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Evening star., 1942-09-26
Madagascar Mopped Up

he ldll VI 1dlldlldl1Nc 1Illdiio
capital of Madagascar, virtually ends
another regrettable episode in the
thorny relations between Vichy
France, and the United Nations. Its
capture was effected by converging
movement of three British columns
which, for nearly fortnight. had
been penetrating the central por-
ton of the -mile-long island
from both coasts. Still other British
forces have been tanning out over
the northern part of the island from
their base at Diego Suarez, occupied
by the British since last May. This
leaves only the remote southern por-
tion of Madagascar unoccupied. Gov
Annet, obeying Vichy's orders to re-
sist ito the limit of possibility" has
presumably fed thither with the
remnants of his troops. These are
mostly native soldiers with scant
heavy equipment. The British are
obviously resolved to clean up this
troublesome situation. Therefore,
their complete occupation of Mada-
4gascar probably will be accomplished
very soon.
There is melancholy parallel be-
tween Madagascar and Syria. Both
those Vichy-held territories have
been menaces to Britain's hold over
the Near and Middle East. The
Syrian threat was forcibly ended a
a year ago after even stronger Vichy-
French resistance than was encoun-
tered in Madagascar. This French
colony became an acute danger only
when Japan entered the war and
gained access to the Indian Ocean
after the capture of Singapore. Pres
emily, Allied shipping was attacked
by japanese submarines in the Mo-
zambique Channel, the highly strate-
gic stretch of water which divides
Madagascar from the east coast of
Africa and through which pass the
trade routes around the Cape of Good
Hope at Africas southern tip to the
Red Sea, the Persian Gulf and even
to India. Since those waters are at
least 1000 miles from the nearest ter
ritory in Japanese occupation, it was
practically certain that japanese
submarines operating off the east
coast of Africa must be supplied and
refueled from nearby secret bases.
And. despite specific denialS from
the Vichy colonial authorities. the
evidence pointed unmiStakably in
their direction.
The British government according
ly tried first to negotiate for effective
safeguards like those which our Gov
ernment has effected with the
Vichy-French authorities in the
French West Indies. When negotia-
ton failed, forcible methods were
applied, at first on limited scale.
AS already stated the fine harbor
and naval base at Diego Suarez, on
the northern tip of Madagascar, was
captured in May, and last summer
the small island dependencies of
Mavotte and Comore, lying north
west of Madagascar off the Mozam-
bioue Channel. were occupied One
last attempt was made by diplomacy.
Then the final step was taken, and
large British expeditionary forces
LANDED along the middle of the is
land at several points. 1t is those
columns which have just taken the
Evening star., 1942-09-26
Insists Britain's War Record
Has Been Impressive.

has oCCH impressive.
To the Editor OF The Star:
In an editorial, Dangerous Illusions"
on September is, you say: "One of our
popular convictions is that somehow
free men will always Outright and out
produce those who have no individual
freedom . . the British are free. but.
after four years Of preparation for war,
their record as whole is not impressive"
1t is impossible within the limits of a
letter to comment adequately on this.
but l should be grateful if you would
allow me space to summarize few facts
about Britain's production and Britains
fighting since 1898.
-Four years ago the British army num-
bered about 900 partly trained men.
Today it numbers $500 900 highly-trained
men, and, in addition, there is the Home
Guard, wartime creation of 100000
which includes youths of II and men of
IS and even older. II we accept Admiral
Mahan's definition of 'seapower" as
equaling fighting ships plus merchant
ships plus bases, Britain is still easily the
first maritime power in the world. The
Royal Air Force, negligible in electives
four years ago, Is today the strongest
air force in the world
The whole population of Britain is
modified for war; practically every man,
woman and child over the age of Is is
engaged on work of military Importance.
If the British system of national service
for all were applied in the United States,
something like 9ooOOOOo people would be
enrolled.
Britain normally produces more ships
than all the rest of the world put to-
gether and is second only to the
U. S. A. in automobile and truck
production. Todays British output of
merchant ships is double that of
1899, and Of naval ships four times. Her
plane production is equal to that of
Germany and Italy combined (whose
population with that of the industrial
districts they effectively occupy is about
four times that of Britain. Products
OF British arms of all kinds today is 10
times what it was in 1889
This production has been achieved
under frequent bombing by the enemy,
one house in every five being destroyed
or badly damaged, $4,000 people killed
and 100000 injured Machinery is worked
"a hours day and seven days week.
Following Dunkerque men worked rs to
30 hours week: even now men average
65 and women so hours-the maximum
Tor output and health recommended by
the medical authorities Half the workers
IN aircraft production are women and 1t
is planned that Is per cent will be soon.
Women execute auto repairs, unload
ships, drive trucks, lay telephone wires,
deliver mail, operate railroad signals,
sell and collect tickets, carry baggage,
and engage in farm work Of all kinds.
An essential worker may not leave his
job for another; cannot be dismissed: is
guaranteed a minimum wage and may
not strike
In normal times England grows only
one-third of her food supplies. Since
1899 she has increased her cultivated
land by 100000 acres and her grain
crops by so per cent, thereby saving the
use Of 100000 tons of shipping In
three years, from country of small
hand-worked farms she has become tho
most highly mechanical farming country
IN Europe, her 100000 tractors working
Evening star., 1942-09-26
Address

@, How are President Roosevelt and
Winston Churchill related2-C. M. o.
A. President Roosevelt and Mr..
Churchill are eighth cousins once re-
moved.
@. Which State is bounded by the
greatest number of States, and which
the least?-T N E.
A. Missouri Is bounded by the most
States, eight, and Maine by the least,
only one.
@. What is the maximum distance that
Flying Fortress can be seen under ideal
weather conditions?-N. G.
A. According to an unofficial estimate
the maximum altitude at which Flying
Fortress can be seen with the naked
eye (normal visioD Is from $4,000 to
$4,000 feet
@. May racehorse be named after q
living person?-T. E. s.
A. The Jockey Club accepts such q
name only when the request is accom-
panied by permission In writing from
the person In question.
G. Which President had the shortest
term of office?-E. F.
A. William Henry Harrison, who died
only one month after his inauguration.
Q What kind Of measure is a barlev-
corn?-R. N.
A. 1t is an old measure of length equal
TO one-thlrd of an inch, and is still used
vran "a wi, h.
@. Does the United States Govern
ment export any helium?-E. R.N
A. The United States sells helium
commercially, exporting it in small
amounts but not for use in airships.
Q. How long has the present design
been used on the dime?-P. E.
A. The present design on the dime
was first issued In 1916.
Q. What is the wording of the pledge
to the Christian f1ag?-A @.
A. 1t is as follows: "I pledge allegiance
to my flag. and to the Saviour for whose
Kingdom it stands; one brotherhood
uniting all mankind in service and love"
Q. What is the correct pronunciat ton
Of the word "herb"?-S. D.
A. Both "urb' and "hurb" are cor.
rect. The former is the historical pro-
nunciation and prevails in the United
States.
@. Is 1t permissible for postal en-
ployes to help on farms after ONCE
hours?-M. N. D.
A. The Postmaster General has ruled
that postal employees may assist In
harvesting crops after their tour of duty.
providing that such work does not inter.
fere with their official duties.
@. Were concrete ships, for use il, the
last war, launched upside down?-W. H.
A. The Porgslund Plant in Norway
originated the method of building con-
crete ships upside down in 1917. Tho
vessel was launched in the same po-
sition, the interior compartments being
so arranged that small amount of
water caused the vessel slowly to right
itself. Many of these were built In the
United States.
Q. How did chicken la king get its
name?-B. E. F.,
A. 1t Is claimed that 1t was named
Tor Edward VII of England, who had it
prepared after recipe of his own.
Evening star., 1942-09-26
Wants Silver Mines
Closed by President.
To the Editor of The {

TO tht Editor OF The Star.
If copper is more important than silver
now and # there is a shortage of conner
miners, then I object as a taxpayer to
paying for lot of useless silver and
demand that the President be given
authority to close the useless silver
mines-if Il will speed the winning OF
the war.
Arguing aoout profits instead of shift
ing the cargo when the ship is listing
must make the gods OF destiny laugh
g. BARTEL.
Evening star., 1942-09-26

colonial capital, situated on the
central plateau beyond the coastal
mountain ranges. 1t is safe to say
that Madagascar will make no more
trouble for Britain and ourselves.
Evening star., 1942-09-26
New Testament-With all the words

New Testament-With all the words
spoken by our Lord printed in red.
Also includes a mass of supplement
airy material such as harmony of the
gospels, great periods of Bible history,
and specially prepared section CIV
ing the names of trees. waters,
mountains. musical instruments and
birds that are named in the Bible
1t gives many important facts such
as the longest book and the shortest
verse. Printed on thin paper and
bound in flexible black cover. To
secure your copy inclose IS cents in
coin, wrapped in this clipping, and
mail to The Star Information Bureau.
Name
AddreSx
Evening star., 1942-09-26
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the Driter, although the use of
a pseudonyn, for publication Is
permissible. The Star reserUes
the right to edit all letters Nth
a Die1D to condensation.
Evening star., 1942-09-26

@. What is the name applied to ths
wake OF submarine periscope when It
is running submerged7--C. We.
A. It Is known as "the feather"
Evening star., 1942-09-26

@ Is there toad that carries its eggs
on its back until hatched?-D. "
A. The South American or Surinam
toad. When the eggs are laid the father
presses them into the back OF the mother
and covers them with skin. Not only
does the egg hatch in this little space
but the tadpole lives there until it Is
mature. 1t never swim away by itself.
Evening star., 1942-09-26
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
BIZ Frederic J. Hnsktn.

reader can get the answer TO dnv
question OF fact By ,rrttino The Epe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Hdskin. director. Washington.
d. c. Please tnclose stamp for return
postage.
Evening star., 1942-09-26

@. What is the regulation weight of q
football7-N B. o.
A. The weight Is Is or l5 ounces.
Evening star., 1942-09-26

=, The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use for republican, tion of all news dispatches
credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights of publication of special dispatches
herein also are reserved
Evening star., 1942-09-26
Member of the Associated Press.

Entered as second-class matter post once,
Washington, D. c.
Evening star., 1942-09-26

O. How did chicken a la king get its
name?-B. E. F.
A. 1t is claimed that 1t was named
FOR Edward VII of England, who had it
prepared after recipe of his own,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1942-08-21
City Wafer
Supply More.
After Rains
80. dlJElGidiIc,

10. abundance ri g... .- now
'u '.. tra.'.. roll. .r-r..v..
"" Co.. s. -njcr y.,-. Bill. ca
n.il ...a,.. r'"'r 7.
$780,. ..,,I tr,,ay. tn. ,.u....u
.'. 80 r.urr..' 90 'r.' .' 81
... ..,.'. ,.u'm ran. ..,r. ... -,r-
.raH toy ua," p,.. ..... sam.
..I.' '.,i'" last .!'..n .",.,."
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... '''..,J r. CIpIt. tom
p" I'D. .v ~ I,,,, 40. .r..
"a' tine" Jn1t incgv Wa. ,.,....-
... - 10 Hi.cInrr or mot ..,...r....,
". wH.!4 uvCuiuc ace. a...l. ..
r.'" nru. hUl ,Icrc Wcl, .,.....
.h."r'. uuH emergency
Silt r.s tuut lCcu tn, ll.,. ..
a'n'ly aTu back - normal. ..
rwH'. from Various part, Of r..
.''y have indicated tia; man.
."l.. "'urn went dry last tail .,N,
"'" re- '"r"u virtually tu unu.
..ut.nu.
Despite continuing rains for r-o..
H.. '-H weeks some oct the.
..'' ...r and some mere shower.
..,-.", uutu the earth mas revealed,
o.. -. 90 som" instances AT depths
'"'No {" eighteen inches. winnie
... . been afforded. i - brilcy-
.... .''u more ram could uc np-
...' ' tn" soil. though abnormal
.o"n.'u'.n n the prrScm; time
''. .n. iCW weeks "a come might
'' "jn"Jr i" some growing crops.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1942-08-21
RAIN is CHECKED;
DAMAGE is SLIGHT

intermediate bu; daily rains that
have fallen here for more than two
weeks ~irh the exception of only
-" rr three days apparently had
r"H~c' today The sun sh"n" bright
~ al 'h' forenoon and well MIC III,
la" afternoon.
No s"TInus damage has been done
~ 'hI~ area nv the continuing pre-
rip''a'1"r. $" far as has been learned
II" 'nparCn has been housed and
Is not damaging ~ the result of the
ram. CNC"p' IN rar" instances.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1942-08-21

Buy War Savings Stamps or Bonds
To-day, 'us
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1942-08-21
Scouts Aid
Scrap Drive
Here Monday

All Boy Scout Troops in l!cnd"r-
son will join in the scrap salvage
drive here next Monday, il MAS an
nounccd today by +. i. Terrell. chair
man of the Boy Scout Committee ON
Salvage. with house 10 house can
vasS fm' tratcGic metals. and the
scouts Will place this scrap upon the
streets where il will be picked up
by city trucks and transported t.
the collection station az the RrCrca-
ton center. Just la the rear uf Char
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1942-08-21
FRIDAY, AUGUST 81, 1912

.cS store.
Boy Scat of Troops 40 ,,.,
go 70 and i6 of North and ' E 81
II hderS"n respectively vein '"uth
A.'..Gay morning al Q 0'cIprl, meet
A"fc'I"nn Legion HI, for f,r AT The
stree ions ana Il list of the m"iai m
s.. 81 r"i"rc BEGINNING the r,n DE-
SI"',S "i Troop l9l. the only cnI
, 20 y !" ,'" - r""p IN The city, will as
tNy direction Of Rev. " y w 'uer
~ H'k and ",ll cover the Fin, we" ,,5,,
H>nnrr'on In titutc. S,ardp,nc Till I'LL
Mobile areas. Pe ana
Serious shortage of scrap mo,,,.
:" & emil i IL III" war rfin', = ,'
-. '"e United States, i, has ho "c.
D." - ",.i. and crap drIyn. 'e ',l
{ =; cyn"ucicd over the na,inr ",e
-. .Irh took piles. I"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-09-14
FINAL RITES HELD
FOR WARREN WOMAN

Warrcnton, Sept ~. - Mrs. Ida
Thompson. 81. died III Park View
hospital. Rocky Mount. AT : o'clock
Friday evening. after an illness ul
three days. Death Was dUc To- COM
lucatloIIS.
She WAS the daughter at the late
7. I. and Namcy Carroll nf Warren
county. and widow III the late X. &.
Thompson ui Warren Plains and a
member OF the Warren Plains Meth
odiSt church. where funeral service
We're held uu Sunday afternoon at
o'clock with the pastor the Rev.
+. Il. Clrik ~ the Wesley Mcthodi>;
church. Wa.Grutou. assisted by the
Re- II. +. BglCkhuuSr. Of Warrcntou.
pastor ui 'hc Baptist church. off
eating. lu'vrmrnt WAS in the church
cemetery. Warren Plains
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-09-14

Ely Another bond Today
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-09-14
WeeklyMarket
News Review

Raleigh. Sept li-rhc Virginia
peanut crop. both cleaned nd shell
I'd were we'll cleaned up and n" sale,
W"." reported dlT.u& last wees.
Growing co.dii.uu> continued gen
orally good ana the ~ p IS reported
~ good condition.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-09-14
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER Ia, 1912

Surviving are two so.
fee'r and Daniel Thompson ., 'nckie
rem Plains: three brn,hon VI War
n"osr, and Phil Thompson Of ' aeon
, mi; county; four sister. Nh, C,rn. ar
wilson Mrs. Willis Turner ., We &c l.
rsn'"n; Mrs. Marion llamm Of war MAR
rem Pia'nS and Mrs. Sallir H., var
Durham. HALE Of
v-i,,, i'oearerS were y. u Ros,.,r
William Bolton, George Th'n,,eA'
" 'iiiS Turner and NJ. Wrsnm 'l'S"h:
Marion Hamm. ""'"h and
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-09-14

.'''" none. There Is cell
."Irv ., most services connect p
q. r'"H.ndI'rc,. bat there l..
Hn ,g..."v rendered .nG"pru-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-09-14
SEVEN DIE IN CRASH

Columbia. S. G.. Sept. ll-lAp,
r"u' officers and three enlisted 49,
were killed III the crash of nm .,ch
bomber Sunday mrlc fran, ~. ~,
Columbia Army air base. '"'
me plane. stationed at the boso
was returning from = routine ,,.. ",''
ing flight and crashed -, l",',,. run
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-09-14

ra were well cleaned up and un sales
were reported during last wees.
Growing o.dii.uu> continued gen
orally good ana the ~ p IS reported
III good condition.
Feed Markets Firm With Improved
Demand.
Feed markets turned '.gm toward
the close uI the wee, ended Scp,vm
Der .. The department -! uG..cu.;u.c
reports. The moderate offering. ui
m!!!!rrdS tor Immediate and p.uup;
shipment We're readily taken 10y
mNcd feed mauui c'agvr> and prices
averaged somewhat alchc. OI>vyi
cakes AID meals were also % Guy.
W!ta the pr.ncipI advance .& y
Dean meal. Corn leeds Wee '.rr
WIKI a fairly good Inquiry The Ia
HcA number OF wholesale, icrd~'..i..
prices advanced owe. one pom. q.
1927 compared with 1872 .n. The
previous week a"G 1899 Tor me cD..-
respond. : week las; year.
Swine Values Decline.
" result OF sharp weekend lr.--
t.. hog p!-IcS declined Il. m , 'r J.,
cents Tor the Shu.' holiday woes.
and continued - lose mt. INC .r...
i"t WAS 30 cents .l,. .nun 81 .,,...
HG'. For good a.G choice 1850 s, 800.
pound butchers TIE .a.r Hu- u.-.,.l
It, liiO per hUnu.,.
There were ais. Sharp dec. O.
q" thc Carolina ana ,r-.... . f. --
l",a. Most sales a... .-.- ..r. Is
Detroit evening times., 1942-11-22
USO Head TO Talk
To Review Club

GEORGE F. PIERROT. head
of the USO, will speak on "Anec-
dotes of Famous People" in De-
troit Review Clubs meeting at
2 p. m. Monday in the Womens
City Club.
A former conductor Of the
World Adventure series at the
Detroit Institute of Arts, Mr..
Pierrot will present entertain
ing stories. plus specific informa-
tion concerning the USO.
Detroit evening times., 1942-11-22
Catholic Leaoue
To Meet FRIDAY

LEAGUE OF CATHOLIC
WOMEN will hold a general
meeting at ? p. m. Friday in the
Activities Building in Parsons
street.
Mrs. Edward MeI4ueh viii
meet with the Domestic Club
Girls at 3 p. m, Thursday in the
Willow Room.
Red Cross knitting group will
gather from 2 10 4 p m. Thurs
day in the Activities Building
Detroit evening times., 1942-11-22
Miss Sieerns 10 Be Fefed

To celebrate Miss Catherine
Stearns' return TO Michigan
from the national staff, the De-
troit Council OF Girl Scouts will
give a reception from 3 10 ) p.
m, Monday in Central branch
YWCA.
Detroit evening times., 1942-11-22
Mothers TO Meet

THE 182ND FIELD ARTIL-
LERY MOTHERS CLUB will
have it's business meeting and
luncheon at 1870 p. m. Monday
in the Downtown YWCA.
Detroit evening times., 1942-11-22
Service Mothers TO Meet

MOTHERS OF SONS IN
SERVICE of l Will DO My Best
will meet at 8 p. m. Tuesday in
the organizations headquarters
on Cadillac Square. Also on
Monday the Mothers group will
provide and serve sandwiches at
the USO from A until IL p. m.
Detroit evening times., 1942-11-22
Junior Librarians Meet

A TOUR Of Detroit Institute
of Arts will highlight the meet
ing Of Detroit Junior Librarians
at 3:15 p. m. Sunday.
Detroit evening times., 1942-11-22
Women S CityClub
Plans Games Fete

THE ANNUAL games party
at the Women's City Club will
be held Tuesday, starting at
$50 p. m. Mrs. Orison S. White
is chairman.
Hostesses for the evening ins :
clude Miss Helen M. Johnson,
Miss Isabelle Hoersch and
MEsDAMES
c r Anderson gilbert ". Wheldon
Matthew Carey Joseph NJ. Dodge
Robert HoUdson Henry T.. Beyster
Fred A. Hughes
Evening star., 1942-08-18
|RomspeckR Rejects
Colleagues Aid
In House Race
~ tie Associated Press.

Representative Ramspeck. Demo-
crat. OF Georgia, author of the pen
slons-for-Congress legislat ation which
was quickly repealed last winter. has
requested a halt In movement
launched by Representative Jar
man. Democrat, of Alabama to have
Republicans and Democrats in Con-
gress contribute to his campaign
fund.
Representative Jarman said last
night that he wrote a letter to his
colleagues In which he said "One
of our colleagues is in trouble,
which some consider serious. al
though I sincerely hope it will not
prove so, largely because of an ef-
fort to help you and me ." He
expressed the opinion 1t would be
unfortunate for valuable mem
Der" like Mr.. Ramspeck to be de-
feated and said, TT would be a
crime for this to occur because Of
his authorship of the so-called
congressional pension bill. which
Is one OF the main arguments being
used by his strong opponent"
In Atlanta Mr.. Ramspeck said he
appreciated the gesture in his be-
half, but announced he did not de-
sire such contributions. Mr.. JarmAn
said he would request recipients OF
the letter to ignore It and added,
"Of course, Bob knew nothing Of It,"
Evening star., 1942-08-18
Summary Of Todoy's Star

Automotive war OUTPUT set at 5
billion yearly. Page A-G
Government to call witnesses against
Bahr today. Page AT
Bennett held certain victory over
Senator Mead. Page Ar
Tribune managing editor, reporter to
talk to jury. Page AZ
Washington and Vicinity.
harmed auxiliary policeman cap
lures shooting suspect. Page Az
47orum speakers review progress of
mediation. Page Az
Police hold suspects in three slay-
1ngs. Page A-3
Firearms training for U. S. marshals
may be ordered. Page B-I
Brookings Institution pleads tax ex-
emptlon case. Page B-1
District Red Cross plans home acci-
dent prevention classes. Page B-1
Miscellany.
Natures Children. Page B-l7
Alter Dark. Page b.
Evening star., 1942-08-18
Bennett IS Believed
Certain Of Victory
Over Senator Mead
Agreement to Avoid
Floor Fight Possible
At Meeting Tonight
BY GOULD LINCOLN,
Star Staff Correspondent.

NEW YORK, Aug. ia po-
litical miracle is about to happen
in Brooklyn. Attorney General
John J. Bennett, jr., backed by
Big Jim" Farley, Democratic
State chairman, seems slated to
win his party's nomination for
Governor of New York.
This appears to be in the cards
despite the fact that his opponent,
Senator Mead, has the support Of
President Roosevelt, Gov. Lehman,
1t. Gov. Poletti, Democratic Ma
tional Chairman Flynn, Tammany
Leader Kennedy and Senator Wag-
ner. This galaxy In the Democratic
armament, 1t would appear to the
man in the street, should be enough
to stop" any candidate and put
across man Of its own.
This is story-not of too little
but of too late. Mr.. Farley grabbed
the ball and ran with it as soon as
Gov Lehman made his formal an
nouncement he would not be a can
dldate to succeed himself under any
circumstances. Having over a Pc
riod Of 10 years carefully built up
the Democratic State organization,
which embraces the county chair
men and in many cases the commit
teemen, Mr.. Farley was In a position
to 60 to them and pledge them to his
candidate, Mr.. Bennett. He did this
with signal success.
Gubernatorial candidates in New
York are not selected in primary
elections as they are in nearly all
OF the States but in party conven-
tions. Delegates to these conven-
tions are hand-picked by the county
leaders. When a leader pledges his
delegates, therefore, he knows what
he is doing.
Senator Mead, who for weeks and
months had been flirting with the
Continued on Page A-12, Col. l.