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Evening star., 1937-07-15
Creenbelt Delay lrksome
To Housing Applicants
To the Editor OF The Star:

10 the Edltor OF Inc star:
We are one of the hundreds OF families
who were interested in our Government S
resettlement project near Washington,
Greenbelt, Md. AS matter of fact, we
first became interested in the project
when we heard and saw about it in Feb
ruary 1886. We were among the first
to register and were advised that the
tenant selection would begin shortly
thereafter and that the project itself was
to open either in September or the first
of October, 1886.
Naturally, we were impatient for we
saw in Greenbelt the things we had been
praying for: Reasonable rent, a safe
place for our two little children to play
and a healthy environment, but when
October finally came around we still kept
our chins up, for the opening date had
been pushed up to January l, 1887 To
make long story short, there has been
constant disappointment in the various
opening dates. until today the opening
schedule for 400 of the homes is Sep
tember l.. But we are hardened now SO
that we hold no faith at all in their
opening dates.
About three months ago while visit
ing the project I was advised that they
were not trying to complete the whole
project, but due to the lack of funds
they were concentrating all effort on four
hundred of the homes that were practi-
cahy completed save for a few minor
touches that could be put on in a few
days time by the crew of workmen they
still had available, since a great many
had previously been laid off. This seemed
to me to be good solution, for. as it was
explained to me, upon completion OF the
400 homes there would be an income of
approximately $50 each, or about $4,000
total monthly, which would enable them
to continue the construction without
having to borrow more money.
This was all so logical to us that we
swallowed it, hook, line and sinker. We
tried to be content with our present
living conditions. as poor as they are.
hoping and praying that we might
be one of the first 400 families to go
into this new low-cost housing plan. or,
if not the first few, we figured that we
would eventually get in, for we are
eligible in every respect as far as we
have been able to find out.
Instead of anything being done about
It, we get nothing but continuous delays
from month to month. They have now
stalled around with the opening for a
year. Can't we find out what is causing
all these delays and if they are abso-
lutely necessary? We are interested
primarily in the first 400 homes for
Resettlements own reason, that from
the income of the first group of houses
they will be able to go on to completion
Of the project.
We hope that you will be kind enough
to publish this letter and see what the
public pulse is on this subject. Per-
haps we can raise enough indignation
to get behind this thing and see what
is holding up the works.
MR.. AND MRS. G. w. BRADFORD.
Evening star., 1937-07-15
Van iceland Carries On.

Belgian Premier Van iceland may not
have achieved any concrete objectives
during his recent American visit, but the
prestige attaching to the trip has evi-
dently saved his job for him at Brussels.
The young statesman, whose engaging
personality made so favorable an i'm
preston In Washington, rendered his
resignation to King Leopold on Tuesday.
Its acceptance was Immediately refused.
M. Van iceland will carry on.
A cabinet crisis had arisen because the
Liberals objected to the participation of
Minister Of Justice de la Veleye in the
Van iceland government in defiance of
the party's opposition. In repudiating
M. de la Veleye, Liberals went the length
Of branding him traitor for entering
the cabinet without consultation with
them. Despite the premier's stand
against fascism in Belgium, as illustrated
by his spectacular defeat of the Rexist
leader. M. Degrelle, In parliamentary
by-election, the quality of M. Van Zee
lands liberalism Is apparently mis-
trusted by those who wear that party
Evening star., 1937-07-15
Camp Springs Not Too =,
Far for Airport Location
To the Editor OF The Star:

To the Editor OF The Star:
A few years ago 1t was dificult to get
seat on an airliner from Washington
to New York, and schedules were more
frequent than they are today. In these
few years we have done q good deal to
make the public conscious of the dam
gers of the local airport. That is why
today one can get a seat on an airliner
at any time on q few moments notice,
and he will find the ship only third full.
With the prospect of having q monu-
mental and thoroughly safe airport pro-
vided by the Federal Government, the
newspapers are now starting in to make
the public conscious of the great dis
tance from the city to the airport. They
make great to-do about 1t in terms of
mileage only, entirely neglecting the
fact that an express highway is an in
tegral part of the plan, and never at
tempting to figure that with such
layout the distance might easily become
Is minutes, which would be just about
half the time 1t takes to get to the best
airports from any important city in the
world on the basis of averages.
Your editorial in the issue of June 13
states that the experiences of some of
the other large cities of the country prove
that if the airport is too far out patron
age falls off. And you imply that "over
10 miles" is too far out, which means that
you attempt to say that Camp Springs
site is too far out. call to your atten-
tion the fact that the Chicago airport
located, incidentally, just where it be-
longs-lS As to SIS minutes from the Loop
district, and if you want passage on an
airliner out of Chicago you must make
reservation well in advance. 1t is one
OF the Nations busiest airports. The
Cleveland airport is 80 minutes out, an
other busy airport that has had as many
as 1000 landings and take-offs in one
day. 1t, too, is where it belongs. Newark
airport is 80 minutes out of New York,
and business flourishes. All ships going
into Los Angeles are heavily loaded with
passengers-you recall how many were
in those ships that were wrecked last
Winter.
You are beg leave to say, bit con-
fused on the Detroit and New York air.
ports. The Detroit city airport is un-
satisfactory not because of its being too
far out. 1t is four-Way field with an
enormous gas tank in the "V," and 1t is
otherwise too close to the city. The New
York airport. to which you no doubt refer
(Floyd BennetD, is unpatronized, not for
the reason that it is too far out of New
York, but for the reason that there is an
airport at Newark which is nearer and
which has up to this time been of SUM-
cient size to accommodate the traffic.
1t is otherwise a safe field, we'll equipped
and free of distractions Should the
Newark airport prove inadequate for
larger ships, no doubt operations will
shift to Floyd Bennett
BENJAMIN KING.
Evening star., 1937-07-15
Natural Scenery of
the United Sta

NATURAL SCENES is an attractive
prepared booklet with illustrations in
color and comprehensive descriptive
matter concerning 40 of the famous
beauty spots of the United States, one
for each State and the District of Co.
lumbia. Chimney Rock, in North Caro-
lima: Rock Greek Park, in the District
of Columbia; Pixies Peak, in Colorado;
the redwood trees of California are
among them. Here is a sweeping pano-
rama of the entire United States-au-
thentic, informative. inspiring. If You
love nature and love the beautiful you
will enjoy owning copy Of this book
let. Inclose 10 cents In coin to cover
cost and handling.
Evening star., 1937-07-15
Sound Advice.

Legal counsel for the Adolf Gobel
corporation gives his client sound
advice in warning that should construc-
ton of the proposed slaughter house at
Benning proceed as planned, at cost
of hundreds of thousands of dollars,
perhaps half Million" the operations
will be subject to constant criticism, in
and out of Congress. It would be wiser
for the corporation to abandon its plans
now than to court this criticism.
For the hearings on the King Norton
bill to ban nuisance industries from the
District have shown the united opposi-
ton to industries of this type-opposi-
ton that has been voiced not only by
municipal omcials and odactals Of the
Evening star., 1937-07-15

gree, but still we think, in way that the
so-called brutes cannot. How delighted
all people are with the first tentative
steps Of dog toward real thinking!
Bird observation requires thought, in
some measure; that is its chiefest pleas
ure. Not closely reasoned, perhaps, nor
demanding the same type of mental ac-
ton required in solving mathematical
problems, nevertheless it keeps the in
tellectual wheels going round and round,
causes pleasant stimulation, keeps alive
the wheels of memory.
A catbird heard 40 years ago, but never
forgotten-What occupation can show a
better memory training?
~
Once you fall in love with the catbird
Of course, you always have friend for
life
One of the least timid of all birds, this
sleek fellow will not fly away at your ap-
proach, but will remain where he is un-
til you are within a few feet of him.
/ His powers as mimic are not COM
monty known, but he is second in this
field to the mockingbird, and sometimes
even seems to excel it.
The other day we heard a Wtlip-poor-
will, seemingly, time after time, but were
convinced it was catbird putting on a
most excellent imitation.
There was just little something lack
ing. Just what it was is impossible to
say, but no doubt it was not as clear, nor
delivered with the same verve.
AS our correspondent stated the
"whip- -poor-will" seemed somewhat re-
strained. That is the best difference
Few birds sing restrainedly. There is a
whole-s -souled quality to most bird songs
which helps make them so delightful
Think of the tiny Wrens, whose big voices
fairly bubble out of their throats with
astounding vitality.
If catbird or mocker initiated the
wren, he probably would not quite man
age to attain the same gusto, even though
his imitation were perfect otherwise.
He would miss, in other words, the soul
of the singer, as might be expected
But for the human listener to realize
this, he must know perfectly the song
being initiated.
Without this sure knowledge. he will be
fooled many times. With it, no bird
specializing in the imitation of others
songs can put anything over" on a
human listener.
The timbre, in other words, is differ
ent 1t is especially in this matter of
timbre that each bird places his own sig
nature on the air
Each species has its own way of sing
ing, its particular delivery, even to the
amount of power in the muscles which
impel the waves through the air.
A catbird may do a thoroughly good
job Of initiating cardinal or whip-poor-
will, but always he will lack utter con-
viction, just because he is not, forsooth,
cardinal or whipper.
1t is true, as our correspondent OBJ
serves, that one may go lifetime with
out hearing such an imitation again.
That is one reason watching and listen
ing to the birds is so interesting. Any
minute may give one something to cher
ish down the years. never to forget, al
ways to hope for again.
What more could one ask?
Evening star., 1937-07-15
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

Dear Sir: Amidst the constant alarms
Of strikes and strifes now going on all
about us there may be some relief and
interest in the narration of q minor, but
at least peaceful, event of some forty
years ago.
"A boy OF ten, walking home from the
old swimmin' hole, there came to my
ears the familiar whistling call Of the
Virginia cardinal, wheat, wheat, wheat
chew, wheat, wheat, wheat
1T emanated from nearby clump OF
shrubs overhanging a small creek, and
though clear and unmistakable enough
1t yet sounded restrained and without
the usual forceful delivery.
MY youthful impulse, Immediately
acted upon, was to steal up close to see
what decided was a sick redbird.
THE illogical nature Of this thought
that sick bird would be lifting its voice
in song-did not occur to me at the mo-
ment. Very carefully approached and
parted the leaves, permitting me to view
the feathered singer.
ITO my unbounded astonishment, the
sick one wore not the brilliant coat of
crimson I expected to see, but was
dressed in q drab, slaty blue-it was a
catbird.
For several minutes he continued his
excellent performance while watched
him with very round eyes.
Some while later was to become very
much interested in bird life and for a
few years spent many morning hours
with binoculars and note book observing
our winged friends I have, however,
never again had the experience of hear
ing so unquestionable an imitation as
given me that day of long ago by cat
bird. Sincerely yours, G. M. r."
Bird study was always the heritage Of
the country boy.
Maybe 1t was because there were so
few things, comparatively speaking, to
see.
Maybe it was superior way of meet
ing and accepting life
Whatever it was. 1t was something fine,
and it was shared by millions of small
town boys.
It is true that collection of bird eggs
was one OF the basic factors, but this was
not cruel. In one sense, since Nature is
large, and what are a few eggs to her?
The individual parent birds might have
OccI UCAcAI, lOI 1cW OcWllQeTcO nOurS,
but all and all there was no loss, in a
sense.
This sort of collection built up solid
interest in birds. 1t meant that an idle
youngster was really never idle. He was
all the time listening, watching, think
ing.
He had that greatest of possessions,
something to do.
Thus person who is quiet, as regards
physical motion, still may be doing a
great deal.
He may be watching, he may be think
ing, he may be making notes in his own
mind, making comparisons, and deciding
something or other
This is called thinking. for want of a
better name. No doubt it will do. Your
thinking may not be my thinking, but
both may be thinking.
Some pessimists say that man never
thinks. but that is quibbling Perhap.
as race We are not logical, to any de-
Evening star., 1937-07-15
Thoughtfulness for Pets
Urged During Summer
70 the Editor of The Star:

TO the Edltor OF The StAf:
Will you through your valuable COL
umns help us to be reminded that now
come the very sweltering days when our
pets will suffer much unless cool, clean
water is provided. And if there is no
shade to protect them from the sun and
flies, the cellar is much to be preferred,
at least during the very hot weather. I
wonder how many realize how flies can
torment dog by biting the tips of his
ears until the blood starts. Oil of tar
applied to the ears will keep them away.
So when we are feeling the heat, let us
remember to give as much comfort as
possible to our animal friends.
MARY E. CLARK.
Evening star., 1937-07-15

Federal Government, but by 4 strong
community protest. It is plain rs day
that the time has come when all indus
tries classified as nuisance industries
which include slaughter houses and rem
dering plants, must be kept out of the
constantly decreasing area of the Ma
tional Capital available for residential
and park development.
Adequate legislation protecting the
National Capital against such industries
should have been enacted years ago
1t would have prevented many OF the
serious mistakes that Washington must
continue to repent for many years to
come. 1t has been asserted that the
King Morton bill was aimed specifically
at the proposed Gobel operations. But
the Gobel plans merely emphasized, and
continue to emphasize, the importance
OF the needed protection, and prompt
enactment of the bill would have saved
the future complications now threat
ened by delay.
Regardless of what the Gobel corpora
ton may decide to do, however, and
regardless OF the immediate fate OF the
King-Norton bill, this protective legis-
lation is high on the must" list OF
measures needed as guarantees Of proper
National Capital development. If 1t Is
not passed at this session, it will be
revived in the next session. And it will
be backed by the constant pressure OF
these who have the community's inter.
ests at heart until it becomes law. Some
early day it will become law.
Evening star., 1937-07-15
Grateful to Star for Aid
In Marriage Clause Repeal

10 tHe Edltor OF The Star:
We extend our appreciation and graft
tude to The Washington Star for the
splendid service which it rendered to-
ward the repeal of section 2l3.
For the sweeping victory in the House
OF Representatives on Thursday of this
week we believe The Star is entitled to
a large share of the credit That you
will continue your support until we have
final passage in the Senate we sincerely
hope and believe.
LOIS BABCOCK.
For the Government Workers Council.
Evening star., 1937-07-15

Japan is supposed to be preparing for
war against China. America has had
competent students and it is not unrea-
sonable to hope that some weighty words
concerning peace will be said on both
sides.
Evening star., 1937-07-15

label. As the minister Of justice joined
the government at the premier's invita-
ton, Van iceland, In a spirit Of loyalty,
sought to. end the month-old crisis by
himself leaving once. But for the in
ternational authority acquired as the re-
suit of his selection by Great Britain and
France to explore the possibilities of
world agreement on economics, the pre-
mier would not have survived the Brus.
sells storm. 1t has ended with retire.
ment of the minister around whom con-
troversy ragged.
The pending amnesty bill for World
War prisoners was another factor that
complicated the political situation Vet
erans and other groups bitterly oppose
the acknowledgement measure,
which would free those convicted of war
time treason. The King himself is said
to have lost considerable popularity be-
cause of his support of the proposal
While the premier was in the United
States, Brussels was the scene of violent
anti-amnesty riots.
M. Van Zeeland's retention at the head
OF the Belgian government is special
cause for congratulation in distracted
and troublous Europe at this juncture.
He personif1es the aspirations OF Old
World democracies for peace, disarma-
ment and economic accord, not only
among the larger powers but also among
the lesser states. compositely known as
the Oslo group, OF which he is the recog-
nized and respected leader His con-
tinuance at the helm in Brussels is well
come augury at critical moment.
Evening star., 1937-07-15

Soviet flyers receive all homage as they
fly over this North American land. AS
the object in view is made known, it
becomes seemingly very harmless and in
accord with the normal human ambition
for more speed, and cordial reception.
Evening star., 1937-07-15

Time is necessary for any demonstra-
ton and it may take few years to show
just how much the suburbs developed by
real estate and the Department of Agri-
culture may be worth either as homes
or as taxpaying assets.
Evening star., 1937-07-15

AS Vice President, Mr.. Garner has
shown an agreeable willingness to say all
that could be expected of him without
seriously interfering with his status as
a candidate who studied the issues that
figured in his election.
Evening star., 1937-07-15
Just a Bit Complex.

From The GrcenVile PIEDMONT
We are weakening a little as a Con-
gressional Record reader, having just
encountered this: "Mr. Ramspeck-Mr.
Speaker, move that the House concur
In the Senate amendment to the House
amendment to the Senate amendment" !"
Evening star., 1937-07-15

The monkey is a mischievous animal
but he has shown no way of making the
drudgery of taxpaying easier, despite his
willingness to amuse. And there are
moments when even the monkey seems
to feel imposed upon.
Evening star., 1937-07-15

Boy Scouts had good time and went
home without being expected to linger
on to discover the details that arise In
connection with an airport. This in
formation will come up naturally as a
part of future education.
Evening star., 1937-07-15
Shooting Stars.
BY PHuANDER JOHNSON,

A Burning Question.
OF all human queries
We're puzzled by one
That leads the whole series:
"Oh, what's to be done!"
When the climate is torrid
We struggle to shun
The heat rays so horrid-
But what's to be done?
There are times when all knowledge
Its limit has run.
You can't learn from college
What is to be done.
OF self each is ruler.
Let's laugh with the sun,
Till his temper grows cooler
What else can be done?
Evening star., 1937-07-15

China and Japan were both anxious
to learn something from this country of
our art and music, but after a few hear
ings evidently decided to make an
analysis of the sounds of war.
Evening star., 1937-07-15
Chinese Inventions.

From the Joplin (MoD Globe.
The Chinese are said to have invented
gunpowder, printing and the slot ma
chine. Let they are considered . peace.
loving nation.
Evening star., 1937-07-15
Veracity.

The weather man doth view the sky.
His news is seldom good.
He says, II cannot tell q lie"
Sometimes we wish he would.
Evening star., 1937-07-15
Unprotected.

The fierce mosquito rudely goes
Out of his way to bite
The girl who wears but scanty hose
Perhaps it serves her right.
Evening star., 1937-07-15
Skill Rec0gnized.

"How is Josh getting along with the
violin?"
"Betern I expected" replied Farmer
Corntossel. Time and again it sounds
like it was goin' to pieces, but Josh
always has the luck to hold it together
somehow"
Evening star., 1937-07-15

Paris hotel keepers complain OF strikes,
thereby showing an aptitude for econ
omy on q limited scale as. well as for
conferences Of world scope.
Evening star., 1937-07-15
Curiosity and Longevity.

From the Lowell Evening Leaoer
According to biologist, nothing con-
tributes so much toward longevity as
curiosity about things. just the same.
there are circumstances In which 1t IS
advisable to take tho ordinary precau.
HonA
Evening star., 1937-07-15

"A true friend" said Uncle Eben, 'is
liable not to be near as keerful Of yoh
feelin's as de man dat needs you in his
business"
Evening star., 1937-07-15
Newspapers.

From the Leavenworth Times.
The radio will never supplant the
newspaper, for you can't use radio to
swat hies-Belleville Telescope. And
whoever heard Of covering closet shelves
with radios?
Evening star., 1937-07-15
Occasional Relief.

"Why does Growcher's wife insist on
his having his picture taken so often?"
"The photographer is the only person
she knows that has the nerve to ask him
to wear q pleasant expression"
Evening star., 1937-07-15
Proof of Civilization.

From the South Bend Tribune.
The government Of Palestine is plan
ming "army and air force barracks cost
ing approximately $2,500,0o0" In other
words, Palestine is definitely "civilized."
Evening star., 1937-07-15
One Way Out of the Red.

From the Grand Island Independent.
About the most popular method oi
farm relief is selling the place to Z
country club.
Evening star., 1937-07-15
.JObless Press Agents.

From the Charleston wv. Va) Mail.
There are said to be 500 jobless press
agents in New York. They might be able
to do something for themselves If they
had q good press agent
Evening star., 1937-07-15

Spending Theories Ignored.
From the Kansas City Star.
A good many of the first-term New
Deal brain trusters found attractive posi-
tions In private business organizations,
but somehow Harry Hopkins theories
on spending to save" haven't seemed
to appeal to private employers.
Evening star., 1937-07-15
An Approval.

do you approve of the classics?"
Il do" replied Senator Sorghum THE
campaign platforms. They have their
improving influence, even if you don't
manage to remember much of what was
in EN-"
Jud Tunkins says he's saving up the
fashion magazines 50 as to give his
grandchildren a laugh at the expense
OF the present generation.
Evening star., 1937-07-15
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