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Evening star., 1948-04-27
Russia and Palestine

Russia's sudden decision to Join in the
deliberations Of the United Nations Trus-
teeship Council is tied in directly with
the mounting crisis in Palestine. AS things
look now, the Council is expected to take
action of some sort to protect the holy
places OF Jerusalem and do whatever else
can be done to lessen the violence of the
Arab-Jewish struggle. This may involve
the formation of a small international
police force-an undertaking in which the
Kremlin undoubtedly wants to have a
voice; hence its move to stop boycotting
the Council.
The boycott began more than a year
ago, with the Russians claiming that the
Trusteeship Council had been improperly
created. Ever since then-until now-they
have abstained from taking part in its
work. But this has in no way affected
their right to participate at any time of
their own choosing. Under the Charter
OF the United Nations they are entitled
to permanent seat in this 12-nation
agency. There is no question about that.
The only question is whether their par
ticipation at this juncture will tend to
complicate the u. Ms effort to deal with
the critical Palestine situation.
1t Is an open secret, of course, that the
United States and other Western powers
are strongly opposed to the idea of letting
Soviet troops be part of any international
contingent that may be organized for
policing operations in the Holy Land. The
reason for this is not hard to find Expe-
rience has shown that whenever the Red
Army moves in anywhere, it is extremely
reluctant to move out. To invite it into
Palestine would be to invite it to plant
itself In the strategically crucial Middle
East, and the consequences of any such
arrangement could be deadly serious.
= The TruSteeship Council, however. can
operate without the veto power. 1t can
act within its limited sphere-as an agency
OF the General Assembly-on the strength
OF the majority. Accordingly, Soviet par
tclpation In 1t does not mean that Red
Army troops must be included If a deci-
sion Is reached to organize a small police
1orce Tor Jerusalem. The Russians NAV
argue Tor inclusion, but they apparently
can be kept out If the other members do
not want them in. Thus, although their
fNSo>AASS AL WIG SOullSll gives GIeIU B. voice
IN the proceedings, it does not put them
In position to make demands under
threat OF paralyzing everything with their
veto
Nevertheless, If they so desire, the Rus
SLAMS may be able to create a lot of
oratorical fireworks in the Trusteeship
Council for propaganda purposes. Just
what they intend to do, however, and lust
why they have ended their boycott is a
matter that must remain purely specula-
tive until they show their hand The fact
may be that they do not really wish to
flsh In troubled waters or make a bad
situation worse than it is. At any rate
one must hope so, for the United Nations
can hardly stand added complications at
this stage in trying to deal with the tragic
and explosive Arab-Jewish conflict.
Evening star., 1948-04-27
The Problem of Leukemia
How Science Is Searching for Key That May Unlock
"All the Secret Doors" of Cancer
By Pat McGradv


One Of the most difficult diseases to treat
is Observation-Disclosures called cancer of the
white blood cells"
The white blood cells are formed in tissues
OF the spleen, lymphatic glands, bone mar
row and other organs. Under normal condi-
tions there is one white blood cell to about
500 or 600 red blood cells; but during certain
Illnesses the white blood cells multiply rapidly
to protect the body against disease.
And then sometimes for some unknown rea-
son, the white blood cells multiply rapidly and
without respite-overloading the blood stream,
softening the bone marrow, swelling the spleen
and enlargening other blood-forming organs.
That Is leukenlia.
Only few years ago. the doctor recogniz-
ing leukemia, shrugged his shoulders sadly
and wondered how best to break the news to
the family. There was no cure, no hope, no
comfort to be offered.
There still is no absolute cure for leukemia.
But growing number of new treatments add
months and years to the lives of chronic leuke-
mia patients, permitting them to continue
work and easing the pain. For acute leukemia
which runs short course-palliative treat
ments are few.
Originally, leukemia was treated with ar
sencials, which helped few patients for
little while.
Three-Part Program Visualized.
Now under grants by the American Cancer
Society-which> currently is seeking public
contributions totaling $l6yO4O000 to finance
it's program of research, education and service
dozens of scientists throughout the Nation
are developing new means of treating leukemia.
,Radiologists have found that X-rays and
radioactive isotopes chemicals charged with
roIi iuif hoyo hoI hnra Fo;a
some cases of leukemia. All the results have
been temporary-and the term, temporary"
in this case, may mean anything from few
weeks to several years.
But there is no way of knowing what cases
will respond to radiation or to what type Of
radiation. And only through experience can
dosages be determined.
Some radiologists have wrought good re-
suits by spraying the entire body with X-rays.
Some have concentrated rays on few areas,
such as the blood-forming organs or specific
lymph nodes. Experts will argue for and
against high dosage and frequent radiation
or low dosage and infrequent radiation ther-
apy; and all of them can point up their con-
tentionS with examples of palliation for pa
tients
Using ABomb By-Products
Radioactive isotopes-particularly sodium
and phosphorous-have given temporary re-
lief to leukemic patients But medical science
knows too well that these do not constitute
cures. Perhaps another substance charged
with radiation will prove more effective and
to this end many Investigators supported by
the American Cancer Society, continue animal
experiments with by-products of the atom
bomb.
In 1912 British secret agents stole samples
OF new and horrifying poison gas which Ger
many had devised and was storing in great
quantities. Chemists determined this gas was
Evening star., 1948-04-27
A Sturt on Frinqe Purkinq

1t is encouraging to learn that the Dis
trict Motor Vehicle Parking Agency at last
is beginning to make some headway in it's
long-Stalled fringe parking program. Ten
tative arrangements have been made for
the construction of the city's first planned
fringe parking lot to have special shuttle
bus service. The lot will be at Florida and
Connecticut avenues Northwest, on the
Temple Heights property.
Under plans announced by Chairman
P. Y K. Howat of the parking agency, a
group of local businessmen will form a
corporation to operate the lot. The Capital
Transit Company has been requested to
cooperate in the enterprise by providing
frequent bus service between the lot and
the downtown section. The lot would ac-
commodate about four hundred and fifty
automobiles.
Thus, If the undertaking meets expecta-
tions of its sponsors some four hundred
and fifty fewer automobiles would compete
in the daily parking-space hunt in the
congeSted business center. Their owners
would leave their cars on the fringe of
the downtown district and travel the re-
mainder of the way to their Offices or other
places Of business by bus. This is the
system which has proved successful in
relieving traffic troubles in number of
other cities. New York City Joined the
movement several months ago with q
large-scale fringe parking project near
La Guardia Field.
Mr.. Howat points out that the expert
ment with fringe parking on the District
owned lot at Second street and Constitu-
tion avenue has shown what can be done
with the plan. The lot, which holds more
than two hundred cars, formerly was
operated as regular parking lot. Al
though closer to the business section than
fringe lots are intended to be, the inaugu-
ration recently of shuttle bus service is
said to have been well received by an
increasing number of all-day parkers.
If the Motor Vehicle Parking Agency
succeeds in developing ring of large park
ing areas on the perimeter of the down.
town section, served by shuttle buses run
ming at convenient intervals, there is every
reason to believe that more and more
Federal employees, businessmen, shoppers
and others will welcome the chance to
avoid the traffic-congested streets in the
heart of the city. That would mean more
time for shopping, fewer accidents and
better peace OF mind for everybody.
Evening star., 1948-04-27

hybrid seed, insect and disease control:
better machinery and more efficient cul-
tural methods; scientific feeding. grazing
and management of livestock, and i'm
proved marketing practices are of but
temporary value to the farmer who is los
ing his soil and wasting his water. The
land, productive land, is basic"
The last few years have taught us that
soil conservation is world problem. Some
4,000,000,000 acres of soil, much of it only
fair to medium in quality. must support
population of 2,2OO,0OO,oOO-a figure that
is increasing 100000 annually. The
chiefs report is an important milestone in
long uphill struggle. 1t is document
that honors'a man who has fought good
battle for his fellow citizens
Evening star., 1948-04-27
OfficiuI Probitis

1t Is gratifying to note the indications
that the governing authorities in the Dis
trict may be recovering from their recent
attack of probitis, which can be roughly
defined as an Inflammation of the urge to
NEEDLE in other peoples affairs.
One indication that the patient is i'm
proving is the hint from the District
Building that the proposed loyalty probe
of the Districts 1900 employees may not
materialize. Another is the selection Of
Daniel B. Maher, special assistant corpora
ton counsel, to head up the member
committee which will decide whether a
loyalty check is needed, and, If so, how it
shall be conducted.
There have been no facts made public
which justify this investigation. The 10y
atty of District employees is not suspected.
The only basis for the probe apparently
Is that some official, evidently one afflicted
with follow-the-leader complex, had the
bright idea that because the Federal Gov
ernment has loyalty investigation under
way the District ought to have one, too.
In The Stars opinion this is slightly
ridiculous. There are reasons necessitating
a Federal check which are not present in
the case Of the District. To mention but
one, the Federal agencies deal with mat
ters directly affecting the national security.
The District does not. Therefore, in the
absence of some affirmative reason to sus-
pect disloyalty in the local ranks, there
is no excuse or justification for this pro-
posed investigation.
1t may be hoped that the committee
headed by Mr.. Maher will come to this
conclusion. And there is good reason to
believe that 1t will. For Mr.. Maher is we'll
equipped both by training and tempera-
ment to 60 into this matter He is not
easily panicked and he knows a false
alarm when he hears one.
Evening star., 1948-04-27
Good Riddunce

The same considerations which led the
late President Roosevelt to spare the lives
OF two Of the eight Nazi Saboteurs who
landed by submarine on the East Coast in
June, 1912, are applicable to their release
from prison. Although Ernest Burger and
George John Dasch came to this country
In time Of war to sabotage our industries
and public utilities, they eventually put
the finger" on their six associates, facili-
tating quick roundup and conviction Of
the gang. BY sending the pair back to
Germany, the United States will be spared
their upkeep in prison and will be secure
from any possible harm from them.
Both Burger and Dasch gave valuable
information to Federal Bureau OF Investi-
CATION agents who captured them in New
York City. Burger was arrested only three
days after he, Dasch and two others landed
by rubber boat at Amagansett, Long
Island. Dasch was picked up two days
after the arrest Of Burger. Both had lived
In the United States in the twenties and
Burger had become a naturalized citizen.
They returned to their native Germany
before the war and, because of their knowl-
edge Of American industry and customs,
were chosen to attend a special sabotage
school for Nazi spies.
But they never got a chance to make
use OF the things they learned Before
the well-laid plot could be carried out the
four who landed on Long Island and four
others who came ashore in Florida were
arrested and all their explosives and other
sabotage equipment were seized. Burger
and Dasch gave damning evidence and
made conviction of the group certain
Although the military court ordered death
sentences for ALL the Department of
Justice recommended to the President that
Burger and Dasch be rewarded for their
aid to the Government. Now, after nearly
six years OF imprisonment, they have been
further rewarded
Whether these two TRAITORS" to Ger
many will consider it a reward to be
returned to Germany is another matter
The chances are they will find no pleasure
In facing old friends and neighbors. Actu-
ally, they will continue under American
observation in our occupation zone. Thev
are IN technical custody of the Army.
which will make sure that they do not
sabotage our efforts to carry out our post
war commitments. Under these conditions
1t is not likely that Burger and Dasch will
give the United States any further trouble.
Ihls country should be glad to be rid of
them
Evening star., 1948-04-27

a nitrogen mustard; and quantities were sent
to few American scientists to determine
what they did to human beings, and, If pos
sible, ways of neutralizing the lethal effects.
DR.. Thomas F. Dougherty then at Yale and
now at the University of Utah, was among
the scientists who Investigated the gas He
found that it shrank lymph glands of animals.
His wife, DR.. Jean Dougherty, used it on a
human dying OF lymph-node cancer and
achieved remarkable repression, which lasted
several months. new and powerful pallia-
tive for some cancers-including certain types
OF chronic leukenia-was discovered. It has
shown few transitory effects even in acute
1eukemia-but very few.
In about one-fourth of the chronic leukemia
cases, urethane, a prepared chemical, produces
remissions.
Retarding Progress of the Disease.
few other substances also have slowed
down leukemia. Among the most recent is
aminopterin-a- derivative of folio acid which
has shown growth retarding qualities in other
types of cancer. First reports on aminopterin
and they are too premature to be conclusive
indicate that it is not more effective than
other types of treatment. But when other
substances have failed, it may add a comfort
able period to the lives of some leukemia pa
tients.
1t is important to find as many palliatives as
possible for leukemia. Used in SERIES they
may increase considerably the span Of the
patients life This is a strictly rear guard
retreating action against inevitable death by
using each kind of treatment as long as it is
effective and then trying another
Leukemia is particular target for research
scientists for several reasons A cure for leuke-
the secret doors of cancer
Leukemia is the most deadly form of cancer
In children. In 1914 leukemia killed 100 of
the 209 American boys and girls under one
year OF age who died of cancer. It accounted
for 1,042 OF the 2,195 cancer deaths Of all
under Is that same year. Between 1910
and 1s45 the leukemic death rate among chill
dren increased gradually from 9O5 to lO42.
American Cancer Society statistics show
that the menace of leukemia subsidies consid-
erably between the ages of five and 40 and
then swings precipitously upward On the
basis of 100000 population, leukemia kills
more than eight Americans 40 years old; about
Is, so years old and IS, 80 years old.
Differences in Susceptibility Noted
Men are much more susceptible to leukemia
than women and this difference becomes more
pronounced with increasing age. During the
later years of life, white people are several
times as susceptible to leukemia as are non
whites.
In almost all forms Of cancer, "five-year cure
rates" are rising-a tribute to technical ad-
vances and to more enlightened public at
titude toward cancer. A fve-year cure rate
indicates the number Of patients alive and
apparently well five years after initial dag
nosis and treatment of cancer
The cure rate for leukema is discouragingly
low. Considering the rapid progress in scien-
tif1c investigation, however, 1t may rise rapidly
in the not-too-d distant future
Evening star., 1948-04-27
PrimevuI Roof

oh, lashed and lifted bougas that keep
The small cold ratn aUdy,
The gray birds rtbbling at the sun
Cannot come tn today.
No,o can hear the ,Dtnd-polt hotDl
And humble at a stone,
And laugh and stretch and yaUn and sleep.
Although / am alone;
And aoIten the leopard -shado,Ds creep
And 1chtte togs strangely rise,
You shut a,0ay the a,Oful stars
That burn like ttger-eyes.
BetWeen me and the dread nnknoton,
Secure and Ueatherproot,
A ledge, a sky that cnn touch,
oh cduern, shelter, roof!
YETZA GILLESPIE.
Evening star., 1948-04-27
Wallace Ideology Reviewed

To the Editor of The Star:
The Washington Committee for Wallace is
distributing leaf1et, bearing letter to Sena-
tor Gurney Of the Senate Armed Services
Committee, urging him to vote against UNIT
and draft as giant steps toward war;" and
this letter is signed "Mr and Mrs. American
Citizen"
Speak Up for Peace-Join Wallace" Work
with Wallace for Peace Write your letter
10 congress today against UNIT and the
Draft!" These slogans border the letter.
we want homes, educational opportunities
health and peacetime jobs Only Wall Street
and the Military want war" This is the last
paragraph.
BY implication. the President, his cabinet
the administrative officials, the great majority
OF the congressman, many educators and
clergymen and editors, and many veterans
who are working to rebuild the world after
having finished fighting the last war, want
war. They are not interested in the preserva-
tlon OF our country, but in bringing it into
danger OF harm. Everyone who supports our
governing officials Is eager for war by impli-
cation-they don't want homes, jobs, health
and education; they want to kill of their
orothers and sons; they want to see guided
missiles soaring in the sky.
Only Mr.. Wallace wants peace-he and bis
followers. Only they know that the European
economic Recovery Plan, the containment of
Communism in Greece, Turkey, Austria. Ger
many, Korea and China; the solidarity of
the western hemisphere, and the draft are
War-mongering, imperialistic, power-mad acts
OF our chosen administrators and legislators.
Only they know that the Russians are irving
to cooperate for peace and prosperity-writers
IN 'PrdVQa' have made this nOint-b,1t hot
Americans just won't understand the reason
aoleness of the lack of international control
OF atomic energy. Of intervention in Rus
sian activities in Berlin Austria, Greece and
Korea, of how much inferior free press and
habeas corpus are to Russian democracy And
as bonus for their superior wisdom, Mr.
Wallaces Peoples Front" rortr ~-~--'--~- - ,:
presently have the pleasure of personal con.
facts with emissaries OF the I
Tor the editors Of the Daily Worker have
decided that these awakened followers need
only little more enlightenment in order to
see how much truer a democracy they and
their fellows have to offer
AL OF the persons who want peace can
work with Wallace for Peace" (money con-
tributions also are welcome) And prosperity
too. because no ERP, no Greece Turkey aid
and no draft mean money saved; the money
could be used to build bridge from Alaska
to Siberia theres a manpower shortage in
Siberia. despite millions of convict-laborers)
Wall streeters," "war-mongers" and others
who like peace accompanied by freedom, honor
and decency simply deserve what they get
The writer does not want to be included In
Mr.. American Citizen" signing the Washing
ton Committee for Wallace letter to Senator
Gurney.
EVERETT B. ANDERSON
Evening star., 1948-04-27
Venezuelan Envoy Not Afraid

TO the Editor OF The Star:
I have hesitated to comment on what Con-
stantine Brown. generally so well informed,
wrote in The Star of April 20 about possible
Communist revolt in Venezuela early next
month. But fear that the silence of the Vene-
zuelan Embassy might be misinterpreted leads
me to assure you, Mr.. Editor. that the gov
ernment and the people of Venezuela entertain
no fear of possible movement Of that charac-
ter in our country
can also affirm that this opinion is shared
by all those who are in position to secure
flrst-hand information about the situation in
Venezuela and our small Communist minority.
The government and the people Of vene-
zuela are on the alert against any such ven
Evening star., 1948-04-27

ture, whether 1t comes from the extreme right
or left, or from any other minority group which
might want to resort to violence
You and the readers Of your distinguished
daily may rest assured, Mr.. Editor, that the
foregoing statement Is not based upon an
unsound optimism
GONzALO CARNEVALI,
Ambassador of Venezuela.
Evening star., 1948-04-27
World Health Bill Stalled

To the Editor of The Star:
Your editorial on the present status OF the
World Health Organization bill was excellent
and very effective, but as I have studied the
charter for WHO, would like to suggest an
amendment to the bill permitting American
delegates to WHO to be appointed only with
the approval of the Public Health Service or
the Congress may eliminate the objections
being raised because of the broad base Of
operations permitted in WHO'S constitution.
Russia already is a member of WHO and
while am fully aware of the obstructionist
policy that Russia has been using in nearly
every international organization which 1t has
joined, whether inside or outside United Ma
tions Organization I still feel that we can't
let an opportunity for peaceful operation In
wag1ng war on unnecessary disease and death
for the benefit of the peoples of all nations
to pass by, especially as we will have to abide
by the decisions reached in WHO whether
or not we are member. It is definitely to our
advantage to be a member, so we can help in
the formulation Of international health regula-
tions.
If the bill permitting us to join is not acted
on soon, we will not be represented in the July
meeting when the election of officers for
WHO is expected to be held
Our own Surgeon Gen. Parran helped to
spected by all for the work he has done in
the Public Health Service and for the service
he still is rendering our Government. The bill
permitting membership in WHO is backed
by the American Medical Association and has
Senate approval. The organization has already
been joined by Russia and yet our Representa-
tives are not being permitted to vote on it be-
cause of the House Rules Committee.
Don't you think it is an indictment Of de-
mocracy in action when here in great country
which still enjoys the freedom of press, radio,
speech and individual action the party in power
can hold a bill prisoner in the House Rules
Committee which prevents our duly elected
Representatives from voting on its actual
merits or dement's?
1t seems to me that the time has come to
page Senator Vandenberg and Representative
Monroney, so that a. constructive amendment
to the Reorganization of Congress Act may be
effected. LILLIAN H. McNISH
Evening star., 1948-04-27
Letters to The Star

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
1Driter, although it is permissible for
a Urtter knoWn to The Star to use
nom de plume Please be brief.
Evening star., 1948-04-27

Lewis could be right in saying it was
not he who ordered miners out. After
nine strikes, one walkout and work
suspension in nine years, it may be second
nature
Evening star., 1948-04-27
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Law Against Boxing Urged

10 the EdltoF OF The Star.
How much longer are we going to sit by and
allow healthy young men to punch each other
to death in the ring?
In my opinion, the spectators at boxing
matches who derive pleasure from the brutality
that is displayed. are no better than the
Romans who delighted to see women and chill
dren thrown to hungry lions in the arena
The death of Jackie Darthard Is only one of
many in the ring.
Can't something be done to have boxing
outlawed?
SYLVIA SCHWARTZ.