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Evening star., 1947-11-17
Take Ny Word for 1t
By Fronk Colby
Don't Be a Number.

If you should ask me to name the
most prevalent bad speech habits, I
should certainly place mumbling at
the head of the list. BY mumbling
I mean the half formed, indistinct
words which actually are not words
at all, but are merely slovenly
noises.
Here are few examples: "p'TIK-
lee" for particularly; "REG-lee" for
regularly; "JEN-lee" for generally:
"awrnj" for orange; 'pro-grum" for
program; "POS-tiv-lee" for posi-
lively; "surp" for sirup; "sprize" for
surprise; "WORSH- -in-nun" for
Washington; "GUV-mnt" for gov
ernment; "LIT-it-cher" for htera-
ture; "TEM-cher" for temperature;
"MEZ- nun for mezzanine, etc.
How often do we hear such un-
lovely speech (if 1t can be called
speech) as this: II uz goin' uh town
nuh bus'n Miss woman sa-down side
uh me n says 'Whynt chuh gimme
smore room, fevvins sakes? Kin
you imagine nat?"
Now don't misunderstood me. I
am not suggesting that we should
all go about speaking in the agon-
lied accents of that certain broad
caster who advertises line of cos
metics ("Faw a reilly chomming
skin, you should use my enchawrt-
ing pot-a-cake face powdah").
No, overpreciseness Is as inexcus-
able as slovenliness. We should
choose middle course between the
two, accepting good American colo
quial usage (the style of well-bred
ease) as our standard.
There are good examples of the
American colloquial on the radio in
the speech of Jinx Falkenherg, Dor
othy Lamour, Frances Langford,
Fulton Lewis, jr; Lowell Thomas,
George V. Denny, jr, and many
more like them. They set g good
pattern for us to follow.
Mr.. Denny, especially. is to be
commended for the moderation Of
his speech. 1 have noticed that
most speakers on the Town Meeting
broadcasts have the idea that IN
appearance on That program calls
for a puffed-up, artificial, phony-
broad-A style of speech; whereas, as
Mr.. Denny is wise enough to realize.
no occasion is more democratic,
more typically American, mere nom
stuffed-shirtish than the Town
Meeting
Mr.. colby's leafet. Clio, explains the
use Of the adverbs badly" and safely"
To obtain a copy. send 5 cents in coin
frank Colby. care washington Star, P. o.
Box %, Station G, New York 10, N. Y.
copyright. the Bell Syndicate. Inc. 1947)
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LOTS FOR SALE Cont. }

LANHAM PARK lout De6epse hwy. Just Just
lots and there are lots OF reasons. No
where else can you buy lot in a grow
ing. thriving, lovely community and get
with beautiful oak trees, city water, phone
service. bus and train transportation, &C
feasibility to schools and churches, with
take care of the growing demand for
these desirable lots, six new streets have
just been opened and there are many
around. There is no obligation, to buy,
but we promise that you will be impressed
by the subdivision the activity antistlN and the
attention invited. Now is the time to
prepare for spring building Directions:
sad9nsburg rd to Peace Gross turn right
vania Railroad overpass, across overpass.
continue Il mile to large sign, 'Lanham
Park At Office on left sid side Of bsfenSe
m until dark THOMAS F. HALEY.
Phene HY o195 sp OF pTss IN 7e4a acres al on
divided into 81 lots; 1,10o-ft. frontage on
SfqtSsI SsRNs1S sES ca e. Y i41s pn st. nT EEo M
DESIRABLE BHfST HOME SITES. e5 to 100 #.
front. surrounded by attractive homes IN
tiles in or adjoining. Also, other sites q Of
HHAfE z4si5EE Wodpfp 6GSS GoT t Hssy I'd
also 2 old houses on 10 acres, some front
sEdT %E oFFER do FOR 5sc REsfDESTIAL n constFuc,
ton; one Of the few choice tracts Of land lana
at 800 per acre; very liberal program
can be worked out with responsible builder.
gor full paFtsuaTsb call MAE LdMDsEY Va
ea. efaitS5si $3.50; . ewes. e! ie eG' 6sia. 20
at I 81, 500 per acre, this Beautifully wooded
tract is ideally situated, water and sewer
available; on hard-snrfacaed ed roads; at Liberal
MAC LINDSEY, Realtors. rs N Gebe rd;,
Arlington, Va. CHI. 5000; ewes, CHI. 6213
BEAUTIFUL wooDMooR. Silver Springs
most appealing community, the perfect To-
200 individually designed dwellings reject
the nigh character of DEVELOPMENT: sites
70 to 125 feet wide as low as Si,55o; al az
terminal; plats on request. GEORGE j.
MOSS. Realtor. sH. 1900. ~.
Level lots, ArlinstSn. BOWERS, i1o4 sth
ONE-ACRE BUILDING SITES in nearby
spd proteetve Restrictions assure fasting
values and freedom from encroachment; q
perfect setting for your future home, 2H2
Silver Spring area. 25minute drive from
downtown Washington; priced as low as
81 $50, including fine paved ,roadways,
with no assessments of any kind; cash or
terms; literature and plat on request.
GEORGE j. MOSS. Realtor sH 5000. 21'
DESIRABLE I2O-FT. LOT, located on
western ave. at Daniel rd.. overlooking
Cali OWNER. WI 1855. II
INDUSTRIAL GROUND. 15 acres on Balti-
more blvd, near Laurel, Md, with 'front.'
age on main line of B. a. o. Railway;
ideal location for manufacturing plant;
price S35,00O Phone Mr.. Cayton, Wo.
e521, with SHANNON & LUcHs CO.
1905 H st NV. MA. 2345. -17
COLoRED-DBLE. LOT, 4,76o 50. IT.. 42nd
ct and Kenilworth ave. ne: sacrifice, $3,-
600. DI. 910S weekdays after pm. lis
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13 ACRES in oakton. Va, ideal for sub
dividing or large estate; close to schools
and shopping: priced at S670 per acre.
JUDsoNS REAMY' agent CHI osoo Open
20 ACRES of beautifully rolling. partly
wooded land in rapidly growing nearby
Montgomery County on paved road; high
elevation: adjoining property now being
developed. Priced to sell at S400 per
acre. Call ROBERT E. HEATER. 81.
FAIRFAX CouNTY. : mi from Washing
81 500 per acre, this beautifully wooded
tract is ideally situated, water and sewer
available; on hard surfaced roads: liberal
program can be worked out with reSpon-
sible builder. For full particulars, call
MAC LINDSEY, Realtors. rs NJ Glebe rd.,
Arlington, Va, CHI. 5000; ewes, CH. 6213.
BUILDERS AND sPECULAToRs-58 acres
on Georgia ave ext. Call Ray Morse. SH.
4977, with BROWN REALTY CORP, Real
-Four RleeoM Corners, Nd 6 sever S' and xateT Ali Ali
cash required. JESSE LOEB, Az South
WE OFFER FOR RESIDENTIAL construc-
tion one of the few choice tracts Of land
available in North Arlington, 10 acres
at $500 per acre; very liberal program
can be worked out with responsible
builder For full particulars. call MAC
LINDSEY, Realtors. rs N. Glebe I'd. Arl-
ington, Va, CHI. 5000; ewes, CHI 6213.
OVER AN ACRE, s25 cash, SIS month
price, $500; 5 miles from District line
Prince Georges County. Md, Just of State
road. J. ". McVICKER, 1872 Raum ST.
ne, TR. 1879. -17
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REAL ESTATE LOANS

lat Ann 2nd TRUST LOANS - Prompt
and courteous service Before borrowing
call COLONIAL INVESTMENT co. S17
9th ST. NV RE $3.50 -,
MONEY ON SECOND TRUST - We will
hIIy second trust notes D. c., nearby Md.
or Va Reasonable rates NATIONAL
MORTGAGE Ss INVESTMENT CORP. 1917
n Y ave NV. National 5S33
CASH FOR 2nd TRUST NOTES; quick set
tlement. FULTON R. GORDON. 1927 Eye
st. NV. DI $3.50. Brokers, attention.
TRUSTS. 1st, End and 5rd, nearby Nd,
Va. and D. c; one weeks service. ADAMS
REALTY CO., 905 N. Y. ave. NV; RE.
1st AND end TRUST LOANS on real estate
in D. c.. Md. and Va: MR.. DRA1sNER'
14O4 st NV, Ma: 4I57. ~
in "a hours Also financial aid to build
ers METRO REALTY CO.. EX.. 549s.
FIRST TRUST LOANS on real estate; low
rates. terms or monthly payments. P. j.
WALSHE, INC. 1115 Eye st. NV. MA.
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TRAlLERS.

sRAkToN y TO a11s1e ssS
sHtaor saedE TDs ee aea
BoUEvARp EsGF fnd n2isd s. l. seSTyn M
ists1hHne YoHTI BE E0sfs sfhY e AMAZED when you
and and Carefully care % desisned trailer f Coaches. in
amerieas aea leadins priees
SanPfTs Ef S. and Utility TTailsrs: s RICHTER
new MeVy'aha AND tel USED sever HONE RosR TRAILER
coaches, built by. schult, Travelo, Amer
ment plan; bottled-gas stoves. hot-water
GRovE dfsssf ehs TRA1IER set couRT ee0l Route T l.
noN wis So e Afx Rhse nsde o easy
thrifty when you rent one of our luggage
utility trailers and boat tpailers by By the
e. co Sssh s5 %SPH o5o *seonsa ave. NV
NEW UNITED de luxe 22-tt. trailer coach,
terror, insulated throughout, 5-inch floor,
bottle-gas stove, electric refgr;, fiuoreseent
lighting, elec. brakes illuminated door
ments; $3.50 delivered complete. VAIL
COUPLING CO., End ave. and colesville
sfE sf THsf she NEW EPE4S WAfeo rs as trailer coach
4-wheel suspension. electric refgr,. hot and
old running water. bottled gas for cook
ing. twin-bed room, Venetian blinds. fuo-
resent lighting and many other comforts.
COLE TRAILER CO., $500 Ga. ave, ST.
NATIONAL TRAILERs, ls47. now on dis
play C FRED PAINTER. 5000 Baltimore
ave. Riverdale. Md. Phone WA 4903.
HOUSE TRAILER, Glider, 1941, 25-ft:;
sleeps I ,t,.!S adaitS; ~ By OWNER. 1905 Rsth
La SALE 1913 a5-ft. house trailer. air
cond, all conv; located at 1920 Ridge
aRo65ssE TRAILER, ss-tt: t.. 1s4l glider; der;
cared for; extra strong roof, floor and
MR. BROWN. VA. 1921 eyes, 9 to. 10,
sHoRELAND PANDRUM 1946 3-room
trailer, running hot and cold water, 20-ft
awning with platform, Prophane gas stove;
for quick sale, So 515. RAY BARNEY &
SON. Vienna, Va. Vienna 21S. IL
GLIDER TRAILER, 1946: .2-tone green:
never been used on the road. used only as
office; all fixtures and 9 beds never used.
Will sacrifice for quick sale: S1.895. Call
EN- 9719 -17
GLIDER, 194s-You will be more than
amazed when you see this left. model
fully &C uipped with bottled gas for cook
ing and delivered complete for S1,7a5.
COLE TRAILER CO., $500 Ga. ave-, ST..
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WATERFRONT PRoPERTY-SALE.

8 ROOMS AND BATH, newly deeoratedi /
block from water. Call FA. 1851.
DEALE, MD;;TApprox. 475,ts: water front, It,
homes; roadway runs full length of prop. !;
cleo. and telephone: ideal homesite; $500.
Box $685.. Star. 16s
on the Chesa peake at the mouth Of West
River; 3 bedrmS., liv. rm., din. rm. and
lge. kit with refgr., h. and c. running
or trade for home in or around D. C.
Call Mr.. Dixon, HI. 1888, with WILLIAM
M. THOMAS, Realtor. is
BEVERLEY BEACH-Year-around homes
few lots left Buy now. w. e. CRISER,
Beverley ave. Beverley Beach. Md 3Os =
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AUTO TRUCKS FOR HIRE.

VETERAN desires household moving. gen. ger.
eral hauling; pickup truck; reasonable
DODGE 1947 -Ih-to stake: by hr.,, day
or week, with white veterans. Gil. 6529.
VETERAN desires household moving, gem
sral hauling; van, stakes, panels; white
DODGE 1a41 Seton stake truck, for rent.
lust passed D. C. inspection. TW. $500
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AUTO LOANS.

IF YOU ARE PLANNING 70 BUY q car from
a private party or dealer. it isn't necessary
conform with your budget. Call us before
you buy. Our staff Of experts will be glad
to appraise the car for fair market value
and mechanical condition and assist in
procuring title and tags No obliga ton.
Telephone Republic 1900, NOLAN FINANCE
CO., .1102 New York ave. NV. Greyhound
Bus Terminal Bldg.
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AuToMoTIyE MISCELLANEOUS.

YOUR CAR WASHED while you wait. II
10 minutes. in auto laundry, using con-
veycr system: also simonizing. COM
PLETE AUTO LAUNDRY. 3510 Ga. ave
NV, GE. 9S42.
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WAREHOUSES For RENT.

1920 HALF ST. sW.-New bldg, zone
Industrial, 5000 50. it., with 2. st. en-
frances; long term lease to reliable party
MICHAEL WALSH & SON. 1911 st. NV.
RE $3.50; ewes, CO. $3.50. 80
WAREHOUSE or manufacturing plant: Of
fee and loading platform; space 50xS0 4,
WAREHOUSE, 3. 500 50, #. floor space, on
3 floors, manual elevator; S210 per mo
THOMAS, P. BROWN, 616 4th ST. sw
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MOTORCYCLES.

IT'S HERE. The thrilling new 194s Fran
els Barnet lightweight motorcycle. A
real motorcycle with chain drive and 8
speed transmission. Come see them. We
Before buying, see US first. ALLIED MO-
TORCYCLE SALES. home Of Matchless and
A. j. s. machines. 2014 M st. NV, RE.
INDIAN a." 1898: good running condi-
ton: $500 or best offer under. Ivy
13S7-R 90
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Ansxer to INnOLENT.

Passenger ships are often built
relatively unstable so that long
gentle rolls promote passenger COM
fort, but naval architects find such
ships hard to adapt to use as fight
ing ships because naval action pre-
supposes some damage and a ship
safe enough for civilian use might
capsize when partially flooded.
Evening star., 1947-11-17
Word Game

Find 81 or more common English
words In
USTLER,
meaning, "a cattle thief" Average
mark is 20 words Time limit, 20
minutes.
Rules Of the game. Words must be Of
four or more letters. 2. Words which acquire
four letters by the addition Of IS" such
as "-5ats," cats" are not used 3. only
one form Of word is used. 4. Proper
narnss ans seet vsed. A list will be pub
! liShed tomorrow.
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AUTO PAINTING.

COMPLETE JOB, s35 up: work guaran-
teed. GILBERT. 4102 Pa. ave. ext. Sc.
HI. 1924.
AUTO PAINTING - Complete Job $50;
SON CHEVROLET, 1922 14th St NV. HO.
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AUTO TRUCKS FOR HIRE tcont.

AU1V IkVSNS FOX FfkE ISont.I {.
LET CHUMS TRANSFER move you any
time, anywhere; reas. rates; reliable, exper.
white help; new trucks. NO. 0S14. -21
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY-1947 Chev
vans, stakes panels and pickups: for hire
by day, week or month. PUBLIC SERVICE
DRIVE-UR-SIF, ME. 7011. B0*
VAN TRUCK, large or small Jobs; prompt
service; reas prices: local and long dis
tance. ia. 2937: after pm, GE. 1416.
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STORES WANTED.

WELL-EsTABLIsHED BUSINESS desires
street-level stors in any location, offering
e1Ua o yoRn & w. 514 Hnon
Trust Bldg MA. $500. -2l
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Goren on Bridge
THE WEEKLY QUIZ.

THE WEEKLY quiz.
@. 1-As South you hold:
2A5 oA6 @KJ96
The bidding has proceeded:
South. West. North. East.
IA Pass 3NT Pass
What do you bid now?
A. There are several choices One thing
Partners three no-trump response de-
scribes a, hand equal in strength 70 a
have 16, yourself which brings the total
to 81 Plus ye-esTS .S, suit ,or The s,s .s,
two suited nature of the hand. Partner
may have four of that, suit in which case
the the or sa% psbt b Be o aI butter norsp tno
conyentiohaD might be considered. A oid
Of four spades is better than pass, bus
gests that the hand is principally spades.
which is not the case.
@. 2-As South you hold:
AAKfs wax GAS @A10984
The bidding has proceeded:
South. West. North. East.
IL Pass IA Pass
What do you bid now7
A. Some bid forcing to game and sug-
costing slam Is in order. That REQUIRES
jump shift and the false bid Of three
diamonds is recommended rather than than
mig might sAt' tend to @ inhibit = Lead q that
suit BY the opposition Is,, A bid Of only r three
has kept the bidding open on su6mintt.
srBy yass Seter st Od s o rond no % JUS
tice to the holding.
@. aPartner opens with two no.
trump and you hold:
QJ1053 "a o83 K874
What is your response?
A. Three spades. a temporizing bid. On
this hand you should be willing to bid
UP as high as five so that you might as
chooses at the lowest level A response
of four spades would not quite do jus
tiee to the hand though direct leap to
@. 4-As South you hold:
AAK43 274 UKQ4 +9652
The bidding has proceeded:
South. West. North. East.
IA Double Redouble %
Pass Pass "a Pass
What do you bid now2
A. Pass. don't admire the opening
bid Y the 1rst place; lace, Yog are lucky That
s esrnsr as aGVsrssd d not sood IT .ad
the the @ opener Should treat eat the redoubis,
sst End BY a sH.0n s9ss 5ss +. as sy sss sss
he has q rock-bottom minimum
Evening star., 1947-11-17
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.
AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE.

S24 weekly and up. AMERICAN ASSOC,
24-hr. shift, EN-. T0S6. 4S24 41st NV.
NEED CARe-Rent new one by the
RENTAL SYSTEM, 1705 L st. NV. Elk,
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Points for Parents BY EnY1H THOMAS WALLACE
discipline OF chadens
aygumentatireness
Not This

Father-Mind me and stay in your
chair until you finish your dinner.
Son-Mamma let me take my
bread and jelly out on the porch
Yesterday.
Evening star., 1947-11-17
DESK SPACE FOR RENT,

TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS: mai
AVAILABLE. 40 Bond Bldg, 14th and New
York ave Call DI. 2S01. -23
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LOTS WANTED.

IMMEDIATE NEED for group lots: groups
of 10 or more. preferably loc. In Arlington
Contact Mr. Walsh. with FREDERICK w.
BERENs SALES, INC, 1923 K st. NV
Ma. 9l41. lis
which builder can erect new homes. Sewer
and water must be in or available. Box
WANTED-5 to Is lots. any section of
D. c. Must have water and sewer in.
Mail or phone US location and lowest cash
Considered. ' HoWENsTEIN REALTY
CORP. 141S H st. NV. DI. 7S77.-- --l9-
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@. tAs dealer you hold:
4 AXIS 3AKQ6 OAK 3 "A
What is your opening bid?

A. This Is one OF those rarities, an
two hearts. You are entitled to only three
in lifetime. The alternate bid of three
trump does not quite do justice to the
in one of the red suits. q slam. that would
be unmakable at no-trump, might be avail
able in that suit.
Evening star., 1947-11-17

Our trailers are all completely furnished
guishers. 5O-ft drop cord, chairs, and
some have bottle-gas stoves and electric
refrigeration.
Trailer Sales Display open for your in
spection am. to 8 pm. AMERICAN
TRAILER CO., INC. 4o3O Wisconsin ave.
Phone WO. 1891.
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GARAGES FOR RENT.

2-CAR GARAGE for rent. Call co. 1881
after 4 pm. 3125 Adams Mill I'd. --1S
PARKING SPACE
SPACE FOR CAR, rear Of 1921 Adams
Mill rd. NV. SIS per month. HENRY J
ROBB, INC, 1924 VT. ave. NV. DI. S141
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GARAGES WANTED.

GARAGE WANTED, ne. section 4-truck
garage for maintenance, close to 18th and
II SITS. ne. Call MR.. JOHN. AT. 1400. 10
NE. SECTION-4-truck garage, for mairA
tenance; close to 18th and H SITS. ne.
Call Mr.. John, HECHINGER, AT. 400.
GARAGE OR WAREHOUSE for storage;
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WATERFRONT PRoP.-WAkTED.
2-BEDROOM COTTAGE on Bay front
each TE oQ90 -17
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GARAGES FOR SALE.

PREFABRICATED steel and aluminium ga.
RACES and mill buildings; all sizes: engi-
neered and erected by DUPONT IRON
WORKS, INC, l166 18th st. NV, MA
Evening star., 1947-11-17

STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT.
RJILDTNG, 20x30, dry, in Va, / mill
from Chain Bridge; S25 per month. Cal
Glebe O3ST II"
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What do YOU bid now?
@. aPartner opens with two no
trump and you hold:
AK J1O53 "a VS3 &KS7A

What is your response?
A. Three spades. a temporizing bid. On
this hand you should be willing to bid
UP as high as five so that you might as
well find out what step your partner
chooses at the lowest level. A response
of four spades would not quite do jus
tice to the hand, though direct leap to
five spades might be acCeptable.
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WAREHOUSES WANTED.
ACREAGE FOR SALE.

5000 SO. FIT. of warehouse space, n
section. Call ROSSLERS, DE. 543S. -
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HOME TRAILER COACHEs-Headquar-
ters in Washington area for over 10 yrs.
Compare our beautiful coaches, check our
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What do you bid now2

A. Pass. don't admire the opeptng
greater complications did not set In
The partner has. advertised good hand,
nevertheless rsv his d BID is not forcing; While
followed by q single raise. as the strong
est kind Of invitation. he may pass II
he has q rock-bottom minimum
Evening star., 1947-11-17

NASH 1912 Ambassador "s' 4-dr sed.:
weathereye equipped, radio. seat covers
terms car be arranged; S1,325. TIE, 6405.
and new tires; car like new; by owner
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@. 4-As South you hold

@. 4-As South you hold:
AK43 074 VKQ4 &9652
The bidding has proceeded
South. West. North East.
IA Double Redouble "a
Pass Pass "a Pass
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PONTIAC 1e41 4-dr Streamliner sedan:
radio. motor recently overhauled, practical
ly new tires, original paint, like new, very
clean inside S1,275. Terms HOYLE
MOTOR SALES, l345 Que st. NV, DU.
Evening star., 1947-11-17

FORD 1910 de luxe station wagon: new
motor; 4 new tires; S1,095. WI 1900.
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MAKE A BETTER BUY through a larger
FARM REALTY BULLETIN. OW 1897.
oNE-HALF STONE AND FRAME with. S
rooms and ga baths; 1st floor contains adl,,
Evening star., 1947-11-17

@. 2-As South you hold:
AAKfS wax 8 AS "A 10984
The bidding has proceeded:
South. West. North. East.
4 Pass IA Pass
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AUTOMOBILES WANTED.

NO LIMIT TO WHAT WE WILL PAY-We
urgently need at once 100 used cars. for
clean and in good mechanical shape. Ask
for Mr. Henry, COAST-IN PONTIAC CO.,
18th ana Good Hope rd. Sc. Ii. 0679.
31-42 model. Phone HO 6079 before 8
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-01-04

that newsprint is Every closely"
held by large companies.
Another problem which witness
ses will discuss at the hearing will
be charges by publishers that
mechanical unions have made
costs too high by make work"
and "featherbedding practices.
The committee staff has already
probed into the problem of the re-
lative fairness of second class
mailing privileges. These mail
ing privileges are held by some to
constitute a government subsidy
and sliding scale whereby pros
porous metropolitan papers would
receive less of subsidy than
the small town dailies who are
having hard time making ends
meet will be considered.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-01-04

growing worse. AS it exists to-
day the force for crime is grow
ing wrose. AS it exists today the
force for crime is growing strong
er by leaps and bounds. The few
righteous living people are too
few and too far apart to ever
change up this part of Mississippi
for a better social existence.
I beg to offer, and join in the
move to appeal to the conscience
of the crime breeders and crime
PERPETRATORS to change up their
wicked, iniQuituous and destruc-
tive way and to this end I ask
that ten of the Christen men of
wealth who live in Jackson, Mis-
sissippi, and in Meridian, Missis-
sippi and Laurel join me in an
leeven man move off to load up
a truck with us and with some
food ready prepared to eat while
We are out in the interior appeal
ing to the multitude to change
their course and doing and help
the law abiding people of this
State to redeem itself from its
swiftly Obstructive course. I am
ready to give my life and my
earthly belongings to the work
and Joined by a group Of Chris
tan men who will join me in this
fight.
1t appears to us doubly signi-
ficant that the above letter wss
published in the Clarion Ledger
only a few days following the
shooting to death of two Negro
men up at Anguilla, Mississippi.
The only excuse for the shooting
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-01-04

One of the most important
sources from which to judge the
trends and tides of public opinion
is the letters to the editor, a de-
partment which has been develop.
ed and which has become of vast
Importance to the leading news
papers and magazines throughout
the country. Letters to the edi-
tor are often the fore-runnerS of
what eventually becomes the pre-
vailing public opinion.
One of the most significant let
tres to the editor which we have
observed of late, was published
recently in the Clarion Ledger
under the caption, Voice of The
People,. The letter signed by
Robert L. McClendon of Vossburg,
Mississippi, is as follows: Edi-
tor. The Jackson Clarion Ledger:
Will you please publish this let
ter?
Law enforcement has failed
down here. We have plenty of
laws and plenty of public officers
and plenty of witnesses to crime
and open debuchery but little or
no law enforcement. 1t would be
far better for the courts to close
than to advertise it's donothing be-
fore the people. 1t has dwindled
down to divisions, or to two
forces. and that is, the force of
crime carried on without restraint
and the force of right doing car
ried on by the few and far scat
tered citizens.
Instead of things getting bet
ter they are weekly and monthly
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-01-04
Small Paper To
Get Hearing

WASHINGTON, d. C.,-(NNPA)
The Senate Small Business Com
mittee will open hearings here
January Z on problems of smaller
newspapers, it was announced last
Friday.
Decision to hold the hearings
was prompted by survey of 1000
small-town daily newspapers who
cited the shortage of newsprint as
their number one problem.
Senator James e. Murray, CD
of Montana, chairman of the Small
Business Committee, said that
small dailies and weeklies are fac
ing serious threats to their exist
ence as a result of the shortage
Small newspapers have reported