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Evening star., 1941-09-12
Calls for Spiritual Declaration Against
"Lawless" Pretensions of Germany.

"Lawless" Pretensions of Germany.
To the Editor of The Star:
The complete suppression of Germany
eventually is inevitable; the most un-
certainty relates to the sort of peace that
will be established. and by whom.
In the determinations to be arrived at,
the voice of the United States must be
less than Russia If we do not engage our
arms against the antagonist, and if we
do not possess right of decision equal to
England's the future of international re-
lations may be unimproved.
The universal exaltation of justice and
degradation of violence as result of
Germany's defeat might be realized
within year If the spiritual America,
that of the Declaration of independence,
were summoned to holy war and if we
instantly engaged our naval and air
forces against the depredator powers.
This spiritual America, in which re-
sides the moral force of the Nation, asks
a Biblical sanction for waging war, and
in this respect resembling the ancient
people Of God, desires a vision of that
for which the prophets may ask the Ma
ton to fight. This phase of Americas S
relation to the war is too much neglected,
and the absence of religious appeal, of
command that expresses the supreme
sovereign's purpose, explains in part the
peoples Laodicean interest in the Gov
ernments gospel of international right
eousness, which is too imperfectly ex-
pounded, hypothetical and incomplete to
convince the reason or content divine
intuition
Were Russia and England, despairing
of armed assistance and deeming the in
juries endured by them and the future
sacrifices in the prospect of years Of war
not to justify continuance of the con-
fiict, to conclude a compromise peace,
the German pretensions, nevertheless,
would be vitiated in time, for, being op-
posed to the rights of men as individuals,
of independent peoples, and of the COM
plete society of nations, they are doomed
by immutable law.
A tragedy of the avoidance by nations
Of their moral and universal duty, how
ever, is that in consequence they must
participate to some degree in the in
exorable fate OF the lawless.
EDWARD CONN.
Evening star., 1941-09-12
Thut Oil SHORTAGE

The unanimous preliminary" find
ings by special Senate investigating
committee that no actual shortage
of gasoline or other petroleum prod
ucts exists in the East, and that
present restrictions on consumption
should be lifted, bring to a climax a
thoroughly beWildering episode in
the national defense program-and
one that certainly reflects no credit
on responsible officialdom. The in
quiry was launched after Petroleum
Co-ordinator Ickes and his aides had
issued series of warnings to dealers
and public about the threatened
scarcity of gasoline and oil in the
, Eastern section of the country, due to
transportation difficulties, followed
up by a 10 per cent cut in August
gasoline deliveries and institution of
a7p.m. curfew system for filling sta
tions. Denials that any serious short
age existed came from various repre-
sentatives of the oil industry and
protests against the restrictions were
voiced by many retail dealers and
consumers.
The committee, after questioning
many witnesses, including Ralph K.
Davies, deputy oil co-ordinator;
Ralph Budd, defense transportation
adviser, and John j. Pelley, preSi-
dent of the Association OF American
Railroads, reached the conclusion
that there is not shortage OF
petroleum products, nor shortage
as of this date of transportation
facilities, but that the whole fright
ening picture, from the standpoint
of the oil co-ordinator's Office, seems
to lie in the fact that the shortage
which has excited the activity of the
co-ordinator is really a shortage in
large surplus which is desired"
Conceding the desirability of such
surplus, the committee recommended
an immediate increase in use of rail-
road tank cars, 10000 Of which Mr..
Pelley testified are available for the
asking; construction of tankers, i'm
provement of pipe lines, wider use
of motor tank trucks and proper
conservation" by motorists and
other consumers.
To further beWilder the public, Mr..
Davies disputes the findings and con-
clusions of the Senate group, and
cites figures to show that petroleum
stocks are less than a year ago.
Whatever the facts, it is unfortunate
that they were not laid before the
public in fortnight manner prior to
issuance by Mr.. Ickes Of the series
of statements and DEGREES which, in
the committees words, led to anger,
confusion and uncertainty" on the
part of the public. 1t is obvious that
the whole campaign, however
worthy it's purposes, was badly
handled from the start, for public
confidence and cooperation are
essential to the success of such
drastic measures as those which
were instituted. The report of the
committee is not conducive to whole
hearted cooperation by dealers and
consumers in the restrictions now in
effect, and repeal or revision of the
restrictions would seem to be adviS-
able. Meanwhile, the official "over-
enthusiasm" which the committee
said was responsible for the restric-
tions might well be used to enlist
the public in an effective movement
for voluntary conservation of gaso-
| line and oil.
Evening star., 1941-09-12
Protective Services

Estimates for the Police and Fire
Departments reflect the increased
demand for these vital protective
services resulting from emergency
growth of Washington. More police
men are needed to patrol the ex-
panding city, more firemen and
equipment are required to insure
adequate fire protection. 1t is not
surprising, therefore, to find these
departments asking for larger appro-
priations for the next fiscal year.
The Police Department, as was
Evening star., 1941-09-12
inquiries About Sculptor
For Jefferson Monument.

For Jefferson Monument
To the Editor of The Star:
The Sunday Star September carried
an interesting article concerning the
completion of the magnificent jefferson
Memorial.
In April, 1910, your paper published an
article reporting that the Thomas JET
ferson Memorial Commission, after open
competition, had failed to select a
sculptor 1t however had named Lee
Lawrie as having submitted the most
promising design, but added, The Lawrie
model did not suit because of the in
adequacy of the likeness, the detailed
form in the legs and hands and the
emaciation of the figure"
This, it seems to me, is a most con-
demning pronouncement for commits
sion to make in granting an award TO a
sculptor. Apparently upon further con-
sideration members of the commission
thought likewise, for note with pleasure
that two other sculptors have been called
back into the competition with Mr..
Lawrie and all have submitted three
models each. The three men are Lee
Lawrie Rudolph Evans and A. A. Wine
man.
Two outstanding reasons make it neces-
sary that no mistake be made in selecting
a sculptor to model the portrait of
Thomas jefferson for this memorial:
Cd The subject Jefferson the NAM is
too important character in the history
of the United States to permit anything
but the finest work of art to represent
him. 90 During the past year a number
of so-called pieces of art, paid for with
taxpayers money and placed in public
buildings in Washington, have been the
subject of heated comment after it was
too late to rectify the damage. Your own
art editor, Miss Leila Mechlin, expressed
frank and condemning criticism of some
OF these. am only sorry that the average
citizen is not more keenly awake to such
matters with respect to our National
Capital. A mistake must not be made
in the case of Jefferson.
Seemingly the public is not permitted
to view the models under consideration.
realize that matter of this Importance
must be left to the judgment of body of
specialists. On the other hand, 1t does
seem proper under our good democratic
form of government that the public
should know something about the history
and accomplishments of the three sculp-
tors concerned. In what country were
these men born? What art schools did
they attend? What are some of their
important pieces of sculpture and where
are they located? Are they recognized
in the art world as being the best Of
present-day American sculptorsp
l. =. SMITH.
Evening star., 1941-09-12
Advocates Reading Of Works
sOf "The Sage of Concord"
IT, ~. El;t,r - rrJs St.r.

Advocates Reading Of Works
sOf "The Sage Of Concord"
To the Editor of The Star:
I wonder if you have available space
to print the following quotation from
Ralph Waldo Emerson, which is taken
from his book "Miscellanies," on Boston:
"It is the property of the religious senti-
ment to be the most refining of all
influences. All else is coarse and exter-
nal; all else is tailoring and cosmetics
besides this; for thoughts are expressed
in every look or gesture, and these
thoughts are as if angels had talked
with the child. BY this instinct We are
lifted to higher ground"
"As with our Fathers, SO God be
with U.s."
Read Emerson, Americas greatest
thinker. If you would be better Amer.
leans. LOUIS r. DnGER.
HSA*tAaNs, AA.
Evening star., 1941-09-12

@. How far Is 1t by air from New
York City to the Bermuda Islands?-
A. H. B.
A. 1t Is TIA air miles,
@. How did the expression sandwich
man" originate describing men who pa
rade the streets carrying advertising
boards?-M. G. II.
A. Dickens first used this name In his
Sketches by Boz"
O. What are the most famous bridges
IN Venice?-L. M r.
A. The Rialto and the Bridge Of
sighs.
@. Why is the Enfield rife so called'
&C. T. J.
A. 1t was manufactured in Enfield,
England.
Q. Why are horses called standard
bred7-M. T. r.
A. The breed vas so named because
it was developed TO perform according
to standard-the ability to trot q mile
in 2:30 or to pace mile in 2:25.
@. Does babys heart beat as rap
idly as an adult's?-A. r. H.
A. A normal babys heart beats about
100 times minute, while the adults
heart beats only about 72 times.
@. How much money did the late
Ignace Paderewsh give 70 Poland?-
E. r. M.
A. When he became Premier Of Po-
land, the great musician gave s1,200.0oo
to his starving countrymen.
@. Which Vice President of the United
States took the oath of ONCE in Cuba9-
| w. A. G.
A. william Rufus King, by special
act of Congress, was allowed TO take the
oath Of ofice as Vice President In Cuba
on March 4, 1853, because OF illness.
@. What became of Edwin Booths
Gramercy Park home in New York City2
C. L. j.
! A. He converted his residence into a
club, the Players, and presented TO it in
perpetuity with all his books and works
! of art.
@. Is theres replica of the Parthenon
| in this country?-C. B. j.
A. There is one in Centennial Park
at Nashville, Tenn.
@. How much oil do the Germans
use?-H. F. S.
A. Consumption of petroleum fuels
and lubricants by Nazi armed forces is
estimated at more than 10000 900 gall
| Ions month.
Evening star., 1941-09-12
l943 Library Estimates

The rapid increase in population
which Washington has experienced
since the start of the national de-
fenSe program and the quickened
pulse of public interest in all manner
of practical subjects related to the
preservation of American institu-
tions have brought to the Wash
ington Public Library the heaviest
demand for service ever manifested
since it was established half a CEN
tury ago.
Registered cardholders, borrowing
books for home use, now number
1854, an advance of $4,000 during
twelve months passed. Many new
comers to the Nations Capital are
seeking help of the library in their
endeavor to adjust themselves to
their new environment. For multi
tudeS of these men, women and
children the reference division is an
invaluable source of assistance. The
same observation may be made with
respect to students of current
issues Of Importance to the main
tenance of democratic civilization.
Literally hundreds of inquiries are
received each week from individuals
in quest of data on defense jobs,
wartime industries, economic causes
and consequences of war, origins of
totalitarianism, radio communica-
tion during international conflict,
free press in periods of national
stress, etc.
Fortunately, the library trustees
anticipated certain aspects of the
present development and Congress
provided for the inevitable extern
sion of the library's facilities
by authorizing a modern central
building now in process OF con-
struction at Pennsylvania avenue
and John Marshall place. The budget
estimates for 1943, submitted to the
District Commissioners Wednesday,
include a request for $223,00O for the
completion of the first unit of the
new structure. Allowance for eX-
pansion of staff and other impera-
tive charges connected with the ini-
tiation of service at the central
building also is asked. The first unit,
to be ready for occupancy in Janu-
ary, 1943, will provide space for
approximately one-quarter of the
collection of books, pamphlets, etc.
now sheltered in the overcrowded
Mount Vernon Place edifice. Sepa-
rate divisions of art, music, religion
and philosophy, WaShingtoniana,
public administration, occupations
and vocational guidance and munich
pal reference are to be set up in the
new home.
The increased budget estimates
for the next fiscal year reflect a
legitimate and realistic growth.
Washington's Public Library is a
great working institution, as worthy
of support as any other municipal
enterprise of vital significance to
the community. 1t is not luxury,
especially in times like those which
currently prevail. Rather, it is
and by its very nature it must con-
tinue to be-a necessary cultural
power house operating for the
benefit of the whole population
of the city and of neighboring resi-
sionerS are familiar with the facts,
and there is little reason to fear that
they will not be guided by their
knowledge of them in the recon-
mendations they will make.
Evening star., 1941-09-12
Says Clean Rooms
Are Available.
To the Editor of

To the Editor of The Star:
l feel that I must answer Mary Ellen
Swanson. If she had gone to the right
places she could have found clean rooms,
air-cooled and with good beds and clean
linen, all for $40 a month.
The reason We rooming house owners
don't like women in our rooms is that,
as rule, woman roomers wash and
iron and expect so much more for their
money than men.
MARGARET K. FRIEDT.
Evening star., 1941-09-12

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled 10
the use tor republication of all news dispa tches
credited to 1t or not otherwise credited IN TINS
paper and also the local news published hereln
All rights of publication OF special dispatches
herein also are reserved
Evening star., 1941-09-12

one-half pint to 32c, making rise of &c a
quart!
Also, Washington is the worst large
city for fresh fruits and vegetables I
have yet encountered. Tell me, don't
Washington residents complain of these
things? If not, I've discovered a new
wonder of the world
MRS. ANITA c. WHITE.
Evening star., 1941-09-12
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the priter, although the use of
a pSeudonynl for publication Is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters NTH
q Uiel0 to condensation.
Evening star., 1941-09-12
Historic Churches in the United

Historic Churches in the United
States-Within its 48 pages are
pictured SO of the famous churches
of this country which have much
to commend them both from the
standpoint of history and archi-
lecture. The descriptive and his
torical text accompanying the
photographs gives keen insight
into the customs and mannerisms
of the pioneer Americans. If you
have any interest in the old and
historic churches of this great
country you will want a copy Of
this book. To secure your copy
inclose 10 cents in coin, wrapped
in this clipping. and mail to The
Star Information Bureau.
Name
Address
Evening star., 1941-09-12
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
BIZ Frederic J. Hnskin.

By Frederic J. HGsktn.
A reader can get the dnStDer to dsp
question OF fact By Drittng The EUe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. HdSkin, director, Washington,
d. c. Please tncloSe stamp for reply.
O. Can an alien own property in the
District OF Columbia?--O. S.
A. No alien residing in the District
of Columbia may own property unless
he has declared his intention Of becom-
ing a citizen, except where such prop
erty is acquired by inheritance, or where
the right to own property is secured
under an existing treaty.
@. What is the minimum height OF
a member of the Grenadier Guards?-
L. S. F.
A. 1t is feet inches
@. How many kinds of religions are
represented in the camps for conscien-
tlous objectors?-N. H. A.
A. Some 10 different religious or paci-
fist groups are represented.
@. How far is Ellis Island from New
York City?-C. M. H.
A. The island is a mile southwest Of
Ma9hattan.
@. Did Winston Churchill write a
book about the first World War?-E. L. H.
A. In 1881 he wrote history Of the
struggle on the eastern front in l9l4-l9l7
entitled The Unknown War"
@. What city has the most single
family homeS?-M. L. T.
A. Philadelphia has more single-fam-
lily dwellings than any other city in the
United States.
@. What is the State song Of North
Cardinals. L. T.
A. 1t is "Old North State" the words
and music of which are by William
Castor.
Evening star., 1941-09-12

@. What percentage Of the populs.
ton was entitled to vote in 1850. S.
A. Only about per cent.
Evening star., 1941-09-12

@. What is the minimum height Of
a member of the Grenadier GuardS?-
L. S. F.
A. 1t is feet inches
Evening star., 1941-09-12

@. How many kinds of religions are
represented in the camps for conscien-
tlous objectors?-N. H. A.
Evening star., 1941-09-12

@. How far Is 1t by air from New
York City to the Bermuda Islands?-
A. H. B.
Evening star., 1941-09-12

@. How did the expression sandwich
man" originate describing men who pa
rade the streets carrying advertising
boards?-M. G. II.
A. Dickens first used this name In his
Sketches by Boz"
Evening star., 1941-09-12
Member of the Associated Press.

Entered as second-clsss matter post once
Washington, D. c.
Evening star., 1941-09-12

@. What are the most famous bridges
IN Venice?-L. M. T.
A The Rialto and the Bridge Of
Signs.
Evening star., 1941-09-12

@. Why is the Enfield rife 80 called'
&C. T. J.
A. 1t was manufactured in Enfield,
England.
Evening star., 1941-09-12

Address
Evening star., 1941-09-12

Q. Why are horses called standard
bred7-M. T. r.
A. The breed vas so named because
it was developed TO perform according
to a standard-the ability to trot q mile
in 2:30 or to pace q mile in 2:25.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1941-01-04
George Bennett Gets Z & 10
AS Strange Things Happen
Among Local Bowlers

mate with George Bennett m the
poverftil Ternites outfit Of Cleve-
land with the new addition to the
Snrin, Hiu team their captain. Roy
EiIlver remarked they will beat
ANY team in the country. and at
the end Of the season they will be
crowncd CITY champs. OF course
Inc o,her teams will have some
thing 10 saw about that little matter.
AS these teams start league compc-
t.t,on January & the second half of
tho season is expected 10 be the
,onqbcst and one Of the closest con-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1941-01-04


Geaorse Bennett, star payer win
ice Louis Spring Hill Farms asere-
CATION, and who recently came mere
fom Cleveland, Ohio celebrated the
Christmas holidays by picking up
the ana III pm As you may A''oM
the and 10 is called bowling $
impossible shot Yours truly had
to see it with his own eyes before
he could believe H. The shot was
made on the rebound on alley NUM-
Der s last Wednesday evening at
Forest club.
James tPie) Mckalpain' backbone
Of the Black Hawks, hooked the
ball in the l and 3 pocket Tor a
perfect strike but the PIN went
in the gutter and on the reoouno
knocked the PIN over ana $1,000 up
in its place.
In lnterVleWins Mrs, M1'le' .
Westfeld' star PLAYER ana sponsor
OF Westhelds national champs. Sne
Remarked the biggest tnrlH She nad
on the alleys came in Cleveland,
oh1d-fast- year-1'-f 1er,-sf't ~ t4s-t-4tf'-
that her team had turned IN me
highest score OF the tournament. ana
therefore brought back 10 me MOTOR
City IT'S hrst nauohaI championship
team.
As the huge ihrong ot ooWlers
thrOt1 ghOut the CITY marked Time
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1941-01-04
Elected
'41CaptainOf
Wherefore

WHEREFORE. o-At the an
nusl football banquet at WILDER
force university, 20 letters we're
given by Coach CASTOR Country"
Lewis Only one freshman was able
to earn letter this fall.
Short talks were made by II Sc
nior members OF the squad, as well
as by the President Walker. Super
intendent Jenkins and the members
OF the athletic committee.
James Hart, a Chicago boy, and
junior in the college Of liberal arts,
was elected captain for i941 Cap
tain-elect Hart is a regular right
halfback on the team.
Several OF the Boys were given
Christmas vacation to return to the
school on December 26, in order to
complete preparations for the Steel
Bowl game on January in Bir-
mingham. Alabama.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1941-01-04
DETROIT BOWLING LEAGUE
SANS RECREATION LEAGUE

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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1941-01-04
BOWLING 'EM OVER
By LUCILLE TAPSIco

Bowling, as all we regular bowlers
know. is one great game and should
be enjoyed for the good exercise
and wholesome craftsmanship it al
lots US, but it seems that to some
people it is not enough. There ap-
pears to be another element enter
ing into the game which does not
speak so favorably and is really I'M
appreciated by the managers OF the
clubs; that is the matter Of heavy
betting.
It was brought to my attention
most forcibly when it was conducted
so openly by one fellow who
clutched his bills in one hand, waved
very enthusiastically to his pals with
the other hand and loudly PROD
claimed his support and backing of
bowling friend. That is not the sort
of thing we wish to expose our fam
lilies and friends to in order to enjoy
a pleasant evening, so let's watch
it fellows, and be more considerate
and reserved with such tactics from
now on.
The bowling alleys seem to have
their share OF popularity during the
holidays with most Of the keglers
turning out in full force. One
Blanchard Murray was overly en-
Unused and just ran up a score of
243 points at the Rotary Recreation
club He is wondering whether to
mark it TO Lady Luck or whether
he is really getting to be a top