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', Washington, D. 0. FEAB OF COAL STRIKE Biggest problem on the labor horl-~ son is the definitely looming pos aiblity of a national coal strike on April 1. Industry fears It, the gov ernment fears it, but even more, perhaps, other labor leaders fear it. they fear that bull-headed John L. Lewis, bead of the miners, will precipitate a strike which will blacken the eye ol the entire labor movement, further undermining public confidence in labor. "Bull Jack" Lewis, as they call him, be longs neither to the AFL nor the CIO, and the executives of both are worried over the effect which a strike called by the miners would have on their organizations. For, they point out, the public does not discriminate between different la bor unions in time of crisis. Negotiations for a new coal con tract are scheduled to begin March il between John L. Lewis and the coal operators. This gives 30 days in which to reach an agreement. Last year, however, the t, negotiations started earlier, and, even so, didn't conclude by March 31. Meanwhile, Secretary lekes, in order to head off a mine shot down, has sent a letter both to the eoal operators and John L. Lewis proposing that they continue the present wage agreement for another year. The eoal operators are understood to be ready to agree to this pro posal. John L. Lewis's office, however, sent a delaying reply. His secre tary wrote Ickes that Lewis was "absent from the city." This prob ably means that Lewis is conferring with his mine lieutenants before ? he sends Ickes a final decision. WHY RUSSIANS WAITED U. S. military strategists now dis close two reasons why the great Russian winter offensive was de layed. the first problem was one of sup plies. Although the red army had the bulk of the equipment it needed, deliveries of several rela tively small but highly important items were delayed. One of the items they waited for was several million tons of canned beef which midwestern packing firms have been producing since Russia entered the war. Red army front-line troops live al most entirely on this canned beef during offensives. The packers knew they had a deadline to make on their order, but couldn't get enough _ manpower to do the Job. As the days rolled by, even office work ers were drsifted to die pro duction line. However, the shipment wasn't ready until weeks after the date set by the Russians. The same was true of several other impor tant products. In the end, the Brit ish dipped into their own stockpiles in England, and shipped the neces sary material to fully equip the Red army. Finally, when the great of fensive was about to start in Mid-December, an' unseasonable l thaw set in on the eastern front, bogging down the Red army equipment. The Russians had massed tremendous new Stalin tanks, larger than any thing either the Germans or the other Allies have seen. These eoald net be moved except over (rosea terrain. When the Rent frose solid again, Stalin gave the word and the long-delayed win tor offensive began. m m m ? BRITISH PROPOSE KEEPING j HIEOHITO ; Very little appeared in the papers about tt, but highly Important poli cies regarding future relations with Japan were discussed at the recent institute of Pacific relations at Hot Springs, Va. Host important of all was a proposal by file British to retain Emperor Rtrohlto and the Japanese ruling elass in the post war setup of Japan. Sir Paul Butler, leading adviser to the British foreign office, led the appeal ft>r Hirohito. Behind closed doors at the swank Homestead hotel, Butler made this blunt pronouncement: "No alterna tive to a monarchist system, under the present emperor or some other member of his family, is likely to provide the focus of stability which will be essential if the state is not to dissolve into chaos in the impend ing crisis." J 1 * ' i1' T. Other -United Nations delegates also were vigorously opposed to the British policy of appeasing the emperor. Most significant of all was the position of the British domin ions?Canada, Australia and New Zealand?which split with the dele gation from the British Isles itself. ? ? ? CAPITAL CHAFF c New York's ex-lieutenant-gover nor, Charles Poletti, has bem do ing an A-l job in Italy. But at first 'I he got many a cold shoulder from Italians before somebody tipped him off to change the form of the proc lamations he Issued as military commissioner in Rome. Poletti be gan his proclamations with "Io, Carlo Poletti. . . .** For a score ot years Italians were fed up reading proclamations which began "Io, Benito Mussolini ..." New 'At Home' Fashions Designed i For Cozy Evenings Around Fire * ~ By CHERIE NICHOLAS Q NE bit ot good blown In by the ^ ill winds of war is the redis covery of the blessings and comforts of home. Now that families are spending cozy evenings at home and liking it, the powers-that-be in the fashion realm are meeting a new challenge that calls for apparel that tunes to fireside evenings and home entertainment. It is not only that "at home" fash ions must be charming but what with fuel restrictions, indoor clothes must be so warm and "comfy" that they defy the antics of a tem peramental thermometer at the same time that they interpret style and good looks at a new high. The result is a collection of tea-gowns (yes, they're in style again), loung ing pajamas and hostess dresses designed especially for comfort plus ultra chic and eye appeal. The illustration presents a trio of interesting at-homs fashions. For many a season the word "tea-gown" was almost obsolete, but this year it reappears in fashion's vocabulary in all its former glory. Milady to the right in the picture, makes a most gracious appearance in an at tractive tea-gown. The sleeves in contrast color are long and full in true Cossack fashion, thus impart ing a distinctive Russian accent. The jewel bracelets and the matching jewel ornament on the shoulders add the final glamour note. The tea-gown to the left is of in stant appeal to discriminating taste because of its exquisite simplicity and air of refinement. A princess style, it molds the figure closely and flares out in a wide skirt. The hand some crepe sleeves, narrowing at the wrist, flare with pretty circular cuifs. A broad V-neck is framed by a deftly pleated deep collar. Exciting is the word for the loung ing suit centered in the picture. A bright colored blouse tops off the well-tailored black trousers. But tons rank high in costume design and they give the "new" look to lounging fashions this season. The ones that trim this blouse are of the ornamental jewelry type. A thrilling note about this outfit is its hip-length cape. Something new in indoor cos tumes! The cape makes this slack outfit exceptionally wearable. Not only does it give an ultra chic ac cent but it underscores practi cality. A little extra warmth need ed and it can be thrown about the shoulders and throat, not only very protectively but very intriguingly. While smart home fashions are be ing created of most any available material, ranging from satins to vel vets and stunning cottons, chief among which are corduroys and vel veteens, the top choices are either handsome rayon weaves or pure wools. It is characteristic of the wools that they are as a rule styled with classic simplicity depending upon line, color and originality for distinction. For instance an ensem ble that tops long close-fitted trous ers of pink flannel with a beautifully cut floor-length coat, or rather robe, of'azure blue wool. Yellow is quite a favorite for long house coats, either honey colored or sulphur-toned wool. Mauve crepe makes an exquisite robe and is par ticularly apropos now that the prom ise of spring is in the air. When or nate styles are shown they are apt to be very ornate, with bead em broidery and various glitter themes. Rolouod by Wutera Nowapnpor Union. Linen Is Big News I When you begin to plan your early spring frocks, the thing to do is to think in terms of pure linen. It's big news that pure Irish linen is available now for spring and summer fashions. This is something that has been sadly missed in the last several seasons. For this good looking navy blue town dress, pure Irish linen as sheer as a hand kerchief is used. It is dramatized with a white collar in sawtooth motif ?the same repeated on the short sleeves. The button front and shir ring at the waistline of this dress gives ft a soft look, in keeping with the trend for more feminine treat ment of beloved classics. Little Sailor Hat Takes First Honors What fuss and furore the little sailor hat is causing! Already it is proving the "smash hit" of the early spring season. The type that out ranks them an is the little "Sissy sailor." Narrow of brim and high of crown, it has a way of making the wearer look bewitchingly fem inine and lovely whether worn smack on the back of the head as the younger set do, or forward tipped. You love them the more because of their stunning ribbon trims, and their provocative little veils which add coquetry in that the filmy mesh is often tied in a huge butterfly bow over one ear. Wide plaid ribbons about the tall crown, brought to the back where it goes all aflutter with animated loops and ends, does something to these little sailors in way of chic and charm that baffles description. These lit tle flirtatious sailors are going to team up with the new spring suits to perfection. Designful Pockets Adorn Spring Mode This spring designers are focusing their genius on pockets. Eye-catch ing embroidery or braiding or fan ciful design of all types are being lavished on pockets, making them a trimming theme of outstanding importance. Just one simple breast pocket embellished with design im ps rtg to a simple suit a sophisti cated look that women of fashion covet. Unique motifs, like whimsi cal little basket or heart-shaped nov elties, or pockets made of ribbon or lace, trim youthful daytime frocks. You can buy these pretty trimmings at novelty and dry goods SEWING CIRCLE PATTERNS Tot's Frock for School or Play m Play Frock T ITTLE daughter will feel quite ^ grown-up in her apron pina fore to match mother's. The gay over-shoulder ruffles and sweet heart neck are edged in bright binding. Ideal for school or play. Intricate Curtain The largest and the most com plex theatrical curtain ever made is in Radio City Music hall in New York, says Collier's. Thirteen steel cables, sewn vertically into the material nearly seven feet apart and raised and lowered by their own individual motors, make possible the arrangement of the curtain in thousands of contour patterns. Pattern No. 3741 to designed for vtoss S. 3. 4. ft and 6 years. Size 3. with sleeves, requires 3% yards oA 38 or 38-lneh material; 3 yards trimming for ruffles and neck. Due to an unusually large demand and current war conditions, slightly more time is required la filling orders for a few of the most popular pattern numbers. Send your order to: 8KWING CIKCLI PATTERN DEPT. 113# Sixth Ave. New York, N. T. Fiwlnee 38 cents In coins for each pattern desired. Pattern No Stoe...... Name Address Strange, Did He Say? "You have such strange names for your towns," an Englishman remarked to an American soldier. "Weehawken, Hoboken, Pough keepsie, and others." "I suppose they do sound queer to English ears," said the Ameri can, thoughtfully. "Do you live in London all the time?" "Oh, not" said the unsuspicious Briton. "I spend part of my time at Chipping Norton, and then I've a place at Pokestogg-on-the-Hike." Let's Go! Jasper?I am not myself tonight. Joan?Than wo ought to have a good time. Some folks never stop to think; there are others who never think to stop. That Got Him Joan?Why did your cousin quit his job as riveter? Was it too noisy for him? Jasper?Oh, he didn't mind the noise of the riveting, but the fel low next to him hummed inces santly! cu u.u.u Doa't talk ?don't Ha tail ?w Doa't Couch Dropa, Blade or Mcachoi, an afll aa ?notfclag cad dillrlnin aa iih m4 1MB. ?dll am only a akU. SHI IH BROS. COUGH DROPS f . HACK OK MINTNOi?Si . <*? ? 1 TftXo^O if Buy United States War Bonds ^ T ? r ???? - . * 1 WHEN | I EXPOSURE CAUSES I jACHES^PAlNS\ Th caal mH rafMa* |p ?Uqf nHafc. *Map lata*, nMv I ?*????? aM ? aadpalaartwycaata. JaalpataaSaaafe IrffikTlnd Aching Mu?cU?? Sproiw I m -stroi.. I Meet the Me/i ? WHO USE YOUR BATTERIES 1 .... -? He Navy and Merchant Marine send rapid ship-to-ship meaugee by battery powered flasher signal lights when radio communication might give a ship's position to the enemy. It's difficult to locate men drifting in the aea! Water-tight battery lights on buoyant lifeaarer suits have meant the difference between life and death for many Merchant unman i- ?-?%&> For emergency communication by voice, the Merchant Marine twee a port- * able mogaphnne to broadcast orders and instructions. Dry batteriee give naceaaaiy ppwar to the megaphone.... ? , - "j -- at# - Two men and a bazooka make a win* ning team! But it takaa large quantities of ammunition and dry battery power to keep theee portable, hard-hitting weapons firing at the anmy. Deadly flamethrowers axe blazing the road to Victory I Dry batteries belp to create the epark that sends these efficient weapons into instant, flam ing action against tbs enemy. Um Signal Corpa man with a WaDrie Talkia haa freedom of speech aa long as ha haa plenty of dry batteries! Handie Talkiaaalao uaa tfaonaanda of war bat teriaa to power vital communications. What they come Home? Buigta* Batteries will be beck again, too fc ? ? powering flashlights, radio*, telephones, instruments and controls for millions of horn**, forms and industries throughout America. BURGESS BATTERIES IN TH? NATION'S SERVICE BURGESS BATTERY COMPANY,~FRIIPORT, I11INOI*
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