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Evening star., 1941-05-22
A Step Forward

Inc plan Tor consolidating the local
police and municipal courts, which
has been approved by the Depart
ment of Justice and representatives
of the judiciary and the District bar,
contemplates highly important
municipal reform.
These tribunals play a significant
part in the community's life, consti-
tuting the forum in which some 80
per cent Of the city's litigation is
tried. But their functioning has been
most seriously handicapped by the
absence of proper direction and
supervision
A marked lack of cooperation and
coordination has been evident on
numerous occasions in the past.
There has been striking lack of uni
formity in handling cases, especially
with regard to the promptness of
trials and severity Of sentences i'm
posed in police and traffic courts.
Dockets in these courts are seriously
congested and the records and ac-
counts in some respects have been
handled in exceedingly slipshod
fashion.
Existence of conditions such as
these is due primarily to the fact
that no one individual has been
charged with the duty or has had the
authority to direct the affairs of the
courts in a businesslike manner.
Each judge has been more or less of
a law unto himself in his own court,
and a marked disparity of efficiency
has been the result Perhaps the
greatest single merit of the con-
solidation plan is that it would cor
rect this condition.
The two tribunals, under the plan
now proposed, would be merged into
a single Municipal Court, having both
criminal and civil Jurisdiction, and a
chief judge would be appointed and
given authority to coordinate and
expedite the work of the various
branches. Another provision calls for
raising the courts civil Jurisdiction
to cases involving $4,000. The present
limit Is 81 900, and this change should
help materially in relieving conges-
ton at the District Court. Other
provisions OF the merger would
lengthen the terms of the judges
from five to ten years and establish
a pension plan for them Both of
these changes are important, in that
their adoption would tend to make
service on the Municipal Court bench
more attractive to able men.
Still another provision of the plan
is new in the sense that it has not
been under consideration as long as
the other contemplated improve
mentS. This calls for the creation
OF a special appellate court to which
litigants in the new Municipal Court
could appeal as matter of right.
At present, a review is possible only
when the United States Court of
Appeals consents to hear a case, and
this is condition which should be
corrected
There can be no doubt that adop-
ton of the consolidation plan in its
present form would bring about a
sorely needed and long overdue i'm
provement in the municipal judicial
establishments, and 1t is to be hoped
that Congress will take early and
favorable action on the recommended
tions.
Evening star., 1941-05-22
the ratio appears as high this year.

the ratio appears as high this year.
Much has been said and written in
Washington concerning the relation
ship Of playground facilities and
child safety. 1t Is true that many
neighborhoods are without private or
public recreational facilities, forcing
children to spend most of their day
on public thoroughfares, But the
practice of playing in the streets is
not confined to underprivileged
neighborhoods, for it is to be observed
In exclusive areas where some of the
city's finest recreational advantages
exist.
Responsibility for children is pri-
marily that of their parents rather
than of the police. There must be
greater cooperation among all citi-
zens and officials to brand motor
traffic lanes as zones of imminent
death. 1t is to be hoped that the
new campaign will receive whole
hearted support from the entire COM
munity.
Evening star., 1941-05-22
THIS AND THAT
BIZ Charles r. TrdceUell.
tilizers do not add the materials whicl

tilizers do not add the materials which
such soils often need.
Peat MOSES, humus and like materials
afford some protection to the grass and
plant roots.
At the same time they hold water, and
give bare patches better appearance.
The darker color they give does not
last long, 1t is true, but even the barest
spot is darker than it was before.
This Is something to be thankful for.
Such mulches offer protection to fresh
grass seed just sprouting. Seed just put
in can be covered lightly and will come
up through the mulch. The roots need
such a protection in hot, dry times.
One reason stress should be put on
mulches and longer, slower watering, Is
that SO many home gardeners refuse TO
believe in the drought until they are
fairly knocked down by it. They are not
close observers of nature, in other words.
It is only when the dryness is so far
advanced that the very ground is cracked
that they will admit that there is such
thing as a drought Then it is too late
for the best results.
The keen gardener recognizes the
drought days, or even weeks, before; he
starts to take the necessary steps 10
protect his plants.
He has not forgotten the drought OF
1890 when lack of water compelled au-
thorities in nearby Maryland to restrict
the use of the hose.
Plants stood up very well, at that
time. 1t was amazing to see rhododen-
drons in earth with cracks in 1t two
inches across, real assures. These plants,
however, seemed to suffer not at all by
the long lack of water.
Even the lawns came back with the
first real rains. But it cannot be gain
said that many person who liked his
yard and gardens suffered genuine heart
ache at the way his plantation looked.
Much of this appearance may be
avoided by proper watering and mulch
ing.
Inc OuSl IlulCils dS IL ID IdllcN' - NCA4
worth trying This is nothing but culti-
vation, or stirring the earth around
plants and shrubs A good layer OF
peat moss is better for evergreens.
Any sort of instrument is good for
mulching. A kitchen fork has been used
successfully by woman gardeners for
decades.
A woman can do more with kitchen
fork than many a male gardener with
the very latest in fancy cultivators.
The idea is to dig up the soil for about
two inches, pulverizing 1t, so that the
capillary action between the water in the
earth and the air is stopped or at least
cut down.
In this way evaporation of the precious
moisture in the soil is slowed up con-
siderably. Much the same result is Sc
cured on the lawn by top-dressing OF
humus or peat moss.
To be weather wise in the garden in
a time of drought means TO water faith
fully and as completely as possible, and
then to conserve the water which has
been put in.
Every one who owns even the smallest
plot of ground should think about this
problem this season.
Evening star., 1941-05-22
The Bottle of Crete

The German aerial invasion of
Crete is developing into one of the
most significant, and certainly one of
the most spectacular battles of the
entire war. Despite heavy preliminary
losses, the attack is doggedly pressed.
SWarmS of German troops continue
to drop literally from the skies, while
reports from British sources intimate
that additional invaders may have
come by sea. The German high
command would hardly sacrifice such
numbers of highly-trained shock
troops and even more valuable ma
teriel, including planes, unless it had
a major objective in view.
Crete is not merely strategic
prize; it is also psychological factor
of high Importance. The conquest of
the island, Britain's key baStion in
the eastern Mediterranean, by the
daring new tactic of vertical en-
velopment" or concentric attack from
the air, would resound throughout
the Near East. To impressionable
Oriental peoples, the success of this
novel method, never before at
tempted on large scale, would 60
far to confirm in their minds the
terrifying legend of German military
invincibility which Nazi propaganda
has sedulously fostered With war
still flaming in Iraq and kindling in
Syria, the attitude of the entire Arab
world would become more restive,
while isolated Turkey would tend to
grow more plant to German de-
mandS for passage of troops and
supplies.
All this the British know only too
well, and the garrison in Crete can
be counted on to fight, as Mr.. Church
i'll has put it, to the death. The
danger is that this garrison may not
be large, and that it consists mainly
of troops recently evacuated from
Greece. Three weeks is a short time
to reflt exhausted troops, deprived of
their heavy equipment in the recent
forced evacuation of the Greek main
land. With pressing demands else
where in the Near East, it is doubtful
whether they have since been notably
reinforced.
The long, narrow island of Crete
is little more than ridge of serrated
mountains, especially at its western
end where the main German invasion
is taking place. There, also, is Suda
Bay, the chief British naval base.
The mountainous interior may hinder
quick concentration of German land
ing parties, but it also enables those
who do gain mountain footholds to
conduct guerrilla warfare. With so
many bases in Greece, the Aegean
Islands, and the Italian Dodecanese,
averaging only about a hundred miles
from Crete, the LuftWaffe could
quickly shuttle in large forces, once
firm footholds were obtained.
With both sides resolved to win, a
desperate struggle seems inevitable.
Its outcome will go far to determine
not only the local strategic situation
but also the entire far-fung battle
front, today extending from the
PeloponneSus to the Persian Gulf,
and perhaps soon destined to spread
into still more distant regions.
Evening star., 1941-05-22
Urges Occupation of Colonies
OF France and Denmark.
To the Editor of The Star.

1t is the opinion Of the writer that the
United States Immediately should take
possession of all French possessions
within 1000 miles of our shores, as well
as the Azores, Greenland and Iceland,
and those French African possessions,
such as Dakar, French Guiana, etc.
After Hitler is defeated those terri
tories can be turned over to France and
Denmark, providing they prove worthy
Of them. p. H. GEOGHEGAN.
Evening star., 1941-05-22
Explains Cultural Purposes
OF Sokols of CZecho- -Slovakia.

To the Editor Of The Star
To your appreciative and appreciated
editorial on the Sokols in The Star OF
May 10, may I add that the purpose of
this organization was not primarily rec
reational, but rather cultural-physical,
intellectual and moral culture? Physical
training was made an important part
of this work on the theory that sound,
healthy mind can develop and func-
ton properly only in sound, healthy
body.
1t also may be of interest to your
readers to know that the word "slet"
means "a flying or focking together" as
of birds-a congregating or assembling
through flight. 1t is also used to des-
ignate the convention or congress which
results from this flying together" The
use of the term in this connection will be
obvious if it is remembered that the
word "sokol," as you have pointed out,
is the name of bird, the falcon.
The destruction of the Sokol organiza-
ton in Czecho-Slovakia, the plundering
of its property, and the imprisonment
and torture of its leaders will not ma
terially affect the results of the struggle
now going on in CzechoS Slovakia. That
organization was but the outward ex-
preston of something deep within the
nature of the Czecho-Slovak people
hemselves-something which cannot be
destroyed by the destruction of its out
ward manifestation. 1t can be destroyed
only by the destruction of the people
themselves. And such is the ultimate
aim of the Nazi barbarians. That is why
the present struggle will go on, must go
on, until one side or the other attains
victory. Those who are calling for
peace negotiations short of that goal,
simply do not know what is at stake
or do not care.
EDWARD VOL ESENSKY
Evening star., 1941-05-22

Apparently Hess FLEW the coop"
because he could not take it." Just
what "it" is has not yet been di-
vulged, but as soon as this fact is
ascertained, the simple recipe is to
"pour it on" to the rest of the Nazis
Evening star., 1941-05-22

@. What vitamin helps resistance to
infections of the nose and throat
r. H
A. Vitamin helps to build resistance
to infections of the nose, throat, lungs
and to keep the eyes in good condition.
Green leafy vegetables are rich sources
of this vitamin.
@. Did the Democratic platform in
1864 contain any declaration opposing
the continuation of the war?-R. D. H.
A. The Democratic party platform in
1864 pledged definite measures Of in1ne-
diate action on taking power, including
one to the effect that the armies would
be ordered to cease hostinties and go
home.
@. What is the origin Of johnny cake?
"A. F. L.
A. BY 1893 Journey cake" had been
corrupted to Johnny cake" Journey
cake was so called because this sort Of
corn bread was easy to prepare and
convenient for the traveller to take with
him.
@. For what is balsa wood used7-
E. A.
A. Balsa wood is used in making life
preservers for ships and is also splendid
for insulation.
@. What bird can kill a make'-
o. N. S.
A. A secretary bird can kill O snake
by vigorous kicking.
@. How deep can torpedo be
launched from a submarine7-S. B. P.
A. Submarines fire torpedoes at
depth of approximately IS feet to so
feet, depending on the size of the vessel
and the length of the periscope.
@. How many Poles are fighting with
the British?-E. T.
A. 1t is estimated that between $4,000
and 10000 Poles are fighting with the
British in England.
@. How many people play softball7-
P. G.
A. 1t Is estimated that 2,5OO,o0O per-
sons played softball in 1910.
@. What President departed from the
wording of the oath of Office prescribed
in the Constitution?-G. r.
A. Sound films proved that Justice
Taft used the words preserve, main
tain and defend" instead of preserve,
protect and defend" in administering
the oath of Office to President Hoover.
Evening star., 1941-05-22
Advocates Chinese Rulers Philosophy
Regarding Taxing and Spending.


To the Editor of The Star;
A wise Chinese ruler once said, ITO
govern great state one should do it as
a cook fries small fish, that is, without
scaling or cleaning them" Unfortunate
ly, the New Deal for almost decade
has adopted the opposite idea. 1t re-
moved the golden" scales from corpor-
ate bodies, while literally cleaning" the
American taxpayer. AS most natural
result, we at present are involved In
fiscal disorder of the first magnitude.
Conservative minds agree that If IN
telligent methods are applied the waste
can be checked Inasmuch as the Gov
ernment has embarked on stupendous
defense program, isn't the time ripe
to devise ways and means to combat
unnecessary costs with the view of max
ing ends meet? This can and should
be done in order to forestall ultimate
disaster.
EDMTJND x GOIDSROROUGH
Evening star., 1941-05-22

stop light to change, the horn blower Is
behind one ready to begin his internal
rasping even before the red light has
turned to green. Many times his blast
ing is so capricious and uncalled for that
1t is almost necessary to conclude that
with many of our drivers the itch to
horn-blow has become vicious habit.
PRO BONO PUBLICO.
Evening star., 1941-05-22

A very famous British economist
looks forward to a peace "of other
than a Versailles variety" Could
there be q better prerequisite for Q
really good peace7
Evening star., 1941-05-22
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. HdSkin.

A reader can get the dnsDer to any
question OF fact by i0riting The EUe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. HaSkin, director, Washington,
D. c. Please tncloSe stamp for reply.
O. How much does Germany spend
on war?-W. v.
A. According to one estimate, Ger
many Is spending $4,000, ,OO0, 900 year
on war. This is u per cent Of her na-
tional income.
G. What is the meaning OF the letters
C.. H. after Winston Churchills name2-
D. I.
A. The letters c. H. signify Com
panions Of Honour, an order instituted
in June, 1917. 1t may be conferred upon
either men or women who have rendered
conspicuous national service.
@. How many eyes has an ootop~s-
w. F.
A. An octopus has two eyes.
G. What is the per capita circulation
of money in the United States?-O. N.
A. On April 30 1941, the per capita
circulation was s6839.
Q. Who invented the fluid driver
L. M. r.
A. The fluid drive was invented by
H. Fottinger in 1906 for which he re-
ceived patent number 1,199359 in 1916.
@. Please give the source of the quota
ton And beauty draws us with single
hair.'-M. A. L.
A. The line which you quote is from
the Rape Of the Lock" by Alexander
Pope.
@. What is the purpose of the Pan
American Union, and how long has 1t
been in existence?-S. E. C.
A. The Pan-American Union, estab-
lished as the International Bureau of
the American Republics in 1890, has as
its purpose the promotion Of peace.
commerce and friendship between the
American republics.
@. How large is 50-pound piece Of
ice?-C. N.
A. A 5O-pound piece of ice is about a
cubic foot.
Evening star., 1941-05-22

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Evening star., 1941-05-22
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the tUriter. although the use OF
q pSeudonym for publication is
permissible The Star reserves
the rtqht to edit all letters NTH
q r1eU TO condensation.
Evening star., 1941-05-22
EDMUND X. GOLDSBOROU,
Protests Impatience
OF Horn Blowers.

To the Editor Of The Star:
There already is enough din from
trolleys and the ordinary flow of traffic,
and we ought not to have imposed upon
us the impatient and nerve-wracking
horn-tooting of discourteous drivers.
Invariably, when one is waiting for .
Evening star., 1941-05-22

@. What is the per capita circulation
of money in the United States7-O. N.
A. On April 30, 1941, the per capita
circulation was S6839.
Evening star., 1941-05-22

@. How many eyes has an ootopBf-
w. r.
A. An octopus has two eyes.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-14

mum setting for Jewel, the jewel
being you"
Kit laughed merrily. you're a
pig, Fran. A nice. pretty blonde,
one who wants me to grab the
whole thing and use 1t for my per-
sonal use. I've got some news for
you. We're going off the air for a
couple Of weeks"
won't that be nice?" Fran said
with cold politeness.
1.-TWO whole weeks not to think
Of a musical note"
That's certainly going to be a
change for you" Fran's voice was
whitening.
you're a kill-joy and a meanie,
Kit told her amiably. Have you
had your supper?"
yes, but I'll get something for
you"
mo, I'll do IT," Kit told her.
Fran brushed her aside brusque-
ly. If I'm getting paid, I might
as well earn my salary as a wait
ress, anyway"
Kit caught her and, putting her
arms around her, laid her cheek
against her shoulder. Don't be this
.way, Fran. 1t makes me unhappy.
You know you're all the family I've
got"
Fran smiled reluctantly, and
melted as she always did when Kit
approached her that way. There's
chilled soup, chicken sandwiches
and iced tea"
Pouring milk into a glass, Fran
said, Don't you ever think of your
voice as something to which you
owe responsibility? Something
you have to think Of before any
thing else? Back in the old days
you used to tell me that you wanted
to sing in light opera, to use the
gift Of your voice"
Il used to say lots Of things in
the old days. but we grow up and
our ideas change, Fran. After all,
that was childish and romantic
dreaming. And I do think about my
voice, but 1 don't worry about it.
II l weren't good l wouldn't be
where 1 am, would II"
Her eyes were so honestly ques-
tioning. so confident, and she
looked so young with her face
scrubbed and her hair tied back
with a hair ribbon, that Fran
couldn't tell the truth. She said.
Well, this is one night when I'll
think about it and pop you into bed
by nine o'clock. Heller will be here
at eight and you're rehearsing at
noon"
From the darkened bedroom. Kit
called TO Fran, Don't you think
it's funny we don't hear from
Vance? He was supposed 10 get
back last night, or this morning.
Fran was already lost in a de-
tective story in her favorite maya
zine. She grunted. HUH"
He must be back. I know he
has a show to do tonight at eleven"
Fran looked up from her page. |
He could be doing a duet with |
and I wouldn't hear II. |
I'm going TO bed as soon as / find |
put who killed the last six people. |
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-14
Rural Events
TO-DAY
GAaIA.A

TODAY
Sheldon
Wayne County council OF PT.A.
will meet in Liyonia Center Bust
ness meeting 5 p. m, supper, 6 80
and program, s p. m.
Milan
Stockholders Meeting OF the PEG.
pies State Bank. Ohicers to be
elected.
Milan Woman's Club will meet
In Pythian Hall.
Cherry Hin
Unit of the Woman's Society OF
Christian Service are sponsoring
a community night at the church
house. Cooperative dinner will be
served at p. m.
Bellevllle
Whist Club will meet at home OF
Mrs. Frank Hulett.
East Ypsilantl
East Ypsilanti Extension Club
will meet at 1880 p. m. with Mrs.
Norman Abercrombie.
JANUARY IS
Eaton Mills
Mrs. Lee Day viii; entertain the
Neighborhood Club.
JANUARY rs
Plat
Home Economics Club will meet
with Mrs. Chester Smeltzer.
Milan
Women's Club will entertain
the Washtenaw County Federation
OF Women's Clubs IN Pythian Hall
East YpsiIantl
Spencer Club will meet at the
home Of Mrs. Leo Hosman. Co
operative luncheon at 1890 p. m.
Salem
Federated Ladies' Aid will serve
penny supper. cafe style, at 6
p. m. in the church dining room.
| Public NAV attend.
Cherry Hin
Woman's Society OF Christian
Service will meet in the Church
House at 2 O'Clock.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-14

1t was either the baby or the grea,
grandmother"
But we haven't heard from him
since Sunday"
"Oh, go to sleep, will you, Kit?
Don't you suppose he's got some
thing to do besides call US up and
hang around here?"
you mean-he-he might have
a girl-or something?"
We'll, there's no law against It,
is there? ?" Fran retorted as sho
closed the bedroom door with final
ity.
OF course he could have a girl.
Anyone he wanted. But there
hadn't been anyone he wanted.
Time after time she'd seen him
with girls, heard that he was seen
here or there with a movie star or
Broadway actress or another girl
in radio. But it had never been the
same girl more than two or three
times.
Vance plays the field" Mana had
said. Maybe he's afraid of getting
roped into marriage and he's born
bachelor"
The trend Of her thoughts was
discomforting and 1t persisted in
her fitful. restless sleep.
The day broke hot and humid
under an overcast sky.
Kff etr,tOoIfpo x,~ftb &. Na.cor.
that did not satisfy the usually
easy-going Heller, felt unbearably
sticky and listless. Her voice was
husky. with no sweetness in 1t.
Heller left at noon, after a
stormy session. Kit paced up and
down the floor Of her living room
until Fran said, "I'll get you a cage
and you can growl, too"
Kit flung herself into a deep
chair. Il simply can't rehearse to-
day." she groaned.
Fran calmly handed her her hat
and pocketbook. Here's your hat
What's your hurry, as we used to
say. Come on, let's CO."
Kit put her hat on without look
ing in the mirror. an go alone.
You don't need to come out in this
heat. I'd rather you'd stay here
anyway. Va-someone important
might telephone"
The rehearsal was late getting
started. There had been a mix-up
in schedules and the large COM
pany had to rehearse in a small,
airless studio The director. always
difficult to work with. clashed with
the guest star over some OF his ar
engagements. Kit missed two cues
in succession. The rehearsal. which
should have been over at four, was
not done until six.
She was about to step into the
elevator when a hand at her ell
bow detained her. She turned and
saw that It was Larry Widmer say
ing, win you hold 1t a minute,
Miss o'Reilly7"
She said. "Sure, Larry, but
please make II quick"
Let's 60 down to the drug store.
don't want TO talk here. It's about
Vance"
10 Be COntinueh