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Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1947-05-09

r;aniste, taip pat is Lietuvos,
tik atvykus cia karo metu,. o.
Brute Smetoniene.
Prize ju dadedama ir vietinic
jauno talento, pianistes Aldo
ma Tamosaityte ir Dorothy
ziuryte.
Parengimas daroma po pie
tu, kad ir is kitu miestu gale.
tu atvaziuoti dalyvauti ir ga.
letu ia pat vakara sugryzti.
Programos pradzia bus nuc
2::30 val. lygiai.
Tikietai gaunami isanksto
Dirvos redakcijoje ir pas konli.
sijos narius.
kama tokia: 6Gc., 75c., il
keletas po $1.00.
Perkantieji isanksto, gaus
75c tikieta uz 6oc. (kitu tikie
tn kainos nepiginamos). Prie
duru koncerto diena tikieta
bus pilna kama.
(Apie ia koncerta placiau XII.
| tame numeryie.)
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1947-05-09
LIETUS KENKTA UkIAMS

Nuolatinis lietus ir saltas
oras 81 pavasari labai atsilieria
j ukius ir i darzoviu augini1na
Cuyahoga ir siaurrytineje Ohio
dalyje.
Jeigu greitu laiku nesusils,
pasidarys zynliu nuostoliu dar-
cams. Geguzes T d. Salts dar
padidejo ir pasirode sniego.
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1947-05-09
GANSON PARKVIECIA
MOTERIS IMTIKES

Promoters Jack Ganson pa
siryzo patenkinti vietos imty-
niu megejus patiekiant mote
ris stipruoles, kurios cia prade-
10 tik dabar pasirodyti.
Nell Stewart, grail stipruo-
lie is Pietu, susikibs SUI zavinga
stipruole Violet Valentine, ku-
ri paeina is New England. Lai-
metojai ticks imtis veliau su
moteru campione Mildred Bur
Ike, kada veliau cia pat. Cleve,
lande.
Kita svarbi pora siose imty.
nese bus. campionas Frank Sex
ton, kuris sia savaite nugaleio
Prancuza Angel. Sexton imsis
su Bobby Bruins.
Temykit: Jack Ganson inn
tynes dabar rengia Central Ar
mory, mieste, skersai Public
auditorium.
sios svarbjos imtynes atsibus
antradienio vakare, Geg. 13.
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1947-05-09
KLAIDOS PATAISYMAS

Pereitame Dirvos nr. skel-
biant aukotoju vardus, dalyva-
vusiu LVS | skyriaus kortavi-
mo vakarelyje Bal. 27, p. ziu-
riu namuose, praleista nepazy-
meta Sios aukos:
K. Leimonas $500
Alekas Banys $500
(Buvo jo pazymeta tik 81, jis
gi dar aukavo SIS leidimui is
laimeti.)
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1947-05-09

7 KAMBARIU PAVIENIS
6210 Edna ave., parsiduoda
lotas 33x133, su vaisiu me-
dziais, viskas gerame stovyje.
Parsiduos prieinamai ir galima
tuoj eiti gyventi. Kreiptis II
Xxi 5 yak, ir visa diena sesta-
dieni. (19)
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1947-05-09
AKINIAI
galima gauti pas
ORA MATULAlTl
lLaiti
1929 Euclid Avenue
Nepaprasto Programa Geg. 18, Naujoj Parapijoj

Rengia Saungietes Leuvos svietinu zmoniu susepimu
K Mte Choa naujai peoganizavu sustpreus
nesigal ako
toma kea pesdamos laba nepala
ynga moknasi numy Letuvu DANA aukoja
ksui sietnu Ltuvu susepmu Tode tai is
asiankymu ruosia
progama sekadieni GEGUzESM Naujoje Paapijoe
Ten bus daugiau domybu Marye Tramaukait
ukdaris ruoas
smarkumu puba pajuokn Tmes
tkrai bus observation-disclosures
Todel r tmes paengime
Cevelandecius apienku
kad skiramas
vietnu Letuu tremnu semu paramo gyvybe
buu sunku slaikyt Tat gerbam padekme
skiamu rekaus Sail pasiaukokme
troksta bet net i be zmon
pagabos ranka X. Choro Pirm p staupas.
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1947-05-09

Baltic Republics" which appeared in
the London ECONOMIST)
LITHUANIA, Latvia and Estonia
have been curtained from the out
side world more effectively than any
other parts of Europe. No foreign
correspondents work there; no for
eign representatives are admitted;
there have been no UNRRA missions.
Few Balts have succeeded in es-
Gaping from this second Russian
occupation. Few letters sent from
the West are ever answered. Prac-
tically the only source Of infor-
nation is the Soviet press and ra-
dio. This gives a clear but by no
means complete picture.
Baltic republics has gone on apace.
But it has not beer easy. The
political attitude Of these peoples
is democratic in the Western sense.
The economic attitude is based on
peasant proprietorship they are ma
tions of small entertainers, link
ing their economy through co-opera-
tive societies or the Scandinavian
model. Their standard of educa-
tion and of living was very high.
The only way of bringing them un-
der Communism is by force in the
short run and possibly by indoctri-
nation in the long run.
The Russians have not been spar
ing of force. Most of the Baltic
recruits were conscriptei into the
Red Army and are not yet demobiliz-
ed. Many thousands Of civilians
were issued with green passports
as enthusiastically persons" and then
deported to the interior of the So
Wet Union, most of them apparent
ly to Arctic and Siberian regions
Thousands holding more respectable
tarv" labor in the East.
The exact numbers of such peo-
pie cannot be ascertained, but the
Soviet radio declared that $4,000
Lithuanians alone departed in this
way in the, early months of 1916
At the general elections of Feb.
1916, no candidates stood except all
those nominated by Communist-con-
trollcd bodies, and the franchise
was extended tn Russian soldiers,
officials and NKVD agents who hap.
pened to be in the constituencies
Almost all industry and land has
been "nationalised." s. Only a few
small tradesmen and farmers have
been Left : as owners, and they are
being pressured out of existence by
discriminatory taxation. No non
Communists are allowed in admin
istrative positions.
Indoctrination in the Communist
creed has been rapid but not very
thorough. There is a shortage OF
teachers; the Soviet wireless and tbs
newspapers are constantly complain.
ing of the lack of Marxist instruc.
ton for school children. At the
universities there has been more
progress. Courses in Communist
doctrines are compulsory for all the
students, and chair of Marxism.
Leninism has been established ir
each university. The wider spread
of propaganda has been handicapped
by material difficulties. There are
few wireless receiving sets, anc
daily newspapers cannot spread out.
side the towns of their issue be-
cause the transport system is not
repaired. But it is hoped that be
fore long the full weight of radio
and press propaganda will be able
% make itself felt. Meanwhile, o1
course, no non-Communist propa
ganda or instruction may be Civ
|
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1947-05-09
PADEKA

Moteru Labdarybes Draugi-
ia Suomi dekoja visiems uz
paremima iu rengto vakaro 27
Balandzio, naujoje parapijoje.
Pirmininke A. Navickiene ir
reneimo komisiia labai sirdin-
gai dekojam visiems musu prize
teliams If remejams, ypaC pro-
gramos dalyviams.
Pirmiausia tariam tikra Lietu-
viska aGiu musu klebonuiS Kun.
]. Angelaiciui ouz jo bendradar-
biavima parengime if uz sutei-
kta NUNS parama.
Sirdingiausia aCiu pianistei
p. Birutei Smetonienei, kuri
teik9si dalyvauti siame paren-
gime SUI savo zavinga piano
muzika, ka visi dalyviai taip
Siltai ivertino.
Taipgi aciu baznytiniam cho-
rui ir vargoninkei r. BraZaitie-
nei uz los trusa paruosti cho-
ra padainavimui; aciu Mario
MO vyru kvartetui, kuris pir-
ma syki pasirode, bet graziaI
padainavo. AGiu Jonui Alex
mai ir Florence Aleknaitei u2
ju dainu duetus. Aciu A. Mi
liauskaitei uz Stems dainini1l,
kams akompanavima.
Pagaliau aciu visiems auko-
tojams, darbinjnkams, ir sve
CLANS.
Draugijos pirmininke il
KOmiSiia.
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1947-05-09

REIKALINGA DU AR TRYS
KAMBARIAI
del dvieju suagusiu Lietuviu.
Pranesti adresu: Agota Kim
ball, 1896 Zoeter Ave. City.
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1947-05-09
VEL ATEINA "SAUSP"
LAIKAI

Kalbedamas Clevelande Dr.
Colvin, "sausuju'' vadas, tikri.
no kad sioje salyje vel bus SUI
grazinta prohibicija begyje Sc
kanciu 10 metu. Jis sake kad
zmones iau pradeda reikalauti
prohibicijos grazinimo.
Ar JUS esate tarp tu kurie
to reikalauja?
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1947-05-09
MANU- ATSIRAS

Clevelando srityje sake ma
mu krize palengves begyje Sc
kanciu IL menesiu. Jeigu val
dzia paliuosuotu dabar laikoma
varzyma statybos reikmenu tai
manu- atsirastu greitu laiku,
sake tote srityje zinovai.
Evening star., 1947-04-30
Hospital Rate Set.

Councilman Ewald also attempted
to have Alexandria's ancient coun-
try market abolished. He said the
sheds at the market space were un-
safe and advocated tearing them
Evening star., 1947-04-30
Fairfax Committee
Formed 10 Organize
Planning Council

A Citizens Committee to organize
a Community Planning Council in
Fairfax County was formed last
night by representatives of public
and private groups at a meeting at
the Fairfax Courthouse.
The group elected Charles Tomp-
kins, Seminary, as temporary chair
man. He appointed the following
subcommittee chairmen: John A. K.
Donovan, Falls Church, nominating;
Richard E. Stands, Mclean, con-
stitution and bylaws; Mrs. Edmund
Parry, Mclean, publicity, and Mrs.
Owen Williams, Falls Church,
budget
May 27 was set as the date for
the next meeting, at which the sub
committees will report.
Speakers told the meeting there
is a need in the county for an
agency to act as clearing house
to coordinate the activities Of all
public and private agencies and plan
for the general welfare.
Wallace Hughes. executive director
of the Alexandria Community Chest.
lpointed out that it was important
that the council represent all citi-
zens', fraternal and church organi-
cations rather than just welfare
groups. He explained that the Alex
andria Council represents AZ organi-
zations, only Is of which are welfare
groups.
Evening star., 1947-04-30

to the highway division. The fire
department and police department
will receive additional sums of
$4,000 and $31 1000, respectively, for
additional personnel and equipment.
Deadline Is Midnight.
The Is cents increase was added
to the $1.75 county tax rate to bring
that tax to 81 per 500 valuation
Added to the $125 school rate, this
brings the total tax rate in Arling-
ton County to $3.25.
Deadline for adoption of the
budget was midnight tonight. The
board recessed until 9 am. mex,
Wednesday, when the proposed State
Legislation on bond issues is expected
to be studied.
Items included in the proposed
bond issue, as approved today, were
$4,000 for library construction
$400, 900 for highways, $1,850,o00 fol
storm sewers, $1,00o,000 for side
walks, curbs and cutters; $3.50 900 fol
Fairgrounds. $500,000 for courthouse
improvements, 100000 for sanitar,
sewers, $750,000 for incinerators ant
$3.50, 900 for a county service shop.
A 100000 item originally planned
! for purchase of land for the Georg,
Washington Memorial parkway ex
tension, as requested by the Nationa
Capital Park and Planning Commits
sion, was not included. Mr.. Dougla
had told the board earlier that inclu
sion OF this item was not legal.
Evening star., 1947-04-30
New Maryland U. Primary
Ordered After Probe
By the Assoeiated Press

The Executive Council of the Uni
versity of Maryland's Student Gov
ernment Association has found sub
stantial circumstantial evidence OF
intent to fraud in a recent primary
election for student president ano
ordered balloting all over again.
The council by vote of 8 to
over-rode report by a special it,
vestigating committee that there
was insufficient evidence to warrant
voiding of the April II election.
The election probe was started BY
william Kyriakys, president of ths
Veterans Club, and loser by 10 vote:
in the election. The primary winner.
were George Simler, with 55S votes
and Walter Fehr, with 444.
| Mr.. Kyriakys charged in a post
election speech that "I have beer
defrauded."
| The charge was followed by pub
lication in the diamondback, studen
newspaper, of an editorial reporting
Justification of names by students II
cast a second vote.
Evening star., 1947-04-30
Nearby Counties Call
For .S500,o00 Sewer,
|Water Contract Bids

Advertisement of bids for con-
struction of $50o,000 worth of sewer
and water projects in Prince Georges
and Montgomery County has been
announced by the Washington Sub
urban Sanitary Commission.
The commission also announced
awarding a contract for more than
$270,0Oo in water main and sewer
construction.
Bids will be opened May 9 for
construction of miles Of water
main on Central avenue, Hill road
and Carmody road in the Seat
Pleasant district of Prince Georges
County; on May is for water main
and sewer construction in Boule-
ward Heights and on Valley road
lin Cedar Valley, Prince Georges
County, and on Friday for almost
three miles of the Rock Creek trunk
sewer from Rockville pike to Gar
lrett Park.
Bids were awarded as follows:
Section of the Northwest Branch
trunk sewer from the junction oi
Northwest and Sligo Branches ur
| to University lane; Leo Butler anc
Co., Silver Spring, low bid Of $172,.
I773.
| Bulls Run trunk sewer from Cedal
lane in northerly direction fol
more than a mile; Leo Butler ane
Co, low bid OF. $45, ,492.
Almost a mile of water ane
sewer, to serve new houses in Chev'
erly Manor, will be Constructed b!
INickles Bros. Construction Co
IHyattsville, low bid of $35, ,096. 4
| Water and sewer in the Hillsbori
subdivision, Suitland area, Nickle
Bros, low bid of $4,973; water ant
sewer on East-West highaw; Roa,
Machinery Rental Co., Hyattsville
low bid Of $4,849, and drain an,
overf1ow for the new 10000, 900 gal
lion Hill reservoir, Road Macfiner
Rental Co.. low bid Of $S.016.
Evening star., 1947-04-30

down. His request was defeated,
however. 1t was voted to have the
Engineering Department advise the
council of the cost of demolishing
the end sheds and making repairs
on those in the center.
City Manager Carl Budwesky was
instructed to inform the Alexandria
Hospital that the city would pay
ST day for care Of INDECENT pa
tients. This rate was approved after
the Council turned down the hos
pitals plea for a $881 per diem.
Councilman r. Samuel Luckett,
chairman of the Hospital Commit
tee. said Alexandria's INDECENT would
be sent to Garfield Hospital in
Washington, where they would be
ACCEPTED at a S5-a-day rate, If tho
Alexandria Hospital refuses the Sc
a-day rate.
The council voted to move its
meeting place from its present space
on the first floor Of the City Hall
to upstairs offices.
Evening star., 1947-04-30
Planters in Maryland
Finally Sell Tobacco
On Bids They Spurned

Upper Marlboro's three tobacco
warehouses reopened today with a
rush of buying but with prices about
the same as those which prompted
the Maryland houses to close last
week.
BY noon the days sale-approxi-
mately 100000 pounds-was COM
plete in two of the houses. An un-
official estimate placed the average
price at approximately So cents per
pound. about the same as last week
The price range was from IL to 81
cents, also similar to last week.
The tobacco growers continued to
complain about the prices. Very few
sales, however, were refused.
There was no indication that the
warehouses would close again in the
immediate future.
Observers at the auctions today
asserted the best grade of leaf has
not yet been placed on the auction
floor and that the prices today were
fair.
/ Some planters said if prices ART
unsatisfactory today, the 1947 crop
now being planted, will be sharpl!
curtailed.
| Ernest Middleton, Waldorf grove
who led the recent shutdown a
Hughesville, said the market has !,
tendency to rise as the seasol
/ progresses, but that this comes to-
! late to effect planting.
II He said the growers actually hav
been striking" against hasty seller
/ in their own ranks.
Evening star., 1947-04-30

pointed out by baker who told
the meeting that, although most
bakers raised the price of bread
several weeks ago by as much as
cents loaf, he maintained his pres
ent prices, although the cost of flour
has advanced as much as 80 cents a
barrel. Several other retailers eX-
planned they had taken similar ac-
ton and that they were following
a policy of passing on reductions as
soon as they are made by whole
salers and manufacturers.
Some so merchants attended a
meeting last night in Georgetown
to work out details of the so-called
Georgetown plan which goes into
effect there tomorrow. Sponsors
hope for about 100 participants at
the outset.
Elected as temporary officers for
the program we're Samuel Kostolef
sky, chairman; Miss Rose Krick
vice chairman; Mrs. George Gering
secretary, and Sol Myerson, treas
| urer,
Evening star., 1947-04-30
Arlington Approves
.S5,652,O28 Budget
with S3.25 Tax Rate

The Arlington County Board
today approved a S5,652,028 budget
for 1947-8 and raised the county
tax rate by Is cents to meet the
budget demands. The new rate is
$325 per $100.
The board approved a proposed
SIS, 100000 bond issue for county i'm
provements not listed in the budget
The bond issue is subject to a refer
endum.
The board announced it will ask
the Circuit Court to set the referen-
dunn for May u when vote will be
held on the question of how school
board members should be chosen.
The board voted to ask the next
session of the Virginia General As
sembly for legislation legalizing
bond issues for public works. Daniel
A. Dugan, county board member who
introduced that resolution, pointed
out there is some question whether
Federal aid in public works is
needed to legally float a county
bond issue under the States Fed
eral assistance law. The Arlington
bond issue is to be used for improve
ments financed solely by the county
Budget Boosted $299,657.
Commonwealth's Attorney Law.
renee w. Douglas pointed out tina,
by the time the legality of the pro-
posed bond issue is ruled on by the
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
the General Assembly will be ready
to meet again. In view of this, HI
said, hardly any time would be los
/ if legislation issadopted authorizing
such bond issues, no matter wha
Interpretation the high court give,
the existing law.
The Is cents tax rate increas,
added s299 ,657 to the first bulge
estimate of $5.352,371. County Boars
, Member F. Freeland Chew votet
; against the tax rate increase becaus
he said additional revenue could b
obtained from other sources.
) The extra revenue will be used il
part for a $125, 900 additional gran
Evening star., 1947-04-30
Alexandra Carnival Fire
Causes $4,000 DAMAGE

Eighteen carnival concessions at
Prell's Broadway Show in Alex
andria yesterday were swept by
flames causing damage to merchan-
disc and tents unoficially estimated
at about $4,000.
The carnival was not open at
the time of the blaze, and no one
was injured. Despite high winds,
Alexandria flremen confined the
blaze to the south part of the show
The carnival opened as usual last
night.
Fire Chief James NJ. Duncan, jr.
who is investigating, said the flames
could have been caused by cigarette
or defective wiring He said all
electrical fixtures in the show were
inspected before the opening.
Evening star., 1947-04-30
6ol PorochioI Pupils
To Attend Sofety RuIIy

Montgomery County parochial
schools will send total of SOL boys
and girls to Washington for the first
postwar national rally and parade
of the AAA school safety patrols
May 10.
Washington I. Cleveland, presi-
dent Of the District of Columbia
Motor Club, said that the parade
of $1,000 marchers from various
States will include 1850 boys ane
girls from Maryland. The Mont.
gomery County detachment viii in.
club q 100-piece brass band.
Evening star., 1947-04-30
Historic Zone Contro
Repeal Hearing Set
In Alexandra

AleXandria'S City Council last
night paved the way for repeal of
the Charleston ordinance adopted
last summer to preserve the city's
historical architecture.
BY 5-to-3 vote, the council Or
dered public hearing May 20 on
repeal of the ordinance, modelled
after one in effect in : Charleston,
S. C.
Councilman John Ewald, who in
troduced the resolution, complained
that the scope of the ordinance was
too broad"
Col. Everett A. Hellmuth accused
opponents of the ordinance of mot
giving it a chance" Col. Hellmuth
is chairman of the Architectural
Board of Review set up under the
ordinance.
He explained after the meeting
that contrary to popular belief, the
ordinance does not require Colonial
architecture in areas not predomi-
nantly Colonial. The Architectural
Board of Review is required to pass
on any exterior alterations,on build
ings in the historic zone created be-
tween the water front and Alfred
| street.
Commercial Rezoning Urged.
Councilman Charles Nash at
tempted to lead the council a STEP
further than repeating the Charles
ton ordinance. He asked for a
blanket rezoning to commercial OF
all property one block east and
west of King street from the Poto-
mac River to Diagonal road. His
motion, however, was defeated by
a 6 to 2 vote.
Councils action on the Charles.
ton ordinance came after F. Hamil-
ton Seeley of 2 Potomac court pro.
tested the proposed construction o.
a warehouse on Wolfe street neal
his home. He said Alexandria ha.
q "big asset" in its old historic
section, and complained that tfl
proposed warehouse Is contrary t,
the spirit of the Charleston ordi
nance. Mayor William T. Wilkin
pointed out that the land on which
the warehouse Is to be constructet
was rezoned for that purpose be
fore adoption Of the ordinance.
Il Hospital Rate Set.
/ Councilman Ewald also attempte,
Ito have Alexandria's ancient coun
try market abolished. He said tn
| sheds at the market space were un
lsafe and advocated tearing theu
Evening star., 1947-04-30
School Petrol Outing Held

Nearly 600 Montgomery County
School Patrol boys we're enter
tanned yesterday at Glen Echo Park
with rides, entertainment and
plenty of popcorn, hot dogs and
soda pop. County police. under the
supervision of C. o. Seek of the
Bethesda Station, had charge OF
the outing.
Evening star., 1947-03-27

SO Seni-fornol, FormoI and We're" NOW
Cocktoil Bouses of royon
toffeto cotton point-de-
spirit net, sequim trim
med; sizes 81 to 38 In
the group ------ 1925 SAT
II Royon Crepe and Cot
ton Botiste BIouses,
soiIed; sizes 81 to 38- 7.95 3.s7
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Botste and Royon Jersey
BIouses, slightly soiIed;
sizes 81 to SO in the
group ------------- SOS zs7
l3 Royon Crepe and Cotton
Botiste BIouses, slightly
soiled; sizes 81 to SO in
the group ------ 4.95 2.47
IS Bouses of royon crepe,
ond cotton botste,
slightly soed; sizes 81
to SO in the eroup--- 3.o5 1877
LANSBURGHS-Blouses- Floor
Evening star., 1947-03-27
MEMS WEAR REDUCED
MEMS WASHABLE ROBES.
81 Originally $50 and 795
25s

Attractive muIti-eoIored striped cot
ton robes! Easy to wash. Sizes
small, medium or large.
Mems Furnishings-street Floor
8.e5 and e.e5 Mems soid-coIored Sport
Shirts, wool, wool and royon;" bro L22
ken Sizes Just 38! --
8.e5 Mems NyIon Sports Jackets. DAB
lightweight; broken sizes Only II 4
2.25 ond $50 Cotton Sweet Shirts, slightly
soiled, n,oize or white; broken sizes. 38
JUST 49,
l.5o to $50 Mems coIorfuI Royon oo>
Ties, stripes or overall designs. "a 77C
23e to 35e Stiff Cotton Collars, va IN.
rious styles. l4O-- W.
4.95 Mems Knitted Sports Shirts, 509o
wool, 500 cotton, short sleeves, solids;
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"a n
e2c Mems Cotton Knit Briefs, slight Eo>
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ZOO Genuine Pioskn Leother oo-*'
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combination styles. slide fasteners. TO-
200 ond $50 Mems Royon Ascots QQ~
with printed sports motif. 49, ~
8.o5 Mems Washable Cotton Robes, E23
sizes smo medium or large. a.
properly labeled as to material content
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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-04-25
NcREAsE BABY CROP

New York - Ap - Britain's
baby population is soaring Mo @
children were born in Britain
last year than in any year since
1923, British Information Service
reports, and the mortality rate
was the lowest on record.
Sir Wilson jameson, chief
medical officer es the Ministry
of Heal h. announces il bis an
nual report that last year. 43
babies Under ono year died for
every 1000 births. it was 40 n
l945 ana 52,8 before The war.
Out of every 1000 babies, II less
died at birth last year than pre-
war. Little more than a third Ct
the pre-Na r number of mothers
died in childbirth,
The birth rate-l9.1 per 1000
OF the population-was higher
than The last pre-war year by
four per LOCO.