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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-04-22
Paintings by Merlin Jules
On Tie,c at Whvfe Gallery

Social satire and other genre by
Mervin Jules constitute the Whyte
Gallery's April exhibition. More
than 20 paintings in oil, tempera
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-04-22
| Magic Ring

Magic Ring
A little rouge. little curl,
A box OF powder, pretty girl:
A little ring, away she goes
A homely girl with freckled nose!
The U-Hi Lights
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Junior Star Photo.
PRIZE CONTRIBUTION
BY Henry Fankhauser, II,

Wilma Kehe who
much interested
lures OF them and she
scrapbooks
friend has given her wood burning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-04-22
By Leila Mechlin

BY coincidence the April print
exhibition in the Smithsonian Build
ing, sponsored by the Division OF
Graphic Arts of the National Mu-
scum, consists of etchings and draw
ings by Isabel Bishop, winner OF
the third w. A. Clark prize for a
painting of Two Girls Outdoors, u
included in the current biennial ex-
hibition in the Corcoran Gallery,
and honored by purchase for the
gallery's permanent collection. The
opportunity thus afforded to be-
come better acquainted with this
artists work is exceptional. BY it,
furthermore, the merit of her work
can be more truly gagged, for draw
ing is, after all, the foundation
of all art, but especially that of
painting.
Isabel Bishop was born in Gin
cinnati, but studied in New York
at the Art Students League, under
Kenneth Hayes Miller, whose in
f1uence is strongly evident in her
work. Like her teacher, she has
specialized in the portrayal of peo-
ple-people of all sorts but most
often those of the lower classes, seen
on the streets of the great metrop-
oils. This was Daumier's habit, but
no matter how degraded his sub
jects, he always endowed them with
the Divine spark, which is inherent
in all mankind.
In this spiritual inference Miss
Bishops transcriptions are, to a
great extent, wanting. The people
she paints and etches seem pri-
marily to serve her unconsciously
as models, for which purpose, how
ever, they serve her well.
Thirteen Dra,cings
The Is little drawings in pen
and ink shown in the Smithsonian
exhibition are skillful and very
sincere. In these, as we'll as in
her etchings, her line is firm and
often fine. One of the most in
teresting of her etchings shows two
men reading a newspaper, ap-
parently containing exciting an
nouncements. The expression on
the faces is very different but
equally intense. Curiously enough,
for a literal transcription, there is
no newsprint on the side of the
paper toward the observer. That
does not matter save in as much
as characteristic OF this artist, who,
so often, after carrying drawing
or painting most skillfully, almost
to completion, abandons effort and
ends abruptly, as though weary or
dissatisfied.
This is true of her prize painting
purchased by the Corcoran Gallery,
which is very subtle in line and
treatment-but also vague-unfin-
ished.
Curiously enough with this ten
dency of the time to discount con-
elusive effort, and the art which
conceals art, some of Miss Bishops
little drawings and etchings-por-
traits of people-have a distinctly
reminiscent note of the greatest
of all masters in this field-Rem-
brandt. After all supreme achieve
ment extends it's influence far be-
yond the brief span of any mans
life.
Miss Bishop is a member of some
of the leading print societies and
painters associations, has received
numerous prizes from time to time
and is represented in outstanding
American Art Museums. She has
also painted murals for the post
Office in Lexington, Ohio, and else
where under commission from the
Federal Government.
X X X
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-04-22
Saint ABans Student
Paintings on View

An exhibition of student paint
ings opened yesterday in the activ-
tiles building Of st. Adams School
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-04-22

liquor s The e hs the
also much promising system for the control Of the sale Of alcoholic
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and tho took unto @ eenseqe sss ea
arrived for another study
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No Question Is Settled Until 1t Is Settled Right
Senators Representatives before the Joint Congress
ona Committee the revampng procedure continue
the legislative duties for the District These suggestions and
those early days the time
set Congress by freed from its responsibilities Of ee
Through the long struggle by the municipal their real
the burden the
finally
the for Of representation in the
astounding nearly century
has existed at the very heart and soul Of the worlds greatest republic
laid down its most sacred documents and its revered ira
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catns those against which foahers pledged their lives their
We M ss and
the United States through their subsection to the exclusive jurisdiction
the in they
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with her tea was burned Anapos when the Mary
Alexandria meeting assembled unanimously voted that if the
the armed this when they
stirring within breast
rsd sn ts sn be- s ony osg the
of the fundamental American principle sa and the possession
clearly
Trom re as
m the step the e tue
satlsd psacipatioa
representatives would bring the intimate
conditions and needs of the Capital community
contact there for
from the District Of Columbia on an equal footing
sovereign States.
that elected, voting
Columbia Houses of
both fair helpful matters national legislation
community of greater population than
IL might well be expected make substantial
trbution to intelligent action by the Congress
representation
District Columbia through provided the
pending amendment the will have
understanding discussion action looking simpler
equitable affairs incidentally relieve
Congress its burdens purely District legislation
this connection and for the convenient information Of the
which
amendment will add to the Constitution of the United States
Congress shall be
constituting
United States ndwths
the Congress shall determine All legislation
be subject to amendment repeal"
Ten Civic Meetings This Week
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of childhood in all of these paint
ings, but they do speak for them
selves and have something to say
Three of the II paintings exhibited
have been purchased by the Phil
lips Memorial Gallery.
The Hutson paintings occupy the
whole of the first print room. In the
second room beyond are Is paint
ings by other artists, previously &C
quired, all in somewhat the same
manner of category. Here are two
paintings by John Kane, the Pitts
burgh laborer who astounded not
only his fellow citizens, but himself
by gaining admission and honors in
the great Carnegie exhibition some
years ago by a meticulously rem
dered picture of Pittsburgh-city of
smoke and steel. A similar work
represents him here, as well as a
figure painting-children blowing
bubbles.
Farm Picture
Here also is a farm picture by
Anna Mary Moses-familiarly known
as Grandma Moses"-who, like Mr.
Hutson, turned. to painting late In
life and without knowledge Of tech
nical pitfalls, painted what she saw
without hesitation or fear. Between
these very literal paintings which
all can understand and the abb
stract painting of landscape by
Charles Walther there is a wide
difference.
More astute than others is q
painting entitled Beach Ponies
done at a New Jersey seaside re-
sort, largely as an experiment, by
Reynolds Beal-which is interesting
in composition and treatment
Domino Players" by Horace Pippin
is also pleasing and veracious in
rendering. In fact most Of these
self-taught artists seem to have
striven for truth and succeeded in
finding ineligible expression. Ger
tainly in the sincerity of their ef-
fort they have both found and given
pleasure.
Children's Art Center
The Children's Art Center, 1744
K street NV, opened last Wednes-
day an exhibition of Portraits and
Figures" by students of the school
under the direction of Cornelia
Yuditsky. During the six years OF
its existence more than 5000 chill
dren from all walks OF life have
attended the center's classes, held
on weekday afternoons from 8 to
o'clock and on Saturdays from 10
to II. The purpose is to awaken
in the children an understanding
Of art and to find in it a natural
and simple medium Of expression
Among its sponsors are David E
Finley, c. Powell Minnegerode, Rene
D'Harnoncourt, Mrs. Robert Woods
Bliss, Edward Rowan and Philip
Bell, all of whom are especially in
terested in art and it's development.
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Civic Problems, Civic Bodies
DC Natives Celebrate 18th Birthday;
Congress Relief by D. C.. Representation
BY JESSE C. SUTER.

More Liquor Stores Opposed by Other Citizen Groups
additional citizen associations last week voted opposition
the suggestion that the limit of 300 package liquor removed
This limit regulation enacted by the District Commissioners
under granted by the A. B. C. Act.
Resolutions Petworth Citizens Association
that the number Of liquor stores average more than FIVE to
mile within District of Columbia and this
exceeds that Of retail for almost other type commodity
including drugsores other retail
outlets catering to the necessities Of life also Iected that there
liquor licensed of
limit and increase thereof would necessarily involve
within adjacent residential
schools churches against the expressed wishes of the several
communities"
Copies Of the resolutions in opposition to removal Of the limit
based foregoing being sent the
the Federation Citizens Associations
Citizens Columbia Heights voicng its opposi
ton to the proposal to the present limitations the issuance
licenses private dealers recommended that Government
liquor the privately owned
operated liquor stores public densary regarded
considered racket and
promising the control the sale alcoholic
beverages.
Commissioners the
proposal.
citizen careful
problem with offering constructive
improved which
District Prohibition result
leadership
D.
considered
these citizens feel that the time
for Their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
Equivalent to Reason

Strikes have been such a common oc- currence during the war that, unpar- donable as they are, they no longer shock some people except in cases where the abuse is most glaring. A recent strike in Detroit was one of the latter. A juriS- dictional dispute tied up work in 24 vital war plants. It is not hard to imagine the bitterness that this uncalled for ac- tion must have aroused in the hearts of millions, with members of their families serving in the armed forces and depend ent upon the products of those De- troit plants to carry on the war. They cannot be blamed for wondering what in the world has happened to the souls of workmen who sanction these strikes, knowing full well the consequences to our fighting men.
 At least in the case of this Detroit strike, government official came forth with an unqualified condemnation. Un- dersecretary of War Robert P. Patterson wired local union officials as follows "Your strikes are stopping the flow ot ammunition, guns, trucks and tanks that are vitally needed at the front. Your strikes have nothing to do with wages, hours of work or working conditions ana represent no honest grievance. Such con duct is equivalent to treason when It paralyzes plants making munitions that must be speeded to General Eisenhower and General MacArthur."
 Of course, the strike ended-but that does not alter the fact that it happened and that production was held up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
Help for Veterans

It seemed a fairly amusing story as crime stories go. A man had dropped his wife at New York threatre and was on his way to park his car. At halt in traffic a gunman climbed in the car, forced the man to drive over to New Jer- Sey and give up his money and the car. The irate wife was still pacing the lobby when the man arrived for the play at 10:15. But the next days follow-up story was not amusing. The gunman was a former paratroop sergeant who had fought through the New Guinea cam paign. He had come home with medi- cal discharge, the Silver Star and the Purple Heart, Shrapnel wound in his leg and bayonet wound in his arm. He had killed 50 JapS. Now he had war job, quiet room with a soft bed, and enough money for young man of 23 to live on. There seemed to be nothing in his present environment to lead him to crime. He was safe and he should have been happy But apparently he wasn't, so he started drinking. When his senses returned he was in jail charged with catalog of crimes - Kidnapping, robbery, larceny, carrying a concealed weapon. What will happen to him and lot of other boys like him - decent lads whose
 
 the quick transition from wars super charged excitement of killing and dodg- ing death to the routine of civilian life? The boy of this story is source of trou- ble for himself and others. He is not criminal but jail might make him one. He is obviously ill., in need of further hos pitalization and expert psychiatric treat ment. Shall he be sent to veterans hospital by court order? Can the hospital be compelled to admit him on the clinl- cal history of one night of crime? Will the black mark of police record stand beside his name for the rest of his life?
 These are difficult and important ques- tions. They will probably crop up, with variations, throughout the country for a. long time to come. How they are an gwered will be of supreme concern to the veterans involved, and of great concern to all society," No one who has not seen the savagery of this war can appreciate the ordeal that our servicemen are go- ing through. But even an inadequate imagination should help us all, especially the families of veterans to realize how much patient help and understanding most of them will need.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
Those Threatening Reformers

Self-made reformerS who run around shouting that the country will never again accept the unpleasantrieS Of un- employment, inadequate wages, and SUD- standard living conditions, as if the mere fact of refusal will settle the matter, should fool no one. The laws Of nature cannot be swept away by simple defiance
 Many industries are tackling the prop lem of how to attain greater productivity and more real jobs in the Surest way they know, through scientific research ana expanded markets. During the past year basic industries such as mining, oil, power and transportation have worked harder than ever before in preparing to bring their products to more people, In new forms as well as old. Coal has worked as hard as any industry in this direction Coal is used in medicines, clothing, fer tilizers, insecticides, roofing, and count less other materials, to say nothing ot US primary function in steelmaking, heating and towering homes and factories
 Partly as a result of these efforts, the coal industry expects to have steady lobs for over five-hundred- thousand men when peace returns. Scores of other in- dustries are proceeding along similar lines. Instead of defying nature to do It's worst, they hope to conform to It's dlc- tates and still reach desired objectives - through hard work and greater produc- ton. The threatening reformers will not make their task any easier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03

games, Every competitor, therefore, threw himself into the contest with the conviction that his efforts were exerted under the Watchful and eager eyes of the gods.
 There is much that We of a bet ter faith can learn from these an- cient pagans. First, athletics and religion were definitely related, and in that there is truth we may well ponder. But even more significant is the fact that these ancient Greeks believed that the gods were interested in the contests in which man found himself.
 In the Epistle to the Hebrews, we find an admonition suggested, prob ably, by the scenes we have just described. Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, the sin which doth so easily beseta us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus tn author and finishr of our faih; who for tn joy that was set before Him endured the cross, de- spising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God
 All Rights Reserved Bahson News
 paper Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
Mr. Avery and MT. Petrillo

In ordering the second Army seizure of Montgomery Ward & Company facilities, President Roosevelt chided SeWell Avery, Wards board chairman, for his bitter fight against employe unions lin reck- less disregard of the governments efforts to maintain harmony between manage ment and labor"
 MT. Avery surely deserved some chld- ing. So, it seems us, does James C. Petrillo, president of the American Fed eration of Musicians. Both men have defied the government by defying War Labor Board orders. But MT. Petrillo has fought management while MT, Avery has fought labor. And the contrasting treat ment given these two men raises ques- tion of how well balanced the govern ment's efforts toward harmony have been. Mir. Avery's defiance of VILE orders has twice caused the government to send in troops to occupy and operate Ward prop critics. The second occupation followed a c. I. O. threat of a general strike by Detroit war workers and an act of van dalism in Wards Dearborn, Mich, store which destroyed thousands of dollars worth of foodstuffs and hard-to-replace merchandise.
 MT. Petrillo's defiance of the WLB was followed by polite letter from the Pres ident asking him to call off his strike against the recording companies, as the WLB had ordered MT. Petrllo refused and nothing more was done. The record ing companies signed on MT. Petrillo's terms. No war plant homogeneous threatened a sympathy lockout After MT. Petrillo's refusal the President an- nounced that he would search the law for possible means of compelling MT, Petrillo to obey the VILE. Apparently there is no such legal means. At any rate nothing was done. But no such lack of legal support has deterred the govern ment from moving in on Wards with guns and injunctions.
 Elsewhere in the announcement quot cd above, MT. Roosevelt said that strikes in wartime cannot be condoned, whether they are strikes by workers against their employers or strikes by employers against their government" With this all patriotic Americans will agree. And most of them viii agree that no brief can be held for
 6r. Avery or for Mr Petrillo. The actions # both have been against the public in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
Drew Pearson Listed Third Among
 Worlds Most Influential Personalities

The Laredo this week listed President Roosevelt as the personality of 194 with Joseph San Pearson third Winston Churchm was the Laredo Times sized up it's nominee for third place:
 Drew Pearson powerful man in this world today He shake the Fifth Column in our writers combined Pearson kuduggeSy and AmercanAam ahead of their country than any other force
 sma nations being crowded by through confidential to Pearson is the greatest without which would be This Administration has faed merely pointer to truth and one Of the crOOkedness han all other cOlumnists combined
 he ROOseveltS reform principles ne IS greatest against Roosevelt appntees who in some public Enemies No 1.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
WARS END BY STARS
tNew York Herald-Tribune)


 This is the time o fthe almanac, and if Adolf Hitler continues his belief in astrology--a blief which is said to govern his actions as 1t of- ten does his less heavenly munitions it seems probable that he would find much of interest in "Raphael's Almanac or The Prophetic Mes senger," lately published out oi Fleet Street, London. for a 125th year. Addressing readers Of his celestial conclusions in predictive summing up, Raphael uses words likely to leave an astrological Hitler pallid and jittery. For the London star reader envisions "a protrate Germany-hors de combat, writh- ing, snarling and convulsed with internecine strife" This. surely, is vision one is ready to accept, even without a squint at the zodiac.
 As for Japan, alluded to in Rap hael's exalted phrasing as "the wild beast of the East, decisive Allied victories should "by autumn" bring the cruising" of said beast within measurable distance One wishes that Raphael had been more explicit about how this measurable distance" is to be measured. For one remembers that time and space, in cosmic terms, are rather long and large affairs.
 All in all, after reading this and much more of World Prophecies" and The Voice of the Heavens" (price one and six). our advice to moth Hitler and Hirohito is to study other stars than those with which Rauhael occultly deals. For, al- manac or no almanac, the stars to keep an eye on, we believe, are those worn by General Eisenhower, Gneral MacArthur and others mov- ing in martial galaxies. The ap- proach of these powerful planets to and over Berlin and Toyko should be watched with great care during l945.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03

the politics of the congressman involved.
 Actually, it would probably save the taxpayer less money If con- greSSmens salaries were increased or pensions were allowed. Take, for instance, the case of four diff ferent eX-Sena;orS of different political parties. Many people have forgotten senator Sam Snortridge Of California, but for 12 years he was pillar of Re publican strength in the Harding Coolidge and Hoover administra- tions. Then he was deieated. And being an honest man, like nearly all public servants, he was penniless.
 So the Roosevelt administra- tiOn. believe it or not, gave him
 job in the Justice Depart
 ment. This is not to infer
 that eX-SenatOr ShOrtridge did
 rot earn his government salary. But at his age, and having served
 faithfully in the Senate, he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03
Views Of The Press

They struck down old women with musket butts. They shot young boy: and laughed at them as they died. They did unspeakable things to ten or twelve persons whose burned bodies were later found in shed. There was no provccction. There was no trial. It was as though beasts had come out of the forest. It was worse than that.
 All that can be said about such deeds as this has been said. Hate is not enough. We must address ourselves to the future. We must make sure that these beasts are separated from the mass of human ity, including the less vicious mass of German humanity, and that they cease to exist upon this earth. When they are gone We can, t@lk of peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03

Come on, you racing fans; send postal card to your congressman in de- fense of the recreation that is keeping you from going nuts in these troubled times Why do we have to sacrifice our recreation, along with everything else that we are giving to the war?" Those are excerpts from a letter to the editor of New York newspaper anent the gov ernment order closing race tracks. Rot terdam, Warsaw, Lublin, Lidice and Stal- ingrad papers, please copy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-03

c X 1 s tS on the civilian front, but in a letter sent to every n e W S paper editor in the country he has frankly asked for support in putting over the idea t h a t food supplies for next year will not be as big as antici- pated a n d that the only way to get anything like an equal distribu- tion is through