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Evening star., 1944-11-23
Mr.. Nelson's New Role

Although his duties are defined in
only the broadest terms, Donald M.
Nelson, in his new role as personal
representative of the President" oc-
cupies unique position in the ad-
ministration. Mr.. Roosevelt has
several special assistants and ad-
visers, including Harry Hopkins. but
their official status-at least in re-
lation to the various departments
of the Government-seem to be less
imposing.
Mr.. Nelson, says the President, is
"to advise and assist me in dealing
with some of the most important
problems now facing the American
people; and to undertake specific
missions for me-" To this extent,
there is nothing unusual in the ap-
pointment. but Mr.. Roosevelt goes
on to say that the former chief OF
our War Production Board will at
tend cabinet meetings and have au-
thority to obtain whatever help he
may need from existing Federal
agencies.
In effect, Mr.. Nelson thus appears
to have been made cabinet mem
Der without portfolio, ranking with
the regular secretaries but func-
tioning in a wide and variable field
of affairs rather than in an area
confined to a single department like
State, War or Treasury. There seems
to be no precedent for this; taken
at its face, it is noteworthy inno-
vation in the traditional administra-
tive structure Of the Presidents Of
ficial family and may conceivably
foreshadow the time whens the cabi-
net itself will be formally enlarged
Evening star., 1944-11-23
'Eusiinq'
From the Saint John TeIegra PHI Journal.

From the Saint John Telegra PHI journal.
Nobody is taking it for granted that
the war is ended, nor is any one setting
a definite date for the end of hostilities.
But we may be assured that the task
of defeating Hitler is in its last stages.
The easing of the situation in Britain
is regarded with much satisfaction
throughout the United Nations and we
can hope that soon the British people
will be able to resume their normal ac-
tivities and give more attention to the
rebuilding of their homes and other
structures which were damaged or de-
stroyed during the enemy attacks. i
Evening star., 1944-11-23
Telephone Strike

The strike of Washington tele-
phone operators follows the pattern
of the walkouts which began several
days ago in Dayton, Ohio.
After Pearl Harbor it became es-
sential to secure the services of more
operators in certain localities where
war activities made inevitable an in
crease in telephone traffic. To have
assurance of being able to provide
the additional service, in the opinion
OF telephone officials, it was neces-
sary to hire operators from out of
the city, and pay them an average
OF $l8.25 week in addition to their
regular salaries to cover expenses of
moving, higher living costs in war
busy cities, etc. 1t was made clear
from the beginning that this was
temporary device, and in Washing
ton the number of such operators
already has been reduced from 333
to 1893.
This policy of making subsistence
payments was resented by the regu-
lar operators. Presumably, they felt
that they were being Disseminated
against, or that the policy was de-
signed to avoid general wage in
creases which otherwise might have
to be made in order to maintain
telephone service. That, appar-
emily, Is the whole of the contro-
versy-a seemingly trivial "griev-
ance" upon which to base a threat
ened disruption of wartime COM
munications.
Whatever one may think of the
validity of the grievance, however,
the significant fact is that the local
dispute was referred to the War
Labor Board last September, and
that agency was in process of set
tling the controversy when the
strike was called. The orderly, re-
sponsible thing for the operators to
have done would have been to re-
main at their important duties until
the board could act. Instead, they
have elected to strike in direct def
ance of WLB order to stick to their
Jobs. That is a course of action
which is not only irresponsible, but
a disservice to the Nation as well,
Evening star., 1944-11-23

to meet the changes that have taken
place in the world.
Presumably the President has Gre
ated this particular office because
certain problems abroad require just
such a move. Presumably, too, Mr..
Nelson has been accorded his very
special status for reasons of prestige
and protocol. The precise nature of
his duties probably will become
clearer as time goes on. In any case,
in view of the fine work already
credited to him, the American peo-
pie can be confident that whatever
the task given him. he will do it
well and with distinction.
Evening star., 1944-11-23

are estimated to exceed $4,000. And
1t may parenthetically be remarked
that all Japanese units encountered
are first-class soldiers. Perhaps
the answer to these costly tactics
is the bullheaded doggedness shown
by japanese leadership on other oc-
casions. Japanese strategy is pro-
verbally careless Of life and has
plenty Of manpower to spare. Yet,
by American standards, Japanese
tactics on Leyte would seem to show
q deficit.
Evening star., 1944-11-23
Roh! Ruh!

From the Chanute tKans) Tribune.
Apparently there's nothing that can
be done about it If the second gen.
Grafton of New Dealers begins calling
the electoral college its alma mater.
Evening star., 1944-11-23
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
Strewn on hundred battlefields lie
the bodies Of your boy and mine; of our
neighbors' bright lads 1--WE see their
pictures in the papers every day., while
the juggernaut Of war sweeps ruth
lessly on.
Our Commander in Chief says he
needs more tanks, more guns-more
everything. Our armies in the field
face cruel winter-and they work "a
hours a day.
What do we find at home? Strikes,
more strikes, threatened strikes.
Congress? Well, it says there isn't
much to be done in this closing session.
But why, in Gods name, can't we
have law declaring all strikes in war
time felony-which, in fact, they are
and they should be treated accordingly?
The people want to know
WILBUR H. CLOSE.
Evening star., 1944-11-23

To the Editor of The Star:
Throughout the press and the radio
there come constant calls, Buy Bonds"
but I, for one, have yet to read or hear
any clarion call, stop strikes"
Why? What's the difference?
ROBERT HAYDEN.
Evening star., 1944-11-23
Readers Complain About Strike.

NSddSIS NOI1pldl0 ABOUT StTlkGS
To the Editor of The Star
AS the mother of son in service, I
wish to express my CONSERVATION over
the fact that, busy as we all know him
to be, Gen. Eisenhower must take
time out to plead with labor to pro-
duce more ammunition and essentials
of war. The siege of Aachen was pro-
longed due to a shortage Of ammuni-
ton.
How did situation like that come
about' Simply through this admins
tration's policy of coddling labor unions.
A Southern Democratic Congressman
frankly told me that three bills to
prevent strikes in time of war. were
killed in the Senate due to White House
pressure.
My son, and every other son who was
In business, made a sacrifice in salary
when he enlisted. Many of these de-
ferred men are receiving more money
than they've ever received before and
working shorter hours. 1t should be
just the reverse.
I feel very depressed when I realize
that nothing will be done, now that we
have fourth term facing us.
MOTHER OF A MAN IN SERVICE.
Evening star., 1944-11-23
The InescopobIe Responsibility

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-22
Man Held on Charges
BROUGHT by WAC

David Lake. 81. OF POI F.. Alex
andrine. was in police custody to-
day. accused of NoleSting a WAC
at the Detroit race track.
Pvt. Violet Novel; Of the Romu.
lus Air Base, who was Al the
track yesterday with her mother.
told police that Lake had followed
her and made insulting remarks
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-22
Court DELAYS
Law

LANSING. July q UP)-The
state supreme court yesterday re-
newed a temporary stay suspend
ing effect of the states motorists
financial responsibility law pend
ing rehearing of constitutionality
argument over the statute.
The stay was granted upon the
plea of Edward S. Barnard, he
troit attorney, who has fought
application of the act. Barnard
said he is prepared TO oppose the
law, contending it violates both
state and federal constitutions.
The state supreme court in a
recent decision unanimously up
held constitutionality of the stat
ute. The law has been under court
litigation lmost continuously
since its effective date a year ago.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-22

To Help Vets

Wayne County Will be asked 10
follow the city's lead in establish
ing a Setup TO aid in rehabilitating
returning war veterans, it was an
nounced today.
Mayor Orville Hubbard of Dear
born and Councilman Van Ant
werp said they will go before the
board of supervisors next Tuesday
TO seek formation Of a group sim
liar to the Detroit Council OF Vet
Grams Affairs.
The Detroit council held IFS first
meeting yesterday and appointed
an eight-man board of directors
headed by Chairman Henry j.
Roesch, a finance and publicity
committee and eight subcommit-
tees to handle rehabilitation.
CENTRAL AGENCY
The councils program includes
setting up A central agency with
a counSeling service, collecting
data of facilities and services
available 10 veterans. referring
veterans 10 the proper agencies
dealing with their particular prob
lens, and providing services 10
veterans not offered by existing
agencies.
Col. philip c. Pack. director of
the State Council OF Veterans
Affairs. told the local group that
thus far 10 other communities
have set up local councils and
that within 90 days the entire
~atc viii he well organized.
VOCATIONAL CAMP
The state office has already
moved 10 increase hospital facili-
ties and within a few weeks will
open 2 vocational camp near Bat
lie Creek for veterans. he said.
a survey Of the larger industries
is about 10 be started 10 de-
termine The problems involved in
the employment of veterans.
Members Of the board besides
Roesch are James 3. Weber Jr.,
vice chairman; Walter S. Nc
Lucas, treasurer; Lynes D..
Boomer, secretary; Richard
HarfSL John Ballenger, Benjamin
4. Chaplow. DR.. David d. Henry
and councilman Van Antwerp.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-22
Son on Fur|ough
Seeks Lost Dad

Mrs. Agnes Bielowsky, 50. of
1887 Fourteenth. has asked The
Detroit Times 10 help locate her
husband. Anthony, Sc. who dis
appeared after he was released
from Receiving Hospital July B.
The missing mans son, Anthony
Jr.. who has not seen his father
since ne went into the army two
years ago, is on furlough from
Alaska. He must report back for
duty Aug. ].
The missing man is 5 feet ,
inches tall. has blue eyes and
brown hair. He was wearing
brown Stacks and blue shirt.
Evening star., 1944-04-30

WEEK ENDING SATURDAY, APRIL 2s, 1914.

Quotations furnished by the Associated Press
1914. Stock and Sales Ne
Evening star., 1944-04-30

1Unlt OF trading 10 shares sales printed IN full
N bankruptcy or receivership being reorsanized
under bankruptcy Act or securities assumed by such
COMPANIES Rates OF dividend in the foregone table
are annual on the or
annual declaration Unless otherwise noted spe.
or tSb sS}Ta dvdends are not included Ex dividend
9 Paid last year. Payable in stock . Declared or
pato SO iar this year Payable in Canadian funds
Evening star., 1944-04-30
Invasion Anxiety
|DuIIs Week
Stock Trading
Prices Shade Up
After Declines
Lost Monday
BY BERNARD S. O'HARA,
Associated Press Financial Writer.

NEW YORK, April 29.-Sluggash
selectivity described the stock mar
ket today, this week and during the
month just past as even the most
bullish customers exhibited ultra
conservatism pending the big Allied
push into Europe.
In the slowest April since 1912, the
list lost only moderate amount on
balance and, for the week, was up a
shade. Throughout, preinvasion
nervousness received the principal
blame for apathy and occasional
substantial recessions. Trends still
had the benefit of rising domestic
political hopes and corporate earn
ings statements, although the latter
reflected mounting taxes and oper-
ating costs.
The market suffered it's worst and
only drop of the six-day proceedings
on Monday. 1t steadied Tuesday
and advanced by meager stages
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
The Associated Press 60-stock av-
erage was unchanged at SILL and for
the week was up L. The composite
was off exactly one point for April.
Transfers of 245,630 shares were
among the lowest since last Sep
tember, and compared with 258,240
last Saturday. The months agge-
gate of 13,846,590 shares stacked up
against 27,643,038 in March.
The weeks investment demand
was devoted mainly to specialties,
including liquors. Rails did fairly
well. The Montgomery Ward-wLB
dispute, in which the Government
seized the company's Chicago plant,
was the weeks market high light and
almost obscured the war news. The
mail order stock rallied Thursday
and ended the week up "a, as Wall
Street thought ultimate settlement
of the row would be constructive for
future corporate activities.
In the short session advances were
retained by Bethlehem, Texas Co.,
American Bosch, Allegheny pre-
ferred, Allied Mills, Schenley,
Chrysler, j. c. Penney, U. s. Rubber
and Douglas Aircraft. On the off,
side were U. s. Steel, General Mo-
tors, New York Central, Du Pont,
kennecott and Eastman Kodak,
Evening star., 1944-04-30
Baltimore Markets

BALTIMORE, April 20 P.--Apples-
west virginia. bushel basket, u. S. oanos.
Is and unsraded, 50,pound net, Wine
100. i'oS15: o poorep, p1 soo.s.so. uS' f''''' 'ss'
Potatoes-old market steady. 100
pound sacks u s. Nc l. truck sn IA katahGlnSs 6nS
whites. I5O-75; Florida. 100 pound sacks,
10000; ioo-pound sacks. sebaeos, U. S.
:, Sweet potatoes steady for good stock.
North CAROLINA, bushel baskets. Puerto
Rsaas T. S0 Few hsher eE hshsrd
and Delaware. bushei baskets, Goidens
Ss9:$,oo Nancy Halls. is" i. J.s ). No. /. go:
' few hsher: Gse unsraded, nsms sooSo 80 l. '0oS0
Poultry--Market Arm. Receipts light
Iysrs Fo% sna esSsfs sSorea asse ess' Le
horn, 24-25, few higher
Livestock Market.
Cattle-50. Compared week ago. slaugh-
ter steers steady to weak instances 10 to
higher; bulls steady; stockers and feeders
steerss. 1850. weeks top: next price, iS'ss.
|aee-good, 14.5O-15. so; medium, 1880
4 40; common down to 1880: good and
choice heifers. 14.50-15.50; common and
7.so: Cutter and common. t so6.S SGss 50; one me-
type cow-heifers. 12.0o-130O: beef bulls,
0p eoos soss sq snd feeder sesrs ss
I3.5o-14.25: common and medium, HOO
calves-75. Compared week ago. veal
medium, II 00-14.6 common, ZOO 10 SO;
culls down to 500.
Hoss ooa 200 90 chner Aetive; stsady with Fri
rows and gifts; IA, 80, top: good and choice,
45-90: 160-1s0 pounds. 12.55-I3.0 %:
pounds. 12.s5-13.1O; good sows UP to 400
pounds, 1880 90: some over 400 pounds
considerably lower: compared week ago,
and gifts steady: ali other weight sows go
lower.
Sheep-25. Compared week ago, fat
sood snd chocs ana Wooed
lambs, s5 pounds and UP, 1e.5o-175O,
latter price weeks top: common and me.
dium, 12;00.15.0o; culls, 6.50-10.00: part
with No. 3 pelts. 1900, strictly. good and
1900: few medium, 14.O0: choice slaugh-
$50; Gull and common, 100000.
yesterdays duotations.)
Th9yEEscsiRts: WGHHSsssalss: 1920 1s1 barrels
Sssss 16hst 6ushsis 0ssasls ssosss
Settling prices-No. red winter, gar
licky, spot. domestic, 17Sss; No. . rec
winter, garlicky. spot. domestic. with raj
,efT Closing .ot DrisssNe .:s,e 5sa winter
winter. gaTliseky spot domestic, with raj
CoRN-Reeeipts. none: shipments
3,z61 bushels stocks, 273,023 bush
els. No. 2 yellow. basic ceiling price Nc
trading on options because of OPA ruin 4
OATS-Receipts, none; shipments, 200
stocks, 1S,13i bushels. No. 2 white
RYE-Receipts. none. Shipments, none
STOCKS; s4,55I bushels.
80; stocks. 1,34a bushels. No. 2 barley
soYBEANs-Receipts. none: shiuments
h6. b6:50o; stocks in elevators, 704,10t
HAY-General hay market is steady
FOR timothy, clover and mixed hay, price.
are $500 to $500 ton. For all grade.
OF hav below No. g. prices are irregular
MILL FEEp--Receipts. 81 tons.
EGGS and Butter.
Fridays Quotation)
EGGS AND BUTTER-Market weak
Receipts moderate. Wholesale egg selling
prices. including commissions at Baltimore
nearby current receipts street sales, white,
and mixed eolors, net weight A pound,
On the Baltimore Butter and Egg Ex-
en- 9nangs ngsr.d Hennery an whites, So pounds and
spi seh o1ersd sid 32ha Current receipts offered
1914 cases.
Evening star., 1944-04-30
United States Treasury Position
BY the Associated Press.

The position of the Treasury April 81
Evening star., 1944-04-30

Sales. PUBLIC UTILITIES.
1000 Ana e. Pot Riv r r Mod 3a.s
10000 Capital Traction LIST 5s. 1947
1000 City & Suburban Ry Mod 3a.s
1000 GEORGETOWN Gas Light 1st 5s
900 Wash Gas Lieht 1st IS. 1860
1900 Wash Ry g. FL Cons As, 1851
5000 Term Ref & Whsng 1st 44s,
Evening star., 1944-04-30

iSzo is4i l947 'sAa gES'.H,as
MARKET AVERAGES, COM
piled by the Associated Press,
are traced on the chart above.
Securities skidded on Mon
day, but gained back most of
their losses on average. Com
modities were off a shade on
balance.
Evening star., 1944-04-30
New York Cotton

NEW YORK, April 20 P).-Cotton fu-
lures moved lower today on fairly heavy
commission house and New Orleans lioui-
oatlon reheecting nervousness over the
decline in the April cotton parity price.
Selling met scale-down mill price Ak
ing and local covering. Futures closed
unchanged to % cents a bale lower
Evening star., 1944-04-30
Commodity Prices

NEW YORK, April 2g-The Associated
Press weighted wholesale prices index OF
80 commodities today advanced to I06 9s.
PREVIOUS day, 106.90; week ago, 1O7. .OS;
month ago. l07 ;16; year ago. 10629
1914 1943 1912 1q4T
High IO743 lO7 "a 1o3 90 OK Is
Low lO603 IO343 p554 S-nS
I926 average EQUALS 100l
Evening star., 1944-04-30

Middling spot 2l.56n, unchanged.
Nominal
New Orleans Prices.
:. NEW ORLEANS, April % lPy.-Inyasion
1itters caused long holders to liquidate
in cotton futures early here today but
near the close a buying wave wiped out
most of the decline. Final quotations
bale lower
Evening star., 1944-04-30
|W0shinqton Stock EXCHANGE
BONDS.

fReported by W. B. Hibb & Co, Washington, D. c.
ON wAfHNeT6b @ sTofk p5xcARE FOR YEAR
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-01-03
CHANG SAYS FDR
BACKS HIS PLAN
Jap Militarists Must Be
Wiped Out, General
issimo Says

CHUNGKING. Jan. 2-R-Gen
eralissimo Chang Kai-shek tole
the chinese army and people today
president Roosevelt fully approved
at CAIRO the Genera.issimo's ideas
that "an Japanese militarists
must be wiped out and the japan.
eese political system purged Of
every vestige of aggressive eIe-
ments."
In a 5000 word New Years
message, the Chinese president add.
ed that the American President
had also favored Cbiang's feeling
that if the Japanese people re.
volt and overthrow their militarist
government, we should respect
their spontaneous will and allow
them to choose their own form oil
government
The Soviet Union, Chang con.
tinued, consistently hoped that
China would succeed in her ma
tional reconstruction program and
enjoy independence and freedom. I"
The Cairo decision to bring in
creasing pressure to bear upon
Japan will soon be carried into
action he said, adding that the
task of encirclins the Japanese on
the Asiatic mainland would fall
primarily on Chinese shoulders.
In her defensive war, Japan will
have to make the China theater
her last line Of defense where she
will take her last. most stubborn
stand.
1--WE and our allies are exchang-
ing news of military successes and
preparing tor an all, out offensive. "
The year l943 was the turning
point in the titanic World War. the
Generaissilno said. with the Amer
leans playing a significant role
in turning the tide, dnd the fate of
the Axis lartners wss sealed.
In the light OF events during 1913.
the people OF the world can al
ready visualize the advent OF
peace and the dawn OF righteous
ness"
This coming year will see the
beginning of tn decisive stage
the land, sea and air forces of the
United Nations vii carry the war
to Japan's home island and to all
the seas surrounding her," he de-
clared.
eff we prosecute the war in
strict accordance with the strate-
gy we have agreed upon we can
certainly d ?feat Jaran in the Pa
Continued on Page 2; Column ~
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-01-03
THREE L0NC-TERM
CONNECTS TAKEN

DAVENPORT, Ia, Jan. 2.-(P
Three long term convicts who
staged a violent break from the
Anamosa state reformatory yes
terday were recaptured here today
without a struggle. one of them
begging his captor to shoot him,
because, he said, Il want to die"
A fourth man who participated
in the prison break, in which
guard was stabbed and two pris-
on officials were kidnapped, re-
manned at large.
First to be caught was Frank
Brown, %, of Poplar Bluff, Mo-,
serving a 10-year term for auto
theft. He was taken at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Warden
after helping their 14-year-old son
Herbert, deliver Sunday morning
papers. The elder Warren tele-
phoned police when he read in the
Continued on Page 2; Column 81
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-01-03

would provide $50 monthly for SUBJ
sistence of veterans who elect to
go back to school after the war.
Their tuition would be paid by the
government, which also would I'm
derwrite book COSTS, laboratory
fees and the expense of student
activities. Married students would
be allowed SIS additional for a de-
pendent spouse and SIC for each
dependent child.
The committe chairman said that
training from the primary grades
through college would be available
for the veterans, with any person
eligible who had had 80 days ac-
tive service unless ne voluntarily
separated himself from the armed
forces. In the latte. category, per-
sons who had seen service over
seas still would be eligible.
Training would be through es-
tablished schools and colleges of
all kinds, Thomas said, with some
apprentice courses provided in in
dustry, where they were carried
out in cooperation with state
boards of education.
He added that veterans could
select the kind of training, includ-
ing vocational and extension cours-
es, and also the certified school
for which he could quality for at
least one years courses.
After the first year. the educa-
tional institutions themselves
would decide whether the veteran
fconti,ouod m Pave 2. Column IL
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-01-03
Fund For The Education
OF War Vets Projected

WASHINGTON, Jan, 2 R "A
billion dollar annual outlay for
education of the veterans of this
war is projected in (, revised mea-
sure likely to get Senate consider
alton this month
Disclosing that d subcommittee
which he heads had completed
work on major provisions OF a
measure to make $50 monthly
available to veterans, Chairman
Thomas (D-U:.ah of the Senate
education committee predicted
early Congressional approval OF
the legislation so that its terms
could be applied to $4,000 men be-
ing discharged monthly from the
armed forces.
81 don't think anybody can be
against ilis. oil in it's present
FORM" Thomas told reporter.
SIT is necessary adjunct to the
rehabilitation aid which now is
available to the veterans and to the
mastering out pay which the Sen
ate has approved and which is
awaiting House action
Thomas explained that the origl-
nal draft of the measure had been
altered to eliminate any possible
suggestion OF federal control of
education. State boards of educa-
ton would certify the institutions
at which training would be given
to veterans of the armed forces and
the merchant marine after the
honorable comuletion Of their serv-
ice.
AS outlined by Thomas, the bill