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Evening star., 1942-07-12
A ScunduIous Exhibition

Three and a half years ago
scandal in the United States Mar
shal's Office here, involving jury
tampering and the acceptance Of
gifts on the part of deputy marshals,
resulted in a shake-up which cost
more than half a dozen deputy mar
shals their jobs. 1t also served to
focus light on curious relic of the
spoils system under which men and
women, charged with highly i'm
portant duties in connection with the
Federal administration of justice,
were selected purely on the basis of
political preferment, without regard
to merit or ability.
Former Attorney General Murphy
announced at that time his intention
of placing deputy marshals under
civil service. And that needed re-
form took place early this year when
deputy marshals were covered" into
the civil service by the Ramspeck
Act, with subsequent appointments
w NC uldSiC A4OIll SdIlQlOdICS Qudl1llCO
through competitive examination. In
time, the corps of deputy United
States marshals-numberin some
1,l00 for the country-should be
composed of non political appointees,
selected on the basis of merit.
The incredible escape of a hand
cuffed prisoner from two deputy
marsf1als Friday night may have
been the sort of accident that hap
pens once in lifetime. But it also
suggests carelessness and incompe-
tence-two ever present earmarks of
personnel selected through the spoils
system. Certainly it suggests an
other housekeeping. The marshal's
Office in the. District of Columbia is
probably the largest in the United
States and certainly the busiest. It
Is charged with an extraordinary
degree of responsibility, not found in
such proportions in other jurisdic-
tions. Its organization and admins
tration should maintain a standard
which would eliminate the chances
for any repetition of the slipshod
exhibition of Friday night
Evening star., 1942-07-12
Aiming Auxiliary Police

he question of whether auxiliary
policemen should carry arms is not
an easy one for the Commissioners
to decide. The issue came to the
fore with the recent disclosure that
at least some of the emergency off,
GERS have armed themselves on their
own initiative. Many of these auxil-
iaries are engaged in patrol work
| involving hazards Of the type faced
by regular policemen. They feel,
therefore, that they are entitled to
the same means of self-defense as
members of Major Kelly's command.
But Major Kelly's men have been
thoroughly schooled in the use of
firearms. Until they have qualified
in such an instruction course, Metro
politan Police Department recruits
are not permitted to carry sidearms
Special agents of the Federal Bureau
Of Investigation must undergo an
intensive course of firearms training
on their rifle range at Quantico be-
fore they are granted the right to
carry loaded weapons. This instruc-
ton is as much for the protection
of the officers as for the protection
of the public, as man not carefully
trained in the proper handling of
guns can be menace to himself and
to the community.
Since Washington's auxiliary police
force as a group has not had the
benefit of firearms training, it would
be highly dangerous to distribute
arms among the officers indiscrimi-
nately, even If means were found to
purchase the necessary weapons.
Some of these men undoubtedly are
we'll versed in the use of firearms
and could qualify to carry guns with
out additional training. Many, how
eyer, are in need Of instruction. They
should be given this instruction be-
fore they are trusted with pistols or
revolvers. And, aside from the mat
ter of basic technical training, no
law enforcement officer should be
supplied with guns unless he has
demonstrated beyond all doubt that
he fully appreciates the responsible
tiles that go with the carrying of
arms.
It has been said that District Off
cials feel that a decision on this
whole matter should be reached
quickly. The problem is such seri-
Gus one and concerns the public
safety to such an extent that 1t
would be wise to reach a decision
only after most careful consideration
of all the factors involved.
Evening star., 1942-07-12

back to his native land as an ex-
change student in engineering, and,
according to the FBI, quickly was
encouraged in associations that led
to his becoming a part of the vast
German spy machine.
The case also furnishes an insight
into the efficiency of the counter
espionage methods that have been
developed by the FBI, for it is more
than chance that enables agents to
step in at the right time and block
Gestapo plans which might have
disastrous results for this Nation.
Evening star., 1942-07-12
"All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,


All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful.
The Lord God made them ALL
Thus begins beautiful hymn that
expresses in glowing verse the inde-
scribable beauties of nature. The hymn
itself is in consonance with the word
of Scripture where it is written, He hath
| made everything beautiful in His time"
The glories of nature present striking
contrast to the destructive agencies of
war. Happily, we here in America have
not as yet felt the scourge of war and
once again we are privileged to live un-
disturbed in a land where the glories OF
nature remain unimpaired. In this we
are signally blessed, and for it We render
grateful praise The fact that We are
thus privileged must deepen in us our
reverence for the things that are beau
tiful and our gratitude to the glver OF
every good and perfect gift.
Possibly no season throughout the year
brings God closer to our lives than
summer. Where mans reason fails to
understand the high purposes of God,
nature with eloquent voice speaks OF His
majesty and the indescribable splendor
of His creatveness. Here is an open
book so varied, so rich that the simplest
or the most learned can garner from
it lessons of eternal value. What
rebuhe it furnishes to mans follies in
destroying with ruthless hands that
which is designed to enrich and ennoble
his life. Even when he desecrates with
the effacing blasts of war the fair form
of nature, once his wrath is past God
reclothes the scars with new mantle of
living beauty.
Dull, indeed, must be the eyes of men
where they fail to see in the splendors
of the world about them the hand of
Him who has made everything beau
Evening star., 1942-07-12
MiIitio at
Homestead

the voters aren't so selfish as they are
judged to be.
The point that the politicians overlook
is that nobody really can get rich out OF
the present type of war If it is fought in
way to win. The reason is that dollars
lose much Of their meaning. They lose
that meaning because the war machine
eats up so many of the Nations resources
in materials and effort that there is
relatively little left to be devoted to pro-
duction of goods that civilians may en-
JOY. If the war machine does not do
that, then it is not a successful war ma
chine, and American troops, like British
troops and French troops, will 60 from
one defeat TO another because they have
too little in the way of weapons delivered
to them too late
After seven months OF war. American
industry Is just now beginning to cut
drastically into its production OF peace
time gadgets. Most conversion orders is
sued months ago, are taking effect in July
and August. If those orders really turn
out to be effective, the public will begin
to find that the dollars it is piling up
will not buy what it thinks they will buy
After that will come scramble for the
goods that are available.
Leon Henderson is trying now to ed
ucate the public in what to expect later
and to start now to make adjustments
against what otherwise can be quite
shock. He IS having his troubles because
the leaders Of political pressure groups
think that they have discovered in war
means for enriching the groups to
which they cater
Unless they are making mistake, this
country's war outlook Is not as bright as
1t might be.
Evening star., 1942-07-12
Fifty Years Ago
in The Star

Fifty years ago the simplicity Of affairs
In Congress was disturbed by the old
bugaboo free silver
rree S'iVer 1t was agitated by
SheIved Again noisy minority, while
the majority, really
against it, were reluctant to come right
out and say so, for fear of alternating
possible votes back home. Delay tactics
were used instead, wherever possible. An
example is given from The Star of July
l3, 1892: First Gun in the Silver Fight.
Free Coinage Bill Disposed of in the
House." read the headlines. The details
are too long for reproduction, but the
fight included arguments over giving the
floor to proponents of the measure and
other. means of shelving the whole
matter.
The only family swarlike note In the
Capital was the preparation for the an
nual target practice
Notionol Guord of the National
Rifle Proctiee Guard. The Star of
> ~ t July 9. 1892, reported:
Barracks have been thoroughly repaired,
the markers shelters lined with iron
plates, the grass on the range mown,
ammunition prepared and everything
made ready for the National Guard to
begin on Monday the seasons work in
rifle practice. !" The failure of Con-
gress to provide for the annual encamp-
ment of the National Guard, while
deeply regretted and severely criticized
by the men, has not in the least dimin-
ished their ardor or dampened their
enthusiasm" Plans were made by the
organization for a substitute encamp-
ment of their own. The proficiency they
attained came in handy six years later,
when we went to war with Spain.
4
Militia was ordered to march into
Homestead, Pa, where labor riot had
broken out some days
M'iit'o at before. According to
Homestead The Star OF July IL,
1892: THE night passed
quietly and all Homestead was in holiday
attire this morning in anticipation Of
the arrival of the militia. = . There was
an air of disappointment at the strikers
headquarters as o'clock passed with
out the slightest information from the
militia. The people reflected that nearly
two days had now passed since the
militia had been ordered out and not
blue coat had shown up on the scene
of hostilities." The strikers claimed that
if they had wanted to blow up the steel
mills they would have had plenty of time
IN which to do it, hence the militia
were unnecessary. Just the same, they
arrived and kept order until the strike
was settled.
Evening star., 1942-07-12

seamen gunners. This souvenir Is in the
form of an American eagle with out
stretched wings, mounted on a solid
bronze base, for use as paperweight
on my desk In appreciation of the many
courtesies, and good offices extended
to me by him, and because of my friend-
ship for him. present this historic SOU
venir to my great and good friend, the
Hon. Karl Stefan Of Nebraska
Evening star., 1942-07-12

The principal japanese plane, the
Zero fighter, Is we'll named. Zero
probably will be the exact number of
war planes Japan will be allowed to
have after the war.
Evening star., 1942-07-12

. The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication of all news dispa atches
credited to it 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., 1942-07-12

Fifty years ago the simplicity of affairs
In Congress was disturbed by the old
Evening star., 1942-07-12
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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-21
HOARDERS WON'T BE ABLE
TO USE STORED GASOLINE

Little evidence Of gasoline boarding
in anticipation of nationwide ration
ing has been uncovered in the Rocky
Mountain region. OPA officials say the
spirit of cooperation among motorists
anxious to conserve rubber as a war
measure is excellent.
All gasoline put into the tanks Of
automobiles after the plan goes into
effect must, in accordance with ra-
tioning regulations, be accounted for
by coupons removed from ration
books. Stored gasoline must not be
used in amounts greater than those
permitted under rationing. Compul-
sorry periodic tire inspection win show
whether wear on tires has exceeded
that to be expected under gasoline ra-
tioning. OPA has called upon local
War Price and Rationing Boards to
appoint all competent tire men In
their communities as inspectors.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-21
Expects Heavier
Cut In Gas Tax
Under RGtiOning

HELENA-A grim preview Of what
Montana may expect in the way of
reduced gasoline revenues after ra-
tioning begins was received by the
Montana Taxpayers association.
Fred Bennion, secretary of the as
ISOLATION, said a national survey, a
copy Of which was sent to the associa-
ton, showed that in states which now
have gasoline rationing, saleS-and
revenue-have dropped nearly twice
as much as in states which do not
have rationing If the trend continues
he said Montana's gasoline tax
revenue may be cut nearly to the
vanishing point
In September, Bennion said, gasoline
sales for nonrationed states we're down
26 percent from those year ago; in
rationed states, the drop was 80 per-
cent.
The survey showed the drop during
other months as follows:
March, nonrationed states, 2 per-
cent; rationed states, percent; April
nonrationed, 4 percent; rationed,
percent; May, nonrationed, percent;
rationed, is percent; June, nonra-
toned, 10 percent; rationed, % per-
cent; July. nonrationed, IS percent;
rationed, % percent; August, nom
rationed, IA percent; rationed, "a per-
cent.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-21

Wise Hubby: PUT it on. and let's
see how you look in II"
Herewith are a few contributions to
our column from a faithful reader in
Hannibal, Missouri on the banks of
the Mississippi River.
"A redhead who got on at Butte,
And who wore a tomato-red suite.
Said she'd lost gloves and hat
And she can't tell where at,
As she'd been out all night on a
tutteP
There was a young lady of Lynn.
Who was so exceedingly thin
That when she essayed to drink
lemonade,
She slipped through the straw
and fell inl"
Il amt going to do it for a nickel
any more,
1t makes my back tired
It makes me sore.
Fifteen cents is going to be my price
For a quarter I'd do it twice
Want shoe shine, miSter?"
Teacher: Bobby, can you tell me
where Moscow is?"
Bobby: Nom, I don't know where
it is"
Teacher: "Oh, try anyway Think
hard for a minute. >
Bobby: We'll, it's probably out by
he barn with Pas cow"
Minister: Have you noticed whether !
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-21

woman who had been kissed on the
forehead.
Hubby: Doesn't my new love tech
nique arouse something in you2"
WHEY: Eyes, it arouses my suspi-
cions."
Boss: Take this letter to the office
of Smith and Jones. On the way you
will pass a football ground"
Boy: yes, sir"
Boss: We'll, pass it."
Cop: mo parking. You can't loaf
here"
Voice from within the car: who's
loafing?"
The souse tottered along the curb.
Several times he slipped off the curb
into the gutter Each time he Chamber
ed on to the footpath again. "HeIluva
long stairway" he muttered-
A college professor declares that,
contrary to scientific opinion, the in
terror Of the earth Is not so hot In
our unscientific opinion, neither is the
The twins had been brought to be
christened, and the minister asked the
husband: What names?"
The husband answered: "Steak and
Kidney"
"Oh, Bill" cried the mother Its
Kate and Sydney"
Little Wife: Dear, I saw the
sweetest hat in town today" |
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-21

any Of our people are using the church
for private devotions2"
New Janitor: "Yes sir, I ketched two
Of EN- In there last week. but I soon
had 'em out"
did you hear about the man and
women who were window shopping
with their arms around each other?
A policeman came along and said to
the man-"Don't you know you can t
act this way out here on the street,"
just then the policeman flashed a
light on them. The man asked him,
why not?" she's my wife" The cop
begged pardon, saying ne didn't know
she was his wife Then the man re-
piled, Il didn't either until you
flashed your light on us"
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-21
MORE MILES OUT WEST

DENVER-The average motor1st IN
the Rocky Mountain region probably
will be allotted enough gasoline to
drive more than 5000 miles a year
under the governments rationing pro-
gram which starts next month, says
Paul r Baugh, office Of price adj
ministration's industrial relations
chief
Baugh declared that the government
intends to make larger gasoline al
lowances in the west because of long
distances between cities and lack Of
public transportation facilities
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-21

Ice Man: Mrs. Brown, since my
route has been changed I suppose I
have to make you an hour later from
now on.
Telephone operator to new girl she
is breaking in: mo. honey, you say
Just a moment, please" not Hang
on to your pants, mister"
The editor of a newspaper asked his
readers to send In remarks on the
subject. Books that have helped me-"
One of the replies was, My mothers
cook book and my fathers cheque
book"
High heels we're invented by a
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-21
NIINTMUNF SPECIFICATIONS

In order to pool all petroleum pro-
ducts going to the East Coast, min
imum specification have been set up
on four principal petroleum products
with 80-octane for premium, 72-octane
for house brand gasoline. Kerosene
specification is standard" CONNER
cial Standard CS12-4O, fixed by the in
dustry several years ago, is used for
fuel OIL
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-21
MUST oRGANIzE cAR-sHARNG

Certain Industrial and other plants
with 100 employees or more will be
required to set up Organized Trans
portation Plans under nationwide
mileage rationing to assure workers
adequate means Of getting to their
jobs despite rationing restrictions, the
office of Price Administration an
nounced, acting in accord with the
national rubber conservation program.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-21
EXTEND FUEL ON SURVEY

A survey of fuel oil consumption for
domestic and commercial purposes is
being made by Fl. T. Rapp, director Of
marketing for district Of the OPC,
extending into Montana Local con-
sumers have been asked to consider
converting to coal burning for the
duration.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-21
WIFE HE LEFT BEHIND"
MAY HAVE GASOLINE RAT

Wives Of men Serving IN the armed
forces abroad, who are using cars
registered in the name Of their hus-
bands, may obtain gasoline rations
even though hubby" isn't at home to
sign his application blank as the car
owner, the OPA has announced. In
such cases, the car-user will not reg
lister for gasoline rations at school
house sites, instead will apply direct
to local War Price and Ration Boards.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-21
TANK CAR SHIPMENTS

Heavy floods in the Potomac river
valley and throughout southern Vir-
ginia retarded the tank car movement
Of petroleum and dropped shipments
to 759, 233 barrels a day during the
week ended Oct. "a, petroleum CO.
ordinator Harold L. Ickes announced
Daily shipments were down ga per-
cent from the previous week-to the
lowest level since the week Of July
ID.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-21
GETS LEASE on Q. 5. LANDS

F.. j. Buscher Of Great Falls has re-
ceived an oil and gas lease covering
$50 acres Of government land in Sec
tions 30 and % in Twp. SAN, Range
west in the south part Of Kelvin field,
along the Aloe Nose. Lease was issued
through the Great Falls land office.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-21
WE BELIEVE

WE BELIEVE
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS have been definitely proven in
dispensb in Montana Every wildcat should have both
Madison and Devonan "highs" determined by reflection
seismograph before drilling begins.
DEEPER DRILLING is essential to write the real history
the Montana oil industry. The major source of Nor
petroleum is in formations BELOW THE BIC
LIME Abandonment of wells at the Cat Creek horizon
is stupidity No we'll should be considered a compleuo
until it is drilled into the Devonian
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-21

A destroyer cruising 1900 miles at IS
knots consumes 1,700 barrels Of oil
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-11-21

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Milford chronicle., 1942-10-09
HOLLYVILLE

George McCauley of this place, left
on Wednesday morning for the armed
services of the U. S. A.
Mrs. Amanda Stevenson and friend,
Mrs. Cordrey of Laurel, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Carter Mark
ham on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. C. McCauley were
supper guests of Miss Cornelia Hurdle
and George McCauley on Monday af-
ternoon.
Mrs. Florence Vaughn of Coolspring,
the Rev. Frederic Truitt and family of
Nassau and Prof ]. C. Steen of Dover
were dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter c. Phillips on Sunday.
Mrs. Melvin Bropst of Harrington
was a weekend guest of her parents
over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs Theodore Wroten of
Georgetown, called on the latter's
brother, Leon Reynolds, on Sunday.
William Hurdle of this place had
the misfortune to lose a very valuable
COW on Sunday of this week.
A meeting was held on Monday
night at Hollymount School to discuss
a new observation post as there is no
way of heating the present one. Col
Slayer of Rehoboth promised a nice
large one-room building with ade-
quate windows from four sides for
good visibility. Mrs. Roy Palmer do
mated a stove and it is up to the OBJ
servers to see that there is fuel to keep
us warm. There were thirty-three
planes reported on Tuesday morning
from to IL O'Clock noon, from that
post. We need a few extra volunteers
for observers.
HoIlymount Home Demonstration
Club will meet with Mrs. Ward as
hostess in Rehoboth on Wednesday, Oc-
tober IA.
The Women's Society of Christian
Service will meet with Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Wilson near St. Johns
Church, the third Saturday evening in
October, the 18th. Everybody welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1942-10-09
BETHEL

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cordrey,
Mrs. Wildo Spicer spent the week.
end with relatives in Baltimore,
Md.
Emelia Davis, of Harrisburg, Pa,
was mid-week guest of Capt.
Thomas Marshall.
Mrs. Rhoda Garrett is visiting
relatives in Wilmington.
The Ushers Union was enter
tanned Friday night at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Uric Smith, with a
good attendance.
Miss Frances Smith spent the
weekend with friends in Whining
ton.
Mrs. Kenneth Moore, of Norfolk,
Va, is visiting Mrs. Harley G..
Hastings.
Mrs. Charles Prettyman and son
Michael, of Greenwood, spent last
week with her mother, Mrs. Bertha
Eggers.
The Count -On-Me" club was en-
tertained Tuesday night at the
home of Mrs. Pearl Hill.
Mrs. John Joupe, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eskridge. left
Monday to join her husband, who is
stationed in Oklahoma for an in
definite stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry T. Wright
were Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. M. Riggin, in Middletown.
Mrs. Deborah Murphy, of Will
mington. is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Spence.