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Evening star., 1942-05-09
Discusses The Problem
OF UnrecOgniZed Availability.

To the Editor OF The Star
1 recently have read an article in one
of the local papers on the subject of
idle men in Washington during wartime,
and as one of these idle men I should
like to toss my hat in the ring.
I have recently returned to America
from parts of the world where a fine
job of pulling together" really is being
done. I have civil service reinstatement
status and superior secretarial and ad-
ministrative qualifications. I have re-
stricted the offer of my services to those
agencies closely related to defense ac-
tivity. I am not a cretin and I do not
have two heads. I am more than anx-
ious to pitch in and do something. But
here I sit idle Why?
My only answer to the question Is that
the realization that there is a war going
on has not yet sufficiently impressed
itself on the consciousness of those sub
timely Indifferent beings who occupy
positions" in governmental personnel
offices. These personnel experts seem
to feel that it is much more important to
toy with their red tape and overly re-
dundant procedures than to secure the
appolntees so desperately needed by
their agencies
CONFUSED.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Raises Question About Alloca ton
OF Needed Metals to Small Factories

VI Needed Metals to Small Factories.
To the Editor of The Star:
All good Americans are, or should be,
100 per cent in favor of collecting scrap
iron and steel, as we'll as the non-ferrous
metals, for use in defense work.
However, in their zeal for relieving
the bottleneck caused by the shortage of
steel. it occurs that the War Production
Board has gone afield in prohibiting the
manufacture of such things as key
rings, iewery, desk equipment, kitchen
utensils. hair pins, knitting needles. ETC.
Evening star., 1942-05-09

Curiously enough. not all of the
thousands who stood in line for
hours to get sugar ration cards had
sweet thoughts.
Evening star., 1942-05-09

See a pin, pick it up, and you will
be catching even with the War Pro-
duction Board.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. Hdskin.

A reader can get the uns,Der TO any
question OF tact by ,rrttiro The Ere
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. HdSkin, director. Washington,
D, c. Please incloSe stamp for return
postage.
@. Are war correspondents subject to
military regulations?-M. S. A.
A. The War Department says that war
correspondents are practically members
of the armed forces except that they
are not combatants. They are subject
to military law and discipline in the
field and must obey the orders and reg
ulations prescribed. Their uniforms are
the same As officers without the insignia
of rank. They are not armed.
@ Is the whita race more numerous
than the so-called yellow race?-M. NJ.
A. The Caucasian or white race num-
bers about 725. 900 900. The Mongolians.
commonly referred to as the yellow race,
comprise some $50 100000 people.
Evening star., 1942-05-09

The large number of motorists still
operating suggest that motorists as a
class have a tireless persistence.
Evening star., 1942-05-09

@. What is the name of the native
people of Madaga D. A..
A. The natives are collectively known
as Malagasy and belong to seven differ
ent tribes.
Evening star., 1942-05-09

@. How old is the town of Annapolis
Royal in Nova Scotia?-T. N.
A. Annapolis Royal was founded in
1905 by the French. 1t is the second
oldest European settlement in North
America ranking next to Saint Angus
tine, Fla.
Evening star., 1942-05-09

@. What city has a wall TO protect 1t
from f1oods?-A OBJ.
A. Portsmouth, Ohio, on the Ohio
River is protected by concrete food
wall So feet above normal water stage.
Evening star., 1942-02-09
Spare Tube Pool Planned
To Aid Radio Stations

The Federal Communications Com.
mission is making a Nationwide
survey Of spare tube equipment Of
standard radio broadcast stations to
provide a pool from which equip
ment might be shifted from one sta
ton to another in case OF failures.
The survey was undertaken, it was
said, not because of an immediate
shortage, but on the possibility that
there might develop a lack OF the
highly expensive transmitter tubes
through diversion of critical ma
terials to other war uses.
That a pinch already has been
felt was indicated by one station
which experienced a tube failure
cutting down its power from 5000
watts to 1000 watts. Under the rules
of the commission, broadcast sta
tions are required to maintain as
much as 100 per cent spare tubes in
transmitting stations.
1t was explained that unless some
check was made to determine the
number of tubes now available and
their location, it might be necessary
at some time for stations to 60 of
the air and remain of for long
periods. Under the proposed plan,
if a station had used up its spares,
and was unable to get more. 1t might
be possible to get spare tube from
another station.
Evening star., 1942-02-09
Shrine Circus Opens
5ix-Day Program
AtU|ine' Tonight
Wallace and litvinoff
Expected to Occupy
SpeeioI Boxes

The Shrine Circus opens at Uline
Arena at O'Clock tonight for .
week Of entertainment by some Of
the brightest stars of the sawdust
circuit.
Clyde Beatty with his pack of 30
wild tigers and looms headlines a
program of 80 acts.
Vice President Wallace and Soviet
Ambassador Litvinof and members
OF diplomatic staf1s are expected to
occupy special boxes at the opening
performances.
The famous Powers elephants Of
the London Hippodrome-whose last
performance here is said to nave
been shortly after the United States
entered the first World War-will be
among the featured performers.
Arrangements have been made to
have thousands of orphans, crippled
and underprivileged children from
Washington and nearby towns at
tend the circus. From hundreds Of
institutions, the children will be
transported to and from the circus
and provided with peanuts, popcorn
and all the other necessities" of a
circus spectator.
Plans also have been made for
more than 5000 service men to at
tend as guests Of the Shriners. Five
hundred men from the Marine Base
at Quantico and others from Fort
Myer and Fort Belvoir will attend
tonight's performances.
Proceeds from the event will be
turned over to the charities and
activities fund of Almas Temple.
Growing Of Miss Personality"
the Shriners' beauty queen, will cli-
max the circus. There will be cash
prizes for first, second and third
place winners, as well as an award
to the Shriner sponsoring the win
ming contestant. The crowning will
take place on the closing night, next
Saturday.
Evening star., 1942-02-09
Bishop Block Delivers
Sermon al Former Parish

The Right Rev. Earl Block, Bishop
Of California, yesterday returned to
st. Marks Episcopal Church, his
former parish, and delivered a ser
mon before welcoming attendance
Of former and present members of
the church. Bishop Block stopped
of in Washington while en- route
to the West Coast from a meeting
OF the House of Bishops in Jack
sonville, Fla.
Among those who attended the
services were his sister, Miss Paulina
Block, a member of All Souls Epis-
copal Church; two brothers, Leon
ard Block and Theodore Block, and
several other relatives.
Bishop Block told the congrega-
tion the world was threatened with
the loss of its value of the dignity
Of the human personality through
emphasis on material values.
AS youth, he attended Maury
Elementary School, Eastern High
School and the Virginia Theological
Seminary prior to graduation from
George Washington University. He
was confirmed and ordained at st.
Marks. In 1907 he was In the choir
which sang at the cornerstone lay
Ing Of the washington Cathedral.
Evening star., 1942-02-09
u. S. Soldiers Will Aid
In Comedian Fund Drive
Ry the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
TORONTO, Feb. "a detach-
ment OF 100 picked infantrymen
from the United States Army will
arrive here February IA to take
part in the forthcoming second Vic
tory loan campaign. They will be
led by 4 brigadier general and .
group of other off1cers and will
carry normal fighting equipment.
Accompanying them will be band
Of 30 pieces.
The men, first unit Of the Ameri-
can Army to visit Canada in Is
years on a goodwill tour. will be
received and inspected by the dis
trict officer commanding Military
District No. 2, Maj. Gen. c. F. Con-
stantine. a member of the Advisory
Committee of Ontario's Victory Loan
Public Relations Committee.
Evening star., 1942-02-09
Porent-Teocher BRIDGE

A benefit dessert bridge party will
be held at pm. Friday at the
East Silver Spring (MdJ Elementary
School by its Parent Teacher As
sociation. Mrs. William c. De Neare
is chairman Of the committee in
charge.
Evening star., 1942-02-09

Have you bought any Defense
bonds this week? This month? This
year?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
One For All

In the name of national defense and an all-out war every owner of a motor car in the country will be required from Jan- uary 21 to February 1 to obtain through his or her local post office or internal revenue office an autO-uSe tax sticker. It will cost you exactly S209 and will be good only to June 30. At that time you will be required to go once more to the stamp depot and get another tax sticker. This time it will cost you an even $500, but this sticker will not expire for a full year.
 You may be driving one of the few 1922 models that got out before ration ing went into effect; your car may be ten years old; it may be a delivery truck or lotion truck; it may not run very well or it may never give you bit of trouble. In one respect after February l all these and more, too, will be alike They will all boast the tiny green sticker. If they don't, then it's goodbye, MT. Motor ist. Be prepared to pay S25 or spend 30 days in jail And Uncle Sam won't be so kind as municipalities and states are to motorists who are erring in their taxes.
 There will be no forms to fill out to get your auto-use tax sticker. You just step up to a window, pay your coin of the realm and depart with the Sticker which has to be affixed to the car in a reason ably conspicuous spot, probably the windshield. The clerk will give you a card to fill out, but you can take that home and at your leisure answer the questions and mail in to the Internal Revenue Department. It may seem like just another nuisance, but consider what nuisance it might be to have bunch of Japs or Nazis clutttering up your back yard. We choose the autO-use tax; don't you?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
Ways to Be of Help

Many people are turning this way and that and getting nowhere as they try to fit themselves into community life in wartime. They want to be Of help, yet apparently don't seem to know how they can or they are so much up in the air that they neglect to read of the many opportunities at hand for everyone. There are any number of different ways in which a person can aid our civil and military authorities in winning the war Just read and inquire and you'll find out what they are.
 But to enumerate just a few ways in which we can be useful we start with the hope of enlisting more and more support for the air raid warden schools that are being conducted here in Waterbury, Our chief air raid warden wants volunteer corps of 5000 aides. He is not unduly pessimistic in this, but on the basis of real experience where bombs have fallen that number of WardenS would be re- quired to take care of Waterbury if this city were to be subjected to bombing raids. And by preparing ourselves for such an eventually the city is throwing up stout defense.
 The fastening post' in the Chamber of Commerce building needs workers too It maintains a 24-hour, seven day vigil, changing shifts at regular hours, day and night. Your services here are appre- ciated. Many organizations are doing things for the boys at the various camps and if member of any of them find out what you can do Buying defense bonds and stamps and encouraging the pur- chase of the same is another worthwhile endeavor right now. Conservation of many materials that may be hard to get if the war is prolonged is most patriotic.
 There is sure to be a drive later on for waste paper and perhaps for scrap iron. Individual efforts now on a quiet scale might facilitate such work when it be- comes generally public. Tires are being rationed why not conserve those on your car by walking or taking the bus? All these things and more naturally recom- mend themselves to the individual who thinks he or she can't do anything to win the war Just fall in line, folks; it forms at the right.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
Unemployment Vanishes

For 10 years, one great looming prob lem has overhung the United States like a blanketing gray sky - unemployment Now it has vanished, mist suddenly disspated by the sharp winds of war. The National Industrial Conference Board places unemployment at around 1,6O0,- 900, which it considers the "irreducible minimum"
 With the Army and Navy about to ex- pand tremendously, we may soon be face to face with an actual labor shortage. It means more women in industry, more older men called back to jobs they thought they had left forever. single thought of four or five million more men called from bench and desk to camp and ship is enough to show very clearly what we are up against, and what it will take to meet the test.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
Enlist Them, Naturalize Them

Thousands of Filipinos in the United States are unable because of a quirk in the naturalization laws, to serve in the United States military forces. Milton Bronner, in serviceable story, recently told how Filipinos born in the United States are citizens, but that there are some 10000 of them who were born in the islands, now reside in the United States, but who are not under present law allowed to enter military service under the U s. Flag.
 For many years there has been an increasingly close bond between Filipinos and Americans. This bond is now being cemented in L-ood. With Congress back at work it might well consider law providing for enlistment of these eager Filipinos in the U. s. forces, with further provision for their citizenship on honor able discharge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
Don't Worry About Army Mail

Many parents and relatives of soldiers and sailors worry unnecessarily about de- lays in delivery of their letters to the men in the armed forces, or about delays in getting replies. There are many factors which often hold up this correspondence. Many soldiers are on special duty watch ing bridges, factories or other vital de- fense spots. That means that letters ad- dressed to them at camp have to be re- handled and forwarded.
 In such situation, the soldier or sailor may find himself without writing paper or stamps for reply So it isn't bad plan to enclose postage and writing ma- terial for an answer when you write to that boy in the service Be patient about unavoidable delays, and don't let them prey on you or cause unnecessary worry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
Pearl Harbor and Highways

The wounded from Pearl Harbor are arriving in the United States It is a spectacle to which the rest of the world has long been inured - China knows it., and Britain, and Germany, and Italy, and Russia. We must steel ourselves to this and like things. That is what war means
 The wounded from Pearl Harbor, how ever, have given their lives or their bodies to cause that is worth defending, worth suffering for. In the month in which they sustained their injuries or met death, a still greater number of people were struck down by traffic injuries which were no less terrible - and all for noth- ing. We are suffering nearly 4,000 traf- fic casualties a month, resulting in deaths as permanent, in wounds as ghastly, as those of Pearl Harbor - and for nothing
 We cannot spare any more in these days the toll of the road, the dead who produce nothing, the wounded who suffer. The snuffed-out lives, the broken bodies, of those whom the automobile has crushed, are given for nothing at all, a mere sacrifice to our national Moloch of care leSSneSS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10

The current war is going to strike home in many unexpected places. One of them for Connecticut may be some
 what of a wrench. There is considerable talk of letting the plans for completion of the Sherwood Island State Park de-
 velopment drop until the war is over. That may not seem like much of a sacrl
 flee to good many people, but actually it is, for Sherwood Island is our oldest state park, yet the sloWest in being de- veloped. Only through the timely inter- venton of the past two legislative sessions has the shore area really been put into anything like the shape it should to con- pare with our other shore-front parks Rocky Neck and Hammonnassett. Last year sufficient funds were set up to con- plete purchase of the land needed to con- plete the entire park and also to provide the necessary facilities to accommodate the thousands of expected patrons. But if the war continues to press down on us the state may decide not to spend these thousands, but will defer finishing the park until after the war. It's cruel blow, but perhaps a necessary one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10

On the other hand in the federal bud oct just announced one could read where the allotment of funds for combating the Dutch elm disease in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York was upped from the last figure of S353,345 to S456,- 475. That's good news for this pestilence is raising more havoc with the elm trees of New England than most people inn aoine. Instead of checking the disease, as was first believed done, it now has pen etrated into Massachusetts, meaning, ot course, that it has crossed Connecticut completely. And in crossing this state the disease did not skip our own elm trees. There are probably many infected about which we know nothing. We will when they have to be cut down which is the only thing left once they are attacked
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
Questions
 and Answers
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 The Waterbury Democrats Ser vice Bureau will answer for you free, any question of fact of in- formation, not involving exten- sive research. Write your ques- ton clearly, sign name and ad- dress, enclose three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be given. Address Water bury Democrats Washington Ser vice Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 o. How do war requirements aff feet the glass industry?
 A. Lenses and prisms are essentia for many instruments used by tha Army and Navy. Modern bullet proof glass, more resistant thar older forms, has uses in assault boats, ground vehicles and aircraft Other important uses exist and are being developed.
 o. What is the principal occupa' ton of the people of Thailand?
 A. Four, ,fifths are farmers or fish, ermen.
 o. How much salary do conscien- tious objectors in camps receive from the government?
 A. None. The men, their families. their local churches or the National Service Board for Religious Object ors maintain the men nj camp at a monthly cost of $35, ot which $2.50 goes to each man for personal ex- penses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10

Eut all the great saints have had a great God Who filled the uni verse, before Whom they moved with aw and in Whose over whelming presence they found an abiding peace. In the presence of such God, they forget everything but praise. As they praised Him they found their hearts and minds coming around to a position of peaceful trust Then they knew that they were in Gods loving hands. and such being the case, He would give them what they needed and withhold whatever would damage them.
 We are to pray for specific things. Nothing is too small to bring be- fore the Lord, if it be an honest need in our lives. And nothing, of course, Is too great for His mas tery. But prayer should, above everything else, be the worship of great and awe-inspiring deity. When we can say, Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised!" then we have found the secret of effectual praying
 (All Rights Reserved Babson Newspaper Syndicate)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
What's s Your I. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1. Name the two largest river, that flow into the Mississippi.
 g. What does "Aloha Oe" mean?'
 3. According to the Bible, what kind of wood was used to build Noah's Ark?
 4. In which city is the Field Mu. scum of Natural History?
 5. Which of these media-rali- roads, inland waterways, pipe lines or trucEs-carry the largest volume of freight annually in the US?
 6. Tapioca is obtained from the roots of the snake plant, cassava or guava?
 T. Does any country in Africa border on the Pacific Ocean
 8. What is the ranK next below captain in the U. s. army?
 9. Which nations constituted the Triple Alliance" at the time World War was started by Germany's declaration of war against France?
 10. What is a gherkin?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10

But what can be remedied is the present cumbersome system of divided responsibility between the Army and Navy. That must be remedied if we are to avoid the errors of the British when their planes failed to coordinate with land forces lin Norway and Crete.
 This divided responsibility is an old dispute going back for years, and is one of the reasons advanced by those who faver a separate Air Corps.
 To illustrate the vital import ance of this question, here are some of the fundamental facts re- garding the defense of Pearl Har- Dor which basically must have contributed to the debacle of De- cember '.
 The Joint Army and Navy Board had ruled that the Navy was responsible for patrolling the ocean off Pearl Harbor, and for that matter off the coasts of the United States and its pos sessions. Originally this had been the Army's job, but after many years of debate, dating back to the Hoover administra- tion, the decision was finally given in favor of the Navy's air forces.
 Furthermore, the ruling of the Joint Army Navy Board was that if the Navy was not able to cope with the approaching enemy, it was to notify the Army. And only after a huddle with the Navy, the airplanes of the Army Air Corps were to go into action.
 Thus, although General Short has now been removed from the Hawaiian command partly be- cause his anti-aircraft guns were so slow in getting into action, the