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Evening star., 1946-11-15
U. N. and immunity

The principle OF diplomatic immu-
nifty is firmly hxed in international
law and custom. but the extent of its
application Is SO open to question
that there is good reason for a thor
oughgoing test of the case involving
Trygve Lies chauffeur.
As heard by Acting City Judge Sol
Rubin of New Rochelle, N. Y. the
case revolves around a trafiic viola.
ton, the chauffeur being accused of
driving so miles an hour, consider
ablytin excess of the speed limit. In
his capacity as Secretary General of
the United Nations, Mr.. Lie has
claimed immunity for the man, ap-
parently feeling that the principle
applies to all officials and employees
of the U. n, whatever their rank or
status.
Despite Mr.. Lies view, Judge Rubin
has ruled for trial, but because the
case involves novel issues calling for
some fixed understanding between
the State Department and the
United Nations, he has decided to
limit the proceedings to the ques-
ton of whether the chauffeur was
on legitimate U. N. business when
stopped for speeding. At the same
time, he has made this point:
ITO recognize the existence of a
general and unrestricted immunity
so long as the individual be per-
forming in his official capacity, even
though the individuals function has
no relation to the Importance or
success Of the Organizations delib-
erations, is carrying the principle of
immunity completely out of bounds.
To establish such principle would
in effect create large preferred
class from without our borders who
would be immune to punishment on
identical facts for which the average
American would be subject to pun
ishn1ent Any such theory does vio-
lence to and Is repugnant to the
American sense Of fairness and jus
tice and fiouts the very basic prin-
ciple of the United Nations ITSELF"
On the face of things, Secretary
General Lie thus seems to be on
weak ground. Moreover, his inter-
probation Of diplomatic immunity Is
made to look particularly strained
in view Of the fact that the Rus
sians-in virtually Identical case
involving one of their U. N. chauf-
3eurs-have raised no such objection
Evening star., 1946-11-15
Old Cellar Hole in d Wood

The cellar Is empty, sGpe for tres,
And no road leads to It's emptiness:
No man knoiDs hon Il came to be !.
A thing Glons In dire distress.
The fruit OF the tree is bitter az 06ll 2
But life tDas sfoeet Dlen men Hped Z.
there. ~
No doubt the farmer iDds strong ard talE &
And perhaps his iCsfs had cornstre
hair.
NON there u neuer q sign Of He ~
Not eren ulac glad as the dag,
Nor herbs, once dear to the tarner34
icife.
And shared NTH nsighoos irho cari( !
that iD1y. II
No man lipes to recall the name -
Ofhim iDho piled gray stone on stoHe:
Time Is lost In torgetful fdnse !.
And seeding earth yccldfms Its 0lDH.
HARRY EI1lORE HURD.
Evening star., 1946-11-15

trunks make the finest Of kindlins.
Il u an easy task to fill the cart with
the limbs--limbs that can be piled In
the woodshed and cut into lengths
on Z stormy day. Getting the win
ters kindling Is Just an annual
autumn task. But man has time
to listen to the chickadees and blue
Jays. He can look across the FROST
scared fields and meadows to distant
blue-green hills. There's no sense
Of hurry or pressure. The years
drawing on to winter and It's COM
forting to know there's big pile Of
dry kindling waiting for his needs.
Evening star., 1946-11-15
but have instead accepted American

but have ihstead accepted American
court procedure In the matter.
However, II may be assumed that
Mr.. Lie has pressed this question for
more than q narrow personal reason.
When Its permanent home Is estab-
lished, the United Nations will have
thousands Of employees In this coun-
try. Accordingly. their status In
relation to American laws and crdi-
nances needs early clarifcation, and
the New Rochelle test can be helpful
to that end.
Evening star., 1946-11-15
InfIotion Is Here,
From Le Nouvellists eThree Riversl.

SAotAA 80 tsoutSiAotS NAutec kt1fc1Sl.
Why hide it? We are in q period Off
initiation. Certainly the situation might 4
become worse, but 1t is already bad
enough to make q lot of people anxious. I
II certain classes can obtain q readust. q
ment Of their incomes, that Is categori-
cally impossible for others. The @age
ceiling, like the price ceiling, has be. :
come farce and is nothing more than
q farce for part Of the population.
Readjustments are made upon the
shoulders Of the masses. 1t is said j
OF imitation that 1t moves in q spiral.
That IS. a very fair expression which
well translates what Is happening at
the present time. Wages are the base
OF the cost Of production, with rare ex.
ceptions. =. II the cost Of production.
rises, more must be asked for the prod, !
uct. We are beginning to understand
what that means. Thus, yesterday, q Z
local construction cooperative decided c
to stop work, giving two reasons: Scar. !
city and cost Of materials and too ex-s
penSiye labor. ts
Evening star., 1946-11-15
This and That
Hpchdrles = 1r1ce,oell.

II you think getting rid Of m Easter
duck Is easy, ask Templeton Jones, we'll
known man about town.
The Jones family got this bird as .
little fellow.
It grew up, and began to sass the dog
next door.
That put the duck on the map, of
course, with both families.
It was scream, as some folks put 1t.
to watch that fast-growing duck race
up and down the fence, while the dog
on the other side roared up and down,
too
Between them, they managed to put
on q good show, especially for guests,
who had never seen anything Of the
kind In their lives
He was an irrascible creature, that
one, good at any time for pass at
squirrel.
He knew his rights, and stuck up for
them.
Man or beast could not come into the
yard without finding him Tapping his
wings and such tail as he had.
Now liking is an individual thing.
Mrs. Jones didn't particularly care for
the new acquisition.
Mr.. Jones did.
There was something about the brute
that won his liking, and in time he
couldn't help showing 1t.
\ y
THAT duck" Mrs. Jones was heard to
say, now and then.
just two little words, but they held a
world Of meaning the way Mrs. j. said
them.
THAT duck" she said.
Big and yellow, and bold as brass, he
cut q pretty figure all around the yard
and back again.
He tore around like honey bee with
load OF sweet stuff headed for the hive.
He ripped and he snorted and he
tapped and he ran.
It got to be firing, Just to watch him.
There Is q lot of difference between
harboring little duck and big duck.
So one day, Templetcn Jones decided
on the irrevocable step.
They would get rid Of 1t, once and for
all
,"How are you going to do it?" asked
Mrs. Jones, trying not to act too en-
tltusiastic.
Il have just the right idea" replied
Jones. I'm going to take him down to
that pond in Rock Greek, just above the
old Pierce Mill"
And then what?v asked Mrs. J.
Turn him loose, Of course" answered
Jones.
They'll arrest you for stealing q
duck" said Mrs. Jones. 1T has been
done"
The afternoon was bright and sunny,
when the caravan of Tenpleton Jones
arrived at the pool
About SO ducks quacked a welcome.
With sinking heart, kindly Templeton
Jones bore old Samuel to the water and
put him in
With q rapid splash, old Sam jumped
out and tore up the bank after the
retreating Jones.
BY this time, crowd had begun to
collect. Every time Jones put the duck
In the water. the bird hopped out again
and raced for the car.
II didn't Ike those strange faces In
the water. They had nasty ways, sharp
bills, strong feet.
what are we to do2s asked Temple
ton Jones'
Old Sam came over and snuggled
closely against his leg.
Mrs. Jones sighed, and invisibly bowed
to the inevitable.
Take him home, Of course, she
smiled. Il knew 1t all along. Hop In,
sammy. I know where there Ii some
mics lettuce waiting for you"
Evening star., 1946-11-15
Skeletonized d Army

the way the economy ak has begun
to cut into basic components OF the
Army gives force to General Eisen-
hoWer's recent warning that the
Army's strength has been depleted
to q point where further retrench-
ment would seriously weaken what
remains Of our strategic reserve. !"
Obeying the btllion-dollar reduction
order issued by President Truman
In his budget review OF August 4
last, the Army now has been COM
pelled to extend It's retrenchment
program to the already reduced
forces maintained at home.
According to General Jacob L.
Devers, Army ground forces COM
mander, the strategic reserve i being
deprived Of thirty-eight thousand
men and officers, or the equivalent
Of two-and-one -half infantry diyi-
sions. Alarmingly reminiscent Of
the paper Army" of prewar days,
with Its skeletoni2ed units and
wooden tanks, is the picture which
General Devers paints Of battalions
reduced to two-man cadres-one
ofncer and one enlisted man. In
cluded are units Of the famed Second
Armored Division and the Third In
fantry Division, which fought in
the European and Mediterranean
theaters.
The reductions are necessitated by
q cutback from the Army's planned
$4,000, 100000 expenditure to an
$4,000, 900 900 maximum set by the
Budget Bureau. The War Depart
ment had supported the higher
1gure as the minimum required by
national security. It accepted with
obvious reluctance the billion dollar
slash ordered by the President.
It is worth noting that the $8,000,-
100000 which General Eisenhower
regards as impossible Of further
reduction II the Army's strategic
reserve is to remain effective is the
fgure which some Republican Lead
ers have suggested as the combined
Army-Navy budget next year. What
would happen to the Army ground
forces and their strategic reserve
to say nothing Of the air forces and
Navy-under any such drastic budget
blow as that is something for mill
tary and naval circles to worry
about. And 1t is something for
every one with a realistic outlook to
worry aheut in world not yst setlSE
from the Ahreat Of war. An Army
and Navy in being rather than
on paper--are the only safe reliance
until security is guaranteed In, some
other way. #
Evening star., 1946-11-15
Contrary to Constitution P

TO the Editor Of The star:
President Truman's recommendation
of . law designating the Speaker Of the
House as next In the presidential sue
cession violates the spirit. II not the let
ter, Of the Constitution.
= The Constitution gives the House
poEer Of impeachment. It certainly Is
AGAINST the spirit n the law to place the
ali-powerful Speaker Of the House In
position where he would have strong
personal interest in the removal OF the
President.
The Constitution avoids similar sit
uation by the provision that in the trial
Of an impeached President. the. Chief
Justice tnot the Vice President) would
preside over the Senate.
CHARLES ]. FOX.
Evening star., 1946-11-15
Letters to The Star
Thinks President Might Do Well
To Quit DOG Fight
TO the Editor Of The Star:

TO the Editor Of The star:
Having sincere regard for the fne
quality Of your editorials, most Of which
It Is q pleasure to agree with most
heartily, ] find myself placed in q ques-
tioning attitude upon reading your Now
for the Test
You pose number Of rather ideal
istic thoughts, hopes or suggestions
which II they could or would be car
ried out BY our ''roughhouse. two
party system Of politics, might achieve
something worthwhile In the two years
ahead. But will 1t be done? q doubt
that you would bet plugged dime on
1t, nor would ID
What happened between Congress and
the President during the last years OF
President Wilson's term In once? Was
there much, II any, real legislative gain
accomplished In those years? Is there
not o colossal amount Of worthwhile
work that must and should be done In
the year ahead and the one following
to get this country Strengthened out
and pointed In the right direction for
accomplishment Of the highest order
and greatest benencence to all the
proud. happy and fortunate people Of
this great Nation? Also in the con-
tinuing good that should fiow out to
those many unfortunate peoples around
the world that look with hungerfng
eyes to us for leadership. win the ex-
preston In those eyes change II we
should pack the ensuing two years with
acrid debate, buck passing, slander and
stultification, so that by next election
we shall have progressed exactly plus
or minus zero?
In your mention of Senator Full
bright's suggestion that the President
might name Republican as Secretary
OF State and then resign, you further
state, "s there is no indication that
Mr.. Truman or his political aides would
acquiesce /. d. - Quite true, he might
not. nor might they. but considering
Mr.. Truman's position first, let us say
with reasonable approximation to the
truth that he did not ask for this Job,
destiny thrust 1t upon him; he has not
been happy In 1t; the complex problems
that he has had TO struggle with are
largely the result Of his predecessors
glib way OF handling the worlds prob
lens, some Of which are even "out Of
this world" and seriously doubt If
Mr.. Truman stands . Chinamans
chance Of solving single one, with an
opposite-party Congress on his hands.
question how any one in Mr.. Tru-
mans position can view placidly or with
any slight degree Of contentment all
the feuding, carping, undertaking. ETC.,
from not only our own able political
fencers during the next two years, but
please to remember that we have those
elsewhere on this little globe who are
not striving valorously to make Mr..
TrumAn's seat anything pleasurable.
Regardless Of how much shillelagh-
WELDING 1t might cause among the Re-
publican aspirants for the honored post
two years hence. rather feel that 1t
might be smart thing for Mr.. Tru-
man to give luster to Senator Full
bright's suggestion and say with all the
necessary protocol and studied aplomb,
Gentlemen. sheres your dognght and
good fiddsneer 1T. CURRIER
Evening star., 1946-11-15
Civic Center Proposed

To the Editor of The Star;
As good Americans with civic pride
In the Capital Of this Nation, we all
should be grateful to Robert Sherwood
for presenting the challenge in behalf
Of equality Of treatment to all citizens
irrespective Of color or creed. We must
meet 1t squarely and generously.
The issue Is much larger than one
Of granting to every one the right Of
access to theaters and other public
places. It is much larger even than
the recognition OF constitutional rights.
It Is the recognition Of the right OF
every American to respect for the sacred
rights Of human personality.
There is one suggestion I would like
to present which believe would 60 far
toward creating . better feeling between
all the citizens Of the District It Is
the need for a civic center where we
all would feel entirely at home on
natural basis Of complete equality.
Such civic center should have q
large auditorium for public gatherings
Of all kinds, including theatrical and
artistic performances. It should have
quarters for the Community Chest and
other civic organizations as well as
facilities for committee meetings. It
should have q cafeteria open to all
without discrimination.
A civic center Of this nature probably
would do more to bring together all
elements Of our city on footing of
mutual consideration and respect than
any other project vet proposed. such
as the admirable suggestion of mu-
nicipaI stadium.
earnestly hope that this suggestion
may recommend itself to The Star and
to all its readers. do not doubt that
1t readily could be realized il enough
public-spirited citizens would take the
initiative in promoting the project and
Congress do It's part to help create that
generous civic spirit which would ex-
clude all determinations and intolerance
within this sacred national precinct
PHILIP MARSHALL BROWN.
Thanks From Lutheran Leader
TO the Editor Of The Star:
We wish TO express our appreciation
to you for the excellent coverage your.
newspaper gave the 18th biennial con-
yention Of the United Lutheran Church
IN America. held In Cleveland, October
5-12.
We are grateful. too. for the fine work
and the friendliness Of Casper Names
Of your stan, whom you assigned to
cover our proceedings.
FRANKLIN CLARK FRY,
President, the United Lutheran Church.
No Sales Resistonce
Evening star., 1946-11-15
No Sales Resistunce

From the Ottawa Herald.
Speaking Of buyers strikes. the gem
eral public struck out with . mad rush
oward the meat counters.
Evening star., 1946-04-07
Miss Franklin Wed
1t St. Alban's

Miss Zilpha Jane Franklin, daugh.
ter of Mrs. Benjamin Allan Frank.
lin of Washington, and Mr.. L. Davie
Platky, son of Mr.. Ira Platky o.
Atlantic Highlands, N. j., were mar.
ried yesterday afternoon in st
Adams Church by DR.. Charles T
Warner.
The bride, given in marriage by
her brother, Mr.. Benjamin Arthur
Franklin, was gowned in princess
styled white satin with seed pearl:
outlining the heart shaped neck.
line. She wore her mothers we'd
ding veil, draped from a coronet OF
old heirloom lace. Her bouquet was
of gardenias, white roses and sweet
peas. Mrs. Sidney w. Embley OF
Pacific Palisades, Calf, and sister
of the bridegroom, acted as matron
of honor. The bridesmaids were Miss
Janet McCombs of Mount Vernon
N. Y, and Miss Jane Burrage Of
this city. The attendants wore bout
FAINT gowns of chartreuse faille ano
carried old-fashioned bouquets o1
spring flowers.
Mr.. Platky was best man for his
son and the ushers were Mr.. Ben
jamin Loewy and Mr.. Richard Sin
clair, both of New York City.
Mrs. Platky is a graduate OF
Barnard College, Columbia Univer-
sity. She is the daughter of the late
Mr.. Benjamin Allan Franklin OF
the New York Herald Tribune. He1
mother is director of information
for the Federal Security Agency
Her husband, who left Columbia In
l943 to enter the Army, served with
Evening star., 1946-04-07
Miss BaldzVin We'd
To 1t. Mink in
Hamilton. N. Y.

Miss Frances Baldwin, daughter
of DR.. and Mrs. Stanley E. Baldwin
of Hamilton, N. Y, became the bride
yesterday of 1t. Robert Owen Mink,
U. S. NJ, son of Mrs. Owen j. Mink
of this city and the late Capt.
Mink. U. S. N.
The ceremony took place at 4::30
o'clock in Colgate Memorial Chapel
in Hamilton, the brides father
assisted by DR.. Paul F. Swarthout,
pastor of the First Baptist Church
in Hamilton, officiating. Prof. Ford
B. Saunders, organist of Colgate
University, played the nuptial music.
The chapel was decorated with
Gala lilies, potted azaleas, pussy
willows. palms and other greens,
with lighted candles on the altar. A
reception at the Colgate Inn
followed.
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by her uncle, Mr.. Floyd I.
Newton, of New Haven, wore an
ivory brocade gown and veil fash
ioned from Spanish lace mantilla
which had belonged to the bride
groom's grandmother. She carried
a cascade bouquet of shattered white
carnations with an orchid in the
center
Mrs. Walter I. Davids, jr., of Am
herst, Mass, was matron of honor
for her sister, wearing a peach
marquisette gown, and Miss Mary
Mink, sister of the bridegroom, was
maid of honor, wearing pastel blue.
Mrs. Thomas Tighe, sister of the
bridegroom, who was the brides
other attendant, wore pastel green
and all carried bouquets of spring
flowers.
Capt. Thomas Tighe, U. S. M. c.,
was best man for his brother-in
and Mr. Walter I. Davids, jr.; 1t.
q. g. David Eaton, U. S. NJ; Mr..
Craigen Lewis and Mr.. Gilbert
Edward Strickland, jr, were the
ushers.
Yesterdays bride is graduate
of Western College in oxford, Ohio,
and has been with the Red Cross in
the hospital recreation program. 1t
Mink is a graduate of Staunton Mil
itary Academy and received his
degree from the United States Naval
Academy in 1912. For the past 43
months he has been on duty in the
European and Pacific theaters.
Evening star., 1946-04-07

Cross public health nurse in this
county for some years, left this
week for Strasburg, Va, where she
has accepted position.
Mrs. William r. Robins has re-
turned to Warrenton after spend
ing the winter in Baltimore and
Richmond, Va, and Is at Carter
Hall before reopening her house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Franklin Quick
Of Lynchburg are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Christopher Hayes.
Sergt. Gordon O'Brien, who was
Evening star., 1946-04-07
WarrentOn

Mrs. Alexander Duer and Miss
Lucie Duer gave a farewell party
this week at their home on Springs
road near Warrenton, which they
have recently sold. They will occupy
a cottage, which they have rented
in Warrenton.
Mrs. Isabelle Cotton Smith has
returned to Warrenton after spend
ing two months in Philadelphia.
Miss Ann Kenyon, who spent two
months with friends here, has re-
turned to her home in Providence
r. 7.
Mrs. Walter P. Chrysler has re-
turned to North Wales from Florida
where she spent some weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Hilbert and
their daughter Laure Anne of Wash
ington are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Nelson Moffett.
Miss Esta Will, who was Red
Evening star., 1946-04-07

overseas for many months, arrived
at his home this week after re-
ceiving his discharge at Fort
Meade.
Mrs. Frederick Stuart Greene re-
turned to Richmond with Mrs.
Francis T. Greene and the Misses
Bland and Stuart Greene, who were
her guests over the last week end.
DR.. and Mrs. David B. Peters of
Asheville, N. c., spent last week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Peters at
Catlett,
Evening star., 1946-04-07

lthe 18th Armored Division in Ger
many, where he was wounded in
action.
After q two-week honeymoon at
Tybee Island, Ga, Mr.. and Mrs.
Platky will make their home in
East Orange, N. J. He will enter
his fathers business and continue
his studies at Columbia.
Evening star., 1946-04-07

NO1C1 ON,
The former Mrs. Mabel Lag
selle Gauss is the bride OF Mr..
William Mason Throckmorton.
Their marriage took place in
the Metropolitan Methodist
Church, the Req. DR.. Edaodrd
r. Latch officiating, and they
no10 are residing at Maycrott,
their 7,e1Oly purchased home
on st. Clements Bay, Oakley,
Md. -UnderUood Photo.
Evening star., 1946-02-07
II. 5. Railroads Join
Service Plan 10 Assist
Disabled Travellers

Disabled servicemen, veterans and
civilians will be given assistance in
obtaining seats on trains and escorts
through railroad station gates
throughout the Nation by military
police, shore patrolmen and railroad
employees, the Association Of Amer
lean railroads has announced, fol-
lowing a series of conferences held
by the association, the four armed
services and the Veterans Admins
istration.
J. j. Pelley. association president,
In q letter to executives Of all mem
Der railroads, said the policy was
adopted to prevent recurrence Of in
cidents such as the trampling Of
Sergt. George Timko, wounded vet
eran, by a Christmas holiday crowd
in Union Station here. Sergt. Tim
kos leg was broken when the crowd
Knocked him down in the rush to
the trains.
Notice ON Patients.
Veterans and service hospital au-
thorities and uniformed transporta-
ton oficials will give railroads ad-
vance notice OF all rail trips planned
by the $4,000 patients now listed
when individual disabilities warrant
1t. Mr.. Pelley said. Military police
and shore patrol forces on duty In
all railroad stations will be in
structed to cooperate in preventing
crowding, pushing or showing, and
In escorting wounded and disabled
men to their trains.
The railroad association executive
said railroad personnel should es-
cort disabled passengers through
train gates, assist them in obtain
ing seats. arrange for their passage
to and from dining cars and give
them any other assistance neces-
Sary.
The plan adopted by railroad
terminal and military authorities
here was cited by Mr.. Pelley as an
example Of what can be done to
facilitate rail travel for disabled
Evening star., 1946-02-07

Station before disabled men start
their trips and arrange for their
reception and handling.
This system, or variations OF It.
will be adopted on q Nationwide
basis, Mr.. Pelley said.
Mr.. Pelley said the following no.
tice will be posted in rail stations
throughout the country:
Disabled service. personnel in
need of assistance to trains, please
contact the station masters ONCE,
gatemen or ushers, the military po-
lice booth or shore patrolmen for
any assistance desired in boarding
your train"
Disabled civilians also will be
taken care of. Mr.. Pelley said, with
a notice reading: "Other passengers