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Evening star., 1940-12-14
Politics in Defense

That partisan politics have pre-
vented the War Department from
securing the services of an outstand-
ing member of the Massachusetts, bar
in dealing with the legal problems Of
the defense program seems to be
indicated in the announcement that
Henry Parkman, jr., because of the
protests of Senator David I. Walsh
and others against the contemplated
appointment, has withdrawn his
name from consideration as a legal
aide to the Secretary of War, an ap-
pointment which does not require
Senate confirmation. In its search
for lawyers with experience in draft
ing legal documents of the type re-
quired by defense contracts, the War
Department asked Dean James M.
Lands of the Harvard Law School
for suggestions. Because of his ex-
perience as corporation counsel of
Boston and his known professional
abilities, Dean Lands recommended
Mr.. Parkman with several other
willingness to accept the War De-
partment post, Mr.. Parkman, on
learning of the protests, has now
withdrawn his name, giving as his
reason a desire not to be the cause
of a disagreement between the de-
partment and Senator Walsh.
A former president of the Ameri-
can Legislators Association and a
former member of the MasSachu-
setts Senate and the Boston City
Council, Mr.. Parkman, in 1888 was
appointed corporation counsel of
Boston by Mayor Maurice J. Tobin,
Democrat. Mr.. Parkman was the
unsuccessful candidate of the Re-
publican party against Senator Walsh
in the November elections In addi-
ton to Senator Walsh, William H.
Burke, chairman of the MasSachu-
SettS Democratic State Committee,
also protested his selection as a legal
aide to the War Department, charg-
ing that Mr. Parkman had violent
ly" criticized both the adminiStra-
tion and Senator Walsh during the
campaign. These protests against
the appointment of Mr.. Parkman
thus appear to be based on the fact
that he was the Republican candi-
date for the Senate in the 1910 cam
paign.
To date the rearmament program
has been notably free from partisan
politics, but unless those in charge
continue to be free to enlist the help
of specialists, without regard to
their political affiliations, the admin
istration will be handicapped in its
efforts to provide the country with
an adequate national defense. For
this reason the protests against the
appointment of Mr. Parkman can
only be construed as evidence that
exceedingly narrow political consid-
erations were put ahead of the ma
tional welfare
Evening star., 1940-12-14
THIS AND THAT
BIZ Charles Z. Trdce1oell.
winter. One of these hereabouts is Yves.

winter. One Of these hereabouts is Wes-
ley Heights.
This column has had reports recently
from points in nearby Maryland and
nearby Virginia of many bluebirds seen.
A report from Maryland not far from
the District line tells of bluebirds occu-
pying, as shelter, bluebird houses put up
for nesting.
There is no reason why the birds should
not have enough sense to come in out of
the worst of the weather. bird must
sleep some place; it would be wise for
bluebird to go into house, rather than
spend the night in the cold and sleet or
snow perched out on an open limb.
1t would seem, therefore, to be a good
thing to put up bluebird houses now,
instead Of waiting until February, the
usual time. migrating bluebirds come
to Washington very early in March. The
only pair we ever had came on March
Is, inspected house for the day, then
flew away never to reappearD
II sat down for few minutes to en-
Joy the coming of the dawn"
Very few persons have enough sense
to do this Partly it is because they are
not up early enough, partly because they
will not take time out.
The world is in such rush that most
of us think we must rush, too, to keep
up with it. Often it is too late before
We realize that much of the worlds rush.
ing isn't worth while trying to keep up
with
Maybe the backWoods characters who
"just set" are wiser than we are in
clined to believe them. They somehow
have known all along that rushing
around unless for a real and good pur-
pose. is mostly time wasted.
Time out, by window, watching the
dawn, ought to do good deal for any
one in helping restore original sanity.
Along with original sin there is, we
believe. original sanity, too.
1t is the sanity of dawn, of sunset, of
fresh air, of sunshine, of green grass,
Of beautiful birds, of good music, of
wholesome food, of honest friendship
and decent thoughts.
In recent days the world has forgotten
these things in the mad rush to respond
to the primitive evils in the blood of men.
There is primitive sanity, an origi-
nal sanity, which remains for a moment
in the worlds life in the background of
group action
1t is up to the individual then, as long
as he may, to keep true to this original
sanity, and not permit himself to be
stampeded into something else
Christmas is the best time to sit by the
window and think.
And by far the best time of the day
is at dawn, when the little personal
world is mostly still, both inside and
outside the house.
There at the feeding station, in the
dimmest light, is the faithful cardinal,
first Of the birds. 1t is a happy thought
to know that one has already thought Of
him and provided for him.
Evening star., 1940-12-14

the course of the next five years. If that
is to be our policy, wish to register a
protest. The experience of the past 25
years obviously has taught us nothing
for We continue to cruelty mankind upon
the Gross of Gold
What degree of intelligence or sanity
is there in policy which would barter
the products of our farms and factories,
true and genuine wealth, for unproduc-
tive and sterile gold which, upon recep-
ton, We proceed to entomb in the hills
of Kentucky? AS consequence of such
policy there would be an increase in
our already staggering debt of $780,
100000 bearing interest and an equal
amount of gold bullion would lay idle
and useless in the vaults at Fort Knox
One might properly ask who would ben
eft by such a course? The undeniable
fact is that there would be a special and
select clique of beneficiaries, namely, the
flnanciers who would be holding the gold
certificates against the newly acquired
gold and who subsequently would de-
posit them at the Treasury of the United
States as security for Federal Reserve
notes.
1t seems to me that the more rational
approach to this problem, assuming that
the Congress agrees to the extension of
credit to England, would be to demand
of Great Britain concession to us of
more practical and strategic value,
namely, that she cede Internationally to
the United States an equivalent. portion
of her extensive territory in the West
ern Hemisphere and thus by so doing,
reinforce our defense line immeasurably.
With the United States in possession
OF 10 per cent of the worlds supply of
gold, no nation in Europe today is finan.
cially able to honor foreign obligations
in gold and any pretense of doing so
amounts to unadulterated fraud. Do we
forget that within the past decade, when
the United States was holding only 40
per cent of the worlds gold. practically
every nation of Europe defaulted its debt
to us on the pretext that their gold was
needed to support domestic currencies?
I trust that Congress will resolve this
question in the light of past experience.
A resolute Congress will demand of Great
Britain not empty promises, but some
form of tangible security commensurate
with the aid extended and thus merit
the appreciation of the American people
JAMES j. HINES.
Evening star., 1940-12-14
RuiIroud Loans

The announcement by Federal
Loan Administrator Jesse H. Jones
that the Reconstruction Finance
Corporation is contemplating a re-
duction in the loan rate to railroads
ION thoroughly sound obligations" is
an encouraging development in the
Comeback" efforts Of the carriers.
The railroads owe the R. F. C. ap-
proximately $470,0O0,o0O, and much
of this indebtedness bears the four
per cent rate in which the cut is
proposed. Mr.. Jones did not indicate
the extent to which these charges
might be lowered in forecasting this
action before the Association of Life
Insurance Presidents, but it is evil
dent that almost any reduction would
mean an appreciable saving.
The R. F. c. has been of material
assistance to the railroads in the
difficult period of adjustment
through which they have been pass
ing in the decade during which grow
ing competition from other transpor-
tation agencies, coupled with the
slump in business generally. all but
wrecked the industry. Federal loans
have approximated s780,00O,OO and
in many instances have strengthened
tottering financial structures by en-
abling recipients to reduce their fixed
charges through refinancing funded
debt at a lower rate of interest. The
R. F. C. also is credited with taking
the lead in bringing down the rates
on equipment loans, which it is now
possible to obtain at much less cost
than other borrowings. Only re-
Gently, the Interstate Commerce
Commission, which requires that
such loans, a protected class, be made
by competitive bid, approved two
which were negotiated at slightly
more than one per cent through pri-
vate channels.
Mr.. Jones is moved to cut the rates
to the railroads because he consid-
ers their loans good, and the record
bears out that appraisal. Even in
their distress, the carriers as whole
have paid back nearly forty per cent
of their obligations, and those lines
which are in bankruptcy have dis
charged about a third of their in
debtedneSS to the R F. C..
AS the loan administrator points
out, the railroads are necessary, and
if the Government must aid them
a course that is ineScapable under
existing conditions-one way, if not
the best way of doing so without cost
to the taxpayer, is by furnishing
credit at terms that do not impose a
burden.
Evening star., 1940-12-14
Iron-SteeI Embargo

American sources of war supplies
are gradually being barred to those
nations whose activities are inimical
to the United States and the demo-
cratic principles for which it stands.
This is indeed heartening develop
ment to those who long have argued
for the closing of war material mar
kets to all who are engaged in
aggression, open or covert. The
latest embargo proclamation by Pres
ident Roosevelt, limiting to usual or
pre-war exports shipments of a
lengthy list of iron and steel products
to all nations but those of the British
Empire and the Western Hemisphere,
is a logical step forward in this
program.
There can be no quibbling with the
explanation by the White House that
this move is made in the interest Of
national defense. 1t is necessary for
the United States right now not only
to preserve for American production
the highly specialized alloys which
are named in the embargo statement,
but also to divert into channels OF
production for our friend in this
war - Britain everything which
might under ordinary circumstances
60 to hostile nations.
It is well that this measure falls
heavily upon Japan. Without doubt
there was a desire by this Govern
ment to withdraw from Japan the
right to buy American supplies in
quantities which would feed her war
on China-and on all Occidental
Interests in the Far East. Unlike
cotton and petroleum and some other
products of which the United States
is not the sole producer, Japan's iron
and steel imports have been drawn
chiefly from the United States, par
ticularly since the war in Europe
removed Britain and Germany from
Evening star., 1940-12-14
"WARRENTON, Va.

"Dear sir:
For two years at Christmastime we
have enjoyed beautiful sight.
I'VE buy our decorations from the peo-
pie who bring them in from the country
from the mountains, laurel, white pine
branches, spice berry and running pine;
from the Tidewater section, holly, mis-
tletoe and crows foot.
Two years ago our wreaths were en-
tirely of holly, full of berries.
"I had bought red ribbon for the bows,
but in the rush it was lost. So the
wreaths went up without.
Christmas morning, up before the rest
down for few minutes to enjoy the COM
ing of the dawn.
Suddenly I heard a small sound at
the window.
ut was mockingbird eating the ber-
ries. He flew from wreath to wreath.
"Since that time we have not used the
red ribbon, as I believe it keeps them
away.
at Is a pleasing experience to see
the mockingbird come and go.
1--WE enjoy This and That and thank
you for the interest it brings.
Sincerely yours, S. S. T."
Persons who feed the birds will be
interested in this idea of leaving off the
red ribbon.
Wreaths at Christmas without the
Haunting red bow might seem odd to
some Indeed, many think the ribbon by
far the prettiest part of the wreaths. But
persons interested in birds will think
otherwise, especially If the wreaths with
out them will attract birds right to the
windows.
The wreaths must be genuine holly, of
course, with real holly berries, not these
glass limitations so extensively used.
Probably other birds would be attract
ed, too 1t is said that nearly so species
of birds eat holly berries. These include
the mockingbird. bluebird cedar wax
wing. robin, flicker and hermit thrush.
Holly wreaths-without red ribbons
might be tried by all those persons who
have called this column for ways and
means of attracting bluebirds.
1t would appear certain that there are
more bluebirds in this vicinity this win
ter than during any winter of the past
10 years.
Bird lovers are more likely to have
bluebirds II they live in the woods, or at
least close to extensive paintings of young
trees.
There is no mystery about attracting
this beauty, if it is present.
It simply comes.
1t likes various berries, and these are
found in dense growths of young trees
and shrubs particularly those which bear
berries.
| There seem to be certain sections where
bluebirds are more likely to stay in the
Evening star., 1940-12-14
Red Letter Testament
An Ideal Christmas Book

The Red Letter Edition of the New
Testament offers a suggestion for the
Sunday school teacher who wants to give
her class something inexpensive yet fit-
ting-in fact, it is a most appropriate
remembrance for any one who reads the
Scriptures. The words of the Saviour
are printed in red, but the exclusive fea-
ture is the addition of interesting his
torical facts, tables and references which
will help the student to enjoy the text.
This unusual volume contains 254 pages
printed on thin Bible paper and is bound
in flexible black cover. To secure your
copy inclose 20 cents in coin, wrapped
in this clipping, and mail to The Star
Information Bureau.
Name
Street
City
State
Evening star., 1940-12-14

the list of exporting nations. If the
United States cuts off all exports of
such materials as cotton and oil to
Japan, there are other sources more
or less open to Nippon. But each
time the American Government cuts
down on the shipments to Japan of
such products as iron, steel, machin-
cry and tools, it is striking a serious
blow at Japan's war machine-blows
which can--and Should-be con-
tinued as long as Toxic persists in
policy of aggression.
Evening star., 1940-12-14
Advocates Tangible Security
From Britain.

To the Editor Of The Star:
1t is quite apparent now that the issue
of whether or not to extend financial
aid to Great Britain in her hour of dire
distress will confront the Congress OF
the United States. Perhaps it may be
the most momentous question to be pre-
sented to our Congress for decision in
decade, exceeded in significance only by
the paramount issue of declaration
of war.
Let us assume that the method by
which we propose to assist England
financially will follow the suggestion at
tributed to Mariner Eccles of the Fed
eral Reserve Board that the Government
issue bonds to the extent of $2,500, ,000, 900
to raise the necessary funds. To secure
this loan of $2,5O0, 900 900, 1t is proposed
that the United States take mortgage
on al gold produced In Great Britain In
Evening star., 1940-12-14
the decision Of the war"

tne decision OF the war"
1t would be premature to suggest
that Italy's disasters in Africa and
Albania foreshadow her early COL
lapse or withdrawal from the war.
But Britain'S feat in retaking the
Egyptian coast and Greece's repulse
of the Fascist invasion between them
have dealt blow to Italy's hopes
and plans, from which she will not
speedily recover. The campaign in
the Mediterranean area gives every
indication of having reached a de-
cisive turn, with incalculable effect
on the whole war situation. Warm
ingS in Rome that defeatists and
hoarders may soon face rough han
ding by Fascist strong-arm squads
are straws showing how the wind is
blowing within II Duce's citadel.
Evening star., 1940-12-14

Frederick County, Virginia, is to
cut down many thousands Of un-
profitable apple trees under a Fed
eral sponsored program of marginal
tree cutting" We can consider that
their product will have gone to feed
those hogs that were not raised.
Evening star., 1940-12-14
Favors Declaration of War
Before 1t Is Too Late,

To the Editor Of The Star:
Surely by this time we must be aware
of all the implications of Nal victory.
Germany herself is furnishing us with
all the information we need To hesi-
tate any longer is to be stupidity blind
Therefore, our only sensible course of
action is to declare a state of war with
the Third Reich. Congress has probably
hesitated to move in that direction be-
cause it has been led to believe, through
the vigorous efforts of the pacifist and
subversive minorities, that such
declaration would be against the wishes
of the majority of Americans. But such
is not the case any longer. The time to
act Is now. To delay much longer may
be fatal. JAS. GARLAND EVANS.
Evening star., 1940-12-14

1t is said that twenty-five per cent
of Americans select motor vacation
trips on the advice of friends. There
upon, in many cases, the latter be-
come former friends.
Evening star., 1940-12-14
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Evening star., 1940-12-14

The Italians have proudly called
the Mediterranean Mare Nostrum."
Wonder if they think Of that title
when they try even to get across It?
Evening star., 1940-12-14

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O. What is Paraguay tea?-W. S. T.
A. Paraguay tea or yerba mate is made
from the leaves of species of holly
found in Brazil and Paraguay.
Evening star., 1940-12-14

@. How many Americans received the
Victoria Cross for service in the World
War?-R. S. L.
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lean soldiers.
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-07-13

teams will compete in a dairy foods
contests.
a citizenship ceremony will be
held on Thursday morning.
L. R.. Harrill, state All club ieaS-
,er, and Miss Frances MacGregor, as
sistant state leader, are co-directorS
OF the Snort Course.
II there are any Home DemonStra-
ton club women in the county who
are planning to attend Farm and
Home Week, you should get in touch
with Mrs. Plummer at once 10 make
arrangements for travel, registra-
ton, etc. So far three women have
said they were going.
We started making mattresses
again on Thursday Of this week,
making seren on Thursday and six
on Friday. So far as we know now,
we will continue the project on
through the summer. If there are
other eligible families in the county
who have not placed their applica-
tons they should do SO at once be-
cause the time for making applica-
tons is limited.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-07-13
Funeral At
4P. NJ. Sunday
For Mrs. Rose

Funeral services will be held N".
Holy lnnOcents Episcopal chiuru T.
4 o'clock tomorrow aitCrnu"u !"
Mrs. Martha Leah Perry Rose I'll.
wife of George A. Rose, 81. ana H.
torment will follow in Eh"'@
cemetery. Bishop Edwin A. P"ao.
of the Episcopal Diocese Of H"..
Carolina. will be in charge
Mrs. Rose died suddenly il e."
family home on North Garuct. .'''
Friday afternoon of a heart .'...
She had suffered from hc'.' r.-
mcnt for about a year. but l'"'' ~.
appeared to be much inpro"'a. II.
death came as a shUCI. to tn 'a..
and the community.
Mrs. Rose is survived by he. .-
band, three SONS, two daughl'a
eral nieccS and ncphCWS. and . .".
brother. She had been mra". .
Holy Innoccnts Episcopal r.....
about fifty years, since She had ...
a resident Of Henderson. at
active in its affair, and mt"ln .'4 .
social welfare work in Gr"'H
the community and ClSCWho0 8.
was Il native Of Franklin count. ".
ing been born at the Inc"-il.
near LOuiSburg August %. 80. 81.
family was among the most t...
ncnt in Franklin county for @.''.
tons, and the Roses have I". ...
years been among the first '...'
Of Henderson and Vance Cpu'',.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-07-13
AUTO RACE LANDS
TWO IN HOOSEGOW

An automobile race down Davis
street ended in a wreck and careless
and reckless driving charges against
the drivers
The charges were heard at today's
session of city court before Mayor
Henry T. Powell, with stiff sentences
handed out to the racers.
, John Fogg, Negro, driver of one Of
the cars, drew 90 days on the roads,
suspended upon payment of fine of
$40 ard costs and his drivers license
revoked for one year.
Orange Williams, Negro. driver of
the other car. drew 80 days on the
roads, suspended upon payment of
SO and costs, and his license was re-
vOked for one year.
Each of the defendants must not
violate the motor vehicle laws with
in the next two years
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-07-13

At present we have Is boys and
girls in Vance County who arc plan
ming to attend the annual All Short
Course at State College beginning
July %. Some of these boys and
girls will pay their own way, others
have won scholarships. They will
spend a week at the college in study
and recreation and in receiving in
SEPARATION 10 bring back home 10 their
local clubs.
Among the speakers they will hear
during the week are: Governor Clyde
R. Hoey, Dr.. Clarence Poe, edition
of the Progressive Farmer; Dr.. W.
G.. Jackson, administrative dean OF
the Woman's College OF the Univer-
sity of North Carolina, Greensboro;
and Salon Rick, young foreign
born American citizen who is known
as the Syrian Yankee"
The five days Of CuLc1tion and
fun will cost each club member $3.50,
which will include registration fees,
a room in college dcrmItory. and
all meals in the college cafeteria.
The annual state All health con-
test, eliminating in the browning
of the King and Queen of Health in
colorful ceremonies, will DC one OF
the features of the program. Three
dairy contests will be held, with the
winning teams in each receiving a
free trip to the National Dairy ShoW
to be held in Pennsylvania in Octob-
er. County teams Of boys will COM
pete in dairy production and dairy
cattle judging contests, and girls