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Evening star., 1943-07-26
BusiIicu San Lorenzo

Saint Lawrence, according to the
Liber Pontif1calis, was a martyr of
the Age of Prosecutions, executed
August 10, 258 AID. His popularity
is attested by the fact that Armel-
lini's index lists forty-five places of
worship registered under his name
within the walls of Rome. How
many others there may have been in
the suburbs no one can say. To
distinguish 1t from contemporary
foundations, the basilica "in grandis-
slma parte" injured in the aerial
commandment of Italian military OBJ
jectives on July 10 is known as
"Fuori Mura." 1t stands about three
quarters of mile from the Porta San
Lorenzo on the Via Tiburtina. The
site IS at the far extreme from the
We City State and Saint Peters.
C~--nary guide books print little
about the ancient establishment. To
appreciate it fully reference must be
had to the works of such an arche-
ologist as Rodolfo Lanciani, who re-
CARDS it as one of the minor Con-
stantinian constructions. The original
edif1ce was raised over the tombs of
Saint Lawrence and Saint Cyriaca
1t was rebuilt by Pelagius II in 578,
entirely remodelled and extensively
added to by Honorius III between
1915 and 1927, repaired by Nicholas V
and Innocent x and much altered by
modern architects employed by Plus
TX between 1864 and 1870. Many
legends attach to the place. For ex-
ample, there is capital on column
in the later church" bearing a
carved frog and a lizard supposed
to be symbols of two sculptors,
Batrachus and Saurus, engaged by
the Emperor Augustus to decorate
the temples of Jupiter and Juno in
the portico Of Octavia. Classic frag-
ments undoubtedly were used in the
fabric. The whole neighborhood is
rich in buried relics of antiquity.
But the medieval portions of the
basilica also are worthy of attention.
Frescoes by Fraccassini, restored
pavements and mosiacs and hand
some old cloisters always have been
attractive to artistic pilgrims. San
Lorenzo's was Sketched by Israel
Sylvestre about 1915. It likewise was
represented in a fine drawing by
Rohault de Fleury, who pictured it in
a fortified enclosure with numerous
towers. A comparatively recent
photograph suggests that the whole
church had been in reasonably good
condition. Reports of the damage
mentioned by the Pope Plus XII sug-
gest that the portions hurt were the
facade embellished with paintings
resembling mosaic tiles in 1864, the
vestibule with six ancient columns
and possibly the architrave decorated
with mosaics. If nothing more than
these parts has been demolished. it
should be feasible to restore the
building promptly and effectively
after the war.
Evening star., 1943-07-26
New Myths for Old
From the Rocky Mountain Herald.

From the Rocky Mountain Herald
The precise. marvellous, powerful drive
into Sicily is its own definition Ere long
new masters will have taken over this
island that has been held by Greece, by
Carthage, by Rome, by the Goths. the
Saracens, the Normans, Spain. Austria,
Italy, strange crossroads island of
dark and secret cultures where even
Cornish miners in the sulphur pits sing
the same songs they sang in Gilpin
County, Colo.
Sicily is the homeland of Vulcan, of
Ceres, of Proserpine, of Pluto; to Sicily
came the first flying man, Daedalus, who
flew from Crete with wings of feathers
and wax; out of Sicily came the catapult
OF Dionysius. We impose new realities on
old myths We answer Vulcan with the
forges of Pittsburgh and Detroit; Ceres
with lease lend grain Daedalus with the
B-24 and the paratrooper Dionysius
with the bombardment of battleships.
Sicily sold Plato into slavery when the
myth of Greek culture was devoured by
her own tyrannic power. AS we feel our
power ascendant, what will become of
OuI 1OuI lTeeOOlIlS! Will JIle CeXJS OF
the moment again degenerate into the
pretexts of history? 1t is good question
with America fighting in forty theaters
of war and becoming the most powerful
nation in the world. No matter how VIC
torious, the warrior is an exile and the
reasons that sent him abroad merge into
new objectives and PHILOSOPHERS. So
many seas have they crossed, says Vir-
gil. that exile changes the colors."
I'VE seek flying Italy to bury the
dead there" says Glover. interpreting
Virgil. 1T is picture OF human life in
general-ever some unknown Italy be-
fore us, but the nearer we come to it,
the more it flies from us, and meanwhile
wave and stormwind have us at their
mercy. Once more for what?"
It is not the physical Italy which
eludes us, nor are we at the mercy Of
wave and wind. What does elude us Is
the effect Of our own conquest on our
Evening star., 1943-07-26

own culture A new American mythology
is in process, shocking to some who
thought this war would differ from other
wars. but since we happen to be in q
fortunate historical situation, the new
American myth will be stimulating to
our arts, sciences, industries and char
acter. It happens to be our turn.
Evening star., 1943-07-26
Address

@. What university did Paul Robson,
the Negro singer, attend?-J. G.
A. He graduated from Rutgers Uni
versity in 1919, "four-etter' man in
athletics. Mr.. Robson, 6 feet inches
tall and weighing 215 pounds, won the
Phi Beta Kappa key in his junior year.
was the commencement orator and was
pronounced the perfect type OF college
man."
O. What city was named in honor OF
Charles Darwin?-E. L. H.
A. Port Darwin in Australia was
named IN honor of the great naturalist,
O. When was the United States Army
Band formed?-L. p F.
A. The band was organized In 1922
by Gen. John J. Pershing, as a sequel
to the CHG band formed in France from
AEF units OF the First World War. The
United States Army Band is at present
In North Africa.
@. For how many days was Jerusalem
besieged before its fall in AID. 7o?-
N o. w.
A. The city was besieged for 1874 davs.
According to Josephus 800 900 bodies of
the dead had been thrown out OF the
gates during the siege.
@. When was the model T Ford dis
continued?-C. w.
A. The Ford Motor Co. saws the 15-
00oo00th car, officially the last of the
model series. rolled out of the shops
on May Is, 1927.
Q. What was the greatest filibuster
ever conducted?-T. H. r.
A. Some authorities so consider the
f1libuster against the Force bill In Har-
rison's administration, for it gripped thu
attention of the entire country.
@. What is the meaning of the word
"paradise"?-E. c.
A. Paradise is word Of Persian
origin, meaning garden, orchard, or
other inclosed place filled with beauty
and delight.
Q. How long has the Semitic Division
Of the Library of Congress been In ex-
istence?-D. B. D.
A. This division consisting mostly Of
Arabic, Aramaic, Yiddish and Hebrew
literature, was created after the late
Jacob H. Schiff presented 10000 volumes
OF Hebraica to the Government in 1912
Q. Please explain the terms two
thread, three thread, ETC., used in ref
erence to hose-W. Id.
A. During the first steps in the manu-
facture of silk hosiery the fine strands
OF silk in each skein are wound on
spools. Then to IL of these fine strands
are twisted into a single thread. The
number Of these threads that are then
twisted together to make the yarn used
in knitting the stocking determines
whether 1t is two, three. etc, thread
stocking.
Evening star., 1943-07-26
etters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the Driter, although the use OF
a pseudonyn1 for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters pith
a Die1D to condensation.
Evening star., 1943-07-26
Liquidation Of Politics
Proposed for Unity.

To the Editor Of The Star:
Let's call of the usual conventions,
both Democratic and Republican.
Let the national committees of both
parties meet together and agree to back
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Wendell WILL
kie on United America" ticket, a SIM
pie win the war" platform.
Let both parties turn over their CAM
paign funds (no longer needed) to the
War Fund Of the Government.
n. ONukUS.
Evening star., 1943-07-26

need, providing facilities without
which mothers could not work in
war plants. Whether the same need
exists in Washington will now be
demonstrated by the mothers them
selves.
Evening star., 1943-07-26

A New Jersey C card holder was
deprived thereof because a police
man saw his vehicle come to a halt
while the driver and his girl friend
embraced warmly This made it at
once pleasure driving in the officers
eyes. But shucks, maybe the engine
just stalled and the two riders am
braced the opportunity as we'll as
each other.
Evening star., 1943-07-26

A New York poker player filled
royal flush. The resultant whoops
OF both himself and his fellow play
ers brought a cop and a fine of a
dollar apiece for disorderly conduct
Devotees of the game ought to have
foresight enough to kitty out" for
just such an emergency.
Evening star., 1943-07-26
Paper Work" Discussed
BY One of Its Victims.
To the Editor of The 8tar.

To the Editor of The Star:
The current tax payment act seems
to be good one. all things considered,
but unless certain features are elimi-
mated, it may result in almost endless
confusion and chaos. Be prepared, tax
payers, for chronic headache, or some-
thing worse. A boiler can resist so much
pressure and then the blowout" So
with men.
The idea of "penalizing" person s
per cent unless his estimate is within
20 per cent of actual income is sheer
nonsense. Assuming that a corporation
suddenly splits huge melon at the end
of the year, the unexpected slice of in
come might conceivably greatly exceed
the 20 per cent margin; nevertheless Mr..
Evening star., 1943-07-26
Hoskin's Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. HaSkin.


reader oan get the ans,per to ann
question OF fact by tCriting The Epe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
enc j. HdsE,n, director, Washington,
ID. c. Please i1close stamp for return
postage.
first sent to China?-B. G.
A. The first missionary from the
United States to China was Elijah C..
Brldgeman, who was sent in 1929 bv
the American Board of Commissioners
for Foreign Missions.
Q. Is it true that 80 per cent of the
worlds oil is produced in the United
States?-A. F.. D.
A. The Bureau Of Mines says for sew
eral years the United States has pro-
duced approximately two-thirds of the
world production of petroleum. In 1912
the United States production was 1885,
100000 barrels and the estimated world
production was 2,o63 100000 barrels.
O. What was the record time for lay
ing track when the first railroads were
built?-R. D.
A. According to S. Kip Farrington. ir.,
In one day the sweating gangs of the
Central Pacific laid 10 miles and 1900
feet of steel-l44 feet a minute-be-
tween sun AID sun, record never since
equaled"
Q. During what years were the most
ex-Presidents living?-K. D. E.
A. Between March 4. 1861, when Abra-
nam Lincoln took the oath, and Janu-
ary lS, 1862, when John Tyler died, five
were living. They were Martin Van
Buren, John Tyler, Millard Fillmore,
Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan.
Evening star., 1943-07-26

On Bastille Day Mikado Hirohito
sent Marshal Petain telegram of
congratulations. Congratulations on
what?
Evening star., 1943-07-26

A nostrum Is by definition a quack
remedy. For illustration. take Mus
solini's famous Mare Nostrum.
Evening star., 1943-07-26

Prophecies-The contents of this
32-page booklet include predictions of
Nostradamus, who is perhaps the
most celebrated of all prophets and
certainly the most discussed at the
present time, as we'll as the Story of
Prophecy. Polish Prophecy. those of
ST. Odile, st. Malachy, Macaulay,
Tolstoi and Mother Shipton. Every
one wants to know what has been
foretold for our times. You will en-
JOY reading this fascinating booklet.
To secure your copy inclose 10 cents
IN coin, wrapped in this clipping, and
mail to The Star Informa ton Bureau.
Name
Evening star., 1943-07-26

Taxpayer is subject to fine. Extra in
come, moreover from various and unex-
pected sources. may be received, after
final adjustment on December Is Is
made. There is certainly not shred of
justice in the aforesaid provision and,
If enforced. the Statue of Liberty should
be pulled from its pedestal.
1t was certainly unnecessary to apply
the pay-asyou-go principle to those
taxpayers whose incomes are derived
from dividends and bond interest, espe-
cially as it is not applied to income re-
ceived from trusts.
Inasmuch as there are five returns of
various kinds to be filed in a 12-month
period, the taxpayer will be compelled to
spend time, which should be devoted to
something constructive, in burying his
nose in a mess of work, mostly unneces-
sary. The majority will toss" the
sponge in despair. Even tax experts"
are baf1ed.
According to reports, some 10000 ad-
ditional clerks will be required to ad-
minister the act and no doubt the
amount of paper needed would carpet
the earth, moon and sky! And we are
told paper must be conserved! The
act should be revised and simplified
without undue delay if for no other rea-
son that the paper work" load be re-
moved from the backs Of honest but
weary taxpayers.
EDMUND X. GOLDsBOROUGH.
Girls Announce Sacrifice
OF Vacation Time and Money.
To the Editor of The Star:
Please help us to prove that young
people can help to break the Axis in
stead of the law. Thanks to your paper
and the radio, we Washington boys and
girls have been able to hold four sue
cessful bond drives in which were raised
the cost of a bomber a Flying Fortress
and several pursuit planes.
Our losses on July have made us de-
eide that we would much rather bring
our boys back sooner from the front
than have vacations. We are now
spending our money on bonds and using
our time to solicit bonds to replace our
losses of last Independence Day. so that
next July may be spent in peace with
our boys back in the good old U. S. A.
We want to give each one a chance to
have share in this replacement. As
soon as We have a substantial sum we
will hold free dance to turn over the
bonds to the Treasury and the stamps
to the post office officials as we have
done in the past.
ALPHA PHI PI FRATERNITY
and the WASHINGTON GIRLS
WAR BOND COMMITTEE.
Bradley beam., 1943-12-11

Finance has had what an ordin- ary person would call hectic week. Yes, friends CD, we have moved again, (it's the gypsy in us), and it seems that conditions get worse every time, instead of improving. Some of the boys still refuse to un- pack, for undoubtedly another week will bring about another moving schedule. It seems that now we have to sleep in double deckers, which isn't so bad, except for Sgt. Grimes, who can't find the solution to the problem of what to do with Sgt. Dircks sleeping above him. There'll be a solution some day Francis, have no fear.
 Three cheers to our Tech. Sgts. Reed and Jadrosich for giving up their room so that the men may have a day room. Thanks, fellows.
 We have now in Finance two dis tinct groups of men, both with their hayes and have nots. The first group is the lackiack boys. first group is the blackjack boys. with the beaming faces who win and the "have nots" are the sorry looking "lend me a dime" boys who
Bradley beam., 1943-12-11

dred on any exam. Sgt. Whitbeck should have been informed of that when he was marking his papers oa Officers Pay.
 Attention Sgt. Webber Earth man: A chart has been provided at the General Mess for all Sgts. messing separately: We have been unable to find your name listed. What could the reason be?
 
 Poor, poor Gayeski. Imagine what would happen if that upper bunk ever decided to weaken and come down. You guessed it friends. Above poor Peter is none other than 25O pound Michael Purdis, alias Romeo"
Bradley beam., 1943-12-11
PHOTOQUlZ ANSWERS
FINANCE FLASHES

continually lose. The other group consists of those with the same old army lament. The boys with the haves-or better still the stripes are getting the gravy, class "A" passes, always crying, in reality doing less work than the average, and getting all the credit. In the other corner, there are the boys with the have nothing, but all work and detail to do. After the war though, most of the boys will have great satisfaction to see our most honored leaders going back to their jobs of razor blade selling, insur- ance pan handling, and bank clerk jobs, while the rest of the boys go back to the simple jobs of account ing, auditing, teaching, and book learning.
 We are now being instructed in the study of Enlisted Mems Pay by none other than Peter Professor" Gayeski. You're doing a great job, Pete "Steve to Stella" Gayeski, and with the help of your most able as- sistants, you will undoubtedly put over the course beautifully. One warning, Sarge, and that is there is such thing as a mark of hun
Bradley beam., 1943-12-11
Biography of g Bee

f %& ' I wish that could be bee Because a bee can be so free I'd make my home in a great big
 tree And gather honey with my honey
 bee.
 And if any wolf tried to take from My tree, my honey, or my honey
 bee
 I would sting him until he let me And guess that would be the end
 of Me.
 -DONNY. Predictions for the future: l. Another new detail list (if you can find room on the bulletin board).
 2. Another gripe session with Frank r Dabecco leading. P.S.-He has plenty of backing, even if the Staffs, and Tech don't think so. 3. Pfc. Rene going to help out in still another department. Only three more to go, George. 4. O63O roll call being discontinued by all outfits but the Fighting Fools of Finance. 5. Finance wins again in basketball and maybe bowling, if Bufum bowls that 290 duck pin game. 6. Whitbeck crying for more help, and Jack-Batten, backing him up. P.S.-He rides with Whitbeck every morning. 7. More comparison of our present First Sergeant with the previous First Sergeant. 8. No additional stripes g. Everlasting dust, dust, dust, and more dust.
 We welcome you back from the hospital It. Hooten, after that minor operation, and just to show you how much we appreciate your personal services that you gladly render, the basketball team will give their everything to BEAT ORDNANCE.
 Until next week, if the writer is still alive
 HASTA MANANA-
Bradley beam., 1943-12-11

Bureau O War Department AMERICAN DOUGHBOYS GUARD CLASSIC TEMPLE-More this Greek Temple of Neptune was erected at untouched by the of u S. soldiers the Union have renewed their boy hood studies architecture their visits this shrine of the Greek gods The senr khaki guard at the visualize the soldiers of Hannba time who performed duty All not fighting and boodshed for American troops in Italy,
Bradley beam., 1943-12-11
My Pal
Dear SGsfa Claxs:
By S/SGT. RAY GRABER

Dear Santa Ca~s
 Please forget of Fighting year boys all Bradley Field twelve months and they the that have offer Perhaps Valley Lake Placid Miami Beach, all paid by the Government You forget ab standing argyle styles have changed radically the few that Esquire though The still timely if the clothes Sincerely
 "Thf Company clerks
 
 squadrons working little WAC all cleaning preparation odfashioned chneys perhaps Old Nick will understand Ssst Richard Albr ton at present sick in the Station Hospital is spenns his idle time knitting Merrhed descendant of the jolly whked old play the role of festivities. He's we'll suited for the Colasessano his version of last seasons Star and patrons Tailor Shop He dnnd be measured for waist repairs forgot to hold his pants up moment Rose" Nik dfated wstln the result of six week course Guards School in Miami Beach.
 is awarded Cpl Adam Wacaw polest of all the Guard Squadron Cpl Waawski under wisdom tooth the Dental Clinic this pulled Wawsi exclaimed "ouch sir' There who would be that polite under such conditions Two weeks offered piece of humor " the expense our back6d and public apologies are order We stated that Cpl Lewis married was due to misunderstanding Lewis single and has always been that way William Messing dreamed that he visited Base Legal Depart prohibiting of civilian clothes 
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 6Aaas
 
 Pfc makng army of chasing women and k However it's all the ptrolman and the chased indicates ocaled outnumber the hemales
 Cpl Macey graduated Motor School Wednesday examination One the many puzzled him "Wha one? In sheer Gasoline substance If doubt really pulled that contact It. Tyler a Base A for confirmation.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. r. p MCGEE entertained in honor Of Mr.
Earnest Basey New Years evening Those enjoying the
affair Mr. Earnest Balsey Mrs Daisy Fuloye Law
son, Mr. and Mrs. d. w Lindsey Mr.. and Mrs Calvin Rich
ardson, MIR. and Mrs. f. J. Huddeston, , Dr. and Mrs. r.
W. Harrison r, Mr. and Mrs. B. f. Brooks. Mesdames Eliza
Huddleson Ether Henderson, Emma B. Miller, Mr.. and
Mrs Cras Walker Mr. and Mrs Joe Howard and Mrs. Hen
Wiburn.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-01-01
SOC!E T Y
HOSTESS AT LOVELY PARTY

Mrs. Daisy Fulilove Lawson hostess at lovely
party given in honor OF Mr. Earnest 1ey Wednesday even
ing December 30 1912 Four hands bridge claimed the at
tention OF twenty bridge players the end of which
prizes given Dir. r. w. Harrison, Jr, Mrs c. c.
Niece Mrs Dorothy Miller Walker, and Mr. B. F. Brooks
box of fine linen handkercre given the honoree De
lcous ice and fruit cake served the following
guests: DR. and Mrs r. W. Harrison IT, DIR. and Mrs L. T
Miller Mr. and Mrs. r. p MCGEE, Mr.. and Mrs d. w Lind
sev. Mrs Fenrene Wilburn Miss Clara Allen Mrs Gerrue
GRAY. Mrs Ether Henderson, Mrs Nellie Pierce Mrs Aura
Lane Mr. and Mrs. Joe Howard Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Brooks
Mr.. and Mrs. Uras Walker.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-01-01

The home of Mr. and Mrs B. F. Brooks the scene
tie first OF the holiday parties when they entertained in hon
or of Mr. Earnest Basey of Winston Salem, N. c., Mon
day evening December g. 1912 the following
joyed their hospitality: Mrs Daisy Fulove lawson Mr.
Ernest Basev. Miss Thema Wright. Mrs. Ether Henderson,,
Mr.. and Mrs D. w Lindsey, Mr. and Mrs r. P MCGEE. DR.
and Mrs L. T. Miller Mrs. Henrene Wilburn Mrs Laura
Lane sxsxs4Mi4k
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-01-01
HOUSE. GUEST

Mr. Earnest Balsey, popular teacher OF Winston Salem
North Carolina, house guest OF Mrs Daisy tulilove
Lawson during Christmas holiday vacation He was car
red on sightseeing of the city by Mr.. T. j. Huddles
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-01-01

Among those who enjoyed the Christmas holidays with
relatives friends Miss India Taylor sophomore at
Virginia College daughter Of Prof N D. Taylor
Mrs Daisy Fulioye Lawson, teacher at Winston Salem
Teachers College Winston Salem, North Carolina and her
little daughter Frances lawson daughter and granddaugh
of Dr. r. +. Fuilove; Dr. and Mrs. r. E. Fullove Jr
of Orleans La. and daugherin-law of DR.. Full
love Miss Webb the Harris School of Merid
Miss: Miss Ruby Webb teacher in the city school at
ulfport Miss both daughters of Rev. and Mrs. M Webb
Mrs GLADYS Bell teacher at Sunower Miss. daughter of
Mrs Emma Williams Fourth St; Miss 1hema Wright
teacher Inverness daughter of Mrs Celita Wright MISS
Clara Allen teacher Magnolia High School, Nicksburg,
Miss. H. 4&d&&tS1a8
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-01-01

ton IT, Editor Of The Century Voice and General Manag
of the Century Burial Association Ibis was Mr. Balsey
first visit to City and he expressed himself being
favorav impressed with city We will be happy have
this Young man visit city again.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-01-01

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burton, of Greenvie Miss, are
the proud parents baby boy Mr. Burton native OF
Nazoo City is employed County Agent OF Washington
County, Miss The has brought much happiness
to this Young couple and their many friends rejoice with
them in this happiness
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-01-01

Mrs NJ. A. Gealds the marriage OF her broth
Jackson Davis Miss Bertha Baker Christmas Eve
seven-thy o'clock The performed the
OF Mr. and Mrs Luther Willis Seventh Street Rev.
NJ s. Grant officiated.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-01-01
Mrs. Beatrice Jackson.

Mrs Beatrice Jackson,
A word reminding you of how many you have consoles
WHY YOU won't think? Our Father don't put any
us than bear. Deepest sympathy.
JAMES CLEANERS