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V. TO STRESS DENSE NEEDS Authority Will Cite War Requirements to Sustain Point in Court. Br the Associated Press. BIRMINGHAM, February together a picture of the Government's war-time projects at Muscle Shoals as still forming a keystone in national defense, attorneys for the Tennessee Valley Authority indicated tonight that Monday the highly controverted power program would be presented in United States District Court here. The power program, on which the whole caee is based, has not figured thus far in T.

V. presentation of its defense, except as it related to other aims. Three Objectives Cited. In nearly six days of testimony, counsel for T. V.

A. has sought to show that the authority's program is aimed at three major objectives, navigation, flood control and national defense, with production of fertilizer and experiment and electricity only Incidental to the general scheme. Dr. Harry A. Curtis, chief chemical engineer of the V.

A today declared the Shoals plants were not obsolete. and in time of war could quickly be converted to production of nitrogen for ammunition and phosphorus for chemical warfare. Army officers yesterday testified that in future wan, phosphorus for smoke screens to hide troop movements would be an important factor. lVu on Commission. Under questioning by Forney Johnston, attorney for a group of pre- ierred shareholders asking that the T.

V. A. be restrained in its electrification program because of alleged unconstitutionality, Dr. Curtis said he a member of the Coolidge commission in 1928 that made recom- mandations for disposition of the property. In the minority report Dr.

Curtis testified he had recommended leasing the property to private Interests Under certain conditions. PARK TALK THURSDAY I Mrs. Herma Albertson Baggley will five an Illustrated lecture on the trees and flowers of Yellowstone National Park Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Interior Department auditorium. A field botanist formerly attached to the National Park Service, Mrs.

Baggley has completed a new manual of Yellowstone plants. She was the only woman In the Park Service, until her resignation last year, with the rank of junior park naturalist. Fatally Shot at Dance. CARTHAGE. February 16 Massey, 33, deputy collector of Internal revenue with headquarters at Joplin, died yesterday of a bullet wound received In a fight with Warren Swank.

Golden City nightwatchman, at a dance hall. Swank said Massey was drunk and attacked him when asked: "Brother, where are you from?" Ko charges have been filed. 4 The Palais Royal Invites You Street at Eleventh Telephone District 4400 The Costume Ensemble Features a Dress and Separate Wool Coat 16 .95 ITear your coat with this, or other frocks! Wear your frock with other costumes! There's a dressmaker touch about the Spring-like twin print frock of navy and white, with its soft scarf-like collar of contrasting red and white, and the youthful fitted, tailored coat is of wool. Palaie Floor Monday and I uesday to an important at 2 o'clock and at 4:45 in the afternoon (on the convenience of Government orkertt) Suits are big fashion news this Spring You are going to have a suit of some kind and here are the authentic and outstanding models tailored, casual, formal and elegant. With the suits will be shown all the accessories from chic hats to smart shoes all from our own comprehensive spring collections.

Models will be shown on living mannequins. Palais Floor February Sale of SILKS This specially selected group of silks and synthetic fabrics offers a wonderful assortment of the new spring weaves and colorings at one attractive price. All-silk Printed Crepe New spring patterns; light and dark and medium backgrounds. Silk and Synthetic Seersucker Plain colors; plaids and checks; very smart. 54-in.

All-silk Washable Crepe Flat crepe in light and medium shades. Celanese Taffeta In 25 colors; plain light and dark; also self color dots. All-silk Chiffons YARD These are In 25 charming colors. 2,000 Yds. Anti-Crease Voile QQ(J This ideal and summer fabric is shown in many en- iJlJ yd.

tirely new designs and exquisite colorings Eyelet Embroidered Batiste 59c and 85c yd. Pink, copen. white, maize, nlle, orchid, brown, navy and black. Palais Floor IMPORTED HANDMADE LINENS Fileterre Linens Handmade Hardanger Linene 1.98—18x36-ln. 2.98—16x36-ln.

Scarfi 1.49 price 3.95—16x45-ln. 1.97 4.50— 16x52-ln. 2.25 1.25—10xl4-in. Dolliee 2.75—18x45-in. ........1.37 3.50—16x52-in.

Scarfs 1.75 4.25—16x70-ln. Scarfs 2.13 2.75 Bridge 1.37 Dollies 29c 1.65—12xl8-ln. Doilies 82c Dollies 39c 4.95 Brldfe 2.47 Palais Floor Vi corsetiere and stylist, will present wear Foundettes Monday and Tuesday Miss Herzog will be in the Corset Section to show you the newest Lastex Munsingwear give youthful lines to all figures. Munsingwear Foundettes, $2 to $12, are exclusive in Washington, with the Palais Royal. Palais Floor Yes, here are the new spring colors in the weights you want Chiffon or medium service weight silk hose in those lighter and greyish tones which are what smart women seem to prefer this spring.

And they know the Humming Bird quality! All sizes. Palais Floor 85c 3 2.50 The Palais Royal Street at 11th TUNE IN at each morning to hear Caroline Baker tell of the vital new happenings in the fashion world. Large and capacious roomy enough to hold all needfuls Underarm and back-strap types, also more conservative top handles; Zipper compartments, secret pockets and other details make them ideal for business women. Black, brown or navy. Smooth or grained leathers.

and $5 Palais Floor Suede gloves that will wash and wear beautifully Lovely quality suede gloves, with a doeskin finish. White, navy, black, brown, green and gray. You'll like the colors to wear with spring costumes. they are so easy to freshen. Palais Floor Jiz Step revolutionary shoe idea to be found exclusively at The Palais Royal A cushioned layer between the sole and inner leather makes you feel as if you're walking on air! This new model of brown, with beige trim is only one of a score of new, smart Air Steps.

Palais Floor Give your room a new look with one of these attractive spreads Beautiful pastel colorings in new figured designs; all 84xl05-inch size. Also at the same price are full and twin size Colonial spreads of woven cotton with raised patterns. Palais Floor Have Your Furniture REUPHOLSTERED Arrange to have the work done at this special, loiv price and then pay for it on the Bud fc et Plan if you tcish. From now until March let choose any plain or figured tapestry in our stocks 1.95 to 2.95 a yard grades and we will give you a first-class, thoroughly satisfactory job at this special price. We have set this special, low price now, to keep our workrooms and men busy until the season is busier.

Our trucks will call for your furniture, bring it to our modern, well equipped workrooms, and the work will be done by our own expert workmen. They'll get down into the interior of your furniture, tie up every spring that needs tying, replace cotton stuffing when needed, and do all the repair work the furniture needs. Palais Second Floor Custom-Made Furniture SLIP COVERS French scants box pleated for average 2-pc. Suits with four separate cushions Our experts will come to your house and fit, drape and cut the ma- terial, then make the covers in our own work rooms. The covers will I 7 be perfect in every detail.

See the made up samples on the second floor. Heavy quality homespun or Jaope elothc in green, rust, blue or natural; Odd Sofa, 13.93; 3-pc. Suite, 27.95; Odd Chair, 8.50.