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Show f AGE TWO THE WEEKLY REFLEX i T E Peace Planners Emphasize EF WHERE THE YEAR'S Yi A C T - FOOD CROP WILL GO INeed for Orderly ' D' Day -- CIRCLE A9 12 ARMED HOME FRONT FORCES By BAUKIIAGE JVnn Analyit and Commentator. Next ington Irea 8. Veterans eredlt for old age and survivors' insurance on the basis of service ln the armed forces. 6. Opportunities for agricultural employment and settlement for a limited number - of well qualified men. But no dumping of men on farms simply because industrial employment is not immediately available. weeks release ef "Wwb DlptC will be written Quebec, where Btokbar covered the EL K. history-makin- g Reoaevelt-Cburcheon ferenoe for Western New paper Union and Its affiliated news papers. WNU Service, Uhlon Trust Building Washington, D. C. As ths plans which received their final approval st the Quebec confer encs start turning from Ink and paper to moving men and machines, ths thoughts of other planners turn toward another zero hour D day. Ths war is not over by sny means d but people who realize that you cant wait until It rains to prepare for a rainy day know that you cant wait until the sun comes out to buy your summer clothes. D day Is as Important as M day. Demobilization is as big a Various problem as mobilization. plans have been worked on, non has been perfected. The President has offered one. The Republican party will offer another. Industry wfll present Its program. The administration, whoever Is at the helm when peace comes, will have a heavy responsibility. The National Resources Planning board has already made a report expressing its opinions on a plan drawn up by a respecial committee on post-wa- r adjustment which, at least, gives us a point of departure. Re-Traini- Program ng TIME REQUIRED hard-heade- ment 1 Already industry is offering plans of its own but it cannot be expected to do the whole Job. One suggestion is that government loans be made to industries turning to peace-tim- e pro ductlon in proportion to the number of men such Industries employ. ' Business cannot take over the burden alone. In 1839, we were at peace although we were making a Plan Needed Now lot of war supplies for the Allies. ' The board points' out that victims Then 4.1 million workers were emof the war are already coming back ployed in munitions making. Eight and the time Is ripe. Only the other and millions were workday, I went through Walter Reed ing on farms or agricultural purhospital here and saw some of those suits. At the end of last year, the victims. Saw photographs of the workers in war plants had more conditions In which they come back than doubled. They were 10.5 miland others showing what medical lions. In agriculture, unemployment skin has done tor them. I also saw has not greatly changed, comparathe workshops where wounded men tively speaking; farm workers are being rehabilitated, fitted to take amount to 8.9 millions. But the men tip work which, in spite of their in the armed forces more than douhandicaps, they could learn to do. bled. In the same period the unThis plan emphasizes the need for employed had decreased from 8.7 an orderly demobilization. It is im- millions to 1 million. (Some of these portant to get every man who can w shall always have with us the be spared from the armed forces, lame, the halt and, of course, the the moment he can be spared with- lazy.) But it is estimated there out threatening the nations security, were 900,000 persons Jobless and deback Into civilian life. I know how serving work in July of this year. There may be points to the comglad I was when 1 got out of uniform Into civvies after the last war. mittees plan to which objections But the report emphasizes that will be raised. It is not offered as a working drawing, merely as a still more Important than speed is basis of discussion, but how much We not order in demobilization. better such a procedure is than the only Want the men out of the armed policy after the last war when the services; we want to get them into soldier was a football and where abilskills and peace services where each tried to vote more ities can be fully recognized, uti- dollarscongress out of the treasury without lized and rewarded. That is the rhyme or reason; money which thesis of the planning board. didn't provide Jobs, which in many Responsibility for the placement cases, pitifully failed of its purpose, of veterans in industry is acknowland in others simply filltd the cofdiviedged by the fers of the bootlegger and the shark sion of the selective service system and left the recipient nothing. under the selective service act The selective service system is not perof a Broadcaster fect but considering the Job it had to Diary Over the land, the Victory gardens do, it has worked out in a manner are in their rich yields to bringing that Is a triumph of the democratic a who probably never many person method. Draft boards are groups worked as hard physically for his f neighbors who pass upon each And before. supper probably never registrant and on that basis, select had more fresh, sweet and luscious or reject him. The same system will vegetables. back into his the old soldier Job put But I wandered over a farm reif his old Job Is there, and if he can that was crying for rain. I cently fill It But many had no Jobs. Others for one reason or another wUl be un- couldnt help thinking, as I pushed able to fill the ones they had before through a wood lot beside a shrunkthe war. These cases must be taken en stream, stained brown from the yellow leaves that carpeted it. how car of. all the living things were anguishBoard a Principles ing with thirst. Twigs snapped unBusiness has been shuffled and der ones feet like dry bones, there shifted about Just as the men them- was an ugly growl instead of a hapselves have. It may be difficult to py hum from the insects it seemed s could get man and Job together. The that only the tough problem Is intricate but the. com- survive. Not far from the stream mittee has tried to lay down certain where the earth in the bed of a spring was still damp, one cricket principles. Here they are: 1. Three months furlough at the was singing gratefully but ' there end of the war at regular base pay were few of his fellows about. not to exceed $100 a month, plus Leaves on tall weeds hung to the stem like a flag at half-stafamily allowances. on a L Beyond that time, if necessary, day when no breeze stirs, one flower stood out In a spot unemployment insurance for 26 weeks for those who register with of color, t looked like a very sleepy Ci government employment servlittle girl, her damp lo'cks glued to ice. her face almost concealing her tired I. Special aid and counsel regard- smile. 1 wish 1 could 1 thought: ing readjustment and compensation. stay 4. Special provialpn, including tuihere until the rain comes singing tion and allowance, for the continu- through the leaves, wetting cracked ation of education Interrupted by the lips of the peeling furrowV I bewar or to follow a special course of lieve I would hear a real hymn of training. rejoicing go up. 3 ( love-nes- 3 Each symbol represents 10 man hours of work psr acre Planning More Trouble for the Axis t-- v-- r 5 G 1 - 1r i -;' c- . -- A . r, ' - i 0 ,' l - r six-tent- blue-bottle- ff Prime Minister of Canada Mackenzie King, Britains Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and President Roosevelt at Qnebee for conferences. The attendance of officers from the Pacific area was mentioned as Indicating new operations there. Europe was expected to be a major subject as Allied armies were reported poised for an Immediate Invasion of Italy. Brendan Bracken, British Information minister, told newsmen that after Hitlers defeat the foil weight of the British empire will help destroy the Japanese. Helena Survivors After Kula Gulf Battle RUBBER DELUGE the office of the rubber administrator are beginning to wander what they can do with the hundreds of thousands of tons of synthetic rubber which will come from the new plants next year. It seems a little late, but they are now facing the elementary question of whether or not the tire companies can handle the vast quantities of synthetic rubber. The greatest amount of rubber ever processed by the nations rubber companies in one year twas 840,000 tons. But next year we shall have nearly one million tons to deal with. Obviously, the present facilities will be Inadequate. But the problem Is aggravated by the fact that tire manufacturing machinery baa been knocked down and stored away so that rubber companies could convert to production for the war. Instead of tires, they have been making rubber boats, balloons, tank treads and life rafts. . Thus we have the problem of finding new plant space In which to bring that machinery back into production, and the further problem of creating entirely new productive facilities to take care of the increased quantities of rubber which will be available for manufacture. Officials in e CKILLFULLY designed that can be worn to innumerable places for all its simplicity. Immensely flattering. two-piec- Pattern No. 8483 Is In sizes 12. 14, 16, and 42. Size 14 takes, with material. short sleeves. 4 14 yards 18, 20; 40 38-in- Midriff Frock. UOW the junior 1 well-defin- Few maps of the world show the location of Solomons Island, Maryland, a pinprick in Chesapeake bay. Locally it la famous only for its fishing and the fact that the steamships Leviathan, Mount Vernon and were laid up there to rust in deference to private shipowners. Since the war, however, Solomons Island has become an important naval installation, and the navy department recently arranged for the shipment of some airplanes to Solomons Island on an aircraft carrier built tor the British in a West coast yard. While the carrier was going through the Panama canal locks, London radioed asking its whereabouts. Were on our way to Solomons Island, replied the carriers commanding officer. Why are you going to Solomons Island and where is it? London queried in amazement. "Get in touch with the embassy in radioed back the Washington. shipa commanding officer. After some anxious moments, London learned in code that the carrier's commanding officer had not mutinied, nor was he going to the Solomon Islands, but to the U. S. naval base at Solomons Island, Mon-ticel- lo ed ooo Pattern No. 8463 is in sizes 9. 11. 13, U, 11 takes 314 yards Grape juice frosting is delicious 17 and 19. Size and different. Put three table- material. 9 yards braid or Due to an unusually large demand and spoons grape juice into a pint current war conditions, slightly more tiro then one to in stir one and bowl, Is required in filling orders (or a lew at a half cups of confectioners sugar the most popular pattern numbers. Send your order to: till mixture is thick enough to spread on your cake. b ric-ra- 00 SOLOMONS ISLAND crowd lovei frocks with midriff section. This one is so colorful with dramatically placed contrasting details. . SEWING CIRCLE PATTERN DEPT. 149 New Montgomery Street San Francisco Caht Enclose 20 emits hi coins (or each If your kitchen is small, instead a table have a shelf that may be let down out of the way when of not in use. pattern desired. Pattern No. ............ OOO Size Name Address Water spots may often be removed by drying the spots, then or rubbing them with a finger-na- il When you see news photos at he edge of a coin; or by rubbing off duty in camp or bsoldiers he spot with another section of notice how the material and pressing the arti- ehind the battle-line-s often see them smoking a youll cle under a damp cloth. reason a cigarette. Theres good for that. Army officials say that Hulls of lima beans make good cigarettes are an appreciable soup if they are put through a in maintaining morale and coarse sieve or colander. The pods the soldiers themselves add that cook quickly, and are rich in their carton of cigaettes from home ii taste of the bean. What brand! always welcome. fac-ta-r OOO oo ts, d plaints about the loan policies of the Smaller War Plant corporation.. One example given the senate committee was that of, the Riverside Boatyard company of Miami, which tried to get a loan of only $10,000 from the Smaller War Plant corporation to complete a war contract After being turned down, the company, got the $10,000 loan from a private bank within 24 hour. As a result. Senator James Murray of Montana, chairman of the senate small business committee, la planning some close scrutiny of the Smaller War Plants corporation. tight-fiste- Keyhole Shaped Bath Tub Heals Heroes ' ww s Y V. n I Vv ' by Bauhhage MERRY-GO-ROUN- In Britain, about 150,000 tons of The French Academy of Arts and timber, salvaged from' bombed Sciences has decided not to nomibuildings, have been reflnlshed and nate any new members for membermad into crates and boxes for im- ship until the war is over. J r" portant war uses. A private citizen recently was f With German wat nerves some- paid 400 when she brought a triple This bath tub shaped like a keyhole Is one of the many modern what frayedjai-tn- e edges, the Nazis damage suit against a retailer for scientific devices being utilized at the massive nalloran General hospital, are conducting a politeness cam- overcharging her two cents on each N. Y., to rebuild the health of American fighters returned Etaten Island, to ease the of and irritation four dozen eggs. The settlement paign get from the battle fronts. The bath shown here is designed t aid ha the Germans to be nicer to each other. was made out of court restoration of leg and arm muscles. , Two-Piece- r. one-thousan- yellow- i Smart Well, sales rvcords in Post EWater the compost pile occa- xchanges and Canteens show that sionally to keep it in a moist con- Camels are. the favorite cigarette dition. When the pile has cured with men in all the services. Though there are Post Office re "lor a sufficient length of time to strictions on packages to overseas decompose thoroughly, fork the ile through and through so as to Army men, you can still send Camels to soldiers in the U. &, lave all the material well mixed. and to Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen wherever they are.-A-dv. Should the clothes closet become moldy, air it with an electric fan. An electric lamp kept burning for a time will help dissipate the BUY ASPIRIN Qua moisture. tiuk can do more for you than SL JosO Aspirin. Why pey more? World wf Maryland. seller at 10c. Demand St. Joseph Asxna. blankets over a line with a Hang half or a fourth on one side, and SMALL BUSINESS BLOW-U- P A blanket The governments program for the without clothespins. Earth Slowing Up relief of small business is headed dries quicker if two lines near The earth is gradually slowini share the weight. in its rotation, with a consequent for trouble when congress recon- together Squeeze water from the ends oc- lengthening of our day amountin venes next month. At secret sessions of the senate casionally and shake the blanket to to about of a small business committee, headed fluff the nap. ond per century. by Senator James Murray of Montana, small business men comThe USS Helena, a cruiser, helped sink two Japanese cruisers and plained about their inability to get three destroyers during a naval battle In the Kula gulf, but was sent to the government loans for war contracts bottom while working on another destroyer, according to her captain, and while billion of Charles Purcell Cecil. Total enemy losses were five destroyers and four dollars of government money is belight cruisers. Survivors of the Helena are shown answering roll call ing shelled out to hig corporations. after the battle. The senate committee heard com- -headed BRIEFS Washington, D. C. CHINESE BLACK MARKET If you think the U. S. Black Market la profitable, take a look at operations In China. A fountain pen costs $10,008 Chines currency in Chungking. Even with the Chinese dollar worth only five cents this la $500 In U. S. dollars and a lot o dough to pay for a fountain pen. You can also understand why U. S. fliers load up with lipstick before going to China. A lipstick brings $5,000 in Chinese dollars in Chung king. Ibis Is about $250 in U. S. currency. e This Is also why has sent a certain amount of silk stock Ings, champagne, perfume and other luxuries to Chinese war lords. They are sent to counteract similar Imports by the Japanese which have a very undermining influence on a war lord worried over maintenance t. of his lend-leas- Similar provisions must be made for war workers as war industries close or change over. Meanwhile, the government will maintain centers where assistance and retraining for civilian Jobs can be arranged. In order to prevent a too rapid atof industry, a tempt at change-ove- r moderate policy of continuation of war contracts some of which can be continued in the national good. Of course, nothing can be done permanently to stabilize the labor situation without a rapid expansion of peace-tim- e Industry toward a goal of full. employment. It is well understood even by the most fervent of government planners that private industry and not the government must eventually furnish the employ- TO RAISE LEADING CROPS id " WiJTERNSS SEWING W-- Planning Board Report Envisions Reintegration of Men Into Services Where Skill, Ability Are Recognized. Thursday, September Kellogg's Com Flakes are an excellent wartime meal , , , any time of day. Quick to fix ... extra good ... nutritions they save time, work, fuel, other foods. D c Just before Frank Tinsley, former press aide of the British Supply Council, left to Join the Royal Canadian Air force, he wrote the Penn"As a British sylvania railroad: subject who has lived in the United States for 14 years, mostly as a newspaper man with Reuters, will you grant me one favor on leaving this grand country? Wifi you let me ride in a locomotive cab of one of your trains to New York, on my . . . Tinsley left way to Canada? Washington in the cab. CORN FLUKES kaOocY i. 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