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Evening star., 1941-06-10
w. p. A. Restrictions

In refusing to comply with the
Presidents request for elimina ton of
four restrictions on the Work Prof.
ects Administration, the House Ap-
propriationS Committee, generally
speaking, gives evidence of a COM
mendable desire to provide relief
where necessary, but to guard against
any needless enlargement or pro-
longatiOn of work relief activity.
The restrictions which the Presi-
prohibit the employment of aliens by
w. P. A, require the automatic dis
charge of persons who have been on
the rolls for eighteen months, pro-
vide for an annual review of the
status of each w. P. A. client and
forbid any political activity in con-
nection with the use of w. P. A. funds.
In commenting on its refusal to
abide by the Presidents request with
respect to these restrictions, the
committee pointed out that private
employment is increasing, and eX-
pressed the opinion that as a result
the restrictions are more than ever
desirable. Every sound reason to
reduce the w. P. A. and every re-
striction that will operate to prevent
abuse should be availed Of" the COM
mittee report said.
It seems obvious that the require
ments for discharge of persons who
have been on the rolls for eighteen
months and for an annual review Of
the status of W. P. A clients are cal
culated to prevent abuses. The
eighteen-mOnth clause was adopted
to encourage relief clients to seek
Jobs in private industry, and it tends
to have that effect. At time when
private employment is rising, there
would be little wisdom in abandon
Ing this provision. The same may
be said of the annual checkup re-
quirement, which is designed to pre-
vent "chiseling." Until more per-
1CdoOIlS III U1lCIl
ment than those so far advanced
can be given, Congress would do we'll
DO indorse the action of the House
committee on these points.
The ban on employment of aliens
and the prohibitions against political
activity fall into a somewhat differ
ent category in that they are not
designed to encourage those present.
ly on relief rolls to seek private en-
ployment.
In asking for elimination of the
political bans, the President said that
most of them appear to be unneces-
sary because of the enactment of
the Hatch Act and its amendments.
While there may be some merit to
that contention, the fact remains
that there have been most serious
political abuses in w. P. A. in the
past, and if there now exists two safe
Evening star., 1941-06-10
THIS AND THAT
By Charles Z. Trucet1eIl.

know that the jays yell is much worse
than his bill.
1t is even said that the larger bird will
protect smaller ones from the assaults
of hawks.
The only confirmation of this we have
is that we have never seen hawk fly
into band of smaller birds when there
was blue jay around.
Evidently the hawks are afraid Of jays.
There can be no question that the jay
can fight when he wants to, or that he
could murder many smaller birds If he
had the desire.
Many observers are able TO tell of i'll
deeds done by jays. Several of them
have been told at length by correspond
ents of this column.
Yet many of us have gone for 10 years,
or more, without seeing a sign of harm
done by the jay to other birds. There
can be no doubt that talk about birds
tends to fall into a pattern, and that
some of this pattern was set many years
ago.
Thus the English sparrow is dubbed
bad bird and nothing good must be said
of him.
Audubon himself set the fashion
depicted the rascal holding a dripping
egg in its claws.
One of the most pleasing scenes in the
summer garden is the jay feeding its
young
Whatever may be said about him, he is
charming parent. Blue jay babies are
as large as their parents, even larger in
appearance, since they are f1uffier.
When you first see them, their tails are
so short, and their head so devoid of
crest that you may think you are seeing
some new species.
But no, they are simply the blue jay
fedglihgs come out for a walk.
Usually the older birds station the
young in the next yard, and fly back and
forth with seeds, raisins or bread. or
whatever else they find at the feeding
stations.
The amazing amount of food a young
bird can consume is we'll shown by the
little jays, for they are large and husky,
with large and husky appetites.
Most young birds make a quarreling,
impatient sound, and the jays are no
exception. But the old birds outyell
them every time.
Few birds seem to get more kick out
Of life as they go along.
Blue jays are always screaming their
heads off, as the saying has it, squawk-
ing defiance at the world in general.
We feel that they are to be catered to,
rather than driven away.
There is legend that the blue, gray
and white birds-each color is equally
important in its scheme of things-go
to keep rendezvous with the devil on
Fridays, and that is why they are often
missed from the yard on that day.
Our band evidently hasn't heard about
this. for its members are all present
every day of the week.
Evening star., 1941-06-10
DiSa grees With Editorial
On Crime in Washington.

To the Editor of The Star:
AS one of the regular readers of The
Star, may be permitted to take sharp
exception to the attitude expressed in
your editorial, District Crime Problem"
June 2?
1t seems always to be the policy of
The Star to condone, never to condemn.
The attitude expressed in your editorial
would certainly justify the Police De-
partment in their present policy of doing
little in regard to solving District crimes.
AS get it. the attitude of the present
police chief and his subordinates seems
to be that because Congress has not
given them all the funds which they
asked for, they consequently are COM
pletely unable to cope with conditions
in the District.
Personally, should like to see some
live paper in Washington start a cru
sade in regard to the number of un-
solved crimes and keep it up long
enough to have some effect. Unless
papers such as The Star stop condoning
the irefficiency of the Police Depart
ment, do not see that there is much
hope of our having better force.
s. H. McCRORY.
Evening star., 1941-06-10
so Passes

The funeral of the former Emperor
of Germany at Doom yesterday
furnished an occasion for remem-
brance of the fleeting character of
fame and power. William II, born
in 1859, was eighty-tWo when he
breathed his last on June 4. He had
survived a majority of his celebrated
contemporaries, was one of the last
of the leading personalities of his
generation to depart.
1t is worth recalling, perhaps, that
the first World War began with the
assassination of the Archduke Franz
Ferdinand, an heir to the crowns of
Austria and Hungary and particu-
lar friend of the Kaiser. The Gar
of Russia and his family were muir
Evening star., 1941-06-10
Discusses Anti-Noise Campaign
And Advocates Independent Committe

Discusses Anti-Noise Campaign
To the Editor Of The Star.
The persistent anti-noise campaign of
The Star, despite what seems to be a
deliberate disregard of Supt. Browns
noise -abatment order by members of
the police force, deserves the highest
commendation.
However, nothing more is expected as
a result of the superintendent order
than was accomplished by recommenda-
tionS 10 the Police Department more
than two years ago by a so-called noise
abatement committee to enforce regula-
tions against horn blowing and loud
calls of newsboys There is more horn
blowing now and newsboys call as loud
or louder than ever.
Besides many daily observations of
lack of enforcement a noticeable occur
renee was at Fourteenth and F streets
Saturday, June 7, when a medium size
truck passed the traffic policeman with
roar from the mufaer cut-out which
could be heard a mile. The officer
seemed quite Indifferent and oblivious to
the racket.
Another incident is recalled when
request was made by phone to police
mans home to tone down the radio
which could be heard a distance of a
block or more. A curt answer was re-
ceived to make the complaint to the
Federal Radio Commission and the
receiver was rudely hung up.
BY any stretch of reasoning it is hard
to understand why person will use
radio in a way that 1t will be heard
farther than a block, when 1t is con-
sidered that q radio is for reproduction
Evening star., 1941-06-10

guards against their revival, both
should be retained.
There would seem to be valid rea-
sons, however, for revoking the ban
on employment of aliens. Undoubt-
edly, this has worked severe hardship
in many cases and there is scant JUS
tice in singing out aliens for dis
criminatory treatment merely be-
cause they are aliens. If there are
specific reasons for denying employ
ment to particular aliens, or those
who may belong in particular classifi-
cations, they might properly form
the basis of legislative restrictions,
but the wisdom of retaining the
blanket ban is open to serious
question.
Evening star., 1941-06-10

O. At what dog track did the late
owen P. Smith, inventor Of the electric
rabbit, make a profit of $3.50 ,o007-E.
T. x
A. The Encyclopedia of Sports says
that his greatest score was in the little
known town Of Erlanger KY, where he
put on a 45-day meeting and made
profits of $3.50, ,0OO
@. How much does the U. S. S. North
Carolina weigh?-C. P.
A. The North Carolina weighs IS 900
tons. At the time Of her launching, she
was the largest vessel ever built In
American ship yards.
@. Are earthworms beneficial to the
soil?-B. J. E.
A. Earthworms aerate the soil. Plant
life prospers in the soil in which they
live. They consume leaves Of the hard
wood trees and draw the leaves into
their holes where they decay or are
digested and deposited. This aids In
breaking up the soil through chemical
reaction and prepares minerals for tree
food
O. Was the guillotine known before
the French Revolution?-R. L. S.
A. Although the guillotine obtained
notoriety under that name at the time
of the French Revolution, it had pre-
viously been used in Scotland, England
and other parts of the continent In
and one in England was called the Hall
fax gibbet.
@. When was the rotogravure section
first used in Sunday newspapers in the
United States?-L. E.
A. On April S, 1914 the New York
Times published the first rotogravure
section, consisting of eight pages.
@. Is it possible to import parrot7-
H. j. B.
A. To import parrots one must have
a permit from the Public Health Service,
Washington, D. C. There are special
regulations providing for the importa-
ton of these birds
@. What is the West Point Of the
South?-E. j. A.
A. Virginia Military Institute at Lex
ington, Va. is so called.
@. Who discovered Victoria Falls?-
r. L. T.
A. This large cataract In South Africa
was discovered by Livingstone in 1855
and named hv him in honor of Enrlnrd's
Queen.
Evening star., 1941-06-10
Letters to the Editor
Says Transit Company

Says Transit Company
Has Corrected Noisy Manhole Covers.
To the Editor of The Star:
The Star printed a letter had written
concerning the campaign for abating
unnecessary din" in which mention
was made of the noise caused by loose
manhole covers along the street car
tracks.
I am very glad TO say that most prompt
attention was given to this matter by
the Capital Transit Co. The manhole
covers have been fixed so that there is
no longer any noise.
I have talked to several residents in
the vicinity of Third street and Massa-
chusetts avenue NE, and they are de-
lighted that this annoying clanking has
been alleviated through the prompt and
efficient service rendered by the Capital
Transit Co. MRS. M. K. CRAWFORD.
Evening star., 1941-06-10
Huskin's Answers
To Readers Questions
Bu Frederic J. Hdsktn.

reader can get the dnstDer to any
question OF fact by t0riting The EUe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. HdSkin, director, Washington,
D. C. Please inclose stamp for reply.
O. How many passengers a day arrive
at Union Station in Washington, D. CT
&C. L. H.
A. In the first half of April. an aver
age of 10000 passengers day passed
through Union Station.
@. Is the first American flag ever
called Old Glory still in existence7-
EFT B.
A. The flag named Old Glory by Capt.
William Driver of Salem, Mass, is pre-
served in the Smithsonian Institution
at Washington, D. c.
@. What is the record yield of corn
per acre in this country?-D. B. B.
A The largest yield in bushels per
acre of corn at any time in the United
States was harvested by C. j. Drake,
Marlborough, S. c., when 254 bushels
per acre was raised in the year 1885.
O. Is it true that the Lords Prayer
has been engraved on the head of
pin?-M B. L.
A. The Lords Prayer, SO words, 397
letters, counting punctus ton marks, was
engraved in II lines on the head of an
ordinary pin by Charles Howard Baker
of Spokane, Wash.
@. Was the Big Bertha ever discov-
ered?-A. C. c.
A The Big Bertha. the large gun used
by the Germans in the World War, was
dismsntled by the Germans before the
armistice. The foundations were dis
covered by the Allies. 1t was stationed
in the forest of St. Gobain near the town
OF Laon, in Northern France.
O. What did the first car manufac.
tured by Henry Ford cost?-H. L. K.
A In 1903 the Ford Motor Co. offered
a model "A" two-cylinder runabout for
sale at $780,
Evening star., 1941-06-10
Wants Lights Turned On
Earlier in Evening.

To the Editor of The Star:
Other cities have had experimental
"blackouts." but why should the resi-
dents of Washington be compelled to
experience one every night? What hap
pened to our street lights recently? Why
are they not turned on until 20 minutes
after dark each evening?
This stupid practice of economy has
continued since early spring; in fact,
the worst evening of the winter, Friday,
March 7, when Washington was visited
by the only snowstorm of the year,
darkness had long since engulfed the city
before the street lights were turned on
at $50 o'clock.
When a number of crimes were COM
mitted just before dawn, several years
ago, it was necessary to appeal to Con-
gress to allow the street lights to burn
longer. Now it is evident that we must
appeal to Congress again to have the
street lights turned on at the proper
time in the evening.
| often wonder Just what Congress
thinks of this beautiful city of ours
Let us pull for the vote in the District,
II for no other reason than to eliminate
some of the stupidity shown in the gov
ernment of Washington for so many
years. ONE WHO CARES.
Evening star., 1941-06-10
Objects to Gongs
On Streetcars.
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star
Like so many of your readers, think
the anti-noise campaign is a wonderful
effort and that your fine paper is to be
complimented on backing such a worthy
civic movement.
What causes most of the noise in
downtown Washington, in my opinion
and in the opinion of numerous other
persons with whom have talked is the
continued use of outmoded, obsolete,
rickety streetcars. The cars in use in
this, our Capital City, are disgrace
In addition, the cars are outfitted with
gongs, which the motormen use to excess.
The result is a continuous changing,
much louder than horn blowing or other
traffic noises. Can't something be done
to have the gongs toned down. or at least
to have the operators of the cars use
little discretion in their use?
MRS. E. r. COOKE.
Evening star., 1941-06-10

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the t0riter, although the use OF
q pSeudonym for publication is
permissible. The Star reserUes
the right to edit all letters ,Uith
q re1U to condensation.
Evening star., 1941-06-10

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication of all news dispatches
credited to it or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
herein also are reserved.
Evening star., 1941-06-10

and should not be used any louder than
ordinary conversation in the home.
1t is also hard to understand why, in
seemingly tries to tear his machine apart
and with the use of his muff1er cut-out
attempts to initiate the sound of con-
crete drill or a structural iron riveter,
emitting a noise which can be heard a
mile or more
1t is more apparent than ever, from
a general view of the situation. that an
independent noise abatement committee
should be organized. P. H. WHITE.
Evening star., 1941-06-10

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-24
BANG Out Of Party

CECILE GRAHAM OF
Bronxville. n. Y. Barbara
Mccoy Of Chicago ....an d
Mary Richards of Alpena
all classmates of Mary James
at Manhattanville. .
And Betty Hammond .
Nancy Van Dyke. Jody
Casgrain and Doris OLeary
=. lowered lovingly. about
their friends
And Mrs. Frank McGough
Mrs. John T. Collins
Mrs. Walter b. Baier Of
Bronxville and Miss Ellen
Baier stood-by Mrs. Don
ovan ..
Mr. Donovan . and his
charmed sons do hn ..
James Robert. and P,J.
Jr.. who's all of a.
were seen chatting happily
with their friends and
getting as much Of a bang
go. out of the party ....as
the bud herself.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-24
Miss HoIIey
To Marry
Phil Kuhn
BY JACK l.. OLIVER

AT A buffet supper given in
the George NJ, Holley home,
Tuesday evening. the engage
ment of Miss Mary Margery
Holley was made known by her
brother, George Jr.
Miss Holley'S fiancc is Philip
c. Kuhn. son of the Henry {.
Kuhns of Milwaukee, and the
supper party was oStenSlbiY
given by Miss II. for the tiancce
of brother Jack. Miss Jean
Hustled of Evanston, Ill
Later IN the evening, the
senior Holleys told their friends
the happy udmgS At a gathering
al the Country Club.
More anon.
The beauteouS Miss Betty
Jane Jacobs suddenly decided TO
give a cocktail party before the
McGraw- dance So there was a
good deal of buStllng-about at
the Rex Jacobs big house IN
Moran road late Tuesday after
noon.
Miss ]. Worc the same stun
ming feathcr-trimmed gov n
which she wore when she made
her debut carly last summer and
greeted 30 merry friends
incidentally. the hostess vaca-
ton program is filled right mp
till the last evening before she
leaves TO return TO Finch School
in New York
EVER AL REASONABLE,
voting wonfen are assisting as
members of the Junior reception
committee New Years Eve when
Yale Dramat- presents The
Waterbury Tales.
The Misses Nancy Dodge. Elsa
Walker, Ann Mitchell, Amy
Pittman. Jean Campbell. Mary
Bull Josephine Ford, Pam
Turner and Helen ODell will be
done up in their lovelieSt and
prepared to hand you in.
Incident al ally y the-She~-will-he
over along about 1890 or II
p m. which viii give YOU plenty
of time 10 90 from their to still
further celebrating.
A HIGflIIGHT at the Detroit
Athletic Club during the holl-
day season Is. we find, the ar
rival of Emil Coleman and his
dance band 10 which you'll be
able to dance Saturday evening
A. number of dinner parties
will welcome this nationally
known maestro. among them be
ing the one TO be hoSted 10y
Mr.. and Mrs. John + Murphy
The Murphys Will entertain
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-24

Mrs. Ms hrother-in-laW and
sister. Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
J. WurStcr of Valparaiso. Ind,
who arrive today for Christmas
and the Weekend; Mrs MIR
phys brother and SiStCT-in-iaw,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Chester Wilkie
and the Murphy'S Son-in-law and
daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. w. H..
O'COnnor.
Mr. and Mrs Arthur G Kirch-
ner have asked Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Dicdrich.- Mr. and Mrs
Walter Bayer. Mr. and Mrs Nor
man +. Chamberlin and Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph CuCChi.
They'll have cocktails at the
Kirchner home IN Balfour road
before dinner at the club
Mr.. and Mrs Bill Scripps
and the Boyer Gamblers viii be
dining together the opening
night and others who'vc made
reservations include the Sterling
DockSonS, Mr. and Mrs w. w.
Williams and the {. r. Wilson's.
MISS ETY. MAIULLO.
youngest OF tho Anthony Maiul-
los gifted offspring, Will enter
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-24

tain the daX after Christmas in
her parents home IN Chicago
boulevard with a buffet supper.
Centerpiccc OF the biz table
will be cuntrived by Mrs.
Malullo. herself snow scene
with Mr.. s. Claus and a tobog-
gaming party. trees and all made
entirely of wax
Dozens of candles Will shine
down on
inland ApS-IN William 3 Har-
grcaveS. Miss Patricia Floyd,
Miss Betty Ann PeaSe. Miss
Betty CouzcnS, Mr. and Mrs.
Reid Alexander. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Nlntnn Mr. and Mrs.
Bruce Bcaudette. Miss Nancy
Smith. Miss Virginia Hills. Mr.
and Mrs Ted MacManuS Jr,
the John b POolc>. the Thomas
II. Wilson's. Bill and Dick Nor
gan. Gary lIutchins. Mr. and
Mrs John Power Waldo H..
Bird Jr.. and many more.
FLASH"
Miss Elizabeth Sutherland
Jack Nayin, lovely cousin has
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-24
A Merry Christmas
From Us TO You!
BY IRENE VI. HAWKINS

WE HARDLY know how to start our Christmas column
this year. We used begin with Phillips Brooks
Everywhere Everywhere Christmas Tonight!
But that won't do everywhere everywhere " II Will
De n hlshed Christmas though were stolen
But Christmas nevertheless for all the world
people VIII celebrating in their way quietly In
places only within their hearts remembering dis
mav other years scrubbed for the great
day huge buildings with brandy sauce the goose
hanging high ready be popped into the oven long
inc for bulgng of Christmas bread that used
10 be the custom small gifts will be Struggled to you,
Katrina we must forget
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-24
Edgar Roberts
Son in Hawaii

MR. AND MRS EDGAR z
ROBERTS OF Monterey avenue.
having been assured by cable
that their son Ensign Wilbur
Roberts Of the Pacific feet is
safe and sound al Pearl Har-
bor. are leaving by motor today
for Xcnia. O.. 20 spend Christ
mas and the Weekend with
their sor-in.l1w and daughter
Lieut. and ms William "
XIX Jr Patricia Roberts who
were married az the Detroit
Athletic Club ON Labor Day.
Mrs. William " KIRK a.
Cleveland Heights. Lieut. Kirk
mother. will also go down 90:
the family party