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Evening star., 1948-10-12
Beck to NormoIcy

Well, the 1948 World Series is now history
of a sort. While the record books will list
it among, the less significant of basebalps
championship fights, there were several
things about the series that rate special
mention.
For one thing, it produced the largest
crowd in baseball history at Cleveland for
Sundays fence-busting game More than
$4,000 men, women and children were
jammed into the Municipal Stadium for
what was to have been Bobby Fellers
supreme effort to win World Series ball
game. Bobby made the effort, but it was
not enough. Attendance records for q
six-game series also were broken.
Then there was the debut of television
as full-fiedged member of the press
radio reporting team. The games at
Braves Field were seen not only by those
on the scene but by countless thousands
Of other fans sitting before video screens
Evening star., 1948-10-12
Sailors of the Dark

Noah and Columbus met the Dark
And dipped their flags and turned to
sleep;
Consigned the galleon and the ark
TO the great Captain OF the Deep.
A punctual Navigator he
Who rounds the ,Dorld iDhile shddoaos
bend, u II
Accompanied By n,instrelsy,
Along his ,Day at euening's end. |,
The thrush In harbor In the elm
Announces him; the nightingale,
Greeting the Pilot at his helm,
Sings In the shadotD of his sail.
Cormorants on aofnd,o1rd crGg
Cling to the shadoto OF the rock;
Crying aboue the tidal drag
The gull goes soaue,Dard ,otth the took.
The oceans fade, the shores receds.
on sable seas the clouds embark,
And men turn voyagers, toho need
No purple passport to the Dark.
LEILA JoNEH-
Evening star., 1948-10-12
Jet Plune PROGRESS

One Of the more interesting discoveries
Of news reporters at the joint war games
near Eglin Field, Florida, was, that Jet
planes are not yet ready to replace the
hard-hitting fighters and bombers Of World
War II. A number of correspondents COM
mented on the relatively poor showing of
the jets In competition with combat planes
of conventional power plants and design.
Nor were Air Force observers reticent
about the situation. Major General Will
liam D. Old, commander of the Ninth Air
Force, frankly stated that while jets are
ION their way" they are not yet ready for
"aerial combat as we know It," The "in-
vasion" exercise showed why. Whereas Air
Force, Navy and Marine propeller-driven
bombers and fighter r-bombers were smash
ing their targets with missiles ranging from
4,000-pound bombs to 5-inch rockets, the
Jet fighters were overshooting their tar
gets with 100-pound bombs, only two of
which could be carried by each plane. The
jets do not carry rockets. In contrast, the
twin Mustang carries twenty-five 5-inch
rockets and half dozen .50-caliber ma
chine guns-f1repower in the aggregate
equal to the broadside of light cruiser.
The Air Forces new Jet bomber, the B-45,
which will be able to carry ten tons of
bombs, is still in the experimental stage.
The results of the tests in Florida do not
mean that either the Air Force or the
Navy Is discouraged with jet progress, nor
that jets win not eventually push the B-29,
the Mustang, the Hellcat and the Corsair
Into discard. AS matter of fact, remark
able strides are being made in improving
the striking power and range of jet planes
of all types. There is every reason to
believe that as the efficiency of jet power
plants is increased, comparable advances
will be made in firepower, both as to
accuracy and destructiveness. Meanwhile.
1t Is good idea to make the most of our
"obsolescent' planes of the type that helped
to bring victory over the Germans and
japanese.
Evening star., 1948-10-12
Stranded Whales

When forty-four whales recently swan
ashore at Crescent Beach, Florida, to die.
the question inevitably was raised: Why
did they do what they did? The original
Associated Press dispatch suggested that
suicide was the motive. Similar examples
OF mass self-destruction are not uncom-
mon. Other whales have come crashing
In from the deeps from time to time for
centuries past, only to fall on the sand
gasping out their lives. A resident of
Nantucket Island once developed profit
able business by simply waiting for the
big baleenS to rush into his hands Every
few months he would have a good haul"
There were stories in the neighborhood
to the effect that he knew how to lure
his prey to his kettles and vats.
But what compulsion is it that prompts
the whales to come wildly ashore without
being invited? DR.. Harold E. Anthony of
the Museum of Natural History in New
York has no patience with the suicide
theory. Hunger, he argues, is the driving
force. The Crescent Beach schools-two
OF them-may have pursued small fish into
shallow water and then became panic
stricken. But other possible explanations
also have been offered. Perhaps killer
whales were at work in the vicinity. If so,
every creature within their range would
be terrorized. The wolves of the sea destroy
huge cetaceans as readily as they slaughter
smaller species.
Another, more plausible hypothesis is
put forward by DR.. Remington Kellogg Of
the Smithsonian Institution, an authority
on the behavior of marine mammals He
stresses the fact that the Crescent Beach
behemoths were pilot whales, otherwise
called blackf1sh-a variety which follows a
leader blindly, even to disaster. If the
leader makes a mistake of judgment, the
whole company crashes. That is what DR..
Kellogg believes happened on the Florida
shore last week. The pilot" of the first
school may have supposed he was headed
for clear water when actually he was steer
ing for catastrophe, and the pilot" of the
second school initiated him with the same
tragic result.
Even when men tried to drag the whales
back into the ocean and thus save then,
they promptly swan back to the beach,
| and death. But let not any human being
Evening star., 1948-10-12

in the vast area covered by the Eastern
television network.
And Satchel Paige finally achieved his
lifelong ambition of pitching in q big
league World Series. He had little trouble
with the umpires, who did not like his
peculiar hesitation pitch" but he did all
right in the short time he was on the
mound Sunday.
Fans generally will agree that Lou Bou-
dreau's team had the edge on Billy South
worth's outfit and that the Indians de-
served the championship title which they
now hold. The Braves made valiant
effort, but it was not enough. Now we can
relax and give our undivided attention to
the Redskins campaign oratory or what
ever claims our interest when there is no
World Series to distract us. But the cam
paign oratory will have to improve II 1t Is
to retain its share of followers.
Evening star., 1948-10-12
Mr.. Dewey and Civil Service

Governor Dewey's message to the Ma
tional Association of Letters Carriers Is q
fortnight answer to charges by his polit-
ical opponents that he is an enemy, or at
least q lukewarm supporter, Of the civil
service system. The Republican nominee
for President has put himself on public
record as an ardent friend and defender
of the career workers in Government His
employment policies as public official in
New York attest the sincerity Of his
message.
The wording of Mr.. Dewey's statement
makes it evident that he and his campaign
strategists have been disturbed by the
publicity given charges by the Democratic
National Committee that he once told a
veterans group, in closed session, that civil
service employees are mediocre" and that
he favored abolishing the system, nation
ally as well as locally. The Republican
National Committee countered with a
denial of the allegations by three veterans
who attended the conference. But the
charges, coupled with the Governors
promise of "housecleaning" in Washing
ton, prompted civil service organizations
to seek a statement by Mr.. Dewey that
would reassure Federal employees
as they are with the possibility that Mr..
Dewey will be their boss in the near future.
Mr.. Dewey asserts that his experience
with civil servants has shown that the
quality of their work Is superb" and that
they will be safe in their jobs under
new administration regardless Of political
aff1liation." Moreover, instead of doing
away with civil service, he says, he will
endeavor, If elected to widen the oppor-
tunities open to career men and women.
These words are in accord with Mr..
Dewey's acts as an administrator in his
home State. The record shows that as
district attorney and as Governor he has
protected the rights of civil service en-
ployes and has had generally satisfactory
dealings with their organizations. There
is no reason to believe that he will change
his attitude IL he should become President
Of the United States, and few persons are
likely to take seriously the repeated efforts
OF political propagandists to have them
believe otherwise
Evening star., 1948-10-12
All of Us Queer?

To the Editor of The Star
Jess Keadle, jr., in his letter of October g.,
says: I'VE are neurotics, neither to be pitied
nor ridiculed. We are sick individuals in need
OF enlightenment" I quite agree. Can any of
us be called a normal human being? Modern
civilization is neurotic and afraid, and none of
US is q well-rounded and nicely balanced per-
sonality with normal mind
DR.. Nathan Cantor, professor of psychiatry at
the University of Buffalo, decided to find out
just what a normal mind is Right at the
start he found that we go about our daily
affairs more or less afraid of the boss, Of our
mother-in-law, the loss of our jobs, Commu-
nists or landlords. Some people are afraid of
the impression they make on others. There
are others who exaggerate their achievements
and underestimate those Of the next man.
Some people are very timid and others very
aggressive. Some people are defeatist con-
vinced before they begin job that they will
not be able to hold it for more than month.
Some men and women are over-conf1dent, and
cannot stand any form of criticism but love
nothing better than to give advice to others
on how to run their business and their lives
Just how many peculiarities can person have
and still be considered a normal human be-
ing? It seems that whether a man has
normal mind or not is shown by whether he
is happy and able to adjust himself to reality.
It seems that being normal means having a
balance between self-expression and self-re-
preston. It means having sense of internal
freedom and feeling of inner confidence and
lack Of fear. It means being friendly and
tolerant. being willing to live and let Iye
being able to accept lfe's circumstances"
Who, Of US, then, is normal? The answer Is:
None Of US. No one in our society has attained
an ideally well-rounded, nicely balanced per-
sonality. GROVER G. FRETWEIL.
Evening star., 1948-10-12
Nitwits at the Wheel

1t Is unlawful under the trafflc regula-
tions to use an automobile horn "other-
wise than as a reasonable warning Of
danger"
Yet automobile horns are being used
otherwise" every minute of every day and
night made hideous by unnecessary city
noises. In particular they are being used
by one outstandingly obnoxious branch Of
the nitwit family of automobile drivers.
These are the morons who announce the
change from red to green of traffic lights
by prolonged toot on their horns. They
do 1t from no necessity. Safety, or danger.
has nothing to do with it. They do it to
call attention to the fact that a very
stupid and jittery driver is at the wheel
OF an automobile and wants to get going.
The police do a nominal amount of en-
forcement of the unnecessary use Of
horn regulation. But it is not enough.
II they made a point of watching light
controlled intersections for these Nervous
NellieS, hailed them into court and got
them fined for disturbing the peace, they
would make good beginning at making
this a quieter and more attractive city.
They should do that or else the Commits
sioners should amend the. regulations and
outlaw horns altogether. They are rarely
necessary, anyway, to any one who drives
carefully. They have become, in modern
use, an instrument of the devil-not to
warn people of the proximity of kingdom
come, but to harass them, insult them, and
drive them out of their wits by adding
to the din.
Washington's able traffic director, George
Keneipp, believes there is definite con-
nection between accidents and unnecessary
horn blowing. For unnecessary horn
blowing is prima facie evidence that a
stupid and reckless idiot is at the wheel;
that he has no consideration for his fell
lows and places more emphasis on making
noise than on careful driving. The
police ought to step up their enforcement
OF the regulations, cause all the incon-
venience within their power to the tribe
OF rude psychopaths who disturb other
peoples peace and quiet by their noisy
exhibitionism. Some years ago a former
chief OF police, Ernest w. Brown, tried 1t
with success. The horn blowers were
brought into court and enough of them
got their just desserts to make an impress
sion on their brethren For brief time.
the city enjoyed little peace.
Evening star., 1948-10-12

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address of the
torater, although 1t Is permissible for
q aDrtter knoton to The Star to use
q nom de plume. Please be brief
Evening star., 1948-10-12

think that such errors are peculiar to
whales. The annals Of mankind are replete
with equally in-advised, equally foolhardy
obedience to leaders who were not wise or
good enough to be so trusted.
Evening star., 1948-10-12

Mixing metaphors nicely with indigna-
ton, a commentator reacts warmly to
Vishinsky's new TRADE: 1T sets an all
time high for hitting below the belt"
Evening star., 1948-10-12

Raising vegetables through the long
summer so strengthens the gardeners
arm he can almost unscrew jar of the
same, come January.
Evening star., 1948-10-12

disarmament because Marxism-Len can.
not renotnce world revolution as q means
Tor Its ultimate goal which Is: A Communist
world directed from Moscow.
It is q matter Of fact that Soviet Russia
cannot:
l. Consent to the rule of the majority which
would guarantee the rights for the minorities.
2. Accept the standard conception of the
rights of man.
8. Allow freedom of press, freedom of op-
position freedom of criticism, freedom of
workers unions and strikes
4. Accept free enterprise and competition
In international trade.
S. Consent to objective justice for partisans
and opponents.
g. Accept Christian morality, the command
ment Thou shalt not kill" and 50 on.
II Russia would agree to all these points,
she would renounce what is the raison d'etre
Of her system and of her very existence.
Russia can only play tactics, maneuver, make
propaganda with the words peace" and dis
armament" occasionally compromise in order
to gain time.
But we should look reality in the face.
All the peace loving nations of Europe west
and east Of the Iron Curtain, are on the
side of America and her western Allies
because they are seeking freedom for all Of
them. They know that America represents
the last barrier to one Communist world
which would be directed by Moscow. Russia
too, knows that and this is the reason for
conducting the cold war" against America
But her efforts will be vain.
- DIR. SvETISLAV-SVETA PETROVITCH.
Evening star., 1948-10-12

Something to remember: From the
collected legal papers of Justice Oliver
Wendell Holmes: IT have no belief in
panaceas and almost none in sudden ruin. {"
Evening star., 1948-10-12
Questions and Answers
Rv Gould Lincoln

A reader can get the answer to any question Of
fact by writing The Washington Star Information
Bureau. 316 street NE. washington 2, D. c.
Please inclose 8 cents for return postage.
Evening star., 1948-10-12
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

O. At which rate is the new German money
of the allied zone changed into American
money?-M w. p.
A. There is no official rate of exchange be-
tween the United States and Germany. The
conversion factor used in Germany Is at the
rate of one deutschemark for 80 cents.
Evening star., 1948-10-12

@. Should dogs be fed meat?-W. B.
A. All dogs require meat but should not be
fed exclusively on this food. The meat ration
should consist chiefly of raw or slightly boiled
beef. This may be varied with cooked lamb
or mutton and cooked fresh fish.
Evening star., 1948-10-12

@. Who originated the term "Dixiecrats" ir
reference to the States Rights Democrats?-
W.B.
A. The nickname is said to have been coined
by Bill Weisner of the Charlotte IN. c. News
Evening star., 1948-10-12

Q. What does the term A-horizon mean In
reference to soil?-P. N. B.
A. A-horizon is the name given by soil
scientists to the dark, spongy top layer. Hori-
parallel with the land surface with more or less
distinctive soil characteristics that have been
produced through the processes Of soil forma-
ton. ~
Evening star., 1948-10-12


To the Editor Of The Star:
win you permit me to make some observa-
tions regarding Mr.. vishinskys proposal Of
disarmament at q moment when wars are
raging in Greece China, Indonesia, 1ndochina.
Those wars were not provoked by America,
England, France or China. Who stands be-
hind the armed Communist ninorities which
are conducting these wars and whence comes
their armament while Mr.. Vishinsky is talk
ing in Paris about peace and is asking for
disarmament?
He proposed material disarmament. But
material armament is not the main menace
to the peace nor the main cause for the wars.
History teaches us that wars existed even
before the A-bonb and airplanes; also before
guns rifles; even before gunpowder had been
known.
Therefore, it would be essential to achieve
the moral disarmament. That means the
necessity Of rejecting domination over other
weaker nations, and likewise to reject the idea
Of a dictatorship Of one class which represents
q minority.
Such moral disarmament would more efi-
ciently prevent the dangers Of war. After the
moral disarmament, the material disarmament
would be an easy matter.
II Mr.. Vishinsky did propose q moral dis
armament, he certainly would provoke the
enthusiasm Of all freedom loving peoples.
But he hasn't been able to propose 4 moral
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

One of the best farms / have
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And speaking of chickens,
that reminds me of the lone
ly baby chick taking a look
around the electric incubator
of unmatched eggs: well, it
looks as If I'll be an only
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Real Estate For Sale

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300 feet on highway, corner,
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S room home on West High
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on Heaters. Norge, Quaker
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