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Evening star., 1933-10-31
Writer Sees Menace
In Reds Propaganda
To the Editor of The Star,


Senator Robert R. Reynolds Of North
Carolina expresses himself in the press
as follows: L am not afraid of Com
recognition. I hold that the good side
Of propaganda could be adapted to our
conditions, while the bad side would
not take root"
Call 1t what you may, the good side
or bad side" Of Communism, higher
education" "humanitarianism" or rank
"radicalism," but why the Indifference
of the American people? Are We pre-
pairing TO "junk" the Constitution? Are
we ready to make ancient history of
Americas 157 years of progress and
liberty? Are we standing at the part
ing of the ways ready to burn all re-
ligiouS literature and rear Goddess
children? Do we want to see our
churches demoraliZed and look upon
Christmas as a forgotten day?
Those familiar with conditions in the
public schools IN the larger cities Of the
United States know that the Young
Communist League of America has
promoters secretly working among boys
and girls. Are we ready to substitute
the red flag for the American flag at
our schools and colleges? Is closing our
eyes good citizenship?
One hears: Let 'em alone as long as
they rave In the open." But what about
the school boys and girls and college
students who are surrounded by four
walls in charge of an Instructor whose
mentality Is twisted with Communism,
preaching radicalism to the youth?
What chance has the American youth
to combat the Communist teacher, the
youth is there to learn not to dictate.
The Communist is the dictator. Shall
we drift blindly, needless Of menacing
conditions?
A recent issue Of national magazine
states: THE youth Of this land must
assume the responsibility of crushing
this horde (racketeering). They can
throw aside the dry-as-dust details of
old worn-out legal restrictions, many
of which have become so complicated
that Justice can well hang her head In
shame
How many Americans know no ex-
ecutive department of the Government
now has any power to investigate or
even receive information concerning the
activities of the Communists from with
In the States? Thus you will under
stand that there seems to be no legal
restrictions" against the revolutionary
activities of the Communists and not
enough patriotic strength in Congress
to enact laws with teeth to safeguard
American youth from "the bad side OF
Communism
A fair question is: Why are the Com
munistS permitted to carry on theii
Questionable activities in the United
States openly or secretly and especially
in our public schools and colleges?
Is it not time for Americans to wake
UP and give attention to what is per,
mitted to go on here In the unlteo
States. We appeal to all patriotic
tect American youth from the bad side
of Communist influence. so that it will
mot take root" 1t will be well fol
Americans to read Americas Message
HOLMES MOORE,
National Secretary, 100 Per Cent
American Juniors
Evening star., 1933-10-31
Ten Years of New Turkey.

1t does not seem so long ago that
the taunt Of "the terrible Turk" SYM
bolized in the international world the
old empire Of the sultans. This week
the new Turkey-the ultra-modernistic
state ruled by President Mustapha
Kemal-is celebrating the tenth ami
versary Of its existence as republic
and as a respected and progressive
member Of the family Of nations. None
Of the countries which emerged de-
feated from the World War has bet
ter or more promising record OF re-
Mobilization to its credit.
From the old Ottoman realm the
provinces Of Arabia, Syria, Palestine,
Mesopotamia and Kurdistan, by one de-
vice or another, were severed, leaving
Turkey little but toehold In Europe.
Yet. under the virile leadership Of
Mustapha Kemal, the Turks developed
sufficient stamina to defeat the inVad-
ing Greeks and breathe defiance to the
their dictatorial will upon what was
left of the once proud realm. Remov-
ing his capital from Constantinople to
inaccessible Angora, the "Ghazf' set
about resolutely in 1923 to build the
new Turkey on the ruins and remains
of the old, with modernization In all
directions as his policy and program.
He banished the fez for men, the veil
for women: he obliterated the Arabic
alphabet and wiped out the Caliphate.
Polygamy was declared illegal. Educa-
ton and industry were encouraged. On
all hands the Turkish people found
themselves in the presence OF a new
deal and in Mustapha Kemal a con-
structive statesman unafraid Of smash
ing ancient traditions.
The "Ghazi's" task Is by no means
finished. 1--WE will raise our fatherland," !"
he told mighty anniversary throng at
Angora last Sunday, ito the ranks OF
the most prosperous and civilized ma
tions of the world with the speed of this
age in which we live. We shall succeed
because the Turkish people are high
minded, industrious and intelligent. and
are led by the torch Of positive science
and by the love Of fine arts"
The American people have special
interest In the progress OF Mustapha
uar,ole peur Turkey because he is
drawing literally upon the United States
for brain power in the reconstruction OF
the republic. From this country the
"Ghazi" has drafted experts in the
fields Of transportation, finance, eco
nomics, agriculture, metallurgy and pri-
mary education. They are playing a
major part in the regeneration Of Tur-
KEY and in the realization OF the high
ideals which the Kemalist program en-
visions.
One day the new Turkey is destined
to be a profitable market for American
produce and from Turkey, in turn, We
should be able to take much Of what
she has to export. For all these rea-
sons, the citizens and government OF
the United States welcome the substan-
tial advance registered by the Turkish
republics first decade and bespeak for
it under its militant and statesmanlike
leadership many more years OF national
prosperity and prestige.
Evening star., 1933-10-31
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

What do you need to know? Is there
some point about your business or per-
sonal life that puzzles you? Is there
something you want to know without
delay? Submit your question to Fred
eric J. HaSkin, director OF our Wash
ington Information Bureau. He is en-
ployed to help you. Address your in
quiry to The Washington Star 1nfor-
nation Bureau, Frederic j. Haskin. Di-
rector, Washington, D. c., and inclose
3 cents in coin or stamps for return
postage. Do not use post cards.
O. When is California's next big ex-
position?-M. r.
A. California; San Diego Centennial
Exposition is scheduled for July 4, 1884,
to July 4, 1885.
@. What Is the death rate among the
Eskimos, their average age at death ano
the size Of their families?-J. v. r.
A. DR.. Ales Hrdicka, curator Oh
physical anthropology. states that the
death rate among the Esklmos Is not
known exactly, but that 1t Is hlgh IN
childhood. Their average death age is
lower than In the whites by at least ten
wears. due to the conditions under Whlcn
they live. Their families are generally
small due to the death OF majority
of children. Where living under favor
able conditions, however, they nave
good-sized families.
@ Is the attendance at moving pic
tures large in Soviet Russia j: n.
A. The Soviet Union had an atteno-
ance of two billion at cinernas IN lSa@
O. Who was Notre Dame des
Anours?-F. r.
A This is a name given by Horace
Walpole to Ninon de Lenclos, FTencn-
woman noted for her beauty ana VIII
which she retained to an advanced age
She had many celebrities for her loV-
nrs and her salon was frequented py
81 81 Evremont, Moliere and the youthful
Voltaire.
@. Is skeet gaining popularity as
pa A. This most recent form of clay
pigeon shooting Is becoming more pop
illar all the time. There are no" 10Y
skeet clubs in this country and many
of the leading golf and country clunS
are installing skeet fields.
O. What is the sabbatical River3-
M. M r. -
A. An imaginary river, celebrated ID
Jewish legend, which was said 70 op-
serve the Sabbath, resting (or, accord
ing to another version, flowing only)
on that day.
@ Who won the Yale Review prizes
for 1932-33?-F. M.
A. James Truslow Adams was the
recipient of the 81 600 award In the
field of public questions for his article
on THE Voter: His Rights and Duties.
which appeared in the Autumn, 1897,
Yale Review In the field OF literature
the 81 900 award went to Erskine Coio,
well for his short story, Country Full
Of Swedes," in the Winter issue.
Q. What is the meaning Of the name
Barbara w. B.
A. The name Barbara Is derived from
the Latin "barbarus," meaning "Wilo or
savage"
@. Please tell something OF the early
history of Jelly making:-A. w. M.
A. One hundred years ago Bracon-
not. q French chemist, while examining
various vegetables and fruits discovered
the jellifying principle OF fruit Juices
This he named pectin (from the Greek
word "pektis." meaning coaguluml. Bra
connot published the story OF his re.
Searches that led to the discovery OF
pectin in 1925 in the French Annals
Of Chemistry.
@. How long is Long Island?-
H W. P.
A. Its length is lis miles.
@ Please tell something Of the first
Evening star., 1933-10-31
In Defense of the
Recognition of Russia

To the Editor Of The Star:
What had been expected in the past
few months Is now about to become q
reality. The United States Govern
ment exchanged a friendly handshake
with the Soviet government Of Russia,
and it is only question of time until
the final action follows this preliminary
one.
The American people will react to
this move Of the administration in
various ways. There is a group of peo-
pie welcoming the recognition enthu-
siastically; another group taking it as
a matter of fact or indifferently, and
still another group strongly opposing
any relations with Russia. Mostly to
this last group I refer my letter, and
I hope they will read it before con-
demning me.
lures in the Soviet country. 1t is un-'
fair treatment of labor for the member
Of the American Federation Of Labor,
the Marxist's theory in general for the
of the early years of revolution for the
Russian emigree. For all these objec-
tionable features justification may be
found, and inconsistencies explained by
the imperfections of the newly con-
structed mechanism. but let us use an
other method of analysis by looking at
the situation from different angle.
This world evolutionizes at greater
rate Of speed than the average person
may suppose. In fact, the people Of
this country a century ago would prob
ably consider us all as a bunch Of
radicals. Many steps undertaken by
the present administration would be
considered a decade ago as, perhaps,
socialistic, but at the present time they
receive the approval and support Of
the great majority.
It is fearful to step over the threshold
| Of the house that for years has been
known as haunted. Russia Is that
haunted house: we may find there
| nothing and be Disappointed; we may
find there a treasure, If we know how
to look for 1t.
In conclusion, let me quote the end
ing of one Of my letters to The Star
last Summer:
TT should only be hoped that in this
| new deal the American statesman win
| be guided not by the Soviet interest
or by any sentiment, including that OF
bitter Russian emigree, but as 1t was
in many other instances during this
administration, by considering the bene-
| ut and welfare of the American people.
JAMES S. SWEET.
Evening star., 1933-10-31
Virginia Cattle Farmers
Get 3 Gents a Pound
To the Editor Of The Star:

10 the EultOr Oh Inc otaT.
Mr.. j. H. Meek, director of the Vir-
ginia division of markets, has stated
in the press that cattle prices are 80
per cent lower than year ago and
65 per cent lower than in 1929 on the
farms and that in Washington prices
are up 25 per cent above prices Of so
and 80 days ago, which he thinks is
so per cent higher than 1t should be.
compared to former prices.
1t would be quite illuminative to the
everyday man if Mr.. Meek would come
right out and say that the farmers in
the principal cattle-producing areas of
Virginia are receiving 3 cents q pound
for their product, according to informa
tion recently received from lower Vir-
ginia. A few years ago cousin Oh
mine gave up raising cattle because he
was only getting 71s cents a pound,
and the retail prices here were then
very little above those now obtainirg
H. L. WOODWARD.
Evening star., 1933-10-31
Uncle Sam 0sler.

The Federal Government, through
the Civil Service Commission, is pro-
posing to OSlerize the service. It Is
fixing, unless its has a change Of heart,
forty years as the maximum age at
which an applicant for Government
employment will be considered. Per-
haps the next step will be to eliminate
from the Government service all those
over forty years of age. The Govern
ment is less humane than DR.. Osler.
When he made his pronouncement that
forty years marked the limit of the
greater usefulness Of men DR.. OSler
whimsically suggested that after that
age they should be chloroformed. The
Federal Government is willing appar-
emily that all men and women over
forty shall be left to browse on the
stubble of unemployment; TO go to the
poorhouse or to be the subjects OF other
kinds of relief.
The Government, when it comes to
employment of men and women, has
too many theories and too little heart.
II has on occasions shown itself de-
cidedIy inept At time when the
country vastly needed Improvement IN
purchasing power so as to bring I'M
provement in the consumption OF goods
it stepped in with cut in Government
wages and salaries, a veritable invita-
ton to all private industry to make
further cuts. Now it is waving new
flag in the face of private industry,
suggesting that men and women after
forty years of age should not be ac-
cepted as applicants for jobs. Hard
and fast age limits for employment
without regard to qualifications, expert
ence and ability may we'll cost the Gov
ernment money, as well as private in
duStry. When rule that man and
women forty-one years of age and over
need not look for jobs, whether in Gov
eminent or in private employment, be-
comes general, then the country had
Better prepare for "old age" pensions
Tor its citizens over forty years old.
President Mitchell of the Civil SerV-
ice Commission is reported to have said
that Government persohpel officers ''al-
most universally" declared that forty
years was the maximum age at which
an applicant for job would be con-
sidered. The age limit for the en-
ployment of stenographers and typlsts
has been cut by the commission from
fifty years to forty. 1T was practically
impossible to get the employing officers
Of the departments to take the older
people, according to Mr.. Mitchell.
How long will it be before an effort
Is made to fix the limit Of age at which
high officials Of the Government are
to be chosen? So far this is left to
the common sense of the people who
must elect these officers and that OF the
appointing officers. Certainly there Is
as much reason to fix an age limit Tor
q President of the United States, for
the cabinet officers and for an admin
istrator of the N. r. A. or any other
Government branch, regular or emer-
gency, as there is to fix the age limit
of a clerk or typist in the Govern
ment service. If there Is anything IN
the suggestion that mans ability 10
serve his country is on the decline i'm
mediately after he reaches the age OIL
forty, then by all means it should be
made to apply to the most important
officers.
Evening star., 1933-10-31

II was only a small audience that
booed Huey Long. An old-time stage
performer named James owen O'Con-
nor became a reliable box office attrac-
ton by calling himself the worlds worst
actor and inviting the people in front
to throw vegetables at him. His con-
tract provided that he be allowed to
retain choice of the vegetables for
his own use. Huey Long may hope for
4 ]argpr audience next time.
Evening star., 1933-10-31
The Bicycle Traffic Problem

Not very many years ago, well with
in the memory Of those OF middle age
bicycles were rated as one Of the serious
hazards of the street. People were
knocked down by speedy and reckless
riders of the wheel and many OF the
riders were injured and killed by
and gradually the bicycle almost dE.
of personal transportation Now it Is
reappearing. Perhaps it is because OF
the depression, forcing the use OF the
comparatively cheap mode Of transport.
Recent reports from manufactures
show a great increase In production,
and an estimate places the annual out
put at nearly 100000. According to
the American Automobile Association,
which has Just issued a bulletin on the
subject, there are today In use in
America from two to three million
bicycles. Whereas in the recent past
they have been ridden mainly by chill
dren and messengers, now they are
ridden by adults.
The purpose of the bulletin Of the
A. A. A. is to call attention to the
serious traffic problem presented by
this large increase in the number OF
bicycles In the streets. A survey con-
Quoted by the organization discloses
that bicycles are subject to the usual
rules for vehicles In less than half the
States. In others, presumably. their
riders are free to go as and where they
will. The risks they run and the dan
gers to which they subject other users
of the streets. pedestrians particularly
are far greater than in the earlier times
when wheels" were to be seen by the
hundreds instead of the tens Of today
The streets are more congested. and the
pace Of the traffic is faster. The motor
car has driven the horse almost COM
pletely out Of the picture.
Experience in foreign countries points
Evening star., 1933-10-31

The rush for Oklahoma lands is still
recalled. It is but natural to assume
that residents will object to being trans
ported after taking so much trouble to
get there In the first place.
Evening star., 1933-10-31

Citizens used to resent carrying iden-
tihcation plates on motor cars. The
system has proved not only safe
guard, but an easy method Of tax COL
lection. Finger printing may develop
eventually in the same manner
Evening star., 1933-10-31
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Evening star., 1933-10-31
4 largpr audience next time,

Japan frankly desires more territory
control, but is regarded by China as too
closely related to the type OF realtor
who Is inclined to play rough.
Evening star., 1933-10-31
Treating Another Ailment.

From the Los Angeles Times.
Announcement by a German physl-
clan that various disorders can be over
come by use Of radio short waves is
somewhat belated. The local police de-
partment has been doing 1t for some
Tina, -.
Evening star., 1933-10-31

Hindenburg pictured side by side with
Hitler still shares with the former
Kaiser the impressiveness OF the man
who wears by far the more dignif1ed
style Of mustache.
Evening star., 1933-10-31
Uncomfortable Days Ahead.

From the Detroit Free Press.
There is no need for colored shirt
movement in this country, but people
shouldn't assume that they can safely
take of their hair shirts all at once.
Evening star., 1933-10-31

The life of Pancho Villa will be
movied. If the public is not fully awake
to the reprehensibility of bandits, it
will not be through the lack OF terrible
examples.
Evening star., 1933-10-31
Problems.

zone by one our problems must dis
appear said the always cheerful
friend.
"I notice a difference already" agreed
Senator Sorghum. when I take a
train ! no longer have to figure on day
light saving time"
Evening star., 1933-10-31
Group Psychology.

do you ever have any more lynch
ings in Crimson Gulch?" asked the
travelling salesman.
NO" answered Cactus Joe. We've
got clear past that idea of individualism.
When we decide that the situation Is
serious enough to call for manslaughter
we send bunch Of citizens over to
Snake Ridge armed with machine
guns"
1.-The greatest of all charities" said
HI Ho, the sage of Chinatown, will be
to educate men into ways of wisdom
and foresight that will need no charity"
Evening star., 1933-10-31
It's a Mock Trial.

From the Charleston Evening Post.
Why the Hitler government should
bother to try anybody whom 1t has de-
cided to punish Is one Of the mysteries
Of the Reichstae arson case. -l-----.
Evening star., 1933-10-31
All Other States and Canada.

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Evening star., 1933-10-31
Professionalism.

Professionalism.
When calculations grow profound
We seek for. deepest knowledge,
Which naturally will be found
In some convenient college.
Yet troubled we may be in mind
'Mongst scientific guessers
As we In superabundance find
Professional professors.
Evening star., 1933-10-31

Course Of Events.
Strange imps and goblins will appear
On Halloween to cause us fear.
And with the dawning of the day
ALI Saints will scatter them away.
Evening star., 1933-10-31
Tenants Present
Pleas at Dublin.

Irish Independent, Dublin.-A depu-
tation appointed by a Dublin CORPORA
ton Tenants Conference waited on the
Housing Committee of the Dublic Cor
poration recently. and placed before
that body many matters in connection
with the Marino and Croydon Park ten
ants. Mr.. M. Doran headed the depu-
tation, and he was accompanied by Mr..
P. McAuley and Mrs. A. White.
One of the requests of the deputation
was that all tenants in arrears be given
an opportunity Of paying them off by
small installments and that special con-
sideration be given to tenants with
large families.
Evening star., 1933-10-31
High Lights on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

other countries In Central Europe and
why 1t has not yet proved as acute as
it might have done.
Evening star., 1933-10-31

Every man makes mistakes" said
Uncle Eben, 'but de worst mistake Of
all is bein' too proud to admit EN-
Evening star., 1933-10-31

@. Were the first double-barreled
shotguns built with the barrels side
BY side?-W. NJ. NJ.
A. The first successful double shot
guns were built with the barrels over
and under, and not side by side, and
were invented about 1916 by one Gull
liano Bossi Of Rome. In 1884 double
shotguns we're described as novelty.
Evening star., 1933-10-31
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Maryland and Virginia.
Evening star., 1933-10-31

think the same way to form a group.
Evening star., 1933-10-31

@. What is the size Of the Cuban
Army and Navy?-M B. r.
A. The Cuban Army consists OF
1885 electives and o67 officers The
navv consists Of 1859 electives and
1873 officers. There is, in addition,
military gendarmerte OF 4,657. the
nav has two cruisers, the Cuba and
the Patria.
Evening star., 1933-10-31

@. What relation to Richard Henry
Lee OF Strattord. Va, were Light Horse
Harry Lee and Francis B. Lee?-G. s.
A. Light Horse Harry Lee was the
nephew of Richard Henry Lee. Francis
B. Lee was not a relative
Evening star., 1933-10-31
,et verv far unless enough individuals

Ind Tunkins says individualism can't
Evening star., 1933-10-31

Human beings are VIGOROUSLY indit.
ferent to the rights of other human
beings, especially in the smaller fea-
lures of life and living
Despite the several thousands of years
during which regard for others has
been an ideal Of man-and Prof.
Breasted tells us. in his new book, THE
Dawn OF Conscience" that such thought
Evening star., 1933-10-31

O. Please tell something Of the first