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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1944 inn tsbAutJJKi jsfcws. cuiAUf jkt. m. u. PACE SEVEN Practical Planners Plot Nation's Economic Future Map Expansion of Foreign Trade as Help in Meeting Goal of 60,000,000 Jobs In Postwar Period. &CrJ j)l - By BAUKHAGE Nemi nalysl and Commentator WSV Service, Union Trost Building Washington, D. C. "Sixty million Jobs!" That phrase has been batted bout hopefully, contemptuously, with the raised eyebrow of cynical doubt, with the set Jaw of desperate determination. People may believe It is an Ideal dream or feel that It is quite prac ticable but the majority of experts will tell you unless It Is achieved we face the old cycle: inflation, depres sion, war and pestilence. But the phrase "60 million Jobs" has acquired a new meaning in the last few weeks. Why? Because of a plan that has been presented to achieve this goal. The men who have worked it out, and the things that have brought them together and welded their ideas Into an effective Implement, have caused some of the hard-headed experts, who are accus tomed to weigh such ideas on the scales of experience and either toss them into the scrap heap or hold them up as worthy of use, to call this plan good. The "plan" is contained in a little red-bound booklet issued as Pam phlets Nos. 37-38 of the National Planning association and called "America's New Opportunities in World Trade." And let me hasten to say right here that this organiza tion is not to be confused with an other New Deal group of a similar name which congress in Its wis dom, or otherwise, has weighed in the balance and found wanting. ' The National Planning association about which I am writing is a non governmental, non-partisan associ ation of businessmen and scholars, labor leaders, farmers, bankers and manufacturers, all, insofar as this task is concerned, at once selfless workers in the vineyard of the pub licgood, and husbandmen who realize Thefr neighbor's prosperity is likewise their own. r There are three reasons why the plan for creating Jobs, worked out by this organization, has made an impression on Washington and else where: First, it has been examined and praised by certain media of public thought which can hardly be de scribed as champions of the imprac tical, the Utopian or the unAmerican the New York Times, the New York Herald Tribune, and Business Week, to mention only three. Second, because of the men who authored or sponsored It all lead ers in their respective fields of American enterprise. Third, because of the way the organization which brought these men together came into being. Now let me give you the gist of the plan. Mast Boost Imports, Foreign Investments A 10 billion dollar trade budget calling for Increased imports and in creased foreign Investments. That sounds pretty unorthodox to start with. There would be tariff reduc tions to increase the imports on the theory that only thus will foreign countries be able to get the money to buy our goods. There would be steps taken to make foreign capital investments secure in order to build them up. There would be an international bank for reconstruction and de velopment; there would be long-time foreign trade agreements coordi nated with long-time investment programs. Now, in order to understand why such an unorthodox program finds such ready acceptance lri hard-bitten world fed up with Utopian plan ning, let me take you back to the genesis of the organization from which this plan emerged. We find ourselves in the com fortable but somewhat gloomy quarters of the old City club in New York where met a group of men, most of them engineers, some econo mists, others interested as members of that club, who had become tired of the type of "research" which was largely a collection of ancient his tory and which looked backward In stead of forward. These men saw the weakness in the kind of "report" frequently ed for and submitted to great twporations and other Institutions iy high-paid and well-informed ex perts, but written entirely by men who had no responsibility for the actual carrying out of the programs, men who had no power whatever to make the decisions necessary to meet the actual conditions with which they were faced. At about the same time, a simi lar group was meeting in England. It had moved a little farther ahead, perhaps because its members had come to the point where they felt that efficient planning, such as suc cessful business institutions carried through, might be applied to public affairs as well. They called them selves the "P E P" (political and economic planning). This group was made up of British government offi cials, people from the "City" (Lon don's Wall street), members of in dustry, finance, the Bank of Eng land (which, you recall, is a pri vate institution) and others. By virtue of a fortunate inter national marriage the ideas of the American and British groups mingled. And so, the American group came to the conclusion: first, th planning must be done by for-waro-Jnoking, rather than historically-minded groups, including per sons who actually had to make the decisions to carry out the plans. Second, that since (as the previous years had shown) even the well planned industrial and governmental efforts fall when the "unplanned" ef forts go down as they did in the depression, it might be wise to car ry the planning into the national fleldr 3y id34 the National Planning as sociation had been organized, had received the backing of a number of foundations, individual contributions and memberships and was able to issue its first report in December of that year setting forth its principles. Other reports followed. Birth of a t. Big Idea Just when the "60 million Jobs" idea was born, I do not know, Cer tainly it was before anyone had hit upon that particular figure which, indeed, must be considered rather at a symbol than an exact estimate of tomorrow's needs. But there was one statement made at a meeting in 1940 which seems to me to have been the inspiration for the present report. It was Donald Nelson who spoke and the gist of what he said was this: "In order to get full production for the war effort we must conquer certain future fears. Labor must be cured of the fear that this tre mendous production effort will bring a reaction and that war workers will be working themselves out of a Job later. Capital must be cured of the fear that it will bring Inflation and depression which mean that they are working themselves out of their in vestments and profit." Whether this caused the board of trustees of the NPA to call upon its committee on international policy to set their heads to writing a pre scription for full employment, I do not know. But it might seem to have caused constructive thinking in that direction. These are some of the men in volved: William Batt, one of America's leading industrialists and a member of the War Production board, heads the NPA's board of trustees. The chairman' of the committee of the NPA which prepared; the report is Stacy May, economic advisor to the McGraw-Hill publishing company. There are 21 others who compose the committee which drew up the re port. They are representative mem bers of industry, labor, agriculture, finance, public affairs, professional life. (Copies of the plan "America's New Opportunities In World Trade," Pamphlets Nos. 37-38, can be ob tained for 50 cents by writing the National Planning association, 800 21st street, Washington, D. C.) RATS! They say that rodents de sert a sinking ship. If that Is the case Washington is assured a safe voyage for we have in the capital more than our share. And the White House has its quota, too, although the situation there has been ameliorated since the days when Theodore Roosevelt hired a special rat charmer to run out the vermin with trained ferrets. B R I E F S . . . by Baukhage "Merry Christmas," said the boy. "Well, I might," said the wistful lady, "if he asked me." I If u n't know who Bobby Is, but at t he deserves a sock. It is a dangerous thing when ciga rettes, biting your nails, oversleep ing or being inaugurated gets to be a habit. What about tht rugged individual ists who can't roll their own? It is easier to let the cat out of the bag before you want to than to let it out of the back door when it wanti to. Turning In a victory bond is like killing the goose for one gold-plated egg. Midwinter Collections Arouse Yearning for a New Fur Coat By CHERIE NICHOLAS - fit , f! $ v H oil mm il mil mm wiHUMm I ( IS' i TpHIS fall and winter season stands forth on the fashion cal endar as marking the dawn of a new era of superbly styled, luxurious looking fur coats that set a new high in point of elegance and artful design. After seeing the eye-thrilling midwinter displays, so resplend ent and so "different" in style tech nique, any idea of making a last year's coat "do this winter" be comes in the mind of the woman who aspires to keep pace with fash ion quite an unworkable theory. Per haps "what to do with that Christ mas check" might find an answer here. The woman buying the fur coat of her dreams now, will reap rich re ward, for the midwinter showings are presenting fur artistry at its peak. They stage a veritable reve lation of models that interpret all the latest fashion gestures in way of wide versatility in the furs them selves, plus a new elegance in styl ing that outmodes anything that has been seen in recent years. Fur coats in current displays tell you the story of new shorter lengths, and of voluptuous large sleeves, most of them with dramatic wide cuffs, and of a new generous silhou ette that achieves a flare and a pert back swing. These details sum up to that feeling of new elegance which pervades the entire fashion realm this winter. It adds intrigue too, that such an amazing variety of furs are "in style" these days. It is as fashion right to wear a super Persian lamb coat as it is to wear an American or Russian broadtail. As for mink, it has come into its own in a big way. The sensation is wild mink, a very soft and youthful looking fur that is being made up Into stunning coats, capes and handsome cape stoles. Seal, black or brown, is given high fashion rank, also nu tria, beaver, caracul gray or brown, and many sports furs, particularly the spotted types. As to the su premacy of lovely white ermine in the evening mode, there is no ques tion. There is such a diversity of fur coat types one can find just the style one likes best. The emphasis this year is on tuxedo fashions that range from the new short lengths to full length. Cossack coats offer a dra matic new silhouette and there is also increasing favor for the short nipped-in-at-waist tunic modes. Fur capes short or long make big news. They are especially smart in mink or Persian lamb. The coats pictured herewith, se lected for illustration from among smart fur modes created by Chi cago Fashion .industries,, carry the message of that new elegance which is so characteristic of fashions of today. The handsome full-length nu tria tuxedo coat shown above to the right stands for rich flattery and long dependable wear. It is a forth right example of fur coat perfection, styled in the new luxurious mood. Yet it is practical and of sterling worth. It has the new deep turn back cuffs and a chic matching hat. To the right below is a black Per sian lamb top-favorite. It is a thor oughbred in every detail, so elegant ly conservative it can be worn with equal aplomb over street or over evening clothes. The deep slit at each side is a new-this-season fash ion gesture. Take note also of the handsomely cuffed sleeves. Gray furs are very much in the fashion picture this year. Shown to the left above is a striking fitted Cos sack coat, styled of gray Persian lamb. Whopping big sleeves and saucy pockets are intriguing style accents. It is stunning types like this that declare a new era in fur styling. The coat shown in lower left cor ner is interesting in that it is styled of lynx-dyed fox, giving emphasis to the fact that the list of furs on this winter's fashion program covers an unusually wide range. Released by Wettern Newspaper Union. Short Housecoat Is Pretty and Practical Somehow we have erown Into the habit of thinking of housecoats in terms of floor length. The new col lections feature very charming housecoats that stop Just at or below the knee. It's surprising how prac tical and goodlooking they are. You can get them in padded and quilted styles in plain colors or in beautiful floral patternlngs. Houserobes made of bright Scotch plaids are the hit of the season. They have tie-sash belts and they really are chic to wear when you have informal company. College girls rave over these rich, beautiful plaids; career girls adore them and you can get cunning types in plaids for youngsters. One of the newest winter-warm outfits to wear in the home con sists of a quilted brief jacket of flow ery satin print with a slightly circular-cut skirt that fastens at the waistlirie in front but is left open the rest of the way down so it can be thrown over a costume slip in a Jiffy. Embroidered Wool Wraps Are New-This-Season A distinctly new-this-season eve ning winter wrap is a wool 25-lnch topper. It is neatly tailored with nov elty - shaped pockets emblazoned with sequins, gold embroidery and Jewel-like stones. Hip-depth capes of handsome wool have rich embroi dery at each shoulder top. Taffeta Blouse a . 'KVMM ' J f f f Hi!& iritlmii t -nil iinrrr "'- - " " The blouse worn with this stun ning black wool two-piece is made of plaid taffeta than which there is nothing smarter. The styling of this blouse points out the fact that soft bow-tie effects lead in the mode. Also there is new accent in the low ered pointed waistline. - ' Vogue Turns to Capes " Fashion is ' very' cape-conscious nowadays. The new suits are caped and the latest dresses have cape flares in the back. The long fur cape is a fashion-first and the short fur cape takes the place of the short er fur Jacket tn many instances. Soaring Wings By SHIRLEY N. HARKINS McCIure Newspaper Syndicate. WNU Featuree. TANICE pulled her sweater closer " about her as she hurried across the dunes, the thermos jug cuddled under her arm. It bad been a blistering hot day, but with night fall the wind shifted east, and even now a spray rode in with the waves. It was tedious work spotting from the watchtower on the rocky ledge, and Barry would appreciate the coffee. She smiled softly in the darknese, warm at the thought of Barry and how much he meant to her. She couldn't imagine what life would be like without him to tease her affec tionately. They had grown up to gether in this tiny New England village, sharing experiences, per fectly content with their narrow lit tle square , of earth, but then war came, and its shadow blotted out the sun on the crags, the peaceful fish ing dories, and the graceful flight of sea gulls across the harbor. Every thing suddenly assumed a stern and vital purpose, and a man became ambitious, restless. "Golly, Jan, I'd give anything to enlist right now." Barry's serious mood touched the girl, and she shud dered slightly. She was thankful Mrs. Conroy depended solely on bim. He worked with a new deter mination, a zeal that hinted be was under pressure. The feeling swept through the vil lage like wildfire and uniforms mushroomed overnight. Even Fred Willis with his warped, distorted mind and his crooked back seethed SEWING CIRCLE PATTERNS "Why, Fred, how unkind; and un true, too!" . with rage to think he could not fight. Jan worried about Fred. He had always been unreasonably jealous of Barry, so much so that it was be coming an obsession. "He's just a slacker, Barry Con roy is." Jan overheard Fred's ven omous attack. "Afraid. If I had his strong body, nothing would keep me out of this scrap." "Why, Fred, how unkind; and un true, tool" He faced her defiantly, and she didn't like the look in his eyes. She sympathized with Barry's dis appointment when he told her of his failure to make the grade with the Air Corps, but she couldn't still the happy thought: He'll stay a while longer. I won't lose him yet. Janice though now what a god send the boom uad been to the vil lage. She remembered her first trip with Barry. With the slack tide they had ridden the ground swells oft the coast in the little dory and detached the rock-moored moss with long rakes. Back on shore, their haul had to be spread out to dry. Every evening and when rain threat ened, it was packed in large cov ered buckets tor protection, as fresh water could ruin the whole lot. "Somebody discovered that a pow der made from the dried moss could be used in chocolate milk, ice cream soda and other soft drinks to keep the mixtures from separating. Golly, Jan, don't argue about it. Just be grateful that this summer's harvest will pay for painting the house." Janice feared his reaction to an outer world, a wonderful, exciting new environment. Barry, she knew, would adapt himself easily. He de served his chance, even if he did forget a snub-nosed little girl in denim slacks and sneakers. She sighed, thinking how delighted Bar ry had been earlier in the evening. "Jan, it's almost enough!" he gloated exultantly. "A few more collections like this, and I'll practi cally have my wings." Her heart contracted. She hurried now, for it began to sprinkle. She stopped short as she saw Fred skulking by the packed tubs. Fred, wanting to keep Barry out of uniform even as she did. Fred, who had silently re moved all the covers and stolen away in the darkness. It was a futile effort at revenge, she knew, and yet it would keep Barry close and safe beside her for a few more weeks. She began to feel a conspiratorial kinship with Fred. It was sheer accident she had stumbled on the scene at all. Barry wasn't expecting her. When Janice reached the watch tower, Barry held her close. "Good girl!" he whispered. "I saw the whole thing." Janice stared at the binoculars on the table. She was glad she had covered the tubs that would send her eagle soaring. In giving Barry his chance she had made a place for herself beside bim forever. Neat and Wearable House Frock Tailored Brother and Sister Sets riff ?b j. iff; ? .4, dfj , 177 w House Frock yONDERFULLY simple to fit " easy to wear and launder this button-front house frock .will make you look crisp and neat for home-front tasks. ... Pattern No. 1977 comes in sizes 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 and 48. Size 36 requires 4 "4 yards of 35 or 39-inch material; 3"j yards rickrack to trim. For this pattern send 25 cents in coins, your name, address, size desired and pat tern number. For Tots D ROTHER and sister set the lit " tie folks will want to wear of ten. Sister's pert pleated skirt and brother's trousers both have sus penders! Either boy or girl can It is easier to wash a large amount of slightly soiled clothes than a few very dirty ones. When washing walls, start at the bottom, instead of at the top; then if you spill any of the cleaning fluid on the wall it will not spot, as otherwise. Use a large oiled silk bowl cover for an emergency shower cap. When shaking a small throw rug, hold by the sides. If held by the ends, the weight of the rug pulls the threads apart. Coffee grounds make a good sweeping compound for use in the basement. Glue a bright piece of linoleum over the old worn top of a card table. Clean your brick hearth by first scrubbing with a stiff brush and hot soapy water. Rinse clean and wipe dry. Let stand a day and then coat with boiled linseed oil. If heavy furniture must be moved and there is no second per son to help, this is a satisfactory way to do it. There is little lifting, and there will be no scratches on the floor. Lift furniture onto an old rag rug or sack. Then pull it over to where you want it to be. A steam bath will usually bring velvet back to its original texture. When boiling cauliflower, place in a kettle with head downward. Scum rising to the top of kettle will not then settle on flowers and discolor them. wear the neatly tailored blouse, with long or short sleeves. Pattern No. 1259 comes in sizes 2, S, 4V 5 and 6 years. Size 3, blouse, shart sleeves, requires IV yards of 35 or 3t inch material; skirt. Hi yards; pants 1 yard. Due to an unusually large demand an current war conditions, slightly more turn is required in Tilling orders for a few at the most popular pattern numbers. Send your order to: SEWING CIRCLE PATTERN DEPT. 1150 Sixth Ave. New York, N. T. Enclose 25 cents in coins for each pattern desired. Pattern No Size...... Name Address To Relieve Bad Cough, Mix This Recipe, ot Home Big Saving. No Cooking. So Easj. You'll be surprised bow quickly an easily you can relieve coughs due to . colds, when you try this splendid re cipe. It gives you about four times as much cough medicine for your monei, and you'll find, it truly wonderfiot ' Make a syrup by stirring 2 cupa granulated sugar and one cup f water a few moments, until dissolved. No cooking needed it's no trouble at all. (Or you can use corn syxap or liquid honey. Instead of sugar syrup Then put 2 ft ounces of Pinex (obtain ed from any druggist) into a pint bot tie. Add your syrup and you iava m full pint of medicine that will annua I yo'l by Its quick action. It never I spoils, and tastes fine. This simple mixture takes tight hoM, of a cough. For real results, yuri'.w never seen anything better. It loosens the phlegm, soothes the irritated mem. , branes, and eases the soreness. Pinex is a special compound of proven ! Ingredients, in concentrated form, weiU ; known for its prompt action in cough and bronchial irritations. Money re funded if it doesn't please you Ja every way. Give good -tasting tonls many doctors recommenJ Valuable Scott's Emulsion helps cbSdnB) promote proper growth, Btrorg bona), sound teeth 1 Contains natural A ft's Vitamins elements all children seed. Si Mother give Scott's daily the year 'round. Suy atalldruggistsl J fogy ASK MOTHER, SHE KNOWS . JSS9
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