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Evening star., 1948-01-06
On the Other Hand
Thomas Inquiry in Panama May
Promote Hemisphere Hysteria

Those bases are important; or, at
least, our Government so considers
them. Current opinion in Washing
ton is that our Ambassador to Pan
anna, Gen. Hines, is due to lose
his job for having allowed them to
get away from us, even temporarily
What happened was that the dicker
for the leases was completed salts
factorily with the Panama Presi-
dent and Foreign Office, but the deal
was rejected by the Panama Senate.
If this resulted from Russian propa-
ganda it must have been good propa-
ganda, for the rejection was unani-
nous.
So we stand embarrassed before all
our Latin American neighbors, whose
goodwill and cooperation we need
and earnestly desire. It is an awk-
ward situation, one requiring the
best we've got in diplomatic know
how. It's china shop from which
all bulls should be barred.
But Chairman Thomas is on his
way or soon will be. probably primed
with the conviction that what is
needed is little hemisphere hys-
terra OF the kind he has promoted
so successfully within our own coun-
try.
Copyright. 1e4s, by the Globe syndicate)
Evening star., 1948-01-06

to him personally. He says very
simply that to him it is that i'm
portant and he intends to 60 on to
the end
On the House side of the Capitol
a bloc of about 40 members is be-
coming increasingly open and ag-
gressive in their opposition to Sec
retary Marshall's famous concep-
tion of peace through European
restoration. They are led by expe-
rienced infighters in positions OF
great power including Chairman
Leo Allen and Representative Clar-
ence Brown of Rules and Majority
Leader Halleck.
Strategists Dismayed.
COP strategists regard the Van
denberg dedication and the House
1ntransigeance with equal dismay as
they count the possible cost to the
party. They hope by some super
diplomacy to avert a showdown;
they know they are dealing with
convinced and stubborn men.
No doubt is expressed that Sena-
tor Vandenberg, once regarded as
a rather amiable politician, now
means exactly what he says His
repeated efforts to remove himself
from the area of partisan conflict
are too plain. He has impressed
his colleagues also with his dis
avowals of presidential ambitions
especially his point-blank refusal at
this point to be a favorite son.
When he gave away his State dele
cation, he hung up some kind of a
record and it is duly acknowledged.
The Senator's patient, astute
generalship in the campaign he is
making for the great plan is also
being watched with somewhat
grudging admiration. He is yield
ing technical points to hold the
he will counter the Her
ter committee of the House with a
study from the impeccable Brook
ings Institution which-surprise,
surprise se!-includes such prominent
internationalists as former Under
secretary of State Dean Acheson.
In the battle of wills, Senator
Taft and Speaker Martin appear to
be key figures. Senator Taft resign
edly expects to take the rap for the
House for several reasons. Clarence
Brown is his campaign manager
incidentally. though opposed to in
Evening star., 1948-01-06
This Changing World
Marines Sent to Mediterranean Held
Too Few for Major Landing Operation

part of a war of nerves, or whether
they will actually be used in Greece,
is still a matter of speculation.
This situation is being watched
carefully in responsible quarters in
Washington and London. So far as
we are concerned any further i'm
fermentation of aid to Greece be-
yond that of economic and financial
assistance and the sending of mill
tary advisers to Greek army head
quarters must come from the
Little Assembly"
In the light of available informa-
tion about the strength of Red
satellite forces in Northern Greece
it would be foolish to imagine that
10000 or 10000 Marines could solve
the problem in Greece, although
such a force could clean up Gen.
Markos Vifiades' guerrillas in a very
short time.
Since trouble broke out in Greece
the big question has been: What is
behind the guerrillas? The answer,
we see now. is: A strong army from
the satellite nations behind which
stands the Soviet Union. It must
be admitted that two or three divi-
sions of Marines, in spite of their
superb record, could not successfully
tackle such a formidable force.
Mobilization Call Possible.
If and when the question of ap-
plying Article 81 of the Charter
comes up and the United States
and other nations are requested to
save Greece from outside aggression,
partial mobilization will be neces-
sary in this country.
On the basis of our present commit
ments in Europe and Asia our armed
forces are about 100000 men short
of their actual needs. We have
few divisions available, but it would
be criminal to the men in them to
deny them sufficient reinforcements.
The overwhelming majority OF
people in this country have indorsed
the United Nations. Our people still
believe that this organization can
be made into a real guardian of
peace. If under the provisions of
the Charter we are required to send
American troops abroad, it is diff
cult to see how we can side-step
such an obligation.
8 1t is also difficult to believe that
Congress, which must vote author
ity for any degree of mobilization,
can turn down such request With
out adequate trained forces the
troops which may be sent abroad to
enforce a U. N. mandate would be
uselesslv sacrificed.
Evening star., 1948-01-06

lar from SUI Constantine Brown.
flcient to carry out major landing
operation. 1t is an open secret,
however, that larger force is
being kept in readiness for any
eventuality. This force could be
rushed to the Mediterranean
promptly if the situation should
justify such a step.
The only justification for sending
more American troops would be a
mandate to the United States from
the U. N. Little Assembly," Such
a mandate would be given on the
basis of Article 81 of the U. N.
Charter in the event that the Greek
government felt itself threatened
by any overt act of assistance to
the guerrillas by any of the Soviet
satellite powers.
The defeat of the guerrillas at
Konitsa, together with American
British plain talk to Yugoslavia and
other satellites of Soviet Russia, ap-
pears to have postponed recogni-
ton Of the Free Peoples Demo-
cratic Republic" of Greece by
MoscoW's puppet states.
Moves in War of Nerves.
Reports from Northern Greece
show, however, that military prep
arations are continuing on large
scale among Greece's neighbors. I'M
portant trOOp movements have
taken place in Yugoslavia, Mace
donia and Albania Units of the
so-called International Brigade,
trained as shock troops, are being
concentrated at strategic points. So
are supplies of war materials. in
Guiding heavy artillery and planes.
Whether these are intended as
Evening star., 1948-01-06
Battle of Wills
Keenest Prediction Figh Expected
Between Two Republican Party Wings

terim aid, Mr.. Brown followed his
candidates lead by voting for it at
the special session. Senator Taft is
some yards to the right of Senator
Vandenberg on foreign policy and
will be presumed to be master
minding the opposition.
Actually Mr.. Taft expects to 60
along with the program to a SUBJ
stantial extent. He may accept a
figure as high as $5,0O0,000, 1000 for
the first year though he will insist
on some safeguards.
Martin Can Use Pressure.
Speaker Martin, another receptive
candidate for the Republican nomi-
nation, is counted upon to help
moderate the House position in the
interest, if not of his convictions,
Of party harmony. He can exert great
pressure if he chooses upon the
bulk of the members.
Senator Taft has just learned
too that he soon may be faced with
another problem bearing on his po-
sition as a candidate for the presi-
dency.
Over the week end Senator White
of Maine, titular majority leader,
was hospitalized and though his ILL
ness is officially minimized it is now
known. that he will not come to the
Capital this week nor attend his
granddaughter's wedding on Thurs
day.
Senator Taft is we'll ahead of his
nearest rival for the place, Senator
Wherry of Nebraska, but would pre-
fer to postpone decision until after
the June convention discloses his
presidential prospects. With the aid
of Senator Millikin, chairman OF
the COP conference, he has STAYED
off Senator Whites attempted re-
tirement before this. Should Mr..
Whites illness be prolonged, such
postponement of the issue may not
be possible.
Evening star., 1948-01-06

speaking for big countries aren't
always as tactful as they might be
when dealing with little countries.
In any case there has been dis
position here to correct any error
that may have been committed and
confidence that the situation can be
adjusted to the satisfaction of both
countries. Or there was such con-
fidence until few days ago.
Then, to the CONSERVATION of
those engaged in this important and
quite delicate task, the clumsy paw
of the House Un-American Activi-
ties Committee-or of it's chairman
was thrust into the situation.
On the Spot Probe.
Chairman J. Parnell Thomas an
nounced that he and his chief in
vestigator, Robert STRIPPING. will
make an ION the spot" investiga-
ton late this month of Communist
inf1ltration" in the Panama Canal
Zone. The primary purpose, he
said, is to look into reports that the
Communists are making headway
among labor groups in the Zone.
Asked whether he and Mr.. Strip
ling would inquire into the trouble
over the bomber bases, he declined
to say. e.
But any observer of the Thomas
tactics in the past need have no
doubts on the subject. If he travels
all the way to the Canal Zone for
headline, he's going to have that
headline and to hell with any harm
he may do in the process OF getting
it.
IF Mr.. Thomas were to stick to
his announced purpose-contrary toI
his custom-what could he report?
One of two things:
A. "Me and Bob found the Com
munists are making headway in the
labor groups" Not much Of a
headline in that.
B. ME and Bob found, by George,
that the Communists are not max
ing headway!" No headline at all
in that. Just laugh.
The Associated Press in announc-
ing the committee chairman's far
afield trip, said: There have been
hints in committee circles that one
of the main reasons for the Panama
trip is to check on reports that
anti American propaganda dis
seminated by Russia played large
part in the decision of Panama to
refuse continued use of the bases.
Evening star., 1948-01-06
THE EVENING STAR, Washington D. C.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, ls4s.
Wallace is almost certain to get
most of their votes.
Absent Minded Vote.

most of their votes.
Absent Minded Vote.
No candidate has ever completely
brought out the absent minded pro-
fessor vote-you know the professors
who scratch their waffles and pour
sirup down their backs and hold
their overshoes over their heads and
wear their umbrellas. Mr.. Wallace
undoubtedly has a strong hold on
these dreamy-minded souls.
The third-party candidate is also
a cinch to have the unqualified
backing of that portion of labor
which favors a 30-minute week with
time and half for those hours not
spent working.
Add to these, my bureau pointed
out, those voters who see sea SER
pents each year, those who consider
Stain just another Santa Claus
without beard, those who attend
six-day bicycle races, skating mara
thons, cross-country runs and
weight-litting matches: and one can
see that Mr.. Wallace is going to be
a difficult candidate to lick.
That is, of course. If this type of
voter can be taught to operate a
voting machine between now and
next November.
Distributed by McNausht Syndicate, Inc.
Evening star., 1948-01-06

listened to the Henry McLemore.
radio to find out what the country
at large thought of Mr.. Wallace's
chance of licking Mr.. Truman and
whoever the Republicans nominate.
AS you well know, the country
at large doesn't think he will fin
ish better than a woebegone fifth,
finishing behind the Socialist can
didate and the Prohibition ticket
standard bearer I was totally in
agreement with this belief. so imag-
inc my surprise when my Wash
ington keyhole operatives came
through with a report saying that
Mr.. Wallace stood a good chance.
Will Bring Out New Group.
Don't sell Wallace short" the
report said. Don't take too pessi-
mistic a view of his chances. Ex-
haustlve research on our part causes
us to believe that he will make a
rousing race. Just remember this
Mr.. Wallace will bring out an en-
tirely new group of voters: men and
women who never before have exer-
cised their ballots will be out in
force to vote for a man whose
thinking parallels their own
The bureau members then went
on to list few of the groups" who
would come trooping out for Mr..
Wallace on election day.
Right off they mentioned draft
dodgers. These men who took to the
hills when their country was threat
ened could want no better President
than Mr.. Wallace, who shoulders at
the thought of even a lying down
army much less a standing army.
Mr.. Wallace, my bureau went on,
will appeal nightly to that class of
men and women whose thought
processes are such that in their wills
they leave the bulk of their money
to a favorite cat or a faithful
canary. There are many such people
in this broad land of ours and Mr..
Evening star., 1948-01-06

IN the matter OF
t h e b o m b e r
bases we desire
down there, may
or may not de-
velop into some
thing serious. At
the moment it
appears nothing,
worse than re-
sentiment on the
part of the Pan
amanianS be-
cause we ap-
peared to take
them too much
for gra n t e d.
Evening star., 1948-01-06

two wings OF the
R e p u b l i c a n
Party.
Chairman Ar
t ur Vanden-
berg Of the Sen
ate Foreign Re-
la tions Commit
tee has conveyed
word to party
councils that he
is dedi C a t n G
himself to the
success of the
European r e.
covery Program
no matter what
the cost may be
Evening star., 1948-01-06

my Washington
bureau by TOM
tom, smoke sig
nal and round
robin letter and
told it to let me
know as soon as
possible W h a t
chance if any
the Iowa ideolo-
gist has of win
ming.
While waiting
for reports from
my Capitol Hill
snoopers. I read
the papers and
Evening star., 1948-01-06

O. the
all
n ON
o SCI the
demontra aio andes il
Evening star., 1948-01-06
BY Constantine Brown

Although European Communists
are shouting Indignantly that THE
American Marines are coming!" the
fact of the matter is that only a
Evening star., 1948-01-06

lCW IL u IL " 1 z u
l. e a t h e r =
neckS are being
sent to the
NJ e d ! t e r =
r a n e a n o
strengthen con-
tingents on the
aircraft carrier
Midway a n d
several cruisers
now stationed
in those waters.
The t o t a |
number of Ma
rines on these
men-of-War is
Evening star., 1948-01-06
By Doris FIeeson

The keenest political battle of
this prediction session of Congress
will be fought not between the
majority and minority but between
Evening star., 1948-01-06
By LoweH MeHen

The misunderstanding between
ourselves and the people of Panama
which led the legislators of that
country to thumb their noses at us
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-03-18
: Montgomery SideIights
By ELSIE WHITE HAINES

Have you ever wondered why
our roads are so crooked? A friend
knowing we were much interested
in the subject, several years ago
sent us a poem by Sam Walter
Foss, entitled "The Calf Path"
The poem was much too long for
our space but the gist of it is this.
Centuries ago little calf wan
dering home as night fell, made a
crooked trail-a dog followed the
trail-later a flock of sheep came
along, and from that day path
was made through those old woods.
Then came the red mamie, too,
wound in and out, and turned and
bent about, and we are told tut
tered words of righteous wrath,
because it was such a crooked
path"
This forest path became a lane,
then q road-where the horses with
their loads, travelled some three
miles in one-still following the
footsteps of the calf, long since
dead.
AS the years passed the road be-
came a village street, then a city
thoroughfare which eventually, the
traffic of continent followed until
we are told "A hundred thousand
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-03-18
Read The Label

Too much emphasis cannot be
placed upon the need for reading
labels on drugs and medicines be-
fore taking them, according to DR..
r. II. Riley, Director of the State
Department of Health. Frequent
reports are received Of accidents,
some Of them fatal, affecting peo-
pie who have formed the hazard
Gus habit of taking medicines with
out carefully reading the labels.
Equally dangerous is the habit Of
taking medicine after the directions
on the label have become obliter-
ated, which many people do think
ing that they can remember what
the bottle contained. Reaching for
a bottle and taking medicine in the
dark is another custom frowned
upon by DR.. Riley. It is important
to guard against these very dan
gerous habits and to remember
that the law requires labels 10 be
attached to drugs and medicines in
order TO protect the public.
Keeping drugs and medicines in
kitchen cabinets, close TO food sup
plies, is another Objectionable
habit. This custom was probably
responsible for the recent death Of
an infant. In preparing a feeding
for this baby, Boric Acid was used
instead Of infant food. This unfor-
tunate tragedy might have been
averted by keeping the drug far
from any food, or by reading the
label.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-03-18
The Hornets Are Good

The Damascus Hornets took an
other victory toward the "Class D"
title by defeating Great Mills High
School of st. Mary's County. The
game was played in the Richie
Coliseum of the University of
Maryland. Damascus took lead
with the half-time score being %
to II; the final score was 1922.
"Slats" Barber was highest
scorer for D. H. S. with 8 points,
Staver was highest scorer for
G. M. H. S., also having 9 points to
his credit. The "Class D" champion
ship of the Western Shore will be
played on March 18th. Watch our
news for the outcome.
The Damascus Hornettes bowed
to Gwynn Park High School of
Prince Georges County by the
narrow margin of point-the final
score was 1921. This game elimi-
mates the D. H. S. girls from the
"Class D" championship.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-03-18

garet Brooke entertained with
four tables of bridge at Tall Tim
bers.
Mrs. Reuben Brigham is spend
ing several weeks with her son
Francis and his family at his home
near Roanoke, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. G. Lyon enter
tanned at dinner at TOMBSTONE
Tuesday evening. Their guests
were DR.. and Mrs. Arthur c..
Christie of Unity, Mr.. and Mrs.
William John Thomas and Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick L. Thomas.
Mrs. Iris J. Beall entertained
The Neighbors Club Thursday at
Oakley.
Richard Hallowell, of the U. S.
Merchant Marine, is spending part
of this week in Sandy Spring with
his cousin, Miss Florence Bentley
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Alexander
Wilson, of Detroit, are the par
ents of a daughter, Mary Eliza
beth, born March 8. Mrs. Wilson's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Elgal
Farquhar, came north from theil
new home near Lake Charles
Louisiana, to visit their daughter
and their new granddaughter.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-03-18
Rockville Womon's Club Plans Bridge
Luncheon Wednesday, March 81

A lively panel discussion on "The
American Home" by six young
women students from the Univer-
sity of Maryland was thoroughly
enjoyed by members of the Rock
vile Woman's Club at their meet
ing Thursday afternoon, March IL.
"a happy home is not necessarily
elaborate in appearance" the girls
declared, "the happiness comes
from what goes on inside" These
students, several of whom are also
married to students, pointed out the
importance Of working out budget
which includes every member of
the family. They want homes that
can grow as their families grow
and that will be located near
schools, churches, shops and rec
reation centers.
Members of the Jacksonville and
Darnestown Women's Clubs were
special guests of the Rockville Club,
which met at the home of Mrs.
William r. Talbot. The program
for the afternoon was planned by
Mrs. Almus Speare, chairman of
the American Home Committee for
the Rockville Club, and was under
the direction of Mrs. Harrison
England, county chairman of this
committee. Miss Jane Crow, as
sistant professor of home manage
ment at the University of Mary
land, helped advise the student
panel, which includes ,the follow
ing: Virginia Lacey, Sallie Davis,
Rita Chaser, Mrs. Grace Brimer,
Mrs. Grace Jacobs, and Mrs. Bar
bara Brown.
Mrs. Rose Dawson, president of
the Club, presided at the business
meeting which preceded the panel
discussion. Members voted to con-
tribute $25 to the Red Cross and
$40 to the Planned Parenthood
League. Mrs. Frank jenkins and
Mrs. Jack Diamond were elected
to membership in the Club.
Handbags packed with soap,
hairpins, needles, lip-stick, pencils
and other small articles were col
lected at the meeting to be sent
overseas to European women who
need them badly 1t was announced
that over $500 worth of clothing
had been contributed by members
and sent TO the little Dutch boy
whom the Club has adopted. Mrs.
Van Lippard, chairman Of the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-03-18
Gives to Red Cross

Mrs. Fetrow, assisted by Mrs.
Wilbur Watkins, entertained the
Cedar Grove Club on March 9Th.
The attendance was very large.
Most of the members had gone to
Damascus for their chest X-ray
before coming to the meeting. The
Club voted to give to the Red Cross
in both the Clarksburg and Da-
mascus areas. The hostesses had
very beautifully arranged tea
table ready for the Home Demon
stration Agent and added several
lovely nut breads, orange bread
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-03-18
Household
Scropbook
County Health
Department News

A report issued this week by
Miss Sadie Gladwin, R. N, Direct
or of Public Health Nursing for
Montgomery County Health De-
partment, states that although
"the nursing personnel in the
County did not actually increase
in 1947 over that of 1916, the staff
managed &c more clinics in 1947
and made 633 more home visits"
Miss Gladwin states that stating
the County Health Department
with enough nurses is complicated
by three factors: Competition in
the field of nursing; the need to
purchase a car which is almost
prohibitive for the newly en-
ployed nurse; higher salaries be-
ing paid in nearby agencies. AL
though generous advances were
made last year in the nurses sala-
ries, two positions have remained
untitled this year. Nurses have
been interested in working in the
County from time to time, but
have gone elsewhere as better
salaries and other inducements
were offered. The need for more
clerical and housekeeping person
mel to free nurses of all but pro-
fessional duties is likewise stressed
in Miss Gladwin's report, made to
the Executive Committee of the
Public Health Lay Council last
week.
Clinics usually scheduled for the
fourth Friday of the month will
be cancelled this month because
they come upon Good Friday. The
two clinics involved in the cancel
lation are Silver Spring Chest
Clinic and the Maternity Clinic at
Bethesda Health Center.
the first of this years local
Negro Health Week clinics will be
held at the Clarksburg School on
March %, beginning at $50 A.
M, the nurse for that area, Mrs.
Charlotte Eyre, R. N, announces.
Well babies and children under six
years of age will be given physi-
cal examinations, and receive nee
essary inoculations. Mothers will
be advised of any physical defects
needing correction, and will be Civ
en- other help in meeting their chill
dren's needs.