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Evening star., 1947-10-26
Cabinet ReshuffIe in France

The revamping of the Ramadier cabi-
net and the summons to Parliament TO
meet in special session next Tuesday
underline the gravity of the crisis with
which France is confronted.
That crisis is by no means wholly due
to the impact of De Gaulle's astounding
triumph in the municipal elections 1t
is due likewise to a desperate economic
and financial situation which makes par
liamentary action imperative. The franc
is slipping, and demands by the Communist
controlled trade unions for a general fifty
per cent increase in wages under threat
of general strike would, If acceded to,
precipitate uncomfortable imitation.
However, the De Gaullist victory pre-
cipitates the inevitable showdown all
along the line. Like big stone thrown
into q pond, the resultant waves OF popular
emotion are washing at the existing par
liamentary foundations, even though there
has been technically no change within
Parliament itself. Yet shifts in the politi-
cal lineup in Parliament are inevitable,
because several groups therein repre-
sented have virtually become segmentS of
the new De Gaullist bloc. This is notably
true of the Radicals, who form part of the
coalition government headed by Premier
Ramadier.
It is presumably in order to effect a
quick stabilization, at least for the
moment, that Ramadier has reshufhed
his cabinet Technically it is not new
government, because the Premier himself
did not resign, though all the other mem
bers did and some were dropped. However,
the resultant smaller cabinet contains
no new members. One-half the portfolios
are held by Socialists, together with three
Popular Republicans, two Radicals and
one independent. The Popular Repubn-
Evening star., 1947-10-26
The Police Wait Too Lonq

There is every indication that the police
authorities have acted vigorously and with
determination in the case of thirteenth
precinct policeman Donald G. Drager, who
has been suspended from the force and
charged with housebreaking in connection
with raid on private home last week.
According to the complainant, Drager
entered his home, broke open a cupboard,
and took $40 in cash together with a
quantity of whisky. Drager denies that he
took anything, and that, of course, is an
issue to be settled in the courts.
So far as the police authorities are con-
cerned, they have done everything that
could be expected of them in this instance.
But there is plenty of room to wonder why
they have not taken action sooner to get
Policeman Drager off the force.
Drager became policeman in 1910. On
a number of occasions since then he has
been before the trial board ION charges
involving negligence INSTRUMENTATION and
failure to perform his duty. In each of
these cases he was found guilty. His
record follows:
July %, 1943: Tried before the trial
board on charges of leaving his beat,
pleaded guilty and was warned.
January 26, 1945: Tried before the cap
tain of the Traffic Division, pleaded guilty
to a charge of disobedience of orders when
he parked his motorcycle in an unsheltered
area; was fined $40 but permitted to work
ten hours of extra duty.
March IA, 1945: Tried before the trial
board and found guilty of failing to patrol
his beat continuously. Fined $5.
March 80, 1945: Suspended from duty
without pay for insubordination. No de-
tails given on record.
April Is, 1945: Relieved from further
duty on motorcycle and transferred to
No. IL.
May 8, f945: Before trial board on charge
of failing to communicate with precinct
and warned. On charge of willful dis
obedience of orders, found guilty and
fined $25
August 1, 1945: Tried before trial board
and found guilty of Cd failing to phone
precinct and (2) failing to patrol beat con-
stantly and fined SIS on each charge.
October 3, 1945: Before trial board, found
guilty of inefhciency and warned if he was
convicted before any trial board within
year, he would be dismissed from thu
force.
The obvious question raised by all of
this is why Drager was kept on the force
until he became involved in a charge of
HOUSEKEEPING Most certainly, on this
record, he is not a proper person to be
intrusted with the responsibilities of
police officer. And it we'll may be Won
dered, in the light of the Drager case, how
many other policemen there may be on the
force who have no business being there.
Evening star., 1947-10-26
West Points Horses
rom the New York Times.

From the New York Times
To the sentimentalist the announcement that
horses will soon disappear from West Point as
relics of an outmoded form Of warfare Will
mean simply the end of picturesque feature
of military training, the discontinuance OF West
Points championship polo team and the dis
appearance of the academy's annual horse
show. But to those who have experienced mill
tary training particularly during college years.
the exit of the faithful steed will mean the end
of valuable and potent aid In military edu-
cation.
In the cavalry school the trained horse plays
almost as much Of a part in teaching his neo-
phyte rider the intricacies Of mounted combat
as does the human instructor. In equitation
classes the soldier. through contact With his
mount learns teamwork, quickness OF thinking
and sharpness Of perception. Physically. his
"seat" on the saddle teaches him grace OF
movement and helps him to become alert and
agile.
Undoubtedly horse cavalry In the old sense
has been outmoded by modern inventions and
the increased pace of up-to-date warfare.
Mechanizat ton will mean that West Pointers
can learn a form Of combat more in keeping
with conditions they may some time have to
face on the field of battle. But 1t Is to be
doubted If instruction in the use OF these ma
chimes Of war ever can give the individual
soldier as much basic training In many OF the
abstract, but essential. elements OF military
education as the old fashioned four-legged jeep.
Evening star., 1947-10-26
Fighting Fire in the Air

The United Airlines disaster at Bryce
Canyon, Utah, inevitably raises a question
as to the adequacy of fire-aghting facilities
in such modern airliners as the DC-6. In
this particular instance an additional ques-
ton arises as to the wisdom OF depriving
crews of some means of access to baggage
compartments while planes are in flight.
Under Civil Aeronautics safety regula-
tions, the baggage and other compartments
of commercial planes must be provided
with -extinguishing apparatus, operable
by remote. control from the pilots cockpit.
An automatic fire alarm system also is re-
quired, so that the outbreak of fire In an
obscure part of the ship may be detected
promptly by the crew. Thus, red light
flashes on the instrument board whenever
the temperature of any section of the plane
rises above normal. Smoke, too, will cause
this alarm to operate. At such signal the
pilot may flood any part of the craft with
a fires -smothering gas by pressing button.
When, in the case of the DC-6 fire, the
fire distinguishing system proved unequal
to the emergency, the crew had no way OF
getting into the baggage compartment to
fight the fire with hand equipment or other
measures, according to investigators. This
is because plane designers apparently have
veered away from the old system OF pro-
viding matches through which emergency
entrance may be made into the baggage
section. Provision of such matches prob
ably is difficult in high altitude planes with
pressurized cabins.
Perhaps the crew of United Airlines'
Flight 608 could not have fought the fire
successfully even had they had access to
the scene of the blaze. It is possible, how
ever, that situation might arise in the
future when immediate entry into the
baggage compartment might avert disas-
ter This is phase of aviation safety that
merits special study by Federal inspectors
and aeronautical engineers.
Evening star., 1947-10-26

dium to teach many things. But propaganda
pictures should be plainly labeled as such and
should not be offered to people who pay good
prices for an evening Of fun, fancy or inspira-
ton.
The war, of course, brought in a flood of
propaganda. But now the time has come to get
back to first principles and to release the artis-
tic genius of writer's, producers and actors for
the creation of better entertainment.
This applies with special point to the group
OF radicals who are being exposed. Their
efforts to hide behind their constitutional
rights Is shabby business. The testimony of
those who have exposed them merely rein
forced what every intelligent patron of the
movies has known a long time There has
been Communist propaganda inserted here and
there in entertainment pictures. There also
has been New Deal propaganda and anti-New
Deal propaganda and pro-British and pro-
French and pro- almost everything 1t won't
help to try to define Communist propaganda
as such.
What is needed is to clear out those who
have abused their positions to serve secret ends.
And then the companies ought to get back on
their jobs as showmen. I don't believe any of
us want Menjou or Warner or Sam Goldwyn
to tell us what to think. But at present prices
we do have right to ask for better actors,
better plots and better writing
Evening star., 1947-10-26

The mysterious marriage OF Sir Edwin Arnold
to his third wife was discussed in The Star on
October 10, 1897. st. Ma
Poets thias' Church, Earls Court
Third Morriooe London, had been the
scene of the ceremony
Those present. it was explained, included the
poets brother, Sir Arthur, and the Japanese
Minister and their wives. The brides name
was not mentioned in any report Of the we'd
ding She was understood to have been one OF
the young daughters of "a wealthy Tokyo fam
lily who taught Sir Edwin Japanese, and who
in turn were instructed by him in English"
as described in his book "Japonica." The girl,
it seems, was brought to Britain for further
education in anticipation Of her betrothal. Sir
Edwin was 65 at the time of his strange en-
gagement He lived seven additional years.
dying in 1904 His Light of ASIA" published
originally in 1873, still has readers, even though
scholars agree that 1t is inaccurate with respect
to both Buddhism and Christianity.
One of the celebrated court cases Of the fab
uous '9Os ended on october 81, 1897, when
jury filed before Judge Rich
Luetqert Jury ard s. Tuthill in Chicago and
DISCHARGED declared that 1t was unable
to decide the guilt or inno-
cence of Adolph Luetgert, charged with the
murder of his wife. The foreman said that
at the end of 38 hours of discussion, nine men,
bers favored conviction, three were opposed
After dismissal the jurors returned to their
room and signed resolution of thanks to the
presiding jurist, States Attorney Charles s.
Deneen and his mo less brilliant assistant"
w. M McEwen. The Stars editorial comment
on the trial suggested that the people at large
will surely cast their verdict against contin-
uance Of the modern system of expert testi-
nony," with authorities on handwriting, poi
sons, insanity bones and what not" debating
each other from the witness stand. IF expert
testimony is to have any value In future" 1t
argued, some new method must be
adopted"
"The Self-Made Man" was the subject Of an
address delivered at Princeton University by
former President Grover
Former President Cleveland and reported at
A. Princeton length in The Star for Oc-
tober a. 1897. I'm coun-
try like ours" the former Chief Magistrate
contended, "it is exceedingly unfortunate that
there should be SO many blind followers Of
the lying partisan and the fattering dema-
Evening star., 1947-10-26
Oscar Struus Memorial

The memorial to Oscar Straus at the
entrance to what eventually will be a
beautiful plaza between the Commerce and
Post Office Department buildings repre-
sents bringing together of many inde-
pendent appreciations of a great career
in public service. 1t celebrates a life we'll
lived. principle of life we'll obeyed. The
votes of thousands of his countrymen
chose this one particular member of the
Jewish community to be honored in
monument to be erected in Washington
Thus the fountain emphasizes popular
ideal, an inspiration and fulfllment.
Mr.. Straus was a native of Rhenish
Prussia, born December %, 1850. His
parents brought him to reside at first in
Talbotton and Columbus, Georgia, and
subsequently in New York. The instruc-
ton of his father was the first teaching
Oscar received, and he never forgot the
religious basis of his education in all his
adult career. Practice of the law, mer-
chandising politics, diplomacy, administra-
tive work, philanthropy, authorship in
turn claimed the exercise of his talents.
He was successfully Minister to Turkey
under Presidents Cleveland, Mckinley and
Taft; Secretary of Commerce and Labor
under Theodore Roosevelt, and an Amer
lean representative on the Permanent
Court of Arbitration at The Hague from
1902 until his death on May g. 1925.
Meanwhile, Mr. Straus also was chairman
of the New York State Public Service Com
mission, an active participant in the en-
deavors of the League to Enforce Peace,
a tireless advocate of the human rights
of the Jews in Russia and elsewhere,
sponsor of long list of Jewish charities
and the first president of the Jewish His
torical Society His skill as writer might
have insured remembrance Of his name as
that of an important literary craftsman II
he had done nothing more than write his
= study of the Origin of the Republican
Form of Government" his appraisal of the
American spirit, his biography of Roger
williams and his own autobiography.
But Mr.. Straus would have wanted ap-
probation for only one aspect of his efforts.
He understood the need for men who can
be living ties between divergent groups in
the Nation and in the world beyond, and he
strove to be such link and to set an
example for citizens of later times in that
regard. So his monument will testify to
his vision of America as melting pot in
Evening star., 1947-10-26
A Porole Disgrace
From the Abilene Reflector.

From the Abilene Renector.
Up in Chicago after q long and expensive
struggle, four Of AL Capone's gang were sent
to prison for 10 years each. 1t was not enough
for they had been guilty Of kidnapping, extor-
ton and maybe murder, but that was the best
the FBI could do.
What was the surprise the other day when
the quartet came gayly back from the pen,
having been paroled after only three years.
So they are back on the old stamping ground.
The decent citizens are up in arms and are
demanding why and how this violation OF COM
mon justice was accomplished.
Paroles, when wisely administered, are help.
full. When issued without real grounds they
are q disgrace and make justice . travesty.
Evening star., 1947-10-26

gogue -. My thought Is that this mass (of
our American citizenship can and ought to
be greatly improved and made better and
safer depository Of our trust in the perpetuity
and beneacence Of a free government. I be-
lieve this can be accomplished by adding genu-
inc, well-constructed and well-equipped self
made men" Mr.. Cleveland went on to the
effect that the citizens thus referred to likewise
Should be actively useful" to their neighbors.
** *
Women halt century ago had their styles
decided for them by European authorities very
much as they do today. The
Dictates OF Star on October 9, 1897, printed
Foshion the following ukase by Ullmann
& Strauss Of Frankfurt A. NJ,
Germany There Is no more conjecture about
the skirt this fall than about the waist or
sleeves. 1t has a peculiar flare from the knee
down, made by sharply goring every seam,
except the center back one. Such skirt has
five cores and is very narrow at the top with
a slight fan at the center of the back where
the seam is bias. The front only is smooth
but every other seam flares sharply at the
lower edge This skirt proves to be immensely
becoming, and the customer generally makes
it up separately from the lining but hanging
both on the same belt and attaching them
again GOSctHcT dI Tile IeIN. 1AcSe TuuicS OIL
silk form the balayeuse over a facing of silk
or alpaca, or whatever the lining OF the skirt
may consist Of = Trimmed skirts hint at
overdraperies, but the many plain designs yet
in existence encourage us to hope that over
skirts are still in the dim future"
+
Zone of the features of day at the WASH
ington Chess Club" explained The Star for
october IL, 1897, us the chess
Blind Chess playing Of Walter L. Campbell
Expert Of YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. Mr.
Campbell is entirely blind,
having lost his sight when or years old.
Since that misfortune befell him he learned to
play chess. Considering that there are "a
squares on the board and that the pieces have
different powers and movements, 1t is remark
able how he could have learned the game.
Mr.. Campbell seats himself at the board
opposite his adversary. and calls out his move,
say to K4. The adversary or q spectator
moves the pawn as indicated and when he has
made his move announces 1t aloud. The
game proceeds, each player announcing his
move ahead. During these games Mr. Camp
bell engages in conversation with those about
him and seems to be very little disturbed there
by. He has splendid insight into the game and
some Of his combinations are exceedingly
pretty"
Evening star., 1947-10-26

LONDON.-Gibes in certain English news
papers at American fashions eating habits and
politics are causing concern to Thoughtful Brit
lshers. They fear the criticism will be re-
hected when the American Congress starts
discussing appropriate ions for the Marshall plan.
The needlings are known to have riled several
congressman homeward bound after inspec-
tion tours of Europe. Senator Tydngs, Demo-
crat, OF Maryland, supporter of the admin
1strations foreign policy said several nom
complimentary references to the United States
in British papers were good ammunition for
those opposed to international cooperation
Daily Express editorial called the United
States policy toward Palestine 'ify" and am
biguous. A Daily Mail column quoting an un-
identified Congressman as saying there is no
starvation in Europe, commented: ''You didn't
expect to find 1t in the American embassies,
did you, chum?" There has been general edi-
toral criticism of delays in Marshall plan de-
csions.
Britain, of course, has free press like that
of the United States, and press comments are
in no way official utterances
Taxes
Look for the Community property" principle
to be included in the new $4,000 900, 900 tax-cut
gress reconvenes in January. Under this plan
husbands and wives would be allowed to split
their income in making out tax returns. This
would save an estimated $780, 900 to taxpay-
erS in the IS States which do not have such
State laws To compensate for loss of this $780,
100000 to the Government, adjustments are
expected to be proposed, primarily affecting
dle-income groups so that the rest of the
bill would cut taxes by only some So 400 900 900.
Break for the Ladies
LONDON.-The British government, plagued
by manpower shortages. Is expected soon to
slash income taxes for married women with
the aim of woong them into factory work
Wives would thus become politically and ecoA
nomically favored section of the community.
Block That Grin!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Carl Kruger pre-
diets that Charming people" gradually will
disappear as prevailing characters on the
screen. BY that" he explains, Il mean the un-
real practice of making all sympathetic char
acters just too, too delghtful-always smiling
and always gracious. In real life people aren't
like that at all" Mr.. Kruger deplores what he
calls "sugar-coated offerings" and insists such
material is on the way out.
Trouble in Colombia
BOGOTA-Rumblings Of possible political
troubles are reaching the Colombian capital
from Medellin, capital of Antioquia depart
ment. Dispatches say totalitarian minded
groups known as "blue youths painted swas-
tikas on walls and sidewalks. The United
States Consul was attacked for allegedly in
Evening star., 1947-10-26

the best sense Of the phrase-a place where
people Of all classes and schools of thought
cooperate for mutual advantage. He
proved the practicability Of such striving,
and the fountain raised for him will
witness to his achievement.
Evening star., 1947-10-26

WASHINGTON.-People who regard num-
bers as omens look for Senate passage next
session Of the Hawaiian statehood bill, H. r. 49,
The bill would enable Hawaii to become the
4eth State by April Fourth month, ninth
day. of 1949.
Evening star., 1947-10-26
Block That Grin!
Trouble in Colombia

BOGOTA-Rumblings Of possible political
troubles are reaching the Colombian capital
from Medellin, capital of Antioquia depart
ment Dispatches say totalitarian minded
groups known as blue youths painted swas-
tikas on walls and sidewalks The United
States Consul was attacked for allegedly in
Evening star., 1947-10-26


terfering with the archbishop to prevent a
memorial service for top Nazis executed after
the Nuremberg trials
Flying
Look for the Air Forces weather service to
put its reconnaissance flight over the North
Pole on a daily basis At present specially
equipped B-29s fly from Fairbanks, Alaska, to
the Pole and back every few days. They make
the 5000 mile round trip in 1871 hours. The
Super Forts radio report back to Fairbanks
every half hour. and these are relayed to
Washington.
Lowell Swenson will quit as executive vice
president of the National Aeronautic Associa-
ton on February l. -.
One report in the air transport industry is
that Ray c. Wakefield, whose denomination
as Federal communications commissioner
was withdrawn after President Truman had
sent it to Congress, Is being considered for
the vacancy on the civil aeronautics Board
CAB.
Another is that John A. McCone. q member
Of the Presidents Air Policy Commission,
turned down the CAB post -.
Churchill to Parish
LONDON.-Conservative Party informants
say Winston Churchill may speak in Paris on
Admistce Day in support OF proposal to Or
ganize United States OF Europe.
Labor Peace
The National Planning Associations big
study of labor management peace is nearing
the publication stage. The first of IS reports
tentatively Is scheduled for December. The
reports will analyze the reasons for good labor
management relations at Is large companies
The first is a mems clothing manufacturer
Eventually the association will summarize the
Is reports in a book. The association is q non-
business. labor and agriculture groups.
French-Norse Trade
PARIS.-French exports are expected by the
Foreign Ministry to increase some s33 100000
year under agreements completed with Fin
land, Norway and Denmark. ministry rep
resentative has been ordered to Budapest to
negotiate new Franco Hungarian accord
Pals
THE HAGUE.-Holand eager to strengthen
friendly relations with Canada, is planning to
show Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie
King its gratitude for the part Canadian troops
played in its liberation. The Prime Minister
is to visit the Netherlands in nid-November.
Abracadabra-49
WASHINGTON.-People who regard num-
bers as omens look for Senate passage next
Evening star., 1947-10-26

LONDON.-Co Conservative Party informants
say Winston Churchill may speak in Paris on
Admistice Day in support of a proposal to Or
ganize United States OF Europe.
Labor Peace
Evening star., 1947-10-26

PARIS.-French exports are expected by the
Foreign Ministry to increase some s33 900
a year under agreements completed with Fin
land. Norway and Denmark. A ministry rep
resentative has been ordered to Budapest to
negotiate new Franco Hungarian accord.
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Evening star., 1947-10-26

LONDON.-The British government, plagued
by manpower shortages. Is expected soon to
slash income taxes for married women with
the aim of wooing them into factory work
Wives would thus become politically and ecoA
nomicaly favored section of the community.
RJocb That Er;ut
Evening star., 1947-10-26
T ooL,pr hooJ Some Shadoys of Coming Events
~oONAlS AliNdA Are Noted Here and abroad

the Associated Press.)
terfering with the archbishop to prevent q
memorial service for top Nazis executed after
the Nuremberg trials.
Firiu6
Evening star., 1947-10-26
Fifty Years Ago

The mysterious marriage OF Sir Edwin Arnold
to his third wife was discussed in The Star on
October 49, 1897. st. Ma
Poets thias' Church, Earls Court,
Third Marriage London, had been tho
nf kha