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Gandhi Could Learn Something in That Gentle Art by Key West Visit.

EY WEST, Fla, Jan. 30.—The other day we went into a Key West restaurant at noon time. It was very hot. The restau-

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were trying to serve 200 people. We sat for three-quarters of an hour before a waiter ever got'to our table. My friend said to the waiter: “I'd like to have a bottle of beer.” And the waiter, without the least sarcasm, just out of the bottom of his heart, said: “Man, so would I!” And then went away without another word. My friend almost died. My friend is one who has been coming to Key West for many years, and he loves the weird and immovable _ spirit of the key conchs. Between laughs my friend managed to say: “Just think. Here they've been getting along swell on WPA for years. Doin’ all right. And now a lot of tourists come around asking for beer, just when they're all tired out. The beer arrived half an hour later—just an hour and a quarter aiter we had entered the restaurant. My friend said he enjoyed it more than any bottle of beer he ever drank. One day a nice little girl came to our door with some paper flowers. We didn’t want any paper flowers, but I was in the market for some real flowers. We had a friend coming from the North the next evening, and thought some flowers would be nice for her. I asked the little girl if she had any real flowers at home. “Yes, we have some roses,” she said. “All right,” I said; “you bring me some roses tomorrow afternoon.” She said she would. But the little girl didn’t come the next afternoon, so about 5 o'clock we went down to the florist shop and bought some flowers. Nine days passed. I was sitting in the Xiicton, when a friend called from the front room and said

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there was a little girl at the door with some roses,

and she said I'd told her to bring them. : I'd told her to bring them? I hadn’t told anybody to bring any roses. And then I. remembered. I had asked for roses a week ago last Saturday. I went to the door. “But little girl, I asked you to bring the roses nine days ago. That's when I wanted them.” “Yes buf I couldn’t come that day. I've brought them now.” So I bought the roses. What are nine days, any. way? Do you know? I don’t.

Just a Habit, Anyway

On the Overseas Highway we have been stopping at a ‘roadside combination of fish camp, lunch Souter and semirestraurant. It is run by a typical conch. Every time we stop, we get to talking with the conch. He was telling us about the terrible crowds they’d been having lately, with all the tourists bound for Key West, or back. “It’s half past two now,” he said, “and I've just now had time to eat my own lunch. Every table was full for three hours. They almost drove us’ crazy. (There was a resigned resentment in his voice.) Seems like everybody gets hungry between 11 and 2. I can’t understand it.” And then he added, as sbrt of an afterthought, as he sat on a stool and leaned philosophically against * the counter: “I guess it’s just a habit people have got into.” The philosophy of Key West is indomitable. I propose a movement in India to send Gandhi to Key West, to take a few lessons in the theory of passive resistance.

My Diary By Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt

Enjoys Ride With Mrs. Morgenthau; | | 'Outward Bound’ Cast Aids Drive.

\/SHvaron Sunday.—On Friday night four of us went to see “Bachelor Born,” which, after ‘8 long run in New York City, is touring the country. One of the young girls in the cast, Jane Sterling, came originally from Poughkeepsie, so I was anxious to see. her act. The story is about ap English boarding school and ‘the traditional type of English housemaster. I found it amusing and good entertainment. Of course, anyone who has ever read: “Goodbye Mr. Chips,” has an idea of this type of English master and unconsciously compares all characterizations of the type with that book, which, to me, was one of the most charming ever written, Tonight all of us are going to see: “Outward Bound.” I have no fear about the evening, for I know that the play, as well as the cast, is among the finest in the theater today. We are deeply appreciative of the generosity of the cast. They have come down from New York City to give this performance at their own expense for the benefit of the infantile paralysis fund. I hope they will play to a full house, which is rare in Washington, for this is not a theater conscious city and the National Theater is a big place to fill. Saturday was a gorgeous day and the morning was fairly free so I took my car, picked up Mrs. Morgenthau about noon, and we went off in the country for lunch. I was back in the White House by 3 o’clock to

By DR. GEORGE GALLUP

Director, American Institute of Public Opinion

NEW YORK, Jan. 80.—A growing American :

apprehension of a new European war‘—an apprehension that can powerfully affect legislation and business in coming months—is -evidenced today in a nation-wide survey by the American Institute of Public Opinion, just four months after the signing of the "Peace of Munich.” Moreover, as America’s ranking ambassadors return to Washington with confidential reports on Europe's tension spots and its breakneck rearmament race, the fear that the United States may be drawn into any new European con-

flict is also growing, the survey shows.

What these trends will mean in internal and foreign policy cannot be foretold at this time, of course, but the trends themselves stand out clearly. Today’s Institute survey, which was conducted among a representative sampling of voters in every state, offers three main conclusions as to the present temper of public opinion:

1, A large group of Americans in all walks of life —-almost half of those replying—believe that a major European war is likely to break out before the end of 1939.

2. If such a war does come, the almost unanimous judgment of American voters is that the countries of the Rome-Berlin axis will. be responsible. Ninety-four per cent name Germany or Italy or both s the probable starters; only 6 per cent name other nations,

3. For the first time since the Institute of Public Opinion began to test U. S. sentiment—and probably for the first time since the World War—a majority of vdters believe that the United States would ‘be drawn in, sooner or later, if war occurs.

T= survey underscores one of the most remarkable .changes in attitude ever registered in Institute studies. t a year and a half ago, before Germany’s absorption of (Austria, only 16 per cent in every hundred said they ected a major European war within the next 12 months.

Today the number who expect war in the coming year is more than twice as great.

The actual vote is:

“DO YOU BELIEVE THERE WILL BE A WAR BEJEEN ANY OF THE BIG EUROPEAN COUNTRIES IS YEAR?”

| YES esd tts an es utes v ites sce ar ease ses 44% |" NO .... | An eally significant shift has taken place in the number who think the United States will become involved. Ati the height of ‘the ech crisis last September the Institute found that 43 persons in a hundred thought the United States would be drawn in if Great Britain and nce went to war with Germany.

| But today’s vote ‘is:

“IF THERE IS SUCH A WAR, DO YOU THINK THE UNITED STATES WILL BE DRAWN IN?”

| YES cress msn FT%: | NO 43% 2 8 =» EMBERS of all groups—including farmers and businessmen, white-collar workers and men and women relief—reveal the same underlying apprehension as to XL lies ahead for Europe and for the United States in 1939. Only one voter in 10, on the average, said he had “no opinion.” | On the one hand, the survey is an indication that a vast number of Americans regard the Munich peace pact as nothing more than a flimsy truce. On the other, it means that Americans have begun to have strong doubts that neutrality legislation—or at least the present legislation— would be enough to keep this nation out of war.

The vote by sections on whether .America would be drawn in is remarkably uniform: WOULD AMERICA BE : DRAWN IN? Yes No

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N August, 1937, the Institute found that more than half of the voters thought Germany or Italy would be the starters of the next war, while a substantial number thought Russia, Japan or some other country would be responsible.

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Will there pe a war ona lirge setla in iva befors the end of 1939? United States Ambas-

sadors Bullitt and Kennedy (above) discussed the possibility before the House Committee on Military Affairs recently. Today a nation-wide survey by the American Institute of Public Opinion shows that the public is more apprehensive of war tnvolting the Umited States than they were at the time of the Czech crisis last fall.

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ROME-BERLIN BEFORE MUNICH PACT

(The following figures are from sures of the American Institute of Public Opinion conducted in 1937 and 1938): 1—Do you think there will be another world war . . . within the next year? (August,

1937) ; : YES sessseesesasnes 16% NO........onnnainins 849,

2—If there ts such a war, what nation or nations do you think will be responsible for starting it? (August, 1937) GERMANY .......; 30% ITALY ...oovnvvaine 27 JAPAN ......v...0.. 19 RUSSIA ........... 11 OTHERS ........... 13

3—If England and France go to war against

Germany, do you believe the United States can stay out? (September, 1938)

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AXIS FEARED AFTER MUNICH PACT

(Following are the questions and answers in today’s Institpte of Public Opinion survey) : 1—Do you believe there will be a war between any of the big European countries this year? YES. aves s sens ened 44% NO. 56%

2—If there is such ‘a war, which country do you think will be responsible for starting it? © GERMANY ALONE. 62% ITALY ALONE ..... 12 GERMANY AND ITALY - TOTAL: Germany, Italy or Both ..... 94 OTHERS .......... 6

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desirous of going to war and today’s findings do not indicate a jingoistic state of mind. one can tell what is going to happen in 1939, but America’s mounting ‘apprehension. helps explain the ‘will. ingness of rank and file voters to approve large-scdle spending for the Army and Navy and the strong sentiment for a

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boycott of German-made goods in this country. Finally, it clarifies American support for such symbols of peace and security as neutrality legislation, Luclow amendments and plans for training civilian pilots and giving military training to the CCC boys.

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Qur Town By Anton Scherrer

Life Matter of Isolated Incidents, Pretty Baffling, Too, as Story of Mr. Nickum's ‘Parrot Illustrates,

GOT up this morning thinking about Charlie Nickum’s parrot, and it may just be possible that it’s hitched up with somes thing I thought of when I went to bed last

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the thought occurred that life is mostly a matter of isolated incidents so baffling and disturbing at times that/ they would destroy us were we to brood overlong on them, Forty years ago, you may recall; Charles W. Nickum ran a bakery on Massachusetts Ave. Everybody knew where it was not only because it was one of the best bakeries in town, but because it was the only

“4 bakery I ever knew to have a par-

rot. The only bakery, too, to have a pair of coach dogs. Mr. Nickum never would say which he liked better, his dogs or his bird, but I always had a sneaking suspicion that it would kill Charlie were something to happen to his parrot. Mr. Nickum’s parrot was the pride of the neighe borhond and the delight of his customers. She was an affable old bird with a wonderful flow of language and the most extraordinary vocabulary of any parrot in Indianapolis. There wasn’t a thing she couldn’ say, but I think I liked her best when she yelled “Look out for the dogs.” She glways did it. when the dogs rushed out from the rear of the room to meet a customer. It was in the nature of an adventure to trade with Mr. Nickum. Well, one day just about 40 years ago if I remember correctly, there was a great commotion on the Avenue. Guess what? Sure, six little Coach dogs had put in their appearance at the bakery. There was even more excitement as the weeks went by and the babies began to take notice of things. Their mother taught them to walk and their father taught them to bark. The parfot looked out at the happy family and laughed approvingly at the whole business. Several times a day the parrot came down from her perch—she had the run of the bakery—and making her way to the box in which the puppies were kept would climb up its side, wink an eye at the parents, and say “Good enough.” And when it came time to put the puppies to sleep at night, the parrot never failed to say “Look out for the dogs.”

They Were Only Fooling

Finally came the day when the puppies were old enough to play with the parrot. It was the grandest sight of all. Unfortunately, however, neither the pare ents nor the parrot had told the puppies about their big feet. For Mr. Nickum’s puppies, like all puppies, were born with enormously big feet which grew even bigger and more boisterous as the dogs got older and more playful. Well, one night Mr. Nickum was cleaning up his shop when suddenly he heard the parrot let out a cry of “Let’s play.”. He smiled and then he heard the

unmistakable thud of the puppy dogs’ feet as they scampered over the floor. He smiled again and continued his work. A moment later he heard the parrot '

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| ery “Look out for the dogs,” but this time it sounded ' differently.

This time it gripped his heart. He dropped his broom, rushed to the rear of the

| room and found his parrot dead.. The six little pup-

pies were dancing about her lifeless form, having the time of their lives. They had no.idea what they had done. They had just been playing a little too hard, perhaps, but certainly only with the best intentions, Which, more or less, is what I had in mind when I said that life is mostly a matter of isolated incidents so bafiling and disturbing at times that they would destroy us were.we to brood overlong on them.

Jane Jordan—

Girl Used to Luxury Urged to Give Boy a Chance to Get Established.

EAR JANE JORDAN-—I am ga girl of 18. I am faced with a difficult situation. My parents are dead and so I have no one to consult except you. I am deeply in love with a handsome boy of 19 and I believe he cares for me. The only obstacle in our path is the difference in our social positions. My relatives are trying to per= suade me ‘to attend college, but as yet I am caught between two fires—college and my love for this boy. He comes from a good, but poor, family and as I am quite accustomed to luxury, I ym not sure whether this marriage would work out. My relatives strongly object to him because he is “nobody.” Will you please hel help me? | CHICKY.

Answer—The only grounds upon which your relatives would be justified in objecting to your choice

by Beef Blood Extract

ported in the current issue of Science, published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Dr. Smith said the method would be valuable in the treatment of hemophilia, the disease which causes persons to bleed excessively from the slightest cut or scratch. In their experiments, the scientists used barrels of beef blood shipped in refrigerated cars. Thrombin was separated with acids. It has been know: for several years but in impure form. Experimental use of the extract has been limited: so far to animals, Dr. Smith said. The scientists believed thrombin can be produced commercially at a nominal cost.

Excessive Bleeding Stopped OWA CITY, Iowa, Jan. 30 (U. P.).—Four University of Towa scientists have discovered a way to stop excessive bleeding through the use of an extract from beef blood. The extract is purified thrombin and when sprayed on ‘|a profusely bleeding area will stop the flow of blood in two to 10 seconds. Ultimate use of the new discovery will be to stop excessive bleeding during surgical operations and after accidents. ; : Dr. Harry P. Smith, Dr. H. W. Seegers, Dr. E. D. Warner and Dr_K. M. Brinkhouse are the four Iowa pathologists who conducted the experiments. Their findings are re-

would be some defect in the boy’s character. A good, but poor, family often proves to be an excellent background for a young man. Good parents start him out with the right attitudes and the lack of money provides the incentive for him to achieve something on his own. . Your relatives. should ‘read the biographies of some of our famous Americans who rose from humble beginnings to become statesmen, captains of industry, writers and artists, If this boy has any spark at all he has every chance to cover himself with honors. However, a marriage at 19 is hard y advisable for him’ or for you. Give him a chance to get a small start in life before you tie him down to the responsi=

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Corrects Item on Dental Care I wonder if other people who write columns often find as I do that, because of the limitations of space, they sometimes give a wrong impression? For instance, in writing about a letter which had come to me telling of a plan for dental care to be started for people in the lower income brackets, I did not explain that this care should be begun when a child is small and thas, if consistently carried on, a low yearly fee would cover the work. Naturally, if anyone neglected the care of his teeth, this low yearly payment would

start my afternoon appointments, which lasted until : Today their verdicts are: ) - “IF THERE IS SUCH A WAR, WHICH COUNTRY DO YOU THINK ‘WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR STARTING IT?” Germany alone c.ccoccescccsscscoscsosess 62% Italy AlONe. cisicssssssscnssasssssesssssse 12 Germany and Italy ccccceccececccscesccss 20 Total: Germany, Italy or both..cccecece. 94 All Others sscssvsenssasavesesssenssesences: 8

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probably not be adequate until the patient’s initial overhauling had been done. However, these exact details do not seem to me to be so very important. The real point is that the dentists and doctors are beginning to think of ways in which the necessary care from youth on can be given to péople who have never been able to afford it in the past.- This is important because it will mean a great change in the physical health of the nation, From Kentucky comes a plan to establish a Kens tucky Boys Town Association to plan for legislative

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state. Necessary as this is, in looking into the future, it seems to me more important to do away with the conditions which bring about delinquency.

Day-by-Day Science

By Science Service : we admit it or not, our lives are surrounded by what the mathematician called “probability.” Or more simply “chance”. And that does not mean betting on the horses or playing the numbers game, although probability enters. into these activities in a more predictable way than many of the other things that we do. ~The theory of probability is an important sector of both mathematics and philosophy. Scientists will’ be interested in a survey recently published in the International Encyclopedias of Unified Science (Principles of the Theory of Probability, by Ernest Nagel). One comforting thing is that scientists know that the last word about prob3bility or chance has not been said. That is important to realize these days when an unsettled situati or controversy in science is likely to be seized by dogmatists hostile to freedom of intellectual inquiry. The daily affairs of men are carried on, Dr. Nagel declared, “within a framework of steady” habits and confident beliefs, on the one hand, and of unpredictable strokes of fortune and precarious judgments, on the other, © “Our lives are not filled with constant surprises, and not all our beliefs are betrayed by the course of we examine. ‘the grounds | actions

As various Institute surveys show, Americans are not

Side Glances—By Clark

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TEST YOUR. KNOWLEDGE

1—Where is. the Copper River? 2—What iz a hydrometer? 3—Who was appointed by President Roosevelt to the Supreme Court of the U. 8. to fill the vacancy created by the death of Benjamin N. . Cardozo? 4—Can thie President pardon anyone who has been ' convieted of a crime? . 5—What are the pigment primary colors? 6—Whom did Jess Willard defeat to win the world’s heavyweight boxing championship? ” # EJ Answers

1—Alaska. ! 2—An instrument used to determinz ‘the specific gravity of liquids. 3—Prof. |‘elix Frankfurter. 4—He cen pardon only those persons who have been con- - victed of crimes under Federal laws. 5—Yellow, blue and red. 6—Jack .ohnson.

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bilities of marriage. I see no reason why you can’t add a year or two to your education while he lays a foundation in work. Intelligent young people are able to stand postponement; if it means a more satisfactory future. 2 8 ”

EAR JANE JORDAN—I go with Bill who is 27 and I am 17. One night he saw me walk down the street with a boy and accused me of going with this boy. He made a date with my best girl friend to get even. Then he came back and said he would not do any. thing like that again. New Year's night he told me goodby because of the difference in our ages and then came back and sald he didn’t mean it. He lies about his work and goes with other girls. I am tired of the way he is doing and have lost interest in him. I told him we were through but still he comes hack. Please tell me how, I can end it once and for all. Do you think he really cares as much

as he says? : SO MIXED UP.

Answer—His behavior is not a good recommenda= - tion for him. I think you should doubt his sincerity, All you can do is to firmly refuse to have any more

dates with him. JANE JORDAN.

: Put your problems in a a letter to Jane Jordan who will answer your questions in this column dailye J

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