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This Week in Defense

NEUTRALITY—Congress passed and sent to the White House legislation to repeal three key sections in the Neutrality Act—Section 2, banning merchant ship entry into belligerent ports; Section 3, barring combat zone travel; and Section 6, prohibiting arming of ships. Navy Secretary Knox issued a statement that removal of the Neutrality Act shipping restrictions makes it "possible to get the defense aid materials authorized by Congress for use in the war against the Axis powers transported to those positions where they can be usefully employed ... It also insures that war efforts of the British Commonwealth, of China and Russia, hold out greatly increased promise of ultimate victory ..." In an Armistice Day address President Roosevelt said the United States took arms in 1917 "to make the world habitable for decent self-respecting men." He said the men who died then did so to "prevent the very thing that now—has happened from one end of Europe to the other. ..." The President said the people of America believe liberty is worth fighting for, "and if they are obliged to fight they will fight eternally to keep it. The duty we owe—to the many who died to gain our freedom for us—to make the world a place where freedom can live and grow into the ages." CAPTIVE COAL MINE DISPUTE—The Defense Mediation Board voted against a union shop agreement in the steel industry's captive coal mines and stated the United Mine Workers could "greatly strengthen their positions before the people of the United States" by refraining from further strike action. President Roosevelt asked leaders of the steel industry and the United Mine Workers to make "a final effort to insure continued production of coal for the manufacture of steel." UMW acceded to the President's request that work in the captive mines continue pending further negotiations. LEND-LEASE AID—President Roosevelt authorized Lend-Lease Administrator Stettinius "to take immediate action to transfer defense supplies" to Russia. The OPM Priorities Division issued a special allocation order designed to promote a steady flow of from $10,000,000 to $15,000,000 of American-made machine tools to the Soviet Union. The Navy announced two more British warships have entered U. S. ports for repairs. RELATIONS WITH CHINA AND JAPAN—The President told his press conference the United States has decided to withdraw American Marines from China. He said the Marines had offered protection to comparatively few Americans. Navy Secretary Knox, speaking in Providence, R. I., said efforts of the United States to maintain friendly relations with Japan have been "patient to a point almost unmatched in the history of international relations, but now the hour of decision is here ..." He said this country is "actuated in the Pacific no less than in the Atlantic solely by considerations of self-defense ..." PRESIDENT ASKS SUPPORT FOR RED CROSS—President Roosevelt asked for support of the Red Cross in its roll call for membership which closes November 30, to "prove that we have the heart as well as the sinews to keep ourselves strong and free ..." The Red Cross announced it is seeking a membership matching its greatest World War figure—18,000,000. Last year's adult membership was 9,000,000. CIVILIAN DEFENSE—The Office of Civilian Defense issued specifications of dimensions, colors and materials for 16 insignia to be worn by trained volunteer workers. OCD Assistant Director Davison estimated volunteer women workers needed in defense fields include 1,000,000 in first aid, 500,000 lead-gardeners, 100,000 each in life-saving, home nursing school lunches and for staffs of local volunteer offices, 700,000 in the protection program, 600,000 rural leaders and 200,000 in the aircraft warning service. The OCD also issued a 60-page pamphlet on blackouts stating areas within 300 to 600 miles of seacoasts must be prepared to blackout on a "night to night" basis. PRODUCTION AND SUBCONTRACTING—Vice President Wallace, speaking in New York City, said "By putting one-half our effort into national defense instead of less than one-fifth, we shall match what the British and Germans are doing ..." Priorities Director Nelson told the New England Council defense expenditures at present are averaging $1,175,000,000 a month, but "to win this struggle with reasonable speed and certainty" the country must spend approximately $3,500,000,000 a month on defense. OPM Associate Director Hillman announced some plants are working 160 hours a week with four 40-hour shifts but "this operation can and should be expanded." Three special trains sponsored by the OPM Contract Division have left Washington on a 40-day tour of 79 cities. The trains are carrying samples of defense parts to show manufacturers and facilitate the contract distribution program. PRICES—President Roosevelt, in a letter to Chairman Doughton of the House Ways and Means Committee, said additional taxes are needed to absorb purchasing power and "prevent a further sharp increase in the cost of living." The Senate passed and returned to the House for concurrence in amendments a bill to "freeze" rents in the District of Columbia as of January 1, 1941. Price Administrator Henderson announced executive sales engineers with extensive experience in the industrial machinery field are needed in the OPA. Mr. Henderson also announced temporary stabilization of prices of a large variety of builders hardware and of rugs and carpets. He asked manufacturers of metal office furniture not raise prices above the levels of November 6 when the OPM curtailed their production. PRIORITIES—Priorities Director Nelson began collection of month-by-month estimates of requirements for critical materials from all industries as a step toward eventual allocation of all critical materials, both to defense and non-defense industries. He said such a program to apply first to steel, copper, aluminum, rubber and chemicals—might be put into effect within three months. Mr. Nelson "froze" all stocks of magnesium and allocated such stocks to defense orders only. He ordered production of light trucks for civilian use in January, 1942, cut 40 percent below the output for January of this year. He also extended priority assistance to production of materials for repairs to elevators and escalators and for construction of conveyor machinery. CONSERVATION OF MATERIALS—Price Administrator Elliott announced "The Consumer's Pledge for Total Defense," which calls for elimination of waste and careful buying. She said business and civic organizations, the Boy Scouts, retail merchants, church groups, trade unions and women's organizations are cooperating to make copies of the pledge available to America's 30,000,000 homes. The OPM and OPA asked stove manufacturers to eliminate steel cover-lids for domestic cooking ranges by December 15. The agencies estimated the change would save 2,500 tons of steel in 1942. LABOR DISPUTES—President Roosevelt created an emergency board to report within 30 days on a dispute between the Railway Express Agency, Inc., and teamsters and chauffeurs. OPM Associate Director Hillman said "the record in Washington shows—every difference between labor and management has a basis for solution" without a strike.

Mrs. Philip Dreesbach Elected To Founders and Patriots Society

The Florida Chapter Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America are announcing the election of Mrs. Philip Dreesbach to membership in the National society. Among other objects of the society is aiming to obtain a complete history of all men who came to this country in early colonial days, assisted in the founding of the country, and whose descendants bearing the same name, remained and assisted in establishing this Republic, represented today by the members of this society. Mrs. Dreesbach is descended from Phineas Pratt who came from England in 1622 in the good ship "Swallow" as one of "Weston's Men" and settled in what is now Weymouth. He married Mary Priest who had come two years previously on the Mayflower. Their great grand son served with gallantry in Capt. Obadiah Veal's Company of Cohasset during the entire revolution. Mrs. Dreesbach, who came from Montclair, N. J., has been a winter visitor for many years, joining the winter colony at the San Sebastian hotel. She recently purchased a winter home on Durango street. Other members of Founders and Patriots of America, who live in Coral Gables are, Mrs. Murray Forbes Wittichen, state president; Mrs. George C. Simpson, state recording secretary; Mrs. James Steel Cline and Mrs. William L. Freeland, former National Historian.

Park Correctly and Safely in Gear and Brakes On

Upon any highway outside of a municipality you shall not stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, upon the paved or main part of the highway when it is practical to stop park or so leave such vehicle off such part of state highway but in every event an unobstructed width of the highway opposite a standing vehicles shall be left for the free passage of other vehicles and a clear view of such stopped vehicle shall be available from a distance of 200 feet in each direction upon such highway. Accidents do not all happen while vehicles are being driven. A parked vehicle may also cause an accident, kill someone, or destroy property. When you stop headed down hill, turn your front wheels toward the curb or the side of the road if there is no curb. If you are headed up a hill and stop, turn your front wheels away from the curb and let your car go back until the back of your front wheels rests against the curb, but if there is no curb, turn them sharply toward the side of the road the same as when headed down hill.

Diary of a Beauty Authority

(Continued from Page Two) and fine-textured, ready for make-up. Delicious, wholesome desserts also have their place in every menu. The "dessert" of a beauty diet is the foundation and make-up. Well planed desserts have a very definite nutritive value, just as make-up foundation and powder, rouge, lipstick and eye make-up play an important part in dramatizing a woman's beauty. These four—cleansing preparations, night cream, stimulant and skin toning lotion, and foundation and make-up—are the daily essentials but these is another group of beauty aids which every correct budget should cover. Just as a good housewife's budget allows for special treats, or entertainment and celebrations, the beauty budget should include several preparations which the skin needs periodically—a masque treatment, a medicated cream from blemishes, an eye cream to smooth away fine lines and crow's feet or such luxuries as bath oil, powder cologne or night perfume. (If you have any questions regarding your own beauty problems, Madame Rubinstein will be glad to answer them personally. Simply address your inquiry to Helena Rubinstein, care of this paper.) Next: Learn Beauty from the Cat

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ANNOUNCING THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL EDITIONS December 12th & 19th

Coral Gables merchants are making plans for the biggest Christmas Coral Gables has ever experienced. With gift buying already under way, business people are busy preparing for the CORAL GABLES CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL which will attract thousands from all over the area. Not only will the city district be decorated with over 2 miles of Christmas lights and holly garlands, but a complete musical program has been arranged which will fill the air with Christmas music. Every musical organization in the city will take part. As The Riviera's part in this festival, we are now working on two special Christmas Festival Editions which will be published on December 12th and 19th. Not only will these newspapers tell the complete story of the Christmas program in Coral Gables, but they will serve as a complete shopping guide to the community—crammed full with gift ideas that can be purchased RIGHT HERE IN CORAL GABLES and vicinity. WATCH FOR THEM THE CORAL GABLES RIVIERA 306 Coral Way Phone: 4-1634

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