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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-26

WASHINGTON, - When the ma
tons school bells begin ringing
this fall the so-called crisis in
American education automatically
becomes at least 9 per cent worse
than it was when schools closed
for the summer.
This is because the first babies
born in the U. S. war-birth boom
have now reached school age, &C.
cording to the U. S. Office of Edu-
cation. 1t is estimated that first
grade enrollments will be 9 per
cent more than normal, and will
continue to increase for at least
the next six years as a result Of
the boom.
This raises the question of how
long a critical situation can be
dignified with the title of ''crisis"
before it becomes simply chronic.
Among themselves educators have
been calling what is wrong with
the American schools a "crisis"
for the last 10 or Is years. So
during the past year when the
public finally got let in on it,
lot of the education leaders were
able to say pontifically, "Well, we
told you So"
During the years through which
they have nursed their crisis in
relative obscurity, the leaders in
the field Of education have come
to agree on a prime cause, and
also the cure. The most important
cause of U. S. schools ills, they
say, is low teachers salaries, al
though in trying to prove their
point they have almost gotten
more interested in the intriguing
statistics Of the thing than the
problem itself. And the cure, they
have come to agree upon more
recently, is some sort Of. federal
help.
At the start OF the 80th Con-
gress it looked like something
constructive might be done. The
public seemed to be sufficiently
aroused. to support anything which
would bail the nations schools out
of their trouble. Senator Taft, the
new Senate spark plug, promised
that he would do everything he
could to get something done. And
the education leaders apparently
were ready to do their part.
But what happened? Even be-
fore hearings on any bills started,
1t became apparent that, although
there was unanimous agreement
among educators on federal aid
as the remedy, there was no
agreement On just what form this
federal aid to schools should take.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-26

the New York dispatch quoting Mr..
Paul H. Griffith, national commander
of the American Legion to the effect
that United States military forces
should be sent to Greece if that coun-
try is invaded, it is apparent that
thoughts of another war are in many
minds and that the mass hysteria
which has spread alarmingly through
out this country is playing a tragic role
in creating sentiment for an armed
showdown with Russia.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-26
By Joseph and Stewart AIsop

writing 80 per cent of any operat-
ing loss in most cases.
Even 50. the shipping companies
have not enjoyed the new low
rates. Frazer Bailey, president Of
the National Federation of Ameri-
can Shippers, forcibly brought this
fact home to Smith and the other
spawned political hacks who now
compose the Maritime Com
mission. The result was the Au-
gust 18th telegram, which
was despatched without consulting
any policy-making American Off
cial.
The innocent sounding telegram
attracted little attention at first.
Then, as officials in the State and
Commerce Departments began to
study it's real meaning, the storm
clouds began to gather about good
old "Poko's" head. The experts
were of the unanimous opinion
that raising freight rates and fore
ing many American ships off the
seas would result in downright dis
aster.
As far as domestic policy is con-
cerned,' the move would have an
inflationary effect. The admins
tration is of course committed to
a battle against initiation. But its
impact on American policy abroad
would be a great deal more seri-
ous A very high proportion Of
the dollar spending of the west
ern European countries goes to
paying for the shipping which car
ries what they must buy here to
home ports. Before the rate
slump, for example, of every $40
which the French or Italians paid
for the desperately needed coal.
an average of $12 went for car
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-26

rying the coal across the ocean.
The proportion OF transport
charges on wheat and other bulk
cargoes was not much less. Thus
it is hardly surprising that unoffi-
cial but nevertheless exceedingly
plaintive Macedonian cries were
instantly emitted by both
the French and the British to
American representatives in Paris
and London.
Another sufferer from the order
would certainly have been the
Maritime Commission itself.
Something very like chaos already
reigns at the commission.
The business of %canceling and
re : issuing charters would have
made the chaos complete.
Consider this story, and you will
observe that the Ease history con-
tains every element which pre-
vents American governmental eff
%ficiency. First, there is patronage.
In it's wartime guise as the War
Shipping Board, under Admiral
Emory Land and Captain Gran
vile Conway, the commission was
a model of efficiency. President
Truman actually promised to
name Conway chairman in success
sion to Land. But the party chiec-
tains, with their incessant clamor
for pork and patronage, changed
his mind. The result is the pres
ent body.
Then, to patronage, add special
interest pressure. The influence of
the big shipping people in the
commissions passion for restrict
ing tonnage and raising rates is
only too obvious. One would, in
deed, respect the whole transac-
ton more, if there were any evil
dence that the commission had
yielded for some return, rather
than from sheer, silly, flabbiness.
Then, to special interest pressure,
add total lack of coordination. A
major step is taken, affecting all
policy, without so much as mott
flying the policy-makers. Such are
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-26
Star Program

State ports with Wilmington favored
In proportion with its resources. 10 IN
clude public terminals, tobacco storage
warehouses, ship repair facilities. near.
by sites for heavy industry and so-1oo1
Cape Fear river channel.
City auditorium large enough to meet
needs for years to come.
DEVELOPMENT Of Southeastern North
Carolina ag, icultural and industrial; re-
sources through better markets and 1000
processing, pulp wood production ana
factories.
Emphasis on the regions recreation
advantages ana improvement OF resort
accommodations.
Improvement OF Southeastern North
Carolina's farm-to-market and primary
roads, with a paved highway from Top
sail inlet to Bald Head island.
Continued effort through the City's In
dustrial Agency to attract more In
dustries.
Proper utilization Of Bluethenthal air
mort for expanding air service.
Development Of Southeastern North
Cardinals health facilities. especially in
counties lacking hospitals. and lncluo-
ing a Negro Health center.
ENCOURAGEMENT Of the growth OF COM
mercial fishing.
Consolidation OF City and County gov
ernments.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-26
Case Hist Orv

WASHINGTON, - L you want
a case history of what is wrong
with the American government,
consider the row between
the U. S. Maritime Commission
and the State and Commerce De-
partments. The cause of the hull
labaloo is the Maritime Commits
sion's hankering to toss the policy
of the United States of America
into the waste-basket, in order to
crafty the smooth lobbyists who
infest its corridors.
On August IS, the Maritime
Commissions genial bemired
chairman, Admiral W. W. "Poko''
Smith, sent a telegram to every
company chartering govern
ment : owned ships. This means
practically the entire shipping in
dust1y. The telegram announced
that all charters on these ships
were to be cancelled as Of August
31st. Charterers of government
vessels were to be allowed to car
ry on, subject to conditions to be
announced later. The man condi.
ton was to be an increase in the
charter rate the rate which pr.
vate shippers pay the government
for the Liberty, Victory, and other
ships which they operate.
The intention was to force many
of the chartered ships of the seas,
and thus increase freight rates.
Shipping rates began to slump this
spring, and have gone well below
their highest levels. Some shippers
have been, indeed, operating at a
loss. But this has been largely a
paper loss. Under the Maritime
Commission contract with the
shippers, the U. S. govern
ment has in effect been under
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-26
Chronic Crisis
BY LARSEN

The first struggle arose between
parochial and private school lead
ers IN the one hand, who think
that they should get a share OF
any federal funds that are made
available. And the opponents to
this idea-led by the National Ed
ucation Association - think that
only public, unsupported schools
should get help. This WASN'T a new
issue. The National Education AS
ISOLATION has always s~teadeastly
refused to give an inch on their
stand on this question. The snip
ing which went On irritated con-
gressmen who wanted to help the
schools.
Then, it developed, there was
no agreement over how much
money to ask for in the way of
federal aid. Senator Taft's bill
only called for $3.50, 600, 900. The
National Education Association
decided to 60 along with him. But
a lot of support went to a bill
offered by Sen. George Aiken Of
Vermont to provide $500, 900, 900
the first year and up to more
than a billion later. This fumbling
around also diluted the main eff
fort.
When the congressional hear
ings on the subject finally got
started, it was discovered that al
though most educators agree that
federal aid could be had without
dangerous federal control of the
schools, they had neglected to sell
a lot Of congressman and state
governors on this idea. Today the
issue OF federal control O. schools
seems to be the biggest stumbling
block to passage of a federal aid
bill.
On the brighter side, however,
il is pointed out that the Senate
committee has given a favorable
report on the Taft bill. In the
House, the hearings are complete
and there is some indication that
a favorable report might be in
the offing when the second session
of the Both starts.
While the main remedy for the
crisis is being booted around,
however, the states have taken it
upon themselves to raise teachers
an average of $500 a year
throughout the country. But even
SO, the education leaders aren't 50
sure this is all to the good. They
are worried lest it will encourage
the great number Of unqualified
teachers to stay in their jobs.
Meanwhile, what about Johnny,
who u trying to learn his ABC's?
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-26
Special Session


President Truman has said that
he does not expect to call a spe-
clal session of Congress to set the
Marshall Plan in motion. But a
mouting crisis will not wait polite
ly while Congressman take a five
month vacation.
We have heard all the plausible
reasons why a special session isn't
necessary. 1t is said that the coun-
tries OF western Europe must first
report on their needs and their
own proposals for action. Mean
while, the Hartman committee j.
looking around to see what the
United States can supply. Then the
plan is to have the Senate and
House foreign affairs committees
study the situation and frame a
program of aid.
Under this schedule every
thing would be all ready for Con-
gress when the regular session
convened in January. Advocates of
this arrangement intimate that by
this method "everything will be
yet" before Congress meets. But
there is no good reason to expect
final action by this schedule be-
fore March.
And what if March should be too
late? What if Britain goes into
technical bankruptcy? What if Eu-
rope, unable to get aid
from America, drifts closer
to economic chaos - and Com
munism? What if millions of peo-
pie, witnessing the slowness of
democratic processes, should lose
faith in them?
We wouldn't predict such disas-
tiers. But we do think the crisis
looks very much more urgent from
Europe than the American public
realizes - Or than the American
Government has disclosed. It is
reported that every American dip
loraat in Europe is urging a spe-
cial session. And the latest dis
patch OIL this question from sa-
vile R. Davis, chief of our London
office. datly declares that emer-
gency measures will have to be
taken within the next two or
three months"
Mr.. Davis points out that this is
not merely a "dollar crisis" It is
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-26

also a crisis of feeling, with 8i ~,
creasing number OF Britors OF a,
shades of opinion coming 10 TX.
that the United States Is WINS
to let them "be swept oVeF "'
DAM"
President Truman and Secretary
Marshall may believe they nt
go slow with Congress. Or "S
may be looking hopefully to sew
al other potential means OF ea'I..
the dollar famine. One TooIo
to sharply step up the ou5.,s
scarce materials for ma-a.'
stockpiles in the United Sac
Another would be further
of ships similar to thai % l,s
In Britain's case such a u.o
would cut the outflow Of S'a'''
dollars into shipping charges
One other, which we nave ~,
seen mentioned, would %
gradual lowering Of Annel'~ ~.
tariff barriers to permit Ts ~,
port of more European gooas. i n,.
could be done by the Pre5loeN:
der the authority Of the Keep
cal Trade Agreements hc obt
dollars worth of goods ool 1.,
from Europe would add a oO,- "a
to Europe's short suppl
subtract , dollar from the ioaF''
or gifts, the United STATES
pecting to make. c,re,
Any or all these hs''
would be useful. But even 10
these steps the Adminis:T1 .,o.
needs public support based A
lie understanding OF the cTlsis ,ro.
best they would be mercy .5an
rary substitutes for the Ma 9,r.
Plan. Which means that ma, IN
sighted program should Dc We
operation as soon as posSIoas ss
don't believe March IS as ~ III
possible. We don't believe nod 10
be t'smart politics" IN the
soft-pedal the emergency. ~,;7b.
Even II a special session .,l,sng
be politically troublesome We oa-
such a session Is probaDiy s4cy
ly way to bring the fuI Amer.
of the situation home 70 r.,,rsr
cans. We hope P~resloeH1 yll
and the State Departnl'! cesG-
take the Nation irto Their
dence and act boldly.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-26
Come Out In The Open

Sometimes readers address letters
to the editor on live subjects urging
that something be said in these columns
to stimulate action by the city and the
county governing bodies but requesting
that their communications be not pub
lished. ..,
Such a letter is now in hand. The
author wants to know what has become
of the auditorium project, the truck
lane project and most important of
all" the airport project.
"Mr. Editor" he writes, "Tm not
just trying to find fault, and I don't
want this letter published-but don't
you agree that something should be
done to wake up those poor souls run
ming our city"
And he adds: "Couldn't you write
something in your paper that would
%(cause) the gentlemen to wake up and
do something's"
We are in hearty agreement that
something should be done about the
auditorium which has so long been a
cherished dream of Wilmington's pro-
gressive citizenship, that a truck lane
should be established before all the
plaster falls and all the windows are
broken, and foundations weakened
along Third street and especially about
the airport.
But we are at a loss to know what
more can be said, in addition to the
many appeals for action that have al
ready appeared in these columns on all
three projects.
The Star has steadily urged the city
to build an auditorium, to come to some
decision on a truck lane that would be
equitable to all interests concerned, and
has been all but violent in it's demand
that a constructive program be started
by the county administration for COM
plete and profitable operation of
Bluethenthal airport.
The Star takes this opportunity to
urge it's readers, when they have some
thing to say, neither to hide behind
anonymity or refuse to allow their let
tiers to be published.
It is only by bringing public pres
sure to bear for improvements that the
governing bodies of city and county can
be convinced they are not keeping up
with what the people want or abreast
of the need.
Write Us more letters about what
you think should be done TO better tho
city and the county. Space will always
be found for them on this page.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-26
Mass Hysteria

Neither Mr.. David E. Lilielthal,
chairman of the Atomic Energy Com
mission, nor spokesman for the Army
Or Navy could be expected to confirm
the article in the Denver Post that a
great cave Tor caves) is being created
under mountains back of Albuquerque
for the storage of war material. If
true the authorities would be the last
to admit it.
But when read in conjunction with
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-26
Free Bleeders
May Be Helped
By WILLIAM A. O'BRrrx

N, n
In true purpura, bleeding
ours, without obvious rau,s
the skin and organs. BIs.u
from the uterus, nose and m,n.
stomach and intsstines. ki5,..
and backs Of the eyes is comm
Brain hemorrhage develops in Nv.
out of every 10 patients. n -,
ton to this special variety If w.
pura, there are other, wbios
velop as symptoms of t2fectjouuy IT,
nutritional deficiency, c5ro-;.
wasting disease, or ~followin1
administration Of certain drl2o,
True purpura is more conn.,
in young women, although i ,non
occur in both sexes al anv 10y
The condition is due 10 sxoo, sse,
thinness of the blood vessels 1--WE
too few, Or imperfect, blood nls S,'
lets Especial cells which ASST =,
CLOTHING OF the blood.
Patients suspected Of bar,..
true purpura can be tested rs
their bleeding tendencies. In ro.,
purpura, a needle prick in the sS;n
may bleed for hours. When
sample Of the blood is drawn ir,o
test tube, it may eliot IN n.
usual time, but the clot is too so+t
to hold up in the circulating blood
stream and plug a hole which i,
causing bleeding. A piece of n.
bone marrow may be removes
through a tiny skin incision Over
the sternum and the condition NJ
the blood cells studied.
In the average case Of rue N.Y..
pura, removal of the spleen is tbe
solution to the difficulty. In t6s
absence OF the spleen, the blood
platelets increase at once and sion
the bleeding tendency. When
bleeding is brisk, and the patient
is considered unsuitable for i'm.
mediate operation, repeated blood
transfusions may be lifesaving.
Removal OF the spleen in true
purpura is more apt to be success.
full if the patient is under 30 years
Of age. Medicines may be admin.
istered for the milder forms, al.
though only one-third Of true Dur.
pura patients will be benefited.
Patients with purpura shuold be
examined for possible causes Of
their bleeding, such as taking
sleeping and headache remedies,
arsenic and quinine and particu.
larly gold salts. In some patients
the condition seems to be On an
allergic basis.
Spleen removal failures s.
most common in those varieties
OF true purpura in which the
condition has become chronic
Colder persons) and in those in
which the bone marrow is detec.
tive and cannot make new plate.
let's. Although the operation caw'
es all bleeding to stop immediats
ly, patients should be careful be-
cause further hemorrhage may
develop in some cases.
QUESTION: l am "a years Old,
and am bowlegged. Can my leg,
be Strengthened? Would COD liver
oil help?
ANSWER: IT is too late for cod
liver oil to help. Consult YOU
physician about the possibility Of
corrective surgery, Or wear cor
cealing clothing.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-26
Quotation

waen we have an army which can sy to
IL and an air force that can fly it, there
Is every prospect that We can avoid war
ana make the peace permanent. The o,aran'
zee OF sure, swift retribution will certainly
deter any would-be aggressor.-Gen Jacob T..
Devers' commander, Army Ground Forces.
mere Is as much reason for a New Yorker
70 cohtrloute to the education of a Kentuckian
VINO Will spend his adult life in Manhattan
as tha+ OF a Brooklynite who will ore day
make his home in California.-Dr. James B.
C2hant' president, Harvard University.
IN a republic such as ours success or failure
always depend in major part on civilian
who can on short notice bring them
selves to the defense of their country from
farms, Offices, and lathes.-Gov. Earl Warren
of California,
We cannot impose our freedom upon other
nations. But we can make freedom obtalnable
for all men by our ability to control our own
destiny and remain free.-Gen. Carl Spaatz'
commander, Army Air Forces.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-26

the elements OF our difficulties
There is reason to believe tha'
Smith and his colleagues nave
now been badgered and beaten m
to reversing their stand. This pre-
sumably proves the rule that we
always save ourselves in ne eno'
1t would be cheaper, however 10
begin a little sooner.
Copyright, 1947, N. Y. Herald
Tribune. Inc.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-26
Just In Fun
They'll Know

Discussing his epitaph, Sir John
Strange said, II want no fuss,
nothing fancy. I simply want
these words on my stone: Her.
lies a lawyer who always spoke
the truth"
"But," a friend protested, no
one will know who rests there"
"Oh, yes, they will know Sir
John replied. ''All who read VIII
say, That's strange!' Wall
Street Journal.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-26
GOOD MORNING

The mind is its own place, and In
Nself can make q heaven OF nen' "a nell
81 heaven.-John Milton.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-18
MOTHER OF E. B0sT ARRIVES FROM SALT
 LAKE CITY ON VISIT

Mrs. Sylvia P. Bost of Salt Lake City arrived in Juneau by plane Monday, for visit of several weeks at the home of her son, E L. Bost, owner of Bost's Auto Paint Shop.
 Making her first plane trip, Mrs. Bost flew from Salt Lake city to Seattle, then to Juneau and is very enthusiastic about air transporta- tion. She plans to fly to San Fran cisco from here, to visit another son on her return home.
 Although Mrs Bost has been here only a short time she is already impressed with the country, and may decide to make this her home, according to her son. This is per- haps an indication that the real spirit of pioneering never dies, as Mrs. Best is a member of the Daughters of Pioneers of Utah. She is also an active church worker in her home city.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-18
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management DISTRICT LAND OFFICE
 Anchorape Alaska
AllIiiol dSC, AioSho.
 March 25. 1947. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

March 25. 1947.
 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
 Notice is hereby given that Carls Nils Ande-s -'l has made application for a five-acre homesite under the act of May 26, 1884 (48 Stat. 809), Anchorage Serial 011332, for tract of land designated as Lot "A' Plac of U. s. Survey No 2388, Tract A, Tee Harbor Group of Homesites, sit uated on the east shore of Favorite Channel and the west shore of Tee Harbor, latitude 58 24' 48v N. longi- tude 1340 45, 45~ w. containing 4.79 acres, and it is now in the files of the District Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska.
 Any and all persons. claiming ad- versely any of the above mentioned lands should file their adverse claims in the local land office, at Anchorage, Alaska, within the period of publication or thirty days there after. or they will be barred by the provisions of the statutes. GEORGE. A. LINGO, Acting Manager. First publication, May 2, 1947. Last publication, July 2, 1947.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-18
NATIONAL CEMETERY
 AT JUNEAU E GIVEN
 SUPPORT BY BARTLETT

Appearing before the War De- partinent subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, Delegate Bartlett has heartily sup ported the War Departments plans for establishing new national cemetery in the vicinity of Juneau.
 The department is asking Con- gress to appropriate money at this time to begin initial work on the project which is estimated to cost approximately $1,300000. The cem- etery would provide facilities not only for World War II dead but also for Alaska veterans and the members of their families.
 The present national cemetery at Sitka will remain permanent and will continue to be maintained.