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Evening star., 1948-10-17

BY LEWIS F. ATCHISON
almost could be called a
dual personality. In everyday
clothes you wouldn't pick him
out Of a crowd as q star foot
ball player, but in working
harness he Is an explosive
character, . smooth, confident
player and a great competitor.
The fact that the Redskin
rookie was an outstanding
all-around back in college Is
almost overlooked in the crit
les eagerness to compare him
with Sammy Baugh. Grant
land Rice, dean of American
sports writer's. first focused
national attention on 0ilmer
after the 1915 Sugar Bowl
game at New Orleans, when
he described the boy as the
greatest passer I have ever
seem" Gilmer's home-State
supporters thought Rice wrote
with great restraint. even
though that broad statement
included Sid Luckman, Bob
Waterfield and all the other
great football throwers who
have passed In review before
Rice's keen, analytical eyes.
Alabama lost the game to
Duke. 1896. although Gilmer
completed eight passes in as
many attempts. A year later
he starred In the Crimson
Tides 34-l4 Rose Bowl VIC
tory over Southern California,
and the following December
he threw the winning touch
down as the South edged the
North, 20-13, in the annual
North South game. Last year,
In his fourth consecutive ap-
pearance. 0ilmer was out
shone by Bobby Layne as
Texas defeated the Tide. T-7,
in the Sugar Bowl.
0ilmer's friends and we'll
wishers rallied to his defense
after the game. for In their
eyes he could do no wrong.
But the chap who took the
Evening star., 1948-10-17

pats on the back knew how
to take the rap in defeat.
Il didn't play well" he said,
refusing to alibi the loss.
No player ever came into
the National Football League
under greater pressure than
0ilmer, but none could seem
more undisturbed about it.
First, he was coming up to
succeed Baugh. the greatest
passer in the history of the
game, a task that had
stumped a quartet of good
quarterbacks who later moved
ON to star with other clubs.
Secondly, he was the victim
of numerous attacks in the
press because of his refusal
to participate in the All-Star
game at Chicago after ac-
cepting an invitation.
But the blow that hurt
most of all was a savage kick
on the leg In an intrasquad
scrimmage that put him in
the hospital for two weeks,
kept him out Of practice q
full month. and gave gossip
mongers . chance to say he
couldn't stand up under the
bruising. vicious style Of the
pros.
0ilmer may be a year away
from top pro form, and Ger
tainly at least q month be-
hind because of his injury,
but there isn't any one In the
Redskin organisation, from
President George Marshall
down to Mascot "One-Half"
McCann, who feels the rookie
win not make the grade.
Baugh, perhaps. best summed
up the general feeling Of the
squad after watching 0ilmer
toss . couple Of touchdown
passes in practice:
They talk about him COM
ing in for me, but shucks, it
won't be long before IN be
spelling on that boy"
Evening star., 1948-05-06
Births Reported
From D. C. Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Earl and Helen Abrahams. girl.
Gssres eSwasa snd AND Ss9y Ssnhs ssaea s2 girl
Francis and Margaret BAIL, girl.
Leo and Mary Balufi. girl.
Byron and Mary Banks, boy.
| Norton and Maxine Benson, girl.
Scott and Nancy Berryman. girl.
Charles and Mary Bittlinger. boy.
Walter and Elizabeth Bordas, girl.
Charles and Wanda Bowman, girl
Wallace and Elaine Brockbank, girl.
William and Beatrice Burns, boy.
Harry, and Julia Carliner, girl.
Robert and Helen Chapline, boy.
Leroy and Mary Cockerell. boy
John and Dorothy Courembis, boy.
Ernest and Mary Courtney. boy.
ogden and jeanne Davis, ciri.
Andrew and Dorothy Davis, girl.
Rnyd Rsa and and Nss Be- RaHsGa s, sdv
Richard and Eunice Demuth, girl.
william and Joyce Dominick,. boy.
RAYMOND and Marjorie Edwards, boy.
Warren and Helen .Follin, girl.
John and Mary Calvin. boy.
John and Ruth Gillespie, boy.
James and Mary Gillespie girl
irving and Lillian Greenberg. girl.
Richard and Frances Hardis, girl.
William and Nina Henry, girl
Zebulon and Betty Hites, boy.
Henry and Adelaide Hodges, boy,
Willis and Jennie Hood, girl
Robert and Emily Houston, girl.
Richard and Helen Howald. boy.
Albert and Elizabeth Hutchinson. girl
| Walter and Christine Jarbee, boy.
Carl and Annie johnson, girl
James and Muriel johnson, boy.
Roger and Helen johnson, boy.
Robert and Shirley Kemelhor, girl.
Frederick and Myrtle Kirsch. boy.
Howard and Helen Koss, girl.
Earl and Ann Lamb, boy.
Bernard and Mary Leicester. boy.
Herbert and Alice Leonard, girl.
Marcos and Patricia Llanes. girl
Lawrence and Shirlie Longen. girl.
G. Carlos and Melida Lopez, boy.
Murray and Dorothy Marker. girl.
George and frankie Martfleld, boy.
William and Almeda Marsden girl.
Thomas and Augustine Mathews, girl.
Oscar and Kathleen Maurisch. boy.
Henry and Marie Milne, boy.
John and Betty Moran. girl.
William and Hazel Mcdonald boy
Gordon and Margery McIntire girl.
Donald and Eliza Mcpherson, girl
Evening star., 1948-05-06

John Lane. IS, q. 8. Sol. Home.
James W. Hudson, so, 631 Quebec pl. n "
Arthur H. Fulton, "a, Leesburs. Va
Jack F.. crissman, 81, Burnham, Pa
Charlotte A. Thomas, So, 444 First st. sw
Edward L. Carter. so, 436 Kenyon st. NV
Rosa Smith, 85, 1854 Corcoran St NV.
James Hill. "a. 9OSiz A st. s.w.
Sandy R. Warren, 80, 435 Delaware ave
s.w.
Patsy NJ Mira, so, 72e Eye ST. Sc.
Rosa Duncan, As, 939 French st. NV.
Hortense B. Douglas, 40. AZ x ST. NV.
Eugene Taylor, "a, 2IOO Nd. ave. ne.
Vernon e. Hill, 81. Kensington. Md
Evening star., 1948-05-06

| Paul and Hermalee Nellipowtz. boy.
Emery ard virginia Nicholson, girl.
Alfred and Katheryn Odoo. girl
Dennis and Margaret OVERLY, girl.
Joseph and Evelyn owens, boy.
Douglass and Anna Patterson, boy.
Frederick and Audrey Pettis, boy.
George and Hazel Posey, boy.
Roy and Marguerite Powers, boy.
William and Mary Price, boy.
Edgar and Eleanor Quackenbush. girl.
Carl and c. Vivian Ramstad. girl.
Charles and Ruth Randall, girl.
William and Doris Redman. girl
Harold and Lucille Reid, girl.
Edward and Nancy Rowman, boy.
Mathisa and Ethel Schubert. girl.
Harry and Elizabeth Schwartz, girl
James and Corinne Scott, girl.
Cleo and Nettle Scott, girl
Jules and Sylvia Silver, girl.
Bert ano Lillian Skinnard, boy.
Carlton and Jeanne Skinner, girl
George and Eleanor Sturdvant. girl.
Grayson and Freda Talent, boy
Arthur and Elizabeth Thomas, girl
William and Vircinia Veeder. boy.
Charles and Florence Wslleigh, boy.
Louis and Clarice Weitzman. hoy.
Pocert and Mildred Young, girl.
DAVID and DOrC thia WitherSpoOn. hOv
Evening star., 1948-05-06
Deaths Reported
(From the D, c, Bureau of

(From the D. C. Bureau of Vital Statistics J
Julia A. Gilbert, 90, 3244 3sth st. NV.
Jessie Simmons, rs. 22O H st. ne.
Samson Goldberg, 73, 1892 Sth st, NV.
Leon l.. Newkirk, 73, 21OS Eye St NV.
Mabel S. Mast, 50, 54o5 Conn. ave. NV.
George =. Hunt. Sc. 2SO4 18th st n w
Evening star., 1948-05-06
World Trade Hearings Set

Public hearings on reciprocal
world trade will be held at $50 am.
tomorrow in the Mayfower Hotel
by the Citizens Committee for Re-
ciprocal World Trade.
Evening star., 1948-05-06
MISSES and JUNIORS-toke your pick!

MISSES and JUNIORS-toke your pick!
IS Coots-requIorN S2975------------ 95
Fored opDe wool suede oquo coro to IS and 10 to IT,
30 Coots-reguIory S45 and S4975---- ---S25
Misses and Juniors wool oppe black bright coors and postes
to IS, 10 to 18
7 Coots-requIory S5Q75 ---S SIS
For the tall miss sizes Is and To- extra long black suede wool coo5
6Coots-reguIory S5975 and $50 6975-------- -S45
Juniors long fitted or box black Beige MILDLY oQJo brown
o Misses ShoOk wool casual long coots blue orange Sizes
10 and "A.
4Coots-reguIory So IS and S9875------------- SIS
Misses blue and beige toppers Misses blue doesn wool long co0
Il to l6
Coots-reguIorN S9875 and ST SllO------S65
Misses topper oost wool with navy cuffs and facing Size Il
Juniors full length black dress coot, size g
9Coots-requIory S98 IS to oSl25------S78
Misses dress coos in black lotus green Long eobodne oed
6oek beige and black Wrist length toppe with Black trim Sizes
10 to g.
Evening star., 1948-05-06
Small Groups, Big Savings for WOMEN!

Small Groups, Big Savings for WOMEN!
3 Coos-reguory S35---------------
Full length box coos wool covert boc skipper sizes "a and 8
5 Coots-eeuIory S3975------ ------------S28
Long full coots wool crepe twill opunto tedos black Sizes
2012 and NI2.
5 Coots-reguorY S5975 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
For larger women 24 and 26 knee length oppers in wool
crepe, Hopunto embroidered sleeves and front navy blue
10 Coos-requory S59.75 to S65-----------------S48
Fitted boW uengh wool cepes and wills; black skipper
blue n0X oQuno bue BEIGE grey brown sizes 81 to 4Q l4 to 22R
7 Coots-reguIory S6975 Observation-Disclosures
Long casual coos Sook fleece oed bock ond box styled with
square rever Green, blue and oquo Sizes w to 2Oh.
20 Coots-reguory S6975 to S8975---------------S58
Tuxedo fitted and box styles in Fostmonn Dogo Juod suede
o Poetic rono crepe black brown no BEIGE grey Sizes q to
AZ, l2R to l8h.
20 Coots-requorK S9875 to Sl25----------------S88
ToD0ers and Iona coots Forstmonn ond Juod woo fitted bo
fored and styles with shoulder Handsomely trimmed
and detailed black navy too and oguno blue Sizes "a to ~
ond Az to 1874
Evening star., 1948-12-17

I knov this Subcommittee is particularly
interested in the subject of parts and accesso.
ries You might wish to knou. that at the pres.
a-r snt time less than IS per cent of oar pas
ssngsr cars delivered in Washington Metropoli-
tan Area are factory equipped uifh radios: less
than IS per cent avifh heaters and less than 10
per cent aith overdrjvs. As a matter of fact,
tho supply Of these accessories is considerably
short of dealer requirements.
There are approximately 1000 Ford Lincoln and
Mercury dealers in the United States. In addition to
letters to Dealers referred to above, company
attempts to maintain close liason with them through
both our regional and district organizations We also
have Ford National Dealers Council, elected group
representing crosssecton of dealers throughout the
country. This group meets regularly in Dearborn with
company officials. Its activities are supplemented by
regional dealer councils, which meet periodically
throughout the year. High the agenda of all such
meetings those principles of sound business practice
which we are discussing here today.
In addition, a team of speakers from the company,
including Mr.. Henry Ford II, Mr. Ernest r. Breech,
executive vice president, myself and others,
have spoken before dealers in every part of
the country. In the last Is months, think have
reached every of 1000 dealers in this way with
emphatic messages the subject of fair trade practices
and sound business management.
Also during the past couple of years, have talked
to various general dealer associations including those
New York State Tennessee and Virginia. well as the
Canadian Federation of Automobile Dealer Associa.
tions. My associate, Walker Williams, Ford General
Sales Manager recently talked to the Florida Dealers
and and other company officials have addressed other
business groups Each of 1000 dealers receive copies
of each of these talks They all stressed the theme
the very subjects receiving the attention of this
Subcommittee.
1t might be we'll to quote from just other talk
Before the Tennessee Automotive Association at Biloxi
Mississippi, on September ., 1917 said:
"The American public is pretty exacting jury
They slow to reach a verdict, but when they do
they are much slower to change that verdict. And
Evening star., 1948-12-17
Ut TUUD
By j. K. Davis, Vice President, Ford Motor Company
YE House PUBLIC WORKS Subcommittee ON QUESTIONABLE TRADE PRACTICES
WASHINGTON, D. c, DECEMBER 10, 194S

As early as November, 1945 wrote a letter to all
Ford Mercury and Lincoln dealers suggesting that they
protect public interest by eecting priority deliveries
to DOCTORS nurses public health officials rural mail
rers etc., and also that upwards of Is per cent be ao
Gated to veterans.
Similar letters to dealers have continued at regular
intervals. In july 1916, for example, prepared
booklet for dealer distribution which contained the def
mite statement that availability of used for traden
would not be controlling factor in obtaining
from Ford dealers.
Evening star., 1948-12-17

in my opinion verdict may be reached one Of
these days that will affect favorably OF uolavoraby
both the dealer and the manufacturer 40
well because of current practices in the retail auto
mobile trade 80.
I'm the final analysis the only way to reverse
this unfavorabe trend of public opinion is to stop
the practices that brought it into being and the only
people who do that are the dealers them
selves
II want to suggest that dealers, both individu
ally and through your associations, ought to UNDER
take thorough.eoine crusade against the practices
which are piling public suspicion against all of u.s.
SHOULD dealer associations see fit to advise
manufacturers of practices by any individual dealers
that, in their opinion, harmful injurious to
the industry whole, contrary to the best in
terests of the car.buying public, you
that at Ford would welcome such information,
and do something about it. believe other car man.
ufacturers would feel as we do"
The local automobile dealer of course, is an indie.
pendent businessman. He must make his decisions;
set his own policies; determine what best for his long
strongly know how, that the dealers do not
engage in under the table, transactons require trade
ms; give low uade.in allowances; force unwanted
cessories ec-but the ultimate action rests with the
dealer.
We can, however, disfranchise dealers and since
January l. 1916 the Ford Motor Company has termi.
mated "a franchises because of gray market" trans
actions. We recognize that Ford franchise 10 q very
valuable asset We REGARD it of utmost importance that
dealer loses his franchise without being given
every reasonable opportunity to correct weaknesses that
might cause such action. We have q grievance pro-
cedure that gives the dealer opportunity present
his viewpoint personally to the district manager, the
regional manager and to properly qualified officers at
central Office at Dearborn.
Evening star., 1948-12-17
from Ford dealers.

We have been especially interested in the automo.
tive gray market since the introduction of our new
models Before these cars came out urged and re.
urged dealers to every caution that
need for transportation was substantial But within
days after the 1o9 Ford introduced they appeared
the used lots-at premiums repeatedly averaging
more than 81, ,10O From viewpoint, this fine
dealers and the Ford Motor Company Through our
district Offices, checked every specific that
brought to attention. and did not find single
instance in which Ford dealer deliberately collabo.
rated the sale Of l99 Ford for the purpose Of resale
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every effort within our means will be used to get the
highest of dealer cooperation with that policy
And emphasize that it must be a matter Of 60.
operation the part of the dealer and in wise coer.
cion control the part of the factory We
stanty reminded of this fact by the legal restrictions of
Federal and State Governments.
l should also like to point out something of which
you doubtless We have found in hundreds
of investigations of complaints against dealers that
often member of the carbuyng public who
the offender. The gray market" in the result
of human naturehe natural tendency of great many
people to turn quick dollar profit through many in
genious schemes which they devised and which made
the car dealer appear to be the culprit.
Iwelcome this opportunity to give you this state.
ment of our policies and want to thank you for your
efforts to help the automobile industry eliminate
gougers You may be assured that the facts brought
light regarding Ford, Lincoln Mercury dealers will
be given the careful investigation as previous
If the evidence proves practices which are not
in the public interest, will apply standing policy
of disfranchisin9 the dealers concerned.
In closing, however,, do want to record the fact
that overwhelming majority Of dealers have kept
faith with the public with the company and with their
dealer associates.
Evening star., 1948-12-17

These points have been emphasized again and again
before our own and other dealer groups. On June g.
194S for example, repeated those points in speech
before the New York State Automobile Dealers Asso
ciaton In addition, in the same speech, said:
"The public has long memory and it will be
years before they will forget the many assumed or
actual wrongs incident to the purchase of new auto
mobiles since W. Day. This is very unfortunate
situation for both the factories and the dealer
sanizaton. Particularly so because only very
small per cent were guilty of so.called black or
gray market transactions The industry
whole must now pay for the sins of the few The
pay that debt and completely eradicate
the unavorable attitude of the public the better it
will be for the industry whole. 1t is job that
must do together"
At the same time also pointed out the fol-
lowing; go
"The automobile industry needs public good
will. 1t issust valuable asset for them it is
for any other single industry No industry can
prosper extended period of time with
antagonistic public The ebb and flow of markets
changes but the principles of sound public relations
are mmutable. Sellers and buyers markets come
and g. but the code of good business ethics remains
fxed.'
That message sent our entire dealer organiza.
ton. 1t has been said time and time again by officials
of company. think they principles with which
this Subcommittee will concur.
Evening star., 1948-12-17

appreciate this opportunity to appear before your
Subcommittee discuss briefly the dealer and customer
relations policies of our company. We have been OBJ.
serving these hearings with deep interest We at Ford
agree fully with the basic premise of this Subcommittee
stated frequently by the Chairman: 1t would be
deplorable if the greed and avarice of few dealers
would bring the entire automotve industry into disre.
pute. If American business is to survive and prosper
over the years the public must be dealt with fairly
In 1945 when we resumed production on fairly
limited scale, it obvious that seller market would
prevail for time to come. Even after ceiling price
restrictions went off, however, the automobile industry
held its prices far below what the public willing to
pay. So far know this is the only consumer indus.
try not under price ceilings which has not let prices
seek the normal market levels of market in which
demand far outstrps supply Thus, the manufacturer
has been caught in the middle of unnatural economic
situation which arose from his efforts to deal fairly
with the public by selling product at lower price
than the product brings the open market
In view of this unnatural economic situation, the
Ford Motor Company early 1945 adopted Wig:
and comprehensive policy for the distribution of
automobiles. 1t conforms, think, with the principles
evolving from this Committees hearings. This policy
has been emphasized again and again in letters to
dealers and in speeches.
Our policy relating to dealers is as follovs:
"Give fair used car allowances.
Q MAKE no distinction in mey car delivery
trefersncs Or treatment. Give the clean.
deal customer the consideration
those vho turn IN their used car as part of
the tyansScfjok. In special cases, many
dealers giH see the yisdom Of sven suggest.
iSk to ~sw car buyers that they sell their
used to whomever they Please
"SsU never force, accessories avith new car
purchases.
. BE guided In all maximum charges BY fac.
forysaeeesfed price,
Evening star., 1948-12-17

faith with the public with the company and with their
dealer associates.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-04-15

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farm in a real stock country. Can run 1,500
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improvements. Plenty water. 1900 acres irri-
gated. Big hay harvest. approximately IS
head horses. Fully and well equipped. Stu
ated in finest big game area. No cattle in
Guided in price. Write for prospectus. J. G.
Morgan, Realtor, Missoula, Mont.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-04-15

Red cockerels 1oc, Leghorn
cockerels Sc, Austra-White cockerels Sc. q. S.
pullorum passed. Must-Lay Hatchery, Win
lock, Washington.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-04-15

buy live turkeys,
chickens. ducks and geese. We also buy dressed
turkeys, ducks, geese and domesticated rabbits.
Pierce Packing Company. Inc, Poultry DiYi-
sion. lilo First Ave. N, Billings. Montana.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-04-15
POULTRY BUYERS

LIVE POULTRY wanted-We will buy all the
live poultry and tame rabbits you have at any
time. Dressed turkeys, ducks and geese pur-
chased at all times. Pierce Packing Co., Poultry
Division, lilo First Ave. N, Billings, Montana.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-04-15

IF o WANT to really 1--we, the mild climate,
beautiful mountain scenery and marvellous
productivity Of the wondrous F1athead and
Mission valley area will appeal to you. We
hsve some listings Of tracts from l acre to
700 acres that can still be purchased reason
ably. Let us know your desires in detail that
we may serve you most efficiently. The VIM
ter Agency, East Lake Shore, Via Poison,
Mont.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-04-15
BABY CHICKS

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BABY CHICKS and turkey poults, seven lead
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