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Evening star., 1942-06-02
Aunt MoIIy'

Old-time Washingtonians, if not
their younger contemporaries, will
regret to learn of the death of Miss
Mary E. Davis. AS Aunt Molly" she
was personality Well-beloved in the
Nations Capital when it still was
lust an overgrown village" Some
thing profoundly American distin-
guiShed her-a natural talent for
making people happy through the
production of what once were known
as creature comforts" for them.
Listed in the annals of the COM
munity as the first domestic science
teacher in the public schools, she was
more accurately kind of human
angel ministering to her neighbors
through their children. No one who
ever came within the orbit of her
influence remained unaffected by her
charm. She was altogether lovable.
Although she kept house" for her
brother, she was too busy to concen-
trate on only a single hearth. Her
keenest interest was in the girls
and the boys she tactfully moth
cred. How many of them she
guided into useful and fortunate
careers is a matter of specula-
ton for which no definite answer
can be given. The fact was that
she taught not merely "the or
Evening star., 1942-06-02
Repeat Performance

Prime Minister Churchill's an
nouncement that the Royal Air
Force, only forty-eight hours after
the devastating attack on Cologne,
has showered the great arsenal city
of Essen and contiguous territory
with bombs from more than 1000
planes lends portentous emphasis to
Lieutenant General Arnold's forecast
of IAN air offensive against the
enemy which he cannot meet, defeat
or survive"
Essen, home of the world-famed
Krupp munitions works, Is on the
main railroad from Cologne to Berlin
and in 1888 had a population of
654,538. Details of last nights as
sault were not given by Mr.. Churchill,
but II 1t followed the pattern of the
attack on Cologne, as might be
assumed from the comparable num-
Der of planes involved, it seems
likely that some 100000 pounds
OF bombs were dropped on the city.
Incidentally, the British admitted
the loss of only thirty-five planes,
nine fewer than in the Cologne raid.
No one outside of Germany, and
probably very few there, can know
the precise extent of damage in
flicted by these attacks. But there
can be no slightest doubt that the
impact of such titanic blows must
be shattering to the morale of the
German people who are exposed to
them. When the war began Hitler
made the mistake of telling his peo-
pie that their homeland could not
be bombed by the enemy. Now that
1t Is being bombed, and on scale
which was without precedent even
in the days when the Luftwaffe was
sweeping everything before it. the
faith of the most fanatical of the
Nazis In the invincibility of their
leader must be beginning to crack.
1t may be true, as Mr.. Churchill
suggested in his announcement of
the Essen raid, that attacks on such
a tremendous scale cannot be made
every night in the year. But Gen
eral Arnold, chief Of our own Air
Corps, has given assurance that
American bomberS with American
crews soon will be flying with the
British against Germany in great
numbers. When that day arrives the
world may we'll have reason to re-
view in a modern setting the Duke
of Wellingtons comment at Water
loo: Hard pounding, this, gentle
men, but we'll see who can pound
the longest"
Evening star., 1942-06-02
Lots Wife Breaks the
LONG Silence

Lots wite" they say and shake
their heads;
Nobody knotOS my name,
Nor is it deemed of consequence
That ,uas fair OF fame.
"She looked behind-She turned to
salt"
Thus speak they to my shame.
But I felt I must turn again
To glimpse that upper room
Where once our babies slept. The
Rose
OF Sharon t0uS in bloom,
And lilies by the door &. . HON. could
/ leaue them to their doomi
There Uds a tDomdn do,Dn the street
Who had been pery kind;
A certain tDistful thing she said
Kept running through my mind -.
II should call her mould she Gomez
And so-I looked behind.
Still stand I here-d monument
To disobedience? No,
To Doman's lore and loyalty
That strangely hold her so,
To little tender memories
That ,oiu not let her 90.
3. Y. WILLIAMS.
Evening star., 1942-06-02
THIS AND THAT
By Charles E. Trdce,UeH.

steak and onions among the best in the
world
To the next person. onions, either
fresh or otherwise, are distinctly dis
agreeable.
We never will forget speaking on this
subject to weli-known Washingtonian.
"Onions!' he said wrinkling his nose
in disgust. ANY one who would eat
onions is depraved."
Yet millions of people do eat them,
who by no means are depraved, or are
even strange. Indeed, entire nations
find them quite delightful.
*E +
Minute particles are given off in the
creation OF any odor or fragrance, and
these actually lombard the olfactory
nerves, through the organs of smell.
1t may be believed. then, that certain
sensitive persons are fragrance con-
noiSSeurS.
They are more sensitive when it comes
to such things, just as some persons are
in matters of touch.
The pianist likes to believe that he
touch than the ordinary run Of man
kind, and no doubt he is right about it,
even if some scientist claims to have
demonstrated that he can secure exactly
the same tone with the end of broom
stick.
1t is indisputable. we believe, that
many persons are quite insensitive, when
to of o1I lyi
disagreeabie ones.
They do not mind their living and
sleeping rooms being saturated with
stinking smoke from old froWsy bonfres.
If the person with a really sensitive
nose were to say anything about the
looks of wonder.
Ether and skunks are among the un-
forgettable smells of this world.
The first comes in closed room, and
the second in the great outdoors, and it
is impossible to say which is the worst.
Either ether or skunk is bad enough!
Whether it is possible, by taking
thought, to make ones self like a dis
agreeable door, we do not know.
Probably all such matters are auto
matte, that is one instantly and in
stinctively likes or dislikes. and there is
nothing to be done about It,
In "Pecks Bad Boy" now unfortu-
nately disappeared from the book
shelves the boy put a sign on a display
in the grocers stand
Ten cents a SMELL it read, and one
smell is enough"
1t would be easy. If by paying 10 cents
and walking away, we could get rid of
some odors, or draw others to US.
Commonly, the odors We dislike are
not SO easily gotten rid of. 1t will be a
good thing. at such times. TO remember
coffee when it is ground, or lilacs in the
fresh dew of spring morning.
Evening star., 1942-06-02
Expresses Approval Of Editorial
About Federated Churches.
To the Editor of The Sta.

To the Editor of The Star:
I am writing to commend your recent
editorial concerning the Washington
Federation Of Churches
There are nearly 100000 Christians in
the ITO congregations that make up the
federation, and though all of them are
not well acquainted with the work of
this, their instrument for community
service in the Kingdom of their Master,
they take a pardonable pride in the
many worthwhile things which your
editorial mentioned that this organiza-
ton fosters. The sum total of these
progressive Christian causes seems very
large when we consider that so few Of
our people really are working at the i'm
portant task, which in money requires
less than 3 per cent of the total budgets
of the member churches raised for local
purposes.
When opportunity offers, hope you
will call attention to the fact that this
federation, with others all over the land,
make up the Federal Council of Churches
in America, which with similar councils
all over the world is building the World
Council of Christian Churches.
When the war is won and the peace
is being formulated. the voice of the
united church should be heard.
The widest publicity of such co-opera-
tive Christian effort should be the task
of all who cherish the hope of peace on
earth among men of good will.
GUY WITHERS.
Evening star., 1942-06-02
Constructive Program

A realistic approach to the tre-
mendous problems that will face the
United States and its allies after
they win the war is presented in the
Memorial Day address of Under
secretary of State Sumner Welles.
AS he pointed out the American peo-
pie then will have the opportunity,
as well as the great responsibility,
Of playing an important part in
determining the kind of future world
in which they will live. The gigantic
effort now being made to achieve
victory WILL in the long run, be in
vain unless we live up to our re-
sponsibilities in the postwar period
by doing what we can in co-opera-
tion with other nations of like mind
to establish a permanent system of
general security and peace.
No one can foresee now in precise
and definite terms just what will be
required for a just and lasting peace
settlement. Mr. Welles outlined a
sound program of basic principles,
however, with emphasis on the OBJ
jective of making secure the 'funda-
mental rights" of all peoples of the
earth. In the first place, this would
involve inexorable and swift justice
to all these groups that can truly
be held accountable for the war"
but with no peoples forced to "atone
vicariously for crimes" for which
they are not responsible. To assure
freedom from fear to peace-loving
peoples" until the permanent SyS-
tenn of security promised by the
Atlantic Charter is established, he
believes the United Nations will have
to maintain international police
power" Then, he insists, the United
Nations must become the nucleus
of a world organization of the future
to determine the final terms of a
lust. an honest and durable peace"
that would assure the sovereign
equality of peoples throughout the
world" abolishing discrimination
between peoples because OF their
race, creed or color" and ending 1.-The
age of imperialism"
This long-range program, Mr..
Welles points out, can be fulfilled
only after passing of the period Of
inevitable social and economic chaos
to follow the war, which will present
gigantic task of relief, of recon-
struction and of rehabilitation" to
the United Nations. The United
States alone will have the strength
Evening star., 1942-06-02

ganized body of knowledge which
treats OF food, clothing, shelter and
household management in their
physical, economic and social aspects
as related to the life and welfare of
the individual, the family and the
community" but also the practical
philosophy of living to brave and
generous purpose.
Aunt Molly served thirty-four
years in the schools, retiring to other
labors in 1925. The Red Cross, her
church and missionary societies and
her friends, old and young alike, kept
her occupied during her sunset days.
Now, at 81, she rests, and those who
were nearest to her and valued her
mind and heart highest look back
with joy and pride on their associa-
tion with her
Evening star., 1942-06-02

Some of us the other day were trying
to determine what is the most delightful
smell.
One said that nothing quite equaled
bread while 1t is baking.
Another spoke up for bacon and eggs.
A third testified that in his opinion
the odor of coffee, freshly ground, is the
most enhancing of all smells.
This entry finally won first prize
Every one agreed that there are few
odors to equal the coffee smell, and this
whether one drinks it or not
Coffee rationing, probably not far in
the future, should enhance the reputa-
ton of the drink as prime fragrance.
Favorite smells, of course, vary with
the person.
There are some men and women who
would say instantly that there is no
fragrance in the world, as far as they
are concerned, to equal that of the lilac
Certainly this fresh scent, all on a
spring morning, is like nothing else in
the world.
Another scent no one can forget, or
ever mistake, is that of sassafras
Perhaps one has to come from a small
country town to appreciate this.
Once smelled, it is an odor which is
never forgotten. If any smells ever are
forgotten. There might be some dispute
about this. The nerves of smelling are
so linked up with all the other nerves,
and mans very life often depends upon
these nerves. that it is possible to believe
that no odor is ever forgotten.
1t is impossible, however, to forget
even the name of saSsafras.
Several years ago this writer tried it
on friend, who, to his certain knowl-
edge, as he stated afterward, had not
smclled sassafras for half a century.
Yet when we asked him to close his
eyes. and then held the small bag under
his nose, he drew long breath, and said:
"SaSsafras!"
Honeysuckle is another favorite of
many persons.
Certainly is a tops" with children.
Only scientist could tell what it is
about smell which makes it acceptable.
If you were a cat for instance. you
would find valerian root very agreeable.
Not being a cat, you find that the
root repugnant.
Cats, as everybody knows, find catnip,
the herb, very fine
Apply human nose to it. and it seems
rather on the weak side, with no appre-
ciable betterment over a thousand other
plants.
Food odors are so linked up with sur
vival that it is not strange that they
occupy a major part of the thought
when talking of agreeable smells.
Some persons would find the odor Of
Evening star., 1942-06-02
Wur Trade Barrier

The action of the forty-eight Gov
ernors in approving uniform stand
ards with respect to the size and
weight of commercial motor We
hicles, thus eliminating the conflict
ing regulations that have delayed
the movement of war supplies, pro-
vides heartening evidence of the
desire of the States to cooperate
with the Federal Government in re-
moving local barriers to the war
effort Particularly gratifying is the
fact that this action has been taken
only ten days after the States were
requested by the Executive Com
mittee of the Governors Conference
to accept the uniform minimum
standards developed by the Bureau
Of Public Roads and approved by
the War Department.
State regulations governing the
sizes and weights of commercial We
hicleS and the limits on weight loads
have varied widely and in many
instances have hampered the now of
military goods. Heads OF the war
agencies, in appearing before the
Federal-State Conference called by
Secretary of Commerce Jones last
month, pointed out that these con-
flicting regulations constituted a
serious obstacle to the production
program, and often necessitated
transfers at State lines.
BY ending troublesome delays
caused by differences in State laws
regulating the sizes and weights of
commercial vehicles, the agreement
just announced will make possible
a greater utilization of the country's
highway transport facilities in the
shipment of war material and equip
ment to strategic areas. The Gov
ernors are to be commended for
taking steps so promptly to remove
this major bottleneck to production,
and it is to be hoped that the States
will continue to cooperate with the
Federal authorities in the elimina-
ton of other local obstacles to the
war program.
Evening star., 1942-06-02
Sure Shot

1t is invariably a keen disappoint-
ment to any patriotic and energetic
young man when he is turned down
by the armed services on account of
physical deficiency. Some feel bit
ter-not the right attitude, but
pardonable one, not subject to severe
criticism. Some Sulk, and others
shrug it off. The cream of the crop
does better than this-it sets out
either to correct the deficiency, or
to prove that the medical examiner
was wrong
In this class was Policeman May
of Dallas. Shortly after being turned
down by the Navy for defective Wis
ion, it was his lot to have the task
of stopping suspicious looking auto
mobile whose driver had refused to
halt on command. Although 1t was
night, and the car was a block away,
moving rapidly, Rejectee May drew
his pistol and fired three times. He
hit both rear tires, one after the
other, and punctured the gas tank
in the middle of the A card, thus
striking three blows for law, order
and Leon Henderson. respectively.
Inasmuch as the best gunners in
our Navy can do no better than three
hits out of three shots, 1t seems that
May has a good chance for reclassi-
fication. The Navy had better hurry
up, however, before General Doolittle
commanders this sure-shot Texan
for his next jaunt to Toxic.
Evening star., 1942-06-02

followed a widespread collapse of the
old order
There still are too many who vision
the future in doubt and trepidation. I'M
familiar with Ordway Teads New vi
sions of Democracy" hence The Stars
columns play an important role in prep
aration. CHARLES NJ. THOMAS.
Editor, The Washington Tribune.
Demands Correction of Words
OF Navy Song Now Silly"
To the Editor of The Star:
The Navy ought to do something to-
ward stopping the silly words being sung
to Anchors Aweish."
On radio, screen, phonograph and
stage We hear:
Anchors aweigh, my boys, anchors
aWeigh,
Farewell to college Joys" etc, etc.
Sissy, collegiate and pantywaist,
calls 'em.
The song goes:
Stand. Navy, down the field,
Sails set to the sky,
Well never change our course" etc. etc.
And also the people who have been
responsible for the mutilation Of this
great song should be told not to spell 1t
Anchors Away" which makes the title
as silly as the words that have been
saddled onto the Navys song
(Pvt. 1st Class GEO. P. RICHARDS,
U. S. M. C.
Evening star., 1942-06-02
0. P. A. Appointments

The decision of several unnamed
New Deal Senators to complain to
the President because Leon Hender-
son has ignored the wishes of ad-
miniStratiOn supporters in selecting
men to fill important jobs under the
Office of Price Administration is un-
fortunate to say tine least.
This is neither a Democratic nor
a Republican war. 1t is a struggle
that has to be fought by all of the
people, and it would be exceedingly
harmful to the war effort If the
work of the o. P. A.. which vitality
influences the lives of all Americans
of whatever political faith, were to
be tinged with any narrow political
partiSanShip. Yet that, by implica-
tion at least. is what Senators are
asking for when they undertake to
insist upon the appointment of their
own political adherents to key jobs,
and protest against the appointment
of any one who does not see eye to
eye with them politically.
In an organization like the O. P.
A, appointees should be chosen solely
on the basis of their qualifica tions
for the work which has to be done.
1t is gratifying to learn in this some
what indirect fashion that Mr.. Hen
derson apparently has been guided
by considerations of merit rather
than politics in making his selec-
tions, and it is to be hoped that the
President will do nothing to inter-
fere with this altogether commend
able procedure.
Evening star., 1942-06-02

@. How much does a baby hippopota-
mus weigh at birth?-D. C. T.
A. The weight at birth generally varies
between IS and 10 pounds.
@. What emperor worked as q laboreY
In sfipbuilding?-G. G.
A. To advance his naval program,
Peter the Great sent large number OF
Russian mobiles to Italy, Holland and
England, admonishing them not to re-
turn until they had become good sailors.
He, himself, went incognito to Holland
and hired out as a common laborer to
a Dutch shipbuilder. He was soon rec
ognized and subsequently went to Am
sterdam, where he worked on building
frigate. learning its construction from
start TO finish.
O. How many Polish fighting men are
there in England?-M. G.
A. There are about $4,000 in Great
Britain, comprising two divisions.
@ What is the greatest altitude at
which a photograph has been made?-
B. N. D.
A. A photograph taken at an altitude
of 1871 miles above sea level from TIE
balloon Explorer II, in 1885, is probably
the highest ever made. 1t is especially
notable in that, for the first time, the
bulge OF the horizon is clearly shown.
O. How did the Solomon Islands re-
ceive their name?-C. C. B.
A. These Pacific islands were discov-
cred by Spanish sailor named Alvaro
Mendana, and named Solomon because
they appeared to be very rich.
G. Has the scaffolding been removed
from the Mount RuShmore Memorial?-
N. P.
A. Work on the four heads Of ths
Presidents is completed and the scaffold-
ing has been removed.
@. Where can the middle line of the
Bible be found %. B. Y.
A The middle line is in II Chronicles,
chapter 4. verse is.
G. What States are included In the
Middle West?-U. B. E.
A. The Middle West comprises spe-
cifcally the States of Ohio. Indiana, ILL
nois, Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin and
Minnesota.
O. Who wrote the Latin chant Dies
Irae?"-E L. z
A. 1t is attributed to Thomas OF
Celano, the friend of St. Francis, and
was probably written in the 18th CEN
tury.
O. What Is the name Of the animal
that has eight legs and no body?-R. w.
A.
A. The sea spider, or pycnogonid. has
a very small body and disproportion-
ately long legs. and is often popularity
called no body crab"
@. Please give some information on
Sir William Phipps, the first royal gov
ernor of Massachusetts.-R.P P. E.
A. Phipps was born in 1851 near
Pemaquid, Me- and began life as ship
carpenter. Later he became interested
in recovering treasure from sunken
Spanish ships and went to England to
make arrangements. His second at
tempt was successful and much gold was
recovered. He was knighted June 2S,
1857, and probably was the first native
born American to be so honored.
Evening star., 1942-06-02
and resources for leadership in this

and resources for leadership in this
task.
There can be no question but that
solution of the postwar problems,
both those of immediate reconstruc-
ton and those of establishing a per-
manent system of peace, will demand
the best that Is in us as a Nation in
the way of wise craftsmanship and
enlightened, unselfish cooperation
with the rest of the world. We can
be confident that they will not be in
surmountable if they are approached
in the constructive and far-sighted
spirit exemplified by Mr.. Welles'
address.
Evening star., 1942-06-02
Letters to the Editor

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Evening star., 1942-06-02

@. When river is rising, is 1t higher
in the middle of the channel or along
the banks?-N G. B.
A. The ONCE of the Corps of Engi-
neers says that under normal conditions
when a river is rising the water surface
is higher at the center than at the sides.
@. WHAT is the name of the French
nobleman who married the daughter Of
Pierre Laval?-G. D.
A. Count Rene de Chambrun, a cousin
Of Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, married
Jose Laval.
O. What plant is said to be the most
useful in the WORLDS. D.
A. This distinction has been claimed
both for the coconut palm and ths
bamboo. Both can supply every basic
human need.
Evening star., 1942-06-02

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Senator Tydings predicts a public
debt of 5000, 900. 0.o0o, 900. Can it be.
Senator, that you are losing your
powers Of imagination
Evening star., 1942-06-02
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All rights of publication Of special dispatches
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Evening star., 1942-06-02
Appreciates Editorial

Appreciates Editorial
On Actor of "True Genius"
To the Editor Of The Star:
The excellent editorial appearing In
Sundays Star on the noted actor, John
Barrymore, is worthy of comment. 1t is
a fine appraisal of true genius and will
be appreciated by all lovers of the drama
truly interpreted. Thank you for it.
w. r. WALTON.
Evening star., 1942-06-02

@. How many Polish fighting men are
there in England?-M. C.
A. There are about $4,000 in Great
Britain, comprising two divisions.
Evening star., 1942-06-02
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