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SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1940-07-18
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Did You Know Thst {.
These items are compiled and dis
tribut'd d weekly by the Navy Recruit
my station, Cleveland Ohio. Branch
'ffices are located at Akron, Astabula
Cant ridge, Canton Marietta, Sandus
Ky :ni Youngstown.
Sharks Paiers.
Probably the most unusual of sea
stories in connection with the snaks.
is the conviction Of the c aptain of Il
privateer, captured by the British in
the 10Th centary, through the medium
of a s!,ark. 1t is related that an Ame.
ricaa privatcer was chased by Bri-
tish man -of-war in the Caribbean Sea-
Finding escape impossible the Yankee
skipper threw his ships papers over:
board. The privatcer was captured and
taken INTO Port Royal, Jamaica, where
the Captain was placed on trial for
the Captain for lack of documentary
evidence, another British cruiser ar
rived in port, whose Captain presented
to the court the privateer's papers
which bad been found in the stomach
of shark captured off the coast Of
Haiti. On this evidence the Captain
and The crew of the privateer were
condemned and the "Shark's Ca
pers" placed on exhibit at the Institute
of Jamaica, Kingston.
No mother need fear that her son is
beyond religious influence when he
joins she Navy. Clcrgvmen of all demo
limitations not only minister to the spi-
ritual needs of the men, but also per
form extra professional duties bringing
religious ideals into recreational pro.
grams. BY their personal intimate
touch with Individuals they are able to
cultivate friendships with the enlisted
personnel that produce good results.
Naval uniforms are made up in two
colors and two materials - blue woolen
and white duck. Blue for temperate
climates and white for tropical and
semi-tropical climates.
The first lighthouse on the American
continent was built in l7l5--16 at the
entrance Of Boston Harbor.
Ninety seven young men will be en-
listed in the Navy during the month
Of July from the Cleveland area. It
will be worth your while to investi-
gate the many opportunities available
to Navy mon.
Java or Jamoke:
This is term used by sailors of the
U. ). Navy to designate coffee. Coffee
is grown on the islands of Java and
Mocra, the combination giving the
word "Jamoke".
Congress abolishes Rum ration:
In May 1872, the rum ration was
discontinued, and the CongressionalBill
provided that: "and additional ration
of coffee and sugar be provided for
the blue. jacket as his first turning
out"
Post Once Romance:
Friendship, New York; Love, Virgi.
MIA; kissmoe. Florida; Ring, Arkan-
sas; Parson, Kentucky; Reno, Nevada.
Alaska's Flag was adopted May 1927
and vas designed by thirteen.year
old boy. The sum of $1,000 was appro.
priatcd by the Alaskan Legislature to
send the young designer to Washing.
ton to present the flag to the United
States. The eight golden stars represent
the Great Bear, enblazened on blue
field.
NOTICE: Listen in to Station WTAM
Cleveland every Thursday 1880 p. m.
and hear "Know Your Navy.
}. X. O'Daniel, Lieutenant,
u, 8. Navy, Oficer.in. Charge.
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j until Monday because of the
Democratic National Convention,
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1940-07-18

These items are compiled and dis
tribut' d weekly by the Navy Recruit
my %ation, Cleveland Ohio. Branch
'ffices are located at Akron, Astabula
Cant ridge, Canton Marietta, Sandus
Ky :ni Youngstown.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-29
Brooke Lee Returns

Appointment of E. Brooke Lee to
the House of Delegates restores to
public office one of the more colorful
figures in Maryland politics. The
head of loyal and powerful Demo-
cratic organization in Montgomery
County, Mr.. Lee has added zest to
many political battles in the Free
State. The vociferous and at times
formidable opposition to him, his
policies and his organization keeps
Montgomery County much in the
spotlight. The opposition certainly
will not diminish because of his new
position. Rather, the post is likely
to put him in position where his
political foes can fire more broad
sides at him.
Although he has held no official
post in recent years, Mr.. Lee has
never been regarded by Montgomery
County residents as anything less
than the boss" of the county Demo-
cratic machine" Others may have
held the title that implies party
leadership, but, in the public mind
at least, Mr.. Lee has remained the
power behind the scenes. Before he
relinquished all public Offices a few
years ago he had been chairman of
the State Roads Commission, men,
Der of the Board of Regents of the
University of Maryland, State Con-
troller and Speaker of the House of
Delegates. He returns to the As
Sembly, therefore, wise in the ways
of legislatures. His followers will
be disappointed if he does not again
become dominant figure in the
House. Marylanders will watch with
interest, too, to see if Mr.. Lee be-
comes what the press calls "legiSla-
tive field marshal" for the O'Conor
administration, as he did under the
Richie regime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-29
Bununu Bon

War has compelled Britain tempo
rarily to abandon the banana. There
is not enough cargo space available,
so, yes, they have no bananas. The
ban on the banana, it is said has
seriously affected thousands of fruit
retailers and may even cause the
belated death Of a vaudeville gag
that has stood the test of time-the
one about the lady who, when in
vited by unexpected callers to slip
on something and come downstairs
quickly, accomplished it by slipping
on banana peel and hasn't banana
where since.
But due to the complications of,
empire, the banana problem is by no
means confined to the home island.
1t has become necessary, to avoid
complete disruption of the industry
in Jamaica, to buy up their entire
crop, valued at four million dollars,
and destroy it. Jamaicans, receiving
these dollars, will hardly realize that
there Is war. Not so the British
taxpayer, who will have the bills
peeled from him in a supposititious
exchange for bananas he will
never get.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-29
Need for Coordination

PRESIDENT hOOSeVelCS somewhat
caustic reply to the telegram of
Representative Martin Dies asking
that the White House use its in
fluence to bring about closer CO.
ordination of governmental anti-spy
activities brings to a head the regret
table controversy which has arisen
between the Dies Committee and the
Department of Justice over Federal
counterespionage policies. Mr.. Dies,
in his telegram, had complained
of misunderstanding" between his
committee on the one hand and the
Departments of Justice and State
on the other-preSumably over his
publication of the so-called white
paper" on Nazi propaganda. Mr..
Roosevelt replied that he agreed
there should be the closest har-
mony" in investigation of fifth
column activities and pointedly sug-
geSted that this harmony depends
on clear recognition of the dis
tinction between prerogatives of
the executive and legislative branches
of the Government.
Chairman Dies, in his natural zeal
to expose un-American groups and
individuals, has preferred to use the
searchlight of publicity in his cam
paign. But Mr.. Roosevelt, with good
logic, points out that premature dis
closure of facts or "suppositionS,"
hasty seizure of evidence or granting
OF immunity to witnesses called by
committees of Congress well might
Illustrate carefully laid plans of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation to
make important arrests of spies or
saboteurs. In the field of military
espionage it would seem best to in
veStigate quietly, act at the proper
time and do the talking in court.
AS the President told Mr.. Dies, there
is no need for friction between
the legislative and administrative
branches, providing each sticks to
its proper functions. The forth
coming conference between Mr.. Dies
and executive authorities will be
productive of much good if, in the
future, the congressional and depart
mental agencies wage a co-ordinated
war against subversive elements. in
stead of working at cross purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-29
Traffic Court

Objections raised by some Police
Court judges and other officials to
the proposal to assign one jurist to
Traffic Court on a permanent basis,
instead of rotating that work among
the members of the bench from
month to month, direct attention
again to possible reform which has
been advocated by local and national
safety organizations for several
years.
The critics of the plan, in brief,
hold that permanent assignment
would have the effect of establishing
on the bench, in the robes of Judge,
another prosecutor specializing in
traffic cases, and that it would take
one judge away from the trial of other
types of offenSes at a time when
there is urgent need for two addi-
tional jurists-one for Traffic and
one for Jury Court. 1t also is claimed
that most of the work in Traffic
Court is of a minor nature. In call
ing attention to these points, the
critics recommended substitute
plan consisting of the establishment
of uniform penalties and the speed
ing up of trials of fragrant offenders.
There is no dissent from the con-
tention that court congestion is
serious evil, but, in traffic matters,
this undoubtedly could be reduced
by permitting broader use of COL
lateral deposits, even in minor speed
cases where other safety factors are
not involved. If this were to be
combined with system of fixed col
lateral penalties somewhat lower
than fines to be imposed In cases
taken to court by defendants, con-
siderable reduction in the volume of
trial work probably would result.
AS to the main objection, it may
be true that some individuals, if
permanently assigned to Traffic
Court, would tend to assume the role
of prosecutor. But this has not been
the experience in other cities, and if
such a condition should. arise here
the fault certainly would lie with the
individual judge and not with the
system. If judge is so lacking in
judicial temperament that he could
not serve permanently in Traffic
Court without becoming another
prosecutor, he lacks the qualifications
for any judicial work. Nor is there
much substance to the remaining
objection. While two additional
jurists are needed and should be
provided, 1t is . fact that one Judge
q month, even under the rotating
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-29
Seeks Creation of War
Resources Administration.
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
1t is regrettable that The Star has not
commented editorially on the need for
the creation of war resources admin
istration similar to that headed by Mr.
Bernard Baruch in 1918.
The situation is serious and the over
whelming majority of Americans is not
acquainted with the weaknesses of the
present defense program. They need to
be educated so that in turn they can and
will demand immediate congressional
action. Valuable time is being lost with
each passing day and since no one to
my knowledge is opposed to the creation
Of war resources administration, it is
my suggestion that The Star study the
problem and bring to the attention of its
readers the fatal defects now existing in
the present program of defense.
Senator Robert A. Taft introduced a
bill In the Senate several days ago pro-
viding for the creation of war resources
administration. The War and Navy De-
partments favor such a proposal. The
fact that Mr.. Taft is q Republican and
opposed to many New Deal policies is no
reason why the Military Affairs Commit
tees Of both Houses should not meet i'm
mediately and report the measure to
Congress. If the administration leaders
are unwilling to instruct Congress in this
respect, it becomes the duty of the press
to instruct the people, who will instruct
their Representatives in Congress.
JAY HENRY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-29
Ten Per Cent Deficit

New residents of the District Of
Columbia especially are asked to
help in the task of completing the
1910 quota for the Community Chest.
The city of Washington manifestly
is growing from day to day, and
those who recently have come to
make their homes in the Nations
Capital necessarily must be invited
o. to aid in the maintenance of the
eighty-seven cooperating agencies
upon which the poor, the under
privileged, the very old and the very
young, the sick and the infirm de-
pend A great number of applicants
for assistance belong in the transient
classification. But their need is not
the less compelling on that account.
Rather, it is apt to be the more so.
Afurther appeal also is addressed to
the business and professional groups
which perhaps have not realized
how definitely their own interests are
involved in the success Of the Com
munity Chest drive. The prosperity
of the whole city is stimulated by
such volunteer philanthropy. With
particular reference to the character
building institutions of Washington
1t may be said without apology that
the integrity of the people is
strengthened through the processes
of neighborliness which are brought
to function through these agencies
of service to public morale. Similarly,
the health of the inhabitants OF the
District is enhanced by support Of
the charities which minister to the
troubled body and the mind, The
religious organizations, meanwhile,
support the spiritual welfare of all
who dwell within the boundaries of
the Capital and in its suburbs.
If sacrifice be represented in COM
pleting the objective of the Com
munity Chest campaign, the circum-
stance is one for rejoicing. Monsignor
Fulton j. Sheen, professor of phi
losophy at Catholic University, has
declared: Democracy will have a
rebirth when the wish to sacrifice
again is aroused" Where, if not in
the Federal Center of the United
States, should defenders of the dem
ocratic ideal of life be willing to
give of themselves, not merely Of
their means, that their fellows may
be spared suffering intolerable to
contemplate?
The Community Chest drive must
be continued until its ultimate goal
has been achieved. One hundred and
eighty-five thousand dollars, or about
ten per cent, of the total budget
remains to be raised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-29

Art at the Departmental Auditorium by
Miss Leila Mechlin in Tuesdays Eve
ming Star.
If there is boomerang" connection
with this exhibition, we think it might
result from such unjust criticism by art
critics, discouraging both the potential
buying public and the artists.
We do not agree that the paintings
were for the most part doleful, but on
the contrary, found that doleful subjects
were in the minority and that the great
majority were fitting subjects for home
decoration. We found the exhibition ex-
citing and stimulating and think that it
has great educational value. It's pro-
moters should be commended and en-
couraged
HEAD OF A PRIVATE SCHOOL
IN WASHINGTON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-29
EIGHTEENTH STREET.


Dear Sir:
II am inclosing herewith an article
on the English startling which may in
terest you, and add to your extensive
knowledge of the bird family.
II fully agree with the author The
startling, in my opinion, is darn nui-
sance, and the only way they can be
reduced in numbers Gas determination is
impossible) is to advertise the fact that
they are good to eat, which is a positive
fact, and place them on the game list,
SO as to permit gunners to kill them for
the table.
"Starlings, like the quail, feed on seeds,
stubblefield grain, berries of all kinds,
and they surely make nice juicy morsel
when broiled or made into a potpie.
They are much larger that the reed
bird or rice birds, as they are commonly
called, that we used TO enjoy eating
before being placed on the protected
list
Il enjoy reading your articles each
night, have my own feeding box outside
my breakfast room window, and the
pleasure I derive from watching my pet
cardinals, jays and mocky during the
meal makes my breakfast my most
enjoyable meal
Il regret that there is not more of the
fighting instinct in the cardinal, as he
does not protect himself or his mate
from attack by the scrappy mocky, who
is monarch of all he surveys.
Il long ago gave up the idea Of try
ing to keep the pesky sparrows out of
my bird boxes, erected especially for
the bluebirds.
1T just can't be done.
Sincerely yours. w. M. M"
The article referred to, from the
Toronto (Ohio) Tribune, is as follows:
European starlings were first brought
to America in 1890, and English sparrows
40 years earlier, but the Lacy Act in
1900 stopped the importation, after the
damage was too late to check.
The sparrows were brought here to
check the tree worms, the starlings to
~~Noit tP Vic SoPoilCSc UCCtlt, Dut
neither of these two Old World gutter
Snipes filled their expectations.
Both are of questionable value in an
economic sense. but both are wonderful
examples of the ability of all life to
accommodate itself to its environment.
In the early years after introduction
many Of these birds succumbed to our
frigid winters. but now have plenty of
'anti-freeze' in their bodies to pass
through weeks of zero weather.
Both are hustlers, both will feed at
the garbage can, eat worms, fruit, weeds,
or feed in the farmers grain field.
The starting, to me at least, is an
ugly bird, with his purple and green
feathers splotched with brown, his wings
too long, his tail too short, besides q
dangerous looking long sharp bill, that
remains black in summer and a pale
sickly color in winter.
The startling and the meadow lark are
cousins, the former bearing the scientific
name Of Sturnus vulgaris, the latter
Sturnella magma. What a difference
the latter bird is the farmers friend,
without fault, while the startling is q
European not wanted. rsss7 ,,s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-29
PROGRESS in Uruguay

BY vote of fifty-three to twenty
one, the Uruguayan Chamber of
Deputies, the lower house of the
Uruguayan Congress corresponding
to our House of Representatives, has
approved the governments offer of
naval bases to the United States One
of these projected bases is the har-
Dor of Montevideo, Uruguay's capital
and metropolis.
This is an important step toward
the completion of project to which
the administration of President Bal
domir is Fundamentally committed.
However, there is another barrier to
be hurdled in the shape of the Uru-
guayan Senate, whose ratification is
needed. The Senate last week voted
its disapproval of the governments
conversations with this country con-
corning the bases and went on record
as opposing any cession of territory
"a move which brought disclaimer
of such intent from this Government.
Behind the deadlock lies a curious
quirk of domestic politics. For it is
party politics, rather than hostility
to the United States or leanings to-
ward the axis, which is the chief
reason for the opposition in Uruguay
toward our program of Pan-Ameri-
can defense against aggression from
the Old World.
Uruguayan politics are stormy and
highly personal. Seven years ago, a
new constitution was adopted involv-
ing a political deal by which the
Nationalist party, minority, was
assured one-half of the Senate seats,
though normally casting only about
one third of the popular vote. The
Nationalist thus enjoy a practical
veto power on legislation. They are
so dominated by strenuous person.
age named Herrera that the party
is often referred to as the Herrer-
istas. Possibly there is personal
hostility between him and the Presi-
dent, Anyhow, he and his party
automatically oppose whatever the
administration does or plans to do.
This chronic deadlock has led
President Baldomir to advocate abol-
iShing the constitutional provision
assuring the Nationalist one-half of
the Senate seats regardless of their
share of the popular vote. He re-
Gently made stump speech strongly
criticizing the opposition, which
called forth equally strong replies
from Herrera and his partisanS. The
Presidents stand evidently evokes
popular approval and is supported
by majority of the press But the
Nationalist are influential and are
covertly supported by the strong
Spanish colony, marshaled in an
overseas branch of Francois Spanish
phalanx, together with the equally
disciplined German and Italian resi-
dents of the country.
There, for the moment, the matter
rests. 1t seems a pity that the naval
base issue should have become the
football of local Uruguayan politics,
but, with President Baldomir behind
it and the support of public opinion,
we may await with some optimism
the eventual outcome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-29
Prince Suionii

The death of Prince Kimmochi
Saionji takes from the japanese
scene a man who was probably the
most potent force, during both his
active and retired life, in the creation
of present-day Japan. Unlike the
statesmen of other countries who
disappear from the political scene
upon retirement, Prince Saionji re-
manned to the last as the sole sur
viving elder statesman, highly infiu-
entail in japanese affairs. Until
recent years scarcely major de-
velopment, either in Japan's internal
! or foreign affairs, escaped his guiding
hand
During more than seventy years
that is ever since the Meiji Restora-
ton turned Japan into the stream of
Occidental affairS-the venerable
statesman recommended premierS,
held that post twice himself, thwarted
cabinet changes, impelled Japan to
take an aggressive hand in world
affairs and acted as check on that
hand. He was also known as Japan'S
greatest exponent of liberalism and
escaped assassination at the hands
of anti-liberal forces in 1886.
What Japan has of democracy
and it is still precious little by west
ern standards-was due to Prince
Saionji's influence. His democratic
and liberal tendencies Stemmed from
his long experience in the foreign
affairs of his country. AS Minister
of Foreign Affairs, as envoy to Vienna
and Berlin, as student of law and
literature in Paris from 1869 to 1890,
and as the chief of Japan's delegation
to the Paris peace conference, Prince
Saionji acquired an understanding
of democracy and liberalism which
he was to transmit, in some measure
at least, to the people he served.
He was stanchly devoted to the
belief that progress is inevitable, and
the only way to steer path between
revolution and decadence was to ad-
here persistently and willingly to the
dictates of the forces of progress.
Thus he braved royal reprimand
to be first to wear western dress at
the Japanese court.
Perhaps some connection may be
drawn between the diminution Of
Prince Saionjis influence in his last
? years and Japan's pursuance Of poll
cies which have brought her more
and more into conflict with the out