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Show 'JO PAGE TWO MILITARISTS FIND No More Licking nipi i mmhihwh1 W m V I ' , 1 a j J - d, long-rang- e ' ma-chin- What to D so-call- 2.000-poun- d A Feller reached Bob Bound for a flight over enemy territory, these three British musketeers' of the air head for their bombing plane. Equipment includes oxygen masks, telephone apparatus ; parachutes and machine guns in addition to their death-dealincargo. the same. The United States army August lifted an 11, load air corps, for example, uses demoli- to 33,000 feet Inasmuch as it was tion missiles of 23, 50. 100, 300, 800, not carrying gasoline for a long 1,100 and 2,000 pounds. flight the load would be less In case It were assigned to a distant, Explode ea Impact The fragmentation bombs, which mission. Smaller aircraft carry proare similar to an artillery shell, are portionately lesser loads. Like aerial bombs, construction usually much smaller. They are designed to explode on impact with of marine mines by different nations the ground, hurl splinters over wide follow somewhat similar patterns. The mines, usually loaded with areas, and are usually employed only in raida on personnel such as several hundred pounds of high exr troop concentrations. plosives, are designed to sink even The size of the bomb load depends heavily armored warships. Thus, on the lifting power of a plane. One their explosive effect on merchant of the United States army's huge,' ships usually causes destruction in "flying fortresses" last even! of contact the . vacated Oze Simmons, Bebs birthday fat ne way disrupted the calm routine ef the Feller, family ea the farm at Van Meter, Iowa. Mrs. William Feller, attractive mother ef the pitching ace, didnt get at an excited about the event. Te Bob's friends la Van Meter he's the same popular, likeable lad who left home three years are te write new pages la the history of baseball. Though Bob Is one of the best known ball players la the game today, It Is generally conceded that he Is Just starting a career which will rank him with baseballs Immortals. Her ar a few of hi achievements before he reached mans status: In 1938, at the extremely advanced age of 17 be struck out 17 Philadel- - Iowa's former great Negro back, is now playing for the Paterson Panthers In the American FootLou Gehrig ball association hall of1 Into baseball! voted may be fame and Rogers Hornsby and Rube Waddell are likely candidates . . . Northwestern and Yale ar two schools barring portable radios from the stands. They cause too much confusion , , , A head linesman covers more than four miles working a single football game, pedom, Ohio State football eters show teams have averaged about 48,000 spectators per game in the they have played under Coach Francis Schmidt . . . Bowling pin spots are 12 inches apart, measuring from center to center T7TA Texas high school g ame played on Friday, October 13, was decided when a play er wearing No. 13 dropklcked .the thirteenth and winning point . . . Emmett Crowe, the last of seven brothers to compete In athletics at Notre Dame, is playing professional football with the Columbus, Ohio, Bullies. 40-od- d Fattern 22Q These patches youll be 4 , i A-- yur quflt; illustrations; ya Send 15 cents in coimw pattern to The Sewing dlecraft Dept., 82 New York, N. Y. Please write your tuatl dress and pattern wimber eSJ CLOTHESPIN HOSE . mm ary 9. Flees Exile Granny Fox, Angry at Reddy, Decides to InvestigatejTrick -- WILL you pie se I dl me if a young in to an elderly women !irl theintroduced tecond time if il it the older womens piece to ocknouledgo the etiuint ocquointence? In terving, doet one piece end remote from the left, or piece from the left end remote from the rightf MISS A. O. T. Answer Whenever you are intro- duced a second time to the same person, Just say, "How do you do7M and dont embarrass the person introducing you by calling attention to' It However, if the introducer should s!y "Mrs. - Doolittle, have you met Miss TowneT you would say, "Oh, yes, how do you do, Mrs. Doolittle, I am glad , to gee you again." A good rule to remember is to serve and remove everything trom'the left except the beverage. " PhjlMe B.lmonL WNU Service. Toe' Quick fer Dentist MENOMINEE FALLS. WIS. Mrs. John (Grandma) Becking, (7 d, years-olusually pulls her own teeth, but she had to go to the dentist to extract her last one. The dentist deadened the nerve and then asked Mrs. Becking, "Does that still hurt? . She touched it gingerly and then gave it a quick yank, extracting the tooth herself. , NEVER uncomfortable tn his mind. He knew that by this time everybody In the Green Forest on the Green Meadows, ardbnd the smiling PooL and along the Laughing Brook knew how he had put his tall between his legs and run with all his might at the first glimpse of the - strange creature-whichad rolled down the hill of Prickly Porky straight at him. And he was right everybody did know JL and everybody was laughing about it Unc Billy Possum, Jimmy Skunk, Prickly Porky, and Peter Rabbit had seen nlm run, and you may be sure they told everybody they met about it and news like that travels very fast It wouldnt have been so bad if he hadn't boasted beforehand that If he met the strange creature he would wait for it and find out whaf it was. As it was, he had run Just as Peter Rabbit had run when he saw it nd he had been Just as much frightened as Peter was. Now, as he sneaked along trying to find something to eat for he was very hungry he did his very best to keep out of sight Usually he is very proud of his handsome fed coat but now he wished that he h s j ' ff FELLER Greets Sister Marguerite could, get rid of IL It is very hard to keep out of sight when you have bright colored clothe a Presently Sammy Jays sharp eyes spied him as he tried to crawl up on the young family of Mrs. Grouse. At once Sammy flew over there screaming at the top of his lungs: Roddy Fox Is very brave when there's no danger near. phla batters to tie the major league single game strikeout record. During that season ha won flvt games and lost three. , Oa April 24, 1937, after fanning 11 mea la the first six tnaingx, he suffered an arm Injury that was te plague him throughout the balance But when there Is, alasl alackt bo runs away In fear. ef the season. However, be wea nine and lost seven, twice striking out 12 Yankee. Later that same season he put dewa 18 Boston Red 8ox by the strlke-ea- t route. Reddy looked up at Sammy and snarled. It was. of no use at all now to try to surprise and catch any of the family of Mrs. Grouse, so he turned around and hurried away, trying to escape from Sammy's sharp eyes. He had gone only Fears that Ham Amin El Hussein I, former grand mufti of Jerusalem who recently escaped ' from exile, may start n new terrorist campaign were expressed by government officials. Tho mufti, now tn Iraq, Is held responsible for the Arabs campaign of terrorism. anti-Briti-sh much put out about something. "What is this I hear everywhere 1 go about your' being a coward?" she demanded sharply, as soon as he put his head out of the doorway: Reddy hung his head and in a very shamefaced way he told her about the terrible fright he had had early that morning and all about . the strange creature without legs, head or tail that had rolled down the hill where Prickly Porky lives. "Serves you right for boasting!" snapped Granny. "How many times have I told you that no good comes ot boasting? Probably somebody has played a trick on you. Ive lived a good many years, and I never before, heard o! such a creature. If there was one I'd have seen it before now. You go back into the house and stay there. You are a disgrace to the Fox family,- - 1 am going to have a look about and find, out what is go' ing, on. If this is some trick, theyll find that Old Granny Fox isnt so easily fooled." T.W. Burg. WNU Service. Tho next season he established a major league record by fanning 18 Detroit batters, though he lost the game 4 to L Two other records were established when he struck out 28 batters In two consecutivt games; 38 batters In three consecutive games. He won 17 games and lost IL la 1938 American league fans were quick te acclaim Bob as the here ef the game, la which be allowed only one kit in 3H iaaings. He relieved Tommy Bridget, who had loaded the bases, aad forced Arky Yaughaa te bit tat a doable play. Daring the season he fanned 248 batters, the largest aumber tlace Walter Johnson struck out 202 la 1912. He won 14 games pad lest only nine. Feller is by no means the fastest pitcher ot all time. Some ball players swear that Jack Wilson of tha Red Sox throw's a speedier baH Others claim Van Mungo has more speed. At their prime Lefty Grove and Walter Johnson pitched smokier balls. But Bob ts plenty, fast even his critics will admit that All-St- trying to find a place where he would be left In peace. But nowhere that he could go was he tree from those taunting voices. Not even when he had crawled into his house was he tree from them, tor buzzing around his doorway was Bumble Bee, and Bumble was humming: Last month a story came out of New York Intimating ha would retire from the ring after n championship defense next summer and open a riding club and restaurant on the outskirts of Detroit GUT OF SOlft Chances are the champ win stQl be swinging fists for a couple ot year. He would like to make a tour ef Europe before hanging up his gloves. In the event that ha retires as undefeated champion he would be the second man to achieve this ambition Gene Tunney was the other.' In addition ha would be the first of his race to accomplish the -- one-side- d " ' I a the toe - . Best Wend beat friend, said "Your son, "is the ene whs caaicih; de what you know you tc do. t ',,r 4 hr ( W KHwtuk, game champimm awl ft DO YOU LACK TWGHUsU! By NED DAY National Match Game Champion S'2S55: tow Win, mimal mmtk nm? aa aa aotataatfaf bowling am borttj.) tokfft saz-- Mt ary hi Brail or taWata BeaZd 1 aad fl JL , J !!, All for Fwa fa The desire for desk that la laid aside t 3 Tacitus. , the wise. fZi8'V r, Baaq Bob U y- I.Am.M.torrar UP W WNU cant play baseball with fish pole, nor can you hit home rum with a football. You must have the proper "tools of tha trade" to be proficient In any sport A bowler needs a g bewL lag ball, a comfortable pair of bowl tag shoes and a bag which allows for the convenient transportation ef Good Counsel Tor arms ve . ofa P abroad, unless J there Cicero el at home. weO-fittln- r ta-ee- 5Z2S& two-bo- le COUNTERPART OF HU3IAN AILMENTS FOUND IN CROPS - a ewmtehB Tfcae fair. prlee. Oat NX Tahfets todav. BOWLING Made Easy too-narro- w tell-tal- McO It aet iaHekt.il. Mat tel aad tto aarebaaa r- CHICAGO. Growing crops suffer from nutritional diseases which are the counterpart of rickets, scurvy, pellagra and beri berl among human beings, a report by the Middle West Soil Improvement committee sets forth:With crops, as with human beings, these diseases which threaten health and life are caused by a lack pf vital food elements and by dedieL" the cadence on a Ili Ova wothriiisa. i ntW ptiUtlatnii vi MU OraasiAliaOiaM LimSSI M.L a to constantly Improve. He has, and has alwavs had, a remarkable abil-Uf and understand1 his own UM.biQ,ftil. UktihoS4'w4nMinaM"nB' Is selecting your ball, choose clth-e- r problems, and a willingness to apthe or three-hol- e to himself the solving of those ply sphere, depends, .upoawblch. feels -- moot problems. In natural year hand. Next sToli Culike altogether toe many pUg. er a era, hes always eager, to learn. H a ' xpxa. kai, tod, the ability to see the -hack ot the box score To determine the proper tpan. soil improvement report declares. nitrogen develops a streaked, yel"With crops, as with human be records. Ho haa tost games that place thumb la the thumb hole to low flash like human leaf. The yellowing starts at Plants, beings, cure for diet deficiency pleased him more than victories. the depth desired. Then lay hand mgs.cthe Even la victory he to not satisfied flat co tha surface of distress signs when defi- the tip and progresses along i the lies in providing fertilizer the ball, with ' food containing ciencies in dietjnenace their exist- mid rib. When com is starving, for the correct with himself, always feeling that the middle finger extended over elements plant the - potash, the edges of the leaves are properly balanced ence. to insure vigor somewhere or ether he eeuld and finger hole. The knuckle Joint of the should-h- ave From the experience of the crop scorched and a spotty, yellow ous. healthy. done hltor, d extend aboutOne-quar- farmerrmayde-termin- e streaking tpfCadfovertfiem. The "30 game" stamp which ter inch sentials for soil fertility are nitro the Inside edge of the past Tria how the lack of important .Minions of dollars were lost this gen, phosphorus and potash. Each Spekker placed on Bob two finger hole. This allows a Utile room season plant foods in their soil spelled the year, as In the pash from wheat and has a job to da None can do it for manipulation. go may be a reality in th If th right difference between profitable yields oats which lodged because ot a lack all by itself. The healthy amount of play has been allowed, couple of years. developa and poor, unthrifty crops. of phosphorus, potash, or both of ment of the And you can be sure that he pencil will Just fit between the palm plant is dependent oa will "For example, corn which lacks these elements, all three.of the band and the ban. have earned every game. "actual executions for witchcraft in Salem and nearby New England -iart vic including Giles Corey,-th- e Late that afternoon old Granny tim of the delusion, who was pressed Fox called him ouL and it was very to death between stones on his re clear to see that Granny was' very fusal to plead guilty or not guilty. "Tw dZZZ. Sa Dangerous Curve's 1? Bumble, grhmble. rumble, hum I Reddy surely can run some. ftelrfd Marais ar Batters know full well how fast serves up bis pitches and are fearful ef digging ta at the plate and ef being aet te knock the ball ever the fence. Feller la wild, and ne of his wQd pitches la Ckely te brain a batter. . HU speed, coupled with wildness, make him the most teared pitcher la the league. Salem Witchcraft Executions .He has alwtys studied hlmsolf, According to El C Nevins "Witch craft in Salem Village," there were determining what be must learn It was Tommy Tit the Chickadee. Reddy. couldn't think ot a thing to say in reply, and so he hurried on Presume Ability Men who undertake oust bit things, even in a regikn ought to give.ua ground b sum ability. Burke. trick. Fan 18 Batters DeeT dee. deel Oh, me, me. met Some folks can talk brave And then such cowards be. - 1 Month ol Cooqk Drape it 1.1 - BOB a little way when a sharp voice called. "Coward! coward! coward!" It was Chatterer the Red Squirrel. No sooner had he got out of Chatterer's sight than he heard another voice. It was saying over and over: Rev. Walter Dworeckl, Camden, N. J., preacher, sentenced te die In the electric chair, la getting another chance te prove his Innocence. Th pastor will appeal his sentence, given him when he was found guilty of plotting the murder of his daughter, tVanda,- who was slain by a strangler who testified Dworeckl hired him to commit the crime. He Is shown .receiving a. final embrace f rom bla daugbler, MHdred.' The appeal automatically postponed the execution date, originally scheduled' for the week of November 12. , U Witk a LUDENS 5fi What tha dusky leather pushers future plans are remain a mystery. haa been anHis freor rather rumored, nounced, quently. But nothing ever oomea of y' - akot-- M Dear-retireme- nt "Serves yon right for boasting," snapped Granny, t , 'a:'Ay-V- Convicted Pastor Fights for Life . - By TIIORNTON BURGESS In all his life was Reddy ' Has a oU plocitod you. dotkmptol Ley a LuOee1! m year teocuo. Ae k bmIu, cool oieoOnl vapor rm tolpe peeetmte etosged oe. I paaeafee witk every kraatk ea keipe adieve that "dothaepia aeael" Louis Is scheduled to defend his championship against Arturo Godoy hi Madison Square Garden Febru-- d ! J gram of Block; accurab pieces; directions for 5 pions service, has a way ef making him change bis mind. New !' surprise bed of pansies grown.1 Pattern 2282 coatais, ly. IMMEDIATELY after Heavyweightof Louis disposed title bout a few Bob Pastor in weeks ago he announced he would not fight again until next September. The Brown Bombers plan seema to have gone slightly awry. Mika Jacob!, New Yerk promoter, who has exclusive rights to the cham- V J are Apply Dusky Work Horse 000-poun- d - four-motore- ban- tamweight title , g -- qi weight title defense Lesne-vic- h against Gus , , , The New York boxing commission has recognized Lou Salica as top challenger for only recently, the Iowa farm boy haa been doing a mans work f&r the Cleveland Indians since ha waa 17 years old. Baseballs most publicized youngster, who had to take time off from the major league to return for his 21. But high school diploma. Is Just the pitchof veteran a already hes er's mound. I High-spee- Veteran Feller Can Celebrate; He Reaches 21 THOUGH 1 M V Bnghten Youij) With AppU . rejected a Billy 13 fight with Bob Pastor too rapbecause he U losing weight heavyhis for light idly la training By ROBERT McSIIANE AERIAL bombs and sea mines . . CONN Bombs, Mines Twins of Destruction Vital Factor in Modern War Strategy the most potent scourges during the World war are an even r more Important military factor now, J t v I I : 4 r. in the view of military experts. w ' n k The use of bombs by the German '. air force played a dominant 'role ""'V in the swift conquest of Poland. f Great Britain and France are der pending on mines as a vital part of their strategy to stretch a sea blockade that will bring about the eco nomic collapse, of Germany. In both weapons world powers have made major strides in development since the World war. Experts believe that prolongation of the present conflict will kdd still (USMAIL further to their perfection as agents of death and destruction. Twe Types ot Bomba Used. I multiengined bombing planes, for example, now carry loads of huge demolition bombs totaling from 8,000 to 10,000 pounds on flying missions det , to signed cripple strategic centers T or Industries. Broadly speaking, military power! employ two types of bombs In modern warfare demolition and The demolition fragmentation. This Mailomat does away with the filled with TNT, are deold U. S. cuitom of stamp licking. bombs, to signed destroy property and miliDesigned and manufactured by a such as factories, tary objectives e postage meter company the air railroad stationa and bases, has been Installed 4n the gen forts. In office. New eral York city post They are usually equipped with section of coins In the proper slots fuses so that after being time .stamps the letter automatically predropped they can penetrate before paid. exploding, thus Insuring greater destruction. Some are fixed so that they explode on Impact with an object Sizes of these bombs, which are guided tb their destination by "fins" similar to the BY PHYLLIS BELMONT feather on an arrow, range from 28 pounds to 2,000. A bomb, experts believe, has sufficient demolition power to accomplish terrific damage. Principles and sizes of bombs used by the leading powers ar i broadly Sport Shorts has S peakirtf of Sports two-wi- de ftage-to-tbnm- b jarJS strssrssSyt: ike ajata Pn aaaaklittry. Anger-ahoul- nt 1 - j (Released by Weatera Newspaper Union.) . S2XSZS3Z e eeason-fust-elose- d, ( MI-- "?37 ereeoM c T 0toe a There abo! too Imtiml ZZZ t- -i to Inr met vrC. t- o- I |