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Evening star., 1947-05-04

flight and frustrating our earlier
attempts to negotiate an under,
standing. The change Of heart
means that the Buenos Aires gov
ernment has Joined some thirty
other countries in committing itself
to work out arrangements with us in
line with the Bermuda pact. Accord
ing to aviation officials, besides
widening the area of air freedom,
the development removes the last
major obstacle to setting up facil-
tiles for globe -circling service by
our commercial airlines.
Perhaps even more important than
this, however, is the fact that Argen-
tina's decision suggests that the
Peron government is anxious to
speed up an easing of the strain
still existing in its relations with us.
The more this strain is eased, the
sooner will there be a genuinely
friendly atmosphere between us, and
the better that will be not only for
our two countries but for the whole
hemisphere.
Evening star., 1947-05-04
A New WAY for Jupun

AS lar as their baSlc law goes, the
japanese now have formally dropped
the curtain on their feudal, mill
taristic and totalitarian past. Mark
ing the event with special holiday
ceremonies, they have put into effect
their new democratic constitution.
This constitution-written largely
by their American conquerorS-
launches them on way of life en-
tirely different from any they have
known before.
Not the least important feature of
this change is that it cuts the En-
peror down to the stature of mere
man. Hirohito took part in a Tokyo
rally celebrating the Inauguration
of the constitution, but he did not
take part as a ruler divinity exer-
cising supreme ultimate power over
the Japanese people. Henceforth he
and his successors will serve merely
as unifying national symbol. Fur
ther than that, the militarists will
no longer be free to work behind the
sacred" imperial facade. Theocracy
is out. Feudalism Is out. The to-
talitarian rule of the warrior class
is out, with members of the army
and navy permanently forbidden to
hold public Office. Indeed-and this
makes the new Japan unique in
world history-the nation itself Is
conStitutiorally bound never again
to maintain armed forces or appro-
pirate funds for any military estab-
liShment whatever. To mark this
far-reaching transformation, Cen
eral Macarthur has lifted restric-
tions against flying the flag of the
Rising Sun, but the flag Itself
which once represented real physical
might-now represents land whose
basic law disarms it forever"
The Japanese, as they make their
fresh start, thus must rely on their
neighbors' goodwill and on the
United Nations to make them secure
against external aggression. Inter-
nally, however, they must rely pri-
marily on themselves and on the
parliamentary self-rule now open to
them. Only time can tell how they
will use this opportunity. Grave
economic problems are in the max
ing for them. They will need help.
They will need to be spared the
danger of having outside govern
ments use them as a pawn. Their
new constitution will not be enough
in itself to give them democracy
that will work. Their future in that
sense will depend on the double
factor of their own resolution to
make 1t work and on the attitude of
the great powers now engaged in a
diplomatic war with each other.
Evening star., 1947-05-04
lmportont ASSIGNMENT

1t Is fortunate that President
Truman, in appointing Rear Admiral
Roscoe H. Hillenkoetter as the new
director of the Central Intelligence
Group, has given this struggling
young agency head who, like his
short-term predecessors, fully appre-
ciates the Importance of military
intelligence. It is reassuring to know
that Admiral Hillenkoetter recog-
nizes the gravity of his job, despite
the regrettable tendency to revert
to the prewar practice of regarding
an intelligence assignment as a tenn
porary steppingstone to other duties.
For Lieutenant General Hoyt S.
Vandenberg, whom Admiral Hillen-
koetter succeeds, the post proved to
be a steppingstone to deputy COM
mander of the Army Air Forces. The
White House said he was released
for the AAF job at the urgent re-
quest of General Eisenhower. He
had served less than year in GIG,
which is even less than the usual
tour of duty for Army and Navy
intelligence officers in the past.
How long Admiral Hillenkoetter
will be permitted to remain as head
Of the group is matter of concern
to those who have deplored the pre-
war policy of relegating intelligence
to the approximate role of a step
child of the armed services. AS
General Vandenberg told the House
Executive Expenditures Committee,
which is considering the part to be
played by intelligence under the
merger bill, our prewar intelligence
neglect was so great that when
World War II broke out this country
had to go "hat in hand, begging
foreign governments for the eyes
the foreign intelligence-with which
to see.'
Admiral Hillenkoetter knows first
hand of the DEFICIENCIES of our pre-
war intelligence setup, having served
as naval attache or assistant naval
attache at Paris, Madrid and Lisbon
prior to and during early phases
of the European War and as intelli-
gence chief on Admiral Nimitz's
staff in 1912 and 1943. Thus, he is
well equipped to supervise and CO.
ordinate the Army -Navy-State De-
partment intelligence services under
the proposed Central Intelligence
Agency. He should be given plenty
of time to carry out his task before
being transferred somewhere else.
In other words, his should be a
quast-permanent assignment.
Evening star., 1947-05-04

machinery and credits that the
United States is capable Of offering.
With these, Mexico can build itself
into a prosperous land, and in doing
50 can contribute greatly to the we'll
being and security of the, entire
hemisphere.
Considered In either the narrow
terms Of dollars and cents or the
broader and more important terms
Of a peace-serving foreign policy,
economic cooperation between Mex
leo and the United States thus adds
up to good business not merely for
our two countries but for all the
Americas. President Aleman and
President Truman have set fine
example for the hemisphere and the
world. Given this kind OF good
neighborliness on an widening
scale, the family of nations could
look to the future without fear.
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Example for the World

In their statement on measures
to promote economic cooperation
between the United States and Mex
leo, President Truman and President
Aleman have made clear that their
exchange of visits has been produc-
tive of much more than common
agreement on the ideals of democ-
racy and the virtues of good neigh
borliness.
Those ideals and virtues, as Mr..
Aleman declared in his excellent
address to Congress, are of the great
est Importance. But they are not
enough in themselves. They must
be supported by concrete steps cal
culated to put them into practice
as well as preach them. The broad
democratic policy of the good neigh
Dor can accomplish little standing
alone. In Mr.. Aleman's words, it
must be accompanied by IAN economy
of the good neighbor and a culture
of the good neighbor" This is a
matter of self-interest all around,
for it is certainly true, as he says,
that whatever Mexico and the
United States achieve in this
respect will benefit our two coun-
tries" Beyond that, it will benefit
the Americas as whole because
relations between us are "a touch
stone of hemisphere solidarity"
This point is fully recognized in
the Truman-Aleman statement. In
addition to calling for a new agree
ment to stabilize the exchange rate
betweenthe peso and the dollar, the
statement announces that the United
States Export-Import Bank is ready
to extend additional credits to Mexico
to finance a number of projects
designed to improve the Mexican
economy. The two Presidents, more
over, have revealed that other phases
of economic cooperation are under
study. Thus, as between our two
countries. the good -neighbor policy
is being implemented by specific,
practical measures designed to pro-
mote mutual benefits and strengthen
our ties of friendship and solidarity.
AS far as Mexico is concerned, all
this can do much to speed up the
development of its economic poten-
tialities. In natural resources
gold, silver, zinc, lead, copper, man
ganese, oil, producing capacity.
etc.-it is one of the richest coun-
tries in the world. Relatively, how
ever, its agricultural and industrial
setup is backward. It is in need of
irrigation projects and efficient in
dustrialization-a need that requires
wider spread of education, training
In labor skills, and the technioues.
Evening star., 1947-05-04
From City Hall
By John w. Thompson, L'.

There is definite resentment brew
ing in powerful quarters at the Capitol
over the tendency of the Commissioners
to send agents to represent them at
hearings on District legislation.
Latest to complain is Senator Nc
Grath, Democrat, of Rhode Island, and
good friend of the District. Senator
McGrath wanted to know where the
Commissioners were during his hearing
last week on bill to continue the child
day care centers
Usually the representative of the city
heads at these sessions Is CORPORATION
Counsel Vernon West. The members
feel, however, that Mr.. West is appear
ing simply as messenger for the Com
missioners on the particular matter at
hand and Is not empowered to speak
for them on other matters that might
come up.
On top of this they seem to feel that
the city heads, unless more pressing OBJ
legations require their presence else
where, should take time for a personal
appearance on these issues if they are
going to expect members of Congress to
give time likewise to city problems.
II you think you were "gypped" on
that fifth of liquor you bought, you
won't be able to prove it by Supt. J.
Thomas Kennedy of Weights, Meas
ures and Markets. District law is set
up along the standard liquid measure
OF gills, pints, quarts, gallons etc. Mr..
Kennedy has no means of measuring
fifth of gallon. The fifth" how
ever, is recognized by the taxing author
tiles who have special stamp for the
bottle.
Public support and appreciation of the
work of the Board of Public Welfare
is definitely handicapped by the poor
public relations of Chairman Edgar
Morris. Newsmen complain Mr.. Morris
won't talk" on really important well
fare matters.
Despite earlier good intentions Of the
board, too, tosdo more of its business
in open public meeting along lines OF the
Board of Education, most key matters
are still handled behind closed doors.
This may have unfortunate conse-
quences at the hearing later this month
at the District Building when the Com
missioners try to find out whether the
community wants welfare adrninistra-
ton to continue under board or to be
transferred to their control.
II 4
Neatest trick Of the week: The flip
flop Of District officials on the new
teacher pay bill. Now they oppose 1t.
Evening star., 1947-05-04

after serving this community most
faithfully for nearly quarter of CEN
tury, Mr.. Harry P.
Harry P. Goodwin Goodwin has gone to
Appreciated New York" With
these words, The
Star on May 3, 1897, began an editorial
on the departure of one of the most
favorably known newspapermen in "the
business" The notice continued: THE
press of Washington loses one Of the
most capable, honorable and untiring
workers ever connected with it. From
the time when he commenced his news
paper career as q reporter on the old
National Republican he has been closely
identified with every effort for the bet
terment of the National Capital. When
he came to The Star, some 16 years ago.
his sphere of usefulness was consider
ably enlarged: as writer and city editor
he contributed, with remarkable judg-
ment and volume, to the chronicles of
Washington. Having wide acquaint-
ance and possessing the confidence OF
every one who knew him, he was not
only an exceedingly successful news
gatherer but most influential factor for
good in the citys existence. He leaves
Washington with the warmest love and
esteem of his associates in Journalism,
and of the entire community as we'll"
A son of the Mr.. Goodwin thus eulogized
is Earl Goodwin, the news commentator
at WdAL.
1t is tradition that anything can
happen in jury" This was demon
strated in brief ac-
Distinguished count published in
Jurymon The Star for May 3,
1897 reading: When
the list of the names of the jurymen
drawn to serve at the next session Of
the county court at Dutchess County,
New York, to begin May 18, was pub
lished few days ago, the farmers were
astonished to see: F. w. Vanderbilt,
residence Hyde Park, occupation gentle-
man. This was the first intimation
that many =. in the interior OF the
county had of the fact that Frederick
w. Vanderbilt was a real resident Of
Dutchess County. They knew he was
building s500000 mansion at Hyde
Park, but never guessed that with the
mansion came the possibility of any
farmer in the interior sitting side by side
with the millionaire in the jury box
* +
The front page of The Star for May
S, 1897, carried the tragic story of a
terrible fire at the Grand
Oisosfef III Charity Bazaar in Paris,
pnr;s an event Of the previous
day. when the confia-
grafton broke out shortly after O'Clock"
the featured dispatch explained, "there
we're 1900 to 1000 people present and
"it is believed over 200 lives were lost"
Evening star., 1947-05-04

Charred remains Of Ill victims had
been recovered up to the moment when
the cable was sent. Most of those who
perished were women, great many
were members Of the nobility, others
the wives and daughters OF bankers,
wealthy merchants. government officers,
ETC.; some were nuns belonging to diff
ferent Catholic educational and philan-
thropief forders,
Evening star., 1947-05-04
| cooking Ahead
fBy the World stan OF the Associated Press.)

Congressman are heading for q battle
royal over proposed economy curtail-
ment OF navigation and flood control
programs.
Republicans and Democrats alike are
striving for approval Of projects in their
States. They argue that it's an invest
ment to spend money to develop water
ways and prevent floods.
Opponents ALSO in both parties In
sist that the time has come to cut down
even If 1t means discardins major prof.
ects. Many of these projects would cost
at least twice as much now as before
the war.
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Production and Productivity

Some Government analysts say that
unemployment is likely to be sharper
because of recent wage increases ii
that drop in prices comes along and
leads to q production cutback.
They see 1t this way: If price drop
cuts into profits, producers will lay off
more workers because Of the increased
cost per worker
But the analysts say this can be
averted If "productivity"-the average
output per worker per hour - rises
enough to give the boss more added
production than added costs.
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Indonesian Citizenship

BATAVIA-The Working Committee
of the Indonesian Parliament has ex-
tended for a year the deadline for
Eurasians, Chinese and other South
eastern Asiatics living in Java and
Sumatra to decide whether they want
to become citizens Of the new republic
of Indonesia.
The minister of justice says that so
far only 2,204 of 100000 Chinese,
48 of $40, 900 Eurasians and one OF l16,-
900 other Southeastern Asiatics have
objected to citizenship.
Evening star., 1947-05-04
King to Quit?

OTTAWA.-Return of Prime Minister
w. L. Mackenzie King from United
States vacation after serious illness
has again raised speculation as to how
long he will hold the reins OF the Ca
madam government and the Liberal
Party.
He is u and has been Prime Minis
ter, with Interruptions. for an aggregate
of 20 years.
Louis S. st. Laurent, 65, a corpora
ton lawyer, is generally regarded as
most likely to take over party leader
ship if Mackenzie King steps down be-
fore the 1949 general. elections.
II the party wants younger man
for longtime leadership, possibilities
include Douglas Abbott, At, minister OF
finance, and Brook Claxton, 48, minister
of national defense
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Reverse English,

Waterman Steamship Corp, leader
in the fight to assure shipping interests
place in the air, is demonstrating that
the sea-air combination can work both
ways.
It has leased four Liberty ships to
Taca Always, a subsidiary. It ex-
planned at a Civil Aeronautics Board
hearing that the idea was to help the
airline make some money. Taca oper-
ates mostly in the Caribbean area.
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Aieman Assures

Mexican President Aleman is assuring
United States capital that there won't
be any more appropriations in Mexico
like that of United States, British and
Dutch oil properties in 1888. He has
hopes for private aid IN financing
$500, ,000. 900 program Of making Mexico
produce what she eats. wears and uses.
Mexico now requires that Mexican
money be included in foreign-owned or
managed corporations so that Mexicans
themselves will be interested in guard
ing foreign interests.
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Amify in Canada

MCNTREAL-The Synod of the
Anglican (EpiscopaD diocese OF Mont
real deplored "any form Of publicity
which tends to SOW hatred, fear and
distrust of the Russian or any other
peoples"
The social service council of the
diocese recommended sharing OF atom
bomb knowledge and international con-
troll and inspection of atomic energy
plants.
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Another Try

MOSCOW.-British Foreign Secretary
Ernest Bevin, leaving Moscow after the
inconclusive Council of Foreign Min
listers, put his arm around James Will
son, British overseas secretary. who had
just arrived with the British trade dele
cation.
I'm leaving without an agreement" !"
he told Soviet officials bidding him good
bye, "but don't let him go away without
one"
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Greek-Tmkish Aid

House Republicans are quarreling over
delegation Of power to the President in
connection with Greek Turkish and
other foreign relief.
One COP leader says. privately, 1t
would give the President blank
check" which is what the Republicans
so often criticized during the Roosevelt
administration
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Books

NEW YORK.-Several publishers say
it's not true that they're less willing
to take chance on unknown writers
because of increased production costs.
They point to the names of several
previously unheralded authors on best
seller lists. One publisher says costs
have gone up 100 per cent since 1910.
Others say 80 to 40 per cent.
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Cmrping On

LONDON.-Regardless of the ups and
downs OF empire, Britain apparently
intends to keep up appearances. The
ministry Of works has decided to carry
out the prewar plan for refurnishing
Trafalgar Square. Bronze busts of
World War naval leaders will be
installed.
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Universal Training

Mark up universal training as one OF
the issues with which Congress is likely
to avoid coming to grips this session.
Short of crisis-such as a military
explosion at Trieste, for example-most
Congress members will want to put off
any decision as long as they can.
Evening star., 1947-05-04
United Nations

CAIRO. Persons close to Premier
Mahmoud Fahmy Hokrashi Pasha say
Egypt is determined to take to the
United Nations her proposals that
British troops Immediately quit the
Suez Canal zone and that Sudan be
united with Egypt.
BELGRADE-Alex Bebler, deputy
Yugoslav Foreign Minister, says his
government is prepared, "among sew
eral other resolute diplomatic steps," to
refer to U. N. the question of alleged
Yugoslav war criminals remaining in
Italy, Western Austria and Germany.
Yugoslavia wants them extradited.
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Shadon,s of Coming Evenfs
Noted Here and abroad
Deiayed Action

There's still no date set for the be-
ginning Of operations of the Interna-
tional Bank OF Reconstruction. although
there are requests from nine nations
before it, totaling $2,553s75,oo0.
Bank supplies Of gold and dollars
won't cover that, and most of the ma
tions want dollars. The bank will get
them through the sale of debentures,
but the board is still trying to work out
what type of debenture to offer.
Evening star., 1947-05-04
Fifty Years Ago

after serving this community most
faithfully for nearly quarter of a CEN
tury, Mr.. Harry P.
Harry P. Goodwin Goodwin has gone to
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-24

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-24
RADIO LOG
TUESDAY EVENING
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TUESDAY EVENING 5.00-Name Your Show. 5:30-Totem Talk-Forecasts. 5:45-World in Music. 6:00-Dinner News. 6:15-Melody Roundup. 6:3o-F Fibber and Molly. 7:00-You Where There. 7:15-Standard News-Forecasts. 7.30-Jimmy Durarte. 3:00-KINY Bandbox. Fishing Time-Forecasts. 9:30-Alan Young. S:00-H'wood Startime. 9:30-Supper Club. 9:45-Between the Lines. 10:00-Words with Music. 10:l5-Forecasts. All programs are subject to change
 without notice. Daytime forecasts on weekdays at 3 100, 9:30 AM, and 12:00 Noon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-24
pRlkCEplA HERE 0NT0UR VOYAGE
 WITH 26 ABOARD

The Principia. a beautiful 100- foot cruiser arrived in Juneau yes terday. The Principia, diesel-pow- cred ship, arrived from Tacoma with 26 people aboard, under Capt. Mendel Riggs. He plans to bring the trim ship to Southeast Alaska waters every year.
 Capt. Riggs has with him people from the Puget Sound area who are going to see Southeast Alaska from the decks of the Principia. They plan to spend SIX weeks cruising from town to town and taking in the main interests of them all.
 The luxury cruiser is comfortably equipped with the finest equipment for comfort and sport for any va cationist.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-24

When you pay for QUALITY why net get the FINEST-Buy FLOR SI5EIN1 SHOES at Graves. adv,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-04-20

TURKEY POINT. MD.
TN UPPER CHESAPEAKE
L Bay, at an intersection on
the intracoastal waterway.
Turkey Point Light directs
traffic after dark. It Is shown
on charts as q nxed. or non
flashing, white light, visible
Is miles. with q red sector
when seen from one direction.
The lighthouse, built In
1883, Is of modest size. The
light Is only q 100-watt cleo
trio bulb, but a French prism
lens projects Its rays with
impressive intensity.
Only one Of many aids to
navigation on the bay, Tur-
key Point Light Is notable
principally for its keeper
Mrs. Fannie M. Salter. The
Coast Guard says she is the
only woman lighthouse keep
er on United States waters.
She has held the Job since
her husbands death In 1925.
The Salters had come to the
point several years. before
from Hog Island Light on the
Eastern Shore. where Mr..
Salter also was keeper.
Her duties include q daily
busting Of the glasses In the
light tower. listening for radio
weather reports, furnishing
information to boaLmen when
requested, turning the light
ON and OF and making Ger
tain It shines throughout the
night. The last Is easy for
Mrs. Salter. Its rays enter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-04-20
The Keeper Of a
Lighthouse

her bedroom window, and she
says she awakens Immediate
" when it goes out, which is
rare.
II the regular power line
fails, she starts IN auxiliary
generator. Its breakdown
would send her to the tower
with two oil lamps.
Looking down the Bay, she
can zee intracoastal water
way trafhc moving up and
down Elk River ON her left.
On the right. other craft
pass the point en- route to
and from landings on the
Northeast and Susquehanna
Rivers. She watches for signs
of distress.
Mrs. Salter lives on the
small reservation in a house
provided by the Government.
She has two daughters who
are married and have homes
elsewhere, but her son Brad
ley stays with her. He does
many of the chores around
the station and drives his
mother to town for supplies.
She takes few vacations. Be-
cause she Is proud Of her res
ervation, she is reluctant to
leave It In the care of a relief
keeper.
Lassie, q Chesapeake Bay
retriever. and q few sheep
also live here. And there are
turkeys at Turkey Point. al
though the origin of its name
has become obscured. Mrs.
Salter has a small flock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-05-27

"a. m yesterday 430 a today)
 WEATHER SYNOPSIS: continues in the The small low cell which became de- western Idaho large high result of this soutneastey flow of dry air weather Southeast Alaska western United normal The highest Kechikan reported during the past the stations hlacko