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Evening star., 1947-04-25

WWDe, S:i5-A miniature tonesn by Law.
rib Melchior and Helen Traubsl.
VOL, 8:30-Humorid Joe Laurie appears.
VOL. t0:00-Senaior Glen Taylor IS quiI1sd
by neWsuen.
Evening star., 1947-04-25

w1oP. io;3o-lrms, played BY Marie W.T.
son. lakes on The management of I prize fighter.
WRt, Bill Stern interviews Baseball
Commissioner Chandler.
Evening star., 1947-08-05
Modern 'Bourbons'
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
"Disarm as an example to the world : ="
What memories that brings backl Earnest,
bespectacled adolescents of both sexes who
were a bit vague about algebra, but who were
pretty fast with resounding phrases such as
war mongers," merchants Of DEATH" and
schools, not battleships"! Elderly balloon
shaped ladies, no longer satisfied with living
dangerously at the bridge club handily solving
complex international problems which had
bafaed experienced statesmen for years-and
urging their solutions on the statesmen! Soulful
clerics holding hands with the peddlers of
atheism, and declining in advance to serve. or
even cooperate with the Nation which had
guaranteed them freedom of religion, should
that Nation again become involved in war!
Submarginal Doctors Of Philosophy busily
proving that Pearl Harbor couldn't possibly
happen, or worrying about the crushing bur-
den of ornaments" then slightly less than
2 cents per capita per day! And all of them
being manipulated, rather crudely, by the local
sales managers for foreign theology which
still is noted for its imperialstc tendencies and
its complete lack of interest in peace and free
dom for the other fellow.
I had thought that perhaps the American
people had learned at least one of the facts
of life from World War II: to wit, that military
weakness is an invitation to national disaster
and slavery. The polls consistently show that
am 10 per cent right. AS for the other 80 per
cent, I can only conclude that the Bourbons
Of France were not the only ones who forgot
nothing and learned nothing.
Vienna, Va. ROBERT M THURSTON.
Evening star., 1947-08-05

within walking distance of my work, walk
to work (the exercise Is good, too, but ride
back at night as I'm tired Where the transit
company used to get SIPS per week out Of me.
it now gets so cents. I almost never 60 down.
town any more, I can do business either by
telephone or by mail, and save time and
money besides.
Another strike I've pulled is on cigar prices.
can't see these Is and Is cent cigars. buy
myself scent sack of good old American
smoking tobacco and let them keep the cigars.
There is the next thing to butchers strike
going on in our house all the time now. We
can't see these meat prices. And we aren't pay
ing them. Old Bernard Shaw has lived 81 years
on vegetables, and I think there would be lot
less high-blood pressure if people followed his
example. Prices will still keep jumping as long
as people will put up with it.
CONSUMER RESISTANCE.
Evening star., 1947-08-05

1t is unbelievable that an underpass has not
been built so that pedestrians will not be obliged
to risk their lives to view this masterpiece.
Even small towns have constructed under
passes for children and others to use in ap-
preaching schools and other public buildings.
Yet one Of the finest monuments in the world
has been set down in potential circle of death
without any means of approach that may be
considered safe. 1t so happens that this spot is
conveyance point for some of the hottest
traffic in the world, just as the limited rail-
road bridges form a national bottleneck not
far from the imposing scene.
am not a. city planner but can suggest
the possibility Of constructing foot underpass
between the Lincoln Memorial and the Reflect
ing Pool, the openings of which will in no way
mar the splendor Of the layout. Just plain side
walk level stairs are all that is needed, with
perhaps safety rail around each opening.
I know the careful Lincoln must view that
trafdcway In front of him with a good deal
of dspleasure EVORG TUNL.AW.
Evening star., 1947-08-05

from Britain, and that If they held aloof
from the future set-up in British India
they might find themselves far worse of
than II they made an arrangement in time.
The effect OF this warning is seen in the
backdown OF Hyderabad and Travancore,
whose Princes agree to join the Dominion
OF India, surrendering control of defense,
foreign. relations and communications to
the central authority, but retaining their
internal autonomy. Presumably the other
States will now fall in line, some perhaps
joining Pakistan, though most OF them will
logically join the Dominion, since their
inhabitants are predominantly Hindu or
Sikh. The great gain is that the threat
of "Rajistan" has been averted and that
the division OF India can be confined to a
two-fold arrangement. This ensures an
evolution, difficult indeed, yet not i'm
possible
Evening star., 1947-08-05
Letters to The Star
Readers Deplore Traffic Conditions at Lincoln Memorial
and Rebuke Our Modern Rourhonso

Personal Patronage Issue Simplifed
To the Editor of The Star:
1t seems to me that the case against per-
sonal patronage in Government really is as
simple as A. B, c.
Let us assume that A Is head of Govern
ment office and has an important technical
position to FILL B, who has many important
friends (perhaps including Al, is an intelligent
and hkable chap who possesses enough knowl-
edge to get by and knows how to act as If he
knows more than he does C's technical knowl-
edge is definitely upper-bracket, but he's
quiet, unassuming fellow who doesn't make
friends too readily.
If believes in personal patronage he GER
tainly will select B. Especially will this be true
If it happens that has friend through whom
can get better job than he already has.
But there can be little doubt that because
of such selection, the publics business will be
done less well than might have been the case
had been chosen.
Admittedly, wanting to do things for your
friends is a warm, human trait But honest
men give to others only that which is theirs
honestly to give. And the Government belongs
to the whole people rather than to any Gov
ernment official. In private business, injudicious
nepotism can swiftly bring bankruptcy: in
Government, such consequences follow more
slowly far less surely.
The people deserve from public officials
conscientious devotion to the best interests of
the whole people, regardless of friendship and
pull"
Naturally. B-if he gets the job-will not
complain about personal patronage" Just as
naturally will feel that he has been unfairly
treated. And it Is quite fatuous and unjust
to argue, as some people out of the arrogance
OF their own success might, that C's failure to
get the job invalidates his grievance.
ROBERT E. HATCH
Evening star., 1947-08-05
Ruiiston' CoIIupses

India's evolution is, at best, SO beclouded
that any clearing of the political skies is to
be welcomed. One notable simplifcation
of the current situation is foreshadowed
by the announcement that the two most
powerful Princely States, Hyderabad and
Travancore, will adhere to the Dominion of
India which comes formally into being on
August IS, when British rule will terminate.
The Princely States had hitherto loomed
as one of the potentially darkest clouds on
India's political horizon. There are more
than 500 of these States, embedded in the
fabric OF British India like an irregular
mosaic and ranging in size from areas
larger and more populous than some Euro
pean nations to tiny enclaves of only few
square miles. Yet none of these States
had any organic connection with British
India. They were vestiges of the COM
plexly -fragmented India that existed when
Britain spread its dominance over the In
dian subcontinent. Those native princes
who did not resist the British were con-
f1rmed IN their authority, acknowledging
the "paramountcy" of the British King
Emperor but enjoying full local sover-
eighty.
Some OF these Princes are Moslem. others
Hindu, few others Sikh Some rule over
populations chiefly of the opposite religious
faith. Yet all enjoy measure of tradi-
tional loyalty from their subjects and some
of them have private armies which could
have bulked large If India had relapsed
into civil war or chaotic confusion.
The rise OF Indian nationaliSm made the
Princely States logical anachronism and
the Congress Party has always demanded
their subordination to United India. But
the Princes naturally demurred at effacing
themselves and tended to band together for
the protection of their mutua, interests.
The decision to divide British India into
two distinct entities-a Hindu Dominion
of India" and Moslem "Pakistan,"
strengthened the idea of Princely Union.
to be known as "Rajistan," which collect
lively would have covered two-fifths of the
subcontinent and embraced one-fourth of
its inhabitants. Indeed, several of the
most powerful Princes, including Hydera-
bad, Travancore, Kashmir, and Bhopal, de-
clared that they would consider themselves
independent on the cessation of British
rule, while Jinnah, the leader of the Mos
lemS Indicated that his "Pakistan" might
endorse this independence by concluding
alliances with Princely States. On the con-
trary, the Hindu Congress Party declared
that such claims of independence would
be regarded by the future Dominion as
"unfriendly acts" For time, 1t looked
as though this might be the prelude to
civil war.
The crisis has been seemingly averted,
chiefly through the craftsmanship of the
Viceroy. Mountbatten delivered an ad-
dress to the Princes which warned them
that they could count on no countenance
Evening star., 1947-08-05
The Civilized Wuy

BY promptly needing the Security Coun-
ellis cease-fire order, the Netherlands
government and the Republic of Indonesia
have given much-needed boost to the
prestige of the United Nations. In effect,
besides setting a good example for the
world, they have shown that the moral
force of the U. NJ, despite the hammering
it has received from the Russian veto on
the Balkans issue, is still strong enough
to serve as an effective instrument against
war in places where there is an honest
desire for peace.
Although many difficult and complex
issues remain to be settled in 1ndonesia,
this speedy act of compliance constitutes
the most heartening victory yet scored by
the young United Nations. 1t sets a prece-
dent that promises to strengthen the
authority of the Security Council in future
cases of a similar sort. If now, with the
good Offices" of the United States and
other powers, or with the help of some
special international mediating committee,
the Dutch and the Indonesians succeed in
ending their differences by working out
long-term friendly agreement, the reputa-
ton of the U. N will be greatly enhanced
everywhere. Nothing could be more salu-
tary at this time, particularly from the
standpoint of enabling mankind to renew
its hope in the idea of achieving collective
peace through collective action under an
overall system of world law
In deciding to try again to settle their
difference by means of negotiation rather
than by force of arms, both parties to the
nd 10 hou -
the civilized way. In the world we have
now, with the terrible weapons at our dis
posal, no other way can commend itself
to sane minds. War has become obsolete
as an instrument of national policy. Be-
cause of how it can be waged in the new
age, because another one on global scale
could mean victory for none and defeat for
all 1t must be abandoned as madness. In
the past, men and nations have often
found it profitable method of arbitra-
ment, but in our own time as we move
forward into the mid-Twentieth Century,
1t Is becoming so destructive, so unendur-
able, that it can appeal only to mentalities
Economically intent on precipitating a
universal catastrophe
The civilized way chosen by the Dutch
and the Indonesians must be the way of
the whole world in the future If there is
to be future worth living in. The Rus
slams have voted for this way in the East
Indies Alone among the major powers,
however, they have voted against it in the
Balkans. But it is not too late for them to
reverse themselves. The issue of the un-
declared war against Greece remains be-
fore the Security Council, and there is
ample opportunity left for them to back
away from their veto of the majority
proposal for peaceful settlement. They
have only to say "yes." and act accord
1ngly, to reassure mankind that there is
still good reason to maintain lively hope
in the ability of the United Nations to
attain its great obiectiYes.
Evening star., 1947-08-05
Jupun's Number One Fan

Nothing could better demonstrate the
extent to which Japan has become demo-
cratized under the Macarthur program
than the unprecedented appearance of
Emperor Hirohlto and his wife at the open
ing this week of the empires annual inter-
city baseball series. This sort of thing
was unheard of before World War II. Not
that the emperor may not have longed
to attend a ball game in the past But in
those days Hirohito was so sacred to his
subjects that it would have been unthink-
able for him to condeScend to enjoy him
self at ball park, like other human beings
American occupation of the conquered
island empire has changed all that, and
there are plenty of indications that
Emperor Hirohito is enjoying every minute
of his new freedom. Although he has
shed his phony divinity" he still COM
mands the respect of his people. In fact,
they seem to admire him for his frank
espousal of democratic customs.
At the opening of the big series in Tokyo,
for example, his arrival was greeted by
hysterical cheers by crowds which no
longer feared to look upon their ruler In
AoSoS 1AAooV VI WIG bOWA1lS SCldpulS OC-
Cured as the umpires marched onto the
playing field. In Japan, which adopted
the American game many years ago, an
umpire is to be bowed at. not booed at Nor
did the fans hesitate to turn their atten-
tions from the imperial box to the players
on the diamond, once the game had started.
The presence of the imperial party in no
wise dampened the enthusiasm of the 5O,-
600 baseball lovers who filled the stands.
It being his first ball game, the emperor
did not appreciate all the finer points of
the game. But the chances are that he will
be back again before long, for it is evident
that Emperor Hirohito intends to make the
most Of his postwar mortal existence. He,
no less than his people, is relishing the
fruits of liberation.
Evening star., 1947-08-05
National Highway Pattern

The national system of interstate high
ways approved by the Federal Works
Agency for postwar construction follows
substantially the prewar pattern for de-
velopment of a great integrated network of
roads from border to border and coast to
coast. More specifically, the new program
is a revision of the 1914 recommendations
of the National Interregional Highway
Committee, of which Commissioner Thomas
H. Macdonald of the Public Roads Admin
iStration was chairman.
The Federal Government, under the pro-
gram, proposes to appropriate half billion
dollars year toward the three -billion-dol-
lar project, with the understanding that
the States will put up a similar amount
toward construction costs and up to two
thirds of right-of-way costs. The National
Government feels justified in investing this
money in the far-reaching road undertak-
ing for more reasons than one. Not only
will the whole country stand to benefit
economically from the improved roads, but
the military value of cross-continent sys-
tenn of broad, arterial highways, connect
ing 1872 of the Nations 1879 cities of more
than fifty thousand population, has not
been overlooked.
The plan will require wholehearted and
generous cooperation by the States and
communities served by the network Short
sighted urban interests could thwart the
entire program. The main objective of the
system is to provide quick transportation
by motor from one end of the country to
the other, with minimum of city bottle
necks. The plan, accordingly, calls for by
passing of congested districts or for con-
struction of elevated or depressed highways
through some of the larger cities.
Although Congress has authorized Fed
eral aid up to half billion dollars year
to carry out the program, no definite ap-
preparation for the work has been made,
beyond the. regular Federal-aid grants.
The latter will do for start on the huge
project. but specific appropriations later
will be necessary to complete the job. The
time required for realization of the full
plan is matter for speculation, since
Federal-State collaboration in financing is
involved. 1t is probable, of course, that the
work would be accelerated as an anti
Evening star., 1947-08-05
Call for Revolt

To the Editor Of The Star:
Please accept my profound thanks for your
wonderful editorial, THE Fashion outlook"
shudder to think of the parade of spectres
from the family album soon to walk our
streets unless We women revolt against this
plot of the fashion designers.
Are we to be condemned to resembling
1o-year- -olds playing dress up with monstros-
tiles from the attic trunks? Must we submit
to bustles, hobbleskirts, horrible dark stock
ing and hats approaching the proportions Of
New England boiled dinner?
And how about some support from the
menfolk? You'll have to foot the bills, you
know! E.. M S.
Evening star., 1947-08-05
War Merely Delayed?

To the Editor of The Star:
For number of years I have read
Constantine Browns column in The Star, and
to my knowledge he never has presented a
conclusion not predicated on q keen and &C
curate recital and analysis of the available
facts. It is gratifying to know that in these
turbulent war years there are some men
capable of rising above the miasma of hysteria
and confusion in an effort clearly to apprise
the popuIace of the significance of 1nterna-
tional events in relation to our new foreign
policy. This foreign policy, by the way. is
designed to cope with events. as opposed to
our past so-called foreign policy, which ap-
pears to have been formulated, changed and
compromised to accommodate events.
It might be interesting to contrast DR.. Her
manns letter. published in the July 20 issue
Of The Star. with Mr.. Browns column in
the same issue. While it is not certain how
Mr.. Hermann stood regarding disarmament
when the Nazis were infiltrating~ and con-
solidating Europe by the use of methods less
subtle than their present day counterparts,
he now proposes that this Nation :" = dis
arm as an example to the world; disarm in
the firm and conscientious belief that other
nations will follow our example" With due
respect for Mr.. Hermann's idealisn, one Won
ders whether the masters Of the Kremlin sud-
denly would do an about-face withdraw troops
from conquered nations, scrap all armaments,
and live by the golden rule II they saw us
cisarm. Besides, it is not beyond the memory
of man when this country did experiment with
unilateral disarmament-with results not too
well liked.
Mr.. Brown, on the other hand, acknowledges
the serious implications of a Russian veto to
the American resolution to establish a perma-
nent border commission in Greece, stating that
If certain alternative measure of the Greek
government should prove inadequate 'the ques-
ton will arise as to what further steps can
be taken to meet the Communist threat. 1t
is at that point that the question of sending
American troops to Greece may arise-if some
strong action by the Soviet bloc does not
precipitate a greater crisis before then"
I believe that our past armed Intervention in
Europe was mistake which helped to destroy
a delicate balance of power that for centuries
has served Britain, and therefore, this country.
However. because of the recent immense strides
in the technology of war, and because there
are truly two mutually hostile worlds adjoin-
ing each other, it would appear that the first
line of defense now is not the Atlantic, but
the edge of the Red tide.
1t may be said that this abrupt drawing
VI LAAS al tiAC PoeAA Va o Soai44CAOA WILL ACA0
to war in the near future. Perhaps so. But
the alternative, continued appeasement, seems
to be even more dangerous, for there must
be some point at which even the appeasers
would recommend that this country call
halt to Russian advances. A war, If inevitable
anyway and thus delayed, would prove to be
worse for mankind-for by then the atom
bomb would be in the possession Of our enemies.
WOODROW g. STRICKLAND.
Evening star., 1947-08-05
G. A. o. Girl in Asheville

To the Editor of The Star:
want to thank you for your editorial, Bring
the Agencies Home"
But Washington people located in the Gen.
eral Accounting Once here in Asheville, N c.,
are disappointed that you did not mention this
office. We hope this one is included in "and
other agencies" Our orders 10 move stated that
we would be moved back to Washington SIX
months after the duration Of the emergency
1t seems to me that the whole matter has been
made political ISSUE
have really longed for dear old D. c. Scores
of other employees feel as do
Congress has adjourned until January, 30
we feel that 1t will be another six months at
least before we can 60 back home
MATTE LOU MEADORs.
Asheville, N. C..
Evening star., 1947-08-05
The Shuwl

Golden -bro,Dn as autumn lenpes,
This ancient paisley sha,0l
Is nop the only thing that's lett
OF that great-greats at all.
But there's certain kindliness
About its gentle folds
As though the one tho ioore 1t first
Still comforts all 1t holds,
As though she matches quite unseen
But happy thus to share 1t,
Her Ddrmly Jringed and Sunday shd,pl,
With each of US Dho ,Dedrs it!
VIRGINIA SCOTT MINER,
Evening star., 1947-08-05

hair, and he
cuts mine. I
know lots of
others d DIN 6
that.
My newest
strik W a S
pulled off in
May. I refuse
to pay $3.50 for
streetcar pass
es. Since I live
Evening star., 1947-08-05
Unlawful to Listen

To the Editor Of The Star:
Let US be logical about the disputed Voice of
America.
We all are agreed that it is a splendid idea
broadcasting the American message to the
world, more especially to the Soviet Union and
the countries within its orbit. The only flaw
in the argument, and it is an almost insur-
mountable one, is how to get such message
to those who most need 1t.
In the benighted lands mentioned such a
thing as' private possession of capable short
Evening star., 1947-08-05

unemployment measure in the event of
countrywide recession. That would re-
main a purely correlative consideration,
however. The programs basic objectives
are important enough to warrant the
eventual cost.
Evening star., 1947-08-05

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
,oriter, although it is permissible for a
,oriter knotnn to The Star to use a
nom de plume. Please be briet.
Evening star., 1947-08-05

The basis of happiness is health, but
anybody who has had a lot of experience
with doctors and hospitals knows how
expensive the basis is and how imperfect
the happiness therefore must be.
Evening star., 1947-08-05

Robert Louis Stevenson declared that
mo man is useless who has friend" and
he might have added, land deserves to
have one"
Evening star., 1947-08-05
INGALLS, Case Echo

TO the Editor Of The Star:
The decision in the ingalls, enslavement case
leaves me. with the feeling that the Judge was
far more merciful than Just.
J. w. HAYWARD, ~.
Evening star., 1947-08-05
Questions and Answers

A reader can obtain the answer to any question
of fact by writing The Evening Star information
Bureau, 316 street NE. washington 2, D. C..
Evening star., 1947-08-05
Homemade Haircuts

To the Editor Of The Star:
Since May 81, 1916, this writer has been on
strike, yet haven't lost day. 1t Is barber
strike! refuse to pay the outrageous charge
of 81 for hair cuts I cut another fellows
Evening star., 1947-08-05
Lincoln Memorial Hazards

TO The Editor Of The STAR
On several occasions in the past few years I
have taken members of my family and visiting
friends to the Lincoln Memorial day and night
Each time have visited the memorial have
Evening star., 1947-08-05

ON e a W a y
with a feeling
Of apprec c l.
alton, not only
for the nonu-
ment itself but
for not having
lost my life or
S e e n tn o S e
with me struck
dead by a mo-
Evening star., 1947-08-05

Drugstore roses in girls cheeks are
almost as expensive as the natural kind.