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Evening star., 1945-11-30
Campaign Is Urged
To Avert Crisis in
Veterans Housinq

Charging that the veteran Is the
victim of "avaricious producers Of
building supplies and of unscrupu-
lous real estate agents and build
ers," William F. Carlin, president of
the Service Aid Council of Mont
gomery County Selective Service
Board No. 2, yesterday declared the
most serious problem at present is
finding homes for these men.
Mr.. Carlin, who addressed a
luncheon meeting of the Silver
Spring Civitan Club at the Silver
Spring Hotel, told members that
steps must be taken Immediately
to avert serious crisis. THE vet
eran is in the middle of a maze of
strikes caused by differences be-
tween labor unions and industry"
he declared.
The speaker laid the blame on
building supply producers. who are
unwilling to release building ma
terials under the present ceilings or
because of the uncertainty of future
ceilings" on builders with wealth
who are cornering the market on
building materials for the erection
Of homes that will range in price
between $4,000 and $15,000," and
on INSCRIPTIONS real estate agents
vino are going around placing high
inf1ationary values on homes"
Most reliable real estate dealers
are willing to allow that an imitation
of 80 to so per cent on the present
market is not unreasonable" Mr..
Carlin said, but some of them are
not satisfied unless they raise that
percentage of imitation to 100 per
cent or higher" he added.
The club voted unanimously to
Evening star., 1945-11-30
New Radio Station
10 Open in Alexandra

A new radio station, WPIK, starts
operations tomorrow in the WASH
ington area.
Actually it is situated in Alexan-
dria, with studios In the George
Mason Hotel. It will broadcast on
730 kilocycles, with $50 watts power,
and will operate from sunrise to
sunset.
Howard B. Hayes is president of
the company, and Carl Lindberg,
vice president. Both are former
engineers for Station WTOP. Pro-
gram director is Bill Jefferay, who
has been on the announcing staff of
WTOP. Perry P. Walders, formerly
with WINK and WWDC, is COM
mercial manager.
A station spokesman said WPIK
would feature good music, public
service and daily sports program
at 7:55 am. by Frank Aiken of the
Redskins.
The station must sign off at sun
set SO as not to interfere with sta
ton on the same wave length in
Mexico City.
Evening star., 1945-11-30

Disabled veterans must be trained
to give them their chance at life.
Victory Bond dollars are needed to
help.
Evening star., 1945-11-30

Fine Muskrot coots have been fovorte with L. Frank
Co. customers for years! They not only look like a
million, but they feel like mIion-wonderfuIIy
warm, soft dense fur-ond they wear like million,
too! These made of the fine Southern Back Musk
rotpeIts generously styled, femIeneth and shorter
You're invited to use longtime payment plan with
no eorvine charge to purchase your furs.
Evening star., 1945-04-30
'0smena's 5 Son Enters
6. U. After Hiding Out
Years From Japs

Ramon Osmena, %, and Gregorio
Vincente Romulo, II, who are sons,
respectively, of the President of the
Philippine Commonwealth and the
Resident Commissioner of the Phil
ippines, are among newly matric-
ulated students at Georgetown
University.
Only few months ago the two
youths were hiding out from Japs
in the hills of Luzon with their
mothers and brothers, waiting for an
opportunity to escape to this coun-
try. They'll never forget those peril
Gus years after the fall of Manila,
they said, nor the surge of hope
when they learned that the Amer
leans had landed in Leyte.
Like most boys, they have been
quick to adjust themselves to a new
found security and way of living in
exciting Washington, although they
arrived in the United States scarcely
a month ago. They are good and
industrious students but admit after
three years of interrupted schooling
they find it hard adjusting them
selves to serious study again.
Ramon is boarding on the campus
Evening star., 1945-04-30

while he attends the College of Fine
Arts and Sciences. He was making
a beeline for the soft-drink stand
after class was dismissed when a
reporter stopped him. Gregorio, also
a college student, lives at home
with his parents.
The boys are chummy with their
fellow students and take to Amer
ican college life like a duck takes
to water. They are fond Of sports
but have lost so much weight in
the last three years their main in
terest in life is putting on more
pounds. Until then, they say, they'll
have to forego sports. Ramon ad-
mits to being pretty good at basket
ball but is eager to try his hand at
baseball this spring, game he has
never learned.
Gen. Romulo's son attended school
in Manila. After it closed, he helped
his mother take care of his two
younger brothers while they hid out
in the hills of Southern Luzon.
Being older and a reservist, Ra-
mon served three months with the
guerilla forces In Southern Luzon
He had attended school at the
Ateneo de Manila, kept by the
Jesuits, and was studying engineer
ing at the University of the Philip
pines when he felt it safer to escape
from Manila. That was when it was
reported the Japanese were planning
to send engineer students to Japan
for, training.
Ramon remembers when he saw
Evening star., 1945-04-30
By THE HASKIN SERVICE,

BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.
@. To what depth is the soil O.
Siberia continuously frozen? j
NICE.
| A. In some parts of the Arcti,
region of Soviet Russia the soil i.
perpetually frozen to a depth O.
1000 feet.
@. How many times does the heart
beat in an average lifetime?-F. M
A. In an average lifetime the
heart beats 3,0OO,0O0,0 900 times.
@. Where may a father obtain in
formation about his son who is re-
ported to be ill in an Army hospital
in England?-J. G. r.
A. The War Department says that
If the sons illness is critical or the
result of a battle casualty the next
of kin will be furnished a progress
report by the hospital. Otherwise
1t will be necessary to get informa-
ton from the son himself or the
commanding officer of the hospital
@. Can a married woman join the
Women's Army Corps?-B. R. w.
A. A married woman is eligible to
join the WAC If she has no de-
pendents under IA years of age.
@. How large a pension IS given
a serviceman who has lost a lee
in action overseas?-R. B. s.
A. The rating depends upon how
high or how low the amputation
occurred. II the amputation were
just above the ankle, the impair
ment would be rated at 40 per cent
providing a payment of $46 month
To this amount would be added the
special monthly pension of $35
which would make the total pension
$81 a month. However, if the am
putation were at the hip, the i'm
pairment would be rated at 80 per
cent, providing a payment of $103. SO
a month. To this amount would be
added the $35 special monthly pen
sion, making the total pension
$138.50 month.
@. What is the difference between
an aviation cadet and an aviation
student?-J. r. L.
A. There Is no difference between
an aviation cadet and an aviation
student other than the fact that an
aviation student is an enlisted man
who qualities for cadet training and
retains his enlisted rank and pay
throughout the training period
whereas an aviation cadet enters
into training direct from civilian
life and appointment. There is no
difference in the rating of the two.
@. What division of the Army is
known as the Timberwolves?-
l.. NICE.
A. The 104th Division of the Army
is called the Timberwolves Division.
The shoulder patch is the profile of
an -mouthed gray timber wolf
on a green disk.
@. If a soldier stationed in the
United States is AWOL for more
than 10 days, is he considered to be
deserter?-P. L. r.
A. The War Department says that
a member of the Army is not con-
sidered a deserter until he has been
convicted of desertion.
@. For whom Is Hunter Field in
Georgia named?-C. C.
A. The War Department says that
Hunter Field, Savannah, Ga, was
named for 1t. Col. Frank O. Hunter,
Air COrDS
Evening star., 1945-04-30

Ground RIGHT when
you buy. A smooth,
mellow blend with
Freshness protected
Natures way-in the
whole bean.
Evening star., 1945-04-30

his father of to Corregidor on De-
cember "a, 1941. II wasn't worried
because thought 1t would all be
over in couple Of months" he said
It wasn't until February, 1945, that
he saw his father again. That was
when Mrs. Osmena and her three
children, Ramon, Rosy and Victor
were rescued by the Americans.
Mrs. Osmena recently disclosed In
a press interview many Of the details
of the family's life as refugees and
Of their escape.
The two boys at Georgetown ex-
pect to finish their college education
here but after that they are looking
forward to returning to the Philip
pines.
Evening star., 1945-04-30
Dokoto Society to Elect

The South Dakota State Society
will hold its annual luncheon anc
election OF officers in the Lee Shera.
ton Hotel at pm. Sunday. Mem
bers of the congressional delegation
and their wives and former Senator
and Mrs. Bulow will be present and
Evening star., 1945-04-30
The Great GameofP0litics
Progress Toward Government Saving
Expected as Blacklist Disappears

once the war is over and the chance
to concentrate on domestic problems
comes, President Truman may give
a support to the Byrd and Warren
proposals that will mean very great
progress toward their goal. 1t can
be had in no other way.
Evening star., 1945-04-30

u II Z I Z ] S II o
longer a White
House blacklist.
Distinctly, the
n e W President
has not t a k e n
over the per-
s on a dislikes
cherished by Mr..
Roosevelt, which
prevented him
rom u S n 6,
either during the
war or. in the
early stages of
the collective Sc
curity effort, the
n =, =, - ~ ~f
Evening star., 1945-04-30

Buying War Bonds through pay
roll savings is the easiest way! It's
better for YOU-it's better for Uncle
Sam! It's the best way to fulfill our
obligation to our fighting men!
Evening star., 1945-04-30

a musical program win feature Lynn
Allison, singer. Reservations may
be obtained through South Dakota
members of Congress.
Evening star., 1945-04-30
Bv Frank X. Kent

Though it does not seem probable,
1t Is possible President Truman, like
his predecessor, may eventually ac-
quire a blacklist. But at this time
Evening star., 1945-04-30
to
Questions

A reader can get the answer to any
question of fact by writing The Eve
street NE, washington 2, D. c. Please
inclose 3 cents for return postage.
Evening star., 1945-04-30
About buying
and brewing coffee

COFFEE that's wisely purchased and
carefully brewed will be really good
coffee. Here are some plain facts
about buying and brewing it.
BUYING COFFEE
Choose the blend that you find most
satisfactory to your taste. Some are
smooth and mild-some are rich and
robust. But If you like it, that's the
blend for you, no matter what the
price tag says.
Buy fresh coffee, whether it comes
already ground or packed under
vacuum, or is ground to your order
at the store.
Get the grind that is best suited to
your coffee maker. ("Resular Grind"
in vacuum.packed coffees, is suitable
for all coffee makers; drip grind" is
favored for drip or vacuum makers
store ground coffee can be specified
for percolator, vacuum, drip or coffee
pot.)
BREWING COFFEE
Clean containers and coffee makers
are required, if you want really good
coffee Keep vacuum.p packed coffee in
its own container. Before transferring
store. ground coffee to your pantry con-
tainer, make sure that all the old
coffee has been removed Ia thorough
washing with soap and hot water, fol.
lowed by thorough drying, insures the
right result. Even a little old coffee
can spoil the new. Thoroughly wash
and dry the coffee maker similarly,
every day; once month, boil it out
in soapy water to freshen it.
Use enough coffee in your coffee max
er. AS general rule, for average
strength, l rounding tablespoon or 2
level tablespoons for each standard g.
ounce cup of water.
For stronger coffee, use more ground
coffee-longer brewing simply spoils
the flavor.
Have the ,pafer boiling briskly.
Measure both the coffee and water
carefully, each time, to avoid disap.
pointment.
Neuer use grounds twice-and never
reheat.
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&k Homemakeys' Bureau
JULIA LEE WRIGHT. Drsoeor
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-22
Guns vs. Men
lNeM York Tinnesl


 The Japanese commander on Guadalcanal, in a message to this troops in late December, 1922 told them he knew they had been through terrible ordeal from the shelling and bombing of the coward y" Americans who chose to fight with those weapons instead of coming in the open for hand-to- o-hand combat but that in the end the brave methods of the Japanese would prevail. They didn't prevail on Cuadalcanal Two years later they not prevailing on Leyte The "coWardly" Americans continue to kill Japanese at an overall ratio in the Pacific since the start of the of 13 to l. and on Leyte at ratio of 3l to l.
 This striking difference in casualty figures is one facet of the Pacific war that people at home find difficulty in believing Some of our estimates, such as that of 82554 Japanese casualties on Leyte from October 20 to December II, seemed to be the op-
 nisic side But that estimated total included B 801 counted Japanese dead; and that figure now nearing 50O00, put against our announced losses of 2176 dead and 257 missing shows an impressive disparity
 There are many reasons for the high Japanese casualties and the low American totals The principal one is the difference in fighting techniques. Gen. eral Macarthur explained the American philosophy combat when he said that the greatest possible care is being taken to minimize our losses. Frontal assault methods are being avoided far as possible, and every artfce of manpower and superior frepower is being exerted to prevent battle casualties he said As a result, they continue light" similar ex- planaton was given by General Vandergrift ot the Marines during the fighting on cuadalcana to explain the sowness of advance.
 The Japanese philosophy is exactly the opposite to that of our commanders. They expend men lavishly while conserving ammunition They often start a charge without artillery preparation. They seem not to have learned the lesson that soft human flesh, no matter how brave the heart that drives it. is match for a, steel bullet shell. Their philosophy of life and death gives their fanaticism senseless expression such as in their banzai charges, that makes them easy to kill
 Even with this American technique of not using man to do job a shell or bullet can do as we'll you've got the shells and bullets and bombs, it is not possible to avoid all casualties. There are jobs that the guns can't do alone Such was Tarawa. When the necessity arises, have shown themselves equal to the Japanese in bravery and superior in every other attribute of warfare from gun fight to knife and fist combat This much every American fighting knows, and it is an important factor in morale among combat troops that every effort is made to hold down losses and that his chances of surviving under those methods are better than 10 to those of the enemy he fights.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-22
SEVENTEENTH LEGISLATURE

Before this is printed the Seventeenth Session of the Territorial Legislature will have begun
 From all parts of Alaska come its members-4o of them this year compared with the 24 members two yeas ago. Thirteen of the members served in the Legislature in 1943 Others have served in previous sessions but many will be serving for the first time.
 All of the Legislators should remember that they are athpme Juneau for the next 50 days The people Juneau welcome them and offer the best they have to make their stay in Juneau pleasant
 It is hoped that with the opening of the session the bitterness and pickering which out of the election campaigns will be aside and the members their thoughts to the welfare of the Territory anited group.
 This is the second session to be held during the
 sent world conflict, and naturally, the war will be determining factor in setting policy.
 As always the Legislators are faced with pro- posed budget which is in excess Of the Territorys anticipated revenues for the next two years. This breath will be widened as new schemes which will call for more appropriations are tossed into the hopper
 Nevertheless, do not believe that the Leg slau1e will find it wise while the continues and the Federal taxation-for-war pressure increases to uroaer burden Alaskans with new tax measures or
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-22
STETTINIUS' SHERMAN TANKS

Debonair Secretary of State Stet- tinius is reasonably frank and foIth1ight at his press conferences. On the whole he does a good job. Sometimes he gets in 9 tough spot, however. The other day a news -man asked him whether the United States still retained title to lend- lease material after it was shipped overseas. This is a subject which Stettinius as former lend-lease ad- ministrator really knows something about. He gave long discourse, brightly showing how everything sent overseas under lend-lease still technically belongs to the United States and can be recalled at any time if we think it's being misused.
 MT. Secretary" observed a news man, T suppose that also. applies to the Sherman tanks the British got on lend-lease and are using against the Greek civilian popula- tion." Stettinius smAed, said noth- ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-22

the only case where the Governor of a state appeared on behalf of his state to ask the U. S. Supreme Court to sit as 8 trial court.
 Governor Arnalls suit against the Pennsylvania Railroad and other roads, which he charges, con- spire to fix freight rates so high that Georgia and the South gen. erally are unable to develop in dus5ry
 Although the Interstate Com- merce Commission is about to hand down a decision forcing a reduc- ton Of some southern freight rates, Governor Arnall points out quite rightly that this is no real rem edy.
 The railroads will follow the ICC ruling for a time and then show reasons why their rates should be increased. As long as the railroads operate together with rate conlmittees and rate pools, agreeing completely among themselves as to what their rates will be and that they will not compete against each ether Alnan claims, the State of Georgia is powerless."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-22
HOROSCOPE "The stdrs incline
 but do not cOmpeP'
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2a

An unimportant day in planetary government. Heavy storms and se- we're cold are presaged for many parts of the country.
 HEART AND HOME: Self-dis- cipline is recommended by the seers to women in the forties who may seek romance. The stars en- courage youn g men, especially those in service, to pay court to young girls.
 BUSINESS AFFAIR s: Labor continues to be the key to speedy victory in the world war. Workers come under a promising configura- ton at this time. Favorable legis- ilation is indicated. Union leaders are to benefit. Extension of or ganized groups is forecast. NATIONAL ISS ES: Although millionaires will not disappear in the United States their number will diminish and their character will change, astrologers predict. The ar istocracy which gave prodigally to arts and philanthropies already has given way to new plutocracy of wealth garnered hastily through war needs, they declare.
 INTERNATIONAL AFF A l R s: Comparison of recent charts of London and Moscow shows aspects that seem to presage greater Soviet than British influence over con- uuered territories of Europe. Russia will be able to dictate regarding boundaries and military occupa- tion, it is prophesied.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of ex- ceptionally good fortune in love as well as financial matters.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be strong mentally and physically They will be fortunate ln their mature years.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-22
20 YEARS AGO TIT fME EMPIRE
JANUARY g, 1925


 hitting Alaska and it's force was being felt Juneau below At Fairbanks the office there closed as heating facilities this morning it three degrees during afternoon had dropped hitting velocity of 28 miles an hour into drifts.
 Attorney Rusgard decision that the Territorial canvassng individual ballots and clerical duties Attorneys George crgsby and Simon representing Connors who the however and there the matter stood
 Tn Washington Coolidge discussed Alaska with Secretary General Manager of the Alaska Railroad Noel Smith and Supervisor of Surveys George A. Parks
 John Spickett President the Pioneers Alaska Shepard John Beck Treasurer Edna Radonic Auxiliary Mrs Spckett Griggs Secretary Following the n- enjoyed with cards being played Chatham Straits by gale steamer Admiral Rogers port making the triangle route
 the from Juneau but no craft had probably into one o the many to ride gale prevailing Lynn Canal
 returned from Seattle and announced ne hao agency Martin band instruments
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-22

T figure" he says, the South should quit grabbing about being poor and downtrodden, Not long ago we were a conquered people. But nebody's going to help us un- 1 less we help ourselves. In the last war Georgia had 9 high propor- ton of veterans. But after the war, we also had a high proportion of veterans who moved out of the state. They were looking for better opportunities.
 We can't afford to have. the same thing happen after this war. In this war, Georgia has helped to train more soldiers than any other state in the Union. Hundreds of them married Georgia girls. We like the soldiers. We want 'em to come back here and live after the war But we've got ta provide op- portunities for them.
 50 I've had some experts study ing the problem to see How We could provide more opportunities in Georgia, and all the studies we've made boil down to one thing
 we have to become an industrial state. We can't continue merely On an agricultural economy,
 That says Governor Arnall, is why I started this suit against the railroads. You can't have industry in the South as long sas it costs 10 per cent more to ship over southern roads. Nobody is going to move factories down here when they have to overcome that handi- cap. The big banks of the East just don't want industry to de- yelop down here. They own the railroads, and there is nothing we can do about it until we thresh this thing out before the Supreme Court"
 NOTE-Governor Arnaa argued the case himself before the Su- preme Court, not using the Gov elnments brief, but his own. The court was asked to hear original
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-22
MEDAL FOR HERO SON IS
 GIVEN PALMER MOTHER

On behalf of her son, TlSgt. Kenneth V Ehrhart, 35, radio op- orator of Liberator crew who has been missing in action since June 19, 1944, Mrs. Lulu H. Rasmussen of Palmer, Alaska, was recently given the Air Medal with one oak leaf cluster. Presentation was made by Col Ivan M. Palmer. Both Air Medal and oak leaf cluster were awarded by command of It. Gen. Doolittle for Ehrhart's successful completion of several aerial missions over enemy territory in Europe prior to June 19.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-22

extravagant schemes which may be worthy-but not at the present time.
 The 1943 Legislature balanced its budget without new taxation, except for additional fish tax At that time it was criticized for failing pass additional tax bills However 1945 finds the Territory in good shape financially and for the past year the Territorial Treasurer has reported cash balances which have been the highest in the Territory's history
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-22
sENAToR CARAWAY,s WIFE

The attendant of the Senate gall lery reserved for Senator's wives was puzzled last week to see a totally unfamiliar woman seated in the front row. Thinking she might be the wife of a new Senator, but not quite sure, he stopped her as she returned to the reserved section after having stepped out for a few moments Madam, this section is reserved for the wives of Senators" !" he began. But, of course, I know that the lady said gently, pre- pairing to pass through the door. Are you the wife of a Senator?p persisted the attendant. Why certainly am," the visitor said,
 Still suspicious, the guard asked which Senator
 Without batting an eye, the lady declared T am the wife of Senator Caraway of Arkansas" That ended the matter she was barred.
 NOTE-Senstor Hattie Caraway, defeated for reelection last fall, was the only woman member of the Senate.
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