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Evening star., 1940-12-26

ophy to which theoretically he was
dedicated as liberal
In his behalf, however, 1t must be
recorded that Crispi, too, had an
exemplar-the tribune Rienzi, who
also achieved command of the
Roman state by demagogic trickery
only to fall before the mob when at
last it was disillusioned. Mussolini
has been more fortunate than the
fourteenth century prototype and
luckier than the Sicilian, but it is a
question as to whether the world
might not have profited by his dis
comfiture. A growing storm against
II Duce's regime is the outstanding
event of the present hour.
Evening star., 1940-12-26

1t was hawk blitzkrieg.
The birds at the feeding station be-
meath the great rose vine on the fence
sat transfixed as the big bird flew in.
It came straight as an arrow across
the yard from the east.
Just as 1t struck, the sparrows hut~
tered into the air with great cry.
Had the bird of prey got its talons on
any one bird?
It was difficult to see.
The hawk struggled wildly in the vine.
its wings catching on the thorns of the
Van Fleet rose.
For time it was head down, its wings
beating wildly.
Then it released itself, and managed
to get through the fence to the ground
on the other side.
1t was impossible to see whether 1t
had any small bird in its talons.
1t stood on the ground, pecking down.
ward, as If trying to get thorns out of
its legs.
redtIleTS began 10 ny.
At first we thought it must be pick
ing thorns out of itself, and almost felt
sorry for 1t, but we should have known
better.
The bird flew along the ground for
half dozen feet, then stopped to repeat
the process.
1t still was difficult to see if 1t had
struck home in its flight into the vine.
The thermometer had gone down to
"a degrees that morning. The earth
was white with frost, so that through
the vine 1t was not easy to see if 1t held
sparrow in those cruel claws.
Then suddenly it flew forward, and
1t was easy to see now. Yes, its aim had
been unerring. In It's talons 1t held q
sparrow. 1t was the sparrow's feathers
which were flying into the air.
Hawks seldom miss their mark. Like
all birds of prey-and beasts of prey,
including humans-it has the surprise
of the initiative in its favor
Out of 100 birds perched in the vine
and standing on the ground, no one
knew which would be attacked.
1t was easy for the marauder.
The slam of the door frightened the
pigeon hawk, for such it was. In one
graceful movement it flew away.
No sight of the victim could be seen,
except few gray feathers on the frost
covered grass.
+
To our surprise, the small birds be-
gan to come back almost at once.
In past years, when hawks had ap-
peared in the vicinity, the birds at the
feeding stations had left at once and
had not returned for four or five hours
We recall one snowy Christmas when
at least 400 birds had been in the yard.
They vanished so suddenly that we were
unable to account for the disappear
Evening star., 1940-12-26
Wants Full Cooperation
From Minority Party.
To the Editor Of The Star

To the Editor OF The Star:
The supporters of the minority party
in the recent election should now attack
the immediate vital issue-the gangster
nations.
There are clear evidences that Hitler
is desperately determined to try all
means of victory-or of escape! He is
defied by Great Britain and Greece and,
underneath, by conquered but unsubdued
small nations, and part Of France, and
by Turkey, Yugoslavia-even Bulgaria,
while Russia makes him no warm re-
sponse.
He faces alarming uncertainty as to
Spain and he has proof that many
Italian soldiers, closer to the people than
to Mussolini, are daring enough to give
ground to fighting Greece. Last, but not
least, he is faced by the growing re-
sentiment of our people against the
underground enemy work in our coun-
try, which cannot .be punished by us
until Germany forces us into open war
There is now a wonderful opportunity
for the United States to put heart in
all unsubdued peoples.
We need today rapid upbuilding of
all armaments and immediate demon
stration of aid to Great Britain by de-
livery of guns, planes, ships and navy
from all we now have on hand and not
required here for immediate defense
purposes, ignoring the mythical diplo-
matte provision-"Aid Short of War"
Opportunity and a duty in this under
taking rest upon the minority party
as an independent force, commanding
the confidence of % million supporters
while clustering Hitler is in a state
of hesitation and near confusion.
New York City. r. Il. MUNSON.
Evening star., 1940-12-26
Training Defense Workers

The estimate of the Department of
Labor that controls already placed
will require the aircraft industry to
employ more than a quarter of
million additional workers by August,
1941, emphasizes again the fact that
the country faces gigantic task in
recruiting the skilled workers needed
for the eXpending defense program.
The departments figures do not take
into account the personnel expan-
sion which will be necessary in fac
tories manufacturing accessory equip
ment. Though estimates of the labor
requirements of plants making ord
nance and other defense materials
have not yet been completed, it is
quite evident on the basis of contracts
already approved or pending, that
these industries also will need several
hundred thousand more workers in
the next few months.
Because of the demand for skilled
workers in defense production the
wal lIluuSbllcS
take steps to establish apprentice
training programs. Though it re-
quires several years to train workers
in many of the highly specialized de-
fense skills, an apprentice while
learning his trade, usually is produc-
tive, and therefore of some value to
his employer, Through its appren-
ticeship unit, the Department of
Labor is encouraging industry to
train skilled workers and its work in
this field should be continued and ex-
panded.
This long range program has little
bearing, however, on the present
emergency. In view of the labor re-
quirements of the aircraft and other
industries in 1941, it is evident that
every effort must be made by Gov
ernment and industry to increase
Immediately the number of skilled
workers available for employment
in defense plants. Through inten-
sified plant and shop training, by
promoting qualified workers to more
specialized jobs, and by recruiting
workers from non-defense industries
with analogous skills, 1t should be
Evening star., 1940-12-26
Oak Branch

This is the branch the oriole sang on,
That cast a thick -leaved shadow on the
grass;
This Is the bough the sunlight had to pass
To greet the opening iris in the dawn.
This is the limb that shielded, on the
lawn,
Small clover blossoms, held the fiedgling
class
OF catbirds, and that sheltered slim lass
Watching the gate through which her
love had gone.
Now it is sleeping in the winter sun
Whose cool ray glitters on the crystaled
snow;
Now its proud shade is very thin and
sharp.
1t sleeps, this bough, it's hours of labor
done,
While the wind, ruffling the deep drifts
below,
Strikes on its twigs as on muted harp.
BEATRICE RAW.
Evening star., 1940-12-26

possible to create, in a short time, a
larger reservoir of skilled workers.
Shortages in several classes of
skilled workers already have been
reported. Unless the war industries
have an adequate supply of workers
trained in the defense skills, rearma-
ment, already behind its time table,
will be further retarded, and Ameri-
can aid to Britain will be CORE
spondingly limited.
Evening star., 1940-12-26
Peace on Earth,
Good Will Toward Men

These glad Christmas tidings seem far
removed in this chaotic world-a world
which is striving to rule by might in
stead of right The need for religion
right thinking and right doing-seems to
be the only hope of mankind. The New
Testament with the words of the Saviour
printed in red is the beacon light for all
who are oppressed. What is more in
keeping with the spirit of Christmas
than the Christian doctrines set down by
the Prince of Peace? Here is the answer
to the conquerors Send for your Red
Letter Testament today. To secure your
copy inclose 20 cents in coin, wrapped in
this clipping, and mail to The Star In
formation Bureau.
Evening star., 1940-12-26
Repeats Suggestion
For Electric Power Grid"

To the Editor Of The Star:
Considerable comment has been pub
lished concerning the 'blackout" on
the authorities have not given lucid
account as to just how it happened.
The Potomac Electric Power Co. Off
GERS explain that the cause of the
"blackout" was that one of seven
generators of the Safe Harbor Water
Power Co. in Pennsylvania, on the
Susquehanna River, failed.
Presumably, the reference is to the
Coniwingo Dam, which has been op-
Grated for many years. Few Washing
tonians had realized that part of their
electric current was generated in Penn
sylvania, but the "blackout" demon
strated how our power, gas oil and coal
travel long distances to this point of
consumption. 1t showed the need for
integration, perhaps under Federal super
vision since this involves interstate
commerce.
A year or so ago, President Roosevelt
asked for an electric grid" connecting
all the generating stations from Boston
to Washington. The writer then called
attention to the overhead trolley wires
of the N. Y, N. H. & H. R. R., from
Providence to Pennsylvania Station,
New York City, and the Pennsylvania
electric railroad system to Washington.
The latter might be extended to Alex
andria now. Each power plant connec-
ton to the trolley wires would require
transformers only to enable each to feed
into and draw of current at each loca-
ton required at the moment.
England has an extensive grid" but
no accounts of its bombing have been
published. H. O. CHUTE.
Evening star., 1940-12-26
Tells of Power of Christmas
On Lives of Men.

On Lives Of Men.
To the Editor Of The Star:
The mystery of the incarnation, when
the word became flesh and thus began
the work of redemption, is beyond and
above mere human understanding.
But some Of the practical effects of
Christmas on our lives are within the
realm of our comprehension. Everything
that is noble in our modern civilization
may be dated from Christ's birth, for
it was by Him that the principles which
distinguish our times from former
civilizations were established
For instance, it was not until then that
motherhood was raised to its sublime
heights by the example of the Son of
God becoming the Son of Man -.
Christmas is the springtime of the
human spirit. BY its magical touch men
suddenly are transformed, for moment
at least, from cold, sef-centered in
dividuals to warm-hearted brothers.
Glen Dale, Md. A. B. ACLAO.
Evening star., 1940-12-26

Hitler may be able to lift the ban
on German dancing during the holi-
days, but that whistle While You
Work" idea is probably beyond even
him.
Evening star., 1940-12-26
Appeals for Prompt Help
For Heroic Greeks.

To the Editor of The Star:
October 28, 1910, has been recorded
in the annals of history as the day Of
the revival of the glory that is Greece.
The italian ultimatum given to Greece
on that day was to be complied with
within three hours. Before waiting for
the expiration thereof, italian troops
marched from Albania into Greek terri
tory.
Mussolini, however, found that the
evzones stood up to their reputation as
fighters. The results are well known to
the whole world except to the people of
Italy, where censorship colors the news
to the Fascists' desire.
But the gallant Hellenic troops did
Evening star., 1940-12-26

When, as or if the axis bends or
breaks, it will not take super
powered microscope to determine
that the flaw therein can be best de-
scribed by the simple symbol "B. NJ"
Evening star., 1940-12-26
Huskin's Answers
To Readers Questions
By Frederic J. Hdskin.


question OF fact by Drtting The Eue-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred.
eric J. Haskin, director, Washington,
D. c. Please inclose stamp for reply.
@. On what date during the World
War did the frst American troops sail
for France?-W. B.
A. The first United States troops to
sail to Europe left the Port of New York
June IA, 1917, and went directly to
France. These troops were part OF the
LIST Division.
@. What is the largest rodent?--
S. KB.
A. The Capybara rat is the largest of
living rodents, reaching a length of
feet and weight of IS pounds. 1t has
webbed feet and a coat of reddish brown
fur.
@. On what part of mans face do
the most hairs grown. F.
A. Shaving tests show that the great
est density of hair is on the center of the
chin, where there are $50 hairs to the
square inch. The upper lip is next with
685, the upper cheek, 500, and the lower
cheek, $50.
@. Where was the first course in hotel
dministration?-W. P.
A. The course at Cornell University,
Ithaca, N. Y, established in 1922, was
the first of its kind
@. What is the Oldest inhabited city in
the world?-A. r. B.
A. Damascus in Syria.
@. Where is Edgar Allan Poe buried2
II. OBJ.
A. The poet is buried in the West
minister Presbyterian Churchyard in Bal
timore.
O. How many patents are represented
in telephone?-G. v.
A. Approximately 5000.
@. Who swore in the first President Of
the United States?-M. M. c.
A. Robert r. Livingston in the capac-
ity of Chancellor of the State of New
York administered the oath of Office to
President Washington at his first inaugu-
ration.
@. What animal is national emblem
OF Canada?-B. j. N.
A. The beaver is characteristic
Canadian animal and has been adopted,
along with the maple leaf, as national
emblem.
@. Was Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
mother Negro?-R. K. C.
A. The composer was of African de.
scent through his father, native Of
Sierra Leone. His mother was an Eng
lishWoman.
@. When was the name of the Irish
Free State changed?-E. T. P.
A. It was changed to Fire upon the
adoption of the new constitution in
July, 1887.
@. Have the Dionne quintuplets been
fingerprinted?-C. S.
A. All of the children have been fin
SeIpIluttu. 1IleH lulReTpI are easily
distinguished from each other by an
expert.
@. Who wrote "Peck's Bad Boy?"-
| L. E. r.
A. George Wilbur Peck was the
author of the "Peck's Bad Boy" series.
He was newspaperman and was Mayor
/ of Milwaukee 1890-D and Governor of
V 7tr.sin Q891-5).
: @. Are Americans considered a tall
| people?-F. r. G..
A. Americans with at least three gen.
erations of ancestry in this country are
the tallest body of white people in ex-
istence. Studies of college students have
shown that in Is years time the average
height increases an inch. Europeans
average three-fourths of an inch shorter
| than Americans.
@. How long did the John L. Sullivan
Jake Kilrain fight last?-O. L.
A. The fight lasted hours 16 minutes
and seconds. There were 30-second
1
Evening star., 1940-12-26

Did you feel that little shock when
the Federal debt passed the forty
five billion mark? MOP You will
eventually.
Evening star., 1940-12-26
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the use for republication Of all news dispatches
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herein also reserved.
Evening star., 1940-12-26
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the 1Oriter, although the use OF
q pSeudonynl for publication is
permissible. The Star reSerUes
the right to edit all letters Nth
a Uie1D to condensation.
Evening star., 1940-12-26

something greater than to stop Musso-
Gni's dreams. Just as Leonidas and
Miltiades stopped the Persian barbarian
hordes at Thermopylae and Salamis
$500 years ago, and thus saved civiliza-
ton, so the modern Hellenes stopped the
annihilation of democracy in Europe
Actually, they did more than that They
stopped general conflagration in the
Balkans, they gave courage to Turkey
and Yugoslavia not to fall into the axis
grasp, they gave England the opportunity
to establish naval and air bases in
Crete, other Grecian islands and the
mainland, extended free action to the
British fleet in the Mediterranean Sea,
opened the offensive against the Italians
in Egypt and drove the invaders out of
that country, thus saving the main artery
of Great Britain-the Suez Canal-from
axis control.
Also the Hellenic troops revived the
good name of Greece in America. Many
who never had heard of Greece now
understand that the country In which
democracy was born in the days of
Pericles is still worthy of the glory that
is now. 1t turned the tide toward free
dom from Fascism, Nazi-ism and Com
munism in other nations
What made the soldiers of Greece so
brave and valorous, without modern
mechanical equipment? Faith is the
main element which contributed to their
marvellous successes. There can be no
success without faith It shapes our
thought for better or worse. And the
Greek troops knew that they were right,
they knew that they had great cause
to fight for and in fighting for that
right and their just cause with ardent
faith, there was no failure for them.
Now is the time to assist Greece with
everything that can possibly be sent to
that small but heroic country. The first
alarm for help was sounded by Nico-
loudes, Minister Of the Press, for air.
planes. guns and ammunition; then came
Minister of National Security Mania
dakis, and more recently personal ap-
peal by King George II of Greece directly
to President Roosevelt. They have done
their duty. It is up to us in America to
remember the words of Daniel Webster,
President Monroe and other Americans
when a handful of Greek patriots in
1921 undertook to shake off the heavy
yoke of their oppressors Then, as now,
the odds were great, but faith played
great part in the outcome. America was
then aroused because the people valued
the price of liberty. Let us give real
assistance to Greece now before it is
too late. SOTERIOS NICHOLSON.
Ireland Tlr1ed tn
Evening star., 1940-12-26
Ireland Urged to
Open Bases

Open Bases
To the Editor Of The Star:
To insure ultimate victory England has
asked Fire for the use of advantageous
bases on the seacoast. Fire fatty re-
fuses, stating she will cling to her course
Of neutrality. Does not Fire realize that
her vaunted neutrality depends wholly
on victory for England? In the event
Of defeat she will find vast difference
between rule of England and that of the
Hun. And is it sporting to expect to
share in hoped-for gains and refuse
to accept any of the risks involved?
GEORGE A. THOMAS.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-29
Open State Drive
On Wases-Eiours
In MARYLAND

A drive for compliance with the
wage and hour law nj five indus
tries in Maryland began OIL Mon
day. August &c. announced Leo II.
Mccormick. Baltimore. Wagc and
-Four Division Supervising In5pec-
tor.
This is a part OF a nationwide
drive ordered by Colonel Philip d.
Fleming. Washington. d. c. Ad-
ministrator OF the Wage and Hour
Division. U. S. Department of La
Dor. The industries named for
concentrated simultaneous inspec-
tions throughout the country are: :
Furniture. Leather Goods and
Luggage. Boots and Shoes. Ho-
siery. and Wooden Goods.
There arc 70 establishments OF
these five industries located in
Maryland. Mr.. Mccormick has
assigned special inspectors TO the
job Of inspecting them within a
month. Tho Furniture Industry
! has 81 establishments in the state:
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-29

Hosiery. Il; Boots and Shoes. II;
Leather and Luggage, IL; Wool
ems. ..
Mr.. Mccormick called atten-
ton to a release from the Wage
and Hour Division in Washington
in which Colonel Fleming stated
that the concentrated inspection
OF these five industries is the sec
ond step in the drive to obtain
compliance with the Fair Labor
Standards Act OH a national. in
dustry- wide basis. The first move
was a compliance drive in the
lumber industry. now approaching
successful conclusion. Mr.. Nc
Cormick explained that Colonel
Fleminf's object is to benefit both
employers and employees through
out a given industry. By protect
ing an establishment that is IN
compliance from the lower-cosi
Continued on Page Ten
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-29

A total Of 1872 new cases were
filed during the month. according
to Colonel Fleming. who pointed
out that this was a greater
number Of cases than for the en-
tire year of 1899. when an az.
gregatc Of LAG cases were filed.
SO civil and 63 criminal. OF the
cases instituted in July. l73 were
civil suits and nine we're GRIM
inal prosecutions. This brings
the cumulative total Of new cases
in 1910 up to August l to 652-
$50 civil and 100 criminal.
Closed during July we're lao
cases. of which 1888 we're civil
and seven criminal. This activ
lily likewise exceeded the figures
for the entire year OF 1899 when
an aggregate Of ll8 cases were
] closed. rs civil and 43 criminal.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-29
Thursday, August 20, 1870.

While the new cases institute
in July cover a wide range Of ~
dustries. the increase is in part
attributable to the concerted
drive for enforcement OF the Act
in the low-paid lumber industry.
which began June 10. plus thu
growing number in the ranks o.
the inspection forces and the
cumulative experience OF its
members.
When the law became effective
In 1888 there was total OF only
81 members OF the inspection
fnrcoe IN Dncnubnr Al Ia3a
the number had been increased
TO more than 400, including all
ranks OF inspectors and payroll
examiners. This staff has been
gradually expanded as qualified
personnel became available I'M
I'll July 81. 1870. when nearly ESQ
inspectors and payroll examiners
were in the field.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-29

July cases closed brought the
1910 cumulative total to August
/ to 557. 4S3 civil and "A GRIM
inal.
The aggregate number of new
cases instituted since the law
became effective to August /. is
1893. 635 civil and 1853 criminal
and the aggregate number Of
cases closed in the same time is
CTS. $50 civil and III criminal.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-29
THE WESTERN MARYLAND VOICE OF INDUSTRIAL LABOR
Wage-Hour Division Cases
Set New Record i'm july

Swinging high gear. the Wage and Hour Division in
July instituted the largest number of the in
history said Colonel Philip b. Fleming Administrator. At the
time. the Division closed than any
other like period the Fair Labor Standards Act became
effective on October "a, 1888, he declared
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-12-12
DEATH OF AN INFANT

Terry Beldin Ramsey, infant son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Beldin Cecil Ramsey
died Saturday evening at eight o'clock
at the home of his grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Uphold, at Crellin. The
cause of death was whooping cough
with which the child had suffered for
seven weeks. He was born August rs,
1889, and was aged fifteen months,
end was the only child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ramsey.
Surviving besides its parents are
the grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil
Ramsey, Of Rosedale, just west of
Oakland, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Up
hold, of Crellin, and a number of other
relatives.
Funeral services were conducted on
Tuesday afternoon at 200 o'clock at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Ram
sey, with the Rev. McCauley, of Dav-
is, West Va, officiating. Interment
was in the Marshall Friend cemetery
near Sines.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-12-12
ROBERT MEESE

Robert Meese, who resided mean
Piney Run dam in this county, died
Tuesday, December 10, at Miners hos
pital Frostburg, where he had been
patient for four weeks. He was At.
A son of Mrs. Mary Meese and the
late Daniel Meese, he leaves, besides
his mother, his wife, the former Miss
Mary Albright, and the following
children: Mrs. Grace Paul, Glenn,
Merle, Margaret, Nellie and Marian
Meese, all of this county; four sisters,
Mrs. Ada Diest, F'riedens, Pa; Mrs.
Eva Lands and Mrs June Kemp,
Salisbury, Pa; and Mrs. Carl Lay
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-12-12

Mckenzie, OrvilIe S. Mckenzie, all Of
the Avilton community. Two brothers.
Noah Mckenzie and Peter Mckenzie
near Frostburg, also survive.
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