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Evening star., 1941-09-18

lance studded with scholarship, integrity
and perspective?
This column should be refuted para
graph by paragraph as inane, inept and
bewildered. 1t is utterly hysterical and
incorrect.
Miss Thompson says, THE America
First Committee, working through mem
bers of the United States Senate, has
set out to frame the entire motion pic
ture industry of this country" She con-
tinueS to rave on about the procedure
of Senate subcommittee, and the more
she raves the wider becomes the chasm
of her ignorance (or is it perversion of
the facts?).
Now, the America First Committee has
no more to do with this investigation
than has the Fight for Freedom Com
mittee. The first resolution to investi-
gate all propaganda was introduced by
Senator Clark of Missouri, long, long
before the America First Committee was
either conceived or organized 1t was
stymied by Senate committee with ad-
mlnistration backing The later resolu-
ton, the Clark-Nye resolution, was intro
duced by Senators Nye and Clark upon
their own recognizance AS a matter of
fact, if the America First Committee
or any other committee had been so
bold as to ask for such an investigation
it would have been resented and re-
fused
happen to know the facts. and there
is no America First responsibility what
soever. John T. Flynn is the New York
America First chairman and he ap-
peared as witness before the investiga-
ton committee on his own behalf. 1t
would be just as accurate If Miss
Thompson had said that the Senate in
vesugatlon was frame-up by the
Scripps- Howard newspapers because Mr..
Flynn is contributor to their publica-
tions. Neither Senator Nye nor Senator
Clark is even member of the America
First Committee. I am chairman of the
Washington Chapter, member of the
National Committee and also Senator
Clark's wife, and I know what I'm talk
| ing about.
Get back to the facts, Miss Thompson.
You were good once and could be good
again! Even if I couldn't agree with
| you now, I could admire your scholar
ship and your great talent, If you would
| put them to use once more.
MIRIAM MARSH CLARK.
| CMrs. Bennett Champ Clark
Evening star., 1941-09-18
Replies to Criticism
OF Bus Driver.


To the Editor Of The Star:
Referring to Charles N. Bratcher's let
ter headed: Approves Arrest of Bus
Driver" don't think it unusual for any
one to approve just arrest, nor is it so
unusual for bus driver to get ticket
for traffic violation.
The police give us onIy an even break.
They are our co-workers and friends.
Still, we all know that We must observe
the law, and SO per cent of us do. Would
Mr.. Bratcher condemn the F. B. I. be-
cause few of its agents are said to have
been found unworthy of trust?
I wish the police would give out more
rare treats" (as Mr.. Bratcher expert
encedD by giving every one who walks or
drives against red light ticket.
AS an experienced bus operator, 1
would like to tell all motorists in Wash
ington that a green light in this city
should be approached with great caution.
1t is not an all-clear signal. Pedestrians
constantly cross against red lights, so
take the green lights easy or you will
have two or three Government workers
on your bumpers. They, too, must
think they are in the privileged class
mentioned by MIR Bratcher. AS to the
no stopping or standing signs on Penn
sylvania avenue, they might as well
read: welcome. Rest here"
The only time I feel I am in the
"priyileged class" is when I have finished
a day without an accident.
The bus operators have a key job in
national defense and are endeavoring
to give safe, rapid transportation
through cooperation with the police and
the general public.
The inference that we have feeling
of superiority on the streets of Wash
ington" is entirely unjustifiable
A BUS OPERATOR.
Evening star., 1941-09-18
New Tuxes

The new tax bill, awaiting sigma
ture of President Roosevelt, is ex-
pected to bring into the Treasury a
total of $3,553 100000 and to boost
Federal revenue collections for all
sources during the next fiscal year
to about $4,000 100000. 1t broadens
the base of the Federal income tax
by lowering exemptions from $4,000
to $1,000 for married persons and
from $500 to $3.50 for single persons,
thereby achieving the commendable
goal of reducing the number of tax
payers who escape payment of any
income taxes. 1t is high time that
more of the citizens who enjoy the
benefits of democracy should have
share in the costs of preserving it.
Actually, the lowered exemptions
will bring in scarcely more than
S47,O00,00O additional. The bulk of
the burden, as usual, will fall upon
those who already have been sup
porting an increasingly heavy pro-
portion of the weight of the tax
structure. The act will approx
mately triple taxes of persons in the
middle income brackets, will step up
corporation surtaxes and will levy
a number of new excise and miScel-
laneous taxes.
The lowered income tax eXemp-
tions were accepted by the House in
lieu of the proposal for mandatory
Joint returns by husband and wife,
which would have added more than
$3O0,OOO,000 to next years tax COL
lectionS, it was estimated. The
Senate Finance Committee earlier
had agreed to eliminate the joint
return clause with the definite un-
derstanding that the plan would be
taken up again when the next tax
bill is considered. And there will be
another soon. In fact, it already is
in the making. Representative
Doughton, chairman of the Ways
and Means Committee, made it plain
that new bill will be necessary to
raise additional revenue to meet the
steadily mounting deficits. With the
President about to send another
multi billion dollar lease-lend re-
quest to Congress, it is obvious that
tax authorities must look for new
pay dirt and must find it in prodi-
gious quantities as the defense pro-
gram proceeds.
One important way of easing the
tax impact in the future is to curtail
non defense spending right now.
The new tax law will create machin-
cry designed to explore economy
possibilities with a view to effecting
substantial savings in the cost of
Government. Under the Byrd
amendment, a special committee OF
House and Senate members and
administration officials will be set up
for this purpose. The proposed COM
mittee will have exceptional oppor-
tunitieS for service, not the least of
which would be the relegation of
the political pork barrel to the scrap
heap "for the DURATION" if not
longer
Evening star., 1941-09-18

@. Please give an account of the occa-
sion when Clemenceau insulted President
Wilson?-O. E. N.
A. Sir J. Basil Thompson, former Brit
ish intelligence service chief. described
the incident as follows: Mr.. Wilson and
Mr.. Clemenceau were already near the
breaking point when the Tiger" offered
Andre Tardieu's compromise solution.
Mr.. Wilson rose, Strengthened his glasses
and replied that France should have
nothing to do with the Saar. He re.
jected all of Clemenceaus suggestions.
The Tiger" was white with fury. He
spluttered something unintelligible to his
colleagues, then sprang at Mr.. Wilson's
throat. He shook him violently, as though
to strangle him, spat in his face, and
shouted, "Boche, boche!"
O. Did Lille Langtry, "the Jersey Lily"
ever visit America?-M. T. P.
A. The famous actress visited this
country first in 1882. She returned in
1908, starring in The Crossvays," and
made a subsequent tour here in 1912,
when she appeared in vaudeville.
@. When will members of Congress be
elected?-H. F. M.
A. Members of Congress will not be
elected until the fall of 1912. At that
time all members Of the House and one
third of the Senate will come up for
reelection.
freS
M. S. T.
A. In 1868, Hampton Institute in Vir-
ginia was founded as the first school Of
higher education for Negroes.
@. Are grasshoppers ever used as food7
w. H. T.
A. They have been considered deli
cacy in China for years and in this
country have been eaten oy Indians
and other primitive peoples.
@. What is the name Of the organiza-
ton interested in changing the calendar?
E. T. r.
A. 1t is the World Calendar Associa-
ton, Inc, with headquarters In New
York City.
O. From what kind of an animal Is
guanaco fur taken?-P. G. H.
A 1t is from South American animal
belonging to the camel family. A fully
matured guanaco is about 4 feet high,
with soft, pale reddish hair, almost white
on the under parts.
O. How are the judges OF the United
States Supreme Court appointed7-T.
H. A.
A. They are appointed by the Pres
ident, by and with the consent of the
Senate.
Evening star., 1941-09-18
Foresiqhted Move

In carrying out plans to extend
Sixteenth street from its present
terminus north to Georgia avenue,
the Montgomery County Commis-
sioners recently have bought addi-
tional land lying in the right of way
of the proposed extension. This has
been done to prevent the property
from being used for any purpose
which would make 1t imposHbae 70
Evening star., 1941-09-18
Appeals for Kindness
To Hitch-H Hiking Service Men.
To the Editor of The Star.

To the Editor Of The Star:
want to say just few words for the
boys in the service of Uncle Sam. Any
one driving over our roads can see in the
suburbs of our cities groups Of soldiers,
sailors and marines trying to get home
or back to camp, and I wish to appeal
to the American motoring public to
keep them rolling" whenever there Is
an opportunity to stop and give them .
lift. They appreciate the courtesy more
than II y possible to tell. 9. E.P.
Evening star., 1941-09-18
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the 1Driter, although the use of
q pSeudonyn1 for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters 1Dith
q UielD to condensation.
Evening star., 1941-09-18
Mrs. Clark Comments
On Opinions of Miss Thompson.
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor OF The star:
The column by Miss Dorothy Thomp-
son published in your paper on Septem-
ber 13 is the most amazing breakdown
of any brilliant persons talents that has
ever come to my notice. Can this be the
same gifted, intelligent person who
testified before the Senate Judiciary
Committee some years ago with bril-
Evening star., 1941-09-18
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. Hdskin.

By Frederic J. Hdskin.
A reader can get the ansWer to any
question OF fact by tDriting The Eue-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred.
eric J. Husktn, director, Washington,
D. c. Please inclose stamp for reply.
Q. How many miles of oil pipelines
are there in the United States?-H. H. S.
A. There are approximately 10000
miles of oil pipelines.
O. What causes flashes of light in the
waters of Chesapeake Bay?-E. MEG.
A. They are probably made by sea
nettles. These animals when touched or
actuated by other influences will blaze
forth in a glory of light.
@. How many residents of Puerto Rico
are serving in the United States Army?-
H. P. A.
A. Between 10000 and $4,000, a large
proportion of whom are volunteers.
@. Who is President of China?-M.
c. M.
A. Lin Sen is President and titular
Icdd VI lllc sOfCIi VI SllIlds
@. Are the records of the Lincoln
assassination trial in existence?-L. H.
A. The records of the trial of the
conspiratorS for the assassination Of
President Lincoln are in the National
Archives They were transferred from
the Office of the Judge Advocate General
Of the Army and consist of three groups:
Transcriptions and testimony Of wit
nesses, dispositions, and exhibits.
O. Is there any restriction on taking
American-made cigarettes into Mexico7
j. S.
A. A tourist going to Mexico may take
with him so packages or 5 cartons Of
cigarettes for each adult providing these
are taken as a part of his luggage.
Evening star., 1941-09-18
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@. How are the judges OF the United
States Supreme Court appointed7-T.
H. A.
A. They are appointed by the Pres
ident, by and with the consent of the
Senate
Evening star., 1941-09-18


of from three -fourths to five-sixths OF
the total amount of kidney, by cutting
down the blood supply through clamps
placed on the kidney arteries, or by en-
casing the kidney in a thick shell of
scar tissue.
"The use of this material Is followed
by drop in blood pressure which varies
depending on the amount injected. In
most animals this drop does not occur
until from three days to week after
the injection. The effects persist from
one to five days-sometimes for consid-
erably longer periods.
I'm some animals and humans the in
lection is associated with marked in
crease in the output of urine and an in
crease in the amount of salt excreted.
The material also slows the heart rate
and improves the circulation.
Its injection into the blood stream is
not followed at first by any increase in
blood pressure indicating that it is free
of blood pressure raising substances. It's
value in helping to modify symptoms of
older people with apprehension in charge
of the defense program, as we'll as its
possible benefit to selectees who may
suffer from high blood pressure, is self
evident"
Efforts to obtain in pure form the al
ternate kidney substance, renin, were
described by DR.. Otto Schales of the
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Boston.
If solution containing this material
a sharp rise in blood pressure. The
normal amount can be greatly in
ereassd by refusing ~ baood supply -
Evening star., 1941-02-25

FroWning with concentration, the
pilot nosed the plane gently down,
waiting g-obviously for radio mes
sage. His brow cleared
"JetZt!" he ordered sharply.
The man in the coveralls stood
up, fingered his webbed parachute
harness, making sure it was in place,
The pilot gunned the motor. The
man in the coverallS dived over
board, plummeting down toward the
Widespreading fog curtain, In a
little while the parachute bllloWed
out, dirt brown and ominous. Pres
entity, man and parachute merged
with fog, and became invisible, a
silent menace descending on the
sleeping land below,
The lightened airplane climbed
swiftly, wheeled and turned back
toward the continent.
In the study of his London home,
brisk 5-minute walk from the
British Intelligence Office, Sir John
Sanderson scanned the reports
marked secret and urgent Just
brought by his confidential aide,
Capt. Hugh Kenley.
The devil!" rasped Sir John.
Another Nazi Chute! And down in
almost in our lap"
Yes, sir said Kenley. An A.
r. P. constable found it, tucked
under a brush pile"
AI1Jnn
that means we've one more of
Adolf's fifth columnists to hunt
down. Cheeky duffer-dropping
down that near London! Nothing
much We can do either. A young
woman is supposed to have picked
him up in a yellow Bentley roadster,
BY now, he's probably contacted our
friend Capt Ajax and gotten or
ders for whatever deVilments in
hand"
Kenley nodded
Speaking Of Ajax. sir, I'm afraid
7 brought you more bad news ot
him, That report in front Of YOU
sir; from our No, %, the one with
the letter
I -, NtS, L lIdNt IL tolI 'blhi
rapidly read the paper indicated.
"What-what's this? Why. con-
found it, man, this can't be? There
must be some mistake!
Sorry, sir. It's all correct. I've
checked it carefully-handWri
and all, I'm afraid Ajax has
scored again. Mara has betrayed
lis
That woman wouldn't do such
thlng-for love only"
Two Of them have before" his
aide pointed out. Two of the best.
This makes three. He must be quite
q felloW-that chap Ajax"
Sir John read the report again,
then the letter, penned in delicate-
ly feminine hand. =. I realize too
late what I have done. Cannot
hetray him even now because I am
madly, desperately in love. But,
I must warn YOU for the sake of the
others. I can no longer trust
myself. :. I will do anything HE
tells me. . Anything! -. Please,
7 beg of YOU, don't send any more
women after him. It's no use.
:. He'll only do with them as he
did with me. He must have taken
Evening star., 1941-02-25

too particular about morals. A bit
on the siren Sioe, so to speak, Like
that fascinating one the Germans
had in the last War-Mata Hari,
wasn't it? Now, if we had some
one like her"
Sir John nervouslv raised a sud-
denly restraining hand; IF you
please, Capt. Kenley!'
The long. firm Jaw of the Intelli-
gence chief clenched tight, and it
was obvious he controlled himself
with effort.
No doubt you intend 10 be help
full, but as long as I am chief of
the British Intelligence Service,
we'll have no agents of either sex
who depend on immortality for their
results. The enemy may do as he
pleaseS But"
Good News Received.
There was a subdued buzz from
the desk phone, connecting Sir
Johns study-by private wire
with the Intelligence Once.
Yes" he answered crisply. This
is SanderSon,' Sir John made
cryptic notes with a pencil "Ex-
cellent! Get the fullest description
Evening star., 1941-02-25

should be exempt from clerical and
other non-police duties.
James A. Crooks, who introduced
the proposal, said that although 1872
officers are policing streets, addi-
tional assigned duties, including
much clerical work, require so much
time that adequate patroling is i'm
possible. The resolution will be sent
to the District Commissioners.
Evening star., 1941-02-25

possible Use so men if you
must"
AS he hung up, Sir Johns face
expressed lessened tension.
Good news! We're on the heels
of the parachutist. I think we'll
nab him. First we'll give him a
chance to lead us to Ajax, of course
You'd best get back to the office and
relay me the latest developments" 4"
Right, sir" Henley started to-
ward the door. He stopped half
way. Don't let this get you down,
colonel. Well stop that list some
way"
Thank you, Kenley,' said Sir
John without, turning. Good night"
The door closed behind his aide.
Now he was alone, Sir John al
lowed himself to relax. His tall,
raw-boned figure slumped in the
chair. His shoulders lost their mill
tary erectness. His face became
haggard. This minute he looked
and was-a tired, haraSsed man.
Before assignment to the Intelli-
gence, Sir John had been colonel
of the 7th Regiment of the Bengal
Lancers in India. Outwardly he was
the perfect prototype of the British
officer. He was tall, s foot inches.
and amazingly young looking
for his age. A tiny gray mustache
shadowed firm mouth, and when
his professional duties didn't weigh
upon him a humorous light ap-
peared in his bright blue eyes
They all liked him enormously in
the Intelligence Service, appre-
ciated his keen intelligence and 10y
atty. Extreme courage displayed
as battalion commander at Ypres
had won him the D. S. O.
The situation was actually ex-
tremely grave The loss of the list
of secret agents could do Britain
tremendous damage. He had chosen
the woman agent involved, the re-
sponsibility was his. He would have
to make a report Of the entire mat
ter before the War Council. With
it, he realized, he would be relieved
as Chief of Intelligence.
hlbtI blidG-"Cllp tHcIc WAS DuI
one thing a man could do when he
had failed his country. His eyes
rested briefly on the desk drawer
that held his service automatic.
Was there any use waiting
Why not end the whole thing now?
With a quick gesture he tipped open
the drawer.
A familiar voice stopped him 1t
was girls voice - warm, soft,
young. She was talking to Sir
Johns orderly stationed outside the
door of the study.
But l must see him" the voice
said cajolingly. Il don't care what
the orders are, I'm going in"
Sir John gripped the automatic
pistol tightly in his right hand. He
had no choice.
The girl must not enter.
But / must see him." the charm
ing voice outside insisted. Il don't
care what the orders are. I am 60
ing in!"
With the pistol in one hand Sir
John rushed toward the door
(To be continued.
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Evening star., 1941-02-25

black cat anyWay?' young Henley
asked. Sir John waved his hand
with an indefinite gesture:
Il met her in Cairo. she said she
was born in Saloniki ...''
She is deucedly attractIve-I
don't blame Ajax
Sir John arose and walked with
long strides 10 the window.
Through its special blackout glass,
admitting light but permitting none
to escape. London was a shadoWy
dream. He turned back abruptly.
"Kenley, We must get that folloW
At any price! What's more, if it's
humanly possible, we must stop
that list of our agents before it
gets to the enemy"
Sir John BIames Self.
yes, sir"
Sanderson twisted his long chin
nervously between thumb and fore
finger.
1T was my mistake 10 trust such
an important list to 4 woman.
Sometimes I wish we didn't have to
use women in Intelligence AT all.
And. no matter whether We get
the list back or not. we can't take
Evening star., 1941-02-25
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chances. Well have to put new
agents in key posts like Copenhagen.
Amsterdam. Brussels and Oslo. 1t
will take them a while to learn
what's going on. And-in the
meantime-God knows what tricks
the enemy will be up to =.
I don't like it, Henley. We keep
talking about this Ajax. We have
even invented a name for him, be-
cause he happens to be Aux in our
code file. But we don't know who
he is, we don't know what he is,
and we don't know where he'll
strike next"
Right" agreed his aide. Hes
fooled us neatly. But can't agree
with you as to women. My feeling
is that it will take a woman to
catch this bounder. Only she must
be the right kind-smart, and not
Evening star., 1941-02-25

On motion of Mr. Crooks, the asso-
ciation proposed that the Klingle
Road Bridge be repaired and
strengthened to permit town
bus service on the Park road-Klingle
road route.
John F. Hardie volunteered to act
as chairman of a committee to
further beautify and improve con-
ditions at Truxton Circle.
Evening star., 1941-02-25

New members admitted were Ed
Trivili, Thomas E Woodward, Stan
ley Searles, Mrs. M. r Croyn, v. A.
McCampbell, Mr.. and Mrs. r. o.
Drach, j. w. Nelson, H. J, Minkoff
and D. L. Martin.
Mr. Hardie presided over the
meeting, which was held at Mckinley
High School.
Evening star., 1941-02-25
Virginia License Tags
On Sole March IS

BY the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. IS
License tags-571 900 of them--Will
go OH sale throughout Virginia on
March Is, the division of motor
vehicles announced yesterday.
A total of 109 branch Offices will
be established for sales over the
State The old plates expire at
midnight March 81.
Evening star., 1941-02-25

the list while I slept, but I am
afraid l would have given it to him
anyway. l know there is only
one thing left for me that, or
Good by. E. May God and Eng
land forgive me-"
The letter was signed Mara
%
Sir John pushed the letter away
incredible! She's worked with
me for long time. l have trusted
her absolutely"
Where did you get that exotic
Evening star., 1941-02-25
CHAPTER I.

CHAPTER
Ten thousand Londons
slipped ghostlke through the
iding from the pilot
the black coveas
his body the covera shut cOnceang the
beneath sharp
Evening star., 1941-02-25
North Capitol Citizens
0ppose Non-poIice Duties

The North Capitol Citizens Asso-
citation last night unanimously
adopted a resolution stating that
District police who patrol streets
Evening star., 1941-02-25
Lovely Cotton Batiste Nighties

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Handmade Feminine Handkerchiefs

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(To be continued.
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Georsie-Distributed by King Features
Syndicate, Incl.
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black tou Or black drenoker collar ond
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