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Evening star., 1943-07-08
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
BIZ frederic J. Haskfn.


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question OF fact BY wrtting The Epe-
ming Star Information BNredu, Fred
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@. In 1910, what per cent Of the
population was agricultural7-S. =. H.
A. In 1910 the agricultural population
OF this country, which ut one time was
s5 per cent Of the total, had declined
to approximately - per cent. and since
1910, this decline has continued.
q. Where Is the sanctuary for bald
eagles?-L. B. w.
A. The Mount johnson Island Sanctu-
ary for bald eagles Is In the Susque-
hanna River, about eight miles north OF
Conowingo Dam. This Is the only one
of its kind in the world.
O. Is 1t not fact that Maine extends
farther east than North Carolina?-R. X.
A. Yes. Eastport. Me-. is the EASTERN
most city in the United States. 1t is
situated on Moose Island, Passama-
quoddy Bay, In longitude 66 degrees 50
minutes west. This Is several degrees
farther east than the eastermost point
In North Carolina.
Evening star., 1943-07-08
Glad to Have Them
ON the Calgary Herald.

from the calgary Herald.
Canada and the United States have
undertaken a substantial task in sup
plying ample quantities of food to others
of the United Nations. Britain obtains
wheat, bacon dairy and poultry products
from Canada, and the United States
supplies huge amounts of dairy prod
ucts, lard and other foods to the United
Kingdom. Russia and North Africa.
Both of these North American nations
have also their domestic populations to
consider, and food consumptionphas in
creased because most workers are en-
ployed at salaries or wages which enable
them to purchase more food. The Ca
madam surplus of wheat and coarse
grains, located mostly in the prairie
provinces. will be made available to the
United States If the necessity is urgent.
When that time comes some means to
provide the necessary transportation
will undoubtedly be discovered. Today
these Canadian surpluses are gratifying
Without them rather disastrous situa-
ton might arise.
Evening star., 1943-07-08
UNITED STATES NAVAL AIR
STATION, Jacksonville, Fla.

Dear Sir.
while I have been in Florida have
noticed q great many birds that were
not common In D. c. The most inter-
esting, think, Is that black-masked
robber, the shrike. They don't seem to
have any regard for their personal safety.
They would just as soon fly within q
few inches of you or their. giant rivals,
the planes, as not. Isn't this the bird
that impales his prey on a thorn?
"The most amazing and most plentiful
of Floridas birds in the wintertime
are the gulls They always seem hungry.
II you buy bag Of popcorn and scatter
little out on the beach, they will
Immediately flock around you and scream
for more. They will hover in midair
and catch the popcorn as you throw 1t
to them. Indeed, they are such gluttons
that they will follow you as long as
there Is anything left for them to eat.
We have often played Pied Piper lead
ing them from the beach At Daytona
up to Main street
by the way, it may be interesting to
you to know Our Navy magazines his
tory Of the word 'gullible. 1t was derived
from the fact that gulls will catch
anything thrown them in the belief that
1t is food Well, could be!
Yours very truly, D. r."
Bird watching is one hobby any SOL
dier, sailor, marine or aviator may fol-
low in any part of the world.
Aviators, in particular, have an oppor-
tunity to study the birds at close range
sometimes too close-and especially to
watch them in relation to the stresses
and strains OF flying.
This sort of study might in time
reveal some more Of the secrets Of flying.
The birds were. after all. the first
aviators, just as they were the first
musicians.
That is one reason, we feel, why all
flying men ought to be musicians. or at
least musical enthusiasts.
No doubt a bird can fly better because
he can sing. Maybe our flying forces
would prove even better aviators If
they have plenty OF singing and playing
Of musical instruments.
The birds have known all tricks Of
the air for centuries. Some Of them
know everything. but not every species
knows everything
The swallows and starlings, for In
stance, fly perfectly in mass formations
Every individual bird turns at exactly
the same moment. without apparent
signal. How they all know what to do,
and just when to do it, remains one
Of the many mysteries of bird life Some
investigators believe they use radio, Of
sort.
The ugly turkey vulture. or buzzard,
as he is generally called is a past master
at gliding.
Evening star., 1943-07-08
Singing Haven

Nothing can hurt the heart securely
sheltered
Beneath the sturdy raftcrs of
song.
EUen though storms descend, the
singing hdpen
Is like rock immedsurably strong.
Yet it Is like the traoileness Of petals,
Is like the Whtsper OF a scented
,1ind,
Resembles much the oauzy simmer
ing pattern
OF ,oebby lace betpeen the grasses
pinned.
Blessed is he whose heart has found
in singing
A welcoming peace and lope ths
seasons long:
Blessed is he a million times and oDer
That in so trail a thing finds What
Is strong. :
ROSE MYRA PHILLIPS. 4
Evening star., 1943-07-08

specific to be done and less gloomy
comment on the state Of unprepared-
ness in Washington for a possible
air raid. People are. going to volunteer
for civilian defense activities when
they are told what is required and are
asked to lend a hand. One trouble
In Washington has been the contin-
ued uncertainty, after fine initial
start under Commissioner Young's
original plans, over Just what the
Commissioners, sitting as a board,
really wanted to do Now that they
evidently have decided, they will find
the same willing response from
Washington citizens that always has
been shown under sound leadership
in good cause. In addition, there
fore, to stressing the obvious need
to perfect a civilian organization
that would function during an emer-
gency, the Commissioners would do
well to supplement their call for
10000 additional civilian defense vol
unteers with a description of the Jobs
they want filled and the duties to be
performed. Captain H. C. White
hurst, as director OF the District
Civilian Defense Department. has set
a worthwhile goal in seeking to estab-
lish in Washington a civilian defense
organization that can serve as a
model for the rest of the country.
With the help of the committee OF
citizens who met with the Commis-
sioners to plan the campaign, there
is no reason why the goal should not
ho ochioyoS
Evening star., 1943-07-08
Sixty Hours to Anywhere!
From the Topeka Capital.

from the Iopekd Capltai.
Air-minded Americans, and the term is
rapidly beginning to include all Of us,
are beginning to realize something Of the
almost unlimited possibilities of air
travel in the postwar period. Instead of
going to Colorado or Minnesota to fish,
we may instead take jaunt up to
Alaska, or fly over the Mediterranean,
or maybe stay at home here in Kansas
and welcome folks dropping in from
England. China and Russia.
AS one Of the aircraft companies ex-
presses it: "Try to find spot that's not
more than go hours from your local air
port" Think of that! Distance has now
become matter Of hours, anywhere in
the world, rather than matter of days
and weeks and months
Evening star., 1943-07-08
RevituIizinq Locol Defense

It Is gratifying that the Commits
sioners are taking new lease on life
as regards their local civilian defense
organization, and it is a fine idea to
have a new recruiting drive for vol
unteers started of with parade.
There has been a notable absence of
martial demonstrations in this war,
although there is nothing like brass
band, marching feet and waving flags
to stimulate the civilians response to
appeals. The response, incidentally,
will be quicker II there is more
emphasis on the need for something
Evening star., 1943-07-08

Not even one single fatality from
the careless handling of fireworks
was reported this July Fourth. Curl
Gus, isn't it, how global war has
the effect of saving life on the home
front where ordinarily it is so cheap
and full of chances?
Evening star., 1943-07-08
Wants Minimum Rate
For Electricity Cut.

TO the Editor Of The Star:
Has no one ever thought Of cutting
the minimum electric rate for Washing
ton consumers? There are literally
thousands Of Government folk who never
Use more than the minimum and many
Of them use only portion of the mini
mum but still must pay it. fair and
equitable way to cut down Pepco rates
would be to reduce the minimum from
IS cents to so cents. and am sure the
company would lose nothing. Why not
give the little fellow" a break once In
a blue moon? BESSIE I. KOEHL.
Evening star., 1943-07-08
Fable About Monopoly
Applied to Literature.

To the Editor OF The Star:
Local 81 Of the Authors, Educators
and Potential Writers Union, by decision
Of Brainfuzz J. McGurk, president. has
decreed that no more words shall be
printed.
This is made necessary" stated Mr..
McGurk, as he Idly finished drawing
a mustache and horn-rimmed glasses
"a hobby on "Whistler's Mother" and
reached for Mona Lisa" because citi-
zens are using printed pages for pur-
poses beyond the control of the union"
He vehemently criticized the antiunion
practice of lending books to friends.
Hereafter" he continued, "if would
have-been readers seek education, en-
lightenment and amusement from words
they must listen to would d-have- been
authors speak the words; and no listener
may take notes or record them in any
way.
80 what If the quality and variety of
subject and delivery be not 50 good as If
by choice, would authors must
make living, mustn't they?" Everybody
wants to read only the best; 50 how then.
asked Mr.. McGurk, can all the other
poor devils who are union members and
believe themselves possessed of talent
make any money?
Mr. McGurk further denounced civili-
zation and progress rs the chief obstacles
to civilization and progress '"The greedy
grasping of the citizenry for the educa-
ton and amusement they want. when
and where they want 1t, at cost low
enough for all, At the expense OF union
members with lesser talent, must cease" I"
he said. II shall cease It," he added.
W, n. r.
Evening star., 1943-07-08

The regional war manpower COM
missioner of Cincinnati lifts the ban
against the bare legs of women en-
ployes. Were at war now," he says,
"and the less hose girls wear, the
more War bonds they can purchase. "
Ok, MIR. Director, but that Is as far
as 1t is wise to pursue your thesis.
Evening star., 1943-07-08

@. Why do the pupils OF Eton College
In England wear top hats?-R. r. D.
A. When King George III. patron of
the school, died in 1920, the pupils went
into mourning by wearing top hats, black
coats and vests. This afterwards becams
the Characteristic manner Of dress.
@. When and where was Jack johnson
knocked out by Jess Willard7-E. M.
A. johnson was knocked out In the
26th round in the fight at Havana, Cuba,
on April S, 1915.
@. What is a tramp steamer?-M. M.
A. steamer is called by this nams
when it does not belong to any regular
steamship company. but Is owned or
operated by an individual.
@. What causes Aim Of yellow pow
der to be seen on a porch after rain7--
C.. H. G.
A. The Weather Bureau says that
undoubtedly the yellow powder on the
porch was pollen. The usual cause Of .
golden rain Is pollen from forest trees.
In these cases the turbulent air raises
the pollen from the trees to rather high
levels, then when the conditions are
right. it is precipitated with the rain.
When the rain evaporates. 1t leaves the
pollen as a yellow powder.
Q. In what direction should q tennis
court be laid out7-N. Y.
A. Such a court should be laid out
with the ends north and south.
@. In Romeo and Juliet there occurs
the phrase SET up my everlasting rest"
What is its source7-E. L. H.
A. The expression is derived from
gaming. The rest was the highest stake
the parties were disposed to venture.
Q. May fats be stored in glass jars1-
Z. D. NJ
A. The Bureau Of Human Nutrition.
and Home Economics says that fats
should be strained into clean, wide
mouthed cans-never into paper bags or
glasses. To preserve the glycerin con-
tent, salvased fats must be stored In
a cold place away from the light.
Q. Is spinach native to the United
states?-W. p. E.
A. Spinach was not introduced into
this country until 1927 Sir Joseph
Banks. the English naturalist, found
spinach in New Zealand while circum-
navigating the world, in the year ITO.
Q. What mammals have no tailsa-
B. r. w.
A. Besides man, the gorilla, orang-
utan, chimpanzee and guinea pig are
the mammals without tails.
Q. Where was Teresa Wright, the
motion picture actress, born?-M. S. w.
A. She was born Muriel Teresa Wright
In New York City on October n, 1918.
O. What is the first of all temperance
pledges in New England7-M. C. M.
A. Alice Morse Earle 50 classed q
passage in the diary of Gov. John Win
throp: "The Governor, upon oonsidera-
ton of the inconveniences which had
grown in England by drinking. one to
another. restrained it at his own table,
and wished others to do the like, so ii
grew, little by little. into disuse."
Q. What city In the United States has
the greatest amount Of sunshine 2-v. r.
A. Yuma. Ariz.. has the maximum
amount of recorded sunshine, So per
cent Of the possible. Localities having
In excess of 30 per cent are extreme
Western Texas, Southern New Mexico
and Arizona and portions Of Nevada and
rs1for,,;o
Evening star., 1943-07-08

Time was when nobody bothered
about a mere vice president and the
name Jones was a symbol of harm
less anonymity, but that was before
BEW and RFC and their respective
directors In l943,
Evening star., 1943-07-08
The Chlldren's Book-Here is scrne-
thing especially for young children

The Chlldren's Book-Here is scme-
thing especially for young children
stories and verses from the best loved
classics of childhood. Also included
in this little 32-page publication are
riddles and paper folding which will
provide fun for the youngsters on
rainy days. Mother, too, will likepthis
little booklet for the memories 1t
brings back to her in the poems and
stories which are all-time favorites
To secure your copy Of this publica-
ton inclose 10 cents in coin, wrapped
in this clipping, and mail to The Star
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Evening star., 1943-07-08
Tribute Paid
To Confidant Of Presidents.

To C0nnd2nt OF PRESIDENTS.
To the Editor Of The Star:
Those who knew Rudolph Forster will
be grieved at his passing. He leaves a
record significant and unusual AS an
intimate associate OF seven Presidents.
A number of summers ago it was my
privilege to travel abroad with Mr..
Forster. He manifested a considerats
companionship and a vital interest in
new scenes and peoples. We became
good friends.
Marked characteristics in Mr. Forster's
professional career were faithfulness to
duty. guarded speech and discretion.
His record at the White House will be
treasured. The appreciation and affec-
ton Of many who were acquainted with
him will linger
OTTO TORNEY SIMON.
Evening star., 1943-07-08
Comments on Report
Concerning Cinchona r

Comments on Report
Concerning Cinchona Procurement.
To the Editor Of Ths Star:
After reading the editorial Time for
a Showdown" and admiring the common
sense therein, read the text OF Jesse
Jones' answer to the committee on
charges against him and, under "Cin-
chona Bark" was astounded by this
None of the plans recognized that
the procurement of cinchona bark. par
ticularly in Latin American where 1t was
not well understood, requires skilled and
experienced handling. - 80
Now quinine, or cinchona, the South
American tree which yields quinine, as
we know it, Is drug as familiar to the
average person in the American tropics
as the Lords Prayer. In Europe 1t is
often called Jesuit bark or Peruvian bark.
I am sure that during my IS years in
Latin America I used or heard quinine
spoken of at least once a day. This bark
was used in infusion long before inde-
would seem high time that peoples who
have been swallowing this drug for at
least two centuries would have a fairly
good idea ere this as to its procurement.
A former boss of mine, who has spent
Is years In South American countries
and who is working for one of the major
oil companies and who, incidentally, is
not New Dealer, told me with pride that
the BEW employees he has met in those
countries are well-informed, well-trained,
businesslike individuals. and that Mr..
Wallace is admired for his honesty,
friendliness and catholicity. J.A. C.
Increase Of Pay for Government
Workers Denied.
To the Editor Of The Star:
The Star OF July 3 printed an edito-
rial on Community Chest Salaries"
which caught my eye since have been
a contributor to the Community Chest
ever since it has been established.
I am not concerned with the ad-
vances suggested for the Community
Chest employees for the advance in the
cost Of living doubtless has been such
that they are justified, but am con-
cerned when you make the statement
that these advances are generally less
than the salaries granted throughout
the Government service.
In the departmental service the
Government employees income has been
increased about 20 per cent. not through
one cent OF salary advance but by
stretch-out method of increasing the
work week from 80 to 48 hours and
paying employees for this additional
time. which is substantially the same
old rate. True, their income has been
increased by the additional number Of
hours work which they put In, but many
Evening star., 1943-07-08
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the 1rriter, although the use of
a pseudonyn1 for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit oil letters pith
uie,D to condensation.
Evening star., 1943-07-08

@. What city In the United States has
the greatest amount OF s,lnshine?-v T.
A. Yuma. Ariz.. has the maximum
amount of recorded sunshine, ss per
cent Of the possible. Localities having
In excess Of 30 per cent are extreme
Western Texas, Southern New Mexico
and Arizona and portions Of Nevada and
California
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-07-23

What shall We do nOw?" he
asked. His voice was tense and
low as if he feared he might be
overheard. You say that there
might be a repetition of Detroit
and Beaumont in any city, even
here. His glance fell on the children
playing in the street, their shrill
voices rising above the sound OF
the traffic. Il can't understand it.
Why do they hate us SOL mean SO
many of them. Why are they
against us having skilled jobs and
high pay? Do they want all Of
US to live in alleys and slums, to
be ragged and ignorant and dumb
forever? Mr.. Carter, didn't want
to look at the papers that week
felt ashamed. Everywhere pictures
of colOred men running or lying in
the street. l was ashamed and l
was so mad think l was even sore
at my boss just because he was
white, though God knows, he al
ways treated me fine. But what
are we going to dO?"
This was a long speech for Henry
Stanton. He took off his hat to
wipe his forehead, ghstening with
perspiration. For the first time, l
realized that his hair was almost
white. l had known him a long
time.
The first thing we should do in
my opinion is to increase the tempo
and intensity our efforts to enter
American industry as American
citizens; to step up the fight
against race discrimination and
segregation wherever it may be.
This is no time to quit. We should
utilize every legal means-the pub
lie platform, the press, and radio,
the courts-tO press our fight. We
must attempt to arouse public
opinion-to show men like your
boss who really doesn't hate the
Negro that he must do something,
for it is the apathy of men like your
boss which makes possible the
triumph and rule of the mob.
We hear a lot about the Negro
and the white giving and taking.
Giving and taking what? Colored
America is doing all the taking.
Our aspirations are the aspirations
of every American; a chance to
work, to acquire skills, to live in
decent homes. As Americans those
are our rights. If we ever abdicate,
if we compromise on these funda-
mental rights we are lost. We need
not resort to violence nor do we
need to utilize fantastic and spec
tacular methods to impress Ameri-
ca. Nor do we need to commit
illegal acts in the South where
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-07-23
Duluth Paper One With Hitler Theory

typewriter OF an editorial WHICH Is
to Duluth NEWSRBUNE OF July 10
This newspaper published by Rdder of the famed fam
M which publishes our St. Paul papers, PRESS and the DIS
PATCH amazing thing about the editorial from the Duluth paper
that it agrees theology of racial segregation
In remarkable editorial for northern newspaper MI
paper hawy discusses the causes OF riots IN Deo ana
finally concludes that the the problem to adopt
the policy of segregation.
The last editorial Segregation seems to be
the onv answer" The NEWSTRIBUNE therefore, in complete
agreement Adoph Hitler who also that certain races
should be extermnad they should be confined and sege
GATED in eettoes where the values OF
the superior race ., ,
One of the members branch of the Rdder family
which farfung interests suing several
for ProNaz The Riders Duluth
morning paper does not prove sympathy the Axis but
+ainv indicates that the to solving the
problem of racial democracy is segregation the Nazs
espouse the remedy.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-07-23
PLAIN TALK
By ELMER CARTER

segregation is fixed by law.
But here in the North We must
wage an unending, uncOmprOmis-
ing fight for our rights as citizens.
If we fail to do this, then the
Negro in the South and finally in
the North will occupy the status of
pariah forever. 1t was free North
that doomed slavery in the South.
The white South has always known
this. That is the reason it tries
so hard to spread racial segregation
in the North. The South knows that
if segregation is checked and de-
strOyed in the North its end in the
South will be but a matter of
measurable time. 1t is significant
that no mObs attacked Negroes in
those areas in Detroit where both
whites and colOred lived as neigh
bOrs, according to LIFE Magazine
in its brilliant picture commentary
of the riot.
But, Mr.. Carter" he said, its
growing here and the South doesn't
have to try so hard to spread it."
Il know" was my reply but we
have a chance, a fighting chance
to beat it. That's all we need, a
fighting chance. The dominant
forces Of the world have made the
test for liberty not whether you
deserve it, but whether you will
fight for it and die for it, and that
is what we must be willing to do.
And you must not forget that there
are powerful forces on our SIDE
Great Americans like Pearl S. Buck
and Thomas of the CLIO and many
others. and there will be more
but most important of all, there IS
the spirit of the times sweeping the
world, the spirit of freedom ana
equality for all men,"
THAT sounds all right" ne spoke
deliberately. "But supposing a MOB
started to day, right here. What
should we do?" "In that case," was
nv reply "there can be but one
answer. The whole history OF the
Anglo-Saxon world has given US
that answer. We must AVOID
trouble. We must avoid the appear
ance of trouble. We must appeal to
the forces of law and order. But II
has been written in English law
with a pen dipped in the blood OF
Englishmen that every mans home
;s his castle and he shall defend
it to the death"
While was speaking, Henry was
looking again at the children tired
from their play now quietly sitting
on the edge of the park. At last ne
spoke. 81 hope" he said, lit doesn't
come to that here. But if it does
that's where they will find me, on
my doorstep"