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Evening star., 1944-04-20
House Committee
Wants Army 10 Use
|4-Fs Not in War Work
BY the Associated Press.

| by tne Associated PreSS.
Complaining of "a conspicuous alb.
sence" of planned effort to direc
Iqualified 4-Fs into essential work
the House Military Affairs Commit.
tee recommended today that mer
rejected for full military service be
inducted for noncombat duty If they
fail to seek essential war work.
The committee approved a recon-
mendation of special subcommit-
tes headed by Representative Cos
tello, Democrat, of California, that
no new legislation be enacted at
this time dealing with the $500, 600
men classed 4-F-rejected for serv-
ice because of disabilities. Existing
law, the committee said, provides
ample authority for handling such
men through administrative pro-
cedure
The committee made these spe-
ciflc recommendations:
That selective service reclassify
4-Fs into groups doing essential
work and those not in essential jobs
That selective service and the War
Manpower- Commission publish a
list of occupations which would en-
title 4-F to be reclassified into
2-BF (occupational deferment).
The 4-Fs in approved jobs notify
their local draft boards and receive
a certificate of approval before
changing jobs.
That AIS not in approved jobs
notify their draft boards of willing
ness to take such jobs.
That failure of a registrant to
notify his draft board of willingness
to do essential work shall subject
him to induction.
That men refusing to take es-
sential work, when it is available,
be inducted Immediately for assign
ment to noncombat duty, and not
be charged against the combat
strength of the Army and the Navy.
Existing Law Cited.
The committee said it believed
existing law gave the Army, Navy,
War Manpower Commission and Sc
lective service sufficient power to
meet all of the exigencies that are
now presented In relation to the
manpOwer situation"
While the War Department has
indicated unwillingness to use 4-Fs,
the committee commented, "the au-
thority to do so still remains, and
the committee takes the position
that until it is pointed out wherein
the laws which have already been
enacted . are shown to be made
quate, further legislation is not
necessary"
100000 Men Over 80. a
$50 far" it added, there has been
a conspicuous absence of any rep
resentations on the part Of the War
Department to the committee of an
Evening star., 1944-04-20
Mrs. Roosevelt Guest
|Af Conference Toniqht

Mrs. Roosevelt will be the guest
speaker at the closing session OF
the Inter-American Commission OF
Women's Conference at 8 O'Clock
tonight in the Hall of America, Pan
American Union, Seventeenth street
and Constitution avenue NV.
DR.. L. S. Rowe, director general
Of the Pan-American Union, and
DR.. Pedro de Alba, assistant direc-
tor, also are scheduled to speak
at the meeting at which conference
delegates will present a resume Of
the weeks activities, among which
was a request by Sonora Carmen B.
de Lozado, of Bolivia, for resolu-
Evening star., 1944-04-20
FISH
0DORS?

10 kill all unpleasant kitchen odors, sim.
ply uncap bottle of air.wick. pull up the
wick and that's all. Nothing to light or
burn or spray. This amazing discovery
contains Chlorophyll-Nature's own sub.
stance found in growing plants, and
because air.wick, and only air.wick, con.
tains Chlorophyll, it makes your home
country-fresh. Use alr.wick, too, to kill
unpleasant odors in kitchen, bathrooms,
closets, smokestale rooms. 1t costs only a
cent or so day. At groceries, drug,
variety, hardware, chain and department
stores everywhere. Seeman Brothers, Inc.
New York l3, N. Y, distributors.
Evening star., 1944-04-20
Citizens Ask End
10 Pepco Sliding Scale

A motion urging the Public Utili-
ties Commission to abolish the slid
ing-scale formula and substitute q
more equitable and modern method
for the periodic adjustment of elec-
tricity rates" was passed last night
by the Citizens Forum of Columbia
Heights.
In the resolution submitted by a
committee headed by John A. Saw
iage, the PUC also was urged to
amend the regulation permitting a 10
per cent penalty on overdue accounts; !;
to restrain Pepco from exacting a
deposit or advance payment from
consumers able to establish a credit
standing; to readjust the 50 recon-
nection charge for services having
been disconnected, to amend the
regulation permitting Pepco to
charge residence consumers rent
ing over five rooms more than
those renting less, so that both
classes be treated alike; to place
street lighting on a commercial
basis, and to strike Pepco's bonded
debt from the rate base, making the
required compensatory adjustment.
Mrs. Margaret H. Worrell intro
duced two motions: One indorsing
plans for slum clearance and recon-
struction; the other approving the
bill for all annuities to be tax free.
Both these motions were passed.
Helm win the uar hu ca uinu xua 81 n
Evening star., 1944-04-20

ton through the United States
member, Miss Mary Cannon.
Special guests at tonight's meet
ing will include Latin American
ambassadors and number of State
Department officials.
Miss Minerva Bernardino, chair
man of the commission, will be
hostess at a farewell luncheon
meeting for the delegates from the
18 American republics Friday at the
! Mayf1oWer Hotel.
Evening star., 1944-04-20

effort in the direction of charting
the course to be followed by those
capable of doing war work, so far
as their placement in industry is
concerned"
In the 38-45 group, the committee
estimated, there are 100000 men
over whose job activities no effec-
tive control now is exercised. From
100000 to 100000 of these, the re-
port said, are nonfathers who could
pass Army and Navy general service
tests
Evening star., 1944-04-20

ton asking her government to per-
NIT women to vote in the general
election In July.
Sonora de LoZado also asked that
the resolution include permission
for women to vote for women repre-
sentatives to the Bolivian Conven-
ton in August when a new presi-
dent will be nominated.
During the past week, conven-
ton delegates voted to extend to
women Of Puerto Rico representa-
Evening star., 1944-04-20

Help win the war by saving waste
kitchen fats!
Evening star., 1944-04-20
Fine Popks, JACKET

EXC lusive looks
ond Iuxury--ot q
b org ain price !!
Zelon = treated re-
sists Woter and
stoins. 2GR969O.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-06-05
Dry Your Tears, Mr. SpongIer!
10, GsE3

s. L. Avery of Montgomery Ward has
been called lot of things lately since his
union-busting revolt against Uncle Sam.
But even he must have raised his eye
brows at being called IAN unarmed store
keeper" by Chairman Harrison Spangler Of
the Republican National Committee.
j Avery's little "store" includes nine
mail order plants, 649 retail establish
ments and has SITS million In net assets.
When he is not behind this "storecoun-
ter" Avery also functions as chairman of the
$50 million U. S. Gypsum Co. and director Of
u. S. Steel, Pullman Inc, Armour & Co.,
Peoples Gas Co., Pure Oil Co., and the
Northern Trust Co.
Spangler's reference to the "unarmed
storekeeper' is only side-crack in the course
Of long attack on the rights of Clio members
to engage In political activity.
But 1t Is indicative of what he means
by the little businessmen" who, he says,
are so eager to engage In political activity
against Pres. Roosevelt.
Don't be so jittery, Mr.. Spangler Little
businessmen" like Sewell Avery and other
heads of the biggest corporations are engaging
in plenty Of political activity and spending
plenty of money on it.
Thomas L. Stokes, Scripps- Howard cores
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-06-05
The KiIgore Bill

The sudden cancellation Of war contracts
ut the Brewster Aeronautical Corp, without
any provision for the employees or for con-
tinued use Of the plants came as q shock to
millions Of others besides the thousands Of
workers Immediately thrown out Of their Jobs.
The workers "stay-in" demonstration and
the unions vigorous representations may lead
70 some relief at Brewster.
But labor wants assurance that there will
be no more Brewster cases, as cutbacks and
reconversion become more general.
That is why the CLIO calls for speedy pas
sage Of the Klgore bill, for planned and order
ly reconversion, with full protection for human
as well as business interests through unem-
ployment benefits and other similar provisions.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-06-05
Push Soldier Ballot Drive

Columbus, O., June 3-CIO mem.
bers and their wives In the auxili-
aries are pushing q statewide drive
to make sure that their relatives
and friends and neighbors in the
armed forces get their ballot In
time for the November election.
Writing to CLIO unions and aux
iliaries, George do Nucci. acting
secretary-treasurer Of the State
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-06-05

The CLIO has helped to defeat
reactionaries and to nominate prog.
ressives In state after state in re.
cent primaries. simply because IL
has pointed out these elementary
rights and duties Of citizenship
and said to itself and to the voterst
well, do IT,
Nothing short Of an overthrow OF
the u. S. Constitution can prevent
American citizens from doing these
things. For the Constitution pro-
vides free speech, free press and
free assembly for the very purpose
of enabling the citizens to elect q
Congress and government that
reflect their wishes.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-06-05

CIO Council, saidi
do we really mean all our talk
about giving our boys and girls In
the service q decent breakf II 90.
here's our chance. ! can think Of
no finer public service we can
perform"
All It takes. no said, 10 q trip TO
the local elections board 10 pick
up the application forms.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-06-05
Continue FEPC

One Of the most essential government
agencies created during this war Is the Fair
Employment Practice Committee.
It's function Is to see that all American
workers have equal opportunity to engage In
war work, without discrimination against any
minority group.
The Committee has done its work cour-
ageously and effectively, despite the pref
udices and hidebound practices 1t must buck.
Yet the FEPC is threatened with dis
continuance by some Congressman who
want to cut Of It's appropriation.
An appropriation Of 5000 has been APP
proved In the House, and decision on the life
or death OF the FEPC now rests with the
Senate Appropriations Committee.
The CLIO is urging the committee to vote
the appropriation without delay.
4 But IL the work of the FEPC Is essen
tial during the war, IL Is equally essen
tial after the war, when even more serious
employment problems will arise and unfair
discrimination may lead to serious conflict.
That Is why the CLIO Is also supporting the
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-06-05
Looking Ahead
BY Len De Caux

AT THE age of four, Shirley has
~ found the secret Of CLOS sue
cess. In fact, she discovered the
magic formula almost a. soon 40
she could talk.
Unimpressed by long-winded en-
plantations or good resolutions that
are not accompanied by action. she
gets right to the point-and sticks
10 II.
30 II you talk Of buying her an
Ice cream cone, Shirley won't walt
while you elaborate on Its cooling
merits or outline conditions or 9TH
or obstacles In the way.
Quick a. q whip. she comes backs
"Well, do it,"
Delays and excuses have no ap-
Peal for her. II there are good
reasons for any course Of action,
her immediate, logical and Inn
patient response IL: "Well, do IT,"
The lingering guest who repeats,
81 really must be going" should be-
ware Of Shirley. To the confusion
Of the adults, she has been known
TO answer, well, do IT."
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-06-05

The remedies are also obvious
and well-known:
~ Labor, farm and other pro.
gressive groups must combine
their efforts. They must organ
ize In neighborhood clubs, and In
every ward and precinct, to sup
port progressive candidates.
(2) A campaign Of education
must be conducted through the
labor and progressive presss
through radio, meetings, etc.. to
inforrm the voters On the real 10.
sues and on their Congressmens
records.
(s) Campaigns mast be organ
ized 10 get all progressive voters
to register and to 80 10 the polls
On election day.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-06-05

pondent, reported estimates of half a million
dollars spent by corporate interests in one
primary campaign alone, to defeat Senator
Hill In Alabama. Many devious ways were
easily found to get around the law.
Even within the law affecting corpora
ton political contributions, little business
men, like the DuPonts and other friends of
Mr.. Spangler have such large families and so
many friends!
BY the time all the DuPOnts, their
wives and their relatives and their sub
ordinate executives have contributed the
limit of $4,000 each, for instance, the total
amounts to quite . substantial anti.New
Deal kitty.
Then there are those other little business
men" and "storekeepers," the owners of the
newspaper chains and metropolitan dailies.
There's nothing to prevent the millionaire
press from continuing to campaign against
Pres. Roosevelt, against labor and against
progressive policies.
No, MIR. Spangler, you really shouldn't
lose any sleep at the idea of union mem.
beers, farmers and real little businessmen
trying to pit their pennies against the
millions Of dollars Of big-business money
available for your friends. You've still got
the edge on this-and then some!
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-06-05

Demonstration and LaFollette bills to create
permanent commission to prevent unfair en-
ployment practices and eliminate discrimina.
tons because of race, creed or color.
This legislation, which Is necessary to con-
tinue the work Of the FEPC after the war, 10
now before the House Labor Committee. Il
deserves the support Of all good Americans.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-06-05

Labor has been In politics.
Samuel Gompers to the contrary
Observation-Disclosures since there
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-06-05

The effectiveness of CLOS politi-
cal activities has stimulated many
columns of analysis and speculation
in the press.
To many sophisticated minds, 1t
all seems very unusual, Irregular
and some of them hope, unlawful.
But II you follow Shirley's for
mula, the explanation Is simple.
Spurred by the CLIO Political
Action Committee, countless labor
unionists and other pr0gressives
are Just doing what all forward
looking democratic elements have
talked Of doing for generations.
In planned. organized and intel
lisent fashion, they are using their
right to vote to elect candidates
who will really represent them.
h 4 X
The CLIO did not originate the
idea Of organizing the unorganized
into labor unions. Nor did II ORR
sinate the idea Of labor political
action.
Its chief claim TO fame r. that 10
rolled up Its sleeves and did what
others had just resolved" to do.
At the 1885 AFL convention, the
founders of the CLIO reacted In
Shirley's fashion to the speeches
and resolutions about organizing
that had marked AFL gatherings
for so years.
They said: "Well, do I'll" And
when the AL refused to do 1t,
they set about doing 1t themselves.
4 X h
Labor has been in politics
Samuel Gompers to the contrary
Al n
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-06-05

has been q labor movement.
In promoting their members
economic interests, the unions
have always had TO fight anti
labor legislation and to support
bills 70 better conditions.
At every election, the AL has
talked Of "rewarding Iabor's friends
and furnishing its enemies"
That involves LABOR political ae-
tion.
The chief reason the CLIO has
caused so much stir this year 10
that II has made the word faction"
mean action.
4 4 4
II American citizens have the
right to vote, why are there 80
many Congressman who serve sell
ash minority interests and fiout the
wishes of the majority Of working
and other plain people7
The reasons are not obscure:
~ An entrenched political ms
chine, organized in every ward
and precinct, gets those to vote
who favor Its candidates.
(2) The big money Ii on the
anti-Iabor side, and the reaction
airy press confuses the voters on
the real issues.
(3) Too many labor and pro-
gressive voters fail to register
and vote.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-09
OVER THE NETWORKS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST {
Eastern War Time PM.

Changes in programs as listed due to
corrections by networks made too
late to incorporated.
5:3t-Just Plain Bill, Dramatic nbc
The Murphy Sisters. and Songs = chs
The Jack Armstrong Serial - blu-e;tt
Marie Baldwin. Organist other blu
Tom Mix, Cowboy Serial = mbs-basic
5:45-Front Page Farrell Serial - nbc
Wilderness Road Serial Series chs
The Sea Hounds Serial - blu-basic
Dick Tracy in repeat other blu
Serial Series for Riddles mbs-basic
6:00-News Report for Is Minis. nbc
Quincy Howe and News Time - chs
Hop Harrigan, Serial Skit - blu-basic
Repeat of the Terry Serial - other blu
Prayer; Comment on the War mbs
6:15-America's Serenade; Sports - nbc
Lyn Murray Chorus Orchestra chs
Capt. Tim Healy's Stories - blu-basic
Hop Harrigan in repeat = other Eu
Chick Carter, a Boy Detective - mbs
6:so-Jeri Sullavan's Songs Show - chs
Jack Armstrong; repeat blu-West
Volney Hurd News Time mbs-east
Tom Mix Serial repeat other mbs
6:45-Lowell Thomas & Newscast - nbc
World News and Commentary = chs
The Sea Hound in repeat - blu-west
Repeat of Riddles Serial - mbs-west
7o0-Mercer's Music Show nbc-bas.
II Love a Mystery" Dramatic - chs
Scramby Andy, Quiz Series - b.I
Fulton Lewis, Jr.. Comments - mbs
7:15-World war via Broadcast - nbc
John Nesbitt's Passing Parade chs
volney Hurd in repeat mbs-west
7:3o-Carolyn Gilbert and Songs - nbc
Easy Aces, 80 m. Drama cbs-basic
Lone Ranger, Drama Of West h.
Radio Newsreel from London mbs
7:45-Kaltenborn and Comment nbe
Dance Orchestra for IS minis. mbs
s:Oe-Mr. and Mrs. North Drama - nbc
Red Barber and Allan Jones chs
Broadcast of News Us minutes) - blu
Cecil Brown News Comments mbs
S:15-Lum and Abner Serial Skit - blu
Nick Carter Detective Serial mbs
S:30-Beat the Band, Quiz Show nbc
Jean Hersholt and DR.. Christian chs
Family Drama, my Best Girls" - blu
Xavier Cugat Orchestra Show mbs
S:55-Five Minutes News Period - chs
9:o0-Alan Young and Variety nbc
Jack Carson and Variety Show chs
Joseph Dunninger's Broadcast blu
Gabriel Heater and Comment mbs
9:15-ScH0en Test, Professionals mbs
s:30-Mr. District Attorney Play - nbc
Mildred Bailey and Company chs
Spotlight Bands Quest Orches - blu
First Nighters Drama Series mbs
9:55-Five Minute Story Teller blu
10:00-Phil Harris Music & Quiz nbc
Great Moments in Music, Conc. chs
Raymond Gram Swing Comment - blu
Royal Arch Gunnison Comment - mbs
l0:15-Ted Malone from England - Blu
Dance Music Orchestra IS min. mbs
l0:30-The Colonel Puts on Show chs
Pages of Melody from Buffalo BIZ,
ll:0O-News for IS minutes nbc basic
The Music Shops repeat other nbc
News, Variety. Dance 2 hrs.-cbs- blu
Newsreel, Dance Orch. f3 hrs.l m-t
ll:l5-Variety and News to a.m.-nbc
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-09
Marian Martin

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This pattern, together with a
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Send TWENTY CENTS in coins
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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-09

CHICAGO
WHEAT-Closed 1-4-1-2 high
er: Rallied on short covering.
RYE-3-8 upN5-8 off; Sell
ing pressure.
HOGS - Active at ceilings.
Top $14.75.
CATTLE - Strictly choice
steers steady. Other grades
off Is cents. Top $780,.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-09
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, Aug. 8-lR-Clos-
ing foreign exchange rates follow
Great Britain in dollars, others in
cents):
Canadian dollar In New York
open market 7-S per cent dis
count or 90.12 IL U. S. cents, un-
changed.
Europe: Great Britain official
buying $4.02, selling $.04.
Latin American: Argentine free
24.68, unchanged; Brazil free 515n;
Mexico 20.65n.
Nominal.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-09
AVERAGE MIDDLING PRICE

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 8-LR-
The average price of middling
15-16ths-inch cotton today at ten
southern spot markets was Is cents
a bale higher at 21.13 cents q
pound; Average for the past 81
market dyas 21.56; Middling 7-8ths.
inch average 1898.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-09
NAVAL STORES

SAVANNAH, Ga, Aug. g. R -
Turpentine IS IA cents a gallon;
Offerings 81 (50-gal. bbls); Sales
4,100 gallons; Receipts 240 bar
rels; Shipments 1853 barrels; Stock
28,911 barrels.
Rosin QO0-lb drums), Offerings
2.276; Sales 105; Receipts 1862:
Shipments 100; Stocks 1875.
Quote: B ATT; D 4.S8; E $50;
F 5.55; C, H, I, X and M 5.57; N
5.64; VIC 5.87; WV and x 6.1S.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-09
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 8.-R)-
Cotton closed steady 5 to 20 cents
a bale higher today.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-09
EGGS AND. POULTRY

RALEIGH, Aug. g. (NCDA)
Egg and poultry markets steady.
Raleigh-U. S. Grade A large
(clean Whitley AZ; Hens, all. weights,
20 to 25.
Washington-U: S: Grade a. large
Al; Rroilers and fryers, 81 to 20.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-08-09

NEW YORK, Aug. 6-iR-Oppo-
sition developed in the final hour
and initial gains of fractions Of a
point were trimmed or converted
into losses of as much in num-
Der of cases at the close.
Accounts were unloaded by many
customers on the idea recent
feverish purchasing of the junior
issues had been overdone on re-
ports of merger discussions, new
capital and roseate postwar pros
poets. Talk Of a large investment
trust going into Graham-Paige, for
instance, met with denials and
this stock, fastest sprinter Of the
past week, dipped 3-4 Of a point.
Hupp Motors, touching a top for
1914, ended down IA at 1-8.
Rumors of more Nazi assassina-
tons and the growing belief the
Germans could collapse suddenly
again tended to restrain investors
who felt that industry on the home
front was unprepared for re-
conversion and that quick victory
confusion might be reflected in
markets.
The Associated Press 60-stock
average was off 2 of a point at
54.1. Transfers expanded toward
the finish, and for the pull pro-
ceedings, aggregated 1,270,810
shares compared with 1,071, $50
yesterday. Issues selling under $40
accounted for a large proportion
of the total.
Bullish sentiment was propped to
some extent by another climb in
the stock exchange short interest
to 1,327,641 snares as of July 81.
largest since May, 1898. On June
30, last, the figure was 1,287,9
While short accounts were covered
in a number of cases during July,
that for Certain iced products
jumped nearly $4,000 shares.
On the day, Aviation Corp and
Martin-Parry managed to hold
minor plus marks at their highest
levels Tor the year or longer. I'M
provement also was retained by
Packard, ]. C. Penney. American
Water Works and Consolidated
Edison. Losers included U. S.
Steel, SAINT Fe, Chrysler, u. 3.
Rubber, American telephone, Cen
eral Electric and Allied Chemical.
Railway bonds did better. At
Chicago wheat was up IA to IL Of
a cent bushel. Cotton rallied late
and ended up Is to IS cents \
bale.
Modest curb gamers included
st. Regis Paper, Lakey Foundry,
Brewster Aero and American Gas.
Turnover here was 274,075 shares
versus 275,070 Monday.
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NEW ORLEANS SPOT

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. g. Up -
Spot cotton closed steady and I'M
changed. Sales 1856. Low middling
1890, middling 20.95, good mid
ding 21.35, Receipts 3,946, stock
288, 1892.