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Evening star., 1940-09-23

much trust in any form Of government
I expect my Government to protect my
rights. but not to support ME because
If it supports me will have few if any
rights to protect. The New Deal is
termed liberal, but is it liberal in pro-
tecting our rights or liberal with our
money in taking away our rights? Fol-
lowing are few items that seem to
prove the latter: Government monopoly
of gold ownership, the w. P. A. scan
dals, the odd proceedings and personnel
Of the National Labor Relations Board,
the Stettinius case, the not unjustifed
suspicion that we, the people, are paying
all the cost for the privilege" of being
propagandized about the New Deal by
the New Deal. MRS. NJ. S. SNOW.
Alexandria, Va,
September 4.
Evening star., 1940-09-23

intention to exempt the innocent
from assault.
Among Americans, meanwhile, the
murdered refugee children are
mourned as martyrs to a monstrous
system Of strife. The youngsters
went bravely to death; but let no
heartless skeptic dare to imagine
that they have been sacrificed in
vain. If anything be certain in
world of bewildering turmoil, it is
this: That what is sacred cannot
be destroyed without protest and
COMPENSATION.
Evening star., 1940-09-23
Expresses Appreciation
OF Star Editorial.
TO the Editor of The 0ta

TO the Editor Of The Star:
I have long appreciated the fact that
The Star is quick to join in the support
of meritorious civic projects Such ac-
ton has come to be expected Yet be-
cause of its high value to the City Plan
ming Commission of Alexandria, I wish
to express to you our appreciation of
your unsolicited editorial entitled Alex
andria Parks" in the issues of Septem-
Der l8. The commission is trying to i'm
prove a situation which seems to us to
need action and We are more than
pleased with your assistance.
LEROY E. PEABODY,
Chairman, Alexandria
Planning Commission.
September 20.
Evening star., 1940-09-23
Wire Topping for Defense

In assuring the United States Con-
ference Of Mayors iQ New York City
that the Government is keeping
Nazi and Communist groups under
surveillance, Attorney General Rob-
ert Jackson might we'll have added
that this surveillance is being con-
Quoted under serious handicap, due
to the failure of the Senate to act on
se-approved resolution which
would legalize wire tapping in eSpio-
mage and sabotage Investigations.
The resolution was reported out
unanimously by the House Judiciary
Committee after hearings in which
only one witness, Lee Pressman,
general counsel Of the Congtess of
Industrial Organizations, appeared
in opposition. Mr.. Pressman opposed
wire tapping as an invasion of con-
stitutional privacy. The House
passed the bill on August and the
Senate on August referred it to its
Interstate Commerce Committee, of
which Senator Burton K. Wheeler
is chairman. 1t has remained in
that committee for more than six
weeks, despite the fact that Depart
ment of Justice officials have de-
clared that counterespionage cannot
be fully effective without the use of
wire tapping.
Why Senator Wheeler's committee
should have delayed reporting out
this urgent measure is a mystery.
His committee already is on record
as approving limited use of wire
tapping In major crime investiga-
tions, having reported favorably in
1885 bill that would have granted
even wider latitude to Federal agents
than Is provided for in the pending
resolution. Under the proposed leg
islation, the Federal Bureau Of In
vestigation could tap wires only Of
spies, Saboteurs and persons sus-
pected of seditious conspiracy or
other reasonable offenses-and then
only upon express certiflcation by
the Attorney General that there is
probable cause" for suspecting these
persons. Specific authorization is
needed because Of Supreme Court
rulings that the Federal Communi-
cations Act of 1884 bars the intercept
tion and divulgence Of messages sent
by wire or radio. This act, unless
amended by the pending or some
similar bill, also will nullify an i'm
portant phase Of the proposed ra-
dio listening post" program, under
which the Government plans to
check on outlaw stations that might
be used for subversive purposes Un-
less the F. c. C. Act is revised, the
Government may ascertain whether
such stations are operating, but will
be prevented from copying coded or
other possibly subversive messages
and turning them over to the F. B. I.
for investigation by counterespio-
mage experts. That would be Inter
ception" and "divulgence" within
the meaning of the act, and hence
would be illegal under court inter-
pretations of the statute. That such
situation should be allowed to con-
tinue in these times of increased ac-
tivity by alien agents is both absurd
and dangerous. Chairman Wheeler's
committee should report the emer-
gency wire tapping resolution without
further delay and the Senate should
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Evening star., 1940-09-23
Alarmed at Trend
OF Government.

To the Editor of The Star:
The average citizen is faced with
terrific task in attempting to separate
the wheat from the ohaff in politics
Propaganda has developed such subtle
qualities that black can be made to
appear white and vice versa; therefore
it behooves the voter to put forth more
effort in prying facts from fiction If We
wish to maintain the shreds Of democ-
racy left us.
Perhaps I am unduly alarmed at the
present trend of our Government. but 1t
Is better to err on the side Of caution for
the benefit Of the people than with too
Evening star., 1940-09-23

Psychologists now claim that they
can differentiate between ten differ
ent and distinct kinds of food hun
ger. Probably a full half OF Ameri-
can homes contain small boys who
seem to be suffering from every one
of these.
Evening star., 1940-09-23

A genuinely honest person has not
the slightest qualms about having
his fingerprints taken. And fur
thermore, if he is ever tempted later
on, he thinks twice before commit
ting crime or misdemeanor.
Evening star., 1940-09-23

The directors Of the Bank of Eng
land met the other day in bomb
proof vaults to hear the semiannual
report of the governor, Sir Montagu
Norman. This is not to be confused
with the daily reports of other big
shots heard in London.
Evening star., 1940-09-23
Something to Do

The horror of the second World
War grows with the passing of sue
cessive days. So, too, the wish to
more and more compelling in the
hearts of civilized men and women
in the United States.
Perhaps at the start of the con-
flict there were Americans who were
indifferent to the conditions of suf-
fering which it created among the
peoples directly involved. 1t was
said, somewhat callously, that tur-
moil appeared to be the natural state
of Europe. Some commentators de-
clared that the strife simply marked
a renewal Of contest which had
been in progress for centuries and
cr7t3hl~ would continue for at least
a. .ths, EanC.fl rs'~ TIE new
'o.tr2rHe which shol "a ..ee l.Hnan-
2. from tratricida' slaughter, It was
ppp~af would cOr.s tlo sooner
te,aa~r --s mulac-p.~. strife
.lt-. G5 o.ctajors rae voked.
A prompt and oynamIc Iea,v.on
against the totalitarian revolution
was anticipated.
Meanwhile, there could be little
question about the efficiency of mod
ern methods of destruction. Whole
cities were erased from the map;
hundreds of thousands of families
were rendered homeless and desti-
tute; millions of individuals were
killed or wounded or impoverished
or driven into wandering exile Or
worst fate of all-abSorbed by the
armies of tyrants mad with shame
less lust for power and ruthless in
their determination for the fulfill
ment of their frightful aspirations.
For while it seemed that the war
would be short and decisive and that
the democratic nations would be
victorious. But gradually the sheer
savagery OF the dictators was dis
closed. 1t became plain that time
would be required for their defeat.
That is the explanation of the prayers
which rise in behalf Of embattled
Britain. Deep in the soul of every
friend Of liberty there burns the
faith that justice may be preserved
and peace with righteousness re-
stored-if only England can maintain
her present gallant fight.
A great majority of the citizens of
the United States believe that the
best resources of their country should
be made available for use in behalf
of freedom Immediately. Much al
ready has been done in aid of the
defenders of civilization; much more
should be done as promptly and as
effectively as possible. For individ-
ual Americans the Red Cross opens
doors to personal service in many
fields. The District of Columbia
twenty-fourth annual Roll Call be-
gins today. In 1899 local members
to the number of 125,328 enlisted.
Half of each dollar membership con-
tributed is applied to the support Of
enterprises OF the national organiza-
ton, including needed assistance to
British war relief agencies. Remem-
bering this fact, special gifts are
suggested In no better way just now
can Washingtonians help in the
universal cause to which by instinct
they are devoted.
Evening star., 1940-09-23

Scientists now announce dry
water" 1t is too bad the ardent
prohibitionists of earlier decades did
not know about this, 30 that they
could use Ii In 4 slogan.
Evening star., 1940-09-23

A., The Associated Press is exclusvel, entitled to
the use for republica ton of all news dispatches
credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All nights Of publication OF special dispatches
herein also reserved
Evening star., 1940-09-23
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the tUriter, although the use of
a pseudonyn1 for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters Uith
q UietD to condensation.
Evening star., 1940-09-23
Uncle Sam Needs
Skilled Mechanics

All over the country men are respond
ing to this call. They want 10 know
where the necessary technical training
can be obtained. Because of MANY re-
quests this bureau has prepared special
material describing some of the trades
that are so vital to our national defense.
This includes the names Of the State
directors for trade and industrial edu-
cation in charge Of school training Tor
national defense Information on the
following trades is available. Check your
selections and inclose 5 cents for eacn
trade on which you desire material
Wrap in this clipping.
Airplane Mechanics ----- &c
Auto Mechanics -------- &c
Craftsmen &C
Cabinetmakers -------- &C
ElectrlclanS IL
MachinistS -------- &c
Pattern Makers -------------- &c
Sheet Metal Workers sc
Toolmakers &C
Welders ~
Name
Street
City
Stats
Evening star., 1940-09-23
Member of the Associated Press.

Entered as second-cIass m after post once.
Washington. D. c.
Evening star., 1940-09-23

@. What is the number Of planes Nm
our aircraft carriers?-T. G.
A. The Navy Department saws tia,
there are between 10 and 80 planes an
the United States Navy aircraft carri.r,
Lexington and Saratoga The Lexington
and Saratoga each has quarters availabls
for 1900 officers and men.
Evening star., 1940-09-23

A reader cun get the dnstUer tn mn.
question OF fact by t0rtttng The Ers.
ming Star Information Bureau, FrsS.
eric J. Hasktn. director. Washington
D. C. Please tnclose stamp for repl.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-04-05
Jewish Mems Club
Will Have Quiz

At meeting held Tuesday night
N at Shorstein was appointed
chairman of a committee to con-
duct quiz program at its regular
meeting on Tuesday night, April
18th, at the Jacksonville Jewish
Center.
Mr.. Shorstein delivered a brief
talk explaining the manner in
which this program will be car
ried out. The general public will
be invited to this open meeting.
Aaron P. Shapiro, athletic chair
man of the Club, reported that the
Jewish Com munity Softball
League, sponsored by the ]. M. c.,
will have the same four teams as
last year represented in the cir
cult. Those who had teams last
year were: A.Z.A., J.M.C., Es-
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-04-05
Adelberg Freedman to Speak to Senior
Hadassahs Wednesday; Film to be Shown

A regular business session will
be held and will be followed by
the showing of a motion picture
on Youth Aliyah. The film is said
to be most enlightening and in
formative. Mr.. Freedman will then
address the audience. The speaker
is a former Albanian who gave
up a most promising law career to
devote his life to Zionism. His
speeches are always lighted with
his burning idealism, and hearing
him is an experience long remem-
bered. All members and friends
of Hadassah are cordially invited
to attend the meeting.
A social hour will follow the
sessions and tea will be poured.
Hostesses for the afternoon will
be Mrs. M. Pagan, Mrs. Joe Blatt-
ner, Mrs. I. B. Rothstein and Mrs.
Philip Bork.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-04-05
APRIL

FRI 5t S:15 p M Bna Birth Services Temple Ahavet Cs
s:15 p M, Young Judean Service; Jewish Center
SIM 18th: Ladies Sheltering and Aid Society installation
and Banquet Jewish Center.
MON 9th: Young Judean Dance; Jewish Center
2:3O P. M, Ladies Aid Meeting Jewish Center
s15 p NJ Board of Directors Meeting Jewish Center
TIES 9t Board Directors meeting of the Jewish Center Jewish
Center auditorium.
WED 10th: 23O p Hadassah Regular Monthly meeting
Jewish Center
FRI 12t NJ Congregation Service; Jewish
TUES 18th: 815 p M, Jewish Mems Club Quiz Program Jewish
Center
10 A. NJ Hadassah Study Group Meeting; Home Of
Mrs Ira Stein 2642 College Street.
S:15 p M. Daughters of Israel Card Party Benefit
for Troup A. Jewish Center.
S:15 p NJ Zionist District Meeting; Adelberg Freed
man. speaker Jewish Center.
WE'D 17th Concert and Lecture Jewish Center
THURS. " and Auxiliary Meeting; Jewish Center
FRI 10th: M School Graduation Exercises Jewish
Center.
SAT- goth: Mr Hadassah Oneg Shabbat; Home
Witten, Holly st.
WE'D P. Bna Birth Monthly Meetng Jewish
SUM- Childrens Passover Seder; Jewish Center.
MAY
23O O'clock Daughters of Israel Monthly Meeting Jewish
Center.
Senior Banquet; Roosevelt Hotel
15th 23O O'clock Senior Hadassah Closing Meeting Jewish
Center.
SUM- 26th: A. A. Minstrel Dance
Center.
JUNE
WE'D h: 23O O'clock Daughters Israel Closing Meeting Jewish
Center.
WE'D. 18th: Confirmation Exercises; Jewish Center.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-04-05

4th District at Large
A man who will keep his word,
deal in facts, and tell the public
what it's all about. 1 will be at
your service day or night can
be found as near to you as your
telephone. My slogan: Efficiency,
Economy, Courtesy. FavOritism to
none. Fairness to all. You can vote
all over Duval County for Bill
Glenn. shall be grateful for your
support.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-04-05

women's organization in the city
wish her a most deserved rest.
The Jr. Hadassahs are readying
for sale of their cook book of rec
ipes of famous Jacksonville cooks.
Call Pat Hacked for further
info. The two lovely Fleet
girls from Winter Haven were in
over the which was a
real treat for the local stag line.
We recently learned that Eve
lyn Blate, also of Winter Haven,
will soon become bride in Allan
ia.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-04-05
Hadassah Study
Group to Meet

The meeting hour set for the
Hadassah Study Group has been
changed from Monday evening to
Monday morning at 10 o'clock, it
was announced by Mrs. Milton
Hollins, chairman of education.
The meeting will be held this Mon
day in the home of Mrs. Ira Stein.
Rabbi M. D. Margolis will conduct
the session. All members of Ha-
dassah are cordially invited to at
tend.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-04-05

quire Club, and the Southern Jew
ish Weekly.
The Mems Club will also have
team entered in the city's employ.
ee's league, which is made up Of
the fastest softball teams playing
here. Sid Cohen is slated to coach
the club.
Harry Broida, popular club
president, expressed himself as
being gratified with the ]. M. C'S
increasing attendance at meetings.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-04-05

Hele (Mrs.
] ack) Goldberg
left Wednesday af-
ternoon for N e w
York, and thos e
who know how hard
she has worked this
past s e a S on for
practically ev cry
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-04-05

Adelberg Freedman, special rep
resentative from the z. o. A., will
be the guest speaker at the regu-
lar monthly meeting of Senior Ha-
dassah which will be held Wednes-
day afternoon at 2:3O o'clock in
the auditorium of the Jewish Cen
ter. Mrs. Ira Stein will be in the
chair.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-04-05
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS

This service is sponsored the Jacksonville Chapter R
ib as date clearing and all organizations the %
are invited phone in their forthcoming events to Philip S
secretary whose telephone number is $685.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-04-05
. Musings~

"a hundred men may make an en-
campment, but it takes a woman
to make a hOme."-ChineSe pro-
verb.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-04-05

will always greet you with
a smile!
My first bid for a public office
am not an old line politician.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-20

war and for the millions war has turned 1n1o
|fugitives.
Because of this, there is the more reason
that we, still spared the crushing effects OF
war, still happy in the possession OF liberty
should make of Christmas something more
than a holiday, more than a day for bestow-
ing and receiving gifts, a day Of gorging and
merrymaking. In contrast with the blackout
across the sea, we will be fully justified Id
making the night before Christmas bright with
illumination as a token Of thankfulness.
Turn up the lights, let them shine brightly.
They will not constitute a boast or challenge
Rather will they be a beacon to the benlghteo
.hordes of Europe = a sign that hope Is not
dead in the world, that the powers Of darkness
have not triumphed, that the torch Of freedom
still burns, that God is still in his heavens,
and right and justice and decency and security
will ultimately prevail. Let your light SO
shine.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-20
Stimson Steps In

Using conditions discovered in unnamed
towns near Fort Benning, Georgia, Secretary
Stimson of the army told his press conference
that there would be a committee to work for
Improvement of the health and sanitary stu
alton in all cities near army posts, which will
cooperate with law enforcement and other
official agencies in the communities.
The secretary told his interviewers that
soldiers at Fort Benning had been exploited
financially and subjected to a bad moral
influence. He emphasized the fact that it is
highly important that the camps must be in
a good neighborhood, and that the aim of
the army would be to control undesirable
persons and Places" and to protect the SOL
diers "as far as possible from being exploit
ed" His recent visit to Fort Benning, he said
had convinced him there was great room for
improvement in one Of the neighboring towns,
In all sorts Of ways"
AS soon as Fort Benning received its ad-
litional personnel, Mr.. stimson declared,
many of the young officers came in looking
Tor quarters nearby, whereupon the rents
went up threefold."' That inflicted a great
hardship ION the youngsters" And he does
not propose that the experience shall be i'm.
posed upon other officers elsewhere.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-20
Editorial Comment
ITALY'S STAKE AT VICHY
N. Y. Herald Tribune

Herr Abetz has appeared at Vlchy Win MS
minatory guard of armed Germans, summoned
up the disgraced Laval from his seclusion,
conferred with the men of Vichy and depart.
ed for Paris in a thick cloud of rumor and
speculation. Full details have been published
of the comings, and goings of the principal
figures in the tense and secret drama in the
little capital of unoccupied France. But not a
word which can shed any authoritative light
on the significance of the whole mysterious al
fair has yet reached the public.
Most peculiar, under all the circumstances,
is the apparent p~assivity of Italy. Should Pc.
tain kick over the traces, Germany could in
flict instant reprisals on metropolitan France.
Herr Hitler, if it suits his purpose, may en-
ploy the episode to wiring further concessions
from the Vichy government; he may even use
it as an excuse to take over the rest of the
country and establish himself on the shores OF
the Mediterranean. But how would this aid
Italy? Certainly, Germany could n ship
troops to Libya in the face of British sea
power with any, greater success than II Duce
has done, while the chances of inflicting a
Gripping blow on the British fleet through air
power alone would not be greatly increased.
Meanwhile, any overt act against Vichy
would almost certainly bring a reaction in
French North Africa. The remnants of the
French fleet might well 60 over to De Gaulle.
Gen. Weygand is virtually free, while Italy is
wrestling desperately with the British invasion
of Libya, from any r~eprisals should he rejoin
his old allies, and his Intervention might easily
prove decisive in the African sphere.
Consequently, it is clear that Italy has a
vital stake in the maneuverings at Vichy.
Should either Petain or Hitler make a false
move, Mussolini would be the one most likely
to suffer. Yet, so far as can be ascertained,
Italy has not been consulted on the issues in
volved in LavaIs dismissal. Doubtless, if all
goes well, Hitler will rumble off to the Bren-
ner and inform his partner of his acts. If
matters go awry, Mussolini will hear about it
from other and even more stentorian threats
French guns on the Libyan border. It is
as significant a commentary on the present
state Of the Axis as any that has appeared
since Berlin informed the world that it's at
titude toward the Greeks was one of 'aloof
reproof." /