Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 2, 1958)
Serbian Coal Mine Explosion Kills 10 Belgrade-TOPD-An explosion in a Serbian coal mine killed 10 miners and trapped 100 of their fellow workers below ground, it was announced here today. Officials said the explosion took place Wednesday at Pob vis in the Bulgarian border area of western Serbia. There was no immediate indication of the condition of the trapped men nor their MAIL TRIBUNE, Madford, Oregon, ThiiridiT, October 2, 1931 W A Japanese invention makes a printed page actually talk. It uses a sheet similar to mag netic tape on the back of the page which produces recorded sounds when a reproducing head is passed over the print ed words. Portland-CPD-James B. El kins, central figure in the 1956-1957 Portland vice probe, was indicted by the To Plead Wednesday - Elkins and Clark were re leased on bail of $3500 each and were given until next Wednesday to plead or move against the indictment. Others named included Har ry H. Huerth, Daniel Dono hue and Leonard McMullen, who are serving terms in the state penitentiary for bur glary. Violation of this law is punishable by not more than three years in prison or a fine of S1000, or both. Seven evert acts were named. Elkins' disclosures helped lead to the lengthy probe into vice conditions here which carried as far as the Senate Rackets Committee. aiains Multnomah county grand jury Wednesday on a charge of conspiracy to commit the fel ony of burglary. Indicted along with Elkins was Raymond Clark, who also figured prominently in the vice investigation, and five " others, three of whom are serving prison terms for burglary. TOBACCO COFFEE, Ere OS A full-scale san-heated house has just been completed by a team of engineers and architects at Lexington, Mass. The system cost about six times as much as a conven tional system giving equal comfort. to nam sraim tram tMth. After (taint or ramovad, KSp will keep tMih ita'm-frM, and bright. Get Kip; it's wondsfW. position within the mine. The announcement said the explo sion occurred just as shifts at the miner were changing. The official announcement said a boiler exploded but gave no further details. Pat Drug Counters 49c & 79c Portland Vice Figure Indicted By Grand Jury .,.. ' .., . .. fJ--''&r : "'.," ' - " ' T : 1 J ft . -v - :fftX " "' -'JtlfZ z'tTT i miiriiiiiiinitini.'ii..'' t-T" """"" " " n.'tlmfWjthiJ "',5h"st2r L - - .. - ' - ... - - . :-".)! -- BOOK BUST GOES ON DISPLAY-The Oldsmobile Dy namic "88" Holiday Sport Sedan for 1959, which goes on display here tomorrow, represents "family - sized" transportation luxury in sports car design. The' car will be on display at the Darrell Miller company, 415 South Riverside ave., Medford, along with other Oldsmobile lines ..for 1959.. Among features of the new model are re cessed four-beam headlamps located closer to the road for improved nighttime visibil ity. The "98" and "88" series will continue to be offered in a variety of body styles. Nov. 10 Set as Brief Deadline In Rate Hearing San Francisco -UPD- The In terstate Commerce Commis sion, has set Nov. 10 as the deadline for filing of briefs on a proposed reduction in lum ber freight rates between Southern Oregon - Northern California and Southern California-Arizona. ICC Examiner Walter Baum gartner set the deadline Wednesday as 25 days of hear ings ended. 'They were con ducted here and in Portland. Southern Pacific, Santa Fe and Western Pacific railroads asked the ICC for permission to reduce rates more sharply from Southern Oregon than from Northern California in order to restore a parity they said, existed before 1954. Request Opposed The request was opposed by Nortie3 California lumber men, who said it would give Southern Oregon operators a big competitive advantage. Truck and water shippers also protested the rate cuts, claim ing they would put them out of business. The railroads are led by SP, which received more than S100 million in revenue from shipping forest products in 1957. They claim that the rate reductions would attract more lumber business. The ICC has until Dec. 20 Truck Hauling Rsle Hike Okayed Salem -0JPD- Public Utility Commissioner Howard Mor gan Wednesday approved a 6.7 per cent increase on truck hauling rates in Oregon, ex cepting trucks ' that haul ce ment and allied products. The increase, to become ef fective Oct. 13,' were asked by the Pacific Inland Tariff Bureau. Similar boosts have been granted or are being considered in Washington and California. Petitions for the increase were based on claims of higher labor and operating costs. to make a decision in the case, or the new rates automatically go into effect. fe.. crc, ffi ij- DISHEARTENED AND DEJECTED A weary VirgU Blos som leans on the stair post after another hectic day in the Little Rock battle to maintain segregated high schools. Blossom and other members of the school board were served with a court order preventing transfer of Little Rock's high schools to a private corporation, which would have operated them on a segregated basis. Petition Filed To Change Name Cave Junction-The city bal lot will carry a measure to change the name of the city from Cave Junction to Caves City. A signed petition for the change has been sub mitted to the city recorder. When the townsite was originally platted and record ed in 1932, the name appear ing on the records was Caves City. The inconvenience of closing shop and driving the two miles to Kerby every day for the mail? resulted in a demand for a Caves City post office. When word finally -came through the request had been granted, the event was for a. Cave Junction post office Cave Junction is now an incorporated city and has grown from a small settle ment centering around the junction of the Redwood and Caves highways to the largest town in the Illinois valley. Other petitions submitted to the city recorder for the three city offices to expire this year include Elwood Hus- sey for mayor, ana .Bart Jenkins and Mrs. Robert Rausch for councilmen. Gas Pipeline Permit Approved Salem -TCPD- Public Utility Commissioner Howard Mor gan said today the Federal Power Commission has grant ed Pacific Northwest Pipe line Corporation a temporary certificate to extend a pipeline for natural gas from Klickitat county, Wash., across the Co lumbia river to The Dalles. Morgan said he was notified of the certificate by Jerome Kuykendall, FPC chairman, in a telephone call. The com missioner had urged Kuyken dall to speed action on the application, which was op posed by the newly-formed Northern Utility Company of The Dalles. Morgan said it would be necessary to continue distri bution of butane at a much higher cost to customers if the application for a tempo rary permit were not grant ed. Northwest Natural Gas Company presently serves The Dalles. so comfortable with Mobilheat Call your Mobilheat man. Automatic refill. Easy monthly budget plan. Sk. 7 r-s ii . l 7 7 1 M L EXPERT BURNER SERVICE SOH GREEN STAMPS TOO MEDFORD FUEL CO. Tel. SP 2-2111 FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 1 ijjjjj? j'v SALE! 69c CAROL BRENT DRESS SHEER NYLONS Choice of light or dark seams. Hurry in for thesel 2 ,,89' SALE 1.98 Short Slssve COTTON BLOUSES Luxurious co 1 1 o n broadcloth that wears well and re tains its fresh good looks. Six styles. SALE! Hand-Decorated "Tole" metal basket 2.98 quality So beautiful you'll want several for yourself, extras for gifts! Gorgeous floral panel on white, green or black finish. Oval, 132" high. While they last! ' U HUfiWl Jl. Reg. 5.79 SUPER HOUSE PAINT No finer house paint made. Self cleaning. White or colors. 4.99 REG. 9.98 to 12.98 GIRLS' COATS, TOPPERS $5 17 only. Choice of colors, fabrics, well-tailored. New Fall styles. REG. 15.98 to 19.98 MISSES' RAIN COATS 513 12 Only. Durable water-repellent fabrics. All fully lined. REG. 7.98 MEN'S HUNTING BOOT 5.99 Nylon cord soles are rot-proof, skid-proof, sturdy double-tanned leather. 8-in. top. 7-11 SALE! BOYS', .GIRLS' I BOXER JEANS 77 Fast dyed, faded blue or tan. Elastic waist. Sizes 2 to 6X. REG. 4.98 I Is 'I I 1 DRAPES 3.66 Textured cotton in at tractive solid colors. Choice of green, gold, champaign, nutmeg or pink. 48x84 in. per pair. REG. 1.98 GIRLS' PEDAL PUSHERS L&8 Wide selection of prints and solids. Sturdy polished cottons or twills. Sizes 7-14. REG. 229.95 15 Cu. Ft. Tru-Cold Chest Freezer Sale $ 188 $5 Down PRE-CUT Pillow Case Border Print 68 87 pieces only of 2Yz yd. lengths. Each length makes one pair of pillow cases. Hurry down toWards! ' You can plan and cook ahead with this outstanding freezer in your home. Safely stores 525-lbs. of frozen food. Adjustable cold control. Snap-action lid. 5 year guarantee on sealed unit. 2.99 VALUE BOYS' JACKETS 1.88 Reversible! From bright plaid to a solid color. Machine washable. Water repellent. REG. 1.59 MEN'S WORK HATS 77 24 Only. Sanforized, mercerized cotton twill. Stitched brim. Reg. 93.71 8:25x20 10 Ply SS76 Tax Included Fully equal to na tional brand truck tires that sell for dollars more! Ideal for over the road use on hard sup face roads. Flatter, deeper tread gives long, even wear. REG. 4.75 HANDY SPOT LAMP 3.88 Plugs in auto cigarette lighter for 6 or 12 volt cars. Polished chrome. Sealed beam unit. REG. 15.95 Sleeping Bag 11.88 Filled with 3 full lbs. of Celacloud. Water - repel lent Poplin cover. Single Double style. REG. 3.35 ROLL ROOFING 2.88 REG. 11.95 GARDEN UNEELBAnnOl'l 8.88 55 lb., 100 sq. ft. T
