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Evening star., 1940-07-06
Lorton's S Proqrum

In spite of appeals which had been
made by District officials and others
interested in progressive penology
and the welfare of the community,
the House has passed a bill pro-
hibiting the transportation of prison.
made goods in interstate commerce
without specifically exempting the
use by the government of the District
of Columbia of products of its own
institutions. While not so stringent
as originally planned, the bill would
seriously endanger the entire re-
habilitation program of the Districts
penal institutions.
Only legal finding that Lorton is
a Federal prison, for which the bill
provides exemption, would prevent
the measure as it now stands from
putting an end to all save minor
phases OF the industrial program
which keeps approximately half of
the reformatory's population occu-
pied 1t is this program which is
responsible to large extent for the
discipline and morale which make
the Districts prison model one, and
which helps in fitting comparatively
large numbers to resume normal
places in society.
While the bill, similar to one
previously passed by the Senate, Is
now in conference and cannot be
amended, there is every likelihood
that means will be found to alter
the wording in such way as to
exempt the products of Lorton used
by the local government. This is
hoped for by members of the COM
mittee representing the Senate. If
parliamentary procedure prevents
such alteration by the conferees, it
is probable the bill will be referred
back to the Senate for amendment.
In such case concurrence by the
House is probable, as the author of
the bill in that chamber has
signified his agreement to such
amendment,
Evening star., 1940-07-06
New Problems

Frances severance of diplomatic
relations with Great Britain raises
new problems for the United States
and the other American republics.
1t increases immediate danger of the
war being brought closer to our
shores through possible British
French clashes over French territory
and ships in this hemisphere. Al
ready there are reports of a British
blockade around the French West
Indian island of Martinique, in an
attempt to prevent French subma-
rines based there from falling into
German hands. 1t is also reported
that shipment of American-made
airplanes and a quantity of gold also
are on Martinique.
The formal break in Anglo
relations was foreshadowed, of
course, by British recognition of
French National Committee set up in
London by General Charles de Gaulle
to continue resistance to Germany as
representative of all "free French
men," 1t was precipitated by the
British use of force to prevent the
French Mediterranean fleet being
turned over to Germany. One of the
most delicate questions facing the
Americas in this situation is whether
to continue recognition of the Petain
government in France or accord for
NAL recognition to the De Gaulle
group. Withdrawal of recognition of
the Petain ministry probably would
have tremendous influence on the
French colonies, such as Martinique,
which apparently now are attempt
ing to carry out orders from Vichy to
fight the British rather than coop
crate with them against Germany.
However, there would be little basis
for onicial recognition of General de
Gaulle until he should demonstrate
Evening star., 1940-07-06
THIS AND THAT
BIZ Charles +. TrdceDeH.

1t is no unusual sight, this, Of the per-
fectly dry bird bath, If one is to keep
such bird aid, one ought to keep it
filled.
To the experienced eye. dry bird
bath looks rather useless, and bit pa
thetic. Something on the order of q
phonograph without any records.
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One hopeful thing about dry weather
is this. that few birds will be attracted
where food and water are kept out for
them and this despite the fact that
many which were around have gone to
the woods, as stated.
The only time we ever had an oven
bird was in the dry spell four or five
1880, but still it was dry enough, too dry
for lawns and flowers.
The oven bird is one of the walking
birds. Most songsters, as we know, hop,
but the oven bird walks like chicken.
This interesting creature builds a
nest on the ground, somewhat resem-
bling small oven, hence the name.
1t is not common visitor, so dry
weather may have some good points to
it, if it attracts this good bird to the
yard of friend OF birds.
r.
Despite the fact that the birds are in
the woods in numbers, where they find
more water. many of them remain.
These should be provided for, espe-
cially as to drinking and bathing. These
needs must be met more than food
needs; the latter is easily found by all
birds at this time of year.
If garden has berried shrubs and
some vines, and some food put out by
man, the birds will take care of them
selves, but they cannot supply them
selves with water except by going to the
natural streams.
Since most man-made baths in yards
are very shallow, they dry up easily,
sometimes needing reflling every day.
A bath in the sun all day long becomes
very warm, and the water tends to dry
up great deal faster than you might
imagine
Several lively robins or starlings TAX
ing bath in quick succession can flap
out of the basin more than half of the
contents.
If the bath really is used, some DAYS
the birds manage to displace all the
water at least twice a day.
There is really no telling just why one
bath appeals to them, and why another
does not. Sometimes they shun the
shallow one placed flush with the earth
and take to the one on a pedestal.
Upon other occasions, and in other
yards, the situation is reversed. The
birds use daily the low bath, but scarcely
ever pay any attention to the higher one
Nor does nearness or closeness to the
house seem to have much to do with it
1t is common observance that baths IN
! some gardens are occupied daily al
though only a few feet from busy
| porch, whereas those at the extreme
end of yard will have no visitors.
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Clearing the Air

The latest exchange of notes be-
tween the United States and Ger
many serves to put all the Americas
on warning that the Nazis are pre-
pared to insist that they have a
right to possess territory in this
challenge to our policy under the
Monroe Doctrine, there is no ground
for complacency in the German For
eign Minister'S statement that the
Reich "has given no occasion what
ever for the assumption that it in
tends to acquire such possessions"
His very turbulence in replying to no
tice from the United States that we
will neither recognize nor acquiesce
in the transfer of territory in this
hemisphere from one non-American
power to another is indicative of the
true German attitude.
Secretary of State Hull properly
declined to carry on a useless argu-
ment, answering the Nazi challenge
of Monroe Doctrine principles
through a statement to the press
rather than in a formal note. Our
position stands officially on the note
of June 18 to Germany, setting out
our policy against any such transfer
of territory as would be involved in
German move to take over French,
Dutch or British possessions in the
New World. Mr.. Hull re-emphasized
that policy in his statement to the
press, explaining that under the
self-defense" doctrine enunciated
by President Monroe in 1923 we could
not tolerate any further incursions"
by European nations in the Western
Hemisphere.
The German contention that the
American policy is "untenable'' be-
cause it would amount to granting to
some European countries and deny
ing to others the right to possess ter
ritories in this hemisphere obviously
cannot hold water. AS Secretary Hull
pointed out, this situation existed
before the Monroe Doctrine was pro-
claimed. We did not undertake to
interfere with the existing situation;
only to make impossible any further
extension to this hemisphere of any
non-American system of government
imposed from without" Germany's
other major contention-that validity
Of Monroe Doctrine principles de-
pends upon reciprocal non-interven-
tion in European affairs by American
nations-is also faulty. Mr.. Hull
spoke with admirable firmness on
this point. He made i clear that,
although we do not want to become
involved in the purely political af-
fairs of Europe, we will continue to
cooperate with like minded nations,
whenever such cooperation is prac-
ticable and in our own best interests,
for promoting economic rehabilita-
ton and advancing the cause of in
ternational law and order. This
means, in effect, that Germany, as
the enemy of international law and
order, can expect the United States
to continue it's efforts to help those
resisting her lawless aggression.
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Invasion

While not generally known, &C
cording to scientists, crisis is ap-
preaching out West, where Iowa,
Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas jog
gle corners. All around this rich
prairie grain region swarms of
chinch bugs are mobilizing, unques-
tionably intent on an invasion, which
may come at any moment. 1t is
difficult to predict the outcome.
For one thing, much depends on
the weather. If it is hot and dry,
that is chinch weather, and their
fuehrer is expected to give the order
to attack in overwhelming numbers
to get a quick victory before they
run out of food. Rain, on the other
hand, would be drawback to them,
as the invaders are so small that a
direct hit from raindrop would be
apt to put them out Of action, but
they confidently expect to win in
any event by numerical superiority.
To this the defense disagrees.
Agriculturists have set up at every
field edge formidable barriers Of
heavy corrugated paper, soaked with
poison creosote obtained from tanks
sent out by the Federal Government.
A vast quantity of outmoded 1903
spray guns, resurrected and oiled up
for the occasion, are expected to be
deadly in the hands Of the embat-
tied farmers, whose position is fur
ther strengthened by the fact that
they are grimly prepared to spend
every cent they can borrow from the
United States Government.
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Argues That Townsend Plan
Would Raise Birth Rate.

To the Editor of The Star:
For obvious reasons, many of our Con-
gressmen went suddenly hysterical in
their endeavor to rush through a gigantic
armament building program. However,
some of these gentlemen are giving no
attention whatsoever to the most vital
part of our national defense, namely, the
absolute necessity of increasing and
strengthening our Nations man power
to the utmost.
In an aggressive dictator nation,
mothers are not only taught and encour-
aged to raise large families as q vital
safeguard" for their country's existence,
but this is considered to be their patriotic
duty. For this they are given pensions
and are looked upon as national heroines.
How well these mothers have done and
are still doing this patriotic duty, the
world has ample evidence today.
In capitanstic America, the richest,
on earth, we advocate and practice birth
control because of so much poverty and
unemployment. These combined con-
ditions constitute the greatest danger
facing our country at the present time.
Most assuredly, no one wishes to see
American children raised in poverty or
by unemployed parents. But why do we,
in this greatest of all nations, continue
to tolerate and perpetuate these deplor-
able. menacing conditions and their
many devastating effects, reducing and
curtailing our Nations birth rate, weak
ening our country's man power and in
this manner minimizing our national
defense, while we seldshly produce and
hoard up an Aladdin's wealth within our
boundaries? BY this very procedure we
encourage and assist those who now are
planning our national destruction.
Today more than ever before we need
the Townsend national recovery plan
as vital defense measure. This plan
will eliminate these destructive condi-
tions; give to our Nation new courage,
strength and patriotism, through greater
opportunities, increased business and
permanent constructive employment for
all our citizens. This In turn will assure
us more homes and larger families, with
liberty and justice for ALL the only real
foundation and safeguard for any Chris
tian nation. CHARLES F. MARTIN.
Minneapolis.
June 27.
Evening star., 1940-07-06

Inquiries have been received as to why
there are not so many birds in the gar
den at this time.
The drought is partly responsible.
When dry days come and remain for
weeks, the birds tend to seek wetter ter
ritory.
This may be found in the woody areas,
such as Rock Greek Park, the various
other wooded sections, including the
cemeteries.
There Is also another reason. The
first nesting period is over and the par
ents in many cases take the youngsters
to the woods to bring them up as young
birds should be brought up. That is,
among the trees.
Nothing is quite like home so much to
bird as tree. 1t serves him at all
periods of his life.
When bird thinks of home, it must
think Of trees.
Squirrels and birds share the trees
among them.
1t is difficult to say which Is more at
home in tree.
Both birds and squirrels normally
sleep in them.
1t Is true that our suburban areas have
plenty of trees, but not so many as the
deep wooded areas, still in plenty around
even the greatest sections.
1t is no trouble at all for even the
smallest bird to fly 20 to 100 miles. This
is easy, for bird.
1t is possible for the birds which we
see in our yards in the morning to fly
far, far away by noon and still come
back in the evening.
We have watched this in the winter,
especially in regard to English sparrows.
When twilight comes early, the birds
begin to leave the feeding places at
about 4 o'clock and all are gone by 4:30
o'clock.
1t is impossible to say where these
sparrows go to roost, but it is probably
downtown, where they find warmer
lodgings.
The influence of drought on bird life
has been little studied.
In the average city area there is a
great lack of water for these small BITS
of flying life. They might seek for
blocks and still find no water available
They need it for two purposes, as we do,
drinking and bathing.
Often as the dry days go by, there will
not be single drop of water which birds
can find Even the old horse troughs
have been taken away. The pools and
fountains are too deep for them
One might think, off hand, that The
modern vogue for bird baths would solve
this problem, but it is easy to see that
scores of these garden adjuncts are dry
too.
1t is some trouble to keep them allied
and perhaps the average owner has not
stopped to realize how quickly they
dry up.
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Notes Strange BedfellOws
Among IsOlationists.
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
Do the people who oppose President
Roosevelt's policy of aiding Great Britain
really believe that the President and his
supporters, the great majority of our peo-
pie, have any less horror of war than the
so-called isolationists? There is very
little difference of opinion among our
citizens on that subject. The difference
Is purely in the matter of judgment as
to the course most likely to bring dur
able peace, not only for ourselves but for
Americans are entitled to differ at this
point without being accused of wanting
war.
Those who believe in helping the VIC
TINS of aggression think that the expe-
rience of the small neutral states of Eu-
rope suggests that the most perfect neu-
trality is no safeguard against attack by
a stronger power. They see that order
within state is better maintained by
cooperation and organization for peace
than by compelling each home to rely
only on itself. Those who hold the op-
pOolIC flcW nave OOIIllIldIeU AllcIlCdu
foreign policy for 20 years through the
veto power of the Senate minority, and
the result is not reassuring. 1t has led
in part to our present enormous appro-
priations for armament, and even that
has not given us security.
The lineup of those opposing the
Presidents foreign policy is a curious
combination of ordinarily incongruous
elements. If we may regard Senator
Wheeler as their most prominent leader,
we may class the Wall Street journal as
one of his strongest supporters in this
matter Then we have the Daily Worker,
which in somewhat different language
backs up it's Wall Street contemporary.
With them on the Republican side of the
House is Representative Hamilton Fish,
whose associates Of the Republican Ma
tional Convention so heartily applauded
John L. Lewis the other day. OF course,
the bund in America is wholly sympa-
thetic with this group, which has now
been winning applause from Berlin and
Rome.
Do not some Of these individuals feel
Evening star., 1940-07-06
SAYS New Deal Decisions
Shaking Faith Of People.

To the Editor of The Star:
disagree with almost every line of
your lengthy editorial on trends as
revealed by recent decisions of the
United States Supreme Court. A simple
statement of facts is that New Deal
judges, appointed by New Deal Presi-
dent for the specific purpose of render
ing New Deal decisions, are faithfully
in the august tribunal. TRUTH.
June 6.
Evening star., 1940-07-06

that he really has the support of
"free Frenchmen" In his efforts to
carry on resistance to the Nazis.
Among possible solutions to the
problem concerning French possess
sions in this hemisphere is joint oc-
cupation and naturalization of them
by the American nations. Such
step cannot be taken without the
most serious consideration, however,
since it would risk armed resistance
by the local French forces, aided by
Germany.
Evening star., 1940-07-06
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Evening star., 1940-07-06
Sees No Present Hope
OF Freedom.

vi TTCCuOus
To ths Editor Of The Star:
The utter lunacy of war is well Illus
trated by the engagement of Allied fleets
in battle. The mad panorama of bloody
events now unfolding would seem to
surpass in horror the inferno described
by Dante. What could more clearly SYM
bolize "the descent of man" than para
chute bombers" dropping on the Defense
less with intent to kill?
What could be more utterly nom
sensical, futile and fatuous than main
tanning that the world can be made safe
for something by hurting high explosives
on the heads of the helpless? It is
utterly vain to pirate of freedom and
independence while blood lust holds
almost universal sway.
EDMUND K. GOLDSBOROUGH.
July (.
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Criticizes Publication Of
Gomez Letter.

To the Editor Of The Star:
I have read the letter by Mario
Gomez and consider it some very clever
propaganda. The very style OF some of
it has decided Teutonic flavor. I am
surprised that you would print it at such
time, when so much depends on solidi-
flying the national mind toward one end.
Alexandria, Va. E.B. CALLOW,
July 3,
Evening star., 1940-07-06
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permissible. The Star reserDes
the right to edit all letters 1Uith
q U1eD to condensation.
Evening star., 1940-07-06

little uncomfortable in the company
which they keep, and do they have no
misgivings about the soundness of the
cause which brings about such a strange
alliance? ROGER S. GREENE.
June 27
Evening star., 1940-07-06

can be assured only when every
American is prepared to subscribe
whole -heartedly to the duties as well
as the privileges of citizenship.
Evening star., 1940-07-06

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the use for republication of ell news dispatches
credited to it or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights of publication of special dispatches
herein also are reserved
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Care of the Feet

A 32-page booklet containing authori-
tative general information on selection
OF correct shoes and stockings, foot
hygiene and proper exercises for
strengthening the feet.
Evening star., 1940-07-06
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Entered as second-class matter post office,
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Evening star., 1940-02-08

The best way to handle this ques-
ton is to toss the responsibility
right back to the boy. where it
belongs. Say, That depends on
you" or We'll, when would you
like to see me again?" or when
would you suggest?"
If fellow is getting definitely
and genuinely serious about you,
it's pretty difficult to discourage
him without either changing your
self into different person or re-
fuslng to see him. BY getting serious,
we assume you mean he is falling
IN love with you. If you're the kind
OF person he can fall in love with,
and you keep on seeing him and be-
ing nice to him, the feeling is
almost sure to become stronger as
time goes on.
But seldom will a fellow start to
fall in love unless his instinct tells
him that his feeling will be shared
to some extent, at least. If he
shows any signs of getting serious,
and you don't wish him to, you'd
better get the relationship on
more casual basis Immediately. Dis
courage seriousness in him by re-
fusing to be serious yourself. In
sist on sticking to a casual, friend
ly attitude in all your contacts with
him.
The trouble with most girls is
that they get excited over the idea
of boys falling in love with them,
even if they really don't wish him
to become serious So they play the
game, leading him on Intentionally
or unconsciously until he's really
In love. And by that time they've
either been infected by the disease
themselves, or they find themselves
IN difficult situation, with a very
serious and determined suitor whom
they don't particularly want.
The best way to deal with that
problem is not to let it arise. Better
decide in advance whether you're
willing for a fellow to get serious
about you. If you aren't, then don't
see him too much-and by all means,
don't 60 steady with him.
Evening star., 1940-02-08

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Evening star., 1940-02-08
Dorothy Dix Says >>>
Secret of Recapturing Husbands
Affection Still Undiscovered

what to do, because nobody knows
how to reawakep dead love any
more than they know how to breathe
the breath of life into a corpse. If
your husband has tired of you and
has found happiness with another
woman, that is that. 1t is a fixed
fact that he is just as much lost
to you as if he were buried in his
grave.
True, you can still hold his body
bound to you by law, but you will
find small comfort in that when you
know that his heart and soul have
escaped you; that every minute he
is with you he is begrudging the
time spent away from his Lady Love
and that he hates you for standing
between him and happiness So
whether you let him go or stay, 1t
is a heartbreak to you.
And there is another question you
must considerable financial side.
1t adds to the bitterness of the
tragedy that when man wrecks
the home he and his wife have
built together. he so often leaves her
and the children with no roof over
their heads. The salary that has
kept one family comfortable makes
scant rations for two. And it goes
without saying that the preferred
woman gets the most of the pay
envelope.
Your husband promises to give
you and the children what he can
to help you when he leaves you.
Compel him to make definite legal
settlement on you, or else you will
get nothing. And prepare yourself
to support your children. Fit your
self for some work that you can do
You will feed it and it will do more
than anything else to keep you from
brooding over your trouble.