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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-02-14
This Changing World
By Constantine Br0wn

Diplomats in Washington are looking
with deep interest to the reactions Of
the Latin American republics on the
revelations contained in the State De-
partment Blue Book regarding the COM
plicity of the Argentinian military re-
gime with the Nazis during and after
the war.
The chief interest is in whether or
not the disclosures will affect in any
way the Chapultepec agreement which
was the greatest diplomatic victory the
United States had achieved since the
outbreak of the World War.
1t Is pointed out in quarters which en-
vision long-range policy of hemis-
pheric unity that many of the facts dis
closed in the Blue Book, while being
considered sensational to the man in
the street." must have been known
since they cover long period of time
to the other Latin American govern
ments with which this country has
closely co-operated. II this is the case
some of the major abuses Of the Ar
gentine militarists must have been
known during the Chapultepec Confer
ence and during the San Francisco
Conference when Argentina was ad-
mlJCeQ TO Inc UNO.
The American delegation, headed by
the then Secretary of State Stettinius,
threw its weight on the side of the
other South American republics to get
Argentina into the society of peace -lov-
ing nations, over Russias opposition,
although obviously the American and
other delegations were aware of the
pro-Nazi activities of the Argentina
militarists.
The off-the-record explanation at
that time was that the American Gov
eminent was striving for hemisphere
unity and since most of the republics
south Of the Rio Grande seemed to
have been determined to include Ar
gentina in the new world peace organi-
zation, the American Government had
to follow suit.
Since last May, little has been added
to Argentina's black record, with the
exception of the secret documents found
In the German salt mines. And al
though these documents threw more
light on the manipulations of the vari-
Gus governments in Buenos Aires, the
major crimes for which Argentina
stands indicted in the American Blue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-02-14

increase the area of popular rule
throughout this world, to increase the
area in which information is freely
available, and to decrease the area in
which misery and exploitation prevails.
Does this sound like a string of COPY
book platitudes?
Maybe 1t does. But it has very definite
and practical application to the problems
OF the hour. For example:
l. Russia. Many Americans do not
trust Russia because they are prevented
from having direct contacts with the
Russian people and because they know
the Russian people do not have control
of the Russian government in the sense
that our people control our government,
g. Britain. It is the growing under
standing in this country that the British
people are turning away from 18th CEN
fury imperialism which has done more
than anything else to bring the two
nations into close alignment in their
postwar policies
8. Colonial areas. It is our announced
policy to bring all dependent areas"
under international trusteeship, prepare
their peoples for self-government and
improve their economic condition-with
the emphasis on the needs OF the people
and not of the foreign investor.
4. China. We are doing our best to
help the Chinese people toward national
unity, self-government and responsible
participation in the affairs Of the world.
5. Spain and Argentina. We do not
dislike the peoples of these countries, but
we do not trust their present govern
ments because they are not controlled
by the people.
6. Middle East We are accused of
having no policy in the Middle East
largely because the American people can
neither be convinced that any European
power has any right to rule these ancient
lands, nor that Arab princelings are
worthy of much confidence.
Examples could be multiplied. But
these are enough to make the point.
Such words as 'fascism" and ''commun-
ism" have little to do with the matter.
The foreign policy of the American peo-
pie is based on the conviction that there
is no safety save In the rule of the peo-
pie everywhere, and that In no other
rule can we have confidence.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-02-14

Book had been fully taken into consid-
Grafton by the United States and the
other governments In the Western
Hemisphere.
The fact that the State Departments
revelations were made public on the eve
OF the elections in Argentina, where
the sinister Col. Peron seems to have
made much progress in his campaign
to become that republics president,
might be interpreted in some Latin
American republics as an indication of
American interference in the internal
affairs OF one Of the sister republics.
The State Department, of course, has
been careful not to indict the 10000 900
inhabitants Of Argentina as being part
OF the gigantic pro-Nazi plot and has
accused only those leaders who were
at the helm OF state in the last few
years.
But cautious diplomats point out that
while our good neghbor policy made i'm
portant strides eliminating in the Cha
puitepec agreement, it is not yet con-
solidated 100 per cent.
There are still many who are endeav-
orlng even today to create an atfnos-
phere OF suspicion against this country
throughout the southern continent. Con-
hdential reports from special and we'll
trained American agents in most of the
South American republics show clearly
that an intense anti-American cam.
palgn is being waged and millions of
dollars are being spent in propaganda
against the "Yanks," who are being de-
scribed as greedy, minded and
donlineering capitalists.
y i
These considerations raise the cues
ton OF whether the Blue Book should
have been published on the eve of the
Argentine elections and whether it would
not have been wiser to have brought it
out either soon after the retirement
from government of Col. Peron or to
have waited until after the elections.
The fact chat additional proofs against
the colonel's plots were discovered only
recently has little bearing on the whole
picture. We had enough on the Argen-
tine administration to blast it and the
recent discoveries could have been used
to supplement previous findings. In
such event, it is said the new evidence,
II published even during the elections,
would not have given the impression of
interference"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-02-14
Safety in Peoples Rule
By George Fielding Eliot

What is the basic element in Ameri-
can foreign policy?
This is not piece about Inside the
State Department" AS matter of
fact, when you get inside the State De-
partment you are told, more often than
anything else, that the State Depart
ment cannot maintain foreign policy
which the American people will not in
dorSe.
American foreign policy, in its funda-
mentals, must be the policy OF the
American people. 1t must represent
what they want What most Ameri-
cans want Of their foreign policy, above
all else, Is that it shall be so conducted
as to prevent another war
This is a policy both practical and
idealistic. Americans are overwhelm-
ingly supporting measures of interna-
ton cooperation which they would
have overwhelmingly rejected only 20
years ago. Their minds tell them that
these are the practical things that can
be done now But their hearts turn
very readily to ideas of world govern
ment, of the accomplishment of Tenny-
sons dream of the Parliament of Man.
Instinctively, Americans put their trust
in peoples rather than in kings, chiefs
of state and politicians.
This feeling, this natural instinct, is
born of experience. We have learned
in more than century and a half of
national life that Abraham Lincoln was
right in asking: why should there not
be a patient confidence in the ultimate
justice of the people? Is there any
better or equal hope in the world?"
\ r 4
Now we find new need for the APP
plication and extension of that prin-
ciple. The basic objective of our for
eign policy is to prevent another war.
Why has this become so desperately
important? Because another war would
destroy our lives and our homes and
all that is dear to US. Because another
war, fought with the weapons now
available to man, would destroy man
and all that he has made. Then where
are we most likely to find the most
whole-hearted resistance to the COM
ing of another war? Among the peo-
Piles Of the world-the ordinary plain
peoples who would suffer and perish,
who have nothing to gain from war
save extinction.
Therefore the basic elements Of
American foreign policy are surely to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-02-14
Self.Government for Washinston

Selt.Government for WASHINGTON
To the Editor Of The Star:
On February 8, The Star published an
article concerning differences over Presi-
dent Truman's plan for getting the
greatest possible amount of food to the
starving Europeans
We all want to help the hungry in the
Old World, but residents OF Washington
are starving, too: Not OF hunger for food
but of hunger for self government.
Some Washingtonians recall a para
graph from President Trumans address
after his return from Potsdam. On
August 3, he said: The thing we have
learned now and should never forget,
Is this That society Of self governing
men Is more powerful, more enduring.
more creative than any other kind of
society, however disciplined, however
centralized. We know now that the
basic proposition of the worth and
dignity OF man is not sentimental
aspiration or a vain hope or a piece of
rhetoric. 1t is the strongest. the most
creative force now present in the world"
II society of self-governing people
is the best, why aren't the residents of
Washington included in this society?
Why can't District residents vote Just
like they do in capitals of the Old
World? DAVID r. MIDDLETON.
To the Editor OF The Star:
have heard that Washington is
closer now to having representatives in
Congress and vote in the national
presidential elections than ever before
in the past four generations. I have
lived in Washington for long time
and intend to continue living there for
long time. Inside of me there is the
same strong urge as in millions of other
Americans, the urge to govern myself
don't feel that Washingtonians,
under present conditions, can be called,
in broad sense of the word, Ameri-
cans. The word implies the freedom
Of the people to choose their own lead
ers and to have voice in the running
of their country through congressional
representatives. How can Congress pos
sibly deny these people what rightfully
is theirs and still have a conscience
clear enough to meet them in the street?
But aren't Inhabitants of the District
equal to the people in the States? Aren't
they as loyal? Yes.
We waged a war for democracy, the
right to choose our leaders. We gave
unstintingly of ourselves and our money.
Now Congress should give us the prin-
ciple for which we fought.
PVT. PAUL w. BURK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-02-14
The British Are Comino

From the Metropolitan News, West Hartford
Conn.
British girls will find this new land
a fine place, they will be welcomed with
open arms and they will find either
happiness or sadness depending upon
which road they seek. The young Ameri-
cans who picked these brides were the
cream of the American crop and it can
be depended upon, they picked the cream
OF Britain. Here are 10000 ambassadors
OF good will; they can read about our
struggles back in the old days and, with
out dotting an 'i'' or eliminating COM
ma, they can understand that our coun-
try became great because men like
Washington and Adams and their tribe
built on q solid foundation And
these men were British,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-02-14
Blue Book on Argentina

Ane Due BOOK issued by our
State Department on Argentina is
one OF the most devastating docu-
ments ever published in peacetime
by one government concerning an
other. 1t condemns not merely the
actions of the present Farrell re-
glme but all the other ephemeral
luntas which have exercised dicta-
torlal power since the Castillo ad-
mlnistration which took Office four
years ago. Furthermore, it casti-
gates Argentina's strong man."
Colonel Juan B. Peron, who is cam
paigning for the presidency with
the obvious backing of the present
Farrell regime and to the accom-
paniment of the most brazen dema-
goguery combined with terrorism of
his political opponents.
The Blue Book charges that all
these regimes have pursued a con-
sistent policy of friendship to the
Axis and hostility to the United
States, the other Latin American
republics, the United Nations and
the general peace of the world. The
aim OF this policy is the establish
ment of totalitarian state in Ar
gentina, assisted by Axis influences
which have been sheltered and fos-
tered in Argentina, with the ulti-
mate objective of dominating the
greater part of South America.
These charges, to be sure, have
been indicated before by our Gov
eminent at various times. But they
are now supplemented, not only by
information drawn from the State
Department files but also by a mass
OF documents unearthed in our
search of captured records of the
defunct Nazi government of Ger
many which corroborate our own
evidence to the hilt. 1t is difficult
to see how any serious refutation
can be made by Buenos Aires.
The Blue Book is nicely timed to
produce strong impact on the Ar
gentine presidential elections, which
are slated to be held only a fort
night hence. It is also issued with
reference to the Inter-American
Conference which win convene at
Rio de Janeiro late in March to draw
up a pact Of mutual assistance to
be supplemented by the creation of
a permanent military agency
charged with the defense of the
Western Hemisphere. Our State De-
partment has repeatedly announced
that it will not sign such a pact If
Argentina is included. The Blue
Book justif1es our stand to the other
Latin American republics.
Two questions logically arise In
consequence Of this devastating ex-
pose. The first is, what effect it will
have on Argentine-American diplo-
matte relations. A suspension or to-
tai rupture is not improbable, es-
pecially in view of Colonel Peron's
vitriolic attack on our former Am
bassador, Spruille Braden, made ST.
multaneously with the Blue Books
publication. The second query is,
what Washington proposes to do be-
yond its verbal condemnation. This
involves the attitude of the rest of
Latin America and also of the Brit
ish government which is economi-
cally SO interested in Argentina and
partially dependent on imports of
food and other raw materials from
that country. The one thing certain
Is that the Argentine imbroglio has
been raised from simmering to
boiling stage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-02-14
A Danger Emphasized
From the San Francisco Chronicle.

FROM the San Francisco Chronicle +
We do contend that the President Of
the United States was far oversteppinz
MS constitutional rights in committing
the country to permanent Russian pos
session of the Kuriles without asking so
much as an aye, yes or no from the
United States Senate. The actor scores
the dangers of secret agreements gen.
orally, and justifies the anger of the
press and the Congress over the par.
ticular secrecy surrounding the Yalta
meetings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-02-14
They'll Need One!

From the Indianapolis News.
British brides of American soldiers,
on their way to this country, seem to
have been provided with virtually
everything except an interpreter.
The midland journal., 1946-09-13
IMPROVED
UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL
CUNDAyl

BY HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST. D. d.
Released by Western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal., 1946-09-13
TREASU RE
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BY esezs G. E%M wMn. xs<ass
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BY fsesys G. MM

we'll see If y'made up that one bout
the smuggled gems"
Matters had certainly reached a
climax. The crew under Tucu's or
ders were preparing to return to
the lugger. Dick didn't quite un-
derstand what it meant until half
an hour later two Caribs cut the
ropes holding him to the mast. He
tried to extract from them some in
formation; but they mutely disre-
garded him and conducted him to
the small boat.
Ten minutes later he was rowed
back to the lugger. All except two
of the crew were abandoning the
schooner. When Tucu and Black
Burley came aboard the lugger,
Dicks fear for his own safety was
secondary to his dread that some
thing terrible was about to happen
to Rose.
where's Captain Bedford's S
daughter?" he demanded sharply.
"Where she wanted to be-aboard
the schooner" replied Tucu, grin
ming.
"She's not going with us?"
"No."
"Is she alone?"
The midland journal., 1946-09-13
Another Ugly Battle
For Rose and Dick

A reddish clot of blood in the mid
die of the forehead told where bull
get had entered and brought his life
to sudden end.
From inside the cabin came the
low, shifting sounds of a wordless
conflict, with the combatants strug-
Cling back. and forth in a deadly
embrace, their breath coming in
short, wheezy gasps. --.
Dick slipped down the few steps
and stood astride the dead Carib.
He blinked a moment under the
strong light of the swinging cabin
lamp before he took in the signifi-
cance of the scene.
The second Carib had disarmed
Rose, and with one powerful hand
pinning her against the wall he was
trying to encircle her waist with
his free arm. With a growl of rage,
Dick sprang at the brute, catching
him by the neck, and with a jerk
wrenched his head back. Then
looping an arm around the neck he
pried the head backward until he
could get strangle hold on the
windpipe.
The Carib was a big, powerful
man, with head as hard as a bat
tering ram, and arms and legs as
thick and solid as tree trunks. Aft
er the first shock of surprise, he
struggled to shake his assailant
from his back, grunting and blow
ing loudly. Dicks strength had been
badly spent in the struggle in the
water, and as they rolled and twist
ed over the cabin floor his own
breath came in short, labored gasps.
In spite of his advantageous hold,
he realized that the Carib might
eventually get the better of him.
The bull-like neck rose and fell,
emitting horrible gurgling sounds,
but his strength showed no signs of
weakening. The powerful muscles
were working slowly and steadily,
while Dicks were rapidly weaken
ing under the strain.
Then, when it seemed as if his last
ounce of strength had been used up,
and his burly antagonist was still
fresh and active, sudden deafen-
ing crash shattered the stiffness.
tTo BE coNTINUEDI
The midland journal., 1946-09-13
Once Again Dick
PIunges Into Sea

"Cut these ropes" Dick splut-
tered, "and give me a chance. An
other wave like that will finish me-"
Captain Tucu nodded to his mate.
"Cut 'em an take him below"
Dick waited his chance. He had
definitely decided to trust his life
to the sea again and to try to reach
the schooner. Better die battling
with the elements than sail away
with the black pirates. He stood a
moment, stretching his limbs, and
watching the heaving seas. An
other wave, smaller than the first,
but big enough to give him an ex-
cuse, swept over the bow of the
lugger and rolled aft.
When it struck him, he gave an
other yell, as if calling for help, but
instead of resisting the mass of
green waters he plunged straight
into them and assisted them in car
rying him overheard. Black Burley
made a grab for him with his long
The midland journal., 1946-09-13

"She's got two O. my men to keep
her company, an that crazy IA
ther," leered the half-breed.
Dick frowned. The sea was rough
and choppy, and the wind blowing
half gale. The threatened storm
was rapidly approaching. The
schooner was in no condition to
weather it. Captain Bedford was
worse than useless, and the Caribs
were Indifferent seamen.
"Storm's coming, captain" Dick
said finally, land the schooner will
go down in it. Why not take the
captain and his daughter off? You
don't want them to drown"
"The hell I DON'T" snapped the
other. 81 didn't put 'em there, an
I amt goin' to take 'em off,
"Then will you let me 60 back
to them?"
Tucu grinned. eyre goin' to show
me where them smuggled goods was
chucked off the steamer, or y're
goin' to feed the fishes"
The mans plan was clear enough
now. Convinced there was nothing
of great value aboard the schooner,
he had abandoned her until after
he had found the smuggled gems.
Later, if the storm did not send the
schooner to the bottom, he could
return and salvage her if she was
worth it.
The gale was stiffening every
minute, and the work of getting un-
der way was hurried. With almost
bare poles the lugger would have
great difficulty in standing up in
the wind and rough sea. A giant
wave swept the deck. With yell
Dick tried to save himself, but with
his arms tied behind his back he
was as helpless as a child. He rolled
over and over, and was saved at
the last minute by Black Burley,
who jerked him back in the nick Of
time.
The midland journal., 1946-09-13
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Less time is required and there
is less danger of doughnuts slip
ping back into the fat if wire
egg whip is used to lift them in
stead of a fork.
To prevent cake frOsting from
breaking when cut, beat tea
spoonful of vinegar into it when
the favoring is added.
When sewing on pockets baste
top of pocket in place first, then
sew around the sides and bottom
to get the pocket straight.
To pick wild green's, use a large
moisture-proof vegetable bag such
as those used in the refrigerator
to keep the green's fresh.
Use large piece Of glass as a
backsplash for a washstand or
sink. Have an ordinary piece of
glass cut to the desired size and
secure it to the wall with L-shaped
screws. The glass will be easy to
clean and look neater than oilcloth.
The midland journal., 1946-09-13
JESUS AND COvEToUsNEss

LESSON TEXT-Exodus 20:17; Proverbs
11:23 "a: Luke 12:13-21.
MEMORY SELECTTON-He that trusteth
In his riches shall fall; but the righteous
shall flourish as a branch.-Proverbs 11:28.
The midland journal., 1946-09-13
Tucu Is Convinced
There Is No Treasure

AS the search proceeded, and
nothing was found, the f-breed's S
temper grew short and surly. He
kept the deck most of the time,
his eyes on Dick, who was lashed to
the foremast, or on Rose. Captain
Bedford had been held a prisoner
in the fo'c's'le where he had been
subjected to certain third-degree
methods of Tucu's invention; but
the wandering mind of the dement,
ed man was treacherous thing to
depend upon.
In time the old mans very will
ingness to talk of the hidden treas
use disgusted them.
"Hell," muttered Tucu in disgust:
-'He never had no treasure"
He strobe on deck, his eyes blood
shot with anger. Selling Rose by
the arm, he said: "Y've been lyin'
ter me. There wasn't no treasure
aboard"
81 never said there was," she re-
piled coolly. "You took Fathers
word for it, and / told you he wasn't
responsible for what he said"
Tucu glared at her in silence,
his face working in passion. Then
without word, he dropped her arm
and strobe toward Dick. ''Y'got one
more chance" he said ominously.
N'Y'lied bout this treasure. Now
we'll see if y'were lyin' bout them
jewels"
whats wrong, captain?" asked
Dick, realizing that something had
happened to bring matters to a
head. z sThere amt no treasure
aboard. Y'made up that tale. Now