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Evening star., 1942-03-11

story of what the Japanese did at
Nanking-a story which has been
told in full only privately, since many
of the details were deensed too re-
voting for publication-must be ac-
1cepted as fact. And since Nanking
may be taken as the index to the
true character o1 the japanese SOL
dier, there is no reason to doubt tae
reports now coming from Hong Kong,
nor to suppose that any people in
any conquered community may ex-
rect bette.: treatment at the hands
of these barbarians.
Evening star., 1942-03-11
IS STREET.

Dear Sir:
II recently had turtle dove come to
my window. 1t has been back several
times, and I would like to ask you If
you think it will remain? do not know
whether they winter hereabouts or not;
it seems to me that recollect from my
childhood days that they do.
What foods should put out to attract
1t, and do you think its mate will appear.
II make use of window box in which
grow petunias in the summer. leave
the earth in, and simply put little seed
and grain on top: sometimes I put a
saucer of water in, and sink it in the
earth a bit.
THE dove has always appealed to
me- I suppose this Is relic of child
hood, too. There Is something very
appealing about them. Friends living
in the suburbs have told me that they
sometimes have as many as 20 doves.
Is this possible?
Sincerely yours, o. K. j."
From dozen to 40 doves have been
Virginia.
In our own garden in suburban Mary
land we have had as many as four pairs.
Ordinarily we have one pair. The birds
come to the feeding stations with the
other birds, and eat amicably at all
times.
They are not cowardly in the least,
however. They do not hesitate to chase
away the bluejays when the latter in
fringe some unwritten bird law.
Not understanding the bird language,
we have never been able to tell what it
is which the jays do which the doves
resent. At any rate, the gentle dove"
as 1t is so often called, is not bit gentle
when it comes to handling jays. 1t runs
at them full tilt, and always makes them
fly.
Doves may be attracted by ordinary
mixtures of grains and seeds.
Sometimes just the male bird will ap-
pear. One year we had lame dove. It's
motion on the ground was rather painful
to watch, but it did not seem so to the
bird itself.
In the air, this specimen flew as we'll
as any dove, which means pretty we'll;
being members of the pigeon family, they
can fly with the best of them. Their
take off" is accompanied by whistling
sound, made by the wings.
Pigeons make somewhat similar noise
when they leave the ground, but the
sound is not as sharp and distinctive as
that made by the dove, usually called the
turtle or Carolina dove, sometimes the
mourning dove.
Doves, OF course, are considerably
larger than most of the songbirds which
come to feeding stations.
Yet they often manage to alight on the
rim of feeding stations, and in time be-
come quite at home.
They are wary birds, always ready to
fly up and away.
Usually they come down on the roof Of
Evening star., 1942-03-11
Another BIuckout

Slowly but surely Washington is
making progress in its program of
preparedness against possible enemy
air raids. Evidence of this progress
came from Two different quarters
yesterday. At the District Building,
Civilian Defense Co-ordinator Young
announced tentative plans for an
other blackout later this week.-Mrs.
time of four hours duration instead
of the unpopular all-night variety.
At the White House, President Roose-
velt disclosed that steps are being
taken to insure Federal cooperation
in the city's obscuration arrange
mentS.
The public will be glad to know
that the next test blackout will not
continue until the small hours of
the morning, The people of Wash
ington and vicinity have demon
Strated conclusively their willingness
to join Fundamentally in afraid
drills and in preparing their homes
and business establishments against
the hazards of War-and they have
a right to expect that every possible
consideration will be given them by
officials in charge of the frequent
but necessary tests. A four-hour in
spection should be more than ade-
quate to check on the efficacy of
blackout preparations made by the
average citizen. And it is long
enough to induce him to make the
installations at his windows that will
enable him to keep essential lights
burning during the experiment. It
is the duty of civilian defense
authorities to impress upon the
citizens. the necessity for installing
permanent blackout curtains in lieu
of depending on the unsatisfactory
expedient of swapping off all lights.
Reasonably frequent tests of reason
able duration should accomplish this
purpose.
The citizens will be glad to learn
too. that before long all Federal
buildings will be obliged to comply
with blackout regulations. The
absurdity of excepting Federal build
ings from blackout preparations and
tests was apparent during the recent
partial blackout, in which vital de-
fense Offices .blazed forth like light
houses. Not conducive to securing
public cooperation was the attitude
of the Public Buildings Administra-
ton that the danger of air raids was
not so acute as to warrant the eX-
penSe and trouble of screening the
windows of Government offices.
President Roosevelt has acted wisely
in ordering an about-face by the
P. F. A. from this surprising attitude
Certainly, if the AFRAID peril is real
enough to warrant the preparations
asked of the citizens, it is real enough
to justify adequate precautions
against Interruptions in vital Gov
ernment war work at night.
Evening star., 1942-03-11

have denied the illegality of the aggres-
sion against Austria. Recognition Of the
Austrian as a special nationality is a
further step on this road. But the final
decision still is pending: To make the
restoration of Austria a necessary issue
of the American policy regarding the
future peace.
May it be that the .commemoration of
this sad fourth anniversary Of the de-
struction of Austria's freedom brings us
neer to this decisive step. 1t is not only
an Austrian but an American necessity.
When this happens we all shall ap-
proach once more the coming true and
lasting peace.
DIR. wILL1BALD M. PLoECH.
Evening star., 1942-03-11
To the Editor OF The Star:


While reading your editorial Begin
ming at the Top" in the Sunday Star
was prompted to write this: The Gov
ernment clerks seem to be demanding
more and more varied amusements for
their off-duty hours. To initiate these
extra and unnecessary amusements is
costing Uncle Sam vs5t sums of money
that are badly needed to help our men in
service. But isn't the American Red
Cross conducting night classes in courses
in first-aid, nutrition and cantsen work
that these people could find most help
full? They, too, should be preparing
themselves for service to their fellow
men. If these people are truly patriotic
citizens, they will want to help lessen
Uncle Sans burden rather than in
crease it.
Furthermore, since most of the school
teachers are engaged in after-school
classes (3:30-5:3O in first-aid, nutrition
and canteen work, why not call upon
idle Government employees to assist in
the sugar rationing? Teachers who are
engaged in after-school classes must
rush from the classroom Immediately
upon dismissing the children. Then they
Evening star., 1942-03-11
Proposes Removing Glass
From Highways as War Measure.

To the Editor of The Star:
Why not help save everybody's tires
by picking up or sweeping up the glass
in the road opposite where you live?
A friend phoned me: Since you
mentioned glass at the club meeting
last week, have looked for it, and was
surprised at how much ] found even
in parking areas. Also, sharp stones
that would cut tires.
Why not make Saturday glass day."
when the children can help?
LILLIAN w. PAYNE.
Evening star., 1942-03-11
Huskin's Answers
To Questions .
By Frederic J. HaSktn.

A reader can get the answer to any
question OF fact by tOrtting The Eue-
ming Sto1 Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Haskin, director, Washington,
D. C. Please incloSe stamp for reply.
@. Is Northern Ireland represented in
the British Parliament?-R. l. T.
A. Northern Ireland returns 13 mem
bers to the House of Commons at West
minister. Since 1920 it also mas had its
own Parliament and executive.
@. Where are the training camps Of
some of the major league baseball teams?
-G. w. M.
A. Cleveland Indians, Clearwater, Fla:
New York Yankees, st. Petersburg, Fla:
Brooklyn Dodgers, Havana, Cuba; New
York Giants, Miami, Fla; Washington
Senators, Orlando, Fla: Philadelphia
Athletics, Anaheim. Calf; Detroit
Tigers, Lakeland, Fla.
@. Is there any way to make bitter
medicine easier to take?-L. F.
A. The taste of bitter medicine may be
killed by rubbing the tongue with
piece of ice before taking it.
Evening star., 1942-03-11

mains in Anacostia. This justified
allotment will be helpful in meeting
the expense Of emergency capital
outlays from plant expansion ami it
is perfectly proper that the National
Government should participate gen.
erously in the undertaking.
Evening star., 1942-03-11

@. Has it ever been determined why
the famous iron pillar at Delhi, India,
does not rust. though exposed to the
atmosphere?-L. T. E.
A. An analysis of a piece taken from
this pillar showed that this iron pos
SesSed a composition similar to that of
ordinary charcoal iron of modern make,
although the carbon content was a little
higher. This pillar is believed to have
been hammerforged, during which pro-
cess a considerable amount of Stag was
probably worked into close contact with
the surface. Further, the dry hot climate
of that portion of India. where Delhi is
located, very likely contributed to the
remarkable preservation Of this iron.
@ What is the origin of the saying,
"one picture tells thousand words"?-
M
A 1t is an ancient Chinese proverb,
"Hua-i neng ia ch'ien yen," which lit
orally translated means pictures mean
ing can express a thousand words"
@. How many expeditions have tried
to reach the summit of Mount Everest?
N. M
A. Seven expeditions have tried 10
conquer the highest mountain in the
world and failed.
Q. What are the boundaries Of that
portion of New York City known as
"Hells Kitchen"?-H. S.
A. There were no exact boundaries Of
Hell's Kitchen. That name was given
to the section west of Tenth avenue be-
tween Thirty-eighth and Forty-second
streets. and was also applied sometimes
to blocks little farther north.
@ Is the horse a native of America
A. L. B.
A. Historians are agreed that the
Spaniards introduced the ancestors of
the modern horse into America. The
first horses probably were transported
across the Atlantic Ocean by fernando
de Soto. who is believed to have landed
more than 200 at GadSdens Point in
Tampa Bay on May %. 1889. Among
them was De Soto's favorite mount,
Aceituno.
O. What is the significance of the
phrase: The Open Door?"-D. D. A.
A. This slogan has been in use since
about 1899 to express the American for
eign policy in the Far East, to signify
that all nations have equal trading rights
and financial opportunities in China.
The phrase originated with John Hay,
Secretary of State in McKiney's cabinet.
@. Which are the Japanese inundated
islandS?-L. G.
A. japanese mandates in the Pacific
include the islands numbering 623.
which formerly were German possessions.
The groups are the Marianne, or Ladrone
Except Guam, United States), popula-
ton 44205 Q935); the Marshall Islands.
population 10,439, and the Caroline Is
lands, population 3O,915.
@. What was the first device used for
measuring time?-D. D. A.
A The oldest known device for meas
uring time is the sundial. The earliest
mention of it was in the Bible, Behold,
I will bring again the shadow of the de-
grees, which is gone down in the sundial
of Ahez, 10 degrees backward" The
probable date of the Sundial referred to
Is about 700 BIC. The earliest Sundial
of which there is certain knowledge is
the dial of BeroSSuS, a Chaldean aStron-
omer who lived about 300 BIC.
Evening star., 1942-03-11

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the 1Driter, although the use OF
a pSeudonynl for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters lUith
q UielU to condensation.
Evening star., 1942-03-11
Puzzles, Tricks and Magic

Puzzles, Tricks and Magic
Thirty-two pages of fun and di-
version for every one, in the form
of mathematical puzzles, word puz-
zles, enigmaS, a maze, tricks with
pencil and paper and simple magic.
Fully illustrated. Though mainly
a form of recreation, puzzle solv-
ing is fascinating way to sharpen
the wits. You can depend upon it
to pep up your parties and to ban
iSh dull moments at home. To
secure your copy inclose 10 cents
in coin, wrapped in this clipping,
and mail to The Star Information
Bureau.
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credited to 1t or not otherwise credited IN this
paper and also the local news punished herein.
All rights of publication OF special dispatches
herein also are reserved.
Evening star., 1942-03-11
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WASHINGTON. D. c.
Evening star., 1942-08-21
WPA Opening Nurseries
In All Sections but d. e..
BY Susan B. A Anthony, III.

WPA nursery schools are opening
up every day in all sections of the
country where they are needed to
care for children of working mothers,
children of industrial workers and
servicemen, and children of low in
come groups, according to Dr. Grace
Langdon, director of the child pro-
lection program Of the Work Prof.
ects Administration.
The mot less than 5000, ,000' ap-
propriated July for WPA nurseries
can be used everywhere in the Ma
ton except in the Nations Capital
to establish nurseries, DR.. Langdon
said.
I'VE could reopen WPA nurseries
here in the District at any time,
that is, any time that the ban on
use Of educational funds for children
under S is dropped she added.
Washington had WPA nursery
schools until the 1899 District Ap-
preparation Act stated that no part
of the appropriations for public
schools shall be used for instruct
ing children under 5 years of age
=" Since required sponsors of
WPA nurseries are public educa-
tional authorities, this knocked out
the then fourishing nursery pro-
gram in the District, according to
DR.. Langdon.
Elsewhere, however. mothers going
into war factories or other war fields
may leave their children under the
care OF professional WPA super
visors, In clean, sanitary buildings.
tents or trailers New defense hous-
ing projects allot space for WPA
nurseries, recognizing that mothers
may need to be released from the
care of their pre-school youngsters
part of each day.
In schools, churches, settlement
houses, libraries and in portable
tents and trailers, 2 to S year old
children are learning their first
mental and physical patterns. Type
A nursery. designed for low-income
families. has been operating for
almost nine years and is free to
| parents. Types B and C, which &C
Evening star., 1942-08-21
Miss Owens Leaves

Miss Julie Owens, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. James r. Owens of
3701 Massachusetts, avenue, has gone
to Westport, Conn, for two weeks
where she will visit friends.
Evening star., 1942-08-21

Buy bonds and stamps for the
boys In the camDS.
Evening star., 1942-08-21

sleeves Of which ended In points
over the hands and were made with
full shirred puts over the shoulders.
The bodice was fitted and the full
skirt fell into 4 circular train. Her
finger-tip veil was fashioned from
her sisters bridal veil and her white
coronet Of orange blossoms was worn
by her mother and her sister on
their wedding days. The bride car
ried her first communion prayer
book with an orchid and a shower
Of ribbons and white stephanotis.
Mr.. Ralph Egan, brother in law
Of the bridegroom, was the best man
and the ushers were Mr.. John A..
Singerhof1. the brides brother i'm
law, and Mr.. Charles F. Hemelt, jr.,
of Baltimore. cousin of the bride.
Mrs. CLARK was graduated from
Immaculate Junior College in June,
at which time her engagement was
announced. She will reside at the
residence OF her parents for the
duration.
Evening star., 1942-08-21
Grace G. Hemelt
And Corpl. Clark
Are Married
ST. Gabriei's
Church Scene
OF Ceremony

The marriage of Miss Grace Cecile
Hemelt, daughter of DR.. and Mrs.
Francis J. Hemelt. to Corpl William
c. Clark, U. S. A. Medical Corps,
took place last Friday In st. Ga
briels Church. The Rev. Theodore
M. Hemelt, uncle of the bride, per-
formed the ceremony and the Most
Rev. John M. Mcnamara, the Rev.
William Russell and the Rev. Will
liam j. Sweeney were present In the
sanctuary during the nuptial mass.
Miss Lenore C. Hemelt, sister OF
the bride, was the maid of honor
She wore two-toned taffeta gown
with a fitted purple waist and full
wistaria skirt appliqued In the
darker shade of the bodice. She
wore a matching maline and ribbon
cap and carried an arm bouquet of
Picardy gladioluses.
The bride wore period gown OF
white embroidered taffeta, the long
Evening star., 1942-08-21

upper income parents begging that
their children be allowed to attend
our schools. Unfortunately we do
not have room for all"
Today all applications for the two
nursery projects OF the Federal
Government, WPA nurseries, and
those to be set up under Com
munity Facilities funds. cross the
desk of Mrs. Florence Kerr, assistant
commissioner of WPA and assistant
to the administrator of the entire
Federal Works Agency of which
WPA is part. Though other agen-
cies are making plans and helping
in giving information on day care
programs, WPA still has the only
operating program in the Govern
ment
The war found DR.. Langdon and
her State and local nursery school
supervisors we'll prepared for any
contingency. Every child in a WPA
Evening star., 1942-08-21

nursery is provided for in event of
air raids. Identification tags have
been given them, they are registered
and the supervisors know where to
send the children in the event par
ents are missing.
The vast expansion in the WPA
child protection program has caused
an increase in the number of volun-
teers assisting professionals, Dr.
Langdon said. Today colleges and
high schools are giving credits to
their students who work in blocks
Of one month to three months in
the schools. Students work under
close supervision of professionals.
Evening star., 1942-08-21
Garden Party

A buffet supper and garden party
was given Sunday evening in honor
Of 1t. Donald c. Davidson, by his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter David
son, and his sisters, Miss Mary
Davidson and Miss Jean Davidson
1t. Davidson is on leave at the
present time and has just been pro-
NOTED to the rank Of first lieutenant
Evening star., 1942-08-21

commodate children of employed
mothers, men or women of the
armed forces or industrial workers.
are paid for by the parents on a
sliding scale.
All three types of nursery are
often combined in one school and
children do not know whether their
nursery school mates are paying or
non-paying pupils. DR.. Langdon
pointed to her crowded desk and
said:
Il get so many requests from
Evening star., 1942-08-21
Mrs. Clark Away

Mrs. Bert r. Clark and her dauah~
ter. Miss Frances Annette Clark. are
visiting Mrs. Clark's son. 1t. Robert
Fvarts Clark, U.S.A.. in New Hamp-
shire after stopping in New York for
several days.
Evening star., 1942-08-21
Luncheon Hostess

Mrs. Frederick L. Thomas OF
Sandy Spring gave luncheon Tues
day at Tanglewood In honor Of Miss
Molly Coulter OF Cohassett, Mass,
who is visiting Miss Margaret
Farquhar.
Evening star., 1942-08-21

One in every eight motor vehicles
in Belgium now uses producer gas.
The union times. (New Haven, Conn.) 1941-1948, 1942-08-15
bridgeport Haven Troeyen Examine Dues Rates

pirate unit have been hired; estab-
fishes procedures for wage scales,
grievances and the rights of discharg-
ed workers; and bars discrimination
by reason of a workers race, color,
creed or sex.
Discharges made by the contractor
will be subject to grievance procedure
established with the union.
Although no recognition shall be
given any union as exclusive collec-
tive bargaining agent until majority
Of the estimated total of the unit is
hired, provisions are made for han
ding of grievances and other disputes
and the elimination of friction as soon
as the plant opens.
Approval of the army or navy
must be obtained on wage scales
negotiated between the employer
and the union: seniority will deter
The union times. (New Haven, Conn.) 1941-1948, 1942-08-15
NEW BUILDING

NEW BUILDING
Local 1872, Rockford, ILL.,, recently
opened its own home, a modern struc-
ture costing approximately $4,000.
1t has FIVE meeting halls, large din
ing room and kitchen, and offices for
the business agents. 1t has been paid
for in its entirety.
Local Union No. 1112, Marshall
town, Iowa, recently celebrated its
40th anniversary with dinner and
dance and other appropriate cere-
monies.
The union times. (New Haven, Conn.) 1941-1948, 1942-08-15
Labor Policy
In U.S.. Plants
Is Announced
Machinery Established For
Handling Problems Of
Unionizing, Grievances

WASHINGTON. - Approved by
both the AFL and CIO, a labor
policy for some 100 government
owned and privately-operated war
plants was announced this week in
a joint statement by the War and
Navy Departments.
General Counsel Joseph A. Pad
way and Henry Kaiser of the AFL
and General Counsel Lee Pressman
and Organization Director Allan S.
Haywood of the CLIO assisted i'm
preparing the policy which was ap-
proved by AFL Pres. William Green
and CIO Pres. Philip Murray.
MACHINERY is SET UP
The policy provides for selection
of a bargaining agent in each plant
after a majority of the estimated
number of employees in the appro-
The union times. (New Haven, Conn.) 1941-1948, 1942-08-15

WOrkman's Compensation Laws.
revision of the BARRIERS licensing
laws, are among the highlights.
The fight against anti-labor legis-
lation, although it takes time and
great effort, is a large part of the
work of any labor legislative agent,
and in this field Egan also has am
outstanding record.
HERE ARE THE FACTS
Here are the vital statistics about
the man himself: Egan has been
Secretary-Treasurer of the State
Federation for Is years, and previ-
Ously had been vice-president for
nine years. He is member of
Lodge No. 80, Bridgeport, Inter-
national Association of Machinists,
and has held every office i'm the
Lodge. From l9l5-1922 he was
grand lodge representative for the
LAM. in New Haven and Fairfield
Counties. One of the happiest times
in his life was the night when he
personally indicted 100 members
into Lodge No. 80. Mr.. and Mrs.
Egan are the parents of five chill
dren, who have presented them
with dividends in the form of four
grandchildren.
Like any active man, Egan has
met people who bitterly disagreed
with him. No one, however, has
ever challenged his sincerity and
devotion to the cause of organized
labor. Recently, Connecticut
newspaper mentioned his name as
a possible Republican candidate for
Congress from the fourth district.
We doubt that he wants or would
take the nomination. The organized
labor movement is his first love,
and Johnny doesn't change easily!
NATHAN SHERMAN