The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-11-13

Tor defense .. We must halt the
waste and unnecessary use of critical
materials required for defense. We
must work longer hours q. And each
Of us must be trained in some task
that is essential to our total de-
tense
Lend-LeaSe Aid.
The President arranged a $1,000, 600
Lease Act. The loan carries no interest.
Repayment-partly in materials-win
start five years after the war ends and
is to be completed in 10 years from
that time. Observing the oath anniver-
sary Of the Soviet revolution, the Pres
ident telegraphed the Soviet Govern
ment "I am confident that the sacri-
fees and sufferings of those who have
the courage to struggle against aggres-
sion viii not have been in vain I"
The Navy authorized construction of
so escort vessels for transfer to Great
Britain under the Lend-Lease Act at
a cost of $500, 600, 900. The State De-
partment announced lend-lease
agreement with Cuba involving an I'M
disclosed amount of q. S. defense
supplies for that country and supplies
Of sugar, tobacco and manganese in
return
Navy Strengthened.
The President transferred the entire
Coast Guard to the Navy Department
and asked Congress for an additional
s449, 800, 900 for the Navy. The Coast
Guard transfer gave the Navy $50
patrol and auxiliary vessels and large
number of in-sflore and port craft.
Ships Building.
The Navy reported that during the
first 10 months of 1871, keels we're
laid for lis new combatant ships, "a
ships were launched and Is ships were
commissioned.
The Maritime Commission reported
the first three Liberty cargo ships will
be delivered the week Of Nov. 18. The
Commission has so far launched 148
new ships and delivered 118 as result
of its long-range and emergency pro-
grams.
Army Progress.
The War Department reported the
rate Of delivery Of critical armament
and ammunition to the Army by June,
1912, will be $50 times the rate during
May, ls4o-when $1,000, 900 worth was
delivered. The rate increased 80 times
by october last.
The Army reported the RATE Of
accidents in military flying during the
past year remained unchanged de-
spite greatly increased training and
tactical flying and use of new and
faster ships.
Fuel Coordination.
The President appointed Interior
Secretary Ickes to coordinate niforma-
ton regarding solid fuels local, coke,
wood, etc. as well as oil and to make
recommendations to the Supply Prior
tiles and ALLEGATIONS Board as to pro-
duction, storage, transportation, mar
keting.
The SPAB refused priority assist
ance for construction of a pipeline
from East Texas to Bayonne, N. j.
and said its action constituted final
disapproval" Mr.. Ickes announced Is
q. S. oil tankers were released from
British service during October and IS
more will be released this month.
Prices.
Price Administrator Henderson asked
heating and cooking stove manufac-
turers not to increase prices above
Oct. "a levels and radio and radio
photograph combination manufac-
turers not to increase prices above
Oct. Is levels Price programs are
being formulated for both industries.
The House passed and sent TO the
Senate a bill which would freeze
apartment, house and hotel rents in
the District of Columbia as they were
on Jan. I, 1871.
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