Evening star., 1933-01-17

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@. In contract bridge does the bonus
for the rubber go to the side that wins
the two games or the side that wins
the rubber on account of having higher
score through penalties?-M c.
A. The bonus for the rubber is put
In the honor column of the side that
wins two games. The scores are
then added. and the side that has the
net score tthe difference between their
total points, is considered the winner
Of the rubber.
@. How does one get radio license?
L. +. D.
A. The Federal Radio Commission
says, in accordance with an act Of Con-
gress, one applying for radio license
must first apply for construction per-
init. After he has been permitted to
build and his station is completed, he
may apply for a broadcasting license.
To be eligible to this license he must
fill out an application blank for a GER
tain frequency upon which to operate
and give particulars relating to the sta
ton. II this is agreeable to the COM
mission, he may be given a license.
@. Who won the figure skating events
F1,. iy, tho third nlvYn -
pic Winter games at Lake Placid, N. Y,
in February, l932?-M. D.
A. Sonia Herie of Norway won the
women's event, and Karl Schafer of
Austria won the mems event.
@. How much money has been In
vested in motor vehicles in the last IL
years in this country?-B. r.
A. It Is estimated that Americans
have invested $4,000, ,000,0 900 In motor
vehicles in the last IL years. In addi-
ton about 10000. .0o0, 900 has been in
vested in garages and filling stations.
Q. When did the Fascist come into
power?-S. I.
A. Fascist Is the name given to the
members of a movement formed In Italy
in 1920 to offset the work OF the REDS
and radicals In that country who had
become powerful during the World
War. The Fascist, headed by BenAop
Mussolini, seized control of the Itap m
government on october 80. 1922, end
affirmed their allegiance to the King.
Mussolini's government has practically
become that of dictator, although he
has been supported by the King. The
emblem of the Fascist, originated IN
the word fasces, which was bundle
of rods containing an ak, carried by
the lictors before the magistrates OF
ancient Rome as symbol Of authority.
@. How many daily newspapers are
published in the United States?-L. M.
A. In 1882 there were 2,4l5.
@. How should fish bone or meat
! bone be removed from the mouth?--
s. N
A. Remove 1t by grasping 1t between
the thumb and first finger. Lay the
bone on the edge Of the plate.
@. When was the recall first practiceo
in American politics?-L. j.
A. Contrary to general opinion, the
recall is not an innovation OF modern
politics. but has been known since Rev
olutionary times. Pennsylvania dele
gates to the Continental Congress who
refused to sign the Declaration OF In
dependence were recalled and others
sent In their places. Los Angeles was