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Evening star., 1946-02-10

try. from backwardness to prog
ress. 1t was leap into an ad-
vanced country, from an agra
rian country into an industrial
one.
These historic transformations
were achieved in the period Of
the three five-year plans, start
ing from 1928-the first year OF
the first five-year plan. Before
that, we had to occupy ourselves
with the restoration Of industry
which had been destroyed and
with healing the wounds Of the
first World War and civil war.
If we take into consideration
the fact that the first flve-year
plan was completed in four years
and the execution of the third
five-year plan was interrupted by
the war in its fourth year, 1t
appears that the Transformation
of our country from an agrarian
into an industrial country re-
quired only some IS years.
Thirteen years is an incredibly
short period for the realization
OF such a gigantic task. This, in
deed, explains the fact that the
publication Of these figures for
mally reused disputes in the for
eign press. Friends decided that
a miracle had taken place. Foes
declared that the five-year plans
were Bolshevik propaganda and
inventions of the Cheka. But
since miracles do not exist in this
world and our Cheka is not so
powerful that it could abolish the
laws OF social development, pub
lie opinion had to reconcile itself
to the fact. '.s 3s $500
Capitalist Industrialization
Methods Are Cited.
The point now is-what was
the policy by the aid Of which the
Communist party succeeded in
securing these material resources
In our country In such q short
period.
First Of all, 1t was by the aid OF
the Soviet policy of industrialiZa-
ton Of the country. The Soviet
method radically differs from the
capitalist method Of industriali-
Zation. In capitalist countries, in
dustriaization usually starts
with light industry, since light in
duStry requires smaller invest
ments and the turnover of capi-
tai is quicker, and it is easier to
obtain profits than in heavy in
dustry.
Only after a considerable time
has elapsed, in which light indus
try accumulates profits and con-
centrates them In banks, only
then comes the turn of heavy in
dustry, and a gradual transfer
of accumulated capital into heavy
industry starts, creating the con-
ditions for its development.
But this is lengthy process,
requiring a long period Of time,
several decades, during which one
has to wait for the development
OF the light industry (some words
inaudible).
1t is clear that the Communist
Party could not take this path.
The party knew that war was ap-
preaching. that 1t was impossible
to defend the country without
Evening star., 1946-02-10

not only did experience no short
age in this respect, but even had
the necessary reserves.
That is how the matter stands
with regard to the work of the
Communist party Of our country
during the period before the out
break Of the war and during the
war.
Now q few words on the plans
for the work of the Communist
party in the near future. AS Is
known, these plans are confirmed
In the very near future. The
fundamental task Of the new five
year plan consists in restoring the
areas of the country which have
suffered, restoring the prewar
level in industry and agriculture,
and then exceeding this level by
more or less considerable amounts.
Apart from the fact that in the
very near future the rationing
system will be abolished, special
attention will be focused on ex-
panding the production Of goods
for mass consumption, on rails
ing the standard of life Of the
working people by consistent and
systematic reduction Of the cost
of all goods, and on wide-scale
construction Of all kinds Of sci
entiflc research institutes to en-
able science to develop its forces.
I have no doubt that If we
render the necessary assistance
to our scientists they will be able,
not only to overtake, but also in
the very near future to surpass
the achievements of science out
side the boundaries of our coun-
try. AS far as plans for longer
period are concerned, the party
intends to organize a new mighty
upsurge OF national economy,
which will enable us to increase
the level of our production, for
instance, three-fold as compared
with the prewar level.
To achieve this we must en-
deavor to see that our industry
produces 10000, 900 tons Of pig
iron per year, 10000, 900 tons Of
steel, 500, 600, 900 tons of coal and
$4,000, 900 tons of oil.
Only under such conditions will
our country be insured against
any eventuality. Perhaps three
new f1ve-year plans will be re-
quired to achieve this, II not
more. But it can be done and
we must do 1t.
Welcomes Electors Judgment
On Communist Successes.
Such is my brief account OF the
work OF the Communist party in
recent past and its plan of work
for the future 1t is up to you to
judge whether the party has
worked and is working correctly,
and whether 1t could not have
worked better.
Some say that victors should
not be judged, that they should
not be criticized or checked. This
is not correct. Victors can and
must be judged, they can and
must be criticized and checked.
This is good, not only for the
cause but also for the victors
themselves. Why? Because there
will be less conceit and more
modesty. I consider that the
election campaign Is the judg-
ment of the electors on the Com
munist party as being the party
Of the rulers. The results of the
elections will signify the verdict
Of the electors. Our party would
not be worth much II it were
afraid to face this verdict. The
Communist party is not afraid
to receive the verdict of the
electors.
In the election struggle, the
Communist party does not come
forward alone; 1t enters the elec-
tionS together with the nor1-
Evening star., 1946-12-02
AIeman Begins Duties
|As Mexico S President
BY the Associated Press

MEXICO CITY, Dec 2.-Miguel
Aleman, Mexico's first strictly civil
ian president, took up the duties of
his six-year term today, already on
record for a "pacifist" policy in
world affairs and continental
unity" in the Western Hemisphere.
The 43-year-old one-time lawyer,
successor to a previously unbroken
line of military men and temporary
commanders and the country's Sec
ond youngest chief executive, was
sworn in yesterday in the Palacio de
Bellas Artes before some $500 spec
tators, including delegates from the
United States and 38 other countries.
Leaving the Inauguration as 21-
gun salute sounded, he then made
his first public appearance in office
before some $4,000 Mexicans as,
standing on balcony of the ma
tional palace, he reviewed 10000
marching troops and $50 planes. In
Guiding United States jet-propelled
P-80s.
In his inaugural speech, broadcast
nationwide, he favored continental
unity as an aspiration Of democratic
and free nations "the doctrine OF
the good neighbor' and peace based
on justice"
Evening star., 1946-12-02
Smuts Back in New York
After White House Visit

Prime Minister Jan Christian
Smuts of South Africa returned tc
New York today after an overnight
visit toAti1e White House.
President Truman, who gave a
small stag dinner party in honor oi
Field Marshal Smuts last night, said
goodby to his visitor at 1890 am.
The marshal came here late yes
terday from New York, where he is
representing his country In United
Nations Assembly deliberations.
He was entertained at "a small In
formal tea by President and Mrs
Truman, their daughter Margaret
and severaI membefsaof the White
House staff
About rs guests, including cabinet
members, Army and Navy officers
and White House stag members
were at the stag dinner given by
the President in Marshal Smuts'
honor last night.
White House Press Secretary
Charles G. Ross said that after the
dinner, MIR. Truman, Marshal Smuts
and their aides, talked privately for
about an hour in the Presidents
study.
Evening star., 1946-12-02
Parents Escape Blaze
That Destroys Home
.0f Former Editor

A retired Washington fireman, j.
w. C. Hefiin, and his wife escaped
death this morning by kicking down
a front door when the farmhouse
owned by their son, William A. Hef-
lin, at Poolesville, Md, was swept by
| flames.
The younger Mr.. Hefiin, former
labor editor with the David Law
renee publications. who said the
| house was valued at approximately
S20, 900, said he was using blow
torch to thaw out a frozen water
pipe under the rear porch when
some paint ignited In matter of
seconds. he said, high winds spread
| the flames over the back walls Of
| the 45-year -old two-story frame
house.
Not realizing that smoke already
was pouring into the house, he
called to his father to come and help
him. AS he attempted to go in the
front door, his father broke it down
and came out with his mother.
The elder Mr.. Hef1in said he and
his wife were nearly overcome by
the smoke when they were mo-
mentarily trapped in the living room
when the door latch jammed. They
had just finished packing their
luggage for trip to Florida.
I Fireman from Rockville and
Gaithersburg, summoned by neigh
bors, were helpless because of high
winds. The house, at the crest of
hill, burned from cellar to attic
within 10 minutes, according to Mr.
Heflin
He said he ALSO lost collection of
books ana congressional documents
tMr. Hefiin formerly was an investi-
gator for the Pearl Harbor Commit
tee) valued at $4,000. Two puppies
perished in the blaze.
The flames. however, did not
spread to nearby barns containing
IS pigs, two horses and SO tons of
hay.
Mr.. Hef1in purchased the place
two months ago from Ebert Ruble.
Having lived in Arlington until that
time, he had planned to devote his
time to farming. His wife, Lydia
Lee Hef1in, works for the Kilgore
Committee in the Senate.
Evening star., 1946-12-02
Five Die in Three Car Crash
AT New York Bridge
Az the As,oeiated Press

ENGLEWoOD, N. j., Dec. 2.-A
three-car collision near the ap-
proach to the George Washington
Bridge resulted in the deaths of five
persons and injuries to seven others
yesterday.
The crash occurred when two
westbound automobiles locked bump
ers, careened across a safety isle
and smashed into a third machine
carrying three married couples. The
tangled wreckage then burst into
flames.
Three of the dead, each a member
of couple, were in the third ma
chine. The other two fatalities were
the Sole passengers in the first
car whose rear bumper locked with
the front bumper of the other car
as it was attempting to pass it
None of the four passengers in the
second car were injured seriously.
Evening star., 1946-12-02
BY the A.soeiossd Press

MOSCOW, Dec. a. Elliott Roose-
welt, off on q tour OF Southern Rus.
.sia, has denied he charged the Unit
ed States Embassy or its officials
with being implicated in publication
OF off -the record remarks attributed
to- him.
The son of the late United States
President, visiting the Soviet Union
with his wife, issued the denial last
night before leaving on a southern
train trip of 10 days or longer.
. A correspondent who apparently
sent out such a story is the very per-
son who suggested to me that the
Embassy was involved he said. q
am calling him right now to tell him
this. am also informing the En-
bassy here"
(The United Press in the Unit
ed States distributed a story
quoting Mr.. Roosevelt as saying
that publication of of -the-record
statements he was reported to
have made here was put up
job of the Embassy.
fThe statements were pub
lished in Newsweek magazine,
where Mr.. Roosevelt was quoted
as saying at a party in Moscow
Evening star., 1946-12-02
Federal Judge Orders
Grand Jury 10 Probe
|Lynching Of Four
By the Assoeiotsd Press

ATHENS, Ga. Dec. 2.-Federal
Judge P. Hoyt Davis today charged
a Federal grand jury which had two
Negro members to investigate the
mass lynching of four Negroes near
Monroe last July Is.
The Federal Judge made only in
direct reference, however, to the
lynching at Apalachee in calling on
the jurors to investigate possible vio-
lation of Federal laws.
Addressing the grand jury, COM
posed predominantly of farmers, the
judge said:
"The district attorney advised me
he will request the grand jury to
inquire into an occurrence which is
now matter of common knowledge
of the people of this country. 1t
occurred in the neighboring county
OF Walton. don't know what evil
dence may be presented.
might say the Federal Court
has no jurisdiction over the offense
of murder unless the crime is COM
mitted on Federal reservation, or
on the high seas, or in certain sit
uations where Federal officers are
killed in the performance of their
duties.
There may be Federal offenses
involved in situations when homi-
cides are concerned. But the Of
Tense of murder is not involved
except as have stated.
IF this grand jury, in its inves-
tigation of any matters, should dis
cover that there has been viola
ton of law, and that the type of
offense does not fall within juris-
diction of the Federal Court, then
as a matter of comfy the grand
jury and officers of the court would
be well within bounds of propriety
in furnishing evidence to State off,
cials in whose jurisdiction the crime
might fall"
The Governments case has been
in preparation for four months on
the direct orders Of President Tru-
man. 1t was known that evidence
obtained by a score of FBI agents
in questioning $500 witnesses would
be made available to the jury.
Key figure in the inquiry 10y
Harrison, so, a farmer, who re-
ported that about 20 armed men
stopped his car at dusk at lonely
bridge spanning the Appalachee
River. about 8 miles east of Monroe,
and took two Negro men and their
wives from his car and shot them
to death.
The victims were Roger Malcolm,
released that day in Mr.. Harrison's
custody pending trial for stabbing
white man; Malcolm's wife, Dor
othy; the latter's sister, May Dor
sey. and her husband. George.
Evening star., 1946-12-02
Shepherd School Has
Commanding Margin
In Paper Collection

Shepherd School holds a COM
manding lead in The Evening STAR
.PTA paper salvage campaign as a
result of last week s collection of g.
028 pounds which put the school S
total up to 67,579 pounds.
Lafayette remains in second place
with 54,778 pounds, falling to add to
the previous weeks total because
OF the holiday on Thursday, the
normal collection day at the school.
The others among the top 20 with
their totals are as follows: Bu-
chanan, 46,977 pounds; Woodbridge
1854 pounds; West. 35,088 pounds;
Stoddert, 1882 pounds; jefferson,
28,087 pounds: Stanton, 27902
pounds; Randle Highlands, 27 BAT
pounds; Benning, 1884 pounds;
Takoma Park, 25,765 pounds; Orr,
25,7l9 pounds: Murch, Is ,591
pounds; Barnard. 24,022 pounds;
H. D. Cooke. 23,l55 pounds; Wall
ZACH, 22,488 pounds, Kimball, 2O,-
778 pounds. Bryan, 20,451 pounds:
w. B. Powell, 20,400 pounds, and
Noyes, 1887 pounds.
Collections tomorrow in the Sec
ond district together with the lead
ers will be as follows:
Evening star., 1946-12-02
Accusation Against Embassy
Denied by Elliott Roosevelt

that the United States had bro
ken pledges given at Yalta, Pots
dam and Teheran and was said
to have criticized his country's
current foreign policy.)
Mr.. Roosevelt, who termed tn,
affair tempest in a teapot" bu
said he still didn't like to be mis-.
quoted, declared:
Il may have something to say
and@sonething to write about how
/ think this original story of an off.
the-fecord discussion got out from
Moscow, but / am making no ac-
cusatiolfs and / have made no accu.
sationS."
He said he and his mother In
America had talked about the
stories by radio-telephone yesterday
In New York, Chet Shaw, News
weeks executive editor, said the
magazine had received no reply tc
an offer to print 50O-word state
ment from Mr. Roosevelt. 80 Mr.
Shaw said the offer was cabled te
Mr.. Roosevelt Saturday.
"NewsWeek stands by the state
ment in it's original story that the
material came from reliable in
diyidual who attended the party,
Mr.. Shaw said.
Evening star., 1946-12-02
FEC Restrictions Are Hit
As Hompering Free Radio

MIAMI BEACH, Dec. 2 R).-
Powers of the Federal Communica-
tions Commission were under at
tack from two sources today.
Justin Miller, president of the
National Association of Broadcast
ers, and Sol Taishoff, editor of
Broadcasting Magazine, charged at
the semiannual meeting of the
Florida Association of Broadcasters
here yesterday that FEC restrictions
hamper radios freedom and sug-
gested corrective legislation.
Mr.. Miller said the restriction pro-
hibiting radio stations from edi-
torializing was in direct conflict
with the freedom of speech provi-
sions of the constitution, but that
the FEC sanctions news commenta-
tors who sometimes expound too
freely the doctrines of the left and
right"
He urged clarification of the
rights OF the FEC in granting
licenses, automatic renewal of radio
station licenses instead of new ap-
plications as at present, court trials
when licenses are revoked, legisla-
ton exempting radio stations from
the liability of libel, enlarging the
scope of judicial review of the FEC.
and tha: the FEC be prohibited
from limiting the program content
of radio stations.
Mr.. Taishoff asserted the FEC
"blue book" issued last March was
"a threat to freedom of speech
and said the agency had expanded
to where it had wide abuse of the
freedom of radio"
He said the blue book indicts
radio as being over commercial, as
placing too much stress on world
affairs in the news as against local
affairs, and for featuring $25 600
artists. He called the book "a re-
formist's charter"
"A seven-man commission cannot
dictate the listening tastes OF I40,-
000, 600 American people, he said.
Evening star., 1946-12-02
Virginia Board Sets
Lewis Blue Sky Case
Hearing December Is
BY The Assoeioted Press

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 2.-The
State Corporation Commission
agreed today to hear argument al
10 am. December Is on a demurrer
filed in behalf of the United Mine
Workers Union by Gordon B. Am
bier, who is representing the union
and its head, John L. Lewis, in the
blue sky securities law case which
opened this morning before the
sec. aq
The date for hearing argument
on the demurrer was agreed upon by
Mr.. Amber and C. Victor Verne
Richmond attorney and counsel fol
the Better Business Bureau. The
demurrer was filed by Mr. Amber
to determine whether the Corpora
tion Commission had the jurisdic-
tion In the case and whether a Sec
ton of the code of Virginia was
applicable.
Membership Involved.
Mr.. Lewis and the UNIV were
summoned last week to appear be-
fore the Corporation Commission
on complaint placed by Mr.
Verne, acting as private citizen
He contends that the mine union is
violating the Virginia securities
statute by selling membership with
out having complied with the law.
MIR. Verne has interpreted the
law to cover memberships in unions
as well as securities.
In requesting the argument on the
demurrer this morning, Mr.. Amber
told the three members of the Cor
poration Commission that there was
no connection between the action
before the sec and the current coal
mine shutdown. He pointed out that
the principle involved in the case
had far-reaching effects and said
II do not believe it is a matter that
we should be stampeded into set
tling."
Author of Statute.
After Mr.. Verne had cited sections
of the Virginia Code passed by the
General Assembly in 1882, which he
said We're applicable in the case, he
requested that the sec issue a
cease and desist order against the
UNIV in Virginia prohibiting the
union from signing new members.
Mr.. Verne was the, author of the law
under which he is requesting the
sec to act.
After a recess, Judge L. Mccarthy
Downs of the sec said the commits
sion didn't consider Mr.. Werne's re-
quest for the injunction as supple
mentary proceeding, but as sepa-
rate one. and hearing for this also
was set for December l3.
Evening star., 1946-12-02
100 Misdirected Checks
Returned to VA Daily

More than 100 veterans benefit
checks day are being returned In
the Washington area because OF In
correct mailing addresses, the Vet
erans' Administration regional Once
announced today.
The agency said incorrect ad-
dresses are the principal reason FOL
delay in payments here, and urged
veterans to report any changes.
The Office asked that change-in-
address requests be sent, together
with the veterans claim number
his former and present address ane
a description of his type OF benef1t
to the Veterans Administration, Re
gional Office, 1925 H street NV.
Washington 25, D. C.
Evening star., 1946-12-02
paley Declares Public
Should Be 0nlyCensol
Of Radio Programs
Br the Assoeioted oress

NEW YORK Dec. 2.-William S
Paley. board chairman of the Co.
lumbia Broadcasting System, last
night said the radio industry vel
comes informed and discriminate
ing criticism but I'VE fear any
changes in the present American
system that will make anybody but
the listener himself the judge OF
what he is to hear on the air"
In broadcast over the CHS net
work. Mr.. Paley said that Gov
ernment program censorship can
never occur without the consent OF
the American people"
Therein lies our real court OF
appeal as well as, our ultimate
source of confidence, he declared
1T is equally true that a free radio
cannot survive without public con-
sent and approval
Such consent and approval can
be seriously endangered-in my
opinion are being endangered today
by valid criticism which goes un-
needed, by malicious criticism which
goes unanswered and by lack of in
formation
Mr.. Paley said that in addition
to serving the largest cross section
Of our audience" radio must serve
and recognize the interests of mi
norities.
Evening star., 1946-12-02
5Truinmen Killed, ! Hurt
In Minnesota Collision
BY fhe Assoeioied Press

ANGORA, Mimi, Dec 2.-TWo
freight trains of the Duluth, Winnl-
neg IL Pacific Railway collided head
on near this Northeastern Mime
sofa town yesterday, killing flve
crewmen and injurfng sixth.
the collision derailed seven freight
cars. All the victims were trappec
in two locomotives. The wreck
blocked the tracks for nearly "a
hours. -
Evening star., 1946-12-02
j. N. BrentIineer Dies;
Was Du Pont Engineer
BY the Assoeioted Press

WILMINGTON, Del, Dec. a.
John M. Brentlinger, 81, former
manager of the Industrial Engineer
ing Division of E. I. du Pont de Ne
mours & Co., died yesterday at his
home in Cragmere, Del.
|. Mr.. Brentlinger, a native of Smith
field, KY, joined the du Pont staff
at the age of n and trained many
key engineers who later undertook
the du Pont program of war con-
struction.
He retired two years ago but served
until his death in an advisory ca
pacity. A'ta
Evening star., 1946-12-02

What you save is important. When
you save is also important. This is
the time. Join the millions of for
ward-looking Americans who are
saving now to achieve financial in
dependence at 60 or IS. You can do
1t by buying United States Savings
Bonds now and holding on to them.
Evening star., 1946-12-02

You'll be a better citizen and a
better worker if you buy United
States Savings Bonds, especially
through the payroll savings plan at
your Office or shop.
The Valley settler., 1946-10-03

 According to report from tho Ae soc ictod Pro ss at Seattle Fort Richard son, Ladd, Fiold and Elmondorf Field arc vory loE on fro sh produce. About 900 tons of fro sh Srovi sions and refri gorotod cargo won't dovn on tho Zal in ski uhon sho sahlc 55 milos south of Prince Rupert B.C. at mid- night Sunday. Ac cording to tho report aa- other vessel. would be dispatched within. a-voek. ,-~.
 The local produce department reports that they arc in opposition to supply the needed produce ct least to Fort Richardson and Elnondorf Field and that to their k1ouloge thoro hod boen during tho pa st month c slight surplus in tho coolers at thoso places. At this tinno of tho year the Valley io still in position to SUD- ply frosh produce for about another month. Th6rp socns to be from all reports that thoro is no necessity for any shortage in frosh produce at this time of the year in thoso areas.