davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1943-12-12

snlfflng at pair OF slmmering caldrons.
Cookie, where's 'Enery?"
The cook hesitated, then nodded toward a
storage tent. 'Slicing bread, Sergeant He
just happened to look in on me, this morning
-. first time in quite long -"
MCCAIN walked over and threw back the
tent flap. Emery, clean and polished, stood
waist deep in a mound of bread, industriously
sicing He looked up, and the bread knife cut
a wave in the loaf he was carving.
0ERGEANr MCCAIN studied Emery with a
hard, cold eye. There was no doubt about it
the kid was getting fat. In the three weeks
since he had first appeared, good ten pounds
had been added to his skinny frame. MCCAIN
speculated moment on the quantity of B
Company rations that had gone to make those
ten pounds of flesh. A dog-like affection
sparkled in 'Enery's eyes, but MCCAIN steeled
himself against it. The Captain had been
pointedly firm if Number One Platoon want
ed adopt Emery. we'll and good-buth he could
not hang around the camp He must 60 away.
Emery licked his lips. 'Uh amt ct none
-. he hesitated. Much -. y" he added.
Emery, you've got me in trouble"
The boy paled. Plainly, lash in the face
would have hurt him less McCaan was sud-
denly conscience stricken He sat down on a
bread can. What mean Emery" he said
gently, lis that the Captain blames me
because you're here"
"Uh amt done nothin' wrong, Sargint -.
honest! Uh maybe ct little, here and there,
maybe . but :" His head came up, "Uh
never stole nothin' 49,"
I'm not accusing you of stealing, Emery.
It's just that you can't stay here. I'm getting
a six-hour pass this afternoon, and I'll take
you to Bingham. To the Red Cross. Number
Evening star., 1943-12-12

many jumps as most of you guys! I've been
working my tail off for this outfit. and now
when the fun comes get left. Bring the mems
gear he says. Bring the mems gear! What am
I? A porter? Cook he says, you follow
with -"
Evening star., 1943-12-12

lunch I'll be ready to take you into town."
MCCAIN went outside and dropped the tent
flap behind him. He whistled cheeIfully and
tipped wink at the cook: Good kid"
The cook smiled in relief. None better,
Sergeant. Did you hear what he did yesterdays"
Evening star., 1943-12-12

One Platoon s going
to adopt you - but
you can't stay here.
Understand"
'Enery's S lips
worked. McCaan's
heart turned over
slowly. "Yus," said
Emery.
MCCAIN sighed
with relief. He pat
ted the thin little
shoulder. That's
the boy, Emery.
You can probably
stay right in Bing-
ham. Well all come
and see you "
"YuS ~
Evening star., 1943-01-26

man Of Volunteer Special Services
Of the District Chapter of the Red
Cross.
The yelling" of the new Gray
Ladies was supervised by Mrs. Will
liam Mckee Dunno, national direc-
tor of the Hospital and Recreation
Corps, official name of the Gray
Ladies, and Miss Lower. These VOL
unteer hospital workers are not per-
mitted to wear the wells until they
have completed the course of in
struction, passed a satisfactory ex-
animation and served on probation
for stated number of hours.
Those who received certificates
included: Mrs. M c. Bristol, Mrs
Henry Barr, Mrs. Benjamin Colby,
Mrs. Robert Herrick, Mrs. o. c. Hol-
leran, Mrs. M. B. Kershenbaum, Mrs.
Albert F. Lingle, Mrs. A. Y. Lloyd,
Mrs. F. Gordon Morrill,, Mrs. George
Fl. Novel;, Mrs. Harrison G. Rey-
nolds, Mrs. Elwood Seal, Mrs. John
Southmayd, Mrs. F. E. Staebner
Mrs. Jack Stein, Mrs. F. A. Steinko,
Mrs. c. S. Steuart, Mrs. Richard B.
Wigglesworth, Mrs. Robert B. Watts,
Mrs K. H. King, Mrs. Kamiel Maer-
tens, Mrs. Henry F. Pipes, Mrs.
James r. Alfonte and Mrs. Arthur
Henderson.
Evening star., 1943-01-26
Pierre Cot Speaks
At Club Luncheon

An Off -the-record discussion of
the political situation in France
which led to the collapse was given
by Pierre Cot, former Minister of
Air under President Blum of
France, at luncheon meeting yes
terday of the Woman's National
Democratic Club.
The speaker was introduced by
Mrs, James LIE Cron, program chair
man, Mrs. Curtis Shears, the presi-
dent, presided.
Those at the speakers table in
cluded Mrs. Peter John McGovern.
Mrs. John r. Benney. Nine. Chau-
temps, Nine. Enrique de Lozada
and Mrs. LIE Cron.
Hostesses were Mrs. Ollie James,
chairman of hospitality, assisted by
Mrs. Meade Fletcher. Mrs. William
Boyd and Mrs. William Jennings
Price.
Evening star., 1943-01-26
NotreDameGuild
Will Sponsor
Forum Meeting
DR.. John K. .Cartapriehf
To Act as Reviewer
In Benefit Program

The Notre Dame Guild will spon-
sor the opening meeting of the
Critics Forum to be held at $50
pm. February 3 at the Mayfiower
Hotel with DR.. John Heating Cart
wright as the reviewer.
The guild is sponsoring the bene-
fit as part of its program to raise
funds to help defray the expenses of
bringing back to the United States
II sisters of the order who are in
termed in Japan.
A review of Marcia Davenport's s
"The Valley of Decision" will be the
feature of the program. DR.. Cart
wright will follow the usual pro-
cedure after his lecture by answer
ing questions presented in writing.
Raymond Garrity, member of the
District Bar Association, will serve
as chairman.
Composed of relatives and friends
of the Sisters of Notre Dame de
Namur, the Notre Dame Guild was
organized more than a year ago as
a national organization TO establish
q fund to aid in the rebuilding of
the motherhouse of the order in
Namur after the war. The Wash
ington chapter will use funds COL
lected this year, however, in behalf
Of the sisters now in Japan.
The Critics Forum is city wide
activity founded four years ago by
DR.. Cartwright, assisted by the Rev
Joseph e. Gedra, for the purpose of
reviewing books on the best-seller
list from the viewpoint of the spe-
cial Catholic interest they touch.
DR.. Cartwright is pastor of the
Church of the Immaculate Concep-
tion and member of the faculty of
Catholic University. The Rev.
Gedra is assistant pastor of the
Church of the Immaculate Concep-
ton.
Evening star., 1943-01-26
Voteless League
To Hold Panel
Talks Tomorrow
Post. " ar America
Goals for Security
To Be Subject

Goals for Security in Postwar
America" will be the subject of a
panel discussion before the Voteless
District League of Women Voters at
1:30 pm. tomorrow at the YWCA
The discussion will be the second
in series offered by the league
under the general subject, "A Du-
rable Peace: What Is Our Part?"
Those who will comprise the panel
tomorrow include Dr. Martha M.
Eliot. associate chief of the Chill
dren's Bureau; Helen Dewey Hoff-
man, executive director of the
Washington Housing Association,
and Edna Van Horn, executive Sec
retary of the American Home Eco
nomics Association.
Health, nutrition and food, and
housing, all topics of timely interest,
will be the subjects covered in the
discussion.
The series, which began last
Wednesday with panel discussion
entitled Educate Now for Our Post
w al IeoACs WALL NC IllilldACd
ary 10 with an all-day conference at
the Statler Hotel. Speakers will
be John Collier in the opening ad-
dress, THE Foundation of a Durable
Peace; DR.. Lewis l.. Lorwin. author
of THE Economic Consequences of
the Second World War" who will
discuss the social and economic con-
ditions of durable peace; William
c. Johnstone, dean of the junior
college of George Washington Uni
versity, who will speak on the Bases
of international Security" and
Ernest K. Lindley, manager of the
Washington Bureau of News Week
magazine, who will deliver the final
address and discussion.
Evening star., 1943-01-26
Army Daughters
To Hear Nine. Chu

Nine. Shih Ming Chu, wife OF the
Military Attache of the Chinese EN-
bassy, will be the guest speaker at a
luncheon meeting Of the Daughters
of the United States Army at 1890
pm. next Monday at the Washing
ton Club. The speaker has chosen
for her topic "Women's Work in
Wartime China" Members are re-
quested to use the entrance at 1910
Seventeenth street NV.
Mrs. Albert C. Wedemeyer. at Fort
Mver, is in charge of reservations
which must be in before Friday
noon.
Evening star., 1943-01-26
Gray Ladies
Mark 18th
Anniversary
n Neuc Members
Recently Graduated
At WaIfer Reed

The 25th anniversary of the or
ganization of the Gray Ladies was
observed recently at Walter Reed
Hospital by the graduation OF "a
new members who will enter the
Gray Lady group at that institution.
Miss Margaret Lower. Red Gross
field director and co-founder of
the Gray Ladies, was presented with
testimonial from the Gray Ladies
at Walter Reed at a luncheon pre-
ceding the graduation exercises.
Brig. Gen. Shelley Marietta,
commanding officer of Walter Reed,
greeted the new workers, who were
presented with their certificates by
Miss Mabel Boardman, secretary of
the American Red Cross and chair
Evening star., 1943-01-26
Golf Course Bridge
Fuel Hunters Victim
~ the Associated Press.

FN siAt HbccIintC1 fENaFs
KANSAS CITY.-Some one. evi-
IDENTITY intent on solving his own fuel
problem, dismantled a wooden bridge
leading to the No ID green on the
Blue Hills golf course.
Harold Henry, course manager.
said all that remained of the struc-
ture was a neat pile of wood, evi-
IDENTITY awaiting transportation to
some frigid home
Evening star., 1943-01-26
Council Meeting

The Business Women's Council
will meet at pm. tomorrow In the
chapel OF the Covenant-First Pres
byterian Church. Mrs. Charles G.
Haig will be the soloist and Mrs.
Alvin Lamar Wills the reader for
the occasion. The meeting Is open
to the public.
Evening star., 1943-01-26

Stamp, stamp, stamp, the boys are
marching-and so are the girIs-to
the War savings stamp windows of
post Offices everywhere. Are you in
the parade?
Evening star., 1943-06-30
The Poy-os-Y -You-Go Tax
WindfoII Provision Affects None
With Income of Less Thon $40. 600
Eleventh. of a series of articles

Eleventh. OF a series OF articles
explaining the pdy-as-you-go tar
act.
PART VIII. SPECIAL wINDFALL
TAX.
rs. Question. Is the so-called
windfall tax Of any concern to most
taxpayers?
Answer. No: since 1t only applies
where the lower income in the 2
years, 1912 or 1943, exceeds the pre-
war income Of the taxpayer by more
than $4,000.
76. Question. What is the nature
of the windfau tax7
Answer. It's purpose is to prevent
the 75-per cent abatement of q years
tax from applying to swollen war in
come. It accompnshes this purpose
by limiting the abatement to that
portion Of the lower years income
representing normal income, and by
collecting as q windfall tax the bal
ance Of the amount which would
otherwise have been abated.
II. Question. What yardstick or
base is used in determining so-called
normal or pre-war income?
Answer. The taxpayer is permitted
to use the highest annual income Of
the years 1887, 1898, 1889, or 1910,
plus $4,000, as a base.
How to Compute Tax.
78. Question. How Is the windfall
tax computed?
Answer. Let us assume that the
taxpayer has q 1943 tax Of $500 900
and q 1912 tax Of $400,000 In such
case, the rs per cent abatement
would apply to the 1942 tax. The
unabated rs per cent, or $100,O
would be payable over the next two
Evening star., 1943-06-30

t40o. 900, only $4,000, or 10 per cent,
Il finally abated. instead OF Is per
cent.
When Payable.
70. Question. When is the So
called windfall tax payable?
Answer. It Is added to the final
194a liability, but may be paid in four
annual installments, commencing
March IS, l945, with interest at 4
per cent.
30. Question. How would this pro-
vision apply to q member of a part
nership which operated as a corpora
ton during the base period, and
which therefore would have no base
period income as q partnership?
Answer. Special relief is granted
in such cases under section 8 I'd (5).
In effect. the partner Is permitted to
use as q base his share Of the cor
poration earnings.
PART TX. TAXPAYERS DYING
IN 1912 OR 1943.
81. Question. Suppose the tax
payer died during 1912. Is his tax
liability affected by the new law?
Answer. No. In such case, no part
OF the 1912 tax is abated. It Is to
Evening star., 1943-06-30

years in addition to current taxes.
The abated rs per cent, or $500, 900,
would be computed with q hypo-
thetlcal tax, computed at 1912 rates
on the base years income plus
$4,000.
Assuming that the in',ome in the
highest base year. was $4,000, the
addition Of the $4,000 would make
a total of 100000 on which the hy-
pothetical tax would be computed.
On such an amount, the hypothetical
tax would be approximately $64, 900.
This $4,000 becomes the limit of
the amount to be abated, instead
Of 100000. The excess Of the $780,
900 over the $4,000 ($23e, ,000) Is COL
lected as q windfall tax.
Thus Of the total 1912 liability OF
Evening star., 1943-06-30

be collected in the same manner ~
II the Current Tax Payment Act had
not been enacted.
50. Question. What II the tax
payer dies In 1913 instead Of 1912?
Answer. In such case, the situation
is different. The decedent's 1912 tax
is abated to the same extent as any
other taxpayers. This 1943 return
will be for the period UP to the date
Of his death. II the 1942 tax ex-
ceeds the 1943 tax for the portion Of
the year during which he was alive,
the excess is added to the 1943 LA
hility. The windfall tax Is ap-
plicable with respect to the abated
year, as in the case Of other tax
payers, If 1t represents swollen war
income.
Evening star., 1943-06-30
Checker Players In Last War
Were Better, Expert Says
~ the Associatsd Presa.

NORTH CAMP POLK, La.-Pvt.
Harold N. Fischer Of New York says
soldiers Of the last war were better
checker players than those Of today.
AS an infant checker prodigy he
began touring Army camps in the
last war, trouncing the men in uni
form from Maine to Mississippi.
Later he became = professional
player and won the national cham
pionship three times.
Pvt. Fischer's pet trick Is beating
% checker players and five chess
Evening star., 1943-06-30
Toy Ruid SianuIs

NEW ORLEANS R.-The Civilian
Defense Council announced that air.
raid wardens had purchased over
$500 wooden noisemakers. Ordi-
narily used by New Year eve cele-
brants, the clappers will be used al
warning devices in event Of an en-
emv Ras attack.
Evening star., 1943-06-30

players ct the same time, moving
from board 70 board Ike q quick
lunch-counter waitress. He says
there's nothing to 1t.
THE unframed player plans only
Evening star., 1943-06-30

. move at time" he explains. "By
thinking only two or three moves
ahead, tho professional who orair
narily plans 10 or is moves In cd
vance, can win easily" Il
Evening star., 1943-06-30

Homer Building, Thirteenth and Streets
Immediate rewards fer earlier training are employ:
rfty. Apply for admission to special IL
vening sessions. Begin July s. Your choice Of
ption.
to standards in business education. STRAYER
aSnE o. applieants and make s.esllsnt records IN
ana 3 to 8 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
rteenth ana Streets.
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almost, fancied, could smell him.
Come on, you fishermen!" shout
ed Dwight, making for the ladder.
The rowboat had sheered off, its
native owner rowing as if for his
life, and those of us now intent
upon the pursuit poured into the
launch, across which the occupants
of the rowboat but a few moments
before had had to Chamber to
reach the Orizaba's ladder.
The launch had been rugged for
sWordfishing. Two leather-cushioned
swivel chairs were mounted side by
side in the stern of the boat. There
were seats behind these for those
not engaged in trying for marlin,
or who were content to fish over
the side. Sam Chatfield had climbed
into the seat beside Dwight He
was endeavoring to disengage rod
rugged with heavy tackle which lay
alongside on the floor. I helped
him with it. George Rumble sat be-
side me, his huge black sombrero
crushed down upon his round skull,
so that it would clear the awning
overhead.
Dwight glanced up, his outfit
ready, and for the first time looked
about to see who had come along
with him. He recognized Sam Chat
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BLACK @kzSfR ~
81, I FRe; So $0M x1l9]7

Elsa Chatfie'd, Hollywood artist, is dis
inherited by her Aunt Kitty. who died
from an overdose of morphine. Hunt
Rogers and Barry Madison 60 to Mazat-
Ian, Mexico, to solve what they believe
to be Kitty Chatfeld's murder. On ar
rival they find that Elsa's party had pre-.
coded them by plane. During fiesta at
the ranch Of Elsa's father, Sam Chat.
field, James Chesebro is murdered. Lom-
bardo, chief of Mexican police, ques.
tons Pedro, the pulque man, who is
required to identify the slayer. Pedro,
star witness, escapes during re-enact-
ment of the murder. Search for him Is
made in the mountain country. Lom-
bardo arrests Reed Barton on suspicion
Of numbering Chesebro.
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The gaily enameled unit insignia
you see on a soldiers lapels and
overseas cap are reproductions of
his regimental shield displayed in
the center of the eagle on his reg
mental flag. It's a part of U. S.
Army tradition. Traditional, too,
is the Army mans preference for
Camel cigarettes. Biased on actual
sales records from service mems
own stores.) It's a gift from the
folks back home, that always
rates cheers. And though there are
Post Office restrictions on pack
ages to overseas Army men, you
can still send Camels to soldiers
in the U. S., and to men in the
Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard
wherever they are.-Adv.
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WEEKLY PERSONAL LETTER for YOU
Something newt! Write for full Informal
ton: l. TURNER. r. o. Box 51OI, Metro
Station, Los Angeles (55), California.
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Old Salt Had Turned
Tables on the CAPTAIN

The old sailor had retired from
the sea.
Each morning a youngster living
in the village knocked at his door,
went in, and came out again
shortly.
After this had gone on for some
time the curiosity of the villagers
was aroused.
"Tell me-" said one of the more
inquisitive ones to the youngster,
"why do you visit that old sailor
every morning?"
well, sir, he gives me a dime
if say to him, The captain wants
to see you at once on deck
"And what does he say to that"
"He says, Tell the captain to
60 jump into the briny deep!'"
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field at his side and smiled, then be-
came solicitous of his welfare
care you comfortable, SAM" he
asked.
"Oh, yes; quite"
Dwight half rose. ''Take this seat,
Sam. I think it is the better of the
two"
mo, thank you, Dwight. l prefer
this side. AS matter of fact, I'm
going to ask you now if l may sit
here tomorrow on our little jaunt up
the coast"
you certainly may, Sam. Take
whichever side is most convenient
for YOU"
Rumble removed his huge black
sombrero to let the breeze cool his
head; his dark oily hair lay close
to his round skull He dropped the
hat at our feet where it lay beside
a small wrench. Rumble eyed the
latter for a moment, then picked it
up and turned it thoughtfully about
in his hands. Sam Chatfcld finished
batting the huge number twelve
hook at the end of its steel wire
leader, took a firm grasp on his rod
and made a cast, sinking back into
his chair, which creaked under the
strain.
My gaze for the moment was on
George Rumble; there was an odd
look in his eyes. He was not inter-
ested in the cast; his attention
seemed to center upon the straining
swivel mechanism underneath Sam
Chatficld's seat. His gaze came
back 10 the wrench in his hands. He
turned it about, then of a sudden
dropped it beside his sombrero as
if the metal had suddenly become
hot.
Looking back on that evening
ashore in Mazatlan, l now can see
how freighted it was with tragedy,
but it began and ended, apparently,
as only gay adventure. Berta and
Margaret remained on board the
Orizaba; Elsa, George Rumble and
went ashore together in the
launch. Dwight, Rogers and Sam
Chatfield had not been ready to go
with us, and the launch returned
for them.
Elsa had only one purpose, and
that to go tee the Jail to see Reed
Barton. She kept pushing us along
until finally Rumble halted at
street corner and said, Look here,
I'm not so keen on visiting that guy
down at the jail"
"You don't have to go if you don't
want to-" Elsa retorted. THAT guy
probably isn't interested in seeing
you, either"
THAT settles it, sweetheart"
Rumble replied in his husky voice.
Nothing like speaking your mind.
I'll see you later"
"Where?" demanded Elsa.
''How do know? I'm going to the
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whyEa|s So Good
For Relieving Mseries Of
Childrens Colds

More than two generations ago-in
grandmother's day-nothers first dis
covered Vicks VapoRub. Today it is
the most widely used home-remedy for
relieving miseries of children's colds.
And here is the reason :.
The moment you rub VapoRub on
the throat, chest and back at bedtime
1t starts to work two ways at once
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Postwar Air Routes

More than 100 companies have
already made application to the
Civil Aeronautics board for certif-
icates or permits to operate total
of $50, 1000 miles of new domestic
and foreign air routes after the
war.
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CHAPTER XII

.odlll Slldtllelu IedClleu dill llllpulSlNe
arm through the bars to shake hands
with Reed. ''Pm sorry, Barton"
he said in English. II came as
soon as I heard the news. Drove
in at once. There must be some
mistake-unless you've confessed
that you did ito"
Reed Barton grinned Hardly
that, Mr.. Chatfeld. didn't kill
Chesebro."
That's good. Have they treated
you all right"
very well, indeed; no COM
plant"
81 rather think there'll be no cause
for complaint, Barton. I'll use my
influence, of course. Berta and 1
have powerful friends, and We'll
see that you are comfortable so
long as you are here. Which
hope will not be long"
THANK you, Mr. Chatfeld. That's
very kind of YOU"
Sam Chatfield thrust his short
arm again through the bars and
took Reeds hand in a vigorous
grip. Rogers and I likewise shook
hands with the prisoner, and with
assurance that we would stand by
him, we took our departure together
with Sam Chatfeld.
On the sidewalk outside, however,
we separated after a brief eX-
change.
Hunt and I went aboard the ORR
,,Io 70 licoo1,nr tI,ot n1I,i1hf and
Margaret were absent in the
launch; the sailing master pointed
it out to us well up in the Estero del
Astillero, but headed back in our
direction. 1t came eventually along
side, and Margaret and Dwight
climbed up the ladder to the deck.
mo luck!" said Margaret weari-
ly, looking up TO espy the two of us
leaning over the rail. "Dwight's lit
tie playmate ran away from u.s."
"I'll say he ran away from us.
No strike; no sign; no anything.
Saw him break water just once. This
is no place, of course, to go fishing
for marlin. l guess that particular
one wandered into the bay by mis-
take"
He stepped upon the deck and
leaned his rod against the rail. 1t
was Margaret who detected some
thing unusual in our manner.
whats happened?" she demand
ed. Dwight looked sharply at us at
her question as if to discover the
reason for it.
"Any new development - about
last night?" he inquired.
Rather an awkward development
for Reed Barton" Rogers replied,
rubbing the side of his large nose
with forefinger.
"What? Tell u.s."
"Reed's in jail. charged with the
murder of Chesebro.'
Rogers fastened to explain why
Reed Barton was in Jail, giving
them an account of our search for
Pedro, the pulque seller, and our
visit to Lombardo.
ooh, I'm so sorry!" exclaimed
Margaret when he was done.
"That's bad luck. l wonder what
Elsa thinks about it"
Il don't know whether she knows
it or not l said Sam Chatield
didn't say, when we were talking
with him"
"We'u find ont of course when
Elsa comes on board this after
noon" said Margaret. "We're real
" goine fishing tomorrow. Won
Know
A hail from tbe wator drevv nc IN
tbe Ladder and Maraarot who was
closest waved both arms in VOL
como and called ont excitedlv.
"oh Lo11o, ca o1od Won COULD
oor,n PIT u.bv didn,t r,o ea,d tha
Iauno, for ro,,p WIN u,o co,iJ i,Is+
nc VOL as not IN, sorry '