Evening Star Newspaper, March 9, 1930, Page 26

NEW .S MERCHANT SHIP LEAD SOUGHT War-Time Tonnage, Greatest in World’s History, Nearly Gone. America’s stupendous wartime mer- | ishant fleet, which cost the neat sum of $3,500,000,000, 48 in the final stages of | Bquidation, but at a price that barely geaches 10 per cent of Uncle Sam's original investment. ©Of the 2,600 vessels, aggregating more than 13,000,000 tons, slapped together, mmndeered or bought when the ited States was thrust into the inter- mational strife in 1917, fewer than 500 | are left. Many have been sold, others | burned, still others rotted at the docks. jut the pick of this grotesque wartime eet, which carried food and supplies France and to men-of-war on the seas, today flies the American flag as She nucleus of America’s modern mer- ghant marine. ‘World's Largest Merchant Fleet, It has been the job of the Shipping Board since 1920 to transfer from the ©Government's hands this fleet—the largest aggregation of merchant ton- IAI' nondmrlpt though it was, which r salled the seas for a single nation. !ut in doing it the board has guaran- teed the establishment of a permanent American merchant marine, to retrieve this country's lost. prestige on the seas. It was a big price to pay, but with the of legislation the board virtually h‘.‘.‘. accomplished its thankless task. Since 1920 the board has sold more than 1,600 of the ships, aggregating in excess of 8,000,000 tons, for something Hke $250,000,000. Not all are in opera- tion, however, for some were sold for what they would bring as junk, while great fleets of wooden ships, unsea- worthy and weighted down with bar- nacles, were consigned by flames to the passes now that the board does not sell a few of the remain- ing ships in lay-up, and now and then it is disposing of an operating service. It will not be many months before the ‘Government is out of the ship-operat- ing business altogether, according to board officials. In the past decade 38 unu, plying to all quarters of the globe, were estal- lshed by the board, carrying freight and passengers in American bottoms. ‘Twenty of them have been s0ld to pri- wate operators, and of the rem: vesse! ds, 220 are operating on these 18 Before America’s entry into the World ‘War—in September, 1916-—the Ship- ping Board was created, ostensibly as a -time But the dark clouds were ho , and it was only a Genie fii‘,‘;‘fifim“"“" stions en g operations n in Aprll of the following year war ared, and the cry for ships md more ships had to be answered. MMI‘AM The first Liberty loan. was oxmmummnnuum nations of Europe. But 1930 i.ntemuoml shipping be- came demoralized when oceah rates went blaek to mfimfl lzvell and 'Uncle Sam’s emergency went, ‘blooey.” From 1917 to llflfl thl Gov- ernment reslized a profit of some $235,- 000000 in mol*rldml mmn.'!!n dmpp.d out of terna- . A new shipping board took over the fleet. Ships, in some eases, were practically given away, but sasurances of operation over particular Toutes Ilnder the American flag were re- oeived and Congress was satisfled. But nfill the, Nation lagged in the ”lrlflon in the flercely competitive to Europe. In 1928, the Jmu- u bill was enacted. Tt provided long-term ocean mall contracts to : Llnl;: whlc}: bufl:hne' ton- nage. Ang provided that three- Jourths of the cost of constructing new inage would be loaned from a $250,- ,000 eonstruction fund to American eperators at the Government's lowest nterest rate. Banner Service Line Sold. Ship building activities accelerated fmmediately. Established lines were #0ld and even the banner service of the Government merchant marine, the United States Lines, passed into private including the Amerjcan queen of the seas, the Leviathan. The entire Jne ht little more than $16,000,~ 000—far less than the original cost of the Leviathan—but it meant a large stride toward a private merchant ma- | Fine as decreed by Congress. 8o the turn of a decade finds the Wwar-time fleet of wooden, steel, and even concrete ships, practically out of Uncle Sam's hands. From the sterns of the cream of these craft, the Stars and Stripes are whipping in the biec $he nucleus of a projected American merchant marine which seeks the su- rcmey formerly held by Uncle Sam With his “Yankee Clippers” in the 80s. | ~ (Copyright, 1920 LECTURE BY sANni'unc IS WARMLY RECEIVED Post's Recital at American Uni-- versity Includes Half Hour of Songs. Before an appreciative audience in the suditorium-gymnasium of Ameri- ean University, Carl Sandburg, author ©f “Abraham’ Lincoln, the Prairie Years,” delivered a lecture-recital last night under auspices of the students’ lectures and entertainments committee, | headed by Dr. John E. Bentley of the i Taculty. Mr. S8andburg discussed modern poetry, quoted from several of his poems, and eoncluded the entertainment with an eppealing song recital of half an hour, presenting American folk songs, and Sccompanying himself on the guitar. s e ] When the Greeks, in classical days, set up the statues of their gods in the open they used to protect each with a hm metal plate at the top of each against the rain staining the nurble faces. These, it is said, were mistaken by medieval painters for em- blems of divinity. Accordingly, we see around the pictured heads of Christian ts the curious little ring which is a8 the halo. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. RCH 9, 1930—PART ONE. TWO-HOUR SALE! 4:30 to 6 P.M. Only Kotex, 25c>~ il h orders at this ex- pitona price. Limit, two bozes 1o & CUMOREL: otich—Main Fieor. “At Seventh and K” A Just Arrived Purchase Brings Remarkable Values in Featuring New Tweeds, Twills and Fancy Woolens in Misses’ and Women’s Sizes 14 to 46 Tans Grays Navy Black Green Mixtures Take advantage of these outstanding values and be prepared for a sudden rise in temperature any day. By selecting your Spring coat or suit now you'll have it in time for a full season’s wear. are well tailored models of poiret The Coats twill, 1 tweeds, bordered tweeds, kashmirs: and diagonal weaves, in navy, black, tan and soft-toned mixtures. With upstand- ing or scarf collars, novel cuffs, belts, etc. Lined with a good grade of satin. 1te are exceptionally smart three-piece T'he Sults ensembles of pastel tweed and fancy woolens. With short or three-quarter length coat, plain or yoke-top skirt, pleated, and a pastel crepe blouse to match the coat lining. An outfit which no Spring wardrobe can dispense with . . . and be completely smart! Goldenbers's—Second Floor. viously sell ’)‘ for a much $1.50 and $2 FABRIC GLOVES Suede - finished fabric 79 gloves in strap and buckle c slip-ons and novelty cuff styles. ‘Tan and grey. Sizes 6 to 7%4. Children’s 79¢ FABRIC GLOVES Children’s novelty cham- oisuede gloves in bandel- ette, turn-back and flare em- broidered cuff styles. Sizes 4 to 7. Goldenberg's—Main Floor. 69c to $1 . Stamped Goods ...s.“‘m'.'.;."‘.‘.‘a' % 5 0 c Stamped Hoover Aprons, of unbleached muslin. At- 69 tractive stenciled d c 1 potteries, More of Those Stunning 12 & *15 Frocks Have Joined Our Smart Sale Collection at Black and High Shade Silk Crepes of Amazing Beauty and ad Goldenberg’s—Main Floor. Women’s $1.00 Rayon Undies - At Almost Half Price! 1f-trimmings show you in a $15 model Besides these smart prints and fl-w ed georgett delightful new #f jons with long or short . Sizes 14 to 46. Goldenbers's—Second Floor. Spring Wash Fabrics at March Sale Prices! 89c Printed Rayon Flat Crepes | 7 & 5 rayon undies in lovely An outstanding favorite! Fine rayon-and-cot- ton flat crepe of beautiful silk-like textures—in rich c designs of medium or dark tones for street wear. Guaranted fast colors. 36 inches wide. 50c Plain Rlyon Flat Crepes Pnnte.d Rayon Piques I ou want to I‘f‘:::n: 79‘: ite. Handsome 50c Printed Charmeuse AJQCMFut-Color ernu i ized pri do ris oo e o e DOC | eakgrect pusstatitiar v 1OC eolored patterns on light or dark :-I@ practical wash togs for grounds. @ Two—chker Suits B e s 30 75 Bring the young man to our Boys’ Department, for here are suits for every boy—tailored just as boys like them— smart and snappy. Neat mixtures and blue cheviots; single breasted. Sizes 8 to 16 years. 69c & 79¢c Boys’ Khaki Wash Suits Flapper Suits 59c 69c uurtmul Fine for play for ,..‘3,':,‘, they save his’better suits. M;ln.ly ..1. clothes. Short ored patterns. Sizes years. Boys’ Sport Sweaters and Knickers $3.50 Sport Sweaters 95¢ to $1.50 Knickers Strongly tailored. 8 to 16. Hollywood Printed Chiffon Voiles Some of the most delight- feivwe et e iisa i) OBE terns you have seen in ages! Sheer and lovely—40 inches wide. Women's Union Suits Women's Kayser rayon-top union sl pink. With bodice-top and Plain R Pi tight knee. Sizes 36 to 46. ain Rayon Piques a1 g b el Al g Children’s Waist Suits orchid, rose or maize—com| them with the printed smart ensembles! Spring-weight, trunk- length waist suits, with h.;:I—lur .I.““:m“: . l-l' ;r-n ille make. Sizes 4 to 12 years. G??.';'ml:l"" Rayon Satins Large Women’s 50c Vests that are always ir " 29c for o white and colors, built-up TWO-HOUR SALE! 4:30 to 6 P.M. $1.50 to $1.95 Hose $1'09 fgrp;Sl.rl‘5 ey A gE T LT Goldenberg's—Main Floor. Sale of $1.69 to $2.50 Spring Silks At a Tempting March Sale Price! $ 1 Printed Silk Flat Crepes Satin Crepes 2 8 Printed Rayon Flat Crepes Printed Chiffons Silk-and-Rayon Satins Plain Georgettes Printed Silk Georgettes Plain Flat Crepes Truly a varied and smart collection of Spring fabrics—including something for almost every type of frock and undergarment. Beautiful pastel, brilliant and dark colors, and colorful new designs. All are 40 inches wide. $1.39 to $1.95 New Spring Silks Printed Rayon Crepes . . . Silk Foulards . . . Rough-weave Silk Pongees rinted Shantungs . Brocaded Kimono Satins . . s 00 Yard Bengali . a _group prondm' materials for every purpou on from pajama ensembles to Spring Coats. Smart colors. Goldenbers’s—Main Floor. New Spring Millinery| S “Sum, F. eatured at Each of These Prices! $1.98 and $3.95 And Every Important New Style! s Baku Braids . . . Peanut Toyos . . . ; [],) made masin sivs gmmd. + « Perle Viscas . . . g b T cques . these are some of the outstanding Spring favorites that you will find here Monday in these three me-xpennve groups! In scores of charming variations of the > p°=e and ofi-tllle -face s:rlh;:mlen— : SG""".”‘” et and in every color that g frocks mg roquin—.ncllldmg a particularly at- Pl' tractive collection of BLACK hats. Goldenbers’s—Second Floor. An Innovatwn. 4 for I” Sale! Here s the Plan—"" the regular price for the first article and buy another just like it for ONE CENT MORE! What better time to stock up on all these imortant little things that you are constantly forgetting to buy—and think of the savings! For one cent additional you can buy twice as many Notions as usual! w'““: 1 2 for 40c é.::,fi'hcfif_' ; 2 for 6c ry m, in assorted wide 'lll nnhh ‘webbing. shades. ‘Bables’ 25¢ Regular Rashi | 2for 26|51 | 2 11c s | 2 for 26C on one 'w-on l- w:‘:;::’l:r“l;cn 3 l 0 c“..;_ In nrhu ulon. EE e 12 11c Sk |26 11c (M m and white). S g Silk, in }2‘°’6c black and ocel- ors. standard 3¢ spools of make, in as- Dragon Sewing | £ sorted sizes. Cotton, black | C Kiddie and colors. un lnd strongly 25c Rubber Women's Coverall Aprons, in various colors. Coverall Shadaw 'Skirs. Regular Aprens, in nnuy colorings. w gt | 20 Lle|rier | 9 o 11| i | 24 80c i Sbeorbent i OO | - B Floor.—Charge Accounts Invited, 1,500 Prs. of Voile Ruffled Curtains uummummn\ Four Groups Priced Way Below Real Worth! * T Sheer quality cream Voile Ruffiled Curtains, in many pretty styles; some with deep rayon inserts of rose, blue, green and gold; others of flowered voile, trimmed with ruffles and valance. 85¢ Value $1.00 Value $1.25 Value $1.59 Value 7157c|67c|77¢c|97c Pair Pair Pair Goldenberg's—Fourth Floor.—Charge Accounts Invited. REMARKABLE SAVIN ON SPRING FOOTWEAR Special Purchase of Men’s CHILDREN'S Another Remarkable Purchase * [N om: | aten ra| ot 2,200 Pairs Women'’s — lsnu:’d:len! Sfp;m! e 32-00 to 33:.00 Shlrts Newest Spring ‘ $1.49 | 98¢ _ Y BLONDES || (" MISSES’ and CHILDREN'S |p | &7 Pt~ \ Newest Spring SLIPPERS 2 Tones—Tans Pumps—Straps $ 1 .98 Au 2 1 $3.50 Shiwn # ' % g Of Imported English % A 3 k Broadcloth, Wov Ties—Cut-Outs BOYS’ i S dhcadia Oxfords §198 All CHILDREN’S 3 for R;y n Striped Madras, to-End Madras, Dx d Cloth, Jacquard Madras, Chambray, ete. BUETER Bkown | X L\ i % HEALTH SHOES &% SZ 50 8550