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T University Study Bitterly Attacks Civil Defense Role Salem - 8PI - A blistering review of Civil Defense per formance during the Colum bus day itorm la Included in a study of community reac tion to disaster released Sat urday by Willamette univer sity. The 88-page report, "Our Community In Disaster, Oc tober 12, 1962, Salem, Ore gon," was prepared by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology of the univer sity. A summery of the state Civil Defense activity states "it was felt that because of the confusion within civil de fense itself, it could not gen erate the confidence neces sary to meet any crisis. "Perhaps by even redefin ing the purpose of the organ ization to meet many differ ent crises this confidence could be established. Access To Generator "Questions arose concern ing the Civil Defense genera tors. The state institutions were all In need of emergency power. Fairview had access to a generator furnished by Civil Defense but no one could operate it." The report, in ita 12-page section of conclusions and recommendations, notes: "Many emergency agencies were csught without adequate provision for emergency light- iht. Even operative flashlights and candle were lackln. "In the state Civil Defense offices, a Urge number of gssollna lanterns were stored for such an occasion. But the gasoline to fill them cannot, according to safety ordinances O- the city, be stored above ground within the city limits. "Therefor, It was impos sible to have them ready to use at a moment's notice, or even to fill them on short notice. "An underground storsge tank with a hand pump could solve this difficulty." Communications Poor The report noted "on the whole, the community func tioned passably during this disaster. "The most glaring deficien cy waa In communications. Great improvements need to be made." The study suggests placing key telephone lines under ground, providing auxiliary power for radio station, and making battery powered tran alstor radio receivers "avail able in at' least every block in cities, In every township or household in rural areas." "Police services, til pro tection, military support for these in emergencies, and am bulance services seem to have been fairly adequate and re flect their planful considera tion of the possibility of emergencies. "Hospitals were also on an emergency footing with lit tle delay or difficulty, again because of planning and re sources provided for ahead of time. "State, county, and private institutions varied in their readiness to meet the emer gency. "Most did well with their available resources, but supplies of water and fuel for auxiliary power genera tors and tor heat were small enough to threaten exhaustion if the emergency had lasted significantly longer." Cooperation Lacking The report notes "lack of cooperation and acceptance of the (Civil Defense) program was the rule rather than the exception. "Altogether, Civil Defense seems to hsve played a very minor role in the crisis. "It's chief usefulness, per haps, waa in being a whip ping boy on which to blame all the lack of planning, preparation, and coordination which the entire community exhibited. "It is a matter of dispute whether thia was worth the cost of maintaining the organ ization." Another significant point related in the report is that Civil Defense was one of 13 organizations telephoned by the weather bureau at 10 a m. the day of the storm. The weather bureau had mistakenly predicted "gusts up to 60 miles per hour or better . . . the winds reached 00 miles per hour . . ." The weather bureau re ported later that "about 75 per cent of the agencies call ed apparently did not take the report seriously. It is ex pected that in many Instances that persons answering the warning call did not relay the information beyond the person answering the phone. "No reports were made from the weather bureau aft er the storm began until the following Sunday aftenoon, due to the shortage of power." Impending Marriage Of Rockefeller and Divorcee Rumored New York -fflPI)- Reports of an impending marriage be tween Gov. Nelson A. Rocke feller and socialite divorcee Mrs. Margaretta Fitler (Hap py) Murphy hit the headlines here again Saturday. The New York Mirror and New York Journal-American both came nut with front page stories strongly hinting that Rockefeller would marry the attractive Mrs. Murphy, pos sibly some time next month. Mrs. Murphy has been in seclusion since her April 1 divorce from Dr. James S. Murphy, and the Mirror re ported that she has been se cretly staying In the Park ave nue apartment of her cousin, Mrs. Peter Iselln. (Mrs. Iselin, however, when asked about the newspaper re port, aald, "No, she's not here and she hasn't been. I have nothing more to say about the matter.") , Those who are convinced that a marriage is being plan ned point to a large gap In the governor's official sched ule for the month when he has no public activities plan ned from May 9 until late In the month. Hia press office continues to maintain a "no comment" policy on the marriage rumors and no official explanation was given for the three-week Interlude in May. However, it Is not unusual for the governor to take some thris off after he finishes sign ing Mils passed by the legis lature, a chore Rockefeller is expected to have completed by May 6. His press office said he often takes a two or three week vacation at that time. The Mirror quotes a confi dante of Rockefeller and Mrs. Murphy who predicts "within 10 days or two weeks after he signs the last bill he and Mrs, Murphy will get mar ried. "At first It was planned as a very quiet affair," the friend was quoted as saying, "but it Is growing; now It appears 25 close friends will attend. Then they will take a trip to Europe and wind up at the big Rockefeller ranch in Ven ezuela." Legislators Eye Adjournment by Middle of May Salem - HOT - Members of the Oregon Legislature dug in Saturday for a hard day's work in an effort to adjourn by mid-May. Although it was the 104th day, a number of major pieces of legislation still needed more committee work. The House met to act on 20 measures. Two key committees sched uled Saturday work sessions. The Ways and Means edu cation subcommittee hoped to near final action on the budget for higher education, and to start looking at basic school support. The House Committee on Constitutional Revision hoped to get nearer to sending a proposed new constitution to the House floor for action. The House Taxation Com mittee, its big revenue bills out of the way. Planned a day-long session to act on other bills that were put aside earlier. During the past week, thoughts of winding up the session took on a noticeable new note of urgency, but much work remained to be done. The Senate Taxation Com mittee planned to get down to work next week on the big revenue bills passed by the House, with an Impasse be tween the two chambers looming and a conference committee the likely result. Education, Ways and Means Will Coordinate Positions Salem -UPD- On a cordial note, the Ways and Means Education subcommittee and the State Board of Higher Ed ucation moved Saturday to co ordinate their positions on higher education building. At the request of the legis lative committee, a special board meeting was planned May 6 to comment on actions tentatively taken by the com mittee on the board's college building budget. Charles Holloway, vice president of the board, ex pressed willingness of the board to hold a special meet ing. Chancellor R. E. Lieual len said, "I think you'll find them willing to work toward the goals you've outlined." What it seemed to mean is that the board will take an other look at building needs in terms of financial limits indicated by the committee Fierce Tropical Storm Devastates Luanda, Angola Luanda, Angola - (UPD - A fierce tropical storm that swept through this city Fri day left a scene of devasta tion in its wake Whole streets were washed away by the force of flood waters, and huge holes hun dreds of feet wide and 30 to 40 feet deep opened up Huge trees in city streets were torn up and crashed down on cars and buildings. Spring Concert Set At Rogue River High Rogue River - The annual spring concert at Rogue River High school will be presented Tuesday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the high school gym nasium. Theme for the 1963 concert Is "Garden Time." The high school band and chorus will be presented in the concert, which will Include a group of specialty numbers. Ken Brew, music instructor at the school, is supervising the concert. PUBLIC PAYS Boston - (If D - City Inspec tors who checked 3,301 taxi cab meters discovered 487 of them were faulty all In favor of the cabbie. YOU ARE INVITED! -to mo a colorful, thoroughly enjoyable sound film strip: "Showdown at th. Watarholo" or, "Why and How to Maintain a Swimming Pool." to got tho right an j wen to any questions you may have on swimming pool caro and chlorination. Monday, April 29th-7:30 pm-Ping's Garden Admission Fraa BARCO SUPPLY COMPANY 350 So. Rivoriido Phone 773-7461 Mother, Child Care Class Scheduled The Jackson county chapter of the Red Cross will offer a new mother and baby care class at Rogue Valley Memor ial hospital beginning Mon day, May 6, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The class will be conducted twice a week, each Monday and Wednesday, for a period of three weeks. The title of the course, Mother and Baby Care, is slightly misleading. Red Cross representatives noted. The class will be open to both men and women, and both parents are urged to attend If possible. The class will be limited In number; however, an addi tional class will be scheduled If the demand warrants such action, according to Red Cross officials. Prospective parents inter ested in enrolling in this pro gram are requested to register by calling the Red Cross of fice, telephone 772-4405. Signals Installed At Freeway Change Work has started on the In stallation of traffic signals at the Crater Lake interchange of Interstate 5 and Crater Lake highway and Biddle rd. Work is being done by the Madson and Stokes company of Roseburg, whose bid of $20,765, was low for the proj ect. The three-phase signals will control traffic at the on and off ramps of Interstate 5 at the interchange for south bound traffic and at the Inter section of Biddle rd. and Cra ter Lake highway. Traffic signals for the off ramp and both north and south bound lanes on Biddle rd. will be controlled by ve hicles approaching the inter sections. The pressure plate controls have already been installed and holes are being dug for the supporting posts, it was reported. Bills Passed at Thursday Session Of Legislature Salem -IUTO- The legislature approved the following meas ures Thursday: In the Senate SCR10 - Commends Greg Jenkins for conspicuous brav ery in saving hia brother's life. SB161-Civil court proceed ings. SB206 - Savings and loan as sociations. SB331 - Procedures affect ing children. SB354-Enforcement of sup port orders and decrees. SB426 - Inspection of house trailers. HJM15-Memorializing con gress in protest of the manipu lation of feed grain prices by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. HJM21 - Memorializing the Washington legislature to en act legislation relating to waivers of marriage license waiting period. HB1025 - Time limit for de fendant's appearance In small claims. HB1306 - County civil serv ice. HB1442 - Timber road as sessments. HB1453 - Prohibits lie de tector tests as a condition for employment. HB1458 - Personal Income taxation. In the House HB1074 - Gives doctors le gal backing In reporting cases of abuse of children. HB1368 - Industrial acci dents under summer camp program, HB1614 - Slate party con ventions. HB1643 - Teachers' ten ure. HB1750 - Appeals from stale industrial accident com mission ruling. HB1844 - Offensive sub-1 stances. HB1850 - Herbicides. SB84 - Appeals In criminal cases. SB104 - Livestock disease. SB134 - Allows adjoining ports to consolidate. SB 150 - Suspension of mo tor carrier permits. SB249 - Possession of alco holic liquor. SB345 - Custom mix feeds. There was still no official report of casualties. Many houses had to be evacuated putting a tremend ous strain on the city's al ready overcrowed hotels. Further damage was caused by sand and debris which piled up to a height of 15 to 20 feet against shops and homes. Some stores lost their entire stocks and valuable books and records were de stroyed. tlectrlclty supplies were cut off during part of the night and rescue operations went on under floodlights and car headlamps. Dozens of tractors were called into use to help clear debris and open up blocked streets. The storm dislocated air and rail services into Luanda and disrupted telephone com munications. Weather forecasters feared there might be further storms. Luanda waa also struck March 30 by a storm that did extensive damage. Classes Scheduled On Night Stick Use A series of classes in the use of a police night stick has been scheduled for mem bers of the Medford city po lice department and Jackson county sheriff's deputies. The class will be instructed by Medford police Lts. Jack McMillan, Orlo McGee and Jack Sanders and sheriff's deputies Sgt. Robert Gheysen and Jack Wheeler. The classes, covering four different aspects of use of the night stick, were scheduled at Medford High school April 30 and May 2, 7 and 9. The committee, In turn, will listen to the board's expres sion on how priorities and j funding should be handled. The committee recently -gave tentative approval to in j strucfional projects worth $25 I million during the 1963-65 bi iennium: some in a bonding, i self-liquidating category, and ! others in a general fund cate 1 gory. The board was asked spe cifically if 11 would like more flexibility in setting priorities than the separate categories would allow. The committee indicated it Is open to further considera tion of three projects it omit ted that were high on the board's priority list: library construction or remodeling at Oregon State university, the University of Oregon, and Oregon College of Education. At the special meeting, the board also will have a chance to comment on bids for devel opment of the Oregon Techni cal Institute campus that are to be opened Thursday. The committee is waiting to see the amount. Rep. John Mosser (R-Bea-verton) suggested the board also might want to comment on whether some of its "B" budget items for improving education might take priority over some building requests. The meeting ranged over several subjects: -The subcommittee reject ed a suggestion that higher education donate $6,000 for planning of a private gradu ate study center in the Port land area. Private colleges al ready have donated such a sum. Members warned it would set a precedent in favor of further state support of the proposed center. Said Rep. Stafford Hansell (R-Hermis-ton) of state aid, "Now is the time to knock it In the head." -On campus growth, Sen. Alfred Corbett (D-Portland) suggested another effort be made to work out a plan for letting the University of Ore gon expand onto part of the Pioneer Memorial cemetery at Eugene, a subject of local controversy. The subcommittee receiv ed a report from the state system Indicating Its decisions to date are equivalent to a net $1.8 million reduction in the governor's proposed $82 million higher education budget. The main decisions are a change in the student teacher ratio and a reduction in out of state students. Page 2A Medford. Tribune MEDFORD, OREGON. SUNDAY. 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