Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-06-26
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE,

BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.
Q. Is there a patron saint OF
actors and actresses?-E. L. H.
| A. st. Genesius, martyr (286 OF
303 Is the patron saint of theatri-
cal performers. He was a Roman
comedian who, during a derisive
theatrical representation of Baptism,
was converted. He suffered under
Diocletian.
@. What was done with the soil
excavated for the construction of
the subway in New York City?-W.
B. H.
A. The excavated material was
placed in the outlying sections OF
the city, in depressions, and along
the marshes. Some of the land was
used for the filling of streets below
grade.
@. How much of Turkey is in
cluded in Europe?-T. I. M.
A. Only about ~ per cent of
Turkish territory lies in Europe, the
rest is in Asia.
Q. What are the dimensions OF
the Thumb Bible?-E. Mob.
A. The Thumb Bible, first pub
lished in 1910 at Aberdeen, Scotland,
measured ia by TX inches without
the cover. The text can be read
clearly with a magnifying glass.
@. What is the origin of the say
ing that old friends are best?-
L. A. @.
A. Plautus in Act I, Scene 2 OF
"Truculentus" exclaims, How much
the best of a mans friends is his
Oldest friends!" This thought has
been frequently expressed through
the ages.
@. How many points does a con.
scientious objector need in order to
be eligible for discharge?-H. H. E.
A. No number Of points has been
arbitrarily set that would automati-
cally make q conscientious objector
eligible for release. Those having
the highest number Of points, based
on length Of service, wife and num-
Der of children, etc., will be dis
charged during the first year.
@. Is there a regulation forbidding
servicemen to wear beards7-
c. c. M.
A. The Army regulations provide
that a soldier will at all times keep
his beard neatly trimmed, but any
local commanding oficer may re-
quire his men to be smooth shaver.
The Navy Uniform Regulations say
the beard and mustache shall be
neatly trimmed, the face shall be
kept clean shaved except that a
mustacne or beard and mustache
may be worn at discretion.
@. Is 1t possible to obtain dupn-
Gates of citations given in connec-
ton, with the award Of the Bronze
and Silver Stars to men serving in
the Navy?-J. Mon.
A. The Navy Department says
that awards such as the Bronze Star
and the Silver Star are accompanied
by a citation which is signed by
the mans commanding officer, feet
commander, flag commander. or
another person of authority. These
are not restricted and the man can
have copies made.
@. What are the duties of 4
pharmacists mate in the Navy7-
P. E. B.
A. The duties of a pharmacists
mate are to take charge of the sick
bay on board, do minor surgery
and first aid, prepare and admini-
ster simple medicines, give anes-
thetics, and account for hospital
and medical supplies.
@. How many countries are rep
resented at the Vatican?-G. Pc.
A. In 1914 there were Al ambas-
sailors and ministers, an increase OF
four over the previous year.
| q. HOW long is the training period
Of a unit of BIG Super Fortress?
R. D.
A. Training time for the whole
B-29 unit is four months.
@. What is the emblem of the
106th DIVISIONAL. r.
A. While training at Camp After
bury this division became known as
the Lion Division, adopting lion s
head as its battle insignia. The
blue background stands for the in
fantry, the red border for artillery
support and the lions face for
strength and power.
Q. How long does it take a spider
to spin a web?-E. M. j.
A. 1t requires not more than half
an hour. Finer than the finest hair
and comparatively stronger than
steel, the strands of the web are
capable of enmeshing insects much
larger than the spider.
Observation-Disclosures
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