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Evening star., 1942-05-25
Sees Democracy ~ Result
OF Wartime Cooperation Of Races.

To the Editor Of The Star:
Much praise has been given teachers
and volunteer workers in the rationing
and selective service national wartime
projects. Another high light was the
frictionless behavior of all classes of
registrants. With few exceptions the
work of the registrars was made easier
by the willingness Of the great majority
of men and women to be patient and to
respond in the letter and spirit Of the
regulations.
The several registrations indicate that
unity among Americans slowly but surely
is becoming fact. Attempts to cleave
to racial lines and many traditions
were noticeably absent. White and
colored. Jew and gentle, rich and poor
took their turns In lines ct schools for
Evening star., 1942-05-25

Q. In what States is hemp grown3-
N. w.
A. Hemp is grown in Kentucky, Wis
consin, Minnesota and Illinois. As early
as ITS hemp was produced in Kentucky
for making homespun clothes, rope.
twine and sacking. The rigging and
cables Of Perry's feet on Lake Erie in
1912 were made from Kentucky hemp,
as was the rope Of New England ship
builders used for tackle on the Yankee
clippers.
@. When did the United States Gov
ernment begin its fiscal year on July
1?-U. S. r.
A. The Act of August 26, 1912, provided
that on and after July l, 1843, the fiscal
year of the Treasury commence on the
first day Of July each year. The funda-
mental reason for the change was this:
With Congress convening in December,
as 1t formerly did, 1t was not possible
for the Treasury to submit complete re-
ports of the receipts and expenditures
of the Government for the calendar year
IN progress.
@. What is the origin Of the Shield Of
David?-E. P. H.
A. The Magen David consists Of a
hexagram formed by the combination of
two tr1angles. 1t may be an accidental
conventionaizing of the ancient He
braic signature of King David.
@. What is a "bravura"?-P. G. A.
A. 1t is f1orid or brilliant passage In
music which calls for technical dexterity
and skill.
@. In what campaign was the slogan,
Let Us Have Peace" used?-K. N.
A. 1t was the keynote of Grants cam
paign Of 1868. He had used the phrase
in his letter Of May 40, accepting the
Republican nomination for President, in
an endeavor to calm feelings excited by
the Civil War.
@. What is the size and capacity Of
the stomach?-G. L. L.
A. The Public Health Service says that
the capacity of the stomach depends
upon the size Of the person and varies
from to 5 pints. Fully distended the
human stomach is about the size of a
football. Empty, 1t shrivels to about
finger size.
@. When did the Last Island disaster
occur?-P. r.
A. Last Island, in the Gulf Of Mexico,
was devasted by tropical hurricane on
Sunday. August 10, 1856. 1t had been q
favorite summer resort Of Louisiana FAM
lilies and more than 100 persons perished.
@. Who founded the knights Of Co.
lumbus?-T r. P.
A. The Knights Of Columbus was
founded in 1882 by the Rev. Michael J.
McGivney and nine Pensioners Of St.
Mary's Roman Catholic Church, New
Haven, Conn. 1t is for Catholic laymen.
@. Is there fish called the Garibaldi?7 =
ID. A. H.
A. The Garibaldi is fish most fire.
quently seen through the famous glass
bottom boats at Catalina Island. 1t is
nearly foot long and when full grown
is bright scarlet. 1t is abundant in the
coral reefs of the tropics.
Evening star., 1942-05-25

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Evening star., 1942-05-25
Urges Peace Between Leaders
In Interest Of Nation.

TO the Editor Of the Star:
For the sake of continued national
unity, It Is to be hoped that the flareup
between Mayor LaGuardia Of New York
City and Director Lands Of the o. G. d.
will not lead to bad feeling. Friends Of
each should lend their influence to bring
about . spirit Of fellowship between
than. FREDERIC FROST.
Evening star., 1942-05-25
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the 10riter, although the use of
q pseudonym for publication is
permissible. The Star reSerues
the right to edit all letters ,Dith
q DietD to condensation.
Evening star., 1942-05-25

and colored teachers and volunteers.
II this war lasts long enough many Of
the misunderstanding based upon old
and unwarranted attitudes towards peo-
pie of different races will disappear.
Then will we be truly a democratic
Nation. E. B. HENDERSON.
Evening star., 1942-05-25

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication Of all news dispatches
credited to 1t 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., 1942-05-25
Member Of the Associated Press

Entered as second-class matter post ofict
WASHINGTON, D, c.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19
How Tax Hits
Auto DRIVING
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and the salaries paid its owl
workers.
Likewise, the farmar ToRc
simply add the higher gastax t.
the price of his products-and tn,
public and the government woult
pay him.
As 10 the effect on state rev
enues, Kennedy drew this picture
1T goes without saying that
the revenues from state gasoline
and motor-vehicle taxes are GER
tain TO he drssticslly reduced
because of the tire and sutomo-
tive rationing program. The eff
feet upon the individual state
will be largely dependent upon
the particular financial struc-
ture of the state and Its sub
divisions.
But IL is certain that the re-
duction in gasoline consumption
which must come from the ra-
tioning program will cause
very serious financial crisis In
most states and will be very
nearly disastrous In some states.
THE states and the state
highway departments are today
tremendously apprehensive over
the effect upon their financial
structure of decreased gasoline
consumption and they, therefore,
are afraid of the effects of an
additional federal tax upon gaso-
line which may In any degree
further reduce gasoline con-
sumption and thus further re-
duce the tax revenues which the
states use not only to run their
highway departments but also to
perform vast and unrelated func-
tons of government.
IF the reduction In state gaso-
line tax revenues eliminates all
new highway construction, the
result will be serious in those
states which, because of their
strategic location, are being
called upon by the federal gov
eminent to contribute toward
the construction cost Of strate-
gic and tactical roads needed
for the prosecution Of the war.
But n the reduction In reve-
nues goes further, and there not
only IL insufficient money tn
enter into new construction, but
insufficient cash to carry the
other burdens imposed upon the
funds resulting from motor
vehicle taxes. then the whole
financial stability Of our states
and municipalities will be imme-
distely and seriously threat
ened."
II will he another three or four
weeks before the action Of the
on this and other tax
now under study is
known.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19
Soldier, Held
For Auto Theft

A soldier who identified himself
as a Selfridge Field private, and
a 16-year-old boy were arrested
Saturday for the theft of an auto
mobile and SIT in cash from Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Hodgson, OF 84s
Iroquois avenue.
Hodgson told police a prowler
had obtained the money and the
automobile keys from the purse of
his wife. Winifred, had left in the
dining room of their home. Both
the soldier and his youthful COM
panion were arrested soon after
they wrecked the car on West
jefferson at Leroy avenue, in
River Rouge.
The soldier, Pvt. Henry Vigent,
21. told River Rouge police he
had been invited to go for a ride
with a friend, did not know the
car was stolen and had no part in
the robbery. He Is held for in
pestigation.
Held for juvenile authorities, the
16-year-old boy admitted the car
theft and the robbery. claiming
that Private Vigent was with him
when he broke into the Hodgson
home. He was arrested by Fort.
Green police in his attempted
escape from the wrecked car.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19
Roosevelt to Air
Initiation Speech

WASHINGTON, April 1s (INS)
Congressional leaders today re-
vealed that President Roosevelt
will make a radio speech to the
nation probably a week from
Monday-outlinirg his long studied
plans 10 combat initiation.
Because of the Presidents plans
to address the people, White House
en1issaries are reported to have
asked Senate leaders TO delay con-
sideration of labor legislation
fearing action on the controversial
issue will precipltate bitter battle
and Interfere with MIR Roosevelt's
program to attack the initiation
problem.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19
Stdgger Hours
AT Naval Plant

( First step in the plan to stagger
hours in Detroit factories
will be\taken Monday when a new
SCHEDULED goes into effect at the
Naval Ordnance Plant.
Half of the men on the usual
9 a. m. shift will report an hour
earlier. while the balance will
start at the customary time.
The plan will be adopted even
tually in all major industries IN an
effort 10 relieve morning and eve
ming pressure on DSR equipment,
thus conserving tires and gasoline.
Chief advocate Of the scheme,
Fred A. Nolan. general manager
of the DSR. reported TO Mayor
Jeffries that less equipment will
be required.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19
Dentists Wife Asks
AIimony for Teeth

A dental expense of $3.50 a
week was listed by Mrs. Josephine
Romine, 35. in her alimony suit
Saturday against her husband
dentist. DR.. K. Romle Romine Of
the Eaton Tower.
Judge Harry B. Keidsn pruned
the fees, along with other items,
to bring the monthly payments TO
$50 a month against her re-
quested $500. Doctor Romine has
filed suit for divorce. charging
cruelty.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19
.GM's Bond Drive
Near Goal in 7 Days
Photo by Times stan Photograph.

General Motors campaign for
employe-wide participation in war
bond purchases achieved 65 per
cent of its goal in the first two
days. corporation officials an
nounced Saturday.
a progress report also disclosed
that nine of 90 plants employing
100000 persons had already OBJ
tanned 100 per cent sale. Included
were the Saginaw steering gear
division and fleet sales.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19
Tough ON Cuff
You Can Have II on Pants
for Only $4,000

The particular customer can add
cuffs TO his trousers after he takes
his new suit from the store-but
if he does he is liable TO $4,000
fine and a year in prison, a Retail
Association bulletin
warned Saturday.
The bulletin, designed to clarity
the trouser cuff situation, stated:
at IL made clear that under
the (price administrator order
no one, consumer or retailer. il
permitted TO finish trousers with
cuffs or cause any one else to
finish them for him."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19

TOXIC. April Is Japanese
broadcast recorded by United Press
in New York).-Japanese troops
landed Thursday on Seberut Island
in the Indian Ocean. south of SUI
matra. and yesterday effected a
landing on Mas Island in the same
area, dispatch to the newspaper
Nichi Nichi said today. The land
ings were said to have been carried
out without bloodshed."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19
Better Start Soon

II he IS able TO 80 at all. he
should have been on his way long
before tins. He has been throwing
everything he has handy IN the
way Of bombing at Malta. and if
re can obliterate that obstacle. he
can push whatever supplies Of men
and material hc has across the
-traiie INTO General RomnleTs
inert right arm
But he and everybody else
knows the clock Is running out
there.
There IS more excuse for has
failure 10 develop the long adver-
Used spring offensive in Russia.
1ndWS have started IN the north
now. No one can move much
around that front for a few weeks.
The weather has not been good
IN the South either, so he can
blame his Sluggishness on the
weather there also.
But If he has anything he had
better show II soon. else he will
confess by inactivity that our
fondest hopes are correct.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19
Finest Of Writer'S

He did not try TO make friends
in his work. He Just put his views
out there every day, speaking his
pieces as If to say:
II don't want any one To mis-
understand me and to hell with
YOU II YOU don't like 1t. This Is
what I think"
But this was not what made
Johnson interesting and important
TO me thought he was a great
technicisn He was a swell writer
the best in the business. He had
the imaginative turn of mind
which erasped words and lined
them Up INTO phrsses with barbs
on them He got into you
And when YOU look INTO him
that way. you will find a great
spirit, out of which he always
spoke. It was the spirit Of A SOL
der, q tough-talklng guy who told
II with the pointedness of a top
sergeant.
He was a poor administrator, an
impractical executive, a blunder-
ing polltlco, belhgerent and gall
liant spirit and truly great writer.
] don't care what he stood for, he
stood there. openly. challenClnCly.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19
Greek Relief Ship Safe

NEW YORK, April IS OUPl-
The Stella, with a cargo of flour
and medical supplies for the Greek
population, arrived at Piraeus on
April is. the Greek War Relief
Association announced today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19
Gen. Johnson's Passing

There was some talk about Gem
eral Macarthur coming back here
for a meeting with the Pacific
war council 1t would have been
a sensational visit, but they de-
layed II temporarily.
The newspaper in which General
JohnSon's column is published in
Washington did not consider his
death of sufficient interest to place
IT on the front page.
Thus passes quietly from the
national debate. which is the es-
sence of democracy, voice which
was sometimes shrlll. sometimes
too harsh for many people, but al
ways forceful picturesque, honest.
l guess that was what he was
after. | did not know him except
as reader, but you get 10 think
YOU know people rather intimately
from their writings. Writers put
themselves out on paper.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19
Z Of Freighter's
Crew Seized in
Espionage Net
Sailor Admits He Took
Is Pictures Of Gibraltar.
Some From Port Hole

NEW YORK, April 1s (rNS).-
Two crew members of a Swiss
freighter which locked in Brook
Ign last night were seized by fed
eral agents and charged with
espionage, including the photo
graphing of Gibraltar fortifica-
tons. P. f. Foxworth, agent in
charge of the New York FBI
office. announced today.
Foxworth made the announce
ment several hours after he re-
vealed the arrest, in a series of
spot search" raids in the areas
about Fort Slocum and Fort
Schuyler, of some of the most po-
tentially dangerous aliens yet
taken into custody.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19
Stom a oh Ulcer
DISTRESS

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lisvs from the start. Without tisid liauid
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nation ss 80 Eusrsntesd trial ehsr. Wits
petfoi, Ven Co. $40 David StoH Bids
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19
Italians Hire Him

The Crewfnen, who were ar
arraigned in Brooklyn Federal
Court under the Espionage Act
and who face execution il con-
victed. were Rudolph Garvin Kel-
Ter, Is, born in Ceylon, and Her.
man Peter Stahlder, SO, of Swiss
descent.
Foxworth said that Keller ad-
mitted that while in Genoa in 1871
the Italian-secret police ap-
preached him, gave him a map OF
Gibraltar and asked him 10 get
information for which he would be
paid.
Sixteen photographs he took OF
the British fortress while his ship
visited there were found in his
possession. according 10 Foxworth.
They not only showed fortifica-
tons but warships at anchor.
Signed as Greaser
Stahlder, who claimed that he.
had been in German concentra
ton camp. signed as a greaser or.
the freighter and admitted. ac-
Icording 10 Foxworth, of working
for Keller.
Foxworth revealed that army
and navy intelligence men, local
police and FBI agents closed in on
81 homes around the New Rochelle
area last night and seized nine
enemy aliens 49, five German and
four Italian.
Among them was veteran
Italian aviator who served in the
Italian air corps between 1927 and
1884 and saw service under Mus
solini in the African campaign.
In his possession was found
photograph album containing pic
lures of airports and air bases
throughout the United States.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19
Nems behind the Nems:
Nazi Drive Into Libya
Merely a Small Foray

type machines turned out 10 be a
small thrust
4 fcw lccab advances we're
made bat there IS some reason TO
behe,c ho moreNthsn a regiment
va involved I'M any Of the skirm-
lsne- so large amount NJ tanks
too part ON either side Thus
The expected great drive 70 Alex
anira turned out 10 he a foray.
That raises tbe question what
IS Hitler waiting for Sand
storms have already started in
that area He has only a few
weeks left before the heat viii
keen hls army prone.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19
said.
Reodjust Lines

The Chinese announced that
they have readjusted their hard
pressed lines IN preparation for
striking back at the advancing
japanese columns.
At the eastern anchor of the
Burma line, British Imperials were
destroying the remnants of the
rich Yenangyaung oil fields despite
desperate enemy attempts TO move
in before the "scorched earth
policy could be put into effect.
A British communique said
small groups of japanese managed
to infiltrate through the defense
lines and establish a road block al
the Pinchaung crossing on the
road
but they were unable 10 interfere
with the destruction of more than
5000 oil wells.
"Our armored forces attacked
from the north to clear this
road block" the bulletin said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19
Killers Inactivity
Laid to Weather
North and South
Nv PAU NtALLoN
n!s,rh-i,4 hy Ring Fssiersr Syr' Ire
EsproaueticH in whole o- ir Tse
EIrL.tLN n-.n-.--rL.

WASHINGTON, ApfA Is The
Nazi drive IN Llbya which threw
cons iderable terror INTO the lno-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19
.Rdngojon Docks
.PuIverized by
Forts
U. S. Planes Dive
Through Heavy Fire,
All Return SafeIy
BY G. ID. KARKARE
a News Service stan Correspondent

NEW DELHI. April 1s.-India-
based United States Flying Fort
resses have bombed Japanese-held
Rangoon for a second time to
weaken the rear of enemy forces
continuing their Burma offensive
Driving through a curtain OF
anti-aircraft fire, the big bombers
pulverized docks and harbor in.
Thursday night and
returned to their base without
damage or casualties, United
States Air Force headquarters
announced today.
(The raid was confirmed in
Washington)
To the north, meanwhile, Chi
nese troops continued to fight of
heavy japanese attacks along the
Mandalay Railway, inflicting Sc
we're casualties on the invaders
"amid extreme difficulties"
Iron1n1tinidile Said
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19

CDEE A LITTLE BOOK WHICH
ukG S NJ EDS LIGHT ON
Evening star., 1942-03-13
BEAUTY SALON.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE.

Lease or s-bleaSa modern store sLitable
any bus al bus terminal. 3713 y. Hanp.
ave. GE. 2122. -
Evening star., 1942-03-13

ACCOUNTANT, TAX EXPERT books ST.
up TO conform with tax laws audits. kept
part-time lfsis tax reports. WA. 6400.
BOY, whit white; i713 years; ambitious; attend;
minded, Box 2S7-R. Star.
BOY, colortd. wants job, driver, bellboy or
waiter; experienced reference. Call TR.
BUSINESS AIDE. books started. kept and
audited; al tax reports; typing service;
part-tlme basis; reasonable. Box 46l- Il,
Star. 1S'
CAPABLE, experienced man as assistant to
draft exempt; refs. Box 474-L. Star.
FARMER, married. as extra hand: willing:
ai7.rs ~ AFRAID s,s1 of hard work, Write :. Box
Nan Nan young tyD.st,elsFk si as dssiTss eveRns
MAN; !. y: Whit White. e: married, graft exempt.
saRs9 wosh pe4s x'h rayo4 aS Mech
club; exp man, understands bus. thorough
ly Of any type rest. ETC.; ref. married
man DU. 23os. Is.
RESTAURANT NANAGER-Youns. mar
pRases % Win consder seda fenGfan OF
kitchen concession. night club. Box 262-R.
Star l5'
SALESMAN. mems and boys furnishing;
1 years experience. DuElNR ana StIIlIH.
age 20 now employed. do not want Just
Job. want something with a future. Box
45lL Star.
SUPERINTENDENT. apartment or rooming
house. part or full time. can do necessary
repairs. years OF experience. Box 275-R,
Star 10
WINDOWS $-LEAN0D by expert: Is cents
each and UP. Mays. Hillside 07s9. 13.
U. GRADUATE desires work,
knows 7 languages. Phone
NO. 7O56.
Evening star., 1942-03-13
HELP WOMEN.
BOOKKEEPER.

Mr. I saan S s7e7 eis5snss fos
WOODWARD & LOTHROP
desires the services of calcu-
.lating machine and comp
toneter operators. Apply en-
ployment Office, 9th floor.
BOOKKEEPING MACHINE
OPERATORS.
Openings for thoroughly
experiences accounts receiv-
able machine operators, per-
manent positions, good salary.
RALEIGH HABERDASHER,
Personnel Office, Room 2O3,
1920 F st. NV.
SALESWOMAN TO TAKE
CHARGE OF BLOUSE,
SPORTSWEAR AND ACCES-
sorry DEPT; MUST BE EX-
PERIENCED. APPLY RIZIK
BROS, ITO CONN. AVE.
TYPIST-CLERK, capable
handling busy phone, ability
handle responsibility; steady
position; S23 week start;
prompt advancement good
opportunity willing worker.
Box 251-R. Star.
ONE OF Washington's finest
cafeterias has need for sew:
eral young ladies for floor and
counter work, desirable sur
roundingS, no experience
necessary, but really must
want to work. Salary to start,
SIT Wk. and meals. Excellent
opportunity for advancement.
Call Wisconsin 1890 for an
appointment.
EVENING WORK from 4-o
pm. and on Saturday, no
Sunday. Work as floor girl or
counter girl in downtown
cafeteria with excellent en-
vironment. No experience
necessary. but must want to
work. Good salary to start
and meals. Georgia 1874 for
an appointment.
WOODWARD & LOTHROP
desires the services of Junior
girls, ages 16 and II, with
high school training, for full
time employment. Apply en-
ployment Office, 9th floor.
Evening star., 1942-03-13

TAILOR, first-class, top sal
ary paid. Apply 2ll5 c st.
NV, 3rd floor.
Evening star., 1942-03-13

BEAMS-A large stock OF I-beams in vav-
Gus sizes and lengths from several large
wrecking jobs. Also reinforcing iron.
ACE WRECKING COMPANY,
So F St SW. RE. s43o.
BEAUTY PARLOR EQUIPMENT. complete
shop; permanent waving machine and 4
dryers Lincoln 9012.
Evening star., 1942-03-13
HELP MEN.
(Continued.)

for one Of Washington's finest
restaurants; must be experienced In every
department; please state background in de-
tail; salary expected. etc. Reply box 414-
L, Star
Evening star., 1942-03-13

IMMEDIATE DELIVERY
New 1912 models in factory crates
at lowest prevailing prices. Buy
now and save. Cash or terms.
WARD RADIO g. APPLIANCES,
S535 GEORGIA AVE. SH 2299.