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Evening star., 1946-12-22
New Parity Scheme Sought
1O.Year Estimating System Is Favored
BY Milk Cooperative, Other Groups
By james BrchfieId

When the Eightieth Congress con.
venes next month it will be asked
to consider one of the most impor.
tant pieces of farm legislation since
the passage in 1888 of the Agricul-
tural Adjustment Act-the entire
question of the agricultural support
or parity, policy.
So important do farm leaders con-
slider a revision of the parity
formula that Secretary of Agricul-
ture Anderson recently requested
the heads of the Senate and House
Agriculture Committees to hold a
joint conference to consider the
question.
National farm organization lead
ers from all parts of the country
have agreed that an adjustment is
needed in the basic principles for
determining a yardstick for meas
uring the basis for a fair relation
ship between agricultural and in
dustrial goods and services.
Formula Under Attack.
The present parity formula, or
the formula to provide a healthy
relationship between the prices of
the commodities the farmer sells
and those that he buys, was estab-
lished under provisions of the Agri-
cultural Adjustment Act and were
later amended in some instances.
This formula was based on the
1909-1914 average for most commod-
tiles, this period being considered
time when agricultural and indus
trial economy was best balanced.
Under the act the Government is
pledged to support the prices of Ger
tain basic commodities at 80 per
cent of parity for two years after
the official end of the war. These
commodities are corn, wheat, cotton,
tobacco, rice and peanuts. In ad-
dition, the act permits the Secre-
tary of Agriculture to add such
other commodities as he deems nee
essary in adjusting production.
Arguing for a revision of the par
ity formula, both the Secretary of
Agriculture and farm leaders hold
that the formula is obsolete because
the 1909-1914 price relationships
among agricultural commodities no
longer fit present production costs,
demands and production capacities.
Dairymen AssaiI Prices.
Speaking recently to a group of
darymen, Secretary Anderson said
that if it became necessary to sup
port dairy prices at 80 per cent of
parity, dairymen would find that
the parity formula puts them at a
disadvantage with other farmers,
and if actually applied would almost
destroy the dairy industry.
Leaders in the dairy business have
pointed out that the present parity
formula, based on the 1909-14 level,
fails to take into consideration in
creased production costs in the in
dustry.
For cotton the picture is the re-
verse. Leaders point out that, with
increased competition from syn
thetic fabrics, the long range posi-
ton of cotton would improve at
present or higher parity prices.
1t is believed by many leaders
that cotton farmers must, instead,
devise means Of reducing production
Evening star., 1946-12-22

costs so that the staple may be sold
at reasonable profit in competition
with the world market and with
synthetics here at home.
.10-Year Basis Suggested.
At least one plan for revising the
parity formula has been presented
for consideration by Congress. The
plan, prepared by the National Co
operative Milk Producers Associa-
ton, has the backing of other farm
organizations.
Under the new formula. agricul-
tural price averages over the last 10
years would be used. These prices
would then be adjusted to the 1909
IA base and would include labor
costs to the farmer, not now in
cluded in parity prices.
For example, under the new for
mula, the parity price of milk would
be raised from 1913 a hundred
weight, the parity figure last July, to
$3.87 hundredweight with hired
labor figured in, or to $4.54 a hun
dredweight with all labor consid-
cred.
Likewise, hogs would be raised
from the July parity price of $14.50
a hundred to $3.50 and $3.50; beef
cattle from $1,000 a hundred to
$3.50 and $16.20; apples from $1.91
bushel to 1928 and $2.62, and
lambs from $11.70 to $3.50 and
$3.50 hundred.
Wheat Would Drop.
On the other hand, certain other
agricultural commodities would be
lowered under the new plan. Wheat
would drop from the July parity
price of $1.76 to $1.58 with hired
labor counted in, but would rise to
$1.85 If all labor costs were included.
Rye, corn and cotton also would
decrease under the proposed for
mula.
Farm leaders agree that labor
costs, either hired labor or all labor
used in producing agricultural crops,
should enter into the parity formula
1t is held that labor costs occupy
a place of growing Importance in the
farmers economic pattern.
Discussing the parity problem re-
Gently, Secretary Anderson said:
"It seems to me that the logical
starting point should be parity
income goal that would give agricul-
ture fair share of the national
income. while encouraging the most
efficient use of ours agricultural re-
sources.
And because we know that full |
is the common goal of
both industry and agriculture, the
parity income goal should be agri-
cultures fair share of the national
income under full employment, full
scale industrial activity" |
Evening star., 1946-12-22

furious insects by air may involve
the services of customs, immigra-
ton and public health officials.
Cost of Pests Well Known.
"The people of the United States"
he said, already have had con-
siderable experience with foreign
insects. They know the costs of
supporting such insects as the Jap
anese beetle, the European corn
borer, the gypsy moth and the
Oriental fruit moth, the Mexican
bean beetle, the white fringed beetle
and the boil weeyil.
I'm 1945 the damage to the cot
ton crop caused by the boil weevil
was 1,278,000 bales, worth S170, ,000,-
600. The European corn borer cost
American farmers s22,700,000 in
1914 and nearly $37, ,000,0 900 in 1945.
These estimates do not include the
cost of attempts to control these
pests"
Mr.. Rohwer said thus far there
are no known infestations of for
eign insects that arrived by air, but
added that the future may disclose
such pests have already arrived.
Serious Problem Within U. S.
He added that the problem also
has a domestic angle. Means must
be devised to prevent the spreading
of insect pests from one area of
this. country. to another area not
now infested. For example, he said,
the japanese beetle Is a notorious
hitch -hiker. 1t now only appears
in areas in the Eastern United
States, but might well be carried
by air into the Pacific regions.
Mr.. RohNer said the aerosol
''bon1b" has been used in treating
airplanes to rid them of possible
insect hitch-hikers. He added,
however, that it has been recog-
nized that this treatment has not
been fully effective and that other
means should be developed.
Evening star., 1946-12-22
(uiide for
eterans
By Maj. Thomas M. Mol

Why can't female veterans get
free prenatal care and free ma
ternity care by signing statement
and going to private hospital un-
der contract to the VA?
|. 7 talked to a VA doctor in the
public relations section of the GEN.
traI office of the VA in Washington
about this.
He said, That's an idea, ma ajor,
but it won't work. The law says a
veteran is entitled to disqualification
for non-service-connected disabili-
ties or diseases"
"A long time ago this thing came
up, and we asked our comptroller
general for a decision. He felt that
the normal process of childbirth is
neither disability nor disease"
so, we accepted that decision,
and there the matter has lain.
Frankly, we don't contemplate any
change at all.
So that's that. But, if the woman
veteran runs into complications in
the normal process" of childbirth,
and unusual medical care is needed,
then she is eligible for care.
From r. R., New Orleans: DO
you think Congress will extend that
date, February /, 1947, after which
all us veterans who have let our
insurance lapse will have to take a
physical examination in order to re-
inState?"
Don't know, of course, but think
there's fairly good chance Con-
gress will extend that date. I'm sure
the VA will press for its extension.
Buy why wait? Why not reinstate
now?
From F. p, Lawrence, Mass: "My
baggage was lost when my outfit got
back to the States from Europe.
How can I file a claim with the
Army for the value of the lost
articles?"
Go to the nearest Army post and
get public voucher 1884 from the
finance officer. Fill it in completely
and sent 1t to: Claims Department,
Judge Advocate Generals Office,
War Department, Room 2E-474,
Pentagon Bldg, Washington Is,
D. G.
From H. NJ, Ganett, Ind: I'm
taking job-training under Public
Law 16 (the Vocational Rehabilita-
ton Act for disabled vets). Am I
limited to total of SITS a month,
including both wages and subsist-
ence allowance?"
No. That only applies to veterans
training under the CT bill. The
only limitation in your case is that
your subsistence allowance plus your
wages cannot exceed the pay of
fully trained worker. But your pen
sion can't be touched.
II you're hdsy about some right
or benefit you think is coming
to you, send your query to me at
The Sunday Star. Inclose self
addressed, stamped envelope for
q personal reply.
Evening star., 1946-12-22
Machinery Priority
To End in February

War. food order No. 1876, which
has given preference to World War
II veterans in the purchase of farm
machinery, will be terminated next
February 8, the Agriculture Depart
ment has announced.
Under the order, which became
effective June rs, 1945, dealers were
required to give priority to veterans
holding certificates issued by the
county Agricultural Conservation
Committees. The revocation of the
order, 1t was said, follows the Gov
ernment policy of removing con-
trolls where they no longer are
needed.
Evening star., 1946-12-22
Gardening in the Capital Area
Colorful Fruits of Berried Shrubs Make
Distinctive Addition to Any Border
By Wilbur n. Younamon

The use Of berried shrubs to give
color to the shrub border during the
winter months is not q new idea.
However, 1t Is not a widespread
practice among local gardeners and
this is evidenced by the number of
exclamations one hears from
group while viewing a we'll grown
clump of firethorn or beautyberry.
There are a considerable number
of berried shrubs adapted to this
area. Some are not too hardy if
given undue protection. Others,
such as the winterberry, are not
easily grown here although they are
considered native to the Atlantic
seaboard. Many berried shrubs such
as the honeysuckles, are stripped of
their berries, before winter arrives,
hence offer little color to the border
during the winter months.
OF the Is or SO shrubs suited to
our cline, probably we should start
with the American holly Glex opaca)
although it is tree, for 1t does
well here and is comparatively free
from insects and diseases. Our
native holly Is a most attractive
tree at any season of the year and
is especially useful curing the holi-
day season in providing leaves and
berries for decoration. The fruits
last throughout the winter. The
one drawback is that a male tree
must be planted within 100 yards
or so of the females-the fruiting
member of the family. The Chinese
holly, which is hardy in this area,
offers pleasing variation to the
American holly and is smaller grow
i0g.
Barberry Bears Prolificaily.
The well known barberry is a
most prolific fruit-bearing bush
which, If not so common, probably
would be more appreciated for its
marvellous display of fruits.
A well grown specimen bush or
a hedge is snowy. The birds feed
upon the berries throughout the
winter. Plant barberry in sunny
or light shaded situation.
The firethorn Pyracantha coc-
cinea lalandD is a most attractive
evergreen shrub that thrives in
sunny or partially shaded situations.
Under ordinary cultural conditions
it produces masses of orange colored
berries that are attractive through
out the winter as they are seldom
Evening star., 1946-12-22
Family Treats
For Christmas
By Jonet comeron
Virginia Extension Food Specialist.
Christmas Ginger Tartx.

Three cups sweetened thick hot
applesauce, one tablespoon of gela-
tin, u cup cold water, one table
spoon lemon juice, green coloring,
whipped cream and cranberries or
red candies for decorating. Soak
gelatin in cold water. Add to hot
applesauce and stir until dissolved.
Stir in lemon juice and enough
green coloring to tint the sauce
delicate green. Chill until sauce is
very thick. Fill the tart shells, top
with whipped cream. Use cram
berries for red decoration on top,
or cut stars from red gumdrop
candies.
Sixteen ginger waters, rolled fine;
three tablespoons Of sugar and three
tablespoons softed butter. Mix
thoroughly ginger snap crumbs.
sugar and butter. Press mixture
firmly in an even layer against sides
and bottoms of six lightly buttered
tart pans. Bake in hot oven (400
degrees) 8 to 10 minutes. Cool and
fill with applesauce.
Fruit Balls.
Grind together in a food chopper
any combination of dried fruits you
have on hand. A tasty combination
is one cup dried peaches, one cup
dried apples, one cup raisins or
dates, one cup nuts and flavoring.
Put all through the food grinder
and mix well. A tiny bit OF lemon
juice and salt gives q good flavor.
Form into small balls and roll in
sugar, coconut, chopped nuts. or
dip In chocolate.
Evening star., 1946-12-22
Bureau Speakers '7
Include Lane. Byrd

GoV.-elect William Preston Lane
of Maryland and DR.. H. C. Byrd,
president of the University of Mary
land, are scheduled to address the
annual meeting of the Maryland
Farm Bureau Federation, to be held
January z to 10 at Baltimore.
Bureau President Howard S.
beaverton said more than 5000
members are expected to attend the
meeting. Other speakers will in
clude l.. S. Hartley, Baltimore &,
Ohio Railway agriculture agent;
Mrs. r. F. Weagley. national pres
ident of the Associated Farm Wom-
en-, and j. S. Jones, secretary of
the Minnesota Farm Bureau.
Evening star., 1946-12-22

the same time, he said, with the
second layer of chopped hay re-
quiring slightly longer to cure.
One fault farmers have found
with the electric hay drier is the
additional work required to handle
the green, moist hay. BY choppi11g
the hay and blowing it into the
NOW, farmers would be able to
eliminate the labor of handling the
heavy forage.
Evening star., 1946-12-22
Tobacco Spray, Gun
Orders Are Urged

Tobacco farmers were urged last
week by Extension Service officials
to place orders now for fermate
spray materials, spray pumps and
dust guns for the control of blue
mold in tobacco plant beds.
officials pointed out that the sup
ply of pumps and guns is likely to
be limited. Since blue mold caused
considerable damage to tobacco
plants last year, it was said, plans
should be made to begin control
measures early this season.
Evening star., 1946-12-22
.VFW Post Plans
Benefit Dance;
Other Activities

Front Line Post, District of Co.
lumbia Department, Veterans of
Foreign Wars, will sponsor dance
at the Wardman Park Hotel on
January 4 for the benefit of its
baseball team. Plans were dis
cussed at a meeting Monday night
at the Gold Chevron Club, with
Senior Vice Comdr. George w.
Iaccheri presiding in the absence
of Comdr. Clyde w. KERN.
A short meeting was held late
in the evening, due to funeral serv-
ices for past Senior Vice Comdr.
Harold w. Kiern. brother of the
commander, who was killed in q
traffic accident.
The obligation was given by Past
Department CoIndr. G. B. Jennings
to Jesse Mandlowith, Robert M.
Waller and Frank D. Cooke. James
Case was admitted to membership
by transfer.
James S. Macaboy, chairman of
the House Committee Of the Chew
ron Club, was rendered birthday
party last Sunday. He was the
recipient of many gifts.
Arrangements are being made
for New Year eve celebration
and banquet at the Gold Chevron
Club. There will be dancing. be-
ginning at 8 o'clock. Charles Holtz-
claw and Mr.. Macaboy are in charge
of reservations.
Comdr. Floyd w. Stevice presided
over the last meeting Of H. L. Ed
monds Post, when the following
were given the obligation: Glen
w. Chandler, Harry Lee Coleman,
Robert Evans Denny. jr.; Law
renee S. Dyer, Robert w. Eigell,
Dwight L. Harris, Irving l.. Hicks,
Steve F. Lucas, Robert B. Sadler
and Elwood Wilson.
At the last meeting of Equality
Walter Reed Post, the following
were elected to membership. Frank
G. Cheslock, Jewell B. Fowler, Jesse
F. Hicks, Victor L. Miller, Joseph
P. O'Connell, Laird K. Osborn,
James Porter, Lawrence T. Sinnott
and Joseph c. Surdak. Comdr.
Charles M. Holmes presided.
The auxiliary of All American
Post gave a party Wednesday at
Mt. Alto Hospital, for the patients.
Miss Barry, of the Barry Dance
Studio, with number of her pupils
furnished the entertainment. Re-
freshments were served. Depart
ment President Grace Fields pre-
sented radio and record player
for the auxiliary.
Auxiliaries.
The Potomac Auxiliary will assist
the post at 2 pm. today at a party
for members and their families, at
Northeast Masonic hall, Eighth and
F streets NE. Patients from vet
eran hospitals will be their guests
of honor.
Johnnie Ray and his group will
provide the entertainment. Santa
Clause will attend.
Meetings this week:
Monday-Potomac Unit, 713 d
street NV: Tuesday = Pentagon
Unit, 1921 w street NV; Friday
National Capital Unit, 713 D street
NV.
Evening star., 1946-12-22
VFW Post Meetings
Meetings this week.

Meetings this week.
Observation-Disclosures Post, 1912,
Ninth street NV; Front Line Post,
1919 K street NV.
Wednesday-Police Fire Post, 713
D street NV; Honor Guard meet
ing cancelled.
Thursday-Potomac Post, 1912
Ninth street NV; Follow-Me De-
tense Post, 1909 Rhode Island ave-
nue. NE.
Friday-U. S. Internal Revenue
Post, 5832 Georgia avenue NV;
Bethea WEIGH Post, 90l Rhode Is
land avenue NV.
Evening star., 1946-12-22
Care of the Cyclamen

Keep cyclamen plants in cool
window between 40 and so degrees
temperature, or as near that as pos
sible. Water twice daily, but don't
let water touch the central growth.
Evening star., 1946-12-22
In Local Service Organizations
Auxiliary
Membership Drive
Being Stressed

Mrs. Peary Heagerty, chairman o.
membership of the District of Co.
lumbia Department, American
Legion Auxiliary, last week SEN
urgent appeals to the presidents o1
each unit to stress the membership
drive now under way. They arr
urged to contact the commander!
and adjutants Of the various post
in an effort to have their member!
secure numbers for the auxiliarie
in their families.
Mrs. Eva Folk, president of Po
tomac Unit, presided last Tuesday
night, when the membership chair.
man, Mrs. Irene Sheehan O'Connor
reported the unit had reached its
1947 quota with acceptance of the
following new members: Mrs
Charles H. Gray, Mrs. Beverly
Clear. Mrs. Catherine r. Cramer
Mrs. Lucille ". Deery and Mrs
Catherine C. Gantz. This is the
first unit in the department to
reach its quota.
A Christmas party was given for
the children at the Receiving Home
on Macarthur boulevard yesterday
afternoon, under the direction OF
Child Welfare Chairman Mrs. Lo-
retta Norton, who was assisted by
Mrs. Eva Folk, president, and sew
eral unit members.
All child welfare chairmen of the
Legion, auxiliary, Forty and Eight
and the Eight and Forty will be on
hand at the Legion Club at pm.
today when at least TOO children of
needy veterans and those on the
rolls of the Welfare Department will
be given a Christmas party.
Mrs. Bernice Carrico Warner will
present a program of music and
dancing and there will be refresh
ments.
Mrs. Georgiana S. Dudley, presi-
dent Of James Reese Europe Unit,
and Mrs. Pearl D. Chapman, child
welfare chairman. have arranged
Christmas party next Saturday
from 5 to Z pm. at the post home,
1914 Vermont avenue NV. Toys
and refreshments will be distributed
to at least so underprivileged chill
dren.
The meeting of James Reece Eu-
rope Unit, scheduled for Christmas
Day, has been Cancelled.
Members who have received TB
Christmas seals through the mail
are requested to pay for them at
either the Hecht Company's booth
or the one at Woodward and
Lothrop's, tomorrow the last day Of
the drive.
Because of the resignation Of Mrs.
Luella M. Lewis as color bearer and
membership chairman of U. S. De-
partment of Agriculture Unit, Mrs.
Grace S. Conway, president, received
the ratification of Mrs. Pearl M.
Heagerty as unit membership chair
man. Mrs. Alberta A. Lacy was
elected color bearer. Due to the
illness of Mrs. Mary G. Riemer. Mrs.
Florence S. Egan was appointed
national defense chairman.
Eight and Forty.
District of Columbia Salon IA of
the Eight and Forty held its annual
Christmas party for the children at
Glendale Sanatorium yesterday
afternoon.
A Christmas program Of music
and dancing was directed by Mrs.
Bernice Carrico Warner. LIE chapeau,
Mrs. M. Laura LipScomb; MIS-.
Helen Ware, child welfare vice
chairman, and members of the salon
served refreshments and helped
Santa Claus distribute gifts.
Meetings this week:
Wednesday National Cathedral
Unit, Legion Club, 2437 Fifteenth
street NV, 8 pm.
Friday-victory Unit Legion Club,
8 pm.
Evening star., 1946-12-22

Meetings this week:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Executive
Committee, Legion Club. James E.
Walker Post, Twelfth Street YMCA.
Friday-Victory Post, Legion Club.
Evening star., 1946-12-22

James S. Macaboy, chairman OF
the House Committee of the Chev-
ron Club, was rendered birthday
party last Sunday. He was the
recipient of many gifts.
Evening star., 1946-12-22

Arrangements are being made
for New Year eve celebration
and banquet at the Gold Chevron
Club. There will be dancing. be-
ginning at 9 o'clock Charles Holtz-
claw and Mr.. Macaboy are in charge
Of reservations.
Evening star., 1946-12-22

Meetings this week:
Wednesday - National Cathedral
Unit, Legion Club, 2437 Fifteenth
street NV, 8 pm.
Friday-victory Unit Legion Club,
& nm.
Evening star., 1946-12-22

II you're hdsy about some right
or benefit you think is coming
to you, send your query to me at
The Sunday Star. Inclose a self
addressed, stamped envelope for
a personal reply.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-09
DOOMED NAZlS BUSY WRITERS
 IN LAST WEEK
Goering in Tears, Rosen. berg Indifferent, KaIf-
 enbrunner Romantic

NUREMBERG, Oct. 9-How are the condemned Nazi war criminals spending their last week of life? Well, some of them are running true to form and others are doing the unexpected in their reactions to their approaching doom.
 For instance, flabby Hermann Goering who managed to remain alternately dignified and clustering during his long trial-has finally broken down
 While packing away pictures of his wife and daughter to be sent to them after his execution, Goer- ing wept quietly Both the and former foreign minister Joachim Won Ribbentrop need sedatives each night to get to sleep
 EX-Nazi labor boss Fritz Sauck el has broken into tears several times. He has displayed the low est spirits of all these facing the hangman. And although he scarce ly touched a pen throughout his tlial. Sauckel is now writing a letter a day.
 In fact. writing seems to be the thing most of the other condemned men are concentrating on during their last hours Jew batter Julius Streicher is writing yoluminous memoirs-grumbling all the while. Memoir writing also is occupying Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel, former gauleiter Hans Frank and Ribbentrcp.
 Nazi philosopher Alfred Rosen- berg appears to be indifferent to his coming date with the hangman.
 Even rename has figured in the final days of life remaining to at least one cinvicted Nazi One-time Gestapo chief Ernest Kaltenbrunner was allowed to receive a visit from lis sweetheart-the first time he had seen her since he was jailed. They met in a special room with screen and glass separating the woman from the prisoner, and as their hour expired Kaltenbrunner to kiss her through the screen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-09
HI-Y0-ELEVkTOR!
 STOP THAT THlEF

BALTIMORE - Emanuel A. Per rin didn't use a horse, automobile, radio, airplane, boat or other ac- cepted method to catch a criminal. He used an elevator.
 Perrin was interviewing two ap- plicants for work in his 18th flcor office when one of the men grab bed $525 from the counter and ran down the stairway.
 Wasting no time, Perrin rang for an elevator and made a nonstop trip to the main floor He found a policeman in the street, and the officer started up the stairs. meet ing his man head-on at the second- floor landing.