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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1941-07-09

these cases are the exception rather
than the rule.
! A good example-one which may
soon become a scandal of piece
with that of the Aluminium Company
of Americas afforded in the case
of copper and zinc, the shortage of
impeding the defense program. 1t is
not generally known, but it is fact
nevertheless, that sufficient copper
and zinc can be produced" to flood
the market" as one OPM official pri-
vateIy admitted, "if only Leon Hen
derson would permit the price to go
up"
This is, in effect, a strike against
Uncle Sam for higher profits And
yet, these same business groups who
are striking for higher profits are
the first to condemn the worker who
wants nothing more than decent liv-
ing wage and that his employer obey
the laws of the land II the people
Of this country ever lose patience with
the big industrialists and business
leaders (they are not all in that
class), these industrialists and bust
ness leaders will have only themselves
to blame through their selfishness and
lack of vision
HitIer's Attack on Stain
viii Not Relax U. S. Effort
What effect is the Russo-German
conflict going to have on this coun-
try's defense effort? That is ques-
ton that many here are asking.
The fascist-minded gentry, both in
and out of Congress, already have be-
come more bold in their opposition
to the administrations foreign policy.
The theme song of, why spill Amer
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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1941-07-09

Economic Justice and Equality
Is the Real Safeguard of De
mocracy. Lack of These Is a
Challenge to the Intelligence
and Sincerity of All.
Evening star., 1941-11-09
Utilities Commission
To Meet Tomorrow
On Pressing Cases
Honkin Takes Oath,
Giving Board Majority
Lacking 8 Months
Bv DON S. WARREN.

Action on problems pending before
the District Public Utilities Com
mission will be considered tomorrow
by the agency as a sequel to the
swearing in yesterday of Gregory
Hankin, formerly an attorney with
the Federal Power Commission, CIV
ing the agency a legal majority
for the first time since late last
February
Mr.. Hankin was elected chairman
of the commission at a brief meet
ing with Engineer Commissioner
Charles w. KutZ, the only other
present member, Immediately follow
ing the ceremony.
Unless there is some change in
the schedule, it appears the first
major case to be considered by the
body will be demands by spokesmen
for at least 10 taxi associations or
companies for increased cab rates.
The commission already has sched-
uled a public hearing on this case
for November l3.
A notable group attended the in
duction ceremonies for Mr.. Hankin,
including representatives Of all of
Washington's principal utilities. the
District Commissioners. District De-
partment executives and workers,
and friends of the new utility COM
missioner
Not Opposed" to Utilities.
Mr.. Hankin won praise for his
formal statement. which he read to
the assembly promptly after he had
taken two oaths of office in which he
gave assurances he did not regard
his position as one of Opposition"
to the utilities, but rather one under
which he would consider the facts
presented by all sides in a utility
argument and determine what was
the will Of Congress and the in
terests Of the public as a whole.
He issued his formal statement in
"justice to himself, his friends and
for the information of the public
generally" in view of the peculiar"
circumstances Of his confirmation.
BY this he obviously had reference
to the fact that he was nominated
first by President Roosevelt early
last spring, confirmation by the
Senate being given only a few days
ago. During the interim questions
were raised as to his radical"
tendencies, which he denied to the
satisfaction of the Senate. Mr..
Hankin was born in Russia.
Log Jam Seen Broken.
At the outset of yesterdays cere-
mony, Gen. Kutz reminded the
group the commission had been
limited to routine work since Former
Commission Chairman Riley E.
Elgen died late last February. II
am glad the og-jam has been
Evening star., 1941-11-09

broken" he said, "and the commits
sion now can function again-as-
suming Mr.. Hankin and I can agree
on issues. If we cannot, then we will
have to seek the appointment of
our third member" He offered best
wishes and congratulations to Mr..
Hankin.
The general oath of office was ad-
mlniStered to Mr.. Hankin by Justice
Justin Miller of United States
Court OF Appeals and the special
oath. that he had no pecuniary in
terest in Washington public utih-
ties, by Charles B. Coffin, chief
deputy clerk of District Court. sub
stituting for Court Clerk Charles
Stewart.
Many Decisions Pending.
Among matters pending before the
Commission are the following:
Proposal by the Capital Transit
Co. to convert many of its older two
man cars to one-man operation.
request by the transit company for
straight l0-cent cash fare for its
Iakoma express bus line in return
for improvements to other North
Washington services; establishment
OF a cross-town bus line linking the
1ar-NorthWeSt area with the far
Northeast area: demands by resi-
dents OF the North Sixteenth street
area for establishment of an express
bus service for upper Sixteenth
street and improved connections:
proposals by the Washington Gas
Light Co. for a large stock issue
partly to finance its new headouar-
tiers building and other improve
mentS: and Commission raised
question as to possibilities of a more
complete use of natural gas as
substitute for its present mixed
product.
Public Interest First.
In his formal statement on as
suming his utilities commission post.
Mr.. Hankin said:
In entering this Office of public
trust, I intend to do my work with
no other consideration than to serve
the public cause To work in the
public interest, however. does not.
in my judgment. spell opposition to
the public utilities These individ-
uals and corporations have dedicated
their property and efforts to the
public service. and it must be as
sumed that they are honest and
sincere in the tasks they have un-
dertaken. We are thus working for
common cause, which is to give
the best possible service at Just and
Evening star., 1941-11-09

ing, the duties and limitations on
the former are OF a more serious
character. For when the Govern
ment acts without authority of law,
it becomes itself the lawbreaker, it
sets an example and invites lawless-
ness on the part of others
Plans to Seek Advice.
Il have one more thought should
like to express at this time. In
these days of rapid change, one
must not be wiser than the ex-
perience of mankind. 1t behooves
us, therefore, to seek the advice of
others and take advantage of their
Evening star., 1941-11-09

mission is not to detect and prose-
cute violations of law, but to CO.
operate with the utilities for the
public good.
Job to Ascertain Facts.
II am. therefore, embarking upon
my service to the public. not with
the intention of doing anything
inimical to the utilities, but to ef-
fectuate the will of Congress. This
consists largely in ascertaining the
facts and applying the law. If, upon
ascertainment of the facts, the law
requires that decision be rendered
against the utilities, l shall do so;
conversely, if upon ascertainment
Evening star., 1941-11-09

reasonable rates to the people of
the Nations Capital.
"Of course, there may be honest
differences of opinion as to what is
best for the public; at times, some
of the utilities or their representa-
tives may prefer their own interest
to that Of the public; and there may
even be some among them who may
wilfully seek advantages forbidden
by law. In all such instances. it
becomes the task of the Public Utili-
ties Commission to act in accordance
with the norms laid down by Con-
gress In the Public Utility Law.
But generally, the task of the Com
Evening star., 1941-11-09

Of the facts, the law requires that a
decision be rendered in their favor,
I shall with equal zeal make such
decision; in either case, always
bearing in mind that the public in
terest is paramount.
Il have characterized my task as
being to ascertain the facts and
apply the law. I should like to
emphasize, in this connection, that
the law must be lawfully applied.
In government of laws, duties and
limitations are imposed on those
who govern. as we'll as those who
are governed. To my way of think
Evening star., 1941-11-09

experience. In pursuing my work,
I intend to call upon the advice Of
the representatives of the utilities,
and the chairmen of the public util-
ity committees of the various cit
iZens' associations and of other OIL
ganizations, to the end that I may
be able to keep in constant touch
with the public needs in all Of the
utility services. 1t may not always
be possible or desirable to follow
their advice, but I can give as
surance that their advice will al
ways be gratefully received and
carefully considered"
Evening star., 1941-11-09

China annually produces about
900 100000 pounds of tea, 489 per
cent of the world total, of which
the majority is used in home con-
sumption or exported to Russia.
Evening star., 1941-07-12

Before people knew enough about
the Mississippi River system. they
supposed the main stream ran from
northern Minnesota southwark.
Later it was found that the Missouri
River is a longer "headstream."
Looking upon the Mississippi ana
Missouri as a single river, it ranks
first in length. The Nile is second
and the Amazon third.
Experts do not agree about the
exact length of the worlds great
rivers. but We may give these figures
as averages of their opinions: Mis-
sissippi- Missouri, 1900 miles: Nile,
1000 miles; Amazon, $500 miles.
When we come to the size OF the
drainage basin, the answer is not
the same. OF all the rivers the
Amazon has the largest basin. In
other words. it drains more square
miles than any other. More than
one third of South America Is
drained by the Amazon and its
branches.
Evening star., 1941-07-12

A question about rivers appears
In a letter from Mr.. T. j. Robinson,
who writes:
II have long been much interested
In your column. and often have felt
that I might send a question for
your answer. The answer. am
sure, would have wide interest. Here
is the question: Which are the larg-
est rivers of the earth. based on the
volume of their discharge?' Many
eeoera phies compare rivers on the
basis of their drainage. but this is
not always the same as their dis
charge
I am glad this reader points out
that the size of a river may be
Judged in more than one way. He
speaks of drainage and volume OF
discharge. Perhaps even more COM
mon is a third way Of judging size,
namely length.
To take length first, let us name
the Mississippi-Miss 1t really
Is = single river with double name.
Evening star., 1941-07-12

Next TO the Amazon comes the
Congo, mighty river Of west central
Africa. Third is the Mississippi
Missouri. 1t drains two-fifths of
the land in the United States.
In volume of water the Amazon
also ranks first. 1t pours more mil
lions of gallons into the sea than
any other. The Congo River is sec
ond in amount of water taken to
Evening star., 1941-07-12

with the comment Now dialectal."
DO not use it.
From Ell Paso: Which is preferred,
with regards to-" or in regard to-?
John.
Answer: Neither. Say With re-
gard to or AS regards.
From Walnut Ridge: I hear the
"a" in SOPRANO invariably pro-
nounced like the "a" in Ann. My
dictionary gives it the "ah' sound.
Which is correct? F. s.
Answer: Either. First choice:
soe-PRAH-noe; second choice; Soc
PRAN-oh.
From Richmond: Why do we hear
wrench your hands? r. E. L.
Answer: 1t has no sanction what
ever. RINSE is the correct word,
pronounced: rinss. to rhyme with
prince.
Correction: Since the material in
this column is released six weeks in
advance of publication, this is my
first opportunity to correct a recent
typographical error. Correct: r. S.
V. P. stands for the French phrase:
Evening star., 1941-07-12
By THE FOUR ACES.
Reversing the Dummy

Very often the correct play of a
hand is to ruff your losers in the
dummy and set up your own hand,
but occasionally the process must be
reversed. Then you must ruff dunn
my's losers in your own hand, treat
ing the dummy as the master hand
and your own hand as the ordinary
sort of dummy For example:
South dealer.
North-South vulnerable.
A J 10 90
q J873
Evening star., 1941-07-12

AnsWer-Pass. You have invited
= slsm. your partner has accepted
the invitation, and that is the end
of the matter. To make another
bid would constitute the worst sort
of trapping
Score 100 per cent for pass. Moth
Ing for any other bid.
Question No. $40.
Today you hold the same hand,
but the bidding is different.
Jacoby You Maier Schenken
IL Dbl. II Dbl.
Pass -
What do you bid? ANSWER Mon
day.
released oy the Bel Syndicate. IneD
The Four Aces will be pleased 10 an
ewer letters from readers if stamped
t3-cent, Self-aodreSseo envelope is in
closed with each communication ad-
dressed 70 the -Four Aces. care OF TIE
Evening Star If YOU desire the pocket
outline Of the -Four Aces system Of
contract bridge, send with your request
70 the Four Aces care of The Evening
star. stamped :3-cent}. self addressed.
lsree-slze envelope and you will receive
an outline without any charge.
Evening star., 1941-07-12
7 axe My Word for 1t
BY FRANK COLBY.
Saturday Recap

From Denver: How is the name
Cairo pronounced? M. G.
Answer: In Illoins: KAY-roe; in
Egypt: KYE-roe.
From Ann Arbor: Is it correct to
say My hat is different than yours?
G.. S.
Answer: 1t is best usage to say:
NV hat is different from yours.
From Kalamazoo: Please pro-
nounce the word GAOL. Mac.
Answer: Gaol is another way OF
spelling JAIL. Do not say goal
to rhyme with coal. Say: jail.
From Bay City: Although BOUGH-
TEN may be found in Websters
many people object to it. Why? B. G
Answer: Webster's lists boughten
Evening star., 1941-07-12
RTANT ANNOUNCE

IMP RTANT ANNOUNCE
MENT. Just cut, my free PAM
phlet that explains the PARTS OF
SPEECH in simple, nontechnical
language, and makes it easy to
identify nouns, verbs, adjectives,
etc. Send a stamped t3-cent),
self f-addressed envelope to Frank
Colby, In care Of The Evening
Star. Ask for PARTS OF
SPEECH Pamphlet.
Evening star., 1941-07-12
1~eA. aa4

II you wish to Join the ls4l
Uncle Ray ScrapboOk Club. send
me a Scent stamped envelope,
carefully addressed to yourself.
You will receive . membership
certificate, . leafiet telling how
to make = scrapbook, and =
printed design to paste on the
cover. Address me in care Of
The Evening Star.
Evening star., 1941-07-12

but he was helped Dy west QeleIlSe.
West opened the king of hearts and
then continued with the heart
queen. That gave South the chance
to make his contract. He noted
that setting up his own hand would
be difficult if not impossible, but
that dummy was already set up eX-
cept for the hearts. The slam would
be made if he could ruff out all of
dummy's losing hearts, then draw
trumps from the dummy, and run
the clubs.
West had assisted South by lead
ing two rounds of hearts. but South
would still have TO get to dummy
three times more-tWice TO lead
hearts for ruffing, and once to draw
trumps and run the clubs. The
three entries were easy TO find-two
In clubs and one IN trumps.
South therefore ruffed the second
heart with the spade queen and led
. the low trump TO dummy's eight.
Another heart was ruffed by the
spade king. and dummy was entered
via the eight of clubs. Dummy's
last heart was then ruffed by the
ace of trumps, and dummy was en-
tered for the last time with the
Jack of clubs. Dummy's trumps
were then led out drawing all of
Easts trumps-and South took care
to discard the ace of clubs so as
not TO block that suit. From there
on, dummy had only winning tricks.
Yesterday you were Howard Schen-
ken's partner and. with both sides
vulnerable. YOU held,
4 A K 10 9T6
Evening star., 1941-07-12
Business and Pleasure

Setting out from his airdrome to
collect spare parts, British squad
ron leader overlook a German plane
Just above sea level. downed 1t, then
collected the spares
Evening star., 1941-07-12

spell the
called for opposite
the Letered Out
correctly betray.
Answer To Yesterdays LETTER OUT.
KEEI4ERS-SEEKER locker.
CA POSTAL-PLOTS find novels.
SCOWIED-CLOSED barred
SCOUTER-COURTS trying business.
tS) STRAW-WART (dshguremeno.
Evening star., 1941-07-12
Loony Logic

C. B. of st. Louis finds this lovely
howler in a newspaper story; Since
1922 more than 20 assassins have
tried to kill Mussolini with bombs
and guns, including three women" ."
Evening star., 1941-07-12

repondez sill vous plat, meaning
answer If you please
Evening star., 1941-07-12

with the comment Nov dialectaL"
Do not use it.
Evening star., 1941-03-16

e-ROOM SINGLE BUNGALOW, ALL
modern improvements h.-w.h.: convenient
to bus, school and stores; S2,950: small
down payment and easy monthly terms.
Chestnut 000T
Evening star., 1941-03-16

IA ACRES, 4 MI D. c.; 5 r, BATH, on
heat air cond.; spring stream: more acreage
If needed So, 800; terms, S35 mo. WENz,
Clinton, Md. Phone sow Open Sundays"
Evening star., 1941-03-16
ACREAGE FOR SALE.

MONTGOMERY CO. MD. q MI. EAST OF
Manor Club 10 acres. $500 acre. Turn at
A. MAcKINTosH. No. T. Rockville. Nd.
/ TO 10 ACRES, WOODED HOME SITES
overlooking Nations Capital. Come early
and an get your choice; only o a. available
5 blocks from bus. HyattsyiIe o462 and
WA. 270e. J. HARRIS ROGERS, o .Rhode
Island ave-; Hyattsyille., Call HysttsVille
O462 and WA. 6325 and WA. 1903.
ns from r9R ssEov sA5E s3 acRES MS FEB
ERLINE Brookeville, Md, r. 2. 16.
2 TO 3 ACRE wooDED BUILDING SITES.
Pm, miles from washington. between Co
nandae PIKE Clear Of lee deSE RE aRersRe ReTsR Of PRICE
$500 per acre; terms. See MASON HiRST.
pike; Phone Alexandria 5sl2. Closed
~. "A. CORNER APARTMENT HOUSE
site; estimated income, 100000: also
and and Bradley roads colesvilIe pike and
B}sEsfs attention. EgHFoN r. GoRboS.
1s ACRES, FRONTING ON BALTIMORE
5Iyf sn bs at te tBeltsyie Nd very
HAYS at Hillside 03S2-R.
FOR SALE IN MARYLAND TO SETTLE
an estate-25 acres, near Potomac: Md;
% lots in Hollywood Park on colesviIle
or phone Ii. ss25. -'' oOO mn ''' A''
COLESVILLE, MD.-S OR IL ACRES,
opposite $4,000, home development. on
{I 9pment. 90 viii sacrifice for cash. Phone
ACRES. II MILES FROM D. c. LINE
o5s 5 cash S1G ~9nth oT6h Phi Prize Si6 pee
at Piscataway, l mile TO J. W. McVICKER,
Lincoln 6l56-J or Hobart 6913.
Evening star., 1941-03-16
LONG BEACH,
SPECIAL SPRING SALE OF
LOTS AND HOUSES.

Long Beach offers natural beauty rest
ful privacy and security. Sensible restric-
t1ons assure the exclusive beach colony
atmosphere of this high-class develop
ment.
Fine white sand beach, 56O-ft pier
for boats and fishing. Good roads and
streets. Electricity and telephone. Year
round central water system: pavilion and
bathhouse for owners and their guests.
50xlOO-Ft. Lots 500 Up.
Easy Payments-10C Cash Discount.
Varied selection of water front and all
other type lots. Come early for best
selection.
-Four beautiful cottages almost COM
plete. All different, to 4 bedrooms large
living rooms, modern baths and Kitchens;
electricity; connected to central year
round water system; freplaces fully cop
per screened; large porches Complete,
ready to move in.
To reach Long Beach. drive = miles
south of Prince Frederick on Solomons
Island road. turn left at St. Leonard and
follow new State road to office. For
booklet or information, write NJ E. ROCK
HILL, INC, st. Leonard, Md.
Evening star., 1941-03-16
NEW BUNGALOW.
I ROOMS Ann RATH

ROOMS AND BATH.
Small cash payment; monthly
payments as low as $50 per month,
including taxes and insurance:
ami, including concrete street and
sidewalk
To reach: Out Baltimore pike
to the first street beyond the End
traffic light in Cottage City. Md,
turr, right on McAdoo ave. to No.
los OWNER on premises all day
Evening star., 1941-03-16

Semi-detached, full cellars. recreation room.
rear concrete porches. screened. Rented.
Monthly income. ST 10. Sq.250
STEUART BROTHERS, INC.
District o434 Georgia Q01o
Evening star., 1941-03-16
OUTSTANDING BUYS.

NV. new, modern; corner; detached.
II units; reduced rent; nearly $4,000 yrly.
Price, S47,500; good terms.
@2 years old modern. corner building;
acs5 90 a5PtS rental oyer s1S93o yearly
.3-Downtown. hreproof apt, 40 units;
always occupied. Price, S160,000; well
NV. corner, new and modern, over
so units. Rents over $4,000 yrly
priced' S2so,oo0; about $4,000 cash re-
5-Larse. modern. nreproof apt. re-
garded as one of the best in D. c. Un-
usual circumstances permit offering at q
price far below cost. Rents well over
100000 yrly. Will yield about 30T on
500 900 cash required. Balance financed
Others from $4,000 to S2,00O,O0O
Since 1919 for invest properties, see
ANTON KOERBER,
1901 18th st. NV. Ma. $3.50
ONE 2-FAMILY (coLoRED) APT. NEW,
tenant fur. heat. Rent, S63. Price.
THOMAS p. BROWN. e15 4th ST. s.w.
COLORED-12OO BLOCK 9th ST. NV
2-Story brick 8 rms. bath; suitable busi-
ness or rooming house. MA. 140S.
COLORED-120O BLOCK 6h ST NV
3 brick houses OF 4 rms, running water
and inside toilet each: 1st commercial.
We can rent them at $4,000 mo. Price,
$4,000 cash; offer. J. BURRELL PARKS,
MI. 1854.
Evening star., 1941-03-16
CLOSING AN ESTATE.

Waterfront home, with profitable return.
priced far below cost. II cottages, fur
: acres, fine anchorage, paved road Cot
tages always rented at average S275 each
per season. A splendid investment oppor-
tunity: CHAS. E. RIORDAN, 1912 Park
Evening star., 1941-03-16

ATTRACTIVE NEW HOME, DETACHED, 6
rms, tile bath and Kitchen; garage; oil
heat; reasonable rent. 1924 No. Florida
IT,. Arlington. Chestnut SCA5.
Evening star., 1941-03-16
REAL ESTATE SALE OR EXCHANGE

SOMETHING WE CANNOT BUILD TODAY
,Oid Southern Home Brick, 3 baths;
leltie acreage on battlefield u S ii,
Ioeal est, teahouse. tourist gas. cabins.
etc. Low taxes, H. W. BECRAFT, Wash
Grove. Nd. Phone Gaithersburq M
Evening star., 1941-03-16
REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE

NASH AMBASSADOR PLUS CASH FOR
inexpensive lot, beach property ~ small
acreage IN or near District. Decatur 00sS.
250-A. TOBACCO FARM-SPLENDID 10
I'm. mousse e-ec and bath; tobacco barns,
tenant houses; overlooking Wiconlico
river az Chaptlco. s.. MaryS Co Nd
trust, 81 5u0 at So: equity, $4,000, For
lsree rooming house in Florida DI. 1921.
FARM, 545 ACRES. 5 MILES BLUEMONT
va mot IN cultivation). some small timber
z-SIory reSicence. condition fair: stream
and good well water: fruit trees and Garden
Z,Uo0 acres. Burlington County, N. j.
ABOUT 25 miles Atlantic, county road: high
rolling land. -
o4o acres, Florida; high dry land. 2 miles
county seas on paved road; suitable for
lung OIL. all property clear Exchange for
properly nearby Va, Maryland or d G.
OF income property. Fla. Box 347-M Star.
Evening star., 1941-03-16
NEARBY VIRGINIA,

Broad and Fairfax sts., Falls Church
On large corner lot, with stately old trees
this new center-hall brick Colonial home
spacious closets recreation room, fire.
places, automatic heat built-in garage,
slate roof; insulated Modestly priced at
S12.750, subject to offer for substantial
cash payment. Open Sunday l to m.
Phone Adams $3.50, or NO SS12.
Evening star., 1941-03-16
H. KADAN.
VIENNA. VA VIENNA 81.
ALSO OTHER BARGAINS1
OpportunitY for s.. 500 Profit.

OppUTIuIlICy TOT ST ,5UU PrOft.
2la ACRESE2 HOUSES-ONLY S1.75o.
One b-rm. house. one 3-rm. house: elec.
lights: big spring: $500 for improvements
should make one readily salable at S2,25O,
other at 81 300. Both a home opportunity
and rare investment bargain HANSEL
phone Oxford 0400, or Falls Church 1881 j.
Evening star., 1941-03-16
ACREAGE WANTED.

WANTED AN ACRE OR SO WOODED
land within miles of Southeast District
line. Please state price and location. Box
33S-M, Star.
FRONTAGE ON WASH. BALTIC HIGH
way. State location, size. price, etc. Box
Evening star., 1941-03-16

hill in grove of beautiful, mature oak
trees. The house has 3 hrepiaces, new oil
heating plant, bath. city elec., and is in
good repair The setting offers great pos
sibilities. and the land is rolling and
vatered by a springfield stream. In
neighborhood Of fine estates ~ miles from
Washington. Price. S12. 500; So, 600 down,
bal. S75 per mo. See MASON HIRST. An
nandale, Va, at the end of Columbia pike.
Phone Alexandria 5S12. Closed sundays.
ARLINGTON, BY OWNER-ATTRACT1vE
white brick Cape Cod, rooms, side
screened porch. maids lavatory, oil heat:
exceptional location. 4515 N. 18th st.
CE 1900,