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Plank BRIDGES

All over the land one finds them
the little, weather grayed, splin-
tered-plank bridges that span small
waters. They cover the tumbling,
gravel-bottomed brooks of New Eng
land, the slower streams that course
between red-clay banks of the piney
woods regions of the South. They
span the meandering creeks that
wind along the low spots in the Mid
die West.
Alphabetically they are simple
and functional. Stone abutments
are usually built at either side;
peeled cross timbers of oak, ash or
maple hewn fiat on the top side
stretch across the stream. Then
the two-inch planks are nailed to
the timbers with bit of space left
between SO the rain water will be
quickly drained away. Sometimes a
side rail was built; more often Just a
log was laid along each side.
To boy coming home from school,
the old plank bridge was spot of
enchantment. Underneath it was
dim, damp, and a place of secrecy.
The rocks of the foundation were
green with moss and very slippery.
All the hazards OF mountain climb
ing were present; slip meant lad
would get wet to his waist. There
were snails to be found. fresh-water
clans, and if one were fortunate, he
would see a long, sinuous. beady-
eyed water snake slither through the
water and into It's hiding spot
among the rocks just above the
water line.
The thing of most Importance was
OF King Trout. For years his fame
had been growing into a legend.
There were plenty Of little minnows
and some six-inch speckled beauties.
But the or King was foot long,
maybe fifteen inches. He would
weigh at least two pounds, possibly
three. A young, young man had
tried worms, grasshoppers, salt pork
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-09
Fraternity of Arms
By Maj. George FieIdins Eliot

SAN FRANCISCO, May s.-The Ger
man surrender brings about q condition
Of affairs in Europe which for the first
time gives American and British forces
the opportunity for close contact with
their Russian allies.
On very long front, from the Baltic
to the Adriatic, the armies of the west
ern powers will stand alongside the
armies of Russia. The official Russian
tendency may be somewhat standofish;
that this may be true Is suggested by
front dispatches saying that all traffic
between the two zones shall be for
hidden. But If any one thinks that this
official state of mind will long prevail
in practice, he does not know very much
about soldiers. 1t may be freely and
confidently predicted that within week
or two we shall have an Anglo-Ameri-
can-Russian fraternity of arms on the
broadest sort of scale-a fraternity not
of statesmen and commanders in chief,
but of CT Joes and Ivans.
Hitherto, contacts between the forces
of the western powers and those of
Russia have been limited indeed. In
North Persia the service troops of the
Persian Gulf Command have been
WOTk1Ilk Will ttl6 1tuSSldllS, LklcTG has
been some contact on the Arctic coast
between British and American, naval
personnel and Russian forces; and some
of our airmen have landed at Russian
bases, or even operated from them for
a short time. Now we have literally
millions of Russian soldiers and mil
lions of British and American soldiers
right alongside each other all across
the center of Europe, The results Of
this intimate contact cannot help
being good.
The reason for this is the fact that
almost all our difficulties with the Rus
slams arise from misunderstanding
rather than from malice. The Russians
do not know very much about our ways
of doing things. They have had very
little direct contact with our institu-
tons. They are quite unable to weigh
their acts in the light Of the effect Of
those, acts on American and British
public opinion. There Is an ofI1cial
Russian tendency to protect" their
nationals from direct and intimate con-
facts with n-Russians, especially
those of the western world. This
arises from suspicious born Of the long
period when Russia was Z diplomatic
outcast and when there was tendency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-09
The ExpendubIes

They called US braue; ,ue flung our youth
Like SLIDER coins into the night.
They said ,De died for peace and truth,
But. oh, toe loDed the light.
They called US strong. We poured our
blood
Into the darkness OF the earth.
NotD only sailed, crimson mud
Betroys our shining north.
They hailed US gallant, and Ue funu
Our final strength into the fray;
But tDe tDere brave, and tre iUere uoun1.
And hurled our dreams a,pay.
So, tphen the ultimate peace Is Don,
Compute its cost In blood and tears,
And In the east obliDion
OF our ungdrnered years.
MAE wINKLER GOODMAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-09

in the west to regard the coming Red
revolution, centering in Moscow, as the
great enemy Of the future.
But 1t has been almost the universal
experience that when direct contacts
have been established, increasingly
friendly relations are the result, even
after difficult beginning. 1t has been
so in North Persia. it has been so on
the Arctic coast, it has been so with our
airmen who have used Russian bases
1t is so, also, here in San Francisco,
where 1t Is obvious to all observers that
Mr.. Molotov and his associates are
easier to work with today than they
were when they arrived in San Fran
cisco only q little over two weeks ago.
That is why it is possible to express the
conviction that direct contacts on so
broad scale as now seems certain to
be the case In Europe cannot fail to
have beneficial effect on the rela-
tions between Russia and her western
. allies.
Very likely the Russian high COM
mand may issue orders of a ''protec-
tive" nature; but such orders will not
prevent CT Ivan, on patrol, outpost or
trafnc control duty, from making friends
with his opposite numbers among the
CT Joes. Soldiers are not like that in
any army. They are gregarious, friendly,
curious creatures just like the rest Of us.
AL Of which will inevitably be of the
greatest help to the official relationship
between the western allies and the
Russians-in the Central Control Com
mission at Berlin, in the various COM
bined proceedings along the front, and
eventually In the highest council cham
beers where representatives of the pow
ers meet to decide the future OF the
world and to plan In common the Sc
curity Of mankind from the scourge
of renewed war.
It is on the lie and the distortion of
fact that our enemies twisted the souls
of their people until they made Of them
the monsters Of crueky and hatred
which they have become. 1t is on the
truth, upon better knowledge of each
other based on living and working and
playing together that we must build
our new structure Of mutual confidence
and mutual understanding which means
SO much to us ell, whether we make
our homes on the banks Of the Missis-
sippi, the Thames or the Volga.
(Copyrishk lo45)
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The Job Ahead

surrender and in his proclamation
establishing next Sunday as day
of thanksgiving to God and to the
memory of all those who have died
to make victory possible, President
Truman has struck the right note
for America at this momentous
turning point in the history OF
mankind.
The end of the war in Europe
makes it only proper that we should
rejoice. but our rejoicing. as the
President says, must perforce be
tempered by several SOLDERING fac
tors-by the basic solemnity of the
hour, by the consciousness of the
terrible price that has been paid to
rid the world of Hitler's evil rule,
by the towering fact that we must
still wage major war against ia
pan, and by the realization that the
immediate and long-range tasks
ahead, both at home and abroad,
are extremely difficult ones bearing
directly upon the character and du-
ration of the next peace.
In itself. unless the Japanese de-
eide to follow President Humans
suggestion by surrendering uncon-
ditionally before they suffer the
same fate as has befallen Germany,
the war in the Pacific and Asia will
call for titanic effort. Some home
front restrictions-such as the
brownout now rescinded-probably
will be relaxed, but on the whole our
arms production will have to con-
tinue in high gear to back up our
greatly intensified offensive opera
tions, and numerous controls affect
ing our economy and everyday liv-
ing will unquestionably remain in
force until VI day can be pro-
claimed
And while we thus carry on the
heavy struggle against Japan, we
and our Allies will be burdened
with enormous labors in Europe.
First of all, in the weeks and months
Immediately ahead, we shall have
to cope with urgent relief problems,
and beyond that with the highly
complex and delicate task of co-or-
dinating policies for the joint Anglo
Observation-Disclosures occupa-
ton of Germany. Throughout the
whole of the continent there will be
great multiplicity of grave eco
non1ic and political questions to be
answered, and the unity of the
United Nations, their capacity to
collaborate. will be tested as never
before. Wisdom will be needed, pa
thence will be needed, a capacity for
fair compromise will be needed.
Without these, European reconstruc-
ton and rehabilitation are likely to
founder on the rocks of conflicting
international interests. and the
promise of better world will be
seriously endangered.
In Mr.. Truman's words, 1.-THE job
ahead is no less important, no less
urgent. no less difficult than the task
which now happily is DONE" and if
we are to repay the debt which we
owe to our God, to our dead and to
our children" we must show cease
less devotion" to our responsibilities
and work, work. work" to discharge
them we'll. Only in that way, in
cooperation with our Allies, can we
hope to build a decent and lasting
peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-09
Office Chunqinq

From the Topeka Capital
Amid all this speculation about posi-
BILE changes in the new Presidents cab
met, it must not be forgotten that rela-
lively minor ofncials may change along
with the big ones.
Some will leave of1ices which they have
occupied for many years. New personnel
will be found to replace them.
And speaking Of comebacks, one Mr..
Sewell Avery might also be returned to
ofice.
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Blames Classification System
To the Editor Of The Star:
The Community Chest is to be COM
mended for its new classification sys-
tenn. designed to eliminate inadequate
salaries and inequalities among the
employees of its member agencies It,
however, is matter of public concern
that this progressive classification sys-
tenn Is endangered by Community
Chest proposal to give only two-thirds
Of the pay raises, thereby jeopardizing
already inadequate social services in
Washington.
Community Chest money is available
to pay in full the recommended salary
increases. The United Office and Pro-
fessional Workers of America, Local q
(Which includes social service employees :,
has Joined with other community
groups in a recommendation to the
Community Chest to spend it.
Unfortunately, the classification sys-
tenn is being administered differently
in each agency, thereby preserving the
existing inequalities. The remedy lies
in uniform administration of the classifi-
cation system, with full provision for
employe participation.
Finally, would like to point out that
the Community Chest and its member
agencies have the obligation to make
their policies, procedures and finances
public information since they are rem
dering public services.
MRS. THEDA LORD.
President, Local 81, UOPWA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-09
Letters to The Star
High School Principal Proposes
That Germans Be Moved

That Germans Be Moved
To the Editor of The Star:
The problem Of lasting world peace
Is the most important one facing all
nations today and will be for some time
to come. On the basis of past expe-
rience, widespread doubt as to its sue
cessful solution exists in the minds and
hearts of many.
History has proved that chief pre-
requisite is to make Germany impotent
indefinitely. This is very difficult to &C
complish as long as Germany retains
her native land, soil and resources.
It would increase the chances for sue.
cess If the German people were moved,
bag and baggage, to a more pastoral
and less naturally favored environment,
such as Australia, Africa, or other area.
This exact spot would have to be worked
out in a world council, and by consent
OF the country so occupied. There are
number of nationalities that would
profit by the interchange with Ger
many, and who willingly would occupy
Germany instead of their own land.
For instance, the Australians would
gain by the interchange and be nearer
their English cousins. Or the Spaniards
and Portuguese would gain considerably
In natural resources and climate.
The Germans have lost equitable til
tie to their holdings in Central Europe
in view of their criminal record with
theL neighbors. I cannot understand
their continued permission to remain
there unliquidated. In the eyes of
the civilized world, they have forfeited
their rights to their Garden Of Eden
and, like their progenitors, should be
driven therefrom by the sword of
righteousness.
I am no theorist or vindictive phi
losopher, but rather a realist, hoping
the world of our children will be a
better one than ours has been, and
feeling that now is the time to do some
thing practical about it.
should appreciate your doing what
you can to publicize this plan or place
it before those persons who are in
direct contact with the problem, If
you feel it is at all feasible.
DANIEL B. LLOYD,
Principal, Central Evening High School.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-09

Kurusu stated that Hitler's idea Of
true peace will be kept intact in the
minds of the German nation. 1t
does indeed seem probable that they
will not forget it in hurry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-09

and caterpillars. The or King was
wise. But on spring afternoons. on
the way home from the district
school, 1t was grand adventure to
climb over the rocks under the plank
bridge and see what one could see.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-09

Last years crop of tobacco has
been called the finest in a century.
If some way can be found to catch
it and roll it up into little cylinders
of white paper, all will be wells
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-09
Why Not?

From the st Louis star-Times
dancing master who is introducing
new dance in which one step is taken
forward and two backward wants sug-
gestions for naming 1t. Why not call
1t Civilization?
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Urges Waiting for Celebration


To the Editor of The Star:
As the wife of a former prisoner Of
Germany in the First World War who
now is in Europe with the official con-
gressional committee inspecting German
atrocities in prisoner of-war camps, may
say I have been listening to the Won
derful news of the unconditional sur
render of Germany coming over the
radio?
Hearing the reports of the hilarious
celebration in Times Square, New York,
I am proud of our Nations Capital that
the people here, for the most part. are
sticking to their jobs.
Let us all celebrate now by going to
church If we are able or by getting down
on our knees in our own homes to thank
God that many of our loved ones now
may be able to return alive and not
crippled.
We still have the war in the Pacific
to win. 1t will be a long, hard fight.
Let us hold up real celebration until
I'D day." when the japanese, too. have
been annihilated.
A prayer Of thanksgiving from the
heart of us all Is in order for the begin
ming of the peace now in sight.
MRS ED. v. IZAC.
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Earlier Atrocities Recalled

Earlier Atrocities Recalled
To the Editor Of The Star:
For some time I have noticed that,
when denouncing the flendish atroci-
ties committed by the Germans in this
war, most writers minimize the atroci-
ties of World War I, even insinuating
that most of the reports were untrue,
and therefore disregarding great num-
Der of atrocities which were commit
ted in Belgium.
These atrocities all were cited in the
book by Ambassador Lord Bryce and all
had been verified. For instance, one
in particular which I have not been
able to forget, was the case of Bel
sian civilian who was hung up and
large piece of metal or stone was brought
down upon his head repeatedly until
he was killed. Considering the size of
Belgium and part of France occupied
at that time, there were many crimes
of that sort.
Also, 1t may be remembered that the
Library at Louvain wantonly was
burned, and when an American sculptor
q think his name was Chamberlain
designed decoration over the door of
the rebuilt library, with the words in
Latin meaning, 1.-THE Teutonic fury
had passed here" there was such fear
that this would injure future relations
with Germany, that he had to change
it. The irony of this is now apparent.
At that time there was no Nazis,
but only Germans IT is inst the ma
ture of the beast, that is all. T. A. B.
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Miss 4 nne Lyon
Recent Bride

The marriage of Miss Anne Eliza
beth Lyon, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Moncure Nelson Lyon OF Black Oak
Ridge, near Purcellville, was married
Wednesday to Col. George L. Vert
enbaker, son of Mrs. George Werten-
baker Of Charlottesville and the
late Col. Wertenbaker.
The wedding took place in the
home Of the brides parents, after
which wedding supper was served,
Col and Mrs. Wertenbaker leaving
later for a wedding trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-08-19

Holiday were the ushers. Corpl.
Wood is the son of Mrs. Loretta
Sherwood and Mr.. Earl Wood,
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Announcement Is made OF the
marriage July 80 of Miss Charlotte
Lee Baron, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Nichols D. Baron, to Corpl.
Francis C-Wood, the wedding being
held in the Church of Our Savior
with the Rev. Alvin Lamar Wills
ofhciating at the ceremony.
Mr.. Baron escorted his daughter
and she was attended by Miss
Audrey Reed as maid of honor.
Pvt. David Wood was best man for
his brother and Corpl. Carl Cali,
Mr.. James Carter and Mr.. Joseph
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Weddinqs
Continued From Page B-3)

liam Freer, Mr.. Reid r. Ruetlinger,
jr.. Mr.. Bartlett and Mr.. George
T. Keyser. The Rev. DR.. Gage l..
MacGlothlen offlciated at the cere-
mony.
Palms and white gladioluses deco
rated the home Of the brides par
ents for the reception, after which
Mr.. and Mrs. Freer left for a sea
resort. On their return they will be
at home at 2627 Thitry-ninth street.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1945-10-05

RosEN RYE for seed. 322 Csss ave-
nue. ~ railroad. Nj Clemens. Phone
1881. AS
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MODERN 4-famiIy apartment; In ex-
cellent condition: good income; 3 rooms
and bath to each apartment: stoker:
full basement; separated for each
apartment: large lot: AGAR garage -
sis. 800: O.. 900 down. Tom Whitley Real
Estate. 81 Macomb. above Cunning
hams. Phone 6062.
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LumIey. johnson. Hunt
40 Mocomb St.

NICE lo-ROOM: 2-story apartment
house out Cass avenue; : complete
apartments up: completely furnished
apartment and one unfurnished down:
baths: one Groom apartment for own
err downstairs; hardwood floors: lot BOX
$50: income SOS per month-price
SO. 500 terms.
Income apartment on North Gratiot
with apartments and single room !:
open stairway and large front bedroom
separate: bath rooms Weir furnace !:
slate roof and "a copper plumbing ga
rage; income sl95 per month; price
$40. 900: terms.
Exceptional apartment On Lincoln
price 1880: $4,000 down: lovely
apartment home: 2-car garage: full
basement: stoker heat: including three
electric stoves and refrigerators and
all furniture except In owners apart
ment.
Three apartment home on Miller: oil
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home or business investment.
Good 7-room 3-story house: brick
siding: z blocks from Gratiot: corner Of
Meade and Inches; Al condition In
GLIDING all improvements: AGAR g..
rage: large lot 60x120 and IL ton OF coal
all for-S6.95O: terms.
Several other apartments; both large
and small.
lumIey, Johnson. Hunt
Phone 9Th
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Lake ond River Frontage rs

BUNGALOW Deluxe recreation
| room: craft shop: tools and machinery
optional: large porches; lot 70x300; 4
ear garage: terms; immediate posses
sion; owner. 3l3S South River road.
Mt. Clemens As
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BARGAfN-enoom and 2-car garage:
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dition; must be sold or trade for 5
room and I 70 acres, near Nj. Glenn
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Il. Phone Olive 6467. Ala
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5 rooms and bath: hot air heat; Ga
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rooms; inside finished In knotty
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steam heat; stoker: upper furnished;
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WATERFRONT HOMES
rooms and bath: sun porch with
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Modern 5 rooms and bath: recrsA-
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Mt. Clemens 2 miles--s9 900: - 900 dn.
Beautiful brick waterfront home mr..
10 Mile and Jefferson; living room:
dining room; kitchen: den: powN T
room: center hall and sun room: ( bed.
rooms; tile bath: recreation room; Gar
Wood air conditioned oil heat; 2-caY
garage. 50 II. boutwell,; boathouse
costing 50, 900 10 construct: concrete sea
wall; 2-car garage-s25, 900; $4,000 dn
Tom Whitley
81 Macomb St. Above Cunnin9h am q
Phone Mt. Clemens 6062
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NEW 7-bedroom home: utility room J;
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