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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-13
w. w. SMITHEE BADLY HURT
IN EXPLOSION AT GARAGE

Monday about 10 o'clock the car
bonater tank located in the rear Of
the Mission Garage exploded and
pieces Of the explosion hit Wesley
Smithee, who was at work near by,
knocking him down, breaking and
badly decorating his left leg. His
right arm also was badly bruised and
for while II was feared that he
would not recover. Local physicians
came to his assistance Immediately
and he was hurried TO the Lubbock
Sanitarium for an ex-ray examina-
ton and an operation IL necessary,
where he will remain until all dan
ger is over. The latest news from the
sanitarium is that he is getting along
as well as could be expected and that
his broken limb would be saved un-
less complications set up.
Mark Carson. also employed at
the garage, who was at work several
feet away, was also knocked down
by the explosion but escaped bodily
iniury.--Crosbyton Review.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-13
THOMSON SPEAKING DATE
ON THE PLAINS

Honorable Robert f. Thomson,
present speaker Of the House in our
State Legislature and candidate for
Governor, win I'll the following dates
in the Panhandle Of Texas;
Arrive in Amarillo at ~ o'clock
noon, on May nth, he will speak in
Canyon in the afternoon at 2:30, on
the night Of the 18th he will speak
in the city Of Amarillo. Tuesday NOR
ming. the 18th at Tulia. 10 a. m.
Tuesday afternoon, the 18th at Plain
view and Tuesday night Of the same
date at Lubbock. From the latter
place Mr.. Thomson will go to Aus
tin for the special session Of the leg
stature. which convenes on the Goth
Of the current month.
II was Mr.. Thomason's intention
70 spend the entire week in the Pan
handle, but is compelled to forego
further appointments here at the
rrcsent time. on account Of the spec
ial session above referred to. He has
a specially strong following in the
Panhandle and il is our opinion that
the citizens Of this. portion Of the
state will avail Themselves Of the OPP
portunity afforded by his visit Of the
18th and 18th to hear the discussion
Of the affairs which are Of such vital
Importance 20 this entire district.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-13
UNI" WI" fii.Iirc STATION

Representatives Of the ok.fn Pro-
dueing and Refining Company are
here this week attending 10 the com
pany's business. They inform us that
lots have been purchased on North
second and Singer Streets on which
they will erect filing station. They
will handle products OF the Longhorn
Petroleum Company which are gaso-
line and oils. Lubbock will be q cen
trail distributing point for the various
filing stations that this company Is
planning on establishing in various
West Texas towns.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-13
TWO PIONEER WOMEN PASS
AWAY AT CLAUDE

The many friends Of Mrs. +. p.
Walton will be grieved TO learn Of
her death. which occurred at Fort
Worth. Texas, at Q a. m, Monday,
May 3, 1920.
Mrs. J. w. Martin died at her home
in Clarendon Monday night Of Apo
plexy, after only a few minutes of
intense suffering. II is reported that
she died In less than twenty minues
after becoming IN.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-13

city, and was urged 10 preach Sun
day. which invitation he accepted. A
good congregation heard him at the
morning hour. He has located in the
Rio Grande Valley in the Brownsville
country. and viii make that his home
for awhile.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-13
LIST OF MARRIAGE L.
CENSES ISSUED HERE

The following licenses for marri-
age were issued here recently:
Otis Crowder and Miss Jefiie Will
Hams.
p. NJ Yell and Mrs Winnie Nc
Nurlen.
A. L. Kirkendall and Miss Viola
Terrell
W. F. Maxwell and Mrs. Bernice
Maxwell
G. d. King and Miss Susie Thet-
ford.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-13
Don't Always Blame Hens When Eggs
Are Scarce

Rats may be getting them-U. s.
Government Bulletins prove they
know how to gst them. Break a cake
Of RAT-SNAPf ips6 fmall pieces and
place where Ms Navel. II there,
RaT-SNAP wll><ft them--positive-
ly. Three sizes, PSI. soc, 800. Sold
and guaf14teed/ by Cole-Myrick
Hard, are>&-mplement CO., and City
Drug Store.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-13

Dizziness. vertigo. blind stserers)
sallow complexion. hstulence are
symptoms Of akorpld liver. No one
can feel well Chile the liver 10 In
active. HERhiI u a powerful liver
stimulant. A dH<e OF two viii cause
al bilious symptoms % disappear.
Try a Sold by all druggists.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-13
REV. POLLARD PREACHED
AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The First Presbyterian church pull
pit was occupied last Sunday by Rev.
r II. Pollard, former pastor. He
was here on business visit 10 the
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-13

Y. NJ Hightower was over from
his farm northwest Of Idalou Monday
and reports a nice rain in that vi
entity.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-13

An oxshsnfs asks the question 4
Joe HALEY VII continue IN NE race
foF FesssnoF ffem The looks "a the
fslgfn. ffem Ne eoanif conventions
he he's never hssa IN The race fst.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-13

Mebane cot,bn Seed. Pure, SCI
lected from fcarf picking. None bet
ter 50 90 bushel NJ NJ. Dupre,
Lubbock. 461
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-13

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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-13

II IL hard to both stand pat and
run well at one and the same time
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07
Ruth Roland's
Beauty Advice

Hu,h Roland, that beautiful actress.
ic lannon's for her wonderful com
plcyion. When her friends inquired
nhout IL. She said. ITS all due to "a
simple toilet preparation called der
wiiIo which | use twice daily. Any
Girl or woman can hcautify their
ii they follow my advice.
Here il is: Just 20 10 any up-to- date
toilet counter and get n bottle or der
willo, use il as directed, and 10! the
first application Will astonish YOU
1t immediately gives the skin Il
youthful. rosy white appearance and
clear baby Softncss so much desired
by everyone" lie sure To read the
largo announcement of Miss Roland's
soon To appear in this paper, in which
she tells how to instantly have Il
beautiful. roSy-white complexion ana
soft. unwrinklcd skin everyone Just
loves TO touch" In the meantime try
derwillo today: you will he delight
fully surpriScd--Ndv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07
CAPTAIN DAVID E MOORE
lsDEAD At LEXINGTON
Was Confederate Veteran and for
Many Years Commonwealth
81 Attorney OF Rockbridgc.

q LEE1NGTON. VA. Oct. 6.--Captain
DAVID E. Moore. aged so. formerly
for many years commemorative At
Sr 1ssran and died wills ns
at the home OF HIS sister,
Mrs. alexander l.. Nelson here.
X, CaNtain Moore was n son of CAPTAIN
David III Moore. also Cor many years
Attorney for Rock
bridge. iIIe was educated ut Wash
iingtoR College and served through
The war as a member OF the Rock
,bridSS artillery. He had been COM
mander of Lee jackson camp OF Con-
,fcderAtc veterans for several years.
3 The, funeral will be held Friday
,mornffnS at Ii O'Clock from tn" Pres
his Shstor, Rev Thomas h. Young.
IL. DS assisted by Rev. Churchill J.
Gibson
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07
Screen Calendar

nROADwAI-put O'hniicy In
600 and Get H."
LYRIC rom Mefghnn In
"CiYiilan Clothr>.
ISIS-wiiiiam =. Hart In ZINC
Cradle of Courage.
BIJOU; Douglas Macbenn In
'.Thc Jail Bird."
TLIF;BIitD-MnrG nrita Fisher
In The Dangerous Talent.
VICTOR-Zanc Grcy's "rhc Bor-
der Rn1hcrs.'
oDEO N-I,ryant WnShburn in
.What Happened to Jones'"
REN-"Thc hone Hanger" big
Western feature.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07
Mnrrnri,n Fisher mt mIuebird.

'Thc Dangerous Talent" starring
Mavgnrita Fisher. with II prominent
cast. Including Harry billiard. Be
atricc Van and Harvey Clark is the
feature attraction ut the Blucbird
adventure. a delightful combination
OF All tho clements that make Il play
poauiar. Jimmie Aubrey In u now
comedy. "Srringtimc." is an added at
traction
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07

capable company. exceptionally mt
ing and catchy music. novelties and
surprises with other ingredients sure
~ not to BIO found In any other less
suspicious environment. Tho pr due
ton holds sway at the Strand to-
night. Friday and Saturday and Sat.
urday matinee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07

and jon. who are as essential to the
welfare and progress of America us
other medium since the days OF Ar
Uncle Sam himself. apparently, have
struck now environment which
should permit their adventures.
quarrels and reconclliations plenty of
scope and redress. They will DO sur
rounded as formerly by a clever and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07
MRS. CONRAD is DEAD
pronffn emit Woman I'nSscs Away
Homo OF Son-in-i.aw Ncstcr-

Mrs. Elizabeth H. Conrad. widow
of F.ta. Conrad. died yesterday morn :
ing at csc O'Clock in the home OF
her son-in-law. II. a. Buchanan, )
South. boulevard. She was member
of Monument Methodist Church. Ar
for the funeral were not
completed last night.
! Mrs. Conrad is survived by one
daughter. Mrs. II. \. buchanan: OF
Richmond, and four sons. the Rev
~ r. S. Conrad, Of the Virginia
-. : holds, Conferences: Marus >
Conrad. of Kansas City. Mo, and Leo
n. aen +. Everett Conrad. of Eich-
,mond; also one sister. Mrs. NJ. j.
Phillips. of Port Washington. Wis,
and n brother, g. W. Fossct. o!
Harn6rs Ferry w Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07
SIM, rI,iur in Picture.

Stuut Flying in Picture.
Ilayc YOU seen GO and Get 1t nj
the broadway. with all It's varying
thrills ana emotions Learn how tn"
makers OF Il newspaper 80 about tho
solution Of Il crime that battles the
entire country. masking us" of the
latest inventions OF science and surg
cry to gain their ends. There j. Il
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07
Another Crook reforms.

On the BiJou screen today Douglas
MacLcan will make his first appear
ance as n star I'm his own right in
The Jailbird," which; like Harts
of woung man who has wandered
from the straight and narrow path,
but Is redeemed by love. MacLcan
admirers will be Increased many fold
" this film.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07
yEunera, of Nr.. SHIELD.

Funeral services for Mrs. II. Mercer
SheilG who died Tuesday morning
mt l0;l5 o'clock in 81. Elizabcth's
Hospital, will be conducted this
morntng at II O'Clock in st. James
Episcopal Church. Burial VIII he in
IInllyp God Mrs. SHIELD was form
.crlY Miss Nittie NirEinin Motifs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07

Yes, young men. we'll venture to
say that you'll agree with the way
that Tom MeiEhan goes about his
business in his safest film at the
Lyric "Civilian Clothes" 1t is an
up-to-thc- minute story of young
blood and the pride OF a woman.
Martha Mansfield. formerly OF the
X!cEfcld EQilies. is the co-star.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07
uet,in Ia Iyitbout Lights.

LONDON, Oct. t.-EcfIlN Il WlINOUt
lights or telephones tonight. accord
ing TO = Central News dispatch. y
strike OF electricians has plunged the
city in darkness and crippled the en-
tire telephone system
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07
"Mutt and Jen,, Arr1re..

"Mutt md Jen' AFrdves.
With the advent OF tho latest of
tho Mutt and Jeff" series OF rollick-
Ing comedies showing them ut tho
races: Gus Hin promises an unusual
and distinct attraction. Tho Offering
is based on tho cvcr-popular and
hiBh-amusing cartoons by Bud
Fisher, which have made more pco-
p!e laugh whole heartediy than any
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07

hurst panned tho original story from
which this film IL made and that
recommendation with the namo that
Washburn has lately made for hiln-
self is enough to put across any
nlm.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07

chance 10 smile on an old favorite In
fine role. Tho picture tells OF a
san Francisco crook who IL reformed
by war service and becomes police
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07

.rhc Lone Ranger"
This Is tho title OF western
thriller billed rs tho top:notch fca-
turo of tho Rex Thenter's program
for today. Tho usual comedy and
news films rs to be found on the we'll
balanced list
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07
Victor Has border Film.

victor Has border Film. 900
More than ono gasp VIII DC
as they get their final chance to see
1.-The Border Raiders" which is ac-
copanied by an hilarious comedy from
the Sennett factory. Smothcrcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07

wnshburn at Odc0n.
Bryan Washburn comes to the
Odeon today as the star OF What
Happened to Jones'" George Broad
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07
-, s,,,schI MIN unr,

In "'rhc Grade Of Courage star
rim: William :. Hart at the Isis The
ut,r al' this week, friends of Thomas
Santschi. heavy" Will have a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07
RICHMOND TIMES DIsPATcH THURSDAY, OCTOBER Z, 1920
cIothc. Question Settled.

real plane changing stunt in this
film.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07
MIR. Farmer
Do You
Want to Save
Money on
Your Flowing?

Drop by and see us at p M. or P M. Farmers Day.
Thursday October T. 1920, we'll demonstrate 4-14n
E. B. Mold Board Flows with 5-ton Caterpillar"
the grounds Immediately back of our exhibit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07

Iced Chocolate
Is cup grated chocolate
235 tablespoons sugar
2 cups Libby's Evaporated Milk
2 cups water
Cook chocolate and sugar with
little water until thick stir In
milk and water which have been
brought to the boiling point and
let boil two or three minutes. Beat
with egg beater until frothy. When
cool add one-half teaspoon vanilla
and serve inglasses half filled with
cracked ice. Place a spoonful Of
whipped cream in each glass
New Britain herald., 1920-08-10
Y. s. Air Service,
 3rd Aero Squadron. Camp Ste4senburg.

Pampanga. Philippine Islands. Dear Editor:--
 owing to the great clapsc Of time required for news to reach here and return. 1t is possible that this little debate on the subject of Girls and Boys" may have come To a decision before this letter reaches you, but If the motion K still in order, may we Three New Britatnites raise a protest against being classcd as ''Scrimes and Pikers?"
 We, must say for tho girls or New Britain that there may DC found as many or more good ones there as there are in the average city. There will be found anywhere a certain crowd of both girls and boys whose acquaintance is undesirable to anyone who has high standards of morals. In regard to the good girls. would Miss Steed kindly explain how a good fellow is to become aquanted with one without giving. the girl the inn pression that he is an ordinary mash- CT and therefore an undesira ble? No doubt Miss Steed, in answer to this question, would say. Get an intro duction," We now come to the ques- ton of how is a total stranger. with out any aquaintanccs in New Britain. going to go about to obtain such an introduction We do not wish to give strangers the impression that we con- slider them beneath our notice.
 Pertaining to "Pikers", we should say that unless the fellows of New Britain have changed to a very great extent in the past year. there are not many who would not gladly spend Their Jack" on the right kind of girls.
 In regard to Polly's statement about walking rom a from q dance or show. We would like to ask what a young lady would think of fellow who would suggest such 8 thing Would not he he in her estsmation tho cheapest kind of "scrime and piker?"
 The Strangers statement that there is enough on the faces of New Britain girls to paint a sky-scraper is quite an eNaggeration, for tho mum Der of lip sticks and barrels Of powder consumed by them daily does not ex- ceed and city or cooperative size ac- cording to the census.
 Hoping this will find space in your columns.
 We Remain,
 The So Called Pikers." AL IT. InEraham.
 I. p. ConkIin.
 c. ]. Carlson.
New Britain herald., 1920-08-10
PERSONALS

Miss Nellie Cronin of Hartford ave- nue Is entertaining her aunt Mrs. Jo- seph Cronin and son John, from New York city.
 Miss Lillian Dyson of Franklin Square is spending d week in Bridge port visiting relatives.
 Mir. ard Mrs. Seaman are spend ing a week at Grove Beach.
 William Cowlishaw and John Prick arc [" attend the National Grocers and Butchers association convention in New York which opens tomorrow al the Hotel Pennsylvania.
 MT. and Mrs. W. F. Thompson of Roxbury, Mass, are visiting MT. anc
New Britain herald., 1920-08-10
EYHEMS

Hc Camp will hold it's ling Thursday night in !. All members arc re- ttend to make final ar Tor tho annual outing to on Sunday.
 and dance, Bard eek q ht., Aug. is. State Drum ntfon.- advt.
 service commission or night with e. Walter irman and NJ. j. Fromer
 There are tive appli- vnnt to join tho super lice department and ono department.
 n Grand street owned by mry BaEahaw has been
 $500 in a civil action pr. ". F. Bunnell who NtF eVasbVs
 evening the common H committee will heur a om ]. c. Woods. who -H. Noata who seeks dam fgult of n fall on n side ouncii finance committee morrow night.
 agents stetson Shoes. Co. =--advt.
 pg at 7:3O o'clock the plic works wilb hold a hegs meeting.
 ard will meet tonight at D hearing will he given
 City Electrician George 5 assistant. Harold Day. CT and Theodore Wilson, fcment from the fire de- pension will also be |inE.
 on your vacation keep
 tho folks at home. The D mailed to your address
 or mountains sor 1Sc [.
 Keevcrs of East Main
 ID at her homo.
 Ward Republican club N evening at republican
New Britain herald., 1920-08-10

Mrs. T. II. Ensign of Emmons Place.
 The Misses Catherine and Anna Crosby of East street have returned home after spending q week in New York the guest of their brother who is a linotype operator on the New York Times
 Mrs. Vivian NJ. Stark, daughter of MT. and Mrs. c. NJ. Stark. is spend ing her vacation in Detroit Mich
New Britain herald., 1920-08-10
LETTER FROM AFAR {
 ANSWERS MISS SSTEED
Local Boys in Philippines Take an Interest in Argument Of While Ago

Ye Editor of inc Herald realizes that the famous discussion concerning tho fellows and girls of the city of New Britain. and their attitudes toward each other is probably defunct, as far as the newspaper Is concerned. He also hCsitatcs to add fuel to a fire which might consume more eNpeu- sive ncwsprint. But. three local young men, in the |. $. Air Service now on duty in the Philippine Islands. have desired to have their say. and their words arc interesting. Hence. we give them a hearing. with pleasure. though they are located haIr-way across this globe of ours. Here k the letter.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-29
KETCHlKAN LEGION
 STARTS BUILDING FUND

KETCHIKAN. Dec. 29.-If citizens of Ketchikan lend their support. this city will soon see a building that will be monumental in it's power for good, a great credit to the city and me- morial to it's war veterans. The con ception took form at meeting of the Ketchikan Post of the American Le- zion, when a ways and means com mittee was appointed. It received momentum through the contribution, from one public spirited citizen, of check for fifty dollars to start the building fund.
 The need for such a building as the Legion proposes has long been felt in Ketchikan It has been urged that building that would provide a clean meeting place for the youth of the city, where they could spend their spare hours in pleasant and unharm- full entertainment, would do more for the moral good of the community than any amount of legislation or exc cutive action.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-29
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL
 PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that the un- dersigned. Charles Cochrane, claim ing lien for storage upon certain personal effects, the property of one D. c. Whiteford, under and by virtue of Section 706 and 707 Compiled Laws of the Territory of Alaska, will on the 18th day of January, 1921, at the hour of 0:30 a. m. of said day at his home near the corner of the 4th Street and B Ave. in the town of Cordova. Alaska, offer for sale and sell to the highest and best bidder for cash. certain personal effects, the property of said Whiteford which have been held in storage by the undersigned for more than one year last past: Said personal effects consist of bedding, tableware, rugs, chinaware. tools and miscellaneous effects.
 Dated at Cordova. Alaska the 20th day of December, 1920.
 CHARLES COCHRANE. Date of first publication, Decem- Der 20, 1920.
 Dec. 20-27-Jan.S.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-29
SHIPPING BOARD TO
 SELL GERMAN SHIPS
 SEIZED DURING WAR

MANILA, Dec. 29 (by Associated Press). - Two former German ships seized during the war are offered for sale here by the United States ship ping board. The steamer Quinnebaug which was chartered to the Philip pine government for some time was turned back to the shipping board and is now at Hongkong where a British firm contracted to purchase her for S120000. After inspection. however, in drydock at Hongkong the firm de- cided extensive repairs would be re- quired to make the vessel serviceable and refused to accept the ship.
 J. F. Marias, shipper board repre- sentative in Manila inspected the Quinnebaug at Hongkong and esti- mated that repairs and cost of main tenance for the last three months would amount to $2O,OOO The Quinne- baug has now been offered for sale at $149OOO by the shipping board.
 The Midget, another former Ger man ship which was chartered to the Philippine government is offered for sale at $100000 and it is understood the local government has an option on the vessel at the figure.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-29
Shipping Board Operates Fleet Of Th0usdnd Ships
 To AZ Quarters Of Globe
American Vessels Now Sailing in 229 Services and Carried Nearly 50 Per Cent of Country s Business Last Year, as Against Only 9 Per Cent in American Bottoms Before the War

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 (by Asso- ciated Press).-With completion of the government shipbuilding program by 1922, the United States probably will have as much ocean going ton mage as all the other countries com bined, with the exception of Great Britain, Chairman Benson of the ship ping board, declares in his annual report.
 At the end of the last fiscal year, the chairman said American mer- chants ships, government and private owned, numbered 3.404, of 16,9lS,212 deadweight tons not including more than 2O0O,O0O tons of shipping on the Great Lakec. The net program of gov ernment owned ships, Admiral Ben son said, contemplated 2,315 vessels of 13,675,711 deadweight tons at the end of the last fiscal year, 2,o70 ships aggregating 11,622,361 deadweight tons, has been completed.
 During the year 1,1S0 finished ships of 6,379,S23 deadweight tons were de livered, exceeding all records. They were built without overtime or other aids to rapid production, Admiral Benson said.
 "The shipyard worker of the United States has developed an expertness which has raised the efficiency of the various crafts to a high plane and production has kept pace according ly," Admiral Benson said. The in dustry has expanded 50,000 skilled mechanics to a force of 3S500o men available to the private shipyards, he added.
 "The credit for the accomplishment of the aims of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, is therefore due to these men who have surpassed all previous performances in the shipbuilding of the world" he said.
 American vessels are now sailing ln 229 separate services. They carried 44.S per cent of the nations forelgn commerce last year as compared with