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Evening star., 1940-07-24
Poses Question
For Is0lationistS,

To the Editor Of The Star:
note that one Of your correspondents
wishes to live in peace with all nations.
What he apparently forgets is the other
part Of the equation, /. e., that all our
neighbors must have the same desire. II,
as he says, mo one objects to the
Strengthening of our defenses," it is be-
cause we have plenty OF reason to sus-
pect that the peaceful intentions of
some countries toward the United States
are open to serious question. It Is
pertinent to remark that when Great
Britain and France were the dominating
powers there was little enthusiasm for
increasing military appropriations. And
let the isolationists answer why.
Norway. Denmark, ETC., wanted to live
In peace with their neighbors, If any one
ever did. Where are they now? Crushed
by and chained to the German war ma
chine, eating such crumbs Of their own
food as their German masters care to
drop from their table. And that isn't
pro-British propaganda either. Nor is
Hitler's dream of world domination by
his master race" (sic) pro-British
propaganda. It is black on white in
'Mein Kampf"
At least ascertain the facts before
bleating about peace when there can be
no peace. g.
July 20.
Evening star., 1940-07-24

ing. the titmice squalling, the catbirds
screaming
So We called their songs, then.
Today all that Is changed. As mat
ter Of scientific accuracy. by July Of that
year, 1850, We had begun to get the first
glimmerings Of sense In this matter.
BY July, the songs begin to moderate
. bit, anyway.
1t did not take us long thereafter to
realize that here was something which
no city slicker has. the grand matin out
pouring Of bird song.
It Is true that the cardinals chirp q
bit. In the city, along with some spar
rows, and maybe bluebird here and
there. for many Of the latter nest in the
areas Of concrete and brick, but by and
large the deep city does not know the
real thing.
The real bird hymn Of praise to the
dawn, and thence to the Creator, Is
heard only in the suburbs, the country
and the forests.
Folk who do not 60 to sleep readily
are those to complain about this great
morning music. They have yet to learn
two things-first, that q half f-doze is
almost as good as sleep, and second, that
there Is something wonderfully soothing
and inspiring in the morning chorus,
once you make up your mind to 1t.
Yes, as man thinketh In his heart,
so is he, and so are the things which
flow from his thinking in the better and
best ways.
It is possible to listen to the birds
In that good doze, or daze, as you please.
which in some ways is just as refreshing
as deep sleep, and really more enter
tanning. After all. there is nothing very
entertaining about real sleep. Many per-
sons regard it as waste of time, and
gladly would dispense with it, If they
could.
After one watches birds for q while,
and works up genuine interest in them,
one soon discovers, often to the personal
amazement, that the morning chorus
becomes thing Of beauty and inspira-
ton.
We suspect our apologist has made this
discovery already, down in his heart,
where the good thinking begins.
AS long as we have humor, in this
life, we are safe.
But If he has not, let us assure him
that time works wonders, In this regard
as in many others, and that with much
listening comes understanding. When
the early Wagnerian conductor was told
that Americans did not understand that
composer. the baton waver replied, Let
them listen till they do understand"
Those who think they do not like the
grand morning bird chorus, and find it
irritating, must listen to it. whether they
will or not, and before long they will
wake up to the refreshing news that
this is really great music, and that
they. as listeners, really do like 1t!
Thereafter, they will look forward to
1t. actually wake themselves up, at least
wake themselves half up, as one might
say, in order to listen to it. They will
come to feel that this is one of the
greatest rewards Of suburban living.
Evening star., 1940-07-24
An Unfair Instruction

President Roosevelt's method Of
retaliation against Lewis w. Douglas,
former budget director, and John w.
Hanes, former Undersecretary Of the
Treasury, for their promise Of sup.
port to Mr.. Willkie will be received
with keenest regret by those who had
been led to believe, from the Ian
guage Of his acceptance speech last
week, that he intended to keep his
campaign for reelection on q high
plane.
Mr.. Dougla4t who has opposed the
Evening star., 1940-07-24
Oddities Noted In
Acceptance Speech.
~. 49, RASkav - sNA> M

I think your editorial today on "The
President Accepts" was pretty good.
think precedent on Test" by David
Lawrence, was excellent.
The following were oddities I found
while studying the acceptance speech:
The pronoun II" was used 56 times. my"
was used 20 times and "me" was used S
times. Persons referred to by name were
Henry Wallace. Jim Farley and Lincoln.
Jefferson and jackson were not men
toned this time. The delegates received
gratitude for the selection Of the NOM
inee for Vice President before the chair
man Of the national committee was
greeted. T. w. sHACKEIFORD.
July 10.
Evening star., 1940-07-24
Takes Issue With
Presidents Speech.

To the Editor Of The Star:
In his acceptance speech, the President
stated, II shall never be loathe to call
the attention of the Nation to deliberate
or unwilling falsiflcations Of fact, which
are sometimes made by political candi-
dates" He will forgive us II We show
similar regard, though he may be at the
receiving end.
At the conclusion of the address he
refers to the "appeaser fifth columnists
who charged me with hysteria and war
mongering." "But felt it my duty" he
continued. ITO arouse my countrymen to
the danger Of the new forces loose In the
world" We assert the Presidents i'm.
plication to be Just the kind Of falsifca-
ton against which he proposes vigi-
lance. This vigilance We herewith ex-
ercise.
The false impressions deliberately or
unwittingly" conveyed by this foremost
of political candidates are that appeas-
ers are fifth columnists, and that those
who charged him with hysteria and
war -mongering were appeaser NTH col
umnists. Like the President, We are not
'loathe to call the attention Of the Ma
tion to deliberate or unwilling falsidca.
tions Of fact which are sometimes made
by political candidates" We protest
vigorously the double standard by which
the President judges his acts Of arousing
his "countrymen to the danger Of the
new forces loose in the world" as dutiful,
and the acts ct his critics In arousing
the same countrymen to the danger Of
the Roosevelt-led forces loose In Amer
lea, as we'll q the new forces" referred
to by him Nas disloyal, l. e., nth
column" ANNETTE TEAkIN,
Secretary, Citisens' Committee
Against War Of the Keep Amer
ica Out Of War Congress.
July 20.
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Evening star., 1940-07-24
Quotes Correspondence
With Willlkie.

WIN Wul0e.
To the Editor Of The Star:
February 20, 1889, wrote to Wendell
Willkie, telling him I thought he had
the qualifications we needed in the Re-
publican candidate for the presidency
In 1910. He answered April Z, 1889, my
letter to him having been delayed by
several forwardings. This is his an
swer, in part:
Il am very appreciative Of your kindly
remarks and read with interest your
suggestions and qualifications of q can
didate for President. Really believe me
Il do not have the slightest political
ambitions. have done what have
done In connection with my struggles
against the Governments business pol
icy because believed they were inim-
ical to the business of which I feel
myself trustee.
Il hope for you all the luck In the
world.
Cordially yours,
"(Signed) WENDELL L. WILLKIE."
feel that the New Deal is about to
try another smear campaign as witness
their attempt to have an investigation
Of letters and kilograms sent to the
Philadelphia convention in Mr. Wilkes
favor. Thus, they would imply that they
were not spontaneous. They are vel
come to investigate mine, which were
sent with no urging whatever. because I
firmly believed we desperately, needed
Mr.. Wilkie for our candidate. know q
number of Democrats who are going to
vote for him as well as many Repub-
hcans. II he wins In November-as I
believe he will-America will have
gained President Of courage. integrity,
superior intelligence and intellectual
honesty. EVA SHELTON TOMB.
Toledo. Ohio.
July is.
Evening star., 1940-07-24

Chewing while talking, scientists
announce, aids the deaf In speaking
more clearly. Chewing while listen
Ing, especially on something cranchy.
often relieves the ears Of much
trifling and erroneous information. =
Evening star., 1940-07-24
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the ,ortter although the use OF
a pseudonym TO, publication Is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters Dith
q Uie,D to condensation.
Evening star., 1940-07-24
Special Service
For Stur Readers

Last year nearly $4,000 readers Of The
Evening Star took advantage Of the serv.
ices of the Information Bureau in one
way or another. This means that about
one in every three readers either had
question answered or sent for booklet.
It Is open to all.
Red-Letter Testament
This unusual volume has all the say.
ings Of the Savior printed in red. It
contains 254 pages printed on thin Bible
paper and is bound In flexible black
cover. It has special section giving
names Of trees, waters, mountains, mu-
sical instruments and birds that are
named in the Bible. To secure your copy
inclose twenty cents in coin, wrapped in
this clipping.
Name
----------------------
Street
City
State :.
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Evening star., 1940-07-24
Democratic Convention
Called Earcical.

Democratic Convention
Called Farcical.
10 the Editor Of The star:
The willing Democratic dupes at the
Chicago convention disgust real Amer
leans. Their speeches were tragi-comic,
and win not fool anybody but themselves.
A Democratic convention stage-man-
aged by IN ex-Socialist and two Of the
most corrupt political bosses Of our
time was farcical. WALTER HINTON.
July 10.
Letter Writers Urged
To Sign Names.
70 The 1ditoe Of The Star:
I often wonder why 1t Is that 90
many Of your letter writer's use pseudo
nyms Do they object to their names
bsing printed7 To my way Of thinking
man. who Il ashamed to place his
name under his work. evidently, Is
ashanned Of his work.
July 70. J. BuREORD RoDHR.
Evening star., 1940-07-24
Deplores Failure to
Aid Great Britain.
tn thA Etiitor ~ Tsha Qfar.

Why Is the United States not helping
Great Britain In some vital way7 Cannot
the world see the consequences Of Ger
man complete victory? There Is is no
such thing Is 'isolation"-the word rep
resents . false concept. Are We mice or
men? Verify, mice, think. No matter
what eventually happens to Great Brit
ain, at least her attitude is the finest she
could assume. We only have to die once
and death is preferable to bowling. the
knee to what Mann calls the trashy
theology" Of Hitler's crowd.
July 10. MRS. G. II. WEAVER.
Evening star., 1940-07-24
New Yerk Cited ~
Medel of Cleanliness

New Yogk Cited ~
Medel of CLEANLINESS.
70 the EDITOR Of The star:
fully agree with The Star regarding
the disgracefll Httering Of Warrington
streets, and suggest something In the
nature Of . remedy.
That residents and others need to b
educated In civic cleanliness goes with
out saying. Added to that some police
pressure may Be necessary IN extreme
cases.
Returning lately from New York, II
seems to me We may profit from the
example Of the metropolis. ThsFe signs
ars posted at every street CORNER against
littsrins Of the streets, suggesting that
papsfs and Tubhish b Deposited n the
receptaeles provided = abundance.
Evening star., 1940-07-24
Of the Associated Press.

Entered as second-class matter post ONCE,
washington. o. c.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-05-23
Playground Supervision

Last years sporadic attempts. at volunteer super
vision of the Fairgrounds all failed, but the need
is here again this spring From previous experience
program for supervised play of children gh-
borhood basis should evolve for the coming MONTHS
The previous efforts merely informal agree
ment among several mothers each play to
take turns watching the children. Supervision in
most only extended to preventing the youngsters
from straying too far from home the playground,
stopping fights, and keeping 5-year-old Jimmy from
throwing sand in L-year-o1d Aary'e eyes. The idea
was sound, for Their could do the Job effec-
lively 10, and where 10 mothers agreed to share
the job of watching the children at play each moth
er was duty one hour day ms tead of 10 hours
day.
The plan should have given to each mother addi-
Honal hours for other tasks recreation, and it
should have reduced mental strain and worry for
everyone. But there flaw.
The mother of 5-year-old Jimmy not in the hab-
1T of keeping watch fn eye on her young hopeful.
She turned him loose in the morning and ignored him
until lunch time Wasn't this Greenbelt--with lots
of yard and Fairgrounds Why should she spend
her time keeping Jimmy out of trouble? So when the
mother duty at the playground brought jimmy home
because he insisted throwing sand in eyes,
J1my's mother the picture of indignation. No
one going to tell her how she should raise her
ldren, and if Jimmy wanted to throw sand--WeQ,
Jimmy would throw sand. And In cases thi is sort
of cooperation ACCOMPANIED by abusive lang
uage and specific directions to Jimmy to Hlet mother
ow If anyone tries to stop you from playing there
again."
there is to be mother who lets her child
Wild. We could say a lot more about this
type of parent, and perhaps shall If the nuisance
becomes too great. But in any event the proposal
for supervised Fairgrounds is sound should be
tried again this year.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-05-23
W. yenR AGO

(From the Cooperator, Nay le and Is, 1897
ord nance No. Is has been given its first reading
at the Town Council meeting. Rates governing the
of the swimming pool tennis courts and boating
announced. ........
The second organization meeting of the Maryland
Democrats held at the home of Elmer Brown. The
purposes and aims of the Club were outlined by the
chairman, walter Bierwagen. .........
The first Nl-Maryland Ihalth Conference spon-
sored by leading physicians attorneys religious and
civic leaders for the purposes of general dis Gus
sion of the heal tn problem; and the formula Of
permanent organi cation in which all groups would par
ticipate in planning program for Maryland.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-05-23
EVELYN COOPER. BETTER BUYERS:

To keep our country out of war at any price and
to spend that energy and resource on building
abundant life for people would to to be
the most civilized method Of keeping peace War is
sheer waste and We in this country nothing to
throw away. To build democracy which would
example and be of assistance to a war-tcrn
world is the best help offer.
We have natural protection this hemisphere
by being surrounded by which should cut
actual defence costs a minimum and till give ad-
equate protection from invasion.
Remember that the cost of battleship would bui Id
three Greenbelts and if there three Greenbelts
for every batt1eship in the world there would be much
less chance of today.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-05-23

MRS. S. HARTFORD DOWNS, PARE1T-TEAcHER ASSOCIATION:
In our many varied contacts Of associated living,
surely there is Intellectual thinking strong
enough to avoid armed confi cts It has been said,
mans Intelligence increases, armed conflicts
Will end.
Our policy should be to prevent these wars if We
can, otherwise stand aside, prepare to protect our
own nation that may lead the way from the
chaos that will to Europe if the goes
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-05-23
GEORGE A. MAPNER. MAYOR;

We are, at this moment, free citizens of democ-
racy with the right to petition government, but
the time is growing short. Already atrocity stories
pouring in and suspicious and hatreds being
engendered.
World War II has, thus far, traced the pattern Of
its predecessor. Soon public opinion Will be moulded
to order through skil1f1 mani of facts in
the dissemination of in Information. the
of free thinking will be closed.
Let rededicate ourselves to the principles of
democracy, the only form of government which recog
nizes the value of the Individual. Let US attack
own internal problems which cry for remedy. Let
prepare to defend shores and to fight, if
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-05-23
Poison Ivy Club

new type of candidate for the Poison Ivy Club
is offered this week--the silly woodpecker who in
sists on trying to drill holes through the copper
drain pipe at Az. every morning at 10 Crescent
Road.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-05-23
A. N. GAwrHRoP, TOWN COUNCILMAN:

A. N. GAWTEROP, TOWN COUNCILMAN:
It apparent that this planet called Earth
would scarcely be large enough to contain
democratic hemisphere and the combined dictatorsips
in the event Of their victory. IF accept the
above statement being true must arm and train
in to the showdown. And in order
to circumvent the showdown if possible, think we
must attempt to help the Allies in any way short of
joining them in the war, and must show the fifth
column" rest mercI.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-05-23

necessity dictates, for the preservation of our
ri gifts free this continent. But let
make it known, and in uncertain terms, that we
have intention Of again crossing the ocean to
protect the interests of minority Of citizens
who value their profits above the welfare of
this country.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-05-23
SM.POSIui EDITORIAL
Continued from Page one)

Allies to hold out and win. I do favor sending
eSpedi tionary for America should partici-
pate in This but should look the Strengthening
of her position and democracy because sure
1y America must participate in the reconstruction
period
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-05-23

(Edi tor's Note: The views expressed above
personal opinions and not intended represent
the group of which the particular writer may be
leader. Several individuals who agreed to submit
statements failed to do Although attempt was
made to contact the head of every representative
group In Greenbelt, in this was not pos
sible.)
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-05-23
BEN GOODMAN, HEBREW cor. CATION:

The tragic events enveloping the European conti-
nent, the lack of honor and the utter disregard for
human lives, convinces than that the
span Of longer is guaranty against
croachments by despots.
I intellectually endorse President Rooseve1t's
defense program and feel that its stgn canoe,
along with Immediate material aid to the Allies will
bring those ruthless murderers in Germany to their
ees and again restore to the oppressed the privi-
lege live and restore to the European continent
all that makes for decency.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-05-23
WALTER R. vo1cnAusEN. oREENBE1r CONSUMER SERVICES;

there seems question that to this country the
feited imperialism and the democracy of the Allied
nations preferable to the uquenchab1e imperial
ism, the otalitariani and the brutal aggression
of Htlerist Germany.
The Allies need mnit ions not men, and I bel teve
we should supply them, with the realization that
if the munitions not paid for, the expense
will be less than the armament program required if
the Allies lose.
believe that cons truction of adequate defense
ornaments should be undertaken at once, and that the
present administration is we'll able to decide what
instruction will be adequate.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-05-23
ROBERT L. KINcHELoE, COMMUNITY CHURCH:

ROBERT L. KINCHELOE, COMMUNITY CHURCH:
We believe the majority Of Americans feel that
this is Europe's war. The blunders--econonic
and po1ttical-made by French and English imperial
ism should not be called upon to rectify. It is
very difficult for the American people to feel that
a struggle for the balance of power in Europe,
CARELESS of the state of civilization In the event
Of change, jus titles the sacrifice of American
flesh and blood and untold resources. The Allies
not fighting war; didn't make it, and it
isn't wart The preservation of civil cation is
not at stake; and heaven forbid that should 60
there to hll and be killed just to preserve the
status quo. Our @tanglenent would but add to the
destruction that Is rampant.
quote the editor Of the Christian Century: INTO
undermine this position of neutrality, to compromi
it, to inculcate in the conscience of citizen
ship the feeling that this nation debt to civ
lization which be discharged only by taxing
sides in the war, is to betray both America and
civilization.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-05-23
NARY LLOYD WILLIS, WoMEN's CLUB:

Anent this war-I would advocate every material
aid of supply be given the Alies-planes, NUM-
tions and hospital equi Iment, but object from the
single American man to fight European soil. Let
us look to our defenses first and alvays-we
need to.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-05-23
RUTH TAYLOR, TOWN coUNCIDwOMAN:

RUTH TAYLOR, TOWN COJlC1UOMAN:
No good from Ameri can parti CT patton in
the European conflict. We learned this bitter
tWenty-odd years ago.
Let us devote our energies and resources to solv-
ing our internal problems and to preparations for
defenses of the Western Henri sphere.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-05-23
THOMAS B. KICKER, TOWN COUNCILMAN:

An army consistent wi tn the vast size Of
ton, yesI A navy second to in number and
character of vessels, yesI An air force capable Of
sWarmtng and destroying any attempt Invasion
certainly An internal industry geareal to make
speedy additions and requirements to the armed
forces, by all meansI
And, in addition, let us have the courage and the
to dig into the dank cellars and blast
subversive ism specialists who have been waxing fat
in the land ich gave them refuge. Else, the bloody
Footprints Of Valley Forge will mark futile
rifice for freedom.
Let the wings of peace have quilts of steel, but
let keep those wings in the Uni ted States of Amer
lea.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-05-23
DONALD H. MGsTAFF, CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF

I believe that the hand Of the Ani ghty has been
guiding the destiny of Ameri ca from the time of
Chrt stopher Columbus and the Pilgrim Fathers the
present. The trainers of the Consti tuti were un-
successful until they had solicited the aid of Cod.
IF those who responsible today for leader
ship seek Divine guidance they will rect nation
ari GIT.
The fact that President has just recently
asked Congress for additional millions for Tense
means that he hates to such degree that he Will
not allow the American people to be exposed in
ternati ona1 conflict and the horrors of without
adequate protection.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-05-23

FREDERICK L. WILDE, GREFNBELT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION:
have desire to see Europe under the restric-
lions imposed by the United States Army. Mel Their
have any desire to live in the Uni ted
ctions imposed by Mr.. HI tier his kind. It
may happen but let's not be caught vi tn sling
shots and bow and arrows for defense weapons. We
defend ourselves best in terri tory. Lett
stay in territory and leave nothing undone
in being prepared.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-05-23

Volume l., No. 36
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Here Us Wilkens are Calling
on the Statue Of Liberty

My brother Bill, on the left there,
remarked to my brother-in-law Tom
standing next to him that this Statue
in New York harbor has been holding
the torch Of Liberty for 81 years. just
as long as US Wilkens have been dis
filling fine whiskey. William Allo~ay.
in the dark clothes, our chief Of
coopers, got smile out OF that one.