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12 MAIL TRIBUNE, Mdforl, Oregon, TuwJiy, December 30, 1958 IGY Opens Way to Radical Developments for Researchers Editor's note: Tbe international Geophysical Tear ending Dec. 31 opened new vistas for scientific ex ploration in many fields besides space penetration. In tbe following dispatch, the executive director of the U.S. National Committee for IGY takes a look ahead. By DR. HUGH ODISHAW Executive Director, U. S. Na tional Committee for IGY Written for United Presi International Washington-(lTD-The Inter national Geophysical Year has opened the way to many new and radical developments, quite aside from space science. On the basis of what was learned during 18 months of global mapping of man's en vironment by 30,000 scientists and technicians from 66 na tions, it seems entirely reason able to anticipate that: Within a century or so the oceans can become serious competitors of the continents in terms of material resources. Within the same period it is likely that the energy and material resources of the depths of the earth will in itially be tapped. Well within the same per iod it is conceivable that new and fundamental discoveries of solar processes will revolu tionize our approaches to man's energy problems. 'Last Nail' Hope These opinions are based on the assumption that we will continue to search for answers in nature. I hope very strongly that one of the by-products of IGY may be that it drive the last nail in the coffin of the juve nile and dangerous argument over the value of basic re search. Scientific advances, whether national or interna tional, can no longer be sus tained on a crash basis or by gifted tinkerers. They depend almost exclusively upon the rewards of basic research. What of the immediate fu ture? International cooperation in geophysical research will cer tainly continue for an indef II v. Records have sounds i00 you've Cjy heard... ... until you've played them on Hoffman Stereo Fi. Now the busy Christmas season is over, visit Home Appliance Co. and leisurely enjoy a dem onstration concert of Stereo-phonic music. You're welcome anytime! APPLIANCE CO. inite period. While the IGY as such is over, plans are un der way for continuing through another year the kind of cooperation and activity that marked the IGY. This program is called Internation- al Geophysical Cooperation 1959 (IGC-1959). It will consist in part of con tinuing geophysical research programs in various nations, marked by international coop eration in the observational aspects and by data inter change as in the IGY. Special committees have al ready been set up to continue international cooperation in studies of the oceans, Antarc tica, and to keep a continuing watch on the sun. To Press Research Of course, it goes without saying that space research will be pressed, here and abroad. The age of space affords a limitless frontier to the hu man mind and spirit. The pur- Grants Pass Plywood Plant Sold Again Grants Pass-dTD-The second sale of the Southern Oregon Plywood Co., plant here was announced Monday by Don Plummer, of the Vancouver, Wash., Plywood Co. The transfer which became effective Dec. 27, followed by only three days the announced purchase of the local plant and its timber holdings by the Vancouver company. The second sale was made to a group of Grants Pass bus inessmen headed by Jackson Beaman, general manager of the firm. The original purchase price was $2,100,000 but the price involved in the new transac tion was not disclosed. Beaman said the Vancouver company is retaining a small amount of stock in the firm. ,The plant employs 250 per sons in Grants Pass. suit of knowledge of the uni verse using the tools now at hand will occupy the interests and energies of innumerable men as they reach, no longer earthbound, far into space. The drama and excitement here, if properly construed, are incomparable, and the ulti mate place of IGY in history may be as tht initiator of space research. History may well regard this innovation as the most striking departure of man in this or any century. Remittance Control Machine Received A new remittance control machine, streamlining hand ling of cash receipts in the county clerk's office, has been recived by the county from the National Cash Register company. The machine, which will make one person responsible for all cash receipts, instead of the 14 as in the past, was built according to recommend ations made by County Clerk Bereth Hopkins, she reported. All of the many receipts handled in the office will go through the machine. It will provide locked totals and aud it reports and issue certified receipts, as well as save time and make fewer mistakes, it was was said. PROSPECT Cookie Supply Assured By GLADYS GOVENOR Prospect-Debra Marie An dresen, baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Andresen, Prospect, may have difficulty keeping track of "who's who" as far as her grandparents are concerned-but she is almost assured of a steady supply of home-made cookies. Debra, who was born Nov. 23 at Rogue Valley hospital in Medford, has a total of nine grandparents and great grand parents living in this area. Grandparents on her moth er's side of the family are Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Clark, Pros pect, and great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Grieve, all of Prospect. On her father's side, grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. Wal ter Andresen, Prospect, and great grandparents are Mrs. Lillie Larimer, Medford, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Millard Sr., Prospect. Darlene Nye is spending the holidays with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Nye. Dar lene is attending college in Idaho. A Christmas program was held at Prospect school Mon day evening, Dec. 22. After Santa Claus made his appear ance, several young folks went caroling at homes in the community. The WCTU will meet at the home of Mrs. Hattie Harris near Wildwood store on Cra ter Lake highway Tuesday, Jan. 13. The YTC will meet at the home of Mrs. Dee Hedgepath Monday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hixon recently became parents of a baby girl. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Colley of Medford were visitors in the prospect ' area Saturday, Dec. 21. Mrs. Goldie Sanderson vis ited Mrs. Louis Stevenson last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ma ther and Warren of Medford had dinner Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Pope, and Lisa. The Mathers also visited other relatives in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Foster and sons, David and Johnnie, visited friends at Myrtle Point recently. Wendall Bates cut the tips of his fingers while working in the wood shop at the school recently. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sanderson, Sandy and Pat vis ited Mr. and Mrs. Steve Stev enson Christmas day. Albert Cheboady visited his sister, Mrs. Richard Ma ther, Monday. Mrs. Edythe Wilson and grandson, George Lycete, spent the holidays at Mrs. Wilson's daughter's home in Yreka, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Millard Jr. of Portland are the par ents of a girl, Whom they have named Julie Carol. The baby weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Tisdale are here for the holidays, vis iting with Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Beck and children. Pat Sanderson is spending the holidays at her parent's home in Shady Cove. Son of Missing Portland Family Holds Out Hope Portland-flJPD-Donald Mar tin, 28, whose parents and three sisters disappered Dec. 7, believes there is "a good chance" they are still alive. Martin told the Oregon Journal in a telephone inter view from New York, where he is serving in the Navy that "my father is a fine woods man, a conservationist, a Boy Scout leader and he can live off the land." He said he couldn't under stand why the family's red and white station wagon hadn't been found. He said he believed if the family had ex perienced car trouble in a remote area his father knew enough about outdoor life to keep everyone alive. Hitchhikers Discounted Martin discounted any idea that his father had picked up a hitchhiker. "He never did when I was along," he said. "He was against it." Martin said he first heard of the disappearance when an aunt telephoned him from Portland Dec. 9. He said he first thought of returning to Oregon but decided there was nothing he could do that authorities have not done. His family sent him his Christmas present two shirts before they vanished. He received the package several days ago. Miss Laura Snodgrass of Prospect and Eugene Gregory were married at the Commu nity hall in Prospect Satur day, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. A reception and dance fol lowed the wedding. Ronnie Robertson visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ethon Robinson, recently. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bean re cently became the parents of a baby boy, while Mr. and Mrs. Roger Powers are new parents of a baby girl. The Prospect school, having been dismissed for the holi days on Dec. 23, will resume classes Friday, Dec. 5. A basketball game between prospect High school and the alumni was played last Tues day evening, with the alumni winning by a score of 41 to 36. Warner Bean of Medford is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Downing and children over the holidays. , The Prospect teachers gave a bridal shower for Miss La Donna Gould recently. The Pepsters also gave a shower for Miss Gould, presenting her with a coffee-maker. The Prospect High school basketball team was defeated by Talent recently. The score was 43 to 31. A pink and blue shower was given for Mrs. Virgil Govenor at the home of Mrs. Larry Sanderson recently. It has been announced that the Pepsters will hold their annual Sno-Ball Wednesday, Jan. 10. Queen candidates are fresh man, Sandi Sanderson; sopho more,' Connie Hall; junior, Judi Taylor, and senior, Hel en Jantzer. Several pupils were cut by flying glass when some test tubes exploded during gener al science class, at the school recently. Miss Kathleen Snyder is visiting her parents over the holidays. Miss Snyder is at tending Southern Oregon col lege in Ashland. Clarence and Kermit Nev ille are also home from col lege and Miss Mary Lou Nev ille is home from Alaska for the holidays. Bob Jones is spending a few days at the home of his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones. Mrs. Louis Bust and son, Tommie, of Talent and Bob Hill of Gold Beach visited at the George Govenor home Saturday. The Red Blanket mill has been closed down for repair work during the Christmas season. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pitts and Mr. and Mrs. David bKttN Vesta! FIR SLABS 1 Big Loads Summer Prices Buy Now Prompt Delivery MEDFORD Phone SP 2-21 11 Tall Tale About Cold Wins Annual Burlington Liars Club's Top Prize Burlington, Wis. -UPI- The way Lou Powers tells about it, the weather got so cold at Ortonville, Minn., last winter that it won him a prize. There was this teakettle full of boiling water, Lou said; and the weather was so cold that it froze the water so fast the ice :was still warm. Best Tall Tale And when he opened the door and kicked out the fam ily cat for the night, he froze his foot. Powers' story won the 29th annual Burlington Liars' club award today for the best tall tale of 1958. Honorable mention went to three liars: Is That By OLGA BURNS The sprig of mistletoe that hangs in many homes at Christmas was regarded with awe by our North European ancestors long before Christi anity. They felt it to be the most powerful growth in the forest. For that reason the Teu tonic peoples made it the ar row by which the sun god was killed, symbolizing the death of the year. The Druids, on the other hand, when they found a mistletoe growing on an oak tree, had it removed by a high priest using a gold en sickle. They felt it could kill or severely, injure even the sacred oaks. Their thought was correct. The mistletoe is a parasitic growth highly injurious to any tree on which it gets a start, and apparently nearly all types of trees are suitable as a host. For example, in the Bitterroot Mountain area of Montana it did such dam age to the Douglas firs some years ago that lumber cruisers didn't bother t o list those valuable trees in their esti mates of the logging cut. The source of the mistletoe for the Christmas trade is further evidence of the variety of host trees. That in the Ameri can market comes from even cottonwoods and poplars. In North European countries the majority comes from apple trees. Mistletoe Transplanted Mistletoe gets started on a tree mainly due to the birds. They transplant it by their bills accidentally. Birds are very fond of mistletoe berries. The berries are filled with a sticky pulp that adheres to the birds' bill. The bird flies to another tree and wipes his bill on a branch. The sticky stuff contains a seed about which it hardens, holding the seed in a crevice in the bark. The seed germinates, sends a root into the wood and sucks out the sap. As the shrub takes form and develops green leaves, it thrusts upwards to ward the sun, taking so much strength from the tree that the upper parts die. But if the mistletoe is such a danger to trees, why hasn't it made even greater inroads on our forests? One reason is that the mistletoe needs the sun and so flourishes best either on isolated trees or on the tops of those in for ests. Fully as important is the fact that some of the mistletoe are themselves sub ject to a parasite that is blown on the wind and attacks and kills its berries. (Released by McClure News papers Sorry, I simply can't an swer your many, friendly let ters individually, but I will be glad to answer letters of general interest through the column. Please address your letter to: Is That So! co Med ford Mail Tribune, Box 1069, San Francisco, Calif. Huges and children from Buena Park, Calif., are spend ing the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Gov enor and Cindy. Word has been received here of the death of Ervin Mather at Canyonville, Ore. He is the brother of Howard Mather. His funeral was held Sunday. ESTABLISHED 1896 FUEL CO. Court and McAndrews 7 GREEN I William Mcllrath, Danbury, Conn., reported there was a blood shortage when his out fit landed on Guam in 1944. A Navy doctor solved the problem by capturing large mosquitos on the island, shov ing their beaks into a patient's arm and squeezing until the patient's face took on the right shade of pink. Mrs. Thomas Naylon, Beav er Dam, Wis., told one about a fisherman who was asked if he was catching anything. "Sure," the angler said, "some Oversize and some undersize." The man said, "I'm the state game warden," and the fish erman replied, "Well, I'm the biggest liar in the state of Wis consin." Mosquito Dies Harry Shapeero, Seattle, al so got honorable mention with a tale about a Navy buddy of his in the South Pacific dur ing World War II who was bitten by a malaria carrying mosquito. The sailor pulled through and the mosquito died of acute alcoholism. Vincent's Story Appears in Climax Dale Vincent, Medford free-lance writer, has a story published in the February is sue of Climax, a men's maga zine. The story published by the one - time Mail Tribune col umnist is entitled "Without A Gun." The action involves Vincent's father, Wiley Vin cent, saloon owner in Pine, Idaho-a little town on the south fork of the Boise river in 1903. The story tells how Wiley Vincent, a large, powerful Irishman, met the well-armed Carp brothers and beat them senseless with his bar'ehands. Dale vincent vividly re members the scene for he was a small boy hiding be hind a barrel of whiskey in the corner of the room when the fight started. The1 Donny brook started when one of the outlaws slammed his six-gun down on the bar making a ragged dent in the beautifully polished top. Vincent ran a column in the Mail Tribune for a num ber of years called "Beside the Rogue." The daily feature was an outdoor column. y aaievs NO REFUNDS USE YOUR CHARGE ACCOUNT ALL SALES FINAL! Mats All Reduced Use Your REDUCED Drugged Animals Used To Study Hallucinations Washington Drugged ani mals are being used to study why the mentally ill and peo ple with fever see things that are not there. Certain chemicals such as mescaline and LSD-25 have been found to produce a kind of temporary psychosis in hu mans, complete with hallucin ations in varying degrees. These chemicals will also work with animals, Dr. Ame deo S. Marrazzi, director of the Veterans Administration research laboratories in neur opsychiatry, reported to the American Association for the Advancement of Science here. The chemicals, he said, work by first interfering with the action of the visual associa tion areas in the brain and then by quenching the influ ence of the brain's higher centers over the visual receiv ing areas. This dissociation of the different parts of the brain makes it impossible for the individual to distinguish between reality and the un real. . Intensify Signal Flow At the same time, the chem icals intensify the inflow of visual signals. Thus, such chemicals, whether administered by the doctor or occurring naturally in the body, create exactly the condition leading to il lusions and hallucination. Fortunately, the abnormal states created in animals by mescaline or LSD-25 can be prevented by the tranquiliz ers. LSD-25 is lysergic acid diethylamide. Superintendent Selected for Book County School Superintend ent Alf B. Mekvold has been selected again this year to appear in the national publica tion "Who's Who in Educa tion." The book contains names of prominent educators. Mekvold, president of the Oregon Association of County School Superintendents, has been county superintendent since 1951 and in teaching and school administration for more than 30 years. w fiff.nn (a nil J Don't miss these TERRIFIC SPECIALS! Drastic reduc tions on lovely women's apparel! These are OUTSTAND ING VALUES ... BUY NOW and SAVE! A Large Group Llobes Reduced Vi I I Table of Lingerie Reduced Vi Wool CHARGE ACCOUNT v ILLINOIS VALLEY Family Reunion Held By RUTH RAUSCH Cave Junction-The home of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Lackey and children, PattyJo, Sher man, Paul and Sherry, of Grants Pass was the scene for a family reunion Christ mas Day. Attending the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Lackey, Mr. and Mrs. John Lackey, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lackey and son Bob Capps, all of Kerby; Mr. and Mrs. Stan Waterman and sons, Richard and John, of Wolf Creek, and Mr. and Mrs. William Groll mitz of Grants Pass. Friends and relatives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim London and son, Danny, for Christmas dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Squitieri, Mr. and Mrs. Don Holton of Cres cent City and Mrs. London's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mathes, of Central Point. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jolly and daughters Sharen, Peggy and Patsy, entertained Mrs. Jolly's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Raines, for Christmas dinner. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hansen will be the scene for the Civic W o m e n's League's New Year's eve party. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Madden and daughter Gwen returned recently from Ogden, Utah, where they visited relatives. On their return they brought Jim's mother, Mrs. Anna Mad den, home. She has been visit ing friends and relatives in Utah for the past three months. Mr. and Mrs. Madden spent Christmas day with Jim's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Madden of Crescent City. Bob Burrows, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Burrows is home from college for the holidays. He attends South ern Oregon college. . We Will Be CLOSED FRIDAY & SATUKDAY January 2nd & 3rd FOR INVENTORY Sims Cycle & Hobby Shop SUITS of DRESS 2 Dresses P L U S SELECT ONE DRESS AT REGULAR PRICE BUY THE SECOND FOR 5c 17 So. Central Mr. and Mrs. Bud Randolph were guests for Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Collister. Mr. and Mrs. William Wood bury of O'Brien were hosts Christmas Day to his parents, Mr.' and Mrs. Herbert J. Woodbury. Bill Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Young, will re turn to his studies at Oregon State college Friday, after having spent the holidays at home. Dinner guests Christmas Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Musil were Frank Buchhiet and Mrs. Musil's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weingart. EET HAVE AN " E EXTRA VACATIONS hL ON THE WAY!z yourvtp SHIP! See us NOW-even if rou're going NEXT SPRING1 Cam en in for FREE fully illuttrattd literature, SEE GEORGE LEWIS ROGUE TRAVEL SERVICE We Reserve and Sell Airline and Steamship Tickets PHOME SP 7-6779 111 E. 8th y4 off VALUES! FOR THE PRICE OF evs Medford BY 1
