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Evening star., 1942-09-23
Farm Prices Still Can Rise
Despite Anti-InfIotion Bills
Many Commodities Have Long Way
to Go Before Reaching Ceiling

which would be permissible for
other products now selling at less
than parity would include: Corn,
83 to 81 cents a bushel; oats, a to
so cents: rye, 49 to $109; filaxseed
1926 to $2.57 bushel; cotton, 1908
to 1885 cents pound; dry beans,
$4.45 to $5.12 per hundred pounds
hay, $3.50 to $l8.04 per ton; apples,
$1.16 to s1.46 bushel, and turkeys,
1873 to 21.9 cents a pound.
4.6 Per Cent Rise Proposed.
Should the parity base be in
creased as per cent, the ceiling
prices would be approximately as
follows: Wheat, $40; corn, $1.02;
oats, 63 cents; rye, $114; f1axseed
$3.50; cotton. 1853 cents; dry beans
$5.35; hay, $18.s4: apples. $1.53, and
turkeys, 22.9 cents.
Products which would be subject
to ceilings brought the following
average local market prices on Au-
gust IS:
Hogs, Sab per hundred pounds
or 128 per cent Of parity: beef cat
tie. $11.30 to 1877 per cent OF parity
hutterfat, 40.6 cents pound or 1o7
per cent; lambs, $12.07 or 1876 pei
cent; eggs, 32.2 cents dozen or 102
per cent; chickens, 1876 cents q
pound or 1l3 per cent: wholesale
milk, $252 per hundred pounds OF
los per cent: potatoes, $1.15 per
bushel or LOT per cent; sweet pota-
toes, $1.37 or 103 per cent.
Generally speaking, these prices
are the highest of the year. They
or their September Is equivalent.
(Which have not yet been deter
minedo, would serve as the basis for
ceilings on the affected commodi-
| ties.
Evening star., 1942-09-23
| Saucer Shortage
| Delays Ooths
|Of 81 Chinese
BY the Associated Press

LIVERPOOL, England, Sept. o.
Thirty -four Chinese defendants
caused CONSERVATION in a Magis-
trate's Court here today when they
proposed taking an oath in tradi-
tional Chinese fashion by breaking
a saucer each and saying: "As this
saucer is broken, so may my soul be
shattered"
Several hundred Chinese witnesses
may be called in the case, and only
two saucers could be found in the
courtroom. The magistrate observed,
There is 4 war on, and the breaking
Of saucers seems to be q needless
extravaganza"
The manufacture Of china is lin
tied for the duration.
One Chinese then made q sugges-
tioa that the Gath might be taken
to the accompaniment Of the cutting
of throats OF cockerels.
With food rationing In effect, that
idea was worse than saucer smash
ing.
The Chinese Consul finally sug-
gested that most witnesses could be
persuaded to raise their hands and
speak an oath.
The Chinese defendants, all sea-
men, are charged with assaulting
five policemen and damaging prop
erty on ship In q northern port.
Evening star., 1942-09-23
u. 5. WarpIanes Raid
Burma and Jap-He|d
Sections Of China
Borrocks, Towns, Roll Lines
And Factories Bombed;
Shipping Attacked

BY the Associated Press.
NEW DELHI, Sept. 23.-United
States headquarters announced to-
day that American planes based in
India carried out extensive raids on
Burma and Japanese positions in
Yunnan Province Of China in the
last week, bombing barracks, towns.
rail lines, factories and river ship
ping.
The communique said:
Recent activities OF United States
Air Force planes against enemy in
stallations in Burma and Yunnan
were reported today.
September II medium bomber
machine -gunned the town Of
Bhamo. A large river steamer south
west of the town was bombed. An
other medium bomber machine
gunned and bombed an oil barge
north of Katha.
"A railway junction west of Katha
was bombed and a section Of the
tracks destroyed. Several barracks
at Katha were bombed and dam
aged.
September 18 the airfield at
Tinka and former Chinese airplane
factory buildings at Lowing were
attacked by medium bombers. De-
molition bombs fell on a railway and
two buildings. each 800 feet in
length, were destroyed.
Trucks between Tinka and Loi-
wing containing enemy soldiers were
bombed from low altitude. Enemy
barracks at Markham also were
bombed. Two barges and a steamer
at Katha were attacked and on the
river 20 miles south of the town
four barges and a steamer were
Strafed.'
Evening star., 1942-09-23
Labor Board Members Son
Killed in Solomon Islands
1t. 6. H. Mead, Jr.,
Loses Life Trying
To Help Another

Word that their son, 1t. George
H. Mead, jr.. 25, of the Marine Corps,
had been killed in action during the
Solomon Islands fighting was re-
celved here yesterday by George H
Mead, sr., member of the War
Labor Board, and Mrs. Mead.
According to the Navy report. 1t.
Mead lost his life on Guadalcanal on
August 19. He was a member of a
party that had been sent out to de-
stroy Japanese positions between
Matanikan and Kokumbona on the
island.
An earlier dispatch on the fighting
described the ensuing action as "the
bravest chapter" in the entire en-
gagement. 1t. Mead, according to
this report, built up a firing line
along ridge to cover the advance
of another group. Later, accompa-
MED only by runner, he made a
personal reconnaissance trip of
enemy positions. During this foray
into enemy-held territory, 1t.
Mead's runner was shot, and the
lieutenant picked him up and
started to carry him toward his own
lines. Apparently. it was with the
wounded runner on his back that
1t. Mead was shot and killed.
1t, Mead attended public schools
in Dayton, the family home, and
later went to the Aiken IS. CO
Preparatory School and to Hotch-
kiss School in Lakeville, Conn. 1t
Mead was graduate of Yale Uni
versity in June, 1941, and during
his career there, he DISTINGUISHED
himself ON the polo team. of which
he was captain his senior year
The Yale team won the intercol-
legiate championships in 1910 and
l941. 1t. Mead also played in the
National Open polo championships
in 1940
It. Mead's athletic activities were
not confined to horsemanship. He
was also manager of the Yale foot
Evening star., 1942-09-23
BY the Associated Press,

Anti-inflation legislation now be-
ing debated in Congress would not
give President Roosevelt author
ity to bring to an immediate halt
an advance in farm prices that
started with the outbreak of war
in Europe in 1889.
Several important agricultural
commodities could advance beyond
present or recent peak levels be-
fore the Chief Executive could
impose price ceilings. Included
would be wheat. corn, oats, cot
ton, rye. barley. f1axseed, dry beans,
hay, apples, turkeys, oranges and
lemons.
The legislation would authorize
ceilings on farm products at either
1) the highest prices reached be-
tween January and September
Is, 1912. adjusted for seasonal va
riations, or ca parity prices, which,
ever is higher. In no event could
ceilings be established at less than
parity prices.
Adjusts Farm Buying Power.
Parity prices described by econ
omists as fair to both producer
and consumer are designed to give
farm products as much purchasing
power in terms Of non-farm prod
ucts as in base period, usually
1o09-1914.
The farm products listed above
are selling at less than parity
Hence they would not be subject to
ceilings until they reached the par
ity level.
On the other hand, many i'm
portant farm products have ad-
vanced above parity and conse-
quently would be subject to cell
ings They include hogs, beef
cattle. veal calves, lambs. butterfat,
wholesale milk, eggs, chickens, po-
tatoes and sweet potatoes.
Wheat Far Below Ceiling.
A farm bloc proposal to change
the method Of computing parity
prices by including hired farm labor
costs would raise the level at which
ceilings could be imposed on those
products now bringing farmers les!
than parity This proposal, opposed
by the administration. would boost
parity prices an average Of 4.6 pei
cent.
Under present method OF comput'
ing parity, wheat could advance
from recent average market price
of IS cents bushel to $l34 befor,
ceilings could be imposed. Advances
Evening star., 1942-09-23

ball team in his senior year and
had played baseball and ice hockey
both at prep school and at college
1t. Mead enlisted in the Marine
Corps even before he had finished
school and directly after graduation
he went into training at the
Quantico (Va) barracks. He was
soon commissioned as a second lieu
tenant ard sent overseas.
The Meads have two other sons
in the armed forces. 1t. H. Talbot
Mead is an Army Air Corps in
structor at Ellington Field, Houston,
Tex. and Nelson S. Mead has just
signed up for training as a naval
flyer. 1t. George H. Mead is also
survived by three sisters. Katharine
and Mariana Mead and Mrs. John
M. Walker. all of Dayton.
Before the creation OF the War
Labor Board last fall, Mr.. Mead was
a member Of the National Defense
Mediation Board. At present he
Is also chairman of the board of
the Mead Corp, paper manufac-
turers in Dayton.
Evening star., 1942-09-23
Russians Query WiIIkie
About Second Front

MOSCOW, Sept. % tP.-The same
question Wendell L. Willkie has been
asked virtually everywhere he has
been in Russia-"What about a
second front?"-was put to him to-
day by numerous workers at fac
tory he visited in the Moscow
district.
Mr.. Willkie, here on a mission as
President Roosevelt's volunteer
messenger. also talked with the
Rev. Leopold j. Brown, American
Catholic priest in Moscow.
His plans before leaving for China
now include a promised trip to a
war front.
Evening star., 1942-09-23

It's common sense to be thrifty.
War bonds help You to save and
help to save America.
Evening star., 1942-11-08
WOMEN.

WOMEN.
We can place three de-
tense workers who have three
or more hours a day to spare.
Good average pay to start.
See employment manager, 9
to II am,
513 K ST. NV.
Evening star., 1942-11-08

OWING to physical disability, WIN sell we'll
.ss 600 Esfs SEGs, bca sG ss.r With Sns
PRINTING PI.AfT. going business, com
plete with customerS list; 12x19~. 10xl6".
6x12" C.. d p. Job presses, wire stitcher.
paper cutter, Miller saw, imposing table.
type and furniture cabinets, large assort-
nhent Of type. desks. chairs, Ming cabinets;
central Ssss l0Sati9n; n. psase stS1ooo' eSp-
CIGARS. NEWSSTAND, in lobby 276-room
hotel; low rent; nne bustness. Price only
$1,000 cash. Box 276-C. Star.
RESTAURANT, one Of the oldest In Bal
timore, downtown location: fully equipped.
air conditioned, long lease: owner retiring
from business. Box SS-B, Star. :,
has gone Into service
and wishes to sell his tAyasn business
with all eQuipment; located 37 miles from
d. G.. on Waldorf I'd. Emer1o1s7O00.
GUEST HOUSE. room and board: business
for sale: shows splendid pfo0t; best down.
for selling; cash or terms. Box 160-C.
Star.
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Evening star., 1942-11-08
CASHIER.

O12OI11GIt,
N. C.. r. POSTING
MACHINE OPERATOR.
Good Day. permanent position. Bond
Clothes, 1888 F st. NV.
SECRETARY, stenographer,
capable assuming response
bility, 80 to so years age,
handle important work;
steady position; $1,650 year
start, prompt advancement;
old established private firm;
references. Box 267-C, Star.
Evening star., 1942-11-08

OIL BURNER SERVICE
By Expert. M. Oe13.
REFRIGERATORS.
All kinds repaired and overhauled: suar-
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famous New Home seWin9 machine saleo
and service,
THE PALAIe ROYAL DISTRICT 400.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-05-02

ment with past misdemeanors, re-
employing them after their arrest
and after short terms on the chain
gang"
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-05-02
AlcOrn Selected AS
Regional Defense
Information Center

ACORN. Miss. April 25.-Ches-
ter Williams Of the United States
Once OF Education recently select
ed Alcorn A and M. College as a
Regional Defense Information Cen
ter with Robert l.. Jack. Instructor
oi History and English, as an ac-
credited supervisor. President Bell
appointed Raymond Pharr. Assist
ant Librarian, to assist M. Jack.
AS the purpose of the Center is
10 stimulate greater interest in
reading and TO provide materials on
important subjects pertaining TO
the war, the supervisors have Sc
iected section of the college Ii
nrary in which they have on dis
play pamphlets and books on ma
te1ials which will speed our vic
tory effort" They also counsel
students, faculty members. and anv
other interested persons in the
use of these materials.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-05-02
Health Council
Is Organized

A fleaith Council was organized
at the Alexander High School Fri
day morning, April "a, 1912 as a
result OF lecture delivered by
Professor j. NJ. Ragland of Wash
ington, ID G.. on Venereal Diseases.
The general objective was to con-
troll its spread. This is to be done
through the Health Council There
were twenty-six persons present
and ell were eager to push the pro-
gram forward. The organization is
as follows:
Mr.. A. A. Alexander, chairman;
Mrs. Maude Bryant, secretary:
Mrs. Sadie Hill, social protection;
Miss Mary Hendricks, nutrition;
Mr.. T. B. Brown, recreational.
The public is asked to cooperate
with the entire council.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-05-02
Selective Service
Continued from Pare IL

CONTINUED from Page ID
deficiencies are TO be given proper
training along this line, ana made
fit for either military or Some
sort Of war work. Schools will be
started in Bolivar and Yazoo
CounSes in t.H next two weeks.
Complete assistance and coopera-
ton OF the Works Projects Admin
istraSon under Director @. Ed
ward Gatlin has been assured.
With the need for men il the
various war industries, Major Long
pointed out that the voca tiorNl
training program is providing men
TO fill these gaps. The training OF
lose physically hand. capped is
under way in various sections of
me state, and has received a good
response from those Interested in
some line Of war work. Many of
Siese are inactive cases OF tuber-
culoSis.
Stating that many regis rants
"CAe leJcCteC Tor dCClVe military
service because of venereal dis
ease. the medical officer said treat
ments are low being given them at
government expense.
The Rehabilitation of the We
nerea1 dis-ase group is proving
successful with more than 10000
cases now under treatment" Ma ior
Long said.
Under tie physical reha Utilization
program men with disability
winch renders then unsuitable for
active military service are being
prepared Tor medical and dental
correction SO that they may be
rendered ut for entrance into mill
tafy service.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-05-02
Hold Rites For

!. (Coat:nSed from Page ID
men in ali weight classes, inciud-
ing John Wills and Sam Lansford
neavyweignts, and jimmy Gardner
and Philadelphia Jack O'Rrien,
middleweigfts. Oldtimers tell of an
unofficial bout between Blackburn
and Jack Johnson in which the light
weight held his own with the
worlds champion. Langford called
Blackburn one of the greatest figh-
tiers he ever faced.
TWO WHITE CHAMPS
After retiring from the ring ne
became a trainer, sending two of
his pupils to Championships. They
were Bud Taylor, the old Terre
Haute TERROR, batamweight, and
Sammy Mandell, the Rockford
flash, lightweight.
He retired early in 1884 as
trainer and went to PHILADELPHIA
in quest of a new job. He was pre-
vailed upon by Eddie Siegel, white.
who at the time had a financial
interest IN Louis, to take charge of
Joe. The spectacular results are
well known.
JIMMY JOHNSTON
LAUDS BLACKBURN
NEW YORK -(ANP) - JIMMY
Johnston, the boy bandit whose
heavyweight, Abe Simon and Bob
Pastor, have fought Joe Louis for
times, was extravaganza in his
praise of Jack Blackburn when he
learned of the noted trainers
death in Chicago Friday.
Blackburn was one of the great
est lighters l ever saw when he
was young" Johnston said, Later
he was the games greatest trainer
Moreover, he was a fair play train
er. No fighter of his ever did any
touling in the ring. Jack ALWAYS
said that If a man couldn't win on
the square, he ought to be in some
other business
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-05-02
Hard Work


port, the Chief Executive said he
would ask congress for additional
legislation if ne found it necessary
10 attain Our goal"
He declared every American must
cooperate with the anti-inflatior
program if this country is to avert
economic disaster.
Mr.. Roosevelt praised Russia's
crushing offensive against Ger
many and added that America will
find a way to deliver airplanes and
ammunition to China even though
the Japanese ale successful in
cutting off the Burma road.
TRAPPED SOLDIERS IN
FINAL BURMA STAND
WASHINGTON (SNS)- War
officials learned Tuesday night
that trapped Chinese and British
soldiers were making what appear
ed to be ''last-stand defense"
against pressing Japanese in the
Battle of Burma.
The Chinese and British armies
shortened their line Of tire dinfaa-
trymen and shll-scarred tanks de-
Tending Mandalay while the Japa-
nese armored spearneads from the
Shan states advanced on Hsipaw
and Lashio on the all-important
Mandalay-Lashio railway, 130-mile
steel artery in the supply system to
China from the United Nations.
Maymyo, 40 miles east OF Man
dalay on the railroad, was evac-
uated by the Burma civil govern
uIent; the Chinese were moving
essential supplies from bombed,
blazing Lashio. terminus Of the
true mountainous Burma road to
Running, China.
While the roads ahead of the
Japanese drive through the Shan
state, toward the railroad were be-
ing torn up by the Chinese, three
groups Of Chinese troops on this
eastern front, cut off from the
main armies under u. S. Lieuten-
ctilb 0SitCId al UJoCE)ll w. 0tsiAWSh cAi
the Manoalay plains to the west
struck out valiartly to annihilate a
Japanese battlion al Taunggyi.
A Chinese high command COM
munique also reported that Japa-
nese spearheads were being held
for the time being some go miles
below Hsipaw and ITO miles from
Lastlio. at the Mong Sun and
Kongsai Ping, the latter on the
River Salween.
Southwest of Mandalay, q Japa-
nese river fleet was reported
threatening the lower Chindwn
river ports from which steamers
can ply nearly to the borders Of
India and China.
British tanks attached to the
Chinese command in this area
twice hammered the Japanese at
Meiktila, about so miles south
west of Mandalay. ccunterattack-
ing southwark from Wundwin.
Seven japanese tanks were de-
stroyed by Chimes artillery.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-05-02
Men and Women

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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-05-02
Five CarOlinians
Continued from page II

bly,. A verdict of not guilty was
returned On the charge of melting
to riot.
The lynching attempt occurred
last August Is after Winstead was
arrested. About 6 p. m, men in
email groups started gathering
around the courthouse. BY 10. the
mob numbered more than 200
Sheriff M T. Clayton called to
Raleigh and Durham for extra
help. When the mob attempted
to force its way in both the front
and back doors, shots were fired
and tear gas used to disperse the
gathering. The courthouse was
dama0ed and Winstead was re-
moved under heavy guard in the
morning after the lynch spirit had
subsidized.
Work by the state bureau of in
vestigation Is responsible for
bringing the mob leaders to trial.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-05-02
Two Named For

Attorney William Henry Huff led
the fight resulting in the federal
action.
Named TO conduct the probe are
Barry Wright Of Rome, Georgia,
and william Anderson Sutherland
OF Atlanta.
According TO the complaint"
the department of justice said,
"Oglethorpe county court records
show that Cunningham has re-
peatedly charged Negro field hands
who left or escaped his employ
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-05-02
Woman Slayer

r, teontinued from Page y
When bullet from a 38.ca,,tar
plstoi hit her in the jaw and went
through her head.
buster Bruce is said to have been
engaged IN the affair, was shot
in the leg.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-05-02

age. He said he bad been a voter
Tor many, many years. County rec
ords show he registered in 1923
When the voters law was changed
and has been 2 Qualified rcter
since.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-05-02
State Conference
Continued from Page y


Education Director WPA, followed
by a welcome address by President
j. l.. Reddix of jackson College,
with the meeting under the general
direction of DR.. Felix j. Under
wood, Head of the State Board of
Health.
The evening session will be OPEN
ed by Mrs. Lucille Price of the
WPA, followed by DR.. P. H. Easom,
State Department of Education,
who will preside at the session,
which will include a statewide
program presented by Mrs. A. G.
Oliver, Head of the Home Economic
Department of Mississippi.
Music for the occasion will be
furnished by the jackson College
and Tougaloo Choral groups.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-21

keeps it from rising from the
water. What's that?
There are laws in the United
States against bird-nesting, yet
there's no law against birds
nesting. How do you explain
it?
BOLTS IS feet in length and
weighing 80 tons are sometimes
used in the construction of
armor-plate forging presses,
How are they frightened?
Rome is famous as the city
built on seven hills. What
great city was originally built
on seven islands?
Your sweet tooth is the target
of the bonnie concocted by
French gourmets. OF what is
II made?
There's no doubt the song says
"the Campbells are coming
but from whence does it say
they're coming?
We can think Of a continent
named in honor of an Italian
navigator in the service of the
king of Portufal by an obscure
German professor in a French
college. Can you?
ANSWERS on Page 23)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-21

and the door men and without
them the rent Is much cheaper.
ITS only three stories-nO
elevators and that brings the
rent down. If you moved there
perhaps you could give up the
jewelry work and have more
time for Jackie and then he
wouldn't get I'm your way"
Nadia had begun to listen. Sht
said:
But have lease" Then
she sobbed again, and I
wouldn't live in house you
owned"
But I own the one you're in"
Then Miss Shaw went on talk
ing 10 her, sorry for her now
and trying to make amends for
the ducking in the cistern.
After while Nadia stopped
sobbing and sat up and she anC
Miss Shaw began to talk like TIVE
people starting a friendship.
THE ENID
Tomorrov's short story: "NIass
Murder" by Anthony Rud.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-21
knowledge Test
BY DIR. SABINA III. CONNOLLY


Copyright, 1912, by King Features
Name him: (a) Roger ........
from Connecticut, helped draft
Declaration of independence
(b) jefferson ........, presi-
dent of the Confederacy; (c)
Andrew w. .........., secre-
tary of the treasury.
2-What is it called: (a) the book
of the opera; (b) the keyboard
of an organ; (c) instrumental
part accompanying a vocal
solo?
3-What is: (a) Canada's high
way 10 the sea; CD the garden
of the Mediterranean; (c) the
Venice of the north?
What one name should be con-
nected with these words: (a)
vaccination; (b) tuberculosis;
(c) radio?
5-If you were these men how
would you spend your time:
(a) photographer; OBJ carto-
grapher; (c) orographer?
Japan: (a) what was the ruler
called before 1867; (b) when
was the Russo-Japanese war;
(c) what name did the Japa-
nese give 10 Korea7
(Answers on Page 23)