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Evening star., 1942-05-02
Within This Room

A tapestry OF charm and color
spreads
Along the ,Oalls, and touches eUerv
space.
Here life and lore, enchanted, Htt
their heads,
Each one Is like a tpeH-loued,
honored face.
Romance and hun,or, tragedy and
song,
Caught in spell Of printed ,Dords,
and held
BetWeen thin, multicolored palls
that throng
The ShelDes NTH miracles un-
paralleled.
The freight fickers, shadows leap
and dance,
The candle lifts its pello,D fame to
ShoD
Each separate uolume standing In q
trance,
Waiting for me to summon its
bright oloU.
/ pause, uncertain, then stretch forth
my hand,
And bid the ,Dorld unrou at my conn.,
rnund.
MARY WILLIS sHELBURNE.
Evening star., 1942-05-02
Proposes National Lottery
To Raise Money for War.

To the Editor Of The Star:
Our country at present is financing the
greater part of its war effort through the
sale of Defense savings bonds. Sooner
or later these bonds must be repaid
with interest.
The Government also raises funds
through the various forms of taxation.
Money derived through taxes does not
have to be repaid. There is limit, how
ever, to the amount of tax burden that
the public can carry. If the tax burden
becomes too great. a complete break
down in our entire tax structure will
result.
Various solutions to our financial prob
lens have been suggested, none of which
has proven entirely satisfactory. The
legalizing of national lottery has cer-
tain merits. but the word lottery" is
Objectionable. For example. the game
known as lotto" derived from the word
Evening star., 1942-05-02
Discusses Danger to Workers
From Undisciplined Unions and Leaders

To the Editor of The Star
The statement frequently is made in
Congress and elsewhere when union
practices are under discussion that the
proposed reforms are not directed at the
great majority of good" unions and
good union leaders. but only at the
minority Of labor racketeers. Just what
basis is supplied for use of the words
majority and minority" never Is given
and so far as this writer knows there
are no facts available that substantiate
the assertion that there is a good"
majority of unions and union leaders
and a bad" minority.
Complaints against union activities
and union officials have been made by
union members, but as there exists no
method prescribed by law for the adjudi-
cation of grievances arising within
unions, these complaints result in in
timidation of the complainants. Re-
course to the courts is not only expen-
sive, but a practical impossibility for
those debarred from employment by the
action of union officials against whom
complaints have been filed. If there is
any truth in the statement that the in
dividual worker has no power to fight a
corporation for just consideration, then
it is 10 times truer in the relationship
between individual union members and
union officials Non-union members,
likewise, have no protection against
union excesses which trespass against
their rights as individual citizens
Unions may or may not, as they see
ft provide machinery for settlement of
inter-union grievances and complaints
against officials. They alone may deter
mine whether the findings are just and
supported by the evidence, the trial fair
and the judges unprejudiced. To Judge
oneself is too much to demand of erring,
human flesh and in no other human
activity is it presumed that such hear
ings would be anything other than a
farce and traveSty upon the name
of justice.
Absolute power leads to corrupt power
and never was the axiom more truly
illustrated than in unions As they exist
today. Are there. can there be. any
good" unions comprising that mythical
majority under these conditions? Unless
unions and their leaders are subjected
to regulation, maintenance Of union
membership, as laid down in cases re-
Gently before the War Labor Board, and
compulsory unionization spell the en-
slavement of the individual American
worker. not his emancipation. or his
imagined beneft.
EDNA M. COLLARS.
Evening star., 1942-05-02

of the Confederacy, born there, the
child Of a second wife, on January
10, 1907. The house itself, under the
careful patronage of the foundation,
gradually is being restored to the
condition Of its prime. Eventually,
it is to be model Colonial domestic
establishment of the type for which
pre- Virginia is best
and most gratefully remembered
The ancient concept, as the first
residents sponsored it, was an English
ideal of rural convenience and Secur-
ity; and that historic fact surely
ought not to be forgotten.
Meanwhile, Queen Caroline's 800
pounds have gone back to their
source and thus another immortal
legend is added to those already
preserved at Stratford.
Evening star., 1942-05-02
CIoshinq Personalities

The major difference of opinion
which has developed between mu-
nicipal officials and Federal civilian
defense chiefs concerning the pres
ent setup of the Districts communi-
cations control systematic key to
mobilization and operation of the
protective services-is a most serious
matter.
James M Lands, director of the
Federal o. c. D., has recommended
many changes, including decentrali-
cation of the control center and
appointment of full-time con
troller." He said he feared the
present system, during enemy at
tack, would mean "incalculable loss
of life and property" Mr.. Lands is
said to have had the advice of tech
nically qualified persons.
On the other hand, Herbert A.
Friede, the Districts chief of COM
munications, is superintendent of
the fire alarm system and Is also
regarded as qualified technician.
He fatty denies that the control
system broke down at the last test
and opposes the Lands proposals,
saying some of them would cause
chaos and confusion" He agrees
there were delays and confusion in
transmission of reports of "inci-
dents" but he believes that the sug-
gestion for establishing at least four
subcontrol centers would do more
harm than good. Colonel Lemuel
Bolles, civilian defense director, a
Reserve Army officer called into
active duty to take the post, appears
to be siding with Mr. Lands.
Commissioner Young, who has the
ultimate local responsibility as
metropolitan civilian defense CO.
ordinator, has taken the sensible
course of calling a round-table con-
ference of municipal experts in
an effort to clear up this differ
ence of opinion. The people of
Washington, as Mr.. Young knows,
are not interested in proving whether
one official is wrong and another
right, but rather in getting a clear
picture of the facts and in taking
appropriate corrective action. 1t is
to be hoped that all concerned will
approach the problem in that frame
of mind.
This controversy and others, how
ever, have presented indications
that there are some personal or tenn
peramental issues within the higher
ranks of those serving the District
civilian defense machinery, causing
a lack Of real teamwork. Clashes
of this sort should be stopped at
once. If differences of this character
continue, Co. -ordinator Young or the
Board of Commissioners should act
promptly to eliminate them by what
ever means may be necessary. The
task of mobilizing Washington for
It's part in the war will permit of no
temporizing with any personal
squabbleS.
Evening star., 1942-05-02

@. How much air does an autonobils
tire lose In one week?-T. NJ
A. Under normal conditions, sir is
pounds a week.
@. Is it possible for fish to drown
c. L.
A. Under certain conditions tbs Is
possible. If fish is placed in vater
devoid of oxygen, or If a fast moing
fish such as the mackerel La restrsted
so that it cannot swim rapidly and hus
secure enough oxygen, 1t may drown
O. What is the difference between Vs.
teroids. planetoids and mx..r planets -
C. M. d.
A. The terms are synonymous. Tie
name asteroid was given to these smll
heavenly bodies by Sir william Herschd.
Astronomers designate each one by LIS
number and name as, for example, |
Ceres.
@. Which Latin American capital cit,
has no railroad entering it'-C. M. D
A. Tegucigalpa, Honduras. and Asun-
cion, Paraguay, are the two Latin Ameri-
can capitals without railways.
@. What Is meant by '1holystoning"
the decks Of ships?-R. N. 3.
A. Holystone is a soft sandstone used
to scrub the decks of naval vessels. The
designation holy" Is said to have been
applied to the stone because, at one time,
fragments of broken monuments from
St. Nicholas Church. Great Yarmouth.
England, were used to scrub the decks
of the British Navy.
@. How many bells are there In the
Singing Tower at Luray, Va.7-P. C.
A. There are Al. The largest weighs
7,640 pounds. and the smallest little
more than IL.
@. How were the so-called devils
corkscrews" the curious formations In
Nebraska, producedp-S. P.
A. The devils corkscrews" are q
geological mystery. Discovered and
named by cowboys nearly so years ago.
these strange spiral formations have
since been studied, but their origin re-
mains puzzle.
@. What is the derivation of the
word "journey"?-M. B. D.
A. Journey, from the French Jour
nee" day, originally meant a days
work or travel. In the Middle Ages, the
distance was reckoned as 40 miles, The
early use of journey for a days work Is
still found in glassmaking and In the
operation of the British mint.
@. What was the location of Sodom
and Gomorrah, destroyed by a rain of
fire and brimstone"?-M N
A. According to a tradition dating
from Josephus. the Dead Sea covers the
site of these two cities.
@. Was soccer football widely played
in other countries before the war;
T. r. w.
A. The United States Football As
ISOLATION says that soccer football was
played extensively in over go countries
under uniform rules, particularly those
of Europe and South America where it
was the predominating sport.
@. How many bones are there in the
human body?-B. F. E.
A. There are slightly more than 200.
Evening star., 1942-05-02
Pays Tribute to City
As University" Center.

To the Editor Of The star;
The rare privilege of a residence in
Washington the past year or two, with
Its multiplicity of worthwhile interests
and activities, has given the writer a
sense of afiliation as with some splendid
informal, free university, with every IA
cility for self or quasi-professional ed
ucation in the greatest and loveliest
things of life.
Here, with such university for his
"alma mater; with its colleges of arts
and sciences, medicine and law; depart
ments of diplomacy, government,
finance; engineering and business, war.
religion and peace scattered about over a
campus" many miles square, how limit
less, how varied the education, culture,
inspiration might be available merely
for the seeking or asking Of the am
bilious candidate" for any degree"
whateverl w. DANA.
Evening star., 1942-05-02

An egg of the Kiwi, wingless bird
of New Zealand, averages a quarter
Of the weight of a female of that
species. The egg of a shad runs
about one two -millionth Of the
weight of Mrs Clupea sapidissima.
A similar variety of proportion af-
fects the worthwhile ideas Of man
kind.
Evening star., 1942-05-02
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the iUriter, although the use of
q pSeudonynr for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters NTH
q UieU to condensation.
Evening star., 1942-05-02
Argues Need for Economy
As a Requisite Of Victory.


The talk of President Roosevelt Tues
day night was as eloquent and forceful
as usual, but would have inspired more
confidence for the buying of bonds and
stamps had he given the public some
assurance of Government economy. espe-
cially in such non-defense spending as
the w. P. A. and the many other hum
bug New Deal projects.
1t is not easy to forget, that after
being elected on platform promising
a reduction in Government expenses, the
administration resorted to the most out
rageous extravaganza in the history of
the world in its attempt to spend the
country into prosperity.
Unfortunately, up to now the admins
tration has given no encouragement to
the honest conservative statesmen like
Senators Byrd and Tydings in their
efforts toward economy. We all realize
that immense spending will be neces-
sary. but when we spend hundred times
as much as the Axis and get less for it
and pay time land d-a-half when the
worker in Japan receives 10 cents a day,
we are not on the right road to win
the war.
DOPE WAITEN
Evening star., 1942-05-02

lottery" never was really popular with
the public until the name was changed
to "bingo."
Since it is imperative that the Gov
eminent raise more funds for the prose-
cution of the war, it is my suggestion
that Congress enact law setting up
national victory fund. Such a fund
would be governed by a board of direc-
tors empowered to issue what would be
known as victory shares" at least once
monthly. All shares would be numbered
consecutively and sold to the public at
a specified figure. and all monies derived
from the sale of these shares would be
placed in the victory fund and during
the month following their sale the board
of directors would hold a public draw
ing, after which so per cent of the net
proceeds would be paid out to those
shareholders whose numbers were drawn.
The money remaining in the fund, of
course, would be used to further our
war endeavor.
Some may diSapprove the foregoing
plan on the basis that it is gambling.
Let us remind such individuals that
Uncle Sam now is participating in the
greatest gamble the world ever has wit
messed. Our freedom, our homes, our
very lives are at stake. Are not these
priceless possessions worth more than
money? EDGAR H. TABER.
Evening star., 1942-05-02

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the use for republication of all news dispatches
credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights Of publication of special dispatches
herein also are reserved.
Evening star., 1942-05-02

Dreams - This little booklet
will afford endless interest and
amusement to the owner. Briefly
it relates something of tn, dream
lore of the past, and gives the
meanings of many dream SYM
bols according to ancien prac-
tice. 1t includes chapters on
dreams, rules for Interpretation,
and a dream dictionary. To Sc
cure your copy of this 3-page
publication inclose 10 ceats in
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and mail to The Star Infrma-
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Evening star., 1942-05-02
Huskin's S Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. Hdskir.

reader can get the dnstper to any
question OF fact bg priting The Ere
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Haskin, director, Washington,
d. c. Please incloss stamp for return
postage.
Q. Why are some Army posts called
forts and others camps7-C. L. D.
A. Permanent Army posts are de-
signated as forts. Places occupied tenn
porarily by troops are called camps.
Q. Does the weather have any effect
upon mental processesf-B. T.
A. Clarence A. Nils. in Human
Biology" says that Intelligence tests
given in summer heat result in ratings
only about 60 per cent as high as those
obtained during winter cold.
@. Were Stradivari vitlins considered
valuable during the makers lifetime?-
A. N. C.
A. The first Stradivari violinS sold
for about 90 gold lire apie, or less than
$50 in our money. Today the finest
violins of this great maker nay be worth
as much as 100000
Evening star., 1942-05-02
Suggests Cab Stands
Each a City Block in Size.

To the Editor of The Star
More than two years ago in a letter
to a Washington newspaper this writer
proposed what Government transporta-
ton experts are introducing today.
namely, elimination of the hazardous
cruising of taxicabs and the replacing of
the same with cab stand and call sys-
whole square in each section of the city
could be set aside for taxicabs-on-call.
These squares could provide parking
space for at least 20 cabs to each side
of the square, thus making 80 cabs to the
entire square. Eight cab companies could
divide the space in each of the four sides
of the square, with dividing lines for
each so there would be no discrimination
Here you would have a cooperative sys-
tenn. Here there would be no dog-eat-
dog competition; every one would have
an opportunity to make an honest dollar
without being "cut" by another and
faster cab en- route, as in the cruis-
ing system.
Elimination of the cruise system also
would eliminate one of the worst traffic
hazards, the split-second halting of
cruising cabs at intersecting curbs en-
dangering the safety of motorists travel
ing behind, whose own cars are oftener
caught in heavy traffic starting in the
opposite direction when the traffic light
changes. TOP HAT.
Evening star., 1942-05-02
Explains Position of Soldier
In Photograph of Htler's Progress.

To the Editor of The Star:
In Thursdays $50 edition of The Star,
there appeared on the front page pic
ture showing Adolf Hitler riding to the
Reichstag on December II, 1941.
I wonder if many of your readers, or
the editor himself in fact, noticed any,
thing peculiar in the picture mentioned?
Slightly to the left of the center of the
picture will be seen a German soldier.
one of the many lining the curb, but this
particular soldier has his back turned to
Der Fuehrer.
No, he is neither angry nor does he
neglect to salute Hitler. The reason for
his facing in the opposite direction is a
German Army regulation which requires
that on state occasions when the head
Of the nation appears every tenth SOL
dier on guard has to face outward. This
to prevent any person or persons view
ing the procession from attempting any
act in which officials may be the target
for assault. w. J. HUESTON.
Evening star., 1942-05-02
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-21
CHILE CABINET
 RESIGNS IN BODY
Charges of Sumner Welles Is Cause; New Cabinet to
 Oppose Axis
BY WILLIAM.L. F. HORSEY
 United Press Staff COrresnOndent)

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Santiago, Chile, Oct. 2i-(UP)- President Juan Antonio Rios acts today or tomorrow on the resigna. tions of the cabinet, which quit yes- terday as result of the charges of American Under Secretary of State Sumner Welles that Axis agents are operating from Chile against the United Nations.
 The cabinet resigned to permit Rios to replace Foreign Minister Err nesto Barros Jarpa, who advocated maintenance of diplomatic relations with the Axis. Political leaders said the resignation was step toward an open break with Germany, Italy and Japan.
 The political crisis was touched of by Welles in Boston, Oct. 8. He charged that Argentina and Chile the only Latin American countries maintaining relations with the Axis = had permitted Axis agents to transmit information that resulted in the sinking of United Nations ships.
 Three days later, Rios cancelled a projected goodwill visit to the Uni- ted States, explaining to American Ambassador Claude G. Bowers that Chile, nevertheless, would continue cooperating in continental defense.p z
 Although Chilean newspapers sup ported Rios decision, many attacked Barros Jarpa's foreign policy and some racial party leaders demanded his resignation. Rumors had circu- lated since last Friday that the cabi- net would resign.
 Freedom of Action
 Last night, the cabinet met in the office of Minister of the Interior Raul Morales and agreed to resign. They presented their resignations to Rios, explaining that they wished to give him freedom of action"
 The Socialist party believed the resignations would lead to rupture with the Axis. Col. Marmaduke Grove, the partys secretary-general, said:
 Personally and speaking for my party, this change in the cabinet satisfies us since 1t signifies the ap- preach of break relation with the Axis powers and a definite solution of our international position in a manner we have been advocating for long tine."
 It was not yet known whether Barros Jarpa and the other mem bers of the cabinet, which was formed of five radicals, three So- cialists, two Independent Liberals and two Democrats on April 6, would be replaced.
 However, reliable sources suggest ed that Barros Jarpa would be re- placed by Joaquin Fernandez, now serving as Chilean ambassador to Uruguay.
 Others expected to be replaced in- clude Benjamin Matte, minister of finance, Morales, and Leonidas Leighton, labor minister.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-21
NOTICE

DISTRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PROBATE COURT, October Fist, A. D. 1942. ESTATE of ANN M. BROPHY, late of Waterbury, in
 said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of MARTIN BROPHY, ct. al, praying that let ters of administration may be granted on said Estate, as per ap- plication on file more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED. That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Waterbury, in said District, on the 26th day of October A. D. l942 at 800 o'clock in the forenoon (Eastern War Time), and that notice be given of the pendency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same one time in some newspaper having a circula- tion in said District, on or before the 22nd day of October 1942.
 Attest:
 MARGUERITE NJ. FAHY, 1O-21-1t Asst. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-21
Legal Notices
NOTICE
AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUILD ING ZONE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WATERBURY.

Be It Ordained by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Water bury:
 The Building Zone Map which is part of the Zonnig Ordinance for the City of Waterbury, Connecticut, passed and adopted by the Board ot Aldermen, September 4th, 1928, and approved September 5th, 1928, is amended by changing from "C Residence Zone to Business Zone No. l, property located at No. 6l Pearl Street, bounded:
 Northerly-10o feet on land now or formerly of Harry G. Ryder;
 Easterly-50 feet on Pearl Street
 Southerly-10O feet on land nov or formerly of Minnie Palangio;
 Westerly-50 feet on land now ol formerly of Matilda B. Moline anc on land now or formerly of Oscar P and Anna B. Hess, each in part.
 Passed and adopted by the Board of Aldermen at meeting held Octo. Der 5th, 1942, and approved by the Mayor, October 14th, 1922.
 Attest:
 ... JOSEPH M. SHEA, 10-2o-2t City Clerk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-21
U. s. Citizens Service Corps

Millions of men and women of all ages, not heretofore formally identified with Civilian Defense, are offered the opportunity to- become affiliated with the U. S. Citizens Service Corps, established under administrative order recently issued by James M. Landis, Director of the U. S. Office of Civilian Defense. The U. s. Citizens Service Corps will be supervised nationally by the Civilian Mobilization Branch of OCD. Qualifications for member ship include completion of pre- scribed. training courses, officially approved by the local defense coun- cil, or completion of a prescribed apprenticeship devised by the local Civilian Defense Volunteer Office, or completion of 50 hours of work where no specific training is re- quired in a position approved by the Local Defense Council through it's volunteer office. Persons already serving in such positions who have completed the required number of hours are immediately eligible for membership in the U. s. Citizens Service Corps.
 Appointment to the U. s. Citizens Service Corps is to be made by the local authorities and each person appointed must take an oath to defend and uphold the Constitution of the United States and to perform all duties to which he is assigned. Members are entitled to a certifl- cate of membership and to wear g newly adopted insigne of the U. s. Citizens Service Corps. Failure to perform duties assigned is grounds for dismissal by the local defense council.
 The new insigne for the mem- bers of the U. s. Citizens Service Corps, shown above, consist of a red @V" in the center of Q white trian- gle, with a small red "C" and ID" placed on the sides of the "V"; the usual white triangle to be embossed on a circular field of blue.
 Members of the U. s. Citizens Service Corps are entitled to wear their insigne either as . lapel but ton or pin. They are not, however, authorized to use the brassard or arm band which entitle members of the protective services of the ! U. S. Citizens Defense Corps to be in the streets during g blAekcut