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Evening star., 1946-11-30
Maritime Rudor
From the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

From the New Orleans I1mes-ficayune.
The British liner Queen Elizabeth's
maiden luxury" voyage served, among
other things perhaps, to dramatize
somewhat the appearance Of radar IN
world maritime navigation. The num-
ber of commercial vessels equipped with
this supereffective safety and plotting
device has reached several hundred,
and the Maritime Commission has or
dered all its ships so fitted. All of them
hitherto have utilized military sets from
surplus stocks, Of the type in use un-
til 1914.
New ships are being designed to In
corporate regular" housing for the
equipment. The first American tanker
so designed was launched recently at
Chester, Pa. 1t is asserted the Queen
Elizabeth is using the first commercially
produced "civilian" radar, q type not
greatly different from the military, but
rejecting some of the advances in ac-
curacy that the end of the war pro-
duced. For her "radar man"-at least
on the approach to New York-she had
none other than Sir Robert Watson
Watt, the ''big gun" Of British radar
research.
According to Sr Robert, this radar
can obtain distinctive echo pictures Of
each of three ships closely punched.
It Is so sensitive that even the bow,
afterworks and foremast rigging of the
Queen Elizabeth show up on the screen
--an advantage that seems somewhat
dubious. The wake of the ship, on
straight shoots and curving paths as
well, can be picked out. But there is
no claim that it eliminates all Of the
problems connected with reflection OF
electronic waves from water -particu-
larly reflection from sea waves.
The next step, Sir Robert points out.
Is an international Standardization Of
equipment, so that any ships officer
anywhere can ALWAYS work" it. ~
Evening star., 1946-11-30

directed by hand picked individuals,
who were trained In Moscow and whose
Communist records are unchallengeable
The elections in the Soviet portion
of Germany gave overwhelming victory
to the SED. q political organization
composed Of Social Democrats and
Communists, but dominated by the
latter
Under these circumstances 1t is easy
to realize that the organization OF the
Reich east OF Berlin into Ave auton-
omous states would serve Soviet yin-
terest. The question of the creation at
some distant date of q central govern
ment which would have nominal au-
thority over the rest of the Reich is
not particularly worrying the Russian
leaders.
The prospect Of Germany becoming
federal republic now with central
government which would have authority
in directing the affairs OF its compo-
nent parts appears very remote in the
opinion Of expert observers In WASH
ington. The Germans in the American
and British areas have chance OF be-
coming self-governing eventually. But
it is doubtful that this will apply to
those in the Russian area
Since We dag the Soviet authorities
have proceeded to drastic political
purge, making sure that all doubtful
elements have been either eradicated by
transfer to the east or have been cowed
to point when they will not dare to
oppose the wishes of their leaders who
in turn are completely controlled by
Moscow.
It is immaterial whether the Russian
authorities decree the formation Of a
number Of 'Iaender" and give them a
semblance OF self-government as they
have given the other l6 Soviet repub-
lies.
The work done since May, 1915, has
been SO thorough, the purges OF "unde-
sirable" elements so complete, that Mos
COW can now without compunction per-
init the organization of "self governing"
states.
Some of the states to be created, like
East Prussia, may even apply for menu
bership in the u. s. s. r., as has been
the case with Latvia, Estonia and Lith-
uania. Others may be allowed to
remain mere buffer states. controlled
politically and economically by the
U s. s. r
Evening star., 1946-11-30
Opposes Notarization.

Opposes Notarization.
To the Editor Of The Star:
The recent ruling requiring notariza-
tion Of District Of Columbia drivers
permit applications brings to mind the
fact that 50,000.O00 Federal income tax
returns do not require the notary seal.
At so cents for each notary, that is
100000 that win be expended unneces-
sarily every three years q assume there
are at least 100000 active drivers per-
mits).
hope that the District Commission
ers will consider immediate repeal of
this ill-advised ruling. J. NJ, Jr.
Who Remembers Invasion Story?
70 the Editor Of The Star;
The interesting editorial "Tf It Had
Happened" which appeared in The
Star, November rs, recalled to my mind
serial read in London in either the
Daily Mail or the Daily Express during
the summer of 1906.
It described in vivid and colorful Ian
guage-in most striking terlns-the in
vasion OF England by Germany and
the landing of troops at various points
Of the south coast and the east coast,
and the attack on London. giving the
details Of what happened IN various
suburbs in one Of which I lived. It
described fully the modern dreadful
damage done to the city, but, Of course,
in 1906 the modern dreadful engines Of
death and destruction had not vet been
invented.
AS shortly after the publication Of the
story / left London for the United
States. I do not know II this feuilleton
ever appeared in book form nor do 7
remember the title. Perhaps one Of your
readers may be able to give this infor-
nation: MRS. r. J. REBMAN.
Evening star., 1946-11-30

The Republicans of the Lext House
have, In the great majority, reached the
conclusion that they must go through
with the reorganization Of the House
under the terms Of the La Toilette Mon
roney Act. This is bitter disappoint-
ment to some members who have looked
forward to taking over chairmanships
of committees-for the number of House
standing committees under the Reorgan-
ization Act Is cut from AZ to 10. With
the Republicans taking over control Of
the House, however, the task Of bring
ing about the reorganization is easier
than had the Democrats held on-forc-
ing the elimination of q great number
Of Democratic committee cfairmen from
their Offices.
One point Of attack on the new COM
mittee organization Of the House will
come on the proposal to unite the Com
mittees on Military and Naval Affairs.
There Is an inclination on the part of
some Of the members to resist this
change, on the ground that until the
War and Navy Departments are merged,
as has been proposed BY the President.
there should be separate congressional
committees to deal with the legislation
for each department One thing appears
certain, If the congressional committees
are merged. it will in all probability
hasten the merger Of the two depart
mentS-which is another reason some
of the members are opposing the uni
f1cation of the committees.
Another group in the House is opposed
to the abolition Of the Claims Commit
tee-holdings that it works well to keep
down expenditures by the Federal Gov
ernment. Notwithstanding these points
Of opposition, the likelihood of the adop-
ton of the new organization system for
the House is on the gain Since the
House makes its own rules, and the
present rules call for Al standing COM
mittees, the first step will be to bring
in an amended set of rules, right at the
start Of the session. That course, it is
believed, will be followed.
II the House or Senate, or both, should
decline to put into effect the terms of
the La Toilette Monroney Reorganization
Act. passed by both houses at the last
session by big majorities, the legislators
would come in for q lot of criticism.
That act carried an increase in pay for
Senators and Representatives and set up
a retirement pension system for them.
This was the sugar" which undoubtedly
brought many of the members to vote
for the streamlining reorganization bill.
II majority of the members of either
house declined now to 60 ahead with
the reorganization, they would be sub
ject to charge Of sharp practice on
their own behalf. The Democrats, as
well as the Republicans. have indicated
they will 60 along with the reorganiza-
tiorr
Evening star., 1946-11-30
Thut Is the Question

From the st. Louis Post Dispatch.
The dinosaur, with q brain Weighing
only a few ounces, poses, 1t Is said, the
question how long man, with his three
pound brain, can survive. Well, that's
not quite the question. The question Is,
how long can man survive, using only .
few ounces Of his three-pound brain?
Evening star., 1946-11-30
Strike Problem Simpliied

To the Editor OF The Star:
Why not make some kind of a settle
ment with John L. Lewis and turn the
mines back to the owners. let them pro-
duce coal to the limit for six months.
pile up stockpile OF reserve coal, then
let the operators call striker Mr..
Lewis has been calling strikes for the
past eight years, and he has built up
q reserve of millions of dollars.
It's an unfair rule that won't give
both sides chance.
w. II. CORKREAN.
Evening star., 1946-11-30
Letters to The Star
Wants the Economic Struggle
Explained Anew

r
Explained Anew
To the Editor Of The Star:
The article by Newbold Noyes, jr, in
The Star Of November II headed,
United States Facing Grave Decision
in World theological Strife" Is one Of
the clearest and most honest news
paper expositions of the dilemma facing
the people OF this country that have
seen. Both Mr. Noyes and your news
paper are to be congratulated for the
writing and publishing Of this account,
and hope that this effort OF The
Stars is but one Of many which will at
tempt to explain the relation OF our do
mestic economic and political policies
with the course OF world affairs Unless
the American press fully informs Its
readers OF the nature Of the struggle
between totalitarian collectivism and q
dynamic economic and political demo-
cracy, then the people Of the United
States may remain unaware OF the con-
flict and eventually choose blindly-
and tragically laissez-fare
capitalism and the aforementioned
total1tarian co1lcctiviSm.
The American press, with few excep-
tions, never has undertaken an ex-
PLANTATION Of the existence of Russian
communism or of our own New Deal
social experiments of the past IS years.
The press. for the most part, has been
content to condemn both. and to leave
the dangerous impression that world
conditions prior to 1917 and domestic
conditions prior to 1888, might be con-
ditions to which substantial number
OF us are willing to return. Nothing
could be farther from the truth.
quote Mr.. Noyes: Americans cam
not afford any longer to close their
eyes to one of the most basic political
facts In the world today: That the
philosophy OF free-for-alI capitalism,
Of anything family resembling laissez-
fare economy, is washed up everywhere
except in the United States"
If the economic and political lead
ers OF the United States. the majority
OF whom are now represented by the
Republican Party, offer us only the
choice of a dog-eat-dog competitive
system where the right to think and
vote win be absolute but the right to
housing, jobs and peace will not be,
and on the other hand economic secur-
ity under dictatorship, then the game
is decided before the first card is dealt.
All things are possible, even true eco
nomic and political democracy.
JOHN J. MOTLEY,
Acting Chairman, Washington Area
Council, American Veterans Com
mittee.
Evening star., 1946-11-30
Cronberries

The buried secrecy
OF n,arshy lands Is told si
BIZ trailing euergreen,
And lanterns that unfold
The ruby-berTy light
From dark more deep than night.
The 10histle OF the crane,
\ The mystic three-toed track, -
The prehistoric hour
And fossil bric-a-brac -.
Told By the bog-Idnd green =
And berry lantern sheen. !
ROSE MYRA PHILLIPS
Evening star., 1946-11-30
George Bancroft Recalled

George Bancroft Recalled
To the Editor Of The Star:
While walking on II street near
Seventeenth, found my attention
drawn to metal marker placed on the
outer corner wall of the Transportation
Building. This markers was positioned
there at eyes height by the Permanent
Committee for Marking Historical
Sites. It designated the spot as having
been the site Of the home Of George
Bancroft, 1800-1891, who was response
BILE for the establishment of the United
States Naval Academy at Annapolis.
Later. he developed the American
Beauty rose.
Z I returned to my Office which Is To-
Gated in this same Transportation
Building and which is very beautiful
for business office. The red rose-buds
in vase on my desk seemed to nod a
knowing welcome. I wonder if the
spirit of George Bancroft smiles upon
my small offering. I feel so!
MARY L. SMITH.
Evening star., 1946-11-30
American Way Emphasized

American Way Emphasized
To the Editor Of The Star:
Our greatest wealth is the American
way-the principles of America.
If we live the American way, there
viii be no strikes, no black markets,
no great business irregularities. for no
American would double-cross this coun-
try II he and all Of us were America
conscious.
If we live the American way, we will
be able to lead the world in peace and
into prosperity.
Let the principles Of America and the
American way be SO popularized that
this will be the uppermost thought In
our minds and guide us each day.
q. PRICE.
Evening star., 1946-11-30
Their Reul Fuult

From tbs Winnipeg Tribune.
At Nuremberg investigators seem to be
getting nowhere IN the mystery OF v'ilo
gave Goering the poison and why the.
waited Is years.
Evening star., 1946-02-03
Eisenhower, Nimitz
Praise Boy Scouts as
.36th Birthday Nears

Gen. Eisenhower and Admiral
Nimitz have Joined in praising ac-
complishments Of the Boy Scout
movement as the Boy Scouts of
America prepared to mark their
36th anniversary during Boy Scout
Week February 8 to IA.
Gen. Eisenhower declared in a
message to the National Council
of the Scouts that the movement "is
a prime force in preparing tomor-
rows men for their duty to them
selves, their country and the world"
He said the group merits the sup
port OF all Americans, asserting the
organizations emphasis "on COM
munity service and tolerance and
world friendship promotes a speed
Ter attainment Of the enduring
peace among men for which we all
strive"
Nimitz Urges Understanding.
Admiral Nimitz pointed out that
"co-operation and understanding
between the peoples of all nations
are necessary to insure an endur-
ing peace and the program estab-
lished by the Boy Scouts tends to
promote better relations and en-
lightenment between the youth, and
therefore the peoples, of all ma
tions."
Theme Of the Boy Scout Week
observance will be Scouts of the
World-Building Together" The
week will be featured by drive of
the nearly 100000 Boy, Cub and
Senior Scouts and their adult lead
ers to collect 1000 tons of used but
clean and serviceable Scout uniform
parts and camping equipment to
send to needy Scout organizations
overseas.
Many Items Needed.
Among the items needed are base
ball bats and caps, shorts, rlecker-
chiefs and slides, lanyards, belts,
stockings and shoes. Camping equip
ment wanted includes axes, knives.
mess kits, duffel bags, haversacks,
sleeping bags, tents, bugles, COM
passes, f1re-making sets, first aid
kits, signaling flags, whistles and
Scout literature.
The campaign for clothing and
equipment is part of a World
Friendship Fund" organized to aid
Scout associations in countries
ravaged by the World War to rebuild
their organizations. Keynote OF the
Fund are the Scout ideals of 'toler-
ance, friendliness and democracy.
Next Sunday has been designated
as Boy Scout Sunday, with uni
formed scouts attending services in
churches of their faith. Jewish
Scouts will observe the occasion Fri
Evening star., 1946-02-03

Widespread support among Gov.
eminent employees for the 18th an.
nual sustaining fund campaign oi
the National Symphony Orchestrs
Association will be sought by Gov
eminent committee Endorsed by r
r. Zimmerman, an administrative
assistant to the President.
The drive for $3.50 600, which be.
gins Tuesday, has been called to
the attention Of the heads of exeeu-
tive departments and agencies by
Mr.. Zimmerman in a memorandum
stating:
"The Federal Recreation Com
mittee, the Federal Employees Rec
reation Council and other Govern
ment groups are cooperating with
the National Symphony Orchestra
Association in a plan to provide
Government employees with greater
opportunities for the understanding
and enjoyment Of good music.
DIR. Henry F. Hubbard, executive
assistant to the chairman, Council
Of Personnel Administration, has
generously agreed to serve as chair
man Of a Government Committee
which will try to achieve this pur-
Evening star., 1946-02-03

| pose. To help finance the under.
taking, modest contributions will bt
requested.
II think the idea is good one
and I recommend that you author.
ize the employees of your depart.
ment to participate. A statement
outlining the project is attached.
Leaders of the campaign explair
it is necessary, because the heavy
expenses of symphony orchestrs
cannot be met from proceeds Of
ticket sales alone.
Plans for the 1946-47 season in.
clude continuance of the specia.
Federal employees concert series, ex-
pansion of the National Symphony
Forum, music appreciation course
which is free to Federal workers;
the sunset symphonies" at the
Potomac River Water Gate and the
young peoples and students series
The campaign will continue
through February 81. It will be
conducted from a headquarters al
l727 K street NV. under manage.
ment of j. P. Hayes and genera
supervision of committee headed
! by Mrs. G. c. Glover, jr.
Evening star., 1946-02-03
Man Dragged by Car
Victim Of Blackjack
Earlier, Police Say

Twenty-four hours after Everett
]. Ash, "a, was found wedged be-
meath an automobile which had
dragged him for five blocks Friday
night, police announced their inves-
tigation had revealed that the man
had been struck with a blackjack
and elected from the Gospel Mis-
sion at 80 Fifth street NV.
Ash, former merchant marine
sailor. died yesterday morning in
Emergency Hospital.
Police late last night arrested a
64-year-old man who they said ad-
mitted striking Ash on the head and
throwing him out of the mission,
claiming Ash was making trouble. y
The man is being held for cor
oner's jury.
After the alleged election from the
mission, Ash was seen lying in an
alley shortly before his body was
found under the automobile, but
Evening star., 1946-02-03

how he reached the alley was still
unexplained.
1t. William J. Liverman, chief Of
the Accident Investigation Unit
said Lindsay Hobbs. 35. clerk at
the mission, told police he noticed
the man lying near the entrance to
an alley in the 800 block Of 9Th street
NV. He returned to the mission
to notify police. A few minutes
later, he said, scissors grinder
came In to report that the man lying
In the alley had been struck by a
car and had disappeared"
Leonard De Gruchy, 41-year-old
carpenter Of 811 Sixth street NV,
listed by police as driver of the car
was held without charge
for appearance at a coroner's in
quest. He drove five blocks to a
filling station in the 900 block
Evening star., 1946-02-03

day night and Saturday. Sermons
will dwell upon the World Brother
hood theme of the organizations
anniversary.
Evening star., 1946-02-03

Synthetic oils have been developed
that win continue to flow at tenn.
peratures as low as 121 degrees be.
low zero. They are for use In air.
plane hydraulic systems.
Evening star., 1946-02-03

OF Ninth street NV, where an at
tendant discovered the sailor be-
meath the car.
The manner in which the sailors
Evening star., 1946-02-03

Ensign Peter Todd Mitchell u s. N R., fashion
illustrator in civilian life shows Mrs Tad the
he contributed to the Sustaining Fund Campaign the
ona Symphony Orchestra Mrs. Brown volunteer worker
in the fund drive Harris g. Ewing Photo
Evening star., 1946-02-03

arm BECAME caught between the
right front spring and axle of the
car still was unexplained. Police
found the mans shoes in the alley.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-04-11

The crowd estimate was made
by park police Lieut.. Jasper Free
man, who said the field provided
seats for $4,000. Other estimates
by reporters were somewhat low
er,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-04-11
McMichael Files
For Solicitor

J. Erie McMichael, who has
served as solicitor. of this district
since 1887, has filed for re-elec-
ton. In filing he made the fol-
lowing statement:
81 have filed for reelection as
Solicitor of the Eleventh Judicial
District. 1 appreciate the Won
derful support that the citizens
of the District have given me and
the confidence that they have had
in me. If reelected, I pledge that
I will continue to enforce the
law fairly and impartially to the
best of my ability"
McMichael, who studied law
at the University Of N. c., has
been practicing since 1921. He
is a veteran of World War l,
when he was member, OF the
famous 30tIl Division, having
volunteered and served through
the war and was IN every major
combat Of that division.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-04-11
FIRST STRAWBERRIES
NOW MOVING TO MART

Raleigh - This years North
Carolina strawberry crop has
started moving to market in the
Chadbourn area at the present
ceiling of $10.56 per 24-quart
crate, according to D. S. Mathe-
son, fruit and vegetable market
ing specialist with the State De-
partment Of Agriculture.
He said that prospects are for
a crop about the size of last year,
with general marketing SEIZED
uled to begin in the Tabor City
Chadbourn-Wallace Mt. Olive
section next week.
The producer ceiling on straw
berries will be $10.56 per 24-quart
crate through April Is, 1888 I'M
til May 2, and $3.50 for the re-
mainder of the North Carolina
season.
Matheson said that T. w. Will
hanson, who lives just out of
Chadbourn, marketed the first
1916 strawberries in this State,
with Herman Blake, who resides
nearby, coming in second.
Last season, the first North
Carolina strawberries were mar
keted in Tabor City on March %.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-04-11
PEACETIME BASES TO
BE SOUGHT BY GOV.

Washington-The government
soon will begin talks with other
nations concerning peacetime op-
Grafton of worldwide aviation
facilities originally provided by
the United States for military use.
A state department official
said that U. S. ENJOYS abroad
were instructed to raise the ques-
ton. after President Truman
transferred to the commerce de-
partment temporary control OF
all such facilities no longer need
ed for military purposes.
Mr.. Truman's order provided
that the two departments should
make arrangements with foreign
countries for continued opera
ton of the flying aids.
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ARMY DAY is HELD
THROUGHOUT NATION

Washington The leaders who
helped guide this nations mill
tary forces to victory over her
enemies urged that she remain
strong until future peace is as
sured.
AS America displayed her arm
ed might in Army day observ-
ances throughout the United
States and in many parts of the
world, leading speakers stressed
the theme that strength was need
ed to win and preserve the peace.
At Caserta, Italy, 1t. Gen.
John c. H. Lee, deputy supreme
allied commander in the Medi-
terranean theatre, said in an Ar
my day talk that ''the United
Nations have the means to ach-
ieve the detectives of outlawing
the criminality of aggressive
war;"
Gen. Joseph T. McNarney,
American commander in the Eu-
ropean theater, told troops at
Frankfort, Germany, that they
were involved in a struggle to
replace destructive ideas of Ma
zism with the constructive ideas
IF democracy
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JET-PROPELLED CRAFT
BREAKS FLIGHT RECORDS

Los Angeles Mack A.
Mitchell, veteran of more than
$50 combat missions, flew from
Seattle to Los Angeles in two
hours, IA minutes in a jet-pro-
PEELED shooting star" plane, av-
eraging better than $50 miles an
hour.
A second jet plane, piloted by
1t. Col. Robert L. Petit, was fore
ed to land at nearby Burbank,
Cal, and unofficially also broke
the previous record of two hours
and So minutes from Seattle.
When Capt. Mitchell brought
his sleek fighter down on the
runway at Municipal airport he
had only Is gallons of fuel left
in his main tank. Two auxiliary
tanks were dropped en- route after
their fuel was used up.