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THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., DECEMBER 8, 1935—PART ONE.~ A3 : g ‘ | TP I OX OFFERS NEW OW NIGHT UNTIL 9 [ “B D P or 3 Years to Pay! Would Pay Bonus to Grow- - ers for'Maintaining Fer- tility of Soil. AND D ST R EET B 7 CcAGO, | December 7—cit. Frank Knox, frequently mentioned a8 . & possible candidate for the Repub- lican presidential nomination, in ‘a statement today outlined what hu termed “a possible farm program,* | based on a scientific approach td | the problem. Men of science, he said, have pointed the way to a “two-fold solu- tion” 6 the dilemma which confronts the country from the addition of 50,000,000 acres of cultivation by European countries since the World War. “The agronomist tells us that for generations we have been mining the precious fertility from our soil,” the 2 tatement said. “On the sound theory 4 ; / , e : hat every man, woman and chiid 3 & : S 5 2 gl in America has an equitable interest Elld Table 2 - ; » { e 7R oz {in maintaining the fertility of the $ u . ol 2 ) 47} | sol, would it not be sound national 52.49 : 1 . i Vi s e ) policy for the Federal Government to ; : ' o 7 - % reimburse, in part at least, the cost to the farmer for restoring fertility and reclaiming lands now eroded?" Cost $300,000,000 Annually, “Let us assume that it takes two years to restore normal fertility; by withdrawing 25,000,000 acres (of the i 25y 375,000,000 acres normally under cul- Cll ir g = g Room suite tivation) anrually from normal pro- a 4 4 3 4 3 e d ductive use for a period of two years, 95 B Exactly as pictured, the suite consists of a lovely sofa an our entire farming area is thus ren 88 v high-back chair. It is of comfortable spring construction | vated and renewed. It would take 3 il : about 15 years to complete the task, D e S::uijgéog:‘ycglovered. An exceptional value at this sensational o s e e oo i Sty IC Ice per year, about $300,000,000 a year.” » ” Ty o The statement said the plan would keep out of cultivation an area equiva- | lent to the 50,000,000 new acres now \ tilled in Europe “which are the pri- | mary cause of our present farm sur- 1 ; " ai] | plus.” ( ‘ G v : : - ol v ‘ - g e | While presenting the program as a Jllllil)l' 4 § S % P 2 1 | possible alternative to that of the i “ 5 Roosevelt administration, which “He e p ' : | = { ‘ = ; / : G ! - i 3 i E | ]| described as “steactly destructive of 3-shelf model in rich walnut. An exceptional volue, | agriculture’s opportunities to create | new wealth,” Col. Knox made it clear that the idea was offered merely for discussion. g | Lists Five Points. " 5. . froa® 2 ‘ e bt 3 | He asserted, however, “its simplicity A Genuine “LANE” Chest § .+ * § b ’ E % = and common sense will appeal ta f | farmers and business men anke and “its justice to all citizens.” 1 walnut with neat rail He listed these five points as opera- v e i 3 {5 g % | tive and beneficial attributes: N - . i £ 3 | 1. It would compensate the farmer Cflekta“ : . B ¢ : - - » for restoring and rebuilding the v G # Z b pootivi b i g ] » 3 2. It would reward farmers for set 5o : i - . g A . e growing crops which prevent deslruc- <, v o e Z = 3 u‘e erosion. $7 95 ot : . 3. Bonuses would be offered for pro- - duction of crops for industrial, rather 03 than food uses. 4-Pe. Walnut Bedroom Suite $ 4. Bonuses would be offered for pro- A fine value. The suite includes a chest of drawers, duction of crops which now must be dresser, vanity and post bed. Each piece has been carefully imported because of dnsuficient do: i mestic supplies. made to insure long-lasting satisfaction. Finished in walnut. 5. Financing would be through seg- x o \regltmn of Federal revenues derived from customs mougn tariff levies. | STUDY CRGANIZATION OF “SHOOTERS’ CLUB” Walnut y S ; Gov. Winthrop i ‘ R 18 - B - A : Officials of Pistol and Skeet Units sm“kel‘ 2 _ ¥ 4 Seeremry ; - z 7 = i = 5 % to Visit Proposed Site for $ 49 i $ 9 75 B~ L — House. s v 2- L , e = \ To investigate the possibility of ; ‘ 4 p — TR establishing a “Shooters’ Club” here Sta ) constr - in co-operation with the National Rifte Association, officials of local pistol and skeet organizations will meet at 10:30 | am. today and visit a proposed site | for a clubhouse on the Memorial High-~ way near Little Hunting Creek Present plans include a complete club service, with restaurant, reading | rooms, an arms museum, and a library | stocked with books on arms and ams S __ 7 : % % s - S & munition, was said b; leu 0! Washed American Oriental Rugs | G Goadard on o the argatacs 9x12 Mohawk washed rugs in a choice va- = Ma droom Sui $ riety of Oriental Patterns. _Regular $79 50 s5 9"’0 4 3-Pe' ple Be te | 1 | tional Rifle Association and editor of | Arms and the Man. It includes &' ‘ large house on 92 acres of land. tion is an estate owned by Gen. Jamgg solid maple. The suite consists of chest of drawers, panel The property now under considera- A. Drain, former president of the Na- ' quality. Every rug a masterpiece One of the season’s most popular styles. Constructed of v B @ bed, and your choice of dresser or vanity. A splendid value! A preliminary survey made by Col v Goddard indicated that the property ~ 9x12 or 8.3x10.6 Seamless 9x12 or 8.3x10.6 Seamless | g o aisd Ut te v Tapestry Rugs Velvet Rugs | g ; | Bors ranée with an ample wumber o - = | targets, & 50-yard pistol range and a I | ~ r [ N o % : - 8 | skeet field with possible provision for Fine wéaring all wool Handsome fringed 95 2 Sild @ | siceet . surface. Several col- 316'85 designs suitable for s i : » . i 3 = A | few .30 caliber targets at 200 yards == 'WORK AT NAYY YARD 9x12 or 8.3x10.6 Seamless | ON LARGER SCALf, Ammswr Bugs ¢ : | § i S :Ordnnnce Material for New Ve:- Every wanted color and pattern. Persian, moderne, 828.85 - l' | : ‘ ]‘ sels Being Produced at Full floral, colonial ond hooked designs. All seamless per- Capacity. fect quality. 5 A : S — - | A story of stepped-up production at : | the Washington Navy Yard during the % v / v : last fiscal year was embodied in the - . / 5 3 annual report of Rear Admiral Harold™ A X l]l‘n I l]l,‘ W ]‘ h ‘8 : | R. Stark, chief of the Navy Bureau of 27X48 Ster o ugs R SRR R = | Ordnance, to Secretary Swanson, made $ 39 ? Ji | public yesterday. 2' S . | Both the gun factory here and the . naval torpedo station at Newport, R.T.» “have been operating at practically full capacity in order to equip new vessels Electric Washer Outfit § T T e o * Modern electric washer outfit to simpfify your wash-day Stark wrote. trou During the fiscal year just ended bles. Consists of washer with wringer, ironing board, 0t Tnoe chawed “the. Mivests 3 % electric iron, and a generous supply of Rinsa. | Ordnance has been actively engaged * in designing, procuring and many- facturing ordnance equipment, com- prising armor, guns, mounts, projectiles and etier aterial needed for new g 9 £ N e, vessels under construction.” Much of 4 : B . L o this work was done here. p : ¥ : The report cited the work be Cal‘l‘iage y = i / 1 . lads by the. Creilinn Conurvntm 4 % i 2 , r 2 3 & i % | Corps at the naval powder factory, at s 29 4 W 5 ] : 3 @ ~ fl | Indian Head, Md., in improving fire . . g 2 . S5 protection. The bureau has co-operatm Wide range of patterns and colors to select from. ed closely with the Bureau of Aerg-. . : § : 1 % < » i ¥ - ~ . § i nautics of the Navy and the Air Corps d braced. Just the thing for the ] . | 7 3 = t ; of the Army in the development and little tots. / . 4 ~ " procurement of aviation ordnance ma- terial, Admiral Stark added. . PRSI, WORK DRAMATIZED - : Presentation to Be Made at Ses- | sion of Jewish Women Tuesday.’ o 4 ‘ Dramatization of the work of .the : 3 L - L y . Washington Section of the Nationsi An exceedingly useful group at a specially : : W : . ; Council of Jewish Women will feature : reduced figure. Includes a 5-piece break- ° — - the meeting of the section at .the (fjast set, 26-piece silver set and a 25-piece 6-Pe. S(udlo Outfit 3 ;e;u;u ;::;numty Center at 315 inner set. % " . Areponcnthewwmuof;he‘ 50c a Week—The HUB An excellent valle. The group includes a little boy German-Jewish refugee who . Bl comfortable studio cauch, end table, table lamp is being cared for by the local coums and shade, occasionak-chair, taboret, junior lamp cil, will :be made by Mrs. Madeline~ 2 Mayer, Miss Flora Blumenthul : ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ x ¥ ¢ 3L ¥ ¥ N 9% IR o e e e Elsa Kopple will sing. '\