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Evening star., 1943-03-31
Slums Alleged to "Stem"
From Main Street" Sins,

To the Editor Of The Star.
1t would be most refreshing to be
convinced that the concern of Represen-
tative DAlesandro ct AL over slum areas
In the District is not merely another
periodic rush Of raucous wrath.
Such wrath usually eventuates in
something snowy and superficial, like
moving the inhabitants to less smelly
abodes.
The cause OF slums does not lie withln
the slums. Many aspects of the cause
stem from Main street." Discrimina-
ton and denied opportunities, social
prescription, housing covenants-these
are the precipitants Of slums.
II the Congressman's committee would
do . piece Of monumental work In de-
mocracy's capital, there is the starting
point. J. W. HAYwORTH, Jr.
Evening star., 1943-03-31
British Empire Discussed
In Light Of World Achievement.

To the Editor Of The Star:
peal to Americans sense OF fair play as
we'll as to their sense Of friendliness.
criticism OF our British ally both in the
press and in private conversations. Old
preiudices die hard and mutual dislikes
OF manners and behavior have fostered
deep-seated antagonisms between the
British and ourselves.
AS one who had to overcome strong
dislike of the British, I am impelled
to make an appeal for more generous
understanding of our great ally. He
would be churlsh American who would
fail to admire the amazing resistance
of the British single handed when
France fell and Hitler seemed to have
the whole world at his mercy The cour-
age and endurance OF the British at Dun
kirk and during the nervewracking air
blitz Of London was beyond praise. The
blood in our own veins could not fail to
be stirred when people Of our own stock
and traditions rose to such heights of
epic heroism.
was this very heroism that stood be-
tween Hitler and ourselves in his plans
for world conquest. England gave us
the precious time needed to awaken
the United States to the terrible danger
and to get ready for stupendous war
on two oceans.
We furthermore should acknowledge
that the British Navy for many decades
has guaranteed the freedom of the seas
against all pirates and international
gangsters The British Empire with its
powerful bases and bastions circling the
globe long has served as the guardian
of international order. Those who crit
icize the British administration Of India
and other possessions at least should
recognize that without these points OF
vantage there would have been very
little international security.
The inhabitants Of remote portions OF
the British Empire we'll might be thank
full that they had not been exposed to
exploitation and enslavement by such
master races as the German and the
Japanese. Within that empire MANY
races and peoples have been protected
and gradually prepared for self-govern-
ment The precise moment when they
should be considered fit to assume their
international responsibilities cannot be
determined easily, especially in this time
of international anarchy.
A generous sense of fair play should
make us reluctant to condemn Great
Britain for It's administration of India
and other territories under difficulties
and conditions such as we never have
had to face, not even in the Philippines.
We surely might concede that Great
Britain, through its long experience In
governing backward peoples has accom-
plished prodigious results in teaching
them the rudiments Of self government,
and in fitting them for international
responsibilities.
One basic and universal fact emerges,
namely, that the interests of no one ma
ton are superior to the interests Of all.
Whether at Bombay, Singapore, Hong
Kong. Hawaii, Panama, Gibraltar, suez
or Alden, the superior right is the right
Of all nations to freedom and security.
As We plan ahead In partnership with
Great Britain and the other United Ma
lions TO insure international security,
Evening star., 1943-03-31
SIXTEENTH STREET.

OcdE OH.
I'm the discussion Of the too-friendly
chimney swifts, begun by the irate
gentleman of the Virginia house of many
chimneys, no one has yet suggested
ingenuity instead of ire, as a solution
of the problem. Perhaps our family
many chimneys, in West Virginia, may
be worth telling about.
FOR some of the chimneys my father
made wire screens in q heavy wooden
frame. These were placed over the
top of the chimneys after fires were
out in the spring, and taken off in the
fall. OF course, this required climbing
to the chimney-top twice each season.
But 1t seems to me a piece Of light,
small-meshed chicken wire might be
wired securely over the top Of the CHM
ney permanently, and not disturb the
draft.
These screens were placed on THE
guestroom chimneys, 50 that timid city
guests used only to such mild night
noises as back-firing trucks and Shrek
Ing fire wagons, would not be disturbed
by the fluttering OF the birds In the
chimney. In our own rooms we became
so accustomed to the sound 1T did not
bother us. In fact, we liked 1t.
"For these chimpeys in the spring
my mother prepared stopper OF rolled
newspapers. large enough to stay in
place when it was pushed up into the
chimney mouth. This caught any falling
SCOT or debris as we'll as shutting out the
birds. I have never heard of swift in
our rooms. Once or twice in the sum-
mer my mother would pull down the
roll Of papers, brush out the mouth of
debris. The sudden rush of fame up
the chimney must have been unpleasant
for the nestlings, and there would be an
excited huttering Of all the birds, but
I never heard Of any casualties. Then
my mother would stop up the chimney
as before.
MANY observers have noticed the
sharp plummet drop Of swifts down the
chimney, after they have circled for
awhile. We had proof OF this. On one
Of the old chimneys was lightning rod
with 4 sharp bronze point. A swift
dropped with such force toward the
chimney opening that, striking the
point, he impaled himself upon it
killing himself instantly And for =
long time the little teathered body,
driven several inches below the point OF
the rod, told the story of the force Of
his descent
with my best wishes for your good
work, am
VERY sincerely yours, NJ M. A."
4
HOME FRONT.
Dear Sir:
IT could portray to you this gorgeous
picture that I have here in front of me
this morn, am sure you too, would be
as happy as am.
MY feeding ststion-really a bird
Evening star., 1943-03-31

United States Ministers to the re-
publics Of Central America, it is an
nounced, will be raised to the rank
OF ambassador. However they will
continue to receive the pay of min
listers, a difference OF several thou
sands Of dollars. Is not an ambas-
sador, no matter where assigned,
worthy OF his hire. Just like the
Biblical laborer?
Evening star., 1943-03-31

@. How many cities did Alexander the
Great found and name for himsef?-
H. G..
A. Sixteen.
@. Who was the Russian sdmira al who
threw his gold sword overheard in a
nutiny?-E. L. H.
A. Admiral Koltchak, the last COM
mander in chief of the Imperial Russian
Black Sea Fleet, threw his gold cere-
monial sword overheard rather than sur
render it to a revolving crew.
@. How far down will a gopher dig q
hole?-N. B. M.
A. A gopher burrows about feet
straight down.
O. What is the meaning OF the word
"polder" used in reference to the Neither
lands?-K D. E.
A. Folders are the areas inclosed by
dikes.
@. How many people speak Esperanto?
p. N. D.
A. A conservative estimate would be:
600: in the world, between 100000 and
$4,000 900
O. What portion Of the earths surface
is north of the equator?-K. M.
A. Three -fourths OF the land area.
O. What is the greatest enemy of the
rattlesnake?--J. H.
A. The kingsnake, detected by odor
rather than sight, will overcome and
devour the rattlesnaks whenever oppor-
tunity offers.
O. OF what did Benjamin Franklin
make his famous kite?-G. N.
A. He made 1t out Of two strips OF
cedar wood fastened crossways, over
which he stretched silk handkerchief.
A sharp-pointed iron wire was fixed at
the top and between the string and the
silk he tied key in which the electricity
might be collected.
O. Why is Madagascar called the Isle
of Beryls?-S. S.
A. Because 80 many fine and beautiful
gems are found there.
c. When do astronomers begin the
new years.. G. N.
A. The point on the earth's orbit which
has been selected by the astronomers to
mark the new year is the earth's position
on March 81, the vernal equinox.
@. Which was the largest OF the Is
original States?-S. P. D.
A. The largest was Virginia, with an
area Of 64284 square miles.
@. When was meat first shipped in re-
frigerator cars?-F. S. L.
A. The first successful year of long,
distance shipment of dressed beef was in
1877 by Swift & Co., who shipped meat
in 10 cars built to the specification of
Gustavus Franklin Swift.
@. Did John Quincy Adams die in
the Capitol?-W. w.
A. He died in the Capitol In l84s.
Ernest Sutherland Bates, in THE Story
Of Congress-" says, THE proceedings Of
the House were interrupted by . cry
Mr.. Adams is dying!' A fellow member
caught the old man as he fell from his
chair and the half-conscious figure was
carried to the rotunda and thence to
the Speakers room, where two days
later the last Roman Of them al ex-
PRED"
Evening star., 1943-03-31

and until the contrary = established,
the impression will persist that Mr..
Fahey has made a rather convincing
case, from a dollars and cents
standpoint, for an orderly rather
than a precipitate liquidation OF his
agency.
Evening star., 1943-03-31

Care of the Feet-This Is the time
of year when we become foot con-
scious. For efficiency at work and
play our feet should not be on our
mind. If your feet are bothering
you get copy OF this booklet on foot
care. 1t contains authoritative gen.
eral information on home treatment
of minor foot ills. selection of correct
shoes and stockings, simple forms of
exercise that will strengthen and i'm
prove the foundations on which you
stand. Don't neglect your feet. To
secure your copy of this practical
offering inclose 10 cents in coin.
wrapped in this clipping. and mail to
The Star Information Bureau.
Name
Address
Evening star., 1943-03-31

In drive to conserve cloth In Ger
many, girls are being told to wear
short skirts and warned that they
wfll be watched. The warning would
seem TO be quite unnecessary.
Evening star., 1943-03-31
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the 1Driter, although the use OF
a pseudonynl for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters Nth
Dte1U to condensation.
Evening star., 1943-03-31
Three Readers Of The Star
Differ With Lost" Subscriber.

To tho Editor OF The Star:
I refer to the letter in The Star Of
March 26, in which T. C. G. complains
that you gave very little publicity" to
the Hopkins Institute call house" on
Connecticut avenue and to the Enrol
Flynn trial-both base and sordid affairs.
In this lack of publicity T. c. G. seems
to feel that an affront to him Cor herr
has been committed and he Cor she)
forthwith cancels a perfectly good sub
scription to The Star.
T. G. G.. accuses you Of being "puri-
tanical" in your point OF view. I say
that II your policy regarding such cases
is puritanical, I, for my part, am glad
to be subscriber to a newspaper which
is trying to keep on the side Of propriety
and creditable journalism.
More power to you!
May The Star continue to shine
VIRGINIA.
Evening star., 1943-03-31

The more somber the dress OF war
riors becomes, the gaudier grows
that of members of teams of skeet
shooters.
Evening star., 1943-03-31

Soviet progress on the southern
front seems slow, but 1t has to be .
steppe by steppe AFFAIR.
Evening star., 1943-03-31

@. Are there more Smiths than john
sons in the United States?-D. X B.
A. In May, 1899, OF the SO 100000 So
cial security account numbers that had
been issued, the name Of Smith led with
470190. Next in order was johnson
with 348,530.
Evening star., 1943-03-31
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
BIZ Frederic J. HAsktn.

A reader can get the dns,Der to any
question OF fact by ,Drittng The Epe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric j. Haskin, director, Washington,
D. C. Please inclose stamp for return
postage.
@. How much space would q million
dollar bills occupy?-R. B. S.
A. One million bills Of small size cur
rency may be contained in IS cubic feet
when packed and wrapped by the Bureau
Of Engraving and Printing.
@. How may last seasons golf balls be
cleaned?-K. j. E.
A. Use lukewarm water, a mild soap
and brush to clean soiled golf balls, and
If that is not effective have them re-
painted,
Evening star., 1943-03-31

To the Editor Of The Star:
T. G. G.. must oftentimes cut off his
nose to spite his face, when such simple
thing as lack of scandal in the news
paper will prompt him to discontinue
his subscription to The Star. Every one
likes little deviation from the war
news and 1t is to be had in The Star,
but, thank Heaven, these common sub
jects aren't enlarged upon. Even in
Washington one can find the walking
newspapers'-devoted entirely to the
scandal sheet. Concise reports such as
those featured in The Star will keep the
public informed that the vice squads
are active or that Enrol Flynn has but
terfiies in his stomach. And the writer
was strong supporter Of Errol Flynn.)
MISS r. M. M.
Evening star., 1943-03-31
To the Editor Of The 0Gar:

To the Editor Of The 8sar:
I trust that T. G. q. is the only one
that feels that way, for am sure I do
not. Further, as subscriber of long
standing to The Star. I wish heartily to
commend your policy Of not printing
unnecessary details Of crimes and sex
irregularities, also for your policy Of not
accepting advertisements Of hard liquor.
Il, W. I.
Evening star., 1943-03-31

Dear Sir:
1T could portray to you this gorgeous
picture that I have here in front of me
this morn, I am sure you, too, would be
as happy as am.
MY feeding station-really a bird
Evening star., 1943-03-31

O. How many cities did Alexander the
Great found and name for himsef?-
H. G.
A. Sixteen.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-14
RECORD FARM PROGRAM
PLANNED FOR COUNTY

CONTINUED from Page One)
oats has been stepped up con-
siderably due to the light seeding
of wheat for harvest this year.
The goal for hay production has
been set for 1880 acres, large
part of which should be legume
hay.
The mobilization of Americas
farmpower during January for
the 1913 food production goals
marks the beginning of the great
est task that has ever faced ag-
riculture. Every farmer has been
asked to produce all Of the nee
essary foods to the limit of his
resources. eve cannot produce
too much of the right kinds of
foods" County Agent Grouse,
said.
The County War Board urges
the farmers of Ashe County to
cooperate with the AAA Com
mitteemen contracting them to the
fullest extent. 1t is very impor-
tant to have accurate statistics
on each farm in order to deter
mine whether or not goals are to
be reached, it was explained.
MOBILIZATION DAY
Mobilization day was fittingly
obca,.x1od horn IN TIIaSdaV af-
ternoon at the community build
ing, with a local program, when
Agricultural leaders explained
to the business people and
others the Importance of in
creased production for victory.
At the close of the local program,
the group listened to President
Roosevelt.
All CLUBS TO AID
In as much as 900 of all All
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-14

At the same time it is very important
for members to know how the coop is
getting along financially It has borrowed
tremendous amount of money and if the
coop gets behind in it's repayments, rates
will have to be increased!
Neither We nor any other members
that we know of, without the possible ex-
ception of the directors, have any idea how
the coop is getting along financially. It
may, or may not, be meeting it's obligations
and expenses or making payments on in
debtedness.
If it is not operated successfully it
stands to reasons that rates will be high
er. We would like to be kept posted on
it's financial condition. The members are
entitled to this and other information
Perhaps MIR. Messick does not want to use
a newspaper to impart such knowledge to
the public. We are convinced that what
the members Of the cooperative want are
facts and NOT PROPAGANDA, this is
the type Of matter employed in Germany
So far as the cooperative is concerned,
the special bulletin had little to say rela-
tive to members and to service but dealt
chiefly with personal matters between the
publisher of this paper and Supt Messick
Since Mr. Messick took this means of an at
tempted answer to a personal NATTER we
believe he should pay for the cost of it's
publication and distribution.
Mr.. Messick probably does not realize
the value of dollar, the work of making
it and spending it wisely. After ALL he
did not finance the cooperative. Taxpay
ers' money was secured to establish it and
the money of the members is being used to
operate it.
AS members, we have asked for copy
of the co-op's constitution and bylaws and
a copy of the latest audit report, showing
all expenses in itemized form, even Mr..
Messicks salary and phone bill. AS soon
as we obtain same we intend to publish
them so that you will know the facts and
not have to take somebody else's word for
it.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-14
Tire Checkings
Are Postponed

Washington - Because mo-
florists are taking better care Of
their tires, the office of price
administration this week post
poned the deadline for the first
official inspection, and reduced
the required number of subse-
quent examinations.
Instead of the original January
81 deadline, OPA established a
stagger system which gives hold
erS Of the basic "A" ration until
the end of March for their initial
tire inspection, and holders Of
"B" and "C' supplementary
books until the end of February.
At the same time, Joseph B.
Eastman, director of defense
transportation, postponed the
deadline for the first tire inspec-
ton for commercial vehicles from
January IS to February %.
After the first inspection, mo-
florists holding "A" books must
have their tires examined once in
each six-month period, instead Of
the original requirement of once
every four months. Holders Of
"B" and &C" books must have
subsequent inspections every
three months, instead of every
two months.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-14
MORE TOWNS ARE
TAKEN BY RUSSIA

Continued from page one)
night communique of the high
command reported.
In a continuing battle for an
other mountain pass farther
south, the French have captured
nearly 200 Italian prisoners at
Karachoun, II miles northwest
of Kairouan.
(Radio Morocco said that the
French troops at Karachoun
made an ''appreciable advance"
and occupied a strategically-im-
portant height.)
The two French successes were
reported as Allied planes contin-
ue their offensive against axis
supply lines and bases in Tunis-
ia, shooting down three transport
planes off the coast, damaging
an important railway bridge 1612
miles northwest of Gabes, bomb
ing SousSe Harbor and shooting
up transport columns between
Gabes and Sfax.
Allied fighter planes swept
over the Low Countries to dis
rupt Nazi water and rail trans
port after heavy Aour-engined
bombers swashed again last night
at industrial targets in the Ruhr
with 4,O00-pound "block-buster'
bombs.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-14
Messick vs.. Service
(Reprinted from The Allegheny News)

(Reprinted from The Allegheny News
One afternoon while classes were as
sembling tenth-grade student Johnny
wrote on the blackboard these words,
Johnny has a good kisser'. When Miss
Jones came into the room, she was horri-
fled and demanded who wrote those
words. Finally Johnny owned up and the
teacher told him to remain after school.
Anxious to know what Miss Jones did to
Johnny, several classmates hung around
the grounds until Johnny came out. "What
did she do to you?" they eagerly inquired
With broad smile on his face he merely
replied, at pays to ADVERTISE"
For many years this apt slogan has de-
scribed a service that has contributed a
great deal to the progress and development
of civilization and which is playing a vital
role in our economic life today 1t has
helped make mass production possible and
has contributed substantially to raising our
standard of living.
There are various forms of advertising
one of which is newspaper advertising and
if this paper did not carry advertising, it
would have to charge its readers about
$3.50 or $500 per year instead of the pres
ent rate of $100.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-14
BUDGET CALLS FOR
A RECORD OUTLAY

Continued from Page One)
buttons would receive an increase
of $1,O99,341 or a total of $780,
GIG during 1943-45, compared
with $2,448, 147 during the 1941-
43 biennium. The provision was
made by the advisory budget
commission, whose recommended
lions were transmitted by the
Governor. who is director of the
budget. The commission sided
with the Governor in recon-
mending that the mental instl-
tutions. including CasWell Train
ing school at Kinston, be placed
under one board of trustees.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-14
PRIMARY ADVOCATED
BY FRED BLEVINS
Continued from Page One)

Continued from Page One)
man on the county school board"
he said.
Representative Blevins stated
that he was highly in favor of
setting up a surplus fund of at
least $22,O00,O00 out of the states
100000 surplus, for a rainy
day. GAS the war goes on, the
states revenue is naturally going
to decline and we may need a
good nest-egg."
He also said he was in favor of
giving the teachers and other
state employees a raise in pay
to meet increased costs of living
Representative Blevins came
home for the week end with Sen
ator Farthing, of Boone. eyes, !
like it fine and I'm enjoying
meeting the representatives from
the other counties of the state .
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-14

Selling advertising is a dignified pro-
fession and until we read recent, mas
sive and expensive bulletin sent out to
''boxholders" in Allegheny county by
Supt. c. F Messick, of the Blue Ridge
Electric Membership corporation, we had
always thought it was honorable to sell
newspaper advertising 1t is an inexpen-
sive way of informing the public of vital
information In his own unique way Mr..
Messick was, of course, questioning our
method of craftsmanship.
But Mr. Messick only told one side of
the story and used only parts of certain
personal letters.
The bulletin was addressed on the in
side as "A Message to REA Members" and
the ownership of this paper, which it con-
cerned and which has three memberships
in the REA coop that paid for electric
power service in 1912 total of $404.93
did not receive a copy of the bulletin. That
alone to us, seemed strange. Some of our
good friends who appreciate our efforts
to get better electric power service in
Opcl I'd dllC NOCAI1Cy, Sc1NN
us copy of the bulletin So far as we
know, all of the bulletins may have been
unaddressed and the postmaster may have
just overlooked putting copy in our box,
but nevertheless it does seem strange that
at least one copy was not sent directly to
us since it concerned us.
It also seemed strange that the wordy
and expensive bulletin failed to give
satisfactory explanation for the frequent,
lengthy and costly Interruptions in cleo
trio power service in Sparta and Allegheny
county during recent weeks. Of course
the entire blame was placed on the wea-
Their, which was certainly bad news to ali
of us members because we know that up
here in the mountains we have a lot of bad
weather throughout the winter months.
It was further explained that the weather
had caused similar cottages" in other
sections of the state. Perhaps so, but since
we operate newspapers in other sections of
the state, and one of them is in the heart
of mountains too, we happen to know that
their experiences did not begin to equal