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OelSllSe Ol QeIIlOCraLlC lQealS.
Jealous for Democracy"
our fight is not against the
windmill of communism in America.
Rather it is against those who
would make treadmill of democ-
racy through special privilege, big
otry and intolerance.
Communism could successfully
invade only a weakened democracy.
A vigorous democracy-a democracy
IN which there are freedom from
want, freedom from fear, freedom
of religion and freedom of speech
would never succumb to commu-
nism or any other ism.
"The best way to keep commu-
nism out of our country is to keep
democracy in ito keep constantly
before our eyes and minds the
achievements and the goals which
we, free people, have accomplished
and intend to accomplish in the flu
ture, under our own democratic sys-
tenn.
Il am jealous for democracy!"
She said lot more, all of it so
self-evident that only the hare
Drained among her listeners in the
House could have failed to appre-
ciate its truth.
Which does not mean however.
that her Irish eloquence worked
sudden needed reform in Congress.
No, batting the Reds and lodging
their own democratic duties contin-
ues to occupy the energies of an ac-
tive minority of the House members.
with the passive permission of the
majority. This very week one mem
ber of John Rankin's Committee on
Un-American Activities travelled to
New York to hold what that COM
mittee calls a hearing Some
group, under the name of the Ma
tional Federation of Constitutional
Liberties, had placed a page ad in
the respectable New York Times.
The al petitioned Congress to abol-
lsh the Rankin committee. From
the viewpoint of the committee this
was very un-American thing to do.
Fixed Habit of Committee.
TIE right of petition shall not be
abridged, said the men who wrote
the Constitution, but they had not
reckoned with Mr.. Rankin and his
contemptuous committee colleagues.
Abrldging the Constitution so far as
it relates to freedom of the press, of
speech and religion and the right to
assemble and petition has become
the fixed habit of this committee.
A representative of the New York
newspaper and a member of the ad-
vertising firm that had prepared the
advertising copy were hailed before
the Congress member, J. Parnell
Thomas, of New Jersey, and given a
secret inquisition. The advertising
mans interest in the matter was
purely professional; he could have
written just as good an ad, or, at
least, one just as big, petitioning
that the Rankin committee be made
permanent. But he was outraged by
the proceedings.
"If this hearing sets a precedent"
he declared, sit will be sad day for
advertising agencies and publishers.
They will find censorship has been
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from the right upon the Republican
National Convention while the
Stassen forum groups, already an
nounced, and the new ex-Willkie
army emerge from the left.
A less dauntless man with feebler
faith in his destiny than Stassen
would relax and let Providence pass
a miracle If 1t would to help him.
Not he. Still other moves are in
prospect, including a veterans di-
vision for Stassen, probably headed
by ex-senator Lodge, who also went
to the war.
The Democrats pretend noncha-
lance as they view the Stassen ma
neuvers but are trifle uneasy none
theless. Like the British, they mean
to hold their own-if they can get
it back. Hence National Chairman
Hannegsn's equal politeness to the
South and to labor, to Henry Wal
lace and Eugene Cox. His present
instructions to all ranks: Don't
rock the boat.
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teners, but he has an agent who
handles such matters. He is not
money-hungry. The Stassens prac-
tice plain living and high thinking
in the best tradition of the Ameri-
can intellectual.
Hanes' Business Links.
Because Mr.. Stassen is an interna-
tionalist and far left of Senator
Taft, he is commonly termed liberal
and his the liberal wing of the
COP. Mr.. Hanes' connections tend
to dispel that fog-ne is director and
chairman of the executive commit
tee of erican Newspapers
(HearsD, and director, among 9TH
ers, of such corporations as Inter-
national Mercantile Marine, U. S.
Lines, U. S. Shipbuilding, Glenn
Martin and Pan-American Airways.
The Hanes division will move in
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trounced three to one when the
Stassen faction put him forward
for national chairman.
Has Northwest Backing.
Mr.. Stassen's big-money support
stems originally from the Weyer-
haeuser Lumber and General Mills
interests of his native northwest
They liked his moderation, his ne
gotiating and conciliating tactics,
his middle of -the-road labor legis-
lation. When he prepared to move
upon the national scene they helped
him make hke-minded Eastern con-
facts. Mr.. Hanes, an amiable North
Carolina capitalist who took brief
seminar in the New Deal as a mem
ber of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, is fronting for this sup
port which has kept in the back
ground but without which Mr.. Stas-
sen, lacking private means, could
not carry on his present extensive
campaigning.
They are not keeping" Mr.. Stas-
sen. The Ex-Governor Is asking and
getting substantial fees for his many
speeches, repeatedly $1,000 per ap-
pearance. Probably he scales his
fees to the circumstances of the lis
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tional League in errors, I asked fol
a raise, but Mr.. Stoneham said no
The year I beat out Durocher foI
low batting honors I went to Mr.
Stoneham and demanded a boost in
pay. He was firm in his refusal.
Errors Made Easy.
Two years later I was the most
talked-of veteran in the league. Nc
ball was too easy for me to miss. My
home town held a torchlight parade
the day I reached second base. OPP
posing pitchers paid me the high
compliment of calling me "Mr
Cousin" I again asked Mr.. Stone
ham for a raise. He was mighty
nice this time.
"McLemore." he said, in the deep,
gruff voice we players had come to
respect and love, "McLemore, I sm
going to do something for you that
will be better than a raise in pay.
T am going to trade or sell you
either to Mr.. Clark Griffith of the
Washington Senators or Mr.. Connie
Mack of the Philadelphia Athletics. /"
My heart jumped.
1t would, naturally, because every
ball player knows what that means.
Mr.. Mack takes care of his players.
Let player of his hit three singles
during the season, and field five
balls without an error, and he will
be sold to the Phillies or the Browns,
where the chances of wealth and
happiness are unlimited. Mr.. Mack
simply won't stand in the way of a
players advancement.
Mr.. Griffith, known to his inti-
mates as big Heart" is even more
kind to his employees. He once paid
an unknown pitcher named Walter
Johnson enough to live in a two
bedroom fiat. I daresay that the
payroll of the Washington club to-
day is cluttered with one-figure
figures.
Mexico Still Looks Good.
4 But think I'll go to Mexico The
league there has offered me S13 500
a year for so years, the money to
be deposited in a bank whose cash.
ier has promised not to abscond
without giving 80 days notice. The
president of the bank and the pay
ing teller are under the same oath.
In addition to the money, I am
to get free ringside seat at all of
the bullfghts, seven free lessons
in Spanish, introductions to all the
socially prominent duennas, and
Saturday night serenading privi-
leges.
The only thing that prevents me
from signing my contract today, and
hopping rattler Mexican for choo-
choo), is the stern attitude Of Gear
Happy" Chandler. 1t is r'lmored
that Gar Happy" will issue an
edict forbidding any American who
joins the Mexican league to return
to the United States.
Knowing baseball czars and their
rather weird power, I must think
twice before leaving my native
heath. Just what right a baseball
commissioner has to hold a dagger
at mans throat, I don't know.
AS matter Of fact, when / get back
from Mexico, after a brilliant sea
son at third base for the Tamales
Tigers, I may go so far as to ask
the Supreme Court to settle the
question.
But enough of that serious talk
Let's brush up on the language.
A leetle KEGS, buenos noches?
Swing eet, sonora.
You my leetle amigo, huh?
Distributed by McNaught Syndicate. Inc.)
Evening star., 1946-04-11
By THE HASKIN SERVICE.

@. Do the American people con.
sumo more beef or pork per year?-
T. B. E.
A. According to the Bureau OF
Agricultural Economics, the Ameri-
can people consume more pork than
beef. In 1914 the per capita con-
sumption was IA pounds, while that
of beef was SO pounds.
@. What was the price of the
first automobile placed on the mar
ket?-C. E. E.
A. The retail price of the two
scatter in the first catalogue issued
by the Duryea Motor Co. in 1895
was $1,000. The four-seater was
listed at $4,000.
Q. Which is the largest Army
airbase in the United States?-J. B,
A. The War Department says
that if judged with respect to facil-
tiles, hangers, investment repre-
sentation, ETC., Kelly Field, San
Antonio, Tex. would be considered
the largest Army airbase in the
United States.
@. What is the best water tenn
perature for swimming?-K. B.
A. Ideal water temperature ranges
between "A and 78 degrees. If
colder, the water has a tendency
to stiffen the muscles; if warmer,
it enervates.
q. Does seeing use up energy? =?
II so, how much of the body's energy
is used for this purpose?-R. E. S.
A. 1t has been estimated that
Is per cent of the body's energy is
used by the eyes in carrying on the
work of seeing, according to the
Better Vision Institute.
@. What voting qualifications are
common to all States?-R. L. M.
A. Age, citizenship and residence
requirements must be met in every
State. Besides these qualifications
those of many States include pay
ment of poll taxes. literacy and reg
iStration.
@. What was the denomination
of the first coins minted in the
United States?-M. K. F..
A. The first coins were half
dimes made from household silver
sent from Mount Vernon by Presi-
dent Washington, and were given to
Martha Washington by David Rit-
tenhouse, director of the Mint, in
1892. They were not put into cir
culation. The issue was presented
to President Washington by act of
Congress; he gave them to his
friends as souvenirs.
@. What is the retirement pay
Of first sergeant upon completing
20 years in the Regular Army?-
P. S. M.
A. A first sergeant who retires
after 20 years of service receives a
monthly income of $89.70. II he
retires after 80 years of service, he
receives $155.25.
Evening star., 1946-04-11

Dayton, Ohio, is Irish. AS she said
in her speech, Il do not belong to a
minority-at least, I don't think the
Irish are considered a minority in
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clamped down on the American
press"
So the speech that Mrs. Douglas
made, good as it was, seems to have
left us just where we were. Behind
the bogey of communism the bigots
in politics and public life continue
to pursue their purpose, and their
purpose is not preservation of the
democracy Mrs. Douglas so ardently
champions.
Evening star., 1946-04-11

@. What is the best water tenn
perature for swimming?-K. B.
A. Ideal water temperature ranges
between "A and 78 degrees. If
colder, the water has a tendency
to stiffen the muscles; if warmer,
it enervates.
Evening star., 1946-04-11

A m e lea any
more" And this
day in the House
she had her Irish
up.
II am nause-
sted and sick to
DEATH" she said,
"of the vicious
and deliberate
way the word
Communist has
uScIl 1OIBeQ ultO
q weapon and
u S e d against
those who Or
ganize and raise
their voices in
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ity, energy and
d e a d ] y pur-
posefulness. The
enemy seized the
control post in
w a S hington, SO
h is m u S t b e
f1anking move
ments and he is
wasting no time.
One counter
attack is well
under way. 1t Is
the Wall Street
campaign under
the generalship
Of j o h n w.
HaneS, who was
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LoweU MelIetf
On the Other Hand
Says Rankin Committee Would Put
Limit on Right of Petition in u. S.
LoweU MeIIetf

Helen Gaagan Douglas handsome Representative from Cali
iorn got fed the other day with all the talk
nearing about communism she delivered herself
sonate remarks democracy She made quite
are interested in either communism democracand
you'll md it worth while to write a COPY
OF 1t or for copy of the Congressional Record containing
Mrs Douglas whose grandfather Gahagan helped
Evening star., 1946-04-11

the New York
Giants, and play
third base for a
town I can't pro-
nounce.
It Is a very
tempting offer.
Durin the
years I h av e
played with the
Giants, the own
er of that club,
Mr.. Hora c e
Stoneham, h a S
never paid me
more than $12,-
900 a year. When
Evening star., 1946-04-11
Doris Fleeson
Stassen Making Bid
Writer Sees Appeal for Backing
To Dissruntled Democratic Faction
Doris Fleeson

independent" political army having its eventual
aim the Turing of dissatisfied Democrats Harold Sassen
fold is about to be launched by cade Wendell WILKES early
sponsors including Russell Davenport editor and author
The will dsavow having avore will direct
appeal the forward thinkers as President
Truman will obviously be the Democratic candidate just
clearly has plans aoot to the pay reaconaes
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McLemore-:
This Mexican League
Hos Henry Swinging
Bv Henry McLemore

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.-I have
just had an offer from Mexico.
The Mexican baseball league
wants me to jump my contract with
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Legion Planning
Christmas Fefe

plans for the annual Legion
Christmas party az the Naval
Hospital were announced at ne
'tog,,Iar meeting Of Arthur saw-
ver Post No. "a. Wedneso - eve
ming Kermit Richardson, chaif-
man Of the committee. stated inst
the party would BE- held on Mon-
dav December q. at $50 pm.
in the hospitals movie hall
Richardson stated that q tonf
show has been arranged for ne
entertainment of the pati"nis
Gifts arc 10 be- distributed o. ~
the patients IN the hospital TIE
program Is a national pFalect -
the American Legion carh ChIsfl-
mas.
The applications Of Rafael han
cells and Joseph SluyteF were e.
proved for membership 1iffy
will be given the obligation 81 sac
American Legion on Safurdat
January ~. when the department
officials pay visit "a the posf
Post Commander Vance G..
Surrup announced that the tuan
~ Service Office viii open -
cember ? in the County tatff
house. The County Service 80.
Ger is Jack A. Saunders
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POTENTIAL vAcATIoNIsT
IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE

Editor, The Citizen:
There is nothing on the cover
of the current edition of Liter
airy Florida" on the news stands,
to indicate to passing tourists
that it is an issue devoted en-
tirely to Key West and its in
comparable attractions.
Considering the publicity at
tending the sale of Holiday"
with its one colorful article on
Key West, it seems strange that
no such publicity is being given
d magazine that has dedicated a
full edition to the island city.
Many tourists will leave Key
West without knowing that they
missed both valuable guide and
a souvenir to take back home.
A KEY WEST BOOSTER.
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COVERING THE WATERFRONT

With
"oLD MAN" GREEN

It was a pleasant surprise that
greeted Captain Johnnie West OF
the surnptuous Mae West" when
he answered the insistent ring
ing of his phone at home.
do you know who this is?"
asked a friendly voice.
Well indeed did Johnnie know
that voice. 1t was his old time
fishing friend, DR.. Haggart of
Yale University who was calling.
He hadn't seen him since 1941,
the last time they fished togeth-
er from the world famous Key
Largo Anglers Club.
How did you find me?" asked
the surprised charter boatman.
Through the Chamber of Com
merce, Johnnie"
Well"
A trip together in the Mae
West" was arranged immediate
ly. Mrs. Haggart would be with
them as usual.
After leaving benin d
the three sand sharks they'd
hooked and discarded, they
brought in a 35-pound fighting
amberjack, a 1O0-porrnd Jewish
and four huge barracudas.
DR.. Haggart is down in Flor
ida on long delayed winter va
cation, awarded him by Yale for
thirty years outstanding service
with the University. He owns a
38-foot cruiser of his own which
he keeps at Fort Lauderdale.
Captain West says that not
only are the parents expert sport
fishermen, but their daughter,
Margaret, who was only sixteen
when he last saw her, was also
one of the best he has fished
with.
Johnnie reports that the IA
nous Key Largo Anglers Club is
in process of being revived. This
valuable asset to Monroe coun-
ty, he says, has a road to the
highway that is sadly in need Of
repair.
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PETER o. KNIGHT

The right way to go
through life is not to let
anybody have anything on
you"
That was the star that
guided Better 0. Knight
through his successful life of
business, politics and his
profession as a lawyer.
1t has been said that no
man can participate in poll
tics without smearing his
hands occasionally. Blu t
that saying is not true.
Many man. outstanding in
American politics, did not
smear his hands. One of
them was Colonel Knight.
Several times his oppon-
ents tried to corner him po-
litically but they did not
succeed. One of the latest
instances of that nature was
in the 1886 campaign for
the gOvernorship of Florida.
One candidate leveled h S
fire at Knight, asserting
that he was supporting Fred
Cone, and then tried to
show Interior motives were
prompting knight to sup
port Cone. Immediately
Colonel Knight released to
the press a letter from the
candidate, eque 5 t IN G
Knights support. Refused
that support, he resorted to
innuendos, d ire c t e d at
Knight.
After the publication OF
the letter, it was evident to
every politician in Florida
that the candidate, who
had taken Knight to task
was out of the race for the
governorship.
Knight adhered firmly
to the dictum not to make
any commitments unless he
was sure he could keep
them.
Lawyers are the butt OF
a good many wisecracks
casting aspersions at THEN
honesty, but Knight proved
that a lawyer could be as
honest as a man inaany 9th.
er calling.
Colonel Knight entertain
ed something of a fierce
pride in his prObity. He
shouldered a way genera
criticism, but he was on hi:
toes to fight if anybody cast
a reflection on his honesty
1t was said frequently Of
him that he was Florida!
first citizen. Whether or no
that was so, his activities
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A short afternoon of fishing
with Captain Lefty Reagan and
George Bassette on the "Sea
Raider" last w e e k, more than
satisfied Messrs. w. K. McAboy,
L. w. linn and ]. NJ. Simn, all
three of them engineers from the
''Librascope, Inc plant at Bur
bank, California. They brought in
a catch that included a good
sized mackerel and two dolphin.
The three neutrality-suspicious.
engineers are handling project
of the OpDev Centre Annex at
the sub base here,
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not only in Tampa but also
in other parts of Florida,
redounded to the progress
of the state. Time and again,
while away on vacation in
the northern part of the
country, he was interviewed,
and invariably he insisted
on talking about his state
and the opportunities it Of
fered to everybody who
went there to make it his
home.
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sickness. For that reason, chdiIe
boatmen must discourage their
clients from. taking along pets
which might become sick and
distract the party from their FISH
ing, says Captain Red Maxwell
of the "Heidi-Ho."
To two correspondents who
covered the Presidents vacation
at the local Submarine Base
the kidding in this column about
the news hawks not hiring a Key
West fishing guide was not very
funny.
Larry Laiborne of Time Mag
azine and John Adams Of Col
umbia Broadcasting System
paid 40 bucks to Captain TEDDY
Canova the second full day they
were here, Adams said, Just be
fore leaving Saturday morning
They got their moneys worth, IN
cidentally, Adams added.
Laiborne had fished with Cap
tain Canova here before. After
the press arrived. Sunday eve
ming, November II. Leiborne
lost no time in booking trip
with Canova for Tuesday and ne
and Adams pulled in 800 pounds
of fish that day, including a 80
pound grouper. All in all the
two scribes were well-pleased
with their catch.
Some of the better specimens
they took to a local restau-
rant and had them dressed and
cooked to their taste. Most of the
remainder they gave to the en-
listed mems mess al the SUB
marine Base.
I'VE thought maybe our catch
was left out of The Citizen be
cause Canova once took Presl-
dent-elect Hoover out. Adams
said. He wasn't smiling, either.
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The first settlers at James
town lived in tents, caves, OF
what were known As English
WigWams.
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