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Evening star., 1938-03-01
Airports.
Prom the Altoona (Pa.) Mirror.

While we are on the subject of naval
programs, why not give some considera-
ton to the establishment of airports on
the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts as part
OF our national defense system?
No one would question the value of
an adequate fleet of war craft to pro-
tect our shores against enemy vessels.
But we ought not to overlook the effec-
tiveness of modern air bomberS in our
scheme of defense.
We ought to have one of the greatest
airports in the world on Long Island to
protect our coastal or near-coastal cities
from Boston to Philadelphia Another
great airport in Southern State could
guard the coast from Philadelphia to
Savannah and at the same time keep
unwelcome air visitors away from WASH
ington.
OF course, the Panama Canal should
likewise have an airbase second to none
and two big airports on the West Coast
would afford additional protection
against hostile visitors to our Western
shores.
The wide cruising radius of the modern
bomber would make attacks from the
sea next to impossible. They are equally
effective In offense or defense. A pow
erful Navy is necessity in these days OF
war threats, but 50 is a powerful air
fleet. The bomber will play an increas-
ingly important part in the next war
may even decide the issue.
Evening star., 1938-03-01
The Sensible Procedure.

The relief situation in the District is
such that the suggestion by Senator
Thomas, chairman of the Senate Sub
committee on District Appropriations,
represents the only logical procedure.
Senator Thomas proposes an investiga-
tion by some independent" agency to
determine relief needs, the findings to
be made public in time for the appro-
priation of additional funds, If they are
needed, in the final deficiency appro-
priation bill.
The situation now is largely a repeti-
ton Of what has occurred before. The
social welfare workers, in public oflce
and out, began urging larger relief
appropriations before the District bill
reached the House. Their claims Of
urgent need were ignored or turned
down by the House Appropriations Com
mittee and by the House. They carried
their fight before the Senate Committee,
and. so far, have been unable to per-
suade that committee to increase budget
allotments.
A large section Of taxpayers, In the
meantime. remains unconvnced. The
Evening star., 1938-03-01

able. An Indian boy finally killed him
by shooting an arrow into the middle
Of one Of his forefeet. Then there was
Ahamagachktiat of the Delaware. a
monster bear. naked all over except for
a spot of white hair on his back. He
was very ferocious and devoured both
man and beast. His heart was so small
that he seldom could be killed with an
arrow. From Lake st. John in North
ern Quebec comes the Montagnais story
OF monster bear of very savage temper
which does not hibernate in the winter
ike other bears. It has very tender
flesh. The Potawatomis have stories of
enchanted bears which live both on land
and in water. When such bear de-
sires to sleep, he will walk into the
water and lie down beneath the sur
face. The Kuchin Indians have stories
OF bears that crawl out of their dens in
winter, roll themselves in the snow.
which freezes with hard crust around
them. Such bear then will 20 ravaging
the country fiercely in search of food.
He is very dangerous, because arrows
will not pierce the ice crust.
Practically all of the elements of these
monsters and those of the supernatural
creature found by DIR. Strong are SIM
liar. leaving little doubt of the bear
origin of the legends.
Evening star., 1938-03-01

recites that ~ q boy in kindergarten he
was taught the virtues Of the starting,
yet in the short space Of time Of grow
ing to manhood they had become q ser1-
Gus problem to the town.
Bird characters change. Witness the
English sparrow in our country. In
England the startling has become very
sregarious and because of this is no
longer considered desirable.
Il believe that birds are most in
teresting to observe when seeking their
food. The hnesse with which they pick
1t up, and, with seed eaters, their meth
DDS Of cracking the seeds.
Not 50 with the starling-its waddling,
ungainly walk-the driving down Of its
bill followed by the spreading of It's
mandibles looks for all the world as If
it were about to regurgitate.
Recently you wrote Of the diminution
in the number OF bluebirds. Sweetest,
loveliest bird with its sad song Of dimin-
uende notes to be sacrificed on the altar
that the startling and sparrow may live.
The starting sparrow and bluebird are
all hole nesters and there are Just so
many holes. With the pugnacity,
ubiquity and proliferation Of the spar
row and startling there will be but one
answer.
The Audubon Society, true ornitholo-
gists, yourself, and many others assume
your position. However, there must be
some, including me. to champion the
cause OF the underbird.
Il could, without compunction, re-
move every startling and sparrow in the
city in order to have the songsters, the
interesting birds, here in town.
An analogous position to that of the
starllngs and sparrows might be that of
those nations the President thinks
should be quarantined. If the starlings
and sparrows can overrun this country
driving out the native birds, so can Ja-
pan overrun China and drive out the
Chinese. Why should we hesitate
to slay the starlings?
Respectfully, B. c."
- *x
Three pictures, in three letters:
picture Of a robin on a limb.
A picture Of starlings bathing.
A picture of slaughter
Take your choice. We take the first
two and believe the writer of the third
letter will, once he has read them.
He really is not as thirsty for starting
blood as he sounds, being a real bird
lover. and friend of Nature, in whose
broad bosom We all rest, in the last
analysis.
II we advocate slaughter, maybe some
body will come along and want to
slaughter us, in our turn, and we would
not like that bit.
Not only tine laws and the Audubon
societies are against any such program,
but common sense as we'll.
We need our pictures of starlings
bathing as we'll as robins on limb.
Divine common sense tells us that
Nature has way Of taking care of all
her children-including us-to the ulti-
mate best advantage of all.
Let us give Mother Nature a chance
and not assume. in the mad pride of
intellectually" to do what she has not
done.
Evening star., 1938-03-01

same debate has occurred before. Tbs
relief workers and those who have inter-
ested themselves In local conditions
ought to know what they are talking
about. But the denomination OF the
past few years Is that no matter how
much money is appropriated, the de-
mand continues unabated and even in
creases as the funds increase. Pitiful
tales Of starvation and suffering are
heard on every hand. Yet there is q
curious lack Of the sort Of tangible eH-
dence that overburdened taxpayers and
the appropriating authorities have Q
right to demand.
The sensible procedure would be an
investigation and report from some au-
thority, the disinterested character Of
which would clothe its findings with
the force of explicit demonstration.
The Brookings Institution should f,ll
the bill. And the findings should be
made known in time to meet the need
by appropriations available for imme-
diate expenditure. The social workers
are being placed in the position now OF
constantly crying wolf. wolf," and the
taxpayers. with that cry always in their
ears have grown skeptical-perhaps en-
tirely too skeptical for their own good.
Evening star., 1938-03-01
A Friend Leaves Us.

When Jules Henry, counselor of the
French Embassy, leaves Washington
during the next few days, to take charge
of the American section Of the Paris
foreign office. q valiant soldier in the
peaceful cause Of Franco-American
arnity will bid US farewell. Continuously
for the past nineteen years. record
approached only by one of his erstwhile
superiors, another Jules, the beloved
Jusserand-M. Henry has been on dip
lomatic duty here. He has survived fve
chef-Ambassadors Juaseraud, Her.
Evening star., 1938-03-01
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWBLL.
EUCLID STREET.

EUCLID STREET.
Dear Sir: It may interest you to
know that on the Sd Of February 4
friend Of yours paid me visit.
HE was a charming fellow with .
most delightful voice.
II heard him as he neared the house,
and peeped from the window to see him.
He was not visible. Later heard
him again, and as looked out saw him
in my neighbor's garden seated on the
low limb of a tree.
"Breathlessly, watched him, and
listened to his glorious heart-cheering
song:
Then there was q flash Of brown and
dusty red against the soft blue sky, and
our friend, the robin, springs first true
herald. had given his glad message and
flown away.
II love your bird and nature stories
and I love your friends: The birds, the
flowers, the sky, the books Of which you
write 50 appreciatively.
Being more or less shut-in, they are
my friends, too.
Il hope you will continue to write for
a long time.
Sincerely, A. N"
@ STREET.
Dear Sir: Since reading your de-
tense of Starlings, have thought you
might be interested in a recent expert
ence Of mine.
"On one of the cold mornings last
month when the garden pool was ap-
parently frozen solid. saw a solitary
startling skirting its edge and pecking
away in search of a drinking place.
Half way around it found a crack
and was busily enlarging 1t when q
friend joined him.
Their combined efforts soon made
real break and they started to bathe as
well as drink.
Immediately others joined them and
soon there were at least dozen crowd
ing and showing at the swimming hole
and a foot or more Of the ice was
broken.
Some would wait their turn and
others would push in ahead, and there
were three or four at time Tapping
away in the icy water. One or two SPAR
rows Joined them, but they came only
Every truly yours,
e. c. s."
y
H STREET.
Dear Sir: Your recent article in favor
Of starlings and sparrows has won, in
my wife, convert. But l could not
change my opinion by using your points
Of praise.
If the startling flies well-what of it?
"The faltering, unseady flight of the
house wren bursting with song even be-
fore alighting is, to me. thousand
times more interesting.
The hotel ledges of which you write
as a charming picture, are, to the con-
trary. a sorry sight.
with no other authority than The
Evening Star and a picture with the
caption. London also has its starting
problem I don't see how one can say
the bird is welcomed in England.
"A very dear friend of mine formerly
a resident of Wuerttemburg, Germany,
Evening star., 1938-03-01

Deserters become spies and get infor-
nation which embarrasses others greatly
and themselves still more. There is
planning for dramatic effect in many
demonstrations, but too often a melan-
choly lack Of dramatic action. The adj
ventures of Johanna Holman and Gum
ther Rumrich are startling but they are
nothing new.
Evening star., 1938-03-01

The defense OF Austria by Chancellor
schuschnigg is another competent. and
courageous demonstration with renewed
question rs to fulfillment. The country
has shown numerous experiments and
q readiness to 60 along, although it is
not easy for . musical nation like Aus
tria to give seldom is heard a discour-
aging word" its full artistic value.
Evening star., 1938-03-01

Invention encounters strange difficulty
as it seeks modern development. Chinese
and Japanese are prouder of the ability
to destroy airplanes than Of skill in
creating them.
Evening star., 1938-03-01

In order to establish policy for his
own government it becomes needful for
Hitler to assume familiarity with large
number of governmental forms and
face the risks popularity ascribed to
versatility.
Evening star., 1938-03-01

Alliances have been formed and will
be formed again, with the usual uncer-
tainty, however, as to which phrases
and clauses are in operation at the mo-
ment.
Evening star., 1938-03-01

enser, claudel. de ID Boulaye and Bon
net. TO an equal number Of Presidents
Of the United etates-Wilson, Harding,
Coolidge, Hoover and Roosevelt-his
credentials were successively submitted,
while to no fewer than six Secretaries of
state-Lansing, Colby, Hughes, Kellogg,
st!mson and Hull-he was required dur
ing recurrent service as Charge dAffaires
Of France to present the republics point
Of view on momentous occasions in
Vulnerable.
With such background of experience
on the palpitating Potomac, 1t Is small
wonder that the seasoned Frenchman,
who quits these shores ON the threshold
of his fftieth year. is famed as 4 Euro
pean who probably knows more about
America than many Americans. Ac-
quainted widely with our public men,
past and present. and equipped with
sympathetic and thorough knowledge of
our virtues as we'll as our failings, 1t is
gratifying to the host Of friends his
bonhomie has won for him to be as
sured that the United States will have
an advocate at court on the Quai
d'Orsay.
As tribute to his contribution to the
ancient cause of Franco American fra
ternity Jules Henry several years ago
was raised to the rank Of Minister while
serving at the Washington Embassy.
His friends in this country are hopeful
and confident that one day they will
welcome him back here as Frances
Ambassador. Meantime they wish him
adieu, bon voyage and au revoir!
Evening star., 1938-03-01
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Boyhood Days

Boyhood DayA
used to long for boyhood days,
But now I note with pain
The cali, through governmental ways,
To be a child again.
I have to mind instructive rule
When would fain relax.
I'm being kept in after school
To solve my income tax.
No problem in arithmetic,
The questions let me skip.
I'm trying to acquire the trick
OF neater penmanship.
Alas, how vainly we recall
Our previous dreams of joy.
1t is no privilege at all
Once more to be q boy.
Evening star., 1938-03-01
Sense.

From the Omaha World-Herald
Yes, people are plenty dumb today; to
be sure, they are. But it must be re-
membered that at one time Noah and
his little bunch were the only ones on
the entire earth who had sense enough
to come in out of the rain.
Evening star., 1938-03-01

It is still considered correct to warn
Japan of future money responsibilities,
and these afford but little consolation in
q crisis.
Evening star., 1938-03-01

One of the effects of war is to make
military passageways which have been
achieved at infinite expense look like
rough going.
Evening star., 1938-03-01

A system of insurance for naval and
military secrets might be desirable if
it could be guaranteed as reliable.
Evening star., 1938-03-01
Farm Bill.

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
A Georgia Congressman stayed with
the new farm bill for go pages, but had
to quit. He has the authors assurance
that 1t turns out happily.
Evening star., 1938-03-01

despite the fact that many Of the Re-
publicans in CongressHand Gov. Aiken
Of vermont-have sneered ct the Com.
mittse "a Program.
Evening star., 1938-03-01

The assurance of Assistant Secretary
Charles Edison that our Navy secrets
must be kept associates a valued name
with a valued purpose.
Evening star., 1938-03-01

As Austria studies events, she seems
always to discover that she is on the
verge of a new kind of trouble.
Evening star., 1938-03-01
Prices.

From the Albuquerque Journal
Prices aren't high enough. Washing
ton says. Just as always, they're high
enough when you buy and too low when
you sall.
Evening star., 1938-03-01

Books which describe the actual service
OF warfare are costing more. So is the
actual service itself.
Evening star., 1938-03-01
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the use Tor republication of all news dispatches
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All rights of publication of special dispatches
herein also are reserved.
Evening star., 1938-03-01
Modest Worth,

We often wonder, mid complaint
OF things We don't deserve,
Why good men Oft have hearts 20 faint
And crooks have 80 much nerve.
Evening star., 1938-03-01
For . Change.

Bill Bings is brave and kind and wise.
To lead an honest life he tries.
Midst 80 much scandal going round,
Let's mention it with Joy profound.
Evening star., 1938-03-01
Economy.


IT wonder why Paris fashions went
back to abbreviated skirts?"
Paris needs the money" replied Miss
Cayenne; "and one way to get it is to
cut down on the material without reduc-
ing the price"
Evening star., 1938-03-01
PlanfYour
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Evening star., 1938-03-01

my native speech seems meaningless
to you." said Hi Ho, the sage Of China
town. II am still seeking IN interpreter
who can oblige me with clear definition
of some OF your favorite phrases, such as
'hotch-cha cha"
Evening star., 1938-03-01
Gratitude.

"Are republics ungrateful?"
mot q bit Of it," answered Senator
Sorghum. THAT idea got spread around
by people. with exaggerated ideas OF
what's owing to them"
Evening star., 1938-03-01

"Dar ain nuflin' wrong about money"
said Uncle Eben, "'ceppin' DIST It's liable
70 wander OF an ut into bad company"
Evening star., 1938-03-01

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Evening star., 1938-03-01

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Evening star., 1938-03-01

Jud Tunkins says scandal is to the in
tellect what jazz Is to the ear.
Evening star., 1938-03-01
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y X X
II Senator Burton X. Wheeler of Mon
tana had not already broken definitely
with the Roosevelt administration, his
speech to the Boston Bar Association in
Boston Saturday night burned all the
bridges behind him. The Montana Sen
ator commented that he did not belong
to the economic royalists, and that none
of his children had married into eco
nomic royalist families reference to
the marriage of son Of President Roose-
velt to one of the Du Points. 1--WE never
run an insurance business" he added,
referring to the activities OF James
Roosevelt.
Wheeler, known always as progress
sive of progressives, took the leading part
in the fight made against the Presidents
court bill last year, although he was inn
portuned by New Dealers to cast in with
them in this fight. His disaffection had
a great deal to do with the ultimate de-
feat of the court expansion program put
forward by the President. The ad-
ministration has determined to take his
measure the next time he comes up for
reelection, which will be in 1910.
Wheeler, apparently, is going to fight
back all the way, and he is rough an
tagonist, as he has shown in the past.
In press conference in Boston, he took
a shot at the idea Of third term for
President Roosevelt, saying that he
would be defeated if he should seek
again to become President.
X
Out in Chicago today the Glenn Frank
Committee on Program for the G. o. p.
is tackling the job of drafting recon-
mendations to be submitted later to the
Republican National Committee. Frank,
who has been discussed at times as a
possible standard bearer for the Re-
publican party In 1910, has IN opportu.
nifty there to make himself . reputation.
Evening star., 1938-03-01
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WASHINGTON, ID. C.
The Washington times., 1938-05-23
Is Years Ago
In The Times

News in the Times Of May 2Ss
1879
The District Sunshine and Com
munity Society met at the Raleigh
Hotel today and discussed alley
conditions in the District. Miss
Claude wilkins also spoke on kin
dergarten conditions in the Dis
trict. Musical numbers were given
by Miss Laura Collision, Miss Eliz.
abeth Newton Collision and Mrs.
Gay.
Central Camp No. Is, 1918, in
stalled last night in the Modern
Woodmen of America, elected the
following officers: ]. w. Booze.
consul: J. w. Sutherin, vice con-
sui; Luther A. White, adviser; C.
w. Jones. banker; A. H. Jaeger.
clerk, and J. L. Coker, escort.
Sergt. J. B. Cornwell, who has
been stationed in the MetropoH-
tan Police detail at Anacostia, has
been transferred to No. Z precinct
in Georgetown, which Is also neRs
his home. v
The Washington times., 1938-05-23
Tokomo ToIent
Tiny Tots to Dance
In ReL,ieIU

Children ranging in age from
3 to 16 years will take part in
'"Takoma Talent of 1885," q dance
review to be presented by pupils
Of Miss Thelma Carey, May a. at
8 p. m, at Paul Junior His h
School.
In the troupe will be tiny tots
from 3 to S years old, who have
been trained to do their first steps
in tap dancing.
The program will be varied by
solos and class work in tap, bal
let, toe and acrobatic dancing
The dances were composed and
arranged by Miss Carey, one OF
the city's youngest dancing teach"
er8.
Proceeds from admissions will
be used for the new library Of the
Whittier School.
The presentation is being spon.
sored by the Whittier Parent.
Teachers Association, officers OF
which are: Mrs. w. H. Sea-
uuist, president; Mrs. Kenneth
Footer, first vice president; Miss
Elsie E. Green. principal and Sec
ond vice president, and Mrs. F..
Arthur Oehm, recording secretary.
The Washington times., 1938-05-23
CIVIC GROUPS.
|STUDY RESULT.
OF PLEBISCITE.
Seek Voice in Naming
Aliens Successor
BY A. J. DRISCOLL
Citizens Associations Editor

Citizens Associations Editor
Citizens of the District are still
anxiously awaiting results of the
hearings held before the House
Judiciary Committee at the Capt.
toll last week, on the question Of
District suffrage. Discussion of
the recent plebiscite, in which
)95, 900 votes were cast, continues
to be the leading topic of CONVEX
sation among voteless residents Of
this city wherever a group gathers.
The Mid-City Association at its
meeting this week will receive a
comprehensive report of the vot-
ing conducted at the Thomson
School, by George e. Warren, pre-
cinct chairman.
JAMESON TO REPORT
Paul E. Jameson, president Of
Burroughs, will report to his group
on efforts being made by his exec
utive committee, to interest PreSi-
dent Roosevelt in authorizing a
referendum to afford the people
an opportunity to aid in the Selec-
ton Of a successor to Commts-
Sioner George E. Allen.
Georgetown Association will
hold an unusual open house and
guest event meeting tonight, to
which special invitations have
been issued to other organizations
to attend, including the Progress
sive Citizens Association of
Georgetown, Georgetown Business
mems Associations, Georgetown
Garden Club, the Evermay Club
and Children's House Organiza-
ton.
Ronald F. Lee, of the National
Park Service, will tell Of impend-
ing. restoration of the old Chesa-
Ipeake and Ohio Canal as recres'
ton center.
Senator Arthur Capper will be
guest speaker at the thirtieth an
niversary banquet Of Rhode Island
Avenue Citizens Association,
wednesday night, in Sherwood
Presbyterian Church Hall.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Following are the associations
listed to meet this week:
Neutrality-suspicious., st. Johns
Church Parish Hall; Mid-City,
Thomas School; North Capitol,
Mckinley High School; Society Of
Natives, Washington Club; Trim
idad, Wheatley School; Advanced
from May 80, 49,.
WedneSday-Rhode Island Ave
nue., thirtieth annual dinner, Sher-
wood Presbyterian Sunday School
building, Twenty-second Street
and Rhode Island Avenue North
east, Z p. m.
Thursday night-Conduit Road,
Palisades Field House.
Friday night - Anacostia, Ana
costa High School.