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able. FLIES ARE TOUGHER Insect Pests May Be Worst Next Year Than At Any Time Since DDT By FRANK CAREY TAMPA, Fla., P You'd better get your lly-swatter and mosquito-slapping hand in shape because next spring and summer those pests may give you your roughest time since the advent of DDT and other new insect killers. That's the view ot Dr. A. M. Boyce of the University of Cali fornia, president of the American Association of Economic Ento mologists. lie says that crowing evidence of the resistance of the house-fly compounds than are now avail to DDT and other powerful new Insecticides, and recent findings that some species of common mosquitoes are getting too tough for DDT, all adds up to this gloomy outlook for next year: 1. Increasing areas of the na tion may find their flies have built up the resistance already re ported from many sections not only to DDT but to other chemicals developed since its ad vent. 2. More areas may find the mosquito resistance to DDT al ready noted In a few sections, and additional strains may crop up. Furthermore, it might well be that nature's No. 1 dive-bomber will begin to build up the brush off to a few strong insecticides which now work where DDT will not. Two New Chemicals The latter chemicals are "lin dane," and a third r.amed "toxa phene." Pointing out that those three chemicals at first worked against strains of house-flies that had become coy -to DDT but then showed evidence of having shot their bolts Boyce told a reporter: "The same thing could well happen in the case of mosquitoes, although we're hoping it won't. 'This matter of resistance on the part of house-flies and mos quitoes could get really rough. It's possible that the people will eventually have to go back to the old method of the flyswatter for the fly and hand-slapping for the mosquito." Dr. Boyce was interviewed on the eve of a joint four-day ses sion of his society with the Ento mological Society of America and the Florida Pest Control associa tion. Problem of Resistance But while he declared that this matter of resistance constitutes Ihe prime problem of insect re searchers, he said there are hopes of overcoming it and most of them are based on lessons of the contniuing war being waged against pests which attack the rich citrus crops of Texas, Cali fornia and Florida. Those states are the country's chief sources of citrus fruits. Declaring that most of the ad vances made against all agricul tural crop enemies of the nation stem - from researches done on citrus pests, Boyce gave this out line: Citrus-fruit researchers believe they have worked out the heredi tary pattern of pest resistance to insecticides opening up the pos sibility of crossing extremely sus ceptible strains with extremely resistant strains in the hope of developing mediocre races that might be soft touches for a good insecticide. These same researchers have determined exactly how an in secticide works when it does work opening up the possibility of buiiding up even more powerful Boeing Plant Not To Be Closed, Official Assurance , depot and supply oper- SEATTLE LV) The air force neither has any intention of closing up the Boeing plant here nor deactivating the Spok ane air base, Senator Magnuson (D-Wash) says. The senator reported he had the word direct from Air Secre tary W. Stuart Symington. The secretary also denied a report, Magnuson said, that the air force was shipping aluminum from Spokane to Texas for stock piling and then hauling it back to Seattlp when needed there. In Spokane, he said, the air 'orce had merely discontinued certain ations. Referring to the recent "Save Boeing" campaign conducted In the nothwest after reports that bomber production was to be shifted to Wichita, the secretary said: "There never has been any plan to take additional business out of Seattle, let alone close the Boeing plant in Seattle. In fact, as a result of my recent visit, arrangements were made to give additional business t o Boeing." QUICK DECISION LOS ANGELES -11F It took Gilbert Trevis, 22-year-old sol dier, Just five and one-half hours to convince himself that mar riage was not for him, hii bride's petition so states, Mrs. Martha S. Trevis, 19, ask ed Superior court to grant her either annulment or divorce. Her petition stated they were mar ried la.it April 23 at 4:30 p.m. and at 10 p.m., he was on his way out for keeps. She said that he crumpled up the marriage certificate and threw it at her with the remark: "This Is what I think of marriage." Boost Of Japan's Economy Backed RIVERSIDE, Callf.-B Give Japan an economic shot In the arm and you'll prevent the Com munists from taking over all Asia, says Dr. Charles Martin of the University of Washington. Addressing about 50 leading educators at a meeting of the In stitute of World Affairs,' Dr. Martin said Japan can become the new industrial power of the east if the United States gives her continued protection for five more years. A political sclencs professor, Wed., Dec. 14, 1949 The News-Raviaw, Roieburg, Ore, f Dr. Martin is the director of the Institute. "Communism," Dr. Martin said, "is eager and watching for the opportunity to break out of con trol before Japan is strong enough to stand on its own eco nomic and political resources. "Japan Is the only strong ex ample of stability in the entire east, and if we lose her our most potent outpost will be gone , . . her freedom will be our greatest answer to Communism." About 2,600 wooden crosstles are needed for every mile of rail road track in the U.S. FIRE RAZES HOTEL ROCKFORD, Wash., Dec. 13 VP) Fire almost completely de stroyed this town's only hotel Monday In a hot two-hour blaze. The 15-room hotel and a tavern operated in the two-story frame building were owned by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Foote. Firemen from two communi ties fought the blaze that Mrs. Foote said apparently started in a defective flue. No one was in jured in the fire. Mrs. Foote said the hotel had only one tenant at the time the fire was discovered. No estimate of the financial loss was immediately available. New Device Filial Hope Of Child With Cancer TARENTUM, Pa. Dec. 14. UP) ! sanra brushed aside the veil of time for a sick, little boy but not even the Christmas saint could bring the gift of life Itself. Doctors sav five-year-old Jimmy Portion has cancer of the chest and may it- live ur. i Dec. 25. That's why there was a gaily trimmed tree in Jimmy's home yesterday with a pile of gifts, an electric train and "Fluffy," the dog Jimmy wanted most of all. While Jimmy was unwrapping the gifts piled high on his bed, his narents Mr. and Mrs. George Pochon were clinging to one hope that their son might be saved. At the .University of Illinois, scientists have used a machine known as a betatron with some success In treating cancer tients. Prices here are effective through Saturday, December 17 th. We reserve the right to limit. CHRISTMAS NUTS lb. 43c Mb. pkg. 39c WALNUTSMr,b.35cL4fg. ALMONDS BRAZIL NUTS OREGON FILBERTS LARGE PECANS F lb. 39c 29c Mb. 49c lb. plq. Here they are folks, those tree-ripened, golden, clean-skinned navel oranges. These oranges are liked by the whole family and no wonder they're plump with sweet juice, have no seeds, and are easy to peel and section. Stock up now; supplies are heavy and prices are low at Safeway. 5-LB. BAG 39 Medium Sizes Half Crate Large Sizes 2.19 Full Crate Large Sizes pa- LOCKWOOD RENAMED PORTLAND, UP) Charles A. Lockwood was unanimously reappointed state game director by the State Game commission Saturday. Lockwood's new term will be indefinite. His old term would have expired Dec. 31. The oil industry in the United States gives work to nearly 2, 000,000 persons. For Christmas Sprinklin Sambo Made entirely of stu.dy, rust proof metal, brightly colored with baked enamel. 30" high and 8" wide. Make a wonder ful Christmas gift for only 8.40. KIER-CROOCH PLUMBING CO. 314 Mill St. . Phone 1242 R Delicious Apples, red lb,9!4c Calavo Avocados, per lb. 49c Cauliflower, soiid-whit. lb. 12c Crisp Celery, Garden-fresh lb, 8c 12 oz. Bag 15c Brussels Sprouts Lettuce ,'Cr!p fr perfect a,,dt lb.l2c Sweet Potatoes Yamslb.l3V2C Ripe Tomatoes, Tube 25c I - Sari, ff I Jelly Beans Ultra F;" Mb. 29c CHILI WITH BEAKS Dennison brand 16-ox Honey Comb Chips I -lb. pkg. 53c Almond Clusters 7-oz. pkg. 29c Swedish Mints I -lb. pkg. 29c Gum Drops Mon,f" I -lb. pkg. 25c I Orange Slices Ul,r F!n I -lb. pkg. 25c Peanut Clusters I -lb. pkg. 53c J Choc. Cherries cha" I -lb. pkg. 59c i Chocolates, Lupton's, l-lb. box 98c J Chocolates Br.eh-Mini.tur. b 09c , Candy Sticks: pkg. 10c PINTO BEANS Dry Beam 2-lb. can pkg. SANDWICH SPREAD Lunch Box Brand quart FRUIT MIX O No. I All-in-one brand Cans DROMEDARY DATES Pitted ready to eat 7'4oi. BLEND O' ORANGE & JUICE GOLD GRAPEFRUIT 25' 22c 49c 25c 19c 32c Pancake Flour FIG BARS MARGARINE At Reduced Prices! White or whole wheat DALEWOOD Sperry-4-lb.pkg.47e .,.. OQc 4Qe Suionna-40-ox. 29e I'A-lb. Pkg. IX LB. 1? Swift'ning Shortening 79e 3-Lb. Can Wesson Salad Oil Mixed Nuts Here's a Good Variety! Stock Up! Ultra Fine Hard Candy and Choc. Drops Candies ORANGE JUICE Mb. pkg. Mb. pkg. Sutter Gold 46-oz. can 29 25. 32' Quart 59' , SKIPPY Peanut Butter 15-Oz. Jar 35c Safeway blade cut Pot Roast it generous with meat. You're sure it's going to be tender and juicy. Here they are featured at an unusually low price! PER LB. 49c BLADE CUT Maraschino Cherries WteW- 19c Sliced Pineapple Libby 29c Cranberry Jelly "V.y 229c Canned Pumpkin w""bm- M 9c Jell-Well Gelatins 2 pkgs. 13c Seeded Raisins ,50, pkg. 1 7c Bleached Raisins '.' pkg. 19c -Seedless Raisins ch;" 4-lb. pkg. 49c Seedless Raisins 15-.01' pkg. 1 7c Currants JunM'I1 z",', 1 1 -oz. pkg. 1 5c White Figs $1W 8-oz. pkg. 25c Glace Fruits S1W l-lb. size 45c. Glace Cherries Mmd,u 7-oz. 35c Mincemeat 8,"'-N" sh-43c Mincemeat '-' 20c Improved Rice UntU 14-oz. 1 9c Flour Ki,cK" Cr,f $ 1 .98 -,b- $3.89 Bread M.Wri,ht.wi,:.ws.. j., 4C Pure LARD Armour's 3-lb. Star Pkg. Tender PEAS Gardtnxidt Standard OTHER REAL VALUES IN OUR MEAT SECTIONS Cooked Hams Cudahy's Boneless Hare 4.Lb. $r95 Can 3 Short Ribs OP BEEP For braising ftC or boiling LB. 1. Round Steaks, Sirloin Steaks, Picnics, Rib Roasts, Ground Beef, Witt fr.. lb. 79c lb. 75c lb. 33c lb. 65c lb. 35c Slid AMRfCAN Cheese r' imoofi 49' waste-free, pan-heady sea foods Halibut, lb 45c Salmon, lb 59c OYSTERS Per Pint 69 Sole, Fillets, lb. 39c Cod Fillets, lb. ..29c PAN-READY CHICKENS FRYERS, lb. 69e PAN-READY, f RICASSEI FOWL, lb. 65' No. 303 Cam