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Infantry a n d
served on the
Mexican border
that year and
with the AEF in
E n G ! a n d and
France in the
last war. Since
1890 he has been
field supervisor
with the Mare
mont Automo-
tiV Products
Co. He has been
granted a leave
of absence from
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the company. Capt. J. w. Hood
He is a member of Masonic Pental-
pha Lodge No. % of the District,
Cissel-SaXon Post No. Al of the
American Legion, and the National
Capital Skeet Club.
At Florida Coast Guard
Hubert B. Phipps, Warrenton, Va,
Evening star., 1942-07-26

Conrad B. Wyvell. Wyvell attended
Duke University for two years prior
to reporting to the Navy early in
April. Upon completion of his
course at Pensacola, Cadet Wyvell
will receive the designation of naval
aviator with a commission as en-
Evening star., 1942-07-26

Tor duty or CIV
en- a d itional
specializ e d in
struction.
At the U. S.
Naval Air Sta
ton, Pensacola,
Fla.
Conrad Blair
w w e IL, 4403
j e n i fer street
NV, has been
appointed a ma
val aviation ca
Diet and is TAX
ing flight train
ing here. Cadet
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include his widow and his father.
Elias w. Leavenworth Of Carleton.

Bonds or bondage was there
ever an easier choice? Get yours
now.
Evening star., 1942-01-11

orange blossoms. and she carried a
bouquet of bridal roses.
Mrs. william Clay Brown. sister
Of the bride, was her matron OF
honor. Her frock was rose pink,
and she carried pink roses tied with
blue ribbon.
Mr.. William C. Brown was best
man, and the ushers were Mr.. r. L.
Edwards, Mr.. WynSon Light and Mr..
william Wood. Mrs. Crouch, the
mother Of the bride, wore a del
phinum blue gown and a corsage Of
pink rosebuds and gypsophila.
Mrs. Frederick, the bridegroom's
mother, was dressed in a navy blue
ensemble with corsage Of talisman
roses.
When Mr.. Frederick and his bride
left on their honeymoon Mrs. Fred
erick wore a two-piece costume of
black and white with matching ac-
cessories and white corsage.
Mrs. Frederick attended Wilson
Teachers College and is graduate
of Strayer's Business College. Mr..
Frederick received his B. C. S. de-
gree at the Strayer College of Ac-
countancy. He is a member of the
Sigma Eta Sigma honorary frater-
nifty and the Phi Gamma Alpha
Fraternity.
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bride Of Mr. Winfield Scott Pullen.
jr.. of Denver Colo. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Winfield Scott Pullen OF
Juneau. Alaska.
Baskets of spring flowers against
a background Of ferns and lighted
candles were attractively arranged
in the meeting house for the 4
o'clock ceremony, at which the
couple pronounced their marriage
rites according to the tradition and
custom of the Society Of Friends.
The bride wore an afternoon dress
designed in soft green crepe-back
satin, the pointed neck OF the bodice
being accented by a Sunburst clasp
and the skirt draped in soft lines.
Her hat was gold color and her
accessories brown, and she wore q
corsage Of white orchids.
Mrs. Emerson Skinner Elicit of
Denver, sister of the bridegroom,
served as matron Of honor. and was
costumed in a suit OF gold color
with hat and accessories to match.
Her corsage was also Of orchids.
Mr.. Elicit was best man for his
brother-i -in-law and the ushers were
Mr.. William Hadley. Mr.. Arthur E.
Fay. Mr.. Baird French and It.
Comdr. Thomas Davis.
. A small reception after the cere-
mony was held At the Women's
University Club.
The bride attended the University
OF Washington in Seattle. Duke
University in Durham. N. c.. and
George Washington University. She
Is a member Of Kappa Kappa Gam
ma Sorority and OF the Mary WASH
ington Chapter of the D. A. r..
Mr.. Pullen was graduated from the
University Of Washington in Seattle
and Is a member Of Alpha Delta Phi
Fraternity.
Out town guests attending the
ceremony included Mr. and Mrs.
Hickman Price, jr., and. Miss Phyllis
Hadley of New York and Mrs. Rob-
ert Warner Of Charleston, w. Va.
On their return from their we'd
ding trip, on which the bride wore
a turquoise blue suit with a gold
hat and brown accessories, Mr.. and
Mrs. Pullen will make their home in
Arlington, Va.
Miss Marjorie Crouch Wed
To Mr.. Lloyd p. Frederick, Jr.
A pretty wedding Of yeste. lay
afternoon took place in the Metro
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politan Baptist Church, which was
decorated with white gladioluses,
fern and palms, for the marriage Of
Miss Marjorie Belle Crouch, daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry B. Crouch,
formerly Of Irvine, KY. and now Of
Washington, to Mr.. Lloyd Pearle
Frederick. jr.. son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
L. P. Frederick OF Washington,
formerly of Oskaloosa. Iowa.
The ceremony at 5 80 O'Clock was
performed by the Rev. DR.. John
Compton Ball and was preceded by
q program Of organ music played
by Mrs Harry Mockbee. Mr.. Thomas
Peed, soloist. sang The Sweetest
Story Ever Told" and Because.
Mr.. Crouch gave his daughter in
marriage. She wore white satin
gown trimmed with seed pearls.
Her finger-tip veil was held by
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promptly-so jot down the number
DISTRICT 400. Savings galorei
And here are just few Of the
values. Irish linen dAmASk clothA
regularly s15.95-white-sale priced.
$3.50. Sizes 78xl26 or 70x147
Understanding double damask
dinner Or banquet cloths. woven
from the finest Irish max and
bleached snowy white. 100 Chenille
Spreads (samples and discontinued
patterns), lavishly tufted. pastel
colors, double or twin sizes, were
SS.95 and tl0e5-in sale. $e.98.
Cannon Bath Towels, size 22x44,
white.sale priced, 49c Dwight
Anchor Sheets, famous for their
splendid wearing qualities, and ex-
elusive with THE PALAIS ROYAL,
all white-sale priced. Slx99 inches
and 72xl08 inches. $l.46. S1xloe
inches, $1.55. s0xl0s inches. 31.sS.
e3xlos inches, Sl.35. 72xse inches,
4l.35. Gases, <5x36. SOC. Also IN
the sale are Cannon Percale Sheets
and Gases. Olx0o and 77xl0o
inclasg, el.SS. Hurry n and stock
up. Second 6oor.
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Hospital Party
Date Is Set

The annual card party for the
benefit OF Casualty Hospital will
be given Tuesday afternoon. Janu-
ary 20, from to 4:30 o'clock in
the new Willard Hotel The fete
is planned by the Board of Lady
Managers for the hospital. Mrs.
w. H. Harrison. president, is chair
man for the card party
Mrs. Harrison is assisted by Mrs.
Benton C. Gardiner, in charge of
homemade cakes: Mrs. Jack Miller,
the candy table; Mrs. Francis
Benzler, aprons: Mrs. Hugh Smith.
playing cards tallies and pencils,
and Mrs. William J. Brewer, tickets
and publicity.
An attractive prize will be pro-
vided for each table.
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4&ts4S%!!:t%t','"" y: NV"
%TN HELENE
Theater Note.

This is one new yeor when
for women at Ieost---thinss mus,
be different. They eertoinF
reoIize it and hove olreody
begun 70 odopt themselves"
E'izobeth Scott. feminine stor
Of "HeIlzepoppin" now in its
second week at the kotionol
Theotre, told Helene.
I'VE ore at wor. An oll-out
war which women must help
fight" she continued. Knit
ring ond bondage mokins. yes.
But this time women must else
make oeropIones and trucks the
best weIder in a Los Angeles
plone foctoy is q womon!), mn
form machinery. repIoes men
needed FOR fighting.
"And At the some time, there's
that little motter Of remaining
q womon. for our own morole
not TO mention thot Of the men
in our lives. And well hove less
time, fewer cosmetics, less
ossistonce.
Cosmetics ore still being mode
teven the stern men in ehorse
81 priorities seem TO reolize thot
for q womon q Iipstick is the
red bodee Of eourose), but they
will cost more, there will be
less vonety, they'll be poekosed
differently.
II think moke-up con Be re-
dueed TO o good cold ereom and
q Iipstick, with powder end
rouge if your foee is too white
ond shining" Miss Scott sold.
And locking time and mote
nols, We ore eertoinb going 10
hove TO depend on health,
cleanliness and oliveness for
beouty. insteod Of time and or
tificioI oids. But who cores?
We oil won't 70 do everything
we con. And we ore going 70
give "olI out" CO. -operotion."
Evening star., 1942-01-11

ages who are constantly dropping in
on Washington. The fame Of
NORMANDY FARM is worldwide
and gourmets drive out for
luncheon and dinner to partake Of
the delicious foods. bask in the de-
lightful atmosphere. enjoy the
open-blazing fires. It's only is
minutes from town-and we'll worth
the short drive. For reservations
call WI 942l.
Evening star., 1942-01-11

JR. STANDARD METHOD reg.
ularly 81 $50. is now IS. The "Emile
Jr. DE LUKE WAVE" regularly
$3.50. is now $3.50 The Sll50
Creme Oil Permanent. with q
Cherub Hair Cut and PersonaliIed
Hairdress, is reduced TO $3.50.
Make an appointment tomorrow.
528 18th ST. NV. Phone MA 2028
Or-3o2o Wilson Blvd, Clarendon,
Va. Phone CHI. 433l.
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h a ems to get
her dresses at UR-
DONG'S. Daytime
dresses and suits
in junior sizes. 9. II.
l3, Is and II. One
and two piece pastel
woods. New spring
prints. And do see
$7.95 group.
Hurry in! 1905 F
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to entertain at luncheon. There
is SO much to add to the enjoy
ment OF your guests. A sparkling
fashion show-with advance FASH
ions modelled by beautiful man
nequins. A famous dance-team.
who entertain between intermis-
sions Of the fashion show. There's
music by Bert Bernath and his
orchestra, with vocalsts, Marty
Rubin and Russ Cullen. And .
really magnificent luncheon for
Sl.O0. Wise hostesses are availing
themselves Of this Saturday weekly
feature to repay luncheon obliga-
tons. And you can do the same.
Luncheon y ct / pm. Fur Teserva.
tionA call Mr.. Arthur-NA $50.
Evening star., 1942-01-11
Miss Wright
Among the
Brides Here
Weds Mr.. Parsons;
Katharine Hadley
Also Is Married

Candlelight, white gladioluSeS
and chrysanthemms, palms and
ferns made a love,y setting for the
wedding yesterdG afternoon OF
Miss Mabel Elinor Wright and Mr..
c. Leland Parsons Of Norfolk. Va.
whose marriage t,ok place In the
Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church.
The bride is the daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. James g Wright Of Chevy
Chase, D. c.. ane Mr.. Parsons Is
the son of Mr.. ard Mrs. Henry 8.
Parsons Of Washington.
Mr.. Kenneth w Frisbie, organist
of the church, arranged the we'd
ding music. which included Loret's
"Benediction Nupiale." Arensky's
"At the Altar" and Wagners
"Traume." Mr.. Charles E. Steb-
bins. jr.. choir director. sang Be
cause" and "Oh F,rfect Love" pre-
ceding the 3 o'cleck ceremony. at
which the Rev. DR. J. Hillman Hol.
lister ofiiciated.
Given in marriale by her father,
the bride was gowi ed in white faille
taffeta fashioned With fitted bodice
and a full skirt ami adorned with
gold framed cameo brooch that had
belonged to her grandmother. She
wore a small hat o. the faille taffeta
with a heart-shapcd brim and her
bouquet was OF white roses and
sweet peas centerel with an orchid.
Mrs. Jan A. Peake
Mafrnv, ~ Hnnnr
Mrs. Jan A. Peak. was the matron
of honor. costumsd In baby blue
chiffon with . ha, fashioned from
rufIles Of baby bl1e tafIeta. She
carried a bouquet of pink roses and
paper white narcisus. Mr.. Orr Rey-
nolds served the Bridegroom as best
man.
A small reception was held after
the ceremony. the mother Of the
bride receiving in dress Of peacock
blue with a corsige Of talisman
roses. She was assisted by the
bridegrooms mother. who wore aqua
crepe and lace. Others assisting
we're Mrs. J. " w. Cochrane.
mother Of the matron Of honor;
Mrs. Stanley B. Frlcker. Miss Phyl-
lis Davis and Mis- Drusilla Gott-
shall.
The bride received her bachelors
degree and masters degree in eco
nomics from the american Univer-
sity and is a mem,er Of Alpha Chi
Omega Sorority. Mr. Parsons also
received his degree from the Amer
ican University an1 is now a physi-
cist at the Naval Operating Base in
Norfolk, Va.
Among the QUITO town guests at
tending the wedding were Mr.. and
Mrs. John Parson1 OF Annondale.
on-the- Hudson. N. Y, brother and
sister-in-law of tht bridegroom.
Following the reception Mr.. and
Mrs. Parsons left lor . short we'd
ding trip. the bride wearing a dusty
rose crepe suit With q fur coat,
matching accessories and . corsage
Of orchids.
Misc Katharine HSd1ey
Bride Of W. 8. Pulkn, Js.
r Ths Friends Mxst1d House Of
Washington was she -tcene of q
pretty wedding 3esterday after
,1oou when Miss Katharine -Hadley,
daughter of Mr. ard Mrs. Clyde M.
"a A1n~, - 1HY> kAn
Evening star., 1942-01-11

PERMANENT
w A v E S is
well u n d er
way. Now Is
the time to
get that much
needed per-
manent wave
n d sa We
money at the
same tim E
Thn srAHTY 2
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CT g a rettes or
snags. However,
it S no longer a
cause for grief.
he STELOS
COMPANY will
make it whole
again. They will
inweave it or
reWeave it so
that the reOair.
Evening star., 1942-01-11
Miss Elizabeth Ward
Wed TO 1t. Ison Clark, Jr.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin NJ Ward an
nounce the marriage Of their daugh-
ter, Miss Elizabeth Louise Ward, to
1t. 1son Perry Clark, jr.. u S. A.. of
Heavener. Okla. on January at
Peachtree Christian Church, At
lanta, Ga.
Evening star., 1942-01-11

Sale Is we'll
on its way.
And Y h a t
q h a n ce
you'll have
to replenish
y o ur linen
closet. Mail
a n d phone
orders " i'll
RsllA =
Evening star., 1942-01-11

W W MAI Jul
H e n d r i C ks
n ORMANDY
FARM-which
is the en-
chanting rem
devious for all
the world fa-
Evening star., 1942-01-11

day in the
PAIL MALL
ROOM Of the
HOTEL RA-
LEIGH. As Z
matter Of fact.
t h ere's one
EVERY Sat-
urday . n d
It's proving .
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" K EEPING UP APPEAR
ANCES-and keeping
down expenses" are seldom done
by the same keeper" unless she
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>>>>>>>>

Sc 7 ONG NAY HE wAVE!"
Who? Why EMILE
JR. Of course He's as busy rs
can be since the JANUARY SALE Of
Evening star., 1942-01-11

IS GIRLS WITH MORE
~ WARNINGS THAN
EARNINGS" will find FAY
BROOKS the place to shop for
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>>>>>>>>

g THAT WHITE SALE ls
IN THE WIND
AGAIN." Yes. THE PALA16
ROYALS Annual January White
Evening star., 1942-01-11
H ALL's WOOL THAT
'''A ENDS WOOL" The
newly arrived wool suits and

are pIOpaply tne
last you'll be able
to get for the
duration" So add
one of the stun
ming all = virgin =
wool g a b a r d / n e
suits, and a pastel
wool dress to your
wardrobe from
S1lQ5 To S25 90.
Evening star., 1942-01-11
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/" BREAkFAsr Is SERVED,
MADAME" from
. am. to 2 pm. every sunday
at the WARDMAN PARK HOTEL.
Evening star., 1942-01-11

n v L ~ ~ -
ID is contin-
ued" FOOT
WEAR. Only
at r o S S.
SATURN in
Washington,
can they be
had a n d
he IA.
Evening star., 1942-01-11

clOtneS, every
thing in stock
has been re-
d U c e d. NO
c H A r G E
F o r A L.
T ERATIONS.
T ere's a
goodly supply
of " oole n
L.A<~A~ ~@L
Evening star., 1942-01-11

It's certainly no
sketchy affair,
but abundant
with courses Of
delicious foods.
In c lu des q
choice Of cereal,
. choice Of eggs
or wames or hot
Evening star., 1942-01-11

You'll fare very we'll
indeed-if you attend the FASHION
SHOW LUNCHEON, next Satur-
Evening star., 1942-01-11

nous Cancellation shoes, too. S5.95
and s795 for shoes regularly to
$3.50. Sizes 3 to 10. Widths
AAAA to C. Sturdy shoes for
walking. Dressier types for after
noon. And exquisite models for
evening. Hurry m-and give your
self a years supply at these prices.
Located p block from Dupont
Circle. Open evenings til nine.
1923 CONN. AVE.
" A HOLE IN ONE not
golf game-but an
unsightly hole in your coat or
dress, caused by moths, lighted
Evening star., 1942-01-11

ed spot is invisible to the naked
eye. Work on silks. woolens and
fine linens. 6l3 18th ST.
H CUDDENLY, EVERY
THING WENT
BLACK" That's what you have
to prepare for during blackout
Evening star., 1942-01-11

Of basic black ones. . group Of suits
and coats, and some dinner dresses.
Take advantage Of this Clearance
Sale. 3rd floor tSUITE 305) Ma
tional Press Building, l4th and p
SIS.
Evening star., 1942-01-11
wa PONAN
PARk HOTEL

cakes. choice PHRh HOTSI
Of steak. chops.
fish. chicken livers. etc, potatoes.
bread. butter and coffee. And AL
this for sl25 per person. P. S. A
delightful way to entertain at Sun
day Brunch" Phone co. 1000.
Evening star., 1942-01-11
>>>>>>>>

q" Four CORNERS OF
THE EARTH?" Who
decided there were only four?
There are lots. One has only 10
Evening star., 1942-01-11

And one of these days|you'll thank
Helene and THE JENNY SHOPPE
for the reminder. P. s. Also won-
derful values in the clearance OF
midwinter street dresses and dinner
gowns. 1919 CONN. AVE.
I" TELL YOUR MOTHER HER
tell your sister
and remind yourself that
it's time to stock up on SAkS
F F T H
VENUE
Evening star., 1942-01-11
>>>>>>>>

KING FULTON has that tascinat-
ing boat-equipment store down on
the waterfront, with furnishings
to make a room in your basement.
a perfect blackout shelter. All
manner of nautical items to make
it attractive. And also a full line
of blackout paints. flashlights and
lanterns in their hardware depart
ment. It's worth a drive down to
805 MAINE AVENUE SW. Or
phone MA. 1896.
Evening star., 1942-01-11

Miss Katharine HSdley
Bride Of w. 8. Pullru. Jr.
Z sThs Friends Mvst House Of
washington was Ghe stcene of
pretty wedding ?esterday after
noon when Miss Katharine Hadley,
daughter of Mr.. ard Mrs. Clyde M.
Hadley Of Washing ton, became the
Evening star., 1942-01-11
>>>>>>>>

EARE THE WE'LL"
Evening star., 1942-01-11

. a room
In y o u r
house that
C a n b e
made COM
f or t a bic.
livable and
a t tractive
d u r in g
those un-
e X o e chd
d a r kened
b OIL rs Is.
Evening star., 1942-01-11

Miss Marjorie Crouch Wed
To Mr.. Lloyd p. Frederick, Jr.
A pretty wedding Of yeste. lay
afternoon took place in the Metro
Imperial Valley press., 1942-06-24
HENDERSON'S THREAT

Nevada State JournaD
Leon Henderson, price administrator,
dropped a hot potato in the lap of con-
greSs yesterday and left it there Hender-
son has been called many things but no
one has ever questioned his courage and
furthermore, he has been a step or two
ahead of congress, the President and
others in trying to head off initiation.
Farm price ceilings and ceiling on
wages have been advocated by Hender-
son from the outset, but the farm bloc
in the senate, for political purposes only
and in face of opposition on the part of
some farm organizations, demanded farm
price preferences. Wage stabilization sug
tlOnS frightened congress worse than the
suggestion that 10 per cent payroll deduc-
tions for war bonds be made mandatory.
Henderson's demand for subsidy legis-
lation which would permit the govern
ment to pay with federal funds increases
IN production and transportation costs on
consumer commodities, rather than have
those costs added to prices, is a subject
which needs painstaking study. Hender-
sons statement that he will resign, if
congress thinks his usefulness is ended,
was Just another way of telling congress
to figure out plan to meet initiation
and to display enough courage to act, if
his suggestion Is considered ValueleSS.
There has been too much politics mix
ed up in the efforts of congress and the
administration in dealing with price cell
ings, wage stabilization, bond selling, tax
alton and the other things that enter
into any plan to head off or check infla-
ton.
If all those charged with shaping such
legislation would forget about votes and
blocs for few weeks, they might devise
a sound policy but they will never do
it if they continue to play one group
against another.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-06-24
Roosevelt Calls
Council Of War

WASHINGTON, June 24-CUP)-
President Roosevelt called a special
meeting of the Pacific war council
for tomorrow at the White House
Prime Minister Winston Churchill
of Great Britain will be present.
White House Secretary Stephen
T. Early also announced that Prime
Minister w. l.. Mackenzie King OF
Canada is en- route to Washington
to attend the war council meeting
and later conferences"
Tomorrow's meeting will be the
first since last Wednesday when
members of the war council re-
ceived President Manuel Quezon OF
the Philippines into the group and
studied reports Of the Midway bat
tie and of Japanese landings in
the AleutianS.
At that meeting members also
reported they had received a prom
ise of good news" on the shipping
situation. Since then. however, re-
ports of ship sinkings have in
creased.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-06-24
LABOR BATTALICNS

The proposal for farm labor battalions.
moved from place to place by the federal
government to harvest the vests crops,
has considerable merit-but only as
wartime measure.
If it is adopted, it should be put into
effect with the complete understanding
that it will be abandoned once the war
is over In wartime it is necessary; in
peacetime it would be the worst kind
Of RECOMMENDATION, smacking one hundred
per cent of the tactics of the present Com
munist government.
When the need is as great as it is now,
there is justification for any measures
to meet it. But along with acceptance of
an evil which is the lesser of two, we
should make sure that we can rid our
selves of the evil when the time comes to
do so.
We want no peacetime national social
ism in this country, and farm labor batal-
lions under federal direction would be
Just that. Let US accept them now, if
we must, but let us make sure they will
not remain as permanent hangover
later on.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-06-24
ANOTHER POSSIBILITY
IN THE LlBYAN AFFAIR

Strangely, there has been as Yet no
semi-official speculation quoted IN news
dispatches out of London or Washington
on the possibility that NaZi General En-
win Rommel's success in Llbya was MADE
possible by the withdrawal OF lmperlai
troops for the opening of second 'front.'
in Europe proper.
The fact is made strange because that
is one possibility which quite naturally
leaps to mind, and which would ordlnar-
ily be mentioned in questions in the House
of Commons, or in discussion by those in
Washington who are on the fringe Of
events, but not entirely on the inside.
That the possibility has not been men
toned in news dispatches out of London
does not necessarily mean that 1t has not
been raised there. 1t may have been
killed by transatlantic cable censorship:
if that is the case, then the absence Of
such speculation from public dispatches
assumes great Importance.
1t might even mean that the opening
of a second front is not weeks, but only
days away.
If the opening of second front Is I'M
minent, newspaper correspondents III
Washington might very we'll have been
asked to refrain from reporting specula-
ton on possible withdrawal of Allied
troops from Libya for use in Europe.
Although censorship is not compulsory
in Washington, no such reasonable re-
quest as that would be has yet been de-
MED by American newspapers.
1t is possible-nobody but the general
staff can say how probable it ls-that
the whole storm of criticism against Inn
perial operations is unjustified, and will
be met in good time by action which will
disclose the reason behind the Libyan
reverses War is not entirely day-to-
day operation Sometimes big losses are
taken voluntarily and knowingly, IN order
to assure bigger successes later ON, IN
more important fields.
If Allied strength in Libya had been
weakened so that Allied strength could
be successfully concentrated against the
Germans in Europe proper, the chances
are that the sacrifice was justified. If
that is not the case, then there seems to
be Just ground for criticism of the Allied
generals in Libya.
Whatever the case, we should always
bear in mind that there should be reser-
vation in our criticism of any major oper-
ation-that we do not know the full story,
and may not know it for weeks, or even
months, or until the war is over
Criticism is the democratic spur to ac-
ton. 1t should not be abandoned. But,
in times like these, it should be tempered
by factual realization of all the pos
sibilities.