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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-03
Grand Jury And Schools

The New Hanover county Grand jurys
detailed report on the condition OF the
schools leaves the immediate impression
that the authorities responsible have not
been as diligent as they should in main
tanning the buildings.
Apparently the jury's inspection was
thorough.
Its findings indicate consider able consid-
GRAFTON was given to the effect OF the
conditions of the plants upon the welfare
of the students.
Three of the buildings were termed IN
excellent condition, with qualifications as
to two; four more were reported as good,
with qualific cations as to three; ten were
considered in 'bad' state and two, very
bad"
In reviewing the report, several factors
must be remembered
These were not mentioned by the Grand
Jury Because it was serving as an in
spection body, there was no need foI 1t
to do so. Its responsibility was to survey
and recommend, which it did quite WELL
1t must be remembered that New Hano-
an investment of approximately $4,000, O0O
AS most property owners know, at least
five per cent of the value of structure
and its grounds should be expended an
nually for proper maintenance. Under this
established theory, the Board of Educa-
ton should receive $225,0OO annually for
plant maintenance. 1t was allocated $780,,
900 for the current fiscal year for this
big job.
The board is. like all other public agen-
cies, included among the victims of in
flation. Simple repair jobs which cost 500
four years ago are now quoted at 5000
)r more.
During the labor and material shortages
If the war years, the buildings deprecated
rapidly. Much progress has been made in
returning them to normal with such i'm
provements as new roofs and replacement
or worn out equipment with few, modern
facilities. We are informed and believe
that the physical plants are in better con-
dition today than in 1915.
The report, coupled with conversations
with school authorities, tends to raise the
question of whether the time has arrived
for a general renovation of all the build
ngs. But that would cost many, many
thousands of dollars and this expense. like
all public ones, would have to be borne
by the taxpayers The question would be
one to be decided by the county COM
missioners.
We asked school officials about some Of
the matters discussed in the report.
Here are some of the explanations:
The jury reported the walls of the audi
toriun of the new Sunset Park school
'have very bad leaks" We were told that
the outer walls were waterproofed last
year and the results are being awaited
before any work is done on the interior
plastering.
Several bad leaks were reported in the
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-03

subpoenas. They let the Com
munists tell their lies under
oath and then pull out sworn
statements made years ago. Con-
vlctions for perjury are increas-
ing. Deportations are less diff
cult.
There have been some changes
made around here.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-03
GOOD MORNING

Distinction is the consequence, never
the object, of great mind.
Washington Allston
Evening star., 1947-06-12
On the Other Hand
Some Reasons Why Stain May
Expect u. S. Economic Collapse

have given an outsider the impress
sion that each of these men was
trying to put the blame on the other
for a depression he sees coming.
Mr.. Truman even talked about
bust"
Stain could take encouragement
from a good many other things. A
bitter battle shaping up between
labor and management-and posi-
bly, the government-growing out Of
the determination Of a headstrong
Congress to intervene on the side Of
MANAGEMENT in this age-old struggle
A sharp decline in production az a
consequence.
Failure to reduce the biggest Of all
national debts, despite the tremend-
Gus national income, because Of a
desire to grant relief" to taxpayers
not feeling any serious pain.
Refusal to step up the national
minimum wage, although business
and industry never were In better
shape to absorb the increase and re-
capture the wages through enlarged
consumer purchasing power, and al
though the present minimum wage
has no relation to the present cost
of living.
Foreign Trade Policy.
Disposition of the party In leg
islative power to cling to a tariff
policy that precludes the develop
ment Of any sound foreign trade.
Inability to provide housing for
millions In desperate need OF decent
shelter.
immigration bars up against will
ing workers from other lands al
though there is plenty OF work tc
be done.
Ruinous floods sweeping away vast
areas of productive land in the great
Mississippi Valley, despite the fact
that, through IVA, we have proved
our ability to prevent such disasters
Millions of our children being de-
MED the elementary education to
which they are entitled :. millions OF
adults allowed to remain half
literate.
Other items could be added. The
effect of 1T all is to offer one clue
to the cause of the hope that Stalir
Is said to have Of our imminent
collapse and to encourage him tr
his present obdurate course.
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charge OF get Henry MeLemere.
ting the speaker do not just stick
their hands In hat and take what
ever name Is drawn. Oh, no! They
seek a man who has achieved sue
cess. a top-flight American, who has
made hts mark in finance, Govern
ment, literature and letters, science
or war. This Is done In order that
the nedgling Americans who sit out
front in caps and gowns may draw
inspiration from words of wisdom,
and 20 out into the world hoped
UP for the race of life like a horse
in the hands of an unscrupulous
trainer.
But what do these mighty Ameri-
cans, these hand-picked commence
ment speakers tell the youth Of the
country7 Nothing. Exactly nothing,
multiplied by the square root OF a.
know this, because I just can't
help reading those addresses. and so
far this year / have yet to read one
which couldn't have been delivered
by a backward boy OF 9. Platitudes
fall from the speakers lips like rain,
and what they have to say is as
obvious to any intelligent person as
an elephant in phone booth would
be.
This country faces period Of
great unrest" says the Hon. Billy +.
Slipshod to the graduating class OF
]. P. O. University.
"You are going out into world
filled with unrest and potential
trouble" Secretary Mcmillan tells
the boys and girls of Maudlin U.
This country has to assume
leading role in world affairs, and
you young men and women must
help see to 1t that 1t does" Senator
Blow Van Steady says, shaking his
pince-nez and bay window In uni
son.
This country does not want war.
| War is a curse, a dire curse 1t. Gen.
Brass Ontopper Brass. advises the
class at smudge Technological In
stitute.
My Faith Teeters.
What tripel What pure, unadul-
terated Junk! Even Baby Leroy.
after being raped smartly back Of
the mastoids, knows that the world
Is in the devil Of 4 shape, and that
1t is up to all Of us to try to get 1t
back In some sort Of decent line.
/ It is when I read these addresses,
delivered by this country's supposed
ly better minds, that my faith teeters
and totters bit.
Much better to dispense with the
speeches altogether, thus saving the
youngsters time in the race OF life
Turn them loose an hour earlier, SO
/ they can start trying to flnd house
to live in when there aren't any
houses. They shouldn't have to lose
a second in attempting to adjust
themselves to = country in which
streetsweepers make more than
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Aoi tilEu VI GIlS ".'" ~'~N'"s
why's and wherefores. The Senate
they feel, is the logical forum-and
not Henry Wailace's meetings-to
keep fresh the picture of United
States policy.
Individual Senators. notably Mr..
Byrd Of Virginia, have sought to
force the country to take good
square look at the realities of the
situation and the implications of
present moves. Mr.. Byrd's solution
"a showdown with Russia and If
necessary a reorganization of the
United Nations without her-dropped
like a plummet into the sea of public
opinion when it was delivered last
April l.
What Hatch Is Saying.
But, amid the State Departments
Tough Hungarian and Bulgarian
moves, loyal Truman supporter
and member of the Foreign Rela-
tions Committee. Senator Hatch of
New Mexico. is saying:
II personally would welcome a
Senate debate of several days, longer
If need be. on foreign policy. I
have always regretted that We
seemed to have no procedure for
the discussion and exchange of
ideas about the manner in which
our stated policies are working.
we falkland speculate-before
Iaoi si a t{oy, {s spanfoS. nc ~ opar
ates. no matter what direction
things are taking, we fall silent"
Senator Hatch pointed to the
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Troops of the Constantine hr'~n'
Monaghan Peoples Republic "A
state which, while not formally a
member of the Soviet Union, Is
entirely controlled by the U. 8. 8.
R.-have invaded the western Chi
nese Province of Sinkiang to a
depth of as much as 200 miles.
This invasion cannot be regarded
as q ma jor operation. There were
skirmishes between some Mongolian
units, which are commanded by
Soviet officers and provided with
Russian war material. and the Chi
nese government garrison. A Soviet
bombardment group OF four planes
Is reported to have strafed the
Chinese forces and killed some ci-
villains as well.
Political Importance.
Militarily the operation Is OF no
consequence. The main fighting In
China is taking place in Manchuria
between the Nationalist troops and
the greatly strengthened and re-
equipped forces of the Communist
leader Mao Tse-tung. Politically,
however, the incursion OF the Mon
golian forces is regarded as highly
important in Washington.
In August. 1s45, soon after the
Potsdam conference Of the Big Four
the Soviet government signed q
treaty OF peace and amity with
China. This was done at the in
sistence Of President Truman, who
discussed the Far Eastern situation
in detail with Prime Minister Stain
The treaty was intended to
strengthen the government of Gen
Chang Kai-shek and provided
among other things, that the U. S
s. r. recognize the Nationalist gov
eminent as representing the whole
of China.
We knew, as the Chinese knew
that behind our backs the Soviet
government was giving every con-
ceivable kind of assistance to the
Chinese Communists, who had or
ganized their own government with
its capital at Yenan. 1t was this
underhanded support-war mate
rials, supplies and oficers-which
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The Logical Forum
Senators Believe Full.Dress Airing
OfU. S. Foreign Policy Is in Order

slow march of all defense legisla-
tion-the merger, armed force ap-
propnations, universal military
training. He suggested that the ar
dor of our underwriting should be
matched by forceful evidence that
the power to make them good was
being generated.
er sardonically called attention to an
editorial in Fortune addressed to
American businessmen which
billion dollars for peace. The econ
might consider the source and take
due note.
Drift Suits Both Parties.
The Senate can be very jealous
Of its right to help shape foreign
policy and often demands more
power in that direction than a
President Is willing to yield. But
the present drift has suited both
parties.
The Republicans, deeply split,
GoPtStoiAy VII ttiC SpClldiilS dItu GCO-
nomic aspects, have avoided dis
play of their real differences. Sena-
tor Connally, ranking Foreign Al
fairs Democrat, says candidly that
everybody wants to go home.
Senator Hatch admitted he did
not anticipate that the debate he
thinks SO desirable will take place.
Senators are showing an increas-
ing disinterest as the asphalt melts
under the first onslaughts of the
excruciating Washington summer
Repeated quorum calls during this
weeks debate on the controversial
Bulwinkle bill seldom yielded more
than so members who melted away
once the tally ended.
During the debate on rents, pre-
sumably, an ISSUE of burning i'm
port to their constituents, about six
Senators remained on the floor.
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This Changing World
Russia Seen in First Open Aggression
Against China Since Treaty in 1945

made useless the long discussions Tor
,Inification of China.
President Truman sent Gen. Mar
Secretary Of State-as
his special ambassador to China in
the hope that his prestige would
help iron out the differences between
the Chinese government and the
Communists. His mission failed,
not so much because there was little
ground for understanding as because
was pulling the
wires behind the scenes-was de-
termined to undermine Gen. Chang
In spite of the August, le45, treaty.
Correct Attitude"
But throughout the lengthy nego-
iations the Soviet Union maintained
what diplomats, call correct atti-
tude." This means that the Rus
slams were not openly hostile to the
Chinese. The reason for this was
that there were American troops in
China which, under certain condi-
tions, could have intervened. Such
Intervention would have meant to-
tai and rapid destruction OF the
Communist forces.
Intense propaganda demanding
the immediate withdrawal OF the
American forces from China was
started by the Soviet press and ra-
dio. Such propaganda had great
repercussions in this country. where
the people were anxious to liquidate
the war by withdrawal of American
soldiers from foreign countries. To
this Communist propaganda was
soon added the official voice OF the
Soviet government, which insisted
that we did not live up to our
pledges, since several American di-
visions were still on Chinese terri
tory
The State Department which is
anxious to see American interna-
tional agreements fulfilled regardless
of consequences, yielded to this as
sault on our position in China, and
now Gen. Chiang's government is
absolutely on It's own. Meanwhile,
however, Mao Tse-tung's forces have
been reinforced to the point where
they are able to resume their often
sive against the Chinese govern
ment.
The attack OF the Mongolian Peo-
pies Republic against China, while
militarily unimportant right now, Is
considered ominous because 1t Is the
first time since VI Day that the
Soviet has adopted an openly ag-
gressive attitude against govern
ment to which 1t pledged peace and
amity by treaty less than "a months
ago.
OF course, the Russian propaganda
machine and its counterpart In the
United States have been shouting
for a long time against the "un-
democratic and Fascist government
of Gen. Chang. But until June 6,
when the Sinkiang skirmishes took
place, there had been no overtly
hostile act on the part Of the Rus
sian government.
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o q n c ana LoWsh mehett'
that more recently we have learned
to call "depressions" or, if not too
tough, "recessions." We may find
ourselves sliding down the slippery
undercurve of what the trained
economists of the financial houses
refer to cheerfully as business
cycle" In fact, one of our top
American bankers at some gather
ing in Switzerland the other day
mentioned this possibility In man
ner that indicated he was prepared
to accept it with fortitude.
But an economic collapsed No,
not that Breadlines and souplines,
some hunger and even q little
starvation, undernourished babies
and a rise in the suicide rate, per-
haps, but not an economic collapse.
The depletion OF our natural re-
sources proceeds as rapidly as ever
and we are curtailing rather than
expanding our soil and human con-
servation programs. We are re-
claiming less of our land and
developing less of our potential
power. But this rugged continent
still contains wealth sufficient to
keep us strong as Nation for quite
awhile, despite all the waste Of
which we are guilty.
Distorted Picture.
How much of this Stain under
stands nobody knows. If he believes
what he reads in his own papers
Judging by excerpts occasionally
cabled over here-he must have
wholly distorted picture.
Yet it cannot be denied that
many things have happened and are
happening to encourage a man, sit
ting where Stain sits. to believe
that the United States may not
always be the strongest nation on
earth. That recent acrid exchange
between President Truman and
Senator Taft. for example, could
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States. II that
is true, we know
he Is in for a
long wait; that
1t cannot hap
pen in his life
time unless he
lives TO De a
very old man
indeed. We may
have one OF
those unpleas-
a n t economic
m an ifestations
that we used
to call hard
t ! m e S F" or a
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AkAJA w ~ SA
m e nc N E n t
speakers. ea h
with a message
to the young
men and young
women about to
leave the shell
tered halls Of
high schools and
colleges for the
highways Of life.
T h ese COM
m e n c e m e n t
sp e a k ers are
very carefully
chosen. Those In
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Ieel LDdL d Iull
dress airing Of |
t he American |
position is In
order.
r h ir argu-
ment Is that the
policy can be
continued q n d
our de I e n S e s
maintained in
balance with our
! commi t m e n t s
only as the
American peo-
pie are kept
continuously In
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sian 'lpenetra
tons appear In
m q ny m or .
places than
political ! and
military fore
casters expected
4 few weeks ago.
The unexpect-
ed a appearance OF
a small Soviet
air force IN
China Is caus-
ing new head
aches for diplo-
matte and mill
| tary omcials.
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Payments on your nome are
made easy by renting a room.
Renting a room is made easy
by advertising In The Star.
Call National 5000. Open 8
am. to II pm.
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But the con-
nection between
the two Is so
important that
1t Is no exag-
geration TO say
that by vetoing
he tax bill /
President Tru-
man could i'm
peril our foreign
policy. Everyone
W no h as fol-
lowed these dis
patches for the
ast sew era
years kno " {
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schoolteachers, ynchers leer at Jus
tice. prices are 30 high they'll prob
ably have to wear their caps and
gowns to work, and where the only
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blessing Of getting finished With one
war Is that 1t provides time to pre-.
pare for the next one.
Distributed by McNaught Syndicate, Ine.)
Evening star., 1947-06-12
Veto Of Tax Bill Could
ImperiI Foreign Policy
OF U. S, Says Writer
By David Laurence

It's q far cry from tax-reduc-
ton bill to the bipartisan foreign
policy which it Is the task OF Secre-
tary of State Marshall to carry out.
Evening star., 1947-06-12
By Doris Fleeson

As they view the increasingly
rapid pace Of the new Truman pol
icy abroad, some of the more
thoughtful members OF the Senate
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.cLemore
Graduation Tripe
Gives Him Jitters
Bv Henry McLem ore

The only time my faith In this
country wavers Is early In june Of
each year. It Is at this time that
there is loosed upon the country .
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Bv LoweH MeHett

Stain. They say he is sitting
there in the Kremlin behind his big
pipe and mustache, waiting for the
economic collapse of the United
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Bv Consfanfine ByoDn

New maps are being set up IN
Government Offices where world de-
velopnents are being watched. Red
pin points representing recent Rus
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Atomic Defense Bureau Set Up
BY Navy Medical Department

age of doctors all over the country
and partly to the fact that the med
ical officer starts his professional ca
reer considerably older and poorer
than fellow officers of the same
grade. A measure now is before
Congress for considerable advances
in baae salaries for the Medical
Corps.
Army Also Short OF Doctors.
The Army also is woefully short
of doctors, Maj. Gen. r. w. Bliss
Army surgeon general, told the
House of Delegates.
Although the job of the depart
ment now is many times greater
than 1t was at any time before
World War II the means of the
Medical Department to accomplish
its work have not increased, but
have actually diminished.
There apparently are host OF
polio carriers in the country, q
scientific session OF the association
was told this morning by DR.. H. E.
| Van Piper, medical director OF the
National Foundation for Infantile
Paralysis.
| Recent estimates are, he said, that
for every diagnosed case OF this
disease there are at least 100 persons
who are free of symptoms, but who
harbor the virus in their bodies and
pass it on to others.
In little more than half century
Evening star., 1947-06-10
By Thomos R. Henry
stor stoff Correspondent

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., June 10.
A Bureau OF Atomic Defense has
list been set up in the Nays Bu-
reau of Medicine and Surgery, Rear
Admiral Clifford A. Swanson, newly
appointed Navy surgeon general,
told the House of Delegates OF the
American Medical Association here
yesterday.
While the bureau will be con-
cerned generally with all the med
ical problems which atomic energy
has brought to the world, its big job
at present is to try to assess the
value to medicine Of the host OF ra-
dioactive otopes-explodng atoms
of such familiar elements as sodiuna
and carbon-which now are being
produced in the great uranium
piles.
Already, Admiral Swanson said, q
large body of knowledge on the
biological effects Of atomic weapons
has been accumulated. There Is II
progress in both Hiroshima anc
Nagasaki a survey of these effects
on the human being, which is ex'
pected to continue for many years
Study of the animals used In ths
Bikini test. now being carried OF
at the Naval Medical Research In.
stitute at Bethesda, also probably
will continue for several years. Twt
of the goats which were subjected
to the atomic radiation at Bikin
are on exhibit at this convention
both seemingly in good health.
Industrial Hazards Cited.
"As every one is now well aware,
Admiral Swanson said, "civilial
casualties In atomic warfare cal
reach huge proportions and will b.
of q clinical pattern that was littl'
known before 1945. Problems o
evacuation, of treatment and tn
great public health problem of con
Itamination of large areas OF human
Ihabitation as demonstrated by tn
underwater explosion at Bikini, ar
matters that cry for answers ant
lextensive planning.
There are unprecedented indus
trial hazards in the manufacture
and handling. of fashionable mate
rial. AS the scale and intricacy o
manufacture are increased thes
will become greater"
The Navy now faces an acut
problem of obtaining and holdin
medical officers, Admiral Swanson
isaid, due partly to the general short
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School to Graduate
IYeternns Tomorrow

More than 80 veterans will receive
high school diplomas In special
graduation exercises at 1.30 pm.
tomorrow at Woodward School for
Boys, 1876 G street NV.
Stanley Butcher. director OF the
veterans school of the institution
will speak briefly at the ceremony
Woodward Schools regular grad
uation exercises, for about 81 youths,
are scheduled for $50 pm. Thursday
in the school auditorium. The Rev.
wv. Hedley Clews, pastor OF the
Cherrydale Methodist Church and
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beverages containing more than one
half Of per cent alcohol by vol
ume In the United States and all
territory subject to its jurisdiction.
To become effective the amend
ment would have to be approved by
a two-thirds majority Of both House
and Senate and then by the legisla-
lures of three-fourths of the States.
The condition of the people OF
ttfis country under the free sale
lof alcoholic beverages has become
ipitiable, Mr.. Bryson told the House
I'VE have waited until the wal
was over and the troops were home
| to introduce this measure, in order
that there might be no question
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Prohibition Amendment
Is Introduced in House
sy.,h. A..oe;o,ed Press

BY the Assoeioisd Press
Al new prohibition amendment tc
the Constitution was proposed yes
terday by Representative Bryson
Democrat, of South Carolina.
He introduced q resolution pro-
viding for an amendment ts
prohibit the manufacture, sale
transportation or possession Of an,
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70 school graduate of 1877 wfn b
principal speaker.
/ Leonard w. DeGast, general Sec
retary Of the YMCA, VIII preside at
both ceremonies.
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lhe said. polio hAs changed It's CHAR
acter from q sporadic malady Of
children to an explosive epidemic
disease attacking chiefly an older
group in the population
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THE EVENING STAR Washington, D. c. Al
ss

las to the full discussion and frse
determination Of all the people Of
1.-THE United States on this matter
of public policy"