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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-28
WELFARE OF CHILDREN

The United States Children's Blu
reau has issued Bureau Publication
3O3 as a public document, which may
be secured by writing to the U. 5.
Government Printing Office at Wash
ington and enclosing fifteen cents. 1t
is an "a page pamphlet and is filled
with golden information for parents,
about every branch of state and
community planning for wartime and
postwar security for children" The
publication goes into such subjects
as the welfare of children in peace
and war, security and the home, pro-
lection of child health, educational
opportunity, social services, child
welfare needs, mental hygiene, pub
lie library services, Juvenile delin-
quency, and employment safeguards.
In fact, it is one of the best public
documents of the year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-28
POSTWAR MOTORING

Fearful of heavy casualties in post
war motoring unless steps are taken
now to provide for future safety,
keystone Automobile Club asserts
mat very little, if anything, is be-
ing done by Government-Nati
State or local to anticipate the safe
guards needed and prepare for the
day when all Amrica is again moving
on wheels.
Although" said the statement,
issued by George E. Keneipp,, Man.
iger OF the Club in Maryland, bill
Mons In revenue have flowed into
public treasures from taxation of the
notorist, only minute fraction of
he total has ben expended on high
way safety, which, generally speaks
ng, still remains a stepchild of Gov
5rnment. 1t is fervently to be hoped
hat the grandiose gestures and va
porlngs OF yesteryear will not be re-
)eated post war. For if they are again
substituted for decisive, practical
tction, the roll call of the dead on
'ur highways will, in history-repeat-
'ng sequence, more than match in
numbers the dead and manned and
5rippled on the battlefields.
For many years Keystone Auto
mobile Club has urged upon the
states acceptance of full responsible
ity for inaugurating a comprehen-
sive safety program.
"The late President of the Club,
j. Borton Weeks, summed up the sit
uation in these words:
There must be someone in the
executive branch of State Govern
ment with vision to see the problem
as a whole, with capacity to plan for
its comprehensive treatment, and
with power to see that an extensive
safety program is carried out day by
day and year by year.
1--WE look in vain for such set-up.
There are, it is true, men in State
Governments with vision to see the
problem as a WHOLE but unfortun-
ately, our governments have not seen
fit to allow them to plan comprehen-
sively, or follow through with au-
thority.'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-28
READY FOR SCHOOL

"Preschool children who are go
ing to school for the first time this
September should be made ready for
their new adventure as early in the
summer as possible" according to
DR.. r. H. Riley, Director of the State
Department of Health. Parents who
have not already done so are urged
to take their youngsters to the family
physician or to the nearest clinic
now.
Vaccination against smallpox, it
is generally known, is required by
law in this State. All public schools
in Maryland require evidence of sue
cessful vaccination before admitting
child, and the majority of private
and parochial schools have similar
rules. The State law charges parents
and physicians with the duty of see
ing that children are vaccinated dur
ing the first year of life and the
matter g left in their hands until
school age. At that time vaccination
becomes absolutely necessary, be-
cause the school law prohibits the en-
rollment of those not protected
against smallpx. Any child who has
not been vaccinated against smallpo *
should have it done Immediately to
allow the scar time to heal well be-
fore the school bells ring.
Although not legal requirement
immunization against diphtheria is
strongly recommended, DIR. Riley
advises parents. "Toxoid is a good
safeguard against this disease which
causes serious illness and deaths
to children. Those who haven't yet re
ceived toxoid should certainly be
given the protection it affords child
rem who were immunized as babies
should be given supplementary
dose to strengthen immunity before
they go to school.
"A general physical check-up is al
so advised. Such an examination will
indicote whether or not the child is
UP to par physically and is able to
carry the additional burdens imposed
by school life. If the check-up reveals
and remediable defect or handicap,
correction or treatment is in order. 1t
is not fair to a child to let him enter
school with handicaps that can be
avoided"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-28
MARYLAND CROP REPORT

Maryland crop prospects ON July /
were at near record levels but rain
is badly needed for growing crops
and fruit, according to the Maryland
Crop Reporting Service Bumper
yields of wheat, rye, and barley are
reported, and corn and tobacco have
developed well in spite of dry wealth
er. First cuttings of hay were har-
vested in good shape but late stands
and pastures are now badly in need
of rain, especially in the Southern
sections of the State June rainfall
was only about % of normal and
was unevenly distributed,
Despite shortages of labor and ma
chinery, and other wartime obstacles
Maryland farmers have planted a
total of LIZA, 200 acres of field and
truck crops for harvest this year
compared with 1,63S,3O0 acres in
1943 and the 10 year (1933-42) av-
erage of 1,649,6OO acres. CORN
acreage has been increased 10 % over
last year, WHEAT acreage for har-
vest is up 81 %, and TOBACCO acre
age is 12% over 1913. HAY acreage
is about % less than last year,
BARLEY is 20 less, while the acre
age of OATS, POTATOES and
TRUCK CROPS are also smaller than
in 1943
FRUIT prospects on July / were
good with all fruits expected to pro-
duce much heavier than last year.
Apples are expected to be about av-
erage while peach prospects are the
best since 1881.
Yields of most TRUCK CROPS are
indicated to be better than last year
and better than average, although
rain is needed now to fulfill this
hope.
MILK PRODUCTION per COW on
July 1 was about go below year
ago but was about 30 above the
l933-42 July l average. Pasture con-
dition on July 1 at 779o of normal
was points below July 1, 1943, but
l point above the 10 year average.
Maryland EGG PRODUCTION dur
ing June totaled AZ million eggs COM
pared with 38 million in June, 1913.
Egg production for the first six
months of 1914 was so greater
than during the same period last
year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-28
WAR PRISONERS

The War Department has removed
its prohibition against the employ
ment of war prisoners on Montgom-
cry and Prince Georges county farms.
United States Senator Willard E.
Tydings and P. c. Turner, chairman
of the Maryland Farm Labor Com
mittee, went before the War De-
partment to advocate extension of
war-prisoner use to these counties. in
which it had been barred because Of
their proximity to the national capi-
tai. Use was previously authorized
IN all esher Maryland counties.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-28
SAVINGS BY STATE
GOVERNMENT
TO TAXPAYERS OF MARYLAND:

1 " AASA1 "A HAS0 va MAN LAM.
$2,544,00O has been saved in the
State Government for the taxpayers
of Maryland during the fiscal year
ending on Juen thirtieth.
This figure, the latest available, is
subject to upward revision. The COM
plete figure is not yet compiled by
State authorities.
The savings were made by keeping
State spending below the amount au-
thorized to be spent by the General
Assembly.
100000 was saved in regular
departments of the State; and $544,-
900 in special war emergency funds.
For years, citizens all over Mary
land have been asking the Governor
to reduce spending SO that taxes
might be lowered. In the past he has
followed the public demand. This
new saving evidences a continuation
of that policy.
1t would help him resist the con-
tinual pressure to spend more If the
taxpayers notified him of their ap-
prevail of this new economy. / hope
you will see fit to write to Governor
O'Conor to that effect.
Harry s. Middendof,
President, Md. Public
Expenditure Council
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-28
WOMEN WILL HOLD THE
BALANCE OF POWER
BY j. Il. Jones

Washington, d. c., July 24-Con-
gresswoman Mary T. Norton has been
a distinguished Democrat leader in
the House of Representative for the
past ten years. She introduces inter-
esting highlights in a magazine ar
ticle just out in which she declares
that women will hold the balance
of power in the election" She calls
the National Capital Democracy S
''step-child Mrs. Norton hits the
spot in the statement that things
the matter with Washington are cur
able, and would be remedied eff
Washingtonians shared the privilege
enjoyed by their fellow Americans
to elect those they think will serve
them best, and to turn out of office
those who do not"
Shortly after the Civil War the
Congress took over complete political
control of Washington and withdrew
the birthright of it's inhabitants to
vote for and select their own officers.
Washington has survived under in
efficient government for three-quar-
ties of century.
Representative Norton has the
right answers. She declares:
IF militant army of District
women decided that they were tired
of being stepchildren of the FEEDER
al Government; if they Joined forces
and demanded recognition of their
rights as free Americans; if they
were supported by the women in the
States, the bills before Congress to
give them part of these rights would
be debated and passed.
Can any fairminded person" she
asked, 'see justice in compelling
Washington men to serve in war to
provide self-government for other
nations when 100000 Americans in
their own city are denied that right
under our laws?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-28
DO YOU KNOW?

The following uniform signals are
to be given by the driver of vehicle
changing his course or stopping and
shall be given from the left side OF
the vehicle:
1. LEFT TURN: Pull over to the
center. Point hand straight to left,
hold hand still several seconds.
2. RIGHT TURN: Pull over to
right. Signal the driver in back OF
you to "come ON ahead" by waving
hand in circle.
8, STOP or SLOW: Drop hand to-
ward ground, with palm to rear, hold
hand still several seconds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-28

Twelve hundred members of the
Dairymen's League Cooperative As
sociation have gone on record against
the principle of subsidies. They re-
viewed with alarm trends in gov
eminent tending to impair the eco
nomic. political and social security
of the nation, as well as to destroy
the system of private enterprise"
1t is a hopeful sign when farmers
seek independence from political re-
strictions.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-28
AN uN-AMERICAN RULE

According to the latest estimates,
there are $50 thousand voters in the
District of Columbia. But none OF
them will have the privilege of going
to the polls this Fall. No voting by
residents is allowed in the greatest
National Capital in the World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-28
QUESTION OF JOBS

One of the biggest issues of the
day is manpower. A thoroughly re-
liable Washington report states that
the Federal payroll has been increas-
ed by three million employees. The
politicians insist that this will supply
a much larger reservoir of votes than
can be diverted by any campaign is
sue.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-28
SCHOOL LUNCHES

Congress has made an approprla-
ton of SO million dollars for the con-
tinuation of the National School
Lunch program during the coming
school year. Last year more than 4
million children in 81 thousand
schools throughout the nation parti-
cipated in the Federal-Local pro-
gram.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-28

Presidents personal platform is
set forth in II words, yet many yot-
ers can express their opinion of any
platform in one.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-28

Sweden has cut down on its export
of iron ore to Germany. The Russians
will soon be furnishing finished pro-
ducts instead.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-28

It's quite apparent that the Nazis
IN the eastern front know all about
Horace Greeley's advice.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-28

Packer gets three months for not
taking points This proves you can
get stuck with0ut point.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-28

Army nurses are to be given the
authority of their rank. As If any
woman Didn't already have It.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-28
Results From The FBI

]. Edgar Hoover, Chief of the Fed
eral Bureau of Investigation, says
that 1914 is the biggest and busiest
year in the history of his organiza-
ion. There isn't any witch-hunting
done by the FBI, as is shown by the
fact that more than 81 per cent of
he cases brought to trial resulted in
convictions that totaled 1856. Dur
ing the year there were IL eonvic-
lions for espionage, and 81 for sabo-
sage. Since inception of the present
emergency, the FBI has investigated
l6,295 cases of suspected sabotage.
Deliberate destruction was found in
1,736 instances, and SCI convictions
resulted. There have been sos con-
gictions for illegal wearing of uni
forms this year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-28
Highway Use Taxes

A statement that found it's way in
to the Congressional Record shows
that receipts from current motor tax
rates are more than adequate to buy
the highway users fair share of
necessary postwar highway improve
ments.
During the past twenty-five years
che United States has built up the
most perfect highway system in the
World. OF course, the work has been
granted an intermission during the
war; nevertheless, the toll gate has
gone, and so has the toll bridge. More
important still is the fact that there
is nothing in the statistics and the
balance sheets to indicate that taxes
should be raised on the family bus
even when the time comes around
Tor the owner of the car to use his
own judgment as to how much gas
TO buy at the service station.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-28
Farm Land And City Lots

There has been an advance of
about 40 per cent in farm land prices
during the last five years. A compar-
able increase is found in city real
estate. This is repetition of condi-
lions during and following the first
World War-which wound up in dis
lstrous, widespread collapse of val
ues. At the time it was called ''infia-
Jion.'
The Federal Government has been
attempting to ease the way for vet>
Grams of the war to buy farms, and
the plan provides that the veterans
may borrow three-fourths of the cost
If the land, on an ordinary mort
gage. In addition, he may borrow an
other twenty per cent on Govern
ent-guaranteed loan up to $4,000.
This will be fine, providing the re-
turning soldier does not make his
purchase on an inflationary real es-
late market.
Evening star., 1944-11-30
Mcclellan Due 10 Be Named
Senate President Pro Tenn

When the new Congress organizes
early in January, the Democrats
are expected to nominate the vet
eran Tennessean, Senator McKellar
for the Office of President pro TEN
OF the Senate.
Senator Glass, Democrat, of Vir.
ginia has held the post during the
present Congress, but the condition
OF his health has prevented him
from attending sessions of the SEN
ate. The President pro tenn pre-
sides over the Senate in the absence
OF the Vice President.
Senator McKellar became dean ot
the Senate recently upon the death
OF Senator Smith of South Carolina
He also is acting chairman of the
important Appropriations Commit
tee.
The Republicans also are expected
to go through the formality of nom-
mating a candidate for President
pro tenn, but with the Democrats re.
tanning a substantial majority ir
the new Senate, the Democratic
nominee will be elected.
Evening star., 1944-11-30
Smooth Working Peace
Is Predicted by Ball

A major attack on the Dumbarton
Oaks world organization plan win
be that 1t shields power alliance
to run the world, Senator Ball, Re-
publican, Of Minnesota says, adding
that an answer to this criticism is
that all nations may appeal to pub
lie opinion. T
Addressing the washington chap
ter Of the American Veterans Com
mittee last night at the Statler Ho-
tel, the Senator discussed probable
stumbling blocks In the ratification
of the plan and future foreign
policy. He said friends Of interna-
tional organization viii predominate
lin next sessions Senate Foreign
Relations Committee and predicted
. smooth working world organiza-
ton to guarantee the peace and
regulate disputes regarding boundary
lines and the like. !.
/ Former III. Bill Best, 6266 Twenty
ninth street NV, who received 1
Silver Star for his part In the at
tack on salerno, presided. About
! 800 attended ,-
Evening star., 1944-11-30
Streetcar Kills Man
Running for Avenue
Loading Platform

Paul Emerson, 81, colored, 506
Twenty first street NV, was struck
and instantly killed last night by a
streetcar at Seventeenth and Penn
sylvania avenue NV. while run
ming toward a passenger loading
platform, police reported.
Police said the streetcar was op-
Grated by John L. Lippart, "a, of
3l01 Thirty-fifth street NE.
The death brings this years trafic
fatality total to 78, compared with
IS for the same period last year
Bus Driver Ordered Held.
A coroner's jury yesterday ordered
that Oscar Hermann, 80, of 29l6 P
street Sc, a Capital Transit Co. bus
operator, be held for Municipal
Court action under the Negligent
Homicide Act for the traffic death
last Monday of Robert T. Haw-
thorne, 78, of 2503 Fairlawn avenue
FSE
The jury also absolved Warner
w. Boswell, colored, 80, of Oils
South Glebe road, Arlington, Va.
in the trafic death the same day OF
Leonard w. Adsit, 31-year-old Ham,
ilton Hotel employe, who resided at
1856 Fifteenth street NV.
Died in Hospital.
Mr.. Hawthorne, who was struck
shortly after am. Monday as he
crossed Minnesota avenue Sc. near
Pennsylvania avenue, died a few
hours after being admitted to Cas-
ualty Hospital.
The body of Mr.. Adsit was dragged
nearly 10 feet by an automobile
operated by Mr.. Boswell as he was
driving north on Sixteenth street
NV, police said. The accident
occurred at Sixteenth and Fuller
streets NV. at about 7:30 am
Monday as Mr.. Adsit was on his way
to work.
Evening star., 1944-11-30
ABC Board Reversed
On Revocation Of
Showboat License

The Commissioners by a 2-to-l
vote today reversed an order of the
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
revoking the liquor license of the
Showboat in the 1900 block of H
street NV.
The ABC revocation order hao
been issued on claims that drinks
had been sold to two minors. The
Commissioners decided there wa.
insufficient evidence to support the
charges.
After the ABC Boards action las,
summer the Commissioners an.
nounced they had upheld the
liquor boards action by a 1-to-]
vote. The Court of Appeals, how
ever, ruled that tie vote did not
constitute decision ION questions
OF fact" as the law required in this
case.
The case was taken to the Court
OF Appeals after DistrictssC Court de-
MED the restaurant. an I'M junction
to restrain the Commissioners from
enforcing the revocation order until
the full Board of Commissioners
had heard the case. Commissioner
Guy Mason was absent because OF
illness when the case was first heard
Engineer Commissioner Charles
w. kutz cast the dissenting vote
upholding the ABC Board.
Evening star., 1944-11-30
Report on D. {. School
Detectives Is SOUGHT

Representative Stefan, Repub-
lican. Of Nebraska announced yes
terday he was requesting Robert L.
Haycock, superintendent of schools,
to submit comprehensive report on
the postwar objectives for the Dis
trict school system, covering both
the physical plant and curricula.
Eager to make certain that Dis
trict schools keep abreast of new
developments in all fields, as well as
have adquate facilities, Mr.. Stefan
said he felt greater emphasis should
be placed advantageously on voca-
tional education and physical train
ing.
Speaking Of the wartime develop
ments in radar and radio, Mr.. Stefan
suggested vocational training might
be broadened to include these sub
jects.
The ranking minority member of
the House Appropriations Subcom-
mittee, which handles the District
supply bills, Mr.. Stefan said he was
requesting that the outline of the
proposals and hopes of school off,
cias would be available early in
January, before formal study of the
next District budget proposals be-
gins.
Evening star., 1944-11-30
lsWRstion,inq
&Remiindery@a

Canned Goods, Etc.-Book No. 4.
blue stamps AS through Z-8 and
AS through W-5 good indefinitely
for 10 points each. Stamps KS
through Us and Az and B-2 good
Friday.
Meats. Fats, Etc.-Red stamps AS
through z-8 and AS through P-5
good indefinitely for 10 points
each. Next series of red stamps
validated December 8.
Points for Fats-Your meat dealer
will pay, two ration points for
each pound OF waste kitchen fats
you turn In.
Sugar-Book No. 4 stamps 80 through
81 valid for pounds indefinitely.
Book No. stamp 40 good for 5
pounds for home canning through
February 90, 1945.
Gasoline-A-13 coupons good for 4
gallons each through December
81. Ala coupons valid for (
gallons each on December "a.
B-4, CA. BIS and C-5 coupons
good for gallons each. New A
Ration Books now available by
mail to local boards. Get applica-
tions at service stations OF Ration
Board and mail in along with
back cover Of old A book.
Shoes-Airplane stamps l, 2 and 3
in Book No. good indefinitely for
one pair of shoes each.
Fuel Oil-Periods No. and 5 cou-
pons good for 10 gallons per unit
through August 81, 1945. Period /.
1915 ration, also good for 10
gallons unit. Consumers in this
area should not have used more
than II per cent Of their ration -
OF November n.
Evening star., 1944-11-30
Taxicab Driver Shot
After Fare Robs Him

Leonard Baker. 80, colored, GIT
Keefer place NV, was wounded
critically in Alexandria early today
after he was robbed of SIG by an
unidentified white man who had
hired his taxieab in the District.
Alexandria police said the shoot
ing occurred on Scroggins road, near
the Fairfax County line. They said
Mr.. Baker was shot in the neck, the
bullet ranging upward and emerg-
ing from the bridge of his nose.
Taken to the Alexandria Hospi-
tai, police said the victim gave this
account of the shooting:
The white man, described as be-
ing between IS and 40 years of age
and having a scar on his face near
the nose, entered the cab at Ninth
street and Pennsylvania avenue NV
and asked to be driven to an ad-
dress on Grove street, Alexandria.
For some reason, which police sale
Mr.. Baker was unable to make
clear, the cab went to Scroggins
road, more than mile off its course
where the robbery and shootins
occurred.