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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-22
the MARK OF the, BLOODY HANDS
By ERIE STANLEY GARDNER
csPyHga,, 1913. by Ths Detroit Times

NASSAU Oct. 22-As Perry Mason predicted, the
most dramatic hghght of the proceedings Of the third day
of the De Margny murder trial occurred when Harold u
Christie given photograph Of the dead man, suddenly
realized that blood must have uphill
1t must have run uphill his story correct unless
the body moved in mysterious manner between the
time Christie entered the and the arrival of the
doctor.
If the body was moved, who did it?
And why?
Christie after testifyng that the body lay its back
with face wiped head propped the pillow,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-22
Bloody Handprints Found

Christie admits being highly eX-
cited upon discovering the body
His actions were such as 10 OBJ
Scure the crime and remove clues.
Perhaps this was entirely natural.
Nevertheless. it has made it
difficult TO tell what happened
that fatal night.
Police found the prints Of a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-22

10 arse.
All evidence in this jurisdic-
ton is the property Of the
crown. Perry Mason is ter
ribly handicapped trying to
solve this case with no trans
cript Of previous testimony, no
exhibits, no first-hand knowl-
edge.
one is confronted not only with
the question Of who killed Sir
Harry Cakes. bat with the more
and more pulling question OF
how?
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-22
TINE DETROIT TINES

EDITORS NOTE-ITas Hc body Of SIR Harry
Odkes rored before police arrived? The one and only
PERU Mason mystery fctioHs most famous detectre'
analyses erdcnce il the muIder tI1oi OF AGffd de
May-gpv and through the pen Of Erie Stanley GaydpCr
oires some vital deductions. II the body lroS mored,
rim gas Il done and iatom! As the scnsot ono r7ot
,pores on 70 ucpr thrills. Perry Mason continues ~th
his inside information.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-22

ronted with the photograph and asked to account for the
course of the blood
He unable to do except upon the theory that
the body lying face down.
Perry Mason couldn't tell you the details before but he
from the testimony of the preliminary hearing and such
quick gmpses Of the photograph obainable when
handed the witness that this situation bound
Evening star., 1943-11-02
Christian Ramseyer,
.Ex-House Member,
Dies Of Heart Attack

Christian william Ramseyer, 68.
a commissioner of the Court Of
Claims since 1888 and a former Re-
publican member of Congress from
Iowa, died yesterday of a heart at
tack in Emergency Hospital. He
was stricken in his office shortly
after noon.
He had served nine terms in tho
House and was a member of the
Ways and Means Committee and
the Rules Committee. He was noted
for his work on tax legislation and
House procedure.
Mr.. Ramseyer was born near COL
linsville, Iowa, and studied at the
Southern Iowa Normal School, the
Iowa State Teachers College and
the University Of Iowa Law School.
He taught school for six years and
then entered law practice in Bloom
field, Iowa. He was elected county
attorney in 1910 and during his sec
ond term was elected to Congress
from the 9Th district.
Besides his wife, the former Ruby
Phillips, he leaves two daughters,
Mrs. James L. Cameron of WASH
ington and Mrs. Frederick H. WAL
ton, jr., Fort Leavenworth, Kans.,
and a grandchild. He made his
home here at the Westchester
Apartments.
The body will be sent to Bloom
field, Iowa, tomorrow for funeral
services and burial.
Evening star., 1943-11-02
Former Secretary
Ito Presidents Wives
dies in Baltimore

Mrs. Isabella Hagner James, pri-
vate secretary to the wives of two
Presidents and social leader in
Washington before the World War,
died yesterday at her home in Bal
timore after an illness of two days.
She was the widow of Norman
James. Baltimore lumberman, and
was the daughter of the late DR.. and
Mrs. Charles E. Hagner, Washington.
Mrs. James was a native of the Dis
trict.
Following her debut here, she was
employed in the Treasury Depart
ment. Late in 1901 she became sec
|retary to Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt
and served in that capacity through
out the second Roosevelt administra-
tion
She remained at the White House
to become secretary to Mrs. Wood
row Wilson. Following her marriage
in 1915, Mrs. James spent much Of
her time in Baltimore.
Survivors include a sister-in- law,
Mrs. Randall H. Hagrer; two nieces,
Mrs. Moran McConihe and Miss
Isabella HagAer, all of Washington;
and three nephews, Maj. Alexander
B. Hagner, McGill James and 1t.
Randall H. Hagner, jr.. U. S. Mr..
Funeral services were to be held
this afternoon at Old st. Paul S
Protestant Episcopal Church in
Baltimore. Burial will be in that
city.
Evening star., 1943-11-02
Mrs. Alma J. Scott,
Community House
Founder, Is Honored

The work done by Mrs. Alma j.
Scott, colored social worker, who is
|resigning as head of Southwest Com
munity House for colored children,
was praised last night by DR.. Morde-
cal w. johnson, president of Howard
University, at a testimonial meeting
held in the Randall Junior High
School, First and I streets S.W.
DR.. Johnson, who spoke of Mrs.
Scott as three time graduate Of
Howard University, said that mo
philosopher could have spread his
life over more wide and significant
area than she had in her social
work" He and other speakers peNd
tribute to Mrs. SCOTS work in the
Southwest section of the city, par
ticularly her founding of he South
west House, the colored children's
settlement.
Founded Center in 1921.
Mrs. Scott, who holds three de-
grees from Howard University,
founded the settlement house in
1921 as a mother-child center to
care for the children of working
colored mothers in Southwest Wash
ington.
She was instrumental in procuring
the first YWCA, either white or COL
ored, in Washington, when she
helped to found the Phyllis Wheat
ley YWCA here. In addition, speak
ers said, she helped to establish
home for delinquent colored girls
here, and was active in obtaining aid
for the Southwest section from the
WCTU.
Mrs. Willie Anna Dodson, chairman
OF the memorial gift book committee
Of the testimonial meeting, pre-
Sented Mrs. Scott with collection
of testimonial letters bound in a
leather volume, and other men,
bers of the committee presented
her with handbag and purse of
$l00.
Mrs. Scott had been active in
WCTU work for many years, speak
ers said.
Once Raised $4,000
At one time, DR.. johnson said
she was instrumental in raising s25,-
900 for the Howard University medi-
cal school, and she has constantly
worked to aid progress at the uni
verSity
Other speakers at the meeting
which was arranged by General
Chairman Mrs. Minnie King, were
the Rev. B. H. Whiting of Friend
ship Baptist Church, Julia West
Hamilton, president of the Board of
Directors of the Phyllis Wheatley
YWCA; the Rev j. Harvey Ran
dolph of Mt. Morich Baptist Church:
Lydia Burklin, director of Friend
ship House; Hugh S. Smith, presi-
dent of the Southwest Neighborhood
Council, and Gladys T. Peterson
of Randall Junior High
School.
Evening star., 1943-11-02
Veteran Army Messenger
Refires After 70 Years

James N. Reeves, 7l-year -old COL
ored chief messenger for the Army
Air Forces, will retire today after 26
years serving every chief of the
AAF since its inception.
From job as waiter on the Penn
sylvania Railroad for II years, he
came to the War Department as a
messenger to the then Maj. Gen
William L. Kenly, director of mill
tary aeronautics. That was when
the air forces were part of the Sig
nal Corps.
Mr.. Reeves, whose birthday was
October II, lives at lit Nineteenth
street NV with his wife and daugh-
ter. Il always liked flying" he
reminisced Il always liked the
Army but I could never get in. I
tried to enlist in the Spanish
American War. I tried to get in for
the World War, too, but I didn't
weigh enough.
Now that his days of Official work
are over, he says he will remain in
Washington and indulge in his
faVorite pastime-fshing in the Po-
tomac.
Evening star., 1943-11-02
1m Mrnturiattt

BLACK, EMMA. In loving memory Of
ny M sranedmo;her. EMMA BLACK, sfy who no
?, 1889. -'''."oe'
Time takes away the edge of sorrow.
But memories never fade away;
1 would give a million tomorrows
GRSAAHIIpID5AtU4GHTER " ! t4i AND GRANDSON.
ELIZABETH AND CLARENCE MoTEN.
BKENT LoTgE O. guE osSsS Il 2Yns
son BRENT. who departed this life seven
years ago today November 2, 1886.
When the day of our life is ended
We will De with you again, dear mother.
HER Il yoSE pE19Tsb h9ms beyond GH11 ths pn SKY
CAHSHS; CANNAbY IRENE JONES AND MARCUS
BUSH. CATHERINE. Sacred to the
memory Of our loving mother, CATHERINE
BUSH, who departed this life eight years
THE FAMILY.
HANSBORoUGH. BESSIE. In loving
memory Rep0Iyc:p 9f my n.y. dear wife, BESSIE HANS
asa toGa% Gno this fe three
Peaceful be thy rest, dear one,
It is sweet to breathe thy name;
In life, loved you dearly
DEy9nEp aea'a Russ2Sb' 81 b. saps HBWARD HANS
JONES, ERNEST, JR. With love and
1GNEs dey9slen for our son and brother, ERNEST
co,NIS oi'' Ilo lelI US eleVeQ years ago
today, November >. 1882.
Loved in life, remembered in death.
MOTHER, DAD AND SISTERS
LOMAX, LOUISE E. In precious loving
memory of my only auntie, LOUISE .,
LOMAX (Hunnion), who was called to
the great beyond November Q 1912
I loved you, auntie, with all my heart
l love you still, though we are apart
GEORGIA AND FAMILY.
Mel mcaANE' NJ ,, WILLIAM R.; In remem-
R. McLANE. who left us seven years ago
today. November 2, 1885.
HELEN, MILDRED, CAROL AND ELvA.
MILLER, LAURA VIRGINIA. In mem
MILLER, who passed away four years ago
today November 2, 1889.
Fresh in my mind, dear mother,
AS the day you passed away;
Ihere can never be another,
You are in my heart today
HER DAUGHTER, MISS ELIZABETH M
WITTEKINDT.
PFLIEGER, CARL. In loving remem-
orsnce @ Of my dear father. CARL PILE
HIS LOVING DAUGHTER, CLARA.
POOLE, ALICE NJ. In loving memory of
our dear sister, ALICE M. POOLE, who de-
parted TINS life four years ago today.
Gone are the. steps we loved SO dear,
Silent the voice We loved to hear;
Too far away for sight or speech,
But not too far for thoughts to reach
EFFlE. CATHERINE AND MILDRED
Evening star., 1943-11-02
Funeral Rites Set Tonight
For Mrs. Blanche Rout

Mrs. Blanche M. Rout, 81, died
Sunday night in the Beebe Hospital,
Lewes, Del, after a long illness
She was the wife Of Thomas J. Rout,
lecturer and writer and former
of the fifth Phila-
delphia district of the Lighthouse
Service He lives here at 3511 Four
teenth street NV.
A native of New York City, Mrs
Rout was the daughter of the late
Polk and Marie Rogers. Her moth
er was an actress in New York in
the '70s and '30s Mrs. Rout was
graduated from Hunter College and
taught school before her marriage
Besides her husband. she leaves a
sister, Mrs. Daniel H. Chttleton,
Lewes. Funeral services will be held
at 7:30 pm. today in Lewes, followed
by private burial tomorrow in the
LeWes Presbyterian churchyard.
Evening star., 1943-11-02
Philip LitteII Dies at IS;
'WeII-Known CoIumnist
SY the Assnciated prarr

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Nov. Phillip Lit
tell, rs, writer and editor who was
widely known for his column, Books
and Things" in the New Republic,
died Sunday night at his New York
home.
Mr.. Littell, born in Brookline,
Mass, was graduated from Harvard
and shortly thereafter joined the
staff of the Milwaukee Sentinel as
a reporter, later becoming an edi-
torial writer.
Later he wrote editorials for the
New York Evening Globe and, when
the New Republic was founded, he
became an associate editor.
He is survived by his widow, the
former Fanny Whittemore; two sons,
Robert, an associate editor of Read
ers' Digest, and Whittemore, as
sistant professor of physics at Dart
mouth College, and a daughter, Mrs.
William Platt of New York.
Evening star., 1943-11-02
Funeral Services Held
For Mrs. lottie FrizzeII

Funeral services for Mrs. Lottie
M. Frizzell, 79, widow of Charles
Il. Frizzell, who died at her home
IN Glen Echo Heights, Md, were
held yesterday at Mount Tabor
Church, Thirty fifth street and Wis
consin avenue NV. Burial was in
Congressional Cemetery.
Mrs. Frizzell was the mother of
Mrs. Helen Cauffman of Washing
ton and Charles E. and Basil R
Frlzzell, both of Montgomery Coun-
ty, Md. She also leaves a sister
MRS. Catherine Hickerson, and
brother, William H. Holt, both of
Washington. Mr.. Holt said her
mother, Mrs. Catherine Frizzell, died
here in July at the age of 100.
Evening star., 1943-11-02
Police LIST Whisky Theft,
Two Purse Snafchinus

The theft of II cases Of whisky
and two purse snatchings were re-
ported to police last night.
The whisky, valued at s440, was
stolen from the Rock Inn CLUB, 1923
U street NV. by thieves who jim
MED rear door and broke into a
locker, according to Lloyd G.. Blaine.
proprietor.
Alice Paisley, 1473 Irving street
NV, reported that she lost her
pocketbook containing s276 while
attending downtown movie theater
Juanlta Newton, 620 Twentieth
street NV, lost her purse containing
500 and ration books when a bov
snatched the purse as she was en-
terlng the front gate of her home
she told police
Evening star., 1943-11-02
Mrs. Pauline WeIIbrock
To Be Buried Tomorrow

Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline
S. Wellbrock, wife Of Capt. j. Howard
Wellbrock, U. S. NJ, who died Sunday
at her residence, Quarter C, Navy
Yard, will be held at pm. tomor-
row at the Fort Myer Chapel. Burial
will be in Arlington Cemetery.
Mrs. Wellbrock was the mother of
Mrs. Pauline Dodson of Washington
and the sister OF A. F. Schlatter, New
York City. She was a member of
the Board OF Governors of the Dis
trict Navy Relief Society and active
in society circles.
Capt. Wellbrock is chief of staff of
the Potomac River Naval Command
Mrs. Wellbrock's body is at the
Zurhorst funeral home, 30l East
Capitol street.
Evening star., 1943-11-02
Mrs. Josephine Logon,
Chicago Art Patron, Dies

BY the Associated Press
CHICAGO, Nov. 1-Mrs. Joseph
Inc H. Logan, 81, millionaire pa
truness Of art and widow of Frank
G. Logan, Chicago flnancier, died at
her home yesterday after brief ILL
ness.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Logan con-
tributed heavily to the support of
the Chicago Art Institute, and Mr.
Logan was its honorary president
when he died in 1887. Since 1916
an annual series of awards estab-
lished by the Logans have totaled
about 100000 for winners in art.
Mrs. Logan was founder and pres
ident Of the Society for Sanity in
Art. Inc, established in 1886.
Evening star., 1943-11-02
Forum Will Discuss
Chesterton Bioqrophy

Malsie Wards biography of Gill
bert Keith Chesterton, British au-
thor, will be reviewed and discussed
at $50 o'clock tonight at the Critics
Forum at the Mayf1ower Hotel.
The Rev. DR.. John Heating Cart
wright, pastor of the Church of the
Immaculate Conception, will give a
critical analysis of Mrs. Wards
work, after which there will be a
discussion period.
Francis j. Mcnamara, assistant to
the alien property custodian, will act
as chairman of the forum.
Evening star., 1943-11-02
Veteran Football Official
Dies Of Heart Attack
By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2.-Lion
Gardiner, vice president of the
Jaeger Machine Co. and a widely
known football official for 30 years
died at his home here today of a
neart attack. He was captain of the
University of Illinois football team
in 1907.
Mr., Gardiner was vice president
OF the Concrete Institute of Amer
lea and an adviser to the War
Labor Board.
Evening star., 1943-11-02
Presbyterions to Install
DR.. Merker Tomorrow

DR.. Ralph K. Merker, new super
intendent of missions of the Pres
bytery of Washington. will be in
stalled tomorrow night at an in
duction service in the Georgetown
Presbyterian Church. The Rev. j.
Herbert Garner, moderator Of the
local Presbytery, will preside.
The Rev Mr.. Merker began his
work in Washington October l,
coming here from the pastorate of
the First Presbyterian Church Of
Erie Pa
Evening star., 1943-11-02
Mrs. Frank Dixon Dies;
Ex-Governor's Mother

Mrs. Frank Dixon, 70, mother of
former Gov. Frank, M Dixon of
Alabama, died last night in Birming-
ham, the Associated Press reported.
A daughter, Mrs. Barbara D. Ross,
lives here.
Mrs. Dixon also is survived by two
other sons, Max Dixon, Mexico City.
and 1t. Col. George Dixon, stationed
in North Africa.
Evening star., 1943-11-02
Rental Projects Help
Solve Housing SHORTAGE

Ry the Associated Press
SAN DIEGO, Calif.-A Lajolla
woman.
Rented eight rooms in her home,
rented her garage for living pur-
poses. built new garage and rented
that for living quarters, then pitched
tent in the yard and rented it.
She even set up a bed under a
canopy in the back yard and rented
that.
The ONCE of Price Administra-
ton commended the woman-then
ordered her to cut rental charges
so per cent,
Evening star., 1943-11-02
Penitentiory Inmates
Butter Rution Cut

BY the Associated Press.
TOPEKA, Kans.-Kansan have a
new reason for keeping out of the
State Penitentiary.
The new point ration values have
cut the inmates down to a one-day-
-a-Week schedule for butter.
Evening star., 1943-11-02
1tt Mrntnrtant

and devotion to the dear memory of INV
devoted husband, PARKER POWELL who
left to dwell with Jesus one year ago to-
day. November 2, 1912
When the day of our life is ended
And the evening shades are drawing nigh,
We will be with you again, dear Parker,
In your home beyond the sky.
SMITH, HOWARD r. In sacred mem
ory OF our dear son, HOWARD F. SMITH,
who entered eternal rest November 2, 1880.
Peaceful be thy rest dear Howard,
Tis sweet to breathe thy name;
In lite we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same
LOVING FATHER AND MOTHER.
TRUMAN. WILLIAM ALBERT. In low
ing remembrance of my husband WILL
LIAM ALBERT TRUMAN, who departed
this life one yearsago, November .. 1912
HIS DEVOTED WIFE
Evening star., 1943-11-02
Capt. Albert B. Armitage,
Polar Explorer, Dies at 79
Ry the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
LONDON, Nov Capt. Albert
Borlase Armitage, 10, second in COM
mand of the Jackson -HarmsWorth
North Pole Expedition in 1894 1897
and the British National Antarctic
Expedition in 1901-1904, died today.
The son of physician, Capt.
Armitage embarked on a career at
sea at the age of l6 as an apprentice,
rising through the ranks to become
commodore of the P. g. o. Steam
ship Line in 1923. He saw active
service on convoy duty during the
World War. His ship once was tor
pedoed under him.
He was the author of numerous
books and articles on Polar explora-
ton.
Evening star., 1943-11-02
FRANCIS ]. MALLOY, F. N.
CHARLES NJ. CONNOR, F C. 3

SHARLES M. SONNO1, E. I. y
GILL, ANDREW j.. On Monday No
ANDREW j. GILL. the beloved husband Of
irene May Gill and brother of Richard
Services at the Chambers funeral home,
515 11th st. Sc, on Wednesday, Novem-
Der 3, at l pm. Interment in Cedar Hill
her 81, 1913. NAE N. GORDON, beloved
mpther, of Richard A Gordon and Mrs,
N, Services al the $. H. Hines Co. funeral
November 3, at 40 pm. 3
HABER oTsbir DANlD Leo sqddsn4y phvFb Eo %
earef neH Haber s!ofU OF e504 Sp Edmonson @ ave- Rv
Rita Marie and Georgia Anna Haber,
Prayers will be offered at Chambers
RKerdale, funeral home on Thursday. No
Lincoln Cemetery.
se5I g NARY NARY EEGaS Beloved os
1sESr Tunefs eF IF from Timothy Hanons funeral
Mount Olivet Cemetery. Relatives and
friends invited
HERMANN, HELEN G.. On Tuesday.
zen r a5 ave- beloTed We Of
Lawrence L. Hermann, sister of Mrs. Jean
Graham.
Church, md and c sts. ne, Friday: No
vsmber s. at 9 am Interment in Cedar
sHEPRY HS5II HOLLAND. the husband aus m Of Anna
bsll Holland, father of Mrs Anna Re-
Holland; grandfather of Ronald, Louis and
George Maurice Johnson; He e+,sso also Is sur,
Vfved by five sisters, SIX brotherS ano
NJ fr1pnGS
3 pm. Tuesday, November >. friends may
can at the late residence 766 Columbia
Funeral Wednesday, November s. at
pm, from FraHers funeral home home. 3S9
ne ave 1T interment Ren Lincoln M m'isam Memora
Cemetery.
HOLLAND, ROGER M; Ionic Lodge.
n No II. F. A. A NJ: Members
* 4:
JOHN S BENTsON, Master.
G w. MANLEY, Secretary.
HoHNIG, JOHN GUSTAV. On Monday,
HSsfaSe ssfmVfE Nd JOHN eH5sa GusTAV VIII RS
Ham 2 HoTns sast nd N Wam shea
Funeral from Collins funeral home
Der 3, at $50 am. REQUIEM mass at St:
Anthony's Church at Q m. Relatives and
friends invited, 1nterment Mount olivet
day. October 81, 1913, ETHEL JACKSON
Of 1926 4th st. Sc. beloved wife of the
MS Ms iidO Mildred NJ. Ryan, Charles 7, CLARKE
l., Percy L., William w. and Marion M.
funeral from VIM. J. Nalley,s funeral
Mover NoVember 3, at At 1920 am. Relatives and
friends invited 1nterment Cedar Hill
KENDALL, ETHEL, On Monday, No
ETHEL beoyed sister Of Fay
Mary Kendall Other relatives and friends
vs. s0 Ernest Jav funes dhaycS
st. NV; after l pm. Wednesday, No
Funeral Thursday, November 4; at l
r. w. Williams ofnciating. Relatives and
nl1ei r5ends csmate5v nvited 1nterment Lincoln Ne
KuFFNER, THOMAS. On Tuesday, No;
oI.d sn St husband Is Mas. YSa4 ths H.bs
may call at the W. W. Deal funeral home
4sl2 Ga. ave. NV
Notice CT funeral later.
LANE, JAMES S.. SR. Suddenly. on
Tuesday; November ,. ls4a, at Ms resi-
aMs dfnMSs 2a3 %nd Of st. lanes mw JAMES
Harry NJ. Lane. He also is survived by a
and friends. Remains resting at the Allen
Morrow. Inc, funeral home. 1928 v
stssn.w.
Notice of funeral later. 3
LEE, BENJAMIN PIERCE. On Sunday
October 81, 1943, BENJAMIN PIERCE
LIE, father of Mrs, Mary RICHTER, Mrs
Alice Jones. Mrs. Florence Murphy, Custis
:. Funeral from the w. w. Deal funeral
home; 4sl2 Georgia ave. NV. on Wednes.
day. November 3, at pm. Relatives and
etery.
Evening star., 1943-11-02
J Uarn nf Uhanka

a, FETTERMAN, MORRIS. We wish to
thank our friends and relatives for their
ing our recent bereavement, the death Of
our father, NORRIS FETTERMAN
MRS SOPHIE FONOROFF, MRS. NOR
TERMAN,
Evening star., 1943-11-02

LEE, BENJAMIN P. special COM
a munication Of Myron M. Parker
& ! &
W P. LEE. good attendance is
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-11-01
It Might Help

The Office of Price Administration appears
to have won the long battle over price ceilings
on live beef animals, which have been bitterly
opposed by cattle raisers major packers, and
the War Food Administration. The Office OF
Economic Sterilization is expected shortly to
announce the ruling that will give OPA control
over prices from hoof to hamburger.
OPA makes no rash claims for the new rul-
ing. It predicts only that the ceiling will re-
lieve price pressures which, in the past year,
have strained the existing beef program dan
gerously near the breaking point. Last years
''strike'' by cattlemen (hushed up by OPA)
kept beef off the market in the hope that public
indignation plus pressure from the Agriculture
Department, would blow the lid off the whole
price setup as regards beef.
Opposition to this control has maintained that
fair overall ceiling cannot be put on live ami
mails, since beef is priced by grade and it is
impossible to judge grade On the hoof. That is
true, and price control will not affect the truth
one way or the other.
So far, the large packing houses have been
able to make a go of it, even under OPA regu-
lations. Their activities are so diversified that
they can sell beef at scant profit or at
times even loss, and make up the difference
on byproducts. It is the small packer who
slaughters or processes but doesn't do both,
who has caught it in the neck. Some have
had to quit Others have been forced into
black marketing to survive