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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-18
Spring Best
Time for Home
Relonditioning

Home owners Saturday were
urged to take a spring1me In
ventory" of the condition OF their
dwellings and make necessary re-
pairs and alterations.
This advice to protect homes
from depreciation and head of
large expense in the future came
from Frank w. Hancock Jr., men,
Der of the Federal Home Loan
Bank Board. who pointed out that
ample funds for the purpose are
available from savings and loan
associations, banks and insurance
companies.
"The annual Cleanup, Paint,
and Fix-it' campaigns. which
are becoming a tradition In
America, not only are sound
steps toward community better
ment but offer concrete present
and future savings home
owners taking part In them"
said Hancock.
Funds Available
'Tn the past many people have
had to put off such improve
ments until their properties de-
Perforated to the stage where
reconditioning was costly. simply
because they lacked the neces-
sary money. Now, with employ
ment largely restored and ample
funds available at low interest
rates In every part of the coun-
try, there Is no reason why the
home owner need hesitate to
have the necessary work done
promptly.
I'm areas where there Is a
shortage of housing for defense
workers, the owner, by modern
izing his property and complet-
ing or adding an extra room or
two, can earn a cash income
from the property. In the 1915
1880 period, many bungalows
were built with unfinished rooms
on the second floor. The owner
may now finish these rooms and
rent them. Some owners can
convert their homes into in
come properties by providing
for a complete unstairs apart
ment.
Thousands of families should
be in a position now to provide
for needed additional bedrooms
or sun room, better lighting,
recreation room, a modern
heating plant or n garage"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-18
Modernization Loans

Among the chief uses for FILA
determination Credit Plan loans
last year were additions and alter
atoms, exterior painting, interior
finish, roofing and plumbing.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-18
Take Inventory

stock of their needs, Hancock sug-
gested the following questions:
Is your house structurally
sound? What is the condition of
the flooring, the roof, cutters,
downspout, roof sheathing, fash
ing, tile?
How about your sills, joists,
rafters, siding, and partition walls
And the masonry and concrete
walks, drive, basement, founda-
tons, stairs, chimney, fireplaces
and flues?
Is your house equipped with
Misunderstanding, insulation n d
waterproofing? Do you need new
shelves, cabinets, shutters, doors,
sashes, wiring?
"A properly reconditioned
home has a greater sale value
and 1t constitutes sound value
il the owner wants to borrow on
it," said Hancock. But aside
from these considerations, It
offers a better standard Of liv-
ing. There's another considera-
ton, toO-the fact that, IL all
home owners In a neighborhood
put their properties In good
shape, the property values of
that neighborhood are protected
and enhanced. Everyone stands
to gain from such q develop
ment."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-18
Provide Drainage

Proper drainage should be pro-
vided under concrete floors and
porch slabs and around wall foot
ings and foundation walls.
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-11-28

We are furnishing Russia with
war engines and other supplies,
not because we love Russia, but
for our own sake - because Rus
sia is doing her part in stopping
the world conquest on which the
Reich has embarked. For war
purposes, at the present moment
Finland and Germany are one
The cOnundrum is whether we can
permit our affection for and SYM
Dathv with the distressed little
country to prevent us from trying
to get her to abandon the Axis -
in short, to get off Russia's back
when Russia is making our fight?
Not that Russai is doing it for our
sake. but for her own salvation.
Nobody suspects Finland = as
square and honest a democracy as
ever advanced the cause of liberty
Of anything approaching accord
with the Hitler philosophy. Their
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-11-28

being Joined is a plain marriage of
convenience. 1t afforded the Firms
an opportunity to get back at a ma
ton that has bullied her and also
threatened her independence off
and on for two hundred years.
On the other hand. the United
States is committed to the destruc-
ton Of Hitlerism, for it is fully
aware that if the Fuehrer succeeds
in Europe and Asia - we are
bound to be next on his list.
We have advised Finland that
unless she quits her invasion Of
Russia, she will forfeit the friend.
ship Of our country. That sounds
mild, but forfeiture of national
friendship may involve a lot of
trouble. Japan realizes it-and ia
pan is. up to date, only a potential
part OF the Axis. while Finland is
in it the whole way.
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-11-28
DISPELLING THE FOG
BY CHARLES NICHOLSON
Director of Publicity, Democratic National Committee
By CHARLES NICHOLSON

territory back, but would Germany
permit it? Perhaps it was. partial
ly, 10 head off the British war dec
laration that the effort is being
made here to get her to resume her
neutrality. The Firms want to
know who will guarantee that Rus
sia - if Russia is on the winning
s1de - would stick to her bargain
after the war. The answer to
thai is another question: who
will guarantee Finland's scalp be-
ing added to Hitler's collection if
Hitler is the victor?'
Tough On Finland, But
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-11-28
ROOFING Thinning

L. H. Miner, Johns-Manville and
Carey Approved Roofing contrac-
tors; timing and sheet metal
work. Stag roofing, spouting, fur
naces, skylights, metal cornices.
Office at 35 Wayside avenue; shop
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-11-28

emanating from the Isolationist
camp is that we should endeavor
to get England to consider peace
terms with Germany.
Obviously, even if such a peace
were possible, it would be one that
recognizes the virtue of the Hitler
regime, for the Reich would hard
ly abandon its theory that the Ger
mans are a superior race and
therefore entitled to dominate
others. Hitler now dominates Eu
rope from the North Sea to the
Russian border. and a little be-
yond.
Suppose she were willing to de-
clare her satisfaction with the
conquests she has made and agree
to stop with things as they are?
Could the democracies agree to
that? Moreover going further
with an impossible hypothesis -
does anybody believe she would
abide by such treaty?
Europe Is Uttered with the tat
ters of treaties torn up by Hitler.
Hitler, when unready England's
government disclosed an appease-
ment policy and Chamberlain con
doned the rape of CZecho Slova-
kia, announced that he had no fur
ther territorial ambitions in Eu-
rope. Then he proceeded to divide
Poland with Russia and swept
over Belgium, Holland, Denmark
and Norway, and so on.
1t is straining credulity too far
to suppose that he would be any
more willing to keep his promises
now than he was then.
Now the Isolationists are indig
nant because Secretary of State
Hull has asked Finland to listen
to Russian proposals for cessa-
tion of hostilities between the
two countries. Presumably, the
Russians meant to offer a restora.
ton of the territory they extorted
from Finland two years ago, or
something along those lines. 1t
was Senator Nye who declared at
that time that it would be "a step
toward war" when it was proposed
to lend Finland $60000,000 to aid
in her defense against the aggres-
sion of the Stain government.
Against Peace, If FDR Wants It.
1t was. | believe, Senator CNye
who wanted to add a rider to the
lease-lend bill instructing President
Roosevelt to inquire into the pos
sibility Of bringing about a nego-
tiated peace abroad"
Senator Vandenberg, when he
was opposing the repeal Of the
Neutrality Bill, put it little diff
ferently. Il should prefer" he said
that We present to all the Axis
the choice of reasonable negotia-
tions now as to the alternative of
our frank, all-out entry into the
war, if negotiations fall
Now all the isolationists are
clamoring at the outrage Of this
country pressing Finland to listen
to Russia's proposals.
''Its a terrible reflection on our
diplomacy and American thinking"
said Senator Nye. 'It's perfectly
disgraceful thing" said Senator
Clark.
1t is a tough situation for Fin
land. In the dispatches from
abroad there is a hint, at least,
that Great Britain threatens a
declaration of war against her for,
of course, Finland is fighting with
the Nazis against Russia, and
problems of supply via the Arctic
to Russia enter into our interest.
II -.
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-11-28
UNIVERSAL DRY CLEANER

For Dresses, Rugs, Floors, etc, Csc
gal. in customers container.. An
all-around cleaning solvent. H. l..
Mills, 46 w. Baltimore st.
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-11-28

SUITE of modern offices. Desir-
able location, 3rd floor front. Ware
ham building, 1873 w. Washington
ST.; also single offices. Phone sgt.
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-11-28
BICYCLES

Bicycles, Parts. Tires & Repair
ing. Delphy's THE Home of the
Bike" 81 E. Franklin st. Phone 5.
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-11-28
MONEY TO LOAN

Money to loan on mortgages. In
terest rates reduced. George D.
Hicks, Hagerstown Trust Bldg.
Phone 3018.
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-11-28
FRUITS, VEGETABLES

Fruits, vegetables and all kinds of
green groceries, etc. E. E. Cro1ise,
81 West Franklin street.
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-11-28
AUTO SALES, USED CARS

Diamond T Motor Truck Sales
and Service-Poe's Garage, rear
lis e. Franklin ST., Hagerstown.
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-11-28
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS

Five Per Cent Interest, 10 to Is
years to pay. L, S. Spangler, End
floor, Second National Bank Bldg.
Telephone 335.
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-11-28
MARK ETS

See Abe Martin for the best in
Meats. Groceries, Vegetables. Is
Public Square. Hagerstown. Tele-
phones 251O-2511-2512-2513.
The Hagerstown globe., 1941-11-28
ICE CIR EAN

Real Estate and Fire Insurance.
Money at Per Cent loaned ON
first mortgages. Brewer and Lind
sey, 214 Second National Bank
Bldg. Phone 24S1.
Evening star., 1941-02-12
Monopoly
Continued From First Page.)

household appliances such as re-
cal equipment. We must not tolerate
conspiracies to take advantage of
this situation.
Shortage of Some Textiles.
"Clothing-We must watch our
clothing bill There is a real short
age of some textile materials, but
scarcity prices must not be multiplied
by monopoly prices.
Drugs and medical supplies
Grand jury Investigations of the
distribution of drugs and medical
supplies should be conducted
Throughout the United States. We
have begun work on this problem,
but we do not have the funds or the
men at present to carry on grand
jury investigations on as wide a
scale as is desirable"
Mr.. Arnold also recommended an
immediate grand jury investigation
ito break up any combinations
which are destroying the balance of
prices between the things which the
farmers sell and the things which
the farmers buy" He listed agri-
cultural machinery, the packing in
dustry, cottonseed oil. the canning
industry, fresh fruits and vegetables
and the buying methods of chain
stores.
Mr.. Arnold told the committee
that prices Immediately react to
an antitrust investigation"
Indeed" he said, Il have come
to the conclusion that all that is
necessary to bring unjustified prices
Evening star., 1941-02-12
By PRESTON GROVER.


PARIS (via Berlin, Feb. 8 (de-
laye6 The last remnants Of the
A. E. F. of World War days-the
approximately 100000 soldiers the
United States sent overseas in 1917
and 1918-are disappearing rapidly
from France.
At a rate OF about 100 persons a
week the American Red Cross is
moving stranded Americans and
their families out of France-many
of them former soldiers who chose
to remain here when the expedi-
tionary force sailed home.
United States Embassy officials
estimate that only 400 Americans
remain in the German
portion of France.
Being Hurried Home.
Following the World War many
American soldiers who chose to re-
main built homes and found jobs
or went into business. But now they
are being hurried home, some be-
cause the current war has DESTROYED
their means Of earning living and
others because they fear that, unless
they leave before late spring, they
may find themselves in concentra-
ton camps.
About 8 out of every 10 among
those left IN Paris declare them
selves more than half convinced
that the United States may enter
Evening star., 1941-02-12
Last of A. E. F. Who Remained
In France Speeding Homeword
Red Cross Moving Stranded Americans
Out at Rute of 100 Persons Week

the war in April or May. and they
believe it good idea to get away
before spring.
Many leaving are almost desti-
tute. Few of them ever became
rich in France and most barely
managed to stretch average incomes
sufficiently to bring up their chH-
dren in French schools. When
French resistance to German armies
collapsed last June, the majority
were without funds to finance a
journey to the United States or to
start life anew in their homeland.
Red Cross Pays Transportation.
The Red Cross is paying for their
transportation as we'll as that of
their French wives and children,
some of whom speak no English.
Among the old soldiers themselves
are some who have half forgotten
their native tongue.
Officials say the bulk of those
needing help to leave France will
have departed by early March.
They are sent out in chair cars
across Spain and Portugal to Lis
bon, where their ship fares are paid
to insure them passage to the
United States
1t is no luxury ride out of France,
for they must sit up throughout the
two-day trip to Lisbon because
sleeping cars are scarce and the cost
great. Moreover. they can take only
their most highly-valued possess
sions.
Evening star., 1941-02-12
14O More {. {. {. Youths
Ordered 10 Fort Hunt

James j. McEntee, director of the
Civilian Conservation Corps, an
nounced today that 140 more en-
ROLES in the c. G. c. camp in the
Washington metropolitan area will
be assigned to the camp at Fort
Hunt, Va, for work on defense prof.
ects at Fort Belvoir, Va. Thirty
five men will be drawn from each
of four camps to provide the in
crease.
Thus will be brought to 800 the
number of enrollees now diverted
from local park and Agriculture
Department projects for work at the
post and to 500 the total number
diverted in this area.
The difference between these
figures is represented by the camp
diverted from Agriculture Depart
ment work at Beltsville, Md, for
work at Camp Meade.
c. c. c. officials said the diver
sion of enrollees is being spread
over a number of camps so that
none will have to be closed and so
the blow which the diversion threat
ems to strike at park recreational
development work in and around
Washington will be Softened as
much as possible.
Evening star., 1941-02-12
$4,000 6uardsmen TO Go
Into Service in March
BY the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
Approximately $4,000 officers and
enlisted men of the National Guard
will be indicted into Federal serv-
ice next month, the War Depart
ment announced today.
An additional 5000 guardsmen
will begin their years training in
April. the department said, and
about 500 in June. The only Ma
tional Guard units for which in
duction dates have not been Sched-
uled are nine Air Corps obServa-
ton squadrons, which officials said
are being formed. These squadrons
will have a combined strength of
about 1,500 officers and enlisted
men.
The units to be inducted in
March were scheduled tentatively
last October to be taken into the
Army by February g. The induc-
ton program has run behind sched-
ule, due mainly to delays in can
tonment construction, attributed by
Secretary Stimson to bad weather
and other factors beyond the de-
partment's control
The number of officers and men in
the National Guard last June 80
was 242, ,402. More than 100000 of
these have already been taken into
Federal service, officials pointed out.
The cymbal is the oldest known
musical instrument made of brass.
1t was used as early as 1047 BIC.
Evening star., 1941-02-12
WiIIkie Pessimistic
On British Prospects,
Nazi Press Says
Berlin Spokesman Coils
Statement 'Uncertoin
And Hesitunt'
BY the Associated Press.

BERLIN, Feb. 12.-The German
press today pictured Wendell l..
WILKES Senate committee state
ment as one of pessimism over Brit
ish prospects
The Hamburger Fremdenblatt said
the 1910 Republican presidential
candidate found himself in the di-
lemma of all Englishmen in the con-
tradiction between the cry for help
and the make believe prospects for
victory He refused to talk about
the prospects of British victory be-
cause he saw every indication of
British defeat in England"
This comment followed the state
ment of German spokesman that
Mr.. Wilkes expressions were "un-
certain and heSitant."
Dienst aus Deutschland. a COM
mentary close to the German For
eign Office, attacked the statement
of Secretary of War Stimson, which
justified American aid to England
under the Kellogg BRAND anti-war
pact.
The commentary quoted a Ger
man jurist. DR. Victor Bruins. to the
effect that the pact renounced war,
but contains no kind of sanction
and no provisions for consequences
OF violation"
Bruins was quoted as saying that
"the United States administration
in order to vindicate his viewpoint,
had sought protection behind the
conclusions of a private agreement"
of the International Law Associa-
tiOn.
Secretary Stimson, in testi-
mony before the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee January %.
said international law justified
aid to Britain. The Interna-
tional Law Association. he said,
had held that if one signatory to-
the pact was attacked by another,
the other Signatories could aid
the victim of the attack without
violation of international law)
Burns said a group of English
jurists" was responsible for this
groups Interpretation.
Evening star., 1941-02-12

down is a grand jury investigation
of persons with a guilty conscience.
This was startlingly illustrated
in Denver in the last two weeks.
THE Antitrust Division called a
grand jury to investigate a COM
bination of retailers which were
using privileges granted by the State
Unfair Practices Act in an unfair
and illegal manner.
Immediately after the calling OF
a grand jury the prices of hundred
staples in Denver dropped 10 to is
per cent.
Immediately after the calling of
a grand jury to investigate the
distribution of bread in Pennsyl-
vania, Delaware, Maryland and New
Jersey prices of bread dropped /
cent, resulting in savings of four
to eight million dollars a year to
consumers.
Il believe that our activities have
prevented price increases in potash,
nitrogen and oil"
Evening star., 1941-02-12
Troops Lack Of Religion
Dep!ored by Ex-Chaplain

The former ranking chaplain Of
the American Expiditionary force
told the Yale Club of Washington
yesterday that nearly half of the
youths joining the Army have no
church affiliation and lack of re-
ligious convictions.
Speaking at a luncheon at the
Cosmos Club. DIR. Paul D. Moody,
president of Middlebury College and
former chief of A. E. F. chaplains,
said Army chaplains can be the
most valuable men in the service
in efforts to bolster spiritual morale
among the men. He is in Washing
ton to confer with the War Depart
ment and predicted that by June
there would be $500 chaplains in
active service. He said there are
now about 1000 with about 140
attached to the regular force.
Edward Burling jr., president of
the local Yale graduates, presided.
Evening star., 1941-02-12

offering to cooperate with the Med
ical Society. and seeking its advice
and cooperation, in reality held
back important information of a
nature needed by the Medical So
ciety before it could cooperate.
The prosecution, apparently build
ing up its charge in the indictment
that the defendants operated a boy
colt against G. H A. through pres
sure on Washington hospitals to ex-
clude G. H. A. doctors, presented as
evidence a number of letters writ
ten by Mr.. Penniman to II Wash
ington hospitals asking that G. H.
A. doctors be given courtesy privi-
leges at the hospital.
Evening star., 1941-02-12
$4,000 LincoIniana
Collection Dedicated
By Springfield Rites
Gov. Green Stresses
Civil War Presidents
Belief in Democracy
BY the Associated Press.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Feb. Ia
Abraham Lincoln's 1920 birthday
anniversary was commemorated to-
day with the dedication of the SIS
900 Lincolniana collection given to
the Illinois State Historical Library
by the late Gov Henry Horner.
Lincoln's spirit of democracy was
praised by representatives OF Mex
leo and Canada at an international
program last night.
Gov. Dwight H. Green lauded the
thoughtful generosity of the late
Gov. Horner in donating his i'm
pressive collection to the State His
torical Library in dedicating the IL
brary's Henry Horner room. Carl
Sandburg, poet and Lincoln biog-
rapher, also participated.
Belief in Democracy Stressed.
Lincoln's belief in democracy was
stressed by Gov. Green.
Democracy, to him, was the only
possible system of government" the
Governor declared in a prepared
address, mot only because it was
sacred in and of itself, but because
it was the only form of government
under which free men could find
full play for the talents with which
they were endowed.
What he saw was not a system
but a society. 1t was society with
out rigid class distinctions, a society
in which a laborer could, with in
dustry and frugality, himself be-
come an employer. A society in
which education was the privilege
of all, and in which even a poor
boy could obtain the highest emf
nence.
Il need hardly remind you that
today the validity of these articles
of Lincoln's faith is challenged in
large parts of the world. Yet, his
was the historic American faith,
and this must be our creed If this
Nation is to be true to its past and
its destiny"
Emancipation" Urged.
The emancipation" of vast num-
bers of underprivileged residents of
Latin America was advocated last
night by Mexican Ambassador Fran
cisco Castillo Najera.
The overwhelming majority of
the people of Latin America live to-
day." DR.. Castillo Najera said, Sin
a state of slavery just as inhuman
and unnecessary as that which Lin
coin denounced and endeavored to
destroy within the boundaries Of his
own United States.
"On the average around 80 per
cent of the people, mostly tillers of
the soil, have no land, no educa-
ton, no sanitation. and little or no
participation in their respective
government"
"Only a united and free America, u
he added "can constitute a pam
Americanism which will not only in
sure our geographical security. but
offer an example and contribution
to mankind"
Leonard w. Brockington, special
assistant to the Canadian Prime
Minister, represented the Dominion
Of Canada at the memorial service
in Abraham Lincoln's home city.