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The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-11-04
Club Calendar

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Thursday
v. F. w. Auxiliary weekly
card party-V. F. w. hall. 8 p. m
Fortnightly Club-Mrs. Effie Tos-
sey hostess, 7:30.
Palestine Lodge No. 159 F. &
A. M.-7:30 o'clock.
D. A. V. Auxiliary-8 o'clock
Friday
v. F. w. Auxiliary, V. F. w
Hall 8 o'clock.
Advisory Councils, No. 2, 8.
Monday
Kiwanis Club-Dinner Bell, {
o'clock.
Daughters of the American
Revolution-MrS. Ruth Smith
hostess, 2:30 o'clock.
American Legion Post = Me
mortal building, 8 o'clock.
| Girl Scouts Troups II and III
Labour of Love Circle - Tht
Kings Daughters room.
Tuesday
Circle of Light - Mrs. F. 7
Gaumer, hostess.
Mayflower circle-Hattie Ham
ilton, hostess, 7:30 p. m.
Mary Chapter No. 8, o. E. S
-7:30 p. m.
III Ill IT.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN TO
MEET WEDNESDAY
The group meetings of th'
Women's Association of the Pres
byterian church will meet Wed
nesday. Groups l and II NEE
at 2:30 o'clock. Group l, will
Mrs. P. T. Engard, 1T N. Mapl
ST., hostess, Mrs. E. T. Mohler
assistant.
Group II, wish Mrs. L. F
Smallman, Buckeye ST., hostess
Mrs. Fred Gabriel, assistant.
Group III, at p. m., with Mrs
D. Carl Spain, 523 w Seventh st
hostess, Mrs. L. G. Brubakel
assistant.
Evening star., 1948-11-06
From the Heart

This Capital City did credit to itself
yesterday when 1t paid its enthusiastic
respects to its returning hero. Not many
of the warm-spirited hundreds Of thou
sands who lined the streets to watch him
as his car went by had had the right to
vote for him, but their smiles, their
shouted greetings, their cheers were proof
enough that their welcome was from the
heart. There were no ballots to be counted,
but the President could see with his own
eyes that he had won the unstinted admi-
ration of his fellow townsmen.
It is pleasing to note, too, that the Presi-
dent, together with Vice President-elect
Barkley, looked not only as happy as he
must feel, but also in the pink OF physical
condition. Along with the rest Of America,
the citizens of Washington will hope and
pray that he keeps on that way and that
he will have a united people behind him.
As he himself has said, his is the tre-
mendous responsibility Of leading the Ma
ton at time when it faces great issues
and when he will need the cooperation of
all groups If those issues are to be brought
to successful conclusion. II words mean
anything, he is a victor who has no dis
position to gloat and who wants only to be
q good President. Given continuation Of
that spirit in the White House during the
years ahead, given also popular spirit of
the sort displayed by the public here yes
terday, it ought certainly to be possible for
the United States to cope effectively with
its internal problems and contribute de-
cisively to the task of establishing decent
world peace.
In any event, Mr.. Truman-now Presi-
dent by virtue of the celebrates will and
not merely by virtue of Franklin D. Roose-
velt's sudden death-can be sure that the
American people stand strongly behind
him as he prepares for his inauguration.
They wish him we'll. They wish him the
best of health. They wish him good for
tune and success In discharging his grave
responsibilities to the Nation and the
world in the fateful years Of his presidency.
Like the Districts welcome to him, this
comes from the heart. No man anywhere
is more heavily burdened, and none is
more entitled to the support of his coun-
trymen.
Evening star., 1948-11-06
Shukespeure's Man

For centuries now the highest eloquence
OF teachers, scholars, actors, and critics
has been dedicated to presenting Shake
speare as the worlds greatest playwright.
The sheer weight of this sustained
paean, plus, of course, the Bard's own
superlative music, has earned acceptance
of the claim. Recognition of Shakespeare.
however, has remained far short of his de-
serving as the most exciting writer the
ages have produced. -.
The windows of wonder he has opened
on life are made for the eyes not of
scholars and sophisticates, but Of every
body; most especially the young.
Every parent and teacher knows that
these have not been among Shakespeare
greatest enthusiasts. They have ap-
preached him as duty, reluctantly allot-
ted him meager share of their time, and
accepted him far less than joyfully, unlike
the groundlings of the Bard's own day.
1t is in changing this relation of the
masses to, Shakespeare that the universal
Evening star., 1948-11-06
Improving Unificution

Defense Secretary Forrestals directive
integrating the legislative programs of the
three armed services Is logical and
necessary step If unification~ is to be
achieved in fact as well as theory. Up to
now the merger law has fallen short Of
its goal of effecting complete unity among
the Army, Navy and Air Force, except in
war games. Dissension still exists on a
number of fundamental points and parti-
sans have evidenced little restraint in
saying so in public.
1t is too much to expect, of course, that
Mr.. ForrestaPs clearinghouse plan will
end the acknowledgements squabbling over
supercarriers and strategic bombing pre-
negatives. Such deep-rooted differences of
opinion are not resolved by memorandums
or directives. Nor is 1t likely to prevent
representatives of the services from ex-
pressing their convictions before congress
sional committees, If requested to do So
Congress would not look with favor on
any gag rule at the Pentagon.
But the setting up of central control
OF legislative programs under Mr.. For
restal should go a long way in reducing
the confusion of congressional committees
over conflicting legislative proposals. spe-
cific proposals of the individual branches
would have to be integrated with
the overall defense program before sub
mission to Congress. Such a system, If
rigidly followed, would end direct appeals
by the services for legislation not in
accord with administration policy.
in budget-making. There is no good
reason why 1t should not be applied in
the general legislation field. Adoption of
the plan should result in more intelligent
presentation to Congress of the Nations
defense program, enabling more intelligent
action by the committees and by the two
houses. The cause of national defense
thus would be materially benefited.
Evening star., 1948-11-06
Arms for Western Europe

Now that the election is over, it is to
be expected that one of the first matters
to be dealt with in the field of foreign
policy will be the question of armaments
furnished by the United States to the
countries of Western Europe already united
for mutual defense against aggression
under the Brussels Pact of last spring. "a
report from Paris states that this country
has already loaned" $5,0O0,O00 worth of
equipment to three French divisions.)
1t is the considered opinion of many
military and diplomatic experts on both
sides Of the Atlantic that this Is some
|, thing which should not wait for action by
the next Congress or even for the formal
Inauguration of negotiations between this
country, Canada and the Brussels Pact
signatories for North Atlantic security
pact. The argument is that an emergency
has arisen similar to that in 1910 when
Britain stood alone against the sweep of
Nazi aggression. That crisis produced the
Lend-Lease Act under which Britain was
furnished armaments to promote our own
national security, even though we were
not then involved in the hostilities.
To be sure, that was the result of con-
gressional authorization. Yet the motiva-
tion Of our original lend-lease program
again exists, while we have already made
important legal and moral commitments
to aid free nations against aggression
through the Marshall Plan, the vandenA
berg Resolution, and the so-called Truman
Doctrine under which we are helping
Greece and Turkey. All this could be
cited in support of emergency action by
the Executive, whereby armaments could
be furnished the Brussels Pact countries
from our surplus military stocks.
Such shipments would, it is true, be far
from sufficient to meet their military
needs. This Is because we do not ourselves
now possess adequate stocks of the most
essential items, such as heavy tanks and
Jet fighter planes. But 1t is argued that
even token" shipments Of almost any
kind of ornaments would produce q great
political and psychological effect in Europe
alike among our friends and our oppo.
nents. Such shipments presumably would
be viewed as convincing proof that the
United States stood ready to defend the
free world against totalitarian aggression
by any and all means.
Whether such emergency Executive
action will be taken is, of course matter
OF speculation. But the current crisis in
Europe is real, especially in France And
the psychological consequences could be
profound. n a.
Evening star., 1948-11-06

excitement over Sir Laurence Qlivier's
Henry W. and his current Hamlet" lies.
Whether this is the greatest Hamlet" in
the artistic sense is quite irrelevant. It
has been unanimously and unrestrainedly
praised on this score, but the more i'm
portant fact remains that Olivier's real
achievement lies in making Shakespeare
irresistibly popular.
In this century, Olivier is unquestionably
Shakespeare's man. 1t is a distinction he
has earned by making Shakespeare every
body's playwright, or script-writer.
This is the Bards true deserving.
Evening star., 1948-11-06
Pioneers of Science

The Nobel prize awards to a British
physicist and a Swedish chemist serve to
direct public attention to the remarkable
advances being made in exploring new
frontiers OF science. The honors which
have come to Professor P. M. S. Blackett,
British authority on atomic energy, and
to Professor Arne Tiselius, Swedish expert
ON molecular separation, are in recognition
OF the work they have done in clearing
away some of the mystery surrounding the
composition of our world and its inhab-
itants.
Professor Blackett's contributions to
mans knowledge of the atom and of the
tiny particles which go into it have been
noteworthy. He is particularly distin-
guished for his researches in the awesome
related field of cosmic radiation. Besides
playing significant role in Britair's war
time studies of electonics (specifcally
radar) and of atomic fission, Professor
Blackett, by means of CLOUD chamber"
photographs, has discovered new cosmic
particle, called the positron. Unlike the
electron, which has negative charge, this
extremely short-lived particle has a posi-
tive charge. With further photographs he
proved that energy could be changed into
matter. These and similar discoveries have
established him beyond question as one of
the great scientists of his day. The fact
that his opinions on the control of atomic
energy have aroused dispute should in no
way detract from his well-earned award.
He is respected for his achievements even
by those who completely disagree with his
criticism of American proposals for United
Nations inspection and control of atomic
research.
Professor Tiselius discovered processes
for separating protein molecules that have
paved the way for better understanding of
human tissues and hence of human life.
His researches with regard to the molecular
makeup of proteins have been of value in
the study of disease and have thrown light
on molecular structure of plastics, syn
thetic rubber and other commercially i'm
portant products.
Earlier, other Nobel prizes had been
awarded to DR.. Paul Mueller, discoverer
of the insect-killing powers of DDT, and
to the American-born British poet r. 8.
Eliot. Mr.. Eliot, whose works have aroused
much controversy as well as acclaim, was
the only prize winner with an American
background. Born in St. Louis, he became
British subject in 1927. The award was
made for pioneering work in modern
poetry"
Evening star., 1948-11-06
This and That
By Charles E. TraceUeH

Dear Sir:
Il have two toy turtles and find them quite
interesting but know very little about them.
Tive had them about year, and q few
weeks ago one OF them developed a soft shell
and seems very dull and pepless, though he
was the livelier of the two before that.
Can you give me some advice about what
to do for the little creature?
I feed them every other day on the various
foods from. the pet shops. Change the water
in their bowl every day. and on the day I
feed them put them out in a large pan with
deeper water.
Recently I've been putting a little salt in
the water but it seems to have no effect
on che soft shell one way or the other.
Sincerely, c. s."
u Il
Our correspondent has been doing about
everything wrong in the handling of the
small tortoises
These creatures need plenty of real food,
some sunshine and some mud
The dry foods sold for them are incomplete.
and If nothing else is used, soft SHE'LL paralysis
and other maladies are bound to develop
Complete foods, such as bits Of beef or calf
liver, and shreds Of beef supplemented by
lettuce and other vegetables, plus insects, will
build up the soft she'll
These, with sunshine. and some mud to
bury ones self in, from time to time, are what
a sick turtle, as commonly called. needs.
No salt should be added to the turtle
bowl
Feeding should be done every day. if the
creature will eat.
The incomplete manufactured foods cannot
be fed so often, because Of their denatured
content.
Too much of them not only clogs the turtle,
but they tend to cause the water to become
foued.
Use Of real foods, with perhaps some of
the dried foods as supplements, now and then,
will cause the tortoise to regain the use of
lost limb power, and harden the shell, If the
process Of softening has not gone on too long.
Another idea is to cut open a multi-vitamin
capsule and feed the soft contents to the
creature
This may help.
The use of sunshine and mud is mature
cure" Of the best sort.
Such procedures are used for humans-how
much surer they are to help the primitive
creatures!
The sick tortoise should be allowed access to
sunshine, but also given free range to get out
Of 1t when he wills.
= This means that the bowl Of water should
not be kept in the sunshine but set off to one
side.
Mud baths will help, too.
Some wet earth should be placed in an ad-
jacent bowl, so that the creature can easily go
from one to another.
A little bridge OF some sort may be made
for its use
| The contact with wet earth Is what the
turtle doctor ordered.
1t is SO supremely natural that sometimes
1t alone will provide all the help needed
Water In the turtle bowl should not be
changed any more than necessary.
It is not necessary to change it every day,
if care is taken to remove as well as possible
the bits of debris left after feeding time.
Too much sunshine on the water also causes
it to look cloudy or even greenish.
small thermometer should be used, and
| fresh water made to the exact degree of the
DID, as shoald be the water into which the
turtle Is transferred for time.
Evening star., 1948-11-06
Mr.. Ickes' Resignation
To the Editor OF The Star:

To the Editor OF The Star:
In an article that appeared on page Of The
Star of Wednesday, November last, evidently
written by a member Of your staff, was the
following statement: "Mr.. Truman also had
his troubles with holdovers from the Roosevelt
administration with differences reaching such
proportions that he demanded the designations
Of Interior Secretary Ickes and Commerce
Secretary Wallace, last Of the original New
Dealers in the cabinet"
I suppose the Hitlerian theory that lie, II
told often enough, will come to be regarded as
the truth is still true, notwithstanding which
regard it as highly unbecoming that The Star
should indulge in untruthful statements, q
repetition Of which amounts to malice. It Is
not true that President Truman ever asked for
my resignation. You have said this before and
have denied it, notably in letter mailed to
you under date of September Is, 1946, referring
to an editorial of September 81, and in COM
munication of June 26, 1947, with reference to
an article on the tidelandS decision on June as
I recognize that malice very frequently goes
hand In hand with weakness, but even so, 1t Is
not pretty or desirable attribute
HAROLD L. ICKES.
Editors Note: The malice and willful un-
truthfulness which Mr. Ickes imputes to The
Star exist only in his own imagination Never
theless, The Star was wrong. It regrets this
repetition of error and will endeavor to see
that 1t does not happen again.
Evening star., 1948-11-06
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
Gov. Dewey thus far has had two tries at
the presidency and Topped both times.
He failed in both of his tries to take into
consideration that he was dealing with past
masters Of the political art.
President Truman from the start was all
things to all men. To the farmer he promised
highest prices for his products, lowest prices
for the things he must have
The laborer in turn, was promised top wages
also lowest prices for his necessities, and even
luxuries.
He also continued to appeal to the selfish
interests of selfish minority cliques.
Finally he injected raw personalities into
his none-too-clean campaign, holding his
competitor but stooge for the banking and
commercial interests.
Gov. Dewey, on his part, piously offered the
beatitudes and very little of the practicalities
his hearers were looking for.
Thus, his opponent, though heavily handi-
capped, could not help but win. OF course,
there won't by any next time for Gov Dewey.
His party in the past has been more than
generous with him. and.it would be politically
suicidal If he were given yet another try.
s. SALOMAN.
Evening star., 1948-11-06
City-bred

I like the city's eager pride,
The brisk momentum of its toheels,
And beating ton,-ton1s In the stride
OF forty thousand heels.
Staccato clicking of machines
Rap-tuppsng rhythm into toords.
And nngIed building sky scenes,
Clouds resting there like birds.
Blue dusk, Dhen neon fotDers bloom
Like tulips in the sod,
And slender steeples pierce the gloom
To haze tpord NTH God!
SARAH M. HOWARD.
Evening star., 1948-11-06

objectives. That such leaders command
heavy support in countries like France and
Italy suggests that their followers do not
really know where they are being led.
What Is needed, perhaps, Is vigorous
educational program to open the eyes of
the unseeing,
Evening star., 1948-11-06
Appreciates School Bond Coverage

Appreciates School Bond Coverase
To the Editor of The Star:
The voters Of Arlington County approved the
$4,750000 school bond issue largely as the re-
suit of the excellent coverage given by your
paper to the need for increased school facii-
ties in our community.
I extend the thanks Of the Co-ordinating
Council for the Arlington School Bond Cam
paign to The Star for the public service you
have rendered in bringing these facts before
the people. ROLAND w. STOEBE,
Chairman, -ordinating Council
Evening star., 1948-11-06
Labor in Russiu

One Of the phenomena of our time Is
that Communist labor leaders-notably in
countries like italy and France-have sue
ceeded in building up large and obedient
following of workers. They have been
helped, of course, by economic grievances
and discontents stemming from the lag
between wages and prices. But that is
not enough to explain why they are able
to enlist hundreds of thousands In crippling
political strikes aimed at undermining
democracy in order to pave the way for a
system-the Soviet system-under which
the strikers would find that they had let
loose monster against themselves.
For how does labor fare under that
system? To begin with, collective bargain
ing, as we know it, does not exist in
Communist Russia. AS for wages and
prices, the average worker in that para
disc Of the proletariat" is cursed with one
Of the lowest and most miserable standards
of living in the world. He has to keep
his nose to the grindstone for about 80
hours to earn what his American counter
part earns in less than eight. Italians
Frenchmen, Britons and others in the
well as Americans, but they make out
far better-partieularly Britons-than the
Russians do, and they are always at liberty
to strike to improve their lot.
The Russians, to be sure, are organized
into trade unions, but striking is unthink-
able. The thing simply is not allowed,
and workers would be "liquidated" if they
tried it. So they do not try it; they just
keep on laboring-on the basis of 48-heur
week-without taking any direct action to
redress their grievances against the "stak-
hanovite" system of production, which is
largely based on piecework speedup,
method long since in bad odor in the
West Moreover, as has just been pointed
out in newsletter from 1.-THE Baltic
Review" of Stockholm, the day-by day
discipline imposed on them is extraor-
dinarily severe. Thus, quoting from
Soviet manual on labor law, the newsletter
cites the following interesting examples
among others:
ID The Soviet worker who absents him
self from his job, or who is over twenty
minutes late in arriving at it or over twenty
minutes early in leaving it, must have a
valid excuse, or face being sentenced to
correctional labor" (at his regular place
of work. for period up to six months,
with rs per cent cut in pay; 90 any
one losing or damaging tools through
thoughtlessness or negligence can be made
to pay back their value fivefold,. without
a legal hearing, merely on the say-so of
the management; a. man loses a third
OF his wage for the time during which
his machine produces rejects" or articles
with flaws, even though not his fault but
the fault of inferior raw materials or
managerial incompetence; and (5) q rail-
wayman can be imprisoned for ten years
| II his absenteeism or lateness upsets a
timetable or results in economic loss or an
accident, and he can be put to hard labor
for twenty-five years if bad intent is
| involved.
These are but some of the aspects of
labor's lot in Soviet Russia They serve
well enough, however, to illustrate what
would happen to the workingman in the
West If the Communist leaders, with their
! political strikes, should ever achieve their
Evening star., 1948-11-06
Space for Churches

I wish to commend The Star for the article
by Casper Names captioned 1900 Churches
Serve Area as Building Sets Record Pace"
We have been trying in many different ways
to impress upon real estate developers the i'm
portance of providing sites for new churches
and the value to the developer in having a
church in his area. It has been hard going
because many Of them want to use every inch
Of ground in the way that brings the most
immediate profit. Your article at least gives
the real estate men another opportunity to
think 1t over. RALPH K. MERKER,
General Presbyter.
Evening star., 1948-11-06

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