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Evening star., 1942-11-05
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"a Overnight Make-up Boxes.
Were $1.S9 9----------$2.20
-3 FITTED Overnight Cases.
Were 97.4S --------$5.9 90
- Large Hat AMI Shss Bexsa.
Were 314.50 ---------410.9 80
- 0vsFnigAt CAsss. Wers
9S.5O Observation-Disclosures "A
~ Hat aAA Shoe Dox. 'DAln-
ard. was 4l1.se .----$7.77
~ Mans 3.0u1t1r CAoe1.
Damaged. Were ei4.1e,
nlsEsulA ylooe.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21
In Mayfair
WITH
The Cbapero1

sMARTLY CARRIED in
beige-gray crepe. with
black hat and shoes =. and
wearing green orchids. -.
Mrs. Margaret STANDARD
Baldwin became the bride
Of Bruce Campbell Of Detroit
-. formerly of New York.
Al Crosse Pointe Memorial
Church. =, Friday afternoon
at 4 80 o'clock
With the Rev. Frank Fit
officiating -.
Following their wedding
at which there were no
attendants "a few close
friends joined them at the
home Of Mrs. Laura Butler
Higbie and saw them off
on their wedding trip.
They'll make their home
At 7714 East Jefferson
avenue o.. on their return 90
town
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21
Work and Happiness Can
Make Plain Women Beautiful
BY IDA JEAN KAN

the Young girls Of today and
is for tho better.
They are growing taller and
standing much straigh,er," she
said. You may be sure Miss
George stands up 70 every inch
Of her height of ) feet 3.
Her exercise program IS 10
walk home after the theatcr
and It's a good jaunt. To put
on couple If pounds Of weight
she has added a glass of beer
to her daily balanced diet.
All that sounds very simple.
doesn't IL? But If every woman
took Miss Georges view that
satisfaction in work. happiness.
and a fow rules for looks and
living are what count, there
might be moro beauties.
Copyright, 1912, oy King Features
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21
Christening Rites Set

Mr.. AND MRS. GEORGE
H. HAMMOND she was
Mary Ann White you'll re-
member
Will hold the christening Of
their young son. George Jr.
lat 4 o'clock on Sunday
-. with the Rev. Fr. Albert
L. Melvin officiating
And that will be the first
Sa b bath Mrs. Gretchen
Rausch will observe in her
new locale .
Which is an extremely hand
some apartment. ...o on West
McNichols road near her
great friends Or. and Mrs.
Stanley J. Joyce and in
the general vicinity Of the
spot ON which she will
shortly start 49, TO build a
home
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21
PeII-Ledyard
Case Stirs
Much Talk
BY MAURY PAUL

NEW YORK. Feb. 21.-There's
a hit more than meets the eye
10 that out-of court settlement
Of the custody OF the small chill
dren of the very social Clarence
{. Pell Jr. and Mrs. Lewis CaSS
Ledyard III, the one-time Eve
Mortimer.
From what I hear the staid
and steady New England judge
who was 10 have heard the case
up in Keene, N. H.. found the
papers filed so, or, "snappy' he
rather sharply advised the out
of-Court settlement.
What that judge now thinks
of life in the younger married
set of New York. Long Island
and Tuxedo Park ought to make
interesting rading!
"Clarry" Pell. according to
records on file in Keene, secured
the custody Of his youngsters.
"TopSy' and Cookie for nine
months annually. his eX-wife Eve
Cnow Mrs. Ledyard) will have
them three months, with visiting
privileges.
BUT THE bitterness between
the two top-lofty Mayfair clans
still runs high
"Clarry" Pell Jr., is in our air
force and gossip out in Westbury
has it his honeymoonless bride,
the former "Cotty" Jeffcott will
make her headquarters there for
the duration, presiding over the
nursery being set up for little
"TopSy" and Cookie"
Society hopes this settlement
Of the unpleasant Pell-Ledyard
domestic cause celcbre will bring
an end 10 all chatter about the
series Of events which led the
first Mrs. Lewis CaSs Ledyard
Ill 10 divorce her husband so
he could marry the first Mrs.
"Clarry' Pell Jr.
If only for the sake Of small
"TopSy' and Cookie" innocent
pawns in the sordid marital
mixup.. fms should bc written
TO gossip about the case.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21
Marian Cowan Leaving

YOU'LL BE saying by-hy
-. NJ on day. 10 Marian
Murray Cowan who's leav-
ing that evening =. TO make
her home in Louisville So.
Says she hopes TO see y'aII
80. when you como down for
the Kentucky Derby IN
May, -.
Had you been at the Penob-
scot Club q. the other eve
ming you'd have seen Mr..
and Mrs. Bill Gershenson
:. celebrating their thir d
wedding anniversary at a
flower c entered table. 49,.
which was bordered by several
doting friends . and nearby
3. Mickey Cochran and pals
-. having a farewell dinner
before one Of their party ...
left for camp 49,.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21
Moderns No Different
Than Adam and Eve
BY HELEN ROWLAND

ADAM WAS probably me
only man who ever told the
absolute truth when ne de-
Clared ardcntiN You're the only
girl in the world" But Eve vas
not the only woman VINO ever
listened and believed H.
Adam started az least one n
the all-tme movic-plotS lie
was the first misunderstood hus-
band His wife could not under
stand that he had no desire 70
cat tho apple. il vas Just her
naCginc that drove him 10 IT,
The very first time he took
her out 10 luncheon. Adam told
Eve that his first wife tLIlith)
had been a demon and Eve told
The world. The woman who pre-
Ceded you is always a demon
ADAM WAS no lnCulSt and
his rhetoric was Sketchy: but
nc spoke the same language
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21
Nurses Aid Courses

THE NURSE, AID courses
-. being offered by Harper
Hospital....a and Woman $
Hospital -.
Have attracted numerous
willing young women who
show up for the classes -.
under such supervision as
Mrs. John s. Coppin =. and
other longtime experts
At Harper g.. you'll find
Mary Weber. :. Mary Mar
garet McAlpine o.. Betsy Hol-
ton D.. Brigitta Valentiner
-. Sis Higbie 49,.
And at w m ans the
Confess Pierre de Rostang
Mrs. Robert Waldron
Mrs. Philip Hilbert -.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21

as most husbands-a domestic
Esperanto, composed mainly Of
grunts. monosyllables, baby-talk,
profanity and hooey
II ne had been able 70 talk
golf. the Adams wouldn't have
been driven out OF Eden by a
flaming sword Just plain bore.
dom would have done ~
Adam and Eve may have had
their little differences as 10 who
should get up and put the
dinosaurs out Al night: or why
Eve couldn't wear her old
leopard skin another year; or
how she was going 10 make
chicken la king out OF an old
rabbit. or where Adam got that
unfamiliar narcissus perfume in
his beard. but they never had q
real case of inconpatibility or
mental cruelty. They had never
heard Of Reno.
EVE HAD A much choice in
a husband as any other woman;
she looked around and accepted
what fate sent her. like a
sensible girl Then she per-
Suaded him that she had picked
him out of the whole wide world
and proceeded 10 change him
nearer IN her hearts desire.
Adam was apparently devoted
10 Eve all the days OF his life.
But then there were no night
clubs, glamour girls. air hostesses
or Florida bathing beauties in
those days-nothing that could
be called a demon by any
stretch Of the Imagination.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21
BY Frances Drake


outlook Is, According to the Stare.
indulgirg petty grievances or
worrying about troubles that
may never happen.
JILY - TO, AUG. -
Lco-An aggressive day for
the armed forces. But for Leo
ties at home it will he wise Il
turn Mars strong tendencies TO
helping bring cheer and harmony
wherever YOU are.
ATG. p TO SEPT. -
Vjrqo-Favored: mental tasks,
correspondence, writing. report
ing. holding meetings and, first
Of all, religious services.
SEPT. p TO OCT. %
liberalization. please. 10
your spiritual needs. Then other
duties. study. reading, visiting
friends and shut-ins, enjoying
other entertainment.
OCT. % TO nov. p
Scoypio-Keep your emotions
in restraint, refuse TO consort
with anger and you'll enjoy a
stimulating. interesting d a y.
nov. - TO DEC. 22
.|0gittdri3S-E X tremes and
immoderation are out! Keep to a
sane. middle course with your
sense of humor always at hand.
DEC. . TO JAN. p
Capricorn - You'll find happi-
ness and feel pride in granting
favors. visiting or sending
cheerful message to some one
lonely or in need and generally
busying yourself in some good
cause.
JAN. - TO FEB. oO
AqUnrjIs-Read and heed no.
tation to Capricornians. You. like
they. can also enjoy wholesome
entertainment and other activi-
ties or interests suitable to the
days leisure hours.
FEB. r To MARCH N
Pisrr Matters of religion.
philanthropy, patriotism and
government are on the preferred
list
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21
Three Plays
Elicit Praise
From Throng
BY JACK l. OLIVER

THE PLAYERS PLAYHOUSE
was filled with Theater Arts
enthusiasts, Friday afternoon, TO
witness the three offerings
whipped up with Thespian care
for their enjoyment.
First was the Sign OF the
Cleft Heart" in which Miss Joan
Stroh and Miss Alice Fraser. in
a sort Of Pierrot and Pierrette
arrangement. scoursed ex-
pertly in a Valentine setting.
Next was the ''WorNsfi in the
Freight Car" a thriller of pres
ent day war-and-spy fare.
In this we're such deft per-
formers as Mrs. James Steep.
Mrs. Dean Coffin, Mrs. George
Romney and Jane Mcclure.
Finally, Thornton Wilder's fas-
cinating Happy Journey from
Trenton 10 Camden" written
after the fashion of his Our
Town with no Suggesting or
props.
In this were Mrs. Ralph
Simonds. Mrs. John Hockey,
Miss Madeleine Cliff. Mrs.
Thomas Morrow. Mrs. Nall
Gambler and Mrs. Frank w.
Coolidge.
FOLLOWING THE final
round Of applause, audience and
actresses alike assembled 10 The
Big Room, where tea and things
were handed about by such
hoStcsses as:
Mrs. David r. Morelng Mrs.
Henry B. JOY, Mrs. Howard Cof-
fin. Mrs. Lynn McNaughton with
Mrs. Arthur Maxwell Parker.
Mrs. Joseph T. Reader. Mrs.
Robert MeSmer. Mrs. c. G.. Eden
and Miss Virginia Snow, as the
committee, circulating happily
Richard Forsyth. we should
tell you. directed all three plays
so don't forget his share Of
praise while you're Al II.
A RECENT and Handsomely
appointed wedding was that Of
Miss Mildred J. Bracken, daugh-
ter Of MIR and Mrs. John J.
Rracken of Moss avenue. and
Oswald Beausollel.
The ceremony was held At
Blessed Sacrament Church and
the reception al The Wardell.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21
McCarthys Are Visitors
IN row. for a few day.

IN TOWN for a few days
are Captain and Mrs.
James Mccarthy Of Omaha,
Neb. 70 be the house guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael j..
Mccarthy Of Merton road ..,
(The Mccarthy men are
brothers
In the visitors honor a
dinner party vii. be given
this evening
And another one sun.
day before they depar, for
Baltimore 10 which they've
been transferred 49,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21
Cooking School
tuesday Afternoon

A LENTEN menu is a feature
of the Homemakers' Club cook
ING school 10 be held Tuesday,
February "a. in the clubroom
on the fifth floor OF the Detroit
Times Building.
Class will begin AT | 80 in the
afternoon. with doors open at
l o'clock.
PRUDENCE PENNY will pre-
pare a complete economy menu
consisting of steamed salmon
loaf, glazed carrots. riced po-
tatoes. raw spinach salad with
garlic dressing and pru-mallow
dessert.
b. ALENE THEISNER, d.
rector Of the Dairy Council Of
Detroit will be guest speaker.
Her subject, The Place Of
Dairy Products in Family
Meals"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21
HOROSCOPE

new our pledge OF undyjng 10y
atty TO God and His principles.
NAY II TO II ~ 3f
& cujri- Favorable for spir-
itual and private Interests Nee
ssary work should be undertaken
without complaint
JJNE - To JjLT -
CUcer-Today warns against
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21
Miss Marquardt
Enters Academy

LITTLE MISS LUCANNA
MARQUARDT, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Marquardt Jr..
enrolled in ST. Mary's Academy,
Monroe, Mich, recently.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21

THE WOMEN who come up
the hard way remain al tho top
long enough TO form some iic7s
Of success that arc not accord
Ing 10 HoratIo Alccr. whose
honespun hcro'S Talents were
always recognized and rewarded.
When I asked Grace George.
ono OF the great ladies Of the
stage, 10 give rs a rule 70" sue
cess. she replied promptly, "a
good play And good play
means good box office. always
In a profession whore a high
premium is supposed 10 be
placed on beauty she dos not
see It as a factor in success. II
don't think beatty counts AZ all
or that 1t ever has, she dc
Clared.
You wouldn't call Helen Hayes
beautiful. or Katharine Cornell
and they are two Of tho women
YOU think Of first IN connection
with outstanding success back Of
the footlights. True. they have
great talent but, oh, how they
have worked
Happiness Helps
This star believes that work
and the satisfaction Of doing IL
we'll tend 10 improve WomanS
looks and that combined with
personal happiness they may
even make her beautiful
And whom do you think she
cites as proof? Lynne Fon-
tame, conceded 10 be one of the
most beautiful and fascinating
women Of the stage.
1T docSn' seem credible" she
observed. but l can remember
time when Miss Fontannc was
quite plain. / believe hCr hap
pincSS in her work and in her
personal life have had n lot 10
do with the transformation into
a very beautiful woman.
Apparently Miss George her
shelf has enjoyed her share of
this beauty agent She IS one
Of the lovclleSt stars ever 10
take up permanent residence on
Broadway. And she has so much
poise and serenity that the
thought flashed through my
mind here is what is meant by
a lady" | asked her definition Of
the term and she looked startled
for an instant and said she
wouldn't know one if she saw
one.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21
Among Others Present

AMONG THE Others pres
ent
Mrs. Emma Fox Mrs.
Raymond II. Berry Mrs.
Cornelius l.. T. Gabler ....
Mrs. James j. Comella
Mrs. Harry F. Goring Mrs
John F. Ortiz and many
nore,...
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21
Posture Tip

So We went back 10 discussing
actresses and what they learn
that can he passed along
Her tip for posture startled
mo it Is TO get up from your
chair with your chest not with
your seat And for poiSc. not
10 think about yourself TOO much
With good posture and poise to-
GetheT. she thinks A woman can
create any impression she
pleascS.
She notices q great change In
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21

For S'WdoV, Fcbr"orP p.
MARCH Fl TO arm ~
Arjcs-Today is the time to
pay tribute 10 our Heavenly
Father and think strongly Of
democracy and freedom.
APRIL Of TO NAY n
TuWus-Splendid time to re-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21
BY PRUDENCE PENNY

FEW REFRESUNTNT Set-
ups can look more appctIzlng
than a Colorful tray Of dainty
cheese Snacks and crisp relshcs.
These dainty rolled and ribbon
sandwiches served with steam
ing cups of hot chocolate viii
solve the snack problem
The sandwiches may he made
the day before or early in the
day. wrapped in a damp towel
and wax paper. stored IN the
refrigerator ready for shclng A
coordination Of white and whole
wheat or graham bread gives "A
nice color note
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21

4 CHILD born on this dog:
Is of profound understanding.
fond Of all kinds Of knowledge;
persevering. Sturdy character
and principles; keen perception.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21
To Roll

T.o gns'ccd bread for the
rolled sandwiches Remove
crus'e from the loaf Of bread
and slice tho loaf IN thin length
wise slices Spread bread gem
erOuSiy with Softened butter
then with cheese filing and roll
UP like itly roll
The ribbon sandwiches arr
made by combining TWO alter
into -isr~r~ ,.-E,f'r.- a-ri-,.+trri-A
wheat bread with cheese flllnE
Place IN refrigerator and when
thoroughly chilled remove cruStS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21

MEMBERS OF the Homcmak.
ers Club Unit Of the American
Red Cross. will meet on Thurs
day February Is. in the club
room on the Nth floor NJ our
building Doors open at 9 a. m.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-21
Your Horoscope

Frances Drake,
The Detroit Tire,.
10 Time, square. Detroit, Mich.
plIASI SIND Ny rNDNlD-
JAl HOROSCOPE. PERSONAL
DAILY CIDE and LUCKY
CAiiNDAR Tor the firu n1
month, of ga.
! WH Born
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-29
Cedar Point Trip
AtBdrgdin Price

An appealing outing a 160.mile
round trip Cedar Point cruise, is
Offered YOU by Steamer PUTIN
Bay, Friday al a bargain.
You make TINS Friday cruise at
special low rates, 81 for adults,
SOC for children 5 10 IA. On this
trip the steamer will pass through
some most picturesque spots OF
| Detroit River and Lake Erie.
/ StopOyer On hours az Cedar Point
and touch al Put in Bay on the up
and down trips. allowing persons
so desiring 10 stay for hours at
Put in Bay Both Cedar Point
and Put in Bay offer bathing
beaches, picnic groves and other
attractions.
Persons who wish 10 60 on this
Friday cruise should clip excursion
ticket blank from a special Ashley
Il Dustin Steamer Line advertise
ment, such rs appears in the
Times today and also Will appear
tomorrow These blanks may be
exchanged A. the Ashley e. Dustin
Steamer Line office. foot OF FIRST
street. or az The Detroit Times
Travel Bureau. 1870 CaSs avenue
Steamer Putin Bay is scheduled
10 leave the FIRST street dock at
9 a. m Friday, is due back around
lO;40 p. m. tho same daV.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-29
Quiz Answers

He noticed the planet had a
small attendant on either
side. His telescope was not
powerful enough 10 show
clearly tho system OF rings
by which II is surrounded.
2-Not necessarily. It's a fluid
FOR invisible writings which
become visible by applca-
ton of heat.
3-James Smith OF Pennsyl-
Vania.
1.-Two parts Of hydrogen to one
part OF oxygen.
Sit was originally a discus.
sion arising from an attempt
10 show that Sir Francis
Bacon wrote the dramas at
trlbuted TO Shakespeare.
Sc Voy extraordinary and
minister plcnipotcntiary.
approximately 100.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-29
Connolly Answers

-ta) Helgoland; (b) Sevas-
topol; tc) New York
la Sept. 5, 1882: tb) April
IA, 1865; (c) 1926.
la Allentown, Pa: (b) off
Ireland; tc) what is now
Provincetown. Cape Cod.
Nov, n, 1920.
la Civil War; tbl Revolu-
ton; tc) War Of 1912.
la Plat National Park. tb)
Wind Cave Park (cl Glacier
National Park.
la Stephen Foster; th)
Admiral William n. Leahy;
tcl Admiral Chester W.
NimitZ.
TAI KiplinG "ReccssionaI' .
thl Browning Rabbi Ben
Ezra fc) Samuel Smith.
" America
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-29
Pitfalls oh Love F.. By Adele Garrison

AS I turned 10 meet Katharine 5
accusing gaze. there was an all
gone feeling inside me. / had not
expected her for hours yet and her
movements as always were 50
noiseleSss. the result OF her rigid
training as nurse, that none OF
Us had heard her come in
had been eager 20 tell her the
truth about The letter she believed
10 be from her husband. but / had
expected 10 lead up 10 the dis.
closure gradually, not blurt II out
under the handicap u having her
know first that / had deceived her
But my father stepped nobly
int6 the breach. With stately old
fashioned courtesy he seated her
in an armchair opposite mine
This Is all my doing, katha-
rlne, not Margaret" he said
II imposed secrecy on her for
Jacks sake---and for yours.
You would not have believed
the truth ~ We had told YOU
about II when YOU first came 20
tho hotel"
TELLS or SEEING JACK
She famed into agltated speech.
You have heard from Jack?
You know where he is"
He heSitated ever so slightly
then said
mo. I do not know where
he IL now. But ] saw him less
than % hours before YOU ar
rived. and had report Of his
whereabouts and his safety from
the most trustworthy source
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-29
By Michael Berry
By Fran Striker
By Lee Falk and Ray Moore
By Zane Grey

NsH rcnlttancs 20 ne.
trrIf Tirufs designating
u whom 20 send Anf
Namr address Esw ar
der can - hlRd Sc 30
i1Hsd states rhnada
arf HsE.~1 ONLY.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-29

just n little while before YOU
reached here,
1T was physical impossi-
bility for the letter you re-
ceiyed 10 be genuine. IL was
forged, beyond a doubt--and We
have pretty good surmise now
~ TO the identity OF the forger."
She Shivered slightly, the
lashed out AT me.
And you let me search all
these weary, heArt-breaking
hours" she said. her voice al
most a shrek. Then her self.
control and her sense OF justice
returned together, and she put
out pleading hands 20 me.
SPENCER TAKES BLAME
Forgive me, MAdge" she
said. You know ! did not mean
that. You tried NO hard 10 tell
me that letter was forged, but
l would not listen. But" she
faltered-"lf you had told me
this"
II forbade her 10 do that,
Katharine my father struck in,
and like good soldier she
obeyed me, But now 1 have re-
leased her from her promise
about that---and other things.
You are at liberty, Margaret. To
tell her the whole story, begin
ming with your trip TO Con-
necticut."
Tic had been standing while n,
talked, and now turned TO Ronald
Come, lad" he said. Wen
80 over 10 the other suite"
ALONE WITH KATHARINE
As they made their way 10 IN,
camoufsged door leading 10 IN,
communicating suite, my father
sent back a reassuring last mes
sage.
III YOU need us, tap on the
door" he said.
Then Katharine, usually 81
poised and well-Conuolled va,
standing over me. her hand
my shoulders. | almoS
expected her 10 shake me.
Please do not keep me wait
Ing. Madge," she pleaded. Tell
me quickly, IL cant stand
much more"
Il know. dear girl" I said.
but II IL long story. Sit
down and I'll give you the vital
points first, then I'll tell you the
rest"
She snatched up my lavender
aromatic salts, took a deep Whit
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-29

OF them, then corked the bottit
and laid u down again.
I'm all right now" she said,
as she settled into her chair.
But tell me again. You're sure
Jack IL safe ."
Continued tomorrow
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-29
ARMY CAMP RATES
Daily

DaHY and SMnddy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-14
|OW Denounces
Axis Runor' on
Customs Duties

The ONCE of War Information
today denounced as "a typical Axis
rumor". report that American
troops abroad are compelled to pay
exorbitant customs duties on pack
ages sent to them from home.
The Owl said that this Nazi lie"
had received widespread circulation
throughout the United States and
was designed to worry relatives OF
American. soldiers abroad and to
spread distrust of our Allies.
The rumor was timed to coincide
with the Christmas season, the owl
pointed out.
The Owl said the Army Post
Once, which has charge Of move
ment of parcels to men in service,
had called the rumor pure rot"
Customs duties are not imposed on
packages to troops, 1t was said, with
two minor exceptions. These places
were not named for reasons Of
security, but 1t was said that only
200 troops are involved.
The rumor was aimed particularly
at the British Empire, owl said IN
denying the rumor that customs
duties are charged by British
authorities.
It was pointed out that soldiers
who send things home from abroad
pay import duties to the United
States, but that a bill is now pend
ing in the Senate to allow free
importation Of such articles.