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Evening star., 1942-10-14
Hoskin's S Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. HdSkin.

A reader can get the dnstUer to any
question OF fact by ,Driting The Eve-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Haskin, director, Washington,
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postage.
@. Are women eligible to serve In the
Civil Air Patrol?-P. N. D.
A. Women are accepted in the patrol
to serve as student pilots, radio operators
is ,18
@. Who was the last Republican Cow
ernor of New York;. J.
A. Nathan L, Miller, who was in office
from 1921 to 1922.
@, What percentage of light Is trans
mitted by window glass?-N. N.
A. Ordinary window glass transmits
about 80 per cent of light, the remainder
being reflected.
O. What do the Chinese mean by
yang" and "yin"?-S. A
A These are the names of the posi-
tFc anu negative pIlllCipleS, WHICH tle
Chinese believe exist throughout the
universe.
@. How much salary do baseball UNI
pires receive?-J. W. K.
A. The Sporting News says that the
umpires' salaries range from s35Oo to
$4,000.
c. How many of the elements of the
earth are metalS?-L l..
A. OF the 80 elements. So NAV be
classed as metals, according to some
authorities.
Evening star., 1942-10-14
Thinks All Want to Know
What We Are Fighting For"

To the Editor Of The Star:
What are we-the United Nations
fighting for?
Survival has been suggested. A very
practical objective, certainly-one shared
in by all the animal world, including the
rabbit and the chipmumk. but not con-
cededly I think, of highest inspirational
value
Wendell Willkie, goodwill ambassador
without portfolio) to Russia and the
Near East, after visiting our friends in
13 different countries made a general
statement regarding the psychological
front, rs follows: He found that they all
want the United Nations to win the war.
Russia and China. perhaps. want us to
get on with the offensive and establish
second front. Most want larger dis
tribution of supplies, but what they all
want is assurance that they will be able
to live in liberty and independence when
the war is over. Yet all doubt, in varying
degrees "the readiness of the leading
democracies to stand up and be counted
upon for the freedom of others after the
war Is over and, that this doubt kills
their enthusiastic participation on our
side
Most of us agree, think. that ques-
tions of supplies, second fronts, ETC., are
proper matters for the decision of the
military authorities and the Department
OF State perhaps, but the question of
what we are lighting for is what every
boy who offers his life for cause, every
mother who gives son, every wife,
husband, every sister, brother, has a
right to know. WILBUR H. CLOSE,
Evening star., 1942-10-14
COmmends The Star
For Liquor Ad Policy.

To the Editor of The Star:
Our papers are full of articles about
helping the war effort We are urged
to do everything that will help industry
to turn out more and more necessary
equipment. Then all commendation to
The Star. because it carries no liquor
ads, which induce men to indulge in
something which dulls their intelligence
and feebles their effort.
Every one acquainted with industrial
facts knows that "the hangover" is &C
countable for great number of our
industrial accidents. Every one knows
that man who has been drinking is
slow at his job and inept with his hands
Therefore any one who increases the
number of drinkers, decreases the war
output.
MRS. EDWARD M. DAWSON,
Evening star., 1942-10-14

Q. What Is the Printers Bible7-E.
X N
A. THE Printers Bible" was an edi-
ton issued prior to 1902 in which the
word printers mistakenly occurs, making
the 161st verse of Psalm 1l9 read:
Printers (princes) have prosecuted me
without cause"
Q. What Is the maximum speed Of
subway trains in New York City?-D. F.
A. The maximum speed varies with
the distance between stations In local
service where the distance between sta
tions is approximately one-haf mile the
maximum speed is about 80 miles an
hour. On long runs the express trains
have maximum speed OF As miles an
hour.
@. What is the amount of money In
circulation?-C. N. J.
A. The total amount of money In cir
culation July 81, 1912, was sl2,739. .478,258.
@. How many pyramids are there in
Egypt?-M. V. B.
A. There are in existence about IS
Egyptian pyramids, arranged in groups
which extend in a north-and- south di-
rection from Abu Poash to Medium. on
the west side of the Nile. Many of these
are in ruins
@. BY whom was the expression
manifest destiny first used?-E. B. B.
A. The first known public use Of
manifest destiny" is in an editorial by
John L. OSullivan, denouncing opposi
ton to the annexation of Texas In 1845
President Mckinley used the words in a
remark to his secretary, referring to the
annexation Of the Hawaiian Islands.
@. Where did the Amazons, the tribe
of warlike women, live?-J E.
A. They lived in Scythia, the Cau-
casus region of Southern Russia. An
Amazon was not considered adult until
she had killed man in battle,
Q. What Is meant by the term plus
cost" in contracts?-M X.
A. The expression plus cost" is often
used in contracts which provide that the
contractor shall receive cost, plus a cer-
tain percentage which will be his profit.
Not only labor, but all costs are counted,
Q. How bright is the light of a fire.
fy?-W. M.
A. The actual light from a single fire.
fly is very minute. averaging little more
than 25 thousandths of a candlepower.
The insect will sometimes glow steadiIy
with light as low as two hundred thou.
sandths of candlepower in intensity.
G. Who originated the National
Grange?-G. C.
A The National Grange or Patrons
of Husbandry was founded December.
1867, in Washington by o. H. Kelley of
the United States Department of Agri-
culture. BY 1872 it had begun to spread
widely and in 1875 there were $500 900
members.
@. How large is the poll tax required
by certain States before an individual
can vote?-B. V.
A. The tax runs from one dollar in
most of the States, to two dollars.
Q. Is there one color which predom.
mates in howers?-M. OF.
A. 1t has been estimated that In an
average collection of 1000 plants about
284 have white flowers, 220 red, l4l blue,
70 violet So green, IL orange, 1 brown
and black
Evening star., 1942-10-14

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Letters to the Editor

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a pseudonym for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters Nth
a U7e1U to condensation.
Evening star., 1942-10-14
Household -Housecleaning-

Household s-Housecleaning-
the bugbear Of every housewife-can
be Simplified almost unbelievably by
the labor and time saving suggestions
set forth in this booklet. New ideas
on decoration, painting, household
utilities, floors, carpets and furniture
are included-it is really a household
encyclopaedia. To secure your copy
inclose 10 cents in coin, wrapped in
this clipping and mail to The Star
Information Bureau.
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Evening star., 1942-10-14
Discusses Saving
paner RaSs

Discusses Saving
Paper Bags.
TO the Editor Of The star.
The prodigious waste Of paper goes
merrily on. Countless thousands Of tons
Of pulp. countless thousands Of hours
Of labor. valuable transportation 1acil-
Evening star., 1942-10-14
Demands Drafting
OF Men With Children.

Demands Drafting
OF Men With Children.
To the Editor Of The Star:
Married men with children should
be drafted right along with married men
without children. Healthy dependents
under normal conditions will get along
very nicely while their fathers are serv-
ing their country. We must not feel that
. home is broken up because the head
Of the family Is In the armed forces.
Many OF our childless men have been
married and have maintained homes for
many years. but now are willing to
sacrifice all that. Why, then, should
married men with children. especially
younger, able-bodied ones, stay at home?
MRS. CHARLES SMITH.
Aopkins, MINI.
Evening star., 1942-10-14
Member of the Associated Press.

entered as second -class matter post office
Washington. D. C.
Evening star., 1942-10-14

@. How large is the poll tax requir
by certain States before an individ,
can vote?-B. V.
A. The tax runs from one dollar,
most of the States, to two dollars.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-06
Efficient Voice

AiOuI 'ilC NOlN1 lildl II 100
efficient. 'SThe too efficient
voice gives a man an undertake.
thumb feeling and he wants TO
escape from its authority, " Miss
Brinker claims.
That is why the man with
the very intelligent wife-whose
brains and ability he honestly
admlreS-will sometimes turn to
A little bit Of fluff. When l am
the efficient woman. l talk with
a clipped speech. am very crisp
about everything. and about as
feminine as a piece OF carbon
paper. l try 10 imply Let's get
il over with, I'm in hurry"
In playing a cheap character
she takes on a tinny voice. A
low-pitched musical voice. she
says. does not go with lack of
character.
And when I initiate 'phony'
I lean over backward and am
quite affected. This person says
'caWnt for cant, but does not
know what TO do about can. She
Is apt 10 have an ultra bored
manner OF speaking
Catty Type
Now, let's talk about the
catty woman. l suggested.
oh she gets very confiden-
tial almost furtive in tone
and darts back and forth in n
conversational rapid-fire effect
Wouldn't you think Jane
would KNOW better? But
heard And she repeats
quite lot for emphasis"
Timidity is shown by nervous
little giggle. tendency TO talk
too fast, and a habit OF ending
sentences with a question mark.
All these show uncertainty.
TiredneSs and lack Of vitality
are reflected by irritability.
with the voice rising and taking
on a knife-sharp edge, or in a
flat monotone which reflects
none OF the speakers true per-
sonality.
Age in the voice is a matter
Of pacing. The older woman
chooses her words more de-
lIberately.
How 70 Improve
Miss Brinker has noticed a
definite link between incorrect
grammar and the unpleasant
speaking voice. The people who
speak correctly are very apt to
have pleasing voices.
Her suggestions for improving
your voice are these: If you are
inclined 10 talk too fast, prac-
tice reading aloud some beau
tiful piece of literature, and
listen as you read.
IL your voice has a nasal quail
ity. try 10 pitch il in the back
of the throat instead of in the
front Of the mouth.
In your reading aloud prac-
tice, take a long, deep breath
and say as much of a passage
as possible, pronouncing each
word distinctly. on this breath.
In her radio roles Miss Brinker
portrays every conceivable role,
from tough girl 10 grand lady.
am no talent scout but l think
that If the movie people pass up
this actress they are overlook
ing one Of the best bets of 1912!
Copyright, 1912, by King Features
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-06

WEDDINGS ARE in the air
these days! And even if war
time does hasten your prepare
tons, yours can be as correct
and lovely as you've always
dreamed.
Which shall it be-formal OF
informal?
A large formal wedding takes
longer 10 prepare. You wear a
traditional bridal gown and veil
md carry a bouquet or prayer
book.
Though informal weddings
mean less to do. they're lovely
too when correctly done.
For a small daytime wedding
you may indulge in really
gorgeous suit. a smart hat.
gloves and corsage. You invite
guests by personal note.
Our 40-page booklet. How 10
Plan Your Wedding" answers all
your questions about who pays
for what; tells etiquette for cerc-
mony and reception, correct
dress. what 10 serve. Explains
duties Of attendants. guests.
Send l6 cents in coins for this
booklet 10 The Detroit Times
Home Institute. 1926 Times
Square. Detroit. Mich. Please
write plainly your name, address
and title of hooklnf-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-06
Personality
Is Reflected
In The Voice
BY IDA JEAN KAN

HAVE YOU slipped into nag
ging or scolding ways? Are you
the too efficient executive? Are
you catty? Well, you can be sure
of one thing: Your dominant
personality traits are reflected
in your voice.
1t is by initiating certain voice
qualities that Kay Brinker,
radio actress and monologists,
does such a superb job of por-
traying the young. the old, the
gun mol and the grand lady.
infections and tonal qualities
that are deliberate on her part
are copied from women who
speak without thinking OF the
sound effect.
"How do you turn into a nag
ging woman" was one Of my
first questions.
Il whine in a high-pitched
voice. she replied, land talk
rapidly. / try 10 get a nasal
note in my voice. l can be very
irritating!
She thinks that men are either
discouraged or Infatuated by the
nagging voice and that they run
from il.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-06
up to 1880 Fur Coats

Krimmer-dyed Lamb Fur Goats
Natural Opossum Goats
Dyed CerocuI Fur Goats
Seal-dyed Coney Fur Coat,
Three-Piece Fur Sets
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-06

New navy sheer suit
dresses, rayon print suit
dresses with wool jackets
and Woolbrook jackets,
printed rayon jerseys,
monotone prints, Glen
Plaids Sunny pastels
and navy :. dresses &C
cented with beauvais en-
broidery, crisp batiste and
other important new de-
tails.
KiiMs'S-Sseoad Floor
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-06

Coats trimmed with Mormot
Goats with Lyns-dyed Wolf
Goats trimmed with Dyed Foxes
Goats trimmed with Dyed Squirrel
Cotss trimmed with Persian Lamp
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-06
up to 1885 Winter Coats

Camel Color Fleece Goats
Goats in Colorful ploids
Tweed Goats, Herrinebooe c
Hendsome Plaid Back Goats
OressY and Sports Goats
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-06

Easy to wear soft dress
maker suit of Forstmann's
Majesteen in navy, Caravay
brown, Fisher Boy blue and
black. A beautifully de-
tailed suit.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-04-27
Record Ram blings
BY MICHAEL LEVIN

piled with records And now that
radios are being banned from ships,
the same goes for the sailors.
OF course, the situation is not
quite as gloomy as 1t might seem at
first look. There Is at the present
time no substitute for shellac. One
of the record companies has a
fairly satisfactory one, but 1t would
require new pressing machines
which would be harder TO get than
shellaC at this stage.
The best source of replacement is
in retaining old records. Accord
ing TO the best technical informa-
ton. a 90 per cent supply OF new
records can be rc-made from old
matcrials-whiCh is why one OF the
big three in records put q full page
ad in a trade paper, begging oper-
atorS 70 hang on to old records and
not sell them TO profiteers.
It seems entirely probable that
some compulsory program OF eX-
change by dealer and customers
alike may be worked out. II 1t works
for toothpaste, it'll work for rec
ordS.
Thus, with careful planning and
a program of record reclamation
there Is no reason why the record
business shouldn't be back AT about
60 per cent of last years high level
i'm about six months. LII the mean
time. don't believe stories that there
won't be any records - that's the
bunk.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-04-27
Hostess Gown Of
Silk Jersey
Is Smart
BY ELEANOR GUM

NEW YORK - According to our
~ best authorities, more and more
home entertaining is going TO be
done by those who, in normal times,
dined and Wined their guests at
supper rooms and such. This, as you
can understand, is going TO have a
great effect on what will be worn
both by hostess and guests. Well
see less formal dresses, with some
indications that the hostess paJama
may get another chance.
Hostess gowns are house gowns
plus. They are only slightly more
elegant, and if you want TO be sure,
settle on jersey, which clings in
graceful lines to the figure and
Grapes like nobody's business.
The cream Of the crop Is made OF
silk lersey-silk by courtesy-and
one important shop does a land
office business on statue drapCd
gown in two colors, such as lime
and yellow. or raspberry and blue.
Needless TO say, hostess gowns are
floor-length and you mustn't,
should you happen to be new at
entertaining, confuse the hostess
gown with the negligee. one is
really intimate. the other only pro-
vocatively come hither!'
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-04-27

able and command the highest
prices.
II asparagus is TO be kept over
night, unite the bunch. Just before
cooking wash the green stalks well.
Remove the scales that grow along
the side and the tough ends. say
ing these trimmings for asparagus
soup. Tie in a bunch for cooking
and stand upright in two inches
Of water in bottom Of a double
boiler. Invert the upper section Of
the double boiler for a cover. The
stalks will cook in water while the
tender tips cook more gently in
steam.
Cooked asparagus may be served
hot with butter or cold with
French dressing (For company 1t
generally is served hot with Hol-
landaiSe sauce and cold with Vim
aigrette.D Cut in l-inCh lengths,
asparagus is nice in a plain cream
sauce or in cheese sauce. Poured
over shortcake, this makes a de-
lightful luncheon dish
To make delicious Hungarian
Asparagus, arrange about , pounds
cooked asparagus in creased bak-
ing dish. Brown 10 crushed soda
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-04-27

for spending money, too?" failed 70
register. why, where are you 60
ing?" the parent asked with genu-
inc surprise. ITO the movies. You
said I could CO." the girl answered.
Yes, l believe ] did," mother an
swered thoughtfully. But I don Z
know what / was thinking Of be-
cause | knew that your grand
mother was coming this afternoon.
Now. Judy, you know how much
grandmother looks forward TO see
ing you. and l think"
"All right, I'll stay home" Judy
interrupted, speaking sullenly. Il
wouldn't take it SO hard" mother
suggested. You always go to the
movies, but your old grandmother
doesn't visit us every day"
Of course Judy wanted to see her
grandmother and wouldn't have
hurt her for the world. But she had
been looking forward TO going TO
the movies. II was hard for her TO
give up the idea all at once. But
you promised. mother. You said ]
could 60" she answered reproach-
fully. Her bitterness was justified,
particularly since It wasn't unusual
for mother to change her mind.
When parents are hasty in max
ing decisions. unpleasant compiled
tons are bound TO occur. The child
looks up to parents for advice and
guidance. He does not take moth
er's or fathers words lightly. In
deed, their word is his law. But
repeated inconsistencies in I h e
law" will confuse a child and
weaken the disciplinary hold Of the
parent.
So make II a rule not TO promise
q child anything unless you really
mean to 60 through with your
promise. When undecided, delay
your answer. If he insists upon an
immediate answer. then tell him
your answer will have to be no; but
that if he is willing to wait and
give you time TO consider his re-
quest, there Is big chance that you
may be able TO say yes later.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-04-27
OLIVE OIL FACIAL

Hollywood recommends this IA
cial treatment - in case wartime
priorities should make it hard to get
your favorite cream. Many of the
screen stars prefer this simple olive
oil facial. Steam the face with hot
towels, then dash with cold water.
Dry the skin and apply olive oil lib
orally. Lay a hot towel over 1t,
repeating when the towel Cools. Any
little oil that remains on the skin
surface may be left on while you
have a beauty nap. Wipe of with
tissues. dash with cold water and
apply makeup. You won't need a
foundation unless, Of course. you
are going out for an evening and
want your makeup TO last and last.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-04-27

THE curtailment which the rec
ord industry has expected for
months came out recently in a
WPB order reducing production TO
one-third of the hundred million
platterS made last year.
Many observers have noted the
dent which will be caused in dance
dom's wallet by this measure, and
also the loss Of enjoyment 10 mil
lions of record buyers. But they
have failed to note two more impor-
tant factors: the freezing" OF the
band business which will follow,
and the loss Of one OF the armed
services biggest sources Of amuse-
ment-juke- boxes.
Young bands need alr-time, tires
for the long, but monCy-making,
overnight stands. records 10 back
up the popularity their radio pro-
grams may bring, and most impor-
tant, a supply Of young musicians
who will work for small salaries.
The tires. the young men, the
air-time, and now the records are
going. These new restrictions Will
mean that only the best tunes, re-
corded by the best bands, can be
placed on wax. Wherefore the
young, up-and-coming dance unit
is out for the duration. Whether We
like 1t or not. the GoodmanS. Dor
seys and KyserS are going TO be top
side for the next couple of years.
IT Is TO be hoped that the record
companies will work out some Joint
programs TO keep army camps sup
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-04-27

Tor the government to put across
she was really talking common
sense.
Once let it be smart, or the thing
to do, to wear last years dresses
either as is or with some remodel
ing; once let the follow eleaders
know that the leaders are wearing
old clothes. and everybody Will be
doing it. Which will. of course
bring the merchants down on US
But apparently we can't please
everybody.
Make EN- Look New
"You could do no greater sery-
Ice" Mrs. Morgenthau told her au-
dience, than TO instruct the women
OF America how TO redeSign their
old dresses SO that they look fresh
and attractive: how to recapture
the SkillS by which the pioneer Wo-
man made her life not only toler-
able but rich and satisfying"
Mrs. Morgenthau deplored a
"grim and warlike" atmosphere on
the home front. describing 1t as not
only harmful psychologically. but
out of keeping with the American
spirit. The Germans. she said, get a
grim satisfaction out Of making
sacrifices, while the British get
satisfaction out Of doing their
duty.
Ito Americans, however, neither
sacrifice nor duty as such is any
particular satisfaction" she added.
I'VE are still a frontier people III
many ways. We still rely on our
adaptability. our inventiveness and
our energy to carry us through any
thing"
Mrs. Morgenthau reminded her
audience that war costs prodi-
gtous amount Of money" There
fore, she asserted, it should become
4 matter Of pride and patriotism to
wear old clothes, TO eat simple
meals and to patch UP all sorts of
appliances rather than buy new
ones.
The American people need lit
tie time to readjust their lives and,
as Mrs. Morgenthau put it, turn
their thinking upside down"
Time TO Readjust
To those who are, as is the say
ing, accustomed TO live on the fat
Of the land, the realization that one
can no longer do SO is slow in sink
ing In. Women who have been able
to indulge their vanity by buying
new clothes whenever they felt SO
inclined. naturally need time TO as
eimilate the idea that they not only
can't have new clothes in great
quantities. but can't have any at
all.
It's one thing TO wear rags and
patches in beautifully dressed
company and another to wear them
In company doing likewise. II ism I
pleasant to be poor. but 1t is def
initely less unpleasant to do with
out. for whatever the purpose, when
everyone else Is doing without. too
Once get it into women's heads
that it's fashionable 10 wear old
clothes and ! believe with Mrs.
Morgenthau that women will not
only wear them. but make an anus
Ing game Of it. For personal pride
Is not involved. 1t is something that
Is being done.
Everyone knows that they" are
doing 1t. That's always complete
justification for whatever 1t is
"they" are doing.