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Evening star., 1942-05-06

in 1921 with Poland. recognizing forever
those countries as independent of Russia.
After the German-Soviet treaty of
August %, 1899, Soviet Russia renewed
its policy of 1918, occupying the Baltic
countries (moving about $500 tanks into
Latvia alone.
The official motive Of this aggression
was to protect these countries against
German aggression. Actually the most
unscrupulous Bolshevization took place
after the election of a stooge parliament,
which accepted every Bolshevik demand,
being itself a Bolshevik "Quisling"
parliament. Unrestricted terror fol-
lowed and scores of thousands of Latvian
people we're deported to Siberia. espe-
cially intellectuals, officers, members OF
government and leaders of Latvian eco
nomic life, as well as simple patriots.
Thousands were shot and thousands
thrown into the dungeons and torture
chambers of the GPU.
The Latvians hate Nazis and hate
Bolsheviks. They wish to live as demo-
Gratis, to be free of want and of fear and
to enjoy all the freedoms granted by
God. These they can get neither under
Bolshevik nor Nazi rule. The Latvians
suffer now under Nazi occupation, but
there are still scores of thousands of
Latvians in Soviet Russias deportation
camps and thousands in Soviet prisons,
men separated from their wives, children
from their parents.
Where are the noble intentions" pro-
claimed urbi ct orbi In Moscow on May
l, 1912?
Nevertheless, the Latvians trust firmly
In the Atlantic Charter!
DIR. ALFRED B1LMAN1S,
Latvian Minister
Evening star., 1942-05-06
Honors for q LundIubber

Some day the naval historians,
with the complete Admiralty records
at their disposal, will write volumes
on the part played in this war by
the British Mediterranean feet. But
today's outstanding historian, with
no record available but what he saw
with his own eyes and what naval
officers told him, is Larry Allen, AsSo-
ciated Press reporter, whose brilliant
dispatches from the scene OF many
actions in the Mediterranean have
won for him a deserved place OF
honor among this years Pulitzer
prize winners.
It is safe to say that none of this
years awards will be more popular
with Aliens colleagues in Journalism.
For Allen has written the news while
it was being made in the thick of
battle; he was there when the story
was breaking and he faithfully re-
corded under most trying conditions
one of the heroic chapters of this
war He succeeded in stirring the
Imagination of millions with his eye
witness descriptions of naval en-
gagements. And at the same time
he won mention in dispatches for his
personal courage and gallantry
under fire. The Associated Press
membership has good reason to be
proud of him.
Larry Aliens record with the Brit
ish Mediterranean feet is all the
more remarkable when it is remem-
bered that he first went aboard a
ship of war as a perfect specimen of
landlubber. This Maryland boy
hardly knew how from stern He
could not swir9 and he was cursed
with seasicknefs The natural skep-
Evening star., 1942-05-06
War BUDGET

The S56, ,l37,lH budget approved
yesterday by the House is essentially
a wartime product, trimmed of many
be considered as having a proper
place in the measure and reinforced
in other spots to meet the extraor-
binary requirements of a city sud-
denly transformed into a general
headquarters of the Allied war effort.
AS Chairman Mahon of the House
Appropriations Subcommittee COM
mented, the committee, cognizant
of the ever-increasing tax burden
incident to the war, "Scrutinized each
Item, weighed the needs of this COM
munity in the light of the national
emergency deleted the non lessen
tials and applied in some measure
these savings where the greatest ad-
vantage would accrue to the citizens
of the District during 1943 and sub
sequent years"
Thus, the nearly S20OOO00 saved
by deferring construction of school
buildings until materials become
available at some indefinite time in
the future will be applied toward a
$2,500,000 payment on the $12 1894 688
indebtedness of the District under
the Public Works Administration
program. 1t is highly desirable that
this debt be repaid as rapidly as
local finances will permit. And there
Is no telling when another similarly
favorable opportunity to reduce this
obligation will present itself, in view
of the turbulent era which lies ahead
The committee was wise in utilizing
the Water Department reserve, or
surplus, fund, to finance certain
necessary Improvements. The alter
native, under existing water depart
ment financing methods, would have
been an increase in water rates.
Capital expenditures on water plant
should not come from water rates,
which should be devoted to main
tenance and reduced to the lowest
point possible. And certainly there
should be no increase of water rates
while the Senate District Committee
Is making its study of water revenues.
This study will reveal, with other
things, that fees from water consum-
ers would be half million dollars or
so greater if the citys largest Gus
toner, the Federal Government, paid
for the growing amount of water
1t now uses without any cost.
Another inevitable consequence of
the war was the drastic cut in high
way improvement funds. Here, again,
priority restrictions necessitated
postponement until more propitiouS
days of many street widening and
extension projects, while other i'm
provements having military value
were given immediate right-of f-way.
All in all, it was an extremely diff
cult task which confronted the vari-
Gus departments of the municipal
government, the Commissioners, the
Budget Bureau and the House in
formulating this wartime appropria-
ton measure. The result reflects a
realistic understanding of the emerg-
ency problems which have been
thrust upon the Nations Capital.
The Senate should have no trouble
in carrying out its part of the job
OF financing the District for another
fiscal year.
Evening star., 1942-05-06
Dissents From Article
On Spraying Termites.
To the Editor of The Star:


The article on termites by Margaret
NOVEL; in The Star for April % is
rather startling in its contentious. I
think 1t would have been helpful if she
had gone to the Department of Agri-
culture and listened to the scientists
there. These men have made a life
time study Of the subject. and are not
trying to sell any mans product for
profit or compensation.
There is no question about the damage
to property by termites; it is enormous.
But surely let us get the facts about
trying to eliminate them.
I would suggest that your readers get
DR.. Snyder's book. Our Enemy the
Termite.'
Surely Miss NOVEL; will not question
DIR. Snyder, since he is recognized as
the worlds leading authority on ter
mites. He states, "One Of the popular
remedies being exploited Is the spraying
Of woodwork with poisons. Spraying of
construction timbers OF other woodwork
even after boring timbers and under a
forced stream or under pressure. is Of
no real value. The poison has little If
any penetration unless the timbers are
Evening star., 1942-05-06
Correqidor

Corregidor has fallen, but never
could it be said more truly of any
bastion that there was glory for its
defenders in their defeat. To say
that the fall of Corregidor was in
evitable is but to repeat the obvious.
The beleaguered rock in Manila Bay,
by all calculations of the Japanese
high command, should have been
invested long ago. Few if any mill
tary experts would have been braSh
enough to predict that the fortified
island which dominates the sea ap-
proach to the Philippine capital
would have outlasted Singapore, the
supposedly impregnable Gibraltar of
hordes pushed ruthlessly southwark
to the very shores of Australia, Cor
regidor stood up staunchly against
five months of savage battering by
air and land. 1t was due in no small
measure to the rearguard protection
Of Corregidor and its nearby island
forts that American and Filipino
forces on Bataan Peninsula were
enabled to hold on so long and so
CALAMITY.
With food and ammunition run
ming lower and lower with every
passing day every man and woman
in the tunneled passages of the rocky
outpost, from General Wainwright
down, knew that, barring further
miracles. there could be but one end
to the struggle. The odds, as at
Bataan just across the way, had be-
come overwhelming. And after the
fall of Bataan, the already limited
facilities of the fort had been taxed
far beyond their planned capacity.
1t was in full knowledge of these
agonizing facts that President Roose-
velt yesterday, before he had re-
ceived word of the final attack on the
island, dispatched a message de-
signed to hearten the exhausted
defenders as they faced what Army
observers realized were the closing
moments of a memorable incident in
American history. The President
echoed the sentiments of every citi-
zen, not only of this country but of
all the United Nations, when he
declared that Corregidor had fur
nished the world with a shining
example of patriotic fortitude and
self sacrifice"
This sacrifice, involving the death
or capture of some 1000 persons, was
far more than a grim gesture to in
spire others to fight good fight.
The heroism of Bataan and Corregi-
dor and the satellite forts of Manila
Bay definitely upset the Japanese
schedule of conquest and, perhaps,
played large part in the halting Of
the southwark drive of the invaders.
1t may be months before the Japa-
neSe can make use of "scorched"
Cavite as major naval base Mean
while, the battle of the Philippines
will go on, although in less effective
fashion. There are many pockets of
resistance in the archipelago from
which guerrilla warfare may be ex-
pected to be waged sporadically
And, as General Macarthur promised
when he left the islands last March,
the day is sure to come when the
American flag once more will fly over
Manila Bay.
Evening star., 1942-05-06

@. Which university had the first cheer
leader?-C. B. r.
A. The first cheer leader was r. G.
Matthews Of the University Of Illinois.
chosen in 1902.
@. In what year did the Treasury De-
partment report its lowest balance7-
C. s. T.
A. The lowest balance occurred on
December 81. 1889, when only S2s, ,23e 81
was in the vaults.
@. When did the custom of wearing
orange blossoms at = wedding begn7-
J. C. K.
A. The custom OF using orange BIOS
SONS at a wedding appears to have been
introduced into Europe at the time of
the Crusades. The language of the
orange blossom Is purity and chastity.
Q. How Is blond wood produced7-J. r.
A. Blond woods are either naturally
light In color or are bleached. The
blond treatment employs q transparent
rubbed finish which brings out the nat
ural pattern Of the grain. Among the
bleached woods, blond walnut and blond
mahogany are probably the most used.
@. Who was the famous mathemati-
clan who said Don't disturb my circles"
when he was about to be killed?
A. W. Z.
A. Archimedes, the ancient Greek
mathematician. 1t Is said that invad-
ing Roman soldiers bursting into his
room found Archimedes absorbed In con-
temptation. To the soldier who was about
to kill him he merely remarked DO not
disturb my circles" Archimedes died In
the capture Of Syracuse by Marcellus.
212 BIC.
Q. How many Speakers OF the House
have become President Of the United
States?-T. L. NJ
A. James K. Polk IL the only man who
ever held the ONCE of Speaker of the
House and later became President.
@. Why is Africa known as the Dark
Continent?-R. M. c.
A. Africa Is frequently referred to as q
Dark Continent because OF all the CONT
nents of the world it has longest re-
sisted the progress of civilization. Large
tracts in the interior Of the country still
remain unexplored.
Q. What stone was believed to be q
charm against intoxication by the an
cient Greeks?-P. r. N.
A. Drinking cups made OF amethyst
were regarded as a charm against the
evil effects Of strong drink. The word
amethyst" literally means, Not to be
drunken"
@. When was Montreal, Canada,
founded?-A. r.
A. Montreal was founded In l642. It is
now the second largest French city In the
world.
@. How long have bedsprings been In
existence?-H. N.
A. The Greeks are said to have intro
duced bedsprings in the form OF braided
leather thongs laced from one side of the
bed to the other. The metal bedspring
was invented by James Liddy Of Water
town, N. Y, about the time of the Civil
War.
Evening star., 1942-05-06
20 STREET.

Dear Sir:
Il note in your delightful column
that there are permitted to wander
from time to time other of our friends
besides the birds Now birds may be
enjoyed in f1ocks or individually, but
the idea of so or 100 cats on the lawn
or a pack of dogs would terrorize US:
these must be known and cultivated as
individuals and, under the influence of
such attentions. they often develop en-
gaging personalities. Observing animals
individually leads to many unexpected
delights. I have in mind the story of
An unusual friendship that developed in
the forest that was my home.
One of my dogs was spirited little
Cairn, small dog of Scotland, similar
to Scottie-perhaps a shade more ap
pealing. although cannot bring myself
to make distinctions because I've had
such charming Scotties. However,
Blighty, my Cairn. has soul that goes
marching on somewhere, for life and It's
adventures were never done. for him
"One spring season he was spending
great deal of time on mysterious
sorties into the woods by himself, re-
turning exhausted and without apologies.
His conscience being so clear. I knew
he had a secret. Often on our walks
together, he suddenly left me and he
always seemed to have a purpose No
inklipg of what these adventures were
leaked out for some time, and then one
evening while it was still light. father
and ! and q neighbor were returning
from a walk when our attention was
drawn to sharp rustling in the under
brush beside the trail.
I'm few seconds Blighty appeared
and trotting behind him was a wild red
fox
Together they stood surveying us
from a distance of about Is yards, as
we in wonder surveyed them. Bhghty
joined us for a brief moment but ap-
parently didn't want to waste more time
than to say hello. and goodbye He
and the fox trotted off into the woods,
the fox leading. This. then, was the
secret, and from then on we had many
occasions when we saw them together.
The fox was shy. but made fleeting
appearances. Often, as we walked in
the woods, we heard him stalking us,
attracting Blighty by sharp call, or
Blighty suddenly dashing away, drawn
by a scent unknown to US.
"One day, after heavy rain when
the woods were quiet. a time when I
thought I could count on seeing the fox,
perhaps. I came upon him down by the
spring Poised in every sinew, brush
extended, all his wild beauty thrilling
me, held the moment as long as he
would let me. He was watching me
away there was a litheness to his gait
and a grace possessed only by creatures
of the wilds.
Il have often pondered on their first
meeting. How and where did it take
place? Was 1t in the shadows of
moonlit forest that an old enmity was
forgotten, tryst held? And by what
sign? The fox must have realized that
Blightys shorter legs could be easily
outrun did the adventure prove unwise.
On the other hand, did the fox know
Blightys record for woodchucks, stray
cats and dogs three times his size;
nothing ventured unchallenged in our
woods? Sometimes. particularly when
the moon was full, the wild, hoarse cry
Evening star., 1942-05-06
Expresses Appreciation
OF Life Insurance" Editorial.

To the Editor of The Star:
Your editorial in The Star entitled,
Insurance in War;" Is one of the finest
articles regarding life insurance we have
ever seen. and we appreciate both your
editorial and the evident friendly atti-
tude displayed.
When it is generally acknowledged in
probate records that approximately 81
per cent of all estates left are composed
wholly Of life insurance, 1t can be easily
seen how important life insurance Is
In providing family security. The fore
going statement becomes even more
startling when it is generally understood
that only lS per cent Of all people who
die leave anything but debts.
Life insurance is important in this
American democracy of ours and so
We appreciate favorable comment, par
ticularly by such an outstanding medium
such as your own.
r. WIEDEMANN.
Evening star., 1942-05-06

ticism of British naval officers over
this civilian shipmate was increased
by a traditional aversion to news
paper publicity And it is not the
least of Mr.. Aliens accomplishments
that he won for himself the conf
dence of British sailors, and also won
them over to the theory that a good
making the people at home love their
navy more
Evening star., 1942-05-06
THIS AND THAT
By Charles Z. TrdceDell.

OF the fox came drifting up across the
visa. Then. in the house. pandemon-
ium, til Blighty in frenzy was let out
The following fall season, 20 foxes
were shot by hunters in our vicinity.
Night after night the hounds raced
through our garden and the pursuit often
was hot, judging by the crescendo of
baying around the house. We had tried
to keep our place a sanctuary but the
natives had replied that those woods
had been hunted by their ancestors,
owned by them. and the passage OF a
deed didn't make a boundary in the
hunting season. For another season
at least, Blightys friend outwitted his
pursuers. But that year, alas. the gay
heart of Blighty himself came to rest
where a wild rose climbs the pointing
cedar above him The fox called in the
moonlight and In the fall again the
shots rang out. Then, often, in my
heart, for all wild and beautiful creatures
l said a humble prayer.
Very truly yours, and with continuing
appreciation for your column.
ID. D. F."
10th STREET.
Dear Sir
"A neighbor Of ours had a mule with
the reputation of being the worst mule
in the community; she was afraid of
women folks; she ran away from certain
scary looking things. Most every time
they hauled a load into town with her.
she would use the train as a pretext
for climbing hill where there was no
road or for climbing a bank, whether
there was a ditch or not.
She was no town mule and when
they would put her in solitary confine-
ment because they dreaded to take her
out, she'd kick her way out She was
a good worker they said, when she didn't
get scared.
"One day her owner drove her, hitched
to a wagon, by my brothers. and stopped
to talk. I said, I see you have a new
mule He said, No, this is Luce said,
Why. that is not Lucy, the mule you
talk 50 much about?'
And he said, Yes, this is the old
scratch I said, am surprised That
is a pretty mule And she raised her
ears and looked at me, and actually
smiled He said, She Is a devil, that
Is what she is And she dropped her
ears and let her eyelids drop down over
her eyes.
But then I answered, Why, that is
because you don't know how to handle
her. maybe; she is the most intelligent
looking mule that I have seen in =
long time When said that, she raised
her ears again, and that mule actually
beamed on me with bright, happy
look. I'd call it a smile.
yet they say that animals have no
sense, no understanding.
Sincerely,
z. W.
+ ~
Our correspondents story of the
friendship Of the red fox and dog may
be explained by a recent happening
reported to this column from a farm In
nearby Maryland.
A fox ran out OF a den, and then
three small creatures followed it.
These were almost white, had fox
ears. but barked like dogs
These dog-foxes were seen on several
occasions
The dog, OF course, is supposed to have
descended from wolves, not foxes
1t is possible, it seems to us. that q
dog and fox might strike up 4 purely
platonic friendship.
Evening star., 1942-05-06

Money and Its Uses-Questions
about imitation and its effects.
past experiences OF this and other
countries with money are fore
most In our minds at this time.
A stream of correspondence con-
stantly pours into the Treasury
on the subject. Your questions
are largely answered in our 81
page booklet which covers the
story of money from Its first
almost prehistoric use down to
the present. To secure your
copy of this publication inclose
10 cents In coin, wrapped in this
clipping, and mail to Tha Star
Information Bureau.
Name
Address
Evening star., 1942-05-06
Defends Transit System
Against Its Critics.

To the Editor of The Star:
Having read several letters, appearing
in The Star, criticising the service rem
dered by the Capital Transit Co., may
/ add word in praise of said service?
I have been a constant rider of
streetcars and buses for a number of
years, and while no public service is
perfect. the Capital system does not
merit such condemnation.
We are living in very unusual times
The city is crowded and the transit
company is up against a tough propo-
sition, but in my opinion they are doing
a splendid job. 1t behooves all of us
who use their service to bear with
patience any imagined grievance.
Criticism is easy and I believe with
Emerson who says, it should be cata-
logged as q disease.
WILLIAM r. WALTON
Evening star., 1942-05-06

soak up the mixture like a sponge-in
which case they are useless and should
be replaced"
Again DR.. Snyder says, House owners
are cautioned not to accept for the con-
troll or elimination of termites any new
or easy methods, such as fumigation or
sprays, spraying of woodwork in place"
Furthermore the same author states,
Spraying and fumigation are useless
in the control of subterranean termites."
WILLIAM MORLEY.
Editors Note: Miss NOVEL; in her
article merely attempted to explain
what can be done to counterattack
termites without too great expense.
Evening star., 1942-05-06
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and dddress of
the loriter, although the use OF
a pseudonym for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters Nth
q UieU to condensation.
Evening star., 1942-05-06

Cessation of manufacture of re-
corded music discs is going to give
an uplift to symphony orchestras, it
is prophesied, 1t is also going to re-
suit in some deep digging for and
busting off of some mighty good old
records that have not felt a needle
for decades.
Evening star., 1942-05-06

Accidentally Premier Hideki TOTO
was in agreement with Uncle Sam.
He warned his people that regardless
of Japanese successes, the war is not
yet over.
Evening star., 1942-05-06

Protest is being made that our
Archives are being used by enemy
agents to provide charts for invasion.
1t is hoped that no employe will be a
sap and show a map to Jap.
Evening star., 1942-05-06
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To Questions
BIZ Frederic J. Hdskin.

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@. What are the typins and shorthand
speeds required for a yeoman In the
Navy?-N. F. T.
A. An applicant for enlistment in the
United States Navy as a yeoman must
have a high school education and ability
in typing and shorthand. with a speed
of between so and so words per minute
in tipping and 100 words per minute In
shorthand
Evening star., 1942-05-06

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the for republication of all news dispa tChes
credited to it or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein
All rights of publication of special dispatch
herein also are reSerNed
Evening star., 1942-05-06

@. Are the bones OF a bird solid or
hollowF-L. L. B.
A. The larger bones OF a bird are hol-
low and filled with air. making an excel
lent combination of strength and light
ness. The entire structure OF bird Is
designed to make 1t perfect flying
machine.
Evening star., 1942-05-06
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