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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-11-27
California Dam, Fourth
Biggest, About Finished

SACRAMENTO, CALF. = Con-
crete pouring is complete on Friant
dam, fourth largest structure of its
kind in the world and an important
cog in California's huge central val
leys project.
A total of 2,130, 480 cubic yards Of
concrete went into the project,
which dams 10000 acre feet Of
water to be used as a cushion for
seasonal high water originating in
the upper San Joaquin river and
for irrigation in central California
counties.
Rising 800 feet above its base,
the dam is $3.50 feet long at its
crest. The base is 265 feet wide.
Although concrete pouring has
stopped, work on the structure is
not yet complete, according to Dis
trict Engineer r. S. Calland of the
United States bureau of reclama-
ton. Work will continue for some
weeks on installation and painting
of metal work, backfill and cleanup
operations. Another several months
will be required for drilling of grout
holes in the dams foundation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-11-27
The Clean and Neat Girl
Is the One Who Appeals

Girls who give evenings at COM
munity centers to entertain men in
uniform, discover that to do the
rhunba isn't enough to insure pop
ularity with boys in khaki and blue.
To dance well is an asset of course,
but it counts lots more when the girl
herself is a dainty partner, whose
appearance from head-to-foot i'm
plies wholesome acquaintance with
soap and water. In army or navy
life, boys quickly develop a deep
respect for cleanliness which makes
them critical of anyone whose stand
ard in, this respect is not high.
Especially in hot summer months
the girl who wants to be genuine
ly pleasant dance partner must be
careful about soap-and-water clean
illness. In every detail she should
be as though she had just stepped
from her bath-which, indeed, is
just what she must do. She would
have a poor opinion herself of any
soldier who came to a dance straight
from maneuvers without a shower
and change, and the rule applies
Just the same to her.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-11-27
WESTERN ELECTRIC AWARDED
COVETED ARMY-NAVY 'E" FOR
EXCELLENCE in PRODUCTION

first companies to be given the joint
Army-Navy production banner. The
order for the award covers greater
number of war workers, in the three
factories, than have ever before been
granted the new award at one time.
Western Electric's products go to
war. in many forms. Their radios
guide Army and Navy planes and
coordinate tanks in mechanical opera
lions. Field telephones, wires and
switchboards come from these great
factories for the Army's use. Western
Electric equipment goes to sea in the
shape Of radios for Coast Guard ships
and Navy torpedo boats as well as
specially designed telephones and
announcing systems for battleships.
In recalling the company's partici-
patton in former wars, Mr.. Stoll dis
closed that America had been at war
with the Kaiser's Germany for barely
month when the Signal Corps handed
Western Electric's Engineering De-
partment one of the most important
tasks in the company's history. The
job: to give radio voices and ears to
the fighting planes of World War I
and do it fast. Only three months
later, on August %, 1917, at Langley
Field, Virginia, the now historic
demonstration was staged Of practical
communication by radiotelephone
between ground station and a plane
in fight.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-11-27

The Western Electric Company has
Just been awarded the new combined
Army Navy "E" for Exceptional per-
Torrance" in the production of war
communications equipment. This
award comedies with the twenty-fifth
anniversary of the first demonstration
by engineers of the company of two
way radiotelephone communication
between an airplane and the ground.
In announcing the award Under
Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson
stated in letter to C. G. Stoll, presi-
dent, that western Electric men and
women Of Hawthorne, Kearny and
Point Breeze plants are making an
outstanding contribution to victory.
Their practical patriotism stands as
an example to all Americans, and they
have reason to be proud of the record
they have set"
In speaking for the organization,
which in peace time is the manufac-
turer for the Bell System, and today a
wartime arsenal Of communications
for our armed forces, Mr.. Stoll replied,
that western Electric men and
women are honored by this recogni-
ton of their industry and patriotism,
and I am sure these flags flying above
our plants will be an incentive to in
creased effort by each member of the
Western Electric organization.
Western Electric was among the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-11-27
ODT Tire Rating Exceeded
By Many Livestock Trucks

AS a rubber saving measure more
than half the livestock trucks
checked in a recent study at the
Chicago Union Stock Yards hauled
loads that equalled or exceeded ODT
rated tire load capacities both to
and from market, according to R. C..
Ashby, chief in livestock marketing,
University of Illinois college of ag-
riculture, who made the study.
Of the 226 trucks, us, or almost
81 per cent of them, hauled loads
both ways that equalled or exceeded
the ODT rating, he reported.
One hundred of the trucks, about
rs per cent of them, hauled 100 per
cent or more of capacity on one
trip but less than rs per cent of
capacity on the other. There were
only 81 trucks, or about 22 per cent,
that hauled less than 100 per cent
of capacity both ways. On inbound
trips 1872 of the trucks, or 81 per
cent, hauled loads exceeding 100 per
cent of rated tire capacity.
Truckmen estimated they could
continue hauling for nine months
with their present rubber. This
was the average for all 226 trucks,
based upon mileage expectancy for
their poorest tires.
Results of similar surveys for the
National Stock Yards, Peoria, ILL.,,
and the Springfield, ILL.,, markets will
be available soon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-11-27
MRS. BLANK" CALLS
THE WRONG NUMBER

"Mrs. Blank" sure she had called
the right number, was bit nettled
when wrong number" answered.
When on her second try she had ne
better success, she was angry. But
suddenly she thought, "T wonder if
the number is 1882 or 9372?" Look
ing in the directory, she found it was
neither Of these, but 9273.
Wrong number in mind" is shown
to be the largest single cause Of wrong
number difficulties, according to tele-
phone engineers. Memory plays
strange tricks. Confusion Of numerals
is a common experience, even in num-
bers which one calls frequently. Many
telephone users solve this problem by
keeping at hand personal list of the
numbers they often call, rechecking
them for accuracy with each new
directory issued.
The fewer wrong numbers, the bet
ter of course for both telephone callers
and telephone company. A wrong
number wastes the time both of the
caller and the "other fellow" Avoid
ing this as far as possible is especially
important these days when the need
for fast and accurate service is so ex-
tensive in all the war activities.
Besides errors of memory, wrong
numbers result from hasty dialing,
which is apt to cause the caller to
add or transpose numerals or letters;
others result from incorrect use of the
equipment, as when caller, realizing
he has made a mistake, redials with
out first hanging up to release the
mechanism. Errors in calls from
manual telephones often result from
poor enunciation as well as from poor
memory.
The vast majority Of callers are &C.
curate and experienced in their use Of
either dial or manual equipment, the
telephone company reports, and this
contributes substantially to the quality
4 ths service fes Tie gsDaRsl pnh|lA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-11-27

"Tkree little fishes" employed by
Western Electric, being given a
change of diet and bit of ertrG
recognition for their labor.
long an advocate of "the right man
for the right job" philosophy, believes
that it has in these three little fish
employees eminently suited to their
assignment.
These three little fish are now doing
their bit in speeding the production Of
telephone equipment. Their job is to
eat the minute plants which might
otherwise cloud the windows Of the
tank used for testing sample solu-
tions Of the cellulose acetate that is
an important part of switchboard
lamps.
+ Before Sadie, Reuben and Oscar
were telephone employees, the test
tank clouded so frequently that ready
observation was impeded. Each week
the tank had to be drained, cleaned
and refilled. Now the goldfish are
actually performing a time-saving
service for the men and women who
make telephones.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-11-27
Keeping Children Cool

Many children who in past sum-
mers went daily in the family car
to nearby brook, beach, or swim
ming pool, are unable to do so this
year. Parents may be put to it to
find ways of keeping youngsters
cool and contented, yet if there is a
bathtub or shower the cooling off
will not be difficult. A splash in the
tub may be poor substitute for the
vigorous exercise of swimming, but
Il is a thoroughly effective means
Of soothing hot or perspiring bodies.
1t has at least one advantage over
the old swimming hole, for when
soap is used, the bath cleanses as
well as cools. If daily or twice-daily
periods In tub or shower are offered
to children as q real privilege, and
Il play is permitted before or after,
youngsters win welcome the bath
and look forward to it with eager
ness.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-11-27
Edison's Old Machinery
Tapped in Metal Drive

WEST ORANGE, N. THE per-
sonal storehouse of Thomas A. Edi-
son, in which the inventor worked
from 1888 until his death, has been
tapped in the national metal salvage
drive. Old machinery had been
stored there, much of it valuable
iron and steel, the West Orange In
dustrial salvage committee am
nounced. More than 475,000 pounds
OF metal was collected from The
company. z~~
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-11-27
THREE LITTLE FISH
"DRAFTED" FOR
TELEPHONE JOB

The Western Electric Company has
put goldfish to work in its vast Haw-
thorne telephone manufacturing plant
near Chicago, Illinois. The company,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-11-27

Push Cotton Protection
The tariff board Of India has rec
commended further protection for the
cotton textile industry.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-11-27

y Admiral Darlan takes the reins
in North Africa. He has been rushed
from the helm to the horse and
haggxs
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-11-27
Rest ana

''Nature Is the art Of Cod Sir
SThenss RroWnss ...,..... 80
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-11-27

HCC ule uatlOn B
health was an
nounced in an
open letter from
President Roose-
welt to Manpower
Director McNutt.
Then, DR.. Thorn
as Parran, direc-
tor 0f fho TT &
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-11-27

Oregon initiated the national
movement for direct primaries.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-11-27

Laval and Benito seem to be try
ing to Guido one another to boost
the average that Rernum put ct one
= Minute,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-11-27

reason Is that married men. with
responsibilities, do less drinking and
Gadding abeeA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-11-27

Endorsing governmental efforts to
reduce social vice in the vicinity Of
army camps and war plants, the
W.C.T.U. recalled recently what
many experts have stated:
Liquor is the hand-maiden Of So
cia1 vice."
The governments attempt to
eradicate the social diseases to pro-
Evening star., 1942-04-20
Two Valdina Derby Horses
Turn In Good Workouts
D, the Associated Press.

b the Associated Press.
LOUISVILLE, April 2o.-Two OF
z. F. Woodwards Valdina Farms
Kentucky Derby entries, Valdina
Orphan and Hollywood. not only
pleased Traink Frank Catrone, but
set railbirds talking at their work
outs here today.
Valdina Orphan, although tagged
down at the mile and pulled into
q gallop during the final eighth. did
the best IL miles reported in Ken
lucky this spring.
The 3-yesr -old colt did the quar-
ter in 0:25h, the half in 0:50H.
the three-ouarters in l:l5&, the
mile in 1:41h. and the Ia miles
in 1:S5.
The imported Hollywood did the
quarter in 0:26. the half in o:52. the
three-quarters in 1:16is, the mile in
l:42h and the rs miles in l:56.
Evening star., 1942-04-20
Hull Back From Rest in South,
Louds Speed Of War Effort

will win this war. Victory will come
sooner and with vast saving in
suffering, in life. and in property
in proportion as every man and
woman in this country and in each
OF the United Nations realizes the
extreme danger from the purposes
of the worst barbarian leaders in
all history. who plan to conquer
and brutally subjugate the world
by methods of unparalleled saw
agery.
Victory will be hastened by every
additional ounce Of effort which
each one of us puts forth in sit
uation that is as threatening as if
his own house were on fire.
1T will be delayed and will in
volve an incslculable and unneces-
sary increase in suffering and in
losses with any weakening of such
realization and with any tagging in
effort and eXertion.
II am confident that our Nation
and all those who are with us have
only one watch word: To move for
ward today-not tomorrow.
With this will TO victory, free
men the world over will triumph
over the forces of barbarism"
Mr.. Hull spent two months in the
South on orders of his physician.
Evening star., 1942-04-20
disqualification
Continued From First PseeD

dering relief to injured persons,
without cost to O. c. D. workers.
The new blackout bill gives the
Commissioners broad and somewhat
dictatorial powers. 1t permits them
to make regulations necessary for
protection of persons and property
without regard to provisions OF any
other law. It permits them to make
such rules as they deem necessary
to carry out the authority thus
granted. 1t empowers them TO use
for these broad purposes any en-
ployes of the District government
as they may deem necessary.
Pay 50 Per Cent Of Value.
The Commissioners are allowed to
requisition, enter upon, take pos
session of, and use any private prop
erty and any rights therein for the
location, installation, maintenance
and operation of defense facilities
When such requisition is made, the
Commissioners are authorized to
ascertain the value of the property
and to pay for such governmental
use. They would be permitted to
take immediate possession and use
of the private property and pay so
per cent of the estimated value.
A second bill introduced by Chair
man Randolph would permit the
District TO compromise inheritance
and estate taxes in cases of con-
flicting claims OF domicile. Mr..
Keech explained that Legislation of
this character has been enacted in
several States and is, in my judg-
ment. forward step. Non-existence
of such statutory authority fire.
quently results in lengthy and costly
litigation, and it is not unusual that
descendent is held 10 be domiciled
in two jurisdictions, in which event
double taxation necessarily follows
Evening star., 1942-04-20
FOURTH RACE-POMPA NE
GRl, FREE DOUBLE, AR

for Jamaica, Long Island, where he
will compete in the Wood Memorial
Saturday afternoon. Because Jockey
George Woolfe is remaining here
to ride Challedon in the Philadel-
phia Handicap, Saturdays closing
feature, Maurice Peters has been
engaged to pilot Colchis In the Wood
Memorial. Following this event
Colchis will be returned to Pimlico
for the Preskness May o.
Ben Whitaker's Requested also
left today for Jamaica to run in the
Wood.
Al Shelhamer hss been engaged
to ride Charles S. Howard's Midland
in the Philadelphia Handicap.
Midland will be top weight at l24
pounds. Challedon has been as
signed l22 pounds.
Evening star., 1942-04-20
picture on Page XII
by III. Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
Secretary of State Hull returned
TO his desk today after an absence
OF more than two months and ex-
pressed satisfaction over the prog
ress of this country's war effort.
particularly in the production OF
war supplies for the fighting fronts"
The slogan of the United Nations,
Mr Hull told his first press con-
ference since February 4. must be
TO move forward today-not to-
morrow"
The text of Mr.. Hulls statement
follows:
Il have observed with keen sat-
isfaction the splendid showing made
in the whole war effort of the coun-
try during recent months and par
ticularly in the production OF war
supplies for the fighting fronts.
The greatly expanded volume of
output is far larger than was even
hoped for the first of the year. This
increased production. placed in the
hands OF our fighting forces. will
both hasten and make certain the
utter defeat of our enemies.
The United Nations, of which we
are one, will win this war. Victory
Evening star., 1942-04-20
Patents
Continued From First PageD

sion in special instances. and I. C.
l., Darmstadt (Rohm and Haas,
and I. G. Farben remained out OF
the American market"
Mr. Hutchinson said the British
government actually paid royalties
to German firms after the two coun-
tries were at war. This happened,
he explained, because of British
purchases in the United States,
which necessitated use Of materials
on which German plants held ex-
elusive patents.
Questioned by Senator Lucas,
Democrat, of Illinois, Mr.. Hutchin-
son said there was no documentary
evidence" that the British govern
ment realized its funds were going
to Germany.
Pact Registration Proposed.
While the committee was holding
hearings on bill which would au-
thoriZe Government seizure of
patents needed for the war program,
Senator Mead, Democrat, of New
York proposed enactment OF legisla-
ton requiring public registration of
cartel agreements between American
and German firms with the Justice
Department.
Senator Mead said in a statement
that testimony before the Senate
Defense Investigating Committee
had disclosed that cartel agreements
artifcially restricted the volume of
production in vital war
German companies. on the other
hand. he contended. were permitted
a free hand outside the American
domestic market and consequently
had stepped up their production of
such materials.
This not only impaired our ability
TO carry out the war program" Sen
ator Mead said. but It also tended
to restrict the growth and progress
OF American industry by maintain
ing an artificiany high price level
and low volume of production in
fields where progress must be made
if the United States Is TO continue 10
lead the world ~ an industrial na-
ton"
Evening star., 1942-04-20
Labor
Continued From First Page

ton was anxious for action as quick
ly as possible, said he saw obvious
justification for waiting for execu-
tive recommendation but proposed
that the chamber pass Senator Con-
naly's motion at once and then lay
the leglsla ton aside until after the
Presidents recommendation were
received
Senator Connany said he feared
this would complicate the parlia-
mentary situation with regard to in
tervening business.
The Senate Labor Committee,
meanwhile, delayed final action on a
possible substitute labor bill by
Senator Ball. Republican. OF Min
nesota. which administration lead
ers had indicated they might accept
II Senator Connally's measure were
forced 70 q vote In the Senate.
Evening star., 1942-04-20
Rocine Results
How're de Sruce

FIRST RACE-Purse. $1,000. speeia
weights maiden 2-yesr-olds "a furlonss
DrlT.n Div snS. tcfssiePdj 1850 So
Mae James Campbell 90
Time. 81 i-S
Also rsn-Mss Islam. M.neisvs Trin-
Liberty Jr. War Master. Silver Run
SECOND RAcE-Pur... 81 200 claim
ms 3-yesr-olds and ur fuIlonss
1er-Lin Mecomon $40 s?3o SO
Fold s~ier Schmidt go
Also ran-onIy Boy. Cat, Post. Las;
Bet, spsns, Sir Novice. Nsvlsstion, hiss
Daily Double paid 1855 40
THIRD RACE-PurSe. 81 600; elsirins
4-year -olds snd up. furlonEs
clinsendssl tRs'ersc' cid $50 a4n go
Nick Pslumbo) $50 4Oo
Sir Kid lMcComosl so
Also rsn-Bufflshs.d Nijinsky. Aitz..
Zosters. Hi-Blazs savitsr. calo,te, Pitts
eursh ano wisbech-
FOURTH EACE-Purse. $1,000, claim
inE; 4-year-ol6s; a furionGS
Imperial Impy (5erE) l38 8o 20. 490
Fososo GRemersoheid) so
Also ran&rh. Ih.n. silver Rocket.
ss.Ts...l Es.T Of sSfls{ sSIsS,p ciarann' oino Beau
FIFTH RAcE-Purs., u.soo. ALLOW
ssnSs. nl7e, se, ssTs.sa aa3o s.o s.ss
Cold Crack CDeerina, $50
Time. 1.I2 3-h
Esprit. spuraway, Sir Counselor.
Evening star., 1942-04-20
House Unit Decides
On More Hearings
On Medical Bill
Move TO Forbid Alien
Doctors From Practice
Is Hit and Upheld '

The House District Committee to-
day decided to hold further hearings
after witnesses had testified for and
against a measure which would bar
alien doctors from practice IN the
District until they had taken out
citizenship papers.
The committee decided TO invite
DR.. Thomas Parran, surgeon general
of the United States Public Health
Service, TO appear at the next hear
ing, Gfter several witnesses referred
to newspaper editorial which
quoted DR., Parran as being opposed
10 passage OF the measure.
Support for the bill today came
from medical men in the District.
DR.. George c. Ruhland, District
health officer, said this city should
be entitled to singular protection
in the matter of those seeking to
practice the healing arts here.
A. NJ. A. Backs Plan.
DR.. Frederick c. FiShback OF the
Committee on Public Policy OF the
District Medical Society testified
that the measure had the endorse
ment of the American Medical So
ciety The Rev David v. McCauley,
S j., dean of the Georgetown Uni
verSty School Of Medicine, declared
there is no need for additional
physicians here.
DR.. Charles r. White. surgery
professor at George Washington
University Medical School. said
there is great need for doctors in
England and elsewhere in the world
and said he hoped these other coun-
tries would get them.
On the other hand, DR. Foster
Kennedy. professor of neurological
surgery at Cornell University.
pointed out that if Congress passed
the bill it would be regarded as
something OF precedent elsewhere
Many American doctors are being
called into the armed services now
he said and the foreigners could
we'll be used to fill the gaps on the
home front.
C.. o. Leader Hits Plan.
Sidney r KatZ, representing the
local c / O. called the measure "a
diSgraceful piece OF legislation
which would bar competent doctors
because Of the self intereSt" Of men
already practicing medicine here
Harry Peal. secretary of the Com
mittee for ReSettlement Of For
eigners. said that similar legislation
had already been passed IN some
States and was barring alien doc
tors in places where there was a
CRYING need for their services.
Likewise opposed TO the bill were
J Austin Stone Of the Refuge Com
mittee of the Friends Meeting OF
Washington Rev Francis w. Nc
Peek. representing the Washington
Federation Of Church and the Com
mittee for Christian Refugees. and
Albert Hamilton Of the Socialist
party.
Evening star., 1942-04-20
Jumuicu
B, tn. Associated Press.


FIRST RACE-Purse. 81 500, claiming;
4yesr-olds and upward: g furlonss.
Short Cake fThompsonD 47.TO 1870 ! . so
Heathtown 'Lonsdenl $50 10
Aimed lWestropel l. 90
po5. sso s1. Sa4oinS 81 D Man
NOR Bearer and Consul.
SECOND RAcE-Purs.. $500; claim
s,irnstoss sin fTnompson1 furi0ss ga $40
Eric knieht (Lindbergl $50 $50
Sinsls tRobertsonl 40
Also .ran--Belmik. Umbril. a Inferno.
Breeze Atoms Sweet Nushis. Scarcity. Cal
liant Robin. a Retinus
"A. c. Hitch entry
Daily Double paid S2S2.f0)
THIRD RASE.pp5se, 1880; special
Best Irish Gonsden) 100 sso s2o
Ttnden tLsidleyl $50
Also ranmR.d sonnet; Bsuslon.. Wa
TO, Bulls Eye, Silt Bossu.t, and Lib
ertyite.
and Belair Stud entry.
FOURTH RACE-Purse. ST 500: claim
ins 3,year-olds and upwsad; furlongs
Marosay tZufeltp $50 $50
In Charge tWshler) 1880
Time, IL Is.
Also rsn-Honourable. LADY Waterloo,
cockerel. Lassator, Happy Note.
FIFTH RACE-Purse, $4,000 added:
King Saxon Handicap, 3-yesr-olds ano
upward; & furlones.
Zacatine Jamesi IL 90 $50 $50
Doublrab Thompson 40 800
Scotland Light tMcCTearyl $50
Time. I:12is.
Also rsn-QuskeTtown, Mettlesome,
Kins Torch. Great Albert.