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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-04
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TODAY
MussoLini Led
Experts AsttaY
With Bombast
BY CAPT. JOHN ~ CRNIGt

BY CAPT. JOHN A. CRNIGE
Written Isrcc,su, for Int Nrs, ,sr,ies
MUSSOLINTS SPEECH be-
fore Italys Chamber NJ Cor
porations highhghts one Of
the most astonishing delta.
tons Of recent history. It
seems only yesterday that The
duce was strutting and rant
ing before a world that took
him only too seriously.
In 1885, when his army
under Marsha Badoeho had
finished hopping up on The
Philippians. Mussolnl seemed
10 worried statesmen of
Britain and France 70 bostride
the world like q colossus. His
army was one Of Europe S
largest. his navy was formid-
able and specifically designed
for war in the Mediterranean.
His air force was reputedly
the worlds best.
Then came the Greek war
and the campaign In Thessaly,
and zip. a plnprick punctured
the bubble of his reputation.
After that came General
Wavell in the first campaign
in North Africa, when Marshal
Graziani's vast army was
practically annihilated. All
Mussolinis grandeur went up
in smoke.
NOW HE Appeals before
his people for the first time
in more than a year, not 10
thunder forth promises of VIC
tory won by italy's own arms,
but as a resigned and con-
sumptive lion 70 predict that
fascisms allies will win the
war for her.
II wasn't only the type
writer experts who went
astray on il duce. Some Of
the keenest military minds, in
GLIDING Gen. Max Hoffman,
Germany's brain-truster OF
the eastern front in the last
world war, did, too, The
German general staff was inn
pressed and so were the high
commands Of Britain and
France. In fact il was alarm
a b out tia Us supposed
strength, not Germanys, that
started the European world
on its campaign of rearma-
ment.
From 1880 until the out
break Of the present war
Mussolinis strategic position
was one Of tremendous
strength and his nuisance
value terrific. ltalys stra-
tegic position in any war Of
the Mediterranean has always
been strong and always will
remain so. With its 500-mile
boot thrusting to within less
than 100 miles of the African
coast. a strong Italy should
be able 10 cut Britain's vital
transport lines 20 Suez and
the East. and to control de-
velopments a lmost from
Gibraltar 10 Alexandra.
THERE SEEMED 10 he
many reasons why Italy
should be one Of the world s
strongest powers. ltalys mil
itary men, for example, had
been the first 10 recognize
the growing Importance Of
the bombing alrplane.
An Italian. Gen. Guilio
Douhet, first wrote the bible
Of the theory and practice NJ
war war as II is carried on
today.
Italian airpIaneg built
around the fine Fiat motor.
established records in many
classes.
Most a. the worlds author
tiles on air var were ready
70 swear that Fascist aviation
would play p sensational rarr
m any war Il dldn : work
out that way.
Fascist italy tn the 1905
went in for fhe new tank
doctrine in a major fashion.
The Italian navy had borne
an excellent reputation Toy
50 years.
Then came 1910 and Tho
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-04

There was angry brawling on
streets and i'm hotel Hobbies be-
NVccn Japanese army and navy
officers But by the end OF 1910
the navy was ready 20 accept the
army view and the war plotting
began
In January 194l private Jap
aneSc and American source :
brought informally 10 the AmerI-
can government a suggestion that
Japan would welcome an oppor-
unity 10 shift away from her AXIS
UeS and modify hcr attitude To-
ward China with whom she had
been a war Since July 1897,
But the United States embassy
in Toxic through channels re-
garded as reliable, also heard that
Japan intended 20 strike without
warning az Pearl Harbor If the
United States would not become
q party 70 Japan'S bra2on ideas OF
Far Eastern overlordship,
The United States, though skep-
tical of Japan'S professions Of
peace decided 10 explore every
possibility of achieving a settle
ment consistent With our prlncl-
pics. So the talks began.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-04

Ambas >ador kichiSaburo No
mura supplied with three trunks
lul of japanese dolls as gifts tor
Americans presented his creGen-
udl, here on Feb u, 1871 Taller
than most japanese and with 4
hearty quarterback manner Ad.
mIral Nomura was popular lr
Washington.
But ne was handicapped on twc
counts his faulty English, whcr
on occasion led him 10 send mis-.
leading reports 70 Toxic. and the
UnycldjnC nature of ms govern
mnrtS Instructions.
ON March s Hull received No.
mura and expressed hope that the
ambassador had something con
S'ructNc 10 offer Nomura talkoC
of hbcraIIlcd commercial rcla
uon>hIpo between nations and az
frmcd Japans desire for peace
ful settlement OF Pacific issues
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-04

Statements an n o1lr.n~
herein are private fn 'rr
writer and ale not 20 oc r0r-
strued as reflectinc frr vows
Of the navy department.
Evening star., 1942-07-26
SITUATIONS MEN & WOMEN

COUPLE-Husband to care for grounds.
assist with heavier work: wife to do gen
eral housework. cooking. ETC.: experienced.
good references, health certificate. Box
141-M. Star
COUPLE. colored: janitor small apt part
time service: reference. 1903 A st. Sc r.
Moore. go
COUPLE, competent white, refined, cook
housework no laundry. care of lawns.
Comfortable living quarters. suburbs or
country estate; Al refs. Box 131 M.
Evening star., 1942-07-26
MANAGER-EXECUTIVE.

colless graduate, good appearance and
personality, with years Of business expert
ence IN washinston, as owner Of ladies'
ness in downtown section. Desire connec-
tion with shop as manager or assistant to
owner. or department store afiliation
able. Your chance to secure an intelligent
and reliable man. Box 329-C, Star. 27'
Evening star., 1942-07-26
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

BANK AND BUSINESS REF.
ERENCES REQUIRED FROM
EVERY ADVERTISER SEEK
ING CAPITAL THROUGH
ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE
STAR UNDER BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES.
Advertisers in the Business OPP
portunities columns Of The Star
seeking capital must furnish
ono bank and two business ref
erences. Announcements must
also pass The Stars general
rules OF acceptability, which are
framed to exclude all mislead.
Ing. questionable or otherwise
Objectionable statements. Whiles
The Star does everything within
its power to safeguard readers
against the fraudulent, inde-
pendent investigation should be
made before definite closing Of
negotiations.
In order that sufficient time
may be allowed for investiga-
ton such advertisem ents for
The Sunday Star cann.t be ac-
cepted later than II pm.
Thursday.
Evening star., 1942-07-26
UNUSUAL WOMEN

Whe need to earn S35 or more per v.el
to receive immediate training as silver
eedvisers and make calls by appointment.
Car not essential but would increa se
earning power. Profit-sharins basis. Good
sackeround and references Important.
Evening star., 1942-07-26
SITUATIONS WOMEN.
CoptiruAA

SECRETARY capable stenosrapher. ia
miliar with office routine; can take care
OF small office and relieve employer OF de-
tail work. Box 45l-C, Star.
sTENcGRAPHER or clerk. 9:3O-2 expert
enced, reliable: legal. confessional busi-
ness. Box 4l2-C. star,
sTENoGRAPHER competent. accurate, ex-
perienced. seeks work SATURDAY after
moons, Sundays. S1.50 per hour also typ
ing by sheet, Wisconsin I22S
TYPIsT. IL yrs. exp. desires work; ~
TO 81, 10 am. to pm. Mrs. Bell, DU.
ned typist: refs. Csil for and deliver
6l2 Gallstin st. NV. ia. 1854.
TYPIST. expert will do typina at home
reasonably pick up and deliver. Sligo
WOMAN, colored, wishes work by hour or
day; also nisht work tno cookine). City
references North 1881.
WOMAN Of intellisence. versatile and ar
tistic desires position assisting in an ex-
elusive shop. Can do ONCE work and typ
Ing: Box 423-C. Star. 2S'
REFINED LADY wishes position as man
aser of apartment house or large roomins
hotel management. Taylor 421S.
WELL EDUCATED, mature woman. of
smart appearance. wishes permanent posi-
non: thorouEhly conversant with construc-
non nne womens apparel or would like
work in interior decorating shop. Box
414-S. Star.
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Wishes to atnliate with substantial orsani-
retarial capacity in business legal work;
salary $40 weekly. Box 23S-C Star
Evening star., 1942-07-26
SITUATIONS WOMEN.

SITUATIONS WOMEN.
5s5s F., eos. dS
songs, stories: needs direction and help
obtaining suitable position. Box 479-C,
permanent or extra work Box 445-c.
CLERICAL WORK desired by college grad
nats 'na.; 10 years in auditors ONCE lars;
troll Box 444-c, Star.
coLORED GIRLS, 2. want Jobs. bus girls.
Mattresses. ! morning only. RE. 1920.
coMPToMErEa; expert day or evening.
G9ok fss adults s9a sa's s4c gsa highest
GENERAL OFFICE WORK, in well-estab-
zesng zesng lady stay with executive ability, Box
Phone NE. 1854 Monday after 3 am.
GIRLS; CIR colored t?). desire work as bus
willing to learn. Michigan 274s
GIRL. young. colored: desires secretarial
TR. 6aa7S,' ''' '' e'' ''''' '"'
GIRL. ,colored. desires job chamber watt
ress, ress, elevator operator. Call 10 to 80.
GIRL FD ,ynx Psx opegato5 also stenos
nlngs only Miss smith. Ho 1891
GIRLS, =. colored,, hieh school, want
Cs Cenk ,;nco5n as mothers helper or nursemaid
aor5s rass SSass 5ss Fl s
or out Of town Box 416-C. Star 2s.
HOusEKEEPER, white. refined, gentle
settled woman wishes position; adult cou-
pie: no laundry; $40 weekly. Chestnut
LADY, manager wishes position managing
cafeteria or large restaurant; capable OF
smposed SS cost ii hsnns ons o ass hs sh.
m PRone pRensr ME- rssse o q EXT
MANAGER apt house, small hotel or
resorts; Complete charge: highest refer
enees, Pauline Herman, Gen. Del, New
MANAGEMENT 1st-class rooming house
sxperTienssa: sr stsr good city connections. Box
MANAGEMENT exclusive guest house, ex-
buying. handling help. Box 367-c, Star.
MEDICAL TANT-sEcRETARY, col
Box 449-C Star.
MorHERLEss HOME. refined widow. real
Star 26'
NURSE, graduate, coiored desires work,
day or nisht duty. Apply 1904 W. Va. ave.
SIS week. Phone WA. 1143.
NURSE, colored, undergrad. 2 years hosp.
trained, exp. inyallds' MEDICAL; surgical
cases: also child care. HO. $3.50.
NURSE E-cOMPANION, refined Southern
lady. excellent references adaptable, pleas
and servants. good diver and typist. also
excellent seamstress. Mrs. Annie K. Ten
nant, 25 Nebraska ave-, West Asheville,
ORGANIZER or executive secretary. COLLEGE
graduate; position desired by woman ex-
ing tree to travel Box BAL C. Star. 26'
POSITION wanted as experienced tailor
understands repairing OF any kind. Deca-
tur 497S. 1929 Swan st. NV.
PRACTICAL NURSE. white, 2 years hos
pital training, $50 per week to day
duty; S25 per week to night duty.
Write Box 361. Vienna. VS..
PRACTICAL NURSE or companion, excel
lent driver; reference. SH. 404l.
PRACTICAL NURSE and companion. avail
able now. Can give hypodermics Box
34O-C. Star.
sEAMsTREss, ,colored girl desires Job
NV. Hobart 0755.
sECRETAHIAL WORK evenings and sun
days. Write c. NJ. 11s1 Neal st. ne.
sECY. OFF. MGR. la yrs exp. newspa-
per patents law. banking; desires perm
pos. oners initiative personality. accuracy.
SECRETARY, competent, With years Of
exp. desires 70 mske chanse. Salary. $50
week. BOX 416-S. Star.
Evening star., 1942-07-26
SITUATIONS MEN.

SIIOAIIONS N6N.,
ACCOUNTANT. tax consultant. books
ports. Cali at any time WA. 1900.
ACCOUNTANT, public, will set up. keep or
audit books, statements drawn tax re-
ports made. GE 1881.
ACCOUNTANT. Junior, desires evening
Sg work with accounting or law firm. Box
ACCOUNTANT : BooKKEEPER. college
taxes financial statements; available Au-
part, time: audits. statements. tax service:
local refs: reas OR. 2O74.
ACCOUNTANT has sut1cient time available
to keep set OF books. Experienced Govern
mercantile business, payroll and cost analy-
sis all tax matters. Formerly with Bureau
OF Internal Revenue. Box 42l-C. Star.
of ss books sta.sd kept
low rates. Box 349-C. Star. 26'
ADVERTISING MAN, executive ability,
capable writer. layout desiRner. desires re-
3-A sober. adaptable Salary secondary
.oz e opportunity etsr and surroundings. Box
ASSISTANT OR MGR: of apartment -hotel.
draft age: Box 455-c Star.
Ro5 n2At or soe5ed dsz Job 'eEg bE desires
BOY. colored. Is. wants job as a dishwash-
TR. 1889 ''
BOY, coored, wishes job as porter or mes
senger in store. Phone NE. 5357.
BOY, colored, IS. with D. c. permit, desires
work as driver or delivery. Ii. 1888.
BOY, colored. wants evening work any
kind; dishwashins or work around store.
Call MI. 4516.
BOY. colored wants job as truck driver;
exp, ref. ME. 2976.
BOY. colored. II; intelligent, wants reg
ular work as busboy. MI. 1949.
BOY, colored. wants work after midnight,
or '.s lob. -. Hillside is3s-W. e wv" ~ NA'
CARPENTER WORK Of all kinds, trim 4
speciality. Box 432-C, Star.
CHEF. colored, we'll qualified, economical
MANAGEMENT, health menus. butcherine
pastries; good refs; perm. MI. s6lO.
COLORED BOY wants job, cafeteria, hotel
| lunchroom, busboy, waiter; honest, neat
reliable. ME. 0.09.
CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN with enei-
| neering experience, now available for posi-
| tion. For inform, phone ST.. 59O5.
| DISHWASHER. man. coored. desires work
from pm. to :, am. Phone North 3245.
ELECTRICAL DESIGN. transmission. sub
station. distribution and interior wrins
| systems; reputable engineers. Box 2Sl C
Star
ELEVATOR PORTER, desires evening
work. TO II. Call HO. 0574 any tims
Sunday or after q pm. otherwise.
references. long years OF experience, want.
work from $3.50 or am. until 3 or $3.50
pm. AID. 459a.
! rrrpNyryypr snne.xAN .un,ox.d .,
Evening star., 1942-07-26
HELP WokEk.
GIRL.

HELP woMEh.
GIRL
For general Office work. some
experience required. Start at
$3.50 week. Call in person be-
tween and S pm. 500 X st. NV
ASSORTERS
FOR STARCH WORK
Must'be experienced; perma-
nent, good pay. Apply Mr..
Barry,
9th and X SITS. NV.
WASHINGTON LAUNDRY.
MARKERS AND ASSORT-
ERS, experienced; good pay.
Apply at once. Dupont Laun-
dry, 2535 Sherman ave. NV.
SALESLADY, JEWELRY EX-
PERIENCE PREFERRED.
SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY.
APPLY ELI RUBIN CO., 718
7th ST. NV.
STENOGRAPHER,
Young lady, 13 to Is, must
have had at least one year of
practical experience. Apply
l.. Frank Co., 1900 F st. NV.
AP P OINTMENT CLERK
FOR BEAUTY SALON. APP
PLY FRANK R. JELLEFF.
INC, 1920 F ST. NV,
PERSONNEL OFFICE, 7th
FLOOR.
BOOKKEEPER WANTED by a
large wholesale house, one IA
miliar with Burroughs book
Keeping machine preferred:
working conditions ideal, with
good salary Reply giving full
particulars to P. o. Box 1907,
Washington, D. C.
SALESLADIES, EXPERT
ENCED IN DRESS, COAT
AND MILLINERY DEPTS.:
PERMANENT POSITION.
APPLY HEARN'S, 8O6 7th
ST. NV.
COMPARISON SHOPPER,
With sense of value and abil-
ity to judge merchandise,
knack of expressing observa-
tions in writing. Give details
of education and business ex-
perience. Full-time employ
ment. Box 143-S. Star.
CHILDREN'S SHOE
SALESWOMAN.
Must be experienced in fit
ting and selling children's
shoes. Apply employment
office, 4th floor, Lansburgh's
Dept. Store.
YOUNG WOMAN, EXPERT
ENCED IN CREDIT OFFICE
WORK; MUST BE ACCU-
RATE WITH FIGURES AND
GOOD TYPIST; GOOD SAL
AIRY TO START. APPLY
B. L. WALDMAN, BELL
CLOTHES SHOP, 721 18th
ST. NV.
CARD PUNCH OPERATOR,
alphabetical, for large cor
poration;; excellent opportu-
nifty for advancement; $500
per annum. Apply 1119 2lst
st. NV.
SALESLADIES, thoroughly
experienced in sports wear
and accessories; permanent.
JOSEPH r. HARRIS CO.,
1924 F st. NV.
HELP DOMESTIC.
A,rTIRNooN AZ 1;Rn WORK Apartment. cooking
| no sundays Apply
after II Am. 1900 Lamont st.. Apt so7.
SHAMBERMAID WAITRESS for suest
Home; gooo ref: REQUIRED; $40 per week;
snort hours. IA. 3795.
| GOOk and general houseworker light laun
1Ty: Ma small Liam family; recent reference: S1I.25
COOK: white or colored, wanted Call
aller pm.. Falls Church 22O9 o6.
COOK and houseworker. experienced, clean:
i, 10 am m, through dinner; SIS; Spring Val
ley section. WO. 9246.
COOK, good, plain, s.h.w. for ? people.
nice room and bath II desired: no children
personal laundry; Thursdays of after
breakfast: EN- 764S
COOK. excellent. experienced serving and
Downstairs work; all dav Thurs. and every
other Sun afternoon off refs. and health
Gsro; Sls per wk. EN-. 442l between
COOK and g.h.w., white for family Of z
Nlce nome. Call GE. 3l31, bet. 8 am. and
COOK AND HOUsEWoRKER, part time. .
| 70 after dinner. Chevy Chase area: good
wages Phone WI. 3644, 9 to 4 Monday. :
COOK; g.h.w.. colored. afternoons weekly,
SSatur6ays and Sundays on 2 to 7:3O pm
COUPLE. coored. woman for general
nouseWork and help with 2 small chill
ureni man Tor yard work and some clean
lns Phone SH 2g37
CoLORED GIRL. gh.w. care 6-year girl
sma1l apt: desirable position. ia O66a.
DOMESTIC. ghw days laundry nro
Evening star., 1942-07-26

FURNITURE SALESMAN. employed at
present. desires change; Thoroughly expe-
rienced Borax man Box 443c. Star
JANTrOR. eolored win sive part-time
service In exchange for living quarters:
10 yrs exp. AD. s5e6.
Evening star., 1942-07-26

CHILDREN'S SHOE
SALESWOMAN,
Must be experienced in fit
ting and selling children's
shoes. Apply employment
office, 4th floor, Lansburgh's
Dept. Store.
Evening star., 1942-07-26

CARD PUNCH OPERATOR.
alphabetical, for large cor
poration; excellent opportu-
nifty for advancement: 800
per annum. Apply 1119 21st
st. NV.
Evening star., 1942-07-26
HELP WoAEk.
LAUNDRY

Experienced operators on Gifts. collars
ana bosoms. Also f1nishers. Apply Capital
Laundry. 16 L st s.w
Evening star., 1942-07-26

HOueEKEEPER, white, $50 month; live in
HO. 1000. Ext. 321.
Evening star., 1942-07-26

YOUNG WOMAN, EXPERT
ENCED IN CREDIT OFFICE
WORK; MUST BE ACCU-
RATE WITH FIGURES AND
GOOD TYPIST;; GOOD SAL
AIRY TO START. APPLY
B. L. WALDMAN BELL,
CLOTHES SHOP, 721 18th
ST. NV.
Evening star., 1942-07-26

AIRLINE HOSTESS. not nurse. college
dren, animals. artistic writes poetry
songs stories; needs direction and help
obtaining suitable position. BOX 419-C,
Star.
CASHIER, exp. desires work evenings
permanent or extra work Box 4A5-C,
Evening star., 1942-07-26

HOUSEkEEPER, fond of children. health
card, references. Sll week and carfare.
NiSc nSir
Evening star., 1942-07-26

SUMMER CAMP,
Boys and Girls, 5-14 Years,
WATER FRONT ON WEST RIVER.
Ideal camp, large shade trees boating
water sports. crafts. sports: men and
women councillors, nurse. Near Washing
ton. Good roads
COUNTRYSIDE SCHOOL,
Evening star., 1942-07-26

SECRETARY. competent, with years Of
EXP, desires 70 make chanse. Salary. $50
week. Box 416-S. Star.
Evening star., 1942-07-26
PRIVATE SECRETARY
SITUATIONS poMEs1lc-

COLORED MAN AND WOMAN now avail
Ihoroueh. expert and reasonable workers
Call betweer 10 Am and pm. Sunday
or all day Monday. North 1858.
Evening star., 1942-07-26

MOJOK IKAVEI.
LEAVING TUES. MORN. FOR CLOVIS, N
MI Buick; take 2 pass; Memphis
Little Rock. Oklahoma City or Amarillo
Texas Ordway 2431.
WILL PAY FOR RIDE TO NAVY AR.
lineton Annex and return from vicinity
Of Wardman Park Hotel. Work to 5
Box 466-C. Star
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK AND VICINITY
Leaving Friday, -3lst Room for one Cal
DI. O02l. or WO. 1919 Mr.. Schnfanke
RIDERS WANTED FROM DUNN LORING
rd. and Leesburg pike to 3rd and C sts
NV. via Lee highway; hours. SIS to 4:45;
share expense. Falls Church S23-J-I.
CHICAGO, JULY 80, NEW BUICK: CARRY
or 3; reasonable. Box 379-C, Star. 2S'
Evening star., 1942-07-26

HOUSEkEEPER. reliable, settled woman
white or colored. six-room house in Be-
thesda three employed adults, one child
in school; permanent position. For details,
call Wisconsin 3046 after Z p.m.
HOUsEKEEPER. white. to live in. 25a
Kentucky ave Sc. Lincoln 7514 betveen
Evening star., 1942-07-19
UoM1
wAl,vDOeEN

Sergeant Callahan went toward
the door. They will" he said sadly.
probably decorate you for cool
judgment and bravery and make
you a sergeant" He sighed. They
don't care how tough they make it
for me to make a soldier out of
guy"
AS Sergeant Callahan closed the
door behind him. Bingo looked at
Sheila. 49," he said, you weren't
there, eh?"
Sheila moved uneasily. ii
was an idiot. Bingo."
"A differing idiot" Bingo said.
@Sheila stared at him. "Bingo
Davis! If you think -
Your feet are clay" said Bingo.
Sheila glanced down at her very
small, nice feet.
But" Bingo went on compla-
Gently, you may seal my lips
Il may What9' Sheila gasped.
Kiss me-" Bingo said. "And
make it snappy, featherhead.'
Evening star., 1942-07-19

another. 1t amt likely to happen all
over. any more than everybody's
house is likely to burn down. But the
Red Cross has to be ready whenever
an wherever it happens.
''It's their job - given 'em by
the government - to find shell
ter an beds an food an cloth
ing for any number of people
that need 'em, anywhere they
need 'em, any time. Sometimes
it's a food or q hurricane an
sometimes it's q war.
For example, right here in our
town we have ambulances, hospital
Evening star., 1942-07-19
BULx'S-EYE FOR BINGO
Continued frosn precsding pu9s

Sergeant Callahan were seated in
chairs beside the bed.
Hes awake" Sergeant Callahan
observed.
"Bingor' Sheila cried, standing
up.
Sit down. said Callahan.
Sheila sat down. She seemed
strangely subdued.
Sergeant Callahan regarded Bingo
thoughtfully. Would you happen
to remember what it was all about,
Davis?" he asked.
MY - my rife must have blown
up."
Callahan raised one eyebrow.
NO" he murmured, your rife
did not blow up. But it seems that
one of our new shells did. 1t was in
the trunk compartment of the car
you shot at. You must have scored
a bull's-eye on the cap. 1t was"
Callahan added musingly, very
nice shooting"
"Bingor' Sheila said. Honestly,
l didn't know it was there! mean,
Evening star., 1942-07-19

when Rodman said he wanted to
step out of the car for moment up
there on the hill, IL"
"You thought what anyone would
have thought" Callahan said, land,
like a nice young lady. you kept
looking at the stars. But for the rec
ord you weren't there at all, see?
1t wouldn't look so good for the Old
Man to have his daughter mixed up
with a Nazi agent even if she
was only a sucker who didn't know
bette. This guy pulled the Job
alone. When Davis challenged, he
didn't stop. That's all there was to
it."
0HEnA flushed crimson.
Was - was he hurt?" Bingo
asked.
Once more Callahan's eyebrow
raised slightly. WAS he hurt? No,
ne wasn't hurt. He just sort of dis
appeared"
Bingo blinked. He swallowed.
Wh-what will they do to me?'
Evening star., 1942-07-19

supplies, water purifiers, bedding
material and all the rest of the trim
mings it would take either for our
own folks if they had to move or
for the folks in the next town if
they all had to come spend the night
with us on short notice. That's what
our drive last spring was about"
Must be pretty expensive main-
tainin' all the people that work for
the Red Cross" / said to him.
"Wally.'' said Mister Brown.
there isn't a paid hand working
for the Red Cross in this whole
town. It's just men an women using
their spare time an mostly spend
ing their own money for their own
needs who 60 around getting things
in shape. Of course there are full
time paid workers in big towns. in
the field an so on. But you'd be sur
prised at how much of the work is
contributed free"
"You mean the Red Cross don't
even buy yoH a hamburger" / ask.
Mary a hamburger" he chuckles.
Then, by golly, I will" says l.
This ones on the house"
mo, thanks" says Mister Brown.
"I'll buy it. You save it for the Red
Cross when they come around next
year. There won't be another drive
till 1943."
An l bit my tongue because
had been on the verge of sayin' the
Red Cross seemed to me to do moth
in but collect money all year round!
Evening star., 1942-07-19
READY FOR ANYTHING

kIsTER MILTON BROWN, who
NH runs the Red Cross in this
= neighborhood, didn't come
in to talk me into a donation. He
come in to have a hamburger. But
he got to tellin' me about what he
called the Disaster Committee.
Maybe you don't know it,
Wally," says Mister Brown, but
there's not a part of the United
States that might not have to be
evacuated; mean the folks might
have to be moved from one region to