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Evening star., 1948-05-03
Getting On With Dictators

To the Editor Of The Star:
II there really are people who believe that
had President Roosevelt lived. he would have
been able to get on with Stalin," as Dorothy
Thompson stated there were in a recent column,
then it is hard to understand where those
people received such an idea.
Mr.. Roosevelt was living and in full COM
mand Of virtually everything here in America
when two of Stains counterparts, Hitler and
Mussolini. were running rampant in Europe,
but the records do not show that he was able
to get on" with those two gentlemen-unless,
OF course, having a bloody war with them is
considered getting on" with them.
J. j. SPERRY
Evening star., 1948-05-03

@. Are there any States that do not have
estate or inheritance taxes?-B. N NJ
A. All States have either an estate or an
inheritance tax except Nevada, where the tax
was repealed in 1925.
@. How many stitches are there In a regllla-
ton baseball?-N. L. D.
A. The baseballs used by the major leagues
have 108 stitches in each ball.
@. At what age do the ears OF a German
shepherd puppy stand?-D. r.
A. AS rule the ears stand up when the
puppy has reached the age of six months
Sometimes they do not become erect until the
puppy is eight months old or has finished the
teething period.
Q. What is the origin Of the expression
killed by kindness?"-E. McH
A. 1t is said that Draco, the Athenian legis-
lator, met his death as a result Of his popular
ity. He, was smothered in the theater Of
Aegina by the number of caps and cloaks
showered on him by the spectators.
@. Is 1t fact that all needle-leaf wood Is
classified as soft wood?-W E. C.
A. The Forest Products Laboratory SAYS that
with few exceptions. all needle-leaf wood is
classified as soft wood and all f1at-eaf wood as
hard wood. Southern cypress Is an exception
in the case Of soft woods, and balsa and yellow
poplar of hard woods. =
@. What portion does the Federal Govern
ment contribute towards the pension Of its
retired employes?-N. T. S. =,
A. After July l, 194S the contributions Of
Government employees toward retirement will
be per cent. At the present time it is S per
cent. After the amount contributed by the
empioye is used up in an annuity the Govern
ment pays the annuity for the rest of the en-,
ploye's life.
@. In what building were the first words
transmitted by telephone spoken?-W. H. G. >,
A. 1t was in the building at 109 Court street,
Boston. on the top floor, that the historic
words, Mr.. Watson, please come here, want
you,' were spoken by Alexander Graham Bell.
@. What are the chief varieties OF African
violets?-S. w. -
A. Varieties easily grown include: Blue Girl,
White Lady, Pink Beauty, Blue Boy, viking
OZARK blue), Trilby reddish violet. Ionantha
. 0ight blue,, Mary Wac 0ilac), Sailor Boy
(sky blue) Blue Bird Qight blue, Neptune
lavender blue), Supreme (Amazon bluep.
Blushing Maiden pale pink tint. Double
Duchess double blue), Red Head deep wine
red). -.
@. Under what circumstances was the weH-
loved song Silver Threads Among the Cold
written?-W E. E.
A. Hart Pease Danks wrote the music ef
"Silver Threads Among the Gold" In 1879
he found poem by Eben Rexford and bought
1t for SO. Rexford was so pleased that he
sent Danks "a batch Of new poems" offere4
at the same price Among these was "Silvex
Threads Among the Gold" Danks. deeply
in love with his wife, was moved by the lines
and wrote for them an unusual setting. He
sold the song to Philadelphia publisnsr
who sent it to Chicago. The minstrels sapk
It, 1t became an immediate success. In 1873
Danks became estranged from his wife Sic
died alone in rooming house in Brook-
lyn in 1924
Evening star., 1948-05-03
America for Americans

To the Editor of The Star:
In reply to the letter of r. L. Whitehouse,
am eligible to belong to the OAR but never
have Joined. However, do believe In their
principle: America for Americans.
Our internationalst activities have done
nothing but reduce our standard of living We
are paying taxes to support people who don't
seem to be doing much to support themselves
Who underworld the Pilgrims? Those Euro
peans, it seems to me- at least have brick and
stone to use as building materials. My an
cestors did not have even that They made
their homes out Of the wilderness
Anyway, I'm opposed to bringing any more
people here until our own people are housed
ALENA E. DAVIDSON.
Evening star., 1948-05-03
Aid for Animals in EnaIand

To the Editor Of The star
The stringent food situation in England has
resulted in an increasing need for food for dogs
and cats In that country. In a letter to Syd-
ney H. Coleman, executive vice president of
The American Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals, published in part in The
Humane Review for March, Arthur W. Moss,
chief secretary of the Royal SPCA says: "A
number Of people are going without food them
selves in order to feed their animals. Our
veterinary surgeons testify to the fact that
both dogs and cats are suffering from disease
due to the wrong kind Of diet or too meager
diet. Although the food regulations are most
stringent and one is not allowed to give food
mt Tor human consumption to animals there Is
nothing in law to prevent one giving ones own
meat ration to his dog in his own home"
The American Humane Association. 135
Washington avenue, Albany, NJ Y, and the
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals, so Madison avenue, New York. N
Y, are cooperating in an appeal for funds with
which to provide such food Every cent con-
tributed to either organization for this purpose
Will be used to purchase at wholesale prices
dog and cat food containing the highest nu-
tritional value and which can be best adapted
to shipment overseas. Buying at wholesale
Is more economical than sending individual
packages.
Here is an opportunity for animal lovers to
help in this humane work Contributions also
can be sent to the Washington Humane So
ciety, 1921 New York avenue NV, which will
forward them to the above mentioned organi-
zations. CLARA l.. BORJES
Member, Executive Committee, the Washing
ton Humane Society,"
Evening star., 1948-05-03

term splicing" of movie stars who now brazen-
ly parade their vaunted tandem marriages.
Perhaps never has such razzle- dazzle buffoon-
cry, sanctified by our loose laws as lawful
marriage, been served up. What has made
the whole thing more deplorable is that min
listers whose only concern should be teaching
ana setting an example from Christ's life and
instructions participated P.B.
Evening star., 1948-05-03
Danger From Weak, Selfish Nation.

Edttof
Resentment against Russia because Of her
use of the veto power available under the
United Nations charter Is so strong that
Americans are in danger of supporting
form Of this charter which will remove the
only protection this country. with its single
vote. has against future measures that any
majority ut any time may impose to the very
existence of the United States.
If some such measure were to be adopted.
as suggested in Congress recently, of q United
Nations police force hve time larger than
defense army allowed this country. without
veto power, we would be at the mercy OF
ma aiority of otherwise weak and selfish nations
able by political jobbing to threaten the sur
vival OF this republic
EUGENE c. POMEROY.
Evening star., 1948-05-03
The Tyranny of Clothes

To the Editor Of The Star:
The German art collection at the National
Gallery, no doubt, was a treat for a great
crowd of Washingtonans I was pleased to
see that Life in its issue Of March 20 reproduced
IN 1uli color one of the finest figure paintings in
the collection-"Venus with the Organ PLAYER"
by Titan. In this beautiful picture the drapery
is SO arranged as to give one unbroken sweep
OF the lines OF the figure. noticed the hands
were very graceful, with tapering fingers. The
whole figure is one Of grace and beauty.
In those days women evidently did not deform
their feet by wearing pointed-toed shoes. In
the painting the great toe is in line with
the inside Of the foot. You will notice this
is the case with the feet Of your little girl
before she deforms her feet by wearing pointed.
toed shoes.
The old Greeks were artistic enough to refuse
to allow clothing to distort the figure. With
them 1t was the figure that was beautiful. not
the clothing. Today our slaves of fashion wor
ship the covering. no matter what 1t does to
the bodyl H. B. BRADFORD.
Evening star., 1948-05-03
Interrupting Park Religious Service

To the Editor of The Star:
Attracted to Franklin Park last Sunday
afternoon by the strains of sacred music
played by the Salvation Army band, was
astounded by the activities of several men
and two women of uncertain age who circu-
lated around the outside fringe of the audi
ence.
These persons repeatedly interrupted the
meeting with remarks of an atheistic character
Surely the park police should preserve order
and eliminate such malcontents from our
beautiful public parks.
HECTOR MacEACHEN.
Evening star., 1948-05-03
Mr.. Taft and MIR. Lilienthal

TO The Editor Of The Star:
Senator Taft does not oppose David Lilien-
thals flve-year appointment as chairman of
the Atomic Energy Commission because the
latter Is Democrat. According to Gould
Lincoln, Mr.. Lilienthal is 100 per cent
Roosevelt New Dealer" and Senator Taft has
been opposing the New Deal for Is years. Mr..
Lilienthal is not going to change his policies,
so why criticize the Senator for not changing
his3 MRS D. N. HULFISH.
Evening star., 1948-05-03

delineation was achieved easily enough.
ALI travellers soon adopted the new arrange
ment, setting their clocks and watches
back as they moved westward and ahead
as they moved eastward and adjusting
their calendars in the same manner.
Evening star., 1948-05-03
Campaign Against Radio in Transi

Campaign Against Radio in Transit
To the Editor of The Star:
I want to cast my vote against radios in
streetcars and buses, along with Vera Adams,
who reminded us in her recent letter to The
Star that a regulation already forbids broad
casting from stores to the street. Surely the
radio in public vehicles is worse
Why don't we all write our protests to the
Commissioners, the Public Utilities Commits
sion, the Capital Transit Co., the chairmen Of
the District Committees In Congress?
Surely there should be some attention paid
to this nuisance. CHB
To the Editor of The Star:
would like to add my protest to the one of
Just working secretary" who does not feel
1t Is fair for those who are dependent upon
public transportation to be subjected to the
bedlam of radio programs of questionable value
If the Capital Transit Co. feels obliged
to install radios for the pleasure of its pas
sengers," would suggest that they install
earphones at each seat, and possibly hang
two extra sets of earphones from each over
head strap. Then those who thirst for COM
mercials and weather reports can listen in
peace. and the rest of us can ride in peace.
l.. j. B.
Evening star., 1948-05-03

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
priter, although it Is permissible for
a tcriter knotDn to The Star to use
nom de plume. Please be brief
Evening star., 1948-05-03

A film star, ten days in New York with
out once being recognized, says there's
nothing to it. if you leave off the dark
glasses.
Evening star., 1948-05-03
Resistance to Increase of Fare

resistance 10 increase OF Fare
To the Editor OF The Star:
AS We are not United States Government
workers and not represented by any civic
organization, we are taking this opportunity
to express our views on the proposed increase
in Capital Transit fares.
Until recent reports that Capital Transit
fares would be raised to IS cents ride without
pass, we always had considered the means
OF transportation as a public service.
We are wondering how such an increase will
affect the majority of Washington inhabitants
whose salaries are far below the theoretical
average: Secretaries, clerks, those engaged in
part-time jobs only to make ends meet and
day workers who attend night school with a
view to raising their standard Of living, ETC.
With the former weekly pass at 81 25 we did
not hesitate to shop around for sales. see oc-
casional movies, hear free concerts and visit
friends. If the fare Is raised again, we shall
be obliged to make trips less often. However,
disregarding the secondary effects of an in
crease upon stores, restaurants and theaters,
the let down in morale of having to give up the
few recreational activities available to US,
the burden will fall upon those of us who can
least afford it and cannot escape the necessity
OF four more trips day.
With due respect for arguments about in
hatlon, we object to q raise in transport
services hurting the mass of people who are
less able to pay and are obliged to use public
transport to exercise their various duties sew
eral times daily. Those who can afford these
fares are left untouched since they have cars
OF their own or taxis.
AS far as we are concerned, the transporta-
, ton system for the Capital no longer should
be called public" or Service" If fares are
Increased and passes taken away.
CHARLOTTE COOK, G. L. PRICE, REBECCA
HOBB1NNS, KAY SMITH, MARGUERITE
GRAVEL, F. de la MORIlAIS, J. CHABOT,
P. LOTUS, CLAIRE LEFEVRE, p La
FOND. c. o. GRADY. R. OUELLET. VIVIAN
DELANEY.
Evening star., 1948-05-03

Near Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
thoughtful farmer puts sponge-rubber
mats under apple trees, so that fruit and
small boys will not bruise when they fall
Evening star., 1948-05-03

One hundred dollars-the price per plate
at dinner Of Wallace backers-is obvi-
ously not the century of the common man.
Evening star., 1948-05-03
Subsidies and Their Effect

To the Editor of The Star:
In your recent interesting account of Repre-
sentative Douglas visit to Safeway store, I
believe no mention was made of subsidies.
II any of the commodities were subsidized,
should not the subsidy have been added to
the OPA price to get the correct figure to
start the comparison of increase from?
The subsidies had to be paid by the tax
payers, or If the money was borrowed the
subsidy and interest on the same will have
to be paid by the very same taxpayer.
We see and hear lot about the increase
In cost OF living, but precious little mention
is made OF what subsidies did or who paid
them. HERMAN DINNERSTEIN
Evening star., 1948-05-03
Questions and Answers

reader cah geG the answer to any question Of
fact by writing The Evening Star Information
Bureau. 3l6 Eve street NE. Washngton 2. d. C.
Please inclose three 90 cents for return postage
Evening star., 1948-05-03
Letters to The Star

The Plight of the Crippled Children
To the Editor of The Star:
In the name Of the children who cannot ask
for themselves, what has happened to the in
vestigation of the District Crippled Children 5
Society?
Almost two weeks ago the newspapers an
nounced full-scale probe OF the unfortunate
state OF affairs that had led to the resignation
OF five members of the professional staff. Among
those to be approached were the parents but
no one has approached me or any of the other
parents with whom I am acquainted.
II there is no basis of fact in the MANY ugly
rumors that have flown back and forth in this
raging controversy concerning the society why
does not the board of directors act in good faith
ard meet with the parents as requested and
once and Tor all throw the clear light of truth
on the unfortunate impasse? Let there be
harmony and joint effort for the good Of the
helpless children involved. The parents are
interested in personalities only to the extent
that they impede or facilitate the rehabilitation
of their handicapped children.
AT this time only one fact stands starkly
revealed: The children have received no treat
ment for two months. Muscles that were
slowly learning to function no longer respond.
Heroically won progress towards standing.
walking and sitting has been lost The little
head that had finally learned to lift itself eaily
now droops wearily, the little legs that through
constant exercise had become strong enough to
stand firmly now buckle under And so it goes.
On all sides we are assured of the love"
for crippled children by those connected with
the program for the rehabilitation of the cere-
bral palsied. These children and their parents
do not want sympathy but intelligent under
standing OF the challenging problems facing
them Let those who profess this love" faith
fully discharge their obligation by publicizing
cerebral palsy and by dispelling ignorance con-
corning this affection. Let them work for
public appropriations that will allow for more
research and more facilities for the treatment
OF these children SO desperately in need of
assistance. Let tfom remember that there are
no powerful lobbies working for the cerebral
palsied, no President to dramatic their help
less plight, no widely listened to coast-to-coast
radio program offering prizes for public in
terest. No, there are only the children them
selves, their parents and those truly interested
In the helpless little ones. Upon their Joint
efforts and harmonious cooperation rests the
grave responsibility of whether or not the cere-
bral palsied child becomes a contributing mem
Der of society. FLORA M. COAN.
Evening star., 1948-05-03

@. Are there any States that do not have
estate or inheritance taxes?-B. N. NJ
A. All States have either an estate or an
inheritance tax except Nevada, where the tax
was repealed In 1925.
Evening star., 1948-05-03

O. How many stitches are there In a regua-
ton baseball?-N L. D.
A. The baseballs used by the major leagues
have 108 stitches in each ball.
Evening star., 1948-05-03

@. At what age do the ears Of German
shepherd puppy stand?--D. r.
A. AS a rule the ears stand up when the
puppy has reached the age of six months
Sometimes they do not become erect until the
puppy is eight months old or has finished the
teething period
The Nome nugget., 1948-06-11
FAREWELL PARTY GIVEN
 MRS. B. c. BAKERS FRIENDS

Thursday afternoon, Mrs. w. B. Mccarthy and Mrs. John Hud- ert were hostesses for an informal farewell party for Mrs. B. G. Baker who leaves host of friends in Nome when she departs next week with her husband for their new work in Candle where he will be with the Arctic Circle Exploration Go.
 Mrs. Baker has been a nurse at the Maynard Columbus Hos pital and has graciously assisted in that capacity whenever an em- ergency arose has made many friends who regret her departure but are glad that she is going only a short distance away and can
The Nome nugget., 1948-06-11
RYDEENS RETURN HOME AFTER WINTER IN STATES

MT. and Mrs. Amer (Slim) Ry- deen arrived last Wednesday from their home on Vashon Island where they have spent the winter. Slim" who was Clerk of the District Court here for many years and who has been in the country since the very early days received the highest popular vote for Sec ond Division candidates in the recent Primary Election.
 MT. and Mrs. Rydeen are the house guests of MT. and Mrs. Fred Rohn.
The Nome nugget., 1948-06-11
NEW BAR OPENS IN NOME SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Harry Gottschalk, who runs the Tavern and Panama Club of Fair banks, is opening his new Break CTS Bar" here in Nome with en- tertainment and corsages for the women. The corsages will be flowr in so as to be fresh for the oc casion.
 The building has been remod- eled inside and on the walls are a few murals of the shooting of Dan McGrew, painted by Gordon Nelson of Fairbanks says Mir. Gottschalk.
The Nome nugget., 1948-06-11
Indications Show The Alaska Service May End June 30

Continued from Page One) chairman Weichel GR-Ohio) of the House Merchant Marine Commit tee to any extension of the pres? ent plan.
 Weichel says the commission now has authority to operate the Alaska service.
 The Seattle companies, he said, had had Is months in which to work out plans for private opera ton of the service and had not done so.
 Representative of the present operators, the Alaska Steamship Co.,, the Northland Transportation Co.,, and the Alaska Tlansporta- ton Co.,, tried to arrange a con- ference with Weichel today to try to change his views.
 He told a reported he had not seen them and that they should discuss the proposed service with the Maritime Commission.
 Tollefson, who still is trying to push through legislation to ex- tend the present plan, said he is opposed to government operation because 'the government will foot the bill"
 "If we extend the present law the government will be out only nominal sum-" Tollefson told a reporter, "If the ships were not being used by the present oper- ators, who keep them in condition, they should be laid up and the government have the cost of car ing for them"
 Tollefson's bill provides an ex- tension until September, 30, l949'
 Senator Capehart R-Ind), chair man of the Senate Commerce subcommittee, approved similar legislation but the extension would end next February 28.
 "The operators want the Sept ember date kept in the legisla- tion," Tollefson said, "as Septem- Der 30 will be the end of the fishing season. Febuary 28 would be right at the start of the pre- parations for the season and cause confusion among the salmon pack CTS"
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The Nome nugget., 1948-06-11
REBEKAHS HELD CARD PARTY WEDNESDAY

Midnight Sun Rebekah Lodge met last Wednesday with Mrs. Harry Hagen presiding in the ab- sence of Noble Grand, Mrs. Herb Jenks.
 Cards were played following the meeting with Mrs. Luther Dun- bar, Mrs. Lucia Grant and Mrs. Harry Hagen as winners.
The Nome nugget., 1948-06-11
NOME ROTARY CLUB HAS LUCHEON GUESTS

The Rotary Club of Nome, at their regular luncheon on Thurs day, welcomed several visitors to the meeting.
 Among the visitors were Ralph Lomen, a businessman interested in the community which has been home to him most of the time since 1900, and uncle of one of the members, Alfred Lomen, who rep resents the lighterage business.
 w. R. Wood, newcomer to Nome but is acquainted in the Ter = tory, local agent for the Alasla Steamship Company.
 T. O. Dickinson, visited NOrae and the Nome Rotary Club on pre- vious occasions, route agent for the Railway Express Agency.
 Binks Seiffert, former member of the Nome Rotary Club, and welcome to visit at any time, en- tertained the group with some motion pictures of the last Joe Louis fight.
 Business before the house was limited to a few minor reports particularly on the hospital fund for purchase of site. It was also reported that the contract was given to local contractor, George Hite.
The Nome nugget., 1948-06-11
T. o. DICKINSON. RAILWAY EXPRESS OFFICIAL HERE

T. O. Dickinson, Alaska Mana ger for the Railway Express Az ency, arrived from his headquar- ters in Anchorage to organize and supervise the transferring of the express office to its new loca- ton and with new agent, Carl D. Anderson.
The Nome nugget., 1948-06-11

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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-01-01
Cord of Thanks

With a grateful and humble heart
! want to thank our friends for every
kind word spoken and every deed
done during the long illness and
passing of my sweet and most grac-
ious companion, Eula Dampeer
Kenna. Her unselfish life speaks
louder than any words I can utter.
Her faith in the Eternal God made
her future life secure. Her love for
people and kind deeds where needed
enshrined her in the hearts of those
who knew her. Her going away lea
yes a bewildered and broken hearted
husband. The sympathy and kindness
of our friends are soothing and I am
sure faith in the same Eternal God
will heal the wound and bind up the
broken heart. I shall try to express
my appreciation by rendering the
best service I can under the most
difficult circumstances.
Our friends have been wonderfully
good and kind to us. / am truly
thankful to each one regardless of
race, creed or color. My feeling can
best be expressed by paraphrasing
the poem as follows:
Such deeds of kindness,
Such words Of love,
Make Lexington and Holmes coun
ty and Eden,
Like the Heaven Above.
Gratefully yours,
w. B. KENNA