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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14

with Misses Mamie and Katie Brat
ten. Mrs. Scarborough remained for
a longer visit.
Mrs. Myra Shockley is visiting rel
atives in Oaklyn, N. j.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard B. Winder,
of Chevy Chase, spent the weekend
with Mrs. Winder's mother, Mrs. Os-
car M. Purnell. Miss Carolyn Har-
gis accompanied them home to spend
several more weeks.
Mrs. Harry Gravenor, of Parksley,
spent the weekend with Mrs. Will
liam Sturgis.
Mr.. Edward Dashiell, of Baltimore,
spent the weekend with his son, Mr.
Marion H. Dashiell.
Miss Lorraine Scott and Mr.. Mar
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
STOCKTON GRAD
ENTERS TRAINING
FOR NURSING

Miss Victoria Bundick, Of Phila-
delphia, daughter of Mrs. Edward G..
Bundick of Pocomoke has entered
the University of Maryland Hospital
school for nurses. Miss Bundick
graduated from Stockton High School
where she was awarded the Old Home
Prize Medal. She attended 0Qpcher
College in Baltimore, Western Mary
land College, at Westminster and is
a graduate Of the University Of
Maryland in Arts and Sciences. She
has also studied Economics at the
University of Virginia, and is a
member of Kappa Delta National
sorority.
Miss Bundick has worked for a
number of years in New York, Phila-
delphia, Bridgeport and New Haven,
Conn. She was employed as COM
parison shopper for the Gimbel Bros,
store, and as a social worker for the
Department of Public Assistance in
Philadelphia. She has worked for
various research and credit compan-
les and she recently resigned from
an executive position as office man.
ager and production supervisor for a
New York firm.
Miss Bundick expects to enter the
field of Public Health.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14

ter Mason and Mrs. Mason, in Madi-
son, N. J., is very i'll in All Souls
Hospital, Morristown, N. J.
Mrs. c. Norwood Shockley and
Miss Marjorie Godfrey spent We'd
nesday in Wilmington.
Miss Grace Shockley left this week
to accept a position in Haddonfield,
N. j.
Miss Elizabeth Woolford, of An
napolis, spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. James Onley.
There will be Shrove Tuesday
pancake luncheon at Firemen's Hall,
in Snow Hill, from II until o'clock
under the auspices Of the st. Mar
garet's Guild.
Mr.. and Mrs. William o. Dickerson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Dickerson, Rev.
and Mrs. Elmer Shields and Mr.. Sam
uel Mathews were guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Virgil Dickerson in Indiantown
on Wednesday.
Mrs. Sarah E. Parsons has return
ed home after visiting Mrs. Uriah
Dickerson in Salisbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Scarborough,
of Philadelphia, spent the weekend
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
Snow Hill News

Mrs. Baldwin Passano, of Balti-
more, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William S. Evans.
Mrs. Ohio Aydelotte and Miss Mar
jorie Godfrey were dinner guests OF
their aunt, Mrs. Henry Pennewell,
on Friday.
Miss. Jane Henderson has returned
after spending month with rela-
tives and friends in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elbridge Tilghman
spent Thursday with friends in Bal
timore.
Miss Geraldine Selby spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Kelly in Chincoteague.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmond H. Johnson,
of Baltimore, will spend this week.
end with Judge and Mrs. William F..
Johnson.
Mrs. Clarence Strickland spent
several days last week with her faith
er, Mr.. John Jones, who is in a Will
mington Hospital for treatment.
Miss Elizabeth Richardson has re-
turned after spending two weeks with
relatives in Baltimore.
Miss Irma Lee Disharoon, of Glen
Burnie, spent the weekend with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Dish
aroon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Waller, of
Salisbury, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Brimer, on Saturday.
Mrs. Edward McCabe has return
ed home from Peninsula General Hos
pital, Salisbury.
Miss Rosalie Truitt, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Truitt of
Snow Hill entertained a number of
friends on Saturday evening at q
dance at the Paddle Club, Public
Landing in honor of her sixteenth
birthday. Her guests were Misses
Harriettt Ruth Cherrix, Eleanor
Jones, Dorothy Tyndall, Barbara
Brown, Virginia Parsons, Ruth Stur.
gis, Mary Alice Wimbrow, Whsle
Carmean, Messrs. William Scott, Johr
Haddock, Howard Taylor, Jr., Robert
Jones, Eugene Stevens, James Coop
err, Fowler Cottingham, Sherwood
Ferris, GRANVILLE Hall and Ralph Ril.
ey.
Mrs. Earl White and Miss Jane
White have returned after spending
three weeks in New York.
Mrs. Howard Rodgers will enter.
tain the St. Margaret's Guild or
Wednesday evening, February 10.
Miss Lille Mason, of Snow Hill
who is visiting her brother, Mr.. Wal
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
HOSPITAL is DONATED
AN X-RAY APPARATUS

The donation of an x-ray unit for
the new equipment of the enlarged
Kent and Queen Anne's General Hos
pital has been announced by MIp.
Grace Maxwell, general chairman, as
the first contribution to the $4,000
drive for equipment. Mrs. Maxwell
said the donor preferred to remain
anonymous and that the contribution
reduced the amount to be raised to
approximately $4,000.
In a public appeal, Mrs. Maxwell
said that the new wing would be
ready for occupancy in about six
weeks. At that time it will be neces-
sary to move into the addition in or
der that a remodeling and rear
rangement of the main structure can
take place. This necessitates quick
campaign for the equipment needs.
The new wing will house general
operating room, a sterilizer room, an
x-ray room, an emergency room, a
small operating room, a consultation
room, four private rooms with bath,
two four-bed wards with bath, util-
ity room, a doctors dressing room
and a waiting room.
= Contributions may be made to Mrs
Maxwell, the chairman, or to Ray
mond r. Wilkins, First National
Bank, Chestertown, and Ray T. Tab
Ter, Centreville National Bank, Cen.
treVille, Nd.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
Stockton News

Mr.. and Mrs. John Bundick are
spending a few days at the home
of DR.. and Mrs. r. I. Givens, at Po-
comoke.
Miss Mary Jones and Miss Fannie
Watson, of Drexel Hill, Pa, spent
the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Cas-
sius Jones.
Miss Kathryn Pruitt and Mr.. Thos.
Wharton, of Wilmington, were guests
over the weekend of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. w. Pruitt.
Miss Shelly Mariner spent the
weekend with the Misses Patsy and
Mary Ann Foulks, of near town.
Mrs. G. M. Dryden returned home
Saturday after spending some time
with DIR. and Mrs. A. B. Boulder, at
Salisbury.
Mrs. Charlie Lane returned to her
home in Philadelphia, last week af-
ter spending some time with her
daughter, Mrs. Vaughn Birmingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Pusey and
daughters, of Shovel were guests
Sunday of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Birmingham.
Mrs. Milton Barnes and daughter,
of Girdletree, were guests Thursday
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
A. Sharpley.
Miss Wilma Tull, of Wilmington,
Del, spent the weekend with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Tull.
Mrs. H. D. Outright entertained
the Chi Phi Class Friday evening,
February z. Those present were the
Misses Marie Ward, Virginia and
Annie Trader, Media Mariner, Bea-
trice Mumford, Louise Hancock, Bar
bara Outright and the Messrs. Pierce
Watson, Clinton Outright and H. D.
Outright.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Manning, of
williamson, N. c., spent the week
end with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leslie Payne.
Miss Maude Pane, of Baltimore,
visited her aunt, Mrs. Florence Webb,
Sunday.
Mrs. Arthur Bromley returned
home Monday after receiving treat
ment at the Peninsula General Hos
pital, Salisbury, Md.
Mr.. William Carpenter, of Gran
bury, N. j., returned home Friday
after spending few days with rela-
tives here.
Those entertained to dinner Satur-
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Cassius Jones, were Miss Fannie
Watson and Miss Mary Jones, Of
Drexel Hill, Pa, Miss Kathryn Pruitt
and Mr.. Thomas Wharton, of Will
mington, Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Yer
ger, Of Drexel Hill, Pa, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Pruitt and Miss Leons
Collins.
Mr.. Pierce Watson returned here
Monday after undergoing an opera
ton in New York. We are glad tt
report he is very much improved.
The Misses Elizabeth Baylis ant
Elizabeth Payne, of Wilmington, Del.
spent the weekend with their par
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14

vel Scott spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. William Conoway, in
Norfolk, Va.
Mrs. George Moore, Mrs. Elwood
Truitt and Mr.. George Moore, Jr.,
spent Thursday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Virgil Dickerson in Indiantown.
Mr.. Ames Pennewell of Jackson
Vile, Fla, visited his mother, Mrs.
Henry Pennewell, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Norwood Shockley
and daughters, Bette Ann, and Mary
Louise, were dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. William Farlow, in Berlin,
on Sunday.
Mrs. Daniel H. Bradford and Miss
Berta Bradford spent Sunday with
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Bradford, near

Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Bradford, near
Berlin.
The Firemen's Auxiliary will serve
an oyster supper this Thursday even
ing at Firemen's Hall.
Miss Mabel Perdue, of Denton,
spent the weekend with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Herman Perdue.
Miss Grace Dickerson was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice God
frey, in Newark, on Sunday.
Mr.. Luciano A. Ruspini will enter
tain at buffet supper at his "Hill-
side Farm" near Snow Hill, this Fri
day evening, before the Cotillon dance
at Paddle Club, Public Landing.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Holland, and
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Baylis
and Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Payne.

ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Baylis
and Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Payne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce Ward of Yea
don, Pa, were weekend guests of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. c.
Ward.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Ireland and
children, of Baltimore, spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Baylis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Groton, of Po-
comoke, were guests Sunday of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Bay
lis.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Stock
ton Fire Company will have a Wash
ington Birthday game party at the
school, Friday evening, February FL
Come and enjoy an evening of fun.
The Nome nugget., 1941-08-29
A Lack of Courage
(The Cincinnati Enquirer)

The administration has given to Congress an elaborate plan for the control of prices-the work of Leon Henderson and his col leagues in the Office of Price Administration. Assuming that price control in some form IS necessary and will be undertak- en. the administration plan is sensible one, so far as 1t goes. It does not attempt price fixing, but would. set upper limits to prevent the spiraling of prices Of key commodities.
 Nevertheless, there is fatal flaw in the plan as it stands to- day. IL applies to prices general ly, excepting those of farm pro- ducts, and wages. It is nothing short of absurd, to hope for sue cess in preventing imitation if a price-control mechanism leaves all agricultural prices to soar, and sets no upper limit on wage levels. Britain's experience con firms the extraordinary difficulty of any price control plan; yet the administration project is far ln ferior to Britain's because of these notorious omissions.
 Without a ceiling on wages, an upper limit on the products of labor becomes a moekery. And agricultural products, which fig ure so vitally in the cost of liv- ing, will include price imitation in all lines if they are not check ed along with other prices.
 Now it happens that farm pric es and wages are being protect ed by two powerful Hobbies, rep resenting farmers and organized industrial workers. The only con ceivable reason for failure to in clude them in a price-control plan is the fear of political re- prisals from the farm and labor Hobbies. This indicates a shock ing lack of courage on the part of the administration and its ad- herents in Congress.
 We have been told, and proper ly, that this is a national emer- gency of the gravest sort, in which every individual and group must be prepared to make sacrifices. Yet the government it. self is setting shameful exam pie of discrimination and politi- cal cowardice in offering a price control scheme destined to fail miserably because it is comprom ised al the outset by a lopsided-
The Nome nugget., 1941-08-29
ACTION IS
 FOR SOLDIERS
By PRIVATE "X"

I was intrigued the other day when I read these lines: "A sol- dier's business is greater than that of any merchant or captain of industry, for a soldiers busi- ness is to die, if necessary"
 l admit that it gave me a few bad moments, for there is no doubt that the statement is blunt. However, as is my practice, I took my pipe in hand and con- sidered the article. It was a callous statement, and no doubt it was true. Yet one cannot help but admit that here was a man who gave a soldier due credit.
 A soldier does not deal in mer chandise, but in ideals and de- fense of what the laws of his country deem right. The cannon, rifles, and other apparatus are the tools of his trade, but his is the highest service that man can render-service to an ideal. It is the duty of soldier to obey even though his obedience may mean certain death-that is not his to question. In a world where everyone is concerned with how much he is entitled to grab, it is pleasant to see one organization devoted to what it can give.
 It is something that we men in arms are likely not to think of and when We do we scoff, for the idea is little larger than our mean minds like to conceive. The truth of the matter is that the Army should be one of the most respected of all institutions. A soldier is professional man because he gives service; he giv- es his life in service. That is his job.
 If, down deep in the heart of every soldier, he does not believe it, even though we expect him to scoff to his comrades, then he is wearing a uniform that he does not deserve. Yet as one re- views the history of the past little pride must seep into ev- cry mans heart. Remember Hor- atius at the gate:
 Then spoke up Brave Horatius,
 The captain of the gate
 "To every man upon this earth
 Death cometh soon or late.
 Death cometh soon or late"
 How can a man do better
 Than facing fearful odds,
 For the ashes of his fathers
 And the temples of his gods?
 Certainly you do. I'll bet he got very drunk that night, and furthermore, I don't think that he made that much show; I im- agine that he just said "Yes, Sir" saluted and got down to business, Speeches are for polit- transaction is for soldiers.
The Nome nugget., 1941-08-29
Data On Draft ees Is Now Available

JUNEAU - All non-confden- tial information concerning selec tive service registrants is mat ter of public record and must be made available to any person upon request during business hours of local boards in Alaska, Secretary E. L. Bartlett declar- ed here. Bartlett pointed out, however, that the public is not permitted to handle records.
 The only data to be withheld as confidential are the record of the physical condition of regis trant all answers on the question naire under the subject of de- pendancy, except the names and addresses of claimed dependents the answers to questions on pre- vious military service and the registrant's court record, Bartlett said.
 Pointing out that selective ser vice form 100, the Justification record of registrants, contains practically all pertinent informa- ton of a non-confdential nature Bartlett emphasized that this form is subject to examination by the public during local board business hours.
 This record includes the name of the registrant, his order num- Der, his serial number, his age and his race.
The Nome nugget., 1941-08-29

ness stemming from the fear of two strong hobbies.
 We shall not prevent imitation by any price-control plan to ut terly inadequate. Neither shall we achieve a true national unity in a time of fearful crisis by pandering to farmers and work CTS merely because they are mum erous, well organized, and singul ar,y short-Sighted.
The Nome nugget., 1941-08-29
SOURDOUGH STATIONERY

Thr- unique and humorous md typical Alaskan stationery 'Sourdough Roadhouse Letter heads and Envelopes, have bee, brought strictly uptodate, and are now available at the Nugget off ce.
The Nome nugget., 1941-08-29
For Permanent Value

Richards ponted out that FILA is interested in housing which will have longtime, perman- ent value. It is not interested in providing for temporary homes, such as homes for army officers temporarily stationed in Alaska. These homes are built with pub lie money furnished by another federal agency.
 The $100,0O0,0OO approved this spring by Congress for building loans in defense areas may be in- creased to $300,0O0,000 by an act pending now. He ponted out that Pres. Roosevelt has been more liberal in designating defense areas in Alaska than in other sec tions of the nation. 5 Alaska cit ieS have so far been declared de- fense areas and eligible to re- ceive loan money earmarked fol defense centerS, as compared to California where only 3 areas have ben designatde as defense centers.
The Nome nugget., 1941-08-29
Alaska FILA Appli- cations Mounting

There has been a greater in- crease in applications for hous- ing loans through the Federal Housing Authority for construc- ton of homes in Alaska than has come from any of the states, dur ing this year, it was declared by Franklin D. Richards, FILA Ad- miinstrator, who returned to Ju- neau by plane from Fairbanks after a tour of inspection of hous ing facilities in Anchorage, Fair banks and Sitka.
 There was an increase in build ing loan applictions of more than 100 percent in the Territory during the second three months of this year, according to Herb Redman, Chief Underwater for FILA in Alaska. In the states, the increase due principally to crowd ed conditions in defense centers, has been onlf about 30 percent.
 First Official Visit
 Richards, who is administrator for FILA in the ten western stat es, Alaska and Hawaii, is the first FILA deputy administrator ever to make an inspection of homes in Alaska. He praised the work of Redman in the Territory. ecuase of his distance from the home office in Washington, Red man has had a greater responsib- ility than other underwriters.
 To date, there has been only one foreclosure on FILA financed homes in Alaska, Richards stat ed although more than $2,500,000 has ben loaned to home builders in the Territory.
The Nome nugget., 1941-08-29
Homes Splendidly Built

You'll go a long ways before you see any peter small homes than are being built in flask a under FILA" Richards said.
 Most of the increase in appli- cations for home loans is coming from Anchorage, busy defense center, Richards said. LoW-cost, modern homes are being built there for from $4,000 to $4,500, Redman stated.
 The chief obstacle in the build ing of homes, that of high con- struction cost compared with the states, may be largely overcome by planning the more efficient use of labor and material need ed, Richards believes. Little has ben done, he pointed out, along lines of developing lower-cost homes without reducing their livability. It is a job for contrac tors architects, real estate deal CTS and building supply men to cooperate on, he said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-22
Yukon Here
 Bound West

The Alaska Line steamer Yukon arrived in Juneau at 1l:l5 o'clock last night with B passengers for here.
 Passengers for Juneau from Se- attle were Mrs. A. K. Anderson Bettie Blozeff, Wilbur Cody, Mary Campbell, Martha Field, Mrs. G Harmon, Mir and Mrs. J. F. Hogins John Hogins Jr, Bob Jones, Mel yin Knowles, Bernice Kozlowski B. c. McKinnon, Mrs. George Rogers, John C. Smith, Henry Deinas, William Gehringer, Elm melt Hendrickson, Bob Mooney, T. E. Murphy. F. Paguetto, Hollis Thiel, Woodrow Tompkins, and L c. Underwood.
 Passengers from Southeast Alas ka were Miss Bessie Powers, A Van Mavern, William Rohrbach Ray Ward, F. Fennessy, T. C. Whiteside, c. c. Bryant, A. l. Florence, and Carl Engstron.
 The Yukon left port for the Westward at 3 am today with 20 passengers from Juneau as fol- lows:
 For Seward-Mr. and Mrs. J. s. Sparks, Mrs. Bertha Jensen, Mrs. G. E. Sweatt, Mrs. Milton Ward, Mrs. R. E. Shelley, F. Gillis, H. c. Dunlop, Mrs. Karl Kohler, Buddy Sparks, Miss Alberta Sparks. Err nest J. Sparks, C.. E. Sweatt, Ger aid Shelley, J. J. Mellquist, Art Crystal, James Harrison, William Kilgour, K. Erickson, and T. Murphy.
 For Kodiak-Mr. and Mrs T. J. Brady, J. A. Kay, Michael Hirst, Mrs. Ann Whaley, Earl Blackman and Fritz Karpi.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-22
PUP "BUYS" HIS
 OWN DOG FOOD

OKLAHOMA CITY, July P - Butch, a mongrel pup owned by Henry Van Buskirk, was permitted 5o carry home a can of dog food.
 Now he practically camps at the store. As soon as a customer opens the door, Butch dashes in, grabs a can of the same variety and runs cut. The proprietor tried hiding that brand behind other cans but the pup dug through the pile and same up with his favorite.
 Chasing the dog did no good So the store owner just adds each of Butch's purchases" to the Van Buskirk account.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-22
NOTICE


 TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CON- CERN: Whereas, Melville Sloane Leak has petitioned the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, First Division, at Juneau, for change of his name to Melville Sloane Leath,
 Now, therefore, it is ordered that all persons concerned appear be- fore said court at Juneau, Alaska, at 10 o'clock A. M, August 2nd, 194l and show cause, if any they have, why said petition for change of name as aforesaid should not be granted
 ROBERT E. COUGHLIN, Clerk. HOWARD D. STABLER. Petitioners Attorney, Shattuck Building, Juneau, Alaska,
 Publication dates, July 22-29, 1941 adv
 Subscribe vo rne Dany Alask. Empire-the paper with the largesl paid circulation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-22
MARINE NEWS
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
NORTHBOUND


 . North Coast schedulee to ar rive at 4:30 o'clock this af- . ternoon. Princess Louise scheduled to arrive at 8 o'clock this eve ming Baranof scheduled to arrive . late tomorrow. Prince George scheduled to ar rive Thursday evening. . Princess Charlotte scheduled to arrive at 2;30 o'clock Fri day afternoon. SCHEDULED SAILINGS . Alaska scheduled to sail from Seattle g am. tomorrow. . Northland scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow. Taku scheduled to sail from Seattle July "A. North Sea scheduled to sail from Seattle July 25 at 10 am. . Princess Alice scheduled to sail from Vancouver July 26 at 9 pm. . Prince Rupert scheduled to . sail from Vancouver July 28 . at 9 pm. . SOUTHBOUND SAILINGS . Aleutian scheduled south . bound 1 pm. Thursday. . Mount Mckinley scheduled . soundbound Thursday. . Tyee due Thursday. . LOCAL SAILINGS . Estebeth scheduled to sail | . every Wednesday at 6 pm. { . for Sitka and wayports. . Dart leaves every Wednesday . at pm. for Petersburg, Port . Alexander. Rake and way . ports. A . . . . . {
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-22
PRINCESS ALICE
 E 50UTHB0UND

The Canadian Pacific steamer Princess Alice arrived in port this morning from Skagway at o'clock. Staying here for two hours, t h e steamer left Juneau with the fol- lowing passengers bound for Sc- attle: R. o. OBrian, Mir and Mrs. R. J. Shook, A. J. Mcintyre, Mrs. F. E. Springer, Mrs. A. Hill, and D. Dearmand.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-22
ARMY HAS TWO NAvIEs

The Navy hasn't yet-but the Army hasa two-ocean navy. The Armys two-ocean navy consists of everything from rowboats to B big transports. All-told it consists of about 1000 bottoms.
 The Army's navy has expanded bow over stern in recent months. principally because of the new At lantie and Pacific bases, but also because of the greatly increased number of airports along the two seaboards. Airports need fuel and fuel needs tankers. Bases need men and equipment and that means transports and freighters. The e Army. even now, is building three big transports; one to carry 2,000 troops, and the other two, 1,500 each.