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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23
The Gallup Poll
Voters Throughout US. FauorLimiting
Presidents To No More Than 7wo Terms
Republicans Still Approve,
Democrats Oppose AS In
Days OF F. D. R.
BY GEORGE GALLUP
Director, American Institute of
Public Opinion

PRINCETON, N. j., Feb.
legislative action in
the nations capital this week
advanced the possibility of a
presidential two-term amend
ment to the Constitution, re-
turns from a poll of voters on
the issue rolled into the In
stitute's offices from all parts
of the country.
Opinions were gathered by more
than $50 field reporters in all major
geographical areas, from voters in
all walks of life-men and women,
young, middle-aged, and old, pro-
fessional, white collar, manual
workers, farmers, from voters in
large towns and small.
And the consensus of voter
opinion as reported on the birth
day of George Washington, who
established the tWo-terms prece-
dent; All U. S. presidents should
be allowed to serve no more than
two terms in office; and the Con-
stitution should be amended to
that effect.
Thinking on the issue has dur
ing the past 10 years split along
political lines. 1t still splits that
way. A majority of Republicans
favors the amendment; a major
ity of Democrats opposes it.
However, many Republicans
have modified their thinking since
the death of Franklin D. Roose-
welt, the only president to break
the two-term precedent. Today,
not so many of them want the
amendment as did back in July,
1914, when Mr.. Roosevelt was
about to launch his campaign for
a fourth term in office.
The question used to measure
sentiment on the issue today:
Would you favor adding a law
to the Constitution to prevent any
president of the United States from
serving more than two terms?"
The replies of those with opin-
ions on the issue:
FdVOr
Oppose .-------43
Eioht nor cont offernd M Onin-
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23

This community needs greater express
sion on its present and future from. more
Of its qualified young men and women.
A good example Of this refreshing slim
~ulation Of progressive thought was given
in the appearance Of two young business
men before the Rotarians last Tuesday.
Both noted The city's progress since
their return from war but neither stopped
there. Rather, they wisely devoted the
greater part Of their remarks to the future,
showing their chief concern in Wilmington
lies not in what has been done but the
possibilities Of greater things ahead. They
appraised their city with a t%horoughness
that would do credit TO men many years
their senior. Among the undertakings they
advocated were a Junior college, a mod
ern Stadium, encouragement Of air service
into one of the worlds best fields, develop
ment Of the port and procurement Of a
Veterans hospital.
But most Important Of all, they disclosed
a sincere desire moi 10 sit quietly by and
accept Wilmington as it is but effect new
ideas and the good things they bring
without unfounded fear Of change.
These are but two young men who have
had the opportunity TO voice their opinions
before a sounding board containing a good
cross-section Of the countrY's business and
professional men. There are many others
whose ideas are just as sound and they
should be heard by similar groups. We
don't know who arranged the Rotary pro-
gram but whoever he was, to him goes
credit Of bringing about an innovation that
should be followed by the remaining civic
groups here.
But these and others can talk until they
are blue in the face and it will be useless
unless their views are accorded the tom
sideration due them by their elders.
1t must be admitted that among the lat
ter are some prone 10 discount their sug-
gestions with the charge that they may
be lacking in business experience. Often
this brutallY cynical altitude is expressed
something like this: Whats he done TO
have the right 10 tell the community what
TO do? What's the biggest decision he has
ever made? Has he ever had TO meet a
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23

a fabulous necklace. Skeletons of
trees stripped of their leaves cast
eerle shadows. Silence stands
guard over the mysteries lurking
In the darkness. Crisp winds roam
through the park and juggle dead
leaves as they continue their end
less flight into nowhere.
The proud loneliness of La Lib
erty warmed by the soft fingers of
sunshine. Breezes whisk broom the
folds of her flowing gown. The fog
horns of passing ships offer their
deep-throated salutes. Americas
most eloquent symbol-an old and
always stirring sight. And when it's
massive torch is ignited-the Lady
of Freedom becomes a visual
hymn.
The tangy, s~alt-kissed air at
Coney Island During the chilled
months) frisks the BODY for con
cealed warmth. Empty beaches
provide a stage for playful waves
leap-frogging along and swishina
tnelr white p%etticoats as they break
upon the shore. Promenaders brisk
~ stroll on the boardwalk turtling
their heads into the upturned col
lars OF their coats. YOUNGSTERS
bundled in Winter toggery grow red
roses In their cheeks. Grown-ups
squat on benches gazing at the
ocean for hours-lost in the laby-
rlnth of their thoughts.
a sharp tattoo of heels on the
winding marble staircase at the With
Avenoo Library punctustes the still
ness. Long lines of shelves are
packed With mankind's most
r-eclcI.s kos..sSicn-the knowledge
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23
ANOTHER WORLD PROBLEM COMING?

Great Britain has at long last set a def
mite time-June Of l948-for getting out
Of India and liquidating her 200-Year rule
over the country's 400, 1000, 900 people.
That date will mark the realization Of
generations dream OF freedom.
But it will also place upon a relatively
inexperienced government the big task
not only Of organizing but maintaining
order among millions divided by racial,
political and religious strife. The dangers,
including a threat Of civil war, are ire
mendous. Whether Admiral Lord Mount
batten, who takes wei as ViceroY in
March, can guide the unwieldlY country
past most Of these pitfalls in the next Is
months is doubtful.
Certainly the foundation for this great
Job has not been laid as soundlY as it
could have been. Among the several rea-
sons is the Indians themselves. While a
great part Of the masses is looking for
ward 10 complete withdrawal Of England,
others would like to see the mother coun-
try remain in an advisory and protective
capacity during the youth Of the new
government.
Prime Minister Aitlee has indicated
that unless quarrelling Moslems and Hin
dus settle their differences through a CEN
trail charter by next years deadline, the
British may turn control over to provin-
cial governments. Through the latter pro-
cedure, the country would be starting
down the road to independence not as a
united one but with many different parts.
That is Just one Of the numerous aggravat-
ing situations.
nations another problem comparable not
in size but principle to the Palestine one?
The answer, in great part. is up TO Lord
Mountbatten who will take up his assign
ment under conditions that will make it
the one of the hardest diplomatic ones Of
our time.
While India is so large that a compari-
son with the Philippines. granted their
independence by the United STATES last
July 4, may seem quite unfair, it must be
admitted that this country prepared its
former possession for the responsibilities
of freedom much better than England has
readied India. And that preparation is a
responsibility TO the remainder Of the
world. No longer may one part tester into
violence without affecting The whole.
Could il be thai Great Britain, through
this shortcoming, be giving the family Of
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23
COMMON

To The Editor:
The proposal by the Highway commits
sion TO construct another traffic artery
through the city TO share some Of the
.northbound and southbound traffic is the
best solution TO the problem at present.
If the proposal is accepted it will moi
keep the city from working toward other
relief for traffic. If the proposal is not &C
copied Wilmington will lose this aid from
the federal government, for some time io
come, TO another city. This city is waiting
for our decision. And in the meantime we
are Inviting a holocaust.
ELEANOR JORDAN.
Wilmington, N. C..
Feb. %, l947.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23
Butner School
May Open By Sept. |

DURHAM, Feb. o. UU The
proposed North Carolina Trade
School for Veterans may open at
Camp Butner by Sept. / if negotia-
tons with the War Assets Admin
istration continue satisfactorily, J..
Warren Smith, state director Of
vocational education, revealed TO-
day.
Smith said 400 students could be
trained in the ten courses beng
planned at the camp. The courses
would last nine months.
Courses were planned in auto
motive machine shop, sheet metal
refrigeration, il conditioning
farm machinery, electric MOTOR
service, electrical appliance IT,
pair and maintenance, shoe repaid
and radio.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23

forms the turbulent roar of city
life into whispered music.
st. Patrick's Cathedral occupies
the throne of architectural males
ty. Its spires resemble hands in
prayer. Pigeons frolic on its mani
cured lawns and peck crumbs. Sum
light sprays the impressive interior
with a lovely glow. Only the ripple
of murmured prayers diSturbs its
hushed beauty. The cathedral is
not just a place of worship - it
stands as an imposing monument
to dignity and peace.
A patch of charm in the tapestry
of the midtown hurly-burly - the
skating rink at Rockefeller Plaza.
Pretty gals sporting brightly-color-
ed buds glide gracefully across the
ice. Harried executives taking time
off for a Whit of relaxation. And
overlooking the rink is a series of
lanky edifices peering over each
others shoulders.
When dusk settles over the town,
a haphazard rash of lights zlg-azg
their way across the 59th St. sky
line. The buildings ar sprinkled
with luminous confetti. This crazy
pattern of magic laterns inspires
tLo ;~o - r.,,4;1 apI IAfsnc fhn w.
cabulary. 1t etches a portrait that
will always be displayed in mem
ory's gallery of compelling views
castles in the air that have come
down to earth.
Central Park unveils its most ex-
citing scenic magic at midnight.
The string Of streetlamps along its
lanes adorns its dark beauty like
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23
r ~d
The News
AP By IN j, M. ROBERTS, .,e

Great Britain, revealing ny
ceedlng gravity Of her a.. als s&
position with promuIgati ro''oai'
drastic program for export n,s Of
tl0n by means of belt-tighte ytoaa''
attempting to do by nersr nS. il
what others have tried tbrorr SSl'a
talitarlanlsm. '0gn 70,
I've do not say that what
IKE it Or not you have got yp
IN INTO the coal mine, or steel lg f. To- %
Stafford Grips in conn says St
What the government caiia o.
working pattern for the N nss ii
Instead, we try to in5r Haroa.'
ployers and employees to coUt en-.
a pattern of industrial prod ,I[Q?n %
order to get the Creates SpG HI0ni il
Tor the nation as a whole 9,enetAs
Export production 40 nor
above the pre-war level PER cen.
ultimately rs per cent abo WI Istl,
goal: Otherwise, says the go rs ,as
ment statement. the found.s gwen
our national life will IVY q
Requests on Labor IISa'
Labor is asked to giva
rangements which restrict n up a.
ton, prices of employment. b to
pone its hopes for shortor ~ post
increase individual Injury,
hold older workers 10 Their 'iE "a {
yond normal retirement. ac |Tgs Oe'
tlnued rationing along with . 81 co
British people. oil he
Through this the hone is r.
more coal, more production9 a.'dn
foreign exchange, and reyer,o more
dltions which will result tbi 1e VOa'
in a 81, 400, 900, 900 governumsDts year
ficit. '9ieAt &C.
Strict control of imnor,.
planned, presumably HOLDING Jonl ~
on consumer goods in favor 1OSA
materials which can be- ovnoI law
as finished goods. 'ed
This is a picture of a nation ,.;r
at war with, as Lord Beayerbr+oSSu14l
Evening Standard put it. An C o3e,'
to the British people onlv of S O+1gF
tears and sweat. Blood alone ,b vr,
are spared in these piping DAYS. yt y
peace" NN'S"
Another serious aspect ~ ~.
problem is that, faced with An n n'
settled world, the governmert ~ AL
allies it must do with a sm.rl',
army, both for the sake of eyners.
and to shift manpower into jndn,'
try.
One of the trickiest items in o..
program involves importing tor.
eign labor-principally from anon,
the displaced peoples of Europs
Here we have a country, alrea,
short, forced to bring in NM,
mouths to feed in a desperate At.
tempt to revive and maintain 4,
world trade. And at the same finn,
hundreds of thousands of Britom
are reported to be seeking a wav
out of the homeland, desiring TO SET.
tie in South Africa, Canada, Aus.
tralia and the United States. Som.
have wanted to get away SO badly
that they have been willing TO IN.
dertake the hazardous overland tro
from Cairo to South Africa.
Hehe We have a picture Of
great people, modified first for
military and then for economic
survival for seven years, fighting
against a changing world economic
and political system; seeking 10
preserve the economics of their
little island against a movement
OF industry to the areas which &C.
tually produce the raw materials;
compromising with the social
forces sweeping As 900, 900 tightly.
enclosed people, yet fighting, TOO,
against a corporate state, perman.
ent RECOMMENDATION, totalitarianims,
or reduction to a nOn-entity.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23

of centuries. People converse m
hushed tones as if in deIefel'' 'o5.
the intellectual treasure sun IN.
ing them. Silence perVadeS u.9 mi
mense reading rooms-so que .
can hear the crackle Of pages
ing turned,
The waterfront is alive with a.,
tivity. Grimy merchant salp' feg
white smoke handkerchlelS a. er.
leave on their transatlantic ~
rands. skiffs curtsy in the o.Ss IA
Ferries slowly shuttle 10 anu .rry
like mechanical icebergs. An a 5l.s5
of tugs patiently nudge a hu5S dorss
into port. The long arms o. ~ I
reach out to grasp GARAGES t M.
unloaded. Baby waves Dro-se +ts
selves as they crash agall''
centipede legs of piers
The George Washington BIZ. Bsd !
spans the Hudson with a 'o' The
of steel. Cars Whiz across g
fingers of the headlights .,ne.;,
holes in the surrounding da ean.si
On both sides the bridge Is And
by round houldered mis- oat
when it is splashed with -lt 'ocomes
this engineering marVeI ''
a scenic miracle.
With Avenoo's fabulous Sh2p a+iOr
dows. This is where lmas,,1ting
has a field day, and the !5oT fol-
productions provide a ho-lu "'cased
the orbs. Goods are nj a
with all the color and polipo cioJs
coronation. Stroll along me- With
boulevard and you'll be glI. go oer.
fumed world wrapped IN SLIM
SableS,
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23
ACID TEST

A Chicago inventor claims he has de-
veloped a "doorless door" It's a wall open
Ing with air blasts substituting for the
usual door. The inventor claims the air
currents keep dirt and insects out and
heat in.
uur only question is, Of course, the OBJ
vious one: Will il keep out Richard?
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23

An Illinois woman drew a jail sentence
for throwing dishes at a neighbor. Next
time, may we suggest paper plates?
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23
CLIO Is Voted DOwn
BY Hosiery Workers

GREENSBORO, Feb. 22.-9-
Employees of Mock, Judson' Yosn.
ringer, Inc, hosiery manufacIua
voted 450-38O against the Amer
can Federation of Hosiery WoIa,
ers, CLIO, in an election to cno.M
a collective bargaining repfeS'D
tative. A..
Tasker Howard, Jr., OF Wv
NLRB certified the returns yeS'''
day.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23

The Trend
Ten years ago, when Roosevelt
was at the height of his popular
ity, sentiment on the question was
about evenly divided.
Here is a table giving the trend
on the issue.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23

It's hard TO look. prosperous unless you
have a good job. and hard to get a good
job unless you look prosperous.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23

The Chinese are probably the
first to use gas" for lighting,
according to the Encyclopedia
Britannica. They piped natural gas
in bamboo tubes from salt mines.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23

During a storm, a tree fell on an Indiana
artists and broke his shoulder-blade. Get
ting even for what some artists have done
Ito trees2
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23

Political Differences
The extent TO which sentiment
on the issue has divided along
party lines is shown by the differ
ences in voting among Democrats
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23

ion to field reporters when cues
toned.
Sections
Among those with opinions,
majorities ~favoring the amend
ment are found in all parts Of the
country. The majority is particu-
larly heavy in the heavily Repub-
lican West Central area, including
North Dakota, South Dakota,
Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Mis-
souri,, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
This area, it should be noted,
showed a majority in favor Of the
two-term limitation back in April,
1913, when the nation as a whole
was showing a majority opposed
to the idea.
Here is the vote on the issue
among those with opinions in the
major sections Of the country:
Favor ODpOSe
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23
GOOD MORNING

Lord. who shall abide in Thy tabernacle?
who shall dwell in Thy holy hill? He that
walked uprightly, and worketh righteousness,
and speaketh the truth In his heart.-Psalms
15:1-2.
Who doth right deeds
Is twice born, and who doeth i'll deeds vile.
Edwin Arnold.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23

and Republicans questioned by
field reporters in 1914 and today.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-23

Eight per cent offered no opin-
Evening star., 1947-12-30
Promotion Granted
Policeman Accused Of
Pushing Man in Cell

Transfer and promotion of Pvt.
Ras H. Nelson, eighth precinct sta
ton clerk accused by National
Institute of Health official of push
ing him" into a cell Christmas eve,
were among % transfers and pro-
motions authorized today by Supt-
of Police Robert j. Barrett.
The policeman figured in charges
made by Manley w. Kilgore, 81, of
42O1 South Four Mile Run drive,
Arlington, that he was kicked while
being held in the precinct station.
Mr.. Kilgore accused Pvt. Nelson and
Pvt. George R. Douglas of mishan-
ding him. Pvt. Nelson suffered a
brush burn when he was pushed
against door during the same en-
counter, according to Capt. John E.
Fondahl, commanding officer of the
precinct.
Pvt. Nelson, promoted to cor
poral, will be assigned duty in the
fourth precinct. He will be sworn
in Thursday morning along with six
other policemen recently promoted.
The role of night supervisor of
police for January will be filled by
Capt. George R. Wallrodt, COM
manding officer of the third pre-
cinct. He relieves Capt. Robert c..
Pearce, who returns to the first
precinct as commanding officer.
A number of other routine trans
fers also were announced.
Evening star., 1947-12-30
D. {. Driver Acquitted
In College Park Death

Domenick Chiaro, 81, of 1910
Thirteenth street Sc, was acquitted
in Hyattsville Police Court yesterday
of charges of manslaughter and
reckless driving in connection with
the traffic death of pedestrian at
College Park, Md, Sunday night.
The District resident had been
charged by Prince Georges County
police with being the driver of a
car which struck William Penn, %,
of Accokeek, Md, an orderly at the
Prince Georges General Hospital,
Cheverly, as he crossed the Wash
ington- boulevard.
The victim was pronounced dead
on arrival at the Leland Memorial
Hospital. Riverdale. Chiaro had
been held under $l,1O0 bond pending
Yesterdays hearing before Trial
Magistrate Arthur P. Owens.
In other cases, two Maryland men
forfeited collateral on charges of
driving while under the influence of
liquor and reckless driving on the
Washington Baltimore boulevard,
Laurel on Christmas Day.
Thomas H. CLANCY of the 400
block of Main street, Laurel, for
feited $13035 on the two charges
and on another count of operating
without a license. Joseph E. Shultz
of Lansdown, Md, forfeited $112.90.
Both were arrested by Maryland
State Trooper j. A. Erouches.
Evening star., 1947-12-30
TempestAbutes Over YuIe Gifts
To Building Office Employees

A small tempest in the District
Building over what kind of Christ
mas presents were given to en-
ployes of the building inspectors
Office was somewhat abated today.
The squall revolved around the
custom followed by some contractors
at Christmastide of sending, cal
endars, pencils, bottles of spirits and
boxes of cigars to the persons they
deal with the year around in Build
ing Inspector Robert H. Davis Of
fee.
In view of the Empire Building
collapse, which has brought the
building inspectors Office under
some fire recently, a high District
Official thought 1t advisable to check
up on the type of presents being
received in that office.
So he asked Mr.. Davis to md
Evening star., 1947-12-30
~ Rent Boost Approved
For CarIyn Apartments

The District rent control admin
istrator today recommended an
average 7 per cent increase in rent
for 271 units at the Carlyn Apart
ments, $500 @ street NV.
The Ring Management Co., own
er of the property, had requested a
1853 per cent increase, which would
have added s21,797 to the building S
annual rent. The increase recon-
mended by Examiner Denis K. Lane
amounts to $20,286.
AS adjusted, the rents would
range from $58.75 per month to $155
per month. They have ranged from
S55 to $145.
The rent officers recommendation
will become automatically effective
January unless tenants or owners
appeal the decision.
Evening star., 1947-12-30

out. Neither the names OF the
givers nor the receivers were sought
just the type of presents involved.
The inference was that no objec-
ton would be made to anything
as innocuous as calendar or a
bottle of cheer. A new car would
have been frowned on.
Late yesterday, Mr.. Davis sub
mitted his report to the high Off
call, and it was understood the list
of presents was given a clean bill
of health.
As far as the Official is concerned,
that ends the matter. He refused
to be quoted on the entire busi-
ness, and said he, personally. would
not accept even small gifts. If
his subordinates wish to keep small
tokens given in friendly fashion,
he said, that 10 up to them.
Evening star., 1947-12-30
Congressional Club
Sued by Bondholder

James ODonnell, former Wash
ington druggist, has filed suit in
Montgomery County Circuit Court
at Rockville to compel the Congress
sional Country Club on River road
to provide security for $143,00O in
unpaid second trust bonds.
Named as defendants are the
Congressional Country Club and its
trustees.
Mr.. ODonnell, who lives in Mid
dletown, R. l., said he instituted the
action in an attempt to obtain Sc
curity for his $27,10O in second trust
bonds and on behalf of numerous
others with like interests"
Through his attorneys, H. VIM
ship Wheatley, ST., and H. Winship
Wheatley, jr., Mr.. O'Donnell asserts
that after reorganization of the club
in 1910, approximately $150,0O0 in
second trust bonds were in default.
He contends that the bondholders
were promised an 80-acre tract
north of the club property as Sc
curity.
At recent meeting of club men,
bers, according to Mr.. ODonnell,
1t was agreed to sell the 80 acres,
but the club has refused his demand
to convey the tract to the second
trust bondholders.
Evening star., 1947-12-30
Skaren Quits Chest Job
To Accept New York Post

Resignation of Charles L. Skar-
rem, jr.. as a unit manager on the
staff of the Community Chest Fed
Grafton has been announced by
Daniel w. Bell federation president
Mr.. Skarren, who served for the
last two years as manager of the
business unit of the campaign. has
accepted a position with a fund
raising organization in New York.
A one-time North Carolina law
yer, he was formerly promotion
manager of the Better Business Bu-
reau here. During the war he
worked with the Red Cross.
Mr.. Skarren lives at 3l7 Third
street Sc.