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Evening star., 1938-12-10
THIS AND THAT
By Charles +. Tracetpeu.

Going stale is an old athletic term. but
it has its application In music, too.
Especially in music listening, which
may be overdone easily at the phono-
graph.
This is a warning which new purchas-
ers at this season ought to take to heart.
"Never overdo" might have been en-
graved over the temple quite as pointedly
as Know Thyself."
1t is easy to listen ones self into q
musical maze, whence all musical per-
spective is lost, and sounds become Just q
welter.
The newcomer to the whirling turn
table should realize that he Is facing .
situation which never occurred in the
old days when concert halls were tho
only way of getting orchestral music, in
particular.
Even the most ardent lover of music
seldom went to more than dozen con-
certs in a season.
That way, music could not be overdone.
The radio, and now the revived phono-
graph, offer everybody the possibility OF
listening to more music than Is good
for one
How much music is good for one?
There cannot be a definite answer.
The small child forced to practice the
piano will say that any amount Of music
whatsoever is too much.
A music critic must have the digestion
OF a musical ostrich; the young man
who expects to be a virtuoso on the vio-
lin must be willing to spend countless
hours at practice.
Young people who love to dance will
not find many hours of listening too
much for them, nor will they become
tired of music, because they do a great
deal of dancing
kAtA
An average music lover, on the other
hand, is not critic, although sometimes
| he may think he is.
He is not genius, hence incessant
| practicing is not essential, any more than
inceSsant listening. Nor does he dance
| perhaps.
He loves music. and likes to have it in
the air around him, and its benedictions
in his mind and heart at all times
| Music does not exist only at the time OF
performance or hearing. No, the strains
OF some old melody sound out in the
silent places of the mind at strange
hours, and in curious ways. There is nc
| putting finger on when they will come
or how 60. Longfellow said it when he
spoke of song being found in the heart
OF friend. There is no telling. That
is one of the factors which helps make
1t great and desirable.
But music is fragile thing.
1t cannot be played to death, as the
Evening star., 1938-12-10
Believes Religious Group
Overstepped Bounds.

10 the Goltor OF The Star.
Having attended for the past three
years the meetings under the sponsorship
of the Committee on Religious Life in
the Nations Capital feel must voice
an objection. Just why the entire meet
ings Of such cause should be turned
into front in favor of particular
religious sect is far from understandable.
True, it is perfectly proper to render
sympathy for the oppressed everywhere.
but the wholesale condemnations uttered
by the speakers against particular gov
ernments and countries cannot possibly
enhance religion in the Nations Capital.
The Christian representatives should
speak their parts as Christians-not with
good intentions and little foresight.
RALPH EDWARDS.
December g.
Evening star., 1938-12-10
. Unfinished Business

Few cases more confusing In their
implications have arisen under the
much controverted Labor Relations
Act than that involving yesterdays
recommendation by trial examiner
in Pittsburgh.
In brief, the recommendation was
that an employer, having a closed
shop contract with an A. F. L union
should reinState a discharged en-
ploye who belonged to the A. F. L.
union but had apparently been seek
ing to rally favor for a rival C. I. o.
union. In Justification of the dis
charge, the company accused the
man of inefficiency and interference
with other employees; the trial ex-
aminer claimed the action was taken
because of the mans activity in be-
half of the C. @.
The anomalous aspect of the situa-
ton lies in the fact that the A. F. L.
union had won a Labor Board elec-
ton and had been certified as the
sole bargaining agent for the plant
involved. And the employe involved
was a member in good standing of
the A. F. L. union despite his appar-
ent efforts to undermine this organi-
zation in favor OF the rival group.
Yet the board is now placed in the
position where, if its findings as to
cause of discharge are correct, it
apparently. has no choice but to ex-
tend protection to the employe in
exercising his right to prefer one
union to another, even though such
preference is disturbing to employer
employe relationships established in
orderly manner.
OF course, the board itself has not
passed upon the findings and the
recommendations of its trial exam
iner. Some escape from the perplex-
ing situation may be found. That it
should have arisen, however, even
though in only a single instance,
gives rise to further belief that most
careful thought should be given to
possibilities of clarifying the act in
such way as to smooth the course of
labor relations rather than compli-
cate it.
And even more cogent, perhaps, are
the doubts such situation occasions
as to the wisdom of the closed
shop. For in its simplest aspects
this case revolves around nothing
more than the human habit of
changing ones mind about a pref
erence among unions. Certainly If
organized labor is to be a democratic
instrument and to serve it's truest
purpose then it cannot justifably in
itself foster the erection of barriers
to full freedom of association, self
organization. and designation of rep
resentatives of their own choosing"
Evening star., 1938-12-10

expression has 1t, without bunting the
precious edge.
It cannot be listened to, necessarily,
without causing revulsion.
This idea is applicable to both radio
and phonograph, but particularly to the
latter, we think.
People have worked up ways to protect
themselves from overhearing, in regard
to the omnipresent radio receivers. They
read. or they talk, or they switch from
one station to the other. In extreme
cases they 60 to other parts Of the house,
or even to sleep, to wake up when the set
stops.
All Of these are sure proofs Of the
essential sanity Of the American people.
When the music lover comes to the
modern phonograph, with its beauty of
tone and wonderful recordings, he may
find himself tempted both beyond his
pocketbook and his musical capacity,
He Will f1nd that unrestrained listen
ing to records, both in booths and on his
own machine, tends to make him grow
stale.
The best solution Of this dilemma,
winch is real one to certain tempera-
ments, is to devise q studied plan of
purchase and use.
He may find that he cannot easily get
away" with listening to music every day
| in the week.
He may be Of a nature which needs
some such regimentation as the concert
fhQt &c ho R~l t.
for him to listen to his machine not
every day, but four times a week, let
us say.
He may discover that this way he en-
! JOYS what he has more than If he tried
to listen every spare moment.
Ones pocketbook takes care of any
tendency to overpurchase, but if 1t does
not, then sensible plan may be worked
out IN regard to this phase, too.
1t is possible to draw up, in advance,
a determined plan, and to stick to it.
Certain composers may be chosen, and
a regular scheme of requirement of their
works made in the beginning.
| Even such a plan should not be ad-
hered to If it causes undue pain to the
musical temperament If it can be en-
dured. however, it will help solve many
| problems.
ANY thought given to helping prevent
ones self from going stale on music is
we'll worth while. 1t preserves the fine
white surface OF the emotions, 50 that
sounds have some chance to present
themselves in ordered fashion. Since
music is or at least ought to be, a Sc
quence Of ordered sounds, we have here
the real secret of musical appreciation
Haphazard purchase will not do; some set
plan is the key, both as to composers
and frequency Of purchase, as well as
listening.
Evening star., 1938-12-10

Arlington Civic Federation that row
houses have no place in Arlington
County"
Those that already are there, de-
spite civic sentiment, cannot be torn
down. Their existence is literally a
mistake in the opinion Of civic lead
ers who envision Arlington as a fine
suburban community Of high-class
detached homes on attractively land
scaped sites.
Erection Of additional row houses
may be legally possible in the face
of hostile public opinion, but obvious
ly no permits for them should be
issued until all legal questions are
finally settled.
Evening star., 1938-12-10

SIDE OF the Powhatan Hotel, around the
parking lot at Eighteenth and G., in the
cutters on Eighteenth from K to F.
streets, all this in the better" part of
the city.
The Star in Mondays issue mentioned
score OF accidents, but there were a
hundred times as many sprains, bruises
ana Wrerthed backs and thousands of
strained tempers. The fact that the CITY
has no excuse for incompetence in meet
ing an emergency is no reason why
occupants Of hotels, business houses.
apartments and private homes should
not shovel snow.
December /. JOHN FIELD
Evening star., 1938-12-10
Three Hundred Years
Ago and Now

1ASU anu GNOW
To the Editor Of The Star:
Nearly 300 years ago the inhabitants of
Maine petitioned Oliver Cromwell against
projected change in their government.
The details Of the particular change that
then impended are now of little moment,
but would not the reasoning then ad-
vanced be wholesome food for thought
even today?
They averred that:
changes cannot reduce things
from 1mpossibilities, to make things of
such as are not, to be-" How about it?
&c changes In these times may
prove dangerous, where discontented
Spirits wait for such opportunities -"
How about it?
80 changes are apt to Inihilate,
unleSSe they prove much for the bet
ter 80. How about it?
Can 1t be that the recent elections in
dicate that some of our people today are
rediscovering truths well known in Amer
lea in 1856. ROBERT F.. WOOD,
November 10.
Evening star., 1938-12-10
Thinks Voters Forgot
Roosevelt Aid,

To the Editor Of The star:
This election the farmers forgot what
President Roosevelt has done to help
them dispose Of their bumper crops Of
wheat. corn. tobacco, cotton and butter.
Secretary Wallace's department has
loaned over cents per pound on
7000,0 900 bales of cotton. America can
not use half Of the $4,000, ,000-bale crop
for which Senator Cotton Ed" Smith
wants loan Of II cents per pound.
Foreign tramp steamers are transport
ing cotton from New Orleans to Liver
pool or Havre for 43 cents per 100
pounds, yet buyers with money are
scarce. So Secretary Wallace will have
to let the new Republicans get their
fingers burned trying to please the
farmers. JOHN RlGdLES.
Seabrook, Md.
November IL.
Evening star., 1938-12-10

stand united and four square to the
wind in advocating as firmly today
as at any time in their history the
indestructible principles which Mag
ma Charta typif1es.
Mr.. Eden's admonition that the
need Of the hour is for free men to
recognize the situation with which
the totalitarian menace confronts
them and to resolve to be firm in
meeting that challenge is timely. 1t
will strike a responsive chord in
American hearts.
Evening star., 1938-12-10
important Elements
Of Feminine Charm

A graceful carriage, q soft, well-mod-
ulated voice, clothes not expensive, but
wisely selected to suit your natural
style-these are important factors of
feminine charm. Correct care Of the
face, hands and hair is important. All
Of these and other elements Of beauty
are discussed on a simple, accurate fact
basis In the booklet BEAUTY AND
CHARM, prepared by our Washington
Information Bureau for feminine readers.
Ten cents in coin will bring you 0 CODY.
Send in your order today.
Evening star., 1938-12-10
Requirements for LAWYERS

Inc actlOn OF the United States
District Court in adopting its own
revised rule for admission to the bar
can be regarded as nothing less than
an open break with the Court of APP
peals on the important question OF
raising legal standards. It is dis
tinctly unfortunate that the parties
to this controversy have not been
able to reach an agreement-unfor-
tunate for prospective lawyers and
for Washington, which is faced now
with the prospect of having two
classes of lawyers, one eligible to
practice in both courts and the other
only in the District Court.
That such a situation should have
been brought about in the Nations
Capital is the more deplorable when
one considers that the disagreement
is essentially one of method, not OBJ
jective, because all parties are or
should be interested in the same
goal-the erection of standards de-
signed to broaden the general educa-
tional background Of lawyers with
out placing unreasonable obstacles
in the way of those who must secure
their educations after working hours.
The only other possible reason for
stringent pre-legal educational re-
quirements would be to close the field
Of law to large number of potential
competitors, and it is safe to say no
reasonable lawyer or judge would
tolerate such step.
The admission rules of the two
courts now differ in several respects,
but the most important distinction
relates to the kind of education a
person must have had before he can
study law and be admitted to the bar.
The appellate court rule provides for
two years Of pre-legal work in col
lege or university approved by the
Association of Schools and Colleges
of the Middle States and Maryland.
To that there is no alternative, and
1t is generally conceded that such
rule, after becoming effective, will
drive the so-called evening law
schools out of existence.
The District Court rule, on the con-
trary, is more flexible, and follows
the line of recommendation made
recently by the District Bar Associa-
ton. 1t requires two years of pre-
legal work in a college or university
approved by the local court, and also
offers two important alternatives
one, that person lacking the formal
education may comply with the rule
by presenting certificate from such
college or university that he has
the equivalent of such education,
and, two, by passing an examination
given under supervision of the court
and bar association to ascertain
whether he has the equivalent of the
formal education.
There is no valid reason to suppose
that the District Court will not be
vigilant in enforcing the provisions
of it's rule, and, assuming that to be
the case, there is every reason to be-
lieve its requirements, without sacri-
f1cing any real educational advan-
tage, are more equitable than those
of the higher tribunal. That is espe-
cially true in city like Washington
where there are many mature men
and women in the Government
service who desire to study law,
and whose general educational back
ground is equal or superior to that of
the average college sophomore
although they may not have had the
two years of formal academic work
required by the Court of Appeals.
Evening star., 1938-12-10
Says Heart Of Humanity
Broken In Germany.

TO th0 Editor 6K The Bt6t:
It is. indeed, most unfortunate that
the one who signs himself "One Mans
Opinion" learns from tho recent events
in Germany only that . "few broken
windows" were the result Of the mob ter
rorism displayed by the hired hoodlums
Of Nazi Germany. Little does he Cor
she) realize that not alone were windows
broken, but the hearts OF all humanity,
attuned through countless centuries with
the hope that civilization might eliminate
the hate and greed which actuated this
most recent display Of barbarian.
SAM SCHWARTZ.
OAcnrNhnp
Evening star., 1938-12-10
Shooting Stors
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Studied independence

Studied Independence.
II really don't care for boom.
Go not want anything done.
Though I'm in the hands Of my friends,
I'm scarcely favorite son."
Such modest assertions as these
In joyous abundance resound,
When the day wears a smile
And it's quite good while
Ere the time of convention comes
round.
II meant what I said at the start
OF course feel grateful to YOU
Since you really insist accept,
What else can a patriot do?"
And then mid the echoing cheers,
Methought heard somebody say,
eff you want things lot,
Just pretend you do not,
And perhaps they'll start coming your
way"
Evening star., 1938-12-10

Prince Georges County is to petit
ton the State Legislature for fifteen
more policemen, nearly doubling the
present force. It is not so much how
many in this case, however, as
what sort.
Evening star., 1938-12-10
December 6.
Offers Suggestion for
Pedestrian Control.
To the Editor Of The Star

To the Editor Of The Star:
In the controversy going on about traf-
fic rules I offer the following suggestions:
l. Why could not letters appear above
the lights, that is, "P" for pedestrian
above the go" on the green light, and
"T" above the green light on Go" for
traffic?
It might save lives.
JULIA Z. LEE.
DAcenfer
Evening star., 1938-12-10
December 8,
No Excuse for Not
Removing Snow.

NV EXCUES IOT NOV
Removing Snow.
10 the Editor Of The Star:
It showed Thursday, November "a.
On Wednesday, November 80, As I went
to work saw glaze of ice and snow on
all corners at Thirtieth and Porter streets
NV. A woman with a cane was walking
In the middle of the street to avoid slip
perry walks. There was ice at the curbs.
at crossings, and especially at bus stops.
Walks were untouched and icy along
the Zoo grounds on Connecticut avenue.
There was also ice on walks and curbs
at K and Eighteenth streets, on the north
Evening star., 1938-12-10

Overheard remark from one to an
other of the several Congressman
on that Florida junket: please
pass the sugar"
Evening star., 1938-12-10
All Other States and Canada.
Member of the Associated Press

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the use for republication OF all news dispatches
credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein
AL rights of publication OF special dispatches
herein also are reserved
Evening star., 1938-12-10
Archives.

Archives.
"You can't always Judge politician by
his campaign text book"
NO" answered Senator Sorghum, 'but
you could find out lot that's interesting
and important by getting look at his
check book"
prosperity" said Hi Ho, the sage Of
Chinatown, "is something that certain
eminent politicians announce as evidence
that they approve of the administra-
tion."
Yet to Come.
Who cares though north winds feebly
blow,
And skies look down in sullen rage2
At present it's enough to know
We haven't passed the blizzard stage.
Evening star., 1938-12-10
Yet to Come.
Useful.

Useful.
THAT man makes great many mis-
takes" said one Government employe.
"Yes," answered the other, more than
all the rest of us put together. The
chief keeps him around to have some one
to Jump on and show that he is boss"
Evening star., 1938-12-10
Letters to The Star

Letters to the Editor must bed,
the name and address Of the u7iter.
although the use Of pseudonym for
publication Is permissible. Please be
brief!
Evening star., 1938-12-10

when a man axes me fob advice"
said Uncle Eben, II doesn't throw out
my chest an feel fiattered. De chances
is dat de man who axes fob advice Is
simply goin' aroun' to everybody he
knows tryin' to celebrate hisse1 as i'm
portant,"
Evening star., 1938-12-10
European Difficulties.

Supposing these distinctions fine Of class
Should one day add unto our public
cares,
And Legislatures be called on to pass
Upon each officeholder's love affairs.
Evening star., 1938-12-10

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December 4.
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WASHING TON. d. c.
SATURDAY December 10, 1898
The Washington times., 1938-03-15

Keep your garbage away from
the house Bury the outer can
in the earth. Step-on treader
opens the top. Galvanized inset
can be easily removed for empty
ing.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-05
Rebels Push
Entire Mile
Into Teruel
d riv e Through.
Heavy Snowdrifts
Designed to Cap
ture City in 3 Days

Hendaye, Franco-Spanish Frontier,
Jan. 5.-(AP)-The insurgent high
command announced today it's heavily
reinforced army had smashed forward
more than a mile through heavy
snowdrifts in a new drive designed
to capture Teruel within three days"
The main advance, in freezing cold,
was along the Cerda highway, north
west of Teruel. Further south, the
insurgents also reported important
gains in a sector where two impor-
tant positions were seized during the
night.
At dawn the attack-new phase in
the insurgent counter offensive which
tegan eight days ago-was pressed
with renewed fury. Incurgent heavy
artillery, manned by shivering gun
ners, opened a heavy barrage along
the 12-mile front which is the field
of the civil wars greatest battle.
A Barcelona communiquc noted q
series of attacks in the north, but said
they were all repulsed. Snow was
(ContinGed on Page TwoI
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-05
DAIRY FARMING BAN
WOULD HURT STATE
Provision of Group Control
Bill Commented on by
State College
Daily Dispatch Bureaus
VuH I'm Cir. VATnIfnH ffnfn

Raleigh, Jan. ga crop control bill
which would prevent Southern farm
ers from devoting land taken out of
other crops to dairy farming would
he distinctly a blow to North Caro-
lima farmers, figures compiled by
State College agricultural experts
show.
These figures, based on records of
8O1 demonstration farms in 145 west
ern North Carolina counties, lying
largely in the Tennessee Valley area,
show that dairy farms produce a
much higher average labor income
than do farms of almost any other
class.
The average labor income from the
dairy farms on which statistics were
gathered reached $9595.73 per year, a
figure exceeded only by poultry farms,
which produced an average labor in
come Of $1,O20,30. Tobacco farms re.
ported an average labor income o.
$500. 12;g truck and fruit farms $645
Continued on Page TWo.)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-05

Shanghai, Jan. 5.-(AP)-Japanest
authorities announced today they had
taken over all Chinese government
functions in the International city of
Shanghai and other territory occupied
by the Japanese armies.
A final step in Japan's drive for
dominance was projected censorship
of news dispatches. Japanese officials
were said to have notified cable COM
panies that Japanese censo.s were
moving in to prevent leakage of mill
tary information to Chinese.
For more than a month, dispatches
had been free from interference. Chi
nese had maintained some censorship
until the fall of Shanghai.
The disclosure that CENSORSHIP
would be imposed came shortly afte-
Japanese officials raised what fore
ign authorities termed grave issue
by threatening action in the interna-