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Evening star., 1941-06-29
SimpIified Practice

The Joint approval by the Bureau
of Standards and the Office OF Pro-
duction Management of plan to
collaborate in bringing about the
elimination of unnecessary sizes and
varieties of manufactured products
constitutes an important step toward
increasing the output of war mate
rials. Donald M. Nelson, director of
purchases of o. P. NJ, has estimated
that defense production in the
United States could be expanded %
per cent or more through the simpll-
fication and standardization Of civil
ian goods, which are now placed on
the market in large range of sizes,
types and grades Every effort should
be made therefore, during the pres
ent emergency, to reduce unneceS-
sary varieties of these goods, par
ticularly those for which there is
little demand.
In 1917 and 1918 the War In
dustries Board initiated an effective
program of simpliflcation and stand
ardization. In 1921 the Bureau of
Standards set up division of simpli-
fed practice. During the past two
decades, American industry has
adopted one hundred and eighty
simplified practice recommendations,
each having for its objective the
elimination of unnecessary varieties.
The different types of blankets, for
example, have been reduced from
eight to eleven, and hospital
beds, once turned out in thirty-three
individual sizes, are now manufac-
tured in a single size.
In a recent circular letter, the
Evening star., 1941-06-29
GOLDEN CONDUCT
By the Right ReU James E. Freeman D. D. ILL., d. D. c. L.
Bishop of Washington.

man can tell how sudden a catastrophe
may oyerwhelm us and bury our glory
IN profound obScurity" Like words have
been spoken by other great American
leaders. Has our Nation grown to such
opulence and power that it can ignore
these solemn warnings? We eXalt the
great men who have guided the ship of
state and praise their matchless contri-
buttons, must We part company with
them in these days of our stern test
ing? Apart from what may be the poll
cies and ideals of other nations, America
has developed in the comparatively
brief period of her being tradition a
national way of life widely different
from that OF other nations. 1t has been
way that has yielded large results and
given her place Of proud distinction.
This way of life is expressed in state
papers and constitution. but more con-
trolling than these there has been
consciously recognized religious spirit
that has affected the progress Of the
Nation. Ignored by some, revered by
others. religion. expressed in many and
sometimes strange ways, has been the
chief factor in the development Of the
Republic It must continue to be.
The lessons of the present hour are
too weighty to be ignored. America
stands today in such strategic position
that, under God. she may exercise the
most vital influence upon the future of
Christian civilization throughout the
world LET lis believe that this DrOud
place may be hers, not because of her
wealth or power, but because She stands
before the world as nation with soul,
a nation that places its trust III God and
that seeks to do His will. This without
arrogance but with humility, if she is to
rise TO her supreme opportunity, mus
give her the coveted place for which We
believe God has designed her. These
days challenge the best in every citizen.
They demand new kind OF loyalty,
new brand of patriotism, a more cor
sistent practice Of the Golden Rule,
finer adherence to the way Of life given
by Jesus Christ. Our national IndC-
pendence Day recalls the heroiSms and
achievements Of TIE past. it is the un-
changing and abiding rangefnder that
points the way to a better and more
secure future.
Evening star., 1941-06-29
Saving Motor Fuel

Plans of the Districts Oil ConSer-
vation Committee for a voluntary
campaign to reduce gasoline con-
sumption in Washington deserves
the thoughtful consideration and CO.
operation of every citizen. If the
program is successful, saving Of
100000 gallons of motor fuel a
month will be effected, an amount
which is of vital Importance in the
national defense program. While
there is no shortage Of petroleum
products in the United States, there
is a shortage of transportation faCil-
tiles required to bring needed guam
titles of these products to the Eastern
seaboard.
But entirely aside from the ques-
tion of patriotic cooperation in de-
fenSe measures, there is the element
of personal thrift which should in
duce all drivers to welcome suggested
methods which will save them money
and provide more efficient service
from their automobiles. Other fac
tors are involved. such as safety,
which certainly will be fostered if
more motorists limit themselves to
the most economical speed. Better
driving methods and elimination Of
some noise would result from accept
ance of other suggestions of the
committee. And part of the problem
of congestion and downtown parking
would be met by an increased use
of public transportation.
Certainly, wholehearted co-opera-
ton in a voluntary campaign is pre-
ferable to a system of control en-
forced by rationing or by inconven-
lent restrictions and regulations.
Evening star., 1941-06-29
Sidewalks for Safety

There is considerable merit in a
suggestion now before Prince Georges
County officials that about twenty
miles of sidewalks be constructed as
a safety measure along heavily
travelled nearby Maryland highways.
Backed by various civic groups. the
proposal is before the Advisory Board
to the County Commissioners, some
members of which are known to
favor it.
Advocates of the plan point out
that there has been a mounting toll
of casualties in recent years due to
lack of provision for pedestrians
along highways. The citizens regard
highway stretches leading to schools
as particularly in need of safety side
walks. Specific recommendations be-
fore the Prince Georges Board in
Clude proposals to construct much
needed sidewalks along the Balti-
more boulevard in the vicinity of the
University of Maryland, Central ave-
nue. near the District of Columbia
line, Queens Chapel road and roads
leading to the Beltsville and Mary
land Park schools.
Those supporting the proposals be-
lieve that if few such sidewalks
are built they will attract widespread
attention and prove their value so
quickly that many others needed
throughout the State will be con-
Structed.
The Maryland Safety Council,
which is continually searching for
new safety ideas, should give careful
consideration to the Prince Georges
proposal The cooperation of the
council, along with that of the State
Roads Commission and county and
municipal authorities would expedite
the plan. The Advisory Board to
the Prince GEORGES County Commis-
sioners, created to recommend ways
of spending the proceeds of an $780,
600 public improvement bond issue,
may have trouble finding a more
worthy project.
Evening star., 1941-06-29

Another anniversary of our inde-
pendence approaches, and a notable
anniversary it is! The average Ameri-
can observes it indifferently or care
lesSly without much thought as to its
serious implications. AS matter of
fact, it is only another day in the calen-
dar to be observed for recreational pur-
poses without much reflection, and yet
in these critical days it has a deep sig
nlficance. 1t has a meaning and I'M
port that relates it to the most cher
ished privileges of life. 1t concerns the
most vital things of this generation and
the generations that are to follow.
All that it stands for is being chal-
lenged today and a contest is on to
determine whether the ideals it repre-
sents shall survive. Long ago, De Toe
queville, a critical student of i.merlcan
institutions wrote in memorable words
this sentence: mo philosophers stone
of a constitution can produce golden
conduct out of leaden instincts No leg
islative slight of hand can save the
people from themselves" The French
man contended that something other
than a document, however great, is
needed to preserve the ideals and insti-
tutions of a free people. BaSically
golden conduct is indispensable to
the security of people. This, he main
tanned, cannot issue from "leaden in
stinctS."
This admonition is made the more i'm
presslve by conditions that face the Re-
public today. Leaden instincts proceed
from care-free, selfish living. They are
generated by a habit of life unresponsIve
to Gods law, immune to the obligations
imposed by the ideal of life that con-
Germs mans relation to his fellows. The
fatherhood of God and the brother
hood of man are immutable principles
that govern all human relations. They
cannot be regarded separately. Our
time has witnessed the abrOgatlon OF
these basic principles, hence a world in
conflict, threatened with the breakup OF
its most cherished institutions.
The words of Daniel Webster are per-
tinent to present conditions. He said:
IF we abide by the principles taught in
the Bible. our country will go on pros
pering, but if We and our posterity ne
glect its instructions and authority, no
Evening star., 1941-06-29
Welcome Settlement

The decision of West Coast ma
chiniStS to return to work tomor-
row, after a strike which will have
tied up vitally important defense
work in eleven ShipyardS for fifty
days, will be welcomed as an i'm
portant turn for the better in the
national defense picture.
American Federation of Labor
machinists, numbering 1900 men,
voted e-to-one Thursday in favor
of returning to work, and some 600
Congress of Industrial Organiza-
tions strikers ratified a conditional
back to-Work proposal Friday.
This action, coming after the
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Company
had signified its willingness to ac-
cept a National Defense Mediation
Board proposal for a closed shop,
leaves unsettled union demands for
wages and overtime pay provisions in
excess of those embodied in master
contract negotiated by the A. F. of l..
Metal Trades Council and the major
Pacific Coast ShipyardS, These queS-
tionS will be left for future negotia-
tions, but a renewal of the walkout
is not anticipated.
This strike has proved to be an
exceptionally troublesome one. From
the outset it has been branded as an
outlaw strike by the A F. Of L. leader
ship, and every effort was made to
induce the men to return to work.
The appeals of responsible leaders
fell on deaf ears, however, all OF the
evidence indicating that the A. r. OF
L. strikers preferred to be guided by
the recommendations Of two local
business leaders, Z. F. Dillon and
Harry Hook. These men appeared
here before the special Senate COM
mittee investigating defense strikes,
and upon their return to San Fran
cisco Mr.. Dillon told the strikers that
he and Mr.. Hook had received
brutal treatment" at the hands OF
the committee.
The fiVe-to-one decision to call OIL
the strike was reached by the A. F.
of L. machinistS after they had
listened to an urgent appeal from
E. c. DAWSON, general secretary
treasurer of the A. F. OF L. Interna-
tional Association Of MaChinlStS. 1t
is significant that Mr.. Dillon and Mr..
Hook opposed the back-to-work
movement to the end. and after the
decisive vote had been recorded Mr..
Dillon commented that he believed
the machinists we're victims of the
hysteria that is predominant today"
In the light Of what that state
ment implies as to the caliber OF the
local strike leadership, Mr.. Dawson
may we'll be congratulated for his
success in persuading the machlnlStS
that their interests as we'll as those OF
the country would best be served by
going back to work
Evening star., 1941-06-29
A Futile Effort

Recent attempts by pro-Fascist
groups in Argentina to popularize
Juan Manuel de Rosas, who ruled
that country in truly tyrannlcal
fashion a century ago, have met with
a failure, which augurs well for the
cause of democracy in this Southern
neighbor.
Rosas, who governed Argentina
from 1885 to 1852, maintained his
authority by a system of terrorism
reminiscent of the worst features OF
the Gestapo or the Ogpu. Despite
his terroristic methods, however,
Argentine intellectuals of the period
carried on a determined resistance,
and it was from their ranks that
such national heroes as Sarmlento
and Mitre emerged.
During the recent Argentine
Chamber debate of charges that GER
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tain highly-p1aced army officers
harbored pro-Nazi sentiments, one
Deputy attempted to defend Rosas
and his methods on the ground that
the nineteenth century despot was
promoter of national unity. This
effort was roundly hissed by the other
Deputies, leading to the conclusion
that the rank and file of the Argen-
tines have scant admiration for die
tators, be they on the Hitlerian or
ROSaS scale.
Evening star., 1941-06-29

War brings about strange results
Who in the world, a couple of years
ago, could picture John Bull smack
ing his lips over Wisconsin cheese
and asking for more? Yet it was just
as good then as it is now.
Evening star., 1941-06-29

A great memorial mound in Nippon
to Japan's Chinese war dead has a
background of an enormous pano-
rama showing sorrowing relatives
just how their menfolk periShed.
This will undoubtedly be tremen-
dous comfort to grieving and impe-
cunious widows and orphans.
Evening star., 1941-06-29

the girl whose boy friend Whacked
her over the head with an oar every
time she rose to the surface, and the
comment, "Margie was a fool to
come up? Well, every time the
railroads struggle a little into the
black, there stand the employees
ready to redden them up again.
Evening star., 1941-06-29

rolled outside and men of his congrega.
ton enlisted in the first German-Vir.
ginia regiment. The second son. Fred.
erick A., was the first Speaker of thu
National House of Representatives. The
third son, Ernest. was noted botanist
They all were ordained clergymen of
the lutheran Church.
Evening star., 1941-06-29

Some ships are launched on ripe
bananas, split open. The far less
expensive skin alone serves ade-
ouately for human launchings.
Evening star., 1941-06-29

=, 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 ana also the local news published nerein
All rights OF publication OF special dispatches
herein also reserved
Evening star., 1941-06-29

No books have been published In
Warsaw since its bombardment, says
a news item. Only few of its best
cellars survived.
Evening star., 1941-06-29
Lutviu Held Marked
for EARLY Conquest
By Frederic J. HdSkin.

Some military observers say that
among the first moves which Hitler's
forces Will endeavor to make in Russia
is to take the country piece-meal, and
that the first slice is likely to be Latvla,
one of the recent additions to Russian
territory.
Latvia. which was once a part OF
Russia, but separated as a result Of
the first World War and became an
independent republic November l8 1913,
was forced back into the Soviet Union
in 1910 and became an associated state
after Russia had occupied its chief
cities, charging that Latvia had violated
the spirit of a mutual-assistance pact
with the U. S. S r.
Within the same week that Latvla
was made one of the Soviet states,
LithuanIa. lying between Poland aid
Latvia, was also made a part Of Russia
and given, like Latvia. the status OF n
state. SO when an important part Of
Poland was taken over by the Nazis it
not only gave Germany more Shorelne
on the Baltic Sea, but IL made the
land-grabbing Nazis see that ultimately
to acquire LatVia and Lithuanla would
vastly increase Germanys sea COM
merCe and otherwise help her to acquire
many needed supplies But to do this
Russia al large would have to be at
tackled, and now that this is done,
Latvia seems certain Of being an area
destined for early seizure It would re-
store to Germany territory which IL
held in the middle ages
There is reason why Hitler is anxious
to acquire Latvia. The territory pro-
duces large quantities of dairy products
and is somewhat comparable TO Min
nesOta. Latvia also raises much live.
stock, principally hogs With its some
25,000 square miles OF area and about
5000 square miles of lakes it is a largs
dairy farming area and its products
would go long way toward helping II
keep Germanys cupboard from becom-
ing bare
Evening star., 1941-06-29
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Evening star., 1941-06-29
Bicycle
Clubs

try. The principal event of the week
will be the bicycle meet at Hagerstown
and Washington wheelmen are
looking forward to that event with much
interest. Much enthusiasm is being
manifested among the clubs and every
effort is being made to get out large
representation
Evening star., 1941-06-29

impending Federal prosec tion
against those responsible for the disas-
trous Keystone Bank failure in Phila-
delphia was announced by The Star on
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-26
MEET Dear Arabella."

NJ Eel Lear Araoeiia.
Ava In the surrounding col.
umns on this page, the charms
and attractions of this young lady
are listed in the first OF the
WEEKLY SONG HITS Sc
lected by Americas ace bandlead-
ers for readers of this newspaper.
The publication Of this song
today marks the first time that
Dear Arabella" has been presented
to the public in any form.
But its sponsor, Maestro Glenn
Miller, predicts that Arabella and
her lovelorn boy friend will be-
come increasingly familiar to ad-
mirers of popular music as the
weeks glide by.
Already Miller and his orches-
ira have made a recording of the
song, a sure sign that it is destined
for popularity, and its bouncy
strains will soon be pouring from
radios throughout the country.
The song and its premiere pub
LEGATION inaugurates one of the
most distinctive entertainment fca-
lures ever offered by a newspaper
An original, hitherto unpublished
song complete with piano arrange
ment and full lyrics.
1t was chosen by Glenn Miller
as his contribution to the WEEK
LY SONG HIT series after the
maestro had auditioned dozens of
other selections.
In succeeding weeks. other fam
Gus bandleaders will sponsor tunes
which they have selected as
WEEKLY SONG HIT candi-
dates.
All of them cherish high hopes
that the songs of their choice will
ultimately attain Hit Parade status
and popularity with the music
loving public.
Dear Arabella" was written by
two young songwriters who re-
Gently joined forces as composers
Stanley Joseloff and Sidney
Lippman.
The song, as can be readily
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-26

discerned from its lyrics. has
topical significance, what with
100000 selectees in training
camps scattered throughout the
nation.
A war produces many repercus-
sions, and one of them is the
number of songs inspired by the
conflict.
Just a. the first World War
spawned "Till We Meet Again"
Keep the Home Fires Burning"
and e"Over There" the second
European War may well produce
songs of equal stature.
Dear Arabella" is different,
however, from the usual run of
war" songs, in that it captures
an emotion peculiar 10 the United
States at this time--,the longing of
a draftee for the girl he left
behind him.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-26

II has a pleasing, swingy rhythm,
a catchy melody, and smart and
punchy lyrics.
Before the series Is ended, bal
lads, swing songs, and romantic
numbers will be presented as
WEEKLY SONG HITS.
News of the series, and about
the principals and the songs they
have selected, will be printed daily
in this newspaper. @
Read it every day for further
details of the WEEKLY SONG
HIT SERIES,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-09-18
PAUL ALBURY in
RACE FOR MAYOR
TELLS OF PROGRAM HE HAS
IN MIND FOR BETTER
MENT OF CITY

Paul Albury, native Key West
er and successful operator of a
retail grocery store here, today
announced his candidacy for
mayor.
.Albury, who said he has worked
out a program for putting Key
West on its feet financially, de-
clared an important plank in his
platform viii be the promotion of
the CITY as a tourist resort
Not enough is being done to
bring tourists here Albury said
When the defense work is over,
we are going to be left holding the
bag unless we work out real
program for future prosperity.
AIbury served two terms on the
city council, in 1922, and again
in 1887 He was president of
the council in the latter term
During his first term in the
council, in 1919, the candidate
sponsored one of the first attempts
to bring water to Key West
Later, in 1927, he sponsored city
operation of the scavenger serv-
ice, move which he estimates
saved the municipality $4,000 in
the one year II was tried
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-09-18
Roosevelt Asks Congress For
Additional LendIeaSe Funds
tny Associated Press,


WASHINGTON. Sept. Is. -
President Roosevelt today asked
congress for an additional $780,
100000 in lend-iease funds to be
spent between now and June,
1913.
The President, estimating that
about one billion dollars of the
appropriation would 60 for agri-
cultural products. asked authority
to spend the money for the aid of
any nation taking part in the
war against Hitlerisn.
AT the same time, the PreSideEs
urged congress to grant authority
for the purchase of 100000. 600
in agricultural products from Rus
STA. The purchases, he said. would
aid this country in piling up inl-
portant sotres, and would give
Russia additional dollar credits
for purchases in this country.
Revealing for the first time the
scope of American aid to the
Soviet Union, Secretary of the
Treasury Henry L. Morganthan
said the treasury last month fur
nished Russia with $l0,000,0o0
treasury advance for war pur-
chase here.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-09-18

reached our farthest point east
Several hours ago we took off
from our floating air base some
where off the coast of the AmeTi-
can side of the North Atlantic
We're about opposite the south
ern tip Of Greenland and its time
to back track
Station men In the b1istsrs;
keep sharp lookout.
It's the voice Of the flight
commander though fhs planes
phone system. Gunners move
along the runway AFT. take OBJ
servation posts ia the big win
dowed area near the tail.
The navigation officer forward
awaits order. He's got a lo1 Of
fast work to DO. The commander
speaks:
Chart the course miIes
on either side of our outbound
course Give US turn az
specified intervals.
The navigator bends over his
big table. III a minute or two he
passes tiny strip Of paper to the
commander. II says, Two-three-
zero-ms. That's our magnetic
compass course for the moment.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-09-18
Chinese And Japanese Pledge
Continued Fight For Victory
my Associated s,re..l

NEW YORK, Sept Chinese
and Japanese leaders today pledg-
ed themselves to a continued
struggle for victory as the Jap
anese observed the tenth anniver-
sary of their invasion of Man
churia.
Chang -Chek, China's gem
eralissimo. pledged that his coun-
tryInen would continue to fight
until the last japanese is driven
from China soil.
Authorized japanese spokes-
men observed the day with the
comment that their country
would pursue the China in
cident'' to victory in spite of the
opposition of other nations.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-09-18

URGING HOMES
REGISTRATION

You can help your Govern
ment's defense program.
Our defense workers must
have places TO live. If you
have a spare room or apart
ment, Telephone the Homes
Registration Office at $50
and list the space you have
available. Or. if you hap
pen to be In the vicinity. you
can HELM by dropping into
the office In person AT La
Ccncha Hotel. where COM
petent clerks win list your
available quarters.
BY doing so. you will be
helping our Government to
become the arsenal Of De-
mocracY". of which PTesi-
dent Roosevelt spoke.
Don't forget. the telephone
number is $50 and the adj
dress of your local Homes
Registration Office is La
Concha Hotel.