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The Eisenhower Adminis tration is "frozen in the ice of its own indifference," Sen. John F. Kennedy (D-Mass.), told an estimated 750 guests at the ninth annual Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial Din ner here Friday night. Kennedy compared this nation's leadership today with that of the outgoing Republi can Administration that yield ed to Roosevelt's New Deal in 1933. "On every major problem,' he said, "we see no new ideas, no bold action, no blare of bugles," but rather, "the Grand Old Party breaking camp." "I do not say that the Pres ident has remained silent on Senator Steals Show at Midwest Party Gathering Milwaukee, Wis (DPD The man who wasn't there, Sen. John K e n n e d y (D-Mass.), i "stole the show" at the Mid west Democratic Conference here Friday." However, Sen. Hubert Humphrey (D-Minn.), another of the 1960 front runners, was to have an opportunity to Vke the spotlight from Kennedy at the conference last night, where he was to deliver the main address. Williams Proposes Gov. G. Mennen Williams of Michigan, another 1960 presidential possibility who remained in the long shadow of Kennedy throughout most of the day, regained some at tention Friday night when he proposed in a television ap pearance that Democrat Ad lai Stevenson be named sec retary of state if and when John Foster Dulles is forced to give up the job. Williams, who campaigned for Sen. William Proxmire (D-Wis.), was greeted with a standing ovation at the start of a luncheon speech here Fri day but he drew few cheers during or afterward. Gain Monmentum The Kennedy camp contin ued to gain momentum thru the day. Although there was n't an announced Kennedy supporter in the room, mime ographed statements by Ken nedy . on subjects ranging from cooperatives to the in ternational wheat agreement appeared at the meeting, out numbering those of any other prominent Democrat 'by at least five to one. Wilson School Dedication Set Dedication ceremonies for Wilson school, Corona ave. and Grand ave., will be held at 7:30 pjn. Wednesday, March 17, Principal Robert Baccus has announced. An open house is to follow the ceremonies. The school was built on a seven-acre tract to serve the northwest area of the Med ford district. It includes 12 classrooms, cafeteria, combi nation auditorium and gym nasium, office and library. The building was designed for an eventual enrollment of 500 students, and additions can be made without altering the present facilities. Enroll ment in the school is now 290 with .12 teachers, one secretary, two custodians and three cooks. Special guests at the dedica tion will be County School Superintendent Alf B. Mek vold, Medford Mayor John W. Snider, Parent Teacher as sociation officers, Architect Wayne Struble, and Hampton Piatt, general contractor. Says ects Heeds these issues," he continued. "On the contrary, we have heard many bold platitudes promising action on a variety of fronts, as long as it's not too complicated, or too contro versial, or too expensive." Kennedy answered ques tions later in the evening, and at a press conference Satur day morning, on a variety of domestic and internation al subjects. Concerning his own plans, he said that if he becomes a formal candidate for the Dem ocratic presidential nomina tion next year his decision on entering the Oregon primaries in May might depend on whether Oregon Democrats planned to support a "favor ite son." He said he understands Sen. Wayne Morse (D-Ore.), may receive such support. "If Oregon had a favorite son," he said, "most of those who were candidates would be guided by that." The senator stated he be lieves the federal government should take responsibility for improving the lot of migrant farm workers but is not yet sure how their problems can best be met. He said he and Sen. Morse have submitted legislation for a $1.25 mini mum hourly wage for mi grants, and that hearings on the bill may be held before their labor subcommittee by the end of .this month. With respect to water re sources development, Sen. Kennedy said the Northwest must make maximum use of its natural advantages. He discussed Russia's ambitious I plans for outstripping the United States in power-gener ating capacity, and referred to power development in this country as a national issue. (Continued on Page 2) Cavalcade Entry Still a Possibility Time still remains for some one with funds to sponsor a Jackson county entry in the "On to Oregon" covered wa gon cavalcade, Jack Creager, president of the county's Cen tennial association, said yes terday. The possibility of sponsor ing a wagon on the train, which will leave Independ ence, Mo., late this summer for a cross-country trip to In dependence, Ore., was discus ed at a recent association meeting. Don McNeil, manager of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, said he believed that the wagon would have a good publicity factor, but that advertisements on billboards and space advertising in na tional magazines concerning Oregon are doing more than a wagon could. Other members of the as sociation indicated the cost of sponsoring such a wagon was one of the major draw backs. One said the Welcome Stockade at Siskiyou summit is creating enough interest and publicity in itself. Construction of the stock ade is scheduled to start Sun day, March 15. Local mem bers of the Army engineers reserve unit are to perform most of the work. March 16 Deadline For Pear Entrants Entry forms for the annual Pear Blossom Festival king and queen contest must be sub mitted by March 16, John Wat- kins, president of the festival association, has reminded resi dents. The king and queen, who will reign over the festival, must be 5 or 6 years old. The balloting and final selection will be done by judges at a public presentation at one of Medford's schools. The royal pair will particip ate in the annual parade in downtown Medford. A royal float will be provided and court attendants will accom pany the king and queen. The Festival is scheduled April 10, 11 and 12 with the par ad April 11. CENTENNIAL PINS - Senator and Mrs. gon Centennial. John Kennedy were given a colorful re- Jackson county, ception on their arrival at Medford airport Kennedy's coat. Friday as local citizens made sure they Cavemen were wouldn't go back to Massachusetts without senator and his a souvenir of Jackson county, and the Ore- ADDRESSES DEMOS - Senator John Kenedy (D-Mass.) is shown above after finishing his speech before 750 persons at the annual Roosevelt Memorial dinner at McLoughlin Junior High school Friday evening. He is chatting with Oregon's ex- Robert Kennedy Asked to Name Witnesses Washington-(DPD-Sen. Karl E. Mundt (R-S.D.) demanded yesterday that Chief Counsel Robert F. Kennedy tell mem bers of the Senate Rackets committee which witnesses asked for lienency in ex change for political support of his brother, Sen. John F. Kennedy (D-Mass.). Mundt, vice chairman of the committee, said "this is by far the most shocking de- Civil Rights Body Announce Hearings Washington -flJPD- The Civil Rights Commisiosn said yes terday it will hold hearings in Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles to determine if there is racial discrimination in housing. The hearing dates are At lanta, April 10; Chicago, May 5, and Los Angeles, July 9. Commission chairman John A. Hannah emphasized that the hearings were not sched uled "because of complaints" but rather to provide under standing of the housing prob lems in various cities. "It really is a study rather than an investigation," he said. "The facts from the study, of course, will go into final report to the President and Congress which is due Sept. 9." WEATHER FORECAST: Cloudy with a little rain this morning; becoming partly cloudy this afternoon, to night and Monday morning. High Sunday 55; low Sunday night 30; high Monday 55. TEMP. Highest Saturday 61 Lowest Saturday 29 Our Skies Tonight Sunset today 6:09 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow 6:35 a.m. New Moon tomorrow 2:51 a.m. PROMINENT CONSTELLATION Orion, in the south west 8:56 p.m. VISIBLE PLANETS Mercury, sets 7:08 p.m. Venus, above Mercury. Mars, high in south west 7:01 p.m. Tupiter, rises 12:45 a.m. Saturn, rises 3:26 a.m. governor Robert D. Holmes, who acted as master of ceremonies for the program. Pic tured at right is Rep. Bob Duncan, Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives, and, on the left, Mrs. John Snider, wife of Medford's mayor. Who Sought Favors velopment in the two-year history of our committee." "I shall ask the chairman to hold an executive meeting of the committee early next week to learn the identity of the culprits who had so much to conceal that they tried to bribe the counsel and to cir cumvent our committee," Mundt told newsmen. . (Sen. Kennedy was quoted yesterday afternoon as saying he sees nothing disturbing about the reported efforts 'to bribe his brother.) Session Tuesday Chairman John L. McClel lan (D-Ark.) said the commit tee has a closed-door session scheduled for 10 a.m. Tues day. He said members "can bring up any business matters they think proper or of inter est" at that time. "I know of no bribe' be ing offered," McClellan said. "I am sure if there had been, Mr. Kennedy would have re ported it." Kennedy disclosed in Mil waukee Friday that he had received "several" offers of 1960 campaign support for his older brother if he would go easy on some witnesses. Jubilee Meeting Scheduled Today Jacksonville Ike Dun ford and John Crabb, general chairmen of the Jacksonville Gold Rush Jubilee commit tee, Jacksonville Lions club, have announced a committee meeting at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon in the Jacksonville Community hall. Preliminary plans for the Jubilee celebration will be made and committee projects announced. All committee members are asked to attend so a full report can be avail able at the Jacksonville town meeting Sunday, March 15. The Jubilee is being reviv ed this year in connection with the Oregon Centennial celebration. Above, Pat Rushton, Miss fastens a '59er pin to Mrs. A contingent of Grants Pass also on hand to greet the wife, He said he "dismissed" such suggestions and "the investi gation went ahead-they were all called." Robert Kennedy said he had not told McClellan of the alleged offers because he did not want "to make a big thing out of it." The young attorney said he did discuss them with his. brother. . He said "the most serious" offer came from a manage ment witness but that several came from labor people, with in the last year. Mundt said he was "disap pointed that these bribes have not been reported to Chair man McClellan. and to the committee." "This report from the po litical meeting in Milwaukee is my first knowledge of them," Mundt said. Kennedy was in Milwaukee taking part in a labor panel at the 13 state Midwest Democratic conference when he made his statements. Talent Boy Saved From Cliff Ledge Talent A Talent boy was safe at home today after being rescued from a cliff ledge 40 feet above the ground Saturday. Jerry Lee Adamson, 13, of 215 North Pacific highway, Talent, had climbed up Tomb stone mountain, northeast of Talent, when he slipped and fell to a small ledge. Roy Stodgdill, 13, of 108 Fairview st., Talent and another climb ing compainon went to a near by house and asked to call Talent Police Chief Bill Young. Young and State Policeman Dick Finnell with the help of a group of Talent people low ered a rope from the top to the marooned boy. The youth slid down the rope while an other boy climbed up from be low using another rope and helped him down, the police chief said. The rescue took nearly 4 hours. U.S. mskcs imi WEST lLiiJiM i ID Cuban Executions For 'War Crimes' Reach Total of 403 Havana -(DPD- Firing squads executed seven more former Batista soldiers and police men yesterday, bringing the unofficial death toll in the Cuban "war crimes" trials to 403. . . Premier Fidel Castro him self had predicted at the out set of the trials that no more than 400 would die. The trials were continuing. Military tribunals condem ned three more "war crimin als" yesterday and . sentenced 12 others to prison terms ranging from one to 30 years. Ten other : defendants were acquitted. ' A military tribunal in San itago, capital of Oriente prov ince; had been expected to hand down a second verdict yesterday in the re-trial of 43 Batista airmen acquitted at their original trial on charges of "genocide" int he bomb ing and strafing of civilians. The acquittal touched off street demonstrations in San tiago, and Castro rejected the verdict and ordered a new trial. Some Convicted Members of the tribunal in dicated some, if not all, of the airmen had been convicted in the second trial which ended Friday. They said sentences to be improsed would not be announced until Monday. Castro was expected to ar rive in Santiago shortly to address a mass rally today on the subject of the airmens' trials. ne second trial was marked by acrimonious ex changes between defense and prosecution attorneys. De fense Lawyer Carlos Pena Justiz said that the verdict of the court could determine whether Castro became "a new Napoleon of the Carib bean." In 1953, Pena Justiz had defended Castro after the rebel chief's abortive attack on a Santiago Army garrison. 'Counter-Revolutionary' Defense Minister Augusto Martinez Sanchez, assigned by Castro to head the prose cution, denounced 1 Pena Jus tiz' statement as "infamous, ill-intentioned and counter revolutionary." Castro himself said a "re actionary opposition" was building up against him. And he said there was "undoubt edly a relation between this reaction" and "certain law yers in Santiago." City and County Officials to Hold Monthly Meetings Meetings between county and city officials of Jackson county will be held each month, it was decided Friday during a conference at the Rogue Valley Country club. Mayors from a majority of cities in the county met with representatives of -the county court Friday to discuss gen ment of the appearance of the county for the Oregon Cen tennial celebration. The meet ing, called by Medford Mayor John Snider, also considered coordinating plans for the Centennial. "It was merely a friendly get-together to discuss our mutual problems," Mayor Snider said Saturday. "No definite conclusions were reached, nor plans made. We did, however, decide to hold regular monthly meetings of all city officials and county representatives to create a friendlier atmosphere among cities and discuss mutual problems." The mayors present includ ed, besides Snider, A. H. Mac Kintosh, "Phoenix; Freeman Mason, Central Point; J. Ed Putman, Eagle Point; John Leyen, Rogue River; Leo Gra ham, Jacksonville; Milton Steinmetz, Gold Hill; and Wayne Reichstein, Talent. County Judge Earl Miller and County Commissioner Ralph James represented Jackson county. The mayors of Butte Falls, Rogue River and Ash land were not present. "Peace! Separate Peace! Piece By Piece!" African Extremists Put Mission to Torch Blantyre, Nyasaland - (DPD African mobs burned the homes of Europeans and African officials and put mis sion builders to the torch yes terday in northern Nyasaland, dispatches from the area said last night. The dispaches said a cam paign of arson and sabotage had been launched by the African National Congress as part of a "white man go home" program. An African agricultural ad visor was beaten by a mob and the Watchtower Bible So ciety mission building at Ka sunga were burned, the re ports said. In the Mlanje area, British led security forces fired on a crowd and exploded tea gas bombs. One British soldier was hospitalized with injuries. African extremists were re ported sniping from trees. Officials reported 39 per sons dead and 66 injured since a state of emergency was de clared' last Wednesday. The homes of African and European agricultural super visors have been stoned and burned In the Zomba area to the north. Secondardy roads in the area were reported blocked by Africans. Declare Emergency News of the violence coin cided with a special declara tion of emergency in the northern districts of Karonga and Rumpi, where all persons were ordered to stop on, de mand and be searched by se curity officers or sentries. Earlier yesterday reliable sources said police had un covered details of a secret jungle meeting near Blantyre at which 150 members of the African national congress plotted a Mau-Mau-like mas sacre of Nyasaland's 7,500 white settlers. There was no official gov ernment confirmation of re ports that the police now have Motorists Warned On Embankment Work Medford Public Works Di rector Vernon Thorp.e has warned motorists that work on the Eeighth st. embankment east of Bear creek will block the roadway running beneath the Main st. bridge. He also asked caution be cause of the trucks carrying heavy fill to the site. He said the trucks would drive down Biddle rd., then Hawthorne ave., and would cross Main st.e ast of the bridge. F. L. Somers, Medford, is contrac tor for the project. Eleanor Roosevelt Still Prefers Adlai Los Angeles- (UPD -Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt said last night she still thinks Adlai Stevenson is "the best we could have" as a Democratic nominee for president. But the former First Lady said she could not endorse any en person. details of the meeting al though Prime Minister Sir Roy Welensky has charged a "mas sacre" was planned. Leaders of the African national con gress refused to say whether such a meeting was held. It was said, however, that discovery that the meeting ac tually had been held led to the mass arrests of dozens of leaders of the African political group. Lethal Chamber Readied for Use A lethal chamber for the Jackson county dog pound will go mtooperation this weeK, according to County Commis sioner Ralph James. James said a six-cylinder motor has been purchased to pump carbon monoxide gas through -the chamber for ex ecution of unwanted stray dogs. The chamber will be mount ed on skids so it can be shift ed around, he explained. Car bon monoxide gas filtered through water will be used to dispose of approximately 15 does at a time, he said. A hot water tank will be used for the water. Total cost of the chamber, engine and tank is estimated at $800. Estimated cost of the chamber itself, constructed by Bergman's shop on Crater Lake highway, is $500. Drainage ditches are being dug around the pound to en sure better drainage, James added. Fresh wood savings are spread in the pens regularly to provide a clean, sanitary bedding for the dogs. Sports Bulletins Central Point After a neck and neck race through the first half the Klamath Falls Pelicans were able to clamp onto a lead and hold it to a final score of 73-65 over Crater at Central Point last night. A 10-point surge in the opening minutes of the third quarter put the Peli cans out of reach. However. Crater's Loyal Higinboth am staged a one-man ram page in the fourth quarter, grabbed 10 points and put the Comets back into con-' tention. Quarter scores were all in favor of Klamath: 21 18, 34-30 and 55-41. Klam ath's Bob Petersen was high point man with 24, Higinbotham high for Cra ter with 16. i Ashland Myrtle Creek high dropped Glide 57-30 here last night lo capture the District 6A-2 basketball championship and to earn a stale tournament trip. The Vikings were ahead at the quarters 11-9, 27-17 and 46 23. Fred Earwood of Myrtle Creek was high point get ter with 27. But Would Make Ministers' Talk On Broader Basis Draft Reply to Note Dispatched to Allies Berlin -(CPD - Soviet Pre mier Nikila S. Khrushchev appealed to the West last night lo show readiness lo compromise with Russia and give a "reasonable answer" to the Soviet proposals for Berlin. He told a mass rally of Easter Berliners that Russia stands by its proposals for making West Berlin a "free demilitarized city" and for turuing over to East Ger many control of the allied lifelines to the city. "Now we are waiting for an an swer," he said. "We hope it will be a reasonable one." Washington - (UPD - The United States has proposed that the West welcome Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev's bid for a foreign ministers conference on the Berlin cri sis but on a much broader basis than he has outlined, high U.S. officials said yes terday. This was disclosed after the State Department announced this country had sent Britain, France and West Germany a proposed draft for an allied reply to a Soviet note of March 2 on Berlin and Ger man reunification. Department Press Officer Joseph W. Reap said the pro posal, which went out Fri day night, contained "our re action to the Soviet note and the general lines we think a reply might take. "There will be exchanges of views with the other three governments before there is any agreed text" of a final note, he added. Khrushchev insisted that a foreign ministers conference be limited to discussing Rus sia's proposals on Berlin and Germany. These included an allied pull-out from Berlin, accept ance of Soviet action to turn over control of its sector to the East German Communists and .signing of a German peace treaty which would neutralize and divide the country. On Broader Basis U.S. officials said the pro posed American draft wel comes Khrushchev's willing ness to hold a foreign minis ters meeting but makes clear that it must be on a broader basis than provided under his terms. Reap was unable to esti mate when an allied reply might be sent to Russia. He said it "depends on the length of consultations with the three Western governments." Then, he said, the four Western powers will want to get the usual endorsement from the 15-nation NATO Council in Paris. General Agreement The allies are reported in general agreement on the ba sic principle that they can not yield before Soviet pres sures and threats on Berlin. But there appears to be some differences on the question of the usefulness of negotiations on other aspects of German problems. The U.S. action was disclos ed after Khrushchev said in a speech at Leipzig that "if a new war starts, even if it starts as a small war, it will end in the destruction of cap italism." "War no longer is inevita ble," he said. "This is so not because the Imperialists have become better but because they have become weaker. The forces of peace are stronger than ever before." Crater Lake Stretch To Be Closed Monday Crater' Lake ave. between Grandview market and Delta Waters rd. will be closed be tween 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mon day, representatives of the W. H. Conrad Construction com pany have announced. The street will be closed for installation of a sewer con nection crossing. !
