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6 I M WEDNESDAY. MARCH 20. 1963 MEDFOHD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD. OREGON Han ff5 dMiimdii lyjuuci mucin ircHbco itiioi ruuumiiiy DcolUl 1900 London (UPD Prime Min ister Harold Macmlllan's Con servative government faces its first popularity test of 1963 this Thursday in a by-election that will give a clue to wheth er it is still in favor with the voters. The result of the voting at Colne Valley, a traditionally Labor-party-held constituency in the" northern hills of York shire, may provide a pointer to Macmillan as to the date he will call the next general election. General elec t i o n s must be held before October, 1964. In a series of by-elections last year the Conservatives fared badly, losing two seats to Labor and one to the Lib erals. Recent public opinion polls have indicated that the government. Darning io sum nff an economic crisis, ia still behind Labor in the popular ity ratings. Sav ThtmnWes The crucial test for the Conservatives at Colne Val- ley is not whether they win, but whether they manage to save themselves from coming in a humiliating last. There is no threat to their position In the present Parlia ment, in which their majority is still nearly 100. . In the 1959 general elec tion in Colne Valley the La bor candidate won by 6,000 votes over hi. Conservative opponent. The Conservative, in turn, was 2,000 votes ahead of the Liberal candidate in the by-election. If Labor manages to In crease its majority, or if the Liberals poll strongly - some tipsters think the Liberals might do well - it is reason able to believe that the Mac millan government will aban don any thoughts it might have of calling suddenly for general elections this spring. Spark Speculation On the other hand, should the Conservatives do well at Colne Valley, and in two other by-elections to follow a week later in Rotherham and Swansea East (also Labor- held seats), it would certainly spark speculation about an early election. Political circles think the chances of a strong Conserva tive showing in Colne Valley are small. The seat has never been held by the Conserva tives, and has been in Labor's hands since 1931. Earlier in the century the constituents elected a Liberal. . For the first time in 18 months the Conservatives are fighting a seat without British entry to the Common Market as an issue. Domestic mat ters are paramount. Unemployment in the coun try is still high, although not particularly bad in the Colne Valley constituency itself. But there is general concern about such matters as short age of housing, rising proper ty taxes and food prices. Pumping Money The government Is known to believe that conditions will improve soon. It is pumping money into the economy to keep it moving. Political sources say, how ever, that the government is worried that a continuation of last year's run of by-election setbacks might have a chain reaction effect and trigger nff further defeats later in the year even if the economic situation get better. Both the Labor and Liberal parties have made a big pre election effort in Colne Val ley. The Liberals claim they are better placed now than in 1959. The Liberal candidate, R. S. Wainwright, is a 44-year-old local accountant who fought for the seat in 1959 and has been campaigning for it ever since. An important element in his favor is that he is a Methodist lay minister. The town and the valleys around it have a staunch Methodist tradition. The Labor candidate, A. E. P. Duffy, 42, is a lecturer-in economics at nearby Leeds university. The Conservative candidate is an enthusiastic 27-year-old journalist, Andrew Alexan der, who works for a York shire paper. There is one other candi date, Independent Arthur Fox. He is a 54-year-old Manches ter night club owner, and he's standing for Parliament as a protest against legislation he considers outdated. Fox took two strip - lea so girls from his club along with him when he presented his nomination papers. The girls have appeared at his cam paign meetings. But Colne Valley, with its chapels and dour Yorkshire outlook has shown him scant sympathy. Even whistling at the girls has been more de risive than appreciative. Straps and Color New Features in Shoes for Girls Leathers are light, colors are gay and styling airy, in girls' dress, school and play shoes for spring. Stepping out at the head of the fashion parade are strap pumps, reports Shoe Fashion Service of Leather Industries of America. The simple T strap and the broad sabot strap play a lesser role. Girls can be ankle-deep In strap fashions in grained and smooth leather school shoes, in brushed and glove leather casuals and in polished and patent leather dress shoes. Light Trend The trend to lightness has increased the popularity of brushed leather flats, ties and boot shoes. Brushed leather is a sueded finish on split leath er which has been thinned down for extra lightness, with no loss in durability. Split leather is strong enough to be used as a sole in some casual or play shoes for youngsters. In both casual and school shoes the classic moccasin Is enjoying renewed popularity. Although available in dozens of style variations, the mocca sin most often selected by youngsters is the classic with simple handstitching and a strap design across the vamp. Parly Shoes For dress or party, the low cut shell pump in a handsome leather finish makes every so cial occasion a full-dress af fair. 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