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Evening star., 1940-04-10
Zoo Maintenance

1A'iA q NSAAVoAy dso representatives
of the Senate and the House were
wrestling in conference over a bill
providing that the cost Of main
tanning the proposed National
Geological Park be divided evenly
between the District of Columbia
and the Federal Government. The
House favored making the District
pay half the cost of supporting the
new national institution, while the
Senate opposed the plan on the
ground that it was unfair to Wash
ington. House conferees insisted on
the District payment, however, and
when the conference finally reported
its inability to agree, the Senate re-
luctantly gave in after acrimonious
debate
The Fifty Years Ago in The Star"
column in last Sundays Star resur-
rected some of the arguments made
against the saddling of this burden
on the District. On April 3, 1890, The
Star, in commenting on the House
action, said: THE park is national,
the Smithsonian is put in charge of
it, gifts are received in the name of
the United States alone, but the
District has the privilege of paying
one-half Of the expenses" Although
the column did not mention it, it is
of interest to note that some days
later, in a futile eleventh-hour ef-
fort to prevent passage of the bill,
Senator John j. ingalls, of Kansas
declared: II do not think that I ever
knew of an illustration of more per-
feet tyranny than is evinced by that
provision (fifty-f fifty of this bill
- y The people of the District have
no representation on the board, no
connection with it's management,
no disposition whatever of the
finances which are to be disbursed
80 1t is to be great national in
stitution, and l protest in the name
of the people here against imposing
upon them this invidious and unjust
and unnecessary burden in addition
to what they already endure"
Arguments propounded then are
just as sound and just as ap-
plicable today. In fact, they are
even more forceful, because in the
half century that has passed since
establishment of the National 70
illogical Park, the Districts main
tenance share has risen from fifty
to nearly ninety per cent, while the
maintenance cost has increased
enormously in the development of
the Zoo as one of the worlds out
standing institutions of it's kind.
Zoo statistics show that nearly
four-f1fths Of the students who visit
the park are from outside the Dis
trict, that half of the automobiles
and buses are from the various States
and that scientists from all parts of
the country make use Of its facili-
ties in the study Of natural history.
The utter injustice of imposing upon
Washingtonians most of the cost of
operating this valuable and widely
popular national institution Is clearly
apparent, and that injustice is mag
nified by the reduction of the Federal
appropriation, the constant increase
Of the local tax burden and the in
adequacy Of the funds appropriated
for maintenance and development
Of the District.
Evening star., 1940-04-10
Letters to the Editor must
Dear the name and address OF
me tDrtter although the use o,
a pseudonyna for publication Is
permissible. Please be briefi

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beginning of infection and trouble.
In the fields of preventive dentistry
or medicine he has the ability and per-
ceptlon to recognize conditions that can
lead to future disorders and deterioration
of function.
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lege OF being not only consultant but
very real and necessary factor in the
healing art in its entirety.
ELLIOTT R. SMITH, D.. DIS.
April T.
Evening star., 1940-04-10
Wants Humane Heads
For Educational System.


In appointing Mr.. Archibald Mac
Leish, poet and scholar, as librarian CT
our great Congressional Library, Presi-
dent Roosevelt has done splendid deed
which can not be over praised. In this
dollar-and-cents age we too often lose
sight of the finer humanitarian things
OF life. Too many Of our institutions
are operated by accountants and rule-of-
thumb technicians.
1t is too bad that similar appointments
are not made in our public systems of
education. Too many of our school
administrators, supervisors and princi-
pals are nothing more than business.
men or politicians. They are not pro-
fessionally minded nor humanitarian,
With them the only thing that counts
Is smooth-running organization, and
this is achieved too often by fear-of.
God technique. Nearly every public
school teacher one meets is disgruntled,
nervous wreck, complaining bitterly
about pressure from above. Can't we
get rid of some Of this business efficiency
IN our educational system? We need
business efficiency, of course, but it
should not dominate our educational
philosophy.
We need more men of Mr.. Mac Leish's
type. Place such man at the head of
our educational system and supply him
with all the bookkeepers he needs. We
will be more than repaid by the benefits
which will emanate from the philosophy
OF such man. Our children will be
educated not as mere automatons, but
will be surrounded by more wholesome
environment of true scholarliness.
We have had too much of the me-
chanical. Give us more of the spiritual,
especially In our public systems Of educa-
ton. A. N. MALLOY.
Aprn ..
Evening star., 1940-04-10
Letters to the Editor
Commends Article by
Frederic William Vile,
10 the Editor Of The Star.

To the Editor Of The Star:
Frederic William Vile, with typical
clarity of thought, shows, in his recent
column on Peril of Nazi Victory" Just
what Herr Hitler really wants. Millions
of genuine Americans believe as does Mr..
Vile that we are only waiting for cour-
ageous and far-sighted leadership to act.
ERNEST CHARLES RICK.
April 7,
Evening star., 1940-04-10
April 4.
A Careful Driver Commends
Star Editorial,

To the Editor Of The Star:
Referring to your editorial Traffic
Deaths in the Sunday Star of April 7,
wish to express my appreciation of
your effort to reduce road accidents.
I have driven 100000 miles without
the slightest accident. I have never
even hit bumper, and have never been
stopped by an officer or asked to show
my driving permit. I use my brakes
instead of my horn, and 1 never over
take a car moving at Is miles per hour.
April g. RE. BUDDING;
Evening star., 1940-04-10

A.. The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication of all news dispatches
credited TO It or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein
herein also are reserved
Evening star., 1940-04-10

Entered as second-class matter post ONCE.
Washington D. c.
Evening star., 1940-04-10

we are confronted with master of this
earth, probably the greatest natural
genius the world has ever seen, who, in
his own words, is pulling down a world
and building a new one in its place" The
economic laws that served us in the past,
and which we, in our egotism and igno-
rance, consider to be absolutely sound
are being completely overthrown by this
giant, who is building new world order
based on natures laws rather than upon
mans. How can any one be so innocent
as to talk of building new world of law
and ORDER when a German victory
which, without our intervention is in
evitable-would put an end to all inter-
national law and order on the globe?
The fundamental error Of our intel
lectuals and statesmen, which leads
them into this totally unreanstic view
of the world situation, I am convinced
is their failure to comprehend the vital
significance Of law, and to realize that
the laws of the natural world and the
laws of the moral world are inexorable
and take precedence over all man-made
laws. They fail to recognize that in
Hitler there has arrived master of the
natural world, and that his mastery of
natures laws makes him the master of
all violators of these laws. They fail to
see that democracy, with its majority
rule, is q direct violation of natures
principle of leadership, and that peo-
pie, having conquered land by force
and having built up an economy utiliz-
ing resources taken in violation of moral
law, cannot expect to hold this land and
these resources by appeals to moral law.
It can only hold such gains by brute
forcs, and Il II u hopelessly outnum-
Evening star., 1940-04-10
Dentist Comments on
Star Editorial.

April Z.
Evening star., 1940-04-10

g. What city has the largest Episco-
rahan memhership?-J. H. @.
A. New York City leads with Protes-
tant Episcopalian membership of ial.2o5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
Marlborough Braun, Not Brains Of Texas Aggies
Maine Grid Coach Suddenly Quits
 After 20 Years

Orono, Me, Dec. 18-(UP)-The University of Maine was without a head football coach today after the resignation of Fred M. Brice. who held the post for 20 years though he never had played the game.
 Brice, one of six coaches in the nation to serve two decades at one college, announced his resignation yesterday. President Arthur A. Hauck said the resignation was un- expected as Brice had agreed two months ago to continue despite Maine's 194O record of one win and six defeats.
 Termed by Lou Little, Columbia coach, as lone of the greatest ofot- ball teachers in the game" Brice's Main teams won 81, lost 57 and tied nine. His elevens were noted for their precise huddle and "razzle- dazzle" style of play.
 He was credited with devising the triple pass from single wing form ation and introducing che spinner and hidden-ball plays to the east. He started his coaching career g years ago at Pinkerton Academy Derry, N. H.
 Brice said he planned to "get away from football entirely"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18

Talk about getting for with IOngshot took $8O against $0 night New
 oroz would knock Nathan ann nearly turned trick in the first cracked overland rights that dizzy reelng tired Nate connected with the Waterbury Americans football club asked at Eagles East Main street. tonight at for big meeting in connection with future plans the the The Sunday the Bridgeport according to and Confdante pipe Eure Holy which basketball home court has reOrgnized under Moose Krau with 10 schedule including Dartmouth Wlby craher taken off "A shifted night clerk caster at White Plains The decision booed for mnute Miller the greatest ovation The boys rematched in three weeks"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
Last Nights Fights

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 18.-- Nathan Mann, 19O 1-2, Hamden, de- cisioned Henry Moroz. 181 1-2. New York, (10); Al Sinibaldi, 183, Berlin. N. H., outpointed George Fitch, 181, New Haven, (8); Tommy Doyle, I'll. Fall River, Mass, drew with Tony Gillo, 168, New Haven, (8); Red Katz, 166, Waterbury, knocked out Billy Conklin, 16O, New Haven. (5).
 New York-Melio Bettina, 180 l-2, Beacon, N. Y., outpointed Solly Krieger, TIT. New York, (1O): Paul Klang, 161, New York, outpointed Ralph Tiovelli, 168 3-4, Poughkeep- sic, N, Y., (6l; Bobby Ruffn, 132 1-2, New York, outpointed Terry Young, 132 1-2, New York, (8); Ernie Vigh. 161. Newburgh, N. Y., stopped Gene Molnar, 154, New York, (8).
 White Plains, N. Y.-Julie Kogon, 134, New Haven, Conn. outpointed Julio Gonzalez, 135, Puerto Rico, (80: Bill Duffy, IA 3-4. Hartford. Conn, outpointed Neil Miller, 146, Wilkes Barre, Pa, (6).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
WILEY WINS IN GO WITH MER|DEN
Visitors Easy Victim Of Wildcat HoOpsters-Ka=
 lOsky Leads Scorers

Meriden High, once a power in central Connecticut high school bas- ketball circles. proved the easiest kind of opposition for Wilby's Wild cats who sauntered to it's second straight win 38 to "A last night in the first sports contest of athletic history between the two schools. Wilby led 12 6 at ha;f time, the visitors scoring two field goals in two periods.
 Billy Kalosky, who has changed his mind about quitting the team, was high scorer with 10 points, closely followed by Overton (Mr. Thirteen) and Roach with 8 while Reagan wound up with 2 markers. The winner scored 26 points in the final half though Meriden closed the big gap somewhat with a IA point final period which made the final count more respectable. Sum- vla< /
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
RI.E:TENNJS SHOW ARENA IN JANUARY

New Haven, Dec. 18.--The Arena plans on staging an international table tennis exhibition here in Jan- uary. with four international stars competing.
 Table tennis came up rapidly in the past few years. Since the oil burner was introduced. the basement was cleared and table is found to- day in most American homes.
 The players who will compete in doubles and singles competition are L. Pagliaro, present United States singles champion; L. Bellak. twice United States champion and four times runner-up at the world cham pionship games held in Europe; San- dor Glancz, former worlds double champion, and also champion of England, Germany, Austria and Hungary. and James O'Connor, chaIApion of Cuba.
 Table tennis is regarded by the sport critics as one of the most stren- uous type of sports when played the way the above mentioned stars do. Glancz has made returnes from as far behind the table as g feet. Most of the top players stand far back and use tennis strokes, with topspin and slice. and hit the ball as hard as they can swing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
YANKEE GIRLS AT
 ANSONIA SATURDAY

Saturday night next and every Saturday night after the holidays the Conn. State Championship Yankee Girls will entertain a maj or feminine basketball team at the Ansonia Opera House in Ansonia, Conn. for their initial attraction this Saturday the Yankees VII face off against veteran seasoned and well drilled Ranger Girls team from the city of Bridgeport. The Rangers, winners of straight and members of the Bridgeport city league have added new faces to double their strength on the court and are top favorites to down the 1940-4l edition of the Yankee quintet.
 some of the greatest girl athletes in Connecticu rrt in this contest between two of the leading major" teams in New England.
 Novelty dancing Jitterbug con- tests-and an evening full of fun is in store for all attending.
 Several dates remain open on the Yankee girls and boys schedule and all teams wishing games contact "Babe" Gibbons -221 Orange street, New Haven, Conn or phone between 6 to 6:30 evening 8-l13a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
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Judge Lands Gets $65,OOO Year for Growing; Frisch Demands Shin Guards Loaned to Wilson;
 Pro Grid Owners Persist on Cunning for StOrCk

Extension of Judge Landis' con. tract as commissioner of baseball tc 1946 is remindful that the old boy with the white mane has the softest job in the land.
 He gets $e5.0oO a year for grow- ling.
 Frank Frisch's demand that the Cincinnati club return al Lopez shin guards discloseS that Jimmy Wilso nwore those of the Pittsburgh catcher in the world series.
 The Cincinnati organization may have hard time finding the shin guards, however, for the 4O- year-old Wilson gave all his equipment away following his fin- al appearance as an active com blatant in an exhibition game in Brooklyn. The clubhouse boy got one Of the guards. The other went to someone else.
 Wilson caught in an emergency and the shin guards which belonged to Ernie Lombardi and Bill Baker were too long for him. So when the Reds visited Pittsburgh, he borrowed an extra set from Lopez.
 Frisch wants the shin guards So Lopez can wear them next spring.
 Shin guards, like shoes and gloves are best for service after they've been used a little while.
 Why do certain National Football League owners persist on gunnins for President Carl Storck, who knows more about the business than most of tllem Storck, an able pulp lie utilities executive of Dayton; O., has been with the circuit since it's inception.
 Ace Parker is willing to sacrifice his baseball future in favor of foot ball which the rBooklyn DodgeS, but wants to be paid for it He is fair sort of 3hortstop, who was kept out last season by a broken leg suffered in Syracuse uniform.
 Although Tennessee has B seniors available for Sugar Bowl duty, Jan. 1, the Volunteers will have their hands full in Boston College. espe- cially if Chucking Cholly O'Rourke attains the height he hit in the Eagles dramatic victory over Georgetown.
 Dave Allerdice is considering entering the air service, and Princeton's opponents will tell you that he'll do all right.
 Mike Jacobs couldn't get away with Tommy Tucker, preliminary boy, as an opponent for Billy Conn at the Garden, Feb. 28. So now it looks as though Conn will defend the light heavyweight leadership for SIS 900 against Anton Christofordis in Cleveland.
 ChristoforidiS had to get out of New York to earn recognition.
 The Gorgeous Greek retored the breath of life to the professional game in Cleveland demsontrat- ed that boxing shows can be suc- cessfully promoted without the aid of Monopolist Mike Jacobs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
Snead To Play Cuban For $5,0OO

Havana, Dec. 18-(UP)-Thorwald Sanchcez. wealthy Cuban sportsman and champion Tuna fisherman, has bet 5000 that Rufino Gonzalez, golf professional at the Havana Country Club, could beat Sam Snead over his home course here, it was learned today.
 Sanchez made the wager with Thomas Shevlin, wealthy New Yorker. Sanchez offered to let Shev- lin pick any golfer he wanted. Shey lin chose Snead and Slammin' Sam arrived yesterday to battle for his bcaker's $500.
 The bet will be settled by a 36- hole round of medal play Sunday. Bad news for Senor Sanchez: Snead shob five under par 67 the first time he ever saw the course in practice round yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
BOSTON COLLEGE
 AT NEW ORLEANS

Boston, Dec. 18.-UP)-The un- defeated and united Boston College football squad will entrain tonight on the first leg of its trip to the Sugar Bowl for a New Years day clash with Tennessee after a final workout and possibly scrimmage.
 Forty -one players. Coach Frank Leahy, his four assistants, three managers, a trainer, several college athleteic officials and newsmen will leave South Station at 6 p. m.
 The party will arrive at St. Stan islaus college. Bay St. Louis, Miss. early Saturday morning. The Eagles probably will train there until two days before the game.
 Sophomore back Wally Boudreau only other varsity squad member will remain with the hockey team until December 21 when he will en- train from Princeton, N. J., after playing againstt he Tigers.
 A bunting scrimmage and signal drill featured yesterdays workout on muddy Alumni field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
In Case You Didn't Know

Willie New created three cushion billiard mark
  the competition finally his mind will begins Chicago R Only 6 including five world champs will compete Just the straight Billy Kaoky Wby basketball player quit the team last Friday night after the Alumni game when he sent through started
  everything kopesec Billy scoring will Wlbys football dinner scheduled for this evening o'clock in the school cafeteria several How would like to go to track needing $o rent
 
 by the end of the fifth then win $14 just for luck did This Only Freney's 
 committee will hold final ticket checkup telephone booth tonight leaves Florida ticket both world Ftzie zc Lew Jenkins gamble either boxing Friday at $775 at MISC.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
Sport QUESTIONS Answered


 Have you a sports question you want answered? Write your ques- ton clearly, sign your name and address and mail your query to Sports Fan Question Man, Sports Service Bureau, The Waterbury Democrat, 1913 18th street, Wash ingt0n, D. C., enclosing Scent postage stamp for personal reply. o. How many times did Jack Dempsey participate in million dol lar" fights?
 A. Five; twice against Gene Tun- ney and once each against Georges Carpenter, Luis Firpo and Jack Sharkey.
 @. In Stud Poker, how many cards is the dealer required to bury when card is exposed on the deal before betting is compIetAd7
 A. He must bury one card foI each player, including the exposed card.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
LOCAL HOCKEY LOOP
 MEETING TONIGHT

That Waterbury Ice Hockey league with six teams set for action, and waiting for ice, gets together for a flaming bee tonight. in the form of a meeting at 8:30 in the YMCA with President J. Juniper Thompson as charge d'affaires. The clubs asked to send representatives include Red Wings. Red Hawks Cheshire, St. Ann Juniors, Cracker Hills and |Fairnounts,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
SEASON STATISTICS
Boys Club Sports

The Warriors and the Abrigades meet tonight at 2 o'clock in whta should be a top-notch ball game. Both these quintets are undefeated in the senior legaue and win to- night will make them a favorite to capture the first round honors. The second game tonight will be between the Pond Aces and the Gophers and the final game will see the Trojans and the Bombers locking horns.
 The Varsity team will not play at Meriden tomorrow night but the Warriors will represent the club in- stead in the game with the Meriden Boys Club team at St. Roses Hall in Meriden. Manager Kayo Per- ugini has a strong lineup this year and the local Boys Club will not be the underdog because of the Sub- stitution.
 The winner of Saturdays state league game no the local court will be odds on favorite to win the first round of the state Boys Club league. The Orcutt team from Bridgeport is undefeated and has conquered all the teams in its neighborhood while the local club bers are also undefeated and have licked Meriden and Bristol. The game will start at 2:30 and will be handled by Joe Steel.
 The Bridgeport Walnuts. oppo- nents of the Varsity on Friday night at the Cottage street court, are un- defeated thus far this year and the game should be highly interesting and close throughout. A new low price policy goes into affect Friday night and 8 large crowd is expected to be on hand. Tn the prelim the Varsity Girls will meet the Radio Hospital Girls from Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
BILL SMITH DEAD

Norwalk, Conn, Dec. 18-( (UP)- The death of William o. Smith, 46, former vice president and general manager of the Indianapolis club of the American Association, at Vet eran's hospital, Newington, Sunday night, was disclosed today.
 Smith, between 1912 and 1925, as- sisted his father in the management of the club and was interested prin- cipally in scouting for new players He was unmarried and World War naval veteran.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
MERIDEN SAINTS
 AWAIT TERRYVILLE

Terryville, Dec. 18.-St. Casimir's s boys and girls basketball team will journey to MeriGen Thursday night to meet St. Stapislaus fives in State Polish league contests.
 The St. CaSimir's five dropped their two league contests so far in spite of the fact they are represent ed by a youthful team. The St. Casimir,s girls have split in two games, winning their opening con- test against Manchester and drop ping an overtime contest to Hart ford Sunday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
WESLEYAN EDGES
 TRINITY 5I TO 40

Hartford, Conn. Dec. l8.-(UP) Although leading by IA points at the half, Wesleyan's basketball team was barely able to squeeze out a 51- 59 victory over Trinity last night for its first win of the season.
 Ike Cole and Johnny Kay paced Wesleyan and turned in 25 points between them. Strengthening foul
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
Terryville Sports

Terryville, Dec. IS TerTyville high basketball team won their third gmae in four starts Tuesday night when they handed Newing- ton high 38-20 setback in St. Cas- imir's Hall before 25O fans. Duban- sky with 12 points, led the Terry vile attack while Kablesh with g points was close behind. Salstead was the best bcs for Newington with g points.
 In the prelim, the Terryville high school seconds won their game.
 Friday night, Terryville will jour- ney to Ltchfield.
 Terryyille, Dec. 18.-The South End A. c. will meet the Independ- ents in the opening game of the town basketball league Thursday in St. Casimir'S hall. The South Ends have won two league contests to date while the Independents, showing a number of old time players, lost a hard fought contest last Thursday in their opening game. The strong PIMA five will meet the Stag A. c. of Taomaston in the second contest while the Thomaston House and Young Men AC will meet in the main attraction. St. Casimir's drew bye this week.
 The opening game Thursday will be at z p. m.