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Evening star., 1943-04-03
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
BU Frederic J. .HdSfin.

By Frederic J. HdSkin.
A reader can get the nrs,Der to any
question OF fact BY Uriting The EUe-
ming Star Information Bureau. Fred
eric J. HdSIin, director. Washington,
d. c. Please inclose stamp for return
postage.
O. What are the age limits for blood
donors?-J N. H.
A. The age limit is 81 to SO, although
exceptions are made for persons be-
tween 18 and 81, who must have consent
OF parents, husband or wife
day by the average workingman?-E. D.
A. About $1,000
O. Which museum is considered to be
the most valuable from the standpoint
OF its collections?-E. L. H.
A. The Louvre in Paris is said to be
the worlds greatest treasure house OF
art. and the value of It's collections is
beyond calculation. IT takes two hours
merely to walk through the galleries
without stopping.
A. In what country is the game Of
chess most popular?-M C. D.
A. There are reputedly more chess
players in the Soviet Union than in any
other country in the world.
Evening star., 1943-04-03

traction for boys of the pool founda-
ton which had filled with water, and
which constituted menace to chill
dren in the neighborhood.
The Commissioners, as a result of
this tragedy, have ordered a survey
OF the safety and health conditions
on all District properties. This is
proper, but they should also estab-
lish more effective system of main
tanning constant check on all such
premises.
Evening star., 1943-04-03
Mutual Principle Proposed
For Victory Garden Enterprise<

To the Editor Of The Star
Why not have each group of neighbors
do cooperative gardening?
For instance, let one neighbor raise
all tomatoes, another string beans, an
other lettuce, etc. Then each neighbor
could trade for these different vegetables.
In this way each could concentrate on
one CROP raising whatever his ground
is suited for. and using the proper
fertilizer.
I am raising all celery this year, as
my ground is one of the very few spots
around adapted to celery. I believe CO.
operative gardening could be made profit
able for every one concerned, as expect
to get $l25 worth of celery from SIS in
vestment. HOMER c. WHITING.
Evening star., 1943-04-03
Foresight Needed

The drowning of two boys in an
abandoned swimming pool at Fiftieth
and Hayes streets NE, this week
brought home to District officials
once again the need for maintaining
safe conditions on all municipality
owned property.
This was case in which land had
oeen purchased some months ago as
a site for new junior high school,
1t formerly was used as an amuse-
nent park and had the additional at
Evening star., 1943-04-03

@. What amount Of paper does the
Government use in a year?-T. z.
A. Senator RAYMOND E. Willis of In
diana recently stated that the Federal
Government has contracted for the Use
of 100000 900 pounds of paper in 1913,
an increase of so per cent over l94l.
O. Why is there such a tremendous
difference in the number of eggs pro-
duced by animals?-A. B. r.
A. In general. danger to the eggs and
the young determines the number pro-
duced, so that the species may survive.
Birds which live in inaccessible places
usually lay only one egg. while fishes and
produce millions.
O. How much coffee is soldier on
furlough entitled to?-S. P. G..
A. The War Department says that ha
may have l pound Of coffee for each ra-
ton period; nehalf pound of sugar and
Is points for processed food, for each
week or fraction thereof, when on fur
Tough for seven days or more
@. Why is Europe sometimes spoken Of
AS part of the continent of Eurasia?-
HG.
A. Some geographers regard Europe as
a peninsula of Asia and term the whole
land mass EuraSia.
@. Is cottage cheese equivalent to meat
in protein content?-R w S.
r &c
value. Four ounces of cottage cheese is
equivalent to serving of beefsteak.
O. What was Calvin Coolidge's famous
remark about not going out to meet
trouble?-C E. j.
A. Never go out to meet trouble II
you will just sit still, nine times out Of
ten some one will intercept it before it
reaches you"
O. How long have there been con-
scientious objectors to war?-L. s.
A. Jews were exempted from military
service by Mark Antony because they
would not bear arms on the Sabbath.
Gibbon refers to the fate of Roman OBJ
iectors in the Sd century During Ma
poleons campaigns Mennonites were
allowed to serve as hospital workers
G. Why is it important that eggs for
the market be clean?-W HE.
A. The Department of Agriculture saws
that dirty eggs spoil more rapidly than
do clean ones. Cleanliness affects both
keeping quality and price
q. II man, a sergeant for instance,
wishes to remain in the military service
after the war is over, will he retain his
rank?-L. McC
A. The War Department SAYS that II
soldier is accepted for re-enlistment
IN the Army after the war he may enlist
in grade Therefore. soldier who is
promoted to sergeant during the cur
rent war and who is accepted for re-
enlistment will keep his rating.
O. At what rate does the population
OF India increase?-D. B. Y.
A. The population increased by So
100000 between 1881 and l941, or at
the rate of 100000 a year. ~
@. Please give the words of the PRAYER
offered at the table In the picture
Sergeant York."-W. B.
A. The Lord bless these victuals We
done got an help us to be beholden to
nobody Amen
Evening star., 1943-04-03

If that beloved Celtic sage, the late
Martin Dooley, were now alive, he
would probably be saying to his best
friend and best listener, Mr.. Hen
messy, "'Tis g-r-reat day fer tn
viggytarians.
Evening star., 1943-04-03

1t is claimed that Lucy Monroe
sang 'The Star Spangled Banner" at
the New York World Fair more than
TOO times. She is one American, at
least, who knows all the words.
Evening star., 1943-04-03
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the 1rriter, although the use OF
a pSeudonym for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters mlth
a Uie1U to condensation.
Evening star., 1943-04-03

Uncle Sans Manua aI-Contains
brief descriptions of the three
branches of Government - executive,
legislative and judiciary. and the
names and salaries of the principal
officials Today, the complexity of
our social and economic structure
has vastly enlarged the field of Gov
ernment until it now affects closely
the life of every individual. This use
full 32-page reference should prove
handy in keeping up with the news Of
the day. To secure your copy of this
publication inclose 10 cents In coin,
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Evening star., 1943-04-03

Address
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
Invasion Currency
Used Long Ago
Allied SiciIisn Bills
Follow Detroit Precedent

Tho treasury and war depart
nlcntS action in distributing
military currency IN North
Africa and Sicily has a Detroit
precedent 80 years old.
Gen. Henry A. Proctor. placed
in charge Of the Detroit fort after
Gen. Isaac Brooks 1000 British
troops forced American defenders
10 surrender Aug. 10, 1913, placed
the city under martial law. Dl-
recting citizens 10 accept army
bills and commiSsariat bills" As
legal tender, on penalty Of a 5000
fine, his proclamation had the
force of law until Sept. %, when
10000 American troops under
Gen. William Henry Harrison re-
occupied Detroit.
Parallel to the Detroit invasion
currency" incident of 1913 is to-
days distribution in Sicily Of
Italian lire printed in the United
States.
American soldiers. who brought
HE currency with them, also car
RED special gold seal dollars all
through the North African cam
paign.
The gold seal bills are similar
IN regular bills, except for the
gold seal marking which appears
InStead OF normal blue or green
marking on the right side Of the
face nf-the currency British in
NaSion troops have been supplied
with British military currency,
The original copy of Proctors
proclamation. legalizing military
currency IN Detroit, is IN the
Burton Historical Collection Of
the Detroit Public Library.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26

THE GREAT VICTORIES in Afrca, in Sicily, and
L in Italy would not have been possible with
out ample gasoline and oil supplies. Neither
could Nazi war plants be chopped into mince-
meat-nora successful invasion be maintained
But America has staggering job ahead in
assuring the future supplies the armed forces
must have.
Nearly gallon of gasoline in every now
produced east of the Rockies goes directly for
fighting Soon; total war needs will Jump to
nearly gallons in every 1o-4os!
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26

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You motorists of the Central States have clearly
shown your eagerness to do everything you
can to get on with the war. In the Soap Rub.
Der Drive, your contributions topped those of
any other section Before gas ratlonlng went
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
Postwar Empires
Studied at j. NJ.

Postwar possibilities for British,
German and japanese empires will
highlight three University Of
Michigan extension courses open
ing Oct. s at the Rackham Me-
mortal 60 FarDsWorth.
Claims of French, Dutch and
British 10 Far East colonies,
clashing with Japan's So-called
new order" Will be studied in one
class. while midas future status
Will hold major attention IN an
other.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
Syrian Group Plans
Banquet for OF. ;

The American Syrian LebancSe
Defense League will hold its sec
ond annual banquet az $50 p, m.
Sunday. Oct. 3. at 81. Marion's
Hall, 2940 Mt Elliot. it was an
nounCed Saturday by Mrs. Rose
Ellis, president,
Proceeds OF the banquet will 90
10 buy presents for the $4,000
Michigan men OF Syrian descent
i'm the armed forces. Joseph
Kawaiy, editor Of the Syrian
Morning Tribune, will be tho prin-
CiDal speaker.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
Il Chilean Sfudents
Give Plaque 10 u. N.

A silver plaque presented by y
Chilean students had permanent
place Saturday on the walls of the
International Center at the Uni
versity of Michigan.
Expressing the appreciation Of
the group for courteSies which
they have received, the plaque was
presented by Dr., Gracilla Legion
on the occasion Of Chiles Inde-
pcndepce Day. II was accepted
by DR.. 'ESSon Gale, director of the
Center.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
LOVED BY CHILDREN

he children in mrs nc1grb0rhood
loved him and went TO him 70
Rave their pictures taken with
his old camera. lie did II Just
10 please them.
This affection was borne out
after his death when Peter Eaton.
town banker and executor of the
estate. opened Hardke's vault box
N the hank.
He found is envelopes. each
addressed 10 neighbor boy.
They contained total of $500
N war bonds. Other envelopes
a d dreSse 10 each Hastings
church. the Pennock Hospital. the
Masonic Home and Starr Com
monwealth contained more than
1900.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
Threat OF shortage Is real

There are no longer any gasoline SURPRISES in
the Central States. They've all been wiped out.
Don't listen TO any rumors to the contrary
they're untrue.
Stocks of basic crude oil aboveground are
fast dwindling. Early next year, they will APP
ptoaoh the danger level.
Because of skyrocketing military require
ments, demand for crude oil has far exceeded
production for more than year and half
Through no fault of the oil industry, produc-
ton from our discovered wells cannot Be IN
erased Jatatnty TO reverse that trend.
Gasoline conservation aoW is the only an
swef. Unless gasoline consumption is reduced
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
InfantiIe Paralysis
AT Five-Year Low

Detroits infantile paralysis cases
will set a five-ycar low, in 1913.
barring unforeseen increase. Or.
Bruce II Douglas. health commits
sion, declared Saturday
The total number of cases re-
ported since tho FIRST OF INC year
is y Under normal conditions
nine new cases are reported each
week. he said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
Opera Patrons Asked
To Arrive on Time

With the entertainment season
al the Masonic Auditorium open
ing Monday with week OF pres
cntations by the Philadelphia La
Scala Opera Co, patron, using
street cars and buses were urged
Saturday 20 start from their
homes early II was pointed oui
that the municipal transportation
system can best be utilized be
tween and y ocloCk
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
Peter J. SweeneYs
To Be Wed 50 Years

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter j. Sweeney
OF 1926 LaSalle Will observe their
50th wedding anniversary Tues
day with a high mass al St Agnes
Church and open houseoior friends
and relatives.
MIR Sweeney ~. IS native
Dctroter and retired a few years
ago after 30 years active service
with the Pembcrthy Injector Co,
Windsor Mrs. Sweeney. - was
born IN Belle River, Ont. They
have six children
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26

Southern Oil Service
Standard Oil Company tndiano)
Standard Oil Company tkeniveky)
Standard Oil Company tloUi,iono)
Stondord Oil Company Of Nebraska
The Standard Oil Company tOhI0l
SfoIl Oil Refining Company
Sun Oil Company
synrcY Oil compony
The Texos Company
Tide Water A,'oeioied Oh compony
The Neken Petroleum Compony. Inc.
Wood River Oil & Refining Company
Worm Refining compony
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
ONTARIO
Americans in Canada
Face Army Service

OTTAWA. Sept. - up
United States citizens. after three
months residence m Canada and
if liable for military service. viii
henceforth he required 10 report
for service either with the Cana
dian or United States armed
forces. II was announced today by
l. A bo or Minister Ii um pm Q y
Mitchell
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
Thousands Hear
Times Drama

Americas most interesting
weekly magazine, The American
weekly y. wf1fetf comes regularly
with The Detroit Sunday Times,
is a treasure chest OF human in
terest stories, scientific articles
and other abSorbingly interesting
features.
Material gathered from the files
Of The American Weekly forms
the basis of the Front Page Drama
with The Detroit Sunday Times
SponSorS over Is radio stations in
Michigan and Ontario. This
weekly program. heard by thou
sands Of enthusiastic listeners, Is
broadcast Wednesday. Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, the day
of the program varying on differ
ent stations. as listed below:
MICHIGAN
WJLB. Detroit, 1915 p. m.
Saturday; WFDF. Flint. 1870 p.
m. Friday: WOOD-WASH, Grand
Rapids, s As p. m. (CWT) Friday;
WHEN Jackson, 9 p. m. Friday;
WIN. Lansing. g p. IN. Friday;
WINS. Ironwood. AIS p. m
rCWTl Wer%2 S d ay; WKBZ,
Muskegon. Alb p m. Friday;
VICAR Pontiac. 4l3 p. m. Thurs
day WSAN. Saginaw. us p. m.
Friday. WTCN. Traverse City.
7.3O p m Wednesday; Wills,
Poi, Huron. 1870 a. m. Friday.
ONTARIO
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Thur, day. CkOC. Hamilton. Ills
p. N Saturday CkCR. Kitchener.
9.l5 p N, Friday CkCO. OTTAWA.
els p. m Friday CJCS, STRAIT
ford. 745 p IN Friday
Make II q habit 10 hear the
Front Page Drama IN one of the
stations named also 10 read The
American Weekly distributed with
Tho Detroit Sunday Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
STOMAT0 One
Tablets Will Help You To
BUY a BOND

n you are q stomach sufferer you can
medicate yourself right al hpms witbous
expansive tests and treatments and viths
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burn They also promote gentle but
thorough elimination, and have a tonio
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and cost only $3.50. Remit by mail 90
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LABORATORY PRODUCTS &C.
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26

Stocks Of Basic Crude Oh Are Dwndns Rapidly This is what
is happening total stock OF crude oil available
aboveground for the fight DaiJ production can't keep
PACE whb daily drainage Unless gasoline consumption
is reduced these stocks will fall below the level
necessary keep up unrestricted aow of oil to our
lighting men 10, wtauirg tbs sa,lea paiibt sie,o,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
How YOU can help

Make sure your car is properly serv-
iced to use gasoline efficiently.
Do only essential driving.
Don't waste gasoline by fast driving
don't exceed IS miles per hour.
Don't buy more gasoline than your
Government coupons entide you to.
Don't give away coupons so that other
motorists can do unessential driving.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
LEAVES SUICIDE NOTE
HOST OF FRIENDS

The town began To buzz.
What had Caused this Shp-Fe-
tIring man 90 execute himself ,
What crime had he committed
great enough 10 warrant his self
destruction
Everybody knew him He'd
never caused any stir in the
towns calm IN life. lie had "A
host of casual friends but he kept
pretty much TO himself and has
close friends were few.
Thinking back they could say
truttrfuify they never rad known
ms activities 90 be out Of the
ordinary
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26

Advance Refining Compony
Aetno Oil Company
Allied Oil Corporation Of Illinois
Aforementioned Oil Corporation
Arrow Petroleum Company, nc.
Ashlond Oil & Refining Company
Atlantic Refining Company
Aurora Gosoline Compony
eorooo Oil Company
The Boy Petroleum Corporation
Boy Refining Corporation
Bel on & Cos Company
conAsId on Company
Canton Refining Company
cc,eede Refining, compony
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26

Unrestricted flow of gasoline fighting forces is
national must" Only through gasoline conservation
that unrestricted flow be insured That why the present
reduced gasoline ration in the Central States is essential
Read the facts and you'll willingly give your full cooperation.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
WHAT PEOPLE THINK

Others thought that sometime
n the past Ilardke might have
bcCn duped by the wilcS of Hitler
only later 90 discover his mistake
They argue this may be his
guilt" his damn dumbnesS" and
his reference 10 poor advice"
He killed himself early in the
morning. Had he lain awake all
night trying himself in an imag-
mary court? What connection
If any had his death with the
preparations being made AT the
time for the execution of traitor
Max Stephan?
Whatever the crime, court rec
ords never will list IL.
There was no court reporter
present at the trial in the bed
room in Grand street.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26

National Refining Company
The Ohio Oil Company
Old Dutch Refining Company
OseeoIo Refining Company
Phillips Petroleum Company
Producers Refining. Inc.
The Pure Oil Company
Rock IsIond Refining Company
The Shallow Voter Refining comDony
Shell Oh Company, Inc.
sinelolr on Corporation
Sicily on Company
seeony.VoeVvm Oh Company, he.
sev'h ksnvekY Pipe Line Company
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26

at once; oil stocks must fall below the level
necessary TO keep an unrestricted flow to our
fighting men. Wbo Waan that?
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
Effect of new pipe lines, etc.

For months, il has seemed as if the oil-produc-
ing sections were swimming in oil, but tina,
was because transportation was unable to meet
the essential petroleum requirements Of the
MISUNDERSTANDING those vital military ship.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26

Cities Service Oil Company
Col-Tes Refining Company
Consumers Cooperative Association
Continental Oil Company
The Henry X. Gross Company
CYs'oI Refining Company OF coueo
City, Inc.
Deep Rock Oh Corporation
Derby Oil Company
e Dorado Refining Company
Globe Oh & Refining compeny
Gulf on Corporation
Indiano Farm sVrsov Cooperative
Association
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
PhiIdnthrOpist's
Will Reveals
His Self Trial
Town Puzzled by Crime
That Drove Retired
RsiIroader 10 Suicide

HASTINGS. Sept When
William +. Hardke. 81. retired
railroad man, tried, sentenced and
executed himself, leaving a
strange, enitmatic suicide note
and a surprising will, he posed a
puzzle for his townSpeople which
still has them baffled and prom
iSes 10 remain unsolved forever.
Probating Of the will last week
happened their recollection of the
REGULAR circumstances.
They were shocked on a warm
morning last June when their
kindly, quiet bachelor neighbor
was found in his bed, two bullets
from a small automatic in his
brain.
LEAVES SUICIDE NOTE
Shock gave way To greater
hook when Sheriff Glenn Bara
found the note near the death
bed He knitted his brow as he
handed il 10 Coroner DR.. G.. =
f.athrup. FMS Is what ne read
81. Unbelievably damn dumb.
.. Took poor advice.
3 Guilty.
4. Self sentence and eXecu-
ton.
William r. Hardke"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26

Supplies OF Au'omot~ Gasoline As Heavily Dspssd This Is
what war is doing to our dAytoday supplies of auto
motive gasoline throughout the country east of the
Rocky Mountains. If we don't save gasoline now we
sabotage the future supplies the armed srs mar bss
70 TIN.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
AIDS "a CHURCHES

Another envelope contained a
note with a BIblCal reference.
II stipulated that some bank
hareS he owned be sold and the
money bc divided equally among
he i churches IN Hastings
With tho promise that there ~
10 publicity Sec Matt. So and T..
The Bible quotation reads
But when thou doest aims.
let not thy left hand know
what thy right hand doeth:
that thine aims he secret. and
thy Father which seeth in
secret Himself shall reward
thee openly"
HAS MANY WAR BONDS
on still another envelope con
1lning government bonds was
cnciled.
ITO he given back IN good
old Uncle Sam for some ~ the
privileges Of liberty I have en-
loved"
According 10 banker Eaton. tho
1uyng OF war bonds had become
Omething of a fetish with the
Id man. He bought them in all
icnominat tons.
In the absence Of a legal will
the estate was turned over 10 his
brother, Charles. 70. also bache-
lor and a retired railroad man
But Charles waived his rights
and together he and Eaton car
ried out his brothers wishes "a
he letter.
The speculation continued.
Some Of his neighbors thought
his German heritage bothered
him. Others said he broOded be-
cause he was not actively in war
work Another story was that a
fellow townsman had chIded him
as German for not doing more
for the war cffort-ignorant OF
INC old mans secret donations 10
Inc USO and Red Cross AS well
IS his bond buying.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26

Johnson Oil Refining Compony
Johnson Oil Supply
The Konotex Refining Company
Lakeside Refining Company
Leonord ReAneries, Inc.
Louisville Refining Company
Marvel Refining Company
Mld-continsni Petroleum Corporation
MldIond Cooperative Wholesale Also.
eio'en-cvshlns Refining oNi,len
Neph.soI Refining Company
National Cooperative Refinery
Association
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
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