Evening star., 1932-12-29

Did you ever write a letter to Fred
eric j, Haskin? You can ask him any
question Of fact and get the answer In
a personal letter. Here is a great edu-
cational idea introduced into the lives
of the most intelligent people in the
world American newspaper readers. It
is a part of that best purpose of a
newspaper-service. There is no charge
except 3 cents in coin or stamps for
return postage. Do not use post cards.
Address Frederic ]. Haskin. Director
The Evening Star Information Bureau,
Washington, D. C.
@. Is there any difference between
a radio station and broadcasting sta
tion?-G. K. T.
A. All radio stations are not broad
casting stations, but all broadcasting
stations are radio stations. All sta
tions using radio as a means OF COM
munication are radio stations Radio
broadcasting stations are those which
occupy a certain band within the spec
trum, and are used to broadcast pro-
grams. The broadcasting division oc-
cupies only a portion of the radio
spectrum.
@. Where are the Amateur Trap
shooting Associations Headquarters
S. T.
A. The Amateur Trapshooting Asso-
cations headquarters are in Vandalla,
Ohio. This is the only sport owning
its own home and tournament grounds.
This home and equipment is repre-
sentative of IN outlay of approximately
Sl50,00O The ground on which the
home is erected was decided to the
association without any restrictions.
O. Who held the greatest number of
Federal Offices before becoming Presi-
dent?-B. M. H.
ferson, who served as member of the
Provisional Congress, delegate to the
Continental Convention, member OF the
State Legislature, Governor of State,
United States Senator. minister to a
foreign nation, cabinet member, Vice
President and President.
@ Are the stars brighter in the
Northern Hemisphere or the Southern
Hemisphere?-W. K.
A. The consultations visible in the
Northern Hemisphere are more snowy.
@. What language is spoken in the
Union of South Africa?-R. L. D.
A. English is spoken in the Union of
South Africa, of which johannesburg
is one of the leading cities. South
Africa is a bilingual country, the two
official languages being English and
Afrikaans, which is descendant Of the
seventeenth century Dutch. Johannes
burg is in the part of the union which
formerly belonged to the Beers, and
Dutch is therefore. considerably spoken
there. English is the Official language
in all the British colonies in Africa.
Q. What State ranks first in manu-
featuring H.
A. New York State ranks first of all
the States in manufacturing, both as to
the number of wage earners and as to
value of the product.
@. Does an alien woman who mar
ries a Frenchman become under the
French law citizen of France?-M. D.
A An alien woman marrying a
Frenchman is thereby naturalized only
if by her national law she loses her
former nationality or on her express
demand.
O. Please list some expressions to
avoid in business letter.-A. w. D.
A. Sarah Taintor and Kate Monro
say that fortunately these hackneyed
expressions are disappearing from mod
ern letters: Yours of the 18th in
slant received: In reply to yours of
the 10th, would say; Under separate
cover; Inclosed you will find; Trusting
10 hear from you soon.'
@. Is Eugene Brieux living?-E. j.
A The distinguished French author
died in the Fall Of 1882.
@. What was the result of the inves-