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10 MAIL TRIBUNE, Medford, Ore., Wednesday, January 21, 1959 I -1 b i BLACKLISTED AWARD WINNER Dalton Trumbo, one of the "Hollywood Ten," screenwriters who were black listed by the movie industry for their refusal to testify before the House committee on unAmerican activities, has been revealed as the author of the 1956 Academy Award-winning script, "The Brave One." Originally at tributed to a mysterious "Robert Rich," the script was awarded an Oscar which was never claimed. Oregon Allotted Federal Grant Washington - OD - Educa tion Commissioner Lawrence G. Derthick said today grants totaling nearly SI million have been allocated to 23 states, the District of Colum bia and Hawaii for vocational education programs. The Droerams. authorized under the National Defense Education Act, are designed to train highly skilled tech nicians in the national defense fields of electronics, tool de sign, aviation and industrial chemistry. Federal funds are matched dollar for dollar by state money. Allocations made so far in clude: California, $85,225; Idaho, $10,939.00; Montana, $10,098.50; and. Oregon, $19,-123.50. Great Decisions Kits Available at Med ford Library Great Decisions kits of fact sheets are now available at the Medford Public library, it is reported by Miss Helen Webster, library director. Books on the various topics for this year's discussions are in increasing demand already, even though the program is not scheduled to begin until Jan. 25. For the convenience of readers interested in acquir ing a good fund of background information to enliven their discussions Miss Joyce Marlin, reference librarian, has ar ranged a selection of books in the lobby browsing bins, Miss Webster said. First Week's Topic Suggested for the first top ic, "1859-1959, Building To day's Oregon" are such books 'as the "Atlas of the Pacific Northwest Resources and De velopment," "Oregon, End of the Trail," a Federal Writers' Project publication and "Land' of Giants," which offers im portant regional documenta tion. Many other books on Or egon, past and present, are mentioned on a list "Oregon Heritage" prepared by the li brary for readers' use during the Centennial observation. To help answer the ques tion asked on Fact Sheet No. 2, "Will alliances keep the peace," Dean A c h e s o n's "Power and Diplomacy' 'and Adolf Berle's "Tides of Crisis," are especially recom mended. A study of "Commu nism in Our World," by J. C. Caldwell, "Land Without Justice," and "The New Class," by M. Djilas, and "Roots of American Commu nism," by T. Draper will help the thinking citizen to dis cuss another question of the series. "Are we realistic about Communist powers?" Books, pamphlets, and mag azine articles are available on the other subjects to be con sidered during the 1959 pro gram. These include the Middle East, Latin America, U.S. policies in the world eco nomic revolution, the new technology, force for de struction, or plenty, what kind of a world is possible, and the challenges for diplomat and citizen. .Groups and individuals in terested in forming discus sion clubs will find registra tion blanks for their use at the library's circulation desk. CONFUSED VISITOR Karl Hertle (left) a German im migrant, appeared at the Russian Embassy; in Washing ton, D. C, while Soviet Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan was staying there, and started in. He was carrying a briefcase which he said contained a bomb. Washington cops took the briefcase after a brief struggle, and sent Hertle away in the paddy wagon. The briefcase turned out to contain only papers. my COUGH is GONE! How About Yours? 4pW fx For fast relief of coughs following colds or -flu do as I did. Take Creomulsion Cough Syrup at once. Creo mulsion stops the tickle, soothes irritation and helps you to breathe more freely. For quick cough comfort get CREOMULSION FOR COUGHS, CHEST COLDS, ACUTE BRONCHITIS 'JWlf Geriatrics Topic Of Health Program Geriatrics and some of the challenges the rapidly grow ing older population presents will be the topic of discussion on the Jackson County Tuber culosis and Health association television program Thursday at 4:30 p.m. over KBES-TV. Dr. Laurel G. Case, general practitioner, and Dr. John T, Brandenburg, specialist in di agnosis and internal medicine, will discuss geriatrics, and Dr. Frank Roberts, retired Medford dentist, will be a guest. He will represent the Rogue Valley Council on Aging, of which Frank Glon- ning is chairman, and will ex plain the purposes and activi ties of the council. Dr. Roberts is in charge of recreation for the group, and helped pro mote the local Fifty Plus club, of which he is now president. The Rogue Valley Council on Aging was set up last year to study the needs of oldsters, and establish a program to answer some of those needs. The relationship of health and a feeling of well-being will be explained and ways in which individuals can con tribute to their own well be ing in old age will be sug gested. Annual Sessions of Legislature Asked Salem-flJPD-Annual sessions of the Legislature are provid ed in a joint resolution intro duced today in the Senate by Sens. R. F. Chapman (D-Coos Bay) and G. D. Gleason (D Portland). The resolution limits the length of a regular session to 60 days. For a number of years there has been considerable agita tion for annual sessions due to the lengthy biennial ses sions held now. Legislators engaged in farming and others in busi ness contend that with the low salaries paid to legisla tors and the loss of business while attending sessions they cannot serve in the assembly without very great cost to themselves. If the resolution is adopted by the Legislature it will be referred to a vote of the peo ple at the next general elec- Hatfield Urges Moving Forward On State Program (Continued from Page 1) They said the people knew when they , elected Hatfield governor that he would resign as secretary of state to assume his new post. The court point ed out that the secretary of state can have no successor until he has ceased to occupy the office. Hence, said the court: The proposition that be fore the secretary of state can quit his office to assume a higher one, he must submit his resignation to the gover nor, a successor must be ap pointed and qualified, the out going secretary of state must turn over to his successor all monies and books pertaining to his office, does not appear to us to be sound." Hatfield commented on the decision: "The job at hand is to move forward with a program of state administration without further political sniping and backstairs intrigue. "I am certain the more re- uon. load Commission Sills Proposed Salem (UPD Increase, in lembership of the State High ay Commission from three to ive men is provided in one )f a package of four bills in troduced in the Senate today. The bills were introduced by the Senate Committee on Roads and Highways at the request of the Legislative In terim Committee on High ways. Sen. Anthony Yturri R-On-tario) chairman of the Senate committee, said that members of the interim committee felt that some sectors of the state had no representation on the Commission. The other three bills were minor changes in vehicle fees. Authorities Seek Oregon Juveniles Mill Valley, Calif. (DPD Marin county authorities con tinued their search today for three teen-age fugitives from an Oregon reform school who eluded a posse here Tuesday. Sheriffs deputies caught a fourth youth early Tuesday when the boys fled from a stolen station wagon follow ing a police chase. The other three, one of them armed with a 2.2 caliber pistol, escaped in a wooded section of this community. Sheriffs deputies today said they had "no idea where the boys might be hiding." The captured youth, a 15-year-old from Nyssa, Ore., was held at Marin County Juvenile hall for Oregon authorities. Youth's Body Found In Netarts Bay Tillamook (UPD The body of Glen Strait, 16, who drowned Dec. 24 when a boat capsized in Netarts bay, was found Tuesday. The body of Robert Astleford, 19, Netarts, who also drowned in the mis hap, was recovered earlier. INSURANCE MAN DIES Newark, N.J.-(UPD-Edward E. Rhodes, 90,. a retired vice president of the Mutual Bene fit Life Insurance Co., died Monday. sponsible members of the Democratic party wish to ac cept in good faith my repeated invitations to cooperate in bi partisan fashion in order that we may progress with the business of government." Appling Comments Appling said he expected to announce appointments with in the next few days. "They will be completely in keeping with the pledges I made at thetime I took of fice," he said. "We expect to operate the department of state on a business-like basis, the" staff will be determined solely on the basis of their professional ability, rather than their politics, and we think the taxpayers are en titled to have more hard work and fewer public spectacles from the officials who serve them." He said "we are confident that we will have the depart ment of state's affairs in very good order by the end of the week." Appling said he had just kept working at his job until the Supreme Court decision was handed down. He said he thought it would serve no "constructive pur pose" to dwell on the person alities who opposed him in the fight. Tied Up Money "I have complete confidence that the public will judge Mr. Thornton on the basis of the judgment and ability he has exhibited in his office. Were the situation reversed, I would expect the public to judge me on the same basis. The legal hassle for a time tied up state finances and pre vented paying of about S500, 000 in unemployment checks until the Legislature took emergency action to pay the money. Bill Would Prohibit Discrimination Salem - (UPC A bill intro duced in the Oregon House today would prohibit discrim ination in employment in hir ing of teachers on the basis of race, sex, religion or organi zational affiliation. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Ed Benedict (D-Portland), Sen. William Grenfell Jr. (D-Port-Iand), and others, also would prohibit school districts from indicating preference in any teachers' organization. JjSk HOW'S YOUR HCUSEP0WER? If the electric circuits fa your home are "strained" to the breaking point by new eWlric . If j . servants which you have added in the past few years, take advantage of Reddy f IL y Kilowatt's "Wire-On-Time" Plan. Under this easy-pay plan COPCO customers JC- V V can finance home wiring improvements ... wire in new appliances . . . aS igSV or wire 'for electric heat without down, payment, collateral, or Xf g TisCSrK. SSl V co-signers for as little as $5 a month. I J fcFT) f "Vv For Details, Se Yowr Favorite Electrical Appliance Dealer, ' . -n nSSOs. Electrical Contractor, or visit your COPCO office. t" tT gmVS YqI ri Western Company OicmA qui Operated by Wotern People 4 Visit your Chevrolet dealer's OPEN HOUSE January 22 through 24) - The bright new Bel Air i-Door Sport Sedan with the sam$ fine, fresh body styling as the most luxurious Ckevrolets. kl A NEW Dtif MCE 8 Here's the latest addition to the wide array of fresh, fine '59 Chevrolets you'll find at your dealer's Open House January 22 through 24. It's a neic 4-door sport sedan in the Bel Air series and it sports a lower price tag than any other Chevy hardtop. Bring the family and look it over. And get the full story on all the other striking models including the '59 Corvette and new El Caminonow available and just waiting for you to strike a bargain. Remember, new Chevrolets are really rolling off the pro duction lines and you can count on prompt delivery! Just wait till you see what's waiting for you a glittering constellation of sleek lined exciting new Chevrolets in a wide choice of colors, models, engines and drives. Your Chevy dealer has the greatest Auto Show in town and you don't want to miss it! The spotlight will be on the new Bel Air 4-door hardtop and you'll want to check its ultra-reasonable price against any other hardtop you've seen. When you do and when you see how much more Chevrolet gives you in Slimline styling, in extra-roomy, extra-luxurious Bodies by Fisher, in the super-softness of Full Coil springing, in Easy-Ratio steering, in exclusive-in-its-field touches like crank-operated vent windows and Safety Plate Glass all around then you'll know that this is motordom's happiest surprise of the year. Come on in; you don't want to miss the excite ment at this Open House! The smart switch is to the '59 Chevyl 9th at BARTLETT now see the wider selection of models at your local authorized Chevrolet dealer's! Y CHEtfBOLET MEDFORD SP 2-6115 i
