Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-11
Ninlitz Praises
War Aid in Talk
To Trade Board
Stresses Need of
Strong Peace Navy;
Randolph Honored

Admiral Chester w. Nimitz, chief
OF naval operations, called for a
strong Navy as IAN instrument of
peace" in an address last night be-
fore more than 300 members of the
Washington Board of Trade holding
q general membership meeting at
the Hotel Statler.
Your United States Navy is an
instrument of peace" the admiral,
who directed the naval war in the
Pacific. declared, but 1t must be
permitted to remain strong"
Admiral Nimitz added his voice to
the current discussion of housing for
veterans, declaring: Il cannot urge
on you too strongly to find homes
for returning servicemen." He OBJ
served that I'VE in the Navy believe
the war was fought for mans dig
nifty" and that men and women re-
turning from war service should be
given homes and jobs.
The board, through its president,
B. M. McKelway, presented Repre-
sentative Randolph, Democrat, of
West Virginia a testimonial scroll
for his "unselfish efforts" while
serving as chairman of the House
District Committee. Mr.. Randolph
recently accepted the Craftsmanship
OF the Civil Service Committee.
Benefits Of Work Cited.
The testimonial cited Mr.. RAN
dolph's conscientious attention to
the affairs of the voteless citizens of
Washington, which has been char
acterized by tireless energy, unfail-
ing fairness, a sympathetic and CO.
operative attitude and a thorough
understanding of basic community
conditions, all Of which have greatly
benefited this CITY,"
MSgr. Fulton j. Sheen, associate
professor Of philosophy at Catholic
University, warned that treaties be-
tween nations would not in them
selves bring lasting peace.
There can be no peace by power
alone" he said, adding that the
belief Of the last two decades that
could make progress with
out the message of the Babe of
Bethlehem has been knocked for a
cooked hat"
Observing that the world today
was suffering from fear, the Catholic
cleric said "the only reason for fear
is we have lost the basis of hope"
He stated that 1.-The symbol of the
clenched fist still abounds" but may
all the races Of the clenched fist be
brought to the crib"
Admiral Nimitz recalled his first
wartime Christmas at Pearl Harbor.
where he flew shortly after the
Japanese attack to take command
OF the fleet. 1T was the grimmest
Christmas Of my life" he declared.
Our leaders were supported more
lavishly than in any war" he de-
clared. Recalling the flood of ships
and material that began in l943, he
added that despite what we read in
the papers about labor troubles, we
knew somebody had been working"
BY Christmas Of 1914, we knew
and our enemy knew that an Amer
lean victory was in sight," he said.
But in the planning for the final
assault on Japan, military leaders
were prepared for heavy casualties,
he added, pointing out that the
Japs had 1000 planes saved for the
battle OF their home islands.
Guests of honor included Rep
resentative Mcmillan, Democrat. of
South Carolina, who assumes chair
of the House District Com
mlttee January l; Richmond B.
keech, administrative assistant to
President Truman; Representative
Ramspeck, Democrat, of Georgia
who is resigning to become vice
president of the Air Transport
Association, and the Rev. Maurice
Sheehy, recently returned to Cath
Ole University after serving as NAVY
chaplain in the Pacific.
Christmas music was provided by
the Washington Missionary College
Choir. under direction of Mrs.
Minnie Iyerson Wood, and by Gene
Archer. baritone.
Need of Legislation Reported.
Howard M. Startling, chairman of
the boards Insurance Committee,
reported his group has recon-
mended introduction of legislation
to correct a situation growing out
OF a recent decision, which, he said
would result in an increase in
workmen's compensation insurance
premiums paid by employers and
have a lettering effect on employ
ment of disabled veterans in bust
ness establishments here. A report
from the River and Harbor Com
mittee by its chairman, John A.
Remon, is the subject of another
news story in today's Star.
Announcement was made of plans