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Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-12
thoughts for the Day

Jesus saith unto him, Thomas because tbou hast
seen me- thou hast believed: blessed are tbev that
nave not seen, and yet have believed-John 2o.2e
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-12

Thirty thousand Americans are
killed by appendicitis annually, ac-
cording to estimates.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-12

There are $4,000 miles of blood
vessels in the average human body
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ANSWERS

|. This years Carnegie exhibi-
ton IS a review of American paint
ing; other exhibitions have been
international.
2. For Whom the Bell Tolls"
Is a story Of the Spanish civil war
rs such, it marks Hemingway's re-
turn To arms. His previous best
known work was "A Farewell TO
Arms.
7 Saw France Fall W. writ
ten BY Captain ffene de Chambfun.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-12
Uranium Crackers

News OF the Arts
Here are five questions dealing
with recent news in the field :
literature and the arts. See how
many you can answer.
L One of this countiy's best
known art exhibitions is that Of
the Carnegie. Institute in Pitts
burgh. How does this years Car
negie exhibition differ from those
Of recent years?
2. Subject of Ernest Heming-
ways latest novel, For Whom the
Bell Tolls is a contradiction Of
lie title of one of his earliet
books. Explain.
3. A recent book on France is
titled I Saw France Fall" Who
IS its author?
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-12
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AOCRACY

er dictators can
ing things volun-
lsibility is taken
They're told what
they don't do it
IN camps.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-12

ey do it differently.
and as free people
III own minds. They're
Or it, either. They don't
alton camps simply be-
ised to obey somebody's
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-10
F;RIiDA'Y


7 A. M.
K N O. Morning Devo-
tons.
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hand: 7:is. Top Of he
Morning.
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Morning: 7:is. Morn
ing Memoranda.
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tbs. Farm Forum.
1880 A. NJ.
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Stamp Quiz.
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Ice: Sis. The Dining
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$3.50 A. M.
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Carriers of Elm st.
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Home.
KIRO-Serial.
8 A. M.
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by Homes.
XVI The Goldberss;
9.15. Life Can Be
Beautiful.
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Home; e:l5, Ann Ster-
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mems Clubs: e:4o, Dr..
Kate.
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Club.
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full Harry.
10 A. M.
KMo-Headline Hokum:
1918. Ma Perkins.
KvI-Big Sister: 1918.
Aunt Jenny's Stories.
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1913, Grimm's Daugh-
ter.
KJR-T. B. A.
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1880 A. M.
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i0:45. Betty Crocker.
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IL A. M.
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vorce; l1:16. Amanda
of Honeymoon Hill.
KIRO-Serial.
1880 A. M.
KMO-C. p. 8. Program.
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Il NOON
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1880 Z. M.
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Commonwealth Club
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1 p. M.
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1880 p. NJ.
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tergood Baines.
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Cowboy Joe.
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Serial.
2 p. NJ.
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Trial OF Frank Long
Is Set For Tuesduy

The trial Of Frank Long, Ia
coma. charged with operating a
motor vehicle while under the in
fluence Of intoxicants. was con-
tinued by Police Judge Joe NAL
lery Wednesday afternoon until
next Tuesday at 2 p. m.
Request for continuance of the
trial was made by Long at the
close of the city's case against the
man. Long explained he had not
had an opportunity to contact all
witnesses he planned to have in
court in his behalf.
Long was taken into custody
last March 10 after his automo-
bile was involved in a collision
with a car driven by Bert Garvik
at the intersection of So. 18th and
j SITS. Police officers testified
Wednesday afternoon they found
Long in tavern a block from the
scene Of the accident shortly after
the mishap and that he was under
the influence of intoxicsnts.
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Reputation

CONTINUED FROM rage ien1
have happened to it 50 soon ? What
was it doing off your hand ,"
For answer she took the letter
from her pocketbook and read it
to him.
This came in yesterdays mail.
found II when l got home from
the hospital. And it upset me 50
decided l ought to give the ring
back to you. ! don't feel that we
ought to get married until this
mystery is solved"
The letter is clearly a deliber-
ate attempt to intihidate you."
he insisted. There is probably no
connection whatever between this
and the theft of your ring. II ii
Ia a theft. You're sure you haven't
just mislaid II ?"
Positively sure. II must have
been stolen this morning because
1t was there when left the apart
ment and my mother was only out
for few minutes"
TITS incredible" John Reid said
slowly. Il wonder what the police
will have to say about this new
development"
You won't tell them about the
letter ?" she pleaded.
"All right" he agreed. For the
present. at least, well leave the
letter out of it. But the loss of the
ring will have to be reported. And
they will undoubtedly go to your
apartment to question you and
your mother"
They won't get anything out of
her," Gail reflected, and of course
1t will upset her. Aunt Belle was
right She has had more than her
share of trouble.
Il feel terribly about it." she
confessed. And l don't know how
I'm ever going to explain it to
Chris"
Don't try until he gets out of
the hospital. He'll be coming home
tomorrow. Just telephone tonight
and make some excuse for not see-
ing him."
But he knows it would have to
be something very serious to keep
me from going to see him."
The smile he gave her made her
wonder how she could ever have
considered him unfeeling.
you love him very much, don't
you ?"
II adore him." the girl replied
simply.
well, then, don't worry about it.
Everything is going to come out
all right. Christopher will be hurt
naturally to know that you intend
ed to give back his ring but you
can avoid seeing him tonight by
telling him that you aren't feeling
well. You don't look any too well
as matter Of fact"
I'm a wreck" she confessed. Il
went to the employment agency
this morning to apply for a Job.
I can't afford to be idle"
That was very thoughtful of
you," he answered. Il understand
that you do not want to embarrass
me by coming back to the store
but I think it will be better for you
to do so. II something is going on
within the organization as the
police seem to suspect you may be
able to do your part toward un-
covering it. I'd consider it a per-
sonal favor, Gail, II you will con-
tinue working there until you and
Christopher are married. We're
going to sift this business to the
bottom" he vowed. IF 1t takes
every penny have"
Ito Be Continued)
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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-23
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Idresser, the chair, the trunk, the
table and bed, everything appear
ed just as he had found them.
When he was down on the
street, he saw Mrs. Holmquist en-
ter a taxicab almost a block away,
so he walked to his own car, or
rather to the Merrifeld car, IN
which he had come here. For a
moment he wondered if he should
not ignore her summons to police
headquarters. He didn't want to
20 there he had a vague dislike
for the place. Still, they would
doubtless come and get him II he
didn't go.
The hour was quite late when
the detective captain finally came
in, and Bill was tired of waiting
for him. He remembered that he
was due at The Oaks for dress re-
hearsal of Maid to Measure" at
9 pm. Perhaps he should have
telephoned. But then, he had no
logical excuse for his absence, that
he could tell them. He hoped that
Gayle would manage to carry on
some way.
After Mr.. Holmquist's report, the
detective captain had a r t
many questions to ask Bill. He
traced Bills every move for that
entire day, weighing every detail.
what led you to suspect this
Montesa girl?" the captain repeat
ed, toward the end.
Nothing" Bill answered again.
Nothing definite, captain. Il was
Just sort of wedding out. l studied
all the others closely, analysing
them, and"
"You are rather young to be
good at character reading, don't
you think?"
Eyes, sir. But I wanted to help,
somehow. Four of the other girls
live with their parents or relatives.
Miss Hyde and Miss Montesa live
alone, in rooming houses. I-well,
1 searched Temples room, too"
"Hmmm. So did We" The cap
tain smiled at him. "I'l say this
much, you aren't afraid to take &C.
ton, are you, son? But this is seri-
Gus business. Now tonight you had
yourself in a trap. If we hadn't
! Continued On Page Nine)
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-23

years diary, with a page Tor eacr
day. Bill tipped some O. IN
pages. Some we're blank, some
had brief penciled entries: inc
dates were printed in bold BLACK
and a third of the way through he
saw dates of the current week. one
particular penciled page caught MS
eve. and in the dimly reflected
light he read it:
..What I did on Tuesday nigh
does not weigh on my conscience
i so sadly wanted something, ano
needed it, so 1 took the initiative
myself. Can that be wrong? l dc
not wish to hurt anyone. I realize
that l acted quite badly, but II
was the only way, then. Today
wonder if 1 did right"
All at once Bills boyish hear
went humping again.
He was still in a storybook ad'
venture! He, Bill Bailey, who hac
physical strength and a certain
maturity, also had a youthful i'm,
agination, and here and now was
chapter of real life romance with
himself playing a part.
The lady detective was finishing
with the table and its drawer, anc
all at once Bill knew he did no
want her to see inside the book
He determined to act his storybooE
part some more.
Mice little book" he spoke cas-
ually, but no jewelry in it. Shall
1 put it back?"
eyes, where you found it. III
fix the trunk back, and then let's
get out of here. Headquarters
wanted this room searched, but
knew it wouldn't show anything
Any thief would be too smart tc
leave the jewelry here. I'll edge
out the door first, and you follow
promptly. Don't speak to me in
public, though. Come direct to po'
lice headquarters"
But"
I'm sorry, Mr.. Bailey, I'll have
to insist on that. 1 am sure you
are innocent, just butting in, may
be. But come down and talk to the
captain with me You won't be
She left the room and Bill put
the locked diary back in the table
drawer and followed her. The
Evening star., 1940-07-21
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE

Try her." Bill grunted, pointing at Holly
and walking away.
Holly saw that the man had silver badge,
polished as brightly as his blue serge trousers.
The badge announced Chief of Police, and
the shiny trousers added that he wasn't very
successful one. The few words she had over
heard told her everything. She was forever
meeting people like the Chief of Police. They
yearned for publicity. They were sort of
pathetic and sometimes she managed to get
little stories in the paper for them. But this
time she couldn't waste moment.
He asked, You city reporter?'
"Yes, but have to hurry -"
Now don't run away like all of them.
been Chief of Police here going on twenty
five years and the city papers never writ me
up Of course nothing ever happens here"
Not - not anything?"
Nope. But just wait In twenty minutes
all the papers will be after me. They'll all
want to know how John A. Jepson - don't
forget the A. - captured them three armed
criminals And it's going to happen right
where I'm standing!'
Really" she gasped, Il -
Il know" he muttered. You don't believe
me- Even the county detectives and state
police don't believe me any more when tip
them off to something big. But this time -
come in my office and let me tell you about
it," He led the way into Borough Hail. took
seat where he could watch the street through
window, and said, ITO begin with, we got to
90 back to 1917"
That far?"
"We-ell, make it 1922 That was the time
heard the Edwards boy boasting to another
young fellow that he was going to get a couple
thousand dollars and run away. knew the
only place he could get it was from his old
mans safe at night. You know, was sure
that crime was going to happen, but | sat
beside that safe month and nothing hap
pened. The boy settled down right after
that and started taking an interest in his job,
Evening star., 1940-07-21

Borough Hall, across the street. She found
the booths. On one hung sign: Out of Order.
The other bulged with Bill Reardon.
She hoped he would hurry She had only ten
minutes to make the postscript lift with her
few bits of news. Bill had an alarming stack
of notes and talked endlessly. BY the time he
hung up, the edition deadline had passed.
Too bad you had to wait he said, but
picked up a lot of stuff. Where've you been
the last half lfhour?" He listened to her expla-
nation about giving the boys lift. You're
wasted as reporter" he snorted. You ought
to get job as relief expedition.
She entered the booth, called the Express.
Her rewrite man grumbled, You better get
on your toes kid. This Reardon sent in nearly
column He covers story like poison gas.
Dan wanted to hold up his stuff so he'd miss
the edition, but the louise dictated the story
and made Dan send it up in takes"
I'm glad he did! don't want to beat him
unfairly
Anything you say, Holly. What've you
got?" He took few notes and then shouted.
You haven't got anything! It's lucky that
Dan slipped me carbon of Reardon's yarn.
III rewrite it,
You'll do nothing of the sort. I'll get my
own story"
She hung up and decided to find the parade.
Outside the Hall, Bill was talking to an elderly
man. Bill was saying, Sorry. Can't wait. Got
to cover this parade"
But I've got big story for you!" the man
said. You'll want to put my name right up
in the headline and -
Evening star., 1940-03-15
Citizens Urge Placing
Inebriates on Farm
Instead Of in Jail
New Institution Would
Be Better Approach
To Problem, Is Claim

A proposal that the District pro-
vide farm for inebriates and abol-
ish the system of placing them In
Jail was Endorsed by the Congress
Heights Citizens Association last
night.
Benson Taylor, who described the
plan, pointed out that such an in
stitution would provide place where
inebriates could be given a healthy
occupation. He declared that plac-
Ing them in Jail does not solve the
problem.
Nearly 700 residents of Congress
Heights have signed transportation
survey sheets calling for an addi-
tional bus line in the section, it was
announced at the meeting. The line
would begin at Fifth street and Ala
bama avenue Sc. and cover the gen.
eral territory until it reaches Nichols
avenue and then continue along the
regular route.
A motion requesting erection of
no-parking signs on Alabama avenue
Sc. introduced by George Allen, was
carried after it was pointed out that
the restriction would relieve the
crowded conditions on the thorough
fare. The association also went on
record in favor of paving an alley in
the 100 block of Wilmington and
Evening star., 1940-03-15

meat Of the fish, 4 sole, sent through
the seive 50 that 1t came out fluffy,
and served with q delightful lobster
sauce. It was described, delicate
as moonlight on the sea-" And it
was served with delightful Moselle
wine.
8. The main course, La Noisette
de pre- Sale Marion Delorme, was q
tribute to "the most beautiful
damosel Of the 18th century"
Marion Delorme, who, as Mr..
Fougner stated, was "a lovely person
who upset kingdoms, caused revolu-
tions, and set kings out of their
minds"
That French phrase, "de pre- sale" 4"
needs explaining. 1t means the
kernel, or the mignon, of a lamb
that cavorted on the salted grasses
OF the oceanside. Since this lamb
could not come from France, where
the spray of the Atlantic would SAVIOR
Its food, the members of the Epi-
curean Club got their meat this year
from the shores of the Chesapeake
Bay. ;
Then, Breast Of Chicken.
4. Les Supremes de Volatile JEAN
cite. which was a breast Of chicken
stuffed with pate de fois gras and
coated with a delicious aspic sauce.
Then, q Belgian endive salad was
served as the proper accompaniment
to this delightful course. With 1t
went an old cuvee, Chateaux Mar
guax.
To. end this gorgeous repast, the
epicureans brought their guests
Evening star., 1940-03-15
Kentucky Legislature
Closes Quiet Session

FRANKFORT, KY, March Is
The 1910 Kentucky Legislature ad-
journed early today after one of the
quietest biennial sessions in recent
years
Both Houses were overwhelmingly
Democratic and the administration
forces Of Gov. Keen johnson con-
trolled their majority with ease.
The major bill passed by the Leg
islature was $52,3l6,337 appropri-
ations measure for governmental
funds for the fiscal years 1904 and
1941-42. The bin, the first passed by
the Assembly, went through both
Houses without an opposition vote.
Other outstanding administration
backed measures passed included
legislation to increase the maximum
old-age pensions from SIS to $50 a
month, provide benefit payments to
needy blind and to dependent chill
dren, earmark half million dollars
year for teacher retirement fund
and establishment of soil conserva-
ton districts whose farmer members
could vote compulsory regulation Of
land uses.
Evening star., 1940-03-15
BY JOHN ]. DAILY.

Last night-Thursday-was the
chefs night out. So many a good
chef OF Washington, Baltimore
Philadelphia and New York went to
lie diner des Amis d'Escoffier," the
dinner OF the Friends of Escoffier
said to be the greatest chef who ever
lived. The dinner in his honor was
held in the Willard Hotel.
Hotel managers, maitre d'hotels
newspaper publishers, writer's and
artists gathered at the banquet board
as guests Of the Epicurean Club OF
Washington with their appointed
host, Harry p. Sommerville, manager
Of the Willard Hotel.
AS one who has served dinners
and banquets to distinguished guests
OF the ambassadors and
prime ministers from all the major
powers on earth-Mr. Somerville
said, after the celebration last night,
that the fifth in the series of Es-
Golfer dinners prepared BY the Swiss
chef, o. c. Merz, was undoubtedly
"one Of the greatest meals ever
served in Washington"
"Goes to Town."
/. In the past, dinners to the memory
of Auguste Escoffier have been
served by Claude Papa" Jarrin, chef
of the Hotel Raleigh; Jacques Haer-
niger, chef of the Shoreham; Ar
mand Fisson of the Carlton, and
Nicholas Marchitelh of the May
Evening star., 1940-03-15
15-year Term for Spies
Is Proposed by Dutch
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
THE HAGUE, the Netherlands,
March 15.-Refecting increasing
concern Of the Dutch at spy activi-
ties In Holland, P. s. Gerhrandy.
minister Of justice, announced last
night a measure would be introduced
In Parliament increasing the maxi
mum penalty for espionage to IS
years imprisonment.
This is the same penalty that
would apply If the Netherlands was
at war. The peacetime maximum
now is six years.
Several espionage cases are pend
ing in the courts.
A court in the Hague yesterday
was asked to impose sentence of two
and half years on G. w. F. van
Hoeven, formerly high official in
the ministry Of economic affairs, and
a sentence Of one year on Van Hoe
ven's wife.
They are charged with supplying
information to Germany on the po-
sition Of Dutch ships and the nature
Of cargoes. Many Dutch ships have
been sunk by undersea and air ac-
ton in the North Sea while plying
between Netherlands and allied
ports.
Evening star., 1940-03-15
Friends of Escoffier Dine
ExquisiteIy, Honoring Chef
0. c. Merz Of Willard Hotel Accepts
Challenge of His RivoIs TustefuIIy

| flower. All Of them have been grand
and glorious dinners. In the Escofiier
tradition, it is the aim Of each chef
to Guido the others. So last night
Chef Merz made up his mind to go
to town." And he did.
First, the guests assembled in
the Gridiron Club room for aperitifs.
Still, this advance course brought
out criticism, which Is always well
coined at an Escofiier dinner. Ma
poleon Van Meers (the Napoleon Of
Washington) declared: There was
not enough Of caviar. We, who are
the friends of Escofier, demand
caviar"
Afterwards, the guests went to the
main dining room where they were
served the meal of meals, with G.
Selmer Fougner, New York bon
vivant, as master Of ceremonies.
There is q rule that EscofIier
dinners may never seat more than
100 persons-for after that they be-
come banquets. The idea is to limit
the list of guests, and last night
there were o..
The Menu.
The menu consisted Of:
l. LIE consomme double, marquise
which was double strength, clear
beef broth garnished With a light
sprinkle Of herbena and accom-
panied by a fragrant pastry.
2. La Mousse de Sole Amiral,
which was light. foamy forced"
Evening star., 1940-03-15

Upsal streets Sc, often flooded dur
ing heavy rains.
Orrin Davy, president Of the
Southeast Council, told the group of
a proposal to set aside q day in
honor Of John Philip Sousa, the late
band leader, who was q resident of
the section. He mentioned that the
new bridge across the Anacostia
River has been named in honor Of
SouSa.
A motion picture depicting meth
DDS Of killing termites was shown
prior to the business meeting.
Evening star., 1940-03-15
Mormon Head Quits HospitoI

LOS ANGELES, March IS R.-
Heber Grant. s3-year-old president
OF the Church Of the Latter Day
Saints, has left a hospital, appar-
emily recovered from fatigue which
forced him to bed here February s.
Evening star., 1940-03-15

OF the traffic deaths reported for
January Of this year in SO States, IS
had death totals below January,
1889; Is had increases and 3 showed
no change. In January last year
20 Of 81 reporting States showed
reductions from 1898.
Evening star., 1940-03-15

down to earth with "Un Caprice du
Maitre Escofner."
The guests were: