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Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-20
HERBERT PLANS
COUNTY VISIT
At CLAY CENTER
Governor To Speak At Ottawa
County Day Program
In September

Governor Thomas J. Herbert will
visit Clay Center, Saturday eve
ming, Sept. A, at the invitation of
Al!en-Clay Post No. 1910, Vet
erans of Foreign Wars.
The governors appearance will
come during the third annual Vet
erans' Jamboree, sponsored by Post
No. 1910, and will climax the OBJ
servance of Ottawa County Day in
Clay Center.
Mayors of all village in the
county. commanders of Legion and
V. F. w. posts and representatives
of the county press will occupy
places of honor on the speakers
platform. A brief program and g
talk by Gov. Herbert is being
planned. The governor, a long
time member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars, will arrive by plane
on what is believed will be his
first appearance in this county.
The Jamboree now in it's thirG
year will offer such added at.
fractions as a kiddie parade, rides
games and concessions. The affair
will run Sept. 3 through 6 inclu'
sive. Large crowds are anticipated
with plenty of entertainment. The
governors appearance is set fol-
$3.50, Merrill B. Rudes, general
chairman, stated.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-20
Wargowsky Joins
Rosentreter Firm

Atty. Don Wargowsky has joined
the law firm of Rosentreter & Ros-
entreter in Oak Harbor, returning
to his home town after being as
sociated with the Title Guarantee
and Trust company in Toledo for
the past year.
Wargowsky joins Atty. Myron
Rosentreter in the law firm. Atty.
Norton c.. Rosentreter is taking
a Temporary leave of absence to
enter business activities in Manitou
Springs, Colorado.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-20
ON ACTIVE DUTY

Archie King, commander of the
Ottawa county council, American
Legion, is in Aberdeen, Maryland,
training as reserve officer with
the 41sth !Ordance company for a
two-week period.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-20

A lot more people would try to
do right if they thought it was
wrong.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-08-20

Some people we know would get
fractured skulls if an idea ever
hit 'em.
Evening star., 1948-04-16
Spore the Rod

There may be ample room-in places
other than the House of Representatives.
for honest difference OF opinion as TO the
merits or otherwise of the 70-group Air
Force program. But there ought not to
he any doubt as to the correctness OF
Secretary of Air Force symington's posi-
ton in this matter.
The issue. stated in oversimpllfled
terms, is whether we should have the
balanced" armed force program advo-
Gated by the President and Secretary OF
Defense Forrestal or the big air force
program for which the House has voted.
The vote, incidentally, was 343 to 3, the
disserts coming from those conspicuous
left-winsers, Representatives Marcantonio,
Isacson and Powell.
In his recent appearance before the
House Armed Services Committee, Mr.. Sy-
mington, in response to questions, de-
parted from the Truman -Forrestal Zine"
An Air Force OF 10 groups, he said, Is more
important to the country's security than
10 universal military training.
President Truman, speaking emphat-
ically, told his press conference yesterday
that he is supporting to the limit the FOR
restal program for a balanced military
team, including only IS air groups. He did
not know, he said, why Mr.. Symington mad
differed with the administrations recon-
mendations as to the size of the Air Force,
and when he was asked whether he
planned to spank Mr. symington, the
President said he would answer that
question later.
This obviously implies that Mr.. syming-
ton is In the presidential dog house. But
there can be no excuse whatsoever for
"spanking" him.
When a member of the cabinet Is called
before a committee of Congress and askeo
for an opinion on a matter within MS
official sphere it Is his clear duty to
answer candidly and fully. 1t is Congress
which must make the final decision, ana
to do that intelligently it must have all
of the information and opinion it can get.
The President has no right to prevent
Congress from getting this information,
and he would have even less justification
for spanking any member OF his admin
istration for stating his opinion to congress
when called upon to do so.
Evening star., 1948-04-16

contains too many restrictions. As prac-
'tical matter, however. 1t seems to steer q
sound middle course between the extreme
of not doing anything or OF doing too
little, and the extreme OF proposing more
than Congress actually will grant. Ger
tainly, If something like it were adopted,
the tragic plight Of Europes DPS would
be greatly eased. and the United States
would be living up to its responsibilities
by doing at least as much as other nations
in a joint effort to solve the problem. 1t
is problem that demands Affirmative
American action; there is no excuse for
any further congressional delay.
After all, wholly apart from the compul-
sions of humanitarianism, common sense
argues strongly for some such program as
the one advocated by Mr.. Fellows. BY do
ing nothing, by letting the DPS languish
in their bleak camps abroad, we are not
merely being un-Christian toward them
but are also continuing to burden our
selves with the costs OF supporting them
in Europe. There is plenty Of room for
them here. We need their skills, and they
have qualities that will make them excel
lent citizens We ought to open our doors
to them right now.
Evening star., 1948-04-16
Let Them In

The House Judiciary Committee ought to
move as promptly as possible to get action
on the displaced persons bill introduced by
Representative Fellows of Maine. The bill
which differs substantially from the one
now being debated in the Senate-is kind
of compromise designed to do two things:
% To meet nuperous objections to other
measures on the same subject, and t2) to
help solve a problem that Congress has
dallied with too long already.
Under Mr.. Fellows bill, 100000 DPS could
be admitted into the United States over
two-year period These emergency entries
would be charged up against future regu-
lar immigration quotas to the extent OF
so per cent In other words, in the long
run, there would be no actual increase in
the number of immigrants allowed in
under our present laws. Moreover, the bill
would give priority consideration to aliens
whose skills are needed in this country or
who are blood relatives of American citi-
zens 1t also would set up a number of
special safeguards to reassure anybody re-
luctant to let in displaced persons on
social, economic or other grounds
:, 1t may be said of this measure that it
Evening star., 1948-04-16

the population Of the city is overwhelm-
ingly italian in speech, culture and blood.
But Trieste rs a port is not needed by
Italy. Neither is 1t more than local
convenience to the adjacent part of Yugo-
slavia, which has other nearby port out
lets. And the tariff barriers set up by
both Yugoslavia and Italy gravely handi-
capped the overland traffic with the
Central European hinterland. which in
cludes Austria, Czechoslovakia and even
Germany. So Trieste, despite Italy's best
efforts, has never recovered its prosperity
Of before World War I.
The logical solution of this problem
would be the creation of free port in
Trieste, with bonded transit rights for its
rail communications, coupled with local
autonomy for the resident population.
The Free State" plan was theoretically a
beginning of such a solution. But the
cold war" between East and West fore
doomed 1t to failure.
Evening star., 1948-04-16
Russian Veto on Trieste

The Soviet governments emphatic re-
lection of the proposal by the western
Powers for big Four" conference on tne
return of Trieste to Italy may be con-
sidered from two aspects. In the nrst
place, 1t is the latest move in the cold
war" being waged between the Soviet bloc
and the Western democracies. In the
larger frame of reference, 1t typit1es the
increasing subordination of constructive
craftsmanship to power politics"
The Moscow foreign office must have
penned It's rejection with angry reluctance
because Western diplomacy had put IL
very much ION the spot The joint Amer
lean, British and French proposal Tor
Triestes return to Italy neatly 1mpaled
Moscow on the horns of dilemma. To
scouiescs meant letting down its fair
haired boy," Marshal Tito. Red boss OF
Yugoslavia and its faithful henchman, to-
pether with a general loss Of Soviet face"
To reject the proposal, on the eve OF the
italian elections, meant another blow to
Communist hopes In that country-Whlch,
of course, was what the Western proposal
was intended to do. Soviet pique is shown
In the tone of the rejection, which brands
the plan as uncalled for, unacceptable and
q violation of "the elementary principles
of democracy"
What Moscow did not mention Is the
fact that its own conduct and that OF its
Yugoslav satellite had rendered impossible
the setting up OF the Trieste Free State"
provided for in the Italian peace treaty.
Furthermore Moscow did not mention the
fact that this provision was compromise
agreed to reluctantly by the Western
Powers in face of Yugoslav demands for
the annexation of Trieste, backed by Mos
cow Another omission was a reference to
the continued provocation and bad faith
shown by Tito in the interim administra-
tion of the Trieste area. 1t is this entire
background which fully justif1es the West
ern Powers in their diplomatic counter
offensive that promises to bear such good
fruit.
Yet, in the larger sense, the failure of
the Trieste Free State" plan is a mel
ancholy commentary on the entire Euro
pean situation. For such an international
regime, If genuinely implemented. would
best accord with economic realities. Tri-
este Is really international in character.
It owed It's rise, from an obscure fishing
village to a thriving port-city because its
harbor rendered it the logical outlet for
the trade of Central Europe with the
Mediterranean. This was made possible,
by the building of trunk railway across
the mountains to the northward by the
government of Austria Hungary, whereof
Trieste formed a part
The destruction of that empire during
World War left Trieste economically "in
the air." Under the then-prevalent doc
trine Of national self-determination, Tri-
este was logically awarded to Italy, because
Evening star., 1948-04-16
Dr.. Koussevitsky's Retirement

II the retirement of DR.. Serge Kousse-
vitzky from the regular leadership OF the
Boston Symphony were to mean the close
of his active career as one OF the truly
great musicians of his time, the event
would be an occasion for profound regret
among thousands of his admirers. But
relief from the strenuous obligations" OF
the eighteen weeks Of the annual winter
season does not signify an arbitrary end
to the masters work. He will preside over
thirteen concerts in the 19481949 schedule
and then appear as guest at intervals
with the organization he has brought to
artistic perfection during quarter CEN
tury of tireless service. Also he has an
nounced his intention to continue to direct
the enterprises OF the Berkshire Center at
Stockbridge, Massachusetts,, where musical
history systematically is made.
After he retires DR.. Koussevitsky will have
leisure for composition If he wishes to write,
or he may lecture If he desires to exchange
the podium for the lyceum platform. His
interest in the characterization OF genius
already has prompted, him to set up
foundation in memory OF his wife "for the
further development of musical culture"
That philanthropy might be expanded by
his own spoken Interpretation OF the
recordings for which he is famous 1t
would be an experience worth having to
hear him discourse on his conceptions of
Tschaikowsky's Pathetique or Haydn's
Surprise Symphony.
Much good could be accomplished in
this respect If DR.. Koussevitzky were to do
what Robert Schumann did In his journal
between 1884 and 1874. Many people stand
in need of instruction in the values Of
classic music, and If an accredited author
ity would undertake to teach them they
surely would respond with enthusiasm.
Evening star., 1948-04-16
Atomic Ashes

Our nuclear- -fission authorities now are
beginning to talk openly about one aspect
of the atom that has received very little
publicity to date. This is the problem OF
how to get rid OF the refuse or waste
material accumulated in the process of
atomic production. 1t is not simple prob
lem. On the contrary, as time goes on, 1t
is likely to become so big and difficult
that extraordinary international meas
ures will have to be taken to cope with it.
AS outlined the other day to the Greater
New York Safety Council, the problem is
this: Like a coal-burning furnace, an
atomic plant leaves q residue OF "aShes,"
but they are "ashes" much too hot merely
to be carted away and dumped somewhere.
They are endowed with a dangerous radio
activity that may last for thousands OF
years, and they will be accumulated In
ever-increasing quantities as our own and
other nations expand operations in the
field of the atom. Right now, however, the
experts are by no means certain that they
can figure out just how and where to dis
pose of this waste in such way as to
guarantee that it will do no harm.
ing the refuse has been looked into, but 1t
appears to be no good. A more promising
proposal is for an international agreement
under which the radioactive waste OF all
countries would be Systematically gathered
together at regular intervals to be diluted
and mixed with concrete. Then, being
thus imprisoned in solid blocks, 1t would
be dumped into the sea far away from
land and human beings. But even this
plan Is open to doubt, and some experts
have half seriously suggested that the only
solution may be to put the stuff in rockets
and shoot it to the moon or ship 1t out
into space in missiles that would take
their place in the armament as man
made satellites far removed from us.
This is all very typical OF the atom.
Despite the enormous good implicit In 1t,
it's fantastic side is so fearsomely real that
it makes peace Of mind extremely diff
cult to achieve. That states the case
mildly. As long as there is no international
agreement to control 1t for beneflcent
ends, poor modern man will have reason
to wonder why he ever unloosed this thing
upon himself. The nations have chain
reacting bear by the tail. Unless they work
together for way out of their predica-
ment, they are going to move separately
toward wrecked nerves, panic and COM
mon disaster that could conceivably reduce
the whole world to radioactive ashes.
Evening star., 1948-04-16
The Mou, Yesterday and Today

1t is good idea to 60 slow in apprais-
ing the plausibility of recent reports from
the South about a gigantic bird that Is
alleged to have been cutting capers in the
Dixie skies This particular bird was de-
scribed as being larger than any ever be-
fore seen by man. This statement should
have been qualified. For only a few days
later the newspapers told about the dis
covery in New Zealand of the bones of a
monstrous bird that was ten feet tall and
that weighed at least a quarter OF ton.
The New Zealand bird, known as a moa,
lived in comparatively modern times, ac-
cording to DR.. Robert Cushman Murphy
of the American Museum of Natural His
tory. He found bones Of an older speci-
men in swamp. He is bringing them to
the museum for study and exhibition
Although the last of the moas presumably
was eaten by New Zealand natives some
six hundred years ago, who can prove that
some OF them did not escape destruction?
Might they not have taken refuge in some
hitherto unexplored part Of the world
(there are still few of these places in
jungle, desert and polar regions)?
At least, the big bird tales have more
of a scientific basis than those flying
saucers which were getting news head
lines last year, or the sea serpents which
will begin to appear again this summer.
The Museum of Natural History has yet
to find fragments of flying saucer or the
skeleton of a sea serpent.
Evening star., 1948-04-16
Another Member of AAUW

To the Editor of The STAR
I accuse Ruth Voris Lyons Of msrepresenting
facts in her letter regarding the controversy at
the University Women's Club. She claims that
there are 200 women who have worked steadily
in support of the policy Of the National Board.
Later she claims that 80 to 40 per cent Of the
membership have supported every crucial vote
in favor of the parent organization. There
are 1050 members Of the Washington branch.
Is 200, 30 or 40 per cent Of the membership Of
1850? I think not
I object to her term parent organization"
didn't know that the central body was par
ent organization or that 1t stood in loco
PARENTS to the branches. always thought that
in . democracy the central body existed to do
the will of the branches. not to be served by
them. This group of 400 evidently believes IN
the tail wagging the dog.
Mrs Lyons claims that the ma jority wish to
operate the club rs Z social club I am
acquainted with her and with her 200, and
can truthfully say that have never seen
any people enjoy the dining room service more
than this group does. Yet see them sitting
akound night after night In our spacious par
lors Matching up the Lord only knows what,
against the branch.
Mrs. Lyons speaks Of the noble aspirations
and accomplishments Of this crowd. II they
have accomplished anything other than assidu-
o,,sly stirring up minority groups, certainly
would like to know what 1t is All have ever
heard from them is talk.
LAURA K. POLLOCK,
Eighteen years q member OF the AAUW.
Evening star., 1948-04-16
Letters to. The Star
Farmers Economic Plight

FARMER economic TnSnt
To the Editor Of The Star:
read with great deal Of interest an article
appearing in The Star for April 10 in which
NJ " Dawson. manager OF National Dairy
Products Corps Washington branch, dealt
very carelessly with the farmers money In
suggesting q reduction of one cent quart in
milk prices, and could not help but wonder
why he did not make his liberal offer from the
funds Of his corporation whose earnings have
reached staggering proportions and from which
could be extracted one cent . quart with far
less hardship than If taken from the farmer.
Incidentally, wonder why great institution
like The Star will play UP such underhanded
tactics as that proposed by the National Dairy
Products Corp. without rather thorough in
vestigation of where reductions or increases
should be allowed or tolerated. Is 1t an effort
to maintain the highest possible average income
to city people at the expense OF farmers without
stopping to realize that the adequate purchas-
ing power of farmers Is all important to .
healthy economy?
According to the 1945 census, the average
farmer in Montgomery County had total
income of $1,000 including proper allowance
for what they got from the farm in the way
of living COSTS The same census report said
Montgomery County farmers enjoyed the
highest standard of living in the Nation. Com
pare this figure with the income of milk truck
drivers and see If their income is not higher
than this figure. The driver had no operating
costs, but the farmer had to finance his
holdings, hire at least one laborer buy feed,
fertilizer, lime, grass seed, machinery and pay
taxes and maintain properties out Of $500
income.
I ask YOU: How much was left for the family
after the cost OF operating = farm was taken
out?
Why should the farmers family get up at
3 o'clock in the morning and work until late
at night Producing the worlds most needed
food, II their only reward is poverty?
w. LAWSON KING.
Evening star., 1948-04-16

8tOu. out, StI2uSey Tic NbtkiOuC
religion is not professed In Colombia. or the
other lands. rs it is here in America where the
Holy Scriptures are more widely known The
common people are left in ignorance Of the real
issue Of moral and spiritual life: in fact, the
extent Of this condition IS 70 great that the
director Of the Bogota Public Library recently
said to friend:
1T is time that the breezes Of the Ref
ormation which have delayed 20 many
centuries in crossing the Atlantic, should blow
this way. Some sections of our countries still
struggle along lines OF the 10th century,
Other serious problems also confront the
rest Of Latin America today. Here IL the
viewpoint Of Gabriela Mistral, famous Chilean
author: "Supposng that Protestant missions
and their social service activities could be sup
pressed. either rapidly or gradually, fear that,
little by little, An atmosphere Of resentment
and finally Of hatred for Catholicism would be
engendered. 1t is outstandingly true that
liberty alone conciliates, placates and ealms"
Based on this and similar opinions of Latin
American leaders, and on our personal knowl-
edge Of conditions in South America we safely
can say that conditions are favorable to the
spread Of atheism (an acquired revulson toward
religion through centuries of Spanish oppres-
sion) or more specifically Of communism
Communism finds . fertile field among the
working classes. There Is hardly any middle
class CHARLES ALLEN RENTTRO.
Inquiries About Intelligence Service
To the Editor of The Star:
A few years ago the people of the United
States were told that the Government would
develop and maintain the finest and most
elaborate intelligence service in the world. We
were assured that we would not have to fear
another Pearl Harbor" or be infested with 4
spy ring such As was uncovered in Canada
With such assurances, the people looked forward
to the Pan American Conference. which was to
plan the future safety and prosperity Of this
part of the world.
Our top officials planned for months 50 a.
to assure the success Of the conference. Many
Of our most important officials, headed by Sec
retary Of State George c. Marshall. attended
the conference. The conference was afforded
the greatest publicity possible
But where, oh where, was our intelligence
service? One commentator. on last Sunday
evening, stated that the investigation had been
taken out of the hands of the Federal Bureau
OF Investigation, but did not say to what unit
1t had been delegated.
When our President visits foreign countries
our services cooperate with the proper parties
In those countries to afford him protection.
The people are entitled to know why another
Pearl Harbor" occurred at Bogota. What can
we expect in the future7 Are our intelligence
units crippled by dual control or have they
just decayed, like our air forces7
JOHN r. H1LLyARD.
Evening star., 1948-04-16
Family Housing Dilemma
70 the Editor Of Ths star

To the Editor Of The Star:
Does anyone have a solution to the housing
problem? I'm referring now to housing Tor
children. Many, like myself, have been asked
to nay outrageous rents in order to give our
children homes Tell me. though, what veteran
on-the-Job trainee can pay 500 = month and
still feed a family of four adequately? Were
willing 10 live in cabin n long Is there's elec-
tricity In It and 1t Is withtp committing distance
Of my job. ROBERT ENGLAND.
Evening star., 1948-04-16

Letters for publication must bsor
the signature and address OF the
,Driter, although It Is permissible for a
Driter knopn to The Star to use
non, de plume Please be brie1.
Evening star., 1948-04-16

For faster action, on such powder kegs
as Berlin, Joe Stain could of course switch
from the traditional pipe to the exploding
coar
Evening star., 1948-04-16

What's the first-aid procedure for one
trampled on in rush-as in the case OF
the winner of house in an Eastern con-
test. who already owns a house?
Evening star., 1948-04-16

It's only long habit that makes the
candidate promise aid to farmers now SO
wealthy they pay in money for subscrip-
tions to weekly newspapers.