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* A X# W1111 4 v ? J III I I I ^ i *v ? ? President Maintains New Deal Policies < Year-End Check Shows Some Change of Faces But Not of Any Principles; FDR Intimates Remain in High Posts. By BAUKHAGE News Analyst and Commentator. WNU Service, 1616 Eye Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. Sufficient time has elapsed since Preside** Truman went into the White House to warrant a year-end inventory of his reconstituted fed eral setup, and the result adds up to many changes in personalities, hA little switch of fundamental poli cies. In Its numerical aspect, the changes wrought by the President Miggest more of a shakeup than actually has taken place, for there Still are many intimates of FDR hi high positions, some of them pro moted by Mr. Truman. James F. Byrnes, secretary of state and top man in the Truman cabinet, was lifted out of the rela tive obscurity of a "career senator" from the southland by Mr. Roose velt. He came within reach of his present eminence under the guid ance of the late President, who ap pointed him to the United States Supreme court, made him war mo ll ilizer and economic stabilizer, -and took him to international confer ences which built him to the point where he was a "natural" for the state portfolio when Edward R. Stet tinius Jr. was moved -out by polit ical party considerations. Byrnes was schooled is the Roosevelt ways and he continues along 'those paths. Henry Morgenthau probably would have 1 email lod as secret/-~y of treasury had the President w-jo ap pointed tnm lived en. But while he was more a personal friend, he was less a political associate of Mr. Roosevelt than was Fred Vinson, the present secretary. And again, it was FDR who brought Vinson to the forefront?made him a federal judge, then took him into the White House to share Byrnes' multiple functions and burdens. He had little mate than a passing acquaintance with Truman and his present post was a -promotion tor a "Roosevelt mail/' Robert E. Hannegan, postmaster general, was slated for that office before Mr. Roosevelt passed away. It la political custom to- award that plum to the winning party's national < committee chairman, whether the Democrats -or the Republicans win. Robert Patterson, secretary of war, came in during the Roosevelt administration as assistant to Henry L. Btimson, 'creating a team of Re pubiicans in the top spots of the de partment. "He was advanced by President Truman when Mr. Stim son retired, although there were strong representations made to the White House'On behalf of other can didates, 'practically all of them Democrats. Original Roosevelt cabinet mem bers retained by Mr. Truman are Jernes V. Porrestal in navy, Henry A. Wallace in 'commerce, and Har old L. Idtes >in interior. Anderson T-ook Off 'Hoot' on Food Clinton P. Anderson, the secre tary ?f agriculture,.'-non White House entree during-Roosevelt days by taking the heat off the adminis tration with a food investigation. La bor Secretary Lewis B. Schwellen bach has been described as "more New Deal than Roosevelt." Continuing, it was President i Roosevelt who brought Tom C. j Clark, the present attorney general, into government service, placing him m line lor the advancement which Mr. Truman gave him. Paul V. McNutt, who left recently to be , come high commissioner in the Phil ippine islands, was originally a Roosevelt appointee. Even in the intimate surroundings of the White House will he found several "hold-overs." notably schol arly William D. HaaseCt, a presiden tial secretary whose typewriter has turned out many of the lyrical speeches delivered by the late Pres ident, and whose skill earn be detect ed by Washington newsmen in Mr. Truman's more formal addresses. J. A. Krug remained at the bead of the War Production board until it went out of existence, although the new President wes often critical of WPB when be was presiding over the Senate committee which bore his name. Almost every move made by Mr. Truman in organizing his official family had underlying it a record of Roosevelt association. There has been only one notable discernible departure from the administrative status quo so far as fundamentals go, and that was the appointment of John W. Snyder as chief of the of fice of war mobilization and recon version. Snyder was a friend and military buddy of the President for a quarter of a century. But Wash ington hears that the OWMR direc tor is being sidetracked, that the President is taking counsel with Secretary Vinson on subjects that rightly fall into Snyder's bailiwick and that a resignation has been of fered. There is nothing in the Truman appointments to indicate whether the President is turning to the right or the left of center?using FDR as "center." Mr. Truman is franker than most public figures and com mentators ? he says he frankly doesn't know what "center" is, imagines he's about the same as his late chief. ? ? ? Opinion is growing in the capital that the government ts "reconvert ing" too rapidly and that the force of speed without direction will have harmful results. Except for a lew generalized thrusts, the White House has shown no disposition to come to grips with the wage-price dilemma, hasnt at tempted to develop a comprehensive program to eliminate the element Of chance, and, in the opinion'of crit ical congressmen, is simply trusting that things somehow wiD work out all right in the end if left to their own devices. There is a striking example of the haphazard system which has been followed, and that is the retention of OPA while permitting the Na tional War labor board to go vir tually out of existence. WLB exer cised a fair degree of control over wage and salary levels, and with wages the largest single item of production costs, there is today no agency effectively operating in that field. Both management and labor agree the President's radioed speech on the subject clarified al most <nothing. The result has been to cut the ground from beneath OPA I in its -efforts .to maintain price ceil I Another example is the War Pro duction board, which was permitted to go .out of existence on Novem ber 3. Odds and ends fell to the newly created Civilian Production administration, but there is today no raw materials allocation plan and efforts are being made to create out of export licensing a means by which domestic industry might have its needs fulfilled. The theory is that refusal of export licenses for needed .civilian materials will back those commodities onto the market here. But its effort upon restora tion <af foreign trade is making con gress unhappy. ? ? ? There still are agencies in Wash ington "winding up" the business of World War I, and it seems entirely possible that history will repeat aft er World War n is officially over. That day will be fixed by President Truman unless he tarries too long and congress steps in to do the job. Dissolution of the Office of War In formation may supply an insight into what happens when bureaus which came into existence since Pearl Harbor cease to exist. Ex cept for changes in the top positions and discarding of the domestic branch, which.always was a minor part of the operation. OWI seems to be a very live corpse. Blanketed into the state depart ment may be upwards of 5.000 OWI payrollers. They will continue, and expand, a worldwide plan of infor mation dedicated to the purpose of teaching other nations more about this country, its people, fheir aspira tions, their accomplishments. About 2,000 more have gone into the bu reau of the budget to continue their present assignment, which is publi cation of the United States govern ment manual. Closing of the do mestic branch actually affected few er than 200 jobs in Washington. Larger, actually, than OWI'a for- j eign branch wiD be the information- i a] office of the state department, for it will include also the public rela tions section of the office of co- ' ordinator of Inter-American affairs, which beams its material to points south of the Rio Grande and which , ' heretofore functioned independently ' of OWI. BARBS . . . by Baukhage The British tried paying a head bounty for every rat killed in rat ridden Hong Kong. They gave it up . . . the enterprising Chinese started rat breeding farms to make more money. ? ? ? The Japanese women's federation "1 suggests that every Japanese wom an give up her kimoiio to raise funds for food imports. Strip for warmth I ? It is the boast of the Koreans that 1 it was through them that Chinese 1 culture reached the Japanese and ' led them out of the Dark ages. The 1 Japanese idea of repayment was to 1 return the Dark ages to Korea. 1 ? ? 0 Faver Castle in Nuernberg was ' "modernized" by a rich wife. Now 1 during the Nuernberg tr'als, SOT 1 guests share the three bathrooms. 1 n_- I I \ Nitrogen Lack Show* In Farm Crop Color* Pale Green Often Mean* Low Protein Content The culprit responsible for the pale green color and spindly growth of many pastures and fields of small grains last spring was lack of nitro gen, according to W. H. Pierre, head of the agronomy department of Iowa State college. Can shews nitrogen application. And nitrogen deficiency was also to blame for the "firing" or drying up of the lower leaves of corn in many other midwestem fields, Dr. Pierre asserted* "Nitrogen is the plant .food ele ment that gives crops their normal, dark-green color and their fresh ap pearance," he declared. "Without enough nitrogen, plants become pale green and spindly. In corn when nitrogen hunger develops about mid summei, the older or lower leaves of the plant turn yellow near the midrib and may gradually die. "Farmers sometimes mistake ni trogen-hunger signs in corn for drouth injury. Where small grains and grasses are concerned, a lack of nitrogen not only results in pale green color but later maturity and lower yields. "One of the other serious effects of nitrogen deficiency is a low pro tein content in crops, for proteins cannot be formed without nitrogen. This has an adverse effect in meat and dairy cattle raising, for low pro tein crops have a low feeding value." Dr. Pierre pointed out that there are three ways in which nitrogen can be added to the soils so that crop needs can be met. One is through the growth of legumes, another is through the use of manures and crop residues and the third is through the use of fertilizers containing nitro gen. Humidity for Storage Apples Is Important The successful storage of apples depends on the ability of the indi vidual to read the danger signs. When apples show signs of wilting or shriveling, it is an indication that the surrounding atmosphere or hu midity is low, according to Purdue university. The dry air is absorbing the moisture from the produce, thus the apple shrinks. Sprouting and rotting results from warm and moist temperatures and lack of proper ventilation. Contain ers should be open and kept off the floor and away from the wall. Ap ples should be stored at 34 to 38 degrees and 75 to 80 per cent hu midity. Ventilation, sound produce, proper temperature and humidity are essential. I ' ' ' ? New in Machinery Hole Digger Jeep serve* es post hole differ. The new improved Jeep, adapted for peacetime work, combines the four basic functions of tractor, light truck, mobile power unit and pas senger conveyance. Among the many and various ' farm applications is its use as a past-hole digger as shown in illustra tion above. Aluminum on Farms Aluminum paint, which because of ita high radial heat reflectivity fives lual service as a long wearing sur face preserver and a temperature reducer, has long been used widely m farm property. Among the new er developments are portable alumi num chicken coops, non-rusting alu minum fencing and screen wire. . For the dairy, such aluminum tern* as milk pails, separator parts, caterers, milk vats, ice trays and milk tanks are now being made. t Fabulous Fur Hats Add New Note Of Luxury to Winter Costumes By CHERIE NICHOLAS EXCITING, enchanting flatterers! *-* That's what the new fur hats are, and nothing less! One marvels at the artistry in furcraft and mili nery design expressed in the eye thrilling fur headwear which is tun ing so dramatically to the present winter scene. Even the most extravagant adjec tives could scarce do justice to these masterpieces milliners are turning out this season. However, since pic tures often speak louder than words, we are showing a group of choice new hats which speak for them selves to the latest trends in sump tuous fur millinery. Note above to the right a stun ning toque. This handsome hat, which has a dash all its own, is of soft brown beaver combined with pale beige tweed. The fur is softly folded over in front in a manner be speaking striking individuality and style distinction. Ideal for wearing with a coat of matching beaver, or with a smart beaver muff! A towering toque of black Persian lamb by Jeanne Tete is shown to the left above. A dashing bow of wide blue satin, ribbon accents the tall vertical line. This hat will look charming with a coat of matching fur or worn with a black cloth wool suit trimmed with Persian lamb. The tall turban below to the left is sleekly molded of black felt. A swath of luxurious silver fox across the top of the crown adds height and softness to the silhouette. Wear this chic chapeau with a hand some silver fox stole for style dis tinction. A swank halo breton is pictured below to the right. It has a bulky brim of glossy black Persian lamb. Most unique, and sounding the glit ter note is the open mesh crown. A-dazzling medallion of pearls and colored "jewels" accents the tip of the crown. Centered In the group Is an ele gant off-face mink hat of Russian inspiration, presented at a showing by the New York Millinery Design ers league. It is fashioned with an I pen crown to accommodate a fash ionable upsweep hair-dress. These new fur halo brims sans crowns are the "last word" in millinery chic. Here the a la Russe "czarina" halo is lined with Persian printed taf feta, highlighted with sequins, and it has wide taffeta streamers at" the back. It's good to know that the season's collection of fur hats include charming little pillbox types, also calots and simple styles in furs to match one's coat, neckpiece or muff. They are priced most reason ably. Better still, if you happen to have a swatch of fur or perhaps a scarf or muff which has outlived its usefulness, take it to your fur rier or milliner and have It made into a modish fur halo or hat You can have this done at comparative ly little cost, considering the returns it brings in way of a stunning new hat. Be sure to save the scraps for a fur corsage bow, which, together with your nifty chapeau, will give you a charming ensemble that will look smart with many a costume. A big vogue is on for white fur hats with matching neckpiece or muff. Thrilling are the cunning sets of hat and muff made up in the sportsy spotted furs, either ocelot or leop ard. If you have some leftovers of fur after the hat is made, perhaps you could induce your furrier to piece them together for a smart pouch handbag with drawstring top. This would be ever so chic. lUleaged by Western Newspaper Union. 'Chic Daytime Dress | Here'* a grand office-to-dat* gown that will alwayi rank ita wearer among the best-dressed. It i* in a charming aoft violet basket-weave rayon crepe. Notice bow beautifully it la styled with an unusual neck line, big pocket* and the new round ed shoulders with stitched-on self fabric border about all the edges. It takes on added significance in that the crepe that makes it bears a label of quality guarantee. Which is why you can wear it at the office or For dress-up. It can be depended upon to give perfect service and it dry-cleans to perfection. Exotic Decor on New Lounging Slippers And now it'i lounging slipped that are going all out for glamour and novelty. It's new vogue this winter to wear fanciful and unique types made ornate with beadwork, em broidery, sometimes studded with colorful stones, and other exotic de cor. Such are the gay Tyrolean scuffs platform ed. cushiony, color ful and lavishly embroidered. Leas pretentious, but Just as eye-appeal ing, are hand-woven wedgies from Mexico, made of fabric. A noted de signer creates a luxurious felt slip per with a bright contrasting satin lining and a huge felt rose on the instep. The popular ballet slipper comes in plaid and colors as well as black. Alaskan Indian boots at white reindeer skin are colorfully lined and are trimmed with hand-worked beaded flowers. Fine soft kid skin slippers built for comfort are good looking and give excellent service. Satin Dreaa First Choice Of Fashion-Wise Women Satin dresses are in the limelight now and their importance will bold good throughout the midwinter sea son. It's satin in the evening and it's satin for daytime wear that ia a first choice among women who know their fashions. Of course, black and brown satins corns first, but the real sensation ia the rich beautiful col ors that are seen in the satin style parade. At fashionable gatherings the scene is made colorful with stunning satin gowns in such delec table colors as a dark subdued sapphire blue or perhaps a deep plum shade or a bronzy beetle green. The color that is newest is a radi ant copper shade that makes up beauUfuLiy and is aver so flattering with mink fur. Deep pewter gray la another new color for satin i ii ma SEWING CIRCLE PATTERNS A Simple, Efficient Home Frock ! Appliqued Jumper-Jacket for Tots 1420 14-4* 1435 < 2-6 yn. Gay House Dress I OOK bright and gay at the ' breakfast table in this simple house dress with clever side but toning, over-shoulder ruffles and flattering lines. Make it in a pret ty floral print, checks or bold polka-dots. Easily and quickly made, it's perfect for your day long activities. ? ? ? Pattern No. 1420 come* in sizes 14. 16. 16. 20; 40. 42. 44 and 46. Size 16 requires 2U yards of 35 or 30-inch material; & yard extra (or rufflinf. Still Dizzy Chap at dance?Yes, I love dancing. Guess it's in my blood. Hostess?Then you must have bad circulation. It hasn't gotten to your feet yet. Fool Deed "Who're you looking for?" asked the chairman of tho concert. ' "A guy named Schubert," replied the village constable. "Somebody phoned ma he was being murdered here." Some political oratorical timber is Just plain bark. Here, Kitty Mrs.?Oh, John, I'm so nervous, I can just feel there is a mouse under the bed. Mr.?Feel there is a cat there, too, my love, and go to sleep. 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