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Evening star., 1947-12-19
Prospects for 'Trizoniu'

The collapse OF the Foreign Ministers
Council meeting at London opens up
many avenues of speculation. Perhaps
the most intriguing Of these is the extent
to which the three western powers
America, Britain and France-wil CO.
ordinate their respective zones of occupa-
ton in Germany. now that concerted
action between themselves and Soviet
Russia has become practically impossible,
at least for the immediate future.
Logically, some degree of coordination
is indicated, and French Foreign Minister
Bidault has publicly expressed willingness
to discuss the fusion of the French zone
with those of the English speaking powers
It should, of course, be understood that
the Americans and British have already
combined their zones for economic pur-
poses, and have from the first invited the
French to join up, thereby Transforming
what is currently known as Bizonia into
"Trizonia."
Hitherto, however, the French have held
aloof For this, there were several reasons
Economically, France has opposed raising
the level of German industry much above
that flxed under the Potsdam agreement,
and has also demanded a share in the
exploitation OF the Ruhr, Germany's in
dustrial heart as well as the seat of its
chief coal fields. Politically, France has
favored a loose federation Of German
states, with the Ruhr and the Rhineland
kept out and placed under international
control whereas America and Britain have
preferred central government for all
Germany, though with large measure OF
local decentralization. There is also the
question of the saar. the coal-producing,
industrialized district just across the
French border. BY unilateral action,
though with the consent Of America
and Britain, France has virtually incor-
porated the Saar into its economic
structure. Soviet Russia, on the contrary,
has disapproved Frances action. Now
that Moscow is eliminated from the pic
ture in western Germany, 1t may be
assumed that no further opposition over
the Saar will arise. It is likewise under
stood that America and Britain are ready
to give France a voice in the Ruhr.
Obviously. the economic difficulties in
the way OF trizonal fusion are less than
the political The French zone is much
the smallest of the four and economically
1t is proportionately unimportant. There
can be little doubt that France would
gain economically from fusion with
Bizonia. 1t should be understood that
even the American and British zones have
not been politically merged, though such
. merger is clearly Indicated and Is now
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SkepticoI but Not Indifferent

TTeSlQeQC truman mas Dee0 CONSISTENT
advocate Of votes for Washington since
he; came to the White House. Two years
ago he Joined some highly distinguished
White House predecessors by advocating
the principle In his message to Congress.
1t Is not surprising that his discussion
yesterday with Chairman Auchincloss and
members of the Home Rule Subcommittee
encouraged these gentlemen, made them
feel the President is behind them in the
local suffrage proposal they are now
perfecting.
Leaving the White House, Mr.. Auchir-
Gloss spoke good naturedly Of the fact that
"our work is appreciated by the President
II not by District of Columbia residents"
He evidently refers here to the disappoint-
ment previously expressed by his colleague,
Representative Deane Of North Carolina,
over the failure Of the Auchincloss plan to
arouse enthusiastic response from Wash
ingtonians.
Perhaps the complaint is justified. The
Auchincloss committee has devoted many
patient hours to working out plan for
home rule that would give Washingtonians
a local vote while retaining essential con-
troll of the District by Congress. Why has
there been no evidence of spontaneous
rejoicing by the people of Washington?
One reason may be that for many years
the same proposition in one form or an
other has been sponsored in Congress
without success. There is considerable
skepticism now over how far the Auch-
incloss plan will CO. The people here have
been disappointed so many times in the
past that there is natural, If disappoint-
ing, inclination to wait and see what hap
pens this time.
An even more persuasive explanation,
however, is the response of the Auchincloss
subcommittee to the proposal that Wash
ingtonians, through referendum, should
vote on their acceptance or rejection Of
q home-rule plan. The committee decided
there was no occasion for such q refer
endum For in perfecting home-rule plan,
Congress not the people Of the Dis
trict-is solely responsible and is merely
discharging its constitutional function in
relation to District government. In other
words, it is the business of Congress, not OF
the local residents. -
Given some organized machinery for ex-
pressing GlleHlSelVco, people VI GAlc 0lStlASt
would outdo any local electorate in the
country in their response and their in
terest. Denied such means, informed that
the perfection of plan is exclusively the
business Of Congress, and that one of its
chief aims is to relieve Congress of detail
rather than to recognize basic American
right, disposition toward watchful wait
Ing Is not altogether surprising.
There is no lack of appreciation in Wash
ington for what Mr.. Auchincloss and his
subcommittee are doing. There Is no lack
of interest. The subject is being talked
about everywhere. But the torchlight pa
rades, bonfires and mass meetings are not
apt to materialize until people are asked to
decide something for themselves, with some
assurance that what they say will count
Evening star., 1947-12-19
Letters to The Star
Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
,Driter, although 1t Is permissible for a
,Driter kno1Dn to The Star to use q
non, de plume. Please be brief.
Christmas at Arlington Farms


This is the time of year when everyone is
scurrying to and fro purchasing Christmas
gifts, Christmas cards, and entering into the
Christmas spirit of friendliness and good will.
Such is the feeling generated by every Yuletide
season that the very air itself seems to change
and kindness and generosity permeate the air.
However, the Christmas spirits of many of the
government girls residing in Arlington Farms
have been mercilessly dashed to bits against
the barren rocks of the income tax law Of
neighboring state.
Many of the girls have received early Christ
mas gifts in the form Of a summons to appear
at some courthouse to explain why they have
not paid their individual income tax to state
which has suddenly claimed them for her very
own. Shades of Scrooge in Dickens immortal
Christmas Carroll" What price Simon Legree
or George the III in these days of Taxation
without representation"
What train of thought or what Interpretation
Of American justice and fair play prompted
such an unwarranted act?
The very personages who are responsible for
such an ill-timed deed are most likely the same
who in the past have steadfastly refused to
acknowledge that Arlington Farms comes with
in their jurisdiction when fire and police pro-
lection, ambulance service, and repair of high
ways is needed. How can these girls be right
fully taxed when the usual and ordinary ser
vices offered the citizens in the surrounding
communities have never been rendered them
by the very municipality which served the
summons? Where is the consideration, where
the Justification?
This is probably the first case in the history
Of the United States where state is endeavor-
ing to collect revenue for which no comparable
expenditure Is contemplated.
Such is the Christmas gift which has been
so graciously offered these much -misunder-
stood, much-maligned Government working
girls. Such is the hospitality they receive after
coming from all the 48 States to patriotically
offer their services to the Government in its
time Of need, for many of those girls are typists
and are in great demand. DO
Evening star., 1947-12-19
St. Marks in Dancer

Many people who never have seen Venice
will share with those who have been there
a natural regret over the news that the
famous basilica of San Marco is in danger
OF colapsing. The peril to the ancient
structure arises not from damage sustained
by bombardment during the war but from
neglect occasioned by the influence of the
war upon the economy Of Italy. Money and
labor have been lacking for the proper
maintenance OF the cathedral during the
past decade
Every such building, of course, requires
constant repair. st. Marks has the
additional handicap of having been raised
on mud fiat in the Venetian estuary,
partly upheld by wooden piles. The orig
inal walls were of brick and relatively
light In weight. But nine centuries of
veneering with marble, colored tiles, glass
mosiacs and other heavy materials have
placed upon the elementary fabric burden
it never was meant to bear.
However, 1t Is exactly the Unforeseen
ornament" Of st. Marks that constitutes
It's beauty-snd its claim upon the art
loving public Of the world at large. The
SSASbA0 0VSu SAAuASAAy IL ~ WC1c W OlSluGc-
CRATE, could not be reassembled Only by
systematic strengthening of the upper
walls and the pilasters and arches holding
the lofty cupolas will it be feasible to save
the basilica from gradual decay. How
acute the danger now is may be matter
of debate. similar discussion about the
safety of the adjacent Campanile was
terminated when it fell with a crash on
July IA, 1902 The cost of the towers
reconstruction was an expense which
might have been avoided by providing
repairs when they first were needed.
Concerning the cathedral and its current
predicament, David E. Finley, director of
the National Gallery, has said: 1T would
be ironic, indeed, to lose now what the
fortunes Of war have spared To save San
Marco is duty we owe, not only to our
selves, but to future generations, in order
that they may see and enjoy what it has
meant to US as one of the great monuments
of western civilization"
Evening star., 1947-12-19
Protests China Aid Cut

TO the Editor Of The Staf.
Last evening I read that all China aid had
been cut from the foreign aid program. China
is fighting Communism, while We play along
and settle private scores with these publicized
"purges" that prove nothing but our own con-
fusion. And now, by refusing to aid China,
we give aid and comfort to one we acknowledge
to be our enemy, and call it an economy move.
Have our legislators heard the classic story
Of the little old lady who would not buy medi-
cine when she was i'll because she was afraid
of not having enough money for fine funeral7
She had fine funeral c. DIX
Evening star., 1947-12-19
The Urge Of Domesticity

Informal In the formal pool
TtDo ,Dild ducks are keeping house,
Sourdough from the farther north,
Mr.. Drake and spouse.
Though the ,Destern sky Is gray,
Hint OF euening snotp ahead,
They are settling to stay
By the iris bed.
Something h, a path OF stone,
Something In a beach of tiles
Must be meant for ducks alone
litter heauen's miles.
Plants erotic from, cement
Sundidl liquor aged OF den,
Drake and mtssus ssotn content
With q terraced ptet0i
CHARLES MAi4AM
Evening star., 1947-12-19
Campaign Aaainst the Rat

the Editor Ihe Star:
It seems to me that in view of the worldwide
need for food especially grains it is propitious
time for q gigantic campaign on q national
scale to exterminate the rat, the most destruc-
tive Of all animals.
According to Government reports, millions
and millions of bushels Of grain and cereal
products are destroyed by rats annually.
have been reading your great newspaper
for over 40 years., and 1t has been great
source Of pleasure to me, especially the edi-
torials. w. r. AKERS.
Evening star., 1947-12-19
follo,Ds a. condensed r,ortion {

There tollows condensed portion OF
Josephus Daniels speech last night before
the Wonaens Democratic Club OF Wash
tngton.)
have been privileged to have seen every
President Of the United States since the days
Of Andrew johnson, and to have known all Of
them since was received at the White House
by President Garfield in 1881. In life beyond
fourscore years I have been honored with 4
Evening star., 1947-12-19
Home Need Stressed

To the Editor Of The Star:
Why not put our own house in order? While
We are sending 80 much to Europe, why not
increase the pensions Of Government en-
ployes who have served Is years or more?
There are plenty Of hungry people in this
country, some very close to the Capitol
PETER W. HUDSON.
Evening star., 1947-12-19
By THE HAsK1N SERVICE.

by The HASklN SERVICE.
O. What is the sale-cost ratio of all surplus
property sold in the United States itself, to
date or to the time of the latest released
hgures?-B. G. v.
A. The War Assets Administration says that
the sales of all domestic disposal agencies has
resulted in return rate of 32.4 per cent as OF
September 80, 1s47 This figure is based on
sales realization as per cent of the original
cost of surplus. Sales of surplus property
began in 1914.
G. How many dresses can an Englishwoman
buy year under the present rationing sys-
tem?-C. M. o.
A. A woman can buy two dresses during each
rationing year For these she must use
cover not only apparel but also household
necessities such as linens towels curtains
and so on.
O. Which are the IS countries included In
the Marshall plan?-P. B. M
A. They are as follows: Austria, Belgium and
Luxembourg. Denmark, France Germany,
Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy. Netherlands.
Norway Portugal, Sweden Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
O. How many tenant farmers are there in
the United States?-I. M. K.
A. The 1945scensus figures place the total
at 1,85800o.
Q. What is the average rainfall measurement
during a cloudburst?-J D.
A. The Weather Bureau says that a cloud
burst is sudden and extremely heavy down.
pour OF rain: especially one in which the water
falls in a continuous stream rather than in
drops. In heavy rain" the rate Of fall
exceeds 30 inch per hour. In a cloudburst, an
inch or more may fall in Is minutes.
O. What Is lese-ma jeste7-P. p.
A. 1t is an offense committed against the
sovereign power, specifically, one that involves
the dignity Of the ruler.
O. How many iva dams are THEREBY. L. K
A. The Tennessee Valley Authority has con-
structed is major dams on the Tennessee and
its tributaries acquired Ave dams previously
built in the Valley and through agreement
with the Aluminium Company of America de-
termines water releases through fivs dams
owned by that company
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q commission
from ev cry
Democrat who
as occupied
the w h / t e
House since I
was born.
Having lived
in Washington
for 10 full
y e q r 5 a n d
holding COM
missions from
four Presidents
and spending
much time here
between omce
holding an d
conventioning,
and in dtplo-
matte GerVfce.
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can be restored in the Senate and in con-
ference Is doubtful because Of the pressure
Of time. But there Is every reason why
the Senate and its 'conferees should do the
best they can in this direction.
Evening star., 1947-12-19

books are so badly kept 1t is impossible
to tell If there was a deficit or surplus
last year. And only the morbidly curious
will INQUIRE
Evening star., 1947-12-19

Easiest type to buy gifts for is the strong,
small boy. Even If he has everything, 1t
is not for long.
Evening star., 1947-12-19
Questions and Answers

reader can get the answer to any question Of
TACT by writing The Washington Star Informs ton
bureau, 316 / street NE. Washington 2. D. c.
Please lnclose cents for return postage.
Evening star., 1947-12-19

G. What is lese-ma jeste7-P. p
A. 1t is an offense committed against the
sovereign power, specifically, one that involves
the dignity Of the ruler
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-29
SAFETY DRIVE E POSTPONED
 ACCOUNT OF WEATHER

The safety campaign by the Ter ritorial Highway Patrol and the City Police Department has been postponed until weather conditions improve The campaign to check automobile brakes, lights and horns was scheduled to have taken place today but was postponed because of the indictment weather.
 Highway Patrolman Emmett Bo- telho and Acting Police Chief Walter Sim stated that the nasty weather would be discomfort and an in convenience to both motorists and policemen. They said that tests will be held as soon as weather permits.
 They cautioned motorists to take advantage of the delay and get their equipment ill good condition.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-29
Unseis On
 Grid Lasf
 Saturday
By RUSS NEWLAND

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. z9.-lR Monday morning quarterback clubs buzzed Ike beehives today and small wonder with last week s
 upsets still stimulating mental fiipflors and this waekend's Far Wes. football calendar providing bass for new speculation
 Seldom on the Pacific side has single Saturday t3en the date for three such surprising rever- sals as Califolnias 14-7 win over Navy; Idaho's 1o-l6 setback of Stanford and Utah's 7-6 decision over Oregon State College.
 Whether they are listed in order of importance is secondary to the refutation of the idiom Tt Can't Happen Here It happenedl
 Reviewed in capsule form, Cali fornia proved better in the clutch es and outguessed Navy team making it's first start Navy had preseason rating high up na- tionally and displayed the stuff to bear out the observation it should te tough to beat as the schedule progresses.
 Idaho lost on the statistical chart and won the ball game, its first over Stanford in the history of the two schools. Stanford, the prime favorite, led l3-0 in the first period. Idaho plugged on to score touchdowns in the second, third and last quarters, meanwhile recovering five Of the seven fumbles charg2d against the Stanfords.
 During the fall training period Coast conference coaches who were polled selected Oregon State as the third strongest club in the league. Somebody must have forgot to tip off the University of Utah Utes or did they know? Anyhow, Utah pushed over a third quarter touchdown and con verted the vital extra point, in addition to outdoWning, outrush- ing and recovering four of favor ed Oregon States fumbles
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-29
WORLD SERIES
 STARTS

NEW YORK, Sept %. tP - Freshman Frank Spec Shea, named by Manager Bucky Harris to pitch tomorrows World Series opener fer the New York Yankees. probably will be opposed by 2l- year~old Ralph Branca, Brooklyn's ace 2l~game winner, with Lefty We Lombardi strong second choice
 Harris tabled Shea. the first Am eiican League rookie ever to hurl the first game ol series, for open ng duty after yesterdays season final with the Athletics, but Man ager Burt Shotton still refused to name his starting Dodger.
 Branca. the top man of the staff on the won and lost records. 2l-l2 is the hest bet Leo Durocher made the mistake of using sleeper. Curt Davis in the l94l opener be- fcre pitching his ace, Whiz Wyatt and he never got out of the barrel If Branca works tomorrow he'll be ready to come back fully rested fol the fifth game. A full three day rest is a must for Branca whc
 S not effective with less.
 If ShottCn operates on the the ory that lefthanded pitching is his best bet against the Yankees, he may call on Lombardi, half pint southpaw who makes up for lack Of coming fast ball with cute curling curve and good control
 Outside oi some concern about catcher Bruce Edwards, whose right finger tips have been battered by foul tips, the Dodgers were in good shape for their final tune-up al Ebbets Field this morning Edwards VIII, of course, start, but Shotter used Bobby Bragan yesterday 1T BOSton Just Tn case BruceS Ilngels may net be ahle to take further battering in the series.
 The Yankee lineup will carry nc surprises, Harris disclosed he will scllcw his customary batting order with George Stirnweiss at second base, Tommy Heinrich in right field Larry Berra, catching. Joe DiMag- gio in center field, George Mc- Quinn at first base, Bill Johnson at third base, Johnny Lindell in left field. Phil Rizzuto at shortstop and Shea, whose season record is 14-5 Should lefty start for the Dodg- CTS, Berra will start but he will bat
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-29
ANCHORAGE H00pSTERS
 N N E D up

ANCHORAGE, Alaska-It looks like another banner year for Anchorage high school basketball coming up as four letter winners on last years Alaska championship team and five other squad mam- bers are returing to school
 Ted Rafailovich, Bob Pfeil and Gordy Berg, all starters on last seasons hoop squad, and letter winning Phil Block are back ir the fold, ready to start training In addition Coach Earl Sandy Sandness has on tap Tom Donnels Vern McNeven, Howard Baker Fred Richards and Kenyon Mar quiss from last years squad
 From a preseason glimp-e, il locks as though other Alaskan schools will face stiff tean when they meet the local quintet Bob Pccl. starting center, is tip ping the scales at 190 pounds. Phi Block, study forward, weighs l95 Little Rafailovich, who returns af- ter spending the summer Outside has pioked up 30 pounds and now hits close to l60 pounds and Cor. dy Berg will check in at acout I'D
 In addition tc these veterans Coach Sandness is expecting a To of support from the rest of tht squad, particularly Donnels anc Richards. DonnslS was fcrced ou of play early in last years sea son by an injury. Richards, whc showed a let of promise as a fresh man last year, is expected to ado strength to the team in this, hi. sophomore year.
 This squad will likely see actior in Jurcau during the basketball season, either in the Geld Meda Tourney or in a game agains the Juneau Crimson Bears.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-29
Leaders ii!
 Big Leagues

National League leaders, through games of yesterday, are as fol- lows
 Batting Walker, Philadelphia, .362; Elliott, Boston, .317.
 Runs, Mize, New York, l37; Rob- ison, Brooklyn l25.
 Runs tatted in-Mize, New York 13S; Kiner. Pittsburgh l26.
 Hits Holmes, Boston. l9o Walk CT, Philadelphia, 186.
 Home -Mize, New York and Kiner, Philadelphia 51.
 Strikeouts Blackwell, Cincin- nati l88; Branca, Brooklyn 146.
 Pitching-Jansen, New York, 2l- 5, for a percentage of .SO8; Nun ger, St. Louis. l6-5, for rercen- tage of .762.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-29
WASHINGTON TRAIN LS DERAILED BY ROCK
 SLIDE; ONE IS KILLED

WISHRAM. Wash, Sept. 29.-iR
 An engineer was killed and a fireman severely burned early yes terday when an eastcound Spo- kane, Portland and Seattle rail- way passenger train rounded a curve and struck rock slide caused by a cloudbmst east of here
 Officials said two other train men were treated for injuries, but none of the passengers was in- jured when the engine and four baggage cars overturned and pas senger coach was derailed Eight teaches and sleepers remained up- right on the tracks.
 Engineer Oscar Ly'e, of Van couver, Wash, was pinned in his locomotive cab, where he died. Foreman Kenneth L. Stolte, of Portland, is in Goldendale, Wash, hospital, suffering from burns
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-29
BOWLING

Second round play of the Elks Club Tuesday Night Classic Bowl ing League will start at ' pm. to- morrow evening. with the playing schedule as fellows:
 2 pm. teams vs. on alleys } and 4; team 8 vs. 4 alleys and ?.
 9 pm, vs. on alleys and 9; vs. 2 on alleys and 4.
 Fred Schmitz of the Triangle team, No. 6, was high man last week. bowling a total of 639 points in three games for a whopping average of 213.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-29
DAVIDy0N'S REMAINS
 ARE SHIPPED SOUTH

The remains of C. M Davidson, who passed away Saturday morn- ing at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Capt. and Mrs. c. s. Gildersleeve. were shipped south on board the Aleutian.
 MT Davidson was 80 years of age, and had come to Douglas only recently after retiring from busi- ness in Beilingham. Wash. His remains are being accompanied south by the Gildersleeves, and in terment will be at Bellingham.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-29

YESTERDAYS RESULTS New York 5; Philadelphia 3 Washington 5: Boston l. Chicago ,; St. Louis ?. Detroit l Cleveland 0.
 SATURDAYS RESULTS Chicago 2-2; St. Louis l-3. Detroit I; Cleveland ?. Philadelphia 1; New York 0. Boston 8; Washington l.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-29
WEATHER PREDICTION

NEW YORK, Sept 29--tR-The weather man today predicted scat tered showers and considerable clcudiness for New York City and vicinity tomorrow opening date of the l947 World Series.