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Page Four MM Second Antelope Hunt In 42 Years Planned SAN ANGELO, July 21 Game Commissioner Frank Jones of Marfa and Gordon Stewart of Junction confirmed dates for Texas' second antelope hunt in 42 years as they meet here Friday with department aides. The wily antelope will be hunted on six days, Oct. 1 and 2, 4 and 5, and 8 and 9, in the range country west of the Pecos where pimrods killed 290 last fall- Special permits will be required. The commissioners retained the six-day Trans-Pceos deer season, Jvov. 19-24, inclusive; revised the quail season west of the Pecos to Dee.

1-Jan. 16, and banned the killing of mearns or crazy quail. Fifth Cracks Records In "Spaghetti Bowl" FLORENCE, Italy. July 21 A powerful Fifth army team, favored to win the second annual Mediterranean theater allied track and field championships, called the "soldiers' Olympics," cracked most of the meet records at "Spaghetti Bowl" today but the defending Xorth African zone team took the lead in points at the end of the semi-finals. This paradox occurred when the North Africans bagged first and second in the gruelling 5,000 final event of the day the Fifth army went pointless in the event in which only seven of 14 starters finished the grind in 97 degree heat.

Jig Spring Herald, Big Spring, Texas, Sunday, July 22, Defense and Bonds Hints (Continued from Page I) desire for International peace, but stressing German armed equality with the of En- rope as an Important basis of that peace. While Hitler, three years from power, ranted about tearing up treaties, the German ambassador in Washington complained about Germany's military Inferiority Imposed by the Treaty of Versailles. At that time, he didn't get to the point of demanding revision of the Versailles arms clauses, however. He took the stick by the other end and pressed for disarmament by everyone else, stating that Germany's policy" was "equality through disarmament." A state department release described American relations with other countries in 1930 as "cordial and little marred by tension or controversy." Red Cross Swimming Courses Postponed Red Cross'life saving and swimming classes, scheduled to have started here Monday, will he postponed pending an instructor replacement, it was announced Saturday Harold Holmes, who was to have instructed for. the boys' classes, resigned as swimming pool manager to be with his wife, who is ill.

The pool will reopen Monday with Hugh Cochron as manager, it was announced by the city. "EAT RIGHT REST RIGHT" And see your physician when you are sick. And see us for your drug needs anytime. (Two mighty good drug stores with many years behind them and hi front of them) 217 Main Petroleum BIdg. Going Camping Out CAMPERS' SUPPLIES 16'xl6' ARMY TENTS $28.50 These tenis have been repaired and sewn neatly and are In Rood condition.

Just the rlpht size for a family or camping out party. METAL BOXES $3.95 Suitable for outdoor ice box, camp equipment, storine food. Comes with 2 handles for easy handling. ARMY CAMP STOVES $2.95 ARMY BLANKETS, new $3.95 Individual 4x7 ft. SPECIAL WALL TENTS $12.95 BED ROLL $7.95 CAMP STOOLS 95e Don't let these pesky things keep you iwake MOSQUITO BARS $2.00 Covers the col complete For kcepin? fishing tackle In METAL TOOL BOXES 95c BABY TTPE HAMMOCKS $4.95 Hunting knives, metal mirrors, army knife, fork and spoon sets.

Come Hovm and look our stock over, you can find just the things you need for your fishing trip. BUT HERE! EVERYTHING SAVE MORE! GUARANTEED! ARMY SURPLUS STORE 114 Main Telephone 1008 Gallorette Steps KflHSailS Launch Drive To Build Ike Memorial Ahead Of Favorite NEW YORK, July 21 L. Brann's giant filly, Gallorette, stepped Into the three-year old picture today by winning the $50,000 Empire City handicap after having watched the colts and geldings beat each other week after week in the races that decide the division title. Pavot, William Jefford's juvenile champion of a year ago and today's favorite despite a miserable showing a week ago, set all the early pace and still was a head in front as the field of 11 hit the head of the stretch. Gallorette was taken to the outside of the leader on the turn, got to the front and reached the finish line three-quarters of a length in front to reward her backers among the 42,760 spectators with $8, $3.50 and $2.90 across the board.

The time was 1:56 Joseph Dl Georglo's Post Graduate moved into third place before the mile and three-sixteenth test was half run and held it all the way home. Farmer Fails To See Why Can't Find Wife To Answer Ad GRANTSBURG, July 21 on' a western Wisconsin farm became lonely for Arthur Blrnstengel so he advertised for a wife. Modestly listing his attributes of health, strength, regular habits and average good looks, he inserted the following in the Burnett (Wis.) County Journal: "Wanted: Maid, widow, grass or sod, who Is free to love and marry, rule her own life, who understands children and would make a successful farm wife; she must be under 42 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds; who is healthy, truthful, frank, industrious, democratic, of good habiti, even temper, intelligent, with an open mind, understanding heart full of love and likes home and children. "I have a boy of 4 (now 5) who needs a mother, and I need a partner and pal." That win last September, and ilnce "I haven't found the rlirht party yet," Birnstengel wrote his congressman (Rep. Alvln £.

O'Konskl (R). In the letter made public today, the 43-year-old farmer inquired, "I read where there were 2,300,000 women between the ages of 20 and 34 without a Chinaman's chance of marrying. If that is so where they?" Birnstengel still Is wifeless but it's not for lack of enterprise. He wrote O'Konski, "I have tried matrimonial clubs and papers but they are after the mazuma, or you (jet a list of women who want city life." Tropical Storm Dies Down In Intensity NEW ORLEANS, July 21 UP) The weather bureau said tonight that the tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico had decreased in intensity and was attended only by fresh winds and a few scattered squalls. All storm warnings were ordered down.

Carrying winds estimated at 35 to 45 miles per hour near the center, It should strike the Texas coast Saturday night In the area between Port A a a and Palaclos, the U.S. weather bureau at New Orleans aaid in a 3:30 p. m. (CWT) advisory. "Precautions should be continued against heavy squalls, reaching as high as 55 miles per hour from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor.

Tides will be considerably above normal in the area where warnings are displayed," the advisory said. At Aransas Pass, on the mainland across Corpus Christi Bay from Port Aransas, boats moved into storm harbor, and other storm precautions were being taken. At 3 p. m. a northeast wind with a velocity of 24.2 miles per hour was recorded at Port Aransas on Mustang Island.

The tide was ncreasing and the barometer reading of 29.88 was falling. The barometer at Aransas Pass recorded 29.85 and was also falling. At 1 p. m. a wind velocity of about thirty miles an hour was reported at Aransas Pass and the tide was medium high.

ABILENE, July 21 Proud Kansans from near and far today launched the Elsenhower memorial foundation movement designed eventually to erect here one of the principal shrines of World War II, honoring General of the Army Dwight D. "Ike" Eisenhower, and American armed forces. An integral part of the foundation's memorial will be the Elsen- hower home where General Ike and his five brothers grew to manhood, tilling the adjacent acre of ground for pin money in their youth. The home still is occupied by Mrs. Ida Eisenhower, 83, the general's mother, and she will occupy it for the remainder of her life, when it goes by gift of the five living brothers to the foundation.

The state charter, for "the national foundation to honor General Dwight D. Eisenhower and the United States armed force," -as filed today at Topeka, with offices here. The jrators are Kansans wide- in public life in New Kansas City, Lawrence, Topeka and Abilene. The sponsors reported that General Eisenhower had promised to give the foundation all his war souvenirs for a museum here, and others will be accepted. Plans are for a war memorial, museum, meeting place for veterans and a small auditorium.

The Eisenhower home will be accepted as It stands, including the furniture used by the family for more than fifty years. The Week (Continued from Page 1) Several Divisions In Redeployment PARIS, July 21 A summary of U. S. divisions being shipped to the United States for leaves and ultimate redeployment to the Pacific war theater: Second and Fifth Infantry some uniti have landed in the United States, the rest are on the high seas. 13th the high seas.

Ninth army units sailed from Le Havre today, the main body is at the port for July shipment. 20th units sailed from Le Havre July 14. the main body is at the port for shipment July 24 and 25. 28th units sailed from Le Havre July 14, the main- body at port for ihtp- from Moss Creek lake, which is only a few Inches from the service spillway. During that time the lake level actually hai rained for the reason that water In still running; down the draw and out of MOM Spring! at around 1,000 gallons a minute.

That means about a million and a half gallons a day Intake. One juvenile who got off on the wrong foot by calling for other people's baskets at the swimming pool is to be given a real chance through the generosity of a locijl woman. She ii to finance his trip to Boys Town, where Father Flanagan said he would be welcome. County commissioners court spent three lively days last week when a sufficient proportion of those sent 1,200 notices of valuation increases en me. to protest.

In most the raises stuck. When the chamber of commerce has its membership barbecue on Aug. 14, a special guest will be Rep. George Mahon, if present plans work out. The congressman arrived at his home In Colorado City Saturday to spend a two months recess In his district.

Speaking of the chamber. E. Chrlstensen sent in a $50 check out of appreciation for the organization prosecutior. of the vet hcs- pital application. tlty officials Saturday (hat no official word had been received conceralnc a request fri.ni the Veterans Administration for the hospital site.

However, the matter her. been tcrnod over to the VA real cU.itc nico- tian, nnd It Is bclnc pushed for farly action. The Howard County Free ry has experienced plenty of use during the first six months of the year. Registered readers averaged eight books during that time which Isn't bad at all. It would be better to broaden the number of registrants.

Right at the moment the difficulty Is finding new for constituents, both young and old, to read. Farm labor unit plans are complete and bids for the fireproof structure may be asked soon. While 10 family sections may 'not sound like a lot, it must be remembered that it is merelv an overnight stopping point while placements are being effected. The structure will be one of the best in this part of the state. SHEEPMEN PROTECTED WASHINGTON, July 21 Sheepmen who have contracted to sell their lambs may be protected under the just-passed producer- subsidy bill, Senator Robertson (R-Wyo) said today.

The billjiro- vides for payment of a subsidy direct to the lamb producer, rather than to the packer. TO UNCOVER GUILTY BUENOS AIRES, July 21 Cesar Amechino, Argentine for- elgn minister, told newsmen today, that "all necessary measures" have been taken to "uncover those guilty" of flooding the city yesterday with handbills derogatory to U.S. Ambassador Spruille Brad- ment July 24 and 23. 30th units cleared Le Havre yesterday, the main body Is at Reims. 35th units shipped from LE Havre today, the main body is at Reims.

4th arriving at Reims. Senate Approves US Entrance In World Food Organization WASHINGTON, July 21 THe senate shouted approval for United States membership In the United Nations food organization today, thus forging another bond of International cooperation before it takes up the United Nations Charter next week. During an hour and a half of debate, Senators Revercomb (R- WVa), Willis (R-lnd), Bushfield (R-SD) and others expressed some apprehension as to how far this country was committing itself. But when the resolution for membership was put to a vole there was no request for a roll call and no "nays" were audible after a chorus of "ayes." The resolution commits this country to contribute $625,000 to the first year's operations of the organization which grew from the international food conference held at Hot Springs, in 1943. It authorizes a contribution of up to $1,250,000 annually Twenty-three other nations, including the United Kingdom an'd China, already have accepted membership.

The organization's purpose Is described as studying ways to improve world nutrition. Senator Austin (R-Vt) assumed the job of steering the resolution to passage. Senate democrats sat back and left the whole discussion to the republicans. Austin said the resolution accepts no obligation except contributing to the fund. Services Planned For Mrs.

McMahen Services will be held at 4 p. m. Monday at San Angelo for Mrs. Annie S. McMahen, 74, mother ol Ray (Red) McHahen, Big Spring.

Mrs, McMahen died suddenly from heart attack Saturday morning at her home in San Angelo, She had resided here from 1932 tb 1930. Surviving are five sons, Ray McMahen, Big Spring; J. M. McMahen, Harris McMahen and B. F.

McMahen of San Angelo; Earl McMahen, Port Arthur; and one daughter. Mrs. Sam Jones, San Angelo. She also leaves eight grandchildren. SAX YOU SAW (T IN THB HKHALD Navy, ODT Irked By Army Travel WASHINGTON, July 21 UP) The senate heard today that both the navy and the Office of Defense Transportation are irked with the army and complaining that the return of soldiers from Europe has been speeded up without advance notice.

Swamping of transportation facilities was alleged. Chairman Mead (D-NY) of the senate war investigating committee said ODT Director J. M. Johnson had testified the army "brought 100,000 more than they told him they would," Mead also said Secretary of the Navy Forrestal "told us that he was not informed and that he thought it was some of his business." Both ODT and the navy declined to comment on the matter today. At the war department It was recalled that the army said yeiterday: "To assist the railroads in planning their schedules well in advance, the war department is keeping them advised of its estimated monthly load as far ahead as March, 1946.

"They are notified immediately of any changes in the estimates. On individual troop movements the railroads receive at least 72 hours notice, and in most cases they are given five to 12 days no- ELECTED PRESIDENT TULSA, July 21 William G. Skelly, Tulsa oil man and civic leader, has been elected president of the new home-ownership group which will operate the Tulsa Oilers baseball club when the Texas league resumes play, it was announced today by Grayle Hewlett, former Chicago sports editor, who will manage the new organization. AWARDED STREAMERS PARIS, July 21 (JPt- Two Ninth air'force fig'iter 48th and guarded Gen. Patton's exposed right flank during the Third army's historic sweep across France last summer, were awarded battle streamers today by Maj.

Gen. Otto P. Weyland, commander of the 18th Uc- tical air command. First Baptist Church Everybody's Church Sixth Mata The matter developed into quite a debate in the senate. Weather Forecast Dept.

of Commerce Weather Bureau BIG SPRING AND VICINITY: Partly cloudy Sunday with not much change in temperature. WEST TEXAS: Partly cloudy Sunday and Monday. EAST TEXAS: Partly cloudy, scattered showers extreme south portion and near the upper coast Sunday and Monday. Moderate to fresh easterly winds on the coast TEMPERATURE'S Max. Mln.

Abilene 93 87 Amarillo 94 66 BIG SPRING 88 67 Chicago S4 Drnvcr 62 El Paso 92 90 Fort Worth 64 73 Calves-ton B4 73 New York 91 St. Louis 67 70 Sunset Sunday at 8:50 sunrise Monday at 6:53 a. m. Rev. Dick O'Brien, pastor, will speak at the morning ant evening services, 11 o'clock m.

and eight o'clock p. m. Musical program will be under the direction of Eraeit Hock. Yousare cordially invited to attend both services. HEAR Raymond Kelcy On These Subjects Today 10:45 A.

M. Topic: "The Dangers of Drifting" 8 P. M. "If I Am Lost" Raymond Kelcy Located at Fourteenth and Main Streets THE REVIVAL MEETING WILL END TONIGHT Sunday Services out exactly at 12 Noon and 9 P. M.

CHURCH OF CHRIST Fourteenth and Main ITS HERE AGAIN Big Spring's 12TH ANNUAL COWBOY REUNION AND UGUST 2-3-4 and 5 Show Starts 8:45 P. M. 2 P. M. On Sunday $2200.00 CASH PRIZES You See All The Bare Back Krone Riding Saddle Bronc Riding Calf Roping Bull Riding Steer Wrestling Girls Contest Events Girls Contest Producers: Earl and Jack Sellers, Del Tex.

Sponsored by Big Spring Cowboy Reunion TELL YOUR PLAN TO ATTEND.

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