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Evening star., 1939-11-06

The white -throated sparrows are re-
turning now, SO be on the watch for
them.
They are on their way to the south,
but some of them will stay here, If they
find food placed out for them
They left Canada, their breeding
grounds, in small bands, intent on find
ing the warmer weather to the south.
This SOUTH for a white-t throat, the
most popular name, may we'll be the
District of Columbia, or nearby Mary
land or Virginia.
1t was interesting to watch pair OF
these fine birds fly into rose vine,
against which all last winter feeding
station had been placed
Were these sparrows which had en-
joyed previous hospitality there?
They sat on the vine, exactly where
the feeder had been, and tilted back and
forward
They kept looking down at the exact
spot where the small wooden structure
had been fixed.
1t was impossible for observers not to
believe that these birds were waiting.
They were waiting for their feeding
station to materialize out of thin air!
Patiently they perched, like most crea-
lures of pure nature, waiting for some
thing to happen.
In mans self-made world, it is pop
ular saying that it is no use to wait for
things to happen, that you must make
them happen for yourself.
The birds know better.
There they were, just in from Mani
toba or Massachusetts, looking for food
at exactly the right place ih MARYLAND!
Surely, there was something thrilling
In that.
And it is pleasant to be able to relate
that the faithful creatures were not dis
appointed.
They flew away of course, but Just
few feet, when seed was placed out for
them, but pretty soon, after the back
door was shut, they flew over to the vine,
and then fell to work on the seed
No sooner had they begun than their
humble relatives, the English sparrows,
flew in and mixed with them on the
ground.
1t was not long before bright cardi-
nal found the feeding place, with its
long swinging canes of the rose forming
a sort of roof.
The Whlte-throat is liz inches long,
somewhat larger than an English SPAR
row.
1t is rusty brown, on its upper parts,
with black streaks, and white and gray
underneath
The head has white stripe, but it is
the white on the throat, just beneath
the bill, which distinguishes this bird.
Whlte-throated sparrow is the popular
Evening star., 1939-11-06
Riqhtwurd in Mexico

In preparation for the election next
year which will name a successor to
Lazaro Cardenas, now approaching
the end of his six-year term as Presi-
dent, the Mexican Revolutionary
party (PRM), in convention, is draft
ing platform which will comprise
new six-year plan setting objec-
tives for the next presidential term.
What the specific points in that
program will be has not yet been
announced, but an indication of the
direction in which they will be pro-
jected is provided by the preamble
to the platform, which reveals per-
ceptible, if none too reliable, shift
to the right. This trend is not SO pro-
nounced, however, as to indicate that
the Socialistic objectives toward
which Cardenas has striven have
been abandoned.
At least on the face of it's action
the PRM convention has put itself
on record in favor of moderation in
the social and economic reforms
which have created a storm south
of the Rio Grande since Cardenas
came into office in 1884. The ten
dency to apply the brakes should not
be mistaken for remuneration of Car
denas' radical program, but rather
a slowing down in response to rightist
temper throughout the country.
During the past five years Mexico
has made vast gains from the stand
point of socialized economy. In some
instances the changes have gone far
beyond Mexico's capacity to keep
step. The country needs to catch up,
so to speak, with the reforms which
have already been effected. So that,
barring one of those unforeseen up
heavals which have marked Mexican
history at various periods, the next
six years should see a consolidation
of MeXicoS internal situation and an
effort toward reconciliation of en-
bittered factions.
To an important extent this will
depend upon the personal DISPOSE
tions of the man who is elected Presi-
dent next year, just as the course
pursued the past six years was the
result of the purely personal inclina-
tions of Lazaro Cardenas, who, when
he was nominated in 1888 by the
Gales dominated machine, appeared
to be nothing more than another
but more sincere-politico. There
was no hint that Cardenas was
actually to begin to work the vast
socio-economic changes set forth in
the six-year plan.
Now there is scarcely a tangible
clue to the personal inclinations
of the two candidates-Gen. Manuel
Avila Camacho for Cardenas' PRM
and Gen. Juan Andreu Almazan for
the conservative independents. Avila
Camacho was minister of national
defense in Cardenas' cabinet, but has
kept quite silent until recently, when
his speeches began to show a leaning
toward social peace rather than the
class struggle of recent years. Gen.
eral Almazan, erstwhile chief of mill
tary operations in the State of Nuevo
Leon, has built up . formidable
Evening star., 1939-11-06
ARLINGTON Power Plant

Arlington County's referendum on
the proposal to issue $1,475,OOO in
bonds to set up county-oWned elec-
trio power distribution system will
hold the spotlight in tomorroW's elec-
ton as far as Northern Virginia is
concerned. The debate over the
power question has overshadoWed all
others in the campaign and its out
come is Of more vital Importance to
every resident of the county than the
success or failure of any individual
candidate.
The vote will climax a fight that
has been brewing for years. Because
of the unusual setup in Arlington,
the county is fertile field of munich
pal power advocates. A small por-
ton of it is serviced by a utility
which charges rates lower than those
charged by the utility that serves
most of the county. The State Cor
poration Commission has declined
to extend the jurisdiction of the COM
pany with the lower rates. Regard
less of the soundness of the reasons
for rates discrepancies and terri
torial divisions, most consumers are
interested only in results. If they
have to pay more for their electricity
than neighbors in nearby communi-
ties, they are apt to be willing to lend
an ear to those who believe they can
lower the power bills.
Lower rates and even lower taxes
are the chief arguments of the mu-
nicipal power advocates Incident
ally they also claim they will be able
to furnish better street lighting,
eliminate expensive holding COM
pany control, obtain some revenue
from temporary residents who pay
no direct taxes and show a saving
on interest because of the high credit
rating of Arlington. AS concluding
argument concerning the feasibility
of the plan, the advocates point to
the successful operation of Culpeper's
municipal system.
Opponents claim a municipal
power enterprise would be a specu-
lative undertaking for Arlington.
They assert that the plan is based
on an engineering survey made two
years ago which is obsolete because
Of subsequent county growth and
Evening star., 1939-11-06
A STRONGER Nuyv

Shortly after the enactment of
the new Neutrality Act, Chairman
Vinson of the House Committee on
Naval Affairs announced that Con-
greSS will be asked next January to
appropriate $1,3OO,OOOOOO for a naval
construction program designed to
increase by one-fourth the present
tonnage of our Navy, The timing
of Mr.. Wilson's statement may have
been a coincidence, but the signifi-
canoe Of the nearly concurrent items
of news will not be lost on certain
foreign observers of the American
scene. The naval expansion plans
will give pause to international
schemers who may have nurtured a
wishful thought that the United
States, by voluntarily abandoning
some of its maritime privileges under
international law, is exhibiting signs
of faint t-heartedneSS.
This Nation is neither weak -kneed
nor foolhardy. In it's desire to avoid
ENHANCEMENT in other peoples wars,
it has decided to forego the exercise
of some of its rights on the seas.
With international laW-breakers on
the loose in other parts of the globe,
America is taking sensible precau-
tions against accidental involve
ment in the imbroglio. But we are
ready instantly to resist a deliberate
attack upon us from any quarter.
Our degree of resistance will depend
not alone upon our moral cour-
age, but also upon our physical
resources. Our national defenses
unfortunately are not what they
should be at such a time of
world stress as that existing today.
Being inherently peace loving peo-
Pile, we are inclined to give insuffi-
clent attention to implements of
war when all is we'll with the world,
hence national emergencies usually
find us inadequately prepared to
fight.
Today, with totalitarianism march,
ing against Europe's democracies
and threatening other continents,
the United States is taking belated
but firm steps to reinforce its Army
and Navy. According to Mr.. Vinson,
the next Congress will consider a
program calling for ninety-five new
war vessels and about 2,400 addition
al naval planes. Included will be
three aircraft carriers, eight cruisers,
fifty-tWo destroyers and thirty-two
submarines. In addition, there will
be provision for thirty-one nom
combatant auxiliary vessels. Sup
plementing our airplanes will be
thirty-six lighter-than-air ships,
mostly of the blimp type.
The Navy must be materially
strengthened "in the light of world
conditions" Representative Vinson
pointed out. Our sea power, existing
and authorized, probably could pro-
tect the continent against a single
Well-armed invader, but defense eX-
perts declare it would be inadequate
to meet a combination of attacking
forces. The American people will
approve whatever investment is nee
essary to afford reasonable security
from invasion by any powers which
might~seek to gang up" against the
American continent.
Evening star., 1939-11-06

political machine in his bailiwick and
will count upon widespread support
from reactionary elements, particu-
larly if, as Cardenas has promised, an
entirely free election is held without
the usual trimmings of violence and
administration control of voting.
Evening star., 1939-11-06
Representative Dies Denies
Making Statements.

To the Editor of The Star:
I have just read in Sundays Star the
statement of Richard L. Stokes that I
made certain claims with reference to
the achievements of the committee.
do not know by what authority Mr..
Stokes quotes me as making these claims.
Mr. Stokes talked to me few minutes
upon one occasion, but never made
these claims to him or to any. one else.
am writing this letter for the pur-
pose Of keeping the record straight.
October 20. MARTIN DIES.
Evening star., 1939-11-06

est OF civic welfare, mutual self-protec-
ton, and Identification of the Nations
Capital, can. by writing their local clubs.
newspapers and Government officials,
demonstrate the interest which this
community has in eliminating an out
moded remnant in the zoning regulations
OF the horse and buggy days.
INDIGNANT PROPERTY OWNER.
October 25
Evening star., 1939-11-06
Letter From Scots Gives
Facts on Air Raid,


Facts on Air Raid.
To the Editor Of The Star:
A recent letter from my Scot friends,
the Ersklnes, living on the Firth of
Forth, reveals some interesting eyewit.
ness facts of headline news of the Euro
pean war.
I'VE have had our first air raid on the
Forth-the machines flying overhead,
machine guns rattling and anti-aircraft
guns booming. The Germans say they
lost TWO machines, but saw two brought
down and had conclusive information of
another one being shot down only a few
miles away. Once again, therefore, we
have the usual German lie. They have
repeatedly claimed that our aircraft
carrier Ark Royal has been sunk and
now they claim that the cruiser Repulse
(Which was fitted out for the royal tour
to America) was sunk at Scapa Flow
along with the Royal Oak. Again I can
assure you that this is an untruth, for
1 have seen the Repulse several times
since she was supposed to have been
sunk" OF course, dare not say where
l have seen her, but know you can &C.
cept my word for it. We, here, can listen
to German propaganda without fear of
any penalty $50 unlike the banning of
our broadcasts in Germany. You can
therefore imagine our feeling when we
hear OF the sinking of ships which we
know are still af1oat and undamaged and
you can guess how much we subsequently,
believe OF the remainder of the propa-
ganda. ERNEST CHARLES RICK.
November 2.
Evening star., 1939-11-06
Bulgarian Minister COrrects
Error in Star.


To the Editor of The Star:
1 read with interest, as usual the
article in yesterdays Evening Star by
Contalntlne Brown and my atten-
ton was drawn by the figure therein
mentioned as to the number of Ruman-
lans In Bulgaria. I presume that a
typographical error has swollen that
figure from 10000 to 100000. The Sec
ton OF the Timoc Valley which lies
within the boundaries of Bulgaria con-
tains a total area of only 81 square
kllometers and it would hardly be posi-
BILE to accommodate a rural population
with a density at the rate of nearly
$500 per square kilometer.
For your information may recall that
the former prime minister, M. Mouchan-
OIL, in a statement to the press made be-
tore his visit to Bucharest in January.
1884, put the number of Rumanians liv-
ing in Bulgaria as 10000?
D. A. NAOUMOFF,
november 2. Minister of Bulgaria.
Evening star., 1939-11-06
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Evening star., 1939-11-06
Believes Communists Would
Destroy Dies Committee,

TO the Editor Of The Star:
If the Martin Dies committee is put out
of business, credit for it should go to
the (dignif1e6 and deeply intrencred
Communistic influences working in this
country today. HARRY DANIELS.
October ~,
Evening star., 1939-11-06
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Evening star., 1939-11-06

@. I should like a booklet containing
the essential rules of parliamentary
law.-O. N. P.
A. See Page Az of today's Star,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15
Today's Sport Parade
By HENRY McLEMORE United Press Staff Correspondent

| in the New York state boxing rules. My informant said, in sly whisper, he would not be surprised to see Galento rush out at the bell, tackle Louis about the knees after the manner of a safety man tackling a halfback in an open field, and re- duce the heavyweight champion ship fight to free for all on the canvas, with knees, elbows and thumbs brought into play.
 To be honest with you, I doubt this rumor. And for several req sons, the first being that I can- not picture either Galento or his manager, Joe (YuSSel and MusseD Jacobs resorting to such tactics. In his last few fights Galento proved that he wouldn't hurt g. fly, and Jacobs sportsmanship is above question. Especially is Jacobs sportsmanship above question when he knows full well that Galento's knees, thumbs and elbows are too heavily coated with fat to enable them to inf1ict damage on anything more durable than chocolate eclair. For Galento to strike you with his elbow would be the same as being popped with poor cut of side meat
 Another reason for my doubting Galento's mad, insane rush at the sound of the first bell, is that I be- lieve he'll be too-what shall we say?-alarmed, when he finds him. self in the same ring with Louis, and penned in his frightening place by three strands of rope. My guess is that Tony will be brave and bom- bastic until just a few moments be- fore he is summoned to the slaugh- ter, and that he then will disinte- grate with fear just as many of his fellow Louis victims did before him. I have not forgotten King Levinsky's proud boasts-until they dumped him in his corner, sick with fear. I saw Baer and Matte Mann and Car nera and all the rest shake like derelicts when the time actually came for them to walk out and match fists with the dusky boy from Detroit.
 Talk is no good when the bell clangs and there Louis stands the fuse licking toward the dynamite charge in his fists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15

New York, June 15.-(UP)-It has always been my practice before a prizef1ght of any consequence to spend several afternoons of spying along the shady streets that harbor boxing's business. Dressed in cor duroy pants, turtled-necked sweater, and a cap, have my man, Dr. Baker, drive me in trap to those corners and sidewalks where man. agers, trainers, sparring partners, has-beens and never-Weres g. 'er to pass the time of day, apply 1. hot foot and the touch, and demonstrate new methods of delivering right cross.
 It is not so much what one sees at these places where the members of the fancy congregate, as what one hears. From men who keep prop erly cauliflowered ears to the ground night and day one picks up much information, some good, some bad, on fights soon to be held. Right now ears are being kept to the ground i for news of the Joe Louis-Tony Galento brawl, scheduled for the night of June 28.
 The hottest rumor now current is that Galento, knowing he has no chance against the champion in a properly fought. match, plans to take advantage of the "no-foul" clause
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15
Dream Race For College Crews
 Seen In 1942
By HENRY SUPER
United Press staff Correspondent

tOAA.S~& A kSco osNAA OOAACoPOlluCHtJ
 Poughkeepsie, N. r., June 15- (UP)-A dream race, with ten or more crews in the four mile varsity grind, was regarded a distinct pos- sibility for 1922 or 1943 as giant oars- men from seven colleges tapered off training today for Saturdays 41st Poughkeepsie regatta.
 This dream battle-that's all It really is right now-was envisioned by Peter H. Troy, chairman of the local regatta committee who helped bring the rowing classic back to it's feet after 1t was abandoned for one year, in 1883, because of financial conditions.
 Seven crews - Washington, Cali fornia, Navy, Cornell, Syracuse, Wisconsin and Columbia go to the varsity starting line on the Hud- son Saturday afternoon. And next year, Troy said, it's almost certain there will be nine.
 Princeton and Pennsylvania, the latter a regular participant until its withdrawal last year, will row If the committee can furnish them with boat houses.
 Workmen are already blasting a section from the hills down on ''re- gatta row to make room for these structures.
 Nine crews next year would equal the all-time high set in 1881 when Navy hammered through the wind and rain for the casts last varsity victory until another sailor crew came along last year and broke the California Washington strangle hold on the main event.
 With revived eastern interest, Troy pointed out. the next few years may bring additional starters-pos Yale and Harvard.
 Meanwhile six coaches down on the river were trying to figure out way to beat California on Satur- day. The Golden Bears, who lost by a nose to Navy last year. were hve-to-six -avorites today. The Bears will go on the river with six men from the 1889 boat pulling an oar and with the fastest four-mile time trial-18:35 compared with the rec or dof l8:1s set last year by Navy behind them.
 Cornell, the heaviest boat on the river, was second favorite at three- to-one. Navy, with only three of last years men back, was bracketed with Washington at 4--1. Syracuse was l0--1; Columbia l2-1, and you could name your own price on Wis., consin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15
Coskey In Court
 To Meet Charges

Hartford, Conn, June 15.-CUPJ- A superior court hearing was sched- uled today on an action brought by Marty Krompier, manager of Heavyweight Nathan Mann, Ham, den, challenging legality of State Athletic Commissioner Frank s. Koskey's appointment.
 Krompier recently was barred from managing fighters in Con- necticut by Coskey as result of the Al Mccoy Mann fight at Bridge port three weeks ago during which Mann's seconds allegedly broke the boxing rules in aiding their fighter.
 The manager challenged legality of the statutes under which Coskey was appointed, and hence claimed all the commissioners acts were illegal. He asked for an injunction restraining Coskey from enforcing any of his boxing edicts.
 Assistant Attorney General Thom- as Condoy represented Coskey. Att torney Louis Feinmark, Bridgeport, was Krompier's attorney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15
Score by innings: Cleveland go 3-4 New York 000 000 02 0-2

Runs - Hemsley, Hale, Campbell, Chapman, Rolfe. Keller. Error = Hemsley, eHnrich. Runs batted in Webb, DiMaggio, Campbell, Chap man 2. Two base hits-Chapman 2. Sacrifice-Chapman Double plays Neither, Grimes and Trosky; Russo and Crosetti. Left on bases-New York [; Cleveland 9. Bases on balls off Pearson [: off Teller :; off Murphy 1. Struck out-by carlson 6. by Teller 5. Hits-off Pearson, 3 in s innings; off Murphy. 3 in 1-3; off Russo, 0 in 2-3; off Teller, 4 in 8; off Milnar, 1 in 1. Wild pitch Pearson. Winning pitcher-Feller. Losing pitcher-Murphy umpires- Ormsby, Summers and Grieve. Time -2:35. Attendance-11,3 1901.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15
TURCOTTE WINS

West Haven, Conn, June 15.-- CUP-Dick Turcotte, Waterbury welterweight, won the decision over Bobby Cummins, New York, in the feature professional six-round bout heading a pro-amateur boxing card here last night. Both Turcotte and Cummings weighed IA.