davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1949-07-07
Brituin's Future

H. has become almost automatic that the
British should not be sold short. Perhaps
it is this with all that it implies, which
explains the CHEEKY optimism OF Secretary
of State Achesons confident prediction
that Britain will successfully make the
adjustments called for by her present
economic position. If Mr.. Acheson has
other reasons for his hopefulness it would
be reassuring to know what they are.
Certainly there is not much that Is re-
assuring in the latest pronouncement from
Sir Stafford Cripps, Britain's economic
policy maker.
Sir Stafford says, first, that the govern
ment has not the slightest intention OF
devaluing the pound. But the pound today
seems clearly overvalued in relation to the
dollar. Pegged at 81, the pound is selling
in the black market for around $3.50. II
Britains hope lies in pushing the sale OF
her goods in competitive market, what
is the justification for maintaining this
arbitrarily inflated valuation of the pound?
No less important we're the things Sir
Stafford had to say with respect to the
internal adjustments which Britain must
make True, he did not say much, promis-
ing more details later. But what he did
say was not especially reassuring.
He agreed that Britain must reduce the
price of her products if she hopes to sell
them in buyers market. How is this to
be done? Not by reducing wages not by
working harder and longer but by i'm
proving efficiency. There is nothing reas-
suring about this. for whatever may be
the theoretical benefits of improved eff
cheney over the long pull, it does not sound
as though the British government is pre-
pared to call for the sacrifices, or the
lowered living standards, that appear nee
essary now if Britain is to pull out of the
hole.
Sir Stafford seems to think, or to hope,
that Britain's dollar shortage can be
bridged over by further curtailment of
purchases which have to be paid for in
dollars, by stimulation of sales in both
dollar and sterling areas, by continued
restrictions on convertibility of pounds
into dollars, and perhaps by other barter
agreements similar to that recently nego-
tiated with Argentina.
This Is a program which elsewhere will
be looked upon with misgivings. For
American producers, trying to expand ex-
ports in the face of a contracting domestic
market, it implies fewer sales, and In the
ease of deals like that with Argentina,
perhaps even the loss Of important mar
kets. It is a program that cuts across the
Evening star., 1949-07-07
In Behalf of Tradition

Senator Lodge, who comes from State
where traditions are not lightly ignored,
will have lot of supporters for his cam
paign to preserve the historic appearance
of the Senate chamber. Although he was
ruled out of order in his attempt recently
to prevent drastic face-lifting operation
on the old room this summer, he has done
we'll in bringing the misunderstood
project to public notice.
The Massachusetts, Senator has found
that very few OF his colleagues have
been aware Of the extent Of the changes
Evening star., 1949-07-07
Letters to The Star
Outlines Co. Campaign
Against Fire Hazards.

UutnneS CO.OpefatlVe campaign
Against Fire Hazards.
To the Editor Of The Star:
AS property owner and realtor. am
grateful to the D. c. Commissioners for
having suspended the operation of the So
called egress law which I agree was an
unsound law as applied to older structures.
On the other hand. the suspension of this
law places q real responsibility on owners
managers and tenants of all older buildings
to take every reasonable precaution to pre-
vent tragic fires which inevitably would
cause stringent fire safety regulations to be
reimposed.
This would be timely period for property
owners, realtors and tenants to embark on
a year round safety campaign to eliminate
fire hazards, particularly in older buildings.
Listed below are few precautions which
would involve the expenditure Of very little
time or money. but which might prevent
tragic fires if observed:
/. Prevent the accumulation OF trash in
Easements. porches closets. or at any other
places where lighted match or cigarette
might cause disasterous blaze.
2. Dispose of oily cleaning rags immedi-
ately.
8. Avoid overlooking Of electric circuits.
Any tenant who uses an oversize fuse or
q coin behind fuse not only endangers
ooAAS1
tenants in that building.
4. Report to the proper authority all
cases of smoking in bed.
S. In buildings equipped with internal fire
alarm systems, they should be tested at
frequent intervals by the janitors. Fire ex-
tinguishers should be recharged at least
once year.
Since tenants are in better position to
control the safety precautions OF the build
ings in which they live, 1t should be their
primary responsibility to safeguard their
lives and property by vigilant fire safety
program
am certain that the Fire Department
would give approval and assistance to such
a campaign for the voluntary reduction of
fire hazards in older buildings. Self interest
as well as public interest. demand the CO.
operation Of owner. management, and ten
ants to invoke immediate common sense
precautions for their own safety and welfare.
JESSE E. AIKEN.
Evening star., 1949-07-07
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE

@. What is the best time to cut horse
radish?-G. M.
A. Because horseradish makes its great
est growth during late summer and early
fall, harvesting is usually delayed until
October or November, when the greatest
strength has entered the roots.
@. What kind of paper was used to print
the Gutenberg Bible?-D. N. T..
A. Gutenberg used a fine grade OF rag
paper, and it Is remarkable fact that this
paper has retained its strength and white
ness for nearly 500 years.
@. Why are roads built to slope down under
q viaduct?-G. Mem.
A. Very frequently road is depressed in
order to get the required clearance under
viaduct, that is, the grades in both direc-
tions away from the viaduct are ascending.
However, this is not invariably the case.
@. Is there such thing as black orchid
In nature?-M. j. D.
A. Authorities state that there Is no black
orchid. AS a result of experiments by pri-
vate growers in the United States very dark
purple flower has been developed by crossing
different colors and varieties. It is SO dull
and dark as to be called black although in
reality it is not. This dark orchid is not
grown commercially. The white orchid may
be dyed black very successfully when demand
requires 1t.
O. What is the brightest object in the night
sky not counting the moon?-W. c. D.
A. Next to the moon the planet Venus is
the brightest object in the night sky. 1t ap-
pears IL times more brilliant than the bright
star Sirius.
O. How does the length Of kilometer
compare with that of a statute mile?-GN.R.
A. A kilometer is equal to 0.62 statute mile
or about three -fifths. The kilometer was
originally intended to be the distance from
the equator to the pole.
@. Are there really. mice that sing?-
II. D. N.
A. Singing mice have been reported from
many parts Of the world Both males ana
females are known to have this rare habit.
Evening star., 1949-07-07
Double Holiday
Held to Blame for Casualties

To the Editor Of The Star:
Tuesdays Star says the week end death
toll of I'll set a record for any 4th of July
but does 1t match or surpass any double
holiday week end?
How many Of these casualties actually
occurred on the 4th? How many occur on
other 4ths that don't adjoin and prolong
week ends?
Americas Independence Day has too long
been the whipping boy for holiday casualties
in general. Compare any 4th of July that
doesn't adjoin Sunday with any other holi-
day that does, and which shows the worst
record?
Let's put the blame where it belongs
And. better still. let's do something about it,
Is 1t worth human lives and mayhems to
keep all holidays inflexibly to their desig-
mated calendar dates? S. c. FLEET.
Evening star., 1949-07-07
Prices at Beverly Beach
Resented by . Soldier

To the Editor Of The Star:
am writing this letter to you as an Amer
ican, and after you read 1t you will under
stand why.
I am q serviceman. I have been in the
service over seven years and served overseas
all during the war and also in the occupa-
ton forces. I was overseas So months and
returned to the States one year ago this
month.
!, Well, recently had my first chance to
go to the beach. don't mind paying
so cents to park a car; but when you have
to pay so cents just to sit on the beach and
so cents to swim in salt water and most OF
all have to pay cents for glass Of water.
personally wonder what we fought the war
for. The place I'm talking about Is Beverly
Beach in Maryland. Is this America or is
this Japan or Germany?
sERGT. RICHARD K. SEVERN.
Evening star., 1949-07-07
Thinks Hawaiians Should Help
Themselves Against Dock Strikers


To the Editor of The Star:
Your editorial Hawaii and the President, :"
July 2. raises the question: Why do the
Hawaiians not help themselves instead of
asking the President to free them from
their longshoremen strike troubles? Over
a half million people who aspire to form
an additional sovereign State should not
allow group of only 1000 strikers to pin
their shoulders to the ground and make
them say @UncIe!"
Let them take a lesson from the old
West of pioneer days when citizens organ
lied the vigilantes to free themselves from
horse thieves and cutthroats. And other
more recent examples of self-protection can
be pointed out. A short time ago strike
in Hershey Pa, stopped the delivery Of
milk from surrounding farms to the fac
tory. But not for long. To prevent wasting
the milk, the farmers took the places of
the strikers in the factory. When the
strikers tried to block them, the farmers
armed themselves with pitchforks and went
through.
In the very same issue Of The Star with
your editorial mentioned above. there was
an account of some farmers near Shawano,
Wisconsin, successfully protecting them
selves against dairy strikers.
What prevents some of the men Of Ha-
waii from getting into overalls and loading
and unloading the ships? Are there not
enough men there with sufficient strength,
courage and industry to do that work? II
the objecting strikers should resort to vio-
lence, the regular law enforcing officers
could control them. The Hawaiians deserve
no sympathy or help so long as they fail
to help themselves.
GEORGE FREDERICK MILLER.
Evening star., 1949-07-07
Praise for Editorial
On Tactics of Communists
To the Editor Of The Star:

Your splendid editorial in The Star Of
June % on communistic tactics in European
countries is worthy Of highest commenda-
ton.
More in like vein might convince Stain
and his cohorts that their methods are not
those that appeal to believers in freedom
and justice. incidentally such articles keep
the people of this country informed of the
evil that turks at our door.
ALICE v. HAGAN.
Evening star., 1949-07-07
Questions and Answers
New Legislation Before Congress
Should Lure Many to Truman


A reader can get the answer to any question Of
fact by writing The Evening Star Information
Bureau 316 street NE, Washington 2, D. C.
Please inclose cents for return postage.
Evening star., 1949-07-07

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
,oriter, although 1t Is permissible for
10rtter kno,on to The Star to use
nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1949-07-07
CARE Secretarial Employe Tells
Why She Considers 1t Deserving

CARE Secretarial Employe Tells
Why She Considers 1t Deserving
To the Editor of The Star:
am writing this letter because do not
think the average person is aware OF the
tremendous job being done by CARE in
Europe.
I am just an average person and, when
any one mentioned CARE to me, merely
thought of the $40 food packages which one
can purchase and send overseas.
But. now I know differently. I have been
employed in secretariai capacity at CARE
for the past week and simply am amazed
at the job that is being done in Europe. For
example. who knows that last Christmas,
the Army, with the help Of CARE food pack
ages, gave 100000 German children a
festive holiday? Also. during the blockade
of Germany. CARE had lis own air-lift and
continued to distribute food packages to
the needy, ~.sg,s ..e
And, now with the summer season upon us.
CARE is hoping to give these undernourished
children whom they fed at Christmas at least
a two-Week period at summer camp. The
Army supplies the tents, cots, the personnel
and utensils but CARE supplies the food.
could 60 on. telling about the excellent
work CARE is doing. helping orphans, dis
placed persons, students. refugees etc.
This is not publicity stunt but I want
the public to think of CARE in greater
terms than merely the $40 package as
have thought in the past. I do not know
of any other organization which has done SO
much for suffering humanity since the past
war.
This is one organization which Is deserving
of every ones help.
MARGARET JULIAN.
Evening star., 1949-07-07
Suspects Attempt to Please Stain
Motivated Policy Toward Argentina

Suspects Attempt to Please Stain
Motivated Policy Toward Argentina :
To the Editor of The Star
In recent editorial on the Anglo-Argen-
tine Pact. you brilliantly and in matter-of-
fact manner expounded the merits of the
case from the viewpoint of the North Amer
ican exporter. This is as 1t should be. You
stuck to facts and did not. If my memory
serves make an extended deduction Of pros
and cons.
I think this pact an excellent thing for
England and Argentina. Our country, or bet
ter. our latter-day politicians labelling them
selves New Deal and recently Fair Deal or
whatever have consistently Disseminated
against Argentine products. Probably these
New Dealers have forgotten why they did
discriminate against Argentine products But
was it not probably at first to please Stain?
j. ANTHONY GOURKE.
Evening star., 1949-07-07

nevertheless don't hesitate to continue taking
the pension checks which they still receive
regularly.
How about this? SOPHIE MESLOW.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-04-08

Lawyer Not Necessary
A justice Of the United States
Supreme court does not have to be
a lawyer. : ;,
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-04-08
Colonial Laws launched
Public School Systems

The Massachusetts, school law
of 1912, which declared that all
children should be taught to read,
was unprecedented in the Eng
disappearing world.
At first, the colonial school sys-
tenn was - traditionally - volun-
tary and subordinate to the
church. When it became apparent
that voluntary efforts could not
guarantee general education, the
general court enacted the law
of 1912.
In 1647, the Massachusetts, gen.
eral court set another precedent
by ordering a school system es-
tablished and maintained, fixing
the tradition by which educational
facilities are provided to enable
the state to better enforce tho
educational obligation it imposes
upon parents.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-04-08
! ASK NE u
; ANOTHER {
A Gooor~I N,,;~
A General Quiz

1. How many people 60 to the
movies?
2. What kind of meat is pre-
ferred by Americans?
3. What does Tacoma mean?
4. Which of the worlds Ian
guages is the most perfect?
5. What became of the man
who discovered gold in California?
6. Do fish sleep?
7. What is tripe?
8. How many kinds of trees are
there in the United States?
9. When was the Tightening rod
hrst used?
10. What is the largest weed
known?
The Answers
l. About one-fifth of the popu-
ton of the U. S. attends the NOV
les each day.
2. Surveys have indicated that
beef is first in favor, with pork
second.
8. 1t is an Indian word and
means the highest or near heaven.
4. Authorities on philology
have claimed that the ancient
Greek is the most perfect Ian
guage that has ever existed.
S. James w. Marshall died in
poverty, old and alone in a noun
tain cabin.
8. No. However, at times they
remain quiet in pools and streams.
7. Triple is the stomach of any
rurninant animal, such as a COW.
8. There are about LBS species
In this country.
9. Benjamin Franklin set up
the first lightning rod in the world
In September, 1852.
10. Kelp, a kind of seaweed. It
sometimes attains length of ], 500
feet.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-04-08
Delicious Cookies

MOUTH WATERING while they
bake, mouth-melting when you
taste them, that's the way we like
our cookies! Remember, too, you
should always have them on hand
if you want to keep the family
happy or for on-the-spot entertain
ing.
With youngsters raiding the
cookie jar, it's sometimes hard to
keep it filled, so bake in large guam
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-04-08
LYNN SAYS: :
Handy Tips Make
Homework Easy

Use only spinach leaves If you
like to have your spinach free from
strings. After cooking spinach. use
kitchen scissors to mince 1t fine,
then fold the vegetable into thick
white sauce and season with dash
Of nutmeg.
Another delicious roll consists Of
small rolls of dough dipped in
melted butter or fat, then tossed In
'sugar-chnamon mixture before
baking.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-04-08

tlty. If you reserve
cookies for enter
tanning, make two
or three Of your
best varieties and
pack them in those
attractive tins, be-
tween ! a Y e T s OF
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-04-08

nuts in t o icing
lightly. Cut into
squares.
D o GU Ii k e
chevy, b u t t e r
scotch brownies?
Here's the easy re-
'cipe which makes
them:
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-04-08

Dry the leaves from your stalks
of celery, store in glass jar, then
use to flavor soups, stews and stuff
fings for meat and fish.
Salmon, tuna, lobster, crabmeat
and shrimp need only some chopped
celery and mayonnaise for a de-
lightful salad. You can round out
the salad plate with sliced toma-
toes, black olives, potato chips,
sliced hard-cooked eggs or deviled
eggs.
Ground cardamon seed gives
yeast rolls and sweet breads q de-
licious, unusual flavor.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-04-08

waxed paper, and serve right from
the tin. They'll be pretty enough.
+Walnut Dreams
makes about SO squares)
First Layer:
" cup butter or shortening
" cup confectioners' sugar
y cup sifted cake flour
Cream butter until fluffy; add
sugar and flour and mix until
thoroughly blended. Pat mixture in
to a baking pan, about 12"x8''x1".
Bake in a moderate (375') oven un-
til golden brown. While still warm,
top with the following:
Second Layer:
eggs, well beaten
~ cups brown sugar
l cup moist shredded coconut
cup chopped black walnuts
2 tablespoons pineapple mar
malade
tablespoons flour
teaspoon vanilla
Mix these ingredients in order
given. Top first layer and bake in a
moderate (375') oven until golden
brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from
oven, let cool slightly, then frost
with
Third Layer:
cup confectioners' sugar
l teaspoon butter
" teaspoon grated orange rind
q cup finely chopped black wal
nuts
Orange Juice
Blend together sugar, butter,
orange rind and enough juice to
spread easily. Cover layer two, then
sprinkle with walnuts. Press wal
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-04-08

waxed paper, and serve right from
the tin. They'll be pretty enough.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-04-08
Shining House Dress

Summing House Dress
A NEAT, practical house dress
for the busy homemaker that's
easily and quickly made. Waist
line darts give crisp, slimming
lines, narrow belt ties in back.
You'll want to have several on
hand.
Pattern No. 1922 comes in sizes IL, a.,
16, 10. 20; 40. AZ and a. Size IA. 4ls yards
Of 39-inch.
For Junior Mood
DESIGNED to win applause
~ from your audience is this
charming date frock in a junior
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-04-08

mood. A contrasting fabric is
used for yoke and peplum, the
keyhole neckline is accented with
gay bow.
Pattern No. 8419 Is for sizes II. -, Is,
IA. 16 and ID. Size IL. Az. yards of 80
inch; yoke and peplum. IA yards.
Send an additional quarter for your copy
OF the Spring and Summer FASHION-it's
| filled with ideas for smart summer sew
| ing; free pattern printed inside the book.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-04-08

CHILDREN will particularly like
these rich, peanut butter cookies
which 60 we'll with anything:
+Peanut Butter Cookies
(Makes dozen)
u cup shortening
l cup graduated sugar
cup brown sugar
2 cups peanut butter
2eggs, well beaten
2 teaspoons soda in
n cup boiling water
az cups sifted flour
Cream shortening; add the sugar.
Add peanut butter and blend well.
Add eggs, then flour alternately
with water. Form into balls and
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-04-08

flatten on an INCREASED cookie sheet
with the tines of fork, making a
cross design. Bake in a moderate
(375') oven for 1912 minutes. If
desired, these may also be shaped
with cookie press.
"Butterscotch Brownies
(Makes 16)
Is cup butter or shortening
H cup dark corn syrup
Is cup brown sugar
egg
y cup flour
y cup chopped pecans or wal
nuts
Cream together butter and sugar;
add corn syrup, well-beaten egg.
Fold in flour and nuts. Pour into
square pan and bake in a moderate
(350') oven for 2O-25 minutes. Cut in
squares. Dust with confectioners'
sugar if desired.
~ az These ice box
sESJ ~ cookies are good
~ 0rS, with glass of milk
E2// M ~ or a dish of ice
lim7SS[@ cream and simply
~ wonderful for par
ties or desserts:
Butterscotch Icebox Cookies
(Iakes Sc dozen)
cup butter
cups brown sugar
2 eggs
" teaspoon soda
u teaspoon salt
313 cups flour
l cup chopped nutmeats
Cream the butter and sugar. Add
soda to eggs; mix with butter and
sugar. Add salt, flour and nutmeats.
Work into a roll. Wrap in waXed
paper and let stand in refrigerator
overnight or until needed. Slice
thin. Bake in moderately hot
(400') oven for 1912 minutes or I'm
til golden brown.
*Tutti-Frutti Cookies
(MakeS S dOZen)
u cup hoppe maraschino
cherries
II cup chopped candied pine
apple
2 tablespoons chopped candied
orange peel
~ cup sifted cake flour
l teaspoon baking powder
Il teaspoon salt
" teaspoon cinnamon
Is teaspoon cloves
q cup butter or shortening
Y cup brown sugar, firmly
packed
2 eggs, unbeaten
y cup chopped walnuts
Il cup milk
Combine cherries, pineapple and
orange peel. Let stand in tightly
covered jar for "a hours.
Sift flour, add baking powder, salt
and spices. Sift together three times.
Cream butter, add sugar and cream
until light. Add eggs, one at time,
beating thoroughly after each addi-
ton. Add fruit and nuts. Fold in
flour alternately with milk. Mix
thoroughly. Drop from teaspoon on
lightly creased baking sheet
and bake in a hot (400') oven for
10 minutes.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-04-08
Musical Term

Musical Term
"Glee" is a musical term, signi-
flying a piece of concerted vocal
music, generally unaccompanied,
and for male voices chiefly.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-04-08

Pastry Blender
A pastry blender saves time and
effort in making biscuits and pie
crust.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-04-08
LYNN CHAMBERS MENU

Boiled, Sliced Tongue
Dreamed Potatoes
Buttered Spinach
Carrot-Pineapple Salad
Rolls Beverage
Stewed or Canned Fruit
Cookies
'Recipe Given
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-01-21

exist IN sections. states and cities
throughout the country, All are
the victims Of local prejudice.
often Of actual DISCRIMINATION,
the publication says
In Rputhern New Jersey, II 10
the ItaliRnA, In pcnnAylvania, Me-
branha and wisconsin, 6isEmRRsi
Minnesota and The DalotaA, Sean"
dlnaVianAi New England min VII
lagos. French Canadians. Boston.
Irish, Chicago and Dctroit. Poles.
Texas and the southwest, Assxia
cans and on the Pacific coast,
OFiantAla"
Tho report was prepared under
the direction of w. BROOKE Graves,
senior specialist Ia American Rov.
eminent In public administration.
II pointed out that legislative acts
cannot eliminate prejudice but
the outward, social manifesto
ttona 81 prejudice can ba correct
ed by lcgiSlation and perhaps only
by ieElalntion"