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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
An Oil Millionaire

They were overioyed ia see
me. because the management,
had already threatened 70 eject
them because of their unortho-
doX actions"
Wish explained that the bal
club owner was a millionaire many
times over-made IL in oil-buI
that he was dressed in an ill-fit.
ting palm beach suit.
His pant legs came up 10
here" said Wish, pulling his own
up around his shins.
And his coat was too tight
and fitted like this" he sad.
pulling his own all out of SHAPE
HE had those dsffy looking
cowboy shoes on and. all in all.
he certainly was a funny looking
sight. His partner, II anything.
looked worse"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
G OF Bad Scotch

Wish went o. TO explain that
they were in town looking for a
good time and case of Scotch
they had invested in II was dur.
ing the great experiment., turned
out TO he fusel oil.
Well" said Mr.. Egan. ~ took
hem in tow and arranged for
them to get some liquid re-
freshments.
That guy was the tightest
ruy I've ever seen. He had
deep leather bag with thong
around II, that he kept his
money In, and every time he
had 20 pass out dime tip. he'd
dig his arm down in up TO his
elbow, fiddle around and finally
come out with the dime. He'd
squeeze II like II was the last
one he had or was ever going
TO get"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05

troit office in
the Bull Build
ing.
Gould gradu-
ated from the
Il n VerSitY of
NJ j C h j gan IN
1926 and inme-
diately joined
the staff OF
Merrill, Lynch
e. CO.. for whom
ne acted as
6 A ! c 6 manager
Tor 2 nunDcr
of years. Since
then he has
been very aC-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05


1t will be recalled that the free
dom to imbibe liquor in the United
States disappeared as a by-product
of our participation in World War
No. l. This time the right of the
British worker to his beer is being
challenged on the ground of priori-
ties and what is essential and
unessential.
In his annual address TO share
holders of Mitchell and Butler,
Ltd, British brewers, Arthur
Mitchell, chief executive of the
company, revealed:
at our last annual meeting,
I referred to the campaign Of
organized teetotaI propaganda.
Using the war as means to an
end. they still persist In worry
ing the government.
AT the moment these agita-
tors are concentrating on bring
Ing about a reduction of the use
of materials for brewing, such
as barley, and the shortening Of
the permitted hours for their
sale in license houses.
ut would be grossly unfair 10
farmers who grow mailing bar
ley to cut down supplies to
brewers, for they would he
forced to sell their mailing bar
ley at the price of feeding bar
ley, which on this years figures
would have been about half its
value.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Charge Indifference

"Our opponents charge the
government with indifference to-
wards what they are pleased to
term the misuse of foodstuffs,
hut the government. recognizing
that beer is necessary for the
public, for some time has been
regulating the supply of barley
and other materials. TO ensure
the brewing of the requisite
quantity Of beer where IL is re-
CURED.
THE government knows only
too well the serious unrest, dis
content, loss of working time
and interference with the output
of munitions which was caused
in the last war by the too drastic
curtailment of the supply OF
beer"
The temperance Of old contro
versies in Great Britain should be
an admonition TO the brewing anc
industries in this coun
try that they must so conduct
and so interpret then
acts and motives as 10 seek con
tinuously to retain public support
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Bank Deposits ~

We have over IS 00O COO savings
deeoyitors who have land up more
than SIS 100000 They draw
half a billion dollars year in
interest.
Fully $1,000 600 Americans have
invested IN life insurance.
More than 10.500000 families
own homes worth $50 600 0O0, 900.
Americas 81 100000 families
have in their homes 81 100000
radios rs we'll as : 400 600 porta-
bic and automobile radios. % $50
900 electric irons, 1919 600 900
electric washing machines. II $50
OO0 vacuum cleaners and 100000
electric kitchen ranges. the Ma
tional Association Of Manufac-
turcrS records.
No fewer than 100000 farm
ers own and operate their own
farms. valued at $1,000. 900 900,
exclusive of debt. These farmers
own $1,000, 100000 of farm imple-
mentS and ike stock.
We own enough automobiles 10
carry the nations entire popula-
ton. Upwards of al per cent Of
all motor vehicles are registered
from farms and from towns hav-
ing under $500 population.
The United States total regis
tered last year, 26,201 .395, repre-
sents II per cent of the worlds
passenger cars. Significant is il
that 90 per cent of new cars sell
for less than $50 wholesale.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
War Big Question Mark

BUSINESS PROFITS LITTLE
change from the national total in
1910 will be the reflected result OF
the higher cost of labor and ma
terials, the prospect of heavier
taxes. The government will see(;
10 collect at least one billion more
from corDorations than present inn
posts will yield.
PRICES-Spotty increases will
he felt sharply in materials used
hv defense industries. No more
than a 5 per cent vance is
forecast for foods, clothing, rents.
Commodity price averages closed
1910 at a three-year peak. but
government controls are sufficient
to prevent spiraling initiation.
Every forecast for 1871 hedges
on the big question mark: War
An even bigger question for bust
ness is how far the United States
can ge-in its undeclared war on
the Axis without encountering
direct hoStilitieS
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Rails Feature
Modest Upturn
On Bond Market
TIT Also Up to Pace
Corporate Group;
Federals r e C o'v e r
International New. s.r,ie. WIZ.

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-The bond
worked higher today, but
gains we're small and trading dull.
Dower-priced rails featured, no.
tably Lehigh Valley AIS, MOP IS.
Nickel Plate GAS and Southern
Pacific liens.
International Telephone i loans
yesterdays rise TO pace
the corporate list. United States
recovered part of recent
losses. Japanese bonds rose frac-
tons in the only important change
in foreign issues.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05

ny llllu-y tdi
Many plants will b. converted
TO produce war machinery. New
ones, either owned or financed by
government, will be built.
Price Rise Seen
RETAIL SALES - About half
the s to 10 per cent gain will
come through higher prices. The
defense boom is localized and
highly specialized. Hubs of indus
trial activity will REAP richest re-
wards. Rural areas will have only
a few more dollars Il spend than
in 1910.
NATIONAL INCOME-G of
10 per cent TO around so billions
compares with & in higher-priced
1929. For most individuals and
business firms. the increase will
be enough to meet a spotted but
net increase of about 5 per cent
in living costs and to pay higher
taxes.
EMPLOYMENT-One-fourtho OF
100000 still unemploy
have a good chance to get jobs in
1871. The shortage in skilled
craftsmen assures them of biggest
wage boosts. even more by work
ing overtime
Total wages will rise with the
accomplishment curve. but hourly
rates will average little higher
than 1910.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Talked Out Of II

FINALLY I talked Mr.. Navin
out of II, although he wanted to
buy 10 or Is thousands and have
me get five"
"Well, sir" concluded Wish
dolefully. "On the fourth day
after they left that stock. which
was $40 share. jumped eN-
sctIy IS points. and that's
fact.
II got a wire from Texas. I
hope your fortunes made.
Thanks for a good time. That's
exactly 10 words. too.
81 had 10 have SedativeS 10
calm me down for 10 daNs after
ward and Nr. NaVin tore his
hair for three weeks"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Shortages May Force
Prohibition on Britain
Worker Fights for His Beer Despite
Curtailed Supplies of Vital Grains
BY MERRYLE STANLEY RUKEYsER

rapid disappearance of well established human
liberties vivid reminder that each generation must struggle
to retain its privileges
principle applies only the dictatorship countries
dramatically the hands of the clock
of history, but to others well. -,
gallant the people have been willing
liberties effort avert the threatened
backout democracy Europe prohibition is again
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Cadillac Sales
4O,245 in Year

December production Of 6.42i
cars. which total had been eX-
ceeded only in March. 1899,
brought the 1910 calendar year
output of Cadillac division Of Cen
eral Motors to 402i5 units, the
third best on record
Fourth quarter output. consist
ing of 1911 models. was at new
high, and continued high leve! of
demand for these indicates new
records will be set in coming
months. according 10 Nicholas
Dreystadt. general manager.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
ConsoI. Gas Plans
St2,0OO,0OO Issue

BALTIMORE. Md, Jan. Am
issue of $4,000 600 first refund
ing bonds of Consolidated Gas.
Electric Light and Power Com
pany Of Baltimore is contemplated
shortly. Directors of that company
Will meet Tuesday 10 authorize
filing Of registration statement
with the SEC.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Stocks Exten
Gains in Fairly
Active Trading
Blue Chips Demand
F c atures w it h
Eastman 3 Pts. Up
BY LESLIE GOULD


NEW YORK. Jan. 4 The stock
n ct today aided TO yesterdays
wide gains, but the advance was
far from uniform and some lead
ers Sagccd.
Demand for some blue chips fea-
tured the short session, with East.
man Kodak up > points. Chemical
and oil shares also attracted at
tontion
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Walker &Co. Reduces
A Stock Anedrage

Walker e. Co. has declared a
dividend of 62la cents on the class
A stock, payable February l to
stockholders of record January IS.
This dividend applies as a re-
duction against the company's
accumulated dividends on its class
A stock.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Stinulants
Presage Record Year
10 Pct. Increase Over 1910 Business
Predicted by u. S., Private Analysts
BY GENE ROBB

WASHINGTON, 4-Warborn stimuants will make 194l
the busiest productive in United States history
business activity the preliminary
private government analysts in Washington
agree.
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTIoNMost of the 10 to - per cent
will lines Output of heavy materials VIII
goods will be little
who will be under arms
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05

tive in local brokerage circles. He
is a national officer of the ri
Kappa Phi Fraternity and thirty
second degree Mason.
Merrill Lynch e. Co. last year
merged with f. A. Pierce e. Co..
and Cassatt G. Co. It, is now one
of the largest securities and COM
modities commission firms in the
country.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Luciius Gould Joins
Merrill Lynch
Broker Becomes Affiliated
WHb Detroit Office
in Bubl Building

Merrill Lynch, f. A. Pierce &
CasSett Saturday announced that
Lucius c. Gould, well known in
investment banking circles. has
become affiliated with their De.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Holiday Cuts Canada
Loddinqs 10 4O,338

MONTREAL, Jan. 4.-Canadian
carloadingS in the week ended
December 2S totaled 40.33S cars.
against 5752S the previous period
and 36 SEE cars a Xnaraee.- From
the previous week the decrease
was greater than seasonal. -,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05

INV YORK. Jan 4-GNs) Total sales
fodsN
Stock exchange stocks $50 600; bonds
81 $50 400
Curh exchange stocks. e6 oon: bonds,
$500 900
RI board sales throughout the day:
0peu 20 II .0a ............ 100 0On shares
= 90 20 close ,............ 100 600 shares
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
TREND OF STOCK AVERAGES
IDow-J Jones }
High for 1911

High for 1911
lndustrialS Jan. - ....132 40
Railroads Jan a 49,. 2S.4O
Utilities Jan. - ....... 1896
High for 1910
lndustrials Jan. - ....152 so
Railroads Jan. ~ ..... 1857
Utilities Jan 3 ....... 2e.45
High for 1889
lndustrIais Sept f21 ..153 %
Railroads lSept. 27l -. 3 90
Utilities aug. y $3.50. 2T10
High for 1898
lnduStrialS Nov. 12) ...15S.41
Railroads dec. 81. -. 1898
Utilities oct ~ ...... 251q
High for 1887
lnduSirials March 19l ..19f4o
Railroads March 19) e. 64.i6
Utilities Jan. 49, go. 1854
HicI for 1879
lndustrials Sept - -. S~.7S
Railroads Jan Isl -. Al ~
Utilities Sept = ...... 80 II
Hi"h for loa9-A\
Indr>trials Sent - ISL =
Railroads Sept. q ...1s911
Utilities sept 21D ...iff.6l
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Adds to Difficulties

With four-fifths of the world s
gold supply under America con-
troll. we have a very special in
terest in the monetary outlook.
The existing maldistribution Of
the worlds gold supply and the
economic Embellishments Ggo"ing
out Of the present war VII afd
10 the international monetary dill
ficultieS in the past-war period. q,
The have not countries arc
seeking to invent techniques, such
as the bartering Of goods for
goods. which will obviate the need
for gold as an international me-
dunn of exchange.
The (London) economist points
out. however, that three powerful
nations have a special interest IN
salvaging gold.
"There are" il states. pow
erful interests involved In re-
tanning gold. whose value de-
ponds entirely on the monetary
demand for it. The United
States will not want to throw
away such fabulous invest
ment, the British common
wealth and Soviet Russia VIII
not want to devafue a substance
of which they are the largest
producers. The Nazis have re-
Gently paid lip service to the
-rotr that gold IS TO pfay tn their
new order, and their assiduous
cracking OF vaults on the CONT
nent has perhaps restored some
vested interest in gold even in
their case.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Exchanges Stabilized

Eve have perhaps seen the
end of the gold standard-that
is, OF fixed relationship be-
tween an ounce Of gold and
unit Of money-unless, as is not
inconceivable, II Is ultimately
reintroduced as a means OF sta
bilizing the exchanges between
the different currency blOcs
Though even such a restricted
restoration seems very remote).
But there is no reason to sup
pose that the world will not con-
tinue to find Il convenient and
necessary to make use OF Colds
services as the international
precious substance"
In view of all this, it is 10 bo
wondered why our government
continues TO bid feverishly and
extravagantly for all the avail
able gold. Certainly the 1884 mo.
tive of breaking the depression ir
this manner is no longer opera.
tive. But now the subject is COM
plicatcd by the widespread desire
to give aid 10 Britain. Hence
there might he reluctance TO stof
al this juncture the policy Of buy
ing now gold from British sources
But irrespective Of This why con-
tinue TO subsidize the Soviet
through ill-considered gold pur-
ehases?
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Dow-Jones Bonds

10 Bonds .... 20 50. up 0,06
10 LIST grade rails $3.50. UP DIS
10 2nd grade rails 5o0i. up 002
IN Public utilities. 100 50. up 024
10 Industrials -. 1os.o3, off o.22
Evening star., 1941-10-03
Mrs. Roosevelt 10 Talk
Al Nurses Graduation

Mrs, Roosevelt will be the prin-
cipal speaker tonight when 26 nurses
receive their diplomas from the st.
Elizabeth's Hospital School of Nurs-
ing. The exercises will be held at
7:30 at Hitchcock Hall.
Dr. Winfred Overholser, hospital
superintendent, will preside, as
sisted by Miss Edith M. Hayden,
superintendent of nurses. The in
vocation will be pronounced by the
Rev. Peter Marshall Of the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church
and the benediction by the Rev.
U. G. B. Pierce of All Souls Church.
Members of the graduating class
are: Eileen Abeln, Paul Alexander,
Cora Bennett, Margaret Booth,
Donna Boyd, Margaret Burdette,
Charlyne Cramer, Dorothy Eichel-
kraut, Eileen Fitzpatrick, Donald
Harris, Donald Hoffman, Laurence
Homer, Sophie Kusnirak. Sylvia
Light, Margaret Lorier, Cecile Mol
berg, Alice Nelson, Michael Pawlik.
Winlfred Rowley, Michael Schmook-
Ter, Kathleen Silgen. Dorothy Suiter.
Mary Upcraft, Mae Wallis and
Valdean Wham. a
Evening star., 1941-10-03

jecting her interpretations to a
visible audience has taken on more
forceful character. In quality OF
voice and in feeling for the music.
she is the equal of those famed con-
cert singers who embellish the
winter series.
The finest playing the orchestra
has done at these concerts was
in the first group. consisting Of
Beethover's overture to "Egmont," J."
the first movement of Schubert's
Unfinished Symphony" and Wag-
ner's The Ride of the Valkyries." 4"
These were so finely done, with a
wealth of finesse. that one could
forget the careless accompaniment
to the Butterfly" aria which almost
spoiled the effects for which Miss
Speaks was striving. And a gem in
itself was the very beautiful playing
of the "Traumerei" as encore after
the first selections.
The final group featured solos by
the two sterling leaders of the Or
chestraS string section. Howard
Mitchell, cellist, and Millard Taylor.
violinist. Both possessing warm, ex-
pressive tones. the effect in Saint
Saens' The Swan" played by Mr..
Mitchell and the Meditation" from
Massenet's "Thais," played by Mr..
Taylor was most satisfying.
DR.. CAM was in the best of form,
giving readings of great vitality
to the first group for the orchestra
and to Grainger's Irish Tune From
County Derry" and Shepherd q
Hey" and Chabrier's "Espana," with
which the program concluded.
Evening star., 1941-10-03

appearance. however, concluded his
engagement for this series.
Miss Speaks, gowned in pink with
touches of black, has a friendly and
gracious manner that at once en-
deared her to the audience. The
lovely voice that has given so much
pleasure over the air was fresh
and plant in the numbers she sang
with the orchestra 1t has a par
ticular sparkle in the upper regis
ter, and in the aria from Mime.
Butterfly" rang free and pure in the
main clmaXes. The two famous
songs, sylvia" and Morning" by
her uncle, Obey Speaks, have re-
ceived all kinds of treatment from
singers, but their melodic appeal has
not dimmed. The former was in
cluded in the program and the latter
given as encore In both one heard
a performance just as it should be,
tenderIy understanding and mu-
Sically finished. Miss Speaks sing
ing of these two numbers must have
been revelation to many.
Klemm's Sounds" was the last of
the three announced for the singer,
far too few for the enthusiasts who
were listening AS first encore, Miss
Speaks sang Dr.. CAMS "A Memory" ,"
an excellent song which the artist
sang with deep feeling. Two others
followed and several times Miss
Speaks came out to smile in her
comradely fashion and bow to the
applause. The gifted artist has
gained in poise and authority since
her last appearance here in concert
and her voice and method Of pro-
Evening star., 1941-10-03
Water Found on Lond
After 40-Yeur Effort
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SAN SABA, TeX.,-After try
ing for 40 years, w. A. Oliver, ranch
er. at last has found water on the
land that he homesteaded in 1892
He struck soft water at a depth Of
48 feet between his residence and
his barn. Previously he had dug
l6 wells. all dry,
Evening star., 1941-10-03

brell. U. s. N. TOO Taylor drive,
Alexandria.
In addition to his parents. the
child is survived by his sister, Dana.
Funeral services will be held at 10
am. tomorrow at the family resi-
dence. Burial will be in the Ar
lington Cemetery.
Evening star., 1941-10-03
Margaret Speaks Charms
Pop Concert Audience
Orchestra, Playing for Last Time
Under DR.. CAMS Direction,
Gives Best Performance
BY ALICE EVERsMAN.

One the largest audiences to attend the Pop at Riverside
Speaks the program The soprano
uy with listeners
her public
Evening star., 1941-10-03
U. S. Cars Popular

OF the 92O passenger automobiles
received in Peru In the first six
months of this year 914 were Amer
ican, 5 British and l Swedish.
Evening star., 1941-10-03
Son Of Navy Officer
Dies in Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA. Va, Oct. 3.-Ster-
ling Tucker Debrell, jr, 7, died yes
terday at the home of his parents,
1t. and Mrs. Sterling Tucker De-
Evening star., 1941-10-03
Nut Harvest DeIoyed

Workers are so busy constructing
military bases in Trinidad that they
cannot gather enough coconuts to
supply the great demand.
The union times., 1941-06-28
Eight More Named
 To Mediation Board

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Appoint- ment of eight new alternate members of the Defense Mediation Board has been approved by President Roosevelt.
 The group includes two representa- tives of industry, three A. F. of L. and three from officials of the CIO.
 The representatives of employers 1: George H. Mead, president, the Mead Corp, Dayton, Ohio, and Roland J. Hamilton, president, American Radi- ator Co.,, New York.
 Employe representatives Herbert Woods, director of research, Inter- national Union of Operating En- gineers { A.F.L), Washington; John Brophy, CIO; Hugh Lyons, CIO Edward J. Brown, president, Inter- national Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of America, A. F. L.; George Lynch, president, Pattern Makers League of North America, A. F. L., and James B. Carey, secre- tary of the CIO.
The union times., 1941-06-28
1O-Cent Increase For
 Furniture Industry

WASHINGTON - Establishment of 40-cent per hour minimum wage in the wood furniture manufacturing industry is recommended by an in dustry committee in a"report to be filed with Philip B. Fleming, admins trator of the wage-hour division.
 The present minimum wage in the industry is 30 cents per hour, in ac- cordance with provisions of the wage hour act. Of the 142,00O workers in the industry, a 40-cent minimum, if approved by the administrator after public hearing, would affect some 51 900 workers.
 The recommendation, adopted as the majority opinion of a 24-man group named by the administrator to represent employers, employees, and the public, was submitted following a three-day session here.
The union times., 1941-06-28
Dollar-A-Year
 List Purge Asked

WASHINGTON A new purge of the Federal payroll was asked of Congress last week by Representative Robert F Jones (R., O..
 The personnel of the defense agencies, Jones contended, Hooks more like Thurman Arnold's anti trust docket than a list of persons employed to safeguard the public in terest and welfare"
 Jones introduced bill which would prohibit the employment as an official, employe, or advisor anyone who was previously engaged by a company found guilty or pleading no defense of violating antitrust laws or re- lated statutes.
 His bill, he said, would strike out among many others the new deputy oil administrator Ralph K. Davies, formerly vice-president of Standard Oil of California.
 Speedy action on Jones bill is not expected.
The union times., 1941-06-28
Electricians
 Win Leviton

BROOKLYN, N. Y.-The Levi ton Mfg. Co. gave up its fight against unionism this week and signed union contract which put an end to existing sweatshop conditions. The agreement, with Local }, International Brother hood of Electrical Workers (AFL), concluded a 10-mOnth strike of 1,700 workers.
 When the strike was called, the plant was real sweatshop. Under the piece-work system workers made as little as SIP week. When they in- creased their earnings at a certain type of work, they were often trans ferred to other departments. Under the new contract, a $500 weekly minimum is provided, and promotions are guaranteed. Workers getting more than the minimum get a 109o raise.
 Formerly employees were docked for any material damaged and were not paid for time when they waited for broken machinery to be repaired. These practices are barred under the agreement.
 The contract recognizes the union, provides grievance machinery and designates Judge Edward Lazansly of of the appellate division as impartial arbiter of all issues not settled through negotiations.