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Evening star., 1941-04-21
France in Bondooe

Reports from Vichy that fifty
three French merchant ships, aggre-
eating nearly 240 900 tons, have been
requisitioned in recent months, pre-
sumably by Germany, throw further
light on the tragic plight of con-
quered France, a nation in bondage.
The Associated Press dispatch was
couched in guarded terms, no men
ton of Germany being made, but the
implication was plain, for the same
cablegram referred significantly to
prior requisitioning of means OF
transportation" including seizure of
100000 of 100000 French freight cars
and transfer of 240,OoO additional
ones to occupied France. 1t had been
revealed previously that these cars
were taken over by the Germans.
indicative of the alarm in French
quarters over the increasing pres
sure from the axis for more and
more collaboration" is the sGern
tone of editorials being published in
unoccupied France. LIE Temps de-
mands that the Vichy government
assume an attitude of "firmness"
against requisitioning and that it fix
definite limits" on such seizures,
pointing out that Frances hope of
obtaining food and other necessities
depends on availability of transpor-
tation facilities. A dispatch from
vichy to the New York Times hints
at an early Showdown" and quotes
Thierry Maulnier as writing in the
Revue Universelle: eff we imagine
that we may avoid the most painful
consequences of defeat by presenting
a plastic and Servile manner to the
political, economic and intellectual
pressure of the future victors, then
our defeat runs the risk of being un-
changed for centuries"
It is reported that the big French
liner De Grasse heads the list Of
French ships which have been COM
mandeered by the German high
command, probably for transporting
axis troops and materiel to Tripoli,
from which city the Germans and
Italians recently launched their in
tensive drive on Egypt and the Suez
Canal. There is no warrant for
such seizures, of course, in the
French armistice terms. The armi-
stice agreement gave Germany the
right to use French naval ships in
occupied ports for purposes of
guarding the coast and sweeping
Mines" but this liberty did not apply
to merchant ships. Respecting COM
mercial vessels, the agreement pro-
vided that none should leaye port or
Evening star., 1941-04-21
New York City.
Calls for Reform
In Contemporary Theater.

To the Editor of The Star:
How much longer must drama lovers
endure our modern plays? The out
bursts of profanity which audiences
frequently must tolerate are monotonous,
to say the least, and to many individu-
ais frankly disgusting.
OF late, original plots, clever dialogue,
even good acting itself have too often be-
come secondary in Importance to a We
neer of sophistication, said to be de-
manded by the public. Just who Is this
public? Has any one ever made
careful survey to determine what the
public really thinks of modern drama
and literature. Moreover, do box office
receipts actually suffer when q flrst-rate
"clean" play is billed?
"Theater," starring Cornelia Otis
Skinner, although not as racy as many
contemporary offerings, was something
of a disappointment. Heretofore, Miss
Skinner has relied upon her own rare
talent for arousing emotion, whereas in
this play she gains attention too often
by profanity and suggestive lines. 1t
seems just a bit unnecessary for an
actress of her caliber to depend upon an
oath for a laugh.
Why should playwrights and actors
feel that the unattractive side of life Is
more important to portray than the
attractive9 II modern drama, a. well -
literature MUSE and axt aEs striving -
Evening star., 1941-04-21
Appeals for Realism
In Attitude Toward War.

To the Editor Of The Star:
Are we going to be beaten by opti-
mism? It's all very well to say "there1l
always be an England" and democracy
cannot die" but don't we say that
because we just cannot imagine either
Of these things happening? Hadn't we
better face the facts clearly and act to
prevent even possibility of such events
occurringP Because, though we hate to
admit 1t, there is o chance of disaster
Optimism Is comfortable, and we can
hide behind 1t selfishly and smugly. But
taking democracy for granted, won't
keep it for u.s. 1t didn't keep 1t for other
nations. And Just saying England can't
lose, won't keep her from falling. Isn't
it time we admitted the danger con-
fronting the British people and our
own country? Let us drop this optimism
which is bred through cowardice and
fear and go ahead with our eyes open,
our heads up, ready to make all neces-
sary sacrifices, in order to preserve free
dom of mankind throughout the world
that freedom and democracy upon
which America was built.
GLADYS HUss BOLTON.
ksx xask, y Z
Evening star., 1941-04-21
St. Georqe

st. George, the patron OF England.
Is thought to have been q native of
Cappadocia, who lived in the third
century after Christ. Tradition tells
that in his youth he set out in
search of adventure and in his quest
eventually came to a city supposed
to have been either Selene in Libya
or Berytus in Syria. A pestiferous
dragon, as 1t happened, had been an
noying the community. To the rep
tilian gangster beautiful young girl
was fed each and every morning.
Denied such "appeasement," the hor-
rid beast threatened to devour the
whole population.
Persons familiar with the pattern
of romantic literature will have lit
tie difficulty in guessing the denoue-
ment of the story. st. George arrives
upon the scene at a psychological
moment, attacks the dragon with his
bright sword Ascalon, binds the
dreadful creature With the girdle OF
Evening star., 1941-04-21
Appeals for Summons
OF Entire Nation to Defense.

vi INdtiUH 70 DCtcHSt.
To the Editor of The Star:
1t is a surprise to me that the parents
of America accept supinely the drafting
of their sons while the country as
whole pursues its comfortable and
profitable paths. If the Nation actually
recognized an emergency it would de-
mand mobilization of all its human and
material resources, including labor and
capital. At this moment I do not see
how any father or mother can tolerate
the country's decision to remove two
million boys from immediate opportuni-
ties for education or careers so that
fifty million adult workers can continue
business as usual under the illusion
that these unarmed draftees are going
to defend them and their property.
Those boys cannot defend America.
War machinery more effective and more
plentiful than Hitler's is needed to de-
fend 1t and to save these youngsters
from the slaughter into which were
marched the poorly armed heroes of the
European democracies.
This country sees no emergency, and
does not want to see one. Labor and
employer alike are grabbing for what
they can get of the billions appropriated.
We are not arming our draftees and
never will until we have total mobili-
cation.
AS the parents of q son Of draft age,
I ask other parents to join In demand
ing Of Congress before May Is one Of
two things: Total mobilization for de-
fense or return Of the drafted youths
to their homes. LAW WATKINS.
Bethesda, Md.
Evening star., 1941-04-21
Police Paradox

A nineteen year = old youth of
White Plains, N. Y, was fascinated
by the police. He yearned to join
the blue-clad corps Of crime smash
ers and learned that it might be
possible II he could attend q police
training school. There was one avail
able, but, alas, it was not on the
house, and the lad had no money
for tuition. This would have stopped
some youngsters, but not this one.
He took care of that by stealing a
typewriter and pawning it. One can
picture his eager anticipation as he
got the money and prepared to spend
it learning the mysteries of police
procedure.
In a world Of trouble 1t Is good
to be able to record that he got his
wish. The first thing he learned
was the practical operation Of the
pawnshop detail, which had no diff
ficulty whatever in tracing the type
writer. He learned how an arrest
was made, and got a brief but thor
ough course in jail architecture and
management which gave him inside
information sufficient to last quite a
while. The judge, in fact, considered
that he had learned enough and
mercifully suspended his sentence,
recommending that he do a little
further research work on the true
functions of the police, and follow
1t up with a postgraduate course in
consistency.
Evening star., 1941-04-21

lovely princess who had been sched-
uled for sacrifice, returns to the
city with both the monster and the
maiden. Whether or not he married
the girl is a subject of debate, but
all accounts agree that his heroism
resulted in the baptism of twenty
thousand heathens and that he him
self at last was martyred under the
Emperor Dacian, April %, 1903.
An accredited authority says: "The
worship of st. George began in the
East, where he was known as the
Great Martyr. BY the western church
he was comparatively ignored until
the time of Godfrey de Bouillon,
who found his intercession to be of
value in military matters. When
Richard departed for the Crusades
he placed his country under the pro-
lection of this saint" To the Lion
Hearted, then, Britain owes her
guardian. King Edward III dedicated
his chapel at Windsor to him and
made him patron of the Order of the
Garter in 1348. Shakespeare, who
was born on st. Georges Day, 1864,
and died on st. Georges Day, 1915,
refers to the dragon-slayer on nine
teen different occasions. The Bard
reflects the custom of his country
and the age when he represents Eng
lish knights going into battle with
the cry: God and st. George!"
1t is so today. Britain needs again
in her present ordeal the ancient
word of courage (that) inspires
us with the spleen of fiery dragons. 4"
The people of England, as it Is
recorded, long since Learned to love
the name which had so often nerved
the arms of their soldiers to victory"
Other conditions may have changed,
perhaps for the worse; yet the in
spiration does not vary when "this
precious stone set in the silver sea"
must be defended against the envy
Of less happier lands"
Evening star., 1941-04-21
Discusses Role of Russia
As Revealed by "Appeasement."
1-o N. pdI.o. - ~. o+

40 the Editor OF Inc Star:
Russia now stands clearly revealed In
her true role. She Is the worlds biggest
appeaser! And for each appeasement
treaty she has signed she has received
rewards. The Baltic nations and Eastern
Poland came out of the Russo-German
non-aggression pact
Russia will sign non aggression or neu-
trality pacts with any nation in the
world. She has said so formally. Why
this super-appeasement policy? Why
should 1t mystify any intelligent person?
There are several reasons. First, Rus
sia is not at all the military power she
so vociferously claimed to be. Events in
Finland proved that.
Russian military might has been shown
to American audiences through grandi-
ose newsreel shots. Lots Of people were
impressed. But we know, from news
dispatches, that Stain Is forever purg-
ing his generals. The Russian mind is
not a military mind. If 1t were, then
its military weapons indeed would be
formidable
If Russia were militarily organized
nation, she would have sent an expedi-
tionary force to China long ago and
helped chase the Japs out. But she can't
do any such thing. And she can't help
China any more except by propaganda
and few military supplies.
Russia simply agrees to keep out of
the war. At all times, she is acting
for herself. Only in disorganized,
leaderless Europe can she reap any profit.
Stain figures to keep Europe fighting
until all belligerents are exhausted. So
Russia stays out of war.
Actually, a decisive victory for one
side or the other would not help Russia
at all. A victorious Germany promptly
would attack Russia and master her. If
Britain were victorious, then she and the
United States would leave Russia out
of any postwar program.
HORACE E. LEVIN.
Nau vork Citv
Evening star., 1941-04-21
Were 1t Forever Nav

May is the fragrant fo,oertng time
OF promise In the year;
But May, like youth, Is restless, too.
The rery atmosphere
10 charged with vibrant singing tones
That nruynIr In the breeze,
And bear gay, harmless cosstpfnc
To ,ohtsper tn the trees.
From bud to bloom, from shrub to
pine,
All feel the seasons gest.
The bee must fH Its honeycor1b;
Young birds must leaUe the nest,
Mays charm lies partly in its change;
Wish not that 1t might stay.
EUer this loneliness toouId pall,
Were 1t foreper May.
KUDRdARDR WALLS &ox1ss0s.
Evening star., 1941-04-21
Complains About Staggered Hours
And Other Traffic Difficulties.


TO the Editor Of The Star:
Some time ago had occasion 10 view
picture film entitled New York on
Parade" 1t presented a problem in
trafic, and to see how 1t was handled
without disturbing the daily life of the
people was Joy to behold. What would
happen and how would those employed
in Wall Street react If they followed the
method of staggering the hours as they
do In Washington, where the Govern
ment employees, who are in the majority.
are told when to report, regardless of
how it might inconvenience them. The
traffic in New York Is adjusted to the
needs OF the people, not the reverse.
This system which Traffic Director Van
Duzer had worked out upset the schedule
some years ago, when he arranged other
staggering hours. The people adjusted
themselves at that time and are doing so
now, but not willingly.
Why doesn't Mr.. Van Duzer designate
one-way streets permanently, not going
one way from to $50 and the reverse
from to s? Why doesn't he have taxi
cabs cruise on certain restricted streets,
also forbid automobiles travelling on
streetcar tracks2
The congestion Is bad and the people
are patient. Let us hope there soon will
be a return to the good old hours.
AN OBSERVER.
Evening star., 1941-04-21

Perhaps the most minute silver
lining that any black cloud ever had
Is the announcement that the Euro
pean conflict has somewhat reduced
smuggling of narcotics to inland
America.
Evening star., 1941-04-21

Mussolini told his deluded COM
patriots that they should, and would
Give like lions" 1t must be rather a
blow to them to discover that they
are living more like jackals.
Evening star., 1941-04-21
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the toriter, although the use OF
q pSeudonynl for publication is
permissible. The Star reserUes
the right to edit all letters Nth
Uie1D to condensation.
Evening star., 1941-04-21
Expresses Appreciation Of Singing
OF "Divinely- Gifted Artist"
To the Editor of The

To the Editor Of The Star:
Richard Crooks matchless rendition
of 20 Lord, Most Holy" heightened the
joy of an all too quickly passing Easter
Day. May this divinely-gifted artist,
and others like him, live long and happily
and continue to enrich the lives of
people everywhere. particularly those Of
invalids and of shut-ins. The world
needs. as never before, more music and
NOM noetSx ANNU LEE AUSTM
Evening star., 1941-04-21

d Wnat substitutes does Germany
use in making alcohol?-S. T. r.
A. Grain, potatoes, sugar and sugar
beets are used to produce alcohol One
hundred tons of potatoes will make 10
tons of alcohol.
Q. How large was a division Of the
United States Army during the World
War?-K. E. A.
A. During the World War a division
in the United States Army was COM
posed of 1000 officers and 27,OOO en-
listed men.
@. What is Siamese niello work.
C. T. M.
A. 1t is perhaps the most distinctive
Siamese art and has been practiced for
more than eight centuries. The process
consists in the tracing of designs on
silver by means of gentle repousss
work and afterward filling the depres-
sion with black metallic subtancs
obtained from lead, copper and silver,
melted with sulphur.
Q. In making iced tea, should the tea
be poured over the ice, or should the
Ice be put into the teap-L. s. M.
A. Better results are obtained by pour.
ing the tea over the ice Less ice is re.
quired. as this method cools the tea
more rapidly.
Q. Who wrote "sweetly She Sleeps, My
Alice Fair"?-E. M. S.
A. The song is by Stephen Foster.
@, How many people in Switzerland
speak German?-W. H.
A. OF the 4,2180O0 inhabitants of
Switzerland. 100000 speak German.
Q. Who designed the amphibian trac-
tors which are being built for the Navy?
II. J. A.
A. They were designed by Donald
Roebling Of Clearwater, Fla.
@. How much money does 1t take to
open postal savings account?-E. j.
A. One dollar will open an interest,"
bearing account.
@. Does China have large coal de-
posits?-C. j. D.
A. China is one Of the foremost coal
countries in the world, with reserves
estimated at 243,669 100000 tons.
@. Which horse on merry go-round
travels faster-the one on the inside or
the outside?-A. C.
A. The outside horse of a merry-go-
round goes faster than the inside horse
because 1t covers more territory in a
given time than the inside horse.
@. Is the prune native to California?
F. C. E.
A. Louis Pellier, a Frenchman who
had gone to California in search of gold,
sent to France for seeds and cuttings Of
a delicious plum called the Prune
d'Agens. These he grated with certain
varieties of the wild plum In the Cali
fornia hills. His experiments were
highly successful. In 1929 California
paid tribute to this founder of a great
industry by erecting a monument tn
Pellier in San Jose on the 18th ami
versary Of the American prune
@. Where were the first traffic lights
installed?-C. L. C.
A. The first installation Of trafic sig
mails was at E. 105th street and Euclid
avenue, Cleveland, Ohio.
Evening star., 1941-04-21

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Evening star., 1941-04-21

If the British do not watch out,
the Germans will stretch that bunt
they laid down in Libya into quite
a few extra bases.
Evening star., 1941-04-21

First the Germans run over them
and take them: then they take them
over and run them.
Evening star., 1941-04-21

reflect life. they are failing miserably.
The picture has become distorted by an
emphasis on ugliness at the expense of
beauty. Some ugliness is necessary, of
course, to furnish contrast, but in much
smaller doses than we are forced to
swallow at present.
In my opinion, the time has come
for the public to demand a change.
ELIZABETH MIDDLEMAS.
Evening star., 1941-04-21
Huskin' S Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. Hdsktn.

A reader can get the anstUer to any
question OF fact by tGrtting The EUe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Haskin, director, Washington,
D. c. Please tncloSe stamp for reply.
@. How many bridges are there across
the Mississippi River?-M. P. H.
A. There are 155 bridges across the
Mississippi River at the present time,
most of these being on the upper Mis-
sissippi.
@. Is one end of an orange sweeter
than the other?-E. B.
A. The blossom end of an orange is
sWeeter than the stem end.
@. Who first smoked pipe in Europe?
"A. T. r.
A. The introduction of the tobacco
pipe into Europe is generally ascribed to
Ralph Lane, first Governor of Virginia,
who in 1886 gave an Indian pipe to Sir
Walter Raleigh and taught him how to
use it.
@. Why is it colder at the South Pole
than at the North Pole?-A. B.
A. The region of the South Pole is
colder than that of the North Pole be-
cause it lies in the midst of a large land
mass and at a greater elevation.
c. What is the weight of the large
diamond found in Brazil?-H. L. M.
A. The largest stone found there in
recent years is the President Vargas,
which weighs 1866 carats.
@. Who invented the life preserver?-
".
A. The life belt was designed by Ad-
miral Ward of England in 1854.
Evening star., 1941-04-21

@. Is one end of an orange sweeter
than the other?-E. B.
A. The blossom end Of an orange is
sWeeter than the stem end.
Evening star., 1941-04-21

Q. What substitutes does Germany
use In making alcohol?-S. T. r.
A. Grain, potatoes, sugar and sugar
beets are used to produce alcohol One
hundred tons of potatoes will make 10
tons of alcohol.
Evening star., 1941-04-21

Q. Which horse on merry-go-round
travels faSter-the one on the inside or
the outside?-A. c..
A, The outside horse of a merry-go-
round goes faster than the inside horse
because it covers more territory in a
given time than the inside horse.
Evening star., 1941-04-21

@. How large was a division Of the
United States Army during the World
War?-K. E. A.
A. During the World War a division
in the United States Army was COM
posed Of 1000 officers and $1,000 en-
listed men.
Evening star., 1941-04-21

@. Where were the first traffic lights
installed?-C. L. C.
A. The first installation Of traffic sig
mails was at E. 105th street and Euclid
avenue, Cleveland, Ohio.
Evening star., 1941-04-21

Q. In making iced tea, should the tea
be poured over the ice, or should the
Ice be put into the teaP-L. s. M.
A. Better results are obtained by pour
ing the tea over the Ice. Less ice is re.
quired. as this method cools the tea
more rapidly.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09

Suede used like velvet particularly smart for city this
FALL ve Of Hollywood designed this gray suede dress for MARTHA
sc0TTS Autumn wardrobe II has softly dapsd top and skirt
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09
4RDR0Be FOR CITY

UDDENLY your luncheons take on more metropolitan
character, your evenings begin to glitter, your
~ sartorial instincts quicken here immediate
selections to clothe you in this mood for your big
Fall scenes-cothes beautiful that Martha Scott.
star Of Warmers Zone Foot in Heaven (who is shown in
these ous feels they deserve to be to the last shred
Suede used like velvet is particularly smart this Fall.
Vors designed this stunning grey suede dress of stone
which shows the softly daped top and skirt with front funess
One huge button lighter shade of grey set at the front
1t is with turban of matching suede.
Interesting cut distinguishes this smart coat of supple
suede In claret red yoke and sleeves cut in with
softly rounded shoulders while four sen pockets finished
with bands of self coored stitching Marthas tuban and bag
Of matching suede She accents her color schemes with
grey gloves. Designed by Ynris--
No fabric is smarter this Fall than velveteen. Martha
stunning jacket costume showing teal blue wool
dress topped with jacket which combines wool
and veveeen She off the face carwhee of self
shade and carries wine antelope bag
The Chinese influence in modified version is by
Martha OF heavy black crepe the dress is cut with hip
length tunic styled with high circle neck fly front closing
and Kelly grosgrain edgng medallion embroidered
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09

in gold and green thread fateng off the face
chapeau Of black felt black broadcoh and gold antelope
gloves
Martha looks smart in afternoon of black and
gold simply cut black dress is topped with gold felt,
front chapeau which finished with drape of black
jersey She black gloves and carries large gold broad
cloth bag.
Mustard gold selected by Martha for the stunning
shown or suede finished WOOL il is coaress and has four
huge flap pockets with gold buttons Belt and tailored cuffs
are of leopard. She brown off the face beret.
Since Glamour for glamour here suggestions
for afterdark dresses-bound be beau catchers
Martha says you'll be his evening if you fat
teng long eeved formal showing white satin skirt pashed
with field flowers in shades of pink watermelon sapphire blue
and black White souf forms the softly draped bodice and
full sleeves
Particularly interesting the which
have been cut and applqued shoulders and waist W
For dinner wear, Martha models a stunning gown
which shows skirt Of heavy black aie falling deep folds
beneath broad fitted waistbsnd while top frosted
powder blue metal cloth encrusted with rhinestones.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09

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