Show FOR THE KIDS Toys for Christmas Feature Reflect Arts Toys for Christmas 1950 will reproduce in detailed miniature every phase of peace-loving America's industries and Although some toys are keyed to Juvenile interest in atomic jet propulsion and miniatures of U.S. army and navy playthings designed to determine aptitudes and build careers in fashion agriculture and chemistry dominate the new toy Cowboys will lead the toy gun and holster although the war headlines have inspired an Increase in play uniforms and nurse costume Santa's toy pack will equal the record The peaceful possibilities of research are stressed In this new atomic energy lab It Includes a workable Geiger a cloud chamber that makes visible the paths taken by alpha particles speeding at more than miles per and a fluorescent screen that shows atomic radioactive material The set Is guaranteed ers' of the past three years with greatly improved assuring parents peak play value for their Assistant Santas are advised to shop early for specially wanted as widespread shortages are expected in many popular lines because there are more than children of toy age 40 per cent Increase over pre-war and manufacturers face shortages of many basic This estimate on prospects was given by Arthur M. president of the Toy Manufacturers of the U.S.A. volume In 1950 is expected to equal the record sales of the past three years which have been around manufacturers' said Inflated plastic and rubber toys take the spotlight this a youngster punches an inflated clown who will always come back for on the opportunity offered by the 40 per cent increase in the number of children of toy age as compared with pre-war manufacturers have utilized the latest research and manufacturing methods to produce more ingeniously varied The new showings of books and hobby equipment will offer parents more for their money of increased play tested age interest and better durability than ever Increases are noted in the number of adapted to children under a market which increased 48 per cent since 1940 Cowboy carters Intrigue girls as well as boys this Several million cowgirls are reported to be enthusiastic wearers of Western regalia complete with lariats and two-gun Juvenile firemen will get a thrill from a new model fire engine with a four foot ladder A car set with a Jack and wrench and removable wheels and tires ves Junior a chance to try his hand at Catering to ranch minded a new sidewalk bike features saddle bags and a rifle carrying case and holster in black leather with a smart white For the there re convertible four-wheel the extra wheels are removed after child learn to |