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Evening star., 1941-09-20
Shift in Sentiment

There are increasing indications OF
shift in isolationist sentiment in
Congress. Signs of Schism in the
heretofore closely knit ranks of the
So called anti = interventioniSt bloc
have been noted by many astute
observers, especially since the unpro-
voked attack on the American de-
stroyer Greer by German submarine.
The recent controversial speech by
Charles A. Lindbergh at Des MoineS
did not contribute to isolationist
harmony. And with our Navy COM
mitted to the announced policy of
"all-out" protection for the bridge
of ships carrying lease-lend aid to
Britain-a policy from which there
can be no turning back-it has be-
come abundantly evident that public
opinion is overwhelmingly on the
side of the administration in Its
forceful stand against Nazi piracy"
The unequivocal Endorsement by the
American Legion of the present
course of our foreign policy is re-
f1ection of the realistic trend of
popular thinking today. Many of our
legislators are said to have sensed
this trend during their recent recess
trips home. There has been rising
demand for -partiSanShip of the
brand preached and practiced by
Wendell Willkie and other far-Sight-
ed Republicans.
Senator Capper of Kansas pulled
away from his iSolationiSt colleagues
this week and now another Repub-
lican MidweStern legislator, Repre-
sentative DirkSen of Illinois, has
announced his detection from the
oppositionist group. Mr.. Dirksen voted
against repeal of the arms embargo,
against the Selective Service Act and
against the lease-lend program. He
was on the losing side, but he Is not
bitter, nor vindictive. Facing the
facts squarely, he told the House that
to disavow or oppose the freedom of
the seas" policy now being reinforced
by naval patrol action could only
weaken the Presidents position, i'm
pair our prestige and imperil the
Nation" Mr. Dirksen enunciated a
six-point creed, the principles OF
which are we'll worth reciting here:
First, declare a moratorium on hate;
second, let there be fair, candid and
temperate" criticism of mistakes
hindering national defense; third,
commend the administration for its
cautious and delicate" handling Of
the Pacific crisis; fourth, implement
fully the aid-to-Britain program;
fifth, submerge partisanship and en-
courage efforts of the President to
keep America out of war, and, sixth,
support the patrol and convoy pro-
gram with a unity that will impress
the world.
Significantly, these statesmanlike
sentiments were applauded as loudly
by the Republicans as by the Demo-
Gratis on the floor of the House. Per-
haps the announcements by Senator
Capper and Representative Dirksen
represent more than an appeal to
reason in an hour of great national
crisis. 1t may well be that they
herald general collapse of the iso-
lationist front on Capitol Hill.
Evening star., 1941-09-20
Comments on Presidents Articles
Reviving Controversy on Supreme Cour

To the Editor of The Star:
AS one reads President Roosevelt's
recent articles on his Court fight" a
fight which he lost, but whose objectives
subsequently were attained through the
operation of natural processes, one can
not help wondering why he wants to
resurrect that old controversy at all, and
especially at this particular date. Can
he find nothing more important to do in
these hectic times, when unity is being
called for, then stirring up an old fight?
1t has been explained that these ar
ticles are to serve as an introduction
to the collection of his state papers"
which are to be housed in the special
library at Hyde Park. In other words,
Evening star., 1941-09-20

the river, these improvements logi-
cally should be financed by the Fed
eral Government. When emergency
funds become available and the plan
ming commissions study has been
completed, little further delay should
be encountered in getting the projects
into concrete form.
Evening star., 1941-09-20
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the tDriter, although the use OF
q pSeudonynp for publication is
permissible. The Star reSerUes
the right to edit all letters 1Dith
q UietD to condensation.
Evening star., 1941-09-20

Ger says, all the reports which reach
him show crops which, compared to
those of the last decade, can be consid-
cred prolific. The worst conditions OF
heat and drought encountered during
the growing season would have been
considered godsends during most Of this
period.
Evening star., 1941-09-20

No one in his right mind can
quarrel with the defense" ideal. but
if another special stamp issue is to
commemorate this policy, please let
us have something easier to tell
which way is up and which is down.
Evening star., 1941-09-20

Britain is not familiar with the
word "copperhead," but Britons will
probably invent an equivalent name
for a member of Parliament who calls
Winston Churchill a "blackguard" to
Ais faca.
Evening star., 1941-09-20

Needlework-With the opening
of the fall season, church and
school sewing units will be form
ing. Our booklet on needleWork
describes the fundamental opera
tions of simple sewing, knitting,
crocheting, embroidery and deco
rative sewing. Many illustrations
are included to make the direc-
tions clear. Nearly every welfare
group has its sewing unit. To Sc
cure your copy Of this practical
publication inclose 10 cents in coin,
wrapped in this clipping, and mail
to The Star Information Bureau.
Name
Address
Evening star., 1941-09-20

at time when defense production ad-
mittedly is not half what it ought to be,
when this production is being delayed
by strikes which were in large measure
engendered and encouraged by New Deal
policies and politics, Mr.. Roosevelt can
take time out to engage in activities di-
rected toward purposes of sef-glorifica-
ton.
The President complains that the
justices Of the Supreme Court had been
basing their decisions, not on the Con-
stitution, but on their personal views of
social and economic questions. Yet he
virtually admits that he wanted them to
base these decisions on his own social
and economic views, that his own ap-
pointees have been doing that, in fact
were appointed for that very purpose.
And I wonder If the President is going
to include in his collection of state
papers" that letter which he wrote to
Representative Samuel B. Hill, during
consideration of the Guffey coal bill,
in which he urged members of Congress
not to permit doubts as to constitution
ality, however reasonable, to block the
suggested legislation?
EDW. WOLESENSKY.
Evening star., 1941-09-20

@. How many pairs of silk stockings do
American women purchase annually
&C. B.
A. Last year women bought $4,000 900
dozen pairs of full-fashioned silk or NY
lon stockings.
Evening star., 1941-09-20
Proposes Home for Jewish Refugees
Paid for by American Co-Religionists

To the Editor Of The Star:
I recommend the following plan as
means of spreading the costs of our aid
to Britain more equally:
Regardless Of the outcome of the war,
there are going to be millions of Jewish
refugees in Europe with no place to turn
to for . home. I suggest that Great
Britain put at the disposal of these un-
fortunates region in one Of her colonies
or dominions where they could build
nation of their own. A fair price could
be determined for this area, and the
amount then would be realized by q
voluntary tax to be paid periodically by
American Jews until the entire sum was
raised. This money would be turned
over to the United States Treasury to
at least partly offset the huge sums we
Americans are expending for aid to Great
britain. 4. JUDAH BOLDER.
Evening star., 1941-09-20

@. Are many criminals identified
through fingerprints2-L. Y. r.
A. In 1910 over 1000 were brought to
justice by this means.
Evening star., 1941-09-20
Protests Correcting Pedestrians
And Sparing Offending Motorists.

Protests CORRECTING FedeStrIdnS
And Sparing Offending Motorists.
To the Editor of The Star:
I see that another drive is under way
to reduce traffic fatalities in the District
of Columbia, and, as usual, the blame is
placed on the pedestrian.
Does it never occur to the Police De-
partment that the motorist is sometimes
at fault? What about the men and
women killed in the zones provided for
their safety? And what ever has been
done to provide adequate punishment
for drivers who occasionally in our courts
have been convicted of manslaughter?
How are reckless and drunken drivers
to be curbed in their unnecessary speed
ing if the blame is continually placed
on the pedestrian?
Seldom is there even word of warm
ing to the motorist, while columns are
continually given to the pedestrian who
fails to observe traffic signals
In the Capital of our Nation 1t seems
incredible that these unnecessary mur-
ders should be permitted to continue.
PEDESTRIAN.
Evening star., 1941-09-20

@. How long has Switzerland used q
white cross on red background for the
flag?-H. H.
A. The white cross on a red back
ground has been used as the national
emblem of Switzerland since 19l4.
@. What music is played in the motion
picture "Intermezzo"?-S. 2.
A. The musical compositions are al
follows: "Intermezzo," by Heinz Provost;
the Concerto in A Minor" by Grieg;
the Rustic of Spring" by Sinding, and
"Sonatina, Opus 49, No. q" by Beethoven.
Evening star., 1941-09-20
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. Hdsktn

A reader can get TIE ansUer to any
question OF fact by t0rtting The Eue-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred.
eric J. Haskin, director, Washington,
D. C. Please inclose stamp for reply.
Evening star., 1941-09-20

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled TO
the use for republication of all news dispatches
credited to 1t or not otherwise credited this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights of publication of special dispatches
herein also reserved
Evening star., 1941-09-20

@. How many persons are employed
by the British government in the United
States?-S. T. H.
A. There are 1926 persons on the pay
roll of the British government In this
country.
Evening star., 1941-09-20

bined rainfall has been much above nor
NAL for the Western half of the country
and slightly below normal for the East
ern half. This deficiency has not been
enough to influence crops. The out
standingly dry States-Pennsylvania In
Giana, Kentucky and Missouri - had
about 80 per cent normal precipitation.
For most of the country, however, the
dry weather has started just about when
it is needed for the harvests.
In September, Mr.. Kincer points out,
the recession of temperature from sum-
mer conditions becomes quite noticeable,
amounting to 10 degrees in the North
ern portion of the country. In the ex-
treme South, however, the month aver
ages only about degrees cooler than
August.
Because of this marked drop, he ex-
plains, killing frosts can be expected
during the month along the Canadian
line and over considerable areas at
higher elevations in the West. In the
great plains the dry season Is close at
hand with monthly average of less
than inches of rainfall.
The heaviest average of spring rain
fall is in the extreme Southeast and in
the North Pacific area, where from to
8 inches can be expected.
Farming activities, aside from the
harvesting, consist largely in preparing
the soil for winter wheat. Good rains
are desirable to keep the seed beds in
good shape
While 1t is still too early to provide
any adequate crop estimates. Mr.. Kin
Evening star., 1941-09-20
Member of the Associated Press

Entered as second-class matter post once,
Washington, D. c.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-10
He Meant What He Said

The eighth anniversary of Hters assumption of power
In Berlin is JAM %. This is not exactly holiday for other
countries regardless Of how the Germans feel about it,
but in view of what has happened since it scarcely be
ignored No other single event of the decade has cost the
world much.
When Hitler assumed the German chancelorship, few
read the significance of the day So astue analyst
v Kaltenborn wrote New Republic Feb 15 1881 HE is
sworn TO obey the constitution and is likely to do The
time for Fascist coup detat is past the March cleo
ton will not give Adolf Hitler the opportunity to esab
sh his long heralded Drttes Reich Many others less
we-informed, felt the way. This to be Just
other phrase the dsorder history of postwar Germany
1t unfortunately six years before Europe began to
take Adolf Hitler seriously The world did not take him
seriously when he said to meeting shortly after be-
coming chancellor:
I'VE want break with what rotten brand of democ
has produced and realize that all that great and
he produced only by the strength of individual personality
and that all that be must be entrusted again
to ability and individual personality while the parliament
ary-democratic system must be fought.
The average reader shrugged and added mentally, I'm
Germany And he didn't much what happened within
Germany especially since it had been lettering the
edge of going Communistc anyway. So all turned to
domestic troubles, which plenty.
Had Hitler confined himself to abolishng parliament
tartan government within Germany nobody would have
cared much, except those Germans who still loved liberty
land there some But next the effort to extend
effort to extend it to Czechs, Poles Norwegians, Dutch
Begians, French and Danes
Thus the smalness, again. of our complex world
An obscure and rather rdicuousappearng politician
Germany in 1888 and at the end of 1910 nine
nations grovel in the dust of conquest and coral ato
in the far South Seas is sheed by passing raider So
far echo the repercussions of that Jan. 3d. 1888
Now at last learn that when Hitler said, just after
becoming chancellor, the parliamentary democratic sys
tenn must be fought he meant just that
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-10
HOROSCOPE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10

MS IN MOI loTluHhtt udN III
planetary government. Adverse
aspects rule. There is warning
in an aspect today which indi-
Gates the veering of public
opinion so that criticism retards
the success of important defense
projects.
Heart and Home: Uncertainty
regarding the future may de-
press heads of families during
this rule of the stars, but in
times of test true American
spirit will assert itself The
young may enjoy social enter
tainments, but the stars do not
encourage happy courtships to-
day. Young men as well as girls
may be critical and self
conferred. Parents should curb
extravsgances in modern ways
of living II is well to safeguard
the future.
Business Affairs: While gov
eminent contracts will continue
to engage large numbers of en-
ployes and keep much money IN
circulation. there are ultimate
economic problems to be solved.
As Hitler foists his special
brand of trade and finance upon
helpless Europeans there must
be drastic readjustments in COM
merce fe ting the United
States. This is the time to &C.
ment friendly ties with all the
countries in the Western Henri
sphere.
National Issues. Thinkers Will
now foresee that different
phases of national socialism will
overcome many political philos-
ophies and that IL will be
serious menace 10 the democracy
of the future According 10 a
foreign sstrologer. Russia is TO
AliAfitNt WI rs RiSoNhN W IA ~
communism and then to promote
II in countries over which il will
gain sseendancy after the fall
Of Hitler and Mussolini Stain
may prove that watchful wait
ing assures success.
International Affairs: Spain is
10 be an important factor in the
progress Of European diplomatic
maneuvers, Surprising develop
ments may be expected on the
diplomatic chess board. After q
dictator the people may desire
a restoration OF the monarchy,
but the son OF King Alfonso
XIII, who wins favorable atten-
ton. may pay dearly for popu-
lsrity.
Persons whose birthdste il is
have the augury OF q year Of
surprises and changes. Travel
and success are Indicated, but
domestic harmony should be
carefully maintained.
Children born on this day
probably will be highly intelli-
gent and studious. They have
the possibilities of great success
in life.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-10
Fort Lewis Investment Expanding

In the upsurge of expanding national defenses local
residents probably lost sight of the vast improvements
being carried by Uncle Sam the military preparations
Fort Lewis Camp Murray and the 41s (natona guard
division Dupont Gen. John l. Dewitt of San Francisco
commander of the Fourth Army Zone of four such posts IN
the IT, 81 inspection visit the other day ink
ling Of the OUTLAWS involved Although Fort Lewis alone
has % 900 at present it expected by June to have
600 the field there Thousands of seeetees Will
come in Feb / and additional thousands June /.
Including at Fort Lewis, those at McChord Field
and the 41st division cantonment the soldier population will
reach between $4,000 and 10000 by late That is
city almost the size of Tacoma alone. The hundreds of
buildings being erected TO house this vast army is providing
thousands of with employment Materials required
into millions of dollars.
With the national emergency continuing and with the
government seeking additional 5000 for the Fort
Lewis military reservation, it is likely that construction
work will continue for period of several years. All of
which will rebound to the benefit of Tacoma principally,
and TO adjacent cities well
The county is at last "cashng in" its investment of
10000 presented to the for Northwest
army base.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-10
Stories in
Stamps
Portuguese Guinea Moy
Be Atlantic Air Bose

STAMP collectors may soon DO
paying particular attention 70
Portuguese Guinea. This tiny
West African colony has been
tentatively selected as eastern
terminal Of a new South Atlantic
air route. Il is closer to South
America than Dakar, the former
base, now a trouble center In
French colonial strife.
Portugal's possession Of Guinea
dates from the nations l4th
century era Of maritime greatness.
commemorated by the Vasco ds
Cana stamp above. Portuguese
sailors inaugursted the age Of dis
covery and exploration.
Ds Cana found the route 70 In
dia, which lured Columbus west
ward, by rounding the Cape Of
Good Hope. He reached Calicut
IN 1898, had 70 battle his way out
Of the harbor when natives be-
came hostile.
Later, Portugal established q
trading post in Cslicut but the
Portuguese were murdered. Da
Cana led squadron Of 20 ships
70 svenge them, bombarded Cali
cut, returned with rich prizes. In
1873 ne returned 20 India as vice.
roy, died n Cochin soon after hs
] arrival
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-10

cotton gin. Whitney received a
government order for 10000
muskets. He set up a factory
near New Haven, Conn. stand
ardized all parts of the muskets
and assembled the finished arms
for delivery. This revolutionary
step ended the artisan age"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-10

30 per cent Of Norway's mer-
chant marine. but did not make
the move until the King of Nor
way radioed approval Some fly
the British flag. some the Nor
wegian. But every penny OF
these shipping credits has been
blocked in London or New York.
Churchill is not spending a cent
on needed requirements. Be
cause England has ruled that
there is no Danish government
and therefore no responsible
ruler To speak-she has not TAX
en- over Danish ships. Their
owners have offered to operate
them under their own colors,
but with British crews and con-
voys. For fear of complications,
Britain permits them TO lie idle
here and elsewhere.
England could let them fly
the Danish flag, or she could
obtain them by means of con-
demnation proceedings But she
won't. II looks now as If they
will keep hands off while Uncle
Sam turns pirate technically un-
der an expected ruling by At
torney General Jackson-despite
Axis protests and the prospect
of heavy damages some day.
The threat of war accom-
panied by rearmament and the
draft. have stimulated the ma
tons prohibition leaders to
greater activity than they have
shown since repeal six years
ago. As in 1917. they seek to
make the crisis the occasion
for more stringent laws and reg
ulations. Few indulge the hope
Of repeating repeal.
Their favorite theme at state.
national and local gatherings IS
that French troops use Of liquor
contributed to their defeat Dry
audiences cheer all assertions
that Hitler's military efficiency
derives from the sobriety he has
imposed on his people They
are using these arguments TO
force the administration. or con-
gress. TO establish dry zones
around all garrisons and can
tonments They have also DE-
manded permission for temper
snce groups 70 work within the
camps.
So far these requests have
been refused. In an obscure ap-
preparation bill congress opened
army centers 10 liquor under an
amendment slipped in by the
vets lmsinly James W. Wads-
worth OF New York; when the
drys were looking the other
way.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-10


Arlington is one of the fast
est growing counties in the
country under federal expansion.
Increased demand for juice has
taxed the local companys facil-
tiles. and found ii in such bad
financial shape that it could not
raise additional funds. II Is a
remote subsidiary of the holding
chain built by Howard c. Hopson,
recently convicted of defrauding
stockholders. So the corpora
ton asked the SEC for permits
sion to form a new unit to con-
struct additional facilities. which
would then be leased to the
parent organization. Although
the SEC disliked the idea. II
felt compelled TO approve II as
the only quick means of provid-
ing more power.
The new corporation sold its
securities and began construc-
ton, but continued blackouts
forced il To ask aid from the
federal power commission. II
requested that the company
which serves the capital be or
dered to build an expensive and
temporary line into Virginia. So
far the Washington outfit has
baked. and the shortage con-
tinues.
Army medicos are making
special efforts To avoid World
war draft mistakes which sad
died millions of unnecessary hos
pitalization costs on the taXpay-
ers. The largest number of vet
Grams now in hospitals or receiv-
ing pensions are listed as men
tai cases.
Many contracted their ailment
from actual battle service. prin-
cipallv shell shock. But PSYCHE
artists in recent conference at
the Army Medical Center here
agreed that thousands Of these
men should never have been re-
cruited in the first place They
declared that II a thorough in
vestigation had been made Of
draft registrarts' medical his
tories before they were accepted.
the list Of costly patients could
have been reduced so per cent
Brigsdier General Raymond
F. Metcalfe. Medical Center
commander, reported that every
bed in the 'neuro ward" Of Wal
ter Reed hospital is now occu-
pied. and that five surgical
wards had been converted 10
mental treatment. Other con-
sultants advised the military
clinic that the army is no place
TO restore mental health. Il IS
the best citizens who make the
best soldiers"
Great Britain exhibits more
caution about operating the
ships Of blitzkrieged nations
than do American advocates
who want Uncle Sam TO seize
neutral and enemy vessels in our
ports. London apparently is
taking no chances on paying
millions in postwar claims 70 the
owners
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