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Evening star., 1948-12-21
A Reussurinq Decision

The unhappy consequences" inter-
nationally which the Government feared
would result from any "tampering" by the
Supreme Court with the war trials in
Tokyo have been forestalled by the courts
refusal to interfere in those cases. The
courts six-to-one decision that 1t has no
authority to review rulings of the eleven
nation tribunal in Japan ends the threat
of repercussions reaching possibly to the
United Nations.
The final vote shows that the arguments
against Intervention, ably delivered by
Solicitor General Perlman, were convinc-
ing enough to swing Justices Black and
Douglas from a noncommittal attitude to
concurrence with the majority Justice
Jackson, in casting his vote to break
four-to-four tie on the earlier Question of
hearing jurisdiction arguments, had re-
vealed at that time that Justices Black.
Douglas, Murphy and Rutledge had not
made up their minds on the issue of
Jurisdiction Justice Murphy, remaining
unconvinced, cast the lone dissenting vote
yesterday, while Justice Rutledge reserved
decision until later. Justice Jackson prop
erly abstained from participating in the
final decision
There would have been unhappy con-
sequences" if the Supreme Court had
technically refused even to hear argu-
ments on the jurisdiction issue. As Justice
Jackson pointed out four four tie on
this previous question inevitably would
have raised doubts abroad as to the tinality
OF the international tribunals verdict.
Now, by an overwhelming vote, the court
has made 1t clear that 1t considers the
tribunal not an agency of the United States
alone but of all the allied powers which
conquered and now occupy Japan. As
such, the American courts have no more
right to interfere than have the courts
OF any other nation.
Mr.. Psrlman stated the case persuasivelv
when he told the justices: "Other nations
cannot be expected to agree to the estab-
llshment of international courts If our
domestic courts declare themselves author
lied to review their holdings. And if
American courts arrogate such power to
themselves, there is nothing to gainsay q
similar competence in the courts of all
other nations Peaceful and judicial
settlement OF international disputes, as
well as the continued growth of world law.
is certain to be adversely affected" It
would take little imagination to envision
the effect of such arrogance" on the
United Nations and similar cooperative
agencies and activities based on respect
for the authority of international Justice.
Evening star., 1948-12-21
Wars End in Palestine?

1t is significantly encouraging fact that
King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan seems to
be in substantial agreement with DR.. Ralph
J. Bunche's cheerful view that the Israeli
Arab war has come to de facto end and
that the outlook Is bright for working out
a final peace settlement in the relatively
near future.
DR.. Bunche, who has just returned to
this country, is in a position to know what
he is talking about. As acting United
Nations Mediator for Palestine, he has
been dealing with the problem at very
close range. Accordingly, when he says
that the State Of Israel is firmly estab-
lished, that the fighting is over except
possibly for minor incidents of local vio-
lence and that lasting Holy Land solu-
ton is in sight, 1t is safe to assume that
he is speaking on the basis of solid facts,
not mere wishfulness.
In any event, Abdullah's attitude cer-
tainly lends strong support to DR.. Bunche's
optimism. For the King of Trans-Jordan,
besides affirming that "the time is ripe
for a peaceful solution" has made clear
that he and the none-too- strong Arab
League are close to full parting of the
ways. The league-which is made up of
his own country, Saudi Arabia, Egypt,
Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and Iraq-stands
generally opposed to his plan to enlarge
his present kingdom by annexing the areas
of partitioned Palestine controlled by his
forces outside the territory now held by
Israel.
AS interpreted by his league opponents
notably Egypt-Abdullah' projected an
nexation, in addition to suggesting that
he envisions even greater expansion in the
Arab world, implies a recognition of the
legal existence of Israel, and hence accept
ance Of the principle of partition for
Palestine. The King has not denied this.
On the contrary, he Is on record as declar-
ing that the time is here for his fellow
Arab leaders to look reality in the face.
And he has left little room for doubt
that he Is determined, regardless of their
opposition, to go ahead with his plan,
even If that should include special deal
between his own government and the pro-
visional Israeli government.
Militarily, Trans-Jordan is by far the
ltrongest of the Arab countries, the others
eeNng no force comparable to its British
trained army-a fact well illustrated by
Egypt's poor showing in the recent fighting
in the Negeb In the circumstances, If
King Abdullah breaks away from the
league, it will hardly be in position to
carry out effective warfare against parti-
ton; and If he works out an agreement
with Israel, an early peace in the Holy
Land will become not merely possible but
more than probable
Irrespective of Abdullahs policy, how
ever, Palestines long-term future will
depend largely on the ability of the Arabs
and Jews to negotiate treaty of economic
union providing for such things as COM
mon currency and joint operation of agri-
Evening star., 1948-12-21

be forced to take them. Some Of the citys
disabled beggars are residents of nearby su-
burban areas. Since these areas are outside the
District Of Columbia, such residents are also In
eligible for our services. However, we make
every effort to interpret to them when they
apply. the availability of similar services In
their respective States. There are rehabilitation
agencies serving eligible disabled persons, in
cluding the blind. in all 4s States, Puerto Rico
Hawaii and Alaska, as well as in the District
Of Columbia.
There will always be some disabled persons
for whom rehabilitation services are not feas-
ible. The District Of Columbia Rehabilitation
Service does not claim to be able to rehabili-
tate every disabled person. For one thing,
some persons cannot be rehabiltated because
Of the ravages of time between the onset of
their disablement and the time they come to
our attention
Able-bodied persons can perform q great
service for the handicapped by informing them
selves Of the rehabilitation Services which ex-
ist in their community. and by advising the
disabled accordingly. My own ONCE will be
glad to supply interested persons with infor-
nation on the program carried out by the
District Of Columbia Rehabilitation Service.
The office Is located in the Federal Security
Building on Independence avenue, between
Third and Fourth streets SW.
DAVID AMATO,
Chief District Of Columbia Rehabilitation
Service.
Evening star., 1948-12-21

learned about her fate since that day.
But the problem of her disappearance
remains live topic of discussion in Den
mark and among sailors elsewhere. She
sails in the same ghostly feet to which
many other gallant craft belong. The list
includes the Patriot, in which Aaron Burr's
daughter Theodosia Aston and her little
son were lost in 1912, and the U. 8. 8.
Cyclops, with 800 on board, sunk without
trace" in 1918. Among mariners hope
never Is abandoned that solutions of such
mysteries eventually will be found. Even
now after two decades the Danes still
pursue the quest of the Kobenhaven
wherever they voyage over the world.
Evening star., 1948-12-21
Letters to The Star
Christmas-A Boy Back Home

Chrlstmas-A Boy Back Home
To the Editor Of The star: ..
present is not always q doll, sled, necktie,
watch or f,lrniture-it may be something &C.
complished in . person: that is, some change
or development In character or personality.
Recently the Childrens Country Home for
Convalescent Children, . Community Chest
agency, received an appreciative letter from a
public children's service concerning boy who
is about to return home after six months Of
hospital and convalescent care. Excerpts from
the letter are as follows: Though the nature
Of the injury was not Of itself handicapping, it
was felt that the patient would have been
severely handicapped without proper care,
which he was not getting at home. due to
substandard and crowded, housing conditions)
Upon admission to the ward, his cast was
dirty and badly worn. his hair was long and
shaggy and his skin was in bad condition. His
cast was changed and the skin condition
treated, his hair was shampooed and cut but
ne was whiny and sullen. He fought with
other children and was not at all happy in
the hospital atmosphere. Because he had diff
nculty In adjusting and because he was not
In need OF hospital treatment, 1t was felt that
ne might benef1t from being with other chill
dren and In play activities at the Childrens
Country Home
Both the boy and his mother were seen by
the medical social worker when he returned
Tor clinic and physical therapy. There was
marked change in his appearance he was
neat and clean and looked well-cared for: he
was friendly and outgoing. When it was sug-
gested that he be readmitted to the hospital
for physical therapy, both the patient and his
mother protested, the latter saying that he
liked 1t at the Chidren's Country Home and If
he could stay there she would arrange for
transportation to the clinic for treatments.
This patient has been discharged from fur
ther physical therapy and orthopedic care, but
the doctors are anxious that his general health
be maintained. They appreciate the change
in his behavior and the convalescent care
which has met many of his needs"
Due to cut in the Chest budget the Chill
drens Country Home may not be able to serve
as many children as in the past.
MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER.
Evening star., 1948-12-21
The Bow Tie

A Hollywood haberdasher has made the
silly statement that "the bow tie belongs
to youth" and that males moving into their
late thirties should stop wearing it from
then on. All sensible men-including
snappy dressers like President Truman
will laugh the judgment to scorn, agreeing
wholeheartedly with the Fashion Founda-
ton of America that this distinctive type
of cravat Is a suitable decoration for necks
Of any and every age. In short, II one
can tie it, or II one has q wife who can,
ne should not hesitate to sport it, no
matter how numerous his years.
Alas, though, the "if" involved here is
distressingly big, and great numbers Of
us aging males know only too well that
1t spells the difference between satisfac-
ton and Illustration. For although we
wish with all our hearts that we could
add piquancy to our personalities by wear
ing colorful bow ties, the wish is futile,
and there Is nothing we can do about it
but brood angrily over that cruel twist of
fate that let us be born without the
slightest gift or power to tie them. As
mere boys, we could build our own crystal
.~NAS SSuo WAVAASuG 0Ay V&ouDlC, VI VIC COulU
fix up the Model T as easy as pie, or we
could do the equivalent of producing the
atomic bomb, but the bow tie-year after
year, down to this day-has been a con-
slant source Of bafflement. Despite count
less efforts to work the thing out on milk
bottles and wooden poles, we still cannot
tie 1t. Nor can our wives, the sad fact
being that we lacked the simple, common.
sense foresight to marry ones who could.
Those of us who are In this fix derive
no comfort from haberdashers who urge
us to buy pre-tied bow ties, the kind that
can be slipped onto the collar with the
greatest of ease. That may be all right
for some, but the rest of us are conscien-
tious. If we wore the ersatz version, we
would feel as If we were walking around
with fraud upon our necks hoaxing our
friends and the general public, and know
Ing deep down inside us that such q trick
could not fill us with a sense OF personal
achievement. What we want to do is to
wear the genuine article and be able to
stand before everybody and say that we
put 1t together ourselves, or at least that
our wives did. Is there no way that organ
izations like the Fashion Foundation of
America can let us in on the secret?
Evening star., 1948-12-21
NJ. A. Degree for Teachers

To the Editor OF The Star:
Don Goodies letter of December T. complains
ing Of the inequity Of requiring an M A. degree
for the top salary in the Washington school
system, would leave a distorted picture of the
situation.
In q period Of educational imitation there
hardly is any excuse for a teacher not to have
at least a masters degree. Universities are
only too glad to custom build work for the
masters degree in any field one may specify
and, what is more. some of them will bring
the work to ones door COD. After all, an
M. A. is a pittance Of an education
While do not make a fetish of degrees,
do believe 1t incumbent upon one entering
upon educational work to pass through this
toyhood Of degrees in ones adolescence.
agree with Mr.. Goodle that the school author
tiles were to blame for encouraging premature
teachers formerly but disagree with him that
the school authorities should continue to en-
courage such teachers. I cannot agree that
= great artist, whether musician, artist or
pugilist, is by the same title q good teacher.
The profession Of teaching has something
unique about 1t.
When in other professions it is q question
Of certihcation upon completion of four to five
years Of specialized experience beyond the
doctors degree, here comes q teacher opposed
to q requirement SO lowly as an M. A. for top
salary and with q veiled threat II the require
ment Is not drastically revised downward.
r. G. SUMNER.
Evening star., 1948-12-21

cultural developments and transportation
and communications facilities Such q
treaty-as recommended in the U. N.
partitioning plan-will be indispensable to
a sound peace. without it, even though
there may be no shooting war, the Israeli
people and their neighbors will be hard
put to prosper together in harmony.
Evening star., 1948-12-21

Its laughable assertion that men spend
more for clothes than women do, now
corrected by the Department OF Labor,
never fooled the husband who Is out
numbered two to one in his own closet,
Evening star., 1948-12-21
Ice Creeper Wanted

To the Editor Of The STAR
The days of icy, dangerous walking are
here. Every. winter brings its long list Of
broken bones and not infrequently Of deaths
caused by falls on slippery pavements The
writer has made q few inquiries into whether
there Is on the market such q device as q
really practicable ice creeper for general use
by human beings. So far he has had no sue
cess in his search. How about the inventive
group among The Star readers taking hold
Of this problem?
At first glance it would appear to be q
simple matter but, like many seemingly simple
questions, it can be full of difficulties. How
ever, American ingenuity might we'll come
out victor. WILLIAM B. RAINSFORD.
Evening star., 1948-12-21
Questions and Answers
By Gould Lincoln

A reader can get the answer to any question Of
fact BY writing The Evening Star Information
Bureau, 316 Eye street NE. Washington 2, D. c.
Please incose 8 cents for return postage
Evening star., 1948-12-21
Capitol Dome Michelanselo's?

Capitol Dome Michelangelo's?
To the Editor OF The Star:
I notice in your paper that an original work
by Michelangelo is coming for exhibition
here. I wonder If our people generally know
that the dome of the splendid Capitol is,
am told, an exact copy of the dome Of st.
Peters Church in Rome. which is considered
from an architectural standpoint Michel
angeles masterpiece. Hence, we have a sample
of his genius right here in our midst. :
A. w. IVES.
Evening star., 1948-12-21
Pet Poisoner Rebuked

To the Editor Of The star
I wish to back up what E. ]. said about dog
posoners have a dear little cat who came
to supper one night unable to lap milk. Her
little mouth was all gummed shut with some
kind OF poison. 1t is nasty, sticky stuff that
causes innocent little animals to starve to
death because they cannot get their mouths
open to eat. I gently and slowly pulled the
gum Oh, bit by Bit The cat knew I was trying
to help her and was as patient rs If she could
understand English. I had raised her from
q kitten.
Last year put this cat in the cat show and
she won ribbon for her beautiful fur and
gentle disposition She was my only companion
before had child. Several weeks after the
above episode my cat again stepped In some of
that nasty poison and in trying to clean her
neat little paws she got 1t in her mouth and
near her eye. took her to a veterinarian this
time, as was afraid the gum had glued to
her little tongue. She had two lovely kittens
since, but now has disappeared for several days.
I am afraid the poison she must have run into
again has glued her eyes shut this time, 50 she
Is unable to find her way home and will starve
and freeze to death in the weeds somewhere.
She was such q good mouser and killed many
rats, too. Cats are more valuable to destroy
rodents than Is poison and much less dan
gerous. The person who puts out poison is as
much murderer as II q child had found it
and put 1t In his mouth. I hope He whose
EYE Is on the sparrow will punish the net
murderer. KITTEN LOVER.
Evening star., 1948-12-21
The Painters House, Antwerp

A narrotp street, q door, then opnence
Breath-catching, rast, brightness,
larger air;
I stand at gaze, allo,Ding inner sense
70 pierce the nnullioned toindotDs, mount
stair,
And tDatch NTH kindling eye the master,
joy y
which shakes to chuckles, medium toy
Wherein an ageless youth ,DtH splash
his name.
This mansion RubenS built suggests tt6e,
A fo,oing beauty, rampant, truly song
OF Flanders that he loved, the s,0eet child
bride
Whose limbs upon these stones flashed
Dhite and strong.
Grateful am I, that tn gleant ! uieso
The happiest life an artist sper knetDl
H. JOHN ACKERSON.
Evening star., 1948-12-21

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
,Ortter, although 1t Is permissible for
a toriter kno,Dn to The Star to use
nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1948-12-21
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

@. If rife is fired from tall building nc
the same time bullet is dropped, which will
reach the ground first?-P. J.
A. The National Rifle Association says that
q bullet fired from q rifle which Is about hori-
zontal at given distance from the ground win
reach the ground at the same time as q bullet
which Is dropped. The pull Of gravity Is q con-
slant quantity.
Q. Which is warmer Galveston, Tex, U
Miami Fla.?-J. D. P.
A. In Miami, Fla, the January average tenn
perature is 68 degrees; the July average is Sl.7
degrees. In Galveston, Tex, the January aver
age temperature is 56 degrees; the July aver.
age,i 82.8 degrees.
@. What animals are destroyed through
the Federal supervised predator control work
in year?-E. r. c.
A. During the fiscal year ending June 80,
1948, the number Of predatory animals de-
stroyed by this work was ,452. This included
90,270 coyotes, 1928 lynxes, bobcats and ocelots;
IA bears and 148 mountain lions Large num-
bers of rodents, including prairie dogs. ground
squirrels, pocket gophers, woodchucks, rats,
moles, porcupines and mice, were also de-
stroyed.
Q. Who coined the word sophisticates9-r.
w. S.
A. It was first used by Gertrude Athertor,
the novelist to describe the intellectual aristoc-
racy Of New York
Evening star., 1948-12-21
The Clergy and Secular Issues

nS AlSISy ana secular issues
TO the Editor Of The star:
read the letter by Mr.. Hayes in The Star
OF December Is with considerable interest. He
evidently is well-informed and has kept up
with the religious news. Many clergymen SYM
pathize with him in his position, and would
be much relieved If they could get back into
their pulpits. Some of those of whom he
speaks have said too much about details with
which they were not fully acquainted. as to
just how their plans should be carried out.
But consider the present state we are in: The
statesmen jurists, politicians etc., did not
avert an awful war, the second in rs years;
they have found no way to prevent Communist
control Of China; they have no answer except
force. Some one must step into the role Of the
our un-Chrstian sectarianism our racial
Hebrew prophets who spoke with an authority
above their own.
Assure us that our pulpits will be ours to
freely occupy, for even Is years more, and we
may be more inclined to leave political ques-
tions to the experts. Amsterdam dealt with
our critical acceptance of unethical practices,
our un-Christian sectarianism, our racial
ness of clergymen.
REV. ROBERT S. CHAMBERLAIN
Pastor, District Heights Presbyterian Church.
Rehabilitation and Panhandlins
To the Editor Of The star:
In letter to The Star. published on Decem-
Der 10, William H. Sweitzer inquired why many
individuals he has seen "panhandling" in this
city are not offered rehabilitation services of
the type given disabled persons by the District
Of Columbia Rehabilitation Service
The program Of the District of Columbia
Rehabilitation Service is, by law, restricted
to eligible residents Of the District of Columbia
I think it will be agreed that many transients
come to Washington with no intention Of es-
tablishing residence here. To determine the
proportion of the city's disabled beggars who
are eligible for our services would require a
survey of the type which our Office is neither
equipped nor authorized to undertake. might
add that there have been several instances
where stan members, including myself, have
approached disabled beggars and disabled per-
sons selling the usual sidewalk items and
suggested that they avail themselves of vo-
cational rehabilitation services. Most Of them
appeared uninterested; and there is nothing
compulsory about this program. II the In
dtvidual doesn't want the services, he cannot
Evening star., 1948-12-21
An Optimist at Christmas

+AH OptlTIlSt NJ AnflSfmaS
To the Editor Of The Star:
At years end, living becomes just q bit
richer -. 4 bit more enjoyable, as folks every
where trade heartfelt wishes for Christmas
merriness and New Years happiness
During the past eight or nine holiday sea-
sons the shape of world affairs did little to
promote good cheer among men, Despite that
fact Christmas trees will occupy prominent
spot in millions upon millions of homes; CAROL
ers will fill clear and starry nights with joy
Gus Christmas music; postmen will stagger
under the weight Of mail pouches filled with
friendly messages for the Yuletide period
The reason is simple, Of course: The Spirit
of Christmas will not die.
As new holiday season looms ahead, al
though we all know that this resilient old
world Of ours is still troubled, nonetheless, I'd
like to cast my lot with the legion Of optimists
who feel that the future holds more golden
opportunities than ever before
Framingham, Mass. H. 8. DENN1sON.
Evening star., 1948-12-12

here is the girl I love-" and he
pointed to Miss Schmidt.
Expects To Be Sent Back.
Miss Schmidt, more than come
ly, grew gloomy for a moment when
she discussed with Lada what to
do.
They'll take me out of here in
handouts and send me back to
America" said Lada, which is a
pretty good guess.
He said it probably would not do
any good for Ursula to apply for a
visa because the quota undoubtedly
is full.
Ruth, with the baby, kept her own
counsel.
Said Ursula:
Ruth would let him have the
baby but her relatives said no be-
cause then the CARE packages
woul STOP"
Both girls wore fur coats, Amer
lean nylon stockings and smart
American-made shoes.
Ursula said she hoped the au-
thorities wouldn't be too tough on
Lada.
He Just can't say no, that's his
trouble" she said.