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I THURSDAY, JANTAR J r PAGE FOUR (Third Sctiony THE WAYNESVlLLE MOUNTAINEER 4 ' J; U4 ' 3 I 4 t .1 , ti, I .'1 J i 2 1 0 r Yule Toll Calls More Than 21 Per Cent Above 1945 An i .-.ticiaU-d ,'iO.OO') service men in the New oik City area u; long-distance leii !i inc all. through to their (jwilii-s in cio !:. last week, and the A:in-i'ie;.i: Tele phone & TeloKrai.'h 'oi,iuu. sa.d that long-distame -i!!, t.innuh out the country thi.- Chi i-i mas showed a 21 per mil un n .1 hut laM year. I'elephonins fiuv.i ? over the i 1 1 1 j c 1 a ;. a- ! mally dillkult, v 'Ah dela parts of ttie rour.tr;. ;:v. a few hours al ! he !m However, from roj San Kranriseo and Se.ti telephone fan! ii ie-. ha e burdened for the J a-' '.w law number of remni men hoping to lie ii'ini" mas. dela s to ,,!" p. ! country aerajc d ruh! The longest delay v a from Seattle to ( 'u- -.j took eighteen hou returning to the in -1 1.1 -i were 1 met w ith dela;. a ;i record in ciliing a a country. Cam) Kilnu r .;"' ( N. Y . teleph.oii. 1 ei.' ed with the piol.iem heavy tiaflie ol tr.. , expected to be home 1 but tthii'C Iran--poi ' -by last week .- v were kept open dreils ol -old ! 1 -. we' by Ihe armv to finally eomph ted tin : small hours 01 the .a Teehnieian '!'hu d i Jenkin;. w ho ai:a ei Christ mas K . e. i! o n Virion alter two and 1 Timely, Practical Household Suggestions By RUTH CURRENT N .S. State College STREAMLINED AIR-GOING PHOTO LAB READY FOR TEST .v York : aim. ii . to most ;i n , oni P, Hod. Milts Ol' i- where en over K by the I -ersiie Chri-t- p, 1 I ol Ihe a! hour v a- in i a'N , v. ! xh j Sei n e men i t -oasi were roarhiia.: this part- t . 1 Ihe a.-':. Siu.:r. . 1.,'in.iliiig ho l ad Chri ' mas iv iiela ed ! f::in 'es :.'id hm:-t- I 1 :ia.-' i in- s. a!;s in tne m: William l Kiina r (.'ran '.on halt sears in tin' Kuropean theaiei . wa-u d no time in Loin-,' to the telephone center to call hi- n a. . 1 ..mi la' ti er in San l-'rati. --m lie u a - not able to put the call in unt.l '.i a. 111.. and it w;is not until tvo hour.-" afterward that he v,.. 'aikin" to his family. Yet there was no tites lioil in Ins mind. Alter two and a half .'.ears.'' he said, "it sure i. Worth it." Others, instead of tlephoning from the crowded army tamp cen ters, made use of Chi 1-1 mas passes to go t" New York CM and place their calls at (etitiis there. Master Serjeant Harold .!aear. a1-!) just off the Cranston Victor;., went to the I'libhc Telephone Cemor for the Armed Services at liroadway and Fort;. -t bird S'i"et to call hi family in New Ori.M's-. .and tell them he was back alter three years. He completed the call in fifteen minutes to learn that his brother, whom he thought was still a ser geant in Kna't ind. had come back by a faster ship, and had had his Christmas dinner at home as a Before busing equipment for cleaning, the homemaker should ana's ?e her budget and dec ide whether she really needs the equipment and can aflord it She should eer.-ider frequency of use etiieiencs. cost of upkeep. 'epair. r .iiacc mcnt of parts, len' tli of sersice. and storage in her iunn.v It is the wise housewife who buss . i 1 quipment. keeps it in .' -pair, ami u-es it for a long ne:!.. W;i-h brooms occasionally, shake out water. haiiK with handle down. Various kinds of brushes are needed for dust removal. The toihd bowl brn-h i more sanitary if 'h" libers are tssisted in scire rather than bound in a sight head. Wash, rinse and shak" after use. Hang svith brush end down. Fiber scrub brushes should be tufted close to the edge to clean corners. Wash, rinse and shake after use. Dry with bristles down. For a wet mop choose a loose head, cotton mop for easy e'eaning. Wa'h. bh acb and disinf-ct. and air and dry after use. Shake the dry mop after use. Occasionally wash thoroughly, disinfect, dry. and re condition ssith oil. l'e 1 i nt less cotton dusters anrl keel) them clean. Choo.-e good - quality, cotton cleaning cloths for heavy work. Wash the chamois and sponge with soap and water after use. and rinse in clear water, and dry. 'tub the chamois between hands to soften. Have two pails in cleaning, one for suds and one for clear water. Store them inverted. Fmpty the vacuum cleaner and carpet sweeper and clean after use. Store c'arefullv. Jv aw-T,..-..w..v v. ..... . . ... -pm mv. m Wfy -a r.tvwr...-,. ..T... .- - """ ""MTT -7 :""" Jack Worthington, ARM second class, and Mrs. Worthington. spent the Christmas holidays here with the former's parents. Mr. anrl Mrs. J. C .Worthington. Radioman Wor thington is now stationed at Huteh ineton. Kan., and has reported back to his post. Mrs. Worthington will remain for a more extended visit with her parents, Mr.' and Mrs. George Craig. civilian. Radio telephoning from overseas showed an increase of 80 per cent this Christmas over last, the tele phono company said. Two thous and calls most incoming, were com pleted. The service now extends to Panama. Great Britain. Italy, France, the Neatherlands, Hawaii, Australia and New Zeland. The only posted delay was Panama. January 3T 4 LAST DAY, FOR MEN NOW IN THE ARMY TO RETAIN THEIR PRESENT GRADES BY REENLiSTING . . . Men now in the Army who re enlist before February 1 wilt be reenlisted in their present grade. Men honorably dis charged can rcenlist within 20 days after discharge in the grade they held at the time of discharge, provided they re enlist before February 1, 1946. There's a long list of attractive reenlistment privileges in the new Armed Forces Voluntary Recruitment Act of 1915. The ahility to keep your present grade is only one of them, hut this privilege expires on January 31. There are plenty of other reasons why man"fhousaii(ls of men have enlisted, and more thousands are enlisting every day. You'll certainly want to know all of the opportunities open to you. If you'll read them carefully, you'll know why a job in the new peace time Regular Army is being regarded today as "The Best Job in the World." HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NEW ENLISTMENT PROGRAM 1. Enlistments for Wi, 2 or 3 years. ( 1-year enlistments permitted for men now in Army with 6 months' service.) 2. Enlistment age from 17 to 34 years inclusive, except for men now in Army, who may reenlist at any age. 3. Men reenlisting retain present grades, if they reenlist within 20 days after discharge and before February 1, 1946. 4. The best pay scale, medical care, food, quarters and clothing in Army history. 5. An increase in the reenlistment bonus to $50 for each year of active service since such bonus was last paid, or since last entry into service. 6. Up to 90 days' paid furlough, de pending on length of service, with fur lough travel paid to home and return, for men now in Army who enlist. 7. A 30-day furlough every year at full pay. 8. Mustering-out pay (based upon length of service) to all men who are discharged to reenlist. 9. Option to retire at half pay for life after 20 years' Service increasing to three-quarters pay after 30 years' ser vice. All previous active federal mili tary service counts toward retirement. 10. Benefits under the GI Bill of Rights. 1 1. Family allowances for the term of enlistment for dependents of men who enlist before July 1, 1946. 12. Opportunity to learn one or more of 200 skills and trades. 13. Choice of branch of service and overseas theater in the Air, Ground or Service Forces on 3-year enlistments. PAY PER MONTH ENLISTED MEN ll Mditiol to Feed, Lodjint, ChlbM tt4 Medial Ctrl , () Plus 20 Increase for Service Overseas. ( b) Plus 50 if Member of Flying Crews, Parachutist, etc. (c) Plus 5 Increase in Pay for Each 3 Year of Service. Master Sergeant or First Sergeant Technical Sergeant Staff Sergeant . Sergeant . . . Corporal . . Private First Class Private ... Starting lose fay Per Month 138.00 114.00 96.00 78.00 66.00 54.00 50.00 MONTHLY RETIREMENT INCOME AFTER: 20 fears' 30 Tears' Service Service 1(89.70 155.25 74.10 128.25 62.40 50.70 42.90 35.10 32.50 108.00 87.75 74.25 60.75 56.25 SEE THE JOB THROUGH BE A , ... "GUARDIAN OF VICTORY" AIR, OROUND, SERVICE FORCES KBNUST NOW AT YOU NEAREST U. f. ARMY REOtUITINO STATION Asheville Tost Office Building HERE'S THE NEW REPUBUC XF-12, the giant Army photo reconnaissance plane, just taken ofl the "secret list" after two years oi development and scheduled for an early test flight. The unusual engine nacelles em body a new exhaust jet feature, which furnishes a bit of jet propulsion In addition to the 3000 hp. delivered by each of the giant Pratt and Whitney Wasp major engines. Th engine nacelles are described as almost as large as the fuselage of the Republic's famous P-47 Thunder bolts. It will operate in upper altitudes. (International) Jackson Brothers Meet First Time Since They Entered Service Hufus Jackson, chief petty of ficer, and John Richard Jackson. QM first class, U. S. navy are spending sometime here with their mother. Mrs. Alice Jackson. This is the first time the brothers have been together since they entered the service, thotmh both lu e served in the Pacific Theater. Chief Petty Officer Jackson, who entered the navy in 1940 is rr enlistitm and expects to remain in the navy, making it his career. He is entitled to wear the American Defense ribbon with one battle star. American Theater (2 Opera tions ribbon. Asiatic-Pacific Thea ter ribbon with 13 battle stars. Philippine Liberation ribbon with two stars. Good Conduct and Vic tory medal. John Jackson, who will soon en ter North Carolina State College, and has been in the service si.'i.e January. 1943, is entitled to wear the American Theater ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Thealer ribbon with seven stars, Philippine Liberation ribbon with Iwo stars and Victory medal. UNO Site Committee Plans Visit to U. S. LONDON A committee of in spection from UNO will leave for the United Stales January 3. or 4 to visit Boston avid other possi ble UNO sites in the North Atlantic Stales. It is understood that the trend of comment within the Interim Committee, which made this deci sion rerently in a meeting closed to the press war markedly favor able to Boston. The area fer a site was narrowed by the committee to those Atlantic seaboard states which are north of the Mason and Dixon Line. A list of specific cities to be visited is yet lo be determined, hut there is no doubt that lioston will be on the list. Worn out tankers were used as floating storages in the war in the Pacific. Navy Rotation Plan : Still In Operation WASHINGTON The Navy re- ports that although its wartime rotation plan still is in effect, it is not being allowed to interfere with the release of men eligible for dis j charge under the point system. Under the rotation plan men were returned to the Slates for . leave and reassignment after 18 l months of overseas service. Ralph L. Waldrop Stationed In Manila MANNILA Captain Ralph L. Waldrop, 117 Branner avenue, is commanding officer of the 2"Cth Chemical Laboratory, Mobile locat ed near Manila. Prior to being called to active duly, Capt. Waldrop was employed by the Ecusta Paper Corp.. at Pisgah Forest. He Is entitled to wear the American Defense ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific ribbon. tin Philippine Liberation ribbon, the American Theater ribbon, and the Victory medal. Police Chief Gets Reminder of Previous Yule 'Hoarder' TWIN FALLS, Idaho Police Chief Howard C. Gillette received a Christmas card with a notation at the bottom: "liest wishes. You had me locked up last Christmas;" Ample Brick Supply For Housing Seen WASHINGTON Supplies of brick and tile should be large enough by January 1 to meet home building needs in most communi ties, the Structural Clay Products Institute reported recently. By March 1, the Institute said in a statement, the supply probably will be adequate to fill demands for other types of construction. Inven tories, however, will be below nor mal levels for months. The only "foreseeable bottle neck" in masonary construction is a potential shortage of skilled brick masons. Four Days in a Taxi Just One Day Late! PITTSBURGH Technical Ser geant Joseph Ward pulled up in front of his home here recently, just a day lale for Christmas, after a laxicab trip from the Wesl Const with five of his Marine buddies. Sergeant Ward said the cab left San Diego. Calif., at 1 a. m. Sat urday but was stalled 28 hours in Tucson, Ariz. "It's great to be back," declared the Sergeant, "but did you ever spend four whole days in a taxicab?" PLENTY OF CITRl S One thing in which there w'M be no shortage in the months to come is citrus fruits. Processois will put up the largest pac of processed citrus in history. Government sel-asides hav been discontinued, and there should be an abundant supply for the civilian market. TAX List Your Property TO) Give In Your rk 111 LJM IN ANUAMY Listing Began January First All property owners and taxpayers in Haywood County are re quired to return to the list takers for taxation for the year 1946 all the Real Estate, Personal Property, etc., which each shall own on the first day of January. All male persons between the ages of 21 and 50 are required to list their polls during the same time. All persons who own property and fail to list it and all who are liable for poll tax and fail to give themselves in will be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. "1 r'sSt I TOWNSHIP Ivy Hill .'. Dave Plott Jonathan Creek Fred Allison Cataloochee Ed White Fines Creek Cauley Rogers Crabtree Wallace Hill Pigeon Gay Burnett White Oak LISTERS Wdynesville J. S. Black East Fork Rex Pless Iron Duff Manson Medford Cecil Perry Allen Beaverdam Vaughn Byers Clyde C. R. Francis Odie Fish The Tire That Stays Safer, Longed Xow Available to All! No ration certificate needed! 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