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12 MAIL TRIBUNE, Medford, Or., W4nt4iy, DemW 11. 1931 uropeara Nations Start Merging Into Powerful EcononiG Elm 'Euratom' Also Becomes Effective In Six Countries Paris -(LTD- The dream of generations of Europeans will come true today when six leading continental nations start merging into a powerful economic bloc. The six common market na tions are France, West Ger many, Italy, The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Their customs union is offi cially called the European Economic Community (EEC). Simultaneously, there goes into effect the six nations' "Euratom" - a pool of their atomic resources for a peace ful production of nuclear en ergy. The economic measures taken by the six nations on New Year's Day will be far from revolutionary: A 10 per cent cut in customs duties and quota free imports amounting to at least 3 per cent of na tional production in all in dustrial branches. But what is revolutionary is the political significance of the initial measures. France, Germany and Italy, who have for centuries been fighting for supremacy and markets will start on the road of a cooperation which, with the three Benelux countries, will turn them into a single trading bloc over a period of 18 years. United Stales of Europe But the ultimate target of the authors of the six-nation treaty is far more ambitious, For them the common market is only a step, although a long one, to the merger of the member countries into a po litical community - a United States of Europe. The solemn signing of the treaty in Rome in March 1957 was widely acclaimed as the beginning of one of the most successful bloodless revolu tions in European history. But today, 19 months later, the implementation of the treaty threatens to split West ern Europe into two hostile trading camps. Britain Asks Extension The common market, Brit ain claims, is a "factor of di vision" in Europe because its common external tariff will make it hard for Britain and other Western countries to 4sell their goods to the com munity. Britain demanded that the 'common market be extended to include all the 15 Euro pean members of the Organi zation for European Economic Cooperation (GSC) to which the United States and Canada also belong. The common market nations rejected the British "free trade zone" scheme last month after an 18 month negotiation. They said Britain cannot receive preferential treatment on the continent' as long as she refuses to give up her worldwide system of imperial preferences. And France and West Ger many especially feared that the free trade zone, from which political ideas are ab sent and which is strictly a trading plan, would kill all hopes of forming a political community in Europe. Warn of Retaliation The OEEC Council of Min isters wil make a new, and possibly final, attempt at healing the dispute Jan. 15. Britain has warned that she and other non-member na tions would form their own customs union and take re taliatory measures against the common market countries if Pre-lnventory AIL WHOLESALE PRICES VX-6 NATIONALLY ADVERTISED S2.98 IMMEDIATE DELIVERY PALMLOOM RUG MAKER $1.19 Nationally Advertised $2.00 Does Beautiful Work WAXIE SPRA-SHINE $1-50 Large 75 to 100 shine size BLAZE OUT FIRE EXTINGUISHER $1.00 Replaced Free if used on fire in 60 days. Nationally advertised $1.98. All Items Fully Guaranteed Free Information Immediate Delivery Cheek or Money Order P.&E. ENTERPRISES MANUFACTURERS P.O. Box 1285, Medford, Ore., Distributors DISTRIBUTOR INQUIRIES INVITED Organic Molecules Show Evidence of Vegetation on Mars Gainesville, Fla. - Evidence of vegetation, and therefore at least one form of life, has been found on Mars. Dr. William M. Sinton of Lowell Observatory, Flag staff, Ariz., said he now had definite proof that organic molecules are present in the dark regions of Mars. He told the American Astronomical Society meeting here that ab sorption bands at three wave lengths confirmed the pres- Young Girls Fail In Robbery Tries Salem-flJPD- State, county, and city police today sought two girls, who, armed and masked, fruitlessly tried a couple of holdups here Tues day night, then vanished in the fog. It was a frustrating try for the two would-be bandits First they attempted to rob Mrs. Shirley Miller, 22, at her home. They fled when Mrs Miller told them she had no money. Then they attempted to hold up Mrs. Mabel Stokes at her small grocery store in Salem. But Mrs. Stokes also told the girls she had no money and again the girls fled into the fog. Meanwhile, police had been called, but said they could not find no trace of the girls al though road blocks were thrown up. The officers said the two girls, one a red-head and the other a brunette wore bandanas over their faces. They added that from the de scriptions, the girls appeared to be about 17 years old. MALRAUX SON ILL Turin, Italy (UPI)-Gauthier Malraux, 18-year-old son of French author and Minister of State Andre Malraux, was rushed to Martini Hospital here Tuesdav night from the nearby Bardohecchia ski re sort with pneumonia. Doctors said his condition was serious. no compromise were reached. Many observers believe French President Charles de Gaulle, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan and West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer may hold a "sum mit" conference shortly to seek a way out of the dead lock. Allied diplomats believe the North Atlantic Treaty Alli ance probably would not sur vive a full - scale trade war among its partners in Europe. There was speculation the United States, although it is keeping aloof, might be asked to mediate the quarrel if both sides maintained their un yielding stand. France Not Impressed British warnings and threats of retaliation seeming ly failed to impress France, which is leading the common market nations' opposition to the free trade area project. French officials believe the community will be strong enough to win in a trade con flict with Britain. Their theory is that Switz erland, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and other small nations which support British criticism of the com mon market's closed shop policies will balk at joining Britain in a showdown with their powerful community neighbors. CADMIUM $4 69 Battery, Additive I ence of organic molecules. The spectra of Syrtis Major, Pandorae Fretum, Mare Sire- num and Mare Cimmerium, all dark areas, showed the absorption. The absorption was absent to weak in the bright regions surrounding Arabia and Amazonis, so called desert regions. Test Repeated Dr. Sinton tested for the presence of organic molecules, a test for plants, on Mars in 1956 and repeated the test this year, using improved equipment obtained with a grant from the National Science Foundation in con junction with the 200 - inch Hale telescope of Mt. Wilson and Palomar Observatories, Pasadena, Calif. The sensi tivity was increased to ap proximately ten times that of the 1956 observations. This improvement, together with the larger telescope, per mitted study of different regions of Mars, Dr. Sinton reported. The three absorption bands were found at 3.43, 3.56 and 3.67 microns for the dark re gions of Mars. In terrestrial plants, absorption occurs mainly in two bands at ap proximately 3.41 and 3.51 microns. A micron is one millionth of a meter, which is 3.3 feet. Significant Difference' Dr. Sinton said the third band found on Mars may in dicate a significant difference in the type of molecules pres ent. However, the closeness of the absorption bands to 3.5 microns indicates they are definitely due to organic molecules. Dr. Sinton suggested that wherever the planet is dark, these bands occur, even in regions that have become dark during the history of ob servations of Mars. If this is true, Dr. Sinton said, then organic molecules are pro duced in localized regions in short spans of time. "Growth of vegetation," Dr. Sinton concluded, "cer tainly seems the most logical explanation for the appear ance of organic matter." Previously, theories of life on Mars have been primarily founded on the fact that dark and light changes are observed on the planet. These are thought to be seasonal changes, deriving their con trasting tones from the re currence of vegetation. Week's Sewing Buy SIZES 1414-24! Look slim, smart, young in this shapely step-in with a tab-buttoned collar, smooth hip pockets. Easy to sew per fectly proportioned to fit you. Tomorrow's pattern: Child's dress. 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' There was no business meet ing. The program started at 8 o'clock directed by Mrs. Gas ton Floux, beginning with the children of the Grange sing ing carols. Carol Foote read of customs of other lands at Christmas time, illustrated in pictures by Johnny Frink, two piano solos by Elaine Young; Mrs. B. E. Ford, Mrs. Cleo Young, and Mrs. Gaston Flouxgave accounts of Christ mas recognitions at different periods of ' time. Mrs. Otto Niedermeyer act ed at reader, Aubrey Evans as soloist and Mrs. Walter Mang as tableau manager. The fol lowing songs were illustrated: "There's a Song in The Air," "Eastern Mountains", "Holy Night," On the last number, "Angels We Have Heard on High," the double quartette consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Ghester Wendt, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Niedermeyer, John Nie dermeyer, Mrs. Fred Kuest, Mrs. Melvin Hall and Homer Jefferies, sang with Evans. They also sang carols after the skit, and led the group in singing. Mrs. Effie Kurtz ac companied the vocalists. Those taking part in the tableaus were Mr. and Mrs. Arold Bohnert, Mrs. William Strauss, Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Morehouse, Otto and John niedermeyer, and Wendt. After games -and mixers, members saw Santa Claus ushered in by Frank Ham mond with treats for the chil dren. A sum was donated to welfare of unfortunate families. . New officers will take their Make That New Year's Resolution Now . ... to store your household possessions in a place where they will be safe! Davis features separate storage valuts for davenports and overstuffed chairs, separate rug racks, special clothing and wardrobe containers. Items stored this way retain their value . . . and this is important to your pocketbook! Call Davis! DAVI Medford-l 39 -South Fir Ashland-240 4th St. BEKINS AGENT FOR MEDFORD AND ASHLAND The Family Council Editor's note: The Fmil Council consists of a Judge, a psychiatrist, three clergymen, a newspaper editor, a women's editor and two writers. Each article Is a summary of an actual report. The Family Council does not give advice; it merely reports on problems that have been dealt with by responsible agencies and counselors. Hilda S. My husband and I have been married 12 years and have five youngsters. My husband's work calls for our relocating every three or four years. As you can imagine, this is a very hard life for me. I can never really fix up a nice home. When we get really settled and comfortable in one place we have to pick up and take off. I am not complain ing just for myself, but it is terrible for the children. They are constantly being taken away from the schools and playmates they like. They cry for weeks before and after a move. I feel that Dick should make up his mind to find a settled job. I am willing to take a cut in our standard of living if necessary. He can apply his skill in different ways if he really wants to settle down. Richard S. - Before we got married I explained to Hilda that we would never be able to settle permanently in one community-at least not while I am young. I can get a much higher income and do far more interesting and reward ing work if we keep on the move. Hilda was thrilled by the idea at that time. She said she hated being stuck in one place. I realize of course, that it is much harder with young children. Each move seems to become more difficult, but I try to help out as much as possible. Hilda's complaints don't help a bit. I'd be willing to make a sacrifice for the kids any day, but in this case it may be the kids who would actually be making the sacrifice. I cer tainly won't be able to help five through college if I take a drop in income. The Council: Despite her protests that she is not con cerned as much for herself as her children, we feel that Hilda deserves considerable sympathy and credit for her achievement in having made several relocations while bearing and raising five chil dren. It certainly could not have been an easy life, but perhaps it might have been, and may yet become, a more entertaining one if Hilda could ,get herself to take it in stride. Moving is hardest for chil dren who have a deep sense of insecurity. If they are comfortable with themselves and feel secure about their parents' love, they are not stations at the next meeting beginning at 8 p.m. Jan. 2, with Mrs. Julius Dobrot as chairman of the program com mittee. This is the beginning of a two months alphabetical contest the winners being the only who have the largest at tendance of members or visit ors at their meeting. All mem bers from A to F should make every effort to attend this meeting, as the losers have to give the winners an Irish stew dinner the first meeting in March. Display table will be ar ranged also by the. A to F members. TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO. Crating & Packing Phone SP 2-6273 Phone MU 2-8552 overly upset at the idea of going to a new school and making new friends. The fact that these children constitute a sizable group as a family should add to their sense of security. Possibly all or some of them need1 a little more understanding and attention from one or both parents. It is very likely, however, that these children are react ing to their mother's attitude. If both parents seemed happy and excited about each move, the children would undoubt edly reflect this. The moves would seem like big adven tures. These children may well have an edge over others. They get to know about dif ferent sections of the country and will have to develop the ability to make friends quick ly.' Nobody can tell Hilda and Richard what the best de cision would be for them selves and their family, but it is important that they arrive together at some decision and stick to it without regrets. If they decide to stay put and take the cut in living stand ard, Richard must avoid a feeling of resentment. If they decide that the gypsy life is preferable, Hilda should make up her mind to accept it with good will. Children have a lot of ca pacity for adjusting to things, but few, if any, can adjust to long - term conflict between their parents: (Copyright 1958, General Features Corp.) EYE OPENER ' London -UPD- The official London Gazette today carried this announcement: "The Pin, Hook and Eye, and Snap Fas tener Wages Council (Great Britain) hereby gives notice of its intention to submit to the minister of labor and na tional service proposals for increasing the statutory min imum remuneration set out in the wages regulations, pin, hook and eye, and snap fast ener order, 1958 order O. 160. West European Economy Shines London-(UPD-West Europe's economy bounced back strong ly today from its first big post war dose of freedom, and eco nomic experts said the way was now clear to import more U. S. and Canadian consumer goods. The British pound sterling, which any foreigner now can change for U. S. and Canadian dollars, kicked off its second control-free day with a new showing of strength. Conti nental currencies followed suit. The biggest sour note in a generally bright European pic ture came from France. Com munist - dominated labor un ions there rumbled ominously against the heavy doses of aus terity ordered by the De Gaulle government. Mother, Two Sons Shot To Death Farmersville, 111. -UPD- A mother and two of her four sons were found shot to death in their beds today. State's Attorney Otto Funk identified the victims as Ann Beirerman, 53, and her sons, Tom 13, and James, 9. ' Funk said the bodies were discovered by Mrs. Beier man's husband when he re turned home from work early this morning. , It was not determined im mediately who did the shoot ing. Funk said there were two other boys in the family and both were at home. 55 MAGNAVOX Models to Choose from . . 89.90 to 2000. Your Phonograph Dollars best spent at PURUCKER'S direct factory to dealer prices. NOW IN FULL SWING! Hundreds of Pairs Reduced! HALF-YEARLY V. The Corner Shoe Store CENTRAL AT MAIN MEDFORD A Happy Prosperous NEW YEAR To One and All! And Don't Forget! John EDeere Day Tuesday. 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