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Evening star., 1938-05-17
NEW TWIST GIVEN
IN QUIZ PROGRAM
Information, Please to Be
Answered by Board Of
Experts

The current vogue for quiz programs
Is served once again tonight by the
National Broadcasting Co., when new
feature billed as "Information,
Please" is inaugurated (WMAL, 7:3O.
The test will differ from the usual
pattern OF such periods in that ques-
Nons are to be submitted to board
Of "experts" by members OF the audi
ence. Clifton Fadiman, literary critic
OF the New Yorker magazine, is to be
master of ceremonies, and the board
as originally constituted comprises
Franklin P. Adams, noted columnlst;
Prof. Harry Allen Overstreet OF the
College of the City Of New York.
Marcus Duffield, day news editor OF
the New York Herald Tribune. and
Bernard Jaffee. author Of "Outposts OF
Science" and "Crucibles."
Three prominent personages have
been scheduled for addresses before
the microphone tonight. w. Munthe de
Morgenstierne, Norwegian Minister to
the United States, speaks in connection
with Norwegian Independence Day
(WJSV, 10). Representative Kvale,
Minnesota Farmer-Laborite, discusses
"Anti-War Legislation" over the facili-
ties Of the same station at $50, and
James w. Gerard, former United
States Ambassador to Germany. speaks
on Democracy and the World Today"
at q dinner held under auspices of the
United Council for Civilian Relief in
China at Gas also through WJSV.
Mary BOland Is Guest.
Other features-The National Park
Service Washington Civic Theater
dramatization Is devoted to legen-
Diary recounting of the romance
between Mary Ball and Augustine
Washington. the parents of George
Washington (WOL, 6:30) Singer
Connie Boswell is the guest of Al
Pearce tWJSV, s. Al Jolson is
host to Film Comedian Mary Boland
(WJSV, 7:30) :. The Mudcats Band
of the ST. Louis Cardinals baseball
team and a pair of human echoes"
are introduced tWRC, 81 A re-
tired naval officer who was instru-
mental in saving a seaman caught in
a portfolio on burning freighter is
interviewed and the incident drama
tized (WRC, y.
TomorroW-The University of Della
ware is honored during special
broadcast of the National Farm and
Home Hour originating on the campus
Of the school (WMAL, 1870 ann
-. Vivian Parker. singer of classical
songs who appeared recently on Maj.
BoWes' program. is the guest of Lee
Everett (WMAL, 7:3O ann. Lee
interviews Antonette Concello, circus
aerialist Judge William Clark,
senior United States District judge for
New Jersey. speaks on Commission
to Amend the Federal Constitution"
(WJSV, 1:5O).
Network notes--Andre Kostelanetz
will be in the Capital on Friday to
present Postmaster General Farley
with plaque which went around the
world by airmail in "a days
N. B. c. is readying a series of drama
presentations to begin on June and
feature plays which have won the
Pulitzer Prize. CAM
Evening star., 1938-05-17

Conservative styling that is indeed distinctive.
Handsome carved wood base and erip-orms to pre-
vent excess ormweor. Guaranteed web bottoms,
spring construction and deep reversible cushions.
Upholstered in seNiceoble friezette, choice Of
rust or green.
Evening star., 1938-05-17
South Carolinians to Dance.

The Young Democratic Club of
South Carolina will hold a dance at
the National Democratic Club head
quarters, 1900 Rhode Island avenue
NV, tomorrow at pm. Arthur
Cornwall, South Carolina radio and
stage performer, will be guest star on
the program of entertainment.
Evening star., 1938-05-17

quantity for Britain, informed officials

quantity for Britain, informed officials
said yesterday.
The mission, headed by Commodore
Weir, left Washington Saturday for
Ottawa, Ontario. They will invesu-
gate purchase possibilities there.
1t was reliably learned that they
considered the prices Of United States
manufacturers reasonable but were
disappointed In the possibilities for
delivery. The mission, after touring
Canada. will return to New York
and sail on the Queen Mary May rs.
Evening star., 1938-05-17

J. O'Connor, acting dean Of men and
moderator Of the society. Those re-
ceiving keys were Harry ]. Webb,
Helena, Ark; James Petronella,
Brooklyn, N. Y: William ]. Murphy,
Evening star., 1938-05-17
BANQUET FOR DEBATERS
Shahan Society of Catholic q.
Marks Completion Of Schedule.

mU1Ab NUMP1et1UU UI 6CueUuIe.
The Shahan Debating Society Of
Catholic University held its annual
banquet Sunday night at Jene,s Res
taurant, 1707 De Sales street NV,
to celebrate the completion of its de-
batting schedule
Keys were presented to members
Of the 1888 graduating class who have
participated In the society for the
last three years by the Rev. Patrick
Evening star., 1938-05-17

Calcutta, India, has decreed that
all taxicabs must be cream and green.
Evening star., 1938-05-17
BRITISH DISAPPOINTED
ON PLANE DELIVERIES

AIR Mission Finds U. 3. Plants
Too Busy to Undertake
Sufficient Supply.
BY the Associated Press.
The British Air Mission which in
vestigated the possibilities of purchas-
Ing war planes in this country has
reported that manufacturers are too
busy to produce planes In sufficient
Evening star., 1938-10-21

dignity that should protect 1t from the
annoyance Of paying as much taxes as
any one else. You should feel honored
that you have the privilege Of serving
such an institution, even If bankruptcy
stares you in the face.
Take the city of Washington, for ex-
ample. Think Of all the tax-exempt
property the Federal Government has
acquired here, Of the acres Of land which
once produced revenues for the munici-
pal treasury. but which now are removed
from the District tax list. Think OF the
municipal services cheerfully rendered
Uncle Sam by taxpayers of the District
OF Columbia. Government tax experts
quite few Of whom, incidentally, were
schooled in the Harvard tradition) seem
to think 1t is all right for the city of
Washington to bear this burden. Do
the citizens of Washington object? What
is that-they do? Pardon the interrupt
ton by the hecklers, Mayor Lyons. They
are little excited because they recently
got their tax bills from the District
Building
Evening star., 1938-10-21

stations, 1t Is contended, would permit
them to cover the country with radio
programs. Radio stations. Of course,
gain their support and their profit from
advertising. If comparatively few super
power stations could blanket the coun-
try with advertising at cost less than
the aggregate of the smaller stations
covering the same territory, the latter
would soon be forced out of business.
Should that come to pass the smaller
communities would lose one Of their
most important mediums of sef-expres-
sion. Without the smaller stations, can
didates and political parties in the
smaller communities would be denied
access to the air, for station covering
a number of States certainly would be
unable to allot as much time for po-
litical broadcasts as the smaller stations.
Similarly, the driving Of small local
stations of the air would deprive cities
and other political subdivisions OF a
medium through which they now reach
thousands Of people in various civic ac-
tivities. For example, the radio would
disappear as factor in Community
Chest appeals, local musical broadcasts,
debates of purely local interest and in
variety Of other undertakings. These
services are important and only the local
stations can furnish them,
The matter now is in the hands Of
the full commission of seven members.
1t is tremendous problem, and one in
which the millions OF radio listeners
and citizens have a large interest. 1t is
to be hoped that the commission will
give full and serious consideration to
the broad economic question that is
presented to them.
Evening star., 1938-10-21
While the Coing's Good.

Even before the unseemly scramble for
Czechoslovak territory has subsided,
Germany and Poland, to date the chief
beneflciaries of the dismemberment, are
looking around for fresh spoils. Con-
certed press campaigns in the Reich and
Poland, directed at Lithuania, strongly
suggest that Warsaw may have its eye
on Memel, Lithuanian seaport. and in
turn would yield to the Nazis the Polish
Corridor which Germany has never
ceased to crave.
The Memel territory, a region Of some
1,100 square miles and a population of
100000, was detached from Germany by
the Treaty Of Versailles and at first
placed under control Of the conference
Lithuania in February, 1923, to con-
stitute unit under the sovereignty Of
the Lithuanian government, but with a
large measure of local autonomy. The
Memel port itself is considered one of
international concern and has become
fair rival of Gdynis the outlet on the
Baltic, created by Poland to Offset Ger
man-dominated Danzig, purpose which
Gdynia has lately succeeded in accom-
plishing.
Within the past year the Nazis have
repeatedly lamented to the world that
the German minority in Memel was
cruelty maltreated, and the Kaunas gov
ernment was warned in truculent terms
that Hitler would not indefinitely tolerate
"heartless discrimination" against the
territorys German residents. 1t is on
this key that the Goebbels propaganda
machine is now harping, while Warsaw
is piping the same tune with respect to
Memers Polish minority. These tactics
are on all fours with the Nazi preparatory
barrage laid down as campaign thunder
for liberation of the Sudeten Germans,
just before Hitler set out to aggrandize
the Reich to the tune Of 10000 or $4,000
square miles of Czechoslovakia. Memel's
German-Polish threat seems to be Just
one more development indicating that
those who thought Czechoslovakia's fate
meant an end to land grabbing and the
dawn of peace in Eastern Europe were at
least succumbing to premature optimism.
1t was the convention signed in May,
1924, between Lithuania on one side, and
Great Britain, France, Italy and Japan
on the other, which fixed the Memel
territorys place as an integral part Of
Lithuania. So, If Hitler, the new arbiter
Of Europe, makes a Mcneil Corridor
trade with Poland, and the 1924 conven-
ton powers are called upon to line up
on the proposition, the Fuehrer starts
out with two certain votes in his favor.
those of his Fascist allies in Rome and
Toxic.
The Nazis survey the map Of Europe
as it was seven months ago and as 1t is
today, and find the going good.
Evening star., 1938-10-21
Letters to The Star
Believes Only United States
Can Prevent Another War.


Can Prevent Another War.
To the Editor Of The Star:
Your editorial, The Dangers Of Delay"
which was written in connection with
Winston Churchill's speech of October
l6 is not only timely, but true. I can
not understand why an Englishman had
to warn the United States of the inn
pending danger Of the spread of Fascism
and Nazism in Europe and its detri-
mental effects on the rest of the world
The statesmen of the United States
should have taken the same stand as
Churchill did. But now that he has had
his say the powers who have democratic
ideals at heart should take a definite
and firm stand against the advance OF
Hitler's forces.
AS Winston Churchill so clearly
pointed out, the United States as one
of the great powers of the world which
will eventually bear the brunt of the
Nazi dictator's wrath. should not ignore
and dismiss the activities on the other
side of the Atlantic. When the next
war comes the United States will find
that it will be impossible to remain
neutral Therefore the United States
ought to take the initiative in prevent
ing the next war. How can the United
States do this? Simply by supporting
the democratic forces of Europe in deal
ing with the aggreSsions which Hitler
would like to foment. Hitler would
respect the might and influence of the
United States as a world power. He
would think twice before giving an ulti-
matum concerning the potential acquisi-
ton of another small country. He must
be stopped at some time and by some
one. England and its Chamberlain have
shown that they are not the ones to do
it. France is having enough of its own
troubles. Russia is disguised with the
whole business The other countries
amount to nothing when Hitler wants
to move eastward. The United States
is the only logical power left to deal with
the Nazi terroristic activities.
Churchill is man who knows what
he is talking about. The mere fact that
Hitler does not want to have him as the
Prime Minister of England Is enough to
convince me Of that As some one has
said in recent months, he had the honor
of having his books burned on q Naz
bonfire.
Please let us have more of the same
type of editorial comment. think that
the people of the United States will
finally be made to realize that they can
never keep out of world war, and that
they will be personally to blame If one
comes about because of their lack Of
interest for the time being In something
which will eventually affect their lives
in relation to life and death.
JOSEPH A. K. SCHMUTZ.
October 10, 1885,
Evening star., 1938-10-21

This leaves the third, and most i'm
portant proposition, namely, placement
Placing the fish tank so that it fits
into the general scheme of decoration is
only part Of it.
It must be located, primarily, so that
1t gets enough light, but not too much,
else it will not be clear, but may be milky
or even pea-soupy.
It should be located in q place where
1t looks well both day and night, II pos
sible. But since proper electric lighting
will make almost any clean aquarium
take on aspects Of beauty, the main
point Of selection as to place is to take
care that 1t is put where 1t looks best
during the day. The night will take
care Of itself, in most cases. provided the
daytime placement is right.
The first idea which occurs to the new
conner is a really brilliant one-if it
could be worked out.
1t is nothing less than to build the tank
into the wall, and have it framed and
lighted from within so that it becomes
a veritable Giving picture"
Practical experience has demonstrated
that very few installations OF this char
scter. as brilliant as they sound, have
turned out satisfactorily.
Mostly they cost more than they are
worth, and are found to be very imprac-
tical in handling Despite the pious
phrases in the various books, to the effect
that the we'll managed aquarium almost
takes care OF itself, the practical fish
keeper finds that there is after all, q
great deal OF personal attention neces-
sary.
Most Of these in-the-wall installations
make for clumsy handling in every
detail they usually force the tank to be
made too narrow, from front to back,
SO that the water surface is too small;
they are found to be draughty, even
when heated by electricity.
-
One item Of proper placement should
not be overlooked-it is to put the aqua
rum where it will not be punched, prod
ded or knocked inadvertently by guests.
Some people seem to specialize in
sitting down by tank and jamming 1t
with the elbow, or rocking back into 1t,
or striking it with the back Of the head.
The correct thing. therefore, is to pro-
vide for this by putting the aquarium in
position where 1t will have no such
irresistible appeal.
All the rules of interior decoration
must be brought into play, If the best
effect is to be secured. Remember that
the tank is real thing Of beauty. pro-
vided the water is clear, and that this
crystal note is a striking one. wherever
1t is placed. Make no allowance for the
possibility of the tank being seen from
outdoors; it seldom looks we'll from the
outside, owing to the plants being at the
back or light side.
The real necessity is to regard 1t from
the viewpoint of the interior. where it
is placed; If this is attended to, the home
aquarium will take its proper place, and
not become just something thrust into
the scene, which sensitive eyes would
regard as better left out.
Evening star., 1938-10-21
THIS AND THAT
By CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

Use Of the small aquarium as an inte-
grail part Of home decoration has come
to the fore in recent years, as the result
Of widespread interest in fishes as pets.
More and more keepers have come to
understand that they not only have an
interesting hobby but also possess an ad-
ditional means Of decorating their homes.
This comes about mainly because
water Is decorative. In a small bowl or
tank lies something of the mystery of
the great sea, river or lake.
The modernistic trend In home decora-
tion runs to severe simplicity of line,
even to the geometrical closely resem-
bling ancient Egyptian motifs.
The rectangular tank fits into the
vogue perfectly. It "goes" with the
severely plain bookcases, end tables and
chests.
More than that, the tank with its
waving water plants and softly colorful
swimmers Is perfect natural for that
most popular finish, chromium.
4 X
The silvery look Of water is thus as
modern as the latest bit of modern
craftsmanship, owing to the essential
modernity of water
from the lake is more than just bowl
OF water, which would go bad" in no
time.
Most vases used for cut flowers are
opaque, mainly to hide the ugly sight
OF water turning bad.
Decomposition OF the stems sets up
bacterial action, which turns such water
milky overnight. especially in hot room.
The beauty Of the we'll managed
aquarium is that it's water is magnifi-
Gently clear and clean.
Crystal clear enthusiasts call it. That
Is what makes the good tank a mighty
fine note in interior decoration. Without
the plants and animals, the water would
tend to become unsightly.
With the fishes and plants, each help
ing the other to maintain the balance,
the properly cared for tank takes on a
sparkle which makes it go" with the
finest OF chromium, keynote Of the
modern.
This Is the same as saying that only
the properly managed tank Is flt to have
in the house.
Unless the fish enthusiast Is forced to
relegate himself and his tanks to the
basement or attic. or some "den," he
must keep his bowls and rectangular out
Ats holding water in such perfect con-
dition that they will be a real orna-
ment.
The violation Of this rule is what
causes most Of the hostility Of other
members Of the family. in some cases.
This will mean. as a general PROPOSE
ton. the fewer tanks the better.
1t may be laid down. as a secondary
rule, that more than one tank to a room
is inartistic.
Thus, for decoration the aquarium
must subscribe to the following PROPOSE
tions:
l. 1t must be crystal clear.
2. There must not be more than one
to the room.
Evening star., 1938-10-21
Resistance to Tyranny.

After the death OF Thomas Jefferson,
his executors found among his papers
this example Of his libertarian faith:
Resistance to tyrants is obedience to
God" Whether or not the sentiment
was original with the author of the
Declaration of Independence does not
matter. Its significance derives from
the instinct Of every democratic heart.
The Creator has endowed the humblest
OF men with the impulse to defend the
natural freedom to which every human
creature feels himself entitled. In
America, especially, there is a tradition
Of active support for the principle OF
government. Woodrow Wilson sum-
married the common attitude of citizens
Of the United States when he said: II
do not want anybody playing Providence
to me-"
But 1t has been supposed in recent
years that the average American is
pacif1stic by conviction. The experience
Of 1s14-1sl8 undoubtedly taught him to
distrust the pretensions Of European
rivals for power. And he appreciates the
fact that "the war for democracy" failed
Of Its objective. The world, as he sees it
today, is just as much plagued by
tyranny as 1t was a quarter century ago.
He therefore is hesitant to believe that
another Armageddon would restore the
lost liberties which whole populations
have surrendered without protest.
Yet Stain, Hitler and Mussolini could
be guilty Of no graver mistake than to
imagine that the people of the United
States are Indifferent to their ambitions.
The Soviet system and Fascism are
alike distasteful to Americans. Symp-
toms of the rising anger of the people
of this country are plainly evident to
anybody not purblind. A new devotion
to freedom has been generated in the
United States. and Americans as class
will not be spineless in the event 1t Is
challenged by tyrants.
Evening star., 1938-10-21
Tax Revision.

As congressional experts and local
oniciais go forward with the task of
preparing a new tax structure for Wash
ington, it is to be hoped they will keep
in mind the commendable suggestion OF
Chairman King of the Senate District
Committee that the program be held
within the revenue-raising bounds of
existing law.
Unquestionably there is room for i'm
provement in the system as it stands
today, and there is every indication that
those designated to make the revision
are proceeding thoroughly and carefully
Following another three-hour conference
Wednesday between the experts and the
Commissioners Advisory Committee, 1t
was announced that progress had been
made without final decisions.
One of the basic questions entering
into the study is whether the revised tax
program should be designed with view
to meeting estimated future needs OF
the city for five or more years. If a
more equitable distribution of the tax
load is worked out as result of this
six-month analysis, there is, of course,
much to be said in favor of giving it
certain degree of permanence as dis
tinguished from annual revamping
e In the last session of Congress, for
example, the enactment of temporary
tax bill to meet an impending deficit
: was accompanied by controversy over
alternative levies, resulting finally in a
compromise continuation of the gross
receipts business privilege tax and re-
tention of the increase from $3.50 to
SITS in the rate on real estate and
tangible personal property.
The danger in drafting a long-range
tax program for Washington, however,
lies in the fact that this community
has no voting representa- ton in de-
ternining either the taxes or the ap-
preparations. Another factor to be kept
in mind is the obligation Of the Federal
Government to help meet the cost Of
maintaining the National Capital, where
all improvements and facilities must be
designed to harmonic with the plans
Of the National Government.
This Federal obligation has dwindled
in recent years to an annual lump sum
payment Of IS 100000 toward a budget
which is now being figured at about
s5o,oOooOO.
If tax program should be drafted at
this time that would raise more from
the local community than existing law
calls for, it is safe to assume that it will
all be appropriated, and the disparity
between District and Federal payments
toward upkeep Of the city will be more
severe, even if the Federal share con-
tinues at $5,OOO,OOO.
Evening star., 1938-10-21
Cites Nazi Propaganda
In Latin America.
To the Editor of The Star:


No sooner does one get exhausted read
ing so many scare headlines regarding
un-American activities, Nazi spy scares,
ETC., etc.. and put them aside as 50 much
melodrama, than something turns up
which brings the pernicious circle once
more In the limelight.
On one of my recent voyages to Latin
America had occasion to notice on
making journey on one Of the small
river boats on the Magdalena River that
the Colombian captain was deeply alb
sorbed in q Spanish edition of "Mein
Kampf" and sundry anti-Semetic lit
erature
What was my surprise to run up
against the same thing some months
afterwards on different boat! The
editions Of this literature were SO well
prepared and SO identical that only
wish could have had the time to
ascertain the origin, as the average man
here could not afford these expensive
South American translations.
There is, it is true, Nazi organiza-
ton in the important American oilfeld
in Colombia, the No. Swastika or
whatever he Ii called being an infiuen.
tial onicial Of the Naz party In Berlin,