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Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

chairman of the said board will
offer for sale upon said opening
bid, at public ..ssuction to the
highest bidder, for cash, at the
door of the County Courthouse
in Halifax, N. c., at noon, Thurs
day, the 9th day of December,
1913, the following described
property located in Roanoke
Rapids Township, Halifax Coun-
ty, North Carolina:
FIRST TRACT; Beginning at
point on the western side of
the County road leading from w.
H. Shells home to South Rose
mary where c. M. Pearson's and
w, H. Shells line crosses said
road line and running along the
said road line. toward South
Rosemary 262l2 feet, S. 83 W.
420 feet southerly in line par
oiACl W tllC dpONG IdlllCu Iodu
1921 fee, N. 83 E. 40 feet,
containing two and one half
acres, more or less, and being
the same land which was con-
veyed to the Board of Educa-
ton of Halifax County by {. M,
Pearson, ct uX., by deed which
is of record in Book 299, at page
"a, to which reference is hereby
made for more particular de
scri ton.
SECOND TRACT: Beginning
at corner of the original %
acre school lot the said point be
ing 262la feet from an iron stake
in the line of w. IL. Shell and
being on the road from S. p.
Johnson's to South Rosemary
and RUS with the original school
lot S. "a deg. 80 min. W., 420
feet to the lai.l of c. M. Pear
son, thence along his line N. II
deg. As min. E., 400 feet to an
iron stake on the before men
toned county road; thence along
the county road S. II deg. As
min. W.. 104 feet to an iron
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
RADIO PROGRAMS
THURSDAY. DECEMBER z

Evening
e:oo-News Report is Min.-nbo
Newscast Every Day-cbs
Network Silent Hour-abc-east
Riddles Hour (repeat)-abc-w west
Network Silent Il hr.)-mbs-east
Riddles Hour (repeao-mbs-west
e:t5-sports: Music Time-nbo
You and Marriage-cbs
6:45-Newscast by Three-nbeE.
Lowell Thomas (repeat l1)8cbs
7:oo-Supper Club-nbc- basic
The Beulah Skit-cbs
News and Commentary-abc
Fulton Lewis, Jr.-mbs
7:15-News and Comment-nbc
Jack Smith Show-cbs
Daily Commentary-abc
Dinner Date-mbs
,,3o-Van Damme Quintet-nbc
Bob Crosby Club-cbs
Theater USA-abc
News Comment-mbs
7:45-Harkness Comment-nbc
News Broadcast-cbs
Sports Comment-mbs
s:oo-Henry Aldrich skit-nbc
F.B.l. In Peace and War-cbs
Abbott & Costello-abc
Name OF Song Quiz-mbs
s:3o-Burns & Allen-nbc
Mr.. keen's Drama-cbs
10 Stafford Show-abc
Better Half Quiz--mbs
s:55-Geo. Hicks Reports-abc
Hy Gardner Says-mbs
s:oo-Al Jolson Show-nbc
Suspense Dramas-cbs
Personal Autographs-abc
Gabriel Heater Comment-mbs
s:15-News Eroadcast-mbs
o:3o-pot Lamour Show-nbc
Crime Fhotographer-cbs
My Job Is Manhattan-abc
Mysterious Traveler-mhs
s:5s-News for Minutes-mbs
to:oo-The Screen Guild-nbc
j. Hilton Playhouse-cbs
Child's World-abc
The Thin Man-mbs
to:3o-Fred Waring Music-nbc
First Nishter Play--cbs
We Care Drama--abc
Dance Music-mbs
1o:45-News Broadcast-abc
it:oo-News, Variety, . hrs.-ces
News and Dance Band-abc
News, Dance Band hrs. -mbs
1t:15-News & Variety to l-nbo
12:oo-Dancing Continued--abc-we
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
British Basket
Making Looks Good

London -(AP)- British bas =
ket Weavers, whose trade on the
banks of the Thames goes back
before the birth of Christ, are
reGalning prosperity after a, be-
tween -the-wars slump.
After World War |, the 5000
acres of willow beds dWindled to
1000 acres Floods of cheap I'M
ported baskets drove many bas-
ket makers out of business.
Aerial warfare during World
War II brought them back in
business. Thousands of willow
baskets were used for "air
drops of supplies.
Now to conserve funds, Bri-
tain is using its own baskets in
stead of importing them. The
present labor force of about Z
600 is expected to rise to $4,000
because of government training
programs for the blind and par
TALLY disabled persons.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
NOTICE OF RESALE OF LAND
NORTH CAROLINA,
HALIFAX COUNTY. -

Whereas, the undersigned
Chairman of the Board of Edu-
cation of Halifax County, acting
under and by virtue of the pow
er and authority conferred by
resolution duly adopted by the
Board Of Education of Halifax
County, offered for resale the
land and buildings thereon
h err matter described; and
Whereas, within the time allow
ed by law. an advance bid was
filed with the Clerk of the Sup
erior Court and an order issued
directing the said chairman to
resell said land upon an open
ing bid of TWO THOUSAND
TWO HUNDRED THIRTY DOL
LARS, ($2230.00).
NOW THEREFORE, under
and by virtue of the said order
Of the Clerk of the Superior
Court of Halifax County and the
power and authority contained
in the aforesaid resolution of
the Board of Education of Hall
fax County. the. undersigned
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A MAN always appreciates a
Ronson Cigarette Lighter. All
price ranges, engraving free on
all purchases. LAND BROTH
ERS. JEWELERS., UPTOWN.
TIES TO his Taste, Wembely
Tie, in silk or wool, fancy or
solid. LITTLE'S CLOTHING
C-rrNpT- MINIMUM
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
NEWSPRINT GALORE

VIENNA --(AP) The Austri-
an export of newsprint to Italy,
halted two months ago because
of a glut on the Italian market,
will be resumed soon. Approx
mately 1000 tons of newsprint
will be shipped to Italy during
the next two months in payment
for 10000 Kilograms Of cotton.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Having qualified as admins
traitor Of the estate of Thomas
B. Davis, deceased, late of Hall
fax county, North Carolina, this
is to notify all persons having
claims against the estate of said
deceased to exhibit them to the
undersigned at Littleton, N. c.,
on or before November, IL, 1949,
or this notice will be pleaded
in bar of their recovery. All per-
sons indebted to said estate will
please make prompt payment.
H. r. Faulcon, Administrator
]. M. Picot, Attorney.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

ONE CHRISTMAS gift that's as
thrilling to give as to receive.
A Bulova Watch. Use our lay
away plan. THE JEWEL BOX,
UPTOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Having qualified as admins
traitor of the estate of Elisa
Lynch, deceased, late of Halifax
county, North Carofipa, this is
to notify all perso& having
claims against said estate to ex-
hibit them to the undersigned at
Littleton, N. c., on or before
November, II, 1949, Or this no
tice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery. All persons in
debted to said estate will please
make prompt payment.
B. B. Richardson, Administrator,
]. M. Picot, Attorney. Z
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Having qualified as executrix
of the estate of E. C. Bobbitt,
deceased, late of Halifax county,
North Carolina, this is to notify
all persons having ella m S
against the estate of said de
ceased to exhibit them to the
undersigned at Littleton, N. c..
on or before November, Il, 1949,
or this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their recovery. All per-
sons indebted to said estate will
please make prompt payment.
This Nov. 9, 1948.
Lucie E. Bobbitt, Executrix.
j. M. Picot, Attorney.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

FEDERAL POWER COMMIS-
SION, Washington rs, D. c. .
Public notice is hereby given
pursuant to the provision of the
Federal Power Act Q6 use.
79l-825r) that Virginia Electric
and Power Company of Rich
mond, Virginia, has filed appli-
cation for major license for pro-
posed water power project No.
20O9 to be located on the Roa-
noke River in Halifax and
Northampton Counties, North
Carolina, and consisting of
dam near Roanoke Rapids,
North Carolina, in the vicinity
of an existing diversion dam; a
reservoir extending about 712
miles upstream with an area of
about 1900 hcres at normal pond
level; a powerhouse integral
with the d am containing four
generating units with aggregate
capacity OF about $4,000 horse
power, and appurtenant~ facili-
ties. Any protest against the ap-
proval Of this application or re-
quest for hearing thereon with
the reasons for such protest or
request, and the name and ad-
dress of the party Or parties SO
protesting oil requesting, should
be submitted before December
10, l948, to the Federal Power
Commission, Washington 25.
p: 9sry! G Leo" \. Foao'y' ss''s-
Nov. l1-1s-25-Dec. End.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
Finnish Peekers
Perturb Russians

Helsinki-(Pl- Soviet auth.
critics of Porkkala are irritated
because passengers on Finnish
trains keep trying to peep at
them through doors and shutters.
Porkkala is an area about six
miles out of Helsinki which was
leased to the Russians for
years under the terms Of the
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

stake, the beginning, containing
is acres.
TERMS OF SALE: CASH.
This the 22nd day of Novem-
Der l948.
c. l., Kelly, Chairman.
The Board of Education of
Halifax County.
W. Henry Overman, Secretary
2T.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

1914 Armistice. After long nego-
tiations the Finnish government
obtained permission to transit
trains through the area. which
cuts the main line from Helsinki
to Turku, on the condition that
all cars must be locked and COM
pletely blacked out during the
passage.
The Russian railway author :
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

tiles recently complained that
passengers, instead of obeying
the rules, do their best to catch
a glimpse of the forbidden area.
The Finnish authorities have
appealed to all travellers
through Porkkala not to endan-
ger the continuation of the tran
sit traffic by disobeying the Rus
san regulations.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
EXECUTORS NOTICE
NORTH CAROLINA
HALIFAX COUNTY

NORTH CAROLINA
HALIFAX COUNTY
Having qualified as Executor
of the estate of Willie H. Shell,
deceased, late Of Halifax County,
North Carolina, this is to notify
all persons having claims a.
gainst the estate of said de-
ceased to exhibit them to the
undersigned at Roanoke Rapids,
North Carolina, on or before the
28th day Of October, 1949, or this
notice will be pleaded in bar
Of their recovery. All persons
indebted to said estate will
please make immediate payment.
This the 2Sth. day of October,
1948.
Johnnie R. Shell, Executor
of the Estate of Willie H.
Shell, Deceased
Allsbrook & Benton, Attorneys.
6-t-Dec. 2. Oh.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
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For the HOME

FOR ANY member of the fam
ily-VieW Master - Steroscope,
Books, Bible and Dictionaries
Latest Fiction. Wide selections of
Christmas Cards for all. PRU-
DEN'S-Phone 4206-UPTOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

FOR HER, both lovely and use
full give Fire-King glass oven
ware, we are selling these out at
cost. Limited supply. MASTER
SERVICE STATION, 9O6 ROA-
NOKE AVENUE.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

ALL LITTLE girls love brace
let's and locket sets. Sterling
Fork and Spoon Sets, Identified
ton Bracelets, Baby Rings.
JEWEL BOX, UPTOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
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FOR HER to enjoy Christmas
and the whole year through,
give Westinghouse Laundro-
mat, completely automatic at
SPElGHT-WHITE ELECTRIC,
INC, UPTOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

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FOR HER, Beautiful Jewelite
Dresser Sets $1,000 up or if you
prefer individual combs and
brushes. GRIFFIN DRUG CON-
PANY, UPTOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
MOVING AND HAULING

AND HAULING
Anywhere, anytime, your
cargo is insured. For low
rates, Phone WARRENS SER
VICE STATION-R-22341.
IF. Oh.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED
MAN Between 20 and IS, de-
pendable and sober, must have
car. Guarantee $500 to $400 to
right man per month. Call R.
8426, 800 to 900 a. m. for ap-
pointment.
2-3-5-6-7-8-Pd.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

WOULDN'T DAD be delighted
with cozy, rest-inviting lounge
chair, or handy smoker where
he can keep those precious
"lounging needs" TAYLOR
FURNITURE COMPANY, UP
TOWN.
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GET THAT Radio in shape for
him-or buy him a new one.
All makes and models at LIVE
SAYS oldest and best known
RADIO REPAIR SHOP-UP-
TOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

FOR SALE - 10-piece walnut
dining room suite. Good con-
dtion, reasonable price. 521
Roanoke Ave. Phone R-437l.
1928 Ch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
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THE WATCH that Winds itself,
The Multifort Watch reminds it.
self to rewind itself; Winding is
old-fashiored. See the self-Wind-
ing Watches at WALTERS
WATCH SHOP, DOWNTOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
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WHAT COULD be better than
a Sweater for Christmas? Pull
over or coat styles. Also dress
and work pants all sizes and
colors. VIM. FARBER' Sup
TOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

so YOU WANT TO GET IN
BUSINESS!!!
Well look no further-We have
an ideal Laundromat, estab-
lished " hour laundry, fully
equipped. Now being profit
ably operated. Owner anxious
to leave the city; has reduced
the price for immediate sale.
Cash or terms. j. w. Dowdy,
Jr., 200 Roanoke Ave. Phone
R-23751. TT.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

FOR SALE-Antiques and re-
productions, tables, chest
drawers, corner cupboards,
chippenoale mirrors. Gates
Handmade Furniture, Roanoke
Rapids.-Weldon Highway.
26-28-29 2-3-5 Pd.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A CHOICE of many lovely
watches for her-Elgin, Bulova,
Rlma and Gruen Watches-at-
tractive selection of watch bands
Easy terms. JEWEL SHOP
DOWNTOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

DRESS UP your home for
Christmas with custom made
venetian blinds. Phone LLOYD'S
for estimates, 826l. LLOYD'S-
UPTOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

FOR THAT special him, A Stet-
son or Lee Hat, large selection to
choose from. LONGS MEMS
CLOTHING-DOWNTOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

FOR SALE-1941 Plymouth Spe-
cial Deluxe four-door sedan
in excellent condition. 1916
motor with new piston rings
recently installed. Seat covers,
top-flight heater. Bears "Ap-
proved" state inspection seal.
Can be seen at 430 Franklin
Street. Call 1921 or 2195-1,
Roanoke Rapids. Forced to sell
at a real sacrifice for cash.
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Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
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SEE LYNCHES' for large selec-
ton of Christmas Sheet Music.
Guitars, Violins, Mandolins, Ba-
tons and Harmonics. Credit or
layaway LYNCHES CREDIT
JEWELERS.. Phone 374, UP
TOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

PIANOS TUNED actions reg
ulated and repaired. Wade H.
Horne, 254 Roanoke Ave, Roa-
noke Rapids, N. c.
2-3-5-6-7-8-pd.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

LET HIM rest easy this Christ
mas with New Englander box
spring and mattress. THE EASY
PAY FURNITURE STORE
DOWNTOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

oO IA DO IdSl1ng IN
fragrance. Yardley Christmas
sets in BOND STREET or La
VENDER. A tribute to her love-
illness. From S335 up. ROSE
MARY DRUG COMPANY. up
TOWN
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
For CHILDREN

FOR THE teen ayers, wallets
with coin holder Sl19 and $I.39,
Just the gift for the school, girl.
ONE POUND Box Chocolate
Covered Cherries 79e at PEN
NEY'S
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
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FOR HER bedroom, a Lane
Hope Chest, order now that pre-
Christmas special $4995, you
may use our convenient lay
away plan. THE EASY PAY
FURNITURE STORE, DOWN
TOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

LAMB BROTHERS Jewellers Of
fer for yotrf-selection diamonds
that are symbols Of merit Beau
tiful Multi-Facet and Keepsake
Diamond Rings In all Price
Ranges. LAND BROTHERS
JEWELERS-UPTOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
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A MAN always appreciates
shirt, give him Van Heusen,
we have them in white and
all colors and sizes from $3.50
to $4.95. THE YOUNG MEMS
SHOP-UPTOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

CONSOLE MIRROR Set with
jug and Glasses, plain or decor
ated, and beautifully gift wrap
ped ST 40 and Sl.59. 10 piece
oven Glass Baking Set, gift
wrapped S3l9 EAGLES 5&l0
sSTORE-UPTOWN.
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WHAT COULD be nicer for the
home than Cavalier Cedar
Chest, S4950 and up, HUGHES
NITURE COMPANY
DOWNTOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

TO MAKE her Christmas extra
special give her Frigidaire
Home Freezer. Correct low tenn
peratures for freezing food and
storing frozen food safely for as
long as a year. E. w. SMITH,
NTNC -JTPTOWN
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-1941 Plymouth Spe-
cial Deluxe four-door sedan
motor with new piston rings
recently installed. Seat covers,
top-flight heater. Bears "Ap-
proved" state inspection seal.
Can be seen at 430 Franklin
Street. Call 1921 or 2195-l,
Roanoke Rapids. Forced to sell
at real sacrifice for cash.
itch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

REPLACE THAT old pefrigera-
tor or washer with anew Gen
eral Electric Easy terms at
EASY PAY 4 FURNITURE
STORE-DOWYTOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
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THIS CHRISTMAS give the
finest value money can buy,
seventy pieces of VIM. Rogers
S3975 Terms can be arranged.
THE JEWEL BOX-UPTOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
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FOR HER, or for him, we have
a large selection of wedding
rings, free engraving Largest
and finest assortment Of jewel
cry at lowest prices at VALEN-
TINE AND GARNERS JEWEL
ERS, UPTOWN, PHONE R-24O9-
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
For "H1M"

SEE HIM strut in a new tailored
suit from BLOOM BROS, UP
TOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

MOVING PROBLEM? - Why
worry, let Caravan Trucking
Co. take thia burden over. We
will pack anH insure your fur,
niture. Local and long dis
tance. CARAVAN TRUCK
ING co. '. 10th St. Phone r.
5000. IF. Ch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
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SANTA HAS been to M. c. Nor
ris Store and left so many gifts
for the children. Drums, Scoot-
ers, Footballs, Electric Trains,
doll and gun holster sets. Shop
at M. c. MORRIS STORE
TORNERTOWN
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SWEETS TO the sweets, see our
selection of fine candies, the al
ways welcome gift. ROANOKE
PHARMACY, DOWNTOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
w, r. Wright
s22 Franklin

NOW ENROLLING Students
for classes I'M Shorthand, Book
keeping and Typing. After
noon and evening classes. Mrs.
John Lackey, 335 Charlotte st.
Dial R-2l3Ol. 2-3-5-Ch.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

FOR THOSE you love the best,
give the best, A dinner ring
for her. THE JEWEL BOX UP
TOWN.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
SPECIAL NOTICE
INSULATION

Family washing done for $500.
Phone R-220f6 Mrs. Vathoria
Anderson. D-Dec. End. Oh.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

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BUY HER that new tabletop
Hot Point Hot Water Heater for
her kitchen, a convenience as
well as necessity. Fits
CRUMPLER ELECTRIC COM
PANY, INC, DOWNTOWN.
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FOR HER listening pleasure,
give Motorola Furniture Styled
Radio AM, FM Phone COM
B1NATION in styles to harmon
ize with any living room. Terms.
McCRACKEN TIRE COMPANY,
DOWNTOWN.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
THE GIFT she Will treasure,
Rhythm Slip, all nylon, small
shipment just received, make
your selection now at SHAFIA'S,
UPTOWN.
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Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02

THERE'S CHRISTMAS glamor
to thrill her in our beautiful
Hosiery by Gordan! Each pair
are first quality. Give her sew
eral pairs. Size 8l2 to 1012.
$l50 to S2.25. FREE GIFT
WRAPPING. THE QUALITY
SHOP INC Uptown
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-02
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

gifts . come and see our large
display soc to $500. Also silent
Buffers in brass. LADY FAIR
GIFT AND ANTIQUE SHOP,
UPTOWN
Evening star., 1948-09-29
Cotton Production
Curbs 10 Be Dropped
BY The Associated Pres,

The Government held out the
promise of a big boost in cotton
markets this season in announcing
last night that next years crop will
be free of prewar production con-
trolls.
Secretary of Agriculture Brannan
said it looks as though domestic and
foreign demand for cotton during
the season ending next August l
will total 100000 running bales.
The market took only 1886 900
bales during the past season.
The bulk of the expected jump in
sales will be in the export market.
Mr.. Brannan forecast foreign ship
ments at 100000 bales. compared
with only l,96800 the past season.
This years big crop had pushed
cotton supplies to a point which
indicated it might be necessary to
set planting allotments and market
ing quotas on next years crop. The
AAA Act of 1888 requires slch con-
trols when supplies exceed the So
called normal" supply by more than
7 per cent.
Mr.. Brannan figured the supply
at l9.164.O00 running bales. This in
cluded a crop of 1883 900 bales and
carrvover of 4,306 900 bales, The
normal supply was determined to be
18.200.000 bales on the basis OF q
formula in the control law.
Thus. the Secretary said, the total
supply is only 10000 bales below the
level which would have made con-
trols mandatory.
Evening star., 1948-09-29
Five Steamship Lines
Accused Of Monopoly
BY The Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS, Sept ga suit
charging violation of the Sherman
antitrust laws and asking millions
In damages has been filed in Federal
Court by Seatrain Lines. Inc.
against five steamship companies.
Named defendants are the Lykes
Brothers Steamship Co., Standard
Fruit e. Steamship Co. United Fruit
Co. and West India Fruit e. Steam
ship Co., all United States firms.
and Empress Naviera de Cuba, S. A.,
of Cuba -
seatrain asks immediate payment
Of $1.800000 for damages allegedly
sustained and payment at the rate
of S21 100000 year as long as the
alleged viola tons continue.
The suit charges that the COM
panies, as members of the Gulf and
South Atlantic Havana Steamship
Conference, have contracts with
shippers under which the shippers
can be penalized if they use any
water carrier not authorized by the
contracts. The penalties range from
Is to IS per cent of the freight rates
on shippers traffic for a year, the
petition said.
The suit charges the shipping
companies with IAN unlawful at
tempt . to monopolize and
to restrain trade and commerce of
the United States with a foreign
nation"