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Budget Balancing

Protests by returning members Of
Congress against continued deficit
spending foreshadow new demands
for a balanced budget in the session
which gets under way January 3.
Until the Presidents budget mes
sage is transmitted about ten days
hence, the discussion will remain in
an academic stage, but it seems un-
likely that this Congress will be able
to do more than take a modest step
toward bringing income and outgo
closer together, for at least two
reasons.
First, on the eve of a national elec-
ton there will be no great en-
thusiasm to vote heavy tax increases,
and second, because the war clouds
that hover over other parts of the
world make it imperative that this
country strengthen it's national de-
Tense forces.
With the public debt approaching
the present statutory limit, it is
proper that Congress should scruti-
nize proposed expenditures carefully
and weigh the relative merits of
specific projects. With world condi-
tons as they are, however, it would
be shortsighted policy for the House
or Senate to apply the economy knife
to the recommendations of the
country's national defense experts.
It is safe to assume that the Amer
lean people do not want any more
armament than is necessary to insure
their own national security, but re-
cent naval incidents show that too
much reliance cannot be placed in
the width of the oceans that flank
the United States as a defense wall.
Granting the desirability of balanc-
ing the budget as soon as conditions
make it possible. 1t is well to consider
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Beqni del Patio

To Ernesto Begni del Plata has
come that ultimate wish of most
men. the parting from life while in
harness, toiling in good cause
The final months of the life of this
young Italian-born sculptor, who
died last week in New York, were
spent, as had been the recent years of
his life, in working for the compile
ton of his greatest opus, the Navy
and Marine Memorial on Columbia
Island-the only memorial erected by
the great maritime American Nation
to its heroes of the sea.
Mr.. del Plata up to the time of
his death had cherished the hope
that Congress during its coming ses-
siosa would appropriate the funds
necessary to complete the foundation
Of his memorial. which has been
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characterized by a fellow artist, Gut
zon Borglum, as zone of the few
beautiful unique conceptions in all
America"
Those who knew Begni del Plata
during the latter part OF his life real
lied that his one great wish was to
see his memorial completed-not
alone because of the great satisfac-
ton which would have come to his
artistic soul in seeing the fulfillment
of his greatest work, but also be-
cause of his strong feeling that the
people of the United States owed
this tribute to the sea-faring sons of
the Nation who have made its flag
great and honored on the sea lanes
of the world.
Mr.. del Plata came close to wit
Messing the realization of his wish
during the past session of Congress.
Legislation authorizing the appro-
priation of 100000 for completion of
the memorial was enacted by Con-
gress, at the request of President
Roosevelt, largely as result of the
untiring efforts of Mr.. del Plata.
But Congress, adjourning, permitted
the appropriation measure to remain
on the calendar as unfinished busi-
ness. Had this measure passed, Mr..
del Patti could have had in his last
moments the solace of knowing that
the final work on his beloved monu-
ment was in progress.
Now, more than ever, there is rea-
son for speedy action by Congress to
complete the Navy and Marine Me-
mortal, at time when the Nations
maritime affairs are becoming of in
creasing Importance. 1t should be
completed, not only as a national
offering of gratitude to those Ameri-
cans who have given their lives at
sea in the service of their country,
but also as recognition OF the zeal
of this young sculptor who devoted
the closing days of his life to this
worthy cause.
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graph, may improvise, in a sense,
through selection.
In this same way he may make varia-
tons. The instrumentalist, Of course,
has complete opportunity, since he may
join his selection by real improvisations,
If no more than cadenzas
The player Of the photograph is more
limited, but still he can gain benefits
which are unrealized by most persons
who simply throw the latest record onto
the turntable and let it go round.
There can be more to it, than that.
If we see music as line and movement
In any direction, or in combination Of
directions, If it has something Of the alti-
tude OF mountain peaks in it, or the
straight-away Of race track, we are
able to remember 1t much better than If
it is just succession of notes one after
the other. The latter is the mechanical
way OF knowing and playing music, and
usually gives only a mechanical appre-
citation. The fortunate thing is that
often this attitude gives way to the bet
ter one, as the notes and rests and beats
and so on become veritable part Of
the playing.
The odd fact about seeing music as
pictures in line and movement, in direc-
ton or in all directions, lies in the fact
that picture lines are all in motion, but
never running away from the center or
player.
he is at once actually at the BEGIN
ming and at the center, at exactly the
same time, explain it if you can
II he sees music as horizontal, sweep
ing from left to right, it does not sweep
away from him, but he ever stands
watching it come up and go by.
Scientific sound pictures" would ex-
plain this to any doubter.
They would show why the music
though motion, never runs away from
him.
1t is this ability to hold onto what i,
heetlng which constitutes the backlog of
the musical memory.
Here it is impossible to tell why one
composition leads on to another. Per-
haps it is no more than two notes, in the
first, which call up a picture of two
notes in the second
1t may be atmosphere, and here is
where mind and spirit enter, along with
emotions. The experienced musician is
an expert at this, and the experienced
conductor of photograph may be, too.
1t is good for the monograph en-
thusiast to realize that he is a real con.
ductor, in the best sense.
He selects, he uses his music iudg-
ment and memory, he coheres lifeless
discs by what he knows of their content.
He is the core, the very heart, of the
good mood, the changing mood, the
mood which is, in the final essence,
music.
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ImmutobIe

If Paul were here, I think that he
would say,
These trees are like the trees used
to know;
Their leaves unchanged: the wind,
which through them blow
Sing now as they sang on Ascension Day.
All evil things will fall into decay;
But always on some green, sun-lit
plateau
You shall find spruce and cleaning
mistletoe;
AS beauty is now, so it was yesterday.
''These happy, ringing voices which I
hear
Are like an echo from a time LONG
past,
For joy wears not the mask of age
or youth,
But always young, and always very near
To love, it is among the things which
last;
Changeless as pine, and changeless ~
the truth.
20 let us sing the timeless verities:
The sun which never fails US in our
need;
The tenderness which offsets sinful
greed;
The grand immutability of trees.
O let US ponder gracious words hike
these:
Sweet Motherhood (whose hallowed
cause Plead;
Charity, kindness, and the generous
deed;
The noble thought, the small felicities.
And let us watch the ever-silent, white
Unalterable stars which gid this hour,
Casting . radiance on the somber
earth,
Making . pathway through this Holy
Night =:
Unalterable Word, we pray for power
To Danish hate, and lead men to
rebirth."
II. p. STODDARQ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25

What with the recent beveling of
the edges of downtown traffic "safe-
ty islands," come heavy snow or ice,
a number of Washingtonians are
likely to do a little unprecedented
without skis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25

They have invented non-steaming
spectacles to 60 with gas masks over
in England. Such might also prove
useful for older gentlemen who like
to read the afternoon newspaper In
a Turkish bath.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25

It is announced that since the be-
ginning of President Roosevelt's first
term he has issued no fewer than
1883 Executive orders" The one a
lot of us would like to hear is, "As
YOU Were!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25

The Premier of the Netherlands
declares that his government "has
complete faith in Hitler's pledge to
respect Dutch neutrality" It may
be that he is also a firm believer in
hoop snakes, sea serpents, Santa
Claus and the statement that porcu-
pines shoot their quilts.
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Double Pay Envelope Desirable
But May Endanger Marriage" ran a
recent headline. Exactly. my dear,
and also how that double marriage
endangers the pay envelope.
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Demand for Payment
OF Debts Approved.

l give my immediate and full indorse-
ment to the committee which has lust
been organized to make our European
debtor nations pay their debts to the
United States. It seems to me that there
has been no more sensible and reasonable
demand made by any civic group. More
power to the committee, to its fearless,
lighting chairman, Senator Lundeen, and
to its dynamic Office chiefs, bennett and
Gale.
Twenty years is a long time to wait for
reimbursement. It strikes me that a.
demand for the settlement of these &C
counts is very apropos. Moreover, can't
understand why we Americans haven't
insisted many years before this on get
ting back the money that we turned over,
so carelessly, to the kings, cars and
other potentates across the ocean.
The demand appears to be fair and
well-balanced one. 1t involves cesSion
of the West Indian Islands as settlement
of the debts due from Great Britain and
France, but it also involves assignment
of German, Italian and Russian bank de-
posts in American banks-and it is an
open secret that there are plenty of those
deposits in the financial institutions of
our country.
Probably some, with cockeyed vision,
will think this is move to help Hitler.
They are in grave error, for the transfer
of German-Russian-I Italian bank depos-
its in American banks would probably be
as irksome to the respective governments
involved as the loss of the West Indies
would be to Britannia and France.
Success to Senator Lundeen, Gen. But
Ter, bennett, Gale, Griffin and the rest
of the committee!
December 20. VERNA PHILLIPS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25

Add "streamlined" to the list of
words so overworked they now have
come to mean little, and sometimes
nothing.
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. The Associated Press is exclusively entitled t.
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.
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Comments on Blow
To Russian Prestige.
70 the Editor Of The Star:
If what the newspapers have said
about the Russian Army in Finland is
widely believed, Russia must fight and
win a major war to regain prestige.
THOMAS McMORROW.
December 10,
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Urges Public Contributions
To Arm Finland.


To the Editor Of The Star:
I've just noticed the poll Of legis-
lators" on loans to Finland for the pur-
chase of arms and munitions, also your
editorial Beating the Devil" in which
you suggest loan Of $25, 0o0, 900 to $50
100000.
Why not do what we should do and
yet be consistent? America intends to
keep out Of war-but we do have our
personal viewpoints I hope, our
consciences are active. So what?
Well, why not individual subscriptions?
The newspapers can carry the campaign
through to successful conclusion. There
ought to be enough Americans able and
willing to make the necessary contribu-
tons.
That may involve US as individuals.
but not as a Nation.
At any rate, I think the idea mieht
be put to the test. Personally, can't
do much, but I'll do what appears to be
my share, and would try to stretch the
point later, II necessary. d. D.
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Says Concessions Essential
To Trade Agreements.
TO the Editor Of The Star:

To Trade Agreements.
TO the Editor Of The Star:
Recently the Argentine government
announced that its policy of ex-
change control would be continued for
the sake of maintaining stable foreign
trade. In order that the belligerents
may buy from them, Argentina must
import goods from Europe. In order that
the normal trade will be disturbed as
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the sake Of our export trade that we
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unnecessary reflections to other coun-
tries
Since the allies are pressed for funds,
the Argentines realize that there are
very clear indications that the impor-
lance OF our sales to the allies will de-
pend very closely on the value of the
merchandise that we continue to take
from them"
The Star in an editorial indicated that
this announcement is likely to create
apprehenslons in Washington Argen-
tina is accused of profiteering in the
War-created market in Europe and of
breaking the spirit of the trade agree
ment negotiations now taking place. But
what must be Argentina's viewpoint on
the matter? A delegation is sent down
to take advantage of the conflict in Eu-
rope to open the market for our manu-
factured goods. A block of Senators
who succeeded in closing our doors to
fresh meat from Argentina on sanitary
grounds are now going to make the trade
agreements act as thorn in the side of
the administration during the next session
OF Congress. The agricultural group will
hight any concession in farm products in
which Argentina is most interested.
Apprehensions may well be aroused
among our neighbors. When there is
talk OF letting the Trade Agreements Act
lapse until after the next election, how
can faith be put into this trade program
that is being threatened by the repre-
sentatives of special interests? How can
Argentina expect any worthwhile con-
cessions when the incident involving the
purchase Of corned beef for our Navy
caused such an uproar? do not believe
that the editorials in our papers criti-
Ching Latin American countries can
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aware that concessions must be made by
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try is borne in mind.
To achieve success in the reciprocal
trade program, our people must be made
to realize that the pressure of special in
terests will only serve to block the efforts
being made to promote a sound foreign
trade structure.
December 20. A. KELLY SHELTON.
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Seek Exact Match
 For the first dye job at least, go to reputable shop and put your self in the hands of hair coloring expert. Do not let anyone persuade you to use approaching grayness as an excuse for changing the color of your hair. The dye used should match exactly the color of the hairs which have not turned gray. When the job is finished, your hair should look just as 1t did before you had Q single gray hair. If 1t was brown then, it should be brown after dye ing-not red or black or blond or darker brown.
 Naturally, you'll have to have 1t re-colored often. How often depends on how fast your hair grows. In any event, as soon as the hair grows out from the scalp far enough to show, you'll have to have it "touch- ed up" at the roots. You just cannot go around with gray streaks on the scalp and hair another color from the streaks to ends.
 Even though you intend to care for your hair yourself, you had bet ter have the initial dyeing done by an expert. While there, ask him about a dye for home use. Then have him teach you how to apply if
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28

| position where she can step into the top woman's expensive shoes that she neglects her personal life.
 Keep from hero worshipping her boss = especially if he is an attractive man.
 Make friends outside of the persons she meets in business.
 Realize that unless she is will ing to accept more responsibility than was given her when she took her job, she can never hope to move up.
 Be gracious about whatever she has to do, whether she likes 1t or not.
 Treat with deference the people above her.
 Realize that no job is free of drawbacks.
 Keep to herself anything that is told her in confidence.
 Hang on to her femininity. Hunt another job if she Is un- happy in the work she is doing.
 Realize her own value - with. out over-rating her ability. Protest to the right person or make up her mind to take 1t, in- stead of grumbling to co-workers if she knows she Is being imposed upon.
 Regard a job as nothing more 1 or less than Q chance to earn a living and perhaps prove her ability to accomplish something worth while - instead of thinking 8 job can be substitute for a husband, home, and family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28

complex you recommended. Within a few days he began to suffer insulin shock (hypoglycemia) about an hour after each dose of insulin. We had to cut down his insulin dosage to less than half of what he had been taking for two years. -, M. D.
 Answer-Trank you, Doctor. Prob ably there would be less obesity and less diabetes If the everyday food of the majority of people contained the vitamin B complex that grows in 1t. I have monograph on Dia- betes-readers who want 1t may send @ three-cent-stamped addressed en- velope and ask for it-no clipping, please.
 Potassium Chloride
 Long subject to headaches doctors ascribe to reflected septum and pressure on or obstruction of sinus openings. This past winter have suffered constantly with swollen membranes, sneezing, running at nose. Read your article about po- tassium chloride, tried 1t Give grains dissolved in glass of water three ol four times @ day), and have ob- tained great relief. (M. w. S)
 Answer-Potassium chloride prob. ably acts similarly to epinephrir (Adrenalin). It seems to give con- siderable symptomatic relief in many of the annoying manifestations oi allergy, Increased intake of calcium and vitamin D will generally prove beneficial in such cases. Send three. cent-stamped envelope bearing your address, and ask for monograph on High Calcium Diet, Calcium Feed ing, Vitamins Everybody needs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
GlorTtyimg Yourself
.BEAUTY
By ALICIA HART

The time t. make up your mind whether or not you arc going to dye your ha:r iS lle day you notice that the few wfite nalrs have be- come a streak Of gray.
 The streak may b. rather vague, but you mig as well race the fact that it probably vill become more definite before 7no-rsr year passes. If you decac tha. 1owy locks are not for vol r0t yet alyway-make an appoin neh Tor a dye job at once. If you decide against dyeing, make a resolution to give your hair more meticulous care than ever be- fore. White streaks can be charming. But yellowish-white ones never are.
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Tommy comes back. But mother. I simply have to have that kite to- day. have to have it at orce. He pounds a fist on his palm and looks desperate.
 That was what you said about your roller skates. And the makings of your airplane. You were tired of Che skates in a week, and the plane is not finished and possibly never will be-"
 But Tommy persists and finally rather than see the child look so agonized, she gives in and he goes of with the money.
 T am beginning to wonder just how all this impulse bisiness works" she says to herself.
 Give the child a chance to carry out e plan or he will be frustrated. Frustration is the death of ambi- ton: besides 1t may curl back on itself if not satisfied, and come out some other crooked way That's what the book says. wish I knew what to do."
 Tommy's mother is not the only UEk1QA kO4AAacIa ny AC0A OA Illustration impulse In fact. the idea has taken hold more firmly than almost any other paragraph in child training. Writers who know their children nearly always modify their dicta in anothre chapter. how ever. As usual in such matters. there are always the "howevers" and the s'but's".
 Controlling Impulse
 Some place else in the home. if she looks carefully. the mother of ! growing boy or girl will find words to this effect: Resist that impulse"
 This seems to be completely op- posed to the policy if leniency. But 7t isn't Impulse should be control- led or it goes haywire indeed. Un- bridled impulse becomes handicap. Tt spoils the child for maturity. Ciroulng-up means control. Those mo have never felt the bit of re- etraint remain forever immature