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Evening star., 1942-07-09
Comments on Interview
With Minister Of Iraq.

TO the Editor Of The Star:
The interview with the new Minister
from Iraq on the proposed Jewish army,
which was published in your paper June
26, contains q number Of statements
which cannot remain unchallenged by
any. one conversant with the situation
in the Middle East.
1t is unfortunate that the Iraqian
Minister, Ali Jawdat, devoted his
maiden speech" to opposing the for
nation OF military unit which would
contribute to the defense OF his own
country. The Minister. by his statement
that the creation Of Jewish army '''
would be construed Immediately in Arab
quarters as . confirmation Of the Axis
broadcast" is advocating the pursuance
Of the policy of "appeasement" which
so miserably failed in averting the
Second World War, the very policy which
ing in Iraq early in May, 1941, formented
by Rashid Ali with the help OF the ex-
mutt Of Jerusalem.
The bosey Of Arab disturbances in the
Middle East because of q Jewish army
Is being raised by the enemies of
Jewish homeland In Palestine. 1t is sig
niflcant that it first emanated from Axis
sources and constantly is being repeated
on the Axis broadcasts from Berlin and
Bari italy.
The Iraqian Minister will admit that
the Arabs in this war have not shown
any enthusiasm for the cause Of de-
mocracy. Even while the enemy Is
pounding at Its gates. the Egyptian
government, through King Farouk, has
found it necessary to declare its neu-
trality. The absence OF Arab support
for the cause of the United Nations
certainly cannot be attributed to the
establishment Of Jewish army. Un-
fortunately the British government has
not seen its way clear to permit the
establishment Of Jewish army. The
small Jewish community Of Palestine
has offered no less than $4,000 Of It's
young men to fight in Jewish divisions
alongside the other members Of the
United Nations in defense Of the Middle
East.
1t is a matter of deep regret that
while the policy OF appeasement has been
abandoned in England this policy is still
practiced with disastrous results in
Palestine. In an attempt to placate
Arab extremists who are working for the
Axis cause British colonial ofiicialdom
in Palestine is preventing the Palestine
Jewish community from organizing It's
own fighting force to help resist the
aggressor.
More than $1,000 members Of the
Palestine Jewish community are now
fighting as part of British units in all
theaters of war. Their heroism has been
cited by Gen. Wavell, Gen. Auchinleck
and other British commanders. How
ever. the repeated request Of the Jewish
authorities In Palestine to establish 4
separate Jewish fighting force under
Allied or British command, to be ac-
corded recognition as q people lighting
for its rights In its own homeland, has
been steadfastly ignored.
The Minister Of 1raq bemoans the fact
that advantage was being taken Of the
presence Of Winston Churchill in the
United States to put pressure on the
British Prime Minister to support the
creation Of Jewish army In Palestine"
but the demand for the creation Of such
Evening star., 1942-07-09
Red Letter New Testament-

Red Letter New Testament-
All the words Of the Saviour
are printed in red, and In ad-
dition there Is q mass Of sup
Elementary material. such as the
harmony Of the gospels, the
Lords Prayer, great periods Of
Bible history, and a specially
prepared section giving the
names Of trees, waters, noun
tains, musical instruments and
birds that are named in the
Bible-the longest book and
shortest verse and many other
interesting facts. This unusual
volume is printed on thin Bible
paper and bound In . flexible
black cover. To secure your copy
inclose 20 cents in coin wrapped
IN this clipping and mail to The
Star Information Bureau.
Name ss+e
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Address
Evening star., 1942-07-09

Even Hercules, just after the con-
clusion Of his twelfth and final Ga
bor." would have taken a moment to
sympathize with Elmer Davis, d.
rector Of the once Of War Informa-
tion.
Evening star., 1942-07-09

Many thousand feet of rope may
soon be used as shoe soles to conserve
leather in the United States, says a
dispatch. A few feet of it used in
the right way on the right necks
few years ago would have made all
this unnecessary.
Evening star., 1942-07-09
Wants Chair Pads
Sacrificed for Salvage.

20 The Editor Of The Star:
I think that all Of the rubber chair
pads now in use in the various Govern
ment agencies and departments should
be collected and turned in IS the Gov
ernment's scrap rubber contribution.
I work In the General Accounting
ONCE and In my ONCE there are ap-
proximately 200 chairs. most Of which
have rubber chair pads. I know that
there are many other siznilarly equipped.
DAVIS N. AoEY.
Evening star., 1942-07-09

Stoppages OF defense work due to
labor disputes remind us of the late
New York Worlds Fair. However,
what was irritating and embarrass-
ing to us and to friendly nations then
Is now q deadly serious menace.
Evening star., 1942-07-09
Objects to Boys
Swimming In Fountain Pool.

70 the Editor 81 The Star:
Visitors to the Capital City. arriving at
Union Station, are greeted by spectacle
unknown to the writer In any other
American city-a scene rejecting dis
grace on the law enforcement authorities.
refer to the daily practice Of boys
using the Plaza fountain as bathing
pool, yelling. screaming and creating Z
pandemonium Of disorder. r. 9. BELL.
Evening star., 1942-07-09
Letters to the Editor l

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the Driter, although the use OF
q pseudonyn, for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
: the rightto edit All letters Nth
n ,,je1D to condensation.
Evening star., 1942-07-09
Expresses Willingness 70 Sacrifice
Metal Ornaments Of Statues.

Metal Ornaments Of Statues.
To the Editor Of The Star:
Apropos recent reports that 1t may
become necessary to destroy the statues
Of outstanding American statesmen,
soldiers, patriots and poets, I should like
to suggest that before demolishing those
monuments for their salvage value the
metal ornaments of their pedestals
should be removed and melted down.
The Mcclellan equestrian statue at
Connecticut avenue and Columbia road
has bronze observation-disclosures cannon,
flags, weapons, wreaths, etc.,-which
could be removed to the improvement
of the monument. There are also at
each corner Of the base bronze American
eagles. Since these are not inartistic
and are symbolic as well, they should not
be removed except rs very last resort.
The four bronze mortars at the foot
Of Admiral Farragut's statue could be
taken without injury to the monuments
appearance. A similar suggestion might
be offered with regard to the cupids of
General Lafayette's statue.
Before destroying the statues them
selves, let US strip them OF their super
huous metal ornaments for salvage.
r. 8. KEY SMITH
Evening star., 1942-07-09
> military force repeatedly has been
voiced for almost three years.

> military force repeatedly has been
voiced for almost three years.
Events have shown that with the hand
full OF Arab agitators deprived OF Axis
funds, peaceful and harmonious rela-
tionship between Arab and Jew prevails.
This has been proven since the outbreak
Of the war when the ex-mufti Of Jeru-
salem, the chief instigator Of Arab ter
rorism In Palestine, fed to Berlin where
he was proclaimed an honorary Ayan."
The Jews Of Palestine will continue to
make whatever contribution they can to
the Allied war effort, but they never will
give up the claim for recognition as q
people, for the right to tight under their
own banner against the common enemy.
That American public opinion recognizes
the Justification Of this claim is indicated
by the results Of recent poll conducted
by Senator Robert F. Wagner, chairman
Of the American Palestine Committee!
Hundreds Of distinguished Americans in
al walks Of life have sent in their en-
thusiastic Endorsements. American Zion
lists are firmly convinced that they are
serving the interest Of the United States
and the cause Of the United Nations when
they ask that the Jewish community of
Palestine be given the right to sacrifice
their lives In fighting the common enemy.
LOUIS z. sPIEGLER,
President, seaboard Zionist Region.
Evening star., 1942-07-09
Member Of the Associated Press.

Entered - second-class matter post office.
Washington, D. C..
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1942-08-17
Knowles, Bitter
Foe of Unions,
Gets Army Post

New York. Aug. DISAPPOINTMENT
Of Harper Knowles, notorious anti
Bridges witness In the 1899 depor-
tation hearings, to an Army post
was vigorously protested by the
Citizens Victory Committee for
Harry Bridges this week.
Describing Knowles in the pro-
test, the committee quoted from the
report Of Dean James M. Lands.
Government inspector at the first
hearing, who wrote at the time:
"He (Knowles) is neither a can
did or fortnight witness It
was impossible to listen to Knowles
without being convinced that on
occasion he lied when he dared
to-"
Knowles appointment to the
Service and Supply Division of the
Quartermasters Corps in San Fran
cisco was seen as slap in the
face to CLIO longshore workers
there.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1942-08-17

offensive action, the pamphlet con-
cludes, and will lead TO great
changes in American living stand
ards after the victory is won.
1--WE shall be living in a new time,
in a new period made possible by
the tremendous strides we have
made and the unbelievable heights
we have reached in mass produc-
tion," the pamphlet concludes.
Then too. as now, we shall always
be available for the common effort
In our common solution OF the
problems facing us as victorious
and free Americans"
producing for Victory" was
prepared for Clio publication by
Its affiliated union, the Fedora
ton Of Architects, Engineers,
Chemists and Technicians. Price
Is cents a copy, quantity prices
on request; 81 pp., illustrated.
Order from clio Publicity Dept,
HOG Connecticut Ave-, Washing
ton, ID. c.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1942-08-17

travel long distances to and from
their jobs, or to separate them un-
necessarily from their families will
inevitably reduce working Off
cheney and injure morale, while in
creasing absenteeism and turnover.
ONLY HOPE
1.-THE only immediate hope for
housing at least a portion of these
workers before winter comes Is Of
fered by President Roosevelt's re-
quest for a $60O,o0O,0OO appropria-
ton. This request, made in May,
has been favorably reported by the
Public Buildings and Grounds Com
mittee of the House Of Represen-
tatives.
speedy authorization Of this
minimum amount Is essential II
America Is to produce Its sorely
needed quota of war materials"
Among the CLIO leaders who
signed the statement were Vice.
Presidents S. II. Dalrymple, Emil
REEVE, Reid Robinson and r. J.
Thomas. Others were heads Of sew
eral CLIO international unions and
Of state industrial union councils.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1942-08-17

The National Public Housing
Conference released the text Of the
statement:
"About 100000 war workers are
moving to production centers that
have no homes for them. To crowd
these workers into Railways and
attics, to put them into makeshift
trailer camps, to compel them to
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1942-08-17
Labor Heads
Pledge Full
War Output

"U OUsPUl
Washington, Aug. 15.-Short
speeches by President Franklin
D. Roosevelt, Go Pres. Philip
Murray, AL Pres. VIM. Green
and high government officials
and war officers were heard on
a national broadcast marking
the first combined Army-Navy
production award this week.
President Roosevelt's message.
while noting the great progress
made in victory production. warned
that I'VE have only just begun to
get into our stride" in terms of the
huge amounts Of material needed
for final victory.
"The men and women of man.
agement and labor who provide
such material are performing a
task without which victory would
be impossible" he said.
1.-THE united efforts Of our
Army and Navy striking ut the
enemy on every continent and
every ocean, and Of our people
at home working without in
terruption TO turn out the
weapons Of war, cannot fail to
produce the victory which will
again establish the tradition of
free men throughout the world"
LABOR'S STAKE
Pres. Murray's speech stressed
the full support and united effort
of all CLIO members to produce the
goods that will crush the Hitler
Axis.
I'VE recognize the need for
more copper, more lumber, more
steel-and all the other materials.
Wen give them to you II hard
work and cooperation Is what It
takes. Nothing else IL really i'm
portant now. You can count on
the CLIO 100 percent"
ALL Pres. Green saw only one
objective-"to free the world from
oppression, brutality and the creed
that one nation has the right to
impoverish and enslave all OPP
posed nations. To this task our un-
firing efforts are dedicated"
Proper use Of the materials we
have will speed our victory, VIM.
L. Bait, vice-chairman of the War
Production Board. said in his
speech. He appealed to workers to
increase raw material output and
to all Americans to turn In the
scrap needed for victory produc-
ton.
WAR OFFICIALS SPEAK
Elmer Davis, speaking for the
Office of War Information. urged
increased raw materials output by
tapping new sources, reviving
abandoned mines and plants, get
ting In the scrap, and other means.
A brief description Of the suffer-
ings of the French people, typical
of all who fall under Axis con-
quest, was given by Admiral VIM.
d. Leahy. newly appointed Chief Of
Staff and former Ambassador to
Vichy, France.
Brief speeches from 1t. General
Dwight D. Eisenhower In London
and Admiral Chester w. Nimitz
somewhere In the Pacific" also
featured the program.
Gen. Eisenhower referred to
production 40 q key to second
front, saying: IL will leave 1t to
our enemies to guess where,
when, and how we will use the
supplies you send. i understand
their suspicious have been
aroused Of late"
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1942-08-17
STAINLESS STEEL.
in the Food MdAytry

Purity and cleanliness dictate the selection of equipment used
in the preparation of foods For this many manuac
ues Of food processing equipment using stainless Steel
Stainless steel immune to practically all types of food acids
and will not affect the TASTE color keeping qualities OF the
foodstus with which it in contact 1t can be quickly
and easily cleaned and is not attacked BY chemical
cleaners and brnes Equipment used in preparing various ooas
has shown greatly improved performance when stainless eei
has been used for parts subject to rusng or eorroon
Today than ever. the food industry is relying on SIAM
less steel equipment help assure high quality and maximum
output of essential foods
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1942-08-17
20 Union Leaders
Ask Housing Funds

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15-Speedy enactment of the Lanham
BILL providing $600OO0OO0 to build additional housing for war
workers. urged Congress today in statement by %
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1942-08-17
Greater Efficiency
Helps Output Is Pct.>
Go Pamphlet Soys

WASHINGTON Aug. 15-War production be increased
per without additional equip
proper of present supplies of both the CIO
said this week releasing pamphlet producing for
Victory Labor Manual for Increasing War Production
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1942-08-17


This can be done, the pamphlet
says, by planning and carrying out
four main steps to increase pro-
ductivity Of labor, and Of equip
ment, and by making most effective
use Of materials and q system OF
accurate production controls.
Joint abOr-management COM
mittees are the logical agency for
putting these improvements into
effect, and the pamphlet points
out that their handspring In the
union, "for only where there II
such q union does the problem Of
fullest possible production In all
It's aspects get serious recognition
and attention"
TIMELY
The pamphlet Is timely, CLIO Pres.
Philip Murray says in brief fore
word, since II Is published at a
time when the efforts and energies
of all who value freedom and cher
ish democratic institutions" are
going into the Job Of destroying
the Hitler Axis.
A chief factor In increasing pro-
duction is labor morale, which must
be regarded as "a key problem In
plants and factories" it points out.
This involves proper attention to
workers suggestions, full coopera-
tion between workers and manage
ment, careful attention to health,
elimination Of fatigue, good safety
conditions. etc.
The first step to the Is percent
increase. the pamphlet says, 10 q
complete survey Of existing plant
equipment. This survey will show
where bottlenecks exist or are
likely to occur including SUPER
vision, handling Of materials, waste
full use Of materials and manhours,
faulty or inadequate training Of
workers and the like.
WORK WITH UNION
The joint committee, in correct
ing these problems, must work with
the union at all times, the pamphlet
emphasizes. not only for planning
and suggestions, but also to elimi-
nate grievances and other bad con-
ditions that might slow production.
"Pre-planning" Is another i'm
portant link in the production
chain, the pamphlet points out. This
pre-planning Is war industry
must, since II avoids the waste in
materials and time that inevitably
comes II planning Is left until after
the operation starts. Its main aim
Is to see that machines, materials
and manhours are used to the full
limit Of capacity, with a minimum
of waste and spoilage.
Mastery of war production prob
lens now will lead to victory by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-04
LOUISE -ELTY
 TAKES PRIZE
Grade 6-A Student Wins American Legion Gold
 Medal Essay Contest

Thomaston, June .4--Louise Elty has been declared winner of first prize in the American Legion Gold Medal essay contest conducted in local schools. She is a member of 6-A.
 Her essay entitled "What Can Do to Aid National Defense in My Town" follows:
 The best way that I can aid in National Defense is to buy United states Defense Savings Bands and Stamps as often as I can and as many as I can.
 Another way I can help is to plant @ victory garden and let my motto be: VitaminS for Victory. Many children who have been buy- ing sweets with their allowance now buy Defense stamps and seeds for their victory garden.
 We should keep faith in our poe. Mtica1 leaders more than ever, now that America has to be seen through grave crisis. We cannot help her any by saying, Let the other fellow do it." we must do 1t our- selvesl And that means that we must get in there and pitchl
 Another way to help is to have all scrap iron and steel, boxes, news papers, aluminium, tin cans, tooth paste and shaving cream tubes, old rubber tubing and anything else that is used in National Defense and bring 1t to my nearest salvage station.
 Still another way that I can help Is to join the American Red Cross knitting, bandaging or first aid unit, so if the need arises I will know how to knit, give first t-.aid treatment and know how to band- age properly.
 We should be extremely careful not to repeat all that we know in a crowd or any public place, be- cause if there is a foreign spy in the place, he would report the information to his country, and America couldn't afford to have him do that. Just remember these sayings:
 That friendly chap might tell Jap" "A slip of the lip might sink a ship" and Don't be dumb but just keep num-"
 If every person in the United States would do his bit, no mat ter how small 1t may be, am sure that America will march on to a glorious and ultimate victory. So keep on buying bonds and stamps to aid the soldiers at our camps and keep on letting our motto be: Bonds and Stamps for Victory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-04
Labor Exploitation
 Branded As Slaue1v
No UpIift for Men Confined to Jails, Prisons When Compelled tOSWork for Inadequate
 Pay Writes Miss Genevieve Cowles.

Under our old jail system prison CTS slumped and deteriorated mem tally and spiritually. Each success sive jail sentence made them more helpless on release until jail be- came their refuge, not their pun ishment. This slave system foster ed contempt for personality among keepers, ignorance among prisoners and the breaking of family ties. A prisoner with brains aroused sis- picion.
 However, a new spirit entered Connecticut jails with more enlight- ened sileriffs and with the growth of jail libraries and forums conducted by university men. Practicing at- torneys and, Yale law students be- gan to teach jailed men the mean ing of our American law and order, how justice means not punishment only, but the creation and main- tenarlce of order and when broken the restoration of order.
 We senEed mental confusion in teaching the bill of rights to pris- oners, mostly miserably poor, under privileged, unaware of their rights. untrained in the just use of their rights. But they and their guards respond to the American idea of the dignity of the common man. Be- cause unless they are bound-overs or under sentence for felony, pris~ oners, on release, from jail can vote. They have not lost all civil rights like the eouvicts in state prisons,
 Our present high sheriffs are deeply concerned in the welfare of their prisoners especially in Con- necticut defense areas where coul- ty jails are mu:h over crowded.
 On May 2l, 1922 at q meeting in Hartford our high sheriffs county commissioners and other notables discussed the possible employment of jail prisoners on defense jobs.
 One sheriff insisted that prisoner national defense labor should be on 8 volunteer basis not slave labor like the Nazis. He suggested one dol. lar 6 hour day wage and over spend- ing prohibited. He mentioned hir- ing out prisoners to local farmers in dire need of labor.
 Objections were raised that this recalled southern slave gangs. A committee was started to formulate some feasible plan and report soon.
 Accofding to the May number of the admirable Wethersfeld monthly Record, Pen Patriots" by thOu- sands are already producing war material in some state and federal prisons.
 To give jail prisoners the chance to aid In saving our American order seems a likely way to restore their citizenship in that order.
 dENEVIEVE coWLEe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-04
JUNIOR COLLEGE
 HONORS FLINTER

Dr. Harold N. Wright, president of the College of the City of New York, will deliver the commence Enent address at the 18th annual graduation exercises of the New Haven Y. M. c. A. Junior College Friday at 8:3O p. m. in Strathcona Hall.
 He will be introduced by Dr. Law renee L. Bethel, director of the col- Iege, who will confer the degree ot associate in science upon 29 mem Der of the senior class.
 The college provides q program of evening study in engineering and accounting coordinated with daytime work for over 600 students in about 200 industries in this section of the state.
 Graduates from Waterbury will be: Benjamin J. Flinter, Joseph A, Tucker. and Edward H. Grohmann'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-04
KINNEY ATTENDS
 BANKERS MEETING
Robert Walker of Water bury Named State Presi.
 dent By Conn. Assn.

Robert s. Walker, vice-president and trust officer of the Colonial Trust Company was elected pres- ident of the Connecticut Bankers Association at the annual meeting held in Hartford yesterday. Lewis s. Reed, president of the Citizens and Manufacturers National Bank was named vice-president of the nation sal bank division of the association. z Several other local men are repre- scented in New England banking groups: Edwin c. Northrop, presi- ' dent of the Waterbury Savings |, Bank Is president of the Mutual : Savings Bank Association of Con- ,hecticut; Lucian D. Warner assist ant secretary of the Colonial Trust Company, is president of the Con- slecticut Insurance and Trust Coun- ell and Prank J. Kenney, secretary treasurer of the Morris Plan Bank here is president of the New Eng land Association of Morris Plan Banks.