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The Durant news., 1948-01-08

DR.. and Mrs. A. A. Derrick went
to the footbo'l game in Memphis
New Years day.
Mrs. Lillian Ernst left Saturday
for New York City after having
spent pleasant holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Rhyme.
Miss Mary Bowie, of Jackson,
spent the weekend with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Bowie.
Miss Ann Bowie has returned to
Belhaven College after delight
ful holiday season at home with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Bowie
Mrs. Ruby Tate, of Slower, Mr.
Dudley Gallagher and Miss Mary
Harriet Reagan, of Chicago, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. Rush Sat-
urday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Michel. Don
aid and Lynn, of Jackson, and Mrs
j. Reu, Of New Orleans, visited Miss
Rosa Ramsey Sunday.
Mrs. j. G.. Montgomery returned
to her duties at MSCW Sunday after
spending some time at her home
here.
Miss Peggy Knott, Leroy Turner
and Ralph Bowie have returned to
Ole Miss to continue their studies
Miss Peggy Knott visited in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis McInnis
in Collins, during vacation days and
while there they attended the Sugar
Bowl game in New Orleans.
Mrs. w. w. McRae, Mrs. E. R.
Lipsey, Miss Dee Moore and Mrs
Ruth Roach visited Mrs. Rosa Ran
dolph in Indianola Wednesday.
Mrs. Annie st. Clair returned Sat-
urday from Memphis where she
spent the holidays with her daughter
Mrs. Donald Hill.
The Durant news., 1948-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Turnage Williams
and Roy attended the Delta Bowl
football game in Memphis New
Years day.
The Durant news., 1948-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Stevens and
children, of Mobile, Alabama, have
returned to their home after spend
ing the holidays here with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Stevens and
his aunt, Miss Mamie Clark.
The Durant news., 1948-01-08

DR.. c. Patton attended the fune-
raj of his uncle in Water Valley re-
Gently.
The Durant news., 1948-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Chatwin Jackson who
have been spending the holidays
with her mother, Mrs. J. M. Howard,
left Monday for Ole Miss where he
will resume his studies for the spr-
ing semester.
The Durant news., 1948-01-08

Mrs. Phil Wilson, of Canton, was
house guest of Mrs. c. A. Doster this
week.
The Durant news., 1948-01-08

DR.. and Mrs. a. A. Derrick went
to the footbH'l game in Memphis
New Years day.
The Durant news., 1948-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Longinotti were
among those attending the Delta
Bowl game in Memphis New Years
day.
The Durant news., 1948-01-08

Mrs. H. A. Causey and Mrs. Irene
Cox, of Tchula, spent very pleas
ant Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs. W.
R. Causey in New Orleans.
The Durant news., 1948-01-08

The following had jubilee lessons
played five pieces from memory, at
one sitting, before an audience of
Evening star., 1948-04-17

few already, but his own view is that
it possesses none right now. AS for how
long it may take the Russians to catch
up, that is anybody's guess. He feels there
is no way of knowing just when they will
acquire the necessary capacity-maybe in
year or two, maybe in five years, or
maybe not for another decade or more.
The only thing we can be sure of is that
they will lose no time in trying to
equal US.
In such circumstances, it is prudent to
figure that the Russians will catch up
with us sooner rather than later Con-
ceivably it may take them much longer,
but we shall be wise to assume-as the
Presidents Air Policy Commission has
assumed-that they will be producing A
weapons in quantity by 1852. 1t is an
assumption that should figure largely in
our preparedness program. At the same
time, it should lend an additional sense
of urgency to the effort to prevent war
and build lasting peace. This is one
ornaments race that must be stopped at
the earliest moment consistent with safety.
Evening star., 1948-04-17
Why the Rush?

There can be no question as to the obll-
CATION of the American Government to
return the German collection of old
masters to Germany in full compliance
with our promises. But unless those COM
mitments included an inflexible deadline
not as yet disclosed, it is hard to see why
there is need for so much haste in fulfill
ing our pledges to send the pictures back.
The action of the Morse Subcommittee
of the Senate Armed Services Committee
in requesting that the Army hold up
ARRANGEMENTS for early shipment Of the
collection will be welcomed by many per-
sons who have not as yet been privileged
to view the rare paintings. The Army had
planned to start packing the pictures
Monday. The subcommittee wants all
action delayed until the full committee
can consider proposals to keep the collec-
ton in this country long enough to permit
many more people to see it.
The popular appeal of these famous
works is truly noteworthy. More than
seven hundred thousand persons have seen
them since they were put on display at
the National Gallery on March II. The
CTOWOS nave UCCI 81 SACoV oo eAAAASo oAA"S
the spectators passed through four
abreast. It would be regrettable 1t the
collection were removed in the very midst
of this popular demonstration of interest.
General Clay's desire to abide strictly by
his agreement to guarantee safe return OF
the pictures is understandable. Less un-
derstandable is the Army's evident deter
mination to effect the return at this par
ticular time, when conditions in Germany
are more unsettled and threatening than
they have ever been during our occupation
America would certainly not be keeping
faith with the German people II 1t sent
their art treasures back at an inopportune
time and thus subjected them to needless
risks. The chances are that the majority
of Germans would prefer to have the pic
lures remain in America until their safety
in Germany can be assured beyond any
doubt.
Evening star., 1948-04-17
The Muqidoff Case

It is a little bit difficult to get excited
over the case of Robert Magidoff II the
Kremlin is convinced that he has been
SOY as well as a news reporter, then MOTH
Ing can be gained from tearing ones hair
out over the decision to expel him. This
is a matter to be viewed more or less
philosophically as another example OF
how the conspiratorial Soviet mind tends
to see capitalists plotting under every bed.
The published facts of the case suggest
that the Kremlin has become nervous
Nelly to the point of being silly. Mr.. Magi-
doff, Russian-bo American citizen, has
been exposed" by his secretary, an Ameri-
can-born Russian citizen. The exposure"
has taken the form of letter addressed
to the editors of Izvestia over the secre-
tary's signature. The secretary, 1t seems,
found lot of letters in her boSs's office
and could only conclude that he was en-
gagged in espionage activities, operating in
cahoots with our embassy in Moscow, and
in general doing dirty work" for capital
istic "warmongers"
Among the evidence cited against Mr..
Magidoff are documents and instructions"
oSuG W 1llIll Wy VIC N1C11 dW-1114A uOiAoAA-
ing Company The documents and in
structions' directed, among other things,
that he find out what he could about
Soviet atomic projects and underground
installations used during the recent war.
OF course, it is easy to see how this sort
of thing might seem extremely sinister to
suspicion ridden Russians but identical
material went out to McGraw-Hill CORE
spondents in numerous other countries as
part of an openly conducted world survey
designed to gather information for some
magazine pieces. Yet, despite this and de-
spite the fact that our embassy has cate
gorically denied employing Mr.. Magidof
as spy, the Kremlin has raised great
to-do over the whole business.
Conceivably the Kremlin may really be-
lieve itself to be right. But anybody who
knows anything about the operations of
free press will be hard put to 1egard this
case as involving anything more than
hard-working and capable newspaperman
given an aboveboard assignment that
somehow, through dime-novel distortion
of the facts, has suddenly become part of
plot against Russia. Certainly, If Mr..
Magidoff were spy, he would never have
left all those documents and instructions"
right out in the open under his inquisitive
secretary's eyes. Let us hope our real
espionage agents are not nearly so careless
or amateurish as that.
Evening star., 1948-04-17
The Arlington Convention

1t is unfortunate that a Civil Service
Commission Interpretation of the Hatch
Act will prevent Federal employees from
taking part in the Arlington Democratic
Convention on July l. Some Of the more
faithful party workers in the past have
been persons employed in the Government
departments.
The party leaders say they were un-
aware of the fact that the Hatch law
restricting political activities of Federal
workers would be any more applicable to
a convention than to the primary or
caucus method of selecting State conven-
ton delegates. But, as the commission
pointed out in statement, sharp line
Is drawn between participating in con-
vention and in primary or caucus. Under
csc rules, Government employees may at
tend a party convention but may not
speak, vote or engage in amy public dis
play of partisanship" there. At primary
or caucus, however they may vote-al-
though they may not otherwise participate
In the deliberations
Since there is no statutory authority
for holding a special county primary prior
Richmond on July 2, the Arlington Demo-
cratic Committee had but two choices-a
convention or a caucus of the public mass
meeting type. Party leaders say they
chose the convention plan because they
felt that it would be the better way to
insure it's being a bona fide party affair
Checking the party affiliations of every
one attending public caucus would have
been difficult they contend.
The committee has been criticized by
some party members for charging five
dollar attendance fee and for designating
participants in the convention as dele
gates" But elimination of the fee would
not change the situation with respect to
participation by Government workers
Nor, apparently, would designation Of a
Federal employe as a member rather than
delegate entitle him to vote, under the
csc ruling on convention activity. In
fact, delegates to the State convention
always have been required to pay filing
fee of FIVE dollars. Extending the fee re-
quirement to all persons attending the
county convention, whether they arescan-
didates for the State convention or not, is
justified by party officials on the ground
of a depleted treasury and the need for
raising funds to cover convention ex-
penses. The fee requirement cannot
fairly be condemned as a measure to
exclude any particular faction, as any
member of the party is eligible to pay the
fee and become delegate, regardless of
his factional afaliation. The sole condi-
Evening star., 1948-04-17
Fighter Pilots Views

To the Editor of The Star:
Can it be possible that we are going to have
another global conflict?
During the Second World War, served as
q fighter pilot with the British Royal Air
Force. When boy never thought that
would one day kill man, but did. was
trained to fly aircraft and to press a small
button which would send streams Of bullets
into othe- human beings. When I asked what
was killing for, what my comrades were dy-
ing for, was told that 1t was for everlasting
peace.
Well. We fought and many died for that
peace. So those OF us who are alive have to try
to win this peace. 1t is up to us as individuals
to look well into the future and to pick leaders
they know will help them in the task of
building world fit for our children to live in.
Meanwhile, let the English speaking peoples
unite and remain strong.
FREDERICK r. PEARSON.
Evening star., 1948-04-17
How Lonq Before They Have 1t:

There is nothing particularly new In
what Secretary Forrestal has just told the
House Armed Forces Committee regarding
Russia and the atomic bomb. His view Is
much the same as that expressed re-
peatedly in the past by other American
authorities. It is simply that Soviet
scientists know how to make Aweapons
but do not yet have the wherewithal to
produce them.
The fact Is that the real "secret" of the
bomb became known to the world at large
on the day Of the awesome Hiroshima
explosion. That event was all that was
needed to convince other nations that they
would not be pouring money down the
drain or be seeking an impossible goal If
they tried to harness the atom. With
Hiroshima, the last doubt vanished. There
after, Russia knew that it could do what
we did If it made comparable effort.
AS far as theory is concerned, there can
be no doubt that the Russians have known
for some time how to go about making the
raw material for A-bombs. Foreign Min
lister Molotov boasted Of that fact as
recently as last November, and there is
little reason to suppose he was blufing.
Our advantage has not consisted of the
exclusive possession of basic scientific
secret" 1t has consisted Of the fact that
we have been far in front Of the rest
of the world in having kind Of monopoly
in the technical "know-how" and vast
industrial and engineering facilities needed
for atomic production.
1t is in this latter respect, according to
Mr.. Forrestal, that the Soviet Union is
still deficient and hence not yet able to
turn out A-bombs There has been some
speculation to the effect that 1t may have
Evening star., 1948-04-17

ton is that he must be loyal party
member in fact.
The Arlington situation suggests the
need for broader Interpretation of the
Hatch Act by the Civil Service Conmis-
sion. 1t does not seem logical to exclude
Government employees in Arlington from
voting in party convention" while per-
mitting those in Fairfax to vote in a
caucus" or those in Alexandria to vote
in a primary (Which is permitted there
by law. The basis for a broader view
possibly might be found in Hatch Act
provision of 1889 which authorizes the
commission to lift the "no-politics" re-
strictions on Federal employees living in
certain areas near Washington when it
appears to be in the best interests of the
areas to do so.
Evening star., 1948-04-17
Diver

Hauino ualked sea floor ten tathons dotor
Through shalIoUs clear as any stream,
Explored the site of q sunken to11n
stranger than p1aosphorescent gleam
OF its inhabitants, he k1o,os
His blood is salty like the sea,
Our ancient mother, as he goes
To meet the ocean TRANQUILITY.
He plunabs black 1cater frightened only
Bv luminous fish, has ptstted
The hulks OF pessels lying lonely,
Like monuments to motion fed,
Their poyaging toreuer done.
Why should the smile desert hts tips,
when coming home, he finds his son
OF sepen building paper ships?
LOUISE CRENSHAW RAT.
Evening star., 1948-04-17
u. Ms Lack of Force

To the Editor Of The Star:
A number of pertinent facts seem to have
been forgotten in your editorial "The Only
Substitute for It." published April 13. The
editorial states, What it (revising the U. Nd
would amount to would be the breaking up Of
the o. N. by substituting in its place two
great military blocs arrayed hostilely against
each other"
The world already is divided into two mill
tary or theological blocs, and thus division
would not be result of revising the charter. II
the charter were revised into world gov
crnment structure, and Russia desired to join,
sine would have to submit to certain demo-
cratic principles on which world government
is based. If Russia refused, the remaining ma
tions who did wish to join tand this would
1iost likely include all nations now opposed
to communism and fascism) would form .
strong union. In any case, our relations with
other democratic governments would b great
-
Evening star., 1948-04-17
More on Yorktown Bridge

To the Editor Of The Star:
I would like to add an Endorsement Of the
letter from Devereux Butcher regarding the
Yorktown Bridge proposal, I am not so much
concerned with perpetuating battlef1elds, but I
think he writes very much to the point when
he asks: "And what effect will this highway
have upon the quiet, picturesque little York
town, with its atmosphere Of days gone by.
which thousands of visitors come annually to
enjoy?" 1t is my impression that engineers
are not sufficiently aware of such values and
that the public should study their plans care
fully. HOWARD ZAHNISER.
Evening star., 1948-04-17
Retreat From Voting

To the Editor Of The Star:
Lam a Government employe and an Indiana
voter. but with all the "doodling' that is going
on "up on the Hill" about us little people
national defense, rent control and little raise
In salary, etc-sometimes don't give Conti-
mental whether I vote this fall or not; and
wouldn't be surprised If there are lot Of
others who feel the same way. E. B. H.
Evening star., 1948-04-17
Detects Caste in Escorts

TO the Editor Of The Star
During the Cherry Blossom Festival noticed
that all the escorts for the pretty girls were
officers Don't tell me the enlisted men were
given the "bums rush" again, even now when
the army wants men? 1t goes to prove that
the caste system" Of the armed forces still ex-
lists, only now it has reached into civilian life.
WALTER BIEDZYNSKI.
Evening star., 1948-04-17

A reported spread of isolationism in
England is probably seasonal, as pretty
soon the average Londoner will be rushing
down to Brighton, with 100000 others, to
get away from crowds.
Evening star., 1948-04-17

proved.
The editorial also states that, "The y. N.
may fall apart, but the time is not yet here
to abandon it or to give up trying to make 1t
work The U. N. at present is merely a de-
batting society, as was the League of Nations,
because it has no power to enforce its decisions.
And as for making the U. N. work, I seriously
doubt it ever can work because of the fallaci-
Gus principle on which 1t is operating. Who
will respect q decision when it cannot be en-
forced? JOSEPH B. HAYDEN.
Evening star., 1948-04-17
Questions and Answers

A reader can get the answer to any question
Of fact By writing The Evening Star Informatiop
Evening star., 1948-04-17

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
,oriter, although It Is permissible for
,Oriter kno,on to The Star to use
non, de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1948-04-17
Hawaiian Statehood and Democracy

l1dWdudll otdtCHOOQ dhd ISAhoSi oSy
To the Editor of The Star:
The House of Representatives passed Hawa1i's
statehood bill CHR. 49) in 1947; President
Truman announced his approval Of the legis-
lation last year and both major political
parties have Endorsed statehood for Hawaii IN
their platforms What is the delay in the
Senator
Statehood was promised to Hawaii by Presi-
dent Mckinley and the Congress during the
war with SPAIN and since becoming Terri
tory almost so years ago. Hawaii has fuH1Led
the requirements for statehood on every count
Without question the Senate must meet It's
obligations to the 500 900 Americans who live IN
Hawaii They pay the same Federal taxes that
are paid by citizens living in the continental
United States-yet the Hawaiian Americans
have no vote in the levying OF those taxes.
That is taxation without representation
Hawaii sent Is 900 men and boys to Tight IN the
last war, but in these troubled times she mas
no vote on the draft or UNIT. That is gov
ernment without the consent of the governed"
The Eightieth Congress will close in few
short months. and unless action Is taken DUR
ing this session to complete legislation on the
statehood BILL our Government will not only
have failed the people OF Hawaii, but the
United States will have missed an obvious OPP
portunity to prove to free people all over the
world that where the American flag waves
democratic principles shall be maintained.
q. D. GOULD.
Evening star., 1948-04-17

O. Should cyclamen house plant be watered
from above or below?-E. B. Y
A. Specialists recommend that the plant be
watered from below, kept in a cool room and
given light but not direct sunlight.
Evening star., 1948-04-17

@. When is the racing season in Mexico?-
E. r.
A. The racing season at Mexico City runs
from October to May.
Evening star., 1948-04-17

@. What is the origin Of the game bingo
and how many people play it?-T N. r.
A. The exact origin Is uncertain. Tumbule'
a similar game played by the Italians, is sup
posed to be the first form Of the game. 1t Is
calculated that 10000, 900 American play bingo
regularly and twice as many from time to time
Evening star., 1948-04-17

@ What member Of the House of Represent
atives has had the longest period Of service?-
F. L. l..
A. Joseph Cannon Of Illinois, who was
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
served for 46 years, from 1881, 1893-1913 and
1858 This is the longest period OF service
in the United States House Of Representatives.
Evening star., 1948-04-17
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

@. What is the total possible number Of
hands in poker7-E. r. A.
3 A. The total is 259S960 hands, Wild games
excepted This is the number Of possible DIFF
ferent combinations Of i've cards in 52-card
pack.
Evening star., 1948-04-17

@. Is jack rabbit born with. long ears?
IS. H. l..
A. When jack rabbit is first born its ears
are short but they grow at rapid rate.
Evening star., 1948-04-17

@. Where are toy marbles made?-E r. Q.
A. Clarksburg, w. Va, produces more tnan
half of the toy marbles used In the Worlo.
When running at capacity, manufacturers can
produce marbles at the rate Of 120 minute.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-28
CORPORATIu.S GRAVY

While the cost of food to the housewife has zoomed, here is what's happened to the dividends of big corporations.
 The figures were presented re- gently by plain talking Democratic Senator Joe OMahoney of Wyo- ming, as compiled from the Federal Reserve Board and various banking reports, as follows:
 Profits of 100 corporations after taxes:
 l940-$l,875, ,0o0, 900.
 1945-$l ,943 100000.
 l947-$3, ,730 ,000 900.
 OMahcney also cited Federal Reserve Board report, stating that business profits this year will ex- ceed the dizzy high of 1947. Point ing to individual corporations which have shared in this bonanza, he reported that General Electric Go. is now making profits in excess of 20 percent of net worth, General Motors l9.9 percent, US. Steel, lC percent
 The l947 profits of General Elec- tric, before taxes were paid, were five times greater than its l93s profits. O'Mahoney charged.
 Meanwhile, he declared. wage in- creases have been obliterated by
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-28
Better Diets
Washington Post)

Washington PoSt)
 World food prospects in l948 appear to be definitely improved It is necessary, however, to qualify this assertion by adding that there is long way to go this connection the prediction that European grain crops will be up 25 per cent last year at first glance may be misleading, for European crops last year were the worst in century Even with this much-needed gain and with continuation of large American grain exports at the scheduled rate of 479 million bushels this year. the capita amount Of grain available to Europeans will be only 89 per cent of prewar taking into account subsequent increase in population. Figures for other essential commodl- ties are even smaller Thus while the outlook is more encouraging than heretofore there is no reason to conclude that the emergency is The restoration of an ample diet in Europe and other devastated will require stringent controls for some time to come
 Nor is there reason to become alarmed over the prospect that the American wheat crop will be the second largest in history This represents to be sure a remarkable, improvement over what seemed possible after last falls drought But great deal hinges on this years crop, about which little is known save that years floods have been replaced by dry spells in certain areas. The present meat shortage can be traced in considerable degree to the small amount of feed available last year because of the poor crop The situation would have been even worse had not some wheat been available substitute. The possibility of world wheat surplus If in the future becomes desirable to reduce domestic wheat acreage the first reduction ought to be made in the marginal lands the cultivation of which means the constant threat of a dust bowl.