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Evening star., 1947-08-26
Same Yardstick for All

To the Editor of The star:
The editorial IN The Star of August % en-
titled Judge Raedy's Case" calls for the high
est commentator by the people Of this city.
Only by such lively and potent interest on
the part Of the local press is an equal obsefv-
ance OF law to be enforced. Judges, who are
appointed to administer the law, have no
immunity. The same legal yardstick should
be employed against them which they enforce
against other offenders
AS member Of the local bar for many
decades. I am persuaded to believe that
Judge Raedy's story warrants serious investi-
CATION in order that those guilty of "hit-and-
run" driving may suffer the penalty of the law
for their recklessness
The attitude assumed by Judge Raedy with
respect to the part her car played in the DAM
age caused to the parked car-if there were
nothing else involved-would be sufficient to
put her to trial, thus affording an opportunity
for her to establish her innocence by a pre-
pcnderance of evidence. Furthermore, Judge
Raedy's failure on two occasions to appear at
the hearings set by the assistant corporation
counsel shows that she had q reason for so
doing other than the pressure Of business. It
would be interesting to know what her treat
ment would be toward one exhibiting similar
defiance In her court.
Unless Judge Raedy is brought to trial. where
she will be given an opportunity to disprove
her culpab bility, no one will have jot of conf
dence In her as a judicial officer in the future.
Let the chips fall where they may!
JOHN E. HOOVER.
Evening star., 1947-08-26
Skywoy Number One

The fast-growing peacetime corps OF
private flyers will hail with enthusiasm the
plans for mapping and marking an air
way across the continent to be officially
known as skyway Number One. This
public-spirited undertaking, sponsored
Jointly by the Washington Board of Trade
and the Los Angeles Chamber of Com
merce and approved by the Civil Aero
nautics Administration, will contribute
materially to the safety and convenience
of flyers who depend on landmarks, rail
lines and highways to guide them on long
distance hops.
At the suggestion of'CAA officials, many
enterprising cities and towns before the
war had painted huge identifying signs on
roofs of large buildings, TO aid pilots of
small planes in their navigation. The
Government ordered all these signs elm
mated during the war. however, as a
security measure. Few of the signs have
been replaced, with the result that those
who fly their own planes for sport, pleas
ure or for business purposes frequently
lose their way when flying by Contact
that is. by visual observance of ground
objects.
Under the new skyway project, cities and
towns along a thirty-mile path from
coast to coast will become guideposts for
an airway equipped with conveniently
located emergency landing fields and re-
fueling stations. Each town along the
chartered route will mark its name on
factory or other roof in letters large
enough to be read at f1ve-thousand-foot
altitude In addition. arrows and symbols
will indicate air strips available for regular
or emergency landings. Between Abilene,
Tex, and Washington the skyway will offer
alternate northern and southern routes,
feature of special value when weather
conditions dictate a change in course.
Miamrs protest that Florida was not
selected by the CAA as the eastern
terminus of this first transcontinental air.
way for private flyers is devoid Of merit.
1t is perfectly proper that the National
Capital should be the terminus of the first
skyway. There is plenty of room and
plenty of need for more such skyways,
however, and Miami well could sponsor
second route westward and, in addition,
one northward along the East Coast as
far as Maine.
Evening star., 1947-08-26
GETTING After the Weeds

The Commissioners have committee on
cleanliness and sanitation which really
tries to do something about both. It Is
headed by william A. xanten, superin-
tendent of city refuse, and is made up of
other municipal officials. This committee
wants to get rid of unsightly weeds,
principally the ubiquitous ragweed, with
which SO many vacant lots in town are
overgrown. The committee should receive
support from the Commissioners and
everybody else.
Two comparatively recent developments
have made their plan practical and use
full undertaking. One is the development
of chemical sprays which kill the weeds.
The other is the medical discovery of rag
weed pollen as one of the chief causes of
hay fever, q real aff1iction for those who
suffer from this malady.' Mr.. Xanten's
committee has proposed legislation under
which the city would undertake to rid
vacant lots of weeds, when the owners
consent, and charge the cost to the owners
real estate tax bills. The cost is nominal,
possibly . dollar for $50 square feet MI.
Evening star., 1947-08-26
Slow Mail From Rio

To the Editor Of The Star:
Mr. McLemore's recent columns regarding his
experiences and reactions while visiting in Rio
have been most enjoyable to me, as they have
revived memories of my recent sojourn down
there. Since my returns my voice has been
raised continuously in praises and compliments
for Brazil and its people. But, of course.
countries are like humans-each has its weak
nesses and faults and these we all like to gloss
over, unless they can be corrected by good
airing.
1t is understandable that Charles A.
Rentfro, whose letter to The Star appeared re-
Gently, has resented the unfavorable allegation
against Brazils mail system and has attempted
to defend it. A citizen of any country would
do the same should foreigner make an un-
pleasant remark about his country. But, un-
fortunate as it is, there is some truth in what
Mr.. McLemore said. This is not hearsay, but
is based on personal experience.
To cite specific instance, while was in Rio
just last November and December, I mailed
home to my parents 10 letters Il have my diary
to prove it,. Imagine my surprise to say the
least, when learned on my return that only
eight came through and to date none Of the
II has shown up. They were properly ad-
dressed and ] took them to the post office
where bought stamps and in most cases ap-
piled paste which was found in bottles on the
tables there and then duly pasted them on the
letters and dropped them in the proper slot.
What happened after that to the II that did
not reach their destinationi
Recently an air-mail registered letter ad-
dressed to me having stamps in the amount Of
Evening star., 1947-08-26
Freedom and Responsibility

In the hands of responsible citizens and
responsible labor unions, most of the rights
we are anxious to preserve in this country
are safe enough. But when the rights,
such as the right to strike, are placed in
the hands of irresponsible men they men
ace the public. 1t is hard to say in such
circumstances where the rights" end and
where anarchy begins.
An example is the strike-bound United
States liner America, pride of the American
Merchant Marine, tied up at her dock in
New York. The longshoremen servicing
her struck. A committee representing this
AFL union had reached an agreement
through collective bargaining on q new
wage rate. The agreement was exploited
as unsatisfactory by some of the rank and
file and wildcat walkout ensued. The
crew aboard the liner was CIO crew. Its
members struck in sympathy with the
longshoremen. All the passengers de-
barked, Juggling their own baggage, leaving
lot of 1t in the holds. Those who could
secured passage on British and French
ships Those who could not were arbi-
trarily denied the right to travel.
This trouble was not the result of con-
sidered action by union. The longshore-
mems strike was not countenanced by the
union officers and they lacked the power
to prevent it. 1t is being settled" today
by return to work of the 1ongshoremen,
who have not gained single point and
whose sole accomplishment was to cause
financial loss and inconvenience to thou
sands OF people. The only thing that could
have prevented the strike would have been
a consciousness of responsibility by the
union members. But that, along with
effective leadership, was lacking.
1t Is impossible to 1egislate responsibility
into anybody. When it is lacking, when
men become sheep and let themselves be
led by the men with the loudest voices.
the hope of maintaining the rights that
accompany freedom becomes remote. And
the recourse is legislation which restricts
or abridges more and more rights. People
will simply not put up with repetition Of
such incidents as the s. 8. America f1asco.
New curbs on labor are the direct result
OF the same type of irresponsible abuse of
power that marked the America incident.
1t Is unfortunate that more of the rank
and-file members of labor unions do not
see chat their freedom and their RESPONSE
bility are inseparable. Without RESPONSE
bility the freedoms will not last.
Evening star., 1947-08-26
Three Little Boys

Now,- my beloved, perceive you are
Three little reuenants OF ages past,
By great good fortune Uisittng this star
Together, Travellers ,oelcon.ed home ut
last
The Golden Age has lent the careless art,
The courtesy unstudied as toild honey
Which is the eldest, ,oho can read tie
heart,
And weeping, laughs because his tedrs
are funny z
The middle one, the taun, Is sonetpha at
older.
He makes my heart his pipes OF scilIose-
tDo0d. e
The definite least, historical and boIder,
With a spord-point tnscrtbes his dGts
for good, u
For eDen kissing him, tull nell knotcs
The siege OF Troy, the toalls OF Jericho.s
YETZA GILLESPIE.
Evening star., 1947-08-26

treme with the result that the hooting, blowing
and whistling of locomotives on the main line
of the B. & O. through Forest Glen, Md,
amounts to public nuisance on a 24-hour basis.
At the Forest Glen station there is perna
nent visual warning signal when = train is in
the block, for those who can't hear; q ding
ding-ding sound warning. for those who can't
see, and an underpass for those who are slow.
In view of these safety measures and the
general knowledge that the main line Of the
B. IL O. has not been virtually abandoned, it
would seem that the extended blowing Of horns
by trains at this point Is an excessive imposi-
ton on the neighborhood.
L.F. YOUNGSTOWN
Evening star., 1947-08-26
Ten Years After

Andrew w. Mellon died ten years ago
today and the anniversary is a proper
occasion for reappraisal of the work he
initiated in the National Gallery Of Art.
At the moment of its opening, March IT.,
1941, the most important art magazine
in the United States emphasized that it
was beginning amid war and social up
heaval. That statement, of course, was
true. Additional significance attached to
1t after Pearl Harbor. Its meaning is
even more impressive now
But the rich collection of pictures and
the magnificent building that Mr. Mellon
gave to his country were pledged to aid
"the cultural aspirations of the people"
His endowment from the moment of its
original announcement enlisted the gener-
Gus cooperation of other citizens-Samuel
H. Kress, Joseph E. Widener, Chester Dale,
Lessing J. Rosenwald, George Matthew
Adams and Duncan Phillips among the
number. The catalogue of the Gallery
currently includes sixteen thousand items
All through the difficult decade since Mr.
launched has been carried forward with
steadily increasing efficiency, gradually
expanding influence upon America and
upon the world at large. Between eleven
and twelve million visitors have visited
the Gallery in quest of needed experience
with treasured beauty, harmony and
serenity. Whatever may be going on out
side, there is peace and healing quiet
within the sanctuary which Mr.. Melons
philanthropy has created.
No man could ask more constructive
memorial Mr. Mellon himself stipulated
that the Gallery should not bear his name.
He wished 1t TO- be free of specific obliga-
ton to him. Yet his fellow Americans
would be ungrateful, indeed, If they did
not appreciate his generosity. The tenth
anniversary of his death provides an
opportunity for gesture of public COM
mendation.
Evening star., 1947-08-26
School Jobs and Women

To the Editor Of The Star:
I am writing to second the letter of F. H W.,
dealing with a subject which have studied
and have been interested in for more than 30
years and in more than as many States.
have seen women county superintendents
throughout whole States replaced by men:
women teachers denoted, and men not only
placed in all higher secondary positions, but
also in the elementary schools of small towns,
down to the second and third grades. These
shifts were particularly noticeable after World
War I. just as they are today, after World
War II.
these determinations are deplorable in our
stage Of civilization and q travesty for our
especially educated, experienced and we'll
qualified women teachers. A school system
which has an opportunity to promote such
teacher to higher position but brings a man
from another city to the position, as F. H. w.
points out, is unjust, dscouraging, and is
open to criticism for not encouraging the ef-
forts of women for the recognition and ad-
vaqcement which stimulate better work
throughout the school system.
Another instance of such injustice has come
to my attention. Recently, a man was ap-
pointed to head the department of English
in Wilson Teachers College where, am told.
tnere Is not one man IN the department..
understand. also, that the six heads Of de-
partments in that college were equally divided
between men and women, but with this new
appointment the balance is lost, being now
four men and two women in administrative
offices. Since the student body of Wilson
Teachers College is predominantly women, If
this balance Is to be broken, 1t undoubtedly
should be in favor of women heads Of depart
ments. A woman president of such teachers
college Is, indeed, not unthinkable.
Further, believe that while with some
show OF impartiality the president of Wilson
Teachers College asked for applicants to fll
the vacancy, he preferred q man to I'LL the
place formerly occupied by a woman. Is 1t
possible that the man so appointed within the
last two weeks is another bright young man
from Omaha, like the one appointed to be
in charge Of elementary schools referred to
in the letter Of F. H. W.?
This is no criticism of the ability Of the
new appointees, but at least in Wilson Teachers
College, there was precedent for appointing
a woman and such a woman was available
with long record of distinction in the District
Of Columbia school system. M. E. D.
Evening star., 1947-08-26
Greek Cabinet Crisis

The fall of the Tsaldaris cabinet and the
difficulty of constructing a new one COM
bine to reflect the gravity of Greece's
currents situation. The defunct cabinet
was a clever piece of parliamentary car
pentry, put together by Tsaldaris, the
leader of the so-called Populist Party.
That is euphemism for the ultraconserv-
ative Royalist elements who were the chief
winners In the elections last spring, gain
ing plurality in the new parliament,
though not majority. The balance OF
seats was won by number OF minor
groups ranging from the conservative Ma
tionalists headed by General Napoleon
.Zervas to left-wing liberals strongly
and other extreme left-wingers had elm
mated themselves from this parliament by
boycotting the elections.
1t may be asked why with the revolu-
tionary irreconcilables thus self-excluded,
the Conservatives and most of the Liberals
could not make their coalition cabinet
stick. The answer to that goes back, in
large part, to one of thechronic weaknesses
of Greek political life. This Is the veri
table feud between Royalists and Republi-
cans that began more than thirty years
ago, when King Constantine and the elder
Venizelos broke with each other over the
policy to be pursued by Greece in World
War I. That breach has never been healed
and has ever since profoundly divided the
Greek people, the division running partly
along class lines and partly according to
regions. That is why Greece has see-sawed
between monarchy and republicanism ever
since.
The Communists are relatively new
phenomenon in Greek political life. They
arose largely owing to popular disillusion-
ment at the inefficiency and venality of
Greek politicians of nearly all shades.
Their ruthless attempt to seize power when
the Axis retired from Greece aroused
widespread revulsion against the Com
muniSts and contributed to the Royalist
sweep at the polls. But the Populists have
shown neither the ability to put down the
Communist guerillas nor the statesman
ship which might have reconciled the Re-
publican minded Liberals to a coalition
regime in which they were given a pro-
portionate share.of authority and patron
age. 1Le uPsIiOI HAS peeu a DTeakuOWN OI
the coalition attempt
Precisely what can be done is as yet un-
certain. Greece's international position Is
so precarious that dissolution of parlia-
ment and new elections would be highly
risky maneuver. 1t might be possible to
juggle new coalition having bare parlia-
mentary majority, but so narrowly based
government would not command the
requisite popular confidence. On the other
hand, liberal coalition would he i'm
practicable, because of the Populist plu-
rality. An emergency regime headed by
some nonpartisan figure, such as General
Nicholas Plastiras, is perhaps the most
practicable alternative. Yet even this pre-
supposes degree of self-abnegation on
the part of the old-line politicians and
their. factious followers seldom seen in
Greek politics. The present situation is
frankly mess from which the Com
munists will naturally seek to profit.
Evening star., 1947-08-26
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

Q. When did jockeys begin to wear distinctive
colors?-T. H.
A. Individual racing silks were first worn in
1762 at Newmarket, England, after q group OF
II sportsmen had decided to adopt them for
greater convenience in distinguishing horses in
the running and for the prevention Of disputes.
O. Is 1t an established fact that an automobile
gives better performance on rainy days than on
dry, clear ones?-J. j. c.
A. The National Bureau of Standards says
the only way in which moisture in the air
could AFFECT engine power would be through
suppressing detonation. II the rainy day were
also cooler some increase in power might result
from the greater weight Of charge taken into
the engine per cycle.
@. Why has the Corps of Engineers Of the
Army castle with two towers for its device7-
G. G. s.
A. symbolically this represents the storming
of ancient fortresses and the building Of castles.
The modern inference Is that the engineers are
constantly storming the enemy's fortresses and
continually building bridges and other aids to
warfare.
@. How did the great fire Of London be-
gin?-B. II.
A. The fire is said to have originated in
spark from an open fireplace in o wooden house
on Pudding lane. Thus on September q 1865.
began q great fire which devastated the city Of
London for three days and nights.
@. Is there in the Southern Hemisphere q
group Of stars comparable to the Big Dipper Of
the Northern Hemisphere?-C. B. s.
A. As the Big Dipper Is to the inhabitants q
the Northern Hemisphere 50 Crux, the South
ern Cross is to those who live south of the
Equator The upper and lower star, formr
ing the upright Of the Cross, are the pointers to
the South Pole.
Evening star., 1947-08-26
More on Sex Offenders

To the Editor Of The star:
have been following with great interest
your recent editorials on the need for adequate
sex-offense legislation. The need Is long over
due. Twenty three years ago my mother could
have written to the editor of The Star nearly
the same letter read from the mother Of the
11-year-old girl accosted recently in Fairlawn
Park. I suppose was bit more fortunate.
I was only years old and the impressions
left were probably not so deep, but every detail
of that dreadful experience is still clear upon
my mind. In this case, even as now, the man
was given a one-year sentence-this in spite
of his previous sex-offense record. When re-
leased. two more small girls were his victims.
believe that my young daughter is entitled
to more protection than I had. The child
does not have to be in lonely park. In my
case and many others the child was lured
away from the front sidewalk of her home.
The danger will always be present as long as
these men are not given proper confinement
and medical attention.
There should be no delay in passing this
legislation. LONGTIME SUPPORTER.
To the Editor Of The star
I congratulate The Star for it's campaign for
sterner measures against sex offenders.
am veteran of six years of Navy life. The
war years were spent aboard various sub
marines Of our great submarine fleet.
To me. liberty means the same as to any
true American; the four freedoms to put it
short-but one other thing! When my children
and other children are playing out of my sight.
I want to be assured that no sex-perverted
migrate Is going to molest them.
It's high time we stopped fooling around
with these characters. I fought to win the
war. Our statesmen are winning the peace.
But 1t seems we veterans have another war on
our hands
I am available to you for any help that
can extend for further pursuance of your
tight for sterner measures
FATHER OF TWO.
Evening star., 1947-08-26

so cents. United States money. posted in Rio,
has not to date come through.
am SO glad Mr.. Rentfro has not had such
difficulty with his mail and hope that his
luck holds out Won't you, Mr.. Rentfro,
please tell me what I can do about my mai? !?
OLIVE NJ SELTZER.
Evening star., 1947-08-26

IN reminding
many, thought
less Americans
how very fair,
indeed, Is their
heritage. and
how 1t may be
lost If they let
a gang Of for
e / gn inspired
Evening star., 1947-08-26
Letters to The Star
What Readers Have Say About Such Varied Topics as
the Raedy Case, Noise and Sex Offenders

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
,oriter, although it is 1krn,issible for a
toriter knoDn to The Stor to use
nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1947-08-26
Heritage to Be Protected

To the Editor Of The star:
Before the American Revolution a Colonial
Governor of Virginia wrote: by the Grace of
God and George III I am Governor of the
fairest land the sun ever shone upon"
The American Legion Is doing q tine thing
Evening star., 1947-08-26

Autumn is coming. You can tell that
from the advertisements of bathing suits
Mt reduced prices.
Evening star., 1947-08-26
Questions and Answers

A reader can obtain the answer to any question
of fact by writing The Evening Star mforma tion
Bureau, 316 street NE, Washington 2. ID. c.
Please include cents for return postage.
Evening star., 1947-08-26
Supper and Evening Spoiled

OuppCI IfSllllS OPohSA
To the Editor Of The Star:
read Disguised Americans letter on August
Is, before supper. Frankly, it spoiled my meal.
Afterward, I went to theater where the
newsreel showed boat crowded with Jewish
people who refused to debark on the shores
Of France. They were singing their national
anthem, "Hatikovak," which means hope. After
seeing this, really felt ILL; my whole evening
was spoiled. 8
How can Disguised American even dare to
call himself an American? He and his kind
are not only anti-Semitic, but also anti-Negro
ana anti-everything else which would help to
make us more peaceful and democratic coun-
try His people are the kind who cause the
minorities to rise up and shake their fists.
The patient British, my Aunt Harriet! II
these so-called patient" British would live
and let live, they wouldn't cause these people"
to either kill or get killed.
Step on a coward and he stays down. Tram
PIE on a courageous people and they will nght
back, no matter who or what they are.
SHIRLEY KOLER
Evening star., 1947-08-26

Too Noisy Railroad Warnings
II the Editor of The Star:
A few months ago there was an accident on
a crossing at little-used spur railroad track
in the Bethesda area. Apparently, there was
no warning device and the stray train didn't
Evening star., 1947-08-26

whistle.
As an out
growth Of this
there appears
to have been q
general order
on the B. & o.
r ailr o q d to
carry matters
to the other eX-
Evening star., 1947-08-26

of his own people and Of the United States,
the outlook for China will remain omi-
nously dark.