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this classification.

this classification.
3. Having placed d long
distance call, remain near the
telephone in order that COM
pletion may be secured read
lily. Much circuit time is was
ted IN trying to locate calling
parties who have left their
telephones after placing long
distance calls.
"a. Make certain that the
subject to be discussed is well
in mind, and confine the CON
versation to the conduct Of
business
Large increases in the long
distance operating forces in
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seriously overloaded and the
congestion of circuits causes
considerable delay in the COM
pleuion of long distance calls.
me telephone companies have
placed IN effect practices for
giving priority TO certain ur-
gent government calls, but the
Volume Of sucii priority traT-
fic has increased to the point
where this classification also
encounters delay.
Due TO the lack Of critical
materials which SO into the
manufacture OF telephone
plants, additions to eslsting
Tacilities are not readily op-
tainable. It is obvious that
The serious congestion Of ma
tion-Wide telephone facilities
will impede the war effort and
it is imperative that the use
OF existing commercial facili-
ties be conducted with the
utmost efficiency.
The telephone companies
are organized to do their ut
most in providing for efficient
handling Of long distance
calls and it is necessary that
users Of the service cooperate
in the effort to prevent inef-
fective circuit usage. TO this
end the following steps will
be taken by all military per-
sonnel using telephone toll IA
cilities:
Il. Before making a long
distance telephone call, deter
mine whether the use Of the
telephone is absolutely essen
tial. In many cases, it is pos
sible that the communication
may be handled by mail, or by
wire or radio service.
2. In the event that a tele-
phone call is essential, do not
demand urgent handling un-
less the call is actually Of the
highest priority. The habitual
use Of the words urgent or
priority in placing telephone
calls defeats the purpose o.
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prepare girls and boys gradu-
ating from academic and
technical schools for civil ser
vice and social security posi-
tions SO that they may make
their contribution III the de-
fense effort Of our country.
Among those named by
Miss Hunter to head the
standing committees in
charge Of the various depart
ments of the Federation are
State Organizer. Mrs. L-au-
n G. Powell, Toledo, Ohio !.
Director of Exchange Depart
ment. Mrs. Eva BoWles, Gin
cinnati, Ohio, in charge Of
Scholarship Fund, Mrs. Edna
Woodson, Wilberforee, Chic /,
in charge Of Public Weliare
and Ambassador Of Good Will
to State Institutions, Mrs. Su-
san Peyton, Columbus, Ohio !;
special assistant to State Or
ganizer, Mrs. Margaret Mari
brough, Wellsville, Ohio; Spe-
cial Assistant to Pre-school
Mrs. Myrtle Roberts, Mother
home and Adult Education
Mrs. Olive Branch, Columbus
Ohio, Chairman Of Pre- school
Department. Mrs, Josie Brew
or, Toledo, Ohio; in charge Of
Social Legislation, Mrs. Mar.
garet Barnes. Oberlin, Ohio;
Chairman of Arts and Crafts,
Mrs. Virginia Guy, Steuben-
vile. Ohio; Chairman of
Ways and Means, Mrs. Katie
Summerville, Canton, Ohio;
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GENERAL GEO. c. MARSHALL !,
ORDERS MILITARY PERSONALS
10 RESTRICT USE Or LONG
DISTANCE TELEPHONE SERVICE


The Z. S. Army believes in
dosnS its part III Aeeplng Lele-
phone lines free from conges-
sSS-.1 50 that important war
calls Including its own can
so through without him
SlraIl~a.
With the Sell system using
every possible medium in
urging the public TO restrict
its use Of the telephone to
Calls that are actually neces-
sary, the army is cooperat-
ing I,y limiting its own calls,
especially ever long distance,
lo those that are absolutely
essential.
To make sure that all army
personnel understands the
seriousness Of congestion Of
the telephone lines and the
resultant handicap TO the war
effort, the following order
to all military personnel using
long distance telephone facili-
ties has been issued by the
Secretary. Of War through
General George G. Marshall,
Chief of Staff:
Restricted use of long dis
tance telephone service. As a
result Of rapidly increasing
demand for long distance tele-
phone service, the facilities of
telephone companies through
out the country are becoming
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Ohio's larger cities in recent
months show what The Ohio
Bell Telephone Company has
been experiencing III the eff
tort to meet the situation.
AS an example, the Ohio
Bell now has $50 employees in
its long distance operating
force for the Dayton area. Or
this number, 315 are required
to cover the "a hours of the
average business day. SINH
lar situations exist through
out the nation, especially in
long distance Offices serving
KEY industrial and military
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OHIO
Continued from sass u

CONTINUED from pags ID
Women Clubs of Ohio de-
clafed Jane Edna Hunter,
State President, in connection
with the announcement of
standing committees for the
ensuing biennial.
THE colored women Of
Jhio,' stated Miss Hunter in
#sler announcement, have
naae up their minds to cover
he State like a blanket in
;arrying into every nook and
corner its new program of
eaucQtion. The most urgent
iced" she said, lis to do
something regarding the seri-
sits increase of tuberculosis
ma other diseases prevalent
among the lower economic
groups. The matter Of unsani-
tary housing, improper foods,
care and feeding OF children,
prenatal education, and prop
er clothing present an oppor-
tunity for ever woman to par
ticipate in the Federation's
program to better home and
wing conditions
As part Of its general pro-
gram the Federation will in
augurate First Aid and Home
Nursing classes and will also
seek to develop through its
educational program a larger
irtaract in po,lrSac aimed fo
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Here's something everyone will
like. These meat mullins need no
watching. no turning - just put
them in the oven and forget about
them until It's time for them to
be done.
Combine l2 pounds ground beef,
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion.
VI cup horseradish, 2 eggs, "a cup
cracker crumbs, teaspoon salt, "a
teaspoon pepper, u cup tomato
catsup.
! Line the creased muffin pans
with onion rings, pimientos cut as
'stars or other designs. Pack the
mixture in the pans leaving about
! 1a inch space on top OF each muf-
fin SO the drippjngs will not run
over the pan as the mullins cook.
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Chairman of Phyllis Wheatley
Department, Mrs. Lille, Nor
ton, Cleveland, Ohio; Chair
man Of Special Fund for
Health Work, Mrs. Leona
Taylor, Dayton, Ohio; Special
Assistant to Mrs. Leona Tay-
lor, Mrs. Mary Exum, Youngs-
town, Ohio, Chairman of
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PAGE THREE

Women in Industry, Mrs. A.
B. Coleman, Akron. Ohio; in
charge Of Department of
Health. Mrs. Lulu @. Mcclure,
Cincinnati. Ohio.
Enthusiastic acceptance Of
Miss Hunters appointments
assure an administration OF
intense activity.
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'WAR BON DS
r Z

It's not a pleasant picture to con-
template, but War calls for blood
land sweat and tears" And the Army
Medical Corps, with its efficient
nurses and its volunteer Red Cross
Angels Of Mercy" needs thousands
!of surgical beds for field and base
hospitals on every front. -
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These beds cost approxifn ately $22
Zach. They are tho latest thing in
modern hospital beds. with slsvating
springs. In some instances surgi-
cal cots are used In temporary field
hospitals and there II ! folding bed
which may hs used in ambulances.
Your purchase Of War Bonds and
Stamps can buy many OF these
beds for the Army. You'll sleep
better II you know our boys have
every hospital comfort. Buy Warl
Bonds every pay day. Invest ten
percent Of your income.
4 ,s:aess.s n. 5. Tvssssvy Department
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The Finished Mullins

The Finished Mullins
Bake in 3500F. oven for Is
minutes. Turn out the mullins on
platter and serve around Juli-
enne potatoes. A relish tray Of
radish roses, celery curls, and
chopped sweet pickles is a good
accompaniment.
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LAMPS AND
SHADES

6-0riginally S24.95 Bronze
Plated Torchieres, with glass
top ------------------S SIS
3--Originally SASS Modern
Table Lamps S S5
7-Originally S1.50 Bell Shade
for Floor Lamps. lain. size,
81
11-Originally S1.5e Bell
Shaped Shades. 16-in. size, 81
49-Originally S1.59 Lamp
Shades. 16-in. size for table
lamps, 12-in. size for bridge
lamps. Sold as is----- 81
2-Originally S17.95 Modern
Lounge Lamps with Shade, $10
6-Originally S5.95 Six-Way
Floor Lamps with Shade. $3.50
l-Originally S29.95 Brass
Lounge Lamp with Shade.
L. Originally $685. Club
Lamp with Shade. 18th CEN
tury style S24.95
10-Originslly S1.9S SILK
(Rayon Lined) Lamp Shades,
81
22-Originslly SS.95 Glazed
Pottery Table Lamps with
Shade S2.49
SO ally S2.95 Silk
(Rayon Lined) Shades. Sold
as is-------------- 81
lamps and Shades. Fifth FloorD
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Just 10!
OyfsinaIIv fTqS
GIRLS AND
CHUBBIES'
WASHABLE
DRESSES
SI.I5

Prints, stripes and solid colors
in a wide assortment Of
mid-riff, torso and other up
to-the-minute styles. Fast
color wash dresses at a price
that will make you want to
stock up now for summer.
Broken sizes.
10-Originally S6.99 Girls
Snow Suits. Size ID $2.49
8-OriginalIy $500 Girls Cor
duroy Skating Skirts. Sizes
IL and IA. Red and blue, S1.29
Io-Originally Sl.59 Girls
White Blouses with cotton
braid trimming. Broken sizes.
SAC
s-Originally SASS Girls
2-Pc. Spring Suits in pastel
wool and rayon-and-wooI
plaids. Sizes 10 and u (alI
properly labeled as TO wool
content) --S10 S10.95
2S-Originally $500 Girls
Pastel Plaid and Solid Color
Skirts. Sizes 8 to IA S2.4I
3-Originally S1.99 Girls
Sweaters in pastelS- Slightly
Soiled $I.00
tGirls' Department. Second Floor
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DinnerWare

44--Originally 25c Dim
ner Plates. Pastels and
bright colors- I0c
S3-OriginalIy I5c
Bread and Butter
Plates. PaStels and
bright colors --NN--5c
35-Originally 25c Soup
Dishes. Pastel colors- -10c
40--Originally zoe Cups.
Bright colors ---- sc
59-OriginalIy 15c Sau-
GERS. Bright colors- SC
80--0rigina ally 15c
Fruit Dishes. Pastels
and bright colors SC
7-OriginalIy soc Plat
ters. Bright colors- -25c
S--Originally SOC Vege-
table Bowls. Pastel COL
ors rs------25 25c
56-Originally 15c Cere-
al Bowls. Bright colors,
sc
4-Originally 81 Chop
Plates. Pastel colors SOC
39-Originally 25c 'FHis-
sstoric Homes Dinner
Plates 1O 1Oc
ss-Originally Historic
Homes" Bread-and But
ter Plates Sc
3S-Originally 15c His
toric Homes Fruit
Dishes -----5 Sc
3S-Originally 15c His
t0ric Homes" Saucers SC
(Chins, Seventh Floor.)
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Originally SI.59 to S2.9d
CURTAINS
sI.OO pr.

Just 100 pairs! Sample and
display curtains in tailored
and ruffied styles. Choice Of
short and long lengths.
S-Originally $9.9S Cotton
Dustite Draperies. Each pair
72 ins. wide, 2la yds. long.
S4.ss pr.
ss-0riginally iSc to Sl,4s
Window Shades. Cut size "a
to 36 ms. wide, SO ins. long.
Sold as
(Curtains, Sixth Floorl
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Clearance OF
Occasional
Furniture

i ORIGINALLY SlI.9S Lamp
Table. Mahogany fin
ished gumwood s5.s5
l Originally S9.95 End
Lamp Table. Walnut
finished gumwood $7.s5
2 Originally S1s.s5 Ma
hogany Finished Gum
wood End Tables. l
right, l left--SI4.9s
l Originally s9.95 End
Table. Walnut finished
gumwood - S7.sS
? Originally SI9.s5 Book
cases. Toasted mahog-
any finished eumwood,
SIS
2 Originally s1s.95 Book
cases. Walnut finished
gumwood SI SIS
l Originally S39.95 Gel
larette. Mahogany fin
ished gumwood S29.95
2 Originally S22.95 Com
modes. Walnut finished
gumwood SI5.95
l Originally $24.95 Two
Door Chest. Mahogany
finished gumwood, SI7.s5
2 Originally S12.95 Con-
sole Tables. Wheat fin-
ished gumwood- -S9.s5
6 Originally s7.95 End
Tables. Mahogany fin
iShed gumwood SIS
2 Originally s15.95 Rec
ord Cabinets. Mahogany
finished gumwood- $40
l Originally $29.95 Top
Piece. Walnut finished
gumwood -------SIs.95
l Originally $29.95 Top
Piece. Toasted mahog-
any finished gumwood,
S1S.s5
2 Originally S19.95 Cor
ner Pieces. Walnut fin
ished gumwood $40
l Originally S29.95 Gov
ernor Winthrop Desk.
Walnut finished gum
wood ---S S25
4 Originally S6.95 Solid
Maple Corner Cabinets,
SIS
l Originally $6.95 Ma
hogany Finished Gum
wood Magazine Rack,
SIS
1 Originally $11 TeIe-
phone Table. Solid ma
pie e----------------S5
/ Originally S7.95 Solid
Maple End Table--S5
5 Originally SI4.95
Bookcases. Walnut fin
ished gumwood - sic
l Originally sl2.95 One.
quarter Round Corner
Piece. Solid maple, $40
2 Originally $3.95 Solid
Maple Left End Book
cases -----------$1.95
. 5 Originally S14.95
Bookcases. Walnut fin
ished gumwood- $40
L Originally S69.95
Breakfront Secretary.
Mahogany finished gum
wood ---------S49.95
Occasional Furniture,
Fourth Floor,
The Hecht Coz
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UrirfHGIIp lj,fy Gal,
ONE-COAT
ENAMEL
s2.39 gal.

Just IS gallonsl One-coat
enamel for walls and wood
work. Washable. White or
ivory.
32-Originally Sl.6s Half Gal.
Floor and Deck Enamel. For
wood or cement floors. inside
or outside. 6 colorS,
S1.29 half gal.
ls-0riginalIy $3.50 First
Grade House Paint. For out
side use. IL colors S2.79 gal.
15-OriginalIy S3.50 Water
proof Spar varnish. For floors.
woodwork or boats 1929 gal.
81 - Originally $1.79 Ford
dy-Mixed Gloss Paint.
For inside or outside use,
S1.39 gal.
paints. Seventh Floor)
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MISS TEEN
CLOTHING
NATIONAL 500

l4--0riginally st.s5 Wash
Dresses, in siseS 10 to rs slice
i0--Originally S2.9a wash
Dresses. in sizes 10 to i6. SI.ss
Originally $iS.9s velvcteen
Evening Wrap, size Ia $4.sS
a--Originally SIo.s5 Wool
Crepe Dresses (properly labeled
as to wool oonpent). Sizes IL
and l6-------------- $3.50
Originally s7.s5 Wool Crepe
Dress in off-white. Size Il.
Properly labeled as to wool
content --------------S 81. 80
2--Originally S1s.9S Party
Dresses for Miss Teen. Sizes
10 and i4------------$ $lS.9S
Originally si6.a5 Party
Dress in size IL -----s7.9 .9S
4--originaIly sS.ss Sweaters
in pastel eolors- s1.s9
miss Teen shop, Second FloorJ
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Originally s2,9S and SS.9s
F'kTHHFIV y" HHU va
BATHROOM
HAMPERS
sI.79 and
s2;.79

Just "a Showroom and floor
sample hampers with simu-
lated pearl tops, fiber bodies.
8S-0riginally S1.25 Robson
Butcher Knives. Hard-rubber
handle, Tin. high = carbon
blades 79c
116-OriginaIIy Csc Knives.
PAIRING knives and cheese
slicerS ----------------49c 49c
35-OriginalIy 15c Metal Pa
per Towel Holders. Standard
size -lOc
30 yds.-0riginally 19c to SOC
Quilted and Plain Chintz Shelf
Edging and lining,
I0c to 29c yd.
22-Originally 25c and 35c
Linen Bands for closets 15c
15--OriginalIy 69c Two-quart
Covered Pottery Casseroles,
800
12-OriginalIy 59c Chrome
Bathroom Wall Pieces. Soap
dishes, bars, garment hooks,
tooth brush holders -29c
5-Originally s1.6s to S1.ss
Bird Houses SOC
5-Originally S1.19 and SI.69
Standing Steel Shoe Racks
and Curtain Stretchers- $50
6o-OriginalIy 81 Sponge Rub
ber Bath Mats. For inside
or outside tub 79c
6-Originally s1.49 and SI.98
Mirror Bath Corner Shelves
and Mirror Waste Cans. Sold
as 79c
1S-Originally S1.39. Gal. May
fair Self-Polishing Floor Wax.
89c gal.
S-Originally $1.49 to S3.95
Carpet Sweepers. Floor SAM
pies eS-------6 69c to 1929
3S-Three-piece Garden Tool
Sets. Rake, spade, hoe, light
weight ------sI
37-Originally 15c to 3.9S En-
amel Cooking Items. Is sold
as 10c to l.9S
2-Originally SI4.95 Gilbert
Kitchen-Etta Portable Electric
Mixers. Sold as is S7.99
I-OriginaIly S21.95 G. E. Port
able Electric Mixers. Sold as
Is ----------------S S10.99
2-OriginalIy S3.95 Steel I'm
derbrsced Ironing Boards.
S2.2s
Housefurnlshings Seventh Floor)
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Felt Base
Rugs . . .

90 Originally sT.95 Felt
Base 9x15-Ft. Rugs.
s3.95
6 Originally S5.95 Felt
Base 9x12-Ff. Rugs.
S2.95
10 Originally $3.50 Felt
Base 9xl0.6-F. Rugs.
S2.50
70 Originally s3.95 Felt
Base 7.6x9-Ft. Rugs.
s1.9s
81 Originally s2.95 Felt
Base 6x9-Ft. Rugs, S1.s0
! Originally S1.95 Felt
Base 4.6x6-Ft. Rugs, 81
rugs, Fourth Floor.
The Hecht co..
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LACE SCARVES 4 DOIIIES
5O% Off
Discontinued batterns J

100 orienoy 2ee Loe I2xls-n
900 oranck 39e Lace i2sl8n Dol
oronoly
lSx36ln. Seows
lsx36ln. Seafs
Originally 7ee Laee lsx36-ln. Seors
81 lsx36-in
81 Originally 79 Lace lSx6s-In Seor
las Originally ST Loee l8x63-ln. Seorfs 49e
Sl.l9 l8x65-n Searfs
Originally Sss i8x6s-tn. Seorfs
1Sx65-ln. Seorfs
Lnens
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35-Originally So and So
Leather and Fabric Handbags
in novelty and tailored styles,
SLAB
25-Originaliy So Saddle
Leather Handbags with top
handles. Slightly r1iarred from
handling $1.6s
75-Originally $l.00 Genuine
Leather Pass Case with plenty
of windows. With Army en-
Uictll ooO
75-Originally 81 and $1.50
Leather and Fabric Belts in
assorted colors and broken
sizes -- b3c
Geather Goods, Main Floor,
nFrtIdiflU \
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MILLINERY

4l--0riginally s2.2s TO S3.95
Bonnets, Pompadours and
Brims. In black and colors,
1tt soc
36-0riginally S3.95 and $500
Discontinued Styles Of Smart
Casual Hats. Light and dark
millinery, Third Floor,
= st. Building.)
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WONIEN'S SHOES

1O-Prs. Originally $e.9s
Marcy Reptile Pumps. Good
looking genuine ring lizard
grain with open toe and open
heel. Broken sizes -S4.9S
s Prs.-Originally $6.95 Marcy
Corday Sandals. In black
only. Broken sizes s4.9S
(Women's Shoes. Main Floor,
r St. Building)
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UNTRIlNHlSTED
DRESS COATS
SD

A VIZ
A wonderful opportunity to
invest in a fine winter-weight
dress coat for next year. In
black or brown. Mostly large
sizes.
2-Originany $39.95 1907 All
Wool Coats, warmly interlined.
Brown, size IA; black, size
4112, s29.95
2--OriginalIy SIS Herringbone
Tweed Goats, interlined. Wine,
blue and also blue and white
check, blue check. Sizes IL
and I4------SIA.k9
1-OriginaIIy s29.95 All Wood
Dress Coat. In wine. Belted
style. Size 18--------s1s.95
1-Originally SIS Green
Refer, warmly interlined.
Size IA -$19.95
13 Originally S19.95 and
S22.95 Spring Goats in navy
and black. Sizes 12-16- -SI0
1-0riginalIy SIS Navy Spring
Casual Coat with blended fox
collar. Size 12-sI5
3-originaIly S59.95 Three-Pc.
Navy Suits. Size u TO I6, S45
Originally S19.95 Navy
Suit. Size 18-S5 IS
10-0riginaIly $l9.95 to s25
Spring Suits in navy. Sizes
10, AZ and 44-S $40
16-OriginaIIy $6.s5 Natural
Gabardine Rainceats. Sizes
10 to 14--------------$ $3.50
16-Originally SI2.95 Plaid
Reversibles. Sizes 10 to is.
$3.50
46-Originally $49.95 to S59.95
Fur-Trimmed Winter Coats.
With silver fox. beaver, kit
fox, Persian lamb and dyed
fitch trims. Most Of them all
wool. Broken sizes for misses
and women. (All properly
labeled as to wool content.)
Some of them subject to Io%
tax $25.0e
Better Coats and Suit8
Third Floor, Z st. Building.l
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FANCY HOUSEHOLD LINENS
5O% To CO., Off

$40 Originally l9e Luncheon Napkins
Originally orsandy
orqnoLy Royon Napkins
Originally orsondy
oronoy 59e Hond embroidered Napkins
orienoy Finished
BRIDGE Cover
ORIGIN nches---
90 nches--
orionoHy Printed Cloths 54x54
Originally $7ss Hond Embroidered "Rehu" Cotton 72xso Cloths
$3.50
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Gold Seal
COngOleuml
Rugs
IL off

Famous Gold Seal"
congoleum TO use in
your kitchen or summer
cot t a ge. Inexpensive,
practical and 10 easy to
clean.
II Originally $3.95 Rugs,
6xe-ft. size. discontin-
ued patterns s1.95
10 Originally s4.9s Rugs,
7.6x9 IT., discontinued
patterns - s2.95
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~ PalrS!
Originally 500 and $3.50
JR. MISS SHOES
s2.79

Junior Miss dressy shoes.
Strap styles, pumps with
open or closed toes . in blue
calf. Broken sizes 4 to 8.
so Pairs-Originaliy $1.25
Girls and Children's Bedroom
Slippers, in Dorsay and Faust
styles. Broken sizes and COL
orS -59c 59c
(GirlS and Boys Shoes,
Second Floor.l
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JUST 36l
ORIGINALLY s2295 AND
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THRIFT
DRESSES

20-Originally s3.99 to SS.95
Daytime Dresses. Broken
15-Originally 50 to s2.99
Women's and Misses Daytime
Frocks. Broken sizes in the
group 59c
1e-Originally s7.s5 and ss.s5
Evening Gowns. Small sizes
only - --- $3.50
(Thrift Dresses, Third Floor,
r st. Building.)
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WOMEN'S
GLOVES
HANDBAGS

Gloves, Main Flo0l
F st. Building.)
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Soft rayon crepes, demure ba-
tistes and lovely rayon sheers
in white and pastels. Slight
irregulars. Sizes 80 to 38 in
the group.
200-Originally 25c to 35c Ir-
regulars of Mems Linen Hand
kerchiefs ---- -I0e
(Blouses and Handkerchiefs,
Main Floor. p st. Building)
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thousands of freight planes to supply the
military and civilian populations.
Alaska would probably have to be evacu-
ated should Russia fall and a German
japanese combination control the Asiatic
shore. With Alaska an alien base, the whole
American Pacific Northwest would be under
continuous threat"
Donald Macdonald foresaw the importance
such road might have for America more than
20 years ago, when he was surveying the
course of the Alaska Railroad Why not land
transportation to Alaska as we'll as in Alaska?
he asked himself. AS Chief Engineer of the
Alaska Road Commission, Macdonald start
ed a one-man crusade. He studied maps,
talked with frontiersmen He even learned
public speaking practicing before a mirror.
And to make sure it could be done he made
his one-man trek across the wilderness.
Evening star., 1942-04-26

Soon his idea had swept the territory. and
the international Highway Association was
formed. Donald Mac Donald made missionary
trips to Washington, D. G. And gradually
Congress and the press took up the discussion.
In 1888 President Roosevelt appointed an
Alaskan International Highway Commission,
and one of its five members was Donald
Macdonald: Two years ago the Commission
recommended the immediate construction of
the road.
But nothing was done until that grim day,
December 7, l94l. Then MacDonald's idea
was no longer just road 1t was North
American life line!
The House Roads Committee held hasty
meeting, and one of the first witnesses it sent
for was Macdonald He started out by re-
minding the Congressman that he was
prejudiced witness. Il have twenty -one men,