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Evening star., 1939-06-02
Stresses Need Here
For More Policemen
Scarcity Of Officers BIomed
For Bod Crime
Conditions
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
May I be permitted space in your
paper to espouse and stress the urgent
need for an increase in the local police
department? The department will not
be able to cope adequately with the vast
and increasing volume of crime in the
District until additional policemen are
made available.
In my opinion it behooves the Con-
gress now in session, the Commissioners
of the District, the press of the city, the
various business and citizens associ-
ations, as well as all property owners and
other individual citizens, to stress to the
proper authorities the most urgent need
Of granting the increase sought by Police
Supt. Brown in his recent report to the
District government. In that report,
Maj. Brown asked for 156 additional
men, which would make possible the
establishment Of new station house in
the northeast section of the city, an
area sorely in need of better police pro-
lection than 1t is now getting
OF course, some of the new men re-
quested could and no doubt would be
assigned to other precincts now under
manned. 1t is idle to casually blame the
police department for failure to check
the spread of crime, when the fault lies
not with the department as such, but
Is clearly attributable to the insufficient
number of policemen.
I firmly believe that Maj. Browns
request is modest one. 1t is my firm
opinion that the police force should be
strengthened by the addition of at least
300 men. Even then it would lack the
personnel required for thoroughly efYec-
tive police work, but big gap would
have been filled.
Washington, as the Capital City,
should, In a sense, set the pace for the
country as whole. Certainly no one
will deny that police force with the
physical equipment to discharge its
duties with the maximum efficiency
would set stimulating example. The
difficulty we are now having here with
the traf1ic problem is a case in point.
Experience in enforcing the new pedes-
trian regulations has shown conclusively
that the public-both motorists and
those on foot-pay strict attention to
the traffic signals at intersections where
there are police officers on duty. And,
conversely, it has been shown that the
regulations frequently are ignored in
the absence of police supervision. 1t is,
of course, impossible to have policemen
stationed at every intersection and that
would be true under the best of condi-
tions. But the addition of 300, or even
156 men, to the force would make pos
sible the policing of dangerous inter-
sections which must now 60 unprotected.
What is true of traffic is true of the
larger problem of crime Criminal ac-
tivity flourishes where police protection
is at its lowest ebb. The placing of
more officers on patrol duty would in
evitably curb crime. I believe WASH
ington needs this extra protection and
can get it if all civic groups and indi-
viduals will work toward that end.
May %. HENRY F. ASH.
Evening star., 1939-06-02
must cease their march into foreign

must cease their march into foreign
lands.
Behind the acute conditions cited
by the Institute for Economic In
quiry are the twin campaigns for
rearmament and for economic self
suff1ciency-the Four Year Plan. The
diversion of Germany's own raw ma
terials and what she can obtain
abroad, by barter or with the little
foreign exchange her exports bring
IN, into war preparations robs Ger
man industry of its very life and
turns productive capital into unpro-
ductive, parasitic capital-arms. To
meet this condition Germany is en-
gagged, under Marshal Gcering, in a
supreme effort to make the Reich
independent in raw materials, first,
in order that the arms industries
may be provided for as nearly as
possible entirely from within the
Reich, and second, in order that all
available foreign exchange may be
applied to the purchase of raw ma
terials which Germany cannot pos
sibly produce and which are neces-
sary for rearmament.
AS the institute points out-pos-
sibly as cover for its more critical
remarks-Germany has become the
leading industrial nation of Europe,
but tile price, in stress and strain
on the economic body of the nation,
has been so great as to seriously
jeopardize internal unity and pose
the question whether, if Germany
were to go to war today, she would
not soon be confronted with an in
ternal explosion.
Evening star., 1939-06-02
Discusses Unhappy Plight
OF Poland.

To the Editor Of The Star
British categoric language which Of
f1cially pledged armed support to Poland
has not relieved the aristocratic Polish
headache even by one minute degree
AS a matter Of fact Prime Minister
Chamberlain's latest pledge to give as
slstance should the Danzig situation
threaten Polish independence" has only
served to add an extra jab to the already
throbbing temples.
England will fight, understand the
Poles, If Poland's independence is threat
ened. But need the possible loss of DAN
zig and the Corridor, they ask, be neces-
sarlly construed as a threat to Polish
independence?
II Germany attacks and the Poles
choose to resist. England they believe,
might very conveniently back out of an
armed assistance on the grounds that
the loss of Danzig and the Corridor does
not constitute direct threat to Poland S
independence. 1t would merely be loss
OF conquered territory. And the Poles.
traditionally stubborn, reluctantly admit
this to be true
Likewise an armed conflict would pro-
vide an excellent opportunity for her
100000 Ukrainian minority to revolt
and strike for freedom. England said
nothing about Western Ukraine, and
this, too, could be interpreted as loss of
conquered territory, having no effect on
the independence Of Poland proper, as
Poland proper is defined
Even little Lithuania, bitterly resent
ing Poland's seizure of Wilno 20 years
ago, would send her boys marching to
bring home their ancient capital.
In such an event, ask the Poles them
selves, where would Poland be? Ironi-
cally they recall how they had consist
emily declared that small nations like
Czecho-Slovakia and Carpatho- Ukraine
were too small to be allowed to exist
What If Poland were to be reduced to
its true ethnographical boundaries, and
the remaining small stretch Of swamp
and sand then declared too small to be
allowed to exist?
The Poles shudder as they think of it.
ocCIeT perhaps W SURRENDER OanZlg ana
the Corridor peacefully and thereby re-
tain control over Western Ukraine and
preserve Poland's MISUNDERSTANDING
rarily at least, and then fervently hope
that turn in events may minimize the
danger of further dismemberment.
If England would fight, together they
might come out of the battle proudly
victorious. But constantly recurring to
mind is the bothersome old adage,
Wants much more and loses ALL" What
If the battle were to be lost?
Unhappy indeed is today's Poland as
she finds herself, British promises not
withstanding, between the devil and the
deep. JULIA CARPIN.
May u.
Evening star., 1939-06-02
Urges More Adequate
Driving Examinations.

To the Editor of The Star:
We just moved here, brought along our
car. so consequently betook ourselves to
your Department of Motor Vehicles and
applied for licenses.
We found We must take written ex-
animation before drivers license could
be issued. With a few qualms as to
whether we yet knew all the Districts
traffic laws, We sat down with the
QUESTIONABLE handed us.
And right there and then we found for
you the reason why there are so many
traffic accidents and deaths which YOU
are trying to curb. The test was an
insult to subnormal persons intelli-
gence-what it is to that of a normal
persons I. @. fear to mention.
You've taken the test. Remember how
the question ran? Didn't you smile?
Like this:
I. If you come to red light what should
you do?
tCross out number opposite correct
answer)
l. Fly into a rage.
2. Keep going
8. Wait until it changes to green.
II. If you are involved in an auto acci-
dent in which person is injured you
would:
l. Talk to the other driver about it.
4. Beat 1t.
3. Start fight.
2. Report to nearest police station
and give full information.
cine numbers are mixed up to pre-
sent an added dificulty)
And on they go. OF course, I've exag-
gerated bit, but the real questions are
no more difficult than these. An 8-year-
old child could answer them correctly.
An 8-year-old would not be allowed to
drive here, yet I'll bet my bottom dollar
there are hundreds driving cars in this
city who no more deserve to drive than
that 8-year-old.
don't know what your driving test is
like but I have suggestion. You really
have traffic problem here. Coming
from city where every street is at right
angles to another, we find it doubly
nerve-wracking to drive here.
You are not only content with traffic
circles-you must have circles within cir
cles Why not plan street maze for
those applying for drivers licenses? If
a person finds his way out of it he is
capable of driving in this fair town!
Seriously, though, doesn't your traffic
problem definitely evolve from the fact
that people are driving cars who are not
capable of doing so? Who could not pass
an intelligent exam if given?
May 81. RUTH GRAHAM.
Evening star., 1939-06-02
EAST FALLS CHURCH, VA.

'Dear Sir:
II continue to absorb every line Of
your column, which seems to grow more
interesting day by day.
II believe have decidedly new and
different observation to report on birds
which is so unique should like to tell
1t briefly here.
Il should never have been able to
observe sucn goings on among the bros
In all my 10 years residence on Sixteenth
street. had I not taken up my residence
in the woods.
Here it is:
Yesterday afternoon about 5 o'clock
I decided to rest awhile on the front
porch and listen to the music of the
birds, (which was naturally especially
voluminous at that hour.
Being very quiet, with neither of nv
dogs nearby. was surprised by a slight
tap on the crown Of my head, so believ-
ing to be wasp or bee, brushed it off
without turning my head.
"A few seconds later, another such in
sect Il thoughD alighted and a gen.
| tie tap.
About this time I observed a tit
mouse and her mate flying about and
again she lit on my head-this time
pecKlng few strands to carry of In
her bill
1t is obvious she was seeking nesting
material from my very head, and YOU
may be surprised 1 was thoroughly
thrilled to have played any part In her
little building scheme.
MY airedale having been shorn of
her fur recently, there will be no more
nest building material from her for
time.
Il submit the above as the most un-
usual recent bird observation.
Sincerely, o. E. c."
Friends of birds help the songsters In
many ways, but 1t is not often that one
is called upon to contribute in exactly
this manner.
NO doubt hair leaving the head via
tug from the bill of titmouse is no more
pleasant than in any other fashion.
Birds often use human and animal
halr for nest building, finding it soft,
warm and pliable.
Their ingenuity in creating nests is
remarkable. Many types of grasses,
leaves and flbers are used. Mud and
small sticks sometimes enter into the
composition of nests.
Bits OF twine, feathers and the like
are used sometimes the mother bird
plucks tiny feathers from her own breast
The tlp-hung nest of the famous Bal
tlmore oriole often has bright orange
Evening star., 1939-06-02
Suggests Guest List
For British Royalty.
To the Editor of The Star.

In his rather perplexing problem Of
selecting representative Americans to
attend functions honoring the British
King and Queen, has it ever occurred
to Ambassador Lindsay that within
short radius of the Capital live Ameri-
cans who received honorary knighthood
from Britain, for distinguished service
during the World War. These might
include some half dozen knights Com
mander of the Bath"
Possibly, most of these American off,
GERS would decline with thanks" But
unless knighthood for war service is
considered but . gesture, 1t should not
be put in class with international debt!
May %. WAR OFFICER.
Evening star., 1939-06-02

are afraid even to advise their own chill
oren IN fear OF the fiendish Gestapo. The
only hope is that thousands of letters
from abroad may cause the youth of
Germany to see that they are being led
oy an unscrupulous aggregation of
leaders.
Many Germans at home are coerced
INTO writing to friends here praising
Hitler and general conditions in Ger
many, though they profoundly detest the
same.
Our united action may save our Ger
man youth, and possibly be the means
of avertlng war. KR. BRAIN
Portland, Greg.
May 28
Evening star., 1939-06-02
Comments on Testimony
OF Gen. MOseiey.

To the Editor of The Star:
From my observations OF Red Blooded
Americans" such as Gen. Van Horn
Moseley regards himself, find that they
are much akin to Hitler's brutes. Is it
any wonder then that Moseley finds so
much to admire in Fritz Kuhn's Bund?
I agree with the retired general. the
Army needs purge. JAMES KING.
May 81.
Evening star., 1939-06-02
Gratifying Change Of Mind

Representative Randolph has been
a helpful friend of the District of
Columbia and his change of mind
about resigning the Craftsmanship of
the House District Committee is not
only gratifying to his many friends
In Washington but represented good
judgment on his part. 1t would be
unfortunate had he resigned under
any conditions, more unfortunate, as
far as the community is concerned,
had he permitted his duties to his
voting constituency in West Virginia
to become the cause of his giving up
the Craftsmanship.
AS representative in Congress
and as chairman of the District
Committee, Mr. Randolph has shown
notable willingness to take the
part Of Washington residents in local
legislative matters. Indicating more
than a passive interest in their
welfare, his name is identified with
one of the proposals for national
representation and he has always
been willing to lend a sympathetic
hearing to the needs of local resi-
dents.
For him to have carried out a de-
termination to resign, possibly voiced
In a spirit of pique over the head
aches" incurred by the double re-
sponSibilities of his Office, would not
only have lost to the District an ef-
fective voice but would have tended
to lower the Importance of the chair
manship of the House District Com
mittee in the eyes of his colleagues.
The post is not without its hazards.
The voters who send their repre-
sentatives to Congress are exacting
and jealous in the demands they
make upon them. The busy member
of Congress undoubtedly feels that
his first allegiance is to the people
whose votes sent him here and con-
flicts of interest are apt to be re-
solved in favor of the people back
home.
But the attitude of the members
of the District Committee, and of
the House itself, contributes to the
creation of such a sentiment. There
has been no lack of appreciation of
Mr.. Randolph's services by Wash
ington residents. Service on the
District Committee need not be the
onerous, thankless task which it is
sometimes pictured to be. Members
of the Senate District Committee,
which traditionally has been one of
the strong committees of the SEN
ate, do not complain of their duties.
The assignment to the District Com
mittee, while carrying certain def
mite responsibilities, also contains
unique opportunity for constructive
service in behalf of National Capital
building. In fact some of the greatest
Of our public men have been the
strongest champions of the Capital
and have delighted to labor to make
the Capital worthy of the Republic.
Clearly there is noble work for any
statesman in identifying himself
conspicuously with the upbuilding of
the Nations Capital.
1t would be fortunate if the vote
OF confidence given Chairman Ran
dolph yesterday by his colleagues
could be considered, in addition to
the pleasant gesture it conveyed, as
a determination by the membership
to work with their chairman in the
time that remains of this session to
dispose, expeditiously and wisely, OF
the important legislation which lies
ahead.
Evening star., 1939-06-02
BenedictIon

Lilies shall give their sweet consent
To bless the wedding day;
Only the moon on romance bent
Should pave the golden way;
Only the stars swung high above
Should light the nuptiaI sky
Brides shall have trysts to keep with low
As June is passing BY.
MATTE RICHARDS TYLER
Evening star., 1939-06-02

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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., 1939-06-02
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permissible. Please be brief!
Evening star., 1939-06-02
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Evening star., 1939-06-02

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-02
NOTICE OF HEARING ON FINAL ACCOUNT

In the Commissioners Court for the
 Territory of Alaska, Division Num-
 Der One. Before FELIX GRAY,
 Commissioner and ex-offcio Pro-
 bate Judge, Juneau Precinct. Tn the Matter of the Estate of
 HARRY E. BIGGS, Deceased.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that N. c. Banfield has this day filed his final report as administrator of the estate of Harry E. Riggs, deceased, in the above entitled court; that a hearing will be held at the office of the undersigned at Juneau, Alaska, on October 27th, 1889, at 10 o'clock A. M., at which time any person having objections to the administra- tion of said estate or the closing of the same in the manner set forth in said final report may appear and be heard.
 GIVEN under my hand and the seal of the Probate Court above men tioned this 18th day of August, 1889
 (SeaD M. E. MONAGLE,
 U. s. Commissioer and ex-officio
 Probate Judge, Juneau Precinct First publication, Aug. 26, 1939. Last publication, Sept. l6, 1899.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-02
ANGELS STEP
 Up;;RAIN|ERS
 RAINED OUT
Oakland Drops to Seventh PIaee-San Diego Cele-
 brafes by Win
(By Associated Press)

With Seattle rained out in a game with Portland, the third time this week in the present series, Los An geles moved a step closer to the leadership in the Pacific Coast League by beating Hollywood last night and giving Julio Bonetti his eighteenth victory for the season.
 Oakland dropped to seventh place, by narrow margin, on account of losing to San Francisco, but that by a shutout.
 San Diego celebrated Dominic Dallesandro Day last night by shut ting out Sacramento and evening the series. Pillette gave up only three hits.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-02
MEASLES BREAKS
 OUT AT pr. HOPE

Dr. J. F. Morley, Medical Direc- tor for Alaska of the Office of Indian Affairs, was notified today by Nurse Mildred Keaton at Bar row and by the commander of the Coast Guard cutter Spencer of an outbreak of measles at Point Hope
 The Spencer doctor said there were numerous cases in the village Point Hope, also known as Tigara, on the Arctic coast, the third sta- tion below Barrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-02
Record Now
 Being Made
 By DiMaggio
Hartnett Celebrates Catch. ing Reeord- Detroit
 in Win
(By Associated Press)

Joe DiMaggio, the new Yankee Clipper, seems destined to grab a chunk of fame with a possible first 400 batting average in nine years also the leadership in runs batted in and possibly the home run cham pionship. DiMaggio hit two triples and single yesterday The Yankees won over Cleveland.
 The White Sox took a third de- feat. Pinky Higgens homered twice yesterday aiding Detroit in vic- tory
 In the National Leagues abbre- viated schedule yesterday Hartnett caught a game, his 1,722 for a new record for one league. Hartnett also made a homer to celebrate the oc- casion. Despite the record and homer Chicago split the double header with Brooklyn.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-02
Empire Want Aos Bring Results.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
 That George Danner, administrator of the estate of James Ingles, de- ceased, has filed his final account and report of his administration of said estate, and his petition for dis tribution of the residue thereof, in the United States Commissioners Court for Juneau Precinct, at Ju- neau, Alaska; that 10 o'clock am. on October IA, 1889, has been fixed as the time and said Commission CTS Court the place for hearing same; and that all persons inter ested therein are hereby notified to appear at said time and place and file their objections, if any
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-02
Mrs. Rowe Honored
 By Mrs. |. p. Dawes

Complimentary to Mrs. Edythe Kelly Rowe, eminent cellist who will 500 nbe returning south, Mrs. L. P. Dawes entertained this after noon with luncheon and three ta- bles of bridge in the Iris Room of the Baranof Hotel. Bowls of flow CTS in season were used as decora- tions for the affair.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-02
FULLER ANNExES
 BENDIx RACE IN
 RECORD BREAKER

CLEVELAND, Sept. l. = Frank Fuller, wealthy San Francisco paint manufacturer, set a new re- cord for the Bendix Trophy Race today.
 Fuller flew the 2,242 miles from Burbank, Cal, at an average speed of 282.098 miles an hour against his own old mark of 258 miles an hour, set two years ago.
 Today's official time was seven
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-02
TWO NATURALIzED
 IN DISTRICT COURT

Citizenship was granted in Dis trict Court here today to two na- tives of Norway at the conclusion of naturalization proceedings. New citizens are Martin Lauritis Jens Kurset, who changed his name to Martin Kurset, and Nikoline Adolf sen Seppanen, who changed her name to Lena Seppanen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-02
Tickets on Sale for
 Berne-EhIer Conleri

Tickets are now on sale for the Berne-Ehler concert, which will be given September II, in the Gold Room of the Baranof Hotel. All music lovers of Juneau are urged to purchase their tickets as soon as possible as the seating capacity is limited.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-02
Dessert Party
 Is Given Last Eveninq

Mrs William Trumbo and Miss Betty Sharpe were co-hostesses last evening with dessert and six tables of bridge at Mrs. Trumbo's resi- dence on Dixon Street.
 Honors for cards during the eve ming were won by Miss Phyllis Jenne, first; Mrs. Gladys Overby second; and Miss Jean Taylor, con- solation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-02
Miss Carpenter
 Coming Here for
 Sisters 5 Weddinq

Miss Betty Carpenter of Holly wood, Cal, is a passenger on the steamer Columbia from Seattle. She is enroute here to be present for the September wedding of her sister, Miss Clara Carpenter, bride elect of Dr. M. J. Whittier.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-02
VESSEL REDWOOD
 REACHES BARROW

The vessel Redwood, making the Office of Indian Affairs Barrow trip this year in place of the North Star, which will be used in the Antarctic expedition, was at Point Barrow yesterday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-02

to said final account and petition for settlement and distribution thereof
 Dated: Juneau. Alaska, August 12, l939
 GEORGE DANNER,
 Administrator. HOWARD D. STABLER, Shattuck Building, Attorney for Administrator. Publication dates, Aug. 12-19-26, Sept. 3, 1889.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-02

hours, fourteen minutes and nine teen seconds for Fuller's flight
 Fuller placed second last year, behind Jacqueline Cochran. She did not race today because of fog.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-02
CUSTOMS MEN HOME

Collector of Customs J. J. Con- nors and Deputy Merv Sides re- turned to Juneau from Sitka today on the North Sea after routine port inspection.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-02
NOTICE

The Juneau Woman's Club vii meet at the Penthouse Tuesday Sept. 5, at 2 pm. All members urged to be present.
 ROSE s. HARRIS, adv. Secretary
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-02
American League
SONS OF NORWAY

Regular business meeting Satur- day, Sept. at pm. LOOP. Hall, Norwegian Travelogue follows the meeting.
 OLIVE WESTBY, adv. Secretary.