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Evening star., 1947-10-28
Mr.. Johnston Soys 1t Well

The toughest problem raised by the cur
rent probe of Communist activities in
Hollywood is that Of reconciling the right
of Congress to investigate with the rights
Of individuals who. directly or indirectly,
are affected by an investigation.
Eric Johnston, president of the Motion
Picture Association of America, has done
an unusually good job of stating the
problem.
Some of our self-appointed liberals ap-
parently would like to deprive the House
Committee on Un-American Activities OF
the right to investigate communism in Hol-
lywood. Mr.. Johnston is not Of that school.
Contending that the broad power OF Con-
gress to investigate is one of the great
sentinels" of the public welfare, he says
that no thinking person would question
that Congress has the right to make
investigations. Most certainly this is true,
for In many instances the congressional
investigation, with all of its shortcomings,
Is the only instrument that can probe into
the dark spots of our society and bring
the truth out into the open.
It Is also fact, however, that in many,
If not In most congressional investigations,
there Is too little regard for the rights of
individuals. AS Mr.. Johnston expresses it:
'Too often individuals and institutions
have been condemned without hearing
or chance to speak In self-defense; SLAM
dered and libeled by hostile witnesses not
subject to croSs-examination and immune
from subsequent suit or prosecution. Legal
counsel cannot be heard except at the COM
mittee's pleasure. Too often this protec-
ton is limited to advice on constitutional
rights. The committee can accept or reject
explanatory statements for the record"
It seems to The Star that this Is fair
and comprehensive criticism of the tnves-
tigative processes of most congressional
committees. It does not apply with any
greater force to the Committee on I'm
American Activities than to many other
committees. But rs long as it applies
to any committee, there remains an obli
CATION to correct an unwholesome con-
dition.
Mr.. Johnston does not suggest any spe-
eific method of remedying this condition.
And, indeed, the problem Of correction is
n difficult one, for most of the advantages
Of the congressional investigation would
be sacrificed II these inquiries were re-
auired to observe the rules of procedure
and evidence which prevail in the courts.
That the problem is difficult, however,
does not detract from the need for finding
some solution. The responsibility rests
with Congress, and its members should
be mindful of the fact that the prestige
Of the National Legislature is going to
suffer unless something constructive Is
done about this matter. The objective
should be, not to shield the individual
from the direct. or indirect consequences
Of exposure, but to see to it that he has an
opportunity to submit his side of the story
in fair hearing.
Evening star., 1947-10-28
GLORY Doys

A man should lift his eyes these days
and fll his heart with the beauty that
rests on the land. Once in each cycle Of
time men label a year Nature gathers its
strength and scatters confetti shower OF
scarlet and gold, bronze and brown, tan
and russet. There is q deep purple haze
on the mountains and gossamer shim-
mering puff over the meadows and upland
mowings.
There is crisp tinge to the air at
dawn and he who rises to watch the first
long gray fingers of day reef in nights
canvas will see breath-taking beauty rs
the sunrise explodes its glory for brief
interlude over the slowly stirring land.
Small, ragged-edged blossoms of fog lie
over the creek sloughs. and little curlicues
OF mist play over the damp, dark shingles
on the barn. Mellow warmth blesses the
land at high noon and earth seems to
browse In the heat.
Countrymen 90 about their farm tasks
knowing that soon the glory days will pass
and the BROWNIES of squaw winter will
descend. Tall, tassel-topped corn shocks
stand in rows like brown tepees; beans are
stacked around brushy poles; piles OF
golden pumpkins are heaped against the
south side of weather -grayed barns. Gold
finches swoop over the fields in undulating
flight and bluejays scream a challenge
to an Indifferent world. Crows gather in
raucous caucus on the stubble and squir-
rels rush to make caches of acorns and
beechnuts. Days are short now and the
shadows deepen quickly when the sun tips
over the horizon. A million tiny lantern
lights gleam in the sky. This is the time
OF blue and gold days. At night the
harvest moon sails serenely among its
satellites. These are the glory days of
the year.
Evening star., 1947-10-28
BACKGROUND for Football Victories

BACKGROUND for Football Victories
To the Editor of The STAR
From the viewpoint Of an inexperienced foot
ball observer it looks as though the scores
given for all the games played on October IL.
showed many "lop-sided" victories. However,
only coaches and other football experts know
what makes team win or lose. Perhaps Mer-
rell Whittlesey has the answer to Coach
Stahley's tough job" in keeping good football
talent on our George Washington University
team In this connection Mr.. Whittlesey gave
a conversation between a prospective G. w.
student" and the coach, which showed that
many players couldn't make the grades schoas-
ticaly and G. w. lost them. If a team has to
enter stiff football competition, it certainly
should have proper practice and transportation
facilities, and also large coaching staff.
READER.
Evening star., 1947-10-28
WHITING the Steps

Down on her knees she sconrs and tohites
her steps
That In an hour Wiu bear ths dnskv
bloom
OF London too, Of neper-uamqnished orirns,
OF every boot that seeks the inside room,
surslv. 1t is q foolish thing to do,
TO bruise the fesb, to aoeor the hands
as rough !
As the poor heart that has no time 70
grieDe, y
geino concerned with other stsrnsr stnt.
Then suddenly, it's Hike. cup OF tea a
Before the fire, Dhen trtnter's m Ns
bones
NOTHING can really happen to the ioorId
4, Iona as Mary Ellen sohttss the stonss'
YETZA GILLESPIE.
Evening star., 1947-10-28
Iran Stands Up to Moscow

The Iranian Parliament took its courage
In both hands when it turned down the oil
agreement negotiated last year between
Premier Ahmed Qavam and the Soviet
government, for this virtual defiance OF
Moscows wishes raises the possibility OF
a renewed crisis in Soviet-Iranian relations
Under the draft agreement now nulli-
fed, Russia would have been allowed to
explore five provinces in Northern Iran,
including the highly strategic province OF
Azerbaijan, for oil deposits. Any proved
fields would be exploited by Russo-1ra-
nian company, wherein Moscow would have
a controlling interest by obtaining fifty
one per cent of the stock for twenty-five
years. The rights enjoyed by this company
would have enabled the company's Russian
agents to have exercised large measure
of local control over Northern Iran as well
as over the profits from oil that might
accrue.
All this naturally was repugnant to Ira
nian national sentiment. But at the time
the draft agreement was negotiated the
Iranian government had scant choice In
the matter. In breach of its obligations
under the big Three" Teheran declara-
ton of 1943, Moscow was refusing to evacu-
ate the northern provinces and obviously
had stimulated its puppets in Azerbaijan
to declare virtual independence OF the CEN
trail government Under these circum-
stances. the best Qavam could do was to
make ratification of the agreement de-
pendent on the approval of the Parliament,
as. required by the Iranian constitution.
Meanwhile, the Premier appealed to the
Security Council of the United Nations,
with the result that, in the end, Moscow
felt constrained to evacuate its troops and
leave its Azerbaijan puppets to their own
devices. The upshot was that they were
quickly ousted and Azerbaijan restored to
national control
Emboldened by these successes, the new
Parliament has voided the draft agreement
as having been signed under pressure and
as contrary to the national interest. In its
place. a program has been voted for oil
exploration and development by Iran itself,
coupled with provision for the selling OF
oil to the Soviet Union on a fair basis.
1t is interesting to evaluate the circum-
stances behind this action. There Is every
indication that the United States Gov
ernment has heartened the Parliament in
its stand. Last September, when the mat
ter was under discussion, our Ambassador
| George v. Allen, announced publicly In
Evening star., 1947-10-28

Another Protest Al sainst Discrimination
To the Editor of The Star:
Samuel Furash, whose letter appeared In Tne
Star on October is, is not the only victim OF
discrimination am Canadian and my nus
band is disabled veteran, but neighbors have
been trying their best to drive us out OF our
bought and -paid-f for home. 1t Is my judgments
that every one, regardless OF race, creed or
color, should live on friendly terms instead OF
with intolerance and hate.
RESIDENT OF SILVER SPRING.
Evening star., 1947-10-28

and an estimated 50,O00,000 smokers in this
country, the total is close to billion chances
of starting fire daily.
If there are no laws to help prevent all
that fire being dumped onto pavements to be
blown by winds into dry leaves, there should
be. Nearly any day some stupid bird might
carry glowing butt to her dry, fuzzy nest
under the caves of building and start people
wondering how the fire was caused.
GEORGE FREDERICK MILLER.
Evening star., 1947-10-28

the broadest views will prevail. But even
II the task undertaken is limited exclu-
sively to saving buildings, 1t Is sure to be
voluntary yet quasi-ofncial, has been felt
for long time. It's establishment comes
too late to preserve many monuments Of
the past but not too late to rescue still
more which now are in danger.
Evening star., 1947-10-28
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE.


@. Did the practice of dry cleaning originals
In France?-L. Mob.
A. 1t did About the middle Of the nine
teenth century, French cleaners hrst began 10
remove grease and dirt with solvents. using
benzene and camphene.
@. BY what process are the Bing Crosby
radio programs preduced?-P. E. j.
A. First the program lis tape-recorded. Next
1t is tape edited after which 1t Is transferred to
phonograph records, or "platters."
O. Why is = 10-cent piece called \ dimsi
w. McC.
A. The word dime IL derived from the Latin, ),
decem "ten" and decimns, tenth" dime,
was originally used to denote q tenth part. =,
tithe paid to q church, or to temporal ruler !
The first record is in 1877. From this 1t came
to mean . tenth Of a dollar. In 17S6 there IS.
record Of its use in connection with Continental
currency.
@ By what signs can one determine whether
or not the fish for sale in market Is fresf17
&C. G. o. :
A. In appraising nsh, the following are signs,
of freshness: The whole flsh, as rule, should
be rigid and flesh should be Arm; the odor
should be mild and pleasant; the eyes should
be clear and full the gills should be reddish o.
pink in color; the skin should be shiny and
color unfaded. Frozen fiSh should be in q
solidly frozen condition. There should be no
trace of browning or dried-out appearance.
Evening star., 1947-10-28
Practical Help for the Greeks

To the Editor OF The Star:
What we need in Greece is action and not
lot of U. n chatter, and If we do not act
Immediately, the oldest civilized nation in the
world will be annihilated. We In this country
cannot realize the suffering of the Greek peo-
pie, and If it is not stopped, Mr.. Handle Bar
Joe will be over here cutting the ears and noses
of us because We cannot agree to his slavery
plans. That II what Is happening IN Greece.
Evening star., 1947-10-28

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
Uriter, although it is permissible for
Uriter known to The Star to use
non de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1947-10-28

Criticizes Post Office Accounting
To the Editor Of The Star:
The United States Post ONCE Department
with its 100000 employees transacts billion
dollars worth of business year in an uncon-
ventional manner No one can say today
whether it is solvent today. No one knows
today its total liabilities today. No one knows
today its total bank balances today.
In the Postmaster Generals annual report to
Congress internal account yearly totals do not
agree with external audit totals in the same
report. Twenty-Five or more bureaus keep
accounts the totals of which are never carried
to a general ledger or central control accounts
The only general accounts are those main
tained by auditors outside the Post Once
Department.. External audit account totals
are never available to Post Office Department
executives in less than three to six months
after the close OF years business. One POST
master General in recent years discussed Post
Office Department finances with his top finan-
cial officer only twice in six years. Forty
thousand post offices are audited only once in
three years The float of outstanding money
orders is often used to finance current operat-
ing deficits There is no external audit of
postal savings accounts. Annual deficits are
covered by letters drawn on the Secretary of
the Treasury-although the United States Con-
stitution says plainly that no money shall be
drawn from the Treasury but IN, consequence
of appropriations made by law. Such methods
of operation of the United States Post Once
Department with its 100000 employees should
receive more attention from the American
taxpayer.
WALTER A. BOWERS
Evening star., 1947-10-28

bears were IN
any wise SINH
lar to the other
natural or wild
life that ex-
lists today, then
they assuredly
were free from
su pc rstitions
and emotions
at lie a S t,
from the kind
Evening star., 1947-10-28

are thrown
onto st r e e t $
and highways
daily. Count
ng wo or
three d ze n
cigarettes a day
to the smoker,
with half of
the butts dis
carded while
still h,Irpipc
Evening star., 1947-10-28
Questions and Answers

reader can get the answer to any susstion Of
Bureau, 3le I street NE. washington .. D. c.
Please inclose cents for return postage
Evening star., 1947-10-28
Birds as Fire Bugs

To the Editor Of The Star:
Some blame firebugs. others blame drought for
the current disastrousf fires. Nooneseems to think
OF lighted cigarette butts, millions Of which
Evening star., 1947-10-28

It is not Greeks that are killing Greeks It is
Joe Stalin's Balkan tribe. The Greek Nationals
are not vindictive people. They are peace
loving, democratic nation.
There is no peace today and there never will
be til Stains Red eagle has his wings clipped
J. r.
Evening star., 1947-10-28
'* Letters to The Star
Eastern Avenue 'Travesty'

i
To ths Editor Of The star:
An atrocity is being perpetrated at the north
ern boundary of the District of Columbia, which
is q travesty on our great democratic Nations
way Of life.
II you will drive out to Eastern avenue at
Takoma Park, you will see what mean. You
will see two streets running almost parallel, only
few feet apart, but on entirely different levels
one street in the District, the other in Mary
land. And. believe it or not wall is being
thrown up between the District of Columbia
and Maryland along parts Of these streets!
Just like in the old feudal days when each
castle had its moat that wall will be the barrier
between two States, whose people are not on
speaking terms, apparently, as they have not
been able to settle their differences amicably,
and thus save their citizens, as well as other
taxpayers q lot Of money.
Nobody seems to be in charge; you cannot
find out anything as to what it is all about, OR
what is going to happen to the houses along
these disunited streets.
The State of Maryland has a complete and
adequate sewerage system, which residents on
both sides of the old street were using, but the
District powers-that-be have decreed that all
on the District side must connect with the new
District Of Columbia sewer, at prohibitive cost
TO the home owners, all people of very modest
means, who moved away out there to procure
property at lower prices, and where taxes would
not be too high.
What will happen II the home owners cannot
pay for the sewer connections and install re-
tanning walls, ranging from to IL feet in
height? Will they be permitted to retain their
homes or will the District order them out? A
large number of them are GIs, some being
physically handicapped.
Why should these people have to pay for
sewer installations and retaining walls being
put in without their request, desire or consent?
Two of the houses are almost falling into the
new street. Will they be permitted to collapse?
JOHN w. PARKES.
Superstitions and Emotions Unnatural?
To the Editor Of The Star:
1t is hard to agree with the idea expressed
by Maurice West that our superstitions and
emotions were inherited from our jungle an
cestors. This is certain: If our jungle fore
Evening star., 1947-10-28

How about q revival of that old song,
Let 1t rain, let 1t rain, let 1t rain!"?
Laurel outlook., 1947-08-27
Mary BOngiani WEEDS
Paul MOgan Saturday
At Church Ceremony

Miss Mary Bongiani, daughter Of
Mrs. Lucy Bongiani, became the
bride of Paul Mogan at a ceremony
Saturday at st. Anthony's Catholic
church. The double-ring rites were
solemnized by Rev. T. O'Shea. Mrs.
r. ]. Rosselot, accompanied by Mrs.
Jack Goick, sang ooh, Lord, l Am
Not Worthy" and two other selec-
tions. The wedding marches were
played by Mrs. Goick.
The bride was given In marriage
by her brother, Paul Bongiani. Her
dress of white satin ended in a train
and with it wore a full length veil
held by a crown of apple blossoms.
Her bouquet was of roses. Miss
Alma BOngiani, sister of the bride,
dressed in blue satin, was maid of
honor. The bridesmaids, Miss Betty
Beslanowitch and Miss Mary Ann
DeCarlo, were dressed in pink. All
wore corsages of %gardenias. Tony
Bongiani, the brides brother, was
best man. For her daughters we'd
ding Mrs. Bongiani wore a dress of
black and white jersey with a cor
sage of pastel rosebuds.
A wedding breakfast was served
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Mogan for the bridal party and Rev.
O'Shea. In the evening, a dinner
at the BOngiani home was attended
Laurel outlook., 1947-08-27
TREWIN

Mr.. and Mrs. Dallas Cunningham,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Sparks, Mr..
and Mrs. Mike Beslanowitch and
Mrs. Charles Grubs attended the
Bongiani-Mogan wedding in Laurel
Saturday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Grubs and
children went to Columbus Saturday
to attend the Saltwater county All
club fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Flood and
son Patrick of Red Lodge spent Sun
day at the Grubs home.
A. L.. Grubs and son Calvin were
in Billings on business Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Branstetter of
Laurel were calling at the Grubs
home Sunday evening.
Calvin Grubs went to Red Lodge
Sunday to visit a few days at the
home of his uncle, Amos Flood and
Two good showers of rain visited
his section Friday afternoon.
Laurel outlook., 1947-08-27
The Outlook Says:

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Fash OF
Spokane, were recent overnight
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Getz.
Mrs. Fash and Mr.. Getz r brother
and sister.
A family reunion was held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. w.
Stow in Billings last Monday. Mr..
Stow is an attorney and former
Laurel resident. Children of Mr..
Stow attending the get-together in
Guided Josephine Nye of Bozeman,
Marie Charles of Winston Salem, N.
c., Alfred w. Stow of Anderson,
Ind, Harold j. Stow of Sacramento,
Calf, Louise V. Blandin of Greedy,
Colo, and Ed l.. Stow of Sacramento,
Calf.
Laurel outlook., 1947-08-27
''The YearIing"
Make Banana Flour
Sunday shows at 2:30, 6:45
and 9:15 p. M.
Monday and Tuesday shows at s P. M.

Dehydrated banana flakes and
flour packed and shipped to the
United States from Mexico, Central
America and Brazil were seer on
grocers' shelves in this country dur
ing the war. According to report,
300 tons of bananas were required
to produce 80 tons of flakes. Per-
haps the most novel use for ba-
nanas occurred a few years ago
when a stable quantity was used
as a substitute for grease in launch
ing ships.
Laurel outlook., 1947-08-27
Royal Theatre
WEEKLY PROGRAM

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
August 28-29-30
It's a wonderful story about a swell
guy-swell in the head, that is
and a glamour gal who had enough
talent and love for both of them.
It's one of the gayest, swingiest,
most hilarious films ever made.
Eddie Albert Gil Lamb
Joan Edwards Bill Goodwin
Constance Moore William Frawley
Laurel outlook., 1947-08-27

by 40 relatives and friends. Follow
ing the dinner the couple was hon
ored at a dance at the Park City
gymnasium attended by approximate
by 300 guests.
The couple will leave for Galena,
Kans., where Mr.. Mogan, an army
veteran, is attending school.
Laurel outlook., 1947-08-27
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends
and acquaintance for their kind
letters and cards and the many
flowers received, occasioned by the
death of Theodore Kirkland.
Mrs. Theodore Kirkland
and family.
Laurel outlook., 1947-08-27
Average Pennsylvania Farmer

If the average Pennsylvania
farmer could be found, he would
have about five milk cows, 90 lay
ing hens, four hogs, two sheep and
a half interest in a beef being fat
tened for market, according to a
report of Pennsylvania State col
lege.
Laurel outlook., 1947-08-27

@ActivitieS

The first fall meeting of the
American Legion Auxiliary will be
held Sept. 2 at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. R. B. Packard. Members
are asked to bring their dues for
1913.
Hostesses will be Mildred Sheets
and Mrs. Bryant Nutting.
Laurel outlook., 1947-08-27
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY
August 81, Sept. IL
A boys love for a pet and a mans
fight for survival against nature
makes one of the finest pictures of
all times. Never before has so
human, so engrossing, so stirring a
picture of simple people with hearts
as big as the outdoors they loved
and fought for been made. Filmed
in technicOlor.
Gregory Peck Chill Wills
Jane Wyman Glenn Bevans
Claude Jarman, Jr. Henry Travers
Laurel outlook., 1947-08-27
'"Hit Parade
of l947"

End Feature
A wholesome family entertainment
picture with a sympathetic story of
a boy and a horse set against rug
ged desert backgrounds.
Preston Foster Quinn Williams
Gail Patrick Patti Brady
Bill Sheffield Buzz Henry
Laurel outlook., 1947-08-27
liking of the
Wild HOrSeS''

BANK NIGHT THURSDAY
with shows at GAS and $40
One show Friday at s P. M.
Saturday shows at GAS & $40 P. NJ
The Nome nugget., 1947-12-22
IT. JACOB KAUFMAN DIES OF HEART ATTACK

It. Jacob Kaufman, age 36, died suddenly Saturday at 12:40 p.m., having suffered heart attack at noon.
 It. Kaufman who was adjutant with the Medical Administrative Corp, at the 202nd Station Hospi- tai, and who has been here for about two years with bis wife Syl- via and son Harry, and a baby son born recently, was we'll known and liked in the community, comes from Babylon, Long Island.
 Their many friends extend con- dslence to the bereaved family for their loss and saddened holiday.
The Nome nugget., 1947-12-22
Oh, Deer, Izaak Walton Never Tried A Lassc

KALISPELL, Mont. (P)-Three Kalispell fishermen came home from a fishing trip with buck deer-and they didn't have a gun along.
 Dewitt O'Neill, Shirley Ander- son and Elaine Hoover were troll ing for trout on Flahead Lake when they saw a deer swimming. O'Neill laSsoed the animal after six tries.
The Nome nugget., 1947-12-22
PAN AMERICAN BRINGS IN LARGE LOAD OF MAIL

The Pan American brought in over 5000 pounds of Christmas mail last Saturday as well as a shipment of Christmas cheer for the children of Shishmaref from the Seattle Chamber of Commerce.
 This shipment is scheduled to leave with Wien Airlines as soon as weather permits.
The Nome nugget., 1947-12-22

Early in December the following notice appeared in a booksellers window, in Scotland.
 Buy your Christmas books now, so that you may read them before posting"