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MLDrORD MAIL TH1BUNE, MEDFORD. OREGON ... Communications ... "V.i" 'u name ind ddr. ot the writer, although und.i n m.'t"! "v J f p,n or ini,iI public.lion i. permissible. . , ' . . "" ' ,a" " with view lo clarification and condensation. Letter, submitted lor publication must not exceed 400 words. The letters printed in this column do net necessarily represent the view, of the paper; in fact the contrary is often the case. Jungle of Ugliness f capitalism rules the roost. The I over you aren't needed any To the Editor: After read- successful businessman lives ' longer."" in a wona ot nis own. it lie SUNDAY. APRIL 7. 1(63 lug Mr. Richardson's letter tcvcral limes, 1 presume he is not being satirical, but I can hardiy believe anyone could be that insensitive. After pic turing the grandeur of our surrounding natural beauty 1 line of business he is in, but he asks us to create a jungle also in politics and lawmak er ugliness which he de-1 ing, as it may concern his scribes as "snappy". I must be , rights to do business, naive but I thought that sort ' The socialists, being more of thinking was a relic of I or less a thorn in the flesh ' Main Street." to the businessman do have a Even the "colorful and ! master plan, on paper, on how Imaginative" signs Mr. Rich-1 to change over from the old All the workers make that is a millionnaire he is either : same statement and the fac tory wheels keep turning, the typewriters keep click ing, just as if nothing had hap pened. John E. Ring 1049 West 11th st. Medford a playboy or occupied in a di rectory capacity, maybe part ly in both. A businessman in general is occupied not only with the ardson pictures become a gar rish, chaotic ghetto when in creased ten times over. Sure ly the contrast between this horror he would create and the beauty of our surrounding areas should be obvious even to Mr. Richardson. No one wants lo cheat a worker out of a 10-cent tip but il hardly seems conceiv able that a tourist is going to be drawn to Medford because of our beautiful signs. Tour ism is one of Oregon's lead ing industries but 1 know of no one who has come here to look at our billboards. People stop to eat when they are hungry; they get gas when their tank is empty; they spend the night when they are tired or a scenic attrac tion lures them. Their phy sical needs are not dictated to by outdoor advertising. It is rather tragic that a person can live in an area of unsurpassed beauty and be so untouched by it that he will forcsakc his heritage for a 10-cent tip. Because we have magniflcance in nature it does not follow that we must have wretchedness in our cities. Celia Dunford 1709 Oregon ave. Medford law of nature way, to the idealistic cooperative com mon wealth where everybody will be happy. The S.L.P. in its "Weekly People" pictures this pro posed change in its literature, how easily it can be done, just by the individual worker, when he arrives at his job in the morning, saying to the boss; "Boss from now on I take Express Thanks To the Editor: On behalf of the officers and members of the Tudor Guild, and the Fair committee particularly, I wish to thank you and your staff for your generous pub licity that made the Tudor Guild Book Fair a success. We are also grateful to the people of the Medford area who donated books, to the ra dio and television stations for their assistance, and the mer chants of Medford for their cooperation. The Fair realized a sub stantial share of a Shakes pearean Festival acting scnol- arship, and we feel that we owe a very large measure of its success to the kindness of those mentioned above, and to the many others who helped us. Ruth E. King Corresponding Sec. Tudor Guild Ashland, Ore. Poets' Corner Conducted by Arnold Eugene Jenny Supports Investigation To Ihc Editor: Thank God for people like Ella Powell, Alice Black, Frank Koch and L. C. Powell who have the courage to bring out the truth. Oh yes! and Everett Acklin's of March 23, was super. Also our commentators such as Fulton Lewis and Paul Harvey. This administration said they have the right to lie. The quickest way for a gov ernment lo lose the confi dence of the people and de feat itself, is to deceive its citizens. The coverup of the Soviet buildup in Cuba is an example of this policy of de ception. Many are becoming highly skeptical of the gov ernment's sincerely, as the truth finally becomes known. When a real crisis comes, people will be completely in different unless there is a move made to restore confi dence of the people; "and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." Jn. 8:32. We should be thankful we have a few in the Capital building who are demanding the truth as in the Cuban Crisis. NOV. ZD, IDOi. o.l.uve- port Times states, that the Mnnrnc Doctrine today is tattered and torn by action nnd inaction of the President of the U.S. In its place is an nlien, a foreign doctrine (Khrushchev Doctrine). Start ing with Monroe and on through Eisenhower, no Presi dent of the U.S. ever let a foreign ruler commit an overt act against the principles of the Monroe Doctrine until now. If ever the Stale Depart ment needed to be investi gated it is now, knowing those Russian Secret Police ngents were coming here in the disguise of clergymen and yet welcomed them. There are those who say they don't believe it. How can they not believe, when one of them admitted it himself? Of course many people won't try to look for the truth, biit would rather just sleep on. "loving darkness rather than light." Those who will not sec are in the class with those who will not hear. When they are awakened, it w ill he too late. Paul Voronacff (whose mother returned last year af ter being a prisoner in Russia for 20 years) says people say they don't want Communism, bul won't do anything con crete in fighting it. All loyal Americans should rise up and demand an investigation of the Stale Depjrtment Either be black or white, not just a dull gray. A man who will not use his freedom to defend his free dom does not deserve his freedom. Mrs Ernest Santo 204 Lozier lane Medford When April Comes When April comes, and on the air Is wafted forth an incense rare. Which tells of gardens lately blown. Of orchard trees with beauty strown, The pink of apple, peach and pear Then earth becomes a place so fair That men forget their weight of care; For who would nurse a heart of stone, When April comes. Then happiness is everywhere, Our very breathing kills despair; Although we know some glad hopes sown Shall still be hopes, with summer flown, Yet smiles and posies shall we wear, When April comes? Thomas Curtis Clark O Deserted Spring There is a wilderness of rock and sand. No trees in all the treeless land, Only a wide expense of light. Yet there is spring, year after year, Recurrent miracles appear: Blossoms! Multiple and bright! Elizabeth Olsen Portland, Ore. O April Days A dash of rain, a burst of golden sun. A noisy brawl of new-born rills across the field of dun; A frowning, wind-torn cloud by glorious aky shot through: I love this sweet, impulsive day: 'tis oh, so much like you! - Jack Finel Central Point, Ore. O The Two ef Me I live alone and I talk to myself as most lonely people do; I know there's just one of me know it well, but something says "there are two." My day is laid out, my plan is complete, the motif is work, not play; But the sun is shinning and Spring is here plans all end up in delay. Sometimes the two of me seem to agree, harmony sets me aglow; Then one or the other poses an "if" and agreement ends in a "no." The endless debates and arguments go on without reason or rime, And the worst of me gets the best of me About every single time. Blanche Ellis Norvcll The Manor, Medford o How Many Have I Known? How many springs have I known the fragrance of lilacs in the rain? Pearled, the purple plumes rise above verdant branches; and drunk with the scent, I am stayed on newly spun grass, watching the heavy spires sway against the tall sky. How many summers have I known the waking roses at night's end; and endlessly observed uncurling petals, brightened with dew, thrust their flame to the saffron sun arcing the hill. How many times have I known such fragrance in the rain? Mystery Alires Portland, Ore. To the Editor: Oh to be tn Medford Now that April's there; With all the little smudge pots Spewing soot into the air. Though we swear and cough and sputter. Underneath we know it's true There's no use to growl and mutter; In this valley smudging's due. tional Park Service on one hand and the U. S. forest serv ice and state parks on the , .J , "if ,wo "Hr M1 "" from Portland whereas the National Park , ... .tu.ul Mail Trucks Arriving Earlier Service locks it up. Jack Parker Box 1033 Florence, Ore. 30 or 40 minutes earlier or i about 6:30 a.m., J. A. Eids i wick, acting postmaster, has ! announced. This change in schedule, the Medford post A Shot Is Fired To the Editor: In the east i sought by city limits of Jacksonville I office tor some time, enables south of California St. short- j carriers to start their rounds ly after 1 p.m. on April 1. a at 9:30 a.m. instead of 10 a.m., shot was fired that shattered Eidswick said, and the plan the shoulder and front leg of 1 has already been greeted with a small pet animal that never enthusiasm by a number of hated anybody, was only out Medford down town patrons. io v.ijuy me picdsaiu anei- f Other v., " service ...Bm Lu..,..ig o uiro .egs ! through audil;on 0f courtesy , . """j boxes and the planned relo- gotten, so , you see someone , , 0u,ers One was lo who fired that shot, which!- . " . ,, ,.ri improvements in are being made Nothing lasts forever: This too, we know shall I was heard by several people cease. Rogue Valley's main endeavor-Keep enthroned Good King Cornice! Helen M. Ashley 851 Wabash ave. Medford. Quality Concert To the Editor: A concert of excellent quality and fine taste was presented to the Crater High school student body April 3. Now the rea son that this is of consider able significance is because each year hundreds of poten sial college musicians are graduating from high school in this area, and now, here is a fine opportunity for them to continue. There is an enrichment of our local cultural status that exceeds the Immediate public relations value of this spring tour. We all feel finer and purer and more fulfilled when we see and hear our young peo ple participating in the fine arts on into adulthood. Dr. Cecil and T)r. Steven son are to be thanked and commended in their decision to bring instrumental music to the fore at the college level here in our own area. Norman Carothers Director of Music Crater High Central Point, Ore. far too close for safety. Pco pie with kindness and consid eration are sacrificing to pay taxes that lives like that are protected. (Name on File) Jacksonville, Ore. P.S.: The city of Jackson ville has a good city police, but he cannot be on all cor ners at the same time. About the Dunes Area To the Editor: Two state ments by Secretary Udall of the Interior Department fol lowing a 40-minute "survey" of the area proposed for a national park south of Flor ence wiped out any gains he might have made by his re cent publicity trip, complete with TV coverage by a Port land advertising man. (1) When asked if the park service would provide over night facilities within the park area, Secretary Udall's immediate reply was No. These would be left to private operators outside the sea shore, he explained. This would mean that the 245 family campsites now maintained by the U. S. forest service and similar facilities in the Umpqua Lighthouse State park would be elim inated although they are ex tremely popular with the pub lic. The forest service has plans for some 2000 more family units. These families, most of whom cannot afford to stop at motels, would come here, take one look and drive on. As it is they often spend several days enjoying the dunes, the beaches, the lakes, the woods and camping out. (2) When asked if he agreed with the statement by Conrad L. Wirth, director of the park service, that the proposed area which includes many year-around homes, should be returned to a wilderness state. Udall said it was the aim of the park service to return such places to a "primitive state." People who live here know that before long the area would become an impene trable jungle so fast does un derbrush grow in this humid climate. These policies illustrate the difference between the Na- On Library Budget To the Editor: Enclosed herewith is a copy of a letter mailed today to the members of the Jackson county court to urge re-consideration of their decision to grant no in crease in funds to the Public Library of Medford and Jack son County. The greatly expanded use of the facilities clearly shows the need for augmenting fur ther. Lee E. Carson Star Route, Box 60 Prospect, Ore. o Gentlemen: I am dismayed by the decision of the court against granting any increase to the requested budget of the Public Library -of Medford and Jackson County. At a time wh"" an mn.-h concern is voiced over the in adequacy of today's education it would seem imperative to expand this most useful ad junct to our educational sys tem. School libraries are no toriously lacking in facilities lor extracurricular study. The increase of 310 per cent in shipment of school classroom book collections, of school class visits increased by 85 per cent, and branch library requests for information by 40 per cent clearly shows the need for and the use of this vital service. It .should be the special con cern of every educator and adult interested in education to request a careful reconsid eration of the needs of this very important agency. another on Court St. at Ed wards St., and plans call for location of a "long needed" courtesy box on Eighth st. This will be established as soon as space is provided by the city, Eidswick said, and will do much to lessen the con gestion which occurs in front of the main post office daily. The box will be between Bart lett st. and Riverside ave. and will care for much of the east side population, returning Siskiyou Band Camp Scheduled in July Ashland - The seventh an nual Siskiyou Band Camp, sponsored by the music de partment of Southern Oregon college, will be held on the college campus July 14-26, Dr. Herbert Cecil, head of the mu sic department has an nounced. Clarence Sawhill. director of bands at the University of California at Los Angeles, will make his sixth appearance as guest director. Founder-coordinator of the Camn is Glenn Matthews and camp secretary is Dr. Cecil. Anyone wishing infor mation concerning the Band Camn is invited to write Sis kiyou Band Camp, boutnern Oregon college, Ashland. home from down town each evening. The courtesy box directly in front of Sears store in the shopping center area, which has been creating a traffic hazard, will be moved into a central section of the shopping ceViter. Another courtesy type box will be placed one-half block west of Crater Lake ave. on Jackson st. The courtesy boxes in front of the main post office and on Holly st. between Sixth and Fifth sts. and the one on West Main st. near the library will continue in operation. Three new parcel post trucks have replaced old ones at the post office and there will be more replacements of the smaller models in the near future, Eidswick said. 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