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Evening star., 1940-01-18
City News in Brief
TO-DAY.

4OOA4
Dinner, General Federation of
Womens Clubs, Mayflower Hotel, 6
pm.
Dinner, Traffic Club of Washing
ton, Mayfower Hotel, 7p.m.
Dinner, American Institute Of
Mining and Metallurgical Engineers,
shoreham Hotel, 8 pm.
Dinner, American Federation Of
Labor, honoring George Meaney,
Willard Hotel, Z pm.
Meeting, Thirteen Club, Willard
Hotel, pm.
Meeting, Washington section,
League of Laymen's Retreats, Will
lard Hotel, 8 pm.
Meeting, New Jersey State So
ciety. Wardman Park Hotel, 8 pm.
Meeting, District of Columbia Os-
teopathic Association, Ambassador
Hotel, 1880 pm.
Meeting, Young Friends Club, Ra-
leigh Hotel, $3.50 pm.
Meeting, Kappa Gamma Sorority,
Raleigh Hotel, 7:30 pm.
Dance, Alabama State Society,
Shoreham Hotel, 9 pm.
Dance, Pennsylvania State So
ciety, Willard Hotel, 9 pm.
Dance, Massachusetts, State So
ciety, Wardman Park Hotel, 10 pm.
Dance, West Virginia State So
ciety, Raleigh Hotel, 9p.m.
Convention, Washington Phlla-
delphia genealogical Society, May
flower Hotel, all day.
Convention, Memorial Craftsmen
Association of Maryland, Virginia
and District of Columbia, Ambassa-
dor Hotel, all day.
TOMORROW.
Meeting, General Federation of
Women's Clubs, Mayflower Hotel,
10 am.
Meeting, Wage and Hour Division,
Raleigh Hotel, 10 am.
Luncheon, Reciprocity Club, May
flower Hotel, 1890 pm.
Luncheon, District of Columbia
Bankers Association, Willard Hotel,
12:45 pm.
Dinner, National Paint Salesmen's
Club, Wardman Park Hotel, $50
pm.
Meeting, Washington Board of
Trade, MaytloWer Hotel, 8 pm
Meeting, Union Printcratt Inter-
national Golf Association. Mayflower
Hotel, 8 pm.
Meeting, Washington Institute of
Public Accountants, Willard Hotel,
pm.
Initiation, Beta Gamma Phi So
rority, Wardman Park Hotel, 8 pm.
Meeting, Omega Kappa Sorority,
Annapolis Hotel, $3.50 pm.
Card party, Third Order of St.
Dominic, Raleigh Hotel, 7 pm.
Dance, Iowa State Society, Shore
ham Hotel, $50 pm.
Dance, Our Lady of Victory
Church, Mayflower Hotel, 10 pm.
Dance, Masonic Clubs of the Dis
trict of Columbia, Willard Hotel,
pm.
Dance, Mississippi State Society
Wardman Park Hotel, 10 pm
Dance, Delaware State Society,
24O0 Sixteenth street NV, 10 pm
Convention, Memorial Craftsmen
Association of Maryland, Virginia
and the District of Columbia, Am
bassador Hotel, all day.
Evening star., 1940-01-18
1870 Yds. SIC to 79c
RAYONS and
A CE AT e s
38c yd.

Remnants in useful lengths
from 2 to ~ yards. Fine
quality printed rayon French
crepes. celanese rayon satin,
celanese rayon taffeta, acetate
run and pebble crepes.
u.S75 Yds.) Rayons; printed
and plain: 3 to 5 yard lengths.
Reg. 39c-49c yard -1sc
(249 yds.) All-wool Coatings
and Suitings; 54-in. wide, good
lengths. Reg. 200 yd.----1.3s
GoldenberD's-Mdin Floor
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Traffic Safety Meeting
To Be Held Tomorrow

A special traffic safety meeting
will be held tomorrow at 7:30 pm.
In the National Archives Audito-
rum, sponsored by the District Com
missioners and the Traffic Advisory
Council
Paul F. Stricken, field director of
the National Safety Council, will
be the principal speaker He will
analyze the methods used by cities
and States to reduce traffic deaths.
Special arrangements have been
made for showing a prize winning
safety film and several District Off
cials will tell of their plans for safety
work here.
The public is invited to attend.
Evening star., 1940-01-18
Man Dies Building Boot
For South Seas Cruise

By the Associated Press.
CAMDEN, N. j., Jan 19-ThorWald
Andersons dream of building his
own boat and sailing to the South
Seas never will be fulfilled
For two years he worked on the
boat, completed last week save for
a few finishing touches.
Yesterday a friend found the 54-
year-old toolmaker dead In a half
fnished bunk in the hold.
Evening star., 1940-01-18
FURNITURE

(3) 5-pc. Dinette Suite; maple
finish. Reg. 1895 --- 11.SS
(D KApok Mattress; heavy
sateen covering. Reg. 1895.
see
(1) Box Spring; on legs and
Innerspring Mattress. Reg.
$3.50 $3.50
(l) Studio Couch; with back
and arms. Reg. $3.50. --1s.ee
(6) Coil Springs, helically tied.
Reg. 7.95 .95.---l.45
1) Chifforobe; walnut We
neered. Reg. 26.95. .--12.ee
~ Maple Toilet Tables; with
hanging mirror. Reg. 1895.
see
(s) Maple Vanity Benches.
Reg. 1875 5--2.ee
~ s-pc. Dinette Suite; wal
nut and maple veneered. Reg.
oS.UO 33.OO
(2) Ape. Modern Bedroom
Suite; solid willow. Reg. 1900.
54.eo
Goldenbergs-Fourth Floor
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Wushinqton-Lee PIT. A.

Mrs. Arthur Watkins, former sec
retary of the National Congress OF
Parent Teacher Associations, will
speak at 8 o'clock tonight before
the Washington-Lee High School
Parent-Teacher Association in the
school.
Evening star., 1940-01-18
UPHOLSTERY

1868 yds.) Curtain Fabrics;
novelty marquisettes, mill
lengths. Reg. 10c-20c yd., &c
(1e) Hassocks; square and
round. Irregulars Of 1.00-1.59
grades ------44c
(SS) Curtains; panels and half
pairs. Reg. 25c-3oc each.- 15c
(e prs.) Priscilla Curtains;
soiled from display. Reg. 1.59
PAIR
Il Drs.) Ruh1ed Curtains; 21a
yds. long; soiled. Reg. 2.98
pair --1.49
a prs.) Ruhled Curtains; IA
yds. long; soiled. Reg. 1.98
pair 9oc
(297) Lace Ends, for door
panels or short windows. Reg.
19c-20c ------12c
(143 prs.) Sash Curtains;
scrims and marquisettes. Reg.
lSc pr. .------------- 1oc
(s7) Satin Squares, for re-
covering pillows. Reg. 29c, lee
Goldenberg'eThtrd Floor
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Window Shades

81 Holland Shades; extra
wide, 50 in. by 8 #. 1rregu-
lars Of 2.29 grade de----1.39
(147) Oilcloth Chair Pads.
Reg. 25c--- 12c
(44) Reversible Asbestos Stove
Mats; washable. Reg. 49c -29c
ll6) Oileloth Scarfs; also pot
holders. Reg. 10c and 15c- Sc
(2) Cedar Chests; walnut ex-
terror. Reg. 26.95-15.99
Goldenber0's-Thrd Floor
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LAMPS

(1S) Pottery Lamps; with
shade. Reg. 1.19 --6Sc
(ll) Vanity Shade Covers;
silk and rayon. Reg. 29c, 1sc
(15) Card Tables; sold "as s."
Reg. 1.19 ----79c
u) Indirect Bridge Lamp, with
shade; sold As H." Reg.
4.o5 -----z.SS
Goldenberg's-Do1Dnstdirs
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N Odd Lots of
Regular I5c to &c
TOILETRIES
lOc

Included are Red Cross Alb
sorbent Cotton, Pinaud Lilac
Talcum, Amo Rub. 16-oz.
Mavis Talcuni, Rubbing Alcos
hol, HuMadors, etc.
(2D Shampoo Combination,
Zonite and CASTLE. Reg.
cd Cutex Manicure Sets;
3 pcs. Reg. 45c---2ec
(122) Octagon Soap. Reg. Sc
(12) Military Sets; ; and S
pcs. Reg. l.59----69 69c
(3s) Gem Safety Rasors. Reg.
aSC 15c
go Cutex Nail Polish; as
sorted. Reg. 35c- -12c
Goldenberg's-Main Floor
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+ And Super Specials X
HOSIERY

1921 prs.) Full Fashioned
Hose; ringless chiffon. Sec
onds of 79c-1.00 grades 39c
t207 prs.) Full Fashioned
Hose; ringless chiffon. Mill
mends of 69c grade 29c
(l49 prs.) Silk Chiffon Hose;
reinforced. Reg. 39c l9c
122 prs.) Kant-Run Hose;
service weight. Seconds of
39c grade - ~ 15c
tl64 prs.) Rayon Hose; serv-
ice weight. Seconds Of 29c
grade l2 l2c
(lO9 prs.) Boys Socks; lastex
top. Reg. 19c-1 1Oc
Goldenberg's-Main Floor
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HANDBAGS

u7) Handbags; suedes and
patents; black only. Reg.
A.VU S0c
(le3) Han d bags; suedes,
feathers, and fabricoids; also
Evening Bags. Reg. l.59-
A'So -0Sc
(54) Handbags; black and
colors. Reg. l.00-----e9c
Goldenber0-Main Floor
ACCESSORIES
(7So) Handkerchiefs: women's
and children's styles. Reg.
Sc each &c
(Sl3) Handkerchief: mems
and women's styles. Reg. l0c
and 15c- &c
(leS) Women's Neckwear; all
necklines. Reg. 3ec-59c.
11hc
(2S) Women's Blouses; ace
tates and rayon satins. Reg.
1.00-1.o5 --69 -69c
Goldenberg's-Mdtn Floor
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LINENS

(s7) Dundee Towels; 20x40-
In. Seconds Of 29c grade, 1Sc
(5S) Cannon Towels; 1Sx36
and 20x40 in. Seconds Of 25c
grade ---121lc
(O Vanity Sets; all linen.
Reg. 7oc ---------24c
go Turkish Towels; seconds
Of 10c grade ---5c
(12) Cannon Bath Mats; SEC
onds Of 69c grade 1Sc
(7z) Cannon Towels; pastel
colors. Seconds Of ACC grade,
zSc
(0 Lace Scarfs; 15x45-in.,
soiled. Reg. 49c 16c
(11) Vanity Sets; soiled. Reg.
(11) Tablecloths; rayon-and-
cotton; 52x6S-in. Reg. SOC,
2Sc
IA yds.) Brown Table DAM
ask; 5S-in. Reg. soc yd., $40
Goldenbergs-Main Floor
DO M f. TIC S
(ls) BlsacheA Sheets; 72xs9-
in. Reg. 1.00-----sS CSC
(13 prs.) Mehavk Pillow
Cases; colored border. Reg.
1.19 -------------4Sc
(5) Rayon Comforts; WOOL
filled. Reg. 6.9S---1.SS
(2) All-wool Blankets; brown.
soiled. Reg. 3.88 8------1.7S
a. 25% Wool Blankets; solid
colors. Reg. 1893 S.----1.1s
(D Chenille Bedspread; irreg.
of sos grade ---.----z.SS
(1) $50 Wool Blanket; irreg.
of 400 grade -----1.49
(O Bates CoAonlal SpfeedS;
seconds Of 4.s5 quality y---1.3S
(S47 yds.) Remnants Un-
bleached Sheeting; 81 and "a
in. Reg. acc yd.---------1Ss
Ga yds.) UnblsaehsA Csttsn;
! to 5 I'd. lengths. Reg. 121ac
I'd. -----------SHe
~ Chenille D Be4Sprea d;
soiled. Reg. 3.S6------1.e9
~ BleaeheA Sheets; o1xe9-
In; seconds Of 100 grade, 7se
u Cslsnial BsdsprsaA; Sec
ond Of 2.e5 grade------1.3S
a. Raysn Bedsprsads; s0x
10S-in. Reg. 4.95--------1.SS
Goldenberg-Main Floor
Evening star., 1940-01-18
Mems Furnishings Reduced

(59) Flannelette Nightshirts
and pajamas, most all sizes.
Reg. 1.00--5o Soc
90 Suede Leather Jackets;
size SO. Reg. 3.95---1.49
(5) Rayon Loungins Robes;
small size only. Reg. 2.95, I.98
~ Blanket Robe; medium
size. Reg. 1.59 - 59c
(23) Sport Sweaters; upper or
button front. Reg. l.69, 7Sc
(1 Vogue Shirts; size II,
slightly soiled. Reg. 1.39, 44c
(36) Broadcloth Shirts, soiled
and mussed, large sizes only.
Reg 69c-1.00 - 29c
l14) Tie and Handkf. Sets.
Reg. 100 44c
Goldenber1'
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.9:9:

(l47 Spun Rayon Dresses;
for street and once wear, sizes
IA to 10. Reg. 100 SSc
t93) Broadcloth Uniforms;
ripper front, sizes II to IS.
Reg. 100 -------------Ss Sc
Second Floor
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Floor Coverings

Floor Coverings
~ Administer Rugs; 9x12.
Reg. 1895 24.S5
(1) Velvet Rug; s.3x1o.s. As
is. Reg. 1855. -----14.ss
(2) Administer Rugs; sx12.
Reg. 1885 1878
~ Congoleum Rug; ox12;
damaged. Reg. 7.s5 .--2.S5
(72 yds.) Felt Base Hall Run
ner; remnants. Reg. 35c-
4ec yd.-------------- 1Sc
t1S) Art Squares; felt base:
6xe; no borders. Reg. 3.75-3.S4
LA
(1s) = Csnssleum Rags; 3xs.
Hook pattern. Reg. 1.SS- -SSs
(1) Revsraible Chenille Rag;
6xS; imperfect Reg. 7.4s,
---l.1y
~ Chenills Rug; 3x6; imper-
feet. Reg. 32o----------1.oe
(O Broadlssm Rugs; 3x6;
plain colofs. Reg. 7.50- -4.sS
Goldenberg's-Third Floor
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NOTIONS

"a prs, Chellephane Cur
tains for bath or kitchen. Reg.
40c 1Sc
(32) Card Table Covers; COL
ored rubber. Ret. 1sc- lie
81 Mirror Boxes. Reg. SOC. 14c
~ Shoe Cabinets; slightly
damaged. Ret. l.oS S-----s4c
t21) Pillow Tops. Reg. 4oc. 1sc
(14) Novelty PuRs. Reg. 2Sc.
lee
(1s) Dress Shields. Ret. 20c
(32) Sanitary Apfens. Reg.
zSC AfC
(22) Girdles; small sises. Reg.
39c Ice
40 Shee Bags; 12-pocket
size. Reg. sec l9c
t2D Household Aprons; rub
Der. Reg. 2ec- -1Sc
roIA>n hnru,> Hni.. EJA>-
Evening star., 1940-01-18
UNDERWEAR


(20) Snugfit indies; small
sizes. Reg. 19c -5 Sc
t19) Ray0n Undies and Part
wool Snugfit Panties. Reg.
29c lOc
tl0) RayOn Gowns. Size 16
only. Reg. 1.09- Soc
(49) Unionsuits; m e diu m
weight. Reg. sec -- 39c
(19O Rayon Tafeta Slips;
rose and white. Reg. 69c, 39c
t59) Rayon indies; slight
irregulars. Reg. SOC 19c
Goldenberg's-Matn Floor
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HOusefurnfshila9s

HOusefur'nishinRs
(2) Fireplace Ensembles; Z
pcs. Reg. 7.98----------5.SS
(2) Fireplace Ensembles; 7
pcs. Reg. 10.99-----S.A
(1) Portable Fireplace Mantel;
floor sample. Reg. 1885, 1888
(2) Fireplace Mantels; fiber
board. Reg. 100
ID Oak Breakfast Set; s pcs.
Reg. 1895 -------11.21
a. 32-pc. Dinner Sets; serv-
ice for s. Reg. 4.9S .---1.SS
(2) Automatic Electric Teast.
ers, Universal. Reg. s.e5- SIS
(1o) Pyrex Pie Plates; chrome
holder. Reg. LOO ---ees
0oidenbeyg's-Dosnnstoass
Evening star., 1940-01-18

az Tie and Handkf. Sets.
Reg. 69c 12 lie
a. Capeskin Gloves; brown,
small sizes. Reg. 1.19 sic
(26) Evening Dress Gloves.
Reg. 1.19-l.39 47c
(19) Mayo Unionsuits; slightly
soiled; sizes SO to 3S. Reg.
4.Vu ---- OSC
Q7) 1870 Wool Unionsuits;
broken sizes. Reg. s9c 58c
t53) Mayo Undershirts; slight
ly soiled; most all sizes. Reg.
SOC ---------19e
(49) Flannelette Pahmas;
small sizes. Reg. 69c 40
t19 prs.) Rayon Hose; broken
sizes. Reg. 15c pr.----5s
Floor
Evening star., 1940-01-18
No Mail, Phone or G. q. p. Orders
Convenient Low-Rote Parking
Mems 1896 Suits & 0'coats
10 overcoats in blue and oxford sizes -
for regulars, 36, 81, SO, 80, ~ and a.
young mems suits in grey, blue and ~
brown mixtures; sizes SO, 81, 80 and AZ. "

(l0) Sport Slacks; sizes 80 to
36. Reg. 3.9S --1.48
(6) Work Pants; covert and
hickory stripes, broken sizes;
80 to 40. Reg. 1.49--- -58c
~ Riding Breeches; size "a.
Reg. 2.98 -1.O 100
Evening star., 1940-01-18

% Brown Corduroy Pants;
size SO. Reg. 2.98---1.00
(6) Raincoats; black only:
sizes So to ~. Reg. 1.98, 64c
~ Fine Overcoats; sizes 36,
81, 38. Reg. 1886 ----16.95
Evening star., 1940-01-18
GLOVES

(lo7 prs.) Won Z MS Kid
Gloves; seconds Of l.69
grade --..---.--.- 89c
(11S prs.) Rayon Suede
Gloves; broken sizes. Reg.
(S4 prs.) Capeskin Gloves:
slip-ons; seconds of 100
grade 39c
u16 prs.) Wool Gloves;
women's and children's;
broken sizes. Reg. soc 39c
(6S prs.) Children's Wool Nit
tens; lastex top. Reg. 29c, 1sc
AS prs.) Angleskin Gloves;
broken sizes. Reg. 29c 10e
Goldenberg'-Main Floor
CORSETS
(S) Girdles; brocaded, small
sizes. Reg. 1.19 -5 59c
(5) Girdles; AWAY stretch.
Reg. soc -------- lee
90 LAstex Girdles; med. and
large. Reg. 1.95 ~ 1.59
az Cersettes; brocaded, lace
uplifts. Reg. 2.95 l.95
(10) Lastex Girdles; 2-way
stretch. Reg. soc - 39c
(8) Girdles; broken sizes. Reg.
1-So ------- l.0S
(2l BrasSiereS: built-up
shoulders. Reg. 1.29 Sc
Goldenberg's-Second Floor
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TOTS & GIRLS

TOTS 4 GlHLS
(49) Rayon Dresses; Ski
Pants, Sweaters and Gym
Suits; broken sizes. Reg.
11e 39c
(47) Cotton Dresses and Rayon
Panties. Reg. soc c1oc
(9 Girls Coats; light weight:
broken sizes. Reg. 3.99, 1.99
(46) Dresses; broken sizes. 3
to IA yrs. Reg. 199 -S Sc
(1o) Tots Velvet Dresses.
Sizes 3 to 6 yrs. Reg. 800, LA
(9) Winter Coats and Snow
Suits. Reg. 3.9s-7.99---1.Ss
az Infants .Shawls and Crib
Blankets. Reg. 1.3s-----ssc
a. Christening Dresses; hand
made. Reg. 1.ss-----1.3s
> "a prs.) Tots Socks; broken
sizes. Reg. 29c pr.------Sc
(9) Rayon Crepe Pajamas;
broken sizes. Reg. 1876
40, Rayon Satin Pajamas;
broken sizes. Reg. 1.ss---1.1s
(4s) Cotton Slips; broken
sizes 2 to IA. Reg. SOC 1Sc
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Floor
Evening star., 1940-01-18
SPORTSWE EAR


(6) Women's Skirts; of fan-
mel. Reg. 1.99 - 69c
(9) Women's Sweaters; slip
on and coat styles. Reg.
I 90 CSC
(19) Blouses; broken sizes
1898. Reg. 2.99 l LA
(5T Women's Sweaters and
Cotton Shirts. Reg. Soc
79c ---14c
t2D 2-pc. Sport Suits; broken
sizes 1918. Reg. 200 S9c
(49) Blouses; sises 32-40;
slightly imperfect. Reg.
1.99 --S9c
Goldenberq's-Second Floor
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48 Robes & HOusecOats
Regularly 2.98 and 3.99

Final clearance price on these attrac-
tive flannel and suede robes and rayon
satin housecoats. Wine, royal and navy.
Incomplete range Of sizes, II to ~.
Evening star., 1940-01-18

~ Rayon Uniforms; sizes IA
and is. Reg. 2.99- 100
(59) Women's Dresses; cotton
prints. sizes IA to 40. Reg.
59c-79c ZSc
11 Rayon Housecoats; wrap
style, sizes IA to 20. Reg.
w VIC
G0Jdenher0's &.
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(24) Royon Crepe Dresses; sizes 49, Reg l99
(l9) Rib Roll Rsyen Crepe Dresses. Reg. 1923
w Apoea Reyen Dresses. Reg. 3ss4+
l2s) Dresses; broken sizes ~ 70 ~ Reg 6s97s5-----4
~ Evening Dresses; sizes l2-20. Reg. 795-----4
Godenberos-Second Floor.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-07
Editorial Comments
From Other Angles
TRAINING
Charleston Nv. Val Gazette

If it is the wish of this country that we pre-
pare ourselves against any possible military
or naval misadventure then we do not see how
we are going to get away from selective SER
vice or something very much like it. This, of
course, does not mean that the country pro-
poses to snatch every ablebodied man and put
him into the army, navy or marines. It means,
first, that our man-poWer will be catalogued
and every man will be given a chance to state
his preference in service if it should come his
turn. It would mean then the classification of
our available man-poWer with respect to mill
airy and non-military service, manufacture of
munitions, supplies and the like and the cata-
loguing of our industrial resources. The last
step would be the induction of sufficient man.
power into the active branches of the service
and even this would be done with every pos.
sible consideration for the wishes and the
abilities of the individual. That it is fair and
democratic we think should be conceded by
all. We made it work once and we can do it
again.
Opponents Of compulsory military service
are sometimes not quite fair in their state
ments of the case. A case in point is Senator
Wheeler who came out the other day strongly
against compulsory military service in times
of peace. He said it was the system used by
Hitler, Mussolini and Stain. This is true but
it does not go quite far enough. The Baltimore
Evening Sun points out that a good many other
nauOnS nave USED or are using the same SyS-
tenn as the dictators, even in times of peace.
For instance, it was the system of Czechoslo-
vakia, Finland, Poland, Latvia, Estonia and
Lithuania. Switzerland employs it. Moreover,
Norway, Holland, Belgium, and France all
used it until they were overpowered.
Nor is the system confined to Europe. In
this hemisphere it is the system used by Ar
gentina. Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecu
ador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Peru and
Venezuela. And we find it used also by China,
Japan, Egypt, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Greece,
Liberia, Portugal, Rumania, Turkey, and
Yugoslavia.
This adds up to a pretty big list of countries
that use compulsory military service although
it by no means, by itself, proves the system
right. Iceland, Liechenstein, Luxembourg and
Monaco do not use this system in times of
peace. Neither do the United States or the Brit
ish Empire. To put it quite plainly these two
last-named countries are the only important
ones in the world that do not use compulsory
military training in times of peace.
And even they have been constrained to do
so in times of war. Moreover, in these days of
blitzkrieg and undeclared war and repudiated
promises the main question seems to be wheth-
er or not every nation is in a desperate emer.
gency all the time-an emergency that makes
the imposition of wartime policies in times of
peace practically obligatory. We are not pre-
pared to state categorically that this is true.
But on the other hand W. are afraid to say it
isn't.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-07

which was later denied. It is also supported
bv his claim to discovery of the North Pole,
q feat Admiral Peary later accomplished with
out finding evidences of Cooks earlier pres
ence. and so brought down his house of cards
about his head.
Instead of achieving anything really worth
while, as he might have done except for a
diseased spot in his mind, DR.. Cook was a
proved imposter. Why? The question is worth
asking, particularly as he was a more or less
common type. The world is familiar with its
DR.. Cooks. They offer the psychologists a SER
ious problem, AS long as the answer is I'M
found they are a potential menace to society.
Their unusual gifts enable them to prey upon
the credulous and unwary. If the answer is
ever found, the world will be benefited by
their properly directed activities.
The DR.. Cooks are well worth saving.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-07

as days pass and the Nazi drive fails to mater
ialize. commentators both in this country and
abroad speak with increasing hope OF Britain's
chances when the showdown finally comes.
They find in the flight Of time and Nazi mac
ton a strong reason for faith in Britain's ability
to stem the tide of invasion or to survive the
pressure of blockade.
There is no justification for an assumption
that Hitler and his Axis partner, Mussolini,
will face swift defeat. They are too powerful
to forecast quick victory for Britain in what
must be the closing campaign of the European
phase of the present war. But it becomes more
and more apparent that Britain has gained
advantage through the delay in. a
Nazi attack and nay be able to prolong the
conflict into the coming winter. If she is sue
cessful in this there is good reason to believe
that ultimate victory will be hers. When win
ter comes she will nave as an ally, famine,
which no war machine can conquer. A starv-
ing Germany and a weak Italy cannot hope
to cope with famine and win a war at the
same time.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-07
Britain Al0ft

Britain's claim Of parity with Germany in
alrplane production is not to be mistaken for
parity in the air. England is still far from that.
Germany had a head start when the war began
and heavy as her losses have been during
the campaigns in Belgium, Holland and
France, still is well in advance of Britain in
total number of warplanes available for SER
vice. But it is something that London is able
to announce that, with Canadian and American
deliveries in conjunction with the output of
home factories, the Royal Air Force is at last
receiving as many new planes as the enemy.
This is one of the things which encourage the
belief that Hitler Numbered when he failed to
continue his blitzkrieg against Britain after the
fall OF France, a view that is gaining wider &C.
ceptance among expert observers the longer
he delays a major offensive across the channel.
1t is a notable fact, and vastly gratifying, that
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-07
DIR. Frederick A. Cook

e. What was it that prevented DR.. Frederick A.
Cook, the adventurer and explorer, from
achieving any notable goal? Nature endowed
him with exceptional talent. He was a student,
and in early life his personality carried him
along on a rising tide. Yet he died in abject
poverty, discredited, alone, after spending
some years in prison for misusing the mails.
Was it only that he could not be content with
the truth but must claim achievements he
could not support with evidence?
1t might be that his ambition was so great
that he could not brook admission Of defeat.
This view finds support in the fact that twice
he attempted to scale Mt. Mckinley and after
once giving up lacked courage to confess fail
ure Of his second exploit and claimed success