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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-27
Loqon-WuIter Bill

The unexpected Senate passage of
the Logan Walter bill, with a few
amendments which probably will be
accepted by the House, virtually con-
cludes the legislative phase of a sig
nificant conflict of opinion which
springs from a fundamental dis
agreement concerning the respective
roles of the administrative and jul
dicial branches of this Government.
At some risk of oversimplification
of a complex issue, it may be said
that the Logan-Walte bill has two
broad detectives. The first, concern
ing which there is relatively little
dispute, is to establish something
approaching uniformity Of procedure
in most of the administrative agen-
cies. This objective is so desirable on
it's face that it is difficult to see how
serious criticism can be made of it.
But as to the bills second purpose
Ito give the Federal courts greater
latitude in reviewing findings of fact
by administrative agencies-a bitter
controversy has arisen, with able and
conscientious advocates ranged on
either side of the question.
Opponents of this objective of the
measure contend that the complex
ties of modern society require the
vesting of extensive discretionary
powers in the administrative agencies
so that the business of Government
can be carried forward without in
tolerable delays. The supporters of
the bill reply, however, that expert
ence has shown beyond dispute that
the granting of these desired powers
has led to fragrant abuses on the part
of the administrators, with the result
that we have been drifting toward
Government of men rather than a
Government of laws. Obviously, a
good argument can be made i'll sup
port of either of these propositions,
but when all debate is over there will
remain the simple fact that certain
of the administrative agencies have
overreached themselves in what the
Circuit Court at San Francisco has
properly termed a "grasping for
power" with the inevitable result
that Congress has decided to place
! drastic curbten what at times seemed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-27

italian disaster in Albania. But the
more one considers 1t, the less plausi-
BILE does 1t appear. When viewed
against the titanic background Of the
present war, even the humiliation of
the Italian Army In Albania would
be but a sideshow. Indeed, the very
peril might be a reason for pushing
through contemplated diplomatic
moves to heighten axis prestige. A
factor more fundamental must be
involved.
The evidence points to Russian
recalcitrance-in Bulgaria's case-as
the motivating cause. For reasons best
known to himself, willy Joseph Stain
is holding back-perhaps for higher
price, perhaps as part of his canny
game of 'beggar my neighbor" Sta
lin does not want an axis victory;
that much is self-evident. But-we
should not delude ourselves with
wishful thinking-neither does he
WAoii VAC eiAuiiip ti VI Vic oCulOCI dIlC
powers. A victorious axis would
mean grave military peril to Soviet
Russia. But the triumph of demo-
cratic ideals would signify a spirit in
the world even more dangerous to all
totalitarian regimes, including his
own. Stain wants axis and democ-
racies alike to be involved in a COM
mon ruin, so that the Communist
world revolution can easily take over
as sort of referee in bankruptcy.
Stain is no friend of ours, and can
not be. The Dies Committee disclos-
ures, the recent findings of the Fed
eral Bureau of Investigation, and the
series of strikes in defense industries
are eloquent proof of this, if proof
were really needed
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to be an Unsuitable appetite for more
and more authority.
Whether the President, who criti-
cized the measure some months ago,
will now approve it remains to be
seen. If not, Congress. to accom-
plish its purpose, might take direct
remedial action, such as adoption Of
the Smith amendments to the Ma
tional Labor Relations Act. But If
Mr.. Roosevelt, despite his known OBJ
jections, should sign the bill, we
would then, enter upon a vitality i'm
portant period of experimentation.
Probably the greatest danger is
that the enlarged right of appeal to
the courts would be abused. The
Senate sought to guard against
frivolous, time-consuming appeals by
limiting this right to persons Sub
stantially interested" in the issue,
but this may or may not prove an
adequate safeguard. One thing, how
ever, is certain: If, upon final ap-
proval, this bill should be used as a
means of crippling the proper func-
tioning Of administrative agencies,
the weight of public opinion will turn
against those responsible in precisely
the same manner that it has operated
upon the administrators presently
threatened with a legislative penalty
for refusing to make an appropriate
distinction between the exercise of
discretion and its abuse.
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THIS AND THAT
By Charles Z. Trace,Dell.

lures of bird life. For there the song
sters which winter here find their natural
food, the berries and seeds and insects.
1t is just one step in the bird pilgrims
progress to fly over from the trees in the
real woods to the trees in the doctors
garden.
And If, after a while, they discover
some food has been put out for them,
they are glad to stay. for the chance is
that this food supply will be more sure
than that of nature.
A few bird enthusiasts in the city can
boast of having identified at least 30
species at their own feeding boards. This
is rare, though. They are persons no
doubt peculiarly interested in birds, and
able to devote a great deal of time
watching for them.
In the suburbs it is easy for any one,
in the space of year, to identify at least
SO or go species. Not all Of these will be
present at any one time, by any. means.
But each morning there will be the
chance for new one
The beginner, as in other lines, is
usually very fortunate He sees some
species which he may never see again.
This adds to the general excitement 1t
Is quite possible to become genuinely ex-
cited over seeing new bird for the first
time.
And since there are far more species
OF birds than most of us will ever see,
there is always this possibility of seeing
new one" 1t never wears out.
II X
The first winter of genuine interest in
birds, especially if it is very cold one,
will be the most interesting of all.
This is why it is good thing to take
up this hobby, if possible, in the fall, SO
that by the time winter comes in earnest
the observer will be somewhat acquainted
with the names of the birds, the posi-
bilities of their appearance, and their
pictures.
The window-sill feeder is one Of the
best, but sometimes 1t Is not feasible to
establish it.
In such case, the feeding station put
on stake in the yard as close to a win
dow as possible is the next best. Have a
sheer but definite curtain at the window,
so that the observer will not brighten
away the more tinid among the birds
Grain and seed merely sprinkled on
the ground beneath an evergreen or
shrub will do very nicely. The birds are
not particular. Most of the species really
prefer to eat off the ground
There is nothing complicated about
feeding the birds which winter with us.
That is one of its best points
There are too many complicated things
in the world now. There is no use in
trying to make seem complicated some
thing which is as simple as bird feeding.
The main thing is to be interested, and
when this interest is aroused, however
1t is aroused, 1t will pay dividends galore
Then, even on the bleakest winter day
and especially then, it win be impossible
to look out the window without seeing
old friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-27
Trouble With the Axis

Something has gone very wrong
with Hitler's schedule for a big pa
rade of nations into the axis camp.
The parade started off well with
Hungary, and kept up when Ru-
mania marched past the Fuehrer's
reviewing stand to sign on the dotted
line. Next came Slovakia. This
pygmy German protectorate obvious
ly was intended to be the buildup
to a grand climax, beginning with
Bulgaria and ending in a flourish of
trumpets with Spain, France, or both.
Suddenly, the show is called of.
Uniformed Nazi sources" in Berlin
tell our press representatives that,
for the present at least, Bulgaria is
staying out of the axis lineup, and
that no further accessions are now in
contemplation
Considering the tremendous prop
uganda of recent weeks about the
European "New Order" represented
as being in full swing, this is dead
giveaway Whatever else the NaziS
may be, they certainly are good
showmen, and it is inconceivable that
those two past masters, Hitler and
Goebbels, would have permitted their
parade of nations to end on such a
pitiful anti-climaX as little Slovakia,
If they could have avoided it. Some
thing must have gone extremely sour
behind the scenes.
Two explanations at once suggest
themselves. The first of these Is the
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If you live in the suburbs you have an
opportunity for q multitude Of new
friends you cannot make In the city.
We refer to the birds.
Is woodpecker one Of your init
mates?
Do you really get a thrill when a
chickadee comes to cali?
VIII you wait happily for the 1unco, or
snowbird?
If you are not acquainted with these,
and many others, you are missing some
thing you might as well have, If you live
in the suburbs.
There are birds IN the city, Of course,
but not as many species, and in no such
numbers.
The suburbs and the country proper
are the places where the birds which
winter in this locality choose for their
residence.
The acquaintance of these creatures is
well worth having. They are happy to
know you, especially If you feed them.
After all, food is the one great bond be-
tween all creatures.
Man or fish, all enjoy good meal.
\
These friends of. ours are Just outside
the window, but thousands Of persons yet
have to make their acquaintance.
1t is just question of looking, and
being interested.
How does one become interested In
something in which he has not been in
terested before?
1t is question. Some persons, by
reading this column, have wondered at
first what we could find in birds so all
fired interesting.
They have gone on to work up the
same interest themselves.
Or chance looking over of some beau
tifully illustrated book has caused others
TO notice the cardinal, perhaps for the
first time In their lives.
Many persons who looked with interest
on birds in their younger days found that
life took them away from them for a
long time, but later they renewed their
friendship.
prominent doctor. for instance, finds
that bird study gives him release from
the many cares and perplexities of his
profession.
He discovers that 1t is a good thing to
be able to count eight-count EN-
species Of birds Just outside his window
In the morning.
If he didn't live in the suburbs, of
course, he couldn't do 1t; that is one OF
the good things about living out where
there are plenty of trees.
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There are trees in town, no doubt OF
that, but sections in the city are removed
from the real woods, and we are con-
WINGED that the presence of bits Of genu-
Inc forest close to any section are really
what brings the birds.
Suburban sections, in all cases, are
near to great tracts Of land totally un-
built. 1t Is these which are the primary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-27
Letters to the Editor
Urges Prompt Aid
For Greece.

For Greece.
To the Editor Of The Star:
The unjustinable attack by Italy on
Greece has reminded us in 1910 of the
battle Of Thermopylae in 480 BIC, when
the invading army of Modes and Persians
under xerxes was stopped by the defend
ing Greek army under Leonidas.
The action of Mussolini in invading
Greece was purely an attempt to con-
quer and enslave Greece. But the Greeks
have word for everything and they say:
"The wrong is never blessed" And so
few in number, once more have saved
cat least for the time being civilization
from the barbarians.
1t is now up to the other nations Of
the world-not so far subjugated by
the Nazis and Fascists-to rise and de-
fend what is left of democracy before
1t is too late. Yugoslavia has not yet
fallen into the dictators' trap, nor has
Turkey. Both can do lot for the i'm
mediate future. They can hold the
hordes for q while. In the meantime,
the German people and the Italian peo-
pie may come to their senses and shake
of the slavery Of dictatorship and save
themselves further suffering.
We in America cannot for long remain
neutral in principle, as without our as
sistance democracy is doomed. We must
participate in a more useful way If we
wish to maintain civilization in its pres
ent form. We do not need to send men
to Europe. What is needed now are
ships and airplanes. We cannot help
much If we observe strictly the neutrality
law
An appeal for planes, war materiel and
food was broadcast by Minister of the
Press of Greece Theo. Nicoloudes Now
is the time to help, he said There is
no question about that. Greece needs
Immediately all the assistance she can
get
An appeal for funds for war relief is
now being made for Greece in this
country. This is the first opportunity to
show our appreciation for the gallant
contribution Greece has made to hui
manity. Let us give as much as we can
Harold S. Vanderbilt, former Governor
Of Rhode Island, great philanthropist,
has accepted the Craftsmanship of the
drive. Details are still in the making,
but Ahepa, through its new supreme
president, Van A. Nomikos, has asked
all the 355 chapters of the order to
start appointing committees for the
drive, which will commence after the
Community Chest and the Red Gross
drives are concluded.
CNrrpYNc NyyCryNy cNNY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-27
The Soul of Greece

The ruined columns Of the Parthenon,
The snowy marbles Of an ancient glory
Watch the undaunted sons Of Greecs
fight on,
Writing in flame again her valiant
story.
From the blue Pindus, from the sea.
swept isles,
From limestone valleys and the sun.
parched plain
The heroes come, and, in the dark defileS
The hapless enemy is trapped and slain.
Let timorous nations cringe and bow the
knee;
Thoughfar outnumbered by the boast.
full throng,
The heirs of Marathon, Thermopylae,
Have known baptismal fire-and grown
strong.
Again today, the glory that is Greece
Holds honor dearer than q shameful
peacel
NEz BARCLAY KIRBY.
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Campaign Extended

With only eighty-six per cent OF
the stipulated budget subscribed, the
Community Chest drive necessarily
must be carried on until the complete
objective has been accomplished.
The total amount required is two
million dollars. 1t has been explained
again and again that this sum repre-
sents an irreducible minimum. Any
thing less than the full quota of gifts
would be a partial failure jeop-
ardizing the whole work of the CO.
operating agencies. The difference
between success and the present I'M
finished achievement approximates
two hundred and seventy thousand
dollars.
To those persons who do not I'M
derstand the problem it may seem
inconsequential that the annual
campaign should fall short of its
goal. They do not realize that no
allowance for Illustration can be
tolerated in the planning of such an
enterprise of service as the Com
munity Chest always has been. Each
item in the budget is pared to the
bone at the start Nothing more can
be taken away, nothing can be de-
MED, without injury to the humani-
tartan purposes involved. To Illus
trate the difficulty, let the suppositi-
tious case of a children's home be
cited. The theoretical assignment
of funds for it's maintenance is ten
thousand dollars. But in the event
of a fourteen per cent deficit only
eighty-six hundred dollars is forth
coming The cost of building repairs,
heat, light, supplies, etc, does not
change. Where then can a saving
be effected? The answer is: In the
meals served in the institutions
dining room. Bread without butter,
milk from which the last trace OF
cream has been SKINNED, these are
the pitiful compromises which are
demanded by the depleted income OF
the establishment. The physical re-
suits are deplorable, but the spiritual
hurts are infinitely more cruel.
Just why residents of the Nations
Capital should hold back when the
call for help is broadcast may be
a mystery. It has been suggested
that the explanation might be found
in the belief that the Federal Gov
eminent will come to the rescue Of
the city's poor and underprivileged
if their neighbors neglect them. But
that is an error of judgment. PreSi-
dent Roosevelt has cautioned the
whole country against indulgence in
the notion that Congress can appro-
pirate money for every local social
need In Washington particularly it
Is imperative that the full budget
of the Community Chest be met.
The alternative is suffering. No
sophistry can alter the fact that a
partial failure of this years campaign
would be, in truth, defeat for which
innocent and helpless people would
pay in the coin of pain.
But such a tragedy can be avoided.
If those who have not yet subscribed
will accept their obligation to aid and
if those who have given less than
they can afford will increase their
pledges, the specified goal will be
reached. Many organizations and
considerable number of men and
women in the so-called upper mid
die" classification have yet to re-
spond. Let them remember that
when their assistance is sought it is
for eighty-seven agencies-not merely
one single philanthropy-that the
appeal is put forth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-27
Recites High Lights
OF Greek History.
Ia fha Idifnr Of The 9far.
SOTERIOS NICHOLSON.

Greece, the mother Of western civiliza-
ton, is to the fore once more. After
dominating the Near East for some CEN
turtles she became, due to internal dis
sensions, first Macedonian 1888 B.C),
and then Roman GAG B.C0.
Beginning with 300 AID, when Do
cletian made changes in the government
Of the Roman dominion, she was as
signed to the eastern part, known later
as the Byzantine Empire. Here her
language became once more the Sim
parial tongue" the speech of the court,
the army and the administration.
Greece itself remained . province,
sharing the vicissitudes Of the rest Of
the MISUNDERSTANDING Slavic inva-
Gons.
Wnan n l1ol w s1Atins" (veniee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-27

Next to "streamlined," probably
the most overworked word in Eng
lish language advertising is casual"
A vacuum filled eclair is promised as
a prize to any one who can tell what
it really means.
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Commends Sentiment
From Rev. DR.. Phillips Sermon.

To the Editor of The Star:
A solemn reminder that q world
wide conflagration is raging was put
into words by the Rev. Dr. Re Barney
T. Phillips, preaching at the Church Of
the Epiphany on Thanksgiving Day.
quote a portion Of his sermon, as fol-
lows: mot on the Hill, but in the home;
not by legislation, not by the acts OF
Der Fuehrer, II Duce or the President,
but by our own lives and prayers can
the IRE now raging In the world b
eVogoonaA" " a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-27

Those who saw in the Rumanian
earthquake the equivalent of the
gale which destroyed the Spanish
Armada apparently will have to wait
a while, but not forever. God moves
in a mysterious way His wonders to
perform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-27

Russia now has a machine that
will forecast earthquakes, according
to recent foreign dispatches. Yes,
but has she one that will forecast
Nazis?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-27

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the 1Uriter, although the use of
q pSeudonyn for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters with
a Uie10 to condensation.
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and French and Italian princess con-
quered Constantinople and took over
the empire for a while, Greece was
cut up into feudal holdings by a num-
Der of western chieftains who ruled as
grand lords" and SUCH BY about 1850
the empire, including Hellas, became
Turkish.
1t was the spirit of the French Revo-
luton which once more revived the
ancient dream of independence in the
Hellenes, as it did in Bohemia and Ire
land. Forming a patriotic association
(Philike Hetairea) they agitated and
finally fought Q82D. Great names of
this era are Alexander, Ypsilanti, Man.
rviordato, Capo dIstria.
The sea battle of Navarino Q82O in
the main decided the issue. The Brit
ish, French, Russian and Greek fleets
destroyed the Sultan's Egypto-Turkish
squadron. And so, under international
guarantee there came to life the king
dom of the Hellenes" 1882, first ruled
by q Bavarian, Otto; later Q862) by
kings of the German-Danish house of
SchleSwig- Glucksburg. After the crea-
ton OF its independence the nation
fought various wars, winning and losing.
CTurkish, 1896; 2 Balkan wars, 1912;
World War, 1918; Turkish War, 1920 :.
Some of these gave the country addi-
tional territory. Present size, $4,000
square miles, equal to Virginia and Mas
sachusettS Population, 1000 OO0).
AS to the racial purity of the modern
Greeks, about 100 years ago, a German
ethnologist stirred up an awful rumpus.
He declared them to be mostly of mixed
Slavic blood. He was violently con-
tradicted, quite naturally by the Greeks
themselves and by others. For all that
I know, the battle still may be on. But,
reading about the present worries of
this little kingdom, the heart Of ancient
Hellas still beats in the breast of the
moderns. These "evzones" bring to
mind the Sacred band" of Thebes which
marched with Pilopeidas and Epamei-
nondas. And so may God defend the
right. FRED VETTER.
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Fire might well scan the list OF
once independent little nations
which used to chant, I'VE are neutral,
and ara going 70 remain "a" -
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A Christmas Suggestion
New Testament
Red Letter Edition

The Red Letter Edition of the New
Testament offers suggestion for the
Sunday school teacher who wants to give
her class something for Christmas, in
expensive yet fitting-in fact, it is a
most appropriate remembrance for any
one who reads the Scriptures. The words
of the Saviour are printed in red, but
the unique and exclusive feature is the
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tables and references which will help the
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Praises Cartoon on Strike
In Aircraft Industry.

Praises Cartoon on Strike
In Aircraft Industry.
To the Editor OF The Star:
Referring to James Berryman's car
toon, reproduced In the New York Herald
Tribune, 1t is the best have seen in
long time. II copy could be placed
on the desk Of every Senator and Rep
resentative, maybe something could be
done about strikes In national defense
industries. =. NJ. Balm.
New Yogk Ctr,
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Appeals for Aid
For Fighting Greeks.
To the Editor Of The Star:

AZ tt1c Eoitof VI ~ ne Stars
Our beloved brothers In Greece are
engaged In deadly struggle for their
independence. All through the ages the
Greeks have made history with their
lighting spirit. I beg Of everybody to
contribute to the nearest Greek relief
agency. The Greeks need money, medi-
cal supplies and clothing. Let our
American friends help the Oldest demo-
cratic country in the world. We cannot
let Greece down at this critical moment
Be generous. Long live Greece!
AN AMERICAN GREEK.