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a most difncult job, after it has
been carelessly set up and stated
with tens Of thousands Of en-
ployes, gathered together before
there was any clear policy.
Mr.. Davis Is In charge Of do
mestic and foreign information.
There Is one exception to this,
and that exception will make it
dif.cult to integrate an informa-
ton policy. Publicity relations
with South America remain in
the hands Of the Rockefeller
Committee. Mr.. Davis will have
charge Of all short-wave broad
casting and other publicity ad-
dressed to the world, except that
addressed to Latin America.
The dissemination of informa-
ton cannot be so divided. What Is
published in the United States
and broadcast to the rest of the
world is read and heard south Of
the Rio Grande, and 1t is difficult
to understand why Mr.. Davis
authority does not cover the en-
tire field.
Furthermore, his position, like
that Of most heads of wartime
agencies, is equivocal. Entrust-
ed with one of the most delicate
of jobs. he is without cabinet
rank He neither sits In the cab
met nor is under any one there.
theoretically, he ought to be in
the State Department. Actually
he heads sort of supplement-
ary State Department-as does
Mr.. Rockefeller-without similar
position or prestige. This makes
difficult his relations with every
branch of the Government, and
he. above all. needs to enjoy the
confidence of every cabinet Of
fetal and with Congress.
Justified Dissa tisfaction.
He assumes his responsibilities
when there Is justified dissatis-
faction with nearly every phase
of the Governments handling Of
war publicity. The problem Of
how to give out war news to the
home front Is extraordinarily
delicate. But to an ever-increas-
ing extent, the press has felt that
it was not in the confidence of
the Government; the lack of au-
thentic information has put a
premium on gossip; the innumer-
able Government agencies have
flooded the newspapers with
childish releases, in such quanti-
ties that no editor could possibly
read even a fraction of them.
And the most responsible ed
itors, writers and journalists,
whose contributions to public en-
lightenment and morale have
been vastly greater and more ef-
fective than all the Government
propaganda combined, have been
pushed on the periphery of war.
time publicity.
1t has been conducted exclu-
sively by persons on Government
payrolls, although the names on
those payrolls are no criterion Of
greater ability. expert knowledge,
patriotism or discipline.
Thus, instead of being turned
into a powerful collaborative in
strument, the press has been re-
garded as partly nuisance and
partly Government organ, with
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troops ana their naval trans

troops and their naval trans
ports for heavy war material.
Despite the determined resis-
lance Of the British and imperial
troops. which are inferior to the
Germans in both numbers and
equipment, the news from the
battle front Is not encouraging.
According to latest dispatches re-
ceived here it appears that even
If the Tobruk defenders can tight
on, they will be encircled once
more and that important base
will be neutrahzed. Fear is ex-
pressed In some quarters that the
desert fortress may fall into
Nazi hands this time.
Egypt Strongly Fortified.
While such . setback for the
British Is likely to be exploited by
the Axis - another proof Of the
inability Of the United Nations
to resist German onslauehts,
military quarters believe that
from the strictly strategic point
Of view the fall of Tobruk would
not seriously affect the British
position In the Near East.
1t Is true that the Nazis and
italians would be in a better
position to supply their armies
and to press their attack to-
ward Salum and the Egyptian
border. But In the last IA months
much war material has been col
lected on the western border of
Egypt and fortihcations there
are 30 strong that 1t would take
4 tremendous effort on the part
Of the Nazis to break through.
What Is more important. how
ever, Is the fact that the United
Nations air arm has been con-
siderably strengthened. New air
fields In the vicinity Of the most
important strategic positions
have been created. Large num-
bers Of American planes have
been transported or ferried to
that portion OF the front which
covers the Suez Canal. Further
more. factories have been built
Evening star., 1942-06-19
Pullman Strikers to Act
On Settlement TONIGHT
r! the Associated Press,

~ The Associated Press.
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind, June 70
An agreement which would return
1000 employees to work at the Pull
man-Standard Car Manufacturing
Co. Monday was reached late yes.
terday by negotiators but still must
be ratified by members of the
striking union.
Members Of Local 200, Brother
hood of Railway Carmen of America
AFL), will meet at Z o'clock this
evening to accept or reject the set
tlement, which was proposed by q
Federal labor conciliator.
The agreement came less than "A
hours after Maj. H. j. Hooker Of the
Chicago Engineers Procurement Dis.
trict Of the Army had issued an ulti-
matum to the company and strikers,
asserting that If the strike were not
settled by Monday Government or.
ders for ~ freight cars being made
daily would be taken elsewhere.
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By CONSTANTINE BROWN.

by CONSTANTINE BROWN.
Large reinforcements are reach
ing Marshal Erwin RommelS
Africa Corps from Sicily and
sareinia, enabling him to press
his initial advantage over the
British, South African and In
dian forces under the command
Of Gen. Sir Claude Auchinleck.
While the British are paying
dearly for their attempts to
bring troops and war material
through the Mediterranean to
Tobruk, the Nazis have been able
to use their transport planes for
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Henry MeLemsrs. nat hao
branded As unworthy the men who
had received honors from the Gov
ernment since December Z.
I am not going to defend myself
nor my attitude. 1t has been done
for me with . simple and touching
eloquence that is beyond my type
writer.
I quote from q letter written to
me by Gold Star mother who lives
In Salt Lake City, Utah.
Thanks for your article concern
ing the conferring Of medals on
American soldiers.
II agree with you heartily, per-
haps because my son, Ensign John
Woodrow Wilson, was killed In the
battle in which 1t. O'Hare became
the hero.
MY son was the only pilot killed
in that battle. Personally, I think
every man In that squadron should
have received some recognition.
True, O'Hare shot down i've planes
himself, but there remained Is more
Japanese planes to be destroyed.
who shot the others down?
mo game or battle was ever won
by one man.
II shouldn't want John to be cited
| for something he didn't do. but ho
did give his life.
Keep writing such articles and
you'll do much to help democratize
America.
Sincerely,
MRS. J. ROY WILSON"
There Is a perfect answer to the
critics.
Mrs. wilson's letter criticizes no
one. She begrudges no man his
honors, no worshiper his hero. She
merely wonders whether there Is
anything more that q boy can do
for his country than to give 1t his
life. Must those who fight the
unseen battles 90 unrewarded?
Must those who chance to duel and
lose to 4 more-skilled or better
equipped foe be overlooked or for
gotten? This mother who has lost
. son feels that his sacrifice vas
as great as any mans could be.
I can't help but feel that this
Utah mother is right.
After all. this Is q war Of little
people. Millions and millions Of
little pepole. 1t isn't a war of mill
tary titans, dragon slayers and
knights in shining armor. 1t is a
war for all Of us. It is war so
big that it has to be fought by shoe
clerks, subway guards, hoorwalkers,
mining engineers, farmers, sand
wich cutters, bankers. doctors and
every one else you can name.
ALI over the world little lower lease
people are carrying the hod for
those Of us who still live In plenty
and security. AS this Is being writ
ten they are dying on far-fiung
fronts. They are dying unseen and
alone. without benefit Of ribbons,
medals or publicity. But they are
dying, which IL the limit to which q
man can contribute to q cause.
Who is there capable OF deciding
whom to honor with a bright ribbon
and whom to overlook? Who is
there to say that those tired and
beaten men OF Macarthur who
blinked those lights along Bataan's
shores after its fall. were less de-
serving Of a general citation than
some more glamorous soldier?
wouldn't want the Job.
If it were left to me I would award
them all the Order Of the Stars and
Stripes, and inscribe on the records
Of both the living and the dead:
Greater love hath no man."
Distributed BY McNausht Syndicate. rne.)
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Railways in Mexico
To Be RehubiIitoted
D, the Associated Press.

D, the Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY, June 1o.-Com.
prehensive rehabilitation OF the
Mexican National Railways, both
rolling stock and right Of ways, was
under discussion here today by
United States and Mexican enei-
neers as q contribution to the de-
Tense Of the two countries.
Reliable reports said 6 line across
the Tehuantepec Isthmus, which
provides q direct supply route be-
tween the Pacific and the Gulf
Of Mexico, would be reconstructed
to haul increased trafic.
Additional locomotives, freight
cars, steel rails and other supplies
will be supplied under . lease lend
agreement.
The Government announced 10
new locomotives and 900 new freight
cars had Just arrived and more were
enroute.
Evening star., 1942-06-19
Post Office Completes
Transit Ouestionnuires

Officials and employees of the Post
Office Department were praised to-
day by Gregory Hankin, chairman
of the Public Utilities Commission,
for being the first Government
agency to return the commissions
origin and destination survey ques-
tionnaire cards, made out and tab
ulated by sorting machines.
Reports from other departments,
including summaries showing how
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The Great Game Of Politics
Elmer Davis Seen as Too Ardent Condenser
To Be Hoppy Without Cutting War information Stoff

One singular thing about the re-
organization Of the war information
agencies Is the exemption Of the
Rockefeller Latin American good
will agency. No adequate reason for
this has been given and the exemp-
ton somewhat weakens Mr.. Davis
position ~ director of all war prop
aganda.
Probably the Rockefeller organiza-
ton has done some good things in
the year and more Of its operation,
but certain facts stand out-first
that it has done . good many foolish
and futile things; second. that both
the South American diplomats and
our own are unenthusiastic about It;
third, that there is 4 conviction in
the State Department that with 4
tenth Of the money 1t could have ac-
complished five times the good-and
avoided the bad.
Certainly. 1t Is the most elaborate
and expensive Of all the propaganda
agencies. It's budget for the year
ending July 1 was Sl1 100 900. For
the coming year no figures are avail
able, but informed persons say the
total will exceed that of the entire
State Department. which is $26, 6,000,-
900. At any rate. by presidential
decree and for some inscrutable
reason. the Rockefeller agency is to
continue its independent and costly
way, and Mr.. Davis will have no jur-
isdiction over 1t. This is a pity for
several reasons. chief Of which is
that it makes Mr.. Davis Job incom-
plete. 1t falls short Of specifications.
Ardent New Dealer.
However, there Is one thing about
the new director which Saddens the
hearts Of the element which thinks
In terms Of social gains" and is
apprehensive lest too much credit
90 to the doilar.a-year anti-New
Dealers. He is an ardent New Dealer
and was 4 strong third .termer. So,
Of course, were his three aides
Robert Sherwood, Lowell Mellett
and Mr.. MacLeish.
The more advanced New Dealers
can bring themselves to tolerate the
presence Of anti-New Dealers in the
production end. although they do
not like 1t. But to have publicity,
propaganda or information" d.
rected by any one not Of the true
faith would be intolerable. Obvious
ly, the President feels the same way.
The country is to be congratulated
that, in addition to being . New
Dealer, Mr.. Davis Is q first-claAs
man. The two do not always 60 to.
gether.
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there are q lot
m ore eroes
than there are
medals.
Criticism OF
this viewpoint
tarted with
publication OF
the column and
is still going on,
and without ex-
ception the crit
les took the OBJ
vious and er-
roneOuS attitude
Evening star., 1942-06-19

under q single
head. The FL
mer Davis ap-
pointment was
as clearly indi-
Gated as that Of
Donald Nelson.
It would have
been better had
there been no
long delay In
either. This bus
mess Of waiting
until things are
In 4 mess before
- hASt~ IVA
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This Changing World
Reverses in Libyo Of ReIotive importance;
British Must Guard Iroq OIL Defenses

in regions protected from the
LuftwafYe.
These factories, while unable TO
produce planes, can repair tanks
and planes damaged in battle.
This Is OF utmost importance In
distant fighting zones where, up
to now, we have not had the
means to make repairs. Badly
damaged machines were dis
carded and new ones had to come
many thousands Of miles.
The bulk Of the British and
imperial army, together with
whatever American units have
Joined them, is still concentrated
in the area between Egypt and
Persia, where, 1t is believed, the
main fighting must occur in
months to come.
In some competent quarters 1t
is doubted that the Germans
will attempt to exploit their sue
cesses In North Africa. Marshal
Rommers action, brilliant as 1t
is, may be only an attempt to
draw more British forces away
from what must be the principal
scene OF action-Palestine and
Syria.
Syria Blitz Presaged.
The increasing numbers OF
Nan planes In Greece and Of in
vasion barges in the Dodecanese
Islands, presage either an ALL
out attack on the island of Cy-
prus or q blitz in Syria, Careful
observers point out that the time
is past when the Nazis can af-
ford to waste men and war ma
terials for moral victories. They
must press hard now to win real
victories and the occupation Of
Asia Minor, which would open
the way to the 1raq oil fields, re-
mains today their principal OBJ
jective.
There is no question that the
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mittee, through
a subcommittee
headed by Rep
resentative Fad
dis, Democrat,
says the dollar
a-year men have
performed yeo-
man service,
that they are
men Of unques-
toned integrity
and patriotism
and that those
who are not are
exceptions to the
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K n o W ledge,
energy q n d
integrity and
will be grate-
full to have
in this posi-
ton q man
W iio under
stands their
needs so well.
Mr.. D av is,
h o " ever, is
hardly to be
co ngratulat-
ed, for he
has inherited
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.Anti-NeIson
Labor Move
Suspected
Report Hints Source
OF Attacks On
DoIIur-o-Yeur Men
BY DAVID LAWRENCE

Two committees Of Congress have
reached diametrically opposite con-
clusions about the use Of dollar-a-
year men In government.
The House Military Affairs Com
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THE opinions OF the urtters this page their o not
necessarily The Stars Such opinions presented In The
Stars effort to otpe all sides OF questions OF interest to It's
readers although such opinions may be contradictory among
Themselves and directly opposed to The Stars
Evening star., 1942-06-19
BY FRANK h. KENT.

The consolidation Of the war in
formation agencies under single
head is Is logical as the consolidA-
ton OF the war production agencies
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regarding policy.
Experts Not Consulted.
In the field Of foreign propa-
ganda 1t Is impossible to under
stand why the persons who are
most expert have never been con-
suited, unless they could first be
hired.
Why, for instance, should
short-wave broadcastins have
been put under Mr.. Robert Sher-
wood7 An eminent playwright,
Mr.. Sherwood's knowledge Of po-
ltical forces and personalities in
Europe is that Of an amateur.
This is no derogation OF Mr..
Sherwood, who has one Of the
most eloquent pens in the coun-
try. One only regrets that he Is
not using 1t to remind Broadway
that there is q war. A superb
writer has simply been demobil-
lied into the Donovan Committee.
Why. also. with numerous peo-
pie available who have spent
Years on end In Germany and de-
voted their lives to 4 study Of its
psychology. history and politics.
should political warfare on that
country be In charge OF q banker
and dilettante economist9 Why
should hardly one Of the really
distinguished German emigres
have been consulted regarding
policy; and why, on the other
hand. should others whose per-
sonal histories warrant no such
authority have been put into i'm.
portant positions9
There are people In the foreign
information departments-passed
by the FBI-who never should
be there and would not have
been hired If anybody with a
long and intimate background Of
European politics and personali-
ties had ever been consulted.
There are a few people employed
in short-wave broadcasts who.
If their names were known
abroad, would constitute the
greatest liability to US.
The payrolls are loaded with
those who push themselves in
or are brought in by friends.
The FBI investigates them by
investigating references they
themselves give. Others, who
would be invaluable for collabo-
ration, but who are not greedy
to get on q Government payroll,
are not even known to responsi.
bic authorities.
Coordination Needed.
1t is impossible to make q
careful strategy of political war
fare unless the efforts Of the
broadcasting companies are inte-
grated. Each Of the short-wave
stations is broadcasting its own
news; each is broadcasting its
own programs-and without any
notion OF what the others are
doing. Short-wave broadcasting
today is political warfare; 1t de-
mands a strategy. Imagine a
military campaign conducted by
half a dozen armies. none of
which knows what the other is
up to.
1t should not be necessary to
take over the shortwave facilities
of the companies to achieve such
integration, but the executives in
charge, If satisfactory to the
Government, should sit in on the
planning Of strategy.
The secret of effective public
relations Is 10 lntegrate the exist.
ing instruments and talents,
avoid the doubtful and encourage
the utmost creative activity on
the part of the reliable. If this
is done, the taxpayers will not
have to support 10000 informa-
tIon ernnloves-and II there are
10000 1t can be fatty said that
no decent job can be done.
If Mr.. Davis Is going to do fine
work under the very difficult
conditions Of his ONCE, he will
have to begin by being ruthless;
plan q strategy and start all over.
(Released By the Bell Syndicate. IneD
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many of their employees travel at
rush hours between certain survey
areas, are expected to be filed
shortly.
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McLennore-
More About Medals
For Wars Heroes
BY HENRY McLEMORE.

Recently I wrote q protest against
the awarding Of medals to q scat
tered few Of the men In our armed
forces. 1t was my contention that
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On the Record
Elmer Davis Seen .Foeins Difficult Task
Because Of Lack Of Previous Publicity Policy
BY DOROTHY THOMPSON.

The appointment Of Elmer
Davis as director Of the once Of
War Information will please
newspapermen, who admire his
Evening star., 1942-06-19

Your word may be as soed - your
bond-but Uncle Sam would rather
have the bond.
Evening star., 1942-12-16
Evergreen Fiesta Opens
Al Arts Club Tomorrow

The three-day Evergreen Fiesta of
the Arts Club will open tomorrow
at 2 o'clock at the club, 2017 I
street NV. Frank S. Steele. former
president Of the club, will greet
guests dressed as Santa Clause.
One Of the features Of the fiesta
will be the exhibition of an original
cartoon, presented to the club by
Clifford K. Bergman, cartoonist for
The Star and club member.
Evening star., 1942-12-16

Christmas foods and gifts will Be
on sale, including paintings donated
by artist members and wreaths and
door decorations made under the
guidance Of Miss Anne Fuller Abbott,
director Of the Abbott Art School
Eight young women will serve az
hostesses in gowns designed and ex-
ecuted by themselves.
Cabaret and vaudeville will be pre-
sented twice Thursday and Friday
nights at $50 and $50. Soloists,
magicians, dancers and a group of
IL men from the Fort Belvoir Choir
will appear the first two nights
Evening star., 1942-12-16

Saturday night there will be dancing
forsall members and friends follow
ing; supper. from to midnight
Sydney Will direct his Mayfiower
Orchestra.
Harold Long, assisted by Mrs.
Robert B. Patterson and Mrs. Henry
T. Parrett. are directing the cabaret
on Thursday and Friday evenings.
Dr., Hans Kinder. last years presi-
dent of the club, heads the COM
mitete of arrangements and has as
his assistant chairmen, Mrs. Charles
Bittinger. Mrs George H. Girty,
Lenox Uhler, Miss Marjorie Davis
Evening star., 1942-12-16

In time for the houses to be oc-
cupied by January l. Eight Of the
houses have been rented, he said.
mo more will be rented" he
pointed out. until we are abso-
lutely satisfied that the fire haz-
ards have been completely re-
moved"
Mr.. Ihlder explained that the de-
fective insulation was discovered
last week when the coal stoves In
the houses were lighted for the first
time. He said that glue used to hold
asbestos insulation to the stove
pipes was found to blister, causing
Evening star., 1942-12-16

some Of the woodwork stripping to
do the same.
Mr.. Ihlder said each Of the houses
would be inspected and carefully
tested. The defective insulation
will be replaced at the expense OF
the insulation manufacturers. he
added.
Evening star., 1942-12-16
ADA Providing for Heat
lin 146 HOUSING Units

Routine changes are rapidly being
made to heating facilities in 146
housing units OF the Alley Dwelling
Authority project at First and r
streets S.W. after insulation used
with the coal stoves In the houses
was found defective, John Ihlder,
executive officer of the ADA, has an
nounced.
He said the changes will be made
Evening star., 1942-12-16
Troin Ships Fire Hose

By the Associated Press.
BOISE. Idaho.-Think Of the rub
Der situation and spare tear for
Fire Chief Frank Pulaski. His men
fighting q fire across the railroad
tracks, uncoiled 1850 feet of hose
While they weren't looking, a train
shipped the precious rubber tubing
into three pieces.
Evening star., 1942-12-16
". 5. Agents Get Bills
Muiled to Criminals
~ the Associated Prese.

BY the Associated Press
DENVER.-Arrested on q Federal
charge Of defacing currency, q So,
year-old man explained he wrote
biblical quotations on dollar bills,
hoping they would fall into the
hands of criminals and reform them.
Secret Service agents were at q
loss to explain why some of the bills
were mailed to them. 4
Evening star., 1942-12-16

Thousands prefer Star Want Ads.
There must be . reason. And there
Is: Quick results Is the answer.
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Evening star., 1942-12-16

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way.
Evening star., 1942-12-16
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NO LIMITS

These actions marked the
turning OF the tide OF battle. were
acclaimed throughout the United
Nations significant omenS OF the
eventual pattern Of complete
victory. The Chinese enthusi-
astically quipped There are no
limits to Nimitz."
Nimitz. nevertheless. knows
the tremendous work that lies
ahead before he is willing 10 con-
cede the accuracy Of the Chinese
comment. To him Gen. For
rests famous advice Get there
fusteSt with the mostest." is still
a good guide TO success lie
never expects, however. to be
fully trained and ready down
10 the last gaiter button"-be-
fore fighting.
Yet, skilful training for mod
ern warfare has been his deep
absorption since 1899 when he
became chief OF the Bureau of
Navigation. after extended COM
mands Of submarine. cruiser
md battleship divisions Of the
fleets battle force. He enyisioned
new era In naval action. told
the House Naval Affairs Com
mittee IN MAY. 1871
No Government can risk its
entire naval force OF single
battle. Future fighting will he