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Evening star., 1940-08-18
Sufer Streets

Washington has seen, within the
summer season, a tragic decline in
safety as compared with the record
made during the first few months of
1910. At one time, early in April,
the number of traffic deaths .his
year was only slightly more than
half as many as for the same period
OF 1889, Today the count stands at
forty-four as compared with fifty
three, a decrease, but not enough.
In spite of the failure to make
greater improvement, however the
Capital at the end of June ranked
fifth among all the large cities in
percentage of decreases for the first
half Of the year
1t is this condition which makes
important the campaign planned
under sponsorship of the Traffic I'd
visory Council and financed by
fund of $4,000, to which the w. P. A.
is contributing $4,000. Designed to
foster the element of the three
Els of safety" in which public CO.
operation is most effective educa-
ton, the drive will include the use
Of newspaper publicity, posters, safe
ty films and radio. 1t will stress pos
sibilities for preventing accidents
through greater care in walking and
driving with direct appeals for in
creased responsibility and care
While great stress in all of Wash
ington's efforts to increase the safety
OF its streets rightly has been
placed on accidents involving death,
these are but a small proportion of
all accidents, many more involving
permanent or temporary personal
injury and tremendous personal
economic loss through incapacity
and incidental expenses.
1t likewise should be borne in mind
that there are two types of preven-
ton. First and foremost, as Is the
aim of the forthcoming campaign, is
the prevention of accidents through
safer methods of using the streets.
This is the prime goal of all such
efforts. But the second is just as
important once an accident has oc-
CURED. This is the prevention OF
more serious injury or death through
a knowledge of the fundamentals Of
first aid, particularly as regards it's
limitations. 1t has been claimed,
although definite statistics naturally
cannot be obtained, that approx
imately sixty per cent of all victims
of traffic accidents might have been
saved but for improper care at the
scene of the accident or en- route to
a hospital. 1t is definitely known
that in a preponderance of these
cases shock, which might be reduced,
is the immediate cause of death.
In this respect the efforts of the
Red Cross to popularize the basic
principles Of first aid form a power
full supplement to other preventive
campaigns Of the community.
Evening star., 1940-08-18
THAT WHICH ENDURES
By the Right Rsu James E. Freeman D. d. L. d. D. c. L.
Bishop of Washington.
A letter from a high. minded, deeply

reflective man contains the following:
From time to time during the past 25
years, as could afford to, have added
to a small stone-and- brick house which
built on a country road in small New
England town. I built that home with
the hope of finding security and content
ment there for my family later In life,
just as millions Of other Americans have
been building for that purpose in one
way or another. Today that hope is gone
for years to come" He then goes on to
say that the new conditions that have
been forced upon us will effect ultimately
a new cohesion and strength to the
American people"
The letter throughout is an eloquent
expression Of one mans deep reflection.
AS we read it we were moved to wonder
whether all that he says about his disap-
pointed hopes was true. Can we believe,
despite all changes that, what we have
built is to suffer impairment and possible
disintegration? True, we have built
much, and SOME of the things we have
built are not sufficiently strong to stand
the shocks Of time. Let us. despite all
our fears, believe that much we have
built is to endure. 1t were well in our
reflections to consider the kind of foun-
dations upon which we have builded. 1t
is not so much the material things we
have created that constitute our security.
Goldsmiths lines are pertinent:
Ill fares the land, to fastening ills
prey,
Where wealth accumulates and men
decay"
It is reasonable to ask whether we have
given too much heed to material values
and stressed too greatly what we have
created in the way Of buildings and
mechanisms. Thesehave their place and
serve important ends, but they are not
the enduring values. That Augustus
found Rome brick, and left 1t marble"
did not insure its permanence. The en-
pire builders had their day and ceased
Evening star., 1940-08-18
to be. Every man consistently seeks to

create something that shall stand and
give shelter to himself and his children
after him., Greater than shelter and
more enduring than material possessions
is what is accumulated in the way Of
moral values. To transmit to those who
are to come after us the strong qualities
of blameless life means to insure to
society and the state elements that guar
antee permanence. The great Master
asked: rs not the life more than meat
and the body than raiment?" Above all
other values He gave distinction to the
real and essential elements that consti-
tute character; these were enduring, all
else ephemeral and perishing. st. Paul
thus compares the values of life: THE
things that are seen are temporal; the
things that are not seen are eternal" In
lofty vein the poet writes:
Build thee more stately mansions, o
my soul,
While the swift seasons roll"
Out of all the strange and tragic hap
penings of our time are We getting a
new cohesion and strength" that kind
of strength that can sustain and fortify
us when what we have of material things
suffers impairment and loss? 1t is con-
sistent that we should build our house
with view to finding security and con-
tentment" in the later years Of life.
Every man seeks to do this, but it is not
enough. What we build Of character,
what we have of moral worth in our
selves and in our children, this will stand
in the face of adversely and tragedy.
Robert E. Lee, shorn of distinctions and
honors was greater in defeat than he was
when the commander of an army. His
strength was "as the strength Of ten,
because his heart was pure The lofti-
ness of his moral character gave him dis
tinction greater than that which honors,
wealth or the acquisition Of material
things could give. More than a house
that lasts is Christian character. 1t sur
wives disasters and triumphs even at the
grave.
Evening star., 1940-08-18
A Drive for Jobs

In the successful Unemployment
drive of its Job Mobilization Com
mittee, which has found work for
10000 unemployed men and women,
and stimulated an estimated $780,
100000 in new business, Pennsyl-
vania has set an example that other
states profitably could emulate,
Headed by Walter D. Fuller, Phil
adelphia publisher, the committee
mobilized more than 10000 volUn-
teers in a campaign for more jobs
in individual communities. It's ef-
fort has netted handsome divi-
dend. During the five and a half
months of the campaign, Pennsyl-
vania relief rolls were reduced by
$4,000 persons, and the States
monthly relief bill dropped $l,5O0,OO0.
Success of the drive seems in large
part due to the fact that its sup
rort came from the grass roots"
Like people in other states, Pennsyl-
vanians generally, during the de-
preston decade, complacently have
accepted the burden Of large and
increasing relief load, the committee
pointed out in its report. But when
the problem was made local and ap-
proachable, Pennsylvanians not only
produced the humane result of
transferring thousands of families
back to private payrolls, but at
cost so low as to be surprising even
to themselves" New jobs were found
at maximum cost of 81 each.
That a cooperative campaign,
non-partisan in character, can pro-
duce jobs for the unemployed, and
develop new business thus has been
demonstrated convincingly by the
Pennsylvania committee. What is
needed, in every state and commu-
nifty, is a similar determination to find
new jobs, thus reducing the public
relief rolls and tightening the bur-
den on the taxpayers.
The defense program, during the
next twelve months, will create hun
dreds OF thousands of new jobs. For
plant expansion and new equipment,
American industry, in filling govern
ment orders, will spend several bill
lion dollars in the next year or SO.
BY raising the general level Of busi-
ness activity, and increasing ma
tional income, rearmament also will
result in much indirect employment.
In view of the vast expenditures
which the Federal Government now
is making to build for the United
States total defense, the country
has the right to expect, in the near
future, substantial cut in appro-
priations for public relief A re-
duction in the Nations relief bill
will be speeded, if the people of other
states, like those of Pennsylvania,
make real effort to find work for
the unemployed.
Evening star., 1940-08-18
Mr.. RockefeIIer's Task

Now more than ever before it is
essential that there should exist
closer fellowship between the United
States and the Latin American ma
tions below the Rio Grande. 1t is
no secret that there has been i'll
feeling toward the Colossus of the
North" in times past. Nor can it be
denied that this feeling has been
reciprocated on occasion. That this
discomfort has been nurtured by
European propagandists, intent on
dominating South American trade
and gaining control of the rich natu-
raj resources of the great continent
to the south, has been a matter for
real concern by this Government and
by private interests in recent years.
With the outbreak of hostilities in
conducted an intensive drive to
capitalize on the undercurrent of
jealousieS and of misunderstanding
that long has disturbed relations be-
tween North and South America.
Nazi "kultur" has been hurled across
the South Atlantic in Short-wave
broadcasts designed to WOO the
LatinS from democratic way of life
and toward totalitarian view of
things. Fifth column inflltration has
been apparent in many Of the re-
publics.
The rising threat of European
aggression has served to jolt the
whole Western Hemisphere into a
realization Of the folly Of disunity
and i'll will. A common peril con-
fronts all of the republics on this
side of the Atlantic, and at Panama
and at Havana they have taken steps
to cast aside past grievances and to
work together for mutual self-pro-
lection. 1t is in this critical period
of readjustinent of hemisphere af-
fairs that President Roosevelt wisely
has created, as part of the National
Defense Commission, post of CO.
ordinator of commercial and cultural
relations among the American re-
publics. He has appointed to this
Office Nelson A. Rockefeller, Of the
famous New York family, who has
had important business connections
in South America and who has many
friends there in official and private
circles. Mr.. Rockefeller will work in
cooperation with the State Depart
ment and will serve as chairman OF
the Interdepartmental Committee on
Inter-American Affairs. This move
should strengthen materially Secre-
tary OF State Hull's drive for i'm
proved trade relations with South
America to Offset European economic
penetration. Mr.. Rockefeller's job Is
beset with many difficulties, but if
he overcomes only few of them his
appointment will have been fully
justified.
Evening star., 1940-08-18
Trinidad


From time to time since Septem-
Der last there has been discussion of
the feasibility of an arrangement
with Great Britain whereby the
United States might establish a de-
fense outpost for the Panama Canal
on the island of Trinidad Nothing
thus far has been decided, yet the
matter is important to both nations
and will not be neglected by either.
Meanwhile, Americans in general
may be interested to know more of
colony and its traditions.
The isle, second to Jamaica in size
and most southerly of the British
West Indies, was discovered by
Christopher Columbus on July 81,
1893. 1t was claimed by him for Spain
and held for the crowns of CASTLE
and Aragon until taken by the Eng
lish in 1897. But the Spanish capital,
the town of San Jose de Cruna, never
at any moment during those three
centuries was altogether secure. The
settlement was raided by Sir Walter
Raleigh in 1895, by the Dutch in
1910 and 1877, by the French in 1890.
For these and other reasons it is not
remarkable that the population is
various in racial character. Old Brit
ish, Dutch, French, Spanish and Por-
tuguese strains still persist, "but by
far the greater part Of the inhabi-
tants are native West Indians of
African descent" Hindu and Chinese.
All the wandering peoples have fused
in the folk stocks of Trinidad.
The explanation of course, is easy.
1t happens that the island is pro-
vided with natural treasures which
are vastly attractive to capital and
labor. OF the number the famous
Pitch Lake OF La Brea near the Gulf
of Paria is one. Raleigh, searching
for gold and silver with which to
please his royal patron, visited the
asphalt sea but was too early to
profit by his knowledge Of it. Doubt
less he also saw evidence of the ex-
istence of great deposits of petrol
cum. then useless, now precious be-
yond the worth Of ordinary metals.
An index to the economic value Of
the place may be found in the fact
that exports reached thirty-six mil
lion dollars in 1880.
It is, however, for hemisphere Sc
curity that the Isle currently is ap-
praised. One of the Lesser Antilles,
af1liated in geography and in world
politics with Puerto Rico, the Virgin
Islands, the Leewards and the Wind
wards, the Bahamas and Barbados,
Trinidad could not be permitted to
pass into the possession of any hos
tile power. The United States neces-
sarily must prevent any such trans
fer Of ownership. But Americans
realize that the islands half million
people have a preference which
equitably should be taken into ac-
count even in an hour Of compelling
emergency. The symbol Of the colony
is Britannia enthroned beside the
ocean, a sailing ship at her left hand
Evening star., 1940-08-18

boys up there would get hurt. too, some
times. The other fellow was bigger. He
got his leg cut of. He jumped on, too.
The people who are too wise or too old
to jump on have to wait, and We are tired
Of it down here
"A gentleman Of the Government
Printing ONCE sends with q batch of
signatures from that ONCE q note say
ing: I do not believe there are people in
any of the departments who appreciate
more fully the hindrance and loss Of
time due to grade crossings than they Of
the Government Printing ONCE"
Evening star., 1940-08-18

deceiving themselves and are try
ing to deceive the Nation. The fall
lacy of their doctrines must be ex-'
posed if American democracy is to
survive, and it is to this task that
Mr.. Willkie should and undoubtedly
will devote his fullest energies dur
ing the coming campaign.
Evening star., 1940-08-18

A recent query elected the state
ment that President Roosevelt's
favorite flowers include roses, dog
wood, gardenias and mountain laurel.
Where is gold thread" that charm
ing little plant Of the woods whose
roots, colored like the precious metal,
run so deep underground?
Evening star., 1940-08-18

and a spear in her right. Postage
stamp designs from 1851 onward
have testified to loyalty to the en-
pire which is not likely to change
for any reason short of annihilation.
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Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1940-11-21
Costume Jewelry
Sparkles Brightly

Have you seen the new jeweled
sleeve clips? You will yield to their
lure the moment you glimpse them.
They are as fetching an innovation
as has yet been devised. This gilt
tering jewelry piece is nothing more
or less than a huge clip that fastens
to the wrist of your long, close-fit-
ting sleeve. You can get matching
clips to wear at your neck or on
your lapel. Earrings too! Dazzling,
dangling types that are ever SO fiat
tering and important looking
Many necklaces are many-strand-
ed. Not only are gold and silver neck
laces showing this idea, but pearls
festooned in several ropes are the
newest.
Lots of coral, topaz and amber are
being worn as their colorings tune,
so beautifully with the autumn
browns, golden yelloWs and red tile
Woolens so fashionable this season.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1940-11-21

This is a season where glittering
sequins give sparkle to both day and
night fashions. Even the newest
jewelry CLEANS with sequins like
the attractive ensemble of necklace
and bracelet worn by the charming
glitter girl pictured. This young
woman is sequin-minded even to her
fngertips, for she uses a lumines-
cent polish that is the newest contri-
button to fngertip glamour. The idea
of matching the color of your finger
tip polish to the color of your &C.
cessories is becoming increasingly
popular. You will add allure to
your costume in black or dark col
ors if your fingertip polish radiates
the deep rich luminous red of Sc
quins.
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out of it. Indeed, it expressed sur
prise and pain and fright all togeth-
er. In a minute it became a howl
which was all pain and fright.
ooh, ooh, o-oh!" howled Bow
ser. Help! Help! Help! Oh-o-o-o,
oh-o-o-o!"
Farmer Browns Boy began to
run. What could have happened to
make Bowser howl like that? Some
thing had happened, that was sure.
Could he have tried to fight that
wolf and Old Man Coyote be having
the best of it?
''Poor old Bowser! He is in real
trouble of some sort and is calling
for me-" painted Farmer Browns
Boy. He was quite right Bowser
was in trouble.
OF. w. Burgess.-WNU Service.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1940-11-21
Pinafore Fashion

The pinafore fashion is gaining
momentum. Dresses with detach-
able or separate pinafores made of
velveteen or of satin play dual
role. The plain foundational dress
is transformed into dressy affair
under the magic Of pinafore of
matching or contrast fabric. It's an
easy way to dress to occasion at a
moments notice.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1940-11-21
BOWSER THE HOUND CRIES
FOR HELP

FARMER BROWNS BOY was
= very much excited. Yes, sir, he
was. You see, he never before had
set trap for wolf, and somehow
it seemed to him it would be a great
thing to catch Old Man Coyote. So
he was up very early that morning
to visit the trc ps he had set.
Il almost know I have got him."
said he, as he started forth with
his terrible gun over his shoulder.
Il know he was in his house when
l set those traps, and with a trap
hidden at each entrance he couldn't
possibly get out without stepping in
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1940-11-21

n Ga ACA O1VWA DVy UCSdu I'd run.
one. I think I'll have his skin made
into a mat for my room. Hello,
Bowser, old fellow! Shall we go
get him now?"
AS he spoke he stopped and I'M
chained Bowser the Hound. Bowser
shook himself, licked his masters
hand, and then started to trot ahead
on the way to the Green Meadows,
for he knew perfectly well where
they were going. It was just at
that very minute that there was a
frightened squawking and cackling
of the ducks and chickens in the
henshouse.
''Hello!" exclaimed Farmer
Browns Boy. Something is both
ering them. Wen have to see if
Mr.. Skunk or Reddy Fox is around"
With that he led the way in the
direction of the henhouse. Of
course, Bowser raced ahead and
disappeared around the corner of
the house. A second later his great
voice rolled out so excitedly that
Farmer Browns Boy knew he had
discovered something.
Sounds as if Bowser had found
a fresh fox track" muttered Farm
er Browns Boy, and began to run.
When he reached the henhouse and
turned the corner BoWser was al
ready well on his way to the Green
Meadows, and from the noise he
was making it was very clear that
he was following a fresh trail.
''Bow, WOW, WOW! Bow, WOW,
wow!" reared Bowser, and his mas
ter knew that meant, Come on!
come on! I've found a track!"
Bowser soon left Farmer Browns
Boy far behind, and his voice grew
fainter and fainter in the direction
of the far corner of the Green Mead
ows. Farmer Browns Boy tramped
along in the same direction for, you
know, it was there that he had set
his traps for Old Man Coyote. He
smiled as he listened to Bowser's
deep voice, for when he is following
a trail Bowser's voice is very mu-
steal and good to hear. It was full
Of excitement, was Bowser's voice,
the excitement Of the hunt. You
know, no one loves to hunt more
than does Bowser. And because he
loves the chase so, there is always a
note of JOY in his voice.
Farmer Browns Boy listened and
he smiled. Suddenly he stopped and
a queer expression came over his
face as he listened harder than ever.
Bowser's voice was faint because
he was SO far away, but it was loud
enough for Farmer Browns Boy to
notice that there was great diff
ference in it. All the joy was gone
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1940-11-21
WNU---4
Beauty and Sadness

Beauty and Sadness
Beauty and sadness always go
together. Nature thought Beauty
too rich to go forth upon the earth
without a meet alloy.-George
Macdonald.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1940-11-21

Haunts of Happiness
The haunts of happiness are va
ried, but I have more often found
her among little children, home
firesides, and country homes than
anywhere else.-Sydney Smith.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1940-11-21
LEATHER JACKETS REPAIRED
Worth the Grind

: It is the climb that puts on mus
Gle. Anything worth having is
never cheap. God has no bargain
counters for even His poor or
weak. 1t hurts to fall down, but
strengthens us to pick ourselves
up.-L. H. Talbot.