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Evening star., 1942-07-14
Invasion

The Japanese invasion season is
well under way now. This country
is sWarming with little winged visi-
tors from Japan, or, to be more
accurate, their fifth column descend
ants who have been here for years
Japanese beetles. So many traps
have been set for them in the towns
of America that it might be more
suitable to rename Main street and
call. it Beetle boulevard
Like the other JapS, their penetra-
ton has been facilitated by control
Of the air, which has enabled them
to laugh at quarantine and other
earth-bound barriers. But, unlike
the other Japs, the beetles are not
organized; what success they obtain
comes from sheer weight of num-
bers. Above all, they have no propa-
ganda department with which to
attempt to paralyze the opposition
In consequence, when they invade
some new territory, they are unable
to put across the notion that they
do not intend to annex it perma-
nently, and have no means of in
sisting that their motives are pure
and that they merely wish to make
the whole world more prosperous, if
only they could get intelligent CO.
operation. Nor do they issue COM
muniques stating that their losses
are negligible, and that, meanwhile,
they have destroyed the enemys
entire supply of beetle traps. In
spite of their japanese ancestry,
they have much to learn.
Evening star., 1942-07-14
Alleges Discrimination
In Government Employment.
tn the Editor of The Star.

To the Editor of The Star:
Having read comment from one who
has worked in the War Department for
20 years, 1 would like to write briefly
of my experience in the Navy for the
same period of time.
1t has become question in my mind
just what efficiency" means. How can
an organization function efficiently
when clerks who have served faithfully
and we'll are ignored and employees who
have only had few years experience
get the higher grades and the classical
tions of those actually doing the work?
This treatment often breaks down the
morale of division or an office 1t GER
tainly is little incentive for workers who
are trying to help to win this war.
DISGUSTED TOO.
Evening star., 1942-07-14
Complains of Conditions
In National Capitol.
To the Editor Of The Stal

You might title this open Season on
Consumers The luckless citizen who has
to eat in restaurants and get his duds
cleaned in laundries sure is taking a
beating. Underlying all the trouble, of
course, is the understandable failure of
business establishments to expand in the
face of an ever-increasing population
Uncle Sam has provided jobs for thou
sands of additional persons whose arrival
in Washington has sWamped available
service facilities. The Government could
have helped to meet at least one phase
of the problem; 1t could have constructed
one or two large cafeterias in temporary
buildings serving three meals day
Far too many retail establishments,
and particularly eating places, are TAX
ing undue advantage of the helpless
consumer. Grasping the opportunity to
prof1teer, some restaurants have boosted
prices unduly as well as serving food of
low quality. The attitude of many busi-
nessmen toward the consumer. often
ployes, Is one of insolence born of an as
surance of more business than can be
handled. Competition has Waned and
entrspreneurs resort to the tactics of
monopoists. The poor service in many
establishments is due in large part, of
course, to the scarcity of labor Man
agement bears part of the ultimate
responsibility, however, because of the
low wages which have always charac-
terized the service industries. The pres
ence of employment in other fields,
usually more lucrative, attracts workers
quickly from these industries leaving
only the most inefficient employees
Service help would not be nearly so
scarce if higher wages were offered.
Fairer wages would also mean better
type of employe. Local retailers easily
can afford to increase wages; they tend,
however, to continue the low wage
scale because the resulting poor service
Evening star., 1942-07-14
Asks Satiric Question
About Housing Developments.
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
I found two articles in a recent issue of
The Star very interesting: Salary Limit
Bars Most Girls From Hotel United
States Built for Them" relating to the
Meridian Hill Hotel at Sixteenth and
Euclid streets NW) and Girls Dormi-
tories to Be Built on As Acres of Play
Areas (about the Potomac Park
project.
Are these Potomac barracks really be-
ing built for the rank and file of Gov
ernment girls? Or will they develop into
another Meridian Hill Hotel?
And by the way! A great many of US
are going to have to move out of this
Meridian Hill vicinity, for we fall far
short of the specifications and 1t would
never do to shock the esthetic sensibili-
ties of the fastidious manager.
LAURA K. POLLOCK.
Evening star., 1942-07-14
Equipment Guide

The civilian defense equipment
guide, compiled under the direction
of William J. Mileham, chief AFRAID
warden, should eliminate much Of
the confusion which has attended
the equipping of the various warden
posts in the District.
In the absence of any official guide
prior to this time, committees in the
Districts sixty-six defense areas were
obliged to solicit funds and materials
to what was needed or what could be
obtained, The result, as pointed out
In The Star several weeks ago, was
that some sector posts were elab-
orately furnished while others had
virtually nothing at all.
Compromising this confusion was
the apparent lack of any fixed policy
on the part of the national Office of
Civilian Defense. The original OCD
handbook, which was prepared be-
fore Pearl Harbor and upon which
local civilian defense workers have
had to rely for guidance, was wholly
inadequate. Generally speaking, the
handbook did little more than advise
local workers that the securing of
equipment was a local matter and
would have to be handled locally.
This, naturally enough, led to a
scramble for equipment, with some
groups getting more than they need
ed, while others merely marked time.
Some six weeks ago, however, when
concern over the shortage of critical
items was at peak, OCD revised its
position, letting it be known that the
purchase of first-aid supplies and
fire-fighting equipment was disap-
proved. The sector post, originally
held to need about $100 worth of
equipment, was visualized as of the
latter date as being IAN empty room
in somebody's home, with a tele-
phone"
Now, under the provisions of the
guide compiled by Chief Warden
Mileham, it appears that the ap-
proved items of equipment will be
more in line with the original concept
Of what would be needed by these
civilian defense workers. Some of the
specified items probably will be fur
nished from civilian defense head
quarters. Others may be purchased
with funds raised by committee
workers, and still others will be Sc
cured through neighborhood can
vasses-a procedure which Mr. Mile
ham strongly recommends.
With three methods of procuring
the needed equipment thus having
received official Endorsement it is
probable that there will continue to
be some confusion and some Unequal
tiles in equipping civilian defense
posts. There is every reason to sup
pose, however, that the compilation
of the official guide will eliminate the
greatest cause of confusion and
fumbling-the long g-continuing un-
certainty as to what equipment, if
any, the several types of defense
posts were supposed to have.
Evening star., 1942-07-14
OF control of the purse strings. Their
Jobs were created by Congress as an

OF control of the purse strings. Their
Jobs were created by Congress as an
outgrowth Of congressional investi-
cation of conditions in the Police
Department. BY the same token,
they will, in effect, hold their jobs at
the pleasure of Congress, contingent
on continuance of appropriations for
their pay 1t was this uncertainty as
to future security that is said to have
caused several applicants to with
draw from the list. Since the new
jobs are special" moreover, there
appears no opportunity for promo
ton.
The fact that they will rank as de-
tective sergeantS but will receive a
captains pay will not make their
tasks any easier, either Other mem
bers of the department who receive
lesser wages for comparable work
may feel sighted, but these men will
gain nothing by letting their feelings
adversely affect their work or the
morale of the department. The new
officers presumably are aware that
they are undertaking heavy RESPONSE
bilities under difficult conditions.
That they will do their level best to
measure up to the tasks assigned
them by Congress and the Commits
sioners goes without saying. They
deserve the Whole-hearted co-opera-
ton and collaboration of their pro-
spective colleagues in the depart
ment and of Congress and the pub
lie as we'll.
Evening star., 1942-07-14
In the Wind, and in the Sun

In the mind, and in the sun,
There is more than sageS knop,
Where the 1OaUy grasses run
Under skies OF indigo;
Where the brol1n dry grasses bend
On the faDn-hued mountain spur,
Canyons dip, and trails ascend,
And the smaH-tDinoed myridds
Dhirr;;
Where the earth hes open Wide
As colored page to trace,
Distance beckons like q bride,
HeaUen greets you face to face!
Though the nronkish Uorld may
shun,
GiDe me hills that burn and blotoi
In tbs ,oi1d, and in the sun,
There Is more than sdoes knotof
STANTON A. COBLENTz.
Evening star., 1942-07-14

ing section to start, and even grant,
ing that the most optimistic produc-
ton figures are met, it is certain that
civilian use of the ersatz product will
be restricted to an absolute mini
mum. But even if production fails
to come up to expectations, an output
that will care for the needs of the
war machine would be a tremendous
accomplishment.
Evening star., 1942-07-14

@. Whom did the three famous Soong
sisters marry?-N. A. J.
A. Fling CKindlness) is Nine. Kung.
wife of Chinas Finance Minister.
Chingling (Gloria) is Nine. Sun, widow
of DR.. Sun Yat-sen, and Mayling
(Beauty) is Nine. Chang Kai-shek.
@. How large are polo ponies?-W.
C. J.
A. They are not of any special size or
breed. Since thoroughbred horses have
been used successfully in polo, these ami
mails are now officially designated as
horses, not ponies.
O. How many stars are there In our
galaxy?-L. M.
A. The number is estimated to be
about 125 900 900 900. At the rate of 125
minute, it would take about 1000 years
of continuous work to count all these
stars.
c. Is it true that the loudness of APP
plause for the British royal family was
measured during the coronation Of King
George VI?-C. H. L.
A. This incident is mentioned by Prof.
Harrison in his book How Things
Work" A scientist equipped with
measuring apparatus found that when
the royal family appeared on the ball
cony Queen Mary received the loudest
applause.
@. What is meant by canon" in ref
erence to the Bible?-A. r. S.
A. Literally the word means rule or
measure. In reference to the Bible it
means those books which are accepted
as inspired.
@. How did Harlem, New York, get
its name?-S. P. r.
A. This section of New York City
which has become predominantly Negro,
was originally an independent village
whose Dutch settlers named 1t for the
town of Harlem in the Netherlands.
@. What is meant by cum laude" in
connection with certain diplomas?-D,
E. G..
A. The phrase is Latin meaning, with
praise" and is used to indicate that the
recipient has done work of higher
grade than usual. Distinguished work
is indicated by the phrases magma cum
laude" with great praise; 'insigne cum
laude" with notable praise; "summa
cum laude" with highest praise.
@. How many sounds are there IN the
English language?-D. F.J
A. There are only A.
O. Which of Mozart's symphonies Ia
the Jupiter? ?-W. H.
A. 1t is the Symphony in c Major
(Koechel No. 55D." Many suggestions
have been made, but no one knows why
the symphony came to be known as the
Jupiter"
c. When did Germans first come to
North America?-C. G. j.
A. The first German to land in the
New World came with Left Ericssons
expedition. His name was Tyrker AL
satan and German Protestants were
among the Huguenots who settled at
Port Royal S. c. in 1862 and there were
several Germans at jamestown in 1907.
A colony OF religious refugees settled at
Germantown, Pa, in 1888.
@. Did Henry James become British
citizen?-O. M. D.
A. He became British citizen in 1915
to show his allegiance to the Allied cause
during the First World War.
@. What is the Ontonagon boulder7-
N. C. H.
A. 1t is a great mass of copper which
originally rested on river bed in Michi-
gan. Known to the Indians, 1t was for
years an object of curiosity to scientists
and travellers. Eventually it was shipped
to Washington and placed In the Smith
sonian Institution.
In The Wind and in the Sun
Evening star., 1942-07-14
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the 1Uriter, although the use OF
a pSeudonym for publication is
permissible. The Star reSerUeS
the right to edit all letters NTH
q Uie1U to condensation.
Evening star., 1942-07-14
Initiation Danger
Prompts Question.

To the Editor of The Star:
With imitation in the offing, what
protective steps should old people take
who are now Just getting by on rainy
day" savings, invested in good stocks and
bonds? w. G. D.
Evening star., 1942-07-14
Fortune TelIing-Any one who can

Fortune Telling--Any one who can
read palms or tea leaves, Judge char
acter from face and features or tell
fortunes from cards is bound to be in
demand at any social gathering. Our
booklet on the subject has complete
directions 1t also includes horoscopes
for every month and many odd and
interesting facts relating to signs.
omens and superstitions of everyday
life 1t will provide endless amuse-
ment at any party. To secure your
copy inclose Is cents in coin wrapped
in this clipping and mail to The Star
Information Bureau.
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Hoskin's Answers
To Questions
Bv Frederic J. Hdskin.

A reader can get the nnsDer TO any
question OF TACT BY mrit,no The Epe-
nino Star Information Bureau. Fred
eric J. Hdskin, director, Washington,
D. C. Please inclose stamp for return
postage.
@. What was the greatest single print
ing Job ever undertaken by the Govern
ment Printing Office?--M. F. A.
A. The biggest single job ever under
taken was the 100000 forms cards
and booklets called for in the recent
sugar-rationing program. 1t called for
almost 10000 900 pounds Of paper,
@ What was the tonnage Of Great
Britain's merchant fleet at the beginning
OF the war?-E. G.. N.
A. According to Lloyd's Register Of
Shipping, Great Britain and Ireland had
a merchant fleet OF 1894 ,158 gross tons
of vessels OF 100 tons and upward in July,
1899.
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teristic trait of the bows of Austronesa.
They use poison on their arrows, like the
people of the Philippines They even
attach this poison in the same wav and
use the same kind of forked heads for
their arrows The war clubs used bv
the Ainu are unknown to Northern
people, but are used by the Austrone-
slams. The Anus probably had these war
clubs IN the remotest antiquity"
Very striking, says DR.. Stenberg, Is
the Ainu snake worship" which also
could have come from only one direc-
ton. They never kill snake. The
image of snake is placed by the fire.
side, in the sacred corner of the house.
where supposedly dwels the spirit of
the divine ancestor. The snake receives
prayers and sacrifices and is consulted
F, on the causes of diseases. The snake is
the most powerful spirit protector of
the shaman, and a shaman is most
powerful if snake supposedly dwells in
his body
This snake reverence DR. Stenberg
says, can be traced back through For
mosa, India and the Philippines. The
same cult of the snake as the spirit of
departed ancestor is found through
much of Austronesia.
He finds the same traces of Austrone-
sian origin in Ainu folklore and in many
ways of life.
The migration of the lost white race
probably was very ancient, he believes.
But there can be little ouestion onu
more OF the general direction of it or
of the fact that they are remnants of
common race from which the present.
day Europeans may have risen as
different branch.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13
Testing
Vegetables
For Ripeness
BY ISABEL FUCKER
Garden Editor. The Detroit Times


SOMEHOW NONE Of the old
timers can explain 10 new
gardeners just how TO tell the
exact stage of edibility OF
vegetables. And one can hardly
expect the large crop OF 1912
gardeners for-the-first-time to
guess what TO pick. when-so
here are a few notes for their
benefit.
The fuSsieSt vegetable about
time Of picking is undoubtedly
Sweetgorn, It's supposed 10 be
ready for the table just after
the silk dries. but after you've
checked this sign II will be well
TO feel the end Of the ear near
est the silk and see If II is well
pumped out, that IS. If the
kernels are reasonably large.
1t is possible 10 open the huSk
a bit. carefully Of course. and
investigate without spelling the
ear.
This isn't a domestic science
column. but take a tip from one
who knoWS-get the water boil
ing before you pick tho corn,
then husk the ears and pop
them right in. because corn de-
teriorates rapidly after picking.
Beans are probably the veget-
able most grown, unless it's to-
matoeS. Anyway never, never
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13
Tinted Hair,
Skin Should
Harmonic
By DONNA GRACE

SILVER THREADS AMONG
THE GOLD" is lovely song but
the woman who sees her own
pretty gold or brunei hair turn
silver finds no romance or beauty
in the change. She will always
think of gray hair as a mark Of
age and she doesn't want to be
consoled either.
While thousands Of young
women do look smart in their
gray hair there are many who
believe this faded hair real
business or social handicap.
We may tell women about the
corresponding change in their
compilations and assure them
this harmony is natural and
adds to their charm. but the girl
or woman who really dislikes
her own gray hair should use
modern methods 10 keep her
young. natural color. This as
we all know means hair dye
Common Practice
There are thousands OF women
and men who dye their hair,
year after year without their
closest friends being aware OF
il. This young looking hair
seems to give them assurance
and poise
Girls who grow old in their
jobs and others who are obliged
10 find positions in their mature
years must compete with youth.
Experience may fit them for
executive positions and they arc
surely more capable than the
young unframed girl. But men
are sometimes more impressed
with youthful faces than other
qualifications.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13

pick beans while the leaves are
wet, because by doing so you
encourage rust pods look brown
In SpotS)
II is better 60 90 over the
vines = time or two with bush
beans and pick only the little
tender beans each time. Don I
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13

let them 60 until they are large
and tough.
If you arc growing pole beans,
you can continue to so over the
vines for a much longer season,
provided you gave them very
long poles 10 climb on. The
lowest beans ripen first and so
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13

10 tell those that arc too small
and in this way you won't waste
them by pulling when too young.
Swiss chard is a beet grown
for It's top instead Of IT'S root.
II is a grand cut-and-come-again
food Take off the outer leaves
OF each clump when they are
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13
Decide Yourself

While there is a vogue FOR
gray hair and a general desire
10 he as natural as possible IN
the use Of all beauty aids. the
girl whose hair Is gray IS the
one 10 decide about II.
She may find II more advsn-
tageous 10 lei her hair alone and
make the most Of this delicate
gray halo. But if she is unhappy
and depressed over the change.
she should dye her hair We
believe she should try II just for
her own satisfaction.
HairdreSSers may call il tint
or a dark touchup but anything
that permanently colorS gray
hair must be dye All makeup
and clothes should be in har-
mony with the color OF the dyed
hair but If the natural hair tone
is matched little change should
be necessary.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13

on up the vine. until finally
you'll need a ladder TO pick
them
BcetS and carrots should be
picked when young and tender.
Feel the size OF the top with
your fingers while the root IS
still i'm the earth. You soon get
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13

about one foot long and repeat
whenever necessary, If you get
too much 10 eat at one time.
pick The leaves anyway and
start a compost heap with them.
Don't let the outer leaves get
large and tough
You know from buying cab
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13

bage in the market not 10 pick
II unless the head is firm.
Size depend largely on how
many plants you have maturing.
You can afford 10 pick when
heads are small II you nave
plenty coming on. More about
vegetables tomorrow.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13
Keep II tip

Those who intend 10 avoid
gray hair by using dye must
realize how important II Is 10
keep up the operation and 10
have the work done SO perfectly
that II VIII not look dyed or
artificial.
The effect will be better il the
natural color IL matched.
Auburn and blond tones arc
pretty but If one has always
had dark hair the new color
will look artificial. We do not
condemn this radical change
provided II pleases the one who
must wear il and she has the
features and skin 10 harmonic
with lighter tones.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13
Frequent Touehups

Hair may grow about one
quarter inch every month, this
varies with each individual but
this new growth must be
touched up before IL shows in
contrast 10 the dyed hair
II is only this new growth
that needs attention but the dye
will have 20 be blended in with
the hair that has been dyed so
there will be no line Of joining.
A brush or pad OF gauze is used
for the blending.
Operators wear rubber gloves
for this work and their trained
fngertips do most Of the blend
inc.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-24
Entertain at Parties

Mr.. and Mrs. Jimmie Hunt enter
tanned their friends and students
Monday at two parties. Twenty
five children were visited by Santa
Claus at the Christmas-decorated
Hunt studio from 4;30 to 7. Gifts
were distributed and refreshments
served. From 3 TO IL adult students
and friends gathered with the
Hunts and exchanged novelty gifts.
which we're demonstrated upon be-
ing received, and the group enjoyed
dancing. Mr.. Hunt tap-dsneed for
entertainment. Cookies and punch
were served.