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The Omaha guide., 1947-08-30
By ARTHUR RIORDAN

The CLIO and the U. S. Dept. of
Justice have launched simultan-
GUS attacks on soaring prices.
Emil REEVE. administrative
chairman of the CIO Full Employ
ment Committee, declaring that
spectators have had a field day
in raising prices to near all-time
highs, called upon Pres. Truman
to summon a conference of in
dustrial, labor and agricultural
leaders to develop a voluntary
program for price reduction.
The Full Employment Commit
tee, composed of the presidents of
the CLIO Stel, Auto, Clothing, Tex
lie and Electrical unions, further
urged that the President and the
Republican majority "agree i'm
mediately, upon the reconvening
of Congress, to meet these inflat-
ionary threats to our economic
security by enacting legislation
permitting the establishment of
price and raioning controls on
speculative commodities
Two days after he made his pro-
posal public. Rieve received unwel-
come testimony that tn time for
action wah here. The U. S. Bureau
of Labor Statistics announced that
prices had set a record high for
the fourth week in a row. This
time, BIS bluntly said the end is
not in sight. Prices were Is per
cent above June, 1916, last month
of extensive OPA regulations, and
SO per cent above the August, 1899
lvel.
Just after REEVE, spoke, Atty.
Gen. Tom G. Clark announced his
Antitrust Division would prose
cute criminally thase who on
spire to increase prices TO food,
clothing or housing.
REEVES statement, issued at a
full-dress press conference, was
followed or preceded by these de-
velopments:
1. Sen. Robert A. Taft Or, o.,
opponent of OPA and co-author
of tie Taft-Hartley Law, announc-
cd the makeup of Congressional
subcommittee which will look in
to price increases in the East and
Mid West. Later, the Far West
will be studied. He made the
choices in his capacity as chair
man of the joint Senate House
Committee on the Economic Re-
port.
2. BIS also showed that a
married man with two children
made an average weekly pay of
S48.46 in May, 1947, an all-time
high, but that, after taxes and
Social Security, this fathers take
home pay of SAT was worth only
S29.99 in 1899 dollars.
8. Rieve said following Clark's
announcement that he felt that
though CLIO welcomes Cark's pro-
be, many prices are set by large
monopolies and monopolies do not
necessarily fall under the Grim
inal law and under Clark's investi-
cation. For example, in the auto
mobile industry, General Motors
controls probably so per cent of
the business and therefore is able
to dictate prices"
At his press conference, REEVE
The Omaha guide., 1947-08-30
Refnishing Cabinets

II the old finish Of a metal kitchen
cabinet is not scratched or Clipped,
a thorough cleaning to remove any
traces of greasy film, followed by
a light rubbing with very fna sand
paper to dull the gloss Of the old
enamel, should be sufficient prepa-
ration for refnishing. After wiping
with turpentine or mineral spirits,
apply one or two coats Of enamel
u~ndercoater, in accordance with the
manufacturers directions on the
can, and finish with a coat Of
enamel of the desired tint.
The Omaha guide., 1947-08-30

Her high shcool subjects indi-
Gated a splendid background for
a scientific vocation. We knew,
therefore that the applicant was
wen qualified. She had taken
about every subject that the aver
age school would offer in the
natural sciences and her high
school record showed she had
been successful in her mathematic
subjects. Also she had taken the
required subjects in literature,
other arts, and the social sciences.
We made mention of careers
such as Dental Hygienist, Occupa-
tional Therapist, x-Ray Techni-
clan, Medical Laboratory Techni-
clan and several other vocations
in the medical field. Referring to
these semi-professional v~ocations
were of little help to Miss s. p.
because she did not know the
meaning of them. We gave the
young lady a group of we'll writ
ten pamphlets explaining the
things she wanted to know about
vocations in the medical field. Up
on learning the meaning of a Med
ical Laboratory Tecnician, her ex-
preston quickly changed to one
of joy and understanding. She
wanted to discuss it more in de-
tails after which there was little
doubt in either the student or cou-
nselor's mind but that the right
career had been found.
Under the description Of the oc-
cupation, which takes less than
two full pages, Ire paragraphs,
occupational summary, education
al qualifications and certification,
civil service requirements. related
fields and sources of employment.
Miss S. P. discovered and learn
ed that Medical Laboratory Tech
means work under the direction of
a doctor, bacteriologist or clinical
pathologist in making various
routine test for diagnosing, treat
ing and research. They make blood
cell counts, chemical and micro
scopic examinations of gastric
contents, basal metabolism and
liver and kidney tests. In addition
they perform several other duties.
Miss S. P. also learned the place
of her employment would b a
neat laboratory equipped with
microscopes, glassware, incubators
and various precision instruments.
The laboratory. he found, would
be in hospital, a clinic, a public
health place, in the personnel de-
partment of some large private
firm, in a Government Hospital
Or in the office of a private physi
clan Or in a university. Miss S. P.
was convinced that she would
meet with minimum racial barri-
ers in this occupation, either as
to training or employment. Her
would not be unusually
high but normally good, starting
about $3.50 a week and her work
hours would be agerreeable and
short, her associates would be
doctors, and people of the medical
profession, and her work would be
a secure career, varied and inter
When Miss S. P. left left the
League Building, we were
convinced sufficiently to say with
in . there goes a Medical Labora-
tory Technician.
The Omaha guide., 1947-08-30

At least four hours a week can be
saved by an ironer In the average
family. A saving Of several hours
can be accomplished by the washer.
The total gain from the two amounts
to several weeks a year.
The Omaha guide., 1947-09-06
OPENS Musical
Collection 1T
Fisk University

Vechten. novelist and music critic.
formally opened the George Ger
shwin Memorial Collection Of
Music and Musical Literature at
the Fisk University library Friday
afternoon in ceremonies highlight-
ing Fisk's 18th annual Festival OF
Music and Art. Designed to be
the nucleus for a growing musical
library and named in honor of the
famed composer, the Collection
contains numerous books, pro
gramm notes, musical scores, clip
pings, personal correspondence,
photographs, and phonograpr re-
cords.
In founding the Collection, Van
Vechten said he hoped it would en-.
courage serious musical scholar
ship in the South. He made a
special plea for other contribu-
tons, as WE'LL as for a fund endow.
ing the Collection.
Brief talks were made by Arna
Bontemps, William c. Handy, Vir-
gil Thomson, Langston Hughes,
Pretsident-e elect Charles S. John
son, L. Hollingsworth Wood, Chan
cellor Harvie Branscomb of Van
derbilt University, and Abe Wal.
dauer, son-in-law of the late Lee
]. Loventhal, well-known Nashvill-
benefactor and former Fisk trus-
tee. In memory of MI. Loventhal.
of his family established
a fund providing furnishings for
the room housing the Collection.
The George Gershwin Collection
was given to the University in re-
cognition of its rich musical tradi-
ton, as well as Of the high stand
ard of its present educational pro-
gram.
The Omaha guide., 1947-09-06
PERKINS TRACES GROWTH
OF LOCAL 1919, ALL

In an interview, John H. Per
kins, financial secretary of the
General Longshore Workers. lila.
1419, AFL, traced the phenome.
nal growth of this organization
for the past sixteen years. He
joined the union in 1889 and has
been an officer since 1871.
He pointed out that the Long.
shoremen's union has grown from
1900 members in 1888 to 1850 to.
day. The wage scale has been hik-
ed more than 100 percent.
Purchase Building
The union purchased its home
Office at 518 S. Rampant st.. in
1910 from the Canal Bank and
Trust Company. This property Is
now worth more than $4,000 and
houses the financial offices. the
presidents office. tn Longshore
mems Finance Company, a mo.
dern dispensary, the relief offices
and a meeting hall accommodating
300.
The Omaha guide., 1947-09-06
VIRGINIA STATE PLANS
EXPANSION OF EXPERIMENT
STATION PROGRAM

An enlarged program of agri-
cultural experimentation is plan
ned at Virginia State College
only Negro Land Grant institu-
ton with an Experiment Station
unit--reports Ross w. Newsome.
State Extension agent with offices
at the Petersburg, Va, college.
Announcement that the college
is working toward a more exten.
sive program of experimentation
was made by L. H. Foster, presi-
dent of the institution. in an ad-
dress last week before farmers
and county agents who We're max
ing a tour Of the experiment Sta
ton. President Foster pointed out
to a group (which represented
IL counties that an expanded ex.
RECOMMENDATION program would
enable the college to greatly in.
crease its services to the colored
farmers of Virginia.
The or was conducted by N.
t. Carter, superintendent of the
station, and DR.. John L. Lockett.
director of the schools division
of agriculture. The farmers and
agents observed nine major ex-
periments which were underway.
One Of the highlights of the tour
was a discussion by the farmers
of the benefits derived from adopt.
ing recommended farm practices.
Mckenzie Talley, $15, OOo-a-year
dairy farmer, told the group how
following such practices had en-.
abled HIM to develop and enlarge
his dairy farm.
The Omaha guide., 1947-09-06
Women Teachers
Crack Color Lines
At White Colleges

CHICAGO - Negro women are
currently teaching at twelve white
colleges in the U. S. according to
a photo-feature in October Ebony
which shows them represented as
instructors in fine arts and exact
SCIENCES as well as the social sci
ences in some of the nations iarg-
est white universities.
In all cases the popularity of the
Negro teaching pioneers with the
white student body is indicated by
the number signing up for their
classes as well as their election
to important posts by the student
councils.
Those teachers featured in
Ebony's story are:,
Marion Cuthbert, Sociology,
Brooklyn College; Mabel M. Smy.
eth Economics, Brooklyn College;
Marion Startling, English, Brook.
Ign College; Grace E. MARI, Mic
robiology, Columbia University
Gertrude E. Divers, Music Cornell
University; Sarah M. Pereira
Spanish, Fem College Mary Huff
Diggs, Sociology, Hunter College
Helen r. Rhetta, Clinical Medicine
University Of Illinois; Anna A
Campbell, English New York Uni
versity; Catherine c. Golightly
English, Olivet College; Thelm'
Wade Brown, Voice, Roosevelt
/ College; Charlemae Rollins, Edu
cation, Roosevelt College; Ell,
Weaver, English, Roosevelt Col
lege; Adelaide C. Hill Sociology
Smith Cohge; Constance Heslip
Sociology, University of Toledo
Beulah T. Whitby Social Work
Wayne University; Madeline Clarl
Foreman, Biology, William Penn
College. :
The Omaha guide., 1947-09-06

Joseph H. Bunzel, associate pro-
fessor Of sociology at Fisk Un1-
yersity. was one of the seminar
speakers at Fisk's 18th annual
festival of music and art, neio
this week. DR.. Bunzel, a native OF
Austria. is an authority on Euro
pean political and ecoomic pro-
blems. and lectured at the semi
mar on THE Idea Europe and
Unesco."
Well-known guests at the fest
ival included Virgil Thomson,
William c. Handy, John W. Work,
and Marc Blitzstein, noted COM
posers, Carl Van Vechten, Lillian
Smith, Horace Clayton, Langston
Hughes, Arna Bontemps, we'll
known writers; Philippa Duke
Schuyler, talented young compos-
er-pianist, and others.
The Omaha guide., 1947-09-06
FACTS ABOUT BEER
ECONOMIC BENEFITS OR
BEEF AND BREWING

Beer is widely known as a mild
refreshment that provides NOM
ents of relaxation. 1t is less well
known as a generator of untold
economic benefits for workers in
a variety of fields.
Taken in it's larger unit, the bar
rel, beer pays So in excise taxes
to tn Federal treasury and an ad-
ditional tax, varying in amounts,
to the state governments.
Barley is the chief ingredient
and for this the brewer pays far
mers a premium to obtain the
special type best suited to the re-
quirements of beer and ale. Corn
or broken rice is also used as ad-
junct and, of course, hops for
flavoring and aroma. And yeast
for fermentation. When the brew
ing process is completed, the sesi-
dual grains 60 back to the farms
as high-protein cattle feed. Some
of the processed yeast is sold as
diet supplements being the richest
known source Of vitamins of the
B complex.
Participating in producing the
materials, supplies and services
needed produce the beer are
workmen engaged in mailing,
manufacturing barrels, bottles,
cans, brewing equipment and
machinery, labels, trucks, those
who engage in transportation and
nearly 100 other allied industries
that have a share in the produc-
ton of a barrel of beer. That can
be translated into considerable en-
ployment.
Beer, the beverage Of modera-
ton enjoyed by millions of Aeri.
cans, is a product that typifies the
interdependence Of industries in
our economy. What aids brewing.
benefits many other industries.
The Omaha guide., 1947-09-06
First Seed Sale

Agricultural seeds were frs, so,a
commercially in the United Stst.,
.ho"t 17A7 s
The Omaha guide., 1947-09-06
HOOUer Lauds Negro
Federal Bureau agents

CHICAGO - Gang buster chief
]. Edgar Hoover says in October
Ebony that mo distinction is
made with regard to race in sell
ection of employees for his Fed
eral Department Of Investigation,
and insists that he has found
numerous Negro sleuths invah.
able in cracking some of his
toughest cases.
Negro Sam Noisstte, Hoover's
personal aide and receptionist at
the Washington, d. c., offices OF
the department. head, Is said by
Ebony to be known as Hoover'x
right hand man. by the 1900 en-
ployees there. Noisette, whose own
assistant Worthington Smith is
also a Negro, is well-known in the
Capital as an artist and credits
Hoover's personal interest and
concern with his career as a big
factor in his rise.
Negro special Agents cannot
be publicly identified Ebony
says, because they operate Sc
reilly in highly confidential work.
But as special dispensation in the
light of recent charges Of depart
mental job prejudice, the monthly
was allowed to picture n Of
Hoover's crack Negro agents,
James e. Amos Of the New York
office. .sascE
Amos, who is in charge of more
than 1000 different types of guns
at the Manhattan branch of the
F B I and instructor in firearms
there, has been with the depart
ment 26 years. Formerly a body
guard to Teddy Roosevelt and a
gumshoe for the William Burns
Agency, Amos helped land the
catch of spies netted in the 1941
roundup of Nazi Frederick Du.
quesne' 5 agents.
Only n out Of every 100 ap-
plicants for agents job makes the
grade, Ebony claims, and all pros
poets must hold a law or account
ing degree.
The Omaha guide., 1947-09-06
clNoo

The net worth Of the union ac-
cQnding to an auditors report
(Rittler, Dienes and Moses Audi
ing FIRM has grown from $34,
600 in May 1941 to $4,000 in
December 1916 including building
and fixtures.
Increase Relief Benefits
Mr.. Perkins points with pride
to the many increases in sick and
death benefits to longshoremen
during the past six years. Before
1871 sick benefits were $500 per
week, now they are $500 the
death benefit has increased from
500. to $1,000; in the old days
only a limited amount of medi-
cine was permitted the sick, TO-
day from their own dispensary
in charge of Mrs. l.. P. Bucksell,
medicine is unlimited and any
type is aviable. Among the many
contributions to worthy causes do
mated annually by the longshore-
men are the Boy Scouts, Tuber-
Association, YMCA, YWC.
A. Red Cross, NAACP, Urban
League, Christmas donations, fire
compensation to members and
many churches.
The Omaha guide., 1947-09-06
CIVIL SERVICE GIVES
CHANCE ROF CAREER

An opportunity to fHe applica
tions for a Civil Service career,
appointment in the Federal Ser
vice was announced today by the
Secretary. Board of U. S. Civil
Service Examiners, Corps of En-
gineers, 1709 Jaskson st. Omaha
2, Nebraska. Appointments wall
De made to the positions of In
psector (Rivers, Harbors, and
Waterways Construction.) $216S
TO 1894 per annum; Inspector
Gore DrA), $2168 to $3397 per
annum; and Inspector (Construc-
tiun with optional branches of
General, Building, Electrical, Ear
thwork, Mechanical (including
operating and industrial equip
mentl. Railroads, roads. and
streets, and Plumbing and Steam
fitting. s216s to 1897 per annum,
for duty in the local offices of
the District Engineer, Corps of
Engineers, Omaha. Nebraska.
Appointments will also be made
TO fin vacancies which may exist
IN presently established area Of
fices Or future offices which may
be established within the geogra-
phieAl boundaries of the Omaha
District, comprising wholly Or in
part the States of Nebraska, To-
wa and South Dakota.
Applications must be citizens
CT or owe allegiance to the
or owe allegiance to the United
States. The age limits are 10 to
81, except for veterans and per-
sons in the Federal Service who
are war service indefinite employ
eex
Applications may be secured
from the Secretary Board of
u. s. Civil Service Examiners, at
amy first-or second class post Of
flee IN the States of Nebraska,
Iowa, and South Dakota.
Applications will be received by
the Secretary, Board of u. S.
Civil Service Examiners. Corps
Of Engineers. 1909 jackson ST.,
Omaha 2, Nebraska. until further
nstice.
The Omaha guide., 1947-09-06
Senator Butler
Makes Trip to
Alaska Timber

On the W. of his departure on
an inspection trip to Alaska Sen
ator Butler (R.-Nebr.) declared to-
day that he intended to check
very closely into the progress be-
ing made in the development just
started of Alaskan timber resourc.
es for newsprint, and hasten the
development in any way possible.
Senator Butler was Senate
author of the legislation recently
enacted which authorized the gov
eminent to sell or lease these
forest resources for pulp develop
ment in Tongass Nation Forest.
which makes up a large part
of the southeastern panhandle of
Alaska and contains millions of
acres of virgin timber. Heretofore
it has never been developed be-
cause of conflicting title claims of
native Indian tribes. Public Law
1856, which was pushed through
Congress in the closing minutes
of the last day Of the COMPRESSION.
al session, clears the title conflict
and provides assurance to private
companies that any investment
they may make will not be en-
dangered by any threats to titles
OF lands they may purchase or
lease from the government.
Alaska forests are capable Of
supplying one quarter of our en-
tire need for newsprint in perpet-
uity if managed on a sustained
yield basis" Senator Butler said.
Three companies are already on
the point of establishing plants
there as a result of the legislation
recently passed. Considering our
extreme need for additional sourc-
es of newsprint, this Alaskan de-
velopment is one of the most hope
full signs on the horizon
The Senator pointed out that the
newsprint shortage had had a
particularly serious effect on the
smaller newspapers throughout
the country. In many cases, he
said, the shortage had put news
papers out of business, or forced
them to secure their newsprint
supplies on the grey" market at
exorbitant prices.
The Omaha guide., 1947-09-06

READ THz OMAHA aUiDE
The Omaha guide., 1947-09-06
Lime Essential

Lime is essential on acid soils for
proper growth Of many crop and
pasture plants. To promote this de-
tired growth, sufficient lime should
be applied to change the acid condi-
ion to a near neutral point. Under
most conditions in the upland area
the addition Of lime to the soil also
provides calcium. for plant growth.
Commercial fertilizer, incorporated
with the soil management practices
previously mentioned, IS essential
Tor continued high crop production.
Every crop harvested for grain.
forage or other use removes plant
food from the soil. Soils under con-
tinuous cropping systems, coupled
with erosion. lose their plant nu-
tfients faster than they can be re-
placed by nature.
The Omaha guide., 1947-09-06
R~efnshing Cabinets

II the old finish of a metal kitchen
cabinet is not scratched or Clipped,
a thorough cleaning to emov any
traces Of greasy film. followed by
a light rubbing with very fine sand
paper to dull the gloss of the old
enamel, should be sufficient prepa-
ration for refinishing. After wiping
with turpentine or mineral spirits,
apply one or two coats Of enamel
undercosater. in accordance with the
manufacturers directions on the
can, and finish with a soat Of
enamel of the desired tint.
The Omaha guide., 1947-09-06
World Var II Dead Muu
Be brought to the u. S.

KANSAS CITY, MO. - Decis-
ions as to the nature and extent Of
funeral services for World War
IL dead to be inferred in private
cemeteries are matters of inal dis.
position resting solely and entire
ly with next of kin, Col. M. A.
Quinn, Commanding Officer, Kan
sas City Quartermaster Depot, TO-
day treasured families of honored
dead temporarily buried overseas.
In following its policy of nonin-
trusion into arrangements for
such funeral services, the War
Department, Colonel Quinn EN-.
phasized, leaves to next of kin the
following among other decisions
pertaining to funeral services and
burials:
Selection of funeral director;
the War Department is interest.
ed only in learning from next
of kin through the letter Of in
quiry the name of their funeral
director so the the remains may
be directed to him when they
leave the distribution center for
the final destination.
Designation of a veterans
group to provide military hon.
ors, if desired; the next of kin
may select any group he or she
desires. Only when the next Of
kin notifies the distribution cen
ter of failure to make such ar.
~rangements does the War De-
partment lend its assistance in
providing military honors at the
services.
Arrangements for funeral ser. !
vices; the nature of services
the nature of services and the
place held, whether in a church,
chapel, home or at the grave
side, are matters for next Of kin
to decide. The day and hour of
services are to be determined by
next Of kin and their funeral
director on receipt Of a tele-
gram from the distribution cen
ter notifying Of the time Of ar
rival Of the remains.
Amount to be expended for
funeral services; the govern
ment stipulates that next Of kir
will be reimbursed up to $50 to
apply on actual burial expenses
What is expended beyond that
amount rests entirely with the
next of kin. 4
Colonel Quinn reminded that the |
government provides the casket,
transportation from overseas, a
headstone, reimbursement Of up
10 $50 toward burial expenses, thu
commemoration flag for the next
Of kin and military escort whose I
mission Is ended when the remains
are turned over to the funeral dir
ector selected BY next Of kin.
The Omaha guide., 1947-09-06
American Meat Packing

From a humble beginning 500
rears ago, meat packing has grown
o become one of the nations iark-
st industries. Meat packers in the
United States,produce more than 70
billion pounds of meat annually.
From five million farms and
ranches in every state the meat
packers purchase l27 million cattle.
calves, hogs and sheep to make into
steaks, roasts, stews. sausage items
andtcanned meat. as well as utiliz-
ing by-products for many pharma-
ceutical and manufacturing items
The Omaha guide., 1947-09-06
Bi-Camerai Congress-

Under its constitution, Chile has
a bi-cameral congress elected d.
rectly by the people, as is the presi.
dent. The latter has somewhat the
same power as the president of the
United States.