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Evening star., 1942-09-07
This Labor Day

President Roosevelt has the man.
date of history for the statement:
Democracy has made labor's ad-
vances possible" and there could be
no more appropriate occasion than
this Labor Day for such an acknoWl-
edgment of labor's debt to freedom.
But at the very start of any discus
sion of the relation between the
workers of the Nation and the insti-
tutions of ordered liberty under
which they fortunately live 1t is
necessary to stipulate that labor in
the United States is all-inclusive.
Every American justifies his right to
exist. There is no idle leisure class"
in this country. Nothing could be
more notably mistaken that the once
familiar dogma of rigid economic
separation. If it ever were true in the
great Republic founded by Wash
, ington and preserved by Lincoln, it
certainly is false today, when the
whole American community, with no
group exception, is enlisted to the
end that civilization may not perish.
Mr.. Roosevelt is we'll within the
demonstrated truth when he de-
clares: "All of us are pledged to the
war effort"
And it perhaps may be helpful to
point out that it is for the welfare of
the humblest toiler that America
and her Allies fight. The President
starts his message with the words:
There has never been a Labor Day
as significant as this one" 1t is a
fact which he does not need to ex-
plain that now as on no previous oc-
casion in the annals of mankind the
progress, the achievements and even
the hopes of millions are threatened.
The Axis program of conquest con-
templates the reduction of multitudes
of free individuals to such slavery as
has not been known since written
chronicles first were kept. If the
international outlaws were to win, a
universal serfdom would be the lot
of the conquered myriads.
On the other hand, the triumph of
embattled democracy is certain to
signify the continued evolution which
democracy, especially during the past
$50 years, has made feasible. In
calculable gains in productivity and
in rising living standards would be
assured. The experience through
which the people now are passing
reasonably may be expected to i'm
prove their efficiency, enhance their
solidarity, expand their capacity for
cooperation, strengthen their COM
prehension of justice and their ap-
probation of the high privileges OF
fellowship and peace. Mr.. Roosevelt
properly stresses the immediate need
for sacrifices, but he Is correct in his
confidence that: "All this is little
enough I" in a world where free
dom is imperiled"
Should it happen that America
were defeated before the first Mon
day in September, 1943, this Labor
Day would be the last. The whole
population of the United States un-
derstands that. and it Is rising in
Irresistible might to save itself, its
liberty and all the noble fruits
thereof.
Evening star., 1942-09-07

@. Why Is low shoe called an OK
ford?-J. w. N.
A. Low shoes laced or tied over the
instep were first made and worn at
oxford, England.
Q. Do the President and vice presi-
dent speak any language other than
English?-W. E.
A. President Roosevelt speaks French
and has some command of Spanish and
German. Vice President Wallace speaks
Spanish and Is said to be studying
Portuguese.
@. Was the Suez Canal attacked In the
First World wars. S. M.
A. The only attack on the Suez Canal
during the First World War was un-
successful. 1t took place February 2 and
3, 1915
@. Is there any animal in the United
States which carries its young in pouch
after birth as the kangaroo does?-B.
F. NJ
A. The tiny opossums, about one-half
inch in length, are placed by the mother
in pouch on her abdomen. When big
enough to leave the pouch they are car
ried on the mothers back or cling to
her tail by their own tails.
@. What is the Indian pipe of peace
called?-R. M.
A. The pipe of peace Is known as the
calumet.
Q. Who took the leading parts in the
motion picture "Wings"?-F. c. v.
A. Clara Bow, Charles Rogers, Richard
Arlen, Gary Cooper took the parts of
Mary Preston, John Powell, David ARM
strong and Cadet White, respectively, in
Wings"
Q. Do all birds waikiki. r. S.
A. The hummingbird cannot place one
foot before the other in walking. It's
feet can be used only for perchins. It
can move only by moving its wings.
Q. Did the Hawaiian Queen Iiliuoka.
lani marry an American2-R r.
A. Queen Liliuokalani married John
o. Dominis, Bostonian, In 1862.
Q. How much does 1t cost to light a
ball park for night league gamer
M. H. T.
A. The cost might run from s4o0 to
s7oo game, depending on the number
of innings.
Evening star., 1942-09-07
Expresses Approval
OF Mr.. Lawrence's Views.
To the Editor of The Star

To the Editor of The Star:
Too few of us ever tell you of features
in The Star which we appreciate. There
fore am writing to tell you how excel
lent I think are the columns of David
Lawrence. A good many people are
deeply concerned over present trends ana
conditions within the Government and
feel greatly the need of sound discus
sions, such as those presented by Mr..
Lawrence
Sometimes your editorials are weak,
but I believe in general you have public
support. was astonished to see an
editorial In support of the street cross
ing regulation proposed by Mr.. Van
Duzer, the nobody -wants-him traffic
conflser. r. w. HANDBOOK.
Evening star., 1942-09-07
Lower Draft Ace

cen, Senator Gurney, Republican, of
South Dakota has taken a coura-
geous step intended to bring into the
open a question which demands
immediate consideration but which,
to this time, has been sidestepped by.
those who must make the final de-
ciSion.
This is a matter which ought to
be determined solely on the basis Of
military necessity. Neither political
considerations nor misguided senti-
mentality should be permitted to
influence the result in any way. Yet
the plain fact is that these factors
are influencing Congress and the
War Department, to the detriment
of the country and the young men
themselves.
BY this time the responsible off,
cials In the War Department must
know whether there exists a real
need for the eighteen and nineteen
year olds. If they are not needed,
clear statement to that effect would
dispose of the matter But if they
are needed, and all of the evidence
points to this conclusion, then there
ought to be no hesitancy in saying so.
At his press conference last week,
Secretary StimSon was asked to state
his attitude on the question of draft
ing these young men. He replied,
That's a matter for Congress-" This
is position which is clearly wrong,
for the responsibility rests no less
with the War Department than with
Congress. 1t may very well be
that the departments real view of
the matter has been put before Con-
gress in one way or another on va
riouS occasions. But this is not
enough. The question is now up, in
the form of the specific legislation
offered by Senator Gurney, and the
Secretary of War ought to come for
ward with a frank statement of the
nature of the military need for these
men.
As everybody knows, eighteen and
nineteen year old youths are enlist
ing every day. And there Is good
reason to believe that the need of
the armed services for these men is
the principal reason that a ban has
not been placed on voluntary enlist
ments. If that is generally true-if
all of these young men are needed
| then it becomes not only an affront
to the men in question but a grave
disservice to them to talk of post
poning their induction until after the
elections. Members of Congress and
those in civilian life who, under
standably enough, are reluctant to
put rifles in the hands of these young
men should remember that even
ually they will have to go into battle.
Some day, perhaps not so many
months in the future, their lives may
depend on the care and skill with
which they have been trained. But
| this takes a great deal OF time. InOSe
who would dodge this issue until
after the elections as we'll as those
who simply shrink from taking an
inevitable step, should pause and ask
themselves which is better--to draft
the young men while there remains
time for adequate training or to
procrastinate and run the risk that
the necessities of war may force them
into the field against the enemy be-
fore they are fully ready for that
ordeal. There can be but one answer
If those in authority are really con-
cerned with doing what is best for
these boys of today who will be to-
morrows soldiers.
Evening star., 1942-09-07

Times have changed since 174 AID.
Every citizen of the United Nations
now may exercise the privilege of
Cato the Censor, who never missed an
opportunity to insist that the enemy
of civilization must be destroyed
The famous Roman meant Carthage,
and the modern defender of democ-
racy means the Axis powers, but the
intent is the same.
Evening star., 1942-09-07

When, so long ago as 1877, William
Petty in his Political Arithmetic"
declared that Holland is "a country
naturally cold, moist and unpleas-
ant" he was anticipating, unwit-
tingly, the experience of its Nazi
conquerors In their fruitless en-
deavor to enjoy 1t.
Evening star., 1942-09-07
Huskin's Answers
To Questions +,
By Frederic J. Hasktn.

A reader can get the unsuer to nnv
question OF fact by torttin1 The Epe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Hnskin director, Washtnoton.
DC. Please inclose stamp for return
postage.
O. In Wagner's opera Ring" what Is
the name of Brunhildes horse7-E. G. l..
A. The name of Brunhilde's horse is
Crane.
O. How did the term court plaster"
originate?--S. c. A.
. A. It first referred to the plaster
patches in fancy shapes, such as cres-
cents and stars, used by ladies at court
during the reigns of Charles and Queen
Anne. In the reign of the latter patch
on the right cheek indicated that the
wearer was whig; on the left cheek,
Tory, and on the forehead between the
eyes, of no political bias.
@. When was a plane first landed on
a ships. B. I.
A. In 1910 a plane was first flown
from naval vessel. On January ID.
1911, Eugene Ely made the first landing
of plane on ship, the U. S. s. Penn
sylvania.
@. Has any President except President
Hoover come from State west of the
Mississippi River?-I N.
A. Zachary Taylor came from Louis,
lana.
O. Does the prohibition against trouser
cuffs result in much SAVINGS. P.
A. The cuffs from 81 mems suits save
wool enough for one uniform.
@ Is II Duce. as applied to Mussolini,
an official title e?-A. F. L.
A. This title, meaning "the leader
was given Mussolini as a tribute to his
ability. 1t is not official.
@. Please describe Alexander Hami1-
TOM. H.
A. Alexander Hamilton was feet 7
inches tall, slender, erect, quick and en-
ergetic. He had a clear ruddy COM
plexion reddish brown hair and blue
eyes.
Evening star., 1942-09-07

Letters to- the Editor. must
bear the name and address OF
the sDrtter, although the use OF
a pseudonyna for publication is
permissible. The Star reserUes
the right to edit all letters ,uith
Die1U to condensation.
Evening star., 1942-09-07

Canning and g-This
month will see the end of the canning
and preserving season. Now is the
time to make your grape and damson
jelly. Our CANNING AND PRE-
SERVING booklet which contains
four-page supplement of suggestions
for cutting down on sugar, and the
use of substitutes in canning and pre-
serving brings the publication right up
to date. The picking season is also
at hand. Stock your cupboard for the
coming winter. To secure your copy
of this practical offering inclose IS
cents in coin. wrapped in this clip
ping, and mail to The Star Informa-
ton Bureau.
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Evening star., 1942-09-07

=, The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication of all news dispatches
credited to it 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., 1942-09-07
Discusses Poll Tax Legislation
In Light of Constitution.

To the Editor of The Star:
I have been reading about the soldier
vote bill and the pickering over the poll
tax amendment. 1t seems to me that
technically the poll tax amendment is
unconstitutional. Under our constitu-
tlonal system it is residual power of
the States to set up any qualifications
Tor voting they wish, so long as these re-
qulrements do not discriminate against
any person because of race, creed color
or previous condition of servitude." 1t
would take very liberal Supreme Court
with lot of obiter dictum to uphold the
validity of such an amendment.
1t Is alleged that certain Congressmen
are looking forward to the coming eec-
tions. Abolishing the poll tax would do
little or nothing to help if they were
After all, the poll tax is very small
sum-
There are colored Americans In the
South-doctors. lawyers, teachers, etc,
who do not VOTE not because of the
poll tax requirement. but for many other
reasons. A colored professor of political
science, electorate from Harvard, after
meeting all the requirements for voting
In certain State, was refused the ballot
because he did not pass the literacy
test-that is, he did not interpret the
constitution of that State to the salts
faction of the election official. The dis
cetlonary power of such officials is
mainly the factor which keeps people
from voting, whether in the BACKGROUND
1t is because of race or because of DO
litical beliefs.
The only panacea is that the qualifica-
tions for voting in national elections be
set up and administered by the Federal
Government, rather than by the State
governments. This cannot be done SIM
ply by Federal statutory law, but only
by constitutional amendment. making it
a part of our fundamental law.
CHARLES E. WILLIAMS.
Evening star., 1942-09-07

who work; treasures held inviolate
from support demanded from all others
by the Government, and now, control of
production. Thus are public trouble
makers and racketeering made the
benef1ciaries by those tools in Office
whose tenure upon Office is more impor-
tant than their country or the common
effort to defend it.
Mr.. Nelson has been criticized for
lacking toughness, but he doesn't lack
toughness. He has just read the political
handwriting on the wall and manages
the War Production Board as it was DO
litically intended to be operated. If that
were not so, would he be allowed to main
tain himself in his office? The record
speaks for itself. The six labor leaders
advising him have informed Mr.. Nelson
they only want direct and effective"
representation on WPB, labor repre-
sentation on board with authority for
the planning and integration of the
whole war production program, joint
policy committees in every WPB branch
and division-in short, they demand
nothing less than complete control. Mr.
Nelson says he is satisfied that the
American labor leaders had convinced
him that they want to cooperate 100
per cent n helping to win this war" Mr..
Nelson may be naive, but one wonders
how many families of servicemen killed,
wounded or captured on Wake, Pearl
Harbor, Midway, the Philippines share
his confidence. EDNA M. COLLARS.
Evening star., 1942-09-07
Metropolitan Area.
Member of the Associated Press.

Entered as second-clas matter post ONCE
Washington, D. c.
Evening star., 1942-09-07

A reader can get the answer to nnv
question OF fact BY toriting The Epe-
ming Star Information Bureau Fred
eric J. Hnskin, director, Washington,
D. c. Please inclose stamp for return
postage.
Evening star., 1942-09-07

@. In Wagner's opera Ring" what is
the name of Brunhilde's horsep-E. G. l..
A. The name of Brunhilde's horse Is
Crane.
Evening star., 1942-04-25
Lewis Brands CHARGE
OF lsolationist Union
Plot as Absurd
U. N. w. Chief Seeking
To Control Locol, Soys
Transport Lobor Head
~ IN. Associated Press

~ ths Asxoc4as~d Press
NEW YORK, April zs.--A con-
troversy within the ranks OF the
c. I. o. broke out Yesterday with
Michael j. Quill. president of the
Transport Workers Union. charging
that four members of the New York
local sought TO form a dual union
connected with John l.. Lewis and
isolstionism.
Mr.. Quilts charges. made at a
press conference after IL was re-
ported that Mr.. Quill and $50 OF his
followers visited the Offices of the
United Mine Workers, District so,
Thursday night and found the four
T. w. U. members, brought a reply
of ridiculous and absurd" from Mr..
Lewis.
The U. M. w. president said In a
statement issued through Emil
Schlesineer. attorney for District so.
that the United Mine Workers OF
America. Its officers and its men,
bership are loyal to the countrys
interest, It's war efforts and the war
objectives."
Lewis Denies Plot.
Neither the union nor It's officers
nor myself are engaged In an isola-
ZIONIST plot Mr.. Lewis said. We
have no contact. relationship. busi-
ness dealings or correspondence with
any individuals, organization or
group inimical TO the country's well
being"
Mr.. Quill asserted that Thursday
nights meeting Mt District SOS
headquarters was an effort on the
part OF an "isolationist bloc led by
John l.. Lewis to capture q key
Union such as the Transport Work
ers Union"
District 50 Is the U. M. w. division
under which Mr.. Lewis is seeking to
organize the Nations dairy farmers
and other groups.
Mr.. Quilts visit to the U. M. w.
headquarters was branded as "an
insult to all of labor" and FASCIST
tactics" by o. e. Gasaway. president
OF District so. In a telegram to
Philip Murray he demanded that
Mr.. Murray, C. !. o. president and
vice president OF the u. M. w. 'im-
mediately repudiate Mr.. Quilts vigi-
lante action and his attack upon
the United Mine Workers of
America and its leaders"
Mr.. Gasaway announced attorneys
had been ordered to proceed with
action against Mr.. Quill.
Pictures Torn From Wall.
During the visit a picture OF Mr..
Lewis was torn of the wall.
At night meeting OF the r. w. u.
Evening star., 1942-04-25
Soldiers Memorial where Mayor VIII

Soldiers Memorial where Mayor VIII
liam Dee Becker will give the flyer
big brass key to the city. A gold
watch inscribed Prom the Proud
and Grateful City OF St. Louis also
will be presented.
The demonstration. however, pur-
posely was arranged to be brief.
Mayor Becker asked that the public
leave Comdr. OHare alone after
the ceremonies.
The fiyer, who was awarded the
Congressional Medal OF Honor by
President Roosevelt, will stay
through Monday and is expected to
spend most of the time with his
family
Evening star., 1942-04-25
crowds. Hes really shy and ouiet.

crowds. Hes really shy and quiet.
Besides he saws other fighters
deserve Just as much credit as he
does. All are fighting for our coun-
try
Comdr. OHare, who grew up in
st, Louis, viii ride In a parade with
his mother and his wife. the former
Rita Wooster of keokuk. Iowa. His
sisters. Mrs. Paul v. Palmer and Mrs
Phil Z. Tovrea. both of Phoenix.
Ariz, also viii participate in the
ceremonies.
His car will be nanked by an honor
guard of two sailors. two marines
and two coast guardsmen
The parade winds up in front OF
Evening star., 1942-04-25
Terrified Hero O'Hure Gets
Wild Welcome in St. Louis

Well. saws Mrs. Selma O'Hare,
mother of the big fellow who downed
Ave japanese bomoers and damaged
q sixth in = battle over the Pa
cifle. he's scared stiff.
Eddie appreciates-but doesn't
understand-why he should get all
this acclaim" Mrs. OrHare ex-
planned. And he's terrified BY
Evening star., 1942-04-25

membership, called by Mr. Quill, he
said, because men on the road"
refused to work with the four MEM
bers found In the District so offices,
the T. w. U. president called Mr.
Lewis an isolationist and said he
was trying to create political power
by using the worst elements in the
labor unions to get that power"
Evening star., 1942-04-25
~ the Associated Press.

- me Ats0ciakeo Pfees.
ST. LOUIS, April 25.-They re
turning over st. Louis to It. Comdr
Edward II. O'Hare today in the Wild
est welcoming celebration for q re-
turning hero since Charles A. Lind
bergh came back from his trans
Atlantic fight, but the young Navy
flyer Is boath to accept it.
Whys
Evening star., 1942-04-25
Harry Curtis Lockwood
Dies in Eust Stroudsburo

Word has been received here of
the death of Harry Curtis Lock-
wood Monday at the General Hos
pital at East Stroudsburg, Pa.
Mr.. Lockwood, owner of the Wis
casset Golf and Country Club near
Mount Pocono, spent his winters
Evening star., 1942-04-25

Adolph, Benits and Hlrshite--lks
three blind mice. Make them run
with War bonds
Evening star., 1942-04-25

"Y" BOYS CHAMPION ATHLETE-Photo shows Buck Newsom
Washington pitcher he awards Y" for basket ball and
decahlon medal to Roger Perknson n of 6005 Wilson
Bethesda, got medals pocket
billiards touch football league table tennis fencing champion
ship swimming contest the Department
Y. M. c. A., 1882 G street NV. Star Stan Photo
Evening star., 1942-04-25

here. He is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Mary Chase Lockwood; two
sisters, Mrs. Bates Dana and Miss
Mary Lockwood; q brother, Fred
Lockwood, all OF Stamford, Conn.
The pen Is mightier than the
sword. Dip yours In ink and sign up
for q War bond.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
The Grahams Avail
Hearing On Divorc.'

After more than a year Of ..,...
ton the divorce case OF 49,.
and Mrs. John X. Graham vii,
aired in Circuit Court on Ma, ~
Thus bringing to an end ths ~
saw battle between thu 49,
couple. Both filed for divorce :, ~
same time and agreed 10 w,thS,.'
suits and make a 20 OF n -.
reconciliation lasted for A uo,.s
and Mrs. Graham filed FOR div...a
again. She charged cruelty 49,
non-support.
Attorney Graham said thu. :.
will not contest the case hut roni.
appear to make a financial s,,n.
ment.
Mrs. Graham has been liv,n. 4.
Grand Rapids. Mich. since n.
separation.
Besides being legal aid for ~.
Recorders Court. Attorney Crah,r
is regional director for the IN.
Civil Liberties league. He Sara
six years as assistant prosecute, !,
Wayne County.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
When Company
Comes

Here is an unusual and an IN.
usually good dessert. that win
appeal to your most fastidlcu
friends.
1t Is easy to prepare and most q |
tho work may be handled in th |
morning before your guests arrivs
It's economical too. Glance over
the list OF ingredients and surprIu
yourself. II calls for only two ts&
spoons OF precious sugar and 10
eggs. No baking or boiling i'll
necessary. The dessert is pariiep
larly healthful and ideal for =!
children's gathering. What mm
could be desired, Attractiveneai
Well. 1t has that too.
Marasehino Rennet-custard
I rennet tablet
| tablespoon cold water
, cups milk mot canned)
. teaspoons sugar
"A cup maraschino cherry juice
n cup maraschino cherries. coar&
ly chopped
Drop the chopped cherries Int
or dessert glasses or cust1d
cups. Crush and dissolve rennet
tablet in cold water In a cup. Att
maraschino juice and sugar w|
milk and warm slowly. stirring
constantly. Test a drop on inside
OF wrist frequently. When CON
FORTABLY WARM (ii0' z not
hot, remove at once from stose
Add dissolved rennet tablet and
stir quickly for a few seconds only
Pour at once, while still LIQUID, Int,
individual dessert glasses. DO nc'
move until firm - about 10 MD
utes. Chill in refrigerator
Topping
as maraschino cherries
X cup whipping cream
slit a cherry three ways from NJ
TO almost the bottom and tnes
spread. Top each rennet-cusnv
with cherry and place swirl
whipped cream in the center
each cherry. Serve.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-23
MASS MEETING
AT OLYMPIA

Michigan's colored populace IS
participating In possibly one OF the
greatest patriotic demonstrations
ever held in the state. Al this time
several committees are already
functioning in Detroit to assure the
success of this venture which will
be sponsored by the Colored Citi-
zens committee OF Michigan. az the
Olympia on Sunday afternoon, May
81.
A steering committee OF almost
100 members is being formed I'M
der the temporary Craftsmanship
OF Charles Mahoney, president OF
the Great Lakes Mutual Life lnsur-
ance company and Edward Baker.
head OF the Baker Advertising
Agency. The initial meeting Of this
committee is TO be held this Thurs
day evening. May 81 at the Lucy
Thurman Branch Of the YWCA. $50
East Elizabeth street at o'clock.
All the leaders OF the Detroit coll
ored civic. social and sports life
have been called TO the meeting by
letter from Frank y. Ishey, chair
man for the us. Treasury War
Savings committee OF Michigan.