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Evening star., 1948-07-09
Virqiniu Democrats

The meeting set for tomorrow OF the
anti-Truman wing Of the Democratic
Party does not make sense, politically or
otherwise
On one side of the table at this session
will be the group identified with James
Roosevelt, Boss Hague, Jake Arvey and
some more champions Of the people from
the big city machines. On the other will
be the Virginia Democrats, headed by
Governor Tuck, and such Of their Southern
allies as may decide to show up. Both Of
these factions are opposed to the nomina-
ton of President Truman. Otherwise they
have about as much In common as oil and
water.
So long as there was any hope that
General Eisenhower might be drafted, the
left and right wingers at least had an
unknown quantity around which they
might rally. For the general had neither
declared himself in favor of the position
right. But General Eisenhower has taken
himself out of the picture, and that leaves
Justice Douglas as the candidate Of the
Roosevelt Hague-Arvey group.
Governor Tuck and Senator Byrd must
be more than little uncomfortable, how
ever in the spot in which this leaves them.
For they cannot possibly go along with
move to substitute Justice Douglas for
President Truman as the Democratic can
didate. Their opposition to Mr.. Truman
turns on the issue of civil rights, and in
Southern eyes the position on that ques-
ton of Justice Douglas, who has no chance
in any event, is just as Objectionable, II
not more 80, than that of the President.
In view of this, 1t is fair to ask why the
Virginia Governor and his cohorts are
going through with tomorrows stop
Truman project. They would be better on
If they stayed home, for If they 60 into
the Philadelphia meeting they are going
to emerge from 1t looking more than
slightly ridiculous.
Evening star., 1948-07-09
Convention Trickery ALLEGED

From the special and unsigned article on the
editorial page, July S. covering the maneuver-
ing which brought about the abolition of the
thirds rule, I am unable to determine
The Stars attitude. Also, when I went to the
picture, THE State of the Union" which you
also may have seen. while I was offered the
Impression that the politicians in the play
were crooked, I received no evidence that
honesty and integrity are and have been the
rule in American politics. Whoever denies
this, denies the self-evident greatness of this
country. do men gather figs from thistles?
- BY their fruits ye shall know them"
You publicists-newspaper editors and movie
makers-have the duty Of guiding your public
"in the way Of truth" And to take negative
neutral attitude is subhuman. On moral
issue you must take position. 1t will not do
merely to report the news as though OF a
scientific discovery or the results OF horse
race. The reason my dog is rated more highly
than steer is because my dog takes position
he relates his life to mine. The steer is
content merely to 60 on eating.
Just what is The Stars position on the
Vaccinations of x-Senator-now judge-Ben-
nett Champ Clark and the deceased Senator
Joe Robinson in resembling the Democratic
Party's two-thirds rule? Your story plainly
indicates that the will of the majority Of the
1896 convention was not determined, was in all
likelihood circunavented. I ask, rs it not true
that the officers Of political convention or
any other group are expected to serve the
group will rather than mislead and trick the
group which has placed its trust in them?
Does The Star condemn, condone or approve
the reported actions of Messrs Clark and
Robinson?
I especially am interested in this question
because have tried q number OF times, but
without success, to secure publicity Tor the
manner in which the two-thirds rule was abro-
gated. My own angle on the matter was
based on what I heard from the convention
hall by radio, plus small news item in your
paper An electrical device called an "ap-
pause meter" was in the convention hall.
When the chairman, Joe Robinson, called for
the "ayes" on the question, the applause meter
registered so decibels. But when he called for
the noes" the meter went up to IS decibels.
The rendering of the decision must have dis
mayed the chair; there was = long interval
before the result was announced. Consulta-
tions went on. After five minutes or more OF
this delay, no standing vote or other action
called for, Mr.. Robinson announced that he
was advised by the sound engineers" In charge
of the applause meter that the word no" Is
"intrinsically" louder than the word AYE" and
that he was therefore pronouncing that the
"ayes" had it. But the sound engineers might
tell you that IS decibels of sound intensity
is more than thirty times as great as so decibes,
since the intensity scale Is logarithmic.
Well, what about it? And If the Southerners
like two-thirds rule and want political
party which represents them, what's wrong
with that? Did the 1861-1865 war cost the
South the franchise for good, or was amnesty
granted by the winner?
RICHARD L. FELDMAN.
Evening star., 1948-07-09
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE

O. What country has admitted the largest
number of refugee immigrantsP-B. H. ,
A. According to report of the International
Refugee Organization at Geneva, Great Britain
led all other countries in the admission Of
refugee immigrants. The United States war
fifth.
Q. Some nations recognize . government a.
the de facto government, others as de jure.
What Is the difference implied in the two
terms?-M G. Y. :
A. A de facto government is one that is ac-
tually functioning as q result of rebellion,
revolution or other circumstances but not yet
permanently established. A de jure govern
ment is one that is in existence by lawful title.
The application of the terms depends upon
those who use them. but in general 1t may be
said that recognition of de jure Independence
means full admission to membership in the
community Of nations. :
@. In order to read the daily newspaper In
telligently how many words should person
knows. T. H. I,
A. Investigators who have studied the matter
claim that one must recognize $4,000 words in
order to read newspaper intelligently
@. When were Seth Thomas clocks hrst
made?-T. N. B. -
A. Seth Thomas clocks were flrst made In
1913. Those manufactured between 1913 and
1885 were largely shelf clocks, few small man
tel clocks and regulators. The company nrst
began to make tower clocks in 1872. 49,
@. Is there bird that guides people to places
where bees have stored honey?-L. L. A. .
A. A small bird native to Africa and Asia II
called the honey guide because 1t has the rep
utation of guiding men and animals to the
nests of bees.
@. What motion picture actor once Travelled
on a special delivery stamp2-V. A. r.
A. In 1918 Douglas Fairbanks ST.. was mailed
by parcel post from New York to washington.
D. c., travelling on a special mail plane.
@. How much fat does an adult need in his
diet per year?-C. Y. :
A. About So pounds of fat person was
recommended as a reasonable allowance by
special committee on fats Of the National Re-
search Council, of which some 40 pounds could
be obtained from meat eggs, nuts and milk
Average consumption in the United States has
been more than twice this quantity
@. Who was the youngest king in history
r. B. O.
A. That distinction is claimed for Alfonso
XIII, recently deceased ruler OF Spain. When
his father died November rs, 1885, he left no
male ISSUE but the queen was expecting child.
Alfonso was born May II, 1885, and govern
ment manifesto was Immediately issued an
nouncine the birth of alfonso XIII, by the
Grace of God and the Constitution, the Catno-
lie King of Spain" He was thus King from
birth and he said of himself that he was the
youngest king ever known in the civilized world.
Evening star., 1948-07-09

clothing and medicine are wanted des-
perately. Whatever supplies we can spare
to the end that people abroad have reason
to trust and believe in us will contribute
toward restoration of tolerable peace a
progressive prosperity and cooperation
among free nations. Each of us can be
good Samaritan of a sort, If only we act
on the natural impulse to be generous to
the afflicted and distressed.
Evening star., 1948-07-09
President A Good Man

To the Editor of The star:
Thank you for your unbiased editorial on
President Truman's policy and for the letters
published IN The Star Of July g.
Ny opinion is that the Democratic Party mas
I rood man and does not know 1t. Re-eiect
Nr. Truman for the people. ANN coLOHAN.
Evening star., 1948-07-09

The usual summer session opens at the
school of experience. Among matters
shortly to be taken up Is the remark
Don't be silly. You can't get sunburned
in this haze
Evening star., 1948-07-09

apathy, though the actual vote was nor
NAL. All in ALL the Dutch people again
have demonstrated their traditional poise
and the calm working of their political
institutions
Evening star., 1948-07-09

Nothing new on any federation OF
Europe. II, however, it comes to pass, the
lively Balkans must be put down as doubt
ful states
Evening star., 1948-07-09

Britains Harold Laski takes the U. S. A
apart in a new two-pound tome running
to 785 pages. Evens it up nicely though
with a warm testimonial to the American
Indian.
Evening star., 1948-07-09

Figuring in descriptions of the brides
attire is the "fingertip veil of Illusion
And what could go more beautifully with
the groom in a rose-colored trance?
Evening star., 1948-07-09

Heroine OF a novel on the new list has
"pansy purple eyes, and hair OF sun
bleached understanding, all in all, re-
markably like great-uncle OF ours, home
from a lost week end.
Evening star., 1948-07-09
Answers to Questions

A reader can get the answer to any question Of
fact BY writing The Evening Star Information
Evening star., 1948-07-09
By Sebastian Hafnsy

heart.searching talk, for there is no one
among the British and Americans in Berlin
who does not feel that he is acting pert in
. great drama Of history.
But the Berliners themselves hardly talk
about their chances any more. They have
taken their all, they have taken their lives in
their hands; there is nothing left for them to
do but to stand up and take what comes. And
so this great resurrected city, helpless and
noble, goes about its daily business calmly,
hiding its anguish with a smile that brings a
pang to the heart
(Observsr Foreixn News 0eryice)
Evening star., 1948-07-09
Letters to The Star

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
,oriter, although 1t IS permissible TOR
iDriter kno1Dn to The Star to use
nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1948-07-09

O. What country has admitted the largest
number of refugee immigrants?-B. H.
A. According to report Of the international
Refugee Organization at Geneva, Great Britain
led all other countries in the admission oi
refugee immigrants. The United States wal
fifth.
Evening star., 1948-03-03

Hollywood beds! comfortable
for couch den sofa living And
Wonderful
poddne combined box sturdy legs 3o ~de
aandM tuewes-F Floor
Evening star., 1948-03-03

Two Rugs in One! Reversible
Wool and Fibre to Use Year-ROund
You reversible wool and fibre
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hodo in sikh home
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-05-15
Horn Flies Controlled
By Spraying

Il
That's exactly what will happen,
declares T. R. Robb, Wyoming agri-
cultural extension service entomol-
ogist, if you don't do something
about the pestiferous horn fly
that constant companion of cattle
from May on through the summer.
He's a small, black, bloodsucking
fly that interferes with the feeding
and resting of animals by causing
pain and annoyance. In fact, he
never relinquishes his free ride on
cattle except to lay eggs. He pierces
their skins at least twice a day to
suck blood. When he's not feeding,
he often rests on their heads, espe-
cially on the bases of the horns
hence the name, horn fly.
Eggs Laid in Dung
When the fly does leave the ami
NAL to lay its very small, shiny
brown eggs, it usually lays them in
fresh cattle dung. These eggs hatch
into tiny white maggots or larvae in
a day or so if protected from sun and
rain. They feed on the dung and be-
come full-grown (about 3s-inch
long) in 3 to 5 days. Then, they
crawl down into the lower part of
the dung OF into the soil to pupate.
In pupating, the maggot draws it.
self into a small, barrel-shaped form.
The outer skin becomes hard and
brownish in color. Inside this shell
the maggot transforms into a fly, and
in about six days after the pupa
case is formed, one end of the case
| splits open, and an adult horn fly
emerges.
Control by Spraying
Fortunately horn flies can be con-
trolled by spraying, which should
begin as soon as the flies start ap-
pearing and continue throughout the
horn fly season. Three or four treat
ments will give good control, he
said, and the later sprays may be
more widely spaced if the fly pop
ulation is low. Applications should
begin when the flies average 25 per
animal.
For power-spraying DOT suspen-
sions mixed according to any of the
following formulas are recommend
ed:
For a A-percent suspension, use
4 pounds of 50-percent wettable
powder to each 100 gallons of water;
for a k-percent DOT suspension,
use 8 pounds of 50-percent wettable
powder in 100 gallons of water; for
a 1k-percent suspension, use "a
pounds of a 50-percent wettable
powder in 100 gallons of water. For
smaller amounts of these formulas
ask your local county agricultural
agent to help you.
Equipment
Equipment for spraying will vary
depending on the size of the herd
For large herds which can be moved
into relatively large pens, a sprayel
developing $50 pounds of pressure i
advisable. For small herds, dairy
cattle, and All project animals,
t~hree-gallon compressed air spraye
or wheelbarrow-type sprayer cal
be used satisfactorily.
Stronger DOT suspensions vii
give horn fly control for periods O
four weeks or more, Robb recon-
mended. On dairy cattle which ar
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-06-23

canned milk to help the food
problem. I am sure we will en-
joy the time together with fell
low missionaries, seeking the
Lord for our various needs on
the field and in our churches.
One night this week we had
quite a shock when flying ants
"a bug similar to the locust)
swarmed our place, attracted
by the electric lights. Before
we realized what was happen
ing there were hundreds in our
back porch and the native girls
were dancing around and
jumping up and grabbing them
and stuffing them in their
mouths, one-inch wings and
all! We ran to the door to see
what was going on and what
a sight! After they had eaten
all they wanted, they gather
CONTINUED on page y
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-06-23
TIE TheOCrat

more at home.
I am finishing this letter
over at Faiths - writing on
the arm of a big chair. This is
Monday, and I have just fin
ished the second operation in
giving Faith a Toni. Her moth
er sent a wave outfit so I per-
formed the rites.
On Thursday and Friday we
are invited to "Nyangorie"
Mission near Kisumu, to a two
day prayer conference with
their Missionaries. We were
asked to come prepared to
camp so we will have to dig
up a folding bed somewhere
and other equipment. Perhaps
we will sleep in one of the
school rooms. They have a
community eating hall. We
will take our own sugar, but
ter, bread, cookies, etc., and
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-06-23

having charge of a group of
native girls. There are just
three of the girls here now
during the vacation period, al
though we have eight Sleep
ing in the girls house at night.
Sis and l go over every even
ing and sing awhile and have
prayer with them at night.
They have all been real good
so far. One evening we had
them over to our house for
prayer and to hear our records.
They were very shy at first
and wouldn't talk above a
whisper. AS the room was get
ting a little chilly, l asked one
of the girls to bring some wood
to get the fire going better.
Then I suggested sitting on
the floor near the fire while
we sang. This seemed to loos-
en- them up and they acted
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L E T 7 E r S
from
OUR MISSIONARIES
Continued from Page II

tOOHtlHueu ITOn EaKe ~
have had meatless Sunday.
We usually have plenty of
meat, so it won't hurt to go
without for a change.
It seems that the rains are
here for sure this time. We
have had a heavy rain every
day this week. It certainly
makes a difference in the grass
and gardens. The natives are
all happy even though the
rains are a bit inconvenient at
times. Sis and I are wearing
our boots and rubbers again,
and sliding from one hill to
the other-what fun!
This week has been full of
new experiences as we are en-
countering the problems of
Evening star., 1948-07-29
Rites for Miss Pond
Ito Be Held Today

Funeral services for Miss Caroline
B. Pond, "a, a retired school teacher
and missionary, who died Tuesday
in her home, 1887 Newton street
NV, were to be held at II am. to-
day at the home. Burial was to be
in Rock Greek Cemetery.
AS a Presbyterian missionary dur
ing the late 1905, Miss Pond once
spent seven years in the heart of
Zuni Indian country in New Mexico,
with only another white woman
and trader for companions among
], 500 tribal Indians. With her
woman friend, she taught school
for Indian, boys and girls Of the
zuni Pueblo.
During her life among the In
dians, she and her friend lived in
an adobe hut almost 40 miles from
the nearest railroad station ut Fort
Wingate, N. M. When tribal dis
turbances arose, the two women
used to be taken in by the white
trader at his post for safety.
Born in Northern Vermont, Miss
Pond was a graduate of Bradford
Academy in Massachusetts,. Her
father, the late Rev. Benjamin w.
Pond, was q Congregational minis
ter in New England for many years,
but brought his family here during
the 1870s, when he came to work
with the old Patent Office.
Miss Pond lived with her family
here in Falls Church, Va, before
going West in 1887. She later was
appointed matron of the old Dor
land Institute at Hot Springs, N. C.
and taught school there until 1916,
when she returned to Washington
to be with her aging parents.
She was a member OF the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church
and had been awarded the service
pin of the Women's Board of Ma
tional Missions of the Presbyterian
Church for her missionary work.
Her only survivors are a sister,
in-law, Mrs. Samuel Pond, and a
niece, Miss Virginia Pond, both OF
Washington.
Evening star., 1948-07-29
Brad|ey's Segregation
Statement Attacked

Walter White, secretary Of the
National Association for the Ad-
vancement Of Colored People, In a
statement yesterday, called on Gen.
Omar Bradley, Chief of Staff, to
repudiate Immediately his defiance
of the Executive Order" of Presi-
dent Truman on racial segregation.
"If he fails to act, his useful
ness as Chief Of staff and as a
leader of decent public opinion will
be ended" Mr.. White declared.
Gen. Bradley was quoted as say
ing the Army will retain racial seq
regation as long as it exists ma
tionally. The President has set up
a group to study segregation in the
armed forces and has directed an
end of racial segregation in the
Civil Service.
Evening star., 1948-07-29
Eostport Youths Death
Is Ruled Accidental
BY the Assoeiaisd Press

ANNAPOLIS, July "a verdict
of accidental death by drowning
was issued yesterday in the death
of Francis Wanex, IS, of Eastport
by Anne Arundel County Medical
Examiner John M. Claffy. Young
Wanex drowned Sunday night when
a scow overturned in the Severn
River. The body was recovered
Evening star., 1948-07-29

Tuesday by William. James and
Frederick Mason.
The funeral was to be held today
at St. MarY's Church.
Evening star., 1948-07-29
Indo-Chinu Seeks U. S. Hogs

Saigon, French Indochina, Is try
ing to purchase purebred black
Berkshire or Poland China hogs in
the United States to improve the
country's hog population.
Evening star., 1948-07-29

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Evening star., 1948-07-29

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Evening star., 1948-02-25

United States production of
pianos reached a peak of $4,000
In 1928.
Evening star., 1948-02-25

tonin Gregor, succeeding Hubert
Ripka, National Socialist.
Ministry of Industry-Zdenek Fier.
linger, Social Democrat, succeeding
Ludmila Jankovcova, who went
along with the left wingers and was
named to the Ministry Of Food.
The Prague radio, now in Com
murIist hands,, said the President
had accepted the designations od
12s anti Communist ministers nfrom
the coalition cabinet. !.
Reds Hold Communications.
The Communists clamped a grir
on communications as the coup
PUSHED To a climax. Nowhere, s nov
do 9the Opposition parties have' q
chance to oppose Gottwald publicly
+ Immediately after the announce
ment that the frail Denes had Ca
pitulated, the government radio
broadcast a proclamation of the So
cial Democratic Party, key to the
crisis, denying split in its ranks.
The broadcast said the pro-
clamation was signed by Fierlin-
ger, pro-C Communist former Premier,
who was deposed last November as
the party's chairman when it de-
clared independence from the Com
munists. Fierlinger vaulted into
party control yesterday.
The other signer was Lausman,
former minister of industry, who
succeeded Fierlinger
Radio Address Expected.
Commenting on the broadcast an
concerning Mr.. Benes,
DR.. Vlaclav 'Sykora, the Presidents
secretary, said:
THE only statement we have
made, other than our communique
about the Premier's visit. was that
any inquiries must be directed to
the Office of the Premier, who issued
the statement read on the Prague
radio"
The President was expected to
make q radio address soon, but the
time was uncertain.
General Strike Threatened.
The Communist newspaper Rude
Pravo hit the streets at 8 pm. with
a special edition threatening gen.
eral strike If Gottwald's demands
were not accepted by the President.
A hastily added bulletin carried the
announcement that the President
had capitulated.
Regular army soldiers, many car
rying submachine guns, swelled the
ranks of police patrolling the
capital.
The government radio carried an
Evening star., 1948-02-25
itary government officials indicate
any authentic political refuge
would be granted asylum. L
Soviet Papers Play Up
Crisis in CzechosIovokio

MOSCOW, Feb. as LP.-All So
Wet newspapers devoted the major
space in their foreign news section
today to the crisis in the Czecho-
slovak government.
The Communist Party organ
Pravda, headlined a report on q
countrywide demonstration and
strike in Czechoslovakia with:
Workers of Czechoslovakia unani-
mously support policy of (Premier
Klement) Gottwald." (Czechoslo-
yak trade unions conducted one
hour strike yesterday as token Of
solidarity with the Communists).
The reports were without edi-
torial comment. They consisted OF
Tass dispatches from Prague.
Other articles dealt with reports
Of a session of a Preparatory Com
mittee for a new national front in
Czechoslovakia and the discovery
of an antinoyernment plot"