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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER IT, (063 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON 6 A Congressman Discusses IVide Range of Subjects During Brief 'Office Hours'; three minutes in which to make the interview should be kept land trapped between the Inter can get this passed," Duncan national problems," Duncan said. "Businessmen write to me confidential. state 5 freeway and Biddle Road. and say, 'Leave it alone, it'. told him, "and I think President 'Kennedy will sign it." Myers seemed to like Dun a local What they The officials told Duncan they The young man was in some trouble at his military base and after a series of brief, incisive questions, Duncan said he would wanted the Bureau of Public can's proposed bill, and the it to the TV station.

Duncan had a speech to make that night (Tuesday) at a dinner in his honor at Kims. Wednesday, he hid it to do all over again. He had "office hours" scheduled in Grants Pass. -fc Heater Furnace Repair if Sales Service JACK HALL 772-6181 482-3950 By GEORGE BELL Mall Tribune Staff Writer When a U.S. Congressman returns to his home district to hold "office hours," he never knows what problems will walk in his door.

But he must be open and ready to hear his constituents on any subject they want to present. And he must got to the heart of the matter since time see wnat ne could do. Roads to buy the strip and give it to the city for a park site and for needed right-of-way for the eventual widening of Biddle At 2:25 o'clock, a valley or- chardist came in for a short gon administrative assistant, Cliff Oulettc, poked his head in the office to remind the congressman that he had a television appearance scheduled at 4:30 o'clock, and that other people were waiting in the outer office. 'No More Appointments' Reluctantly, at 4:17 o'clock, Duncan told (he secretary "no more appointment He grabbed his hat and coat, jammed a pile of papers into a dispatch case 14 pounds of homework in and dashed out of the office. He stopped in the waiting Koad.

chat about the Bracero bill Duncan explained his vote on the measure, how he had wres reany mean is tney Mink they can handle the state, but they aren't so sure of the federal government." Would Contact Attorney After about a 15 minute conversation, during which he studied a map the delegation brought and discussed the proposed boundaries of the district, Duncan promised to contact the district's attorney about procedures to follow in applying for a 30 per cent federal Duff explained the city was willing to buy the land needed for the street widening, but couldn't afford to purchase the is at a premium as quickly as to 130 per cent of the employe's highest pay during his working years. Duncan discussed his experience with the program during his years in the state legislature (he was Speaker of the House for two consecutive sessions), and advised House to communicate "for a start" with Ken Bragg, state fiscal officer. Concerned About Payments Another old friend, Charles Myers, a veteran of World War entered the office just before 4 o'clock. He was concerned with disability payments to WWI veterans, which he said were so low they were causing real hardships among many of his acquaintances. Duncan read him a rough draft of a bill which he is currently working on for submission to the House.

"I think I tled with his conscience on the matter, and received assurances possible. He must be friendly and tact from the orchardist that he was wnole strip. two promised to keep in touch with each other. At 4:07 o'clock, a Grants Pass couple came in to talk about their 22-year-old who has an opportunity to participate in the International Farm Youth Exchange Program early next year. Chance to Travel The youth has a chance to travel abroad for nine month's under the auspices of the program, but is facing a call from the draft board.

Duncan said he was reluctant to interfere with draft boards, but he would look into it to see if anything could be done. At 4:14 o'clock Duncan's Ore "doing a wonderful job." ful: everyone who comes to see Three men who were interest Duncan didn't offer them much hope, but asked them to mail the map and other data to assistance grant. REFRIGERATOR room to talk brietly (wiiuc ed in the South Talent Sanitary District came in next. They were concerned with what federal assistance they might be qualified to receive for the pur When they left, a secretary Oulette champed at the bit) with nis office in Washington, D.C., so he could look into the situation further. Looks Fresh, Alert Throughout the entire after three men, apologizing that he wasn't able to give them more came with a handful of pink telephone message slips.

But there wasn't time to make anv chase and installation of a pump time. He and Oulette ran down the system and underground pipes. Duncan told them they stairs to the car with about noon, Duncan looked fresh and alert; if the interview tired him, it didn't show, or appear to couldn't qualify for accelerated mm is a voter, wnen ne is noi able to offer relief or agreement, he has to be able to present his counter argument or point of view clearly and reasonably, yet with a certain toughness so that he won't appear to "weasel." When Rep. Robert Duncan came "home" last week and set up shop in the library of his former law firm in the Franklin Building, he had ample opportunity to demonstrate his ability in this area of human relations. For nearly two and a half hours without a break Duncan talked with a wide variety of Medford area residents about a of the calls, and during the afternoon, the stack got bigger and bigger.

He frowned about it and wondered out loud when he was going to find time to return the calls. public works funds since, in the slow him down. He had two plain briar pipes first place, Talent was not a "distressed area," and anyway there weren't any funds left. wun mm, and one of uem was Next, the congressman had a kept lighted most of the time "Water and air pollution are He was dressed in a dated short chat with a couple about their daughter's future in the Women's Army Corps. The 19- Did your child receive a Blue Slip? Was yours one of the youngsters whosv.

eyes showed need for help in the recent school examinations? gabardine suit, and wore the familiar plaid tie which has become his trademark. On the year-old girl was getting along with arantahla tnAa I PET TALK ByM.I.L line, out Duncan agreed with them that she should aDDlv for table behind him was a battered raincoat and a light-colored, Model EKt-llC wide-brimmed felt hat. omcers candidate scnool. Discusses Payoff Period When Duff and Langford left. the secretary came in with an Just place your favorite foods in the slide-out chiller tray.

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He added them to the the friendship of a cat. He is a philosopher, sedate and tranquil. A creature of habit, a lover of decency and order, he first time when the constituent FREE DELIVERY Easy Credit Terms pile in front of him. "It'll take me a full day just to answer these," he observed wryly. Offers Company's Services -The manager of the Medford Western Union office, recently transferred here from elsewhere in the state, dropped in for a few minutes to extend his "good wishes" and offer the services "To- Pit.

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payoff period on assessments. He favored doubling the period from its present 60 years to 120 years. "Nobody's gone that far yet," Duncan told him, though he noted that in some instances the Corps of Engineers had doubled the period from 50 to 100 years. The two failed to reach agreement on the subject, but the discussion remained amiable from start to finish. Next to come in were Medford City Manager Robert Duff and City Planning Director Ned Langford.

During their nearly 30-minute interview, the city officials explained their problem with the "Biddle Road strip." Map Shows Strip They brought alone a mao At 3:40 o'clock, Dick House, an old friend from the other does not bestow his regard lightly and though he may consent to be your companion, he will never be your slave. The tiny kitten can be abused at Hvill. Few dogs will attempt to defend themselves against a brutal human being. But the cat with an uncanny instinct for recognizing a potential tormentor will if possible, avoid him. But once cornered he will fight back regardless of overwhelming odds.

He can not be conquered, though he can be killed but he will die fighting. The cat-hater demands an adversary who will grovel before his ability to render abuse. Convenient Credit We give Green Stomps presented his case. Talk About Status At 2 o'clock, Medford Lawyer Frank J. Van Dyke and a group of three other men came in to talk about the current status of the request for funds for Agate Dam.

Duncan told them that the Rogue Basin project was "in a better position" than some other projects in the country "because they've already spent funds on it." But he cautioned nol as absolutely certain. only assurance Is that if it's in the President's budget, it's reasonably safe from cutting." He said he had heard comment that having President Kennedy fly over the Rogue side of the political fence, came in to discuss the Oregon Public Employes Retirement Pro gram, which he felt was These state employes spend out St4 yeat COLUMBIAN OPTICAL CO. Medford Shopping Center 772-9990 casual shopping with convenient parking Drs. Omar J. Noles and William Hodson their whole lives to achieve financial failure," House complained.

He said he felt the retirement should be based on 90 showing the narrow strip of But the cat, gentle and affec tionate under loving care, will defend itself with claw and fang when tormented. Having survived almost fa Basin project area a few weeks ago was a grandstand stunt and a waste of time. "Well, It wasn't," he said, "because now when I mention natical persecution through the centuries, the cat is not going IFdDir IBminllnnii IEinicBir'gy to succumb now. His pride and royal bearing earned him por it at the White House, they all Know wnat rm talking about, trayal, always at the feet of (The House Appropriations the Roman Goddess of Liberty, as an everlasting freedom sym- Committee Friday approved Bureau of Reclamation request bol. His very presence at the tor tor advance plan- hearthside bespeaks tranquility In the home.

The cat has con ning for the Agate dam project of the Rogue River Basin.) aflHimlk pfleimty it founded his enemies to score Duncan told the group that a triumph of spirit and he remains a loving and happy cap he was considering, at the re quest or the House Agriculture tive in the lives of those who committee, going to a meeting cherish him. -RICH, TASTY Suggestions on cat feeding: The secret of nutrious feeding of cats is variety. Cats are es sentially carnivorous and need in nome tnis weeK. "I'm stili trying to get Oregon pears into Western Europe," he said. With a round of thanks and handshakes, the group left about 2:15 o'clock, and a secretary showed ui a young military man.

For the only time during the afternoon, Duncan indicated that lot. of high-protein food of which various meats, liver, kidney, heart, fish and eggs are acceptable sources, however, they do well on diets that also include substantial amounts of carbohydrates. It is unwise to let a cat become attached to any one food exclusively. Some increase in Flu Is Reported in County of the well known commercial doe" foods containing a variety HOMOGENIZED MURM of ingredients make good ra Sl. tions for cats and may be feed alone or combined with table scraps.

Vegetables are enjoyed by some cats but do not appear to be essential. Milk cither canned or from cartons, is excellent but does not appeal to A noticeable increase in influenza in Jackson County is included in the report of Ihe Jackson County Public Health Department for the week ending Nov. 15. The report lists the cases of communicable diseases. Influ all.

The amount of food required varies from cat to cat and according to Its temperament and mode of life. Canned baby foods are useful in kitten feed enza led the list witii a total of 87. There were 22 cases reported in Medford. There were 15 In Phoenix and 10 In Ashland. Central Point had five cases, Rogue River three and Jacksonville, two.

Chicken pox cases, numbering seven, were reported from ing and in tempting a cat that Is finicky or ill. Fresh water should be avail Yes siree it takes a real powerhouse of pep and energy to keep young folks on the go and young minds alert. Nature's most perfect food-MILK-is the answer, and Jorgensen's Homogenized Milk is packed full of an extra measure of vitamins, minerals and complete proteins! It's a good health insurance, too, to drink extra glasses of milk at this time of year when colds are prevalent and resistance must be kept to a high peak. Bright PURE-PAK car-tons that just fit the refrigerator are un able at all times even though a cat may rarely touch it. Many of the commercial cat Talent.

No other place reported this disease. There were two foods lack essential nutrients and should be fed only spar I If i tts I FOR THE BEST-ALWAYS A cm crio "inpr.cucrL.irx THE BEST-ALWAYS ASK FOR "JORGENSENS' ingly. At this time of year, a warm cases of measles, two of German measles, and one of Infectious mononucleosis, infectious hepatitis and fifth disease in the county, Dr. A. Erin Mcrkcl, director of the department, bed protected from drafts should be provided for cats as well as dogs.

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