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Evening star., 1941-05-06
Victor Kaufman

As an officer of The Evening Star
Newspaper Company, as writer and
an editor of the writings of other
men; as a philosopher observing the
ways of the world and their effect
upon humanity, most particularly as
a friend, Victor Kaufman won as
much distinction as he ever sought.
1t was his nature to avoid celebrity.
He preferred throughout his whole
career the quieter paths to the less
adventurous goals of enterprise.
Yet there could be little. if any,
question about the qualities with
which he was endowed. MIR. Kauff-
mann was by birth and breeding
student not merely of books, but like
wise of the materials from which
books are made. He enjoyed natural
loveliness, found pleasure in the open
country in the fragrant pine forests
OF New England and New Brunswick
and in travel abroad 1t should be
mentioned also that he had a warm
and enduring affection for Wash
ington, both as the Nations Capital
and as a community of homes.
Even when age had slowed his step,
he delighted to walk in the parks
and along the streets which are
the arteries of the city's steady
growth. The early morning was his
TO nf
characteristic of him that he should
be at his desk at an hour when his
contemporaries still were taking
their rest.
Mr.. Kaufman inherited from his
father his enthusiasm for the news
paper business. The press, he agreed
with the poet Cowper, was a map
Of life, its fluctuations and its vast
concerns" No other institution or
method of communication, as he be-
lieved, could replace the printed
word. The best years Of his existence
he spent in behalf of the improve
ment of The Star. AS reporter, Sum-
day editor and treasurer of the COM
pany, he served it long.
But Mr.. Kaufman, because he
was a modest person always, would
not have wished a eulogy Those
who esteemed him most highly,
knowing him most Intimately are
prompted by his desire to withhold
the praise they otherwise gladly
would express. A silent salute shall
be their gesture of appreciation and
Of profound affection as he moves
to his place in the peace which is OF
God, of beauty and Of truth.
Evening star., 1941-05-06
Filthy lucre

The origin Of the term filthy
lucre" is obscure and not of interest
to those who think the important
thing is to get the lucre. without
worrying too much about its filth,
which after all has no particular
effect on its purchasing power. The
banker, however, takes a different
attitude; to him, dingy, ragged
banknote is like decrepit lathe to
a machinist. Whether or not either
one actually owns, or is merely the
custodian, Of the tools Of his trade,
each has a professional itch to put
them in order.
Thus 1t is that an obscure banker
in Germany has devised little elec-
trical gadget capable Of rejuvenat-
Ing 5000 bills an hour. His motto,
as applied to the Reich currency, is
to keep it clean, and he has turned
out many shining marks. This is q
great help to the easy marks who
get them later when they cash
checks. While standing in line two
hours to buy a potato, it must be a
comfort to these exponents of the
new order in Europe not to have to
handle greasy bills all that time, and
to know that when they get their
change, they can turn 1t all over to
the tax collector in reiuvenated cur
rency.
Evening star., 1941-05-06
THIS AND THAT
BIZ Charles Z. Trdcetoell.
A correspondent wants to know what
to feed the robin and the mockingbird

A correspondent wants to know what
to feed the robin and the mockingbird
to make sure they will stay around.
There is no food which will make sure
of these or any other birds. But raisins
will help, when it comes to both the robin
and the mocker. Both species like them.
From now on, however, the ROBINS will
eat fishin' worms to the practical ex-
clusion of all other foods.
The mockingbird will come to raisins
the year around. He also likes dough-
nut, and other breadstuffs.
The best way to feed the birds in
spring and summer is not to try to feed
any particular food for any special song
ster, but to try to cater to the entire
bird community.
This is a rather limited catering, of
course, since nature takes direct hand
in the feeding of all birds, both parents
and f1edglings.
There is on every hand variety OF in
sects. worms, seeds, buds, so that every
bird has practically all the food it needs.
This does not mean, however, that it
will not be pushed in trying to feed the
hungry new mouths of the fedglings.
A little direct help there will do
great deal of good, as we'll as provide
constant entertainment to the person
who is thoughtful of the feathered folk.
4
The best way to help the parent birds,
and so their young. is to put out little
ground meat, preferably beef.
This need not be particularly expensive,
If one feeds dog or cat. Just take
portion of Bozos dinner, or Tabby's
breakfast.
A little lessened rations, for them, will
not do them any harm. Indeed, they
probably will benefit from lessened food
intake.
But the small amount looms large to
the parent birds in time of need.
Any observer who has watched the
cardinals trying to stuff their hungry
babies, and seen the gigantic growth of
young birds in few days, knows how the
parent birds are really run ragged" as
the old expression has it, trying to keep
them filled up.
Any help at this time is appreciated.
This appreciation is shown by the readi-
ness which cardinals. catbirds, song SPAR
rows and others take to these added
supplies.
Especially they like them in the eve
ming, that is, from o'clock to dark.
They have been hunting natural foods
all day long. They find that their powers
are running low. when all of sudden
they see platter of nicely ground beef,
just bird size.
This is veritable food from heaven,
for hungry birds.
They are not above eating bit, them
selves. but most of it they carry away
to the nest.
Let us make clear that pounds are not
needed.
Just small handful, ground up, to
bird size, is all that is necessary.
This will be constant source of en-
Evening star., 1941-05-06
Supreme Court Vacancy

In announcing that a rehearing
would be granted to a convicted
California wife murderer whose ap-
peal from the death penalty had
been affirmed by tie vote, the Su-
preme Court raises to seven the cases
that must be argued again at the
next term because the eight members
have not been able to agree on
decision.
Eight times since the retirement
of Justice James C. McReynolds Gre
ated vacancy on February l, the
Supreme Court has divided four to-
four on litigation, thereby leaving
the finding of the lower court in
effect. It is not unlikely that this
entire list of cases will be back on
the docket in October along with
others on which the court may di-
vide before adjourning next month.
Litigants carrying appeals to the
Supreme Court--With the time and
expense that ordinarily is involved
are denied the fun protection of the
law when the appeal fails because of
a technicality, and it is a tacit rec
ognition of this fact when the court
agrees to reconsideration. Presum-
ably, the tribunal will be at full
strength after the summer recess.
One of the cases coming up again
is considered highly important by
the Government, which is seeking to
reverse a lower court decision hold
ing that coal consumed by the pro-
ducer does not come within the scope
of the Bituminous Coal Act. The
delay in naming a successor to JUS
tice McReynolds has handicapped
the Government in another direction
also by preventing action on a suit
to force return of part of the Gin
ordinate and unconscionable" profits
which the Bethlehem Shipbuilding
Corporation Is alleged to have col
Evening star., 1941-05-06

pie with criminal records come in. They
are allowed to partake of the good things
of the country-they are given jobs tand
they should be. To give man kick
when he is down won't reform hin), an
attempt is made to take them into the
fold of good citizenship. Then why
shouldn't it be their duty to serve their
country? And why shouldn't it be ex-
pected Of them as we'll as of the men
with clean records? Why should the good
citizen be sent to die on the battlefield
and the crook or the criminal kept at
home in safety?
Is he to be allowed to remain foot
loose and fancy-free to grow rich and
fat on the booming business and the
sheltered peace at home, while the man
who has tried to be, good citizen. who
has obeyed the laws must go and face
the enemy, must fight and kill-and try
to live?
1t seems to me that 1t would be good
gesture to give these people who have
criminal records chance to clean their
states" by sending them out to do their
share of drilling and fighting, of endur-
ing hardship and pain.
twenty-five thousand of these people
with criminal records in one city were
rejected and turned back on the city and
the country to pillage and plunder in
any manner they may choose. Twenty
one thousand with clean records were
accepted from that same city. If, in
subsequent calls, the percentages are the
same, one can easily see which class will
have the majority left at home to keep
business and government going. What
would the future hold? Such men are
special prey for fifth columnists ripe for
sabotage. LYDALU PALMER.
Greenbelt Md.
Evening star., 1941-05-06

that of Germany" Hitler must act
quickly to win-either by an invasion
of England, which is seen as pre-
senting masquerade difficulties" or
by cutting England's lifelines. In
either case, 'the essential element of
British survival and ultimate vic
tory" is full American aid-effec-
lively delivered. The analysis makes
it plain that, in the long view, the
fate of Britain and the cause of de-
mocracy in general hinge in large
measure on what America does with
in the next few months to speed up
production of arms and to insure
safe delivery of them to sorely
pressed England.
Evening star., 1941-05-06
Brituin's Chances

Seventeen prominent experts on
strategic, economic and political
aspects Of the war have joined in
clear cut and well-reasoned response
to those persons who, like Charles A.
Lindbergh, believe that Great Brit
ain Is doomed to defeat, even II
American aid becomes effective.
These seasoned observers, including
such men as Admirals William v.
Pratt and William H. Standley,
United States Navy, retired. former
chiefs of naval operations; Vice Ad-
nnlral William L. Rodgers, retired,
former president of the Naval War
College; Rear Admiral Harry E.
Yarnell, retired, former commander
in chief of the Asiatic Fleet; Colonel
william J. Donovan, Major George
Fielding Eliot and others, are con-
vinced that Britain can win so long
as the flow of war supplies from the
United States Is maintained without
interruption.
In a dispassionate appraisal of
present and probable future factors
bearing on the military situation in
Europe, the experts contend that
Britain's sea blockade of Germany,
plus the combined production facili-
ties Of the British Empire and the
United States, plus measures to in
sure the safe delivery of American
made war supplies to British forces,
weight the scales in Britain's favor.
The setbacks which the British have
suffered to date, while diScouraging,
are far from catastrophe, these
analysts argue. Like Wendell Willkie
and many other supporters of the
administration aid-to-Britain pol
icy, they believe that Hitler cannot
win unless he subdues the English
isles, and that he cannot subdue those
isles if planes and guns and other
necessities continue to arrive in Suffi-
cient quantities.
President Roosevelt's belief, as
stated to Secretary of War Stimson
yesterday, that the democracies can
and must" achieve command of the
air, is shared by the seventeen au-
thorities. They, too, stress the i'm
portance of rushing heavy, long
range bombers to the Royal Air
Force, SO that destruction of Axis
military objectives can be carried
out with relentless intensity
The experts warn that "the de-
cisive period" of the war "is from the
present moment until the rising
curve of American production passes
Evening star., 1941-05-06

joyment for the thoughtful person who
puts the food out
If necessary, take 1t from the family
dinner Most persons eat too much, any
way.
\
1t is interesting to feed this food or
a plate or paper on the grass but If this
method Is adopted care must be taken
to watch out for hungry dogs
Once a dog learns where such easy
food can be come by, he never forgets,
and comes back at the same time with
clock-like regularity.
For this reason, the best way to use
ground meat is to put 1t in an elevated
shelf of some sort. This should be placed
on a gate post, or at some other point
where it can be easily seen from the
house.
Only in this way can the food be kept
from dogs, at the same time the birds
can be watched conveniently. Many
interesting scenes will be witnessed from
the watching point. In time the young
birds will come to the feeder with their
parents. They will insist on being fed
long after they are able to eat for them
selves and by themselves. The big scene
is when the parents literally box the ears
of the young birds, forcing them to eat
alone.
Sunf,ower seed should be kept at all
times in some sort of feeding station.
Cardinals like this the year around,
and so do many other permanent resi-
dents, as well as migrating birds.
II sunfower seed is kept in one place,
and raisins in another, the two biggest
needs of the spring and summer birds
are met.
The English sparrows will have gone to
town, literally, for their nesting.
Even the most ardent feeders of birds
will not find 1t necessary to keep out
large quantities of mixed seeds and
grains.
A little wildbird food mixture will be
acceptable, but the amounts will be small,
in comparison with these used in fall
and winter.
Raisins, as stated, will attract both
mockingbirds and robins.
The latter will never eat them, how
ever, when they can get worms.
1t is best to put raisins at some point
distant from the other foods used. The
mockingbird, especially at nesting time,
is apt to be very quarrelsome. Even in
winter he often drives other birds away
from food.
All in all, there is great deal to be
gained by feeding the songsters in the
time of year we all love best. The garden
which holds added food for them will
have more birds than the yard which
makes no such provision. If there is not
| too much human activity. the birds will
become used to the set up," and will feed
happily at the small feeding stations
| In this way, one not only has birds in
the trees, but also on the ground, and
maybe on windowsills or gates, and In
odd corners where otherwise they would
not be found, or at least not in such
numbers.
Evening star., 1941-05-06
Montgomery Zoning

Again zoning proposal is provok-
ing major civic dispute in suburban
Montgomery County. This time the
project is large apartment develop
ment on sixty-acre tract on Massa-
chuSettS avenue extended. AS has
happened several times in the past,
civic groups have taken a stand
opposed to that Of certain county
authorities. Hearings will be held
and the matter settled within the
next few weeks.
In the present case a joint civic
committee has asked the Maryland
National Capital Park and Planning
Commission to reconsider its recon-
mendation that the rezoning of the
tract from residential A to residen-
tial c be approved. The county
commissioners, who have final say on
such matters, will hold a hearing on
the proposal on June IL. The Joint
committee, which represents several
influential civic associations in the
Bethesda area, contends that ap-
proval of the application would lead
to "a deluge OF similar applications"
causing not planned zoning but
chaos" Property owners are dis
turbed, 1t is claimed, because the re-
zoning would cause departure
from the development which they
had reasonable cause to expect when
they bought homes In the area with
the knowledge that land on both
sides of Massachusetts, avenue was
classed for residential A.
Judging by the rapidity with which
they find tenants, large apartment
projects have a logical place in the
Washington scene at this time. The
question whether the site proposed
is a proper place for one OF them
is subject for the officials and citi-
zens Of Montgomery County to settle,
bearing in mind that Montgomery is
an important part Of the Washing
ton area.
The county is fortunate in having
alert civic groups to help crystalline
public opinion as guide to county
officials In reaching wise decisions.
Without detracting from credit due
those In public office, 1t may be said
that the achievements Of Montgom-
ery's civic groups have been no small
factor in placing and keeping that
ington's desirable suburban com.
munities.
Evening star., 1941-05-06
Wants Congressman to Control
Useless Spending for Prosperity.

To the Editor of The Star:
Not so long ago certain starry-eyed
theorists advocated plowing under cot
ton, burning wheat ard killing hogs in
order to promote prosperity. 1t seems
safe to say that such sorry schemes
have been regretted. The war has re-
revealed that economic law connot be
violated with impunity and that the
theory that we must spend in order
to save must be regarded as a silly
"pipe-dream" Facts which are not
pleasant must be faced. 1t now is plain
that the Nation is Fastening toward
fiscal collapse unless stern measures are
taken to stem the waste which still is
in evidence.
Economic experts have pointed out
that billions might be saved if proper
businesslike methods were adopted by
the Government. Unfortunately, the
majority Of New Deal politicians seem
content to doze in their chairs rather
than grapple with this problem. Yet
it cannot be postponed forever. Ever
increasing debt, like a prairie fire, is
spreading in all directions. Lawmakers
should awaken from their lethargy and
make some effort to control the blaze.
EDMUND K. GOLDSBOROUGH.
Evening star., 1941-05-06

@. What kind of beard is an I'M
perial?-H. P. B.
A. A tuft of hair on the chin with all
the rest Of the beard and all the whiskers
shaved off is called an imperial because
the Emperor Napoleon III set that
fashion.
@. Who holds the record for the out
door pole vault?-N. N. M.
A. The Amateur Athletic Union reports
that the accepted outdoor pole vault rec
ord is IA feet IL inches held jointly BY
William Seton and Earle Meadows, made
at Los Angeles on May 90 1887. The
unaccepted outdoor record OF Is feet ia
inches was made by Cornelius Warmer
dam at Fresno, Calf, June 29, 1910.
O. What is meant in the Bible by the
expression Thy youth is renewed like
the eagles"?-C. NJ. T.
A. This refers TO the ancient super
stition that every 10 years the eagle
scars into the fiery region and plunges
thence into the sea. where. moulting Its
feathers, it acquires new life.
@. Where is the highest astronomical
observat tory in the world?-J. G. H.
A. The worlds highest astronomical
observatory was established last year at
Fremont Pass. near Climax, Colo, with
an elevation of 11.3l8 feet.
@. What is the inscription over ths
doors of the British Broadcasting Co.
Building?-H. c. L.
A. Nations shall speak peace unto
nations" is carved over the entrance OF
British Broadcasting House in London.
@. What was the first naval battle OF
the Revolutionary wars. P. E.
A. The opening naval engagement was
fought on Lake Champlain October IL.
l776 when an American feet under
Benedict Arnold was defeated by Brit
ish fleet under Guy Carlton.
@. Where does Philadelphia obtain its
water supply?-M. D.
A. A little over half Of the city's water
supply is obtained from the Delaware
and the remainder from the Schuylkill
River. The entire supply passes through
the filtration system, which is the largest
in the world.
@. What are the most famous Gothic
tapestries in the United States?-T, L. M.
A. The 18th century tapestries depict
ing the Hunt of the Unicorn which
are on display at the Cloisters Of the
Metropolitan Museum, are the outstand-
ing ones in this country.
Evening star., 1941-05-06
"Spokesman for the People
Taunts David Lawrence and Old Deal.
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
In The Star, April 30, David Lawrence
points out the crux Of the politico-eco-
nomic situation. The attack on the Su-
preme Court for Its recent decisions in
labor cases, Justices Hughes and Roberts
dissenting, marks one of the most en-
couraging events of the present day and
age. Times indeed have changed. The
Supreme Court has been unpacked. In
the good old days of the Old Deal, it
used to be Justices Holmes and Brandeis
dissenting. Now their dissents are be-
coming the supreme law of the land.
1t is most refreshing.
In the OLD Deal days, when the iron
law of wages was the supreme law, Mr..
Lawrence was silent. 1t was all right
then for the will of the people to be
set aside, over-ruled by judicial" de-
cision. The country was being run by a
majority of nine eminent legal minds.
with the world. Now that the Supreme
Court again is following the election
returns, Mr.. Lawrence, as one of the
eminent Old Deal advocates, has to en-
ter his objections. The court has been
unpacked and times have changed. ANY,
thing can happen now.
For example, speaking of labor deci-
sions, the New Deal war spending again
is demonstrating that the country makes
a return over 100 per cent per annum
on money borrowed by the Government
from the people and invested in labor.
VOX pOPUII.
Evening star., 1941-05-06
Venezuela Progresses

city of Caracas, capital of Venezuela,
witnessed yesterday change of ad-
miniStration. President EleaZar
Lopez Contreras, having completed
his single term in office with splen-
did record of achievement, volun-
tarily gave way to his elected
successor, 1saias Medina Angarita.
likewise man of proved ability and
one who enjoys the confidence OF the
nation. Offhand. this may not sound
extraordinary. But to any one who
knows Venezuela's turbulent history,
it is little short of miraculous. Presi-
dent ContreraS has literally regen-
Grated his country, and the expert
ment which he began is expected to
continue under the new President.
Venezuela has been one of the most
politically backward nations in Latin
America, and when President Con-
treras came to power five years ago
it had suffered from four decades of
iron rule under two of the most no
toriouS dictatorS in Latin American
annals In 1899, Cipriano Castro.
an almost illiterate mountaineer,
seized power through the proverbial
revolution His domestic misdeeds
were coupled with such abuse of
foreigners and fantastic insults to
the diplomatic corps that several
European powers risked affronting
the Monroe Doctrine by naval
blockade of Venezuela. When Castro's
health failed, it was not long before
his right-hand man seized power
and became dictator. The new ruler,
Juan Vicente Gomez, of similar hum
BILE origin, was equally ruthless but
abler and far more cunning. He
avoided foreign troubles and imposed
firm despotism at home.
In the meantime, exploitation Of
Venezuela's natural resources by
foreign capital, especially It's vast oil
fields, brought some increase in ma
terial Well-being. But neither pO-
litical nor social progress was pos
sible under regime that purged or
exiled it's best minds. The aging
despot leaned increasingly on his
Minister of War, an able professional
soldier named Contreras. General
Contreras seemingly had no ambition
except to build up the efficient army
which Gomez had to have to stay in
power. Furthermore, he was scrupu-
lousy honest. Therefore, the dying
Gomez appointed Contreras his sue
cessor as the sole alternative to an
archy.
Then the miracle occurred. Once
Gomez was dead, Contreras revealed
himself as a practical idealist on the
model of Bolivar the Liberator I'm
like his brutal predecessors, Con-
treraS was well-educated, cultured
man of good family, who looked more
like a poet than a soldier. But his
grasp was as firm as his aims were
high. The mob was allowed to blow
off a bit of steam. Then his devoted
army re-established order. The vast
Gomez holdings were conf1scated to
the national good They and the
ample ordinary revenues were ap-
piled to far-reaching program Of
material and social advancement.
Popular health and education were
stressed equally with good roads, air
routes and scientific agriculture.
Thought and speech were free, the
exiles were invited home, and the
constitution became a living docu-
ment, Lastly, not a peso Of public
money stuck to Contreras' fingers.
Such Is the legacy which he now
hands on.