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should investigate subversive infiu-
ences.
Finally, there was the Dies mania
for publicity. It's rumored that he
called off an important hearing last
autumn because the world series
was monopolizing the headlines.
And he's not ashamed to admit it:
''The good that this committee does
depends on how many people read
the testimony in newspapers. Who
in the world is going to bother
about the official record?"
Paying SIS a day and travelling ex-
penses for each witness eats up a
SIS, 900 appropriation like cat laps
up milk. Which is one reason the
committees first year was a per-
feet model of what congressional in
vestigations shouldn't be. Dies had
no counsel, no cooperation from the
administration and no reason to ex-
pect any.
But he did get publicity, and last
year an alarmed citizenry demand
ed that these un-American upstairs
be ferreted out and shot at SUM-
rise. Result: A 100000 appropri-
alton.
Dies couldn't fight a world series
but he used much bigger COMPETE
tive news story as stepladder to
fame. That story was World War
II. The Communicated pact last
August gave him new stature, for
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tories went into the perfecting OF
the new hose which incorporates
safeguards against two peculiar avn
alton problems. A special COM
pound of synthetic rubber was de-
veloped for the hose to prevent the
natural rubber-which has a tend
ency to disintegrate in contact with
gasoline-from passing into the mo-
tors. The new compound is said
by technicians to be completely gas
oline-proof.
Stranded stainless steel wire was
also woven into the hose in order
that static electricity which might
have been generated by the fric-
ton Of air on the planes surfaces in
flight might be conducted harmless
ly to the ground through the wire,
which is attached to couplings on
the field.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-11
Most Mustaches Should Meier Be There Says Makeup Man;
But If You Insist, Here Are the Rules for Beautfying

II OLLYWOOD.-This is for men
Il only, but wives whose husbands
wear mustaches are respectfully in
vited to listen:
According to Perc Westmore, one
of Hollywood's foremost makeup
specialists, the average male run
ming around with misplaced eye
brow should shave it off-immedi-
atelyl
Westmore, whose fame as a mus
tache critic has grown since the day
he designed one for handsome Err
rol Flynn, points out that go out of
every 100 men wear the wrong type
of mustaches. Moreover, a lot of
them should never wear one.
Generally speaking, here are the
rules:
Bald-headed men should never
wear them.
L0ng-nOSed men should never
wear them high above the upper
lip.
Short-nosed men make carica-
lures of their mugs when they
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=-:zANY' MORE -
Martin Dies Grows in u. S. Esteem. !
= AS Ism Investigation Bears Fruit
By HOWARD LANCASTER
Released by Western Newspaper Union,

Released by Western Newspaper Union,
N/ASHINGTON. The only
w thing that counts in these
investigations is what gets into
the papers"
That was Martin Dies credo
the moment he opened the first
hearing before his congression-
al committee investigating un-
American activities and propa-
ganda.
Within few weeks most of
the nation was laughing at
him. Strip-Teaser Gypsy Rose Lee
offered to bare all for the commit
tee, and little Shirley Temple was
labeled Communist decoy by one
of Mr.. Dies witnesses.
1t seems strange, therefore, that
much of America is laughing on the
other side of its face today. There
are still plenty of people who think
the committees early investigations
were farce (and Dies admits he
got a few crackpot witneSSeS), but
a peculiar combination of circum-
stances has placed the un-Ameri-
canism committee front and center
on the Washington stage.
This month, having submitted a
report on its second years investi-
cation, the committee is asking con-
gress for a new appropriation.
Here's why it happened:
First, you have the correct COM
bination of men and times. Dies is
the 38-year-old Texan with heavy
hands and yellow hair whose sole
claim to fame after seven lean years
in congress was his penchant for
speech-making and a hatred for
'isms."
Two other men instrumental in this
affair were New York'S Nazi-hating
Rep. Samuel Dickstein and Vice Pres
ident Jack Garner. Dickstein used
to have habit of batting Hitler
from the house floor and reading
long lists of citizens whom he &C
cused of being Nazis. His fellow
Jews thought he was doing the race
more harm than good, and the house
didn't like to be embarrassed. So
the rules committee (of which Dies
was member) decided to silence
Dickstein by stealing his thunder.
Jack Gamers place in this affair
is mysterious, but possibly very i'm
portant. Being fellow Texan and
a friend of Dies, he might have
seen an opportunity for poking the
red-hot spotlight of publicity into
left-wing elements of the New Deal,
thus paving the way for his own can
didacy in 1910.
BY 1888 the shirt crowd-black
shirts, brown shirts, silver shirts,
etc.-were getting to be dirty shirt
crowd. When Martin Dies read
about Bundsfuehrer Fritz Kuhn, his
shirts and his camps, his blue eyes
saw red.
Another reason was the LaFol-
lette civil liberties committee, which
had been accusing industrialists of
employing spies to prevent their
employees from organizing. To pro-
vide an offsetting influence, many
congressman thought somebody
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it proved the swastikas were blood
brothers to the hammers-and-sick-
les.
Since the war started America
has tried to lock its gates against
foreign propagandists, and has be-
gun wondering if Martin Dies isn't
something of a prophet. Suddenly
the nation has realized that-despite
his clustering and apparently mis-
directed efforts-this red-baiter has
actually hung quite a few scalps
outside his wigwam.
In 1888 he pointed the commit
tees guns westward from Washing
ton and helped NOW down As Demo-
cratic congressman. Dies charged
that Frank Murphy failed to carry
out his gubernatorial duties in the
Flint sit-down strike back in 1887,
and the resultant rumpus contribut-
ed to Murphy's defeat when he
sought reelection.
Even the administration has start
ed to cooperate. President Roose-
welt called it "sordid procedure"
when the committee published
names of SOS government employ
ees on the mailing list of the Ameri-
can League for Peace and Democ-
racy, the inference being that these
people were Communists. But a
few days later Dies charges against
Communist Earl Browder took
shape in federal indictment. Bunds-
fuehrer Fritz Kuhn, limelighted by
the committee, was sent to Sing
Sing by New York District Attor-
ney Tom Dewey.
The case of Harry Bridges, radi-
cal west coast labor leader, was
shouted from the housetops until
Madame Secretary Perkins agreed
to hearing on charges that Bridges
was an undesirable alien. A deci-
sion is now pending.
Glaring at labor, Martin Dies &C
cused the unions of harboring for
eign agents. He now claims one
of the largest unions is quietly purg-
ing its ranks. He was partially
responsible for the recent house in
vestigation of the National Labor
Relations board, in which unsavory
reports were aired.
Dies put a stop to the WPA fed
eral theater project, which he said
was alive with Communists. He also
talked congress into halving the ap-
preparation of Senator LaFollette's
civil Liberties committee, which is
working the other side of the "ism"
street.
Even his most severe critics now
admit Martin Dies is coming of age,
though they still notice a lot of
rough edges that need polishing. OBJ
livicus to criticism, Dies has made
his report to congress and started
campaigning for more funds.
Here's, his view of it: He's proved
conclusively the existence of ''isms"
in the United States. Therefore the
next logical step is to get at the
cause of these radical movements.
To this end he would ask congress
for funds to interview share-crop-
pers, laborers, sailors, dispossessed
farmers, bootblacks and all other
unhappy Americans who come with.
in ear shot.
1t would be the biggest show on
earth, with Martin Dies as ring
master.
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wear mustaches snug against

wear mustaches snug against
the lip.
For men who can't decide which
type looks best, Westmore suggests
penciling on a sample line with
rouge and trying various patterns
until one is found that will best
blend with his characteristics. Then
go ahead and cultivate it. Here are
the points to watch:
Mouths that turn downward at the
corners should have mustaches that
turn up at the ends. This gives the
Illusion of straighter mouth.
A mustache too close to a long
nose makes the nose appear longer.
On the other hand, the man with a
broad upper lip and a normal nose
should wear his mustaches higher
than the average man. It gives bet
ter lines to his mouth.
Like bald-headed men, tall men
should never wear mustaches.
If the face has heavy or puffy
cheeks, the mustache line should
never correspond with the line that
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-11
First Television Subject
Was Paid 6O-Cent Fee

LONDON.-The first person ever
televised submitted for so cents.
This was revealed by John Baird,
Scottish television wizard, on his
fifty-first birthday anniversary. The
subject was an Office boy In build
ing in which Baird was working.
Baird also revealed in Glasgow
that while at school he fitted his
fathers house with electricity. The
current was supplied by a water
cooled engine and when the. water
supply was cut of suddenly the
engine exploded.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-11
Youthful Tailored
Two-Piece Frock

CEASON in and season out, the
- whole year round, you need a
two-piece tailored suit-frock like
1853. It's ideal for business,
classroom wear and general spec
tator sports. The collarless neck
line, besides being very smart
gives you chance to indulge your
fancy for sports jewelry and
Scarfs.
The skirt is full and circular,
and of course you can wear it
with your lingerie blouses, too.
The jacket-blouse has unusually
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extends from the nose to the mouth
corners. It should always curve in
ward instead of outward.
Sometimes, Westmore points out, a
mustache can be a real boon. It
can correct badly sloped mouth,
make thick lips appear thinner and
improve the average ugly mouth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-11
Around the World

Capt. Joshua Slocum was the first
man to circumnavigate the globe
alone. He sailed from Boston on
April "A, 1895, in a 36-foot sloop
called "The Spray" and reached
Fairhaven, Mass, on July 3, 1898.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-11

attractive bodice detailing, with
stitched seams emphasized by two
little fiat pockets, placed just
where slim figures need them! 1t
is fitted in to hug the waistline,
and the shoulders are CALAMITY
squared, to make it look even
more slender. Tweed, velveteen,
flannel and wool crepe are ex-
cellent materials for right now.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1853
is designed for sizes IL, IA, 16, 18
and 20. Corresponding bust meas
urements 80, 80, "a, 36 and 38.
Size IA 1927 requires AS yards
of 39-inch material. With long
sleeves, size IA requires 4A yards
of 39-inch fabric.
For a pattern of this attractive
model send Is cents in coins, your
name, address, style, number and
size to The Sewing Circle Pattern
Dept, Room 1924, I'll w. Wacker
Dr., Chicago, Ill.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-11
Buried Coconut

Cincinnati sewer workmen I'M
earthed a well-preserved coconut at
a depth of 80 feet. They reported it
still "gurgled" with fluid, though
records indicated it may have been
buried 70 years.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-11
Oldest II. s. Pauer

Editor and Publisher says that the
oldest newspaper in the United
States in point Of continuous publica-
ton under the same name is the
Hartford Courant, which marked its
175th birthday IN the fall Of 1899.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-11
international Reply Coupon

An international reply coupon is q
stamp, bearing a fixed rate of ex-
change, which can be purchased in
the currency of one country and
used as postage of certain value in
any other country in the agreement.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-11
European Employment Problem

In Italy, Russia and certain of the
Balkan states, the number of per-
sons of working age is increasing so
rapidly as to constitute serious
problem from the point of view Of
employment. eaaeal
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-11
Ancient Conservation Practices

Soil and water conservation prac-
tees recommended for use in the
southwestern dust bowl have been
known to farmers since before the
time Of Christ.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-11

THE Russian Baltic drive, side
L tracked by the Firms, was, ac-
cording to the meager evidence OBJ
tainable, the pet idea of Andrei
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-11

n MING with Henry F. Grady
~ many years ago, this writer
noted that he had that old-time free
trade religion. He has never back
Evening star., 1940-11-20

directions and an explicit, Step-by-
step sew chart Even if you've never
done much sewing, you can have fun
making these. Plush, felt, flannel,
oilcloth and chintz are good sturdy
fabrics for toys that will have to
stand a lot of affection and daily
exercise
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1281-B
is designed in one size. Panda re-
quires ! > yard of 36-inch dark mate
rial and 3s yard of light; two pounds
of kapok filling; dog requires p yard
and one pound of kapok filling.
Hundreds OF women who don't
know any more about sewing than
you do are making charming clothes
for themselves with our simple
patterns! And you can save money
in the same way. Send IS cents for
the new fall and winter fashion. book
full of inspiring, exclusive designs.
Each pattern includes q step-by-
step sew chart.
Evening star., 1940-11-20

The Gelcately worked detailing on
some OF the better pins and neck
laCeS Is reminiscent OF the precision
which is found IL fine diamond Jew
elry. An, Interesting innovation IS
the use Of huge sprays of rhine
stones in flower forms. These are
eXquisitely done, often using tiny
springs to give the effect Of quiver-
ing stamenS or petals. In spite Of
the flower forms, however. there IS
nothing dcmure about the newest
rhinestone jewelry which is designed
to give dramatic splash of brill
lance to dark clothes.
Colored stones are being widely
shown around town. either IN large.
square-cut versions or IN clustered
effect. particularly evident III the
jeWelry with Persian influence
These items with Thief Of Bag
dad inspiration are massive il ap-
pearance. vet somehow Ieta-n dell
cate touch cue to he combination o.
pastel stones with InulCa,".v worked
silver or gold cOlOred backgrounds
Wide bracelets. elaboraIelv GraDeC
necklaces and novelty pins rciec,
this Eastern feeling. often in anus
ing fashion. For example the .lnE
cross-legged figure Of a Hindu crVs-
tai gaZer IS q tvplcallv interesting
lapel gadget done in this manner
Our final classification which in
Cludes Jewclry designed for tailored
or less formal afternoon wear takes
in those massive silver and gold pms
with a strictly maiern touch Bold
swlrls Of metal make up most OF
these pieces which arc aS effective on
sweaters as they are on a basic black
dress. Very tailored earrings aC-
company these. You'll probably
choose the neat-but gaudy bow
knot type or those which are simply
a triangular shaped piece Of metal
Both are thoroughly sophisticated
and very new.
Also exciting a great deal Of III
tcrest are the SIGe-drape necklaces
of gold and silver plated chains IN
combination These faSten at the
side with a large hook and eye ar
rangement and are composed OF
strand upon strand Of metal chain.
Also available with simulated stones.
they create an almost barbara ef-
Evening star., 1940-11-20
Introduction
Fornality
Debated
Reply to Question
About Usage of
First Names
BY EMILY POST.

Il Is correct OF course, TO intro
duce all people-unless very young
b. tItlc. Mrs. Jones, Nj. Jones or
Miss Jones. as The case may be.
But the following letter suggests the
exception 10 the rule. If good
friends Of ours introduce their good
friends 10 us formally, using titles,
may We begin calling these good
friends OF our friends by first names
immediately. since we and they have
heard so often about each other?
In other words, IN situation
that is 50 friendly. l think 1t would
be safe to follow your own impulses,
I rather wonder, however. why you
were not introduced by first names?
Dear Mrs. Post: Is it wrong to
hold a small piece of bread in one
hand as a pushor while eating with
the fork in the other hand? And if
It IS wrong, then isn't II bad 10 let
very Young children begin by Civ
ing them an implement called
pusher"?
AnSWer-It is entirely proper TO
use small crust Of bread, and quite
all right. therefore, 10 give child
pusher, because as he grows older
and more expert in handling his
table implements the pusher is re-
placed by a small crust OF bread.
Dear Mrs. Post: ta) When eat
ing shrimp cocktail. is it proper
to put a large shrimp in ones
mouth without cutting it? Cb) How
can steamed clans be eaten except
to use the fingers?
AnSWer-ta) You cut the shrimp
in half with the edge of the fork
against the side Of the glass If you
can't do this, you have to put the
whole piece in your mouth because
you certainly can't bite it off the
fork. (b) They can't!
Dear Mrs. Post. May a hostess
wear long dress when her guests
will in all probability be in street.
length dresses?
AnsWer-It is entirely proper that
she wear long dress at home for
afternoon and evening, but not as
early as at lunch
Evening star., 1940-11-20

Ii : easy to serve new, eH-
citing cakes and hot hreads
It you use Rumford Ba king
Powder. For with Rumford
Evening star., 1940-11-20
Growing Boys
In Trouble
Not Bad
Helpful, Consenial
Associates Will
Benefit Them
By ANGELO PATRI.

All BOYS who get into trouble with
the law are not hopeless cases. More
often they are boys who are in a
state OF unbalanced growth-part
child, part adult-sufering from
strain and fatigue and confusion
because Of their physical condition.
These boys get together in little
groups because misery likes COM
pany. They get together because
they feel akin. Each is in some
way ike the other and all are un-
easy and restless and eager for re-
lief. In their desire to find a COM
Portable way OF living. way that
asks for little from them in the way
of sef-control. Sef-help, self-suffi-
cheney. they take the wrong way
and the police have TO attend 10
them.
These are the boys who break
into stores, freight cars. old houses
and pilfer what they find loose.
They sell the Junk for what they
can get and spend the money in
childish acknowledging sweets. 60
ing to movies, treating other boys,
sometimes girls. They are not GRIM
inals, but they are helpless young
people who are on the way TO being
bad citizens. They must be taught
the proper way Of life until such
time as they are able 10 stand alone.
f,.in
boys are placed in this situation and
in their fright 90 what is wrong.
They scold, threaten, deprive the
boys Of all privileges, order them to
stay in the house and that kind of
thing. Keeping a boy a prisoner in
the home is impossible
The first thing to do with such
a boy is to have the childrens spe-
cialist examine him and then follow
directions for his care. The next
step is to get in touch with one of
his teachers who has faith in him
and in whom he has faith, and ask
that he take special interest in
the boy. advising him, watching over
his daily program, guiding him in
his activities and associations. A
stranger who is interested can
always do more in this respect than
the family.
Then give attention to what he
does in his free hours. That is
where the trouble begins.
He must fit into new group as he
fitted into the previous one, but this
time it is his strongest side that
must fit, not the weakest one.
If nothing constructive is done
to steady the boy he will surely re-
peat his mistake. The court and
the probation officer cannot do the
work alone. School and society must
help and it is their duty to do so.
Evening star., 1940-11-20

finger marks that would be bound
to be in evidence at such con-
Stantlv used part of the room. and
it is completely III keeping with
the period of the room. A good
washable wallpaper will lend color
full BACKGROUND to this room, IN
which the fine mellow wood OF the
furniture Will be shown 10 adVan-
tage The paper will respond with
new life and color to Sponglng with
mke-Warm water and the mlldeSt
soap once or twice a year This
will remove all surface dust and
soil. On the other hand, 1t VIII not
stand constant scrubbing 10 remove
the evidence of grubby fingers with
out losing all of its decorative sur
face. In this type of house. paper
might be used in the dining room
above q chair rail with panelmg
or paint below. and in the same
manner up the stair hall Papers
are also made for bathrooms, but
thev were not intended for use
above the bath tub where steam
would loosen the backing or close
10 the wash basin where soap and
Dirt may stain them. Above dado
nf tile linoleum or similar surface,
papers are beautiful as we'll as prac-
teal
What about rugs and floor Gov
srings? Be wise IN Your selection
and YOU may scrub TO Your hearts
content. Linoleum is ideal for the
floor covering. from the standpoint
Of comfort. cleaning. lndeStructaoll-
itv and safety for children. Upon
this YOU may use roOm-SlZed ru2S,
scatter rugs or none At all with
equal success. Your Oriental. do
mestic or hooked rugs should go
to the professional cleaner once a
year. In this way dust and sand IS
taken out of the backing so that
the life of the rug Is heightened
by many years. 1t is also sham
pooed by hand or machine accord
ing to your specifications. The
gentlest hand treatment IS none too
good for your Oriental or hooked
rugs. There are also rug shampoos
that are usablc at home to clean
the surface of the rugs from time
to time. These are easy TO use and
help to keep that freshly Iaundeyed
appearance at all times In case
you have some doubts as to whether
the colors will run, avoid the usual
Evening star., 1940-11-20

household soap and get one OF the
specified rug ShampooS which are
guaranteed not to start the colors.
Slip covers Of washable fabric
which are sanforized may be tipped
on and of. and if handled carefully,
viii hold their shape. One smart
trick that gives good results is to
press the slip covers after Washing,
and while slightly damp, zip them
onto the cushions and smooth them
into proper shape Then run over
them with the hot iron to smooth
seams and take out all folds. and
give that last professional touch
which makes them as good as new
again. Paper lamp shades may be
spongcd and silk or other fabric
types may be Whisked through a
bath of SudS of the rug or up
holstery shampoo. Even the fur
nitWe may set a soap and water
bath when il looks solled. Use warm
water. mild soap and a few table
spoons of turpentlne in the water.
Wash and wipe dry Immediately.
Then wax or polish IN the usual
manner.
II you like glazed chintz buy the
permanent finish" kind that Will
stay glazed after it Is washed
Reclazlng IS NOT always successful
and is quite expensive. ANY num-
Der Of other fabrics now made for
draperics and upholstery are fine III
design and color and their beauty
increases with tubblngs and use,
Make your selection according to
use. know the ability OF your
materials to give service and Go not
expect miracles After that make
it YOUR pride to know the best
method of care for the whole IN
terror Of your house.