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Evening star., 1942-08-14
Mrs. Ransome Dies in Fall
Woman S Party Leader i
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
EAST CHARLESTON, VT, Aug.
l4.-Mrs. Amy c. Ransome, longs
time advocate of women's rights and
vice chairman of the National Wom-
ans Party, was Instantly killed yes
terday when she fell down stairs in
the home of friend she was visit
ing. She was about 10 years old
DR. A. E. Parlin said she died
of a fractured skull She had ar
rived the night before from Wash
ington to visit Miss Alice Paul, pres
ident of the National Women S
Party
The body was taken to Washing
ton. She leaves a daughter Of
Gaithersburg. Md, and son.
Evening star., 1942-08-14
Accused Pastor Ends
Defense 10 Charqe
OF Betraying u. 5.
Questions Accuracy
Of Poper's Story About
His Pruise Of Nozis

Earlier Story on Page A-6o
2, the Associated Press.
HARTFORD, Conn, Aug. A.
The Rev. Kurt E. B. Molzahn
ended his testimony this after
noon after three days spent on
the Federal Court witness stand
defending himself against a
charge that he plotted with four
others to deliver American mill
tary secrets to the Axis.
Before he stepped down. Gov
ernment cross examiner confronted
him with a copy of Philadelphia
German language newspaper con-
tanning an account of talk de-
livered by the pastor, a 47-year old
former German cavalry officer,
praising the Nazi regime. but the
pastor protested that he didn't
think" the account was accurate.
Assistant Prosecutor Joseph P.
Cooney said the story in the Phila-
delphia Gazette Democrat quoted
Mr.. Molzahn as saying on october
IL, 1884. shortly after he returned
from a visit to Germany:
THE homeland has become diff
ferent. The people have become
different They have again found
faith and trust in one another and
95 per cent of the people say that
they have the Fuehrer TO thank
for that
Can't Remember Statement.
L don't remember saying that
Mr.. Molzahn told his cross-exam-
iner.
Have you ever praised the
Nazis?" Mr.. Cooney demanded.
L must say" Mr.. Molzahn re-
piled, certain things in Germany
have made progress for the benefit
of the people
Did you ever praise Hitler?"
No"
Mr.. Cooney then inquired if the
defendant had called Hitler a
martyr" and had said that thou
sands of people pray at the throne
of the One on High for this one
man." and the Lutheran pastor re-
piled that that is what was hap
pening over there"
Weren't you praising the Nazis?'
Il was only stating facts"
On redirect examination Mr. Mol
zahn brought out that his 1884 visit
to Germany was the first he had
made to his native land since 1927.
Did you see any economic
change in the country" asked De-
Tense Attorney James w. Carpenter
White House Visit Recalled.
Economic conditions were much
better in 1884, and that is what I
was trying to bring out" Mr.. Mol
zahn replied.
Mr. Carpenter asked the witness
to tell something Of his visit to the
White House in 1881 to which Mr..
Molzahn made passing reference
during cross-examination yesterday.
The Philadelphian explained that
his church had been given gift
of a set of bells, one of which was
dedicated to President Hoover, and
that the then Chief Executive in
vited him and a few leaders of his
church to the White House
Mr.. Cooney produced copies of
court records from Snyder County,
Pa. which he said showed that Mr.
Molzahn had not signed his first
papers for citizenship. The pastor
insisted, however, that ito my recol-
lection I must have signed it."
Evening star., 1942-08-14
Jops Lose 200 in Trying
To Cross River in Chino
By the Associated Press.

pS tHe AsaOCldten FreSS.
CHUNGKING, Aug. 1.-two hum
dred Japanese were killed or
wounded and several light japanese
vessels sunk August when an
enemy force tried to cross the WI
River south of Tsingtien in Cheki-
ang Province, the Chinese high
command announced today.
The enemy suffered another 400
casualties in clash north of
Lungyu, also In Chekiang, the COM
munique added.
In Kiangsi Province the Chinese
advanced slightly toward a position
north OF Kweiki, 1t was said.
Evening star., 1942-08-14
Washington Park
By tn. Associated Press.

by tEt A85UCIdteU FI6sS.
maidens: a-year-oIds; ga f1rlonss S1or .A'"'4'
Sal Old Pal (Smith) 100 40 $50
Unhampered tBrooks 4.60 $50
Edie Jane tBorton) $40
Time, 1071s.
Also ran-Old Sarge. Little Gallant,
Neb. Heel Call. olives Babe, Empty Plate,
Saboteur. Virgo.
SECOND RACE-Purse. $1,000: claim
ing; 3-year-olds and upward; furlongs
fchute).
Mexicans tThornburg $50 40 80
Linger On 'Phillipsi 1880 $50
Aimed king $50
Time, 1:252s.
Also rsn-Chicharra, Night Lady. Cold
Crack, Sly Gal, Top Note, Highthorne,
Wonana. Valley Boy and Orphan Toy.
DAILY Double paid S2O.4OO
Evening star., 1942-08-14
Six More Atlantic City
Hotels 10 Be Taken Over

Army Air Forces are preparing to
take over six more resort hotels in
Atlantic City. N. j.. for the dura-
ton.
They are the Breakers, st,
Charles. New Belmont, Jefferson
Arlington and Demarest.
Evening star., 1942-08-14

FIRST RACE-Purse, $500; claiming;
3-year-olds and upward; "a furlongs.
NaviSation Carrilo) 1910 $50 90
Blue Melody HarrelD 490 320
Small Time Wrightl $40
Time, 1;0l.
Also ran-Highland Sons, Your Bid
Rouslan Sun Tipped, Sue Gale
SECOND RACE-Purse 5000: claiming
3-year-olds and upward; maidens; l lie
miles.
Ready for War tBalste) $40 $50 $50
Goalong (Anderson, 4.50 340
Vlndlcator tCarrilo) $50
Time. 201 3-5.
Also ren--Tardiness, Happy News, Billie
Nipper. Little Pete. Courlander.
DAILY Double Paid S21 SOD
Evening star., 1942-08-14
Canadian lcebreuker
Escapes Nuzi Bombers
BY the Associated Press

BY The Associated Press.
OTTAWA, Aug, l4.-During her
recent trip to Murmansk to be
turned over to Russian authorities
the Canadian icebreaker Montcalm
was under Nazi bombing attacks for
three successive days. but escaped
damage and assisted in downing
two of the attacking aircraft" the
Transport Department announced
yesterday
Two aerial torpedoes narrowly
missed the craft.
Evening star., 1942-08-14
Results
Camden
B: the Associated Press.

B: the Associated Press.
FIRST RAcE-Purse 81. 600 claiming
maidens; 2-year-olds: 5ia furlonss
Spring Storm (Hacker) 1540 450 $50
Hy-Date (Trent) 800 40
Dunsan tCrawfordD 800
Time 1:112s.
Also ran---Macks Last, Gallant sard,
Precious Years.
SECOND RACE-Purse, 81 900; claim
ins: maidens 3-year- -olds and up: fur
longs.
Christmas Cove tRienzD 40 400 $50
Decisive tCrowther) 40 $50
Two Strsws tClingman) 2.30
Time, f:lsls.
Also ran-Beserk. Sailor Hat Bud
Larkmead Aloha Lee Hidina
DAILY double paid So. .S0l
THIRD RACE-Purse. S1,100; claiming;
2-year-olds; 5h7 furlongs.
Cherry T. tRienzD 4.10 $40 $50
Oomph tTrent) 4.s0 $50
City Man (Crawford1 $40
Time, 1:l1as.
Also ran-Leo's Brandy and Bulrushes.
Evening star., 1942-08-14
Norruqunsett Park
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
FIRST RACE-Purse. $1,000 claiming;
maidens: 2-year:old turlonsss 80,
Rebel MAY 800
Also ran-Bojula, Ions Straw, Lady
Dorsay B.. Valdina Cloud, Flying Ned.
SECOND RACE-Purse, $1,000; claim
ing: 3-year-olds; 8 furlongs.
Sound Eject May $50 4.4o $40
Two Pair fBrunelle) $50 40
Time. 1:134s.
Also ran--Epay. Rosy Brapd. Royal
Lupe, Flying West, Ticky Gus. Gold Mike
DAILY double paid $490.S0) .f
THIRD RACE-7Purse1 $1,000; ,elaimins;
3-year -olds and Upward 8 furionss
Chance sord tseabo, $40 $50 $50
Guy Faawkes tTurnbulD $50 40
Ballast Reef tAtkinson) 500
Also ran-Dainty Ford, La Scala My
Elsie. Wallingford.
FOURTH RAcE-Purse $1,000, claim
ing; 2-year-olds; 8 furlonxs chute)
Zacabrand CTurnbulD go $50 $40
ManipuIate Dsttioi 1900 $50
Bass Fiddle Ode Lara) $50
Time, 1:14l..
Vision, styx, Satellite, Ho Hum, Shasta
Fiddle, Gay Venture.
Evening star., 1942-08-14
indians Harvest Crops

THE PAS, Manitoba, Aug. IA lP).-
Indians from Northern settlements
are being recruited for harvest work
in Manitoba in plan under which
Dominion and provincial govern
ments are cooperating.
Evening star., 1942-08-14
Catcher Tebbetts CoIIed

NASHUA, N. H., Aug. IA P).-
George Birdie Tebbetts, erstwhile
Detroit Tiger catcher, said today he
had been notifle by his draft board
to appear for iutuction on August
81. He is staNil at his home here.
Evening star., 1942-08-14

Not everybody with a dollar to
spare can shoot gun straight-but
everybody can shoot straight to the
bank and buy a War bond.
Evening star., 1942-08-14

By the Associated Press.
FIRST RACE-Purse $4,000 added;
3-year -oids and up; about miles,
Elkridge (PenrodD no $40 go
The Beak (CruZl $40 $50
Iron Shot (Brown) $50
Time, 4.I93s.
Also ran-Gulliver H. Speculate.
SECOND RAcE-Purse, sl.soo; claim
ins maidens; 2-year-olds; s furlonss
First Blush (Arcaro) $50 $50 2.90
b Diah tWright) $40 $50
q Auletia Longdenl $40
Time, 1:152s.
Up. Take Letter, Gold Tint. Tina San
jour. Briar Lass. Sonorous, Miss Olivia.
b Lagalla.
ar. s. Clark entry.
b Milky Way Farm entry.
DAILY double paid S25 10o
THIRD RACE-Purse. 81 200; claiming
4-year -olds and upward, & furlonas.
Blue Lily tRenick) 14l0 $50 40
Enterprise tBerR) 1880 10
Merry Marine tLoveridse) $40
Time, 1:13
Also rsn-Ths Thans, Isaroma. Kent
town, Cadenza, Matte j., Star Of Padula,
Schuylerville, State witness.
Evening star., 1942-08-14

War bonds make bombers to bomb
the Axis and lower our taxes. Why
not buy some and help yourself?
Evening star., 1942-08-14

To keep our independence. In
stead of being kept in dependence,
start a regular bond buying pro-
gram right now.
Evening star., 1942-08-14

CAMP WHEELER GA.-TRAVIS HURT SNAGGING FLY BALL
PVT Cecil Travis Ne the Washington Mats hitting
tough luck third Camp Wheeers baseball
Spoke getting the by Serg M Rosner after Travis
crashed into barbed wire fence while attempting
foul fly Travis the Jaw beside his right
He will compete forthcoming unless Army medical
authorities satisfied his CONDITIONAL Wrephoto
Evening star., 1942-08-14
Selections

Narragansett tSlowl.
Sun Girl, Matchup, Wise Deci-
sion.
2-Largo Mint, Old Whitley, Saw
ing Grace
3-Kleig Light, Lost Gold, Bras
Kitty.
4-Bridleour. Jerry Lee. Cream.
5-Fritz. Milk Flip. Graustark
6-Rounders, The Finest, Hysterical.
7-Misflying. Battery. Skirmish.
8-Light Reign. Triplane, Clingen-
daal.
9-Galaf1y, Mad Crusader, Midnight
Ride.
Best bet-Bridleour
Saratoga Fast.
q. fht Associated Press.
l-Cortesano, Boojum End, Fay Cot
tage
2-Larrup, Wise Niece, Psychiatrist.
3-Hyperionion, looming, Vacuum
Cleaner
Cant Wait, Bay View, Porter S
Cap.
Shut Out. Buckskin. Trierarch.
Evening star., 1942-08-14

Narragansett tSlowl.
BY the Louisville Times
l-Nopalosa Rojo, Wise Decision,
Rough Biscuit.
Evening star., 1942-08-14

6-Askmenow, Wheatley Stable
Stone entry. Little Diana.
7-Brigh Gray, Bright Rebel, Epa-
minondus.
S-Happy Family, Eternal Peace,
AlleSsandro.
Best bet-Hyperionion,
Saratoga Fast.
Ry the Louisville Times.
mo selections.
2-Psychiatrist, Sir Lancelot, Tierce,
3-Zooming, Hyperionion, Fire
Flare.
4-Porters Cap, Omission, Can't
Wait.
Shut Out, Buckskin, Trierarch,
6-Askmenow. Flight, Wheatley-
Stone entry.
Bright Gray, Key Ring, Epa
minondus.
8-Yankee Party. Allessandro. Lord
Kitchner
Best bet-ASkmenov.
Evening star., 1942-08-14

NEW YORK. AUG. "a R.-Eationsi al
Association Securities Dealers, inc
Evening star., 1942-08-14
Py the Associated Press.

EIGHTH RACE-Purse. $1,000: claim
ing: 3-year-olds and UPWARD: | mile and
Evening star., 1942-08-14
SEVENTH RAcE-Purse $4,000: clslmins
New York Bank Stocks

Y Apprentice allowance claimed.
Fast,
Evening star., 1942-08-14
NINTH SUBSTITUTED RACE-Purse,
$1,000; claiming; 3-yesr-olds and upward;


By the Associated Press.
Evening star., 1942-04-22

into the second world vide contest
between the democraeiss and ruth
less barbarian released a spiritual.
an emotional and an intellectual tide
which Ia sweeping onward with ac-
celerated speed and vigor. Each sep
arate concert OF the orchestra con-
tributes TO the demonstration OF
American determination to endure
the prevailing ordeal without finch
ing. The same observation may be
offered in behalf of the Nations will
TO win the goal Of peace and freedom
for which, with expanding efficiency.
1t strives.
Only relatively small and incon-
sequential sum is wanted to insure
the National Symphony's continu-
ance. The campaign objective Is
$4,000, Of which amount approx
mately s35 900 has been subscribed.
Every penny given to the orchestra
this year may be regarded as an in
vestment in the essential ideals by
which America lives. In return a
regular winter season of twenty
weeks and q summer season OF six
weeks of music to lift up the hearts
Of multitudes are promised
Evening star., 1942-04-22
How Iona?

Ho1O long do notes of music potse tn
air
or spoken wordS, unscdttered By
the mind,
Retain the contours oiven By shap-
ing lips
Before their pattern bIurs as clouds
are thtnned?
Hoto long before the unseen waves
are spent
That carry precious sounds, too
faint to hear
Till captured By magic instrument
That frees their beauty for the
listening edr7
But you were close beside me. As I
spoke,
You did not anstOer, did not turn
your head,
And silence feH about US like cloak
TIN forgot the toords that had
said.
Then you replied - your anSDer
bringing toonder.:
Where had my question kn1ered7
By Bhdt art
Were poTds sustained that did not
JaH dsunder,
But took so long to penstrats your
heart?
INEZ BARCLAY KIRBY.
Evening star., 1942-04-22
Coll for Izouk Walton

The fish story has long been a SYM
Dol of the fantastic and the incredi-
BILE. Ever since the dawn of history
the fertile imagination of man has
been at its best on this subject. Some
Of the tales would make even Baron
Munchausen and Herr Goebbels un-
easy and envious.
And yet many are genuine. The
curator OF the Chicago Field Museum,
scientist whose prominence guar
antees his statements, says that in
many parts of the Middle West,
farmers in plowing lowlands often
turn up a species of fish called mud
minnows, which carry water supply
in pockets on each side of their
bodies, to keep them alive until
spring rains have a chance to wash
them to more suitable homeSites.
Bad news, surely, for manufactur-
ers of fishing tackle unable to carry
plows as a sideline, but interesting
news for farmers whose hired hands
are always looking for time of to go
fishing. The combination of business
and pleasure sounds ideal-but Is 1t?
Somehow one cannot visualize Izaak
Walton as enthusiastic. His prey were
willy, gamey and elusive, worthy of
the anglers highest tribute. OF
course, he was not really Ye Compleat
Angler, n he undoubtedly missed the
experience of catching dry-land min
nows with Q plow. but 1t Is thought
that the old gentleman was compleat
enough to get all the satisfaction he
wanted.
Evening star., 1942-04-22
Orchestru's Function

The cultural standards OF the Ma
tion must be maintained in time of
war. Otherwise the purpose of the
effort would be defeated in part If
not as a whole. Such Is the convic-
tion of those who wisely urge the
necessity for adequate support of the
National Symphony Orchestra In this
current period of conflict. Great
music represents a precious portion
of the civilization for which Ameri-
can men and boys now are fighting
on a dozen different fronts. 1t would
be tragedy II the premier musical
organization of the Capital of the
United States were to be allowed to
fail in days when, as perhaps never
before, 1t has a function of impera-
tive social significance and value.
Victory over the Axis, it now is
clear, will be won not merely by ac-
tivity in fields far distant from Wash
ington. What happens in the Dis
trict of Columbia also Is important
to a compelling degree. The morale
of the entire American community
depends upon the development of
unlimited survival power in the Fed
ersl structure Of the Republic. From
this single center on the north bank
of the Potomac there must 90 out to
the remotest village of the continent
an unfailing leadership as inspiring
and dynamic as patriotism itself. The
source of the requisite strength and
real lies deep in the character of
citizens gathered here from every
portion of the country. 1t best is
summoned forth by noble art.
Hence the tremendous popularity
Of the National Gallery. a con-
stantly growing demand upon the
Library of Congress and the wash
ington Public Library. unprece-
dented increase IN attendance at
local churches since December last.
The entrance OF the United States
Evening star., 1942-04-22

II you know something about 5usi-
ness you are suspect
II Ia 10 be hoped that the critics
to whom Mr. Nelson's remarks were
directed win take his admonition TO
heart, and II h 10 be expected that
all who are genuinely interested In
promoting the Nations war effort
will do so. This does not mean that
dollar-a year men should be beyond
the reach OF critics when the facts
warrant criticism. But 1t does mean
that responsible critics should make
a reasonable effort to ascertain the
facts before assailing the integrity
OF men who have given up their
positions in the business vorld-often
at loss TO themselves-to come to
Washington to serve the Government
at the Governments request.
Evening star., 1942-04-22

come hack and carry ~ carefully - q
nest, once they and q suitable one. ThA
b their only sign Of tenderness.
The eovbird egg Is larger. I'm most cases
than the rightful eggs In the nesf
So II gets more heat.
Also. II requires q shorter time 10 hatch.
Hence the cowbird appears first. and
gets the lions share of the food the foster
parent rustles up.
It would seem strange. at nrst thought,
that the mother bird In the nest would
not know her own offspring.
On second thought. 1t is seen that she
would have no way of knowing.
So she goes right ahead. feeding the
large bird, which often grows 80 rapidly
that 1t receives most of the food.
The rightful birds in the nest stsrve to
death, while the poor mother feeds the
big hungry cowbird.
Sparrows and warblers are the favorite
victims OF this deception.
Young cowbirds grow so fast that they
bird brings. because she Is OF the nest so
much. looking for food. that she does not
have time to give her own eggs sufficient
warmth to hatch themI
This would seem to be the all-time
low" for bird intelligence, but again we
have to take into consideration that birds
have no way of protecting themselves
against such goings on.
The cowbird, fortunately, is the only
bird in this country which indulges in
such methods, and 20 the other species
have not had the chance to build up re-
actions against them.
1t is Just as II a human family of
tender. gentle. kindly persons has sud-
denly thrust into 1t q scheming. mean
tongued person, who proceeds to rule
the roost" because the others do not
know how to prevent 1t.
The cowbird does not often eat insects
of the hide Of COWS, as Is commonly pic
tured, but mostly uses cattle to flush its
game, as 1t were.
That is, the cows move, and in moving
drive out of the grass the various insects,
which are seized by the following cowbird
Most of the insects eaten are harmfu!
species. But this Is offset. according to
the experts, by the fact that for every
young cowbird, two to five other birds are
killed In nesting
In the far South there are three other
eowbirds. the dwarf, the red-eyed and
the bronzed, all of which lay their eggs
In the same way.
Our specimen, no doubt Just In from
the South. suddenly stopped eating and
few away.
AS he went we noted the sparkle OF his
feathers, and how his head and mech
slightly resembled those Of the dove.
Evening star., 1942-04-22

Hitler, for 1t Is an old story in Germany.
The fact Is that an-out politics are
being played here right now and it is
time to call q halt. II congressional
election, which must be held under the
Constitution, and which must be held
in good faith, can help eliminate the
disastrous politics which permeate every
aspect of affairs relating to the security
of the United States, then I am sure
Mr.. Lawrence would be In favor of
holding the election. His assumption
that Republican Congress (and mean
Congress dominated by members of
the opposition party would mean dis
unity in our defense effort Is not valid.
1t is not so much a question of which
party is in Congress, but rather Of
having men there whose sole purpose
Is directed toward the protection of
the United States, It's territories and
possessions, and the complete defeat
Of the enemy in the most eficient and
thorough manner possible. We did It
In 1918-and we also held an election
IN 1918. ELEANOR n. FINCH.
Evening star., 1942-04-22
Letters to the Editor
= Home

Discusses Problem Of Finding = Home
Fer . Family With Children.
To the Editor Of The Star:
I am Just one of the thousands who
have been asked by the Federal Govern
ment to come to Washington and help
out In the present emergency. Like all
decent men, wanted to keep my family
intact and have It's members with me.
Can you imagine how feel when.
looking for an apartment, to have the
person in charge throw up his hands In
apparent herror when tell him ! have
two little girls and pup?
For my own information would like
TO know what one is supposed to do to
And q place to live here, divorce his wife
and send his children to an orphans
home or rob bank and buy an apart
ment building and live In 1t alone? 1t
seems like q child goes into the same
category as a wild animal In this vicinity.
In Mississippi. my home State, we are
glad to rent to q family with children.
as the chances are 1t Is far more settled
and quiet.
II really seems q shame that we have
to make all kinds of sacrifices to protect
q place that is too good" to give shelter
TO children. J. @. FOULK.
Evening star., 1942-04-22
Mr.. Nelson Protests

The fact that Donald NJ. Nelson,
chairman of the War Production
Board, has found it necessary to pro-
test to a Senate committee for the
second time within a few weeks
against attacks on dollar-a-year men
IN the Government service should
serve to restrain criticism OF this
type, which is not founded on fact
and which is as unvarranted as il is
harmful to the war effort.
Mr.. Nelson has not taken the posi-
ton of defending dollar-a-year men
against any and all criticism. On the
contrary, there is no doubt that he
would be the first to welcome valid
complaints. But he does take ex-
ception. and properly so. to the COM
mentS of those critics who attack
the integrity Of dollar-a-year men as
o class without taking the trouble TO
ascertain whether their charges are
well founded.
The war production chiefs latest
protest was made to the Truman
eommittee-the same group to which
his earlier complaint was directed.
Asserting that this congressional
criticism is hsndicspping the W. P.
B., Mr.. Nelson said: I'VE are having
Increasing difficulty In getting good
men to come down here to do this
sob. They have to face continued
criticism of the honesty of their in
tentions. There is lot of criticism
rust because they are businessmen
and Ii k getting to the point whert