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Evening star., 1942-02-06
Urges Conservation
OF Fats and Oils.
To the Editor Of The Star,

To the Editor OF The Star:
When I was in Germany about eight
years ago, I was very much impressed
with the fact that every housewife,
hotel and restaurant was required to
give certain amounts of fat every week
to the government. Failure to comply
meant a fine of goodly number of
marks. I often have deplored the waste
d fats by practically every housekeep-
ef in the United States. Secretary
Wekard says we face a shortage of oils
and greases. Why are not We required
to fQlow the same system? We throw
away enough grease day to keep hun
dreds Of tanks creased. There must be
an even Ireater importance in collecting
fats than in collecting waste paper.
MAC.
Evening star., 1942-02-06
Criticizes Delano Propsal
To Ease Traffic Conditins.
n the Editor of The Star;

To the Editor Of The Star:
I can appreciate Fredtic A. Delano's
interest in the trafic STATION, but his
suggested solution certaiiy ranks we'll
toward the top in this citAof noble ex-
periments.
I fail to see how any tactical plan
could be devised that would ermit public
and official cars to carry tfee or more
passengers into or out of a Gtain area.
As for the private cars. any kind
hearted individual who carrs passen-
gers lays himself wide open u1der the
present liability laws II an accident
should occur. regardless Of no is at
fault EA. A.
Evening star., 1942-02-06
Suggests Hyle Park
As Worlds Var Capital.
10 the Editor Of he Star:

10 tne Eoitor OF ne star:
Because Of be alleged lack Of space
in the District OF Columbia for both
defense activitis and regular Govern
ment activities, Why not take over Hyde
Park, the palatia estate of President
ROOSEVELT This Estate is composed of
some thousand ares, I believe, and
would be an idealplace for war activi-
ties.
Then Washington could remain the
Capital of the Unita States and its de-
partments remain hre where they con-
stitutionally belong. There would be
room also for the Cd soldiers and the
parasites" too. Hye Park then could
become the War CAPITAL of the world
SOUTHERN DEMOCRAT.
Evening star., 1942-02-06
Wants Museums Kept Open
To Sustain Public Morale.

To the Editor Of The Star:
In a recent issue you published letter
advocating the closing Of museums n
Washington and utilizing the space fo1
defense offices. But this well intentioned
proposal should be carefully considered.
The English, whose experience in this
war deserves close study, have found it
most helpful to public morale to keep
their museums open. Even after severe
air raid damage, they make quick repairs
and reopen them as soon as possible.
Contrary to what might be expected, at
tendance and visitor interest have
greatly increased. Our museums, too,
can serve most useful purpose by re-
naming open and featuring exhibits Of
current value to boost morale. The
powerful graphic means peculiar to mu-
seums are being effectively employed,
not only for relief from the perpetual
strain of war activity but also in Afford
ing instruction in topics Of vital concern
to every one.
Since the pressure for space Is reach
ing the breaking point, why not explore
the greater possibilities in the many
large buildings along Massachusetts,
avenue, Sixteenth street and other main
thoroughfares downtown now only partly
utilized by patriotic societies and fra
ternal organizations? The Order Of the
Cincinnati has already set a good ex-
ample by leasing the Larz Anderson
house to the Government for the dura-
ton.
Libraries and museums are serving so
valuable public need that the Presi-
dent has created a council especially
charged with preserving and protecting
them and other cultural institutions dur
ing the war emergency.
NED J.. BURNS.
Evening star., 1942-02-06

"Mile-a- Minute Mike" land most
of us know him welD will soon have
to choose between being easier on
the shoes of his tires and harder on
the shoes he wears On his feet.
Evening star., 1942-02-06
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the tDriter, although the use OF
q pSeudonynl for publication is
permissible. The Star reSerDeS
the right to edit all letters 1Otth
q DieU to condensation.
Evening star., 1942-02-06

1t looks as though a lot of dinner
parties limited to two guests will
be given from now on by budding
young officers who possess but one
shiny serge uniform but have plenty
of "civvies"
Evening star., 1942-02-06

Remember when Singapore was
just tiny dot on big map which
few could locate with any degree Of
accuracy? Now drawings of the
little island occupy two and three
newspaper columns.
Evening star., 1942-02-06

1t is stated that a loaf of bread
now costs SIS in Athens. Yes, and
there are the Nazi imitators of Marie
Antoinette ready to yell, Let 'em
eat cakel"
Evening star., 1942-02-06
Questions Logic Of plan" to Bring
New Workers to Washington.

To the Editor of The Star:
My compliments on your interesting
and informative editorial, Employment
Rises" in The Star for February l. The
facts set forth therein are known to all.
and a fervent wish that some reasoning
be brought to bear on the situation must
be in the minds of many.
Surely fair effort to distribute equit-
ably and make use Of the experienced
personnel already engaged and the
granting Of tohs 70 many svatlabls
Evening star., 1942-02-06
Says Congress Might Investigate
Its Own ObStructiOnists.

To the Editor Of The Star:
Let Congress tend its own business,
keep out of Pearl Harbor, stop confusing
issues and boost Army and Navy morale
by avoiding politics.
But If Congress is determined to have
an investigation then let them investi-
gate its own members. those who offered
every possible obstruction to the admin
istration's efforts to prepare America
against attack by the Axis.
FRED p. PATTON,
Randolph, Utah.
Evening star., 1942-02-06

How to Cook Poultry-The rulet
Of modern poultry cooking are few
and easy to follow They hold fot
birds of all ages and kinds from
the spring chicken to the old her
sent to market when she ceases II
pay her way in eggs. This publiI
cation has 80 beautiful halftont
illustrations, numerous recipes and
suggestions for carving. To securt
your copy Of this booklet inclose II
cents in coin, wrapped in this clip.
ping, and mail to The Star Infon
nation Bureau.
Name
Address
Evening star., 1942-02-06

THREE FEMALE GOVERNMENT
CLERKS.
Evening star., 1942-02-06
Member Of the Associated Press.

Entered as second-class matter post once.
Washington, D. c.
Evening star., 1942-08-19

Strauss. His wife and their three
children live at 2208 Massachusetts
avenue NV. He is 80 years old.
He was sent to London last year
as a special naval observer.
Comdr. Strauss attended the
Hotchkiss School before entering
the Naval Academy, from which he
was graduated in 1923. He held
several sea commands before being
sent to be Assistant Naval Attache
in London in 1885. In 1887 he re-
turned from London and went back
as observer last year. He also had
been delegate to the third assem-
bly, of the International Union of
Geodesy and Geophysics in Edin-
burgh in 1896. In Washington he is
a member of the Chevy Chase Club
and the Army Navy Club.
Before taking up his duties with
the Navy, 1t. Fairbanks was vice
chairman OF the West Coast Di-
vision of the Committee to Defend
America by Aiding the Allies. He
was in Washington a number of
times during this period and con-
ferred once with Secretary of State
Hull TO discuss aid to Britain.
Last year, President Roosevelt
sent the screen star on a goodwill
mission to South America. Soon
after his return he took up his
duties as a naval lieutenant in
Washington. He soon requested
that he be transferred to sea duty
and later he was sent to London
on the American naval staff and
subsequently was assigned to Lord
Mountbatten's staff.
Evening star., 1942-08-19
Awarded
To Seven Officers;
One Gets D.F.C.
Former D. 6. Resident
Among IS Others Cited
For Heroism in Action

The Navy today announced award
of the Navy Cross to seven naval
officers, the Distinguished Flying
Cross to one and letters of commen-
dation to Is officers, including 1t.
Claud M. Fraleigh who formerly
lived here at 1925 Fifteenth street
NV.
1t. Fraleigh, a 33-year- -old mem
Der of the dental corps was COM
mended for gallant conduct" in an
army field hospital during the de-
fense of Bataan peninsula against
the japanese. He is listed as miss
ing in action.
Heroic Conduct in Flight.
The Distinguished Flying Cross
was awarded to 1t. q. g. James G.
Daniels, Sd. 26 Cleveland, N NJ. for
heroic conduct in flight. He par
ticipated in successful bombing and
straflng and then took photographs
of the damage despite heavy anti
aircraft fire. Later he intercepted
two enemy bombers, aiding in de-
struction Of one and damage to the
other.
The Navy Gross was awarded to
1t. Comdr. Richard S. Baron, Al.
Westfcrd, Mass, who was killed in
the bombing of Cavite; 1t. q. g.
Edward G. Binning, U. S. N. r., 27,
New York; 1t. Comdr. Jacob E.
Cooper, 40, Columbus, Ga; Ensign
George E. Cox, U. S. N. r., 27,
WatertoWn, N Y, one of the torpedo
boat heroes of the Pacific engage
ments; 1t. Comdr. Edward N.
Parker, 38, Bellefonte, Pa, "a gold
star in lieu of second Navy Cross :;
Comdr. Earl l.. Sackett, A. Homo
lulu, and 1t. Comdr. Willard A.
Saunders, 81, New London, Conn.
Others Commended.
Besides 1t. Fraleigh, those COM
mended were: Gunner Irwin F,
English, 80, National City, Calf; 1t.
Roy D. Gilbert, U. S. N. r., Al, Albu-
querque, N. Mex; 1t. Comdr. George
G. Harrison, U. S. N. R., As, San
Francisco, Calf; Radio Electrician
Charles E. Ludiker, &c. Seneca, Bo.;
Boatswain Bernice C. Hart, 35,
Washington Parish, La; Capt. Ken
meth M. Hoeffel, 4S, Cambridge
Mass; 1t. Comdr. Denys w. Knoll,
IS, Erie, Pa; 1t. Joseph L. La aCombe,
33, Baton Rouge, La; 1t. Hubert
MacGowan, U. S. N. r., 43, Seattle,
Wash; 1t. Comdr. Lawrence j. Nc
Peake, Mattapan. Mass; 1t. Edwin
R. Nelson. U. S. N. r., "a, Hunting
ton, w. Va; 1t. q. g. Robert w.
Rynd, 27, Westfield, N. Y; 1t.
Comdr. Carey NJ Smith, As, Mount
Carmel, Ill, and 1t. Comdr. Ebert
Claude Wilson, U. S. N r., So, Hart
ford, Conn.
Evening star., 1942-08-19
| American Army
| Well Versed
| In Languages
BY Air Mail to The Star.

BY Air Mail to The Star.
BELFAST, Northern Ireland
When the American Army lands In
Nazi Europe it won't have any
trouble making itself understood by
the locals.
The American force in Northern
Ireland can go anywhere from
Greece to Russia, without asking
anybody to DO any interpreting for
it.
1t. Karl Koenig, Wheaton, Ill,
has looked over the army for lin
guistic talent and has found a
mighty assortment. According to
his statistics, he has 300 men who
can speak Polish, 100 German, Is
Swedish, IS Italian, six French, six
Greek, and large collection of men
who can speak Dutch or Norwegian.
In a pinch he could probably locate
an interpreter in any other Euro
pean language.
1t. Koenig himself speaks German
perfectly and is looking forward to
the day when he will be able to use
it in Berlin.
copyright, 1912, by Chicago Daily News.
Evening star., 1942-08-19
Capitol Policeman Charged
With Unlicensed Gun Deal

Felix Edward Martini, "a, a Cap
itol policeman, was arrested today
by the Metropolitan Police and
charged with unlicensed dealing in
weapons.
According to investigators, Martini
obtained a Federal license to buy
guns June 10. but the license al
lowed only the purchase OF weapons.
not their sale. Police said he had
been buying large quantities of guns
in New York and Philadelphia and
shipping them to pawnbroker in
Rosslyn. While the pawnbroker
was said to have had right to
purchase the weapons, Martini's
alleged sale of them was a violation
OF his license, police contended.
Martini's license was obtained for
the Felix Martini Sales Co.. with its
place of business listed as his home
address, 247 Eleventh street Sc,
according to police.
Evening star., 1942-08-19
Anfi-Aircrait Cruiser
And Destroyer Lost
By British in Battle
Convoy Attack Toll Is
Roised TO 4 Worships;
MoItu Gets Supplies
q, the Associated Press.

b. the Associated Press.
LONDON, Aug. 19-Malta has
received vital supplies. brought
by a convoy which made hectic
voyage under heavy attack to the
Mediterranean stronghold at a
cost of four British warships, the
Admiralty announced today.
The anti-aircraft cruiser Cairo
and the destroyer Foresight were
sunk, in addition to the aircraft
carrier Eagle and the cruiser Man.
chester, loss of which had been an
nounced previously.
Swarms of Axis aircraft and many
submarines attacked the convoy in
battle which started east of Gil
hraltar on August II and continued
through August 13.
While British losses were con-
siderable, the punishment inflicted
on the nemy was high, the Ad-
miralty said. 1t was announced
that 66 enemy aircraft are known
to have been destroyed and that it
is extremely probable many others
were lost.
There also were some loss OF
merchantmen In the convoy, but on
this point the Admiralty said
large proportion of the convoy
reached Malta.
The communique said the Admi-
ralty would not divulge the num-
her of ching in the cOnV0y or the
number Of ships which arrived at
Malta because the extent Of re-
Enforcement which has been re-
ceived by the Fortress OF Malta is
obviously information of consider.
able Importance to the enemy"
The Cairo, completed in 1919, was
an old 4200-ton cruiser which had
been rearmed in 1889 for anti-air-
craft duty. She carried a normal
crew of 400 men.
The Foresight, completed In 1888.
was 1,350-ton destroyer capable Of
better than SO knots.
The Admiralty said 1t was natural
that In such hazardous operation
some losses were suffered in the
convoy"
The fact that the loss of life and
damage was not greater was due to
the gallantry of the RAF crews and
the seamanship of the sailors, the
communique added.
The British lost eight aircraft, but
four OF the pilots were saved.
Evening star., 1942-08-19
Burger and Dasch
May Testify for u. 5.
In Treason Trials
Both Reported Ready
To Give Evidence Against
Aides Of 8 Soboteurs

Ernest Peter Burger and
George John Dasch, the two Nazi
saboteurs who escaped the elec-
trio chair, may appear as wit
nesses when the Government
presses treason charges against
the confederates of the eight men
convicted by the Presidents mil
itary commission. it vas learned
today.
Attorney General Biddle has Or
dered United States attorneys to
seek immediate grand jury indict-
ment, on charges Of treason where
the evidence warrants, of II Of the
IA persons apprehended by the FBI
as accomplices Of the Nazi saboteurs
The grand jury proceedings will be
held in Chicago, New York City and
Brooklyn. Treason indictments will
be asked against at least six of the
group.
Because of their assistance to the
Government, the commission recon-
mended that the death sentences
against Dasch and Burger be COM
muted to life imprisonment. The
President accepted the recommenda-
ton for Communication, sentencing
Burger to life imprisonment at hard
labor, and Dasch to 30 years i'm
prlsonment, also at hard labor.
Believed to Have Evidence.
Under the Constitution, no person
can be convicted of treason except
on confession In open court, or on
the testimony of two witnesses. If
they talked freely, it is believed that
Dasch and Burger have sufficient
evidence to establish reasonable
acts against several Of the persons
against whom the Government is
preparing treason charges.
Though dispositions could be used,
the appearance Of Dasch and Burger
IN court as witnesses against those
facing treason charges would be far
more effective, from the prosecu-
tons point of view, it was pointed
out today. Dasch and Burger are
reported to be ready to continue to
assist the Government, and if they
appear in open court later, their
testimony may throw light on some
OF the facts brought out in the his
tor1c trial behind barricaded cham
oers OF the Justice Department..
Protection and safeguarding Of
Dasch and Burger-if used as wit
nesses-would place a heavy re-
sponslbility on the Justice Depart
ment. The Army is expected shortly
to turn over the two prisoners-who
nave been held at the District jail
to the Justice Department.
Though no announcement has
been made as to the place in which
the two men will serve their SEN
fences, three Federal prisons are
reported under consideration-At-
lanta, LeavenWorth and Alcatraz.
Their transfer to a Federal prison
may await decision by the Justice
Department as to whether or not
the two men will bA used as wit
nesses against those charged with
treason.
Evening star., 1942-08-19
Rangers Hard Hitting Fighters
With RuthIessness of Gongster
Men Named for Romantic Outfit Are Taught
To Kill Enemy ExpertIy and Silently

and letting yourself drop as fast as
your leg can withstand it.
One of the instructors was. a
blond, 29-year -old English lieuten-
ant with a fine voice.
This time singer in the Drury
Lane made sport Of potting rab-
bits with a As automatic from a
jeep going so or so miles an hour.
And some niceties of mayhem he
knew would have made Jack-the-
Ripper turn pale.
Then there was Alex, 26-year-
old Scot, who looked as tough as
Singing Sam" looked gentle.
He, too. had a game. He invited
any unframed man to poke loaded
revolver in his stomach and guar
anteed to break his opponents neck
before he could pull the trigger.
Every One a Volunteer.
But before the first phase of
training was over, Maj. William o.
Darby. 33, commander of one Ran
ger unit, and Capt. Stephen j.
Meade of Fort Thomas, KY, or any
of their subordinate commanders
were match for Sam or Alex.
Every Ranger was volunteer from
the United States forces in Britain
eager for action-which they got
before the enemy first felt their
steel.
Most of the original rangers were
Westerners but they also included
Pvt. Chico Fernandez of Havana, an
expert machine gunner; Pvt. Samp-
son One Skunk, Sioux Indian from
Cherry Creek, S. Oak, and even
lion n-tamer Corpl. James Haines, 20,
of Lexington, KY, who worked with
Frank Buck and thinks that work.
ing with the Rangers "ain't no diff
| ferent."
They drilled at double time until
their feet blistered and their lungs
were bursting.
When their legs were ready to fold
they started again. Then they got
scanty rations and a cot under a
tent on damp ground.
More Tough Workouts.
Then they got climbing and div
ing and crawling over obstacles and
crossing over a bridge made of the
7-foot ropes which each man car
rles-then a death slide-down a
rope from treetop and across a
stream while bullets whizzed by
then a 36-mile hike over bleak,
trackless mountains with only half
rations and what the men could
forage from the countryside.
Soldiers who were supposed to
have been trained down fine by
years in field service lost 7 to 10
pounds in the first 10 weeks, but
they gained it back in hard muscle.
Two brothers who tote mortars
are Pvt. Othel Greene, 20, of Des
Moines, Iowa, a Golden Gloves
boxer, and Sergt. Dick Greene, 10, a
Golden Gloves State champion.
Othel said he never knew before
what endurance meant-but those
Americans took it. Fewer than 10
per cent dropped out during train
ing.
A group of specially selected Of
ficers came from the United States
to learn the training routine and
| take it back home.
Evening star., 1942-08-19
3 Officers Well Known Here
HELPED Plan Commando Raid
Truscott, Strauss
And Fairbanks Are
On Mountbotten Stuff

Three American officers well
known in Washington helped to pre-
pare plans for the Commando raid
on Dieppe, France, today in which
United States troops participated
They are assigned to the staff of
Lord Louis Mountbatten, British
Commando chief.
The men are: Brig. Gen. Luciar
K. Truscott, jr., who was stationed
at Fort Myer, Va, for three years
until 1894; Comdr. E. B. Strauss,
naval adviser, and Navy 1t. Douglas
Fairbanks, former movie actor who
has been in the Capital frequently
since he entered the Navy. Both
Gen. Truscott and Comdr. Strauss
maintain homes in Washington.
Gen. Truscott is remembered here
from his tour of duty with the
Sd Cavalry at Fort Myer. He came
to Fort Myer in June, 1881, and
remained until August, 1884.
During this period he went to
Mexico-in March, 1934-as a men,
ber of the Army polo team.
Gen. Truscott, At years old, was
born in Chatf1eld, Tex. He became
second lieutenant in the Cavalry
Reserve on August Is, 1917, and
entered the Regular Cavalry with
the same rank in October Of that
year, after attending the officers
training camp at Fort Roots, Ark
He was advanced steadily until his
appointment as a temporary briga-
dier general last May "a.
In Hawaii Two Years.
On completion Of his officers
training course in 1917, Gen. Trus-
colt was assigned to the 18th Cavalry
at Douglas Ariz., where he remained
until March, 1919, when he was
transferred to Schofield Barracks In
Hawaii. He remained in the Pacific
outpost for more than two years,
until he was placed on duty in San
Francisco in October, 1921. Two
months later he was sent to the
1st Machine Gun Squadron at
Douglas and was transferred after
another two months to the 1st Cav
airy, also at Douglas.
In July, 1925, he was assigned to
the 9th Cavalry at Fort Bliss, Tex,
and in October he entered the
cavalry school at Fort Riley, Kans.,
from which he was graduated in
June, 1926. He remained to take
advanced courses and in June, 1927,
he became an instructor on the
staff.
Gen. Truscott trained at the the
Command and General Staff School
at Fort Leavenworth, Kans., follow
ing his stay at Fort Myer. He en-
tered the school in August, 1884, and
completed his course in June. 1886
After a brief term at Fort Knox,
KY, he was sent to Fort Lewis,
Wash, as assistant to the plans and
training ofIicer of the 9Th Army
Corps. Gen Truscott remained in
that post until his assignment as
an adviser to the staff of Lord
Mountbatten this year.
Native Of Washington.
Comdr. Strauss, a native of Wash
ington, is the son Of Admiral Joseph
Strauss, u. s. N, retired, and Mrs
Evening star., 1942-08-19
Six Are Killed in Canada
In Training Plane Crash
Ps the Associated Press.

PS the Associated Press.
DUNNVILLE, Ontario, Aug. 10
Six airmen were killed last night
when a Royal Canadian Air Force
training plane from No. l Bombing
and Gunnery School at Jarvis
crashed into Lake Erie.
The crash occurred off nearby
Evans Point. Names of the victims
have been withheld until next OF
kin have been notified.
Evening star., 1942-08-19
Roosevelt Beurino Up Well

DALLAS, Tex, Aug. 10 lP.-Pres-
ident Roosevelt is bearing up re-
markably under the tremendous
wartime load, Speaker Of the House
Rayburn said today in an interview
He Is remarkable man because
a nights rest finds him refreshed
and mis- old SELF" the Speaker de-
clared.