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10 c THURSDAY. OCTOBEH 25, 1962 MEPFOHD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OREGON South Koreans Prepa Gambling Casinos fo By CHARLES R. SMITH Unittd Prtu International Tokyo -OTII- The South Ko reans are getting ready to open one of the world ! larg est gambling casinos to cater to American soldiers. They've taken the old Han river retreat of former Presi dent Syngman Rhce on the outskirts of Seoul and turned It Into what a Hollywood mov ie producer railed "the Las Vegas of the Orient." The movie producer is Steve Parker, better known as the husband of actress Shirley Maclaine, who has been hired to drum up publicity for the project and line up some top stateside talent. Return from Survey Parker just returned from a survey of the site, tun ot praise and amazement. "As many places as I have seen in Vegas and Europe, he said, "I have never seen anything that could surpass this Parker said the project now Is "about 80 per cent com pleted." Work will be finished hy Nov. 30 and the formal opening is set for Dec. 20. The casino is only part of the huge hotel and recreation complex that the Koreans hope will earn them plenty of dollars from the S0.000 American soldiers stationed In Korea. They also hope that It will draw a lot more tourists to Korea. It will, too, Parker predicted. Walker Hill 11ie project goes under the unlikely name of Walker Hill, Incorporated. It gets the name from the late Lt. Gen. Walton H. Walker, who was killed while serving as the first commanding general of the Eighth U. S. Army In the Korean War. The five hotels included In the complex also are named after U. S. Army Rcnerals who played key roles in the Korean War. They are Gen. Douglas MarArthur, Matthew Ridgcway, Maxwell Taylor, James A. Van Fleet and Ly man L. Lemnilzer. Although it is a private en terprise, Parker said the gov ernment is 100 per cent be hind it." Officially, U. S. Army offi cials in Seoul are not for it; hut neither are they against it. Privately, the word Is that they are all for It Is Excited "I certainly am very ex cited about it," Parker said. "I was very impressed. I can see that it is going to be a big thing for Korea. They are planning on diverting some of the tourists from Japan ana Hong Kong and I personally believe they are going to do very well." Parker said the Koreans "have been very smart about the gambling." He said they have brought in advisers from Las Vegas and even have set up a crou pier school. "The gambling facilities certainly are as good as those at Las Vegas," Parker said. "But what is more important is that they have taken the advice of the men from Veg as." They are going to run It straight." Largest Suite "It has got to be straight and strict," Parker said. "The Koreans are very aware of that and that is why the gov ernment is going to do the supervising." What impressed Parker most was the prices. Listen," he said, "The rc to Open r Soldiers largest suite they have in the hotels will only cost $12 a day. The regular rooms, of course, are much cheaper. It is designed for the soldiers. It is designed so that they will have a place to go and spend some time and have a good time without getting clipped. "The rates are fantastically low. But in the long run it is going to earn them i o m e money. Parker said he was going to Hollywood to begin lining up some American talent. It is his plan to bring some "re ally big name American en tertainers to kick off the Dec. 20 opening. Declines To Say He declined to say who he was attempting to get for the opening. But a source close to Parker said he was negotiating for Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, and Dean Martin. Parker said he hoped to be able to get the same enter tainers to put on some Christ mas shows for the troops along the truce line. Al Rickelts, entertainment columnist for the military pa per U. S. Stars and Stripes, accompanied Parker on his visit to the project. He was just as enthusiastic as Parker. "It's utterly fantastic," said Rickelts. "There is nothing to match it in Asia. It's the big gest thing outside Las Vegas." In addition to the gambling casino and five hotels, the $5.5 million complex Includes indoor and outdoor swimming pools, waterskiing facilities on the Han river, a 500-scal night club, bowling alleys, riding stables, tennis courts, speedboats, bars and restau rants. A nearby golf course also will be available for use by UO guests. Effect of Crisis On Draff Unknown Plainview, Tex. (U?D Lt. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, na tional director of Selective Service, said Wednesday night he was unable to say whether the Cuban crisis would require an increase in the draft. Hershey said possibly as many as 23,000 men could be inducted in November, but most of them would have to be called In the last 10 days of the month because draftees must have at least 10 days notice before induction. SOC Representatives Attend La Grande Event Ashland - Four representa tives from Southern Oregon college attended an Inlerinsti- tutional conference at La Grande recently to discuss mutual plans and problems in relation to curricular offer ings, administrative proce dures, and educational goals. Those attending from SOC were Dr. Arthur S. Kreisman, director of general studies; Dr. E. C. McGill, director of academic affairs; Dr. Bill Sampson, chairman of the ed ucation division; and Dr. Marshall E. Wondell, director of graduate studies. Church of Christ Picks Walla Walla Man Beaverlon film The Rev. Frank Elliott of Walla Walla, Wash., was elected chairman of the United Church of Christ in the Pacific Northwest at the group's convention here Wednesday. The group's next conven tion will be held in Boise in the fall of 1964. This year's three-day session ends today. IJojjs and Girl C0L8 THE HCTE J MEMORIZE THE MES rft cMK. FOR YOUR PROTECTION, REMEMBER TO: Turn down jifis front stranprs ' Refuse rides offered by strangers 1 Jtvoid dark and lonely streets 1 Know your local policeman Portland Office Building Approved Portland -IUPD- Rep. Edith Green (D-Ore.) said today the General Services Administra tion Informed her it has ap proved a general purpose $15 million federal office build ing for downtown Portland. She said exact details of the location and agencies that would occupy the proposed structure have not yet been determined. Mrs. Green said the project would be submitted to the federal budget bureau this month after which it will be forwarded to the Senate and House Public Works Commit tees in January for final authorization. Registration for Window Painting To Start Friday Registration for the annual window painting contest will start Friday, Oct. 26, at 3 p.m. in the recreation office on the second flood of the Medford city hall. The contest is sponsored by the Medford Moose lodge and the city's recreation depart ment In cooperation with Medford public schools. Registration will continue until 8 p.m. Friday; Saturday from 9 a m. to 2 p.m. and on Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students desiding to partici pate In the window painting event must sign a Youth Hon or day pledge card, be 14 years old or under, and reg ister for the event. Paint At City Hall Paint to be used must be either water color or poster and must be taken to the city hall at the time the person registers so it may be ap proved for use. When registering, each youngster will be assigned window space donated by merchants. Subjects to be painted should follow the Hal loween or autumn theme. Prizes will be awarded in two age groups - 11 and un der and 12 through 14. Grand prize in each division will be a bicycle. The window painting con test is one of three activities planned during the Hallo ween season. All require the any harmful act during the participants to sign honor dav season. pledge cards which state that Other activities include a the signed will not deface or costume parade and a teen destroy property of perform age dance. Moonlight Special BAIA EDITOR Regular 21.85 NOW 14.S5 Yodacolor" NOW Processed in Medford J in by 10 A.M. f J Back by 5 P.M. Same Day J TRY US FOR QUALITY ANDERS PHOTO SHOP 232 E. Main Medford To Insure proper drainage and natural growing condi tions for house nlants. use clav rtntf as the hasip pnn. taincr inside decorative plant ers and jardineres. 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