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Evening star., 1942-12-01

O. Does a kangaroo have long hind
legs at birth?-T. D.
A. Very young kangaroos have large
fore-legs and very small hind legs. AS
the animal grows upst the front legs re-
main small while the hind ones become
unusually large and strong.
@. What is the population of Tibet?-
j. w
A The population is probably less
than 100000. A large proportion con-
sists Of lamas or monks who live life
of celibaCy in the monasteries. They
number about half million.
O. How many persons must be In
volved for a disturbance to be called a
riot?1B. N. T.
A. Under common law 1t takes at
least three persons.
c. In what battle did James Lawrence
say, Don't give up the ship"?-M M.
A. These historic words were uttered
in the engagement of the frigate Chesa-
peake with the British ship Shannon in
June. 1913 The battle began at 5 As pm.
and in 10 minutes all the American
officers were killed or wounded and the
crew in panic. At SOS pm. the British
| commander Broke, boarded and took
over the ship.
O. What is quorum in the House Of
Representatives?-O. V. B.
A. quorum in the House Of Repre-
sentatives is 2l8, one over half of the
membership.
@. What is the origin of lowering the
flag to half mast in honor of the dead?-
F. S. l..
A. The custom is said to have arisen
from the old naval and military practices
of lowering the flag in time of war as
sign of submission. Spanish ships in the
! 18th century displayed the flag at half
mast as a signal of distress Capt
Smiths "Seamans Grammar" as early as
| 1927 makes reference to the flying OF
flag at half-mast as a sign Of mourning.
@. How did Churchill Downs get this
name?-R. E. M
A. Col M. Lewis Clark patterned the
Kentucky Derby after the great English
race which is run at Epsosn Downs. The
tract Of land upon which the race course
is situated was owned by his uncles John
and Henry Churchill. Hence the name,
| Down" merely means elevated land"
O. How long has material been made
of glass?-A. r. B.
A. AS far back as the l4th century.
the Venetians produced glass fiber In
1892 an American glass company manu-
factured a dress Of silk fabric interviewer
with strands of glass thread, and ex-
hibited it at the Columbian Exposition.
@. What is the origin of the battle
cry Remember the Raisin"?-B. w.
A. Monroe, Mich, was founded in
| 1780 by French Canadians, who joined
American settlers during the War of 1912
! in plea to Gen. James Winchester for
protection against British and Indian
depredations. On January 18, 1918, an
| advance guard of Kentucky militiamen
| drove out small British force and three
days later the general arrived with 300
men, who were surprised and forced to
surrender by the British under Col.
| Henry A. Proctor. There followed the
| Massacre of the River Raisin,' In which
| Indians burned and killed the wounded
| Kentuckians, giving rise to the battle
| cry, Remember the Raisin!"
Evening star., 1942-12-01
Petroleum Co-ordinator for War.

editors Note:
Mr.. Scott has read the above letter
Of Mr.. Ickes, and wishes to state that
his information came from most re-
liable sources. He dislikes to disagree
with Mr.. Ickes, he said. but still feels
that he has correctly pictured the
existing oil situation.)
Evening star., 1942-12-01

won't bring in a single additional barrel
of oil. Such criticism as Mr. SCOTS is
of the carping variety; 1t isn't even hoary
constructive" criticism.
Mr.. Scott does not seem to know it, but
circumstances. the Office of Petroleum
Co-ordinator for War has done an out
standing job. The armed services know
this. The oil industry knows it and
even some newspapers now know it,
HAROLD L. ICKES,
Petroleum Co-ordinator for War.
Evening star., 1942-12-01

@. Does a kangaroo have long hind
legs at birth?-T. D.
A. Very young kangaroos have large
fore-legs and very small hind legs. AS
the animal grows upsthe front legs re-
main small while the hind ones become
unusually large and strong.
Evening star., 1942-12-01
Member of the Associated Press.

Entered as second -class matter post ONCE,
WASHINGTON, D. c,
Evening star., 1942-12-01

O. What is quorum in the House Of
Representa- tives?-O. V. B.
A. quorum in the House of Repre-
sentatives is 218, one over half of the
membership.
Evening star., 1942-12-01

@. What is the population of Tibet?-
j. w.
A. The population is probably less
than 100000. A large proportion con-
sists Of lamas or monks who live life
of celibacy in the monasteries. They
number about half million.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-27
MAIN STREET MEDLEY
BY
KATHERINE HUPFEL

call to a busy Main Street office
"All right" said Dad; "TH be
right home and Wen take her tC
the blacksmith shop"
Sure they did-and he cut the
top off with his metal snips
An attractive Coolidge matror
happened to be at the station re
Gently when a troop train passed
through. Uniformed men leaned
from doors and windows 10 waive
gaily and call greetings. The ma
tron waived and called greetings
in return. until the train passed
then turned away with tear
dimmed eyes.
A Coolidge mother, who had
not heard from her son for
some time, was beaming re-
Gently. whats happened7"
asked a friend. -. "Pve
lust found out" she answered;
that the way to hear from
my son, Is TO write his girl
friend"
Overheard at the post office -.
A young lady. who had written
for her birth certificate. required
for civil service examination. was
opening her mail. did you
get your birth certificate yet?'
NO" disgustedly. I'm be
ginning to think | wasn't born
| must-a been hatched."
See you next week. on Main
Street-adios.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-27
Bridge Club Meets
At Steward Home

Mrs. B. l.. Steward was hostess
to members of the Tuesday Bridge
club for luncheon and an after
noon of cards in her home this
week Spring flowers in pastel
shades were used in decoration.
High score was won by Mrs.
A. l.. NOVEL; and second high
score was won by Mrs. F. p. Jam
ieson. Mrs. Jameson also won
the cut prize.
Guests were Mrs. Clifford Glenn
ents. Mrs. w. ID. Johnson, Mrs.
Jameson. Mrs. Dalton Cole. Mrs.
Novel; and Mrs. Don Paul
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-27
DR.. B. L. Stewards
Birthday Observed
Thursday Evening

Mrs. B. l.. Steward was hostess
10 a small group OF friends in
honor of her husbands birthday
Thursday. The evening was spent
playing bridge. following which DR..
Steward cut birthday cake alight
with candles.
High score was won by Mrs. A.
T. Bicknell.
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs. N. G.
Murray. Mr. and Mrs. Parke Soule,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bicknell. DR.. and
Mrs. G.. B. Steward of Florence
Mrs. Harvey Smith, Mrs. c. v
Steward. Mrs. Avis Hobby. and
Fred c. Clark of Washington.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-27
Church Notice

Coolidge Methodist Church: Les
lie j. Ross. pastor.
Church School, 1000 a. m.
Morning Worship, 11:00. This
Palm Sunday service will have as
its theme. Communion and Life.
As this is a fifth Sunday of the
month there will be no evening
service.
Thursday night. 500. Holy Week
observance of the Lords Supper
The Presbyterians will unite with
the Methodists I'm this observance
Friday night. 500. Union Good
Friday service. Community Pres
byterian Church.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-27
TallaS Hosts
Friday Night

Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Talla were
hosts Friday night to a group OF
friends who meet weekly for pot
luck supper and an evening oil
cards together.
Those present were Mr. and
Mrs. F. p Jameson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul LOucks, Mr.. and Mrs.
n. G.. Murray, Mr.. and Mrs. c. J.
Wells, Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Elliott
and Mrs. Harvey Smith.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-27
Mrs. Mcfarland
Hostess Saturday

Mrs. s. c. Mcfarland was hos
tess TO group of friends for
dinner and bridge Saturday eve
ming.
Mrs. Bruce Moody won high
score and Mrs. George Frary won
second high score.
Guests were Mrs. Harry Culbert
Mrs. Ernest Wickersham. Mrs
Moody. Mrs. Bryant Strickland
Mrs. Frary. Mrs. Karl Fisher ano
Miss Eva Harris.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-27

Uncle Sam needs more milk and
eggs and a local farm wife ESQ
her husband told Main Street
friends) is determined TO see that
their farm. at least, produces It's
allotted quota i take
care OF the COWS. but she an the
boys takes care OF the chickens
an she shore keeps them boys
workin' on Saturdays. She has 'em
buildin' new chicken pens now,
an she don't stand for no loafin'
on the job neither. The only
ones can loaf round there is her
settin' hens, she says. because
they get results"
A familiar Main Street figure
was shided recently by his wife,
because OF his careless appear
ance. '1f you don't buy yourself
a new hat soon." she complained.
people will think you're broke" J"
Let EN-" he answered
unconcernedly: "'Tain't worth
while to spend money just to
prove got It,"
New mode Of wartime trans
portation -. A mother
seen cycling down Main Street
with daughter. feet dangling
out Of a wire basket attached
TO the bikes handlebars.
A Coolidge youngster got her
finger caught I'm a metal bottle
top recently and couldn't get 1t
out. The finger began 10 swell. =.
There was worried telephone
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-27
Novels Hosts
Friday Evening

A group of friends met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. NO
well for covered dish dinner ana
evening of bridge on Friday.
Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifford Clements, Mr.. and
Mrs. Leon Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. w
ID. Johnson, Mrs. Katherine Stoker
and Mrs. |. T. st. Clair of Jeffer
son City. Missouri
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-27

. The Gorbach brothers. Frank, AL
bert, and VIII. all of California,
returned home Saturday after hav-
ing spent several days here look
ing over business interests. They
were guests at Mac Rae Ranch.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-27
Doctors Guests
At Family Dinner

Mrs. c. V. Steward and her
daughter Mrs. Avis Hobby were
co-hostesses at family dinner In
their home on Sunday evening.
Those present were DR.. and Mrs.
G.. b. Steward OF Florence. DR..
and Mrs. r. c. Nevins OF Missouri
DR.. and Mrs. Charles Nevins OF
Casa Grande and DR.. and Mrs
b. L. Steward.
Jack Havens returned TO school
Wednesday after several days Ill
ness following the removal OF his
tonsils.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Stephens
of Los Angeles. California. were
weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. r. Snider. The Stephens have
leased their farm property at home
and are on years vacation
They are considering making
Coolidge their permanent home.
Mr.. and Mrs Otis Sasser were
transacting business in Phoenix
Saturday.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-27

Twenty bales of cotton have
been received at IL Mile Corner
Camp for a new mattress pro-
gram. Percale and ticking are ex-
pected soon. said William Berck-
enbosch. camp manager, after
which the program will get under
way.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-27
Church Notice

Veta Curtis OF La Palma. evange-
list will give Sunday mornings
sermon at Trinity Tabernacle on
West Wilson Avenue.
The Reverend Lima O'Donnell.
pastor, will give the evening ser
mon.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-27
Local Happenings

Mrs. r. W. Chadborn. Miss
Susan Chadborn, and Bob Humph.
ries spent Saturday in Phoenix on
business and pleasure.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-27

The school Fairgrounds at II
Mile Corner Camp are being lev
eled and sowed 10 grass. School
attendance. says William Berken
bosch. camp manager. is holding
up well for this time OF year and
camp children are being benefited
by the addition of a pint of milk
served daily with each school
lunch.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-27

Episcopal services will be held
at vah-Ki Inn at 9:45 Sunday
morning. Vicar J. T. Knight Of
Florence will conduct the service.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-27
William G..
R 0C HE
Democrat For
Justice of the
Peace

o Mrs. Virgil Chandler, Mrs. NJ. NJ.
Cooper and Mrs. n. G. Murray
were guests of Mrs. Ray Linde-
mann for an afternoon of cards in
her home on Friday.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-27

Major and Mrs. Roy Woodruff
OF San Ysidro, California, returned
home Saturday after a weeks visit
with their son and daughter-in-
law Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Wood
ruff at Rancho Iona Verde.
o Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Bicknell
made a business trip to Phoenix
Thursday.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-27

. Mrs. Bob Hodge. Miss Celia
Shipley and Velva wilkins were in
Chandler on business Friday.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-27

Mrs. J. NJ. Hines spent ths
weekend In Phoenix transactinl
business.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-27

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Almann
were dinner guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Byrd Leflore in their home
on Sunday. The Reverend A
Schultz of Chandler was a Sun.
day afternoon guest at the Leflore
home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-14
Baltimore Soldier Killed
Fleeing Military Guard
By the Associated press

By the Associated Press.
INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. Nov. IA
One soldier was killed and two
others were recaptured by military
police after they escaped from a
guard at the Indiantown Gap Army
post, Maj. Clifford G. Beese said
today.
Maj. Beese said Pvt. william A.
Pflster of Baltimore, was killed, and
Pvts. Hester H. Hartman and Harry
F. Baker were recaptured.
The officer said the men over
powered guard and ran into the
woods at one end Of the post yes
terday. They were overtaken four
hours later. The military police
fired warning shots into the air be-
fore wounding Pvt. Pnster, Mai
Beese said. Pvt. Pfister died before
he was brought to the post hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-14
Pacific
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support American ground troops on
Guadalcanal, turned their heavy
guns on japanese troops east OF
Henderson Airfield, setting large
fires and destroying 30 Of IS enemy
landing boats.
While the American warships
were pouring Shells into the enemy,
the Japanese attacked by air. but
% United States Grammar Wild
cats rose to the attack and shot
down is bombers and five Zero
fighters, while shipboard anti-air-
craft gunners snot down nine others.
Only of 81 enemy planes es-
capped, the Navy said.
Thirty Americans were. killed
when a flaming enemy plane, ap-
parently in suicide dive" crashed
on the deck of the San Francisco
and five others were killed on the
Buchanan in the explosion of a
5-inch shell from a Japanese shore
battery.
On the New Guinea front, north
west Of Guadalcanal, Gen. Mac
Arthur's headquarters reported that
Australian. troops advanced two and
one-half miles to envolop another
japanese position after counting
700 to 800 enemy killed in previous
entertainments.
Latest reports from 1.-THE battle
front said the Australians were
pressing forward rapidly toward the
main Japanese invasion base at
Buna, 120 miles across the Papua
Peninsula from Port Moresby,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-14
IA Red Cross Groups
Reach North Africa
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Fourteen American Red eros.
service groups have arrived in North
Africa with United States invasion
forces, the Red Gross announced to-
day.
All are seasoned workers who ac-
company troops to which they have
been assigned for several months.
Among those arriving with the
first troops were:
George w. Munson, Marie Mont
Ohio; Raymond E. Leeds, Cincin-
natl; Talbert D. Jessup, Madison,
Wis; Allen Ffncke, Tenahy, N. j.;
James E. Snyder, Reading, Pa: Her
bert M. sifford, Greensburg, Pa; Al
fred o. Adams, Peoria, ILL.,; Raymond
Myrick, Soughton, Wis, and Thomas
Furness, Lake Forest, Ill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-14
Cashebery's Run
Gives Tech Too
Lead Over Tide
Freshman Back Spirits
n Yards and Takes
Pass Leading to Score

ATLANTA, Ca, Nov. 14.-Led
by their freshman star, Clint
Castleberry, Georgia Tech held
a 7-to-0 lead over Alabama in
the second quarter of their foot
ball game here today before q
sell-out crowd of $4,000.
First Quarter.
Sheldon ripped of n yards to the
Tech IS after the kickoff but Ala
bama held and McHugh punted to
the Tide IS. Held to two yards in
two plays, Alabama's Mosley kicked
to the Tech 80 and Tech had to
punt right back again as the game
settled into a kicking duel. Ala
bama, with Brown and Sails carry
ing. moved to the Tech "a for the
first penetration midway of the
period.
Checked, Mosley punted to Clint
Castleberry and the Tech speedster
raced back u yards to the Jacket
80. On a fake pass, Castleberry
dashed 81 yards to the Alabama 49,
Crossing up the Tide, McHugh
passed to Castleberry who was
pulled down at the g. Castleberry
and Plaster went for and Plaster
lunged over for the score. R. Jor-
dan place-kicked the extra point
and Tech led, TO.
Plaster's kickoff for Tech was
bad and Weeks ran it back "a yards
to the Tech As. Two line smashes
got 8, pass by August was batted
down and August. kicked to the
Georgia Tech IT, The period ended
with Tech leading, TO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-14
Poll Tax
Continued From First Page ;,

Only Senator Connally was heard to
vote against Senator Barkleys mo-
ton.
| A few minutes earlier, also over
Senator Connally's objection, Sen
ator Barley had successfully moved
that Sergeant at Arms Jurney re-
port results Of his quest for alb
sentees.
Absentees From South.
Standing on the dais, Mr.. Jurney
read off a list of members he said
were out Of town.
Eight others, he reported, were be-
lieved to be in Washington but
could not be located at either their
office or residence"
Those were Senators Doxey, Dem
ocrat, OF Mississippi; Maybank, DEM
ocrat, OF South Carolina: ODaniel,
Democrat, of Texas; Mcclellan, Dem
ocrat, Of Tennessee; Russell, Dem
ocrat, OF Georgia. Hill, Democrat, of
Alabamba, and Overton, Democrat,
OF Louisiana-all known to be op-
ponents Of the anti-poll tax bill
and Bunker, Democrat of Nevada.
There seems to have been an
exodus from the Senate today equal
to that OF the children of Israel, Sen
ator Barley commented.
Senator Connally wanted to know
If the sergeant at arms was sup
posed to execute arrest warrants for
members who had gone to their
home States. = or Mi
Senator Barley then modified his
motion so it would apply only to
those in the District of Columbia.
The legislation definitely was
heading into a ful-f1edged f1libuster
BY Southern Democrats and Senator
Connally confidently predicted ut
will never pass"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-14
BY the Associated Press,

Secretary of Labor Perkins, act.
ing at the request Of the War ano
Navy Departments and the Maritime
Commission, today lowered the age
limit for girls employed in war in
dustries from 10 to Is years.
The three agencies, the Secretary
said, agreed that continuation Of the
18-year odd limit, will impair seri-
ously the conduct of Government
business by retarding essential pro-
duction and interfering with the
successful prosecution of the war In
which the United States is engaged
and which requires the complete
utilization of the human and ma
tional resources of the Nation,
Miss Perkins imposed these con-
ditions for employment Of Is and II
year olds:
That no girl under 10 shall be en-
ployed for more than eight hours In
any one day. or between the hours
of 10 pm. and am, or be employed
in any way contrary to State laws
governing hours Of work; that each
contractor employing a girl under IL
years old shall keep on file a Ger
tif1cate showing the employe is al
least l6 years Of age; that no cir
under 10 shall be employed in any
operation or occupation which is
determined to be hazardous in ma
ture or dangerous to health.
Specific luncheon periods OF al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-14
Governor Takes Part
LInHuntinq Runowoy E!ephunt

while but gave up to keep a speak
sing engagement. ak adj
i, Modoc held out most of the. day in
a 60-acre woods near here, where
Sheriff Marvin Idle of Huntington
said Its so dark the boot owls hoot
all day long" When she finally was
driven out Of the woods by a ring
Of bonf1res, the search was called
off until daylight.
Kenneth Kindley, IS, farmer from
Mount Etna, who fell in the ele-
plants path yesterday and suffered
fractured vertebra as she stumbled
across him, was still in a critical
condition at Huntington County
Hospital.
Asserting he did not want to kill
the pachyderm, Terrell Jacobs. its
owner and trainer, maintained I'VE
can take her all right once she
Gains down little
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-14
Nash Plants Reopen
After Intervention Of
War Labor Board
ConciIiutor Declares
Differences Will Be
Negotiated Later
By the Associated Press.

~ haS fASsNNAoV EA 1I6oS.
LANSING, Mich, Nov. A.
Stephen Eddy, Federal labor con-
ciliator, announced truce in the
labor dispute that has closed two
Nash-Kelvinator war plants here
was agreed to by company and
union representatives shortly
after noon today and that the
plants would reopen with today's
3 pm. shifts.
Mr. Eddy said the action was
virtually directive of the War
Labor Board" and that negotia-
tons of the differences which have
kept the plants closed for more
than two days would continue under
the guidance of WLB representa-
tives and Army officials.
The War Department had de-
manded that production of "des-
perately needed war materials" be
resumed Immediately.
w. ]. Patterson, secretary of the
State Labor Mediation Board, said
both company officials and leaders
of the United Automobile Workers
(C1O) have shown a desire for
future harmony" and had tenta-
lively scheduled meeting for Mon-
day to discuss the situation which
arose when the union demanded
the transfer of two foremen.
Union leaders had charged that
the company locked out" the
workers after production was
stopped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-14
War Fund
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today by Floyd D. Akers, campaign
chairman. He hoped for hundreds
Of additional workers over the week
end. He predicted that if the "po-
tential' of 100000 givers could be
contacted the campaign would go
over the top by the next report
luncheon Tuesday at the Willard
Hotel.
Among speakers at the luncheon
were Commissioner John Russell
Young, Edwin N. Lewis, campaign
director; Herbert L, Willett, it,,
executive director; Edwin c. Ora
ham, general chairman, and others.
Many suggestions for intensifica-
ton of the campaign were made
from the floor.
A barrage of appeals will be laid
down over the week end by radio,
press, churches. civic bodies and by
personal solicitation, Mr.. Akers said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-14
Yale, Princeton 90
AT End Of Quarter:
10000 See Game
BULLETIN.

in the second quarter today.
The conversion attempt failed,
making the score 60 in favor
of Princeton.
BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Nov. 14.-Yale and
Princeton fought a scoreless first
quarter before a crowd that filleo
Baker Bowl today for the Big Three
contest, which was shifted to thu
home grounds of Columbia Uni.
vehsity from Princeton, N. j.. be-
cause of transportation problems
A crowd of 10000 was in the stands
First Quarter.
Taylor brought the KICKOFF back
81 yards to the Yale "a and the Ellis
started a ground march that carried
to the Princeton 40 before it was
stopped. Perina tried to cross the
Yale's with quick kick on the first
formation, but it was blocked by
Furse and recovered by Moseley on
the Princeton %. Four plays Melted
only yards and Princeton then
kicked out of danger.
Sandbach broke loose for II yards
through the middle of the Yale line
to his own 36. When the Tiger at
tack failed to materialize, Perina got
off lofty kick that was downed on
the Yale 10, In the next series of
downs, Princeton unveiled pass at
tack that moved to the Yale 81 be-
fore it sputtered to halt. Score
Princeton, O: Yale, O.