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THE Page Eight Arizona Republic, NEWS Sunday Morning, February 9, 1941 (Section Two) CONSTITUTIONAL ORATORY STUDY Use Of Flag Is Talk Topic Flag use and respect were discussed at the meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary Wednesday night in Frank Luke, Memorial Home, 364 North Seventh avenue. After the business session and reports of the rehabilitation chairman, Mrs. J. L. Bammerlin, and the report of the Americanism chairman, Mrs.

E. E. Jackson, Mrs. W. C.

Sawyer, Gilbert, gave a talk on the She mentioned that flag decorations of any type on clothing; handkerchiefs or other wearing apparel or hats out of order, as this shows "the greatest disrespect," She also mentioned that according to rules of the National Flag Committee it was in error for flag to be placed at half mast except for mourning by the entire nation. Mrs. Jackson, program chairman, presented Mrs. Paul Burroway, who gave two readings, the first "America for Me," by Henry Van Dvke and the second a humorous one by Walter Ben Hare, Phoenix resident. Mrs.

Ralph H. Smith, community sen-ice chairman, presented Mrs. W. Townsend. who spoke of the.

various activities of the local Ren Cross chapter, and asked that all who could, go to the chanter house and assist with preparing bandages and sewing clothing. The Sewing Club chairman announced that the next meeting will be held at the legion home Tuesday. This will be an all day meet- Ing with potluck luncheon at noon. Final arrangements were made for the calendar dinner to be given at the legion home at 6:30 p. m.

Monday, February 17. i France lAmericanism Program Set lon Rmd Luke-Greenway post of the American Legion will continue its lAmericanism campaign with a program before Maricopa County society, Daughters of the American Revolution, in the Phoenix Woman's Club house from 3 to 3:40 p. m. Thursday, it was announced yesterday by Clyde E. Lewis, post chaplain.

Fred Blair Townsend, one of the founders of the will deliver the principal address, "National Defense in the Making." The program, Mr. Lewis said, iwill be: Introduction of chairman of ceremonies. Jack W. Eaton, commander, Luke-Greenway post. "To the sounded by buglers: Clarence H.

Burnett, Bob Womack and Jerry Tyler. Advancing of Colors and American Legion standard to speaker's rostrum by: Maj. Rolin W. Shaw, commander of color guard: Jack Phillips, color bearer; and Abe Pollock, standard bearer, assisted by Joseph H. Eichbaum, John Stanewich.

Joseph A. Radbury and Ben B. Shimonowsky, color guards. Invocation, Mr. Lewis.

Reading of "Preamble of American Legion and' leading in "Pledge of Allegiance to! the Flag," Commander Eaton. Principal address, Mr. Retiring of colors under com- mand of Major Shaw. WASHINGTON, Feb. American Legion is behind the congressional drive to clear the name of the late William Mitchell, World War commander of U.

S. aviation and a Legionnaire, from courtmartial charges brought against him 1926 as the result of criticizing post war neglect of American air forces. The charges resulted in Mitchell's conviction, his reduction in rank, and eventual resignation from the army. A bill, H. R.

2156, to expunge from war department records all mention of the court-martial, and to restore Mitchell's rank as brigadier general on army lists, has been sponsored by the American Legion. It has been intrsduced in congress on behalf of the American Legion by James Van Zandt, Pennsylvania representative. This action was in compliance with a resolution adopted by the national convention of the legion held in Boston, last September. The Boston convention took note of how recent world events have completely justified all that General Mitchell said about the future of military aviation. BERNARD RAGXER INDIANAPOLIS.

Feb. (accept the German occupation I marks In payment of goods. "I saw one German officer alone purchase 300 pairs of ladies' silk hosiery in a store at Bordeaux." (Past Commander Ragner said. "He Meet Will Call Clayt hiding large American I notes in hollow heels, toothpaste was and under stiff collars, 0 century notes. francs per dollar, them with tfie marks hat had accumulated a lot of thp ss used his he went to a bank where icinn h( riav hpforp exchange them f)ff- members of the American I gj on gj-g mana gi to salvage some Clayton B.

Orth. Phoenix, de- of their funds in leaving France partment child welfare fr tt states, will attend the Area Child Wei- rvmfprpnnp to bp held in San ims was viviojj aescnoeu nere 20 and 21 ley Bernard Ragner, past depart- Orth said yesterday tflat Arizona ment commander of the American! without money Legionnaires or auxiliary members Legion of France, untol recently the way home." who are interested in child welfare i a resident of Paris. Past Com-j Past Commander Ragner charged Blatters and who are in the bayjmander Ragner displayed the hoe that the Germans were systemat- area on those dates may also in the hollow heel of which hejjcally looting France, but they jhad smuggled three S100 bills doing it "within the law" by "I went straight to shoemaker from the bank," Past Commander Ragner said, "and had a hollow heel put on my shoe. I hid the three $100 bills in that heel. Otherwise I would have been stranded in Lisbon on I in Paris, which being maintained by the American Legion, has not yet been molested by the Germans, Ragner said.

"We have put a bis; sign on the building proclaiming it the property of the United States government," Ranger reported. "That has kept the invaders out so far. There ore. probably 80 to 100 members of ParU Post 1 still left in France." Ragner married a French girl after the World War. He spent T.

J. Tormey OutlinesWork Dr. T. J. Tormey, Flagstaff, state legion Americanism yesterday announced through state leqion headquarters the work as" jned to subcommittee chairmen.

The assignments follow: Education, Fred Fickett, Tucson: American Legion school award, flag education, citizenship schools for foreign born, occupational instruction for boys, American Education Week. National Constitution Week, constitution education, keeping the boys in school, co-operation with parent-teacher associations, co-operation with schools in observing patriotic holidays, national interscholastic oratorical contest, 4-H Clubs. 1 Girl Scouts, and Girl Reserves, junior cadet corps, and conservation activities. I Safety, O. C.

Robertson. Tucson: safety first campaigns, elimination District No. 1 Is Leader In State Membership Race headquarters. The rankings: Place District 1 7 Francis Osborn 2 5 Bill Geany 3 9 Harley Ridgeway 4 1 Fred Simons 5 2 Dr. G.

L. Marker 6 3 Tom Stetson 1 4 Ancil Taylor 8 8 Bill Aven 9 6 Harry Howe 10 10 Norman Swinton Quota 329 364 1.512 220 1,280 410 196 395 308 202 Membership 274 296 1,168 166 916 283 134 253 196 95 Percentage 83.2 81.3 77.2 75.4 71.5 69.0 68.8 64.0 63.6 47.0 fight On Road Death TolUoinedByVets ajI1 K11 trimn.m i i A Fr an German military author- buying anything they desired. The ivea or two in Pennsylvania, and 0 fHre hazards ancf emergency Medals Are. Given jities now restrict to S5 the amountjcatch lies in the money with which''returned to Paris in 1923. H- emergency re- Feb.

of the largest mass awards American" Legion school medals, 40 posts cans may -take with them gajd. The money is the German occupied France. Ragner said he I occupation mark. It is absolutely Community, secyice, Charl.e.s for five years was rnan- pirth. Safford; playgrounds and ing editor of th Paris Edition rec reation for the community, city Vnrk rountv distributed h'd other bills in a toothpaste tube (worthless.

Every German division, of the Chicago Tribune. His wife advertising, swimming pools, erec- it in inn schools here re-! ani3 portable typewriter. according to Ragner. has its own and children are now en route to jtjon war memorials, community centty TheVeM awards were in For weeks before his scheduled printing press and runs off ten' charge of Dr Alfred A. Tausk, I departure from Paris, Ragner of these occupation marks nrincipal of Brooklyn Boys High he was busy locating and buying up a day.

The Bank of France has School, who is chairman of the American money. The official ex- to New York County American Le- change was 43 francs to the dollar, francs gion Americanism Committee. 'but. Ragner had to pay approxi-'French to redeem these marks in French francs when they are presented, merchants are required to In the steamships Europa and Bremen the interior design and Subversive activities, John Stille. Tucson.

Youth rehabilitation, S. Fox. decoration was done In elaborate Benson; co-operation with Fort matching of plywoods. I Grant administration. (Exclusive Republic Dispatch) TUCSON, Feb.

American the Arizona department, of which he is joined 15 other national organizations in an appeal to all state legislators for a drive during 1941 on the sudden) death that occurs on the nation'sj highways, according to Samuel Fowler. Fowler said that the national! commander, Milo J. Warner, has affixed his signature along with the heads of the other 15 organizations to an open letter to all state legislators on the subject of the importance of recognizing legislative responsibility for the continued official highway safety functions. The organizations with which the American Legion joined in making this appeal, embracing a total membership of 7,000,000, included the American Automobile Association, the American Association of State Highway Officials, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the General Federation of Women's Clubs, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Congress of Parents and Teachers and the National Grange. Accidents On Increase The open letter stated in part: "More people were killed and injured on the nation's highways in 1940 than in 1939.

Aside from the suffering they cause, these accidents mean unnecessary expense to the public. "Two thirds of traffic fatalities occur in rural areas and generally can only be "checked by state highway patrols and other state de- 'partments. These state forces are already undermanned to adequately cope with the constantly increasing rural traffic problem. The situation grows more critical as demands of national defense and other emergency activities curtail the limited manpower'and equipment now available." Legislative Support Needed Outlining the part state legislators should play in curbing the accident problem, the open letter continued: "Continued effectiveness of official highway safety efforts depends upon legislative support. degree of need will vary, of course, among states.

Generally, there is needed: "A recodification of traffic laws, simplifying and standardizing them in line with the national uniform) vehicle code. "Full use of uniform traffic! signs, signals and markers. "Effective laws to assure' uniform traffic accident reporting. "Standard drivers' license laws and provisions for adequate driver 1 examination. "Adequate uniform accident and licensing record systems without which no program can be intelligently "Inclusion of driver education in high school courses.

"Employment of additional trained career personnel by states and cities in proportion to the growing volume of traffic. "Fully manned and equipped highway patrols. "Wider use of state highway- planning survey facts for a rational plan of highway development and, wider application of traffic engineering." Legion Picks 24 Paragraphs For Speakers Arizona youths entering the em. stitutional oratorical contest som" sored by the American LegioannS be prepared to talk eously on 24 paragraphs of United "States Constitution, it learned here yesterday. The Arizona section of Ife? contest, which is nationwide, known as the Arizona tion Oratory Contest, fc sponsored by the Republic, which provides.

prizes for winners. 7J State legion headquarters- notified of the extemporaneom study sections by Homer L. Caffit laur, director of the Nationtf Americanism wrote: "The sections of the Constitute of the United States on winner of your state high: oratorical contest must-be equipwjj to discuss, extemporaneously regional, sectional, and-finik-jj the national 'event The Executive whicj contains 14 paragraphs, and first 10 amendments to the Constitution. commonly known the Bill of Rights, making a 24 paragraphs." -rO- Ad jut ant Is Honored NASHVILLE. Feb.

life membership in the American Legion has been presented to Guy H. May, adjutant of the department of Tennessee, In recognition of his 21 years of outstanding service. Auxiliary News By MRS. PEGGY MttLEt 1302 West Coronsdo Phoenix Clarkdale of the American Legion nfl) hold an open house at their ing February 13, in observaneetE National. Defense Month.

Mrs. Jeanette Klein, the national defense chairman, wflttre- sent Dr. T. J. Tormey, presuTaiEtf the Arizona State Teacherst'Cattji at Flagstaff, as the speaker.

Mark A. Moore Unit, Mark A. Moore unit at Flagihtt met in the home of Mrs. MarjUR Lewis recently. Mrs.

Aim 1 presided 1 Reports on tb.e ferenee were given, sewing- will be done members. Lewis' jointed to represent the on- "the Flagstaff Co-OrrfUptiiir Council. Mrs. Amanda Oslwartnl MrSjJ-Lewis were appoi range the nent joint which time speakers on Americanism and': FAIL TO BOLSTER DIMINISHING DOMESTIC COPPER STOGi Hike In Brass Output May Increase Demand By JACKSON HOAGLAXD Research Editor, The Mining Journal of copper in January exceeded 100,000 tons as producers handled the largest volume of business reported since last October, but consumers still remain unsatisfied and the demand in every section of the market is considerably greater than the sellers are able to.handle. Both custom smelters and mine producers are allocating sales, the former on a basis of 12.50 cents a pound f.

o. b. Connecticut Valley and the latter on ft 12-cent basis. Fabricators as well as-producers are short on copper supplies, excess fabricators' available for sale at the end of December having dip- ped to a new low of 15,531 tons as compared with 36,555 tons on November 30. While fabricators' reserves declined in December their unfilled another gain by advancing from 407,868 to 414,245 tons.

The producers, in their efforts to keep their customers supplied, have been drawing on their reserves and the result has been a steady decline in producers' stocks as well as fabricators' holdings. Furthermore, plans have been announced to add to the capacity of the factories turning out copper products and as this is done the situation will become still more tense. More Latin American Copper For this reason the announcement that Metals Reserve Company had negotiated for another 100,000 tons of Latin American copper was most welcome in trade particularly among consumers. Although most of the purchases of strategic metals that are being made by Metals Reserve being stockpiled, it is understood that the copper will be made available to those in urgent need Of the metal as rapidly as it is received in the United States. Furthermore, a rumor has Been circulated in trade, quarters to fiie effect that the copper will be turned over to do- tnestic consumers who need it even though those consumers not be working on defense wmtracts.

The original inten- won was that the imported 1 to those working war orders. I uld er the bookkeeping that between" defense" 1 and strictly defense uses the ultimate effect would be to release more of the domestic output for commercial consumption. An 80 per cent expansion in the capacity of domestic brass sheet and strip production is now under consideration and if it is carried through it will tax the productive ability of all the copper mines in the United. States and South America. Present capacity of brass mills is about 575,000 tons of brass yearly and an 80 per cent increase would boost the total output to approximately 1.035,000 tons.

Brass is about two-thirds copper and one-third zinc so the increase in the amount of copper needed under the proposed program would be around 310,000 tons annually. One of the big problems that must be solved before such a program is undertaken is where the copper will come from. Domestic mines are now producing practically all the copper they can turn out at a 12- cent price and 200,000 tons of Latin American copper has already been ordered to supplement 7 S. There is good reason to doubt that South American mines can produce sufficient copper, in addition to the tonnages that are already being taken by this country, to handle the proposed expansion in brass productive facilities. When the ability of South American to produce is strained, the prospects are that prices will start moving upward despite the efforts of Leon Henderson and the National Defense Advisory Commission.

It is cslimated lhat better than 1500.000 tons of copper will be required yearly by U. S. fabricators for commercial and defense purposes if the proposed expansion program goes through. It is almost inevitable that under such circumstances some of the copper which normally would gi into commercial channels will bi diverted lo defense production. Zinc.

Requirements Another problem to be worked out if the proposal to expand brass producing facilities is adopted is where all the zinc will come from. Zinc requirements would be boosted some 150,000 tons yearly and although steps are now being taken to increase domestic refining facilities it is doubtful that the industry will be able to provide the necessary metal without, forcing curtailment of commercial Copper Price Hike Urged Arizona mines capable of producing an estimated 30,000 tons of copper yearly would be able to start producing to step up substan- ially by an increase of two cents a pound in the copper price, ac- -ording to J. S. Coupal. director if the Arizona Department of Min- iral Resources.

Coupal said that a survey of Arizona copper producers las just been completed at the request of Sam Morris, chairman of he Arizona Copper Tariff Board, vho sought information on the lossibilities for increased produc- ion of copper in Arizona in the event some assistance could be given either by an increased price, decreased costs, or a subsidy to new production. The department survey showed that the. added production would come from the Bagdad, De Soto, Blue Bell, Hackberry, Boggs, Hillside, Mountain Copper, Piedmont Copper, Springfield, Verde Combination, Tri Metals, and Iron Chief mines in V'avapai county; the Christmas, Troy Copper, Red Warrior, Van, Royal Flush, Mitrovitch, Gibson and Raven properties in Gila county; the Tout, Great Western, Peacock, Mule Mountain, and Wolverine and Arizona holdings in Cochise county; the ELCobre, Stratton Consolidated, and Forbes groups in Pi ma county: Kay and Orizaba in Maricopa county; Black Diamond and Carlotta Final county; Swansea and Oversight in Yuma county: and the Emerald Isle in Mohave county, Willamette, in Graham county, the 3 mine in Cruz county and others. Coupal urged that steps be taken by the government to give these mines the assistance needed to them in full operation BO Lhat their output could be used supplement that being obtained from other domestic and foreign mines for defense purposes. raise manT recent dfs- hat ii The producers and fabricators of have spent fortunes in building up their markets and promoting sales and they do not relish the idea of giv- mg up those markets because Demand Is Great For Ore Bulletin TUCSON, Feb.

popular is the University of Arizona's mines bureau bulletin. "Field Tests for the Common Metals," that a new edition of 5,000 copies printed last July has dwindled to 1,300. The bulletin is in Its seventh edition. Superior Properties Show Activity Gains capture them later. Substitutes are already replacing zinc in a number of fields simply because there is not enough metal to go around; it is understood that other metals will be used in trimmings lor the 1942 automobile models.

The price of tine is unchanged at 7.25 cents a pound f. o. East St. Louis, the price at which it is being maintained voluntarily by the producers. Sales of lead have been maintained in good volume and trade sources indicate that domestic deliveries in January approximated 57,000 tons.

To this must be added an estimated 10.000 tons of foreign pig lead. The price remains 5.50-5.55 cents a pound f. o. b. New York.

Less Silver Is Purchased NEW YORK. Feb. The United States government nur- chased 203,100.000 ounces of silver in 1940, least for any of the seven years since federal silver purchasing policv has been in effect, Handy and Harmon, bullion dealers, estimated today in their annual review of the silver market. "The enormous additions to the gold stocks of the United States," the review said, "have prevented any progress for the year towards meeting the provisions 8f the silver purchase act that 'one fourth of the total monetary value of the gold and silver stocks shall be in The percentage of silver to the total has declined.during 1940 from about 18 per cent to per cent, and, even if not another dollar's worth of gold were added to the 22 billion dollars' worth now on hand, it will be necessary to purchase a further 2.535,000,000 ounces of silver to reach the goal set by the act." The review's estimate of world production, long regarded as authoritative in the trade, was set for 1940 at 278,000,000 ounces, a record, but this qualification was made: "Not only has the compilation of data been 'greatly delayed by conditions but certain information has been withheld in compliance with censorship restrictions." The total was apportioned as folows: United States 66,000,000 ounces; Mexico, Canada South America 32,500,000: all other countries The review said: "Figures for the Western Hemisphere are reasonably accurate but the amount covering the rest of the world is little more than a repetition of the previous year's output." Washing Plant To Be Installed SAN SIMON, Feb. of a washing plant is planned by the Cochise Mining Company at its placer property in the' Teviston district of Dos Cabezos mountains according to reports.

L. L. Ledford of San Simon i. president of. the company, which plans to begin operations soon.

SUPERIOR, Feb. newi developments in the Superior dis- rict have been undertaken recently, and indications point to increased mining activity throughout he area, according to Newton Wolcott. field engineer for the Ari- Department of Mineral Re- purees. It is reported that James Heron and associates have taken a lease on the Silver King mine, two miles north of Superior. Investigations are under way, and plans are being made for the unwatering of the main shaft and the reopening of the workings from which large quantities of rich silver ore have been taken in past years.

Fabulous production made the silver King one of the most noted of the early Arizona mines. The is owned by Bat Gays of superior. G. H. Middleton of Superior has obtained a lease on the surface dumps of the same property and expects to install milling equipment immediately.

Extensive sampling has indicated attractive silver values, and more than 200,000 tons are estimated to be available for treatment. separation will probably be used in the initial setup. L. Lee Boyer, assayer and ore buyer of Superior recently purchased from W. H.

Underwood the Obsidian group of claims which are situated adjacent to Picket Post mountain, approximately two miles southwest of Superior. Boyer reports an enormous tonnage of high purity obsidian present on the property, together with quantities of smoky topaz and perlite. He is starting experimental work with the view of utilizing the obsidian for refractory products. I i La 1 experiments have given promise of very satisfactory results. Leeds and Kimball have taken an option on the Mohawk group of claims which are located approximately five miles northwest of Superior.

They are at present engaged in repairing: the road to the property in order to move in equipment fur their operations. Work was done on the Mohawk claims many vcars ago, and high- grade ore is reported to have been shipped by the early operators. Values are in silver, copper, lead, and zinc. The property is owned by Richard Lobb of Superior. The Silver Pick Mining Company, which recently took a lease and option on the Gorham-Hall property, approximately seven miles southwest of Superior, has commenced to move equipment to the property in preparation for development operations.

The first work done will be to sink a 250-fooS'shaft on the vein with accompanying lateral development. R. A. Lewis of Cave Creek will be in active charge of Silver Pick operations. Harley A.

Sill, consulting engineer of Los Angeles, together with his associates are financing the work. Operations have been delayed somewhat by the recent rains which did considerable damage along the road to the property. This operation is listed as one of the achievements of the department of mineral resources, the original contract between the owner and lessee having been made through its facilities. Talley and Wall of Superior are reported to be starting active operations on their Apache mine in the Mineral Mountain mining district, approximately nine miles southwest of Superior. This property was formerly known as the Coronado mine: Values are principally in gold, with minor amounts of copper.

The Carlota mine near here has been taken over by Neilson and Company, Philippine Islands operators. The company has headquarters at Seattle, Wash. High-Grade Ore Sent To Smelter CONGRESS, Feb. cars of high grade ore have been sent from the Niagara-Congress mine here to the smelter at Hayden within the last week. A large body of milling ore recently has been uncovered in the- mine and will be blocked out and shipped.

C. C. Findley is president of the company operating the pro- erty. Congress Mine Installs Crusher CONGRESS, Feb. Congress Mine Company within the last week has installed a new crusher, received from West Milwaukee.

Flame throwers used in European warfare have a range of 1,000 yards and develop heat 2,000 degrees. Helsinki, Finland, is building a new traffic tunnel, three fourths a mile long and suitable for aic raid shelter. MINING IN SONORA Reliable information and data. Address Mining Bureau, Hotel Laval, Hermosillo, Arizona Mining News Edited By BEN AVERT In Co-Operation With THE MINING JOURNAL Manganese Plan Studied TOMBSTONE, Feb. possibility that a plant may be erected at Fairbank here to treat manganese ores was advanced here recently by Miles M.

Carpenter, field engineer for the Arizona Department of Mineral Resources. Carpenter said he could not disclose the identity of the group of men considering the project, but said they are favorably impressed with the location because, accord- ng to surveys by engineers, there are more than 2,000,000,000 tons of manganese available in the Patagonia, Tombstone, 3isbee, Courtland, Dragooh- and the Whetstone areas that sufficient water is available at Fair- sank; and that ore graded as low as 20 per cent manganese could be milled at this site. In addition to the manganese slant. Carpenter said other mining nterests are interested in development of both higher and lower grades of molybdenum sulphide and in the establishment of a milling plant for this development. Carpenter said it been-determined that Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans are available for construction of a molybdenum milling plant.

Alto Bought By New Fni PATAGONIA, Feb. of. the Alto mine, about 1JJBB from here, by the and a newly formed was reported here today. According to reports, mei-tsae pany will begin movfflS. machinery and equipment to- OT mine Monday -and prepare gin operations.

The mine contains silver, lead and copper extensively several ago. The new company is rero---- ed by A. W. Boers of To Be Rep KLONDYKE. Feb.

men is engaged tearing the old mill at the GraM mine near here in the erection of a Mining machinery to the property. DYNAMITE Apache Explosives for Efficiency and Reliability Apache Powder Co. Benson, Ariz. BARGAIN PLUMBING KOOFIN6'' LUMBER Open Saturday Afte" FlNNElt? Cash iwvtoCL 1402 So..