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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-20
War Plant Stoppage Laid
To WPB Referees Report
n The Associated Press

9y the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND. Nov. 20.-Produc-
ton of parts for Army equipment
and lease-lend materials at the Ma
tional Malleable & Steel Castings
Co. was at standstill today AS
result of work stoppage attributed
to a War Labor Board referees dis
approval of wage increases.
More than 1000 employees. men,
bers of the AFL United Automobile
Workers Union, ceased to work late
yesterday as word spread through
the plant that w. w. Dawson, WLB
referee. had recommended against
pay raises sought under cost-of-
living contract clause.
Rufus Seals, local union presi-
dent, said the men ignored pleas
for resumption of operations and
the company informed the WLB
that unless it took immediate &C
ton" a serious strike appears GER
tain
George j. LerouX, assistant plant
manager. said the plant was shut
down completely,
Employees spokesman claimed they
we're locked out" after a showdown
resulting from the referees report.
Union officials urged the men to 90
back to work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-20

or unwillingness to make the maxi
mum contribution to the war effort.
1t is due to utterly incompetent
supervision
This condition, it was added, also
would be brought to the attention Of
the agencies involved-and reported
to the White House in the absence
of remedial action.
"A tremendous recruiting program
lies ahead. and the time has come to
place major emphasis on the
proper utilization of personnel now
on the rolls" the report said.
The report adds: I'VE know you
believe each department and agency,
should have strong director of
personnel. Where your detectives
are not attained, We are going to ask
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-20

the agencies to make corrections and
will report to your liaison officer"
The commission says that it has
intensified efforts to assist agencies
to establish and develop effective
training for personnel. Several
hundred such programs involving
thousands of Federal employees in
different occupati onal groups are
being conducted" it adds. The COM
mission encourages the agencies to
give the training for their own en-
ployes.'
Makes 500, 900 Placements.
The commission made 1900 900
placements during the fiscal year
ending June 80 last, compared with
normal load Of $4,000 to 10000. It
has Approximately 1000 employees,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-20

and spent In the year 1912, $13,-
7S3,650. For the 1913 fiscal year the
appropriation is $l7,164,152. The
civil service retirement and disa-
bility fund for 1913 is slo6, SIC, 900.
The commission reports that the
Ramspeck-Mead Act providing peri
odic pay raises has been particu-
larly helpful in maintaining en-
ploye morale under war conditions.
The commission sponsored bill to
remove inequalities in pay for over
time work among various Federal
agencies" and in addressing the re-
port to the President. says, I'VE ap-
preciate the vigorous stand you have
taken in behalf of legislation to
correct the present inequitable stu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-20
transfers in the interest of the war

transfers in the interest Of the war
effort.
Where information is received in
dicating that individuals in specific
positions are not functioning eff
GENTLY, it was added. I'VE intend to
call the situation to the attention of
the heads of agencies concerned
and ask that changes be made. If
this suggestion is not acted upon. we
will call the matter to the attention
of the Presidents iaison officer"
Supervision Partly Blamed.
Supervisory and administrative
officers again were taken to, task for
the lack Of efficiency in the service.
"Oftentimes." the commission says,
"the failure Of personnel to perform
its work is not due to lack of ability
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-20

alton insofar as compensation Of
Federal employees for. overtime work
is concerned. Clearly the Govern
ment as an employer must treat its
employees just as fairly IS it expects
industrial employers to treat their
employees"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-20
D. {. Fireman Hurt in Fall
Down Station Pole We'll

George Goodenoueh. 80, fireman
attached to No. 10 engine company
at 414 Eighth street Sc. was in
Emergency Hospital today with leg
injuries after he slipped in sliding
down the pole at the fire house to
answer an alarm last night.
Fireman Goodenough dropped IS
feet down the well" connecting the
living quarters on the second floor
with the engine room. A rescue
squad ambulance took him to the
hospital
He lives at 725 Quincy place NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-20
Presidential Action Indicated
If Agencies Waste Monpower
Civil Service Says Inefficiencies to Be
Called to Attention of White House

Government establishments today
were on notice from the Civil Service
Commission to make efficient use of
thelr manpower-or explain the
shortcomings in this direction to the
White House.
This fiat was embodied in the an
nual report of the commission, sent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-20

to the President and then trans
mitted to Congress yesterday.
Repeating charges of mismanage-
ment that were embodied in a spe-
cial report several weeks ago, the
commission said that fullest use
would be made of its newly-con-
ferred powers to enforce personnel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-20
W. S. Hart Recovering

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 20 (Fl.--
William s. Hart. cowboy Aim hero
of an earlier era, is recovering from
q delicate eye operation, with every
prospect 1t Will be q success. his
Ahysician said today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-08
0|OO

Ia sALLE-ig39 convertible coupe; excel.
lent mechanical condition, private owner.
Vermont 6-Tf5l.
ZFPHYR-iq3s sedan: dark green finish,
good tires, mechanically o. X. only
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-08
1871 FORDS, S649

Drop IN and look at The cleanest selection
of ie4I Fords In town; super de luxe ana
psa,os heaters. S6ie up; really beautiful;
small On. pay or trade. bal. bank rates
y. M. GREGORY, 1866 GRATlOT
usated showrooms Open Till $3.50
EoRD-1935 tudor; in good running con-
dItion: must sell at Si5. Mr.. Mayer
5e4O Woodward
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-08

AUTO loans, $40 to $500 made in IS min,
utes, Aetna Finance, 1888 Cass. RA 6O55
AUTO 'LoANS-Cars. house traiers. trucks,
boats, cash while you wait Lloyd r.
Fast. Inc. 3040 u, Grand Blvd MA. 0142
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-08

Auto Loans
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-08
| Automobiles for Sale
Trucks-Comnlercial Cars
For Sale

CHEVRoLET-Dump truck. In good con-
dition. 4-inch hoist. 3-yard body; $3.50
lO930 EAST WARREN AT FAIRVlEW
FoRD-vs 1896 van; suitable for house
trailer; dual wheels: good tires; reason
able. 2l26l Fenkell Redford 300. Eve
nings, SouthAeld $751;
MODEL A stake--New motor: good tires;
owner: s123. Evergreen 3si2
a TON to 2-ton Chevrolet. Dodge. GMC
trucks and parts. Pickup bodies. stake
bodies. HOSTS and dumps, now wrecking
at Gaylord. Mich. CCC side camp
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-08
Diamond Loans
Federal Collateral Society, Inc.
1117 WASHINGTON ROTuFVARD

I,fBERAf7-teANs - Diamonds. watches.
jewelry: extraordinary unredeemed bar
gains. Bonded Loan Company, as Mich
igan.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-08
WE SELL FOX LESS
uAnH nnnnS nhhn IIXERNOIS

IA SALLE-'3s I-dooT sport sedan. n
dandy car: only Sl25. sl25 Mack
LA SALE - 1910 torpedo i-door trunk
sedan: beautiful biege finish, factory
radio. heater; excellent ". ". tires like
new and you save money on this bargain
sacrifice sale; trade. E-z terms. PL. OSLO.
MrLlInN.a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-08

FoRD-iea1 Convertible club coupe; .
real good white wall tires; late Inodei
this real fine car must be sold for Ss42 IL
10 pay balance owing finance CO.; stored
at 5s40 Woodward,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-08

COMMERCIAL ACCEPTANCE CORP.
PCS FOX BLDG. CADILLAC 6472
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-08
For Evening Wear

On the subject of fit. one girl,
testing rayon, complained,
They're zoot socks one
bend of the knee and they
stretch into a drape shape with
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-08
Sheerest Rayons

Every day. the girls kept close
track of wearing time on a
special chart. Thus. the record
is absolutely accurate.
incidentally. the IS denier
rayons are the sheerest avail
able after present stocks OF
silk and nylon are exhausted.
Although they Jared none too
well in the test, you can ex-
pect much more wear from them
in ordinary use.
After all, dancing is far more
trying TO a pair of stockings
than walking or standing. But
il follows that the cotton hosiery
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-08

will last proportionately longer
under like conditions.
And these cottons hold their
own in appearance as well. The
dancers heartily approved their
flattering qualities with every
type of shoe except very dressy
shoes. Some of the girls voted
for fine cotton mesh as right
handsome with frilly pumps and
sandals.
Moreover. the cottons dry
overnight, do not fade. feel quite
comfortable because they absorb
perSpiration and most impor-
tant. do not bag at the knees
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-08
Cottons Hold Up
Remarkably We'll,
Rdyons Also Durable
BY JOAN DEAN

WE KNOW a secret, but we're
willing 10 shout it high
and wide if you'll listen. After
all, it's about stockings. which
interest you as much as any
body else.
About four weeks ago. a local
store donated II pairs of
hosiery 10 II girl instructors at
the Arthur Murray Studio. In
Guided in the dozen pairs were
two Of six different kinds of
stockings.
Now the purpose behind the
gift eXtraordinaire in these
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-08
Cooking Schoo tuesday

INEXPENSIVE victory meals made from dried peas beans
i lens and soybeans will be demonstrated by Prudence
Penny Tuesdays cooking school,
Guest speaker tho school will be 1t George Burch
veterinarian Wayne Ordnance Motor Supply Depot
whose duty inspect all meat bought for soldiers sta
toned there.
Detroit Times Cooking Schools open 10 members Of
the Homemakers Club held Tuesdays throughout
the fifth floor of The Detroit Times Building
so in the afternoon
If you are a member of the club but would like to
the school, you may join the lobby of The Detroit
Building Tuesday before class starts There is
10-cent charge for your membership card.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-08

stocking-scarce times was simply
TO have these maidens test both
cotton and rayon types for long
wear and general appearance.
From October 5 to November
2. the dancers jitterbugged,
waltzed. Indy hoped in the
guinea pig hosiery. Eight hours
a day The poor socks took a
beating, for the girls usually
practice when they're not
teaching.
II was a real test and the
results were almost unbelievable
consult table above). For in
the pre-nylon days, these Arthur
Murray lasses wore out as many
as three pairs of silk stockings
a daN
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-08
Novel Corner

In the far corner of the living
room. the one nearest the kitch-
en-, series of storage chests
had been placed along part Of
two walls TO form a right angle.
The chests were about seat
height and about a yard wide
and were covered with mattress
like cushions in unbroken array.
The result was a series Of
seats that could also double as
two sofas, plus loads and loads
OF storage space and a highly
original corner treatment.
Another good trick related 10
radiators. One man did a hand
some job with ugly radiators by
building corner cupboard ar
rangement. ~
In this instance, the doors
were of bronze mesh. Such
cover can be made by a local
carpenter and adapted TO any
period or style.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-08
Mrs. Gascoiene Back

MRS. LOUISE B. GAS
COlGNE of Beaconsfield avenue
returned home early in the week
following a visit in Grand Rapids
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gerald MCCOY
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-08
Result Of The Stocking Test

marked with still in wearable condition Novem-
Der 2, 1922
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-08

or sag at the ankles, II was
recorded.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-08
Beta Juniors Plan Bridge

PLANS FOR benefit bridge
will be made at the Wednesday
meeting of Beta Juniors, High
land Park Women's Club. which
viii he held AT the home OF Mrs.
J. r. George in Glonlield avenue.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-08
Keep Away From Movies

We don't need TO go 10 the
movies. and we don't belong
there, for our own sakes as we'll
as for others. If we have 10
travel in crowded street cars or
buses, we can be careful how we
stand. so as to keep our sniffies
as much as possible 10 ourselves.
We can avoid breathing into
another persons face.
We should provide ourselves
with a generous supply OF fresh
handkerchiefs, or tissue hand
kerchiefs. When you feel a
sneeze or cough coming on.
whisk out your handkerchief
pronto. and cover your mouth.
Distributed by King Features synd.. Inc.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-08

bend of the knee and they
stretch into a drape shape with
Il reat pleat.
Yet, the rayons were lovely
on the legs especially, the
non-runS =. F.. and the dancers
will stick to them for evening
wear.
During working hours. from
now on. these II little women
will be walking advertisements
for cotton hosiery. because each
and every one invested in sew
eral pairs after the contest was
over.
If you've been dreading the
day when the move to cottons
was inevitable, perhaps this try
out is a consolation. But, we
hope you won't wait. For our
money. they're sane, sensible
and saving. We look forward
TO the day when feminine limbs
take the cotton trend 100
per cent.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-08
Mrs. Worcester in Florida

MRS. JOHN WORCESTER of
the Wardell has departed for
Winter Park, Fla, where she
will pass the winter.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-08
Stay Home

One thing you needn's do is to
take your cold germs to party.
Any hostess wauld infinitely pre-
fer 10 have you break an en-
gagement rather than 10 come
to the party with a cold. In
your misguided point of view
you may regard yourself a
martyr in coming 10 the party,
but those who have TO sit near
you will consider themselves the
martyrs. The day after the
party you'll be a mighty unpopu-
lar memory!
The wisest thing we can do is
to stay quarantined in our room.
II we can't do this-and il is a
luxury in which most OF us in
this busy world can't indulge
at least we can avoid crowds as
much ne DoSSihle
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-08
Suggestions
For Amateur

BY ELEANOR ROSS

MANY of us are doing lot OF
A'1 visiting these days, since
home entertaining and hospital
ity is on the increase.
Perhaps you have found that
some of the most comfortable,
the most attractive and livable
interiors are not those that have
a professional decorator label or
that cost a small fortune. but
those that have been furnished
with good taste and ingenuity
and a minimum outlay.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-08
No Set Period

At least that has been our
own pleasant experience. and we
have collected at random some
excellent ideas that may be of
assistance to you if you plan
to move or if, because of the
war. you have to move to an
other section of the country.
First of all, we noted that the
incest rooms followed no set
period nor did, they contain
cheap suites of set period fur
niture. In many instances, un-
painted pieces had been dressed
up and put together to create
an harmonious ensemble with
the aid of paint and slipcovers.
In one large living room, a
clever dining corner had been
worked out. far pleasanter than
the conventional small table and
chairs Set-up.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-08
Home
Best Place
For q Cold
ny MARY BEECKMAN
Authority ON Good Manners

YOU don't like your sniffies,
= sneezes and coughs? Well.
neither does any one else! So.
if you have a catching" germ.
it's only fair of you to do every
thing in your power to keep the
enemy as much as possible on
the home field.
You feel miserable. There
fore, If you have the slightest
consideration for other people.
you'll take every precaution not
to pass on your misery.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01

Grandma got herself FIVE cents worth of lumber and beat
those Mongooses up and down
None of Bfs nterfered at ALL We furnish the
food and let the the house.
Il understand there's MOngOOse Kloy in the army
and they're both sergeants I'll there better jungle
fighters than those boys
when MOngOose Kloy lays in ambush for you in
the timber. he Is patient oyster working pearl
HE will outwat and outshoo any Jap that stunk up
a tannery.
"Of course Bif is the fghtngest that gave
wolf the first bite But don't let them tell that
Bin slept the ground
THAT natural mistake We did find him asleep
the ground morning But the Bills civilized people.
What happened that Grandpa Bn had
sleep and rolled of a branch in N oak"
TO be continued)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
Miners
May Hike
Output
BY JACK VINCENT



WASHINGTON. Oct. 1.-The
convention of John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers union at
Cincinnati, next week will be
asked TO adopt resolution de-
manding that the Go repay
S1.600,000 loaned 10 it by the
miners. il was learned today.
At the same time. the conven-
tion also will set the stage for a
showdown over the proposal OF
Secretary Of Interior Harold l..
Ickes TO lengthen the work week
OF the miners TO increase coal
production TO meet what 1ckes
says are wartime requirements.
The convention, il was reported,
will give Lewis blanket authority
to enter negotiations with coal
operators over the request of Ickes
to increase the miners week from
= seven-hour day, five-day week to
Asix-day week of az hours.
DLewis and other mine union Off
Gals conferred with coal operators
over the proposal 10 lengthen the
work week at A meeting in Wash
ington called by Ickes. Lewis told
the operators that he could not
enter into any negotiations with
out authority from the union con-
vention. Lewis promised. however,
that the miners will dig all the
coal necessary TO meet the cOun-
try'S demand during the war.
The question Of lengthening the
miner work week rs expeeteti-te
be one of the biggest before the
convention. Another question ls
the future Of relationship between
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
MOngOOses. KIOys Sissies
Sergeant Bins Folks
Shoot Both at Leisure
-gx-ARTHI!R .BgGSnBAER

The Mongooses and the Kloys may have been plenty
corrugated how about Sergeant Bf Of the Kentucky
Bopps?
Sergeant Bif is tough he made Sitting Bull stand
at attention.
Bif the first TO pull the hidden ball trick the
Japs with a hand grenade.
Out of of SO grenades he threw nothing but strikes
doesn't wait for the Japs to bat He nails EN-
in the dugout. aF
Il Mongoose and Kloy country" he says "but
deeper The Mongooses and the Koy shoot each
other but the Bifs shoot them both
"Were too rough for those fellows. So finally the
Mongooses and the Koys asked to be official and
knockdown timekeeper.
WELL neutral until Of those Mongooses tried
mountain lion away from Bif baby The babys
heard the kid crying and told grandma.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
Declares
Marines
Don't Rum

Don't ever refer TO a landing
attack made by the United States
Marine Corps as a Commando raid
or you may find stocky gentle
man with a piercing eye, a gen
erals stars and a chest full OF
ribbons breathing holly down your
neck.
He Is Brig. Gen. Robert L.
Denig. at So the veteran of many
a marine campaign, and he knows
the difference between marines
and Commands.
marines are not Commands,
by golly, and they are not going
To be called Commands" said
the general. Commands hit
and run. Marines hit and stay.
AND WHAT'S MORE
"When the marines land. they
stay-and they DO get the stu
alton in hand" went on-the-
general. and mentioned the Solo,
mon Islands.
General Denig was here 10
present an army-navy "E" award
to the Eaton Manufacturing Com
pany. meet local officials and
inspect marine recruiting activi-
ties.
He said the marines have not
yet considered setting up woman
service group similar to the army's
WAACs and the navy's WAVES.
He pointed out that many women
who joined the marinettes in the
last war are still with the marine
headquarters in Washington.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
Labor Warned
Defeat in War
Will End Unions
Admiral Tells Leaders
to Demand Discipline
From Those in Ranks

TORONTO, Ont. Oct. l UNS)
Declaring that labor may "comeI
out of this war with a black eye, "
Rear Admiral Ben Morrell. chief
of the navy's bureau of yards and
docks, asserted today that America
may damn we'll live without
labor unions "if all of us don't
get in there and pitch"
Addressing the building and
trade construction department Of
the ALL, Admiral Morrell told
labor leaders that although the
people could not live without labor,
they can live without labor unions.
"You are writing a war rec
ord" he declared. THE war
record of union labor and want
TO tell you that from the view
point of an unbiased and un-
prejudiced observer, the record
to date i'm many instances does
not make the best reading.
DEFEAT WILL LOSE ALL
"You know and I know that
there are people In the United
States who will shed no tears IL
union labor comes out OF this
war with a deep black eye. OF
course, IL we lose this war-and
we are losing IL now-it will
make no difference"
Asserting that the unions "have
nothing to be ashamed of with
respect to the quality of their
leaders" Admiral Morrell said
that "the thing which is lacking
is the discipline of their followers"
81 sometimes wonder" he con-
tinued, of the lack OF discipline
which I encounter i'm organized
labor Is not due to your failure
to demand IL and TO insist on IL
as a condition Of your service.
1--WE must demand unity OF
command and unity Of action,
otherwise we will. with utmost
certainty, be obeying the orders
of foreign master and never
again will the door of oppor-
tHnity be opened to our children
as il is today"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01

the Go and Lewis union. Since
February, the union has refused
TO pay dues TO the Go, asking
that they be credited the $1,000
900 the Go has owed the miners
since the sit-down strikes in Mich
igan in 1886 and 1887 when the
CIO financed membership drives
Of both the Automobile Workers
Union and the Steel Workers Or
Committee.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
Your Daughter Has a
Right to Know

II is every mothers duty to tell her
daughter physical facts. How much bet
ter that she learn them from you, rather
than from girls her own age. In feminine
hygiene. facts may be distorted. or wholly
untrue. As aresult. many brides use over
strong solutions OF acids for the douche
which can actually burn, scar and even
desensitize delicate tissue.
Today such risks are needless. Science
has given womankind Zonite. So power
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