Evening star., 1937-08-05
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASRIN.

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Q. What Government building IN
Washington is known as the Apex Build
ing?-W. R.
A. The new home of the Federal Trade
Commission now being erected is so
called because 1t is a the apex of the tri-
angle OF Government buildings between
pennsylvania and Constitution avenues.
@ How is helium used for medicinal
purpoSes?-P. N
A. 1t is mixed with oxygen for severe
cases when oxygen by itself is too heavy
gas for patient to inhale because the
orlflce has become too small TO admit il.
Its use is now rectricted by its price but
1t will probably save many lives in the
future.
O. What is meant by residual oil for
use in insecticides?-F. c.
A, 1t usually means used oil from a
crank case. 1t IS widely used in insecti-
cldes and as spray to guard against
insects.
@ How much are the tickets to the
heavyweight championship bout between
Joe Louis and Tommy Farr?-H w. H.
A. Tickets are priced at $3.50, s575,
sl1.50, $3.50 and S23, including tax.
MIiCcnliri oF :,
ianS having radios?-E. H
A. To encourage every Italian to own
a radio the Italian government is popu-
larizing cheap radio sets. The public
squares OF every town are being equipped
with giant loud-speakers by means of
which the citizens will be informed OF
government pronouncements. In order
to mobilize the entire nation by radio,
over million dollars will be spent in
enlarging the wireless network.
@. How many Federal employees are
under civil serVlce?-L. A.
A. AS of June l. 1897 there were 500
328, exclusive of military personnel and
c. c. c. enrollees. There are 33o.83l ap-
pointees who are not under civil service.
Q. Has Bert Ambrose, the English
| orchestra|leader and violinist, ever been
in this country?-E. G.
A. Bert Ambrose was born in London
in 1897 He came TO America when A
youth and, following his education and
violin studies. joined a motion picture
orchestra in New York City. Later he
played with a symphony orchestra and
in 1917 he was appointed musical dlrer-
10
opening the Palais Royal. In 1920 Luigi
of the London Embassy Club discovered
Ambrose and induced him to return 10
England. In 1922 he returned to New
York to Clover Gardens. but was again
| persuaded by Luigi to return to London,
where his orchestra has been a feature
OF the Embassy Club the Mayfair Hotel
and is now at Ciros.
@. What can be done to remedy may
onnaise that has curdled?-J. K.
A. Beat one or two tablespoons OF
evaporated milk and then add the may
onnaise slowly.
@. Who succeeded DR.. Tyler bennett
as president Of Williams College?-E.
H. G.
"A. III odilIcS bdAIeI, 10, "lI-
liams College alumnus and professor Of
history at Harvard University, has been
chosen as Dr.. Dennett's successor.
Q. How large is Palestine?-W. r.
A. 1t has an area of 10000 square miles
and the population is now 100000.
Q. What are the Oberlaender Travel
Ing FelloWShips?-P. G.
A. The Oberlaender Trust Fellowships
are awarded to prominent American citi-
zens for the study of German achieve
ments in fields directly related to the
public welfare The holders of fellow
ships make their investigations inde-
pendently as rule, rather than enrolling
in the universities. The two main re-
qulrements are that the proposed study
be Of value to the American people as a
whole and that the candidate be one
who can make his findings effective in
the life OF the present generation Most
of the work Of the Oberlaender Trust is
done in the fields Of forestry, public
health, art and music.
O. How long has Lady Astor had a seat
in the House Of Commons?-H. g.
seat when he followed his father In the
House of Lords in 1919. She has been
returned at every election. Lady Astor
was the first woman to sit in the British
House of Commons.
@. What is the highest automobile road
in Europe?-H. L.
A. 1t is the Iseran Pass highway in
France, with an altitude Of $500 feet.
The highway links Lake Geneva with
the Mediterranean and runs near the
famous passes of Mount Cenis and st.
Bernard in the Department of Savoie
near the Italian frontier
@. How large does the plant grow
which bears tea leaves?-O. C. D.
A. This shrub or tree grows to 30 feet
high and the leaves may be inches
long. The flowers are white and fragrant
and may be IL inches across.
Canning Season Is Here.
1t is time for home Gamers to get busy.
The booklet on CANNING AND PRE-