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Evening star., 1942-05-12
Senator Brown Holds
Price-ControI Law
Has Ample Powers
Forum Speaker Declares
No Further Changes
In Bill Should Be Made

The emergency price control law
was defended by Senator Brown,
Democrat. Of Michigan in an address
last night on the National Radio
Forum, arranged by The Star and
broadcast over WMAL and the Blue
Network.
Senator Brown, who steered the
measure through the Senate, de-
clared that, under the circumstances,
considering the necessity for swift
action, the legislation adopted "is as
strong a bill as could have been or
can be obtained" And he added:
While 1 am among those who
would make the fight for certain
Strengthening changes, it is my
frank and considered judgment that
it is best to use the bill as it is
rather than attempt to further
amend it. People speak of the Ca
madam control bill and ask that we
adopt their bill. They forget that
Canada does not have a population
as great as our own State of New
York and that controls which can
be exercised In smaller country
are much more difficult in a country
the size of ours
Two Chief Objections.
"Tne two principal objections to
the present price control btu are
I that q ceiling upon wages Is not
definitely fixed and that 110 per cent
of parity allowed for farm prices Is
too. high. There is in my deliberate
judgment ample administrative
power granted by the bill to control
both Of these elements.
Substantially the same control Of
wages as is given over prices is con-
tanned in the bill. The power to
deal in commodities for the pur-
poses OF affecting production, which
is likewise the power to affect prices,
in my judgment gives the Govern
ment substantial control over COM
modities, which will bring an aver
age of parity to farmers and hold
costs to consumers to that fair and
equitable basis, as established by
Congress"
No Ceiling In Bill.
Senator Brown pointed out:
Contrary to very widely held
impression, the price-control bill
fixes no ceiling or top limitation
upon prices. The bill grants the
price administrator the power to
establish maximum prices or ceilings
and directs him to give due consid-
Grafton to prices prevailing between
October l and Is, 1941, but does not
hold him to that level.
The present general order, which
is the overall price order, permits a
Evening star., 1942-05-12
price maximum above the Octobe

price maximum above the October
lis level Likewise, as to wages.
section / of the bill directs the War
Labor Board and all other depart
ments Of the Government having to
do with wages to stabilize fair and
equitable wages. Any fair construc-
ton Of this power as to time would,
of course, be that they should be
stabilized in relation to prices.
Neither as to prices or wages is
the administrative agency given a
definite ceiling or floor. but both
are directed to fix and stabilize
prices and wages on a fair and
equitable basis. Personally do not
know of any better method of ham
ding the matter. No informed wit
ness, editor or commentator upon
the subject asks for a ceiling on
prices or wages by law There must
be f1exibility. Definite standards
are laid down in the bill"
Some justification.
Senator Brown added: with re-
spect to the higher limitation on
farm prices at ITO per cent, the
arguments made by those who
urged ITO per cent parity were many
and varied: some sound, in my
judgment, and some unsound. The
most appealing was that limitation
Of 100 per cent of parity which the
administration and the Congress
have set as a definite standard for
farm prices would not be reached
on the average throughout the year
If the highest price to which a farm
product could go was parity, If the
highest price fixed was parity. An
unbiased view (and I think I was
unbiased) must recognize that there
is some justification for this argu-
ment. L, with considerable reluc-
tance, having In mind the neces-
sity for the legislation, accepted
this principle.
Perhaps 1t is too liberal, but it Is
my Judgment that, properly admin
istrated, another power possessed by
the Government can hold prices
substantially at parity average,
which is what the farmer asks. This
is the power of the Government to
effect prices by the use of its pres
emily held stocks of various COM
modities, principally cotton, wheat
and corn, and its power to buy or
sell further stocks of these and other
commodities. A bitter battle
throughout the entire consideration
Of the bill resulted in the retention
Of these powers. These powers now
rest in the Government and are be-
ing used"
110To Rise in Last War.
Pointing out that during the last
war prices rose ITO per cent between
1914 and their collapse after the
war, Senator Brown predicted that
with reasonable enforcement Of the
price control and war powers acts,
taxation, rationing and savings
can keep prices at general level
below 135 per cent of their general
level in August of 1899, when the
second World War started"
While he did not mean, he ex-
planned, that prices might not go
higher, he expressed confidence they
would be held below dangerous
levels. "If we do So" he said, "a
collapse like that of the last post
war period will not occur"
Evening star., 1942-05-12
Dr.. Irwin H. Neff Dies
BIRMINGHAM. Mich.

bIrSIWIINNIt1ArN, MICII, Ndy II VI
DIR. Irwin H. Neff, 73, neurologist
and psychiatrist, died yesterday aft
er brief illness. DR.. Neff, a native
Of Baltimore. founded the Norfolk
(MassJ State Hospital in 1910. He
attended University of Maryland
and John Hopkins University and
served as major in the First World
War.
Evening star., 1942-05-12
Miss Katherine Seeerson
Funeral Services Held

Miss Katherine G. Segerson, life
long resident Of the District, who
died Saturday at her home. 3o53 p
street NV. was buried today in
Holy Rood Cemetery. Requiem mass
was celebrated at 8 am. at Holy
Trinity Church, Thirty-sixth and o
streets NV.
Miss Segerson, daughter of the
late Christopher and Mary Segerson,
was born in Georgetown and at
tended Georgetown Visitation Con-
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vent. She was actively associated
with charitable organizations In
Georgetown and Capitol Hill for
over a half century. Miss Segerson
is survived by sister. Miss Nellie
Segerson.
Evening star., 1942-05-12
Boettcher Gets Army
Air Force Commission

By the Associated Press.
DENVER. May IL. - Charles
Boettcher II, Denver capitalist, has
been commissioned a first lieutenant
in the Army Air Force and leaves
today for Miami Beach, Fla. for
specialist training. He expects to
be assigned to a supply depot.
1t. Boettcher, 40, was abducted in
a sensational kidnapping case in
Denver in 1888 and released after
payment of S60,000 ransom.
Evening star., 1942-05-12

Handsome Is as handsome does.
Enhance your beauty by buying
War bonds.
Evening star., 1942-05-12
UarhH nf Chunks

BUNYEA, HUBERT. We wish to e8-
press our deepest appreciation and thanks
TO our many friends for their kind mes
pages of sympathy at the passing of our
HUSBAND and father HUBERT BUNYEA.
WIFE AND CHILDREN
FAWSETT, ROBERT c. We wish to ex-
press our deepest appreciation and thanks
to our many friends for their kind mes
cages OF sympathy.
sETT. EDWARD H. FAWSETT.
SACHS, LOUIS. The wife and family
81 the late LOUIS SACHS wish to express
their sincere gratitude to relatives and
irlends for their kind deeds and their kind
expressions of sympathy at the time of
their bereavement. THE FAMILY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-29

The song leader of the convention is Rev. L. Theron French, pastor of the Windsor Avenue Congregational church, Hartford.
 A portion of the afternoon ses- sions will be given over to greetings, reports of the state officers and the annual election.
 Rev. Harley E. Nelson. pastor of the Willimantic Baptist church and leader of the Willimantic Mems Bi- ble class, will give a talk, Why a Mems Bible Class?"
 The address of the afternoon will be on "The Man and His Church" and will be given by Rev. J. Melvin Prior, minister of the Central Bap- tist church, Hartford. While MT. Prior was serving his fifth. year as pastor of the First Baptist church in BridgeportS he was called to the Hartford church last May. MT. Prior was associate leader of the Every mans Bible class in Bridgeport for several years. He is well known In the Bible class movement.
 4 turkey dinner will be served in several of the Hartford churches at 5:30 for the delegates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-29
Mems Bible Classes
 Hold Convention
Carl FrOeich to Conduct Prayer Meeting at Baptist
 Church, Hartford, November IA

The convention committee Is plan ming for large delegations from many sections of Connecticut.
 F. B. F1oria, 1S1 Coleman road, Wethersfield, is chairman of the general convention committee; Clar- ence A. Barry, 63 Ansonia street, Hartford, secretary and treasurer, and Wallace E. Frohock, PAS New bury street, Hartford, is in charge of registrations.
 The State Federation of Mems Bible Glasses was organized in 1925 in Bridgeport. During all these years 1t has endeavored to encourage the study of the Bible and promote Christ's way of life.
 In these days of world trouble, men are beginning to realize that the real solution to the problems that confront the world at the pres- ent time will come only as men ad- here to the Scripture and put into practice the teachings of Christ.
 The evening service will be open to the general public and Dr. How ard w. Perrin of Providence will be the speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-29

Mahaney Harris, and others.
 Senator Michael V. BIansfleld was the toastmagter. Mrs. Linda Fal- zone, president, was in charge of ar arrangements for the affair. Miss Doris Jacaruso was one of the guests.
 Mayor Patten assailed Congress man Joseph E. Talbot, Republican candidate for Congress, stating that Mir. Talbot was claiming credit for accomplishments not his own.
 Mrs. Woodhouse urged that every voter in the state go to the polls next Tuesday, whatever his party,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-29
ALL MIXED UP

Robert ummlngs, Star Of Warner nros,' "pFsneess 0'n0ugke.s who got his first film ehance by fAking himself as an established Mngisah actor, made his fiTst real film hia as a Southern esfeeF in 50 Red the H0as.s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-29
LABOR PROBLEMS
 MORAL PROBLEMS
Rev. Joseph DOnnelly De- fends Priests Right to
 Discuss Subject

'1t is primarily because the church is concerned with the bus mess of saving souls that 1t is in- tensely interested in labor and in the conditions of the laboring man." said Rev. Joseph F. Donnelly, director of the Waterbury Catholic Labor institute, at the first session of the institute last night at Cath olic high school.
 The church, Father Donnelly as- serted, was established for the pur- pose of assisting men to attain eternal salvation. and hence is N- tally concerned with any factor which would prevent this end. Labor conditions and their effects very often hinder men from the salvation of their souls. he said. For that reason, he continued, la- bor problems are moral problems and as such give the church and the priest right to talk on labor"
 Father Donnelly outlined the his- tory of social conditions of the working man, beginning with the rise of the Roman empire and trac- ing the developments made through the centuries to our modern capl- talism. The church, he pointed out, has throughout the years been the great champion of the cause of labor to preserve for 1t the sanee- tity which Christ gave labor by coming into the world the foster son of a poor carpenter.
 Tn defending the right ot any clergyman to discuss labor prob. lens, the priest cited the encyelieAl Of Pope Leo XIII, Issued in ieei The Pontln maintained that the state could not logically deny men'i right to organize, since the pTsns clpele Of the labor union is the same one on which the existence of the state Is founded. "the tendency oi men 10 live in society,"" said Father Donnelly.
 In eonaemning suh.standayd co. eial conditions, which, he aald, arl an too prevalent in this country the priest insisted that the ehuych ls taking CD active part only C polnt out 'thAt these things ari evil and must be corrected" xf thl church were to maintain an atta' tude Of indifference to such prob lens. he concluded. she would tai aboth ln her duty to God and to thi children Of God"
 The seFslon. attended ny mort than l2b employees cg WateFnuf' industries and representatives o
 sya ns the elty's c. \. O. unions wna closed wilh a lively dlseusSiol Of many of the critical subjects oov' cred hy Father p0nnelly ln his dls ! ennTga.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-29

THURSDAY, Oct. 29 3:45 p. m. Sprague school: Junior first aid class; Mrs. Law. renee Farrell and Alice Fitzpatrick. FRIDAY, Oct. 30 TOO p. m. Medical Building: Chase Co.,; Standard first aid class; Emil Albecker. 7:30 p. m. Duggan school; Stand ard first aid class: Charles A. Williams and staff. T:S0 p. m. Elks hall; Standard first aid class; Mrs. Mary Norgren and staff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-29
JOSEPH DORFMAN'S
 CASE OVER ONE DAY

Joseph Dorfman, S4, of 65 Eliza beth stret,t meat dealer, who was arrested last night by Detec- tive lieut.. John Calvin on a war rant charging theft, was granted Q continuance until tomorrow in mu- nicipal court today.
 Police said Dorfman is accused of stealing $10O worth of meat. The complaint was made by another meat dealer, Andrew Washeuko.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-29

Australia has . campaign soF government control og horse gncing,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-29

The 17th annual state convention of the State Federation of Mems Bible classes will be held in the Central Baptist church, 457 Main street, Hartford, on Saturday, No- vember IA from 1 to 9 p. m.
 The convention will open with registration of delegates at p. m.
 Carl Froelich of Waterville will have charge of the prayer meeting at 1:30 o'clock.
 Joel E. Ramette, assistant minis ter of music of the entertaining church, will give an organ recital at 1:45.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-29
ITALIAN WOMEN
 SPONSOR RALLY.
Patten Says Talbot Claim- ing Credit for AccOm-
 pIishments Not His

The annual prediction rally of the Italian American women's Democratic club at The Elton last night, was addressed by a number of state and local candidates. A large crowd attended.
 Among the speakers were Mayor Vincent A. Scully, congressional candidate Mayor William Patten of Torrington, Secretary of State Chase Going Woodhouse, Nicholas Mona, candidate for state treasurer; Judge Patrick Healey, Mrs. Nora
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-29
UNsUNG HEROES

Among the uncredited perfor- mances of Warner Bros George Washington Slept Here, are those of the technical experas who ar- ranged a series of pipes that would simulate fresh-water springs for anybody except Jack Benny.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-29
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-29
PIGS IS PIGS

Hollywood-ln a fight scene with James Craig. in RKO Radios "Sev- en Miles from Alcatraz, actor por- traying a Nazi spy doesn't speak merely grunts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-29
Civilian Defense
 Calendar

Notices for this column must
 be sent to the Mayors office at least three days in advance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-29

RabauI, Big Jap supply base for fighting in New Guinea and the SOlOmOns, is a frequent target of American and Australian bombers seeking to stop the enc en1y's drives at their source. In recent raids, allied bOmbers have set big fires at Rabaul sup ply dumps.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
Mrs. Gragg Talks on "Dictators"
At Mother>Daughter Banquet

The Little EDUCATORS" in the
Homes was a menace that Mrs.
Rosa Gragg warned parents to
guard against in her talk as guest
speaker for the annual Mother and
Daughter banquet at the Presby-
terrain church on last Friday night.
She outlined Civilian Defense OPP
portunities for mothers as home air
raid warders, nurses and other de-
Tense work. She also gave much
valuable information on the duties
OF parents and the proper raising OF
children. The speaker was intro
duced by Mrs. Anna Lewis.
Miss Dorothy Grier made a very
fitting response to the speech. Two
recitations pertaining TO mothers
were given by Miss Dorothy Quar-
ker and Miss Dorothy Grier. There
was also community singing and
remarks by the pastor, the Rev.
William Molbon and Mrs. Nellie
Thompson, the president of the La
dies Aid society under whose au-
spices the affair was given. Mrs.
Emma Stewart was mistress Of
ceremonies.
A very appetizlrg menu OF creole
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
SACRED


A very pleasant hour and half
was spent by those who attended
the monthly sacred concert given
laet Sunday night by Scott ME
church Senior choir. The featured
soloist. Mrs. Ruby Philpot. who has
a lovely deep. full contralto voice.
sang six numbers. the most pleas
ing OF which was Verdi's 20 Don
Fatalc" Silent as Night by Bohm
and Bird Song at Eventde' by
Coates. The singer Is voice pu-
Pill OF Mrs. Y. Maddox and mem
her Of the Detroit Negro Opera
chorus.
Also featured on the program
was Mrs. Fannie White Pooles. well
known for her interpretations OF
humorous readings. Her two reci-
tations and encores convulsed the
audience with laughter as usual
Two numbers. an anthem. Great
and Marvellous" by Gaul and a
spiritual by the choir were well
rendered, under the direction OF
Mrs. Mile Hypson. the church or
Ranist and director.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
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Air Rad
Pictures

Members and friends Of the De-
troit Musicians association were
interested spectators Monday eve
ming OF air raid sound motion pic
lures in the club rooms OF the De-
troit Associated Clubs OF Women.
Ramon Scruggs. representative
OF the Michigan Bell Telephone
company. had charge OF the show
ing. accompanying the exhibition
with an interesting and instructive
account OF salient things to do done
II and when an air raid comes to
Detroit.
Preceding the showing OF pic
lures. Mrs. Lillian Johnson, fnan-
cial secretary OF DINA. acting in the
capacity as hostess. presented Mrs.
Roger l.. Woodley. pianist. and
Luther Harvin. vocalist. Follow
ing the cloee OF the program Mrs.
Johnson. assisted by Mrs. Mayme
Grimes, Mrs. Maude williams. Miss
Agnetta Cheatham. Mrs. Woodley
and Emerson Craig. served a light
collation. TO those in attendance.
Among the 80 or more in atten-
dance were visitors including Mrs.
Cora Farmer. Midland. Mich: Mr..
and Mrs. webster Harris. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Harvey Hill. Mrs. Ethel
Fuqua. Mrs. Emma Stewart and
Mr.. and Mrs. Chisholm.
Fred Hart williams. president OF
DINA announced that June /. the
election OF officers Of the associa-
ton will be held.
Mrs. Mile Hynson, chairman OF
Junior and Youth branch, DINA,
stated that Sunday afternoon. May
81, at 4 o'clock a recital will be
given by the Junior group. There
will be no admission charge. The
affair Is to be held in the Blue
Room OF the YWCA, Elizabeth and
st. Antoine streets.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
Stacks Must
Go, Or?
BY FRED II. WILLIAMS

I'VE liked the girls the way they
were" said young Dick Bannow,
son OF Mt. Clemens postmaster and
senior in the Resort City's high
school. Further iterated the Ban
now boy by wearing Stacks they
destroy the air OF femninity which
helps make high school endur-
able
Twenty pals OF Mister Bannow
think likewise and all threaten TO
wear skirts unless the gals Of Mt.
Clemens high get back into the
garments indicative OF their sex.
For ourselves we are willing
TO meet the seniors OF Mt. Clemens
High school halfway. We do not
mind 'em in Stacks girlies-
providing they possess those lines
OF symmetry which make the wear
ing OF Stacks TO us, "endurable."
To the girls OF Detroit. in and
out OF school. we would suggest
not 10 completely give up wearing
Stacks but they can do a great and
lasting good II they would boycott
all the funny-looking wearers of the
big Apple" top-pieces. erroneous
" designated az hats. and the equal
ly ridiculous young boys and young
men who "unadorn" themselves by
wearing the atrociously fashioned
"peg-topped" pants. II the cuiies
will do this they will be perform
ing not only n civic and esthetic
deed but a great patriotic duty for
this community
Any OF the glamorettes who per-
form such service We will present
them with bouquet Of ceris car
rots from our very own Victory
Garden.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
By LEILA NAE HENDRICKS

The City Association OF Women's
clubs held the final meeting OF the
| club year Friday afternoon at the
| cub house on Brush street. Mrs.
| Rosa Gragg. president OF the asso-
|,ialion, presided.
Highlighting the meeting, be-
| sldes various reports. we're the
PRESENTATIONS OF the Rosa Gragg
First Aid unit by Mrs. Evelyn Os-
borne. 81 ladies' finished this course
Of the club house and named the
group IN honor OF Mrs. Gragg, and
he appointment OF committees by
the president and outline OF duties.
Some OF the appointees were: Mrs.
Evelyn Osborne, pianist; Mrs. Et-
IA Foster Taylor. chaplain: Mrs.
Josephine Vincent, historian: Mrs.
Fanneue Norris, Burrell Carter and
f,5Ta Sadior. club journal. Mrs.
Ada Johnson, parliamentarian:
Mrs +. +. Dawson, chairman OF ad-
rsry council: Leila Mae Hen
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
Is Years Tell
OF SulliVans
Travels

Mr.. and Mrs. James Sullivan cele-
brated their fifth wedding anniver-
sary May 3. The amusements led
off with interesting games OF bridge
followed by palatable dinner and
ended with dancing until. Music
was furnished by the Fost Speed
orchestra OF New York City.
Mrs. Sullivan was lovely in a
gown OF white lace over satin.
Gifts were abundant and many tok-
ent and messages OF congratula-
tions were received from Chicago
and Eyanson. Ill.
Attending the gay affair were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Whitehead
Mrs. Allie Marie Sorrell. Mr.. Ma
son. Mrs. Norris, Miss Bessie Sor-
rell. Mr.. Henry. James r. Trap
OF Chicago and Mr.. and Mrs. Cock
Tipson.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
Business Club
Gives Variety
Party

The Detroit Business and Pro-
fessional women's club met on
last Tuesday evening with Mrs.
Brown, 6375 Beechwood as hoet-
ess. The meeting was conducted by
the vice president. Mrs. Kate FL
lott.
The variety card party was very
successful under the guidance OF
the Activity committee headed by
Miss Lillian Cazenave as chairman,
assisted by Mrs. Ragan and other
members OF the club. A special pro-
gram is being planned by the Pro-
gram committee for the next and
last seasonal meeting Of the year
All friends will be invited TO at
tend. Watch this column for an
nouncements.
Kate Elliott. is vice president;
Frances Ely. reporter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
Association Of Women's
Clubs Hold Final Meet

bricks. publicity: Mesdames Gwen
dolyn Glover and CLANCY. super
visors OF Girls clubs: Mrs. Mae
Greenlaw, mother, home and child:
Mrs. Emma Reid. education: Mrs.
Julia Critz, membership: Mrs. Mil
lie Hynson, music: Miss Elizabeth
Gulley. legislation: Mrs. Jerene
Macklin, ways and means; club
house committe consists OF Mes
danes Jean walker, chairman; l..
Brown, A. f. Thomas and Mable
Moore.
There we're many more commit
tees, such as landscaping, library,
kitchen and lounge equipment that
space will not permit US to men
ton.
An oil portrait OF Mrs. Gragg will
be hung in the club house. Mrs.
Maude White Is chairman Of the
committe, assisted by Mrs. lone
Harris. Mrs. white introduced
Booker Helm, sculptor, who pre-
scented some OF his artistic work.