Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 October 1940 — Page 7

FRIDAY, OCT. 11, 1940

INTERNATIONAL FISH HEARINGS TO OPEN

CHICAGO, Oct. 11 (U. P).—A Joint United states - Canadian board announced today it will open a series of hearings at Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Oct. 17 on methods of Preserving and developing fishing

~~ resources of the Great Lakes.

The international board will hear testimony of commercial fishermen, sportsmen and government officials on methods of taking fish from the Great Lakes international waters, and will recommend to the United States and Canadian governments methods of developing and preseyving the lakes’ resources.

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Strategic Defense Material Stocks Pass Danger Point

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (U.P.).— Reserves of strategic materials for defense still are short of the maximum. planned but are past the danger point, defense officials claimed today. The United States depends upon Far Eastern sources for its most important strategic materials. Officials believe that there is no longer

any danger of having to curtail the.

defense program even if those sources. are suddenly cut off. Defense commission officials declined to provide figures on present reserves. But information from

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TOMORROW! Last Day to Save On

Girls’ Higher-Priced COATS

We have coats with hoods . , . . . coats with ski pants .

wrap-around coats the young crowds adore!

have the new fleecy fabrics, the new

the new 1941 trims and silhouettes . cluded in this group that’s a walk-

Sizes 7 to 12 and 10 to 16.

. coats with leggings . and those smart

We smart tweeds, . all inaway at 9.79.

LAST DAY! GIRLS’ KNIT FLEECE COATS

Wrap-arcunds with detachable fur-trimmed hoods!

Sizes 12 to 16. Also smart velvet sets, sizes 7 to 12.

LAST Day! GIRLS’ WINTER COATS

A specia) purchase of qualities that should sell for more! Well made...warm and good-looking. Sizes 7

to 14.

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trimmed legging

19.88 5.00

With Unusual Features at the Price! :

ture of supplies of such materials: Antimony— (Used for storage battery plates)—Large supply recently

obtained from Indo-China. Stock pile program nearly completed. Domestic production now considerably increased and sizable supplies available in Mexico and Bolivia. Chromium— (Important ingredient in stainless steel) —Big shipment recently arrived from Turkey and «nore confracted for there. Arrangements made for stepup in Cuban andi Philippines production. Manganese, Ferrograde—(Important steel hardener)—More than 1,000,000 long tons now in stock

pile, almost three-fourths of total contemplated. Techniques being developed for processing domestic lowgrade ore. United States is helping Brazil improve transportation facilities from interior, where large deposits are available. Manila Fibre— (Essential for highgrade marine rope)—Virtually entire reserve supply now accumulated. - Mercury— (Important for manu-

facture of fulminate for detonating

high explosives)—Normally, Spain and Italy chief suppliers. Germany reportedly has taken over all Spain’s production. This Govern-

New Shipment for v the Last Day of Anniversary!

Girls’ New Jumper Dresses

2.00

Featuring two new styles in jumper dresses . . . complete with striped blouses . . . or a smart pinafore dress with striped blouse. Sizes 7 to 14 to 10 to 16.

Sample Sale of Girls’

MILLINERY

Usual $2 Qualities Usual $3 to $3.98 Qualities ..

Mostly one of a kind $9 es . . .4n smart fall felts! Specially priced for Anniversary Sale! Limited quantity! co ———————————————————————

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TOTS® COATS 5.44

Little girls’ wool coats with lined zipper legings and matching ats. Some fur trimmed. Sizes 3 to 6. Also little boys’ military style coats in navy melton cloth or tweeds, sizes 3

o 6. FLEECE COAT SETS. 2.79

Wool top fleece coat sets with matching bonnet and leggings! Fabrics usually found in 3.98 aualities! Sizes 2 to 4 in the group.

TOTS Snow SUITS, 3.98 ALL WOOL QUALIT.ES, usually higher priced! with bib top snow pants, reinforced at knee with zipper hood or parka. Sizes 3 to 6 in group.

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8-Pc. Maple Bedroom Group . . Complete

e Solid Maple Bed, ® Attractive, Colorful twin or full size Cricket Chair ‘® Handsome Bridge

® Solid Maple Chest of Loris

Drawers

® Comfortable 180 - ® Solid Maple Vanity Coil Innerspring . Mattress

® Solid Maple Bench

to Match Vanity ® Live Coil Springs

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The basis of this group is a superb maple bedroom suite value . . . an authentic copy of a Colonial original rubbed to a distinctive "soft amber tone! Larger than usual and with quality construction . . SOLID OAK INTERIORS, DUSTPROOF CONSTRUCTION, HEAVY PEGGED TYPE BASES '. . . features we've never before been able to offer in maple at this price!

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BLOCK’S Downstairs Store

ASK ABOUT BLOCK'S “GENTSIBLE WAY-TO-PAY” PLAN (Small Carrying Charge)

ment already has contracted domestically for one-half of stock pile. Additional supply expected

from Mexico. Quartz Crystal—(Used in radios) —“Sizable” quantities already confracted for and en route. Brazil is major producer. : Nickel—(Alloying ingredient in steel) —Canada, which produces 85 per cent of world total, expected to supply all needed. Rubber—Stock piles in hands of Government and industry, plus what is being obtained from British in exchange for cotton, believed ‘sufficient to meet needs until they

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Last Day for These Anniversary Values

BOYS’ 2-LONG ~ PANT SUITS and OVERCOATS

Choice

SUITS — Double-breasted sport back models with Talon zipper slacks! Choice of 1941 patterns and colors. Sizes 8 to 16.

OVERCOATS—Warmly lined Balmacaan style with button fly front. Sizes 10 to 16. LAST DAY FOR THIS ANNIVERS-

ARY SPECIAL! BLOCK’S Downstairs Store

can be augmented by production of synthetic rubber. Within next few weeks commission expects to obtain definite proposals for construction of synthetic rubber factories. ’ Silk— (Useful for parachutes and gunpowder bags)—Army and Navy already has fair-sized stock of waste silk, used for making powder bags. A substitute for silk in parachutes has been found and armed forces no longer dependent on foreign sources. Tin—Supplies on hand or en route sufficient for one year.

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composition.

® For any size shoe. ® While you wait if de-

sired.

for this 44th Anniversary Shoe Repair Special!

ALF SOLES

® Choice of leather or

44¢

SHOES DYED BLACK.

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New Shipment Arrived For Last Day of Anniversary!

For chairs Regularly $3

For sofas

It's the popular Carnation pattern . . . a sell-out earlier in the sale . . . rushed in for Last Day Shoppers! In washable printed cretonne that will add loads of color and charm to your home! Big selection of styles to fit your furniture. BLUE, GREEN or WINE.

LAST DAY PRISCILLA CURTAINS

In Widths to Fit Single Double or Triple Windows!

82-In. width to the pair. 21; Yards long. Pair...

132-In, width to the pair. $2 21% Yards long. Pair...

180-In. width to the pair. $3 21% Yards long. Pair...

THE GREATEST PRISCILLA CURTAIN VALUE WE'VE EVER OFFERED! All fine quality cushion dot marquisettes . . . with big, fluffy 5inch ruffles! Choice of cream, ecru, blue, dusty rose, gold, green or peach. Shop early!

Our quantity is limited!

y for Anniversary Savings on Home Needs

Last Day! Imperfects of

FAMOUS MAKE LACE CLOTHS

would be $2, 2.50, now.... 1.00

. 1.29 . 1.29 . 1.29 1.69

sense 72x90 - Size, if perfect i 449 would be 4.00, NOW.....e0ee 58 72x90 Size, if perfect would be §4, $5, now 72x90 Size, if perfect would be £5, $6, now

172x108 Size, if perfect would be $6, now -

€0x60 Size, if perfect would be 2.50, now

72x72 ‘Size, if perfect would be 250, now....e..

72x90 Size, if perfect would be 3.00, noW.......

72x72 Size, if perfect would be 4.00, now.

Choice of many patterns! Buy for Now! Buy for Christmas! Use Block’s Layaway plan!

Saturday Brings the End of One of Our Greatest SALES of

CHENILLE BEDSPREADS

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LUSCIOUS PASTELS . . . dusty rose, blue, peach, green, cedar, rust, wine, rosewood or royal . .. rich and harmonizing with. either colonial or modern rooms! S N O W WHITES with multi-color pas~ tel designs! Tuck one in our Layaway tomorrow for Christmas giving! )