davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1940-05-13

through - straight ~ IN arrow, our
informant said.
He had got his rule, and measured
the spacing.
It was exactly AZ inches.
~ ~
To achieve this, the mOcker must
have folded his wings, and gone through
on his momentum.
First the bird was on one side of the
fence, then on the other.
It was one Of those things you scarcely
believe happened after you have seen
1t done.
Stop to think Of 1t, birds can get into
very small holes. Entrances to bird
houses are always very small, only
seven-eighths Of an inch for the wren,
" inches for the bluebird, and so on.
Each bird enters with folded wings,
Of course. Flying with wings folded is
something entirely different, but they
would not be folded but a second, at
most, after which. the bird could pick
up momentum with one flap.
What is amazing about such a per-
formance is the fact that the creature
would attempt it. and Judge the space
80 perfectly while in flight.
Such actions are instructive, that is,
the bird literally does not have to think
about 1t, 1t just does 1t. Every one has
had the experience Of suddenly becom-
Ing conscious Of some physical motion,
such as walking, and finding ones steps
faltering. The perfect coordination
Of baseball players and other athletes
is In effect an unconscious action, after
1t once is learned. If ballplayer were
to stop to think, Nov must place my
hands just so," well. he would mum 'em
every time.
Ground beef is one of the best foods
to attract cardinals, at nesting time.
Then the parents are not SO keen on
it as personal food, but want it for the
babies.
As showing the astonishing amount Of
food required by nestlings, q pair of
cardinals can carry away q heaping
dinner plate full Of beef.
This must be seen to be believed.
Trip after trip is made.
Catbirds, blue jays, song sparrows and
robins are other birds which like fresh
meat.
Perhaps there is some danger OF at
tracing hawk, but not much, so don't
let .that idea stand between you and
some fun, II you feed the birds in sum-
mer as well as winter. as you should.
There Is another food cardinals like
In summer.
Save all your cantaloupe and water
melon seed. The stringy stun which
comes with the former need not be dis
carded. 1t Is amusing to see the squir-
rels get 1t in their whiskers as they 20
after the seed.
Evening star., 1940-05-13
Californian Hits Proposal
To Expand immigration.
. the Editor Of The star:

TO the Editor OF The star:
Unsatisfactory labor conditions In Cali
fornia speed up the invention Of robots
One is the nutcracker machine. The in
ternal combustion nutcracker Is described
Is saving tiny slit IN each nut. It then
squirts little gas into 1t, finally explodes
the gas. This causes the broken shell to
fiy away, leaving the clean, almost UNI
broken meats ready for the cook. It Il
said to be potentially capable Of displac-
ing half the hand labor now employed
to crack California walnuts.
Another machine being developed will
plant single sugar beet seeds ct uniform
distances apart, 80 that the growth may
be even. The young crop win then be In
shape to be thinned with cultivator as
efnciently IS BY the man with the hoe.
Despite the continued invention Of such
machines, despite the spread of unem-
ployment In the United States, IT y pro-
posed to accept 2,500,00o refugees in
Alaska under an exploitation corpora
tion like the old Hudson Bay Co. and
the East India CO. TO thus old their
friends h Hrops, these Amsr1cang would
Evening star., 1940-05-13
Entertainment for Pay
In Schools Disapproved.

To the Editor Of The Star:
wonder If the people of Washington
realize what is happening in their public
system Of education. wonder II they
know that public school officials are
using their ofnces to glorify their own
personalities instead of sacrificing all for
the pupil. Their sole aim In life is to
make the school pay, prevent complaints
from reaching superiors and present
glorious though misleading front.
Let us examine the program of typ
ical junior high school in one of our
poorer areas. A fall play was given for
IS cents. The play was held for two
nights and drew over 1000 persons.
Children participating in the play had
to pay for their own costumes, and SO
the very poor were excluded. Next, a
dance was held "for the pupils" in the
school gym. Admission was 10 cents.
although there was no expense to the
school. Not enough money was in the
treasury to suit the principal, 10 q movie
was held in the school and IN admission
OF 10 cents charged. Next, the financial
wizards decided to extort from the grad
yates sum Of cents each for an
nouncements that cost the school 8 mills
each. The same program is being re-
peated the second semester: Pay movie,
pay spring play, pay dance and pay grad
uation announcements. This school
clears" over $1,000 annually.
think it Is crime for school officials
to be permitted to take money from
children In this manner. A child should
not be required to pay his way into q
play, nor into q school dance. PLAYS,
dances and movies in the schools, espe-
cially in the elementary and junior high
schools, should be free. Parents nay
taxes for these benefits. Schools were
not created to make money, they were
created to mold character. If q school
principal cares to put on plays or activ.
tiles for which taxes do not provide.
they should be put on at absolute cost.
not at profit. G. SWAMI.
May.
Editors Note: Funds raised at
school benefits 60 into . school fund
to purchase miscellaneous supplies.
such as bats and balls, library books,
ETC.. for which the appropriation is
insufficient or non-existent. The
money Is handled by teachers COM
mittees, one dealing with intake and
another with Disbursement, and is au-
dited by the school finance ofEice at
the Franklin School. Each purchase
from the fund is accompanied by q
receipt.)
Evening star., 1940-05-13
Points to Lack Of Logic
In LEGISLATION.

Points to Lack Of Logic
In Legislation.
To the Editor Of The Star:
During the past few weeks the present
muddle-headed Congress has done much
to hasten our progress toward . total
itarian government Picture on the one
hand Congress cutting down on our de-
Tense funds by some 70 milliens OF dollars,
In gesture at economy, while on the
other hand passing 4 bill to give the
farmers an -budgetary 200-odd mill
lions In a transparent effort to buy votes
during the election year.
Who but dictator will have the COM
mon sense and non-political foresight to
appropriate an adequate sum for our
defense? Who but q dictator will have
the courage to tell the farmers and other
pressure groups that the United States
Treasury is not grabbag? Our pres
ent Congress appears to be too POLITICAL
minded to do either
And last but not least, picture a gov
ernment willing to exchange our nation
al resources for useless piles Of gold and
silver when there are dozens Of strategic
and valuable materials which could be
obtained instead, whose lack in this
country may some day largely contribute
to our defeat In war with the Dictator
ships. Must We have q dictator to
achieve ordinary common sense In eov-
ernment? H.Cp
May 10.
Evening star., 1940-05-13
Shakespeare Stamp
Suggested.

To the Editor Of The Star:
In response to the letter, dated April
21, by IAN Old Collector" the under
signed wishes to state that he has been
collecting stamps for over 80 years, and
believe that most philatelists un-
doubtedly will agree with the "Old Col
lector' that mass production of postage
stamps should be discouraged. :
I have complete set of commemora-
tives, mostly In mint condition; Z fairly
complete set Of the regular issues OF
United States stamps and large collec-
ton Of stamps issued throughout the
world.
With respect to stamps issued by the
United States Government during the
past decade, think that the majority
Of the collectors specializing in United
States stamps approve the washington
Bicentennial, National Parks, Constitu-
ton and Heroes of Peace issues, How.
ever, American philatelists would like to
see the Government issue fewer stamps
and better stamps Many collectors are
connoisseurs Of art and would like to
have each stamp made masterpiece In
itself, and would like to have United
States stamp issues the finest In the
world.
It was suggested recently in The Star
that dramatic art group should be
added to the Heroes Of Peace series.
Players Have made as many notable con-
tributions to the social progress Of our
country as the authors, poets. educators,
scientists, inventors, painters and sculp-
tors and composers now included In the
series. Furthermore, 1t seems strange
that among Al the famous persons who
have appeared on postage stamps issued
throughout the world the divine visage
Of Shakespeare has never been shown.
Let US hope that some country, as
tribute to Great britain, VIII include the
portrait Of the Bard OF Avon In connec-
ton with the centennial anniversary Of
the nrst adhesive postage stamp.
Nay !. Il URA1gD.
Evening star., 1940-05-13

even split Alaska from the 4S States
under an immigration quota against
Alaska
Ought not our citizens be alert to
block any attempt to amend to death"
the Immigration Quota Acts. whether
it be this Alaska scheme, proposals to
mortgage future quotas, or plans to re-
open closed quotas from former years
all to accommodate those living here
who think more Of overseas folk than our
own unemployed? C. M, GOETHE.
Sacramento, Calf,
Nav Z.
Evening star., 1940-05-13
Subtle Differences

On the face Of official public ut
terances, there appears little diff
ference between the attitude of the
United States and Japan about the
Netherlands East Indies. Both gov
ernments have expressed their con-
cern for maintenance Of the status
quo OF the rich Dutch islands and
have committed themselves to re-
Evening star., 1940-05-13

participating nations. The United
States Senate will be asked to ratify.
the convention, and Congress to
grant the bank charter for opera
tion here and to appropriate the
funds necessary for this countryb
participation. It Is q project worthy
OF prompt congressional support.
Evening star., 1940-05-13
Protests Special
Privileges Legislation.
To the Edit0r of The afsr.


Privileges Legislation.
To the Editor Of The Star:
II there should be large electric sign
upon the Capitol reading Special Priv
ileges Granted Here" this would prob
ably make an unpleasant sensation in
Washington. But it would advertise an
extremely important fact. First in mag
nitude is the protective tariff for tho
benefit Of the various industries that
have maintained lobbies at washington.
Next in Importance Is the Silver Pur-
chase Act fastened upon the American
people by the II Senator'S from the
sparsely settled silver States and which
provides for the purchase of the worlds
silver at price far above market value.
Lastly. the various pension plans which
provide billions Of dollars, potentially IS
billions. to veterans and their relatives
regardless Of actual military service.
These enormous grants Of public
money, 1t viii be observed, are given to
large groups Of voters whose support Il
thereby secured at election time or to
large business interests who are ready
ana willing to contribute campaign
FUNDS IN exchange for protective tartn
duties. Under the circumstances it Il
70 be regretted that we have no powerful
political party that Is honest enough to
stand Tor free trade together with spe-
cial privileges for none.
HENRY WARE ALLEN.
Wichita, KAnS.
Evening star., 1940-05-13

In all this discussion Of battle
ships Of from $1,000 to $4,000 tons
1t should Be remembered that. In
addition to the great length Of con-
struction time, such = floating fort
ress could not be Ia two places at
ones. Two 36,0oo-ton cnes can.
Evening star., 1940-05-13

If 1t had been man-to-man fight
ing" declared a British veteran Of
the Dombas fiasco, wed have wiped
them out" Sure, old timer, but it
was not that kind, and probably
never will be again.
Evening star., 1940-05-13
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the tcrfter, although the use OF
a pseudonym for publication Is
permissible. Please be brief!
Evening star., 1940-05-13
Reaching With Euqer Hands

What shall become Of glamorous today.
Reaching with eager hands toward TO.
morrow
Must she be vanquished before dreams
come true?
The fascinating gaieties she knew
Have left her naught but CASTOR Joys to
Dull aftermath Of rollicking heyday.
Her voice comes echoing across the way,
IT. lifting laughter deepening to sor.
unleashed felicity u loath to stay.
Challenge Of her relentless fos is due
And time. with ruthlessness swift as an
arrow.
Shall leave her there wistful
yesterday
Reaching with eager hands toward To-
morrow. PEGGY LAWstN.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-14
ErrECTIyE nov. Ia

Retirement Of Maj. Gen. Walter
c. Sweeney. former commander OF
Fort Lewis. Will become effeotly.
on Nov. Is. Gen. Sweeney. who
has been on pre-retirement leave.
now lives in Salt Lake City.
Always better butter At Cow
Butter Store adv }
Hospital flowers. Him Florist
adv
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Bonneville Project
To Be Outlined Here

Washington ProNpect0ra' ard
Miners association viii meet in
Carlton hotel Wednesday - p. NJ.
70 hear Carl D. Thompson. con
sultant engineer for the Bonneville
project. outline the progress o. the
Dam In a lecture illustrated with
motion pictures.
Among other speakers Will be
Prof John v 8eirose. state gsoio-
gist and Thomas u Hill. depart
ment Of conservation and develop
ment. Olympia
The meeting Will 30 open n the
public. according 20 Y J. CoNsn.
presidnt
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Army Orders

WAsuINGIDs - The War depart
ment has issusd the foilosius orders
Colonies DsOrss - Murphy. GAC
Washington n Foft Sam Hoast0u
Alexander - Sutherland fehspiaint
Preside ~ San Franftseo. - home
retired
Lieutenant oolonsls HsnTg r >
YsishmsFf ONO omsha 20 Camp
Besufsgafd Richard a Mcclure INF
NsnkAto. MINI - Omaha. John ,
Atkinson pa TJisa OEla ~ Fofl
sill Calvin y Richards PA Port
Worth. - Port Sill Walter 9. Iatti.
more pa Waco Ter - Port slil.
Eugene = Spencer. "a rho<niE
ARR % Fort ORD
Majors ISe v Harris - Houston
Ter. - Port RILEY Daniel Potent
pa Dailas. - f0fa siii. Harry d
sehuppnsf. ONO fss Warrington.
% san Diego Harold DARBY Pans
Nc rec isnfsstrr Ter - East
- Jouk. James Hadsn Dansfor
NJ res Livingston. Tex. - Port
Sill
Captains Arthur Cau P4sps0fn
Chap res Cleveland - Yoft nnslis
ina william ~ Bailey william
Cot Waiter 7 roik Ralph oiss-
soN Raymond " Runnph Oscar D
BtSeig al ChC from ia aniian Dept
- Port Brsss Donald PFsuels fAsiG
&C fss Hamilton Fsd - hoffst
Ped
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An Expert Appraises Days
Events in Europe's War

finding itself more and more on
the defensive before TIRE French
people and especially before the
French colonials. As Germany
seems uncertain about the next
moves in the war and Italy Is fac
ing eheckmate IN Greece. II is ma
tursl for the French African EN-
pire 70 begin to question the prob
abilities q the axis winning the
var
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ALAMEDA. al - A package
csFryinE ~ highest postage xalus
ever reccfsied ~ he rssi rffies
herr 80 rscently sert a. 1lrHolula
~ Pan American Clipper u cor
tslned hiusrrinis an charts fuf
the Turner C'anstfacttaa eamranY
TIE total postage va ttTt %
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By y W. T. MASON
Inifed Pres War Expert

German dissatisfaction with
growing French colonial unrest has
become increasingly evident The
Nichy government denies that
Reich Marshal Goering has de-
manded the recall Of General Ney-
gand from French Africa; am
while it is probably true that the
Nszis have not yet taken this
drastic step. nevertheless the sit
uation in French Africa Is disoon-
eerting to Germany.
The Petain administration is
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fu>po> = nfitlsh n~rehsafile
ias~~s ~ rssutv setlnn turing me
Nr~h whleh ensi~si 81 mldnlrni
New ; wsre n ships tnssliaE 50.
80 tons. ths admiralty announes,i
tazisy This included ths EmpF~ss
- nFslsin. s7noe tens
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keep them under control.
The French African army obeys
vichy for the present. but IL may
waver II IL becomes convinced that
obedience means loss of It's terri
tory TO the totalitarians.
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WILL EXCEED 500. 900

The navy nj the present time
has over 10000 enlisted men ana
the Marine Corps $1,000. rheii
combined needs for the so-oalled
"two-ocean" navy In lpt5 or 1914
will be over 500 900 men.
woUNDEx No septo Price
less In any first aid kit Adv
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Brothers Convenient.
According 10 Sisters

LIVINGSTON. Al. Llvtak.
stan~ state Teachers enf'~Es -
sis hrethefs I'd sisters n sff<u<t-
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bruthefs are hsnfx. ~n<n there
are fioor. te - marr>d - err
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MAY CIR PROPERTY

Local writers. whose works have
been on exhibit at the Tacoma
public library recently. Wednesday
were invited 10 call for their prop
erty. The exhibit was closed this
past weekend
DR.. Leroy now al e22 Rust
bldg. osteopathy. rectal diseases
adv
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ITALY WANTS SHARE

Hitler's recent conferences with
Petsin and Laval were followed by
reports that Germany WAS demand
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. ing division Of the French colonies
/ The colonials know. teo. that ftaiy
and Spain src looking % shares IN
the trIeolor's North African pos
sessions. which. however. have net
bcsn actually conquered
The governor general q French
Tunis soon after petsin met Hitler.
demanded assurances from Niehs
that no agreement 20 separate the
protectorate from France had been
made. Other chiefs q French col
onial possessions are presumed 70
have done the same.
General NeygSnd. who has su-
preme military and civil authority
over all Of French Africa. recently
Was quoted as saying that no col
onial territory should be severed
from France. Efforts were made
AZ Niohy to censor this statement
but It cot through.
SEED II PLANTED
Nevertheless. despite resistance
Of African colonisls - plans for
peace based on loss Of French pro.
tectorates. there is as yet no indi.
cation thst Weygsnd and the
French colonial governors are pre-
pared to revolt against Niehy and
become belligerents again. The
seed. however. has been planted
and the possibilities Of future
growth of the Free France move
ment cannot be disregarded by
Germany.
General De Gaulle's success In
occupying Liberville. the Atlantic
entrance port to French equatorial
Africa. has considerable signifl-
canoe as showing the expansion
Of his influence in the southern
zone OF French Africa The neccs-
sity for the Free France partissns
TO fight against Frenehmen loyal
TO Nichy. however. is not as Ad-
vantageous 10 Dc Gaulle as would
be more spontaneous uprising.
OFFER EXPLANATIONS
The Vichy authorities for the
first time are now offering expla-
nations as to why France surrend-
cred, instead of continuing the war
from African bases. Hitherto. Pc
tain has not considered 1t neces-
sary TO give reasons for having
vetoed the pleas of some French
leaders last June that the French
government move to North Africa
instead of captivating
Germany has full military con-
troll over Continental France, maxi
ing an uprising there impossible.
for the people are without arms
In Africa, however. many French
divisions still are fully equipped
and there are no German forces TO
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Core Of the News
DIRECTORS MEET

Tacoma public school directors
will meet In regular session
Thursday at 23o p. m In the
board room at Central school. II
was announced Wednesday by Carl
Caddey. secretary
Townsend rally. X. G. hall 9Th
and Steele street, Thurs. Nov 18th.
5 p. m. Short program and speak.
ing by Mr. Tiffin Reed and Mr.. Bas-
ter Ranklne. of Townsend National
Headquarters. Chicago. Public cor
daily invited. adv
Smyrna times., 1940-09-19
TO CALL 800 IN
STATE DRAFT
CONTINUED from Page One)

kScHIluucQ age OueJ
County, and one in Kent and Sus-
sex Counties. A medical appeal
board of specialists will be estab-
lished in Wilmington to pass on
cases forwarded by medical exam
lners attached to each board Each
of the examining physicians will
work with government field
agent, General Berl explained. A
staff of attorneys will assist the
registrants in filling out various
questionnaires, he stated. Berl also
explained that registrations will be
forwarded to the local draft board
where cards will be shuffled and a
registration serial number will be
stamped on each one. Each board
reports its number of men register
ed to the Governor, who in turn
conveys the total state registration
to Washington. Drawings will
take place in Washington and the
order in which the numbers are
drawn will determine the order in
which men whose registration
cards bear that number will be
classified" for military service.