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Medical Examiner PIun

In advocating legislation to do
away with the coroner's Office and
set up the medical examiner sys-
tenn, the Commissioners are propos-
ing that the District follow a plan
that is finding increasing favor in
other large cities.
One Of the principal advantages of
the change is the improvement that
is offered in crime-detection proce-
dure. The medical examiner would
be full-time appointee, with staff
equipped for the scientific investiga-
ton of poisons, gunshot wounds and
material clues, who could supplement
the work of police in homicideS and,
in effect, serve as an aide to the
United States Attorney in preparing
cases for the grand jury. At present,
the coroner and his assistants divide
their time between official duties and
private medical practice, and the
investigative functions they carry on
are Of necessity of much more lin
tied scope than the new arrangement
contemplates.
Abolition Of the coroner's office
would end the practice of holding in
quests-proceedings which critics
long have asSailed as archaic and
superfuous. The most obvious argu-
ment against the inquest is that the
findings are not binding on prosecut-
ing authorities. Often, too, the
Government is placed at a disad-
vantage later on because its case has
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duplicate the performance of the bomb
ers produced by the United States.
pon,hino lv itself r,roha hlv cannot uyi,,

duplicate the performance of the bomb
ers produced by the United States.
Bombing by itself probably cannot win
the war. But, bombing can interfere
with the production of war weapons
and can weaken an enemy so that the
problem Of attack on land or from the
sea. becomes vastly simplifed.
1t Is for that reason that so much
attention is centered on production of
American aircraft for use in every part
of the world. This production now is
at a high level. Slowly it is being
brought to bear on the actual battle
fronts. There have been transport diff
ficulties in the case of fighter planes
that had to move by merchant ship.
Some of these difficulties now are being
overcome as ways are found to fly fight
ers over longer distances. There also
have been difficulties in production Of
some small items that hold up delivery
of finished aircraft. Those difficulties,
too, are being overcome. The result is
that in 1912, American planes will play
a very great part In turning the tide
Of war.
That tide, once it starts running in
our direction, will be irresistible. The
reason is that the potential military
power of the United States and the
British Empire is vastly greater than
that Of Germany and Japan. This po-
tential power, until now, was merely
potential Now 1t Is beginning to be
real power and each week sees it grow
; ing stronger.
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Capital sideIights
BIZ Will P. Kennedy.

Congress now has before it proposal
to inaugurate a worldwide observance
of the bicentennial of Thomas Jefferson's
birth, April 13 next year. Representative
Jerry Voorhis Of California presented
resolution adopted by the California
Pensioners Union, asking that Congress
invite "all nations, peoples, kindred and
tongues" to join in the celebration and
that emphasis be placed on "the political
and sociological principles of Thomas
Jefferson"
Mortified (vt) on the Dog" made
famous in song and story by reason Of
the fact that representatives Of foreign
governments went there to present the
claims Of their governments to the late
House member. as arbiter, now enjoys
the unique distinction of flying two
flags. each of which has flown over the
United States Capitol on notable oc-
casions. They were first flown in North
field in celebration of Dewey Day, over
two educational institutions. Represent
ative Charles Plumley presented one
flag to the high school which he at
tended and of which he later was prin-
cipal and superintendent, where 1t was
flown in honor of William D. Hassett,
White House secretary, who attended
that school while Mr.. Plumley was prin-
cipal. He presented the second Capitol
foo to Noru,ich TTrivorcit,, frov,, i,l,
he graduated and of which he was
president for IA years. Admiral George
Dewey hero of Manila Bay" in the
Spanish War, attended Nor
wich University. These two flags are to
be treasured and flown only five times
each year-Dewey Day. Adn1istice Day,
Lincoln's Birthday. which is also the
birthday of Norwich's founder, Alden
Partridge, Washington's Birthday and
during commencement Week.
The other day the House in routine
session took unique STEP Acting for
the committee on private claims, Rep
resentative Albert Gore of Tennessee
asked that by unanimous consent pro-
ceedings by which a certain bill which
had been passed and Is a law be vacated.
because 1t would be duplication.
-
believe 1t or not"-two brothers op-
posed each other in campaign for the
United States Senate in 1870, from Della
ware. They were both delegates to the
Chicago Convention in 1864. Senator
Willard Salisbury was elected to the
Senate in 1858 and served until March
3, 1871. He was later chancellor Of the
State for 18 years. His brother, Eli, three
years his senior, defeated him for re-
election and served from March 4. 1871,
to March 3, 1889.
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Scrup Rubber Price

In view of the urgent need for en-
larging the Nations stockpile of rub
ber, every effort should be made to
secure a full utilization of its re-
serves Of scrap rubber, much of which
SO far have been untapped. The
Government, therefore, is fully jus
titled in giving small dealers an add
ed incentive to increase their collec-
tions of scrap rubber. The announce
ment of Secretary Of Commerce
Jones that the reconstruction
Finance Corporation will pay $25 a
ton for scrap provides real induce
ment for dealers throughout the
country to conduct a more diligent
search for this vital war material.
Though the exact amount is un-
known, the United States has a large
reserve Of salvageable scrap rubber,
estimated at between 100000 and l.
100000 TONS In addition to worn out
tires, the supply includes old hose,
rubber boots and other goods. Prop
erly processed, this scrap can be
readily converted into reclaimed
rubber and made available for many
uses.
Transportation costs, in some
areas, have made collection Of scrap
improbable, for 1t has been neces-
sary, heretofore, to deliver the mate
rial to the processing companies at
Akron. The new arrangement should
encourage dealers to make greater
efforts to purchase Junk rubber both
in the farming areas and in the cities,
thus increasing the Governments
rubber stocks.
Collections of scrap offer the quick
est means of increasing our rubber
supplies. Public cooperation, how
ever, is essential to the success Of
the Governments scrap rubber drive.
BY searching attics and storerooms,
and saving every piece of old rubber
for salvage, every American family.
therefore, can participate in this
campaign, and make real contri-
button to the war effort.
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CommendubIe Suggestion
n the Memphis Commercial Appeal:

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal:
Following weeks and months Of back
ing and filling, charges and contradic-
tions, advancing and retreating. claim
and counterclaim, the general public is
in complete tailspin-and an indignant
one-on the subject of Nationwide gaso-
line rationing Confusion Is the more
serious and irritation the sharper be-
cause all this befuddlement has been
sponsored and INDUCED in by officials
among the most important IN the Gov
ernment.
Folks have been told any number Of
tales and have had few facts, II any, pre-
sented to them. They have been told
rationing is necessary to conserve rub
ber, to relieve strain on transport facili-
ties, and who knows what else. They
have had these statements just as Wig
orously denied by authorities apparently
Just as reliable. In short, practically
everything except common sense has
already been tried, and We wish some
body would resort to that.
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Partial Vengeance

IL is SlnguldTly appropriate CQdC
Admiral Chester w. Nimitz, in a
late communique on the battle of
Midway Island, should have been in
a position, almost six months to the
day after the assault on Pearl Har-
Dor, to announce that the treacher-
Gus attack by the japanese has been
partially avenged"
In terms of statistics, it has been
avenged to the tune of two or three
japanese aircraft carriers sunk with
all their planes; one or two addi
tional Carriers damaged, and total
of eleven or twelve other Japanese
warships, including three battleships,
damaged.
Not the least important part Of
this communique is the Navys as
sertion that three enemy transports
were damaged in the devastating
counterblow that was struck at the
invading force. The presence of
these transports in the japanese
armada suggests that this was no
hit-and-run raid, but rather an all
out effort to overwhelm Midway and
possibly even greater objectiveS. II
that was the case, and the available
evidence so indicates, Japan has
risked a major gamble for naval SUI
premacy in the Pacific and, for the
time being at least, has failed.
It is worthy of note that Admiral
Nimitz describes this as the first
phase of a great and continuing
Pacific battle. In other words, the
engagement still is being fought
across vast reaches of water, and it
may be days and even weeks before
the net result is known. When the
final tabulation is made public it
may be shown that we, too, suffered
substantial losses, although it has
been announced only that one Of
our carriers was hit and some planes
lost, with slight casualties to per-
sonnet
The really significant aspect Of
the cor.munique, however, is the
note of confidence in a great victory
sounded by Admiral Ninitz, who is
reputed to be a very conservative
officer.
"Our citizens" he said, "can re-
toice that momentous victory is in
the making, but vengeance will not
be complete until japanese sea power
has been reduced to impotence"
The battle for Midway falls short
of attaining that final objective, but
it is a persuasive indication that a
ruthless aggressor, although he may
gain an initial advantage from
stealthy attack, is still far from
winning the last battle of the war.
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been barred at the preliminary

been barred at the preliminary
hearing.
The proposed legislation, as was to
be expected, drew some opposition
at the hearing just concluded by a
Senate District subcommittee. It is
significant, however, that the two
officers most concerned with efflca-
cious law enforcement here-District
Attorney Edward M. Curran and
Superintendent of Police Edward ].
Kelly-strongly urged that 1t be
passed.
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Secretary Hull has warned Finland
that Nazi pressure must be resisted.
and all American friends of the
Firms most earnestly hope that this
warning will be needed.
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Hitler is said to insist that all who
wish to see him must first check
their arms in the anteroom. This
will give Germans valuable practice
In disarmament when they lose
the war.
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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 reserved.
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Entered as second-class matter post office,
Washington, D. c.
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At this time so years ago the big
news was the coming Republican Ma
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OF course, the end may come much
sooner or it may be delayed. Every
thing suggests. however, that in this
war events move quickly, once COM
plete control can be had in the air
That control almost inevitably will pass
to this country and its Allies during
the months just ahead.
The present confidence in victory for
our side rests firmly upon one domi-
mating consideration-of all Of the major
industrial nations in the world, the
United States alone is assured Of free
dom from sustained attack. The in
dustry of this Nation is vastly greater
than that of any one or all Of the
enemy nations. 1t is an industry that
is fast gearing for aI-out war produc-
ton. 1t is out of the range of any but
a few hit-and-run aircraft from Japan
or Germany.
On the other hand, Germany is within
easy bombing range Of England. Even
her aircraft factories that are located
In Austria are within easy range Of
the bombers that this country is be-
ginning to make in quantity. Her Ruhr
area, where steel production centers,
is highly vulnerable. The industry of
Belgium and France is even more so.
In the case Of Japan, this country
one day will have planes which can
fly nonstop from American-held ter
ritory and return after dropping big
hnrnh 1Oads The TananeSe have M
bases that are that near American ter
ritory and they have no planes and are
incapable OF building planes that can
Evening star., 1942-10-22

Made for your suits and your
separate skirts, blouses that
are we'll tailored in classic and
dressmaker styles. Sizes 81
to 80.
THE PALAIs ROYAL THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1942-10-22

The same beautiful fur coats
that you would regularly pay
much more for :. now spe-
cially priced. Every fur fash.
ion is here.
THE PALAIs ROYAL -. THIRD FLOOR
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-01-07
How Many Defense Agencies?

We have just been glancng the handbook of the
office of emergency management We probably won't have
time to read it, but scanning of the table of contents
that these United States have penude of bu
reaus and divisions for handling the effort.
In fact, have many, and of them pyramded
Others that confusion already developing and
bound to develop unless effective method of coordna
ton is set up.
Making mental inventory offhand for Valley county,
find have Valley county defense commission agr
cultural defense relations committee Commonly but
y called the agricultural defense board special defense
bond and stamp committee federal land bank defense
mee the work of civilian defense up under the
pieces of the American Legion.
We would be the last to state believe that all of these
do not have vital functions But appears that
knows what the others doing We have state
ornator of defense Helena heading the county organ
zaons but informed that there have been occasions
when national agencies have sent instructions local commit
tees without his knowledge Mxups and duplication of work
inevitable Folks back Washington would do we'll to
have the national leaders of all these agencies sit down the
table and have clear understanding to the functions of
each Then this information should be cleared through the
office of state coordinator that he have full
knowledge and information in his files of the responsibilities
everyone concerned though he does direct all
Otherwise going have considerable confusion
period when maximum effort in the shortest of time will
count for much.-The Glasgow Courier
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-01-07

that he had enough time write editorial?
Whe we believe that most of the letters
worthwhile message please make conscientious effort
boil down the arguments By doing publish
letters; get more opinions expressed
We intend to grant the widest latitude of expression
we do want to keep this department The free
personal attacks possible We do to cua hon
est and constructive criticism of the
preston But in two instances have
the part of contributors indulge personalities
reced at other contributors We do not feel that such
and they show distinct traits intolerance with
differing views by Others traits are not
duclve to calm and reasonable evauaton of
they take of personal
rels which might be better carried outside of
of public prints.
Please cooperate with Make your letter
and to the point which bring Saw what
want to and why it. But give
fellow chance to something too. Don't take up
space.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-01-07
What Might Be Expected

While the propagandss for special session of the egs
have been less vocal for the past week the nf
of the holidays have been the 1t be
expected shortly they will again become nsistent
does not appear probable that this group will be able
the calm judgment of the majority of the people
the point where special session will be de-
manded by them this group of ttery folks together
who favor special session for Interior motives
have labor and the farmers will have to be shown
They feel certain that Montana doing its
preparing for possible defense emergencies and
that people may depended continue do
thing necessary.
CALIFORNIA; expernce in calling special session is
object the people of this state The thing that
greatest Importance to the California statesmen
by the to extraordinary session. appears
judging by their first act to sap down organized labor
pass resolution calling on Governor
the paroles given to Earl King Ernest e. Ram
Frank j. Conner members of the maritime unon who
had served five years conviction connection with the
SIS. Point Lobos frameup.
The back of this great effort to insure the
defense the Pacific against the japanese Jack
Tenney estwhe professed liberal who has been chairman
of the California asembys interim committee to investigate
Presumably this resolution also the
outstanding result of his committees work.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-01-07
BY JAMES L. ADDISON

Today we find united America
backing the government in Its efforts
to defend our shores and our homes.
To the end that we may defeat our
enemies and bring them to their
knees, we stand together shoulder to
shoulder. But to the end that there
shall be a peace of justice and Christ
ian righteousness there seems to be a
note of discord.
From certain sources we hear the
voices Of hate, vengeance and BIT
terness. Such as, when the time
comes we will mete out reprisals"-
I'VE will bomb hell out OF their
cities" Can it be possible that we
Christian nation, believing in the
teachings OF the lowly Nazarene, will
resort to the same barbarous tactics
that we now so freely condemn? Can
it be possible that we will permit our
selves to become so blinded by hate
that we will again miss an opportun-
ity to establish international peace,
permanent and Just.
The necessity of national defense,
Or the cloak of patriotism, should not
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-01-07
CHRISTIANITY OR BARBARISM

now permit such un-American and
anti Christian statements to 60 I'M
challenged. Can 1t be that some OF
these recent converts to national
unity are SO barbarous at heart, or is
it the fact that their eyes are still
closed to the underlying facts that
forced US to take hand in this affair.
The rank and file OF common peo-
pie OF Germany, Italy and Japan have
had no more to do with bringing this
war on than we have had. And now
they should not be held responsible,
nor should they be punished, for the
vicious conduct Of their warlords.
These nationals and their rights have
been overcome by force and treach-
cry, and today their lives are domi-
mated by fear.
A fair Interpretation of the news of
the day will lead one to believe that
our government is honestly and con-
sistently attempting to convince the
people OF all nations that we are free
from and above racial hatred; that
punishment will be melted out only to
those who are responsible for this
great crime. If this American policy
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-01-07
Planlessness and Distress

Federal Security Administrator Paul McNutt last week
laid gloomy report before the committee which is
studying the problems of small business Important and
polling the bulletins from the Far East are President
and the nation will find least equally meaty food
for thought in the latest bulletin home front by
man high in the administration.
Discussing the widespread dislocaons our paness re-
armament economy McNut bunty predicted appalling
unemployment will confront the nation unless the
eminent acts and acts quickly to the complete
Indignation of small business in the United States
try he sad cannot afford buy assembly lines places
and hungry bread lines in Others"
This is the most elementary kind of common sense of
and yet the downward spiral goes totally
by the patudnous promises of agencies and which
supposed to gappe with the problem McNutt cited the
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-01-07

Of international justice can be sold to
the nationals in the enemy countries
then this holocaust can be brought to
an end. This is the strategy OF war
and by it the lives Of many boys may
be saved. The American government
interviewed in this war because the
liberties Of all men had been chal-
lenged, even to the control of the
minds of men and the destruction of
their soul. The Christian ideals upon
which the American democracy is
founded will be put to the greatest
test of all time. And this cannot be
won by men lying down.
Today as we concentrate our ener-
gies toward the defeat of aggressors
and the destruction OF barbarism, let
us not forget that the fate OF civiliza-
ton for centuries to come will be de-
pendent upon the faith that we have
In the Christian ideals which we pro-
less. In these the spirit of hate and
revenge must have no part Let us
now not only concentrate upon win
1ing the war, but let US lay the foun-
lation upon which permanent and
asting peace may be established.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-01-07
Opinions of Readers

We glad to receive letters of comment from our read
and intend to continue to publish Of them
find for We do however want to make few
suggestions which hope will read and cooperate
by carrying them out
length of letters Make every effort follow
Greeys suggestion and take sufficient time write
"short editorial" 1t Greedy wasn't it, who complained