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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22

birth sign groups These people
are born from December 22nd
to January goth and would per-
haps prefer their packages to be
wrapped solidly and with GER
tain dignity Do. not use friifs,
and colors with darker hues are
best Silver is very nice to use
in decorations. for people born
under this section.
For these people. prepare your
best fruit cake If you are mail
ing this gift you may put around
the fruit cake loose popcorn,
which will not only add to it's
seasonal personality but help
preserve II against breaking in
the process of mailing.
A really swell present can be
made by using peanut brittle or
Brazil nut brittle Take round
pound gift box, perhaps red in
color or brown. Fill this with
brittle and in the top Of the box
punch a hole through which you
may put a nice poinsettia made
of cloth or paper. This gives the
appearance of-being a flower-pot
with plant The pot part can be
wrapped in white paper and tied
with a green and brown ribbon.
AQUARIUS
If the one for whom you would
like to prepare a gift was born
from January 2Oth to February
10th. he Tor shel comes under
the zodiacal sign of Aquarius.
In decorations you can use odd
and striking combinations or
paper with modernistic designs
or of unusual material Anyone
born here likes TO receive some
thing unusual, different and with
a surprise in store.
You may. for a more expensive
gift, try a surprise. basket, in
which you place a variety of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
SCORPIO

There are three different types
Of pies that would be happily ac-
ceptable to the Scorpio. born Oc-
tober 23rd to November 22nd.
A spicy pumpkin pie is one
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22
PRICE OF PATTERNS
l5c EACH

complete, easily followed sewing
guide. To order these easy-to-
make patterns, write plainly
SIZES, PATTERN NUMBERS.
YOUR NAME, STREET AID
DRESS, CITY AND STATE. En-
close 15c In coins for each pat
tern and address your envelope TO
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AMERICAN WEEKLY
PATTERN DEPARTMENT,
635 SIXTH AVENUE,
NEW YORK, ~. Y.

Due 10 customs restrictions. Canadian
orders cannot be filled.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22

ton Of it and stitches material
requirements
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-22

thoroughly with wax paper TO re-
tain its own moisture and exclude
odors; then place in the lower
section Of the refrigerator. and
maintain at average refrigerator
temperatures. Use portions as
desired. and be sure TO keep re-
mainder tightly wrapped until
again needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-04
Subterruneun Politics

The latest fragrant example of
underground political shenanigans
consists of the use of campaign but
tons in New York subway turnstiles,
in place of the more customary and
prosaic nickel. The perpetrators of
the outrage, with no regard for the
vested interests, have slugged their
way through the opposition and
packed the boxes with phony ballots.
1t should be Of intense interest to
the election poll conductors to know
how goes the trend Of this under
cover campaign. For their benefit,
therefore, there is cited the case of an
expert on subterranean politics, Mr..
Poliakoff, who allegedly tried to make
his life more abundant by inserting
a Roosevelt button into the turn
stile. Mr.. Poliakoff was quoted as
saying that Willkie buttons are no
good, as they will not fit. Roosevelt
buttons do.
But Mr.. DAILY, secretary of the
Board of Transportation, says that
on a typical day" last week 22O
Willkie button ballots were cast,
against only three for Roosevelt.
The statements are so conflicting
that even the polls will have lot of
trouble in making an accurate fore
cast of the chise1 vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-04

years old, or more. Despite their age,
these ships could render service to
Britain In her battle for survival.
During the past three years, one
hundred and seventy-nine modern
ships have either been completed, or
are now being constructed, under
the Maritime Commissions program.
The war has closed many areas to
American flag ships, and for the pres
ent there is no shortage Of American
ships to handle our overseas trade.
Because her defeat would place this
country in grave peril, it is clearly to
our interest to sell to Britain as many
vessels Of the tied-up fleet as she
cares to buy. This would be clearly
In line with the administration pol
icy to render Britain all possible ma
terial aid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-04
Parliamentary Procedure
For Club Members

This is country of organizations,
and nearly every one is a member or
prospective member of one or more.
These organizations conduct their meet
ings in accordance with parliamentary
law-the rules of order long established
so that such proceedings will be fair and
expeditions. Parliamentary Law, our &c.
page booklet, gives in condensed form all
the essential features of the accepted
rules Of order and procedure, and full
instructions and forms for forming an
organization. To scure your copy inclose
10 cents in coin, wrapped in this clip
ping, and mail to The Star Information
Bureau.
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Greek Successes

Two significant developments have
come out of the Italo- Greek conflict
in the past two days, developments
which may throw wholly different
light on the entire conflict in the
Eastern Mediterranean and the axis
plans to penetrate into the Near East.
First, and most important because
it offers the greatest hope of stopping
Italy is the strength Of Greek re-
sistance, symbolized by the slow
progress of the Italian forces on the
whole line along which they have
attacked and the Greek counter
offensive which, Athens reports, has
resulted in capture by the Greeks OF
territory within Italian-held Albania.
That the Greeks should be able to
offer such stout resistance to the
Italian armies is surprising in view
of the disparity of the forces en-
gagged But it encourages the belief
that the axis program for the
Balkans may not be carried through
without considerable difficulty.
How long the Greeks may be able
to maintain their heroic struggle is
another question, however, the an
swer to which depends upon the
volume and promptness of British
assistance under the pledge of 1889.
Without such assistance Greek pros
poets would be dim, especially II
Italy substantially reinforces her
army in Albania or Germany moves
against Greece through Bulgaria.
We have the word of First Lord
of the Admiralty A. v. Alexander
that British support for Greece al
ready is effective on land and sea
and in the air. in fulfillment of the
1889 promise. But besides this report
we have the evidence Of Italian war
plane activity not only over the terri
tory of Greece proper. but over the
islands of Crete and Corfu, indi-
eating that troops, perhaps British,
have been landed on both these
Greek possessions. We also have the
evidence of British bombardment Of
southern Italian cities.
When Britain made her pledge in
1889 to defend Greece's independence
she was scarcely in position to meet
its obligations. That the covenant,
nevertheless, was made is a tribute
to British foresight and determina-
ton to meet the axis threat wherever
it may arise. After fourteen months
of war, during which period Britain
has strengthened her naval forces
in the Eastern Mediterranean and
her land and air forces as we'll, she
may be able to redeem that pledge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-04

strong can be free" That is truism
which cannot be disputed, and 1t is q
particularly vital issue at time when
we are launching tremendous in
dustrial effort to rearm ourselves,
and to aid the opponents Of agrees
sion elsewhere in the world.
Both candidates, Of course, assert
their willingness and their capacity
to cooperate with industry In this
essential effort. But the President
In this respect labors under the
handicap Of his long and bitter con-
flict with the industrial group which
will play such an important part in
the rearmament program. In his
favor is the testimony Of men like
william Knudsen, Of the Defense
Commission, and Assistant Secretary
of War Patterson, both Republicans,
who say that good progress Is being
made on the defense program. And
against him is the undisputed fact
that the great majority of industrial
and business leaders, as well as some
labor spokesman, are enthusiastically
supporting Mr.. Willkie. The voters
also must take into consideration the
fact that satisfactory rearmament
is not the beginning and the end Of
our domestic problem. We will have
to keep our national economy going
in one way or another after all the
guns, planes and munitions have been
produced, and the respective candi-
dates also should be appraised by
their probable ability to keep our
industrial plant going after the
emergency is over.
On the other major questions
preservation Of social gains, aid to
farmers, continuance of relief where
necessary, etc.-the candidates seem
to be substantially in agreement.
That leaves but two main consider
ations-which man is better qualified
to act for the American people in
their dealings with other nations, and
which may be expected to do the
better job of stimulating that domes-
tic recovery which has been so long
in the offing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-04
Ships for Britain

The recent announcement by Sec
rotary Morgenthau that the British
government has placed orders in the
United States for the construction
of large number Of cargo vessels
serves to emphasize once again the
fact that this country can contribute
much to sustaining Britain's war
effort. In addition to airplanes, mu-
nitions and other military supplies,
Great Britain needs more merchant
ships. With requirements equal to
the tonnage destroyed by enemy &C
ton, Britain will be assured of a
continuous flow of foodstuffs and
war supplies from Canada, the
United States and elsewhere, and
thus be in a position to capitalize to
the full on the strategic advantage
she enjoys through command Of the
seas, command which gives her
access to most of the worlds raw
materials.
Construction Of new freighters,
however, will require many months,
and Great Britain could put to
profitable use Immediately addi-
tional tonnage. Since the outbreak
of the war in September, 1899, nearly
three hundred American ships have
been sold or transferred to British
or Canadian ownership, according to
Maritime Commission figures. Close
to a million tons of American ship
ping, both Government and privately
owned, are now tied up, idle and un-
used. Most of the ships represented
in this tonnage are vessels twenty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-04
THIS AND THAT
BIZ Charles Z. Trdce,Dell.

Just how much Of the apparent Joy in
Life which birds show is real we have no
way Of knowing, but nothing is more
sure that on some days they display 1t
a great deal more than on others.
Often enough the dark days ere the
ones which they select for great sing
ing, chipping and general activity, all
Of which impress the observer as some
thing distinctly extra.
This is most easily seen in a yard
where feeding is carried on persistently,
not Just occasionally, or when snow and
ice are on the ground.
|, If home owner wants to get the most
fun out Of the songsters at all times Of
year, and especially during the fall and
winter, he must make sure that he has
one or more feeding stations in full
operation all Of the daylight hours.
1t will not do to put out lust few
crumbs" when one happens to think
about it.
The birds do not eat that way. II they
possibly can help 1t.
Their higher metabolic rate and higher
normal temperature demand plenty Of
carbohydrates, and their small size
makes it impossible for them to do much
storing up of fatty layers.
Their incessant activity also keeps
them from doing any storing Of this kind.
You will never see bird with fat
stomach, as we say.
If there is gentle swell from the
chest down to the tail, 1t is the perfectly
natural line
Here comes a gray afternoon, without
a gleam of sun and with a slight rain
falling.
One Of these truly dismal afternoons,
when light must be kept on in the living
room, If you want to read.
But do the birds in the yard mind 1t?
No, they are chipping with extra vigor,
fairly setting up clamor.
1t cannot be for food, for the trays are
full Of the choicest grains and seeds.
The big pigeons are over under the
in the small station on the arch. and
the rest of the wild birds and wild life
are beneath the big rose vine on the east
fence.
Everything is going full blast, but
there is an unusual stir in the yard.
Every bird seems to be singing not
the spring song of course, but the chirp-
ings and chortlings which most song
birds use at this time of year.
There Is no cat nor hawk around to set
them in alarm.
1t is easy to understand that their
extra stir is not due to fear, but the
opposite.
1t dawns upon the observer that they
are just happy.
After one gets this idea in mind, 1t is
easy to see that it is so, but why it is so
Is distinctly another matter.
It may be that they react to the dull
day and pleny Of food, just as If they
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-04

were human beings congratulating
themselves openly upon their felicity.
But since the birds are certainly not
humans, but entirely different creatures,
with q far longer line behind them, it
is necessary to LOOK elsewhere for the
explanation of why they like to be extra
busy and extra happy on dismal look
ing day.
We believe the answer is that such a
day is more natural, at least to bird.
II there is light misty rain, it fills
the upper sides of leaves with moisture,
and the birds drink out of them.
There Is more nature In such day,
II we may put 1t that way. Since the
birds are the purest children Of nature,
they must find themselves more at home
on such day, provided that everything
is within reason, as we say, that is,
provided 1t Is not cold or rainy or dark
to excess.
If it is too cold, the birds are hard put
to keep enough food in them to keep
warm. II it is too wet. they In time find
do not get enough to eat. If it is too
dark, they 80 to roost.
- *x
Perhaps the observer plays his part in
such happy day, too. We do not mean
in any psychological sense, but simply by
putting in an extra measure of the sort
Of food the birds like.
come in the so-called chick feed, can be
popped up" by the addition of peanut
hearts and choicer seeds.
If 1t happens that these additions
have been neglected for time, their in
clusion in the diet would have a sudden
effect on the birds, for there can be no
doubt at all that birds have many rsec-
tions in common with human beings.
They, too, delight to find something
new in their daily fare
Surely they must get tired of eating
the same old things day after day.
We can all understand that.
That is why all seeds from the kitch-
en-, whether cantaloupe or watermelon,
in summer, or pumpkin in the fall,
should be put in the yard for them.
They may not always eat them-we
are not sure yet whether they eat pump
kin seed-but at least they can have a
high old time experimenting with them.
Birds and people do not experiment
hall enough, it would seem sometimes.
We do not speak Of political expert
ments or the like. but simply of the
everyday matters in which We all no
doubt tend to become too conservative.
There are thousand ways in which a
human being might vary his diet, for
instance, but he eats the same old
breakfast every morning. Birds are hu-
man. too, in a sense, and are bound down
by the conservatisms of instinct, which
must be terribly binding Give them a
chance to try something new in their
diet, and you will discover that even If
1t is a dull gray day to try the heart Of
any man or bird, they will rejoice and
sing all the more for it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-04
AVuIued Gift

The generosity of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Woods Bliss is proverbial.
Ever since they first came to reside
in the Nations Capital they have
been benefactors of the community.
No worthy cause has failed to win
their support. Their neighbors re-
peatedly have acknowledged the debt
OF appreciation which they are glad
to owe to the former Ambassador to
the Argentine Republic and his
charming wife.
But the obligation continues to in
crease as Mr. and Mrs Bliss add to
the number and the extent of their
gifts. The latest contribution, an
nounced yesterday, is that of "a large
portion" Of their magnificent estate,
Oumbarton Oaks, in r street, George
town. A recent description Of the
grounds, published in the American
Guide for Washington, explains:
1.-THE gently sloping knobs have been
handicapped to form a picturesque
period background for the home. On
the estate is an orangery in the
original greenhouse, a brook with
miniature waterfalls, an orchard, and
yew walk. A private swimming
pool and tennis courts on the north
slopes are screened by wistaria and
rhododendron, and water wheel
and milestone, stables and caretaker's
house complete the illusion of self
contained estate Of a century and
more ago."
The mansion in its first condition
was completed in 1900. William H.
Dorsay, a judge of the Orphans
Court, was the builder. He called
the place Acropholus in harmony
with the classic fashion then COM
monty applied to the projected
Athens of the Western World. The
next proprietors were Robert Beverly
and James E. Calhoun, brother OF
John c., who occupied the premises
while Senator from South Caro-
lima. Edward NJ Linthicum, mer-
chant and philanthropist, acquired
the residence and adjacent lands in
1846. A later holder Of the title was
Colonel Henry M. Blount.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bliss, however, are
responsible for the present loneliness
of the estate. They have developed
it with genius all their own. Their
house has blossomed in beauty under
their direction. 1t is famous far
beyond the boundaries of the Dis
trict of Columbia for its library,
its music room and its gallery
of pictures and objets dart. Whether
or not these last mentioned treas
ures are to remain in Washington
permanently-and to be in sum total
another living endowment of the
Federal CHURCHMAN'S to be dis
closed. But the fact that it has been
indicated that Harvard University
eventually is to be the administrator
suggests that some such arrange
ment as Henry and Emily Folger
made with Amherst College in the
interest Of the preservation and
social use of their celebrated Shake
speare collection has been concluded.
Whatever the final decision, their
friends and the public in general ex-
press sincere thanks to Mr.. and Mrs.
Bliss for the gift announced. 1t is
valued for itself and for the giverS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-04
Says Third Term
Is Basic Question.

To the Editor Of The Star:
I believe that no one can argue cor
rectly that the question Of third term
is not fundamental. 1t is basic. Yet
neither side has come into agreement as
to what a third term involves.
Having recently been in attendance
at Stanford University, I have heard
1t discussed and argued many times by
the students. So found definition of
third term which was agreed to by
both New Dealers and anti-New Dealers.
I give it to you here. If you do not
admit the dangerous truth that lies in
1t, think it over little more carefully
and see if there is not some question
left in your mind "A third term" it
was agreed. lis that term which imme-
diately precedes a fourth term"
ROBERT BERKELEY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-04
State
SEQ Hunger

Who has heard breakers crashing up 4
shore.
Or has seen white sails passing In the
dawn,
Who has seen purple sand-dune shadows
drawn
Upon grey sands, and heard the rising
roar
OF sea winds; who has seen the sea gulls
Above the foam, who has once stood
upon
Sea cliffs, shall harbor after he has gone
Far inland, longings to return once
more.
He shall hear breakers down the meadow
wind,
He shall be hungry for the sight of
foam
Riding the waves, a sail lit with
moonlight.
And he shall dream, as exiles dream
Of home,
Of storm winds beating strong against
the night,
OF tall, gull-haunted cliffs left far
behind. BEATRICE RAW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-04

Greek Premier Metaxas, it is re-
lated, received the Italian Ambas-
sador bearing that three-hour ulti-
matum while wearing a nightshirt,
inasmuch as pajamas are not popu-
lar in Greece. 1t has been said that
two types, at least, of nations have
never been licked, those who never
take their clothes off at all, and those
who stick to the old fashioned
nightie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-04
Winkie Held Trying
To Fool People.

To the Editor Of The Star:
The American people are not quite so
easy to deceive as Wendell Willkie and
his paid propagandists seem to think.
They have not forgotten the bread and
soup lines, underfed babies in slum dis
tricts, busted banks in every city and
town and fifteen million unemployed
workers under the administration of
three former Republican big business
men presidents.
Our present prosperity is the direct
results of action, interest and effort by
Franklin D. Roosevelt and his aides He
Is not at all anxious to turn over the
fruits of his untiring and unselfsh en-
deavor to a capitalist like Willkie to
put us back in the dark. hopeless days
Of 1882. JOHN w. HERNDON, Jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-04
Denies Roosevelt Seeks
Dictatorship.

To the Editor Of The Star:
l have noticed in the paper that few
of the natives of this city have a great
and profound dislike for the President
of these United States. They don't seem
to know what side of the bread the but
ter is on.
I can say truthfully that we the people
Of the United States are very fortunate.
I have heard and read many charges
that the President wishes to become a
dictator. How can they say things like
that when they know that the President
did not wish to run for third term?
He wanted to retire, but the Democratic
Congressman drafted him to run for the
third term. Now, where is their proof
that he wants to be a dictator?
THOMAS H. KNOTT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-04
Asks Why Roosevelt Does
Not Answer Questions.

To the Editor Of The Star:
Just why does President Roosevelt ig-
more Mr.. Wilkes repeated requests to
answer certain important questions?
Aren't the American people entitled to
know Just why the Chief Executive
found it necessary to become affiliated
with Boss Flynn, for instance? Ameri-
can politics has fallen to degraded levels
when party is compelled to engage the
support of such men to reach its OBJ
jectives. One wonders what men of the
caliber of Washington and Jefferson
would think of such methods. The
question is not hard to answer.
True jefIerscnian Democrats, and
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With the embassy posts in London,
Vichy, Berlin and Rome all empty,
Uncle Sam seems to be relying on his
second-stringers. He may shoot his
ace backield in again in that tough
final quarter. Or perhaps their at
tack Of inconsistencies Is too severe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-04
A Skeptic Comments
On Indispensability.

To the Editor Of The Star:
I cannot understand why business ap-
parently is so unanimously opposed to
President Roosevelt, IT, as he 50 force.
fully proclaimed in his first political adj
dress the other evening, he has increased
its profits so tremendously. have never
yet come across a businessman who
would seek to drive profit promoter
from his door. But I guess I am too
ID d." to understand.
Another explanation I would like, Is
how the New Dealers propose to take
care of our ever-increasing national debt.
suppose they will do it by balancing the
budget in the same way they have been
balancing 1t during the past seven and
half years. Well, I guess so long as
We have mistakeless and indispensable
leader, that system will work all right.
J.J. SPERRY.