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Evening star., 1940-01-15
SILVER SPRING, Nd.

S1LVEH 6PHlNC, Ma.
Dear Sir: We enjoy your articles on
the birds very much and we are 50 in
terested in feeding the feathered things
I'VE have many all summer out here,
and quite few are staying with us this
winter-the cardinals, blue jays, the
mockingbirds, the snowbirds, the wood
pecker--and we have brown thrasher,
but there are two small birds I do not
know, and cannot flnd a description of
them.
"One is between 3 and inches, slate
colored on head and back has a topknot
on head, pink or light tan under stom-
ach and wings-a very dainty little
thing-shy.
"The other is a black and white bird,
quite small, almost as small as a wren-
lot Of white about throat and stomach.
1t chatters like the wren some-not as
long a song as the wren.
III I have made myself clear in de-
scribing these two, will you tell me what
they are?
Thanking you, I remain,
Most sincerely, E. l. K"
~ X Xxx
The first of these, the one with the
topknot, probably is the titmouse.
The second must be the chickadee.
1t is difficult to identify species by
other peoples descriptions. They are
thinking of one thing, you are thinking
of another
A man wants to know what is the
orange bird which comes to our yard
every day"
If 1t is summer, you say Baltimore
oriole.
If it is winter, you do not know what
to tell him, for there are no orange
birds around here now.
He insists it is there, nevertheless.
An orange bird?
Run through book of bird plates,
and he shouts, when you come to the
cardinal, There it ISL
But you said orange" he Is re-
minded
Red was orange to him; orange was
red. He was not critical when it came
to naming colors.
Maybe he was color blind,
4x
The home owner who has chickadees
and titmice at his feeding board has two
Of the very finest of all the songsters.
One might even 60 as far as to say
they are the very best, and probably
not be far wrong.
Here are two creatures whose inno-
cence, zest in life and sheer beauty strike
every observer.
Surely they are two birds over which
no one could argue, whether he agreed
they were tops" or not.
They are more likely to come to
suburban areas where there are plenty
of trees.
If there is real woods close so much
the better for titmice and chickadees.
Evening star., 1940-01-15
Jupon's New Premier

Although Japan has Just under
gone political crisis resulting in
formation of a new cabinet under
the leadership of Admiral Mitsumasa
Yonai because Of the failure of the
government Of General Nobuyui
Abe to settle differences with the
United States there is little reason
yet to believe that Japan is ready
for the sweeping alterations in her
China policy which will make possible
final settlement with this country
and restoration Of Japanese -Ameri-
can amity.
Selection of Admiral Yonai as
premier-marked by an embarrass-
ing confusion Of announcements
has two significant aspects. First
of all it indicates the seriousness
with which Japan views American
naval expansion in the Pacific, and
the intention to meet that expansion
with building program of her own.
Admiral Yonai has long been a pro-
ponent OF big navy for Japan, and
has given virtual warning that
Japans naval building program was
designed to make her supreme in
the western Pacific. If, as is expected,
the new Premier also retains the
naval ministry a concentration of
energies upon naval defense may be
expected.
Second is the fact that, despite
General Abe's failure, Japan is still
seeking political reconciliation with
the United States. Admiral Yonai,
who was credited with leading the
movement against the German
japanese military alliance last year,
advocates more friendly relations
with the United States, and will carry
that attitude into the big Job which
awaits his regime-negotiation of a
new commercial treaty with the
United States.
But In spite Of his American
sympathies Admiral Yonai cannot
succeed In his task unless the ruling
forces IN Japan-presently the army
and navy-moderate their stand on
China and the new order in Asia" I"
Although there is a strong under
current of dissatisfaction among
Japanese civilians and industrial in
terests with the protracted burdens
OF the China campaign, the army
and navy have not yet indicated
sufficient willingness to recede from
their proclaimed objectives to enable
Admiral Yonai or any other Japanese
Evening star., 1940-01-15
'Christiun Front Arrests

Charged with plotting to over
throw the Government of the United
States, seventeen members of a secret
inner circle of the christian Front"
have been arrested in New York by
agents of the Federal Bureau of In
vestigation. ]. Edgar Hoover, an
nouncing that they had been seized
and that cordite, arms and ammuni-
tion had been found in their possess
sion, explained that they were con-
spring to create reign of terror
to eliminate" the Jews and to install
a dictator" The whole plan was
ridiculous, yet there can be little
question that it might have de-
veloped into a campaign of violence.
after seizure of strategic points, it
Evening star., 1940-01-15

great debt we owe Germany should be
adequately considered.
From the descendants of the fellow
countrymen of Gutenberg, the father of
printing: of Mergenthaler, the inventor
of linotyping; of Kepler. the founder of
modern astronomy; of Humboldt the
greatest naturalist of the 10th century:
OF Beethoven, the greatest symphonic
composer of all times-to all the re-
nowned German-American soldiers,
artists, chemists. metallurgists instru-
ment makers, naturaists, and other
scientists who helped to make our coun-
try prosperous, the German element
took leading part. This fact should
not be ignored. DIR. TITUS ULKE.
January TO-
Evening star., 1940-01-15
A Plea Is Made
For Aid to the Deaf.

To the Editor Of The Star
Several years ago an article appeared
in The Star telling of a humanitarian
in New York who devoted himself to
helping the deaf by giving instruments,
and money for instruments, that prom
ised help for those with faulty hearing.
The cost Of these devices is very high
$3.50 is common and even 5000 is not
unusual. If they are cheap they are
probably no good OF course, no one is
in the business for his health. 1t is all
commercialized, and the victims are the
poor. With no reserve, they are doomed
to suffer in silence.
Loss of hearing is terrible affliction,
compelling one to appear morose and un-
friendly when really he doesn't hear, and
SO cannot react to life about him. I'm
questionably there are devices to help
the deaf, but how may they be obtained
by persons Of limited means? Surely
here is field for true philanthropy.
REV. A. H. THOMPSON.
January IL.
Evening star., 1940-01-15

most important to me is this: It is likely
that few in addition to us nativeborn
Washingtonians will vote in a purely
local municipal election, and not all of
us. 1t is common experience that except
when some unusual issue Is to be voted
on all the people who vote in national
elections will not take the trouble to
vote in local ones, though out in the
States there Is no possible reason
against voting. Here, however, citizens
who have come from the States may not
be actively claiming residence back
home" and may not have voted for
decades, yet they would hesitate to put
any shadow of doubt on that right for
a mere municipal election here. You
can stoutly assure people that they can
be voting residents in two places at
once, but many will not feel sure and
few will risk their own rights to prove
you right.
Several Of the arguments made and
whispered against us would probably be
illustrated and helped by suffrage limited
to voting for municipal council. Minor
tiles whose voices would have only their
proper subordinate weight in an elec-
ton for President, Senators and Repre-
rentatives might be the most vocal in
municipal elections, to the discontinue
of the majority of our own people and
our friends of Capitol Hill. Every un-
happy occurrence would be magnified by
those who have been saying with such
maddening smugness that 1t would not
be wise to have a vote here.
In any form of suffrage is now tried
here and fails, or is subjected to criti-
cism and taken away again. all forms
of suffrage will be killed for this genera
ton. In round figures, our status
changes once each 10 years, 1900, 1870,
1910. We had better be careful what
we ask for In 1910. + for one am not
willing to accept anything for which the
principal argument is that it can be
gotten without amendment to the Con-
stitution. PAUL T.. LESH.
January Is.
Evening star., 1940-01-15
statesman to come to terms with the

statesman to come to terms with the
American Government.
Japan erroneously is striving to
meet a problem Of principles as If it
were problem Of personalities. and
seeks by changing the personalities
to moderate the Importance which
attaches to the principles. But the
American Government sees clearly
the issues Of principle involved, and
has no reason to abandon them
merely because the leaders of Japan's
government are, personally friendly
to this country.
Evening star., 1940-01-15
On the Air

Any one who may chance to OBJ
serve pigeons flying about and
whistling popular songs is warned
not to become unduly alarmed. and
take such drastic steps as swearing
of or consulting an alienist. It
will not even be necessary to conceal
the dread phenomenon frcm the at
tention Of scoffing neighbors, for
they are no phantom pigeons to be
classed with pink elephants, purple
spotted giraffes, and other highly
fantastic fauna born of imagination
and begotten by overindulsence. No,
they are real fowls belonging to the
Greater Newark Pigeon Club, and
wearing in their tails little reed
whistles motivated by the slightest
breath.
Operating on wing length of If
teen inches without the authority of
the Federal Communications Com
mission, Newark's animated pro-
grams will soon broadcast on regular
schedules. It is rumored that many
whistle recordings Of everything
from "Scatterbrain" to Beethoven's
"Twenty-third Symphony in q Flat"
have been made, with hundreds OF
entertainers ready to 60 on the air.
This introduces 4 new problem-how
to tune out unwanted programs.
Gentle souls may accomplish it by
the use Of ear muffs; more vigorous
individuals, who resent being pushed
around, are expected to revive the
medieval sport of falconry, and head
promptly for the nearest hawk shop.
Evening star., 1940-01-15
Calls Attention to Bad
Traffic Condition.


To the Editor of The Star:
Trafic Director Van Duzer some Sat-
urday afternoon should station himself
at Connecticut avenue and Bancroft
place and watch the autos tear along
while long-suffering pedestrians find it
utterly impossible to cross to the street.
car platform. At this point there are
no traffic lights. Up and down the hill
at maddening speed taxis and trucks
proceed. To endeavor to cross with such
hazards staring one in the face would
parallel lumberman attempting to
reach shore after jam has broken, as
a Mr.. Goldsborough points out. FIRE.
quently rather than take the risk I have
relied on my pedal extremities to carry
me to my destination although my poor
dogs" may be barking with pain.
20 that had the wings of dove"
January 8. A. r. KENNEDY.
Evening star., 1940-01-15
Holds Physical Force Based
On Moral Strength.

To the Editor Of The Star:
With profound interest we have
watched Finnish victories on the Russo
Finnish front. These victories, of a
small country over one of the largest
nations in the world, serve to illustrate
an increasingly predominant factor in
the progress of evolution; that Is, physi-
cal force is based on and is proportion
ate to moral strength.
We, as individuals, sympathize with
and would like to support this little
republic. Our country could aid Fin
land with money and supplies, but the
greatest aid that any David may receive
against its Goliath is spiritual, not
material, in nature.
We can give this aid to all Davids
by living q more abundant, more pro-
gressive, more spiritual life; not a life
based on selfishness and greed or prepa.
ration for future happiness. but . Life
Evening star., 1940-01-15
Commends Decision Opening

SoAAAASAAS DCClSIOH OYCHlUX
Library to Negroes.
To the Editor of The Star:
1t seems very likely now that Negroes
OF Alexandria will be permitted the use
OF the library of that city since the
court there has held that "there has not
been :. any evidence that the Alexan.
dria Library Association has any regu.
lation limiting the library's use and
facilities to the white race -
have found library facilities indis.
pensable in the acquiring Of an educa-
ton. Now that Negroes are able to take
advantage of library facilities-at least,
in Alexandria-the outlook for the South
begins to brighten bit, for a chain 10
still mo stronger than its weakest link"
WALTER b. WHEELER,
January IL,
Evening star., 1940-01-15
Lists German Contributions
To American Culture.

In reading over some interesting
eugenic pamphlets, sent me by the
Eugenics Society of Northern California,
could not help noting, as defect
therein, the characterization of the in
fluence of the British race on our cul-
ture, whereas the dominating cultural
effect which Germany, and our citizens
Of German origin, have exerted on our
Nation has been ignored or minimized.
This sort of Misrepresentation must be
resented by all fair-ninded citizens The
Evening star., 1940-01-15
Citizens Group Praises
Star Articles.

To the Editor of The Star:
At the last meeting of our association,
held on January 8, 1910, the members
adopted resolution unanimously COM
mending The Evening Star Newspaper
for its publication of the "Why Must
They Die" caption and its comprehen-
sive traffic survey. JOSEPH NOTES,
Secretary, Northeast WASHINGTON
Citizens Association.
January 12
Evening star., 1940-01-15

lived to give our best to our fellowman
and to set an example that will inspire
him to do likewise.
CLAUDE 'STROTHER, Jr.
January IL.
Evening star., 1940-01-15

It's in the bag now, boys; Cham
berlain visits the western front with.
out that ink umbrella.
Evening star., 1940-01-15
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the 1oriter. although the use OF
a pSeudonym for publication is
permissible. Please be brief!
Evening star., 1940-01-15

@. How many stars are visible3-
G. M. c.
A. The number of stars that can bs
seen by person of average eyesight is
only about 1000. The humber visible
through the telescope has been esti-
mated by J. E. Gore at 100000 and BY
Profs. Newcomb and Young at 1oo,-
100000.
Evening star., 1940-01-15
Member of the Associated Press.

A., The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
Lne use Tor republication of all news dispatches
credlted to 1t or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein
All rights of publication OF special dispatrhes
herein also are reserved "''N"'ehes
Evening star., 1940-01-15

O. How can obtain reliable almanac
for 1910 at a low cost?-R. P.
A. See Page Az of today's Star.
Evening star., 1940-01-15
To the Editor of The Star:

ference between other American cities
and what would be Washington's situa-
ton Is that elsewhere the same people
who elect the city councils elect the
State Legislatures and adopt the State
constitutions, and this difference is i'm
portant
For example, there is no danger of the
municipal powers Of Baltimore City
being revoked because some member OF
the Maryland Legislature does not like
to have Baltimore's trafic regulations
enforced against him. Baltimore is too
we'll protected by the State constitution
and by its own representatives in the
State Legislature. What comparable
protection would the District have in
Congress with no members there and
no constitutional sanction for its local
government?
Mr.. Armstrong recognizes that only
municipal powers like those granted to
city government could be granted to
locally elected ofiicials, and that legis-
lative powers like those OF State gov
ernment could not be delegated by
Congress to local body, without con-
stitutional amendment such as that pro-
posed by Mr.. Summers. Surely it must
be realized that much is lacking when
30 deficient q substitute for local self
government is accepted. Every munich
pal regulation which smacks of being
law will be challenged in the courts, and
no aggrieved citizen will accept prece-
dents drawn from the experience of other
cities, because there the granted charter
rights rather than the Federal Consti-
tuition will define the municipal powers.
The consideration which seems the
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-01-25
Our Town: High School
By Anne Hull

Most of US living in Greenbelt have no oppor-
tuntty of meeting and exchanging ideas with our
mel ghbors of Branc hville, Beltsville, Berwn, or
College Park. One place where this of 1sola-
ton is being converted into cooperation is the
Greenbelt High School, 50 per cent of those students
come from surrounding TOMS. There about 30 in
the entire student body.
One of the remarkable features Of the High School
Is the amount of volunteer work performed by the
students. Different groups of Home Economics stud
ents volunteer to prepare the offered In the
cafeteria at lunch time, and clear up afterwards.
Commercial Course students offer their services in
the Office those interested in library work assist
the Librarian, Mrs. Polly Brown. The boys studying
Industrial Arts under Chester W1 build most of the
cafeteria equipment, and have fashioned benches for
the school grounds, to cite only two of their
tributions.
The school offers three courses; the academic,
for those who plan to continue their studies after
graduation; the commercial, for those planning to
enter business; and the general, viii Oh vi tn the
proper selection of electives, prepare students
for trades apprenticeshps, nurses schools, labora
tory asststanceshtps, and general vocations.
There are ten instructors representing at least
eight states. Roland Slier, the principal, teaches
Polly Brown, librarian, also teaches world history
and economics. Miss Louise Archer is the natheuat-
les teacher. Mrs. Christine Boughton gives most Of
the English courses. Sidney Henes caches economic
geography, ctvics, American history, and English.
Mss Elizabeth Poffnberger instructs music, Latin,
French, and English. Frederick Zeb1ey gives the
commercial course, and Chester Mrl the industrial
and chemistry, Mss Ellen Smith, home economics.
lrs Brown, Mr.. Henes, Mr.. zebley, and hr. url all
live in Greenbe1t.
While the school is of modern desi IN, wi tn ex-
cellent equipment, and seemingly spacious, it
pies only half the area planned for its blueprints.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-01-25

and lacks both a gymnasium and an auditorium. At
present assembly periods conducted In three
shifts, in the Music Room, to accommodate the entire
student body. The elementary school gymnasium is
used for basketball ce by the girls and boys'
teams after school hours. In spite Of this msatis
factory arrangement, the boys' basketball team, known
the "Greenbelt Grizzlies", Last year won all q
creation field the Hi h School, either. An old
gravel pit served the boys practicing soccer Last
fall.
Such handicaps have not interfered with other
activities. There clubs at present, the
Spanish Club, the Hobby Club, the Glee Club, the
Commercial Club, the Dramatic Club, the Journal site
Club, and a Symphony Group, which meets the Last
school period every Friday under the supervision Of
Mr. Sliker and Mss Poffenberger to play records.
The school owns a set Of nStarn records which were
paid for from school funds. These raised from
games, and dances. fund of $50 recently
raised for the library, which matched by $50
from the County Board. AL the money for office
supplies Is raised by the school. Spanish is not
offered in the school curri culun and the SPANS
Club formed by those who vi shed to learn it.
The Commercial Club studies the social side of
business such office etiquette. One of the most
interesting projects Of the Ccner cal Class is the
school bank, open every Tuesday. It is planning to
cooperate with the Greenbe1t Federal Credit Union.
The Dramatic Club puts plays for assembly periods,
while the Glee Club contributes music. This group
also sings at graduation exercises. The Journals
model arplanes to be the principal occupation
of the Hobby Club.
Regular student government has not been estab-
1ished, but Mr.. S1iker has appointed advis-
DRY council to meet with him from time to time for
discussion Of school probl sns. The council is made Up
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-01-25

Of from each ROOM including members
from each class, seniors and juniors predoninating.
Greenbelt High School is accredited by the Mary
land State Department of Education and will recon-
mend any student having average Of better in
90 per cent of his academic for college; two
went into nurses training of the rest all but two
are working. This years. class of 81 is over
times the size of the first graduating class. NJ.
S1iker reports that alumni organization is form
ing.
One student interviewed of the opinion that
Greenbelt High Schools chief merits are it's small
size, which results in special attention to the
dividua1 students, the youth Of its teachers, re-
su1ting in more rapid understanding and sympathy
than is sometimes the case, and the modern equip
ment The home econo cs and industrial arts rooms,
especially impress visitor. The reporter would
add to the list the large percentage of outside
dents and the varied backgrounds Of the teachers,
which is deterrent to the provincialim often
found in small town high schools.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-01-25
IT WAS A BAD DAY FOR THE IRISH

Twas sad day for Erin when three of her gallant
sons ventued forth upon the frozen wastes of Green
belt Lake last Saturday. Within the space of few
hours, an o'Dell, Connolly, and Murphy were aid
ed off the ice, suffering from decorations
tusions about the head.
At this writing, Mr.. o'Dell is confined in the
Greenbe1t Municipal Hospital, being treated for a
cerebral concussion. All three casualties from
Washington, but strangers to each other.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-01-25

Nearly 10 patrons of Howard Custer's folk dane
ing get-togethers helped him celebrate his birth
day In the Recreation Room back Of the Firehouse
last Saturday night. The folk dancing being held
every week, free to all interested.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-10-24
Saltwater

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McPeak
and family visited Sunday afternoon
with Chas. Daley and family.
Christine Roberts spent the week
end with Harry Robb and family.
Carrie Richardson returned to
Jesse Spencer's, Wednesday, after a
visit in GAINESVILLE.
Mr.. and Mis-. John Daley, Mrs.
Kenneth McPeak and children, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Fox spent Thurs
day in Marietta.
Duane Upton, wife and baby of
Cambridge, visited Friday with
Mrs. Bernice Upton. Mrs. Upton
returned to Cambridge with them
for short visit
John Roberts and Deane Roberts
visited Sunday in Newark with
Fred Roberts who has been ill with
pneumonia. Also stopped in Mt
Sterling and visited Allie Ellis who
is in poor health.
Harlan and Wayne Williams and
Edgar Matheney of Malta were in
Bridgeport, Sunday, on business.
Mrs Matheney accompanied them
to Cambridge, and visited with her
sister-in-IaW