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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-25
Takes Issue With Landon
On Gold Cost.

To the Editor Of The Star:
Former Gov. Alfred M. Landon of Kan
sas, in a speech delivered at Sioux City,
Iowa, was reported in the press as saying
that if the United States Government
were to dispose of its vast gold hoard it
would presumably lose 5000, 900 900.
ing 'it cost the people s4o0, 900 900 year
in interest to maintain these $4,000, oO0,-
900 of gold bullion"
AS one who has studied economics in
some degree and who has taken pro-
found interest in New Deal monetary
policies these past seven years, with all
respect due Gov. Landon, desire to take
issue with him.
believe that Gov. Landon is laboring
under the all too common delusion that
our Government could dispose of this
gold if it so desired. When one takes
into consideration the indisputable fact
that the banks of the country hold
lien on every last ounce of gold in Ken
lucky, fail to understand how the Gov
eminent possibly could deal with this
gold in any manner whatsoever, except to
license its export Do not forget that the
banks of the country hold receipts in the
form of gold certificates which they list
as assets. Mariner Eccles of the Fed
eral Reserve Board has said that the
Government is powerless to use the gold
as long as the gold certificates are out
standing.
With reference to Gov. Landon's state
ment that the gold-buying policy is cost
ing the Government millions Of dollars
each year In interest, wish to state on
no less an authority than the Federal
Reserve Board that the purchase of gold
actually is costing the Treasury nothing
and not one cent Is borrowed to finance
the program. Reduced to simple terms
the process by which we acquire foreign
gold Is as follows: Cd The Treasury re-
ceives the gold at q United States assay
Office or mint and issues a check in pay
ment for it; co the check is deposited
by the seller Of the gold at his bank,
which gives him credit in his deposit
account; CD the bank deposits the check
In the Federal Reserve Bank and re-
ceives credit In its reserve account; "a
the Federal Reserve Bank charges the
check to the balances which the Treas
ury maintains with 1t; 60 finally, the
Treasury replenishes this balance by
crediting gold certificates to the Federal
Reserve Bank in exchange for deposit
credit. The gold certificates do not rep
resent borrowed money but are printed
and engraved by the Government
1t is not my purpose to defend the
gold-purchasing policy on its merits. for
I think that the wisdom of the program
is debatable. Though its objective is
commendable, the means employed seem
hardly practical. simply desire to cor
rect an impression, conveyed possibly
for political effect, which, in my honest
opinion, Is erroneous.
JAMES ]. HINES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-25
Credit for Britain

Az oAido oNcI WAlcAIl11lk IIdJOIlIy Oh
Americans who understand the
urgent necessity-in our own in
terest-of providing prompt and un-
stinted material assistance to the
British, any suggestion that this aid
should be discontinued when the re-
cipient no longer is able to pay cash
on the barrel head" will be summarily
rejected as patent absurdity.
Our motive in supplying the British
with planes, guns and the other i'm
plements of war Is not primarily
mercenary one. OF course, the manu-
facturers of this materiel quite prop
erly are interested in profits, and
the British, as long as they have re-
sources available for the purpose,
undoubtedly expect to pay for the
equipment they receive. But we
should never lose sight of our larger
objective in the extension Of aid to
Britain. Every gun and every plane
that is shipped across the Atlantic
is an investment in our own security,
and we would indeed have achieved
new heights Of folly should we dis
continue these shipments when Brit
aims cash resources are exhausted.
1t is one thing, however, to resolve
that we will not insist upon pay
ments in cash from the British after
their dollar resources have been used
up, and quite another to agree upon
precise method of making our COM
modities available to them should
the current financing arrangements
break down.
Repeal of the Johnson Act to per-
nit private loans to Britain Is being
suggested as one means Of extending
credit. Such action might have
limited usefulness, but 1t could hardly
prove a complete answer to the prob
lem. In the first place, there might
be difficulty in floating private loans
adequate to meet British needs and,
secondly, there would remain the
question of repayment. Britain, even
assuming an ultimate victory, Is
going to be exhausted financially
after the war, and her ability to
carry and repay large private debt
might be extremely doubtful.
Under the circumstances 1t would
seem desirable to seek some method
Of handling the matter Of extending
credit, should need arise, as a trans
action between governments. It has
been suggested in London that all
or some of the British West Indian
possessions be traded to this Gov
eminent for war supplies. From our
standpoint that would be a highly
satisfactory solution. and 1t would
make Britain's postwar financial
problems much easier Of solution.
But whatever method ultimately
may be decided upon, our all-im-
portant objective must be to main
tain the uninterrupted flow Of sup
plies to the British as long as they
are able to continue the fight-even
If it becomes necessary to send the
shipments as outright gifts. Our
policy throughout this war has been
shaped by the conviction that our
own security is contingent to a very
considerable extent on a British VIC
tory. Abandonment or slackening
of our efforts to insure that result
after the British have spent their
last dollar is prospect too fantastic
for serious consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-25
Tribute Paid
To Rev. DR.. Dudley.

To the Editor of The Star:
I would like to speak through your
columns in appreciation Of one Of Wash
ington's most beloved and outstanding
citizens who has 50 recently passed be-
yond LIES portals Rev. DR.. George Fiske
Dudley.
There are thousands of Washing
tonians, not only Episcopalians, but those
of all creeds and races, who are sad
dened by the death of this friend and
pastor who has meant so much to the
Columbia Heights citizens in the build
ing Of their spiritual life. His memory
will live long among us. Men who have
given so freely Of themselves do not die.
He brought light where there was dark
ness, he brought faith where there was
doubt, he brought hope where there was
despair. Truly, he walked in the foot
steps Of the Master.
So with praise for his ministry, ten
derness for personal kindnesses and
tears for his passing, we can only repeat:
Savior, in Thy gentle keeping, leave
we now Thy servant sleeping"
EsTELLE NIB. THOMPSON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-25

Ing new ground by calling into con-
ference eminent Psychologists, psy-.
chiatrists and sociologists to pool
their knowledge and develop q CO.
ordinated program Of fundamental
research which must precede any
real advance in CHRONOLOGY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-25
Opposes War With
Axis Powers.

To the Dditsr Of The Star:
Why should we declare war on the
axis powers, as advocated by M. M.
Jayne In recent letter to The Star?
Perhaps he stands to gain from such an
act! II so, can say he seems to hold
q cheap price on human lives.
AS long as we can stay over here
and supply the implements and not the
man power, we have lost very little and
gained much. England is fighting for
her home and freedom. We have no
quarrel with the axis. but as long as we
sympathize with England We can help
with the material necessary to carry on.
Let US remain "in America, for Amer
lea, and eternal peace and freedom
over here" I'D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-25
Thanks WiIlkie
For Public Reawakening.

For FuDnc HeaWakenm1.
To the Editor Of The Star:
As one who has been watching closely
governmental policies Of the past six
years, I am encouraged by the size Of
the minority vote in our recent elec-
tions. To me 1t is a shadow Of coming
events. It shows reawakening Of public
conscience and responsibility which
had begun to think were dead.
Gratefully, accord Mr.. Willkie credit
for arousing this sense Of individual
responsibility which is the bedrock Of
our form of government. His courage
and steadfastness brought hope to many
weighed down by . feeling that no
individual effort was worth anything.
lfillions were quiekened into action
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-25

by the example Of courage, by the de-
votion Of one citizen to his Republic,
the abode of almost the last free men
In the world.
Much can be done to bring back
public morality, Christianity and de-
votion to great principles in America.
We have made a beginning in the
campaign now ended. Only an alert,
intelligent public can consolidate and
further the great strides we have in
augurated.
Spiritually we, the minority, are
stronger in defeat than the forces Of
the victors.
MRS. EVA SHELTON TOMB.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-25
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the aortter, although the use of
pseudonym for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters with
q pteU to condensation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-25
Approves Liberal Writers
As CoIumnists.

Approves LfbernI WrfterS
As Columnists.
To the Editor Of The Star:
May express my sincere appreciation
of your policy Of admitting liberal writers
to your columns?
In fact, think you really should add
another columnist like Jay Franklin to
Offset David Lawrence and Gould Lin
coin, Just to balance the score.
You certainly can take a bow for print
ing Frederic william Wile's column. His
writings are fair and unpraudiced; he
has no axe to grind. enjoy reading his
column more than any other part Of your
paper. LIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-25
Are You Planning
A Christmas Purty?

II so, our booklet, PARTIES AND
GAMES, will be very helpful to you. I'll
includes suggestions for. trimming
party, how to decorate the house, novel
ways of distributing gifts and other ideas
for entertaining during the holiday seal
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the year. 1t will be treasured by ths|
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-25

@. In what year did Sarah Bernhard
last play in this country?-M. H. B.
A. The famous actress gave her last
performance in the United States in Oc-
tober, 1918. at B. r. Keiths Hippodroms
In Cleveland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-25

@. Is it correct TO drape an altar or a
speakers table with the American flag?
B. 3.
A. The United States flag should not
be draped over a speakers table, desk
or an altar.
Evening star., 1940-02-08
NG STAR, WASHINGTON, D G, THURSDAY

Mclean. association president,
stated that it would be unfair to
centrally located churches, schools
or theaters in that it would be difi1-
cult to provide the required land"
Liquor System Probe Favored.
The association requested the Dis
trict Commissioners to look into the
system of liquor distribution here.
While a House District subcommit-
tee is investigating the Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board, the associa-
ton directed their appeal to the
District Commissioners themselves
in an effort to improve the situation.
More attention should be given to
enforcement of regulations, the
association said, and to protection
Of schools and churches.
John P. Quinn's motion that the
association support the Board of
Library Trustees in their move for
an adequate central library was
approved by the association. 1t was
explained that a proposed branch
Evening star., 1940-02-08
Low-Rent Housinq,
Long-Term Bonds
To Be Offered Public
Three LocoI Authorities
Join in First Issue
To Beur Small Rute
BY NELSON M. SHEPARD.

The first issue of new series of
long-term bonds designed to enable
private capital to participate more
extensively in the financing of the
federally aided slum clearance and
low-rent housing program will be
offered for public sale on February
Is, the United States Housing
Authority revealed today.
The plan is an experiment, with
only three local housing authori-
ties joining in the first issue of
bonds which mature over a period
of is to 26 years. The participate
ing authorities and the amount of
bonds to be offered by each are
Syracuse, N. Y, 1898 900; Allentown,
Pa, $4,000, and st. Petersburg,
Fla, s104,000.
Interest Determining Factor.
These bonds will be awarded to
the bank or private investor bid
ding the lowest interest rate. Off
cials said, however, it is unlikely
that any bid will be accepted unless
the rate is at least per cent under
the going" interest rate charged
by the Government on its loans
Any other rate, it was pointed out,
would defeat the purpose of saving
the local authorities on the inter-
est they are now paying for Fed
eral loans, the rate being around
3l2 per cent.
The February move is the second
major step in arranging for private
capital to invest in the public hous-
ing program. The first was taken
last November when the District
Alley Dwelling Authority and 10
other local agencies Joined in the
issue of $50,000,000 in temporary
notes maturing in six months. A
second offering of $35,000,000 was
sold only recently.
Hopes to Save Millions.
"The proven success of these is
sues of short-term notes demon
strates that private capital, great
deal of which is now lying idle in
the banks, is eager to invest in
puUuC liOuollIS SO1loI1 uSViOii, 1Au
ministrator Nathan Straus said.
"On the basis of this participa-
ton, the United States Housing
Authority is now opening the doors
for long-term financing. In the
end, we hope that private capital
will be able to support the entire
program. This would result in the
saving of many millions of dollars
to local housing authorities in in
terest charges and what is equally
important it would help to put pri-
vate capital to work"
The short-term notes we're sold
at interest rates slightly below
per cent and in the case of the Sec
ond issue at 045 per cent. Over
long period. the interest rates will
be considerably higher, but after
consultation with various interested
groups, officials believe the new
bonds will sell at rate sufficient
to guarantee a considerable saving.
Local authorities may borrow
from the U. S. H. A. up to 80 per
cent of the development cost of
their housing projects. Thus, at
least 10 per cent of the cost must
be raised from other sources than
the Federal agency. The Govern
ment aids somewhat in financing
this local 10 per cent through an
nual contributions or subsidies which
also go toward bringing monthly
rentals within the reach of the low
est income families.
Evening star., 1940-02-08

new policy will be pursued in filling
important corps area commands.
1t is expected that in the more
vital spots of the Army's corps area
organization, generals will be named
instead of colonels, as heretofore.
The two Army officers involved
in the shift announced today are
we'll known in Washington. Both
have had tours of duty here. Gen.
Phillipson served with the budget
and legislative planning branch,
office of deputy chief of staff. from
July II, 1880, to August 5, 1885.
Evening star., 1940-02-08

library for Brookland, on a list for
future construction, could not be
built until after the new Central
Library was erected on it's site in
part of the Municipal Center.
Harry N. Stull, president of the
Federation of Citizens Associations,
told the association that "a COM
munity generally allows a few civic
minded citizens to push forward to
improve their section without any
help from those who want the i'm
provements." He added that the
Federation generally accomplishes
what It sets out to do. although
Evening star., 1940-02-08

Gen. Irving j.
Phillipson as
chief of staff Of
the I'd Corps S
Area. He sue
c e e ds Col.
Ulysses S. Grant,
d, who h a S
been assigned to
duty as division
engineer, the
Great Lakes Di-
vision, at Cleve-
land, Ohio.
1t is under
stood in Army
quarters today
that hereafter a
Evening star., 1940-02-08
Compulsory Building
Of Garages Opposed
By Brook|and Citizens
Plan Held Unfair
Because Of Shortage
Of Suitable Lund

The proposal to force owners OF
all apartment and assembly places
to provide garage space, which is
the subject of controversial hear
ing before the Zoning Commission
today, was strongly opposed last
night by the Brookland Citizens
Association.
Action was taken after Marvin M.
Evening star., 1940-02-08
General Replaces Colonel
As Corps Area Staff Chief

What is believed to be an impor-
tant change in War Department
procedure was revealed late yester-
day with the appointment of Brig.
Evening star., 1940-02-08

Know how to be q safe driver and
be the safest driver you know.
Evening star., 1940-02-08

sometimes taking devious way
around"
Advises Broad Viewpoint.
"Our organization represents most
of the citizens in the District and
therefore views on subjects might
conflict" he added. 1--WE try to con-
slider your situations from all sides" :"
A vote on the issue of reduction
In the Fire Department personnel
was deferred until next meeting.
The meeting was held in the
Brookland Masonic Hall.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-03-01
Trio Host At
Buffet Supper
PROspept sOss

Previous to the Girl Reserves
Formal, Saturday, February "a,
the Misses Jean McIver, Joyce
Cooper and Juanita Valley were
co-hostesses to a group of young
boys and girls at delightful buff
fet supper at the Cooper home,
1888 18th N.
The boys and girls danced and
carried on a social hour followed
by refreshments.
Present were the Misses Jean
McIver, Joyce Cooper and Juanita
Valley, hostesses; Marian Valley,
Florence and Edith Mary Brown,
all dressed for the occasion in
beautiful party frocks. Equally
dressed for the affair were the
Messrs. Jacques Chappell, Fred
Wingo, Winfield King, Felix Coo
per Jr., Art Harris, Carl Valley,
Gilbert Baker and Bill Tolles.
After the supper the boys and
girls attended the Formal at Col
Inns Field House.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-03-01
Seattle Social Notes
Capitol PRospeot 9Oss
Capitol e779

Mrs. Pearl White entertained
at her home Rev. and Mrs. L. X.
Haynes, Mrs. s. C. Winston and
Prof. L. L. McGruder with a de-
Hghtful luncheon after church SER
vices Sunday evening.
The senior choir of the First
A. M. E. church will sing two very
fine chorus Anthems Easter Sun
day morning; "Send Out Thy
Light" by Gounod, and Lord Vic
torious" by Mas Cagni. Sunday
evening the choir will sing "Cross
and Crown by Ashford and on
Good Friday night "The Crucifix-
ion" by Stainer.
Mr. and Mrs. A. j. Poole of Bre-
merton were visitors in Seattle
Saturday, Feb. "a.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Trellinger
of Salem. Oregon, were week end
visitors of their father, Gus Tro-
linger. They returned home Mon
day, Feb. 26.
Mrs. Margaret Ingram was hos
tess for the Alpha Kappa Alpha
Pledges club, Saturday afternoon,
Feb. "a. Plans were discussed for
social activities.
The club meets twice month.
Miss Theresa Hally will be hostess
for the next meeting.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-03-01
Yesterday
And Today

A constituent of Representative
Connery (democrat) of Massachu-
sets asked the requirements to
enter the Naval Medical Corpe.
The Secretary of Navy, Mr.. Edi-
son told the representative that he
would have to give information as
your social standing and racial
extraction"
Wrote Representative Connery
to Mr.. Edison: 81 cannot for a
moment understand what a doc
tors racial extraction has to do
with his competence or ability to
care for those who are in need
of medical attention. Also I am
at loss to understand what
doctors social standing has to do
with his qualifications for a place
on the staff of the Medical Corps.
In these days of high and intoler-
ant racial feeling I do not believe
that any representative of the u.
S. Navy, paid with funds appro-
priated by the Congress of the
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-03-01
Arts and Craft
Classes Open Now

The group of arts and crafts
classe snow operating throughout
the city under the sponsorship of
the Seattle Public Schools, assist
ed by the Works Project Admins
tration, are open to all persons 16
years of age or over.
Glasses may be found virtually
in every district of the city teach
ing such subjects as art needle
work, basketry, clay modelling, CO
lor and design, crocheting, knit
ting, lacquer painting, leather
work, pencil, charcoal, crayon and
pastel drawing, art pointing, pa
pier mache, Photographic oil col
oring, painting, carving and cast
ing plaster work, reed work, wood
novelties and rug making.
No charge is made for the in
struction and there is no red tape
connected with joining class.
Meeting times and locations of
classes may be had by telephon-
ing or writing the Adult Educa-
ton Department, 80 Dexter Ave.,
Alder 0900, local 70.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-03-01

Col. Charles Young (1865-1919)
who distinguished himself as a SOL
der in the Spanish-American war,
was a graduate of West Point mi
htary academy. When the United
States entered the World war, de-
spite his physical fitness and mill
tary genius, he was sidetracked
from going to France and instead
was sent to Africa where he died
Of fever in 1919.
One of the greatest soldiers the
world has known was Toussaint
L'Ouverture, who has been called
the BLACK Napoleon" He liber-
ated Haiti in a 10-year struggle
against the French, Spanish and
English, and laid the foundation
for the present republic. LOWER
ture was born in 1747 and died in
1903, the victim of a plot perpe-
trated by Napoleon.
Egbert Austin Bert" Williams
was one Of the worlds greatest
comedians, whose appearances in
Europe and America won him wide
acclaim. He has often been rated
as the worlds greatest comedian.
He was able to evoke laughter
from the most stolid.
Little is known about the life of
bred Scott, a Missouri slave who
sued for his freedom on the ground
that he had been carried to free
state. In 1857 the United States
Supreme Court handed down its
famous decision, stating that Scott
was not a citizen and could not
sue and that he could be taken
wherever his master chose. 1t is
believed that this decision did more
to hasten the Civil war than any
other single act.
George: What time is it?"
Wally: TITS late, George, you'd
better get started"
George: "All right, turn out the
lights"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-03-01
Welcome Avaits
Marian anderson

Let's join the calvacade at the
Civic Auditorium, Monday evening,
March II, when Seattle will be
signally honored by the fourth ap-
pearance of the most outstanding
singer of our time.
Mrs. Adeline B. Carlson Of the
Ladies' Musical Club says, Last
time we turned hundreds away be-
cause of the capacity of Music
Hail." Mrs. Carlson, in meeting
the great demand for seats, turned
to the great Civic Auditorium, at
the same time making the price
of admission within the reach of
all.
Race citizens of Seattle should
make this an epochal night, and
give the woman who Genius has
touched with the tip of her wing"
one of the heartiest receptions by
going back OF the stage and touch
ing the hand of the lady who has
brought us so much glory.
Much has been written about
Miss Anderson's gorgeous voice
and phenomenal successes but little
is known of her love for her mother
sisters and home" which is in
Philadelphia.