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Evening star., 1939-09-25
Sees Danger in Unrestricted
Classroom Discussions,

To the Editor of The Star:
This evening my 9-yesr -old son, pupil
in District of Columbia public school,
expressed very seriously his sincere hope
that the arms embargo would not be re-
pealed.
was somewhat astonished, since both
OF his parents and all of their friends
are wholehearted in their hope that the
embargo will be repealed. Upon ques-
tioning him, however, regarding his rea-
sons was given in great detail all the
Borah talking points. When I pointed
out that there are always two sides he
informed me that there were people who
wished the embargo repealed because
they could make money by the sale of
arms to warning nations.
At loss to know where he had &C.
quired such information finally learned
from him that his teacher at school had
explained 1t all In the current events
class.
believe this incident points out clear
ly the fact that school teachers and all
school officials ought to exercise unusual
caution and care in the discussions in
current events classes in order that
our public school classrooms should not
become fertile fields for partisanship and
propaganda. PARENT
September 81.
Evening star., 1939-09-25
Business and War

The Chamber of Commerce of the
United States is appearing in an un-
accustomed bearish role in talking
down" the alluring prospects of
war boom, but there is a timely note
of caution in the report just issued
by the Foreign Commerce Depart
ment Committee outlining the po-
tential effects of the struggle in
Europe on foreign trade.
b In substance, the chamber tells
business to move carefully in enter
ing the markets where lessened COM
petition offers new opportunities, in
order that there may be no sharp let
down when the United States no
longer occupies its present strategic
position. That is sound policy.
g. The chamber admonition is not
directed at the traffic in arms that
inevitably will be developed If this
Government lifts restrictions on ex-
ports. In that case, the suppliers
will be geared to the demand of an
impermanent trade, eventual discon-
tinuance, of which is not calculated
to have repercussions throughout the
business structure.
What the chamber proposed was
safeguard against recurrence of the
industrial overexpansion that had
such disastrous results when general
export demand declined at the end
OF the World War.
In particular does the chamber
warn against too-high hopes for
capturing Latin American trade,
pointing out that some of the Latins
may have trouble in meeting pay
ments for their imports, because
their export markets in European
countries are cut off.
The possibility of increased taxa
ton on concerns doing business in
belligerent countries also is empha-
sized, and giving point to this is a
typical situation in Canada, where
an excess profits tax was enacted by
the House of Commons two days
after the declaration of war.
The chamber is setting up a group
OF committees from representative
fields to deal with the problems that
already are appearing on the busi-
ness horizon, and this common coun-
sci should be helpful.
Evening star., 1939-09-25
THIS AND THAT
By Charles I. Trace1Dell.

not; perhaps he does not require any
respite from the weather.
One of our most treasured bird memo
ries is Of female cardinal which came
to the rhododendrons around the dining
room window one cold snowy day several
years ago.
There she sat for few seconds, then,
as If tired, seemed to settle down to
sleep.
On the top of her head there was q
bead Of ice, forming fine diadem for one
Of natures most beautiful and perfect
creatures.
After q satisfactory observation Of q
female cardinal at close range, the OBJ
server thereafter never tends to UNDER
estimate this female of species.
When he sees her flying around in the
garden, comparatively clorless to the eye
at the distance, he can see in his mind s
eye" the soft colorations which make her,
in some respects, by far the most artistic
and beautiful of the team.
The male cardinal is never surpassed
in "hash," owing to the characteristic
coloration, which made him a favorite
target with Colonial marksmen.
This color, complete with the excep-
ton Of the small amount Of black on
him, and his light bill, makes him easily
visible at a distance at which the fe-
male is "just bird" that is, a shape.
X X ~
Our eight cardinals at the feeder prob
ably are two pairs with their offspring.
Now and again one of the brightest
but the latter does not fly away, but
merely hops high into the air, and comes
down in another spot few feet away.
This particular feeding station is on
the ground, which no doubt accounts for
its popularity with members of the
cardinal family, or families, as the case
may be.
If . householder wishes to attract
redbirds to feeders, these must be on the
ground, rather than on post or hanging
In q tree.
The male cardinal seldom flies to the
shelf of feeder above ground, although
the female will, from time to time.
The male probably is bit suspicious
Of the elevated shelf, and shys from it,
except upon occasion
This occasion, in our observation, is
Just before dusk, when most of the small
er birds have gone to rest.
Then the male cardinal sometimes will
seat himself on the shelf, or perch, and
eat few sunflower seed, but this is a
rare occurance, at least in our yard, and
that is the one we write about.
Let us say again, that birds are where
you find them and how you find them.
Evening star., 1939-09-25
When Autumn Comes

Slip your hand In the hand Of autumn,
Walk with her through the stubbled
fields;
Lean to the woods, curve to the river,
Eat of the fruit that autumn yields.
Walk with Joy in the steps OF autumn,
Let no heaviness mar the day,
Yellowing Leaves adrift on still waters,
Waiting for time to bear them away.
Lay your head In the lap Of autumn,
Rest with her in the evening glow,
Harvesting seeds of petaled laughter,
Watching the thin-edged moon swing
low.
Autumn is bright with hopes lucent
burning,
Alase with gold stored from summer
skies,
Deep are the purples, deep as the
yearning
Autumn brings to the heart Of the wise.
LEILA PIER KING.
Evening star., 1939-09-25
Campaign Orotory

Tampering with fine old traditions
seems to be the rule in this age of
classics in swingtime, streamlined
iron horses, airplane elopements,
mechanical cavalry and what not.
Even so halloWed tradition as po-
litical campaigning has succumbed
to the trend. Rapidly disappearing
are the torchlight parade, the cider
parties in the town square, the kiss
ing of babies and even the viewing
with alarm from a convenient stump
or soap box.
It is not surprising, therefore
albeit regrettable in way-that the
good citizens and voters of nearby
Arlington County, Virginia, are to be
deprived of another political insti-
tution-the free-for-all, catch-as-
catch-can public debate between
aspiring and perspiring candidates
for Office. Reports from across the
Potomac have it that Democratic
candidates for the coveted elective
posts in Arlington have politely but
firmly declined an invitation by the
Organized Women Voters to debate
the issues with their Republican
opponents. The Republicans, it
seems, were all set for the big ora
torical battle.
It cannot be that the Democrats
demurred because they thought there
are no issues to debate. There are
always plenty of issues available in
a political campaign, real or fancied.
In the present instance, Arlington
has such very real and very debat-
able issues as Lee boulevard zoning,
row-house regulation and public
ownership of electric power facili-
ties. There are the makings of some
ear drum splitting, soul stirring
verbal fireworks in any or all of those
questions. But they leave the DEM
ocrats cold, it seems. This does not
mean, of course, that they are not
interested in these issues. It just so
happens that the Democrats are
dominantly the "ins" in Arlington
and traditionally the winners in the
local campaigns, oratory or no ora
tory. Perhaps they feel that debate
would be excess baggage in their
race. Perhaps they are loath to be
maneuvered into taking a stand on
the keenly contested municipal
power problem in advance of a public
referendum on the question Novem-
ber Z. At any rate-for this cam
paign at least-the Arlington elec--
torate will have to content itself with
such information on issues and can
didates as it can CLEAN from plat
Evening star., 1939-09-25
Civil Service Ruling BASED
On Wrong Principle.
To the Editor Of The

To the Editor Of The Star:
In limiting applicants for examination
for positions as junior professional as
sistants to persons who have attended or
are attending "a college or university of
recognized standing" 1t is submitted
that the Civil Service Commission has
made a serious mistake-the more seri-
GUS because a mistake in principle
BY all means let the examinations
include all subjects and tests deemed
necessary or even desirable in any re-
quired position-scholarship, experience,
character, etc.; but to require that knowl-
edge or proficiency In these matters, or
any Of them, shall not avail unless ac-
quired in "a college or university OF rec
ognized standing" seems indefensible
anywhere, and particularly in the service
Of government essentially democratic
and maintained by taxation of all the
people.
OF what relevancy is it that John
Smith, who early left school, but has
marked aptitude for mathematics, mas
tered differential calculus while working
as night watchman, and what matters
it that Henry Williams obtained his
knowledge of economics from refugee
from Czecho- -Slovakia while the two were
engaged in sorting rags in basement?
Provided the required knowledge or skill
is-present, of what importance is it that
1t was not acquired in academic halls?
This requirement of the Civil Service
Commission would have barred Benjamin
Franklin and Thomas Edison, Herbert
Spencer, Elihu Burritt, Andrew jackson,
Henry Clay, Abraham Lincoln, and, no
doubt, luminaries in practically every
field of enlightenment. 1t should be
withdrawn. We want no Brahmin class
IN the executive service Of this Republic.
GEORGE A. WARREN. :
September IL
Evening star., 1939-09-25
"IEESBURG. VA.

AGcso6Oft\f, va.
"Dear Sir: Why should r. ]. B. with
his lone fighting cardinal consider others
with dis-similar experiences full-hedged
members of the Ananias CLUB?
1--WE noticed many cardinals under va
ried circumstances but never a quarrel
some one: So at the risk of shattering
my reputation for veracity beyond re-
pair, I'll add that furthermore I, like you,
was once delighted at the sight OF nine
gorgeous cardinals eating on the snow
not feet from the dining room window
"All absolutely peaceful, Mr.. r. j. B.
VERY truly, H. w."
This letter has been selected as a
sample Of many similar ones which have
come in from readers in the District Of
Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
They verify the peaceful disposition of
most members of the great cardinal
family, and the fact that many gardens
have a comparatively large number of
these wonderful birds at the same time.
This very morning the writer here had
six at the feeding station before fun
light.
1t was just light enough to tell they
were cardinals by their crests and gen.
eral attitude.
The evening before there were eight
of these birds around the feeder, as II to
refute any contention that redbirds drive
each other away.
This peacefulness of these birds con-
trasts with their rather belligerent ap-
pearance, which is mostly due to the
black crest and ruff.
Even the beautiful female has a some
what naughty look, but of course none of
the grim appearance Of her mate.
Few birds are prettier than the female
cardinal. Perhaps it is general tribute
to her that at one period in their growth
the young of both sexes resemble her
very markedly. This in the males is
just before the crest grows markedly
and the typical colors Of the male have
come into being.
The color scheme Of the female cardi-
nal, as all friends Of birds know, Is totally
unlike that Of the male. The latter is
the fiashy fellow, the female is the really
artistic one.
+
You will never appreciate the beauty Of
the female cardinal unless you are very
close to her, not more than few feet.
Shrubbery around the house founda-
tion is sure lure to cardinals in the
winter, but usually more surely to the
female than to the male. We do not
know whether this is due to the superior
strength and hardness Of the male or
Evening star., 1939-09-25

form monologues, from the press,
from posters and from neighborhood
gossip. Gone In Arlington, alas, are
the good old days when politicians
were waving, fist-shaking spell
binders who gloried in meeting their
opponents in verbal combat-with no
punches pulled.
Evening star., 1939-09-25

enlisting OF our sympathies on one side
rather than the other. The most ardent
supporter Of neutrality for its own sake
would hardly venture to compare the
aims, methods and international morality
of the two sides, nor hesitate in the choice
between living in world dominated by
one or the other combatant Contrary
to Col. Lindbergh, this is war between
the forces of white civilization and the
powers Of darkness. This statement still
can be made in the full knowledge that
the British and French are far from
having entirely clean hands, and enter
the conflict heavily burdened by the
effects Of their terrible errors of judg-
ment. Let us remember, however. that
their errors were committed with the
motive OF preserving peace.
Only very recently-less than one short
year ago-Col. Lindbergh was the re-
cipient Of special honors from the Nazi
government and the favored guest of its
pillar, Goering. Surely it is not in
appropriate to recall that these events
were even more recent than Munich and
to close with warning against some of
those who warn us against propaganda.
september 70. Us.
Evening star., 1939-09-25

stroyed because of European dissension.
Europe, as a matter Of fact, has enjoyed
very few years without strife, 50 let us
not be concerned about them now.
Let us instead employ our energy in
rehabilitation and reconstruction Of the
United States and OF our business struc-
ture. In such procedure, we build up
national security and unity.
J. THORKELsON, N. g.
Septemher Il.
Evening star., 1939-09-25
Col. Lindbergh Accused
OF Pro-Naxi Sympathies.
To the Editor Of The Star:

In the comments on Col. Lindberghs
speech on the radio, it seems to me that
insufficient attention has been paid to
its definitely pro-Na1 apologetics. These
were implicit in the repeated warnings
against propaganda that would bring us
into the war (whose propaganda?), which
was an accusation of bad faith against
the governments with which most of the
people Of this country find themselves
anxiously in sympathy. 1t was even more
evident in such statements as that our
participation would be likely to bequeath
another Polish Corridor to the next gen.
Grafton. Surely this implies the accept
ance of Hitlers cynical claim to be fight
ing Ito redress wrong" Finally there
was an insistence, repeated in many
forms, that no real basis existed for the
Evening star., 1939-09-25

The Department of Agriculture has
issued a bulletin on 1.-The Pink Trav-
cling Bollworm." Most of us have
met specimen in Pullman smok-
ing compartment.
Evening star., 1939-09-25
Thinks Congress Should Act
Against Food Profiteers.

To the Editor Of The Star:
There is just one thing this special
Congress can do for us. Unwarranted
and unreasonable increases in food prices
are robbing our poor people. Let Con-
gress do something about this and wash
its hands of the European mess.
CHARLES A. FRANKLIN,
September 20.
Evening star., 1939-09-25

II wouldn't give up because my
father wouldn't like that" said the
twelve-year-old Boy Scout lost for
eight days in the Maine wilderness.
O, K. America!
Evening star., 1939-09-25
Questions Accuracy Of
1900 Pennsylvania Avenue"

TO the Editor OF The Star:
: Several times lately have seen the
White House referred to as 1900 Penn
sylvania avenue" There Is no such ad-
dress, as there is no Pennsylvania avenue
from Fifteenth to Seventeenth streets;
nor Is there any New York avenue there.
The street in front Of the Presidents
home is g street, as is evident from H
street being next in order.
THOMAS J. TOMBSTONE.
New York City,
September u.
Evening star., 1939-09-25
September 18.
Star Editorial Commended
BY Bernard Baruch.
To the Editor of The Star.

To the Editor of The Star:
Thank you very much for the editorial,
Fright and Might" in your paper on
September 10. 1t is very much to the
point.
I believe that in order to make our
voice heard for peace, or anything else
America stands for, we must be In a po-
sition to back it up. No one respects
weakness in the world in which we now
live. BERNARD M, BARUCH.
New York City,
September 81.
Evening star., 1939-09-25

"How should artichokes be eaten?"
Is question asked Of a social author
ity. One good answer is with cau-
ton, especially on the home stretch"
Evening star., 1939-09-25
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part ana the purpose or the wagner
Act to protect employees in their free
dom of organization and their right
to bargain collectively through rep
resentatives of their own choosing.
At the conclusion OF the strike the
Federation secured a f1ve-cent in
crease, and on that point the board
said:
''Not only was this wage increase
Immediately granted to the Crystal
City employees, but also, since the
wage increase was retroactive and
this plant had not closed during the
strike, the Crystal City employees,
because of the strike called by the
Federation, received extra pay for
the work they did to impede the sue
cess of the strike. Under these cir
cumstances, we cannot regard the
wishes of the 1900 employees at Crys-
tai City as being decisive OF the issues
here presented"
These excerpts are cited for the
significant light they throw on the
mental attitude of the board in this
case, and for such bearing as they
may have on the assertion by Mr..
Leiserson, former chairman of the
National Mediation Board, that other
language used by the majority
tends to frustrate the amicable coll
lective bargaining which the act is
designed to promote"
The majority of the board advance
numerous arguments In support Of
their position, but 1t cannot be said
that they overbalance the statement
Evening star., 1939-09-25

tnat ask 1Or IL.
I, with others, realized the danger of
the Bloom Neutrality Act, and that it
would pass the House. 1t was for this
reason we supported the Vorys embargo
clause, which denies the sale of arms to
powers at war. Let us not forget, the
purpose of the act is not to establish
neutrality, but 1t is instead q measure
which makes the President an interna-
tional umpire of war. He is empowered
in this act to sell and extend credit to
such nations as meet with his approval.
To nullify the dangerous power of this
act many of us voted for the embargo
clause, and those who are opposed to
the Neutrality Act and in favor of in
ternational law voted for recommitment.
International law extends the same
rights and privileges to us as it does to
other world powers, and it is my opinion
If international law safeguards their neu-
trality, it should be equally efncacious for
us. Under international law, we may
sell to any one that can pay for such
commodities and carry them from our
ports in their own ships. All required Of
us is not to clear our shipping to coun-
tries at war, in war zones or combat
areas. If our ships violate their clear
ance papers by change in destination,
such infraction is taken at their own
risk.
1t is very easy apd simple to be neutral
if we have a neutral President and q
neutral Government The law is there
to provide for such safety. All required
Is that the President take care that the
law shall be faithfully obeyed. The Presi-
dent takes an obligation to see that such
law is obeyed, and failure must in the
end be blamed upon those who have the
power of enforcement.
We have nothing at stake in Europe
over which We should feel apprehensive,
and civilization y not going to be de-
Evening star., 1939-09-25
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