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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-12
So Simple

The touring cyclist pulled up his
machine in the center of the lonely
crossroads. Dismounting, he looked
round for signpost, but there was
nothing to guide him on his way.
Just as he was beginning to despair,
ne saw a countryman approaching
the road across a field.
Good morning." said the cyclist
when the man came near, Can you
tell me where these roads lead tor"
The countryman scratched his
head thoughtfully. "That I can, sorr,"
he said. 'This ere road leads to my
cottage, the one on the right leads
past Farmer Gaff's place, the one
on the left is a private road to the
squire's house, and the other Just
keeps going straight on"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-12
Joins FairchiId Organization

Kenneth P. Bowen, formerly asso-
ciated for IS years with North
American Aviation, Inc, last week
took over the post of assistant gen
eral manager of Fairchild Aircraft
Division here, succeeding Paul J.
Frizzell, who resigned in order to
enter private business.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-12
With Strings Attached

The partners called their plant
manager in and said: 1--WE find that
last years business was the best
since we opened the place. We know
how much hard work you put in
for us, and as special mark of our
appreciation, we are making out a
check for one thousand dollars for
you"
The manager stammered his
thanks.
YES" went on the other partner,
and if next years business is as
good as this, We'll sign it."
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-12
That's Why

Visitor: "You don't mean to tell
me that you have lived in this
out-of-the-way place for more than
30 years?"
Brushville Citizen: 81 have"
Visitor; But, really, I cannot see
what you can find to keep you
busy"
Brushville Citizen: Neither can I
that's why I like it."
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-12
Hedwig Heineman Winner
At TimOnium Fair

Among Washington County farm
boys and girls who won prizes at
the Maryland State Fair at Timon-
ium recently, was Hedwig Heineman
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-12

parade on Labor Day, which was
described as bringing out one of the
largest crowds ever seen in the
neighboring town.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-12
1t Happened During the Week

Brief Review Of The Weeks Happenings Hagerstown
And Washington County For An Up-to-the Minute Summary
Of National And International Happenings, Listen To The
acknowledgements Associated Press Feature 1t Happened
During The Week. Broadcast Over Radio Station Every
Sunday Night At The New Time, S:15
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-12
Lesser Evil

Aunt-"What, your fiance made
you wait nearly an hour for him? l
would not put up with such con-
duct?"
Niece-"No, auntie, but l would
rather wait an hour for man than
a whole lifetime, as you have done"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-12
The Observant Tourist

Mrs. Homebody: And when you
were in Scotland did you see Stir
ling Castle and Bannockburn?"
Mrs. Gallivant: mo, and besides
I think we have much better fire
fighting apparatus in America"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-12
OVERRIDING 1t

Dottie: 81 refused Henry two
months ago, and he's been drinking
steady ever since"
Lottie; 81 think that's carrying a
celebration too far"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-12
This Takes Time

Voice on Phone-Is the doctor in?
Maid-No, and l don't know when
he will be. He's been called out on
one of those eternity cases. It may
take him long time.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-12
Hm-m-m!

Husband: THAT racket? Oh, that's
the coal man dumping the coal in
the basement"
Wife: But l thought you ordered
soft coal this year,"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-12
A Little Premature

First Little What's your last
name, Marie?
Second Little Girl don't know
yet; | amt married!
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-12
NIaybe!

q IF kiss you, will anyone be the
wiser?"
THAT depends on how much you
know about kissing"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-12

Each person on earth is depend
ent upon people. Isn't it a great pity
that they are so unreliable.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-12

An invitation to a wedding in
wolves more trouble than a summons
to police court.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-12

The best coffee is raised in Arabia
and is known as Mocha.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-12
Funny Stuff?
That Old Question

1uat OAu VuCSbAUh
Drinking coffee keeps me awake.
Does it your"
Sure. 1 never could drink coffee
while asleep"
Evening star., 1946-04-04
Circuses Ahead
. Reno EYeninE Gazette


With touch of green coming into the
grass, this is about the time of year that
we think of Walter D. Edmonds' story,
Red Wagons Rolling" and circus days.
There was time and not so many
years ago, when the circus was nearly q
thing of the past as American outdoor
entertainment. There were only two
railroad circuses touring the country and
a handful of truck shows Then the war
resulted in the boom of all types of en-
tertainment and circuses multiplied In
number.
The percentage of casualties in the
circus world is probably higher than in
any other type of business Last wear
three shows which had previously tray
eled by truck took to the rails All three
OF them managed to limp back to winter
quarters, but none of them will 60 out
this spring. But hope seems to spring
eternal IN the hearts of would-be circus
operators, and record number of shows
will start their spring tours Midsum-
mer will find many of them back at
their quarters, and when the chill
winds of fall drive them southwark, an
even greater number will have failed.
The successful circus operator is 4
type without counterpart. None was
more successful than the famous Ring
ling brothers, and old-timers recall that
John Ringing used to boast that he
could open the window of his car, take q
deep breath of air, and tell almost ex-
actly where they were.
Evening star., 1946-04-04

refugees In Europe are in countries
not receiving aid from +UNRRA. II
the Joint Distribution Committee
does not reach these distressed null
titudes, they must succumb to the
accumulated weight Of their miseries
and sorrows.
The problem is not exclusively
Jewish problem. Non-Jews, while
not specifically solicited, ought to be
glad to contribute. The sponsors
Of the campaign have set as their
goal ten thousand subscriptions in
Greater Washington. If this objec-
tive were passed with the active
assistance of gentle friends, the
circumstance would be a dem
onstration of the authentic power
of brotherhood in the heart of Amer
ican democracy. A million dollars is
trif1ing sum to ask of the residents
of the Nations Capital for such a
purpose. 1t should be raised prompt
ly and with a cheerful zeal that
would be remembered for years to
come,
Evening star., 1946-04-04
The Political Mill
By Gould Lincoln

publican from South Dakota-and not
all of them were from the South. 1t
will also be recalled that coalition of
Democrats and Republicans has been
responsible during the last and pres
ent sessions Of Congress for the ham
stringing of measures strongly sup
ported by the administration and
backed by the CIO.
The fact that the CLOS PAC Is out
to raise $4,000, 900 fund to be used in
the coming primary elections and the
subsequent general election for mem
bers of Congress has added fuel to the
conservative Democratic fire They re-
gard the program of the PAC as a direct
threat to them and as an effort of the
C1O to take over Democratic party
control.
y y
Compared to the battle now waging
among the Democrats, the schism in
the Republican ranks is just a gentle
Zephyr-not a gale. The struggle in
the Republican party is not particularly
over legislation at this point nor over
the campaign to elect a Republican
Congress next fall. 1t is, however, a
direct challenge on the part OF the
progressive Republicans to the con-
servatives IN the matter of 1948 presi-
Dental candidate and 1948 party
platform.
Mr.. Stassen, while declaring himself
opposed to the stand of Chairman
Reece on legislation In the past-par-
ticularly on foreign policy matters
declared his intention of doing all In
his power to work with the chairman
for the election Of Republican Repre-
sentatives in Congress. At the same
time he said he would continue his
campaign on party issues within the
party. Senator Morse took a shot at
the Republican platform outlined by
speakers at the committee banquet
Monday. If persisted in by the ma
tional committee. Mr.. Morse said, 1t
would re-elect President Truman "in
spite of everything he is doing to de-
feat himself"
Chairman Reece's election has been
interpreted as a victory for the con-
servative wing Of the party. However,
he has the strong backing Of Republi-
can members of the House, and he also
has the Endorsement Of Gov. Dewey of
New York, the titular head of the party.
Gov. Dewey not only promised to CO.
operate with the new chairman but
paid tribute to his devotion to the
public interest" Those who know Mr..
Reece insist he will conduct the affairs
Of the Republican national organization
without favor to any particular can
didate for high Office and in the in
terests OF Republican victory next
November
Evening star., 1946-04-04
This Changing World
By Constantine Brovn

The Yugoslav government has not yet
replied to the State Department, which
on March 80 asked Belgrade to give an
urgent expression" of its view regard
ing the placing on the witness stand
OF American Army and air officers who
were attached to Gen. Draja Mihailo-
vitch's headquarters until 1884 or were
saved by his Chetniks when they para
chuted on Serbian territory. The delay
Is attributed officially to the difficulties
OF communications between the two
countries
Unoficially, however, the belief is
expressed that the Yugoslav govern
ment is trying to find way out of
the dilemma in which it has been
placed by Americas courteous but firm
note. Washingtons request to permit
American eyewitnesses to take the
stand in favor of the former Yugoslav
War Minister cannot be described by
Belgrade as an interference with the
domestic matters of a sovereign country
All that the American Government
has asked is that, for the sake of real
justice, score of reliable and non
partisan American officers be permitted
to tell their story offsetting the stigma
of traitor and collaborationist against
Mihailovich.
If the Yugoslav government wants to
do away with the Chetnik leader on
the basis of his political beliefs and
because of his opposition to Tito, there
is nothing that the State Department
can do in the immediate future.
The departments latest diplomatic
trend can be described as a policy of
nonrecognition of situations which are
brought about by force, against the
principles of the San Francisco Char
ter, or of governments which do not
intend to live up to the agreements
and treaties they have signed of their
own free will
Yugoslavia is in the last category.
AS a gesture Of good will toward Rus
sia, Secretary Of State Byrnes is said
to have instructed the State Depart
ment last December from Moscow to
extend official recognition to the new
Federated Peoples Republic of Yugo-
slavia.
The recognition note addressed by
Acting Secretary Of State Acheson to
Yugoslavia's Ambassador Simic ap-
peared on the surface to have few
Evening star., 1946-04-04

strings attached. The American Gov
ernment assumed that the new Fed
Grated Republic would accept respon-
sibility for It's international obligations
and confirm the economic treaties
signed between the United States and
the previous Yugoslav regime.
Yugoslavia formally agreed to live up to
the Big Three's Yalta agreements which
provided that Marshal Tito would ex-
pand his government by including MEM
bers of the government-in-exil in the
cabinet and that he would hold free
and unfettered elections at the earliest
possible moment.
The Yugoslav leader made the ne
cessary gestures, but never lived up to
his pledge. The three cabinet men,
bers ne accepted from the London
government-in-exile were removed from
Office within a short time after Tito
had complied with the Yalta agree
ments. As for the elections, they were
carried out in typical totalitarian
manner and, according to reports Of
the American Embassy in Belgrade, far
from being free and unfettered."
X X X
The matter of Miflailovich's fair trial
is a question Of principle and justice,
so far as the American Government is
concerned.
But Secretary Byrnes is now con-
vinced that unless we stand pat on in
ternational morality, the efforts to Gre
ate better world" will be frustrated.
This Government itself withdrew its
support from Mihailovitch after the
Teheran Conference This action was
not result CT its belief that the Yugo-
slav leader was collaborationist or
traitor to the Allied cause. Our atti-
tude was prompted by considerations
Of high politics." which were never
explained to the public.
This country followed the British lead
In that matter, because Yugoslavia
and Greece were regarded as an area
OF British responsibility.
The State Departments request that
American officers be placed on the wit
ness stand to tell their story about the
man who fought Loyalty against the
Germans has been motivated by rea-
sons Of justice and cannot be consid-
cred as an intrusion in Yugoslavias
domestic affairs. Under these condi-
tions, a reply to the American note is
fully expected.
Evening star., 1946-04-04

Progressive elements in the Repub-
lican party, personified by former Gov.
Harold E. Stassen of Minnesota and
Senator Morse of Oregon, have chal-
lenged the conservative wing of the
party, respectively, on the election of
Representative Carroll Reece Of Tennes-
see to be Republican national chairman
and on the speeches made by Mr.. Reece
and the minority leaders of the House
and Senate at the national committee
dinner held In Washington Monday
night.
This appears to be serious, from the
party unity standpoint. But it is not as
serious as the recent attacks made by
conservative Democrats in Congress on
Democratic National Chairman Hanne-
gan and other administration leaders
True, Chairman Hannegan has en-
tered denial that he and the national
committee are responsible for bitter
criticism of those Democrats in the
House who voted for the Case strike
control bill. contained in the official
Democratic digest. The current issue of
that publication urged voters to "let
your Representa- tivessknow that the pas
sage of the restrictive Case bill was
vote against the American people"
X
This statement brought immediate
reaction among Southern Democrats in
the House who had voted for the Case
bill. A caucus of S. of these Democrats
demanded a retraction and an apology
and the dismissal OF the committee
employe who had been responsible for
the article. MIR. Hannegan replied that
the statement was written by Mrs. James
Heldt who is no longer an employe"
and was placed in the digest inadver-
tently and without approval. Mrs. Heldt,
it appears, had given notice of her resig-
nation three weeks ago and had left her
work Saturday.
The incident, therefore, would ap-
pear to be closed. However, when it is
considered in connection with the de-
mand by Secretary of Commerce Wal
lace for purge" of Democrats who
do not support administration legis-
lative proposals and the angry outcry
of Southern Democratic Senators
against President Trumans threat to
veto the minimum wage bill because
of amendments to give the farmers
better break In the economic setup, the
split in the Democratic party becomes
apparent.
It is all the more serious for the
Democratic administration because, as
the rift continues and widens, 1t
threatens anew the entire legislative
program Of the administration. 1t will
be recalled that lot Democrats voted
for the Case bill-sponsored by a Re-
Evening star., 1946-04-04

Transcaucasia-that is, the Soviet re-.
publics OF Georgia, Armenia and Aver
baijan-from the rest of Russia
II, however, the Iranian province of
Azerbaijan passes into Russian control,
the situation becomes different. AS
long as this province remains fully
1ranian, 1t interposes mountain bar
rier OF enormous difficulties between
Russian Transcaucasia and the central
part Of Iran. This mountain barrier
walls in Transcaucasia on the south
just as the Caucasus range walls it in
on the north. 1t also bars the way
from Russian territory to Irao. These
barriers would be of much greater i'm.
portance to Russian land power than to
Anglo-American air or airborne power.
The answer of Russian land power to a
growing Anglo-American air concen-
tration in the Middle East would obvi-
ouSly be to- overrun its bases, or any
area. where it could establish bases be-
fore it could become too formidable. The
Russians could not do this quickly
enough il they had to work their way
through an enormous. tangle of noun
tains first. But If they were already on
the south side of the mountains, where
their armor and motorized forces. could
debouch quickly into Central Iran and
into Iraq, they might feel much more
comfortable.
X
Very similar considerations apply to
the provinces Of Kars and Ardahan, on
the frontier between Russia and Turkey,
AS long as these are in Turkish hands,
they present a mountainous barrier to
Russian pressure on Turkey which must
be overcome before that pressure can
begin to be of vital character.
Admittedly these military calculations
are based on considerations which would
have had greater validity few years
ago than they do today But the mill
tary mind tends to reason from its own
experience. 1t is essentially conserva-
tive, which Is probably just as well; 1t
does not too readily accept what is new
and unproven. If Russian generals rea-
son that the defense Of their land from
tiers against invasion is their primary
objective, this is at any rats in line with
Russian military experience.
toopyright 1s4eJ
Evening star., 1946-04-04
Ten Thousand Subscriptions

The United Jewish Appeal this
year is designed to save one and
half million men, women and chill
dren who now are existing on the
narrow margin of life in devastated
Europe. No matter what other Ian
guage is employed to describe the
annual campaign in 1946, it's mean
ing can be nothing else than that of
reScuing the remnant of the Jewish
community on the Continent. Twelve
years ago there were nearly four
times the present number of Jews in
the countries stretching between the
English Channel and the Volga
River. Those ancient lands were
their homes: they had helped to
build them in terms of culture as
well as in economic wealth; they had
proved their right to the protection
OF the common laws of modern
civilization; they had served in all
armies, fought for all flags, aided all
agencies of fellowship and mercy.
But when reaction gained control
of the government of Germany, then
set about dominating the whole Eu-
ropean area, the Jewish minority
was the first to feel it's baneful
cruelty. Long before war actually
broke out with the invasion of Po-
land in September, 1899. the Jews of
the Reich and the Jews in neighbor-
ing states had begun to suffer and
to die under the shadow of the
swaStika. And the end is not yet.
Thousands of Jews have perished of
hunger, cold. disease and black
despair since the fighting stopped.
Relief from America has been in
sufficient to help more than a rela-
tive few. The need was so incredibly
great. Three-fourths Of the Jewish
Evening star., 1946-04-04
Drastic Shokeup Needed

The disgraceful circumstances sur
rounding. the escape of convicted
murderers Medley and Mcfarland
from the District Jail provide addi-
tional evidence of the sorry state OF
affairs prevailing at this oft-criti-
cized institution. The almost un-
believable laxity on the part of two
policemen assigned especially to
forestall Just such break is indica-
tive of a shocking breakdown of dis
cipline and morale at Washington's
outmoded penal establishment on
the Eastern Branch. The situation
undoubtedly has been deteriorating
rapidly following the escape last No
vember of five other prisoners and
the subsequent suspension of Super
tendent Gill on charges of ineffi-
cheney. Testimony so far adduced at
the Gill hearing makes it plain that
a drastic administration shakeup is
in order, regardless of the outcome of
the Gill case. Certainly Mr.. Gill can
not be held accountable for the lat
est escape.
Attorney General Clark is to be
commended for ordering a sweeping
investigation of conditions at the
Jail. The Department of Justice has
good reason to step into the dismal
mess and attempt to straighten
things out, for there is no use in
placing Federal prisoners in an in
stitution that has attained such an
unenviable national reputation for
insecurity. Every escape means not
only more dangerous work for the
Federal Bureau of Investigation and
for police. but constitutes threat
to public safety and to the peace OF
mind of the community. Admittedly,
the jail staff is hampered by obso-
lete facilities dating back to 1875.
This is handicap to efficient ad-
ministration. without doubt. But
such ineXcusable official misconduct
as that which opened the way for
Medley and Mcfarland to leave the
Jail might have happened in a
brand-new establishment.
Among the questions which should
be answered Is why an officer with a
bad police record was assigned to
the important task OF guarding des-
Evening star., 1946-04-04
To Stoy the Hand of Others

II know that Mr.. Connell has led
a life devoid of evil, and that there
was none in his heart on the un-
happy day that brought him here.
Many of us, but for merciful Provi-
dence, could be standing in his place.
II know. too, that he has suffered
in his mind and in his soul, and,
therefore, that he has been pun
iShed.
"But the law, in the wisdom of its
experience, believes that punish
ment should serve also to stay the
hand of others. And I think it may
be that the course that I feel must
take will serve as a deterrent to
others. Those of us who drink now
and then must learn to stay out of
an automobile when we do.
ut is for this reason that I feel
I must add period of confinement
to the penalty that know Mr.. Con-
nell has already experienced. I hope
he will and can take it manfully."
With these words, Justice Henry
A. Schweinhaut of the District Court
yesterday sentenced James T. Con-
nell, 4437 Faraday place NV, to
serve five months in jail as the driver
OF an automobile which struck and
killed nine-year-old Raymond De Vol
last summer AS shown by testi-
mony during the trial, Mr.. Connell's
record had been that of a good citi-
zen. But by his own admission he
had taken four drinks prior to going
out in his car, with the result that
boy is dead. For Mr.. Connen, five
months in jail can add but little to
the punishment Of the memories
with which he will live for the rest
OF his days. Yet it may be hoped, in
the words OF the judge, that his ex-'
perience will serve "to stay the hand
of others"