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Evening star., 1948-01-07
Advice From Loymen

Some Of our most distinguished judges
including Chief Justice Laws OF the Dis
trct Court-have favored in principle the
recommendations which came unexpected
" from the October grand jury az IL
ended its service just before Christmas.
In response to . formal question from
Justice Pine, as to whether the jury had
other business to bring before the court,
the 1ury's foreman and deputy presented
the Judge with written recommendations.
In substance they called attention to the
high duty and privilege of citizenship
involved in grand jury service; the fact
that for most citizens it was performed
only once in a lifetime; that 1t demands
q thorough understanding by jurors Of
their solemn responsibility and that this
would be aided by certain written instruc-
tions concerning their duties, the meaning
Of legal terms, the function of certain court
officials, etc.
In this Jurisdiction grand juries confine
their activities to indictment or dismissal
In cases brought before them. They DO
not have the power, exercised on occasion
In some other jurisdictions, Of making
reports and recommendations This was
explained by Justice Pine, while graciously
accepting the recommendations from the
grand jury and sending them to Chief
Justice Laws.
But the Jury, in this case, has touched
on an important point. The average Juror,
plucked from lay activities unconnected
with administration Of justice, knows very
little of the procedures in court which are
the result Of centuries Of experience. He Is
unfamiliar even with many Of the legal
terms. Carefully prepared written instrue-
tions, available to new Jurors, would not
infringe upon the prerogatives OF indi-
vidual judges in giving their own, and
often very clear, instructions. But they
would be Of great help to people who
absorb more through their eyes than their
ears; they would reduce to standardized
form some Of the basic conceptions OF the
Jurors role in administration OF Justice;
they would guard against inadequate in
structions from the occasional Judge whose
own familiarity with court routine makes
him presume too much on the understand
ing Of the jury.
Chief Justice Laws and Justice Pine are
two judges who have advocated in principle
the ideas expressed by the October grand
Jury The Jurors recommendations should
receive the respectful attention OF all the
Judges.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
Burma: The New Nation

The establishment OF burmese natlon-
hood stands forth a q model for the
orderly devolution of empire. Unlike
neighboring India, which retains at least
q temporary connection with the British
Commonwealth, the Burmese resolved to
cut all legal ties and attain complete inde-
pendence. Far from opposing this decision,
the British government bowed gracefully
to the demand and did everything possible
to facilitate the change. So, at the precise
moment designated by Buddhist astrolo-
gers as most auspicious, and to the
accompaniment of weirdly Oriental rites,
the Republic Of Burma Joined the roster
of the worlds sovereign nations.
This interesting event suggests q strik-
ing historical contrast. The last outstand-
ing sundering Of ties with Britain was that
of the American Thirteen Colonies in 1776.
But that earlier secession was strenuously
opposed by Britain, which entailed eight
years of war and legacy OF bitterness
that has even today not wholly disap-
peared. On the contrary, in Burma the
passing Of British rule was a wholly
an,icable affair, the last British governor
being cheered by assembled multitudes as
he drove through the streets Of Rangoon,
the Burmese metropolis to embark on 4
British warship for home.
The mutual advantages OF this friendly
arrangement are attested by the terms Of
the treaty negotiated between the two
nations Burma obtains British aid in
establishing its nationhood through mill
tary missions, the transfer Of minor naval
units and cancelling of debts due Britain
to the tune OF some $eo,oooooo. Britain
retains its commercial position and its
prestige among the Burmese people-an
Intangible asset Of great potential value
from many angles.
Burma starts its national life with Ger
tain basic factors in its favor. Unlike its
neighbor, India, Burma possesses a funda-
mental unity Of race, religion, culture and
outlook. It's borders are clear-cut by
nature, since 1t Is walled OF on all sides
by lofty mountains and almost impen-
etrable jungle. Lastly, 1t has tradition
Of political identity going back many
centuries
Yet Burma suffers from certain handi-
caps which may complicate its political
evolution. The Japanese conquest and
occupation inflicted deep wounds on its
economy and left an evil legacy Of political
and social unrest which is far from being
eradicated. Two of Its major neighbors,
India and China, are in the throes of
profound disorders, while communism has
infiltrated as a vexing and potentially
disruptive factor.
What Burma needs above everything is
peace and internal order, 80 that 1t may
develop its rich natural resources. Unlike
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most Oriental countries, 1t is not over
populated and In normal times has = big
surplus Of rice for export. Disruption OF
rice growing during the war Is one OF the
main reasons for food shortages in India.
In addition, Burma has rich oil fields,
valuable timber forests and other natural
resources. With friendly British partici-
patton, 1t is to be hoped that Burma may
overcome its current difhculties and enter
upon the prosperity and stability Of which
1t is capable.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
Something New Borrowed

The President is variously reported by
speculating reporters to have got the idea
for his White House balcony from:
ID Something he saw in South America.
(2) Something he saw in charlottes-
Vile, Virginia.
60 Something he saw in Charleston,
South Carolina.
Which suggests gratitude for the fact
that the Presidents perambulations have
not taken him to the Tai Mahal at Agra,
the Temple of Heaven at Peking or the
old Moulmein Pagoda at Mandalay (where
the nyin'-fishes play. Each of these
structures offers interesting architectural
embellishments, some of which might be
fitted into the White House without Fine
Arts Commission approval. But they look
better, and so does the White House,
where they are.
The real mystery of the White House
balcony, however, lies in the use to be
made Of 1t. The open vista of the White
House Washington Monument axis pro-
vides a public view of the noble south
portico land the iron-railed balcony soon
to be added) which would deprive the
Presidents family of much privacy. And
that southern exposure is not going to
bring much relief to one who seeks fresh
air on hot summers evening in Wash
ington. It may be that the President
just wants balcony, period. Some people
like sugar on their ice cream.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
White House Porch

From the Ne,o York Times:
President Truman Is said to want q back
porch where he can get "a breath OF fresh
air." screened from public view Drawings from
the design Of even 50 distinguished an architect
Is william A. Delano hardly reveal how he
can be screened on an open balcony guarded
by a three-foot iron railing.
The Commission Of Fine Arts, headed by
Gilmore Clarke and established, among other
things to advise on alterations in the public
buildings of Washington, Is opposed to this
project It points out that porch on the
second level of the south portico would change
permanently the appearance Of that facade
We think 1t is a wise plan to move slowly in
matters Of such historic significance and to
take second thought. The White House is
beautiful and dignifed structure, the central
element Of which has been pretty well pre-
served despite previous necessary changes
Adding an extra porch would contribute neither
to it, beauty nor dignity The Fine Arts Com
mission has offered the cautionary second
thought
The White House u the heritage Of the
American people and . national monument,
even 4 national shrine. For any particular
President it can be only . temporary residence
held In trust and occupied on sufferance. Once
before the President attempted to alter the
appearance of the White House by enlarging
the executive Offices behind 1t. But the pro-
tests of many civic and patriotic organizations
were 30 vigorous that the Senate refused to
appropriate the required funds. For this prof.
ect no special fund is needed. We hope, how
ever that Mr. Truman will finally decide that
architectural details which would be appropri-
ats elsewhere might only desecrats the noble
aid uasnson 1t 1900 PsnnsyIvania avenue.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
Editorials on White House Balcony

secrecy because Zone can only assume) he knew
1t would not stand public scrutiny reflects no
credit on the Presidents sense Of trusteeship.
One may still hope that he will drop the plan.
If he does not, 1t is likely to be long time
before he hears the last Of it.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
Brazilian Postmaster Heard From

Brazilian Postmaster Heard From
To thu Editor Of The Star.
On Monday, August 10, 1s47, your paper
under the title of "McLemore-Finds That His
Letters Are Robbed by Postman," divulged an
article regarding the postal service as handled
in Brazil, alluding to the disappearance Of let
ters, and the theft Of stamps by postal clerks
Of my country.
This report is entirely false. Mr.. McLemore
will be unable to endorse his accusations by
facts.
The Brazilian Postal Department is attended
by clerks who are admitted after demonstrating
their professional and moral capacity, lie. after
having frequented qualified schools and colleges
and after having submitted themselves to rigor-
ous competitive examinations for the postal
Evening star., 1948-01-07

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address Of the
ioriter, although It Is permissible for a
tcriter k,1o,on to The Star to use a
nom de plume, Please be brief.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
Stars, Men and Atoms
Anti-Anthrox Agent Found
In White Cells Of Blood
Substance Kills Persistent Bacteria
By Keeping Oxygen From Them
Rp Thomas r. Henry

~ lh0n1aS K Henry
A substance obtained from ths white blood
cells, thymus gland or pancreas Of q variety
Of animals is an effective agent against the
germ Of anthrax.
It was discovered at the Chemical Warfare
Services station. Camp Detrick, Nd. In the
course Of war experiments with the most
refractory Of all disease agents, one Of the
largest Of the bacteria which cannot bs killed
by i've minutes In boiling water and which
can be kept for several years without losing its
potency.
In man and various domestic animals It
causes rapidly fatal malady with fever and
internal bleeding Because Of It's extreme
toushness 1t il one Of the agents concerning
which there has been the most speculation In
discussions Of future biological warfare.
Able to vaccinate Animals.
Animals can be vaccinated against the
disease. It was noted at Camp Detrick that
in some protected animals injected with the
bacteria there occurred . hitherto unobserved
biological phenomenon. There was frst the
concentration of leucocytes, the white blood
cells which are the body's soldiers" against
invasion Of the blood stream. They attacked
and engulfed many Of the bacteria. 1t was
noted, however, that some of the anthrax
organisms which were not attacked by the
leucocytes but which were In close proximity
to them underwent curious changes which
apparently robbed them of their potency.
Apparently the white blood cells themselves
had method Of chemical warfare. They were
throwing out some substance poisonous to the
disease germs. Following up this clue, very
complex material which had the same effect
In test tube preparations Of anthrax was OBJ
tanned from white blood cells of q dog
This was an extremely difncut procedure
and a similar, If not identical, material was
secured from the dog pancreas and the thymus
gland Of . calf. Presumably 1t would be found
In variety Of animal tissnes.
Cuts Ability of Bacteria.
It seemed particularly to inhibit the ability
Of the bacteria with which it came in contact
to make use Of oxygen which is necessary for
their multiplication. The substance remains
stable for at least two months after its prep
aration and its effects are immediate.
Tests with mice, as reported by DR.. Walter
L. Bloom and his associates, formerly Of the
Camp Detrick staff, in the Journal Of Infec.
tious Diseases, resulted in saving nearly half
Of those given lethal anthrax doses.
Chemically the material obtained Is quite
complicated and probably only a small part Of
it Is the active agent. Its chief constituent Il
the amino acid lysine.
The significance Of the find Is that the sub.
stance may represent . new type Of anti
bacterial agent Anthrax itself is no longer q
serious human or animal disease In the United
States and only rare cases are reported Ordi-
narily 1t would be contracted only by handling
hides OF infected animals, against the importa.
ton Of which there Is strict quarantine.
Evening star., 1948-01-07

There is economy. And then there's the
big economical family package holding
i've times as much rs you'll ever use.
Evening star., 1948-01-07

We tried skiing in our eighteenth year
and once was enough. Found We didn't
have the ear for It.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

By THE HAsKIN SERVICE.
6. What are the trees that form the ceIe-
brated Christmas tree avenue in Altadena,
Calif.7-J. L. A. ,.,sa 4
A. The trees on Santa Rosa avenue are
deodars, or botanically, Cedrus deodara. They
were planted in 1885 by the late Capt. Frederick
]. Woodbury. to ornament . driveway into his
ranch home.
@. What is considered to be the fastest game
In the world?-O. T. H.
A. Jai alai, the Cuban game, Is reputedly the
fastest in the world 1t resembles handball
but Is played on a larger court.
9. What Is meant by the term "video"'-
A. Video, which is the Latin for II see,"
designates that portion of the television signal
which contains the picture information.
@. When did the ice cream cone come into
general use in this country?-L 8. D.
A. The popularity Of the ice cream cone
dates back to the st. Louis Worlds Fair Of
1904 1t is estimated by the Department Of
Commerce that 2Ha billion cones are now sold
annually.
@. What was the B D Of the Navy7-R. N
A. For about 20 years after the Civil War
the United States built no new ships In 1883
Congress authorized the construction Of four
modern cruisers. These were named Atlanta.
Boston, Chicago and Dolphin and were known
as the A D Of the Navy.
Q. How many churches have the members
Of the Annish sect In the United statess-
L. L. =.
A. The Annish have no churches or meeting
houses. Services are held In the members
homes, usually from $50 or . am. until
noon. Refreshments are often introduced dur
Ing the service.
@. Can the dogs which served in the war b
safely used as house dogs?-L H. A.
A. The dog veterans Of the K-9 Corps are
detrained for civilian life at Front Royal, Va.
They are taught not to be vicious when taunted
and are restrained rather than encouraged
to attack.
@. What is the.smallest size at which Maine
Holsters may be offered for sale7-W. r. II.
A. Maine Holsters must measure at least
~ inches in length to be salable.
@. How does the number Of World War II
veterans compare with the total number Of
veterans?-D. J. C.
A. As Of September 30, 1947, the total number
of veterans was 18450,000, Of whom 1885, 900
were veterans Of World War II, according to
the Veterans Administration.
@. Who dubbed Boston the Hub Of the Uni
yerse?-E. K.
A. It was Oliver Wendell Holmes who referred
to Boston as the Hub OF the Solar System.
This is in Chapter Of the "Autocrat OF the
Breakfast Table"
Evening star., 1948-01-07

There seems still to be no consensus on
the shakeout Of Hollywood Reds-whether
this struck at freedom of the individual
or was the biggest improvement in movie
ventilation since refrigerated air.
Evening star., 1948-01-07
Questions and Answers

4 reader can get the answer to any question
,..a & t.ss z yrsias s9I.. The fy'nWlRs ssss
Evening star., 1948-01-07

Meat Rationing and Price Control
To the 1ditor Of The star.
favor . card system Of rationins meat, but
there also should be . set price established
beyond which no dealer could charge.
JOHN GARDINER, Dr.
Evening star., 1948-01-07

@. What is considered to be the fastest game
in the world?-O. T. H.
A. Jai alai, the Cuban game Is reputedly the
fastest in the world. It resembles handball
but Is played on a larger court.
Evening star., 1948-01-07

G. What Is meant by the term "video"f-
H. D.
A. Video, which is the Latin for II see,'
designates that portion OF the television signal
which contains the picture information.
Evening star., 1948-01-07

@. When did the ice cream cone come into
general use in this country?-L. 8. D.
A. The popularity Of the ice cream cone
dates back to the st. Louis Worlds Fair Of
1904. 1t is estimated by the Department Of
Commerce that 21a billion cones are now sold
annually.
Evening star., 1948-01-07

O. What was the D of the Navy?-R N
A. For about 20 years after the Civil War
the United States built no new ships. In 1883
Congress authorized the construction Of four
modern cruisers. These were named Atlanta.
Boston, Chicago and Dolphin and were known
as the A D of the Navy.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald. (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1948-1949, 1948-09-26

Your Daily Herald Newspaper carrier boy will give
of these certificates when for first weeks sub
scripon Daily and Sunday Herald.
probably would like have Of these certificates
the first of the Daily Herald and
Tor your children grandchildren
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1948-01-24
Hagiwara Marks up Is points,
Il in Final Half as S. E. Blues
Beat Greenhouse in 27-N Tilt

Pat Hagiwara slipped through
the opposition's defense to score is
points as his South End Merchant
Blues toppled winless Greenhouse,
27-24, last Wednesday night in
Glass A basketball game played in
the Buddhist auditorium. The Blues
were behind, 1911, at the half, but
rallied in the final session on Ha-
giwara's IL to win.
The scoring follows:
SOUTH END BLUES (2D-Kiri-
ia 2, Hagiwara Is, K. Yagi 2, Ka-
seguma 4, H. Yanagimachi, Shigi-
hara 2, Takizaki /, R. Sasaki /:
GREENHOUSE cas-. Takeuchi
4, Toyama, Michihara 4, Kawagu-
chi, Kobayashi 2, Nakamura 8,
Otani 2, G. Iwasah S, S. Iwasaki
8, J. Iwasaki
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1948-01-24
Crush
International

Their sights closely set near the
top rung of the Class B gonfalon
race, the Sakuras battered down
International, 26-1s, in the opener
of the cage triple-header last We'd
nesday night in the Buddhist gym.
Y. Hayasaka and Hayakawa with
IA and points respectively gave
the Sakuras their victory. Del
Fierro. International center, tossed
in IL.
The scoring follows:
SAKURAS (26)-Jitodai, Hirai,
Fujikado 4, Shiota, Hayasaka IA,
Okada. Shigihara. Hayakawa 8;
INTERNATIONAL 09)-Hino, Ca
asi, Mamon 2, Del Fierro IL, Can
til l. Nakagawa, Murray 2, Rich
mond 2.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1948-01-24
More Data on Oyama Land Case


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guardianship is to protect the ward
stlrfns his period of incapacity to
EEEtect himself.
In Fred Oyama's case, however,
trSs fathers deeds were visited on
1-xe son; the ward became the
SSnArantor of his guardians con-
~SEtFs'the cumulative effect. we
'>Ssieye. was clearly to discriminate
against Fred Oyama."
Pointing out that the Nisei was
saddIed with an onerous burden
esf proof which need not be borne
10y California children generally,
Rir emphasized that statutory pre-
sumption and the two ancillary
i;p5erences, which would not be
areh against most children, were
given such probative value as to
ySrrvail in the face Of a deed en-
Esyed in the public records. ***the
emily basis for this discrimination
against an American citizen,
Exsreover,, was the fact that his
i6sSher was Japanese and not
American, Russian, Chinese, or
sEnglish. But for that fact alone,
Fred Oyama, now a little over a
wear from majority, would be the
rsndisputed owner Of the eight
acres In question:
In conclusion, the opinion stated:
The only justification urged upon
les by the State Is that the discri-
animation is necessary to prevent
!7vasion of the Alien Land Laws
LH11hIbition against the ownership
al agricultural land by ineligible
This reasoning presupposes
iihe validity of that prohibition,
7>re1nise which we deem it unneces-
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1948-01-24


-e-examine in this case.
But assuming, for the purposes
If argument only, that the basic
prohibition is constitutional, it does
not follow that there is no consti-
tutional limit to the means which
may be used to enforce it. In the
light most favorable to the State,
This case presents a conflict be-
sween the States right to formulate
4 policy Of land holding within its
pounds and the right of Ameri-
;an citizens to own land anywhere
the United States. When these
wo rights clash, the rights of a ci-
lien may not be subordinated
merely because of his fathers
origin.
Since the view we take of petit
toner's first contention chat it
ieprives Fred Oyama of the equal
protection of the laws and of his
privileges as an American citizen
1d) requires reversal of the deci-
lion below: we do not reach their
)ther contentious: that the Alien
Land Law denies ineligible aliens
he equal protection of the laws, and
hat failure to apply any limita-
ions period to escheat actions I'M
der that law takes property with
out due process of law"
TOday's decision climaxes a
three-year- old fight of the Japa-
nese American Citizens League,
the JACL Legal Defense Fund of
Southern California and the
Northern California Civil Rights
Defense Union to obtain a Su-
preme Court ruling on the vail
dity of the alien land law. The
California Supreme Court on Oct.
81, 1916, unfolding the judgment
of the San Diego Superior Court,
ordered the Oyama property es-
cheated to the State. Two of the
seven justices in the California
decision did not take part in the
final ruling, while one more con-
CURED solely on the ground that
the decisions of the California
court "are controlling until such
time as they are reexamined and
modified" by the U. S. Supreme
Court. The Supreme Court in
1923 in the Terrace versus
Thompson case held that the
alien land law was constitutional.
The case was argued before the
highest tribunal on Oct. %, 1947,
at which time Den Acheson, former
Undersecretary of State. and A. l..
Wirin, legal counsel for the ma
tional JACL, represented the Oya-
mas. The Washington office of the
JACL Anti Determination Commit
tee have requested attorneys Ache
son. Wirin. and Charles Horsky,
and the JACL, for their interpre-
tations of the legal implications Of
this decision.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1948-01-24
Obituary
SHOTARO TANIGUCHI

Funeral services for Shotaro Ia
niguchi, SO, who died last Wednes-
day night of an heart attack in
Providence hospital, will be at 7:30
pm. next Tuesday. Jan. 27, in the
Seattle Buddhist temple. Otsuya will
be at pm. on Monday. Jan. 26,
also in the Seattle Buddhist temple.
The Rev. T. Ichikawa of Seattle
and the Rev. Terao OF Spokane will
officiate
Mr. Taniguchi is survived by his
wife, Sage; son. Toshio Tanigu-
chi, of Chicago: and three daugh-
tiers, Amy Taniguchi, Mrs. Sue Nj
nomura, and Yoshiko Taniguchi,
all of Seattle.
Susumi Butterworth Funeral
Service handled arrangements.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1948-01-24
TOKUDA'S DOWN MERCURY

Tokuda Drug, AZ Glass A cage
champions, dumped Mercury, 1927,
last Wednesday night in a Glass A
basketball league game in the Bud
dhist auditorium.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1948-01-24

Sloth makes all things difficult,
but industry all things easy.
Franklin.