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14 MAIL TRIBUNE, MtdforJ, Oregon, Sunday, Octa br 12. T5t yS"oBDS Information Sought On Unbiased Basis Registered voters at the general election Nov. 4 will elect congressmen, state and county officials. In an effort to obtain unbiased information on candidates' views on certain subjects, the League of Women Voters has submitted questionnaires to candidates. Both the Oregon League and the Medford League provided information ap pearing here. , ' The League pointed out that it is a non-partisan organiza tion devoted to 'promoting the informed and active participa tion of citizens in government. The League never endorses or opposes candidates or parties. The Voters Service committee of the League collects in formation on candidates and measures for the use of mem - bers and the general public. The committee collects, to the best of its ability, complete factual and unbiased information, League officials noted. The Oregon League of Women Voters asked two questions of candidates for congressional offices. Charles O. Porter Charles O. Porter, 39, of 2680 Baker st., Eugene, is Democratic candidate seek ing reelection as congressman from the Fourth district. Edu cated in Eugene schools and at Harvard, Porter has been in the House of Representa .tives since 1957. The Oregon League ques tions, and their answers: Q. Pleas indicate the as pect! of U. S. foreign policy with which you are most in agreement; those of which you are most critical. A. "I agree with foreign aid, but believe it could be far better conceived and exe cuted: with renewal of recip rocal trade agreements act; with avoiding pointless sum mit meetingsk although I think we should strive harder to find common ground for such negotiations. I am. most critical of the Administra tion's by-passing of the United Nations and not providing moral leadership." Q. In what domestic legis lation are you especially in terested? Please stale your support or opposition. A. "Housing. I strongly support housing legislation making it possible for every family to have decent living quarters. "Public works. I strongly support 4 duly approved proj ects for flood control, reclam ation,, power, recreation and port development: " "Right to work. I strong ly oppose these misnamed laws and support the repeal of Section 14b of the Taft Hartley law which "makes them possible. "Tax relief and reduction. I strongly support feasible mea sures to help the ordinary family, not those who don't really need help. "Education. I strongly sup port federal aid (not control, following 'fields: construction and maintenance in federally impacted areas; building pro grams; merit scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study. - . . "Social security. I strongly support increases in amounts paid and a program for help ing retired beneficiaries meet medical costs, both on an ac tuarially sound basis." Paul E. Geddes Paul E. Geddes, 51, of post iff ice box 567, Roseburg, is Republican candidate for con gressman from the Fourth district. Geddes, an attorney, served in the Oregon legisla ture as a representative and a senator! He served three years on the Interstate Coop eration commission in dealing with problems of mutual in terest to the1 states and state of Oregon and federal gov ernment. The Oregon League quest tions, and their answers: Q. Please indicate the as pects of U. S. foreign policy with which you are most in agreement; those of which you are most critical. A. "Agree that mutual se curity aid, military and eco nomic, and other such pro grams have done much to maintain peace and should be continued but with more care ful supervision to meet need instead of permitting waste ful practices and to avoid such aid reaching and helping com munistic nations. "I am critical of failure to exhibit more of a 'walk softly and carry a big stick' attitude toward Communism which could prevent 'Red' spread and still avoid war." Q. In what domestic legis lation are you especially in terested? Please state your support or opposition. A. "Support legislation to protect and provide accounta bility for workers' welfare funds whether administered by management or labor or both and to make labor rack eteering impossible. "Support those essential public services which people cannot perform for them selves'. Oppose all other cost ly government activities to the end; that taxes can be re duced." The Oregon League of Women Voters presented three questions to candidates for governor, and two ques tions to candidates for state labor commissioner. A brief background on the candi dates, the questions .and an swers follow. Mark Hatfield Mark Hatfield, 36, of 1100 Chemeketa st., Salem, is Re publican candidate for gover nor. Educated in Dallas and Salem schools, he has degrees from Willamette and Stan ford universities, and is pres ent secretary of. state, a posi tion he has held since 1956. He is a former college instruc- I tor, in political science, and served as state representative and senator. He has been act tive in politics since 1950. Q. How can Oregon- meet its, growing educational problem-? - A. "Oregon must recognize, both at the elementary-secondary, and at the college level, the important role the unus ually many, fine .non-state schools play in holding the cost line. Short of inflicting any state controls and within the framework of the consti tution they must be encour aged. Plants must be utilized on a more nearly around-the- clock and around-the-calendar basis. ...... "Summer sessions, in high er education, should ' be pro moted to appeal to more than education enrollees. . "In elementary and secon dary, savings may be made in school construction through a cooperative program of coord ination . between the district and the state department by providing detailed specifica tions and drawings, a set-of which; might apply to multi ple situations. Budgetarily, we should move toward the 50:50 ratio of state and local support when fiscal condi tions permit, but this can be achieved only through broad ening of the tax base. I am opposed to an earmarked sales tax for education .be cause it puts the state budget even more irrevocably bound in a fiscal straight jacket, it does not guarantee ' other taxes will be reduced, it is the backdoor approach to fac ing up to a basic issue." ' Q. What is your position on County Home Rule? A. "I am in favor of Coun ty Home Rule which permits the strengthening of local government so that it may cope with local needs. The county has been powerless to meet many local problems and powerless also to correct its own weaknesses. Home rule will at least permit the counties to meet aggressively the problems they must now ignore." Q. What specific' action would you recommend be taken in regard to Oregon's economic situation? A. "I would recommend changes in the capital gains provisions of our tax laws and other modifications that would encourage, instead of penalize, investment of capi tal; broadening the tax base which would tap the re sources of those not now pay ing their fair share; tightening of the investigatory proced ures in welfare and unemploy ment compensation to reduce the likelihood of violations; strict attention to. government reorganization at the state level along the lines of the Hoover commission recom mendations at the federal level which would reduce costs of government; stepped up programs of tourist attrac tion which would bring new dollars to Oregon; concentra tion on rehabilitation pro grams of the state institutions which would turn to economic assets those who may other wise become long-time wards of the state." Robert D. Holmes Robert D." Holmes, 46, of 695 North Summer ave., Sa lem, is Democratic candidate seeking reelection for gover nor. Formerly a manager of an Astoria radio station, Gov ; ernor Holmes served in the state senate four terms, and has been active in confer ences concerning governors. Q. How can Oregon meet its growing educational prob lems? A. "Oregon will meet its erowine education Droblem bv j doing the only sensible thing it can do: appropriate suffi cient funds to see that school plant and school staffs are sufficient to meet' student, re. quirements. We shall have to improve teacher training pro grams, and this means a real istic survey and analysis of what our education aims are to be. I think our testing and guidance program should be stepped up earlier so we can get a clear picture of the child's potential. To realisti cally meet this challenge we must have sound federal aid to education so that all the people may share in the rise of national income." Q. What is your position on County Home Rule?. A. "The closer the govern ment remains to the people, the better the government the people receive. Under some conditions government serv ices-can-best be administered as a centralized agency, but the final voice should always be in the hands of the voters at the local level." Q. What specific action would . you recommend be taken in regard' to Oregon's economic situation? A. "The state department of planning and development was created by the 1957 legis lature and its activity is back ed by a strong advisory com mittee. Progress has been made by this agency. The re- spjJnse to 'this advertising (in the New York Times of April 6) has been tremendous. It has already increased tourist traffic and has resulted, in a considerable number of seri ous inquiries from 'industrial ists interested in locating in the state. "The inventory of Oregon projects ready to go when federal funds are .available has been completed at my direction. Together with Con gresswoman Edith Green, I have appointed the Portland Area Industrial committee to work for government con tracts. "Progress is being made in agricultural research and with active experimentation which will lead to an increase in our stock feeding industry. A good deal of , experimentation is being done with hogs to see whether we cannot sup port our pork needs within the state. . "The executive branch of government is giving particu lar encouragement to . both agricultural and lumber re search and experiment, par ticularly in utilization ' and marketing of these basic re sources and the things proc essed from them. I have given particular attention to Port development, also. "The fact that Oregon has a well trained, intelligent, and socially integrated labor force is one of the great fac tors that will encourage eco nomic development in the state. . "The independent tax study which has'been made under the direction of the executive department of government has already been partially completed and will be entire ly completed by the time the legislature convenes.. This ob jective study will, I am sure, do much to give us a clearer picture of the importance of the tax factor in our economic development and will do much to clarify the public's thinking on taxes." Lyle E. McCauley . Lyle E. McCauley, 54, of 1930 Market sf,,, NE, Salem, is Republican candidate for state labor commissioner. This is McCauley's first political venture. He was educated in Oregon schools, and has com pleted graduate school courses at Harvard university. Q. What recommendations do you have for the expan sion of industry and payroll in Oregon? A. "I recommend reapprais al of the state's tax structure coupled with the flexibility of the tax base to attract more payrolls. A tax program that is competitive with Washing ton to the north and Cali fornia to the south is needed to attract payrolls to Oregon. A vigorous inventive program should be enacted to encour age exploration of our nat ural resources throughout the state. We need a reappraisal and equalization of interstate freight rates, especially, to the eastern markets' in order to meet' competition from other areas. Direct attention should be given to prospective indus try of our abundant water, climate, natural resources, and potential waterpower, which we must protect by definite conservation pro grams." Q. What specific labor leg. islation could help solve the problems of the older worker. the handicapped and the un- employed? A. "Amend Oregon Fair Employment practices act to eliminate discrimination against the worker over 39 years of age, make it more attractive for employers to take advantage of older work er s experience. Amend So cial Security law by insert ing an escalator clause based on the cost of living index as in a large number of Labor contracts to protect older peo ple on fixed incomes." , Norman O. Nilsen Norman O. Nilsen, 49, of 3935 SE Henry st., Portland, is Democratic candidate for reelection as state labor com missioner. Prior to being elected in 1954, Nilsen work ed in the construction indus try for 20 years, and was con nected with the U.S. depart ment of labor for two years. He also was state director of apprenticeship. Q. What recommendations do you have for the expan sion of industry and payroll in Oregon? A. "Development of electric power projects; increase ur ban renewal projects; pool in dustry and technical facilities to secure prime federal gov ernment contracts; expand de velopment of uses for mineral deposits, timber, etc.; fight discriminatory freight rates to the east and develop markets to the west; provide research and other information and service to encourage further diversification of industry; ag gressive sales program to at tract industry, contracts and markets." Q. What, specific labor leg islation could help ' solve the problems of the older worker the handicapped and the un employed? ' A. "Plan an over-all social action approach to solving the frustrations created by our present complicated society: Specifically on these three problems assign (or create) a state agency for the task of nromotins understanding of the economic value of the old er worker, as has been done for the handicapped worker. Provide a trained staff to stim ulate labor, management and community action for this purpose. .Provide increased placement service for all three groups. Extend unemploy ment benefits to provide the necessary purchasing power to bolster the economy while re lieving the serious conse quences for the affected fami lies. Improve technical and trade training programs to substantially reduce the pro portion of unskilled worKers in- the work force." In connection with the League of Women voters pro gram of furnishing unbiased information on.candidates and measures appearing on the ballot, the Medford League of Women Voters recently pre sented questionnaires to can didates for; state and county officers in Jackson county. Candidates were asked to give Diograpnicax unui mo tion, and answer two ques tions. The questions were: 1. In what way can the ot- fice you're running for better serve the people of Jackson county? 2. What is your position on the proposed County Home Rule amendment, and why? Below, the candidates are listed, giving a brief biograph ical sketch. of eacn, xne wuic for which he is a candidate. and the candidates answeia to the two questions, by the League. The questions are answered in the osder listed above. , Dr. Edwin R. Durno TV- F.dwin R. Durno, 09, or 2512 East Main St., . Medford, is the Republican candidate for' state senator from Jackson county." He had been a mem ber of the state board of med ical examiners for H years, and has been active in civic committees, Masons Shriners and various medical organiza tionSi . ' ;' Dr. Durno's answer, to uie League's questions: OuestiOa 1: Tit cannoi. i am riroud of the Senators who have served Jackson county. I can only strive to remain ever mindful of my responsi bilities ahd obligations to all the people, keeping in mind our changing economy, our aging population, and our way of life.". -; v '; " Question 2: "The basic con cept of County Home Rule is. sound. I would support such a measure in fhe legislature should it contain the necessary limitations and safeguards to protect the rights and liberties of all of the people of Jack son county. Matters of law, taxation, conservation, etc., should be defined." s Gordon Hudson Gordon Hudson, 37, of 349 Windsor ave., Medford, is the Democratic candidate for state seitator. A pharmacist who owns three drug stores in this area, he is a past president of the Lions club. Although he has never sought a political office previously, Hudson said he has been an "interested stu dent of political affairs since college days." He has a bache lor's degree from Oregon State college. - Hudson's answers to the League's questions: Question 1 "I am running for a legislative office and in tend to make myself accessible to all the people of my county at all times. I shall try to es tablish fixed hours for inter views when I am in Medford during recess so the people of Jackson county can bring their problems to me. While at the legislative session, shall invite the closest possible contact with the people of my district by letter and personal interview." "Question 2: "I strongly fa vor the County Home Rule amendment because it will give the citizens of our coun ty more autonomy in county government. It will allow for flexibility in taking advan tage of opportunities for im provement of services, and for exercising inherent pow ers and authority over our own county affairs that touch the lives and welfare of all our people." . Mrs. Mar i jane B. Duncan Mrs. Marijane B. Duncan, 37, of 1500 Terrace dr., Med ford, is a Democratic candi date for state representative Active in the Parent Teacher association, the Methodist church, the League of Women voters and the Knife and Fork club, Mrs. Duncan has had business experience be fore and after marriage, and was legislative secretary dur ing both 1957 sessions. She attended Illinois Wesleyan university. Mrs. Duncan's answers: Question 1: "With increased coordination between repre sentatives from Jackson coun ty and better cooperation with other members of the legisla ture and the administration, the office of state representa tive could be far more effec tive in serving the people of our area and the state as a whole." Question 2: "I support it whole-heartedly as a construc tive step toward more effic ient county government, giv ing to each county the right to modernize according to its particular needs and the de sires of its citizens. Robert B. Duncan Robert B. Duncan, 37,' of 1500 Terrace dr., Medford, is a Democratic candidate seek ing 'reelection as state repre sentative. An attorney, he re ceived his education at Illinois Wesleyan university and the University of " Michigan. He has been active in several local civic organizations and was chairman of the Juvenile Advisory committee. . Duncan's answers: Questional: "An experi enced legislator, occupying a position of leadership and re sponsibility in the House of Representatives, will, with the. interest and assistance of the people of Jackson county, bring both prestige and ac complishment to our area." Question 2: "As a member of the 1957 session of the leg islature I voted for County Home Rule because I felt that changing-times and increased demands on our county gov ernments had, in many areas, rendered present organization inefficient and obsolete.". Melvin J. Lattie1 , ' Melvih J. Lattie, 61, of route 3, box 200, Medford, is a Re publican candidate . for state representative. A graduate of Nute academy, Milton, N. H., Lattie is an orchardist and di versified rancher and director of two large cooperatives. He was active in politics at an early age in New Hampshire, and has been a member of the Phoenix school board.- He has supported various organiza tions, including the Chamber of Commerce Tax .Research committee.. .' Lattie' s answers:- Question 1: "The next ses sion of the legislature will have many problems to solve. Correcting inequities in the tax structure, formulating a sound budget, educational problems, East-West highway, relief of the aged of low in come on real property taxes, are just a few of the problems. Solving these and others on a sound basis can benefit all the people of Jackson county." Question 2: "I am thorough ly in favor of seeing the Coun ty Home Rule amendment ap proved by the voters of Jack son courity on Nov. 4. Basicly I believe that government should be as close to the peo ple as possible. The County Home Rule amendment will allow for greater participa tipn by all the people at the local level and will not in any J way. infringe on the rights they now have." Mrs. Evelyn Nye Mrs. Evelyn Nye, 54, of route 3, box 203, Medford, is a Republican candidate for state representative. A gradu ate of the University of Ore gon, Mrs. Nye has been active in the League of Women Vot ers, a member of the Medford school board, and was a mem ber of the state legislative committee of the state school boards association. She has been active in politics, and was a member of the execu tive committee of the Jackson County Republican Central committee. Mrs. Nye's answers: Question 1: "By being truly representative of the people, independent of pressure groups and placing good leg islation above political loyal ties and aspirations." Question 2: "I believe that government should be kept as close to the people as possible for reasons of efficiency, econ omy and true democracy. This, of course, applies to counties as well as other units of government.", Mrs. Bereth P. Hopkins Mrs. Bereth P. Hopkins, 59, of route 2, box 428, Medford, is Republican candidate seek ing reelection as county clerk. Educated at Montana State Normal college and Montana State university, Mrs. Hop kins had taken an active part in politics, and in the' Oregon County Clerk's association. She represented the clerk's as sociation during the 1957 ses sion of the legislature and ac tive in an advisory capacity to the committee on elections in the House and Senate. Mrs. Hopkins' answers: Question 1: '"Continue sound business like adminis tration initiated during my term of office. Take advantage of new modern, ideas and methods and be ever alert to the efficient application of new machines as improved models are developed." Question 2: "I favor the leg islation, in so far as it seeks to impose on the legislature a duty to provide . legislation whereby local county govern ments may achieve a greater degree of control over purely local problems. I believe, how ever, that the county officers provided in the constitution should continue to be elected by the people ., and - directly answerable to them." ', -Ernest Marvin Madden Ernest Marvin .Madden, 36, of 108 South Main St., Phoe nix, is Democratic candidate for county clerk. A graduate of Phoenix High school and Southern Oregon college, he is an insurance man. Madden, a former schoolteacher,- is a member of the Phoenix Lions club, the Phoenix Grange and is active in Boy Scout Troop 15. Madden's answers: Question 1; "By courteous and prompt attention to 'the public's problems; efficiency with greater attention to economy; and encouragement of registration and voting. (To accomplish the latter I would solicit the aid and prestige of the League of Women Voters and other non-partisan organi zations.)" , Question 2: "Since this is not an issue in my campaign, my opinion is expressed only as an individual. If the people feel that this amendment will correct the ills. of the present system,' then I would urge its adoption.- However, I do not see this as. a simple panacea and if any other charter is proposed, I would 4want to have very complete informa tion on it before making any endorsement." ' -Frank Christian Frank Christian, 62, of 314 West V Main; :' St., Talent, is Democratic candidate for county commissioner. Edu cated in commercial subjects, Christian is retired from farm ing, sawmill and logging op erations, subdivider and build er and as an accountant. He is present mayor of Talent. Christian's answers: Question 1:" "County plan ning is becoming very impor tant and should be given spe cial attention on a long term basis. I approve of budgets that are honest, legal, realistic with less- money on projects that should, be backed by the state and full . support of a county fair."' - Question 2: "This is not an issue of the office. I am for county reorganization." Chester H. Wendt " '.'-". Chester H. Wendt, route 2, box 461,' Medford,'"is. Repuli can candidate seeking reelec tion as county commissioner. Elected to his post four years ago, Wendt is a farmer and dairyman specializing ififpure bred cattle. He is a member ' of the Medford Elks, the Cen tral Point Grange and the Kiwanis club. ' i Wendt's answers: '. - ' Quuestion . 1: "First of all the county court should be a board of county commission ers and secondly more cen tralized authority should be vested in this body." Question 2: "I favor the County Home Rule amend ment. This amendment would give the voters of all counties the authority to determine the form of county government they choose." C. Scott Hamilton C. Scott Hamilton, 50, of route . 1, box 589, Central Point, is Democratic candidate for county judge. A farmer and fruitgrower, Hamilton at tended Oregon State college and is active in the Parent Teachers association and the Grange. He served as chair man of the Jackson County Democratic ' party. Hamilton's answers: Question 1: "By making ap pointments on a bi-partisan policy, by an 'open door poli cy, and by being an official of all of Jackson county. I will oppose and 'private inter est' groups." Question 2: "At the present time I am very opposed to any type of 'County Manager type of government.' The rea son is because it takes away the sacred right of the voter to choose his official for of fice. I favor the County Home Rule plan because it will give the voters of the' county, out side of the incorperated towns the privilege of voting on their own problems. That is sanitary districts, etc. In other words it will enable the peo ple of a certain county to gov ern themselves without go ing through the state legisla ture, so long as it is a county problein." Earl M. Miller ' ; Earl M. Miller, 51, of 617 Park ave., Medford, is Repub lican candidate for county judge. Educated in Portland schools, Miller has been oper ating Miller Motor Service here for 27 years, and has been active in local civic organi zations. He served a term as Medford Mayor, six years as city councilman, on the city budget committee a n d is a member of the Medford plan ning commission. Miller's answers: -Question 1: "With a per sonal consideration and busi ness like management of all county problems, and with a fair, impartial administration for all citizens and every sec tion of Jackson county. Question 2:. I definitely be lieve, in County Home Rule, but can't agree with proposed amendment because it isn't specific enough between state and county and in uniformity for all counties. This change in county government needs rmuch study." Larry Sheehan . Larry Sheehan, 47, of post office box 555, Rogue River, is Democratic candidate; for county sheriff, A hotel and restaurant owner and opera tor, Sheehan was educated .tit New York and at Woodbury college in Los Angeles. Ac tive in the Lions club, Elks club, PTA and the Grange, he was president of the Dem ocratic Social club, and chair man of the county Democratic Central comittee. - Sheehan's answers. Question 1: "Astute man agment and handling of county tax collection monies. Sheriffs office open 24 hours a day for better protection. I am in favor of county own ed, properly marked cars for the sheriff's department, and complete cooperation with po- 1 Consider - J I Conner-Morris 2SS." .' WEST MAIN AT SIXTH . V 1 ' "Your TV Weatherman" ' ' ''l'"r J KBES-TV Monday Through ASHLAND MORTUARY Jf ' Thursday 6:00 p.m. 4m aJc wJjVjpV 1 1 I '' "'day 5:45 p.m. ' r A TrJIp.ir4l ' emer National Selected Morticians by Invitation " Growth of Valley Firm Reviewed at Rotary Meeting Ashland - The growth- of business of Bear Creek Or chards, Medford, since i932 when the gift package was in troduced, was reviewed by Richard W. Gray, vice presi dent of the firm, here last week.' ' . . ' Speaking at a Rotary meet ing, Gray said the firm sold 467 boxes, in- 1932, and this season. - "the" Christmas gift pack will exceed three-quarters of a million packaged and the total gift pack for the year, Salem Closed To Red Artists: 'Craziest Thing' . Salem, Ore.-dlPD - Salem is off-limits to Russian culture, Willamette .University offici als have learned to their sur prise. The university received a letter from concert impresario Sol Hurok of New York City stating that Salem has been designated a "closed area for Soviet artists and attractions. the ban means that Russian violinist Igor Besrodni will not be able to appear here as scheduled March 11. The 28-year-old artist had been scheduled more than six months ago as one of four attractions on the university's distinguished artist series. "We. don't know why this should apply to Salem," the letter said, "but we will have to assume that the State' De partment has its reasons.". Both university and city of ficials expressed - disappoint ment at what they called a "cultural blockade." "It's the craziest thing I've ever heard," one city official said in surprise. lice agencies in every town town in Jackson county. Question 2: "I would like time to make further study of this amendment, "although from my present knowledge I feel I would favor it." Joseph D. Walsh Joseph D. Walsh, 31, of 473 Freeman rd., Central Point, is Republican candidate for county sheriff, The present chief criminal deputy in the sheriffs office, Walsh has been in police work since 1949 with training and' experience in investigation and police ad ministration. He is a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce,' the Medford Safe ty Council, and the "Jackson County Police reserves. ' Walsh s answers: Question 1: "By extending in-service training to officers in a broader scope to estab lish 24- hour patrols, seven days a week, and to assign permanent personnel for. col lection of delinquent personal property taxes." Question 2: "I favor the County Home Rule amend ment because I favor local control of county business and I further believe that econ omic progress can best be ob tained through this change." ' including the 'Fruit of the Month' items, -will exceed 1, 100,000." , Bear Creek Orchard's pay roll last year reached $1 million Gray said, End at the peak of the gift packing, 1, 300 people were employed. -Plan Early Planning for the gift pack season Starts early each year, when the firm orders reeds from" Hong Kong, China, for baskets which are woven at the site. In February the co conut honey is ordered from the Philippines. The later ar rives in the spring, and is packaged by Bear Creek. Large quantities of netting also is ordered in the spring. Gray said. Nettin is used to insure that fruit will remain in place in the baskets during shipment. Late in the fall, company officials meet with represent atives of the express company and the railroads, and ship ping schedules are checked. "The peak of the shipping comes about Dec. 12," Gray said. Between "50 and 60 car trains of gift packages move south in express trains. They are dispatched to 39 distribu tion points in the country, and from there the packages con tinue on their way in less than carload lots." Bear Creek orchards, and other fruif packaging concerns this year will ship about 250 railroad cars in addition to substantial shipments by mo tor carrier "All of the fruit must be delivered the week before Christmas and sched uled so that it arrives at its destination ' in prime condi tion," Gray said. .'.'-.. ". Classes Sef To Meet This Week Ashland Classes sched uled to. meet for the second session on Mondays and Tues days, 7-9:45 p.mY are the night courses - in constructive ac counting," basic ' accounting courses offering three hours of undergraduate college cred it, Raymond E. Pettay, region al representative of the gen eral extension division,; Ore gon state system of higher ed ucation, has announced. , t Classes are held at the Med ford High school, room 229, for a period of 10 weeks". Fees, for the course are $9 per cred it hour, or a total of $27 Both classes were scheduled at the request of employees and employers of . various firms in the Medford area. All persons interested in this course are ureed to register at these second meetings as in sufficient enrollment may cause one or both of the class es to be cancelled, Pettey said. CORVALLIS FIRM LOW .... Portland - (UPD- Bonneville Power Administration said yesterday that Witzig Con struction company, Corvallis, was apparent low bidder, at $79,984 for construction of the switchyard for the 20,000 kilo- volt ampere Larson substation, four miles north of Moses Lake, Wash.
