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Evening star., 1939-05-16
A Courageous Veto

Again Governor O'Conor of Mary
land has won the gratitude of large
number of Free State citizens by hav-
ing the courage to veto law passed
by the Legislature for a political pur-
pose. The latest measure to feel the
sting of the gubernatorial veto is the
proposal to create threeman board
to supplant the present State en-
ployment commissioner.
Like the bills to legalize pinball
machines in several counties, which
Mr.. OConor vetoed earlier this month
after they were passed at the insist
ence of back home" groups, the job
commissioner measure was backed
by Democratic bloc in the Assembly
apparently intent on ousting a Re-
publican appointee of former Gov
ernor Nice and distributing the
patronage among three deserving
Democrats.
1t was the most controversial pro-
posal before the last session of the
Legislature and was described by
such organizations as the Maryland
League of Women Voters as an "un-
fair and partisan attack on the State
merit system" The Governor main
tanned hands off" policy while the
measure was pending, and undoubt-
edly found himself in an embarras-
sing position after it's passage, be-
cause it was sponsored by his own
floor leader and supported by many
Democrats.
1t is easy to understand, therefore,
why the Governor chose to base his
veto on the claim the job commits
sioner bill might conflict with a new
salary standards act rather than
merely because it was basically un-
sound legislation. Many may regret
that he pulled his punches" by Civ
Ing such reason and even went fur
ther by saying he was not repudiat-
ing the legislators who voted for the
bill, or rejecting upon their motives.
Whatever his official reasons, the
Governor evidently recognizes unde-
sirable legislation and spikes it. Fur
thermore his suggestion that the
newly-created legislative council
study possible changes for improve
ment of the employment office is a
sound one.
Evening star., 1939-05-16
Headache

Headache is universal complaint
nowadays. There probably was a
time, aeons ago, when nobody's skull
was split with pain. But the golden
age OF cranial ease and comfort dis
appeared when the human species
began to think. Before that unde-
termined date no brain ever had
been troubled with suffering.
1t follows, logically enough, that
the present generation must be no
tably intelligent and sensitive. If
living men and women are particu-
larly addicted to headache, the ex-
planation may be found in their
superior mental and neural capacity.
Physicians say that the tension of
modern existence has a deleterious
effect upon the average individual.
1t works havoc, they agree, upon
geniuses.
Thomas de Quincy, famous for his
confessions of an English Opium
Eater was case in point. Migraine
was responsible for the drug habit,
which, toward the end Of his career,
he "outgrew." Similarly, the poet
philosopher, Samuel Taylor Cole
ridge, immortal for his Ancient
Mariner" was victim of a narcotic
to which he had recourse when driven
nearly mad with hemicrania. Both
Charles Darwin and Thomas Henry
Huxley, celebrated expounders of
evolution, were plagued with head
Evening star., 1939-05-16
A New Industry

1ndustrialists who feel that trade Is
dead, that business could hardly be
worse, and that the country is on the
verge of ruin should take heart. The
Department of Commerce is on the
Job, developing new businesses to re-
place old wornout ones too sick to
revive, and once again throwing open
unlimited possibilities for employ
ment and profit. Among other items,
1t has just announced shipment of
American fleas to Puerto Rico, to be
used as fish food.
True, Puerto Rico is American ter
ritory, and the deal cannot be classed
as foreign export. Before that de-
sirable goal is attained, much pio-
neering work must be accomplished,
and much technical information as
sembled. Congressional committees
must be appointed to establish the
distinction between Grade A and
Grade B leas. The numerous species
VI U11C 4NdtAOll 1lluoC OC SldoSlllco
the half-frozen, torpid flea of Maine
to the vigorous sand flea so dear to
the heart of the California Chamber
Of Commerce. A fair price must be
fixed by law for each quality. The
Fair Labor Standards Board will Of
course have to set up a wage-hour
schedule for flea pickers, and propa-
ganda sent out demonstrating the
great superiority of the American
flea. Negotiations must be opened
with foreign governments, and quotas
established.
A good trade with Europe is ex-
pected. 1t was clearly shown between
1914 and 1918 that fleas are an indis-
pensable adjunct to war. It may be
necessary to conduct part of the busi-
ness on barter basis, but if so, it is a
matter of small consequence, as ad-
ministration experts are convinced
that no matter what we took in ex-
change, America could not possibly
lose.
Evening star., 1939-05-16

and to fetch the biggest empty grain
bag in sight. Ordering him to hold the
monstrosity wide open he dropped in
exactly one penny. 80, my friend, now
if all those whom you happen to meet
do equally we'll by you, why you'll be
rich in no time And by the way,
Caesar Augustus. didn't even settle for
the bag. Such is private relief"
For Rudolfs apparent stinginess there
was really an excuse His own tax
payers treated him shamefully. This
pauper prince hardly ever had any
money. The embattled taxpayers can
even lick King of the Romans But
they can't bulldoze Fuehrer. He has
ways and means-as dark as the
heathen Chinese sand as moldy as the
subcellars of concentration camp But
he gets results. FRED VETTER"
Nav IS
Evening star., 1939-05-16

Of safety, fatal accidents to children
between the ages of five and fourteen
have been reduced thirteen per cent
in the past five years. This is better
than for any other age group, some
of which have shown increases of as
much as hundred and fifty per
cent in the same period.
Saturdays soggy march in the rain
stands as symbol of what can be
done. When the first patrol was or
ganized eighteen years ago child
fatalities represented the worst fac
tor in the traffic safety problem.
Evening star., 1939-05-16

fishes manage to work up an amazing
speed in the water.
The air, too, offers resistance, which
the birds have learned to use to their
own advantages.
They tack" in the air, and go through
many evolutions known in mans flying
and sailing.
They are graceful to degree while
aloft. Even waddling pigeons put on
as nice flying show as can be
imagined.
Their circling, as they go up and
come down, is perfect picture of bird
life in motion.
There is an immense variety in flight,
from the powerful drive of eagles and
buzzards to the darting of tiny hum
mingbirds. Speed is not always tn the
small, in birdland, nor, on the other
wing, is slowness necessarily to the large.
X *k
Those who watch birds in their own
gardens sometimes need to be reminded
that the bird in flight Is quite as in
teresting as the bird at feeding sta
ton.
Occasionally the observer gets so de-
termined to identify new species that
he forgets all about watching the IA
miliar birds fly.
Yet truly there is nothing In bird
life more interesting. Flight is of the
very essence of bird. 1t enables it to
become an even greater traveller than
man. Hummingbirds no larger than
your thumb fly thousands of miles each
year. In the winter they are in Central
America, in the summer in Washington,
D. c.
1t Is all very wonderful to contem-
plate, and it is all done on wings.
Most observers have watched these
"jewels of the air" stand perfectly still
on the wing-before bell-shaped flow
er. Some other birds can practically do
this, but none SO perfectly as the
hummer.
1t Is always interesting to note the
different ways birds land on feeding
devices, how they take off and what
are their habits in the air, generally
speaking.
1t must never be forgotten that birds
though light for their size, are much
heavier than air, and that their flying
is basically, a falling forward and
downward at all times.
The way they use this fact is enthrall-
ing to the watcher. They do not fly
down from feeder shelf, say feet up
but merely permit themselves to fall
to the ground. breaking the drop at the
very last second by spreading the wings
song sparrow, seated in a shrub
drops successfully from limb to limb
until it is on the ground. The timing
of each drop and subsequent wing
spread is perfect At every moment of
birds life it needs its ability to fly
even when perohing for the night claws
hooked around branch, its breast mus
cles, so necessary in flight, keep it from
falling while asleep.
Evening star., 1939-05-16
THIS AND THAT
By Charles T. Truce1ueH.

Thousands saw the so planes put on q
nice exhibition recently, but how many
watched the three starlings?
These capable flyers seemed to have
been stirred into special action by the
roar of the planes and the air currents
set up by them.
The birds operated In the area bounded
by D and F streets, Seventh and Eleventh
streets, as far as human eyes could
determine.
Shortly after the planes went by each
time, the starlings went into ceaseless
evolutiops, following each other in ma
neuvers quite as interesting as those of
the planes.
Birds are, after all, the original avi-
ators.
And, among them all, there is none
more capable than the startling.
This squat fellow almost minus tail,
is nevertheless one of the greatest of all
the flyers. Lack Of long tail does not
handicap him in the least.
We have heard great deal about the
destructive ways Of these birds, but some
thing ought to be said about their good
points, now and then.
The feature of startling fight is the
follow the leader tactics which the trio
displayed so we'll that day.
The birds remained close together, but
one of them evidently set the pace for
the rest.
He remained short distance from the
other two, who Immediately followed
every dip and turn the leader began.
More than that the two birds seemed
to have some understanding of what
was to come next" Usually they were as
one with the leader, dipping and turning
exactly as he did.
How this is done must remain among
the great bird mysteries.
We have seen starlings in the fall fly
in huge f1ocks, each bird perfectly placed,
the whole group moving up or down as
one.
While many species can do this, few
of them seem to have it down to the per-
feet system exhibited by starlings.
Bird flight is subject which has
received much study since the first hu-
man flying machine" succeeded A
parallel study has gone on regarding
fishes, especially the flying species, So
called
1t has been realized that these crea-
lures, each in its medium have perfect
control of themselves, which, translated
into man and machinery, means aid to
man in learning how to fly better
The average observer will be more
interested in the amazing poetry and
picture quality of bird fight than its
possibilities as applied to human prob
lens.
After all. flight Is merely a way OF
getting around.
Water offers more resistance, but many
Evening star., 1939-05-16

could do lot toward relieving unem-
ployment himself How about that excess
capital he has invested in tax exempt
bonds?
Why blame Mr.. John @. Public for
saving his hard earned cash in Govern
ment secured bank deposits and invest
ing it in Government bonds? He was
taken for quite ride in the good old
nineteen twenties, but when the gas gave
out John @. was dumped out in the
valley of despair to climb back the best
way he could while the drivers travelled
up the steepest grade on gas from the
reserve tank and have been coasting
lazily back to normalcy ever since. 1t
was good old Uncle Sam who got out
the new streamlined flivver and gave
John @. lift over that long and arduous
climb, and John hasn't forgotten!
May 13. JANE @. PUBLIC. /
Evening star., 1939-05-16
Shooting Stors
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
The Passing Seasons

The Passing Seasons.
I was glad to see the May day,
I'll be glad to welcome June,
And July has many a play day
When the robin sings in tune.
I'll be glad in August blooming
Meath the shining Of the sun:
I'll be gladder, I'm presuming,
When September days are done.
I'll be happy in December,
Just the same as spring or fall.
When the hot days I remember
Have departed once for all;
Not complaining of what's due me,
I just watch the old sun rise
And I take what's coming to me
And always draw a prize.
Evening star., 1939-05-16
II Duce Pipes Down

Far and away the most significant
aspect of Premier Mussolinis speech
at Turin Is the undisguised diSap-
pointment of the Nazi press over its
subdued tone. II Duce's statement
that There are not at present in Eu-
rope problems big enough or acute
enough to Justify war" does not fit
Hitler's book 1t is milk and water at
moment when the Fuehrer is in fire
and birthstone mood over Danzig and
the Corridor
The moderate tone of the Rome
axis partner, in his first public utter
ance since Germany made "once and
for all" demands on Poland, almost
strikes Berlin as evidence that the
Italians are far from minded to sup
port a military adventure in North
eastern Europe which is of only re-
mote interest to the Fascist state.
There is much reason to think that
Germany is right in such an astump-
ton.
Only secondary in Importance to
the Reichs petulant reaction to
Mussolini's "no-justification- for war"
talk is the probable cause of his
changed tone. Just forty-eight
hours before he spoke, Great Britain
announced Turkeys adhesion to the
non-a aggression bloc. AS disagreeable
as that development Is to Germany,
1t is a far more direct blow at Italy,
because in the event of conflict be-
tween the democracies and the axis
powers, the Italians are virtually Ger
tain to be first to feel the impact of
"the grand alliances" weight and
continually to bear the brunt of it.
Anglo-French strategy undoubtedly
will aim at crippling Italy as quickly
as possible and reducing her to i'm
potency as an initial objective. The
Mediterranean would, of course, be
the principal scene of that effort.
Mussolini has 100000 tons of naval
strength of all categories, but Britain
and France between them can easily
outmatch it two to one. With Turk
tSh ports at the democracies' disposal,
1taly's problem at sea- which compre-
hends an attack on the Suez Canal,
will be immeasurably aggravated, be-
sides which Turkish troops would be
available to help the British to de-
fend Palestine and Egypt, and the
French to defend Tunisia against at
tack from Libya
Mussolini on Sunday, even when
egged on by cries of "Tunisia" and
Savoy" refrained from airing any
demands on France, though he jibed
at the democracies and accused both
the British and the French of begin
ming white war'-an economic
one-against totalitarians. Alto
gether it was chastened Duce who
thundered at Turin. He generalized
grandiloquently on the indestructi-
bility of the axis, but in peaceable
not warlike tones.
1talo-German plans remain un-
predictable. Both Fuehrer and Duce
have chosen this week to make simul-
taneous inspections of respective
German and Italian Notifications on
their French fronts. But it is no
Mussolini thirsting for war at Ger
many's behest that has just barred his
soul.
Evening star., 1939-05-16
Comments on Federal
Relief as q Policy.

To the Editor Of The Star:
Federal relief as continuing policy
has been advocated by the majority OF
the country's mayors. Some, though,
like Socialist Hoan of Milwaukee CMil-
waukee is Dutch, but Hoan is Irish)
hold that the communities could assume
a greater burden. Maybe. But would
they? Local tax budgets are naturally
dominated by the local taxpayers. They
have to do the paying. And so it stands
to reason that they'll go as easy on their
own pocketbooks as is humanly-or in
humanly-possible.
Rudolf I of Hapsburg, the first of
that famous line, King of the Romans
Gin 1910 ADJ, once Travelled through
his dominions. He was approached by
a beggar. At once he bade one of his
attendants 60 to q nearby farmhouse
Evening star., 1939-05-16
Uph0lds Townsend
Old-Age Plan.


To the Editor of The Star:
I have just read the article in Capital
Parade" in Mondays (May - Star in
which the writer gives Senator Downey
the once-over for his views on old-age
pensions. There is nothing new in this
article. It is the same old drivel of ridi-
cule and sarcasm that the opponents of
the Townsend old-age pension plan al
ways make use of. They are so wise in
their own conceit that their minds do
not function when 1t comes to real think
ing on any idea that is as sound as this
old-age pension plan which Senator
Downey advocates. Evidently the Sena-
tor has gone into this matter in an in
telligent way and knows what he is talk
ing about. These opponents Of the plan
have no real argument to offer.
May 13. A READER.
Evening star., 1939-05-16
Dissents From Complaints Of
Chamber Of Commerce.

To the Editor Of The Star:
During the past week, through the
press and even at the movies, the public
has been assailed by dismal lamentations
from the Chamber of Commerce while
in recent session at Washington, bitterly
bewailing the "loss of confidence which
is retarding business expansion and re-
employment"
Why doesn't the Chamber of Com
merce do something to restore confidence
in itself?. How about exercising some
of the rugged individualism we have
heard so much about? How about Mr.
c. of G. cutting his own salary a few
hundreds of thousands of dollars to pay
a few cents dividends to the long suffer-
ing stock holders who have been holding
the bag for 10 years with no salaries or
stock bonuses or dividends? If Mr. C. of
c. would try pulling in his own belt an
inch or two and lifting up his chin he
Evening star., 1939-05-16

A young lady graduated all alone
from West Virginia hospital train
ing school, with special commence
ment address by clergyman and all
the other trimmings. That which is
literal fact with her, namely, being
in class all by herself, is a delusion
of many men.
Evening star., 1939-05-16

Mr.. Roosevelt says that those who
clamor for the removal of tax de-
torrents to business fail to point out
how to raise the revenue that would
be lost. One way to accomplish this,
or its equivalent, is to refrain from
blowing it In before 1t is raised.
Evening star., 1939-05-16
Pertinent Query

From the New York Sun.
When the President goes to Georgia
does he feel that he is merely going from
hot water to Warm Springs2
Evening star., 1939-05-16

According to the late Ring Lard
ner, Home is where you can have
more soup" Not only that, but where
you can break crackers into it.
Evening star., 1939-05-16

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the use for republication of all news dispatches
credited to it or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights Of publication of special dispatches
herein also are reserved
Evening star., 1939-05-16
Two Evils.

Two Evils.
DO you think you will be able to hold
the esteem Of your constituents"
Well" answered Senator Sorghum,
that Is great deal to expect. But
I am sure I can always make them
think that an opposition candidate is
worse than I am"
Some men fail to realize" said
Hi Ho, the sage Of Chinatown, that
what is sometimes called society," is
merely bad company in good clothes"
Evening star., 1939-05-16
True Value.

True Value.
'You look worried" said one gilded
youth.
II am" answered the other. my
father has conceived the idea Of trying
to cut my allowance down low enough
to keep people from saying have more
money than brains"
Evening star., 1939-05-16
Brief Biography.

In history, this line
Is most frequent and sad,
"His intentions were fine,
But his Judgment was bad"
Evening star., 1939-05-16
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the ,Driter, although the use OF
a pseudonyn for publication is
permissible. Please be brief!
Evening star., 1939-05-16
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WASHINGTON, D. c.
Evening star., 1939-05-16

@. How far can a streak of lightning
be seen?-E. S.
A. Lighting, under favorable circum-
stances, may be seen at least 100 miles.
Evening star., 1939-05-16
Enforced Reform.

Does your husband play the races
as much as he used to?"
NO" answered young Mrs. Torkins.
"He hasn't as much money as he used
to have"
Evening star., 1939-05-16

"An de money I wants." said Uncle
Eben, is jes enuff to pervide my favor
lite comforts, an not enuff to make me
quit eatin' wit MY knife"
Evening star., 1939-05-16

@. Is the number of nervous and
mental cases in hospitals increasing or
decreasing?-S.M M.
A. In 1888 there were 562,337 nervous
and mental patients confined in hos
pitals. This was the largest number
since 1927.
Evening star., 1939-05-16

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Willow River
(From Another Correspondent

Mrs. J. w. Robertson and granddaugh-
tiers. Inez Robertson, Mrs. c. L: Ziebarth
and daughter, Jean. Mrs: Anna Naylor and
noon with Mrs. G. Overlook.
Mrs. w. w. Ogilvie spent Wednesday OF
last week in Hinckley visiting her mother
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Johnson entertained
Robert. Wednesday of last week.
Mrs. c. L. Ziebarth and daughter. JEAN
came Tuesday of last week to visit until
Easter with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
J. w. Robertson
Mrs. A. E. Wood and SON. Elmer. and
for LeCenter to spend Easter with Mrs
Milton Lehnert. They returned home
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Abrams of Merri.
Mich af the rrday " vs1
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John Brabenec
John Brabenec Jr.. came home from Fort
Smelling but returned Sunday evening.
Mrs Ray Wood and daughter. Eva. and
MsS M aanY Mrs. Tar Eaop speMR a FRIDAY
Miss Mildred Wood, who is employed
in ST. Paul. spent Easter at her home
here. She returned to her work Monday
Miss Julia Markus spent the weekend
at her he n p here M AND returned TO mel
Miss Ruby Mossberg of Sturgeon Lake
spent from Saturday until Tuesday with
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Baker and two
children of Duluth, spent last tnU week a.
Mr. and Mrs. John Doboszenski. accom-
panied by Rudy ShuSS. made trip to
Duluth Saturday. They returned Sunday
afternoon.
Mary's hospital in Duluth Tuesday morn
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Oak Lake

Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Ames of Bruno, Wis
tied Sunday at the John Swenson home.
Billy and Janice had spent the week with
them.
Wellma, Fern, Doris and Ellie Ander-
son visited at the parental c. E. Anderson
home Sunday.
Miss HiIma Johnson is at the parental
S. c. johnson home for while recuperat-
ing from the flu.
Callers at the c. E. Anderson home
Sunday were Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Ferguson
and John and Donald, Leslie Armstrong
Ed Olson, Bill Norberg and John Olson.
Miss Esther and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Anderson of Duluth, visited at the Alfred
Anderson home Sunday.
The services Good Friday and Easter
Sunday drew large crowds.
Arvid Anderson lost horse and several
sheep recently.
c. E. Anderson and Hurley attended a
funeral in Saltwater March 80.
Mrs. Gust Koecher Leroy Ostlund and
Mrs. Irving and Steve and Clarice, drove to
Center City Monday and returned We'd
The Misses Anna and Ethel Larson were
Easter guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Larson
Mr.. and Mrs. Arvid Anderson and Bar
bara and Curtis were Sunday dinner guests
at the John Johnson home near Little
Moose.
Miss Ellen Johnson visited her sister,
Mrs. Art Youngdahl Sunday.
Rev. Elmer j. Johnson Is spending this
week in the Cities.
Last week George Samuelson hauled a