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Evening star., 1948-11-13
Peace "FeeIer"?

President Truman has cleared the inter-
national air of any undue excitement over
the extraordinary way in which the Soviet
press has displayed report suggesting
that he and Premier Stain may meet soon
in either Washington or Moscow.
The fact that all types of Russian news
papers have accorded unusual prominence
to the report undoubtedly is in line with
instructions from the Kremlin. In turn,
that suggests that Mr. Stain and the Polit-
buro, If not engaged in just another of
their many propaganda maneuvers, as
Secretary Marshall fatty charges, may be
so anxious for such a meeting that they
have used their rigidly controlled press to
put out "feeler" for one.
Whatever the significance of the move,
however, whether genuine "feeler" or
mere propaganda, President Truman, act
ing through an aide, has made clear that
he is not party to it, that he has no plan
for meeting of the sort suggested, and
that he still holds to the position-as ex-
pressed more than once in the past-that
he is willing to meet Mr.. Stain at any time
here in Washington, but nowhere else.
OF course, as far as nowhere else" is
concerned, it is conceivable that future
events could persuade the President to
change his mind. But what is hardly con-
ceivable-and he has intimated as much
through his aide-is that he will meet soon
with Mr.. Stain in conference shutting
out Britain and France and short-circuit-
ing the United Nations. Moreover, wholly
apart from the fact that such an exclu-
sive tete tete could be disastrous, there
would be no sense whatever in undertaking
even multipower meeting unless there
were concrete evidence in advance of Soviet
good faith and Soviet willingness to effect
a basic change in policy.
Actually, the United States and the rest
Of the free world have reached a point
where talks with the Russians-either on
the highest or lowest levels-can get no
where without prior Soviet action to dem
onstrate by deeds, and not mere words,
genuine readiness to cooperate in building
a decent peace. Certainly, as long as the
Berlin blockade continues, as long as the
Kremlin pursues policy of direct and in
direct aggression throughout the globe, as
long as it obstructs atomic control, as long
as 1t keeps on with its intrigues and poison
Gus propaganda, as long as 1t says mo- to
every major decision OF the United Nations,
as long as it does these and all the other
things that have so deeply discouraged and
alarmed mankind, heads-of-states meet
Ing with Mr.. Stain can result In little more
Evening star., 1948-11-13
Political Rebels

When politician breaks with his party,
and then loses, he can expect to be penal
lied for his rebellion. Notwithstanding
this, however, there is something to be said
for the political rebel.
DEMOCRATIC Chairman McGrath has an
nounced that so far as he is concerned
Governor Thurmond Is to be punished for
heading up the States Rights Party by
loss of his place on the National Commit
tee. There is no direct way in which the
Democrats can punish Henry Wallace since
he holds no party Office. But Senator Nc
Grath has indicated that Mr.. Wallace, even
If he should want to return, will not be
welcomed back into the party ranks.
There is precedent both for and against
this attitude In 1924, for instance, the
Republicans, dominating the Congress,
punished the senior Senator La Toilette
and his congressional supporters by putting
them at the bottom of the lists on commit
tees. (The Republicans backed down, how
to exactly half of the Senate seats) In
contrast, the Democrats took no action
against Senator Wheeler, who had run with
La Toilette on the third party ticket. Gen.
orally speaking, however, it is to be ex-
pected that any political party will pun
ish its rebels. Under our system, party
discipline has to be maintained to the ex-
tent that it is possible to do so, and this
cannot be done without some system of re-
wards and penalties
But this does not mean that the man
who takes an open stand against his party
is necessarily subject to scorn or censure
His action should be judged by his motives
If he takes his dissenting stand on what he
believes to be an important principle, If he
is sincere about it even though he may be
mistaken, there is place for him in the
American system. Without men willing to
stand up for the things in which they be-
lieve, even though they know they will
suffer for it at the hands of their party,
there could be no hope of change in Ameri-
can politics. II revolt could be banned by
threat of punishment, or by any other
means, there would be no prospect of re-
lief from our present parties: even though
they might become wholly unsatisfactory.
But that is not likely to be the case. For
tunately, as our history shows, there have
always been men willing to risk the penalty
of political rebellion, and the chances are
there always will be.
Evening star., 1948-11-13
than meaningless mockery OF statesman

ship.
Experience is most effective teacher.
Since Yalta, through Potsdam, and on up
to today it has taught the democratic West
bitter lesson. Once burnt, twice shy It
will require more than curious news dis
plays in the Soviet press to lead the heads
of the Western Powers to meet again with
Mr. Stain. It will require advance proof of
Russian good faith. With that, sound
peace ought to be possible. Without it,
the world can have only the cold war grow
ing hotter and hotter
Evening star., 1948-11-13

citation against the county school authori-
ties.
The practical effect of this is to provide
a truce until the opening of the next school
year. That should give the school board
time to make available the substantially
equal facilities which are required, not
only by the courts order, but by sense
of fair treatment.
Evening star., 1948-11-13
For More Physical Education

For More Physical Education
To the Editor of The Star:
This is American Education Week.
The Nations richest and most precious
natural resource-its life blood-is its youth.
The most vital responsibility of our country
is the education and training Of all American
North, East West
Vigilant efforts must be maintained If COM
plete and equal educational advantages are
to be provided for educating youth-advan-
tages eeared to the challenging task of assisting
individuals to discipline, develop and improve
their social. intellectual and physical qualities
to the very highest level.
One of the integral phases Of the entire edu-
cational schemes Is physical education. Physical
education is indispensable to our present day
educational pattern. Like education In general,
it is concerned with the development of the
total personality, not with the development Of
musculature as some pseudoeducators indicate.
More professionally trained and skilled lead
ershjp is needed in physical education. Also
needed are more provisions for physical ed
ucation laboratories: Swimming pools, fields,
play areas, classrooms, apparatus, gear, equip
ment.
We are rapidly becoming Nation Of on
necessary, return to the out-of-doors. We
must become participants-doers-e in
vigorous. total-body activity, intelligenty, with
an attitude Of improving the internal environ
ment and the maintenance Of this improved
state.
without question. physical education and 10
Evening star., 1948-11-13
The Kremlin and. America


70 the Editor Of The Star:
Liberty is not only private blessing, 1t is
vital spring of energy Of the State ITSELF"
The American people should be aroused to
awareness because Of the apparent threat Com
munism presents to the Nation.
Over all things and all men in this sphere of
the universe hangs uncertainty because of an
theology now disturbing mankind. It may pro-
foundly affect the future course Of civilization.
In the recent past the press carried the infor-
nation that Russia's aggressive dictatorship
type Of government was determined to domi-
nate the world.
The American empire was built by initiative
and the ambition Of free people. They ac-
cept legitimate control but they will not bow
to totalitarian rule. Evidence obtained verifles
the moving Of Communists into every country
in the Americas including the United States;
they, however, are not interested in the solu-
ton of economic or social problems OF the
country where they are living. Their interest
is in creating economic anarchy, their purpose
Is to establish world empire by force and
revolution" Their aims and their methods are
a direct threat to the national security Of the
United States.
Recalling American effort since the war to
cooperate with Russia, United States official
said, 1T becomes increasingly evident that
Soviet policy was animated by spirit of rivalry
and antagonism. and that its primary aim was
territorial expansion and the extension OF COM
munism by every possible means regardless of
the rights and wishes Of other peoples"
The struggle now going on is a conflict which
the United States does not desire and which
we sought by all honorable means to avoid,
but the threat exists and it jeopardizes our
national security and the fundamental rights
Of our people"
We have no recourse but to recognize the
challenge and to meet 1t successfully. It is the
Kren1lin's thesis, not ours, that the Soviet sys-
tenn and the non-Soviet system cannot co-exist
WALTER I. PRIEST,
Bluemont Va
Evening star., 1948-11-13
Year.Round Brotherhood

Year.Round brotherhood
TO the Editor Of The Star:
Rather than having one week out Of the
year designated specifically for brotherhood,
don't you think it would be wonderful If it
were brought up in the lives Of people every
day in the year so 1t could be practiced?'
feel and believe that the reason we have
30 much unrest in the world today Is due to
the fact that people are not getting the proper
foundation on what life consists Of. Instead
Of facing life we. unknowingly, are fighting it.
When will our people grow up and stop judg-
ing others by how nicely they dress, how
beautifully their home Is decorated how
much capital they have or whether they have
. college background?
Do these qualifications make the person?
There are millions of people who do not
have all these things. So guess you would
condemn the majority Of the people. That
is, Of course, If we are not real people we will
condemn them.
But let us think for minute If we are
the real kind of people, isn't it Cody ges-
ture to Judge people for what they are on the
inside Of their heart and soul, for their kind
ness and the way they treat their fellow man.
the good deeds which they perform? That is
the only way to Judge person. A cheerful
good morning, and walking with smile on
your face will never hurt anyone.
without hesitation say that II these things
are practiced and studied and II small groups
orsanise In neighborhoods to discuss these
things, no evils will exist In the heart OF man.
RUTH sTUTsKY.
Evening star., 1948-11-13
Critique on Columnists

To the Editor Of The Star:
Now that the election is over, thought we
would not see any more Republican propa-
ganda for while. But forgot about those
columnists of yours: Gould Lincoln, Frank
Kent, David Lawrence and Gerard Reilly.
Lincoln and Kent are obviously Republicans,
and if they weren't paid by the Republican
Party during the campaign they should have
been. Lawrence and Reilly are obviously on
management's side in their views on the Taft
Hartley law, and If they are not paid by the
National Association OF ManufactureT, they
should be.
How about giving us some impartial colum-
nists? If you can't do that, you might at
least give us an equal number Of propagandists
from both Sides (There are two sides OF the
labor question, you know
Aside from your Republican editorial page
you have an excellent newspaper.
E. L. HAGEMAN. +
Evening star., 1948-11-13
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.

@. Please give the names of the women who
were listed as the ones most admired accord
ing to a recent Gallup poll-R. c. G.
A. They were as follows: Eleanor Roosevelt
Sister Elizabeth Kenny, Madame Chang Kali
shek, Glare Boothe Luce, Helen Keller,
Princess Elizabeth, Dorothy Thompson, Kate
Smith, Mrs. Harry S. Truman, Queen
Wilhelmina.
Q. In what year did the railroads transport
the most passengers?-D r. E.
A. The railroads of the United States trans.
ported the record number of passengers dn
the year 1920 when the total was 1883 99l3, 900
passengers
@. Who was the first person to use the
well-known saying You'll be damned If you
do, and you'll be damned if you dont"a-
G. r. D.
A. It was Lorenzo Dow, an American evan
gelistic preacher who lived from 1774 to 1884.
He used the words in his reflections on the
love Of God" in defense Of Calvinism.
Q. What is the number Of persons employed
by the Federal Government in Washington.
D. c.? What is their average annual income2
H. l. G.
A. The Civil Service Commission says that
according to the August 5, 1948 release on
Government employees in the Metropolitan
Area Of Washington, the number was 2O6,116.
The average annual income was about $2,8e0.
Evening star., 1948-11-13

Not just any moron but the high-grade
moron is the safest car operator, science
says. And truck drivers commenting on
our performance in traffic will please ad-
dress us by the title in full.
Evening star., 1948-11-13
Not China's Last Chance

.
To the Editor Of The Star:
Had all Of us given more than a cursorv
glance to the events taking place in and around
China during the last decade we would have
been aware that she was ultimately to become
center Of world affairs Geopolitically speak
ing, there was ample evidence to suggest that
she would become the hub around which
diametrically opposite ideologies would seek
showdown.
Recriminations however, will not improve
the present situation. The fact Of the matter
is that things will go from bad to worse until
either one power Joins with China so that she
may forcibly outs the other, or one completely
establishes "hands-or" policy, thereby allow
Ing the other to take over by default We must
make our choice one way or the other.
To this we say: Neither the American nor
Chinese people can afford to continue ineffec-
tual efforts. The realities and complex difficult
ties OF China's problem must be faced as some
thing demanding mutual responsibility. Both
our peoples must continue their efforts toward
overcoming the now fully expressed objective
OF those who would destroy our unanimity of
purpose on the important national and inter-
national issue Of world peace or world war. This
Is the hour to make adjustments and restore
courage in those who headline their pathetic
o@ASSAoaAAAey W4tA4 dOFduCc QICO1CGlOUS Oh crush.
ing defeat. Let us more strongly reiterate our
belief in democracys way and DO 50 by proving
this is not China's last chance.
The means with which to implement this
intention will soon be discovered if we demand
the unvarnished truth; realistic evaluation
OF all the people and circumstances involved;
and clear presentation of the points at issue.
Above all, we must demand an immediate se-
lection Of people, Chinese and Americans alike,
who not only can but are willing to handle
this situation without mental reservation, per-
sonal or otherwise, which have so far supported
forces inimical to democracys way of life
To do this it is essential that both Chinese
and Americans place their thoughts and pro-
posed actions before each other with open
hands. They must have the moral courage
to support those who publicly state that China
is nation Of people and not an economic
dart-board upon which industrial marksmen
may try their skill, nor q laboratory in which
theological vivisectionists are privileged to ex-
pertinent at will
Action speaks louder than words. China
has become = way" over which the spirit and
sincerity of Americas purpose will again be
tested. China and freedom loving nations
everywhere anxiously await our decisions.
HAROLD J, THOMPSON.
Evening star., 1948-11-13
Questions and Answers
Bv Gould Lincoln

A reader can get the answer to any question Of
fact BY writing The washington Star Information
Bureau, 3l6 street NE. washington 2, D. c.
Evening star., 1948-11-13

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address of the
,Driter, although it Is permissible for
,Drtter kno,Dn to The Star to use
a nom de plume. Please be brief.
The Valley settler., 1948-09-24
NOT ICES
AIMITTTD:

YELL BABY CLINIC ill .bo hold on the 18th of this month in tho Health Center. HELP NEEDED n THE LIBRARY.
 Mrs. Earl Graves announced that someone is needed in the Library on Friday afternoons from 2-4 p.m. Anyone who is intere stod in helping out should contact Mrs. Graves. POTATO STORAGE
 Farmers interested in building a now pota- to storage this year may find some very helpful informat ion in tho new bulletin, Potato Storage in Naska's Matanuska Val 1oy," edited by Don Ir"ain and Edgar. The Coop 7arehouse is sporting a now s ign painted on tho end of the building fac ing the Test. It reads "Co-oP NVFCA SEEDS. HARDWARE. FEEDS. FERTILIZER. Tho work was done by Irwin Pitt this wook.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-12
ON TRIANGLE ROUTE

Mrs. Gordon Gray and Miss Mary Golf left on the steamer Alaska for a trip around the tri- angle route.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-12
PARIS, ILL, LEGION REJECTS ARMY'S
 23-T0N WAR GIFT

PARIS, 4il, May l2-IR-The Ar my more than obliged Paris Legion raires with it's contribution to the City's war memorial.
 The veterans group had request ed a field piece suitable for mount ing on the public square. The gift arrived-a 25-ton howitzer used by General Rommel's forces dur ing the African campaign.
 Legion Commander Ebert Bogart didn't even try to have the 35- fcot weapon moved from the flat car it monopolized. He wired Army Ordnance rejecting it and the Army then took his order for two light 75 milimeter guns to be placed on either side of a flagpole. It authorized reshipment of the ori- ginal gift to the Terre Haute ord- nance plant.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-12
FROM CALIFORNIA

D. w. Boggs and Kenneth Stew art, both from Freebaugh, Calf, are staying at the Baranof Ho- tel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-12
TRIppERS WITH WARNE ARE BACK;
 FOSTER GOES ON

Three Interior Department offi- cials returned here yesterday from trip through Southeast Alaska with Assistant Secretary of the In- terior William E. Warne. They were Regional Director Clarence J. Rhode and Law Enforcement Supervisor Dan Ralston, of the U. s. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Arthur Walk CT, Credit Agent of the Alaska Ma tive Service.
 Acting Governor Lew M. Williams is not expected to return until Sat- urday. Don C. Foster, General Sup erintendent of the Alaska Native Service, will leave for the States with Warne at the conclusion of the Alaska trip. He will take leave of absence during his stay there and is expected to return to Alaska in July.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-12
NAVY CRUISER TO
 HOLD OPEN HOUSE
 DURING VISIT HERE

The Navy Cruiser Astoria arrived in Juneau yesterday afternoon al 4 o'clock and anchored in the Channel
 The Commanding Officer, Capt. William L. Hoffheins announced that general visiting hours will be .etween l and 4:30 o'clock, the first liberty boat leaving the Support float at pm. and will take any parties out to the ship Thereafter the lib- erty boats will return to the float IS minutes before the hour and l5 minutes after the hour,
 All Juneauites are urged to visit the cruiser during the hours desig- mated so as not to conflict with the routine duties aboard.
 There are S03 enlisted men aboard and "A officers. Sixty of the enlisted men are Marines and there are two Marine officers
 Many entertaining features have heen planned for the three day visit of the Navy
 There will be a dance tonight starting at 9 and continuing till F o'clock in the Catholic Parish Hall at Fifth and Gold Streets Also scheduled for late this afternoon, starting at 6:30 o'clock at the Fire mans Ball Park on Willoughby Avenue, will be a baseball game be- tween Douglas team and the Ju- neau Teen Ayers.
 Friday evening at 8 o'clock there will be a roller skating party at the Town Hall Recreation Center and all ladies will be admitted free.
 Another Community Center eve ming is planned for the crew aboard the Navy Cruiser ccnight. at the Teen Age Club. There will be danc- ing and other entertainment, start ing at 8 o'clock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-12
NINE BOATS DOCK
 AT GOLD STORAGE

More than 125,000 pounds of hali- but were landed at Juneau Cold Storage yesterday by the following nine vessels:
 Coming in with the largest load of 25,000 pounds was the Jannette, skippered by Merle Rhodes. She all so unlcaded half ton of sable. The Solar, headed by Norman De- Roux, the Rainer by Ed Skaret and the Tundra by Peter Oswald, came in with 22,000, 10000 and 10000 pounds in that order. The Sunset, operated by Andy Fred erickson, landed l4,500 pounds on the dock.
 The Harvester came in with 5000, the Loomis with 5000 and the Saga with $500 pounds. The Von- ia "D', skippered by Fred Froe- bese nnloaded 25o0 pounds of hali- but and 100 sable
 Average price for the fish was about IA Is for medium, 754 for chix, ana IA cents for large. All fish were taken by the Alaska Coast Fisheries and Engstrom Brothers.
 Vic Johnson on the Vicky brought in 400 pounds of king salmon, the Elfin II, skippered by E. O. Swanson. came in with 1000 pounds of king from Elfin Cove, and Gilbert Bixby unloaded 800 pounds of king.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-12
CORDOyA VISITORS

Richard Stevens from Cordova is staying at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-12
$11,370,O0o iS
 APPROPRIATED,
 TURNkGAIN ROAD

Chris Wyller, Acting District En- gineer, of the Public Roads Admini- stration, has been notified that Sll,- 37o, ,000 has been made available for construction of the Turnagain Arm highway near Anchorage. Work will start as soon as possible.
 Wyller explained that this is a special appropriation to the Depart ment of the Interior but that the work will be done by the Public Roads Administration. He declared that it is not part of the regular PRA appropriation for Alaska.
 Stanley R. Duke, PRA Engineer ing Aid, will leave here tomorrow for Anchorage on an indefinite transfer to assist in the work.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-12
FURNESS : MARONEY NAMED TO OFFICE AT NFfE LUNCHEON

Federal employees .oday elected Milt Furness President and Dan Mahoney First Vice-President at their luncheon meeting in the Baranol Hotel. Both new officers were placed in office by unanimous vote, and it was announced that Bob Rice, previously nominated for the First Vice Presidency, had de- clined the nomination.
 George Haen announced that the Federal Employees national con vention has been called for Sept. 13 this year in Milwaukee, Wis, and that any local employees visit ing in that area at that time will be certified to represent the Ju- neau branch. Haen said the Ju- neau Federal Employees are ai- lowed two representatives at the convention
 The luncheon program, arranged fer by Harry Sperllng, consisted of March of Time film release titled Money At Work" The picture dealt with functioning of the New York Stock Exchange and the importance of exchange operations to the mass production minded people oi America.
 Ernie Lincoln reported that no definite change in either the sal ary increase or the per diem bili has been effected, and that both bills remain much the same as when discussed at the last meeting. Lincoln added that the general opinion is that the wage increase bill will not be in full conformance with the Flanders bill if passed.
 Guests at the meeting were Wal ter Heisel, charter mebers of the Federation of Federal Employees, who is beginning his 40th year with tn organization. Other guests were Clarence Rhode, Regina Hetfleisch, Margaret Hoisington and Marie Fueston, all of Fish and Wildlife Service, and Carl Evitts.
 It was also announced that George Haen is today celebrating his birthday.