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Evening star., 1948-03-01
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

@. In the well-known quotation from Grays
"Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard," Is
the correct word "madding" or "maddening"?
-C.Y
A. The correct wording is Far from the
madding crowds gnoble strife" "Madding"
here used by the poet is an old intransitivs,
verb meaning Ito make foolish or bewildered."
@. What Associated Press correspondent
was present when Lincoln delivered his Gettys-,
burg Address?-C. G. s.
A. John L. Gilbert of Philadelphia was the
Associated Press reporter who covered the cere-
monies at Gettysburg on the occasion of the
delivery Of the address by President Lincoln.
O. Are twins most likely to be Of the same
sex?-H M S.
A. Twins are more frequently Of like than
Of unlike sex. Cases of unlike sex occur in
nearly three cases out of eight twins.
@. When was the State House in Anna
polls, Md, built?-V. M.
A. The State House was built in 1772, and
is the Oldest in existence. 1t was here that
Washington, on December %, 1888, resigned
his commission as commander in chief of the
Continental Army.
@. What is the correct term for woman
postmaster?-D. P. w.
A. The Post Office Department says that in
Its official correspondence with persons serv-
ing as postmaster it uses only the word post.
master whether the person holding the posi-
ton be man or woman.
@. What animal is used by the Harvard
University football team as a mascot?-V. e. C.
A. The Harvard Athletic Association says
that no animal mascot Is used to represent
the university.
O. What English writer contributed to
Punch drawing which has never been UNDER
stood?-M. B.
A. Thackeray drew the sketch. 1t appeared
In Punch XII SO. rival magazine offered
lin an lronical mood 500 pounds for an ex-
PLANTATION.
@. How much oil can be obtained from
single whale?-W. T. O.
A. large whale yields between 100 and 1so
barrels Of oil.
@. What State has a State sword?-I F. G.
A. South Carolina. 1t is two-handed
sword made in Charleston in 1704 and pur-
chased for $129. When the Senate Is in ses-
sion the sword hangs on the front of the ros-
trum.
@, How many universities are there In Eng.
land?-H. NICK. q.
A. According to the British Information
Service there are II universities In Eng
land: The Universities of Birmingham, Bristol,
Cambridge, Durham, Leeds Liverpool, London
Manchester, Oxford Reading and Shefneld
@. When we're fingerprints first used IN
legal decsions?-O. D. c.
A. One of the earliest was the case OF En-
peror vs. sahdeo which occurred in India IN
1904
O. Does the dark film that appears In an
aluminium sarcepan after water has been boiled
in it have any effect upon foods subse-
uuently cooked in the saucepan?-A. D. w.
A. Some foods and natural waters, when
prepared or used in aluminium, leave film
frequently dark colored, upon the surface OF
the aluminium. This film contains iron ana
other mineral substances which are natural
components of food and water and is perfect
" harmless 1t may be readily removed by US
ing any good abrasive cleaner made for use
with aluminium utensils.
Evening star., 1948-03-01
Resents Soviet Music
70 the Editor OF The Star:

70 the Editor OF The STAR
I am indebted to Alice Eversman for her
article in The Sunday Star, February a.
Through it she has given us the key to under
standing why 50 many conductors OF American
symphonies have been foisting 50 many mod
ern, dissonant compositions on their audiences,
Just another Soviet inhltration and influence.
endeavoring to overthrow all that is good IN
music. Just as it would overthrow all that Is
good in government
Now that the Russians no longer can take
the very music they have spawned, they are
blaming it on western influences. One usually
can discover the truth Of what Is proclaimed
in Russia by reversing 1t. In this case the
truth is that the wide and repeated hearings
given the hideous compositions Of Shostako-
witch, Prokoheff, Strayinsky, ct al. have de-
ceived our western composers into believing
this to be the type Of music the public wants
Instead it seems, certain Russian conductors
in conjunction with the American-Soviet Music
Society, have managed to sell our orchestras
bill of goods for which they have paid very
dearly.
In view of the financial problems confront
ing most symphony organizations, 1t might be
well for them to withdraw so much support to
Soviet composers, in the form Of royalties, and
return to the more acceptable works OF recog-
nized worth and beauty and which may be
used without paying tribute money to the U. 8.
8. r.
Since 1918, have subscribed literally to SYM
phony concerts, here or IN. Philadelphia, but
two years ago decided could no longer take
the "moderne" fare offered by our National
Symphony. Perhaps others have felt similarly.
hope the information contained in Miss
Eversmans article may be given wide circula-
ton. H. r. s.
Evening star., 1948-03-01
Proposes New German Army


To the Editor of The Star: ...
- American investments in Czechoslovakia have
been lost irretrievably-seized by Russia.
Anything like economic recovery in other
European nations will only make them richer
booty for Russia's tyrants 1t is essential that
these nations should be in position to defend
themselves, otherwise billions Of dollars voted
under the Marshall Plan will be worse than
wasted; they will just have been added to
Russia's spoils, helping her to enslave the rest
OF the world.
Meanwhile, would 1t not be wise to organize
q new German army in Western Germany un-
der American supervision?. A well-trained army
Of 100000 just outside the iron curtain should
have real constructive effect; and Germans
should be ambitious to regain Eastern Ger
many.
America, think, should exert herself to
provide suffcient food and other necessities for
Germany and all other nations arming them
selves effectively against the spread of Com
munism
Russia threatens to absorb all Europe and
Asia, India and Palestine are already at her
mercy. But she would hesitate, If her western
border were threatened
Timely action now may save us from slavery.
H. p. CARTER.
Evening star., 1948-03-01
Calls for Action Against Russia

AduS lOI AWFUL |ASohiSS ANNSSAo
TO the Editor OF The Star:
What's wrong with our country and our Gov
ernment that we sit by and do nothing about
Stains latest steal? Why do we tolerate the
spectacle of our President "lolling on the beach"
in Florida while another democracy in Europe
goes down before the Russian drive to the
West? Our joint protest with Great Britain
and France would be comic, If 1t were not
tragic.
Does no one in the administration or the
CONGRESS realize that to the Communists words
are nothing but expedients to be disavowed
when convenient? Action Is all they understand
or respect Why not give them some?
Can you name one reason why our Govern
ment should not hand the Russian Ambassador
in Washington his papers and ask him to get
out and take with him every agent that Is
roaming our country, observing our factories,
fomenting trouble in our unions, buying up our
air maps-and heaven only knows what else!
We have nothing to gain by keeping an am
bassador In Moscow who is practically pris-
oner, while Russia gains much from her agents
in the United States So, what are we wait
ing for?
This winter distinguished foreign guest IN
washington declared that had there been three
or four men in Europe OF the calioer OF the
elder Masaryk, there would have been no
World War II. Twenty-t years ago the writer
was privileged while in Czechoslovakia, to
spend a day with President Masaryk and his
daughter, Alice, an American on her mothers
side. No one could fail to sense the wisdom,
vision, and simple grandeur OF that elder states
man who headed the young republic that was
born in Washington as World War I was
ending.
Benes inherited his mantle and all the bur-
dens that went with it. On the day that Russia
prevented Benes from addressing his own peo-
ple. our Congress was fiddling with rent con-
troll.
Have we lost our minds as well as our con-
science? What are We waiting for?
z. Z. l..
Evening star., 1948-03-01
Another Daylight Time Protest

To the Editor of The Star:
Is daylight saving time TO be 1oreeo On 'iie
District again this summer by nlsh pressure y.
tn. Hoard of Trade and few organizations at
N. ...crifice of the health Of children and
many grown-ups? .,.
with Washingtons climate. it is Impossible
IN oet to bed any earlier, which means one
hours less sleep each day in the cool OF the
r,orninp and 4 less eficient days work
NJ A. @.
Evening star., 1948-03-01
Keeping the President Home

To the Editor OF The Star:
Once there was law, was there not, for
bidding the President from leaving the United
States while he was President?
Since then progressive innovation has much
to answer for by enticing the President OF his
true base in times of crisis. g. w. L.
Buffalo, N. Y.
Evening star., 1948-03-01

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
,oriter, although 1t is permissible for a
,Driter knoUn to The Star to use
nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1948-03-01
Southern Democracy Appraised

TO the Editor Of The Star:
There is small history in q recent editorial
statement of yours that the South has been
virtually chained to the Democratic Party
throughout its existence. To begin with. the
South was surrendered completely to Southern
Democrats in the sordid deal that put Ruther-
ford B. Hayes in the White House in 1877
Since then not only has South" become
synonymous with Democrat" but the name Of
the party has carried the connotation Of
South"
Party policy had the southern dye, candi-
dates required the South's approval-if indeed
they were not already native sons. Seniority,
assumed by the prejudiced one-party system,
afforded the power of congressional committee
chairmanships.
r. D. Roosevelt performed the miracle Of
political fission which gave the Democratic
Party meaning and movement (almosb in
dependent of the South. Consequent feelings
Of insecurity have grown into the current and
collective phobia in Dixie.
II Soitherners could look beyond their high
walls Of sectionalism, they might find greater
advantage In less solidity and more political
sensitivity to the times BY becoming less OF
. foreign asset, they might find themselves
more highly assessed in national affairs.
will be more Southerners who see well that
their interests are not bounded by the Mason
and Dixon line. They themselves constitute
the ultimate challenge to the Old Guard Of
the Southland. J. w. HAYWOOD. Jr.
Evening star., 1948-03-01
Sanity Tests Suggested


was told recently by trained nurse, that,
to her, it was frightening to think of the num-
ber of maniacs trimming at large. She should
speak with authority, since she has nursed in
sanitariums for years.
But if this is the case (and it certainly must
be apparent that we are living now in an era
Of insanity, why isn't law passed making it
mandatory that all persons seeking Government
positions, both elective and nonelective, should
first have to be examined by board of psy-
biologists, the result Of their findings then
determining the candidates fitness for ofice?
This law should include the President, members
of the Cabinet, Supreme Court, Congress, on
down to the smallest Job having to do with the
public. It should be retroactive so as to catch
those people who may not be fit mentally to
continue to hold Office.
FOR SANE MINDS IN OFFICE.
Evening star., 1948-03-01
Palestine 'Unproductive'

faleStlne OnprOouCuVe
To the Editor OF The Star:
It is interesting to note that in his letter to
The Star. of February 26, Samuel D. Shepherd,
bitterly attacking the British, the United
States and the United Nations as Christian
conspirators," rightfully refers to Palestine as
q piece OF unproductive land"
That little country, about the size OF YER
mont, is only $50 miles north and SOUTH
averaging 50 miles east and west, the south
ern part being desert. It Is very mountain
GUS barren lime stone. Five-sevenths OF the
area is untillable. It has no coal and practl-
cally no forests, so fuel is very scarce and ex-
pensiye.
winters are cold and rainy. with no rain
during the long, hot summers. 1t mas very
few streams or bodies Of water.
When an American visitor there asked
"Why is not this dry country irrigated?" the
reply was, "It's too hilly and mountainous
At the extreme north, at the foot ~ snow
Evening star., 1948-03-01
Questions and Answers

A reader can get the answer to any question Of
Bureau ais I street NE. washington e B. ''4a z.
Please inciose three go cents for return postage
Evening star., 1948-03-01

capped Mt. Hermon. which is 800 feet high,
rises the Jordan River, which flows south In
the Jordan Valley called "The Grand Canyon
Of Palestine" through the Sea Of Galilee and
then into the Dead Sea. which Is 1900 feet
below sea level-allegedly the lowest spot on
the earth's surface.
That body Of water, seven times more
salty than the ocean, contains no animal life.
It Is so miles long and 10 miles wide bor-
dered by tract of salt-crusted land where no
vegetation can exist.
Jerusalem is 1900 feet above sea level.
While going from there the 80 miles east to
the Dead Sea, one descends $500 feet-almost
like going down In an elevator.
Many Of the native Jews, whose ancestors
remained in Palestine through the centuries,
are opposed to the zionists and to their ef
forts. They side with the Arabs with whom
they have lived In peace and in friendship.
It would seem that Palestine should have
. government consisting equally Of Jews,
Arabs and Christians to all of whom 1t Is
sacred, JENNIE z. WRIGHT.
Evening star., 1948-03-01
Total murders.
Total lynchings.

Furthermore lynching Is the only form OF
homicide which is decreasing in this country.
In 65 years from 1882 to 1916, 1921 white per-
sons and 3,425 negroes were lynched, an aver
age of 726 persons q year. During the eight
years, 1882 -1s46. the average was 3.75 persons
q year.
OF course even one lynching Is one too
many; but it Is clear that the several States
have done a very good job in repressing this
particular form Of murder.
HOMER BRETT.
Evening star., 1948-03-01
Lynchings Not Many

TO the Editor of The Star:
Lynching is murder, but 1t is the rarest form
of murder occurring in the United States. The
figures according to the World Almanac for
194S, Pages 450-451, are:
Evening star., 1948-02-29
Rebellion Widespread
In Yemen Provinces,
Princes Cable Says
by the A.seeiatsd Press

CAIRO, Feb. 2s.-Civil war has
broken out In Yemen, Sayed All AL
Muayed, the tiny Arabic kingdoms
representative In Cairo, said to-
night.
AL Muayed said he had received
O cable from Prince Ahmed telling
him that war is being waged In
many provinces. Ahmed, eldest son
OF the late Imam Yehia, proclaimed
himself the new Imam (ruler) and
has been regrouping his forces in
opposition to new government
formed by Imam AL Wazir.
Dissension Follows Staying.
Dissension between the two fac
tions developed after the assassina-
stion earlier this month of Imam
Yehia.
Al Muayed said Ahmed had in
formed him that tribes and the
army are revolving in our support. I"
Ahmed and his followers are in
'Haja atop 9,000-foot mountain
near San'a, the capital of Yemen.
AL Wazir and his forces are In
San'a.
Ahmed's cable to AL Muayed said:
"War is being waged now in many
provinces only two and a half kilo-
meters from San'a."
A six-nation Arab League delega-
ton is en- route to the Red Sea
Kingdom in hopes of mediating the
dispute.
Ibn Saud to Receive DELEGATION,
The delegation, led by Abdel Rah-
man Azzam Pasha, the leagues sec
retary general, left Suez today
aboard one of King Farouk,s ships,
1t was reported that King Ibn
saud will receive the league dele
gates when the vessel puts In at
Jidda, Saudi Arabia.
Travelling with Azzam Pasha are
representatives of Egypt, Syria
Lebanon, Trans-Jordan, Iraa and
Saudi Arabia.
Yemen, o small country with
S,500,000 inhabitants, Is situated on
the southwest corner Of the Arabian
peninsula.
Evening star., 1948-02-29
Births Reported

,fFrom the District of Columbia Bureau q
p.t.r and rva vital Statistics
Mefrin s ana and sSa veds dAtnsSi 4imSs S0{. Soy.
Miinam and Mary Baldwin, girl.
yaeKson WsEd ma and nolotyh L1yinis Bean: girl:
Ssleieh and s blanche hseissias1n' siaef. siTf. 11y'
George and Shirley Blaine, girl.
Bud and Nettie Boitnott, girl.
sEogar and Alice Bowers, boy
Clarence and Juanita Bruffy, boy.
esade ana snd EiaTa Fetra Buchanan usdsn boy
4fehis sna irene sssa eameron Saeaaeks si1i flfi'
Ado and Betty ciafiardini,. boy.
ROY and Hazel coekerhsma,n ant. boy.
Michael 9nsa and Josephine comperiate, boy.
Tosepn nsas "a snd js MARY crsson. girl;
Hairy a and naeein Anne p.lseia lGsiRDss1 siri girl
Rsntnef snheeF snd snd H Helena n DaEson. girl.
Louis and Gertrude Dove, girl.
John and Evelyn Dyer. boy.
Vincent Vincent and MAJ. Mary Ferguson. boy.
John and Mary Flynn. boy.
William and Esther FuIeher. gill.
William and Doris Gouehei, boy.
Joe and Florence Grandis, boy.
Fred and ODESSA Green, girl.
Ssosss ana aaa Msssarss asfssR hssfins s boy
Benson and Audrey Hicks. girl.
William y,lhsr m and and M1!argaret 1!ag Holland, girl.
William and Euva Jefords. SRI.
James and Rose Kadan, girl
John and Dorothy Kelley, girl. =,
Henry and ma FredFieRa Saae kimb2Il. 2h, srii siri.
Daniel and yirginia Knode, boy.
Allan AnSara sna nS WiI.amena paM1sa Lsttrel fir
Clifford and Mary Lewis. gil. ~
John and Barbara Lonigan, girl:
MATHEW 1n and 'sST sylvia ioIyas Iyons: boy. So''
William and Mary Markley, boy.
Gsorge and Sara Marshall, girl.
Thomas and Lille Morris, boy.
william and Norma Morris, boy.
Sosas FSomss Aaa and s1hs Myrtls MeceWIes a siri M
Robert and Audrey Nickel, boy.
Boyce and Annie Null, boy.
Thomas and Dorothy oDonnell. boy.
John and Irene Orsini. boy.
Royce and Shirley Parks, boy,
William and Jennie Peterson. boy.
Wayne and Elizabeth Proctor, girl.
Francis and Romaine ouinlan: girl.
Kenneth and Winnie Raynor, boy.
Louis and Edna Rein, boy.
Millard and Mary Robey, girl
Charles and Lily Rougon, boy. -
william and Marsie schmidt, sirl.
Dennis and Shirley. skasgs, girl.
Albert and Leona Slaughter, girl
William and Dorothy stark. boy.
Vernon and Mary Story. boy
Carl and Cora Schneider, girl.
Miguel and Amparo Vega. girl.
Alvin and Edith Wall, girl
Delbert and Lola Wallace. girl.
Walter and Kathleen walsh, boy.
Joseph and June Wells, boy
clayton and Virginia Vert. boy.
Rosco and Melinda Whitaker, boy.
Joseph and Mary Wolfe, boy.
Kenneth and Kathryn Wright, girl.
Eugene and Marguerite ziska, sirl.
Alfred and Margaret Zmuda: girl.
walter and Fora Zurowski, boy.
Richard and Anna Dixon. boy.
Roady and Eliza Gibson, boy.
David and Ethel Lyons, girl.
Evening star., 1948-02-29
SoIesmonship Course
To Beqin Tomorrow

A course in basic salesmanship will
open tomorrow at Southeastern Uni
versity, according to a joint an
nouncement from the school and the
Sales Executives Club of Washington.
LIE Roy j. Mas, president of the
YMCA school, said there will be II
sessions of the salesmanship course
from 6 pm. to 8 pm. on Mondays.
A similar class will be held at the
same time on Wednesdays. Glasses
will be taught by sales executives.
Evening star., 1948-02-29
Father DoswuId to Talk
To Carroll &c. Council

The Most Rev. Hilary M. Doswald,
former superior general of the
Order of the Brothers of the Blessed
Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel, will
address the Carroll Council, Knights
of Columbus, in their hall, 91s Tenth
street NV. at 8 pm. Tuesday.
Father Doswald, who retired last
year from his position with the
order, now lives at Whitefriars Hall,
Carmelite Seminary, Brookland.
Laurel outlook., 1948-10-20
Legion Auxiliary
District Officers
Visit Local Unit

Mrs. Jean Kabrich, district sec
rotary, and Mrs. Gladys Hoffman,
district president of the American
Legion Auxiliary, were present
from Billings at the auxiliary
social meeting Tuesday evening
at the club house, and each gave
a short talk. Another district Of
ficer in attendance was Mrs. Nell
Brown of Laurel, sergeant-at-
arms. Mrs. Ina Graft presented
Mrs. Hoffman with a gift from
the local unit.
Mrs. Jennie Starkey a in
charge of the program and gave
a talk and conducted a quiz on
Navy week. Music included two
songs by Miss JoAnn McCaulcy,
anchors A-Weigh" and with
out a song," with Mrs. d. H. Nc
Cauley as piano accompanist. Two
piano duets, Brahms Waltz" and
"The Doll Dance" we're played
by Miss Marlene Freeman and
Miss Lauretta Tubman.
"Monte Carlo whist" occupied
the remainder of the evening,
with Mrs. Ina Graft and Mrs.
Marie Shay receiving the prizes.
Lunch was served by the hostess
committee. Mrs. Edith Packard,
Mrs. Sarah Nutting and Mrs. Lii
liam Wage.
Laurel outlook., 1948-10-20
REPUBLICANS PLAN
PLAYGROUND RALLY
Senator Wherry OF Nebraska
Is Listed AS Headliner Al
Affair BY Party Group

Republican organizations in
Yellowstone county were said
Tuesday by party publicity to be
completing arrangements for a
barbecue and rally at the Mid
land fair grounds Sunday. To
attend are Tom Davis of Butte,
candidate for U. S. senator; Wes-
ley A. D'Ewart, candidate for re-
election to congress from the sec
ond district; Sam C. Ford, candi-
date for reelection as governor,
and other state and county can
didates.
The principal speaker was list
ed as Sen. Kenneth S. Whrry of
Nebraska, Republican senate lead
er, who will deliver a radio ad-
dress at lis and will speak at
the fairgrounds at 2.
A. V. Himsl is central commit
tee chairman, and John Pierce,
p resident of the Yellowstone
Republican club, is general
chairman of the barbecue.
Laurel outlook., 1948-10-20
DISTRICT COMMANDER
VISITS LEGION POST

Duties of citizens of a demo-
cracy, particularly those of be-
coming eligible for participating
in an election by registering to
vote and then actually voting,
were stressed here Thursday eve
ming, Oct. ID, at a regular meet
ing of Laurel post No. 1913 Of
the American Legion by Mike
Dimich of Red Lodge, commander
of district II. The post also laid
plans for it's annual observance
of Armistice day Thursday, Nov.
II, anniversary of the end of
armed hostilities in World war L.
Dimich also spoke concerning
the Importance of a large men,
bership of veterans in district IL.
Accompanying Commander DIM
ich of the eleventh district were
Ben Weldon, district adjutant,
and Stanley Krop, commander Of
Carbon post, and his post adju-
tant, all of Red Lodge. Glen
Anderson, commander of Laurel
post, presided at the session.
The committee on arrangements
for the Armistice day observance
here is headed by Commander
Anderson and Fred w. Graft.
Laurel outlook., 1948-10-20
CHURCH GIVES $1,000
IN DAY TO MISSIONS.

At an annual mission festival
at the First Congregational
church Sunday, Oct. 10, members
of the congregation and friends
responded to the mission mes
sages of the day with an offer
ing of almost $1,000, exceeding
the record of last year by 5000.
An unusual feature of the fes-
tival was that Rev. K. H. Haem-
melmann of McCook, Neb., the
guest clergyman and speaker,
was the father of Rev. H. C.
Haemmelmann, pastor of the
local church.
The church was filled to ca
at the morning service,
with about $50 attending, and the
afternoon and evening services
also well attended.
"We are ever grateful" the
minister said this week, "to those
members and friends who con-
tributed so graciously toward the
mission enterprise. We hope we
can keep this spirit alive in the
.ncoming generations"
Laurel outlook., 1948-10-20

guards, with Dick Fredericks do
ing well last week also; Jim Will
son as center, with the backfield
positions falling to Bill and Bob
Sorg, Dick Nelson and Bob Kass,
with Wayne Hageman and Bill
Paronto ready to fill in, which
they did nicely at Bozeman when
Nelson and Sorg had to leave.
The Park County Rangers have
indicated starters in the persons
of Gordon Bolte and Russell Site
fel at ends, Lee Trentman and
Delano Wolenetz at tackles, Jim
Biller and John Wright at guards,
with Bill Svejkovsky at center.
The backfield will see Bill Kaiser
man and Keith Braaten at half
backs, Clarence Boucher at full
and Jerry Gleason calling the
signals.