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Evening star., 1941-01-26
Far East

The border warfare which has been
in process since last summer between
Thailand and French Indo-China last
week seemingly was headed for settle
ment. The agent of settlement is the
axis. Vlchy announced that the French
government had accepted an invitation
of the japanese government to mediate
the war. The japanese offer was re-
ceived Tuesday, the French acceptance
announced Thursday. The French AM
baSsador at Toxic has been intrusted
with the arrangement of ways and means
of mediation with the japanese govern
ment.
Evening star., 1941-01-26
Map by Associated Press.

insurrection-Horia Sima, Vice Premier
and chief of the Iron Guards. The An
tonescu government. once again in con-
troll Of the capital in collaboration with
German armed forces, ordered swift trials
for the rebels and called on citizens to
report nests of snipers.
The disorders were considered the FORE
runner OF an even greater German con-
troll of Rumania, through the German
Army, in the interest of preserving
order"
On the other side of the continent of
Europe Marshal Petain, the chief of state
OF France, took new step in his long
tinkering with the governing mechanism
OF unoccupied France Marshal Petain
has been recently subjected to German
proddlng to insure a greater Franco
Evening star., 1941-01-26
By Leslie H0re.BeHsha,
Former British Minister Of war.

ously extending his line of communica-
tions and dispatching his forces within
effective range of the new menace Of
German bombers. Moreover, the navy,
which has so powerfully aided him, will
be operating closer to the treacherous
Sicilian Channel and further from the
principal harbors, Alexandria and Suda-
bay in Crete.
In reaching his decision, Wavell will
weigh the Importance of the added risks
he must run, but as grand strategy is a
composition of military, economic and
political considerations he will not over
look either the relief to British shipping
or the influence on French naval and
military forces in Tunis of clean sweep
of the Mediterranean.
1t is not yet clear whether the success
sive failures of the Italians In Libya are
due more to moral than to material coll
lapse. Nothing is more remarkable than
the complete neglect by the Fascist navy
and air force to support land troops on
the British model. Discretion at sea may
valor, for so long as an enemy fleet is
in being British units in strong force
must patrol the Mediterranean and at
the same time must be ready on Italian
initiative for any encounter.
1t is quite different matter, however,
with the Regia Aeronautics, which it
was always understood was locally supe-
rior in numbers to the Royal Air Force.
At Sidi Barrani it's use was restricted.
At Bardia it offered but sporadic re-
Sistance, and at Tobruk it was completely
ineffective.
And in Italian East Africa.
1t would perhaps be deceptive to be-
lieve that it had lost all zest for fighting.
More probable is it that shortage Of
petrol, aggravated by losses sustained,
made itself apparent. If this be the case
in Libya, which has always been able to
derive, however f1tfully, some supplies
from the mother country, how much
more serious must be the situation OF the
armies of occupation in italian East
Africa.
The total area OF this region, COM
prising Ethiopia, Eritrea and italian
Somaliland is some 666 900 square miles
in extent, its population $4,000 900.
There are no resources of oil. no sub
stantial production of metals for war
manufacturers, no important industries.
There is an adverse-balance trade, and
the region has grown to depend for its
economy on subventions from Italy.
Communications with the outside
world have been virtually severed sincs
Evening star., 1941-01-26
EnqHsh Front

On the tight little isle" of England
preparations were afoot. The war phe-
nomena Of the new year are expected to
show themselves before long, and Eng
land is getting ready for their display.
First, Labor Minister Ernest Bevin in
formed the House of Commons that the
government has decided to register Brit
aims working men and women for draft
ing into war factories. This step was
taken in accordance with the authority
granted to the government by Parliament
In the drastic Emergency Powers Act
last May %. Mr.. Bevin said that in the
coming months there will be heavy de-
mands for man power and woman power
for services, for munitions work and for
civil defense"
AS more men are called up for the
forces" Minister Bevin said, industry
will have to absorb women far more than
1t is doing" He reported steadily in
creaSing industrial production despite
the German air raids, but he added that
the country had now reached a stage
when it will be necessary to take indus
trial registration by age groups"
Second, Britsin's armed services were
ordered to prepare to meet an invasion
attempt in the spring.
Invasion The army guarding the
Precautions English shores began to
carry out dress re-
hearSals to meet the expected blow.
AS one of the invasion precautions
campaign has been launched to make
all Britons, fighters and civilians, gas
conscious" This action was taken when
it was found that only a fifth of the
civilian population was carrying gas
masks.
Evening star., 1941-01-26

tbs makes defense difficult The British from
qdd1dH an attack uH
The Na the other hand aakno force
For frontal assault houeuer the Ger
mans to the route Calais
The distance ~ w. ~ O'''
nb1,d
Evening star., 1941-01-26

brought suggestions that Pierre Laval
might be returning soon to a place Of
eminence in the government at Vichy,
Petain's capital. On Friday Petain Gre
ated national council of nearly 200
members to share with him the respon-
sibility Of directing the government. The
new body is to be only provisional until
a new constitution is created. It's men,
bers are good family men. Most of them
have more than four children, and soms
have, Z, 8 and even II.
Evening star., 1941-10-04
Answer to Yesterdays Puzzle
UNCLE RAYS CORNER

will you kindly give an account
Of the life and habits of the chigoe
or chigger?" writes DR.. E. T. Fields.
The chigoe is flea, and some
times goes by the name of sand
fea." For the most part it is found
in the torrid zone. but Northern
Mexico and some southern parts of
the United States are troubled by it.
Male chigoeS bite animals and
people now and then, taking out
a bit of blood. Yet their bites cause
little harm.
1t is the full-grown females which
do the most damage. About week
before she is ready 10 lay eggs,
o. female seeks out good safe
place. Such place may be found
under the skin of some animal, or
the female may bite some human
beings foot and dig in"
Underparts of the foot are favored
by female chigoes. There they rest
and the eggs grow.
The growing of the eggs causes
0 Httle pain and much itching"
Evening star., 1941-10-04
Take Ny Word for 1t
By FRANK COLBY.
Saturday Melee

Covlngton-To settle an argument
please give the correct pronuncia-
ton of CEREBRAL.
KENTUCKIAN.
Answer - Not Rec -brl.
Place the accent on the first syl-
liable. which rhymes with hair, fair.
Sav: SAIR-ee-brl.
Washngton-Is this one on you?
Recently, in discussing insanitary
and unsanitarv. YOU said. But IN
sanitary is heard most often
Should you not have said more
often?" r. (. B.
AnSWer-YeS. my grammar was
raddled Since I was comparing but
swo words I should have used the
comparative MORE. not the superla-
tive MOST. Sorry.
Peoria-If my daughter threatens
TO tell on her brother, is she using
slang? MRS. F.
AnsWer-No. The expression is
centuries old. I have found it in
ttlc DUR, 1 SdIlAuC4 AhNA11
David saved neither man nor wom-
an alive, to bring tidings to
Gath. saying. Lest they should tell
on us ="
MUSKEGON-Plea pronounce
RUBAIYAT and OMAR KHAY-
YAM w. D.
Answer-Not ruby yacht" Say
either roo-by yYAHT or roo-BY-
ysht. Omar Khayyam is "OH-mer
ky-YAHM His correct name is
Ghiyathuddin Abulfath Omar Bin
Ibrahim Al-Khayyami.
Evening star., 1941-10-04
"A Little Saturday Talk

AT length the chigoe swells up to
the size of pea.
1t is possible for a doctor TO re-
move the chigoe from the foot. but
this must be done with care. Cases
are on record where feet have be-
come "ulcerated" when chigoes have
not been taken out in the proper
way.
Certain Negro women of the West
Indies have won a bit of fame by
their skill in taking out chigoes.
Besides the sand f1eaS, little pests
of another kind are known as CHI
goes, also as 'jiggers' or "chiggers."
A more correct name for them Is
harvest mites"
Harvest mites have a red color
and sometimes are called red bugs"
They are found on grass and bushes,
and in some places often get under
the skin of people. They cause
itching-so much that a person may
hurt his skin by scratching it.
Kerosene can be used to kill the
harvest mites, or red bugs. Then
they can be taken out with the
Evening star., 1941-10-04

help of a knife-blade or needle
which has been "sterilized"-that
is, a point which has been heated
in flame, or steamed properly, OF
kept in alcohol for few minutes.
The safest way to handle such
problems is to go to a good doctor
He takes care to do any cutting
or probing, with instruments which
have been sterilized He also makes
sure that the skin around the place
to be treated is made as sterile q.
possible.
If you wish TO join the l941
Uncle Ray Scrapbook Club, send
me Scent stamped envelope,
carefully addressed to yourself.
You will receive q membership
certificate, . Ieafiet telling how
to make a scrapbook and =
printed design to paste On the
cover. Address fne in care sf
The Evening Star.
1<A @4
Evening star., 1941-10-04
LETTER-OUT

o
column opposite
novelist books always
10 LETTER-OU
Leter-Out
IT. UNDERTOW-REWOUND turned again.
ASUNDER-NURSED
HAHERS-LASHER twhpper.
Evening star., 1941-10-04

Covlng settle an argument
please give the correct pronuncia-
ton of CEREBRAL.
Evening star., 1941-10-04
Mothieu

ow
ng -wnged autogro; owerng plane
Evening star., 1941-10-04
Loony Logic

There ought TO be law. A Chi
cago reader finds this classic in a
local newspaper: An award OF
$4,000 was made to W, whose
daughter was run down and killed
by jury Of nine women and three
mem" Send in your Loony Logics.
It's all in fun
Evening star., 1941-10-04

Last call today for my free
pamphlet that contains many
valuable DOS AND DON'TS OF
most important pamphlets ever
offered here. Ask for your copy
today. Send stamped i3-centl,
selfaddressed envelope to Frank
Colby, in care of The Evening
Star. Ask for PUBLIC SPEAK
ING pamphlet. Requests cannot
be filed unless self addressed
envelope bears correct amount of
postage.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-28
Cokesbury News

Mrs. Walter H. Long entertained
the "Busy Bees" at her home last
Thursday evening. After the bust
ness was over social time was en-
joyed after which ice cream and cake
was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. v. Taylor and
Miss Mamie Taylor spent the week.
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Harris
at Upper Darby, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Cottman were
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Char
lie Crockett, of Pocomoke City, Md,
last Thursday evening.
Miss Margaret Covington, of POGO
moke City, spent the weekend with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace
Covington.
Mrs. Walter Long spent Saturday
afternoon at the home of her sis.
ter, Mrs. Bessie Birmingham, of Po-
comoke City.
Mrs. Edwin Martin, who has been
a patient in jefferson Hospital, Phil
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-28
ONE GLASS OF BEER
WORKS HEAVY DAMAGE

They threw the book at Somerset
Williams, 26, of Washington, Mon
day of last week, when he appeared
in Prince Georges county police
court for a traffic violation.
Williams was sentenced by Judge
Walter Green to serve six months
in the Maryland House of Correc-
ton and pay fine of 500 for driv-
ing under the influence of intoxi-
eating liquor; 500 or three months
in the county Jail for leaving after
colliding with a person; one year in
the House of Correction for speed
ing in excess of 70 miles an hour;
fine of 500 for operating without
permit; 500 for reckless driving
while colliding and $50 for driving
on the wrong side of the white line
He pleaded guilty on all counts.
His brother, Harry Williams, II
of Fairfax, Va, part owner of the
car, was found guilty of permitting
his brother to drive without a per-
nit. He was fined $25 for permit
ting an intoxicated person to drive
his car. A fine of $500 was suspend.
ed upon voluntary surrender of his
driver permit for six months.
The arresting officer, w. M. Bob
Ter, State policeman, said Williams
had driven his car at speed of 70
to 80 miles an hour on Baltimore
boulevard from Laurel to College
Park.
William attributed his misfor.
tune to one glass of beer.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-28
Too Much Mistrust in
Landlord, Tenant Deals

AS a rule there is no co-opera-
ton between landlord and tenant.
There is too often mistrust and fric-
ton, says a recent editorial in Real
Estate News, titled '"The Landlord
and His Tenant
When lean years come the tenant
wants his lease modified and his
rent reduced. When abnormally
large business swells his profits he
chuckles gleefully, because he is
putting it over on the landlord.
This is not a healthy condition.
1t gives rise to irritating differences
and antagonistic attitudes. The own
er is reluctant to make improve
ments, while the tenant refuses to
carry out his obligation, and, neces-
sarily, the business of both suffer.
In many respects the owner and
his tenant are partners. One can
not exist without the other. Each
should profit during good times, and
neither should 60 broke during de-
pressions. There is need, therefore,
for a better spirit of understanding
and mutual confidence between
these two interests.
Building good will is as necessary
for the landlord as it is for the
merchant. The relationship of land
lord and tenant is a reciprocal one
and it is equally important that the
tenant should deal with his landlord
in the same spirit of fair dealing as
he would expect from the man to
whom he pays rent. He cannot make
unreasonable demands for conces-
sions and rent reductions when bust
ness conditions become unfavorable
for him and then resist justifable
rent increases when his business
warrants it.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-28

tory of The Sacred Heart Cathedral
by the Reverend J. Louis Flaherty,
Assistant Pastor. The bride wore a
costume suit Of Colonial blue with
matching hat and black accessories.
She carried a corsage Of gardenias.
The ceremony was witnessed only by
members Of the immediate families.
Those attending out of the city were
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Miles, sister
of the bride, of Accomac, Va, Mr..
and Mrs. George Willmans, of Phil
adelphia, Pa, and Mr.. Walter Kel-
ley of Cincinnati, Ohio. After the
ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs. Rankin left
for northern wedding trip and on
their return will make their home
at 30O9 Park Avenue, Richmond, Va.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-28

adelphia, Pa, for several weeks has
returned to her home here, much i'm
proved.
Mr.. Lyman Long and son, Nor
wood, of Hyattsville, Nd, visited rela-
tives here last Saturday.
Mrs. G. w. Carter and Mrs. Annie
Merrill spent last Thursday with
Mrs. w. V. Taylor.
Miss Helen Carey of Wilmington
General Hospital, Wilmington, Del,
spent the weekend here with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Pittman Carey.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Cottman and
daughter, Betty, Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Long and son, John Walter, and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Long and son,
Bobby, were dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Taylor last Friday night.
Mrs. Ernest Long, Mrs. Wallace
Covington and Mrs. w. v. Taylor at
tended the funeral of Mr.. Fletcher
Miles at New Church, Va, last Tues
day.
Mrs. Owen Melvin, Mrs. Edgar At
kinson and Mrs. Gordy Young spent
last Friday in Salisbury, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Poulson, OF
Delmar, Del, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. V. Taylor last Wednesday
Mrs. w. V. Taylor, Mrs. Ralph
Taylor and son, Jack, and Miss Manic
Taylor attended birthday dinner civ
en- for Mr.. Drummond Taylor at Tenn.
peranceville, Va, last Wednesday.
Miss Esther Trader, of Oak Hall
Va, and Miss Ada Phillips, of POGO
moke City, were diner guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Taylor on Wednesday
night.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-28
Subtle Approach Proves
Successful to Salesman

She opened the door suspiciously,
and when she saw on the step a
cheerful young man with suitcase
in his hand she began to close it
again.
Zone moment, MADAME" he ex-
claimed. II am not an insurance
canvasser, and i don't want to sell
you toilet preparations, stockings,
books, or, indeed, anything of that
sort"
She hesitated, the door half closed.
He continued, earnestly: II do
not represent a sewing-machine
company, nor one selling gramo-
phones or electric cleaners.
The door began to open again.
II am neither collecting rates nor
asking subscriptions for a charity
Il find it hard enough to make a
living for myself"
These reassurances had their ef-
feet, and she opened the door wide.
The young man continued eager
ly: IT am not seeking your support
for any political party or any other
organization"
"What in the world" she said,
"do you want them"
The young man smiled engaging
ly.
"A-ah!" he exclaimed. 81 see that
have interested you. I represent
a firm which deals in Photographic
engagements"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-28
{. & P. TEL. CO.
ELECTS OFFICERS
FOR ENSUING YEAR

Lloyd B. Wilson was rejected presi-
dent and Lloyd M. Griffin, vice presi-
dent and general manager of the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company of Baltimore City by the
board of directors at the regular
monthly meeting held in Baltimore,
Nd, February "a. John A. Remon
was reelected vice president; Philip
o. Coffin, vice-president and secre-
tary; Ralph A. Van Orsdel, vice presi-
dent and general counsel and Thomas
B. Clarkson, treasurer.
Other officers elected were Frank
lin H. Kenworthy, general auditor;
II. G.. Ross, auditor; H. H. Maddox,
assistant general manager; J. Brooks
Boyle, assistant to general manager;
H. S. Boyle, Jr., general commercial
manager; j. w. Latham, chief en-
gineer; H. H. Vogel, general traffic
manager and M. c. Rose, general
plant manager.
Expenditures amounting to 1884,
700 were approved by the directors
for the construction of telephone plant
and installation of equipment in the
State of Maryland. Of the amount
authorized approximately $4,000 will
be spent to provide additional I'M
derground and aerial cable in several
sections of the state.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-28
BENTZTOWN BARD AID
DRESSES ELKTON w. CLUB

Folger McKinsey, widely known as
"The Bentztown Bard" was the
guest-speaker at the semi-monthly
meeting Of the Elkton Woman's Club
Tuesday afternoon of last week. His
subject was Poetry" He not only
spoke at some length on his subject,
but also read a number of his contri-
buttons most of which related to local
places and persons. Mr.. McKinsey
was born and spent all his boyhood
and young manhood in Elkton, being
attached to one of the local papers.
His writings attracted early atten-
ton and for many years past has
been on the staff of the Baltimore
Sun. He wa greeted by many of his
friends who reside in Elkton.
The Glee Club of the Elkton High
school,, furnished music for the &C.
casion, and Miss Betty Kerr gave two
piano solos.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-28
Acconlac News

MISS Annie MlUOl6COH mas TeCurueu
to her home in Parksley, after spend
ing several days with Mrs. G. Walter
Napp.
Mrs. C. Grover Phillips and daugh-
ter, Miss Marjorie Phillips, of Del
mar, Del, spent Sunday with Mrs.
Phillips sister, Mrs. David c. Wes-
sells and Mr.. Vessels.
Mr.. Preston S. Russell, Jr., of the
U. S. Navy, Norfolk, spent the past
weekend with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. p. Stewart Russell near Acco-
mac.
Mr.. John D. Grant, 3rd, of Virginia
Beach, spent the weekend with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John d. Grant,
Jr,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Walter Mapp,
Jr., spent the past weekend in Nor
folk with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. B. Douglass.
Miss Gretchen Denhardt returned
to her home in Baltimore, Tuesday of
this week, after spending some time
with Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas w. Mel
son, near Accomac.
Mrs. Ben T. Fisher of Eastville
and Miss Edna Carnage, of Norfolk,
spent the weekend with Mrs. Fish
er's sister, Mrs. Thomas B. Scar
burgh.
Honorable Levin Mock Davis and
Mr.. H. Ames Drummond attended the
funeral of Mr.. Fletcher A. Miles in
New Church on Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Betty Jane Lang, of Temper
anceville, spent the weekend with
Miss Pearl B. Duncan.
Mrs. G. Walter Mapp left Sunday
to spend some time in Richmond with
her son and daughter-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. John A. Mapp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry A. Johnson,
Of Hampton, spent the weekend with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. John
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Miles spent the
weekend in Richmond and on Satur-
day, February 22nd, attended the
marriage of Mrs. Miles sister, Miss
Nalinda Phillips Daugherty, former
ly of Accomac, to Mr.. George Cum
ningham Rankin of Richmond.
Mrs. Edward T. Daugherty spent
Monday of this week with relatives
in Baltimore, Md.
Mrs. Walter J. Parks returned
Sunday from a visit with relatives
:, in Cape Charles.
Miss Belma Gillikin is spending
several days in Hampton with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Gil
kkin.
: Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred G. Ayres, of
. Washington, D. c., spent the past
/: weekend with Mr.. Ayres' brother,
!. Mr.. Charles U. Ayres and Mrs. Ayres.
Mr.. J. w. Miles was called to Bal
timore, Nd, by the death of his uncle,
Mr.. Robert Miles.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Walter Mapp,
Jr., have moved into the apartment
recently vacated by Mr.. and Mrs. E.
Amer Ames, Jr.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. H. Binsted spent
several days this week in Richmond.
Mrs. w. M. McCammon has return
ed from NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Me-
4 mortal Hospital, Nassawadox, where
she recently underwent an operation.
She is improving very nicely at this
time.
Mrs. J. L. DeCormis spent several
days this week in Richmond.
The marriage of Miss Malinda
Phillips Daugherty, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Thomas Daugherty
of Accomac, Va, and Mr.. George C.
Rankin, son of Mrs. John J. Rankin,
and the late Mr.. Rankin, of Rich
mond, Va, took place on Saturday,
February 22nd, in Richmond, Va. The
ceremony was performed in the Rec
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-28
throughout the

Throughout the entire mixing
process when making sponge cakes,
it should be remembered that air is
the one and only leavening in true
sponge cakes. The flour should be
sifted several times in order to incor-
porate as much air as possible.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-28

AS ducks and geese age their wind
pipes become hard and their necks
longer and lankier. The windpipe of
the young bird will yield when press
ed with the finger.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-01-10

visiting his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Thompson of Coolidge.
The Woman's club meets Thurs
day with Mrs. L. S. Craig in
charge Of the lesson.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Farnsworth
were hosts to a New Years dinner
party at their home west of Coo
lidge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Burton of
Peoria were in Coolidge Friday
visiting acquaintances who had
moved to this vicinity.
A. ]. Dunaway attended the
Managers meeting of the Pay'n
Takit stores held in Phoenix
Thursday of this week.
AL Alvey of east Coolidge, who
has been employed in California
for several months, has returned
to Coolidge to join his family ar
irving in time for the holidays.
Garland Salyer of FIT. Wayne,