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Evening star., 1948-05-08

list European union, which will he dis
cussed at The Hague few days hence.
In seeming contrast to the dramatic vigor
with which he announced his proposal for
a Western European union during his
previous report to the House last January,
the Foreign Secretary adjudged federal
union premature" While rejoicing in the
progress thus far made in that "consolida-
ton of the western democracies now
actually taking place before our eyes," he
argued that attempts to hasten that evo-
luton by federalist formula might en-
gender friction rather than unity.
Since no subject evokes more interest
in Britain than its complex relations with
the continent on one side and with the
Dominions and the United States on the
other, Mr.. Bevin's stand is bound to cause
widespread discussion alike in Commons
and in the country at large.
Evening star., 1948-05-08
A Parker's Plea

To the Editor OF The Star:
Tuesdays papers carry the account of the
addition Of 200 odd policemen to the District
police force.
It is entirely possible that there is an addi-
tional need for police protection In the District.
However, If some OF the officers who are now
assigned to the checking Of overtime parking
were released for more important duties the
District would certainly benefit.
refer specifically to recent order which
I understand was issued by Commissioner Rus
sell Young to the effect that every car parked
in Precinct No. 3 be checked for overtime park
ing Whether or not this is true, I do not know,
but do know from personal observation that
cars are being checked for overtime parking
not only in the usual one hour parking limit
zones, but in the two hour zones which hereto
fore have been used for all day parking. The
crux Of the whole matter is this-there is no
available parking to accommodate the cars on
the streets today. Even II such parking were
available, the average person is not able to pay
parking charges Of $40 or more per month in
the downtown area. Few Of us are fortunate
enough to have chauffeur driven Cadillac
which is provided for our transportation at
public expense, and thus have no parking wor-
ries.
If Commissioner Young would take the above
facts into consideration. he might perhaps be
more reasonable in his attitude toward over
time parking ROBERT G. GILMORE.
Evening star., 1948-05-08
Rail Strike Impossible

To the Editor Of The Star:
The rail strike scheduled for May IL should
cause every thinking person to give serious
consideration to the burning question OF
whether labor and management have the right
to carry their disputes to conclusion without
any form of authoritarian Intervention by the
Government.
While the right OF labor to strike for its
demands, and the right of management to
resist these demands to the extent compatible
with its overall interests, are prerogatives
which are time -honored in our democracy. 1t
appears that in this instance the time has
come for definitive action. There simply can
not be any such thing as railroad strike
The Nation has never been able to permit a
stoppage of rail service for more than few
days at time; in the end, service has had to
be resumed. often after actual violence has
occurred, and always with both sides dis
satisfied and hard feelings all around.
Both parties to the conflict know that the
Government viii have to intervene, with even
greater rapidity than in coal strike. yet
neither has ever been willing to admit that
this intervention. In the hnal analysis, amounts
10 compulsory arbitration. The National
Evening star., 1948-05-08
Where Britain Stands

one OF the most noteworthy features OF
Britain's political system is the obligation
OF cabinet members to report periodically
on their respective departments to the
House of Commons.
These are not perfunctory affairs. The
House expects full and candid statement,
which subsequently will be discussed and
argued at length by the membership in
debate between the supporters of the gov
ernment and the opposition. These de-
bates are widely noted in the press and
affect the course Of public opinion.
A report on foreign affairs by the Foreign
Secretary, corresponding to our Secretary
of State, always evokes lively debate in
Commons and widespread popular interest.
This is especially true in crucial times like
these, and therefore the report of Foreign
Secretary Ernest Bevin this week drew a
full House.
Mr. Bevin's report was both lengthy and
comprehensive. Yet it is interesting to
note that it was pitched in quiet key.
Despite certain fortnight statements, it
lacked the dramatic emphasis and verbal
fireworks which the Foreign Secretary has
employed on previous occasions. This was
disappointing to many members, especially
among the ranks of the Conservative op-
position. Indeed, its official spokesman,
who made the first reply on behalf of the
Tories, complained that Mr.. Bevin's speech
lacked a sense of urgency and maintained
that the present critical world situation
called for more determination and drive.
This, he claimed, applied especially to the
tense conditions in the Middle East and
Britain's policy there, in Palestine and else
where. Mr.. Bevin had apparently foreseen
such criticisms and had endeavored to
forestall them when he declared that "the
steadiness of our attitude will be clearly
shown If put to the test"
The Foreign Secretary was then speak
Ing of Germany, and it was in that
connection that he made one of his most
unequivocal pronouncements when he said
amid cheers from the House, that "we are
in Berlin as of right. 1t is our intention
to stay there" Equally fortnight was his
assertion that 1t is Communist ideology
which prevents settlement with the
Soviet Union, and that no form of ap-
peasement can solve this crucial problem
OF diplomacy.
Perhaps the most surprising aspect OF
Mr.. Bevins address was his seeming luke
warmness toward the concept Of federal
Evening star., 1948-05-08

Of destroying the United Nations. And the
only thing that would be left then would
be world irreparably divided into two
vast military blocs arming against each
other for cataclysmic clash.
Moreover, as Secretary Marshall has
pointed out, such situation would have
this effect: number of countries near
the U. s. S. R.-countries now cooperating
with us-probably would find themselves
in so awkward and dangerous a situation
that they would refuse to join in any
new international organization established
without Russian participation. They would
refuse because they would not want to
take the risk of belonging to what ap-
peared to be grand alliance against the
Soviets. Thus, in the Secretary's words,
there would be dispersal OF the COM
munity of nations and splinteang of the
u N. that would expose free peoples to
even greater dangers than they face now
and leave them Gin the unenyiable position
of losing highly useful world organiza-
ton with nothing to put in its place"
In sum, the revisionist proposals, instead
of promoting peace, would tend to promote
war. They would rub the sore, not soothe
it. The United Nations, no matter how
imperfect it may be, is the best instrument
we have now, or can have, to keep the
world from jumping out of the frying pan
into the fire. Within its framework, we
and other free lands have the opportunity
to improve upon it gradually and to organ
ize regional systems of collective security.
We have the opportunity, too, to right the
world balance of power in such way that
the Russians-as members-may yet be
persuaded to cooperate. It is folly to
suppose that this hope-a slim one, but
reasonable survive the wrecking Of
the U. N.
Evening star., 1948-05-08
National Lottery Again Proposed

To the Editor of The Star:
Recently, District Attorney Fay stated his
estimate that gambling in the District approxi-
mated $100,000,000 year. Accepting this esti-
mate as reasonably correct, the significance Of
gambling on national scale must be astound-
ing. To cope with a situation reaching such
proportions must present real problem with
the ordinary legal enforcement officers, not
only in the District of Columbia but through
out the United States as well. 1t poses ques-
ton worthy of the attention Of all municipal
officers and should arrest the attention likewise
of the representatives Of the people here in
Washington, namely the Congress.
People-at least some people-WiIl gamble,
law Notwithstanding. The vices associated with
gambling can be loudly proclaimed from the
roof tops, but these same people viii gamble
anyway. While do not advocate such diver
sion, it appears to me that the facts as they
exist should be recognized. Gambling appears
more or less of the same character as drinking
alcoholic beverages. When we had prohibition
we had bootleggers. With gambling, we must
accept number writer's and bookies. They seem
inevitible and must be regarded as premium
paid for the short-sightedness OF our legisla-
lures who create them. The way to counteract
the big money" boys In the gambling racket
would appear to be the establishment Of IL
censed legimate channel by the creation OF
dovernment-run national lottery.
NoNoAAdBLER.
Evening star., 1948-05-08
D. C.. INDULGENCE Tax Urged

To the Editor of The Star:
Heaven forbid any increase in the property
owners taxes in order to raise the added $6,-
100000, deemed necessary to carry out the Dis
trict of Columbia's demands. Leaving the
burden of the floating population and visitors
on the shoulders Of property owners is hard
ly fair solution.
Also the general sales tax is irritating and
depressing.
Those self-indulgent individuals who want
the most what is least good for them might be
benefited by think-twice purchase and yet
contribute enough to taxes by preferring not
to think at all. So why not an indulgence tax
giving liquors, cigarettes, cigars, candy, fancy
foods etc.. the additional taxes, and leave the
necessities alone?
Vital materials are too expensive as is with
out more taxation "The power to tax is the
power to destroy" PROPERTY OWNER.
Evening star., 1948-05-08
The Best We Con Have Now

Secretary Marshal's testimony before the
House Foreign Affairs Committee should
lead to a prompt shelving of proposals
advocating drastic revision of the United
Nations Charter or the creation of some
kind OF world government. In terms of
promoting international peace, the pro-
posals simply do not make sense. Far from
easing current tensions, they would in all
probability intensity them and thus make
an admittedly bad situation much worse
than it is.
AS Secretary Marshall has said, the world
is suffering grave disagreements today not
because of the structure or Charter of the
United Nations but because of the obstruc-
tionism, the broken pledges and the
neglected obligations that can be charged
against the Soviet Union. The U. N. is
meant to preserve the peace and not to
make the peace. The peace-through
special treaties for Austria, Germany and
Japan-must be made by the major victor
powers, and until they do make it no
international organization can function
with real effectiveness. Certainly, the
Kremlins behavior and overall policy can
not be changed for the better by rewriting
the Charter to place spectacular limita-
tions on the veto right or to pave the way
for single global government.
Actually, all such proposals are extremely
unrealistic at this time. Despite its small
group of earnest advocates in the Senate
and House, for example. the idea Of dras
tically limiting the veto would almost
certainly be rejected by Congress and the
American people as whole just as soon
as they realized the curbs 1t would place
on the Nations own freedom of decision.
Nor can there be the slightest doubt that
the Soviet Union would refuse to have
anything to do with 1t. The truth is, in
fact, that at this juncture there can be
no sweeping and fundamental revision Of
the Charter that would not have the effect
Evening star., 1948-05-08
Square Dunce

The sound of piolins and stamping feet,
The measures of a gay Virginia reel
And no,o Boston Fancy takes the beat
AS couples s,oay and bend and lightly
Uheel
Here is no dancing decorously done
With studied gesture on ballroom, floor;
Within this barn is simple, artless fun
As dancers circle round and call tor
more
Come, Suing your partner, turn her once
again
And sashay down the middle to an afr
That sets the blood to leaping NTH its
strain,
S,ceeping away the cloudiness OF care.
The old and young clasp hands, the rafters
ring
As some one slyly cuts buck and ,otng.
LOUISE DARCY.
Evening star., 1948-05-08

Mediation Board must be made q National
Arbitration Board. Somewhere we must find
a group Of men to sit on that board who will
match the Supreme Court for integrity and
ability. Then, when all the facts have been
found, and all the arguments have been heard,
and the case is still unsettled, this board
must be able to hand down final decision
which both sides will be bound by law to
observe.
leave 1t to my fellow readers to ponder
the problems of how to insure the impartiality
and wisdom Of the board and of how to
secure compliance with such decisions tpar-
ticularly on the part of labor as individually.
ALBRO MARTIN.
Evening star., 1948-05-08
Flowers From Tax Savings

To the Editor of The Star:
I have noticed in the paper lately discus
sions as to how Government employees will
spend the money from tax reduction.
There isn't great deal left from my salary
after all deductions are made. I haven't
minded so much doing without new clothes,
furniture, trips, ETC., but I have missed the
bouquets I used to buy each week end Next
to roses love pansies and lilies valley.
So with my first extra money which probably
will not be much, am going to buy some lilies
of-the-valley. A FLOWER LOVER.
Evening star., 1948-05-08
Letters to The Star

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
writer, although 1t is permissible for
q Driter knoun to The Star to use
a nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1948-05-08
Auto Fatalities

To the Editor Of The Star:
Auto fatalities include so many young people,
am reminded of Herodotus, the Greek his
torian who died $50 BIC. He once wrote some
thing like this: I'm peace sons bury their
fathers, in war fathers bury their sons" But
today's auto crashes make fathers bury their
sons and daughters, too.
LONGTIME READER,
Evening star., 1948-05-08

Britain abolishes capital punishment
which may be only a beginning. Where.
there are "life" sentences there will In
time be parole boards, with hearts too full
for words.
Evening star., 1948-05-08
By THE HASKIN SERVICE.

Please inclose three Is, for return postage.
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.
@. What Is the name of the geological period
in which we are living?-V C. M.
A. 1t is the Recent or Holocene. It extends
from about 10000 B. c. to the present time.
O. How many lighthouses are there in oper-
alton in the United States2-T. L. E.
A. There are now about $1,000 lighthouses,
beacons and navigational aids in operation on
the shores Of the United States
@. Why do we say that certain things are
done "in cold blood?"-L. D. H.
A. The allusion Is to the ancient notion that
the blood grew hot and cold and that this diff
ference Of temperature ruled the temper.
@. What was the speed of the winning auto
mobile in the first race at the Indianapolis
SpeedWay?-L. E. D.
A. The Speedway was originally designed
for a speed of 80 miles per hour. The first
race was won in 1911 at speed OF approxi-
mately IS miles per hour.
O. Where is the busiest corner in Chicago?
s. C. A.
A. The corner Of State and Madison streets
is the busiest corner in Chicago and according
to some reports in the world although this
is disputed On an average day 2500O0 persons
pass by.
Evening star., 1948-05-08
Bus Passes Wanted

TO The Editor OF The Star:
1t seems as though more is being said about
the Maryland fares for school children than
the elimination of passes. The majority of
working people depend upon buying passes.
Why not increase the price Of the Washington,
Maryland pass from SITS to 50 for the first
zone and Is cents for each additional zone and
let them stay in use? also have children riding
the bus to school, but am more concerned about
cutting out the passes. EDNA ROGERS.
Evening star., 1948-05-08
Crippled Children's Society Troubles

Ar1ppled AnlldrenS Society troubles
To the Editor Of The Star:
The recent articles in the newspapers con-
cerning the District Society for Crippled Chill
dren and the personnel connected Herewith
are, in my humble opinion, grossly unfair to
both the organization and the personnel. More
over, the articles clearly show lack of COM
mon sense and careful investigation.
AS to the activities of the above society,
would like to say that without their sub
stantial and unremitting assistance, I would
probably not be alive today. Through the kind
ness of DR.. w. M. Phelps, the neurologist
IN charge OF the clinic, and Mrs. Jewell Gaff-
ney, executive secretary of the society, last
summer was enabled to receive medical treat
ment and therapy worth. at current rates, at
least $4,000. AS a result of their work, and
with the full, unstinting and wholehearted CO.
operation of the Occupational Therapy and
Physical Therapy department at Gallinger
Hospital recovered the use of my hands to
such an extent that I now am able to work as
typist and to go to law school,
Yet all see in the papers is the fact that
few disgruntled former employees are en-
gaging in smear campaign against this great
organization. WARREN L. ARMSTRONG.
10 the Eoltor OF Inc star.
AS parent of a child afflicted with cerebral
palsy, have read with interest the letters of
other parents of such children.
have found the District of Columbia So
ciety of Crippled Children always ready to do
anything it could to aid these unfortunate
children. I have not been in contact with the
Society for the past two years and, therefore,
know nothing of the internal conflict which re-
hxyf
ever the merits of the various contentious that
have been made. the fact still remains that the
Society furnishes all the pioneering in develop
ing program to aid these misunderstood and
forgotten little people which will not destroy
the family economy of the households in which
they live and thus deprive them of their homes.
In spite of the billions OF dollars spent for
the rehabilitation of this and the relief of
that, have learned that a parent of one Of
these individual children is strictly on his own
to provide medicinal care and formal educa-
ton, with limited facilities available and most
OF them beyond the reach of all except the
wealthy, except for the start made by the Dis
trict Society. 1t Is important that this good
work goes on. E. B. VROMAN.
TO the Editor Of The Star:
All the unfortunate publicity concerning the
troubles of the District of Columbia Crippled
Childrens Society might have been avoided If
the members of the Board Of Directors and
the Advisory Board had discharged their re-
sponsibility fully.
In order to bring the whole discussion into
focus. I would like to request formal answer
to this question: Have the two boards officially
faced the problems of the Society? Have they
investigated carefully interviewed the parents
and the former employees and checked their
Evening star., 1948-05-08
Questions and Answers
By Gould Lincoln

reader get the answer TO any question Of
fact by writing The Evening Star Information
Bureau 316 Eye street NE. Washington q D. C.
Please tncose three t3) ceats for return postage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-03
N o T I C F

We will not be responsible for any debts acquired prior of July 1, l948. by the California Grocery and Market. 1929 3t)
 N. J. BAVARD.
 JOHN BAVARD.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-03
FUN, MYSTERY IN HOLIDAY FEATURE,
 CAPITOL THEATRE

William Powell and Myrna Loy take you on a merry -go-round of fun and mystery in M-G-M's new Thin Man picture, Song ot the Thin Man" which is the holiday bill opening at the Capitol Sunday.
 Cleverest and most amusing ot any picture in the entire series, there is never a dull moment when Nick and Nora Charles Powell and Miss Loy) put their heads together to determine who murdered Tommy Drake, young band leader on a gambling ship.
 Any number of people had req son to put this young man out of the way but chief suspicion points to the bands clarinetist, Buddy Hol- lis, whose girl Drake had tilted, the girl herself, Phil Brant, owner of the gambling ship with whom Drake had quarreled, and Al Am Loy, gangster, to whom the. band leader was in debt for SIP 2,000.
 Before the circuitous follow-up of each respective clue is completed, the spectator will find himself pinning the guilt on first one then another suspect, but Nick Charles in his own willy way gathers them all together in the climactic scene and exposes the one individual who seemed least involved
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-03
FORTY STARS IN MUSICAL COMEDY
 AT 20TH CENTURY

Forty stars appear in Variety Girl the gigantic musical comedy, opening at the 20th Century tonight for a three day run.
 To mention as many of the celeb rities in the film as space will permit, there are Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Ray Midland, Alan Ladd Gin sur rise role), Barbara Stanwyck, Paulette Goddard, Dorothy Lamour, Sonny Tufts, Joan Caulfield, Will liam Holden, Lizabeth Scott, Burt Lancaster, Gary Cooper, Diana Lynn, Sterling Hayden, Robert Pres ton, Veronica Lake, John Lund, Will liam BendiX and Spike Jones and company. This is just token list ing; any other Paramount star you 'can think of is i'll the film along with some new personalities and some top tunes from the talented pens of Frank Loesser and the team of Burke and Van Heusen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-03
TENNIS TOURNAMENT
 MONDAY 10 FEATURE
 JUNEAU VS. ALBANIA

Members of the Juneau Tennis Club will meet members of the U. s. s. Atlanta Monday in series of tennis matches in the Ever green Bowl The tournament will consist of five singles and two doubles matches. They will begin at g am, Monday.
 Juneau representatives will be selected from among Bob Booch- ever Pastor Bigornia, Dean Will- jams. Tom Powers, Glen Millice, Ed Chester and Bob Clark. Names of the Atlanta team were not lm- mediately known.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-03
TIGHT RACE KEEPS
 Up IN COAST LEAG.
By BILL BECKER

The heat was still very much on the San Francisco Seals to- day.
 The Coast League leaders had their margin cut back to single game by the persistent Los Angeles Angels last night Red Adams steady seven-hitter checked the Seals, 6-2.
 It squared the torrid first place series at two games apiece, with five more to go.
 Oakland, also keeping the pres sure going, whacked Hollywood, Al, to move to within game of the Seals, but one percentage point behind Los Angeles.
 Portland edged Seattle, 3-1, and Sacramento whipped San Diego.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-03
FRIDAY FIRE ALARM

Overloaded steam pipes in the Juneau Drug Store brought out the Juneau Volunteer Fire Department at D. m. yesterday in answer to a 2-4 alarm. Some damage was done to the walls by the extreme heat hut the fire was caught be- fore it could become serious.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-03
WEEKEND SPECIAL

Weekend Special at Taku Lodge. M. s. Donjac leaves Saturday 8:30 a. m. Alaska Coastal Airlines leave by appointment. For de- tails inquire ALASKA TRAVEL BUREAU, Baranof Hotel, or phone Red 472. 929 1t
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-03
Channel League
FAIRBANKS VISITORS

o. w. Granell and Joan Granell of Fairbanks are new arrivals at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-03

Afriea's population. estimated at leO.000, 900. includes only about A. 900 900 Euro ans.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-03
HERE FROM NEW YORK

Staying at the Baranof Hotel are Edith B. Kerr and Ellen c. Wing of Little Falls, New York.
Evening star., 1948-07-28
Rent Increases Authorized
For ; Apartment Houses

Rent increases were authorized
today for three Washington apart
ment houses by the District Rent
Control Administration.
They are the blunt apartment
at 900 Nineteenth street NV,
owned by the CornWell Investment
Co.; the 99-unit building at 2515 K
street NV, owned by the B. F.
Saul CO., and the l30-unit Majestic