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Evening star., 1942-07-27
This Changing World
Machines Are First Consideration
In Attempt to Divert Nuzi Forces

ment of other theaterS of opera
tlons where We might have had
quicker results,
Our Pacific front for long
time received only nominal at
tention because the minds of
all our military and naval men
were concentrated on the posi-
bility of a new European front.
And the reason no action has
been taken along this line is
merely because the leaders who
are responsible for conduct of
the war know better than any
one else that such a campaign
is doomed to failure at the pres
ent time.
The American high command
is as anxious as the public to
terminate the war as quickly as
possible But a military cam
paign cannot be based on emo
tlOnaliSm and wishful thinking.
1t must be based on cold, hard
facts, many of which the public
does not know. If there had been
a chance to strike at the Nazis in
Europe with even 20 per cent
chance of success there is no
doubt that we would have been
on the shores of France. Belgium
or Norway long time ago. 1t was
relatively easy in the period be-
fore the tank and the plane be-
came so essential for prosecution
Of war to attack the enemy when
he was engaged on other fronts.
Lord wellington did 1t most sue
cessfully during the Napoleonic
wars. But an army which at
temptS such move today with
out the tedious and long prepa-
ton which now Is necessary Is
committing hara -kiri.
Norway, Greece, Crete.
This was amply shown in the
politically-inspired campaigns of
the British In Norway, Greece and
Crete, 1t was shown in Hitler's
attack on Moscow last November
and in Mussolini's campaign In
Greece, Our military leaders be-
lieve it would be demonstrated
once more if we should stick our
necks out and embark on a major
offensive in Europe or North
Africa before we are fully, pre-
pared.
The successes of the Germans
and Japanese in Europe and in
the Far East were due to such
thorough previous preparation
and to such superiority In planes
and tanks that victory was GER
tain from the moment they start
ed their campaigns.
The American and British high
commands, however, keep in close
touch with everything that is 60
ing on in Europe and If action
has not yet been taken, at a time
when the Russians are in mortal
peril. the reason must be sought
in the fact that the odds are
overwhelmingly against such
campaign.
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the inmedi-
ate creation
Of a second
front in Eu-
rope to re-
lieve some of
the pressure
t O m O ur
ally.
eWSpaper
writer's and
comm Q n t a
tors. broad
casters and
public speak
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of a Democratic
nominee for the
governOrship Of
New York, is a
story Of alleged
m j understand
ing. alleged in
gratitude a n d
alleged f t h.
lesSneSs. all de-
p e n din G on
which side or
viewpoint is ac-
cepted as truth.
S t ra n e 2 Y
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A Second Front in Europe
Even Defect Would Be Justified If 1t
Averted Serious Red Army Setbocks

seek a decision ourselves. and our
objective is therefore to hold the
enemy fast, to prevent him from
defeating us or any of our Allies
declslvely. to force him to use
up more of his diminishing re-
sources in the effort to do so. and
to maintain the blockade by
which he is prevented from in
creasing his resources. thus gain
ing time while we increase the
scale of our preparations.
In the European theater of war
the main military effort for the
remainder Of the year must, in
the very nature Of things. be
made by our Russian ally. The
Russian object of 1912 is to keep
the Russian armies intact, and to
Keep open communica tions with
the outside world so that Russian
losses of territory, and conse-
quently OF war resources, can be
offset by supplies from British
and American sources.
1t folloWes that any military
effort in Europe which Britain or
the United States may make
must have direct bearing on
and contribute directly to the
nam effort Of the Russians.
Otherwise it is an unjustifable
dispersal of force.
Must Divert Forces.
Ihls is the real meaning of the
so-called second front in Western
Europe. It's purpose is to divert
German forces from the Russian
front. Bearing the foregoing
consideration in mind. it is clear
that such an effort should pos
seSs the following character
istics:
% 1t should be on a sufficient
scale so that it cannot be met
and defeated by the security
forces which Germany normally
stations in Western Europe; it
must compel the Germans to
divert forces from Russia or
from the main German strategic
reserve.
90 1t should threaten a Ger
man interest Of such vital i'm
portance that its loss cannot be
ignored, or its recovery under
taken later on when the Russian
campaign has been completed.
90 If possible, it should. in ad-
dltion to requiring the diversion
OF forces, directly and immediately
interfere with the German means
for carrying on the campaign in
Russia.
C4) In time. place and method,
1t should be thoroughly and COM
pletely co-ordinated with the
efforts of the Russian forces in
order to obtain the maximum
effect for a given and limited ex-
penditure of force.
go Bearing in mind all the fac
tors Of time, space and weather,
the effort should be such as to be
we'll within the means available
for its execution.
We should. however. remember
that we are dealing with a sub
sidlary and not a main effort.
We do not have the strength to
seek a decisive victory in West
ern Europe this year. Our pur-
pose there is diversion, not de-
cision.
Hence even military defeat of
the diversionary force might
actually represent success for the
main object, if in order to de-
feat the diversionary force the
Germans had to detach enough
force from the east to enable
the Russians to attain their l942
objectives.
(The second article OF this
series. Hon Can We Create
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was TO raise rev
enue sufficient
to swing the
vast war ex-
pendltures with
out going be
yond all reason
able borrowing
limits.
The other was
to drain off q
larger proper
ton of the sur
pus income pro-
duced by war
SOen6lng tan e
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ma jor enemy,
few n a t | on S
have the re-
S urces to
maintain more
t h a n 0 n e
main e t or t
u n er t h e
d r a in s A n d
S t 7 e s s Q S of
modern war.
It was the
necessity, even
internationally.
Of maintain
inc two naainr
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org who re Constantine Brown.
alize how greatly the war will be
heightened if the Russians are
defeated. Join in the chorus and
are anxious to see the United
Nations high command rush an
army across the Channel. There
is some reason to believe, how
ever, that the heads of the armed
forces are reluctant to take the
chance.
In support of the clamor for
an immediate second front in
Europe examples are drawn from
history to show that in many in
stances daring attacks in the face
of what appeared TO be over
whelming odds have brought SEN
sational results. OfttlmeS the
enemy has been caught off guard
because ne did not think the
impossible would be attempted.
Such campaigns as this, un-
dertaken by well-meaning and
intensely patriotic men, take no
account of the fact that heavy
machines, not men, are the criti-
cal element for a successful cam
paign. If these admonitions are
not needed they result in un-
timely military operations.
A similar situation existed
during the last war, particularly
in France, where people were
impatient with the slow tempo
of military operations. The cafe
de commerce" strategy was So
named because it emanated gen.
orally from overage men who
spent most of their time in the
sidewalk cafes of French pro-
vincial towns, arguing that
Marshal Henri Philippe Petain,
Gen. Robert G. Nivelle and
Marshal Ferdinand Foch should
move quickly on this or that
line and thus reach Berlin in a
few weeks.
Thoroughly Considered.
There is no question that the
matter OF the second front in
Europe or North Africa has re-
ceived more attention from
competent authorities than any
other strategic move since we
were forced into the war. We
have tried to prepare our forces
for such an action to the detri-
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num-
That's good
That's fine. So
is mine.
3 u / " h v
shouldn't it be?
Before We civil
ians take too
much cred /
ourselves for
k e e pin g our
chlns up and a
whistle on our
lips, let us re-
member t h a {
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THE opinions Of the 1rers this page oon not
necessarily The Stars Such opinions presented in The
Stars effort to oipe all sides OF questions OF
readers although opinions may be contradictory oono
themselves and directly opposed to The Stars
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Rv FRANK r. KENT

The first conception of the tax
bill which. the House having passed,
the Senate is now considering, was
that it had two great purposes. One
Evening star., 1942-07-27
Nash Arrives in London
=, TIE Associated Pres,

3! tFt hssociated Press.
LONDON, July u lP,.-Walter
Nash. New Zealand Minister to the
United States, arrived in London
Yesterday, having crossed the At
lantic in a flying boat.
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Bv CONSTANTINE BROWN.

AS the Soviet armies gasp for
breath, fighting with their backs
to the wall, the demand is grow
Ing in America and Britain for
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Background
Of New York
Controversy
Both Sides AI|eee
misunderstanding
And FoithIessness
By DAVID LAWRENCE

Back Of the controversy that has
arisen between two master poll
ticians - Franklin Roosevelt and
James A. Farley-over the selection
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McLemore-
Says Firms Doing Best
To Win War With Ads
Rv HENRY McLEMORE.

How's your morale these DAYS,
brother?
And yours. sister?
Tlp-top, eh. In the oil pinkeroo,
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(The second article OF this
series. Hon Can We Create
Second Front?", miH appear to-
mOrrOD.j
fCopvriEht. 194c. New York Tribune In,
Evening star., 1942-06-26
What's NeW in TOUn
Bv Dorothy Murray.


undignihed blouse continually
popping but it is extremely hard enough
the oden before poes inches of the length
the shrttai skirt
dcult! However there gadge the market that will help
deal Of mind smooth trim
This gripper made of precious rubber but
of the local supply them hand
materials will together
bulldog Another gripper especially
gentlemen to use in keeping shirts down and trousers up
another of trends getting married gift
bringing planned in her honor The crowd
probably the
needn't follow that select gift that
unusual but practical is strange thing that
consider hangers gifts the plain metal OF
those lovely
the covered in SOFT oorful which
attractively wrapped celophane
tcular that would ideal gift future bride consists of
flowers placed there dantnes She
Of these for her lovely wedding gown.
recently attractive young lady sporting
stopped her inquire about it.
flowers
keep them from being destroyed
Of latter being Of gold silver color
white and blue ribbon
town and they growing daily in popularity.
Make the job of cleaning white shoes possible
by automatic sppucao that fits snusy onto the of
upside and allow the polish through brush
appcator also equipped with squaresided brush which is
used reaks that might You will nd the
gadget practical and inexpensive.
Evening star., 1942-06-26
.WhyGrow
Old?
By Josephine Lowman

/. will you please discuss in your
Friday column ways to make a ver-
tical cross between the eyes less
prominent?"
Answer-Of course. one of the
most important things is to stop the
habit of frowning. No matter how
you work on the line that is already
there, if daily habits keep deepen
ing it, you won't make much head
way. Each night apply cold cream.
Massage with the forehnger, using
a rotary motion, along the line. Do
this for about five minutes. Wipe
cream off and paste court plaster
over the line after you have
smoothed it out.
O. please tell me what causes
droopy eyelids?"
AnSWer-The way the lid is con-
structed varies in different persons
just as other features do. Some
folks lids may have a tendency,
even in youth, to droop over the
eyes. Lack of tone will cause this
condition. A person who cries
great deal or has swollen eyes each
morning may be more subject to
this condition because the skin of
the eye lids is stretched by swelling.
Poor circulation may lead to it and
so may certain organic disorders.
Evening star., 1942-06-26

descendants selected by the WAAC.
Instead of trim, tailored shirt
waist blouSeS, the ladies were Of
fered military shirts of satin, with
high neck, military collar, long
sleeves and regulation cuffs. They
could also select khaki -colored
blouses of chiffon and georgette,
although a few weeks later the
stylists actively began to talk
against khaki. asking that it be
left to the soldiers However. while
it lasted the sheer khaki-colored
blouse apparently was honey"
In one fashion column of the day
appeared this comment: Alone
this shade is rather trying to most
compilations. but combined with
blue or a bit of vari-colored en-
broidery it is decidedly attractive" +"
This is the third in series
OF articles comparing fashions OF
World War / and H.
Evening star., 1942-06-26

of the
Moment

There really is nothing funda-
mentally wrong with the person
who wakes up in the morning feeling
wonderful. In fact, there is some
thing fundamentally right about
him. But there are so many people
who wake up in the morning feeling
low that I think the CHEEKY riser
should try to curb himself a little
for just brief time Give the rest
of us at least IS minutes before you
burst into song
It's not that the worlds grouches
really begrudge you your early
morning song and dance. II we all
lived in soundproof rooms, the
grouches would be pleased to know,
theoretically, that some one In the
next room had walked up with a song
on his lips. But since we don't
all have soundproof rooms, the
grouches prefer not to be reminded
of song before $50.
Couldn't you hold of that long,
my cheerful friends? Just wait until
$50. Then we'll let you sing all
you want. BY the grouches even
may want to join you. But if you
wake them up with your singing. they
may not be even ready to join in
the chorus by nightfall. And that
would be too bad.
JEAN.
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Smart TwO>Piece Suit
For Summer Wear
By Barbara Bell

What will look prettier or fresher
on the summer landscape than you
In this trim. slim "two-piecer" made
I'D in a cool linen, rayon weave
or crisp cotton? Pattern No.
1923 presents that all-time love,
the dress which looks like suit,
in a spick-and-span tailored version.
Brisk rundown collar and lapels,
match pockets and darts at the waist
give the top a precisely tailored
air: the skirt has front and bacK
pleats which give it good walking
fulness while it maintains the slim
silhouette wanted today.
Moreover you'll find it just as
easy to make as any dress you ever
ettempted-a perfect fashion for
anv of the summer fabrics you may
admire. It's a grand fashion Tor
career girls and young matrons
since It can be worn for work or
social events and always IN cool
comfort. ,o,o
Barbara Bell pattern NO. loIS-P
is designed for sizes II. l3, l5' II
and l9. Corresponding bust meas
urements %, 81. 33, IS and 81. size
13 (3D with short sleeves requires
AZ yards 35-inch material.
A full variety of pattern styles
awaits your selection in the latest
Fashion Book! All sizes, too, from
1 to So. The Fashion Book Is 10
cents, or it may be ordered together
with a 15-cent pattern for Is cents
plus / cent for postage.
For this attractive pattern SEND
Is cents. plus cent for postage, IN
coins, with your name, address, pat
tern number and size wanted. to
Barbara Bell. Washington Star,
Post Office Box IS, Station o, New
York, N. Y.
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size. Can you suggest other means
of opening the panels so that air
may circulate. at the same time pre-
serving reasonable amount Of pri-
vacy?-R. D. H.
Answer One of the cleverest
tricks have seen was accomplished
by cutting a new, unpainted window
shutter in half and setting it into
the top and bottom panel Of the
door. This made the Stats run ver-
tically instead OF the usual hori-
zontal position. but as the shutter
frame was retained the lowers
could be opened and closed at will.
Other than this. you might use a
jig-saw cutout panel Of some deco
rative motif or your own monogram.
Also consider a fretwork panel, SIM
liar to the Chinese Chippendale
openwork panels, a metal mesh
which could be painted to match
the woodwork, or turned spindles
in two upper panels which might
have a light curtain hung on the
inside for privacy.
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There were fascinating ads or
| fashions, as well Corset covers and
ostrich boas held a conspicuous
place in the papers, women's suits
were fully described and alterations
given free. One shop boasted that
despite a decided shortage. We have
real kid kloves!" The shoe ad-
vertisements, complete with illus
trations, were among the most fas-
cinating-footwear was quite expen-
sive and not a little amazing in
design. The military influence IN
style and color. soon to be firmly
discouraged by fashion leaders, con-
tinued to pop up in footwear. One
firm quoted its Paris adviser, say
ing. The trend of fashion seems
TO point to another year of tan and
brown shoe popularity for both men
and women. The large number OF
men. and women. too, who are wear
ing khaki. together with the tend
ency toward the military colors in
all clothes, are increasing the vogue
for tan and brown shoes
A feature entitled Seen in the
Washington Shops reported that
the observer had noted shoes high
in cut with a price to match"
Among the Smartest offerings were
brown military boots. gray and buff
suede laced boots for dessier occa-
sions, and something decidedly new
and smart. the tan patent leather
pump which bids fair to be very
popular" There also was talk of
the new idea of having boots made
from the fabric of gown, trend
which was applauded by the coun-
trys stylists. In addition. the ladies
Of 1917 received consideration in
selecting uniform shoes-even as
the voluntary workers do in 1912.
The former were advised to buy
"the trench boot" described as
military type of footwear made of
calfskin and lined with canvas.
This was an Ideal boot for patri-
otic women sewing their country as
field nurses, in the ambulance corps
and in all military service" But
you may be sure that these shoes
were a far cry from their modern
Evening star., 1942-06-26
Parents Should
Give Children
Good Time
Entertaining Them
Requires So Very
Little Effort
BY Leffice Lee Street,

Children are unpretentious, their
palates for enjoyment have not been
jaded by too many parties, fancy.
rich meals and entertainment pro.
vided by professionals. In their un-
spoiled appreciation of good time
the simplest treats ar excursions will
thrill them. 1t is not necessary to
plan an elaborate party with costly
favors and foods in order to make
children shout with JOY because they
will respond with equal enthusiasm
to the simplest picnic or half hour
of games with mother and dad in
the backyard
There are many opportunities each
day to make child's eyes sparkle
and cause him to laugh merrily. Do
you recognize them and seize them?
/ mean things like this: Going home
with your two young sprouts you
pass a sign saying. Persian Kittens
for Sale" The children tug at your
hand, begging you to stop to see
the kittens. Do you give them those
few moments and allow them to
watch the fluffy little animals or do
you tighten your lips and hurry
your stride, leaving your youngsters
quiet or shrill with disappointment?
Or, a notice in the public library
or the parish house of your church
reads, STORY Telling Hour Every
Saturday at 1890" Do you forget
this invitation or do you arrange
to go marketing little earlier so
that you may take the children and
leave them, listening, spellbound, to
wonderful tales of make-believe or
instructive stories?
Or, do you occasionally allow your
little boys and girls to make their
own sandwiches for a picnic supper
in the backyard with their young
friends, or do you fix their days in
routine-bound wise that permits
Of no variety and special treats?
Most children are not imaginative
about thinking up new ideas OF
what to do. but they are very sug-
gestlble and so happily willing to
be led to a new adventure.
Parents can give their youngsters
many added hours of JOY if they
will, and certainly We all want tho
childhood days of our own to be as
gay and carefree as possible. They
last such a short time. Money is
not needed, just little bit Of time
ana ingenuity, great deal OF in.
terest in the small people them
selves and an understanding heart.
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''Cj USE Illlle bulCH WIitu lie ASIl l
looking.
2. Your hostess has no maid, but
she declines your offer to help with
the housework. Therefore you will
Ca keep your own room tidy and
make as little work as possible
otherwise; (bJ insist on helping with
the chores. whether she likes it or
not; (cD say "Okayi" with obvious
relief and catch up on your reading.
3. When arranging for the time
Of your arrival. you should (a) tell
them to look for you when they see
you; (b) explain you can't conven-
iently make the train they asked you
to come on, and name some other
time: (c) let them understand eX-
actly how and when you'll get there
And get there!
a. After you have visited your
old friend Marjory, your most i'm
portant bread-and- butter letter goes
promptly to (a) Mariory; tb) Mar
jory's mother; Co Marjory's super
cute cousin male who showed you
such a marvellous time at the corn
huSking contest.
5. If the entertainment program
boreS you. it's a wise idea to "a try
sincerely to have a good time any
way; (bJ tell them how much better
you do these things back home;
&C. pretend you have a headache
and retire to your room.
6. When visiting in a one-bath-
room house, your best bet is to (a)
watch like a hawk and dash like
deer to beat the others to the door;
(b) wash as seldom as possible, and
quick; Co do your shaving and
shoWering after the regular men,
bers of the household have left the
bathroom clear.
T. If the guest towels provided for
you look too fancy to use. you should
(a) use them anyway; (b) use the
corner of a family towel, and hope
nobody will notice; (c) dry yourself
on a handkerchief, and take your
own towels with you next time.
8. You can reward the maid who
has given you lot Of personal
service by ta) telling her about a
better job she can get in your
home town; CD asking her to come
and see you sometime; (c) buying
her a small gift or tipping her a
dollar or two.
9. Since you are company and
your visit is special occasion, you
cho,,ld 10, oynopt tho family tn
forego their usual activities and
concentrate on entertaining you:
Cb) permit the household routine
to run as usual. with you adapting
yourself to it; Co help them rear
range their plans to suit the
changed situation.
10. The breaking out of a family
argument is your signal to ca fade
into the background and keep quiet;
(b) decide who's right and lend your
support; (c) crack wise about the
tiff until everybody is in a better
humor.
II. Your hosts will be happiest if
(a) you're in their hair every waking
minute; fb) you spend long hours
in solitude in your room; (c) you
are available when wanted, but are
capable of amusing yourself If left
alone for short periods.
II. The length of your visit should
be understood in advance, and when
the time comes to leave you should
(a) leave; (b) leave; (c) leave.
Here Are the Answers
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Even in the Style World
History Repeats Itself
Military Trend Blossomed
And Was Soon DISCOURAGED
In the Fashions of 1917
By Helen Togf

For good afternoons reading well amazing comparison
life 1917 old
Of months after involved World
striking difference of life
Take a example beautifully things
The Goodyear people offering lovely
with Improvements destined attain speeds 80 miles
themve
the business district washington the electric
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Cooling Drink

For a quick comeback after a
busy day take some chilled ginger
ale added in equal portions to iced
fruit Juices. This is just sweet
enough and will not take OF too
much of the edge from dinner.