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Evening star., 1943-05-15
Chuthum's S Duys

When Winston Churchill yesterday
mentioned the name of his great
forerunner William Pitt the Elder,
Lord Chatham, he paid compliment
to one OF the principal architects of
the British Commonwealth of Ma
tions. But it also appears to have
been his graceful purpose to render
homage to those distinguished men
who, directly or indirectly, were
associated with his eighteenth CEN
tury predecessor in the work to which
he referred. The victories which
"one had to get up early" in order
not to miss some news about were
won over France, the Continental
rival Of Britain in those colorful and
stirring times.
Professor Basil Williams of Oxford
University sums up the story in these
words:
Pitt was determined that this
should be a national war. He got rid
or German mercenarieS who had
been sent over to resist invasion and
revived the ancient militia, which he
made serviceable defense force; he
saw to it that England should put
herself on board her fleet" by finding
her the necessary ships and men; he
united all parties not only in the
House but throughout the country by
appeals "captivating of the people"
and above all gave them confidence
by enunclating courageous and in
telligible war policy. America and
India he fastened upon as the main
objects of 'his) strategy, so to the
first he sent out his main expeditions
and gave his chief thoughts to
celebrating the campaigns for the
conquest of Canada: and to the East
India Company and their "heaven-
born general" Give he lent invaluable
support in their struggle against the
French East India Company. But
not content with these main fields of
operation he saw that colonial en-
pire could best be won by also dis
tracing France in other parts of the
world. He attacked her on her own
coasts. in Africa, in the West Indies,
and above all kept her main armies
and resources engaged in the duel
with (his) ally Frederick by subSidiZ-
to guard his flank.
Chatham's aides, besides Give,
were the Admirals Boscawen, Hawke,
Saunders, Pocock and Watson, the
Generals Wolfe, Amherst, Abercrom-
bic, Howe, Forbes and Bouquet. With
the last named of the military cap
tains there marched George Wash
ington of Virginia, destined eventu-
ally to be still more notably famous
than any of his contemporaries.
Mr.. Churchill, gifted scholar and
master-manager of language, of
course meant exactly what he said.
1t was his intention, obviously, to
call attention to a parallel of history.
The days of Chatham and Washing
ton were those in which a universal
civilization was being made. Their
incumbent successors are leaders in
a determined endeavor to preserve
and to improve it.
Evening star., 1943-05-15
THIS AND THAT
By Charles E. TraceUeN.

not allowed out until well after 8 o'clock
in the morning, and preferably not after
6 o'clock in the evening.
Squirrels sometimes rob nests, but not
very often, at least from our observa-
tions.
Chipmunks are bad baby bird killers
and destroyers Of eggs.
They are able to climb into a tree for
a surprising distance
If chipmunks are around they should
be suspected at once when anything
of this nature occurs.
The blue jays have a bad reputation
for eating the eggs of other species and
sometimes for killing their fledglings.
Personally, we have never seen a Jay
harm another bird, either young or old.
Xxx
III grackles are in the neighborhood
they may be held in deepest suspicion.
Our correspondents cardinals were
probably lost either through grackles or
chipmunks.
II the destruction seemed purely wan
ton, without any reason whatsoever
being apparent, then the culprits are
likely to have been grackles. These large
and powerful birds reveal their inner
nature through their mean yellow eyes.
Probably no other bird looks as mean as
a grackle, when seen close. Even the
buZzards have a kinder eye.
The graceful chipmunks are notorious
destroyers OF eggs and young of song
birds. But they are such fine additions
to any home yard that no one likes to
hold them in suspicion of murder until
they are caught in the act.
Many persons, knowing that they are
not tree animals, as the squirrels are
never suspect that they can climb up
for certain distance.
They are so agile, however, and so
quick. that it is no feat for them to dash
up tree, especially If the trunk has the
slightest inclination.
The possibility of a wandering snake
must always be kept in mind in the
suburbs.
Most OF these creatures have been eX-'
terminated but now and then one will
be seen slipping away through the
underbrush in many suburban neigh
borhoods
From all these hazards. nature has
given the songbirds very little protection.
They are just things that happen and
are not taken too seriously by the crea-
lures themselves, except at the very time
of happening.
Perhaps in this way the birds teach us
a lesson, not to grieve too much in such
world as this. This particularly ap-
plies to our interest in the lives of the
various creatures. Let us keep in mind
that these things were happening to
birds for thousands of years before we
became interested in them. We must
expect to be witnesses of many tragedy
when we look little closer than most
into the ways of nature.
Evening star., 1943-05-15
In the Nav Woods

The dogwood Dough holds out ats
1Dreaths to me,
Fairer than sno,D; and as tho
blossoms bend,
I sense the ,oonder, 1eel the mystery
OF loneliness no thought can
dpprehend. lis
These fotoers rest like music onihs
air: :"
Their leaues are fame from phich
no shado,Ds JaH.
What secret joy am too dalt to
share?
What once-clear knowledge Hhrs
beyond recall? g
Some ,Dord eludes me as the dogwood
spray "sgt
Lifts up its stars. With all sahe
1Dood so bright, IN
Why must I grope for meanings no,o
tDhile May So
Persuddes to such inefeble
delight?
Yet-in all radiance, subtly inter
ttDined.
A spirit, uoice or presence I must find.
INEz BARCLAY KIRBY.
Evening star., 1943-05-15

the fact that the accused had never
been given a chance to defend
themselves and that an investiga-
ton, giving them that opportunity,
should precede any further action
by the House.
its investigation, had no precedents
on which to rely. The accused were
not guilty of any crime, or of any act
forbidden by law. There was not
even available a practical definition
OF "subverSive" that could be applied
as a yardstick, and the committee
had to write its own. 1t adopted the
policy of furnishing the accused with
whatever findings had previously
been made in their cases by the Dies
committee, the Civil Service Com
mission, the F'BI or the special In
terdepartmental Committee. It in
vited their answers and their ap-
pearance in their own defense It
evidently reached its conclusions as
w Su1lC VI Oll CIlG SCIeHSCQ
of Identification with organizations,
or their own statements, which were
subversive within the committee
definition
II the House knocks them off the
payroll, the Senate and the President
will, of course, have to concur to make
the action stick. The debates should
be interesting, for while punishment
for mans beliefs is repugnant to
American ideals, the plain fact re-
mains that the House does not want
people occupying policy making po-
SitionS in the Government, unless
put there by the vote of the people,
who are identified with advocates
of "subversive" changes in our form
of government. This is not theory.
1t is condition, state of mind that
exists regardless of abstract ideas of
Justice and injustice.
Evening star., 1943-05-15
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inverted now are catalogued by
philatelic dealers at 81, 500 each.

. through the sky. Copies with centers
inverted now are catalogued by
philatelic dealers at $4,000 each.
According to a schedule carefully
worked out in advance, Lieutenant
Boyle was to pass en- route an air
mail ship southbound to the Capital.
Unfortunately, mechanical trouble
obliged him to come down at Wal
dorf, Maryland Meanwhile, Lieu
tenant Torrey H. Webb made the
hop from New York to Philadelphia
and Lieutenant James C. Edgerton
finished the trip to Potomac Park,
from which terminal he set out the
following morning with a second
load. The Star remarked editorially:
The ideal of mail by air route has
been held for long time as a goal,
ever since the demonstration of the
practicability of the heavier than
air machine, indeed, and now it ap-
pears to have become an attained
fact"
Such an optimistic view amply was
justified by subsequent developments.
Within few weeks after May IS, 1918,
the demand for airpost service had
been expressed by business and cul-
tural interests in every part of the
country. Acceleration of the speed
OF transmission of letters was recog-
nized as stimulus for social as we'll
as industrial progress BY July /,
1924, continuous day-and- night oper-
alton across the continent had been
put into effect. Trans-Pacifc facil-
tiles were inaugurated in 1885, trans
Atlantic in 1899.
Difficulties, of course, were numer-
Gus, especially in the experimental
period" and again in 1884 when the
Government suddenly Cancelled all
airmail contracts then existing, but,
generally speaking, the public has
been satisfied with what it has re-
ceived in return for the investment
OF its money and its confidence. Pre-
vailing hopes look forward to a time
when practically all first-class letters
may be transported by plane.
Evening star., 1943-05-15
A Sound Notion

This is no war Of silence. The
voice of victory is loud-often too
loud for comfort. A barrage at the
front is deafening, and the noise of
many war plants at home scarcely
less so. Ear plugs may help, but are
not always permitted, as they shut
out necessary orders. Invention now
comes to bat with a remarkable de-
vice being tested at several shipyards.
1t is described by the Journal OF the
American Medical Association as
selective ear plug. 1t receives all
sounds, and with positively weird
accuracy distinguishes between
what is needed for victory and what
is not. 1t is death on the clang of
riveting hammer and traps without
fail the buzz of saw, the hiss of
steam or the bark of an exhaust, re-
fusing these disturbing noises any
further passage. At the same time,
it gives priority to human speech,
allowing it to pass unimpeded. What
it does in the case of an explosive,
raucous foreman of the bucko mate
variety is not known. Perhaps some
of his expletives get through the CEN
sorship toned down in quality.
Admittedly the device is not yet
perfect. 1t still lets a little too much
OF the wrong sound through. When
the inventors can get the little gadget
to toss out those fatal words, no
matter how softly spoken: How
about lending me five bucks until
payday?"-then, and only then, can
1t claim perfection.
Evening star., 1943-05-15
Advantages Of New Crosstown
Bus Line Service Described.


Bus Line Service Described.
To the Editor OF The Star:
The Military road crosstown bus line
which started operation on May be-
tween Fourteenth street NV and Wis
consin avenue through Rock Creek Park
is, in my opinion. definite transporta-
ton aid for many of us and also COM
munity asset Of priceless value.
There are various shortcuts available
as substitutes for the "long -trip4around"
and also time saving" chances for those
who will use this new crosstown line
There is In addition a pretty ride
through Rock Greek Park in uncrowded
buses. To those who are not using this
line, here Is a new way to travel cross
town. II you live in the Georgia avenue,
Fourteenth street or Sixteenth street
sections you can use this line as Short
cut to 60 to the Zoo, Shoreham Hotel,
the new Naval Hospital, United States
Public Health Center, General Account
ing ONCE at Friendship, the new apart
ments Of Defense Homes Corp. at
Friendship, American University, MacAr-
thur boulevard, Bethesda, Washington
Cathedral and Chevy Chase.
If you live in the Wisconsin avenue or
Connecticut avenue sections you can
use this line as shortcut to 60 to the
Roosevelt High School, Central High
School, Wilson Teachers College, Four
teenth street, and Park road shopping
center, Grinith Stadium, Walter Reed
Hospital Soldiers Home, Silver Spring
and Takoma Park. There is bus stop
on Military road at the Rock Greek golf
course and at other places In Rock Creek
Evening star., 1943-05-15

Americans can read with compla-
cency of the bursts of tears of sur
rendering Nazi generals, remember
ing how heartily they guffawed at
machine-gunned French peasants,
bombed Polish refugees, starved
Greek children and homeless Rotter-
banners.
Evening star., 1943-05-15

The Germans might well adopt a
slang phrase which is the complete
equivalent of our Behind the eight
ball" It would be, I'm front of the
9th Army"
Evening star., 1943-05-15

School children in the Netherlands
have accounted for a number of Nazi
dead. 1t is presumed that the tots
just tiptoe through the tulips and
give them the works.
Evening star., 1943-05-15

Moscow reports that Laval has
agreed to cede Nice, Savoy and Cor
sica to Italy after the war. A great
idea, provided there is any Laval
to cede them and any Italy to re-
ceive them.
Evening star., 1943-05-15
RatiOning Of Liquor
Advocated as War Measure.
To the Editor Of The Star:

TO the Edlt0f OF The Staf:
How is 1t when 60 into a restaurant
for luncheon my deviled crab is half
bread, get one tablespoonful Of slaw
and five small slices of potato but. II
this lunch hasn't been sufficient can
fill out my luncheon with as many Man.
hattans and Martins as care to order?
don't mind cutting down on my food
to end this war, hut I do think that
liquor should be rationed in the Dis
trict as well as food.
MRS. GLADYS v. TAFT.
Evening star., 1943-05-15
Asks About "Fundament"
OF World Of Tomorrow

To the Editor OF The Star:
These are great and pregnant days of
world history in the making Each ad-
ditional account only accentuates the
arms in Tunisia. The mighty conclave
of American and British strategic and
fighting men now in Washington can
but portend great decisions and events
to come.
Ever an interesting subject for specu-
lation is, I think, whether those living
at the time Of the epochal-making his
tory of the day were aware of the
importance and influence Of their acts
upon the future and the lives of genera
tions then unborn.
Probably not, unless they had pre-
science beyond the ordinary ken Times
of great upheavals in the social fabric are
not conducive to philosophic distractions.
George Wasnington's bare footed boys at
Valley Forge-fghting cold, hunger,
poverty and diseaSe-doubtless had no
idea that they were laying the foundation
for the greatest nation on earth, or
Meade's scattered army at Gettysburg
that they had saved the Union, intact
for the great part it was TO take in the
battle for world freedom today.
What of that world freedom-the
world of tomorrow?
Will it be a world builded upon a
broken Geneva convention, we'll
intended but unavoidable League of
Nations an Atlantic charter or a
Council of the United Nations" with
jealous and jealous retention by the
leading powers of their vested" and
hereditary" rights; or. will its basic
fundament be the golden rule" and the
-four freedoms" Gas advocated by our
great PresidenD with sufficient concen-
trated power to discourage any future
ego-maniac in his obsession of divine or
profane appointment to rule the earth?
WILBUR H. CLOSE.
Evening star., 1943-05-15

The island of Truk, Japan's mid
Pacific Gibraltar" is steadily sink
ing, biologists have ascertained, but
we should not accept this fact as an
inducement to tighten up in our war
effort
Evening star., 1943-05-15
Even Amona Animals

From the HUNTINGTON Kans) Cleaner.
There will always be differences of
opinion as long as horses start to get up
with their front legs, and cows with their
hind ones.
Evening star., 1943-05-15

Some OF the newer battleships are
so large that they are even equipped
with linotype machines. Foreman
Of the Composing Room may yet be
listed as 4 naval rating.
Evening star., 1943-05-15
Address

@. What are the principal causes OF
divorce?-S. w. E.
A. Over a period of years cruelty has
been the most frequent cause for divorces
granted to wives and desertion has been
the cause second in Importance De-
sertion was the most frequent cause for
divorce granted to husbands, with
cruelty second.
@. Is it fact that all the back issue.
of the London Times have been micro.
filmed?-E. L. H.
A. Yes. The entire back file, with the
exception of only few issues, has been
microfilmed. The newspaper goes back
to 1875, and $4,000 feet of film were used
In the process.
@. What is the motto Of the Dukes of
Marlborough?-D. E. H.
A. The motto consists of the Italian
words, "Fiel pero desdichado," which in
English means Faithful but unfor-
tunate'
@. Which city has the most extensive
subway system?-F L. M
A. New York has the worlds largest
subway system.
Q. Is the average length Of life among
colored persons the same as for white
persons?-E. F.. r.
A. Current longevity among colored
persons is 10 years less than that for
the white. even though records show that
their expectation of life at birth has IN
creased by Ia years since the beginning
of the century
@. Where Is the most densely popu-
lated place in the world?-B. F.E.
A. 1t is the Province of Kingshu, China.
in which Shanghai is situated, which has
about 36,469,321 people in Abb square
miles.
@. When was Casablanca. IN Morocco,
founded?-J. c. W.
A. Casablanca which meafs 'slhite
house. was originally ANITA. Des.raved
by the Portuguese, it was rebuilt and re-
named Casa Branca. A Moroccan Sultan
in 1857 gave it the Arabic name Dsr ell
Baida, and Spanish merchants OF the
18th century called it by Its present
name
Q. Do comets travel in orbits?-W. LID.
A. A comet travels along an elliptic
path around the sun, the same sort of
path followed by the planets except that
the comet orbit is generally not so nearly
circular, but elongated
@. What is the most popular band
music?-R. U. S.
A. The Army Band reports that the
five most popular selections are: "The
Stars and Stripes Forever" by John
Philip Sousa Rossini's Overture to
William Tell; Straus' The Beautiful
Blue Danube; Won Suppes "The Poet
and Pleasant" and Sousa S THE Invin-
chile Eagle
O. How many cities will be affected, by
the new method of addressing letters
using numbered postal districts?-E, Y.
A. The 178 largest cities in the country.
The change simply adds numeral after
the city indicating the postal delivery
district in which the person resides.
@. In what part of the world does each
day begin?-O. S. B.
A. The new day begins at the Inter-
national Date Line. an irregular line
drawn on the map of the Pacific Ocean
at approximately the 180th meridian.
Evening star., 1943-05-15
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the 7Oriter, although the use of
a pseudonyn1 for publication is
permissible. The Star reserUes
the right to edit all letters 1uith
a uie1O to condensation.
Evening star., 1943-05-15

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Evening star., 1943-05-15
Suggestion for Extra Hour"
Prompts Question as to Effect.

To the Editor of The Star:
That Government workers INCEST of
the year" proposal-to work an extra
hour Memorial Day-may not be so nice
The purpose, undoubtedly, was to aid
the war effort, but will it do that?
I can remember one day that I worked
24lz hours straight, and many when I
worked IA and 16 hours. But that was
at manual labor-and manual labor
makes you physically tired, and you sleep
sleep that not even bombardment
could disturb. 1t was tough, but it never
seriously handicapped my efforts.
For some years, however, my work has
been go per cent mental, and I find
that ] can't take it, as I did the other
And it isn't because of my years, it is
because the effect is different I don't
get physically tired, I get nervous And
that means that I can't sleep, which, in
turn, means that don't get rested
Frankly, it is my considered judgment
that the mo holiday" decree-except
ChriStmas-already has affected the
efficiency of many Government workers.
The work has suffered both as to ac-
curacy, and as to volume Many live
out at distance, as do. 1t is case of
up before 7, snatch a cup of coffee, rush
down to work, stay inside all day. with a
half hour for lunch-part of which is
spent in line-waiting-a rush back
home, preparation Of dinner, washing
the dishes, and there, long about 7:45
or 8 you get a chance to take look at
the yard, dig some weeds, NOV the grass,
or fix the carpet sweeper. BY that time
the clock says, "go to bed" OF course,
there's Sunday, but that is no longer a
day of rest; it is catch up" day.
Most of us like to do our best, we are
not satisfied Just to get by" It might
be worth while, therefore, to re-examine
some of our efficiency methods, before
we laud too highly this incest of the
year" proposal. WILLING.
Evening star., 1943-05-15

@. Do any birds fly with speeds greater
than a mile minute?-S. E. D.
A. Some birds undoubtedly can and do
attain speeds in excess Of mile a
minute, but such cases are regarded as
exceptional.
Evening star., 1943-05-15

Park. You can transfer from the CHEVY
Chase loop or vice versa.
The new line is operating on a trial
basis at present. If it is not commercial
success we may be deprived of it's use,
because the Public Utility Commission
OF the District OF Columbia, which has
authorized this line, also can discontinue
1t. Hundreds Of people have petitioned
for this new line, so it is hoped that
they will support it. This is the hope of
the Chevy Chase Citizens Association,
the Chevy Chase Businessmens and other
organizations. JAMES H, GORDON.
Evening star., 1943-05-15

@. Has Generalissimo Chang Ka.
shek's book been published in this coun-
try?-T. r. N.
A. An English edition Of "Chinas
Destiny" is in preparation Several mix
lion copies have been sold in China.
Evening star., 1943-05-15
Hoskin''s Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. Haskiu.

A reader can get the unsyer to ann
question OF fact by ,Driting The, Eue-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Haskin, director, WASHINGTON.
d. c. Please inclose stamp for return
postage.
@. What was the estimated economic
loss from accidents last year?-W. s.
A. The estimated economic loss from
accidents in 1912 was $3,7oo 600, 900. This
covers both fatal and nonfatal accident,
and includes wage losses, medical ex.
pense, the overhead costs of insurance,
and property damage from traffic acci-
dents and fires.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-01-08
PAGE THREE
N. Armstrong is pastor and Mrs.
Allean Body, church reporter.

Junior High School Notes: The
Home Economic Dept, sponsored
Xmas patty which was reported
huge success, as well as the
"Who's Who" Contest, which end
ed in the browning of Miss Ruth
Anna Began as "Miss College
Station" Special guest We're Mrs,
Viola Harris, Jeanes Supervisor
and Mrs. Williams teacher Of the
5th grade class. Second Sunday
Forum will be held in the school
auditorium with Rev. j. N. Arm
strong local pastor of Zircn Wheel
Church as principal speaker ami
Mrs. Fannie B. Lowe, sponsor.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1943-01-08
Little Rock.

Little Rock.
Over 80 men are leaving this
week for the training camp. The
number include Pvts. Earl Cole
Lum Green, and Nelson Thomp-
son. Mr.. Thompson is an active
member of the First Bapt church,
president of the Usher board and
member of the Young Mems club
and other organizations Rev.
Shorty preached a special sermon
to the group Sunday at LIST Bapt.
Church. Several local citizens are
leaving this week for various plac-
es, mostly Calf.
The Emancipation program Mt
1st Baptist church was we'll at
tended. DIR. S, ?. Nelson of
Camden failed to get here due to
the sudden illness Of his wife. 3,
The NAACP monthly meeting will
be held this week at the Zion a,
M, f. Church.
Mrs, j. A. White is improving
Also Mrs. Ollie Willis. For local
and State news read the STATE
PRESS. 1t is on sale weekly at
the Citizens Funeral Home, lib
Elm Street.