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The Berkshire Eagle from Pittsfield, Massachusetts • 2

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The Beafahirc Evening Eagle, Phtsfield. Mm. Friday, Aujrngt 20, 1943. wo Sgt. Farella Beef Supply On Increase Sen.

Bridges Says Doctors Fear Socialized Medicine Retallick Looks to CONCORD, N. Sen. Postwar their tiara essentials in compliance with a War production Board order banning nonfunctional trim and frills and restricting styles and colors. The order intended to assure an adequate supply of knit outerwear for the duration, also Included headwear, mufflers and gloves. Furbelows designed to embellish the feminine form such as pleats, tucks, numerous pockets and big sleeves, on sweaters and puffing, shirring sashes; and lacing on bathing suits -will be eliminated.

Wo mens sweaters must be made in one of seven basic models. Gone will be fly-front sweaters, double-breasted models and reversible. Out are shoulder pads, twin sets. "I intend to weigh the evidence presented, but I am convinced that such a plan should be approached with caution. Under this measure the government could hire doctors and establish their rates of pay, set fee schedules for services, establish qualifications for specialists and de Cold Shares Feature Trade Market Has One Of Dullest Days In Months NEW YORK (UP) Strength in gold shares featured aa otherwise irregularly.

lower market for stocks in one of the dullest sessions of the year today. Buying of gold shares was predicated upon disclosure that posi Council Head Is Candidate For Re-election BOSTON (AP). Prospects of Massachusetts householders obtain- lng red meat lor Sunday's dinner went brighter than In several weeks, John J. Doherty. OPA district rationing officer, reported today after a survey of Boston packers.

Doherty said packers reported that they had received larger ship- ments of live cattle for slaughter than they had in the previous thre weeks. Supplies of lamb, pork, mutton and poultry also were ported fair. Tp really grand. In no time at all, everyone in town had fathered around. Your nephew was awfully proud that his cousin from Arcersca had come to see him.

I am sure that if they had known 1 was coming, they would have had the band out. I couldn't even stay to eat a dish of spaghetti, for which I had been yearning. Next tune I go you can bet that 2 will have seme. I inquired about Isnello -and I think that the next time I am up around there I win find it. The only difficulty that the roads are in bad condition from bombing.

Your town is one of the cleanest I have seen in Sicily. In comparison with other towns it ha been bombed very, very little. As a matter of fact, not enough to speak of. Now that the Americans are in possession of the Island, the war is over so far as they are concerned. They can start all over again.

I gave them your picture, but you will have to send me, some more because they are in such demand. They were surprised at It was very difficult driving be-9m use of the blackout 1 brought them couple of eases of food, cisarettes, matches nd candy. They are getting tuoaz well sad are happy but know they win appreciate the food. I told year nephew to divide within the family. He fare me a cheese, fresh loaf of bread, some egp and a nice bottle of Marsala wine.

I met a Mrs. Levardi's (Mr. Patrick Levardi of 61 Howard Street, this city) niece and at Mr. Ruggereilo's nephew. I also me; one of Cirri tos and four or five cousins of mine.

I did not see Francesco Romano but I met his cousin. Everyone asked about relatives in the states. The way they treated me was termine the number of individuals! for whom any doctor may provide Putting postwar rehabilitation service. It could also determine aJHas the city's main objective in the Ditraruy what hospitals or clntfas next decade. Council President can provide service tor patients, Frederick D.

Retallick. of 92 Styles Bridges today declared that soaae doctors in the armed forces are fearful they will return home to find socialized medicine in this country. I The senator, in a statement, said this view was expressed to him by a large nunii)er of Amy physicians on a recent tour he made of military establishments. He asserted that their concern was due to the Wagner Bill which calls for extension of social security to provide medical care by the government by means of increased payroll taxes. "Everyone in this country wants adequate medical and hospital services for all.

But this bill proposes to revolutionize the present set-up of health and medical protection in existence today, which after all has done a pretty good job. It would require expenditure of many billions of dollars annually at a time when Americans are being bled white and the financial integrity of this country is "The present American health Center Street, today announced his tassels and "pompons." system has increased the length of lire and reduced the death rate. candidacy lor re-election as a coundlman-at-lafge. He has been in. and out of the Council Chamber tions of the metal would be en-, hanced through proposed revisions to the United States postwar monetary stabilization program.

Mcln-tyre Porcupine rose 1 1-2 to 45. Homestake gained 1 1-4 to 39 and Dome Mines firmed 7-8 to 21 3-4. Thousands of clinics and hospitals are privately supported. The Blue Cross, a non-profit hospitalization service, has more than 12,000,000 subscribers in the country who are making provision for their hospital needs through small monthly payments -in ways adapted to their communities. Other metal shares were little how, big you have grown.

They changed. Southern Pacific held unchanged at 27 after opening at 27 3-8. After the close yesterday "Socialization of hospitals and remember when you went away you were very slender. Sgt. Farella' home is in Niagara Falls, N.

but he was brought up in this Jjis father. Joseph doctors would wreck' this system, which is available to almost all the people in this country." directors declared a dividend of $1 "FIX IT III and Send Me Farelia, moved to Niagara Falls about 20 years ago after serving as a mamtenace gang foreman for the BSBJJBSBJBSBBSSMBKjMF'y Er 4 sj sv sssssssssssssssmL. g-rjjgj-J WVm 99 the a share on the stock. Other rail issues were narrowly changed. Bethlehem firmed 1-8 point, while U.

S. Steel eased 1-4. Chrysler sold off a full point to 78 1-2 but General Motors held unchanged. Rubber shares were easy, while chemicals had a slightly firmer undertone. Utilities were Negro Editor Again Deferred I NEW YORK (UP).

Aneelo Pittafieid Electric Company. He speaks a perfect Sicilian dialect, therefore gets along easily on the Italian island. Mrs. Bernardo lost a son. Pvt Herndon, 23, editor of the Negro Anthony Bernardo, in an accident in London.

England, last year. Quarterly and former member of about steady, with Engineers Public Service 5 1-2 preferred up frac New Subsidy Food Plan In Offing Will Be in Effect Before Congress Convenes Washington (ap. Ranking the central committee oMhe American Communist Party, has been tionally to a new nigh. Air line stocks were mixed. Sugars weak Firewood Gets Ceiling again deferred by his local draft board and Col.

Arthur V. McDer-mott. New York selective service director, has again appealed the ened under the lead of Central Violetta which sold off 1 7-8 to IS 1-8. Wilcox Oil and Gas was up LOS ANGELES (UP) It isn't going to be so easy from now on to keep the home fires burning, especially in the fireplaces. The OPA has just set ceiling prices, both wholesale and retail, on firewood.

No thrifty person would think of using-those words he would inquire first about the cost. Yet, many people borrow money without finding out in advance how much it will cost them. At the Agricultural National Bank you know that you are borrowing at reasonable rates. No service charge, no investigation fees, no extras. around a point.

Following is a selected list of stocks traded today on the New classification, it was revealed today. McDerxnott protested the board's ruling that Herndon is 2-A because he is indispensable to the Communist literary publication. Herndon was classified 2-A May Eucalyptus got a retail price ceiling of $26 a cord and oak $28, York Stock Exchange: Alaska Juneau 5 Ude- Fred D. Retallick Dealers may charge $1 a cord extra if they stack the wood for a purchaser. officials predicted today that the Administration's new cost of living subsidy plan will be in operation before Congress returns next month but it will be necessary for the lawmakers to provide the wherewithal.

since 1913 and has served the city in some official capacity under 10 and granted six months' deferment On July 22 he was reclassified l-A because of McDermott's first protest. The local board reopened his case when Herndon seven mayors. complained he had not had time to submit evidence. Am Can S3 Am Tel 155 Anaconda 25 Beth Steel 59 Borden 28 Cons Edison 22 Gen Elec 36 Gen Motors 52 Inti Nickel 30 14 Mont Ward 48 NY Cent 16 Radio 9 Socony-Vac 13 Stand Oil NJ 57 Because existing subsidies were Personal Loan Department spared the congressional ax only Boon 111 Farm Help To through a presidential veto, the expectation had grown here that the $7.95 Suits Coats Dresses Girls' Coats Styled Right Priced Right ROBINSON'S 301 NORTH ST. Administration would Sidestep fur Get Extra Gas I agree," the Council president said today, "that the nation's big problem today Is the winning of the war but next in importance, as far" as the cities and towns are concerned, is a well organized and financed plan to take care of the boys returning from the fronts and war workers, who will find themselves without jobs, when war plants have to revert to civilian manufacturing.

"As head of Mayor Fallon's postwar committee, I can say that we already have made a good start in that direction. Before this war is concluded Pittsfield will have a light colors ilighlly higher 0 ther subsidies without an okay by Congress. BOSTON The Boston OPA 1 United Corp However, since James F. Byrnes. Agricultural Motional Bank at Pittafieid office announced today that persons Going to school? Got a date? Choose who engaged in harvesting opera director of war mobilization, has promised a substantial cut in the cost of living, other officials let it Un Gas Imp 9 US 52 Westinghouse Elec 94 Woolworth a 39 tions on commercial farms in Mas sachusetts would be given extra gasoline rations to meet the extra transportation demands.

be known that a new subsidy plan is about to be unveiled. While details are highly secret, it Is estimated the cost to the gov However, the OPA added, persons six-year rehabilitation program second to none and besides giving Dobbs new parasol mushroom brim with leather trim. In fine felt, Dobbs-sized to your head. New fall colors. Millinery Salon, Second Floor England Brothers so engaged should employ alternate ernment will range from Sweaters Down To Essentials WASHINGTON (UP).

Manufac means of transportation, if possible. "As long as you can show your ration board you are going to work worK to hundreds of men, the city will have effected some worthwhile and needy improvements," Mr. Retallick, a member of the J. H. and F.

D. Retallick firm, plumbing and electrical establish in a commercial agricultural estab turers today prepared to strip sweaters and bathing suits down to lishment, the announcement said, "your ration board will grant you extra gasoline needed'v" Germans Grab August SALE I THRILLING VALUES IN EVERY DEPARTMENT and Be Sure and Shop Every One of Our 31 Huge Floor Reductions on Sun Porch Furniture England Brothers ooo to over 51,000,000,000. Apparently, the present meat and butter subsidies will continue on then-present 1 per cent basis. The new program is expected to deal largely with vegetables. Potatoes, for instance, seem a likely candidate for government-financed price reduction.

One official who should know suggested the new program "will contain a little of everything," meaning direct subsidies, government purchase and resale-at-loss operations, and other devices. The idea is for the government to buy all or nearly all of a crop at a handsome price, to encourage maximum farm production, and then to resell it to the trade at a price that won't break the consumer's back. ment, first went into the city government in 1913 as a member of the Common Council from Ward 5. He served with that body in 1914 and transferred to the Board of Aldermen for the next two years, serving as chairman in 1916. The next three years he was a member of the Board of Public Works, was its chairman in 1919.

He came back into the government in 1934 as a councilman-at- French Guns i Dramatic Becoming, Dutiful By United Press The London radio said today that German occupation authorities had ordered all Frenchmen to turn in any firearms in their possession, invoking the death penalty for violation. large, served two terms, was beaten in the fall of 1937, but -came back two years later to regain his seat. He was elected president of A Paiis broadcast was quoted as the City Council two years ago. saying that no penalty will be ap gsasV? 3SSSI While admittedly a variation of direct subsidies, this has what many Finely woven fibre on hardwood frames Chair $7.94 Rocker 8.77 Settee 15.77 Choice of blue, white, red, green and tan colors omcitus regaro as special advantages. Take potatoes as an exanmle.

The government not only wants to Workman Gets A Quick Wash LOWELL, (AP). Twenty-one-year old Arthur Sylvester was drawn accidentally into a huge blanket washing machine at the Merrimack Woolen Corporation plant today and was dragged out hold down the price but wants to regulate consumption to prevent temporary shortages such as occurred this spring when some re gions ran out before the new crop plied if rifles, hand grenades, explosives and bombs "known to-he in the possession of many Frenchmen" are surrendered by Aug. 24. Million Members In Biggest Union DETROIT, (AP). Dues-paying membership of the world's biggest lhbor union, the United Automobile, Aircraft and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (CIO) passed the million mark in July.

George F. Addes, international secretary-treasurer, reported today. The July total, the union official said, was 1,077,947. came in. If the government again, apparently uninjured but well soaped.

He was taken to Lowell General Hospital for observation. f. bought the whole crop in the first place, it could control the resale so as to stretch the supply until next year's crop comes in. By buying the whole crop, It Is also believed the government would be able to eliminate black HAT FEVER fSSJW 1 1 BOOK CASES Solid Hardrock Maple. Adjustable Shelves $13.95 Other Book Cases as low as $.88 Sufferers Learn about Har-Ex.

Hundred! happily surprised by Har-Ex' speedy, lOng-luUnf. palliative relief of symptoms; often in JO minutes and laat I to noun. Xaay to uaa at borne or work. Just take eapsnlea aa directed. Don't wait, get Har-Xx dollar size at drug-Slat: obtain daya of comfort or get money-back.

If druggist can't supply nub dollar to Har-Ex H-T, Clinton. N. J. markets. Klein, Started With $600, Left $33,000 NEW YORK, (AP).

Thirty- New Fortress Made From Two Wrecks LX5NDON. One of the new Flying Fortresses, "Flying Fit and eight years ago a Polish immigrant Ready To Fight," has been made We Don't Want Your Watch WE KNOW YOU NEED IT. That's why we are working many, many hours a day to catch up on all repairs. Patience, please! dress cutter with an idea for a "serve-yourself" system of selling August Lay-Away Sale of Blankets women's ready-to-wear clothing in vested a modest capital of $600 and captured the Imagination of New York's feminine public. out of tjwo crippled "Forts" that straggled into an advanced depot of the United States Eighth Air Force recently, it was revealed yesterday; The nose of one was shot away, while the tail and rear-end of the fuselage of the second was badly damaged.

Mechanics took the undamaged parts of both machines and ultimately produced a new bomber which is now ready for operations. Samuel Klein, whose Union Square $1 DOWN and as little at $1 A WEEK See Our Blanket Cheat Specials establishment of S. Klein opened a new field in the retail dress trade, died last Nov. 16 at the age of 56. Accountings filed in the Surrogate's Court yesterday showed he left an estate in excess of $3,500,000, and Radioman indicated the net would be about Continued From First Page Short of Cash? Buy Clothe on Generous Credit $1,500,000 after deductions.

The idea of S. Klein the proprietor preferred that simplicity of gave them sulfa pills. The navigator seemed in a bad way so I gave tnie was to permit customers to New Fall Dresses Arriving Daily in Our Budget Shop him a morphine injection according L3fflBfi taxe aresses from the racks, try them on and pay in cash. By 1914 the business was boom-in to S100.000 annuallv. As its 4 BEACON BLANKETS $14.95 with each set a free blanket chest EES fame spread, Klein added more space, until it occupied a huge section of Union Souare.

At the time to. the directions in the first aid kit. Then I went aft again because the Zeros were all around us." "The turret gunner was still blazing away," Carroll went On, "but he was bleeding from facial wounds. Then the pilot called for oxygen because he'd climbed about 17,000 feet. I found only one bottle un-sm ashed and took it to him because I figured he was the most impor- of his death the annual business 188 NORTH ST.

was hitting $14,000,000. Sturdy Maple Occasional Furniture ftBuu man. SALE 11.98 LADIES' WHITE PUMPS. Formerly $2.85 per pair, reduced to per pair Attention compelling frocks with that subtle, knowing touch that will win acclaim from your critics and many an admiring glance from your masculine public! Smart enough to be chosen for your important First Fall dress flatteringly right for occasions when nothing less than the best will do. We've a whole series of these eye-appealing beauties made with dfsermingry feminine lines and destined to play a leading role in your Autumn wardrobe.

In velveteens, Jerseys, wool mixtures and rayon crepes. Juniors', misses', women's and half sixes. Old Colony or modern Maple. Reduced for our August' sale! Buj for gift giving or to smarten up your own home. ONE LOT OF LADIES' STEINWAY $2 85 and $3.85 OXFORDS, small Per pair "The pilot had trouble finding the course home, so I propped up the navigator to study the maps and he told me what to tell the pilot.

The copilot was sVtxmped over his wheel, so I hauled him back with the navigator but he rallied and insisted on returning to his seat. "The pilot never seemed, to lose confidence. Nearing home when knew we would have to crash land, he asked whether we preferred to bail out or take our chances, i We stayed aboard. We had to work everything by hand. "I was still cranking the flaps down when we landed.

I guess my first aid wasn't so hot I used a sweat shirt to bandage the copilot and I wanted to put a tourniquet $2.48 $2.48 LADIES' MOCCASINS MEN'S AND BOYS' MOCCASINS Per paid 12.98 ne MEYER STORE, he Budget Shop, Second Floor BERKSHIRE SHOE CO. 283 North Street Opposite YMCA 297 North Street Phone 7277 on the navigator but, I didnt have Smato release it every 15 ma-tesTSEke the Instruction book save.".

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