davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1942-07-02
Significant Decision

Because of its great public mpor-
tance, it is to be hoped that the ruling
by the United States Court of Appeals
for the District that charitable insti-
tutions are liable to suits for negli-
gence will be carried to the Supreme
Court for final determination of
the issues involved.
The case before the court involved
q suit by a special nurse against a
local hospital for injuries received
through the negligence of a student
nurse. The trial jury awarded the
defendant damages in the sum of
$4,000 and the appellate courts rul-
ing affirms that award.
For local hospitals operating on
charitable or quasi-charitable basis,
as we'll as all other charitable insti-
tutions, the decision has serious i'm
plications. This is especially true of
hospitals, for they are already faced
with the prospect of losing the i'm
munity from taxation, supposedly
granted by law, which they have
heretofore enjoyed As a result of
the courts ruling, however, all
charitable institutions will be sub
ject to the higher operating costs
that go with liability to damage suits
and the necessity of carrying in
surance protection against them.
Whether this will compel some insti-
tutions to discontinue operations is a
moot question. The court, judging
from the language of it's opinion
thinks not, but experience may prove
otherwise
Under the old doctrine Of immunity
to suit, as the court pointed out, it
was entirely possible that an innocent
person might be injured through the
negligence Of an agent of a charita-
bic institution. Yet, with the doc
trine prevailing, the injured person
would have no legal redress, although
his expenses and other losses might
be considerable. In these circum-
6bdllCCS, Id ~ lliOlC CQoitOoiC w ANfAAAN y
the charity to assume responsibility
for its own negligence, or to pass the
burden on to the innocent victim?
Certainly there is no easy answer in
such case, and it must be conceded
that there is great deal to support
the reasoning of the court.
It is somewhat disturbing, how
eyer, to note one passage in the opin-
lon which acknowledges that charita-
BILE institutions perform a high
service" in the community, but went
on to say: I'm days when the state
was less mindful of individual need
they (the charities) gave helping
hand not otherwise held out to large
numbers of people" Does this sug-
eest that the court looks with favor
On the assumption by the state OF
Evening star., 1942-07-02
Sequel. to Wake

The successful raid on Wake Island
by land-based American Army bomb
ers, presumably operating from Ha-
waii, provides Japan with a sample
OF what may be expected from our
growing fleet Of long-range bombers
in the days to come. In their deyas-
tating attack on the island outpost
which Japan seized after suffering
heavy losses, United States flyers ap-
parently covered more than 1000
miles of ocean to reach their objec-
tive-or more than 1000 miles for
the round trip. Our planes carried
substantial quantities Of bombs, too,
for the official report told of all sur
face installations being leveled by
the attack
The japanese high command is not
likely to overlook the implications of
this long distance air raid. It Is
about the same distance from Wake
to Toxic as from Hawaii to Wake.
Looking farther northward on the
map, the distance flown by the
Wake attackers approXimates that
between UnalaSka and Japan's forti-
fed Kuriles, or that between the
Western Aleutians and some of
Japan's principal cities. While it is
true that planes could fly either di-
rection over these potential air in
vasion routes, the United States is
believed to be better supplied with
long range bombers than either
Japan or Germany. And mass pro-
duction of these huge four -motored
planes is proceeding apace.
Japan had intended using Wake
as a stepping stone eastward. Re-
peated blows of the sort administered
by our bombers few days ago not
only would render the island useless
to Japan but would speed the day
when Wake once more could be listed
as an asset to us and threat to the
japanese. Perhaps our bombers al
ready have begun to write an Ameri-
can sequel to the epic of Wake.
Evening star., 1942-07-02
Employment Peak

That the industrial expansion
caused by the war effort is breaking
the back of unemployment in the
United States seems clearly indicated
in the Department. of Labor's latest
estimates of agricultural en-
ployment. In mid-May employment
reached 41,201 900, a new all-time
high, and an increase of nearly
100000 over May, 1941. Though the
gain of 1,135,000 in manufacturing
was the principal factor in the ex-
pansion, many other fields reported
substantial employment during the
twelve-month period, and all but two
States - Michigan and Delaware
showed sizable gains over the year.
AS a result of shortages of ma
terials and layoffs in plants whose
facilities are being converted to the
manufacture Of war materials, some
industries, both durable and non
durable, have reported employment
reductions. Gains in war industries,
however, have more than offset these
declines. overall employment has
continued to expand, with an in
crease of $4,000 from mid-April to
mid-May. For the first time since
last November, automobile plants,
recently converted to war produc-
ton, reported an employment gain in
May-heartening evidence of ex-
panding output,
The indexes of factory employment
and payrolls reached the highest
levels on record in May. The in
crease In the manufacturing payroll
index, according to the Department
OF Labor, was nearly four times as
great as the employment expansion.
This was largely due, Secretary Per-
kins explained, ito increased working
hours, overtime premiums and wage
rate increases" These figures show
that labor has shared in the Nations S
rising income.
Current employment gains provide
full justification for drastic reduc-
tions in public relief appropriations.
During the past year, more than
1,356,000 persons have been dropped
from work-relief rolls. Expanding
employment In war and other indus
tries may be expected to result in a
further contraction of relief pro-
grams.
Evening star., 1942-07-02
Argues for Appropriations
In Aid of Inventions.

| To the Editor of The Star
| 1t was very dscouraging to read, in
| recent issue Of The Star, release from
the War Department stating that new
| anti-aircraft gun is now coming into pro-
| duction which is capable of shooting to
height of 10000 feet and then to read
an article in Readers Digest stating that
the Germans are now using anti-air-
craft guns capable of reaching IS 900
feet.
When this is coupled with the news
that Germany's all-purpose 88-millimeter
gun was largely responsible for their
| recent success in Libya, the inevitable
conclusion seems to be that neither the
United States nor Great Britain is
spending enough money on research and
the development of new weapons
Congress has appropriated $200,0OO-
100000 for defense and war but only an
infinitessimal fraction of that sum for
research and development. 1t refused to
appropriate the sum asked for aero
nautical research in spite of Col Lind
bergh's warning that Germany was
spending many times that sum-
Far from encouraging invention the
New Deal has banished the Patent Office
to Richmond and the bright boys work.
ing under Thurman Arnold are doing
their best to discredit the entire patent
system before the Senate Patents Com
mlttee. At the present time inventors
are sending hundreds of inventions day
to the National Inventors Council, COM
posed OF inventors who are donating
their time and whose soverworked staff
obviously is incapable of thoroughly
considering the merits of the inventions
submitted. Apparently Congress con-
siders that the work done by this agency
is so unnecessary that it does not require
an appropriation.
Both the Navy and the Army have bill
lions to spend on the manufacture OF
outmoded equipment but practically
nothing to spend on the development of
new ideas and weapons. The so-called
"Sea Otter boat, which originally was
turned down by the Navy because not
submitted in perfect FORM is only one
among thousands of workable ideas
which have been refused adequate con-
sideration.
Most individual inventors do not have
sufficient time or funds completely to
develop their ideas or to build perfect
working models and no procedure has
been worked out for doing this essential
development work.
1t seems evident that, If we are to win
the war, the inventive capacity of the
country must be as fully utilized as It's
productive capacity. Yet we have scarce
ly begun to make use Of the inventive
ideas and the scientific brains Of this
country. HENRY q. PARKER.
Evening star., 1942-07-02
Tells Advantages Of Motorcycles
In Wartime Transportation.

To the Editor OF The Star.
People seem so busy condemning
motorcycle riders that I would like to
point out few facts in their favor
motorcycle wears out two tires
where an auto wears out four. The
motorcycle tires on an average have
about half the rubber, tire for tire, that
the auto tires have. Nevertheless, they
wear about as long as auto tires
A motorcycle gives good gas mileage
In large machine this runs from about
IS to 60 miles gallon, while In small
machine it may run over 100 miles a
gallon.
A motorcycle causes little congestion
in traffic, and takes about one fourth
the parking space. Despite this,
motorcycle easily and quickly can
transport two workers to and from their
jobs In an economical and efficient
manner. A large proportion of private
autos do not carry more than two pers-
one to and from their work, even though
much stress is being laid on this point.
motorcycle may be made from about
one-sixth the amount of material re-
qulred for an auto, and could be pro-
duced more rapidly.
In spite of these important advan-
tages which motorcycles possess over
autos as a means of defense transporta-
ton, no encouragement is being given
motorcycle riders by Government Off
cials. A motorcylist must pay the same
gas tax, same use tax, same excise tax,
same license fee, same insurance rate
as an autoist, and whereas at least some
OF these fees are supposed to go toward
highway improvement, no thought
seems ever to be given by highway off,
cials to those road hazards which are
of especial danger to motorcylists, such
as gravel on sharp turns Or loose boards
on bridges. These factors were re-
sponsible for SO per cent of the deaths
due to motorcycle accidents in the Dis
trict In 1910. Moreover, the safest
speed for motorcycle riding in city
traffic is somewhat higher than the
speed limit set for autos, and while this
factor Is taken into account in some
localities, 1t Is in general neglected.
Despite all this, I believe, In 1941 the
death toll In the District due to motor
cycle accidents compared favorably with
the record for autos. In fact, II one
Evening star., 1942-07-02

were to exclude deaths involving motor
cycle police killed while in pursuit,
motorcycles are not nearly as hazardous
a means Of transportation as Is often
supposed.
1t seems unreasonable to penalize the
motorcyclist in the present gas ration
ing program. I believe the proposal is
to allow him about 40 per cent as much
gas as is allowed Crossley, or similar
light car, which probably gives the
same gas mileage. I fail to see why
wearing out two extra tires should
license an operator to the extra amount
OF gas. THEODORE PERRINE.
Evening star., 1942-07-02
Who Loves q Man

Who loDes a man con neper kno1D
Ho1U deeply rooted In his heart
She Is. Her lore is like a uine
From which thousand tendrils
start
TO cling at this point and at this.
A pine Which bears the brunt of
storm.
A man thinks this but finds no ,1ords
And lets his lore take other form
Hoping that she 11tH understand
That ,cords are things phtch choka
his breath,
That loue oro,ps deeper than those
Dords
She Will not hear this side Of d>ath
LANCE DELANEY.
Evening star., 1942-07-02
Calls for "Ruthless' Justice
For Spies Arrested by F. B. I.
To the Editor OF The Star.

To the Editor OF The Star.
The work of the Federal Bureau Of
Investigation may be at an end so far
as the spies captured over the week end
are concerned, but-the work of JUS
tice is just begun. They will be tried
and probably given 10 to IS years in
prison, then released to prey upon our
country once again.
Justice certainly Is dead In these our
United States If these men are allowed
to escape so lightly. They were ruthless
in their plans to destroy our American
factories, and our courts of Justice
should certainly be just as ruthless in
their decision in regard to their fate.
JOHN @. CITIZEN.
Evening star., 1942-07-02

the functions Of private charities?
Probably not, but the trend clearly Is
in that directions and it is a trend
that will be given impetus by this
decision. Certainly it is a ruling
which merits careful scrutiny by the
Supreme Court.
Evening star., 1942-07-02
Expresses Appreciation
OF Dunbar Editorial.
o the Editor Of The Star.

To the Editor OF The Star.
Your editorial, Dunbar Unforgotten,"
was fine tribute to the memory OF
one of Americas most talented poets.
1t is refreshing to see such an elo-
quent tribute to distinguished Negro
in the editorial columns of an out
standing paper. All too often white
newspaper readers have little oppor-
tunity to learn from their daily reading
that Negroes, too, have made worthy
contributions to American life.
HAROLD T. PINKETT.
Evening star., 1942-07-02

@. What is the name Of the wealthy
man who gives dowries to brides?-C.
H. K
A. The dowries, distributed annually,
were provided for in a $4,000 fund
bequeathed by the late Julien Poydras,
wealthy planter and bachelor of
Louisiana.
O.. Who invented the name "techni-
color?"-G K D.
A The technicolor process was named
for the Massachusetts, Institute of Tech
nology, alma mater Of the inventor DR..
Herbert r. Kalmus.
@. In radio, what are listening posts?
e. D. N
A. Listening posts are specially
equipped stations which pick up, trans
late and analyze radio broadcasts from
foreign countries.
@. How far is the planet Pluto from
the sun?-C. j.
A. According to the latest calcula-
tions, Pluto is 3,680,000 miles distant from
the sun.
Q. How long have newspaper syndi-l
Gates been in existence?-S. H.
A. The first syndicate was estab-
lished by Samuel Sydney Mcclure In
1884.
@. Who was the famous author who
wrote only one novel which was pub
lshed after his death?-C. r.
A. Samuel Butler, 1S35-1902. His
only novel. THE Way of All Flesh"
though written between 1873 and 1885
was not published until after the
writer's death.
@. Which two Scandinavian kings are
brothers?-G. r. L.
A. Haakon of Norway and Christian
Of Denmark are brothers. They are
sons of Frederick VIII, former King Of
Denmark.
O. When was the Hoover Library
opened2--R. C. T
A. The Hoover Library of War, Revo-
luton and Peace at Stanford University.
Palo Alto, Calf, was opened In 1941.
This collection Of social and political
documents of the Goth century, assem-
bled by Mr.. Hoover Is said to be unique.
@. How long has Chungking been the
capital of China?-M. P. D.
A. The capital was established at
Chungking in 1898. 1t is reported that
this city can shelter practically its
entire population in underground dug
outs.
Q. In what language besides English
does V stand for victory" or its equiv
alent?-D. G.
A. stands for "victorie' in French,
"vryheid' freedom in Dutch, "vitezstvi"
(victory) in Czech, "vitestvo' Cheroism
in Serbian and "ve vii vinne' 1--WE will
VIM in Norwegian.
@. Please give some information
about Maurice Evans, the Shakespear-
can actor.-N. M.
A. Born in Dorchester, England, Maui
rice Evans made his stage debut at the
age of 7 with the Wessex Players, an
amateur group. While playing in st.
Francis of Assist he attracted the atten-
ton of the manager of the Festival
Theater at Cambridge, who engaged him
for his repertory company In 1894
Guthrie McClintic brought him to the
United States to appear with Katharine
Cornell in Romeo and Juliet"
O. Is the steamship Leviathan still
in service?-T. B. D.
A. The Leviathan was sold in 1887
to the Metal Industries. Ltd, of London
for about $800,000. She was to be broken
up and the scrap metal used for arma-
ment.
Evening star., 1942-07-02

1t seems that the word tire" is but
an abbreviation of attire" The time
will come soon when the rubber ring
will resume its original dressy impli-
cation.
Evening star., 1942-07-02

We hear from many sources that
the Germans are desperate" even
though apparently riding the wave of
success. It must be SO; the most
authoritative confirmation is that
Marshal Rommel even used Italians
as combat troops"
Evening star., 1942-07-02
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
Bu Frederic J. Hdskin.

A reader cnn get the drsper to any
question OF fact By Writino The Eue-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Haskin, director, Washington,
D. c. Please inclose stamp for return
postage.
@. When parachusst reaches the
ground, does he strike 1t with great
force?-W. w
A. The impact Of parachutist Is
about the same as that felt on landing
after a jump of or 10 feet.
Q. Is there anything that is harder
than diamond?-T, F.
A. Diamond is the hardest substance
known. only a diamond can cut dia-
mond.
@. Are pigeons successful in carrying
messages In time of war?-G. G.
A. 1t is claimed that 90 per cent Of
pigeon messengers get through success
fully.
@. What is the rank Of an Army
nurse?-E. H. L.
A. An Army nurse ranks as a second
lieutenant.
Evening star., 1942-07-02

Undersecretary of State Welles says
that the peace treaty should wait
until hatreds cool" Fine idea. how
ever, there is another little matter
to be attended to first.
Evening star., 1942-07-02
Common Household Pests

Common Household Pests
Even the best of housewives may
find to her horror that some
obnoxious pest has invaded her
home. 1t may be an army of ants
or cockroaches, moths. termites.
or a mouse or two. The surest
way to keep the house free of
them is to know what to do and
to do it quickly and thoroughly.
Our 32-page booklet on household
pests gives this information
briefly but adequately. To Sc
cure your copy of this publication
inclose 10 cents in coin, wrapped
in this clipping. and mail to The
Star Information Bureau.
Name
Address
Evening star., 1942-07-02
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the 1Driter, although the use of
a pseudonyn1 for publication is
permissible. The Star reserDes
the right to edit all letters Nth
a Die1D to condensation.
Evening star., 1942-07-02

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
Me use for republication of all news diSpa tches
credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights of publication of special dispatches
qefetn also are reserved.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-10-24
Masonic
Ladies'
Niqht Set

MASONIC Ladies' Night has
been set for Wednesday. Oct. %.
by Mount Clemens Lodge No. 6.
F. g. A. NJ, il is announced to-
day.
Masons and their friends will
gather at Gas o'clock for q tur-
key dinner with a splendid pro-
gram to follow, according to
plans. Halloween entertainment
will be featured.
Reservations are limited to
$50 persons and should be made
at once with John Stephens,
chairman of entertainment COM
mittee.
Past Master Albert Marlatt
will be in charge of the pro-
gram, assisted by the worship
full master, DR.. c. A. Ward. 9th
er members of the entertain
ment committee are Past Mas
ter Ralph A. Bennett. Lawrence
Blades, Harold Sherman, Thorn
as Place, Clarence Perry and
Eric ]. Lenning.
GRACE CHURCH GUILD will
meet Tuesday at 2 o'clock in the
parish house.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-10-24
Hobbies Provide Full Life
for Grant School Teacher

neck bones for her delicate
handicraft.
So far. as she knows, and so
far as many sources she has con-
tacted are able to say, she is the
only person who uses fish bones
as q medium for making costume
jewelry. She has made many
pieces, in fact, sent 20 pins to
Flint, her home, to be distributed
as prizes to a Girl Scout troop
she led last summer.
Miss Williams never was Eek
posed" to nature much in Flint,
but when she went to college at
Ypsilanti, she took q required
&C urse in nature study that OPEN
ed whole new world for her.
Her interest in science grew
with her study, and Sc plans
to get her Masters degree in
biology.
Miss Williams has one of the
largest nstive leaf, tWig and
bark collections in the state. In
connection with this collection,
she has made quite study of
birds, and has travelled 1000
miles on her bicycle on nature
trips and outings Shed like to
dabble in photography, which
would work in well with her 9TH
e.. hobbies, but so far, she says, it
is too expensive. She is, however,
very interest in music and
plays both flute and violin. Bird
calls are 10 secret to her.
Mount Clemens is a wonderful
place to study nature, she re-
ports. She has identified more
than so different kinds of birds
here, and has found two species
rarely found in or near cities.
They are the oven-bird, one Of
the warblers. of which there are
two pairs living right behind
the high scr DOL, and 'the tufted
titmouse, a rare member of the
chickadee family.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-10-24
Calendar Coming GGpenb

SATURDAY, OCTOBER "a, 1912
RUAGE SALE in Matthews building Broadway sponsored
by Wesleyan League of Methodist Church.
MACOMB COUNTY White Shrine Of Jerusalem ceremonial
in Masonic temple banquet at $50 p. m
SUNDAY, OCTOBER Is, 1912
CHICKEN DINNER and Goth Anniversary celebration spon-
sored by Ladies Of St. Peters Lutheran Church of Ma
comb at IL Noon.
CHICKEN DINNER and Bazaar at Davis Grange at
DAY OF MOTIVATION for Members of Eastern Sodaliy Un
ion, at Dominican High school, Detroit 10 a. m to
MONDAY, OCTOBER Is
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Of Garden Club at the home Of Mrs
George w. John. 3051 South River road at p. m.
FORGETMENOT CLUB of ST. Louis parish Hallowe
tune party at the home Of Mrs Harry Schwaberow.
Dickinson avenue, at 745 p. m.
BOY SCOUT Troop u.s. members and former members Hal
loween party in Methodist church parors at 1870
YOUNG PEOPLES League Of Zion Evangelical Church. pub
lie MASQUERADE party in church basement at 1880
ROYAL NEIGHBORS Officers Club at the home of Mrs.
George Fory "a Moser Place. at p. m.
WILSON PTA at the school, at 1880 p. m.
PRESBYTERIAN Ladies' Auxiliary at the home of Mrs Jessie
Mackenzie. 116 Clinton street. at 2:30 m.
BUTTERCUP CLUB of ST. Louis parish at the home of Mrs.
Charles Inman, 116 Court street. at 1870 p: m
TWELVE CLUB with Reuben b. King at Dearborn Inn at
GOLDEN RULE Circle pouck at Kings Daughters Home.
PUBLIC BENEFIT GAMES PARTY in Harrison Hall, spon-
sored by Harrison Circle Of Kings Daughters at
ST ANNEs St. Peters parish the home of Mrs.
Norman Mclnerney. $50 North avenue at $40 p
BIN SENIOR sIsrERHooD at the home Of Mrs Paul Lvin
RUdMAGE SALE Matthews building Broadway, sponsor
ed by Mission Society of Zion Evangelical Church.
WV AUXILIARY GAMES PARTY in Veterans hall, at
FRANZ KUHN LODGE knights Of Pythias in Pythan hall.
BRITISH WAR RELIEF Sewing in Grace parish hous. 10
RED CROSS WORK in Mount Clemens High School sewing
rooms, TO Q p m.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-10-24
Lincoln School Goes Our 1907
for Red Cross Kits Project

A TOTAL of $37,8 has been
donated by Lincoln school for
Red Cross kits for overseas serv-
ice men, in . drive which was
100 per cent successful. among
both pupils and teachers.
The ESQ pupils and nine teach
ers at the school, in addition to
raising the sum Of money, also
contributed m any individual
items for the kits, and many
children earned their money or
withdrew it from their own saw
ings. Each teacher conducted the
drive in her own room, under
the general Craftsmanship Of FL
sic Schwartz.
The project was worked out
at the meeting of the Parent
Teacher Association, to make