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Evening star., 1941-03-23
YuqosIuviu Waivers

The situation IN YugOSlaVld re-
minds one of SlOW-mOtion picture.
The cabinet meets discusses, and
adjourns-to meet again. Press dis
patches from Belgrade, assertedly
well informed" are either officially
denied next day or are followed by
other dispatches of different tenor.
The latest news from Belgrade is
to the effect that the YugoSlav gov
ernment has decided, in principle
at least, to enter a working ar
rangement" with the axis. AS un-
officially described, this means closer
economic relations with Germany,
permission to send German war ma
terialS and hospital trains over the
YugoSlav railways, and perhaps a
formal adhesion to the axis itself.
But it seems that Yugoslavia would
remain modified and would forbid
any German troops to enter or cross
her territory If this description be
correct it looks like a compromise,
none too favorable to Germany and
perhaps intended to save the Reich'S
diplomatic face.
However, even this decision by the
Regent, Prince Paul, and the heads
of government has caused a violent
split within the cabinet. Four min
listers are said to have rendered their
resignation, and they undoubtedly
represent the majority OF public
opinion, which has been increasingly
opposed to any major yielding to
German demands. This is especially
true of the Serbs. the dominant ele-
ment in Yugoslavia. The army,
mainly officered by Serbs, has been
consistently anti-aXiS and in favor
of a strong national stand even at
the risk of war. Four prominent
generals, all of this opinion, were re-
tired on pension few days ago. Yet
if the government thus seemingly
took a step toward "appeaSement"
of the axis, it took a contrary step
when it repeatedly eXiled former
Premier Milan Stoyandinovitch, now
said to be held by the British. Early
in the war, this political leader was
suddenly removed from office and
lodged in a remote mountain village,
virtually a state prisoner. He was
charged with having planned to
bring YugoSlavia into the axis camp.
The former Premier is probably the
most outstanding personality in the
pro-German minority which exists
especially among the CroatS and
SIoveneS, and were the government
contemplating anything like sur
render to the axis, it would hardly
Danish the axis leading supporter.
If the retirement of the four gen.
erals is balanced against the disposal
of Mr.. Stoyadinovitch, the logical in
ference is that the present govern
ment is playing a middle-of-t -theroad
policy. The interesting point is that
public opinion tends to revolt against
even this much yielding to axis pres
sure. That does not look as though
the government would dare do more
than make a partial compromise,
even if it were so inclined. The
YugoSlavs are a proud and stubborn
people with minds of their own. The
Regent wants above everything to
preserve the throne for the boy King.
Already one dynasty was overthroWn
when it became unpopular. Prince
Paul has no intention that history
shall thus repeat itself.
Evening star., 1941-03-23
Timely Reminder

The recent assertion by an "au-
thorized Nazi spokesman" that Ger
many alone would decide whether
a state of war existed between the
Reich and the United States serves
as a timely reminder of funda-
mental truth which is often forgot
ten in this country.
Recently there has been revival
of charges that the administrations
program of full aid to Britain con-
templates acts which will involve
this country in the conflict. These
contentious have been heard peri
odically since the repeal Of the arms
embargo, but the United States has
not yet gone to war. Nor is there
any reason to suppose that it will be
drawn into the war merely because
it continues to do what 1t obviously
has been doing for many months.
From the German viewpoint, the
issue of peace or war with the United
States is one to be determined by
what appears to be in the interests
of the Third Reich. Certainly, the
Nazis are not looking for pretexts to
60 to war with this country, for
there have been number of inci-
dents in the past which might have
been used as excuses for war, but
which were ignored because it would
not have been to Germany's advan-
tage to so use them. Likewise, in
the future there will be similar Incl
dents, but there is no reason to sup
pose that the Nazis will make a
casus belli of any of them merely
Evening star., 1941-03-23
because the opportunity presents

because the opportunity presents
itself.
Our policy of giving all possible
assistance to Britain has been based
on the belief that our best chance
of remaining at peace lies in pre-
venting German victory in Europe.
1t is evident that Hitler's policy
toward this country is equally realis-
tic, for he knows that his chance of
viCtOry-Certainly in the long run
would be diminished by the formal
war. That being the case, it is not
surprising that the anonymous Berlin
spokesman should have said: IF
some Americans like to think they
are at war with uS-then we GER
tainly will not hinder them. But we
will let no one dictate to us as to
whether we are actually at war or
not. Whether this assistance Ito
BRITAIN from the United States con-
stitutes or does not constitute an act
of war depends entirely on the value
we give to it-and that is precisely
nil"
However that profession of diSdain
for the importance of American aid
may be discounted, it is clear that
Germany, taking a realistic view of
her own situation. is not looking for
excuses to 60 to war with this coun-
try. Nor should we be unduly con-
cerned about the danger of giving
future offenSe to the Nazis. The pos
sibility of war cannot be ruled out,
of course, but it is still true that our
best hope of peace lies in preventing
the defeat of the British.
Evening star., 1941-03-23
Fiction and the Facts

The only rational basis for oppoSl-
ton to an increase in the Federal
payment is the contention that
WashingtonianS do not bear a just
portion of the burden of supporting
the National Capital. Were the con-
tention accurate, it could not be
effectively answered.
AS a matter of fact, every talr
comparison Of the local tax burden
with those of cities which approXl-
mate Washington in population dis
proves the contention that Wash
ingtonians are undertaXed and
shows them, when certain consider
atlonS are taken into account, to be
among the most highly taxed.
They are heavy taxpayers as re-
CARDS local taxes and national taxes.
In local taxes they are now contrib
uting about So per cent OF the Dis
trict budget for maintenance and
development of the Capital. a rela-
lively large budget, to begin with,
because this is the Capital. In ma
tional taxes they contribute toward
the Federal payment more than any
one of tWenty-one of the States. Yet,
because of WaShington'S relatively
low tar rate, which in itself is abSo-
lutely meaningless as a measure OF
the tar burden, nearly every discus
sion Of the fiscal relations problem
involves a defense of local tax
burden that is already too high.
In his brief address to the Board
of Trade Friday evening, Senator
Overton OF Louisiana explained that
his original interest in the fiscal
relations problem resulted from the
realization of his responsibilities as
a member of Congress, which, under
the exclusive legislation clause OF
the Constitution, is specifically
charged with government of the
National Capital With the need for
additional local revenue obvious. he
said. the sources of such additional
revenue lie either in higher local
taxes or in an increase in the Fed
eral payment.
To determine the adequacy of the
local tax burden, Senator Overton
called on the Census Bureau for
specific information on WaShingtonS
tax burden in comparison with cities
of approximately the same popula-
ton. The findings convinced Sem
etor Overton. as they have every
other investigator of the facts, that
the local taxpayer is not sinking his
obligation, but that the National
Government, possessing the RESPONSE
bility and holding all the power, has
not fulfilled its own Self-impoSed
obligation.
Senator Overton's formula for
fixing the size Of the annual Federal
payment, thereby eliminating the
endless pickering that accompanies
the arbitrary appropriation OF
lump sum- bearing no relation to
need or conditions affecting the
need. is the solution of a baSically
simple problem. But before the
solution can be applied, members OF
Congress must give to the problem
at least some of the unprecedented
study that Senator Overton has given
it. Perhaps more full realization
by members of Congress of their own
obligation under the Constitution
would eliminate the present problem
of determining the size of the ma
tional obligation to the Capital.
Evening star., 1941-03-23

Ten drafteeS in Louisiana, who
speak only 'Cajun, a weird mixture
of old French, Spanish and English,
are having trouble learning close
order drill. But think of the fun
they have telling the sergeant, right
to his face, what they think of him.
Evening star., 1941-03-23

In Kenya is lake OF crystallized
soda, sixteen miles by four. There
should be enough bicarbonate there
even for Mussolini's colossal head
ache.
Evening star., 1941-03-23

Italy, whatever happens, will
march with Germany to the end"
asserts Mussolini. You said it, Benito,
and he might have added, slightly
out of STEP"
Evening star., 1941-03-23

New version of old saying, of pos
sible interest to Allied airmen:
when over Rome, bomb as the
Romans do"
Evening star., 1941-03-23

AS continued mystery serial
nothing seems to beat the great
Washington Stocking Run case.
Evening star., 1941-03-23

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled 10
the use for republication of all news dispatches
credited 10 it or not otherwise credited in thus
paper and also the local news published nereln
All rights of publication OF special dispatches
herein also are reserved.
Evening star., 1941-03-23
Fifty Years. Ago
In The Star

Washingtons principal newspaper for |
Monday, March %. 1891, told its readers |
Evening star., 1941-03-23
Member Of the Associated Press.

Entered as second-class matter post ofh
Washington, D. c.
Evening star., 1941-09-01
Service Orders
ARMY,
MEDICAL CORPS.

MEDICAL CohPS.
Titus, a Ii IT,; col j. Eton Lion L. 1 from Iowa Cit, to
Boai, capt nF.fot Robert W. from San Francisco
to Fort Riley Kans.
Compton, Capt. Martin A, from Fort
Meade Mo, TO Washington.
Lawn, First It. Raymond A. from Fort
Kalman. First 1t Manuel, Fort Monmouth.
Cannon, First Lit. John R, from Fort
Hancock, N. j. to Panama Canal De-
Doust First 1t Alfred W. from Pine
Camp. N. Y. to Panama Canal Depart
'hsno den fSR T. epRsn 10 panama ma @ csnal f pepart
Baldwin, First 1t. John F. from Fort Dix.
N. j., to Panama Canal Department.
ington to Oklahoma City
KeBdTlsk Ma C SeSTfs Stspta a. from Camp
Tyler. Capt catlin E. from Fort Bennins
to Washineton.
Smith First 1t, Walter L, from Jackson,
Miss, TO Fort Bragg, N C.
BoPsa Ped 6a Gho to PhSmas Eirin Field f. from Maxwell
Hawkins. First 1t. Kenneth c., from Max
well Field TO Elgln Field.
TAYLOR, First 1t; Thomas, J., from Max
well Field TO Elgin Field,
MICHEL Capt Clyde H. from Detroit to
Cole; Second 1t. Frederick j., from
Crater, Second 1t. William E., from
kent Mt'ssl sscoPa Pef It to cea4ge A5any from
Murray, Second Ii, William j., from Pat
terson Field TO Romulus Mich.
$780,, ENGINEERS.
Withers. Capt. Edwin j., from Fort Knox
Jog}en:sRocRs, First e, Jean E, Fort Ord,
Movers, First ii. Marshall W., from Fort
Bragg to Fort Belvoir.
Ei55mingsr Second 1t; Sterling y ,Is,r <. from
wilkerson: Second 1t: Robert D. from
wdod SE ss second def L. 2 DaNd qd R RsV26 from
Jackson s: c. to Fort Belyoir: 49,.
Meade to Arlington, Va.
CHAPLAINS.
Bare, Capt. Paul W, from Charlotte. N C.,
:. to, Fort Knox. KY.
Masles s4eokyn Trf, st Nsv 1t E. from
SIGNAL CORPS.
| Uhrhane, Capt Francis F.. from Fort
Knox to Fort Monmouth.
SANITARY.
Barnes: Capt. Raymond C., from Chicago
10 washington.
Field Artillery.
Cromelin, Julian T, from Fort Bragg to
Washington.
QUARTERMASTER CORPS.
Bres. Col. Edward S, from Atlanta to
Santa Maria. Calf.
Smith, Capt. Emil J., from Stockton. Calf,
to San Francisco
CAVALRY
GLASGOW, Mai. Joseph NJ, from San Fran
cisco TO Fort Riley.
Hyndman, Maj Floyd M. from Fort Knox
TO Elgin Field. Fla.
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT
Grove. Mai. william j., from Washington
Sweet FirsfS i: Floyd j., from Madison,
White, First 1t Gerald S., from Fort
Bragg to Ithaca, N. Y.
Governors Island, N. Y
Dryer. First 1t. Eldon O., from Denver
to Salt Lake City.
Nauman, First Lit Russell w, from Co.
lumbIa. S. G. to Washington.
Chaplin, Second 1t. Edward A. from De-
troit to Aberdeen Proving Ground.
Martison, Second 1t Raymond A., from
Aberdeen Proving Ground to Metucheu,
n. j.
COAST ARTILLERY.
Borden. Capt Nathaniel E. from Fort
Andrews, Mass, TO Fort Monroe. Va.
Slavln. Capt. John, from Fort Andrews,
Mass, TO Fort Monroe.
Evening star., 1941-09-01
Seat Pleasant Legion Post
InstaIIs New Officers

New officers of My Maryland
Post, No. 126, American Legion, Of
Seat Pleasant, Md, have been in
stalled by William McGrath, vice
commander, Southern Maryland
District, as follows:
Raymond A. Burke, commander;
Harry Fuchs, first vice command
er; Abraham Greenblat, second
vice commander; George r. An
derson, treasurer and adjutant;
William Kinkade, historian; Rob-
ert Ennis, chaplain, and Harry
Duvall and Joe Miles, color bearers.
Sons of the Legion officers in
stalled by Mr.. McGrath include
Maynard Greenblat, commander;
James Clark, vice commander; Bal
four Greenblat, secretary: Donald
Fuchs, chaplain; Mr.. Kinkade,
treasurer, and William McGrath.
jr.. ergeant-atarmS.
1t was announced that the post
has purchased a home at Ridge
street and Oakmont avenue and that
the next meeting will be held there
September 8.
Evening star., 1941-09-01
Answers to News Quiz

l, England and France de-
clared war on Germany Septem-
Der 3, 1899, after an ultimatum
for withdrawal of Nazi troops
from Poland had been rejected.
2. First Lord of the Admiralty.
3. (aD Col. Gen. Walther Won
Brauchitsch; (b) Admiral Erich
Raeder; Co Sir John Dill; I'D
Sir Dudley Pound.
4. An agreement by nations of
the Western Hemisphere setting
up a 300-mile neutrality zone in
the waters surrounding North
and South America.
5. On October 3. 1899, German
navy notified U. S. that Ameri-
can-owned liner Iroquois was to
be sunk by unnamed power when
it neared the American coast.
U. S. Warships conveyed the
ship safely from Cobb, Ireland.
s. Estonia, Lithuania and Lat
via.
7. ca Polish foreign minister
at time of invasion; (b) Ru-
manias prime minister assassi-
mated September 2l, 1899; Co
former premier, intermediary in
arranging armistice between
France and Germany; Cd Brit
ish Ambassador to U. S.; (e) Eng
lish speaking propaganda on
Berlin radio.
8. (c).
Q. In first winter of war, Ice
land, Denmark, Norway, Sweden
and Finland signed agreement in
Stockholm to remain neutral.
10. Time bomb exploded few
minutes after Hitler had COM
pleted speech and left.
II. Hitler. Offer made by a
group of Pittsburghers headed by
S. H. Church of Carnegie Insti-
tute.
IL. (a) Nazi naval base re-
peatedly bombed by British; (b)
large part of French feet wrecked
and captured in Algerian base by
British navy, July 3. 1910; Co
isolated Polish garrison of 1000
held out here against German
pounding 30 days. guarding sea
entrance to Gydnia; Id an
American ship captured by Nazls
at sea, later taken by Norway
and returned to U. S. safely.
13. President Roosevelt on June
10, 1910. He was condemning
italy for declaring war on COL
lapsing France.
Il. (a) Naval certificate per-
hitting cargo shipment through
Evening star., 1941-09-01

blockade; (b) armored; (c) in
surgent French legislative body
reported meeting to opposing Pc
tain government; Cd substitute
goods; (e) Australian and New
Zealand troops.
Is. (a October is, 1910; b)
1853; tc) 16,313,000.
16. From mass air lombard
ment of British factory city of
Coventry, November 14-15.
II. Rumania and Spain.
18. (a) Director of price ad-
ministration and civilian supply;
CD petroleum co-ordinator for
national defense.
19. William S. Knudsen and
Sidney Hillman,
20. I'd and (e) false.
Evening star., 1941-09-01
Hyottsvi|Ie Legion Post
To Buy Defense Bonds

Snyder Farmer Post No. 3, Ameri-
can Legion, of Hyattsville has voted
to use its entire building fund of
several hundred dollars for the pur-
chase of Defense bonds and to buy
as many more bonds in the future as
post finances will permit.
Evening star., 1941-09-01
NATIONALLY kIOWI
N\ERSPRI\G MATTRESSES

Chuck everything :. and be here first thing
tomorrow when the doors open. Be here to
get famous make mattress 1--WE promised
we wouldn't mention the none) for mere
SIS! A mattress with coil units so flexible
they give with every move you make. With
tough, lone-weorine sisoI for insulation ..
ond fluffy cotton felt for padding With q
Pre-built border to keep it trim and shopely
even if you do sit on it . AND A FRENCH
lNNER-ROLL EDGE just for extro durability.
Come in and get yours in single or double
size covered in heavy cotton striped
ticking thot not only looks we'll but
~eors we'll. Limited quantity, 50 hurry in
Evening star., 1941-09-01

Mople finished hardwood
crib with one drop side, dec
oroted end poneIs, link steel
spring PLUS O resilient
inner-sprinq nottress.
Evening star., 1941-07-09

will flnd a contribution box at the
hoStesses' desk"
Meanwhile, it was reported that
the campaign still is about $4,000
short of its $3.50 900 goal. The next
report luncheon will be held July IT..
Joseph Bower, field representa-
tive of the Army and Navy activi-
ties of the Jewish Welfare Board,
one of the six national agencies
whose facilities are co-ordinated in
the U. S. o. program, told yester-
day of the dances being given at
the Jewish Community Center for
service men. The next dances will
be held at the center July II and
26
Principal speaker at a dinner
meeting of the Southeast Lions
Club, $50 o'clock tonight. will be
Edwin N. Lewis, secretary of the
U. S. o. Campaign Committee for
the District. He will DISCUSS the
progress of the campaign here to
date and stress the Importance of
members taking part in the collec-
ton of contributions.
Evening star., 1941-07-09
Restaurant 0mits
Annual Fireworks;
Gives Cost 10 U. 5. 0.
$40, 900 Still Needed
To Reach Districts
Goal Of $3.50, 900

The story of proprietor OF an
eating establishment in nearby
MARYLAND who omitted the usual
Fourth of July fireworks display for
her patrons this year so that the
money customarily spent for sky
rockets and pinwheels could be given
to the United Service Organizations
was told at campaign headquarters
1419 F street NV, yesterday.
The contributor was Mrs. Clara
May Downey, operator of the Olney
Inn at Olney, Md. A letter con-
tanning a check from Mrs. Downey
arrived at headquarters with an
explanation of how the money had
been obtained. Fourth of July diners
at the inn saw no pyrotechnic dis
play. Instead each found at his table
a card with this legend:
I'VE hope you will approve our de-
cision to contribute our fireworks
fund to the United Service Organi-
cations for the entertainment of our
soldiers. Any one who has not con-
tributed, and who may wish to do so,
Evening star., 1941-07-09
Backyard Playground
Entries Are Received

Five additional entries have been
received in the Backyard Play
ground" contest, it was announced
today by the Community Center and
Fairgrounds Department.
Those whose entries have Just
come in are Jamie ChildS, 1925 Jack
son street NE; Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Pyles, 1887 Irving street NE; D. E.
McQueary, 3842 Window place NV:
Leo Amaducci. 2106 Fourteenth
street NV. and Mrs. j. Metz, 3008
Fifteenth street NE.
The contest seeks to find the
most attractive home Fairgrounds
for children in Washington and
there are two sets of prizes-one
for Fairgrounds built with home
made equipment and the other for
those made of equipment purchased
from stores.
Evening star., 1941-07-09

Is believed, has been played for
public enjoyment in the open air
in the United States. If the stars
refused to fulfill the role assigned
them, they were the only delin-
quents. for everything else, includ-
ing the weather, co-operated to
make the opening of the concerts
a huge success.
The rejecting pool at the foot OF
the hill with its illuminated foun-
tains and picturesque surroundings
has been one of the admired spots
of beauty in this city, but it re-
manned for c. C. Cappel and the
National Capital Parks Service to
visualize that beauty allied to music.
There may have been some skepti-
ciSm as to the manner in which that
could be accomplished when the
series of concerts was first an
nounced, but the 5000 or more In
Evening star., 1941-07-09
Saratoga Drill Team
To Mark Anniversary

The Saratoga Drill Team of the
Columbia Commandery, No. Q,
Knights Templar, which In 1907
won the United States competitive
drilling championship will cele-
brate the 34th anniversary Of that
victory tomorrow night at the Oc-
cidental Hotel.
The surviving members of the
team expected to attend. are: Dr.
Frank E. Gibson. who was captain;
E. Richard Gasch, E. A. Nelson, jr.;
Charles E. Baldwin, the Rev.
Charles Cummins, Benjamin F.
Dierdorf, George j. Efferen, Will
liam w. Georges, Maurice A. Hess,
Otis B. Kent, Joseph E. Leaman, 1t.
Col. Clarence A. Longacre, Irving
D. Porter, DR.. Charles A. Stewart,
Ferd Waldman, Dr. Harry E. Walls.
Frank Trazzare and Frank r. Un-
derwooH.
Evening star., 1941-07-09
Businessmen Out 10 Win
Up. N. Closure SATURDAYS

The Columbia Heights Business
mems Association began a campaign
last night for all merchants on upper
Fourteenth street NV. to close their
stores at 9 pm. on Saturday nights
The meeting, held in Sholl's Cafe,
3027 Fourteenth street NV, was
presided over by Harry D. Gordon,
president. Louis Gottlieb, manager
of Hahns Fourteenth street shoe
store. was appointed by Mr.. Gordon
to act as chairman of committee
to contact all merchants in each
block of the business section from
Fairmont street to Newton street
NV.
The association will participate in
the annual outing of the Federation
of Businessmen Associations to be
held July Is on the Wilson Lines
pleasure cruiser S. S. Mount Yer
non.