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Evening star., 1947-10-23
Zhdunov's BLUEPRINT

Andrel A. Zhdanov, key member of the
Politbureau and possible successor to
Prime Minister Stain, spoke last month
at the secret meeting in Poland "reviving
the Comintern. What he said then has
now been made public by the Soviet press
There is nothing particularly new in it,
What makes it interesting is that it is one
Of the most authoritative affirmations we
have yet had of the Kremlin's resolve to
promote chaos by waging an all-out poit-
ical and economic war against the United
States
The Zhdanov speech is described as a
blueprint for recovery and peace. What
does it say? 1t says such things as these:
(1) The Soviet Union believes that it can
cooperate indefinitely with capitalistic
European countries (2) To get such CO.
operation-to build more beautiful world
1T is necessary that none of those coun-
tries take part in the projected Marshall
program. 90 The sixteen countries-the
continents overwhelming majority-that
have decided to participate in that pro-
gram are all "reactionary, antidemocratic
and pro-Fascist." "a So Russia and the
Comintern. must do all that they can to
wreck what the United States and these
nations propose to do to get Europe back
on it's feet 60 In that way it will be
possible to achieve vast American eco
nomic crisis. And e. the White House
Wall Street plot to conquer the world and
enslave mankind thus will be nipped in
the bud and presumably everybody will
then see the light and work in harmony
with the noble Kremlin-on the Kremlin S
terms.
AS reported by the Soviet press, this
seems to be the substance of what Mr..
Zhdanov said. Apparently 1t was not
meant to be logical, not any more than it
was meant to be truthful Every Soviet
word and deed for months past have had
all the eafmarks of seeking to encourage
and prolong as much chaos and mental
befuddlement as possible. The Zhdanov
blueprint" is in line with that. 1t is
senseless unless read as something cal
culated to make weapon Of nonsense,
to increase confusion abroad, to turn
everything upside down, to muddle think
ing everywhere with monumental illogic
and supercolossal lies Even So it is diff
cult to see how Mr.. Zhdanov and his COL
leagues in the fourteen-man hierarchy of
the Russian dictatorship can convince
themselves that this sort of thing will
impress or convert that part Of the world
where thought is free and where the
Communist police state-the most back
ward and reactionary political system Of
our time-exists only in ones bad dreams.
Possibly, Of course, they really believe
what they say, If so, the effort to do
business with them is hopeless.
1t Is pleasanter to think, however, that
the implications of the Marshall plan have
so unnerved the men of the Kremlin that
they are slightly hysterical-that the vio-
lence and topsyturviness of their public
statements reflect deep uncertainty on
their part and that the day will yet come,
after much questioning and soul-searching
among themselves, when they will find that
their elf-isolation is totally ,1nrewarding
and that sanity demands their co-opera-
ton with the great bulk OF mankind.
Evening star., 1947-10-23
Sua&ests Better Chest Picture

To the Editor Of The Star:
It is suggested that the Community Chest
organization, with the aid Of Washington
newspapers present really adequate picture
to all the people of Washington Of its main
objectiyes and needs and how local charitable
institutions At into this picture. There Is con-
siderable confusion at the moment as to Just
what is the mission Of the Community Chest
In addition to helping people who need charity,
donors should know the scope Of its social and
welfare work. The question as to whether or
not part Of the contributions is forwarded
to parent organizations in New York or else
where should be cleared up. II. l.. r.
Evening star., 1947-10-23
Cats Preferred to Europeans

Cats Preferred to Europeans
To the Editor Of The Star:
Some one says the food for three cats would
feed three European children. But have no
such fondness for Europeans. What have they
done but fight each other and cause misery
the world around?
feed my cats pound Of 91-cent meat every
day, . can OF salmon at 70 cents, the best milk
lamb, veal, horse meat, Wtamins at $4.95 the
hundred capsules, and am rewarded with
affection, charm, grace and good conduct. II
fed the same food to Europeans, one Of them
would set the house aflre, another would stab
me in my back, another would try to insult my
wife, another would shoot me in my sleep and
the last one would throw me out OF the
window. HORACE JOHNSON.
Evening star., 1947-10-23
Mount Vernon Seminary

To the Editor of The Star:
Having read about the action of the Federal
Trade Commission concerning Mount Vernon
University, we wish to inform you that this
institution has no connection whatever with
Mount Vernon Seminary.
GEORGE W. LLOYD
President, Mount Vernon Seminary.
Evening star., 1947-10-23

the individual, who is the basic factor to be
considered in all religious matters.
I am convinced that before any other prob
lem relating to human affairs can be solved
some few individuals will have to make 4
problem Of the religious situation and find the
solution to that problem, because religion, and I
do not mean theology, Is the essence OF life
q. MARK.
Evening star., 1947-10-23
Thinner Slices Proposed

To the Editor OF The STAR
Referring to your editorial "Slicing Our Own
Bread" under date Of October la, would like
to ask: Why not have sliced bread cut thinner?
The same size loaf, sold at the same price,
would 60 so per cent further, believe, If this
were done. MRS. CHARLES s. DEWEY.
Evening star., 1947-10-23
Fewer Jews in Europe

To the Editor Of The star:
Jay G. Hayden in his article last Sunday
estimated the Jewish population in Eastern
Europe to be over io,ooo,ooo He based his
figures on statistics published in 1899, but he
seemed, however, to be unaware Of the fact that
Hitler and his Herren folk have killed of some
100000 Jews during the war, thus making
. considerable dent In the aforementioned
Ag,uaA ( WueooAAD
Evening star., 1947-10-23
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE.


@. What causes bushing?-I. D. e.
A. Blushing is caused by dation Of the
blood vessels Of the face due to excitement or
blood rushes to the face.
@. How many sons has Mohandas K. Gand-
hi?-E. C. H.
A. He has four sons. Two of them are Jour-
nalists.
@. Did the U. s. g. Pensacola of World
War I take any part In World War M
D. F. B.
A. The u s. s. Pensacola, the oldest and heav.
lest cruiser in the United States fleet, partici-
pated In nearly every major action of the
Pacific War; She sustained six direct hits by
enemy shore batteries in the Two assault but
made temporary repairs in time to participate
in the Okinawa campaign.
@. Where Is the largest double-deck bridge
In tho world2-J. B.
A. The largest double-deck steel bridge In
the world is the San Francisco Oakland Bay
Bridge The total length of the bridge, in
cluding approaches, is 81 miles. It's principal
portion, from the San Francisco anchorage to
the Oakland shore, has a length of ~ miles
each 2,310 feet, in the West Bay Crossing are
the longest in this bridge.
@. What is meant by the statement that
q person has absolute pitch?-T. E. H
A. A sense Of absolute pitch is said to be
possessed by those who can identify by nams
any given tone when 1t Is sounded alone or
can hum and sing any tone accurately upon
request.
Evening star., 1947-10-23

tation with health offlcials Even this pre-
caution may not be wholly effective, but
1t should help materially to make the new
disqualification plan more workable than
otherwise
Evening star., 1947-10-23

Background is that handy stuff the East
ern grid broadcaster was getting off the
other Saturday while missing touchdown
in the foreground.
Evening star., 1947-10-23

TO the Editor OF The Star: ---|
A Jewish veteran complains in your issue Of
October IA that several times he has been
refused veterans homes because he Is a Jew.
He regards such restrictions a. being out
rageous. But outrageous also are identical
restrictions placed by Jews upon Christians.
I, too am World War II veteran. I received
two Communications for my war work.
During the past several months I have
answered ads in the newspapers regarding
apartments. In some cases the persons whom
have called about their apartments have
asked me point blank If I were Jewish, and
when I answered mo" they became cool. In
other cases they called my attention to their
ads which clearly said: For Jews only"
VETERAN AND SUBSCRIBER
Evening star., 1947-10-23
Letters to The Star

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
1oriter, although 1t is permissible for
1Driter klo1Dn to The Star to use a
nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1947-10-23
Questions and Answers
Bv Gould Lincoln

reader can get the answer to any question Of
fact by writing The Washington Star Information
Bureau, 316 ! street NE. Washington 2. D. c.
Please inclose cents for return postage.
Evening star., 1947-10-23
Housing Discrimination
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
The letter of Samuel Furash, Jewish war
veteran, denied the purchase of a home be-
cause of his ancient religious inheritance,
once again brings an evil situation in Wash
tngton to public notice.
Certain Washington real estate dealers, from
purely mercenary motives are fostering racial
and religious intolerance. They unscrupulously
make crafty appeal to cheap snobbery and
an occasional case Of genuine bigotry In the
hope Of increasing their sales
Actually, a moments thought will show that
q development which takes 10 out Of 20 appli-
cants, no questions asked, and keeps out one
because Of his religion or ancestry-no matter
how desirable he may be otherwise be
exclusive" My observation is that most peo-
pie ask only that their neighbors be clean
orderly and self-respecting; their religion or
ancestry is of small interest
I do not believe the unethical behavior Of
these real estate people has general public
approval. J. G. M.
Evening star., 1947-04-13

Chrysler and Forthwith total Of
half a million workers-wil be SINH
lar to each other Il past experience
is a guide.
Harry w. Anderson, vice presi-
dent in charge Of General Motors
personnel. said the 10 cent offer was
made in recognition of the
increased cost of living and be-
cause it is difficult to arrive at a
years settlement at this time"
The UAW, In negotiations which
opened Thursday, had asked the
corporation for a 23tz cent hourly
wage increase, as vel as guaran-
teed 40-hour week and other con-
cessions of an economic nature.
The average wage of GIN pro-
duction workers has been estimated
at about $1.31 per hour.
First Offer Made This Year.
The General Motors proposal was
the first wage offer advanced this
year by any Of the major automo-
tive firms. Ford's contract runs into
May.
The 10 cent hourly increase will
become effective Immediately; Mr.
Anderson said, for a small number"
of non-union employees in nine G. M.
plants.
Adjustments for salaried employees
also are being worked out. Mr.. An
derson's statement continued, but
their size has not been determined.
1.-THE unsettled coal situation with
its effect on steel production and
increasing prices of basic commodi-
ties combined with the desirability
Evening star., 1947-04-13

of keeping prices down naake Il
difncult To arr1vs at ! years settle
ment 1t this time." M. Anderson
said ID explaining that the proposal
permits either party to reopen the
wage issue ia August, lo47.
Similar Temporary Pacts Cited.
He said that the three unions
have made similar temporary settle
ments with other companies "appar-
emily recognizing the difnculty Of
arriving Ut mutually satisfactory
long-term settlement Of all economic
demands while these conditions con-
tinue.n
The UAW-CIO won an 1911 cent
hourly wage increase March Is, 1915.
following q 113-dxy strike that set
q record In the auto industry for
length and costliness to both sides.
The contract at that time ex-
tended over 2 years but permitted 4
reopening OF economic issues, In
cluding wages, this year.
Negotiations on the reopened con-
tract began Thursday but were res
cessed Friday after one meeting to
permit union leaders to attend q
washington conference and . sub
sequent UAW-CIO executive board
which opens In New York
Tuesday.
Evening star., 1947-04-13

low in proportion to the city's flnan-
cial need. He would not say, how
ever, what sort OF increase had been
discussed in the committee session.
In disclosing his Federal payment
real estate income tax approach
to the city's money problems, Mr..
Bates said he wanted ito try to get
away from a lot OF little taxes"
Deficit Is Estimated.
The Commissioners have esti-
mated their deficit in the general
find at the end of the next fiscal
year will be about $12,000,0o0. This
is the fund against which most city
expenses are charged. Shortages
also are due In the highway and
water funds which they have asked
be met by increasing the gasoline
tax and Government borrowing.
Mr.. Bates expressed concern over
testimony during the hearings that
many children in the public schools
are on a two platoon system" be-
cause of overcrowding.
He said he may make personal
inspection of the situation and see
what school building priorities can
be arranged to take care of it.
Evening star., 1947-04-13
Coal
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the 100000 penalty the Supreme
Court set, provided outstanding
strike orders were cancelled and no
further attempt made to ignore the
District Court Injunction.
Federal officials reported that as
of noon Friday dangerous conditions
in all BUT 123 of the 5I8 Krug closed
mines had been corrected and the
pits certified for reopening. Inspec-
tions since have further reduced
the number. However, a few of the
mines may remain closed for some
time since corrections involve major
operations.
Mr.. Hughes, the UNIV district
head at Greensburg, said the new
Lewis instructions also were re-
ceived by other Western Pennsyl-
vaiia district presidents.
Similarly Tom Raney. UNIV in
ternational board member at Pike
vile, KY, said he had received a
copy of the telegram from Mr..
Lewis.
This stipulates," he said, that
any and all mines except those
covered by the Krug order should
be inspected by the committees
(union safety and reopened Mon
day"
Sees Reopening Tomorrow.
Mr.. Raney added that Gin my
opinion all mines in District 80,
aside from those on the unsafe list,
will be working Monday"
A UNIV offlcial in Pittsburgh re-
fused direct comment on the Lewis
message, but added; "We expect
all the mines to be open Monday"
Representative Vursell, Republic
can, of Illinois, charged yesterday
that Secretary Krug is attempting
'to dodge his own responsibility"
for safety in the mines and place
it upon the mine workers safety
committee.
Mr.. Krug knows none of these
committees are equipped with
proper technical and scientific in
struments necessary to determine
whether or not mine is same.
Mr.. Vursell said, adding:
"He knows that the average mine
safety committee does not possess
these instruments nor the technical
knowledge to use them If they had
them and they do not have the
power to close down mine, but
they can only recommend such ac-
ton to the mine management"
Evening star., 1947-04-13
Historical Society
Hears Tydings Pay
Tribute 10 Key

The memory of FRANCIS Scott Key
s..s bonored last night at the 53rd
annual dinner of the Columbia
Historical Society. The subject Of
the talks at the society's meeting at
the Mayhower Hotel was the
Georgetown lawyer who, thrilled
at seeing the national emblem still
nvinV over Fort: McHenry, in Bal
timore harbor, wrote the national
anthem.
Behind the speakers table were
engagements OF the Key
house at 351e M street NV, the
first building west Of the Key Bridge
on the river side of the street. One
showed it decked with bunting when
II was national shrine. The other
showed the dilapidated eyesore that
1t Is today.
The society is sponsoring move
ment to restore the structure and
Senator Taft, Republican, of Ohio,
has introduced a bill to bring this
about.
Senator Tydings, Democrat, OF
Maryland. the chief speaker, said
that until recently he had thought
the engagement at Fort Mcaenry
was minor one. He then outlined
the story of Gen. Sam Smith and
the Baltimore campaign of the War
of 1872 told by Neil Swanson Of
the Baltimore Sun in recent book.
Importance of Battle.
The Importance OF Fort McHenry
was that the American commission
ers were already in Ghent, Belgium,
trying to work out peace terms.
They were In a bad bargaining
position after the burning of WASH
ington, but their position improved
greatly when Fort McHenry held
out and Baltimore was saved.
The British commissioners had
been demanding the creation of q
great Indian state in the West,
cession OF such of the northern area
of the present United States, and
British trading privileges on the
Mississippi. None of these was
written into the treaty.
American destiny would have
been different, had 1t not been for
Fort McHenry," the Senator said.
Key somehow sensed the import of
the engagement more than others OF
his day."
Columnist Gives Talk.
George Dixon, Washington COL
llnnist, who wore a barrister's wig,
gave not too serious talk on the
anachronisms In the District code.
Nine. Camille Chautemps, wife of
the former premier of France, played
piano selections by Chopin, Bee
thoven and Strauss. Her 6-year- -old
daughter, Antoinette, who never has
seen the French capital as she was
born after the fall of France, sang
"The Last Time I Saw Paris" She
further demonstrated her American
tzation by singing Pistol Packin'
Mama"
M. Chautemps was at the speakers
table along with F. Regis Noel, toast
master: Representative Beall, Re
publican. of Maryland, Maj. Gen. u.
s. Grant III, and John Clagett
Proctor.
Evening star., 1947-04-13
Fiscul
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tNolltulucQ fTOm F1ISL EaRe)
items will be rise In the real estate
tax rate and broadened income
tax.
The committee hopes to get In
advance from the House Appropria-
tions Subcommittee some clue to
how much of cut win be made In
the sos, 900. 600 city budget for the
year beginning July 1. In this way,
1t was indicated, the money-raising
program can be geared to actual
proposed expenditures.
However. since the appropriation
group probably will not begin hear
ings of the budget until early May,
the tax committee may go ahead
and draft priority tax schedule
with the idea of dropping less de-
sirable leyies II they are not needed
when the expenditures finally are
approved.
Suggested by H0ran.
Few details about the new
proposals for fixing the Federal pay
ment were divulged. 1t is known,
however. that the land based plan
was suggested by Chairman Koran
of the appropriations subcommittee.
Mr.. Horan, a supporter Of higher
Federal share, last year voted for a
SO, ,000, 900 payment which later was
reduced to 100000. Unofficial
estimates on the yield Of his sug-
gested plan are from $4,000, 900 to
$14,00o,00
The payment based on the Fed
eral payroll apparently is supported
by, this reasoning:
During times of stress Federal
activities expand, drawing more
personnel to Washington and thus
placing a strain on municipal serv-
ices. Since these activities would
result In a greater Federal payroll
here, percentage based on that
payroll would increase the Federal
payment during such times. During
times of economy, Government
functions would be reduced, demand
on city services would be lower and
the Federal payment would be less.
Such a formula, it was pointed
out, would avoid the controversial
problems of exempt real estate and
credits for various services ex-
changed between the local and ma
.tionaI governments.
= District officials have submitted to
the committee a priority schedule of
public works which Mr.. Bates said.
has been turned over to the Board
of Trade for study and comment.
Mr.. Bates said he is convinced
the real estate tax rate here is too
Evening star., 1947-04-13
General Motors
CONTINUED From First Page.

Ter contract has been thrice ex-
tended and now runs until April IS.
Norman Matthews, UAW Chrysler
director, said the strike notice was
filed because 1--WE are just not get
ting together" Chrysler, at least
publicly, has made no counter offer
to the unions 1914 cents demand.
There is no meeting of the
minds" Mr.. Matthews said, adding,
however, that negotiations were con-
tinuing.
The auto union has made an iden-
tical wage demand on the Ford
Motor Co. Eventual settlements in
the "big three" of General Motors,
Evening star., 1947-04-13

ferencas On whether the main Ger
man governmental powers would -
handed 10 state or central govern
ments
/ Most Of the meeting Of almost ~
hours was devoted to questions Of
procedure, such As who should ~
tend peace conference On Ger
many
The United States proposed that
Evening star., 1947-04-13
virqiniu Dentists to Meet

WINCHESTER, Va. April II (Spe-
|ciaD approximately $50 dentists
are expected to attend the Virginia
State Dental Association meeting
in Roanoke Monday through We'd
nesday, it was announced today by
DR.. OrviIle Van Deusen, association
president.
Evening star., 1947-04-13

oa uekunany attend III emf
with equal rights 1lais would open
up the conference u about 50 na-3
tions. Soviet Foreign Minister
Molctov expressed .'surprise. that
.ssuch countries rs Paraguay and
Turkey be included On the same
basis Is the Big Four.
The Russians opposed the Ameri-1
can proposal and no agreement WAS
reached.
Evening star., 1947-04-13
Moscow
Continued From First Page.)

the end of 1947, the destruction OF
all German Notifications by Decem-
Der 81, 1948, and the liquidation OF
war factories by June 30, 1948.
They were unable to resolve diff
Evening star., 1947-04-13


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Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-01-17

See v. C. WARD for Granite and
Marble Monuments and head
stores: Stark Bros. Fruit trees
anC shrubbery: Mahan's pecan
tres; tightening rods and burial
Insurance.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-01-17

FOR SALE-Tobacco Canvas
variouS widths and grades. All
varieties Of Cookers Pedigreed To-
hacco Seed--C. c. Soles and Sons,
Ta"Or City.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-01-17

LCsT-One billfold containing
name and address of Claude
Spicy. TIE return of the bill
fold viii be appreciated. Claude
SpVey. Tabor City.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-01-17
CHARITY SHORT

One Of the first shorts to be pro-
luced next year for Columbia by
,alph Staub will dramatic the
.aree major charitable institutions
established by and for show bust
Ness. They are the Motion Picture
Country Home in the San Fernan-
do Valley. the world-famous actors
home at Saranac Lake, n. Y, and
TIC Variety Club near Dallas, Tex.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-01-17
PiNE-THUMAS FORM
CLARION PRODUCTIONS

HoilywGod-A new producing or
ganization, Clarion Productions,
has been formed by William H.
Pine and William G. Thomas to
provide n minimum Of one high
budget film annually for Para
mount release, il was announced
recently.
The present Pine-ThOmas organ
iZation will continue TO turn out
six program pictures annually for
Paramount. as it has for the past
six years.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-01-17

PERSONAL - For individually
designed health OF Spencer gar
:aCntS. see ~ ~" Mrs. DUHCum.
Box >. Tabor C..r.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-01-17
HIGH STEPPER

Marc Plat, who will soon be
seen with Rita Hayworth in Co
lumbia's technicolor, Down to
Earth" toured with the famous
Ballet Russo as a featured ballet
dancer.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-01-17

DOT not only controls lice on
cattle. but is also excellent for the
control of flies. fleas, mosquitoes,
and ticks on cattle.
So many North Carolina farm
people are Interested in new hom-
rs that it is difficult for state Col
leoo Extension Service personnel
to keep up with renn"sts for hou%"
plans and other information.
The available water supply for
dairy cattle in the winter months
is a big factor in milk production
sov snccialiS;s Of the State Col
lcrc Extension Service.