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Evening star., 1947-06-19
With or Without Russiu

Now that Britain and France are agreed
on a special commission to. work out an
overall program in keeping with Secre-
tary Marshalls proposal for integrated
European aid, Russias reaction Is matter
of fateful Importance. An Anglo French
invitation has gone out to Moscow to JOIN
in making the program continent-wide in
character, but up to the moment there has
been no acceptance, and Pravda's bitter
comment on the idea indicates that there
may be none.
The invitation was sent out In line with
Secretary Marshalls statement that his
Is formally rejected by the Russians, We
may soon see the beginning OF momen-
tous showdown between east and west.
Reports from London and Paris make clear
that this prospect Is real and that no one
anxious to build a decent peace can fail to
be worried by it. 1t is something that could
have the most far-reaching consequences
on the November meeting of the Big Four
Foreign Ministers and on the future effec-
Nevertheless, If the Russians persist in
refusing to cooperate for Europe's recov-
cry on continental basis, then the powers
willing and able to cooperate have no
choice but to seek agreement among them
selves on some common plan excluding the
Soviet Union and its satellites. Western
Europe cannot afford to do nothing simply
because it may be the Kremlin's wish that
nothing be done. The economic situation is
far too critical for that Britain, France,
the Lowlands, Italy, etc, are acutely in
need of a joint program to promote the
mutual strengthening of their economies,
and they must act together, with or with
out Russia, to get further aid from us.
The grave significance OF all this is fairly
obvious. If the Soviets hold back, Britain
and France presumably will push forward
in lining up their part of the world for
common recovery. The French, for in
stance, may be expected to merge their
German zone with the Anglo-American
zones, and the Western countries in general
to bring their economies closer together,
set up system of raw material allocations
and otherwise organize themselves to make
the best use OF the integrated aid proposed
NY oCCICtdly <1ScuullIlS 1buSSIdh
aloofness, this will add up to frank and
open showdown in which concrete eco
nomic and political measures on both sides
of the iron curtain" will have the effect
of hardening the split In Europe and
making the November meeting of Foreign
Ministers seem almost futile enough to
call off, ..t
This is an unhappy outlook, but Western
Europe cannot let itself be paralyzed by
obstructionism any longer. Action is inn
perative. II the Soviet Union would Join
in 1t fully and sincerely, the recovery Of
the whole continent could be accelerated
But the Kremlin, constantly Tightening its
grip on the satellite countries, apparently
does not want things to work out that way
The west, for its own sake, must act
accordingly. 1t must make the best OF
a very bad situation in the hope that
some day the Russians will have a change
of heart and begin to behave as If they
really wanted an effective United Nations
and good and enduring peace.
Evening star., 1947-06-19
Letters to. The Star
Debate on Tax Bill Veto

Debate on Tax Bill Veto
To the Editor Of lhe Star:
I want to commend YOU on most sensible
editorial on President Trumans veto of the
COP political income tax reduction bill.
How a party of intelligent men, in the face
of our enormous National debt, would try
to put over such program except for poll
tics and campaign promises, cannot see.
They certainly cannot say they have, or
had, the long range interest and welfare
of the country as whole at heart.
To cut taxes at time when wages and
other incomes are at peak in the face OF
the present obligations to be paid, and the
future ones coming up, would be nothing
short Of foolhardy
David Lawrences column Is very silly read
ing after your editorial of the same date, June
II. However, I am in full accord with his right
to his opinion and publication of the same; but
am truly thankful for paper and an editor
who will in the same copy of the paper write
and print an editorial that gives 1t silly
sound. It might have been better politics for
Mr.. Truman to have okayed the bill. Not being
politician cannot say; but can say would
not vote for nor support, any one who did not
have the welfare and interest OF the Nation
as whole any more at heart than to uphold
bill as detrimental at this time rs that one.
do not like to pay taxes any more than any
one else In fact instead Of cut, should
prefer no income tax at all; but that is beside
the point. j. P. HUMPHREY.
To the Editor Of The Star.
In vetoing the Republican sponsored bill to
reduce the peoples tax burden, President Tru-
man said: With the present high public debt,
1t is of first importance that every effort now
be made to reduce the debt as much pos
sible1 II this be true, then former President
sRooseyelt's contradicting assertion that TT
makes no difference how huge the public debt
is-we only owe it to each other" was false. In
my opinion, these two conflicting pslicies, to-
gether with many others thrust upon us during
the past IA years, prove that the Democratic
Party either does not know whats best for us,
or that 1t simply relies upon fooling most Of the
people all of the time.
I agree that the public debt should be re-
duced. But there are two ways to accomplish
that objective President Truman insists 1t
must be done by collecting high taxes rather
than by reducing Federal expenditures. be-
lieve 1t should be done through reduced spend
ing. With the war now over for two full years,
why should Federal spending be ten times
higher than itswas in the Twenties and even
nve times higher than under r d. r. who spent
plenty? Why should taxes take about IS per
cent Of our income when formerly only per
cent was sufhcientf In other words, VIII. must
Evening star., 1947-06-19
Indion Princes Issue Shurpens

1t looks as though the thorny problem
of the native princes might stir up serious
discord between the Indian National Con-
gress and the Moslem League on the first
major policy question which has arisen
between them.
Both parties have agreed to the British
plan for partitioning India into Hindu
run "Hindustan" and a MoSlem run "Pakt-
stan," the boundaries of the two states to
be determined by popular vote. However,
this method applies Immediately only to
those parts of India under direct British
rule But there is third element in India,
collectively known as "Rajistan." That is
the combined dominions of the native
princes. And there are more than 500 of
these native states, embedded in the fabric
of British India like an irregular mosaic,
and ranging in size from areas larger
than some European nations to tiny
enclaves of only.a few square miles. Yet
all these native states have had no organic
connection with British India. They rep
resent vestiges of the complexly frag-
mented India that existed between the
downfall of the Mogul Empire and the
establishment of British dominance over
the Indian subcontinent. Those native
princes who did not resist the British were
confirmed in their authority, acknowledg-
ing the "paramountcy" of the British King
Emperor and renouncing their right to
have diplomatic relations with each other,
but enjoying full local sovereignty.
Some of these princes are Moslem.
others Hindu few others Sikh. Some
rule over populations chiefly of the opposite
religious faith. Yet all enjoy more or
less traditional loyalty from their subjects
and some of them have private armies
which might bulk large in situation OF
confusion or civil war.
The Congress Party has always held that
the native princes must subordinate them
selves to the authority of united Indian
government, transferring their allegiance
from the King Emperor to it. This stand
has Just been affirmed by the Congress,
which has denied the claim recently put
forward by some of the princes to inde-
pendence after the withdrawal of Britain
from India Indeed, the Congress has gone
so far as to assert that recognition of such
independence by any foreign power would
be regarded by the Congress as "an un-
friendly act"
Now, however, comes Jinnah, head of the
Moslem League, indorsing princely rights
of independence and offering to negotiate
alliances between the future Pakistan and
such princely states. This pronouncement
OF Jinnah's has come like bombshelI into
the Indian political situation. If those
antithetical stands are maintained, almost
anything might happen. Incidentally, the
stakes are large because the native states
collectively occupy nearly two-fifths Of the
area of India, with about onefourth of Its
inhabitants. The total figures are approx
mately 5o0 900 square miles and 10000, ,oot
population.
Naturally, the native princes have nc
wish to efface themselves and lose theil
Evening star., 1947-06-19
Weakened PUG?
Toitbe Editor of The Star:

ToIthe Editor of The Star:
: have read your recent editorial expressing
inability to see how the Interstate Commerce
Commission has any jurisdiction over bus fare
FROM the District to the Pentagon Building
or 10 points across the Potomac River. 1t
appears to be the writer's opinion that the
rates on each side Of State line fall entirely
within the jurisdiction of each adjoining State
although the travel may begin in one State
and end in another. The absurdity OF such
an assumption is evident and 1t is a surprise
that "a paper of your standing should nave
permitted it's publication
It Is also a disappointment to your readers
that you should not encourage square deal
to the people residing here instead OF con-
sistently encouraging Public Utilities Com
mission in its weakened subservience to the
various utilities.
Within the past few months the District
Public Utilities Commission has approved two
gross fnjustices to the public: The change in
the rates OF gas and the change in bus fares.
In both cases the rate raises were put through
more Or less surreptitiously. In the case OF
the gas raise it has been made to appear that
no raise Is involved. Surely, the Commission
Is not naive enough to believe that doubling
the prize per cubic foot of gas win not raise
the consumers bill The BTU method OF COM
putint bills is entirely snide game as gas
users Will find to their dismay. They will pay
twice as much per cubic foot for gas which
will cost the Gas Company less than the
manufactured article.
In tfiescase of the bus rate raise: This was
slipped through over weekend with those
injured having no chance TO protest. II the
need Of D raise could be proved, why the undue
haste hi accepting Capital Transits weighted
figures which took no account Of the discon-
tinuance Of Improbable lines nor OF large tax
refunds. FREDERlCk h. MOSS.
Editors Note: The editorial referred to con-
ceded the jurisdiction Of the Interstate Com
merce Comnnission over buses which cross State
boundaries but supported the District PUG in
questioning the authority Of the ICC to regu-
late fares Of Capital Transit buses operating
wholly inside the District Of Columbia
Evening star., 1947-06-19

authority. Since 1921. Chamber of
Princes has been established, with British
assent. This chamber, while having no
positive authority, has consultative activ-
tiles for the consideration Of common prob
lens. The suggestion has been made that
the princes form third political entity,
to be known as "Rajistan." That sugges-
tion has been denounced by the Congress
Party and has been sidestepped by the
British. Jinnah's new stand might give
the idea fresh support in princely circles.
Evening star., 1947-06-19
Second of TiDo ArticIes.)
By Thon,as g. Rsch1n1,,

bill which authorized funds for the Hospital
center, 1t was estimated. would cost $40 900 900.
Accordingly. $s5Oo0.O0o in Federal aid was
proposed for the Districts hospitals. with the
balance remaining after building the new
Hospital Center to be distributed among the
other private non-profit institutions for re-
modelling and other improvements. s#4
Opponents OF the measure managed to strike
out the latter provision. yet the authorization
Of $35 ,0000 900 for the project was left intact.
To correct this inconsistency Representative
Mary T. Norton. Democrat, of New jersey
last month introduced In the House q bill
designed to restore to the Federal Works.
Agency authority to use the uexpended bal
ance OF the 5000, 900 to aid hospitals outside
the center
The Norton bill hasn't received the publicity
it deserves. In an economy minded Congress
it stands only fighting chance of escaping
burial in the late-session flood of legislative
proposals. though proponents insist 1t involves
no additional expenditure, since the $35 100000
has already been authorized.
Yet this bill, supplemented by similar legis
lation to modernize Freedmen's and Gallinger
Hospitals represents the only real opportunity
for the District to eliminate hospital conditions
the Munger report described as reminiscent
Of the Dark Ages.
IT is essential to point out that the bill limits
the amount of Federal aid to hospitals outside
the center to so per cent of the value Of the
new hospital plant after Improvement or re-
building is completed.
Financing Needed improvements.
This provision follows the Recommendation
of the Munger report, which stated:
while any Federal appropriation should be
substantial the participation Of the local pop
ulation in the financing of hospital improve
ments will be highly essential to the develop
ment of a proper disqualification program.
"The people will never have the necessary
interest In hospitals nor will they be properly
critical of their local facilities unless they
participate. materially, In providing the sums
needed, over and above any Federal appropria-
tion." a@
To assist the hospitals to match the Gov
ernment's contribution, the Munger report sug-
gested q combined hospital fund campaign
under the Hospital Council or some similar
agency, which could coordinate the public
appeal of all the institutions.
Hospitals throughout the country have
learned in recent years they can no longer de-
pend wholly upon private charity to finance
expansion or even simple replacement OF ex-
isting facilities long. outworn. Particularly is
this true in Washington, where the absence Of
private industry is handicap In obtaining
large gifts.
Only through passage of the Norton bin by
Congress, supplemented by a co-ordinated
drive for individual contributions from the
citizens of Washington, can the Nations Capt.
tai be provided with hospital facilities that
will be source of pride and an adequate pro-
lection to the sick
Evening star., 1947-06-19

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address of the
priter, although it is permissible for
aDriter lcno,un to The Star to use a
nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1947-06-19

our Government spend the peoples earnings
at the rate of more than 900 every hour
throughout the year and fight tooth and nail
against Republican efforts to reduce that enor-
nous expenditure? o. PITSCHMAN.
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-04
FRANKFORT

Newly elected officers of keturah
Rebekah Lodge No. were duly in
stalled on Tuesday evening, April
1st, in the Lodge room of the Odd
Fellows Bldg. on Reed Street.
Mrs. Elisha NJ. Dukes ST., has re-
turned home from a short vacation
trip to Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Tingle and
little Miss Mary Jane have return
ed to their Omar home after an eX-
tended visit in Sunny Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Lane from
Wilmington were Sunday guests of
Mrs. Lanes mother, Mrs. RoXie
Dukes and family.
William S. Long III, has returned
to his work ut Narberth, Pa, after
a visit at home with his mother
Mrs. William S. Long. Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Gum III
, and son Richard of Line Lexington
| Pa, were recent guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. William A. Gum Jr.
One of our former residents, Mr.
John Lynn Layton, a V. +. W. is a
patient in the Veterans Hospital al
Wilmington, Delaware. Lynn would
appreciate hearing from some OF
his local friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carson Thomas took
their young son, Ronald to Phila.
last week for check up at Jeffer-
son Hospital.
i What seems to be a mild epidemic
OF flu is fairly prevalent in this
vicinity at present. Modern medi.
! cine plus early attention to the suf.
! ferers is holding in check wha1
might otherwise have been a seri
GUS condition.
The w. S. c. S. of the local Metho
dist Church met last Tuesday at Re
hoboth Beach. Mrs. Estella b. Long
president was in the chair. Mem
! bers present included Mrs. Ma,
Lynch, Mrs. Sallie Tingle, Mrs
Mary Lockwood. Mrs. Addie Gum
Mrs. Mildred Williams. Mrs. Virgi
mia VonHagel. Mrs. Reuben Evans
and Mrs. Olive Bunting.
Pfc. NIordecai II. Hudson, Jr
who has spent the past two week
at home with his parents, and sis
ters left on Monday for Wilmington
where he en-trained for the Wes
Coast. Mort" is scheduled for aC
tive duty with L. s. Marine Corn
!, unit in California and possibl
, overseas. Over the past week-en
, he entertained former buddy. PR
vate Harry Crocker fOm Cherr
: Point. n. G..
Private Barton Lynch has return
, ed to his duties at ChincOteague l.
land. Va. after having spent Sunda
: at home with his mother. Mrs. Nc
Kinley Tingle and family.
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-04
Near Greenwood

A cordial welcome to all to at
tend service at TOdds Chapel. Sun
day morning and enjoy the Easter
program presented by the young
folks.
The Greenwood Volunteer Fire
Company was called to service TO n
chimney fire on Tuesday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs Charles
Dearman, although the wind was
blowing Il high gale, the blaze was
soon under control without anv
damage.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Duphily of
Harrington spent Saturday even
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Rust
Miss Shirley Zott and Rev. Alden
Hopkins were guests at a dinner
with Mr.. and Mrs. GoOtee Brown
and daughter on Sunday. given in
honor of Miss Browns birthday
Miss Brown was given a very plea.
SAINT surprise on Saturday by hel
classmates at the University ot
Delaware, receiving many Lowell,
gifts and cards and having lots Of
fun.
Mr.. Byron Wiley is much impro
we'd and able to be out again afte,
being quite i'll for several days The
past week.
, Don't forget the Ladies of Todd
Chapel w. S. c. S. is serving ;
chicken supper OH Friday evening
April IL. Come early and enjoy al
the good eats to tempt the appetite
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-04
FISHERS DISTRICT, BLANCHARD'S STATION

Mrs. Amelia Ordendorf has re-
Gently returned to her home here
some improved. after being in
Philadelphia. with her daughter on
the sick list.
Miss Irene Adams recently visit
ed her brother and sister-in-law
in Chester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Marvel and
family of Marcus Hook, Pa. spent
from Friday until Monday with his
brother and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Marvel.
Mrs. Margaret Edgcll is now visi-
ting for Il while with her daughter
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. George
ely near Greenville, Del.
Mrs. j. Roy Barwick is again on
the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Marvel and
family of Marcus Hook, Mrs. Helen
Harmon and son. Ralph. were
guests Sunday at turkey dinner
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Art.
hur Marvel.
MISS oHllley LOtt WAS ounuay
dinner guest with Miss MarilyT
/ Brown who was home from college
/ for the weekend.
Many from this Community at.
i tended the Greenwood Firemen':
supper Friday and Saturday even
ingS.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wilson
and daughter, and Mrs. Coleman
Bethuel visited Sunday with thei
mother, Mrs. Juliette Meads.
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-04
REDDEN

There will be services at McCol-
leys Church next Sunday as follows.
Sunday School at ? p. m, Preston
Donovan, Supt., Preaching at p. m.
by Rev. W. b. Bundick.
Miss Myrtle Penuell of George
town spent the past week with Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Donovan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paris Burton and
son, Ray and Mr.. and Mrs. Milton
Mcgee of Frankford were Sunday
guests of Mrs. Dorothy Burton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rome Mariner and
daughter Barbara and Mr.. and Mrs.
Junior SimptOn were Sunday guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Jester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodrow Webb, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Donovan, Miss
Myrtle Penuel, Mr.. and Mrs. Paris
Burton and son Ray, Mrs. Dorothy
Burton, Mr.. and Mrs. George Lay
ton were Thursday evening guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Clendaniel
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-04
CEDAR NECK

ITO be what we are, and to be-
come what We are capable of be-
coming, should be our goal in life"
Methodist Church, Rev. E. n.
Wright, Pastor. Sunday, April 6tn.
II a. m, Sunday School. For God
so loved the world that He gave His
only begotten Son. that whosOever
telieveth in Him should not perish
but have everlasting Life" On this
happy Easter season let our spirits
be renewed with power from on
high. Let everyone plan to come to
Sunday School this Easter Sunday.
Mrs. Vesta Mills and Mrs. Lydia
Mills will have an Easter Egg
Hunt" for the children.
The w. S. G. s. will meet at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Col
Inns on Tuesday evening, April 8tn
at o'clock. There will be Stan
ley Brush" Party. Refreshment
committee will be Mrs. Harvey
Carey, Mrs. Lydia Bennett and Mrs
Bess Sheu. All members and friends
are invited to be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Collett and
daughter June, and Mrs. Raymond
Davis and son Charles were even
ing visitors on Sunday of Mr.. and
Mrs. Granville Shockley.
Guests for all day last Sunday a
week of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Davis
ST., were Mrs. Mary d. Abbott and
children Frances Ann and James
Jr., and Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin
Davis of Milford.
! Miss Margaret Webb of Delaware
University is spending the Easter
Holidays with her parents, Mr.. anC
Mrs. Lucius Webb.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nutter Marvel o.
Magnolia were supper guests or
Friday of Mr. and Mrs. F. Davi:
I Watson.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Postles Hammond
were recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Granville Shockley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Watson and sol
Jay Jr.. spent Sunday with Mrs
Watsons parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ii
7. Warren of Lincoln.
Loyalty is the greatest good il
the human heart"
Milford chronicle., 1947-04-04
UHLERSVILLE
(NCar Greenwood

Nh and Mrs. Monroe Elliott and
family were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Russell Kitchens.
Little BObbie Kitchens has been
on the sick list this week.
Miss Elizabeth McNatt Of Har-
ringtOn spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan Cooper.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. V. Ocheltree Of
Greenwood, Mr. and Mrs. G. f..
Ocheltree of Newark were enter
tanned to dinner at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Vernon MetZner.
Mr.. Russell Kitchens and daugh-
ter Louise mOtored to Philadelphia
CT Thursday.
Mrs. Alvin Adams and Mrs. Bill
Brown were visitors in Wilmington
last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles W. Kitchens
and Billy Carmean of Milton visited
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kitchens and
family Monday evening.