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6, Sec. IV Lubbock, (Tex.) Avalanche- Journal, July 1948 Collar's Value, Compared With August 1939, Worth 57 Cents By JAMES MARLOW jluocialed Press Staff Writer (WASHINGTON, July with what it buy in August, aow worth only 57 cents. 'JThat's the point behind the government's announcement that litting costs have now reached an aigtime 'Che Bureau erf Labor Statistics yesterday the cost of living is now 75 percent above what it was in August, 1939. (The bureau gave that figure K. June 35.

It's figures are a)about six weeks behind But how does the government ow how high living'costs are? ae bureau has about 125 peo- working for it around the (fbuntry. In at least 56 cities Ihjery month they check on tha ffjf-e of things that middle-class buy or pay for, Figured In Groups kind of things? Food, means clec- gas, ice, conl, furnishings, street car fares, and so on. All these things are figured in groups. For example, food is in one group, clothing another, house furnishing another. The prices of the different items in the different groups are averaged out to arrive at the cost of living.

The biggest rise in the cost of any group since August, 1939, has been food. It has gone up 129 percent. In the food group, the biggest rise was in meat. It's gone up percent since August 193S. (Present prices are compared with August, 1939 because that was the last month of peace before World War II, After that prices started going up and have been rising ever Rise In Other Groups This will show what the rise in other groups has been since August 1939: percent.

percent. percent. Announcing the Opening of Wm. A. Murphy PIANO STUDIO WILLIAM A.

MURPHY Instruction For All Ages Mr. Murphy, teacher, holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from the School of Music, Louisiana State University. ft Graduate Study, L. S. U.

Special work in child training. Diploma from Trinity College of Music, London, England. Certificate from Conservatory of Music, University of Nancy, Nancy( France. PIANO STUDIO .2206 19th St. Dial 8498 or 4494 House percent.

percent. (Miscellaneous includes street car, bus and train fares, automobiles, gasoline, tires, taxes, medical care, motion pictures, haircuts, laundry, soap, and so on.) Note that the increase in rents has been the smallest of all the groups. That's because rents still are under government control. President Truman is pretty sure to ask the special session of Congress for power to control prices He asked for it last November but didn't get it. Meanwhile, prices have gone up.

It Did Noj Work While this country still had an OPA after the war, businessmen argued this way: "Get rid O'f OPA and prices will go up a bit at first but then they'll come down as businessmen compete with one another." The only thing wrong with that argument is that: it didn't work. OPA was wiped out a couple of years ago but prices have gone up steadily till now they're at a peak. This will tell the story of prices: As explained above, prices in this country started climbing after World War II started in September, 1939. In the two years between August of that year and May, 1942, prices rose 17.6 percent. Then in May, 1942, OPA along and slapped price controls on the things you buy In stores.

Within the four years of OPA by June, costs had reached a total 35.2 percent over August, 1939. In June 1946 OPA began to fall apart. And by the fall ct 1946 it was all washed up. Between the start of OPA's collapse in June, 1946, and June, 1948, living costs continued upward until now they are 74.1 over August, 1939. Funeral Rites Set Tuesday For Li.

Robert F. Stabler Funerla services for 1st Lt. Robert F. Stahler, will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in Jacksboro. Lt Stahler, an Air Force pilot, died in England Jan.

20, 1944, presumably from injuries received during a shuttle raid returning from Africa. His brother, Col. Charles L. Stahler, a faculty member at New Mexico Military, institute, Roswell, N. will be escort at the services.

Young Stahler was the son of Mrs. Bertha Stahler of Artesia, N. M. A graduate of Texas Technological college, he was a member of the Centaur club. Mr.

and Mrs. Roy J. Watson, 1005-A Main, will attend Die funeral. Senior Standing PLAINVTEW, July 24. (Special) of Wayland college as a senior college has been given by the State Department ol Education.

The recognition was given following a recent inspection visit to the campus by Miss Nell Pannley. assistant stale superintendent in music teacher training and college examiner. Letter Is Received In a letter this month from Miss Parmley to J. Marshall, president ol Wayland college, and addressed to the Board of Examiners, the following statement was made: "The condition of Wayland Baptist college has improved to such an extent that it is hardly recognizable as the earlier institution. Definite and exacting work was done in the long session to bring this institution up to senior standing Basing my recent visit on the recent developments this institution has made, 1 am placing it on the list of senior institutions, This approval must be followed up as is the policy of this department by Wayland college continuing to meet the standards as required and the beginning of next session should show thai every standard has been reached and is being carried through.

If the good work, the cooperation and interest is continued, it follows that Wayland college will continue its present approval by this department." "The friends the school will rejoice at this good news," an nounecment by S. E. Crantill, dean, stated. "Students who plan to attend Wayland will feel much more secure of Ihcir credits ciirnctl there. The college feels confident that this recognition by the state department of education is the first main step in securing full i accreditation and membership in the Texas Association of Colleges I as a four-year institution," To date, as many students have made reservations to go to Wayland as enrolled last year, Dean Cranfill stated.

The dormitories are practically filled and the school I is already looking for additional housing facilities for students. Also, 35 scholarships have been secured for the 50 or more foreign students who are applicants to enter Wayland college in September. "Altogether," he said, "the prospects are that we shall have a capacity enrollment for the fall term." Georgia Saiesman Is Charged With Bigamy When Complaint Is Made By Father-ln-Law ATLANTA, July 24 A charge of bigamy has been placed against a teen age north Georgian accused of dc. sorting his 34-year-old wife and her two children for wife No. comely 13-year-old blonde.

Alfred E. Leonard, a 19- year-old beer salesman nf- Rome, was arrested yesterday, city detectives said, on complaint of the younger wife's father. The father, reported City Detectives H. C. Pcndley and W.

M. Blackwell, reported to police that his daughter, Joan Haney, had married a man "who already has a wife and two children." Said Leonard in speaking of his attractive child bride: "Even if I have to spend five years ih jail, I'll get out after serving my lime and I'll go straight to the one I love. These prison bars can't keep us apart forever." Joan tearfully promised "to TO NAME NEW OFFICERS HALE CENTER, July 23. (Special of the Hale Center American Legion post will elect new officers at the organization's "stick by" Alfred, a navy veteran. Alfred told police he never loved his first wife, Mrs.

Ruby Leonard of Rome, whom he married soon after leaving the navy. Joan and Leonard have been living with Joan's mother, Mrs. Mary Lou Phillips, since their marriage. "I want the young ones to be happy," Mrs. Phillips said.

regular meeting, to be held Monday 8:30 p. m. in the Legion hall. J. W.

Cox is post commander. Fireplace Dampers Cleanout Doors Ash Dumps LUBBOCK STEEL WORKS 214 A'-e, Dill 3711 EDGAR G. LEWIS Man Under Death Sentence Has Trouble With Delinquent Taxes PHILADELPHIA, July 24 A notice to remit $5.35 on delinquent wage taxes was sent to Harry Zeitz, 18, by the city solicitor's office with a warning he would face court action unless payment was made at once. Zeitz had no reply, he is under death sentence in Bucks county jail for the fatal shooting of William Kelly during holdup of an inn Fe.iiicrvilic, List cember. FINAL CLEARANCE SUMMER WE MUST MAKE ROOM FOR NEW FALL MERCHANDISE! EVERY REGULAR VALUES COME EARLY FOR BEST SELECTIONS! CHOOSE FROM THESE FINE PIQUES BEMBERGS CREPES BUTCHER LINENS i BALCONY GIASSMAN'S MONDAY YOU SAY FAST COLOR PRINTS TO CLOSE-OUT! One table stacked high.

36 inches' wide. Solids and fancy prints. Large and small floral patterns. MEN'S AND BOYS' Hawaiian -prints, boxer style swim shorts. $2.93 values.

Prinlj and rayons Vs Jo 3-yard pieces pieces, Hurryl FINAL CLEARANCE MEN'S TROPICAL SUITS VALUES TO $39.50 These fine suits priced for final clearance. Fine suits in rayons and worsteds. 'S SHIRTS While or colors, quality knit colion. Blue, maize or while. 'S CLEAR-AWAY SPECIAL PURCHASE! 5.000 YARDS COTTON PRINTS 49 yd.

Take advantage of thin special purchaM of fine cotton prints in floral designs, prints, plaids, chocks and stripes. A complete of popular colors. 36 inches wide. DOOR SMASHER! REMNANTS 2 price in short lengths. Many matching MEN'S STRAW HATS FINAL CLEARANCE All men's straws must go regardless of former prices.

To close out LADIES' PANTIES AN EXCELLENT BUY Choice of white or tea- rose, Hollywood rayon panlies. Elastic leg briefs. AH sizes. 49' BOYS' SPORT SHIRTS Printed designs and plaids. Famous "Boy Blut" brand.

Sanforized and fast colon. $198 $149 Sizes 6 to 18 Sizes 2 to 8 SLACKS Men's summer slacks at a big savings. Priced for final clearance. Worth much more than we are asking. Be here early for this value.

IN TWO 4 88 SHEER! NYLON HOSE Slighllr -irregulars of a famous manufacturer. New and beautiful shades. MONDAY ONLY! 811-813 BROADWAY CHILDREN'S PLAY CLOTHES One table lot of and girls' shorts, sun suits and pedal pushers. Values lo $2.98. Close Out! 99'.