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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
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Chicago Qee 6-l2D at Boston
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New York schumacher I'D
(Only games scheduled)
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston (Bagby 7-e) at Chicago
(Knott $50
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Detroit (Newhouser 7-6)
Philadelphia Cross l.3) at
Cleveland (Herder 0-5)
New York tRufang SD at Ct.
Louis tNlkgeling SD
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Orchestra
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WOR-Profit Trio
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The dog-f1sh, Q species Of the
shark family, gets its name from
the fact that It hunts in packs.
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6:00-Yankee News
6:15-Jim Britt, sports
6:30-Lawrence Salerno, baritone
6:45-Band of the Week
7:00-Fulton Lewis, Jr.
7:15-Naugatuck Speaks
7:30-Designs for Dancing
7:45-Totem Pole Orch.
S:00-To Be Announced
8:15-Jack Teagarden's Orch.
S:30-Sports Writer'S Quiz
7:00-Stage Door Memories
9:15-From London: Arthur Mann
9:30-Morton Gould's Music
Cloves
Stadium
in Rhythm
News
II :15-Weather Service
! 1:30-Duke Days Orch.
12:00-Sign Off
A. NJ.
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10:45-John Metcalfes Choir Loft
1:00-Colonial Network News
11:15-Singing Strings
II :30-Ruth Moss Interviews
johnson Family
12:00-Noonday Musicale
p. NJ.
12:15-Melodic Moments
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12:45-It's Dance Time
1:00-Yankee News
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POOLS Anybody Home?
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Runs-Frey 2, Myers 2, Walters,
M Mccormick, M W lex, Camilli,
Walker. Errors - Phelps, Wasdell.
Mccormick, Walters, Wasdell, Cam
Iii 2. Two base hits-Frey, Walker,
Wasdell. Three base hit-Goodman.
Home run-Camlli. Double plays
Myers and F. Mccormick. Left on
bases-Cincinnati S, Broo k Ign 8.
Bases on balls-off Hamlin 1. Struck
out-by Carleton l, by Hamlin 8, by
Walters 2. Hts-off Carleton. in
l 2-3 innings; off Hamlin, in 6 IL;
off Casey, n 1. Losing pitcher
Carleton. Umpir Ballanfant,
Campbell and KLEIN. Time-1:49. At
tendance-30,102.
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KRAMER TO TOLEDO

81. Louis. July 26.-(UP)-The St
Louis Browns have optioned pitcher
Jack Kramer 10 the Toledo club Of
the American Association on q "a
hour recall BASIS, II was reported TO-
dav.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE

Games Yesterday
Detroit Z, Washington S.
Cleveland Z, Philadelphia 6.
Chicago ~, Boston 10.
st. Louis IA, New York -.
Games Today
New York at st. Louis.
Boston at Chicago.
Philadelphia at Cleveland.
Washington at Detroit.
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5:45-Turn Styles
6:00-News
6:05-Edwin c. Hill Presents the
Human Side of the News
G:15-Batters' Up
6:30-News
6:45-The World Today
7:O0-Harry Horlick's Music of the
Waltz
7:15-Music for Moderns
7:30-Benson Barn Dance
S:00-The Blue Beetle
S:30-Designs for Dancing
S:55-European News
90O-Polish Folk Melodies
9:30-Ansonia Polish Program
10:00-Glenn Miller Orch.
lO:15-Public Affairs
0:30-Midget Auto Races
11:00-Press News
11:05-Local News
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NATIONAL LEAGUE

Games Yesterday
Boston 4, Chicago 8.
Cincinnati 6, Brooklyn 8.
st. Louis-Philadelphia (rain).
(Only games scheduled).
Games Today
st. Louis at Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh at New York.
Chicago at Boston.
(Only games scheduled).
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YESTERDAYS HERO - Hank
Greenberg, Tigers, who had per-
feet day at bat, SO for g." including
homer No. 10 as Detroit won from
Washington, Us.
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CLEVELAND

x-Batted for Beckman in 9th.
xx-Batted for Besse in 9Th.
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Score for Haming 8th.
Cincinnati -. 1 4 % o % 0-6
Brooklyn $50 1 o 900 90 2-3
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In This Corner
Evening star., 1940-05-14
Where the Blame Rests

The Star cannot agree with Rep
resentative McGehee's thought that
blame for the failure to amend the
District Unemployment Act is to be
placed with the leaders of labor and
the unemployed.
The blame for the deplorable
flasco which has marked attempts
to amend this act rests with the
House District Committeeman no.
where else.
Labor leaders have been short
sighted and selfish, it is true, in their
efforts to make the local benefits so
liberal as to antagonize the repre-
sentatives In Congress OF States
where's such liberality would be out
of the question. But it is to be ex-
pected that labor leaders would try
to get all they can, and they are not
the ones who write the legislation.
The real difficulty has been two
fold. First has been the dillydally-
ing of the District Unemployment
Compensation Board, which appar-
emily is incapable of effective lead
ership and seemingly is uninterested
in making any real effort to secure a
just compromise between the con-
fiicting aims Of tax-paying employers
and labor. M.. ".-
The second difficulty has been the
failure OF the District Committee to
meet its responsibility and report to
the House a series Of amendments
that would represent reasonable lib
eralization of benefits while reducing
the outrageously excessive taxes now
collected to pay them.
Mr.. McGehee has perhaps done all
in his power to accomplish this. But
the House District Committee has let
1t slide, as 1t lets other things slide,
and the session will probably close
as Mr.. McGehee predicts-without
any amendments.
Labor's fault? Not at all. It is the
fault of legislative body too pre-
occupied with other things to func-
ton in behalf of the voteless, tax
paying constituents who live in
Washington.
Evening star., 1940-05-14
THIS AND THAT
By Charles z. Traceuell.

waggish blue jays. they have habit OF
leaving neighborhoods at times.
Our community has been fortunate
We feel, In having them at all times OF
the year, not in numbers, but three or
four or half dozen.
They keep things in an uproar wher-
ever they come, not by frightening other
birds. which they surely do not, but
mostly because OF their jaunty ways and
loud calls and cries.
Several years ago this column received
letter from another Virginia corre-
spondent-we think 1t was Virginia
stating that the jays left neighborhood
every Friday.
This, according to our correspondent,
led to an old legend, that the blue Jays
visited the devil on that day.
Here we get down to the very roots Of
folklore.
A grand bird is the jay, taking him as
he comes, and that is the only way to
take him. for he brightens up any yard.
Other and smaller birds, while never
disputing anything with him, do not
really fear him.
We have never seen an instance of a
jay attacking any other bird. He has a
reputation, of course, of being an egg
eater, and no doubt he does 1t, but so
do other birds.
At feeding stations he remains only
half an hour at the most.
Peanuts will attract him.
He is as bad as any squirrel In bear
Ing on the COOLERS. He seems to have
the ability to cram several in his bill.
The Jay likes to carry of sunnower
and other seeds, packing them in his
jaws, or whatever you call that portion
of the bird anatomy.
These bits of food he hides in trees,
selecting the crevices of bark and
notches.
While he undoubtedly does this for his
own future benefit, he also helps many
smaller bird.
Nuthatches, brown creepers and many
other birds find and devour the food
which the jays hide.
Since the jays are large and capable,
they must carry away and hide immense
amounts of foods, over the days, most
of which is probably found by other
birds and by squirrels.
1t is in this way that nature helps
carry them all through the winter
These methods have been worked out
over the centuries. While they may
seem to be haphazard, they pass that
greatest test:
They work.
We hope no newcomer to bird feeding
resents the visits of the jays just be-
cause they are so much larger than most
guests and seem so bold and buccaneer-
ing in their ways. They are beautiful,
lusty fellows, with real sense of humor
welcome visitors where bird feeding is
carried on In the same good spirit.
Evening star., 1940-05-14
Library Changes

DR.. George F. Bowerman soon will
retire from the administration of the
Washington Public Library. It is
natural that he should be succeeded
by Miss Clara Wells Herbert, who has
been his associate since 1907 and his
principal assistant since 1920.
These changes are not sudden de-
velopments, neither are they such as
to involve any startling alterations
in policy or method Of business. DR..
Bowerman and Miss Herbert have
brought to approximate perfection a
system which serves the community
efficiently, economically and with
rich cultural effect. The library,
under their management, has been
a school for the people. Such was the
purpose of its founders. It will con-
tinue to be the aspiration of their
successors in time to come.
Friends of the library are grateful
that the first thirty-eight years Of
its history have been a period Of
steady growth. The work has been
carried forward mostly by members
of the original group Of trustees and
employees. When new personnel has
been introduced, the constructive
traditions were. maintained. Thus,
the institution is living entity in
itself, independent Of individuals.
And they who have given themselves
to that end are satisfied that it is
so. Miss Herbert will follow the path
Of DR.. Bowerman and in turn will be
followed by another administrator
who will preserve the same ideals Of
progress.
The Library always has trained its
own staff people, preparing them for
special tasks as they were needed;
and the advantages Of such an ar
rangement now are manifest.
Evening star., 1940-05-14

ents Of deceased Word War veterans
who had % much Is ninety days'
service, without regard to the cause
Of death.
The Endorsement of this proposed
grab was legislative travesty, for
no one with even an elementary
grasp Of finances should think OF
saddling the Government with such
q preposterous burden In view of
present conditions.
The answer, Of course, is the i'm
minence of election time, for to put
the matter In the most charitable
light, 1t Is safe to say that 1t was
this reason, rather than belief in the
justice and equity Of the measure,
that was responsible for nine out Of
every ten votes cast in its favor.
Aside from its financial aspect
and estimates of the cost have
ranged up to $l00,OO0,00O annually
the principle of the bill, which is the
product of high-powered lobby, Is
thoroughly indefensible. Represent
ative Rankin of Mississippi, the au-
thor, and other supporters, say in
excuse for the measure that it will
aid dependents of veterans whose
deaths were indirectly due to war
service. But certainly, there is no
justification for creating a class of
beneficiaries whose claim on the
Government has such a flimsy foun-
dation.
The bill now goes to the Senate
and it may be expected to encounter
more backbone there than was shown
in the House, where the opposition
could muster but thirty-one votes.
The Senate should not even bring
it to the floor.
Right-thinking veterans unques-
tionably would applaud this treat
ment of the measure.
Evening star., 1940-05-14
By the Sword

Some countries may have scenes
OF political violence in their halls Of
parliament, but not Cuba. This is
well illustrated by a recent contro-
versy there between a candidate for
Senator and candidate for Repre-
sentative on the same party. These
gentlemen, when they agreed to dis
agree, did not thresh out their diff
culties In Congress and thereby call
attention to an unfortunate lack Of
harmony in the party. Instead, a
combination of party loyalty and pa
triotism caused them to adjourn
their meeting to quiet spot in the
country, where the discussion could
take place calmly.
There the senatorial aspirant pre-
sented his point, which was on the
end Of sword, and pressed 1t home
vigorously. The would-be Represent
ative parried cleverly and had at
least partial success in getting the
senatorial ear. Arguments on both
sides were keen, having just come
fresh from the grindstone, and the
proceedings moved rapidly, some-
times faster than the eye could fol-
low. The debate was, Of course, con-
Quoted under the auspices of q SUBJ
committee on practical politics which
gave both participants a chance to
secure the floor, and the loser the
privilege Of staying on it. Thus in
strictly parliamentary style the mat
ter was settled, the swords Of politics
sheathed and its wounds patched up.
Privately, the legislators were carved
up some, but there was no visible
split in the party.
Evening star., 1940-05-14
EAST FALLS CHURCH, Va.

Dear Sir:
How thrilling 1t Is to discover q new
bird in ones yard!
This happened to me today as I
looked out in the lilac bushes and saw 4
small gray-blue bird fitting about, DART
ing out now and then at an insect, fly
catcher fashion.
1T was . blue-gray gnatcatcher, q
dainty bird hardly larger than q chicka-
dee and nearly as cute.
"The bird book gives them as being
abundant. but it's the first time I've
seen one, and, by the way, 1t can sing
lovely little song. 1t sounds entirely
different from any other bird.
Our yard also boasts the beautiful
towhee, who has been here for almost 4
week. His mate is not around to nv
knowledge. The brown thrasher, flicker,
mourning dove and, of course, the robin
are others who are here. I have seen
one chimney swift and several tree
swallows already.
There Is one bird which seems to be
noticeably absent In this locality and
that is the blue Jay. Have you noticed
this? We usually have so many, but they
seem to have deserted us entirely.
Sincerely, G. B. s."
4
The chickadee is really a wl1oppina big
bird in comparison with the tiny gnat-
catcher.
The latter is but ~ inches in length,
whereas the cheerful chickadee is all of
5z inches or thereabouts
This makes the blue-gray gnatcatcher
the smallest bird which visits our gar
dens, next to the ruby -throated hum
mingbird.
This column has never been fortunate
enough to have one of these gnat-
catchers in the yard. 1t is listed as
common summer resident.
Nest building begins with them the
third week in April. Young on the wing
have been observed as early as the last
week in May. Occasionally they appear
here by March 6. Mainly they are gone
by the middle of September.
This must be a most interesting
visitor. 1t is said to resemble miniature
mockingbird, but according to the pic
lures it more nearly resembles a wren.
The song Of this bird is judged very
sweet, but 1t is SO soft that one must be
very close to hear it.
The gnatcatcher belongs to the rel
atively small number Of birds which do
not seem to use much common sense
about singing close to the nest.
The male, which takes turns with the
female In sitting on the eggs, is said to
sing, fearlessly even while on the nest.
This, surely, is not q very discreet
thing to do, under the circumstances.
As to the bold, handsome and somewhat
Evening star., 1940-05-14
The Miracle of Sprina

The cold and SHOWS Of winter were un.
known
To her until she was woman grown,
For she had lived her life where golden
hours
The whole year through were filled with
birds and flowers.
When first she saw . snowstorm's daz-
zling white
She was awestruck, and silent at the
sight
OF so much beauty. soft and deep and
still;
Each snow fall brought an added, deeper
thrill.
But when the winter days grew short
and dark
1t seemed to her as II the very spark
OF life had been extinguished; never
Could trees or flowers or grass be as
before
The cruel hand Of winter laid them low.
And then, one day. she heard with face
aglow.
The icebound stream throw OF its broken
chain:
Saw Wild geese flying north: and once
again
Green grass sprang from the earth: the
golden cup
OF the first dafodil was lifted up;
The swelling leaf buds burst on every
tres:
The robin and the bluebird merrily
Sang In the spreading orchards blos-
sonny tide
That drenchsd with beauty al the coun.
tryside.
Winter was vanquished; every living
thing
Received new life at the soft breath Of
Spring.
She said, with Joy that was akin to pain,
Lord. now ! know !. too. ahall live
asain.s
Bessie 0CHxltUk DU1gTxN.
Evening star., 1940-05-14
Concerning "Cowpsths"
On the Mall.

To the Editor Of The Star:
The people who use the "cowpaths"
through the Mall are taxpayers, and
since, due to al the regulations, their
cars are parked 10 to Is blocks from
their work, they should be permitted to
cut across the Mall II they wish. Did
it ever occur to the authorities to put
walks across the Mall where the tax
payers evidently desire to walk? Fifty
thousand dollars for lights around the
Union Station and the motorists avoid
It.!
The taxpayer should get some con-
sideration for his money. He can't vote;
must he give and give and receive no re-
turn for his money! Lets give the tax
payer place to park and allow him to
walk when and where he pleases, since
his money keeps up the government in
the District. Let the police 60 after the
holdup men and quit arresting people
for walking across the parks.
ONE WHO PARKS SIXTEEN BLOCKS
FROM THE OFFICE.
Nay =.
Evening star., 1940-05-14
Letters to the Editor
Correspondent Opposes
U. S. Entry in War.
To the Editor Of The stsr.

Correspondent Opposes
U. S. Entry in War.
To the Editor Of The Star:
We are again faced with the same situ-
alton as that which confronted us at the
start Of the first World War. Being a
young man with military training, OBJ
serve with interest articles appearing in
your paper encouraging the idea Of the
United States entering the present war
on the side Of the allies.
wish all your readers could have
witnessed little incident which oc-
CURED across from the White House on
the evening of May Z. A World War
veteran, shabbily dressed, thin and hun
cry, was suddenly taken with a convul-
sion and lay on the walk for at least a
half hour before police or medical aid
arrived. After recovering, he stated that
he had not eaten for days and that he
had been refused help by several organi-
cations where he applied, including the
Veterans Hospital. The persons who
witnessed this happening will verify my
statements.
To think-a man who gave the best
part OF his life for this country, fought
and was willing to die for democracy"
forgotten! Are we again to sacrifice
our youths, the strong and healthy, our
leaders Of tomorrow, to tight some one
else's wars. and to return crippled, shell
shocked or gassed, only to be forgotten?
May 8. J.C M.
Evening star., 1940-05-14
Germany Repays Dutch
Kindnesses With Bombs,
To the EDITOR of The atsp.

All people of Dutch origin-naturalized
or not yet citizens here shaking
with anger and grief after learning Of
the invasion Of their native country. and
with good reason. I recall the special
trains with thousands of children from
Germany arriving in Holland soon after
the first World War. Those children
came almost naked, half starved and in
very poor health, to be patiently nursed
back to health by the plying people
of Holland.
Those children stayed until again they
were In good health and left for their
homes with enough clothes to last for 4
long time. AL those boys by now are
serving their country and are sent by
their Fuehrer to repay their foster par
ents in bombs and blood and misery.
win the remaining great neutrals now
begin to realize what kind OF . world viii
be left II tho "Huns" are allowed to
continue their barbarities and destruc-
ton?
! sincerely hope that my adopted coun-
try VIII soon realize the real danger
developing from such crying evils and
DO something about It before It II too
late, for Germany win stop ct nothing
to gain her own ends, % We win md
out sooner or later, and the cost win be
terrible. HENDRIX oosTHoEK.
Aitchellvills. I'D.
"A q sa
Evening star., 1940-05-14

be told that the repeal of the johnson
Act must result in Europe's buying all
OF their products at high prices, that soon
they can again become prosperous. In
the cities the workers will be told that
the continuance of their jobs depends
largely upon the extension of credit to
the allies so that the wheels of our indus
tries may be kept going at top speed.
But no attempt will be made to recall
the fact that the prosperity which was
temporarily enjoyed by the farmers and
workers during the first World War
nearly spelled complete disaster when
peace finally came, bringing with it a
depression from which we have not yet
recovered. Any seeming prosperity built
on war orders is bound to react dis
astrously.
Nevertheless, the stage is being set
carefully for the next barrage of inter-
national war propaganda engendered by
the paranoiacs of Europe to inveigle good
old, big-heatred, rich Uncle Sam to ac-
cept another stacked deck. And the plot is
likely to succeed unless the American
public becomes angrily conscious Of the
threadbare fraud which Is again being
perpetrated in the name of democracy.
The Veterans Of Foreign Wars of the
United States has seen and experienced
war at its worst. It resents the proba-
bility Of the Nations youth being used
to increase the number of white crosses
In the American cemeteries already in
France for no good reason. We will do
better to attend to our own business at
home and let Europe fight its own wars.
When and II the Western Hemisphere is
attacked by the madmen of Europe It
will be time enough for the United States
to take 'em apart.
VICTOR E. DEVEREAUx.
Director, National Department Of
Americanism, Veterans of FOREIGN
Wars Of the United States,
May 10.