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INTERNATIONAL
NEWS REVIEW
Continued from Page u

ports available at the moment of
writing, seem to have succeeded in
any sense. At Sevastopol in Crimea,
their desperate attempt to take what
they themselves now call the world S
strongest fortified position has met
with repulse after repulse. The
Russians were prepared for the on
slaught, and it is by no means GER
tain that Hitler will be able to
unfold his hated swastika above the
ruins of Crimea's most important
city and port.
In Libya.
In the Libyan war-in North
Africa-the nazis have been momen-
tarily successful in capturing the
British positions at Bir Hacheim, not
far from the important city of To-
Enthusiastically, rather bad
blow for the British. But they-the
nazis-will have to win many more
victories to get into Egypt, or to be
able to expect mastery of the Suez
Canal. The Libyan war is by no
means over, and it sounds as though
the British may have to say the
final word about that.
Ally's Defeats.
Germany, handicapped now in
ever so many ways, cannot expect
much help from her japanese ally,
for the forces of the Mikado, once
so strikingly triumphant wherever
they went, have suffered almost Grip
ping defeats at the hands of the
United States navy.
Merely few days ago the battle
off Midway islands was fought, and
that was very distinct rebuff to
the cock-sure japanese.
And at just about the moment
when the American people was
relishing the clear and decisive
reports by victorious Admiral
Nimitz, the navy department at
Washington released details con-
corning the naval battle in the
Coral Sea about a month before.
These reports made 1t clear that
Japan had suffered an even
worse defeat than had been be-
lieved. It is possible, in the
light of official reports, that
Japan may have lost just about
half her fleet.
There was, a few days ago, an al
most ridiculous looking attempt to
"get even," when a few japanese
troops were landed on two of the
Aleutian islands. The real object
may have been to show the people
at home that the imperial forces
were still able to 60 ahead-some-
where in just about the remotest part
of the world.
Askov American., 1942-06-18
A Little Spice

Many a man has gone to law for
a sheep, and lost his cow in the pro-
cess.
Criminals with large purses seldom
are brought to the gallows.
When God is in a home, there is
room for every good thing.
Friends are the close relations of
our souls and minds.
Gods children may have winter
on their heads, but they may have
spring in their hearts.
Askov American., 1942-06-18
POLITICS /?
,ditor Askov American:

Editor ASkOV American:
Our governor, Harold E. Stassen,
who is seldom in the state where he
belongs, asks for a raise for state
workers, and was wondering If
he is trying to play politics.
The civil service board determines
which workers are in the highest
brackets, who are exempt, so sup
pose the governors secretaries and
Askov American., 1942-06-18
Opinions OF Others

(Short timely letters on topics of
public interest are welcome whether
or not the writer's opinions con-
form with those of the American.
All letters must be signed with the
writer's name for our information.
Signed articles always are more eff
fective. but If the writer does not
wish to have his name used. 1t will
be withheld).
Askov American., 1942-06-18

Jackson Pilot: The small business
man has taken it on the chin with
good graces, feeling that his govern
ment simply would not stand by and
see him ruined through no fault of
his own. But this small business
man every day sees a new order
pushing him closer to the wall, and
he is wondering whether anyone, in
or out of government, gives darn
what happens to him. We repeat,
the war must be won at all costs, but
in winning it we hope it is not nee
essary to defeat ourselves at home.
Askov American., 1942-06-18
A SIMPLE PLATFORM
(Red Lake Falls GaZette)

State Senator Elmer E. Adams
of Fergus Falls, offers the voters a
unique platform in his campaign for
reelection: every candidate must
have a solution for the farm prob
lem. I have advocated more rain
at the right time, less heat at the
wrong time and decent price for
the farmers products. Solve the
railroad problem by giving the roads
more business. Feed the hungry,
clothe the naked, but eliminate the
waste"
Askov American., 1942-06-18

Why not tackle that old habit that
is holding you back and throw it out
before it throws" you?
Askov American., 1942-06-18

Baudette Region: A baby is an
alimentary canal with a loud voice
at one end and no responsibility at
the other.
Askov American., 1942-06-18
Fact And Opinion
Mr.. Wallace's Postwar America.
By e. G. Stengelsen.

Capitalism and Socialism are nat
ural enemies, like dog and cat. One
rests on private enterprise, the other
on state ownership.
It was entirely natural that when
capitalism broke down in Italy and
Germany, Socialism surged to the
fore. Both countries were moving
rapidly toward the adoption of Boil
shevism.
Askov American., 1942-06-18

But Bolshevism did not come. In
Italy, Fascism rose to head it off;
in Germany, Nazism.
1t is incorrect to say that either
is a brand of Socialism (even if the
Nazis do call themselves National
Socialists'O. They lack the chief
element in that both are based on
private ownership and enterprise.
Except for certain public services,
nearly everything in both countries
is individually owned and operated.
They are fundamentally capitalistic.
The principal difference between
German and American capitalism is
that the former is under close regi-
mentation or management, while the
latter is not. Despite the persistent
efforts of the Roosevelt administra-
ton to subject our capitalistic econ
omy to state control, it is still essen
TALLY free.
Evening star., 1942-09-22
TwO>Piece Outfit Useful
BY Barbara Bell

Typically fall, typically American
in its simplicity, is the two-piece
outfit presented today In two ver-
sions. At top. is shown a cardigan
jacket and pleated skirt for the
schoolgirl Below Is the short, dart
fitted top with faring skirt for
juniors.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. l656-B
Is designed for 8, 10, IL, IA and Is
years. Size 10 suit, short sleeves,
requires 2& yards IS or 30 inch
material, 3 yards braid to bind.
Pattern No. 1650-B is for juniors.
II, 13, Is, II and 10. Corresponding
bust measurements 20. 81, 80, IS and
81. Size 13 t3D suit requires *
yards 39-inch material az yards
braid.
Send for the fall fashion book, our
illustrated catalogue OF pattern styles
for all sizes from to 81. The price
is Is cents per copy. Or you may
order fashion book with . 15-cent
pattern for Is cents plus 1 cent for
postage.
For these attractive patterns send
Is cents, plus cent for postage, for
each one, in coins, with your name,
address, pattern number and size
wanted, to Barbara Bell, Washing
ton Star, Post once Box IS, Station
o, New York, N. Y.
Evening star., 1942-09-22
From a Woman's Angle :
Singing Telegrams Are to Be Out
For the Duration; Three Cheers!
By Betsy Cas,UeH
women's Nevs Editor

By Befsy C0sWeH
Wen, hardship least ruled
] the Postal Telegraph
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a a a
Evening star., 1942-09-22
What's Nev in 7own?
By Dorothy Murray
Christmas Comes EarIv .

CHRISTMAS Comes EarIv
'ch mas oee said and written about sending the bows who
ae tner christmas packages
eaV ouk OF mall This excellent around for not
~ can one ehnate at least problem before the time
o the rest OF the Christmas the selection Of
e oeSgneo Tor serWcemen have been picked
oe Anere are sewing kits shaving leather and
Al material sweater scarf regulation wool
~ne PORTFOLIOS IN various styles in small
packages nese than welcome on foreign dv)
ana many oner articles AS suggestion members of the
family can nave new pictures taken been avay manv
montns ne would undoubtedly receiving article of
smart pgsn that small enough for him carry Can't YOU
Just imagine his face when he family smiling at hm
"Wdy to Mans Heart"
The following two items might the above
paragraph but because servcemen always hungry
come already wrapped for mailing feature
and the boxes real chekerboard necessary
nclsed IN the center Of the are two kinds
from which to seec-one of candy rasins
ana chewing and the other crackers cookies
and JAM There another package would
excellent 10 send the boys the borders
OF the United States This
cause IT two inches over the size allowed shipment
checker game box like the mentioned
Jars Of preserves box of marshmaow rasns package
OF hot chocolate mix tin Of sadnes crackers
BLESSED Event" GIFT .
II you have invitation baby and are at loss
what to buy consider set which includes sheet
plain Knit towel and two cloths wrapped
ceophane and tied with satin ribbon the
usual coors white with pink and in blue
ming Not only do they make pretty showing
useful that the mother-tobe will wish
Evening star., 1942-09-22
| |WhyGr,ow
|Old?
By Josephine Lowman

Women seem to be especially
harassed by backaches and these
often are in the region of the lower
back Poor posture and weakness Of
muscles and ligaments may lead to
this trouble or 1t may come from
some internal abnormality
Exercises which strengthen the
lower back are extremely important
for comfort and health, but usually
are greatly neglected. If you will try
the one I give you today you will
realize that you have not done many
similar exercises. Get down on the
floor on all fours. The body Is sup
ported by the hands and the feet
(really only the toes are on the
fioor-not the heels. Knees and
elbows are both straight. Be cer-
tain that your hands are close
enough to your feet to make an up
ward curve in your body. There Is
not straight line from head to feet
Lean forward on your hands. Now
let yourself slump in the middle
Hips go down as near the floor as
possible. Now pull the hips up again
until your body is in an upward
curve from your heels to your
shoulders Remember that the
elbows and knees are kept straight
throughout the exercise. Continue
slumping and pushing upward to a
curve.
A creaking, stiff spine and crack
ing knees. will disappear when oiled
with CONSTANT exercise. I have
seen this happen many times. It's
important to keep the spinal column
timber and unlicensed.
Evening star., 1942-09-22

most mlSeTADle on ttieSe UCCdSIoiiS-
the singer or the singee. And 1t
certainly wasn't worth all the mental
agony. stage fright and chills OF
embarrassment suffered by both
participants.
Along with that choice collection
Of canned messages, dreamed up by
the two concerns on the unhappy
assumption that the average Amer
lean was too dumb to express his
own thoughts. the singing telegram
was the product of overzealous
salesmanship. As such, it enjoyed a
brief, if dubious, popularity. and its
passing will be celebrated by a sigh
of very heartfelt relief.
The very young people. to whom
birthdays are occasions to be joy
ously celebrated, did not need the
sad little cheep of nervous messen-
ger boy to convince them of their
importance in the world. And to
those of us who have foregone
birthdays for our duration the off,
key reminder was a thoroughly un-
necessary sour note.
Evening star., 1942-09-22

OF course, now that Western Union
and Postal are replacing their mes
senger boys with messenger girls,
some OF the gentlemen who ac-
knowledge birthdays may feel differ
emily about the matter A pretty
young lady, grooming birthday wish
in her best torch-singer manner,
might we'll bring gleam OF pleasure
to one marking the arrival of even
his 50th birthday. And girls, being
girls, and more inclined toward
exhibitionism than men. might not
suffer such rigors Of stage fright as
usually distinguish the boys per-
formances.
On the whole, though. this one
luxury" We can we'll do without,
And I should think the messengers
the girls, too-would feel deeply
relieved.
Just you try getting up before
a strange mob and singing 4 silly
ditty on request, and see how you
like it!
Evening star., 1942-09-22
Girl Would Like
To Take Young
Man to Dine
She May Arrange
Party for -Four
+ In Restaurant
Bp Emily Post

D.J A"by OSE
Even though he wears a uniform.
man does not like to have a wom-
an pay his restaurant check. This
Is IN reply to the following letter
from q young woman:
"A man I know very well is going
to the Army soon. I have suggested
giving him party, but he says alb
solutely not. I would at least like
to take him out to dinner to a very
nice place. But I hesitate because
Of the question of paying the check.
Since there will be just the two Of
us, how can I do this?"
The only thing you can do-unless
you invite him to your own house or
to your Clubs to make it party
OF four. Order the dinner ahead of
time, and have no check presented.
Dear Mrs. Post: My two sisters
and I are to have one Wedding-all
marrying men in the service. %
Please tell me how a triple wedding
will differ from a double wedding? /?
Cd May one invitation be sent? 90
How many attendants may each one
have? (4) And which of us walks
up the aisle with father? 90 And
with whom do the other two brides
walk?
Answer-O 1t would differ mere
ly In that there would be three
bridal groups instead of two. (2)
Yes. 90 Three pairs of brides
maids would make a more attrac-
tive grouping than three single
maids Of honor. "a The oldest.
90 With brother, uncle, or family
friend-in this order of preference.
Dear Mrs Post May I accent the
week end invitation of neighbor to
her fathers and mothers house in
the country? She has been very
kind to me, but she is not an old
nor intimate friend. My chief rea-
son for asking this is that I am in
mourning for my husband, who
passed on just a month ago. MY
neighbor assures me that I will be
very welcome and that there will be
no other guests.
Answer-I think under the cir
cumstances you describe, it would
be quite all right for you to 60.
Evening star., 1942-09-22
Hoarding Vitanins

Here today. gone tomorrow Is the
way with most Of the vitamins you
eat. scientists say. University exper-
iments indicate that even . few
days lack Of some Of the vitamins
especially those that are water
soluble Obi, b, PIP and c. will re.
suit In recognizable signs Of de.
ficiency. Shortage Of the other
critical Observation-Disclosures A and
Dare slower in developlng and take
correspondingly longer to correct.
Suppementing nutritious meals with
vitamins and minerals, it has been
found not only helps guard against
such deficiencies but speeds recov-
cry from their effects.
Evening star., 1942-09-22
|Paradeof
--latest
| Books

"The Home Book Of secretarial
Training" published by the New
Home Library Of New York. boasts
Of three authors-Charle~ E. Smith.
Edward Frank Allen and Ellen E.
Mahan.
1t contains complete foundation
courses for secretarial work. covering
the most vital requirements of skill
and knowledge in normal business
life. Through 1t you can teach
yourself typewriting, shorthand, bus
mess English, business correspond
ence and secretarial training-each
department has been prepared by
qualified experts in its particular
field.
Whether you are starting out In
q business career or are a veteran
office worker OF many years standing
who wishes to brush up on the most
modern secretarial methods. this
book should prove valuable invest
ment.
Also published by the New Home
Library is How to Dance" by Anita
Peters Wright and Dexter Wright
of the Peters Wright Studios. Re
plete with diagrams and charts OF
steps for the various dances, the
book forms a complete home study
course in ballroom dancing.
At the back Of the volume there
are special foot patterns which you
can cut out and use on the floor
while learning. There are chapters
on the fundamentals OF dancing
rhythm, posture, balance, leading,
following, etc.
Illustrations by Betty Randolph
Bean are amusing as well as very
helpful.
The Macmillan Co. Of New York
sends us a slim little book, bound
in red, white and blue. called
Thrifty Cooking for Wartime" by
Alice B. Winn-Smith, which Is as
pleasant to read as it is timely.
Here in concrete and usable form
are set down the important new
rules for wartime cooking. Not
all Of them are really new: some
of the best and thriftiest date from
previous wars-the First World
War, our Civil War and even the
kitchens of Revolutionary days.
Since the book was written, some
of the authors standbys, such as
bananas, have been listed among
the missing, but there is plenty OF
other material that is entirely up
to date-and, In some cases, ad-
vanced. I am sure that the house.
keeper who is taking her wartime
cooking and meal planning as seri-
ously as she should will flnd this
volume an essential" on her Kitchen
library shelf.
"The Nutrition Handbook, by
Demetria Taylor, published by
Doubleday Doran Of New York, Is
the latest addition to the already
imposing array of books on diet and
food values.
The author, who Is 4 consultant
In the fields of home economics and
nutrition, clearly delineates the re-
lationship between nutrition and
health. These facts are tied IN with
actual food selection and meal plan
ming.
With rationing and shortages
ahead OF us, food must. be- more
carefully chosen than ever if sum-
cient nourishment Is to be obtained
In this short, well-written little book
the homemaker will find real as
sistance along these lines. B. G.
Evening star., 1942-09-22

qualifications for a top childrens S
nurse.
First-It goes without saying that
she should like and respect children,
and enjoy their company. Without
patience. sympathy and sense of
humor her little charges will suffer
and she herself will chafe under her
work.
Second-She needs knowledge and
experience in practical child care
and in child psychology This does
not mean that she need be q regis
tered nurse, but year of specialized
training is most desirable.
Third-Her character and sense
OF responsibility should be above re-
proach. A neglectful or unreliable
nurse is menace to a baby's or
child's health and safety.
Fourth-She should respect the
doctors orders and follow them
faithfully in every small detail.
Fifth-She should be immaculate
ly clean about her person and she
should keep the nursery. its equip
ment and the children spotless.
Sixth-And most important for
her own good is her attitude toward
her work and her employers. For
example, what is your opinion of a
woman like this? A high falutin
governess in charge of one small boy
sat knitting on the terrace while the
child's mother and her guests cooked
and served supper. Oh, she was too
grand to lend hand. According to
my view, this stupid woman proved
herself inferior because she was so
insecure in her faith in herself that
she was afraid she would appear as
a menial instead of an elegant gov
erness. She was like the pedestrians
we sometimes see who maddeningly
and dangerously, saunter deliber-
ately across street against traf-
flc light. Such people seize upon
small acts like this to try to prove
to others that they are somebody!
Quite the opposite is the attitude
OF beloved, and in her own city
famous, obstetrical nurse. When
she goes home from the hospital
with new baby and his mother she
makes everything as easy for every
one IN the house as she can. She
looks about for things to do. I have
seen her fix flowers in the living
room, count the laundry, order the
groceries. and any other little chore
that needs doing is promptly at
tended to by her kindly and eff
cient hands.
Hers is the true fineness OF
thought-she thinks of others. She
Is too real to even consider for q
moment that she might lower hel
position by lending helping hand
Now, II an employer takes advan-
tage Of a nurse that is a different
matter, and such a person is not
worth working for. But also, the
nurse who thinks she is too "la-de-
da" to put her hands into dish water
IN an emergency is not worth en-
gaging. She is not likely to be sue.
cess at nursing or at any other kind
of work. either, for that matter.
Evening star., 1942-09-22

line. incidentally, there Is a great
deal Of neckline detailing on simple
frocks of crepe and wool. Sequin
trim appears throughout the collec-
ton and there is clever use of silk
braid, in one case completely coYer-
ing dress Of chocolate brown.
Watch the slim, flattering lines
which Mrs Reichman does so we'll,
note the color combinations and the
use of hand-knit in combination
with wool for suit and matching
hat. And, Of course, don't overlook
the Reichman chapeaux which are
still tops" with smart women.
Also making a quick trip to the
Nations Capital Is Louise Barnes
Gallagher, who. will be in local
store tomorrow. This designer, known
for her skillful handling of feminine
suits and dresses, has given a great
deal of careful thought to her current
collection. AS you may or may not
know, Mrs. Gallagher once thought
of being a sculptor-before she
became a designer-and it Is evi-
dent from her handling of fabrics
that she Is well aware of what the
proper lines can do for the femi-
nine figure. She does them-and
beautifully. as you will see.
In fashion circles, Louise Barnes
Gallagher is among the most fa--
nous of the designers, because her
clothes can be counted on to flatter
the wearer and because she under.
stands the problems which confront
the average woman who demands
good clothes to last for more than
one season.
Carrying out Designers Week"
IN Washington, the fashion press
lunched with Helen Goodman the
other day. This charming authority
is famous in the style world for her
beautiful coats, suits and dresses
and she was full of good ideas about
the trend that clothes are going to
take. "Wishful thinking is out"
said Mrs. Cookman, pointing out
that today's designers are more
Important than ever from the econ
omy and morale standpoint and also
from the idea of fashion in the post
war world. On the first score, she
believes that women want good
clothes which will last for 4 or S
years and that they want them
pretty and we'll made. A poorly de-
signed dress that stretches and bags
Evening star., 1942-09-22
What Are Qualifications
OF the Infants Nurse?
Love of Children and Sincere
Willingness to Aid Mother
Are Among Requirements
By LeHice Lee Street,


daughter
listened patiently could peulan
thought the
hard working country good
OF six children, and this girl her baby.
Her question are the duties Of infants nurse?
10 her Her prospective employers
ant OF her little children
OF the bedrooms would also be part of
When she finished talking told that
position but that thought would
would be fired She opened her
and she bsled with Then told
Evening star., 1942-09-22

and pulls out at the seams is
extravaganza that women cannot
afford in these days-hence good
designing and fine fabrics have
assumed new significance.
Most vital of all. says Mrs. Cook
man. is for women to dress ac-
cording to their activities and jobs.
II the white collar girl arrives at
her desk at 9 am. looking like
glamour queen, then there is no
thrill for her in dressing up"
after office hours. On the other
hand, If she dresses simply for her
job and dons the frills after pm.
her whole outlook is frightened.
Mrs. Goodman feels that this appro-
priateness should be our keynote
now and after the war as well, for
she thinks that it's possible to tell
what kind of a woman you are by
the clothes you wear. AS an ex-
ample, she points to our great
grandmothers. They might have
fought Indians side by side with
their men in covered wagons" she
says. but they remained feminine
always. There were fussy hairdos,
little brooches at their necklines
and voluminous skirts" In the
same vein, we will dress for our
jobs, but we will remain conscious
Of the Importance of smart, be-
coming clothes that will look well
on us.
That same afternoon, the local
fashion group got a good laugh
and a bit of temporary encourage
ment. They heard that there were
to be new stockings put on the
market, stockings that would be
far superior to nylons! These were
still very secret, they were told. but
they would cost several dollars a
pair and would be so we'll made that
only 4 to 6 pairs would be needed for
the whole year. Needless to say,
the excitement at the luncheon
table was terrific. Questions flew.
but the answers were tantalizinglv
evasive. Finally, one bright mem
ber, visualizing the hosiery problem
as all but solved, inquired, when
will we see these stockings?" The
answer was brief and to the point.
why you'll have them immediately
after the end of the war" was the
answer. Salt and pepper shakers
flew through the air. The press
was THAT upset.