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Evening star., 1948-08-03
The Communists Convention

Beyond spreading propaganda, 1t Is not
clear what the Communist Party hopes to
accomplish by going through the motions
of holding Its national convention in
Madison Square Garden. 1t had already
indicated who its presidential nominee is.
Party spokesmen and party publications
Endorsed enthusiastically the Wallace
Taylor ticket chosen by the new Progress
sive Party at Philadelphia. And it was
made plain at the opening of the Com
munist convention that no other candi
date would be put in competition with any
one who hews as close to the party line
as Mr.. Wallace and Mr.. Taylor.
In advance announcements of the con-
vention program the Reds had refrained
carefully from stating that another can
didate would be nominated. Most of the
preliminary fanfare has had to do with
plans for writing 1948 platform. But any
such platform surely will duplicate much
that was written into the third party plat
form. The active part taken by Com
munists and their sympathizers in the
vociferous Progressive convention left little
doubt that it was their intention to rally
around Mr. Wallace and his platform in
the presidential race.
But the Communists are not inclined to
overlook any opportunity to sbund of
Madison Square Garden is wonderful
place for that sort of thing. The conven-
ton provides fine sounding board for the
party's propaganda. Right now the Com
munist Party has unusual cause to whip
itself into frenzy. All twelve top ranking
leaders of the party are under Federal
indictment on charges of advocating the
overthrow of the Government by force
Most of these men will be heard at the
meeting and the prospects are that a great
deal will be said about this capitalistic
"frame-up," as the Daily Worker calls it.
The Communists will do well to string
along with Mr.. Wallace. They certainly
have looked ridiculous when they ran their
own candidates for President. Even in the
depths of the 1892 depression Candidate
Foster received only few more than a
hundred thousand votes, or about one
fourth of one per cent of all votes cast.
In 1886 Candidate Browder polled only
Evening star., 1948-08-03
Answers to Questions

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BY THE HASKINS SERVICE
@. How much gasoline is allotted to each
automobile that takes part in the 5oo-mils
indianapolis race?-A. M.
A. There are no regulations regarding the
amount of gasoline an automobile IL allowed
to carry during the Indianapolis races. Until
194s the only driver to 60 the full 500 miles
without q stop for gasoline was Clin Bergers
in 1941.
@. How fast does . porpoise travel?-B. G. T.
A. There are no available accurate data on
the speed OF porpoises. They have been
reported to travel ahead Of some Of the
fastest destroyers The porpoise is one Of ths
speediest Of the deep sea mammals and can
doubtless 60 from 40 to As miles an hour.
q. How many people visit the ozsrks each
year?-P. w.
A. over two million visitors come each year
to fish, hunt and camp. The Ozark region has
a total area of about 10000 square miles ex-
tending from Southern Illinois, across Missouri.
and into Arkansas and Oklahoma.
@. Please explain Just what the term "im-
peach" means-H. q. 7.
A. The definition of "impeach" Is: ITO bring
an accusation against; to charge public ON.
Ger before q competent tribunal with mis-
behavior In office" President johnson was
thus impeached by the House Of Represents
tives He was tried by the Senate, but was not
convicted. He served the remainder OF his
term.
O. What is flue-cured tobacco?-v Z.
, A. Flue-cured leaf tobacco Is the brighter
yellow tobacco that is mixed into cigarettes
It derives its name from the fact that 1t 10
cured by heat circulating in fues through TO-
bacco barns This type Of tobacco makes up
about so per cent of the total crop.
@. Where was Thornton Wilder living when
he wrote "The Bridge Of San Luis Rey?"-S. T.
A. This novel was written while Thornton
wilder was at the Mcdowell Colony at Peter
borough, N H.
@. Are there any schools that teach magic7-
L. e. p.
A, According to the Magicians Guild there
are no such schools in existence. The pro-
fessionaI magician would not look with favor
on such an institution since magic is an art
which should only be taught BY experts. and
only to those who have . real interest In this
subject. There are . number Of instructors,
however, who do teach the fundamentals OF
magic.
Evening star., 1948-08-03

find 1t dificult to Withstand the satellite
pressures for western trade. And since
the success of the ERP is dependent in
considerable measure on sound revival
of commerce with Eastern Europe, the
West must welcome any move to promote
that revival. The Kremlin may succeed in
blocking q conference to that end, but it
cannot do so without creating additional
resentment among its vassals The Iron
Curtain can crack bit under the hammer
of economic realities
Evening star., 1948-08-03
Colored People Peaceable

To the Editor of The Star:
am an Indian, and am wondering If the
American who is free to 60 where he pleases
and do As he pleases really ever has put him
self in the place OF one deprived Of his liberty.
When they drove out my ancestors, took this
country from them, my ancestors fought back,
killed, crippled, scalped even, when they knew
they must lose.
But have never heard of the colored people
doing evil for evil. They are q peace-loving
people. The Southerners according to c. d. K.
in your July % issue, now pretend they are
afraid to live in their homes because Of the
colored folk. Don't let them fool you. They
weren't afraid of their homes being ruined as
long as they could make them work for nothing
ADAM BUELL.
Evening star., 1948-08-03
Dr.. BiImunis

DR.. Alfred Bilmanis was an ideal repre-
sentative of Latvia in the United States
His talents were many. He drew and
painted with skill and for many years
was known as collector OF works OF
art of distinction. His scholarship, espe-
cially in history, was profound, and he
taught with success at the Commercial
Institute in Riga. From 1908 he con-
tributed regularly to his country's press
and was active in many different literary
enterprises on a worldwide scale. His
annals of the Baltic nations are stand
ard texts.
Such a man naturally resisted tyranny.
Totalitarianism, whether of the Nazi or
the Communist variety, filled DR.. Bilmanis
with horror. He hated coercion because
it is ugly and cruel When Russia occu-
pied Latvia, he announced that he would
refuse to recognize the absorption. To
raise funds to maintain his Legation he
sold his pictures, furniture, rugs, tapes
tries, silverware, china and jewelry. For
one who cared so deeply for beauty, this
sacrifice was a painful business, but he
went through with it.
A brother of DR.. Bilmanis died In
prison for not abandoning his faith in
religion and freedom. The Ambassador,
hearing the news, declared: They pun
ished him for me" and went on with his
labors with renewed determination. But
his melancholy increased as the years
passed and the Red shadow deepened
over Europe His last major endeavor
was an appeal to the General Assembly
of the United Nations. BY nature kindly,
generous, friendly person, he lived in an
age intolerant of those qualities and yet,
on that very account, he was helpful
and useful character in the drama OF the
times. When happier days shall dawn,
he ought not to be forgotten for having
longed and toiled for them.
Evening star., 1948-08-03
Ny Song

What is my song? oh, hear It noto
From robin throat tn apple bough,
From SUMMERS breath across the pond
And cattle honsin0 Just beyond.
It tells of times far, far atoay
when once child at break OF day
Held out her arms to touch the sky
And laughed to find It s0as too high.
1t is of slo,0, hard tears that trace
Loneliness upon a face, 80
And faith that like beacon lights
A t,cisted path on stormy nights.
what Is mn song? A simple rhyme
Written since the birth OF ttnls,
Sung to melodies that start
Prom the beating of heart.
KATHLEEN SUTTON
Evening star., 1948-08-03

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
icriter, although it Is permissible for
q tcriter knotDn to The Star to use
nom de plume. Please be briet.
Evening star., 1948-08-03

ders their being an effective pressure group
Tor veterans" and that we should get out
When We join the armed forces reserve
units, regardless Of how long We sailed In the
Merchant Marine during the war or what
grade Of license or rating we held, we are
enrolled as recruits We cannot wear the
armed forces discharge button, and ours is
not known. Nor are We allowed to wear the
miniature Victory ribbon because We are de-
MED to share in the glory Of the victory to
which We 50 richly contributed.
And now, II We are between the ages Of
10 and Is. we are to be drafted for II months
service In the Army. We who already have
given two to four years Of our lives during
World War II, We who have had ships break
tn half beneath us, We who have been tor
pedoed, we whose fatality rate was greater
than that Of the armed forces, We are to be
drafted. Is this the thanks Of a srateful
Natton7 FRITZ r. KAHN.
Evening star., 1948-08-03

"Tell it again." said the young listener,
who never tires of grandfather's stories OF
days of the five-cent pork chop.
Evening star., 1948-08-03

Mr.. Dewey is for removing foreign policy
from the arena of partisan contention The
hunt therefore continues for another foot
ball, suitable for political scrimmaging IN
the Washington heat.
Evening star., 1948-08-03

All is confusion. Henry Wallace says he
stands for all that Roosevelt stood for. But
Roosevelt couldn't stand Henry, as time
went by
Evening star., 1948-08-03

What's as annoying on busy day as
having to skim through Hamlet again,
to see what's eating the Boston censor now.
Evening star., 1948-08-03

Community SINGING at Water Gate
To the Editor Of The Star:
We feel that those connected with this years
Water Gate Concert series have earned the
gratitude of all Washingtonians who enjoy
good music. The general quality of the artists
who have performed has been excellent. But
especially, as two regular, enthusiastic mem-
bers of the Water Gate audience, We want to
commend Howard Mitchell for his consistently
skilful direction Of the orchestra. He has
fostered individual ability and teamwork
among the musicians and the result has been
music very nearly worthy Of the impressive
title, National Symphony Orchestra.
The Water Gate Concerts this year are their
own best salesmen, but We have suggestion
which we think might increase their popularity
even more. 1t is the establishment OF COM
munity sing on at least one night OF the sum-
mer concert season. This corresponds TO the
Symphony's own Christmas Concert 1t the enc
OF which the audience joins in the singing OF
Christmas carols. That plan has proved sue
cessful. Why not transfer the same pfincipae
to the summer concert series?
The f,rst part of the program might consist
Of selections by the orchestra, to be followed
by the audiences singing Of nationally popular
songs such Is the works OF Stephen Foster,
Negro spirituals or musical comedy fayoEites.
Music appeals to the hearts Of people. and not
only the desire to hear it, but also the desire
to express 1t themselves should be fulnued.
Admittedly there are limitations on the latter,
but here is an opportunity for Water Gate
ofacials to add another pleasure to the musical
life OF its audiences. We are confident that
the audiences will respond with even greater
and more enthusiastic support Of Water Gate
r.oncerts. MARY DE EKRRARI,
sJAluCH n. JOIN.
Evening star., 1948-08-03

To the Editor Of The Star:
I have been reading your editorial on the
Bentley expose.
Really, now, aren't you being naive?
This whole affair Is treated rs q great sur
prise, but is it? Almost everyone knows these
conditions have existed for years. that during
the past 16 years they have become the rule
rather than the exception.
Just for the record I'll make . prediction
There will be an investigation. It will drag
on for months, and cost the taxpayers a lot
of money. Then it will slowly nzzle out, with
nothing definite proved.
The reason? The investigation will be
blocked at every turn by our present admin
istration. After all, we must consider that
this business seriously affects the wise boys
who run things for the Nation. Can . man
investigate himself without prejudice?
Our most dangerous threat lies in our own
native born people who by some strange quirk
have decided that our country ought to be
made over.
Newspapers can do lot 70 awaken people
to these dangers. Keep at it. There are still
some of us who have faith.
HAROLD @. X. CAMPBELL.
Evening star., 1948-08-03
Views on Spy Case

Views on Spy Case
To the Dditor Of The Star:
Miss Elizabeth Bentley is getting good deal
Of publicity as . confessed Communist SPY.
But is she exposing any Communist No.
If she was. with all this front page advertising.
her life wouldn't be worth q nickel
She Is undermining public confidence in men
holding responsible positions in the United
States Government, In true Communist
fashion. To weaken and divide to conquer:
This is the system that has been used in other
countries to prepare conditions for the Com
munists>to take over.
If there are men proven to be disloyal en-
ployed in the United States Government, they
should be discharged and punished-with as
little publicity as possible, so As not to under
mine public confidence.
But no one should be allowed to accuse
people publicly without proof of guilt.
M. A. FURMAN.
Evening star., 1948-08-03
Atheists Religious?

To the Editor of The Star:
For several months I have been disturbed by
the habit of many persons who group atheism
and agnosticism with communism aS evil, rev.
olutionary and undesirable doctrines.
There are, without question, many who use
atheism and agnosticism as excuses for dis
honesty and immortality. But there are just
as many, If not more, who use Christianity Is
a blind for activities every bit as deserving Of
condemnation. Atheism and agnosticism are
just as much religions as are Christianity, Is
lam and the other deistic faiths There are
good atheists and there are bad atheists; there
are good Christians and there are bad Chris
tians. Christianity Is not condemned because
of its bad element Is there any logical reason
why other faiths should be so treated?
AS it is the right Of every individual to decide
the question of the Deity for himself, so it is
his duty to respect the choice made by others.
Until science discovers the ultimate truth Of
the matter, the problem cannot be resolved
and it is time for one school of opinion to stop
throwing wild and essentially incorrect accu-
sations at another group which is as sincerely
religious as itself.
GEORGE M. ALDRIDGE
Evening star., 1948-08-03


not included.
After our training, when we shipped out,
we were given no choice of ship or theater
of war. We were assigned to our ships as
any member of the armed forces was assigned
to his unit tand we were as likely to be sent
on the suicidal Murmansk run as not We
stayed on the ships six months, nine months
a year, as long as articles remained un-
broken, and, when we were discharged from
the ships, our wages stopped, and We had to
pay for our food and lodgings out Of past
earnings until We again secured berths.
Toward the end of the war, when the CT
Bill of Rights was passed for the benefit Of
the armed forces veterans, we, too, were prom
ised bill Of rights-one with not nearly Is
liberal terms as the CT bill, but nevertheless
a wartime seamens bill Of rights. We were
shown Government pamphlets and posters
praising us for the work we were doing and
telling of the details of the pending BILL
However, no such bill ever has been enacted.
When finally at the close OF the war We
went ashore and returned to our ~peacetime
occupations, we found that the injustices were
to continue Jobs were made available for
the veterans. The Government assigned pref
erential ratings to the veterans. Mastering
cut pay and bonuses were paid the veterans
dOuScS were CONStIuCtcu AO tAc VStcl laAAo
Surplus sales were conducted for the veterans
Loans with which to open businesses were
extended to the veterans. Veterans of the
armed forces! We wartime merchant searnen
received nothing.
Barred From GI Training.
Some of us returned to college. and We
found that there. too, We were required TO
meet the armed forces veterans on unequai
footing. Their tuition is paid for them, their
laboratory fees, their texts, their pencils, and
their papers. They receive $75 each month
toward their room and board II they are
single, and $1o5, If they are married. Tney
are entitled to these benefits for period
equal to that during which they were in the
service plus one year for good measure. We
wartime merchant seamen receive nothing
We are denied membership in the large
veterans organizations such rs the American
Legion and the Veterans Of Foreign Wars
Even the American Veterans Committee,
which welcomed us with open arms when II
desired to build up its ranks. has made II
clear that cur remaining In that group him.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-04-30
Correct Addresses
Sought By Tribal
Council Office

Failure of a large number of
people, members of the Black
feet Tribe, who are living in var
ious sections of the United States,
to provide the Blackfeet Tribal
office with a correct mailing ad-
dress, has resulted in a large ac-
emulation of Tribal checks,
aggregating a considerable sum
of money, according to Tiff Nc
Kay, treasurer.
To enable immediate future de-
livery of this money, he is ap-
pealing to Tribal members re-
siding on t h e reservation for
their cooperation. He urges that
those who have the correct ad-
dresses of nonresident members
to give the information to h e
Tribal office.
In fact, he said, regardless of
relationship, tn e information
should be turned in.
Per capita checks issued as far
back as two years ago are still
uncalled for. The situation over a
period of time, he said, adds to
the bookkeeping load of the office,
which in the end causes needless
work.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-04-30
Events In Brief....

In behalf of the American Le-
gion Auxiliary, Mrs. Anita
Meeks, chairman of the Poppy
Committee, wishes to t h a n k
Bonnie Kennedy and Betty Sim
,, clair for their fine efforts in crea-
ton of the poppy posters. Thanks
is also expressed to Mrs. Vivi-
enne Gerard. Bonnie's poster was
awarded first place and Betty's
second.
Formals are in at the Economy
Shop.
Ernest Barlow arrived from
Portland Tuesday evening and
will spend the summer employed
at the Burd ranch.
Gifts for Mothers Day at the
Economy Shop.
Cora M. Buel, manager of the
Blackfeet Craft Shop. is back at
her duties after illness f rom
pleurisy-pneumonia.
New housecoats full length at
the Economy Shop.
Chief Police G could arrived
home from the Mayo Brothers
Clinic at Rochester, MINI. Tues
day evening, where he had taken
his infant son, Bert, to undergo
major operation. The little tike
got along gloriously, May o
Brothers specialists believing
that his condition will continue to
improve as time passes. Chief
Gould resumed his official duties
Wednesday morning.
For sale -4-room house, near
Hamby's woodward. Box Sal, or
see Ed Guardipee.
A little daughter was born to
Chief and Mrs. Gould at the St.
Mary's Hospital at Conrad Tues
day.
For e-Ladies III e W e |
Bulova watch, two diamond sets.
Accurately time adjusted. Never
used. See Jason Devereaux, Jr.
at home or Chief office.
County Clerk J. Lee Anderson
was in Browning Wednesday
posting notices of closing of reg
istration for the primarg election
to be held July 20.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-04-30
Rummage Sale Today, Tomorrow

A two-days sale of clothing and
shoes, under sponsorship of the
Woman's Society of Christian
Service, will be h cid at the
Methodist Church today and
tomorrow. Today's sale will be-
gin at l p. m. and continue until
8, while tomorrow's sale will be-
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-04-30

gin at 10 a. m. and continue un-
til q p. m.
The sale is open to everyone in
the community. Those having
donations of clothing will please
bring them this morning.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-04-30

Steers Model Planes
Development of subminiature
electronic tubes has made possible
radio control Of model aircraft and
boats.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-04-30

Zeus and His Cheese
Ancient Greeks insisted cheese
was invented by Zeus.
The Valley settler., 1948-05-14

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 John Titt said today that he expects t-ary to orrive here by this coming -.orday. lcrs. 'ritv with some Of her relat ives are driv- iug r1ck Qrer tho 'Ti allg-a,r.
The Valley settler., 1948-05-14
OFT TO s 61-ATES

lr. and.las. Goal right and daughter, Bcideie ,are leaving this rook by car for the States. They e.r ect to nicl, up nev car in Detroit and drive to I-exico.
Arizona sun., 1948-08-13
STORAGE Chest Solves Extra Space Problem

One of the big features of this
chest, beside ample storage facil-
tiles, is it's utilization of unused
space. Being suspended between
large wooden wheels the chest can
be rolled under the bed, even
over rugs with very little effort.
It's capacity is truly amazing.
Being dustproof, it provides an
excellent place to store your
finest things.
Anyone can build the chest by follow.
ing the full size pattern now available.
It tells what materials are needed, shows
location of bolt and screw holes and
provides the simplest method of build
ing. All the materials needed are now
available at lumber ya1ds everywhere.
If you live in an apartment and hesi-
tate to make this chest for fear of dis
turbing the neighbors, the chest can be
built without driving nail. A glue is
now available that binds two pieces of
wood together so thoroughly that, the
wood will break before the joint can be
looSened.
A tip to those who plan on attending
a wedding real soon-this chest makes
an ideal wedding gift for the lucky bride
and groom. Send Csc for Pattern No. 81
to Easi-Bild Pattern Company, Dept. w.,
PleaSantville, New York.
Arizona sun., 1948-08-13
Woman Tosses Cem-Luden Shoe:
Into Burning Trash Pile

MILWAUKEE,, WIS.-Mrs. Hide
gard Sommerfeldt's shoes were worn
out so she tossed them into a trash
pile to burn.
She said she didn't know there
were so diamonds in the heel of one
of them
Mrs. Sommerfeldt, 38-year-old
Ripon, Wis.,, bakery employe, claim
ed her brother put the stones in her
shoe when she visited him in Hol-
land.
The brother, Fred Stelter, charged
that his sister had stolen 110 dia-
monds and other jewelry during her
Holland visit. He lodged the COM
plant with federal authorities on
his arrival in this country.
Mrs. Sommerfeldt said she did not
find out about the gems until her
brother told her the stones were in
the left heel Of one of her "wedgie"
shoes.
She said if there were 10 dia-
monds in the shoes, so or more must
have been lost when she burned the
shoes.
HE never said anything about the
right shoe," she said.
Mrs. Sommerfeldt, charged with
smuggling, waived preliminary
hearing at her arraingment before
U. S. Court Commissioner Floyd E..
Jenkins. Bail was set at $4,000.