El Heraldo De Brownsville (Brownsville, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 166, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 18, 1940 Page: 3 of 10
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PLANE OUTPUT
; BaOW EARLY
. PREDICTIONS
Slow Engine Buildup
Is Bottleneck For
Speedup Plans By
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NEW YORK— /P;—An output of
1500 to 1700 warplanes a month—
a rate of 18.000 to 20.000 a year-
will be achieved by American fac-
tories In the next seven months
reliable sources in the aircraft man-
ufacturing industry estimated Wed-
nesday.
Considerably shy of the periodic
forecasts of production since last j
August these figures are based on
the available engines machine
tools aluminum forgings magne-
sium castings and the supply of
trained factory personnel.
This fact can be added to the
statement of William S. Knudsen
production chief of the national de-
fense commission last week tlmt
aircraft production was 30 per cent
behind schedule. The industry it-
self appears to have been overly-
optimistic in reporting its capacity
to Washington.
Estimate All Types
Figures submitted to the defense
commission by airplane makers last
summer intended to picture the
production peak which could be
reached in January included all
types of airplanes private commer-
cial and military.
That led Knudsen on August 8
to announce that the rate of war-
plane manufacture was 10 800 a
year and would pass the 18.000 mark
in January.
The actual production of military
aircraft by American factories in
this calendar year will be slightly
in excess of 5.000 machines. The
trade press for months has posted
a red light on forecasts of mass
production until the influence of
new engine factories became felt in
1941.
Picture Is Better
With the more conservative fig-
ures as a barometer warplane out-
put during the coming year takes
on a much less dismal appearance
than that reflected in the Knudsen
statement. The engine problem
probably the worst of the many
facing the industry has been made
more critical by shipments of en-
gines to England to power British-
manufactured planes.
Orders for those engines were
placed before fresh demands for
army and navy planes were made
last June.
In ten more months a fresh flood
of engine manufacture will burst
upon the industry from new fac-
tories — branches established by
plants now working at their peak
and by automobile companies. In
the same pe-iod 150.000 to 200.000
specialized workmen will have been
trained for both aircraft and en-
gine manufacture.
Eneines Bottleneck
When aircraft making was ex-
panded last May the airplane plants
were at only 65 per cent of capacity
while the engine plants already
were at 90 per cent. Since it takes
twice as long to increase fully tool- |
ed engine plant floor space as to
expand airplane plants the engine
bottleneck was inevitable.
By mid-summer 1941 on the basis
of the industry's own revised fig-
ures. about 250.000 workmen will be
employed in American aircraft en-
gine plants. That compares with
400.000 workmen now reported to
be employed in German plants and
a like number in England. The ul-
timate goal in domestic plants is
between 500000 and 600.000.
Field Meet Held
At Fort Ringgold
* -
RIO GRANDE CITY—An inform-
al Field Meet in which entries from
all troops and detachments will par-
ticipate is scheduled at Fort Ring-
gold on Wednesday afternoon
The contests including a spec-
tacular variety from an egg race to
) mounted wrestling to a buglers
contest all offer money prizes with
special awards in the mounted
wrestling pie eating and buglers
contest being made by Col. Lafferty.
^ Lt-Col. DeLangton and Lt.-Col.
^ Palmer.
Lt. Charlie Sartain will act as
starter and Lt. James Taylor Lt
• Robt. Cole and Lt. Dean Bargar
will serve as place judges.
The order of the contests is as
£ follows: Potato race equipment |
^ race rescue race shelter tent pit-
ching. wheelbarrow race mounted i
wrestling egg race mounted tug of
war. three legged race sack race
pack mule race slow mule race pie
a eating contest and buglers contest.
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LEASES SATl'RDAY
SAN BENITO — Mrs. Allison E
Loveless expects to depart Saturday
for El Paso to spend the Christmas
vacation with her husband. Ser-
geant A1 Loveless who was trans-
lerred this autumn for duty with
the 56th Cavalry Brigade at Fort
Bliss after serving with Company |
M Texas National Guard for sev- j
eral years Mrs. Loveless is a mem- ;
ber of the faculty at Highland
school.
BACK TO ORANGE
SAN BENITO—J. A. Smith left
. Monday for his home at Orange.
* Texas after spending the past two
months visiting in the Valley. Mr.
• Smith is brother of W. P .Smith
and Mrs. E. J. Blount of San Ben-
ito. and father of Wilburn Smith
at Mission in whose home he has
been a guest for the past two weeks.
• COLDS
RELIEVE THE DISCOMFORT8
QUICKLY. Rub throat bi^k
FORT GETS NEW ICEBOX
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Richard Schwarck engineer for
Southwest Refrigerator Supply Co.
of San Antonio is shown above in-
stalling a new $2600 “icebox’’ at
Fort Brown commissary.
The giant electric refrigeration
unit will hold all meats eggs but-
ter and other perishables for the
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entire post. It is 15 feet wide 16
feet long and 9 feet high.
Schwarck and W. S. Anderson
mother engineer for the company
brought the entire refrigeration
unit to Brownsville on a truck and
will complete installation Thursday
morning.
Starr Plans Second
Mattress Program
RIO GRANDE CITY—A total of
101 bales of cotton. 42282 pounds
net and 9.600 yards of mattress
ticking has arrived here within the
past week according to County
Agent Chas. A. King. Jr. and will
be used to make 960 mattresses in
the second Starr county program.
These materials are furnished by
the Surplus Commodities corpora-
tion.
Lacking 40 mattresses of comple-
tion. the first program which start-
ed in September furnished 790
mattresses to farm people in the
low income brackets less than $400
per year. Centers were set up at
fifteen points over the county and
instructions given from the county
agent’s office for the manufacture
of these mattresses.
The second program. Mr. King
said is to start soon after January -
1 at the same fifteen centers. It
differs from the first in that appli-
cations can be submitted by persons
living in rural areas (less than 1.000
population) with incomes of less
than $500 per year plus $50 per in- '
dividual in the family.
P-SJ-A Collector
To Resign Post
PHARR—E. L. Greene veteran
tax assessor-collector for the Pharr-
San Juan - Alamo Independent
School district has presented his
resignation effective January 1.
The board accepted his resignation
with r&grets.
Mr. Greene has held this posi-
tion for 19 consecutive years. He
was strongly commended by the
board for his long efficient and
faithful service to the district.
The tax and business office of
the school district which has been
located in the private office of Mr.
| Greene for all the 19 years will be
moved to the high school buildihg
about Jan. 1.
The board will name another tax
assessor-collector at an early date.
SEWING CLl'B >IEET§
RIO GRANDE CITY—Mrs. C. D.
Mosteller entertained the Sewing
club at her home. Present were
Mesdames J. H. May J. O. Moss
Howard L. Bass. B- C. King George
B. Marsh W. W. Shuford. F. D.
Guerra and Ted Stone of McAllen.
AN IDEAL GIFT!
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citrus fruit. Top-speed all the way and prompt receipted
without extra charge in all cities and principal towns. Here
typical low express rates on citrus fruit from all producing
the Rio Grande Valley:
Standard
Box
Arkansas Oklahoma. $1.70
Colorado Iowa Nebraska 2.20
Louisiana. 1.60
Michigan Ohio.. • ■ • 2.60
New York. Pennsylvania Wyoming.3.00
Oregon Washington Maine. Massachusetts . . . 3.50
Other size containers proportionate rates
Lower rates on shipments to points in Texas
delicious
delivery
are some
points in
Bush*' Box
or Bnkit
$1.10
1.35
1.00
1.65
1.90
2.20
Have the stores express your purchases direct or phone
1220 St. Charles Street — Phone 76
Brownsville Texas
XPRESS
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NATION-WIDE RAIL.AIR SERVICE rl
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WORK STARTS
ON AIR BASE
CHAIN FOR US
Financing Ready For
Huge Central And
South Am e r i c a n
Program
WASHINGTON—t/P—Actual work
has started authoritative sources
revealed Wednesday on the selec-
tion and surveying of a chain of
air and naval bases in South and
Central America.
The inter-American bases—which
will be made available to the air
and naval forces of all twenty-one
American republics—were described
as outposts in the establishment of
an impregnable defense system to
insure the western hemisphere
against aggression from Europe or
Asia.
The defense sites will be provid-
ed. it was said by the South and
Central American republics and
will remain their property with-
out leases or any change in sove-
reignty.
U. S. to Finance
The United States by loans to
the various nations will finance
improvements where required in-
cluding expansion of existing facil-
ities for servicing and repairing
ships and planes and the fortifica-
tion of the bases these sources re-
ported.
While most of the bases and sites
already have been selected their
locations and other details were
classed as “military secrets.” In
each instance the decision on the
bases was reached by the military
and naval authorities of the coun- I
try involved working in collabora-
tion with United States officials.
None of the proposed bases it !
was explained has any connection
with the naval bases which the ;
United States acquired from Great j
Britain last September in exchange
for 50 W’orld War destroyers.
The United States has advanced
no funds for the proposed bases
as yet informed sources said but \
money will be made available prob-
ably through the Export-Import ;
bank immediately upon formal
conclusion of negotiations now* un-
der way. *
FDR
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need in the future and postponing
the account's settlement until peace
came.
Mr. Roosevelt said he intended
to ask the new Congress conven-
ing Jan. 3. for legislation and ap-
propriations to put this tentative
program or a similar one into ef-
fect*
Details Later
Details would have to be worked
out with London he said. The
understanding was that any such 1
plan probably would apply only to
such equipment and munitions as
the British might need over and
above the $2000000000 worth of
“cash-and-carry” orders they have
placed here.
Congressional comment on the
revolutionary proposal was slow
and for the most part guarded.
Some ardent aid-to-Britain advo-
cates endorsed it at once but many
legislators preferred to withhold
opinions until they had studied the
idea.
The need for a tremendous speed-
up in defense production—some-
thing key defense officials and
Congressmen have been urging with
unusual emphasis recently—figured
only incidentally in Mr. Roosevelt’s
long press conference Tuesday.;
There were indications however
that the problem was receiving his
serious consideration as the para-
mount factor in the whole great
effort to arm America quickly and
to provide simultaneous aid for
Britain.
. Eliminate $ Sign
On the subject of aid for Britain.
Mr. Roosevelt said he was trying to
eliminate the dollar sign. It was
banal he asserted to argue about
financial assistance or outright
financial gifts because no war in
memory had ever been lost or won
because of a lack of money.
Before giving an informal expo-
sition of the tentative lease-and
CHAMPION RECRUITER
Blond Elaine Bassett. New York model and daughter of a Dallas
minister who has been selected to pose for U. S. “Join the Army" j
posters. She posed for the same type of photos for the Canadian
army. (NEA Telephoto)
lend plan the chief executive de-
clared that in the present world
situation there was absolutely no
do.ibt in the minds of a very over-
whelming number of Americans
that the best immediate defense of
the United States was the success
of Great Britain in defending her-
self.
The president used an illustra-
tion to describe the principle behind
his plan.
Suppose he said that a neigh-
bor’s house caught fire and the
Roosevelts owned a long garden
hose which could be used to light
the fire. He would not ask the
neighbor to pay him $15 because
the hose cost that much but would
be satisfied to get it back after
the fire was out. If the hose hap-
pened to be damaged he would re-
mind the neighbor to replace it.
Repay in Kind
Mr. Roosevelt then said that if
this country should lend munitions
to Britain it would get either the
munitions back or replacements
lor them in the event they were
damaged.
This statement made it appear
that Mr. Roosevelt was talking in
terms of ultimate repayment by
Britain in military equipment. Some
oflicial sources however held that
interpretation too narrow pointing
out that "in kind'1 repayment might
be made just as acceptable in rub-
ber tin or other raw materials
from parts of the British empire.
Comment in London political
circles tended to support the latter
Mew. Britain’s large supplies of
rubber and tin were mentioned
there as important empire assets
in any arrangement Tor “economic
cooperation” as Londoners styled
it.
Ridiculous Gifts
President Roosevelt in his dis-
cussion ridiculed the recent flurry
of proposals which considered ad-
ditional assistance to Britain in
terms of financial credits or out-
right gifts. He doubted he added
that Britain would want a gift of
American taxpayers.
The new plan he said would get
rid of what he called that silly
foolish old dollar sign.
Although no mention was made
of the tremendous British World
War debt to the United States
long in default the president was
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evidently mindful oT it. for he re-
| peatedlv declared his objective was
elimination of the dollar sign. The
original net principal of the British
debt was S4.074.818000 an amount
which increased with interest
charges.
No Law Revision
Mr. Roosevelt indicated that the
new idea would not require revi-
sion either of the Johnson act for-
bidding loans and credits to foreign
debt defaulters or of the neutrality
law prohibiting loans to belliger-
ents.
Mr. Roosevelt represented his
plan as distinctly advantageous for
the national defense potential.
He told newsmen to go back to
his idea that it was necessary for
American defense to have addition-
al production facilities. The more
we increase Tactories shipyards and
munitions plants he said the
stronger our defense becomes.
Orders from Great Britain he
went on were a tremendous asset
to our defense because we increased
our own facilities. Therefore from
a selfish point of view he said the :
United States should encourage
such production.
Orange Homes Near
Flood Backwaters
ORANGE. Tex. — i/P) — Several
Orange homes were threatened by
Hood waters Wednesday as the
Sabine river backed up into Little
Cypress creek.
A further rise would put water
over the floors of some negro homes
but the crest was believed passing.
The river already has flooded
several filling stations and cafes
and several blocks of highway are
covered with one to five inches of
water.
The average English household
consumes three tons of coal annual-
ly in normal times. *
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‘ALMAZAN WILL
LEAVE MEXICO’
Consul Believes He’ll
Go to Colombia
General Juan Andreu Almazan
defeated candidate for the presi-
dency of Mexico will leave that
country’ soon to establish his home
in some other Latin American
country probably Colombia accord-
ing to Carlos A. Calderon Mexi-
can consul in Brownsville.
“The Almazan movement has col-
lapsed completely" the consul said
“and many former backers are pub-
licly avowing their support of the
Avila Camacho government."
Mr. Calderon said that some for-
mer Almazanistas disillusioned by
Almazan's failure to "take a strong
stand” are the greatest danger to
the former candidate.
“The Mexican government today
is protecting General Almazan from
his own supporters" Mr. Calderon
declared.
Benefit Shows
Set Saturday
SAN BENITO — The Cameron
County Anti-Tuberculosis associa-
tion will benefit from the special
picture shows which are being giv-
en Saturday morning at the Palace
and Rivoli theaters it is announced
by E. F. Brady manager.
Each school child purchasing
Christmas seals will receive a pass
to the shew which will include
comedy and cartoon numbers.
School children wishing to pur-
chase seals for younger brothers
and sisters not yet in school may
receive passes in that way also it
was stated and parents accom-
panying the children may purchase
tickets at the theatre.
SON TO LOEBS
Word has been received here of
the birth of a six-pound son. Jim-
my to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Loeb of
Monroe. Louisiana Tuesday morn-
ing. Mrs. Loeb is the former Miss
Anna Ruth Langford daughter of
L. Langford of Brownsville and the
late Mrs. Langford.
ABOUT ERMINE
Ermine is the fur of northern
weasels of both hemispheres with
the pelt being taken in winter
when the animal’s coat changes
from brown to white.
Canada Official
Torpedo Victim
______ •
A BRITISH WIST COAST PORT
—()P)—Gordon Scott of Montreal
financial adviser to Canadian Mu-
nitions Minister Charles D. Howe
and at least six other persons per-
ished in the torpedo sinking last
Saturday of the liner Western
Prince it was disclosed Wednesday
when Howe and other survivor*
reached this port. *
Scott former Quebec provincial
treasurer and the others were lost
when a lifeboat containing 26 per-
sons struck the side of a rescua
ship ‘and capsized.
Names of the others lost wera
not immediately available.
Howe and his two executive assis-
tants. E. P. Taylor of Toronto and
Colonel W. C. Woodward of Van-
couver. landed here unshaven and
in borrowed clothes but in good
health.
The 10.926-ton Western Prince
which sailed from New York Dec. 6
for England was torpedoed 550
miles off Ireland.
VISITS PARENTS
SAN BENITO— Miss Dolly Vln-
sant Braniff air hostess spent
Monday here visiting her parents.
Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Vinsant. Miss
Vinsant has the Dallas to Browns-
ville run currently.
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
LIVING ROOM suite for sale; hand-
made. Spanish Renaissance; divan
and two chairs. Telephone 1652
between 12 and 4. Brownsville.—
Adv.
DRIVING TO Dallas Saturday
morning. Will take passengers.
1352 West Levee phone 1353
Brownsville.—Adv.
Lemon Juice Recipe
Checks Rheumatic
Pain Quickly
If you suffer from rheumatle. ar-
thritis or neuritis pain try this sim-
ple inexpensive home recipe that thou-
sands are using. Get a package of Ru-
Ex Compound a two-week supply
today. Mix it with a quart of water
add the iulce of 4 lemons. It’s easy.
No trouble at all and pleasant. Ycu
need only 2 tablespoonsful two time*
a day. Often within 48 hours—some-
times overnight—splendid results art
obtained. If the pains do not quickly
leave and if you do not feel b*tter
return the empty package and Ru-Ex
will cost you nothing to try as It la
sold by your druggist under an ab-
solute money-back guarantee. Ru-Ex
Compound Is for sale and recommend-
ed by Samano's Drug Store and drug
I stores everywhere.— Adv.
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THF. AGELESS GIFT
While diamond prices are rapidly advancing in price due
to the European war we are still selling at prices prevail-
ing in 1936-37 which was the lowest in diamond history.
JEWELRY Gift* arc Treasured Forever
. . . and at Dorfman’s you’ll findd an elaborate display of
the finest quality jewelry at the right price.
Diamond Rings
Ladies’ platinum yel-
low or white sold dia-
mond rings low-priced
from—
$7.95 to $3000
Men's diamond rings
also low in price. Beau-
tiful ones from—
$20.00 up
2-Rinf £
WEDDING
ENSEMBLES
Beautifully matched j
*ets priced from —
$10.95 !
to $3500 I
STERLING
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Copen h a g e n
American Beau-
ty and Moonglow
in open stock.
26 - piece service
for 6. Sale price
$39.75
34 - piece service
for 8. Sale price
$51.75
Both in Gift
Chest
RINGS
White or yellow fold
at Dorfman's low
prices.
WEDDING
Diamond-set
ft $6.95 to $350
SILVERWARE
Wm. A. Rogers guaranteed
30-piece sets service for six.
in fift chest only—
$9.95
Others proportionately low-
priced
Over 30 pat-
terns of Sterl-
ing silver flat-
ware.
Full line of Community
Plate Holmes & Edwards
1847 Rogers and other make*
WRIST AND POCKET WATCHES
For Men and Women
You’ll find Bulovas. Lnngine*. Elgin*. Wal-
tham* and other popular makes in our dis-
plays priced from—
$6.95 to $500.00
Quality at
Dorf man’s
You can de-
pend on the
quality of our
merchandise.
Stehling Silver
Heart
Charms
Beautiful as-
sortment. En-
graving free.
34c and up
You’ll find It easy to buy
Xmas gifts at Dorfman’s.
Our credit terms are liberal.
No interest or other charges.
If your credit is good — it’s
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