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Evening star., 1948-08-12
Economic Principles VS.. Nostrums

To the Editor of The Star:
II there is real intent, on the part Of those
entrusted with the powers Of government to
terminate rising prices and the struggle of the
people for increased incomes to meet them,
they will repeal existing legislation responsible
for the issuance and continued expansion Of
inconvertible paper money.
This includes not only statutes but joint
resolutions Of Congress and executive procla-
nations having the effect of law, out Of all Of
which taken together the present situation as
to the currency arose.
1t also includes those acts whereby the full
purchase price of any commodity is not borne
by the consumer but is shifted to the public
at large through subsidies, and also those
through which commodities produced are paid
for by public funds and not consumed but
destroyed.
The result of all such policies is inevitable.
The people in the finality must foot the bill
and pay in one way or another for every nos
trum to which they are subjected.
structure which houts established eco
nomic principles can no more fail to fan as
a result of their operation than can building
erected in defiance of the known strengths Of
materials and the law of gravity escape col
lapse.
He who has the power to strengthen q
weakened house and does not do so is response
BILE for its ensuing downfall
HARRISON TILGHMAN.
Evening star., 1948-08-12
Equality an Innate Right

To the Editor Of The Star.
The civil rights programs is fine example
of intelligent and mature thinking. That's
where the hitch comes In. There are too
many people intellectually and enotionally
immature to be able to contribute to or help
keep under control such program.
It is said that everyone Is born equal and
has all the opportunities of the next man.
But the Negro knows that this is not true
And 50 do the rest of us. What then should
we do about it? Since anyone teven those
people who oppose the civil rights progran)
wants equal rights, it seems to me that the only
fair unbiased, sensible and American thing to
do is to urge the passage OF the civn rights
program.
And this without grudge and show OF
sacrifice on the part of those who are against
non-segregation For the privilege OF equal
rights is the Just due and the cos'nic right Of
any human born on this planet through q
natural law, too long outraged but still voiced
within my breast and yours! Il am equal"
GLENN CAROW.
Evening star., 1948-08-12
Friends Principles Stressed

To the Editor OF The Star
In The Sunday Star I find an article con-
cerning the American Friends Service Com
mittee and its recent convention at Richmond
Ind, mentioning the Quaker attitude toward
military training and the draft. = 2"
It would be well for you to study the
Friends principles and the work they have
done and are doing in war-torn areas WITH
out bombs and bayonets
The American Friends Service Committee.
with its 40 work camps In Europe and
Friends Centers throughout the world Is
doing more, at no cost to the United States
Treasury, to restore Europe than all the
American Army with billions at its command
The Marshall Plan will not work. adminis-
tered by our military. If We want peace we
must quit fighting and quit preparing to nsnt.
We cannot build peace on bombs and battle
ships. We cannot restore Europe with bullets
and bayonets. CHAS. NJ PlD1EON.
Evening star., 1948-08-12

Latest proposal in New York is to make
subway riding free. However, visitors who
say they wouldn't live in the place will
wait for q better offer.
Evening star., 1948-08-12

At Chicagos railroad fair, thousands
flock to the old-time exhibits. Quite a
novelty to the younger visitor is locomo-
tive that looks like locomotive.
Evening star., 1948-08-12

Congress looks into alleged espionage
with view to framing new legislation,
possibly along the line of requiring foreign
agents to wear uniform caps with "spy"
in neon.
Evening star., 1948-08-12
Letters to The Star

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
,oriter, although 1t Is permissible for
,1riter knoton to The Star to use
nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1948-08-12
Fighting Ideological War

To the Editor of The star
In . restrained editorial entitled THE Aim
VS.: the Method" the Christian Science Moni-
tor makes the following comment on the cur
rent Congressional nti-Communist hearings:
That person is presumed innocent until
proved guilty, that his reputation Is presumed
good until proved otherwise are two founda-
tion stones of American liberty. Congress cam
not tamper with them without peril to the
whole structure any more than can a court
or private citizen Canada handled its spy
case with ample protection both to national
security and to these basic concepts of free
dom. From here on could not Congress follow,
if not the FORM at least the substance of these
same procedures"
To the prayerful student Of history this
humble counsel offers agonized mankind our
only hope of avoiding the futile stupidity Of
World War III. Responsible leadership seems
to forget that we are fighting theological war.
And theological wars are not invaribly won
with swords. They are won by truth, love,
justice and reason. These precepts, and these
only, can win the peace and save mankind
from the bottomless abyss Of hate and destruc-
ton.
Those who believe in the sword will chaf-
lenge this thesis But if we reduce this Ca
tastrophic impasse between democracy and
communism to simple theological symbols our
thesis becomes self-evident.
Instead of encouraging desertions from COM
munism the current anti-Communist hearings
are discouraging them. We must distinguish
between just judgment for traitors and toler-
ance toward those merely guilty of unwise or
thoughtless acts of caprice or impulse. Our
Constitution defines treason, its method OF
proof and punishment. 1t also forbids ex post
'faeto means to an end. Thoughtful Americans
believe the cause of democracy would be better
served II Congress encouraged desertions from
Communism Congress may not do this by
smearing the innocent or prosecuting the
thoughtless for crimes greater than their
intent. THOMAS e. MATTINGLY, M. d.
Evening star., 1948-08-12
Questions and Answers

A reader can ct the answer to any question OF
fact By yritinE The Evening star Infcrmstien
Evening star., 1948-08-12
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE


@. What is the English equivalent Of the
Japanese Emperor's name?-H. w. P.
A. Hirohito means abundant compassion" or
abundant benevolence" There Is no exact
English equivalent. In accordance with Jap
anese custom, the Emperors reign also has Q
special designation which, In this case, Ia
Showa, meaning Light and Peace"
@. When did Steve Brodie make his spec
tacular leap from the Brooklyn Bridget
E. RY.
A. Steve Brodie jumped from the Brooklyn
Bridge July %, 1886. He undertook this feat
as a result Of q bet.
@. What town was known as the pirate
capital of the Spanish Main?-T. o. r.
A. Basseterre on the island of Tortuga, about
10 miles of the north coast Of Haiti, was in the
late 18th and early 18th centuries regarded As
the capital Of the pirate kingdom. British and
French captured the town from each other
nine times and 1t was finally razed. Today
there Is only q small village on the site.
O. Was Hindemth's symphony Mathis der
Mailer" written about q real person?-H. T. NJ
A. It was Matthias Grunewald was one Of
the great figures In German art, though little
is known about him as q person. 1t Is now
believed that his real name was Matthias
Gothart Nithart and that he was born about
the middle Of the 18th century. He gave up
his post as a court painter because OF his
feryor for the Reformation.
Q. Why are bats never seen walking about
but only 1ying?-G r.
A. Bats move about almost exclusively by
flying because their limbs and feet are not
adapted for walking like those Of most birds
and insects.
@. Is the legal age for making will the
same for women as for men in all the States?
H. M. D.
A. For the most part the legal age for max
ing Wills s the same for men and women
There are some exceptions. In Illinois the age
Is q for men and IS for women. In Missouri
q woman must be Al, although a man can will
personal property at IS. Maine allows mar.
ried woman or widow Of any age to will real
and personal property. In Wisconsin, mar
ried woman can dispose Of property by will at
18 years Of age.
O. What is the maximum quantity OF tea
that may be sent to friends In England by
persons in the United States?-B. O.
A. The British Information Service says that
up to 10 pounds of tea may be sent to friend
in England.
Evening star., 1948-08-12
Commends Installment Article

To the Editor of The Star:
Congratulations on the excellent article, re:
installment buying, which appeared In The
Sunday Star, August 8. / think that lot of
people will agree with me that it hit the pro-
verbal nail on the head.
If only more people would realize the indebt-
edness involved in the seemingly simple pur-
chases they make Of new and used cars,
jewelry, ETC., on the installment plan, they
would think twice before swallowing the bait
I sincerely hope that Chalmers Roberts ex-
cellent article will open the eyes of more
people to the dangers Of unwise spending.
EMS. LOUIS j. PREVIATI, Jr.
Evening star., 1948-08-12
Christian Meeting in Amsterdam

Christian Meeting IN AmBtefuam
To the Editor Of The Star:
Since political leaders have shown that they
cannot bring peace to earth, may call at
tention to the Amsterdam GHoiiand conference
of the Churches Of Christ which viii convene
shortly? This great religious gathering will rep
resent the Christian churches Of the world.
with only the Roman Catholic and a contingent
of the Russian Orthodox absenting themselves
or being present merely as observers.
1t is no critical reflection upon political lead
era that they are not abls to induce peace
Evening star., 1948-08-12
Reactions to Critics of the South

Reactions to Critics OF the South
To the Editor Of The Star:
In The Star for August 7, two correspondents
attack the South, one calling himself Yankee
and the other signing himself as Frank Russell.
The first says that he has "been mildly an
moved by the action of the Southerners,' but
right now" he is more than just mildly
ANNOYED" The latter makes some animad-
versions upon the 'filibuster" in connection
with the poll-tax bill
Yankee and his iik since the Civil War have
been abusing the South in various ways. even
including discriminatory freight rates.
The States when creating the Constitution
reserved the right to regulate their own anairs,
and when the Federal Government enters the
field covered by the so-called Civil Rights Bill,
it is invading the States
GEORGE W. WILLIAMS.
TO the Editor Of The Star:
I would like to inform the person signing his
letter Yankee, that there is a sizeable minority
of decent Southerners who are not represented
by the Southern Democratic machine. They
are powerless in a national election because
of the electoral college system of voting by
States They are voieeless in Democratic con-
ventions for obvious reasons. They at present
face the dilemma of voting for the Dixiecrats
Cor their Democratic or Republican fellow
trayelers) or for q party which, because 1t Is
supported by the Communist Party Gas. in
cidentalIv the Democratic Party was in 1944
Evening star., 1948-08-12

@. When did Steve Brodie make his spec
tacular leap from the Brooklyn Bridget
Z. r. Y.
A. Steve Brodie jumped from the Brooklyn
Bridge July %, 1885. He undertook this feat
as q result Of q bet.
The Nome nugget., 1948-09-27
Tugs Take Leicester In Tow

NEW YORK (P)-Two Canadian rescue tugs today took in tow the British freighter Leicester which was abandoned Sept. 16 about 900 miles each of New York after be- ing disabled in a hurricane.
 A Moran spokesman today said an attempt will be made to tow the ship to Bermuda. She is reported to have a 50 degree list to port, in creasing to 70 degrees in the At lantic swell.
 The 7,266-ton freighter, owned by the Federal Steam Navigation Co.,, Ltd, London, sailed from Eng land, Sept fl for New York in bal last. Six of her 45-man crew were lost in the storm.
The Nome nugget., 1948-09-27
Both Parties Launch Attacks
 Communism

Continued from Page One, they are up to. If they or any one else break our laws against trea- son they'll get traitors treat ment."
 Warren loosed his most forceful attack in Marion, Ohio, en route to Detroit.
 They are not satisfied to run their own way over in Russia" he declared. They want to carry their government by force and vio- lence, if necessary, to all the coun- tries of the world, including this country"
 The Californian called the Taft Hartley labor act "an honest eff fort" to be fair to labor, manage ment and the public and accused MT. Truman of taking a contradic- tory position on the law.
 The President author of the fred herring" remark referred to by Dewey-turned the Warren ac- cusation in the other direction.
 'It's a case of double talk" he said at Oceanside, Calif., of the COP stand against him.
 Progressive candidate Henry A. Wallace mentioned Russia, too, but he turned it into an attack on the two major party nominees.
 Russia may stifle freedom and encourage dictatorship, he said ir Youngstown, Ohio, but tn ( charges are lat least equally true of the present foreign policy of Truman and Dewey"
 Big business was one of the main targets of MT. Truman's vice presidential candidate, Senator Alben w. Barkley. The Kentuck- ian said one of the major current dangers is the possibility of "a re- version to the old days of domina- ton of this country by the private interests"
The Nome nugget., 1948-09-27
Food Will Be Short I'm Alaska Unless Government Acts
Continued from Page One)

Continued from Page One) not authorized now to carry cargo to Alaska.
 One contracting firm in Seattle has signed with the union and is ready to load Alaska bound ships as soon as they are available, an aide said. He added that in Ia com Alskan ships can be loaded by AFL longshoremen, not involved in the strike, but the operators of the shipping service are not mov- ing any ships due to the CIO strike.
 Bartlett's office said the Dele gate reported that lack of shipping is delaying the governments $200,- 000,000 Alaskan improvement pro- gram.
The Nome nugget., 1948-09-27
Urge Canada To BuildLink To
 Alaska Highway

JUNEAU, (R - The associated board of trade of Central British Columbia at their recent meeting here urged the Canadian govern ment to build a Hazleton-White- horse highway to connect with the Alaska highway.
 It said the highway link is justi- fled from a defense standpoint, as a tourist attraction and for opening of new resources.
 Alex M. Peterson of Prince George was elected president at the closing session of the two-day convention with the affiliated chambers of commerce of South east Alaska.
 Smithers, B. C., was chosen for the 1949 convention.
The Nome nugget., 1948-09-27
Both Candidates Observe Sunday lnCanpaiggning

Continued from Page Oue) burn, now Democratic leader of the House, told the San Antonlo dinner that a change in American leadership would make other na- tiOns think we have weakened in our foreign policy"
 In his address at San Antonio, MT. Truman said "I always wish one thing, and that's world peace" He said substantially the same thing in an earlier talk before some 25,000 people assembled in front of the famed Alamo.
 DeWey's statement said We stand together to strengthen the hands of those who speak and work for us and for the cause of peace in Paris"
 Dewey headed north into Oregon and Washington with major speeches scheduled at Portland this and at Seattle tonight.
The Nome nugget., 1948-09-27
Flier Dick Powell Dies In Fall

MILWAUKEE, (P)-Stunt flier Dick Powell plunged to death yes terday when he slipped while hanging by his feet from the bot tom wing of a plane.
 AS his wife, Margaret, and a crowd of 5000 watched, the Wau- kesha, Wis, daredevil crawled out on the wing, hooked his feet in the guy wires and hung head down af- ter the plane completed low pass over the field.
 As the plane climbed, Powell reached for the wing, slipped and plunged from a 250-foot altitude.
The Nome nugget., 1948-09-27
Funeral Services For BernadOtte

STOCK KHOLM, (P) - Funeral services were held here yesterday for Count Folke Bernadotte, assas- sinated U. N. mediator for Pales- tine.
 Last rites in the Gustav Vasa church were attended by the aged king Gustaf V, diplomats and rep resentatives of the United Nations.
 After the service, throngs of mourners watched as 40 Boy Scouts drew the coffin on an open catafalque to the northern ceme- tery. Burning torches held by 400 Girl Scouts saluted the funeral procession as it reached the ceme- tery.
 The body was cremated at a simple ceremony attended by the f a m i ly, including Bernadotte's
The Nome nugget., 1948-09-27

American widow, the former Es- ther ManVille.
The Nome nugget., 1948-09-27

OTE R $ For sound representative government For Delegate to Congress: E. L. (Bob) BARTLETT For Attorney General J. GERALD WILLIAMS For Auditor FRANK A. BOYLE For Highway Engineer: FRANK A. METCALF For the Senate: EDWARD ANDERSON
 HOWARD LYING For the House: WILLIAM E. BELTZ
 GEORGE P. MADSEN
 ALMER RYDEEN, Nome
 FRANK DEGNAN
 Unalakleet All of the Democratic Candidates are pledged: 1. To the support of schools and the University of Alaska
 2. To seek economy in Territorial Government To enact equitable tax program to support our Territorial institutions
 4. To give equal opportunity to every citizen in cordance with the rights guaranteed by the Con- stituton and Laws of the United States and the Territory of Alaska.
 ,. To grant pensions and financial support of the pioneer and needy commensurate with the needs of the times.
 G. To support the right of the people to elect their own Governor
 
 vide all communities with adequate air service. 8. To work for fair and reasonable regulation of child labor for the protection of our children 9. To the improvement and expansion of our high way system in the Second Division. 10. To the enforcement of all laws including the liquor laws H. To work for additional home facilities for pioneer men and women
 12 To work together for the betterment of the Terri tory in harmony and without self-interest EDWARD ANDERSON - Democratic Candidate for Senator Came to Alaska, year 1906 Mostly followed up mining. Served in the City Council from April 1937 to April 1941 And Mayor of Nome, from April 1941 to April 1945 Was elected and served in the House of Rep resentatves, in 1945 and 1947 Sessions Married and resides in Nome, Alaska. NONfE nENEOCD ATyC CI IT'D
The Nome nugget., 1948-09-27
VOTE RS For sound representative government
 elect

For Delegate to Congress: For Attorney General: For Auditor: For Highway Engineer: For the Senate: For the House:
Evening star., 1948-04-09
Prevention Stressed
In Plea for u. 5. Funds
To Curb Heart Disease

The only real hope for conquer
ing heart and circulatory system
diseases lies in prevention, q Har-
ward Medical School professor told
Senate subcommittee studying a
bill which would provide Federal
funds for research and control of
the Nations No. killer.
Adequat research facilities
should make it possible to develop
preventive techniques along many
lines, DR.. David D. Rutstein yester-
day told the Health Subcommit-
tee of the Senate Committee on
Labor and Public Welfare.
He was one of four representa-
tives OF the American Heart Asso-
citation to appear at hearings on
the bill.
Scheeie Urges Passage.
DR.. Leonard A. Scheele, newly
installed Surgeon General of the
United States Public Health Serv-
ice, also appeared to urge passage
Of the measures basic provisions.
He predicted congressional action
would point the way for program
Of heart disease investigation and
control to become one of the major
objectives of the Public Health
Service in the years to come"
The total amount Of money avail
able in the United States for re-
search in the cardiovascular field to-
day is less than $4,000, ,000-about
81, 1856 900 from non-governmental
funds. DR.. Scheele said. He COM
pared this with the $26, 900 900 spent
for cancer research, Of which $14,-
100000 Is supplied by the Public
Health Service.
Hold Sum Not Excessive.
Both DR.. Scheele and other wit
nesses emphasized they did not be-
lieve too much money Is spent for
cancer.
DR.. Frank E. Adair of New York,
past president Of the American
Cancer Society, appeared in favor
of the heart research measure.
Almost all large medical schools
have some kind Of study on the
subject, but the research is limited
by finances, DR.. Arlie R. Barnes Of
Rochester, Mimi, president Of the
American Heart Association, told
the subcommittee.
Witnesses also urged the need for
long-term research projects, seldom
available from private funds.
Senator Donnell, Republican, of
Missouri expressed concern that
establishment Of national heart
institute would set precedent for
other Federal expenditures.
Illinois Society to Meet
The Illinois State Society will
hold q dance at pm. tomorrow In
the Shoreham Hotel.
Evening star., 1948-04-09
Tojo Counsel Says Trial
Violates Allied Promises
ly ii. A,.eeiotsd Pros.

TOKYO, April 9.-Hideki Tojo
was pictured before the Interna-
tional Tribunal today as a liberator
of Asia whose trial as a war Grim
inal violates Allied promises.
That picture was presented in the
war Prime Minister'S final summa-
tion, read by George Francis Blew
EFT, defense counsel. It will take
nearly three days to complete the
10, ,000-word argument.
The statement argued that the
Allies had promised the japanese
people they would not be enslaved,
but the trial was an attempt to
enslave the IS wartime leaders who
are being tried.
TOTO, who prepared part of the
argument himself, said Japan's aim
was ''the liberation of the oppressed
nations of East Ashland it was
absurd to call that a crime.
Evening star., 1948-04-09
Washington Rotary Club
To Be Conference Host

The Washington Rotary Club
viii be host chapter for the con-
ference Sunday and Monday of the
180th District OF Rotary Interna-
tional.
Headquarters for the conclave
which is expected to attract SOC
delegates. will be the Mayflower
Hotel. Maurice K. Heartfield is
Evening star., 1948-04-09
Greater LincoInia Voters
Seek Own Election Precinct

The voters OF Greater Lincoln,
Va, who now are required to cast
ballots at booths in three other
communities, have decided to seek
their own election precinct.
The Greater Lincolnia Civic
League voted Wednesday night to
petition Fairfax Circuit Court for
the establishment of a precinct in
the community. A similar step was
taken recently for Baileys Cross
reads.
The league was informed in a
report by J. w. Biggers, chairman
of the Utilities Committee, that Of
ficials of the Alexandria, Bancroft
& Washington Transit Co. had re-
fused a plea to operate buses from
the Cameron Valley depot to An
'nandale.
Evening star., 1948-04-09

pastor Of the congregation, an
nounced today. n
Aim Of the drive Is 10 have menu
bers OF the church meet three
neighbors now strangers to them,
Mr.. Boehmke said. al
Climax OF the drive will be 4
special Neighbor Week service, to-
be held at II am. April ls In tho
church. s
Evening star., 1948-04-09

Morgan College, Baltimore, will
speak on the theme, Schools for
a New World"
Teachers from the colored public
schools in the District who viii at
tend are: Mrs. Sophie E. Fowler,
Mrs. Minnie D. Bell, Miss Portia
re. Bullock, Miss Helen Sparks, Mrs.
Travola Adams. Mrs. Hilda Bryant,
Mrs. Eugenia Williams, Mrs. Ella
w. Parker, Mrs. Dorothy I. Miller,
Mrs. Constance jackson, and Mrs.
Esther B. Sutton, regional director.
Evening star., 1948-04-09
general chairman Of the conven.

general chairman Of the conven-
ton.
Among the speakers on Monday
will be Senator Connally, Democrat
of Texas; Senator Hickenlooper
Republican, OF. Iowa, and Brig. Gen
John E. Daluuist, Army Deputy
Director Of Personnel.
Women attending the conference
will be received at the White House
by Mrs. Truman at Q pm. Monday
Institutes in South Africa now ac-
cept 800 new lepers a year and
treatment is so successful that 500
are cured annually.
Evening star., 1948-04-09
Maryland Church Plans
Meet keighbor Week

Members Of Pilgrim Lutheran
Church, Flint drive and jamestown
road, Westgate, Md, will open a
Meet Your Neighbor Week" Sum
day, the Rev. A. Karl Boehmke,