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Evening star., 1947-11-26
Another Try in France

The new cabinet so painfully concocted
by Robert Schuman Is another expedient
rather than solution of the profound
crisis which confronts France. After Leon
Bnm's dismal fasco in cabinet building,
something obviously had to be done, and
done quickly. Unless government with
even temporary vitality is formed, the
country may sink into something like
chaos, from which almost anything might
emerge.
Hence the Schumsn cabinet. 1t is
slightly to the right of the former Rama
dier cabinet, in that the Popular Repub-
licans have the premiership, while one
Radical with De Gaullist sympathies,
Rene Mayer, is made Minister of Finance.
The trio of personalities in the squabble
which. precipitated the downfall of the
previous cabinet-Ramadier Reynaud and
Blum-are excluded. Georges Bidault,
carried over as Foreign Minister, is able
to represent his country at the London
Conference of Foreign Ministers. Thus
France averts a virtual confession OF dip
lomatic bankruptcy.
What worries many competent observers
is that this Is not new deal but rather
reshuf1iing of q rather soiled and dog
cared deck of cards. Premier Schuman
is reported to have formed his cabinet
only at the price of various bargains
ity. That is not good augury at
moment when France is economically stag
gering under wave OF Communist
inspired strikes that has paralyzed the
railroads, idled the harbors and closed
most Of the coal mines.
To grapple with q crisis Of this sort,
strong measures are needed. But such
measures must, In turn, depend on strong
nerves OF leaders who know how to inspire
confidence from public opinion. Few OF
the agile parliamentarians now at the
helm of the ship Of state would seem to
measure up to that stern imperative. They
may be adept at Juggling votes within the
Chamber, but the real dynamics in the
country are outside their combination
the Communists in intractable opposition,
the De Gaullists not even represented In
the. parliamentary scene. This group Of
politicians who now direct France are not
united amongst themselves. They are an
accidental political combination, bound to-
gether more by their common fears and
aversions than by genuine meeting of
minds for constructive action.
To expect too much from their efforts
would be exaggerated optimism. The best
that should be awaited is an effort to keep
the current crisis within the bounds OF
legality and basic order II that effort
does not succeed, they will presumably be
replaced by other leaders ready to try
grmmer remedies.
Evening star., 1947-11-26
Replies to Foreign Critics

To the Editor of The Star:
have just been listening to the broadcast
GAS Others See Us" and the untrue remarks
of foreign women, particularly from Great
Britain, Soviet Russia and Canada, which I
heard, prompt this retaliation.
AS an American woman who has lived,
Travelled and worked abroad for many years, I
know many of the problems of Europe and
decidedly resent the implications Of these
women. They Jumped all American women as
bridge players, selfish knitters and fashion
devotees. One British woman said that if
American women would only use their minds
instead of listening to others and reading what
others say, they would be able to recognize the
problems European women are facing They
said that American women knew little about
politics and were not interested in foreign
economic troubles.
But many American women whom I know
personally and through friends are devoting
their free hours to helping starving Europe. They
send packages. give money and time to help
improve the condition Of women abroad. True,
there Is cross-section who still are not aware
of the suffering Of others and they may never
realize what conditions are. But such women
are few.
Why is Congress considering the Marshall
plan and straining to help bring peace and
happiness to the world, If not for European
humanity? What about the Friendship Train,
for which everybody helped to gather food?
1t would be better for these foreign women
to offer thanks daily that there is a country
like America which serves as a balm for af-
ficted, miserable and hungry people.
AS the Christmas season approaches, each one
should be grateful for friendly contacts ana
strive for better international understanding.
RUTH g. BECKMANN.
Evening star., 1947-11-26
New Threat in Iron

The recent exchange Of notes between
the Soviet and Iranian governments indi-
Gates a resurgence Of diplomatic tension
between the two countries which could
culminate in another critical situation.
The nub of the controversy is the old issue
of oil in Northern Iran and the political
implications that are involved. The con-
troversy goes back to the spring of 1885,
when Russia, In breach of its obligations
under the Big Three" Teheran declara-
ton of 1943. refused to evacuate Trans
northern provinces and encouraged the
setting up of puppet regime in the highly
strategic border province of Azerbaijan.
There followed Trans appeal to the
In consequence of vigorous backing of
Iran by the western powers, Moscow
eventually evacuated it's troops and ac-
quiesced in the collapse of its Azerbaijan
puppets.
Meanwhile, however, Moscow had OBJ
tained from Premier Ahmed Qavam draft
agreement under which Russia would have
been allowed to explore the five provinces
OF Northern Iran for oil Any proved
fields were to have been exploited by a
Russo -Iranian company in which Moscow
would have a controlling interest. The
rights enjoyed by this company would have
enabled its Russian agents to exercise
a large measure of local control over
Northern Iran as well as over the profits
from oil that might accrue.
The shrewd Iranian Premier undoubt-
edly realized that this agreement would
give Moscow toshold for future pressure
on Iran. But there was little he could do
about it at the moment except to specify
that it was subject to confirmation by the
Iranian Parliament. This was diplo-
matte ACE in the hole" which paid off
when the new elections this summer re-
suited in the seating of a legislature
strongly nationalistic in character. The
upshot was that Parliament rejected the
draft agreement as being contrary to the
national interest In its place, a program
was voted for oil exploration and develop
ment by Iran itself, coupled with provision
for the selling of oil to the Soviet Union on
a fair basis
Parliament was forewarned as to what
its rejection of the agreement might in
volve. In advance Of the vote, the Russian
Ambassador told Premier Qavam that the
Soviet Union would consider Iran bitter
blood enemy" If the oil pact was not ap-
proved. This warning was supplemented
by Moscow radio and press attacks. and
Evening star., 1947-11-26

between them to
a secret death
the numbness of
years in concen-
tration camps
that came to
take the place Of
feeling, so that
man might sur
vive the sight
of C hill d e II
QunDly search
ing for t h e i r
mothers among
the rigid bodies
of the cremato-
rum ovens, the
deathly mass in
lection of poison.
tho q pnnv hev0Od
Evening star., 1947-11-26
PASSING of the Green Bowl

The passing of the naval secret society
known as the Green Bowl will be noted
with little regret. Although a two-month
inquiry by the once of Naval Intelligence
failed to disclose any evidence to support
charges that it had Influenced promotions
er assignments. there can be no doubt
that its mere existence adversely affected
morale of many nonmembers.
The Green Bowl started forty years ago
Evening star., 1947-11-26
Crossina REGULATIONS Questioned

10 the EuItor OF The Star:
A news item which appeared recently, de-
scrnng the experiences OF policemen WIN
so-called iaywalkers was headlined. "Pedes-
trians Whet Their Fangs, Fists and Elbows
on Cops"
1t was reported that one OF the otflcers as
sailants was feminine pedestrian who resented
his cautioning her against crossing the strees
on the red light and bit him, while the other
attacker was a masculine walker who gave
the arresting officer a vicious jab below the
belt line knocking him almost unconscious.
while awaiting the arrival of the wagon.
Violent reactions of walkers to this unpopular
traffic regulation have occurred here many
times before notably the shameful fracas be-
tween the police and servicemen returned from
overseas duty, at Fourteenth and F streets.
Evidence is abundant to show the deep-seated
resentment which people feel against being
accosted by the police and told when and where
it is safe to cross the streets.
Such demonstrations should open the eyes OF
the authorities to the need of modifying this
regulation Safety first still is one of the first
things we all must learn, but is 1t safe treating
walkers as they are by the police? Like
prohibition, this traffic rule cannot be en-
forced satisfactorily. Human nature balks at
being held on street corners In scorching sun,
biting winds or driving rain, waiting for the
green light when there are no approaching
vehicles to prevent safe crossing.
The job Of Washington policemen is an
Evening star., 1947-11-26

unenviable one when pedestrians become so
uncomfortable that enforcement officers are
bitten and knocked almost unconscious.
LEWIS L. YOUNG
Evening star., 1947-11-26

A Southwestern fancier has turkey now
1s years old and too tough to kill-a rare
case, In which the longevity can be as
cribed to longevity.
Evening star., 1947-11-26
Questions and Answers

reader can get the answer to any question OF
fact by writing The Washington Star Information
Bureau, 316 ! street NE. Waslinston 2. D. G.
Please lnclose cents for return postage.
Evening star., 1947-11-26

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address s@of the
1oriter, although it is permissible for q
1Driter kno1Un to The Star to use a
nom de plume. Please be briet.
Evening star., 1947-11-26

To pass the long evening, the captive
husband whose wife has told him he is in
for the night could read up on the dread
full concentration camps in Europe.
Evening star., 1947-11-26
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.

@. Which is considered to be the most In
tricate organ Of the human body?-L r.
A. The ear is the most intricate.
Evening star., 1947-11-26

@. Does the increase In the number Of mar
riages mean that there are fewer spinsters?-
s. E. P.
A. In spite of the increase in the number Of
marriages it Is estimated that between 2,500, 900
and 5000 900 American women of marriageable
age will remain unmarried, chiefly because
there are more women than men.
Evening star., 1947-11-26
This and. That
BIZ Charles E. TrdcetDeH
EIGHTH STREET Sc.

Dear Sir:
- Maybe have missed your telling about the
bird x an now asking you to name for me
This bird is the size of the sparrow, light gray
breast, small almost white BILL quite long tail,
darts when flying, and shows silver. A pair has
been around here for quite while and evidently
will not fly farther south for the winter. The
sparrows do not like them. These birds like
the seed Of grass.
VERY truly yours, E. A. B."
n
Evening star., 1947-11-26

@. For whom was the Douglas Ar named?-
S. H.
A. The Douglas fir, often called the king OF
trees, commentaries David Douglas, famous
Scottish naturalist, who visited the Columbia
River region in 1925 as representative of the
Royal Horticultural Society
Evening star., 1947-11-26
Letters to The Star

Some Facts on School Buildings
70 the Editor Of The Star:
Your editorial of Nov IA, 1947, "Some Facts
on School Buildings" begins to bring little or
der out of chaos despite the regrettable opln-
ion expressed with reference to segregated
schools. The writer would like to point out
some additiona! facts, with reference to the
Southwest situation, which the zealots who op-
pose the acceptance OF all schools have refused
to take cognizance of.
First, the S. J. Bowen School Is not de-
lapidated building, but is the best OF the nVs
schools under consideration.
Second the Randall addition Is already under
construction; contracts are in operation Tor its
completion in eighteen months so that the use
of the Bowen School would be in due course but
q temporary measure OF relief.
Third, conference with the principal reveals
that the pupils programs OF instruction can
so be arranged as to afford them full junior
high program with no increase in teacher load
Fourth, as odous as segregation is, refusal
to alleviate the crowded condition OF our chill
dren does not help the abolition of segrega-
ton any more than refusal to take sedative
will eliminate cancerous condition. On the
other hand acceptance of the relief certainly
places no restriction upon continued efforts to
eliminate segregation.
Fifth. the president Of the Randall PTA fol-
lowed the efforts of the three preceding PTA
presidents who sought relief from the double
shift, and expressed her approval of the accept
. lance of the Bowen School. Each preceding
semester committee of parents had asked the
school administration for relief to get their
children off the streets where they had to spend
half of every day unsupervised. The president
of the Randall PTA was most "confuSed' and
understood Dr. Corning's predicament when
parents and those purporting to be parents
reversed their previous position through the
years and demanded that she express their
views of disapproval to the Board OF Education
which she has regrettully done.
Finally, the unwillingness of the teachers to
place the welfare of the pupils whom they are
paid to teach above their personal opJectlves
proved most thought-provoking, In the light OF
the present halliday work assignments appar-
emily enjoyed by those oblecting public SER
wants and the resultant short changing OF the
local tax payers. EDITH V. M hlNe.
Evening star., 1947-11-26

G. How many bills were vetoed by the late
President Franklin D. Roosevelt?-E. Mob.
A. President Roosevelt's total was 63l. Of
which, 371 were by message and 260 pocket
vetoes.
Evening star., 1947-11-26

@. What was the name Of David's mother7-
J. C. A.
A. Her name is not known. David was the
son of Jesse the name Of whose wife is nowhere
recorded in the Scriptures
Evening star., 1947-11-26
Q. Who named the Gulf Stream?-B. j. M.
A. Benjamin Franklin gave 1t this name.

"A. benjamin fTank1n gave IL LAlS name.
O. When and where did the story Of lost
continent OF Atlantis originate?-B A. w.
A. The story of Atlantis was given to the
world by Plato I'd. BAT BC) who had it from
Soon who in turn had it from priest OF Egypt
O. Please explain the use of a key on the
one dollar bill?-O. F. H.
A. The key is on the Treasury seal which Is
used as part Of the design Of each bill. The
design includes shield on which appear the
scales of justice, key, the emblem of official
authority and 13 stars for the United States.
@. Now many crops UI oranges do Florida
trees bear in year?-L. N. N.
A. There is a continuous harvest period for
citrus fruits in Florida from early autumn
until the late spring of the following year. 1t
Is not uncommon to see full blooms and fruit
on the trees at the sane time.
@. Are Canadian Newspapers like the Brit
ish papers?-S. o. E.
A. Canada, Today and Tomorrow says that
English-language Canadian newspapers fol-
low American, not British, journalistic prac-
tces. The front page is reserved for news, not
for advertisements, and the general makeup
of Canadian newspaper Is not very different
from what one would find south Of the border.
American syndicated columnists reach fairly
large audience in Canada and American news
services are used by some OF the larger Ca
madam newspapers.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-02

Mrs. W. c. Grier, membership:
Mrs. H. A. Jolitz, motion pictures:
Mrs. j. S. Silversteen, national de.
tense; Mrs. j. S. Welborn, organi-
alton; Mrs. j. A. Yarbrough,
press relations: Mrs. j. R. Nor
wood, radio; Mrs. Paul Mccain,
U. S. Savings Bonds.
A recording secretary, registrar
and librarian will be elected: Mrs.
Charles Duffy will present the
pages and the conference will ad.
journ for a trip to Cherry Point,
where a marker will be dedicated
to Revolutionary and World War
II Marines and presented By Miss
Carraway to the National Society,
Mrs. Talmadge will accept and
present it to U. S. Marine Corps.
Brig. Gen. Thos. j. Cushman.
station commander, will accept it
for the corps. At the dinner al the
officers club, Capt. H. l.. jacob
will speak on Marine Aviation.
Thursday morning, chapter re-
gents will report main activities,
new officers and district directors
will be installed and the confer
ence will be adjourned. Thursday,
afternoon, a marker to Revolution.
airy and World War II Marines
will be dedicated at Camp Leieune
and presented by Miss Carraway
to Brig. Gen. David R. Nimmer.
Gifts will be presented by the
daughters to patients in the Naval
hospital, followed by a tour Of the
camp, informal reception and buf-
fet dinner at the officers club.
Throughout the conference,
music will be furnished by Mrs.
IC. L.. Abernethy, Jr., organist:
soloists, Godfrey O'Hara and
Catharine Latta; Mrs. J. K. Pfohl,
accompanist; New Bern High
school chorus, Donald Smith, di-
rector.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-02

Miss Mary c. Rivenbark was
honored with a lovely bridal show.
er by her sisters and s~isters-in
law Wednesday evening, at the
Wrightsboro clubhouse.
She received many lovely gifts
including china and silver in he1
chosen patterns. The clubhouse
was decorated in red and white
The brides table was in white
with snowdrops a n d. maidenhail
fern conferred with a lovely bride
doll.
As tn e bride-elect entered she
was presented with a lovely cor
sage of white carnations tied with
silver-white ribbon.
Over 100 guests were present
Punch was served throughout the
evening and after the gifts were
presented a delicious course of ice
cream and cake were served BY
the hosteses.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-02
Social Calendar
MONDAY


7:3O o. m.-The monthly
meeting of the Wr~ightsboro
PTA in the school audito-
rum. The theme of Safety
in the school and home will
be stressed.
800 p. m.-Monthly business
meeting of North Carolina
Junior Sorosis at clubhouse,
116 South Third street.
500 D.. m.-Monthly meeting
of The Catholic Daughters of
America in St. Mary's Cath
olic club.
TUESDAY
HOO d. m. - Weekly bridge
game and luncheon of Cape
Fear Country club, reserva-
tons necessary.
800 p. m.-Weekly duplicate
contract bridge tournament
of Cape Fear Country club,
no reservations necessary.
WEDNESDAY
$3.50 o. m.-St. Matthew's Lu-
tneran WINS m e Getting in
parish house. Mrs. K. Y. Hud-
die in charge of devotion
ais.
$3.50 p. m.-The monthly meet
ing of the Board of Mana
gers of the North Carolina
Society of Colonial Danes of
America in the House of
Colonial Danes.
THURSDAY
$3.50 p. m. - Business meet
ing of North Carolina Sorosis
in clubhouse, 116 North Third
street. Executive meeting at
3 %. m.
$3.50 p. m.-Ladies auxiliary
to Brotherhood of Railroad
Trainmen in Junior Order
hall:
10 p. m. - Weekly family
night supper at Cape Fear
Country club, reservations
are necessary.
SATURDAY
TO p. m.-Weekly dinner of
Cape Fear Country club for
Members and guests, reser-
vations necessary.
Carolina Beach Baptist
Church Services Slated
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-02
Miss Ammenhauser
Bride Of Mr.. Gore

MIR. and Mrs. A. W. Ammen-
hauser of Wilmington. announce
the marriage of their daughter,
Jean Shirley. to James Gore. son
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-02
Legion Unit Pans
Meeting Tuesday
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tie local chapter and social hour
will follow the business meeting
All members are requested to at
tend. A special invitation is ex
tended to women who are eligible
Tor membership in the auxiliar,
to attend this meeting.
The executive board will NEE
at 1870 O'Clock and all member.
OF h e board are especially re
quested to be on time.
Mary Rivenbark,
Bride-Elect, Feted
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-02

The Annie Armstrong week Of
prayer will be observed each
morning at 10 o'clock, March 81
at the Carolina Beach Baptist
There will be no service
Wednesday as the young people
will have the program at the mid
week prayer service at 7:30
O'Clock. All members and visitors
are invited to attend.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-02

of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Gore of Fay
etteville.
The marriage took place in Dill
Ion, S. c., on February IA. The
couple is residing in st. Paul.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-02

There are 227 900 miles of rail-
way lines in the United States.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-03-13
= VALLEY ROAD
BY MRS. EFFIE DAVIS

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Osborne
and son, motored to Kentucky
recently and spent the weekend
with his mother, who is very
poorly.
Mrs. Ralph Styer motored to
Green Camp Wednesday and
called on John Styer, who is sick
at the home of a daughter, Mrs
Mary Goswald.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Laird are
moving on their farm near Ma
rysville, which they bought rec
emily.
Roy Styer and mother moved
the past week to a farm near
Raymond. Mrs Rush and chill
dren moved where the Styers va
Gated on the Reed road.
Little Miss Jane Davis, Of New
Dover, is visiting at the home of
her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs
Glenn Davis.
Mrs nellie Phelps, of Colum-
bus, was a guest of her sister,
Mrs. Esther Thompson, recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Davis call
ed on Corina Cunningham near
Broadway Thursday afternoon.
She has been suffering with sinus
trouble. Rev. Jeffrey, of Somers-
vile, was also a caller at the
Cunninghom home.
Mr. and Mrs. William Easter
day spent Friday at West Mans.
field
Ralph Styer called on Glenn
Davis Friday.
Several from this community
attended the Lions Jamboree al
Redwood Friday evening. And
some of them carried home priz-
eS.
Friends and neighbors gather
ed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
William G. yesterday on Friday
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-03-13

ing the piano. Carroll Blue is
taking care of the school house
during Mr. McNabb's absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. George gave a
dinner Sunday in honor of their
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wayne Mackling, Carol Sue
and Linda Kay, who have just re
turned from California. Others
present were Mrs. Lola Robin
son; Mrs. w. A. Fisher, of Colum-
bus, and Mrs. Condor. Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Mayer and Mr.. and
Mrs. LaVelle Horn were callers
at the George home to greet the
Mackling family.
Church services Sunday morn
ing at 1l:l5 a. m, with the Rev
Mr.. Gambill to give the sermon.
Mrs. Edith Greenbaum filled
the Sunday school teachers place
very nicely last Sunday.
Charles Cooperider was quite
i'll Sunday. This broke his wife's
attendance record for the year in
which she has been a teacher at
the Sunday school.
The Sunday School board met
at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Claude Bailey Monday evening