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Evening star., 1943-12-24
This and That
By Charles E. Trace,DeU,

1t was a beautiful old mirror, mel
lowed with the years, but still bright
and glistening.
This was not to be wondered at. be-
cause 1t was magic mirror although
no one knew it.
1t was not large, but large enough for
the many happy faces which had looked
into it. The frame was of gold, curiously
wrought.
1t was mirror with sense of humor,
TOO, although nobody knew that either.
On Christmas eve, it decided it would
play trick on the home folks.
The mirror smiled to itself.
1t fairly twinkled, but only one person
noticed it, and she said, merely. How
clean and bright the old mirror looks p
The old mirror sparkled in the glow
of lamps and candles
Yes" 1t said to itself, II will give
them something to think about!"
, No one heard it say that, because
mirror talk is silent, of course.
There had been too much pickering in
the house, the mirror thought.
Juvenile delinquency, it was called.
The daughter quarreled with the father.
and tonight, of all nights, she had flung
hot words at the mother.
I am going to the party" she had
named, in a tone the mirror did not
like. And with JIM"
The pretty face, which had looked
into his very soul, tonight was flushed
and angry.
Lets not quarrel on Christmas eve ,"
said the father, helplessly.
He fused and fumed often enough,
himself, but he did not like 1t in others.
That Is the way men are.
1t Is the war, DEAR" said the mother.
and she, too, seemed helpless
The daughter flung on her coat. and
held her hat in her hand, as she looked
into the old mirror.
Maybe it was because her eyes were
wet with tears, but things in the glass
somehow seemed strange.
Inc well known and loved old room,
with Its signs of living, changed and
fused into another room, and there, Just
as II she were looking into motion
picture screen, she saw an almost for
gotten room, in another City, and there
on the bed lay little child, and it was
herself.
1t all came back to her in a rush. as
she stood, coat on, hat in hand. She
had not been very old then, but she
remembered. 1t had been pneumonia.
She saw her mother kneeling at her
side.
II have decided not to CO." she said
turning away.
She came to her mothers side, and
kissed her.
Christmas seemed to be on the way.
The old mirror twinkled in the light.
and caught additional glimmer from the
dancing flames in the hearth. You had
to stand on tiptoe to see it smile,
y 4
I'm going down to the drug store.
Mary" called the father, as he seized
his hat.
He looked into the mirror, lust to be
sure to get it on straight.
He was quite vain, at bottom. The
old mirror knew that.
The dancing lights from the fireplace.
ne thought, dazed his eyes. He saw his
wife as she had been q quarter of a
century ago, wearing dress he had for
gotten, and f1oppy hat he would never
forget.
Merry Christmas, dear!" he ex-
claimed. suddenly, confused.
She was to get many presents, but
That one was the best of all, and the
old mirror knew 1t, If no one else did.
IL vas magic mirror, Of course.
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Return to Normal Time
Advocated in Behalf of Clerks.

40 the E0ltor OF Inc star.
Isn't 1t about time to ask Congress to
return us to normal daylight time,
taking off the war" time? I want
restoration to Eastern standard time
for the sake of those clerks who are
compelled to be in their respective Offices
for duty at 7:30 am. Some Of them,
having a distance to cover, must leave
home at g. This necessitates arising at
S, which really is only A.
There is SO much sickness now and a
shortage Of doctors, making it impera-
tive that We conserve our strength to
carry on" And some of us have
invalid, aged parents needing our at
tention In the morning as we'll as in the
evening Our homes are cold at so early
an hour. Those who can stay in bed
until 9 O'Clock have no such hardship
to contend with. A TIRED CLERK.
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1t should not, however be supposed
that such rate of loss is likely to con-
tinue over much longer period of time.
To take two more examples from the
last war:
Q) The German offensive against
Verdun lasted from February 81 to July
10, 1916, period of 149 days. The Ger
mans employed 66 divisions, and lost
278O00 men-an average of 283 per
division per day.
(2) The British amphibious operation
against the Gallipoli Peninsula lasted
from April Is, 1915, to January 8, 1916,
total OF 261 days The British en-
ployed Is divisions and lost 10000 men
an average of 30.7 per division per-
day. The longer the period through
which an operation lasts, the greater the
proportion of time spent by each divi-
sion "out of the line"-i e., resting or
in reserve. To put the matter another
way, the longer the operation lasts, Nne
greater the proportion Of divisions which
have participated in part OF the opera
ton, but not in all of it. The striking
resemblance between the figures 3or
Verdun and Gallipon suggests that
when we get into the neighborh6bd
Of six to nine months for q single 10
Grafton, the percentage of loss per Ii
vision is likely to 60 down 50 per ont
or thereabouts as against short intSn-
sive periods Of fighting Of one to tiifee
months. If we encounter a periodof
violent fighting on a large scale eSsly
next year, whatever its length, iEs is
likely to be followed, when its obt4c-
tives have been achieved, by a hull dir
ing which positions won will be dh-
solidated, fresh reserves and supp11es
brought up. and the enemy's resista3cs
softened by intensive air bombardmlnt.
During this period the casualties all
not be nearly as heavy.
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Congressman Travelling at Christmas
Complained About for So Doing.

To the Editor Of The Star:
I am not great hand at writing to
newspapers, but think some one should
point out to Congress that, as our
elected representatives, they should be
examples to the rest of the people.
What am I to think of men who in
the face of warnings issued by all the
carriers that travelling during the holi-
days may deprive soldiers of the chance
to get home decide to take recess to go
home during the Christmas holidays.
There are hundreds of these men, and
you can bet your bottom dollars that
they won't travel in coaches-not while
the taxpayer can, be made to pay for
better accommodations.
MARTIN WALTER.
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from the time that intensified opera
tions in Europe begin.
On that basis there is a good deal
OF experience to back up this estimate.
For example, let us take the French
offensive known as the Second Battle
of the Aisne, April 16 to May 20, 1917.
This attack was delivered by total
of 54 French divisions against strong
German defenses. It gained consid-
cradle ground, but did not produce
break-through. It cost the French
$4,000 casualties, which means a loss
Of 624 men per division per day.
\ n
Our own Meuse-Argonne offensive,
September 20-November IL, 1918, also
was launched against strong enemy
defenses gained ground and was mod
erately successful. In this operation 81
American divisions were used, averag-
ing twice as strong as French divisions:
on the basis Of the French division (or
Evening star., 1943-12-24

The keen interest Of the White House
in preventing a peaceful subjugation OF
Yugoslavia by the Nazis was prompted
by other motives than the mere desire
to deprive Germany of another country
full Of foodstuffs and raw materials.
From the military point Of view the
action had become must"
At that time the Germans were NOV
ing swiftly toward the Suez Canal If
the Germans could conquer Yugoslavia
OF the Greeks and the British in Greece
would have been even shorter than it
turned out to be. Large consignments
OF planes and tanks had been rushed
from this country to the British Armies
in Egypt. Time had to be gained at
any price to enable that war material
to reach the British before the Germans
could rush their forces from Southern
Europe across the Mediterranean to
reinforce Marshal Erwin Rommel.
The British had mad poor luck in all
their previous operations. The Yugo-
slavs did not trust the London govern
ment, and it took the powerful prestige
and influence of the United States to
change the situation.
President Roosevelt stepped in; the
pro-Nazi Prince Regent Paul and his
puppet government were overthrown,
King Peter YVES placed on the throne
and Yugo-lavia fought a short war
before she was defeated. But even
during the Today war one definite ad-
vantage was obtained-the Germans
were delayed.
Things have changed much in the
last l8 months. The guerrillas fight in
the mountains of Serbia and Macedonia
led by Gen. Mihailovich first won the
plaudits of American and British gov
ernments. Washington and London
realized that Guerrilla u,arfare had O
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make any one want
to rush up on the
roof and cheer. On
the contrary, there
is much that is de-
pressing from both
viewpoints.
For ex a m p ! e,
there IS the fact
that at a time when
adequate taxation is
vital. it has made so
horrible q mess of
the tax bill that
there are some who,
agreeing with Secre-
t ary Morgenthau's
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Casualty Rates Studied
MAJ. George Fielding Eliot

on the basis of the reduced division
of today we should count the number
of divisions employed as A. The losses
In the Meuse -Argonne operation were
therefore at the rate of 621 men per
division per day, almost exactly the
same as those in the Second Battle of
the Aisne.
OF course not every division in these
forces fought every day. Some divi-
sions sustained greater losses than
others. The losses of some divisions
were piled up in period of one, two
or three days after which the divisions
affected had to be taken out of the line
to be reconstructed. Some divisions were
in reserve throughout and hardly fought
at all. But the average remains as
rough, though by no means certain
guide.
In a previous article, estimated that
an Allied landing in Western Europe
might involve total Of about 80 di-
visions Of which perhaps 56 divisions
might be American. Applying the ratio
given above for a period of intensive
operations covering 80 days, we get.
at the rate Of 62 men per division per
day, total of 312,489 casualties. If
we are to assume that the Washington
prophet had in mind an intensified
period of offensive operations in the
Pacific, involving larger forces than
have been used there up to date-per-
haps simultaneous attacks on Rabaul and
the Marshall Islands-as going on at
the same time as the landing in West
ern Europe we see that his hint of q
possible $4,000 casualties In 90 days
may not be so far wide Of the mark,
and the suggestion is strong that this
prophecy comes from source which
has had access to estimates based on
previous war experience.
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years Ol WAX OF dp-
proximately 131, 600
may prove to be a
Somber but sober
prophet. That means
losses of $4,000 in
80 days; not neces-
Sarily the next 80
days, for there is no
indication that a
date was given as to
when this rate of
loss would COM
mence (of course
that would be giving
highly valuable in
formation to the
eOeYnv)-hllt lot lls
Evening star., 1943-12-24

The "Internation-
ale" was written in
1871 during the
Paris Commune by
a Frenchman. The
French nation had
been defeated in the
Franco Prussia / a n
War. and a last
minute attempt to
save Paris against
the defeatism of the
provinces and the
established govern
ment, by a radical
socialist movement
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Russia to withdraw
their support from
Gen. Draja Mihailo-
vich and the Yugo-
slav government in
exile and support
the Partisan move
ment h e a d e d by
Marshal Josip Broz
(Tito).
No dou BIT Mr..
Roosevelt must have
been faced with con-
siderable pressure at
Teheran before he
gave in on this mat
fer IT. uoc oply ho-
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denunciation. and despite Senator
Georges reply, think the President may
veto it on the ground that the Gov
ernment would lose as much revenue
through the renegotiation of contract
amendments inserted in the Senate bill
as it would gain through the new
rates. Even if the bill becomes law,
the Treasury will have lost s100, 1000 900
because it was not passed before Janu-
ary /, and the new excise taxes cannot
become operative until February /.
It is true that Mr. Roosevelt has sup
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This Changing World

Political necessities have compelled
President Roosevelt to put his stamp
of approval on the deal whereby the
United States and Britain agreed with
Evening star., 1943-12-24
On the Record

That Russia has discarded the Inter
rationale for new, strongly nation
alist anthem is political and historical
event OF the first Importance, for what
lc
Evening star., 1943-12-24
The Great Game of Politics

With Congress recessed for 19 days,
neither its record Immediately past nor
the outlook for the immediate future
after it resumes work, is such as to
Evening star., 1943-12-24

The unnamed high Government Of
ficial" who is reported to have said that
American battle casualties may triple,
in 80 days, the present total for two
Evening star., 1943-12-24

1t Is true that Mr.. Roosevelt has sup
Evening star., 1943-05-16

Nloth has gone from most of the
smart wartime tables and Hudson
Paper Napkins have taken over!
All because Hudson does a job
ordinary paper napkins just can't
do. The simple reason is that
Hudson Napkins as independent
laboratories prove are o4oo strong
er-l9% heavier - and more ab-
sorbent than other paper napkins
at the same price. In a word -
Hudson stays fresh as a daisy
all through the meal..''
So, Tighten your laundry burden
and smarter your wartime table
with Hudson Napkins. But DON'T
DON'T just ask for paper napkins
at your store. Insist on Hudson!
Hudson Pulp & Paper Corp, N. Y.
uy Hudson Ultra Soft-o quality buy at
e! ;. You'll like Hudson Paper Towels,
oneer on busy towel racks!
Evening star., 1943-05-16

1t. Comdr. Maurice D.
Jester, commanding officer
Of the l65 foot cutter lcorus,
who hos been oworded the
Navy Cross for his ships
destruction Of the U boat.
Depth charges brought the
submorlne to the surfoce
ond the lcorus finished her
off with eunfire. She then
picked up the two officers
and 8 members Of the crew
who had Ieoped into the SEQ
from the sinking sub.
Un!t"d States Navy Photos.
Evening star., 1943-05-16

Revealed with these pictures otter happened oeo
the destruction OF Germon b
ouord eou Among 3
hopfo leunont He'mu Rohke second from ~
offer unnomed the bearded tokine
the British Noy second from right unsmne
been landed at the Charleston Navy Yord
Evening star., 1943-06-02

We cont mention the maker, but You4
recognize the lasting quality Of these
hose. Regular length in populor clocks
stripes. and checks. White, yellow, tan.
blue, teoI. Many reinforced with Dupont
NyIon, Royon, cotton and royon and
cotton Isle. Sizes lONz to II.
LANsBURGH's Mems Shops
Evening star., 1943-06-02

A smart new assortment Of those wrinkle
resistont ties that you'll want to wear
this summer. OF cotton and woo*, royon
and cotton, cotton and royon. Popular
coors ond potterns including stripes,
checks and figures.
Properly Labeled os to Material Content
LANSBURGH'S Mems Shops
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IMPORTANT DATES
FOR HOUSEWIVES

Novelette, stamp No. %
good for one pound of coffee.
Expires midnight, March 81.
Now-Point system ration,
ing for canned fruits and veg
etables, soups, canned baby
foods, etc. in effect.
March 14-Last day to use
sugar ration stamp No. II, good
for three pounds.
March 15-Federal income
tax return must be filed, and
first instalment paid.
March 16-sugar ration
stamp No II, god for 5 pounds.
Must last through May 81, or
II weeks.
March blast day to use
coffee ration stamp No. Is.
March blast day for use of
No. 4 coupons on "a" gasoline
ration books, good for three
gals each.
March Blast day for tire
inspection of "a" gasoline ra-
ton books.
April 12-Last day for use of
period 4 fuel oil coupons.
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WEST MEDFORD

w. MEDFORD, Mass, April
6-Rev. J. Frederick Bailey,
pastor of Shiloh Baptist church
preached his morning sermon
on Friendships" He pointed
out that Jesus is our true and
everlasting friend. Communion
service was also observed. Due
to the absence Of all the dea'
cons, Deaconesses Elizabeth
Coleman and Margaret Wright
ably assisted the pastor, The
Sunday School session had a
late start owing to the length
of the morning service. The at.
tendance was good. Mrs. Alice
Banks very kindly assisted by
filling in as a teacher. Monday
evening the Executive Board of
the Mystic Church School Con-
vention met at the church to
formulate final plans for the.
annual convention at Shiloh all
day April 10. All the seven
schoos of the Convention were
represented except Haverhill
which sent in regrets due to
the great distance and gas con-
ditions. From present indica-
tions this convention will be
worth attending and full
crowd is expected. The Young
Peoples Forum got under way
Sunday evening with many
young people, The subject was
Friendship" with the preSi'
dent. Miss Jean FUR, presid-
ing. We hope that the older
people will attend and give
these youngsters their support.
Forum starts at $50 p m. Rev
J and Mrs. Bailey were guests
Sunday evening at Union Bap-
fist church, New Bedford, Rev.
H. Benton Harris, pastor. Rev.
Bailey preached the sermon
which was enthusiastically re-
ceived. Be sure and come out
early Sunday afternoon, April
II and hear the chorus fro'1
Camp Devens and the preach
ing by Chaplain Charles Fish
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J. E. Jeltz, Pulpit Committee in
Charge.
. The service at the Peoples
Baptist church, Chelsea, will
be as follows: Morning service
Sunday 1O:45, DR.. r. It.
Reed in charge and will preach,
Sunday Schol 1890 p m, Mrs.
Levina Milliken in charge. Ho-
ly Communion every first Sum
day evening at Z.
Week Day Services
Prayer and praise service
every Friday evening at 7 with
Dr.. R. T. Reed in charge. Choir
rehearsal every Tuesday even
ing at 7. Rev. Virgiss Hill,
public is cordially invited.
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BINGHAM

BINGHAM, MASS, - Mrs,
James H. Reid was rendered a
surprise birthday party last
Sunday afternoon at her home
in bingham by members of her
family. She was the recipient
of many beautiful gifts. The
house was artiStically decorated
with flowers. A delicious lobster
dinner was served. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bert Squires, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Jacobs, Mrs Lucy Anderson, Miss
Janice Jones, John Murray.
The beautiful floral decorations
we're by Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett
Butler Of NorWell.
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WEST NEWTON
MT. zUIoN BAPTIST CHURCH

MT. ZUIoN BAPTIST CHURCH
Req. J. II. Dennis, Pastor
Here We are, battling on
for one Kingdom, for all ma
tons and people who fit them
selves for it. So we have passed
fear on to facts by knowing the
winners. Our doors stand ajar;
will you enter and go with us
on the fourth milestone trip?
Sunday, April II, 10:45 a m.
Subject, what Do You Want?"
Sunday school and Bib on
time, evening message, I'VE
have hope" Watch out for
Sunday, May Q, the Memorial
and Anniversary at Mt. Zion
Baptist church, West ewton.
Sunday, April 4, found the Mt.
Zion members eager and active
and on time to take in all the
morning and evening service.
They are gecoming like the
Early Church, relaying the
spiritual fervor as they go from
house to house. Thus we are
marching on. Miss Gene Lee
of Augurndale, sister of Miss
Dorothy Lee, our organist, was
guest at Sunday School and at
the evening service, and also
two young men friends Of the
young ladies. They are the
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. A
and E Lee. Many stayed to
Communion.
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Cambridge

Mr.. and Mrs. jerks Jones Of
Greene st. Mrs. Mrs. Ashton is
the daughter Of Mr.. Clarence
Mason Of Bay st.-MisS Evlyn
Gray, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Gray Of Union st is re-
ported somewhat improved al
ter several weeks illness. The
Colored Wolnen's Republican
and Civic Club at their recent
meeting, sent a resolution to
Congressman Charles r. Clason
supporting the anti-poll tax
bill. The meeting was held at
the home of Mrs. Erttle Funn
of u Alden st. Mrs. Katherine
Jones spoke on taxation. Off
GERS Of the Club are: Mrs.
Clifford Clarkson, pres, Mrs.
nellie Taylor, v. Pres, Mrs. Mel
lie Greene, Treas. Miss Evelyn
DeIworth, Sec. and Mrs. Erttle
Funn, Pub. Agent. Holy
week services are being con-
Quoted daily at the Bethel AME
church by the pastor, Rev.
Howard L. Moore. Mrs, Moore
was the leading character in a
drama held last Thursday eve
ming. On Good Friday, from IL
to 3 D m a special service will
be held, local ministers assist
ing. Among the members who
are sick are: Mrs. Bracy OF
Union st, Mrs. LOWE Griffin Of
Quincy st, Mr.. Moore Woodgett
of King st. Mrs. Lucinda DAILY
of Union st.--Mr. Charles Self
Of Washington, D. c. is the
house guest Of his brother and
sister in law, Mr. and Mrs.
Oliver Self of 1853 Union St.
Mr.. Thomas Simons of 20
Grays ave is better after sew
eral days illness.-Bert Mason
visited his family on his re-
cent furlough. His grandmoth
er, Mrs. Mason of Bay st, is
reported slightly improved, -
Rev. Howard L. Moore of Beth
ell church will attend the
Quadrennial conference at
Philadelphia, Bishop D, H.
Sims, presiding, Hermon
Brown, son of Mr.. and Mrs, S.
B. Brown of 70 Essex st, has
returned to the Great Lakes,
III. Naval Base after his fur
Tough here.-Mr. George White
of 46 Vine st died March 81,
He was a member Of Mt. Cal
vary Baptist church, the Work
| ing Mems Aid Club and the
Harmony Lodge of Elks, He
leaves his wife, Mrs. Ethel
White and two daughters, all
of Boston, Mass. Two sisters,
Mrs. Lulu Hogue of this city
and Mrs. Mary Wright of Bos-
ton. Rev. S. L. Durpree officiat-
ed at the funeral and burial
was in Oak Grove Cemetery.
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MAIDEN
UNION BAPTIST cHURcH

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
Req. Willard L. Clayton, Pastor
MAIDEN, Mass, April s.
Rev. Clayton used as his morn
ing subject, Hear and Your
Soul Shall Live" evening,
Choosing the High or the Low
Way" Both sermons were a
challenge for self examination
especially during the Lenten
season. The ordinance of the
Lords Supper was observed in
the evening, Choosing the
High or the Low Way" Both
sermons were a challenge for
aelf examination especially
during the Lenten season. The
ordinance of the Lords Sup
per was observed in the even
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Pol
Inns Of Woburn were visitors
at the morning Service.-As-
sisting in the concert given by
the Junior Missionaries on
March 26th, were Miss Joyce
Alexander of Boston as violin
list, Miss Beulah Corbin, vocal
list, Miss Barbara Mason, read
err and Bernard Jackson, plan
ist. Mrs. Evelyn Clayton, mis-
tress of ceremonies.-Mrs. Gre
ia Gibson of Baldwin ave, Ev-
erett, is patient at the Wild.
den Hospital, Everett.-Capt.
and Mrs. Hamilton D. Kelley
are announcing the arrival OF
Hamilton Digger, Jr., on Mar.
goth. Mrs. Kelley is an active
worker of the Sunday school
and also president of the Jun
Tor Missionaries.-A week Of
prayer will be held during the
week of April 18th.