Evening star., 1948-09-04
Leprosy Not Dangerous in Vienna

Leprosy Not Dangerous in Vienna
To the Editor Of The Star: f'
The following on the subject of whether or
not leprosy is contagious may be Of interest:
In December, 1918, while was law student
at oxford, spent part Of my Christmas vaca-
ton in Vienna met an American physician
at the pension at which I stayed; he was
spending . year doing some specialized study
ing there. He took me on a visit to the famous
old General Hospital which is located next to
the present American Army HQ While We
were strolling through the grounds we saw
large man approaching us in the opposite
direction. We passed within five feet OF each
other. There was nothing peculiar about him
in any way, at least to a mere law student
like myself.
My physician friend told me that the man
had leprosy. He quickly added that there was
nothing for me to fear. He said that the VIC
tim was = Bulgarian; that he had acquired
the disease somewhere else than At Vienna,
and that in Vienna leprosy was not contagious
or infectious. due to some reasons Of which
the medical profession were ignorant-perhaps,
he said, the air, the water or both He said
that the doctors were sure Of their diagnosis.
Perhaps we know more about the disease today.
r.
Resentment of Communist Movement
To the Editor Of The Star:
Throughout the United States q wave Of seri-
Gus thinking and feeling has arisen, rapidly ap-
preaching maturity to fall upon its object-the
Communist menace.
There are many men and organizations de-
serving Of the name Of Americans, capable,
intelligent, honest, patriotic and q credit to
their ancestors-who fought and died to estab-
lish Christian nation. 1t is to these groups
that loyal Americans look TO defend US from
the Communist invasion.
The present situation in our country was not
a problem in the lifetime Of our parents and
our grandparents. All Of them helped to fash
ion here q great free country, where all might
prosper in fairness together. When the nation
building was well-nigh complete however, .
new influence began to make itself felt in our
country. Hordes of immigrants-many Of
whom were followers of Marx and Engels-
swarmed into our land.
This in truth was q land of promise for them.
No restrictions or limitations were placed upon
these people here. This was q free country,
indeed for them-nearly half Of the wealth of
the world piled up by the hard work and
efforts Of honest pioneer Americans.
In 1882 these alien radicals and their asso-
ciates wrested the Government of the United
States from their hosts.
Communists are not only found in the higher
ofIices in Washington but are scattered In
every agency Of the national, State and local
governments, as well rs in fraternal and labor
organizations.
They have made their way into our Govern
ment through the appointment OF other Com
munists and fellow travellers and not by the
mandate of the American people. They never
could be elected to any responsible once by
the American electorate.
Disproportionate representation OF ahen-
minded liberals In our national government
nevertheless has resulted in decided Leftist
movement based on Marxist dosmas The ap-
ualline record Of the Roosevelt Truman re-
rimes is sufhcient evidence in itself to condemn
the present administration.
From every corner In our land is swelling the
volume OF resentment against Communist doc
trires that would accomplish the overthrow
Of our republic.
In Gods name. why do We allow this danger
10 continue? Have We lost the sturdy stamina
sf cur 9crefathersi FRANK Q. Flynn.