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Evening star., 1948-11-16
Without q Chart

on Palon.ar, the great lens Snaa0nttes
The puny po,Der of the human eyes.
Nop, gazing NTH ben,used and wondering
face
Where space gro,os faint from, dangling
oDer space,
Man finds those unknoton gnldrses thdt
sDin1
Ethereal seas upon creations rim,
Df,cerns strange stars whose radiance
had birth
Before the coming Of mankind on earth.
D,nnrfed by the pastness, his oton worl6
grows small,
Shrtnks to a mote, infnttesinual,
4 stsffe-torn mote tohere sorrotns multiply
Will Telescopes are pointing to,oard tho
sky:
A ,porld. In storms adritt, iDtthout chart
because mans mind so far outstrtps ~
heart NEZ BARCLAY KIRBY.
Evening star., 1948-11-16
Are Musicians Artists?

It is not surprising that radio comedians
are aroused by ruling which has caused
one Of their number to caution his studio
musicians against laughing or singing
while on the air. 1t seems that musician
who even so much as smokers or who joins
In song becomes an artist. And radio
artists have their own union, the American
Federation of Radio Artists (AFL). And
artists draw higher pay than mere
musicians.
The new complication came to light the
other night when Arthur Godfrey, who
forsook the local breakfast front for big
time national network operations, publicly
warned his orchestra not to giggle or sing.
Inquiries later disclosed that he had been
advised by AFRA that his orchestra would
have to join that organization If it did
anything more than play its instruments.
Godfrey said it would cost him nearly
$4,000 a week extra If his musicians were
rated as artists rather than musicians.
The AFRA ruling will be a blow to
comedians who have depended on their
musicians to contribute to the hilarity.
Indeed, there have been occasions when
the only laughs that came in the wake OF
joke were those from the orchestra
section. Musicians had to laugh whether
they appreciated the fun or not. It was all
in their scripts, If not in their contracts.
Now that sort of sure-fire response to the
comedians efforts Is thing of the past
unless the show is willing to pay the extra
price. But the average radio joke is hardly
worth the investment. There are excep-
tions, Of course. And when the exception
occurs, the comedian does not need the
inspirational efforts of stooges in the
orchestra to create the desired effect. If
the AFRA ruling should cause the radio
people to put out better brand of humor,
1t will be welcomed by radio fans every
where.
Evening star., 1948-11-16

mistaken, this is just another Soviet bluff,
intended to discourage US in carrying the
airlift forward, in the approaching season
of inclement weather. We have shown in
the past that we are not easily bluffed.
Our announcement of an impending shift
of ffty-nve C-54s to an enlarged British
field, with prospects of greatly increased
tonnage total daily, indicates that the air
lift will go on in bigger and better form,
weather and the Russians Notwithstanding
Evening star., 1948-11-16
ried on with 1t for many more months

ried on with 1t for many more months
to come.
In any event, however, whether he re-
tires soon or whether the President sees
fit to ask him to stay on as long as he
can, politics should not be allowed to have
decisive bearing on Mr. Forrestal's status.
Like that of the Secretary of State, the
Office of Defense Secretary should be
removed as far as is humanity possible
from the realm of partisanship. In these
dangerous times, the position is tied in
most intimately with the security of the
Nation, and its responsibilities, apart from
promoting maximum military efficiency
and coordination, embraces such other
non-political matters as the operation of
our peacetime draft, under which indi-
viduals are called to do their duty ire
spective or party labels. Accordingly, it is
of the utmost Importance that this vital
post never be handled as a plum to be
offered as reward for partisan services.
In short, If there is to be q change, 1t
ought not to be based on mere politics,
and the President should spare no effort
to find successor whose prestige and
ability are comparable to Mr.. Forrestals
The Office of Secretary of Defense is far
too important to permit any other attitude.
In the past, Mr.. Truman has shown him
self to be we'll aware of that fact Gossip
Notwithstanding, 1t must be assumed that
he is still well aware of 1t and that he will
have a good replacement If and when he
lets Mr. Forrestal TO-
Evening star., 1948-11-16

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
Uriter, although 1t Is permissible for
a ,Driter kno1on to The Star to use
nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1948-11-16
Questions and Answers

B.dsE Ea f " 70 ss:s
fe.s. insios. ss cents iof return posssa. D.
q. What is the rate at which the population
Of the world is increasing2-J. d.
A. The rate Of increase Of world population
is now approximately l per cent per year.
There are about ~ billion people in the world.
O. Was the calliope invented for use by cir.
cuses?-H. H.
A. The calliope was not devised specifically
for use by circuses Invented by Joshua
Stoddard q machinist Of Worcester. Mass.
calliopes were first used on railroad locomotives
to play patriotic selections for troops speeding
to the front lines during the Civil War.
9. How much productive soil is lost each
year in the United States through erosion7
p. A. 8.
A. Careful estimates based on actual meas.
urements indicate that soil losses by erosion
from all lands total 81 billion tons Q year.
From farm lands alone the loss amounts to
about billion tons. -
Q. What Is the derivation Of the word pro-
tocol?-H. N. @. I
A. Our word protocol comes from the French
protocole, which is derived from the late Latin
protocollum This In turn comes from two
Greek words meaning first" and ito glue"
which originally meant the first sheet Of .
papyrus roll In the late Roman Empire the
protocollum was q volume Of leaves bound to-
gether with glue, In which public acts were
recorded.
Evening star., 1948-11-16

What is this feverish quest of the novel
and bizarre that keeps the American won
dering what new Congress will do that
eighty haven't already done?
Evening star., 1948-11-16

Where the beard Is twelve inches long
or longer, 1t is reasonable assumption
that the wearer Is q Republican and q
betting man.
Evening star., 1948-11-16

Very laughable-Pravda's analysis OF the
American election outcome and its mean
ing And II we were q little smarter our
selves we could tell you why.
Evening star., 1948-11-16
Ambulance Service Complaint

Ambulance Service Complaint
70 the Editor Of The Star:
agree with "A Citizen" who complained
about the slow ambulance service in Washing
ton. One night my wife was taken seriously
Ill and we waited over an hour for Garfield
Hospital ambulance. If there had been any
cabs, would have hired one-f I'd had their
kind Of money.
Not only was the ambulance very late, but
the driver took one Of our bed pillows, not
having an extra one from the hospital. This
pillow had on 1t a slip that was hand
embroidered and edged In lace. It was . we'd
ding gift to us and now the pair Is broken, a.
never saw that pillow again after they finally
got my wife to the emergency room.
NEW FATHER.
Evening star., 1948-11-16

Senate COMMITTEE Lineup
70 the Editor Of The Star:
Your reporter who wrote the political story
on November II headed Democrats Expected
to Use Senate Edge to Set Committee Ratio
could enlighten himself by reading the text Of
the La Toilette Legislative Reorganization Act
Public Law COL OF the Seventy ninth Congress.
There are several major factual errors in the
story.
Democratic leaders will not TX the margin
Of control on committee seats. Nor will they
they see At to change the Senate rules which
were put into effect by the Reorganization Act
The La Toilette Act fixes the size of all the
Senate standing committees at 10 members
except the Appropriations Committee which is
fixed at 81 members. The ratio Of majority
and minority In the total number Of commit
tee seats is definitely fixed by the provision
in the act which gives two committee seats-no
more nor less-to the minority Senators. The
majority party always gets bonus" of II
seats over and above the two-seats-per-S Senator
rule, because they get the remainder OF the 203
committee seats (203 is II seats more than
twice 96, the total membership Of the Senate).
This arrangement is mathematically necessary
to insure working relationship for the major
ity party when the Senate Is divided 49 to Al
between majority and minority. The reorgani-
zation act makes no provision for 4S to 4s
division.
Hence, under the 81 to ~ division of the
Senate, 1t is already fixed that the majority
will have 119 committee seats and the minority
"a. This means that six Of the Senate commit
tees will have . Z to committee ratio between
majority and minority; eight committees will
have an to ratio; and the Appropriations
Committee will be divided Is to 8. The act
however. does not specify which committees
should have the larger ratios and to that ex.
tent your reporter is correct In saying that
the Democratic leaders will have the final word
w. r.. VOIGHT.
Evening star., 1948-11-16
Home for the Vice President

Home for the Vice President
To the Editor Of The Star:
This idea broached to several friends and
all OF them seemed to think 1t quite feasible.
Several weeks ago there was much discussion
about home for the Vice President and his
family and at the present time it has been an
nounced that the White House will undergo
extensive repairing due to rotting timbers and
aging floors. In reality, the White House has
become too small for the oficial functions re-
quired Of the President to such an extent that
doubling up has become necessary.
It Is my suggestion that . public building
such Is the old Civil Service building at Ninth
and r streets be renovated for ofacial func-
tions and apartments for the vice presidential
family set up there. The building itself Of
fers q great gallery plus several tremendous
rooms which could serve as State dining rooms
and reception rooms for large official functions.
It has a courtyard which would give the Vice
President xnd his family privacy. Items from
the Gallatly Collection as well as gifts Of fur
snishings from private and State sources could
be encouraged to furnish the rest of the build
ing.
The White House would then become in fact
. residence of the President without the ex-
cessive strain Of continuous oficial protocol
intruding upon the privacy Of the Presidents
family, and of1lcial entertainment would be
the responsibility Of the vice presidential Of
nee. E. M. WARNER.
Evening star., 1948-11-16
Something Fine

TO the Editor Of The Star:
Your editorial on November IL, Something
Fine" Is very much to the point. am happy
to express my thanks for your comment on
the remarks made by Samuel Levin when Sec
retary Of Air Symington accepted the painting
Of his son to be placed In the main corridor
Of the Pentagon with those of many other
heroes Of World War II.
Those Of US who heard Mr.. Levin were
thrilled by his simple, eloquent statement.
What he said expresses the sentiment of Amer
ican Jewry and especially of the Jewish War
Veterans Of the United States Of America. It
y doubtless the sentiment OF millions Of our
foreign born citizens and their sons and daugh-
tiers who served In defense Of the ideals Of
liberty and freedom that are here"
There are two slight slips in your editorial
which know you will be glad to correct. The
presentation Of the portrait was actually made
BY the Sergt. Meyer Levin Post Number 16e
Of the Jewish War Veterans of the United
States Of America. Sergt. Levin was not
killed in Capt. Colin Kelly's attack on the
Japanese battleship, Haruna. Sergt. Levin lost
his life later, January 7, 1943. returning from
reconnaissance trip to New Guinea for which
he had volunteered. He drowned of the coast
Of New Britain when the aircraft was ditched
In storm. The rest Of the crew managed to
escape.
hope that Mr.. Levin's statement and your
fine editorial about 1t may call forth similar
statements and similar editorials about the
many many things that are right with Amer
lea. BERNARD WEITZER.
National Legislative Representative, Jewish
War Veterans Of the u. 8. A.
Evening star., 1948-11-16

tions, to say nothing Of the mental alterations
which can infect both individuals and groups.
Building q more perfect democracy depends in
large measure on achieving greater UNDER
standing Of mans political behavior.
Granted that our knowledge OF the human
mind, particularly when taken In the mass,
Is still in its infancy. But is this q cause for
rejoicing. as your editorial (perhaps unwitting-
ly) implied? Far more intelligent would be to
urge redoubled efforts in this direction rather
than to exult over the fact that our knowledge
Of the mechanics Of public opinion is still far
from complete.
But to come back to the abused pollsters
Were they never to predict another election
correctly, their contributions to understanding
human behavior would still be considerable.
Our public health authorities, our defense de-
partments, our educational bodies, and our in
dustries all owe something to the techniques
elaborated by the pollsters and the observations
which they have made. Let's not bury them
too soon. There is still work for them to do.
w. PHILLIPS DAWSON,
Editor, Public Opinion Quarterly.
Evening star., 1948-11-16

4 reader can get TIE answer to any question Of
fact By yriting The Washtngton Star Information
s... ssHssau; ~ mn Sle street Washinston O. D. c.
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-02
At the Hotels
The New Seword

H. Stoddart, Juneau; Col. John R. Moves, Juneau; Gail Wing, An chorage: MT. and Mrs. Don Wald- nay, Anchorage; MT. and Mrs. George Whiting, Anchorage; Geo. Sullivan, Fairbanks: J. A. Waf- ford. Anchorage; A. Bland Calder, A American Consulate General, Shanghai, China; H. F. Hart, Jun eau; MT. and Mrs. M. M. Coursen, Cooper's Landing; Wm. Renfrew and Tom Culhane, Anchorage; John Lerch, HaineS Alaska.
 The Von Glider
 Joe Miller, Anchorage; Art LOT ing, Seward: J. M. Parry, Anchor
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-02
DohIberg-Ho+ch NupfiuIs

MT. and Mrs. Ralph w. Hatch returned to Seward last week from Wisconsin where they were mar ried at the brides home.
 Mrs. Hatch who was the former Anne Dahlberg and daughter of MT. and Mrs. August Dahlberg of Trade Lake, Wisconsin, has been teacher in the Seward High School the past two years. Ralph Hatch is the son of MT. and Mrs. Peter Hatch, longtime residents of Seward.
 In August, Miss Dahlberg left Seward for her home in Wisconsin. MT. Hatch arrived in September and they pledged their wedding VOWS at beautiful altar service, Sunday, September l2, at 400 pm. in the Zion Lutheran Church of Trade Lake, Wisconsin. The Rev. G. Carlson performed the double ring ceremony.
 Mrs. Ernest Marotta of Boston, sister to the bride, was the mat ron of honor Bridesmaids were he Misses Jean and Beulah Dahl berg. MT. Ernest Marotta was the pest man and Warren Soderberg, cousin of Miss Dahlberg, and Al fred Granum were the ushers.
 Tie bride walked to the altar in Q beautiful colonial styled white satin wedding gown with circular -.a'n and wore a lovely lace net finger tip veil She carried a cas- eada bouquet of white garlenias and nuns. The matron of honor and bridesmaids wore poke dot organdy dresses in pastel shades and carried cascade bouquets of Fink gladiolus with white daisies and white gladiolus with yellow daisies, The groom, best man. and ushers were attired in dark bus mess suits with a white carnation buttonhole flower
 Miss Grace Dahlbcrg, youngest sister of the bride sang the song Because and Mrs. Carl Runberg sang, l Love Thee.
 The altar was attractively de- corated with floor heighth candel- abrum of tapering white candles and tall baskets of fall flowers in pastel colors. Wedding pictures were taken by the photographer before and during the wedding ceremony and reception.
 The wedding reception was held in the church basement and an estimated number of one hundred and fifty guests congratulated the happy couple. The honeymooners took a short wedding trip to Min neapolis and returned in a few days to their Wisconsin home for goodbyes before returning to Sew ard.
 Previous to the wedding. family and friends in Wisconsin honored the couple with a miscellaneous shower at the Church. Sixty guests were entertained with home tall ent performers and then the gifts
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-02

were opened after which delicious
 refreshments were served. Upon their return to Seward they were again honored with a surprise shower given by the groom's mo- ther, Mrs. Peter Hatch. Thirty four guests were present and the couple received many beautiful gifts. The hostess served dainty refreshments of cookies, tiny tea
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-02

age; MT. and Mrs. Blair o. Bar nard, Kenai; Fred Henton, Coop CTS Landing; Vim. o. Baner, Anch- age; R. H. Mitchell, Portage, Al Kroft, Portage; Geo. R. Stone, Moose River Alaska; Dan Bray, Anchorage; Richard w. Michal- ouspi, Anchorage; Ralph H. Ham ilton, Anchorage; Harry Mann, An chOrage
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-02
ADS

LOST: Brown calfskin stenograph- CTS handbag. Valuable Auxiliary V. F. w. papers and rose knitting, knitting pins. Finder please con- tact Seaport Record. 26-7p WANTED: Lady for housekeeping and care of invalid Modern home. Inquire Record office, phone Main 168. 26p FOR SALE: Al Lincoln Club Coupe Al condition Radio. S1650 terms if desired. Frank Woods, Box 834. Phone Black 39. 26-7p FOR SALE:-Ironing board, S700; Clutches, s 50; cider down lined coat and hood, rainproof size 20, S4500; mems hats, large, cleaned and blocked, LOO ca. Inquire Sea port Record office. 26tfc FOR SALE:-New Oldsmobile car radio. Call Monroe 152. 26tfc FOR RENT:-One room with pri- vate bath. References required. Phone Adams TYP. 26tfc FOR SALE 9 tube push button radio 40 model console; record player; records; kitchen cabinet; rocking chairs; g 12 linoleum rug; round oak dining table; pair of new full-size link springs Apt r Housing Area. 2425-26-27p LOST Mans ring, topaz setting, clipped on one side. Reward Re- urn to Seaport Record office.
 24-5p FOR SALE: '42 Dodge personnel carrier, and one-ha1f ton 6x6 with one-ton cargo trailer. Both good condition. S1350 CT to highest bid QtI. "A Cll oN ItIl. CDt LItt NclluC. 212-34-5p FOR SALE Hunters cabin on Snow River. Popular hunting area, beaver territory. Price S250. See Pete Devon, Alaska House. 24tfc FOR SALE-'36 4-door Plymouth Sedan. S250 cash. See w. E. Johnson at Yellow cab stand. 3tfc FOR SALE: Combination radio and phonograph Zenith washing ma- nine. both in good ondition. Rea- sOnable. Call Polk 72. 22tfc FOR SALE: 1946 Willys Jeep, 15,OO0 miles total; new throughout Price $1250. Terms. Hut g, Vets Hous. ing. 21tfc
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Mrs. Martin Uric who underwent an operation Friday was reported in good condition and is allowed visitors.
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-02

cakes, nuts, candies and coffee.
 MT. and Mrs. Ralph Hatch are now at home to their friends in apartment No. 2, upstairs of the Seward Steam Laundry building.
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-02

LOST: Will the party who got the wrong over coat at the Eastern Star card party Sat, Sept 25, please get in touch with Chas Lcchnef, phone Madison 56 or Madison 98, for exchange of coats@
 25-6-7-8-9c TOR SALE:-Going Outside, will sc1 dyed muskrat fur coat, size F; wool lined stadium boots, size 712, both items worn one season. Cheap Tor quick sale Phone Adams 156.
 26fc FOR SALE: Used oil range. Guar 4n.ocd Al condition. Call Adams 9+ 25-G-78p FOR SALE: 1941 Harley-Davidson 45 twin, with windshield. leg shield, 5adalebag3. luggage carrier. See Jim Shea or write Box 665, Seward, Alaska. 25-6-7-8p Nersey Lined Pants -,-.--....-2.75 reccnditioned.
 Hea..s Work Shoes .,........,...4.50 reccnditioned.
 SerViceable Work Coats 400 Parka Coats ..-,....-.1200
 ANDREWS/
 SURPLUS STORE
 25tfc FOR SALE: Baby bed, high chair, Thayer buggy, misc. items. Phone Madison IA. 23-5-6p FOR SALE:- Pressure cooker, sandwich toaster, Whatnot shelves. ironing board, washing machine, record player and records, misc household items. Call Adams 159
 24-25p FOR SALE Broom house with bath on 3rd Avenue. Call Madi- son 1l3. 14tfc Painting and paperhanging. JB Coble. PHONE Garfield
 S2tfc
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-02
ED GROUND FAMILY ON TOUR

Ed Ground, with his wife and .wo children, departed Friday via Alaska Air Lines for an extended tour of the west coast.
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-02

All those interested in city basket ball see Sidney Uric.
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-02

Sat, Oct. 2, 194S-Seward, Alaska
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Corner lot on 4th Ave near school. Lots on 5th Ave Cheap. , lots, wooded rich soil. $500 down, bal like rent. A 3 room shack for rent. Nice gar cen space. $15 per month.
 Mary Ann B. Brown
 Real Estote
 Seward Seaport Record office
 4th Avenue 26-7c
Evening star., 1948-04-03
Natures Children
By liIIion Cox Athey

Are you longing for nutria coat7
Coypu all wear them, even in South
America.
A closer and more understanding
acquaintance with a. coypu would
erase all desire of possessing the
little coypu's coat. These native
South Americans are smaller cou-
sins Of our sturdy beaver Their
well-shaped head, closely cropped
ears, give them more trim appear
ance. Slightly glazed dark eyes do
not convey the impression Of
high grade intelligence-which Is
too bad for coypu, though queer,
are highly entertaining and re-
sourceful.
If they tumble into water they
work furiously to reach the edge Of
the pool, or where the water is
shallow. Then they give them
selves rundown: fierce wiggle Of
their chin spatters the drops Of
water from stiff whiskers. A vio-
lent shudder takes the remainder Of
the water from tummy and back.
At this stage the thorough rundown
takes place. Any evidence of din
ner will interrupt the massage. You
may rub your hand over any part
of the fur and find 1t perfectly dry
and fluffy.
A friendship with a little coypu
is never lightly entered into. Your
responsibility includes food Offer
ings of fruit and green vegetables.
You seek favorite foods, never meet
ing your friend without a generous
offering of his favorite fruit-juicy
pears. Your treat is accepted with
alacrity. Your friend buries his
face in the luscious fruit, watching
your hands with alert interest. The
glazed eyes now gleam and once the
pear is sampled to the core, the face
is lifted slightly. You imagine a
coypus smile of appreciation. Usu-
ally the coypu Is sitting bolt upright
against some obstacle, which is less
firing for the hungry guest who
never wastes a crumb of food. The
repast completed, his small feet,
which he had tucked under him, are
pulled from their resting place, his
long tail stretches straight out be-
hind and, If he has been fortunate
enough to have a sunbath all the
while, he has been shaking himself
occasionally to let the violet rays
reach every inch of his fat little
body.
Evening star., 1948-04-03
AUTOMOBILES WANTEp.

WE POSITIVELY PAY TOP PRICES for
1889 to 194s cars in good cond. You can
to coLUMBfA MOTORS bis lot st corner
q rf.s and caRs ave Ar and 34s x
coAsT-N PONTIAC CO, nth at Good
PIYMoUTHs. FokDs, CHEvRoLETs, etc,
wanted; drive in for a surprisingly high
offer, or call for our representative to
come to YOU. NORTHEAST MOTORS.
g2o BIadensburg q. ne, AT. 0200.
1948 CAR WANTED by businessman. Call
MoRE s1 s7es cssa any roR sins YOUR CAR, 1888 to
lgss lHes moaels, sri pyiys in or phone TX. 55e2.
VIZ VIII PAY spoI ca CASH PRslcE Zoe
ffi SsP Morosa Cos 'Sas' sss and Ss
DON'T GIVE YOUR CAR AwAY-S Just
say how much-20 cars wanted. to sell
at your price. s15 total charge Cali
or see Jimmy. PLAZA AUTO SALES. "A
Mass. ave. NV, RE. 1899 or Ex sa4l.
I WILL PAY OvERLIsT for a 1948 T.
door Dodge, Plymouth or Chevrolet (no
style mastery with less than 900 miles;
I need 80 cars 70 move out of town Mr.
CROSS. Ma. 7349. ewes. Gil. 1919 4
A PRIVATE PARTY wants late model q
door sedan or coupe. Pay all cash Gail
NAVAL ENLISTED MAN vii viii buy 1n 1e4o
or 1e41 light sedan. No dealers. 1925
l7th g. ny after pm. or e-s Pm.