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WEDNESDAY. MAY II. 1SSI MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MDFOHD. OREGON Wrong Numbers Nervous System Said To Resemble Something Like Newspaper Office By DICK WEST Washington - (UfD -Tor years, we have been taught to think of our nervous system as resembling tele phone s w i tchboard When we feel, see, hear, taste or smell something, a line is plug ged in and a message is carried to the brain. And if your nervous system is any thing like mine, you get an awful lot of wrong numbers. Now along comes Dr. Jer ome Bruner, a Harvard psy chology professor, with word that the switchboard concept no longer is valid. He says recent experiments Indicate the nervous system "works like a series of edi torial rooms that receive mes sages from the chief editorial organ up above and exercise these instructions on copy ar riving at the lower centers." This seems to suggest that the nervous system operates something like a newspaper. Knowing what I do about the newspaper business, I think I would rather have directions from a telephone switchboard. At any rale. In testimony before a House appropriations subcommittee Bruner report ed that scientists in the past 10 years have made some rather startling discoveries in this field. By placing electrodes on the bodies of animals, they have been able to trace the electrical Impulses which the sensory system sends out when it is stimulated. These show that the brain not only receives messages, but dispatches messages of its own telling the senses which stimuli to accept and which to ignore. In one experiment, scien tists hooked a wire to the auditory nerve of a cat and made a clicking noise in the cat's ear. Then they did the same thing while the cat was watching a mouse. Activity Diminished They found that the elec trical activity in the nerve was much diminished the sec ond time, indicating that it was being short-circuited by other impulses coming down from the brain. Bruner said this explains why a person who is absorbed in a good book is slow to hear a door-bell ring. The same MOVE RIGHT IN :XLn'oT VILLA ROGUE APARTMENTS Tastefully complete with drapes, wjll-to-wll carpet and General Electric Gold Medallion appliances, ait 10th Street al Siikiyeu, "man" Contact Wm. Mini- ti.H, A.t. ar call JP1-70U. thing can happen to your eyes. Suppose, for example, that you are looking for a pair of socks which your wife has put in the drawer with your shirts. You open the shirt drawer a dozen times with out seeing the socks. Actually, your eyes record the presence of the socks, but the impulses are blocked by signals from the brain which say, in effect, that it would be silly to expect to see hosiery in a shirt drawer. This is known as "percep tion selectivity." In the case of my nervous system it means that stray socks usual ly turn up in the drawer with my underwear. Medford Man Hit by Car; Driver Cited A 78-year-old Medford man, James Cook, was reported in fair condition at Rogue Val ley hospital yesterday after he was struck by an automo bile yesterday morning while he was crossing the street. Cook, who resides at. 401 East 12th St., was struck by a car driven by Richard An drew Paup, 24, of 721 South Holly st. Paup was cited for violation of basic rule, police said. The accident occurred about 8:28 a.m. at Central ave. and 13th st., city police reported. Cook was treated by hospi tal attendants for a broken pelvis and Is being examined for other possible injuries. Peru is fabulously rich in metals - gold, silver, copper, iron, zinc and lead. FOR FREEDOM - DEVELOPMENT AND ACTION -VOTE FOR- 35 (X) IU. Swede Wernmark DEMOCRAT COUNTY JUDGE Swede Says: "Let's work for Juveniles with a Rehabilitation Camp as Los Angeles County does." Pd. Pol. Adv. Wernmark (or County Judge Committee. Vic David, Chairman 232 West 5th. Medford, Oregon Candidate o Statements (Editor's note: The following itetementi by Henry Padgham and W. E. Morrison, candidates for the Demo cratic nomination for stata senator from Jackson county, are published according to Mail Tribune policy in provid ing space for candidates seeking election in races in which there is more than one candidate. (Padgham's name is tha only one whlich will appear on tha Democratic primary ballot Friday; Morrison is a write-in candidate for nomination.) FOLLOW Election Returns FRIDAY NIGHT ELECTION NIGHT MAY 18th STARTING 8:15- KYJC and KBES-TV Cat LAST MINUTI MTURNVgith rid by tha COMBINED STAFFS of tha Mail Tribune, KYJC, Ashland Tidinai and KIES-TV. They will be simultaneously broadcast and tele cast from the Mail Tribunt'i edi torial rooms. Henry Padgham I am a native Orcgonian, born in Portland where I re ceived my public school edu cation. I attended Reed col lege for two years, majoring in business administration. I have been continuously engaged in the millwork man ufacturing business for the past 41 years. My Medford business was established in 1033. Continous contact with my workmen and with the general public enables me to more fully assess the many problems involved in provid ing good legislation. Our family has lived on a small farm on Springbrook rd. since 1044. While our chil dren were of school age, I assisted in 411 club activities. I sincerely believe this youth program to be one of our na tions strongest movements for developing young people. Concerned with Schools In addition to my support of these and other youth ac tivities, I have been deeply concerned with schools and their problems. I have been chairman of the Lone Pine and of the Jackson County Rural school boards. While on the rural board, I aided in the establishment of one of the first classes for rclared children in the State of Ore gon and also assisted in the inauguration of the curriclum cenler for Jackson county. I am deeply concerned with the increasing number of school "drop-outs." Closer linkage between our school program and the best think ing in the fields of child guidance and family counsel ing can go far to diminish the problems of the maladjusted student. Assistance at the right time develops citizens who are social assets instead of social liabilities. Proper implementation by the Log islature can provide these im portant services. The money we spend for education, properly adminis tered is our best insurance against mounting delinquency and against the rising burden of welfare obligation, lhe ad ministration of our welfare program is most commendable bill it should be strengthened by additional trained case workers. Capable staff work ers will help to cut our wel fare costs. Unblanced Market The problems of automa tion, factory mergers, and re duced farm employment to- Rethcr with lesser demand for our timber products has brought us face to face with an unbalanced labor market. The legislature will be faced with measures to help correct this problem. A favorable bus iness climate must be reestab lished in Oregon, or we shall continue to slip backward economically. More complete ly diversified industries can insure an active labor-market. I shall oppose any forms of regressive legislation which may jeopardize the social and economic status of the people who labor for our industries and agriculture. I will do all possible to improve "labor- management" relations. I can not tell you that I will reduce taxes, but I will do my best to make the tax load more equitable and to give you the highest value for every tax dollar you spend. I will seriously work for fair and reasonable legislation at at all times. Answers to League of Wom en Voters Questionnaire: 1. With only minor reserva tions, I endorse and use as my platform, the platform accept ed at the 1062 State Demo cratic Party Platform conven tion. 2. No commitment without further study. 3. Revision important and long overdue. 4. Modernizat 1 o n needed, elimination of State Board of Control and adoption of cab inet form of government with hew office of Lieutenant Gov ernor. 5. My interests would cen ter around legislation pertain ing to taxation, education, labor and welfare. The questions asked by the League of Women Voters were: 1. What legislative program would you propose to meet the financial needs of the stale, such as those of educa tion at all levels, stale insti tutions, welfare? 2. Are you in agreement with present constitutional provisions for legislative reap portionment? It not, what method do you favor? 3. What action do you pro pose taking in regard to con stitutional revision? 4. Do you favor reorganiza tion of the executive branch of government? If so, how? 5. To what specific areas of interest would you plan to direct your major efforts at the next legislative session? rrT T ill i i ii riiiinijiaj f A , 1 Methodist church in Medford and the Masonic Lodge AF 4 AM, Central Poir. Member of Local He has been a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of America, Local 659 for the past 25 years, and now holds a participating withdrawal card in this union. He was a charter member and first pres ident of Local 9208 of the Communication Workers of America, and has been vice president and president of Division 21 of Oregon of CWA and also a national delegate to several International con ventions, representing the Communication Workers of Oregon. He is now a member of the Medford Central Labor Coun cil and on the executive com mittee of that organization. Morrison announced his write-in candidacy to oppose the present candidate for State Senator, because, in his belief that candidate has not shown himself to be a true Democrat and his actions in divorcing himself from the Democratic Party have not been those of a real repre sentative of the party that be lieves in abiding by a rule of the majority. Opposed To Charier Morrison stands opposed to the Charter and Home Rule as it now stands, believing that the voters will lose control of the county government and that the commissioners and administrative assistant will have too much power granted them to control the affairs of the county government. Morrison stands opposed to State Measure No. 1 which is the "6 per cent limitation' amendment, because it weak ens the voters control over taxes. Morrison is in favor of State Measure No. 2 as a blow against powerful lobbies and special interest groups and be lieves that better qualified candidates will offer their services as legislators. Morrison will represent all interests, all people, all indus tries fairly and conscientious ly in the Senate. He will work for State development in in dustry and the conservation and development of all nat ural resources to the best in terest of the slate and Jackson county. He will diligently sup port legislation that will cause all areas of the state to develop and prosper. Morrison believes in the American two party system which has endured so well for all these years, and is against nonpartisan elections, bureau cratic control of county af fairs by appointed officials. Morrison will work in har mony with other elected rep resentatives in the Senate and will be a competent, cour ageous and conscientious Slate Senator for Jackson county and deserves your vote in the primary, May 18. All Democrats are request ed to write-in W. E. Morrison for Slate Senator. New Series of YMCA Dances Set The fempesU," Southern Oregon college muscial group, will appear for the first of the new series of dances for sen ior high students at the Med ford YMCA Friday, May 18, from 8 p.m. to midnight. The dance will be free to "blue-card" holders under the new YMCA senior high social program. The new program, as ex plained by director, Bud Geren, will be governed' by the members and will in clude, in addition to the dances, various parties, swim sessions, and hay rides as de sired by the members. Mem bers are expected to elect a youth council to govern the affairs of the program, assist ed by various adult leaders. . YMCA officials said the , program is available without charge with a regular mem-J bership, or for a nominal fee a year on the limited plan, and only members would be eligible to participate in dances and other functions. Guest privileges are encour aged. Applications and inqui ries may be made at the Med-! ford YMCA, 522 West Sixth st. i CHALLENGE WARNING Denver - (UPI) - To prevent theft of the cardboard sign over the door of their state campaign headquarters, Re publicans posted beneath it another sign which read: "You have just been photographed in a childish act of vandal Ism." The office sign was missing Tuesday and penciled beneath the warning was: "Send us three copies." Visitors To Capitol Surpass 1961 Figure Salem - (UPD The Oregon Highway Department said Tuesday that nearly four times as .many out of stata -tourists visited the capitol i building here in April com--pared to April, 1961. A total of 850 visitors frogi ; other stales signed, the Capitol guest register compared to . 1 219 in April last year. W. E. Morrison The following information and statement of candidacv is furnished for William E. Mor rison, candidate for Slate Sen ator from Jackson County on ! a write-in basis, by the "Write-, in Morrison for State Sena tor Committee." William E. Morrison. 1090 East Pine si., Central Point, is 47 years of age, has lived in Oregon since 1937, and has been a permanent resident of Jackson county since 1046 upon his return from the Sec ond World War. He has been married for 21 years to Elhcl B. Morrison. His employment for the past 20 years has been with Pacific Bell Northwest Tele phone company whore lie is now installer of PBX systems. Prior to his service with this company he worked for Cop co for 4 '.2 years as journey man lineman. His service record in World War II was with the U. S. Ma rincs in the South Pacific with Fleet Marine Third Amphib ious Corps in the lire direction center of the headquarters regiment of the 12th Marine Regimental artillery.' He is a member of the First ADMIRALS SWITCH Washinglon-IUPll-Rear Adin. Charles C. Kirkpatrick, 56-year-old commander of the Pacific Fleet Training Com mand, Tuesday was named to change places with Rear Adm. John F. Davidson, superin tendent of the U.S. Naval Academy. (X) VOTE for HENRY F. PADGHAM Democratic Candidate for STATE SENATOR Pd. Pol. Adv. bv H. Padgham 1309 Court, Medford Hemorrhoids Cured Painlessly By Non-Surgical Method The non-.Hirc.ical, elec tronic method for ire.itment of I leniorrhoiiU (I'ilev) de veloped by initor of the Beai-Oliver Sandy Hld. Clinic has been so suucw f u I and permanent in nature th-it the lotlmvinc, polio i offered their patient!): "Alter all Minptom of Hemor rhoids , , , ht c subsided anil the patient has been ilis charged. If he should eer hase a revurremc. all further treatments will he e,icn aS soUuch free." Patients evpcriciuc little, if any pain. Their tic.ttmcnt requires no hospitalization and ilocs not employ drills or injeitions. Write today for a free, ilcscriptise booMci, sours ssithout obligation: 'lhe Hcal-Oliser Sandy Hld. Clinic Chiropraitii I'Ium lians, 202b N. . Sandy Hlul., Portland l- Cbecon. AMERICA ON THE GO May 20th Issue Family Weekly Family Weekly salutes the move from health to hich way with special articles,' picture features and stories devoted to traveX recreation and iu?t plain (tin outdoors. Don't miss these special AMKRICA-ON-THU-GO f ea t u res. MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE REPORTED IMPROVED New York -(UP!) Joseph P. Kennedy, the President's fath er, was reported in improved condition Tuesday at the New York University Center of Physical Medicine and Reha bilitation. The former am-1 bassador has been undergoing treatment at the center for partial paralysis resulting from a stroke last Dec. 19. I Voters of Jackson County VOTE NO ON BALLOT MEASURE NO. 3 (HOME RULE CHARTER) Hear Why You Should Vote Down Home Rule! Why You Should Keep Your Right To Vote! on KBES-TV Channel 5 THURS., MAY 17-8:00-8:25 P.M. fd. Pol. Adv. Retain Your Right To Vote Committee, E. C. Phillips, Chmn., 1549 So. Ivy, Medford The 4th district will benefit most with DUNCAN in Congress! The 4th District will benefit most from a DEMOCRAT in Congress one who will work closely with the Kennedy Administration. Bob Duncan is a fighting Democrat and proud of it. He has worked hard for his party and District. He was a delegate to the 1960 National Convention that nominated President Kennedy. The 4th District will benefit most from an EXPERIENCED LEGISLATOR in Congress. Bob Duncan, the only man ever elected Speaker of the House of Representatives two successive terms, has proved exceptionally effective in shaping the Legislative Program of the Democratic Party in Oregon. The 4th District will benefit most from an EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATIVE in Congress. Duncan is widely respected as a doer whose practical approach to difficult problems produces solutions that work. Every Democratic member of the House of Representatives and every Democratic member of the Senate from the 4th District is helping Duncan the Democrat who will win in November! -with the exception ol one lone senator who is also one ot h,s opponents. WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT DUNCAN: ", . . Duncon is known for his exceptional ability in compromising extreme viewpoints on highly controversial issues." Roseburg News Review, April 27, 1962. "Duncan's record in the Oregon House of Representatives has been outstanding ... He has demonstrated his ability to get results." United Steelworkers in endorsing Duncan. ". . . proven ability as on effective legislator . . ." Medford Building Trades Council & Culinary Alliance. ". . . look forward la working with you in our mutual efforts . , ." Brooks Hoys, Special Assistant to the President of the United Slates, letter of March 20, 1962. "Robert Duncan . . , personable, able, conscientious and politically stable ..." Oregonian in endorsing Duncan, May 4, 1962. Vote DUNCAN DEMOCRAT for Congress Duncan fnr Confess Comm.. Co-cnjirmen Glen StidUr A Mjry Kelly. 905 W. 4th, Meatoro. ,-:i.Jr flkv IAilmi,mrriJ Q I Q v.
