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PACKARD MOTOR co.
DEFENDS VINCENT
Pres. Macauley Explains Con-
ditions Under Which Engineer
Developed Liberty Motor.

America needed an aviation engine.
needed It at the earliest possible mo-
ment, and J. @. Vincent, the engineer
in charge, cut the entanglements OF red
tape to get the needed results. That, In
brief. 10 the Packard Motor Company's
explanation OF the course which re-
suited in Aeut-Col. J. G. vincent's ar
raisnment In the Hughes report on the
aircraft programme.
It 10 pointed out that the Packard
company had done aviation engine de-
velopInent work available to the Gov
eminent at the outbreak Of the war I;
J. q. Vincent had been in charge OF
engineering on that work, and the war
need was 20 get a war engine fer the
United States air service and get II
quickly even at the expense OF rules and
routine.
Tho statement by Avian Macauley.
Packard president and general man
ager. follows:
The papers contain extracts from
and comments upon the report OF Judge
Hu: hes, following his Investigation Of
the aircraft situation. We are especi-
ally concerned regarding what he has
to say ard the comment concerning
Leut-Col J. @. Vincent
Judge Hughes's report. ! am advised,
tion OF the Liberty motor to the Packard
Motor Car Company and TO Col. Vim
cent while he WAS still vice-president OF
his company in charge OF engineering.
Shortly after the Liberty motor was
created Mr.. Vincent resigned his large
Salary with this company 10 accept the
position as chief engineer of the Liberty
motor for the Government at a salary
about one-ffth as large.
The Liberty engine having been Gre
ated, there was no Government organi-
sation TO expedite its production. The
srying need was for a man capable OF
nent red tape. created during peace
lines. and to set results.
Preliminary models we're ready within
about week. and complete ready 20
'perate Liberty motor WIS built, Ly
light and day effort, within month
from the time the Packard company re-
ceived instructions from the Govern
nent to proceed.
The charge against Col Vincent Is
hat the coutlne OF the transaction vas
not handed - the orthodox Government
nanaer. The splendid results are ad-
mitted: the splendid success OF the LIB
sTty motor "a now known - the world.
The sole charge Is technical one. Red
tape had TO be cut and Il was severed
The accomplishment OF results was put
head OF the technical correctness OF
he method. II cost both Col. Vincent
and the PACKARD Motor Car Company
heavily TO develop the Liberty motor
and neither has asked one cent Of recon-
perke for that development. The Pack
ard conpary's patents and inventions
upon which Il had spent several hundred
thousand dollars before the declaration
" war, were expressly donated TO TIE
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fuel. The result e that the engine OF
full throttle works as II the throttle
were only part way open. On the other
hard when the clearance Is insufficient,
not gases leak through, burn out and
leave the valves and seats pitted, fore
ing frequent regrinding. It may even
be necessary to resurface-
Rubber Hose.
A good many car owners who buy
gasolene by the barrel have rugged up
ordinary rubber hose attachments for
running the fuel into the tank Now
gasolene quickly destroys rubber and
the particles getting Into the fuel cause
trouble. 1t is advisable therefore to
use metal hose or some other special
type for this purpose.
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NEW STUDEBAKER
SEDAN Is NOW HERE
1t Is Mounted on the Series
10 Light -Four
Chassis.

10 meet the ever growing demand for
q motor car that would adapt Itself to
the various moods of the weather and
still cell at a price to 1T the average
pocketbook, Studebaker has designed
sedan body OF unusual elegance and
beauty for It's new Series 10 Light -Four
chassis It marks a notable achieve
rrent In the building OF enclosed cars IN
that II offers features uncommon to
motor car at It's unusually low price.
'sNow, at the time OF the year when
the comfort and convenience Of tho Sedan
type Of car is most appreciated; we feel
ourselves very fortunate in securing on
allotment Of the new Studebaker Light
-Four Sedans," Gays Fred Bump. man
ager of the Studebaker branch. THE
Sedan readily adapts itself to the I'M
mediate use for which 1t is required. and
the field It covers. ts perhaps broader
than that Of any other type OF car.
ITO me the dominant impression OF
this new Studebaker Sedan Is the uni
form beauty Of its lines, the extreme
care with which It has been designed
and built, and the quality OF materials
and workmanship that enter into every
part of its construction. Stanchness
too Is featured throughout. Eight solid
posts, extending from floor to roof give
q solidity to this car that makes II
essentially rattleproof.
"As an additional preventive against
rafting however. the slides In which the
glass windows operate are provided with
small rubber rollers which press against
the edge Of the glass and absorb the
shocks OF the road. This particular
feature Is to be found for tho first time
on the Studebaker Sedan.
"a novel mechanical window lifting
device makes 1t wonderfully simpIs to
raise and lower the windows. saving
time and exertion. The four wide doors
mean utmost convenience to driver and
tonaeau passengers. And these doors
are 30 constructed as to be absolutely
wind and leak proof. The right front
door locks from the outside. the other
doors from inside.
"Uphoistering Is high grade cloth, laid
Ia parallel plaits and finished with whip
cord binding. A mellow cut glass dome
light and silk roller curtains at the
windows are but a few features Of the
Interior. ...
with SO many rcfinements Of equip
H4snt combined IN a car that is readily
transformed to an enclosed car in winter
or an open touring car in summer. the
Studebaker Light -Four Sedan answers
every requirement the most critical
rSo:orist could desire.
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even By soaking BIT OF vsete with the
fuel enough of the gas will be drawn
in TO stop the missing. OIL put on
leaks in this way will be drawn IN.
Intake Joint Gaskets should Sc sheliacked
on both sides when attipg.
Emergency Condenser.
An emergency condenser may be
rugged up by taking two nearly equal
lengths OF insulated wire and twisting
them 90 that they are as closely inter-
twined as possible without metallic con-
tact. After they are rolled into a handy
bundle one end of each wire should he
connected to zach side of the primary
circuit across the breaker points.
shorts"
The dirt which collects on the die
tr!buter consists generally OF carbon and
metallic particles, due TO wear OF the
surfaces. Both these materials are con-
ductors of electricity. Frequently the
current instead OF following the proper
path. as indicated by the distributor
arm. through tho brushes to the spark
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Government for use during the war
gratis. All OF which is a matter OF writ
ten record. Our opinion is that II there
lad been more red tape cut at Wash
ingtcn during the early stages OF the
war preparations, we would have bee,
in shape to win the war even earlier.
"Lieut-Col. Vincent, being an army
officer is under the rules OF the ser
vice. prec!uded from making any reply
TO, or denial OF. the charges against him.
Ut the facts are perfectly clear anc
as re are not under the restraint upon
him. we cannot remain silent while even
technical charge is levelled against
cin."
The sun., 1918-11-17

A VOD wear on tires that Ar,
~ not In use as well az on thos,
that are in use to effect Tn.
tire conservation. IL the advice o,
A. J. PEBBLES, manager OF the New
York Tire Service. Inc. distributes,
OF United States tires
Keep spare tires covered prun.
erly to avoid the deterioratlne ef.e,
OF sunlight, water and air. 10 the an,
precaution TO observe. Motort,,,
who cannot fail to notice tina, tin
companies and stores keep ths,
wares well wrapped, often disreEart
this example and carry spare TN,
unprotected. The rubber IL thu, l.,,
subject toi decomposition BY the &C.
ton OF light, air and water ana n,
tire Is greatly weakened.
Keep tires tightly fastened 10 Or.
other good rule. A loose chain VII
chafe the tire and rub Il 10 q sai Ion,
injury. Motorists who observe cara.
fully the more complex rules for tir.
care should not neglect this onviou.
conservation measure
To have the tire padlocked IN u.
best kind Of burglary insurance An.
other way 10 discourage the pros.
pective thief 10 TO carry the Oldest
tire as the spare A tire even
slightly worn 10 almost worthless
from the point OF view OF the second
seller. while O new tire will fetch .
tempting price.
Other reasons Of economy suEEss,
carrying the oldest tire rather than
the newest tire as the spare. Then. n
there are any deteriorating ettects
they will be felt by the less valuable
tire. This practice will also esssn
the risk of unexpect ,d blowouts on
the road. for a new tire will not. Is
may the old, suddenly break dova
under strain.
The sun., 1918-11-17

ly the public responds to the wonderful
good news received regarding the tsrmi-
nation OF the war and how readily they
arc arranging TO equip themselves with
tho closed car, which has for many
years been a real necessity, but which
was being sacrificed this year due to the
general existing spirit OF war time econ
omy and conservation. The fact that q
good many folks who have dispensed
with the services Of chauffeurs are now
reemploying them has stimulated con-
sIderably the sale OF iirnousines and
lanGaulets, which OF course are chauf-
feur driven types. From present indi-
'ations there is, not a question OF
loubt but that thls winter will be ono
II the greatest closed car seasons we
rave experienced for q good many
years"
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AS part of It's general plan 10 make
Its service to users OF unusual value, the
w. J. 3. Motor Truck Company with
headquarters In the Circle Building un-
der the management OF Gale V. Smith,
has developed its service station to a
very high point OF efficiency. The build
ing shown in the accompanying layout
is Republic service headquarters Inside
and outside at Fffty-seventh street and
Twelfth avenue, It has a capacity for
$50 cars and employs twenty-five me-
chauics..
Under the direction OF AIR. Smith, who
is determined to make Republic service
second TO none IN the city, a new parts
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Camsbaft KNOCK.

End play in a camshaft usually pao-
ducee slight knock. somewhat similar
to one caused by a connecting rod fail
ure. When the engine Is speeded up the
increased power needed to drive the
carnshaff generally holds Il In one posi-
ton, SO that the knock stops.
The sun., 1918-11-17

plugs Will wander of across these dirt
paths, causing tiTIl'ng troubles end per-
haps backfirins.
Loose FIywhecI.
When there Is q suspicion that the
ny~heel is loose tho way to determine
II is TO Bpeed up tie engine suddenly
and then quickly close the throttle; II
this procedure produces knock from
the vicinity OF the tiywheel Just at the
Instant the throttle is closed, te u pretty
certain that a loose hywheel .s causing
The trouble
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TIRES MAKE FINE
RECORD.

ms SorraIx Tire And Rubber Company Of
: orwaiS, Conn, received the following tele-
gfan last week
s.Crossed coutirent without changing cord
tres or tubes Ran through over 800 miles Of
rltd with ohains on road entire way in very
bad condition. Crossed IN sixteen running days.
Tires look to be good enough for return trip.
Sowalk cord tires ctainly stand the gsf;
'''F. Z. LEWIS, md"
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department IA being installed and by
December Is II will carry a stock worth
100000. The local organization could
build complete trucks from the parts
carried IN this department.
There has been installed also a new
testing department in charge Of one OF
tho most competent mechanics from the
Republic factory. This department. will
test all repair jobs as we'll as new trucks
Another mechanic from the factor will
devote all his time to rionthiy inspec-
tons Of all Republic trucks. II this Soc
ton. He will make written reports on
the condition of all trucks a !: regular III
teryuls.
The sun., 1918-11-17
PRACTICAL PARAGRAPHS.
Irregular Firing.

Then irregular firing that Is accentu-
sssd when the engine Is running slowly
occurs Il may be assumed tina. there is
. leak somewhere between the carbureter
and the combustion chamber.
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Too Rich Mixture.

Waen the mixture Is 200 rich (. often
happens that the excess sasoIene in ths
-uel forces its way down past the pis-
ton rings and into the lubricating oil.
thinning this latter and destroying is
lubricat!ng qualities. This pTocess
also washes down the lubricatng OIL
on the cylinder walls, where Il is need
ed. This trouble IS peculiarly likely to
happen during cold weather.
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In addition to all this. the W. q.
Company Is holding weekly meetings for
truck drivers al which experts talk on
the care and operation Of Republics and
thereby impart 'yalusoie information to
the men who are responsible for the up
keep OF the TRUCKS ia operation. Repub-
lie users and drivers are very much IN
terested IN this Innovation.
All the Republic statesmen are cosn-
plotting a course IN the Atkinson Auto
mobile School SO that they may be able
to advise correctly all business men WI n
expect TO install motor transportation
equipment This rounds out \ very
complete serv!ce pol.cy.
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Rubber Hose.
Manifold Leak,

When an air leak IN the manifold IS
suspected rs cause OF misfring II
the operator will apply gasolene to all
gaskets and Other places where the leak
may DO by means OF a squirt can or
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-27
Additional City News.
AMUsEM ENTA,
AZ the Strand.

WAR telegram. dog pictures and
the feature story The Source" with
Wallace Reid and Ann Little in the
leading roles. constituted the bill at
the Strand last evening together with
short talks by Private Lewis G. Rafph'
Company !, Ninth infantry, and Fri
yate Walter p. Bruhn, gun pointer
in the Fifty third Artillery, soldiers IN
valided home from the west front IN
France.
The feature picture was familiar to
readers Of widely circulated perlod
ical, and dealt with the rejuvenation OF
a drunken wastrel Of good family ana
education among the spruce WOODS
and in the pulp mills OF Maine. As no
picture nowadays appears to be COM
plete without fight. the story fur-
nishes an excellent thrill, not only thru
the changing fortunes Of the hero ana
his successful love affair." but In the
battle between him and fighting
foreman who has sold out to an alien
company Of pro-German connection.
The war kilograms were interesting
and inspired applause, and the dog
pictures pleasing.
The soldiers spoke to geeat applause
and told many interesting incidents
Of their experiences over there, and
were given the most intense attention
by the audience. Neither IL used to
public speaking. and both addresses
would be the better for censorship tn
some important reaUects.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-27

these within ~ sew dfolt aess vie
ase pAys1cally unlt nbr military sssv.
~ Van b acceptsd - overseas duty
~ ~ W. department cosnmission On
uAanAng oanp activities and affiliated
ssgaulnaE3sn. Chairman Nosdick said.
Ak NuliMo ~ oeiisess.
The var 1apagtnAnt y preparing 10
ok the Department oe justics for an
o6lcial ruling - 70 whether the 400
schools In which boys q the 10 and 10
year old DRAFT e1Asess win be trained
arc to 30 rcgas0Dd "a military camps
within the scope Of PrestdAnA Wilson's
proclamation estAbllaokng nQuoR ans
v4cc zones around SucA campo.
II IN Affirmative ruling II gtven the
government win be authorized to draw
half mile dry zones and ten mile
vice zones around every one Of the 400
schools and colleges In which branches
oe the students army training corps
arc established. The result Of this
would b to make large parts OF all
the principal cities dry territory i'm
mediately after the induction OF the
student soldiers Oct. I.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-27
ANOTHER HEAVY
CASUALTY LIST
Thirty-one Iowa Soldiers Killed,
Wounded or Missing in Action
Majority Of Those Reported Were
killed-Two Lists Issued.

Washington. Sept 27.-Two more
lists of heavy casualties among Iowa
troops in France were issued by the
war department last night and today,
the combined lists totaling thirty one,
fifteen in today's report and sixteen
in that of last night A majority OF
those issued are among the killed in
action. The list issued today includes:
Killed in action-Joseph E. Boyle,
Fort Dodge: Huy E. Moe. DEBORAH;
Wagner Clifford L. Litz, Dubuque;
Roy II. Fulton, Council Bluffs: Law
renee w. Grldley, villisca; Eivand L..
Hamre, DEBORAH; Tom v. Leonard.
Bedford; Dewey McAvoy. Washing
ton: Richard J. O'Reilly. McGregor;
Floyd B. Wallace. Washington.
Died of wounds-Charles c. CRUDE.
Dubuque; Homer l. Hawkins, Wash
ington; Omar 3. Shearer. Guthrie Cen
ter.
Wounded severely-James Gibbons.
Oskaloosa: Andrew r. Sonerr.
Oskaloosa.
The sixteen named by the war de-
partment last night are:
Killed in Acknowledgment Harry
Hart Oskaloosa; Corporal Alra Z.
Gripp, ST. Charles: Privates Oscar r.
Jensen, Bosin: Oscar T. Peterson.
Gowrie; Ernest S. Vandernark. EVERY !:
! John J. F'rerichs, Austinville; Edward
r. Kibiak,, Traer; James Murphy
Keswick; Charles Peterson. Dayton
Henry W. Toepfer, Charles City.
Died of wounds-Privates Robert u
Snelson, Indianola and Delma c. webb,
Centerviile; Ralph F.. Bolconlb. Dubu-
soue. Waiter ]. Jameson. Brandon and
Melvin R. Kanaso, Merrill.
Missing in action-Private Albert a.
Nichols, Strahan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-27
OMAHA CASH GRAIN.

Omaha, sept. zI
corn--No. white. III; No. 3 white
l.73a1,75; No. 4 white, 1.63q1.6+; No
) white, l.5S@l.61; No. 8 white. Las
a $50; sample grade. 1,so; No. yell
low, 1.57@l.5S: No. 3 yellow. @1.5l;
No. yellow, l,sS; No. 9 yellow, 1850;
sample grade, les; No. mixed. 100:
No. mixed, 1885.
Oats-No. 3 white, 10; standard, 70a
, Barlcy-1.02.
KANSAS CITY CASH GRAIN
Kansas City, Sept. "a.
Wheat-Unchanged.
Corn-No. yellow, l.559l.5S.
Oats-No. 3 white, 1904.
MILWAUKEE CASH GRAIN.
Milwaukee, Sept. %.
COMMENCEMENT No. 1. no sales.
Oats-As cent lower; No. white,
74Is@75h; No. 4 white, 74h a74h;
standard. 75k.
Barley--Dull; No. 3, 1.o2; No 4. 100;
rejected, 81.
Rye-Steady; No. ., Lee: No 3, 1.5s.
:. PEORIA CASH GRAIN.
Peoria, Sept. 81.
Corn-121 cars; best sample 3 TO 8
cents lower; poor, ) to 10 cents lower;
sample. LOG to LIS: No. white, lao;
No. 2 yellow. 1.56; No. 3 yellow. 1.o0;
No. yellow, las; No: yellow, 1,34;
No. 8 yellow, 1876.
Oats--11 cars: / cent lower; No. 2.
white and standard, 72h: No. white,
70; No. 4 white, TN.
ST. LOUIS CASH GRAIN.
st. Louis, Sept. 81.
Corn-No. yellow. Las: No. 8 yell
low, 1.s6dl.37: sample yellow. l.2o;
No. white. 1.s5: No. s white. 1.5o;
no. white, las: sample white, 1.29g
l.S5.
Cats-No. white, 1914; No. white
7Sa7Sk.
MINNEAPOLIS CASH GRAIN.
Minneapolis, Sept. q.
wheat-No northern, 2.22h: No.
northern. ,.1sia; No. northern,
2.15A.
Corn-No. white, 1.So91.S4; No. 3
yellow. l.5cG1.55: No. v yellow, 1.iSd
Isl: No. yellow. 1.4S11.46: No. 8
mixed, l.47G15o: others, l.l06l.iO.
Oats-No. 2 white. 721s a7ah: STAN
dards, TV1s Q71 Is.
Rye. 53d lisa.
Flax-3sS@3.s5.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-27
MATERIAL ADVANCES ARE MADE
DURING TRADING Al
CHICAGO YARDS.
SALES IS AND 20 CENTS
ABOVE THURSDAY AVERAGE
Butcher Grades Continue to Top Mar.
ket in Preference to Light Weights.
No Choice Beeves on Sale-Other
Grades Slow to Lower-AIl Glasses
Of Sheep Lower.

Chicago Sept. 27.-Hogs made a
substantial recovery from their recent
weakness and prices advanced Is and
20 cents for all classes. Butchers con-
tinued in favor and topped the market
at $50, with the top fol Eghtweigats D
cents lower.
Combined receipts of hogs at eleven
markets for 1918 to date turned the
$4,000. 900 mark Thursday, showing
practically 100000 increase over a
year ago, 10000 increase over two
years ago and 3,2i1,O00 increase over
the seven year average from 1911 to
1917, inclusive.
The eleven markets Thursday re-
ceived 10000 less than a week ago, H.
900 more than year ago and $4,000
less than two years ago. Chicago had
1900 less than a week ago, $500 more
than n year ago and 400 less than
two years ago. Four Missouri river
markets had 5000 less than week
ago, 1000 more than a year ago and
1900 less than two years ago.
The first four days of this week the
eleven markets received IL, 900 less than
a week ago. $4,000 more than year
ago and $1,000 less than two years ago.
Chicago first four days of this week
received $500 less than a week ago
and $500 more than a year ago.
Cattle.
There were no choice heef cattle on
sale. All other grades were slow to
lower.
Local receipts Thursday were esti-
mated at $4,000, standing over 1000
larger than last Thursday and over
1000 larger than a year ago. The run
included $500 to packers from outside
markets and around 5000 western
rangers. Fonr days arrivals totaled
"a, 400. or larger than any full week
thus far this year. $1,000 larger than
same period last week and nearly TO-
900 larger than corresponding time a
year ago.
Six outside western markets had g.
600 less than week ago and nearly
as many as corresponding Thursday a
year ago. Including Chicago run. seven
markets received 5000. or 1000 less
than a week ago and 5000 more than
a year ago. Combined offerings thus
far this week aggregated $4,000. or
Is, 900 more than same period last
week and $4,000 more than CORES
ponding four days a year ago.
Sheep.
All classes of sheep were lower and
the market slow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-27
GENERAL cRoWoGR DELAYS
sUMMoNlNo or MEN m
OCT. 70 II QUOTA.
DELAY AFFECTS $4,000
INCLUDED IN ALLOTMENT
Physical Tests Ordered For Men In
New Draft. Indicating immediate
Call Of Some Of Those Between 10
and q and % and se-Ruiins Asked
on Liquor zenss Around Colleges.

Washington, Sept. 27.-Because q
epidemics Of Spanish influence In
army camps, Provost Marsal General
Crowder last night Cancelled calls for
the entertainment between Oct Z and II
Of $4,000 draft registrants.
During the twenty -four hours end
ing at> noon yesterday. s.13s new cases
Of Influenza in army camps had been
reported to the office of the surgeon
general OF the army, One hundred and
deaths, resulting chiefly from
pneumonia following influenza, and
723 new cases Of pneumonia also were
reported.
Class I Men 20 es Examined.
Provost MarstaAl General Cfowder
yesterday instructed all local dr0ft
boards tc call draft registrants for
physical examination as soon as they
have been placed in class :, even tho
they may have appealed for reclassil-
cation. The examination will be post
poned only in case there is also pend
ing a claim for deferred classification
on industrial grounds.
A registrant no longer haS>the right
Of applying for reorganization to the
medical advisory board after being
passed by the, examining physician Of
the local board, as has been the Gus
tom heretofore.
Induction into the service of those
found physically fit will be in accord
ance with their order numbers as de-
termined by the drawing to be held
here. except in individual cases where
local boards receive orders for volun-
tary induction at the request OF the
army, navy or marine corps.
Shut Commission Door.
Physically fit men between Is and
A. years of age who are placed in class
/ by local draft boards, or who would
be so placed except for occupational
deferment. can not become candidates
for commissions in the army until
they have been indicted into service
az privates. under rulings Of the adju-
tant general. made public today.
Registrants placed in the subdivision
of class reserved for limited or
special service. however. may be COM
missioned direct from civil life and no
barrier is interposed TO the commits
sioning Of men direct from civil life.
providing their local boards have given
them deferred CLASSIFICATION on depen-
dency grounds.
Only men 81 years Of age or over OF