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The Ely miner., 1943-12-30
BRITAIN:
Miners Ask Raise

Seeking to boost average weekly
earnings from $1660 for under
ground employees to $24, and from
$13.40 for surface employees to $22,
Britain's Mine Workers federation
planned to take their case to gov
ernment panel if employers rejected
their demands.
Because of possible coal shortages,
the government recently cut home
rations for the fuel by 20 per cent,
and it was anticipated that any
strike by the $4,000 miners might
result in further reductions.
Child Delinquency
Like the u. S., Britain has its ju-
venile delinquency, and most of it
is attributed to lack Of adequate SUI
pervision because of parental occu-
patton in the war effort.
Juvenile delinquency has in
creased from the prewar rate of 4
per 1000 to 9 per 1000, principally
because thousands of fathers are in
the armed forces, one out of four
mothers are holding full time jobs,
and inadequate rations compel fam
lilies to eat at least one meal away
from home.
The Ely miner., 1943-12-30

ther tangled with
the banking COM
mittee's recommen-
dation that consid-
Grafton of subsidies
be postponed for go
days.
Previously, the
banking committee
had turned down
the proposal of Sen.
j ohm Bankhead
(Ala.) to abolish
subsidies under
which the govern
The Ely miner., 1943-12-30

mlttee approved a
new 2 billion, 284
million dollar tax
bill which, if passed
by congress, will
boost U. S. reve-
nues to 43 billion
dollars yearly.
Written under Sen.
w alter Georges
Craftsmanship, the
senate bill requires
payment of the 3
per cent Victory tax
by everybody with
The Ely miner., 1943-12-30
1914 Greeting

The Lord bless thee and keep thee.
The Lord make His face to shine
upon thee, and be gracious unto
thee. The Lord lift up his counte-
nance upon thee, and give thee
peace.-Numbers 6:24-26.
The Ely miner., 1943-12-30

ment reduces consumers retail
prices by paying professors the diff
ference for their charges, and had
also tabooed the suggestion of Sen.
Robert Taft (Ohio) to limit subsidies
to half billion annually instead of
one billion.
The Ely miner., 1943-12-30
New Years God Cakes,

In some sections of Great Britain
it was once custom to eat God
cakes" or New Years day. The
cakes were of triangular shape ane
filed will mincemeat.
The Ely miner., 1943-12-30
'Fogie' Means Increase

"Fogie" in army language
means the 5 per cent increase in
pay which all army personnel get
for each three years of service.
The Ely miner., 1943-12-30
St.J!ossS'ss!sph0IA !ss's!sp
WORLDS LARGEST SELLER At -
Travelling Salmon

Travelling Salmon
Marked in Alaskan waters, a
salmon was caught in a Russian
stream, 1900 miles away, just A
days later.
The Ely miner., 1943-12-30

THE cuff around the top may be
= emphasized by an edging of
contrasting color-with the button
matching, the smartness of these
slippers is assured. The sole may
be crocheted with rug yarn. These
slippers are pretty in rose with
black soles and edging.
The Ely miner., 1943-12-30
CONGRESS:
Tar Bill

Tacking on an additional IA mil
lion dollars, the senate finance COM
The Ely miner., 1943-12-30

To obtain complete crocheting instruc-
tions for the Bedroom slippers tPattern
No. 5650) send 16 cents in coin. your
name and address and the pattern num-
ber.
Due to an unusually large demand and
current war conditions. slightly more time
is required in filling orders for few of
the most popular pattern numbers.
Send your order to:
HOME NEEDLEwORK
$50 South Wells st. Chicago.
The Ely miner., 1943-12-30
WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS
Jap Defensive Positions in Pacific
Crumble Under New Allied Invasion;
Senate Studies Revised Tax Measure;
Government Acts to Halt Rail Tie Up


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The Ely miner., 1943-12-30

advances.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-26
Firemen Aid Berwyn Heights Group;
More Volunteers Are Badly Needed
By Phil Wexler

Monday nights blackout was
perfect from the Greenbelt view
point but perhaps only because
We were prepared for it. However,
all indications are that Greenbelt
will continue to cooperate in the
future and that the Civilian De-
fense Corps is well-equipped to
offer the town protective service.
Residents, as a whole, kept off
the streets during the blue and
red signals. However, residents
were notified that though homes
must be blacked out on the blue
signal-the street lights, in the
future, will not go out till the red
signal sounds.
Some arrangements will have to
be made to eliminate the head
aches of the afraid wardens who
are patrolling their sectors when
the radio announces the all-clear.
In the future, attempts will be
made to light all street lights as
soon as the all-clear is announced
via radio.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-26
John Freeman Joins
Navy Pre-Flighters

Naval Aviation Cadet John Il
Freeman, son of Mrs. Alice i
Freeman of 2-H Gardenway, hsl
reported to the U. s. Navy Pre-
Flight School in Athens, Georgia
for further training in Naval avi-
alton. Freeman was transferred
from the Naval Flight Prepara-
tory School at the University of
Virginia, Charlottesville.
He will now get three months
of intensive physical toughening
and pre-fiight training in academ-
ic and military subjects, before
being transferred to Navy
Flight Center for progressive air
training preparatory to joining a
combat unit.
Freeman completed C. A. A.
Primary Training at Elkins, West
Virginia. In Greenbelt, he was
leading member of the band, and
took an active part in high school
affairs,
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-26
TeacheA;fY Yoluhteers
Help lsse Ratiep $
Book Nor2n..=s

Greenbelters turned out early to
get their number two ration
books. Though the registration
period covered three days and will
not be completed until nine to-
night, well over a third of the pop
ulation of Greenbelt received their
books on the first day. Of the 5000
books allotted to cover the town,
2,487 were distributed the first
day. reported principals Catherine
Reed and Paul Barnhart as they
were closing up shop Wednesday
night.
Thirty-three teachers and
twenty-five volunteers worked at
registering, reporting tailoring,
and checking for three days in
eight hour shifts. Between 10:00
nd 1890 on Wednesday morning
almost a thousand books were is
sued. eve were rushed to DEATH"
said Mr.. Barnhart.
The population of Greenbelt i'm
pressed the registrars as being
well prepared for the registration.
All but about one per cent had
clipped the declaration form from
their daily paper and filled it out
in advance. On the first day 918
cans in excess of the five for each
member of the family were de-
clared.
In spite of the blackout, volun-
teers met last Monday night to
figure out the intricacies of the
point rationing system so that
they could explain it to Green
belters as they register for their
Ration Book No. Two and as they
do their first ration-shopping.
Fortified with the official OPA
chart of point values and official
information the following women
answered questions at peak hours
in the registration at the school
this week: Betty Lou Neal, Beulah
Bukzin, Kathryn Young, Marjorie
Hiorth, Selma Silagi. E d n a
George.
Among those who are planning
to be on hand in the stores next.
week in addition to those mention
ed before are Sara Axelrod, Edna
STRIPPING, Frances Browe, Sylvia
Friend, Estelle Dolgoff. Ruth Far
gason, Ann Glauberman, Marian
Fletcher, Sylvia Deutschman,
Minnie Smith, Jessie Fair, Evelyn
Cooper, Penny Vachon.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-26
Air-Raid Helmets Arrive

All defense workers who are
stationed outside of shelter areas,
and most of our defense workers
fall into that category, are now
the proud possessors of steel he'll
NETS. The helmets are indeed
well-constructed but they will
have to be adjusted for personal
comfort by the wearers. They
may look pretty-as many wife
of defense worker has found out
by trying one on-but, after all,
their primary purpose is protec-
tive one. Defense workers are
reminded that they will be held
responsible for all defense equip
ment issued to them iia line with
defense duties. An | individual
leaving the Defense Corps will be
obliged2to return all the material
and equipment to the property
man of the Defense Cops.
Firemen Do clean-Up Job
The Greenbelt Auxiliary Fire
men rapidly responded to a call
Continued on Page ~
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-26
Student Council
Rations Supply
OF Dixie Cups

The logic of rationing was not
ed and demonstrated recently by
the Greenbelt High School Stu
dent Council. Faced with the
fact that the schools weekly al
lotment of "dixie cups" was %
dozen, or about one for each of
the 313 people to be served in
the school, the Council decided
that it would only be fair to is
sue ration cards emitting each
person to one cup per week. This
it voted to do.
Since everyone might not want
his ration" however, it was de-
cided to make the cards trans
ferable.
1t was also suggested that, in
order to stretch the supply Of ice
cream and candy, a stock of po-
tato chips, pretzels, and crackers
be handled in the cafeteria.
The Council is composed of
high school students elected by
their fellow students to represent
them in sponsoring programs and
passing on accommodations and
complaints for the good of the
school. Its members are: Joseph
eastman, president; James Stone,
vice-president; Geraldine Andrus,
secretary; Ray Ward, treasurer;
Marion Benson, Richard Nelson,
George Nielsen, Joseph Rector,
Joan Schoeb, Mary Lewis, Dom
aid Grimm, Paul Strickler, June
Abigail, Henry Mcfarland, and
Evelyn Black.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-26
Service Mems
Book Campaign
Needs Support

Greenbelters have failed COM
pletely to respond to the plea for
books to be sent to men in the
armed forces, according to Mrs.
Reba Harris, local librarian. AL
though box has been provided
for receiving these donations in
both the library and the Variety
Store, none have been handed in.
The coming week is the last op-
portunity for citizens to contrib
ute to the drive.
The purpose Of the Campaign is
to provide books-good books.
both as to physical condition and
readability-for the increasing
millions of our fighting men, SOL
dlers,, sailors, marines, coast
guardsmen, merchant seamen.
wherever they may be.
Nationwide Campaign
This collection of books is be-
ing carried on in every town of
the United States from January s
to March 5, 1913.
specifically, current best sellers
and the more recently published
(l9SO to date) popular fiction and
non-fiction; adventure and west
ern, detective and mystery fiction:
technical books published since
1885; humorous books, books of
Jokes, anecdotes; and smaIl-sized
eaitlons OF popular titles, are de-
The library will act as a receiv-
ing and sorting center for all
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-26
Braden Making War
Material SURVEYS 4

Town Manager Roy S. Br, len
attended the conference of the
National Association of Housing
Officials in Richmond, Virginia on
Tuesday and Wednesday of this
week.
Mr.. Braden is remaining in
Virginia the remainder of the
week and is expected back in
Greenbelt the early part of next
week. He is working on a survey
for the War Production Board to
determine the minimum amount Of
essential war materials necessary
for the maintenance and opera
ton of towns of various sizes.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-26
Quarantine Signs
Mean Business,
Warns DR.. Eisner

Persons violating quarantine
signs in any manner are subject
to fine, warned DIR. William Els
ner public health officer, this
week.
When questioned about alleged
violations, DIR. Eisner explained
that when a complaint is lodged
against a resident the police de-
partment will investigate the case
and a fine will be made.
DR.. Eisner explained, "No leni-
ency should be shown such vio-
lators. They not only risk their
own health, but also that of their
friends and neighbors.
The question was raised locally
with particular regard to homes
quarantined for whooping cough.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-26
Citizens Meeting
To View Movies

A Civilian Defense motion pic
ture with accompanying speaker,
followed by social hour will be
features of the Citizens Associa-
tion meeting to be held Monday
night at 8:15 in the auditorium of
the Elementary School.
This business meeting will be
shortened to accommodate the spe-
cial attractions of the evening, ac-
cording to Walter Slocomb, presi-
dent. Cards, ping-pong, bingo
and square dancing will be avail
able for those who wish to parti-
cipate in an hour Of fun, he said.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-26
Landslide Re9istratioqH
Food Problems GreH{&; =
Rationing Increases Load
On Fresh Produce
Departments

The ration of canned, bottled,
and dried fruits and vegetables al
lowed per person under the new
point rationing system presents a
much more drastic limitation than
had been anticipated, according to
Thomas B. Kicker, general mana
ger of Greenbelt Consumer Servi-
ceS.
In order to maintain diets COM
parable to their accustomed ones,
Greenbelters will be eating a great
deal more fresh fruits and vege-
tables. To meet this change the
produce department of the Coop
stores are being developed as
quickly as possible.
Arrangements will be made to
provide the town with quality pro-
duce at the lowest possible prices,
though this may mean operating
at a lower margin than that to
which the produce department has
been accustomed, Mr.. Kicker sta
ted.
In groceries cooperatives have
made outstanding savings for con-
sumers. in both price and quality,
because in that field they have
been more thoroughly organized
and have set up WHOLESALERS coop
eratively owned by coop societies.
Distribution of produce and
meat has been more difficult to orr
gsnize on a significant scale of in
ter-Co-op cooperation becaus-. of
problems Of perishability. Tie in
Nased Importance of fresl. pro-
e to everybody at this time
d for pioneering n distribution
thods, which G.C.S. is planning
t@ undertake.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-26
G. c. s. Establishes
Grievance Committee

A Grievance Committee to serve
as trouble-shooters for Greenbelt
Consumers Services was re-estab-
lished by the Board of Directors
at their first meeting since the an
nual membership meeting, held
last week. Clifford A. Meyer, who
has been chairman of the Mem
bership Committee will head the
new committee.
The board reelected it's former
officers to serve for the next six
months The officers are Presi-
dent, Francis j. Lastner; Vice
President, Carl w. Hintz; Secre-
tary, Paul Dunbar; and Treasur-
er. Fred A. DeJager. The only
new member of the Board is John
A. Dombeck, elected February 3.
Other standing committees will
continue as before, with Mr..
Hintz assuming Mr.. Meyers capa-
city as chairman of the Member
ship committee.
Track Down Complaints
The function of the Grievance
OOAAHiiiIIcc. WI. mOycT SdlU, Will
be to track down all legitimate
complaints and see that the COM
plaintant gets a satisfactory an
swer or at least an understanding.
"Most complaints have their origin
in misunderstanding" he stated,
land if these misunderstanding
can be cleared up most grievances
can be eliminated" In addition,
suggestions from members and
customers can do much to help a
cooperative perform it's function
OF serving the consumer.
Of course many grievances
arise from mistakes which can and
should be corrected on the spot by
drawing them to the attention of
the clerk or store manager. Those
who find this method inadequate
for their problem should get in
touch with Mr.. Meyer who lives
at A C Crescent Road and whose
phone number is 1851. For the
axe of accuracy, complaints
should be made by the person or
persons directly concerned soon
after the difficulty occurs.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-26
Garden Area Fires
Threaten Damaqe

The local fire company put out
two brush fires in the garden area
Sunday afternoon. Both fires
caused damage over a consider
able area. according to George
Panagoulis, director of public
safety.
Mr.. Panagoulis said the fires
were started by people who were
burning rubbish in an attempt to
clean up their garden plots prior
to spring plowing.
Other persons working in the
gardens are warned to pile their
brush together and leave it for
the maintenance force for dispo-
sal.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-26
High School Pupils
Form Victory Corps

In keeping with the nations
war effort, Greenbelt High School
mas introduced the Victory Corns
to its student body. This organi-
zat1on is open to both boys and
girls. Its purpose is to train the
students for their place in our
nations war program.
Each pupil is encouraged to ioin
the Victory Corps, and upon ioin-
ing he is automatically classed as
General Member. The Juniors
and Seniors are offered five other
specialized divisions. These are:
the Air Service Division, which
mas membership of 16 boys and
two girls; the Land Service Divi-
slon-seven boys and eight girls:
the Sea Service Division-2O bows
and 40 girls; the Production Sery-
Ice Division three boys; and the
Community Service Division-five
girls. The requirements for the
specialized services are moro ex-
acting. Besides taking specially
prescribed courses the students
must take part in military drill.
These requirements also include
the general service requirements.
Period Added
In order that the Victory Corps
program fit in with the students
schedule, seventh period was
added to the school day. During
this period on certain days of the
week courses in first aid, naviga-
ton. radio, home nursing, consul
mer education, guidance, airplane
modelling, fire warden training,
airplane Identification, nutrition,
child care, and tipping are offered.
On other days this period is de-
voted to various military drills
and a special athletic program.
Under the supervision of the
faculty, the Victory Corps pro-
gram is expected to be OF help to
every student of Greenbelt High
School.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-26
Greenbelt Women Serve
Supper to Soldiers

The Greenbelt Woman's Club
and the Greenbelt Canteen Corps
prepared and served supper to
soldiers from Fort Meade at the
q. S. o. Club House, Laurel,
Maryland last Sunday evening.
A group of young ladies from
Greenbelt also attended.
Square dancing and group sing
ing around the piano was enjoyed
by the group. Mrs. Daniel Neff
accompanied the singers.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-26
Gas Ration Card Holders
Warned Tires Inspected

B and C gasoline ration card
holders were warned this week
that they must have their initial
tire inspection completed before
Sunday, February %, or be pro-
hibited from further purchase of
gasoline.
The deadline for A card hold
ers has been extended to March
81, after which no further tire
inspections will be required for
six months.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-26
BLOOD NEEDED

The family of little Ardeth
Carson, who is dangerously
i'll in the Eugene Leland
Memorial Hospital, has asked
for adult male blood donors
whose types are international
B or Type 3. A number will be
needed and anyone whose
blood is of this type will be
doing a real service if he will
call at the home of Alwyn Car
son, 1877 Ridge Road, tele-
phone 2716.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-26
PRESSING" FORWARD

Newspapers and magazines pub
lished by consumer cooperatives
throughout the country now have
a circulation lowering near the
million mark. The Cooperative
League of the U. s. A. reported
this week.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-26
Black-Out Blacks Out
Council Meeting

The semi-monthly Town Coun-
ell meeting scheduled for last
Monday evening was cancelled
due to the fact that black-out
was anticipated and because there
was no pressing business that
could not be held ever till the
next regular meeting.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-26
Two New Names Added
Toll. S, Honor Roll

The names of Patricia Feath-
erby and Tom Harris have been
added to the Greenbelt High
School Honor Roll, which was
published in last weeks Cooper
ator, according to word received
from Paul Barnhart, school prin-
La gaceta., 1943-05-08
Ell drama,

1896: 22 de Enero.-AprOOS'
cion del informe del Comite de l@
Trece, que confirma ell veredlc.o
contra ell agresor y comprueOa ID
continuation de la guerra sobre {
territorio' etiope. Omission de Id
val.
2 de Marzo.-Reuni6n del W
mite de los Diez y ocho, en- el que
Eden declara, en- nombre de III
g~laterra, que esta dispuesto .
aprobar la fecha de aplicaclon u'
la sanction sobre ell petr6leo, SEM
pre- que los otros Estados hagSn
10 mismo. Flandin hace un ultllnV
llamamiento a la paz.
7 de Marzo.-El Gobierno u'
Berlin viola los Tratados de YER
sales Y Locarno, Y hace entrar 'u'
tropas en- la iona desmilitarlzSu'
de Renania.
% de MARCEL Comlte u
los Trece Sc re1ne en- Lohui''
Una reunion, como tantas Qua
ineficaz para la causa de Ia 20"
La guerra sigue...
20 de Abril.-Sesion extraolU
maria del Consejo. EntrevlSIa
ire Eden Y Boncour, aplazSD
hasta ell IL de Mayo toda decl7is'
Interior en- la tragedia de EtloPn u
Estado miembro de la Socledau
Naciones Y victima de la agrees
Resolution del Consejo-en Pc
elaborada por ell agresor-
tndose a comprobar Y lamsn'A
aggression.
Junio.-Discurso del Negu'
diendo j%usticia...
La gaceta., 1943-05-08

Sc ACADIA de organizar en- Washington,
la capital de la naci6n, un comite que reca-
bara protection, en- forma de indemniza-
clones, para 1000, 900 de a~ccionistas e in
dustriales, cuyas propiedades, valuadas EN-
cinco mil millones de d6lares, han sido des-
truidas o "saqueadas" por ell Eje en- todas
las regiones del mundo.
Preside ell comite ell Sr. James A. Moi
felt, presidente de la junta de directories
de la poderosa compania petrOlera Texas
Oil Company.
Asegura ell ST.. Eugenio P. Thomas,
presidente del Concilio Nacional del Co.
merciO Extranjero, que este prOgrama sera
desarrollado: Determinar los principles
basicos que gobernaran los calculos Sobre
las c~antidadeS perdidas, las formalidades
requeridas para establecer la prueba, Y la
manera en- que debera hacerse la compen-
Saci6n; presentar los principles al gobierno
de los EStadoS Unidos y cuando sea apro-
piadO a los otros gobiernos, de modo que
los intereses de los propietarios americanos
sean p~rotegidoS en- los tratados de paz Y
OtroS arregloS que Sc hagan; reunir toda la
information pertinente Y relacionada con
La gaceta., 1943-05-08

lame la atenci6n del GobierD,
liano sobre la firma del Pact,
Paris, pacto de r~enunciaci6n
guerra. Los Estados Undo, I
una respuesta evasiva.
rs de JuliO.-La Comisj5,
arbitraje no Sc pone de acn.,,
Ell embargo bilateral sobre d,
mas es dictado por ell Gobi.,s
britanico.
Is de Agosto.-Gran Bretss,
Francia ofrecen al Gobierno I'll
liano ventajas Territorial,
Ethiopia, Estado que lorna mar,
de la Sociedad de Naciones. Fl G.
bierno italiano no acepta.
81 de AgostO.-Roosevel firm,
ell acta de neutralidad. Italia On,
lera ell ritmo de SUI preparation 4.
guerra.
Los primeros bombardeOs
3 de SePtiembre.-Sentencia a.
bitral declarando que ninguns d.
las dos parties es responsible al
incidente de Ual-Ual.
6 de OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
del Comite de los Cinco, encarg,.
do de examinar las relaciones tia.
loetiopes, para encontrar una 50.
luci6n ~pacffica.
rs de Septiembre.-Comuncs
ci6n de Ethiopia a la Sociedad De
Naciones notificando la orden ia
da a sus tropas de retirarSe
treinta kilometres de la fronters
Y pidiendo ell envio de Observable
res.
3 de Octubre.-LoS primero!
aviones italianos bombardeaI
Adua y Adigrat.
9 y ID de Octubre.-ReunidO'
los miebmbros del Consejo de ID
Sociedad de Naciones, decider
considerar a Italia pals agresOr
responsible de un acto de guerrI
contra todos los otros miembrO
de la Sociedad. Sc ~aprueban las
sanciones financieras y ell emba:
go sobre la exportacion e imp@
taci6n i~talianas.
1S de NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
de las sanciones. En- seguids y
trata de evitar ell examen de "a
sanction sobre ell petr6leO.
6 de Diciembre.- PreparacOn
del plan Laval-Hoare.
1S de Observation-Disclosures d
sir Samuel Hoare.
20 de Observation-Disclosures
del Consejo desautorizando Ell pa
Laval-Hoare, pero limitandoSe
la constitution de I'm nuevo Com
tie de los Trece.