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Evening star., 1941-08-30
BY JULIAN STARR, Jr.

Inc TWO most popular SUBJECTS Tor
home carpenters seem to be shelves
and end tables. of which there never
are enough. 1t remained for one
of the readers of Make 1t Yourself"
to ring the bell, however. with a
suggestion for this weeks design
a combination of both, done in the
modern manner.
These end shelves, as shown il
the accompanying illustration, may
be built in pairs to flank the ends
of a lounge They are the right
height to serve as lamp tables and
the shelves will hold the overflow
from the magazine rack, books or
the various bits of modern Ameri-
cana requiring display space. My
reader wanted something simple to
cover with wallpaper and 1t was
with this in mind that the design
was prepared.
Only four tools are required for
constructing the end shelves: a
hammer, saw, nail set and narrow
wood chiSel. Ordinary by l2-inCh
shelving, a panel Of quarter-inch
plywood and the by 2-inch strips
for the base make up the list of ma
terlals. The cost should not run
over So even in these times of
soaring prices.
Measurements of all parts are
shown in the take-apart sketch.
Allowances have been made for
dressed lumber sizes and the three
quarter-inch thick stock specified is
the finished thickness of l-inch
lumber. Sometimes this runs seven-
eighths- inch thick but the difference
will cause no trouble. The base is
prepared first. 1t measures II by
23l2 inches and has mitered corners.
Fasten this frame together with
2-inch finishing nails and set the
heads about eighth deep
for later filling with wood plastic
or putty.
Cut Bottom Shelf.
Cut the bottom shelf next. This
is 231a Inches long and is the full
width of the shelving stock. It is
nailed directly to the base with
finishing nails. The extra three
quarter of an inch of width projects
over the front edge of the base. The
sides and back are flush. Next pre-
pare the two-side pieces. They are
23l2-inches long by the same width
as the bottom shelf.
Locate the center line of each
end piece and lay off the dado
mortise for the middle shelf. If the
stock is three-quarters of an inch
thick, make the mortise three
quarters of an inch wide. Strips of
wood are clamped to the marked
lines to serve as guide for the
saw. Cut the mortise straight across
the end piece and make it three
eighths of an inch deep. The wood
chisel is used to clean out the waste.
The shelf. 24i4 inches long and
full width. is cut next. Then the
top piece, measuring 25 inches long
and full width, is prepared. Test
the shelf for a tight fit and then
nail the sides to the butt ends of
the bottom shelf. using finishing
nails set lightly under the surface
Of the wood. Slip the shelf in place
and end-nail it in the same man.
ner. Then put the top on and fasten
Evening star., 1941-08-30
Paint Chair LEGS First

If you have a chair to paint turn
it upside down and paint the legs
first. When this portion has been
painted turn the chair right side up
and coat the remainder. You'll
flnd this will save bending muscles.
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enable wood, under present condi-
t1onS, TO give the same satisfactory
service 1t haS-fOr generations.
What is needed. say these makers
OF preServativeS, is a treating solu-
ton that assures a relatively stable
moisture content in wood, so as to
retard swelling, shrinking, warping,
grain raising and checking. In
other words, the wood should be
Uater-repellent.
The treating solution also should
prevent decay and blue stain, be
non-leaching so it remains in the
wood permanently. leave no perma-
nent odor. not interfere with paint
ability, and should repel termites.
The toxic and er-repellent
treating solution made by this con-
Germ is said to provide all these pro-
tectionS. All wooden parts of a
house, particularly doors, windows,
holdings, floor boards, can benefit
by such treatment. Large parts
should be dipped in the solution in
a special treating tank, which means
1t should be done at the lumber yard
before the wood is delivered on the
job Small parts may be dipped by
the householder himself, and gallon
cans of the material are available
for this purpose.
The extra cost of the treatment
is negligible, when you consider the
requirements and dissatisfaction you
might avoid by having the foresight
to demand complete treatment be-
fore you build with wood.
X X X
NOte-FOr further information
about any of the products de-
scribed above. write Misses DucaS
and Gordon, in care of The Eve
ming Star, and include stamped,
self-addressed envelope.
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Have you a floor squeak? Try
driving a shingle between the joist
and the,f floor above This will often
stop the trouble.
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MEN, Government workers par f.me eve
mines 70 1870 pm, as attendants. must
Over 81 years. Good pav and pleasant
WORK Apply MANAGE Capital Garage,
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PORTER and chef assistant. steady work,
days week Apply Nesline's Restaurant.
1R0H Rhode
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REFRIGERATOR SERVICE MAN. good SAL
ary' steady position all year Atlas. a2L
{, { n
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PLUMBER Q). / steam after helpers,
experienced on remodeling ard repair
apply 1916 n. Wayne St, Arlington, Va.
Tuesday am
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OFFICE MANAGER -BOOKKEEPFR COM
plete charge of once. salary 10 start $3.50
mo, RAPID advancement for rlght man,
EnoWledee OF rouLa accounting desirable;
muSt have previous experience on accounts
receivable, detail and control Give eX-
periencp and references. Box 3f4-S Star.
work. Carlane Dec Co, 2l@., Fla ave NV.
31s
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SALESMAN-The largest manufacturer OF
its Kind 5 placing new product on the
market and has one exclusive territory
open for man with a car and experience IN
the retail TODD field Box 1S4-Z Star
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SALESMAN in upholstery department
state experience. # any age and salary
expected Box .2S-Z. Sfar
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Cel|-1Ype Door Defies
Moisture Through
New Ventilation
Hardwood Veneer
Construction Also
Resists Worpuee
Continued From Page BID

for front entrances under this
patent, but set-inS of glass or bead
ings of wood can be added to them
If you prefer more decoration. A
rear door, with glass openings OF
one. two, three or four lights is
available.
The doors range in price from
$3.50 to 1920 in gum veneer, S9.75
to $3.50 in birch, and Sl3 to SIG
N ash, depending upon the size.
All doors are flush, pre-fltted,
sanded and guaranteed waterproof.
The hardwood doors are furnished
individually wrapped in dustproof
paper packages.
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PAPER HANGERS. - or 2. hrst-class men
with tools. Call Oxford "f25
PLUMBER, sIl-sround good JOB for righE
man Phone Shepherd 1854
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OFFICE MANAGER -BOOKKFFPFR con,

OFFICE MAN. sales personality, permanent,
0ppoTt turitv for advancement. age 1925.
State uuallflcs ti0ns and phone number.
Box 3GG-S. Star
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SALESMAN. responsible. with Washington
contacts wanted 10 represent established
nrm lie insurance experience helpful
Sound proposition immediate returns. Call
RE. 1870 before 10 am
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RADIO SERVICEMEN inside or outside
work: steady employment, good pay. See
Mr.. Schneider, Georges Radio Co, Sl07
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Concrete Patching Compound.


IF YOU have been meaning to
patch the cracked concrete in your
cellar or garage floor, here's prod
uCt that will interest you-a new
patching compound that sets over
NIGHT.
Not tar or asphalt, but made by
q new chemical formula, which is
the secret of its makers, this COM
pound needs nothing but water to
create the right consistency for
filling holes in concrete. Patch your
floor after dinner and by breakfast
time it will be dry.
The hole has to be cleaned out
so that it has vertical sides, of
course. This is one of the first rules
of using patching compounds, Un-
sound concrete should be dug out
with a cold ChiSel, then Wirebrushed
II there is dirt oil, grease or as
phalt in the crack, scrub 1t out
with water, making sure you remove
ell excess water before applying the
floor patch.
Place a small amount of the spe-
ctal cement mortar, mixed accord
ing to directions, in the hole. Thin
this down with a little water, then
scrub 1t into the area to be patched
with an old stiff -bristled broom
This forms a coating on the sur
face of the hole which acts as a
bonding coat. Then fill the hole in,
leveling and finishing the surface
with a trowel.
The only cautions offered are to
use minimum of water. and not to
apply the patch if the temperature
Is below so degrees. Fahrenheit.
For deep patches, YOU may have to
mix one part of clean, washed pea
gravel with an equal amount Of the
patching compound: but in general
it is best not to add sand, cement
or other filler materials. The patch
ing powder sells for 81 a 1O-pound
can.
Wood Preservatiyes.
Most persons are aware these
days that much lumber which goes
into house construction is treated
before it reaches the site to make it
more durable At the same time,
they have only a hazy idea of what
this treatment is. why it is neces-
sary. and what il represents in
hidden value for the house. We
have been reading a construction
manual issued by the makers of a
treating solution which is employed
by many lumber dealers. Because it
states the situation so clearly, we
quote:
I'VE have heard many a lumber
man say: Why all this talk about
preserving wood? In the old days
wood needed no protection Wood
is just as good as ever, but the
conditions under which it is used in
modern building have changed.
People are demanding tighter homes,
blanketed by insulation and sealed
by Misunderstanding and storm WIN
dows Many houses have air.
conditioning units. dispensing mois-
ture into the air. Too much
or too little moisture causes trouble
for wood. AS a result, all building
materials have received a direct
challenge to demonstrate that they
can take it.
The goal of chemists working in
the field of wood preservation has
been to develop process which will
Evening star., 1941-08-30

SALESMAN familiar with furniture. fur
niture periods, fabrics and colors Apply
between 8 and 1890 am James B.
Henderson. HOS G ST 30s
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MEN, young: circulation work with ra-
tlona! publishers. good earnings chance
70 travel MI High, Room 4"3, 1906
New York ave. n v
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MEN wanted for gasoline station Must
have references ana experience IN lIbrIca-
ton work Good salary 20 night men.
RepIy in own Rr.tIng Boy aEi-S SAL.
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MEN. young, TO train for restaurant work.
experience not necessary. Apply 1910
-
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MULTTGRAPH OPERATOR hsnd-feed,
commercial plant State sget experience
and salary Box 33-L. sta! ~
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SALESMAN. must have retail eXDerience.
in local store: no outside work; salary and
commission permanent position Apply TO
Star Radio Co.. 400 llth st. NV
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PRESSERS for mems clothes, reliable and
educated Apply o5I3 Penna ave nw.
Evening star., 1941-08-30

PORTER colored. young man. drivers
permit references Key Drugstore, 44n0
Conduit I'd nv. Do not phone.
PORTER. colored, for downtown drugstore.
experience and reference required Apply
Pa hnltt'S LOG 2 n u
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SALESMAN, high school graduate. knowl-
edge af building material preferred how
ever. not necessary; permanent position
ref Boy 2n..-R Star
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NAN. young. for funeral director and en-
balmer'S assistant; M experience necess
Sary AppE nNmn v s. z q
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MAN. young, thorough knowledge Of ryp.ng,
for general once work. Apply personnel
once. lol NJ -. ne, between m.
and = % M
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SHOE STORE MANAGER and salesman.
one capable of buying. for neighborhood
family shoe store. good salary and bonus.
Only those qualifying need apply. Box
35Q-S. Star
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MAN. youn0. vhi-c. rerpcufers helper,
slso for voodwors'ng shop. Phone oxford
259l or Oxford 3',3O
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MAN mechanically inclined 10 Work
around plant Cal Georgia 1s33 after
7 m TUESDAY
MAN young white helper IN grocery store;
handy. good worker. 1925 81 n. No
telephone calls
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DELIVERY MAN. colored, experienced. for
wholesale tobacco house: STEADY position
references Apply Sunday am. 8 so TO
Eve
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SERVICE STATION MAN with auto re-
pairing experience: reference. EngeoerE I.
IL 81 FLORIDA ave \. ".
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ELECTRICIAN. experienced in repairs and
jobbing work; 81 hour. Call Falls
Church 0AHQ
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/ ELECTRICIAN and helper; steady work.
good nay and good working conditions.
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DISHWAsHER. white: good WAGES. Apply
B T. B Cafe, md and Pa. ave. Sc
DISHWAsHER. colored. and short-oEcer
cook Tor night WORK Apply Rouse Res
taurant. 1916 4th ST. ne No phone calls.
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DAIRYMAN. single, 10 use De Laval milk
ing machine: modern DAIRY, eooc salary,
board and room. AYRLAWN FARMS
PPthPSda, Nd,
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ELEVATOR OPERATOR neat colored boy
with license and apartment house eHpeTl-
ence 3j05 18th 81. NV. Apt 700.
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HABERDASHERY
SALESMAN.

ia blishment for gentle man with expert
ence. State qualifications. Box 32O-S.
Star
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COUNTERMAN, SEA FOOD
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.
ALSO WICH AND
SALAD MAN. APPLY AFTER
IL NOON.
oDonnelrs Sea Grill. 1907 St NV
EXPERIENCED washing
machine repairman, with car.
Apply H. E, White, The Hecht
Co. Service Bldg, 14Ol New
York ave. ne.
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must be able to meet public. Box 206-S.
Star
WINDOW TRIMMER SALESMAN, smart.
highly STYLED Baltimore store desires a
window trimmer and ShOwCard man who
can sell on floor. Top-notch man only.
Permanent position with splendid oppor-
tunlty. Box 3SL, Star.
WANTED DRIVER-SALESMAN for soft
drink truck. established route, Call MA
123S for apDOintment
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JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT to work under
c. p. A: young man in accounting school
preferred beginning salary. $3.50 per
week chance for advancement. Box
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DRIVER for furniture van. Apply Max
Alperste.n Dept. Store, l0.0 eth st. NV.
ELECTRICIANS. licensed in Alexandria or
Arlington Va or those who can pass test.
work on large project; 81 per hour. Box
434-S, Star.
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COUNTERMEN, white experienced; no
Sunday work 500 18th st NV.
ccUNTERMEN - Apply 1910 Wisconsin
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JANIrOR for apt house. must have 5th-
ella SIS eneineer's license. S65 mo. and APT.
ME 24i7 or TR ,6Og
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COUNTERMAN exp: good salary 70 start.
Apply Baltimore DelIcatessen, 1lOl Bia-
nehprc rH w
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DER. white, exp. Call after
H-ps
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STOCK BOY. excellent opportunity for one
who is anxious TO learn the sporting goods
business. good salary. Apply Sport Center.
Sth and sUS NV
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PAINTER. finisher and up
lly o0O1 NJ st. NV
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DIAMOND CABS.

THE HECHT CO. REQUIRES
THE SERVICES OF YOUNG
MEN FROM 18 YEARS OF
AGE TO WORK IN THE RE-
CEIVING DEPART M E N T.
NO EXPERIENCE NECES-
SARY. APPLY THE HECHT
CO. SERVICE BLDG, MIR.
WERNER, 1900 OKIE ST.
NE.
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)AIRY HAND, small family:
IN handling horses. Cham
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COOK. short-order. must be experienced.
for night work. Sea Grill. $40 Geor-
Evening star., 1941-08-30

ELEVATOR OPERATOR. white, ls years
of age or over. experience and license re-
qured state type and length Of expert
ITS-Z Star
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-02-28
by Willis Thornton
Do You Sleep Well, vidkun Quis|ing?

Easily first among modern trait
orS, his very name now a synonym
for streamlined treason, stand Vid-
kun Quisling
Quisling. is the man of Norway
who schemed and plotted with Ger
mans in ODD - Law his native
land bare and help Sc h~fo~e the
Nazi invader. Old-time treat. lar
III depriving a country of certain
means to resist aggression. Qusil-
ing's streamlined treason of today
lay in depriving it not only of the
means, but of the very will to re-
sist.
QuiSling thought to govern Nor
way. He believed that once the door
had been opened to the invader
his own countrymen would in some
frenzy of success-worship yield to
him as puppet ruler under the
German overlordship. Has the ef-
fort Jared we'll?
1t is not quite a year since April
9, 1910, when Quisling opened the
doors of Norway to the Trojan
Horse of Nazism, and the armed
German legions overran his coun-
try. Quisling has had almost a yeal
to rally his admirers, if any.
Considering that he has at his
back several hundred Thousand
German bayonets. the result must
be a crushing disappointment tt
one who had hoped to hitch hike
to Valhalla.
The Norwegian legislative body
in the very face of the glintint
bayonets, has steadfastly refused
to Quisling any support whatever
At one stage even the Germans
removed him as McCarthy-in.
Chief, but had to put him back
apparently because no other ma.
tive talent would volunteer.
Landslides, snowslides, and othel
natural disasters" embarrassing tt
the German conquerors. began tt
pile up. The concentration camp.
grew larger, stricter, more oppres'
sive. Preachers in the Morse church
eS refused to bow the knee, and art
now being hobbled. An effort tt
raise a legion of Norwegian volun.
tecrs to fight under Quisling fol
Germany flopped dismally. Loya
to their king, Norwegians took ev,
cry opportunity to show a belatet
antirathy to their conqucrors, whit
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-02-28
THE PEOPLE WHO
FOUGHT 1T THROUGH

In our jubilation over final approval
of the valleys refunding program, we
should not overlook the thanks due those
who mapped out the course and followed
through in spite of the criticism that
came their way.
There have been times in the last few
years when it seemed hopeless to expect
that the refunding case could ever be
pushed to final decision in the courts.
There have been times when the consider
alton of alternative proposals has SEEM
ed attractive, or when it seemed that
some alternative should be sought.
Through these times, Imperial Irriga-
ton District chieftans have remained
steadfast in their conviction that their
course was the proper one President
Evan T. Hewes, Chief Counsel Harry W.
Horton, and the others who have taken
large hand in pressing for a refunding
decision, deserve recognition for their
efforts.
The courts final Judgment proves
them right. The almost magical clear
ing up of debt problems for the district
demonstrates that their plans left no
loose ends to be tied up.
the district and in the county farm bureau
deserve recognition. however There is one
factor bigger in the final balance than
they could ever be-the public And it
was only public agreement with their pol
icies which permitted those policies to be
carried through.
In the final analysis, the people are
right again.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-02-28
THAT GRAND AND
GLORIOUS FEELING

Clare Briggs, famous cartooniSt of a
few years ago, had a popular series of
cartoon panels depicting the things that
caused what he labeled that grand and
glorious feeling
If Clare Briggs were around today, he
could find no better subject in the world
for his facile pen than the community
of Imperial Valley.
The Imperial Irrigation District is on
an even financial keel for the first time
since 1882, and is better off financially
than 1t was for long time before that.
No more black marks in the credit rating
list, no more default, no more narrowing
doubt about the district tax structure.
What more could you ask as a stimu-
liant for that grand and glorious feel
ing?
Federal Judge Ralph f. Jenney
brought the miracle-for it seems like
miracle to those who have waited for it
through long and sometimes dark years
when he signed decree in Los Angeles
putting into effect the modification of the
districts 1882 refunding program.
As result:
The valley can now drive full speed
ahead to achieve complete development
of east and west mesa lands.
we can concentrate larger share of
our energies on bringing the public pow
er program to complete operation at the
soonest possible date.
We can insist upon the land bank loans
which will help the small farmers need
ed here to assure the future of a pros
porous community.
We can speed up the drainage program,
both public and private, which is so vital
to the life of the valley.
We can at last exert positive efforts
to tell potential settlers of the thousand
and one opportunities existing in the val
ley.
We can, in short, really launch the pro-
gram of community development and
progress which has depended upon the
outcome of this refunding case.
The paths clear-let's go.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-02-28
SALUTE TO THE SCOUTS
Jacksonville Sum


From a temporary boys camp estab-
lished in the British Isles in 1907, the
Boy Scout movement in a few years
spread around the earth.
In the United States today, its mem
bership exceeds one and a quarter mil
lion. But its Importance is not to be
measured in numbers alone. The celebra-
ton this week of Boy Scout week calls
attention to its long work as a builder of
character and good citizenship.
On the sound premise that youth learns
by doing-not by pass1vely receiving
knowledge from otherS-the Boy Scout
movement has devoted itself to teaching
youth how to acquire skill and self-reh-
ance through wholesome outdoor actlv
tiles, through practice in wOodcraft, sea
manship, and first aid. In jacksonville,
we have had many occasions to note tn
splendid work accomplished by our own
Scouts.
As an organization training young Am
orleans for citizenship in a democracy,
it opposes any discrimination by reason
of creed, class, race or political belief. 1t
is not surprising that suppression of the
Boy Scouts was one of the early acts of
totalitarian governments. Tolerance and
a sense of fellowship which extends be-
yond national boundary lines are ideals
Numerically opposed to such regimes.
In its 30 years existence in the United
States, the Boy Scout movement has
quickened the hearts and minds of mil
lions of young Americans. 1t has taught
them to use their heads and hands, to be
self-reliant and to practice the ideals of
fair play and of help to others 1t is
this continuing service to democracy
which America honors in Boy Scout week.
Boy Scouts in England are doing mems
work in the defense of their country.
Mrs. Helen Gamble, refugee from battle
Gently how the Scouts are carrying out
numerous duties and are doing them
we'll!
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-02-28
JOLT DUE JAPAN
Nevada State Journal)

Mining and augmenting the defenSes
of Singapore harbOr, the British control
key in the Pacific, does not mean that
the British believe the apparently newt
able clash with Japan TO be at hand. 1t
does mean that the British are taking no
chances with Japan's contempt for inter-
national custom. The precautiOn can we'll
prevent Japan from jumping in that
quarter at this time.
AS the japanese menace is weighed it
is not being overlooked either in Britain
or in America that Japan'S pretense to
great naval power was built up long
time ago. First the Japanese navy clean
ed up the Chinese navy, a pathetcally
small and wholly inoffensive unit. Later
Japan without a declaration of war slip
ped into an Asiatic harbor and wiped out
the poorly defended Russian Warships
there. 1t had now become the fashion to
extoll Japanese naval prowess.
The fashion came to climax when the
decrepit Russian fleet, without adequate
fuel, ammunition and with only antiquat-
ed armament was sunk in the straits off
Korea. That Russian defeat at the turn
of the century has been the sole event to
sustain Japan'S claims to naval superior
ity.
The truth is that Japan has not had a
real military test on land or sea It has
not completed its program even against
the Chinese. And if it now foolishly
attempts a naval assault on Singapore,
Japan will find on its hands the first
real fight it has ever actually faced.