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Evening star., 1941-12-01
THIS AND THAT
BIZ Charles Z. TrdceUeH.

accept the theory that all the hole
nesting birds are such saps that they
fly away at the first approach of star
lings or English sparrows.
We have seen cases exactly the oppo-
site, in which our American birds which
nest in hollow trees have fought it out
with the invaders, and Won
Then, too, if a bird is driven away
from one place, this does not mean that
its entire life for that summer is ruined.
No, the world is large at least for a
bird
If it is driven away from one yard, it
goes to another garden. or to the woods.
Even in the vicinity of great cities,
there are woods.
We feel that too many friends of birds
get bad case of jitters when a little
real nature intrudes into their walled
and hedged gardens
They get into dither when thev see
an American bird as they choose to
call it, driven away by an alien, forget
ting for the time being that the starlings
and sparroWs are no longer aliens, but
as American as any.
Have you ever glanced over the names
of the modern football heroes? They
are not "American," exactly, in the old
sense Of American, when it meant mainly
English, Scotch and Irish But TODAY
they are as American as any. in the real
democratic sense.
Surely friends of birds will have to
come at last to this good way of regard
ing the songsters.
1t will not do TO want to kill one type
Of bird, and at the same time be willing
to attract hawks, which in no time at all.
if they could be attracted. would kill
far more hole-nesting birds than would
be ousted by starlings and English
sparYoWs.
Bald eagles do not often get water
fowl. although Al times they will attack
them in cold weather
They are seldom successful if the
ducks are on water Just as the great
bird drops, the duck goes beneath the
water and so escapes.
These eagles eat fish. most of il speci-
mems which other birds have caught or
dead fish on the surface
A bald eagle i able to catch squirrels
rabbits. and even mice. and is not ad-
verse to a snake Or two in season.
Stories have come in Of eagles catch
ing hens and young lambs, but those
cases are exceptions.
These eagles mate for life. and ap-
parently get along famously. The nest
is large, and usually in the top of high
tree. from which the birds can get
good lookout over the entire neighbor-
hood
Eggs are laid in early spring. usually
in February or March hereabout In
most cases, two eggs are laid. These are
ivory, with a sort of pebblv surface.
The bald eagle is regarded as a per-
manent resident in the vicinity of the
National Capital. but the golden eagle
is merely an accidental visitor from the
North.
Evening star., 1941-12-01
First Operator

Clip fnger-1UaUe - shampoo; her
days are SUirlS
OF spaced appointments Slipping
NTH the hair
Through her light fingers. eyes, its
true they 1UeGr
1t shorter noaU" (or higher, or ,Uith
curlSJ.
She t,UistS the stubborn ends to TIM
t1UirlS
OF coiled obedient shells, and pins
them there.
She neuer stops to joke, or question
Uhere
Their current boy friends took the
other girls.
She is the shops dependence-she
1UiH stay
For Afternoon tasks; the neper-m
The euer-late-her job is all her
duty.
1t uould not seem so strange to see
her weigh
out bread and butter goods and
get her skill
Should stand NTH these-.yhat
orimmer need than beauty,
DOROTHY BROWN THOMPSON
Evening star., 1941-12-01
All Messed Up

The Southern Army maneuvers
serve as vast laboratory for testing
new materials and new techniuues of
war. Many of these are on the list
for observation and comment, but
many others are invented more or
less spontaneously by that ingenious
Individual, the American buck pri-
vate. In this class is a successful
tactic pulled off in the Carolmas.
Private Blank of the good old 167th
suddenly noticed twenty-five enemy
armored vehicles muscling in on his
territory. Had he been rash enough
to try frontal assault, even the most
biased umpire would have to call him
out and wave the column on to an
other base. No, this needed impro-
vised strategy. "All right, gang" he
casually remarked. stepping out into
the road and pointing up a side lane.
This way for mess"
1t is said that nothing can be finer
than to be in Carolina in the morn
ing, but the gang" thought it would
be still finer, and an extra tribute to
Carolina, to be there with full stom-
achS. Besides, no true soldier should
pass up any chance to kick about
the chow. twenty-five chauffeurs
followed the guide only to find them
selves surrounded and captured.
They indeed had got themselves into
mess
Evening star., 1941-12-01
Want Leader
Against War Party"

To the Editor Of The star
I know great many people who do
not want any part of this war. or pro-
posed war, with Germany. I also know
many who would just as soon mop up
the japanese as not
For my part I deplore the action of
the militarists in Japan. knowing that
the japanese. who have the most to lose
do not want a war with our country. I
think. all in all. the world has gone mad
and we are getting Just as cuckoo as the
rest Of the world
Remember back a few years? When
the English and the French and almost
every one else WEIGHED on their war
debts? Next time We weren't going to
get into fight that's none of our busi-
ness. 1t didn't mean We were going to
be defeatists, convinced Germany was
undefeatable. 1t didn't mean we were
going to have Washington festooned
with Reds and Communists. 1t didn't
mean We were going to be so un-Ameri-
can that the tail was going to wag the
dog, as Washington is controlling the
country today.
want to hear from Thomas E. Dewey
in New York. I respect him and hope
he will speak out. We need an effective,
decent, gentlemanly opposition to the
present Roosevelt war party.
WILLARD MOODY,
Evening star., 1941-12-01

structed parts. The decision to at
tempt the transformation perhaps
may be considered symptomatic of
the times. 1t certainly reflects a
development of American apprecia-
ton for the great medieval monu-
mentS of France and England The
genius of Ralph Adams Cram and his
collaboratorS is responsible for much
of the Indicated alteration in taste
Doubtless the example of George F.
Bodley and his pupil Henry Vaughan
influenced them as it has Philip
Hubert Frohman and his associates
at Washington Cathedral.
The installation of the Reverend
Doctor Ze Barney Thorne Phillips as
Dean at Mount St Alban on Wednes-
day last was a ceremony comparable
with the service Of dedication in
New York yesterday. Persons repre-
senting many different religious
groups attended the solemn rites
at both churches Bishop Manning
in a national radio broadcast told
listening multitudes: whoever you
are and whatever your religion, you
VIII find a warm welcome at the
Cathedral of St. John the Divine"
Dean Phillips in his acceptance of
his high Office similarly had de-
Clared: L will spare no effort to
make this Cathedral Of Washington
p witness fcr Christ and His church
IN this Nation end for oil people a
house Of prayer and of grace and Of
liGht."
Such afirmations are significant in
a time of world turmoil In them
may ho olimDsod the spiritual power
which soon or late Will save the race
fror? sell obstruction.
Evening star., 1941-12-01

being done in the construction of these
airfields and in the setting up of air
navigation facilities. The speed and
evident economy with which the several
projects have been undertaken are en-
tirelv admirable
1t is singular. however. that no similar
activity has been attempted TO construct
airflelds or TO install air navigation facil-
tiles on the northern part Of the route
through British Columbia and Yukon
Territory which is now being flown five
times week by Pan American Airways.
equipped with Lockheed Lodestars and
DC-3 alrplanes. On this route there is
not a single adequate airfeld, emergency
or otherwise, between Prince George,
British Columbia and White Horse. Yu-
kon Territory, distance of 668 miles.
The failure to do anything in this area
is the more astonishing because the de-
velopment of fields along this route. in
the opinion of the writer may at no dis
tant date become vital in the defense of
Pacific coastal waters.
ANTHONY J. DIMOND.
Delegate From Alaska
Evening star., 1941-12-01

though an agreement Is consum-
mated on the terms that now seem
possible, it hardly can be pointed to as
an outstanding victory for the proc
esses of the Railway Mediation Act.
The fact that will not be doWned is
that the emergency board had this
question under consideration for
weeks; rendered a decision that may
be presumed to have been reached
honestly and to have represented the
views of the board members as fully
meeting the necessities of the situa-
tion-and then was forced to recon-
slider" because the findings did not
satisfy one of the diSputantS. in
order to protect the country against
stoppage of transportation.
Evening star., 1941-12-01
Discusses Aviation
In Alaskan Peninsula.
To the Editor Of The Star:

TO the Editor OF The Star:
May felicitate you upon the excellent
article appearing on page B-14 of The
Star, November Is, by the famous news
paper correspondent Robert j. Casey,
entitled Canada Completes Airfields to
Be Used by United States on New Line
Linking Alaska With States?
Mr.. Casey is described in the intro
ductory editorial note to the article as
the first journalist to fly over the es-
tablished chain of air bases which link
Alaska with the United States" With
out disrespect to Mr. Casey, may I be
permitted to invite attention to the fact
that able United Press correspondent
and journalist Julius Edelstein of WASH
1ngton, D. c., made a round-trip over
the same route between September 8
and October 4, 194l with j. James Ryan,
assistant civilian defense director for
Alaska, in the latter's Grumman amphib-
ian airplane, making stops at Edmonton,
Fort st, John, Fort Nelson, Watson Lake
and White Horse?
In Mr.. Casey's article Fort St. John
is described as being 532 miles from
Edmonton. That is apparently a mis-
print, because the approximate direct
distance by air between Edmonton and
Fort st. John is $50 miles. Even if the
journey between the two places is made
by way OF Grande Prairie, the distance
would be only a few miles farther.
1t may be of further interest to note
that the air distance between Fort ST.
John and Fort Nelson is 180 miles, be-
tween Fort Nelson and Watson Lake
24O miles, between Watson Lake and
White Horse $50 miles and between
White Horse and Juneau, Alaska, ITO
miles.
Truly excellent work has been and Is
Evening star., 1941-12-01
Offers a Few Reasons
For Being Thankful.

To the Editor Of The Star:
This year, more than in the past. 1
have reason to give thanks. In Europe
and Asia there is plundering. suffering
and virtual slavery, but I am not over
there; I am an American in America.
l am in a country that is great because
1t is united and is run in the best in
terests of the people. I may say any,
thing I wish and my friends and I may
discuss any topic we wish without fear.
I thank God for my friends and class
mates, and for my parents and teachers.
who are helping me to learn to appre-
ciate this great land Safety and Sc
curlty reign because my country is
strong. The reason for this strength is
that her people are behind her: the
common people work together for the
same goal: her citizens strive to keep
her ideals the most cherished and COW
eted in the world. I am thankful be-
cause have right to all that is mine,
and as long as there is an America I
shall have that right. I am thankful
because God gave this beautiful land
and strong Government to U.S. 1t seems
that we have realized this gift and de-
veloped it to the fullest extent, and now
America harvests the fruit of her Iabors.
Now she can stand up to any one
thank God for the privileges I have
received as a citizen Of this country,
and it is my prayer that those in op-
pressed lands soon may realize and en-
JOY Gods greatest gift to man on earth:
Freedom. YVONNE G. McCAY,
Evening star., 1941-12-01
Draws Moral From Confidence
OF British in Revolutionary War.

To the Editor of The Star:
That the British wined and dined in
1776, taking for granted that victory
over the 13 rebellious colonies was as
sured, is a fact to remember before it
is too late, because many of our Amer
lean people of today are drunk, not on
wine, but on the assumption that liberty,
once established. is a permanent con-
dition beyond the trespasses of men.
HARRY DANIELS.
Evening star., 1941-12-01

Herr Won Ribbentrop declares that
the Nazis can fight for thirty years.
Maybe so, Mr.. Foreign Minister, but
they will find in the end that the
first thirty are the easiest.
Evening star., 1941-12-01

q. When a broom is hoisted to th0
masthead of a Warshlp. does it me-
success or defeat?-B Y.
A. 1t signifies success.
@. What is the salary Of the rea6
clerk of the House Of Representat.'
W. c.
A. 1t is $1,000 a year.
@. How should letters be addres
to soldiers in Iceland?-C. G.
A All mail intended for Americc
troops in Iceland is sent to the r
Office, New York, N. Y.
@ What State produces the most sal
j. F. x
A. Michigan is the greatest salt-py
ducing State il the United States.
Q. Why are French working g
called midinettes?-E. B. H.
A. The name is derived from the ia
that the girls leave the shops and fac
tories where they are employed every
day at noon midi for their midda.
meal.
@ In what branch of the service di-'
Gene Tunney serve during the Wor.C
War?-C B. o.
A. Gene Tunney enlisted in til
United States Marine Corps July Il.
1918 He sailed for France on Septem-
Der %, 1918, but had no active serviC~
there.
@. Was the late Samuel insult ever
Thomas Edisons private secretary?-
o. r. L.
A Mr insult came to America in 1881
as the private secretary of Thomas
Edison, whose business affairs he man
aged for many years.
@. What are the deepest oil wells?-
c. D. J.
A The Industrial Bulletin says: The
oil we'll depth record, held by we'll in
Kern County, Calf. is now 15,004 feet,
nearly three miles, and there are @
neighboring wells over $4,000 feet in
depth. Until 1928 the depth record was
1886 feet, and in 1880. 10000 feet was
as yet unattained. Today there are
throughout the world more than 100
wells over 10000 feet deep"
Q. What period in United States his
tory was known as the Era of Good
Feeling" "?-L. w. M.
A. The name was applied to the pc
riod from 1928. when, the Federalist
party having declined. there was little
open party feeling. The phrase was
coined at the time of President Mon
roe's goodwill tour through the North
@. Why are Carnegie Medals never
awarded to heroic fremen or police
men?-W. M S.
A. 1t was decided that to MAKE
awards to such professional rescuers as
policemen, firemen, lifeguards. etc.
would make too heavy demands on the
Carnegie Hero Fund so the awards
were restricted to persons whose regu-
lar vocations are not in the line of per-
forming exceptional deeds of courage
Evening star., 1941-12-01
Haskin Quiz Book

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science, geography, abbreviations.
junior and super quiZzes See how
many you can answer To secure
your copy inclose 10 cents in coin.
wrapped in this clipping and mail
to The Star Information Bureau.
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Address
Evening star., 1941-12-01

ing, in the degree of mental activity, not
in the substance of what is offered. Sim
liar current problems face all of us.
There can be no denying that citi-
zenry which has undertaken of its own
accord such training will be a valuable
one, valuable especially to democracy.
LEON l.. LERNER.
Evening star., 1941-12-01
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the 1Criter, although the use Of
q pSeudonyn for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the riqht to edit all letters 1rith
q uieU to condensation.
Evening star., 1941-12-01

We know girl who thinks
building contractor is one who spells
It bldg.
Evening star., 1941-12-01
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. HuSkin.

A reader can get the answer to any
question OF tdct By 1Crttlng The Eue-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. HGskin, director, Wushinqton,
D. c. Please tncIose Stanlp for replU.
Q. How much coal was mined last
year?-G j. G.
A. In 1910 a total of 453245OOO tons
of coal was mined
q. When was khaki first used for sol.
diers' uniforms?-W. T H
A. Sir Harry Burnett Lumsden's Eng
lish regiment first used it in India in
1846.
@. Is any one still receiving a pension
from the War of l812?-F D. T.
A. Mrs. Esther Ann Hill Morgan of
Independence, Greg. is the sole remain
ing pensioner of that war.
@. How many men and women bowl?
w. D. c.
A. According to the American Bowl
ing Congress, there are 100000 male
tenpin boWlers in the United States
and 100000 women tenpin boWlers.
@ Who designed this years Christ
mas seals issued by the National Tuber-
culosis Association?-E. K F
A. They were designed by Stevan
Dohanos, muralist and illustrator.
@. How many persons live in New York
Clty?-G. S.
A In 1910 the population of New York
City was 7454 995.
Evening star., 1941-12-01

O. Why are French working g
called midinettes?-E. B. H.
A. The name is derived from the fac
that the girls leave the shops and fac
tories where they are employed ever
day at noon midi for their nidda
meal.
Evening star., 1941-12-01

@ In what branch of the service d
Gene Tunney serve during the Wor.
War?-C. B. o.
A. Gene Tunney enlisted in II
United States Marine Corps July
1918. He sailed for France on Septen
Der 29 1918, but had no active servit
there.
Smyrna times., 1941-10-09
FARM INCOME
SHOWS GAIN
S3,342,000 in July Was S249,
600 Increase Over Same
Month Last Year
MORE FROM CROPS

Farm income in Delaware, in
cluding Government payments, to-
tailed SO, ,342,0 900, during July, an in
crease of $4,000 over July of the
previous year, it was reported by
the Bureau of Agricultural Eco
nomics of the u. S. Department of
Agriculture. The seven months
period ending July 81 brought to-
tai income of S13,017,000 to Della
ware farmers, compared with SILL
004, 900 for the same period of 1910
and S10,077,000 in 1889. During
the seven months this year the
farmers received $467 900 in gov
ernment payments, decrease of
$65, 900 over payemnts of the same
period in 1910. Government pay
ments for the seven months of 1889
totaled S701, 900. The reports show
an increase in the amount of in
come from crops, livestock, and
livestock products in the seven
Smyrna times., 1941-10-09
The Smyrna Times
Phone 522l SMYRNA, DELAWARE
SMYRNA AND VICINITY

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Badur and
family have moved to the Mrs.
Denney Walker property, corner of
Frazier and Union Streets.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Deemer
have moved into the house on Mar
ket street recently completed by
Miss Blome. They are succeeded
by Mr.. George r. Pinder and fam
lily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Bodley have
moved into their new home recent
ly completed in Lake Como Gar
dens. They are succeeded by Mr.,
and Mrs. Hudson of Middletown, in
the johnson property on South
Street.
The annual election of officers of
the American Legion Auxiliary
having been deferred at the regu-
lar meeting on Monday evening,
special called meeting for that pur-
pose will be held on Monday even
ing, October 13 in the Legion room
This meeting is very important and
every Auxiliary member is urged
to be present.
Smyrna times., 1941-10-09
q. OF ID. ALUMNI MEET OCT. 18
Comecoming Day to Be Celebrated
at Newark With Ceremony

The annual homecoming for al
umni of the University of Delaware
will be held in Newark this year on
Saturday, October 1S. A special
feature this year will be a cere-
mony on Frazer Field during the
halves of the football game be-
tween Dickinson and Delaware.
This game will be dedicated to all
University of Delaware alumni who
are now on active duty in the U. S.
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and
Coast Guard, as well as the men,
Iory of Major John E. Mortimer, a
graduate of the University of Della
ware in the class of 1924, who died
last May at Windy Hill, S. C.,while
on maneuvers. All alumni on ac-
tive duty in the various branches
of the armed forces have been in
vited to attend the dedication cere-
mony as guests of the university.
AS soon as the first half ends those
men-who have been requested to
attend in uniform-will form and
march to near the center. The
band will march to point near the
center of the field from the other
end. DR.. Walter Hullihen, univer-
sity president will then make a
brief talk lauding the alumni in
service. After the football game a
tea dance will be held in the lounge
of Old College, at 6.3U p. M, a
banquet will be held in the Com
mons of Old College, at which JOS
eph M. McVey of Newark will be
tOastmaster.
Smyrna times., 1941-10-09
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grams.
"Now, under the impact of the
defense emergency, 1 am convinced
that it is more important than ever
that the people be encouraged free
ly to assemble to discuss their
common problems. Indeed, as I
have said before, this is one of the
freedoms that we are determined
to defend.
Therefore, 1 am requesting that
you ask the Commissioner of Edu-
cation to canvass the ways and
means by which the experience of
the Office of Education in develop
ing plans for public discussion can
be most effectively adapted to the
present situation and that his office
inaugurate an appropriate educa-
tional program designed to help
students and adults in understand
ing the many complicated problems
of these critical times. 1 have in
mind more particularly enlisting
the efforts of the schools and COL
leges in sponsoring public discus
sion and study groups.
"The genius of American democ-
racy is expressed in the traditional
independence and freedom of our
State an local schools and school
systems. Their freedom of action
for educational purposes must be
preserved. 1t is upon that free
dom that we hopefully depend for
assurance that the judgments of
our people will be sounly based.
Very sincerely yours,
s-FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT" :"
Smyrna times., 1941-10-09

is requested not to flood the De-
partment of Public Safety, the
Highway Police stations, the news
papers or the rural fire companies
with telephone calls, for to work
effectively telephone lines must be
kept as clear of traffic as is possi-
BILE. The Aircraft Warning Service
of Delaware has been developed by
committee of which Mr.. George
Ehinger is Chairman, in coopera-
tion with city and State officials,
and officials of the Telephone Com
pany.
| Control Center In Dover
Dover's aircraft control center
which will be located in Legislative
Hall will be operated by commit
tee headed by A. A. Davis. The
Civil Protection Committee of the
State Council is headed by Super
intendent Andrew j. Kavanaugh.
The Disaster, Emergency and Evac-
uation Committee has as its chair
man Lammot duPont,J The State
Council announced that there will
be no blackout exercises in Will
mington. If other communities in
the State desire to hold the same
the matter will be arranged by the
local committee. One day of the
Army's Fair raid" exercises will be
set aside as test day for the Dis
aster, Emergency and Evacuation
and medical first aid units and will
be in full operation from 12 noon
to 6 p. m. The 70 Aircraft Warn
ing observation posts will be oper-
ated during the entire period, Oc-
tober GIG, as will the three air.
craft control centers in Whining
ton, Dover and Georgetown.
Actual War Tests
With the exception of the actual
dropping of bombs these test ex.
ercises will be operated under ac-
tual war conditions. During the
Army Air Corps exercises for these
days the public interested in fol.
lowing the same should tune in or
Station WDEL for bulletins immed.
itely after hearing siren or whistle
signals.