at North American Avia tion's Rocketdyne plant, ex plained that the inertial mass or resistance to being push ed faster of any object in creases progressively the fast er it goes. "At around 80 per cent of the speed of light this in crease becomes appreciable," Boden said. In view of this, will man actually be able to propel himself at the speed of light 186,300 miles per second? Despite the tremendous in ertia barrier, Boden and an other propulsion expert. Dr. William H. Pickering, director of Cal Tech's jet propulsion laboratory, refuse to say that it is impossible. Don't Know "We just don't know," Bo den states frankly. "We are somewhat in the situation of scientists in the 1920s period of aircraft development before the problems of the Cigarette Makers Dispute Findings Of Subcommittee Washington OP) Two to bacco manufacturers Thurs day disputed a congresional finding that the public has Jbeen "deceived" in adver tisements about filter cigar .ettes. Bowman Gray, president of -Jt. J- Reynolds Tobacco Co. -which makes Winston filter cigarettes, said the , House -Government Operations sub rcornmittee had based its find lings in a March, 1957, maga zine. Gray said that since rthen there has been a consid erable decrease in amount of solids and nicotine found in -"Winston cigarettes. The president of P. Loril--lard Co., Lewis Gruber, said this company's claim that Kent rcigarette filters "best of all Heading filter brands" was a ""simple statement of fact." Fact Said Substantiated He said "three of this coun try's best known and most reputable independent re search organizations" had substantiated that Kent "de livers less tar and nicotine in its smoke than does any oth er filter brand." , The House subcommittee aid Wednesday its investiga tion last year showed filter tip cigarettes offer no more health protection than the non-filter variety. It accused the Federal Trade commis sion of being "weak and tardy" in cracking down on ads that imply filter tip cig arettes do offer protection to the smoker. The FTC meanwhile has called a conference Feb. 26 of cigarette industry repre sentatives to establish uni .forrn standards for testing amounts of tar and nicotine in cigarette smoke. The com mission said it wants to end "confusion" resulting from a wide range of testing methods. sonic barrier were under stood." - Pickering, whose laboratory helped develop America's first successful satellite, said scientists "don't like to say anything is impossible." Both agree it will take new sources of energy unknown today. In today's technology, trying to shoot even a pebble to the speed of light might take an engine-fuel compo nent the size of a house, ob- Business Experts Shun Artificial Market Stimulants viously not a feasible propor tion for a space vehicle. As for the Immediate fu ture, Pickering believes "we'll be doing pretty well to reach 10 miles a second," or about twice the speed of our Ex plorer satellite. "That should be adequate for preliminary exploration of the solar system and keep us busy for a while," he said. Looking a little further into the future, Boden said he thought a "velocity capabili ty of around 250,000 miles an of light, "And we have kept our studies well below that range," he 'added with a smile. hour in gravity-free space is 80 or 90 per cent of the speed within the present realm of reasoning." At the same time, he pointed out this figure would be slowed "by maneu vers of the vehicle and gravi tational fields." "But this is just a gleam in our eye," he said. "We are years away from a working model of the power plant we would need." As for the inertia barrier, he said this probably wouldn't become a serious problem until a ship reached around New Mexico, part of which lies in the Southern Rocky Mountains, has a number of peaks and mountain ranges with unusual names: Gallo (rooster), Hogback, Hatchet, Organ, Cebolleta (little onion) El Huerfano (orphan), Starva tion, Soldier's Farewell and Rabbit Ear. : Court Records MUNICIPAL COURT William Harold Roberta, exces sive noise, S2.50. Earl Thomas Manley, improper lane usage. $10. Wayne Fred Johnson, disobeyed traffic signal, $5. David Earnest McClurg Jr., violation of basic rule, S10. Wilma Louise Pierce, violation of basic rule. S3. James Murray Bell, violation of basic rule, ?10. DISTRICT COURT Sammie Lee Umberger, failure to dim headlights. $6. Nelson E. Cannon, no operator's license, S10. Elvin D. Calkins, one head light, $6. Gladys M. Campbell, failure to stop. S10. Jimmie Strepdill, failure to stop, $10. Edward Perr, no PUC permit, f ID 'Moon Traveler' Eyes Space Career New York API Airman this fall to study aeronautical Donald G. Farrell, 23, the Air Force's "moon traveler," said today he hopes to spend his life in space work. The young airman who spent last week in a simu lated space rocket at Ran dolph Air Force tBase, Texas, said he hopes to enter college play two license tabs, $5. John W. Bigham, failure to stop, $10. Elizabeth A. Settle, failure to stop. S10. MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION Albert James Givens. 813 Beek man ave., Medford, and Janice A. Mary M. Hilken. failure to dis- La. Klamath Falls. engineering and then "go back and work in the same field of Air Force projects that I am presently in." A real flight to the moon, he believes, "can be done, and I would like to do it." Farrell arrived shortly after midnight for two weeks "tem porary duty," making radio, television and other appear ances here and attending an Air .Force Assn. jet age con ference in Washington. At the head of his personal agenda: "I'm just going to visit the folks." By ELMER C. WALZER United Press Financial Editor New York Of" Business experts recently have been turning way from artificial stimulants t o lift the econ omy out of the recession. The editors of Dun's Re view, monthly iDun & Brad street publica tion, hold that 1958 looks like a g o o d year 7.'.- Si,'Y. VS'- m Mm Elmer Walzer for those who make it good by personal decision and action. The editors of the Commer cial and Financial Chronicle say they are quite sure "that nothing could more hearten industry and more effectively persuade it to resume vigorous building for the future than the assurance that new deal programs and ideas had van ished from Washington for good." The Chronicle editors hold that artificial stimulants of the economy failed to work in 1929-32 and that they will not work now. Dun & Bradstreet experts assert that although steel, construction, apparel, food stuffs and services are react ing in a variety of ways, the total situation is far from gloomy. Not Unexpected They point out that manage ment had been expecting a test such as the present one of the economy for more than a decade. But they add that there has always been some unforeseen factor population upsurge, Korean war, the alternate frowns and smiles of the Kremlin to delay the chal lenge by lending an inflation ary support to the market place., Even now, there is the step ped up missile program for 1958 so we can look only for "a partial test of the well- trained but untried manage ments in thousands of Ameri can companies, a generation of executives without the wound stripe of a red-ink year." A Program These experts lay down the following program for indus try for the months ahead: 1. More productivity to ballance the inflationary theft of values and more spendable income to offset any deflation ary pressures. . . "2. Better training of middle management through greater responsibility for de cisions, even to the risk of some wrong guesses. . . "3. Less reliance on govern ment for support, guidance or discipline in business; less use of Washington as a wailing wall. . . "4. Less waiting to see what the competition will do. Less trend-setting. Less talk and more field work on product testing, market research, and sales training. "5. Prompt action when the facts warrant decision. Man agement can be wrong even when it's right, when it delays hiring, firing, moving, staying, merging, divorcing, or dispens ing, or shirks any other call to judgment. Failure to act is a primary cause of failure in any venture." Convention Plans Outlined for Group Moore Hamilton, Medford postmaster, outlined plans for the state convention of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States 'at a dinner meeting of the Jackson County Post masters recently. The state convention will be held in Medford June 17 through 19. Hope Brader, postmistress at Chemult and president of the state organization, dis cussed postal matters on the state and national levels. Other guests included Es ther Guddat, postmistress at Crescent, L. L. Storey, post master at Malin, and Harold Prestel, postmaster of Grants Pass. Marie Furry of Phoenix presided at the business meet ing ,and reported on the state mid-winter postmasters' meet ing in The Dalles last month. i i mm' ASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY OF ALL THE RIDICULOUS THINGS . . . THIS ONE TAKES THE CAKE (WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY CAKE) WE'VE LET A LOT OF STUFF JUST LIE AROUND AND PILE UP. NO ONE'S FAULT BUT OUR OWN, AND GUESS WHAT . . . YOU ARE THE ONE WHO COMES OUT ON TOP WITH THE MOST OUTLANDISH, UNREALISTIC, IM POSSIBLE, UNHEARD OF BARGAINS EVER!!! SATURDAY ONLY THE EARLY BIRDS GET THE BEST WORMS . . . ANYONE FOR WORMS? Main Floor SHOE DEPT. (ATTENTION NARROW FEET) ACCESSORIES o NOTIONS (LITTLE MISTAKES) Main Floor LADIES APPAREL (FASHIONS?) 2nd Floor till I INCDV A 2nd lillkklllkll I v Floor (HUSBAND LOSERS) Forest Grove Man Heads Astoria Schools Astoria W Douglas Olds, 41, superintendent of Forest Grove Union' High school, has been appointed superintendent o f Astoria public schools, effective in July, the school board an nounced Thursday. Mr. Businessman: You can rent a ZEON Sign for as little as 15c per day. ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION 1228 Court Street Phone SP 2-7448 SIGHS Serving the West Since 1812 "JOLLY JERRY" STAMBAUGH, our shoe buyer, needs Help! Help! Help! "ABLE ALTO" PRUITT, notions, is not quite able to face it all. Can you help her? 100 PAIRS narrow ichool shoes. at chop ped down prices. W cannot tell a lie these are finest quality shoes but toe many narrow sizes. If yeu wear size 6 thru 10 in a narrow width we can save you money. Reg. priced at 8.00 400 Reg. 3.98 MEN'S SHOP Main Floor (HABERDASHERS HEADACHES) is "EMOTIONAL ED" CULBERTSON men's and boys' wear buyer . upset over the whole thing. Help the poor guy if you can. Sanitation at Labor Camps Talked Salem ' (IP) Exclusion of farm labor camp grounds from sanitation standards for women and minor workers in agriculture was recommended at a public hearing of the Wage and Hour Commission here Thursday. . Labor Commisisoner Nor man O. Nilsen said the prob lem of providing suitable - living quarters for migrant workers will be considered under separate standards. " State Board of Health regu lations on farm labor camps apply irrespective of the em ployment condition. Gordon Walker of Indepen dence said farm labor camp ground conditions present a different and greater prob-1 lem because of diverse farm operations and should be treated separately. Daily's U-Drive ' Medford Airport Make Every Sale Cash! Mr. Merchant: Use our money to make every transaction a cash deal for you. We will lend your cus tomer the money to pay you cash. You don't have to guarantee the amount. Terms are liberal and simple. The main requirement is that the borrower has steady employment and a good credit record. V Usually, deals can be approved for perma nent residents over the phone and in just a few minutes. We have a surplus of cash and want to put it out. Give us' a try! DISCUSSIpN INVITED-NO OBLIGATION Locally owned and managed. This is our thirtieth year. OREGON FINANCE COMPANY 45 South Central Avenue Medford, Oregon Gene Thomas, Mgr. Phone SP 2-4433 THIS IS A TRUNK SHOWING?- only ell metal foot lockers excellent for clothing too? Reg. to 12.50 ' '. MiN ... ARE YOU FIT TO BE TIED? Come in and tie one onone what? One tie of course . . . values to 2.50 in pure silks. While they last GEORGE WASHINGTON SUPPED HERE He sold us white alligator belts but he should have said "white elephant" (who ever saw a white alligator anyway). Broken sizes. Reg. 5.00 FERDINAND, KENNESAW, NUSSBAUM, TRUEH ART ("Sounds like roll call at Val ley Forge") you say. No it's an appeal men with initials F, K, N or T. Initial handkerchiefs for just WE'RE HAVING A B-l-G-l . . B-l-G-l suit sale Yes, one only in size 48 semi-stout suit. Dark brawn hard worsted wool. Reg. 65.00 All WOOl SHORT JACKET-1 only, size 44. It's as gray as our mood every time we look at it. Perfect, however, with char coal trousers. Reg. 25.00 GRAY FLANNEL TOPCOAT-A real Valley Forge Special. 1 only, regular. Size 46. Reg. 45.00 . KEEP YOUR SHIRT ON-don't get in a sweat until you've seen these. 2 only medium size sweat pants perfect for gym (or Bill or Harry). Reg. 2.95 500 44 1 00 19 2288 I1300 2288 99 UTILITY BASKET, clumsy looking-wrought iron and brass. They look better with fruit and nuts in them. 8 only GENUINE LEATHER ACCESSORIES Sin cerely there's nothing wrong with these eye gloss cases Memo pad and King Size cigarette cases. Just a little drab in color but you can give 'em for gifts FAKE FUR JACKETS that no self-respecting fur-bearing animal would claim. The original price was, believe .it or not, $10.98. 3 only, 1 black and 2 leopard SOAP FINE CASTILE, doesn't smell sweet maybe you can get the kids to bathe . . it's handpainted WE'VE TRIED AND TRIED to sell this lazy Suzan type service. Four angled serving dishes with a covered center dish, leaf It cherry pattern - l 33 "DOUBTFUL DONNA" DOYLE, ready-to-wear buyer, is doubtful you'll be interested in any of these, but here goes anyway ... HERE IS WHERE WE REALLY MISSED either on size, style or color. They are still here so yours must be waiting for you on one of our dress racks. Broken sizes and styles. "JUMPIN' JEAN" JAEGER, millinery dept. mgr., joins the call for help. WHITE SATIN HATS-inspired in follies ef 1919. Whatever happens to you' when you wear these ... don't bJama us Reg. 1.00 33 2 Reg. 1.25 Box ONE GROUP 20 ONLY VALUES TO 22.93 ONE GROUP 20 ONLY VALUES TO 19.93 PRINTED JERSEY & COTTON BLOUSES were the smortest to wear with capris, shirts and suits in 1957, so we really went overboard and bought too many. Values to 7.98. Sizes 32-38. Yours for only goo 400 2 EASTER KNITS we're not- saying -what Easter but we found 'em stashed in an old drawer : 100 2 of 'Em for -joo DOMESTICS o (HOME HORRORS) Main and Lower Floor 33 WE REALLY FELL IN LOVE WITH THESE, when we bought them. But the customers didn't . . . so here is the give-away price. , "HORRIFIED HARRY" BARKER is just as scared of these articles as you are. Bx. Reg. 2.98 09 CHILDREN'S o (AND SMALL ANIMALS) LINGERIE HOSIERY "SKEPTICAL SCOTTIE" TRUMBLY (she's new here) isn't quite sure she wants to join this crazy mixed up crew. How ever, she likewise dug out a few old skeletons. 1 ONLY ALL WEATHER COAT Size 14 Reg. 25.95 1 ONLY ALL WEATHER COAT Size 16 Reg. 39.95 1 ONLY ALL WEATHER COAT Size 12 Reg. 29.95 rVE WENT CRAZY WITH WENDT (the salesman) ... he told us these 1 pc sunsuits were great. You should see them . . . and we want you to have them. 6.98 values for : WE REFUSE to stand and fold these shorts of sailcloth any longer. Our buyer ex pected all of the Rogue Valley to go to the moon for the winter and she bought a pair of shorts for each of us. Now we have 30 pair left and you can have yours (valued at 98c) for just 500 goo 00 He hates them . 'em off on you. so he's pushing SHOWER CURTAIN SETS-Sets ti right haven't moved one in weeks. How about a clean-up campaign starting with these. At least they match. Regular 4.47 JUMBO BLANKET BAQ Since Ringling iros. quit coming through. Jumbo doesn't live here anymore. Ideal for do-it-yourself steam bath. 2 only. Reg. 1.19 CURTAIN VALANCINO It's finally cur tains for this gathered goop to trim your window. Your choice, if you prefer two styles. Reg. 25e yd. 99 Zipper 29 Bag Nothing 1 yd. 50 WOOL BATTS Man I went hog wild and batty over these moth delicacies. Snack, sandwich and feast size (1-2 or 3 lbs. to humans). Reg. 3.98 to 7.98 990 to 3.99 A Lower w Floor BOY'S SHOP (DELINQUENT SPECIALS) A CLEAN SWEEP-7 only subteen dresses. May be used as dust rags. Obnoxious colors. Reg. price was 9.98 SANTA BROUGHT THESE George whack ed them with his hatchet. Girls knit cardi gans that were priced from 3.98 SALE ON BOYS SKITS-What's a Skit? That's tiks spelled backwards. Seriously though (and this is serious), they ore boy's knit shorts with a short leg. Sizes 30 and 32 only. Reg. 98c . SIZE 17 SPORTCOATS We made a very special purchase of 2 only. These were "picked up" by a souvenir hunting buyer touring Mt. Vernon and are said to be authentic models of the period. Reg. to 21.95 , i AND ON THE OTHER HAND-they have I 5 fingers boy's all wool gloves in navy j or maroon. Regular 1.50 pair. The stock I in this item has gotten out of hand take them awoy for BOYS' CORDUROY SLACKS-Sky blue end mint green are lovely colors why not come in and take your pick from 6 only, in sizes 26 & 28. We repeat a wide, wide color selection, light blue and light green. Reg. 6.50 23 488 GEORGE W. couldn't tell a lie but for the girls who do PADDED BRAS. Regularly priced at 5.00 HOSIERY for the gals making rag rugs. You can SOCK it to us on these. Sizes 8'i-ll in Short, Med., Tall. Reg. 1.35 pr. TRICOT GOWNS some gaudy thing salesman talked us into. The fit it up to you. Reg. 3.99 SUPPOSEDLY A PEIGNOIR-Your guess Is as good as ours. Fits like a barrel. Reg. 12.95. Take it away for JOO 59 joo 1 00 99 IT WAS A SUNSHINEY DAY when the salesman was here. Our buyer not being accustomed to the sun went overboard again. Now we have famous make sweaters in wool and vicara or in fur blends novelties cardigans and scoop neck styles. 56 pr. PURPLE JEANS Deep purple foils the buyer is having purple nightmares please help him 4 only, size 10. The whole plot was perpetrated by a famous maker who prefers to remain anony mous. Reg. 2.98 . 99 KNIT T-SHIRTS-Calling, all boys size 4, 8 and 16. We can fit 16 of you in these at a ridiculous price you'll know why when you see them. Reg. to 2.19. A very good volue at . 99' 66 VALUES TO 8.98 VALUES TO 11.98 VALUES TO 14.98 SUN BRAS ust what you need for these dripping wet days. Turn all the electric light bulbs on and come down and buy a sun bra. 11 only. Reg. 2.98 WE INHERITED THESE BLOUSES from our former buyer and now we don't know what to do with them. Our shelves ore crowded with new shades of orange ice and lime. What can we do with pink, blue ond reds? Sizes 32-36. Values to 4.98 for 'YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT THEM" the salesman soid so we fell, hook, line and sinker now we have 9 all wool skirts in bright, colors left. We don't Want 'em, you can have 'em. Values of 5.98 in sizes 14-16-18 for 649 JQ49 25 CRIN61IN (?) One only, sugar coated, age dated sticky mess. Good only for fly paper but who knows when 100 yards will come in handy. The whole lot for only - FRINGED FINGERTIPS Nothing like shred ded tips to tantalize the tender hands Juy a his get a hers. Two towels for the price of one. Boxed. Reg. 1.98 EERIE ENSEMBLE Live like liberace-ean-dles, mats, and napkins in one gruesome package. If it grew any elder we could ell it for cultured mold. One only. Reg. 6.00 : : 15 All ef It 99 J 99 1 98 ODEROUS OUTING FLANNEL Omar the tentmaker special suede finish, non-fattening, washable (?), colorfast (?) 36" (we know). Reg. 79c yd. TANKETTES Don't be caught with a wet tank do-it-yoursejf with a Dorothy Dean. Two only one for the free stander one for the wall type. Reg. 3.98 ' 22 Par Yard Pill! 10 99 No mail or phone orders on these items. No refunds or exchanges. (One you get 'em, you're stuck with 'em.) MEDFOKO
