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Vacant Lots for Sole

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rents $50 Buy ~ s. 500 800. 1929
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Female Help Wanted

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-09

Times routes Good profits no interference
with school Work chance 20 DO your
part for your country IN Us national emer-
gency by carrying newspapers ana becoming
a United states Defense Agent 20 sell
defense stamps IN your neighhorhuod Call
or write Home Delivery Dept Detroit
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Real Estate to Exchange

LOOK Birmingham Css 600 restrictionD,
q2Xit0, will trade good acreage. Clifford
1854
MN HOMES for-1fti- Royal Oak section.
GF.HRING 100 r.. Firth. Royal Oak 6010.
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Only 500 DOWN!

COLoREp- y OF BLVD Mr. WpW D
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2i-HOUR Service Sale. trade East side
property Pettine. 6JS6 Gratiot. PL. 1890.
COLORED-FOR QUICK SALE CALL
Cannon Brothers, 1850 sherman, FL 0i40.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-09

CALL Trinity iggl FOR reliable eiectii-
can. qnck service. repairs ana fpstaIa
lions.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-09
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painting reasonable prices prompt srI}.
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Suburban Real Estate for Sale
Business Property for Sale

VACANT. improved Bloomfield prop. Ray
moud shock. 533 Dime Blk Bldg RA. AS
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-09
Resorts for Sale

GROUND and 2nd floor suitable for sales
service or mfg-Also- experimental Funsp
appr 2 600 n Heated Low RENT.
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Evening star., 1942-01-09

it has not been possible, as far as
newspapermen know, to send any
kind Of assistance to the Ameri-
can-Filipino garrison in Luzon.
The japanese have overwhelming
forces and continue to pour in
reinforcements undisturbed. AS
far as is known here the Fleet in
the South Pacific is intact, but
compelled to remain inactive be-
cause Of the lack of air support.
Whether reiniorcements are on
the way and whether they will be
able to relieve the situation is a
military secret known only to
those responsible for the conduct
of the war. But neither the Navy
nor the War Departments can
give out at this time more than
routine communiques, because
there is no other news available
To talk about the future in
realistic manner is difficult be-
cause plans for concrete opera
tions cannot be revealed. If such
plans are still in the distant fu-
ture, there is no point in raising
futile hopes and still more futile
optimism.
The unoficial statement which
is repeated often that there will
be bad news and more knocks be-
fore we can hear good news seems
to represent the actual state Of
affairs these days.
Evening star., 1942-01-09

souls, With q great 1uture 1or our
children's children.
What he demands Is the
total mobilization OF the labor,
resources, savings, credit. will
power and brains. Of the Nation,
for an effort extending to every
field, assembly line, craft. bar
racks, laboratory, household.
What he asks demands that We
think, work and act at every
moment in the full consciousness
that In our hands rests the fate
Of the United States of America
and of the whole of western
civilization.
What this means is not vet
clear In the consciousness of the
people. What it means can
hardly be imagined. It means a
complete change in every one OF
our lives. 1t means that things
that We take for granted, as
ordinary necessities, will become,
very soon, unobtainable luxuries.
There is not a single material
thing of life that does not con-
tain something that must be
diverted for defense-soap, for
instance. which contains fats OF
which there will be a shortage.
We nornlxlly consume so per cent
of the worlds soap, and even the
poorest regards soap as a trifle.
But 1t is not.
Must Salvage Waste.
The situation in the Far East
will deprive US of many essential.
raw materials. The people Of this
country do not realize how great
is our industrial dependence upon
the Far East. We shall have to
salvage and reconvert every sort
of waste. And America is notori-
ously the most wasteful nation on
earth. dominated for a genera
ton by an economic theory OF
prosperity through rapid obso-
lescense. Our thinking is condi-
toned to the garbage can and the
wastebasket.
Our work mentality is tuned to
the idea that efficiency consists
of the smallest amount of work
for the largest material rewards.
Now efficiency must mean the
most prodigious effort largely as
free gift to America and the
worlds besieged.
Can a nation change its in
grained habits? viii it love de-
mocracy as deeply in adversely as
in prosperity? That is our test.
The test is whether we shall re-
discover America and American
democracy or lose 1t. Nothing
less.
And no one yet knows the an
swer. "Fondly do we hope.
fervently do we pray" But no
one knows the answer.
Must Save Ourselves.
It is not written in the stars
that we shall win this war.
Nothing will save us but our
selves.
What the President proposes is
Evening star., 1942-01-09

the total to $4,000 900 from 10 to e4,
inclusive, there is no real difference
OF opinion concerning the excel
lence Of the Job being done by the
officials who administer the eX-
tremely vital Selective Service Act.
It is extraordinary that in so vast an
undertaking, affecting so huge part
of the population, there should be so
little apprehension and such general
satisfaction.
Already a million men have been
drafted into the Army as result OF
the first registration. AS a result OF
the amended act, 1t is likely from
five to six million more will be draft
ed. In the first registration. eXemp-
tions and deferments were made
upon a very liberal basis. In the
coming registration and reclasslflca-
ton the policy as to dependents Will
be much stricter The need for men
means that many who were put In
the deferred class will be taken out
of that class. As the need grows.
the deferment policies will tighten
and the exemptions become fewer.
stricter Rulings Ahead.
Every man subject to the draft
knows this. And yet, both resistance
and resentment are negligible. A re-
cent poll showed that more than
81 per cent Of the people are salts
ned with the manner in which the
act is being administered. This
largely is due to public conviction
that the whole thing is being COM
petently and impartially operated.
The basic idea back Of those in
charge Of the Selective Service Board
is to get the men needed for the
armed forces with minimum Of dis
location to the agricultural, indus
trial, social and commercial life OF
the Nation. That was why when
only a million men were needed the
most liberal Interpretation OF the
deferment provisions was made. And
that is why, when millions more are
needed. the Interpretation will be
much more strict.
OF course, the real reason for the
smooth functioning Of the Selective
Setfice Act and the public conf
dence In is fairness is that it is one
agency in which the experience Of
the past has been fully utilized in
stead Of being disregarded. Not only
is the present system based on that
evolved in the last war but it has
been extended and improved In
1925 the selective service division
was set up by the Secretaries Of War
and Navy. For years the most in
telligent and painstaking research
Evening star., 1942-01-09
Two Probes Instituted
In Takoma 11-FamiIy Fire

Two separate investigations have
been started by oficials Of Takoma
Park, Nd, following q fire Tuesday
in a frame structure housing II
families in the rear Of the 900 block
of Carroll avenue
Roy P. Frye, building inspector.
said he would make a thorough ex-
animation of the burned structure.
Fire Marshal Herald Hirst, who
played a leading part In the rescue
work at the fire, also will make an
investigation.
Joseph Martin. president Of the
Takoma Fire Department and .
member of the Town Council, said
his department would recommend
that the remaining portion Of tho
building be condemned.
Following the death by fire sew
eral months ago of the young
daughter of one of the families
routed out by the flames Tuesday !
was assured that it was to be va
Gated, but this was never DONE" said
Mr.. Martin. The structure is no
longer habitable. as the roof and
interior were completely burned and
the rafters are In . dangerous con-
ditiou."
Evening star., 1942-01-09
Montgomery Police Unit
Elects Serqt. Jones

Sergt. Guy L. Jones was elected
president Of the Montgomery Coun-
ty (Md.) Police Association at a
meeting at the Bethesda County
Building.
Others named were: Sergt. James
McAuliffe, first vice president:
Policeman Ira K. Hover. second
vice president; Corpl Charles
Barnes, third vice president; Corpl.
Gassaway Linthicum, fourth vice
president; Police Clerk Kelly Nc
Gee, secretary, and 1t. D. L. Snyder,
treasurer.
Sergt. J. B. Nolte, Policemen j.
b. Day. Marion Dayho6, E. l..
Thompson, and Police Clerk Law
renee Best were elected to the Board
q Trustees.
Evening star., 1942-01-09

ar age n C y
which functions
effectively, em-
ciently. without
friction, without
confusion an d
almost without
complaint.
As they pre-
pare to register
next m on t h,
som 1900, 900
men from 20 to
a, and eventual
ly to extend this
Evening star., 1942-01-09
This Changing World
Nozis Seen Waiting to Time Offensive
With q Spectacular Jop Victory

has suffered such severe blows
from the Russians that he Is not
in position to take the offensive
which was expected to start some
time this month.
Others, less optimistic, believe
the German dictator is watching
developments in the Far East and
his offensive will be synchronized
with some spectacular achieve
ments Of his yellow allies. The
latter theory appears more plaus-
ible to those who look at the sit
uation without too much wishful
thinking.
In such quarters dramatic de-
velopments are expected before
spring. We may possibly take
the initiative in some sectors of
this worldwide war, but in view
OF the fact that We are not yet
fully prepared to strike effective
heavy blows at the enemy, 1t is
feared that in forthcoming major
operations We shall be compelled
to do the best we can on the
defensive.
Cheerful News Scarce.
There is a general complaint on
the part of newspapermen in
Washington regarding the scarcity
of war news from official Ameri-
can sources. The fact is there is
not much to say which might
cheer the country. In the Philip
pines, We are putting up gallant
fight and our men, from buck pri-
vate to commander in chief, are
writing history with their blood.
Details are not available because
Gen. Douglas Macarthur is fight
ing with his back to the wall and
in recent days has sent available
news in terse messages.
A month has passed since the
stealthy Japanese attack on our
Pacific bases. During that time
Evening star., 1942-01-09
The Great Game of Politics
Efficient Administration Of SeIective Service
Called Something to Be Proud Of"

was done to perfect the best pos
sible plan.
When, in 1910, the Selective serv-
ice Act was passed, creating an
autonomous board responsible only
to the President, 1t found the ad-
ministration fully prepared. In this
case no one could charge q lack of
administration foresight. In this
case the administration was ready
with the law, with the organization
and with the men. In this case the
drafting is being done even better
than it was in 1917, though 4 very
good job was done them. But the
unavoidable mistakes made by those
who were then the pioneers will not
be repeated this time. Every sound
feature Of the 1917 operation has
been retained: only the unessential
or unsound have been discarded.
The result is something to be
proud Of. In Gen. Lewis B. Hershey
the President picked exactly the
right man to head the board. The
administrative personnel under him
are officers who have been trained
in selective-service details for years.
There are no bungling amateurs in
the organization. The machine is
complete, compact, beautifully con-
structed. 1t runs like q watch and
is as carefully observed. There have
been almost no cases OF corruption
among the many thousands Of local
boards and extremely few miscar-
riages Of Justice. The wisdom Of the
selective-service administration Is
attested by the extent to which it
goes to guard against both these
things. In no other way could it
better justify the public confidence
so essential to its success and with
out which our whole war effort
would be weakened.
Nothing Secretive.
There are two thing about the
procedure which especially contrib
ute to popular satisfaction with it.
One is the ease with which an ap-
peal can be taken from the local
draft board. In every district Of
$4,000 reeistrants there is a conven-
iently located, easily accessible ap-
peal board. Any man who feels that
he has not been given fair hearing,
full consideration or just treatment
by his local board can appeal with
out trouble. expense or waste Of time.
The appeal is as quickly decided as
it is easily taken. The other thing
is the fact that there is nothing
secret about the selective service.
The records of the local boards are
open. Full publicity is courted. The
facts are available not only to news
paper reporters but to any one else,
even If he has not better excuse than
sheer curiosity.
In other words, the board goes the
limit to make it impossible for any
man to have just grievance. The
machinery Is so geared that no one
can be ".railroaded" or denied
chance for a full hearing, or treated
differently from others in his classi-
Acatiop and circumstances The
combination Of easy appeal and full
publicity is the best guarantee
against partiality, politics and in
justice. This elevated conception
Of the job and the spirit in which
it is being done is a tribute to the
breadth and understanding Of those
in charge. 1t is a great Giece Of
national luck to have it in such
hands.
(Copyrisht, 1942)
Evening star., 1942-01-09
By CONSTANTINE BROWN.

BY CONSTANTINE BROWN.
The excellent news from the
Russian front which indicates
that the Russians have taken full
advantage of the planes and
tanks we have sent them in the
last few months is overshadowed
by the bad news from the South
Pacific.
Whether we shall rejoice over
Russian victories or grieve over
the steady advances Of the Japa-
nese in Malaga and the Philip
pines depends on whether We
consider the coat closer to the
skin than the shirt. Russia is
far away.
If the theory held in some
Washington quarters is correct.
namely, that Germany is our
principal foe and the victories OF
the Japs are only temporary,
Evening star., 1942-01-09
Indian Ocean an Objective.

Opinion about American STRAIT
egy in the early stages Of the war
is divided. Military men are in
clined to believe that once the
Japanese establish themselves in
the South Pacific it will be a
hard task to dislodge them, for
they will have gained control
not only Of important military
bases but also Of valuable raw
materials.
With these two assets they will
be able to help Hitler and his
European gang. especially If they
gain access to the Indian Ocean,
that Is to say, India and the Per-
sian Gulf.
Naval and military men are
convinced that Japan will not let
down after her principal military
objective has been attained.
Should Singapore be conquered
and the fate Of Java and Sum-
atra depends entirely on Singa-
pore-it will be difficult for Allied
naval and air forces to prevent
the Japanese from operating in
the Indian Ocean.
The closest base for Allied
operations would be Australia
some 1000 miles from Singapore
or Colombo, Ceylon, a good.
but hardly adequate, base in the
Indian Ocean. 1t is likely that
when production Of planes and
warships in this country has
reached its peak such operations
will be possible, regardless Of dis
tance. But this means thinking
in long-range terms while our
enemies are acting Immediately.
The relative quiet which still
prevails In the Mediterranean is
described by optimists as an in
dication that Hitler's strength
Evening star., 1942-01-09
On the Record
War Can't Be Won With Authority Checking
And BoIoncine Itself Into Choos

possible. IL Is l0thlnS more tnan
that. But it Is aot possible unless
there is 4 radital reconsideration
of the present organization and
administration Mr.. WILKES re-
mark to this effect following the
Presidents speech was 4 loyal
warning.
The problem is one OF author
ity and co-oIeraEon; OF COM
plete, centersd responsibility,
plus the wicest decentraliza-
ton Of administration; the crea-
ton Of an espit de corps Of the
whole Nation, Ind its creation in
freedom.
The failure VI democratic gov
ernments to adequately UNDER
stand that authority Is not In
compatible witt democracy Is one
reason for the demise Of democ-
racieS.
Need CentrE Responsibility.
The production program can
not be realized unless the Presi-
dent makes on. man, 4 man who
combines terrific drive with
great tact ane patriotism, COM
pletely respon;ible for this pro-
gram, with 4 pace in q small war
cabinet and authority over even
Army and Nav purchases.
We cannot win q war Of the
dimensions Of this one with au-
thority checking and balancing
itself into chsos. Neither can it
be won from Washington alone.
Authority mutt devolute itself to
the farthest oeripheries OF the
Nation and low democracy to
function-the heroic effort Of
every voluntary group. If the
state goes or trying to absorb
into itself every energy Of life,
we shall be ca light in a dead ma
chine and strsngled In paper.
The Nazis know this. They are
deSpotic to tn" core OF their pur-
pose, but understanding the ma
ture of total var, Of which they
and the japanese are the au-
thors, they Lave developed. IN
the mechanics and economics Of
war, y far g1eater decentraliza-
ton and fiuiiity than the bu-
reaucratic de,nocracies.
Must Not Dsmobiliss Thinking.
Under the first shock Of the At
tack upon us there is a natural
tendency of al to trust the Gov
ernment" an6 any criticism risks
appearing as disloyalty. But the
very passion tnat We have for our
country and me greatness Of our
cause demand that We do not
demobilize Thinking. A submis-
sive America can be regimented,
but not libe,ated into creative
action.
The Nation must consider how
to win this var, and that con-
sideration viii call into question
rigidities, intmciencies, lack Of
authority will responsibility, out
worn habits VI organization and
behavior ever in the armed forces
and petty jealousies between
agencies who's. spheres Of activity
and responsibility are not de-
lineated.
AL attacked nations have gone
through 4 period OF confusion
and silence. The frst shock As
meant a sort OF spiritual de-
mobilization. And the reawaken-
ing to new strength has come
through the quality of the leader
ship. The President has this
leadership t. an extraordinary
degree. But he must use his
authority to make clean decisions,
cut red tap, give people and
groups complete responsibility.
kick them oNt if they fail. and
thus create he confidence that
will mobilize the entire Nation.
Evening star., 1942-01-09

sister, who can
tie q bow and
out = curtsy any
C h lid in I the
n e ig h b orhood
W h e n company
comes in.
No, the chill
Gren have had TO
t ke sec on d
place to the new
apple OF the
households eye
the family car.
People can 90
iil .
Evening star., 1942-01-09

asked widely IN
Washington to-
day and on It's
answer depends
whether the VIC
tory program OF
planes, ships and
tanks will be
At ain e d or
whether it will
prove to be q
victory program
ION order"
The NaZis are
already telling
their people that
Evening star., 1942-01-09
BY FRANK II. KENT.

Here, where there Is so much dup
lication, disorder and waste in the
effort to put the Nation in fighting
shape. 1t is invigorating to find one
Evening star., 1942-01-09

task he out-
lines assures
us Of MAIN
tanning our
security and
as a great
nation in a
tol r a b ] e
world. Nothing
less than just
such an effort
" ! IL S q v e
America, as a
land Of free
Evening star., 1942-01-09

tonight in the County Building. 6949
Wisconsin avenue. A special defense
meeting. to which all residents of
the community have been invited,
will follow.
Evening star., 1942-01-09

then there is no question that
the probable sacrifice Of Amer
lean and British bases in the Pa
ciflc is OF only relative impor-
tance.
But If we think in terms OF our
war with Japan and the possi-
bility Of losing the initiative If
Singapore and the adjacent ter
ritories fall into japanese hands,
then we must mourn our help
lessness in the Far East.
Evening star., 1942-01-09

THE opinions OF the wrters this their not
necessarily The Stars Such opinions presented IN The
Stars effort to 0Ue all sides OF questions OF interest to its
readers although opinions be contradictory
themselves and directly opposed to The Stars.
Evening star., 1942-01-09
|McLemore
Old JoIopies Now
Lead Pompered Life
By HENRY McLEMORE.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-The spoiled
darling Of the American family
today is not junior, who can count
to 20 and button his breeches. or
Evening star., 1942-01-09
Authority
On economic
Front Urged
Unified Commond
In Victory Program
Production Advised
By DAVID LAWRENCE.

Unified command abroad. but
when will unified command be es-
tablished at home? This is the
all important question which is
Evening star., 1942-01-09
BY DOROTHY THOMPSON.

ny OOnOAhA AhONH OO>.
The Presidents message is one
70 horrify our er,emies, and cause
us, ourselves, to be resolute and
somber. Nothing less than the
Evening star., 1942-01-09
Citizens to Meet TONIGHT

The Huntington Terrace Citizens
Association of Bethesda, Md, will
hosd its regular meeting at 8 o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-05
Postwar Rehabilitation
Envisioned by BiddIe
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, Dec 8.
Declaring there would be no "un-
realistic compromise" such as that
at Versailles, Attorney General
Biddle pictured last night postwar
rehabilitation with soldiers standing
guard while doctors, engineers and
relief workers carry out their as
Signments in newly liberated
lands"
He foresaw also as ''the next sure
step" from North Africa the inva-
sion of Southern Europe, with 1.-The
force of arms and the establishment
of order shortly to be followed by
the patient work of relief rehabilita-
ton"
Mr.. Biddle spoke at the University
Of Virginia in the first of two lee
lures sponsored by the William H.
White Foundation. The second
probably will be given in January.
Ancient fears of entanghng alli-
ances, the traditional instinct to
view the problems of the Old World
as essentially dissimilar from our
own will not compete with the press
ing realities of hope and need that
will accompany and follow the war"
Mr.. Biddle said.