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MLDtOHB MAIL. iRiBUNE, MLDrOHD. OHtGON Mount Fuji Center Of New Land Boom WEDNESDAY. JULY 17. 1963 By ISAO ZAMOTO United Press International Tokyo-OIPD-Real estate bro kers are doing a thriving busi ness at the foot of Mount Fuji. They are increasing in number and making bigger and better commissions be cause Fuji's foothills are rap idly developing into pleasure grounds, resort towns and in dustrial centers. When a proposed new high way across the northern skirt of the mountain is completed, the are in Yamanashi prefec ture will- be within an hour and a half from Tokyo by car. Another highway from To kyo to Osaka across the south ern base of Mount Fuji also will be constructed. Additional stimulation lor Medicine Hole Still Keeps Mystery Hidden By FRED W. MOORE United Press International Killdeer, N.D. - IUP1I - The mystery of the Medicine hole in the Killdeer mountains in western North Dakota still keeps its secret almost 100 years after General Alfred Sully led his 2,200-man force into Dakota territory to disci pline 6,000 Sioux warriors. His was a punitive expedi tion, to teach the warring Sioux, with all their squaws, children and dogs, a lesson. Sully's soldiers engaged the Sioux camped at the foot of Killdeers on July 28, 1864. The entire camp fled in panic up the ravines into the Kill deers when Sully's forces at tacked. As night fell, Sully had a large band of Sioux sur rounded atop one of the hills. The next morning the soldiers moved in to finish them off but they were gone' Where? About a week later, Sully's army was miles west in the Badlands when it met Indians once again . . . the same In dians! The facts confirm the first engagement between Sully's troops and Sioux warriors. From there on legend lakes ' over-a legend that has been I embellished over the years because frontier soldiers of the latter half of the Nine . teenth century were known - to be better fighters than his torians. Indians Escaped Legend says the trapped Indians escaped down the Medicine hole-named for the smoky fog emitted on cold mornings. They are suppuseu , to have traveled through a network of underground cav erns underlying western Morth Dakota. 1 The Medicine hole actually Is a small entrance to a nar row, little explored cave that extends down into one of the high, steep hills in the Kill deer mountains. Some sup port is lent to the tale by the fact that the Medicine hole has been known to emit wind from its mouth, pointing to the fact that it must have an other opening. Weird rock formations, like Signet rock, the Three Old Maids, Eagle rock and others, lend the region an air of mys tery. Unsuccessful Several attempts have been made to explore the cave but none very succcssiuuy. ... 1957, a group descended about J75 feet down and found three openings, all plugged with rocks. The rocks were too large to remove but the group reported a strong steady stream of air was blowing from one of the openings. Another cave was found ebout a mile and a half away which has never been ex plored but the area residents think it might be connected to the Medicine hole. i The Killdeer mountains have yielded strange things. One long-time resident of the area says he found the bones of two small Indian children on a high, lonely ledge hidden from view. In 1914, an old so -dier found two spent cart ridges he had killed two Indi ans with while with Sully s forces that day in 1864. What might the Medicine hole vield if thoroughly ex .i.Ji vnhnrtv knows but the Medicine hole-and it's not telling. Basements in Homes n:.j n Wnv Out VIUMIICU Wff ' New York WH The base ment, long a familiar part of American homes, seems to be out tne way oui. .i ....A-ttttrria nf All Aiore man - new singie-iamiiy i -day have no cellars, com pared with only about half ot tne existing. homes, reports John Sierks, chief architect for Levitt and Sons, incorporated, who said the reason is mainly econo mic "a basement Is n ex pensive luxury " brokers is the possibility that government offices will be moved to Mount Fuji's base. Near Subashiri town on the eastern side of the base, a large-scale resort already is in business. It hnc a onif course, hotel, skating rink, art- uiciai watertall, bird refuge, trout fishing pond, orchard and flower garden. Another amusement center is being constructed near Lake Yamanaka. The center will include tennis courts, fishing pond and skating rink. A town of 50,000 popula tion and an airfield will he built next to the center. Yamanashi prefecture gov ernor, Hisashi Amano decided to call another projected high land city "West Tokyo" and he is urging the central gov ernment to move offices in its outskirts. Dairy Farms At the southern base, in Shizuoka prefecture, business leaders are planning to build dairy farms. Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectural governments are eager to invite big manufac turing companies to build their Dlants nn the iHo nl Mount Fuji, which is 60 miles soutnwesl of Tokyo. Buy Land Brokers, antirinntinp thi have bought or are buying up lands to sell them to in dustrial prospects. In Yoshida eitv Yamanashi prefecture, there were 17 bro- Kers a lew years ago. Now ihprp nrp ahnut ifln Mnp. than 100 brokers in Tokyo are joining them in business. Advertisement of "lands near Yoshida city for sale" appear daily in Tokyo's ma jor newspapers. The nrire nf land hae sky rocketed near the city where the new expressway will cross. - fW .1 t HPrftMrR PTT17FN TmIiii FuHnr nnP ilivn 1 T 2 nictnH Inrl.ia I nnn V-mlVuM. known as "Jake the Barber" in Chicago's right, gave the 70-ycar-olri British-born phi prohibition era, has become an American lanthropist the oath of allegiance. (UPI) Utah 'Academy' Offers Program On Survival Salt Lake City, Utah-UIPll-Utah's thriving "Freedom Academy" ranks as one of the nation's top cram - courses for high school boys on the threat of communism. The program will be three years old this summer. It is a project in which military men teach civilians about na tional survival. The money to carry it out comes from pri vate sources, but the Utah National guard handles the classes. Maj. Gen. Maxwell E. Rich, who set up the Free dom academy program in 1961 believes the first two years have brought "excel lent" response with a mini mum of criticism. High school juniors from every school in the state are invited to the academy at Camp Williams, the National Guard's main training site near Salt Lake City. The in struction lasts five days in August. Varied Courses Life at the camp is divided between courses in apprecia tion of American ideals and traditions, the history of the rise and spread of commu nism, plus time out for swim ming and sports. "There is no hard - core Prussian-type military train ing at the academy." says Rich. The students do stand a formation in the morning and evening to watch the raising and lowering of the flag, but there is no military drill. Enrollment was about 57 boys the first year and 130 the second. The juniors go back to school in the fall and present reports to other stu dents on what they learned. Rich, who is Utah's adju tant general, discounted cri ticism from some quarters that the Freedom academy amounts to military indocri minion in political theory. "11 certainly is everyone's responsibility to alert the nation," he declares. "We are not trying to set up military control here. Most of the in structors are part-ime offi cers who have civilian busi nesses and not regular, full time military men." New York-IOT-Tax Founda tion, which spends most of its time complaining about rising taxes, has taken time out to explain that much of the rise in state and local debt is legiti mate and inevitable, the result of leaping population growth. Newbry Tells Club State Will Come To Sales Tax Plan Ultimately the state of Ore gon must come to a sales tax. State Sen. Lynn Newbry said in an address before the Med ford Rotary club here Tues day. Speaking at a luncheon meeting at the Rogue Valley Country club, the legislator warned, however, that when a sales tax is enacted, it will not become a cure-all for all of the state's financial ailments. Senator Newbry also ex plained his vole against the proposed constitutional re vision. Those who prepared the revision of the constitu tion had a mandate from the people to reword but not com pletely change it. The revision as submitted almost complete ly eliminated citizens' partici pation, one of the bulwarks of present government in this state, Newbry said. To Take Advantage This state has been able, through the years, to take ad vantage of the best brains available at little cost to tax payers. "I cannot see why we should lake such a departure from a form of government proven successful and free of graft," he said. A tribute was paid to the lobby at the last legislative session. It was one of the cleanest in history of the state and invaluable as a source of useful information to mem bers of the legislature. As a member of the Ways and Means committee, Sen ator Newbry said that mem bers of this group from both the Senate and House were determined to authorize no expenditures unless well jus tified by state agencies, and to approve no funds that would raise the present level of state services. One exception to the latter was the provision to add wel fare case workers in the inter est of greater efficiency. Another exception was the authorization of funds to pro vide more intensified treat ment for mental patients. To day the average hospitaliza tion of patients has been re duced to eight weeks. Citizens now are back to useful citizen ship rather than filling mental hospital wards. In discussing the work of commissions admin istcring dedicated state funds, Newbry pointed out that added bond issues for highway improve ments were avoided and more funds earmarked for actual airport improvement assuring the administration o fthe State Aeronautics board. With Oregon's income taxes the highest in the nation, this stale was at the crossroads at the recent legislative session, Newbry emphasized. An en tirely new concept in taxation must be devised. When it is, the people must know the im pact of taxes and should not be fooled by something other than an honest approach to the unavoidable' problem. Veloeimeter New Underwater Device Paramus, N. J.-UPli-The In ner deep is coming In for al most as much attention as outer space these days. Under water scientists for ACF's electronics division here have developed a device to mcas- ure the speed of sound in wa ter, a fact that varies with un I der sea "weather" conditions of temperature, pressure and I saltiness. The device, known as a ve loeimeter. may be used to de tect enemy submarines or to assist oceanographers In learning more about life un der the sea. A 9 TEXAS LUMBER College Station, Tex.-(UPB-Texas, not generally known as a state of forests, grows enough southern yellow pine for an annual production of S00 million board feet of lumber. The southern yellow pine, extension specialists at Texas A & M college say, s a strong construction wood with good bending strength, toughness and nail-holding strength. New York-WPD-Latex foam rubber is used for cushion ing in 54 per cent of all up holstered furniture produced in the United States. Foam rubber is especially popular in pieces that feature slim, tailored lines such as Danish modern. Luncheon Suggested For Weight Watchers New York-iliril-For weight watchers, here's a gourmet menu for a summer lunch eon (only 315 calories): Bibb lettuce with three artichoke hearts, two sesame seed crackers, dietary clam chowder soup and iced orange pekoe tea. PRICES ARE DOWN AT WIDE-TRACK TOWN You'll see a terrific assort ment! A wide range of Used . makes, models and prices! Our salesmen not only look for you -they look out for you . at ... . 2177-soi.tlv Oi Zv A ? 1)I:AN I' TAYLOR y wnnn uiiftwiiiijiij,fi'iiflpi 1 1 fo) INT ikile, 19c ITEMS ON SALE 9:30 A.M. THURSDAY ADDITIONAL REDUCTIONS . . . NEW LOW PRICES1W 19c ITEMS ON SALE 9:30 A.M. THURSDAY SMALL GROUP lfl DECORATOR FLOWERS 7 Reg. to 1.50 10 PR. 1Q4 THONGS 17 Smill Sites Only 6 ONLY PLASTIC SINK STRAINERS Regular 69c 19 ACCESSORIES-GIFTS-YARNS SUMMER COSTUME JEWEIRY Reg. 1.00 and 2.00 2 PRICE p.t. 3 ONLY BETTER STRAW HANDBAGS Reg. 13.98 p.t 7.99 p.t. SUMMER STRAW HANDBAGS large group. Regular 2.98 p.t 1.99 p.t. 1 ONLY LARGE LEATHER HANDBAG Bone color. Reg. 25.98 p.t 12.99 p.t. ASSORTED GLOVES Values to 3.00 , -99 LADIES' HANKIES Regular 1.00 .44 BETTER JEWEIRY Pins, necklices, earrings. Reg. to 25 00 CHILD'S BAG AND GLOVE SET Reg. 4.50 2 OFF p.l. 1.99 HANDBAG CLEARANCE Assorted styles, colors. Regular 5.98 p.t 2.99 Regular 8.98 p.t - 5.99 ODDS ENDS CARDED BUTTONS Now i J. PRICE CLEARANCE TABLE OF GLASS AND GIFT ITEMS Kosta crystal, vases, ashtrays, compotes, decorator pieces. Values to 25.00 2 PRICE NEEDLEWORK KITS I STAMPED GOODS Reg. to 5.98 Vl PRICE ODDS I ENDS IN YARNS Regular 98c sk 66 COFFEE CLUTCH PURSE ACCESSORY Regular 1.00 A ONLY CHILDREN'S fd HANDBAGS 17 Regular 2.25 Needlework PILLOW KIT BY BUCILLA Regular 1.29 1 ONLY GIRL'S SHORTS Regular 3.98 1 ONLY INFANT SUNSUIT Regular 99c 19 LIKENS AND DOMESTICS ASSORTED COTTON PRINTS Reg. 59c yd - ASST. DRESS, SUIT AND SPORT FABRICS Reg. to 1.98 yd. .44 .99 SOUFFLE, MOHAIR NYLON AND WOOL COATING Reg. 7.98 yd ....4.88 ASSORTED TABLECLOTHS Reg. to 4.98 2.88 Reg. to 12.98 - 5.88 ASST. FANCY PR1SCILLA CURTAINS Rey. to 4.59 pr. 1 88 FINE DACRON PRISCILLAS Reg. to 9.98 yd. READYMADE SHORTY DRAPES Values to 8.98 pr. DECORATOR PILLOWS Regular 99c . 6.88 2.00 77 READYMADE DRAPES Reg. 4.98 to 59.98 Now 188 to 19.88 ASST. DRAPERY YARDAGE Short cuts. Reg. to 2.98 yd 88 1 ONLY 24" GE ELEC. FAN Reg. 29.98 15.88 PYREX GLASS ROASTERS Reg. 2.19 . 1.44 2 ONLY MIRRO ElEC. COFFEEPOTS Reg 14.98 10.88 1 ONLY TEFLON FRY PAN Reg. 8.95 6.88 1 ONLY LINCOLN METAL CANNISTER SET Reg. 8.98 6.88 SAMSONITE FOLDING METAL CHAIRS Reg. to 9.98 6.88 1 ONLY FLOATING SWIM POOL THERMOMETER Reg. 4.95 2 88 ntvfivmrm .ill u m urn m' ruffliniiM 1 WOMEN'S WEBFOOT SWEATER 7.9B Value 19 CHILDREN'S 2ND FL0iR GIRLS' DRESSES Teens' and girls', 3-6x, 714 and toddlers' SUMMER WEIGHT COATS Girls' and teens' PRICE V2 PRICE GIRLS' SPORTSWEAR GROUP Now Vi PRICE GIRLS' PANTIES Reg 2 for 79c 2 for .29 7 ONLY TEEN KNEE KNOCKERS Regular 3.98 ASST. LITTLE BOYS' WEAR Surf pants, shorts, etc. Now MEN'S 1ST FLOOR V2 .49 PRICE MEN'S SUIT SALE Famous brands right off our racks, all new spring and summer goods, light weight fabrics Regu lar or ivy styles. REGULAR 49.50 37.00 REGULAR 59.95 47.00 REGULAR 89.50 77.00 LIGHTWEIGHT SPORTCOATS Blends of 55 dacron polyester and 45 wool. Plaids and stripes. Reg. 32.50 and 39.95 24.88 SUMMER SLACKS All wool flannels, rayon sharkskin, wool, orlon flannels .499 WASH I WEAR SLACKS lightweight blends of 55 dacron, 45 rayon. Reg. 9.95 and 10.95 7.99 1 WOMEN'S JAMAICA Regular 2.88 I9 2 ONLY WOMEN'S BLOUSES Regular 3.98 I9 3 PRS. ONLY SHOES 1 PR. MEN'S, 1 PR. WOMIN'S 1 PR. CHILDREN'S Values to 10.99 19 WOMEN'S 2ND FLOOR 1 ONLY ALL WOOL SPORT COAT Only 2 ONLY BETTER WHITE COATS Reg. to 59.95 5 ONLY SPRING WOOL COATS Shoe button style. Reg. 29.95 LARGE GROUP DRESSES Values to 12.98 Values to 15.98 Values to 22.95 Values to 25.95 SUMMER COTTON DRESSES Jr. sizes. Values to 25.00 .... SUMMER LINEN PASTEL SUITS Famous Glenhaven. Values to 25.00 ... 8.00 ..36.00 .16.00 . 3 00 . 6.00 - 9.00 .12.00 . 9.00 .12.00 LINGERIE 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S LINGERIE GROUP Gowns, pajamas, elc. 3 OFF 8 ONLY NYLON TRICOT SUPS Regular 8.95 2.99 SPECIAL GROUP BRAS GIRDLES 1 Regular to 8.98 2 PRICE FULL FASHIONED WHITE HOSE Reg. to 1.35 pair 31.00 NYLON TRICOT BRIEFS Regular 3 '2.50 31.99 BOYS1 LOWER FLOOR BOYS' BERMUDA SHORTS Our most famous brand. Woven plaids. Waist sizes 25 to 32. Reg. 4.98 3.44 BOYS' KNIT SHIRTS Collar model, famous brand. Sizes 12 to 18. Reg. 2 98 1.59 2 for 3.00 TIMELY SPRING AND SUMMER ITEMS AT GREAT REDUCTIONS - - SORRY NO PHONE CALLS OR LAY-AWAYS i
