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Evening star., 1943-05-01
War Spirit

From the jungles of New Guinea
come many reports Of Jap soldiers
found dead with no marks of violence
and no evidence of disease. Much
speculation has taken place on how
this happens, and now the solution
is given by a British explorer, Evelyn
Cheesman, who insists that they
have been scared to death by ghosts.
New Guinea, she says, is chock full
Of ghoSts-not the shy, pale retiring
variety that gibbers half-heartedly
in dismal moated castles, but real
dead commando ghosts who violate
all the rules of the union and attack
intruders wherever they may be.
Yet American soldiers in New
Guinea are intruders, too, at least
from the New Guinea spiritual point
of view, and there is no record of
any of them passing out from fright.
Miss Cheesman explains that, too.
She says that the Jap is primitive,
and makes a tactical error by be-
lieving in ghosts, thereby automatic
ally becoming vulnerable to their
assaults. According to her theory, a
ghost not believed in is harmless.
The State Department, therefore, is
advised not to be fooled by the ap-
parent fact that the New Guinea
spooks seem to be on the side Of the
United Nations, and make the mis-
take Of recognizing them officially.
The risk is too great. Better leave
them alone, and breathe an unofficial
wish that they may have continued
success in their happy haunting
grounds.
Evening star., 1943-05-01
Msor. Mccormick

In the appointment of MSgr.
Patrick J. Mccormick to be rector of
the Catholic University of America,
Pope Plus XII formally acknowledges
the growing Importance of the
science of education as such. The
significance of the Holy Fathers
designation thus goes far beyond the
ordinary limitations of the naming
of an administrative head of an
Institution of the church. It's con-
notations are universal in their scope.
To understand the values involved
1t is necessary to know that Christi
anity always has been essentially
teaching mission, and yet that only
comparatively recently has sySte-
matte pedagogy been recognized in
Itself as constructive factor in
Christian civilization. The explana-
ton of the paradox may be found in
the fact that only in the modern age
of turmoil and confusion has impera-
tive need for specialized instruction
In the arts of instruction developed.
Constantly increasing complexity has
made necessary the more exact and
rigorous teaching of teachers.
And it is to that great and useful
work that Msgr. Mccormick has de-
voted his life. Born at Norwich,
Connecticut, December 10, 1880, he
prepared for the priesthood at Saint
Joseph's Seminary, Dunwoodie, New
York, and was ordained at Hartford
In 1904. He was superintendent of
the schools of the Hartford diocese
from 1906 to 1910, then came to
Washington to be successfully in
structor in education, associate pro-
fessor of education, professor of edu-
cation, vice rector and twice acting
rector. His services in the still larger
field of cultural enterprise include
his editorial direction of the Catholic
Educational Review since 1921 and
Evening star., 1943-05-01
BRIDGE of Escape
From the Christian Science Monitor.

From the Christian Science Monitor.
Outside Congress many Republicans
have been expressing appreciation for
the Hull programs freedom-extend-
ing, peace-promoting effects. Wendell
Willkie has been frank and courageous
in his support and in pointing to the
need for such policy in shaping the
postwar world. He has sought to give
Republicans bridge Of escape from
protectionism by pointing to the Nc
Kinley and Taft advocacy of reciprocity.
A multitude of Americans have become
convinced that barriers to trade are eco
nomically unsound and politically
dangerous and that reciprocal agree
ments are a careful, intelligent method
of lowering them. When the National
Association of Manufacturers, that
traditional citadel of protectionism,
comes out for the Hull agreements, it is
time for the Republicans in Congress to
wake up.
Evening star., 1943-05-01
To Remedy What Is Wrong

1nterceSSion by a committee of
members in the controversy which
has involved the board of the District
tuberculosis Association in unpleas-
ant publicity for the second time in
three years should produce helpful
results. The members of the COM
rnittee enjoy the respect of the COM
munity, they are actuated by genu-
Inc interest in the welfare of the
association and they have resolved,
as one of their first principles, to for
get the past, insofar as it concerns
any clash of personalities, while
seeking to iron out other sources of
manifest dissatisfaction.
1t is necessary that this be done.
The District tuberculosis Associa-
ton has fine name and fine rec
ord of accomplishment behind it.
Last Christmas season some $4,000
individuals contributed about $780,
900 for It's support. It is voluntary
organization, responsible only to the
people of the community. Contro-
versies within its ranks will be dam
aging if continued to the point where
people lose confidence, along with
their interest, in a body that is
hampered in its work by continued
diSagreements.
The criticism has been made that
there is not enough rotation of Off
GERS and that the board tends toward
self-perpetuation without adequate
participation by the membership.
Every effort should be made, of
course, to infuSe new blood into the
board and to stimulate membership
activity. But every one familiar
with volunteer organizations of this
character knows that a few people
often do all the work, and without
them work stops This is particu-
larly true in organizations with the
rather casual type of supporting
membership found in the tubercu-
losis association.
There should be more general
agreement on the policy of the as
sociation as it concerns the Health
Department of the District. The
association should be a spur, not
crutch, for the Health Department.
Except in emergencies, or to support
some demonstration project, it is
difficult to establish the validity of
using funds privately contributed
to a volunteer organization to aug
ment public funds appropriated for
the Health Department. Policy in
this respect obviously is in need of
Qualification.
Discussions between the members
committee and the board in advance
of the postponed annual meeting
will be most helpful if they result in
agreement on an agenda for this
meeting which will bring out into the
open, for constructive discussion,
these and other subjects concerning
which there has been too much
whispering and not enough frank
debate. The association is in the
hands of its friends and should be
strengthened by the interest in it's
affairs already manifested by the
supporting public.
Evening star., 1943-05-01
Litvinoff's Trip

MOoCOW ICCdll VI MdAu1l IlIVl.
noff, Soviet Ambassador to Wash
ington, for consultation with his
home government naturally arouses
much speculation as to the precise
reasons for the trip. The acute
diplomatic crisis within the United
Nations camp, caused by the rupture
of Soviet-Polish relations, and
Americas relation thereto, undoubt-
edly will figure largely in the pro-
jected conferences between Mr..
Litvinoff and Premier Joseph Stain.
Even before the Polish contro-
versy erupted week ago, informed
observers had believed that con-
sultative visit of Mr.. Litvinoff to
Moscow was likely in the near future,
because a number of important de-
velopmentS have occurred in the
past year bearing on Soviet-Ameri-
can relations, and personal confer
ences between the Soviet leaders and
their Washington representative will
be useful at this time. Such matters
as the coordination of grand STRAIT
egy during the coming summer
campaigning season, economic CO.
operation, transportation routes for
supplies, the recent visit of An
thony Eden, and Finland obviously
suggest themselves.
Mr.. Litvinoff has been continu-
ously in America since his arrival
here early in December, 1941, to take
up his ambassadorial post. His
forthcoming journey will be his first
visit home, and he will undoubtedly
have much to tell his superiors after
almost a year and a half in our
midst. Enjoying a reputation for
competent analysis of conditions and
shrewd judgment Of personalities,
he should be able to enlighten his
government on the attitude of the
administration and the trends of
American public opinion. Moscow is
reported to be rather resentful of
critical comments of Soviet actions
and policies voiced In certain sec
tions of the American press. This is
especially true of comment in Polish
American circles since the Soviet
Polish controversy became acute. To
Soviet home officials, accustomed as
they are to a completely regimented
and controlled press and public
opinion, it is hard to understand
that this could happen without Of
fetal connivance or tacit approval.
Mr.. Litvinoff doubtless will be able
to make it clear that, under our
democratic system, freedom of
speech and the press are supremely
cherished, and that our Government
has neither the right nor the desire
to curtail frank discussion of any
issue not directly concerned with
military information helpful to the
enemy. Such a recognition and
understanding on the part of Mos
cow has never been more necessary
than today. That Qualification alone
would justify Mr.. Litvinoff's home
ward journey and would contribute
toward the harmonizing of diverse
viewpoints among the United Ma
tions which, if left uncorrected,
might produce unfortunate conse-
Evening star., 1943-05-01
Union Stution

There Is no spot In all this fo,Dino
place
Where differing peoples do not
come and 60;
Interminable floods of form and face
Saoirl in thousand pools, aboue,
belO1U. ,,
But ,Ohen my lope must 90 and I
must stay,
There are but taDo streams through
my lonely mind:
The ,Dorld IS fuH OF people gone
dtc1y;:
The iDorld Is tull OF people left
behind,
ISABELLE BRYANs LoNaFEILow.
Evening star., 1943-05-01
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. Hnskin.

A reader can get the dns1Uer to any
question of fact by tDriting The EDe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Haskin, director, Washington,
D. c. Please inclose stamp for return
postage.
@. In Brazil there is a building de-
signed to simulate state nag. Where
is it?-M. j.
A. This building is In Sac Paulo. It
was built in 1885, The architect Is Ramos
de Azevedo. The stripes of the flag are
formed by the strip windows.
@. Please give the title and author Of
the story which is based on the theory
that the retina of, murdered persons
eye records the image of the murderer.
S. B. S.
A. "At the End of the Passage" by
Rudyard Kipling. Experiments made at
Scotland Yard in this connection gave
negative results.
@. What is the shortest major league
baseball game ever played?-L. P. @.
A. The shortest baseball game was
played by New York of the National
League against Philadelphia on Septem-
ber %, 1919, in 81 minutes.
Evening star., 1943-05-01

Presidents and Their Wives-Con-
tains interesting and important facts
about OUR Presidents. Ten of them
were elected twice and two refused
third terms. Seven served eight years.
-Four were never elected President, but
merely served out unexpired terms.
Six Presidents were under so when
they were inaugurated. Do you know
these men who have led this Nation?
This 48-page publication tells the
story Of our Presidents, their wives
and families and their achievements.
To secure your copy inclose IS cents
in coin wrapped in this clipping and
mail to The Star Information Bureau.
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Evening star., 1943-05-01

Q. How many cities In the world have
subway systenls?-E LII.
A. In the United States there are four:
Boston, Philadelphia, New York and
Chicago. In Europe there are nine:
London, Glasgow, Budapest, Paris, Ma
drid, Barcelona, Naples and Moscow. In
South America, Buenos Aires is the only
city having subway system, and in
Asia, only Toxic and Osaka. A number
Of cities have underground sections Of
surface lines
@. What is the derivation of the first
name of the detective story writer Ngaio
Marsh?-E. B. NJ
A. Miss Marsh is a native New Zeal
ander. Ngaio, pronounced in three syl-
lables, with the "g" silent, is the Maori
name of Towering tree.
O.. Is there bar in the Capitol?-
Pc. S.
A. No, the last saloon bar was taken
out of the Capitol in 1908.
@. What type of Oriental rug is con-
sidered the finest?-D. M S.
A. Persian rugs are considered to be
the finest rugs made.
@. What is the standard gauge of rail-
roads?-C. r. E.
A. The standard guage is 561a inches
from the inside of one rail to the inside
of the opposite rail.
@. Daes the sun rotate on an axis?
M r. E.
A. The sun rotates upon its axis from
west to east.
@. What is the derivation of the term
| placer mining '?-P. r. S.
| A. Placer is from the Spanish word
| "placel," meaning "sandbank."
@. When did the first strike occur in
the United States?-R. E. A.
A. The first recorded took place in
1741, when New York bakers quit work in
| protest against municipal ordinance
regulating the price of bread.
@. Where is the headquarters of the
Gourd Society?-M N. D.
A. The headquarters of the Gourd
Society of America, Inc, Is Horticultural
Hall, Boston, Mass.
@. What country has the greatest
highway mileage per square miles Of
territory?-W. EY.
A. Japan leads the world in this
respect.
@. What is the latest census Of the seal
herd on the Pribilof Islands?-W D. G.
A. The 1941 census of the herd showed
2,250000 animals. The people of the
islands have been evacuated and the fur
seal industry shut down for the duration
of the war.
@. What is the seating capacity Of
Denver's Theater Of the Rockies--H. G.
A. The amphitheater seats 10000
persons.
@. In Europe is the hobby of collecting
toy soldiers s. popular one?-C. E. K.
A. At least prior to the war, the hobby
was an especially popular one. In
France and Germany there were national
societies of collectors. At an exhibit in
1888, 10000 miniature figures were shown
at the Hotel des Invalides, Paris.
@. What Is the origin of the female
figure Britannica K.
A. The first known representation Of
Britannia is on Roman coin of Anto-
minus Plus, who died in 161 AID. In 1865
the figure reappeared on the copper
coins. At this time the model was Miss
Stewart, afterward created Duchess Of
Richmond.
Evening star., 1943-05-01
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the aDriter, although the use of
a pseudonyn for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters 1Uith
a Uie1D to condensation.
Evening star., 1943-05-01
Readers Express Themselves
Concerning Miners Leader.

To the Editor Of The Star:
1t is amazing that in such times as
these John L. Lewis should be the insti-
gator of an ultimatum to our Govern
ment. Is this not melting civil dis
obedience?
The British had courage to deal with
such wartime emergencies In India.
Why not give Mr.. Lewis loin cloth, q
spinning wheel and "time"-to mediate
that "blackmail," at the expense of our
boys fighting overseas, has no place lin
our war effort. G. A. G.
To the Editor Of The Star:
I misread a headline In Tuesdays
paper, thinking it said, 10000 Die as
Strike Closes Fifty Mines shocking,
for moment. Oh, they're only idle;
but is it so different after all7 Think
about it: What about the $4,000 men
who may die In foreign fields as a direct
result of the lack of coal vital to produce
the things without which our armed
services cannot survive?
Don't let John L. Lewis, or any $50
cially" minded person tell me about the
miners starving. know about starving.
went to Seattle with my husband,
who as an intern earned $25 per month.
I was lucky to get job (there weren't
Evening star., 1943-05-01
Air-Raid Test Confusion
Protested by Observers.


To the Editor of The Star:
I noticed in the paper an article
headed: Public Confused with Air
Raid Signals" but think the headlines
should have read: Raid Heads
Confused With Their Own Signals"
I am, an AFRAID warden on upper
Connecticut avenue. When the blue
signal sounded, the streets lights were
supposed to go out. The lights on the
side streets went out, but Connecticut
avenue lights were on fully five minutes
or more. Why should this have
happened?
When the test was overland the second
blue sounded, the street lights went out
at the exact same second as the siren
was sounded. This also was wrong. In
other words, the test started off wrong,
and it ended wrong. Some one is to
blame for this. 1t makes us AFRAID
wardens feel silly.
In order for the public to cooperate,
the head men" should operate the test
efficiently.
What this city needs is more test
raids, and I would suggest one test raid
a week on different day Or night each
time, so the officials readily could see
if we are weak on any particular day
or night. I am thinking of Thurs
day night when most of the retail
stores are open. Why haven't we had
test raid on one of those nights to see
how the situation would be handled,
particularly downtown?
AFRAID WARDEN.
To the Editor of The Star:
From where I was Wednesday night
the AFRAID test seemed to be the worst
yet! The street lights on Connecticut
avenue were only off for a period of 10
minutes Even while the second blue
signal was sounding, these street lights
came back on. Just after convincing
the residents that this was not the all
clear signal, the avenue lights went out
again and those on the west side of
Connecticut avenue came on. After the
lights west of and on the avenue were
both put on, the street lights on the east
side stayed off for over five minutes after
the all-clear had been announced.
Surely by this time some system should
have been devised for turning all street
lights on and off at the same time! How
can we convince the people that their
lights should be out when the street
lights in front of their houses are blink
ing on and off? B.
Evening star., 1943-05-01

many them at salary ranging from
$48 to $62 per month, depending on the
amount of layof time in the month. OF
life insurance and payment of debts in
CURED during my husbands medical
education. Hor three more years, this
time in Minneapolis, my husband earned
$50 per month as a hospital resident
physician. I earned $40 per month.
Meanwhile, we increased the insurance
payments to $33 per month. Show me
the miner in America who earns less
than this, even allowing for the rise in
living expenses, somewhat compensated
for by increased wages. Would have
accepted more pay? You bet I would,
but not at the expense of some one else's
chances for that pleasant or sometimes
not-so-pleasant condition of being-life
IT Mr.. Lewis says the miners are
starving, I doubt it; and if any one is
lying, am not. My husband has been
in the Army for more than a year. I
have Qm not alone in this experience)
baby whom he has never seen. I want
I don't want the war delayed by un-
called-for occurrences such as strikes.
K. F. N.
To the Editor Of The Star:
Robert st. John, on the radio, said
the coal strike issue is now between
Franklin D. Roosevelt and John L.
Lewis. This seems also to be the con-
sensus of most commentators and news
papers, but is it exactly true?
I read the papers very carefully, yet
I have failed to see any mention of
change in our democratic procedure of
government. Since this present Con-
gress convened there seems to have been
an even greater demonstration of its
prerogatives; in fact, it seems to have
been running wild.
Congress threw out Of the window the
$4,000 income limit set up by presi-
dental order, it forced Leon Henderson,
who was succeeding in keeping the cost
of living down, out of Office and SEEM
ingly has been doing any and every
thing it wanted to do
u
first business of this new Congress was
to outlaw all strikes for the duration.
Well, nearly four months have passed
and this same coal strike was pending
when it came into being. Why is the
solution at this late date still up to Mr..
Roosevelt? CHARLES H. FLAGG.
"The Smith, Mighty Man,"
Distinguished From His Place Of Work.
To the Editor Of The Star:
Your otherwise clever little article,
"The Late Paul Revere" was spoiled for
me by getting off to bad start. For
your information, the village smithy is
not man but a place-the workshop of
the village smith.
MURRAY v. CHURCHILL.
Objects to Children
Joy Riding in Buses.
To the Editor Of The Star:
How is it when the bus companies are
asking people not to ride the buses on
Evening star., 1943-05-01
Objects to Children
Joy Riding in Buses.

To the Editor OF The Star:
How is it when the bus companies are
asking people not to ride the buses on
Sunday unless 1t is absolutely necessary.
/ get on bus tfeelng very guilty. and
at the next corner six children with two
passes get on and ride to the end Of
the line and stay on, presumably In
tending to take the same bus home
again? This seems like q silly ruling
at any time, let alone during wartime,
when every stop and every seat counts
MRS. GLADYS v. TAFT.
Evening star., 1943-05-01

@. Where is the headquarters of the
Gourd Society?-M N. D.
A. The headquarters of the Gourd
Society of America, Inc, is Horticultural
Hall, Boston, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-05

urally enough to Ned's grades for the spring quarter. They were high, and his father was obviously pleased and proud. Barbee lis tened attentively only when Ned talked. She adored her brother. In fact she wondered sometimes if 1t was because of Ned that she had never fallen in love. Other men. even Charles Mowry, seemed dull when compared with Ned.
 It was then that the war phan- tom left the news headlines and the radio flashes and became one of the close little group of three that had until that moment been the French family. There was nc fanfare about it's arrival. It just glided in with Ned's quiet words and took its place at the table.
 Ned was still talking to his father. I'm glad, Dad, that I did SO well in the finals. You see they're the only grades I'll get for awhile. I received my notice to- day. I'm being drafted a week from Saturday." He took long white envelope from his pocket and handed it to his father.
 Barbee laid down her fork and sat staring at Ned. It was quite still in the room that moment before had been filled with the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-05

clothes she bought.
 How do you like it, Molly?" Barbee whirled around to show the new dress from every angle.
 Turn aroun' slow." Molly or dered. "Doan that hem dip lit- tie on the left side? Lemme see."' She bent over and pulled at the bottom of the dress, then straight ened her rheumatic form. Nome, I guess it wuz jest the way you wuz standin'."
 Her face wrinkled in an indul- gent smile. Blue shore do be- come you, Miss Barbee."
 Barbee laughed. Thank you, Molly" She turned toward the dining room. Any one here for dinner tonight?"
 "Just youah father and brother and Mistuh Charles" Molly in- formed her.
 CHARLES MOWRY was a stu- N dent at the nearby University who had been hired to tutor Ned French through difficult math course. The boys had become close friends. Charles didn't live in the French home but he was there so often that no one thought of him as a guest.
 Barbee found him and Ned lounging behind their chairs wait ing for her arrival, and her father already seated at the table. She stopped behind her fathers chair and dropped a kiss on his gray