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120 Naked Girls Shower Together-One Protests
For some months now the Board of Education controlling azirls' school at Alhambra, a Los Angeles suburb, has been. - considering the problem: Should high school girls undress torether and shower in a common bathroom accommodating 120 naked girl at a time
They are laced with this question following a court action by, one of the girl and are" experted to give their decision
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FINANCE & GENERAL
Finance and Commerce
FUKIEN SUCCESSFUL AT LOAN TO CHINA
FOOD CONTROL
Gratifying results have been achieved. In food control and re- kulation of commodity, prices in Fuklén as the result of, stern measures taken by the authorities against Hoarders and speculators, declared Gen. Chen Y, Chairman of the Fukien Provincial Govern- ment, in an interview with a Central News correspondent. Food control has been success-
fully enforced
in Yungan and
Nanping and the system will be extended to the entire province, Gen, Chen said. To regulate food transactions and to adjust supply with demand, the Provincial Glov ernment has fixed an equitable": and reasonable price for rice and other foodstuffs. Meanwhile, ener- getic measures are being taken to increase production in order to
Coconut
Poonac
Experiments
UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED
DEAL DESCRIBED AS A "VITAL MATTER”
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (Reuter) -Members of the Senate Banking Committed and the House of Re- presentatives' Comage Committee. unanimously approved
the transaction by which the United Btates would advance $100,000,000 to China.
Mr, Henry Morgenthau explained to the Committees details of the proposed agreement and then
strive as self-sufficiency in food RESEARCH DIRECTOR made the following statement: "T
supply.
of
EXPLAINS
Commodity prices, which soared abnormally last month in many The question of the use of epee parts
the province, have nut poorac a
Fertiliser was gradually dropped. It has been discussed at a recent meeting of found. Gen, Chen said, that the the Kurunegala Planters AssOCÍS-
'
got what I came for a vote of confidence. We would proceed in- mediately to close the deal with Chins. Now we are going to do business as fast as lawyers will let
Mr. Cordell Hull, who outlined. high prices were not due to tion, and a statement by Dr. R. shortage of supply but to hoarding Child, Director of the Coconut the general policy of aid for the Chiang Kai-shek Government, and manipulation by unscrupulous Research Scheme, on experiments stated that he considered the
merchants.
being conducted in collaboration
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1940-PAGE
"Under the 'circumstances it is }
The
In order to rectify this, situation. with the Entomologist of the De-China agreement a "pital matter." Gen. Chen further stated, the partinent of Medical and Sanitary Provincial Government had to take services trom the paint of view the least we can do for the job that stern measures against the offen of fly-breeding was read, in which China is doing," he concluded. ders. Gen. Chen added that he is it was emphasised, inter alia, that gratified to note that merchants the poonar should be kept dry
Muriate of potash" and
are now co-operating closely with during transport and storage, and (α) the authorities in the stabilization that good forking into the soul in Saphos phosphate do not seem to of loud and eommodity prices
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HUNANESE ÄSKED TO CANADA CURTAILS EAT COARSER RICE LUXURY IMPORTS
OTTAWA, - Dec. 3(Reuter)-- YANG, Dec. 3 (Central)—
Hunan Provincial Govern- Drastic curtaiment of luxury im-a inent has circularised its subor-ports, mainly from the United dinate organs to eat coarse rice States, high excise taxes and
measure to * A
economise the lower customs
United duties on Kingdom ŭmmodities were an. nounced yesterday in the Domi- It is estimated that if all the Himanese, eat coarse rice, 4,800,000 tons House of Commons by the
Finance Minister, Mr. Haley.
supply of the staple food.
shih of rice will have been econo, i mised annually,
essential
have any inhibitive effect on fly With regard to the campaign breeding. Husk ash seems even to for the destruction of dead palms aggravate it. In order to tackle the black beetle
(e) Calcium cyanamide appears pest of coconut, it was reported to have a preventive effect, and Previously the provincial gOV- ĺby the Divisional Agricultural mixtures of ground poonge with ernment has issued a circular The market continues firm with Officer that prosecutions Inunch-10 per cent. of
seem order prohibiting the use of rice sellers holdin out for higher ed against several owners of land (as far as we can say) satisfacin making wine and sugar.
levels.
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over ten acres had achieved satin- factory results.
As regards the 'production of
tory.
cyanamide
The Chairman said that though
white copra for the Indian mar- the experience in the Kurunegala ket, it wasS mentioned that the district had been most unfor-
demand for it was periodle and tunate. It was interesting to know
with success
not sustained, and the Chairman that the Coconut Research Scheme was authorised to enquire from; had taken the matter up and, the Coennut Board for what pur- from what information was avail
every. pros- pose white copra was used and at able that there is what time of the year there was a pect of their experiments, meeting special demand for re
He sincerely hoped that they ed Mr. O. B. M. Cheyne, acting would achieve every Chairman in place of Mr. M they needed an the help they | Atkinson, who is going on leave could get to deal with the present and to whom swarm tribute was trouble of the coconut industry and paid for his distinguished Chair, coconut, voonac in particular manship of the Association."
The meeting unanimously elect
مون
The meeting unanimousiv elded not to support the motior of wble notice has been glven In the State Council, proposium that the Coconut Board should be scrapped
on
Mr. Atkinson said that September 5 last the Acting Dire tor of Commerce and Industries asked for the views of the Assu
ASSOCIATION ciation on the following motion to
Volume of Business Transacted on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1940.
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Alhambra san ordinary US [white checked skirt, was called to Union" Ins. town. Girl students" in its high the stand Good and loud, sne school, like those in many another, told her story,
have to attend gymnasium classes and afterwards take a shpwer bath.
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When Alhambra's high-school. girls moved into a new buildme, where they had to undress and shower mu big' common -- shower · room, seemed all right to most of them.
But not to tall, mooniacoa Joan Avellino : Lawrence, 18. After one borrid ordeal, Joan refused to shower again in publia even if they "flanked" her for it.
!
"I took aft my gym BILIT and then went out for my shower, holding a towel before me. Some of the girls were in the community - showers —–tliny were naked and dome were
quite bold, I went to one of the_tive private showers, but `several other girls were in line
for them and I had to stand' there and wall my turn. "The girl in front of me, I re- member, turned and told me that my face was very red. I did feel quite hot
I was brought up
Joan, backed by her father, an not to undress in front of other
funking her.
Ker
com-make me do it now."
SHIRKED BATHING
from plaint the free-for-all shower
50 $17.25 100 16.60 100 38.25 100 38.25 100 32.00 100 16.80
500 16.95
500
be moved in the State Council:
That in the opinion of this House the Coconut Board should be scrapped forthwith in the in- terests of the Coconut Industry,"
On the proposal of Mr. O. B. M. Cheyne it was unanimously decid- ed that, the meeting should not jsupport the motion.
COCONUT POONAL- 17,00 On the subject of Coconut 500 17.00 poonac as manure the Chairman
250
17.00 said that in a pamphlet issued by 200-17.00 the Rubber
2,506
Research Scheme
auccess
S'pore Industrialist Impressed By Tour
Of Free China
NEW BANK FOR KWEILIN
KWELIN, Dec. 3(Central)~~A Kwellin branch of the Postal Ke... mittances and Savings Bank was
opened yesterday.
LONDON GOL
London, Deo. 2 (Reuter). Bar Gold. Fine per ca. 188/-
KUNMING, Dec. 3 (Central)— The rapid progress in reconstrue- lion in various provinces impress- ed him deeply, said Mr. Tan Kah- the overseas Chinese there the re- kee, well-known Chinese indus-markable progress in the country,. trialist of Singapore, who arrived Mr. Tan has covered more than here on Nov. 30 after an extensive 50,000 Chinese 11 his eight
month tour, inspecting the econo- tour in Free Chins.
He said that when he returns to mic conditions in various pro- the South Bean, he will report to vinces."
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WE PAY HIGH PRICES
6 392.50 coconut poonac had recently been for all gold and silver articles, suggested as a fertiliser, in view gold bars, diamonds and jewels.
The total value is $50,532,50.
SILVER MARKET
LONDON SILVER London, Dec. 2 (Reuter).. Silver-Little general selling. Buyers scarce. Business very small.
of the large stocks consequent on the loss of the export trade.
The Ministry of Health viewed the use of poonse with suspicion as a breeding place for 'nies.
Apply China Gold Refining Co. Fedder Building. 2nd floor, Room 6.
WE OFFER HIGH PRICES for sny amount of gold articles, A statement on the subject was diamonds, silver, etc. No holidays. made by Dr. R. Child, Director of Apply China Building, 7th floor. the Coconut Research Scheme.
Tel. 30727. Eurasia. Gold Refining
In the course of his statement co
Market quiet. In the D. Child said that while it was afternoon, the market was very too early to report the full detalls quiet, with no business.
8pot, 22-13/164 Forward, 22-13/16d:
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of trials carried out by "his De- partment, Interesting results had already been obtained, and it was
ORDERS TAKEN for hand-made possible to emphasise certain sweaters, Ladies' Jumpers, Babies' points. The main points which outats, etc., at $5.00 each for It was desired to emphasise at this workmanship.
Wool and model desired, to be
engineer, sued for an infunction kids and the Board of Education from long experience that the stage were: to restrain the Board of Education has absolutely no authority to group shower faciliues give muci" (a) Fly breeding must be pre-supplied by customer.
better light and air... more vented during storage and trans- Send particulars of address, etc., |healthful praditions.
port by keeping the poonac dry to Box 502, HKDP": room," (1) is immoral, (2) violates School Superintendent George Meanwhile 275 of the school's It should be used at once on the a State law against disrobing E. Bettinger admitted that 120 800 girls signed a petition demand estate, particularly if a good dry public. (3) encroaches on her naked giris sed the shower room ing private showers. Cried some store is not available. Constitutional right to life, liberty at the same time, explained that of their parenta
and the pursuit of happiness
ANTHE BARE FACTS
The trial opened with a lively ing. debate between opposing counsel
shower shower system is a step towards under the old private system ame, girls shirked bath. Communism,”
An earnest editorial writer in Aztec, student weekly, bolly retorted: "With every advance from Filthiness to cleanliness, pruđery raised its ugly hond
Next witness, Dr. Charles Bursch Education Depart- over whether privacy was a (1) of the State
civil, (2) political or (3) propertyment, announced that the De- right. Judge Roy V. Rhodes quick partment would approve no plani
This "WE" have an outstand ing assortment of latest American (b) The poonac must be applied dresses for all occasions and price. 'n crushed form. My breeding has to suit all purses Call at "Vanity been observed when
en lumps of shop" (Lazarus) Pedder Street poonar are applied even when ad- ditions of calcium cyanamide are made, or other precautions are taken.
Experienced Book-keeper Wanta Btudents to form a class. Guaran (c) When applied in manure tee students to keep a whole set of etrcles of the usual type it must books after completion of a course The trial was adjourned to las be well sprinkled and forked in at 6 months. For Term and Par- Miss Lawrence, wearing a tight for teachers to keep an eye on the Board of Education think the and web covered with poll atticulars Flease Apply to:-Box
No 462 /Ó EKDF. fitting red sweater and black and them. Bald he "We have found whole thing ov
ly put a stop to this argument for school buildings with private
got down to bare facts.
showers. Person: It was too hard
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