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Evening star., 1947-12-12
Mr.. Trumon Is Wronq

President Truman's do-or-die stand in
behalf of the untouchability of the anti
trust laws might be touching if he were
not so egregiously wrong about 1t.
Reading the Presidents remarks at his
press conference yesterday, one would
think that the antitrust laws right or
wrong, are the great issue of the day. He
said that these statutes would be enforced
to the limit as long as he is President
Then, presumably for emphasis, he added
that there would be no relaxation of these
laws as long as he is in a position to
prevent it,
What was it all about? One might think
that there was plot to scrap the anti
trust laws so the country could be handed
over to the profteers. Actually, however,
this presidential show Of indignation was
aroused by nothing more than a Repub-
lican counterproposal to his own plans
for curbing imitation.
The Republican plan is not very i'm
pressive one, and The Star is among those
who are skeptical of its efficacy. 1t prob
ably is inadequate, and the President
would have been on sound ground had he
criticized it on the basis of its inadequacy.
Instead, he chose to 60 off on the tangent
Of the antitrust laws.
Briefly stated, the Republican plan con-
templates industrial agreements aimed at
lowering prices, making better use of
grains and the best ALLEGATION of scarce
materials For the protection of the par
ticipating parties, the antitrust laws would
be made inapplicable to these agreements.
But-and this is important-all such
agreements would have to be submitted to
the President. and no one Of them could
become effective until he had approved it.
Finally, under the terms Of the Republican
proposal, the program would end on March
1, 1949, and the antitrust laws again would
become fully effective.
So why the flareup at the White House?
After ALL there is nothing sacred about the
antitrust laws as such. Their purpose is
to protect the public, especially to protect
against excessive prices. If the public in
terest, in an emergency. can be served by
a relaxation of the laws which would re-
suit in lowered prices, why not relax them?
This is no time for the President to be
losing himself among the molehills. The
basic objective should be to get prices down
and nothing which might contribute to
that end should be condemned out Of
hand for political reasons or because OF
some utterly unrealistic concept OF the
proper place of the antitrust laws in our
economic structure.
Evening star., 1947-12-12

Library support and extensions; perhaps even
arouse his pride to make the library system
second to none in the country. This second
proposal I consider much less desirable than
No. l.
3. Public library system to be under an elect
ed board Of public education, to be theoretically
on an equality with the school system, but
actually. fear, fatally handicapped by such
unequal yoking. This plan Is the least desir-
able of the three
These recommendations are my sole re-
sponsibility. However. believe they also repre-
sent the opinions Of the members Of the present
Board OF Library Trustees and chief librarian.
Moreover, believe, from my intimate asso-
clation with him, that if Theodore W. Noyes
were still living he would greatly deplore the
proposed changes. He was the real founder of
the library. He agitated for it in The Star for
years before the act was passed in 1896 and
was president of the board from the beginning
till his death in july 1916. That the Public
Library system has been developed to it's pres
ent point owes much to his devoted interest
and fostering care.
AS was retired as chief librarian more than
seven years ago, have no official interest or
stake In the library or in the legislation govern
ing it. However, having put all that was in me
into the library for 36 years, cannot but
be vitality interested In its continued develop
ment or be deeply concerned to try to ward off
measures that I believe would cripple its ad-
vancement. GEORGE F. BOWERMAN,
Evening star., 1947-12-12
An Independent Public Library

Dr. Bowerman's good letter, printed
elsewhere on this page today, raises an
important point in connection with the
Auchincloss plan for home rule. Mr..
Auchincloss' subcommittee has made every
effort to perfect its plan and it has already
been changed in number of respects from
the first draft. It would be well to consider
the points raised by DR.. Bowerman regard
ing the dangers inherent in treating the
Public Library as mere division of the
proposed department of public education.
For while 1t would retain its individuality
in theory, the inevitable tendency would
be to make the library play second
fiddle to the public schools. Any
Board of Education charged with public
schools and Public Library will make the
schools its first consideration; the library
will take what is left over. We shall have
better library system under a reorgan-
lied municipal government if the i'm
portance Of its independence is recognized.
The same argument does not apply in the
case of all existing independent boards,
most of which would lose their identity
in reorganization. The library system is
worthy of consideration on its own merits.
Experience elsewhere and the views of
authorities on this question point to the
advisability Of retaining the independence
Of the library system.
Evening star., 1947-12-12
In Need of Compromise

In its overwhelming approval Of emer-
gency foreign aid, the House has shown
gratifying evidence OF its determination
to meet the crisis abroad. Its version of
the bill, however differs from the Senate's
in two or three significant particulars, and
these will have to be compromised without
delay in the conference committee.
AS enacted by the Senate, the measure
calls for an outlay of s597, 100000 for stop
gap aid to France, Italy and Austria-a
figure described by the administration as
'the irreducible minimum" But the House
has allowed only $3.50 100000 for the three
European countries while adding SEQ, 0,000,-
900 for China, despite the State Depart
ment's plan to extend help to the latter
through a separate bill. Another House
change provides that no wheat, grain or
cereal be shipped abroad unless the Pres
ident first takes steps guaranteeing a
carryover of 150,000,000 bushels for
domestic use.
All three of these changes are open to
serious question, both from the standpoint
Of policy and workability. Good judgment
and give -and-take in the Senate House
Conference Committee, however, ought to
be able to produce satisfactory COM
promise. The important thing is to get
the aid where It is most needed-to get
1t there on time and in sufficient quantity.
To fall short in that respect would be
to fail not merely our friends abroad but
our own best interests as well.
Evening star., 1947-12-12

ccc5pt w4t:,out virtually abdicating its au-
thority: This is notably true Of the demand
that the police and military concerned in
the suppression of a Communist riot near
Rome be punished for their action, which
involved the killing Of Communist agita-
tor. The government had promised an
impartial investigation of the affair, but
the Communist leadership hailed the VIC
tim as martyr. denounced the local au-
thorities as murderers, and insisted on
their immediate reprimand and punish
ment Obviously, that would have destroyed
the efficacy of the police and military in
future rioting. The challenge therefore had
to be taken up by the government.
Although the strike was called only for
the city and province of Rome, it is no
secret that the Communist leaders expect
its spread over other parts of Italy, es-
pecially the north, the stronghold of Com
munist power. Everything thus portends
a major test of strength in which almost
anything may develop. 1t may be signif-
cant that this new period of semirevolu-
tionary agitation comedies with the i'm
pending departure of the last American
soldiers from Italy, who are scheduled to
sail from the port of Livorno Ueghorn)
next Sunday. The presence of American
troops on Italian soil has been regarded as
a deterrent to revolutionary action by the
Communists. That deterrent Is now being
withdrawn at what looks like a most in
opportune moment.
Evening star., 1947-12-12
Self-Determination and Palestine

Self-Determination and Palestine
To the Editor of The Star:
When the United Nations, as result of
pressure tactics by the United States In collab-
grafton with the Soviet Union, voted to parti-
ton Palestine, it threw overheard one of the
ideals Of the First World War, namely: SELF
determination by small peoples.
Another discarded ideal OF the first war is
that of open covenants openly arrived at
Secret diplomacy is the accepted policy today
Russia has never followed the principle of
self-determination. and it was surely source
Of great satisfaction to the Kremlin for the
United States to abandon the main principle
Of World War I. The easy acceptance by the
United States of secret diplomacy after making
such grandiose play against it 30 years ago
was also undoubtedly pleasing to the Kren1lin
Soviet leaders have cause for rejoicing at the
United States steadily moving in the direction
of what the Russians call democracy"
Europeans are aware Of our Inconsistencies
in foreign policy-if we have a poicy-which
at times must appear to them to approximate
duplicity. We are losing influence, II not
respect, all over the world, even though we are
giving away American goods and labor almost
everywhere.
Evening star., 1947-12-12
The Dovis Storv

Our dilemma as free people seldom
has been presented in such simple and
human terms as In the story of Walter e.
Davis. He Is twenty-two-y year-old veteran
whose left hand was blown OF in France
during the war. He made headlines last
month when, as an employe of the Vet
erns' Administration. he refused to sign
the Federal loyalty pledge. But three
days ago, realizing he had unintentionally
aided and comforted the Communists, he
changed his mind and signed the ques-
tionnaire. Then Walter Davis handed the
Government his resignation and started
packing for the trip back home to Corey
Pennsylvania.
In the first place, of course, the Davis
story dramatizes the problem of the anti
Communist liberal who discovers what
strange and incompatible bedfellows to-
days politics can make But it does
more than that. 1t is, essentially, a par
able of the whole conflict in free world
between the ideal and the hard fact, be-
tween principle and practice.
The ideal as Mr.. Davis conceived it, was
simple enough. Perhaps it was little
fuzzy around the upper edges. At the root,
however, it was freedom. Freedom, that
Is, from being pushed around as he felt
he was being pushed. But what If this
sort of pushing was a necessary price Of
the freedom he invoked form of insur-
ance against something worsep What If his
stand for high and conscientious prin-
ciples provided grist to the mill OF an
unprincipled conspiracy which scorned
both him and them? These were the
questions faced by Mr.. Davis in his second
thoughts.
He was confronted, In other words, by
the basic paradox facing democracy in its
current fight for life: How can it. defend
itself, without sacrifice Of principle, against
Evening star., 1947-12-12
Letters to The Star
Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
1oriter, although it Is permissible for
1Uriter knoaDn to The Star to use a
nom de plume. Please be brief.
Send 1t Anywhere but Here

To the Editor Of The Star:
The mayonnaise industry was flattered to
have Star editorial writer devote his talents
to discussion of mayonnaise, but, frankly, we
were also somewhat fabbergasted by his claim
that he does not like mayonnaise on his sand
wiches. What? /!
Come, now, let us not be fearful OF advances
in the art of eating. Let us admit that the
drugstore lunch counters and similar snack
bars also have progressed in the last several
years. That's why they use mayonnaise.
true gourmet-even the true lunch-counter
gourmet (there is such species, I SUPPOSE
always approaches his food with excitement
and delight. And gourmets agree that mayon-
naise Is tops.
Tell you what We'll do: Give us your writer's
name and we'll give him a real gourmet's
thrill. Well send him case of mayonnaise
French dressing and salad dressing. Well also
send him some good recipes, so he can expert
ence the many wonderful ways in which these
delicious continental foods can be used.
The editorial said that mayonnaise was used
Unfortunately OF course, this was typo
graphical error. The writer undoubtedly meant
discriminatory. Surely he knows that mayon-
naise and salad dressing have very high
nutritive values; and undoubtedly he knows
that many discriminating people find mayon-
naise to be the perfect blend for sauces, ham
burgers fried), and other tasty dishes
Be frank; confess it-no gourmet thinks it
too much trouble to request the specific condi-
ment he wants on his sandwich. The next
time you 60 to a snack bar give specific in
structions as to how much mayonnaise you
want on your sandwich. Then 1t will taste
exactly right.
Where do you want US to send the case Of
our delicious product? IS
JOSEPH B. DANzANSKY,
Executive Secretary, Mayonnaise and Salad
Dressing Manufacturers Association.
Editors Note: The editorial writer, though
deeply appreciating the warm hearted senti-
ment behind the offer Of case Of mayon-
naise, can only say, mo thanks and
Heaven forbid'D
Evening star., 1947-12-12
Stars, Men and Atoms
Navy Physicists Search
Black Light Radio Field
Hope to Open Up New Blank Realm
Of Possible Frequencies
By Thomas r. Henry

~ "VbpUS IT, xxGUyJ
The mysterious region between radio waves
and heat rays now is being investigated by
Navy physicists here
The objective is to open up q new blank
realm OF possible radio frequencies lying be-
tween the shortest radio waves and the black
light held OF infrared radiation.
How far it ever will be possible to extend ths
radio spectrum toward the light range depends
on precise knowledge Of the effects of the
earth's atmosphere and the weather on the
propagation of these short waves
Two Principle Sources.
One means for this study Of these effects lies
IN extra-terrestrial radio radiation which
originates IN two principle sources, the sun and
tie milky way. These constantly are broad
casting" to the earth but only within the past
ITO years has it been possible to pick up the
random broadcasts. The sun offers an ideal
source OF waves Of sufficient intensity 80 that
accurate measurements can be made with pres
cnt special high sensitivity receivers.
presumably the enanations from the s,n
cover almost the entire spectrum but some wave
lengths are lost In the upper atmosphere.
measurements VIII be made over q wide range
OF frequencies which will permit not only de-
termination Of the intensity but also will give
some information on the intensity across the
suns disk.
Another part Of the same problem is q theo-
retical investigation of the scattering and alb
sorption of radio waves Of various lengths of
ralndrops Mathematical calculations have
been made covering all drop sizes that could
reasonably be expected In rain Preparations
are underway to verify these calculations by
direct experiment. This will be done by setting
three radar systems on three separate freouen.
cies operating simultaneously under varying
weather conditions.
Aid to Forecasting.
This investigation is expected to prove valu.
able not only in relation to possible extension
OF the broadcast bands but also as q tool for
future weather forecasting.
The Navy physicists have collected a consider.
able body of data concerning solar radiation
and meteorological conditions in the extreme
outer reaches Of the earth's atmosphere from
records made by instruments on Va rocket
flights. Much Of this remains dificult to
interpret.
Up to date, according to an announcement
just made by the Naval Research Laboratory,
several ultraviolet spectrographs of the sun
have been obtained from such flights and they
are being subjected to intensive study. These
can be secured only after getting above great
part OF the earth's atmosphere which cuts OF
the largest part Of this very short wave radi-
ation just beyond the range Of visible light,
which emanates from the suns surface.
Evening star., 1947-12-12
'Conuries for Sale

And that Das all the reading on the
sign
Just merely black and Dhtte,
Yet much OF color flashed before the mind,
Amber and saffron light.
The mind not only sa10; 1t also heard.
Rich n1ulticolored notes,
Pastels shading to brilliant reds and blues,
Fountdtned from little throats.
into my heart thirsty for song. a gold
Bird feu. The dream and singer
Became as perity, and could feel
The bird perched on my fngeri
ROSE MYRA PHILLIPS.
Evening star., 1947-12-12
GEORGE A. WALTUNG.
DISTINGUISHED Woman Journalists

To the Editor Of The Star:
In the otherwise excellent story In The Star
about Mrs. Ned Brunson Harris who died
Sunday in Chattanooga, the statement was
made in story and headline that she was the
first woman to head the Washington bureau
of metropolitan newspaper. This is not 50.
Miss Cora Rigby, at the time Of her death
fJune II, 1930) had been the head Of the
Washington bureau Of the Christian Science
Monitor for more than seven years. the first
and, up to that time, the only woman to have
had charge OF news bureau here
WINFRED MAILON.
Evening star., 1947-12-12

The word from Paris is that umbrellas
are to be longer, and innocent passersby
who have merely been grazed in shopping
crowds can now prepare for the full
treatment.
Evening star., 1947-12-12

Selective breeding has produced rab-
bit which bares its teeth and seeks to
attack any one coming within range In
the present state of things, was this
neceSSarY2
Evening star., 1947-12-12
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.

BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.
Q. What kind OF an oath does an alien take
upon naturalization?-H. M. E.
A. An alien must declare, on oath in open
court that he will support the Constitution
that he renounces and abjures all allegiance
and fidelity to any foreign sovereignty; that
he will support and defend the Constitution
and laws of the United States against all
enemies, foreign and domestic, and bear true
faith and allegiance to the same.
Q. How many men in the rear echelons are
needed to supply and support a riheman?-
J. K.
+ A. The Department OF the Army says that
1t requires approximately 10 men in rear
echelons to keep one combat man supplied
with arms, ammunition, equipment, transporta-
ton, food, etc.
@. Is the water OF Lake Pontchartrain In
Louisiana fresh or salt?-L. F. W.
A. The United States Geological Survey says
the water of Lake Pontchartrain is brackish
Although it Is indirectly connected with the
saltwater Gulf OF Mexico and is subject to its
tides, the lake water is diluted by the influx
OF fresh water from several small rivers that
dlspose OF an average annual rainfall of IS
inches over an area Of more than 5000 square
miles in Louisiana and Mississippi.
@. Is 1t now incorrect to refer to the War
Department?"-S H. A.
A. Since the creation Of the National Military
establishment, the War Department has be.
come the Department Of the Army. The Ma.
tional Military Establishment, headed by the
Secretary Of Defense, also includes the De-
partment OF the Navy and the Department OF
the Air Force.
@. If money is left in a postal savings &C.
count for 10 years will 1t continue to draw
interest?-S. v. o.
Inf Of f~
puted annually on postal savings accounts as
long as the money Is left on deposit. There
is no limit on the time money may be left in
a postal savings account, but the amount de-
posted may not be over $4,000.
@. Who was the man who signed the Articles
Of Association, the Declaration Of Independence,
the Articles of Confederation and the Federal
Constitution?-C. c. G..
A. Roger Sherman was the only man to sign
all four of these fundamental documents.
world?-A. D. C..
A. It is claimed that the soilless gardening
project at Chofu Japan, which has FIVE acres
under glass, is the largest single greenhouse
in the world.
Q. How can the mold or scum on a brick
walk be removed?-T. D. M.
A. The National Bureau of Standards SAYS
that If the stain in question results from mold
or any other organic source, 1t probably can be
removed by the following method: Thoroughly
wet affected areas of the walk with solution
made by adding six fluid ounces of household
bleach to one gallon of water. After a few
minutes flush walk with a hose or by other
means. Repeat treatment several times II
necessary. Household bleach Is sodium hypo-
chlorite solution, approximately per cent
strength. and is available at grocery and drug
stores.
@. When do astronomers begin the new
year?-G. A. Y.
A. The point on the earth's orbit which has
been selected by the astronomers to mark the
new year is the earth's position on March 81,
the vernal equinox.
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together under one board wherein they would
be rivals, with the Junior partner (the library
hopelessly outclassed. Let each have its own
board and each independently make its repre-
sentations to the district manager and district
council.
My specific recommendations are as follows,
in the order Of their desirability from the point
of view of the maintenance and development of
the public library system, still far from ade-
quate for the District of Columbia, whose high
grade population deserves the best library
service of any American city.
1. Retain the Board Of Library Trustees with
its present powers; appointment of its members
to be by the Mayor and District council or by
the District manager, with ratification by the
council. In other respects the Public Library
to be department of the District government
under the manager and council Although the
Public Library is in law 81 years old, it is still
younger and weaker department, greatly
needing the fostering care and help In securing
appropriations Of strong board of public
spirited and influential citizens, whose sole Job
1t is to promote library interests. Incidentally
1t should be noted, the members of the board
serve without compensation and therefore in
volve the District in no additional expense.
2. Public Library system to be separate
department of the District government di-
rectly under the District manager This would
afford the chief librarian direct access to the
city manager, instead Of compelling him to try
to induce board Of public education, whose
primary interest would inevitably be the schools
to fight for the library, in which they would
have only a minor interest. The chief libra
1tan would thus have . good chance to enlist
the interest Of the District manager IN Public
Evening star., 1947-12-12

year?-G. A. Y.
A. The point on the earths orbit which has
been selected by the astronomers to mark the
new year is the earth's position on March 81,
the vernal equinox.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1947-04-24

tulips added to the attractive setting
of the spacious living room. Mrs.
Everarde Jones gave an interesting
talk on cammelias which was foil
owed by a report of the Flower
Judging School in Jackson which
was attended by Mrs. o. w. Nixon,
Mrs. Frank Gwin, Mrs. James Cum
bingham, Sr., and Mrs. H. c. Water
er.
Plans were made during the bus
mess session for the annual Floral
Show which will be given Tuesday,
April 29th. Secure an entry blank
and exhibit your flowers.
Late in the afternoon the hostess
es served a delicious salad course
and Russian tea.
-
Porrish- Langston
Mr.. and Mrs. Graydon Boyce Ian