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Evening star., 1948-08-10
Mr.. Hoover's Birthday

At West Branch, Iowa, where he was
born, Herbert Hoover today will celebrate
the seventy-fourth anniversary OF that
event. He is returning to his native heath
to repeat the doctrine of human freedom
and responsibility which time and ex-
perience have taught him. He Is well
equipped for such mission. He has lived
richly and widely the world his field and
the problems of men his concern. He has
known suffering and happiness. His
career has included great achievements
and great disappointmentS. In these re-
spects he has shared the destiny OF his
contemporaries, old and young alike.
But Mr.. Hoover has developed more
prophetic insight than the majority OF his
fellows All of his recent speeches have
been projections Something of the spirit
of the ancient Chinese sage Lao-Tse has
ouickened them. Like the author OF "The
Way" he metaphorically has paused at
the gate to write message for the people
tomorrow. He forecasts an age OF mutu-
ality and fellowship which shall be the
fruit of sympathies made broad by
enlightened intelligence.
Mr.. Hoover often is called an "elder
statesman" and he merits the title. Yet
his attitude is as youthful and ardent as
1t was half century ago. He speaks with
a compelling confidence. The passing
decades have made him brave as well as
wise. At West Branch today his own ma
tive folk will show their respect and affec-
ton for him, and in that demonstration
thew will renreSent the Nation
Evening star., 1948-08-10

of the new law the taxes on retail sales
produced approximately twenty-six mill
lion dollars of revenue. That is nearly
twice the proceeds of the State income
tax 1t is almost half of the States total
income from all tax sources. Small won-
der that old deficits have disappeared and
a large surplus has developed.
There should be lesson in this some
where for Washington. The District of
Columbia will end this fiscal year with a
small deficit even without paying the
higher salaries voted for other govern
mental employees. In the next fiscal year,
1s4s-5o, a much larger deficit is in pros
pect. Maryland's deficit eliminating ex-
perience with the sales tax, which has
been shared by other States, is another
argument for getting it started here.
Evening star., 1948-08-10
Frick GuIIey Decision

A justice of the Supreme Court of New
York has ruled that there is nothing In
the will of the late Henry Clay Frick to
prevent the trustees of his gallery from
accepting gifts of pictures offered by other
persons. This means that it has been
decided, in effect, that the beautiful Frick
residence and its contents are a public
rather than a private institution. A. con-
trary view had been taken by Miss Helen
Frick, daughter of the founder, who argued
that he desired to be known as "the sole
benefactor" and that accessions from out
side would represent "a dilution of the
family character of the collection"
But the problem before the court was not
simply the issue raised by Miss Frick's
position. 1t was the question: Did Mr..
Frick exercise his right to forbid the
trustees to receive contributions to the
gallery? The judges answer was: "The
evidence affords no ground for interpo-
lating into the will restriction nowhere
suggested by it's language" Unless Miss
Frick elects to appeal to higher tribunal,
it would SEEM that the gifts proposed by
John D. Rockefeller, junior-master works
by Botticelli, Fragonard, Chardin, Goya
and others-shortly may be reoffered.
They are valued at $1,7Oo,ooo and are of an
excellence emitting them to be appreciated
anywhere.
It does not follow, however, that the
trustees of the Frick gallery are required
to take everything submitted to them.
Their obligation to protect the integrity OF
the institution committed to their care
has been underscored by the decision. The
verdict of the court renders their RESPONSE
bility more grave and compelling than 1t
was previously. They now are situated as
the curators Of other public repositories
are, and they perforce will be obliged to
discriminate drastically against attempts
to supplement existing collections with
material not esthetically meritorious or
historically deserving Of display.
Evening star., 1948-08-10
By THE HASKIN SERVICE.

O. Was General Custer buried on the field
of battle where he died?vB. L. S. n
A. All who fell at the Battle Of Little Big
Horn d876) were buried on the battlefield.
General Clusters body, although at first inferred
there was later removed to the United States
burial ground at West Point.
@. How many houses actually served as
Washington's headquarters during and after
the Revolutionary War?-R. B. o.
A. There are about II houses now standing
that are known to have served as headquarters
for George Washington They are preserved
by Federal or State governments or by patriotic
organizations.
@. Where was Miss Hennock, the new woman
member of the Federal Communications Com
mission born?-D. L. S.
A. Miss Frieda B. Hennock was born at
Kobel Poland, and came to the United States
with her parents when she was six years old:
She is the first woman member OF the Federal
Communications Commission. Prior to her ap-
pointment she was member OF the third Oldest
law firm in the United States.
@. What Is the greatest height above the
earths surface to which air extends?-M. r.
A. Scientists assume that some rareded air
exists at height Of $50 miles.
@. What is simple way to remove cinder
from the eye?-P. P.
A. One way to remove cinder is to keep
the eye shut for about 10 seconds. The flow OF
tears that comes when the eye is opened usually
dislodges the cinder.
@. Where did Rebecca West, the British
writer, get her pen-name?-C. o.
A. Rebecca West, whose real name Is .Cectly
Isabel Fairfield, owes her pseudonym TO the
fact that she was on the stage for time She
took the name "Rebecca West" from Ioscns
drama "Rosmersholm"
@. What Is the accepted definition OF the.
term ''liberty"?-W. j. C.
A. There is, probably, no complete and salts
factory definition of the word. However, in a.
Supreme Court opinion (Allgeyer VS.. louisiana
1855 U. s. 578, 189D liberty was described as
follows: Not only the right OF the citizen to
be free from mere physical restraint OF his
person. as by incarceration, but the term Is
deemed to embrace the right of the citizen to
be free in the enjoyment Of all his faculties;
to be free to use them in all lawful ways to
live and work where he will; to earn his liyeli-
hood by any lawful calling; to pursue any
livelihood or avocation..
Evening star., 1948-08-10
Foce Of August

Nothing Is altered, nothing different,
No hint of tarnish dinns the gold,
And deus burn brighter, dusks blo,o blner
As fragrant days and dnsks unfold.
Neper across earth's gloaotng green
Blo,ps anrthing not bloaon before:
Todoy Is yesterday ertended-
Nothing is less and nothing more.
But somewhere behind the yeIloD bloom
And ,pnping grasses of the grange
Somewhere, unseen, but ready, mating,
At long range bloaos the ,ciad OF change.
ETHEL BARNETT de VITO.
Evening star., 1948-08-10
Wants Negro Athletes Identified

To the Editor Of The Star.
Certain sections of the American press still
designate the racial association OF criminals but
seldom identify by race those who add 10 Our
prestige or culture. Too many Americans are
ignorant of the fact that dozens OF our Olympic
athletes are colored boys and girls. Nal Whit
field, Ewell, Dulard La Beach, Mckenley,
Windt. Steele, Wright. Bolen and others are col
ored boys Nine of the eleven track and neld
girls representing the United States are colored
Seven of the 16 boxers and the hope OF our
Nation in the weight-lifting contests also are
colored Americans Barksdale, probably the
highest point getter on the basket ball team
is of the same group. Only in the "aristocratic"
sports of swimming, tennis, golf and bowling
where as yet the barriers stiE are insurmount-
able. have the Negro athletes failed to show
their strength and ability.
1t is interesting to. note how sports an
nouncers fail to identify the great galaxy OF
football players on college and pro teams during
the fall seasons. Once it was customary TO
mention the play of giant" Negro. when
often dozen other players topped MIN IN
weight. Today the South does not recognize
Dericotte, Ford, Motley, Mann, Tunnel, and
a host of other Negroes. OF course, 1t is not
necessary over the years to- fail to know Joe
Louis, Ezzard Charles, Walcott, Armstrong Ray
Robinson, Jackie Robinson, Campanella, Dony
ct al. Is this due to network policy that does
not want to disturb the theory Of the racists
that there are innately inferior and superior
racial groups?
But If Negro commits crime some sectlons
of the press never fail to tag on his raclal
identity. Meanwhile, how many Americans
know that Count Bernadotte's right hand man
is Ralph Bunch of our own city, who Is recog-
nized as the State Departments expert on
mandates?
Why not give credit to the numerous artists,
athletes and Negro intelligentsia who are adding
luster to the American scene?
E. B. HENDERSON.
Evening star., 1948-08-10
He Finds Friends in Washington


To the Editor Of The Star:
Last year when I thought was leaving
Washington wrote you a letter commenting
on the friendliness of Washington people. Re-
turning to Maryland University and Washing
ton, I now have spent another year among
these same friendly people My opinion Is
unchanged. They still are the most cosno-
politan and kindly people that I ever have
lived among. will always remember the
clean streets, the efficient traffic regulations.
the wonderful stores with such variety Of
merchandise, but the heart Of the city that
makes all this possible is its people. It has
been a privilege to have lived in the Nations
Capital and every American should be proud OF
Washington.
Once again bid you: Hail and farewell.
ETHEL c. YOUNG,
Disabled Veteran.
Evening star., 1948-08-10
Controlling Unionism

TO the Editor Of The Star.
We hear much OF imitation but we hear
very little about the root causes Of the infla-
ton we now are experiencing. All the pro-
posed cures are superficial and will have very
little effect on high prices. As I see it, the
infiationary trend started in 1887 with unioni-
zation of industry by the CIO and the conse-
quent increase IN industrial wages.
Since imitation began with uncontrolled
unicnism, the remedy must begin with con-
trolling unionism. Organized labor today is
receiving far more than its equitable share OF
the national income. Either the relative wages
of organized labor must be rolled back to the
1887 level, or the relative wages of unorganized
labor, which means the white-collar workers
as we'll, should be brought up to the level
of 1887.
It must be remembered that as wages and
buying power Of the organized group goes
up, the buying power of the unorganized group
goes down. The gain of one group is the loss
of another group, unless the gain is accom-
panied by a corresponding increase in pro-
duction. without such an increase in produc-
ton the organized group gains the advantage
over the unorganized.
Should some one suggest the complete or
ganization of all groups, certainly that would
not solve the problem but aggravate it. For
one thing the country then would be COM
pletely dominated by the labor leaders; and
secondly, the various organized groups would
begin fighting each other to gain economic
advantage and since the country would be
unionized completely we would have not merely
labor strife, but civil war.
We are headed toward civil war anyway
unless every group is made to realize its re-
sponsibility to all other groups. If organized
labor continues selfishly to strive to gain
the advantage over the unorganized. the time
will come perhaps soon, when the country as
a whole will rise in It's wrath and suppress all
labor unions. Then there will be bloodshed
Strikes must be outlawed, and all disputes
handled by judicial processes where all parties
will receive justice. Wages must be adjusted
so that all groups will be paid In accordance
with recognized equitable prewar standard.
With strikes and their economic waste elimi-
mated, and sll groups paid an equitable wage,
prices will tend to adjust themselves to
normal level. Lastly, Government spending
with Its attendant drain upon the income of
the people, must be sharply curtailed.
I know that the readjustments will be pain
full, but that would be far more preferable
than the agony that would accompany another
depression with unpredictable disasters In its
wake We are now standing at the crossroads.
Which way will we take?
SAMUEL r. BAUER,
st Marys CITY Nd
Evening star., 1948-08-10

lem is picayunish, trivial and inconse-
quential, but when a man reaches a
certain age he develops definite opinions
about his food. And whether ones opin-
ions are correct or not has little to do
with the subject. Frankly held opinions,
irrespective Of logic, are an essential
foundation of human happiness.
Evening star., 1948-08-10
Letters to The Star

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
priter, although it is permissible for
a tpriter knotrn to The Star to use
q nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1948-08-10
No Success Anywhere

To the Editor of The Star:
WHY is it that President Truman can't win?
When he attempts to strike up a friendship
with the Russians, he is conmunistic sup
porter. But then if he doesn't do just as the
Russians want us to, he is called war
hawk"
President Truman just can't win for losing.
DANIEL N. COTE.
Evening star., 1948-08-10

What country With the margin OF
error the United States Treasury now
allows itself in an annual estimate, the
early republic could have financed itself
through eight Administrations.
Evening star., 1948-08-10

Whatever its identity, the wingless celes-
tial object spouting 40foot flames Is def
initely not Henry Wallace. On the word
of his less restrained admirers, Henry has
wings,
Evening star., 1948-08-10
Questions and Answers

iS RSrea%1 ~ sis % Eve stree. Ne, Washington T. b e
Please incose three (3) cents for return postage.
Evening star., 1948-08-10

Middle age is upon US. We can name
the entire nine that included Tinker and
Evers apd Chance and couldn't identity
today's Chicago Cubs with an official score
rard
Evening star., 1948-08-10

Quite problem, our youth, who are too
old for school and not yet reconciled to
the fact that an occupational hazard of
work is work.
Evening star., 1948-08-10
Advocates Clean Sweep Party

Advocates Aledn SWeep dTty
TO the Editor Of The Star.
I think it is high time for the American
people to start fourth party for President.
It is most disgraceful to read the news on
communism. Our officials have stood by and
let communism enter our Government Some
one is to blame.
To hold key position one should be thor
oughly investigated. Where have our Congress
men been? We have the Republican, Demo-
cratic and Progressive parties. The fourth
party should be called Clean Sweep Party.
That would mean to make clean sweep OF all
our communistic public officials and, from the
news, we have many. There is Communist
named Foster. We let him get up in public
and call our President brazen liar. wonder
how many of our congressman are not at
least Pink, if not actually Red? Why are they
allowed to make our laws when at heart they
are tearing our country in two?
Is our Congress for the American people or
for the Reds? Foster is out on bond Why is
he still allowed to make public speeches In
favor of communism? Because Of free speech,
I guess. Well, free speech shouldn't be given
to such persons
The Hollywood stars were under questioning
What happened? Nothing. All of this Is cost
ing the taxpayers much money. Let's have
Clean Sweep party and sweep out all the dirt
MRS. BESSIE WARD.
Evening star., 1948-08-10
Is This "The Wrong Angle?

Is Ih1S Inc wrong angie
To the Editor of The Star.
Have I got the wrong angle on the current
Congressional investigation into Communist
activities in this country or is the following the
best method of becoming courageous" Ameri-
can citizen?
Oh, be Communist by all means! Then be-
come spy and work like a dog to obtain con-
fdential data from contacts in the government
Turn the data over to the Communist Party
headquarters, which in turn sends it over to
the Soviet In other words, sell your country
down the river But have no fear Of arrest as
as spy! Don't let your conscience trouble you,
either! For this is the way to avoid arrest by
Uncle Sam: ..
Believing that you've obtained and relayed
the maximum data, or possibly firing OF the
hard work involved, or becoming fearful OF
YOUR Communist masters, then just run hap
PLY down to the FBI, declare under oath that
you were naughty in that you had sold your
country out, that you are no longer Commu-
mist, that you are awfully sorry about the whole
business really, and that you know lots and lots
about lot of u S. Communists that you are
simply aching to tell
That ties it! You then are given wonderful
publicity at the Congressional hearings by your
telling all in a naive and ctilGike way. And
what happens? Why, several Of the Committee
members will commend" you for your "cour-
age" in telling your story to the FBI and now
to the Congressional groups And not only that,
dear Communist, but the taxpayers will furnish
a brace of gendarnerie to protect you from any
harm that Communist Party heads may seek to
do to you in reprisal. That's what an old dear
Congress Is, bless its sentimental heart!
See how smart Miss Bentley Is? And Mr..
Budenz isn't dull either. And speaking OF
danger" due to Communist reprisals, Mr. Bu-
denz has lectured around the country publicly
telling about how he too had been naughty
Communist and about all the dreadful things
he did, but that he ain't Communist any more,
boys. He apparently did not even need one
constable to protect him from reprisals during
his lectures, for he Is among us in his whole
hide, with no signs OF wounds.
Do you remember few months back when
those Hollywood characters, testifying before
Congressional investigating committee, were
~af$1 $1,a fyrs11p n fef
Evening star., 1948-05-12
Artemus Gotes to Join
Boeinq Aircraft Board
by the AsSoeioted Press

SEATTLE, May 12.-Artemus l.
Gates of New York, Assistant Sec
retay of the Navy for Air from 1941
to 1s45 and later Undersecretary OF
the Navy for a short period, has
been elected to the board OF dl'
rectors of the Boeing Airplane Co.
The former president of the New
York Trust Co. was elected by mi
nority stockholders, exercising cum
ulative voting rights at the annual
stockholders meeting yesterday.
He succeeds Harold E. Bowman
secretary treasurer, director since
1884. Mr.. Bowman did not stano
for reelection. Others on the nine
member board were renamed.
Evening star., 1948-05-12
| Widower Of 78
To Wed Friend
|Of 40 Years

Forty years Of friendship will be
crowned with marriage Saturday fol-
James Hill, 78-year-old retired
Smithsonian Institute property CLERK
and superintendent of buildings
and Miss Lena Simpson, 50, com
puter at the Smithsonian observa.
tory.
1--WE decided to be married about
two weeks ago." Mr.. Hill explained
today at the Harrington Hotel
where he lives. Il wanted Lena tc
retire and live with me on my
farm in Upper Marlboro, but she
likes her work and wants to keep
at it"
Mr.. Hill retired from the Smith
sonians two years ago. His first
wife died several years ago. He
and Miss Simpson will be married
in the Calvary Methodist Church
and make their home in her apart
ment at 1856 Fifteenth street NV
Evening star., 1948-05-12


public buildings, who arranged the
visit.
Mr.. Hudson said yesterday his
committee will make report and
that he will confer with Senator
Bridges, Republican, of New Hamp-
shire and a member of the Senate
Appropriations Committee, about
the inspection.
Concerned for Safety. -.
commissioner Reynolds asked us
to check plans for making the White
House safe and to otherwise act in
an advisory capacity" Mr.. Hudson
said. He told us about some of
the dangerous features OF the White
House, and we are naturally much
concerned about the safety factors
of the Nations No. home, both rs
regards danger to life and to the
building ITSELF"
The speech Of 13-year-old
Washington schoolboy high lighted
the third general session Of the
associations SD annual meetings
yesterday and brought delegates to
their feet in enthusiastic applause.
The speaker was Gordon c..
Osmond, a student in the ninth
grade of the Alice Deal Junior High
School. He addressed forum on
juvenile education in fire prevention.
His talk followed discussions by
teachers and educators who urged
more fire prevention training for
school children.
Responsibility for Children.
1.-THE children of this Nation have
a great responsibility in protecting
themselves and, their homes against
the needless toll OF fires" Gordon
declared. Most of us spend con-
siderable time in learning how to
swim so that we can protect our
selves in the water. It is equally
important that we understand the
fundamental principles of fire pro-
lection and that we know what to
do in case Of fire.
"It is our responsibility to learn
about the causes of preventable fires
and to impart the knowledge we
gain to others"
Gordon is the son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Evening star., 1948-05-12
Dutch Guiana Crash Dead
To Be Buried in One Grave
lY the Assoeiotsd Press

ST. LOUIS, May PA single
f1ag-draped casket will be buried
tooay with military honors at JET
ferson Barracks National Cemetery
In it are the remains of IS persons
killed January Is, 1943, when an
Army transport plane crashed IN
the Dutch Guiana jungles.
Among those killed in the crash
were Novelist Eric Knight and P. E.
Foxworth, head Of the New York
ofIice of the Federal Bureau OF In
vestisation. Mr.. Foxworth directed
the hunt for the German agents
who landed in this country from a
Nazi submarine during the war.
One of the most scenic sites in the
cemetery has been chosen for the
burial. Next of kin and relatives
from throughout the United States
will be on hand, including FBI ON
cials, q group of civilian pilots and
various Army and Navy officers. A
Catholic and a Protestant chaplain
will officiate
Evening star., 1948-05-12
Realty Men Contribute
|S786,00O for Palestine Aid

Washington real estate men and
o..s nave contributed $3.50. 600
in the first three hours Of their
drive for the United Jewish Appeal
for overseas relief and Palestine
aid.
The sum was pledged at a dinner
held by the real estate division last
night in the Statler Hotel. 1t in
cluded contributions from nom
Jewish members of the profession
attending.
Leo M. Bernstein and Frank j..
Luchs, co-chairmen of the drive, an
nounced that a goal of $400, 900 had
been set for the divisions contri-
button to the $2,500. 900 expected
from the District as a whole. About
81 SOC, 900 has been raised so far IN
the month-old campaign.
The Apparel division of the
United Appeal will hold a fund
raising dinner at the Statler to-
morrow night, and a luncheon at
$500 a plate will be held by the
Women's division at the Mayf1ower
June T.