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Evening star., 1940-07-16
Rule of Thumb

For the past four years a student
has attended the University of Ken
lucky by rule of thumb. He occupied
no dormitory on the campus at Lex
ington. His quarters were thirty
miles away on farm, and he solved
the transportation problem by COM
muting on the thumb plan. So sue
cessful was he with this appealing
digit that he covered 25,9OO miles
and caused the directors of the local
bus company considerable loss OF
sleep. This summer he plans to take
a postgraduate course in rowing
journalism by the same method.
In an exclusive interview he DEM
onstrated the important role played
by the thumb in higher education,
and spoke very highly of Nature,
who, he says, is kinder and more
efficient than man. At absolutely
no expense she gave him a round
trip fare to college. Why, then,
should he 60 to the expense and
trouble OF using such an inferior
substitute as the communication ticket,
which soon becomes punched full of
holes and requires monthly renewal
by cash on the line? He explained
the proper technique Of thumb wav-
ing, and, as a killer diller for doubtful
motorists, recommended having it
attached to school books. Others
have found that it is even more
effective when attached to the hand
OF a pretty girl.
Evening star., 1940-07-16
Far East Compromise

Compromise has always been one
OF the most potent weapons in John
Bulls diplomatic arsenal. He is
invoking it in the Far East at this
critical hour, while British energies
are concentrated upon meeting the
threat OF German invasion. Japan
chose the moment of that grave pre-
occupation to submit to Great Britain
an imperious demand for closing of
the Burma road, the only remaining
route by which supplies, mainly
American, reach the Chinese gov
ernment for maintenance of its war
with Japan.
Realizing their inability to oppose
the japanese with any effective
armed resistance, with Hong Kong,
Singapore and other imperial out
posts in Asia and the Pacific in
jeopardy, the British have offered
to close the Burma route for three
months, If the Japanese would use
the interval to seek peace with
China. London explains that while
1t might seem as if Britain were
thus selling China down the river,
the fact is that the greatest help
the British could render Chang
Kai-shek would be to defeat Ger
many. That accomplished, Britain
would be free to take a stronger
stand against japanese pretensions
In China and elsewhere.
The compromise solution of the
Burma crisis is, of course, tacit
admission that Britain is being sub
jected to extreme pressure from
Toxic. This has been felt in increas-
Ing degree, following Germany's
defeat of the Netherlands and
France and the whetting of Japa-
nese expansionist longings to DOM
mate the Dutch East Indies and
French Indo China. With the
British engrossed in their grim
struggle for survival in Europe,
Japan is clearly in mood to exploit
the political and territorial oppor-
tunities in Asia and the Pacific
which Britain's emergency presents.
While no American interests are
directly at stake, the United States
cannot view without anxiety the
plans of Japan to widen her sway
in the Pacific, in consequence Of
European war developments. Secre-
tary Hull recently affirmed that this
country would look with disfavor
upon any change in the Far Eastern
status quo, especially any alteration
achieved by aggression. But the Jap
anese militarists apparently reckon
that Uncle Sam, with his attention
devoted at this time to Western
Hemisphere defense, is not in posi-
ton to place any formidable bar
riers across the path of Japanese
expansion.
That the island empire, as men,
Der of the tripartite anti -Comintern
Evening star., 1940-07-16
Wisdom Seen in
Roosevelt Silence,
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
Having recently witnessed the spec
tacle Of major party nominating an
outsider as its standard-bearer in this,
the most important of campaigns, the
American public may soon see the per-
formance repeated under different aus
pices.
Much criticism has been heaped upon
the President for his silence on the third
term issue, but coming events will, I
feel sure. vindicate him for the stand
he has taken. He has always thought
OF himself as President of our great Re-
public and not, as many would have us
think. as boss of the Democratic party.
His opponents, through lack of under
standing. have interpreted his every act
as political trick. Such has rarely
been the case and I believe this to be
especially true of his silence regarding
his future plans.
Mr.. Roosevelt may be the "champ :"
but in all probability he has fought his
last battle. The nomination of Mr..
Wllkie has taken our foreign policy out
OF the campaign. Mr.. Roosevelt was
no doubt gratified by this turn of events.
The greatest reason for a third term no
longer exists and without it perhaps the
champ" can hang up the gloves with the
realization that he has fought the battle
OF the forgotten man long enough.
But one thing remains: To insure us
OF capable successor, to guarantee us
a clean battle free of disuniting infiu-
ences SO common in election campaigns,
He was indirectly, through his silence,
responsible for Mr.. WILKES nomination,
and that silence will enable him to force
the Democratic pasty to choose a man
OF equal capabilities There are such
men in the party and at least one who
is connected with the Government at
the present time speak Of Owen D.
Young, man who has served his coun-
try well and often. No glamour boy, but
surely able to meet Mr.. Willkie on his
own ground without retreating an inch.
America Is fortunate in having such
leaders at time when other democracies
are paying the price Of moral corrupt
ness from abovs. F.H. B.
July 6.
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pact. is comporting itself in unison
with the interests of its Nazi-Fascist
partners is hardly to be doubted.
Nor is it any less questionable that
China, despite British extremities,
will hesitate after three years of
stubborn resistance, to accept the
kind of peace Japan is likely to
demand.
Evening star., 1940-07-16

A group Of British motion picture
actors and technicians are to leave
for Canada to make British war
film. Sure, there are plenty Of extras
at leisure and the light is 50 much
better over on this side.
Evening star., 1940-07-16

"Big Joe," the gigantic workers
figure that surmounted the Soviet
pavilion at the New York Fair during
1899, is back home and installed in
a prominent place in Moscow. If
only Joe could talk!
Evening star., 1940-07-16

Haakon, Zog, Halle Selassie and
Wilhelmina give Britain the makings
of a notable present poker hand.
There seems little chance, however,
of filling a royal foreign full house
as, alas, there are no more queens
in the deck.
Evening star., 1940-07-16

Editors Of Protestant church
papers are told that un-American
forces work well-hidden." They do,
but eventually one can smell them.
Evening star., 1940-07-16

cussing the matter could recall, Is there
any town or city which does not charge
tuition to outsiders. The House had
voted that tuition should be charged to
outsiders. but the majority did not care
to hold up the passage Of the whole Dis
trict Of Columbia appropriation bill by
refusing to accept the Senate amend.
ment which struck out this clause.
Evening star., 1940-07-16
Care Urged for French
And British Children.
To the EDITOR Of The Star:

To the EDITOR Of The Star:
Among the more commendable ways
in which well-to-do Americans can aid
the English and French people today
is by giving refuge to as many children
Of the British Isles and France as their
financial status will accommodate.
This writer would like to see number
Of wealthier, Americans pool a large
share of their excess funds for the
establishment and support of at least
three outdoor health camps, one at Bear
Mountain Park, one in the Berkshires
and one in Yellowstone National Park,
where these youngsters may 60 and be
cared for by selective personnel the year
around during the continuance of hos
tilities. OF course, Federal Government
consent would have to be given for the
establishment of camps within the park
areas But this is such a minor tech
nicality.
Personnel for the care OF the young
sters could include any number of ma
tured young women, who are philan-
thropically- minded enough to act as
counselors. And, believe, there are
many fine young women who would en-
list in a cause of this kind.
The Federal Government could do its
part in founding camps like these by
being a little sympathetic toward the
financial guarantors of the camps when
income tax pay day comes around.
July g.. FREDERIC G. FROST.
Evening star., 1940-07-16
Cundle-Stur

When from the day the sun goes down
A candle on the sill Of night
Assumes the glory of . crown,
A diadem Of starry light.
So when the moon of love Is low,
Though other beacons burn afar.
Some unforgotten face will glow
Across the dark, candle-star.
BRANSON BLAKE.
Evening star., 1940-07-16
Huskin Service
To Stur Readers

Besides answering questions, the Has
kin Service offers information on vari
GUS subjects In booklet form for a small
cost and handling charge.
Evening star., 1940-07-16

A fair coed of Dickinson College
wins her varsity letter. That is news.
Varsity letter wins fair co-ed-old
stun.
Evening star., 1940-07-16
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the toriter. although the use OF
a pSeud0nyna for publication is
permissible. The Star reSerDes
the right to edit all letters 1Dith
UfeU to condensation.
Evening star., 1940-07-16
Washington Papers Accused
OF Pro-English Propaganda.
tn the Editor of The 4tar.

OF ro-English Propaganda.
To the Editor Of The Star:
To those of us who live in the Middle
West and who owe undivided allegiance
to America. the pro-English propaganda
in Washington newspapers is revela-
ton. We realize, of course, that this
administration is striving nightly to
involve us in the European war, but its
efforts in that direction and the mouth
.ings of the war propagandists leave us
cold. We can't get steamed up over
war between foreign countries, and We
see no more reason for Intervention now
than in the Crimean, Franco-Prussian
or Boer wars.
We are not anti-anybody or anything.
We are. not pro-anybody or anything,
except our own country. We want to
be good neighbors with all nations just
as we are in private life with our fellow
citizens. We deprecate the incorporate,
infiammatory and unneutral statements
made by our President against one set
OF belligerents, antedating the COM
mencement of hostilities even, by almost
two years. We are apprehensive that
another venture into Europe's age-old
wars and the precedent for mixing in
every future war on that continent will
have been firmly established. We
earnestly desire the passage Of the Lud-
low amendment to safeguard us against
involvement in foreign wars at the in
stigation of few, but the administra-
ton doesn't dare let the people decide
the question for themselves, even though
they are the ones to pay for war with
their blood and treasure. It is utterly
ridiculous, too, for the propagandists and
warmongers to denounce the rest of us
as pro-German simply because we don't
want to sacrifice our lives and invite
Evening star., 1940-07-16
The Art of NeedIewoyk

Needlework is pleasant and profit.
able hobby. A 32-page illustrated book.
let containing instruction on knitting
crocheting and embroidering, as well a,
more practical sewing and mending, has
just been published. To order, inclose Il
cents in coin wrapped in this clipping.
Street
State
Evening star., 1940-08-02
Miss Margaret Amidon Wed
To Mr.. John Harry Y0st.

Miss Margaret Eleanor Anidon
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Amidon, was married to Mr.. John
Harry Yost, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry L. Yost, June %. The cere-
mony was performed at st. James
Church and the Rev. Father Plank
of1iciated.
The church was decorated with
summer flowers and palms and the
bride was given in marriage by her
father. She wore a gown of white
satin and lace, made with a sweet
heart neckline and long, sweeping
train. Her veil of net and lace fell
from seed pearl coronet and she
carried a bouquet of white brides
roses, tied with white satin ribbon.
The brides mother wore gown OF
dusty rose lace with matching &C
cesSories.
The maid of honor was Miss
Marian Amidon, sister of the bride,
who wore yellow mousseline de sole
with a matching picture hat. The
bridesmaids, Miss Evelyn Garrison,
Miss Marjorie Fakes and Miss Re-
becca Pestell, wore gowns Of pink
and blue mousseline de sole, with
small matching hats. They all car
ried Colonial nosegays.
Mr.. Edward w. Talley was best
man and the ushers were Mr.. Percy
Brown, Mr.. Claude Amidon and Mr.:
Evening star., 1940-08-02
Zeta Tau Alpha
Entertains for
New Students

zeta Tau Alpha Sorority at
George Washington University has
planned a series of teas this sum-
mer for Washington girls who pro-
pose to attend the university next
fall.
The series opened recently when
Betty Campbell, daughter of Mai
Boniface Campbell, U. S. A.. and
Mrs. Campbell. entertained around
SO members and guests at her resi-
dence at 1880 Thirty-sixth street
NV.
Miss Betty Freiburger will be the
next hostess at her home in Chevy
Chase.
At the first tea, committee of
alumnae headed by Miss Beatrice
Clephane assisted with arrange
rnents.
Miss Shirley Schafer, daughter
of Representative and Mrs. Schafer
of Wisconsin, is president of the
sorority and is assisting with all its
social functions.
Under Miss Schafer's administra-
ton, the group is carrying out a
full summer program this season
Regular meetings for bowling are
held on Wednesday nights and
Saturday is always devoted to ten
mis- and badminton.
Evening star., 1940-08-02

after spending three weeks in Mil
lerton, Pa.
Mrs. James A. Stevens has re-
turned to her home in Takoma Park
after spending three months in
California.
She attended the graduation of
her son, DR.. Ernest j. Stevens, who
has been invited to take his intern
ship in the White Memorial Hos
pital in Los Angeles, which is con-
nected with the College of Medical
Evangelists.
She also spent some time with
her son-in-laW and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. Marion Bourdeau at their
home in Glendale and she was also
the guest of DR.. and Mr.. William
Gilbert in San Francisco.
Miss Marjory Sammons and her
sister Miss Elizabeth Sammons, oi
Takoma Park left Wednesday to
spend two weeks in Boston, Mass.
the guests of their nephew, Mr..
J. r. Sammons.
Mrs. W. E. Bracket and her sister
Mrs. Florence zerkle of New Market
Va, who is her guest, and her son
Mr.. Robert Bracket, are spending q
few days in Miami, Fla. They will
return to Takoma Park during the
| week.
Evening star., 1940-08-02
Tokomo Park Holds
Doll Carriage Show

The second of series of three
doll and doll carriage shows spon-
sored by the Takoma Park MD
Playground Department was held
yesterday at the Philadelphia ave-
nue. playground, with more than
40 entries.
Ten-year-old Barbara Pope won
the prize for the largest doll, Jeanne
Grady showed the prettiest doll
Dorothy Wills French doll was ad-
judged the most unusual and Marion
Shultz was awarded the prize for
the smallest doll
Roy Carpenter, 10. won the prize
for the most original carriage with
his rug traders" wagon, and s.
year-old Joyce Anderson had the
largest carriage Judges were Mrs
Vincent Mlnton, Mrs. Louis Flage
and Miss Mary Becker The show
was under the supervision of Miss
Edith Hazard, Who is in charge OF
girls activities at the playground.
The final show will be held at
Spring Park playground Tuesday.
Evening star., 1940-08-02
Miss Lois Osborne
And A. w. Vasenius
Are Married

The home of the Rev. and Mrs.
M. L. Andreasen in Takoma Park
was the scene of an informal we'd
ding last evening when Miss Lois
Irene Osborne, the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Jesse T. Osborne of Maple
Plains, Mimi, and Mr. Albert Walter
Vasenius, the son of DR.. and Mrs
Frederick w. Vasenius of Chisholm,
Mimi, were married Mr. Andreasen
omciated in the presence of about Is
old friends.
The bride wore a beige crepe en-
semble with a corsage bouquet OF
talisman roses and white gladioluses.
Immediately following the ceremony
and reception Mr.. and Mrs. Va
senius left for wedding trip.
On their return they will be at home
to their friends at their apartment
at lis Flower avenue.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Vasenius
graduated from the Maple Wood
Academy in Hutchinson, Mimi, and
both later attended Union College
in Lincoln, Nebr., where Mr.. An
dreasen formerly was president.
Mr. and Mrs. Vasenius are en-
ployed in the Government. she in
the Census Department and he is
with the Post Office Department..
Evening star., 1940-08-02
Miss Margaret Driscoll
Is Bride of MIR. Gerhart.

The wedding of Miss Margaret
Mary Driscoll, daughter of Mrs.
Florence Cecilia Driscoll of this city,
and Mr.. Wilbur Michael Gerhart,
son of Mrs. Clara v. Gerhart of Big
Pool. Md, took place July 20 in st.
Dominics rectory. The Rev. John
A. Cowan of st. Dominic's Church
performed the ceremony.
The bride wore a rose lace street.
length dress with a large leghorn
hat in natural shade and matching
accessories and her corsage was OF
red talisman roses and lilies Of the
valley.
Mrs. Anna NJ. Kiatta, sister of the
bride, was matron of honor, wearing
q navy blue tucked dress with
matching accessories and corsage
of yellow roses and lilies OF the
valley.
Mr.. Marion Madison Norton of
Arkadelphia, Ark, was best man.
A reception was held at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas Kiatta
after the wedding. Mr.. and Mrs
Gerhart took short trip to Virginia
Beach and Portsmouth, Va, and
now are at 1900 Shepherd street NE
Out-of- town guests at the wedding
included the bridegroom's mother,
from Big Pool; Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
mond Gerhart of Clear Springs
Md; Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice E. Ger
hart of Chambersburg, Md, and
Mrs. Lillian Tedrick of Big Pool.
Evening star., 1940-08-02
Virginia Medical
| Tests Do Not
Delay Marriages
;pecial Dispatch to The Star.

WINCHESTER, Va, Aug. a.
Early experience with the new Vir-
ginia medical test law for marriage
license applicants had disclosed to-
day that no long waits are necessary
between the time of application and
the marriage ceremony.
The demand for marriage Ii
censes has fallen off greatly since
Wednesday night, but several non
resident couples appeared yesterday
had their blood tested by physicians
and obtained their licenses after
presenting the medical certificate
to the court clerk. The whole pro-
cess required only a few hours, the
visiting couples thereby escaping the
three-day wait periods in effect in
their home States.
Court clerks and ministers were
inclined to believe that the new
Virginia law may not be as drastic
as anticipated and that the demand
for licenses in border cities will
continue.
One of the nine State-approved
laboratories for the health tests is
located in Winchester, making II
possible to obtain results of the
blood tests quicker here than in
county seats which are without such
facilities.
The local laboratory also is ex-
pected to be buster In the future
when specimens sent here from
other localities are received.
Evening star., 1940-08-02
Notes From the Suburbs
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. P. Farnham
Return From Trip to California

Mr.. and Mrs. John A. P. Farm
ham of Friendship Heights, Nd.
who went to California early in
July, have returned from their
trip and have joined their son-in-
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Riley, at their summer home
on Herring Bay, where they will
stay until after Labor Day.
The Misses Jean and Peggy Tuhy,
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
Tuhy of Silver Spring. Md. are
at Camp Maria in Leonardtown
for two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dyke Cullum of
Silver Spring, Nd. will entertain at
dinner tomorrow night at the Shore
ham Hotel for "a guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart Armstrong
and their three children of Sligo
Park Hills, Md, are spending a
month in Milwaukee with relatives.
Miss Helen Spaulding, registrar
at National Park College in Forest
Glen, Md, is in Boston, Mass,
where she is taking special work at
Boston University.
Mrs. Paul Thompson is again at
her home in Seven Oaks, Md,
Evening star., 1940-08-02
By the Way
Beth Blaine


Ballard cottage which
attractive Springs peched high hill
looking mountainous countynd within walking distance the hotel
tennis and golf Ove and Ballard most the
daylight hours.
cottage Easthampon Long
for the the will
accompanied their small The Walter Chappes
Easthampton this and
again this Grf Wreld left this
Bakers
Houghton, have summering
thus far in the adorable little house belonging Richard
fms Frederick Md-pan to beginning
week. oughtons
motored into Washington
Of the Rmanian Legation
return Frederick evening in time
the drive only about As minutes
they find it them of after day n
Mr. and Mrs John Cawel
evenings meeting Peggy
Caswels daughter return from visit than another We
met the Caswes looking
frock Peggy trinity turned blue travelling
their Union Station
The Lewis Clarks back from Hot Springs they
10 days at the Cascades while their small
grandparents Harry Covngton place
Craftsbury Common VT The David Barrys that they
Nonqutt and find loads of Washington friends
Marion who winters
welded
and delicious dishes her plans
fruit that produces
and sell them all over the United States.
Sterling Laabees to Warrenton
Buddy
speaking
American Embassy
until that countrys treaty with the
Evening star., 1940-08-02
Former Treasury Worker
Buried in ST. Louis

Leroy M. Law, 81, former chemist
in the Treasury Department here
and president of the Asphalt Insti-
tute, died Monday in st. Louis and
was buried there yesterday, Wash
ington friends were informed today.
A native of Baltimore, Mr.. Law
lived here as youth. After work
with the Treasury Department he
became chief chemist for the United
States Asphalt Refining Co. and per-
fected a process for obtaining as
phalt from petroleum
Surviving are his widow, Mrs
Helen Law; two daughters, Miss
Helen C. Law of st. Louis and Mrs.
r. M Tatum of Dallas, Tex; two
sons, Thomas and Leroy Law, jr.,
both Of st. Louis, and sister, Mrs
Harry Coping of Cheverly, Md.
Evening star., 1940-08-02
Photo.

jr., and Mrs. Vanns mother, Mrs.
Alolphus w. Wells, have returned
from New York City and Atlantic
City.
Mrs. A. w. Esser and daughter,
Miss Margaret Esser, have returned
to their home, at 530l New Hamp-
shire avenue, from California.
Mr.. and Mrs. John William john
son and their daughter, Miss
Miriam johnson, of 1880 Irving
street, are at Rehoboth Beach, Del.
Mrs. Waggaman Pulver enter
tanned informally at the cocktail
hour yesterday at the home of her
mother. Mrs. Alexander Legare,
where she is staying while her house
in Georgetown is being remodeled.
Evening star., 1940-08-02


until August Is, will be taught by
DR.. Bryce A. Newbaker, first-aid
and life-staving representative Of
the American Red Cross. A prac-
ticing physician for many years,
DR.. Newbaker also was associated
for seven years with the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, where he was re-
sponsible for the health of $4,000
workers in the Altoona (Pa) shops.
He did his pre-medical work at
Pennsylvania State College and is a
graduate of Hahnemann Medical
College in Philadelphia.
The course will be open to men
and women over 81 who have COM
pleted the standard Red Cross first
aid course.
Evening star., 1940-08-02
Miss Edna Hanlon
And Thomas HeWes
Married Today

OF much interest is the mar
riage of Miss Edna Harriet
Hanlon of Hartford, Conn.,, and
Mr.. Thomas Hewes, formerly
Assistant Secretary of the Treas
ury and Special Assistant to the
Secretary of State under the
present administration. The cere-
mony took place this morning
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
Barrett Prettyman in Kenwood,
Chevy Chase. Md, in the presence
of only members of the families.
Mr.. Hewes, who now is asso-
ciated with the Advisory Commis-
sion of the Council of National
Defense in Washington, had as
his best man his son, Mr.. Thomas
Chase Hewes.