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actually belongs to a set with
that history. I've gone through
the whole thing with four eX-
perts. They all recognized it
"Of course they did | don't
deny the truth of the Borgia
angle I don't deny the truth of
anyof that confession except one
line. It's all perfect You can
trust Rock to think of that. But
it's a confounded lie for that very
reason; it's too perfect.
Il don't quite follow you" said
Halliday. What do you mean by
too perfect"
Exactly what l say" grunted
Wheems. "In your job you run
up against perfect alibis every
day of the year. You put some
bird in the witness chair and he
comes through with story that's
letter-perfect. Just so long as
he's trying to prove he didn't
have anything to do with a crime,
you do your best to tear his story
to pieces. You know or you
claim there's no such thing as a
perfect crime, that every Grim
inal makes at least one mistake.
When you get an alibi that
checks at every point, immedi-
ately you get suspicious Am I
right ?"
Just about. But what has
that"
Plenty" said Whems. Now
you've got a confession that's
perfect in every detail I'll
vouch for most of it myself. !
heard Tess coax Rock, tease him,
demand that we go to the Thirty
Three. l heard him refuse and
finally agree | saw him no by
cracky l asked him what he was
looking at. and he pointed TO the
glasses. saw him staring at
woman in the place and l laughed
when Tess drank from his glass
Why sure can back up ninety
per cent of that story. l saw ii
all happen.
But you don't believe it -
What saw, yes. said Wheems
The rest of it-hokum It's just
the sort of thing Rock would
build into a nice little drama or
maybs>he considers it a farce.
Everything checks. everything's
perfect. III even bet he gave
you no motive"
Halliday stared at Wheems
How do you know that ?" he
asked
Am l right"
Yes. I mad a talk with Rock.
J asked him why he did il. And
he smiled and shook his head
Told me TO dig up my own
reason"
Wheems tossed the confession
onto Halldays desk, unfolded his
legs and stood up He. laughed
and paced back and forth across
the office
Il knew It." he grinned. Rock
wouldn't overlook a thing like
that He's handed you a nice
tuicy mystery. front-page stuff
that will make your job a cinch
when you get into court. In
order TO give the case just the
right amount Of doubt. he leaves
il without a motive
Halliday was on his feet now
He matched his stride with that
Of the critic, and paraded across
the office His phone rang but
he ignored IT. And II was not
until Wheems stopped and looked
out Of the window that the Dis
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

This Drawing
of a Partisan
Street Scene
in the Year
1920 Reveals
That the Mod
ern Hot Dog
Man Had His
Counterpart
More Than a
Century Ago.
And Even i'm
Those Days
the Sausage
Was Old Stuff
in Europe Be
cause the
Ancient Ro-
mans, Greeks
and Egyptians
Had Their
Version of the
Frankfurter.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

W. EST FORTY FIF T H
w STREET was solidly banked
with hurrying taxis that swung
in before the theatre marques
when Abel Wheems stepped into
a small restaurant near Eighth
Avenue. He nodded to the owner,
who stood near the door, tossed
his hat and coat TO a waiter, and
walked to a booth at the rear of
the room. The place was deserted
except for two mensin evening
clothes who were dawdling over
their whisky-sours while they
waited for curtain time. One, a
Broadway columnist, tossed
careless salute to Wheems and
then went on with his drinking.
Wheems hunched down against
the leather-covered seat, ordered
a Scotch and soda, dug for
cigarette and proceeded to watch
the door. There was less than
an inch of liquor remaining in his
glass when a woman stepped into
the restaurant and glanced along
the rows of white-covered tables.
She walked slowly past the
booths, hesitated for an instant
beside the two men in. evening
clothes as though waiting for
them to speak, and then con-
tinued toward the rear of the
room.
AS she approached his table,
Wheems uncoiled his long frame,
jerked his legs out from beneath
the table and stood facing her.
Mrs lockwood ?"
She smiled. And you're Mr..
Wheems ?"
He grinned and extended his
hand. sit down, won't you ?" he
asked. "A drink. maybe? Or a
bite to eat?"
"A drink" she agreed. And
an explanation, if you don't
mind"
a dozen of both, if you want
he said, and motioned to the
waiter. Eddie, bring a"
Another Scotch and soda, she
said. and leaned toward Wheems.
Let's forget the usual prelim-
inaries. l know it was good of
me to come here-that l don't
usually do this sort of thing and
all the rest of the routine. Let's
talk common sense"
Il thought you'd be regular"
grinned Wheems. Sure, well
get down TO cases. You've read
the papers you know Rocks in a
Jam. I'm his friend and want
to get him out Of it. Simple,
isn't it,
The waiter arrived with the
drink. andIWheems took time out
to make an inventory of Mrs.
lockwood while the Scotch was
being duly poured over the ice
and the soda added He found
her to be an exceptionally good
looking woman in her r-early
thirties. tall, nicely moulded and
with an air of assurance gen
orally founded in a combination
of brains and experience.
She too. was taking inventory.
Her dark eyes stared at his
hair, Travelled along his aquiline
nose. paused for an instant at
the hastily-knotted cravat, and
made detour at the tabletop
to his thin. long-fingered hands.
How do | measure up?". he
asked when the waiter had gone.
Her shoulders moved in a slight
shrug and she smiled. She lifted
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
And you found.
a picture of Don

"Yeah-an old one.
You'll have to do better than
that. if you expect me to tell you
the truth. Don and l never had
a picture taken by the newspaper
photographers. You see, he
wasn't a successful playwright
when we were together
\v/HEEMS studies his drink.
w The corners of his mouth
drew into a grin "All right" he
said I'm a liar and I'm sorry.
You're right about the picture !
went through the library with a
fine comb and couldn't find a
thing. But Louis Ravigni at the
Thirty-Three said you were a
regular patron, and there was
just chance he was telling the
truth. tried all the nearby
hotels and was lucky enough to
find you"
I'll believe that" she said.
And now what ?"
It's up to you" said Wheems.
Il don't see where I'm con-
cerned. It's unfortunate Don
happened TO be with Miss Blan-
don when she was killed. but
surely they don't actually suspect
he did.H and at the psychological
moment he'll be released with an
apology"
But you don't think Rock
could have done it," asked
Wheems slowly.
Don't be absurd" she snapped.
Did you know Tess Blandon
wanted to marry him ?"
What of it? I don't doubt but
that a dozen other women have
the same idea. And / can't say
that l blame them. Don is a
sweet chap, when he wants to
be"
You've never divorced Rock ?"
NO. He's never asked me TO,
and I've had no desire TO marry
again. But why do you ask ?"
"Oh, just wondering" said
Wheems. Tess may have become
a bit too insistent. and"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
THEPOISON CRYSTAL

You mean you'll find out who
did kill Therese ?"
"Of course not, but I'll find
out that Rock didn't"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

her glass. touched
it to her lips and
set it carefully
on the table.
Glow did you
locate me ?" she
asked.
81 told you
over the phone |
was on a news
paper. | had a
good look at you
the other night in
the Thirty Three
nc tic e d you
were wearing a
W e d dai ring,
that you called
Rock Don" and
[ h a [ h e W a s.
white as a clean
collar when you
spoke to him. SO
i put it all to-
& e tn er and il
$ p ell e d NJ r s.
lockwood. Then
| had a tWo-hour
session in I h Q
m org ue." II @
grinned at [ h c
surprised express
sion [ h a I came
into her e ye s.
The newspaper
library. of course,
where I h e old
clipping S are
filed"
And you found
a picture of Don
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29


Packers with flair for figures have made
amazing computations show how little dog
become big business They estimate that the United
States 500 900 00O-yes billion and a half
pounds Of sausage every Hot dogs make up far
the largest part Of this mountain Of meat spices
what-not stuffed inside tight fitting jackets
If this immense store of meat were put in the
Of franfurters running eight to the pound II would make
unimagnably long chain of dogs" that would
the equator than 40 times Or to get astronomical
about It, if this string Of red hots" could pro-
jected into space, ii could reach to the and back
earth againand there would still be enough left
to go around the earth about three times
Another way of picturig the supply of sausage
that the citizens of this country in 12-months
period, is to imagine the frankfurters packed into
freight train made up of standard-sze box II the
loaded sodly with the little
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

=
times that the hot dog has
become a national institl-
ton keeping thousands Of
persons working and mil
lions OF mouths working.
too, sausage is no new
conner. II is one of the
oldest food prod C s
wn to man. The
Chinese were enjoying
their Oriental version OF
the 'frank" centuries be-
fore the dawn of the
Christian Fra and there
are some historians who
believe that the sausage
originated with the
ancient Egyptians.
The Greek poe Homer
mentioned sausage in his
odyssey" The oldest
known book on the art of
cooking. a volume written
by the Roman epicure
Athanaeus in 228 A d.
quotes a character in The
Clouds. a play written by
the Greek dramatist Arts
tophanes away back in
423 b c The phrase is
this: Let them make
sausage of me and serve
me up 10 the students"
Many centuries ago
the art Of making sausage
was introduced in every
European country. The
s went in for dogs in a
;. as the old 18th Century
I the top Of this page
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

Germans went in for dogs in a
big way. as the old 18th Century
print at the top Of this page
quantity shows.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
THE LITTLE Hot Dog
BECOMES BIGbUSINESS

- ha spent In couny-ncudng
- socaled hot important
industrial Uncle
tota of franxs
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

The Hot Dog
Eating Crowds
at the New
York Worlds
Fair Took a
Keen Interest
in This Modern
Plant Where
Hundreds of
Feet Of
Frankfurters
Were Turned
Out Every Day
While Curious
Visitors
Watched.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

dogs. the train needed to carry this
Gargantuan food supply would
stretch more than 500 miles. or
about the distance from New York
Ia Cleveland
Although IL is only in modern
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

ffffffffffFff
This Rare Old Print
Shows German
Bakers and
Butchers Staging
a nth Century Bat
tie In Hlgh-speed
Production. The
Butchers. In the
Left Foreground,
Are Trying to Turn
Out More Running
Feet Of Hot Dogs"
Than the Length
of Bread Cooked by
the Bakers.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-11
BOOSTS RECREATION DEPARTMENT

To the Editors
Far be it from US to enter that bit of discussion
concerning the "Poison Ivy" item ofa couple of weeks
ago, but from where sit the whole thing smells.
It originally intended, by whoever wrote it, to
be passing remark in the 1ightest vein. For any.
one to make issue of it and even take definite
"stand" concerning it childish and qui tie un
called for al though "rabble rousing is the vogue.
However, do earnestly and emphatica1ly wis to
take up the cudge1s when the fair name Of represen
tative town teams Is involved. As vital cog In
the towns development, prime factor IN the
torn,s success we can think Of other single en-
terprise worthy of praise and appreciation as the
Recreation Department which sponsors and d1rects
these Attendance records alone enough to
convince the skeptica1 of the truth of this state
ment The Reps of 1899 drew estimated 1000 spec
tators to softball games during their season, and
with the addi ton of baseball this year that figure
is likely to be trebled.
The success of any undertaking must be judged by
public response, and If any one local activity en-
joys a more numerous, enthusiastic, more
loyal following than the town teams, them In the
wordsof great McGoldrick we'll put In vi tn you"
nFsir Play"
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-11
Community Health
BY s. R. Berenoergs M.D.s Director,
Department Of Public Health


Department Of Public Health
The tangled old country burial grounds Of America
filled with stone statistics of the high rate Of
infant orta1i ty in this country until long after
the Civil War. Small pathetic crambl1ng stones hide
and rain blur delicate sent iments cse1ed in loving
memory Of Mary Ann, aged one year, two months
tribute to baby John who left this earth after six
months residence.
Pediatrics, that branch Of medicine which Is con-
ished the number Of early child deaths. But know-
how to promote the growth and health of child is
not enough. The Low Living standards Of the majority
of famil les in our country, have obstructed the full
application of this knowledge. The skill of doctors
has saved many children from death during serious
illnesses, but that skill COULD not provide children
with healthy living conditions enough good food
for growth and development.
Greenbelt does offer its child citizens the sun
light, fresh air and other advantages that promote
health. And the rent rates permit parents to feed
their children bodybuilding foods instead of fill
ing the Golfers by landlords. The results Of such
conditions evident In the latest figures Of
growth compiled after the spring check-up Of the
elementary school. During the month Of May ~ chill
dren we're weighed. Only three children showed no
weight gain since last November. Fourteen children
had gained less than two pounds. It would be unfair
to compare these figures with statistics from any
other group in America Our statistics accus-
alton and challenge to the nation. At the
time they an to the problems of health in
this country, q sign post along the road of health
for citizens of democracy.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-11
Letters to editor
CONSUMERS STICK TOGETHER

To the Editors
Certain members Of the MILK Buying Club have been
wavertng in their a11eg1ances to the Club because
they think that Walnut Hill Dairy has not been given
a square dea1s
The Qcestion has cone up as to why the Committee
did not recommend paying Mr.. Rogers (owner Of Walnut
Hill Dairy) II cents quart to cover the 3ncreas-
ed salaries he would have to pay under wiondsatio.
The answer is simply thts-both M. and Mrs. Rogers
Informed the Committee that they would not take the
striking drivers back under any circumstances.
Since the Committee had been Informed by the Con-
ciaator from the United States Department Of Labor
that untonizati would not be possible unless all
the were taken back and since the owners would
not take the backs the strike could not be set
tied and there point in recommending that the
Club pay II cents per quart for mike
Mrs Rogers signed q statement releasing the Club
from any Obligation because he realized that he had
gone back his word in not allowing the drivers to
uni ondze. Mr.. Rogers doesn't need our sympathy be-
he Is in better postti On than he be-
fore he took the Club 70 order.
We are playing into the hands Of the milk indus
try II don't stick together Q buying club and
look out for consumer interest. We have
demonstrated that bargaining power Is effective
by securing bid at II cents q quartz Lat US
member that any dairy offering bid rea1ises that
this L. business PROPOSE ii ons not emotional af
fair. The dairtes looking after their BUSINESS
Lett stick together and Look after
-Carnte Harper.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-11
@lA yean AGO

(From cooperator, July 13, 1881
Allen Wilson, Greenbe1t Class Soap Box champion,
placed first in the 56th heat the Class compe-
tition in Washington. ........
The Gun Club wanted people to dig post-holes.....
sssssssss
petition for Family passes to the pool was sub
mitted to the Council. .........
Construction Of four ball diamonds and hand
ball coart scheduled to begin somewhere between
the 10th and 18th Of Ju1y..........
B. B. Klima, president of the Singles Club, cru
sades for members..........
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-11
KEEP RAsERAIIS OUT OF TENNIS

To the Editors
As tennis devotee who has twice barely escaped
being mashed fiat by baseball would like to re-
gister my complaint while am still able.
Tt appears that batting practice before the hard
ball games results in great many foul tips wf Oh
fail like Stuka bonbers among those who
trating their wits forehand drives. Usually
hal f-hearted yell from the ball field hera1ds the
invaders approach. If you happen to hear it, you
can duck.
Instead Of the batter's portable wire cage being
placed directly behind him, Why not put 1T on the
side nearest the tennis courts close to the batter
and slightly In front of him. Then perh aps-God
wtl1ing--we tennis players can keep our eyes on the
tennis balls instead of the basebal1s.
Dayton VI. Hull
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-11
Meditati0ns
by
Robert Lee Kinche1oe
Minister to the
Greenbe1t Community Church
A PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

A PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
no Lord, God, let devout approach to Thee
be that of the heart, not of the lips. Let 1t be in
obedience to Thy spiritual Law, not to airy outward
ritual. Thou desirest not temples fferng, but
the sacrifice of 1owly and grateful heart Thou Will
not despise. Mercifu1 Father, to all ny dispense
lions would submit selves, not grdgingly, not
merely of necessity, but because believe in Thy
wisdom, Thy universal rule, and Thy goodness. be-
reavemen and in In death in life, in joys
and in happiness, would Thy Hand. Teach to
it;increase faith where cannot see; teach
also to love just4 and to do mercy, and to walk
hmhly with 1nee God. Make US at peace with all
mandnd gentle to those who offend US, fai thf1 in
all duties, and sincere in sorrow when fail in
duty. Make loving to another. patient inds-
tress, and thankful to Thy Divine power, which
keeps, and guides, and b1esses every day. Lord,
accept humble prayer, accomplish in Thy holy
Will. Let Thy peace rel gn in our hearts, and enable
to walk wi tn Thee in love; through Jesus Christ
Lord. Amen.
francis W. Newman, 1905.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-11
Bangor In Smugness

In these days of "God Bless America being sung
brightly in almost any kind of program, and even
dali "Soap Operas" the radio blending In show
blurbs in their dia
1ogues apt to overlook how imperfect We are
We aglow wi tn pride because this is America
because refugees find haven here, because
q democracy. Pride in achi evement is justifiab1e,
but must be taken lest be too proud Of what
others have achieved before It is only if We
carry on not merely maintain what has already been
accomp1i shed that we may begin to bask little in
the glow.
II 4. easy to be snug in the midst of what
having slight headache, painful, but bearab1e.
Then points out all the other miserable VIC
tins of pain, those who have not long to live,
those whose bodies minds not theirs to guide,
and who have little chance of By contrast the
emit. but such contrast does not eliminate che head
ache, and it is the headaches, and ether seemingly
minor aches which must be investi gated and their
eradicated.
Our country is fine, healthy body, but it Is
not perfects there many tiny Haches" viii CHI will
lead to real palms, hard to diagnose, diff
ficult to cure.
Let US examine ourselves completely and use
prophylactic measures where and while We can.
For long time there has been the growing pain
of people going hungry, desperately So viii lie food
goes begging in places not far distant. There is
also that little spot viii oh doesn't hurt much,
but viii oh will suddenly tester and throb when
religious minority is attacked Such poison must
be drawn out to remove all soreness and chance Of
occurrence.
mere Is the a1-perVao1ng ana para4yZ1ng fear OF
insecurity. We had a little medicine viii CHI tended
to relieve that feeling, but it sufficient and
of the right hnd2 The pain seems to persist.
Those black spots of vicious city and county DO
litica1 machines which dance before our eyes-do we
need clearer Vi sion in local governments? And do
those aching feet reveal arches in our fouda
tion--education? Is it really democratic valu-
able, does it hurt great deal when we press on
the points showing segregation and discrimination in
schools?
What about tonic to build up true interest in
democratic nd a che
probably would show the reasons why strikes in
the plants; why infant mortality are stin
too highs why armies of people die In traffic mis-
haps; why third and fourth party votes have snail
chance of recogni tion;and in showing reasons for
these ills, could easily develop the means
of cure. When begin count them, we can easily
and Without being morbid, find many ailing places in
our country's system. The symptoms call out for
Immediate treatment.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-11
COMMUNITY CHURCH NEWS

"Yours may be a model life, but if you want It to
interest your chill dren it must be working model"
ATTEND THE CHURCH OF YOUR FAITH ON SUNDAY. Go
Will your children; don't send theml
Church School and Worship Service held in the
Community Building at $3.50 and IL 100 AN. respec-
lively. ALI FAT tbs are cordially invited to
services. Protestants urged to attend and sup
port Church Of all denominations. It ts your
ChurchI
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-11
NEWS CLIPPINGS REQUESTED BY Committee

In order that more complete file Of nswspape
and periodical clippings about Greenbe1t may be
maintained within the citizens Association, its Pub
lie Relations Committee Will welcome such clippings
from the tomspeop1es Persons Who across
and magazine items and Who desire to help in the
project to "keep the straight about dreenbe1t"s
nay turn such items to any member Of the Public
Relations unite The committee members Anne HULL
Ben Rosenswetg, jackson Sherman and Lyman Woodman.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-11

For the benefit Of the Red Cross. a general vard-
ETY. show, consisting Of series Of speciality mum
bere. Is to be given August by the citisens Asso-
cdatton Mrs. Shirley Land Is chairman the spec
tadnment Will consist Of dance routines, musical
numbers and comedy sadts.
The admission for the program which Will be bald
in the Elementary School Audi tordm Is IS cents.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-11
CREENBELT'S NEW BABIES

Dr.. Isadore and Rose N. npher became parents OF
baby boy July at 4;A5 P. II. Wei Ching six pounds,
ten ounces, the infant born at Garfield Hospital
When the cooperator went to press Monday, the baby
still unnamed
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-11
Volume q No. Is.
:. July J., - )

Because Mr.. Custer has adequately di scussed
the milk club and its recent decision, 1t is not
necessary that the cooperator offer another editor
tal the subject.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-11
sWnnlNG POOL McdlE NOT UP TO PAR

According to report submitted by j. ". Rabbit,
Jr.s to the Town Councils the swimming pool Is 1853.
90 behind the needed average. TO meet the required
revenue which estimated In the suppl@entaI bud
get, 1898 per day must be taken Inc
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Azor Keagle announce the birth Of
little daughter. Margot Edna, at $500 pm. Sunday
July 2. She wei ghed pounds, ounces.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Henshaw, 5-A Ridge Road, an
nouce the birth of daughter, Linda Lee, Sunday,
June 30, in Washington, D. C.