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Evening star., 1946-02-18
Overreuchinq Himself

The report that Edwin w. Pauley
has gained ground in the Senate as
q result of Harold L. Ickes' latest at
tack on the President may prove to
be well founded, for If Mr.. Ickes con-
tinues his attacks he is going to
make the Presidents integrity, and
not the Pauley nomination, the real
issue on which the Senators will
have to vote.
In opposing the nomination of
Mr.. Pauley to be Undersecretary of
the Navy, Mr.. Ickes is on sound
ground, but many of those who sup
port him in this respect will find
themselves out of sympathy with
his intemperate and unwarranted
attacks on the President.
In his latest statement, Mr.. Ickes
deplores what he regards "as Pres
ident Truman's lack of adherence
to the strict truth" To justify this,
Mr.. Ickes cites two press conference
statements by the President. In the
first, Mr.. Truman said Mr.. Ickes had
not consulted him in advance con-
cerning the testimony he was going
to give to a Senate Committee in
vestigating the Pauley nomination.
At a subsequent conference the
President conceded that he had
asked Mr.. Ickes to ''be kind" to Mr.
Pauley. And, although Mr.. Ickes
does not mention 1t, the President
also told him that of course he
Gckes) would have to testify truth
fully In his appearance before the
committee.
This is indeed a flimsy basis for
an attack on the veracity of the
President of the United States.
There is, to be sure, certain ele-
ment Of inconsistency between the
two presidential statements. But
no fair-minded person would say
that the President was guilty of a
falsehood in saying that Mr.. Ickes
had not discussed his testimony
with him, for the fact is that al
though the former Interior Secre-
btary, by his own statement, did
show the President a telegram di-
recting him to appear before the
committee, he did not at any time
discuss" with MIR. Truman the testi-
mony he was going to give.
ri Mr.. Ickes harbors a certain
bitterness toward the President, that
is understandable. But this does
not justify the irresponsible char
@>acter Of his utterances, nor will it
strengthen his position in an other
wise commendable effort to prevent
the confirmation of Mr.. Pauley.
Evening star., 1946-02-18
PIeu for Spelling Reform

From the Wall Street Journal.
Too many wurds in the Inglish lang
wige are spelled diffrllntly from the way
they are pronownsed There hav bin
sum faintharted attemps to improov the
situayshun but thay don't get very far.
1t isn't only the spelling; it's also the
way wurds are uzed. II you say "freez"
and "froz." why shuldn't you say
"skweez" and "skwoz"? And If it's
''mowse" and mise" why not say
"hows" and "hise"? A wurd such as
cough" RELY ort to be spelled "ko1, i"
and II ther's enything to the ideer that
usage gives athoraty, then govern
ment" should long have becum "guvver-
munt." Speaking in general turns, We
ar in fayvor OF spelling sistem that
maches the ufonistic elements Of our
muther t,ing.
Evening star., 1946-02-18
Eoypt's Student Riots

Inc Egyptlan SCuoent Demon
strations, climaxed by riots involv-
ing numerous casualties and neces-
stating severe repressive measures
by police and troops. seem to be
symptomatic OF more than merely
nationalistic emotion. The demon
strations were undoubtedly touched
off by protests of ultrapatriotic
university students against what
they deemed to be the governments
lack of firmness in current negotia-
tions with Britain for a revision of
the Anglo-E Egyptian Treaty defining
the relations of the two countries.
Yet, mixed up with this nationalist
issue, the character Of the demon
strations which helped force the
formation of a new cabinet-indi-
Gates the presence of other factors,
such as domestic politics and social
discomfort.
What the students demand re-
garding foreign policy is an unyield-
ing government stand for both the
complete abrogation of Britain's
rights to maintain its armed forces
on any part of Egyptian soil, includ-
ing the line of the Suez Canal, and
an end to the Anglo-Egyptian "con-
dominium" over the Sudan by its
unqualified return to full Egyptian
rule. This latter issue involves such
far-reaching consequences that
Britain is most unlikely to concede
Egyptian claims. And the govern
ment presumably realizes that in
sistence upon this might result in
deadlock over the evacuation prob
lem, upon which Britain would
probably be more amenable.
The question now arises as to how
much the nationalistic emotions of
the students have been melted and
infiamed by political agitators seek
ing to use them in order to discredit
the government for domestic rea-
sons Egyptian politics are compli-
Gated, with bitter International
quarrels that are, to a considerable
degree, bound up with the clash of
rival personalities. AS in most coun-
tries outside English-speaking lands,
students are politicallYminded and
exert an important influence upon
political activity on both foreign and
domestic issues. Incidentally, 1t
should not be forgotten that Cairo
is the main cultural center for the
whole Arabic world, SO many of the
students are not Egyptians. This
gives pan-Arabic and even a PAN
Islamic tinge to their mass think
ing.
The tendency Of the student dem
enstrators to seek support in the
Evening star., 1946-02-18

The new Truman wage-price formula
Is substantially revival of the Little
Steel formula, revised to fit Big Steel
For only as the general pattern of the
Little Steel formula Is enlarged will the
OPA permit price increases. So the
wartime pattern of wage-price adjust
ment Is with us again.
The political hand of the Truman re-
gime is written between the lines. There
is the assurance that rollback subsidies
year. And every effort Is made to Gre
ate situation which will assure the life
of the OPA for another year.
The political significance of the plan
has another side. 1t is clear that what
ever stability natural causes give to
prices by September will be claimed by
the Democratic party as result of this
formula. This will be claimed, although
the effect of the order on prices will not
be very great.
The greatest increase in prices under
the formula will be in steel Here, the
real rise will probably be slightly over
81a per cent. This will not only cover
the wage increase, but will take care of
almost all former increases in cost during
the war period
Price increases for meat, under a Is
per cent wage increase, may not exceed
2 per cent in the retail price. With au-
tomoblles, additional increases may not
exceed 8 per cent or so above the present
price. In many cases, however, a 4-8
per cent increase may come. And large
parts OF the economy, such as agriculture
and rent, will not be touched.
Over all, the cost of living attributable
to these adjustments will theoretically
rise about per cent.
Il +
The consumer, however, will benefit
by other factors. The black market will
be reduced, perhaps eliminated; deteri-
Grafton of quality will fall, especially
in textiles, and low-price commodities
will reappear.
II, as is likely, no great imitation comes,
this formula will get lot of credit which
does not belong to it. AS the strike wave
passes, markets will grow more ample
and production will start working against
higher prices. The effect of this will
gather momentum during the next four
months and be noticeable in seven
months.
Politically, all this will help Mr. Tru-
man. 1t is another instance OF Truman
luck. He has been fortunate more be-
cause his nl-considered legislation has
Evening star., 1946-02-18
This Changing World
BY Constantine Br0iCn

In the forthcoming trial Of the Cana
dian officials who were arrested last
week on charges Of transmitting highly
secret information to a foreign power"
the question Of the atomic bomb formula
Is expected to be less sensational than
other espionage matters which are
threatening the security of Northwest
ern Canada and adjacent territories.
1t is considered possible in some we'll
informed Washington quarters that dur
ing the cross-examination OF the sus-
poets names Of some Americans in off,
cial positions might become connected
with the spy ring.
A number OF instances of Russian
espionage in the United States and
Canada have been known to the
American Canadian security services
for some time, but it was only when q
Russian officer employed in the Cana
dian communication services surren-
dered to the mounted police last Decem-
ber that the full story developed. This
man, who went to Canada accompanied
by his family, became guilty of grave
delinquency and was ordered back to
Moscow.
The delinquency is said to have been
that he had met several Canadians
socially against orders given to Russian
officials at home and abroad to meet
foreigners only ION business" In WASH
ington, the several hundred Russian
families live in apartments by them
selves, attend only strictly official func-
tions and do not permit even their chill
dren to associate with American play
mates. They have their own schools
and their own Fairgrounds.
Soon after the surrender of the Rus
sian communications officer, the Cana
dian authorities informed Washington.
and agents of the War and Navy De-
partment security services and FBI
representatives went across the border
to look into the American angle" of
the case.
But unless the facts are divulged by
the Russians by means of a trial or
dismissal of some high-ranking officials
here, it is not likely that much will be-
come known about the spy ring in
America; that is, unless the Canadian
suspects themselves are willing to ex-
pose their American colleagues. The
statements Of the Russian officer re-
garding the American officials were
checked with the available files in the
various security services In the past
the American government has been re-
Evening star., 1946-02-18
Retiring Building Inspector

oIlBdulcI IGllcTdl JOllu w. OeIl-
mann has well earned the rest and
relaxation to which he is looking
forward as a result of his decision
to retire as District of Columbia
building inspector at the end of
this month. Since returning from
active military service a year ago
his health has not been of the
best and there was little chance of
improvement under the steadily in
creaSing burden of work confront
ing the building inspectors Office.
1t is with sense Of real regret that
the citizens of Washington received
news of his impending departure
from the important post he has oc-
cupied for more than two decades.
One of the reasons why General
Oehmann will be missed is because
he has been a firm defender of the
public's interests in the matter of
formulating and putting into effect
building regulations designed to in
sure the safety and health of the
people, to protect property rights
and to provide for orderly, up-to-
date building development of the
city. He has stood staunchly for
maintenance and strengthening of
building ordinances, as against any
weakening Of them at the behest
OF special interests. And he will be
leaving office at time when there
are indications OF a renewed demand
in some quarters for modification of
existing building restrictions.
There is probably some need for
a review of regulations. to bring
them up to date in the light of i'm
proved construction techniques and
materials, and such a study has
been ordered by Engineer Commits
sioner Young. Great care should be
exercised in such modernization,
however, to make certain that any
revisions made are in the interest
OF the general public rather than of
some particular group-in short, to
make sure that under the stress of
emergency conditions no building
practices will be condoned that may
have permanently blighting effect
on the city.
Evening star., 1946-02-18

working-class quarters brings in the
factor OF social unrest. Although
Egypt went through the war materi-
ally unscathed and profited greatly
from the war in an overall sense,
this prosperity is most unevenly
distributed, relatively little of it
reaching down to the masses, urban
or rural. Also, Egypt is backward in
It's system of social security The re-
Sultant popular discomfort is a fac
tor which must be considered in all
political manifestations.
Evening star., 1946-02-18
Those Lost Chords

To the Editor of The Star:
Last evening I tuned in some radio
folies-my eyelids had started to nod.
as Jose Gonzales" was selling tamales"
and "Chickery Chick" challa'd! But
somehow or other slumbered away to
the land of Cant Forget" and I heard
those songs of another day-that old
barber shop quartet.
They sang the ballads of long ago,
those minstrel boys of my dream
Banks of the Wabash" Sweet and
Low" Down by the Old Mill Stream, +"
Drifting and Dreaming" "Clementine !"
"Dinah" and Harvest Noon; a final
encore, Sweet Adeline"-quintesse
of harmony tune
Some day, perchance, meath the rain
bow sign as we enter the heavenly lanes,
let's pray that angelic harps divine will
remember those old refrains
RAY H. EVERETT,
Evening star., 1946-02-18
Understood Him
rom the Pittsburg (Kans.) News.

From the Pittsburg Kans) News
Mrs. Roosevelt says she will sponsor
a movement in the UNO to require the
teaching in the schools of the world of
one internationally understood language.
Should not some one suggest to her the
adoption of the Kansas language for
this purpose? Gen. Eisenhower, it can
be pointed out, was easily understood in
numerous countries when he talked,
Evening star., 1946-02-18

A bill has been introduced to pro-
vide for an official photographer for
the Senate. His work would include
making pictures of the lawmakers
in full session, at committee hearings
and other functions. The snapshot
that would delight voteless Wash
ingtonians would be one of the
Judiciary Committee with every
member present.
Evening star., 1946-02-18

The followers of certain sports do
not like to have their enjoyment
spoiled and are comforted by such
statements as a recent headline
reading Most horse races are
honest" Baseball fans demand
much more than that in the way
of assurance.
Evening star., 1946-02-18
Editorial Criticized

To the Editor of The Star:
This is a protest against your unfair
editorial regarding that fine honest
American, MIR. Ickes, who has given
America such splendid service for so
many years. The people who feel as
do, but may not write, are legion. am
truly amazed at The Star.
MRS. r. w. CARSON.
Evening star., 1946-02-18
Mercer SimpIified

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Mr.. Truman's opinion seems to be
that the armed forces should fight the
enemy instead OF each other.
Evening star., 1946-02-18

profound influence on the future of
journalism in Asia" Every reader
Of Dean Ackerman's pamphlet will
hope that the work will be resumed
in peacetime.
Evening star., 1946-02-18
Opposes District Franchise

Opposes District Franchise
To the Editor of The Star:
II all these Washington people that
are complaining about not having a
vote want 1t as badly as to warrant
all this activity and energy toward that
goal, why have they continued to re-
side In the District for these manv
years?
For more than a century, prior to the
recent housing shortage, building re-
strictions, etc, there was plenty of room
Tor them in Virginia, or Maryland-or
IN any of the other 46 States.
There's pretty obvious reason whv
the fathers of our Government thought
1t best to exclude the District proper
from voting privileges, and that reason
is a better one today than it was then
How, after a Democratic reign of 16
years, and with the hiring of Govern
ment employees for that period. could
there possibly be a balanced vote here?
The establishment of the voting priv
ilege in Washington would cause chaos
at the ballot box-and disaster for the
Republicans. Maybe the Democrats
think that would be just and fair.
II there must be voting here, let It
be confined to District MANAGEMENT
alone. MRS q NAV
Evening star., 1946-06-20
BOATS.

PROPELLER REaAIRING-Have your pro-
Ep,eaIlIsGr peIlsr repaired now: FRANK. DEL VEG
Ing f1 44as @aFins FR !aPpes s4sa 1912 l1th ST.
sPEEDBoAT, SIT. De Luxe Century, with
.s2,h p; Eyinrude M electric starter motor,
FISHING IS GooD sl'fF Fishins nm parties. Day
or or p nlght, by, by reservation only: Herring Bay
,nseTe aye; RiysrdsIs; Md: 20:
o'5Hf STfBoak6 oaEf; MOTORS, Pioneer, electric,
hp RpIc used ed f9r @ small boat and patrolling.
Msk1Sf' 1f'n,1sss1 E& sssS'as 1884, and and
Ga for Dformation R NATL leading to re-
tsN,ery eoyery of Allied Aircraft canoe, blue ex.
teTee Teneer Interior
cockpit; both of unusual distinctive design,
LARGO sPoRTsToREE.S ESNs Central Suns ave; i.'ai at
ssS;ILLBoAT, 5; 10 #. new rudder and rigging; s
Sloo cash. Call SH. 2442 or SH. $3.50.
..s. sraB 1e p,S:d sa keel mqasn
CABIN CRUISER, a5-ft, chris-craaft, sleeps
:; ao.t 4-eyl cyl 55,h;p. motor price. $1,000,
Phone Annapolis 4576. -22
SPEEDBOAT. 26-ft.. Hacker-Craft. 212-
h.p, Scripps; refnished in mahogany.
Potomac Heights, Nd S3'
1S-FT. SAILING CANOE, complete with
rudder, side keel and sail, $40. ME
40-FT. WHEELER YACHT in perfect con-
d1tion. Built 1889, Chrysler crown with
reduction gear, two 12-volt light plants.
yacht completely equipped; sleeps six; gas
heated. CH. 4S49, 9 am. to pm. 26s
Evening star., 1946-06-20
ROOMS WITH BOARD.

THE COLONY CLUB. 3O32 N st. NV
vacancies available for governmental and
and s mo siTl c9nxenient sony transp $50
1914 10th ST. NV men to share dble.
! fm;. M 500 mo. ca; excellent meals and
NEW HAMPSHIRE HoUsE-A few va
cancies for girls in this popular guest
house. l712 New Hampshire ave. NV.
G1Rts-Loyely R!Ss-9, double room. to share with
every day. sLAueHTERss sss'ies 1927 18th heais St
.oes MASS; AVE: NV: at Dupont Circle
Man 1879 and GEus soms asS ssSosns Mass ave-
Girls only; laundry parior and and piano piano
SIcEIx EtRSIsaafD afl r. Ta1PRE ri ROOM for
VxcsNchs Rses aay FOR sh0ne YeuN Ne f11S
lent ttransportation; uniim. phone, laundry
REFINED GIRL wanted to fill vacancy in
Dupont Circle. Call DE. 1882 for details.
1928 18th ST. Nw.-Nicely furnished
room for young men: running water;
switchboard. elevator. showers, excellent
I..5 PARK RD.--Gentleman roommate for
limited phone; S35. so. MI. 2952. -2I
WILL GIVE NICE ROOM and board to
s9pple CO.. .oh for wife's services around house.
BEST CLosE-IN LOCATION very de-
sirable double rooms; single room for
ssay esl re- 0os 1900; attractive dining sf Fsf"
young lady; large, nicely furn. room, pvt
1ss aoBaRr A7F0 ST. SaMsaney SMairi r. 70 share
room with another girl: twin beds; GOOD
Jeyish .p &C cooking; excellent TRANSPORTATION.
Evening star., 1946-06-20
Aprs. FURNISHED tcont. J

GIRL. 25 to 30, to share furn. bedroom,
Lying ,r sSs room. 1 kit and bath. with another other
siri; sfra. Sa6; %42a st. NV. RE. 29O3
coMp1ERE es5ss Z 2 HOME to share with another
gentleman: commodious. completely fur
convenient. modern Connecticut ave.
building; grand piano, extensive library;
at door to all
Guiding breakfast. and dinner. rent. maid
service and local phone, Sls5 monthly:
WsNTEDgcultured M " young at'1a lady + t. to share
lrxqri6us MS i1l , apt. With With another lady; SAB;
5 JUNE cs sts syea1REi aUGus4 Ho a3So rm,
dinette, bedrm. kit. bath in new NV,
rbA pished; includes linen and china. rent
pets. e. sS77 T. Box 4ss-h. ' star ia'en, msn 10
2-bedroom apt. with 2 men or couple; no
children; June "a to Sept. l. GIL 1884
ARLINGTON. within one-mile of D. c.;
rooms. kitchen. bath: S75 month: includes
sleci s I'll. gas heat, phone; party renting must
safekesping Of furniture. See manager at
cab e., otIlee 29ol Wilson blvd, Arl,. va.
snrIe ss 81 aoSbe SM A5 e.H svg eook a5y
pf shS Td shsRR SslsRme N1 sR14 iu9n gen.
Tie apt. S35 ga. AID. 754i eYes a3i5
ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.-3-bedrm. apt,
Summer seasSn slSsa ea 81 ES s41sse
2l2S Pacific ave. Atlantic City ~
ONE ROOM, large kit, Frigidaire, nicely
furn for couple, $25 mo-, plus services.
H23 st.. s.W., CO. 9124 after s 80. 22s
1910 18th ST. N.W.-2nd-h apt, liv. rm .,
bedrm. with twin beds. kitchenette. hot
plate with grill elec. refer, semipvt. bath;
GENTLE home; couple; $3.50 per mo. in
COLORED-l42O HOPKINS st. NV
Two rooms. partly furnished utilities
furnished: rent. only S45. Phone NE. 75I8.
Evening star., 1946-06-20
HOUSES WANTED TO RENT.

FAMILY OF ADULTS being evicted i'm
mediately desperately need to room
house or 2-bedroom unfurn. apt. in Dis
rict. Ex.ssebee and crippled mother. Call
AsI1NGToS, asf1iS TON east of alebe. s-bedroom
Phone Elk. s576 days. 30
SCIENTIST and engineers of John Hop
kins University, local lab, REQUIRE perm.
apts and houses. sH. ROO. Ext. 32a
COMDR. AND WIFE, 5-yr. child, ,desfre
rent 1918 months, unfurnished or fur
houss DfSsisTasly no nnsr
GOVT. ARCHITECT, permanent appoint
ment. desires unfurnished 8 or 6 room
house or bungalow in Washington or with
in i5 miles Of the District; damily Of two
guarantee maintenance: up to $S5 monthly
three months: Call Taylor 5s3s or write
sSS HOUSES. Rs.M MArsasfRirMENrs. in washington RS
area for responsible, permanent employees
transfeErsd trsa s,,e from ] vaIious cities due to
WASHINGTON, D. c. Apartments In private
homes acceptable Call National 5000, Ext
522. am. to pm. Mon. through Fri.
PERM. INTERIOR DEPT. ENGINEER de-
sires 2 bedrm. furn. or unfurn.; 3 adults;
owner caro- guaranteed; references. TE.
OFFICER, q. 8. n. wife veteran A. n. c.
expecting child Sept. need by July L, q
bedrm. unfurn; house; maximum 500 mo-;
buy furniture u reasonable; lease 2 years.
Evening star., 1946-06-20
MOVING. PACKING and STORAGE.

LIGHT IA HAULING day or night; reasonable
fassS, AnTSA M MoylSa alSa STORAGE Coca,
none sos small T. iioto WV '-l-s .no
sqI SGip M ske es esre E g1a
moving-day problems; packing. Transports
ens. sSn Snds and many Of ssps
t pons snsti IL caa ssss IN Or ana IS
YoTR SFies sEKv1ef fARGRL kseR sl
and parcel delivery Movins. packing.
Y0ns BEST MOVE rs a. R4t shYNE seSE
NC of World Wars / and n:
51Hi moving s,stI packing and de storage. Phone ST.
VETERAN MoVERs-Ali new equipment;
al white veteran help. cH. 1901. Ewes,
WANT LOADS OR PART LOADS. to and
from Pittsburgh. Cleveland, Detroit. Chi
cago St: Louis; Kansas City. Denver. Colo !:
cSNffNfNTAfh SFIfa MoS1AG aps Ns1ss srSkAGa Co.
Gall Gall US I for prices, losal and long distance.
Esn foeAL hasns asp oss bIsraNcE SOSs SsunE
aSviSsS ssSEisSSS asa sa MA hsulns contact
DasHiElI 1ass Hffslii' rHANsfRaR "a ssaa moving
general 5o.ms radius
day, night and Sundays; reas. rates. ga
VETERAN Just out of service will move on
haul anything, night or day; no job too
big or small. EARL. d. 42SS. "a
MOVING, LOCAL AND LONG-DISTANCE,
and storage; reasonable rates; will accept
your surplus furniture as part payment on
your moving. EDELMANS MOVING &
STORAGE Co, IA. 2937. 2O'
EX-GI-Hauling, moving; will move your
trunk or your house; special rates to vet
Grams. JOHN GLOVER, DE. $3.50. "a.
Evening star., 1946-06-20
APARTMENTS FURNISHED.

CoNGENIAL GIRLS, 25 to 35 years Of
Ss sSs eash es es ssi ak9 b9nsfsloT sffal St NV Apt
SOME ONE TO SHARE and take complete
charge of motherless home; will share
with congenial couple. Call 81. 1899
ecso9tGfNGTRY es9tf CLUB Apr.-Firepl., club MsG ia.
sliSiesl si;s soltns and i'd swimming. Call WI
Gs Rooms ossseea nNb "a sara. Pm gentlemen ao or
: and only; 4osl Goth I'd. No. Airing
CHEVY CHASE. MD; 42e Turner St
Sitting rm., private bath, bedroom, private
kitchen. Cali VII 2b73. @a1 AZ
GIRL TO SHARE apt. with another girl;
DEiyate ss n., RsarGSI sx. ss1a $40 month 72s sth
ed bedroom living room, kitchen; utilities
iIsI'a included. Bent; $40 unfurnished. o$e5
a a;Ro6M; !; +: d: f. >; r.: bath. full kiteh-
pletely furn.: excel. transp.; available i'm
med; me- couple: s125 mo. ia. 1853. 5000
sTuDio 1T 81 APARTMENT with fine piano,
two rooms. kitchenette bath, refrieerator,
fully furnished rented A. commercial prop
srty from July LIST; $3.50 monthly. RE.
oz47. 1870 n st. NV.