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Evening star., 1941-04-22
Safeguarding Iruq

A strong British force has landed
at Basra, the ancient port city sit
uated where the mighty rivers
Tigris and Euphrates flow into the
Persian Gulf. BaSra is the sea out
let for the Arab state of Iraq, better
known to us by its historic name,
Mesopotamia
Probably, the bulk of this British
expeditionary force consists of In
dian troops rushed by sea after the
palace revolution in Bagdad, the
Iraqi capital, a fortnight ago.
However, it should not be forgotten
that the British possess a nearby
foothold in the Sultanate Of Kuwait,
q small Arab protectorate whose
frontier is onlN few miles from
Basra. Doubtless there was already
sizable British garrison at Kuwait,
together with a strong contingent
Of the Royal Air Force.
Technically, Iraq has been SOW
ereign state ever since Britain re-
linquished its League mandate over
the country in 1882. But this was
coupled with treaty giving Britain
certain rights. 1t is under. that
treaty that British troops have moved
in to assist and defend Iraq in an
emergency. This preteXt has been
outwardly accepted by the revolu-
tionary regime, though British pro
lection" was probably the last thing
it wanted.
Iraq has been politically disturbed
ever since the sudden death of its
second monarch, King Ghazi, killed
in motor accident early in 1889,
leaving four-year-old son to sue
ceed him. That meant a regency,
and this, in turn, spelled bitter in
trigues between the great clan-fami-
lies which, in Iraq, as in other Arab
lands, always strive for power against
one another. Feisal I was a stanch
friend of England, and his successors
continued a pro-British policy. That
meant the opposition was auto
matically anti-British and ready to
accept foreign backing in the ira
ditional Arab way. German and
Italian agents were already in the
field, doing their best to stir up
trouble. The result was the political
upset Of fortnight ago, when an
ambitious notable named Rashid Ali
Beg Gallant ousted the regent and
installed himself in power, supported
by most Of the army.
Although the new government did
not adopt an openly anti-British
attitude, its pro-Axis leanings were
obvious. Here was a threat which
Britain could not tolerate. In North
ern Iraq lie the great Mosul OIL
fields which, by pipeline to Palestine
and Syria, supply the entire area
of the Eastern Mediterranean Iraq
Is likewise a backdoor Of Turkey
through the railway which runs
Evening star., 1941-04-22
KiIdow

I remember KildoU bettUirt me and
the sun
The Gypsy path that threads the
hills from Doone to Clarendon,
The curtained sky, the huddled
shapes OF oaks gro1Dn gnarled
and gray
And in the air q broodinq calm
Whtle shado1US streak the day.
I remember Kildow:: The sldntirg
house of brotGn,
The mill smoke, the mills folk
ipithin the steepled to1On,
But, past the hill, a darkling glen
that I could neDer see
A cry that echoes in the night and
plaques the heart Of me.
I remember Kildop-the dusk thGt
Sifted do1Dn
Upon the slopes, the hodry oaks, my
childhood's ttOinkling totOn,
The UastneSS of the ShadotCs, and,
Uery cold and far,
AboUe the ddrkened lol0ldndS, one
SlolOly falling star.
Kildo,ul KildotD! Your treetops
neuer knet1
enDied eUery passing breeze that
lost itself in you;
I enuied all the dark of night that
folded you about,
But though I loUed you cedseleSsly,
dared not seek you out.
BY MARY D. CASTLES.
Evening star., 1941-04-22
District Luwmukinq

The possibility of an early vacancy
In the Craftsmanship Of the Senate
District Committee serves to call
attention to the fact that the
post is a far more important one
than it sometimes appears to law
makers busy with national problems.
There is a tendency at times to
look upon this assignment as an
extra task added to the many other
duties that confront national legis-
lator, instead of regarding it as an
essential responsibility of the Con-
gress that exercises exclusive legisla-
tive control over the Capital City.
One way in which the burden
could be lightened would be for Con-
greSs to provide the District
Committee with an expert adviser
not to exercise the judgment of the
chairman, but to relieve him of time
consuming details. A man thoroughly
familiar with the District govern
ment and verSed in municipal law,
devoting his full time to factual
analysis of proposed legislation,
is in a position to enable the chair
man and his fellow members to con-
centrate on major questions of policy.
The ideal solution, of course,
would be for Congress and the States
to grant the just plea of the Wash
ingtonian for voting representation
in the House, Senate and Electoral
College, as proposed in the con-
stitutional amendment now being
considered by a Senate judiciary
subcommittee. If that step were
taken, the duly elected representa-
tiveS of the District could be counted
on to keep the House and Senate
advised on District affairs, even
though the Congress as a whole
would still govern the Nations Cap
ital.
The District has been fortunate
in recent years in having as chair
men of the House and Senate Dis
C11SG "llO 1ldNC
worked hard on the problems con-
fronting them. Although Senator
Reynolds, Democrat, of North Caro-
lima has been District chairman for
only few months, he and his cleri-
cal staff have been diligent in con-
sidering the calendar of current
legislation. He co-operated with
Senator Overton in enabling the
Louisiana Senator to obtain early
Senate action at this session on the
Overton formula for settlement of
the important fiscal relations prob
lens.
1t is only natural that Senator
Reynolds should aspire to become
chairman Of the Military Affairs
Committee, for which he is in line
because Of the death of Senator
Sheppard of Texas. If the change
occurs, whoever succeeds him as Dis
trict chairman should feel that he,
too, Is assuming an important role
In helping to govern the capital Of
the Nation.
Evening star., 1941-04-22

q. Who were the six leading American
aces in the World War?-J. E.
A. Capt. Edward V. RickenbacKer'
Second 1t. Frank Luke, jr, Maj. Victor
Raoul Lufbery, First 1t. George A.
Vaughan. First 1t. Field E. Kindley and
First 1t. Elliott w. Springs.
@. How long has England used the
motto God and My Right'?-L. F. NJ.
A. Richard I of England at the ba-tle
of Gisors in 1893 chose this phrase as
his parole or battle word, meaning that
he was not a vassaI of France but owed
his royalty to God alone. He won
great victory in memory of which the
phrase was made the motto of the royal
arms of England.
@. How much money did Jack Demp-
sey earn as a boXer?-R. l.. T.
A. The Sports Encyclopedia says that
Jack Dempsey has earned more than
$4,000 900 as a boxer, referee or on eX-
hibition tours during his fstic lifetime.
@. Why are nails referred to as ana
10 penny?-J. c. V.
A. The term penny as applied to nails
denotes a certain arbitrary size. The
expression originated in the 18th CEN
tury; at that time designating the price
of nails per hundred.
@. What States have laws regulating
the use of f1reworks?-G. S. L.
A. The following States have laws
forbidding the sale or possession Of fire.
works, except for community displays
under the supervision of pyrotechnic ex-
perts: New York, New Jersey, Delaware,
Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana,
Michigan, Iowa and Utah. There is also
some regulation of the use Of fireworks
in Kentucky, Illinois, California ano
Wisconsin.
@. Please describe the Eiffel Tower
G. NJ. c.
A. The Eiffel Tower is a colossal steel
skeleton structure on the Champ de Mars
in Paris. 1t was erected for the exposi-
ton of 1889. The designer, Gustave
Eiffel, constructed it of iron lattice
work, with elevators and stairways Civ
ing access to the summit. It is 1000
feet high. The tower contains 1900
tons Of iron and steel, and cost over
s1,OOO,OOO.
Evening star., 1941-04-22
ThessuIy

In 1880 the government Of Greece
issued a commemorative postage
stamp for use on letters sent to other
countries, near and far The design
of the special adhesive label featured
a map showing the growth of
Hellenic territory in a hundred
years. One glance suff1ced to demon
strate that the expansion of the
kingdom had been noteworthy. The
land annexed included all of Thessaly
between Macedonia and Aetolia,
Epirus and the Aegean. An irreg-
ular square of approximately sixty
miles in each direction, the district
Is walled about by mountains
Olympus, OSSa and Pelion, PinduS
and Othrys, the Cambunian range
but within those boundaries is a
level plain.
Because it was sheltered, TheSSaly
was occupied in neolithic times. Evil
dence of twenty different cultures
has been found in its fertile soil.
The civilizations known to science
by the names Tripolje, Helladic,
Minyan, Mycenaean, Aeolic, Doric
and Boeotian flouriShed and faded
in a scene which was not Greek and
yet was contributory to or dependent
upon all that was Signified by that
term. Thucydides declared that
here was the cradle of the Hellenes.
Biologists of later era say that it
once was an isolated sea; economists
are as certain that it was the
granary of ancient Attica. Xerxes,
the Persian, entered it through
pass north of LariSSa in 480 BIC;
Julius Caesar marched by way of
Aeginium to the field of Pharsalia
In 48. Meanwhile, Philip of Macedon
prepared within the circle of hills
for his greatest victory at Chae-
ronia in S38 and Pyrrhus recruited
his calvary in the neighborhood be-
fore attempting the invasion of
Italy in 261. The Huns under Attila,
1t is believed, raided the eastern
valleys in 446 A.D. A similar legend
Evening star., 1941-04-22
Warns Against Politicians
Not Qualified to Govern.

To the Editor OF The star
1t is time for plain speaking. There
seems to be little the matter with our
Government, but there does seem to be
a good deal the matter with the way it
is managed. Who runs it? More or less
professional, self seeking politicians,
whose experience and ability in the ways
of wise government well can be ques-
toned. Simply look them over and ex-
anime the record.
All citizens should ponder David Law
rence's article In The Star for April 16.
Until I'VE, the people" shake the poll
ticians off our backs we are going to get
nowhere, except maybe into a concen-
tration camp or what corresponds to it.
Look at what the French politicians did
to France. PLAIN SPEAKING.
Evening star., 1941-04-22
Quotes An Authority
On the Horrors Of Conflict.

To the Editor Of The Star:
If certain "parlor warriors" who clamor
for war could participate in few bloody
battles, they might change their hysteri-
cal views and seek ways and means Of
establishing peace.
Gen. Sherman, who was thoroughly
familiar with the horrors of war, said:
st am tired and sick of war. Its glory is
all moonshine. 1t is only those who have
never fired O shot nor heard the shrieks
and groans of the wounded who cry
aloud for blood more vengeance, more
desolation. War Is hell"
EDMUND K. GOLDsBoROUGH.
Evening star., 1941-04-22
Says Explanation of Defeats
Is to Be Found in Pacifism.

To the Editor of The Star:
Why have the Germans been so sue
cessful to date?
Explanations are not wanting 1t Is
said that the British were not prepared,
that the French were not informed, that
the Yugoslavs were not equipped, that
the NorWegians were asleep
These reasons are sound as far as
they go. But one is led to inquire why
were the Allies unprepared and unin-
formed. No one failed to see what was
going on in Germany. A few details may
have been obscure but no one thought
that Hitler was organizing an athletic
club.
The answer Is: The Allies have been
unready to fight because they opposed
fighting. They were unprepared because
they feared preparedness more than
they feared the Germans The idea pre-
vailed that guns cause war. 1t was not
so much hope that war could be
averted; it was definite conviction that
war did not pay. Certain Europeans still
feel that they have been overwhelmed by
war, not by the Germans.
When the time came there were
plenty Of brave Frenchmen willing to
fight; but there also were Frenchmen
who believed that nothing was worth
dying for; that liars and cheats we're
running things anyway, and change of
scoundrels couldn't make much differ
ence; that liberty already was on the
wane; that in the final analysis it was
a delicate taste that could distinguish
between French and German injustice
There were Frenchmen who courted
the Germans for political gain AS op-
posed to these fatalists and opportunists,
French courage was helpless. H B.
Evening star., 1941-04-22

from opposite Istanbul across Asia
Minor to Bagdad. With the German
war-machlne simultaneously crash
ing down through the Balkans and
dashing across North Africa toward
the Suez Canal, Britain had to gain
control of Iraq for both strategic and
political reasons.
Evening star., 1941-04-22

wealth that is fast being dissipated to-
day by the forces of war.
While our minds are so troubled, may
we not begin to teach tolerance and
campaign for moral re-armament, while
we go about the business of preparing
for defense. We could afford to drop a
begin to teach the youth of America
the folly of greed and hate.
E. B. HENDERSON,
Falls Church, Va.
Evening star., 1941-04-22

CLANS on a Maine beach, annoyed
by an invasion of rats, have captured
many by clamping on their tails.
Invariably it has been found that
the most successful ones were those
which kept their mouths shut and
attended strictly to business.
Evening star., 1941-04-22

A shortage of diamonds has re-
suited in the invention of jewelry
made of corn and barley. 1t is
possible also that a shortage of
money had something to do with it.
Evening star., 1941-04-22
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the 1Oriter, although the use OF
q pSeudonyn1 for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters Nth
q Uie1t to condensation.
Evening star., 1941-04-22

Among things which work better
when twisted and devious may be
mentioned Nazi diplomacy and the
corkScrew.
Evening star., 1941-04-22
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. HdSktn.

A reader can get the dnsUer to any
question OF fact by tDrtttno The Eve-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. HaSkin, director, Washington,
DC. Please !ncloSe stamp for reply.
@. On what day of the week do most Of
the fatal automobile accidents occur?-
A. M. R.
A The largest number OF fatal auto
mobile accidents occur on Sunday.
@. Is it injurious to eat crabs and ice
cream at the same meal?-T. j. B.
A. Foods that are wholesome when
eaten alone do not become poisonous
simply by mixing with other foods.
Poisoning or injury from food combina-
tions is unknown.
@. Who was the first weather man in
this country?-L. T. H.
A. The first weather man in America
was the Rev. John Campanius of New
Sweden. At fort near the present site
of Wilmington Del, he kept scientific
diary of weather observations as early
as 1914.
Q.'Do the prisoners at Sing Sing re-
ceive pay for working?-A. E. D.
A. Inmates receive from cents to 80
cents a day, depending upon the type OF
work done, unless they are in certain
groups under punishment or in segrega-
ton.
O. When was the San Jacinto Monu-
ment dedicated?-C. G. H.
A. The Texas monument, which Is 567
feet high, was dedicated on April 2l,
1889
@. How many rural mail boxes are
there in the United States?-E. B. H.
A. There are over 100000 R. F. D.
mail boxes in use.
@. Please give the source of the line
"Loveliest Of trees, the cherry now Is
hung with bloom along the bough.'-
E. G. A.
A. 1t is from "a Shropshire Lad" by
Alfred E. Housman.
Evening star., 1941-04-22

The American Quiz BOok-Just
off the press. Contains $50 ques-
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United States, its territories and
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Evening star., 1941-08-14
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-08
RECRUITERS MUST
 WORK EXTRA TIME
Stations to Remain Open Evenings HenCefOrth as
 We'll as Daytimes

Despite the immediate need for more men in all the services, local recruiters for both the navy and the marine corps reported this morn ing that they have as yet received no officials orders of a letting down of the physical requirements for ape plicants. Until receipt of such orders from headquarters, recruiters must continue to rejectmen who fail to come up to the heretofore accepted standards of physical fitness.
 The only step taken so far to make enlistments easier is the recent re- duction of the minimum period of service in the naval reserve from four to two years, with the provis- ion, however, that all men accepted under these terms will be retained an active duty till the period of emergency is officially declared over.
 Aviation cadets and naval reserve midshipmen are expected from the opportunity to enlist for Q two year hitch.
 All recruiting stations will hence forth be open evenings, as well as during the customary daytime hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-08

'It is meet that we should pause n1oraentariiy this morning and ir silent prayer Invoke divine wisdom and guidance upon our President and Congress of the united States in these perllous hours, aguch wera the words announced by Judge John L 0affney this morning before he opened municipal court The request was observed by spectators and at- tacheS with bowed heads for iD seconds, as they feryently offered prayer for their country In It's mo- lnentous crisis in the Far Eastern conflict.
 Then Prosecutor Attorney Frede- rick w. Palomba took up the routine matters and cases were called.
 Joseph Demico, a, of PTS South Leonard street, charged with violat- ing the liquor law by keeping and selling beer without c permit, was granted Q continuance to Dec. i2. Lieuts. Patrick Moylan and Ernest Pakui arrested Demico ct his grocery store at 27S South Leonard street on complaints received that the accus. cd sold beer.
 Lleuts. Mcylan and Pakui report cd they found seven cases of beer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-08
RABBI GIFTER
 FORUM GUEST
Authority on Palestine Zionist Speaker Tonight
 at Hebrew Institute

Rabbi Max QiftaF will De the principal speaker At the zlofiiSts forum which will be held this eye' ning at e:30 at the Hebrew ITlsti. tute on Kingsbury street.
 Rabbi 0ifteFS topic will be, "Palestihe-ft6 Significance to the Jews.
 This viii Do his initial appear ance before the Waterbury Zionist district and it is expected the meeting will be largely attended.
 Rabbi oifter iS an interesting and foreeful speaker and iS known to have well formulated views on the subject of Palestine.
 Meyer Erlanger, chairman of the district, has announced the meet- Ing Is open to ell who care to ate tend,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-08
NO STRIKES HERE SAYSCIO LEADER
Labor Lines Up lOOgo Be. hind President Don liar.
 ris Announces

Labor in Waterbury is 100 per cent behind the President and will give its all to defend American freedom" declared Don Harris, dE- ector of the Brass Workers Organ izing Committee, today. There will be no strikes. There will be noth. Ing to interfere with production of the weapons our country needs to fight off attack"
 MT. Harris 50 ntiments were echoed by other 0. I. o. leaders, including John w. Driscoll, execu- tive secretary of the Waterbury Hrass Workers union.
 Under the two labor leaders are thousands of members in local plants now engaged in producing defense orders. Floods of addition al orders are expected, with defense plants to 90 on Q schedule of seV- en days e week, 24 hours a day.
 No definite instructions for all- out production had been received early this afternoon, but both man. asesnent and iahcr were ready tc pitch in.
 Union headA said that current disputes would not be allowed to interfere with defense work and that every possible cooperation will be given.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-08
YOUTHS
 DONATE $232.4l

The Youth of the goth Century Club held a dinner dance Saturday night at 100 North Elm street for the benefit of the Medical Aid of U. s. s. R. with more than 1S0 guests attending the affair.
 Speakers for the cause included Helen Koleshko, Andrew Echuk and others who urged that the wounded be given their generous aid by con- tributions. On the arrangement committee of the banquet were Mr. Echuk, John Skovere, Dimitri Kill menchenko and Walter Nickiporuk. Music was furnished by Walter De |. morsky and five piece polka orches- tra.
 After the dinner, voluntary floor collections were taken up for the cause and receipts contributed amounted to $2324l: in addition to the proceeds taken in by the sales of the banquet tickets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-08
Volunteers Wanted
 For Local Defense

A caIl for all able-bOdled men and women in Waterbury Co reg. lster for national defense At the local Civilian Defense Volunteer office, . Field street, was Issued today by Mrs. Mark '. Sperry, Jr., president off Che Waterbury WO- mems Committee for Home De- fense.
 With the transition from state Of unlimited national emergency Co . state of actual war, the Of- flee ls redOubllng its efforts Co register men and women for tasks of all kinds directly and indirect. ly connected with the defense 0e the country.
 The office, lt was announced today, will be open from 3 a. m. Co Q D. m. Monday through We'd neaday, and on Thursaay through Saturday from 9 q. m. Co 6 D.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-08
MAY LAWSON, 21I
 ARRESTED AGAIN.
Breaking And Entering Charge Lodged Against
 Girl Dressed As Man

Naugatuck, Dec. 4-Mlss May Lawson, 2i, the girl who was arrest ed in Waterbury several months ago and later in New Haven and who secured prominence because she ap- parently prefers male attire to that of girl, was arrested here satur- day on e charge of attempted breaking and entering in the night season, 1t was disclosed by police to- day.
 Her case was continued in borough court today until tomorrow, with S200 bond being ordered. She was dressed in male attire, police said. i,
 Tt was alleged she threw Q stone through Q store window here, re- portedly Hawley's store.
 The case of Joseph Silva of iBB South Main street, charged with simple assault and continued until next Saturday in court Saturday, was taken up today and q continu. ance until Dec. 27 was granted. Atty, Joseph D. Talbot is counsel for Silva. 4 bond was reduced from $2,6oo to $500,