davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1938-06-01
The Kidnap Situation.

kidnapping news is distressing news,
and when press wires and air waves are
burdened with almost simultaneous bull
letins of this type from various parts Of
the Nation, citizens are inclined to won
der If the snatch racket" Is staging q
comeback.
Kidnapings, sex crimes and many
other offenses seem to run in cycles.
This may be only coincidence. 1t ap-
pears quite likely, however, that one
such crime touches off other outbreaks.
If the news from the crime front is
disquieting, considerable degree Of
comfort may be obtained by looking
at the record" The Lindbergh kid
naping precipitated wave of abduc-
tions and ransom demands by organized,
gangs, which saw in this form of ex-
tortion an easy way of getting rich, with
apparently little risk of being caught.
The Jersey crime also led to enactment
Of the Lindbergh law, giving G-men
jurisdiction in interstate cases.
There began an amazing battle be-
tween powerful crime syndicates on the
one hand and the Federal Government
on the other. For while gangland
seemed to have the upper hand in this
great struggle. The kidnap racket pros
pered, as rowing bands of notorious out
laws grew bolder and bolder and COL
lected ransoms that, in the Urschel and
Bremen cases, reached the 100000 mark.
The crest Of the wave was reached in
1888 and 1884, when more than 80 major
kidnapings occurred.
Most of these kidnapings were the
work of professional gangs, some of
them protected by corrupt political in
fluences. Gradually-almost impercepti-
bly, at f1rst-the picture began to change,
however. With new laws and new equip
ment voted by an aroused Congress,
special agents of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation launched an intensive, and
at times bloody. war on kidnapers. First
one gang, then another tottered and
fell under the relentless assaults of the
G-men.
A study Of recent kidnapings reveals
that most of them have been of the
lone wolf" variety, often with distinc-
lively an1ateurish touches. OF course. II
is just as dangerous to be kidnapped by
an amateur as by professional. The
amateurs usually leave clues that a pro-
fessional would not, however. All in all,
the kidnap situation today is vastly dif-
ferent from that of a few years ago.
The general public has confidence in
the ability OF the G-men to track down
and capture these vicious criminals. The
extent of this confidence recently was
impressed on Congress and the Budget
Bureau when, through some lapse, there
was official delay in providing the r. 3. I.
with sufficient funds to operate at full
strength.
This condition is about to be recti-
fed, as 1t should have been long ago.
Criminal psychology is such that it is
hazardous to let the idea get abroad
that Uncle Sam intends to ease up on the
underworld. An apathetic attitude to-
ward crime is sure way to bring about
recurrence Of the crime wave of 1888
and 1884.
Evening star., 1938-06-01
THIS AND THAT
BIZ CHARLES +. TRAcEWELL.

side Of the man. IN these latter works
the somewhat pompous creator Of the
Water Music" ts shown forth as an es-
sential arm-blooded human fellow, de-
spite his severe face and full wig.
To have light music, as we call it for
lack OF better name, not only from
the great composers, but also from many
lesser ones, both Of old times and today,
Is to have music complete, not in partial
form.
There are hours when nothing great
makes Its appeal, yet one wants to listen
to music. 1t Is the mood.
The mood.
One may be moody, In music, In per-
feet fashion, because music is peculiarly
the expression Of moods Of the human
heart and mind.
The strange ideas and feelings which
fit through the human being find no
better expression than in mans music.
There Is something for every possible
mood.
The symphonic mood, let us whisper,
is not an everyday mood
Even the leaders Of great orchestras
have their lighter moments, when they
want to relax.
Light music, popular music, If you will,
Is the music of complete relaxation.
Listened to at great length, it may be
too relaxing; listened to properly, it fills
need.
The owner of phonograph discs has
the possibility of having all types of
music on tap
This makes it peculiarly incumbent on
him Tn mako Uica caIaction
Every one knows that many light num-
bers itch at the ears until they are
played time after time; then, suddenly,
at the end of week, or 10 days at the
most, the listener is tired of them.
1t is not generally known that one can
become equally tired of masterpieces,
provided one plays them as often and
as persistently.
Inc 1ault lies in simple song pat
tern. After the listener has mastered
this as well as the composer had, to begin
with, he Is In danger OF losing his af-
lection for 1t.
The ease with which pleasant light
numbers may be repeated on phono-
graph makes it all the more necessary
that good recordings be selected, and
that they be not in too large proper
ton.
The bulk of the modern record library
must be classical
The foil to this great music must be
the better class of lighter selection, de-
pending upon the personal tastes
TheSe pieces have real place in
collection. but it's only a place, not the
whole show.
Yet without them a collection of re-
corded music Is missing something real
and vital, something palpitating and
alive.
Brahms loved the waltzes of Strauss
the younger, and called him master.
How absurd, then, for any modern to
pose a supercilious nose, and refuse to
have the masterpieces of the great
Viennese!
Let us have Bach, Beethoven, and
Mozart, by all means, but also Cole
Porter, George Gershwin and sholem
Secunda.
Evening star., 1938-06-01
LABOR CAUSE AND NEW DEAL
CALLED WINNERS IN OREGON
Defeat of Charles H. Martin Believed Due to His
Opposition to Organized Workers Activities
During Term as Governor.

Success in the Oregon primaries of
Henry l.. Hess, friend of both labor fac
tions and of the New Deal, is looked
upon by the press as liberal victory in
the Democratic party. Defeat of Gov.
Charles H. Martin. also Democrat, is
laid to his hostility to labor activities
and his devotion to the traditional
discipline of the Army, of which he is a
retired major general. The narrow mar
gin between the two contenders causes
some commentators to predict posi-
bility OF Republican success in the fall
election.
'"The Hess plurality of 5000 to 6000,"
says the Cleveland Plain Dealer (Dem) :,
"is about equal to Jones 10000 margin
in Pennsylvania, when one allows for
the difference in the size of the States"
THE primary fight Of the Democrats"
according to the Greenville (S. c. News,
was bitter one, and shows that close
to half the voters of the party not only
do not want Hess, but are determined
to have, if they can, an administration
Gazette feels that "the Republicans are
greatly encouraged by the fact that they
cast more votes than the Democrats"
AAAo PoiAit 40 dASO ny bilc
Charleston (W. Va) Mail (Rep), the
Grand Island (Neb) Independent und0,
the Rockford Gll) Star Rep), the Gin
cinnati Times-Star RepO and the Hum
boldt (Calif) Times Und0.
"Gov. Martin" according to the Ia
koma (Wash.) Herald Rep), was put
on the political spot from two directions.
He was personally attacked by Roose-
velt men whom he offended in the past
and he was bitterly denounced by labor
for enforcing as best he could the princi-
piles Of law and order in Oregon's recent
labor disputes The predominance OF
radical. votes in the heavily populated
district around Portland and in one or
two other isolated spots in the States
was significant. The New Dealers train
with big city population. Without an
alysis, the total vote cast for the various
candidates on the Democratic ticket
means nothing. On inspection, the rec
ord will show that the country districts
voted in the main against labor and the
New Dealers"
1.-THE chief factor in the defeat of Gov.
Martin as viewed by the Bangor (Me.)
News tRep), seems to have been the
agreement of warning labor factions in
opposition to the Governor. The in
dorsement of Henry Hess, his successful
opponent, by Secretary Ickes, the inter-
vention of Senator Norris and the in
direct application of New Deal pressure
would not have brought about Gov. Mar
tins defeat without. the truce between
the A. F. of L. and the G.. I. o. on this
one ISSUE"
He has been militantly active in pre-
serving order and suppressing what he
regarded as destructive and undemo-
cratic labor activities" recalls the sa-
vanr1ah (Ga.) News Dem.).
~
'The lines between conservatism and
radicalism on the Democratic ticket.D
states the Arkansas City fKans.) Trayei-
er und), were closely drawn. The bit
terness in the Democratic ranks rivaled
that in Pennsylvania. That bitterness
may be lifeline to the Republican
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Benes, the Peacekeeper.

DR.. Edouard Benes, President of
Czechoslovakia, has become the logical
candidate for the 1888 Nobel Peace
Prize. The sure-footed, quick moving
chief executive of Central Europe's last
remaining democratic state, by his bold,
unequivocal and effective challenge of
the military might of Germany, has
done more to keep the peace of Europe
than Great Britain, France and the
League of Nations combined. Under
Benes' leadership, the Czechoslovaks are
the first and only nation in the world to
call halt to Nazi pretensions by not
merely threatening, but showing, that
1t is both ready and able to meet force
with force.
Ten days ago Europe was on the
brink of war. Conditions were ripper for
a conflict even than they were in 1914.
Hitler's legions were mobilized on the
Bavarian and Saxon borders across
from Czechoslovakia's Sudeten German
areas. Goering's newspaper was thun-
dering that Berlin would give Prague
lone last chance" to meet Henleins
demand for autonomy for the NaEi mi
nority of $500, 900 who were said to yearn
for the meretricious blessings that
flourish beneath the swastika.
Instead of yielding to the Reich, with
its 100000 inhabitants and its army
of 100000. Czechoslovakia, with its
population of 100000 and its army of
10000, quietly but with disconcerting
swiftness called up 10000 first-line re-
serves, strengthened her German from
tier with every available man, plane and
gun, and by that token signaled that the
land Of Masaryk was ready for all
corners. The war scare vanished as
rapidly as it had developed. The Nazi
bluff was called. An astonished world
learned that democracy, in a crisis,
when led by men, not mice, can move
with deadly speed.
This week President Benes has taken
another step to convince Germany that
she is dealing with no Austria. The
Czechoslovak government, in further
demonstration of its belief in peace by
preparedness, decreed military or defense
service in some form for the co,intry's
entire population, both male and fe-
male, between the ages of six and sixty
years. Boys not attending school will be
required to devote seventy hours annually
to military training until seventeen, and
thereafter ninety hours annually until
automatically called to the colors. Girls
must devote forty hours annually to
first aid and air defense training until
twenty-one and thereafter thirty hours
annually until the age of thirty. Both
men and women past thirty and under
sixty are made liable for thirty hours
annual training in civilian aid to air
defense.
Ever since Frederick the Greats day,
Germany has prided itself on being
nation in arms" That warrior Kings
pinchbeck successor on the Spree knows
now that another "Volk in Waffen"
stands ready to defend its territory and
Its sacred honor. The Watch on the Elbe
and the Danube faces the Watch on the
Rhine.
Evening star., 1938-06-01

Every record collection should con-
tain some light music, as distinguished
from classical selections Of the highest
type.
All Beethoven makes any listener duh,
as a listener.
What he needs Is dance music, some
thing with some Tilt and "go" to 1t.
Such records have place Of their
own in the cabinet devoted to modern
gramophone recordings.
No greater mistake can be made by
the collector than to try to impress his
friends with his musical learning.
Usually this results in two things-a
too cne-sided collection, and an absolute
failure to impress any one.
X x*
Commonly persons who have had
little musical training, especially at the
piano, are given to collecting nothing
but the music of the masters.
It is a mistake.
The masters are, indeed, great.
Their absolute music is mans greatest
reach along that line.
But where would music be without its
Sousa marches, its Strauss waltzes?
Even some of our modern dance music
is the sort to set any toes tickling. The
great Bach, wrote much music OF the
same type.
It would be very easy thing to
"swing" some Of Bach. In fact, the old
man did pretty good job of it in some Of
his own works, filled as they are with
syncopation.
A great many people who love dance
music are missing something in their
musical lives by not knowing the music
of this great man.
AS great as his music was, as scholarly,
as classical as the most classical, in any
sense, he was man Of great and in
finite gusto, who loved dance as well
as the next one.
Many of his tunes could be made into
fox-trots without the slightest violation
Of their spirit.
The jazzy character of some of the
movements in the Brandenburg con-
certos is apparent to the least trained
on the first hearing.
y X
The idea that musical training Is
necessary to musical enjoyment is
pernicious one, and one which, no doubt
OF 1t, is responsible for the further per-
nicious idea that music must be "clas-
sical' or "highbrow," as some put it, to
be good music.
No falser idea was ever disseminated.
1t has resulted in many good people
sticking their noses into the air and
refusing to listen to any but the mas
ters."
Now the masters are wonderful, not
only as to their works, but also as to the
sheer bulk of them. 1t is said that lit
orally thousands of the compositions of
the great Johann Sebastian Bach have
never been heard by living ears
Any one who has had occasion to look
over the mere list Of works of any Of
the great men, Beethoven. Mozart, Han
del, to name but three, knows what a
sheer mass of material they turned out.
Not only were their works extensive,
but they were varied. A modern listener
who has heard one of Handels oratorios,
but who has not listened to his concerti
grossi, will have no idea of the lighter
Evening star., 1938-06-01

party, just as the Pennsylvania primary
may be-"
Gov. Martini" suggests the Marion
Star undo, "lost by narrow squeak.
Perhaps he is just as glad At the ripe
age of rs he had job he hadn't looked
forward to having some years ago when
he retired from the Army as a major
general. He IVES incapable of pussy
footing. When organized labor got into
fight, he settled it; that made organ
lied labor peevish. When Mr.. Ickes
reached out to Oregon from Washington,
Gov. Martin slapped him down; that
made Mr.. Ickes peevish. Senator Norris
was peevish. too; Bonneville dams in
Oregon"
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Answers to Questions.

A collection Of legitimate queries that
have actually been made by newspaper
readers. In this brand-new compilation
you will And cross-section OF American
curiosity ty-and never before have the
American people been SO quiz-minded.
You can amuse and entertain yourself
and friends by seeing how much you do
or don't know. just the thing tor a
party, or family entertainment. Order
your copy today-it will be mailed TO you
promptly. Ten cents, postpaid.
Evening star., 1938-06-01

The Mediterranean Sea has at one
time or another witnessed test perform
ances Of all the new naval mechanism
available. 1t is believed by practical
people that by this time curiosity should
be satisfied and method Of peaceful
barter be definitely assured.
Evening star., 1938-06-01

Between six and sixty is the COM
prehensive period mentioned by Czecho-
slovakia as ages for recruits. Europe
mentions holidays but has no time at
present to observe them.
Evening star., 1938-06-01

A proposition to draft money as we'll
as man power for purposes of war has,
1t may be assumed. already been con-
sidered by European nations that do not
regard debts for fighting purposes as
worthy Of immediate or even future
attention.
Evening star., 1938-06-01

Oakland contributes a flying record.
The performance was brilliant and pro-
fessional. worthy the study of the type
OF aviator who approaches his work
with careful preparation and a close
knowledge Of the mechanism which he
undertakes to handle.
Evening star., 1938-06-01

and her mother is elated by all the prom
inence that association with official So
ciety gives her family. Eventually they
all 20 back to Junction City, tired and
disillusioned, but not unhappy.
There are many good laughs in this
good d-natured satire on society life In
washington.
Evening star., 1938-06-01

The next step in the education of the
Dionne quints will reverse customary
procedure and seek to make them COM
Portable as mere students without the
stimulation Of public attention.
Evening star., 1938-06-01

If questions should arise concerning
the expense caused by J. Edgar Hoover,
liberal contributions to the funds he
handles might be suggested by men of
affairs who are generous in donating to
useful purposes.
Evening star., 1938-06-01

There were notable utterances among
the Memorial Day speeches. The occa-
sion has always been one Of deep seri-
business and especial significance at
taches to the warning of Arthur H.
Vandenberg that those who try to trade
liberty for security may lose both"
Evening star., 1938-06-01

good motorist is now regarded as
one who knows how to answer some of
the questions pertaining to the manu-
facture as well as to the operation OF
cars.
Evening star., 1938-06-01

voice frequently arises in European
politics for hands off" policy. It
usually comes from an individual who
feels that he has hand containing at
least four aces.
Evening star., 1938-06-01
All Other States and Canada
Member of the Associated Press

=, The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication of all news dispatches
credited to it or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein
All rights of publication of special dispatches
herein also are reserved,
Evening star., 1938-06-01

Somewhere North" is mentioned as
the new address Of Kurt Schuschnigg
AS in SO many cases, its vagueness is
what gives it especial distinction.
Evening star., 1938-06-01
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Main ONCE: 11th st. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York once ITO East 42nd st.
Chicago once: 435 North Michigan Ave.
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Shooting Stars.
Mary Ann.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Mary Ann.
A girl there was who followed out no
fond, romantic plan.
Her face contained some freckles and
her name was Mary Ann.
She really enjoyed her home and helped
to keep 1t neat.
She did no daily promenade along the
sunny street.
She played the simple tunes her father
liked to hear.
She didn't put on war paint and a bale
of feathers queer.
In making conversation she did not
select q text
Which caused the lads to shiver, fearing
what she might say next.
Now Essie. Bessie, Tessie, likewise
owendolyn and Cert,
They hobble down the highway with an
air extremely pert.
They very much resemble the soubrettes
which come on view
In shows which Bill the baggage man
describes as "burlyque."
You'd think those gay paraders would
have all the lads in line,
But the wise ones look them over and
they naurmur mot for mine"
For destinations fade when placed too
much upon display,
And the sweet home-loving lassie is the
heroine today.
The gittering exception to the ordinary
clan,
And that's Why the tender missiyes are
addressed 70 Mary Ann
Evening star., 1938-06-01

Folks have to change der style Of
talk sometimes" said Uncle Eben. DE
man who gets hit behind de ear VIII q
baseball Ii de same one who used to
kasp Iayin. oh. well. huys viii hs boysl'" !"
Evening star., 1938-06-01

"There are great practical philan-
thropists who never get the moments
due them for promoting human COM
fort,p said HI Ho, the sage Of China
town. Zone of them is the man who in
vented the safety PIN"
Evening star., 1938-06-01

Night Final and Sunday star----7oc per month
Night Final Star 55c per month
Collection made at the end of each month or
each week. Orders may be sent by mail or tele-
phone National 5000.
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Dy OdfTicI-OIty anu SuUul
Regular Edition
NIGHT Final Edition

Evening and Sunday -65c per mo. or 15c per week
The Evening star---45c per mo. or 10c per week
The Sunday Star ar---5c DC rer copy
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Generosity.

Generosity.
Il am socialist and want everybody
to share his possessions with me-"
"As the years go by" answered Senator
Sorghum, Il am feeling the same way.
As I take stock I. find that about all I
possess is mortgaged property and a
pronounced dyspepsia"
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Utility.

"What Is your favorite novel?" asked
the girl with the impressive manner.
''The old-fashioned one keep in my
room. It has leather cover and makes
fine razor-strop."
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Uncertainties.

Uncertainties.
Kentucky is a grand old State
And my attention still twill Ak
A hoss race peril we'll relate
That equals those of politics.
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Rate by MaiI-PayabIe in Advance

Maryland and virginia
Evening star., 1938-06-01
Scant Remainder.

As through this world swiftly 90
Midst various scenes that seem so
Evening star., 1938-06-01

How much is left? I ask to know
When am told to keep the change.
Evening star., 1938-06-01

some QuaQrupeQ That gives title to this
homespun tale about family which
scaled the social ladder on the strength
of blue ribbon won in livestock show.
Sixteen Hands is an unusually tall mule,
with waggish ears and friendly bray.
Sweeney Bliss is proud of him--and has
right to be, as he is the finest built
mule that anybody in the neighborhood
of Junction City has ever seen. Cuzzie
Bliss is not so keen about her husbands
liking for mules Since they gave UP
farming and moved into Junction City
she has by sheer perseverance captured
third place in the ranking society lead
ers of the town, and mule breeding does
not measure up to her idea OF the fitness
of things.
Sweeney is both stubborn and per-
suasive in his ambition to enter Sixteen
Hands in the. International Live Stock
Show, and within few days after one
of Cuzzie's notorious lawn parties the
entire family motors to Chicago, with
Sixteen Hands comfortably housed in
trailer hitched to the back of the car.
The mule wins a blue ribbon, the Bliss
family rubs shoulders with foreign dip
lomats and American politicians, and
the folA back in Junction City are
characteristically enthusiastic about the
fame of their neighbors.
It is none other than the French AM
bassador to the United States who fas-
tens the coveted blue ribbon upon Six
teen Hands, and as q result Sweeney is
given a job in Washington buying mules
for the French government Mr.. and
Mrs Bliss move to the National Capital,
bringing with them their daughter Lola,
a nice young man named joel who knows
all about mules, Sixteen Hands, and
Flory, maid, counsel and friend, who has
a boy friend in Washington.
Cuzzie is very proud Of Lola and is arn-
bilious to have her make q brilliant mar
riage Washington, of course, broadens
the range Of possibilities. Lola likes
Joel better than any one else, but she
becomes engaged TO Titled F1npchman
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-09-22
lie Chateau Ia Vague

sr--
H" ~ me
~ ..'' =. ace
gay op
> s.,t1 "o (. 90
Como dong C9tguer' said
.tt back ~ tle
Da...ra Oaf cad No
to.ly Ha su-Gcr q mustn't be
.es. na ..s. s.H. and I'd be
1s + H.a. sou rlt 10 tie Carl
te Ii rn.l1 Kindly wara your
RI. face n. him IS ,..r-
- -e4.trr H.taa.t Il rec1er.z-
,4 r8tf.4s
~. 49,. So. t..~.ro.-.r ,....,
....s ~ ,ar...oo .r4 :. .,5.,..o,5t
.s.. fr.... .+.I r.,'.-.3 III al
......r..t 1--.. 49, y, y
~ a. ~. ~. - ~
.1.-''' r. .''- '''''-'
li@ '''.' ~ '+'t ~
Goo1bl Mr S.c.u.' she sid,
ileTlne h.m hand which he ac-
spted with extreme reluctance.
YOU taught me my placc-TlI
tay nom, and sf ~ your eggs.
oat ] NaI. + promise what iii hatch
aaf of 1gcm
Iae tg white car shot auav
aa"G t9e lame and turned to
lluEo Well inquired q trlae
IeagiE Wa do }Du make
% Young Amouc5@"