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Exchange of Students
To Promote Good Will
THE state department has a plan,
now embodied in a bill before
the congress, which may do more
than all of our diplomats to bring
about good will and understanding
between the peoples of our nation
and other nations of the world.
The idea is simple and merely
provides for the bringing together
face-to-face of as many as possible
of the folks from the home towns of
other nations with those of the home
towns of our own country. The
plan provides for the reciprocal ex
change of students, teachers, scien
tific specialists and leaders in lit
erature, the arts, agriculture, labor
and business, for mutual study and
understanding of our national life,
our manner of living and doing
business, at first hand. There would
be no propaganda, no half truths
gained from colored movies or
news, just a method by which these
folks can see the United States
and its people as we really are.
They would see our faults and our
virtues, a full, rounded picture
which the state department believes
will pay rich dividends in a better
understanding of America and the
other peoples of the world.
They Learn How We Do It
This program is under the divi
sion of cultural relations of the
state department which is now a
co-ordinating agency for it depart
ments and bureaus. It has a pro
gram arranged for this flow of ex
perts and special information to and
from other nations on such subjects
as American methods of soil con
servation, rural electrification, pub
lic health safeguards, child care and
adult education. In addition, pro
vision is made Tor the tratning of
these people in the functioning of
our own state and federal govern
ments .. . how we operate . . . how
our schools and colleges and univer
sities are run. The whole program
is to he worked out co-operatively,
with other governments to share the
responsibility and costs.
Credit for this idea is given to
Wffiiam Beaton, assistant secretary
of State in dharge of public affairs,
who, by the way, was a partner of
CPA's Chester Bowles in the ad
vertising business.
Benton declares there is no sub
stitute for face-to-face contact to
bring about proper understanding,
and declares that the future nation
al security of the nation is directly
concerned in seeking the friendship
of peoples and their understanding
of our own people and our free
society. He maintains that govern
ments have weather vane charac
teristics and that it is the peoples
of the world, not governments, in
whom we must put our trust for our
future security.
Expect 20,000 by 1947
The program has already been
tested on a small scale and some
400 persons from the Latin Amer
ican republics ;baye Satan ^advan
tage of this reciprocal" program to
come here and study America and
American methods and itL turfx we
have sent a similar, number to those
countries. The depaxtmept expects
some 10,000 foreign students to take
advantage of the program this year
and expects at least 20,000 in 1947.
The state department fears that
In tpest foreign countries a wrong
and harmful impression ef the Unit
ed States has been brought about
by gangster movies, by pfeturea and
stories of lush, luxurious living here,
and the Sketchy information given
In foreign newspapers.
Included in the bill, which would
give the state department the nec
essary legislative authority for its
?world-wide program, in addition to
the exchange of persons, are provi
sions to:
Maintain and service American li
braries in 60 countries; send out a
daily radio report to carry full texts
of important official announcements
to our diplomatic missions; a docu
mentary service to supply diplomat
ic offices with background material,
biographical sketches and informa
tion about life in America; photo ex
hibits, displays and film strips for
non-commercial ipse in foreign coun
production in foreign languages ot
news reels about the United States;
and operation of a short-wave broad
casting station to cover the world.
We May Be Feared, Hated
The United States has emerged
from the war as the world's most
powerful nation, and strong nations
too readily become hated and
feared. Hence, this program of the
state department wUI attempt to
eliminate this fear and to correct
?ome distorted impressions of us.
The entire program was adopted
under orders of President Truman
to "build in the hearts and minds
of foreign peoples everywhere a full
and fair picture of American life and
cf the policies ot the government."
I - - W??tore NniHMi Onto.
Tying wages to profits can
pre8erve free enterprise
SOME EDITORIAL WRITERS*
and many industrialists, insist that
making profits the basis of wages
would mean the death of our free
enterprise system. They say pro
duction can be the only true founda
tion on which a wage structure
should, or can, be erected. They
have not backed such assertions with
reasons, logical or otherwise, but
evidently have expected the people
to accept that statement as a fact.
Years ago railroad management
was insistent that the people had no
concern with freight and passenger
rates, made by management, otner
than to pay the rates if they wished
to travel or to ship. That was "the
public be damned" policy adopted by
the roads that brought drastic regu
lation. Had it not brought regula
tion the continuance of such a pol
icy would undoubtedly have resulted
in nationalization.
If some self-adjusting basis for
wage regulation is not arrived at we
will continue to have, for the future
as in the past, intense industrial
strife. The greatest danger to tree
enterprise is that out of such con
tinued strife will come nationalisa
tion of industry. That is what is hap
pening throughout Europe, and It
can happen in America.
The seizure and operation of in
dustrial plants o? the part of gov
ernment is but a first step toward
nationalization. It is a step the rad
ical elements have attempted to
force by tying up production. It is
a process that can become perma
nent operation, and when it has
reached that point, free enterprise
is dead.
We need unlimited production, all
we are capable of producing. Out
' of such production would come both
j lower prices to consumers and in
creased profits for capital. But in
creased production is dependent.
upon labor, and labor must be en
couraged to produce in peacetime
j as it was in wartime, by incentive
pay. Wages based on profits,
provide the needed incentive. It is
the simple process of increased pro
duction, increased profits, increased
j wages and decreased prices. There
j is no sacrifice of the rights or func
; tions of management; no sacrifice for
capital, but rather a guarantee that
labor will not take all, and compe
tition will protect the rights of the
purchasing public to lower prices
where price reductions are possible.
Where is ?the danger to free en
terprise In making labor a respon
sible partner in industry? To know
costs and profits is the foundation
on which such a partnership can be
built. As a partner labor must,
and would, be responsible for that
production we, and the world, need.
To achieve ^uch increase would
mean Increased returns for labor.
! It seems to offer a practical solu
tion for a vexing and dangerous
problem.
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TWO NONPROFIT organizations
are doing valuable Jobs for each of
us Americans. They are the Tax
Foundation, organized by Lewis H.
Brown, with headquarters in New
York, and the Citizens' National
committee, with headquarters in
Washington. They are digging out
valuable factual information regard
ing the operation and expenditures of
government, and where the money
to pay for it all comes from. If
every citizen knew and understood
the facts they produce it would
make a vast difference in govern
ment expenditures. It would stop
much of the waste, and mean a re
duction in our burdensome taxes.
The average individual does not
realize the meaning of such stu
pendous sums as express govern
mental totals. . To be effective those
sums need interpretation, and
breaking down to individual and
| family status. Some method of do
i ing that, and of presenting such in
terpretations of facts to the general
public, is needed to give full value
' to the work of these two organfea
. tions. Their work, valuable as it
is, now stops Just short of a full
realization of results.
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great opportunities
in atomic energy
THE ATOMIC AGE as applied to
war gives us the shudders, but the
atomic age as applied to peace
opens new frontiers and new oppor
tunities for the genius of the world.
Such men as BtU, Morse, Ford. Edi
son, Mergenthaler and many others
were the trail blazers of the pres
ent or the immediately past gener
ation. Most of them were unknown
until they gave to the world those
great accomplishments that have
marked world progress. We can ex
pect the new trail blazers to be like
them, men grasping at opportunity,
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A TIF for Senator Byrd of Vtr
rfnia, who, despite herculean efforts
has failed materially ta redaee the
aomber of bureaucrats on the fed
eral payrolls: Secure the enactment
of legislation that will disenfran
chise all employees below the status
of policy makers, and the Immediate
families of these employees, so long
as the employees appear oa gov
ernment payrolls. Removo the vote
making possibtlltiea of patronage for
dad payroito has been remove/*
Wear a Glamorous Belt to Accent
- Your Chic Midwinter Black Frock
By CHERIE NICHOLAS
DELTS are playing a most spec
*J tacular role in the midwinter
fashion picture. Not only is the idea
of dramatizing a simple costume
with a resplendent belt going over
big in current fashions, but advance
spring styles herald the importance
of intriguing belts worn with skirt
and bodice or blouse costumes.
At the immediate moment fash
ion-wise women are wearing chic
black frocks of sophisticated sim
plicity to which daring and dra
matic emphasis is being given via
gorgeous belts after the manner
shown in the illustration. To the left
four exquisite narrow gold belts
worn as a wide girdle give a dazzl
ing note to a modish full-skirted
black frock. The slender midriff ef
fect here achieved highlights many
of the newest silhouettes this season.
The stunning dress to the right
goes winged and wide above the
waistline, keeping the midriff whit
tled down with a glamorous corse
let belt. The artful curves of this
belt achieve a willowy waistline
reminiscent of the laced corset
era. The belt by Criterion is of
black suede, stylized with a design
ful floral motif in gold and silver.
To browse around among the belt
displays is as exciting as an Alice
in-Wonderland adventure. One of
the outstanding numbers in a noted
collection is an eye-thrilling belt
done in colorful felt, emblazoned
with artfully worked gold braid and
glittering sequins. It's a beauty te
include in your wardrobe of belts.
You will find that it never fails te
bring the simplest frock up to a
new high in glamour.
Some of the dress-up belts are that
richly bejeweled and embroidered
New Ballet Length
lucjr luuft wutui a ? laiisuut.
It accents drama to wear this gor
geous belt sans other jewelry save
perhaps a handsome bracelet.
The existing craze for beautiful
and versatile belts that are hand
worked should be an inspiration to
those who have a knack of making
pretty costume accents for them
selves to perform a little belt magic
of their own. In designing your belt,
keep in mind that the trend is to
ward wider types that savor of fit
ted corselet or midriff effects. You
can fashion a smart belt of material
matching the dress with which it is
worn, or you can buy a wide ribbon
or suede belt and embroider it your
self with sequins and JEtvels. A tri
angle or leaf design at each side
of the belt buckle would be very ef
fective. Very lovely too is the belt
of dress fabric or suede or ribbon,
if you prefer, that is appliqued with
handmade flowers made of silk or
multi-colored ribbons.
One is tempted to acquire a col
lectibn of belts this season since they
are smartly worn with every type
costume, from play outfits and chic
sportswear to the most formal eve
ning clothes. Start your wardrobe of
belts with a sportsy leather num
ber that is attractively studded with
metal nailheads and perhaps a few
colorful stones. A series of plastic-1
coated yarn have just been brought
out that may be washed. These come
in several designs, one of which is
hand-knotted so as to form scallops
about the edge. It has a drawstring
fastening.
Hand-crocheted belts are shown in
wide-band effect with interesting ap
plique of tiny flowers and leaves,
also hand-crocheted of bright colored
yarns. It's worthwhile including a
gypsy tie-girdle or scarf of black or
colorful satin, the wide ends of which
are embroidered with sequins.
Released by Western Newspaper Union.
Classic Jackets Are
Longer for Spring
The big news about the spring
suits is that their jackets are long
er. That is, 5peaking of the classic
types. However, in direct contrast
to the long effects are the very brief
bolero and basque jackets which are
being designed for the young ele
ment. Checks, bright wools and
newsiest of all, wool jersey, are
leading materials for the spring suit.
As to coats, the topper it is triumph
ing anew in the fashion picture. The
three-quarter length tunic coat is
also a topflight fashion. Very new
looking is the full length great coat
that is fashioned after the manner
of the officer coat. It's news that
metal buttons are seen on some of
the newer coat styles. Smart resort
shops have wide call for toppers in
pastel wools that are enriched either
with deep cuffs in light furs or they
are bordered with fur in a light
some mood. Ornamental buttons are
lavishly used on both coats and suits
this season.
A Preview of Beach Wear
Comes From Winter Resorts
News from the southland resorts
brings a foreword of what you will
be wearing on the beach this sum
mer.
Most of the bathing suits, for in
stance, are two-piece affairs with
bare midriffs.
There is a charming model in
bright yellow with a white braid
trim and another in white pique
with huge stylized red and blue pan
sies. Cream-colored jersey forms
an artfully draped suit with black
binding and flattering shirring on
trunks and bra top.
To top the suits you'll like the new
beach robes, such as the one in deep
turquoise cotton with an unusual
cape top and a gracefully flared
skirt.
There's quite a choice of good-look
ing play clothes, too, many of them
of the two-piece variety, like the
full little midriff skirt and top of
gray, blue, green or tan. Or the
sunback dress with matching bolero
in luscious pastel colore. It loolu
like you will have an easy time get
ting a tan this summer.
Most beautiful cotton laces are
being designed and manufactured
that are as fragile and sheer as the
best of fine laces. This charming
dance dress is made of exquisitely
filmy black cotton lace over pink
marquisette. Note its new ballet
length which is gaining importance
in the evening mode. The low criss
cross of black crepe on the bodice
and cap shoulders is a most eye
appealing and sophisticated touch.
Quantities of these lovely fine and
sheer cotton laces will be seen this
summer made up in enchanting
dance frocks. New lines, too, will
add delicate charm to these filmy
creations. Yon wiH look captivating
in your lovely lace, as you pirou
ette under the stars.
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THE SAILOR GETS
A BREAK ? ,
Before long the navy will cease
to be ouMress^ by-tbTinny.
Jir 1 sSk
pants, sailor collars and deml tasse
hats doing s fade out tor snappier
and more modernistic olohtng.
Tradition Is a fine thing and the
old-time sailer salt was good enough
for countless stoat-hearted Ameri
cans to light and die in, bat nobody
could feel swanUly tailored in It.
Some people say, however, that
the garb was a fine thing: It made
the wearer fighting mad.
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The change is not official yet, but
the navy is trying 'out completely
new uniforms for Jack Tars, and
they are fully as smart as the army,
marines and air corps. Pants are |
pants, the buttons are in the right
place and there is no lacing remote
ly associated with them. The old
blouse with the wide collar Is also
gone, as is the traditional sail hat
4
Strike np the band,
Here comes a sailor,
Freed from (at last)
Farragat's tailor!
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You can now Join the navy and
look as good as if you were in the
army.
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When a girl has to choose between
the army and the navy it will be
all even so far ae the costumes
are concerned.
?
Those old-fashioned bell-bottom
trousers were designed so that a
tar eonld shake 'em off swiftly if
he went overboard, tot modem yooth
can break swimming records even
in a paratrooper's field regalia.
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Nobody knows why the hat was
designed, but it was never a fit and
was one reason why so many boys
joined the army.
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Opry House Notes
If there ever was s New York
theatrical season walloping the no
tion that only dirt pays in the show
world and that the big rewards go
/[ to the author who gets his ideas
from under the linoleum, this is it.
All the big money making musi
cals (with one exception) are of the
refreshingly wholesome type. And
away on top as money makers are
the revivals of old time favorites,
notable for loveliness of words and
music.
?
"Show Boat," first produced al
most twenty years ago, and revived
in 1932, is back, for instance, and as
terrific as ever. Believable human
beings, decent impulses and the glo
rification of the more wholesome
things of life mark every minute
of the show.
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On the other hand, there is that
sign in 12-foot letters in Times
Square that should help place some
of the responsibility tor juvenile
crime, "Rougher and Tougher Than
'Murder, My Sweet'."
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IMAGINARY ANGLING
This spring I'D go fishing
With a red I cannot buy
On the line nobody's selling
I will tie a missing By.
When the fish that isn't biting
Strikes and runs beneath a rock
I will haul him in directly
With the reel that's out of stock.
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Miami Beach Is one of the few
places on earth benefited by tha
war. It bad a boom all through the
disturbance. If Germans had held
out another year, thrte wouldn't
have been a room in the place un
der $500 a week, without bath.
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And if the japs hadn't quit as
they did, any realtor would have
been able to sell a covered wagon
for the price of a waterfront hotel
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BROADWAY, MM
Author?I've got a new shew.
Producer?What vintage? If it's
under 2* years old I can't use it
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OU adage* reviled. 1/ ron err 'wolf
often enough you mey get e mink.
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A Hereford bull was sold at auc
tion in Oklahoma the other day
tor $51,000. And without potatoes
or butter! It was a case where a
redfiag caused no trouble.
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Spencer Tracy has been rumored
hi and out of "The Ruggnd Path"
so many times they arc thinking at
changing the name to "Are You
With It?"
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We knew one of the moot disap
pointed soothers in America. Her
sen is net handsome enough for a
future indorsing of fine whiskies and
yet too goad looking for beer ads.
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> They say of b certain admiral.
"That's hie story and he'a Stark
with It"
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SEWING CIRCLE PATTERNS
Princess Frock Is Flattering
Gay Aprons Make Welcome Gifts
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Lovely Prince*! Frock.
A STRIKING side button prin
cess frock that's wearable and :
flattering to every figure. Wonder- is
fully easy to make?it will be love
ly in a soft plain fabric highlighted
with a huge flower trim. Ruffling M
edges the neck, closing and pert ra
pocket. ?
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Pattern No. SSM is tor itoi 1J, IS IS.
18 and 20. Size 14. short sleeves, needs r
SVfc' yards of 35 or 30-inch fabric; use
scraps for applique.
Santa's School
One of America's unusual edu
cational institutions is the Santa
Claus school in Albion, N. Y., [_
says Collier's.
Founded in 1937 by Charles W. =
Howard, this unique school gives
instruction in the various subjects
every department store Santa i
Claus should know, its 18 courses I
covering, for example, the art of 1
make-up, showmanship, child psy
chology, and the recreational and
educational value of the different
types of toys.
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?ptable gifts, too.
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