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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-03-24
- = = WAR FUN =
Telephone Is Magic Carpet To Home
For Boys And Girls In The Armed Forces
Over Fl 500 Calls Made Daily From Attended Centers
In Md. Va, w. Va, And ID. c..

out of the booth grinning, tell you
we could just jump up and down to
celebrate with him."
/, Watching the activity at camp
telephone center on busy evening,
you're likely to have the sharp sense
of standing in the center of the human
drama of war. It's different from
crowded railway terminal, for here
are no sweethearts and wives hravely
or tearfully saying farewells. For
these are the boys whose mothers and
girls are not with them, but far away;
and their whole reliance is on the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-03-24

The American Friends Service
committee (Quakers) is working
With the Indian Red Cross in provid-
ng 100000 daily meals for infants
nd nursing mothers in the famine
lrea around Calcutta, India. This
Committee and the British War Re-
ief Society of America recently ship
}ed 10000 cases of milk. The
friends Ambulance Unit in India is
lot only distributing this milk, but
maintaining canteens for older chill
lren and adults, and furnishing med
-cines to combat outbreaks of malar-
ia, pneumonia and dysentery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-03-24
SISTER KENNY TELLS OF
REMARKABLE TREATMENT

Another in the series of revealing
articles in which Sister Kenny tells
OF the growing number of recoveris
from infantile paralysis through her
treatments. Read this unusual story
in the April End issue of
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-03-24
Drawing In The Lines

Washington expects the invasion
II the European Western front and
Inc closing in on Japan to consti-
Lutte the principal military and naval
-.ctivities during the next few weeks
That means final victory or defeat
Tor the Allied Nations. No one doubts
that it certainly will be Victory.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-03-24
ADVANCE IN. MEDICINE

The following are a few of the
MEDICAL advances that occurred in
943: Pencillin became widely
nown and used; new types of anas-
nesia were introduced; mosquito
ontrol measures were perfected to
ombat malaria; new uses were
-ound for the sulfonamide drugs:
treatment centers were
established for syphilis; new facts
lbout vitamin B were discovered; !.
treatment of infected wounds and
lock was advanced.
The medical profession is entitled
o banner headlines from one end Of
he country to the other heralding
.hese life-saving accomplishments.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-03-24

Now it is admitted that it took two
men five months to think up the in
come tax form. Yet civilian is sup
posed to unravel it In couple of
weeks.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-03-24

That wife in Baltimore who hid in
car trunk to spy on her husband
probably was tired Of being rated ex-
cess baggage.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-03-24

In fDl nd-Up cLIclal opinion
proE-eins all sctlng the IL ,toiist,
ey@ ! Auto.4obll jbap l,s week
..,at N..-- s--s "a SIS, is4s
.te~~.on are biiant 49, 49,. 49,
IRE remains serious.
we are more than ever convinc-
ed, said William Berry, Secretary Of
the Club, that honest, sincere coop
grafton of every individual car own
sr is absolutely necessary If essen
Ceial private transportation is to be
kept rolling. Speeders, gasoline chis-
slers. and motorists who are indiffer-
emit as to the upkeep of their cars,
are, in effect, sabotaging a program
vital to the war effort
Up to now, Mr.. Berry pointed out,
America has done remarkable job
in maintaining a high percentage of
cars on the road. With new car manu-
acruie for civilian use eliminated
ince the beginning of the war, the
ountry has, through various con-
ervat4on measures based on ration
1g, managed to keep 24,500,0OO We
ices out of an original 27,00O,OOO
i-.ir to good operating condition.
Eut," he said, automobiles are
s~ting older all the time and need
lore care and attention, without
hich the mortality will be serious.
he one big reason why more than
Menty-four million cars are still OBJ
rating is that the majority of mo-
orists have cooperated in conserva-
ion. Any let-up now would be dis
astrous."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-03-24
More Big Smoke

The Rural Electrification Admins.
ration has been under investigation
y Senate investigator Sub-Com.
littee. Jonathan Daniels, special
Ssistant to the President, and a son
former Secretary of the Navy Jo-
sphus Daniels, was put on the spot
the Senate Committee and asked
J tell just what the President was
DING about this particular bureau
-aniels was quite right in refusing
TO testify until he had an opportunity
20 consult his Chief. After that he
lave the committee all the informa-
ion that was at his disposal.
This is just another instance OF
he hair-splitting between the White
louse and Congress. That's all the
flair amounted to.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-03-24
OUR CHANGING COUNTRY
BY j. f. Jones

Washington, D. c., March 30
There has been SO much speculation
about the One World that it is time
to examine affairs of our changing
country. Within the period of half
month following the "blow-off" by
Senator Barley, the President and
his Administration have been put on
the defensive.
Democrats and Republicans appar-
emily have succeeded in becoming
independent" If that determination
lasts Congress will fulfill it's respon-
sibilities to the people as the legisla-
tive branch of the Government.
The Republicans have made great
gains in the past two years and have
captured most of the Governorships
n the Northern States, and there is
every reason to believe that the next
.ower House of Congress will be Re-
publican, with the possibility that the
senate will also be anti-Roosevelt.
There has been more open opposi-
ion against the fourth term since
he first of the present month than in
my previous period of time. The
heory that one should never swap
lorses crossing a stream" has been
attacked in the Senate.
The Republican leaders have fresh
ropes that they will be able to stop
Roosevelt" But those same leaders
ire not agreed upon a candidate to
cad their political procession thsi
| all.
With so many great question in
olved in the affairs of our changing
ountry it is certain that the coming
| ampaign will be very bitter battle.
Soldiers Will Vote
Congress has been spending a lot
If it's time over inconsequential de-
ails with reference to the Federal
,allot for soldiers. The so-callde "bo-
allied ballot" simply carries a place
o write the name of your choice
or President" and that line covers
| he whole Presidential ticket as a
.ote for President, Vice President,
l LII 6lGCCOTS VI Cu6 SAME party. W.
,lank spots are set aside in which
express a choice for Senator, ana
wo more spaces are left for voting
or congressman.
| No wonder Congress refused to
| ubber-stamp that idea. The differ
| mt states all show a disposition TO
,repare ballots carrying the list OF
andidates just as they will appear
all the polling places within the
,tates. The chatter that goes around
hat some states might not do this
) what is called in the language OF
ne streets as 'just plain nonsense. .
Congress has been trying to please
ne President, but has found it al
lost impossible to do. But if Con-
Iress has it's way the policy outlined
or State ballots. including all offices,
ill go through.
The soldiers ballot and other ques-
IONS in which the White House ana
Japitol Hill disagree are being hand
cd gingerly in Washington, largely
yue to the fact that Democratic SEN
tors and Representatives are actual
! anxious to heal the breach thai
xists in their own party-for par
ocular reason, known as politics. "
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-03-24

Moves to Gust TOTO are reported
in Japan. Rumors to that effect have
also come to the Marianas and the
Marshalls.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-03-24

Maybe the Japs have their battle
wagons N = vault, IKE ese sela,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-03-24

Maybe spring is just around the
corner, but how far is the eornerG
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-03-24

Tokyo closes $500 centers of
amusement, Its still keeps It's COM
mpniQuss,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-03-24

Mussolini has only one little room
left for him. Dog house. no doubt
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-03-24
OF CAR OWNERS
SE( 'TrsS A2Y

In rDr nd-np II ctAcial opinion
| proE-enis all eetAnS the II torist,
eys-c ! Auto.4obll jbsiD LIS week
Evening star., 1944-08-16

| yesterday offered resolution In the
Senate advocating:
/. Possession by the United States
Of all islands In the possession Of
or inundated to Japan on December
S. 194l. including Formosa and the
Ryukyu Islands, which might help
in the defense Of the Panama Canal.
2. Acquisition by the United States
under postwar agreements OF Ber-
muda and all islands in the West
Indies which are now the possess
slons Of European nations"
3. Negotiation by the President of
an agreement with the Republic of
Ecuador looking to acquisition Of
the Galapagos Islands.
Insists ON Defense Of Islands.
Expressing complete agreement
with Senator McKellar's resolution,
which was referred to the Foreign
Relations Committee, Senator
Chandler declared 1t was just as
foolish" to leave islands in the
hands of Allies unable to defend
them as 1t is to leave them with
enemies, and added:
AFTER the last war we said we
did not want anything, and we did
not get anything American boys
have been losing their lives winning
back islands which were inundated
to Japan or to some weak friendly
nation which could not protect them
when the showdown came.
I'VE must say to them that we are
going to have possession of every is
land IN every ocean, which, If in the
possession of any enemy, or a weak
friend. would be a direct menace to
the people of the United States"
Reynolds Would Broaden Plan.
Senator Reynolds said he would
like to see the McKellar resolution
broadened to include not only Ber-
muda, but Bimini and Nassau, off
the coast of Florida, and Jamaica.
I'VE should not only take the is
lands which belong to the British
there, but we should discuss the ap-
praised value from what Great
Britain owes us as a result of World
War 1 and World War H." he said.
Similarly, Senator Reynolds advo-
Gated acquisition of Curacao, just
north of Venezuela, which he would
deduct from what the Dutch gov
ernment will owe us for reconquer-
ing and redelivering to them the
Dutch East Indies"
He also favored taking over the
French islands of st. Pierre and
Miquelon, off the coast of Newfound-
land.
Evening star., 1944-08-16
Man Shot by Worker
In Serious Condition

Louis johnson. colored, 30, Of 735
Fourth street NV. a laborer for the
Federal Works Agency, remained in
serious condition today at Provi-
dence Hospital where he was re-
moved yesterday after being shot by
q fellow worker.
Police said Kirby L. Hall, COL
ored, AZ. of 904 First street S.W.
shot johnson with a .3S caliber
pistol when he became angered at
the latter's practical jokes. Hall
was being held pending the outcome
of JohnSon'S wounds,
Evening star., 1944-08-16
Won Gonturd Ordered
To Report for Induction

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-Gert Hans
Won Gontard, acquitted in June in
Federal Court of q charge of con-
spiracy to evade military service,
has been ordered to report for in
duction into the armed forces Fri
day.
The grandson of the late Adolphus
Busch, st. Louis brewer, will be 80
years old August "a, which would
have deferred him automatically
for age. A selectiye service spokes-
man said yesterday Won Gontard
had made no claim for deferment
Evening star., 1944-08-16
Morgenihau Says Foes
Must Be Kept Disarmed
Ry the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-Secretary
OF the Treasury Morgenthau, speak
ing from London last night, de-
clared Germany and Japan must be
kept disarmed to assure the world
they never again will be able to
become aggressor nations.
Mr.. Morgenthau, in an address
broadcast to this country by the
CHS, cautiolled that eternal vigi-
lance is the price of liberty" and
added that the United Nations, as
well as disarming the Axis nations,
should continue the cooperation
and unity successfully displayed
during the war.
The cabinet member, Just back
from a trip to the Normandy bat
tie front. paid tribute to the people
OF London, "a city almost without
children" and their ability to take
1t" during the rain of Nazi robot
bombs.
Back our fighting boys with your
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Evening star., 1944-08-16
London Papers Play Up
McKeIIor Resolution

LONDON, Aug. 16 (P.-London
newspapers generally printed brief
prominently displayed stories today
on the McKellar resolution recon-
mending permanent United States
possession of Bermuda and West
Indies islands.
The Daily Mail captioned its 'front.'
page paragraph, Modest Demands.
The Herald carried a three para
graph story on the back page under
the headline Senators Want Our
Islands" There was no editorial
discussion or official comment.
Evening star., 1944-08-16
|McKe||ar Urges U. 5.
To Demand Islands
Needed for Security
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Senator Mcclellan, Democrat, Of
Tennessee believes the United States
should demand permanent possess
sion of all islands necessary to the
future security Of the Nation.
Applauded by Chairman Reynolds
of the Military Affairs Committee
and Senator Chandler, Democrat, of
Kentucky. the Tennessee legislator
Evening star., 1944-08-16
Army Recalls AIon Ludd

HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 16 R.--
Film Actor Alan Ladd, who served
10 months In khaki before receiving
a medical discharge last October
and who later was classified IA, was
notified by his draft board today to
report for Army duty E-tember 4.
Evening star., 1944-08-16

asked no alimony and said a prop
erty agreement had been reached.
Mr.. Ates was major In the Army
Air Forces and recently was placed
on the inactive list
Evening star., 1944-08-16
Ates Sued for Divorce

LOS ANGELES. Aug. 16 tR.-
Roscoe Ates, former suffering
comedian Of the Aims, was sued for
divorce yesterday by Mrs. Leeonore
Bell Ates on cruelty charges. She
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-10
Fashion

ACCES SORES from
~ head 10 toe will KEEP
right on being important
fashions. Women have be-
come more millinery con-
sciouS, SO more hats will be
worn. but fancy combs,
snoOds and flowers, real
and artificial. will not alb
dictate the popularity they
have had in the past few
years.
Jewelry Of the semi-pre.
cious type will be smaller in
size and daintier in design
than much of the Junk"
jewelry of the past.
Bright colorS, especially
the electrified pinkS and
greens, will be found in
scarves, gloves, handbags,
and belts. Brilliant blue is
newly popular.
Shoes, in bout six
months, will be more elab-
orately decorated. You'll
see nail-headS again and
platform soles, higher heels
and in general more dressy
shoes.
Handbags also will be
more elaborate, especially
the formerly severe shout
der strap versions. Alto
gether, striking color and
more femininity in design
are headliners in the acceS-
series we shall wear.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-10
TOYS

CANTA CLAUS has been
, very busy this year in.
venting toys that use no
priority materials. In the
realm of dolls he's proud TO
announce two new types:
One is a sleeping baby doll,
a replica of the new baby
Mummy brought home from
the hospital. Instead of the
wide-awake face most dolls
have, this one has a realistic
looking sleeping face.
The second doll Santa is
going to distribute widely
the night of his annual trek
is a glamorous little lady
with a new kind of wig
sturdy enough to be combed
and set by little fingers. A
special plastic comb and a
booklet of hair styles are in.
Guided in this dolls ward
robe.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-10
Capes Are New

A T cent New York
~ Showings, many of the
country's e a d n 6 fashion
designers featured cape
suits. The capeS were
either elbow or fingertip
length; some were fur lined.
The fingertip cape of one
gray suit was lined with
"chinchilla" rabbit and the
lining of another cape,
which belonged TO a tobacco
brown suit, was of Ameri.
can black sheared lamb. All
capes were removable, re-
vealing the slim silhouette
Of the suit underneath.
And again, we saw glitter
for more formal wear
crepe or wool jersey dresses
in black or bright colorS
trimmed with vari-Colored
spangleS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-10
Plastic end Wood

CANTA'S been quiet but
- he hasn't been .jdling.
And although toys aren't as
varied and plentiful as in
prewar days, because of the
shortage of materials, chill.
dren will have enough of
them TO provide the usual
excitement and delight
Beautifully d g 5 j & n g i
wooden toys. and others in
materials not needed for
war supplies, are available
in the lowcr.priced shops as
we'll as at the counters
where the most expensive
toys are shown. So don't
skimp on the children's
Christmas.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-10
Wepee &%se
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-10
NAZI.LAP ERASER

For free Labels in patriotic col
Ors to paste an fat-saying con
tanners send "A stamped. addressed
envelope to the Household Alma
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The union times., 1944-09-30
Conn. Committee
 To Meet Sunday

The first meeting of the Con- necticut A. F. L. Non-Partisan Political Action Committee will be held at the New Haven Labor Temple on Sunday, Oct. l, at Z PM, it was announced today by Harold V. Feinmark, chair man of the Committee. Appoint ed by President Timothy Collins of the Connecticut Federation of Labor, the committee will carry on campaign among American Federation of Labor unions for the election of Presi- dent Roosevelt and Sen. Harry Truman, and for such other candidates as it may decide The State Federation of Labor has already endorsed Roosevelt and Truman.
 In addition to Feinmark, who is a vice-president of the State Federation, and president of the New Haven Central Labor COun- cil, the committee includes Michael Misenti, Bricklayers, MiddletOwn; Dennis Carol, Hatters, Danbury; Jos h Cleary, Teamsters, Bridgeport; {; Rep. Alfio Urbinati, Norwich; /; Frank Bausola, Teamsters, Hartford; Theodore DePaOIa, Meriden Sam CappOlla, Hoist ing Engineers, Stamford, and George Sabo, Electricians, Wa terbury.
The union times., 1944-09-30
Frauds Preying Against Soldiers Attacked By US.
Federal Trade Commission Cracks Down On Un-
 savory Characters

As policeman for business. the Federal Trade Commission, during the 30 years of its existence, has been compelled to deal with many sordid and unsavOry characters. None, however, ranked lower than a flock of racketeers now preying upon the families of our fighting men.
 During the week the commission cracked down" on three concerns which are accused of operating finn Hams at the expense of soldiers and their kinfolk.
 Lewis & Conger, New York, were charged with misrepresentation in the sale of ''foxhole pillows" :" which they advertised as affording more comfort than any article that may be carried by soldier. Nearly every claim made for the pillow is false, the commission said.
 The London Handkerchief Com pany, New York, which advertises Hank for Tanks" gift packages, was accused of downright faking. The the commission said, are seconds, rejects or irr .gulars, of inferior quality, badly cut md imper- fectly sewed, and are wortl consider ably less than the price cqarged."
 The American FOOd Shipping Company, New York, is charged with misrepresenting the value and contents of gift packages of food, cigarettes and other merchandise sold for shipment to members of the armed forces. These boxes do not contain all the articles listed and articles of less value have been substituted, the commission charged.
 The commission for months has been waging a campaign against pub fishing firms which advertised "arm- ored' Bibles guaranteed to protect the lives of soldiers-a claim for 7Vhich there iS not the slightest basis, the commission said.
The union times., 1944-09-30
Federal Figures Show Food Costs Up47% Since 8
Price Of Goods For Mod erate-Income Families
 Increased By 28 PC.

Although the U. s. Department of Labor's cost of living index released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is generally discredited in the eyes of workers and economists as a measure of the cost of living, 1t continues to issue reports.
 In the new report covering the month ending in mid-August, the BIS figures say that food costs for the average American family are 47.3% higher than they were on Aug. Is, 1939.
 BIS also insists that "prices of goods important in the purchases of moderate-income families have in- creased 289o" during the five years of the war in Europe This, of course, is not a BIS claim that it represents the increase in the cost of living. It claims only to be prices of some goods families buy, and it makes no refer ence to quality.
The union times., 1944-09-30
ThirdAveryF Defies Ruling Of WarLabor Board
Case Sent To Washington For Appropriate Wig
 orous Action"

A third company headed by s. L. Avery dehed the federal government when the U. s. Gypsum Co. refused to comply with a National War Labor Board directive involving 12O en- ployes in its Jersey City, N. J., plant.
 Objecting to a maintenance of membership clause, the checkoff and compulsory arbitration in a contract with Dist. 50, United Min Workers, company counsel de- clared: ''The company has decided not to abide by the advice of the government or by its directive.''
 During a stormy session before the regional WLB here, company coun- sel denounced the government direc- tive as both improper and illegal"
 The regional board immediately re- ferred she case to Washington for appropriate vigorous action" by un- animous recommendation of public, industry and labor members. The WLB hearing was called at the re- quest of the UNIV local, which charged that the company had re- fused to grant wage increases ordered by the board unless the disputed clauses were dropped from the con- tract
 This is the third time company of which Avery is board chairman has defied a WLB order. The oth- CTS were the Montgomery Ward Co. in Chicago involving the Uni ted Retail Wholesale X Dept. Store Employees (CIO) and the Hummer Mfg. Co.,, of Springfield, Ill.,, in- vOlving an AFL local.
The union times., 1944-09-30
Another Sock Given To Readers Digest

MELVINDALE, Mich.-As soon as the board of education of Dist. II, Ecorse township, can do so it is ex- pected to approve the recommendation of Supt. of Schools A. A. Rddering that the Readers Rigest be eliminated from the classes.
 Riddering acted on protest from United Steelworkers Local 1929 against the anti-labor magazine. He wrote to Rec. Sec. James Crutcher of the local Sept. IA:
 Received your letter and resolu- tion concerning the use of the Readers Digest as a textbook in our schools. I will recommend to the board of edu- cation that they concur with your resolution and that we no longer use the magazine as a textbook in any of our classes"