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Newspaper Page TextMEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OREGON WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 21. 1962 W) 7 Your Money's Worth By SYLVIA PORTER Copyright. Hall Syndicate, Inc. FOUR-DAY CHRISTMAS WEEK END If you work for a corporation which docs not have to itay open the day before Christmas to serve the public, the odds are you'll get a four-day Christmas week end this year. Christmas falls on Tuesday. "It's one of those years," and, according to the annual Dartnell Corp. survey of holiday practices, 77 per cent of a broad cross-section of companies in 23 states and Canada will close the previous Monday. Exceptions will be such businesses as retail stores which will be active right up to the Christmas eve deadline. The New Year's week end will be nowhere near as relaxed for most of you. Nearly 68 per cent of the companies sur veyed will be open regular hours that Monday. You may, though, get a few extra hours off, for many firms will close between noon and 3 p.m. to give employees a running start Into New Year's eve. This Thanksgiving eve marks the start of the season for business parties, business holiday gifts, extra time off and there are some provocative aspects to the picture this year. For instance, one distinct trend is toward restriction of corporation gift giving. Whatever the forces behind the trend the political scandals involving giving of gifts both in the Eisenhower and in the Kennedy administrations, the mounting concern about business ethics and morality, the lack of oomph in the economy, the break in the stock market, the tightening of the tax laws or a combination of pari or all of these the fact it that the trend has been accelerating. Dartnell discloses that 47 per cent of the companies it surveyed have a no-gift policy, an increase of 8 per cent just in one year. Many who do not prohibit the taking or giving of gifts discourage them under unwritten rules. Where the no-gift policy is written, it usually is strict. As one illustration, IBM sends a letter to its suppliers saying flatly, "You will appreciate our reminding you that it is our policy not to accept gifts, cither from suppliers or those who desire to become suppliers." Mack Trucks' instruction is similarly stern: "No employee is to solicit or accept gifts at any time of the year." Raytheon adds that after stating its "policy prohibiting the acceptance of gifts or gratuities by our employees'' the sentence, "It is extremely important to avoid any action which could be construed as an improper influence on our procurement activity." A distinct trend this year too is toward less expensive business gifts when they are given. Another study just made by "The Counselor," a trade magazine in the specially advertising industry, reveals a harp drop in the amount being spent for each business gift. While the $25 limit on the tax deduction allowance for each business gift won't go into effect until 1963, the number of S100 and S200 gifts ordered has plunged (Oc tober and November are the traditional months for buying of business gifts). Gifts costing less than S25 are way up. with most in the SS-$15 range, and the average business gift expenditure now down to around $7 per person. The new tax law also has given a boost to "selective gift" plans under which each recipient can select what he likes from a booklet illustrating a variety of gifts in the same price range. The reason is that the booklets provide the com panies with a complete record of their gift spending and this will be required under the new tax law. The type of gifts is changing as well. Gifts for the home are in an uptrend, desk items are in a major decline. In foods, cheeses and preserves are gaining at the expense of turkeys, hams and liquor. P.S.: Counselor's prize for the "least popular gift" this year goes to Havana cigars. P.P.S.: If you're in for a four-day Christmas week end and you're still on many business gifts lists, you've probably enjoyed reading this report. I haven't particularly enjoyed writing it, though. In my job my days off will be Christmas Day and New Year's Day, period. As for business gifts, I didn't even get a quota of ugly calendars last year. Grange News Greenhorn Grange Yrcka - The election of ot ficers for 1963 was the main order of business for Green horn Grange at the regular meeting held Nov. 10 at 'he Grange hall. They will be in stalled Dec. 1 by Deputy Vayne Ralston and his install ing staff. Lou Coles was elected to serve as master; Kermith Wheeler, overseer; Mrs. Joe Lewellyn, lecturer; Kenneth Bley, assistant steward; Mrs. Lou Coles, chaplain; Mrs. Margaret Wintering, treasur er; Mrs. Vayne Ralston, sec retary; Ray Wheeler, gate keeper; Mrs. Brian Cannon, Ceres; Mrs. Francis Schulti, Pomona: Mrs. Estclla Severns, Flora; Mrs. Kenneth Bley, lady assistant steward; Wil lard Freeman, executive com mitteeman; Mrs. John Caw Icy, musician; Mrs. Kermith Wheeler, flag bearer, and Jimmy Bevel, steward. During the evening the charter was draped in memo ry of Mrs. Harold Lange, for whom an eulogy was given by Master Ray Wheeler. Jim Bevel and Mrs. Kermith Wheeler sang a hymn accom panying themselves on their guitars. Refreshments were served at the close of the evening by Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Bristcr, chairmen; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Swigart, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Lea, Mr. and Mrs. John Denz and Stanley Thompson. Griffin Creek The Griffin Creek Grange will not hold a regular meet ing this week because the date falls on Thanskgiving day. The next meeting will be Dec. 13. At the last business session officers were elected. Virjil Wilkes was elected master: Harry Haertle. overseer; Pearl Farnsworth, lecturer: Cyril Farnsworth, steward; William Darby, assistant steward; Iva Harper, chaplain; George Mero. treasurer; Ruth Clark, secretary; Winn Arnold, gate .keeper: Mollie Casey, Ceres; Helen Wilkes, Pomona; marge Mero, Flora; Lulu Sturgill, lady assistant steward; Clyde Sturgill, Jack Bicrma and Earl Croft, executive committee. Phoenix Grange At the last meeting of Phoe nix Grange, Master Al Parks, a visitor from Gilroy Grange, at Gilroy. Calif., was escorted to the master's station. He spoke on the different ways that Grange elections are managed as that was the busi ness of the evening. Officers elected for the following year are Lloyd Whiteside, master; Charles Johnson, overseer; Mrs. Les ter Carr, lecturer; Walter Gil lette, steward; Mcrvin Hixson, assistant steward; Mrs. Ray mond Cyr, chaplain; L. R. Thomas, treasurer; Mrs. Rob ert Meadows, secretary; Rob ert Meadows. Gatekeeper; Mrs. Charles Johnson, Ceres; Mrs. Jesse Sanders, Pomona; Mrs. Charles Hockersmith, Flora; and Mrs. Mcrvin Hix son. lady assistant steward The executive committee are Lloyd Lacy, Olin Poe and Sol Cox. Installation of officers will be held at the Central Point Grange, Dec. 2, at 1:30 p.m. Another installation service will be at Eagle Point Grange, Dec. 9, at 1:30 p.m., for those who miss the first program. Refreshments were served after the meeting by the Charles Johnsons and Ralph Swingle. Mrs. Oct. 12 Windstorm Claims 19th Victim Portland - HOT - The Red Cross has reported another death from the Oct. 12 wind storm. Mrs. Maude Storey, 82, For est Grove, died in Tualatin hospital in Hillsboro Nov. 12 from injuries suffered in the storm. She was the 19th vic tim of the storm in Oregon. Worry of FALSE TEETH Slipping or Irritating? Don't b ambrTMl by lo fftlw tnh illppln. dropping or wobolltn when you ft. 11 or lstish. Ju-t prlnKle "m r.io.t-i., ....... plmtM. This ppnsnt powder ivm a rmarkiibl irnse of Bddwl romfnrt Exams Open for Civil Service Positions New examinations arc open to fill the federal civil service positions of contract specialist, contract price analyst, stock control clerk and student trainee, according to the civil service regional headquarter: New Constitution Expected To Face Axe in Legislature Editor's note: The most far-reaching item to be de bated by the 1963 legisla ture will be a new Oregon constitution. This is the last of three dispatches describ ing the background, and what lies ahead. Today: The Outlook for Passage. By DOUGLAS GRIPP Salem -IUPH- The general feeling about the lean, austere Oregon constitution being pro posed to the 1963 legislature is that the legislature will chop it to pieces. Some predict the document will be killed altogether. While experts agree that the existing constitution,, more than a century old, is sorely in need of modernization, presures against major sur gery arc expected to be great. The document that Oregon's constitutional revision com mision is putting before the legislature is a major re vision. Minor surgery-such as tak ing out obsolete provisions would be easier to achieve. A two-thirds majority of each house is the minimum for passage of the new constitu tion. This '.s usually tough to muster even on lesser mat ters. If the legislature does I approve, the last step would dc a vercuci oy ine voters. . Joint Committee Seen Chances for legislative pas sage would be enhanced if the legislature decides to form a joint Senate-House committee on constitutional revision. There is some resistance to this already. Separate commit tees would make it easier to Constitutional Report Approved Portland - IUPH - The Oregon Constitutional Revision com mission approved a report summarizing its work in draft ing a proposed new constitu tion for Oregon. The commission voted 15 to 1 to delete the word "moder ate" in describing the changes it proposes after State Sen. Stafford Hansell (R-Hermis-ton) declared "The changes are not moderate.'' The draft, which would de lete many obsolete provisions of the present century-old con stitution, as well as make new governmental provisions, now goes to the 1963 legislature. If it is approved by two-thirds of each house, it will go to the voters for ratification. bottle tilings up if the going got rough. Pro and con lines already are forming. The proposed document Is too heady for the Oregon State Bar, and the lack of sup port from this influential group hurts. The bar has rec ommended postponement of any action for two years, to Restaurant at City Airport To Close; Remodeling Planned After nine years of con-completely renovated and new tinuous eperation, the Talk O' Towne restaurant at the Med ford municipal airport will close at 8 o'clock tonight, ac cording to Gilbert L. Gutjahr, airport manager. The lease on the restaurant, which has been hold by Wil liam and Judith Fisher, was not due to expire until March, 1963, but the lessees have chosen to close their business earlier. The restaurant will remain closed, Gutjahr said, for at least the next two months for extensive remodeling. About 515,000 has been ap propriated for the remodeling. Gutjahr said he is now re ceiving proposed plans from restaurant and hotel suppliers. The contract on the project will not be open for bidding but will be awarded to the firm which submits the best proposals for the remodeling, Gutjahr said. The dining room will be Reseorcfi Engineer Quits Highway Post Salem -(UPII- The Oregon Highway Department has announced the resignation of Roy C. Edgerton, research en gineer and veteran of 26 years with the agency. He has taken a position with the Highway Research Board in Washington, D.C., and leaves Dec. 1. A succes sor here has not been named. fixtures will be installed in the kitchen. The restaurant has a seating capacity of 40. No expansion of the present quarters is plan ned in the remodeling project, Gutjahr said. Prospective new lessees in terested in assuming the oper ation of the restaurant follow ing its remodeling have been invited to contact Gutjahr's office in city hall. allow time for more study Some top state officials-including Gov. Mark Hatfield and Secretary of State Howell Appling Jr.-have praised the commission's work. This helps, even though they disagree with some pro posed changes. The commission approved its final draft 15-2, with State Sen. Thomas R. Mahoney (D Portland) and State Rep. Staf ford Hansell (R-Hermiston) dissenting. A unanimous vote would have made the com mission's recommendation stronger. Several commissioners are writing minority reports, in cluding Mahoney; State Rep. Pair To Start McNeil Sentences Portland - IUPII -Earl C. Corey and Laurance M. Smith have been ordered to s u r render to the federal prison at McNeil Island next week to start serving two-year terms. The order came after a fed eral judge denied Corey's pe tition for suspension of his sen tence on grounds of ill health. The judge said, however, if his health grows worse, another petition can be filed. Corey, 63, Portland, and Smith, 64, Watervillc, Wash., were sentenced after they were convicted of conspiracy in government wheal storage while Corey was head of the Agriculture D e p a r I m cnl's Portland Commodity office. The U.S. Supreme Court re cently refused to hear an appeal. Police Investigate Three Accidents Medford city police investi gated three non injury vehicle accidents Monday. No cita tions were issued. A parked city police car was damaged about 3:03 p.m. at West Main and Jeanctte sts. when it was struck by a ve hicle operated by Dennis Lee Schmall, 17, of 841 South Riv erside ave. Police Officer Gerald Butler was away from the car at the time of the mishap checking on another accident. The accident he was inves tigating occurred about 2:43 p.m. at Columbus and West Main sts. Drivers involved were Madge White Fairchild, 74. of 2080 South Stage rd., and Claude Douglas Rawlins, 27, Central Point. Another accident Monday occurred about 1:25 p.m. at Eighth st. and Riverside ave. Drivers of the vehicles were Lamar Couch, 39, of 919 Chestnut st., and Velda Arlcne Olson, 41, of 100 South Grove land dr. TIMES ARE HARD Paris, Tex. -IUPII- A truck passing through here Tuesday bore two signs on its mud flaps. One said: "Crime don't pay." The other said: "Truck ing don't either." Clarence Barton (D Coquille); and Hans Linde of Eugene, a law professor. Barton and Linde disagree with certain provisions, but strongly favor the product in toto. Package Idea Favored The commission chairman, State Rep. George Layman (R-Ncwberg) feels this way: "I've been a little more en couraged lately. If we can get it through as a package, there is a better chance." "Our hope would be that the legislature would approve it as a unit, and not submit it to the people in pieces," he added. Layman did not seek reelection to the legislature, but he expects to spend a lot of time here to see how the constitution progresses. Another commissioner who also is a legislator-State Sen. Walter J. Pearson (D-Port-land) predicts that "on the GETS CITY POST Hood River - UPII - Bruce Clausen, 45, project engineer for moving the city of Ar lington, has been named city administrator here by the city council, , SALES & SERVICE At The TOY HOUSE 317 E. Main whole there is a good chance for passage" although per haps not in the form it Is be ing recommended. Pearson, a key senator, will be a big booster in the upper chamber for a new constitu tion. Experts agree the constitu tion has a number of "mis takes" in it material that belongs elsewhere, or belongs in the statutes. But one man's mistake is another man's vest ed interest. The chances are best for a partial revision in the session. This would be "half a loaf" but a big step forward . If nothing else, the need for revision has been recognized as never before. There is no disagreement on one thing the 1963 legisla ture has a vast opportunity to make history, greater than many sessions past. Columbus Day Storm Story Is on Film The story of Oregon's Co lumbus Day storm is por trayed In Pacific Northwest Bell's recently released film, "October 12, 1962", accordinj to J. H. Creagcr, Pacific Northwest Bell manager hero. The 16-mm sound film in black and white shows graph ically the force of the Colum bus Day windstorm which struck western Oregon and the work of telephone employees in restoring service to the stricken areas. Creagcr said the film it available without charge for showings before clubs, church and civic groups. Arrange ments for obtaining the film can be made by calling the PNB business office here. "October 12, 1962" was pro duced by Don Horter Produc tions, Portland. The running time is 14 minutes. This year make it persona, with a S M E Photo-Greeting Card These slim, smart greeting cards are warm and personal because pictures of you and your family are on them! Come in now and select the Slim-Line design you like. We'll have cards and photos ready for you before the holiday rush starts. Black and White or Color I I 0 NOW! You have lots of time to get a good negative before Christmas ANDERS PHOTO SHOP We Give S&H Grten Stamps 232 East Main Phone 772-5646 I , rp r i FTTH v. i hi-J irw ' i - Jill r 4 &kl ' -Slw' F-G2I r t ft I . I I f I i ! 1 1 1 il i Xri! TFrnT J i if ill lift & & T -71 jjfv ks EESIL-." " . . - 67 t TmtrKIIDI irw -uur.. w . --- - - . . . ': . end Mcuritr by hoidinn piatu more Additional information and oVIIiin? "TJkiiiin"ihoii-.n'. ! applications may be obtained n fATHIH 41 u; drm mou. j at most post offices. Here's what Mrs. John Markham of Myrtle Creek says about electric living . . . "We're remodeling for all-electric living with all the wonderful appliances we've dreamed about for years "Doing our house over from (op to Iwttom with all the latest electric conveniences is a really exciting family project. We're installing electric helpers to make living easier and more com fortable in nearly every conceivable way. My husband and I have always felt that electric service was a marvelous value now we can really take full advantage of it," Thousands of other Pacific Power & Light customers, like Mrs. Markham, live letter because they make generous and effec tive use of modern electric service. How about you are you making full use of Reddy Kilowatt's helpful : I In the typical U. S. home Rffdriy works 332 hours per month. In the average Pacific Powerland honr; Rerldy works 732 hours per month. n? KWH In Mrs. Markham's home Rwlrly works 3?7? hours per month' Pacific Power & Light You Live Better... Electrically! ELECTRIC APPLIANCES Here's how electricity helps the Markham family: St Range yf Refrigerator Freir M Water Heaters-2 Heat Pump Freezer hif Dryer (vf Washer M Dishwasher ?f Television ( Radios 2 Waste Disposer i Vacuum Cleaners 2 M Sewing Machin pf Air Conditioner Ivf Electric Blankets-5 Ivi Room Heaters 2 hi Power Tools 6 i Warming Ovens 2 A Lighting W Knife Sharpener A Portable Fan 4 Electric Floor Mop H Slide Projectors 2 Movie Projector Sandwich Grills-2 ftf Record Player f$ Roaster r Mixer ft' Ventilating Fans S Ji Coffee Makers 3 k Toaster h Fry Pan s Waffle Iron M Deep Fryer kvf Soldering Iron H Blender H Shaver fi Swimming Pool Filter Plant h$ Pool Lighting Yard Lighting Fyf Heating Pad S lrons-2 M. Heat Lamp M Vibrator Chair and Heater fyf Hair Dryer H Juke Box How many of these appliances work for you in your home?