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Show J Tuesday, January 31, 1950 ins DHAGisrroN treuns, dragerton. ctah TRUMAN: WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS Up & At 'Em! Apparently eager to accept every rebuff as n challenge. President Truman let it be known that ha would "fight all summer," If necessary, to obtain congressional approval of his civic rights program. THE PRESIDENT made Jt very plain that he desires every member of congresa to be put on recla tk f ord tKDTTOR'f NOTE i W1ti limiii, tfcey art (kt in regarding the program. The t Ibis if aa4 aaaJrata Ura NaviptMV taWa'a amaaartl; iiwipMr.l highly controversial issue for y m trt- ! which the President Is still battling caused si split to the Democratic party ranks during the 1948 presidential campaign-an- d promises to do so again. The President wss particularly Incensed with the coalition of southi ern Democrats and northern Republican which atand ready to C; oppose the program to th last ditch. . The measure Over which there I- has been such bitter recriminations would establish a federal commission to combat discrimina: -tion to the hiring of Negroei and other minority groups. THE SOUTH, usually rock-ribbe- d In its stand for the Democrats, doesnt want the measure, are preand Ita representative pared to resist It f In' every way possible, the usual recourse being parliamentary procedure and the rules of the aenate. Precipitation of the row came with the effort by opponents of the This ia the Isbrmndtaen ship lines "Flying Cloud" m It left program to do away with a house Its Hoboken pier to ran the Chinese Nationalist blockade In rule which would let the house Shanghai. It Is n sister ship to the "Flying Arrow which was take away from committee a bill heavily shelled by Chinese gunboats. The move was being made bottled up for as many as 21 days. despite V. 8. state department warnings to U. 8. ships to stay Until last year the house rules comout of the blocakade area. Inset Is Captain Nicholas Dervln, mittee could stifle legislation to a skipper of the "Flying Cloud." great degree by holding up auch bills as it chose. Now, Truman's opponent want that power reGREAT BRITAIN: GIVEAWAY DUE ' r" stored. Attlee Stood Fat Mr. Trumas. was hoping the Potatoes maneuver would be defeated. On the surface, at least, there jwera no qualms over possible reThe government, announced it sults and certainly no promises of was to "give iway" aome MINERS: reform as the Labor party In Eng- of th going stocks of potatoes Cask, .Please! enormous land loudly proclaimed that It which It to keep prices up bought In most of the long. Involved would stand for more and "better" a there waa a catch of th coai miners and socialism if H were returned to to but Not usual, struggle everyone could get the their leader, John L.- Lewis, vs. the it power In? the February election. potatoes, and it was not as fret coal operators, the workers were OBVIOUSLY, the overthrow of as It appeared. able to continue credit at company In Australia and, the Socialist THE POTATOES, it appeared, stores and thus manage to exist earlier. In New Zealand, didnt mean a thing to Prima Minister would go only to tho school lunch through long strike periods. In the current phase of the Clement Attlee and his administra- program, tho bureau of Indian affairs. public and private welfare controversy, that was th tion. gcnclea In this country and pri- cate until a few weeks ago when The party in power In Great Britminers, bucking Lewis' ain laid down ita platform In a vate agcnciei doing relief abroad. rebel work week order, went on d manifesto. The plat- However, that wa a move which three-da- y should elicit no criticism. Inasstrike. Shutdowns occurred in six form included: much as it savored more of intelatatea as roving "Wise development" of the administration of government medi- ligent government in action than bands of pickets flouted Lewis leadership. cal aervicea and other welfare most bureaucratic actions. Heres the catch: THE UNITED MINE WORKER cervices (on of the most FOR th school lunch, and some rebels declared they wera tired of of socialist Innovations).' MUTUALIZATION of Insurance privst veek and Institutions, the "give- working a three-da- y that is, ownership by policy-holderaway" program means they will wanted a showdown to their dishave to (tart paying something to pute with the operators. They wera get potatoes they once got without falling back on the old miner sloJobs for all. Increase In production, lowering having to pay out a nickel. The gan: "No contract no work." reason for that. It was explained, ii But this time they encountered costs and increasing Imports. that for many years tho govern- a move which would havt grave Mora and cheaper food. ment had a surplus-cro- p disposal effect on their position. Mine ownA home for every family. program, for which congress ap- ers replied with a policy of their No ahelter for private enterNo work no credit" Sevcomown: prise "behind price - rings end propriated funds. This meant modities could be delivered to eral large companies, Including rigged markets." U. S. Steel and most southern opschools free. EFFORTS FOR PEACE In all there Now, erators, told the miners they would thata changed, "realistic" manner, and willingfund, ao school get no more credit at company ness to cooperate with Russia, aa is no stores while they stayed away from "with any other country that Is lunches will have to pay transporwork. prepared to work for peace and tation for It "free Commodities. d ONE INDUSTRY LEADER friendship." that miners received had VETS' BONUS: i of association the Strengthening 60 million dollar! to credit since of th commonwealths end the At- Added Support the and th three-da- y lantic pact. went Into effect. Otheri to week battle The lines for the fight An ambitious program surely and one which must command obtain a bonus for veterans of said it was just bad business to keep extending Credit under auch tome measure of respect If only World War II has been strengthfor its declining to retreat In the ened by support from th Amvets, Conditions. Thus there appeared to be buildface of what might seem to be a a World War 11 organization. Meanwhile, the Veteran of For- ing up a situation rife with dangerdangerous situation. ous possibilities. If the strike coneign Wars renewed ita tinued and miners and their famibonus appeal. WAR POTENTIAL: THUS, two major veterans or- lies faced actual hunger and want, U. S. Gains Cited ganizations standing shoulder to there could be trouble While the national committee shoulder on the proposition that Look-alik- e? for aeronautic reported that "it th nation should reward their war la logical to assume" Russia Is aervicea with a bonua. Harold Ruasel, Amveta national working hard to develop super-spee- d warplanes to deliver atomic commander, told the house veterweapons, it also reported continu- ans affairs committee that "by ing American gains In tho "Tact every standard of equity the bonus for air leadership. The committee U Justifiable." TV ealled tor efforts to "consolidate Certainly th GTs of Conflict T r these gains and push forward." Two had a precedence In the case THE AGENCY reporting la the of the Doughboys of World War I. chief government organization And, remembering history, "they for basic aviation research and, would not be too disappointed at consequently, should know what It early delays. Inasmuch as It took la talking about. quite a time for the World War I The committee dropped one veteran to obtain passage of a note, however, by bonus bill. THE AMVETS end th VFW pointing out that any nation that wants to make the effort can build were egreed that the rate of com"practical military airplane" able pensation for veterans should be to fly faster than sound. $3 a day for service In this coun"Superior-speeth report try. and $4 a day tar service overcontinued. "Is generally acknowl-- . seas. This would mean that a max,u t edged to be the most Important imum bonus- - would be 84,508, with single element In successful air an extra bonus for men who were attack and in defense against at- wounded In action. tack. Range also is important The The question of a bonus for men Rep. Dewey Short (R.. Me.) attainment of long range poses who have defended - their country joed - Impression of jives most difficult problem." Britain's Winston CharehlU ns in time of war la on of the most AND THEN th report's punch difficult with which a people may be rehenrtee for hie port to an ' line: amateur radio ahow being wrestle. There Is the vast gratitude "A In th case of the atomic and appreciation of service on th staged to Constitution Ban tobomb, America eannot expect to Mi hand, and on th other a conday February I. The ahow Is for the benefit of tbe American enjoy to exclualv advantage at ception of patriotism and duty, best It can only, plan by vigorous solidified moat often by lack of Heart association nnd wtU kickand timely research to atay ahead necessary funds with which to reoff tho organisations 1930 fund of any potential enemy . . . ward the warriors. campaign- - Attics Promises Cetter Socialism; - Amvets Support GI Bonus Proposals; U.S. Var Potentials Gains Resiled . mi r ULyt-th. ' f;" . bv a ever-recurre- 8,000-wor- hotly-disput- s. free-dellve- estl-mate- long-standin- g Winnie's x sy (f V) upj By BILLY th e On - and GI BENEFITS: More Refunds?, America's GI's might be to for that he would be defeated, and his another refund on service life Intax demands may have been in the surance. manner of a challenge to congress. According to an announcement Since then Mr. Truman appears to by th veterans administration,. It have meDowed In his tax ideas. will take another look at th reThe proposal was made serve fund noptt year and. if a surby senate finance committee Chair- plus exists, the may get man George, a Georgia Democrat, another refund. who, at the same time, also called came THE ANNOUNCEMENT for government economy to erase as the VA was mailing out checks half thn enticlpated deficit. to million of veterans Little Chance Seen for Major Tax Hike .When e .top Democrat to President Truman's administration calls for a cut to fed' eral taxes, indication are that Mr. Truman original plan for a tax bike has been abandoned. When th President first proposed an increase to taxes, he was In a fighting mood. He had Just been elected to his own right ts President despite general opinion ar t tax-slas- h ROSE- - As slow rain l!s an empty upturned cup. Hold up your cup, dear child, for God to fill. He only asks today that you be dill. Grace Noll Crowell the Museum from Modemrt, and when he gets back he ia all agog-gl- upt from children, which your uncle hat been seeing all hia life. e. Fritda , ba tayt, 'to ba a Paintner, a man dont need perIs very spective. Wbat be needt it guitouching, says Charlie. Ts here on tars. A picture can ba a piaca the sidewalks the soul of the East fruit or a chair with one leg Side trying for some kind expresmakes no differenca to long as sion. Some day should be a real in tba comer it a guitar, paintner to draw up the neighborSo, for the next week he is hood. " painting guitars Moon Over Stanton Street with Guitars, Baby Pn "WELL, LIKE YOU KNOW, with Pushcart with Guitars, and even a find out something absolutely hairCharlie to think Is to do something picture. Guitar with Guitar. is next The racing. This Van Cook ia all his he going crazy. night life selling one picture for few to the settlement house and Joining A FEW WEEKS later aa THEN, measly doUars, but now when he's a art class. And to the room Is the crow flies, Is opening In the dead and cant eat, his paintings to a on a kimona a fat girl sitting MetropoUtan for 50 centj a show la worth 30 million. No wonder he platform, and the echolara ere hold- from a Frenchman Van GUck, is cutting off his ear and they got ing out their thumbs and squinting Van Goldberg, something to drag him to a asylum. with the eyes. Van Gogh? 1 suggested. " Draw exactly what you see, "Your uncle mills and mulls for "Whats the difference so long as says the teacher. youre healthy," said Aunt Frieda. a few days and then he la making When CharUe la coming from the a decision. Frieda, he says, it "Half hour later, when the teachwhat museum he Is saying. Today I doesn't pay a man should be like er comes for a The Fiction J'M GOING TO GET EVEN with that man if its tha last thing I dot" Ina Carlton'a eyes were blazing, cheeks flushed. T presume, aald Marlene Dale, "that you refer to Boylstone famous bachelor, Phil Bacon? "You know very well whom I meant You were there. You saw him snub me? Right in front of all those other girlsl Oh, I can still see their hideous, laughing faces!" Marlene sat down on the edge of the divan. Youre a little idiot to act this way, Ina. And you're not playing fair with PhiL He snub you. didnt He 3M!nutl n,erly trealed you as he does all the other girls to town. We all like him, we'd all like to know him better. The fact that he's trying to stay a bachelor until he gets his real estate business built up, doesnt Justify your anger. This from her best friend, was small consolation. Ina began to scheme for revenge. Secretly she loved Phil Bacon. A Idea cam abruptly. It took form slowly, bnt by the time she had reached home, he had formed a definite plan. Early the next morning Ina entered the office of Phil Bacon & Co. Phil, good looking, friendly, greeted his visitor warmly, though with a certain reserve. "Good morning, said Ina brightly. "Im Ina Carlton. Perhaps you remember that we were Introduced two days ago at Mrs. Whipple's party. "Indeed I do remember. Miss his own 30 million. am strictly a From now on, I realist and making pictures with cash value A like Grandma Moses. Which I am signing Grandma Moishe. "Next day Cbarlia it going to taa our butcher. 'Im going to By paint a murial on your wall,' ba tayt, 'a wbola panorama all binds tucculant meals. Will be good Richard H. Wilkinson for tbe cash register.' Schloomp says, What I got to lose, and so CharUe paints him s m uriel which he calls by name, the PhH smiled. "HI get to touch Ina ran up the drive. Phil turned Spirit of Meat When it is finished, with my prospect today. And, he at sound of her cry, left his com- Schloomp ii saying when he sees looked deep Into her eyes, "Im panion and came to meet her. your uncle he knocks out his eye." mighty grateful to you for this op"Was it that bad? I asked. "Phil Mr. Bacon! Don't let him portunity, Miss Carlton." A man could go bankrupt from, Don't! You'D be arrested." buyl Tm glad, laid Ina, "of tha op- She was breathless. "1 wanted to such a picture, said my Aunt portunity to help you. get revenge because you snubbed Frieda. "In Herman strictly Kosher store, your uncle is painting on TNA LEFT the real estate office me, so I I Phil stared at her. "I don't be- the waU nice cuts Rinderbrust, and went to search of Marlene. chuck steaks, first-clas- s plucked , , lieve I understand. She felt the need of congenial comBut In the middle is the pany. But Marlene wasn't home, "Dont you tee! Father doesnt chickens. and ao she strolled out on the Men- own this place! J merely said he Spirit of Meat holding a you should excuse the expression don road. Her thoughts were disdid so youd seU it and get to Virginia ham. turbed. trouble with (he real owner. It was a mean, silly trick. Im sorry. The seriousness of whst she had done, now that her anger Phil's relaxed. had cooled, began to develop to "Why, Im glad yon told me, her mind. After all, she thought. Ina Miss Carlton. And about It was only her own selfishness that snubbing, too. I realty that prompted the idea. wanted to know yon better; bnt well. It didnt seem posBy the time she had reached the sible that such a pretty girl old colonial house, Ina had about would be interested to me." made up her mind to swallow her EflSCBEI "But but then you havent sold pride and confess to Phil. She shuddered at the thought, the house? By INEZ GERHARD and then suddenly her heart ceased "Well, not exactly. I bought It BERGEN has what many beating. Phils roadster waa to the myself a week ago. That man you pDGAR a man longs for, an outlet for drive. Moreover, there was Phil see up there is my architect I was himself talking with a stranger to explaining to him some changes I a side of his character that otherwise would be buried. Bergen isrt the front yard. wanted made. funny; CharUe McCarthy. Mortimer Snerd and the other Bergen-creatcharacter! are. Bergen is Charlie is the rudest perpolite; WEEK'S LAST son on the air. People look for- SSWORD h features ed PIIZILE 2. Particle ACROSS 3. Kettle L Apple seed 6. Gifts to 4. Fool 5. Fortify charity 6. Meadow 8, A fold to 7. A publicathread 10. Harvest tion 11. Saying 8. Pinnacles 12. Sorcery 11. Sheer 14. Girl's name 13. Container 15. Hawaiian 16. Grampus 20. Ever bird 17. ConsteUa-- . (poet.) 21. Epoch , . tion 18. Muaic not 23. Of an 19. Congeals empire 22. Goddess or yon this Van Cook. Supposing 1 sell, maybe, one picture for five dollars during my lifetime entire, and then when Im dead and gone the pictures la worth 30 million. By the time I am dead and gone, you will be likewise dead and gone, so who gets the 30 million? My brother. Why should that loafer get my 3D million? Let him go out and make IDA'S REVENGE Corner "Don't V alia. When CharUe comes borne mad, I tell him, Let sleeping dogs stay sleeping. But you know your uncle next day he Is going uptown to sidewalk, like always, 1 a all chalk-mark-s kinds cratch "Be He knows your Srength is spent; He knows how long The road has been, how weary you have grown, For He who walked the earthly roads alone. Each bogging lowland, and each rugged hill. Can underhand, and so He says, Be Still, And know that I am God. The hour is late. And you mud red awhile, and you mud wait Until lifes empty reservoirs 611 up "What's up? I asked. "CharUe ia hiding to Brooklyn with his brother," said Frieda. "Hiding from what? "From Herman Schloomp, the butcher, who la telling how be is going to knock out your uncles eye. "What did Charlie do to your uncle has done, he begins Schloomp? "What didnt he do!" said Frieda. making noises like busting. On "But better I should tell it to you to Charlies drawing board is a picture of a thumbnail sitting on top a big sequins. . . . "So happens last summer your pencil. uncle and me, we are one after"Tbit it a clast in drswing, not manicuring, tayt tbt teacher. noon taking the Taka your businatt someplace air on Delancey Street j ftrong." "If you can come quick, my Aunt Frieda said over the phone, "come quick. Your Unde Charlie is in trouble. Half an hour later I waa in the flat on the lower East Side where Frieda has been keeping house and hearth for my unde for the past 30 years. d, DOWN EAR child, God does not sa today, Art Is Long but Life Is Short, Full of Lumps and Black Eyes t SIMMERING For One Who 1 Tired BROADWAY AND MAIN STREET see? doesnt own this plare! It was a mean, silly trick, Im sorry." Carlton. Is there anything I can do?" tones were disHis business-lik- e couraging. "Yes, there ia. You see, w have a piece of property an old house out on the Mendon road. Inst night father decided to dispose of It and asked me to drop to and tee you about the matter." Phils eyes shone. Miss Carlton, I believe I can dispose ef that prop-ertfor you within two days. A man waa in here yesterday and asked about it. Do you think 810,000 would suit your father? "I think," aald Ina, "that would be fine." y discord " (Gr.) 25. A shade of rod 28. Silent 28. Moved with speed 29. Weakened 32. Stitches 35. Topped . 37. Close to 38. Ventilate 39. Water god (BabyL) 40. Lever 41. Govern 44. To form 46. Narrow roadway 47. Golf term 48. Great quantity 49. Period of time DOWN L Snlpelike shore bird ANSWER n 24. Takes supper 27, Encoun- tered 29. Mark of a wound 30. Gazelle of Arabia (poss.) SL River 3fnaai3aEB GO BE HI-- IN sIIsMaInlJ (Scot) 33. Less cold 84'. Boil on eye- - - - lid(var.) Crazy (slang) Brazilian city 42. Antelope (Afr. 43. Born 45. Spawn of fish 40. No. SO - BERGEN AND MCCARTHY ward , to tuning to on CBS Sunday nights to hear him say the kind of things theyd like to say. Bergen is kind; the Bergen Foundation lends- money to student nurses, without interest, to finish their training. He also maintains 12 scholarships to speech at Northwestern university the school where he couldnt finish because be had not quite enough money. - For a scene to Goldwyns "Our Very Own Ann Blyth was to be Ucked on the cheek by Rags, a shaggy canine. He did fine until it came time to kiss Ann; heartUy disliking the makeup she wore, he refused to have anything to do with her. Trainer Jack Pack solved the problem by rubbing her cheek with a chunk of beef and Rags performance was enthusiastic. Lou Steele was Just visiting th Paramount studio when Hal WaDIe spotted him. Steele was given a screqn test which resulted In a supporting role In "September Affair: WalUs jaw the rushes and put him into "The Furies. |