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Evening star., 1948-09-14
The Incendiury Russians

It Is q commentary on their popularity
among Germans that the Russians did
rather poorly with their monster DEM
onstration" in Berlin on Sunday. They
had resorted to extraordinary measures,
including threats, to make the affair as
big and noisy as possible, but the crowd
they dragooned numbered only In the
neighborhood Of 100000, and its chief
characteristic was a marked lack OF en-
thusasm. At best, the whole show added
up to third-rate performance when
measured against the genuinely spontane-
Gus one put on last Thursday by 25o0oo
Berliners protesting against the Stain
dictatorship and It's stooges.
The basic reason for this comparativ
failure is pretty much self-evident. How
ever little they may love their Anglo
French American conquerors, the German
people love the Russians far less. In Ber-
lin especially, the bullying and terroristic
nature of Soviet policy-topped by the
brutal blockade effort-has long since
made clear. that the Kremlin's main OBJ
jective is to prolong conditions of misery
and chaos in Hitlers shattered Reich as
a prelude to taking it over altogether. BY
way Of contrast, the policy of the Western
Powers seems 50 just, decent and generous
that the relative listlessness of Sundays
Red-sponsored demonstration is not at all
surprising. To the vast majority of Ger
mans, nothing could be palmer than that
their salvation rests with France, Britain
and the United States. Hence their un-
mistakable and deep anti-Soviet senti-
ment and their strong support for the
West.
But If such q division of feeling against
the Russians has had any SOLDERING or soft
ening effect on them, there Is as yet no
evidence Of It.. On the contrary, the signs
suggest that the more unpopular they be-
come in Germany, the harsher they grow
and the less concerned they seem about
| mouthing violent threats and committing
| acts that could conceivably precipitate
war Thus, during the past weekend, two
OF their top military men in Berlin
| deliberately intensified, the grave interna-
tional tension with incepdiary and men
acing TRADES against the fascist" West
particularly against America, which one
of the speakers described as being the same
| as Hitler's Reich, and which he implicitly
Evening star., 1948-09-14
Let the Voters Decide

William Green, president of the Ameri
can Federation of Labor, has been one OF
the most vigorous and persistent critics Of
the Taft-Hartley Act. In his view 1t is
an iniquitous piece of legislation which was
Republican conspiracy against the people.
And he has tried his best to make 1t one
Of the main issues, If not the principal
issue, In the forthcoming national election.
Evidently he feels he is having some
success, for Mr.. Green has told conven-
ton of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car
Porters, meeting in Detroit that 1T Is
rapidly becoming apparent that the Taft
Hartley Act constitutes one of the principal
Furthermore, he said, "organized labor is
gratified over this development"
1t is reasonable to infer from this that,
in Mr.. Green's judgment, a victory at the
polls for the Democrats would be equiva-
lent to a reputation of the law by the
voters. Conversely, in all fairness, Re-
publican victory ought to be construed as
an Endorsement by. the electorate of the
statute and its Republican sponsors So
the thing to do now is to await the verdict
Of November 2. II the Democrats win the
Taft-Hartley law undoubtedly will go out
the window. II the Republicans win it
will be assumed that the people have
spoken out in favor of the statute, and it
is to be expected that Mr.. Green will accept
their judgment and not contend in the
future that the law Is lacking in popular
support.
Evening star., 1948-09-14

singled out as future enemy to be
smashed" by Kremlin-led progressive"
forces. On top of all this, amid rumors OF
Communist plot to seize the city after
our presidential election in November,
General LeMay, our air commander In
Europe, has Just revealed that the Rus
slams have been conducting "maneuvers"
whose main purpose appears to be to
harass our airlift into Berlin with barrage
balloons binding searchlights and bursts
of anti-aircraft fire.
= Clearly enough, the Russians are thus
talking and acting in way that indicates
they do not care how unpopular they be-
come in Germany or anywhere else. More
over, as If to show their contempt for
suggestions that they should be indicted
in the United Nations, they have increased
the braZenneSs of their conduct at the
very moment when the General Assembly
and the Security Council are preparing to
meet in Paris. Just what they hope to
accomplish with such a policy, or just
where it is likely to lead, is anybodys
guess. Only one thing seems certain: If
they keep on with it much longer, the
world will be extremely hard put to avert
war. The situation is grimly reminiscent
of the last months of peace in 1899. We
may still hope for the best, but this is no
time for mere wishful thinking.
Evening star., 1948-09-14
Correct Pie Eotinq

The ball and chain anchor OF folklore
mores is a distressful weight on those who
see clearly how their peers could improve
their lot Do-gooders have a rocky ROAD
In our society and the countryman con-
cedes his fellow citizens are entitled to
their idiosyncracies. 1t is sad spectacle,
however to see the average person con-
sumo a piece of pie wrong end frst.
The subject is important because pies
are 20 vital in the Nations culinary
scheme. All pies are excellent eating
except wish-washy, nabby, unstable and
unpredictable custard The list Of &C
eeptable pies is a Who's Who in the des-
sert realm: apple, mince, raisin, prune,
apricot, molasses, vinegar, chocolate, cara
mel, cranberry, sour cream, date, squash
pumpkin, cherry, peach, strawberry, rasp-
berry, blackberry and rhubarb.
Mr.. Webster is ~ terse and impersonal
as usual. He contents himself with: "An
article of food consisting Of 4 pastry crust
with any Of various kinds of 1llins; also
Evening star., 1948-09-14

kind Of layer cake spread with jam or
cream" Aside from the horrendous nom
sense Of labelling cake pie, this tech
nical definition adequately covers the
situation. The angle that is. important
has nothing to do with the variety of pie.
1t has nothing to do with the time Of con-
sumption. Pies are perfectly adaptable
for all three meals Of the day and for
bedtime snack. The object Of this crusade
Is the correct method OF eating. Have
the point directly away from you. Get
rid of the dry crumbly crust first. Then
you can conclude with mouthful of
berry, blackberry and rhubarb
Evening star., 1948-09-14
White School Protest

The complaint which has been filed by
parents of children attending a white
school in Gloucester County Virginia, is
interesting, not because it has any sig
ntfcant bearing on the controversy arising
out of the inferiority of Negro schools
but because it is revelatory of the general
inadequacy of the States public school
system.
School authorities in Gloucester and
King George Counties have been ordered
by a Federal court to provide colored
children with school facilities substantially
equal to those for whites. There Is no
doubt that, on the whole, colored schools
In these counties are inferior, and this Is
true of most of the Virginia counties.
But 1t is also true, as the complaining white
parents contend, that some white schools
are inferior to Negro schools
This particular complaint concerns the
Severn elementary school in Gloucester,
school with no sanitary facilities, nc Fny-
sical improvements in 80 or 40 years, and
the same individual wood stove heating
system that characterizes the colored
schools. And this condition in the Severn
school is by no means limited to Gloucester
County In many other sections of the
State there are white schools that are far
inferior to the better Negro schools, at
least so far as buildings and equipment
90. And for those who think that this
condition Is restricted to the rural areas,
q tour OF schools within ten miles of Wash
ington would be revealing. They would
find hundreds of white as we'll rs colored
children attending classes in cheap wooden
buildings heated with wood stoves, and
with toilet facilities that are q disgrace
10 the community.
In the nearby areas this condition Is
attributable for the most part to the in
crease in population that came with the
war. But the same cannot be said OF the
overall picture in Virginia. With the
notable exception Of relatively few for
ward looking counties, school construction
has been permitted to fall far behind the
needs of the children. And if there is
going to be any significant improvement,
wholly aside from the problem raised by
the relative merits of schools for white and
colored, 1t is going to be necessary for
the people of Virginia to raise more reve-
nue.. This can be done through adoption
of a sales tax, an increase in real estate
taxes, or perhaps through combination OF
the two. But there is not going to be
any material improvement in the school
picture either for white or coloreo, until
more money for schools becomes available
Evening star., 1948-09-14
Letters to The Star
Not a Goddess Country


To the Editor Of The star:
I would like to reply to Edw. Wolesensky's
letter Of September In which he blasts the
Christian religion, using the terms religious
superstition" and "pro-religious propaganda
From the context Of this letter I would pre-
sumo that he Is upset over the issue OF
whether or not atheists should be- given radio
time.
It Is not my intention to answer the ques-
ton Of whether or not atheists should nave
radio time, because that brings up the question
of whether any group should have special
privileges or free time on the radio. / wisn
only to point out to Mr.. Wolesensky tnat
his blast at Christianity is misdirecteo since
radio time is mot extended to Christians only
but to most groups who profess oeifel IN
God and to show Mr.. Wolesensky that THIS
Nation lives under God and according TO
history, always has lived that way. II Mr..
Wolesensky is ranging himself on the SIDE OF
atheism he should be directing his blast at
God Himself since in atheism there is no
God.
In the United States all religious groups
share in the privilege of airing" their yeiws:
Jews Christians of all denominations, ana
anv other God believing groups who wish
to be heard This country was founded upon
the principle of religious freedom 1t well
comes the presence of all groups who profess
faith in Divine Providence. 1t recognizes the
c,tizenshiu Of those who have not realized
the existence of God-who sincerely cannot,
or for other reasons will not, profess Goa.
This latter group should remember that IL
is accepting the protection Of government
which, while 1t does not uphold any one
doctrine or any one creed Is based upon q
belief in God.
Our Pilgrim fathers were searching for
land where they could worship God In thelr
own way Columbus and his men, when tney
stepped upon the shores Of the New Worio'
sank upon their knees In thanks to Goo.
There is no record in American history OF
an group landing upon our shores crying
Down with Cod"
Has Mr. Wolesensky, as an American Citizen
ever read the words at the top Of every copper
penny in his pockets: I'm God we Irst
Every coin that he spends for his food, cloth
inc and housing is stamped: In God We
Trust Can he sing the last verse Of our
NationalSAnthem2
Aoh thus be it ever when freemen shall stand
Between their loved homes and foul wars
desolstionl
H,est with victory and peace, may the heaven
rescued land
Praise the Power that hath mace ana pre-
served US q nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause II Is
just,
And this be our motto: In God Is Our Trust!
Also,the last verse Of America:
Our fathers" God, to Thee. Author OF liberty
To Thee we sing.
Long may our land be bright with freeooms
holy light;
Protect us by Thy might, Great Co..
our King"
let Mr. Wolesensky read the Maynower CON-
naet which begins: IN the name Of God,
Amen" Let him read the Declaration OF 1nde-
pendence, the Constitution, which separates
church and State in the First Amendment the
words of any and all of our Presidents to
discover that this country lives under God.
However. Mr.. Wolesensky and all others Ike
Evening star., 1948-09-14
September Is q LuIIoby

September is lullaby, noon-icdym
And t,oilioht-coot-dnds subtle as hand
Laid fenderIy upon the seed-brotcH form
OF oro,ofno things Dhich ut the summer
land. sa
The drifting spice"of pnrple-orape colopns
Tpfnes drotrsfly around the rtsset htlls,
While color blent ,Dith dusty Debs and stone
The stubbled grasses stand Ike sharp
ened Qains.
For all the loss Of hum and Dhtyrtnc 1oipD.
And little creatures quick to dtsdppedy,
This softly ,oitchtng aria ioiH bring
The sleep of beauty to the time OF redr--
And Earth he nestled In q golden sleeps y
Her children ted, and spring seed IN hey
kept SARAH NJ HoWARD...
Evening star., 1948-09-14
Nv THE HAsKIN SERVICE,

BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE.
Q. Is it true that the city of Havre de Grace,
Md, lost by one vote the distinction OF bscom-
ing the Nations Capital7--M. Z. r.
A. According to the Maryland Historical So
ciety, Havre de Grace never seems to have
been directly considered as q possible site Of
the Capital Of the United States. The belief
that 1t was 50 considered seems to have arisen
from the fact that efforts were made In Con-,
gress during l7S9 and 17s0 to locate the Capital
upon the banks Of the Susquehanna River.
OF course. Hayre de Grace as q city upon that
tualy the advocates Of the Susquehanna
seemed to have had In mind q site within
the boundaries Of Pennsylvania. The only
cities which figured largely in the debates swere
Baltimore, Wilmington, Germantown and
Philadelphia.
@. Is DR.. Hale, in whose honor the 200-inch
telescope was named, still livingp-L. r. J..
A. DR.. George Ellery Hale died In 1888. 1t
was he who conceived the idea of the giant
mirror and helped TO obtain the $6,550,00e
Rockefeller Foundation grant which made
the project possible.
@. In what year did . volcanic explosion
cause a cold summer7-H. T. M.
A. The year in question was 1915. facetiously
called eighteen hundred and -froee- -to-death.
It followed quickly the great explosion OF
Tomboro In the island OF sumbawa, near Java,
which filled the upper air with powdered dust,
greatly reducing the intensity Of the sunshine
and lowering the temperature on TIE earth.
@. When was the Catholic Veterans organi.
sAtion founded?-W. w.
A. The national headquarters Of Catholic War
Veterans, Inc, founded In 1885 by the Rev. Ed.
J. Higgins, chaplain Of World War !. Is at $50
Fifth avenue New York IN Y.
Evening star., 1948-09-14

ilesed to leave these shores At any time, to join
forces with those people elsewhere, who in
their special brand Of freedom are trying to
live without God. RUTH MILES BAXTER.
Evening star., 1948-09-14
Praise for Essay

To the Editor Of The Star:
I want to congratulate Rudolph j. Berdans
on the excellent article in The Star OF recent
date, entitled Essay on Nom Equality" 1t
covered the subject 20 reasonably and
thorougfly. g. W. T.
Evening star., 1948-09-14
Clerky and Politics

To the Bditor Of The star:
The letter Of H. NJ r. In your columns Of
September z said some things which needed
saying about the trend toward communism
manifested In such q pronounced way by the
spokesmen Of the Federal Council Of the
Churches Of Christ In America and the newly
established World Council of Churches. These
utterances, such as that quoted by Dr. Reinhold
Niebuhr, and referred to by H. M. F. give
Christian laymen sense Of deep concern.
II the clergy Of the Protestant churches only
would learn that they have single commission
and that Is 10 preach the gospel, and would
refrain from injecting this into the political
affairs of the world, it would bring sense Of
deep satisfaction to most Christian believers
CARLYLE B. HAYNES
Defiance of Unconstitutional Practices
To the Editor Of The Star:
~ The deep concern manifested by William
Capitman of the so.called Progressive Party
over the plight of the Negro children who were
refused admission to segregated playground
and his stern condemnation of the police for
discharsing their duty lead him to discuss
the constitutional rights of "second-rate" citi-
zens.
Granting for the moment that segregation is
unconstitutional, while the "unconstitutionality
exists in forms Of law, those laws are to be rec
ognised and obeyed until such time as they may
be replaced by better ones. Intelligent ana
morally guided citizens, white or colored, do
not place themselves in positions where force
must be used to carry out such laws, thereby
making public spectacles Of themselves.
Colored parents are aware the rules exist.
If the rules are wrong, sending their children
to segregated Fairgrounds in defiance of them
cannot accomplish any purpose, save that Of
defiance; and we can only conclude that de-
fiance Is, therefore, their purpose
There are many unconstitutional practices
in this country from which white people also
suffer Do we defantly challenge them! No,
we patiently bide our time until . better under
standing Of justice il had and higher law comes
int0 operition, knowing that such corrections
must come under proper government.
Many crimes are committed in the name OF
constitutionality. Even the Supreme Court
cannot interpret 1t without confusion. Then let
not our colored brethren snd those response
BILE for their confusion On this Issue decide
that they know all there Is TO know about our
Constitution.
EUNIcE BURKs
Evening star., 1948-09-14

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
Driter, although 1t Is permissible for
,Driter knoton to The Star to use
nom de plume. Please be briet.
Evening star., 1948-09-14
Questions and Answers

reader can set the answer 10 any question of
FAC, b, rsitin: The fysnnS s,sr Infernsten
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-24
DOROTHY STEARNS ROFF
 SCHOOL DE DANCING

Classes now enrolling, three and a half years to sixty years. Boys acrobatic class. Social dancing for beginners. Phone Red 575. 93 At
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-24
EASTERN STAR

Initiation, Juneau Chapter No. T, o. E. S., Tuesday, May 25, 800 o'clock. Alice Brown,
 1895 2t) Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-24
NOTICE OF MARsuALs SALE

United States of America, Territory of Alaska, ss.
 Public notice is hereby given, that by virtue of writ of Fieri Facias Cor execution) dated May 21, AID 1948, issued out of the District Court, of the United States for the First District of Alaska in admiralty on a judgment rendered in said Court, on the 21 day of May, AID. 1948, in favor of James D. Madsen and Ed ward P. Madsen, co-partners, and Alaska Credit Bureau of Juneau, and against Orville Wheat and the vessel 31 A 791 I have, on this 21 day of May, AID. 1943, levied upon the fol- lowing described Personal Propetry, situated ih the Precinct of Juneau and Territory of Alaska, to wit: ves- sel 31 A 791 her tackle, apparel, furniture, boats, engines and other appurtenances and that I will, &C., cordingly, offer said Personal Prop erty for sale, at pubic vendue to the highest and best bidder, for cash, on the l day of June, AID. 1948, at 2 o'clock P. M, at Small Boat Harbor, Juneau, Alaska.
 Dated, Juneau Alaska, May 21, A.D., 1948.
 WILLIAM T. MAHONEY
 First District of Alaska
 By Walter G. HELLAN,
 Deputy WILLIAM L. PAUL JR.
 Plaintiffs Attorney.
 First publication, May 21, 1948. Last publication, May 27, 1948.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-24
RADIO LOG
KINY = JUNEAU Alaska Broadcasting Go.
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 MONDAY EVENING 5:00-WINNER TAKE ALLEGES. 5:30-Totem Talk-Forecasts. 5:45-Viking Varieties. 6:00-PAA News. 6:15-Waltz at Dinner. 6:30-Sports on Spot. 6:45-Boys of North. Mystery House. 7:30-Ak.THUR GODFREY -CBS 800-Standard News Forecasts. 8:15-Community Center. 8:30-PEOPLE'S PLATFORM
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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-10-07
Toasilmasters 10
Hold Area Meet

The Kennewick and Pasco
Toastmasters clubs will be hosts
at an area meeting on Sunday,
October Is, at the Lewis Hotel
in Pasco, Bruce Lampson, presi-
dent Of the Kennewick club, an
nounced today.
Officers from all the clubs In
the sixth area and from the dis
trict will be in attendance at the
business meeting, which starts at
2 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the
Lewis Hotel. Speech training and
other topics of value in develop
ing speaking ability will be con-
sidered.
Toastmasters, their ladies and
the Kennewick Toastmistresses
will gather for a dinner meeting
at 6 o'clock. Bob Delwo Of Spo.
kane will deliver his international
contest winning speech. A hal
hour radio broadcast will begir
at 1880 o'clock.
Tickets for the dinner are $3.50
and will be available to Toast
masters through their respective
clubs, Lampson said.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-10-07
Council Declines
Repair Request

After hearing q request rom
Walter Woehler that city work
men examine and repair sewer
connection on his property, coun-
cilmen Tuesday night declined to
comply.
! No difficulty was experienced
with the line, Woehler contended,
until city equipment carried out
road repairs in the area.
crews have unplugged the sewer
for Woehler on several previous
occasions and ruled that the city
would consider the matter further,
if excavations by the. property
owner shows its liability.
Woehler also complained about
the delay in restoring Avenue B
to full disability, and that he has
been required to take out a IL
cense to operate his trailer court,
while other operators are per-
mitted to continue business with
out licenses.
Either everyone should be re-
quired to qualify for, and pay for
licenses, or my fee should be re.
funded to me-" said Woehler.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-10-07
Cherry Filled Coffee Coke

the former Elda ANA,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-10-07
Exams Open for
Civ Pairolnlen

The lad who, years ago, said
he wanted to grow up to be a
policeman may realize his ambi-
ton. That is If he has grown to
the extent of five feet, nine inch
es, and a weight Of not less than
$50 pounds.
Applications for civil service
examinations to fill vacancies
and to establish eligibility for
patrolmen in the Kennewick Po-
lice department will be accepted
until Octobr 20, according to
H. E. Oliver, chairman of the
Civil Service commission. Appli-
cation forms may be secured at
office of the secretary, room 8,
the police department or at the
Penney building.
Besides the height and weight
requirements, applicants must be
citizens of the United States and
not less than Is years Of age or
more than IS. Birth certificates
and certificates Of graduation
from high school must accompany
applications.
Veterans may avail themselves
of 10 percent veteran preference.
Starting Compensation is $275
per month with an initial salary
Of $4,000 per year after appoint
ment to regular force, which may
be obtained by demonstrated
merit and ability.
Appointments will be made by
the Chief Of Police on the basis
Of competitive examinations.