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Evening star., 1942-11-07
Illegal Apartments

Aho eFICtlOll VI families from
homes which, in defiance of zoning
regulations, have been converted
into multi-family dwellings is being
done in accordance with the law and
on that point there is no debating
the matter. At the same time, the
policy evidently followed by the
zoning Commission is open to ques-
ton.
That policy is to act on complaints
from neighbors and when violations
OF the zoning regulations in respect
to, remodeling have been verified, to
evict the tenants. AS far as known,
no prosecutions are planned against
the property owners who deliberately
have violated the regulations by con-
verting their homes into apartments.
Thus the tenant, instead of the
landlord, is being punished. And lit
tie, if anything, is being done to halt
widespread practice, encouraged by
the shortage of housing, of convert
ing homes in restricted residential
areas into apartments and trusting
to luck that the neighbors will not
complain.
Because Washington is so crowded
and suitable family housing so diff
cult to find. the Zoning Commission
might do we'll to make the same sort
OF study in regard to converting
homes into apartments that was
made in permitting temporary use of
homes as rooming houses in re-
stricted areas.
The Zoning Commission is correct
iy concerned lest the multi family
use of homes depreciate the charac-
ter OF home communities, protected
by the zoning regulations. The same
concern was manifested over the
rooming house issue. Property own
ers have bought their homes in these
communities, will spend large part
of their lives paying for them and
they rely on zoning regulations to
protect their investments. In the
case of rooning houses, the commits
sion relaxed the regulations after
satisfying itself, in each case that
proposed occupancies would not
blight permanently the restricted
character of the neighborhood
The same modification might be
made In the case of converting resi-
dences to multi-family dwellings,
provided the home owner continues
to occupy the premises and the per-
mission extends for the period of the
emergency only. Each case should
be decided on its merits, after indi-
vidual applications have been re-
ceived. Certainly this procedure is
more apt to protect the residential
character of communities than the
existing tacit invitation to property
owners to take the risks involved in
installing apartment facilities in the
hope that neighbors will not COM
plain. In other words, if the existing
regulations are not strictly enforce
able, it might be better in the long
run to modify them to the point
where they can be enforced and each
case receive the attention that will
protect community standards.
Evening star., 1942-11-07
Of Stors, Men
And Atoms
Notebook Of Science Progress
In Laboratory, Field
And Study
By Thomas r. Henry.

6y 1HOHUS n. HSHTy.
The hungry peoples OF the world fig
uratively might be turned out to pasture
after the war.
Green grass comes closest OF all foods
to lean meat and milk in its proportions
of 10 elemental substances necessary
for human life and growth, Department
of Agriculture nutrition experts say, as
a result of recent tests conducted in
England and verified by experiments at
the University of Wisconsin.
Hitherto grass has been stressed as an
especially rich source of the essential
vitamins. But during the past few
months there has been sharp shift of
emphasis on the part of Government
scientists, who face the problem of feed
ing the American people during the
war and probably large part of the
world after the war. The vitamins are
dropping into the background and the
new emphasis is on the amino acids,
about dozen of which are even more
basic in the processes OF living.
All these amino acids are contained
in the so-called "proteins," the nitrogen
containing components of food They
are split off in the digestive processes.
Hardly any food that man could eat
sugars, starches and fats-but the rich
est sources are meat, milk and eggs. It
is the job of farm animals to act as
machines for converting the rather low
grade proteins in vegetable matter to the
high grade ones adapted for human con-
sumption.
But, it has been found, grass is by
far the best substitute. 1t is abundant
everywhere through about half the year.
But the proteins are diluted and their
amino acid content altered when grass
Is dried, so bread made out of hay
seems to offer no relief And no way
has been found to make human beings
grazing animals. Their digestive proc
esses are not adapted to feeding on
herbage, SO the problem becomes one
OF getting the proteins out in some
palatable form, at low cost. They might
be the most efficient starting point for
synthetic milk, meat or eggs-and are
considerably closer, the experts report
to the proteirs of these foods than the
protein components of soybeans or grains.
Meanwhile, the Department of Agri-
culture experts report, recent tests have
shown the dairy cow to be two or three
times more efficient a producer of the
proteins containing the 10 elemental
amino acids in forms most suitable for
human consumption than any other do
mestic animal.
Turkeys are poor second, with lay
Ing hens last on the list.
The farm animals, it is stressed in
the report, cannot produce the essential
protelns for man unless they them
selves receive plenty of them in less
available form and farmers through
out the country are being urged to
CHANGE thoir fooI;,,o ,,oI,;,u
Evening star., 1942-11-07
WLB Wuqe Policy

LII dll executive OrQeT ldSC HlOf1Jl
the President directed the War Labor
Board not to approve any increase
in the wage rates prevailing on Sep
tember Is unless such increase is
necessary to correct Embellishments
or inequalities, to eliminate sub
standards of living, to correct gross
inequities or to aid in the effective
prosecution of the war" Obviously,
this language did not mean that
there were to be no increases above
the September Is levels. On the
contrary, under the exceptions noted
but not defined by the President, the
board might grant great many
wage increases. depending upon how
it chose to interpret the qualifying
phrases.
This Interpretation now has been
made public, but it sheds little light
on what the boards actual policy
will be. None of the loopholes left
by the President has been closed.
Rather, if anything, they have been
somewhat enlarged.
The Interpretation of what is
meant by "maladjustments" is useful
for purposes of illustration. Thus,
the board will not grant increases
"as correction for maladjustments"
if group of employees has received
increases amounting to IS per cent
of their average straight time rates
over the level prevailing on January
l, 1941. This is the little steel"
formula. But the board does not say
that it will refuse to grant increases
to those groups of employees which
have not received the Is per cent
increase. In such cases the board
will consider" requests for general
increases up to IS per cent, but this
policy will be applicable only to
groups composed of all the employees
in bargaining unit, In plant, a
company, or an industry" In other
words, the door apparently is left
open-within the scope of the little
steel formulate groups of employees
whose bargaining position is strong.
In these circumstances, it appears
that the Presidents reference to
September Is is to have little prac-
tical meaning. With respect to wages,
the board evidently is going to follow
substantially the same policy it has
been following since enunciation of
the little steel formula. and there is
not yet to be ceiling, in any literal
sense, on wages.
This is not to say however, that
the boards attitude reflects any lack
of realism. After all, many groups
of employees already have received the
benefit of the little steel plan, and
it is difficult to see how other groups
could be denied the same benefits
without compounding the inequities
already worked by the administra-
tons wage and salary policies. Fur
thermore, considerable weight must
NC given W Clle 1dCC CIldC IIllS 1dteot
statement of policy was approved
by the full board-public, labor and
employer members.
The test will come in the applica-
ton of the policy to specific cases.
These should be watched, for they
will show whether we have passed
beyond the point of merely making
gestures in the direction of "stabil-
izing" wages.
Evening star., 1942-11-07
CHEVY CHASE, Md.

"Dear sir:
MY Carolina wren is still here. Is that
unusual? This is one of the best birds
which has ever come to our place, which
has many large trees and a very small
stream.
"It seems to me that its call becomes
brighter and brighter as the days grow
colder. have not been able to lure it
as yet to our feeding station, but hope to
be able to do so soon. If there are any
foods which may be used for this purpose
I would be glad to know about them.
"The white -throated sparrow is an
other favorite of mine. One has just
come in, and it is as fine as ever, but not
as fat. Does it come from the North?
II appreciate your column more than
ever and regard it now as real defense
work on the home front
with best wishes, I am
Sincerely, L. j."
The Carolina wren is permanent
resident hereabouts
Usually it is found near water. Our
correspondents stream, no matter how
small, will prove helpful in keeping it.
Some persons believe this bird says:
Sweetheart, sweetheart sweet" whereas
others claim it pipes: "Teakettle, tea
kettle, teakettle."
Why some hear it as two syllables and
of 1oox tn
who insist that songbirds SAY" things.
We always have found the music of
birds enough without putting human
words, and especially English words,
into their busy throats.
An interesting commentary on bird
songs comes from the fact that
Frenchman, listening to the same bird
would put French words into their
mouths.
Carolina wrens travel together in pairs
throughout the year. But few observers
see the female, and certainly do not hear
her. All one is conscious of is the male,
with his song which gives some listeners
the impression of musical pinwheel.
In the fall the bird eats berries. It
might be lured by raisins Some persons
have advocated meal worms These are
the type which grow in old meal They
may be cultivated, but it is messy
process. The best way is to purchase
them by the thousand at some pet store.
There can be little doubt that these
worms would prove an attractive addi-
tion to any bird feeding station. If the
Carolina wrens were not lured by them,
other songsters would be.
1t is not an unusual thing to have
Carolina wrens at this season of the
year, but every neighborlood will not
have them, by any means The loud
song Is heard frequently all day long.
Even in winter they occasionally are
heard.
This wren is larger than the house
wren, and is of deeper reddish brown
Evening star., 1942-11-07

Ice of1cials have been motivated by
the best Of intentions in this in
stance, and there is no doubt as to
the need for more war workers. But
there should be no attempt to recruit
them by dressing up a war plant as
an official refuge from the draft. We
are not reduced to any such extrem-
ity, and it is to be hoped that we
never will be.
Evening star., 1942-11-07

@. Which Of Shakespeare's plays uses
the living-statue idea?-W. w.
A. The Winters Tale" is the Shakes
pearean play using the living statue idea.
@. What is meant by g. "Molotov
breadbasket"?-G.V V.B.
A. 1t is sort of omnibus bomb which,
when dropped from a plane, releases a
number of small bombs over wide area.
Molotov was Soviet Premier during the
Russian Finnish War.
@. Who is the patron saint of the
press?-J. B.
A. ST. Francis de Sales is the patron
saint Of journalists.
@. What was the number OF unem-
ployed at the height Of the depression?-
P. s.. E.
A. The peak was in March, 1888, when
the number was 14,762000.
@. What proportion of automobile
drivers are women?-S. w.
A. About one in four are women.
inces"?-M. E. v.
A. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and
Prince Edward Island
@. What were Neros last words7-
A. G.
A.. At the approach OF horsemen who
came to drag him to execution. Nero
commanded an attendant to stab him to
death, exclaiming, What an artist dies
In mel"
Q. In how many ways can paper be
used?-D. K. F.
A. According to the National Farm
Chemurgic Council, there are now ap-
proximately 5000 uses for paper.
@. What is the origin Of the term
"the simple life'?-C. r. L.
A. The phrase was used as the title
of a book by Charles Wagner Q9OD,
a Lutheran preacher in Paris, and was
much popularized by Theodore Roose-
velt, who said that the book contained
such wholesome sound doctrine that
I wish it could be used as tract
throughout our country"
@. What COW holds the worlds record
in milk production?-L. P. T.
A. The record is held by Carnation
Ormsby Madcap Fayne, a 9-year-old COW
OF Washington State. Last year she
gave "a times her own weight Q,78O
pounds) in milk or a total Of 41,944
pounds. This was an average of IS quarts
a day, which is more than ordinary
cows can produce.
@ Please give the name of the Scot
tish regiment that formed The Thin
Red Line"-C K.
"The Thin Red Line" refers to the
93d Regiment Of Highlanders, who
fought at Balaclava during the Crimean
War.
@. How long have balloons been used
In warfare Pm. r.
. A. The French were probably the first
to recognize the value of balloons for
war purposes during the revolutionary
wars. During the siege of Paris Q870-D
communication was effected between
the besieged and the provinces by means
of balloons carrying pigeons which were
liberated to bring back news Military
balloons were used in the United States
by the Federals during the Civil War.
Evening star., 1942-11-07
Asks About Pet That Eats
What Should BE forbidden"

Dogs, as Charles Tracewel truly says,
are by nature carnivorous. I know that
from experience with 9 number Of them
during the past 20 years. But We have
In our household just now = clever little
spitz-poodle that eats just about every
thing the family does. He stands on his
hind legs for raw cabbage. lettuce, car
rots. bits Of apple. celery and other
green goods" Also. We have noticed
that he likes spinach and asparagus
soups. Most surprising. however. is his
passion for peppermints Tho plain white
kind. Oh, yes, We understand that he
ought not to be fed such unnatural
things. The experts are agreed that he
should be forbidden starches, sweets,
salted food, etc. But he dissents from
their opinion. So what shall We do: Be
mean to him. keep him on = meat diet
exclusively. despite his proven preference
fcr variety In his mealsf KIN.
Evening star., 1942-11-07
Criticizes Congress
For Denying District Rights.

For Denying District Rights.
To the Editor OF The Star:
I hope every member Of Congress who
has anything to do with District affairs
will read your editorial, DAY of Humilia-
tion," and ponder over It.. How proud
our boys overseas must be, who hail from
the District OF Columbia, that they come
from the most un-American city In
this country!
1t would seem very simple matter for
our lawmakers to enact q law which
would give all duly qualified citizens Of
the District vote.
never have understood their persist
ent stubbornness in denying the citizens
of the District their Just rights
They show this same stubborness in
refusing to consider the liquor question,
at this most critical time Of this coun-
try's career.
Marshal Petain is quoted as saying:
"Our soldiers were drunk and could not
tight. Since the victory Of the World
War, the spirit Of pleasure, Of riotous
living and drinking has prevailed over
the spirit Of sacrifice"
And what 4 price France has paid for
her indulgence In habits that destroyed
her power to defend herself! Does our
country require more than one object
lesson OF this kind?
Are there no more Henry Clays Of
Patrick Henrys to Be found in ON coun-
Evening star., 1942-11-07
Discusses Favorite Columnists
Including One Thought Out Of Place
To he Editor os III,

10 IIe EutOT OF The Star,
I am interested in tine double page of
editorials and commentators and was
most agreeably surprised to find in The
Star for November the eighth column
OF the opposite editorial" page had been
raised from the ridiculous to the sublime
Maj. George Fielding Eliot instead of
Henry McLemore. I had long admired
the latter as sports commentator; but
oh what bust" he was as humorist!
I like Maj. Eliot and Constantine
Brown about the best of all.
Please let Mr.. McLemore get fine Job
writing that for which he is fitted. like
him in his own sphere. e. H. w.
Evening star., 1942-11-07
Tells Why Flag Flies
Both Day and Might"

To the Editor of The STAR
l have had many inquiries about nv
continual display of the national colors
both day and night at my home, 2949
Macomb street NV.
Inc explanation is that I have a son
who is an officer In the United States
Marine Corps and also Is former MEM
bers of our firm are now in the United
states armed services. On the 9Th of
December, 1941, two American flags were
raised at my home, and I promised nv
family they would remain flying until
victory is ours. I realize the fact that
the Army regulations say that the flag
Is to be lowered at sundown, but there is
rule that says the flag can be displayed
after dark on special occasions.
1 think this special occasion in our
tight for freedom gives me the privilege
continually to display Old Glory until
victory is won
ARTHUR CLARENDON SMITH.
Evening star., 1942-11-07
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
me 1Drtter, although the use of
a pseudonynl for publication is
permissible. The Star reserpes
me r19ht to edit all letters ,Dith
q r1e1U to condensation,
Evening star., 1942-11-07
Recalls Mr.. Taft's Ideal
OF League to Enforce Peace.
To the Editor of The Star:

: In view Of the controversy concerning
the participation of the United States in
league of nations to maintain peace
and order after this war has ended I
wish to recall the League to Enforce
Peace founded in Philadelphia in 1915.
This league was established by ex-
President Taft, President Lowell of Har-
ward University and other public
spirited American citizens, mainly Re-
publicans. The leagues statutes called
for the participation of the United
States in a league of nations for the
pacific settlement of international dis
putes and for the collective use of eco
nomic and military force against all
aggressors.
Further, on May IL, 1915, ex-President
Taft publicly declared: Il am aware that
membership in this league (of nations)
would involve, on the part of the United
States, an obligation to take part in
European and Asiatic wars, it may be,
and that in this respect it would be a
departure from the traditional policy of
the United States in avoiding entangling
dAldllCCS Will EuIOpcdu VI ASldIlC COuIl-
tries. But conceive that the interest
of the United States, In view of its close
business and social relations with other
countries of the world much closer now
than ever before, would justify it, If such
league could be formed, in running the
remote risk of such a war in order to
make more probable the securing of the
inestimable boon of peace to the world,
an object of desire that now seems so
far away"
How sane and prophetic were ex-
President Taft's views in 1915! He did
not have conception of the aifplane
at that date, which since then has
altered time and space. In this shrinking
world would not eX-President Taft, were
he alive today, declare himself more
firmly concerning league of nations?
In my opinion he would.
A. A. SHAFER, M. D.
With the Marines Overseas.
Evening star., 1942-11-07

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To Questions
BIZ Frederic J. Hasktn.

A reader can get the ansUer to any
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@. What is the color of the uniforms
worn by the soldiers of the Soviet Army2
B. N.
A. The uniform of the men IN the
Soviet Army Is khaki.
@. Is it possible for an elephant to
outdistance a horse?-W. l.. F.
A. The elephants natural gait.
shutting walk, probably does not exceed
10 miles an hour. When excited or en-
ragged the elephant is capable of an
amazing speed for an animal of such
great bulk. In dense forests to which
he is accustomed he could easily out
distance the horse
O. What is the origin Of the name
"Suez &C. H. F.
A. The name Suez comes from
Suweis part of the Arabic designation of
fortified we'll One existed at some
distance from the town of Suez.
Evening star., 1942-11-07

Try, or are people too busy wool.
gatherlng to find them and send them
10 congress? Let us hope that the cit.
!zeils OF the District will rise up and
neht Tor their rights, that they may not
De compared with paupers and the in.
sane hereafter! H. B. BRADFORD.
Evening star., 1942-11-07

@. What was the number OF unem-
ployed at the height Of the depression?-
P. 8. E.
A. The peak was In March, 1888, when
the number was a. 1852 900.
Evening star., 1942-11-07
Member of the Associated Press.

Entered as second-class matter post ONCE
'ee Washington, D. C.
Evening star., 1942-11-07

@. Who is the patron saint Of the
press?-J. B.
A. st. Francis de Sales is the patron
saint Of journalists.
Evening star., 1942-11-07

@. What proportion of automobile
drivers are womenp-S. w.
A. About one in four are women.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-17

/, The street was bathed in moon- light. Walking beside Jim, Penny found new contentment. They talk ed pleasantly of many things. Al her door, Jim pressed Penny's hand in his own.
 Her lips were inviting. He kissed her, tenderly.
 Good night, Penny" he Whis- pered. She watched him as he marched jauntily back toward the foot of the hill. His kiss would be another memory to treasure forever.
 Penny found Midge in bed. reading.
 Hello, there," her roommate called cheerfully. This is a fine item to be coming home. know You were deiaIned at the ofIice. You'd better think up better ex- cuse than that"
 Penny laughed. My excuse is a lot more exciting than that. I've been using my thinking cap for a change. I really have news to- night"
 "Tell me about it," Midge beg ged.
 T will in a minute" she ans wered. Wait till I get com fortable."
 Penny left out the incident con- corning the bribe Jim had refused. She glossed over the run-of- the mill social news of the day. She talked at length about Macdonald and the Human Society report.
 Then Penny told Midge of her plan to rid Kirktown of it's gang ster menace. Midge sat upright in bed, staring in open eyed wonder as Penny excitedly outlined her scheme.
 Careful" Midge warned. You're playing with TINT" Then she said, as if talking to herself. T wonder, It might work at that"
 My plan must work" Penny insisted. I'll need your help. We'll have to get Bud Walsh and have him round up some friends he can trust"
 Sure. Pennq. Bud will be glad to help. I know plenty of others who will, too. Whenever you say the word. we'll be ready" Midge assured her.
 The date is next Friday. The place is the John Kirk Memorial Auditorium. Remember, Midge, I haven't said single word to any one. We've got to keep this plan absolutely secret, or 1t will boom- erang," she cautioned.
 Cheek" said Midge. How about turning the lights out, Penny? Wed both better get to Sleep."
 Penny couldn't close her eyes She looked Up at the shadows on the ceiling. thinking about Jim, about the past, and mostly about the future.
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