Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (March 7, 1963)
MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEOFOHD, OREGON THURSDAY. MARCH Kidnaper Meted Double Sentence Eugene -0.TO- Edward Dean Riley, 22, Cottage Grove, who pleaded guilty to a charge of kidnaping, received two concurrent 15-year sentences in Circuit Court Wednesday. Riley was charged in the kidnaping of Cottage Grove policeman James Cornell, his wife, Catherine, and Raymond Harris, last Dec. 29. Shirley Mae Huckins, 22, Eugene, accused of being Ri ley's companion in the a 1mc tion of tlie three persons, was found guilty of kidn p ing by a Circuit Court jury here last month. Brown Asks Legislature to Abolish 'Split Trials' in Insanity Pleas Majority of Students Would Accept Negro Troy, Ala. - HOT - Seventy per cent of a group of Troy State college freshmen said in a poll released Wednesday that they would not object to a Negro classmate. But 53 of 65 of the youths and coeds polled in connec tion with a sociology study in the bio-social classes said they would not care to sleep in a dormitory room with Negroes. Sacramento - (UPI - Gov. Edmund G. Brown asked the legislature today to end "split trial" procedures under which defendants who plead insanity must have two trials. In a special message on in sanity and criminal offenders, Brown told the lawmakers steps were needed to guaran tee the rights of the criminal whose "basic problem" is mental disorder. However, he shied away from asking the lawmakers to repeal the historic 120-year-old M'Naghten rule on crim inal insanity, which Brown has criticized many times as not up-to-date. "I believe individuals of sound mind must be held re sponsible for their acts which violate our laws," he said, be protected from violence. "No person should be tried, Dangerous persons wheth- convicted, sentenced or exe- er sane or insane should cuted if he is insane." be quarantined. They must be "Society, however, must freed only when it is certain Summer Workshop On Television Slated Eugene-The University of Oregon's fifth summer work shop on educational television has been scheduled for June 10 to 21. The two -week workshop will involve a concentrated course in television produc tion for specific educational purposes. Lecture- demonstra tions will be given and studio activities will make use of the university's professional facilities. Dr. J. R. Shepherd, associ ate professor of speech and coordinator for KOAC-TV, university campus, will be workshop director. He has been associated with educa tional television for the past 15 years. that their presence in society no longer poses a threat to the lives and property of their fellow citizens." The governor commended his special commissions on in sanity and criminal offenders, who have been studying the problem since 1960. He said that although that the commissions agreed the M'Naghten rule is no longer a satisfactory test of legal san ity they could npt agree on the question of a new test to take its place. In simple terms, the M'Naghten rule says that a person must be in a state to know that he is doing wrong when he commits a crime in order to be responsible for his actions. "In my opinion, any change at this time would do more harm than good because it is clear that prosecutor and psy chiatrist, defender and judge have not yet found common ground for discussion and de cision," Brown faid. Better Test As a result he asked the legislature to continue through an interim committee "a Office Seeker Asks Change of Slogan Portland-OJrU-A Republican congressional hopeful doesn't like the state's anti-forest fire slogan, "Keep Oregon Green." In fact, he wants it changed. Jim Bacaloff of Portland, who plans to run against Democratic Congresswo m a n Edith Green in 1964, said "the real purpose of the slogan is to keep the word Green be fore the public." He suggested it be changed to "Keep Oregon Growing." broad search for a better le gal test of sanity." On the subject of bifurcated or split trials, Brown pointed out that under present law one trial is held to ascertain guilt for a criminal act and a second to decide whether the defendant was insane when he committed the act. "Our experience with this system . . . indicates that all the facts should be presented in a single trial," Brown said. The governor said this i would assure the defendant j of his right to speedy trial I and a verdict based on all the facts. ' 7. 1963 O GLASSES ON CREDIT! Green Stamps COLUMBIAN OPTICAL CO. MEDFORD SHOPPING CENTER HAIR RAISING PROBLEM Reno, Nev. -UPli- Police ad mit they really have a prob lem in trying to find 20 wigs valued at S3, 200 stolen from beauty salons in the past week. "We can't very well go around pulling everyone's hair," one officer said. Three basic minerals cattle ' must have the year 'round are j salt, phosphorus and calcium. : em "WEDDING INVITATIONS-Socialite Hope Cooke, 22 gets lome wedding invitations ready in her hotel in New York City Wednesday. It is to be a royal wedding. Her fiance is the Waliarajkumar (Crown Prince) of Sikkim, who is 40. The marriage ceremony is scheduled for March 20 in his palace In Gangtok, Sikkim's capital. (UP!) Your Money's Worth By SYLVIA PORTER Copyright, Hall Syndicate, Inc. Editor's note: Sylvia Porter is on vacation. During her absence a column by Ralph McGill is being substituted. McGill is currently on a lour of African nations, about which he is writing. I ?f : THEY TALK OF THE SOVIETS West Africa - Ghana has been shocked by the police ection against her students in Bulgaria. The comment was that the Bulgarians had acted somewhat like Mississippians. Ghanaian boys had been arrested and roughly handled by officers because of their insistence on forming an African students league. The Bulgars allowed only one - a Commu nist league. In Guinea there was another Soviet show which disturbed the people of that small, hard-pressed country of good-humored, earnest people. It, too, reveals a part of the Soviet mind which troubles the average African, even though his leaders may not speak of it or allow it in the local press. (Ghana did publish and broadcast the indignities against her students.) One day not so long ago, the story goes, two Russians appeared at the Conakry airport at the time of the arrival ' of the Soviet plane which calls there once per week. : They had a young woman with them, a Miss Svetlana I Ushanova, a teacher and interpreter who for some lime i had been in Guinea as one of a number of Russian aid I personnel. One of the men put down what purported to I be the girl's passport. The Guinean officer noted that the picture was not really that of the girl. He said so. The Russians were said to have tried to bluster it through. (Many persons were, of course, looking on.) ' The ofticial called the airport commander who, after a look at the passport, also asked what was up. The Soviets departod in anger. An hour and a half later, as reported by some who were present, the airport commander saw the Soviet crew come through. A uniformed hostess was with them. But, alas, it was the same girl they had tried to take through with an invalid passport. This time, it was said, the Soviet ambassa dor appeared and also sought to talk down the Guinean authorities. They stood firm against what seemed an illegal act. The Russians again left, furious. Later, so the tale runs, there was a call saying there was n sick passenger. Permission was asked to lake an ambulance direct to the plane. Authorities said of course, but they would have to see the patient. There was no ambulance. i Police found the girl and two Russians in a cafe. They took the girl to one side and asked her what was going on. 1 She reportedly replied she was being taken out of Guinea against her will because they had said she had been going to dances and hud, through her class contacts, fraternized with Guincans. She was removed to the home of a Guinean official and the Russians, after arrest and interrogation were released. This, plus the action in Bulgaria, disturbs African leaders. They do not wish to have a breach with the Soviets. But the plain people talk. They do not like the fact that the Russians, in all countries in Africa (and elsewhere) keep entirely to themselves save for the one er two persons designated to attend protocol diplomatic affairs. The Soviets (and the other Communist' bloc members, including the Chinese) do not engage any local servants, cooks, waiters, or chauffeurs, as do other embassies. Nor do they invite local persons, outside the diplomatic set. to their receptions. No matter how large or small the country they fetch along their own maids, chefs, drivers, maintenance persons, and all other help. (The charge by the Soviets that one of their teachers had become friendly with the people did not, ol course, please the Guineins.) The Soviet aid program in many African countries is substantial But while they have reached some intellectuals and politic.il leaders, none of the Communist delegations have proved themselves to be comrades or shown any will ingness to be one with "the people " This dors not go unnoticed. What it will mean, in the long struggle tor the minds of men, remains for the future to reveal. Q)peii Monday i Friday Evenings 'Til 9 P. M. R0TARIES, REELS and RIDERS Scars . . Your Power Mower Headquarters SEARS GIGANTIC TRUCKLOAD ROSE SALE No. 2 GRADE BUSH OR CLIMBER ROSE CHECK SEARS LOW PRICE EACH GUARANTEED TO GROW! si iftifflisigiili NO. l'i GRADE ROSES Choice of Bush or Climbers. Etoile de Hol land, Red Radiance, Charlotte Armstrong, Pink Radiance, Paul's Scarlet, Mrs. P. 5. DuPont, Talisman. NO. 1 GRADE ROSES Choice of Bush or Climber. Crimson Glory, K. A. Victoria, Doctor, Picture, Peace, Blaze, Pink Radiance. SEARS PATENT ROSES Choose Patented Roses for Breathtaking Garden Beauty. Specially selected to suit every rose fancier's taste. Add these unique : roses in your garden. All are root and top pruned. 99' 1 Ea. 29 Ea. From 2 50 Sears Guaranteed Roses are graded to assure you of highest possible quality. Don't be misled . . . Save now at Sean. GUARANTEE If any bulb, teed or plant fails to grow when given reasonable care, return and we will rcolace it, or if you prefer, refund your money. i'r I FRUIT TREES CHECK SEARS LOW PRICE Trees That Add Beauty . . . Shade... and Bear. Fruit QJQJ EA. Productive fruit trees, take up a minimum amount of space in your yard, yet you'll get maximum enjoyment "harvesting" your own fruit. Choice of Apricots, Plum, Peaches or Cherries. Buy now and Save. Dwarf Size From 2.29 ORNAMENTAL SHADE TREES TREES THAT BEAUTIFY YOUR LAWN Check Sears Low Price! T199 il EA. Add shade to recreation and patio areas Excellent fall color . . . many bloom with varied colorsl Choose from Red Silver Maple, Flowering Crab, Flowering Peach, Etc. 15 to 24 IN. HIGH GALLON CAN SHRUBS 87L Choose from Sears wide selec tion of Evergreens to enhance the beauty of your yard. All are hardy varieties. Save now . . . Surround your home with lasting beauty. Craftsman 20-in. Rotary Mower, No-pull Starter Self-Propelled Reel Mowers Grass Catcher Check Sears low price 3-HP, 4-cycle engine Check Soars low price 18-in., 2-HP, 4-Cycle 78) 99 Low-priced mower with many popular features. 9 quick height-of-cut wheel adjustments from to 3',4 in. "E-Z"-fill-'n-drain oil tube. Full remote con trol on handle: choke, fast, slow,; off. Exceptionally low priced for a quality reel mower with grass catcher picks up grass as you mow. Throttle control on handle. 5 nick-resistant steel blades. Ball-bearing reel. Cuts -l7e in. , , Why Walk? Mow as You Ride for Little Cost 99 Check Sears low price 24-in. rotary riders Simple-taoperate 4-wheel, 3-HP, 4-cycle rider. Saves work and it's fun, too. Foot-operated drive, clutch and brake. Shifts for forward, reverse, neu tral. Don't miss this value, while they lastl POWER MOWERS NO MONEY DOWN Craftsman 20-in. Self propelled Rotary Mowers 99 Check Sear low price 3-HP, 4-cycle engine No-pull starter. "E-Z" fill-'n-drain oil tube. 4 height-of-cut positions 1 116 to 2 inches. Steel housing. Positive chain-to-front and shaft friction drive. 7.50x 1.75 in, rubber tires. AS LOW AS 3495 ON SEARS CREDIT SAVE TIME . . . CUT GARDENING WORK 3 H.P. R0T0-SPADERS COMPARE SEARS LOW PRICE REDUCED TO imdsd (10 MONEY DOWN ON SEARS EASY PAYMENT PLAN 3 HP Briggs and Stratton engine. Direct drive to tines meant no belts to wear out or adjust. Tills a strip 22 Inches wide up to 7 inches deep. Chisel-point tines will dig in any type soil. Ad justable wheels and drag stake for easier handling and greater maneuverability. Sears Has Roto Spader To Fit Any Budget Shop at Sears and Save Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money IJark SEARS S01 E. JACKSON ST. PHONE 773-6661 FREE PARKING STORE HOURS TUES., WED., THURS., SAT. MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. 9:30 A.M. to 9 P.M.
