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Evening star., 1943-03-19
Clocks Permitted

The Government has decided to
allow resumption of the manufac-
ture Of alarm clocks. Such a con-
cession is designed to correct a phase
Of absenteeism, but it also serves to
call attention to the growing i'm
portance of time in an era of turmoil
and transition.
No one knows for certain when
machines for the measuring of min
utes first were invented. The Ency-
clopaedia Britannica says that: The
. first clock is ascribed to Pope Sylvester
II in AID. 996," but Charles E. Littles
Encyclopedia Of Classified Dates" re-
ports that Harun- al-Raschid. the
most notably famous Of the califs
of Baghdad, seeking an alliance with
Charlemagne, the Emperor of the
West, in 802 presented him with IAN
artistic striking clock, having auto
matte figures which mark the hour
by playing on musical instruments. "
Still earlier, however, according to
"Harper'S Book Of Facts, Pope Paul I
offered to Pepin the Short, King Of
the French, the only clock then
known an incident of the year 760.
Most mechanical time counters Of
the Middle Ages were large affairs.
Wheels three feet in diameter are
mentioned in medieval chronicles.
'WorkS' Of such proportions probably
characterized a celebrated clock set
up in the Old Palace Yard in London
IN 1898. A great clock" was in
stalled at Canterbury Cathedral in
1892, the cost thereof being $50.
Saint Adams likewise had a big
clock about 1926 There were others
In Genoa Bologna, StraSburg. Paris
and Westminster in the 14th century.
But up TO 1880 no portable clock Of
any cOnSeQuenCe-aS distinct from
pocket watches produced at Nuern-
berg in l447-iS believed to have
existed i is Of interest to note in
this connection that Shakespeare. in
Loves Labor Lost" 1898. complains
OF a German clock. still a-repairing;
ever out IF frame, and never going
Alright"
The Britannica, considering the
New World division Of the subject
observes. The clock industry showed
an entirely different development in
America from that in Europe where
clocks were made by jewelers., lock
smiths, blacksmiths, astronomers and
priests" West Of the Atlantic. the
first clock makers were recruited
from the ranks Of the carpenters
and consequently the Oldest Amer
lean clocks were constructed Of
wood" Eli Terry Of Connecticut
G772-1852) was one of the pioneers
He was much ridlcuIed" by his
Evening star., 1943-03-19
FRIDAY

The announcement by Minority
Leader Joseph W. Martin, jr.. that
the House Republicans will accept no
compromise with the administra-
TONS pay yOu-g0' bill, coupled
with the refusal of Speaker Rayburn
to grant any form Of gag rule on
this issue, means that the taxpayers
are assured Of a cIear-cut test of
legislative sentiment on the question
of placing income tax payments on
a current basis.
The great majority Of the Repub-
Gcans will support the Carlson bill,
which embodies the Ruml plan with
some notifications. They will be
opposed by the House leadership.
which stands committed to the bill
reported out by the Ways and Means
Committee and Endorsed 100 per
cent by the administration.
This is the measure which Mr..
Martin has called a "monstrosity"
and which certainly falls far short
Of offering the taxpayers any oppor-
tunity to get on a pay-as-you-go
basis. The bill offers what its spon-
sors call an option. That is, tax
payers may elect to pay their 1912
taxes in full and also deduct 20 per
cent of this years income toward
payment of l943 taxes. For the great
bulk Of the taxpayers, however, this
is meaningless choice, since very
few can afford to pay two years taxes
in one year. 1t would benefit a few
those who have the resources to
double up on tax payments-but for
the rank-and-file it merely means
the perpetuation of the evils inherent
In the prevailing system.
The Carlson plan, on the other
hand, presents real opportunity to
get the taxpayers out of endless debt
to the Government. and, according to
Mr.. Martin, it would bring an addi-
tional three billion dollars into the
Treasury this year Whether it will
pass the House depends upon the
number Of Democrats willing to
break with the administration on this
issue, but, at the least, it is highly
gratifying that there is to be a clear
opportunity for the legislators to
express themselves on this vital
question.
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Arbutus

The ledges still conceal a trace of
sno1O
Aboue the banks that edge the
Woodland stream,
And here in early spring are buds
that bloD
In hidden beauty lovely as
dream.
Here bracken, moss and hchen make
a bed,
And white moths rest ptth ur-
dulatino utngs;
The naples faunt their tassels ouer-
head.
About the place a haunting fro
GRANGE cHngs
Part gently, and NTH Yerersnt
fngertips,
The rough unlopely leapes, dnd
phen you find
Small ,oaren blossoms Nth rose
tinted lips, \
Then shall the Utnter's gloor,s be
lett behind.
And you may. kneeling, smile and
call spring good, -
Beholding pink nrbutus IN a ,pood.
HARRIET LYON LEONARD.
Evening star., 1943-03-19

O. Please give the source Of the line
"Loveliest of trees, the cherry now IS
hung with bloom along the bought
N. c. r.
A. 1t is from "A Shropshire Lad" by
A. E. Housman.
@. How many persons reported In
comes of a million dollars and over last
year?-R. w. L.
A. In 1910, 81 individuals reported In
comes of 81 ,000,0 900 and over The cor
responding figure for 1e4l is not yet
available
O. When were saddle horses first
used?-D. E
A. 1t is not known definitely There
is no mention of horseback riding over
reasonable distances until the time OF
Mohammed The prophet eager to
spread his religious principles, mounted
his disciples on horses, thereby causing
them to be regarded with superstitious
| awe wherever they went.
| @. When was the battleship Iowa
! commissioned?-E L. H,
| A. The U. S. S. Iowa launched on
August 81, 1912, was commissioned on
February %, ls43
| @. What is smoker pool"?-B McC
| A. Smoker pool is variety of pool
played with Is red balls, having a value
| Of one each, and six variously colored
| balls. having values Of from 2 to re-
| spectively, on which the striker may play
only after pocketing a red bali.
Q. What part Of building is the
| facade?-N. D.
A. Facade is an architectural term for
the external face OF building, especially
the principal front
Q. What kind of a gem is a satellite?
R L. c.
A. The Geological Survey says the
name satellite" is applied, as a gem
name, to variety of serpentine which
when cut with rounded surface shows
cats eye or chatoyant effect, showing
a changeable luster or opalescence with
out any play of colors.
Q. What was done with the body OF
King Tut?-R D. E.
A. The body of the youthful Pharoah
Tutankhamen still lies in his beautiful
sarcophagus in the burial chamber Of
his tomb. Nearly all of the funeral fur
nishings are in the National Museum In
Cairo, Egypt
@. How many Negro slaves were In
the l3 colonies in l760?-R. c. D.
A. In that year the population ap-
proximated 1000 ,ooo About one fourth
were Negro slaves.
O. What caused Chopin to leave War;
saw, his birthplace, and move to Paris?
H. G.
A. The occupation of Warsaw by the
Russians caused him to leave his native
city. One of his greatest compositions,
popularity called Revolution was in
spired by the fall Of Warsaw.
@. What is the purpose of the School
Of Military Government?-P. S. B.
A. The School of Military Govern
ment, Charlottesville Va, was established
for the purpose of training Army Officers
for future detail in connection with mill
tary government and liaison Students
are officers of the grades from captain
to colonel, inclusive
Evening star., 1943-03-19
Another Name Suggested
For Northwest Highroad.

To the Editor OF The Star:
Several days ago noticed an item In
The Star concerning the dissension
which has arisen over the naming Of
the AlaskanCanadian highway. whole
heartedly agree with the Alaskan op-
ponents OF the present name OF the
highway that Alcan is both clumsy and
entirely too much like "ashcan" to be
allowed to remain as permanent desig-
nation Of this marvellous monument to
modern engineering skill
Since three-fifths OF the highway lies
within the Dominion of Canada, should
think that the two syllables OF the
word might be reversed so as to give
Canada preference in the fusion. The
resulting name Canal Cor Can-aD high
way would at the same time be much
more sonorous and fitting than the first
choice. AGNES T. KNIGHT.
Evening star., 1943-03-19

ness idea the board talks about? Part
ners put up half the capital and share
the losses and profits. The New Deal
today puts up none of the capital, shares
none OF the losses. but takes about 30
per cent OF the profits 1t would seem
that they are we'll Into" business now.
Somebody had better tip off the Ma
tional Resources and Planning Board.
A partnership would be a backward step
for the New Deal. BILL WERBER.
Questions Concerning Liquor Traffic
Suggest Its Suppression in Wartime.
To the Editor Of The Star:
Answers to the following questions
would be very much appreciated by me:
II the unlimited sale and distribution
OF liquor is not essential to the prosecu-
ton OF the war, why Is liquor not
rationed?
If the delivery Of milk, groceries and
even medicines is necessarily restricted to
save gas and rubber, how is it that
brewery trucks cover the city every week
day and liquor Is delivered day and
night?
II it takes fuel to produce electric cur
rent and if private homes must be kept
at an uncomfortable and in many cases.
unhealthy low temperature and If it Is
necessary that we have national black
outs to conserve fuel, why are liquor
stores allowed to keep their extensive
electric signs lighted day and night?
II there is to be shortage OF all essen
tial foodstuf1s for man and beast and
their local consumption is to be reduced
by from 20 to so per cent, why is the
manufacture of beer which consumes a
great amount of grain to be reduced by
only 7 per cent?
II the money that is used to buy LIQUOR.
beer and wine were used by the spenders
to purchase Government bonds, would
1t not be more beneficial to them, their
families and to the Government than the
small amount of Federal tax which is
collected from the liquor dealers and
manufacturers?
II 1t is necessary to sacrifice any busi-
ness to win the war, why should the
liquor and beer business be spared to
the last, unless, as it appears, this b,si-
ness is considered essential to the sue
cessful prosecution of the war? B.H.
Evening star., 1943-03-19

the stature which its founders en-
visioned.
1t might be added that the ap-
pointment is gratifying to officials
and the public with whom Mr.. Yates
has come into contact during his
years at the General Accounting Of
fee,
Evening star., 1943-03-19
Unpleasant
From the Wall Street journal

u
Secretary Perkins mentions "unpleas-
ant working conditions" as one of the
causes of absenteeism in war plants.
There's an Idea! If our men on Guadal-
canal or in North Africa find their work.
Ing conditions unpleasant-and perhaps
they do sometlmes-should they not lay
of day or two, or until the unpleasant
conditions are corrected2
Evening star., 1943-03-19

The latest invention caused by the
scarcity Of metals consists OF bed
springs made Of wood. These may
be all right as far as elasticity is con-
cerned, but how about termites, and
the ensuing inevitable nocturnal col
lapse?
Evening star., 1943-03-19
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the ,Driter, although the use OF
a pseudonynr for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters uith
a Uie1D to condensation.
Evening star., 1943-03-19
Hoskin's Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. Hdskin.

reader can get the urstCer TO any
question OF tact BY tCrittrc The Ere
ming Star Information Bureau. Fred
eric J. RdSkin, director. Washington.
D. c. Please inciose stamp for return
postage.
Q. Has Gen. Eisenhower's promotion
to full general been approved by the
Senate?-J. T. L.
A. The nomination OF 1t. Gen. Dwight
D. Eisenhower to the rank OF fun gen.
eral temporary was sent by President
Roosevelt to the Senate on February IL.
1t was approved on that date.
@ Which fly faster, large or small
birds?-W. G.. H.
A. 1t is generally conceded that when
two birds Of similar type are once in
the air, the heavier bird is the faster.
@. Can one battle be singled out as
the most important fought in America
F. D. M.
A. Henry Elson, the historian says
that, measured by results, the Battle OF
Quebec was the most important
Evening star., 1943-03-19

Everyday Science-Not the heavy,
technical phases of the subject-but
the things that touch our lives every
dav-told in simple language for all to
understand Are men more intelli-
gent than women? Does an automo-
bile have more power on rainy day?
Do we think in words? What makes
metal rust? What are the best hours
for sleeping? The answers to these
questions and hundreds more OF the
same sort that people ask every day
are included in the booklet, Every
day ScienSe" To secure your copy
Of this informative publication in
close Is cents in coin wrapped In
this clipping, and mail to The Star
Information Bureau.
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Member of the Associated Press

Entered a. the Post Once Washlnston. D c.
as Second-C!aSs mali matter
Evening star., 1943-03-19
No Compromise

---- March 10, I943
Evening star., 1943-06-08
Fenwick Listed in Panel
For u. Of Virqinia Post

Maj. Charles r. Fenwick of Ar
lington is one of nine University Of
Virginia alumni named by the Board
of Managers Of the Alumni Asso-
citation as a panel from which Gov.
Darden will select one to fill a
vacancy on the university's Board
of Visitors.
Maj. Fenwick is a native Of East
Falls Church and was graduated
from the university in 1925. He
entered the Army several months
ago.
He Is member of the House of
Delegates and is up for reelection
this fall. He is a member OF the
State Boxing Commission, the State
Welfare Board and the Governors
Advisory Legislative Council, and is
chairman OF the Motor Vehicle Tax
Study Commission.
Maj. Fenwick has served as presi-
Evening star., 1943-06-08
Program at YWCA
Wednesday Includes
Community Singing

Music, including community sing
Ing. will be one of a variety of at
fractions to be offered by the Young
Womens Christian Association in a
program tomorrow evening at the
headquarters, Seventeenth and K
streets NV.
Mendy Shain, director of the Jew
1sh Folk Chorus, will direct the COM
munity singing at $3.50 pm A half
hour of recordings of American bal
lads and folk songs will be presented
at 9 pm. by Miss Catherine Nimitz
OF the Public Library.
Representative Bender, Republi-
can, of Ohio will continue a series
of discussions at $50 pm.
A craft shop on the sixth floor
and game room on the fourth floor
will be open from $50 to 1890 pm,
Mrs Elva Naren will be in charge
of the craft shop, where such hob
bies as painting, sketching, linoleum
blocking and paper mosaic work may
be developed The fourth floor pro-
vides equipment for ping-pong,
checkers, chess and other games.
The activities are arranged for the
benefit of enlisted men and women
in the service. warWorkers and
others interested.
Evening star., 1943-06-08
Chinese Painting
Exhibit Opens for
Public Tomorrow
Miss Alison StilweRs
Art Included in
Relief Center Display

Paintings of Miss Alison Stilwen,
the 22-year-old daughter of 1t. Gen.
Joseph w. Stilwell, will be included
in an exhibit of Chinese paintings
to be exhibited this month under
the auspices of the Washington
Committee of United China Relief,
Inc. The exhibit which will open
tomorrow to continue from 10 am.
until pm. each day until June 80
will be held at the United War Re-
lief Center, 1918 Connecticut avenue
NV.
A previeW of the paintings is being
held today, with members of Girl
Scout Troop No. "a serving as Junior
hostesses.
Miss StilWell, who was born in
China and received her early educa-
tion there, is accredited with being
one of the few occidentals to master
the art of Chinese brush painting
She began her art studies at the
age of Is when she was accepted
as student by the famous Chinese
artist, Prince Pu Ju.
Those who will assist in serving
and other arrangements at the
opening reception are Scouts Claire
Wommack. Carol Holmgren, Hilda
McTeer, Florence Mood, Patsy
Moran. Norma Plavnick, Linda
Loehler. Vivian Cabler. Evelyn
Crandal, Mary Hubbard. Margot
Pringle and Margaret Story.
Mrs. E. ]. Goodwin, the troop
leader, will be in charge of the
Scouts.
Evening star., 1943-06-08
Mrs. c.. A. Zoller, Jr..
Heads Homeopathic
Wornen's Board

Mrs. Carl A. zoller, jr., has been
elected president Of the Women's
Board OF the National Homeopathic
Hospital, according to an announce
ment.
Mrs. Clarence Dodge was elected
first vice president; Mrs. Tomas
Cajigas, second vice president; Mrs.
John Shugrue, recording secretary:
Mrs. John Swartwout, assistant re-
cording secretary; Mrs. Byron
Thomson, corresponding secretary;
Mrs. Donald Doyle, assistant cor
responding secretary; Mrs. Edgar
Quayle, treasurer: Mrs. w. Calhoun
Stirling, assistant treasurer, and
Mrs. Augusta H. Brown, legal ad-
visor.
Mrs. Dodge has been made chair
man Of the House Committee and
Mrs. Shugrue, chairman OF the
Sewing Committee.
Evening star., 1943-06-08
DAG to Seek Funds
For Mobile Unit

A phantom" card party is being
sponsored by the District of Colum-
bia Daughters of the American Colo
nists today to raise funds towards
the purchase of a mobile unit for
war service authorized by the ma
tional society at an assembly in New
York in April.
The Committee on Arrangements
includes Mrs. Lee R. Pennington,
Mrs. Harry c. Grove, Miss Caroline
V. Sudler and Mrs. Frank B. Steele,
state regent of the District. Funds
will be sent to Miss Elizabeth R.
Groves. State treasurer.
Mrs. Loren Edgar Rex, of Wichita,
kans., the newly elected president, is
now visiting in Washington.
Evening star., 1943-06-08

have been appointed: Fine arts,
Mrs. r. K. Bailey; home, Mrs. Carl
L. Fairall; hospitality, Mrs. j. w.
Roth; literature, Mrs. r. S. Hart,
and philanthropic, Mrs. v. T. Brant-
ley.
Directors to the federation are
Mrs. MacMaugh. Mrs. T. S. Tincher
and Mrs. E. B. johnson. Alternates
include Mrs. Arthur G. Dunn and
Mrs. w. A. Winkelhaus. Other ap-
pointments are: Parliamentarian
Mrs. Otto Hammerlund; custodian
Of files, Mrs. Horace ]. Phelps; bud
get and finance, Mrs. Fred v.
Brown: "The Club Woman" Mrs.
MacMaugh; year book, Mrs. Sehorn;
program, Mrs. R. E. Holm; publicity,
Mrs. Lief1e Dietz; pages, Mrs. P. D.
MacMorris; library, Mrs. Ruth E.
Mills.
A reception to the officers fol-
lowed the business meeting.
Evening star., 1943-06-08
Mrs. Hull to Attend

Mrs. Cordell Hull, wife of the Sec
retary of State, is among associate
members of the American Newspa-
per Womens Club who have ac-
cepted that organizations invitation
for luncheon Monday. The lunch
con is planned in honor of the asso-
ciate members and will be given in
the Chinese Room of the Mayfower
Hotel, the club headquarters at 1904
Twentieth street being too small.
Sonora de Espil, wife of the Ar
gentine Ambassador, is another of
the associate members who has &C
ceDted,
Evening star., 1943-06-08
Alurnnae Picnic

The final meeting of the Lake
Erie College Alumnae Club of Wash
tngton, Maryland and Virginia will
be a picnic at pm. tomorrow in
Rock Creek Park. Plans for the
coming year, which were formulated
at the May meeting, will be discussed
during the evening. Miss Helen
Farr, 7701 Georgia avenue NV, will
give instructions on how to get to
the picnic place to those desiring
tnforma tion.
Evening star., 1943-06-08
Petworth Women
Report Making
24,92O Dressings
5000 Garments
Produced by
Red Cross Unit

Reports given at the annual meet
ing Of the Petworth Woman's Club
last night revealed that 1920 surgi-
cal dressings have been made by
members and 5000 tailored and
knitted garments have been made
by the Red Cross Community Pro-
duction Unit. Mrs. Claude M. Bal
lard reported that the dressings
were contributed to the Instructive
Visiting Nurses and that the new
surgical dressing unit under the
Craftsmanship of Mrs. S. c. Tupman
had made 5,400 surgical dressings
during the first month. Reports for
the Red Cross Community Unit
were made by Mrs. V. H. Schorn,
chairman.
Mrs. Sue Richwine, the club
treasurer, announcing that $2,050 of
the building fund has been con-
verteo into Government bonds.
Stars on the club service flag
represent "a sons, S husbands and
daughter of members serving with
the armed forces, according to an
by MIST. S. Tincher.
In addition to reports of officers
and committee chairmen, the pro-
gram included several short selec-
tions read by Mrs. H. R. Norton.
In compliance with the request
by Mrs. John L. Whitehurst, pres
ident of the General Federation of
Women's Clubs, the club will be
ready to function during the sum-
mer months if an emergency should
arise. The club voted last night to
the president to call
meetings with the consent of
quorum of the board, should it be
found necessary.
At the close of the meeting, the
gavel was turned over by Mrs.
Frank J. MacMaugh. retiring pres
ident. to Mrs. S. M. Scates, new
PRESIDENT
The following section chairmen
Evening star., 1943-06-08
Mount Holyoke Club
Elects Miss Carter

Miss Grace Carter has been elect
ed president of the Mount Holyoke
College Alumnae Club of Washing
ton, succeeding Mrs. c. Irving
Brown, who served for two years.
Other new officers are Miss Helen
Monchow, first vice president; Miss
Catherine Blakeslee, second vice
PRESIDENT; Miss Milouise Priest, re-
cording secretary; Mrs. Arthur F..
Beai, corresponding secretary, and
Miss Jean Benton, treasurer.
Evening star., 1943-06-08
Duhanel to Speak

celebrated Women of Early
Washington" will be the subject of
a short talk by James F. Duhamel
at the weekly "get-together" of the
Women's City Club at 8 o'clock to-
night at the clubhouse. Games will
follow the program and prizes will
be offered.
Evening star., 1943-06-08

dent Of the University Of Virginia
Alumni Association, and at present
is a member of the Board of Man.
ayers of the association, y
Evening star., 1943-06-08
Mothers to Meet

A meeting of the newly organized
Blue Star Mothers will be held at
8 pm tomorrow at the American Le-
gion Hall, 2437 Fifteenth street NV.
All mothers with sons or daughters
in the service are invited to attend.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-22
Army Takes Over
General Patch Replaces U. S. Marine Commander
in Charge Of GuadaIeena Campaign

WASHINGTON. Jan. 81 (UP).
The navy announced today that
Maj. Gen. Alexander NJ. Patch of
the United States Army, has taken
over command of the American
forces on Guadalcanal Island.
Patch relieved Maj. Gen. Alex
ander A. Vandegrift. who COM
manded the marines who landed in
the Solomons on August 7.
1t was Patch. fighting member
of a fighting family, who directed
the recent offensive in which
American soldiers stormed and
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-22

Meet Men
.MoyLose


Petitions demanding revocation
OF licenses of three Detroit meat
wholesalers for alleged violation
of the price control act were
handed TO Mayor Edward J. JEFF
fries Jr. today by local OPA
officials.
IT was the first such action
taken against Detroit dealers
under a new city ordinance en-
powering the mayor 10 revoke
licenses for price ceiling infrac-
tons.
Named in the petitions were;
Charles McManus and job n
Vogt, 25O0 Orleans street, accused
Of overcharging customers Sl2,-
1889 on meat sales betwe cen
August - and November 20
David Radncr. head of Radner
Beef Company 2442 Ricpelle
street, charged with selling grade
a beef three cents over the IS
cent wholesale ceiling.
Theodore T. Miloch. 4079 DEM
ing avenue. who allegedly in
creased the price of veal TO IS
cents cents above the allowed
maximum.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-22
Cries Of a Heard
In London Debris

LONDON. Jan. q CUP).-Res-
cue workers digging in the debris
of the bomb-blasted London school
house tonight were reported 10
have heard the cries of four chill
dren still buried in the wreckaGe
Digging operations were speeded
in an effort 20 reach the victims
Forty-eight were known dead
and so seriously wounded in the
school bombing. Twenty were re-
ported missing.