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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-12-01
Wonder Show

With Americas learned scientists be.
hind the test tubes looking more and
more into the substance Of matter, suon-
ders may neper cease.
already the list Of accomplishments
runs high, as evidenced at the National
Chemical exposition in the n.rrefed
Coliseum in Chicago, ILL.,, sohere light
,Ceighf and Ueather resistant plastic
magnesium furniture, lascn sprays
which kill weeds but spare gross, and
soon'en's synthetic clothes. .vere on dis
play.
Spectators milling about the great
hall also could see nesU method for
producing high mileage gasoline;
artificial aromatics for use in soap,
cosmetics and perfumes, and spray for
the painless treatment of severe burns.
Scientists explained the processes of
electronics- magical little electric
atoms of which 30 billion, billion, bill
lion make an ounce-in the drying of
plyroood to the yielding of fhernoplas.
tic materials.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-12-01
LAND REFORM:
Split Polish Estates

Carrying out its policy Of agricul-
tural reform, the Moscow sponsored
Polish committee of national liberia
ton divided up 5000 acres of land
owned by Count Alfred Potocki
among 1850 families.
At the same time, the liberation
committee announced that it had
taken over the Potocki family's Lam
cut castle, which would be converted
into museum. All together, Count
Alfred Potocki, a prominent indus
trialist said to have fed to Vienna
with the Germans, owns $4,000
acres.
In dividing up the Counts estates,
the liberation committee was follow
ing its avowed policy of redistribut-
ing lands operated by great fami-
lies, with the owners dominating the
entire social structure within their
districts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-12-01
MISCELLANY

The untimely death Of Quarter
back Allen Shafer Of Wisconsin in q
game against Iowa was the first col
legiate fatality due directly to foot
bah since 1910.
Rejecting high business activity,
money in circulation jumped up
nearly $500, 000, 900 dollars in Octo-
Der to q total Of $24, 1886, PAT 1888.
Broken down into simple figures,
that adds UP to $l70.10 per person.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-12-01
FOOD PRODUCTIONS:
Bumper Haruests

Even as the U. S. department Of
agriculture forecast bumper grain
crops for 1914, the War Food adj
ministration announced that its 1945
food production program would re-
main substantially the same as this
years.
Boosting its estimates of corn pro-
duction 81 900, 900 bushels, the USDA
predicted record 1914 crop of s.
258, 0O0,0 900 bushels, while standing
pat on its previous forecast of an
all-time wheat harvest Of 1,l08, 000,-
600 bushels. Coupled with a record
sorghum crop of O,000, 900 BUSH
els, overall grain production, in
GLIDING oats, barley and rye, was
set at top of 157, SOC, 900 tons.
In addition, bumper crops were
forecast for cotton, tobacco, pota-
toes, sweet potatoes, soybeans,
apples, peaches, pears and pecans.
Alterations in the WAS 1945 food
program call for an increase in pig,
cattle and milk production, but is
per cent decrease in egg output
closer to the 1859 average.
VETS
According to an Interpretation
of the War Labor board, veterans
returning to their old positions are
entitled to any automatic promotions
and pay increases on the job.
In considering the selective serv-
ice act of 1910, requiring employers
to take back former employees re-
turning from the armed forces,
WLB ruled that the vet must be re-
hired "at the level to which he would
have been entitled if there had been
no break in his service with the
company. ="
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-12-01
POLITICAL ACTION:
CLIO Success

With ITO congressional members
elected with the support Of the poll
teal action committee, the CLIO de-
clared that the victory demonstrated
the effectiveness of labor's first big
organized effort in campaign.
Whether the PAC would be
continued was considered at the
CLIO convention in Chicago, ILL.,,
where union leaders called for
support Of their fight for higher
wages and demands for indus
trial, labor and government
planning for provision Of 6O,OOO,-
900 postwar jobs.
Declaring that the election of the
ITO candidates backed by it assured
the presence of an improved con-
gress" for the next session, the CIO
said that its PAC proved to be the
decisive factor because it did the
organized, door-to-door work that
brings success in a campaign"
The 10 men and women backed
by the PAC comprise SO repre-
sentatives and IA senator's, coming
from % states in every section Of
the country.
Quotes
1T full employment Is not achieved
under our free enterprise system (attev
the scw) then the people s0iu demand
something different. :. 1t is clear, / be.
Iieue. that il zoe fail zoe shall pass to some
form Of planned and regimensed economy.
We shall lose our economic freedom. We
shall become dependent upon government
and government Expenditures, auth consin.s-
Gus deficit financing 30 support the econ-
onsy, expand employment and thus sys-
temutcally increase national income. -"
Chairman Alfred p. Sloan Of General
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-12-01
WAR WOUNDS:
Greater Recovery

Because of better organized and
equipped medical service, sulfa
drugs, penicillin, plasma and whole
blood available for use in forward
areas, less than per cent of Ameri-
cans wounded in this war die as
compared with per cent in the first
world conflict.
The full picture of medical ad-
vance, however, is best told i'm
the fact that from so to 60 per
cent Of the soldiers wounded in
the present war are incapaci-
tated by heavy guns, artillery or
mOrtars, which inflict more seri-
GUS injury, compared with only
about 20 per cent in 1917-'18.
Comparisons between the two
world wars show so per cent Of the
wounded now returning to duty as
against 70 per cent, and number Of
infections kept down to 10 per cent
as against the old figure of 60 per
cent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-12-01
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Orange or lemon rind may be
grated before squeezing the fruit
for juice and dried for later use.
After grating, place where it will
dry thoroughly and store in tight
container.
Cover discolored ceilings with a
solution of thick starch. Let It
dry and then brush off-and the
marks, too!
Leather shoes that are difficult
to polish should be rubbed over
with cut lemon. They will shine
beautifully afterwards.
One high-wattage bulb is more
economical than several smaller
ones. One 100-watt bulb gives so
per cent more light than four
25-watt bulbs and uses the same
amount of current.
Add a teaspoonful of household
ammonia to quart Of water. Use
this to sprinkle over ferns grown
in the house once or twice a
month. Ferns will take on q rich
green color.
Grease glass baking dishes be-
fore putting food in to bake and
they will be easier to wash.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-12-01
Human Intake

Human adults consume from
five to seven pounds of food and
liquid and breathe from 80 to IS
pounds of air every "a hours.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-12-01

Lesson subjects and Scripture texts 90.
lected and copyrighted by International
Council Of Religious Education; used By
.ermission.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-12-01
CHURCH LOANS:
Aid Honsestedding

As a result Of demonstrating pro-
gram financed by the board Of ma
tional missions Of the Presbyterian
church, farm families are settling on
property purchased on extended
terms Of 80 years, with down pay
ments deferred from one to three
years, If practicable.
In addition to demonstrating,
funds may be used for the acqui-
siti0n OF forest lands for the
benefit Of the whole community,
or for loans to improve home
and farm equipment. Funds also
have been utilized for awaken
ing interest In farm ownership
through the provision Of general
education in proper farming
methods and advice in selecting
suitable crops.
Under the demonstrating pro.
gram, an application is approved by
the pastor and three elders Of the
church, with the prospective owner
agreeing to cultivate the land and
raise sef-supporting crops. Starting
modestly, the program has grown
steadily.
Farm, Values
Despite increases in the value Of
farm land since the outbreak of the
war, the overall situation remains
spotty, with prices reaching infla-
tionary proportions in some Sec
tons while rising to fair figures in
others unduly deprecated during de-
preston years.
Considered in all its aspects,
farming has risen from a 40 to a
70 billion dollar industry since the
war began, with value Of land and
buildings totalling over As billion
dollars, crop and livestock inven-
tories over is billion dollars, and
liquid capital about IL billion dol
lars.
Making good use of wartime pros
perity, farmers have whitfield mort
gage debts down nearly billion dol
lars since 1899, with the figure now
standing at about 5h billion dollars.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-12-01

A N entire new wardrobe for her
"a doll will delight every little
mother. These adorable doll
clothes are fun to make and will
be a perfect under-the-tree sur
prise.
Pattern No. 8707 comes In sizes Il, 10
and 20 inches included. Size 16 inches.
dress and pantie. requires 70 yard Of IS
or 39.inch material: nightie and slip, y
yard: coat and beret. 70 yard; jumper and
blouse u yard.
For this pattern send Is cents In coins.
your name, address and pattern number.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-12-01

Classic Shirtwaist
FOR smart good looks, the shirt
waist dress is tops. Its trim,
well fitting lines make it stand
by in every wardrobe. Tucks
at shoulder and waist, set-in belt
are distinguishing details on this
attractive model.
Pattern No. 1928 comes in sizes "a,
So. SO. 40, AZ, "A, 46 and 40. Size SO, short
sleeves, requires A. yards Of 39.inch
material.
For this pattern send rs cents In coins,
your name. address. pattern number and
size wanted.
Due to an unusually large demand and
current war conditions, slightly more time
Is required In filling orders for n few OF
the most popular pattern numbers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-12-01
''0 IMPROVED
UNIFORM IlNTERllATlO NAl
Se eaoos

BY HAROLD L. LUNDQUIsT. d. D.
Released by Western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-12-01
WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS
BIG Allied Winter Push Aims
At Heart Of German Industry:
WA Sets Food Goals for 1916

Released Union
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
Everything in Agreement

Much newspaper publicity has been given to the fact that the forthcoming session of the Connecticut Legislature is to be devoid of all argumentative features. In short program is to be presented for adoption by all legislators, whether they're Republicans, Democrats or Socialists. These are war times and this special session is geared to the war effort. There's a slightly ironic side to the preparations and the announcements. Republicans are in full command of both houses of the General Assembly, Even if the Demo- crats should disagree, the majority side could carry its point.
 All of which is clear indication of the extent to which the war can be used as a means to an end. Just because there is a war on, there is really no good reason why Democrats have to agree with Re- publicans on program of legislation or vice-versa. If something is to be ac- complished at Hartford, it should be on the basis of full discussion, thorough un- derstanding, and general agreement This has been taken foi granted beforehand. Everyone has been led to believe that the program when it goes before the legisla- tors will be cut and dried and there simply will be perfunctory approval of the same.
 At this rate it shouldn't be necessary for but quorum of Legislators to go to Hartford for the session. However, that won't be the case. Thereu be tull at tendance, both Republicans and Demo crats. Legislators cherish tne rights and privileges conferred upon them py tner constituents, even though fne same may be slightly hana-strung once euEkance intq tho capltol has been made 7ssiaA iest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
In Today's Mail

phenomenon. Nobody denies this. Men and women prefer a particular
 mode of dress and yet be perfectly normal individuals so far as being useful citizens of their respective communities is concerned; they may even have a high moral code, be kind to their fellows, interested in life'S better things. One of the most
 ardent male transvestists I have known is a well known editor, a gentleman who uses neither liquor or tobacco, but who dons female cloth ing as often as opportunity presents. Very few transvestists of either sex ever land in a mental hospital, as they show no neurotic or psychotic symptoms. Viewed from a broad
 psychological perspective, this ''cross-dressing" rage (thousands of men are transvestists without the fact being generally known) may be considered as a perfectly harmless indulgence. For the most part these men and women seem to conform to society except perhaps that they prefer a mode of dress different
 from that of the general run of the populace although at the present rate of increase of female trans vestism 1t won't be long until more women will be wearing trousers than dresses. But the chief point is that no harm is done anybody.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
How Britain Did It

Speaking of a national service law as most of the country seems to be, after the Presidents message to Congress - it might be interesting to see how similar legislation has worked out in Great Britain. The chief points of interest in quick survey would seem to be these:
 1. National service was imposed quickly. Eight months after war began, the second Emergency Powers Act required citizens to place themselves, their services and their property at the disposal of his majesty"
 g. Opposition was Short-lived It came principally from the extreme left, and largely dissolved upon LaborS early inclu- sion in the government.
 3. National service has not stopped strikes, although all strikes are "illegal". There have been frequent work Stoppages, the largest involving 252,000 coal miners. But none has been nationwide, none has been authorized and almost all have been of short duration. Britain lost 1,527 900 man days from strikes in 1942, as against 5,900,000 in 1918.
 Manpower control, in both the armed forces and industry, is centered in the ministry of labor, which administers the HSAANJ' principal tools of this control are the re- Striction on engagement order of May, 1940, and the essential work orders of April, 1941 The first ruled that most employment could be secured only through the labor miniStry'S employment miniStry'S employment exchanges The second prevented workers being fired or leaving their jobs, with few exceptions, without labor ministry permission. Men rom 18 to Al are being called for mill ;ary service, and those of Al to 50 are registered for industry. All women from 18 to AS have been registered for employ nent, although those who have children lying with them are not called for work interviews. Women of 1924 already are drafted for the auxiliary services, civil defense or special industrial jobs.
 Most BritonS are at work-far more than are registered under the national service law. Last spring the minister of labor reported that less than 3,000,000 persons, including children, the sick, crippled and aged, were not in some form of national service Britain'S national service regulations have ample machin- cry for appeals by workers or employers. Penalties, which run up to two years in prison and 500 pounds for workers, and the prison term and unlimited fines for employers, are not often imposed, and then only as a last resort. The universal draft system seems to be working smoothly in the United Kingdom. But it would be foolish, on the basis of that, to attempt prognosis of similar systems success over here Britain'S size, popula- ton, economic setup and economic prob lemS are too different from ours. Also, Britain has been through blitz, and the front is still only 21 miles across the channel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20

following week ard accommodated Faraday because he had presumed to obey the command of an earthly sovereign to attend luncheon rather than the divine command of God to attend church.
 Faraday took his excommunica- ton without 8 word of protest; in fact he very frankly agreed with his fellow religionists and asked that he be subjected to discipline and allowed to take his place among them when he had made fitting amends. It was not until he had brought forth works meet for re- pentance that the greatest scientist of the British Empire was rein- stated into the full privileges of his church.
 Men of little caliber sometimes feel, as they make a place for them selves in the world. that they have outgrown the simplicities of faith but men truly great stand more rev. erently before their religion with the passing years.
 Al Rights Reserved = Babson Newspaper Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
Axis Aviation

The trade magazine American Aviation predicts that after the war no Axis nation will be permitted to operate any interna- tional air service or domestic lines, and that there will be ban on the building of aircraft and on civilian flying within Axis countries
 If the magazine is correctly informed, presumably these complete prohibitions will be only temporary, so far as present decisions are concerned. Whether event. ually they will be made permanent must depend upon the ultimate decision how to preserve world peace.
 Have We decided that Germany and Japan, particularly, shall forever be held in economic, industrial and political serf- dom, to restrain them from future war? That may prove necessary. But who has decided? Where? When? Are the peo- pie of the democracieS to be informed officially?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
Current Comment

We have got the Japs beaten but we have to keep pushing. The JapS had jungle training long before the war and we didn't. But the Japs are restricted and lack variation. Our great advantage is our enter prise and resourcefulness.
 -Gen. George 0. Marshall.
 If you feel you are unworthy if you know you are bad, if you are thoroughly dissatisfied with yourself, you are in the right frame of mind to become a Chris tian.
 Rev. Samuel M. Shoemaker Of
 New York.
 The great hazard of the early post war era is that war-weary America and Great Britain may neglect the all-important task of making peace If Europe Is left in a restless state there will be civil war.
 Sir Gerald Campbell, British min. ister to the D. s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
Smashed Bottleneck

When this nation first attempted to convert from civilian to war production there was pressing need for machine toolS and that relatively small but very vital industry was pressed to the limit.
 Today the machine tool bottleneck has been smashed so completely that this year only fourth of the industry'S capacity will be needed. The rest can be devoted to direct production through Subcon- tracts.
 It is to be hoped that, as soon as pos sible, machine tool plants will be per- mitted to begin preparing for reconver- sion to postwar use. The dangerous lag between war and peace production de- pends in considerable part upon avail ability of machine tools The more this industry can do in advance, the less un- employment there will be after the arm- istice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20

Some time ago, Gov. Gruen- ing visited St. Lawrence Island, a long narrow strip of land in the Boring Sea so near Siberia that you can look across on a clear day and see the coast of Asia. It is the most northwesterly area of the United States populated by humans-a series of Eskimo vil- lages.
 Gruening, the first governor of Alaska ever to visit the island, wanted to help prepare them to resist possible invasion from Japan. A group of Government officials had been there before, and asked the Eskimos to help throw up earthen Qualifications They said they would be glad to, except that 1t was the hunting season and. if they did not get their seasons catch, they would be caught short for food later in the season.
 But if you will help us now" the EskimOS were told, i've will send you shiplOad of white mans food later."
 So they had helped, to a man and including some women, in building up the islands fortifica- tions. However, the shipload of food never came.
 Governor Gruening, arriving la ter, distributed rifles not only for resisting the Saps but also for hunting, and gave the natives a series of talks every evening about civilian defense and what the war was all about. Finally, he ap- preached the subject of war bonds.
 Those big planes you SC in the sky" he explained, "cOst money. Uncle Sam has to pay for them. Those rifles we have given you also cost money. Uncle Sam pays for them with war bonds. Every American citizen buys war bonds - usually each citizen gives about 0ne-tenth of his salary"
 Then he suggested that the tribes community fund had some money on hand Ca total of $15,- OOO) and the tribe might wish to buy war bonds with part of it. The ESkimos held a whispered conference. Finally, a grizzled chief reported to Governor Gruen- ing:
 We buy $15,OOO."
 "That very generous of you," replied the Governor, but that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
Do It Early

The Bureau of Internal Revenue is making 1943 income tax forms available early, and hopes that taxpayers will get to work on them right away. Otherwise there is going to be goSh-awful rush to- ward the end.
 Through no fault of the bureau-re- member that-but because Congress let the Treasury bedevil the originally sim pie, straightforward tax Simplification proposal, the forms this year are going to be something to cause prolonged night mares for everybody fortunate enough to earn enough to require return.
 It won't get easier if put off. It will get harder, as the pressure of time hangs heavy If you don't want to send in your balance due right away, at least prepare the return at once, and get that off your mind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20

The Senate Small Business Com mittee, staunch champions of little business, also wanted Cooke and put up a long fight against Maverick.
 BIG BUSINESS STANDS PAT
 However, Donald Nelson and WIPE moguls championed Mayer ick. The showdown came at a secret meeting of the Senate Small Business Committee.
 ''Maury Maverick is a friend of little business and I have no doubts that he would do a good job" argued Senator Murray of Montana. But I'm convinced that Cooke would do a better job, because of his greater all- around experience"
 "If I wanted to play partisan politics, I'd be for the appoint ment of Maverick" put in COP Senator Kenneth s. Wherry of Nebraska. Prom 8 political standpoint, it would be one of the worst things that could hap pen to the Democratic Party in an election year to put the fate of little business in the hands of a parlor pink like Maverick"
 You're mistaken, Senator" shot back Nelson, 'Maury has changed a lot since he served in Congress. He used to be a pOli- tician, but he's settled down since he became head of the WIPES Government Division. Judging by his record there and my own association with him, I'm convinced we couldn't get a better man to run the Smaller War Plants Corporation"
 Only one member of the com mittee sided with Nelson Sen. Tom Stewart of Tennessee. Stew art almost brought the house down by declaring gruffly: What if Maverick is a politician? We've already had two business men in this job and they fell flat. I'm in favor of trying a politician"
 In the end, Nelson took the matter to President Roosevelt per- sonally, and FDR okayed Mayer ick's appointment.
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