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Evening star., 1942-02-02
Alexandra Park

The proposal to create a $2,50o, 900
park and recreation project near the
north limits Of Alexandria deserves
careful consideration by the City
Council. Broached to city ofiicials
by the Welfare Department of the
District, which is anxious to provide
additional recreational facilities for
the entire Metropolitan Area, the
Project would be financed by loan
from the Reconstruction Finance
CORPORATION and would be self f-liqui-
dating In seven years from moderate
fees.
There are several advantageous
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Cardinal in the Snow

Here he con1es-G squirt OF flame,
Red against unbroken tDhite,
Here Is beauty tptthout name,
Here Is color, fire and light.
His sharp tohtstle Is as clear
As II summer wrapped him round:
A gay hedrtentng thing to hear
When the snow Is on the ground.
With no other life dstir,
And the ,0inter Iodths to 90,
There 10 nothing louelier
Then q red bird IN the snoU.
GRACE NOLL CROWEIL.
Evening star., 1942-02-02
Strike Showdown

II 1t Is showdown they want, the
welders at Seattle and Tacoma ship
yards could not have chosen much
more critical time for it. They have
shed their goggles and laid down
their torches at moment when
their Nation is at war with formi-
dable and ruthless foes in two oceans,
when fellow Americans in far-hung
places are sacrificing all-including
life itself-in defense Of their coun-
try, when almost superhuman effort
by every able bodied citizen Is needed
to insure victory. The independent
United Welders, Cutters and Helpers
Union thus has the unenviable dis
tinction Of being the first labor group
to stage a major strike on war work
since Pearl Harbor.
Binding themselves to the reali-
ties Of the situation, the welders
contend that they are striking solely
against the American Federation OF
Labor, which has refused to charter
them as a member union. Actually,
however, they are striking also
against the Government Of the
United States and against the Ameri-
can people, whose security depends
on uninterrupted and greatly ac-
celerated production Of such war
items as the welders were employed
on, including ships to keep up the
dow Of men and supplies to the out
posts Of war.
The current walkout Is q renewal
Of the bitter controversy which has
been going on between the welders
and the A. F. Of L. for long time.
The dispute grows out Of the rise to
q position Of increasing industrial
importance Of the men who use gas
or electric torches for welding or
cutting steel. It has been the custom
Of the A. F. Of L. to accept the weld
ers and cutters as members of what
ever metal trades union had juris-
diction In a particular job. Thus, II
a welder was working on boilers, he
was expected to join the Boiler
makers Union, or If he was welding
the steel frame Of q building he was
required to join the Structural Iron
Workers. There have been many in
stances in which welders had to pay
initiation fees and dues to several
different unions in order to change
from one Job to another. As a result
Of previous strikes and threatened
strikes, the shipyard welders won
from the A. F. L. an agreement which
obviates the necessity for joining
more than one union and makes
other concessions. But the welders
still were not satisfied and q group
Of them were on strike for A. F. L.
recognition Of an autonomous weld
ers' union at the time America en-
tered the war. When the ONCE of
Production Management issued a
wartime order against continuance
Of the outlaw" strike, the welders
went back to work. Now they have
def1ed this order because several
welders were dismissed under closed
shop contracts after they failed to
pay dues to the A. F. L.
Regardless of the merits of the
welders' case, it is obvious that to
continue this intraunion strike Is
to take advantage of the Nations
hour Of peril in order to gain selfish
ends. Manifestly, such methods Of
adjusting interunion and intraunion
disputes are unconscionable and con-
trary to the public interest and can
not be tolerated.
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Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the tDriter, although the use OF
q pseudonyn1 for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters Nth
q DietD to condensation.
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Farm Prices

There Is an ironical touch to the
seeming CONSERVATION with which
certain farm bloc Senators have
learned that Secretary Of Agricul-
ture Wickard proposes to hold basic
farm prices to about the parity level.
When the price control bill was
In the Senate, farm leaders worked
out various devices intended to per-
NIT agricultural prices to rise well
above the parity figure. One Of these
was an amendment which had the
effect Of dividing authority to ad-
minister the act by vesting In Sec
retary Wickard q veto power over
any farm price ceiling which might
be set by Price Administrator Hen
derson. Since the latter, under the
terms Of the bill, could not inter-
fe-e with farm prices In any event
until they had advanced far beyond
parity, 1t would seem that the veto
amendment was adopted In the hope
that in some instances at least farm
prices would be permitted to rise
above any ceilings that Mr.. Hen
derson might impose.
Senators entertaining such q hope
underwent a sad disillusionment last
week, however, for Mr.. Wickard, in
an appearance before the Senate
Agriculture Committee, Is said to
have made it plain that he not only
has no intention Of overriding price
ceilings properly fixed under the
law, but that he is opposed In the
main to any price advance beyond
the parity level.
This seems to have come as some
thing of shock to certain committee
members, yet 1t should have occa-
stoned no surprise, for Mr.. Wickard
set forth his views on the parity
question rather extensively in a Ma
tional Radio Forum address last No.
vember. In that address he pointed
to the Importance of food as a war
weapon and warned that farmers
could not be expected to expand
their production to the extent nee
essary unless assured Of fair prices.
He added, however, that, generally
speaking, by fair prices he meant
parity prices.
Farmers, he said, fear imitation
and remember the disastrous con-
sequences to them Of the price spree
during the First World War. For
these reasons, he added, IT don't
believe the average farmer wants
his prices to go much above parity.
- II they try to gouge the public
now, farmers will have to pay dearly
for it later on. Most farmers know
that and want to conduct themselves
accordingly"
To accomplish this objective Of
maintaining prices around parity,
Mr.. Wickard has directed the De-
partment Of Agriculture to sell Gov
ernment-owned surplus stocks Of
corn and wheat, and has said that
he intends to sell warehouse cotton
to manufacturers Of Army and Navy
uniforms. These moves have aroused
the Ire Of some farm spokesmen,
who seem to believe it is proper for
the Government to take over these
surpluses In bad times to bolster
prices, but that 1t is a sin of the
first magnitude for the Government
ever to dispose Of the stocks thus
acquired. From the consumers
viewpoint, however, there is dis
tinct ray Of hope in the attitude Of
the Secretary Of Agriculture. It is
too early in the game for unre-
strained optimism, but the trend
seems clearly in the right direction.
Evening star., 1942-02-02

A lot Of people who have claimed
for years that they walk habitually
at the rate of three and half miles
an hour are soon going to get .
chance to prove 1t.
Evening star., 1942-02-02

So often have Americans heard
the reproachful phrase "war-mong-
ers" that now it gives them a good
deal Of satisfaction, in a way, to think
that they are really going to "mong"
q little. And how!
Evening star., 1942-02-02

Among the miscellaneous lot of
civilian furs collected in Germany
for the army in Russia were several
NUTS. They seem very appropriate
symbols for the campaign against
Moscow.
Evening star., 1942-02-02

q Saw, one day Premier Of Burma
and the next day prisoner Of Britain,
should have been called 9 saw.
Evening star., 1942-02-02
Honey and Some Of It's Uses

Honey and Some Of It's Uses
Honey Is an almost perfect sub
stitute for sugar and also has
unique physical and chemical
properties. Because honey is COM
posed 30 largely Of simple sugars
1t can be assimilated by the body
with ease. This booklet includes
recipes for CONNECTIONS, cakes, quick
breads, and tells ways Of using un-
cooked honey and how to cook
with honey. The sugar rationing
will not be q problem II you learn
to use substitutes. To secure your
copy Of this publication inclose 5
cents IN coin, wrapped in this
clipping. and mail to The Star In
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your virtue, or walk with kings, u

your virtue, or walk with kings, nor
lose the common touch
If all men count with you but none too
much,
IT you can I'LL the unforgiving minute
with 90 seconds worth Of distance run,
yours Is the earth and everything that's
in 1t, and-which Is more-youu Be Q
man, my son."
When Mr.. Roosevelt has taken the
oath as President, his fingers rested, by
no accident, on the thirteenth chapter
Of First Though I speak
with the tongues Of men and Of angels
and have not charity I am become as
sounding brass and . tinkling cymbal."
His deeds IS well Is his words indicate
such 8 creed-without which, with all
the ability in the world We could not
trust him as we do. 1t is this power that
makes possible such thing as the recent
South American Conference, to mention
one Of innumerable accomplishments.
The present era must close in great
good to mankind or great disaster.
largely depending on how the people Of
the United States follow their great
President, easily the leader Of most i'm.
portance in world affairs today.
"A VIRGINIA WOMAN.
Wants Private Business and Professions
To Make Room for Defense Agencies.
To tha Editor Of The Star:
Many articles have appeared In the
newspapers with reference to non
defense agencies Of the Government
being moved from Washington, involv-
ing many thousands of workers and
their families. This primarily is due to
the lack Of available space for the many
defense agencies necessary for the prose-
cution OF this Nations war effort.
Several articles, quoting Government
officials, show that they are Of the belief
that private business in this area has
failed to cooperate to that end. am
In accord with them for the following
reasons:
1. Private business, including profess
sional men, occupy many thousands Of
square feet Of floor space Immediately
aAJoNCA4t w t11C N1ONCIAlu1CuG OuCAu AllQ
agencies, which space could meet the
emergency requirements.
2. There Is no reason Why private busi-
ness and professional men would not
ind suitable space for the conduct Of
their endeavors In the outlying districts
and suburbs. By 30 doing, they would
maintain their business and the clients
they have, in addition to the possibility
Of increasing their business due to the
additional population.
II the various business associations Of
this city would support such . move
ment, this important problem would be
solved Immediately.
JOHN W. HURLEY.
Applauds Boxer
A. Patriot In Deeds.
TO the Editor Of The Star:
Joe Louis has proven by his words and
deeds that he Is more than . great
boxer-he Is . great man.
He has done . great deal to eliminate
racial prejudice. He has made . great
contribution to strengthening democracy
and to strsngthening national unity 70
Evening star., 1942-02-02
Insists Plenty" Of Metals
Still Ia AyailabIe,

Still Il Available.
To the Editor Of The Star:
The report Of the special Senate Com
mittee investigating the defense pro-
gram released January Is. mentioned
the following existing conditions: "The
actual production Of the three metals
Oead, copper and zinc) has been most
disappointing" The possibility Of using
Western iron ores for steel should be
very carefully surveyed"
I maintain there Is no need for the
lack of lead, zinc and iron ores in our
country. We have more than plenty.
We have the mines, even II many Of
them are flooded or caved IN. There
Is plenty Of ore In them that can be
milled by modern methods. The old
timers did not know what to do with
their low-grade commercial ores. These
ores are in the mines blocked out in
many cases. There are also plenty Of
ores on the dumps which can be milled
Immediately by latest chemical and mill
ing operations. While this Is being done
the old mines can be reopened and the
workings be put in shape for operation.
We may not have the bonanza ore, ike
they had In the early days, but there
Is more than plenty Of lead, zinc and
iron ores still In our mines and In their
slopes. JAMES E. LlNDE.
Praises President for Qualities
Deserving Public Confidence.
To the Editor Of The star:
One used to think there was no such
strong man as Kipling describes In his
"If," but measure President Roosevelt by
the following lines and he will not be
found wanting:
IF you can keep your head when al
about you are losing theirs and blaming
1t on you;
IT you can trust yourself when all men
doubt you but make allowance for their
doubling too;
1T you can wait and not be tired by
waiting, or being lied about, don't deal
in lies, or being hated, don't give way to
hating, and yet don't look too good. or
talk too wise;
III you can meet with triumph and
disaster and treat those two impostors
Just the same;
IF you can bear to hear the truth
you've spoken twisted by knaves to make
a trap for fools, or watch the things
you gave your life to broken, and stoop
and build them up with WORKOUT tools;
"If you can talk with crowds and keep
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out or the monotony OF new routine.
It must be rlourished II It Is to sustain us
throughout this emergency.
"It was as q source OF supply for
spiritual sustenance that the Honolulu
Academy of Arts opened the second day
following the attack. It was with this in
mind that the Board of Trustees decided
to keep the building open and continue
as many Of its activities as possible The
galleries are open to all who come to
them for spiritual strength. The courts
are filled with great music Of the world
for all who put their trust in its refresh
ing and healing power.
1.-TWO years OF war In England have
proven the value Of the arts in a time
of crisis. The English museums, con-
cert halls and theaters have found their
task as builders Of morale so important
that government subsidies have kept
them open when private means failed"
The collections cared for under the
Smithsonian Institution have an enor-
nous intrinsic value. but from another
point Of view they are invaluable since
for no sum Of money can they be re-
placed. Among nearly q score Of mil
lions Of objects they include hundreds
Of thousands Of exceedingly rare speci-
mems, many of them types Of basic i'm
portance in the development Of industry
and agriculture. The public sees no
more than twentieth part Of the col
lections. The remainder = preserved
for technical studies for the advance
msnt oS science IN many fields. and fos
IL information q poote94ty. 0hould
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Rate by MaiHPayable In Advance.
ESnS.y RslSY onls OILY lSslylW e. " 1893; me-. mo: 5SSss
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Them translated irrevocably into high
prices all along the line.
In the present situation, We have
corrected this to the best of our
ability by loading the increased cost
on to gasoline and light fuel oils
where it will not be pvramided. AS
admittedly. however, this is not a
satisfactory solution. I hope a per-
manent solution will be forthcoming
for this and similar problems in the
future"
Boost Anticipated.
An increase in price of gasoline
and other products had been an
ticipated but most estimates placed
1t at two cents gallon for gasoline.
Mr.. Henderson's action does not
make the price increases mandatory.
of course. but undoubtedly all oil
companies and service stations will
take advantage of the announce
ment
Petroleum generally was given
ceiling prices on February at levels
which had prevailed in the October
were increased half cent per gal
Ion late in March. and accompany
ing increases were allowed for other
oils. Again on April % the price of
gasoline to the motorist was raised
lis. l94l. period. Gasoline prices
four-tenths of cent gallon.
Evening star., 1942-06-27
japanese Recapture
Kweiki, Increasing
Hold on Railroad
Invaders Still Checked
At Shongjo, Chinese
High Command Says
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
CHUNGKING, June 27. - The
Chinese high command announced
today that Kweiki on the western
leg of the Kiangsi-Chekiang rail-
way again had changed hands, the
japanese recapturing it and reduc-
ing the Chinese-held portion OF the
railroad to about so miles
The invaders were still checked at
Shanghai. the eastern claw of the
japanese advance along the railway.
The communique also acknowl-
edged a second Chinese setback in
the abandonment OF Lishui one of
the principal japanese objectives in
Chekiang Province, on June "a after
street fighting and heavy casualties
on both sides.
Lishui. 125 miles south of Hang
chow, is the second most important
base in Chekiang for any projected
bombing of Toxic. Chuhsien, the
most important, already is in Jap
anese hands.
The Chinese announced the cap
ture of Kweiki, 80 miles southeast
of the japanese base of Nanchang.
last Wednesday. and they said later
they had driven the japanese II
miles back along the route they had
traversed The japanese bounded
back and retook the town on Thurs
daV the Chinese said
Evening star., 1942-06-27
| Churchill Visit
ToFort Suggested
By Roosevelt

Prime Minister Churchill told
President Roosevelt that he was
most impressed by the faces of the
men" during his review of American
troops in simulated battle action at
Fort Jackson, S. c.. last Wednesday.
Stephen T. Early, White House
secretary, disclosed that the trip
was arranged Tuesday at the Sug
gestion of Mr.. Roosevelt, who told
Mr.. Churchill he hoped that he
would be able to see personally one
of the great divisions of the Ameri-
can Army In action before he re-
turned to London.
Both the President and Prime
Minister. Mr.. Early said. were
pleased by the cooperation of the
American press and radio during
Mr.. Churchill's visit.
1T gave another opportunity, Mr.
Early said. for demonstration by
the press of cooperation with its
government in time of war. under
the voluntary censorship arrange
ment."
Evening star., 1942-06-27

lied by Congress ana before under
taking any new construction of cap
ital ships would consult with Con-
gress.
He insisted his amendment merely
put this policy into law. but after
Senators Connally. Democrat. of
Texas. and others had warned
against the Senate's debating the
type of ships to be built. the cham
ber shouted the proposal down.
Closed sessions of the Senate were
almost daily occurrences before 1929
for discussions on nominations and
treaties, but open executive sessions
since then have been held for this
business. The public was barred in
1884. however when the Senators
discussed air mail contracts.
Evening star., 1942-06-27
Gasoline
Continued From First Page.

'COTlIlIlueO from flTSI PdSe.l
which have precluded the necessity
of price increases.
Henderson Statement.
In a statement accompanying
amendments to the present price
regulation Mr.. Henderson said:
The Office of Price Administra-
ton is keenly aware of the inequity
Of making consumers of petroleum
products bear the entire cost of the
submarine warfare against tanker
movement along the Eastern Cosat.
1t is my own feeling, and one which
I am sure. is widely shared. that the
higher cost of getting petroleum to
the East Coast resulting from enemy
action is an appropriate charge
against the public treasury, just as
is the cost of the patrol boats with
which we sink the submarines.
Moreover, price increases OF this
sort have q bad dislocating effect
on the whole cost situation of in
dustries operating under our ceilings.
Water-borne fuel oil. for example,
delivered at tanker rates is an eco
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Army-Novy
Continued From First Page

their first closed session since Feb
ruary 13. 1884. discussing the ques-
ton of building additional battle
ships.
The press and public we're barred
while Chairman Walsh Of the Naval
Affairs Committee gave a long re-
view of the Navys building program.
Clark Against Battleships.
When the Senate reopened its
doors, Senator Clark. Democrat, of
Missouri Immediately offered an
amendment which would have can
celed existing and unused authority
to start construction of new battle
ships.
Apparently reading from a letter
which had previously been discussed
in the closed session. Senator Clark
said the Navy Department had de-
ferred indefinitely the construction
Of the last five battleships author
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tung and Lotung southeast Of

tung and Lotung southeast Of
Tsungfa.
The Japanese forces started an
encirclement movement against the
Chinese troops on June 25 when the
Chinese showed signs of action, the
reports said. Large quantities OF
arms and ammunition we're cap
tured, the japanese dispatches said.
Dispatches to the newspaper
Yomiuri from japanese base on
the southern front in Shansi Prov
ince said Gen. Liu Chin, commander
of the Chinese 9th Army. which had
been defending Southern Shansi.
has fled into the mountains with
a handful" Of his men.