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Evening star., 1941-08-06
Safety in Defense

In addressing last week confer
ence called by the Department of
Labor to formulate plans for safety
campaign in defense plants, Secre-
tary Perkins directed attention to
the current increase in industrial
accidents. Last year these accidents
caused approximately $4,000 deaths,
and nearly 10000 permanent in
juries. On the basis of reports now
on hand, it is estimated that the 1941
toll will be 20 per cent above
last years figure. In the aircraft
industry, where employment has
rapidly expanded, the number OF
disabling injuries per million en-
ploye hours was "a per cent
higher last year than in 1889. In the
machine tool industry the increase
was % per cent and in the
shipbuilding industry the increase
was almost as great.
These figures emphasize the need
for safety measures in all defense in
dustries. Though accidents cannot
be eliminated altogether, experience
shows that the number can be re-
duced through safety programs, the
removal of unnecessary hazards and
the proper instruction OF workers.
Apart from the loss of life and limb,
these accidents retard the produc-
tion of defense materials. Skilled
workers are not easily replaced. Ac-
cident prevention, therefore, should
be regarded as an essential part of
the defense effort.
Under the direction of the Com
mittee for the Conservation of Man
Power in Defense Industries, ap-
pointed by Secretary Perkins last
year, considerable progress already
has been achieved toward estab-
fishing minimum safety standards
in all plants manufacturing war
materials. Congress recently has
made funds available to expand the
Department of Labor's accident
prevention work through the EN-
ployment of more safety engineers
and the training of selected defense
workers in safety technique. It is to
be hoped that this accident preven-
ton program will have the full
support of all war industries.
Evening star., 1941-08-06

cism from those who have contended
that the board was biased In its
findings.
Consequently, this prospective test
OF the feasibility of reviewing both
factual and legal questions will be
welcomed. If it proves satisfactory
under the emergency court, the po-
sition of those who advocate more
extensive judicial review of questions
of fact appealed from quasi-judicial
agencies will be strengthened.
Evening star., 1941-08-06
Offers Views Of Japan's Side
OF Pacific Problem.
To the Editor Of III

40 Inc 6QitOR VI &ue 5edI.
Recently America has acquired a num-
ber of strategic bases in the Atlantic in
the name of protecting this hemisphere
against some aggressor nations. In the
Pacific at the same time new naval
and air bases are being created well
within the front yard of the Japanese
Empire, assuring her vulnerability to
possible air raids of one menacing power.
Facing the unprecedented emergency,
Japan is said to have embarked on her
much -talked-about South Sea expedition
in an effort to secure sources of her
vital defense supplies.
The solution Japan has been seeking
for is not entirely for her own, however
1t involves the question of freedom and
welfare for some 600, ,000,0 900 Orientals,
some of them are still under the
domination of foreign politico-economic
power. The international plutocratic
empire is anxious to see the mass of
those miserable human beings remain
where they are, so that their command
ing power over coolies" may be intact.
When the writer, who is long devoted
Christian and Gladstonian in political
belief, saw during his homeward trip
from England those lamentable condi-
tions of his fellow Orientals in the
Orient, his one thought was: How can
we free them and raise their standards
Of life?
1t has been almost custom that every
movement by Japan, regardless of its
motive, is to be denounced by some
people here as plunderous and inhuman.
but they seem to overlook or ignore one
thing, that is, America is not the only
nation in the world requiring self pro-
lection or entitled to it.
Ever since william Mckinley first
advanced his ambitious overseas pro-
gram 70 some pears aso, souas people
Evening star., 1941-08-06
Major Brown to Retire

WuJOT pIOWH ~ NetlIS
Major Ernest w. Brown has set
tied the question of his long-rumored
retirement as superintendent Of po-
lice by announcing that he will go
on ST days of accumulated leave
preparatory to filing an application
for retirement. The veteran police
officer had deferred announcing his
decision formally because he did not
wish to step down until the House
subcommittee had completed its in
vestigation Of the Metropolitan Police
Department. That inquiry was thor
oughgoing and generally construc-
tive. The subcommittee report,
while properly critical of conditions
in some branches of the department
especially in the Detective Bu-
reau-did not reflect personally on
Major Brown. The police chief
frankly told the committee he had
realized for some time that the De-
tective Bureau was a weak unit and
that he had taken steps to reorganize
it even before the committee began
it's investigation.
That Major Brown we'll deserves
the surcease from active duty which
retirement should afford him is evil
dent to any one familiar with his
long and faithful service as a police
man. Upon the forty-five-year rec
ord of strenuous and ofttimes dan
gerous duty which he has given to
the National Capital there appears
not one blemish. But there are
many concentrations for excep-
tionally meritorious service. Major
Brown rose to the top of his branch
of the law enforcement profession
the hard way. He started pounding
the bricks" in 1895 as a patrolman on
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal beat
in Georgetown. Although nurtured
in the nightstick.school of policing,
Major Brown displayed aptitude in
adapting himself to changing times.
AS a private the only traffic problem
which claimed his attention was that
provided by horses and bicycles; as
an inspector nearly thirty years later
he played an important part in
organizing and developing bureau
to handle automobile traffic exclu-
sively. Serving as major and super
intendent since 1882, he has en-
deavored to keep his department
abreast of the times in personnel
and equipment, even though handi-
capped by insufficient funds and in
terfered with by various sorts of
outside pressure.
When Major Brown goes, he will
leave behind him an outstanding
monument to his persistent and in
telligent activities in the field OF
crime prevention-the Police Boys
Clubs. These community character
building groups have been widely
recognized for their work in guiding
youth along the pathway to good
citizenship. The House subcommit-
tee took occasion to commend these
clubs and to urge that their activi-
ties be continued. Perhaps it is not
too much to hope that Major Brown,
when he retires next October, will
see his way clear to carry on the
splendid work with boys which he
has sponsored so effectively as super
intendent of police.
Evening star., 1941-08-06
Wants Convincing Argument"
From Peace Spokesman.
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor OF Inc Star:
As person Of average intelligence and
moderate sympathies for right causes. I
am still waiting for q convincing argu-
ment by one Of our peace-sponsoring
public characters. one that appeals to my
intellect and reason. So far, their
opinions just don't hold water.
Senator vandenberg says Hitler Is
weak now. Let's throw down our guns.
I say If We do this, Hitler and his
kind will grow strong again while We
temporarily 60 back to our pipe dreams
Of peace.
There can be no peace for us now until
we are stronger than our potential
enemies.
I am not afraid that America will
abuse her power, are your
NAOMI LOV1 Y3De&.
Evening star., 1941-08-06

@. What percentage of United States
soldiers in the World War took out
war risk insurance?-E. F. S.
A. 1t is estimated that at least 30 per
cent of the 100000 or more men who
were in the United States Army applied
for insurance under the war risk in
surance plan.
@. How long is the marble promenade
in Rio de Janeiro?-C. j. B.
A. The promenade facing the sea is
five miles long.
@. When did New York City FIRST have
taxicabs?-E. M.
A. The first automobile taxi IN New
York began business In 1904.
@. Is there an ivory nut?-E. J. II.
A. The tagua or vegetable ivory nut
when dried and cut has the appearance
Of ivory. and may be sawed. carved. pol
ished and dyed.
@. How many cigars does Cuba ex-
port?-C. G. Il.
A. About 25,ooo.ooo are exported an
nually.
@. Are foreigners permitted 10 own or
operate radio stations in the United
States?-J. r. B.
= A. This privilege is extended only to
citizens. Station licenses are denied
corporations "of which any officer or
director is an alien or Of which more
than one-ffth of the capital stock is
owned of record or voted by aliens or
their representatives"
@. What is the inscription on the
mantel in the Apollo Room of the
Raleigh Tavern at Williamsburg, Va.?-
E.
A. The mantel bears a Latin legend
meaning. "Jollity, the offspring of wis
dom and good living"
@. When did Italy enter the war;
C. H.
A. Italy entered the war on June 10,
1910.
@. How early were watches made?-
G. R. J.
A. The first watches we're made early
in the 18th century. Peter Henlein of
Nuremburg, Germany, is credited with
the invention.
@. What is the meaning of Mac as a
prefix in 50 many names?-C. s. G.
A. Mac is a Gaelic word meaning son.
1t Is the distinguishing prefix In large
number Of Scotch and Irish personal
names and is frequently contracted to
Nc or M.
@. When was the national budget last
balanced?-W. H. A.
A. The year 1880 was the last year
In which the receipts of the Federal
Government exceeded the expenditures.
The amounts were: Receipts, $4,l77,-
$4,000; expenditures, s3,440, ,269 900.
@. Who originated bulldosging7-S.
T. H.
A. Bulldogging or steer wrestling was
first practiced by Texas Negro cow
boy, Bill Pickett.
Evening star., 1941-08-06
Proposes Underground Garage
South of Executive Mansion.


To the Editor Of The Star:
"A garage, four stories deep, for park
ing cars, is being built in San Francisco"
So runs recent news item in The Star.
Why can't we have such a structure
here? The Ellipse would be the ideal
place for it. BY artful planning, a neat
and beautiful structure could be erected
under that area, and there need be no
Disagreement of the terrain. We have
such structure at the Capitol. Under
meath the park alongside the Capitol
Building is an underground structure
that houses numerous cars. I wonder
how many of the people know that there
is a garage underneath that beauty spot9
Not many, Ill wager.
A garage under the Ellipse could be
constructed in the same way. It could
be made Just as attractive.
D. AMOROSO.
Evening star., 1941-08-06
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the Driter, although the use of
q pSeudonynl for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters tUith
q UielD to condensation.
Evening star., 1941-08-06
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
BIZ Frederic J. Hdskin.

BIZ Frederic J. HdSkin.
A reader can get the answer to any
question OF fact by ,DrttiHo The Eue-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Huskin, director, Washington,
D. c. Please incloSe stamp for reply.
@. What percentage of life insurance
death claims are paid for automobile
fatalities2-T. j. B.
A. A report of the Institute Of Life
Insurance shows that more than 81
per cent of all death claims are paid
for automobile accidental deaths.
c. What was the boudoir parliament7
e. T. M.
A. This term was used with reference
to the great influence which Nine. de
Maintenon had on Louis XIV and his
advisers.
O. How long can the average swimmer
stay under water?-A. w. N.
A Thirty seconds Is the average length
OF time swimmer can stay under water
without coming up for air.
@. In what show did May Irwin sing
II Amt Gwine Ter Work No Mo"?-K.
3. H.
A. 1t was in the play The Belle of
Bridgeport"
@. What is caffelite?-T. K. B.
A. 1t is new plastic made from coffee
which is now being produced in Sac
Paulo, Brazil 1t will be exported to the
United States through New York cor
poration.
@. Was Theodore Roosevelt the first
President to entertain a colored man
in the White House?-E. M J.
A. When Grover Cleveland was PreSi-
dent, he invited Frederick Douglass and
his wife to congressional reception.
Evening star., 1941-08-06
Asks Pointed Question
And Gives One Answer.
49,

TO the Editor Of The Star:
The draft, the necessity of forcing
folks from their homes to make room
for British Offices and the ban on gaso-
line and oil, were these for national
emergency (inasmuch as we are not at
war; or for EnglandP
Quite frankly, believe they were for
Merrie Old England, and, quite frankly.
I believe America is becoming too British
to be American.
MARGARET TUCKER.
Evening star., 1941-08-06

It is rumored that more than half
OF the paintings in the great Berlin
spring salon are appealing still
nfes showing souething sod e 81.
Evening star., 1941-08-06

Favorite Hymns-A collection of
Isl Of the best-loved hymns of all
denominations, complete with
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Evening star., 1941-08-06

@. When was the national budget last
balanced?-W. H. A.
A. The year 1880 was the last year
In which the receipts of the Federal
Government exceeded the expenditures.
The amounts were: Receipts, $4,l77,-
942, 900; expenditures, $3,44O, ,269, 900.
Evening star., 1941-08-06

@. Who originated bulldogging7-S.
T. H.
A. Bulldogging or steer wrestling was
first practiced by Texas Negro cow
boy, Bill Pickett.
Evening star., 1941-08-06

New York.
Evening star., 1941-08-06

@. What is the meaning of Mac as
prefix in 50 many names?--C. s. G.
A. Mac is a Gaelic word meaning son.
1t Is the distinguishing prefix In q large
number Of Scotch and Irish personal
names and is frequently contracted to
Nc or M.
The Chronicle-star the Moss Point advertiser., 1941-11-07

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The Chronicle-star the Moss Point advertiser., 1941-11-07

of the defense psnEram and Ets
consequent shortages. 1i.emptpy~
ment ete: - ExonoAe t2le cause e
physical weIi-hrins. especially IN
times az natlunAl trial II = hFuslghi
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fnnd itseif.~
CIVILIAN pFuseetion MI b stress
I'd. Eaturdny. November IS. n h
Important THAT pfolectaon BE- given
civilians IN target areas ard thN
need Tor otTElian parslnpaalon n
community service activities every
where and % stimulate ne desire
20 vuiurtesr Ter service in holh.
will be brcsixhl cut
sunday. November 10, = 10 be ob-
served a. ~Freedon Day All per-
zxaas ere being urged % rsAffIrm
their faith n TIE fundamental free
dnuaa A nation founded upnn e.
senfsAi freedoms must defend them
The ministers Of the churches are
being urged 20 hiring thsz out ln
their serwicas and the cstiassis aFx
urged TO attend uAces services.
The Chronicle-star the Moss Point advertiser., 1941-11-07
Local Board Credited
With Enlistments In
u. 8. Navy Service

-secrntAxy knoz a. ne Nasy u.
pnFtnent has nfsneslne1d tnnl fecot
communities aEe given eFes1tl fnf
sneh Naval re1Ft1tk ard that ipani
seIscklYr serelen Qnnfna ere Fe0ur-
"a ncrordlaxig. sMad n. W. uAntsnE
head q Ne loeai drafs beard. psss
lafdAy.
~Evsry Fnzn8 nsAn w1,e iolns klss
Navy a. Naval Reserve thtm helpn
70 fitl eur ine4I Afiertixs asFxsre
afsntn xounk frsen within hxlenszss
Service nEs iImiia elao have noz
ben deferxsd nnuid d. wa.f ta rnn-
sa<4ef thn oEuuFEnnities tfs Z q
Navy offers foF spseiAlizad tFalnlne
and adVAneesnnnt wasie ssfvinE
their country n IA smsrExnry
~1he aee limits fw TIE regular
Navy Afp ~ 70 81. and fuF ikan Naval
Reserve the EiEnIsa krc n - -. An
applicants under n must hare lhe
written eOsasent e thnlF p4EsHix ~
guardians
In addision 10 exulMlnlnx nhAs
Navy enIIsiuenie are credited
against ths locai neiecfiss fzsFsiee
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= hlRn acfsoel edssration = nor
necessary fnx aeoepkanea - EhN
Navy ANY asnbitiosis and patFi0sir
young man q average nlsntaiily
and good cnnFaetsr nlln meets pIi1y-
aieal and other requirements may D.
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new Two Ocean Naxy
The Chronicle-star the Moss Point advertiser., 1941-11-07
Supervisors To Sell
Court House Bonds

The Jackson County Beard &
Supervisors at their meeting for
HoEember. held Monday sn1 Tues
day. q fkis week announced thak
they would sell the go 90 bonds
for construction q the nsw jackson
County Courthoslne O. Monday, Ne
eember /. sf Il oseiock. Ea1h q tlze
bonds wfn be of the denaulinatton
- al0oo anz slll bEz< Interest n1l
= exceed - PER cenl nzF annuzn
However. fne bidder III naHla ths
interest rate h hia bla. Tna bosada
aEs 70 Be sd 70 the hleaezE hlddex
fer not - tan par Fa1as q eaeh
and aceEaaa InteFes1 = &c - -
livery.
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q Eve pr cent "a - Honds ~
have to accompany eaka ~
The Bod e Supervisors uezs
authorized = issue Ezs eaads 10
construction q ne ma3efn four
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The Chronicle-star the Moss Point advertiser., 1941-11-07

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The Chronicle-star the Moss Point advertiser., 1941-11-07
Supervisors Sign
Airport Agreement

The Jackson County Board of eu-
peryfsors this week adopted . reao-
luton providing an agreement with
the United States Government ruf-
attve 70 the operation and mainte-
nance Of the new jackson County
Airport. construction on which i
expected 70 BE- started very soon.
The airport Is 20 be constructed by
the government with ez3z 900 being
slotted for this purpose, and Jack
son County viii furnish the land
on which IL Is located.
The government. II i understood.
l. making preparations 70 ask far
bids for construction work at the
airport within the next few days.
When compiete n viii be one Of
the finest aiFports In thiE part Of
the country.
Under terzne Of the agreement
which the Board q Supervisors
signed with the government. the
government Is to construct and
maintain the field and use II a. Il
wishes. as long rs the present
emergency l. IN effect. After THAT
time the county VIII have TO as-
sumo the responsibility Of opera
ton and maintenance. u Il sees fit.
The Chronicle-star the Moss Point advertiser., 1941-11-07
Mayer Wood Says

GContinued Prom Pare one1
after citizens had deemed tie pro-
iect too large
The project has received Al Al
priority rating. Mr. weed aid. but
he vent on 10 explain thaf SONS
must projects were given ntten-
ton even before ne oTes with an
Al priority These are naturally
projects tbaf 20 vitallY hflset Ma
tional Defense that tiiay are
dseEeS must BY authorities.
With the inauguration of the
ss--sssissine program ~ fiae Elementary
School. plans nllI be vel underway
for providing the City o. Moss
Point with the most modsrn stiucn-
tional facilities OF any city "a the
state of comparative sire. The pro-
gram viii Involve expenditure of
nearly szsol0o0. q eoodlg portion %
which Is by direct grant a. the
Federal government.
The Chronicle-star the Moss Point advertiser., 1941-11-07
Civilian Defense
Week Committee liz
Appointed by Mayor

There was = meeting uf several
citizens at TIE Mayors office In
Pascag0uia On Wednesday. called
~ the Mayor. 70 take coxnikancs
of the Presidents Proclamation
designating the week q November
II 70 Sunday. November Ie, as
Civilian Defense Week.
The Mayor presided. snd fise mat
tsr sAs discussed and several baGi-
letina on the subject read. a oorn-
msttee. consisting of l. L ntiaier
chairman. and Arthur '. Smith. 4
Z. Btone. an6 ~ r. 6paFkmau. was
appointed e wufk with other COM
nzIitees and oEkanixattona II carry
iEaa cut TIE wishes o. TIE President
The Chronicle-star the Moss Point advertiser., 1941-11-07

tContsnued Prom Page oneD
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support Of Civilian Defense Aetiyi-
ties.
Wednesday. war Against Waste
Day h 70 inform the public why
and how critical supplies required
for national defense ard essential
civilian Uses should Be conserved
The Idea 4 70 stop extravagnncea.
spread sacrifices encouraging ettl-
sens 70 save simplify substitute. :
Thursday i8 SET ado % inform
he puhiie q he exiatenea 81 vol
nnseer Offices 70 stimulate their
establishment and to explain the
range 81 their activities Each per-
son has : part in Civilian pefense.
Friday. Health and Welfare Day
~. be observed. T1lis day Is set
ssade 70 emphasize the izupurtance
Of healthy ard secure population
- = foundation for strong military
defensae. % ntntmnEe in the COM
muniky TIE economic and social
disturbances caused bT he impact
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fContinued From Page One)
sium bonds. q and , - per cent.
$50 600.
The total assessed valuation OF
property In the city Of Moss Point
for 1D4I has been set b. the Mayor
and Board Of Aldermen at q .24s. $50
This assessment does not include
public service corporations which
are assessed BY State Tax Cummls-
sion and the amount Is not given
out until about December Is, 1871.
but which is estimated 70 be at not
less than s136.00O
The City Of Moss Point has had
one Of the BEST tax collection rec
ords OF any city It's size IN the state
Of Mississippi. Almost i0G percent
collections In taxes have been made
during the past four years. The
records show that IN 1887 with a tar
rate Of Is mills on an assessed val
uation Of e7.i30.5s3. So .26zGs or
ee06 per cent was collected: in
1898 with Is mills rate on e. .Isb. .Ise
assessment. e55.sis.62 or ee8s per
cent was collected; tn 1855. tax levy
16 mills. sz.1<4sc0o valuation, ee5. :
1910 O. e9.4z per cent vas collect
ed: and IN 1910 with n min levy on
s2,2aie60 valuation. so .zs0.76 Or
1914 per cent was collected.
III 1871 Lew
At 3 meeting Of the Mayor and
Board Of Aldermen held On Tuesday
night. Of this week. November 4. the
TAX levy for 1871. bazad On the as-
sessed valuation Of sz1zs SEQ, Us
set a. 80 mills 10 take care Of TIE
eitys operations and obsikntions
This should produce : revenue Of
t65,457 20. exclusive 0f what revenue
might be derived from Ehe aeseas-
ments On public utilities IN ffe
city. which is anticipated 70 produce
not less than ss.Te0.
The 1871 tax legv q 90 mills L
broken down ~ 8 mills fof general
purposes. L mills fer school pasr-
poses: and u mills Tor bond re-
demptiou purposes
The levy. however. foF general
purposes and for bond redemption
purposes. snail not apply - property
IN the Moss Point Munieipal sep
arate School District, whieh q not
situated and does not lie within tf,e
corporate limits Of the city. The
levy Tor al ether purposes ahnll
apply 70 al property assessed for
taxation fer the year. lying and
being with tlae corporate iamifa.