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Evening star., 1943-05-18
"CLYDESDALE PLACE,


To-day I had an unusual opportunity
to observe at considerable length some
birds that I do not often see in this
neighborhood-the gorgeous red-headed
woodpecker and the tanager-in the Zoo
woods near the administration ofices.
These, I think, are just about the
most beautiful birds to be found In this
part of the country. What could be
more colorful than the red-headed wood
pecker, with his brilliant red head. his
snow-white breast and lower back feath-
ers and his blue-black upper wings and
the extreme ends of his tail feathers; or
the tanager, with his scarlet-red body,
jet-black wings and tail feathers?
What treat to the amateur ornith-
ologist, especially If he happens to have
his bird glasses handy when the birds
make their appearance! But I did not
need the glasses for the ed-headed
woodpecker. He conveniently flew down
to the ground from a dead limb OF a
tree within 20 feet Of where was stand
ing and began pecking at a piece of
bread with as little concern as though
had not been there.
mot 10 minutes later I saw the tan
ayers. At times they seemed to be hob
nobbing with a pair of cardinals, but
they were exceedingly obliging, too, for
they posed for me time after time,
turning this way and that way, 50 that
could see every curve Of their gorgeous
plumage.
There must have been two pairs OF
them, because I saw two males, but
could not seem to catch sight of their
ladies, which do not, of course, show so
brilliantly against the green background
Of the trees
This is the first time I have ever
seen the red-headed woodpecker or the
tanagers in these woods
Right now these particular woods are
plentifully supplied with baby squirrels,
both gray and black; tiny little things,
romping about in the trees, sometimes
wooling each other like very young pup
pies at play.
Very early Sunday morning one small
black squirrel about as big as minute
allowed me to come within six feet of
him and seemed not the least afraid
that might do him some harm
"One large Canada goose frequently,
these days, makes his way up the hill
from the Zoo ponds to browse around
the old barn in the woods adjacent to
the offices. He covers considerable ter
ritory, too. because have seen him
nestled down enjoying a sun bath right
in the barnyard; then, at other times,
stalking about far afield among the trees.
He seems to have no fears about being
able to take care of himself. He never
gets lost; he knows precisely where he
is, and how to get back to the ponds.
When he takes of to start back, he's
not unlike a big four-engined bomber
leaving the ground at the airport.
The trees do not seem to bother his
Evening star., 1943-05-18
WLB Stands Firm

In the face of what seems to be
an attempt to settle the coal dispute
through the intervention of Secre-
tary 1ckeS, the War Labor Board has
served blunt notice that it will not
Rcquiesce in any plan which would
have the effect of taking the contro-
versy out Of its hands.
1t this were an attitude which
merely reflected narrow and petty
determination on the part of indi-
vidual members of the board to assert
their authority. the position taken
would be extremely difficult to
justify. But great deal more is at
stake in this matter than the sensi-
oilities of individuals.
From the beginning it has been
clear that John L. Lewis has looked
upon defiance of the board as a
major, if not foremost, objective. In
the fall of 1941 he succeeded in
destroying the old National Media
hon Board, predecessor of the WLB,
and he has missed no opportunity
to assert his determination to follow
the same pattern in this instance.
The President has said that "all"
wage disputes must be settled
through the board, and this pro-
cedure has been followed by other
unions and employers. But Mr.. Lewis
mas served notice that he will not
permit the board to pass upon the
claims OF his union, and is demand
Ing that some special arrangement
be made to adjust his alleged griev-
ances. Should the Government Weld
to this demand, as Mr.. Lewis well
knows, the usefulness of the War
Labor Board will be at an end.
The entry of Mr.. Ickes into this
wage picture, in his capacity as fuels
co-ordinator for war and operator
OF the coal mines, is predicated on
the suggestion that the wage dispute
can be settled under his supervision
without violating the boards little
steel formula. But if this is true, it
necessarily follows that the same
settlement could be reached through
the facilities of the WLB. Hence, the
controversy comes down to the ques-
tion Of whether Mr.. Lewis Is to re-
eeive special treatment or is to re-
Evening star., 1943-05-18
Uncle SONS Experience
By Maj. George Fielding Eliot.
From the Victoria colonist.

From the Victoria Colonist.
Canada made no mistake in acquiring
the air route across this continent, but
she should 60 slow before deciding that
only one agency in Canada shall make
use Of it. Great Britain, Holland, France,
italy and the United States all had their
experience with subsidized aviation; and
they learned = great deal on the debit
side in the process. It is significant that
civilian air transport has been carried
to It's peak on this continent In the
United States, where open competition
and private enterprise have built up three
frst-line services without risk or cost to
the taxpayers Of that land. In the face
Of that. Is Canada to put al Of her eggs
into one basketi
Evening star., 1943-05-18
The KuiserCose

Inc NdClOnal LABOR Relations
Board has been rebuf1ed in another
attempt to speed settlement of
the row stirred by union rivalry in
three West Coast shipyards of the
Henry ]. Kaiser organization, and
the issue probably will be fought to
the bitter end, with whatever that
may entail. The board, as John M.
Houston, a member, told House
merchant marine subcommittee, is
willing to drop its inquiry into the
Kaiser contracts with American
Federation of Labor unions If the
latter waive the closed shop pro-
vision responsible for the proceed
1ngs. This would leave the AFL
units in possession of working agree
ments- minus the potent check off
OF course-but the Federation, with
an eye to its own interests, wants
no part OF such an arrangement. In
consequence, the board will continue
to investigate the contracts, which
it charges were negotiated illegally,
and determine whether they should
be voided. If they are, immediate
steps may be expected to hold an
election under board auspices for
the selection Of bargaining agent,
for the C1O also wants to represent
these workers, and the company it.
self, no doubt, would welcome move
to get the matter settled.
The ultimate effect of the contro-
versy on employment relations in
the Kaiser yards cannot be predicted,
but for the moment. at least, the
production record indicates that no
harm has been worked. At the same
time, however. the case emphasizes
a defect In the Wagner Act that
should be corrected. The Kaiser
trouble grew out of the fact that the
closed shop was granted when a
relatively few employees were on the
Job which now requires thousands.
That meant that the vast majority
had no voice in the selection of their
bargaining agent, and while the
Federation has defended the con-
tracts as in strict conformity with
the law, it must be said that there is
little equity in an arrangement
through which few individuals are
given the authority to dictate the
terms of employment for many.
How this worked out in practical
application may be judged by the
boards allegation that despite the
shortage of skilled craftsmen the
contracts resulted in the discrimi-
natory discharge of 700 employees
and the refusal to hire many others
unless they Joined Federation unions
or obtained work permits from them.
Admittedly it would be difficult in
a mushrooming organization to de-
termine at what point the working
force had attained such proportions
as to make reasonably certain that
the will OF the majority would be
reflected In the choice of union rep
resentat1on. That such a guide post
Is needed in the Wagner Act, how
ever, in order to keep union rivalry
from stirring trouble, is evidenced
not only In the Kaiser case but in
more than dozen others of the
same sort with which the NLRB now
is WRESTLING
Evening star., 1943-05-18
Growth

In youthful days ,0he1 yould pass
An infant softly slumbering,
Ne1o as clover on the grass,
Small as blossom, of the spring;
! Wondered could he eper grow
Tall as perennial shrub or fower,
And then, look do,Dn on them, ,Dould
knoU
He had outstripped their summer
hour.
But no,D I knoU When flesh und bone
GroD taller than the shrubs of
May,
And ,Dhen the bodys gropth Is ,pon,
The mind and spirit lift each day
Snntodrd, to height of oak or ash:
High as to,Der-however proud
Till man can touch star. or ,rash
His hands IN ,Dater of a cloud.
JOHN RICHARD MORELAND :
Evening star., 1943-05-18

ceive the same treatment that any
other citizen would be accorded.
If an exception is made in his case,
there is not the slightest reason to
suppose that any other labor union
could be persuaded to submit to the
boards jurisdiction If an adverse
ruling seemed probable, and this, in
turn, would mean the collapse of
another governmental effort at wage
regulation.
1t is this aspect of the matter,
rather than the question of any in
dividual's feelings, which justifies the
board in adopting it's present firm
stand.
Evening star., 1943-05-18

The lovely Library of Louvain, re-
built after the last war by contri-
putlons from American school chill
dren, has been destroyed again.
Most OF us can think of a group OF
highly skilled workmen to whom
we'll might be assigned the postwar
task OF a second reconstruction.
Terms of the arrangement would be
long hours, good grub and no nav.
Evening star., 1943-05-18

1t is, of course, still a long and
steep. and hazardous ladder which
we contemplate as reaching upward
toward eventual victory. However,
we can comfort ourselves with the
thought that our feet are now firmly
planted on the first rung.
Evening star., 1943-05-18
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the ,0riter, although the use of
a pseudonyn for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters 1Dith
a DieD to condensation.
Evening star., 1943-05-18

Abdul-Aziz, who was deposed as
Sultan Of Morocco in 1909, had the
idea that motorcars, pianos and
even diamond necklaces had to be
bought Id dozen lots. Probably
wives, also.
Evening star., 1943-05-18
Name
- - -
Address

@. When did Winston Churchill first
take up painting?-L. G.
A. Mr.. Churchill did not begin to
paint until his 40th year.
O. In what Government department
is the room that is said to be the most
lavishly decorated in the WORLDS. E. F.
A. This is said of the cash room In the
Treasury Department. The chamber is
two stories in height and executed in
varicolored marble panels and trim It
Is the showroom OF the building and is
reputed to be one of the costliest In the
world.
O.. How great is the distance around
that portion of Europe held by Hitler
that has been fortified by him?-P. C. E.
A. The distance Is some 5000 miles.
extending from the northernmost tip Of
Norway, southwark to the boundary of,
Spain, eastward to the Sea OF Azov, and
northward from the Caucasus to Kirk
enes In Norway.
O.. Was Christopher Robin of the A,
A. Milne verses real person2-E. L. H.
A. Christopher Robin is the son of the
author, grown now and himself a writer.
In his childhood he inspired a whole
series OF verses, stories and plays, includ-
ing the books on Winnie-th Pooh.
@. What is the cost OF blowing an
automobile homie. H. S.
A. The Automobile Manufacturers
Association says that based on the aver
age life and cost of battery, and assum-
ing that the horn is blown 20 times q dav
during the year. the cost would be In the
neighborhood of some millionths of
cent.
O. Are there any coal mines In Rhode
Island?-E. M.
A. Coal was discovered at Philipsdale,
East Providence, R. l.. some years ago. It
Is claimed that the mine contains good
hard coal and can be worked profitably.
A coal mine is also located in Cranston,
near Providence, which has been worked
at intervals for many years. but never far
from the surface
@. What is the largest island In tho
worldly. T.
A. Greenland, with an area of 7365ls
square miles The island is so large that
1t equals in size all the rs States east Of
the Mississippi River.
Q. Please explain what Is meant by
ship lane"-R. B.
A. ship lane Is a route across an
ocean between specific degrees of latitude
or longitude, in which all steamers
travelling in the same direction are sup
posed to keep in order to avoid collisions
@. Please describe the flag of Tunisia.
M. E. G.
A. 1t Is red flag bearing in the mid
die white globe in the arms of cres-
cent. Upon the globe is red star. Ac-
cording to legend, on the night that Con-
stantlnople fell a star appeared in the
crescent moon and this became a sign Of
the conqueror.
@. How long have soybeans been
known outside the Orient?-L. Med.
A. Soybeans were sent from China to
France in 1740 and some were grown in
the Paris Botanic Garden. Benjamin
Franklin, while there, sent seeds to the
United States and urged that they be
given trial. However, soybeans re-
mained curiosity for nearly century.
@. Where was King Albert Of Bel
GUM killed?-D. Mel.
A. He was killed by a fall from the
Marches des Danes, Belgium, in 1884.
King Albert was an excellent noun
taineer and particularly brilliant rock
climber.
Evening star., 1943-05-18
Puzzles. Tricks and Magic-A varied

Puzzles. Tricks and Magic-A varied.
collection that will appeal to all tastes
to the dyed-in-the-wool puzzle fan
as well as the novice 1t includes
catchy problems in mathematics, word
puzzles, enigmas, paper and continu-
GUS line puzzles, and simple magic
that any one can do. The solutions
to all problems and puzzles are given
in the back of the book. See how
agile you are mentally. Try some of
the puzzles at your next party. They
will provide endless fun. To secure
your copy inclose 10 cents in coin
wrapped In this clipping, and mail to
The Star Information Bureau.
Name
Address
Evening star., 1943-05-18
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. Hdskfn.

A reader can get the ans,per to anu
question OF fact by ,oriting The Epe-
ming Star Information, Bureau, Fred
eric J. Haskin, director, Washington,
D. c. Please inclose stamp for return
postage.
Q. Hoy many employees has the War
Department?-W r. S.
A. According to report by the United
States Civil Service Commission, March,
1943, the number Of employees in the
entire service of the War Department is
1,36s,736, Of which 62,159 are employed
In the District of Columbia.
@. What happened to the two Japa-
nesse Ambassadors Nomura and Kurusu?
&C. S.
A. They left the United States for
Japan on the S. S. Gripsholm in June,
1912.
Q. How many houses could be built
from the wood in CALIFORNIA; big tree
the General Sherman?-Y. D,
A. Sawed into boards this tree would
build about 40 five-room houses.
Evening star., 1943-05-18

@. When did Winston Churchill first
take up painting?-L. G.
A, Mr.. Churchill did not begin to
paint until his 40th year.
Evening star., 1943-08-01
II lasts all week, if
the weather's warm ..

HUMAN beings prlde our
wv selves on keeping clean and
V y tidy, but actually animals
spend far more time bathing than
we do. Out of the 1000 or so species
that we have at the Bronx Zoo, l
can't think of one that ever stayed
dirty out of preference.
But of course there are all kinds
of baths - mud baths and dust
baths as we'll as water baths. Wild
swine use mud as a balm for their
skin. Rhinos and elephants use it
too, but also like a real water dunk
ing. Birds take a dust bath - it
keeps their feathers clean.
Big cats are like your own tabby
practically all of them hate
water: if an emergency arises. a
keeper can back off the toughest of
customers with a hose. But lions
and tigers have efficient washcloths
just the same - their tongues.
AS rule, animals are capable of
keeping themselves clean; our rare
Haitian solenodon had a unique
problem, though: he wasn't dirty
but he had natural fragrance that
made him none too popular. So
once a week a keeper scrubbed the
long-nosed little fellow with - be-
heve it or not - lilac-scented soap!
WILLIAM BRIDGES
CURATOR OF PUBLICATIONS., N. Y. 700
Evening star., 1943-08-01

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than soap yet leaves hair easy to
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Yes thrill the sight of hair that's aglow with romantic
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So don't let shampoos cheat of this
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And that Special Drene contains wonderful hair cond
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Evening star., 1943-09-26
Mrs. N. B. Corwin
Gets 8 and 40
National Office

Mrs. Mary B. Corwin of the Dis
trict of Columbia Eight and Forty
was elected national chaplain of the
organization at the 22d annual
march rationale on Monday at ma
tional headquarters in Omaha
Nebr.
Mrs. Corwin was department pres
ident of the local salon and has
been succeeded in that Office by
Mrs. Helen K. Ware. Mrs. Corwin is
also past department president.
Mrs. Lucille Cuney, department
vice president, installed officers of
the Treasury Unit on September
20. She was assisted by Miss Claudia
Hall and Mrs. Mary Morris, depart
ment vice presidents; Mrs. Edith
Armstrong, sergeant at arms, and
Mrs. Catherine Davis, color bearer.
The officers are: Mrs. Carrie XII
ser, president; Mrs. Ethel Boyer,
vice president, and Miss Minnie M.
Hardy, secretary.
Mrs Gertrude S. Pierce, depart
ment president, and her staff will
install officers of Potomac Unit
on September % at the Palisades
Field House at $3.50 pm.
Mrs. Laura Lipscomb is the new
president. Mrs. Rosetta Wells, re-
tiring president, will receive her
past presidents pin.
At $3.50 pm. on October / the
Victory Unit officers will be in
stalled at the American Legion
Clubhouse. Mrs. Albertine Brad
ley Is president.
A buffet supper for the benefit
of the welfare work of the Sergt
Jasper Unit will be held today at
the home of the president, Mrs.
Emile Schuler, 1922 Rogart road,
Silver Spring, Md, from 3 to pm.
Between Is and Is veterans of
World War No. now hospitalized
at Walter Reed Hospital Annex,
Forest Glen, Md, will be guests.
The Executive Committee will
meet tomorrow at the American Le-
gion Club at $3.50 pm.
The chairman of war activities,
Mrs. Ola D. Lee, will hold meet
ing of her committee on Tuesday at
the same place at $3.50 pm.
Evening star., 1943-09-26

zie; investment adviser, Alma Sar-
ton.
Installation of officers will be held
at the Legion clubhouse on Octo-
Der II.
Pepco Post will hold memorial
services for members killed in the
present war tonight at the National
Baptist Memorial Church. George
l.. Myers. chaplain of the post. and
the Rev. Mr.. Lincoln, assistant pas
tor. will speak. The National Guard
Of Honor will be in attendance.
Meetings this week are:
Monday-Tank Corps Post, Legion
clubhouse.
Tuesday - National Cathedral
Post, Legion clubhouse; James Reese
Europe Post, Fifteenth and @ streets
NV.
Wednesday-Bureau of Engraving
Post, Legion clubhouse.
Observation-Disclosures Executive
Committee, Legion clubhouse.
Friday-Victory Post, Legion club
house.
Evening star., 1943-09-26
National Veterans
OF World Wur z

The following officers were elected:
Commander, Andrew Kenny; first
vice commander and fiscal officer,
Herman Altman; second vice COM
mander and adjutant, j. M. Garnett;
third vice commander and member
ship officer, Leland A. Cook.
Membership is open to all per-
sons having honorable service in
the present war Persons interested
send their names and addresses to
Leland A. Cook, 1736 G street NV.
Evening star., 1943-09-26
Jobs Douqhters

Bethel No. l will meet October 2,
in the Masonic Temple. Mothers
and fathers will be honored.
There will be a drill team meet
ing at the Northeast Temple on
Thursday at 6 pm.
Evening star., 1943-09-26

U. S. S. Jacob Jones Post, No. 2,
elected the following officers: Com
mander. Estelle R. Ruby; senior vice
commander, Jessie Collins; junior
vice commander, Margaret Edwards;
historian, Catherine Angerman;
chaplain, Freda Hames; quarter
master, Madge Fitzgerald; sergeant
at arms, Alice Derrow; color bearers,
Lillian Caldwell and Ruth McKen-
Evening star., 1943-09-26

Strong wooden outdoor
clothes dryer with 200 #.
of clothes line. Complete
with ground box. Folds
easily for storage.
Evening star., 1943-09-06
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

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BuicRR. Sss special de luxe 4-door sedan;
III ilks new; sood tires; $4,000 miles; $3.50
BUICK Special club coupe. 1910: dark
Sid Wellborn Motors, 5000 Ga. ave, SH
BUICK B!n,. Is41 super club coupe; radio
and Mon. SID Wellborn Motors, 5000 Ga.
CADHLAc sedan, 1871; dark blue. low
Mon. SIS sid Wellborn Motors. 5000 Ca Ga. ave-, W
low.mileage car. equipped with radio and
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CHEVROLET 1910 station wagon. special
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CHRYsLER 6 1871 Windsor sedan; 2-tone
blue, blue upholstery, radio, heater, white
sdeEall tires, 10000 actual miles. Sid
DE SOTO 40 coach; looks and runs like
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neg; nyG; $3.50 or best cash offer. Decatur
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PONTIAC club coupes. 1941, 2: one gray
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PONTIAC l941 club convertible coupe:
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STATION WAGON. 1941 Plymouth; excel
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tires, maroon tenders and hood, brown
top. Guaranteed mechanically Price
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