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Evening star., 1942-11-09
Six Ships Attacked;
Port of CosabIonca'
Reported EncircIed
BULLETINS.

BERN P-The Paris radio reported tonight that
several American regiments" had surrounded Casa
blanca
LONDON lP)-Casablanca, Morocco's vital At
antic coast port is under close attack from American
columns which have advanced to within miles of
the city on the east sde Vchy broadcass said tonight
American torpedo boats said to have been opera
ing at the very entrance of the port and two of them
were declared to have been sunk.
Evening star., 1942-11-09

(See HIGH COMMAND, Pag
Evening star., 1942-11-09

(See DRAFT, Page 2-X.)
Evening star., 1942-11-09
Weather Report

Somewhat colder today, moderately cold to-
night; gentle winds, increasing tonight Tenn
peratures today-Highest, so, at pm; lowest
A, at 8 am.
From the onissd sta.es wearner sureau Report.
Full Details Page Ais.
Evening star., 1942-11-09

(See CIO. Page A-2.)
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-09-04
NATIONAL UNITY FOR
VICTORY IS STRESSED
BY A.F.L. PRESIDENT

Milwaukee (ILNS).-"Real national
unity" to defeat the Axis powers,
with the usual economic tug-of-war"
abandoned, was strongly urged by
President William Green of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor in address
ing the Wisconsin State Federation OF
Labor convention here.
Green deplored the split in the ranks
of organized labor and, while predict
ing that it might take months to work
out a merger of the A. F. of L. and
CIO, expressed the hope that peace
negotiations set for late September in
Washington would result eventually
in a settlement "fair and just to ALL"
The A. F. of l.. president declared
that "this is our war, labor's war;
and paid tribute to "the organized
workers of America who have given
the nation the greatest service rem
dered by the workers of any land in
the history of the world"
"All Must Pull in Unison"
every worker, every farmer, every
industrialist, every housewife, must
contribute to the victory effort" Green
said. 1--WE can no longer afford to do
business in the old way, with each
group trying to obtain the best bar
gain from the other"
Warning that "the usual economic
tug-of-war must be abandoned for the
DURATION" he added
Labor and capital and government
and agriculture must all pull in unison
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-09-04
COLLABORATION AID
in RAILROAD SAFETY
(From the Railway Clerk

1t came as no surprise to those IA
miliar with the fine system of labor
management CO operation on the
Union Pacific when that railroad won
the coveted Hartman Memorial award
for railroad safety.
President w. M. Jeffers does not
belong to that group of industrialists
who fear that utilization of his en-
ployes' brain power will "sovietize"
the property of his company. He is
not constantly shaking in his boots
about what those railroad workers
who never met a payroll are going to
do to undermine the prestige of his
management.
1t is no accident that this is the
ninth time out of twenty-five that the
Union Pacific has received the safety
award.
"When a railroad executive such as
Mr.. Jeffers calls in the general chair
men of his engine service organiza-
tions," said President D. B. Robert
son of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen and Enginemen who was key
note speaker when the award was pre-
! sented, "and has them collaborate in
the design and building of new loco
motives to secure the most practical
ideas in the interest of safety in oper-
alton, then you may see why the
Union Pacific stands so high in safety
records"
Railroad workers everywhere share
the pride of Union Pacific workers in
this token of their excellence in safety
operation. e
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-09-04

on the same side. No one is going to
gain or profit from this war if we
lose the war.
The division of the American trade
union movement into rival camps
Green said, was unfortunate" and as
serted that "the time has come now
to end this wasteful, dangerous and
needless civil war which is taxing la
boris strength"
Value of Labor Unity Stressed
"In my opinion, the most construc-
tive step organized labor can make at
this time toward the success of the
nations war effort is the re-establish-
ment of real, organic unity within the
ranks of labor" he said.
"Now that the representatives of
those who seeded have, at last, ac-
ceded to our renewed pleas to sit down
together around the conference table
we hope that our differences may be
settled" he went on. at may take
many months of negotiations to work
out the necessary merger of two or
ganizations with individual affiliates
now organizing in the same field.
"But, / trust, that those participat-
ing in these conferences are conscious
of the fact that private interests are
secondary to the national necessity
and the welfare of American workers
as a whole. Actuated by sincere de-
sire for peace, the conferees, | hope
will eventually reach settlement fail
and just to ALL"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-09-04
Swedish Groups Request
Manp0wer Registration

Stockholm (ILNS). - With view
to ascertaining Sweden's man and
woman power available for national
labor service, civilian defense and
other such duties the Swedish Labor
Commission, the Air Raids Precaution
Service, Home Defense groups and
the Evacuation Commission, have re-
quested Gustav Moller, Minister of
Social Welfare, to authorize a man
power registration in Sweden during
1943. Those compelled to register and
outline their skills would be all mill
tary-exempt men between Is and IS
years old and all women between Is
and 60 years.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-09-04
Strikes Slow Down Nazi
Fort Building In Norway

Washington, D. C. (ILNS) Radio
broadcasts from Stockholm, Sweden,
recorded here say it is reported from
Norway that German fortifcation
building in Northern Norway has been
slowed considerably because of strikes
and demonstrations which have re-
suited in mass arrests of Norwegian
workers impressed by the Germans in
forced labor corps.
Many hundreds of strikers have been
arrested in the Lofoten Islands and
handed over to the German secret po-
lice, the Stockholm radio said.
READ THE PRESS EVERY WEEK.
Evening star., 1942-10-15
Test Case at WPB

1t will be interesting to see how
much time the War Production
Board will require to issue priorities
on materials needed to construct
hospital additions in Washington.
The first set of specifications, for the
addition at Gallinger, went to the
WPB yesterday. But before they
went there, authorities at WPB had
been consulted on the sort of mate
rails that would be used in hospital
construction. The whole program,
as a matter of fact, was based on
what WPB would approve in
advance.
There has been SO much delay
already in starting hospital con-
strnction that the WPB authorities
can render real service by expedit-
ing their formal approval and issue
of priorities. At the same time, an
excellent opportunity Is presented
1t WPB to demonstrate that its rep
utation for delay is not deserved
Evening star., 1942-10-15
Unnecessary Hordships

Careful attention should be paid
to the protest which Representative
Sasscer Of Maryland has made in
the House against undue hardships"
experienced by the people of his
district in the seizure of lands by
the Government for military pur-
poses. A staunch supporter of the
administration, Mr.. Sasscer said he
was making the protest only after
careful investigation of the facts.
These facts, as he presented them,
show that many owners of homes,
farms and stores are caught in the
middle when the Government takes
over large areas for airports and
other military purposes. They find
themselves ordered to move out on
short notice, yet forced to wait many
months before receiving money for
their properties and denied priorities
to build new homes.
Another feature that drew a
protest from Mr.. Sasscer was the
unnecessary secrecy surrounding
plans for the purchase OF land. On
this point Mr.. Sasscer said: "For
nearly year surveying parties
appeared from time to time in the
area of the Camp Springs Meadows
Airport. = When the people of
the Camp Springs area became
anxious as to what these surveys
meant, I, on several occasions,
attempted to ascertain whether or
not the land would be taken in order
that the people affected might be
able to make proper plans for adjust
ment. They were told and I was told
that nothing definite had been
decided. - Then, without any
advance notice whatsoever. q notifi-
cation to vacate within twenty days
Evening star., 1942-10-15
THIS AND THAT
By Charles Z. Tracetuell.

Active goldfishes and especially tad
poles, kick up the dirt no end.
This means that the pool Is always
muddy and this makes it unattractive,
and also ensures that other bane of the
pool owner, green algae.
So it is no wonder that the average
owner does not like to use earth all over
the bottom
If he wants to keep his amphibians
over winter, however, he must do so.
Frogs hibernate in the mud of ponds,
wedged in between rocks, If they can
find them. On warm, sunny winter days
they will come up to the surface for a
turn.
This points the way to keep them
over winter.
1t would be good thing for the pool
owner to bring in enough earth to cover
the bottom at least foot deep.
Then he could pull some of the earth
to one end, and make sort Of mountain
there, with the dirt at least "a inches
deep.
He might incorporate a few large
green fellows feel at home.
1t would make no difference whether
the water was clear or dirty during the
winter.
Most Of our tadpoles are either green
frogs or bullfrogs.
The green frog tadpoles 20 through
one winter as such, but the bullfrog tad
poles often require two winters and
sometimes 60 into third, before they
get their legs and lose their tail.
Any tadpole more than 3la inches in
length is bullfrog.
Small tadpoles make excellent scav-
engers in the home aquarium. They do
not roll the water as much as some
people say.
They will eat manufactured fish food
readily. Their Transformation Is one of
the most interesting of aquatic sights.
1t is quite possible for the observer to
work up an affectionate regard for a
tadpole, as strange as this may seem to
more practical persons But let us point
out that it is the practical person, with
out sentiment, who is causing all the woe
In the world today.
X
The deep bay of some old bullfrog-if
ne does not have too many companions
is one of the most pleasant OF all
sounds.
1t somewhat resembles the noise made
by bucket drawn suddenly into the
water.
City folks say 1t keeps them awake
but IN time they will learn to like it.
The little spring pepper" q form Of
tree toad, Is the baby which makes the
noise.
He can be heard for at least q mile,
but fortunately desists after about two
or three weeks, just when all sensitive
listeners are about willing to murder him
on sight.
Evening star., 1942-10-15

was served. Practically over night
tractors were sent in. . It is
apparent that the War Department
had known for months that the
properties were to be taken for this
airfield. -" ="
Mr.. Sasscer conceded the need to
take private property for public
purposes in war time and stressed
the willingness Of Marylanders to
cooperate. He insisted, however,
that the citizens, in return, are
entitled to reasonable treatment at
the hands of those in authority.
This is position which seems to be
entirely reasonable.
Evening star., 1942-10-15
Plenty of Inspection

1t is sensible to modify previously
high standards in automobile
inspection this year and the Com
missioners undoubtedly have public
sentiment behind them in approving
Traffic Director Van Duzer's recon-
mendation that certain previous
requirements in equipment be done
away with. Mr.. Van Duzer insists
that even under existing conditions,
with automobile use so greatly cur
tailed by rationing and depreciation,
an annual inspection is necessary.
Perhaps he is. right.
But there will be no lack of inspec-
tions. In addition to the Districts
annual inspections, the Once of
Price Administration is drawing up
plans for periodic inspections Of all
automobile tires. A-card holders
may be subject to inspection as
often as every ninety days. And the
plan for this inspection is to have
service stations, not the Districts
official inspection stations, do the
job for fee ranging from twenty
five cents up. The purpose is to see
that motorists are not abusing their
tires, by faulty adjustment, and to
certify wornout tires for retreading.
Compliance In the correction, of de-
fects will be enforced through the
ration boards.
While OPA evidently is working on
regulations for the Nation at large,
it will be unfortunate If there is no
coordination between OPA and the
local authorities in car inspection.
In Washington, for instance, and in
some of the States, it might be pos
sible to fit the checking Of tires into
the official routine of automobile
inspection already established. 1t Is
going to be confusing If each system
Is to be run independently Of the
other and II one set Of inspectors in.
spects the inspection Of other In
spectofk
Evening star., 1942-10-15
"SEVENTH STREET NE,

Dear Sir:
"Tadpoles put in my goldfish pond
last spring are good-sized frogs now.
will you kindly advise me how to care
for them this winter, as some had be-
fore died?
"The pool is of concrete, 80 inches
deep, sand and gravel bottom and no
mud.
Every truly yours, G. r. T."
Mud is the answer.
If this correspondent will put about q
foot of good earth all over the bottom
of his pool, he will tind that his amphib-
ians will live.
There is nothing nicer for = garden
pool than one Of these throaty fellows
Many of them live for years in small
pools. Then, suddenly, they will pick up
and 60 across town.
There is no telling when an old one
will feel the urge for migration.
y
Tadpoles are among the standing
wonders Of nature.
We say standing wonders" but per-
haps it would be better to say swimming
wonders since they are closer to fishes
than anything else.
The tadpole, or taddy, as 1t is some-
times called familiarly and even affec-
tionately, swims like nsh. 1t has no
legs and long tail and is an ornament
to any aquarium.
Often the lives Of these creatures are
something of tragedy when they are
brought indoors.
Children collect them as "pollywogs,
put them in the goldfish bowl and watch
them get their legs.
They become small frogs in the middle
OF the winter. and after leaping out of
the bowl many times, often are trodden
underfoot.
When placed in the outdoor pool the
tadpole has a good chance for survival,
AS 1t turns into frog 1t finds copdi-
tions much like its ancestors had in
ponds or small streams.
The trouble comes, in most cases.
through the lack of mud in the pool.
Earth used Tor water lilies usually Is
confined to wooden box about a foot
square. This is to prevent the mud
from rolling the water.
The word roll, by the way, is inter-
esting. 1t is obsolete in England, but
all right over here. This is another
example Of the fact that the American
language" is nearer to Elizabethan Eng
lish than the modern tongue OF the
Britons.
Our word "rile" Is slang of course, but
30 much used in popular talk that We
would not be surprised to see 1t become
ofiicially accepted by the word arbiters
some day.
y X
Garden makers do not like to spread
earth all over the bottom of a pool be-
cause 1t makes the water muddy,
Evening star., 1942-10-15
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
BIZ Frederic J. Hnskin.

~ FTedeTac !. HuSFlH.
A reader can get the ans,Der to any
question of fact BY ,1rittn0 The Epe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Haskin, director, Washington,
D. C. Please inclose stamp for return
postage.
@. Who was the first woman em-
ployed by the United States Govern
ment?-P.L L. S.
A. The first woman on the Federal
payroll was Jennie Douglas. She was
appointed in 1862 by Francis Elias Spin
ner, Treasurer of the United States.
@. When did Lord Curzon make the
remark that the Allies 1oated to victory
on sea of oil?-O. j. N.
A. Lord Curzon embodied this state
ment in speech he made at a dinner of
the Interallied Petroleum Conference in
London, November 81, 1918.
@. Please list some of the famous
works of literature that were left unfin-
ished by reason of the death of the au-
thors.-E. j. D.
Brood" Thackeray's Denis Duval,"
Sternes Sentimental Journey" Robert
Louis Stevenson's "Weir of Hermiston,"
Henry James THE Ivory Towers"
Joseph Conrad's Suspense"
G. Which States have furnished the
most volunteers for the Army in the
present war?-M. L. I.
A. The War Department says that
the five States which have furnished the
largest number of volunteers are New
York, Pennsylvania, Texas, California
and Illinois.
@. Aside from President Roosevelt,
which Presidents made the most ap-
pointments to the Supreme Court?-O.
E. C.
A. Lincoln, Jackson and Taft each
named five appointeeS.
Evening star., 1942-10-15
Insists Upon Second Front
And Defeat Of Axis This Year.

fAAu DCAC@O VI AAlS HIS / C0Es
To the Editor Of The Star:
The attempt to silence the peoples
desire for second front now" by the
statement that only the military knows
when to establish second front is part
Of the policy of Munich. We have looked
upon the blunders perpetrated by these
military political "geniuses": The arm
ing of Japan, the signing Of the Munich
Pact, the embargoing OF Spain, their
estimate that Germany would defeat
Russia in six weeks, their declaration
that Hong Kong and Singapore were
impregnable, their statement that Ger
many missed the boat at Norway, ETC.
The record of this war Is studded with
too many blunders of these experts"
Too often have the wishes of the people
been ignored. too often has the peoples
estimate been correct.
There are some naive persons who
think that the rest of the world will
wait indefinitely for US to make good
our pledges. What can the Russians,
Chinese, and the peoples In the con-
quered nations think OF the ivory-tower
idealists who prate Of the kind of peace
they are going to have after I'VE" win
the war? Peace will be made only by
those that do the fighting, and until
we actively participate in the fighting,
until we have made q part of the sacri-
flee these peoples have made, talking Of
l.. tail
We now are faced with the prospect
of living up to our solemn pledges and
fighting with powerful Allies or welshing
and fighting alone. The people Of Eng
land and America want to have a second
front now and shatter the strength of
the Axis before the end of the year
RICHARD STEIN.
Evening star., 1942-10-15
In Rawlings Park

Water lilies, lotus scented,
With your ,Darlike petals pure,
In your beds you seem contented,
Water lilies, lotus scented,
By your green leaves ornamented
Tai Mahals IN miniature;
Water lilies, lotus scented,
With your ,Ddrliks petals pxyel
MEZ SHELDON TYLER.
Evening star., 1942-10-15
Tells Of Heroic Soldier
Who Refused To Fire.

10 the Editor OF The star:
To Dorothy Thompson's column on
October II, the anniversary Of the exe-
cution Of Edith Cavell, footnote should
be added II one is to try to follow, even
afar. that expressed plea: I'VE must
have love for all mankind"
Some miles out from Brussels is the
stone that marks the spot where Miss
Cavell was executed. Only few PAGES
distant there Is another marker. The
latter memorializes = German soldier, q
member Of the appointed firing squad.
who at the last moment refused to fire,
and instantly was shot where he stood.
Whether his name Is given I do not
remember. Certainly, no one ever hears
Of him.
1disA oawsl alel - h9 ievs q
Evening star., 1942-10-15
Objects to Condition
OF Columbus Monument.

TO the Editor Of The Star:
saw in Mondays paper that the COM
bined Italian-American clubs are laying
= wreath on the Columbus Statue at the
Union Station.
On Sunday had occasion to see the
Columbus Statue at close range. OF all
the dirty. unkempt statues that have
ever seen, that was the worst. Grimy
water In stagnant pool, covered with
wire netting green with slime! Stone
benches covered with trash. At the door
Of the Nations Capital! Where they
could lay wreath, I don't know. It
would Immediately be contaminated.
I'm no knight Of Columbus, nor any
thing like 1t, but am 40-year citizen
Of Washington. and was shocked at the
condition Of that statue and It's environs.
Many Of our people like to honor Column
bus. but do thsy have 10 DO II under such
eoAattae0sf JAMES Il. 0NAvHe.
Evening star., 1942-10-15
Defends New Deal
As Choice of Majority.

Answering the letter OF Henry Ware
Allen OF Wichita, Kans., printed several
days ago, stating, that the New Deal
does not meet with his approval, I
would like to say that 1t seems to make
no difference to him that the majority
of the voters in our country have shown
their desire to have it continued
Mr.. Allen implies that America has
changed under the New Deal. In this
respect he is correct, as there are doings
that were never done before the New
Deal took over. Before then there was
no minimum wage law. Slums just re-
manned slums. There was no better
life for the unfortunate poor. No old
age pension for the old. No protection
for the small bank depositor.
Never before the New Deal were ways
and means found to help persons re-
tain their homes and farms.
I could 60 on and on and mention
many more things distasteful to Mr..
Allen. He also makes the statement
that the administrator attempt to
bring prosperity has been futile. This
makes me wonder If he is blind. Never
before in the existence of our country
has there been such a high standard
Of living as is enjoyed here and now.
Even the Rent Control Act makes Mr..
Allen grippe. He claims there are 50
many inflated earnings that 1t is wrong
to deny the same to property owners,
but he has no thought of about 5000, 900
men In the service, whose family in
comes are greatly reduced.
Funny, but in spite OF such minds as
Mr.. Aliens. the great majority like the
New Deal and want more ofsit.
j, BERMAN.
Evening star., 1942-10-15

that WPB can act as quickly as It
is necessary to act in an emergency.
The Star will endeavor to keep its
readers informed on whether WPB
acts as another bottleneck or
whether it can move fast under the
pressure of need.
Evening star., 1942-10-15
Sees Difficulty for People
Who Must Pay Victory Tax.

Who Must Pay Victory Tax.
To the Editor Of The Star:
Why have not more average people
made protests against this per cent
Victory tax which is being passed by
Congress? Don't they realize that it will
take from - to $40 q month from our
salaries?
Single Government clerks may have
trouble balancing their budgets, but they
will have 1t easy compared with those
who have families or old people to sup
port.
The overtime pay bill is far from being
passed, and while 1t seems rather re-
diculous to give q raise and then take
it all in taxes, We certainly will not be
able to pay our obligations unless the
bill Is passed soon. H. J. w.
Evening star., 1942-10-15
Reports Strange Sounds
In Familiar Setting.

TO the Editor Of The star:
The damp chill of the early morning
wakes me, and from the heavy foliage
to the West comes the long drawn out
howl of dingo-the wild dog-followed
by chorus of staccato barks. Sud-
denly the king of beasts raises his
voice In a loud "E-waugh" silencing all
the lesser creatures except the whooping
crane, which monotonously proclaims
his existence
Am listening to these sounds from
my tent in the heart Of Africa? No,
from my apartment at Sixteenth and
Harvard streets!
ROBERT FLETCHER.