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Evening star., 1942-09-18
The Army's Fighters

A recent news dispatch from
Seattle related an interesting story
Of the exploit of a young naval Off
Ger who had been presented with a
box Of cigars by his commander
because he refrained from jettison-
ing hiss torpedo while making a
dangerous flight close to the water
in Navy plane. But, of even greater
interest, was the rather curious
fashion in which this dispatch gave
the public its first performance re-
port on the Army's P-38 fighters
the so-called Lockheed Lightnings,
whose combat abilities have been
the subject of considerable con-
troversy.
According to the story related by
the Navy officer, two P-38s escorted
by" a Bit Army bomber-the Flying
Fortress type - trapped and de-
stroyed two Japanese four-engine
bombers. Ordinarily bombers are
escorted by fighter planes, and to
say that lighters were escorted by a
bomber normally would imply that
the fighters were unable to take care
Of themselves.
Apparently, however, that implica-
Non was not intended in this in
stance, as the report makes it clear
that the P-38s did a very business
like job of blasting the Jap planes
out of the sky. This is very inter
esting news, considering the doubts
which have been cast on the per-
e formance of these tremendously fast
high altitude fighters. But it would
seem more in order to have these
significant facts brought to public
attention In an adequate announce
z ment by the Army Air Force.
Evening star., 1942-09-18
THIS AND THAT
BIZ Charles Z. Trdcetcell.

two weeks the competition was keen
for a place on the ledge. There was
tense moment when baby catbird with
open mouth and fluttering wings ap-
peared on the ledge before the mother
robin. However, the situation was re-
lieved when the robin few away--after
striking a pose and disdainfully looking
down it's bill at the baby.
when mid-July came, the families Of
robins and catbirds left. presumably to
prepare for their long flight South.
Later a family of cardinals came.
Our birds have been an almost never
ending source of interest and pleasure
to us. In fact. they have been a tonic
for our thoughts and mental processes
in these sordid times.
Yours sincerely, F. NJ. W."
The robins would not have come, in
the first place, If there had BEEN any
other birds at the feeding station
They do not like to feed with other
species, especially with sparrows
That is Why they are not usual feed
ing station guests.
1t must be very interesting to have
sparsely patronized station, with just
few birds of two, or maybe three, species
attending it.
We have always had scores of birds,
including many sparrows, and, as stated,
have never seen a robin at any of the
feeders.
Just few birds, especially at win
dow ledge, would give the observer a
sense of participation and ownership
which many birds do not give.
This Is one of the best features of the
windowsill feeder. It allows the observer
to see as closely as possible.
A thin curtain may be placed 50 that
1t hides the interior. from the birds, but
does not prevent the observer from get
ting a good look. In some cases this
precaution will not be necessary.
1t all depends. One of the mistakes of
bird watching Is to believe that every
| bird must act exactly like every other
bird of the same species.
All one can do is report what one has
seen. Other persons may have birds act
s'iAASA SACh1eAy. Aoh uo dlC lI1QlVlQudllSLS,
too, just as the peoples of democratic
nations are. With the exception of bees
and few other creatures, the instinct
| toward tnGividualism Is one of the
golden threads of conduct.
During the storm referred to by our
correspondent, lone robin sat on q
stump in the snow.
| He wanted something to eat, but he
would not come to plentiful supply
placed in a cleared space In the snow.
| And he never came.
| He was an individualist all right.
Robins like best to eat off the ground
Raisins thrown in the grass will attract
them, and at this sort of a feeding sta.
ton" they will eat amicably with othel
species, particularly catbirds and cardi
nails.
Robins, catbirds and cardinals max,
one OF the finest possible bird trios. ANY
one who has these has bird treasure
indeed.
Evening star., 1942-09-18
Criticizes Senate Tax Bill
From Middle Class Anxle.

To the Editor Of the Star:
The income tax bill which the Senate
committee has passed is a far cry from
the one recently passed by the House Of
Representatives AS understand it, the
original bill called for a deduction of S
per cent of taxable income from the paw
envelope for income tax, not per cent
OF total salary plus the regular income
tax.
We do not object to increased income
taxes at this time, or sales taxes to help
our country, but it seems too much to
arbitrarily take per cent of our salaries
before we even receive them, hold the
money without interest, and then nav
back certain per cent of this.
I think my opinion represents that of
a great many people of the middle
classes. Is this democratic or even
business-ike way of handling the tax
problem? Are we not capable of making
our own payments, or must we be treated
as children who cannot save any monevp
Do the Senators realize the amount of
bookkeeping involved? A large per cent
OF the tax collected will have to be spent
to keep the accounts. And think of the
mistakes which could be made, with all
the changes which are taking place
The statements which are put forward
that we must be taxed to prevent infla-
ton antagonize many of us, as are also
those which state that the Government
is afraid the American people have more
money than they know what to do with.
Not one of my acquaintance is in this
category.
I am making fair salary but keep
q strict budget, and after I pay neces-
sary expenses, house, food, laundry, ETC.,
have exactly IS month left for clothes
for the family, and 81 a month left for
personal allowance for myself and child.
This must cover amusements, school
supplies, gifts, postage, ETC. owe money
to my insurance and retirement fund.
Perhaps others do not figure quite as
close as do, but 1t is a fair sample of
how the American people stand finan-
cially.
Why not have uniform sales tax?
The income tax ~ presented win work
many hardships. and will take all or
more Of any raises which ~ hope TO get.
These are granted beoauss o6 TIN
higher cost Of living. Let us hope that
this bill viii not Be approved as It stands.
Il J.. W.
Evening star., 1942-09-18
SIXTEENTH STREET

Lear ou.
Although our story goes beyond the
theme of the quoted language, this letter
is largely inspired by recent article
appearing in your column, particularly
the following paragraph: Tt does no
good to put foods in feeding stations,
if you expect the robins to get it. They
are not seed eaters, of course, and do
not frequent feeding stations We never
recall seeing a robin at a bird feeding
station
Two of us live in the vicinity of Six
teenth street and Park road-in an apart
ment having some trees and shrubs near
by. Last January we decided to make a
serious attempt to attract the birds to
our narrow window ledge.
1--WE first put out feed on the ledge
The wind promptly blew it off. The
easement window and frame are con-
structed of steel so there was no avail
able method OF attaching feeding tray.
We set out heavy shallow crockery
dish into which we placed sunflower
Seed raisins, a piece of apple and a
small dish of water.
A+ -
Days and weeks passed without any
response whatever-not even so much as
an English sparrow. We persisted and
regularly set out fresh feed.
Three months passed. Then one day
mockingbird appeared and fed on the
raisins and apple. With raucous noises
and dive-bombing tactics, he drove all
the other birds from the vicinity. We
called him Sergt. McGinty. He patrolled
the place and fed with us for about a
week. One day he disappeared, ap-
parently never to return We have often
wondered as to what ever became of the
Sergeant.
Shortly thereafter came the heavy
snow of last March. Robins, forlorn and
detected, tried in vain to find something
to eat and protection from the wintry
winds. One sat in tree for hours,
almost motionless casting hungry eyes
in the direction of the feed on the ledge
To our considerable delight, he finally
mustered up sufficient courage to come
to the ledge for raisin. He was q
large, full-chested male in fine plumage
He found the raisins to his liking and
In the days to come. came back for them
again and again.
I'm due time the robin found a mate
and brought her to. the festive board
They built nest in the vicinity, and
later came and left with their bills
overfull of raisins. The fedgings were
| brought to the ledge for raisins. We
noted that Nom fed the children first
and then herself, if any were left; Por
| always took care that he had a few
raisins left for himself.
| Our raisins being apparently con-
tributing inducement, Nom and Por
raised a second family, which also wa
brought to the ledge for feeding. Mean.
| while, pair of cardinals OCCASIONAL,
came to feed on our sunf1ower seed.
| with the second family of robins ais,
came family of catbirds. For abou
Evening star., 1942-09-18
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. Hdsktn.

A reader car get the asssser to ans
question OF fact By ,crittn1 The Foe.
ming Star Information Bureau, Pred.
eric J. Hdsktn, director, Washin0ton.
d. c. Please inclose stamp for rsturn
postage.
@. What cities have subways and ele-
waited railways?-R. T.
A. New York. Philadelphia and Bos-
ton have specially designed elevated and
subway lines. Chicago has an elevated
system and subway under construction.
@. When was Gen. Franco born7--
G. r. C.
A. In 1892. Franco was an officer in
the Spanish Army at II and saw service
in the Riff War. At the age of 80 he
became SPANS youngest general
@. How much has the process OF
grinding and polishing reduced the size
of the 2o0-inch telescope mirror?-
NJ S. B.
A. More than four tons of glass have
been removed. The original weight was
about 21 tons.
Evening star., 1942-09-18
A Worthwhile Acquisition

The Government has made so
convincing demonstration recently
OF Its need for such an establish
ment that there should be no op-
position from any quarter to the
purchase of the Blair mansion and
It's permanent use hereafter for
the accommodation of distinguished
guests of the United States.
The State Department long has
felt the need for such quarters but
IN times past evidently was unable
10 convince Congress. And until the
recent death of the late Gist Blair,
who occupied it as his home, the
Blair house was not available. 1t
was placed at the disposal Of the
Evening star., 1942-09-18

@. How long have boys clubs been
In existence?-T v.
A. Boys Clubs OF America was
founded in Boston. May 10, 1906, though
the movement originated shortly before
the Civil War. Clubs are now function.
ing in 1877 cities.
@. Why does a toad close its eyes
while swallowing its food2-H. D. c.
A. The eyes Of the toad have no bony
sockets but are held by the muscles in
the roof OF its mouth. The act of swal-
lowing causes these muscles to contract
and pull the eyes down out Of sight,
@. When was the medal first awarded
by the Liars Club?-W. H. D..
A. The title of champion liar was first
awarded to Capt. A. Delano of Burling-
ton, Wis, IN 1929.
Q. How much did w. Somerset
Vaughan receive for the story from
which Rain" was dramatized?-D. r, w.
A. George Jean Nathan, one of the
editors Of the Smart Set magazine, pur-
chased the story from the authors agent
for $500.
@. How far is Ireland from England?
w. B. L.
A. Ireland is separated from England
by less than seventy-five miles of water.
@. Who were the seven men of
honest report" chosen by the apostles
to be the first deacons Of the early
church?-C. B.
A. The men who were chosen were
Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor.
Timon, Parmenas and Nicholas.
g. Has Paris memorial to American
aviators?-G L. D.
A. One Of Frances most beautiful
war memorials is white marble temple
IN the Pare de Villeneuve-LE Etang, Paris.
commemorating 81 American aviators
who died in French service during the
First World War.
@. What prompted Rudyard Kipline
to write "The Houses"?-H. AN.
A. The inner meaning Of the poem
Is an appeal to the dominions and
colonies to stand together and stand
oy the mother country. It was written
IN 1893 at the first signs Of growing In
dependence Of political action on the
part OF the dominions. The idea is *.
pressed in the couplet: eff my house be
taken. thine tumbleth down. II thy
house be forfeit, mine foiloweth soon."
@. Is it true that the Army Is PLAN
ming to teach reading and writing TO
selectees?-C. r. I.
A. Part-time lteracy classes in read
ing, writing and arithmetic will be in.
augurated this fall for selective service
registrants whose induction has been de-
ferred because Of these deficiencies. Thu
classes will be started in the regions
where illiteracy is heaviest.
q. Please list some of the famous men
who were known as fathers of soma
historic event or phase of endeavor,-
D. r. B.
A. A partial list is as follows: Father
OF English History, the Venerable Bede.
Father Of Medicine. Hippocrates: Father
OF his Country, George Washington:
Father OF English Pottery, Josiah
Wedgwood; Father of History, Herod-
otus; Father of Comedy, Aristophanes.
Father OF Angling, Izaak Walton: Father
OF Epic Poetry. Homer Father OF the
Faithful, Abraham; Father of Greek
Tragedy, Aeschylus.
Evening star., 1942-09-18
Government pays it, it won't cost any,

Government pays 1T, it won't cost any
body anything!
But the gem is the recent proposal
OF a Withholding tax which is to be re-
turned to the taxpayer at the end of the
war. Thus the surplus buying power"
OF the people will be drawn off and the
Government will obtain much needed
revenue. Clever? Yes-until you begin
to inquire where the Government will
get that money at the end of the warl
Perhaps this will be In the same cate
CORY as social security benefits, when
these become due.
EDW. WOLESENSKY.
Evening star., 1942-09-18

Anthony Eden says that the Brit
lsh will even learn about baseball
"if you give us time" A single
afternoon off from a cricket match
would be ample.
Evening star., 1942-09-18

Astronomy-In crisp, authoritative
style this little 48-page booklet an
swers hundreds of everyday questions
about the earth, sun, moon, stars and
planets. The layman, as well as the
astronomy enthusiast, will find this
booklet stimulating, interesting and
instructive. The index will guide the
reader quickly to the field of his par
ticular interest. To secure your copy
of this publication inclose Is cents in
coin, wrapped in this clipping, and
mail to The Star Information Bureau.
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Evening star., 1942-09-18

Workers engaged in making mine
support timbers have been granted
a wage increase. This will make it
easier for them to support their
families.
Evening star., 1942-09-18

Sharper Scrap Hunt Urged" reads
q newspaper headline. If 1t really
means what 1t says, old razor blades
are recommended; it would be hard
to and any sharper scrap.
Evening star., 1942-09-18

War Slackens Interest in Pri-
marles" is the news from Utah and
Nevada. Good; heretofore there
has been too much of Elections
Slacken Interest in War"
Evening star., 1942-09-18
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the ,0riter, although the use of
q pseudonyn1 for publication is
permissible. The Star reserpes
the right to edit all letters ,oith
a Uie1D to condensation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-16
Peoples Honor
Women's Days

Conceived some nine years ago.
Women's Days -. An event unique
IN its inception. has grown to ire
mendous proportions. Each spring
and fall the employees Of Peoples
store have elected BY popular vote
women members IT their group. TO
executive positions In this big or
ganixation. A tribute indeed 10 these
women chosen. for II n no mean
Sob 70 take over and plan this
great merchandise event.
It's . vote Of confidence that
cannot BE- denied and being true
blue they carry through with .
vgor and th~orcughness that ID .
credit 70 the trust placed In their
able hands.
Each year has seen mounting
enthusiasm and = great job to do
TO sxcssd the previous years rec
prdi
1hs principle behind the success
has been sound. Ths Women's
Days executives are elected months
In advance % that they may have
time 10 shop the markets for mer-
ehandise available.
womsn's Days 1T Peoples store
= . sight you'll not want TO miss
...a mad scramble In fact but
Ill IN Z spirit Of fun and shopping
that y utterly fascinating.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-16
HOROSCOPE

Adverse planetary aspects rule
strongly today which has threat
ening portents that presage many
public ~anxieties and much sadness
among civilians.
Heart and Home: This config-
uration Il most adverse to the best
interests Of women. II n well TO
defer any business matter which
requires the signing OF legal
papers. II IL not q favorable sway
for making any sort Of . con-
tract. Girls should avoid saying
Yes" TO . suitor under this con-
f~iguration which seems ll-omened
for romance. The stars encourage
study or technical training that
will fit women OF many ages for
industry. War Industries viii de-
msnd thousands Of employees. for
more viii be needed In all branches
Of the armed forces
Business Affairs: Great activ-
ity IL prssaged for all coast cities
~ our shipping facilities increase
amazingly. Trade will be good IN
inland cities and plenty Of money
win continue In circulation. Dras-
tic government regulations will
begin 10 have an effect In stopping
initiation and Washington win plan
radical measures for stabiiixating
wages and prices Of necessary
commodities. but until after cleo
ton comparatively little win Be
accomplished. The high cost Of
living will Be felt by Americans
of all classes.
National Issues: Friction and
conflicting opinions among govern
ment officials Of high rank win
continue 70 cause bewilcerment
and anxiety among the people.
despite efforts Of the president 10
assure unity Of thought and widely
directed purpose. Suspicion that
much II concealed or colored in
departmental matters will be un-
fortunate in undermining morale
At q time when poistsexi methods
differ and confuse Official news
Of the war win be well handled at
the national capital. but the stars
seem TO warn Of much that u hard
y sesspt shssrfuliy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-16
Women in Charge
AZ Peoples Store

1frs. Alice Getty. president a
The Peoples store on women's
Days. expressed hope for the most
successful days ths store has ever
known We can't help but have
. grand day with al the marvel
ous opportunities 10 nve." stated
Mira Getty when being interviewed
BY our reporter. She added. II
certainly want TO extend my graf
itude for the cooperation Of the
employees Also to sxtend . per-
sonaI invitation here and now to
the friends Of Peoples store. to Be
here early and receive . corsags."
Nns. Getty II regularly employed
n the shos salon 1t People's-
Nns- Dorothy Sandal, regularly
engaged ~ buyer Of the lingerie
departments. becomes vice prsa-
dent for the days and assistant TO
Nrz. Getty. Mrs. Sandal says. Il
thought vice presidents were for
gotten men but being vice
president Of Women's Days GER
tainly has given me m opportunity
70 change my mind
euperintandent- Vera Fisher;
merchandise manager. Eige Whit
man. and publicity director, vanya
Schmidt. join hands In rounding
cut plans for . day that win bring
ths priss 70 THAR president
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-16

Five women employees OF
Peoples Store personnel
toke over the reins in the
stores executive positions
for Women's Dogs Friday
ond Saturday. October Is
and ~. In the top photo
eroph. right. is Mrs. Alice
Getty. elected president Of
Women's Dogs. Top, left,
Is Mrs. Dorothy Sondol.
vice-president. Second row,
left, is Elsie Whitmon,
elected merchandise mono-
ger. ond right. vero Fisher.
superintendent. Bottom pic
ture is Of vonyo Schmidt,
publicity director.
All Photos by
reople,a Storr studio.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-16

Your postmaster can tail you
Aow 10 invest In u. q WAR
DoNDA
Minneapolis spokesman., 1942-10-16
Ninety Year
Old John
Monroe Dies

John Monroe, age 80, Of 72O
Bradford Ave. No., died at the
Minneapolis General hospital on
Sunday.
Funeral services were held for
the pioneer citizen at the Woodland
Funeral Home Chapel on Wednes-
day, at 2 p. m, with Rev. A. J.
Irvine officiating.
He is survived by a son, Clar-
ence, and a brother, Harry, and
other relatives.
Interment in Crystal Lake Gene
terry with Woodland Funeral Home
in charge of burial arrangements.
Daily papers reported Monroe
was 1O2 years old but Old Age Pen
sion records secured by this paper
indicate Monroe was only 80 years
of age.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1942-10-16
Alfred Brown,
University Club
EmplOye, Dead

Alfred Brown, 292 St. Albans
Street N, died Tuesday, October
13, at Ancker Hospital after being
in i'll health for about three years.
He had been employed at the Uni
versity Club for more than twelve
years.
Born in Leavenworth, Kansas, he
came to st. Paul to make his home
in 1918. He was very we'll known
here and is member of St. James
A. M. E. Church.
Survivors include a daughter,
Janet Morton of Los Angeles, Cali
fornia, sister, Mrs. Lillian Holley
of Los Angeles, California, broth
ers, Oliver Brown of Minneapolis
and Archie Brown of Philadelphia; /;
cousins, Mrs. Helen Moore and Mr..
Harry Hicks of st. Paul.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day at 2 p. m. with Rev. B. N.
Moore, pastor of st. James A. M.
E. Church, officiating.
Mrs. Lillian Holley, sister from
Los Angeles, is in the city.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1942-10-16
Give These Girls
a Break, Public
Editorial

Friends of the young wait
resses recently employed at
Donaldson's should refrain
from excessive visiting with
these young women while they
are on duty. They were en-
ployed to serve customers and
not to hold lengthy conversa-
tions with their friends or Gus
toners.
These young women are anx-
ious to do a good job in a field
newly opened to them. They
will be hampered in doing that
job by thoughtlsss individuals
and curiosity seekers who halt
at the luncheonette to chat.
1t ought to be obvious to the
most simple mind what we are
getting at in this piece. The
young women naturally don't
want to tell their friends that
they are not supposed to carry
on visits while on duty. This
is our way of advising said
friends to "give these girls a
break" and visit with them
some other time, than when
they are on the job.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1942-10-16
General SOmervell Speaks

The other St.
veil told the Missouri Grand Lodge (wte)
we've lost nearly major struggle We're all in the
the rich and poor the city farmer Republican
management labor good
many There's America for bocs
There's farm bloc labor bloc industrial bloc
any other kind of bloc except an American bloc"
These brave and words from who
talking about and has reputation for straight thinking
shooting.
The generals admonion certainly timely
epude neeny selfshness and group pejudces
indeed consprng to lose the
We all in the Americans
who do know because their political
provincialm does enable them look far
They still looking the unpleasant nerude
fe known it" than revolutionary epoch
will completely change mans relation his neghbor his
vironment.
They still world of classes and color
of religious rvaes of social snob selfish ndeavors and u
usual because they conditioned the military
tatohp inevitable in total the necessarily
tion which will follow the coming of peace
certainly CO. they go
for their existence have disappeared
bloc organized and supported protect
interests privileges and welfare, and for other
The Negro bloc for example, would vanish if the
for its existence emnaed and will vanish until this
pens.
colored citizen accepted
white American citizen accepted there white bloc
there will be Negro bloc and national unity will achieved
The American Negro stands ready completely identify
every possible standing
does want to be Negro maintain Negro bo
have forced him organize bloc in order
with the blocs opposing hm.-Pitsburgh Courier.