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Evening star., 1944-09-14
Women's Cotton Dresses
7.s' W<,< ,1sss
Were 1895

10 dotted swiss and printed batiste dresses Sizes 1s
to A.
- Printed Cotton Wolfe Dresses Sizes 14l1 10 2oL la.
.lleH u piCe. -S3SS
II Printed Rayen Meshes and Bembergs Sizes 14i1 1a1a
and IAN. Were 1855. Now- sla "A
: hayen Facenne Dresses in white and aqua Were s2s
W&L-Women's Dresses Third Floor
Evening star., 1944-09-14
Boys Stacks Suits, 'l'''
Were S2.95

Were S2.95
800 cotton suits in tan or blue, sizes 8 to 49,
27S pairs Cotton OvefaMs blue or green solids or
stripes Sizes 9. g. 10. Less than \ price Now SSe
Long sleeved Sweaters neck, blue Sizes
so and 80. Were 50. Now----------- S2lS
wAL-Down Stairs Store. Boys Apparel.
Evening star., 1944-09-14
Misses Dresses, '3.''
Were H9S and more

Were S7.9S and more
IS cotton and rayon crepe dresses in an assortment
OF styles and colors Sizes IL to Is in the group
wsL-Down Stairs Store, womens and Misses Dresses
Evening star., 1944-09-14
Misses Formal Dresses
Reduced

Cotton Dinner and Evening Dresses,
sizes 10 to 40.
1. les than price. Now -SS.7S
;, less than u price. Now -S7.75
Rayon Dinner and Evening Dresses.
sizes 10 to 40.
., were S22.e5 and S25. Now S12.5e
., were t7S and s7s.7S. Now $3.50
1, were 4lSe5. Now .4ll.5o
W&I~Misses' Formal Wear,
Third Floor.
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Furniture Reduced 10
Living Room Furniture

Living Room Furniture
Sofa blue and beige plaid novelty cover Originally
SIPS. Now OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES S62 81
Modern Sofa. two-cushon type mauve and white tex
tured cotton Originally $l56 Now ------. S7s
Modern Sofas, novelty cotton Originally $3.50
Now w-------------------- sea
4Button Seat and Back Chair and cotton cover
Originally $3.50 Now Sz47s
Sofas and blue plaid novelty cotton than
\ price Now $4l2s
Chair blue plaid novelty cotton Originally SO So
mahogany on birch Less than u price Now 81
Secretary Top maple finish hardwood Originally SIS
1 Mexican Chair. hardwood painted white than "
price. Now ------------- - Sa7x
Modern Chair, cypress wool and cotton
cover. Originally $50. Now --------- ------- So
w&L-Lving Room Furniture, Sixth Floor.
Summer Furniture
Wooden Bass Chinese with blue trim Originally S12
Now $50
Wooden Beverage Tables, blue Originally $40 So
row S14.56
Wooden Tea Wagons white with green Stats Originally
were $22 Now si1
Wooden End Tables white Originally s2l
Now ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ------- Sl0Se
Wooden Arm Cha white with green Stats Originally $40
t>ow $o
Doubedeck Wooden Bar wagon with eight glasses Orig
1nAly $3.50. Now
Metal and Wood Smoking Stand, Canton red nnish
Table, 5oxso inches Manchu green nish Originally Ss7 So
Now
Service Stands Trays hnish Originally
w&L-summer Furniture Sixth Floor.
Evening star., 1944-09-14

Teen-age Shortie Goats
1915
We're $685. and more
Is belted and boxy styles in orchid,
wool. Sizes to IL.
"a Sunbaek Cotton Seersucker
Dresses. Navy, peach. wine, blue.
Sizes 10 to IA. Less than "A price.
W&I-Teen-age Apparel, Fourth
Floor. Z
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Women's Shoes, '4.''
Were S6.95

Were S6.95
1872 pairs Of calfskin and kidskin
pumps and ties In brown. black and
navy blue Sizes 81 to ., AAAA to
B In The group.
w&L-Women's Shoes, Second Floor.
Evening star., 1944-09-14

Victory Brond ShelIoc, Less Thon u Price

Miscellaneous Housewares Reduced
Large Semase Wardrobes. 1895 Now, Slss5
/ Large Semasite Utility Cabinet Was $32s5 Now
$I645
Unpainted Whatnot Shelves. Were S7.25 Now 1895
Breakfast Room Chair maple finish with black Less
than "a price. Now SzSS
Mirror Racks with mirror tie rack and shoe racks
than y price Now ---------------- a5e
Wood Construction Breakfast Set table with
simulated leather chairs Was $65 Now L- S3Sa5
Keepdr Moisture Dispensers Less than u Now 75c
Porcelain top Tables white with black trim than u
price Sass
Cabinet BASE with red noleum top than "a price
Tables maple finish Were s22 so Now
Obong Acona Wood Serving Tray Less than u price
Now --------------------S2 S2S5
l Trplcate Mirror. Was $685. Now 4z
Medicine Cabinet with Mirror Front. S12 Now s.
IL Composition Waste Baskets Were ST. Now Soc
Metal Fireplace Screen. Less than y price. Now s.
Wall Plaques Were soc. Now w------------ Csc
Wood Serving Tray Was $295. Now 81 50
WL-Housewares Eighth Foor-Express Elevator Service
Evening star., 1944-09-14

Misses Wool Goats, ~
Weys S4eZS
red cohama wooen box coats with cardigan neck
line. Sizes 10 to 49,
9317S SO
Doube Tunc Wssl Coats black red or brown
checked with white Sizes 10 to 16 Were s4S Now
keA Checked kayen kaincoata Siss 10, a. IA and l9
Less than y price Now ow------------------ s5
10 Wemen's shanung Raysn Suits pink purple
eises 30 to a. Were S3s.75. Now-----s s2ssS
W&L-Coats and Suits Third Floor.
Evening star., 1944-09-14
Misses and Women's Goats
Were 52szS and more

10 Were S2'7S and more
IL wool crepe spring coats, fitted or boxy Blue,
lilac and gold. Sizes TO- IL, Is, 1s, 1874 3S and 40
10 Misses Rayen wsrstsd Fais Suits fully lined Black
luggage and Sizes 10 to 90 Leas than price
10 Misses Rayen Faile Suits fully lined Black
gray. luggage and navy Sizes 10 to 7o Less than "a
Misses Wool Monotone and Crepe Suits brown gray lilac
and coral. Sizes 10 to IA. Were 329.75. Now--SlsSs
Is Misses Cotton Seersucker Suits cray and red stripes
Size IL. Less than "a price. Now $z.75
Skunkdyed Opossum Jackets sizes and 16 Were t75
and more. Now, including 2o% tax - - SS7ss
Blended Length Coat Size H. Was SOS. Now includ-
W&L-Down Stairs Store, Coats and Suits
Evening star., 1944-09-14

Inexpensive Dresses, '7'''
Were sIO.95 to 1895
Group includes plain colors and prints; sizes 10 to
TO- SO to A and 1871 to 24. In the collection One
and two piece styles: rayon jerseys and cottons
spun rayons and rayon combinations.
81 were Sl0ss to sl395. S7ss
~, 1885 Now - sa7s
II, less than II price. s1ss
II, were 81 95 and more. Now .s3sS
~ White Cotton Pfque Dresses and Of SPUN
1yon and cotton lace Were $40 and more Now S57S
W&L-Inexpensive Dresses, Third Floor
Evening star., 1944-09-14
Chldren's Play Toes

~ Were Sis and more
400 cotton playsuits, pinafores and
suspender skirts. Sizes 2 to 6 in
the group.
W&L-Down Stairs store Infants
Apparel.
Evening star., 1944-09-14

Chi|dren's Long
Cotton Hose, 45s
We're 7Sc
$50 pairs of cotton hose In beige,
dark green, royal blue and red. Sizes
to 1917.
w&L-Juniors and Children's
Hosiery, Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1944-09-14
ChiIdren's Play Sandals
Il Were 5I.9S

~ ere Sl.TS
IS pairs Of non-rationed play shoes
In red. white or blue. Also IN striped
combinations. Sizes 121a to }.
W&L-Children Shoes,
Second Floor.
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Service-weisht Rayon
Hose, 69e W.,. &c
340 pairs Of hose In suntAn shades
sizes ~ to l0h.
3s pain Diaek Rayoa Hsse, sizes .
TO l0h. Were Sec. Now sic
wAL-Hosiefy, Aisle 10, First Floor
Misses Straw Hats

SZ.zo Less than Y, briee
IS, IN white. black, colors, Turbans
and brimmed styles. Adjustable
head si1es.
lee Novelty Head Bands and Snoods
In light colors. Less than "a price.
W&L-Millinery. Third Floor.
Evening star., 1944-09-14
Students Fall Suits, 'I9'7'
Were $3.50

2e tweeds and cheviots in plain blues and tan,
brown and gray mixtures all properly labeled for
fiber content. Broken lots from our regular stock
Single and double breasted models. Group includes
Regulars@35. 1886. 4/37. 438 $780, 3/4O 1/42
Longs-I36, 1877, l40. Stocky (stouts)-I36, 1877.
1/38.
W&L-Ihe Mems Store Second Floor.
Evening star., 1944-09-14
Women's Broadcloth
Shirts, '2''' Yer. ,,ss

% white cotton broadcloth shirts,
sises - 10 30.
30 Cettsn Bieuses, assorted colors
and styles. Sizes "a to 30 Were
4e.96 and Sl0.SS Nov SS.7S
W&L-Blouses Third Floor.
38 Were $3.50. Now ~ $50
w&L-Blouses, Aisle IS, First Floor.
Evening star., 1944-09-14

Novelty Rayon Mesh
Hose, 25e We're 1e
1000 pairs novelty rayon mesh hose
with cotton tops and reinforced toes
and heels. Scanned back. Sizes Ga
to 1011.
W&L-Down Stairs Store, Hosiery.
Evening star., 1944-09-14
DOWN STARS s1oRE=I<.sn4zLNesAn1<>

Women's and Misses
Dresses, 3 Yer. ,,ss and NOR.
Is women's and misses dresses in spun rayon and
sheer cottons Sizes IL to A. Not every size in every
style.
- Navy Cotton Dresses sim. II
to 40. Were $3.50. Now
w&L-Down Stairs Store inexpensive Dresses
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25

TRAVELLING MAN HERE
Pat Sweeney, we'll known travel
ing man, is registered at the Bar
anof from Spokane
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
Girl Scouts Silver
Tea Plans Progress;
Event on April IS

Lois Haired will be chairman of
the serving committee for the Sill
yer Tea which Gii1 Scouts Of Troop
Three will hold April Is, it was
decided at the regular meeting of
the troop held in the Northern
Light Presbyterian Church Thurs
day.
Phyllis and Evelyn Tweet were
invested as Tenderfoot Scouts dur
ing the meeting.
Mrs. d. j. OConnor visited the
troop meeting and told about the
Juliette Low Fund Each Girl Scout
is giving a ten cent war savings
stamp for the cause. The fund will
help other Girl Scouts in foreign
countries after the war.
The girls of Troop Three chose
to represent Russia in the Inter-
national Festival to be held on Jul
liette Lows birthday.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
The MILK
QUESTION

JUNEAU, Alaska-To the Editor
|of the Empire: DR.. r. M. Still OF
New York makes the following
statement:
ut has been my fortune for g
humber of years to oversee the
feeding of many hundred babies on
Pasteurized milk, and after numer-
Gus and careful experiments, I am
forced to believe that In the vast
ma jority of cases it produces rick
cts and scu,vy, or scrofulosis, and
kindred diseases, If given continu-
ously; all these diseases being cured
by the use of RAW milk. Several
years ago when there was SO much
talk of the virtues of Pasteurized
milk for babies, examined several
hundred babies so fed, and found
that 81 percent of them showed
signs of ricketts,, scurvy and scrof-
ulosis, and it was only after these
careful observations that the fallacy
of heated milk in infant feeding
was made known to me-"
tSigned)
(MrsO JANET M. Kraft.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
Is LEAVE HERE
YESTERDAY VIA
WESTWARD BOAT

A steamer arrived yesterday from
the south, and discharged the fol-
lowing passengers. Moss Anderson
Nick Bee, Hugh S. Fisher, Grace
I. Fisher Virginia johnson, Al
Jones, Marguerite Mcintyre, M. D.
williams, John A. Cervinski, and
Robert Q. Sursdal, all from Seattle
From Ketchikan-David A. Hoff-
man, Stanfore Coathub, and Ray
mond Scranton.
The vessel left for the Westward
with Helen Jurrok, Sedella Berget
Catherine Charles Mary Snider
Frances Rude, Brig. and Mrs. J. T.
Dillingham;, A. c. Black, Maj. j. c.
Marcraft, Mrs Jacob Carter, Mr.
and Mrs. B. C. Larabee, Miss G.
Leigh, Elmer Peterson. James
Coughlin and Keith A. Carter.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
FRANCES FARMER
IS COMMITTED TO
insane HOSPITAL

SEATTLE, March Is. - Frances
Farmer, who went TO the Univer-
sity of Washington where she
played theatrical leads and later
attained motion picture stardom,
has been committed to a western
state hospital for insanity, the COM
plant being filed by her mother.
Mrs. Lillian Farmer told members
Of the King County Sanity Com
mission that her daughter needed
institutional care as she was entire
ly unable to control her at home.
Mrs. Farmer said her daughters
difficulties dated back to marital
trouble several years ago, but that
she didn't show any symptoms to
her knowledge until December, 1912.
at Santa Monica, when Miss Farm
er was arrested on a drunk driving
charge and sentenced to 10S days
in jail.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
HOSPITAL NOTES

Alex Zibio has been admitted to
st. AIMS Hospital for medical at
tention.
Mrs. Ben Peterson entered st.
AIMS Hospital yesterday from va
kutat.
Mrs. Ronald Lister was admitted
to st. AIMS this morning for sur
gerry .
Walter Gamble, a medical pa
tent, has been discharged from st.
AIMS after medical care
Mrs. Alice James and infant were
yesterday afternoon from
the Government Hospital.
John Fawcett was admitted to
the Government Hospital from Ex-
cursion Inlet yesterday.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25

TO HIR5TS
BIG event

Over 200 friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Claude M. Hirst attended public
reception in their honor in the
Northern Light Presbyterian Church
last evening between the hours Of
8 and 10 O'Clock and showed their
deep regret over the departure of
the popular couple from juneau
where they have been residents for
The past eight years.
Friends began gathering early in
the evening and there was contin-
uous coming and going that lasted
until long after the reception hours.
During the evening Mrs. Merle
Janice Pitts sang III See You
Again" accompanied by Carol Berry
Davis. H. L. Faulkner presented
Mr.. and Mrs Hirst with going
away gift, a popular testimonial. OF
the high esteem in which the couple
is held. The gift was a beautiful
colored picture, framed, of AUX
Lake and showing the pond lilies
in the foreground.
During the evening refreshments
were served, the committee in
charge Of this arrangement consist
ing of Mrs r. j. Sommers, chair
man, Mrs. w. S. Pullen and Mrs
Raymond L. Wolfe.
Pouring were Mrs. Katherine
Hooker, Mrs. J. w. LEVERS, Mrs
M 5. Whittier and Mrs. j. P. Will
liams.
During the evening, the Rev
willis r. Booth, pastor of the
Northern Light Presbyterian
Church, was ct the door Of the re-
oeption room and greeted the arri-
walls.
Nlr. and Mrs. Hirst will leave Jul
Ieau for the states early next
month where Nj. Hirst has been
transferred after eight years here
in charge OF the Alaska Office Of
Indian Affairs.
MI Hirst mas been one of the ac-
tive elders OF the Northern Light
Presbyterian Church and both have
been closely associated with the
church work during their eight
years in Juneau. Mrs. Hirst has
been the outstanding leader in the
World Service Circle, missionary
organization OF the church, and
formerly was President OF the Ju-
peau group.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25

GIVES OUT
FISH STORY

WASHINGTON, March 25.-Pres-
ident Roosevelt indicated that he
thought boys and older men could
handle the Job If catching the ma
tons fish supply when a reporter
told him the fishermen catches av-
erage 10000 pounds of fish year,
and inquired whether he had any
plans for protecting that food sup
ply, since the problem of draft de-
feIment confronts the industry.
Last year, the President said, a
plan was submitted to him which
took 20 or 80 persons to consider
and run down the plan, which in
volved the use of l6 year old fish
ermen He said finally it was de-
cided that l6 year olds could catch
fish as well as ID year olds, and
cited himself as an example of an
older person who can catch fish.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
Luther LEAGUE Is
Meeting Tomorrow

Sunday evening at 1880 o'clock
the Senior Luther League will meet
at the Resurrection Luthera n
Church. Leslie Swanson is in charge
Of the Devotions and the Discus
sion period During the Fellowship
Hour following, Mr.. and Mrs. Gil
Eide will show colored slides of
Southeastern Alaska. Any young
people interested are welcome to
attend.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
MERCY FLIGHT IS
MADE YESTERDAY,
ALASKA AIRLINES

A special flight was made yester-
day by the Alaskan Airlines from
Yakutat to bring Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Petersen here in order to secure
disqualification for Mrs Petersen
The regular passengers stopped at
Yakutat while the mercy flight was
made, and were taken to the West
ward later.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
Moose Lodge to
Hold Game Party
AT Club Tonight

Members of the Moose Lodge and
Women of the Moose will hold a
game party tonight at, the Club
Headquarters in the Seward Build
ing. Following the games, refresh
ments will be served. The party will
start at 8 O'Clock.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
HAiKE5 TRIP IS
MADE TODAY BY
ALASKA COASTAL

Emil Jorgenson was a passenger
to Sitka yesterday with the Alaska
Coastal Airlines. The plane brought
back Stanley Vases, Ole Haynes,
E. c. johnson, Albert Jones, w. r.
Nichols, John Mccormick, Capt.
Charles Beach and Joe Nadeau.
John Fawcett and Col. G. Norris
came in from Excursion Inlet.-.s !
Today a flight was made to
Haines with Lawrence Sorrells, AL
vim Holder, Tommy Ward, Fenton
Jacobs and Albert Paddy.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
townsend Club TO
Meet Tuesday;TaIk
Given by Governor

At the regular meeting Of the
Juneau Townsend Club next Tues
day evening in the CLIO Hall, Gov.
Ernest Gruening will be the chief
speaker Immediately following a
short business session, according to
announcement today by Mrs. Bea-
trice Rosness, Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
SITKA LEGION POST y
FILES ARTICLES, INC

The Sitka Post No 13, The Am
erican Legion, Dept. of Alaska, Inc.
profit. has filed articles of
incorporation at the Auditors Of
flee. Incorporators are Eiler Han
son, Russell l.. Clithero and Ben
c. Miller, all Of Sitka.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-10
Rulings About Autos
Bicycles, Tires,
Gasoline

February quota of new passenger
automobiles is 10000, two-thirds OF
the January quota, and of new BIZ
cycles is $500, one half the Janu-
airy quota, the Office of Price Ad-
ministration has announced. Except
for decrease of approximately one
fourth In the number of used and
reclaimed (grade III) passenger
tires, February quotas for tires and
tubes are about the same as for Jan
uary. Essential truck operators in
areas where tire recapping facili-
ties are inadequate or unavailable
may obtain a ration certificate per-
hitting them to exchange with
dealers tire which needs recapping
for used tire or new war" tire.
Automobile drivers hereafter will
find that the purpose for which
they drive, rather than the dis
lance they drive, will determine
their eligibility for tires, Motorists
may now use indelible pencil as
well as ink to write their license
numbers and state Of registration
on each gasoline coupon. Motorists
must now present their tire inspec-
ton records when applying for spe-
clal gasoline rations.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-10
Good Attendance at
Egg Grading School

An egg-grading school was con-
Quoted by Duce Campbell, repre-
sentative of the Montana State
Department of Agriculture, Sunday,
Feb. s, in the community room in
the court house. The meeting was
well attended.
The morning session was devoted
TO discussion of State and OPA
rulings and to the explanation of
the various grades of eggs.
Examinations were then taken
and licenses granted to the follow
ing: Mrs Thelma COPYRIGHT, Mrs.
Bill Vanderwood Mrs. Ruth Shell
don, Mrs Louis Ohlerich, Peter Van
derwood, Clinton Dennis, E. M.
Slauson, William Hafferman, Jr.,
M. R. Karnes, and H. c. Burse OF
Libby, and Walter Morrison Of Troy.
Applications for license renewals
were made by Mrs. Vern Spencer
and PAUL Stamschror
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-10
Junior Women Enjoy
Annual Dinner

The annual dinner of the Junior
Woman's Club was held Tuesday
evening at the Caboose. Places were
set for 40 members at gayly deco
rated tables. The valentine motif
was carried out in individual IA
vors. Fresh bouquets and lighted
candles added to the charm. Mrs.
Don Leach, chairman in charge, and
her committee planned an enter
tanning evening,
Mrs. Arley Thompson acted as
toastmistress, and various members
responded with jingles on horo-
scopes of the birthdates of all pres
ent. Mrs. Ned Joughin, the club adj
visor, was toasted and gave jolly
response.
At the end of four course din
ner, a business meeting was he'd.
The members voted to donate to
the Cancer Control Society. Mrs.
Martin Botchek was appointed as a
representative to work with the So
ciety.
The members requested that the
club purchase bond from the SEN
ior Women's Club thereby giving
them credit toward their service
award.
The members made plans where
by they will entertain the Senior
Womens Club as guests at the April
meeting
There being no further business
the meeting adjourned and social
hour ensued
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-10
Libby ,Postoffice
Does Large Volume
OF Business

Just what is the total business
transacted annually by /the Libby
postoffice? That is an interesting
question and one that many have
probably often wondered about.
The answer has been supplied this
week by figures submitted by Post
master Forest De Rosia. The figures
show a healthy growth in the gross
amount of business done in the
city by Uncle Sans postoffice de-
partment
Total receipts of the Libby office
during the IL months of 1943 were
SPIT, 178.48 which, everyone can~xee,
was considerably over a quarter
of million dollars. This was an
increase in gross office sales of 4.3
per cent over any previous year.
War bonds and stamps accounted
for $50, 282.50 of this total Postal
savings took care Of $16,85000 and
gross office sales were $18,045. 10.
Issued money orders, migratory
bird stamps, federal motor vehicle
tax stamps, documentary stamps,
cts, accounted for the balance.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-10
Riddles and Misses
To Get More Leather
For Shoes

HELENA, Feb. Z Northwest
Riddles and misses are practically
assured of wearing all leather top
shoes this year, according to new
WPB Directives to tanners Of upper
shoe leather, it was announced by
Northwest WPB officials today.
The Directives provide that in
addition to regular military orders,
a stated amount or given percent
age of the tanners monthly civilian
production must be set aside and
sold only for the manufacture % in
fants, childrens and misses shoes
It is anticipated that this procedure
will make available approximately
20 per cent more leather of this
type than was consumed during 1943
in the manufacture of infants, chill
drens and misses footwear.
Production of upper shoe leather
for these items during l943, totaled
approximately 100000 square
feet, WPB officials said.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-10
"a Billion
Feet OF Lumber
Needed in A
Much Goes Into
Boxes, Crates For
War Shipments.
RESERVE SUPPLIES
ARE GETTING LOW

HELENA, Feb. More than Sd
billion board feet of lumber will
be needed to meet the war require
ments of the nation in 1914, it was
announced today by F. Peavey Hef-
felfinger, Northwest WPB Director.
Estimates for the nations mini
mum needs include shipping lum-
Der, mostly lumber used for Grating
and packaging material for ship
ment to the war fronts, 1914 billion
board feet, almost one-half of all
production, construction for the
Army, Navy, Maritime Commission
and Air Corps, 511 billion; railroad,
utilities, mining and heavy indus
tries, 611 billion; farm, defense
housing and all other essential CT
william requirements. billion board
feet.
Mr.. Heffelfinger pointed out that
although the figure Of "a billion
board feet was not the largest war
time production figure, it present
ed the greatest challenge because
it was no longer possible to fall
back upon inventories. In 1912, es-
Inmates and production for lumber
were 3611 billion board feet and
consumption was ~ billion. In 1943,
estimates were 3212 billion, produc-
ton was 80 billion board feet, but
consumption was 81 billion.
During these years, our inven-
tories have dropped from II to s
billion board feet Mr.. Heffelfinger
said. I'm my opinion, they have
now reachtd point not far above
the danger point for wartime in
ventories. They are at dangerous
" low level with which to meet
any war emergency. As result, we
can no longer tap our reserves Of
inventories to meet our require
ments. Instead we must meet our
requirements by production, and in
addition, start to build up these in
ventories above the present point