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Evening star., 1947-12-10
A Sianificunt Failure

In ordering an end to its strikes against
the government, the Communist -doml-
mated French General Confederation of
Labor has confessed failure of great sig
nificance. Timing its moves to coincide
with our congressional debate on European
aid and with the Foreign Ministers meet
ing in London, it had sought-with the
Kremlin's inspiration and blessing-to
bring France economically to her knees.
Despite all its threatful clustering, how
ever, it now has come face to face with
defeat for two basic reasons: Cd the re-
fusal of large percentage of the workers
to follow it's orders, and (2) the unwaver-
ing stand taken by Premier Schuman and
his cabinet.
This failure, of course, does not mean
that the Communists have not succeeded
in inflicting punishment on France. Nor
does it mean that the country now can be
sure of long and unbroken period of
labor peace. Notwithstanding aside
the fact that the drop in coal output, for
instance, has upset the schedule of French
| recovery and that there probably will be
further trouble unless the government
effects better balance between wages and
prices-the collapse Of the strike offensive
Is highly encouraging on several grounds.
It is particularly significant because 1t
shows that great part of the rank and
file is loath to follow union leaders playing
Moscow's game. OF equal Importance, it
serves as an example of how firm action by
duly elected authorities can put down
conspiratorial trouble making by a Com
munist minority. Above all, it must be
causing sober second thoughts among the
men of the Kremlin who would have liked
nothing better than to see France too weak
to resist the Red tide.
Actually, there is every reason to believe
that the French Communists began their
offensive as test or "feeler" to give the
Soviet Union an idea of the outlook for
spreading it's influence or dominance west
ward beyond the iron curtain to the
English Channel. The same may be said OF
the identical offensive still on in Italy.
The Italian government-with relatively
much weaker army and faced with the
possibility of an uprising by strong Red
partisan forces that could receive support
1uSOSldPld-lldS d 1ldEOeT nut W
crack than the one that has been cracked
in France. But if Premier de Gasperi
succeeds as Premier Schuman has, then
the Kremlin will have good cause to think
long and hard before it directs its agents
to try again to paralyze the economy of
Western Europe and take over.
In other words, If Italy passes the test
as well as France, the Soviet Union-once
burnt and twice shy-may find 1t more
than wise not to reach out beyond its
present satellite empire. That probably
would put the western Communists on their
good behavior and make it easier for the
range European recovery program to
achieve real success. Finally, given that
success, the resultant economic and po-
htical strengthening of the democracies
conceivably could force the Kremlin to
change its overall policy for the better.
In any event, 1t is refreshing to think that
the French situation may even now be
making the fourteen-man Politbureau feel
more than little unsure of itself.
Evening star., 1947-12-10
Stars, Men and Atoms
Wheat Breeding Added
To Crop in War Years
Varieties Resistant to Rust, Flies
Developed by Agriculture Agency
Bv Thomas K. Henry

y
Newly bred varieties of wheat, resistant to
blghts and insects, have added at least 100 0oO,-
600 bushels to the Nations crop in the past
four years.
The actual increase may have been much
greater since these years were especially favor
able for wheat rusts which in some years have
caused losses Of as much as 200, 900 900 bushels.
Wheat varieties resistant to stem rust, bunt,
leaf rust, Hessian fly and sawhy, largely de-
veloped early in the war, generally have re-
placed the old susceptible varieties and their
introduction constitutes a notable victory in
the age-long fight against pests, according to
an Agriculture Department report soon to be
issued.
Victory Over Stem Rust.
Perhaps the most notable accomplishment of
the wheat breeders has been to reduce nearly
to the vanishing point losses from stem rust,
once the greatest scourge of the wheat growers
Of the whole Northern plains region. The whole
area now is sown with varieties hardly heard
of and some not even in existence before the
war.
A single instance which doubtless saved mil
lions of bushels was the timely introduction of
variety immune to the sawfly. This pest had
been known for many years but its depreda-
tions on American wheat fields had been very
slight and practically no attention was given
it. About four years ago it appeared as de-
structive pest over about million acres in
Montana and North Dakota and threatened to
spread rapidly southwark. The common vari-
eties of wheat appeared to have no resistance
to the insect 1t previously had appeared how
ever, as pest in Canada; and Dominion breed
ers had developed variety, known appropri-
ately as Rescue" which repelled the sawflies.
But seed was very scarce. 1t was impossible
for the Canadians to supply more than few
bushels Two crops a year were grown, one in
Montana and one in Arizona, to secure enough
seed to supply the threatened area, with the re-
suit that this, year the amount was adequate.
Poorer Producer.
This variety is poorer producer than those
which it has temporarily replaced, but without
it this years crop in the Northern plains area
might be very small indeed.
As rule, the Agriculture Department says.
the new varieties not only are resistant to
specific pests and diseases but produce grain
of superior quality which natures earlier than
the old varieties and is less susceptible to
weather damage These qualities can be i'm
proved by continued breeding.
Most pests are highly selective in the kind
of wheat they attack and will be repelled by
slight differences in the structure OF the plant.
New grain plaques, however, are expected to ap-
pear constantly. The results and the blights
are caused by micro-organisms which are IN
continual state of evolution and hitherto un-
known types of fungi appear overnight None
of the existing wheats have much resistance to
them and about the only defense is to breed
resistant new variety.
Evening star., 1947-12-10
Complains of Bus Service

To the Editor Of The Star:
Now that winter is here once again, 7 wonder
just how many people will contract sore throats,
pneumonia and other ailments as the result
of having to wait at the unsheltered stations
Of the Alexandria, Barefoot g. Washington
Bus Co. Since this company took over the
trolley routes from Washington to outlying
Virginia sections the public has been con-
sistently imposed upon. The additional routes
added by the company are little compensation
for totally Inadequate station facilities.
In winter one of the most miserable spots
in Washington is main loading station of the
A. B. g. w. Co. in front of the old D. C..
Post Office at Twelfth street and Pennsylvania
avenue NV. Here hundreds of people, like
cattle in line, must wait for their buses in all
kinds Of weather. The only possible retreat
from the icy winds of Pennsylvania avenue is
the drafty granite alcove of the former post
Office. Some retreat! have seen old women,
small children and expectant mothers patiently
waiting out there without so much as a single
board to protect them from the elements.
Recently concrete waiting platforms were
installed in some places along the main Vir-
ginia highway routes. would like to point
out that this action was not initiated by the
A. B. & W., but by the Virginia Highway
Department. Not one brick, board or shingle
has been erected by the company. For years
the bus-users, by the side of the road, have
been continually splashed with mud and high
way CRIME. How many suits, dresses, coats,
shoes, and stockings have been ruined?
The A. B. & w. Bus Co. has a fran
chise to carry passengers to and from WASH
ington. would like to know just what that
franchise calls for. would like to know as .
citizen. a taxpayer and bus rider. just what
the rider is supposed to get as compared with
what he IL actually getting now. would like
Evening star., 1947-12-10
Progress a Struggle

Progress -. Struggle
To the Editor Of The Star:
In regard to your editorial, "A Lesson Out of
School," 1t appears that the writer infers that
we should be happy with what we have and
make the best of a bad situation The Star
lends more and more support to such groups
as those Of Dahlgreen Terrace.
I would like to ask the writer Of your article
how it is possible for such situation to exist
in great Nation such as ours, since we call
ourselves the true democracy? How does The
Star compare its Fourth of July flag waving
with the existing facts?
Progress, as we know it, does not come to us
on silver platter, but is the result of long,
hard struggle.
Your remarks concerning Dr. Carver only
tend to prove the fact that the parents and
pupils Of Browne School are justified in their
actions. America today is faced with the we'll
known saying: put up or shut up"
GEORGE c. TINKER.
Evening star., 1947-12-10
Bv THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

@. What is the greatest age to which Q
Sequoia tree has lived in the natural state?-
c. w. S.
A. No one has ever known Sequoia to die
q natural death. Authorities estimate that some
of the giants still surviving may be $500 or
1000 years old =.
@. Is there any way that individuals can
help to provide fiction or other reading matter
for lighthouse keepers?-H. F. P.
A. The United States Coast Guard head
quarters says that books for distribution among
the lighthouse and lightship personnel should
be sent to the commandant (P. M M, United
States Coast Guard, 1900 E street NV, Wash
ington, D. G.
@. What hymn is based upon the shortest
chapter in the Bible?-R o. S.
A. The hymn From All That Dwell Below the
Skies" by Isaac Watts, is a paraphrase Of
Psalm, cxvii, the shortest chapter in the Bible.
O. Who was Maria Mitchell?-L. R. T.
A. Maria Mitchell, 1818-1889, was one OF
Americas great woman scientists. She was an
astronomer and discovered several comets and
also won distinction as novelist and poet.
O. Are there any Negroes in Australian
r. j. M.
A. The aborigines of Australia are not
Negroes, differing from them in many respects.
Their physique their customs and speech all
point to an isolated development In a con-
tinent long separated from other land masses.
@. What was the first full division to land
overseas after the declaration Of war with
Japan?-V. r. w.
A. The Americal Division went into action
early in October 1912, and was the first United
States Army unit to conduct an offensive
operation against the enemy in any theater
Of war. Task Force 1914 departed from New
York Post of Embarkation January %, 1872
and formed the nucle,S of the Americal Divi-
sion, activated in New Caledonia, May 27.
1912.
O. Why were Swiss Guards chosen to guard
the Vatican?-L. o. E.
A. At the instance Of the Swiss Cardinal
Schinner in 1905, the two cantons of Zurich
and Lucerne made pact with Julius II where
by the former would supply $50 men as body
guard for the Pope. The number Of Swiss
Guards has been greatly reduced. The members
still wear the colorful medieval uniforms de-
signed in part by Michelangelo
@. How widely Is Christmas celebrated
throughout the world?-J. r. C.
A. Only an estimated 81 per cent Of the
people of the world profess Christianity and.
therefore, celebrate Christmas. Hebrews Mo-
halnmedans, Hindus and Buddhists are the
chief Christian groups, and account for
the rest Of the population.
Evening star., 1947-12-10

kind of nonsense would have been re-
ceived had it been broadcast to the
Russians instead of to us. It almost seems
we might have accomplished more effec-
tive propaganda purpose than we could
hope to with our own broadcast by turn
ing Miss Monokhova's interview around
and sending it, translated, right back
where it started from.
Evening star., 1947-12-10

An added starter in postseason football
is the Glass Bowl game, at Toledo, which
appears to exhaust the possibilities, unless
the Northwestern salmon country will
stand for a Goldfish Bowl
Evening star., 1947-12-10

A budget was set at around $175,0oO for
the compiling of new dictionary that
ultimately cost $544,000. Which is prob
ably clearer definition of a budget than
any found therein.
Evening star., 1947-12-10

Another book by presidential candi-
date is scheduled for April publication,
and we can hardly wait for the clear-cut
generality, the straight from the shoulder
platitude.
Evening star., 1947-12-10
Letters to The Star

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address of the
,oriter, although it is permissible for
1oriter kno,Dn to The Star to use
nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1947-12-10

Any resemblance of the Arabs Of the
current headlines to the sheik who looked
long and soulfully into the eyes of Miss
Agnes Ayres escapes us at this writing.
Evening star., 1947-12-10

to know why the District Commissioners allow
this despicable condition to exist year after
year? ROBERT S. REISS
Evening star., 1947-12-10
Questions and Answers

A reader can get the answer to any question
of fact By writing The Evening Star lnformatton
Bureau 316 street NE, Washngton = d. u
Please incose 3 cents fer return postage
Evening star., 1947-12-10
Army Recruiting Failure?

Army Recruiting Failure?
To the Editor of The Star:
When is the Army going to stop its farcical
advertising? For the past several months it
has been pushing an extensive campaign to
get more enlistments. This campaign obviously
has resulted in failure Is the purpose of the
recruiting drive to prepare us for future war,
or is it to justify the cushy jobs Of the brass
hats? Whatever the purpose may be, the
prospective enlistee should know the truth.
On November az, The Star contained very
interesting article pertaining to the retirement
Of Army officers. In this report, Brig. Gen.
John E. Dahlquist deputy director Of personnel
for the Army, stated: "The plain, unvarnished
truth = = is that the average Army ofacer
isn't qualified for anything outside the Army"
On the other hand, the Armys enlistment
posters say, Continue your education in the
Army" or Let the Army prepare you for a
civilian occupation" Does this apply only to
the enlisted man, or aren't the officers inter-
ested in this free education and training9 That
the Army is only interested in training the en-
listed man is an unlikely story His enlistment
probably would result in ordinary service rather
than in preparation for his life's ambition
unless life begins at so. Whatever the truth
may be, the Armys enlistment campaign and
Brig. Gen. Dahlquist's statement don't agree
Obviously, 1t is about time for the Army pub
licists to take note that their campaign is
failing. If the men can't get that education
they want in the Army, many who are finan-
cially unable won't be able to get 1t after their
discharge, since benefits under the Servicemen's
Readjustment Act are not available to
veterans who enlisted after July Is, 1947.
Although the Army Is more interested in re-.
cruiting career servicemen, not all men enlist
with this in mind; for the greater percentage
expect to become civilians after serving one
tour of duty. Apparently the Army is in need
OF new means Of attractive and truthful en-
ticement for prospective enlistees II so, why
don't they start a campaign for some form of
permanent "GI Bill of Rights? What more
could young man ask for than assurance Of
free education after his period of enlistment?
KENNETH A. CONLEY.
Evening star., 1947-12-10

excitingly as Horatio Alger preached them.
Alas for the world actually, that there are
not more people in 1t like TONY the
Tramp"
Evening star., 1947-12-10
How to Help China

Dawdling uncertainty about how to help
China, with sharp criticism of Chang Kai-shek
on the one hand and anxious foreboding lest
his regime collapse on the other, gets us
nowhere.
We hear: "Chiang should reform his cur
rency He should oust corruption, etc.. ETC."
We are so naive that we do not under
stand that without some sort of stable cur
rency there can never be in China, or anywhere
else in the world an honest and efficient
government or an effective army.
Chinese imitation began by wanton act
Of our own when we seized all China's silver,
IL years ago, by our silver-purchase act.
Whenever we restore this silver, now uselessly
boarded here, we may see more clearly,
with this beam removed from our eyes, how
to Judge China. Incidentally, If Chang could
pay his teachers civil servants and soldiers
in silver, he might restore morale and chastize
corruption.
No paper money, though backed by gold
will readily find acceptance among, illiterate
Chinese with their unfortunate current ex-
perience. Silver is the only remedy available
Belgium, two years ago, re-established stable
money and is now prospering beyond any
war-stricken European country. The lesson
should be obvious. Let us stop dawdling
ana atone lot our own SINS toward emma
and help Chang with little first aid" now
Dodge City, Kans. c. c. ISELY.
Franklin's Hope Recalled
To the Editor Of The Star:
The Importance of liberty and peace are
being impressed on the world at this time,
but very little is being said as to the impor-
tance of all nations acknowledging the rights
of man. I quote what Ben Franklin said
on this subject: God grant that not only
the love Of liberty, but thorough knowledge
Of the rights of man, may prevade all nations
of the earth so that q philosopher may set
his foot anywhere and say, This is my
country" ALICE H. WOODWARD.
Modern Trend in Art Appraised
To the Editor Of The Star:
The publicity given to a 20-year-old new
conner who amazed the critics" with his
Roman boy" painting in the annual Mis-
souri, art show should be the final touch in
discouraging all patrons Of art who try to
interpret the modern trend. Such mislead-
ing eccentricity Is an excellent example why
self-expression beneticially could serve as an
X-ray to the mind and perhaps be worth
$2,700 to the painter patient If he could be
given treatment In time. But let's hope such
incidents may not mar the dignity of the
word art" A PAINTER.
Evening star., 1947-12-10

O. What is the greatest age to which
Sequoia tree has lived in the natural state?-
C. w. S.
A, No one has ever known a Sequoia to die
a natural death Authorities estimate that some
of the giants still surviving may be $500 or
1000 years old.
Evening star., 1947-12-10

@. What hymn is based upon the shortest
chapter in the Bible?-R o. S.
A. The hymn From All That Dwell Below the
Skies" by Isaac Watts, is a paraphrase Of
Psalm, cxvii, the shortest chapter in the Bible.
Evening star., 1947-12-10

@. Who was Maria Mitchell?-L. R. T.
A. Maria Mitchell, 1818-1889, was one OF
Americas great woman scientists. She was an
astronomer and discovered several comets and
also won distinction as a novelist and poet.
Evening star., 1947-10-19

by Mr.. Kenneth Frisbie, who PLAYED
the wedding marches.
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by her father, wore a satin
gown trimmed in rose point lace
with a French illusion fingertip veil
held by Juliet cap of seed pearls
She carried white roses and bou-
vardia.
Mrs. Thomas H. Miller, who was
matron of honor. and Miss Mary
Taylor, the maid of honor, wore
American Beauty faille gowns and
tiaras and carried Burgundy roses
Miss Betsy Tupman and Miss Nilda
Whitaker, sister of the bridegroom,
wore turquoise faille gowns and
tiaras and carried American Beauty
roses.
The bridegroom's father served as
best man and Mr.. Henry Cole, Mr.
B. S. Howell. jr.; Mr.. Fred Clark
and Mr.. James c. Bryan were the
ushers.
The bride is a graduate of the
Evening star., 1947-10-19

chrysanthemums matching the POM
poms in their headdresses.
Miss Marilyn Yeager, cousin Of the
bride, was her maid of honor and
wore rose taffeta, a headdress of
yellow pom-poms and carrying yell
low chrysanthemums.
Mr.. Batson escorted his daughter
and gave her in marriage. Her we'd
ding gown was Of eggshell satin, a
tiara of seed pearls held her veil and
she carried white roses and stephan
otis.
MIR. and Mrs. Spahr will make
their home in Hilltop Manor, in
Hyattsville, when they return from
motor trip through Southeastern
States.
Evening star., 1947-10-19
". L. Whitaker, T.
Nancy Reagan We'd

Miss Nancy Meleta Reagan, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gibson
Reagan. became the bride yesterday
of Mr. and William Leroy Whitaker
jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs. Whitaker
of Nashville.
The Rev. j. Hillman Hollister Of
ficiated at the ceremony in the
Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church
and a reception followed at the
Chevy Chase Woman's Club. Miss
Mildred Cragon, cousin of the bride
groom, sang, and was accompanied
Evening star., 1947-10-19
Miss Bats0n Bride
of Mr.. K. O. Sbabr

The marriage of Miss Norma Jean
Batson, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Harold Batson, to Mr.. Ray
mond Oscar Spahr, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William James Spahr of Land
over Hills, Md, took place last eve
ming. The Rev. Harry w. Burgan
officiated in Hamline Methodist
Church at 7:30 o'clock and recep-
ton followed in the Admiral Club.
Mr.. Richard Sisson, cousin of the
bridegroom and the latter's broth
er-in-law, Mr. James Carpenter,
with Mr.. Donald Batson, brother of
the bride, and Mr.. Arnold Hall led
the bridal procession to the altar
after escorting guests to their pews.
The Misses Johnsie Wright, Ellen
Fredeking. Bernice Behnke and Elm
Stillman, who were bridesmaids, fol-
lowed the ushers. Their dresses
were of taffeta in rose and blue and
they carried arm bouquets of bronze
Evening star., 1947-10-19

University OF Tennessee and the
bridegroom attended both that UNI
versity and Vanderbilt.
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LAST RITES

Last rites for the deceased
were held at Angelus Funeral
Home, Monday at O'Clock, the
Rev. E. D. Chappell. officiating.
The gorgeous floral display ac-
centuated by snow white owl
EMBEDDED in a beautiful floral Of
fering, was the reminder from
the Owl Club of which he was
a devoted member
The Rev Chappers discoursed
IF a man die, shall he live again"
left the soul of Percy Smith safe
in the arms of his Maker. Not
soul of the many who came
to say farewell, left the death
chamber without a thorough con-
fiction that death is not the
end"
Miss Merry Newton soloist Mrs.
Ruth Branch at the organ. in the
rendition of abide with me-, mo
Night There" and IN the Garden.
was a call to his Maker. Percy
Smith was on the way
Interment was at Lakeview
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William Percy Smith
Passes Wednesday A. M.

Mr.. William Percy Smith. son
of Mrs. NJ. L. V. SeFectman.
Passed, on Wednesday morning,
May 7. He was baptized and
brought up in the Church. He at
tended the Public School in Ma
con, Mo. He graduated from High
School in Cannon City, Colo.
He studied medicine in Montana,
was a lover of good books, and
devoted son.
Mr.. Smith was a member of the
/. B. P. o. E. of w. Lodge No.
109 and of the Owl Club.
He leaves to mourn his loss,
a loving mother, Mrs. NJ. L. ".
Selectman, step-father, Mr.. W.
T. Selectman, and one son, Jerald
Lendwood Smith, and a host of
friends
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BY E. !. 3.

The sudden passing of Mrs.
Callie B. Bradley, following an ill
ness of less than one hour. came
as complete shock throughout
the state.
Mrs. Bradley, born in Macon,
Ga, was active in the A. M. e.
Church for more than 40 years,
beginning in Helena, Montana. In
1915 she came to Washington,
settling in Tacoma. By former
marriage to Sgt. c. c. Mathews
she was the mother of three
children. Her husband and chill
dren have since passed In 1912
she became Mrs. Bradley and
made her home in Seattle. She
is survived by three brothers,
Jno. c.. Chas. NJ, New York,
and Robert NJ. Hart, Los Angeles,
Calf. and J. T. Bradley, husband,
at home.
Her entire life has been devoted
to the church and Order of East
ern Star of which she was Past
CIR. Treasurer. p. CIR. Sec and
president of Matron and Patron