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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-08-05

Although the new one-Way street
regulations have only been in eff
feet few days, it is already obvious
that there has been a tremendous
improvement in the flow of traffic,
and everybody seems to be very
happy about the whole situation.
Knowing as l do, most of those
who were in opposition to the max
ing of Potomac Street one way, l
have, during the past couple of days,
contacted as many of them as pos
sibly could, and without a single ex-
ception, everyone l have asked has
quickly admitted that Potomac
Street seems to be the key to the
whole situation, and, as one police
officer put it, 81 was dead set against
making Potomac Street one way, but
Pm firmly convinced now that | was
wrong, and that it was the best
move ever made"
There will, of course, from time
to time, be few minor adjustments
to be made, such as educating mot
oriSts to use more than one lane
when driving on one-way street,
and to be sure to get in the left
hand lane for left turns and the
right-hand lane for right turns, but
it is my prediction that at the end of
the 60-day trial period, the new
traffic ordinance will be made per
manent.
And speaking of the one-way
streets, l was vastly amused to hear
a lady on North Potomac Street
complain about pedestrians walking
both ways on one-way street,
Despite the rainy weather, the
Mems Republican Club of Wash
ington County held very success
full picnic last week, which was
largely attended.
After a swell picnic supper, groups
gathered together for a general dis
cussion of the political situation, and
it is quite evident that the Mems
Republican Club is going to be ex-
tremely active both in the National
election in November and the City
election in 1949.
Despite the fact that Congress was
in special session in Washington,
Congressman j. Glenn Beall made
a special effort to be present and
greeted many old and new friends.
Many other political notables from
this county and surrounding coun-
ties were present, and everybody
was highly enthusiastic over the Re-
publican chances this year.
John Swain, president of the Mems
Club, and his committee, deserve
a lot of credit for the smooth way
in which the picnic was handled.
Something new has been added.
The Young Mems Republican
Club, which has only been organ
lied little while, has taken for
ward step in throwing the club
membership open to the young wom-
en- of the Party, and since we have
got to look to these young men and
women for leadership in the future,
l believe their action is really
worthwhile. Nowadays you simply
just can't overlook the fair sex in
politics, and making the Young
Mems Republican Club "co-ed''
organization should be productive of
not only some fine ideas, but fine
leadership.
And speaking of the fair sex, I'm
very glad to report that there is
evidence that strong move, with
sound backing, has been made to
straighten out the unhappy situa-
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-08-05
Noted Minister Dies

DR.. Henry B. Hemmeter, one of
the most widely known Lutheran
clergymen in the country, died at
his home in Baltimore July 22nd.
The 78-year-old churchman was
president emeritus of Concordia Luz
theran Seminary at Springfield, III.
He was native of Baltimore and
held his first pastorate there.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-08-05
Critical OF Highway Fund

Maryland's allotment under the
1913 Federal Highways Act is sin
adequate" and the method of ma
tionwide distribution is wholly I'M
fair" says Rep. j. Glenn Beall. The
Congressman points out that chose
states with small areas but large
populations, of which Maryland is
one, are not receiving a just allot-
ment of Federal funds for primary
secondary and urban highways"
Maryland has been allotted $4,264,-
900 of total appropriation of $3.50,
100000.
More persons are killed in farming
Il IL.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-08-05

The oldest American college Greek
letter fraternity is Phi Beta Kappa,
organized Dec. 5, 1776, at William and
Mary college, Williamsburg, Va.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-08-05

All Navy personnel on active duty
are forbidden to use their rank or
rate titles in connection with COM
mercial enterprises, except to show
authorship of published manuscripts.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-08-05
Courts Martial To
Sit Enlisted Men
Under New Law Enlisted Men
May Sit AS Members OF Court
When Enlisted Men Are On
Trial.

Trial.
Changes in court-martial pro
cedure and the Articles of War
which have recently been enacted
into law, now permit enlisted men
to sit as members of courts when re-
quested by accused enlisted men.
This is something that enlisted
men have wanted for long time, as
heretofore court-martial proceed
ings were conducted entirely by of
ficers.
Another change in the law now
makes it necessary for law mem
Der of a general court martial to be
a fully qualified lawyer, and also
provides that in the event that the
at a court martial is a
lawyer, then the defending counsel
must be lawyer also.
The final change made in court
martial law gives the accused the
right to have counsel at pre-trial
investigations, which are similar to
Grand Jury investigations in civil
courts. Heretofore accused mem
bers of the armed forces were not
permitted counsel at these pre-trial
investigations.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-08-05

recently designated a naval aviator
at ceremonies conducted by the COM
manding officer of the Naval Air
Station, Jacksonville, Fla.
Midshipman Mason received his
navy wings after completing naval
air advanced training in the Aveng-
er, a torpedo bomber-type aircraft,
and has been ordered to duty with
the Air Force Atlantic Fleet.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-08-05

The shortest tunnel in the u. S. is
the Backbone Rock tunnel in Johnson
County, TEMPO feet long.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-08-05
RothweIl B. Mason
Now Naval Aviator

Official u S. Navy Photograph
Rothwell B. Mason, midshipman
USN, the son of Mr.. and Mrs. James
G. Mason, IL Glenside Avenue, was
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-08-05
AelOOKHAG
AND

By Ellen Hagedorn

By Ellen Hagedorn
Patience is a virtue
Have it if you can
Seldom in woman
But never in mani"
This little jingle we used to
rattle off when we were chill
dren. Now it seems to be very
appropriate.
We all realized that some
thing" would have to be done
about our citys' traffic problem.
For the next sixty days, at
least, we'll hear angry, irritated
voices, full of complaints and
condemnations.
Instead of joining your voice
to those Of the impatient, sup
pose, with a grin and in good
natured tone, you answer them
with: "Aw-Quitcherbelliakin
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-08-05

More persons are killed in farming
than any other occupation.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-08-05

And speaking of the fair sex, I'm
very glad to report that there is
evidence that strong move, with
sound backing, has been made to
straighten out the unhappy situa-
Evening star., 1948-03-20
Sprinqtime and Worry

Although the state of the world Is
scarcely conducive to spirit of merriment
and gay abandon, the human race ought
to take measures against letting itself be-
come too glum. The news headlines are
dark, of course, and the waters of bitter
ness are rising among nations. But it IS
spring again; the crocuS Is up; the time of
the singing of birds is come, and the
voice of the turtle is heard in our land
The good earth is an optimist; it filings off
winters traces; it renews itself; it grows
warm; it burgeonS; and no biped walking
on it should ignore it's fine example and
allow himself to be lost irretrievably to
worry.
Worry. after all, is no fit thing for any
one to cultivate as constant companion.
A human being can carry the weight of
the world on his shoulders only so long,
and then he has to throw it off-at least
occasionally-or he will either crack under
the strain or make his less melancholy
friends desert him in droves. Worse, he
may even spread the contagion until all in
his neighborhood catch the dolorS, droop
with woe, get down in the dumps, feel
and finally sink beyond help into the slough
of despond, there to fret and fume
futilely and bite their nails interminably
while waiting for the fulf1llment of such
horrendous possibilities as war with the
germ and the atom.
Needless to say, if life is to be endurable,
we humans have got to get grip on our
ND ool>o do nYH
into mass of quivering jellyfish, too
frightened to face the day and too
paralyzed by nameless fears to keep our
civilization going. What we need to do
Is to relax more-to get out in the sun
and fresh air. to go see some funny plays
or movies, to study the carefree ways Of
children, to listen to the giggling and giddy
laughter of beVies of pretty girls, and to
make up our minds to ration ourselves on
worry instead of devoting the whole of our
time to brooding about the Kremlin or the
other slings and arrows assailing us in
this all-too-fretful and outrageous age.
In short, psychologically and otherwise,
there is great deal to be said for the old
song that advises us to let smile be our
umbrella on a rainy, rainy day. Too much
worry can be bad for both the body and
soul; on the other hand hey-nonny-
nonny approach to life-in moderation
and on occasion-can have a fine tonic
effect all over. For as the poet has written:
Care to our coffin adds nail no doubt;
And every grin, so merry, draUS one out.
Anyhow, all hail to the new spring, the
crocus, the singing birds, the turtle and
the good burgeoning earth
Evening star., 1948-03-20
Keep Them Safe

The comment most commonly heard at
the National Gallery when the two hun
dred and two pictures from the Kaiser
Friedrich Gallery in Berlin went on display
was an expression Of hope that they will
not be returned to Germany prematurely.
An Army announcement to the effect that
shipment of the treasures to stations In
the American Military Occupation Zone
would be arranged shortly has prompted
fear that this may mean their loss to
their legitimate owners-the German
people. Only recently the famous Zwinger
Gallery in Dresden was looted by Russian
troops.
At least there is chance that the pic
lures found by American officers in the
salt mine at Merkers in April, 1945, would
be imperiled if they were sent back to
Germany. Sending the paintings to Ger
many under existing conditions would be
to gamble with their safety unreasonably.
The crowds which focked to view them
when the exhibition was opened realized
that, and the Army might do worse than
be guided by public opinion. None of the
Kaiser Friedrich treasures should be sent
home until 1t has been made certain that
they will not be stolen or marred after
arrival there.
Evening star., 1948-03-20

television camera attached to the eye
piece of the big scope.
It Is not hard to envision wider uses of
this merger of television and astronomy
The arrangement should appeal to colleges
interested in expanding visual education
methods. Television could, in effect, trans
form the science classroom into an i'm
provised observatory, where large group
of students would be able to view the stars
simultaneously instead of through the
tedious process of taking their turns at
one eyepiece. When the television net
work extends across the continent, i'm
portant eclipses or other heavenly phe-
nomena could be televised to sections
where the view was obscured by weather
conditions. And If global television ever
should become feasible, eclipses visible only
in other parts of the world could be
watched by astronomers everywhere.
Certain it is that wMAIt-TV has pio-
neered in field of television that offers
great opportunities for education as well
as entertainment. Further experiments of
this sort should stimulate popular interest
in science-a trend to be encouraged in
this era of revolutionary scientific progress.
Evening star., 1948-03-20
Threatened Scandinavia

PreSlQenC IrumanS pointed reference TO
"the hazard of the entire Scandinavian
Peninsula" implicit in Soviet Russia's
pressure on Finland has had quick con-
flrmation from the political heads of the
three countries concerned. The very day
after the Presidents special message to
Congress, the Prime Ministers of Sweden,
Norway and Denmark met in a confidential
conference at the Swedish capital, Stock
holm. And although the precise topics
discussed were not made public, state
ments given out by the participants made
no bones of the grave situation in which
the Scandinavian countries find them
selves.
Communism was roundly denounced,
alike as domestic and an international
peril. The local Communist Parties in
Scandinavia, though fortunately not strong
in themselves, were pilloried as disloyal
elements bent on undermining the econo
mics of their respective countries and
working together for the violent overthrow
of existing governments and the estab-
lishment of Red relationships which would
end all democratic freedom. The Premiers
pledged vigorous resistance to all such
efforts, whether from within or without,
and wholehearted cooperation with the
Marshall Plan. In short, these official
statements leave no doubt as to where the
Scandinavian bloc stands in the crisis
between east and west which divides
Europe today. Incidentally, it is interest
ing to note that all three Premiers are
likewise heads of Social Democratic
Parties in their respective homelands
1t must have taken considerable courage
and the assurance of backing by the over
whelming weight of public opinion to
have made statements obviously so dis
pleasing to Moscow and the Communist
International This is so because the COM
bined strength of the Scandinavian coun-
tries is inadequate, of itself, to resist a
major aggression on the part of Russia.
Sweden alone has a fairly strong army,
a competent navy and good air force.
But the Scandinavians could not hope to
do more than fight delaying action
against Russian aggression unless quickly
supported by the United States and
Britain.
Norway is especially endangered by
Soviet ambitions. Its northern extremity,
Finmarken, Is now contiguous to Russian
territory. Finmarken possesses warm
water ports which would give Russia bases
Evening star., 1948-03-20

on the Atlantic. Furthermore, Norway's
dependency Spitzbergen, has been openly
coveted by Moscow, which brought pressure
last year on the Norwegian government
for base leases there. As for Denmark,
Soviet pressure has been exerted to bring
about the termination of American base
rights in Greenland, with similar pressure
upon Iceland to the same end.
The traditional policy of all the Scan
dinavian countries has been one of neu-
trality. This kept them out of World War
I, though it did not save Denmark and
Norway from conquest by Nazi Germany
in World War II. The strategic Importance
of Scandinavia has become so great that
its neutrality in another major conflict
would seem practically impossible. Thus,
the fortnight declarations of Scan
dinavian political leaders on the vital
issues of today are as significant as they
are welcome to the democratic world.
Evening star., 1948-03-20
Astronomy in the Home

Stargazing may well become popular
indoor sport, however silly the notion may
seem on first consideration. The novel
television program broadcast by WMAL-
TV from the Naval Observatory provided
ample proof that the idea has interesting
possibilities.
The broadcast showed that it is per-
fectly practicable to bring the wonders
of telescope exploration right into the
homes of television fans. Seated in the
comfort of their living rooms or other
vantage spots, many of Washington s
video enthusiasts were treated to an as
tronomer's-eyeview of Mars, Saturn and
the moon. A running explanation of the
sights they were seeing was given by an
observatory official. It was all done with
mirrors and q camera-the mirrors of a
forty-inch rejecting telescope and q
Evening star., 1948-03-20
Protests Music in Buses

To the Editor OF The Star
suppose there is nothing the victims of Cap
ital Transit can do If the company is deter
mined to add to the present discomfort on
crowded buses and trolleys by handing out
canned music and commercials but it is unfair
that the test toll was taken of women who were
on their way for days shopping. After ALL
those women are the soap-opers listeners of
the country and they are used to radio for
background noise.
People who travel by public transportation
twice every day are the ones who should be
questioned. We are the riders who support
Capital Transit and we are just stubborn
enough to ride radio-infested cars as little as
possible. When fares went up the company
income didn't 60 up because we quit buying
passes and limited our use of public transpor-
tation.
ride public transportation six miles twice
q day. Unfortunately. can't walk that twice
a day, but can walk it once. I won't listen
to nine commercials on that IS minute trip
twice daily. DISGUISED.
Evening star., 1948-03-20
Elius Hicks

Yesterday was the two hundredth ami
Versary of the birth of one of the most
remarkable Americans who ever has lived
Elias Hicks the famous Quaker preacher
and reformer A native of Hampstead
township, Long Island, New York, he had
much the same background as Walt Whit
man, represented the same middle class
conditions of existence, developed much
the same democratic objectives Self
educated, he earned his bread as a car
penter, later managed a farm for his
father-in-law, spoke at nearby religious
meetings, perfected natural talent for
exhortation until he was recognized as an
orator OF very great power, indeed.
Kindness was the keystone OF Hicks
philosophy. He was an opponent of slavery
because he regarded 1t as cruel. His view
OF Christ was that of the worlds supreme
exponent OF mercy. "A tender, humane
spirit prompted him to call for charita-
bleness toward even the least of animals
Salvation, he insisted, was to be found
within the enlightened individual soul. He
did not accept evangelical doctrines" of
mass conversion. Many Of his opinions
were considered "too radical" Especially
when he pleaded for enlarged rights and
opportunities for the unprivileged masses"
he was branded a revolutionary" His
popularity added to the critical attitude
of conservative Friends.
Finally, in April, 1927, the followers of
Hicks and the Orthodox Quakers parted
company The schism still prevails, but
latterly it has not been an effective bar
rier. Descendants of both parties to the
original cleavage work together, share the
same basic faith and equally admire the
prophet of long ago as thinker rigidly
honest and devotedly sincere. The ex
travagances associated with his name in
his own era are forgotten, as well they
should be-
Evening star., 1948-03-20
For Ulysses Wandering

NeDer q 1ohite gull skins the sea,
But under the crook of his wing bears he
A message to you from the heart OF me.
Dazzling flight in the early day,
Clearing the miles to the far array.
Tireless ptntons breasting the spray:
Then, I'm the glo1D of the soestering sun
When t,0ihght falls and day is done.
The gulls fly honaing. Every one
Speeding, as II they somehoD knew
They Dere bringing ouer the oceans blue
An answer to me, from the heart OF you.
MAIZE v. CARUTHERS.
Evening star., 1948-03-20
Mr.. Wallace Follows the Line

On the morning after President Truman
asked Congress for legislation temporarily
reviving the draft, the Daily Worker,
official organ of the American Communist
Party, charged in an editorial: "The peril
of war comes from the profit-hungry mi
nority Of Wall Street banker generals who
seized the foreign policy Of the U. S. A.
after Roosevelt died."
A few hours later Henry Wallace went
on the air and said: 1--WE have come to
this world crisis because willful men with
private interests are debating our foreign
policy. Their interest is profits, not people.
They seek to protect and extend their
foreign investments against the democratic
actions of people abroad"
Who are these men who stand indicted
indiscriminately by Henry Wallace and the
Daily Worker?
The Daily Worker at least names one,
charging that Secretary of Defense For
restals investment banking firm has inter-
ests In the Middle East. But when he
entered Government service in 1910, at Mr..
Roosevelt's request, Mr.. Forrestal severed
all connections with the banking firm of
Dillon, Read 81 Co. That company, ac-
cording to one of its spokesmen, has no
interests or investments in the Middle East
or the Far East. So the Daily Worker s
evil insinuation Is false.
Mr.. Wallace, however, names no one
and mentions not a single fact which by
any stretch of the imagination could sup
port his accusation. When a presidential
no1 nj 1ofa
Mr.. Wallace has made, the people have
every right to insist that he name names
and produce facts. He does neither.
Is Mr.. Wallace talking about President
Truman, and If so, where is the evidence
that he would derive any profits from an
expanded national defense? Is he talking
about Secretary of State George C. Mar
shall? What is the evidence of any interest
in profits on his part? Is he talking about
Senator Vandenberg? Is there any evi-
dence that he is interested in profits, not
people? If he is talking about Secretary
Forrestal, has he the slightest bit of evil
dence to support his accusation?
These are the men who are debating our
foreign policy, and the American people
should think seriously about the unsup-
ported charge which Mr.. Wallace brings
against them. For it is very serious
thing when man who seeks to be Presi-
dent of the United States sinks so far into
the depths of demagoguery.
Before any one casts a vote for Mr..
Wallace he should insist upon answers to
these questions: Cd Who are the men in
charge OF our foreign policy whom you
accuse of selling out their country for
the sake OF profits? ca Where is the
evidence to support the charge?
Evening star., 1948-03-20
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE

@. How does chantey differ from other
folk songs?-E. M. M
A. The chantey differs from other songs in
that the rhythm is of much more Importance
than the words. Chanteys were originally used
to help a group of seamen to work in unison
on q windlass or a line where united effort
was necessary. A leader or chanteyman usually
sang half of couplet and the whole group
joined in on the chorus.
G. Where Is Mt. Ararat?-D. G.
A. This traditional site of the landing OF
Noah's Ark Is on the border between Turkey
and Iran, near Soviet Armenia. There Is also
mountain by this name. 2,O43 feet high, in
Eldorado County, California. 1t is just north
of Coloma, on the south fork of the American
River, where gold was discovered at Suffers
Mill a century ago.
O. Is it possible for an American student
in England to work his way through college?
j. M. M.
A. 1t is not possible for student to work
his way through college in England. For per-
mission to work during vacations ne must
apply to the Ministry of Labour.
@. How are Olympic Games boxing champion
ships decided? In other words, what Is the
procedure of eliminating boxers?-S. w.
A. The Amateur Athletic Union of the United
States says that the procedure used in elimi-
mating boxers IN the olympic Garnes Is as Iol-
lows: Each class is drawn, one boxes two, three
boxes four, and so on; then the winner Of one
and two meets the winner Of three and four.
and so on.
@ Which of the cities named in his honor did
Abraham Lincoln help to lay out?-F. C.
A. It was Lincoln, III, founded in 1852. and
the only one of the "a cities in the United States
named for Abraham Lincoln that honored him
in this fashion before he became famous.
@. Who was "Tonti of the Iron Hand"?-G. @.
A. Henry de Tonu G650-170D was q COM
panion of La Sale In his Mississippi Valley
explorations. He received his nickname from
an artificial iron left hand.
@. What Presidents had red hair?-H. D. r.
A. Jefferson, Jackson, Van Buren, Grant,
and Coolidge are described as having red
hair. Washingtons hair was sandy"