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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-08
Is This the Answer?

A Few months ago there was dis
position on the part Of some writer's
to deplore what seemed to them to
be the Nays failure, up to that
time, to "do something" about the
growing submarine menace. This
menace was correctly pictured as
one OF the gravest facing us and
the Nays confederation, without
any word about our plans to COM
bat 1t, gave the critics no comfort.
Perhaps the new series Of de"
craft, just announced by the Navy,
is not the complete answer. But 1t
Is interesting to realize now that
the Navy has been working on this
type OF escort vessel since January,
1912, and the decision to build them
was reached not long after Pearl
Harbor. The Navy was not lacking
in foresight, at least. concerning the
nature OF the job that lay ahead in
lighting the submarine.
The British Navy has found the
corvette an effective anti submarine
weapon designed principally for use
on inshore patrols around the Brit
ish Isles. After Pearl Harbor some
OF them were sent over here under
dif11culties, for they were not de-
signed for duty In the Atlantic in
midwinter. Our Navy designers
worked out new model described
as a cross between a corvette and
destroyer; about as large, as a mat
ter of fact, as the destroyers OF the
last war, but perhaps not so heavily
armed or armored. Prototypes of
these new ships, fast, able and
equipped with anti-submarine de-
vices, have been at sea for some
time and Secretary Knox's state
ment that several hundred more"
are to be built, in addition to those
now in the water, must mean that
the Navy is confident of their value
in specialized type of warfare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-08
Among the Prophets

Quite aside from anything she has
said or may say about the war.
Madame Chang Kai-shek has earned
for herself enduring celebrity as a
great original thinker on those prob
lens of human existence which are
constant In the experience of all
people. Her address at Wellesley
College was a masterpiece we'll
worthy of the appreciation of a uni
versal audience. The principal mes
sage Of it will be remembered by all
who heard it and should be repeated
to successive generations of students.
with the riches Of the ages within
your grasp, with the wide field OF
specialized knowledge to be had at
your will, with the maturity of mind
to be gained in your contacts with
your professors and advisers"
Madame Chang told the youth OF
today as we'll as that Of the future,
you should beware of machine made
processes of thinking. Do not be
afraid to strike out and explore the
fertile realm of your own minds and
let them lead you in your conclusions
to what they will so long as you are
true and honest to yourselves"
Spoken with deep feeling, this
counsel was linked to Wellesley's
motto which Madame Chang ex-
planned she had adopted as her own:
mot to be ministered unto but to
minister" There could be no kindlier,
nobler or beautiful doctrine. Ex-
pressed occasionally in other Ian
guage, it is the ideal for which the
United Nations are fighting and the
ideal by which, please God, when
victory has been attained humanity
will live. The First Lady of China
thus takes her place among the
prophets not merely of the tragic
present but providentially OF the
happier tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-08
Letters to the Editor
Exponent Of Henry George Doctrine

exponent Of Henry George Doctrine
Urges Justice, Peace Through Single Tax
To the Editor Of The Star:
What can be more progressive and
Just than that philosophy which holds
that every human being who inhabits
this earth shall be granted access to it
and be entitled to just reward for the
products of his labor? What opinion
can be challenged which holds that
every individual is a creation OF God
and belongs only to himself and not to
the state?
The tendency today is toward more
government power. Can the masses of
people remain free, however, il we adopt
the well-intentioned theory Of COLLECTIVE
ism and transfer the power to exploit
the people from the hands Of the present
private owners Of Gods earth to the
hands of group Of politicians concen-
trated in Washington?
Even if government can be pure and
honest in every sense, can it be possible
that a system which restricts the indi-
vidual and plans his every move and
action, be in accordance with the law
of nature? Our system has many fine,
outstanding values. People, at least,
are free to think for themselves. Do we
want to exchange that inalienable right
solely for freedom from want? Is it
not possible to give our people even
greater individual freedom and at the
same time secure their right to equal
economic opportunity?
The earth, with its overabundance Of
natural resources, on which all who live
depend for their very existence, is the
all wealth today is monopolized, thanks
to our present complicated laws of un-
just taxation.
Economic and individual freedom
never can be brought about and free
competition secured by any method
which transfers power over labor, in
dustry and agriculture from private
rack-renters to politicians.
Poverty can be abolished and per-
manent peace maintained only if we
remove the numerous, ponderous bur-
dens of taxation which are Gripping
progress and legitimate enterprise; and
in place of these outrageous penalties
we should impose 4 tax solely upon the
value of land. There is no other way in
which the earth can return to all the
people with complete resulting freedom
and with capitalism left intact.
We hear great deal in Congress
about keeping power from the hands Of
the bureaucrats. How often do We hear
an accompanying plea to return the
earth to the people? Much is said about
abolishing the horrors OF war Do we
hear as much about abolishing the
causes? D. A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-08
Everybody Must Help
In Red Cross Effort.
To the Editor Of The Star:

The present Red Cross campaign can
be carried to complete success only by
processes of wholehearted cooperation.
1t happens that the demand for such
services as the International Red Cross
organization alone is prepared to render
is growing from day to day as the armed
forces Of the Nation are enlarged and the
war itself moves ever farther and farther
to the most distant portions Of the
globe. The quota stipulated for Wash
ington is $1,555, 4O0-three times the
total amount sought in the last similar
campaign, yet comparatively . very
small sum. If the need Is to be met and
the District Of Columbia and nearby
communities are to do their proper
share in meeting 1t. everybody must
help. just few rich individuals cannot
finance the drive. Neither can it be
funded by collecting dollar memberships.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-08
Finlund's New Cabinet

Ryti to the presidency of Finland
was a logical prelude to change in
the administration. Under a par
llamentar. system similar to that of
Britain, though with a single legis-
lative chamber, the actual govern
ment of the country is carried on
by a cabinet, appointed by the
President. but responsible to the
legislature. The Inauguration of
President automatically requires the
cabinet to offer him its resignation.
It was an open secret that cabinet
changes were slated to be made, and
that those changes would be a good
indication of what Finlands future
attitude would be. especially In
foreign policy.
President Ryti Is himself probably
the best executive who could have
been selected to steer the Finnish
ship Of state through the stormy
waters that beset it. A successful
banker of liberal views and with an
excellent record in politics, he could
be depended upon to take a moderate
course. This was reflected in his
inaugural address, wherein he stated
that Finland was naturally" longing
for peace, "as any other nation
would after years of prolonged
struggle" but added that the end
was not yet in sight, so the country
must keep on mastering all its
strength to continue in the war.
This middle of -the-road attitude
is reflected in the composition of the
new cabinet, arrived at after consid-
cradle political maneuvering. Fin
land has several political parties, the
largest being the Social
representing the Constitutional Left,
and the Agrarians, rejecting the
conservative peasantry. These par
ties hold majority OF the portfolios
In the new cabinet setup.
The most significant appointment
is naturally the Minister of Foreign
Affairs. The man charged with the
key post of directing Finland's for
eign policy is Sir Henrik Ramsay, a
ship owner of Scottish descent and
the holder of a British knighthood,
conferred upon him by the British
crown in recognition of his services
in promoting Anglo Finnish trade
and good relations. Such a person
will obviously make a good impress
sion in Britain. which has declared
war against Finland regretfully
through political and strategic ext
gencies. The new Prime Minister,
Professor Linkomies. vice president
of Helsinki University, is another
assurance of moderation. A promi-
nent Helsinki newspaper halls his
leadership as hopeful for the accom-
plishment of ''the main task, which,
naturally, is to bring the war to
successful conclusion"
Equally significant is the dis
pleasure manifested by the numer-
ically small, but vociferous, Fascist
party, officially termed the Patriotic
National Movement, but usually
known as the Lappo. 1t has refused
to support the new cabinet, declining
to take the one portfolio offered it
and going into open opposition. This
Is far cry from the days when the
Fascist-minded and pro-Axis Rolf
Whiting occupied the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs. Lappo displeasure,
doubtless rejecting that of Berlin,
is good news for well-Wishers of Fin
land in this country, who deplore the
situation in which the Finnish peo-
pie find themselves and hope to see
them eventually extricated from
their Axis entanglements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-08
Wants New Residents
To Care About Washington.

To The Editor OF The Star.
Formerly Washington was clean and
lovely city, but it seems to have become
most untidy in the past few years.
Why not make these newcomers
washington conscious" and ask them
to help keep the city clean?
j. D. MARSH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-08
Bombing Of German Civilians
Proposed to Avenge Jews.
TT ths rGitor ~ 1he atsr.


Were America, with its one hundred
and thirty millions. to suffer a cold
blooded massacre Of forty millions, the
American people would gain some idea
of the horror which has come full upon
the Jews in Nazi hands. One out Of
three murdered! The remainder cal
lousy told that they, too. will be
slaughtered.
Most incomprehensible of all is the
unwillngness of the whole Christian
world to take special steps to check this
phenomenal flendishness! Must we be
so tender-bearted toward Germany's pas
sively innocent civilians that We refuse
to bomb civilian centers in retaliation
for even the mass murder OF millions OF
Ill ages. from the cradle to the grave2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-08
Voting Held Important Enough
To Be Made Compulsory.

1t is national disgrace and dishonor
when hundreds of thousands of voters
fail to exercise their privilege. Such
gross negligence of duty and indifference
to outcome does not mean we'll for our
democracy. 1t ought to be made crime
not to vote. Those States denying suf-
frage through poll taxes should have
their representation cut down in pro-
portion. THEODORE c. MUELLER.
Minneapolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-08

Q. Has there ever been an estimate Of
the loss of metal caused by the rubbing
together Of coins in daily use?-M. N. D.
A. Early in this century 1t was esti-
mated that the rubbing together Of
coins caused in the entire world a loss
of IL tons Of gold and IS tons Of silver
In year.
O. What cities have served as the
capital Of Iowa?-E. L. II.
A. Burlington, In 1888; Iowa City, In
1899; Des Moines, In 1857.
Q. Who succeeded DR.. stock Is con-
ductor of the Chicago Symphony Or
chestra?-D. L. 6.
A. Desire Defauw has been appointed
to take charge in October.
Q. Do whales live, to . great age7-
B. B.
A. Whales probably do not, reach
great age, and there IL evidence indi-
eating that blue whales ordinarily may
not live much more than 4 third of
century. They are probably the fastest
growing mammals, the length ut birth
of % feet increasing to almost 80 feet
by the end Of their second year.
Q. Who made the first loop-the loop
In an airplane?-L E.
A. The first loop-the-loop was made
by q Frenchman named Pegoud in a
Bleriot monoplane, September /, 1918.
q. How fast can an ice boat travel?-
H. H.
A. One hundred miles an hour is not
unusual. 1t Is even said that = speed as
high as 40 miles an hour has been
reached.
@. Did Thomas A. Edison receive large
amounts of money for his inventions?-
T. H. A.
A. Edison once said, II make 4 whole
lot Of money, but I save only what
would be the salary OF = railroad presi-
dent. am always experimenting, and
that costs = heap"
Q. Why are deserts extremely hot by
day and cold by night?-M. D.
A. The extremes Of temperature found
daily in desert regions are due largely
to lack Of clouds which act as q form Of
blanket and prevent the rapid radiation
of the heat as soon as the sun sets.
@. What is the salary of the President
of the Philippines?-D. r. D.
A. The salary of the President of the
Philippines is $4,000 pesos, or approx
mately $4,000.
q. Has 1t ever been discovered who
invented playing cards?-B. E. r.
A. No. The Chinese claim their in
vention in 1920 AID, as an amusement
for the concubines of Emperor Seun-hx
But this is some 1000 years after they
are supposed to have been used by the
Egyptians in form of religious service.
Probably they originated in India.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-08
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
BIZ Frederic J. Hnskin.

By Frederic J. Hdskin.
A reader can get the dnstCer to any
question OF fact BY ,Dritino The EDe-
nina Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Hdsktn, director, Washington,
d. c. Please inclose stamp for return
postage.
@. What President was born on 4
Friday, inaugurated on 4 Friday and
died on Friday?-W. s. E.
A. Franklin Pierce.
@. What is the number OF letters that
Congressman mail free each year under
the ranking system?-H. G.
A. During the fiscal year 1912, "a, 453 $50
letters and documents were mailed free
under frank by members Of Congress.
Q. Is it true that Mt high attitudes
person cannot whistle?-F. r. s.
A. Yes, at attitudes between 10000 and
10000 feet 1t Is impossible for the av-
erage person to whistle. This is due to
the decreased density of the air.
@. In what year was the birth rate the
lowest in the United states7-L. T.
A. The lowest recorded birth rate in
this country was reached in 1888
Q. Did George Washington wesr .
wig?-E. D. NJ
A. The consensus is that he did not.
George Washington Parke Gusts once
remarked, That Washington wore a
wig is mistaken idea of many people"
U. S. Baker quotes DR.. Thatcher as say
Ing that he wore his hair in becoming
queue, and powdered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-08

A survey shows that Is per cent OF
mems hats sold are size 67s and IS
per cent Of mems belts are "a inches.
The former figures are not so likely
to change as the latter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-08

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the ,Uriter, although the use OF
a pSeud0nym for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters NTH
q Uie1D to condensation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-08
Further Praise
For Colored Teachers.
To the Editor Of The Star.

was glad to read in The Star a letter
signed IN. N. L." contrasting treatment
received at white and colored ration
boards. for I, too, was deeply and pleas
antly impressed by the treatment ac-
corded me at the Cardoza High School,
and the general atmosphere of order. ef-
f1ciency and courtesy exhibited by the
whole staff
Those colored teachers were tops-in
courtesy, neatness and efficiency. be-
lieve in giving credit where credit is due,
and praise when seeing job well done.
NJ. E. D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-08
Island Suggested
As Garden Plot.

To the Editor of The Star:
would like to suggest that the Gov
eminent clear off Columbia Island, be-
tween the Arlington and Fourteenth
street bridges, and allow it to be used
for gardens, The soil appears to be
very rich, Judging by the weeds that now
grow on 1t. EX-GARDENER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-08
ABC's Of Mending-Besides being a

ABC's Of Mending-Besides being a
part OF wardrobe first aid, mending
comes under the head of patriotic
duty these days. It's part OF wartime
good citizenship to take care of the
things we have-to waste nothing.
With labor and looms turning out
goods for military use. production Of
civilian clothing has been curtailed.
Some types of clothing now in your
wardrobe probably can't be replaced
for the duration. This new Govern
ment publication on mending con-
tains detailed information for taking
care Of wear and tear on your
clothes. To secure your copy inclose
5 cents In coin, wrapped in this clip
ping, and mail to The Star InformA-
ton Bureau.
Name
Address
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-31
Film Will Precede Cancer
Fund Drive in Alexandria

Two public showings this week OF
q film. Choose to Live" made under
the supervision of the United States
Public Health Service and the
American Society for the Control
Of Cancer, will precede the fund
raising drive of the Virginia Cancer
Foundation In Alexandria next week
The film will be shown at pm
tomorrow at the Lyles- Crouch
School for a colored audience, and
at 8 pm. Friday in the Virginia
Public Service auditorium. At this
showing Dr. Carson L. Fifer will
give brief talk.
Mrs. Edgar B. Franklin, captain Of
the drive, has announced quota of
$1,000 for the city.
The money will be raised for the
care Of INDECENT cancer patients in
the State, for the purchase and dis
trihution of educational material
and for organization and Office ex-
penSes.
While there will be no house to-
house canvass, a committee will So
licit individual contributions and
booths will be set up in the city
banks and in the post office Milk
bottles wild be placed in many stores
to receive donations and Girl Scouts
will distribute Institutional leaflets.
The Carlyle Junior Woman's Club
Is in charge of the drive.
While no cases have been re-
ferred to the foundation from Alex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-31
Social Hygiene Group
Says Fight Against
Disease Is Gaining
But Annual Report Cites
Heavy Losses Unless
More Work Is Done
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 31.-Dr
Walter Clarke, executive director OF
the American Social Hygiene Asso-
citation, said yesterday that the fight
against venereal diseases was going
more favorably in the present war
than in the World War, but added
the advance lis not going well
enough"
DR.. Clarke, making public the as
sociation's annual report for 1912,
declared the 'loss to the armed
forces will be colossal unless civilians
do their part much better"
A venereal disease rate only one
half of that in the World War would
mean $4,000 men would acquire
syphilis or gonorrhea each year
when the armed forces are built up
to the proposed strength Of 10000. 900
men, DR.. Clarke said.
If the infected men lose on the
average only one-half the time lost
by World War victims the loss
will total 100000 man days per
year." DR.. Clarke said. This figure
is equivalent to $1,000 men out of
service and a burden to the medical
facilities of the armed forces for
one full year.
1T is perfectly possible to prevent
a large part of this waste If the
civilian communities will use the
scientific weapons-legal, medical
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-31
Nictory Gardens&.

may be obtained in individual boxes
or pots, and in bloom, it is well to
buy few for the sake OF the earlier
crops. Use paper collar to protect
the newly set plants from cutworms.
The varieties recommended for
this area are: Benny Best for early
fruit, Marglobe and Rutgers for
main crop. There are other good
varieties, but these combine disease
resistance with smooth, even-ripen-
ing fruit. Freedom from cracks and
evenness of maturity are important
if canning Is planned.
Plants Should Be Staked.
1t is suggested that the Victory
gardener stake his tomatoes, not
only to conserve space, but as a
means of avoiding disease Staked
tomatoes seldom suffer from rot to
the same extent as those lying on
wet ground. Staked tomatoes may
be planted as close together as 10
inches in rows feet apart. Where
allowed to sprawl on the ground,
the plants should be spaced 3 feet
apart each way. Unstaked toma-
toes should be mulched to protect
the fruit.
Stalking is a simple chore. A 7-8-
foot stake should be placed at the
time the plants are set out. Drive
the stake IS to l8 inches into the
ground. AS the plants grow the
side branches are removed, but this
need not cause confusion. Wait
until the flower buds show plainly
before removing the branch that
comes out near the leaf axil. Use a
soft rag or any material for tying
that will not cut the bark. One
stem is enough to train up, though
some gardeners prune to two stems,
few to three
A large, greedy worm GA inches
long,, with a ravenous appetite oc-
casionally attacks the plants. Lo-
cate and kill. Ordinarily, there
will only be one or two Of them.
Occasionally, If the season Is wet,
an application Of bordeaux spray
may be needed to protect the fruit.
Clip and save for your Victory
garden scrapbook.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-31

social and which are
available.
I'm spite Of the terrific handicap
imposed by war, the venereal disease
fight in the United States recorded
genuine progress in 1912" the as
sociation's report said. "The Army
reports the lowest venereal disease
rate in its wartime history. The
Navy also boasts a record it has
never before been able to achieve in
time of war"
The report said that recent studies
in lit important communities near
larger concentrations of the armed
forces revealed that IS had in
stituted, since September, 1899, law
enforcement activities and were
found maintaining good conditions
at the time of the last recheck sur
vey, and that only 80 were found
still permitting fragrant prostitu-
ton conditions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-31
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-31
u. 5. Institutions Treat
500 900 Mental Patients

Government and private mental
institutions in the United States
have nearly 100000 patients, an
increase of approximately 2 per
cent over the number a year ago,
the Census Bureau reported today.
These institutions had an addi-
tional 10000 patients under their
jurisdiction-in the care of families,
on parole Of otherwise absent.
The mental institution resident