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Evening star., 1941-06-09
the excise tax likely TO be levied
against motor vehicles.

the excise tax likely TO be levied
against motor vehicles.
Tapering of Likely.
Once the tax bill has been en-
acted into law, the overdue tapering
of in retail sales may be expected,
according to the trade experts. The
current high level OF demand Is not
only contra seasonal but for sus-
tanned duration 1t is without parallel
in the ipdustry's history.
The possibility of a curtailment
Of sheet and strip steel for non-
defense use gave added concern to
the car manufacturers making plans
for 1912 model production. 1t
furthered the belief held more or
less generally through the industry
that the 20.l5 per cent production
cut recently ordered by the once Of
Production Management is lust q
beginning"
Car and truck production last
week totaled l33,645 units, accord
ing to Wards Reports, Inc. 1t was
the highest single weeks output
since 1887. The assembly plants are
scheduled to turn out approximately
the same number of vehicles this
week.
Evening star., 1941-06-09

COulQ SeIlu lOOQ Prices SCuGUllllS W
liquidation levels and set the Nation
wallowing in a surplus of civilian
consumer goods.
These two are.
|. A complete German victory
over Great Britain, or
q A negotiated British German
peace.
A German victory or a negotiated
peace would not stop the defense
program.
Defense building would go on as
before, perhaps even on a more
spirited scale.
o. P. M Deputy Director w. L.
Bait thinks the United States will
have to spend at least 500, 900, ,000,-
600 to match Germany's war ma
chine, an amount around two and
one-half times the $4,000 000. 900
earmarked for home defene and
British aid to date.
Defense Drive Slow.
Defense is moving slowly when a
100000 100000 outlay is viewed as
the goal.
We spent $572 100000 in January
of this year for the tools of war,
1892 900 900 in February, s745 ,000, 900
in March, s761 900 900 in April. s837,-
100000 in May, and this month it is
thought arms spending may total
$780, 900 900.
According to pre-laid plans. dur
ing the u months beginning July l,
defense spending. to keep on the
timetable basis, must average ST.
300 900 900 monthly.
Businessmen say there are two
reasons why defense is tagging in
many departments. They are:
l. Lack of adequate productive IA
cilities to handle orders.
2. Hesitancy on the part of Army
men especially to contract for too
much equipment which might be-
come obsolete through revolutionary
changes in armament designs and
effectiveness coming to light daily.
Plants Expanded.
Regarding the first score, produc-
tive facilities continuously are being
expanded. A certain lag had been
expected between placing or orders
and the start of broad production on
such things as tanks. guns and am
munition which had to be fooled
from scratch.
In regard to the second reason
for lag in order placing. nothing
Evening star., 1941-06-09
Farm Income Boosted
By Rising Prices for
Corn and Hogs
Higher Markets Provide
Powerful Stimulus
For Production
BY FRANKLIN MULLIN,

CHICAGO, June 9.-Rising de-
mand for corn and hogs, which has
pushed prices to four-year highs, is
pumping new wealth into farm belt
business.
Belatedly. farmers in the corn
hog country. where quick turnover
from grain to pork constitutes
major industry, are being called
upon to fill requirements brought
on by the war. Consequently. better
than 9 cents pound is quoted here
for hogs and around rs cents
buShel for corn, contrasting with
about 5 cents for hogs and so cents
for corn year ago.
Broadening demand for corn and
hogs includes British requirements
for pork and lard and, more i'm
portant, increased domestic pur-
chasing power and stimulated con-
sumption that stem from fattened
pay rolls and feeding of armed
forces.
Production Spurred.
With the lid lifted from corn-hog
production farmers for the first
time in several seasons are being
encouraged, If not implored, to raise
and fatten pigs Despite a record
breaking corn carryover, there will
be no restriction on marketing of
the prospective new crop.
Prices tell the story of the goading
the corn-hog farmer is getting to
expand production. The Govern
ment's effort to assure producers of
at least SO per hundredweight for
hogs here has been in effect ap-
proXimately two months. During
that time Government agencies
have expanded purchases of lard
and pork to approximately 100000
900 and 100000 900 pounds. respec-
lively for State relief distribution.
Red Cross use and lend-leaSe to
Britain. This is exclusive of military
requirements.
Hog Prices Jumps.
Partly as result, hog prices have
advanced almost So per hundred
weight and. at an average of around
s915 in Chicago, are above the
Government S minimum. To produce
these hogs, farmers can feed corn
priced considerably below 80 cents
at Chicago, which would be regarded
as favorable for operations on a
10 to l ratio-10 bushels of corn to
equal in value that of 100 pounds
of live hog. Actually the ratio is
better than II to l.
With an abundance of corn avail
able-the supply being the largest
on record for this time of year
reports indicated producers were
responding to the call for more hogs.
The spring crop of pigs now is
being fattened and will be ready
for market in a few months. Fall
breeding was expected to be in
creased sharply if present relation
ships are maintained.
Evening star., 1941-06-09
straits Settlement Approves
New War Financing
BY the Associated Press.

ss the Associated Press.
SINGAPORE. June 9.-The Straits
settlement Legislature Council ap-
proved today the floating of war
bonds amounting to 200 900 900
Straits dollars (S9.42l ,320).
The Settlement has just donated
TO the home government the pro-
ceeds of 25000,00O Straits dollars
issue subscribed during the first
year of the war.
These contributions to the British
war effort are in addition to 10000
600 Straits dollars a year derived
from income tax put into effect this
year, and 5,500,000 Straits dollars in
cash donations to a voluntary war
fund.
The Straits Settlement, a British
crown colony, includes Singapore,
the Penang Islands. and Malacca
and the Province of Wellesley on
the Malayan mainland.
Evening star., 1941-06-09
Advance Is Extended
In Insurance Stocks
Special Dispatch to The Star.

NEW YORK, June 9.-Insurance
stocks in the New York City market
closed higher for the week. accord
ing to figures compiled by Holt, Rose
& Troster.
The aggregate market value of 20
leading fire and casualty insurance
issues closed on Friday. June 6. at
s591 1,571 900. This compares with
$3.50 ,451 900 on Thursday, May %,
the close of the previous week,
net gain of s2,121000, or O.36 per
cent.
The current average yield of the
20 issues is 400 per cent compared
with yield of 40 per cent on May
%. The current market value equals
81 per cent of the reported Iquidat-
ing value, unchanged for the week
Evening star., 1941-06-09
New Haven Equipment
Issue Is Proposed
BY the Associated Press.

The New York, New Haven and
Hartford Railroad asked the Inter-
state Comerce Commission today for
authority to issue s2,8soooo in equip
ment trust certificates to help
finance the acquisition of 16 Diesel
electric switching locomotives and
1000 all-steel freight cars. The cost
of the new equipment was estimated
at $3,618,000.
Evening star., 1941-06-09
PulImon Co. Reports
$e5,732 April Net
BY the Associated Press.

CHICAGO, June 9.-The Pullman
Company, sleeping car subsidiary of
Pullman, Incorporated, reported
April net of S95,73210, compared
with deficit of s127 ,548.82 a year
earlier. The net for the first four
months of 194l, after taxes. was
S1,420, 1887, compared with $1,192,-
205.ll for the corresponding period
year ago.
Evening star., 1941-06-09
Metal Market

NEW YORK. June 9 Cooper
steady, eleetroytic spot, 1900: export.
and nearby Sfk S25 toward $500 On LsaS saS.
spot. New York $500: East st. Louis,
so; Zinc. East st. Louis. spot and for
ps5a pa pnd iESn No fes Eastern
20.3s. Aluminium, virgin 90 per cent,
r ,0g; antimony. Chinese, spot. 1880.
Quicksilver. IS6.00 nominal Platinum
pure. SO 90. Chinese uolframite, 500
$500. Domestic scheelite. 24.00,
Evening star., 1941-06-09
London Market Firm

LONDON. June 9 lP).-Gains
among Kafirs and moderate activity
in gilt-edged bonds gave the London
market a firm closing tone today
Interest in the gilt-edgeds centered
mainly on Indian bonds. Industrials
were steady. Oils received little play
Evening star., 1941-06-09
N. & w. Places Orders
For ! 500 Coal Cars
B> the Associated press


ROANOKE, Va, June s-Award-
ing of contracts for the construc-
ton of 1,500 70-ton. all-steel hopper
coal cars was announced at the
general offices of the Norfolk e.
western Railway.
The Virginia Bridge Co. in Ro-
anoke will build 1000 of the cars
for approximately $1,000, 900. while
the remaining 500 cars will be
constructed by the Bethlehem Steel
Co. at Johnstown, Pa.
Evening star., 1941-06-09
MeGiII Staple Index
Rises to New High
Special Dispatch to Tn. Star.

CPtN4dI DI5PdINII 20 AEIc bVHE'
AUBURNDALE. Mass. June e.
The commodity index compiled by
the McGill Commodity Service
reached a new war high of e29 on
June 6. This compares with S2.1 q
week ago, ISL at the beginning Of
the year, and 644 just prior to the
outbreak of warfare
The rise in prices during the first
week in June was general and in
volved higher levels for industrial
commodities as we'll as agricultural
and livestock. OF the IA commodity
groups comprising the index, seven
advanced and seven remained un-
changed during the week.
Evening star., 1941-06-09
Money Market

NEW YORK, June lPl.-Call money.
I, per cent Time loans steady: 5000
days A: As months, II, per cent:
bankers acceptances UNCHANGED; 5000
days, i5-l. per cent; 4 months, 81. per
cent; So months ss-is per cent: re-
discount rate, New York Reserve Bank,
l per cent.
Evening star., 1941-06-09
Wholesale Prices Affected.

There is no question but that part
of the strength in wholesale prices
of foods, many other commodities,
is based on expectation of increased
shipments of foodstuffs and some
needed civilian manufactured prod
ucts to Britain.
Close observers here believe that
If shipping to Britain should be-
come difficult. causing food supplies
to pile up in warehouses, or if a
negotiated peace should develop,
the United States Government
would be quick to step in and set
up some sort of a war reserve"
agency to skim further surpluses
from the market for storage for
emergency purposes"
But brisk going prices would
suffer in the interim.
Wall Street traders say investors
weigh all future possibilities and
potentialities when they scan stocks.
That is why the stock market,
often regarded as able to discount
tOlhIIls OLA vi 81 III
advance, has been a dull and drab
affair recently.
Wall Street recognizes all the pos
sible twists and turns events may
take.
That is why there have been rela-
lively few share buyers.
Wall Street is waiting to see what
is going to happen, on the theory
there still be plenty Of time to
buy or sell when the outlook is
clearer.
Evening star., 1941-06-09
Washington Exchange
SALES.

SALES.
Washington Gas 1t pfd.-5 at 103.
National Mortgage & Investment
pfd-40 at AS.
Capital Transit Co.'S at 15h.
Evening star., 1941-06-09

Mercerized cotton is named after
John Mercer, who discovered or
dinary cotton could be made
stronger and more lustrous by treat
ing it with caustic soda.
Evening star., 1941-06-09
In the Business World
Wall Street Refuses to Ignore Possibility
Of Sudden Peace and Price Slump
By PAUL GEsNER and JOHN BECKLEY.

NEW YORK June eIt would be unfair writing day after
hike in national spreading and
that main problem from this everyday
goods reasonable, o
Either of two possible Developments Wall Street minds hold
Evening star., 1941-06-09

Quotations furnished by National Asso-
citation of Securities Dealers Inc; which
transactions or firm bids or offers, but
should indicate approximate prices and
unlees otherwise indicated, are as quoted
hS the SPONSORS or issuers.
sEet quoted By sponsors Or tssuers.
Evening star., 1941-06-09

Hay is made in northern sections
of the Russian Ukraine from grasses
which grow 10 to IS feet high.
Evening star., 1941-06-09
Steel Quotations

per loo pounds fob. PittsSursh: Hot
rolled sheets, base price. 40; aalvanized
sheets, $50; steel bars, 2.15.
Evening star., 1941-06-09
Investing Companies

NEW YORK. Jan. 9 IP,.-Na tional As
tociation Securities Dealers, Inc:
CLOSING Quotations
Evening star., 1941-06-09

much can be done here that is not
being done. Placing orders for ar
maments is no easy task.
What good are acres and acres of
tanks that would fall prey easily to
more powerful. faster better-ar-
mored motorized fortresses?
What good are fighter planes or
bombers which could be quickly
mastered by more maneuverable
ships?
Orders for defense goods for
Britain, some for ourselves, OF
course, must be placed boldly.
Some businessmen express amaze
ment at the speed with which con-
tracts are being allocated. in the
light of ever-increasing new de-
velopments in the modes of war
fare.
Evening star., 1941-06-09
United Stotes Treasury Position

BY The Associated Press.
The position Of the Treasury June 6, eompal
Evening star., 1941-06-09
BONDS
STOCKS

MISI EOUo-
RI d. w Cp 1st 4l.s 194S 1904
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-17

IT KNOWS all the answers
to mature lady's clothes
problems-this wise and charm
ing little Anne Adams dress,
Pattern 476S. How shall l make
my bust look smaller? The
gathers below the Jokes and
the row of darts above the
waist answer this question by
holding the bodice softness just
where you need il. How shall l
slim my waistline? An inset
waistband goes all around to
make you appear inches Slim
mer.
Pattern 476S is available in
women's sizes SO. 3S. 40. AZ. Al.
46. as and so. Size Sc takes 27s
yards 39-inch fabric.
Send Is cents in coins for
this Anne Adams pattern. Write
plainly Size-name- address and
style number
Address your order TO the
Anne Adams Pattern Depart
ment, 1925 Times Square, De-
troit. Mich. Owing to- customs
regulations. orders for patterns
TO Canadian destinations cannot
be filed
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-17
Mrs. AIger Among Last
To Return From South
BY BILLY THE BACHELOR

Mrs. Caulfield chose a redingote
of Fernch blue alpaca. a navy
straw chapeau accented by pale
pink flowers. Her corsage bou-
quet was of pink shattered car
nations.
Mrs. Bouchard wore a red
ingote of powder blue crepe
with matching accessories and a
corsage bouquet of pink roses.
Following the ceremony a
breakfast was held at the horne
of the brides parents, after
which the young couple left on
their motor trip through the
Middle West.
They'll be at home along
about June Is on st. Clair
avenue.
IF YOU'VE been searching
for Mrs. II. B. Shoemaker, she's
been at the French Lick Springs
Hotel in French Lick Springs,
Ind.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-17
Complexion Glow

HAZEL-EY ED, DARK
HAIRED Mona Maris. who has
all the intriguing qualities Of a
composite Argentine beauty, re-
ports the most unusual glamour
hint of the week. Mona doesn't
use a regulation face powder.
She uses talcum powder on her
face, and a dead white shade at
that. and pats it over a medium
dark foundation.
Mona has found that the
white powder merely dries off
the shine Of the foundation but
doesn't remove the dewy. fresh
appearance and gives a beauu-
full opalescent glow to her skin.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-17

BRIGHTEN YOUR home for
the Summer with attractive new
slip covers. They will give A
new life TO old rooms, a bright
touch to a iaded corner.
They prove a practical and
pretty way of saving wear and
tear on the regular furniture.
Besides that, the change for
variety'S sake will be more re-
freshing than you can ever
imagine.
Easy TO make. slip covers give
the place a fresh new look. and
for so little effort. Our booklet
entitled How TO Make Slip
Covers" will help with step by
step instructions on achieving
your furniture transformation.
To obtain this booklet send
FIFTEEN CENTS IN coin with
your name and address. 10 The
Detroit Times Home Institute.
1225 Times Square, Detroit.
Mich.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-17
Cruise TO Aid
Bundles for
Britain Drive

To benefit Bundles for Britain,
the l. A. d. O. NJ. group will Spon-
sor a moonlight cruise aboard the
Bob-Lo steamer Columbia June 25.
Frederick Elliott, who is presi-
dent of the organization, has APP
pointed his vice president. Thomas
Laughlin. as chairman of the af-
fair and the following committee
men:
Herbert Baldwin. Joe Nelson,
Margin Beer, Thomas SellarS, John
Bull, James Tantany. J m e
Woodman and John McVickerS.
The ST. Andrews Highland Pipe
Band, Mrs. Charles Jones, So
prano: 'Delmar' the magician the
Ranch Boys and the Merrymakers'
Accordian Band have all offered
their services for the entertain
ment.
Seats are on sale at Grinnell'S.
at the Bundles for Britain head
quarters or from Mr.. Elliott at ISL
Lake Shore road.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-17
| Marriage Over,
Another Looming
BY MAURY PAUL

NEW YORK. May III for
one won't be surprised if the
slim. attractive Ann Degnon
Lehman soon changes her name
to Whitney"
/ have in mind a scion of the
azure blooded Whitneys of Glen
Cove, l.. l., not the SSSS Whit
neys of Fifth Avenue.
Anne is the young miss who,
with her mater. Mrs. Norman
G. Degnon, journeyed to Nassau,
B. w. l., following her debut
and there met Ernest Lehman,
who halls from Chicago. is
known to his pals" and cafe
society press agents as Buddy
and is. according to legend, I'm
the money"
Those tropical Nassau nights
must have led Anne and
Buddy" to imagine themselves
in love. A year after their meet
ing they were married and
departed on a four months
European honeymoon. Returned
home the newlywedS lost little
time in tipping off society their
union was mistake.
so ANNE. last Autumn, took
a choo-choo for Reno.
Since her return she's been
almost constantly with the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-17
HO R sc OPE
Look in the Section Your Birthday Comes In, aud
For Sunday. Mog rs.
MARCH Fl TO APRIL p

For Sunday, Mog Is.
MARCH II TO APRIL 20
Aries-If you forget 10 thank
God for your life and freedom
and you neglect to appreciate
loved ones or the comforts you
have, you'll not be happy, nor
will you meet cooperation along
your way. Start the day with
prayer and keep travelling the
right route.
APRIL 2f TO NAY 20
Taurus-Be especially careful
in personal affairs. Unnecessary
business should not usurp this
day that belongs first to God.
But remember, too, God wishes
us to carry on whatever vital
work is waiting and whenever it
should be done.
MAY Fl TO JUNE II
Gemini-Mind the disposition
and don't antagonize are your
warnings today. friend. Your
quick wit sometimes is too fla
vored with sarcasm. If you have
time, relax and rebuild energy
for busy week ahead.
JUNE p TO JULY %
Cancer-Keep that smile in
your heart and that song on
your lips-it can be done no mat
ter how difficult your day or how
tired you may be and they'll
help to keep others spirits high.
JULY a4 TO AUGUST %
Leo-Irritability and gen.
eral state of cantankerousness
may besiege you now-and coun-
ter with all your strength in
cheerful. hopeful frame Of mind.
Don't quarrel with any one.
AUG. 81 TO SEPT. %
Virgo-Speed is of no account
II quality doesni accompany 1t.
And though your activities may
be minor or simple, they are a
part of a great whole and should
be done properly. We know you'll
turn in a good record. it's Sec
ond nature to you to do so.
SEPT. 81 TO OCT. %
Libra-You must not neglect
church simply because you're
too tired or "busy"-when we
are in trouble, we quickly pray,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-17
Delicious Candy

a DELICIOUS sweet is al
ways popular for nibbling. This
date roll is especially good, COM
bining as it does the chevy dates
and the crunchy nuts. It's easy
to make. so roll up a batch now,
Just 10 have on hand.
Date Roll
2 cups sugar
l cup milk
l package dates
3 cups pecan meats.
Combine sugar and milk and
cook 10 the soft ball stage C234
= degrceSl-Add- dates ut-dna
and allow TO melt. Cool slightly
and beat until creamy. Add 2
cups Of nuts. chopped and beat.
Pour onto a damp towel and roll
10 liz inches in diameter. Roll
IN the remaining nuts. chopped
fine 10 chill ? TO 3 hours. Cut
in slices y inch thick.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-17

scion of the Glen Cove Whit
neys. I've seen her dining with
the scion and his widowed
mater. And it looks very Sc
rious.
But friends are about to warn
Anne there'll be no apartments
at Hampshire House or on Fifth
Avenue such as were hers TO
command while Buddy was
paying the bill. The scion who
thinks she's the one and only
girl in the world stems from
Whitneys who don't 60 in for
SWank,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-17

and turn to God for other ia
vors, too. Then let US not forget
Him when we are feeling okay.
Today asks forethought, a pleas
ant disposition.
OCT. 81 TO NOV. %
Scorpio-Today will be much
what you make it, capable Scor-
pic native. Fret and worry and
you'll only see the dark side Of
things. There are many blessings
for which to be thankful.
NOV. % TO DEC. %
Sugittorius-You'll find things
in general favorable for recre-
ational activities, wholesome
outdoor sports, reading, travel,
children's interests and neces-
sary duties. Don't forget your
souls needs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-17
Viola an Offspring

From one of the many species
of violets. violas or tufted PAN
sizes have been developed. These
are valuable for decoration and
for edging the border in the
perennial bed. They also are
effective when used as ground
cover under roses and in the
rock garden.
The variety called V. Gamma,
or the dog violet. which origi-
mated in Europe, is a pretty
plant for the wild garden. with
its purple flowers with yellow
spurs.
The variety called V. blanda
IS an American species that
bears charming Sweet-Scented
white flowers and works Won
ders when planted as ground
cover among the early Spring
Towering bafoS.
Niolets can be planted almost
any place in the rock garden
where they will be perfectly at
home.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-17
Garden Violet Grows Best
In Rich. Loamy Soil
BY THE AMATEUR GARDENER

THE DAINTY flowers of the
old favorite, the garden violet.
will be al the height of its glory
about now, and who among you
will not recall how as a child
you gathered these pretty little
flowers in the early Spring on
the way home from school?
They seem TO have diSap-
peared almost completely from
The roadside. Perhaps here and
there you may discover clump.
and if you want to start these
old friends. just as soon as they
are through blooming will be a
good time to do it, and if you
are careful il can be done with
out harm to the plant. Niolets
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-17
Brthda Party
For Mrs. Bower

MRS. D, H. BOWER of Will
demere avenue, an active men,
Der OF Fulton Circle of the
Kings Daughters for 30 years,
was delightfully."- surprised by
the organization on her BIRTH
day anniversary.
The circle gave tea at the
home of Miss Elizabeth Ross in
Tuxedo avenue.
Mrs. Bower was asked TO pour.
But, when she seated herself at,
the table. there was no tea
Instead, in front of her was a
large birth day cake with
Happy Birth d ay, Amelia
traced in pink on the white ic-
ing. Soft music was played in
the background.
MRS. LOUIS c. HUTCHEN-
REUTER- of the Alden Park
Manor has returned after a
weeks visit in Washington, D. c.
MISS MARY LEAHY of Phil
adelphia avenue is spending the
weekend in Fort Knox. KY, with
her nephews Sgt, Harvey A. Van
Pelt and Corp. Thomas J. Leahy
THE YOUNG LADIES So
DALITY OF the Guardian Angels
Church gave a semi-forTnal dance
in the Guardian Angles Gym
nasium.
Bibbs Krausmann, general
chairman. assisted by. Ellyn
Stadler, Rosemary BlatZ and
Margaret Reilly.