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Evening star., 1941-11-14
Federal Obligation

Logic and justice are on the
side Of the Federation of Citizens
Association in its contention, as eX-
pressed yesterday to a Senate sub
committee by Chairman Baxter
Smith of the Federation's Safety
Committee, that a number of the
urgent projects listed in the White
hurst highway program are "defin-
itely a Federal obligation" Surely
bridges and approaches, and high
way extensions and alterations
necessitated largely by emergency
governmental growth are not rea-
sonably to be considered the respon-
sibility of District residents.
There was time when the Federal
Government recognized its obligation
to share literally in the costs of an
expensive highway system designed
and developed for the National
Capital. Congress for nearly half
century contributed directly to the
local highway budget, first on fifty
fifty basis and later on a forty-sixty
apportionment of the burden. When
the two-cent gasoline tax was
adopted as a means of aiding in the
financing of street and traffic pro-
grams, the citizens were under the
impression that other local taxes
for highway work were to be re-
pealed. 1t was not anticipated,
moreover, that the Federal Govern
ment would renege or its own obli-
cations, yet the effect of the gasoline
tax plan mas been to open a path
for gradual Federal withdrawal from
the local highway financing picture.
The Government does not contribute
to the gasoline tax fund. Its only
contribution now to the construction
and maintenance of Washington
streets is through the regular Fed
eral-aid program, which applies to
all the States
Thus, the present crisis finds
Washington confronted with in
creasing demands for extraordinary
bridge and highway improvements
that the District cannot afford to
undertake at this time and that it
should not be asked to pay for, even
if local funds were available. AS
Mr.. Smith testified. such projects
unquestionably are the responsibility
Of the Federal Government and
should be treated as such by Con-
gress in allocating appropriations for
defense and access" roads during
the current national emergency.
Evening star., 1941-11-14
SiIeiihiuno

There is an old saying that the
Greeks had a word for it, and it is
indeed remarkable that they did,
even when the "it" in question was
unknown to them. The words auto
mobile, aeroplane, telephone, tele-
graph and many others are derived
from the Greek, showing that their
language was good enough to take
care of future possibilities, even
though it Is all Greek to most of us
now.
Another language that probably
has a word for it is one-man
tongue called sileijhiano, the inven-
tion OF Peter Weston, Dartmouth
College sophomore and brilliant Ian
guage student. He claims that 1t
is based partly on Latin, but that
Evening star., 1941-11-14
Thinks Present Time Is Occasion
For Referendum on War.

To the Editor OF The Star
The purpose of this letter is to raise
a question, and pertinent one, which
the writer believes may well be consid-
cred at this time: Why not submit to
the people the question of a declaration
of war or no such declaration?
OF course we are at war now, in
everything but name. Shall We go on,
or put on the brakes?
Our people had little chance for calm
reflection on this question when We were
pushed into the war with Spain after
the blowing up of the Maine, or into
the first World War by the apostolic
fervor of Wilson to make the world
safe for democracy"
Now, that Hitler seems to have begged
down in Russia and we seemingly are
willing to take such incidents" as the
sinking of the Reuben James in our
stride, it looks as if it might be good
time for some calm reflection, with as
certainment of the will (the majority
wild Of the people.
WILBUR H. CLOSE.
Evening star., 1941-11-14
Discusses "Vitamin Rebellion"
And Selective Service Reflections.

Discusses "Vitamin Rebellion"
And Selective Service Reflections.
To the Editor Of The Star.
There have been many occasions when
this writer has been deeply indebted to
Thomas r. Henry and his column, "Of
Stars, Men and Atoms" for his enviable
ability to reduce the complexities of
modern science to average understand
ing. Often when a colleague in
scientific session failed to put across his
highly technical ideas, I have picked up
The Star the following day and found
Mr.. Henry had interpreted there his
treatise so that my plebeian mind could
absorb it.
Particularly wish to comment on Mr..
Henry's recent reference to a vitamin
rebellion underway in American medicine
under the leadership of DR.. Logan Glen
dening. This popular writer on medical
subjects aims his caustic shafts at, that
eminent bedside clinician, Paul V. Nc
Mutt" administrator Of the national
nutr1tional program. DR.. clendening
reduces the claims Of those who are hor-
Evening star., 1941-11-14

The British family man will have
70 forgo the laying out of his pipe
and slippers by solicitous wife, says
the ministry Of labor, because she
must devote more time to war jobs.
As compensation, however, she will
have less time to kick about the
ashes he spills.
Evening star., 1941-11-14

1t has been learned that two
Italian cruisers, in their latest en-
counter with the British fled with
out firing a shot. Evidently Italy is
trying to steal the laurels of the old
time Chicago White Sox, famous for
making runs without hits.
Evening star., 1941-11-14
Successful Public Speaking-Il

Successful Public Speaking-In
every city, town and village, men
and women in all walks Of life are
participating actively in the life Of
the community through member
ship in some club or organization.
Many intelligent persons sit silent
in meetings because of their lack
Of self confidence. Successful
Public Speaking, a 32-page book
let, was written TO help the
average person overcome this
nervousness and to develop poise
and confidence. To secure your
copy of this publication inclose 10
cents In coin, wrapped in this
clipping. and mail to The Star
Information Bureau.
Name
Address
Evening star., 1941-11-14

A presiding Police Court Judge
recently characterized Washington
motorists as "thoughtless and in
considerate." What was he trying to
do-flatter them?
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Huskin's Answers
To Questions
BIZ Frederic J. Hdskin.

A reader can get the answer to any
question OF fact by urtttng The EUe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric j. Haskin, director, Washington.
D. C. Please ,nclose stamp for reply.
@. What were the expenses Of the
Federal Government last year?-E. B.
A. For the year 1910 the total expendi-
lures of the Federal Government
amounted to s8,998, 900. OF this
amount. s5,72929l 900 was for civil and
miscellaneous expenses. s1,79s, ,785 900 was
for the Army and Navy, s429,175 900 was
for pensions and sl,04O, $4,000 for in
terest.
@. Who was the first Pope to deliver
radio address?-T. j. K
A. The late Pope Plus XI, in February,
1881, was the first Pope in history TO
broadcast a message TO the world BY
radio.
@. How large is President Rooseyelts
Hyde Park, N Y, esrate?-T C.
A. II consists OF 10000 acres.
@. What are the Army colors?-M w.
A. They are black, gray and gold.
O. Is 1t true that black gloves were at
one time distributed to the friends of
deceased person?-F. w. H.
A. Lillian Eichler in Customs Of Man
kind says that black gloves formerly
were given away to be worn "in
memoriam" At the funeral of Andrew
Faneuil 5000 pairs were given away.
Evening star., 1941-11-14
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the 1criter, although the use of
q pSeudonynl for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters Uith
q U1elU to condensation.
Evening star., 1941-11-14

1t is stated that large increases
in collateral demanded from traffic
violators are proving disturbing"
to offenders. Maybe; but they add
lot to the peace of mind of the
average citizen.
Evening star., 1941-11-14

Q. What percentage OF the worlds land
surface and population is in South
America?-W. S. H.
A. South America contains 1872 per
cent of the land surface of the world
and 81 per cent Of its population.
@ In what year was the University Of
Maryland Navy football game played in
Washington?-M. B.
A. The game took place at Washington
in 1881, with a score Of Maryland, 6;
Navy. o.
@. What Is an autobahn7-K c. p.
A. In Germany, 1t is a road with double
traffic lanes in each direction separated
by strip Of turf and with no restriction
upon speed.
@. How far is 1t from Archangsl. Rus
sia's northern base, to Boston9-M. J. II.
A. 1t Is nearly 5000 miles.
O. Please describe the rare disease Of
which Lou Gshrig died-A. C. w.
A. Lou Gehrig died Of anyotrophic
lateral sclerosis. This is a disease with
the aspect Of both infantile paralysis
and paralytic stroke. 1t stiffens the
spinal cord causing wasting Of the
muscles and results in death as destruc-
ton Of the cells extends to the brain
The cause is unknown.
Q. Who wrote the poem, 1T Couldn't
Be Done ?"-J. A. N.
A. 1t is by Edgar A. Guest.
@. Why is oleomargarine sold uncol-
o1ed?-C NJ. c.
A. A Federal law requires that tax OF
10 cents per pound be paid on the manu-
facture of yellow margarine. In addi-
ton, many States prohibit the sale of
colored margarine.
c. How many persons die Of burns
annually?-M. J. B.
A. Last year in the United States 1900
persons. almost half of them children
under S. died of burns.
O. What is the length Of the shore line
of the Kentucky Reservoir?-J. W.
A. Kentucky Reservoir on the Ten
nessee River has a shore line l,400 miles
long.
@. How many men are there In a
mechanical division of the United States
Army?-B. w.
A A mechanical division contains
$500 men.
O. Where did Ayrshire cattle originate?
&C. H. P.
A. The Ayrshire breed of cattle origi-
mated in the County Of Ayr in South
western Scotland in the latter part of the
18th century The first importations
into the United States occurred in 1922.
Evening star., 1941-11-14

Add SMILES: AS hard as for a man
wearing bifocal glasses to drive a nail
up above his head without hitting
his thumb.
Evening star., 1941-11-14

Who remembers the time when,
for a man to go around habitually
with his shirtails hanging outside
was the indisputable mark of the
complete bum?
Evening star., 1941-11-14

If the Nazis lose too many men in
their attempt to take Sevastopol, it
may prove that after all Crimea does
not pay.
Evening star., 1941-11-14

Mr.. Ickes has now been appointed
defense co-ordinator for solid fuels.
Fine; no one can make a shortage
disappear more abruptly than our
Harold.
Evening star., 1941-11-14

@. How large is President Roosevelts
Hyde Park, N. Y, esyate?-T. C.
A. II consists of 10000 acres.
Evening star., 1941-11-14

O. How far is 1t from Archangsl. Rus
sia's northern base, to Boeton9-M. J. II.
A. 1t Is nearly 5000 miles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-10
BIOLOGISTS t; END SEASON
 IN ISLANDS
Survey Service Experts
 Complete Mineral Investigation

With a full seasons investigation of Southeast Alaska deposits of strategic minerals vitally needed for the national defense program com pleted, a party of U. s. Geological Survey experts arrived in Juneau to- day on the chartered cruiser Sylph from Sitka.
 Headed by John c. Reed, veteran geologist, who has made extensive surveys of Alaskan mineral deposits in the past decade, the party will sail south on the steamer Aleutian to spend the winter compiling its reports at Washington, D. C., head quarters.
 Since May, Reed explained the group has covered most of the Pan handle area from Glacier Bay to Hyder in its search for deposits which may be exploited further in the future. Thanks to investigations made by the Geological Survey last year, extensive deposits on Yakobi Island were tested by Bureau of Mines officials early this summer.
 "Our principal investigations have centered around chromite and nickel deposits, both of which are needed in defense industry production" '" Reed pointed out. Results of the investigations will be announced from Washington after full reports have been compiled this winter"
 Chromite deposits at Red Bluff Bay on Baranof Island were inves- tigated during the summer by a party in charge of Philip w. Guild, while another party, under the di- rection of William T. Pecora, inves- tigated nickel deposits in the vicinity of Mirror Harbor, north of Chicha- gof Meanwhile, Reed and George o. Gates, another member of the party, spent most of the summer on a general survey of the entire dis trict, travelling by boat to test all possible mineral sources.
 Highlight of the summer for the party under Guild was pair of hiking trips which several of the men made in the course of their mineralogical searches. On one oc- casion, the group travelled from tidewater on Red Bluff Bay to Sitka in 35 hours, and later made the trip from Baranof to Sitka in nine and one-half hours over a trail which a party from the Japonski Isalnd Naval Base at Sitka had said was impossible, after the Navy group had made the trip from Sitka to Baranof earlier in the summer.
 Others in the geological party, which is stopping at the Hotel Bar anof include Mrs. Guild, John B. Lyons, D. L. Rassman and James Balsley, all of Washington, D. c.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-10
ANNUAL ROLL GALL
 FOR RED GROSS E
 NOV. fl TO NOV. .27

Gov. Ernest Greuning has issued the following proclamation relative to the Annual Red Cross Roll Call:
 Tn recognition of the continu- ing contribution to human welfare made by the American Red Cross, and in particular recognition, ,of the services being given among the men of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard in Alaska by the Rel Cross, am happy to fix a period beginning November Il and enolng November 27 as that during which the Annual Roll Call will be conducted in the Territory
 Even during this national crisis, we should be mindful of the help extended by the Red Cross to suf- ferers from floods, tcrnadoes, hur- ricanes, earthquakes, epidemics and other ferns of disaster, and of it's great character-buil program conducted through the Junior Red Cross. But as is natural, we are bound to think most especially in this pericd of the work of the Red Cross with the men of the armed forces. He c in Alaska the Red Dress has worked diligently in pro- noting the welfare of men far from home. and its program will constantly increase.
 I "Alaskans have always been gen. erous in aiding V rthy causee. I know that now, when help l.eeded as never before, thu e;r.5 abiding generosity will be demonstrated in full measure. To help the Red IlCross this year. especially, is to help ourselves and our country"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-10
MRS. E. {. ADAMS DIES SUDDENlY
 THIS NOR MING
Funeral Services for 0ld- lime Juneau Resident
 May Be Held Friday

Mrs. E. c. Adams, 63, wife of the owner of the Elite Studio, died suddenly early this morning at St. Anns Hospital, where she has been since Monday night. Death was attributed to heart trouble.
 Mrs. Adams has been in Juneau many years, coming here about 1914. Her birthplace was in IT, diana, Mich, and after coming here, she married Mir Adams in 1920, and assisted him in the studio.
 Besides her husband, Mrs. Adams leaves three daughters, Mrs. Wilma Mccormick of Takotna, Alaska; Mrs. Gertrude Biggs of Portland, Ore; and Miss Louella May Adams Of Decatur, Ala. She also leaves a brother in the States and sister, Mrs. Robert Harrison of Tacoma. Wash.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Adams are tentatively set for Friday at ? o'clock in the Charles w. Carter Chapel, with Eugene Hopper of the Seventh Day Adventist Church being in charge of the services. h. terment will De in Evergreen Gene tery.
 The remains are now at the Charles w. Carter Mortuary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-10
5uppIyBoard Bansp Permits
 ForExpansion
Non Defense Plants Are Forbidden Scarce
 Materials

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10-Indus- trial expansion to meet a purely civilian demand today was forbidden by the Supply, Priorities and Alb cations Board, if the planned ex- pansion requires large quantities of material critically needed for Ma tional Defense.
 The policy was established in the temporary denial of a proposal to expand the plant of the Tennessee Eastman Corporation a. Kingsport, Tenn. manufacturers of plastics.
 In issuing the ruling, the board declared:
 Hundreds of similar applications are on hand and no single one can be properly granted until it is known how much strain on the supply of scarce materials will be involved in granting all of the applications
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-10

tablishment of two naval bases in Alaska; urged the Secretary of the Interior to rescind his order for the collection of tolls on the public highways of Alaska; recommended building of road on the Kenai Peninsula between Seward Il d Homer.
 Before the convention adjourned Tuesday afternoon, the women's auxiliary of the Legion elected Ruth Morgan, of Ketchikan, as their new President.
 Juneau Women Chosen
 Other auxiliary officers elected were:
 First Vice-P President, Mrs Myra Rank, of Fairbanks.
 Second President, Mrs. Jes- sic Anderson, of Petersburg.
 Historian, Mrs Clara Tohip, of Ketchikan.
 Chaplain, Mrs. Winnie Daniels of Ketchikan.
 Secretary Treasurer, Mrs. Betty Mccormick, of Juneau.
 Sergeant-at- Mrs. Mamie Goddard, of Sitka. 5a
 Department executive committed woman, Mrs. Amy Rude, with the alternate, Mrs. Marian Hendrick- son, both of Juneau.
 The auxiliary endorsed Mrs. Der tha Andrieson, of Olympia, as Vice President of the Western Division of the American Legion Auxiliary
 The. Legionnaires endorsed Sid- ney Raynor, of Anchorage, for cleo ton as Vice Commander of the National American Legion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-10
DRIvESTARTS FOR PASSAGE
 OF TAX BILL
Revised Measure May Be Rushed Through House
 During Next Week

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10-House leaders today began efforts to have all members back on their jobs next s1mesday to expedite final congressional action on the S3,583,- 100000 tax bill.
 Acting Speaker Clifton A. Wood rum, of Virginia, said Speaker Sam Rayburn had telegraphed him from Texas, suggesting joint Senate House conference.
 It was reported that the bill can be ready next week and can be acted on immediately.
 Ccnferees attempting to recon cile differing versions of the tax measure passed by the House and the Senate reached agreements on several technical points during this mornings session, it was said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-10
Women Leavino
 On Tyee for Trip

Mrs. Lloyd M. Ritter and Mrs. Anna Haydon will be passengers tcnight on the southbound steamer Tyee. starting on an extended trip in the Western States. They plan to spend soIns time in Seattle be- fore going to California whore M-s. Ritter will see for the first time her granddaughter, Gayle Ethel. The child is the daugnter of Al,y u Ritter, Jr. who is now living in Santa Clara.
 San Francisco will be the next stop for the two travellers, where they will visit Mrs. Haydons brother. Following the California trip, they will return to Seattle and visit many relatives and friends in the vicinity, before coming back to Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-10
ATTITUDE OF NIPPON
 CHANGING
imperial 6overnmen nj Stops Newspapers from
 Trading U. 5. Policies
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through Japanese waters and while the newspapers were reporting that Premier Prince Konoye was consid- ering a proclamation declaring a safety zone around the Japanese ! islands.
 Unofficially, there are reports that Japan may break the alliance with the Axis Powers and throw strength on the side with the United States. Condemns Government ] It is known that for weeks, the majority of Japanese. aside from the newspapers, have been condemning the government for any heralded break with the United States, many insisting that Japan dare not engage in any conflict with the United States either from a military or an economic standpoint. It is pointed out that the United States has been one of the best customers of Japan, notwithstanding government re ports that trade relations have been growing with South American coun- tries when it is known that trade has slackened off with those coun- tries who do not wish to offend the United States even in trade agree ments.
 Taxation Yoke
 It is also unofficially circulated that the Japanese, because of the war with China and heavy taxation, are not in any position to be further taxed and, as many believe, placed at the mercy of the powerful Unit ed States.
 The invasion of Indo-China may also have entered into the conver- sations between Toyoda and Grew with the result that Japan might back down in further exploits.
 Underneath the surface, there is a feeling in Japan that Germany has more than match with the Russian forces and Nazi victory is not in sight. The landing of oil at Vladi- vostok from three American tanbers, and no official protest made, is an- other evidence of the softening of the military policy" against the United States.
 Just what move the Japanese gov ernment will make is, however, un- known.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-10
Dutch Harbor Air Base Now
 In Operation
Latest Link in UneIe Sam $ Coast Defense Placed
 in Commission

UNALASKA, Alaska, Sept. 10- The latest link in Uncle Sam's swiftly growing Pacific Coast de- fenses-the Dutch Harbor naval air station on this second largest island in the Aleutian chain extending toward Siberia is in operation now.
 Commanding a 1900 mile long chain of islands once described as a necklace bearded with volcanic
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-10


 peaks,p the station was formally but quietly commissioned
 Commander w. N. Updegraff be- came station commander.
 The navy has not disclosed how much the base cost but it has been unofficially estimated fifteen mil lion dollars has been expended in putting it into operation. Dutch Harbor appropriations usually have been Jumped with the navy's big air base at Kodiak and the imme- diate base at Sitka. The three bases have cost around forty million dollars.
 The navy also has not disclosed the physical aspects of tie station.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-10
COAST GUARD RADIO STATION
 FOR KETCHIkAN

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 = The Treasury Department announces plans for a new S238,000 Coast Guard Radio Station for Ketchikan.
 The station will consist of opera tions and a water supply plant all Of reinforced concrete and roads will be built to the station.
 Work on the station will not start possibly for 60 days.
 A third flcci will also be added to the Coast Guard Executive build ing there, the Treasury spokes- man said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-10
TAYLOR, POPE CONFIRMING,
 VATICAN CITY
Roosevelt s Personal Ennis. sarY Flies 10 Rome
 for Talk

VATICAN CITY, Italy, Sept. 10. -Myron Taylor, President Roose- velt's personal emissary to. the Va- tican, conferred for half an hour with the Pope today.
 The conference took place with in "A hours after Taylor ended his air journey from the United States for a special meeting with the Pope.
 The nature of the conference has not been revealed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-10
N0RLITE SCOUT
 TROOP TO MEET

A special notice was issued to- jay calling for all members of the Norlite Boy Scout troop to meet tonight. The session is called for 7:30 o'clock. in the parlors of the Northern Light Presbyterfa Ii Church.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-10
EARL BRIGHT BACK

Earl Bright, fleet engineer for the Fish and Wildlife Service boats here. returned last night on the Penguin after short business trip 10 Seattle. He will remain here until late fall when he will leave with the service boats for his Seattle headquarterS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-10
EARL BEISTLINE HERE TO VISIT WITH PARENTS

|; Earl Beistline, son of MT. and
 Mrs. Ralph Beistline of Juneau. ar rived here Monday via Pan Am- erican Airways plane for short visit with his parents before being inducted into the National Guard
 as a 2nd Lieutenant. Beistline will return to Fairbanks tomorrow be-
 fore going to Anchorage with the Guard.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-10
WRANGELL MAN
 PAYS $50 FINE

Charged with being drunk and disorderly, William c. Lewis was fined $50 and costs by the U. 5. Commissioner in WrangeH yester- day, according to a wire received by the U. s. Marshal's office here.
 A 90-day jail sentence, also met ed out to Lewis, was suspended, the wire said.