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Evening star., 1943-06-26
Labor UItimutum

In serving notice on Congress that
organized labor will demand" the
scrapping of the hold-the- Line pro-
gram and the Little Steel formula
unless an effective rollback and sub
sidy program is operating by July IS,
CIO President Philip Murray, in
effect, has delivered an ultimatum to
the legislators.
The wisdom of this attitude is
dubious to say the least. Perhaps
there was time when a labor leader
could go before Congress and demand
one thing or another with reasonable
assurance of getting it. But that
time has passed. Throughout the
country there is rising resentment
against pressure-group demands, and
this sentiment is plainly reflected in
Congress. AS of today the legis-
lators are in no mood to submit to
demands" from Mr.. Murray, and,
as matter Of fact, he preiudices his
case by taking this approach.
But more important objection to
the position taken by the head of
the CIO goes deeper than any ques-
tion of legislative sensibilities. The
clamor for a price rollback. supported
by subsidies, Is based on the conten-
ton, explicit or implied, that organ
lied labor cannot keep abreast of
price advances without breaking
through the Little Steel formula. On
the record, this is not fact.
Figures compiled by the Govern
ment establish beyond dispute that
the average increase in wage rates
has kept pace with or exceeded the
rise in living costs. And If the actual
weekly earnings of workers, as dis
tinguished from rates of pay, be con-
sidered, the increase in earnings is
far in excess of the increase in living
costs. This is especially true of or
ganized labor, for it Is in this cate
Evening star., 1943-06-26

voluntary press censorship has
worked so we'll. And another tribute,
recognized by all Of his friends, Is
that instead Of going back to his
work as editor of the Cleveland News
afraid to look his fellows in the eye
after year CT censoring their news,
Mr.. Howard leaves Washington with
their full respect and undiminished
affection.
In these days of general abuse for
the bureaucrats, some moral must
lie in the phenomenon which finds
q bureau, charged with one of the
most onerous Of all wartime jobs
the business OF keeping things out of
the papers--functioning smoothly
through the cooperation of those
with whom 1t deals. That moral may
be that bureaucrat ceases to be a
bureaucrat and becomes a public
servant when he knows his Job, re-
spects the other mans point of view
and sticks closely to his knitting
Every intelligent person recognizes
the necessity for wartime censor
ship. But making 1t work is
another thing, and Mr.. Howard and
his associates. who have centered
their attention on the Nations press,
would not have got so far nor done
so well but for the fact that their
victims, the editors, acknowledged
that the idea Of censorship is basic
ally as abhor-ent to the censors as
to the censored.
His brethren will rejoice with Mr..
Howard in the fact that while there
was never any doubt as to his firm
ness as censor, no one ever thought
of him as bureaucrat.
Evening star., 1943-06-26
A Worthwhile Program

The extensive summer recreational
program that went into high gear
with the close of public schools fur
nisheS additional proof of the value
of unified recreation system in the
District. Under an act signed last
year by the President, recreational
properties formerly handled by the
Board of Education, the Commission
ers and the ONCE of National Capital
Parks now are functioning under a
single department, guided by board
of citizens and Government repre-
sentatives.
Faced with the tremendously diff
cult task of providing recreation for
the Swollen-wartime population of
Washington, members of the board
and Milo F. Christensen, superin-
tendent of recreation, are to be COM
mended for the program they have
put into effect. They have been faced
with priorities, limited personnel and
budgetary headaches, with everybody
else. But the activities of the depart
ment have been expanded to some
extent this summer and will be ex-
panded still further in the near fu-
ture, with completion of fourteen
new projects made available by Lam
ham Act funds. The number of day
camps has been increased from three
to six. The report of the department
that it has been swamped with appli-
cations for the camps from families
in all sections of the city is a pretty
good indication of how badly they
were needed.
The department also has arranged,
as much as it can do so, to keep GER
tain recreational units open until
dusk, instead of closing at pm,
and to keep the larger centers open
on Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
In its city-wide division it has ar
ranged at community centers for
such activities as badminton, arch
cry, choral groups, orchestras, dane
ing, games and drama groups. 1t has
granted thousands of permits for the
use of its tennis courts and fireplaces
for picnics.
Despite the excellent progress
which the board and the department
staff have made, however, the city
has still long way to go in provid-
ing adequate facilities to the public.
The city has nine public pools, of
which only three are operated en-
tirely by the department and none
of which is open on Sunday-a day
which can be just as hot as any other.
Similarly, only three of the fourteen
wading pools for young children at
Fairgrounds are open on Sunday, and
many of them are open only four
hours a day during the week. They
are not kept open now because of
unavailability of personnel.
The Recreation Board has ap-
proved Six-year postwar recreation
Improvement and development pro-
gram submitted to it by Mr.. Chris
tiansen, calling for the ultimate ex-
penditure of more than $4,000 900.
1t is designed to make up for years of
Accumulated neglect" and should
rank high on any list of nee ded
improvements.
Evening star., 1943-06-26

You youngsters in playsuits of
featherweight fabrics ought to know
about the times when the only con-
cession grandpa could make to
Washington's heat was a black
mohair coat, a soft-bosomed shirt
instead of a boiled one, though
topped by stiff collar; a straw
"boater" hat impervious to air, and
black umbrella.
Evening star., 1943-06-26

@. Are there any ylllow fever
mosquitoes in the United States2-
]. M. B.
A. The mosquito that carries yellow
fever is indigenous to this country, but
at present there is no yellow fever to
carry.
@. Please give all the titles of Halle
Selassie.-S. M.
A. His titles are Halle Selassie I, King
of Kings, King of Zion, Invincible Lion of
the Seed of Judah, Branch of the Tree
of Solomon, Implement of the Holy
Trinity.
@. Is the practice of giving extended
social news in the daily newspapers of
recent origin?-E. L. H.
A. 1t is comparatively so. When
President Monroe's daughter became a
White House bride, the complete account
of the affair in Washington newspaper
read as follows: Married. On Thurs.
Gay evening last in this city, by the Rev.
Mr.. Hawley, Samuel Lawrence Gouver-
neur, Esq, New York, to Miss Hester
rAd2A1 &AOA4AOCB yOOAASCot 0dusAVCI vi
James Monroe, President OF the United
States"
@. What is the most popular amuse.
ment in Great Britain?-D. w.
A. The game of darts. 1t is now esti-
mated that some 10000, 900 persons regu-
larly play.
Q. Who are the greatest American
orators?-F. v.
A. In the opinion of many, Daniel
Webster and William Jennings Bryan
were the two greatest.
@. How many epistles did st. Paul
write?-G. c. Y.
A. Twenty-one epistles by st. Paul
are included in the New Testament.
They are unique in religious literature.
O. Where were diamonds first mineds
ON.
A. 1t is thought that the industry
originated in India sometime between
300 and 600 BIC. At the time of Christ
diamonds were still rarity. Pliny the
Elder relates that they were owned only
by kings.
@. What famous swords are preserved
at Annapolis?-D. w. E.
A The swords of Decatur. Perry,
Preble, Dewey, Sampson and other dis
tinguished officers are preserved at the
United States Naval Academy.
Q, Does the pleasure-driving ban ap-
ply also to motorcycles?-L.P P.
A. Motorcycles are included.
@. What abrasives are used in making
sandpaper?-R. r.
A. Three minerals are commonly used
flint, garnet and emery.
@. Where was the record breaking lib
erty ship Robert E. Peary built, in Ore
gon or California?-D. r.
A. The United States Maritime Com
mission says that the vessel was built
by the Permanente Metals Corp, Rich
mond Shipyard No. 2, Richmond, Calf.
Evening star., 1943-06-26
Protests Meddling
On Part of OPA.
10 the Editnr Of rna s...,

10 enc Edltor OF The Star;
The OPA rolled back the price of but
ter, but where is the butter? It has Just
about disappeared.
They are now going to roll back the
price of meat, and today there is no
meat
Why not stop meddling with some
thing they know nothing about and let
the law of supply and demand regulate
prices as it always has and always will
despite the interference of q lot of bu-
reaucrats. w. s. DAY.
Evening star., 1943-06-26
Gentleman Of the Press

In announcing the resignation of
N. r. Howard, assistant director in
charge of the press division, Director
Of Censorship Byron Price pays him
the extraordinarily fine compliment
OF giving him credit, more than any
other one individual" "for the sue
cessful operation OF voluntary press
censorship during the past year."
That is fine compliment, because
Evening star., 1943-06-26
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the 1Driter, although the use of
q pseudonyna for publication is
permissible. The Star reSerUeS
the right to edit all letters lDith
q Dteto to condensation.
Evening star., 1943-06-26
Huskin S Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. Hnskin.

A reader can get the Gnstuer to cny
question OF fact by tDriting The Epe-
ming Star Information Bureau. Fred
eric J. Hasktn, director, Washington,
D. c. Please inclose stamp for return
postage.
@. Under the new law, will income tax
be deducted from soldiers pay?-D. r.
A. The War Department says that tax
payments will not be withheld from pay
rolls of military personnel.
@. Did judges In the United States
ever wear wigs?-L. G. e.
A. Yes, Justice william Cushing Of
Massachusetts Q732-1810) was the last
American Judge to wear a full English
wig. He discarded 1T when street urchins
in New York hooted at him.
@. What State capital was moved upon
orders from Washington, D. CIV.
c. r.
A. In May, 1865, the territorial capital
of Idaho was moved from Lewiston to
Boise, by United States Marshal ]. H.
Alvord, under orders from Washington.
Evening star., 1943-06-26

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housekeepers. Our 32-page booklet
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Evening star., 1943-06-26

@. Are there any yullow fever
mosquitoes in the United States2-
J. M. B.
A. The mosquito that carries yellow
fever is indigenous to this country, but
at present there is no yellow fever to
carry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-14
Russians
 Push Onward
BY M. s. HANDLER

OuItcu lICSS othiI SoTTCSpOHucnt
 With Russian armies, Bryansk front, Aug. 14 - (UP) Russian troops pouring through holes torn in German positions in the Spas Demensk area drove southward to- day in a swift offensive designed to crush the enemy's Desna river line and force retreat from Bryansk.
 The break through and the strong swing from points 80 miles above Bryansk came few hours after Maj Gen. Piotr P. Sabennikov, dir ccting the Soviet offensive to recap thre BryanSk, predicted major de- feats for the Nazis on this front very soon.
 If the envelopment tactic suc- ceeds. 1t was expected to smash any chance for the Germans to make q stand along the Desna and cause a fast withdrawal toward the upper Dnieper. approximately 16O miles to the west in that area.
 Latest reports to headquarters indicated the Russians already had enveloped Karachev, 46 miles west of Orel on the route to Bryansk, in movement from the south while delivering q frontal attack from the east against terrific resistance. Try To Hold Desna Line
 Sabennikov told correspondents the Germans were expected to try to hold the Desna line and the up per Dnieper. The Dcsna. q tributary of the Dniepcr, flows south and east starting west of the jpas DemcnSk area. through Bryansk, then turns northwestward, thence back south (Coniintlpd on Pace lJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-14
Full Victory Over Foes
BY JOSEPH L. MYLER
United Press Staff COrrespOndent)


 Washington, Aug. 14-(UP)-Pres- ident Roosevelt said today that the onward driving United Nations stand upon the threshold of major developments in this war"
 We are determined" he added, that he shall gain total victory over our enemies"
 In statement simultaneously commemorating the second anniver- sary of the signing of the Atlantic Charter and the eighth anniversary of enactment of the United States Social Security Law, the president said the forces of liberation" alrea- dy are making "a living reality" of one principle enunciated in the charter-self- determination of peo- pies.
 The charter was signed by MT. Roosevelt and Prime Minister Win ston Churchill two years ago on @ warship off the Newfoundland coast. That was the first of their historic meetings. Now they arc about to hold sixth conference, 1n Quebec, for a full-dress review Of military strategy for victory. Since 1941, the Atlantic Charter has been embodied in United Nations dec laration, signed by representatives of all the Allied Nations.
 Linking the charters objectives with the purposes of the American Social Security LaW-which he said should be extended--Mr. Roosevelt asserted that:
 More Than One Foe
 we recognize the fact that our enemies are not only Germany, Ita- ly and Japan: they are all the fore es of oppression. intolerance, inse- curity and injustice which have i'm peded the forward march of civil ization."
 He stressed two objectives of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-14
17-Yeor-Old Stays Two

Cleveland, Aug. 14. - (UP) - Au- thorities deliberated today whether 17-year-old Henry Hagert. confessed s.ayer of 12-year -old twin brothers can be successfully prosecuted for murder in view of the fact that he was released from the psychopathic ward of the City Hospital less than week ago.
 Hagert wrote out confession for police to shooting James and Charles Collins through the head because q didn't like those boys" and to Kidnapping nine-year-old John Bu- chanan Thursday, three days after he had been given his liberty. It was indicated he would be charged with murder.
 His arrest resulted from the alert ness of local newspaper reporter, Todd Simon. The bodies Of the Col lins boys were found yesterday Tn a field in suburban Bay Village. Si- mon went there in his professional capacity. He was approached and avldly questioned by youth oi oD- yicusly inferior mentality. He told r.olice of his suspicious. They arrest ed Hagert and obtained his confess sion.
 John Buchanan was picked up by motorist Wednesday afternoon, driven to q lonely field. hmeld cap tive overnight, subjected to abnor- nal attack, finally released. His parents received series Of strange telephone calls. He was found, semi conscious, in the field Thursday
 Meanwhile, the Collins boys, en route to golf course where they worked as caddies, thumbed q Tide
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-14
Whittemore Vindicoted

John F. Robinson, state director of the Selective Service System at Hartford, in letter to Joseph P. Kenishea, president of Local Union No. 45, United Rubber Workers Of America. this morning vindicated Harris Whittemore, Jr, head Of Naugatucks draft board, 14-A, of charges of prejudice and bias care fully studying all the facts set forth in the resolution adopted by the Union. He also decided that the accusations against the Naugatuck Local Draft Board in general were without foundation.
 Part of MT. Robinson's answer to MT. Kenishea, received this morn- ing, follows:
 Whenever 8 complaint is received at this headquarters concerning the operation and conduct of the Selec- tive Service System or its members, 1t receives most serious consldera- ton because of the possibility Of It's effect. The welfare of many regis trants may be at stake.
 The charges brought forth in the Resolution were not spJecific. Be- cause of this, and in order that my Investigating might be thorough and complete, I asked that you and your committee meet with me in my office on Tuesday, August 10, l943, for the purpose of eliciting further light on the matter.
 Your committee, consisting Of yourself, Pasquale J. Gallucci, AL bert Patchkofsky and Joseph Loun- bardi met with It. Colonels George R. Sturges, executive officer and deputy director, and George A. Morin, chief of operations, both members of my staff, and myself. In order that no misunderstanding or no misinterpretton may exist as to what transpirted at this meeting, stenographer transcribed what was said.
 With the exception of MT. Gal luccis personal case, the statements brought forth by your committee revealed, We hear rumors but have no other concrete cases"
 Several thousand registrants have mad their papers pass through Local Board No. 14-A, and 1t was with pride that I heard on Thursday, August 12, the report of these two
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-14
US. PLANES BOMB VIENNA AREA Nazis Said To Be Leaving kharkov;
 Beaten Germans Race For Sicily Coast
Score Well In Record Flight,
 2,600 Miles

London, Aug 14.-UP)-A large force of American Liberator bombers from the mddle-eastern command smashed at of Germany's biggest air craft plants south of Vienna in record 2, 2,60O-mile davlieht raid yesterday, a communique revealed to- day.
 Demonstrating to a bomb -jittery Germany that virtually no corner of its domain is beyond the range of Allied aircraft the giant fourengined planes loosed tons of explosive and fire bombs on the Wiener Neustadt Messerschmitt Works The raid was within hours of bombing attacks in the Axis capitas-Rome and Berlin.
 "Prelimnary reports show that many bombs fell in the target area among hangars and factory buildings but full details are not available" communique issued ir Cairo said The raid the first by planes of the western Allies Austria coincided with the daylight attack oy northwest based American Flying Fortresses ana medium bombers Rome.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-14
Celebrates
 1O4th Birthday

Portland, Me, August l4.-tuP)
 Jeremiah Campbcllton. who when seven years old was kidnapped by Indians after they maSsacred his parents and burned their home. eel cbrates his lO4th birthday tomor- row.
 A former resident of New Liner ick, Completion was reared by the Micmac Indians and although ne never went to school he conVerSeS iluently in four languages - Indian Italian. French and English
 Though Campbellton'S health IS impaired, he still has the use oi all his faculties and is a frequent visitor with neighbors near the home of his daughter where he no" liVeS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-14
Job-Shifting Is Subsidinq

Although only 2,249 workers were placed in jobs in the Waterbury area through the USES during May, June, and July, issuance of waivers at the compensation office during those months totaled 3,013, raising speculation as to whether or not shifting may be involved In cases of many of the workers sub hitting waivers.
 Employment officials, however, point out that practically all new industrial workers sign waivers and believe that the waivers figures represent the number of new work CTS obtained in the area during the three-month period.
 The gradual decrease in the num- Der of waivers issued since the area stabilization plan took effect is looked upon as another indication that Job shifting Is subsiding. In July the total issuance dropped to 929 as compared to 1122 in April wehn the plan took effect and 1,270 in March, 1,341 in February, and 1871 in January.
 Assigned as the reason for the large number of waivers i'll the few months after the job-freeze order took effect Is the placement of stud ents into the labor market during May, June and July. A sharp de- crease of business In the waiver division of the compensation office Is predicted by employment officials in the next few months.
 Under the requirements of the compensation law all new workers, and all employees who take another job must file statement on any previous ailment or any disability. Wide shifting of jobs in the months preceding the creation of the WING and restrictions on changing em- ployment resulted in filling of ex- tensive numbers of the statements, with the same worker sometimes calling at the office several times within few months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-14
Bombs On SoIomons

Somewhere In New Guinea, Aug. 13 DelayeO-(UP)-The Triton bombing raid on Salamaua today, largest ever staged in the southwest Pacific, probably wrecked Japanese munitions stores replenished under cover of bad weather. pilots reported today.
 Capt. Paul Johnson of Four Oaks, N. C., said big explosions were caused by his bombs and both Capt. Hal Winfrey Of Harlan. Ky, and Lieut.. Alfred Retskey of Lawrence, Mass, described red flames leaping from the ground.
 While emphasis on the Salamaua campaign was on aerial war there was no slackening of ground activ- ity. In some sections Japanese and Allied positions were only 80 yards apart and soldiers returning from the fighting area said enemy gun po- sitions could be seen plainly at places
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-14
Italians Cry
 For Peoce As .DangerGrows
BY J. EDWARD MURRAY Limited Press Staff COrrespOndent)

London, August 14. - CUP) -- New cries for peace echoed through the streets of bomb-ravaged Rome, Milan and Turin following the lat est series of Anglo raids, European advices said today, and the London Daily Mail predicted that the intensified aerial offensive may drive the Badoglio government out of office.
 disbursements of military police and troops were called out to put down peace demonstrations in Milan, hardest hit of the three cities, and are maintaining constant patrols to prevent further outbreaks, Swiss dispatches reported.
 GA broadcast of the Swiss SchWar- zenburg radio heard by U. $. Mon- itors said Dino Alfieri, Italian am- bassardor to Germany and a prom inent Fascist, had lsen arrested, according to reliable sources. No details were givenD
 All London newspapers said the three heavy raids were only Q fore taste of what awaits Italy as the result of Premier Marshal Pietro Badoglio's failure to accept the Allied demand for unconditional surrender.
 Under such pressure as the Allies propose to employ, 1t is thought that Marshal BadoSlio'S position will become impossible" /" the Daily Mail said. Tt is the opin- ion of observers in London that the time is drawing near when another government may be formed in Rome with powers as well as a desire to fulfill the unconditional surrender terms"
 Post First Raid
 Significantly, Premier Behito Mussolini and his Fascist govern ment were overthroWn six days after the first raid on Rome July