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THURSDAY, JULY 2S. 1963 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OREGON Visiting 'Freedomland' Like Touring Old United States ent's wagon pulled by horses carries passengers through the "shot-and-shell" of Civil War battlefields, ending the jour ney at Appomatox where an animated figure of Gen. Rob ert E. Lee on horseback has come to surrender. Less exciting but equally thrilling is a visit to the Wax Museum the same which was a highlight of the Seattle World's Fair last year. The tableaux of "The Last Sup per," depicting Christ and the disciples, is a feature. There also is a futuristic Satellite City centered around a gigantic space saucer, its interior a studio where some of New York's top disc jockeys broadcast and inter view visiting celebrities. Outdoors, the Moon Bowl dance area bandstand is the stage for America's top enter tainers and orchestras. The shows are free. There are soft-drink, ice cream, hot dog and pizza stands, restaurants and snack bars. For families who prefer to bring their own food, picnic areas are available. Freedomland is open daily from 10 a.m. to midnight dur ing the summer. By MURRAY J. BROWN United Pren International New York-iUPIi-Travelcrs in the future will cross the Unit ed States in supersonic planes In a couple of hours. The visi tor to New York can figura tively do the same thing now on foot without leaving the city. Sprawled over 205 acres in the Bronx is "Freedomland," a family entertainment center laid out in the conturs of the continental United States. A visit to this "Instant Amer ica" by the tourist can pro vide a welcome and relaxing break, particularly if the kids where horse-drawn trolleys Every hour on the hour. Next comes California with community sings, free are along. For the price of admission ($1), there is free top-notch entertainment and 14 other free attractions. There are scores of shows, exhibits and rides (ranging in price from 10 to 50 cents), Including the only Monorail roller coaster in the United States, Quickie Tour The quickie cross-country tour begins where many Americans' ancestors began their quest of a new life. The front gate leads to "Little Old New York" of a century ago clang through gaslamp-lit streets under the watchful eyes of mustachioed, high-hel-meted bluecoats. Chicago is beyond a tres tle over which puffing loco motives of the Santa Fe rail road with tooting steam whis tles haul strings of old-fashioned coaches on the route to the west coast. Great Lakes sternwhceler boats with Victorian filigree rails and black crown smoke stacks tic up at the docks to take on passengers for a cruise of the Middle West. Mother Leary's cow kicks over the lantorn. A call is made for volunteers to haul out the ancient fire wagon and the small fry can help douse the "flames." Farther west is Fort Cav alry where the marshal and his deputies regularly gun down the bad guys in Wild West shootouts in the dusty where the travelers can walk through San Francisco's Chinatown, get really shook up on the Earthquake ride, or watch Pacific seals cavort. The Hollywood Arena offers circus acts for all throughout the day. In the great Southwest, an old-fashioned Music hall rings puppet shows and a Caval cade of Clowns. An ore bucket ride whisks passengers high over "rugged mountains" in cable cars. Or if they wish to go even higher, a helicopter will take them for a birds-eye view of the entire "United States" in just five minutes. In the South, a correspond SANDERS for RENT at A to Z Rental 1213 N. Riverside 779-1474 compound. Nearby, trapper bull boats push off for the famed North west Passage and are caught unexpectedly in a crossfire be tween Indians and trappers. 10 c REUNION AFTER 51 YEARS-Mrs. Varleni .Hagopian, 65, arrvicd In San Francisco from Lebanon to greet three brothers she had not seen in 51 years. On hand to greet Mrs. Hagopian when she stepped from a plane were her brothers, Hachadoor Tulanian, 69, of Oakland, Calif., shown at her right; Avczis Tulanian, 64, of Piedmont, Calif., at her left, and M. H. Tulanian, 82, of Sherman Oaks, Calif., at .far left. The family originally lived in the town of Sis in Armenian Turkey but became separated in 1912 and the brothers fled the country. (UPI) Prisoner Escapes From Crook M Prineville - WPU - Raymond Leslie Parker, 20, sawed his way through a heavy screen in the Crook county jail and escaped early today, only a few hours before he was to appear in Circuit Court on a charge of larceny by bailee. Police Chief Mike Thomp son said Parker apparently used a hacksaw , blade. The escape occurred sometime be tween midnight and 7 a.m. He was accused of stealing a car here and driving it to John Day June 22. Thompson speculated he might head for Monument, where he is re ported to have relatives. Parker was described as 6-fcot-2, 160 pounds, with light brown hair and blue eyes. LEFT WITH PANTS Carmi, III. - IUPII - Thieves ransacked the home of farm er Glenn Myers and stole a television set, a shotgun, sil verware, radios, clothing. jewelry, an electric skillet and other kitchen utensils, towels, pictures and dishes. They left Myers one pair of trousers. STAY AND PLAY ANOTHER DAY! The people of Oregon and the Rogue River valley have the welcome mat out for YOU and ell who visit this state this summer. If YOU are en Oregonian, become a good host and see that your own guests and tourists, too, see Crater Lake, the museum and historic points in Jackson ville, Lithia Park, Diamond Lake, Lake of the Woods and Howard Prairie lake, the Oregon Caves and other fine attractions herel MEDFORDsTRIBUNE A FULL WEEK OF GROCERY SPECIALS Prices In Grocery Dept. Good Through Wed., July 31st Now YOU at mmmi Canned Milk sss. , ... 5 ... 5 0 I. Preamjr":':L...i. 2 5 YllflAf OR BROWN JUtf HI Refl, 47c SVi lb, Pllo Bag M Cream Cheese H;L: ... 2 5 Egg Noodles 29( Strawberries?'".,.,,., 1 F! Choice of Apple, Cherry, Peach. fift Frozen Pies 29 Low Low Prices S&H Green Stamps LEAN SLAB BACON By The Piece c 45 lb WHOLE raw Swift Premium Q) JJ)ib SUPERMARKET BRAND Reg. 2 for 29c Pkg. Frozen Peas ra I Pi" I 4 FISHERMEN FROZEN A Fish Sticks tiz 3 Jar Lids sssr"" 2 Folgers Coffee ,b49 ..97 3 lb. Can $1.45 6 oz. Instant, 89c lOoz. Instant $1.39 WlVllilU UMUJV Rog .2 tor 45c XI- Can. W JT Lemonade ECL 4 . 49 Sugar , 10 il" Catsup Reg. 6 for 1.00 Botlloi 11 Olives H 3 89 f KARO RED LABEL mm m mm 4 Syrup nnino...... 5o5 m I DEL MONTE PINK mm mm.M Salmon 59f Pineapple 4 . 89 (Cholceof 2)1 Cruihed, TidblU or Chunks and Hi Sliced) Drink IH!:: 35 3,. T Peas Reg. 6 for 1.00 , 6 ... 79 Corn BZ 6 ...88' UNITED MEAT WIENERS -, "TASTY. BRAND" Mb. pkgs UNITED MEAT POLISH SAUSAGE rings for ' U9C Fresh GROUND BEEF 39 lb. "Budget Stretching Produce Specials" CUCUMBERS fancy slicing for real cool sating. TOMATOES Red ripe firm salad. It is cold plate time. Crisp Green No. 2 Calif. CELERY 10 ib. POTATOES LirQt firm StjIKi lor Delicious Ctltry Sticks, Plain or Sfuffatj. Big 27 Six ,059 CANTALOUPES 10 lb. wmi l Jorgcnscn's New Combination Ice Cream & Sherbert Free Swirl Cones Served Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gal. 49C WE GIVE f GREEN STAMPS America's Most Valuable Trading Stamp Wonderful for Brctkfjit Lunch or iny old timt. 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