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Evening star., 1942-06-03

Discusses Mr.. Hankins Services
And Taxi Zoning Problems.
To the Editor of The Star:
The effort OF a few apparently dis
gruntled taxicab drivers to break up the
present Public Utilities Commission
should be resisted by all thinking citizens
OF the District. No man In public ONCE
today has worked so hard to further the
interests of the voteless citizens here as
has Gregory Hankin, chairman Of the
commission.
Mr.. Hankin originated the monthly
forum at which he presents the problems
of the commission to representatives
from each of the citizens and civic asso-
Citations, so that the citizens may be in
formed as to what is being done by the
commission and may offer their problems
and suggestions concerning the utilities
for the commissions consideration. Rep
resentatives from the utilities are present
and also enter into the discussions.
One complaint, presented by the
Southeast Council of Citizens Associa-
tions, which represents all southeast as
sociations, called attention to the dis
elimination in taxicab rates in that Sec
ton of the city. At present, the first
zone ends at Eighth street Sc, the sec
ond at Fifteenth street-a distance Of
seven blocks. Continuing southeast, the
third zone ends at Minnesota avenue. .
distance of little more than two miles
from the Capitol itself! Thus, from
Union Station or the Capitol the fare to
a point less than three miles distant Is
30 cents, whereas the fare from the same
point to the Mayflower Hotel. through
much more congested trafnc. Is only 30
Evening star., 1942-06-03

=. The Associated Press is exclusively entitled TO
the use for republication of all news dispatches
credited to II or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein
Al rights of publication of special dispatches
herein also are reserved
Evening star., 1942-06-03
Quotes Poets Lines
On Power Of Prayer.

To the Editor OF The Star:
Congratulations on David Lawrence's
column in The Star for May 2S on
Prayer Has Place in Government"
We need more thought along that
line, for without a vision the Nation
perishes."
Tennyson's immortal lines from THE
Passing Of Arthur still are pertinent:
"" More things are wrought by prayer
Than this world dreams of
For what are men better than sheep or
goats
That nourish q blind life within the
brain,
Yet, knowing God, they lift not hands Of
prayer
Both for themselves and those who call
them friend?"
ELISABETH J. McSHERRY.
Evening star., 1942-06-03
Member of the Associated Press

Entered as second-class matter post rfice
Washing gton, D. C.
Evening star., 1942-06-03

@. Which city s located nearest to
the exact center Of the United States?-
N. M.
A. Lebanon, IN Eastern Smith County.
Kans, Is the town nearest the geo.
graphical center OF the United States.
Evening star., 1942-06-03

@. Do barnaeles have any food valuef
s. S.
A. Barnacles are eaten as food by the
natives Of Chile, also by the aborigines
OF our Northwest coast.
Evening star., 1942-06-03

O. Please give the correct name of the
astronomical device that looks like q
skeleton globe-P. r. N.
A. 1t Is called an srmills or armillary
sphere.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-07
A $50 RECLAIMED sxi2 rug; SIS
BERNEY, 6347 MACK

A BEDROOM suite, 3-piece. walnut finish.
s1s.75. tsrms. Alvin. Sis West Vernon
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-07

NV a-pc. bedrm. suite. poster bed.
roony chsst q dresser, walnut or maple
IN. sac. s7t. xneher's. 500 Orstiot.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-07
DINETTE

Porcelain top. tubular tsbls. with matched
set of & chairs. Red. black or blue.
$40
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-07

DINING room furniture, complete, s35;
bedroom furniture, SIS: chest OF drawers
and desk, SIS; chairs; couch, $50; electric
stove, gas range and electric refrigerator.
etc Shown from 400 TO 800 p. m. week
days. 100 West McNichols Road.
DINETTE, s-PC., FOR DINING ROOM
Beautiful matched mahogany veneers, dis
played for home builder. worth over 800;
yours for S55. terms open Sunday.
LIMBS. 1891 FENKELL
AT LIvERNOIs OPEN EWES.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-07

DINETTE BARGAINS
dinette sets TO 20. Slight factory defects
and display samples direct from last weeks
Chicago Furniture Market. Save up TO
So %. Sacrifices for 1885; 81 deliver
Sun Furniture 1922 Gratiot
At seven Nil. Open Evenings TN
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
Already Operating

Both ships are already in OPP
Grafton on chartered cruises.
The regular summer sailing
season opens Saturday, June u.
On that date the S. S. South
American will leave Buffalo on
its seven-day. round trip cruises
ween Cleveland, Detroit,
Houghton and Hancock, Isle
Royale and Duluth. The S. S.
North American also will start
its round trips June q from
Chicago TO Mackinac Island,
Midland, Canada. in Georgian
Bay. Detroit, Cleveland and
Buffalo.
The S. S. Alabama will make
two trips a week from Chicago
The first weekend trip will
start Friday evening, June 20 to
Sturgeon Bay and Mackinac
Island; the five-day trip will
start sJune % to Mackinac
Island through the 800" locks
to Houghton and Hancock and
a second visit to Mackinac
Island.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
Lake Cruise
Starts Here
June 12

EOUR Great Lakes cruises
Il open TO the public have been
scheduled by the Georgian Bay
Line among the preseason char
tered trips of business, fraternal
and high school groups, +. J.
Goebel. passenger traffic man.
ager, announced this week.
The first public cruise from
Detroit is scheduled for June
1916 10 Port Huron. Owen
Sound, Sault Ste. Marie and
Whitefsh Bay in Lake Superior;
the next, from both Cleveland
and Detroit on the same ship,
June 1920 is 10 Sturgeon Bay,
Escanaba and Mackinac Island.
From Chicago on the 5. S.
North American a Decoration
Day cruise TO Green Bay and
Charlevoix, May 29-June ] has
been scheduled as well as a
weekend trip 10 Sturgeon Bay,
Green Bay and Holland, June
12-l4.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
RepIies to First Lady
On Subject of Ages

In reply 10 Mrs. Eleanor Roose-
yelt's comment that the Il TO Id
age limitation excludes many use
full older women. Mrs. Hobby said
that the as top had been put on
after careful consideration OF the
duties of the corps.
"A woman older than *
might not be able TO withstand
the physical rigors," the di-
rector said, explaining that the
training and the plans for using
the corps could hardly be de-
scribed as easy
In England. she pointed out, the
auxiliaries duties-such as going
into a bombed sector and estab-
fishing order - had proved that
women above As were physically
and emotionally" unable TO with
stand the unrelenting discomfort,
tension and hardship.
With oldeSters and extreme
shorties. beanpoles and fatties out
by official ruling. the WAACS
should be "a handsome repre-
sentative group" of American
womanhood.
The beautifully tailored, becom-
ing uniforms. Mrs Hobby said,
would 60 a long way toward
maintaining morale. Personal APP
pearance being a prime factor in
keeping woman's morale on
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
Tells Qualifications
For WAAC Officers

In the final analysis. all othei
qualifications being equal. she
said the citizenship would be
awarded 10 the woman who best
answered the question
.XNnuld like tn have my
daughter serve under tn =
woman's command?
"If two women's records were
placed before me and they were
equally well qualified. i would
decide In favor OF the woman
whom I. as q mother, would like
70 have my own child serve
under" she explained.
A woman who is tagged house
wife" will be on an equal basis
with professional or career
woman" Mrs. Hobby said. when
the high command IS commission
ing officers.
MANY women have a born
talent for leadership which has
been demonstrated only In COM
munity life, but can be equally
useful I'm active service with this
new army" she said Even
women who have had no oppor-
tunity To exercise their innate
leadership outside OF their homes
will be at no disadvantage.
"If they are leaders, II Will
show up during the eight-week
, training period."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
Wild Flower Fete
To Open May %

MICHIGAN'S GREAT variety
of wild flowers will be seen at
their best by visitors at His-
wathalands Wild Flower Fes-1
tival at Trout Lake in the Upper
Peninsula May % TO June l..
The festival is sponsored by the
Trout Lake Civic Club.
The landscape will be a mass
of iuneberry and white pin
cherry blossoms. spring beauties,
trillium, adder's tongue and new
green MOSES, flowers for which
Northern Michigan is famous.
The first annual meeting OF,
the Michigan Wildfiower Assoc
citation will be held over Me-
mortal Day in connection with
the festival.
Highlights of the program VIII
be hikes, meals in the open,
services at the outdoor chapel
St. Francis of the Birds, lectures
and planting and quiz contests.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
Is Miles to Lodge

The four-day Sky Line Trail
Hike July 3l-August - will
start from the courtyard of the
Banff Springs Hotel. the walkers
trekking IS miles southwest TO
the central camp at Sunshine
Lodge where they will remain
during ait four days walking
back TO Banff on the final day.
A fly" camp for fishermen
viii operate at nearby Lark
Lake with sleeping accommoda-
tions for a small detachment OF
the party.
Using Sunshine Lodge as base
camp. the mixers will make
radiating tricks outward each
day, exploring some of the hun
dreds of square miles of Simp-
son Summit, an Alpine plateau
1000 feet above sea level,
AT the time of the hike the
Alpine meadows will be alive
with flowers, and towering peaks
round about will attract the
alpinists in the party.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
Discipline Depends
On Honor System

Discipline for the khaki ranks
of feminine soldiers. the director
said, has been worked out along
the lines of the honor system"
used in schools and colleges
II think II they govern and
discipline themselves, we will
have little trouble" she said.
"And those with qualities of
leadership will influence the
weaker and more dubious men,
bers along the right lines"
Kitchen police duty. but no
guardhouse, will punish minor in
fractions. Guard duty. the more
housekeeping jobs, and
suspension of privileges will be
melted out TO rule breakers, by
their own superior officers.
At 80. the WAAC's command
ing officer has long record of
public service and political and
business experience. Lawyer, pub
Usher, executive of a radio station
and a bank, Mrs. Hobby has found
time TO lead large civic and po-
litical groups with marked success.
The gigantic job of mastering
American housewives. career girls
and stenos into a well-trained
army holds no fears for her.
II am convinced that America
and American women realize
the seriousness, the purpose and
the Importance of the women's
auxiliary" she said.
II do not believe American
women want to let either their
country or themselves down by
not making every effort TO CO.
operate. The WAAC has been
created because total war
means the total effort OF every
ciuzen-man or woman"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
New Mexico Appeal
To Wartime Vocdtionists

estS. Under this blanket of cool
greenness midsummer tempera-
lures drop to SIS degrees and
lower at night.
A total of 10 forest camps
and picnic grounds have been de-
veloped in the national forests
of New Mexico, and these are
open to the public without
charge.
Each forest area has lis own
particular scenic and recrea-
tional features, but as a whole
New Mexico offers stream fish
ing, hunting. saddle and pack
trips. hiking. picnicking and I'M
limited Photographic possibili-
ties.
In this great playground are
nearly $500 miles OF forest roads
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
WAC Has No Place
For Film Versions

Very few jobs III the corps viii
have any remote resemblance 10
the movie version of service with
the armed forces.
"The work will be hard, the
hours exhausting, discipline and
duties regimented,' Mrs. Hobby
declared. american women can
do q practical, direct service To
the country. but they must rea-
lire that soldering Is a tough,
demanding profession.
Women who see service with the
WAACs will also see drudgery
back breaking duties and heart
breaking experiences. Total war
offers the greatest challenge IN
history to women's devotion 10
kIuty; their courage, initiative, en-
burance and patriotism, the COM
mander of the newly formed army
auxiliary said.
With the first WAC officer
candidates reporting for training
at Fort Des Moines.. Ia. next
month. Mrs. Hobby said her idea
of the Ideal officer" was "a
woman of judgment, stability fair
ness and demonstrated ability in
leadership
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24

SANTA FE. n. NJ, May %.
NEW MEXICO is we'll pre-
~ pared for an anticipated
change in American vacation
habits brought about by the war,
according to Joseph A. Bursey,
director of the New Mexico state
tourist bureau.
THE travelling public Is ex-
pected to take shorter trips and
remain longer I'm one place."
Mr.. Bursey explained, land those
who choose New Mexico In which
10 spend a vacation will not be
disappointed. Our recreational
facilities are complete"
In New Mexico, for example,
the traveller will find a play
ground of some 8,500.000 acres,
embraced in seven national for
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
Glamour Girls Out,
Chief of WAAC Warns
Womens Army Corps Faces Big
Job; No Romance Says Mrs. Hobby
BY LEE CARSON AN

high, all equipment issued TO the
WAACS takes femininity into
consideration.
During the training weeks, she
explained, the volunteers would
have the fact that they are re-
placing needed manpower. and
rendering invaluable and vital
service TO their country. drilled
into them. This, she said. should
help the women over the rough
places and give them the needed
esprit de corps. adding:
IF they realize the impOr-.
.tance Of the service they are
rendering, 1 am sure there will
be unshakable enthusiasm and
LOYALTY"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
Barrm0re Holds
Slight Improvement

HOLLYWOOD. May % (INS)
John Barrymore today held the
slight gain he made yesterday.
However. his physician, Or. Hugo
NJ. Kersten. said he was by no
means out OF danger.
Barrymore is suffering chronic
kidney and liver ailments, compli-
Gated by hypostatic pneumonia.
After having been semiconscious
30 hours. the actor regained con-
seriousness and ecognize his
brother. Lionel. and daughter,
Diana.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24

WASHINGTON. May 23.-"No
glamour girl need apply" is the
recruiting slogan created by Com
mander Oveta Culp Hobby for the
Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.
Women who leap into uniform
under the impression that being a
soldier of WAAC will consist en-
tirely of light marching in hand
some military rigging, heavy dates
with romantic members OF the
armed forces and long cruises TO
the nicer outposts of the United
Kingdom are going TO be sadly
disillusioned, Mrs. Hobby said
grimly.
"Nelaher glamour girls nor
sissies are wanted by the
WAAC," Director Hobby warned
l.. tx,f tndnU
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
Rossi, % Others Subnenaed
In Probe of War Activities

Assemblyman Jack Tenney of
Los Angeles. who heads the COM
emphasized that suspicion
should not attach to any one be-
cause Rossi is summoned TO APP
pear.
The testimony should speak
for ITSELF Tenney said, III
Several weeks ago in Los An
geles. Tenney announced that
hearings would be reopened in San
Francisco because we have un-
covered some new and highly sem
sational information kin z
certain important persons with re-
ported activities that, IL true, VIC
believe should be exposed"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
'Eatin' Champ
Downs II ACCT. Dinners,
Wins 500 Bet on Side


CINCINNATI, May % INS).-
The days of fiag-pole sitting were
recalled today as Mel Griffith,
198-pound truck driver. was
awarded the unofficial "eatin
championship" of the Ohio River
Valley.
Griffith won an eating mara
thon-and a 500 bet~on< the side
by consuming IL Accent plate
dinners, one more than his $50
pound challenger. Joseph Schmit-
auer, could stow away. Each also
drank six glasses Of milk and six
of water.
The new champion then cele-
brated his victory with two bot
ties OF beer and a ham sandwich!
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24

SAN FRANCISCO. May %
tINS). -Twenty-three prominent
San Franciscans, including Mayor
Angelo j. Rossi, today were under
subpoena to appear before Cali
fornia state legislative committee
investigating un-American activi-
ties which resumes its hearings
Monday in the bay city. -
Others subpenaed include Super
visor Sylvester Andriano. Ettore
Patrizi. Italian language news
paper publisher: Mrs. Henry c.
Morris, Mayor Rossis daughter,
and Charles Tut and Carmelo
Tito, leaders of the Mazzini Soci-
ETY., an Italian anu-Fascist group.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
Army Filters Hurt
In Oklahoma Crash

= BETHANY. Okla. May %
tUP) Two army fiiers were in
jured today when their light
bombing plane crashed shortly
after the takeoff from the air
force detachment field here. The
fiiers were Lieut.. Warren f. Ken
nedy. "a. Santa Anna, Cal. the
pilot, and his gunner, Pvt. Carlos
Zahn. 2S, Tabernash, Col.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24

ing the epic mail runs OF a CEN
fury ago was inaugurated last
June when the Klickitat County
sheriffs posse of Goldendaie,
Wash, delivered the mail bags
10 Timberline in 5 hours. 10 min
utes. PA seconds, TO nose out
teams from McMinnville, Oregon
CITY. Portland and Oswego.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24

and 1900 miles of trails that are
suitable for riding and hiking.
Much of New Mexico's colorful
dude ranch country lies near the
national forests.
The traveller should keep in
mind the item of proper dress.
Clothes should be fitted to the
holiday in mind. with an eye for
comfort. and not necessarily ex-
pensive taste.
Proper shoes should be given
a thought. Low-cut laced boots
or flat-heeled shoes are best, and
wool socks should be included.
Riding boots are ideal while on
horseback, but are not practical
for long hikes.
Travel light" is the accepted
rule. Camping equipment should
not be burdened with unneces-
sary and bulky baggage, and
such equipment is never needed
at dude raiches, which furnish
all materials.
1.-THE Wishing Well" has a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24

The cavalcade will then ride
nine miles south to Camp ! at
Twin Lakes in the shadow of
Storm Mountain t10,372 feeD.
The second days ride will
cover IS miles by way of Glib
bon Pass TO Shadow Lake near
Mount Ball (10,865 feet and
then along Haiduk Creek
through Whistling Valley TO
Egypt Lake. where Camp 2 will
accommodate the party for two
nights.
In the neighboring lakes and
streams will be ample fishing,
and the extra day here will give
the party further time for
'botanizing. hiking or mountain
climbing.
On the fourth day the riders
will traverse another 10 miles
east to encamp for the night on
the shores OF Lark Lake.
Early on the fifth morning
the group will start its finale
16-mile trek by way of Healy
Creek and the Borgeau Range
back to Banff for the annual
powwOw and election of officers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24

"Your Own Horoscope" by
Frances Drake, IL one of many
famous features in The Detroit
Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
Pony Express Race
Set for June 28

THE PONY EXPRESS will
ride again over the Old Oregon
trail from Portland TO Timber
line Lodge on June %, according
to Herman Blaesing Jr., race
chairman of the Clack kan a S
County sheriff's posse.
This 7O-mile relay event reviV-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24
DETROIT SUNDAY TINES lpHoNE CHERRY $500
Ride, Hike
Scheduled
At Banff
BANFF. Alta. May %.

BANFF, Alta, May IS.
THE Trail Riders of the Cana
= dian Rockies and the Sky
Line Trail Hikers of the Cana
dian Rockies have announced,
respectively. an annual five-day
ride and an annual four-day
hike. each event to start from
summer headquarters at the
Banff Springs Hotel.
Each will as usual have its
quota of artists, scholars. ty-
coons. teachers and just plain
citizens, eager TO penetrate the
remote areas in the national
parklands round about. sleep
under canvas and taste the joys
Of rugged camp fare.
The five-day 50-mile trek of
the Trail Riders July 24-2S)
will entrain at Banff and pro-
coed Is miles west by rail to
Castle Mountain station. where
saddle horses and loaded pack
ponies will be waiting.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-24

1.-The Wishing Well" has n
message in cipher for you. Daily
and Sunday Times.
Evening star., 1942-02-13

questions asked or answered until
we get there"
Lee Defends Noel.
On returning to the room, they
found that Pauline and her uncle
had already rejoined the company.
"Yes, Miss Moffatt is my secre-
tary," Pauline was saying as they
entered. my own paper has given
me a leave of absence. But I had
contracts for several magazine ar
ticles that I couldn't cancel. So
brought Noel Moffat with me to type
the manuscripts"
IT see." John Hazards glance
turned from Pauline to the tear
mottled countenance Of her secre-
tary. Abruptly he asked her, do
you own a silver pencil with your
initials on it?"
"Why, yes" answered Noel. Auto
matically her hand went to the
pocket Of the tailored jacket she
was wearing. II must have lost
it," she faltered.
"And I seem to have found 1t for
you," declared Hazard, carefully
watching her reaction as he dis
played the pencil in his open palm.
"Ch, thank you," said Noel, reach
ing for it.
mot so fast" said John Hazard
sharply. Perhaps you can explain
how you happened to lose 1t in Jar
Wis Thorpe's room"
But that's impossible" Noel said.
"I couldn't have lost 1t there. was
never in there in my life"
"Humph!" Hazard was frankly
skeptical. "Those Mysteries you
staged after his death were an OBJ
vious device for getting upstairs
alone. What had you forgotten
or what were you looking for?"
Noel Moffat's reply was to dis
solve into tears.
Lee Thorpe sprang to her side.
"Stop badgering her!" he said bel
ligerently. IF she says she didn't
lose the pencil in my uncle's room,
then she didn't. I don't care what
the evidence isl"
Unfortunately the law can't af-
ford to be quite so credulous as all
that" observed John Hazard dryly
1--WE can't simply dismiss a piece of
evidence as If it didn't exist"
A Motive Is Charged.
Then why don't you question
some one who had a real motive for
killing my uncle?" Lee asked. What
about Mr.. Castleton over there? We
all saw him quarreling with my
uncle this morning. And we heard
him threaten him. too"
"Is that true?" Hazard turned
sharply toward Timothy Castleton,
Evening star., 1942-02-13

whose face was purpling with rage
at this unexpected onslaught.
WELL" he temporized, trying un-
successfully to keep his voice calm,
I'VE may have had a word or
two"
"A word or two!" Lee scoffed.
why, you were ready to Jump at
his throat! And you warned him
he'd be sorry!"
Perhaps we'd better clear this
matter up at once" interposed John
Hazard. "Mr. Castleton, if you'll be
kind enough to step into the library,
I'll. talk with you in there"
"Confounded impertinence!"
snapped the financier Nevertheless,
he arose to carry out the sheriffs
wishes.
"As for you, Miss Moffat," said
Hazard from the threshold, I'm not
through with you yet by any means.
The rest Of you can hold yourselves
in readiness until I send for YOU
And no one is to leave the house
under any circumstances. Mr..
Wetherfether, see that this order is
observed"
The afternoon was growing stead
lily darker. Brilliant shafts of light
ming zigzagged across the window
in intermittent flashes. In the cav
erns Of the sky the thunder rolled
and rumbled hollowly, while the
rain kept UP its inceSsant down.
pour.