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Evening star., 1942-08-20

imperative business Of maintaining
communications in the Second World
War. The military postal system to
which General Pershing referred was
limited to one single field Of activity.
Now, however, American troops are
engaged on more than thirty differ
ent fronts. 1t follows that transport
ing letters to and from soldiers over
seas In 1912 Is an infinitely more
complicated and arduous task than
was the relatively simple enterprise
OF quarter OF century ago.
Providing the best possible mail
service at all times and to every area
in which members of the armed
forces OF the United States may be
stationed none the less is recognized
by the Government as "one OF the
most vital Of all morale factors"
Of11cers in charge of the undertaking
declare: TT is a prime essential long
recognized by military leaders that an
Intimate bond be maintained between
the soldier, the sailor or the marine
and his family, relatives and friends
back home. With this in mind, the
Army Postal Service is today
exerting every effort and utilizing
every means of Transportation at its
disposal to provide the best possible
mail service under any and all
circumstances"
Much, of course, depends upon the
willing cooperation of the civilian
public. The Army Postal Service has
been set up to be used to it's maximum
capacity. It's facilities must not be
abused, but neither ought they to
be neglected.
Evening star., 1942-08-20
A Timely Wurnino

The joint statement, which has
been issued by Petroleum Co-ordi-
nator Ickes and Leon Henderson,
OPA administrator, is an attempt,
based on the best information now
available, to bring to public atten-
ton the facts which will govern their
ability to secure fuel oil for heating
their homes when cold weather sets
In. Unfortunately, the statement is
indefinite, and, in the nature of
things, it could hardly be otherwise
Neither Mr.. Ickes nor Mr.. Hender-
son can say with certainty in August
how many gallons of fuel Oil will be
on hand five or six months hence.
There are too many unknown factors,
too many possibilities that may work
out better or worse than now appears
likely.
For the average householder de-
pendent on oil heat, however, the
crux of the statement Is to be found
In the following comment by Mr..
Ickes: Frankly, as Of this moment,
1t does not look as though the fuel oil
supplies on the East Coast next win
ter will be normal. On the contrary,
It appears much more likely that they
will be below normal, and that some
Evening star., 1942-08-20
THIS AND THAT
BIZ Charles Z. TrncetDell.

hav. to 90 into any list Of the 40 best
birds"
This sort OF selection is fun, II for no
other reason than it makes one think
bit.
The 40 best marches" and the 40
best books'-what would be your selec-
ton? There Is little doubt that no two
persons would have exactly the same
list.
Perhaps all persons would include
sousa's greatest, The Stars and Stripes
Forever" except Messrs. Hitler, Mus
solini and Hirohito.
AS for the 10 best books, heavens,
what dificulty, although perhaps most
would include the Bible and Shakes
peare, even II they didn't read them,
themselves, any longer as they should.
Few persons would dispute with our
correspondent his selection of the car
dinal or redbird as his No. songster.
When we consider its beauty, its ever
presence the year around, its cheerful
calls and songs and whistles, It's good
manners, its care for its young, and its
all-round qualities, it is impossible to
put 1t less than second in any list, and
no doubt most bird lovers, on taking
thought. would put it first.
Even those Of US who find a special
magic in the wood thrush would have
to admit that this beauty is with us
only In the summer, whereas the cardinal
graces our yards the year around, and
In greater numbers in winter than in
summer, provided we put out sunfiower
seed for it,
We feel that any such list merely
shows which birds that person who
selects them is most familiar with; that
is, these are the songsters which he has
come to know best.
Any one, looking at the shy flame OF
the purple finch, would have to admit
that 1t is among our very finest birds.
And then, as we 60 on, we will have
to believe that all Of our birds are the
very finest birds, that each one of them
Is treasure, in its own feathers, and
that America is altogether blessed to
have so many and such fine birds, and
| that all these many persons who, over
| the years, have concentrated their abil-
tiles and their brains on helping them
and defending them are entitled to be
called true defenders Of the, treasures of
| America.
| We have too long gone along think
ing that our only treasure Is our money
We must all realize, as we all are
rapidly coming to realize, that our
natural resources, our farmlands, ou,
mines, our rivers. our animals, our
birds, under the leadership Of each ont
Of u.s. are our true treasures, that each
OF them is related to the others, that oul
money is only incidental to all these
and that in defending America ane
pushing the attack against our enemie,
from these shores we 60 forth to ds
battle for all Of them, as we'll as To-
ourselves.
Don't tread on me" Is our best Amer
lean slogan, and its corollsry is: Don
tread on them"
Evening star., 1942-08-20
The Meat Situation

Reports indicate that the ONCE of
Price Administration is about ready
to concede the hopelessness of the
attempt to maintain the present CELL
1rg on meat prices in the face OF an
uncontrolled livestock market, and is
preparing to inaugurate an alterna-
tive plan that would permit prices to
be raised in areas where the meat
shortage is felt most acutely.
Maldistribution is blamed for the
growing scarcity, and the theory of
the suggested adjustment is that 1t
would encourage packers to deliver a
normal proportion of their output to
every section Of the country. instead
OF favoring those where ceilings are
highest, as now seems to be the case.
The wisdom of such a course is
debatable. Its advocates no doubt
feel that half loaf is better than
none, and that the principle Of CELL.
ing prices must be preserved even at
the cost Of some relaxation. At the
same time, however, the natural
question that arises is why the same
program should not be followed
wherever rising costs cut the dis
tributors' profit margin. In fact.
once the precedent is set in such an
important field as meat, there is no
reason why handlers of other foods
should not force similar action bv
restrictive tactics. Carried far
enough, ceiling prices would be only
memory with the danger OF infia-
ton correspondingly intensified.
Under the circumstances, it is per-
tinent to ask also why meat prices
should not be controlled at the source
without further delay. Beef cattle,
hogs and lamb are selling above levels
that would permit prices to be frozen
under the formula prescribed BY
Congress, but the Secretary Of Agri-
culture Is reluctant to act In the
absence Of some sort Of plan to quar-
antee that the way will not be opened
thereby for any one in the industry
to profit unduly at the expense of
producers and public. However, II
the OPA theory is correct, price
relief for packers should result in a
diminution Of the shortage which is
threatening to bring on "meatless"
days and rationing, and this certainly
is In the public interest. Further,
OPA controls presumably could take
care OF the profit angle.
In some quarters OF course. in both
the Government and the meat in
dustry, 1t is contended that the short
age Is due more to sales abroad and
increased domestic demand, than to
an artificial interference with the
market because Of inadequate prices.
Granting that these are contributing
factors, it is easy to see, nevertheless.
why packers caught in the squeeze
Of rising costs and fixed return would
not continue indefinitely to operate
at loss.
The situation illustrates anew the
glaring weakness Of the congressional
policy OF trying to fix prices generally
without regulating farm products
and wages.
Evening star., 1942-08-20
Gorden Vistos

Like some bright Chinese tapestry
Stitched carefully IN rdtnbou
thread
BY sa6ron hands, long dust With
dust,
The garden rtstas spread.
For background one trtn1ed uillo,o
rs s'luer-oreen on blue siik SKY
And on the cobalt OF the pool
-Four yello,r lilies Hs.
Chrysanthemums Of golden foss
Haze been embroidered through
the 0rnss
And ouer all Is timelessness
And peace ,ohich ,oiH not pass.
ANOBEL ARMOUR.
Evening star., 1942-08-20
DARLINGTON, Va.

Dear Sir:
I'm the mood Of midsummer, my
thoughts recently turned to the idea OF
the 10 top-ranking birds. The results
are indicated below. The subject Is
too seriously.
The cardinal comes first. His lord
ship and his lady and their children
have been welcome guests at our feed
ing tray for several years-these birds
being absent for only few days during
that time. Many times they have been
more numerous than any other bird.
Yet the welcome accorded them has in
creased rather than diminished They
have personality-plus their conduct Is
usually exemplary. These qualities. to-
gether with their flashy colors and
CHEEKY whistle and songs, have earned
for them Ito my way of thinking) a
slight preference for first place among
the numerous families Of fine birds that
visit or reside In the Washington area.
THE wood thrush (given first place in
your column is placed second. Then
follow the mockingbird, the chickadee
and the bluebird. From time to time,
your column has pointed out the many
desirable qualities of these fine birds.
The second group Of f1ve top-ranking
birds was much more difficult to select.
In that group has been placed the Balti-
more oriole, the cedar waxwing, the
purple finch, the bob white and the scar
let tanager.
Possibly many will disagree with the
inclusion of the purple finch in this list.
However, we were unusually favored in
this area to have from 10 to 20 OF them
at our feeding tray almost daily for more
than three months last winter.
They remained to sing for us in early
May before departing for their Northern
nesting grounds. They are a fine bird
and deserve this rating.
TT will probably be necessary for me
to run for cover when 1t is realized that
there have been omitted from the 10
top-ranking birds such favorites as the
robin, the catbird. the brown thrasher,
the goldfnch, the blue jay and the red
winged blackbird.
ALSO have been omitted such fine
birds as the redstart, the mourning dove,
the hummingbird, the house wren, the
meadow lark and the indigo bunting.
In the Washington area we do not have
the opportunity to become sufficiently
acquainted with such birds as the rose
breasted grosbeak and the bobolink to
sit IN Judgment on the fine reputation
enjoyed by them in some high places
Yours, A. H. F."
4
No two persons would give the same
list OF TO-
We, for instance, would have to In
clude the song sparrow, the Jay. the
English sparrow the titmouse and the
white breasted nuthatch.
We might even be tempted to put ir
the starting!
AS for the robin he certainly would
Evening star., 1942-08-20
Suggests Doing Something"
About Fuel Oil Shortage.

~ tne EoltoT Oh Inc otAF.
This discussion Of you will" and you
won't" get fuel oil this winter has about
wrecked my whole family.
I am one Of thousands Of unfortu-
mates who converted my old coal furnace
to oil equipment, and If go back to coal,
will be guaranteed enough of that to
keep warm? I renovated an old home
into a five-family apartment building.
The basement is devoted almost exclu-
sively to living quarters Of Government
workers and what was once coal bin is
now being used to store personal belong
ings Of the tenants.
also, at the suggestion of the Govern
ment, gave away the CRATES and other
surplus parts together with coal furnace
tools to help win the war
cannbt afford to have my apartments
empty on account Of lack Of heat, as 1
depend on the little profit get to keep
the wolf from the door," I have spoken
to several persons in my neighborhood
who are In the same Jam" and they are
taking no action but are worrying and
praying that the good Lord will give us
a mild winter II our Government won't
give us fuel oil.
To 60 back to coal will not only be that
cost but giving up rooms am renting
in addition to the expense OF employing
some one to attend to the coal furnace,
etc. The information furnished by the
daily press does not tend to clarity the
situation. The editorial in your valued
paper dated August 3, under caption
Fuel Oil Shortage" was the first help
full article I have seen and should at
least get those who know the true facts
to come out in the open and either do
something or say something different
and to the point.
II we have to go to the expense of
changing the equipment, think some
arrangement should be made for a long
term loan at reasonable interest. Let's
do something and do it quick.
r. q. MERRYMAN.
Evening star., 1942-08-20
Appraises Character Of Hitler
As international Highwayman."

To the Editor Of The Star:
I have been an interested listener-in
to most of the short-wave reports Of
Hitlers formal Reichstag speeches and
political addresses ever since der Fuhrer
seized power in Germany, and I can
assert without fear OF contradiction that
I have never heard a liberal or humane
sentiment expressed In a single one Of
them.
Hitler's fuhminations, for the most part,
have been devoted to warning his do
mestic critics of concentration camps
and to making dire threats OF "ex-
termination" against his European
enemies. AS matter of fact, he has
treated a large section Of the German
nation as cruelty as he has treated the
! smaller nations whose neutrality he had
solemnly pledged himself to respect.
His brutality is not just a matter OF
words; there are many examples Of the
same barbarous spirit in action.
A cold -blooded massacre of more than
200 soldiers who had been factors In His
rise to power was deliberate betrayal.
Those former comrades in the NaM
movement had accepted his promise
that they would be the chief benenciaries
of the national socialistic regime which
he had pledged himself to establish. To
order and to personally direct their
wholesale murder was an act of perfidy
and aboriginal ferocity unparalleled In
the history of civilization.
Gaping his record for multiple kill
ings was the bombardment by planes of
Rotterdam, wholly unprotected city,
because the authorities had refused to
surrender the great metropolis imme-
diately upon his demand. The destruc-
ton wrought In this beautiful Dutch
community, which for generations had
been chief source OF many manu-
factured products necessary to the de-
| velopment OF German industry. u COM
Evening star., 1942-08-20

parable only to that which followed In
the attack on London.
Throughout. Hitler has evinced as
much sympathy for human life as the
manager OF modern packing house
feels for the thousands Of animals which
he slaughters every day. Like the
Roman tyrant Commodus, he some
times kills for revenge and sometimes
for no reason at ALL"
One Of the greatest bankers of Ger
many, man of many cultural accom-
plishments who had been a close friend
OF the Kaiser, was sent to 4 concentra-
ton camp because he had criticized
Hitler's assumption Of power. The Nazi
state seized the bank, and yhe victims
family and friends never heard OF him
again. OF course, the principal motive
was to get hold Of the assets OF the
bank which amounted to many millions
of dollars.
AT this point, I cannot refrain from
recalling Hitler's monstrous predatory
action in driving out nearly 100000
Polish peasants and merchant proprie-
'~AS w AAA0AC AOOkAA AOl 0CT1IldQ COlODlSCS.
Turned out with the little they had on
their backs. few Of them were able to
carry away enough money to support
their families for a week. The same
rapacious barbarity has been employed
In number Of other countries which his
armies have Overrun.
Such Is the appalling story Of Hitler,
the German international highwayman
and mass murderer. He pretends to be
hghting to save the Fatherland, but his
chief object is to save his own neck.
For he knows that unless he wins in his
last desperate attempt to exterminate the
Russian Army, he is lost; the fate that
ne has decreed for 80 many thousands
Will be meted out to him at the hands
either Of the victorious Allies or of his
own duped and disillusioned country
men. LOUIS r Pouurv
Lansing, Mich
Evening star., 1942-08-20

Needlework-Welfare units all over
the country are busy knitting and
sewing for the needy abroad, and our
boys in camps here. II you aren't
handy with a needle-either knitting
or sewing-and you want to do your
share of this kind of work send for
copy OF the booklet on Needle
work" The instructions are simple
illustrations are included to make
the directions clear. To secure your
copy of this publication inclose 10
cents in coin. wrapped in this clip
ping, and mail to The Star Informa-
ton Bureau.
Name
Address
Evening star., 1942-08-20

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the ,1rtter, although the use OF
a psendony,n for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters Nth
a Dte1U to condemnation.
Evening star., 1942-08-20
Asks Trenchant Questions
About Civil Service Employment.
To thu RAifos - ~ sx

About Civil Service Employment.
To the Editor Of The Star:
One Of the most nagrant abuses of
Government labor practice is the bu-
reaucracy and inefnciency which exists
in the personnel departments of Gov
ernment agenci.s engaged in the war
effort. There Is nothing that can
weaken the morale. efficiency and atti-
tude OF future Government employees
more than the ceaseless waiting on ap-
pointments to como through after q
to Is weeks. Personnel men. who are
all patriotic gentlemen, when asked
about the reasons for this unnecessary
delay say: You are lucky to even be
considered for appointment"
Why Is it possible for thousands Of
skilled professional workers to be en-
ployed in "A hours in large corporations
and impossible for . Government agency
to employ 100 workers In less than 10
weeks' Why do officials allow such
conditions to exist7 There Is no excuse
Tor 1t. ROBERT TAYLOR
Evening star., 1942-08-20

@. How much Is . moving picture
enlarged on the screen7-B. E.
A. On large screens the pictures may
be enlarged $50 times on projection.
@. How many. countries have Red
Cross societies7-N. B.
A. The number is "a. IN Moslem
countries they are known as the Red
Crescent.
@. What is the origin Of the word
"dun"?-S. D. E.
A. According to tradition, it refers
to John Dun, q bailiff of King Henry
Wis time who was extremely active
and dexterous in collecting bad debts.
@. How many marches did John
Philip Sousa write?-M. r.
A. Sousa wrote 140 marches which
gained him the title Of March King"
Q. In what part Of the country do
most thunderstorms occur?-R. P. E.
A. The eastern Gulf States usually
have the greatest number. with q yearly
average of so thunderstorm days.
@. What is the real name of the late
George Grey Barnards Rainbow Arch"2
IT. G. K. $50
A. The sculptor named 1t "A Monu-
ment to Democracy" Twenty years
were required to complete it.
@. How much did the Allies spend or
munitions in the United States in World
War PA. B. A.
A. The Allies bought $4,000, 900 900
worth of munitions in the United States
between 1914 and 1918.
Q. Is there scientific term for nose.
bleed?-M. v.
A. 1t Is epistaxis.
Q. Who invented the game of tab
leaux?-C B. G.
A. Tab,eaux or living pictures are said
to have been invented by Nine. de Genlis
when she had charge OF the education
OF the children of the Duke Of Orleans,
Q. Did Gen. Lee free his slaves7-
M. A.
A. Gen. Lee freed his own slaves years
before the Civil War. His wife was left
some slaves by her father with the re-
striction that they should be freed ae-
cording to the terms of the will, f,ys
years after his death. This time ex-
pired In 1862, and Gen. Lee arranged
for the emancipation Of these slaves at
that time.
Q. Which Presidents were also Cover.
nors OF New York State?-G. B.
A. Presidents who have been Cover.
nors OF New York include Martin Van
Buren, Grover Cleveland, Theodore
Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Q. Why Is 1t traditional for women
not to enter the church without hats7-
D. D.
A. The covering Of women's heads in
the church Is expressly commanded in
the Bible. Corinthians, M5: But eyerv
woman that prayeth or prophesieth With
her head uncovered dishonoureth her
head"
@. What Is a snow line?--J. C.
A. 1t Is the line or elevation On q
mountain slope above which snow and
Ice exist perpetually. This elevation
varies greatly in different localities and
from year to year. being Influenced by
the direction OF the slope and by ths
temperature, moisture and prevailing
winds. In the Rocky Mountain. ths
average height of the snow line abovs
sea level is about IL 900 feet.
q. Do all insects have SIX legs7-G
A. All insects have six legs hence their
scientific name. Hexapoda. Spiders.
scorpions and certain other cres stures
often mistaken for insects are not true
insects.
Evening star., 1942-08-20
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
BIZ Frederic J. Hnskin.

reader can get the anstoer 10 any
. question OF fact BY Drttino The Zoe
ming Star Information Bureau. Yred-
eric j. Haskin, director, Washinot
d. c. Please inclose stamp tor return
postage.
@. What are the largest State capi-
tals7-E. H. w.
A. Boston is the largest State capital
and Indianapolis ranks second.
@. What famous man was in mourn
ing for his mother three years?-J. H.
A. Confucius lost his mother when
he was %, and after resigning his ofiee
of district inspector Of agriculture, lived
in retirement for three years. -
@. Did members Of the House bf
Representatives ever wear their hats
during sessions like members OF the
British House Of Commons?--G. o.
A. Representatives did wear their hats
during sessions of the House In the early
days of Federal Government, 1t was
not until 1887 that the House amended
rule xiv, section 7, to include the words,
"and during the session of the House no
member shall wear his hat"
Evening star., 1942-08-20

Most stove factories will be con-
verted to war use. Just another way
OF turning the heat on the Axis.
Evening star., 1942-08-20

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@. Do all insects have SIX less7-G
A. All insects have six legs, hence their
scientific name. Hexapoda. Spiders.
scorpions and certain other crea lures
often mistaken for insects are not tr,,s
insects.
Evening star., 1942-03-12

!. whenever possible, cook vege-
tables with their skins on and dc
not peel until they are done.
g. Never peel vegetables ahead OF
time nor let them stand in water
3. Use a small amount OF water
and cook rapidly.
4. Save any liquid that remains
TO use In soups, sauces or gravies.
S. Omit that baking soda you
sometimes add to keep the spinach,
etc, greener; 1t kills the vitamins.
6. Do not stir vegetables as they
cook. Air hastens the destruction of
certain vitamins.
7. Start quick-frozen vegetables
cooking while they are still frozen
solid.
g. When you open q can Of vege-
tables save the liquid that's on them
to use later. It has both vitamins
and minerals. Don't pour them down
the sink.
9. Serve vegetables just as soon as
they are done
10. Wait to chop your salad vege-
tables until just before time to serve
them.
Proteins-Dont forget them when
you serve vegetable dinners during
Lent. The more stress and strain
and who isn't tense these days?-the
more necessary high-quality pro-
teins are. Milk or foods made with
milk, eggs, fish, shell-fish and cheese
are rich sources of protein. Whole
grain cereals and breads. dried peas,
beans and lentils are good sources.