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Evening star., 1936-06-27

are endowed by their Creator with GER
tain inalienable rights, that among these
are life. liberty and the pursuit OF happi-
ness. That to secure these rights, gov
ernments are instituted among men, de-
irving their just powers from the consent
Of the governed. That whenever any
form Of government becomes destructive
Of these ends. 1t is the right of the
people to alter 1t or to abolish it, and
to institute new government, laying its
foundations on such principles and or
ganizing its powers in such form, as to
them shall seem most likely to effect
their safety and happiness. Prudence,
indeed. viii dictate that governments
long established should not be changed
for light and transient causes; and ac-
cordingly all experience hath shown. that
mankind are more disposed to suffer,
while evils are sufferable, than to right
themselves by abolishing the forms to
which they are accustomed.
Evening star., 1936-06-27
Constitution Is the Real
Issue in This Campaign
To the Editor Of The star:

To the Editor of The Star;
The New Deals violent warfare
against the Supreme Court often is OBJ
sCured by pointless demagogic mouth
ings, but beneath the noise and chatter
is very clear conception Of specific
objectives. President Roosevelt de-
mands constitutional authority to con-
tinue his outlawed program, but IS un-
willing to face the issue of a constitu-
tional amendment.
His scheme to accomplish by indirec-
ton what he does not dare attempt by
the ordained methods of constitutional
amendment was thus presented in SEN
ator Barkley's keynote address before the
Philadelphia convention, June %, 1886
What we need is a new definition and
new Interpretation of interstate COM
merce. Every article that is grown or
mined or fabricated in one State and
destined for another. by whatever means
OF transportation, is an object Of inter-
state commerce.
There is no way Of knowing, of course.
who wrote this part of Senator Barkley's
speech. 1t epitomizes perfectly, however,
the thought which has mOtivated all
New Dealdom since the NJ. r. A. deci-
sion of May 81, 1885. Here, in one para
graph. is the whole New Deal platform,
program and policy.
1t is a proposal of breath-taking i'm
plications. 1t would bring every eco
nomic activity of the American people
under the direct management of Wash
ington. ....
1t contemplates the complete aban-
donment and overthrow OF the American
constitutional system, not by submission
of the issue to the choice of the people,
but by the devious course Of dictated
judicial definition
Three or four Roosevelt appointments
to the Supreme Court of the United
States might accomplish this revolution.
As5Yacancies occur the President need
only demand, as a condition of appoint
ment, meeting of minds upon new
definition and new Interpretation Of In
terstate commerce" In time, then, a
majority of the court would be COM
mitted to the Roosevelt definition and
thereafter, every article that is grown
or mined or fabricated in one State and
destined for another" would fall within
the Federal jurisdiction. The totalitarian
state would be accomplished.
Here. in short. is a program for the
destruction of the Union by a method
which would deny to the people all
opportunity for debate and decision.
Such is the historic issue before Amer
lea in this campaign.
LAWRENCE SULLIVAN,
Evening star., 1936-06-27
NatiOnalism Paramount.

Wilsonians, no longer influential in the
councils Of the Democratic party, doubt
less view with chagrin the foreign affairs
plank Of the Philadelphia platform. In
its remuneration of so-called interna-
tional idealism, the New Deals set of
1886 principles is almost isolationist
enough to satisfy the irreconciIables of
1920. Senator Borah himself could
stand on them without doing violence to
his rock-ribbed conception of Americas
duty utterly to disassociate itself from
entangling commitments overseas 1t
may be that the RooSeveltians are de-
nberately angling for the Idahoan's
favor.
For all practical purposes there is little
or no difference between the Democrats
foreign policy and that with which
the Republicans identified themselves at
Cleveland. The G. o. P. specifically
opposes the United States entry into
the League of Nations or the World
Court. By conspicuous omission of any
advocacy of adherence, the Democrats
leave hardly less doubt of their negative
attitude.
The Philadelphia platform sets forth
that America, in its relationship with
other nations, will continue to extend
the policy of the good neighbor." 1t
reafirms opposition to war as an instru-
ment Of national policy and advocates
settlement Of international disputes by
arbitration. The New Dealers will con-
tinue to observe a true neutrality in
the disputes of others" and Ito be pre-
pared resolutely TO resist aggression"
against this country. They will likewise
continue ito work for peace and to take
the profits out of war" AS bulwark
against the possibility of American in
volvement in foreign conflict, they will
guard against being drawn, by political
commitments, international banking or
private trading, into any war which may
develop anywhere"
Naturally, the Roosevelt platform fore
shadows unflagging support of the
reciprocal trade agreement policy, which
is acclaimed as having fostered the in
crease in foreign trade achieved during
the present administration. To ward of
opposition charges that the reciprocal
program is injurious to American agri-
culture and industry, the Democrats
avow that they will not fail to give
adequate protection" to farmers and
manufacturers against unfair competi-
ton from abroad.
World affairs are not destined to bulk
largely in the impending presidential
campaign. Both parties recognize that
domestic concerns at present preponder-
antly absorb the attention and interest
of the American people. With the ma
tionalist rather than the internationalist
point Of view making the far. livelier
appeal to the country's imagination,
the Republicans and Democrats alike
logically reflect that state OF mind in
their respective platforms. Because of
grave problems Of Its own clamoring for
solution, the United States, through its
two great political organizations, serves
notice that it plans for the indefinite
future to concentrate on home work"
1t is dedicated to what has not inaptly
been termed enlightened nationalism."
Evening star., 1936-06-27
STARS, MEN AND ATOMS
Notebook of Science Progress in Field,
Laboratory and Study.
BY THOMAS R. HENRY.

tarding the growth of mould on bakery
products 1t is expected greatly TO re-
duce the costs of refrigeration. Meat
can be aged at from 10 TO Is degrees
higher temperatures and in about one
third of the time.
The new ray device also has consid-
cradle application to the baking indus
try. Exposure to the germicidal rays has
heightened the mouldfree life of bread
and cakes as much as two days under
the most adverse conditions, such as
high humidity and temperature Even
during hot Summer weather it now will
be possible, the inventors claim, for
bakers to make deliveries only once in
two days instead of once a day, and
at the same time give the grocer or the
consumer better assurance against
mould loss.
The germicidal radiation also IS very
effective for the publication of condi-
toned air. The method is to install
several lamps inside the air duct. Air
in any particular room location may be
kept sterile by installing lamps over that
spot and flooding 1t with radiation. An
other possibility is insect control The
common house fly is attracted by the
radiation and often will remain in the
area of exposure long enough for the
rays to have lethal effect which re-
quires several minutes. The radiation
repulSes fruit flies, reaches and the grain
weevil, these insects refusing to enter
the area Of exposure. Some day clothes
closets may be irradiated to protect gar
ments from moths.
The germicidal region in the ultra
violet is only one of the death-dealing
bands in the spectrum. One can be
found in the infra-red and another in
the radio-frequency region. But the
other two either are too expansive, cause
prohibitive heating, or are too danger
Gus for general use.
From the information available it
appears that in general the lethal effect
of the ultra violet energy increases as
the length of the wave length decreases.
This progression, however. is limited
from practical point of view by the air
absorption of the shorter wave lengths.
This is in the nature of a photo-chemical
reaction and results In the formation of
ozone and oxides of nitrogen, both of
which are Objectionable.
A fine compromise is necessary to con-
centrate those rays which kill but do
not destroy or damage. Too intense a
radiation extended too far into the
lethSl region damages the host while
speeding up the death OF the invading
organism.
Evening star., 1936-06-27

Utilization Of death ray band of the
invisible light spectrum is making pos
Sible for the first time germ-free hos
pital operating rooms and meat storage
plants.
The new device, demonstrated for the
first time last week at a New York meet
ing of engineers, was developed in the
research laboratories of the Westing-
house Lamp Co. and promises to be a
notable factor in such important fields
as the prevention of food spoilage.
1t is based on the principle that a
certain narrow band of invisible light is
deadly to bacteria and fungi but has
practically no destructive effect on tissue
molecules. Contrary to popular belief,
ultra violet is not just one form of in
visible radiation, starting with wave
lengths just shorter than the shortest
visible light waves, but a whole family
of radiation bands.
Thus the longer ultra violet rays are
notable chiefly for their capacity to cause
fluroescenSe. A piece of rock irradiated
ky these in the dark becomes self -lumi-
nous and the color of its glow is an
important means of determining the
mineral makeup. Next come the So
called anti-rachitic rays, which germi-
nate vitamin D in the human body and
in foods, and which can be used to pre-
vent or cure rickets in children. Then
comes the band of ultra violet which Is
especially effective in killing germs, but
which does not produce blistering sun
burn. After this band in the spectrum
come the painful sunburn rays
The significance of this ultra violet
wave length Specificity is Just beginning
to be recognized by bacteriologists and
the potentialities still largely are unex-
plored A significant development re-
ported by DR.. Harvey C. Rentschler, di-
rector of the research laboratory of the
Westinghouse Lamp Co., is the germ
free operating room such as recently has
been fitted up in the Duke University
Hospital. One of the nightmares of the
surgeon is the possibility of infection
from air-borne, invisible organisms dur
ing an operation. BY flooding the room,
or the space around the operating table,
with the germ-killing rays, the air can
be rendered absolutely sterile The
radiation bands, however, must be very
sharply defined or they will produce
irritating effects on the exposed flesh.
BY long series of experiments 1t was
found possible to concentrate a lethal
band of radiation which would not in
jure tissue.
OF more practical significance is the
use of the bacteria and d-mould killing
rays for the preservation of meat and
other foodstuffs to offset partially the
billions of dollars worth of food spoilage
every year. This is notable factor in
high food prices. Tests have definitely
established the effectiveness of the
germicidal ray in preventing the growth
of moulds and bacteria on the surface
Of meat aged at relatively high tenn
peratlre and high humidity, and Ia re.
Evening star., 1936-06-27
Weary of Noise.

Dispatches from Cleveland and PhiIa-
delphia have told of the WEAKNESS which
affiicts convention crowds after a few
days Of noise. Nature, it seems. rebels
against prolonged demonstrations. Even
when the outbursts are spontaneous,
they are exhausting. And when they
are made to order, staged and promoted
artificially, they are positively enervating.
The radio audience also finds the hull
Iabaloo tedious aggravation Many
tired listener metaphorically applauded
when delegates protested against the
exuberance Of one OF the seconders OF
Governor Landon's nomination. A still
larger public must have been put to
sleep by the prosy and labored eloquence
OF Senator Robinsons eulogy of the
New Deal His colleague, Senator Bark
ley, had the grace to realize that the
paper assigned to him TO read was too
lengthy-he omitted entire paragraphs
from the prepared text
AS entertainment, the Republican per-
AO4 AAOhNC Noo UCbbCI SilOW Ll1dIl IilC
Democratic. Postmaster General Farley
should have been wiser than TO attempt
a six-day rally. 1t has been, in the
language of a child, too much OF
muchness." The oratory has been repe-
titious and nerve-racking, dull beyond
the power Of words TO tell. If the
Roosevelt administration had been as
confident of the peoples approval as its
leaders assert. better and wiser course
would have been that of the simple
declaration: I'VE have done the best
we could. If that is not good enough.
try something else" Instead. the pie
has been overbaked.
Perhaps Governor LAndon Ia well
Evening star., 1936-06-27
Recommends Oysters
For Convention Orators
To the Editor Of The star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
While listening over the radio to the
rantingS and rawlings of Senators Bark
ley, Robinson and Wagner at the Demo-
cratic convention I was irresistibly re-
minded Of oysters. 1 could fairly taste
and smell the succulent bivalves.
You see, when was youngster down
on the Eastern Shore of Maryland Will
liam Jennings Bryan was usually run
ming for President on the Democratic
ticket and used to attend the rallies
in his behalf. I realize that in those
days was hsteping to the same sort
of claptrap from the Democratic SPELL
binders that listened to from Philadel-
phia, viz, "intrenched greed-special
privilege-malefactor of wealth" and
blah, blah, blah ad infinitum. There
were two notable differences in their
technique: The politicians gave the
Eastern Shoremen free oysters before
the speaking roast oysters and raw
oysters and lots of them. They were
cheap down there. The other exception
was; The speaker always rung in the
phrase, The Democracy stands for
white supremacy"
If Joe Robinson could have gargled
before he bawled we have balanced
the budget except for extraordinary ex-
penditures" he probably would not have
strangled and coughed as he did just
after making that extraordinarily alb
surd announcement. This is intended
as a tip to Jim Farley to always serve
free oysters at the Democratic rallies
this Summer and Fall. They seem to
have a soothing effect on the throat Of
the Spellbinder and also enable the
listeners to comfortably swallow the
class hatred doctrines being preached
to them. And when Barkley, Robinson,
Wagner ct al. pull out the tremolo stop
and, in quavering voice, speak of Mr..
Hoover starving our poor women and
children the listeners will actually weep
If they have just been fed a couple of
dozen roast or raw oysters. Oh, by all
means, get some oysters. Jim. get some
oysters! s. H. MUMFORD.
Evening star., 1936-06-27
Democratic Platform a
Constitutional Preamble
"a the Edltor of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star
While the Philadelphia convention
was awaiting platform its orators en-
ployed part of their unlimited leisure In
diSmantling the Landon- -Borah compro-
mise at Cleveland. This labor of love
seems now to have been altogether un-
necessary. For the New Deal manifesto
has made all other platforms as OBJ
solete as the model FCrds which are
to celebrate its birth. It is not, strictly
speaking. platform at all. but the pre-
amble to a new Constitution. The old
preamble, unless memory fails US, had
something to say about our inalienable
right to life, liberty and the pursuit Of
happiness. For liberty" the new pre-
amble substitutes safety" and strikes
out altogether that glamorous word
pursuit" Pursuit involves danger, de-
mandS initiative (often lacking or mis-
directed, consumes energy sometimes
wasted, and not infrequently ends in
diSheartening or tragic failure. So
provident Government will see TO it that
each of US gets his proper portion
Of safety and happiness - all neatly
wrapped in cellophane-and we shall
like 1t. Perhaps. r. d. MILLER
Evening star., 1936-06-27

advised not to talk his head OF. The
audience wants rest from ballyhoo, and
the kansas Coolidge" may be smart
enough to recognize it's respect for dig
nified quiet. Just now the Nation prob
ably would like to hear from AL Smith.
1t has reason to expect that Herbert
Hoover will reply to those who kicked
his name around the Quaker City. But
there are no other exceptions to its
desire for a present rest from speeches
and sound effects
Evening star., 1936-06-27
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILAEDER JOHNSON.
ROundelaY.


An orator who stands with trumpet voice
And calls a listening public to rejoice
What he has ascertained by eye and ear
Goes round unto the throat and comes
out here.
So music superficial or profound
Goes round and round and round.
1t may come forth with a soprano grace
Or be released in baritone or bass
And be expelled with sepulchral din
AS If rain barrels had been hollered in.
The oratory with portentous sound
Goes round and round and round!
It's not Of any great Importance that
A tone meant to be sharp somehow goes
fiat.
The songs Of nations are of ancient style.
The same old patter brings the same
old smile
AS theories that persistently abound y
Go round and round and round.
Evening star., 1936-06-27

Much of the business of the Philadel-
phia convention might have been done
by wire. Ancient rites and formalities
were insisted on because of the fact that
it is absolutely necessary to allot liberal
time to the political exhibitionist whose
patriotism finds its greatest reward in
an opportunity TO strut his stuff"
Evening star., 1936-06-27

If the song 'pluggers" get really in
earnest about campaign lyrics to super
sede the laws of q nation, they may
venture so far as to call on the Harvard
Hasty Pudding boys for real knock
out"
Evening star., 1936-06-27

Reporters in PhiIadelphia are not in
variably accurate in announcements OF
what is about to happen. News comment
is easier when it has the benefit of pre-
liminary press conference
Evening star., 1936-06-27

"soviets everywhere!" is the cry Of
sailors who find that they cannot go on
with shipping from France to northern
Africa. Soviets are promoting another
food scarcity without attempting to show
any economic advantage.
Evening star., 1936-06-27
Time Killing,

Hour by hour and day
Clans are clustering!
Wonder how they get that way,
Fierce and clustering!
Habits very strong, they say,
Flicking sands of time away.
fredericksburg
Statesmen still are on display
Filibustering.
Evening star., 1936-06-27
Technical Terms.

Are you interested in radio?"
Very much" answered Miss Cayenne.
II have even considered 1t in my attire.
In order to make it go as far as possible
1 have directed the hair dresser to do
my transformation in a short wave
Il do not feel sorry for the pigs that
have been slain" said Hi Ho, the sage
of Chinatown. My sympathy is for
those who did not have a chance to eat
them"
Evening star., 1936-06-27

Having announced that he will make
the Supreme Court a campaign issue,
Senator Robinson of Arkansas will in his
process of demolition hardly find much
time for constructive craftsmanship.
Evening star., 1936-06-27

In impressing social distinctions under
the New Deal 1t becomes rather difficult
to render Al Smith foot-of- the class
conscious.
Evening star., 1936-06-27
Cave of the Oracle.

GdNc OI the OrAclcs
Kentucky colonies gathered near
A cavernous display.
Photographers to one drew near
Who loudly. had his say.
One artist merrily enthused,.
Then said in accents grave
Alas! I've got my plates confused,
This is the Mammoth Cave!"
"Explainin' is long hard job" said
Uncle Eben. Things we don't under
stand Is what we does de most talkin'
about"
Evening star., 1936-06-27

In fable crocodile tears are men
toned. The modern camera hints that
Democratic donkey smiles may be also
symbolical of insincerity.
Evening star., 1936-06-27
Swapping.

From the Sioux Falls Argus-Le ider.
Standard Oil has had to accept 40,-
100000 harmonicas In Germany as pay
ment for OIL II this practice continues
with q variety of products Rockefeller
may have to open few drug stores to
dispose Of his wares.
Evening star., 1936-06-27

1t is the opinion of Key Pittman that
Franklin Roosevelt will be a 2-to-1 bet
in November. Gamblers looking for tips
are hoping this is no idle key note"
Evening star., 1936-06-27
Avoidance.

DO you know any funny stories2"
yes" answered Senator Sorghum.
Why don't you tell one2"
MY wife don't let me. She says
have already made myself so ridiculous
that what need is to avoid laughter
instead Of encouraging It,"
Evening star., 1936-06-27
Interesting to Remote Posterity.

Prom the Wichita Easle.
Our public debt is now $32, ,643, 900 900.
That is of interest to Americas tax
payers UP to and including the class Of
1917,
Evening star., 1936-06-27

G. What is the name Of the Govern
ment organization that has charge Of
prison factory building?-L. M.
A. 1t is known as Federal Prison In
dustries, Inc.
Evening star., 1936-06-27

Rate by MaiI-Payable I'm Advance.
Evening star., 1936-06-27
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Evening star., 1936-06-27

Q. How much money was spent 70
prepare the Texas Centennial EXPOSE
tion7-A. A. ,.
A. About $25, ,oO0. 900 was spent to make
this an outstanding event The build
tngs are for the most part permanent
structures. designed in Aztec and mod
ern classical style. Most Of the buildings
are air-conditioned.
Evening star., 1936-06-27

@. Where are the tents for the Ring
ling Circus made2-G. G.
A. They are made at the Winter quar-
ters Of the circus in Sarasota, Fla.
Thirty-two trained canvas workers are
kept busy throughout the year. There
are more than 300 canvas structures In
the Ringing outflt, all Of which must be
renewed each year.
Evening star., 1936-06-27

O. What kind OF automobiles can be
entered in the worlds worst automo-
bile races"2-M. L. A.
A. This show Is called the International
Congress Of Dare Devils. 1t is said that
automobiles worth more than $50 cannot
enter these races. ~
Evening star., 1936-06-27

Q. How many chapters has the Amer
lean Red Cross?-G. 8. A.
A. 1t has over 5000
Evening star., 1936-06-27
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Evening star., 1936-06-27

@. Who is now President of MexicoP
Il. I.
A. Lazaro CardenaS, the present Presi-
dent of Mexico, was elected for the six
year term beginning December /, 1894,
by majority of 2,185, 900.