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Evening star., 1942-11-26

lent showing, and In the same con-
nection 1t should be recalled that the
organization of the court was held
up by delay in appointing the judges
and the court has been functioning
only a short time.
To illustrate the type of cases with
which the court deals, it might be
explained that one of those decided
upheld the claim of two beneficiaries
OF a contested industrial life insur-
ance policy. Another affirmed the
right OF the Government to collect
attorney fees in litigation growing
out of defaulted installment notes
held by the Federal Housing Ad-
ministration.
This intermediate appellate court
was created as part of a program
designed to improve the judicial proc
ess by insuring an unlimited right
Of appeal to Municipal Court hti-
gants who heretofore have been
under certain restrictions in seeking
to carry cases to the United States
Court OF Appeals, one of the busiest
Of the Federal benches, which now is
spared the necessity Of handling any
Of this work.
Sponsors OF the new system, who
saw in it vast improvement over
the former arrangement, can find
satisfaction in the manner in which
the court is performing.
Evening star., 1942-11-26
Thanksgiving Day, 1912

Dear God, / thank Thee that this
final test at last has come
TO me and mine and that, the issue
clear, ioe hare not failed
The tyrnnt's challenge to accent
nor for moment quailed
Before the sudden summons of the
loud and tateful drum.
/ thank Thee for my brothers and tor
the stal,Dart sons
OF hosts OF Ualiant mothers pho
rise against the foe
And forth to thirty battletronts
ioith eager courage 90,
Nor pause for selfish Weaknesses the
iohile the danger runs.
Our ehance to serue the hping cause
noe glory to embrace
With hope and confidence to irin Thu
Kingdom in this place
In fellowship of heroes Dho uiH earn
the right to stand
Before Thy Throne as comrades OF
Thy Son In Thy Command.
JAMES WALDO FAwCETT.
Evening star., 1942-11-26
Lesson of Tunisiu

II there were need for further
vindication OF the administrations
decision to enter into temporary
arrangement" with Admiral Darlan
in North Africa, it is to be found in
the latest dispatches from London on
the battle for Tunisia.
1t is becoming increasingly clear
that the fight for this strategic sec
tor of the North African coast is
going to be hard one. The news
stories out of London quote a head
quarters spokesman as saying that
"the fight is going to be tough and
longer than might be expected" The
Nazis, apparently determined to hold
Tunis and Bizerte if it is at all pos
sible to do so, have strongly rein
forced their Tunisian air bases with
fighters and bombers. A great fleet
of German planes is said to be gath
ering in the Mediterranean theater
and Axis troops still are reaching
Tunisian ports.
The important point is that Hitler
has been able to assemble his forces
for this stand despite the speed with
which American landings in Algiers
were carried out. In those opera
tions, according to official reports,
we lost only 1910 men-a very small
number when the magnitude of the
operation is taken into account And
the landings were made on an ac-
celerated chedule-thanks to the
cooperation of Admiral Darlan and
other French African leaders.
Certainly, considering the Difficult
ties which still confront us, it is clear
enough that our present military po-
sition would have been infinitely
more serious had we been obliged
to overcome determined French re-
sistance in making the original land
ings. Not only would our initial
losses have been much greater, but
the Germans, who have shown what
they can do when given but a few
days to prepare defenses, would have
been in a much stronger position in
Tlnisia. Instead of retaining some
advantage, our forces, In oil prob
ability, would have been faced With
Evening star., 1942-11-26

the necessity Of attacking the enemy
in Tunisia under conditions favor
able to him.
No one can doubt that this would
have called for the sacrifice of many
thousands of American lives-lives
which have been saved as result of
the agreement entered into with Ad-
miral Darlan. There is no reason to
question the sincerity of those Ameri-
cans on the home front who persist
in criticizing the decision which has
been made. Their protests undoubt-
edly are well intended. But it is a
safe assumption that their point of
view is not shared by the American
soldiers in North Africa who would
have had to do the fighting-and the
dying-had the President and the
Army refused to make the most OF
the opportunity which was presented
to them.
Evening star., 1942-11-26
ROCK SPRING ROAD.

OcAI 0lT.
The winter--with It's gradually di-
milfishing supply Of natural feeds
practically here. As recently suggested
in your column, this is an excellent time
OF year to begin feeding the birds. 1t is
hoped that this letter will answer some
minds of beginners who desire to attract
the birds to their yards and gardens by
feeding them.
After trying out various feeds and
methods of feeding-in the light of the
suggestions contained in some Of the
bird books and in your column over
period OF several years-I am submitting
my observations and results for the
benefit of those interested
Since many birds prefer to feed on
the ground, any one can begin feeding
them by throwing out bread, preferably
soaked in water Sunhower seed, baby
chick grains, raisins, apples and suet
may also be used. OF course, water
should be kept available to the birds at
all seasons.
THE all-season favorite dish of the
cardinal, or redbird is sunflower seed.
In the suburban areas at this time OF
y-ar this seed will also attract the
white-breasted nuthatch, the tufted tit
mouse and the chickadee. These four
birds will probably be the principal
guests-and it would be diff1cult to get
together more interesting quartet.
Sunf1ower seed also will attract blue
jays, goldfinches and purple fnches.
Baby chick grains will now attract
song sparrows and white-throated SPAR
rows, juncos (snowbirds), mourning
(turtle) doves and towhees (chewinks).
"Mockingbirds will be attracted by
putting out raisins and an apple cut in
hall. without peeling or coring In the
spring catbirds also will feed on this fare.
"Suet will regularly attract four species
OF woodpeckers-the downy. the hairy,
the red-bellied and the flicker. Starlings
find it difficult to reach thin slabs of
suet tied to the smooth trunk of a tree
away from any branches.
I'm cold or snowy weather most of
the other birds in the vicinity also will
feed on the suet-including the brown
creeper, the somber form of which usu-
ally appears as moving shadow on our
tree trunks.
For several years we have had sue
cessful feeding trays fastened to the
window sill-preferably on the south
Side OF the house. Each of these trays
consisted Of pinch board of a wood
suitable to withstand exposure to the
elements, with molding nailed around
the upper edges: the corners should be
left open, so the rain water will run of.
No roof or covering is needed. Such
tray may be painted white or a sub
dued color; bright or gaudy colors might
keep the birds away. The half OF a
coconut shell containing the eyes.
fastened to the window sill, has also been
a satisfactory feeder.
II 4
How soon will the birds come after a
feeding tray is put up?
Evening star., 1942-11-26
inquiries About Use Of Rubber
And Gasoline by Beverage Trucks,
To the Editor Of The Star

To the Editor OF The Star:
Our Government is using every means
possible to impress upon us the great
Importance OF conserving rubber and
gasoline. 1t tells us the need is vital.
So most of us are cheerfully doing
everything we can to comply.
But how can some of us understand
what Is meant by vital need. when we
see both rubber ana gasoline being used
day after day in wholly non-vital ways?
There must be enough rubber and gaso-
line being used by such vehicles as soft
drink. beer and liquor trucks to equip
small army.
II, as We are told, rubber and gaso-
line are vital to our war effort, how dare
We expend them in this manner?
1t seems to me that such an incon-
sistency Is this needs some explaining.
EkR n. THoNPSoN.
Evening star., 1942-11-26
Delay and Red Tupe

Some time ago Congress apprOpri-
ated funds to be used by the Work
Projects Administration to establish
day nurseries for the children of
war-working mothers. The money
can be had by local communities
almost for the asking.
Day nurseries are needed in the
District. But an old legislative rider
on an appropriation bill, put there
years ago in connection with some
thing entirely different, prevents
care of pre-school-age children in
the District public schools, the logi-
cal agency to operate the day
nurseries.
Last September 3, the corporation
counsels Office prepared a bill re-
pealing this old rider and two days
later Chairman Randolph Of the
House District Committee introduced
it. 1t was referred to the Commis-
sioners for a report. The Commis-
sioners did not get around to making
a report before the bill passed the
House on September %.
The bill came before the Senate
District Committee, and there it lies,
awaiting report from the Commits
sioners. On November 20, last Fri
day, the Commissioners sent the bill
to the Budget Bureau for a report.
On the following Monday the Budget
Bureau sent the bill to the Federal
Security Agency and the Federal
Works Agency, asking their opinion.
Yesterday Star reporter at
tempted to find out how the bill was
getting along in the Federal Security
Agency and the Federal Works
Agency. But it was lost. 1t may
have been lost between the Budget
Bureau and the two agencies, or it
may be lost in the labyrinth of off,
cial channels within the agencies.
The reporter could find neither hide
nor hair of 1t.
1t will turn up somewhere eventu-
ally, of course. One of these days it
will be sent back to the Budget
Bureau, which will send it to the
Commissioners, who will send it to
the District Committee, which will
conduct hearings on it and send it
to the Senate. If it can be passed
by unanimous consent, 1t will be-
passed and eventually it will become
law.
This little history Of measure to
which there is no known opposition,
which puts into effect policy advo-
Gated by the National Government
and which already has been ap-
propriated for by Congress, may seem
incredible. But it is merely an
other example Of the absurdities
which hamper the expeditions ham
ding OF local legislation.
Evening star., 1942-11-26
THIS AND THAT
By Charles E. Trdce1cell.

Birds are unpredictable. In rare
instances, bird will appear the first
day. Usually not sooner than one or
two weeks. Meanwhile, neither the loca-
ton nor the appearance of the tray
should be changed. Last September
your column carried story Of an
apartment window ledge feeding dish
that produced very satisfactory results
after three months without bird caller.
when the birds come it will not be
necessary to set out all the feed that the
birds will eat Small quantities set out
regularly, preferably morning and eve
ming, will keep the birds near.
After some months of regular feeding
the birds will become an important part
of the garden scene. They will come
to cheer us on cold and gloomy days.
When a heavy fall of snow covers the
ground and we are snowbound on the
home premises the birds will come the
more trustfully and in greater numbers.
The monotony of days of illness at home
are relieved by the ever-changing scene
at the bird feeder. AS always, the un-
selfish receive the rewards and bene-
fits-material as we'll as spil'itual-which
the selfish intended to reserve for Them
selves. Yours, A. H. F."
We are glad this correspondent in
cluded the junco in his letter
This Is one of the true aristocrats of
the bird world.
Several Of them were in the yard the
other day. We had just come in from
the outdoors and found the dining room,
which is really our living room, rather
dark
Going to the window we raised the
blind, and in doing so looked out di-
rectly at the snowbirds.
At first we did not recognize them
Probably it was the confusion caused by
the change from light to dark and then
back to light again.
Maybe it was too much thinking about
the war, but who can help that? The
announcers are with us, late or soon"
and no one would escape If he could.
At first we failed to recognize the
juncos.
What beautiful birds those are!" was
the involuntary thought
True aristocrats they were, nonethe-
less so when we realized at last that
they were just our old friends, the juncos.
The junco has an air about him which
classes him as tops in the popular
jargon.
Maybe it is that waistcoat he wears,
and perhaps it is the white chest, but
We think it is more the sprightly but
sedate way he goes over the ground.
The subject of bird locomotion has
not been treated as thoroughly as that
Of fight.
Most Of our singing birds are hoppers
few Of them walkers, and there is
great difference both in the ways of
hopping and the ways of walking, so that
no two OF them make the motions exactly
alike. The snowbird. it seems to us, does
1t exactly right. Watch him, some time
soon, and see if you do not agree.
Evening star., 1942-11-26
Thinks Dictators Must Be Failing
Because They Are Not Winning.

because Iney Are Not Winning.
To the Editor Of The Star:
Militarily speaking, it may be only
the lend OF the beginning" Psyche
logically, and grounded upon precedent,
1t may mean much more
popular poll taken a month ago
doubtless would have disclosed ma ior-
ity opinion that We were losing the
war (Such view, in fact, was voiced
in high official quarters) A poll today
in view of the smashing sea victories
reported in the Southwest Pacific, the
wonderfully planned and executed expe-
dition to North Africa, the backfirine of
Hltlers offensive" in Russia-which
seems to have gone into reverse for
him-very likely would disclose a ma jor-
ity opinion that we now are winning
this war
Both views in the opinion of pro-
fessional observers are premature. There
is still much to be done. Many brave
boys are still to give their lives for
world flt to live in. The tide, however
definitely may have turned, and that, if
than appears on the face OF things in
an early determination of the final issue.
Who remembers the summer OF 1918,
when 1t seemed that the Germans were
going into Paris? Who has forgotten
the flight Of the Kaiser, when his house
OF cards came tumbling down upon him?
dictator. unlike a democracy (Which
can change leadership If necessary, has
to keep on winning When his legend
OF invincibility is gone he is gone-and
his carefully integrated machine with
him. None is perhaps more acutely
aware OF the devastating psychological
effect Of failure in any quarter than
Hitler, Mussolini and Hirohito May we
not wish them many sleepless nights
pondering the news that now is coming
from all fronts?
WILBUR H. CLOSE.
Evening star., 1942-11-26
Complains About Display
OF Liquor In Local Stores,

To the Editor Of The Star:
Statistics show that the District of
Columbia consumes so per cent more
whisky than the wettest State in the
Union. This, In the most difficult times
ever faced by the American people. is
the example the Capital of the United
States Is setting.
1t is obvious that during this crisis
confronting our country the greatest
support to the war effort would be a
clear head and mind that could func-
ton intelligently.
1t is bad enough to see from one to
four retail liquor stores in block, with
signs plastered over the fronts advertis-
ing their wares, but to see delicatessen,
drug and grocery stores devoting from
one-third to two-thirds of their normal
floor and shelf space to the storing and
displaying Of liquor is too much.
That such temptation may be kept As
far rs possible from our children, II
liquor must be sold. It Is suggested that
It BE- confined to 0overnment-ovned and
operated dispensaries. Z. II. IRWIN.
Evening star., 1942-11-26
New Court Functioninq

The dispatch with which the new
Municipal Court of Appeals is dis
posing of the early litigation coming
before it augurs we'll for the future
of the tribunal The first decision
day produced three rulings by the
court, which is composed of Chief
Judge william E. Richardson and
Associate Judges Nathan Cayton and
Andrew M. Hood. Only nineteen
days elapsed between argument and
decision In one case, and twenty lone
In the two others. This Is an excel
Evening star., 1942-11-26

O. Is soldier allowed to wear a mus
tache?-S. T
A. The War Department says that
Army regulations state "A soldier will
keep his beard well trimmed" The wear
ing of mustache may be prohibited,
however, by order OF the commanding
general of a service command or the
commanding officer of a post, camp or
station.
@, What was the opening date Of the
first season OF the Metropolitan Opera9
r.. c. P. -
A. The first season in the present
opera house began on October "a, 1888,
with Faust, and cast including Chris,
tine Nilsson, Sofia Scalchi, Itale Cam
panini Giuseppe del Puente and Fran.
cesco Novara. During this season tha
repertory was sung entirely in Italian.
@. How long has sheff1eld plate been
in uSe?-J M p
A. The method of making this type
of plate was discovered accidentally by
Thomas Boulsover, Sheffield cutler, In
1742.
q. What emperor wore a laurel
wreath during thunderstorms7-E J. X.
A. 1t is said that Emperor Tiberius
always wore such a wreath in a thun-
derstorm. Among the Greeks and Ro-.
mans there was current belief that
lightning could not strike laurel.
Q. What famous author met his death
by experimenting in refrigeration?-L.L L.
A. Sir Francis Bacon was riding in
snowstorm when it occurred to him
to test snow as preservative agent. He
stopped at house, procured fowl, and
stuffed 1t with snow During the expert
ment he caught cold and died soon
thereafter.
@. Is it correct to refer to a letter
as a favor?-R. S. H.
A. Favor" should never be used as
a synonym for letter"
O. On what date is Advent this year7
-G. N. L.
A. Advent Sunday is November 29,
This period Of the church calendar all
ways begins with the Sunday nearest
the feast OF st. Andrew November 30,
and therefore. may fall between Novem-
Der 27 and December 3.
@. What causes the characteristic
blue color OF turquoise?-M L. S.
A. The color is due to the fact that
turquoise is double phosphate Of cop
per and aluminium.
@. What is the name of the tuft of
hair worn by Hindus?-N D. w.
A. The name of the tuft of hair
worn on the crown of the head by some
Hlndus Is "sikha." 1t is not restricted
to any particular Hindu tribe and can
be worn by all of the Hundu castles.
Very few bother to wear it.
Evening star., 1942-11-26
Argues That Christmas
Should Be Left to Christians.

To the Editor OF The Star:
As We approach the season of Peace
on earth. good will toward men," pro-
Tossing Christians in this great land of
ours now stepped in a war against pagan
aggression will wonder what Christmas
will mean to the American people. In
store windows, in printed advertise
ments and even on greeting cards will
appear the word Xmas" Will this indi-
cate that *" marks the spot where
Christ was?
Many non-believers and non profess
ing Christians again will use the day
as justified occasion for indulgencies
not generally considered good form at
other times and in a way insulting
rather than glorifying His name. What
sacrilege! The same divinely inspired
book which records the birth of the
Saviour also has much else to say re-
specting this Christ. 1t would be more
fitting for non-believers to refrain from
sacrilege that day and leave the observ-
aIlce Of Christmas to those who have
not substituted TX" for the Christ in
their lives. It would also be fitting for
processing Christians, whether in high
positions or low, to be proud Of their
faith and exAlt the name Of Christ.
The Christian Sabbath today represents
. generous compromise on the part Of
those who taks the name Of Christ.
Evening star., 1942-11-26
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the Uriter, although the use OF
a pseudonyn for publication is
permissible. The Star reserues
the right to edit all letters ,Uith
a uie1O to condensation.
Evening star., 1942-11-26
Hoskin's Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. Haskin.

reader can get the dnsDer to any
question OF fact by iDriting The Epe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Hdskin, director, Washington,
d. c. Please inclose stamp for return
postage.
@. What was the date of the frst
Thanksgiving proclamat!on?-B. o. K.
A. The first Thanksgiving proclams-
ton Of President was that Of George
Washington. who in 1889 ordered day
of Thanksgiving for the adoption of ths
Constitution.
Q. Has the Bible ever been translated
by woman?-S. X. D.
A. Miss Julia E. Smith OF Glaston-
bury, Conn, in 1876 made translation
Of the Bible from the originals.
@. Which is the largest reptile2-B N.
A. The crocodile is the largest of liv-
ing reptiles. 1t may attain length Of
80 feet.
@. Please explain just what is meant
by a current of electricity.-D M.
A. The flow of huge numbers of elec-
irons, each carrying the same small
quantity of electricity, makes up an elec-
trio current.
@. What is the average age of chill
dren graduating from high school?-J. c.
A. The ONCE of Education says that
the age of high school students at grad
uation according to the latest available
statistics is 1923. Twenty years ago the
average age was slightly higher.
@. What is the most widely cultivated
flower?-M. A. A.
A. The rose is probably grown in
more gardens than any other plant. 1t
grows wild in practically all temperate
regions and on the mountain heights in
the tropics.
Evening star., 1942-11-26

Wedding Book-Formal or informal
home or church-the answer is
contained in this new publication.
This up-to-th minute booklet covers
the etiquette of modern weddings,
from the guest list to anniversaries.
In keeping with the times, the mill
tary wedding has been included. Just
what the prospective bride has been
waiting for. To secure your copy of
this publication inclose 10 cents in
coin, wrapped in this clipping, and
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Evening star., 1942-11-26

Perhaps 1t is quite natural that the same
may be the fate of Christmas Dav
hypocrisy and compromise have no
more place in Christianity than in ma
tlonal loyalty and patriotism
EDWARD N. JANSON.
Offers Suggestions
For Traffic Reform,
To the Editor Of The Star:
The rising toll Of traffic deaths shows
that the experts" alone cannot solve
the problems involved. Permit me to
suggest:
l. Simplhcation OF traffic lights. The
four-way lights, as for example on the
corner Independence avenue and Seventh
street S,W.. are irritating Many Govern
ment employees whom 1 have asked do
not understand these lights.
2. Unification of traffic lights. Either
aff1x all lights before the crossing street
or all after it, not some one way and
some the other.
3. Teach newcomers. Many coming
from cities in which the street traffic
lights are affixed before the crossing
street think that in Washington the red
lights, affixed across the street, close only
the straight through traffic, not the turn
traffic
4. Teach police officers. There are
many police officers who understand little
OF traffic regulation / observed some
officers who during rain seek refuge in
halls and under awnings instead of serv-
ing the public by which they are paid
Especially at Union Station, the need
for better personnel is obvious.
5. Make all bus and streetcar drivers
peace ofhcers, with the right to arrest an
offender or to censure them.
RICHARD A. KAHN.
Evening star., 1942-11-26

General Pershing says: Germany
has once again met her Marne." And
John Joseph knows Marine when he
sees one
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-26

during the week Of December
Bill.
The sailor sons Of Mrs Foley
are George Jr, p, who is a sea-
man second class, Byron, p. who
is a machinlSts mate second class
and Robert. 20. who is d car
pentcrs mate third class.