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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-07
Republican Protest

There is some Justification for the re-
sentiment which has been expressed by
Senator Vandenberg and others at the
Democratic decision to change the ratio of
membership on the Senate Foreign Rela-
tions Committee. They regard tAis, and
not wholly without reason, as an unWar-
ranted reflection on the COP contribution
to bipartisanship in foreign policy. But
it would be very surprising indeed if the
Republicans should permit this incident
to disrupt that admirable and essential
unity in our dealings with other nations
In his address on the State of the Union
the President might we'll have made some
complimentary references to the Repub-
lican role in foreign policy. He did not
do so. Then came the decision to change
the ratio on the Foreign Relations Com
mittee from the seven Republicans and
six Democrats which prevailed during the
Eightieth Congress to eight Democrats and
five Republicans in the Eighty-hrst. TAX
ing the two things together, it is not sur
prising that some of the Republicans
should feel that the people may interpret
this as an indication of the administra-
tons belief that the Republican Senators
are not quite trustworthy"
Senator Barley has done his best to
dissipate this notion. He has pointed out
that the Democrats in this Senate have
majority of twelve, as against Republican
majority of six in the preceding one. This
made it necessary to change the numerical
representation on more committees this
time than was the case with the Republi-
cans in order to give the new members
adequate committee assignments. Not all
committees were affected, of course, and
the Foreign Relations Committee might
have been left with the old seven-to-siy
ratio But the Democratic demand for
seats on this committee was heavy and
there is reason to believe that the party
leadership was actuated by any other
motive than desire to satisfy its members.
Perhaps this was unwise. But Senator
Barley has been dilgent in his effort to
assure the Republicans that the move i'm
plies no reflection on them. He has been
unstinted in his praise of Senator VAN
denberg and the COP role in foreign policy
In view of this the chances are that when
the Republicans have thought the matter
over they will come to the conclusion that
there is nothing in this incident which
could possibly justify them in breaking
away from the wise foreign policy to which
they have contributed so much in the past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-07
Investigators Applauded

To the Editor OF The Star:
Hats off to Congressman Rankin, Nixon and
Mundt!
believe that the crucial period in the his
tory OF America has arrived when the average
honest American would like to offer his
thanks for the splendid and courageous fight
they have made for the safety of America and
its loyal citizens. We realize that they have
our Government, while being fought at every
turn by the President himself, who swore to up
hold and protect the said Government from
any and all enemies.
We of my family always have been loyal
Democrats, but our politics never could blind
us to efforts to minimize the seriousness of the
charge Of treachery brought to light by the
three outstanding and fearless men of the
Un-American Activities Committee.
We realize that the left-wing dominated
Congress will try to ridicue and SANDER Rep
resentatives Rankin, Nixon and Mundt
But we would like to suggest that every con-
permitted to voice its sentiments as to
whether these investigations should continue
Let us congratulate the patriotic few on the
unwavering loyalty with which they have per-
formed their duty and the diligence with which
they have endeavored to fulfil their oaths Of
ONCE. We assure them that the average loyal
American still admires and will continue to
support the public officials who fearlessly con-
tinue to fight regardless Of the odds in order
to bring to light the treachery we believe has
been perpetrated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-07
On Changing Ones Mind

Wisdom too often never comes, and so
one ought not to reject it merely because
it comes late. Since now realize that
l should have joined the dissenters
I shall not compound error by pushing
that decision still further"
Justice Frankfurter thus dissented from
recent opinion in tax case. Previously,
he had concurred in majority opinion
on which the second ruling was based.
In other words, he had changed his mind.
Paraphrasing his own phrase, it might
be said that wisdom too often never comes
to those unwilling to admit having made
mistakes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-07
Ceuse-Fire in Kushmir

The cease-f1re order in Kashmir jointly
announced by the governments Of India
and PakiStan gives an suspicious start to
the new year. 1t is noteworthy for two
reasons. In the first place, it brings at
least Professionally to close the fourteen
month undeclared war between the two
Dominons which could have broadened
into a generalized conflict intellectually
disastrous. Secondly, it is much-needed
feather in the cap of the United Nations
whose persistent efforts were primarily
responsible for bringing about this cessa-
ton of hostilities.
Kashmir presents a peculiarly knotty
problem in the reorganization of the
Indian subcontinent. Largest of the
Native States which were contained within
the confines of British India, it abuts on
both India and PakiStan. Since its indie
pendent existence is impracticable, Kash
mir must logically be incorporated into
one or other of the Dominions, each of
which strongly desires its accession. And
each Dominion can make out case for
incorporation. The population of Kashmir
is predominantly Moslem, but it has long
been ruled by a Hindu Maharaja backed
by Hindu upper class. When a rebellious
movement broke out among the local
Moslems looking toward union with neigh
boring Pakistan, the Maharaja applied for
union with India and appealed for armed
assistance against the rebels which was
furnished. This led to aid for the rebels
not only from Pakistan but also from the
semi-independent Moslem tribes of the
Afghanistan border. The upshot was an
undeclared war, waged with varying
fortunes in a mountainous region, much
of it inaccessible for regular military
operations.
The latent dangers of this conflict for
international peace were so patent that
the United Nations promptly took cogni-
zance of the dispute and appointed a
special commission to investigate the stu
alton at first hand and formulate an
equitable method of settlement. Last
August the commission adopted resolu-
ton for the ending of hostilities, an
interim administration and the eventual
holding of a plebiscite supervised by the
commission, wherein the inhabitants
themselves would decide their political
future. Unfortunately, both India and
Pakistan gave such equivocal responses
that the resolution could not be imple-
mented and the struggle in Kashmir
continued.
The cease-hre order now agreed upon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-07
Communists No Joke

To the Editor Of The Star:
Radio commentator Fulton Lewis, jr, is due
a vote Of thanks for his recent courageous
statements in connection with the investiga-
tons which have been in progress for the
past year and half into the activities of
Communists and Communist organizations in
this country. He is the first man OF prom
inence to have the Intestinal fortitude" to
make the charge that the present administra-
ton deliberately is hamperng and taking ad-
vantage of legal techncalities to prevent the
exposing of high Government officials who
have been connected with the theft land
turning over to Communist. agents Of Moscow
Of many vital and top secret documents and
other information.
they think we are" if we don't believe that all
ordered plan to prevent exposure Of the
higherups?
SO far, the only progress toward bringing
out the truth has been made by the Un-Amer
lean Activities Committee Of the House of Rep
resentatives. This committee has done an ex-
celent job and its only reward so far has
been ridicule and charges that its members
are witch hunters and publicity seekers.
II 1t were not for the fact that j. Edgar
Hoover and his organization are accountable
only to the President of the United States
and the Department OF Justice and there
fore cannot reveal their findings except by
their permission, we long ago would have
known many of the facts which now are
being covered up.
II and when the time comes that the fles
Of the FBI are made public as far as these
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-07
Josephus and Noah's Ark

With reference to the news item recently
carried by you that petrifled ship was found
last summer on a mountain in Armenia, in a
rare interval when the snow was melted, sup
posed by the discoverer to be the remains of
Noah's ark, a glance into Chapter Of the
Antiquities by Josephus shows that traditions
to the effect that these remains still were
extant were current at that time. He cites
contemporary authorities. The edition I have,
translated by William Wriston and published
In 1856, has a note that Mons. Tournefort had,
not long since, mind to see the place himself
but met with too great dangers and difficulties
to venture through them
MARY E. LAZENBY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-07
A NORTHERN DEMOCRAT
Arabs and British Blamed

To the Editor Of The Star:
Your editorial comment Of December 26 re-
garding Palestine was most unfair and one
sided.
In your advocacy Of sanctions against Israel
you seem to overlook the fact that Britain and
the Arabs are the aggressors and the Jews are
only defending territory which was allotted to
them by the United Nations You also should
know that the so-caled Arab League has de-
clared many many times that the Arabs will
not stop fighting until the Jews give up the
idea of statehood, and furthermore that the
British constantly are urging the Arabs to keep
on fighting, are sending their army officers to
instruct them how to fight and are equipping
them with weapons and all kinds Of war mate
rails.
In view Of all these facts, how can you pos
sibly talk about sanctions against Israel?
S. D. SHEPARD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-07
All Mr.. Taft's Fault?

TO Inc Editor OF The star.
You would think the COP would learn,
change their lineup little. take out those who
are not hitting, put in men who can furnish
hitting power and can bring in winning
season for them.
But what happened? They did just like
Clark Griffith and kept the same team. They
put Mr.. Taft up to bat for four more years
in an important seat on the Senate, and it
was Mr.. Taft who went long way toward
causing Gov. Dewey's defeat in the last cleo
ton. The working class of people did not
forget it was Senator Taft who led the fight
against price controls, promising prices would
level of They did after they doubled
= Until the COP wakes up and realizes it is
the working class that elect we will have
one-party country.
HOWARD HARRISON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-07
Editorial Condemned
HOWARD HARRISON.


Reading your editorial on the Supreme Court
decision in the State closed-shop case, the
thought struck me how completely the editorial
opinions OF newspapers have lost their influence
in molding public opinion. This editorial is a
fine example
Most newspaper readers know that your news
with union labor organizations Also, your
newspaper, being of the genteel and dignifed
reactionary type, is probably about twenty-five
years behind the times in its own labor policy,
and very unhappy over the present trend in
labor relations and the probable scuttling of
the Taft-Hartley law, which might not be
slave-labor law but was certainly intended to
gradually render labor unions impotent and
helpless, and with Republican administration
and any kind of moderate recession would
have accomplished that purpose in time
However, your newspaper, and your silk
stocking edition Of Westbrook Pegler, David
Lawrence, should wake up to the facts of life
Labor unions are not only here to stay but
people who work for wages land that's most
people, realize now that unions are mainly
responsible for higher living standards in
America and consist mostly of average, everyday
citizens banded together to obtain and preserve
the rights that many men in high places in
industry and politics are constantly prating
about, but in actual practice are constantly
fighting tooth and nail. Yes, free enterprise
1.-The American way Of life" and the sacred
right of the individual to work" cat lower
wages don't fool people any more
And the labor czars; that's another worm
out cliche. Labor leaders are mostly men who
have risen from the ranks, and sincerely and
earnestly are striving to improve the lot of
workingmen, organized and unorganized I
doubt seriously II most of them earn as much
money as the Lawrences and the Peglers get
for attacking them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-07
JOHN r. SHANNON.
Snow Ban Parking Protest

To the Editor Of The Star:
Every winter we motorists, living on streets
where the snow ban is put into effect must
scramble each evening for side-street parking
space.
If this inconvenience were for the common
good, and If we were in region where snow
falls were of some consequence I could under
stand and feel it worth while.
However, to put up with this nuisance when
it is we'll known that the District seldom has
snowfalls of such severity as to justify this ban,
Is irksome to say the least.
1t puzzles me why more motorists don't pro-
test I know many feel the same way.
I. j. O..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-07
Praise for Interview With Cardinal


I wish to congratulate you on the fine article
which appeared in last Sundays Star concern
ing the last interview with Cardinal Mindszenty
before his arrest
AS college student, the vicousness of the
Communist Party has been made clear to me
by lectures by learned authorities; and actions
such as the arrest of Cardinal Mindszenty
serve only to deepen the realization of the
menace the Communist Party represents to all
OF Europe as well as to ourselves.
No doubt, the cardinal will be tried and found
guilty and punished" but not for what he is
accused no, he will be punished for fighting
the Communists, for fighting a menace to his
countrymen which seeks to destroy all the
liberties granted them by Almighty God
Those who have not had the opportunities
to learn, as I have, of the great danger of
Communist activities should benefit greatly by
this excellent article you have published.
admire the stand you have taken concern
ing these Communist actions, and your effort to
show how evil and wrong they are. May urge
you to continue this admirable work, for you
have the power? There is little for us indi-
vidual citizens to do, except try to realize the
danger the Communist movement as whole
presents to us, and pray to God that He may
help us fight it and that no matter what torture
Communists have planned for Cardinal Minds
zenty, he may have the grace and strength to
bear it. LUCIA SELM.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-07
Letters to The Star

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address of the
1oriter, although it is permissible for
a writer kno1on to The Star to use
a nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-07

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Q. Can myrtle be grown successfully in the
United StateS?-B. M A.
A. The common myrtle is extensively grown
as an ornamental in Eastern and Southern
Europe, and in this country is grown out-of-
doors in the Southern States and California.
In ancient times a sprig of myrtle was con-
sidered indispensable for wedding bouquets
Q. Was Nelson Eddy ever associated with
the Metropolitan Opera Company?-R. c. Y.
A. Nelson Eddy made his debut at the Met
ropolitan Opera House in the role of Tonic in
"Pagacci.'
Q. Where is the largest gorilla in captivity
F. S., jr.
A. The following are the largest gorillas in
captivity: Bushman at Chicago, Toto and
Gargantua with Ringing Bros, Barnum q
Bailey Circus, Bamboo at Philadelphia Zoolog-
ical Park. 1t cannot be said definitely which
Is the largest, although it is claimed by Chi.
cago Geological Park that Bushman has that
distinction
Q. Are the majority of the members Of
Congress laWyerS?-H. E. T.
A. In the Eighty-flrst Congress there will be
66 lawyers in the Senate out of total MEM
bership Of 96. In the House there will be 235
lawyers in the total membership of 435.
@. What were some of the personal charac-
teristics Of President Benjamin Harrison? Was
he a great walker?-D. L.
A. President Harrison was famous walker.
He enjoyed walking as much as 10 miles at
time, usually starting out unaccompanied at 10
o'clock in the evening. He could charm vast
audiences with his oratory, but he is said to
have had a cold personality when meeting
people individually. He made an Official tour
to the Pacific Coast. and during this 3O-day
trip made 14O addresses never repeating him.
self.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-07
Compulsory Listening Resented

To The Editor OF the Star:
Speaking of Christmas hymns what likeness
or comparison can Clifford King find between
ones having the freedom to write or read an
editorial, and being forced to listen to some
thing whether you want to or not?
Without having to do much thinking about
it I realized that these commercial houses blar
ing out this music-in tune or out of tune bv
a good singer or bad one-werent too much
concerned about the spiritual uplift the hear
ers would get.
Let all those who want to listen to Christ
mas music or any other kind play it or listen
to it all day every day; but don't force other
people to. I hope enough people will express
their Indignation at this extra noise and con-
fusion being sent out into the world to pre-
vent a repetition next year. G. w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-07
A Friend of Jasper Jocks
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
Among the seemingly endless assortment OF
comic strips to be found in the newspapers of
our country there are but few that are really
great comics.
Oh, it is true that the large majority of
American comic strips are entertaining but
only small number are on high intellec-
tual plane. We may read and enjoy Dick
Tracy" or "Funnyman;" or "Oaky Doaks" or
one of the innumerable strips borrowed from
the Blonde" theme; but, actually, these strips
and most of their fellows are meaningless
They have their little chuckle, or their small
ray OF suspense, but there is nothing else to
them They have no real wit; they possess no
satire; they carry no message.
On the other hand, when cartoonists produce
such strips as Lii Abner" Terry and the
Pirates" "Barnaby," or Little Orphan Annie"
it is proof that the comic page is for adults as
well as for children. Lii Abner" full of satire
wit, and having touch of realism. Terry
and the Pirates" once a realistic story being
told in well-drawn pictures. And I doubt If
any other strip ever has been used as effec-
lively for carrying messages to the reader as
Harold Gray's Little Orphan Annie" Annie"
may never grow up, and she may continue
wearing that same colored dress, but she carries
as much wisdom in her head as is found on
many an editorial page
Until January l. The Star carried a strip
which in my opinion was one of the best of
the newer comic strips. I refer to Jasper
Jocks the lad who lived in the Appleknock
territory beyond the Whoa thar River where
the worst punishment for any crime was ban
ishment to the Goth century. looked forward
day by day to the adventures of young Jocks"
but see that he has been replaced by "Aggie
Mack
I am familiar with "Aggie Mack" and I
believe that it is an entertaining strip. I am
glad to see The Star include it in its funny
paper family; but bemoan the loss of Jasper
Jocks" and look forward to the return of
Badly Bentons creation to The Star comic
page. JOE M BARKER. Jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-07
Questions and Answers

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investigations are concerned, we will have
some startling revelations that will explain
much of the mystery that now is so little
understood.
do not believe that our President is in
any way sympathetic with the Communists
or their activities; but it indeed is regrettable
that he has taken the stand that he has,
and that the honest and vitality necessary
efforts which are being made to expose and
stamp out a horrible threat to our liberties
and our way of life are being joked about
by him.
I would like to ask if any true American
can say single good word about communism
or its aims here or anywhere else in the world.
There Is not. the slightest doubt that the
Communists are making mighty effort to
destroy all that we hold dear in our beloved
country, and we therefore must aid and not
Illustrate nor ridicule all efforts to locate and
smash the whole rotten crew.
This is no time to talk about "red her
rings" but to give praise and assistance to
all who are striving to eliminate this terrible
danger. VIGIL,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-05

Clara Walker of Fairbanks regis tered yesterday at the Baranof.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-05
(. C. BUILDING
 READY SEpT.. 1.
 SAYS ENGINEER

Construction on the $300,000 Community Building to house the 17th District Coastguard head quarters is proceeding on schedule, w. Burr Johnson, R. J. Sommers Construction Go. engineer said to- day. He added that there is ev- cry hope that the building will be ready for occupancy by Septem- Der 1, the date set for arrival of Coast Guard District staff officers.
 About 90 per cent of the work yet to be completed is sub-contract jobs, Johnson said A plaster board crew from the Western Plaster board Construction Co.,, in Seattle is due to arrive here Monday to begin interior finishing.
 With all concrete pouring com pleted, building crew men were to work until late last night putting on roofing. According to Art Bate man. construction foreman, sheet metal work, plumbing and wiring is in full swing this week.
 First concrete was poured for Community Building foundations April IS. Excavation got underway the first week in April.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-05
WHAT'S BACK OF
 AUTO ACCIDENTS!

CHICAGO-tR- Are you troubled with anachoresiphobia? If you do lot of driving you probably are.
 Dr. w. A. Eggert, chief phycholo- gist for Lumbermens Mutual Cas- ualty. Company, says this tongue twister-meaning reluctance to back contributes to thousands of au- 5o;nobile accidents each year.
 In analysing claims paid by the company on commercial vehicles in nine major industries, Dr. Eggert found that improper backing caus- d per cent of the accidents more than any other two driving srrors combined.
 Next in line were inattention- l3 per cent; and speeding, 10 per 1 cent.
 Most of us today are in such a hurry that we resent the idea of backing up," said Dr. Eggert, "and lnless we are trained drivers, we Jend to think of where we are go- Ing next-even while backing-in. stead of concentrating on the jot l at hand"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-05
SHORES CHICKENS

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