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, 1952-10-08
WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 8, 1852
Testimony Of Hon. HENRY E. ROHLSEN
at the PIMA Hearings in Govt. House

paid for by the professor in
accordance with Sugar Deter
mination 1884, Prices; Sugar
cane; Virgin Islands, 1852
Crop.
It is known, that the culti-
walton Of sugarcane and the
production of raw sugar, is the.
basic economy of the island Of.
st. Croix. A majority of the
islands inhabitants are direct
" dependent upon this indus
try. for their livelihood. In
fact there are but few persons
or businesses in this Island
who do not depend, upon the
sugar industry, directly or in
directly, for their economic
survival.
We also know that the sugar
economy of this Island has
been maintained during the
last II years by the Federal
Government through the Vir-
gin Islands Corporation. It is
quite improbable that the
Federal Government will con-
tinue such a program indefi-
nitely.
It appears that if the sugar
economy of this Island is to
survive and continue indie
finitely, the private grower Of
sugarcanelmust expand as fast
as possible, gradually absorb
ing the sugarcane cultivation
being conducted by the Fed
eral Government, and finally
the equipment by which to
process his sugarcane into the
marketable product, raw
sugar. The success Of such a
program appears to US to be
the only solution to the prob
lem Of putting the sugar in
drstrv "a the Virgin Islands On
: sound, profitable and lasting.
basis.
, 1952-10-08

The income from sugarcane cu1-
tivation, derived by the private
grower, is going to be the basic
and determining factor, whether
or not the sugar industry in the
Virgin Islands is going to survive.
With this in mind, it is very inn
portant that all the factors and
conditions which obtain within
the sugar industry in the Virgin
Islands, be carefully weighed and
considered, with due emphasis
placed upon the necessity for the
expansion of the private grower,
in order for the Federal Govern
ment to reduce its operating
losses, of which the cultivation of
its sugarcane, accounts for a large
portion. Since, 'the standards
customarily considered in price de
termination cannot be applied"
as has been stated in price deter
mination 1888 dated January 2,
1851, it appears logical that in the
interest of Federal Funds and the
sugar industry of the Virgin Is
lands, that special consideration
be given price determination for
sugarcanes in the Virgin Islands,
which will have as their basis the
largest return possible to the pri-
vate grower, in order to encourage
and provide him with the basic
requirement for his expansion in
sugarcane cultivation. This would
also encourage a number Of farm
ers who have given up cultivation.
of sugarcane to return to this in
dustry. This request is made, not
only in the interest of the persons
represented, but in the interest of
the Federal Government as well
and all the persons who are de-
pendent, directly of indirectly
upon the sugar industry in the
Virgin Islands.
At the hearings last year none
of the recommendations made by
the private growers were granted.
The adoption Of a scale for sugar
settlement which would return to
producers a larger share Of sugar
for each 100 pounds Of sugarcane
ground, was denied. The request
for a change in the method used
for the collection of crnshsd juice,
which the board stated it would
consider, apparently received lit
tie or no consideration, inasmuch
as no mention of this,request was
cited in your 1852 determination,
or any determination made to
cover this important item.
On the other hand the Virgin
Islands Corporations request that
the provisions of the 1851 price
determination be continued in
1852, was upheld.
In this brief we are making the
following recommendations: Item
Increase of sugar settlement.
Item H-Stipulations concerning
the collection of crusher juice.
Item III-Representation covering
, 1952-10-08

NAT. chairman, W6lIlpGIS III
the Board, the farmers Pro-
duction & Marketing Service,
embraces this opportunity to
present the following testi-
mony, on behalf Of the private
growers Of sugarcane in the
Virgin Islands, concerning the
1852 sugarcane crop, a n d
prices for sugarcane, 1858
crop.
The Farmers Production &
Marketing Service was or
ganized in May of this year for
the purpose of giving full re-
presentation, before the pro-
cessor and all other persons,
on all matter pertaining to the
sugarcane business of the
growers, who may be interest
ed in obtaining such service.
It is hoped that this testi-
mony will be of some value
and make some contribution,
towards the determination OF
fair and reasonable prices for
the 1858 crop Of Virgin Islands
sugarcane.
During the harvesting sea-
son, which commenced on
January 10Th and terminated
on June 18th, the private
growers Of sugarcane deliver
ed to the mills Of the professor
SO 585.175 tons Of sugarcane.
This represents an increase OF
11,486.775 tons over the 1851
crop, equivalent to an increase
of 51.93 per cent. The main
factors contributing to this IN
crease have been; an increase
in rainfall and in acreage OF
the crop harvested.
The private growers Of.
sugarcane produced 36.5 per
cent cf the total sugar cane
delivered to the mill of the
professor. This sugar cane was
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sales of molasses, when sold at
prices below market. ItemIV-Re-
duction of Sugar proceeds with
held from Is to 10 per cent.
Mr. Rohlsen here submitted a
detailed sliding scale for sugar
settlement and continuing said:)
It is recognized that a large por
ton of the sugar processed in
1852, was sold on world market
at a substantial loss. With the
quota increased from 5000 to H.
600 tons, effective in 1853, over
production if any, will be mar
ginal.
The scale recommended above
is now in effect in Puerto Fico. 1t
is peculiar that the Secretary Of
Agriculture has not seen the need
for having just as advantageous a
sharing scale for the private
sugarcane grower in the Virgin
Islands, especially since the fol-
lowing can be quoted from SD.
278.4, 1T is recognized that inde-
pendent producers are subject to
the hazards to agricultural produc
ton prevalent in the Virgin Is
lands and associated with insult
ficient rainfall, the poor moisture
retention quality of the soil, and
low sugarcane yields. It is fur
ther recognized that the present
basis for sharing the proceeds
from raw sugar and molasses may
not result in individually profit
able operations for all producers.
However, the sharing relationship
specified in this determination
provides returns toa producers
which compare favorably with
those obtained by sugarcane pro-
ducers in other offshore domestic
areas" s5a. sf
From the above it can be clear
ly seen that the Secretary of
Agriculture recognizes the risks
involved in ~sugarcane cultivation
in the Virgin Islands. It is also a
recognized fact that in any BUSH
ness operation the rate Of earning
increases in PROPORTION to the
risks involved. However, this is
not true in the case Of price deter
mination made for Virgin Islands
farmers. In Puerto Rico where
the farmer enjoys higher yields
per acre and much less risk of
droughts, he has been granted a
price determination more favor
able that the farmer in the Virgin
Islands.
Further proof that the sliding
scale for sharing should be moved
up in favor of the sugarcane
grower, lies in the fact that the
producer-processor cannot cover
the cost Of cultivation based upon
what the determination presently
allows, but will be able to cover
ltba coct ~ nronocc;no un+h go
, 1952-10-08

srRnNoTn
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Evening star., 1952-03-12
Can You
Ielp
By Angelo Potri

Today the Girl Scouts Of the
United States are forty years old.
Forty years is q wonderful age,
the age Of high spirits, matnred
energy, seasoned intelligence.
power. It is the age Of wonderful
accomplishment, Of dreams real
lied. Let us hope this viii be true
Of the Girl Scouts this coming
year. The leaders are ready. the
girls all set. It is for us who stand
on the sidelines TO do more than
cheer and clap.
The Girl Scouts should expand
and spread over the country uIl-
til no town. no village IS without
its troop. For that. leaders are
needed. Hundreds Of girls are
waiting for leadership. Are you
one who might help. but have not
gotten around to it yet2 Your
services are required.
"A Force For Freedom is
something this nation sadly needs
today. The freedom that means
most to us Is the freedom OF the
individual, the feeling that lifts
the head high, puts q lit In the
voice and q spring in the step,
Ia light in the eye and q spark in
the brain and illumineS intelli-
|gence and makes for usefulness.
This force Is promised in the
Girl Scouts. Every girl who be-
longs feels herself an important
person as she puts on her chic
uniform, goes to the meeting
where her voice is heard and her
influence felt.
AS she swings along the dirt
road that winds into the pine
woods. her heart swells with the
JOY Of living, her whole being
rises on the wings Of the spirit
She is free. Free as q wild thing
Ito taste life at its most beautiful
interesting. thrilling best.
As she sews on her uniform
dresses q doll for q displaced
child, lights her campfire in the
shade Of the forest. or makes hel
bed by the sandy shore of tht
lake. she is free, free Of the pres
sure Of evil, glad In the knowl.
ledge Of good, Of service, of goot
Twill. Can't you see what it means
Ito have q host Of girls growing
Into womanhood In that spirit
working for 1t, cherishing 1t fol
their children?
| II there Is no Girl Scout trool
lin the neighborhood. can't 70,
organize one, lead one? You Cal
learn how If you care enough
! labout the happiness. the health,
|. growth, the freedom Of spirit o
|, the girls about you. They need tn
: lift you can give them.
j AS always, when one does
I|good deed for another, doing any
} thing to help Girl Scouts will he'll
| 1.-the doer more than the receivers
lido think about this. and lend |
i Inland to one Of the finest cause
this country boasts.
Evening star., 1952-03-12

relieved Of much Of their former
stiffness and gentleness and plia-
bility results. Some printed silks
are to be seen In this vein, and.
from Bianchini. comes wonder
|ful "shantung" called 'Tussah ia
|conne." Twills are supple and
this is the word accompanied by
|''sinuous" that best describes many
|of the silhouettes for spring and
summer.
French fabric houses frequently
Iemploy the greatest French artists
Ito produce designs for them. In
Evening star., 1952-03-12
BY Eleni
Fashion Editor Of The star

PARIS (Airmail) For France
and for the world the French cou-
ture is the textile industry's per
manent exhibition" its greatest
testing laboratory and It's greatest
friend.
A fabric alone means little unless
1t is made up into a lovely design
and worn by a mannequin so that
the eye gets the assistance needed
to evaluate the fabric.
Designers do q lot Of the sam
pling for the textile people here in
France. They watch how the fab
ric reacts to different cuts. how
many different ways it can be used.
and the effects that can be
achieved with it.
Many people have the mistaken
idea that the French textile indus
try backs most Of the French cou-
ture. This is not true. With ghe
exception of one or two like Dior.
who has the financial help of the
great cotton king, Marcel Boussac.
the couture is not backed by fab
ric houses. In fact, many French
textile people have started being
twice as cooperative now that the
Swiss, Dutch and Americans are
coming into the French fashion
market waving charming new fab
RIGS and interesting business deals
in front Of the French designers.
One way in which the French
fabric houses work closely with the
couture is that they help the de-
signers by letting them have fab
RIGS on consignment. Designers
will see a fabric collection either
at the firms showrooms or by a
salesman calling on them at their
salon and make selections for
spring and summer collections
sometime in November and early
December. The financial risk In
volved in putting out a collection
each season for the designers is
exceptionally high, and this meth
cd, where designers can return
fabric not used, helps enormously
Beautiful Woolens
Most big French fabric houses
also have impressive New Yorh
outlets. We visited three of these
houses recently. At RODIER, the
great wooden house in existence
since 1848, originality in fabric il
the key to the success of this dis
tinguished fabric house that pour:
exciting and new woolens from
its fountain of fabric fashion
Woods soft as silk and now just
as light keep company with the
famous big fancy wool plaids thai
are Immediately stamped Rodier
We saw number of new pat
terms and a tiny checked pattern
that is q French hit, and to satisfy
American consumption it has beer
woven more lightly. Alpaca
douhle-faced woods (solid on ont
side and checked on the other)
Evening star., 1952-03-12
Texos Judge Urges Women
ToSeek Political Jobs

Women should apply their leap
year prerogatiye to politics and
90 out and run for ONCE instead
of waiting 10 be asked. according
to Judge Sarah r. Hughes Of
Dallas, Tex. national president Of
the National Federation Of Busi-
ness and I Professional Women's
Clubs.
Women haven't been success
full in politics because they haven't
run" Judge Hughes declared In a
|coast-to-coast radio broadcast
last night. ''The trouble is that
women wait to be asked. And In
politics every year is leap year and
you can't wait to be asked"
Judge Hughes urged that women
run for public Office on the local
State and national level. She
stated specifically that the highest
InaGlOnaI OluceS WOm6n c&nQlQatcS
should attempt to seek right nov
lare 'the Vice Presidency anf
Congress"
She expressed hope that in thu
near future women viii run fol
the Presidency"
| Judge Hughes, who was inter.
viewed by Hazel Markell, Mutua
Broadcasting System commenta'
/ tor, also urged that women shouit
have more to say in conducting
1.-THE affairs of the major politica
parties.
women should be co-pilot,
rather than back seat drivers
she declared. @
1 As for the chances Of womel
being elected to political offic,
once they run, Judge Hughe
pointed out that "tFe majority D
| the voters In the United State
Evening star., 1952-03-12
Freeh DESIGNERS Constot nsprotol1 to obric Makers
Textile Industry Works Closely
With Members Of Hout Couture

OmDcf-SnaQeQ WO0le1lS ana many
embroidered WoolenS. These en-
bossed woods may have just al
medallion design repeated on|
one section Of the fabric, or they
may be in an overall floral motif.
An old-time favorite from here
is "eyelet' wool which is known
as s'texbrod." Another excitingl
fabric we saw resembled yelling
placed over linen. The trend to-
day in Paris is to revive interest
in fabrics with raised surfaces as
opposed to the many fiat ones
that have been so prevalent. Also
to be noted is the long haired
fleece in bright colors or in gray
The factories Of Rodier are in
the north of France. One at
Bohain and another at Picardy.
Most fabric houses also have their
factories located in that area.
The man who dreamed up
poodle cloth" and started q
fabric revolution in helping to
sponsor raised. nubby, new-look-
ing surfaces. has new poodle
baby" in his 'fbrilpek.' . q mixture
of mohair and wool with the nub-
biness still intact but made q bit
smoother looking. The woolens
here at JACQUES LESUR are
|cloudlike in appearance and
weight. Tweedy-type fabrics run
throughout the collections and
Lesur has many woolens of this
type and endows them with COM
lbinations such as yellow and
black, green and white and black
and white. Wonderful pinks, blues.
Ipale green's, soft orchid and
beige tones to blend with the
muted neutrals, are some of the
Icolors to. note. Lacy spongy type
woolens in curly nubbed yarns,
are also in the poodle" lineup
and still more newsmaking is the
lcombed mohair that has q silky
and almost transparent appear
ance. For summer suitings this
house suggests a fabric called
.'toile Canot," which resembles
linen but is 100 per cent wool.
Ottoman looks different in shades
Iof lavendar and honey rather
than black. A wide range Of pat
terms is ialso to be seen In the
woolen taffetas that Lesur has
out for spring. This fabric has
had wide usage in the French
collections and is crisp and good
looking. For the last 10 years
this house has enjoyed great sue
cess with wool crepe" their
classic fabric" in a wide color
range.
Shantune Fovorite
Shantung is a fabric favorite Of
the entire group of designers.
Rivaling it for popularity is q
fabric American women, too, have
taken to their hearts. This is the
lgreat fabric success, 1organza, OF
the house Of BIANCHINI FRERES.
Created in 1881 it has been so sue
lcessful that it was recently trade
Evening star., 1952-03-12

many Instances they may still
employ techniques handed down
to them from past generations.
Their impressive cultural past
works hand In hand with their
present artistic endeavors. This
lis the 15Oth anniversary Of Victor
Hugo's BIRTH. In commemoration.
|Bianchini has designed q pure silk
fabric with his own script for the
pattern. They took an original
letter written by him. photo
|graphed it and then copied it on
silk.
Evening star., 1952-03-12

marked. What designers think Of
this fabric which has also been
into another version
(that Of double thickness and en-
broidered) Is interesting. Pierre
Balmain says 1t has crystallized
the dreams Of q designer. Jean
Desses says that delicately colored
or opalescent. cloudy or clear. lor-
ganza helps him make ravishing
dresses, particularly for evening.
To create q mood Of softness In
fashion many fabrics have been
Evening star., 1952-03-12

are women and referred TO the
political activity Of such organ-
izations as the National Fedora
tion Of Business and Professional
Women's Clubs. In the l94S elec-
tion. she said. 900 clubs Of the
federation were given awards be-
cause 100 per cent Of their meme
bership voted.
When Judge Hughes was asked
IL she thought women would be
"soft" in public Office. she an
swered without hesitation: 7 pay
no attention to weeping from the
witness stand
AS for the role women members
|of Congress would play in national
affairs, il elected. Judge Hughes
expressed the opinion there would
|be less corruption, q smaller ma
|tional budget and o greater chance
for world peace.
women generally are the moral
backbone of the Nation and and
there would be less chance for
Government corruption" she de-
lclared. Judge Hughes also pre-
Idicted that the country would
have a smaller budget 1T women
have more to say" because women
leconomize and get along on small
budgets.
! The chances for world peace
with women in the saddle was ad-
tyanced by the Texas judge as an
lother argument in favor OF women
becoming more active in politics.
"Women are peacemakers and
'lnatural negotiators." she declared
|"The chance of war would be less
liz women were more active IN
.f..Af2kSn< ~ i.gs
Evening star., 1952-02-14
St. Cecilia Punch

You've heard. of course. Of the
famous st. Cecilia Balls. given by
Charleston Society with q capital
8 for generations. A member of
the Board Of Managers Of the st.
Cecilia Society discloses this reci-
pc for the punch used at these
wonderful dances-you might file
1t for use at your next very ele-
CANT large party.
Cut 6 lemons In thin slices and
cover these with Q quart Of bran
dy. Allow them to steep for a.
hours.
Several hours before the punch
is to- be served. slice ] peeled.
cored pineapple into q punchbowl
with the lemon slices, then add 8
cups Of sugar, q quart Of green
teasa pint Of Jamaica rum and q
quart Of peach brandy. Stir well.
Just before serving, add { quarts
Of chilled champagne and 2
quarts Of charged water
Evening star., 1952-02-14
NEW YORK CITY.
Cod Chowder

+ That important fish, the cod,
fills chowder role up In Maine,
and this is how:
Skin and bone q small Goldfish
about 4 pounds cut il
into 2-inch pieces. In q saucepan
put the head, tail. skin and scraps,
with 2 cups Of cold water. Add
an herb bunch. Bring to the boil
ing point and season to taste
with salt and pepper. Let boil
gently for V hour.
Cut q little salt pork into cubes
and render the fat over . low
flame. Add three onion slices,
cook for S minutes. Strain the
tat into a kettle. let boil S min
utes. then add the pieces Of fish.
After 5 minutes, add q quart of
scalded milk. Let all simmer am
other Is minutes. after adding
the strained fish broth. Let boil
up once, thicken with butter and
-four, and let simmer q few min
utes more. Add 3 tablespoons
OF butter before serving with
toasted pilot crackers.
Evening star., 1952-02-14
Recipe Notebook
AppIe Butter Cake

An Apple Butter Cake-ah
there's a treat for the family!
Cream " cup Of shortening
adding gradually cup of sugar,
until mixture is soft and fluffy
Add 4 eggs. well beaten; mix well
SLIT az cups of -four, measure,
and sift again with IL teaspoons
soda. VI teaspoon salt. teaspoon
cinnamon. " teaspoon cloves. and
" teaspoon Of nutmeg.
Add these dry ingredients alter
nately with cup sour milk or but
termilk. Then add ! cup Of apple
butter, and blend well into the
mixture.
Pour into q CREASED loaf pan,
and bake at about $50 degrees
for IS to so minutes.
Evening star., 1952-02-14
Roast Potatoes

A reader asks q simple recipe
for roasting potatoes to serve with
meat-her complaint is that she
never can keep them soft inside.
Here is my answer:
Pick out smooth, medium sized
potatoes, scrape, peel and re-
move eyes. Put them in the bak-
ing pan with the roast. allowing
IN hours for the potatoes cook
ing. Turn several times. basting
with gravy from the roast. That
is all there is to it-the secret lies
In the frequent turning and lib
eral haSting.
Evening star., 1952-02-14
Spoqhetti Sauce

Here Is Q wonderful sauce for
spaghetti. made with anchovies
and tomatoes:
Mince Glove Of garlic and one
onion and fry them in olive oil
about 4 tablespoons. Add 2 cans
Of tomato sauce and season with
one teaspoon sweet basil, " bay
leaf and cook slowly for 20 min
utes. Stir frequently. Add 10 an
chovies (or 20 fillets), stir well
and let stand for S minutes.
Dress hot cooked spaghetti with
this, adding grated Romano or
Parmesan cheese as you serve
the dish.
Evening star., 1952-02-14
GREASE SPOTS?

(Fron, Mrs. r. G.. D., QuGnticoJ
Can some one please tell me
how to remove spots from cooking
from soiled colored, broadcloth.
chambray. etc.. dresses. The wash
ing machine doesn't remove them.
Evening star., 1952-02-14
Tokyo?
From Mrs. G. r. q. Washington

from Mrs. C. r.. q. Washington.l
In several months we expect to
be sent to Tokyo. We are civil
|ians but will be connected with
the service" We have never un-
|dertakea anything like this be-
fore so are at q loss for pertinent
information. Perhaps your read
ers viii be kind enough to help
us as they have so many others.
As I understand. we would not
be shipped out on q transport but
by steamship line. We would be
gone at least two years. There
are dozens of questions that need
to be answered. I would like to
know about the clothes, house
furnishings. a car, steamship ac-
commodations and all the others
I can't put down here.
Evening star., 1952-02-14
REMOVING NIX.
ENCYCLOPEDIAS?

from Mrs. H. r. A.. HyGttsUille. J
I am hoping some one can tell
me where I may obtain copies Of
the 1947. 1948 and 1851 supple
ments to the Word Book En-
cyclopedia covering the years 1946.
i1947 and 1850. The publishers
state no back numbers are avail
able.
Evening star., 1952-02-14
THEATER LIST?

from Mrs. G. r.. Silver Spring.
viii some one please repeat the
list Of theaters which have a glass
inclosed nursery where one can
take small children?
Evening star., 1952-02-14
Readers Clearing House sss ssssssss sszul :
s.THANK-YoTJ', NOTE.

1ik1ANkk-Yt3Us, NOTE.
from Mrs. Il. o. N !. WaslsingtonJ
NV sincere thanks to the mem
bers of the Florida Club. and
to The Star for 50 promptly for
warding their kind offers Of In
formation. 7 want to also thank
Mrs j. A, W.. whose letter ap-
peared In the column and any
others i may have missed. BY
telephone. card and letter teven
one from Miami), ! received q
wealth Of information about all
sections Of Florida. At least two
were from my home State and
one. believe 1t or not, was from
my own small home town.
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NEW YORK CITY.
From Mrs. g. n. Al. SiIuer Spring. .
Mrs. B. s.: You win find many
Of your questions answered In an
article in the February, 1852,
issue OF Holiday. The article is
ON q thrift tour Of New York City,
providing detailed plans for four
days for $50 plus the hotel bill.