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Evening star., 1938-12-26
THIS AND THAT
By Charles E. Truce,ueH.

fact that the system not only could but
actually did do great deal Of good
BY not eating starches and meats at
the same meal, the amount of these ele-
ments consumed was sharply reduced.
Since overconsumption of these prob
ably are at the root of many illnesses,
including excess fat, not commonly rec
ognized as a disease, the system in
cooperating this idea, at least the one
which got the largest amount of pub
licity, no doubt has done great deal of
good, for it happened to be a system
more easily followed than most.
Its science may be open to question,
but its actual practice was and is quite
another matter
Sometimes scientific tests are not what
is needed.
Often common sense, combined with
actual test, is more to the point.
Some OF the testing organizations have
put their mark against certain products
which thousands Of persons have used
sfor years and have found beneficial.
Which Is one to believe, in such a
case-an organization, or ones own re-
actions?
1t is one thing to sneer at a product,
declaring it does not do what it claimed
to do when all the time the user used it
and knows it fulfills all claims.
Many persons are afraid to trust their
own judgment.
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When it comes to eating and drinking,
the judgment usually is not in regard
to whether one should or shouldn't, but
simply as to whether it tastes good or
not.
Most people keep on eating, especially
during the holidays, as long as they can
hold food.
1t tastes good, even when they quit!
The taste buds in the mouth do oft
betray us.
If Nature had worked out system,
wherein taste and need were better CO.
ordinated, the necessity for medicines
and doctors would have been reduced
sharply.
Such system. hinged on such a need,
may be worked out by the individual.
What we all need, Emerson said, is
some one to make us do the best we
know.
There can be little question about the
necessity for restraint in food habits on
the part of thousands of people =
At this festive season, one feels like a
vocie in the wilderness indeed, telling
other people not to eat and drink too
much, but it must be remembered that
the need is purely personal, and is only
to be applied in cases of necessity.
There are times when the health is
good, as we say, when larger amounts
may be consumed without harm, but
when one is not feeling good, it is ex-
tremely foolish to stuff ones self with
candy and trimmings, in addition to too
much food at the table.
Evening star., 1938-12-26

The day after Christmas often brings
regrets We refer not to gifts, but sim
ply to eating too much.
The holiday season would not be the
holiday season without excess food, in
cluding candy, etc.
Even those who know better, through
long personal observations, are inclined
at this time to take too much to eat and
drink, with the result that they come
down with colds or the like.
Often they never suspect their gorg-
ing.
If this overeating is combined with
laxity as to covering outdoors, a very
common situation is created in which
plenty of trouble is not only in the
offing but actually in the famous ode
partment of the interior"
1t is one thing to take high resolutions
about overeating, and quite another to
put them into personal application.
Unless a person is diseased, or other
wise actually lacking an appetite, the
craving for food is augmented by custom
and habit.
Various diet systems try to keep peo-
pie from eating too much. Nature seems
determined to push us the other way, to
keep us eating when we do not want it.
One cynical writing doctor once said
that overeating is Natures little way of
getting rid Of us at last. He indicated
that we might fool her, in some measure,
by deliberately refraining.
Thus he advocated not more than 40
grams of protein day, in place of the
more liberal allowances given in most
diet tables. Forty grams would be rep
resented by about five glasses of milk, or
two eggs, or very small piece of meat.
The idea is to save the wear and
strain on the arteries caused by the high
rate of living induced by too high
protein intake.
Any one who doubts the i'll effects of
too much food of this character has but
to look up the subject of old age in any
of the larger encyclopedias.
The account of what happens to the
old is not pretty reading, but it is in
teresting since, barring accident, it must
happen to all of us.
That smaller amounts of food than
commonly taken will help in mitigating
some of these evils is the hope of all
diet systems.
1t is probable that few diet systems,
however foolish they may sound, do
much real harm, for the plain and simple
reason, as Penrod put it, that few per-
sons ever stick to them.
\
A great deal of fun has been poked at
one of the most popular and successful
of dieting systems. but even its oppo-
nents had to admit that it could do lit
tie harm.
This was sort of back-handed COM
pliment, for it deftly passed over the
Evening star., 1938-12-26
Dilemma Afoot

When the District Commissioners
hold their public hearing this
Thursday on the proposal to enact a
pedestrian control regulation they
will be confronted with a problem
which Is not as simple as superficial
consideration would indicate.
In the first place, the control of
pedestrians is not, and has not been
advanced by its proponents as a pan
acea for very serious civic problem
1t cannot possibly eliminate death
and injury on the Capitals streets.
But 1t is to be hoped that control
will contribute to a reduction of the
toll which has been chalked up in
recent years. It involves only one
factor in the search for means which
will make the streets safe. But that
factor is important enough to be
given serious study.
Criticism has been voiced, in the
discussion of the proposed regula-
tions, against statistics provided by
traffic authorities on the proportion
of such accidents which were due to
carelessnesS on the part of pedes-
trians. 1t is possible, in some cases,
these statistics have been subject to
misinterpretation. But in the alb
sence Of neutrality-suspicious. the
figures must be accepted at their
face value. Figures based on the
official record of each individual acci-
dent cannot be dismissed with the
comment that, like Shakespearean
quotations, they can be used to prove
any side of any argument. Whether
Or not the specific cases on which
the figures were based were due to
carelessness on the part of pedes-
TRANS or of motorists, the point re-
mains that some cases, and, as far as
can be told from the official reports
OF the police, many of them, were
caused by the victims themselves.
Whether or not the proposed control
regulations are adopted, the respon-
sibility of the motorist for due care
In driving will remain. The presence
OF pedestrian in the street between
intersections will in nowise relieve
the driver of his duty to do all in
his power to avoid striking him.
In actual practice, of course, any
regulation will be largely unenforce-
able, II by enforcement is meant
complete, constant and literal obe-
dience to the rules. Pedestrians will
continue to walk against red lights
and to cross between intersections,
Just as motorists continue to pass
stop signs, speed and park too long,
either through oversight or because
they think they can do so safely.
But, If the regulation is there, the
pedestrian will be less apt to violate
rules of common sense and safety.
The blame, if he meets with an &C
cident, will be his, just as the onus
rests upon the motorist whose brakes
are bad If he cannot stop in time
to avoid an accident.
Evening star., 1938-12-26
Contented Cows

Professor Macintosh of the dairy
research department of Reading
University, England, experimenting
on how to keep cows quiet and con-
tented, has solved the problem with
music. But it must be the right
kind. The ideal program contains
Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony"
and nearly all of Mozart and Haydn.
Mozart in particular, says the pro-
fessor, makes cows happy and
drowsy, but Wagner curdles the milk.
The suggestion is made, therefore,
that the Federal Communications
Commission confer with the Depart
ment of Agriculture to arrange at
least one daily milk hour program.
Each progressive farmer should have
radio in his barn, permanently set
at the right number of kilocycles
and sealed there to prevent catastro-
phes. If Wagner curdles the milk,
what would Cab Galloway do to it?
American cows may not have the
same taste in music that their Brit
ish cousins have, and Secretary WAL
lace ought to get busy right away
and check up to see what they want.
He might follow the technique of
Orson Welles, who accidentally dis
covered how to drive some people
into panic. Our neighborS in Latin
America, too, can profit. Wouldn' t
it be worth while to avert the posi-
bility of having some Ferdinand fail
to realize his true function as an en-
tertainer, and make a fiaSco of the
fight by entering the bull ring in a
spirit of brotherly love for the
toreadors? There must be some
thing that could 60 out over a loud
speaker and enrage even the sissiest
bull. Until something better is COM
posed, Flat Foot Floogie" ought to
do. The United States will gladly
furnish this free to any one asking
for it, and keep the change.
Evening star., 1938-12-26
Follow the European News
With q Good Map

Every American is vitally concerned
about affairs in Europe. Our newspapers
are filled with news dispatches telling of
the ever-present threatening conditions
throughout the continent. If you would
follow the news quickly and understand
ingly send for copy of this large colored
map Of Europe. 1t is 21x28 inches. It
shows old and new boundaries, prior to
the annexation Of Austria by Germany.
gives old and new spellings of capitals
and major cities. On the reverse side is
wealth Of economic and political data.
Available only through our Washington
Information Bureau. Ten cents, postpaid.
Evening star., 1938-12-26
Dr.. Abrum Simon

1t is with profound regret that the
people of the Nations Capital part
with their neighbor and friend, DR..
Abram Simon, rabbi of the Wash
ington Hebrew Congregation during
thirty-four years. The shock of his
passing has been felt through the city,
and the circumstances of his death
will be long remembered. Some of
those who knew him best have no
choice but to believe that his brave
and generous heart was broken by
the sufferings of his co-religionists
abroad. He was a sensitive man,
easily hurt; and sorrow had burdened
him beyond his powers of endurance
in recent months.
To understand DR.. Simon's value
to the community it is necessary to
begin with the fact that he was a
scholar, deeply concerned with
knowledge not so much for its own
sake as for that of God and the
human family. He loved learning
because of its enrichment of life.
Books were to him instruments for
enfranchisement from ignorance and
intolerance. Through them, he be-
lieved, mankind enters into the only
freedom worth having-the freedom
of wisdom and Righteousness.
But Dr. Simon never was content
merely to wait for cultural expansion.
He gave himself to great number
of helpful social causes, tirelessly
toiling for the development of a con-
structive civic conscience. BY nature
leader in any field in which his in
terest was engaged, he had faith in
the willingness of the multitude to
follow wherever the path for ad-
vancement might be indicated. His
optimism was q creative force which
benefited thousands. It was an in
Evening star., 1938-12-26

Capt. and Mrs. Anthony Eden ad-
NIT to two disappointments during
their recent visit to these shores.
They did not get to eat terrapin or
to meet Tom Corcoran and Ben Co.
hen. Republicans hope that by the
time of their next visit plenty of dia-
mondback may still be available, but
that Corcoran and Cohen will be like
Gallagher and Shean, only memory.
Evening star., 1938-12-26
Public School Funds

The urgent request of public school
officers for supplementary appropria-
tions to the school budget In the sum
Of $36,788 has been started on the
road to Congress by the Board of
Education and the District Commits
sioners with commendable celebrity.
Washington citizens are by this
time familiar with the circumstances
leading up to an anticipated shortage
in the heat and light item, as we'll as
the actual shortage in the officers
and clerks salary item Of the appro-
priation act. Many of them have
been directly affected by the heat and
light economy measures adopted by
the school authorities in connection
with meetings of civic groups in
school buildings. Many of their
children have had to light matches
in the school locker rooms to read the
combinations on their lockers under
this same economy program.
1t Is inconceivable that Congress
would permit the public school sys-
tenn Of the Nations Capital to shut
down because of a fund shortage.
Yet this, would definitely be the pros
pect unless the deficiency appropria-
tions sought are provided.
The $25,000 requested for the heat
and light fund represents insurance
against Washington becoming an
other Dayton, Ohio, where schools
were closed through lack of money.
1t is barely possible that the amount
will not be needed If unusual weather
conditions obtain. Should this be
the case the request can be with
drawn. If, on the other hand, the
money is needed as the school au-
thorities believe, the initial steps
have been taken to make that money
Immediately available.
AS to the salary item, Congress
probably did not intend to force pay
less furloughs on certain school en-
ployes. That cut was made on the
Evening star., 1938-12-26
Says Roosevelt Can't
Win Third Term.

To the Editor Of The Star:
Roosevelt" was the issue in the last
congressional election, in which he lost
prestige with certain classes. He is
again alternating himself from the voters
by criticizing the committee which Is
investigating un-American activities in
this country. BY so doing he will not
only split his own party, but will separate
the American electorate from the foreign
electorate and will result in his defeat
for the presidency should he attempt
to run again. FRISBEY GILBERT.
December 20.
Evening star., 1938-12-26
Pleased With Editorial
On Nazi Hens.

Pleased With Editorial
On Nazi Hens
To the Editor of The Star:
When man builds better mousetrap
or writes better editorial, like to tell
him and the world about it, so that the
writer may be spurred on to more of
such efforts for the delight and edihca-
ton of the reader.
Hence this note. Without seeking to
take sides or enter the discussion be-
tween totalitarian states and democratic
ones, please permit me to say that your
little piece on the "Nazi Hens" was a
mastery and scholarly piece of writing.
I envy your ability to write in such a
manner, but possessing no such genius
l must content myself with reading the
handiwork of those who can WELD the
trenchant pen. (Or I should have said:
Il content myself by so reading.') Any
way, the point I want to bring out is
this: Let us have more of such writings.
I don't know when I have enjoyed my
self so much. 1 am sick man and I
need to laugh more. j. A.
December %.
Evening star., 1938-12-26
Shooting Stors
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

The Passing Day.
De chillun been a-laughin' gay;
De OF folks sing a song
An takes no notice of de way
De hours done slip along.
So swiftly we forgits to smile
An grieve about deir flight;
It's Merry Christmas" for a while
An den we says Good might
Wifi love or friendships strongest tie
We tries to hold 'em still;
De hours is stronges' an dey fly,
An so dey always will.
An mebbe 1t is foh de bes'
De tide done reach it's height,
Den ebbs. We's ready for res
An glad to say "Good-night."
Evening star., 1938-12-26

taken in the problems Of law enforce
ment and definitely feel that through
your editorial columns you are focusing
public attention upon the most impor-
tant matter of lawlessness and the ad-
vantages OF effective law enforcement.
Sincerely yours,
December l6. j. EDGAR HOOVER.
Evening star., 1938-12-26

The Dominican Republic is to give
Franklin D. Roosevelt a specially
built fishing sloop to 60 fishing in.
And the Republicans are planning
to give him ample opportunity to
90 use 1t.
Evening star., 1938-12-26

Adolf Hitler DEGREES a Christless
yuletide, ordering religion and it's ac-
compartments kept out of all COM
munity and civic celebrations. He
can do that much but, thank God,
no matter how many edicts he is
sues, he cannot keep it out of the
hearts of worthy millions of his sub
jectS.
Evening star., 1938-12-26
Taken for Granted.

II suppose you think you can make
better speech than the old-timers," said
Senator Sorghum.
"Oh, yes" answered the recently elect
ed member of Congress. But listen to
them without complaint. Somebody
must be audience. and the new man
must expect to be hazed bit"
Evening star., 1938-12-26
Excuse for Optimism.

"You say you are optimistic in your
views of the future?"
Thoroughly so," answered the sar-
donic person II look for great improve
ment in the world. Things appear to me
to be so bad that they can't help chang
ing for the better"
Evening star., 1938-12-26
Not Appreciated.

The man who has sanity style,
A martyr more or less,
Is he who harks in patience while
His wife describes a dress.
Evening star., 1938-12-26

'The woman who treasures your let
ters," said Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown,
may be showing devotion and then
again it may be foresight"
Evening star., 1938-12-26
Increased Appreciation.

Debates in Congress still command
Applause that time cannot diminish.
You start with one small topic, and
Come out with twenty at the finish.
Evening star., 1938-12-26
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Evening star., 1938-12-26

"De trouble about an easy job" said
Uncle Eben, "is dat youse got to work
16 hours . day to keep somebody from
gitttn' It away from you"
Evening star., 1938-12-26
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the name and address OF the
Driter. although the use OF a
pseudonynl for publication is per-
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Evening star., 1938-12-26

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Evening star., 1938-12-26

A reader can get the dnstoer to any
question OF fact by ,Oriting The Eue-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred.
eric J. Haskin, director. Washington,
D. c. Please inclose stamp for reply.
@. How many cities have municipal
parking lots?-E. j. H.
A. Thirty-three cities maintain park
ing areas. A survey shows that at least
eight others contemplate establishing
municipal lots.
Evening star., 1938-12-26

c. What causes most of the fires on
RAILROADS.&C.. j. H.
A. In 1887 unknown causes were re-
sponsible for greater fire losses than
those attributed to any other single fac
tor. Smoking and matches were second
and other major causes were spons
taneous combustion, fires not separately
classified exposure, construction, install
lation or maintenance of stoves, sparks
or hot Goals from locomotives and con-
cealed spark in cotton.
Evening star., 1938-12-26

c. Did Negro ever serve as chair
man of national political convention?
e. S. r.
A. John r. Lynch of Mississippi, on
motion of Henry Cabot Lodge, seconded
by Theodore Roosevelt, was chosen
temporary chairman of the National
Republican Convention in Chicago in
1884. Lynch was three times member
Of Congress and held other offices. He
was an Army paymaster with the rank
of captain.
Evening star., 1938-12-26
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-07
STEVENSON IS NEW
 MEMBER OF STAFF
 AT BUTLER -MAURO

Following his arrival in Juneau last week, 0. w. Stevenson. of Puyallup, Washington, has joined the staff of the Butler -Mauro Drug Company here. MT. Stevenson was accompanied north by Mrs, Stew enson, both making their first trip to the Territory. They are making their home in Juneau.
 MT. Stevenson gradsated in Pharmacy last spring from tho University of Washington, and dur ing the summer was associated with the Laurelhurst Pharmacy. in Seattle. His brother. Robert Stew enson is a resident of Ketchikan. where he is on the staff of the Alaska Fishing News.
 MT. Stevenson is an ardent fish erman, and though as yet unable to enjoy Alaskas streams, both he and his wife are anticipating sam bling Alaska's famed angling.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-07
Pioneers Auxiliary
 MeetsLaStEvening

A meeting of the Pioneers Aux Hilary was held last evening in the Odd Fellows Hall at which a large attendance was present.
 During the business session, plans for a food sale September 24, were formulated, with Mrs. c. r. Rice in charge of all arrangements, She, will be assisted by the following committee women: Mrs. K. Jar man, Mrs Madsen Streed, and Mrs. J. J. Stocker.
 Plans were also made for an Alaskan display booth at this years Southeast Alaska Fair.
 Following the business meeting, 6 program was given, during which time a piano duet was played by Bernice Mead and Mary Fukuyaraa.
 A piano solo was then given by Ethel Fukuyama which was fol- lowed by a vocal solo by Lyman Snow accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Carol Beery Davis.
 Bernice Mead gave a piano solo, following which another was played by Mary Fukuyama.
 Two vocal selections were also sung by Miss Matilda Hoist, we'll known mezzo-soprano, accompan- jed by Mrs. Carol Beery Davis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-07

Will Rogers, ineffective ln silence, was to become the talkieS' greatest star. For John Gilbert-and others talk meant the end. Emil Jan nings, top character star, went back to Germany.
 But those primitive talkies had their own glaxay of stars. Jolson was supreme. Others were Lionel Barrymore, Conrad Nagel, May McAvoy, Dolores Costello, Louise Fazenda, Lois Wilson, Richard Bennett, John Milan. All of these, and most of their companions in the early sound films, had had silent picture experience as well.
 Evelyn Brent, William Powell Give Brook and Doris Kenyon were the foursome of "Interfer- ence," Paramount's first all-talkie The big Init musical" of 1929 was Broadway Melody" with Bessie Love, Charles King, Anita Page Ruth Chatterton became a "talkie queen" By 1930, John Barrymore, George Arliss, Mary Pickford Doug Fairbanks, Garbo - every important star except Lon Clancy and Chaplin-had talked" Cha ney finally yielded. And recently Chaplin, the last holdout, began planning his first talking picture.
 Stage Actor Invasion
 At least a thousand stage actors were imported. Ann Harding, Ina Claire, Winnie Lightner, Fanny Brice, Sophie Tucker, Spencer Ira cy led the stage invasion. Pat o. Brien, James Cagney. Joan Blon- dell, Kay Francis, Walter Huston Fredric March soon followed
 Old-timers like Marie Dressler and Wallace Beery, washed-up' leading men like Warner Baxter, found new careers in the squawking celluloid.
 With the stage people and sound technicians came the voice coaches to hang out their signs of- fering hope to the talkless.
 And so Hollywood, upset and fearful, settled down to making talking pictures.
 (TomOrrOw: The Squawkies Talk)