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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-17
XxTHETHER the peoples
w faith in God is ex-

lItNNNu III Ad liiOltN
or Protestant or Jewish ritual
il not the matter of the most
fundamental Importance.
The essential thing is that
il exists and-in any country
that il truly free-muSt have
ttrr right ~ CYPRESS itself ac-
cording to conviction and
with freedom and tolerance.
Archbishop Cantwell, there
fore, in his mission To Mexico
represented all of us-Catho-
lies, PrOtestants, Jews, and
GentiIes - who believe i'm
liberty and tolerance.
He was an ambassador of
good will from the religiously
minded people of the United
States 10 those staunch and
sturdy religious people of
Mexico who have maintained
their faith throughout all
their trials and have come
triumphant through every
test of their devotion to the
eventual recognition of their
rights as a free people.
The heartfelt good wishes
OF all Americans, therefore,
went with Archbishop Cant
well on his mission, and the
friendliness with which his
gracious visit was received is
amply shown in the following
editorial article which lately
appeared in the newspaper,
FL Excelsior-one of the most
powerful and influential pub
locations of Mexico:
THE SYMBOL OF
CIVILIZATION
II Is not so long ago that we in
Mexico were passing through a
period of anti-clericalism, which
exhibited us before the civilized
world rs = people still subject 10
spasms of false ideologies.
When in every other equally civ
iliLed nation official and social
token of respect for all beliefs
were given, here persecution
lacking common sense was un-
leashed, instigated by the radical
ism of officials, who by their acts
and attitudes sought TO make
themselves important In tn Q
sphere of cheap politics.
At the bottom of this bloody
persecution lay the desire Ia
wound and injure those whom the
men in temporary power consid-
lefeu enemies, ana whom they de
nOunced as standing in the way OF
progress.
The turmoil of passions Of the
moment lent itself 10 violence. and
more than one government officia
carried with him to his offic,
fierce anti-Catholic fanaticism
The Mexican people have not for
gotten, nor will they ever forget
the crimes committed by some II
brief authority melted nv the hos
tile attitude of their superiors.
II would seem as II they wcr,
trying To wrench from the soul o
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-17
DAUGHTER VISITS

With him was his daughter,
Anna Roosevelt Boettiger and her
publisher husband, John Boetuger.
making their first visit east from
Seattle since last Marchs in
augural ceremonies
Crown Princess Martha Of Nor
way, a frequent visitor AT the
Roosevelt Hyde Park home, also
made The -Meek=end- tr4p-a--e . ~
lend lease generalissimo Harry
Hopkins.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-17
2WardenS
OF ; Fail:
Lose Jobs
Time. star Correspondent

LANSING, oct. 17.-Of Michi-
gan's three prison wardens. two
failed to pass civil service exam
10 retain their Jobs and
consequently must be replaced, il
was announced today by Civil
Service Director Thomas j. VIII
son of Marquette and Warren J
examinations.
Warden Harry II. Jackson Of
jackson prison placed among the
first three of the 81 applicants
and incumbentS who took the
complete examination, and con-
sequently will remain at Jackson
said Wilson.
But Wardens Simon r. Ander-
son of Marquette and Warren j.
Dodge of the Ionia reformatory,
while passing the examinations
did not place high enough to con.
tinue in office, and so will be dis
placed, Wilson declared.
4 NEW CANDIDATES
The four new candidates for the
the two jobs. in the order in
which they finished in the exam
nations. were
Hilmer Gellein. director Of cor
rectons under former Gov. Frank
Murphy; Probation Director Ralph
II. Ferris; DR., Wellington b
Huntley, Jackson prison psychia-
trist, and parole commission mem
Der Gerald Bush OF Grand Ledge
DEPUTY ALSO FAILS
The corrections comm : 8 q n
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-17
CoNFERs WITH AIDES

Shortly before leaving the
national capital. Mr. Roosevelt
conferred for two hours with Hull,
Secretary of War Sumson, Secre-
tary Of the Navy Knox. Gen.
George c. Marshall, army chief of
staff. Admiral Harold r. Stark,
chief Of naval operations. and
lend lease generalissimo Harry
Hopkins.
Provided some imm ediatrI
.nare-up does not force a hurrie
return to the White House, the
Chief Executive planned to spend
A long weekend at his Hudson
Valley estate.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-17
Kedrny in U.S..
Defense Zone,
Roosevelt Says
Be Firm With Japan,
He Tells Hull, Then
Goes TO Hyde Park
BY GEORGE DURNO
Init News service stan Correspondent

HYDE PARK, n. Y, oct. II
The United states destroyer
Kearny was torpedoed in waters
that are clearly within the Amer
lean defense zone. President Roose-
welt declared today shortly after
receipt of word of this latest naval
engagement involving a United
States warship.
init News service stan Correspondent
HYDE PARK. n. Y, oct. IL
As showdown with Japan over
policy i'm the Far East appeared
imminent President Roosevelt re-
turned to his Hyde Park. n. Y,
home for the weekend after
having apparently instructed
Secretary of State Hull To adopt
a firm and unrelenting attitude in
future dealings with Toxic.
a private telephone wire TO
Washington kept itrt-- President
abreast of the delicate situation
which is shaping up into an ugly
Pacific crisis.
Evening star., 1941-07-25
Army Poruchutists

That the Army will have no diff
Guilty in manning its new parachute
units, even if their number is later
increased, is indicated in the
War Department announcement that
s,s73 officers and enlisted men have
volunteered for parachute troop
duty-more than twice the number
ut present needed. Two battalions
are now in training at Fort Benning.
Georgia, and two more will be organ
lied this fall. These four units will
require 1900 jumpers. Because of
the hazards, assignment to para
chute battalions is open only to un-
married volunteers, and before ac-
ceptance these must pass rigorous
physical examinations. Despite these
restrictions there have been plenty
of qualified candidates.
With the development of the air.
plane as a major military weapon,
the parachutist has emerged as one
of the specialists essential to a mod
ern army. In the Nazi conquest of
Crete parachutists achieved their
most spectacular feat of the
present war. They have been widely
Evening star., 1941-07-25

used elsewhere. The German Army
has large corps of air infantry, and
devotes particular care to their
training. The Russians, pioneers in
the technique of dropping soldiers
from the skies, have also been train
ing parachutists for many years.
Keeping abreast of the times, and
in preparation for a future blitz-
krieg on the continent against
Hitler'S war machine, the British,
too, are reported to have organized
special parachute units.
In the light of the lessons of the
European war, the Army has done
we'll, therefore, to establish para
chute battalionS and take steps to
train 1,500 officers and men in this
highly specialized branch of military
science. For the time may come
when they will be needed in protec-
ton of the Nations vital interests.
The organization of these units will
be welcomed as another important
move toward strengthening our
defense,
Evening star., 1941-07-25
THIS AND THAT
By Charles Z. TracetoeH.

These beautiful birds prefer to feed
from the ground. The feeding station,
which Is small, with roof, is not ex-
actly suited to such large birds.
Usually just one dove at a time tries it..
Upon one occasion two of them fed
at the same time. A few sparrows tried
to wedge their way in, but found the
going rather hard.
The doves tolerate other birds very
we'll, all except the jays, which they do
not like and invariable chase out.
1t is interesting to watch the dove get
into the feeding shelf
1t alights on the roof, then slides down
1t and turns around in the air. This
maneuver is cleanly executed. without
lost time or fluttering The dove then
walks in across the bed of seed, and
settles down.
This settling down process is an inter-
esting one
The bird simply bends its legs. These
are so short that the movement brings
the stomach, or keel of the bird, to the
level of the seed.
She appears to be seated as she eats.
AS far as we know, no other bird as
sumes this exact attitude when eating
1t is easy for the dove, owing to the
shortness Of her legs.
Several towhees and their young at a
feeder must make a most interesting
sight.
We have never had anything but the
male towhee come to the dining room
feeding station, although we since have
seen the female, as we'll as two young
sters in the yard. The latter are color
less, as compared with the brilliant male,
and the colorful mother bird She is
by no means as bright as the male, but
much more so than the youngsters.
A thrasher is another bird which does
not come to the windowbox feeder.
Occasionally, one will be seen eating
at the feeding station on the ground be-
meath the maple tree.
Thrushes are fruit and insect eating
birds. Hard seeds do not appeal to
them.
Our correspondents idea of Using ap-
pie, banana, peach and berries is TO be
commended. There is a great field fol-
experiment here.
We recently tried bowl of cherries
to have them spurned by all Of the song
sters in the yard. One explanation OF
this failure was the fact that there were
so many cherries on trees in the neigh.
borhood Birds prefer to eat them that
way.
Canteloupe and watermelon might bs
tried We mean the meat. not the seeds
The latter are often saved for the birds
and many of them eaten. The fruit ought
to prove interesting to several species
This column would welcome tre &C.
counts of other readers as to their ex-
perience with wood thrushes at feeding
stations.
Evening star., 1941-07-25
Arqentinu Cleans House

Hard on the heels of Bolivia's firm
handling of Nazi subversive activ-
tiles comes similar drastic action in
Argentina. This took the form Of
series of raids upon reputedly pro-
Nazi organizations housed in the
imposing German Bank Building,
where the German Embassy also has
its chancery.
The raids were headed by Deputy
Raul Taborda, chairman of a con-
gressional committee investigating
anti-Argentine activities. This Ar
gentine ''Dies Committee" having
unearthed much damaging evidence,
was spurred to action by information
that the German Embassy intended
to rent the premises to be raided,
which would have covered them with
diplomatic immunity.
Senor Taborda seems to be a man
of spirit and decision. Previously
blocked in his efforts by an opinion
of the executive branch of govern
ment that the suspected premises
could not be entered by his commit
tee without court warrant, he had
the matter brought before the House
of Deputies. Then, when the House
was actually debating the issue, he
gathered a force of special police
men and made the raids. Mean
while, the House upheld his right so
to do.
The net results of the raids are the
arrest of fifteen persons and seizure
of several truckloads of records and
documents from the suspected organ
lzation's headquarters. What these
Evening star., 1941-07-25
CHEVY CHASE, Md.

Dear Sir:
Il have just finished reading your
column in tonight's Star, and as you
say you never have seen the female
towhee at a feeding station. 7 hereby
and see several pairs, and also numerous
babies who all come to my dining room
window tray.
They are so tame can lean on the
window sill with my face cnly few
inches from them. The babies are espe-
cially tame. For the past few weeks,
since the youngsters arrived, there is
hardly any time through the day that
there are not one or more eating together.
They seem to have a way of keep
ing the tray to themselves without any
fuss with the other birds too.
THE nuthatch seems to actually sneak
in and grab a peanut and scoot Also
the titmice and other birds.
Have you ever known turtle doves
or thrushes to come to window tray2
They come to mine, which greatly
surprised me.
my family consumes about 5 pounds
OF sunflower seed, pounds of wildbird
seed, pounds of Seedless raisins, and
pounds of the tiny Spanish peanuts, be-
sides pieces of apple, banana, peach, and
berries a month.
Il haven't any squirrels, but have one
lone chipmunk. At least I never have
seen but one.
am a comparative shut-in and the
birds are great source of enjoyment
After what you have written about
the scarcity of towhees, certainly feel
very much elated to have so many.
Your articles in The Star are most
interesting and helpful.
VERY sincerely, w. NJ p"
We have never seen a wood thrush at
feeding station, and have never
thought one would come, but are will
ing to believe our correspondent.
Certainly there would be no finer
songster to have at window.
The thrush is not only a wonderful
singer, but also has q mild manner
which sets him OF from most birds. We
have tried to explain it by calling him
4 gentleman, in the best sense, and her
q gentlewoman
There are few birds which impress one
in exactly this same way. For instance,
an observer might admire Jenny Wren
very much, but would never in the
world think of her as q gentlewoman. n.
There is something so exquisite, how
ever. in the way the lady thrush hops
around, that it is an easy. and. We be-
lieve, accurate compliment to call her so.
.
Turtle doves recently have come to
an elevated feeding station at our din
ing room window, as told here.
This is the first time in six years that
any of the doves. of which we nave al
ways had two or more, have come to
the window.
Evening star., 1941-07-25

papers will reveal remains to be seen.
1t is rumored that the most incrimi-
mating documents had been removed
from the files in anticipation Of an
impending raid.
Nevertheless, the Taborda Com
mittee is said to have plenty of in
eliminating evidence from other
sources. For many months reports
of pro-Nazi activities have been
coming in, showing the existence OF
deposits of arms and semi-military
organizations, especially in the
northern departments significantly
near the heavy German centers OF
Southern Brazil. Furthermore, such
pro- German activities are not new.
Even before the war, in the spring
of 1889, the Argentine branch of the
Nazi party had made itself so OBJ
jectionable that it was formally dis
solved by presidential decree, though
it seemingly has continued to func-
ton under various DISCUSSES ever
since.
The determined action of the
Argentine Legislature is welcome
proof that this important country of
South America is awake to the
dangers of Axis penetration and Is
determined to safeguard itself. The
Argentine people have long since de-
veloped a strong patriotism and
sense of national unity. If this ma
tionaliSm seems at times isolation
ist," that should not be interpreted
as sympathy for the Berlin Rome
Axis. The overwhelming majority of
Argentines are quick to resent the
slightest move against their national
integrity. When the facts are clearly
exposed, they can be trusted to act
with the vigor and promptness which
Senior Taborda and his colleagues
have just displayed.
Evening star., 1941-07-25
The Weuthervune

GrandSir's old barn is empty OF hay
There is only chat in the floor
cracks today,
And the shingles hare curled in the
sun and the rain,
But the brave little gilded horse
10edtherudne
Stands Sturdily yet in his hioh roof
stall,
Waiting to prance when the pind
gods call;
The 10eatherpane horse had neper d
name,
Yet he was ready, when Grandsir
came,
To point out the way the wind was
bloUing,
So Grnndsir Was DiSe and weather-
knoptno,
And he planted and hayed If the
little horse sped
TotDdrd the right compass point
When the mind gods led:
And the farm crops proSpered, for
GrandStr kneD
That the bright little horse uas
truSty and true;
NoD the grass orotDs tall, and the
grass turns Sere,
On the dream-held meadow space
year BY year,
Yet the small, truSty horse on tho
saooing barn roof
Points the Way OF the mind With q
rdltant hoof.
JESSIE M. DOWLN
Evening star., 1941-07-25
Wants to Know About Popularity
OF Proposal to Lengthen Service.

To the Editor OF The Star
A news commentator says that Con-
greSs does not wish to take responsibility
for any decision as to keeping the
"selectees" in service longer than the
YEAR for which they were drafted; that,
therefore, it would like to have the
President take the initiative in the
matter.
And why don't these duly-elected rep
resentatives OF the people wish to take
this responsibility? Is it not because
they know it would be directly against
the will Of the people? Is it not be-
cause they know that selective service
was sold" to them and to the people
rs q sort of glorified physical training
or conditioning and not for the purpose
OF building an army for war?
There is no justifiable reason for hold
ing these boys beyond the term originally
specified. MOTHER.
Evening star., 1941-07-25
Letters to the Editor
Says Opinions Of Laymen"

Says Opinions Of Laymen
Are Not Competent Concerning War.
To th. Editor Of The Star:
A few days ago I read a statement
signed by Emily Greene Balch, honor
ary international president, Women's
International League for Peace and
Freedom.
I am sorely puzzled to understand
how this lady can head an organization
with such an imposing name and yet
not be able to realize that the opinions
of the masses of American citizens in
the matter of a war referendum, as
proposed by her, are worth no more
than the opinions Of an equal number
of primary children.
She states, in effect, that to abide by
the results of such a referendum is the
American way" She is utterly mis-
taken, for the American way" as de-
manded by the most intelligent Ameri-
can citizens is that highly specialized
matters be handled by highly trained
specialists. Medical affairs are decided
by physicians, legal matters are decided
by lawyers and matters as intricate as
national defense must be decided by
trained and experienced military ex-
perts. who, imagine, do not wish to
be hampered by the opinions of lay
men.
II I am wrong, We may as we'll put
up the shutters at West Point, An
napolis and the War College
EDWARD M. SYPHAX.
Evening star., 1941-07-25
Name

@. What was the last play In which
Eleanora Duse appeared?-F. T. Z.
A. Her final performance was at the
Metropolitan Opera House In New York
in 1bsen's Lady From the Sea"
@. When was Illuminating gas first
used in Washington, D. C.?-B. L. r.
A. 1t was first used in the United
States Capitol in 1847.
@. How much does a Greyhound bus
weigh?-R. z. M.
A. The average weight Of Greyhound
bus Is $4,000 pounds, or tons.
Q. Who invented the park-o-meter7
It. L. H.
A. This device was invented by Carl
c. Magee, prominent newspaper editor,
who Is now president Of the company
which manufactures the parking meters
Q. Why is the term white elephant"
used to mean something Improbable?
F. B.. M.
A. The allusion is to the white ele-
phants formerly presented by the King
Of Siam to courtiers he wished to ruin.
@. When did the Graf Zeppelin bring
gorilla to this country?-A. D. S.
A. On August T. 1929 the Graf Yep
pelin landed at Lakehurst, N. j.. with
a baby gorilla and young chimpanzee
on board
@. Please give the derivation OF the
word carat-M J. B.
A. 1t is derived from the Arabic word
qlrat, meaning a bean or seed. In
ancient times the seeds Of the coral and
carob trees were used as weights for
precious stones, which were described
as being of so many beans weight or
"qirats"
Evening star., 1941-07-25

Asks How Mr.. Lindbergh
Can Expect Justice" From President.
70 the Editor Of The Star:
Conceding that Charles A. Lindbergh
is correct in the statements made In his
recent letter to President Roosevelt, and
certainly no fair-minded person will at
tempt to say otherwise, how can he
expect to get justice from that source.
when Mr.. Ickes is merely one of the
loud-speakers through which the admin
istration indulges in its favorite pastime
of calling names to any one who dares
to entertain views differing with 1t.
no matter what the subject may bef
w. H. SHIELDS.
Evening star., 1941-07-25
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. Hdsktn.

A reader can get the nnsUer to uny
question Of fact by t0rtttnp The Epe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. HoSkin, director, Washington,
D. c. Please inclose stamp for reply.
@. Do most natives of Iceland make
their living by fishing?-M. B. H.
A. The fshihg industry provides
livelihood for more than one-fifth Of
the country's 10000 population.
@. To whom did Hitler dictate "Mein
Kampf.-P. j. B.
A. Hitler dictated the book to Rudolf
Hess when they were in Landsberg
Prison.
@. In what part OF the country is the
sumed7-W T. A.
A. The Northeastern States Of New
York. PENNSYLVANIA. Massachusetts,,
Rhode Island, Vermont and Connecticut
drink nearly twice as much tea as peo-
pie in other sections of the country.
Q. What is Mootovs real name?-
VIII.
A. 1t is Scriabine. He assumed the
name Molotov, meaning hammer, when
he joined the Bolsheviks in 1906.
@. Does the Army use many ultra
modern devices for saving time in its
kitchenS?-C. S. l..
A. Practically all the modern labor
saving devices may now be found in
Army mess halls. The kitchen police
now press button to start the electric
potato peeler, the dishwasher, electric
toasters. electric dough mixers, meat
choppers, meat slicers and food cutters.
Handwriting of dough for biscuits, pies
and cakes is out in many posts.
c. What are the corporal works of
mercy?-J. c.
A. They are as follows: To feed the
hungry, to give drink to the thirsty,
to clothe the naked to ransom the cap
tive, 10 harbor the harborless. to visit
the sick and to bury the dead.
@. Why are the Brooklyn Dodgers
so called?-H. A. r.
A. Originally the name was used by
New York baseball writer's of the 1906
1t was then custom of New Workers to
refer to residents of Brooklyn as trolley
dodgers, the equivalent of jay-walkers
Who lodged streetcars.
Evening star., 1941-07-25
Cites Alleged Breach Of Faith"
In Extension Of Service Term.

To the Editor Of The Star:
At the time of passage of the Selective
Service Act, the assertion that the draft
was for one year was stressed by the
administration and press, The Star in
cluded; and the stressing now of the
Joker" In the bill, by the administra-
ton and press. The Stars editorials to
the contrary Notwithstanding, constitutes
. gross breach OF faith, and must be
- eonGtdefed E.C.e.
Evening star., 1941-07-25
Objects to Proposal
For Daylight Saving.
~ RS;tor ~ Th. a@ar.

To the EDITOR OF Inc Stat.
Defense needs must be served and
personal comforts denied for the COM
mon good in an emergency, but many
of the arguments advanced for the
adoption of daylight losing time are
absurd.
Just be logical. The first requisite
for good days work is good nights
sleep. In this hot, humid city, do you
get it? Do you 60 to your room, small
apartment or dwelling with the inten-
ton OF obtaining some early "shuteye,"
only to find the said domicile like an
oven7 This requires you to sit outside
until the advent of the small hours
brings relief by the gradual lowering OF
the temperature of the house As the
walls cool.
After getting = few hours OF needed
rest it is time to arise for the days
activities just when your residence has
reached its best condition for cool, re-
frestfing sleep. So you HE yourself to
work through the dank humidity, half
asleep, grumbling and sour against the
whole world.
Do you doubt this? Look around you
on hot night or the following morning
and observe. Why do people with homes
sleep in the public parks?
With daylight saving time this situa-
ton would be aggravated. Your dwell
ings will cool OF later. You will have
to arise when the conditions are most
congenial to rest.
The idea Of . whole Nation kidding
itself by showing the hands Of the clock
around Is ludicrous
GEORGE s. YATES.