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Evening star., 1940-07-27
Personnel of Party More Important Than Bolt

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his heart To
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applies his lips to avoid chappng holds
earnedy predicts tide and
waiting the party erude
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anything beliles other catches.
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Evening star., 1940-05-30

That our Army and Navy are danger
ously unprepared today to protect US
from these threats has been made
painfully plain within recent weeks.
It can do no harm to let the people
know the dire realities of the crisis
which confronts the Nation-and
enormous harm can come of letting
them remain apathetic in the face
of perils such as America has not
known since its early struggles for
existence. An informed public will
support with all its determination
and energy the efforts to build up
our land, sea and air forces to what
ever strength is necessary to give
complete security. And it will make
whatever sacrifices are necessary to
pay for this costly insurance.
Evening star., 1940-05-30

pocket, placed it on the heap, and said:
Boys, there's my contribution. What
are you building and what can I do to
help?"
In the babble of voices released by my
appreciation and understanding, I
learned they were building rocket
ship with which to defend their beloved
Hunt avenue from an enemy instinctively
real to them. But I learned more. for
here was democracy in all its strength.
Little citizens eager to contribute per-
sonal possessions so that they might
engage in mass action for the general
welfare. Little citizens who had SUBJ
merged rivalry, hostility, greed and play
so that with one shoulder they could
push the wheel toward that prepared
ness they sensed was necessary. No regi-
mentation; all voluntary. No gibing; all
deadly earnest.
Monday I returned to work in the
city. I read the editorials; the variant
opinions of columnists; the verbal fenc-
ing of political partisans. I listened to
nay fellow citizens; to their defeatist
arguments; to their mouthings about
water over the dam; to their disagree
ments, discords, chickering's and muck
rakings-I listened and thought: God!
At time when our country is so beset
with dangers, why cannot adults be as
wise as little boys"
May ~. c. p. STEARNS.
Evening star., 1940-05-30
Letters to the Editor
Invites Unfriendly Aliens
To Leave Country.

To Leave Country.
TO the Editor Of The STAR
wonder if "Chicagoan" whose letter
appeared recently in The Star still wants
us to leave Chancellor Hitler and the
fine" German people alone?
1t is interesting to note when glancing
over the editorial pages of various pa
pers that most Of the pro- German letters
are anonymous
In reply to "Chicagoan's" above ques-
ton, may I ask why cannot Chancellor
Hitler and the fine" German people leave
us alone? do not believe we ever ex-
tended an invitation for Hitler's Nazis,
Stains Communists or Mussolinis
Fascists to come over and take over our
Government, as they are trying to do,
nor did any of the other countries in
which they have succeeded.
My answer to "Chicagoan" and all the
other anonymous anti-American and
anti-humanitarians is this: You have our
complete permission to hop the next boat
or plane and join any of the above "fine
people" you choose and we insist only
that you purchase one-way ticket.
I am an American, I live in America
and want to continue to live in America,
but If the foreign termites are to be
allowed to undermine the country there
may come time in the not distant fu-
ture when an uninhabited island may
seem vastly more desirable.
Alexandria. Va. MRS, M. s. SNOW.
May 10.
Evening star., 1940-05-30
Memorial Duy

It was during the War Between the
States that the women of the Con-
federacy first decorated with flowers
the graves Of fallen heroes. The
custom gradually spread throughout
the country until it had been accept
ed everywhere. General John A.
Logan, as commander in chief OF the
Grand Army of the Republic, in 1853
gave it the authority of his official
approval. Within a few years after
that date Memorial Day had become
one of the most significant and
beautiful occasions in the calendar
of the American people.
The annual commemoration al
ways served dual purpose. 1t pro-
vided opportunity for the expression
OF gratitude to those who, in the
language of Abraham Lincoln, gave
their lives that this Nation might
live" Likewise, it furnished excuse,
If any were needed, for reaffirmation
of the determination of millions of
men that processes of peace shall
replace methods of conflict in the
adjustment of differences between
governments. May 80 has been a
time for pledging anew increased
devotion to democracy and to the
Justice and the equity, the tolerance
and the charity which are character
istic of the democratic philosophy in
theory and practice.
In 1910, however, it would be idle to
deny that Memorial Day is spoiled by
the knowledge that the most cruel of
wars is raging. Humanity, it might
seem, has learned nothing from its
sorrowful experiences of the past.
Logically, also, it appears to have no
prospect of a future in any sense
better than the mournful present.
Sober observers are saying among
themselves that century of turmoil
looms ahead. The struggle of 1914
1913 settled nothing; the prevailing
slaughter will not result in harmony
among rival powers. It Is conceded
that the conscience of mankind is
shocked by the crimes of the dicta-
tors. Their successes, it follows, can
not be permitted to remain uncor-
rected. So throngs of Americans who
today pay homage to the patriotic
dead will join in prayer to God for
guidance out of the tangle of de-
struction. Only by divine interven-
ton, the majesty of the Almighty
Father working in the hearts of His
children, can hope be kept bright the
while the darkness closes around the
beWildered race.
Evening star., 1940-05-30
Wire-Tupping and Spies

When Attorney General Robert
Jackson, after Supreme Court deci-
sions which raised doubt in his mind
as to legality of wire-tapping under
any circumstances, ordered a COM
plete cessation of wire-tapping by
the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
he conceded that the ban would
handicap F. B. I. agents in investi-
eating "some extremely serious
cases." How really serious some OF
those affected cases were has just
come to light. At the time of issu-
ance of the order, the F. B. I. had
established listening stations on
certain telephone lines that were
being used by known alien espionage
agents, it now develops. Important
information was being obtained re-
garding movements and plans of
certain spies. But because the Attor-
ney Generals order made no 'excep-
tions, the tapping of these espionage
channels of communication was dis
continued abruptly on March 1S last,
the date of the order. Since that
time foreign agents have been at
liberty to carry on their telephone
conversations without fear of caves
dropping. At the same time, these
alien operatives undoubtedly have
been having field day at the wire
tapping game, undisturbed by Su-
preme Court decisions or Department
of Justice rulings.
That such situation should pre-
vail is utterly absurd and exceedingly
dangerous. 1t must be almost in
credible to the foreign agents, too.
With the Government now in the
midst of new program for expand
ing the national defense, it is more
important than ever that the F. B. I.
and the intelligence services of the
Army and Navy should have a free
hand In guarding against spies,
saboteurs and similar conspirators.
To plug the ears of our counter
espionage agents when they might
be listening in on plotting and in
trigue is to expose the Government
to grave peril. Representative Eman-
uel Celler of New York has acted to
meet this emergency by introducing
joint resolution which would re-
move all doubt as to the legal right
of the F. B. I. to tap wires in cases
involving security of the Nation.
This resolution should be approved
without delay. And, pending action
In Congress, Attorney General Jack
son should lift overlapping restric-
tions in espionage and like investiga-
tions at the earliest possible moment.
Evening star., 1940-05-30
Horn Blowino

More than two years ago, after
thousands of complaints had been
received, police regulation was
established which prohibited the
blowing of automobile horns be-
tween the hours of midnight and
seven in the morning except in cases
Of emergency. This was a supple
ment to another regulation which
confines horn footing to occasions
when such warning is deemed neces-
sary to avoid accident. But, except
in a few cases, the regulation has
gone unnoticed.
It has become a common practice
of some motorists to blow their horns
each time they pass moving line
of cars in another lane, when they
encounter stop sign or red light
and when the light in the conflicting
direction changes to amber.
Now comes new order from the
Commissioners calling on police to
enforce strictly the rules and to
demand ten dollars collateral from
all persons arrested on such charges
Police Court judges have been re-
quested to cooperate.
Experienced drivers recognize that
actual need for their horns is con-
fined to rare cases of imminent pos
sible accident. They realize that
most horn blowing results from i'm
patience or annoyance and not only
is unnecessary but is largely ineffec-
tual.
This practice, while it is not dan
gerous in itself, certainly can be
classed as contributory to the haz-
ards of traffic since it engenders in
other motorists a spirit of resentment
and anger which is not conducive
to safe driving, particularly during
rush periods when horn blowing is
most prevalent.
If the police enforce the regulation
they will contribute much to the
peace of the city, and if they succeed
in eliminating the practice they will
earn the gratitude of thousands of
WaSflingtOnianS.
Evening star., 1940-05-30
Hatch Bill Moves On

The House Judiciary Committee
has strengthened it's prestige by vot-
ing yesterday to report out the Hatch
"clean politics" bill, after having
reversed an earlier decision to side
track the measure.
# its first decision to table the bill
by a secret ballot had stood, the
committee would have been in the
untenable position OF denying the
full membership of the House an
opportunity to pass on the subject
on the eve of a national political
campaign. BY reconsidering and
taking up the bill on its merits, the
members of that committee have
shown they are big enough to change
their minds when the wisdom Of
doing so has been demonstrated.
The fact that this desirable legis-
lation has cleared one more hurdle
Evening star., 1940-05-30

on its controversial path also Is a
tribute to the perseverance of its
supporters, who have stuck to the
fight when the odds seemed heavy
against them.
The original and primary purpose
Of the bill is to extend to thousands
OF State employees, paid in whole or
in part from Federal funds, the same
restrictions against political activity
that Congress has imposed on Fed
eral employees by the original Hatch
Act. When the Government allots
Federal money to the States it GER
tasnly has the right to attach safe
guards to the expenditure of that
money. And there is no logic in hav-
ing Uncle Sam provide compensation
for a State employe who may be as
active as he pleases in political cam
paigning. while those who work
directly for the National Govern
ment are forbidden to engage in
politics.
But the battle for the new Hatch
bill Is not over. If the measure is to
pass before adjournment, it is essen
tial that House leaders arrange with
out delay to give 1t a place on the
legislative program. Even after the
House acts, it must go back to the
Senate for agreement on changes.
and that will take time.
1t is to be hoped that Congress
will approve the proposed amend
ment to restore the privilege pre-
viously allowed Federal employees in
Washington to help manage the
purely municipal affairs of the near
by Maryland and Virginia towns in
which they reside.
Evening star., 1940-05-30
THIS AND THAT
By Charles E. Trace1DelI.

If you feed your dog some raw beef
every day, as you should. save bit of it
for the birds.
Stewing beef is excellent for dogs and
birds, but for the latter it must be
ground.
A handful Of ground beef, no great
loss to Fido, is great gain for the wild
birds, which seem to need this protein
food both for themselves and their
nestlings.
Cardinals and song sparrows, two IA
vorites of all bird lovers, find ground
beef wholesome, but many others like
1t. too.
The catbirds, especially, seem fond
of 1t. They will eat great deal Of it.
then carry away many billfuls for the
youngsters.
It seems that raw ground beef is akin
to the makeup Of worms and insects
This accounts for the fact that many
birds like it, especially in spring and
summer. when, in addition to feeding
themselves. they have many extra
mouths to fill.
Blue jays too, like the beef but do not
seem as fond of 1t as the songsters
mentioned.
There is some chance that one of the
hawks may be attracted by the solid
food. Care should be taken to keep q
watchout for them.
If one such should come, its presence
will be shown by the instant disappear
ance of all the smaller birds.
Where before there were scores of
songsters, suddenly there will not be a
one. This almost magic withdrawal
will not occur for any other reason. A
wandering cat, for instance, will cause
much screaming and calls of alarm, but
when the hawk comes, the birds simply
fly away.
This will not occur often, however,
except in the deep country. Few hawks,
fortunately, come to suburban gardens,
with the exception of the smallest speci-
men, the so-called sparrow hawk, which
seldom eats sparrows. This little hawk
is not dangerous to most birds, despite
It's name. 1t attacks young birds only
when it cannot find mice and insects.
X y X
We were interested the other day in
watching the bird procession which came
to the meat station, recently erected on
the upright of an arch.
The feeder is small houselike affair
with platform, rallied. small roof, and a
back, no sides. 1t might do equally well
for robin shelf.
The birds did not hesitate a second
In accepting this new opportunity to
secure food
AS prelude, they had shown their
desire for raw beef by coming to the
back porch, where few crumbs re-
mained from the cats dinner.
A male cardinal, closely followed by
the female, hoped onto the lattice, then
down onto the floor of the porch.
Were they the same pair which found
meat there last season?
Or were they attracted by the sight
and smell? 1t must never be forgotten
that to the animal creation, fresh foods
have an overpowering odor.
Evening star., 1940-05-30
More Arms

Ihe great tragedy of Flanders is
having its repercussions on this side
OF the ocean. President Roosevelts
sudden decision to ask Congress for
nearly a billion dollars more in i'm
mediate appropriations for national
defense obviously was prompted by
the shocking defeat of the Allied
armies in the ghastly pocket in which
the German forces trapped them in
Belgium and Northern France. Con-
gress will appropriate this additional.
money as expeditiously as it has
taken up the Presidents previous
request for vast emergency appro-
priations, albeit the legislators should
be excused if they experience some
degree of bewilderment at the ap-
parent change in Mr.. Roosevelt's at
titude since his "f1reside chat" of last
Sunday. The intent of the President,
presumably, was to prevent hysterical
alarm on the part of the people and,
withal, to answer critics of his ad-
ministration, but in his effort to
paint as rosy picture as possible for
the administrators of the New Deal
defense measures he mixed actual
achievements with planned accom-
plishments-armaments in hand
with armaments on order.
Mr.. Roosevelt did promise to call
for further appropriations and for
further action to translate them into
materiel, If developments warranted.
He is wise in calling for this further
action now, for the cyclonic events
in Europe are narrowing the time
margin upon which we have been de-
pending-too largely-as an ally in
our belated preparations to grid for
aggression's expected challenge. We
do not need to be told that our de-
fenses-what we have of them-are
good for ordinary purposes. But we
do need to know to what extent these
defenses are inadequate to meet the
extraordinary threats now swirling
toward this hemisphere from across
our ever-shytnking ocean barriers.
Evening star., 1940-05-30

After the cardinals had cleaned up
the last crumb of beef, they kept coming
back and back again, which led to the
idea of putting up special meat feeder.
1t is not good feeding policy to mix
meat with grain or seed, or even to have
it in the same feeding station.
If used. it should be put at certain
fixed placed every day.
The best times for this sort of hand
out are early morning and in the eve
ming. Then the cardinals and the song
sparrows like best to come, to eat for
themselves, and to take some away for
the fledglings.
The song sparrow, in particular, must
be included, for Of all the birds, few
: seem to get more out of this sort of food.
Great insect eaters, the little sparrows
seem to find exactly what they need
in ground raw beef.
No sooner was the feeding station put
up, then regular procession of birds
appeared.
A cardinal led, then came, In order,
one after the other, starling-we hear
some people say "Of course!"-a car
dinal, a starting, song sparrow, cat
bird, a startling, cardinal, two starlings,
catbird, startling, cardinal, etc.
This keeps up all day, provided the
larder is kept filled, which is by no
means necessary. The two best times,
1o
The nesting birds will come to look
for the meat at those times early morn
ing and after 6 pm, which usually COIN
eide with the feeding times of dog or
cat pets.
Ground beef makes an ideal food for
nestlings.
They grow and thrive upon it. Both
its composition and physical form suits
them exactly. The parent birds know
this instinctively. Probably some other
meats would do, but beef is best, and
the cheapest, If the proper sorts are
used.
Neither mockingbird nor robin has
visited the shelf.
Ground beef, or scraped, is good for
fiedgling robins lost out of the nest
{along with yellow of hardboiled egg,
bread and milk, and meal worms, but
1t never seems to occur to the adult birds
to try it.
The mockingbird contented himself
with sitting high in a locust, while sing
ing and watching the busy scene below.
He sat preening his feathers without
interruption to his song.
Blue jays came, but were so busy chas-
ing each other away that none of them
got bite!
Starlings, when interrupted, make a
harsh, grating noise, very disagreeable
to hear, chalking up another black mark
against them in the minds of bird
fanciers who do not like them.
Try ground beef, If you have any to
spare.
Even one or two feelings will be well
coined by the birds. If they can be made
more or less regular, very great help
will be given the nestlings and their
parents.
Evening star., 1940-05-30
Examples Set by Children
A Lesson for Adults,

To the Editor Of The Star:
AS approached homo Saturday after
noon there was much clamor in nv
uack yard. I stepped to the side of the
house, out of sight, and watched.
A group of little boys, none over 10,
were eagerly building something. It
was evident their hearts and souls were
in the work.
Over in the far corner of the yard.
piled against the fence, was heap of
miscellaneous materials; planks, ropes,
old metal, worn tires, bits of canvas,
sheets Of tin and discarded cart and
bicycle wheels. In use were saws and
hammers, tacks and nails.
Two of the boys, who from personal
knowledge knew to be rivels. had ap-
parently buried the hatchet. One was
leader, the other assistant leader; one
stood by the pile of materials, the other
by the something" under construction.
The two consulted, issued instructions
and guided the gang in its labors.
On the outskirts, outside the field OF
activity, were other small boys. First
curious, then envious; one would dart
away, return with his contribution to the
heap of materials, receive his instruc-
tions and get to work. It was catching.
Soon there was no fringe of idlers.
Each had paid the price and earned the
privilege of lending helping hand, so
that finally all were busily engaged.
There was cooperative enthusiasm
and determination. There was intelli-
gent progress Already the something"
assumed the form Of a curiously shaped
aeroplane.
stepped into view. The work stopped
but there was not the usual friendly
greeting. They just stared. Even my
son was silent, as II wondering whether
could understand his emotions.
could. and pulling nifs from my
Evening star., 1940-05-30
To the Unknown Soldier

Rest you in peace beneath this cloud Of
stone,
War gathered here, to bring you honor,
fame?
Though we may never call you by your
name,
You shall forever be the great Unknown.
You are but one, and yet not one alone,
For countless thousands died from
whence you came,
And you with them are now a living
flame
Beseeching us that we your death atone.
You kindle in our hearts an earnest plea,
That war shall cease, o may this cloud
today
That covers you. lead us as years ago
A cloud led men by day, may we too see
Gods face above the mist, walk In His
way.
So shall we win the peace all Earth
would know.
MONICA WILLIAMS.
Evening star., 1940-05-30

The Governors of Maine and New
Hampshire recently engaged in
doughnut-frying contest. What
splendid and innocent form of COM
petition, as opposed to the traditional
pork and pie grabbing contests.
Evening star., 1940-05-30
Praises Articles by
Jessie FAINT Evans.
To the Editor

10 the Eoltor OF Inc star:
1t has been my intention for q number
OF weeks to express to you my appreci-
alton of the writings Of Jessie FAINT
Evans in the columns of The Evening
Star. All Of her writings are fine in
their clearness Of thought and diction
and this is especially shown In the
vividness Of her descriptions Of the trip
to the South where one travels right
with her while reading. She has given
and continues to give . great deal Of
pleasure to many people.
May 23. z. AGNES DILLON.
Evening star., 1940-05-30
Singleness of Purpose
Is Now Vital Need,

To the Editor of The Star:
Slavery, like so many other things,
can increase not only in area but also
In intensity. And, in this record
breaking age Of records broken, slavery,
If 1t does come to us, must surely 20 the
limit for absolute intensity.
Now slavery can come only by its
forces defeating the forces of freedom.
Only by the Commu- -Nazi-Fascist COM
bine destroying the fighting power of the
democracies can we know what slavery
really means. Only by making sure
the democracies win can we make sure
we, ourselves, as democracy, will not
60 down to death.
Somewhere along the road from where
we stand today, and the measureless
hell of slavery toward which the Commu-
Nazi-Fascist combine drives on at ever
increasing speed and with sure and
certain aim, We must take our final stand
IN desperate, unyielding determination
for absolute victory for human freedom,
at all costs. Somewhere along this road,
we shall realize that the peace of slavery
is no peace at all. Perhaps with all
hearts broken, and every hope destroyed.
we shall at last find that blind, utter
desperation which shall bring us the
necessary singleness of purpose to de-
stroy this apocalyptic beast.
But today We are still free, having
something more than our bare bodies
with which to oppose the forces of en-
slavement. Shall we act as men whose
spirits are already broken, or shall we
act In the whole-hearted fashion Of
men who appreciate their freedom?
BOILING SOMERvlALE.
Norwood, Va.
May ~.
Evening star., 1940-05-30

The manufacture and sale of vita
min products is now a 100000 900
business in New York State alone.
Apparently it is a good idea for a
man to have both good stock OF
and some stock In vitaminS.
Evening star., 1940-05-30

It is a hard thing to say, but John
Bull does occasionally remind one
Of the Arkansaw Traveller. When it
rained, he couldn't fix his roof, and
when 1t was dry weather. he didn't
have 70. a