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Evening star., 1942-03-24
Explains How Sight Of Flag
Stirred Patriotic Feeling.

To the Editor Of The Star:
I have been In washington exactly SIX
months. In that time have seen some
interesting and amusing sights, but on
Thursday morning was thrilled with
the most beautiful scene I have ever
witnessed. wasn't looking at 1t from
an artists point Of view. for I'm no artist;
nor from . poets point Of view. for I'm
no poet. I was merely looking down
Thirteenth street from Logan Circle.
When I saw the American nag waving
in bright contrast to the gray, overcast
skies it made me stop for moment and
think Of what our nag has gone through
and what It stands for. No wonder 1t
floats 50 proudly. I am glad that We
have the "stars and Stripes Forever"
It will be forever. too, I'm sure, for We
are Americans all.
When saw our nag It made me think
anA ~ enes more: Il plsdse allegiance
Evening star., 1942-03-24
Rubber Report

In his report on the war activities
of the Reconstruction Finance Cor
poration and its subsidiaries. Secre-
tary Of Commerce Jones has made
his reply to those who have held him
chiefly responsible for the present
rubber shortage. He has been criti-
cized both for his alleged failure to
build up an adequate stock pile and
for his failure to begin earlier the
large scale manufacture Of synthetic
rubber.
In defending himself against the
first charge, Mr.. Jones points out
that the Rubber Reserve Company, a
subsidiary of the R. F. c., has been
buying, since 1910, all the rubber in
the Far East available for export
that had not been taken by American
industry, and that 1t had agreed fur
thermore to purchase the entire ex-
port surplus Of Brazil. Including
shipments in transit, approximately
673 900 tons Of rubber have been ac-
quired under the Government stock
pile program.
Answering the second criticism.
Mr.. Jones disclosed that the subject
Of synthetic rubber was discussed by
representatives Of the National De-
Tense Council late in 1910, and that
one Of its members, Edward R. stet-
tinius, jr.. now administrator of the
lend-lease program, recommended
the building Of plants capable Of
manufacturing 100000 tons of syn
thetic rubber 4 year. Mr.. Jones then
took the matter up with the Presi-
dent, who approved the expenditure
Of 5000 900, enough for the con-
struction Of plants with q capacity Of
about $4,000 tons.
In May, l94l, it was decided to In
crease the facilities to an annual
capacity Of 100000 tons, and imme-
diately after Pearl Harbor negotia-
tions were started to step up
productive capacity of synthetic
rubber to . minimum Of 4o0, 900 tons.
With the threatened fall Of Singa-
pore, another unexpected turn Of
events" in Mr.. Jones words, arrange
ments were made for new plants to
secure by the end Of 1s43 the output
Of 100000 tons Of synthetic rubber q
year.
That the measures taken to avert a
rubber shortage In the United States
were altogether inadequate Is now
clear. The disaster to our fleet at
Pearl Harbor, however, could hardly
have been foreseen, and few believed
that Japan, in three months Of war,
would conquer Malaga and the Dutch
East Indies. Had Mr.. Jones, q year
or 50 ago, undertaken a vast program
Of synthetic rubber production, the
expenditures would undoubtedly
have come under heavy fire.
The r. F. c. will spend about
$500 10000 on synthetic rubber
plants. These expenditures are
clearly part Of the necessary costs Of
war. The Army and Navy both re-
quire large quantities of rubber.
With the fall of Singapore and the
Dutch East Indies, the United States
must nnd other sources of rubber to
meet the requirements of its armed
forces. If the new facilities are COM
pleted on schedule, the output Of
synthetic plants, by 1943, should be
large enough to supply our essential
war needs.
Evening star., 1942-03-24
Says Enemy Propagandists
Are Making Secret War"

In time of war, spies are not let out
of custody on bond, but are Gagged and
carefully guarded against escape. A
person who comes from abroad to spread
propaganda is more than . spy and
should be more carefully guarded. II not
summarily executed. A spy sees and
reports what he sees. A propaganda
not only sees and reports, but also makes
secret war on the country he has en-
tered. wonder If there are any other
countries as foolish Is ours In coddhng
spies and propagandists while our citi-
zens are being asked to 60 al out In
efforts to combat our cleverer enemies.
Let the Government lead in this all-out
ebnAnaaA ". !. ALLEN.
Evening star., 1942-03-24
Pays Tribute to Macarthur
And Quotes Pershinx's Citation,


To the Editor Of The Star:
What an inspiration those Macarthur
phrases are:
II shall do my best-I shall keep the
soldiers faith" and "He who is afraid to
die Is not At to live"
Words, yes! OF high resolve backed
by . heroic American general from the
battle front, whose deeds speak even
louder.
We who are at home may not be
called on to keep the soldiers faith. but
we are called on, every one of us, to keep
faith with America.
Gen. MacArthur's words recall to our
minds those spoken by another great
soldier leader, Gen. Pershing, in his eita-
ton to the gallant 1st Division of the
A. E. r. in the First World War: II
note on the part of the division q high
state of morale, q special pride in service
and q spirit never to be broken by hard
ship or battle"
Our America, in her hour of trial,
raises up such men as these, thank God.
Let us keep the faith, be forward
thinking and feel the blessings of the
assurance Of living in association with
free men who will sacrifice their all for
democracy. E. c. RICK.
Evening star., 1942-03-24
Offers Homage to Scholar
Devoted to Latin American Studies.


Devoted to Latin American Studies.
10 the Editor Of The Star:
That the death Of DR.. Percy Alvin
Martin seems to have attracted little
notice outside Of circles strictly academic
Is matter Of regret for he vas one OF the
leading scholars Of our country and his
long years Of labor In the field OF Latin
American studies were especially fruit
full. In addition to organizing and di-
recting the Latin American department
In Stanford University, he lectured at
nearly . dozen other universities both in
this country and abroad. wrote consider
ably and edited who's Who IN Latin
America"
In these days when SO many charla-
tans are lecturing and writing about
Latin America 1t is particularly fitting
that . scholar 50 eminent in Latin
American studies should not pass un-
noticed. EDWIN RYAN.
Evening star., 1942-03-24
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the Uriter, although the use OF
a pseudonyn for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters ioith
q DieD to condensation.
Evening star., 1942-03-24
Eyerybody's Coin Book-A 32-

Everybody's Coin Book-A 81
page publication which treats OF
the origin and development Of
coins, of famous collections, of
rare, curious and valuable pieces,
of strange customs that sur
round their use, Of how values
and prices are established. and Of
how to start a collection. 1t is
an interesting and most informa-
tive treatment of the subject. and
beginners will find 1t invaluable.
To secure your copy inclose 10
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clipping, and mail to The Star
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Evening star., 1942-03-24

to our flag" etc, something have not
said since I was q child. I thought
had forgotten 1t but I hadn't. With
liberty and justice for ALL" It's such q
beautiful verse,'I hope shall never again
forget our flag, as it waves over "the land
Of the free and the home Of the brave"
ELIZABETH DUNN.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-19

For leisure for play. Dressmaker shirred walled
toe Blue. Sizes TO 9. Looks like pert play shoe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02
CONCERT IS SET FOR WAR WORKERS
Miss Lucy Camille to Be
 Guest Artist at Bridge port Public Musical.

Another in the series of free Vic- tory concerts by the Bridgeport WPA orchestra will be given this evening at 8:30 at the Central High school auditorium, with Miss Lucy Camille, Bridgeport soprano, as soloist.
 Primarily for war workers, their families and friends, these concerts are open to the general public with out charge, the City of Bridgeport, as sponsor, cooperating with the Connecticut Music Project to make the programs available to the con- mrnity.
 Miss Camille, Tuesday evenings soloist, is making her first appear ance with the Bridgeport WPA Orchestra She is member of the Musical Research Club, pupil of Miss Catherine Russell and sings at St. Raphaels Church. She has been heard with the Bridgeport Munich pal band and at many weddings and banquets. z
 &V0Vd4Sd AAA VLAC PAOBA uAh d1 l dAlSCQ by Frank Foti, conductor, is Polka In Miniature" by Ludwik Sikorski of New Haven. A member of the violin section of the orchestra and a graduate of the Male School of Music, he has many compositions to his credit.
 Tuesday nights program:
 Poet and Peasant Overture ....
 ....................... vonSuppe Peer Gynt Suite No. ..... Grieg Spanish Dance ........... Nowrey IntermiSsion
 "Ritorna vincitor" from Aida, Verdi
 Miss Camille Echoes from the Metropolitan ..
 Opera House ............ Tobani Polka in Miniature ...,..........
 Ludwiki Sikorski Blue Danube Waltzes ..... Strauss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02
.BOMBSHELLS' TOP
 AERIAL FEATURES w
zindah GrOttO Charity Cir GUS Opens at Stadium
 Next Monday

One of the worlds most sensa- Eional high aerial acts is the Four Aerill Bombshells who will per- Form twice nightly at the zindah Groeto Charity Circus to be held all next week at the Municipal Stadium on Watertown avenue.
 It is seldom that one high acro- patic act is different enough from Rll others to be completely out Standing, but such is the distinction of this quartet of death deflers.
 Circus fans will marvel at thi; act working IS feet in the air with absolutely no nets or other safety protection. Anonymous as to iden- ttty for the reason that these foul people daringly risk their lives every time they give 8 performance, ano want to be able to retain their es- tablished billing with replacements in case of necessity. This act has become one of the greatest outdoor attractions in America. Truly an act for the open spaces as their apparatus is much too high to be placed within circus tent or in- door arena.
 This is but one of ten outstand- lng thrill act presentations in Sky Eollies" to be offered local circus fans twice nightly at Zindah Grot- k0's eighth annual charity circus all next week starting Monday at 2 and 10 p. m.
 Tn addition there will be circus midway with side shows, rides and novelties to provie good, clean, wholesome entertainment for circus fans of all ages. A downtown ticket agency has been opened at Liggett's for the convenience of those who desire to purchase tickets in advance and avoid standing in line ct the stadium. A package of cigarettes will enable car owners Co park their cars at the field ad- joining the stadium and all ciga- rettes thus obtained will be sent to Waterbury boys in the nearby army camps and naval training stations appropriately marked: From the citizens of Waterbury"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02

Damages to school property by persons using school yards for overnight parking were reported by School Inspector John McGough at a meeting of the Board of Edu- cation last night. He reported that number of windows and several fences and gates had been broken since the board authorized permis- sion for parking on the school grounds.
 Commissioner Parkinson renewed the question of assigning specific space to each parker as a method of determining who was causing damage, but Mayor Vincent A. Scully who presided at the meet ing, pointed out that the damage involved was trivial and most of 1t had occurred uring the first few days of the school yard parking.
 Little Interest?
 MT. McGough stated that very few car owners were taking advan- tage of permission to use the school grounds. He said that as few as four or five cars were parked over- night on some of the grounds. The main difficulty involved, he added, was in getting owners to remove their cars before 8 a. m. The prob lem was referred to the school house committee which will confer with the police department.
 Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey in a report read last night stated that fire hose in local school buildings was satisfactory and he would as- sume responsibility for 1t. His let-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02
Parking Problems In
 School Yards Listed
Damage to City Property, Violation of Time Period
 Reported to Board; Police Aid to Be Solicited

ter was in reply to a query made by the board regarding the need of replacing the hose. The fire marshal recommended the placing of pails of water throughout school buildings and patching the present hose. He also suggested that all school employees be taught to be alert, that fire drills be held fre- qRuently and added that constant watching and testing of the fire system would result in adequate protection.
 4 discussion was held by the board on the installation of ventilators on the roof of Wilby high school, and an estimate of costs received from the Long Island Sheet Metal Co.,, was referred to the schoolhouse committee. The concern set the cost of 10 ventilators at $500.
 A letter from the state board. of education was read in which praise was expressed for the progress made in improving school buildings here. A long-range policy for improve ments was recommended in the letter. A request was made that a design for a new fire escape planned for Chsae school be sub-, mitted to the state committee fof approval.
 Guide Books
 Members of the board were given a copy of a book on air raid defense which will be distributed in the near future to local school teachers and other school employees. The book which describes procedure to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02
JOHN E. CARRITY
 COLLEGE ENROLLEE
COe Street Resident, CrOs-
 by Graduate, Freshman at Providence

Providence, R. l., June 2.-"The impelling force that leads this great nation of ours in a conflict that must become a war to the death is war of ideas" Rev. Jeremiah T, Fitzgerald, O. F., vice president of Providence College told the student body this morning at the formal opening of the academic year. Speaking on "The Long View" and taking as his text Joel II, 28, Your old men shall dream dreams and your young men shall see visions" !" Father Fitzgerald described today's warfare on the spiritual, intellec- tual and physical fronts.
 There are abroad in this world of the twentieth century the ghosts and phantoms of the first and earliest era," he continued. "De- terminedly, designedly and deftly the pagan concept has been re- claimed, recreated and reconstruct ed for new and modern fashion ing of the aspirations, the desires and the hopes of men," Mentioning the conquered countries, Father Fitzgerald said that because of the spiritual issues involved, this war is "the most terrible of all wars, an evangel and gospel of the sword"
 Providence Colleges first trimester, which will run until August 28, opened at g o'clock with Mass ill the auditorium of Harkins Hall. Rev. Charles H. McKenna, O. F., college chaplain, was celebrant. Juniors and seniors receive their schedules to- day and regular classes for all stu dents start tomorrow.
 Among freshmen enrolled is John E. Garrity, son of MT. and Mrs. Frank A. Garrity, 46 Coe street, this city. He prepared at Crosby high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02
Washington Berry Patch

MOTE to the Manpower IN Commission: The 16O,0O0 criminals in state prisons in- cIude 10000 skilled workers. . . Wholesale price levels under the first week of gem eraI price control were 1 per cent higher than the highest level during the base period of March, 1942 . S Wholesale prices on 800 commodities arc now 9S.5 per cent of the 1926 aver age. . . Two and a half million new workers will have been trained in 2,4OO vocational schools by June 90, and the goal is to train another 2.5 million in the next 12 months. e Clothing costs have ri5en more than any other cast of living item in the past 15 months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02

be followed in the event of an air raid has been approved by the local and state defense council and the state board of education. It was written with the aid of Dr. Johr Gilmartin and several local teach. CTS and principals, Dr. Condor announced,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02
ARMY MAY SAVE.
 'F.J. DEMERS 100.
Court to Suspend Fine If Pearl Lake Road Man
 Is InduCted

Frederick J. Demers, 2s, of 1072 Pearl Lake road, left municipal court today with a promise that. if he is accepted for army duty next month he will be given Q suspended sentence on charge of operating motor vehicle while his license was suspended.
 A fine of $10O and costs was iIn- posed on Demers by Judge T. E. Conway May 30 on the charge. He was given until today to make pay ment. Today he requested a fur- ther extension of time and notified Judge Conway that he expects to be drafted.
 Judge Conway continued the case until June 20, saying, If you're &C., cepted by the army I'll enter a slls- pended sentence"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02
CIVIC THEATER
 TO NAME STAFF

Election of officers will be helc at a meeting of the Civic Theatei tomorrow night at o'clock at its rooms on Prospect street. Among those nominated for office are Nor man Neale, Helen Miner, Ellis Akins. Tina Codianni and Thomas Hogarth. MT. Ekins will preside.
 Following the business session workshop play will be presented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02
LOCAL STUDENTS
 RECEIVE DEGREES

Donald J. OLeary, son of MT. and Mrs. William OLeary of East Main street, will receive a degree from Fordham university at con- mencement exercises June 9. He is a graduate of Crosby high school.
 Joseph B. Burns, son of Police Lieut.. and Mrs. Bernard Burns of this city, will receive a degree from the Hartford Law school at gradua- ton exercises tonight MT. Burns is a graduate of the University of Connecticut. A former teacher in Bristol and Plainville, he recently joined the legal department of a Hartford insurance company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02
Wife Leaves Estate
 To Henry s. Woolley

Henry s. Woolley is the sole beneficiary of the estate of his wife, Mrs. Laura A. s. Woolley who died May 25, 1942, under the terms of a will admitted to probate court to- day. The Colonial Trust company is named executor without bond. The will makes provision for the payment of Mrs. Woolley's funeral expenses and debts and provides that the residue be given her hus- band.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02
Rosengarten Gives
 Report on Congress

Charles H. Rosengarten pre- Sented the first half of his report on the recent American-Jewisl conference held at Chicago at a meeting of the American- Jewish Congress. Council of Waterbury
 last night at the Hebrew institute
 MT. Rosengarten spoke on the pre- dicament of the Jewish people in Europe. The second half Of the re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02
LOOKING AHEAD

Annn Sheridan's Christmas chicks, a present from George Brent just before they were married, are fryer size now but Ann refuses to use any of them for such purposes Bhe would rather have fresh eggs haan fried chicken, she says.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02

port will be given Monday evening, June 8, at 8:30 o'clock at the in- stitute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02

Dr. Daniel F. Lynch, D. D. S., F. A. c. D., of Washington D. G. son of MT. and Mrs Daniel F. Lynch of Chestnut avenue, this city has been commissioned a Iieu- tenant commander in the United States Naval Reserves and is now awaiting a call to active duty. Dr. Lynch, a native of this city and graduate of MuIcahy Grammar School and the Crosby High School is internationally recog- nized as an expert in oral sur- gerry and holds honorary member ship in several South American societies. He has lectured in vari- Ous European nations within the past few years.
 Dr. Lynch visited at his home in this city over the weekend. He recently volunteered his services to U. s. Navy and was inducted in the dental corps as specialist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02
50 Teachers Affected
 By Transfer Orders
Four New Appointments Made, Two designations
 Accepted By Board of Education Yesterday

Designations of two teachers Miss Katherine A. Doughery of Webster school and Miss Frances A. Bowes of Walsh school accepted by the Board of Education at it's meeting last night The of both teachers m be added to the pension list Four appointments from the waiting list made and about 50 teachers transferred
Evening star., 1942-12-09
Blood Donor Volunteers
Sought in Chevy Chase

An appeal for volunteers in Chevy
Chase to donate blood to the Red
Cross was issued today by Mrs Lee
Price Calfee. chairman of the Chevy
Chase Blood Donor Unit.
The mobile blood donor unit of
the Red Cross will visit the Women S
Club at Chevy Chase on Tuesday,
she said, and number of volunteers
are still needed The hours for the
donations will be from 10 am. to
$3.50 pm.
Mrs. Calfee said the Chevy Chase
quota for Tuesday will be $50 per-
sons. Thus far only 30 persons have
registered.
Any one interested in contributing
to this Red Cross project should call
Mrs. Calfee at Wisconsin 5435 or
Mrs. Roger Whitford, chairman of
the Women's Club Blood Donor
Group, at Wisconsin 4041.
Evening star., 1942-12-09

cular letter authorized disposal of
scrap wood to needy persons and
charitable institutions when not
needed by the Army.
The engineers revealed the men
at the airport are working 10 hours
day and there are two shifts.
Two hours are allowed between
each Shift to have the machinery
and equipment creased and re-
paired.
Soldiers who are lucky enough to
be stationed at the fighter COM
mand base will have all the COM
forts of home. The wooden bar
racks on the base have all been win
terized and have ample large stoves.
The other barracks are constructed
of cinder block and are equally as
warm, according to Maj. Noting
ham.
Automatic Potato Peeler.
The troopers who receive K. P.
duty at least won't have to peel po-
tatoes for punishment for the new
mess hall is equipped with an auto
matte potato peeler along with all
up -to-date new equipment. The
only thing in the mess hall not
new is the ice box. which was bor-
rowed from the Pentagon Building
until the fighter command base re-
ceived theirs that is on order.
The sanitary facilities at the air.
port are modern, with a heated
lavatory and hot showers. The
water at the base will be supplied
by six wells now being dug.
Evening star., 1942-12-09
Alarm Clocks Sold Like
Hot Cakes al Auction
P1 the Associated Press

z! the Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 9.-Sixty-five
alarm clocks sold like hot cakes at
public auction here yesterday
some going sight-unseen at prices
that would make a grandfather
clock quit ticking.
They were the most in demand of
scores of articles-now off the mar
ket for the duration-which were
auctioned off at the post Office after
being declared unclaimed or un-
deliverable. The sale is a semi
annual affair, but one postal official
declared:
I'VE never had a mob like this
before"
More than 1000 "baragin hunt
ers' jammed into a basement room
and quickly turned it into anything
but bargain sale. Altogether there
were 600 articles.
One lot OF three alarm clocks sold
for $8.75 one single clock, s4; an
electric iron brought s11; six decks
of playing cards, $3.50; box of
sample soap, $3.50; portable radio
damaged, SIG; pair nylon hose, SO;
three pairs ladies silk hose, $4.75
But pretty good looking violin
without stringS-sold for only $1.5O